HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Requirements for graduation from Quemado High School are listed below by class. The credits must be earned as follows:

F2013-14, 2014-15, & 2015-16

Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019

24 Units to Include

•   4 Units English
• 4 Units Math (one unit=> than Algebra 2)
• 3 Units Science (2 w/lab)
• 3.5 Units Social Science (including United States History and       Geography; World History and Geography; Gov’t/Econ; and .5 Unit New Mexico History)
• 1 Unit Physical Education, which may include marching band, ROTC, or interscholastic sports sanctioned by NMAA
• 1 Unit Career Cluster, Workplace Readiness, or Language other than English.
• 7.5 Units of Electives (including .5 Unit of Health Education* if not completed in Middle School)

*Note for students in the classes of 2017 and beyond a course in health                    education is required, either as a high school elective or as completed in                  middle school.

CHOOSING/DROPPING CLASSES AND CREDITS EARNED

At the start of each semester, students choose classes to be taken. No class changes will take place at nine weeks without prior approval by the administration. If a change of schedule is necessary, contact the counselor for consideration. The counselor will complete a drop/add slip and have it signed by the teacher whose class you wish to drop and the teacher whose class you wish to add. No changes will be made after four days of school in a given semester. All class changes must be approved by the administration and only for a compelling reason. One-half unit is awarded for each semester course passed. One full credit is awarded for passing any course meeting daily for the entire year. If one semester is failed, you may earn half credit for passing the other semester. Correspondence and online credits will be determined by administrative committee. One-quarter credit will be awarded for passing a nine-week period.

CLASS STATUS

Students are classified according to the following plan:

SPECIAL CREDITS

Credits earned in any way other than the regular school program must meet with state regulations. This applies to any correspondence or home study courses. All such courses and credits must be approved by the administration.

DUAL CREDIT

Dual credit courses are available for students who have passed a COMPASS test. Core credit will be given for high school credits if the course is taught by a highly qualified high school teacher and the course is aligned with Common Core State Standards. If the above criteria are not met an elective credit will be awarded. The report card grade will be the grade issued by the college teacher.

EARLY GRADUATION

Early graduation by any means (extra term loads, summer session credits, correspondence courses, etc.) will only be allowed with the following two conditions: 1) It must be planned with the counselor and approved by the administration by the end of the 10th grade year. 2) Students must pass the graduation exam during the 10th grade year.

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

Senior options, including independent study, study in another institution, and work or volunteer service on a regular basis will be permitted with administrative approval. Eligible students must be seniors who are in the process of earning the credits needed for graduation and who have additional school periods not needed to accumulate credits.

A written description of the proposed activity must be prepared by the counselor and presented to the administration. Verification of continued participation in the approved activity will be required at least quarterly. Lack of verification or misuse of this privilege will result in reinstatement in the regular program. Students must meet NMAA standards to maintain eligibility for athletics/activities.

E2020

The E2020 program offers students elective courses, remedial courses, and accelerated courses for credit acquisition. Students must be approved and sign a program contract, which must also be signed by parents, before being allowed in the program. Students who fail E2020 courses may not retake the course through E2020. E2020 can also be used as an alternative program to full time, on campus, school for some students.

MANDATORY STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS

All students are expected to score in the proficiency range. Those who score below proficiency, grades 7-12, may be required to attend a test preparation class in place of an elective class. Students who score significantly below proficiency for two consecutive years may be recommended for retention.

FINALS

Finals will be given in every content area. No early finals will be given. If a student is absent during finals they will have seven days to complete the final. If the final cannot be completed within the seven days the student will receive a zero.

GRADING SCALE

Grades are reported to students and parents by the following system:

Students who receive grades of 60%-69% averaged at the end of the school year must have a mandatory meeting with the administration and parents before the next shool year to develop an academic improvement plan for the following school year.

ONLINE AND HONORS CLASSES

Online courses will be offered to students. Students who enroll in online courses will be required to sign a contract that details the student responsibilities for these courses.

Honors classes are graded using the Honors grading scale of 5.0 for A, 4.0 for B, etc. Honors credit will only be given to those students taking AP classes.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

Each senior class will have identified a valedictorian (highest grade point average for the first seven and one-half semesters of high school) and salutatorian (second highest grade point average for the first seven and one-half semesters of high school). In the case of a tie for highest G.P.A., there will be co-valedictorians and no salutatorian; in the case of a tie for salutatorian, there will be co-salutatorians. To be eligible for these honors, a student must have been enrolled in QHS for at least two semesters of his/her first seven semesters of high school and have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Classes which award only Pass/Fail credits do not count toward these honors. Valedictorian and salutatorian will not be notified until the report cards for the third nine weeks of their senior year have been printed.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are issued four times a year. Parents should expect reports on the following dates: October 19, 2017, January 12, 2017, March 15, 2017 and May 31, 2017. All library books, lunch bills, shop fees, FFA dues, and charges within the school must be paid up before report cards are issued at semester. Parents are not required to sign or return report cards, but they are encouraged to contact the school anytime they have questions regarding grades. Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled for any student who has less than a 70% in a class.

Because the time between reports is lengthy, progress/deficiency reports are issued every 4 1⁄2 weeks, or more often if the teacher deems necessary.

HONOR ROLL

A student must be enrolled in at least six classes to be named to the Honor Roll. A student qualifies for the Superior Honor Roll when he/she earns a 3.75 GPA or higher and scores proficient in all subject areas of the Discovery short cycle assessment. A student qualifies for the Regular Honor Roll if he/she earns between a 3.25 to a 3.74 GPA. Students and parents may submit a written request to retake a Discovery test within four days of the contested test.

ACADEMIC LETTERS

Students may earn academic letters by maintaining the following cumulative G.P.A.s: Freshman 4.00

Sophomore 3.80 Junior 3.80 Senior 3.80

Academic letters are not awarded to freshmen until after final grades are recorded for the freshman year.

GUIDANCE PROGRAM

The school provides a guidance program to assist students with academic or other problems. The purpose of the guidance program is to help each individual student achieve his/her potential mentally, emotionally, and socially. We try to do this in several ways:

1. Helping the new student feel at home in our school with new teachers, friends, and setting;
2. Individual conferences whenever a student, teacher, or the counselor deems it necessary;
3. A testing program designed to help the student learn as much as possible about his capabilities; 4. We welcome the opportunity to talk things over with any student, parent, or teacher.

Information on grades, course credits, and graduation requirements is available from the counselor. The counselor also helps students make realistic career plans for their lives after high school. It is recommended that you make an 6

appointment to see the counselor unless an emergency exists. All students are encouraged to confer with the counselor.

MARRIED OR PREGNANT STUDENTS

Married students and/or pregnant girls, married or unmarried, who elect to remain in the regular school program shall not be involuntarily excluded from any part of the regular school program if reasonable safeguards are provided both for the school and student’s best interest. Marriage or pregnancy does not automatically entitle students to special arrangements. All cases will be handled confidentially and on an individual basis. Consideration is to be shown so the best possible arrangements can be made regarding credits and graduation. No special or unusual arrangements may be made unless determined necessary by the staff and administration. Pregnant students are required to have written permission from their parent(s)/guardian(s) and medical clearance to participate in contact sports. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.

STUDENT RECORDS

Cumulative records are maintained for every student enrolled in the school. Only authorized school personnel, parents, students, or legal guardians may view these records without a subpoena or the written permission of the student or his or her parents, per the Buckley Amendment.

Written parental objection to the accuracy or authenticity of data recorded in the cumulative record shall become part of the record upon request by the parents.

School officials will forward transcripts from the cumulative records upon the request of parents, legal guardians, students, ex-students and accredited educational institutions. Before this can be done, however, the student must have officially checked out of school, paid all money due, turned in all books, and have his or her parents complete a “record release” form.

DAILY BULLETIN

The daily bulletin is read to each over at approximately 8:00 a.m. The office will also post copies on the bulletin boards in the hallway. Students are encouraged to read the bulletin or refer to the posted copies and ask if they have questions.

ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND RULES

The following activities are not allowed on the playground: parachuting out of swings; twisting or spinning in swing; swinging when mud and water are under swings; chicken fights; tackle football; rock or snowball throwing; running up slide from end; “King of the Mountain” on the tires; one student at a time in a swing; no one is to play on the playground without supervision; stay away from classroom windows.

GYM RULES

No shoes on floor except for gym shoes; no playing around in lobby, especially during games; no food or drinks in gym; no playing with basketballs during games; be courteous, kind, and show school pride.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Students at Quemado-Datil Schools have certain rights that are guaranteed to all citizens. However, these rights are not absolute. The exercise of individual rights terminates when it infringes upon the rights of another.

The Board has adopted the following policies regarding student rights:

1. No student shall be subjected to any prejudicial treatment nor denied any access to a public education

   because of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, political belief or handicap.

2. Students have the right to free speech and expression so long as it does not infringe upon the rights of

   others.

3. School officials have the responsibility for achieving an atmosphere free from disruptions that will interfere

with or infringe upon the operation of the school or the work of the students.

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ACTIVITIES

Students benefit in many ways from their experiences in activities outside the regular classroom. Consequently, we hope you take an active part in the clubs, organizations, and sports that contribute so much to the life of the school and to your overall development as a person.

We cannot have students after hours if they are unsupervised because of liability and theft issues. If a student is planning to stay after school, he/she must be supervised by a staff member at all times. The only reasons a student should be on the campus after school has let out are the following:

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He or she is on a sports team that is practicing after school.
He or she is participating in a planned extra-curricular activity such as FFA, Driver’s Ed, a school play, etc.
He or she is staying with a teacher for tutoring.
He or she is going home with a staff member after work.

However, if a
activity, the following steps must be followed:

student is going to stay after school for any reason other than sports, tutoring, or a planned school

• ?  The student must have a note signed by both the parent and the teacher who will be responsible for him or her, giving permission to be here.

• ?  Please plan ahead as a student will not be allowed to leave class to call home to make arrangements. If there is a family emergency, the parent may call the school and make arrangements.

  Students who are on campus after hours without the above mentioned permission will have the following consequences:

1. First offense – Mandatory Friday School – if the student does not attend the Friday School, the punishment will be automatically deferred to number two.

2. Second offense – Two Mandatory Friday Schools with the possibility of losing the privilege to attend two after-school events, such as a game, dance, or performance. Students who do not comply with the consequences will be referred to the school-wide discipline plan, Category II, second offense.

3. Third offense – Mandatory parent/student conference with the principal, 4 Friday schools and the possibility of losing the privilege of attending after-school events for the semester.

   ELIGIBILITY

You must establish and maintain academic eligibility in order to represent QHS in vocational organizations, sports, as an elected member of student government, as a nominee for special honors, i.e., Homecoming Queen or King, or as a holder of a class office.

New Mexico Activities Association eligibility: A student shall have passed a minimum of four classes, not failed more than one, and had a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better for the immediate previous grading period, or cumulatively, beginning with and including the second semester of grade eight. The cumulative provision may only be applied at the beginning of a semester and only semester grades are to be used.

During the current semester, the student must pass a minimum of four classes, not fail more than one class, and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better per grading period during the semester. (GPA is based upon a 4.0 scale.)

Seniors participating in an alternative program are required to attend a minimum of four classes per day and must have a passing average in all their classes.

QHS conducts a weekly eligibility check each Wednesday during all sports seasons, all extra-curricular activities, and for spirit buses.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

QHS has an elected and representative student government (Student Council) which shares in the formation of general school policies and deals with other matters of student concern.

CLASS OFFICERS

Each class may elect four officers—President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. President of each class also serves as Student Council Representative for that class. Elections will take place at the beginning of the school year. All candidates must be academically eligible at the time of election. Votes may be taken by a show of hands or by a secret ballot as determined by the sponsor. The candidate with the most votes is the winner.

All officers serve until the next election unless they withdraw from school. Officers may be removed from office only by the following procedures: A) a recall petition stating specific grievances and signed by a 2/3rd majority of the class to the sponsor; the sponsor will call a meeting of the entire class to discuss the situation. If the situation cannot be satisfactorily resolved at that meeting, the administration will be notified, and he or she will decide whether or not to declare the office vacant and to sanction a new election. B) The administration may, for good cause, remove a student from office and sanction a new election. Recall from office is considered serious, and will be done only when necessary.

STUDENT COUNCIL

This organization is designed to represent the entire student body through its membership. The Council aids in the administration of the school, promotes general activities, and organized special events during the school year.

Your Student Council provides for student activities, serves as training experience for all students, promotes the common good, gives students a share in the management of the school, develops high ideals of personal conduct, acts as a clearing house for student activities, seeks to interest students in school affairs and helps solve problems that may arise. Members of the Council are your representatives and have direct access to the school administration.

The officers and their duties are as follows:

President Vice President Board Liason Treasurer Secretary

presides at the meetings of the Council;
aids the President in his or her duties and substitutes in the President’s absence; attends board meetings as assigned and reports to the school board;
collects and accounts for funds or property of the Council;
keeps the minutes of Council meetings.

Officers are chosen in a school-wide election by students in grades 7-12 during the first week of the school year. All candidates must be eligible at the time of election. Candidates for President and Vice President must be a Junior or Senior. Candidates for Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Liason can be 9-12 grades. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be declared the winner.

CLASS AND CLUB MEETINGS

Class and club meetings will normally be held during the lunch period. The administration must approve any meeting scheduled outside the lunch period.

VOCATIONAL CLUBS

Students who take vocational classes are encouraged to become active members of the student organization, the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES

Quemado School is committed to developing students who are strong in both mind and body. Physical Education is a required class at both the 7th and 8th grade and high school levels. If a student is enrolled in a PE course, it is 9

expected that the student will dress out and participate in the class. A student will only be excused from participating if he/she has a note from a doctor explaining why he/she is unable to participate and a date of release from the excuse.

ATHLETICS

The purpose of high school athletics is both educational and recreational. The athletic program encourages participation by as many boys and girls as possible and is carried out with the students’ interest as first consideration.

A well-organized and well-run sports program is a potent factor in school morale and important for good school- community relations.

SPORTS

QHS competes as a Class B or A school in the following sports, all of which are sanctioned by the NMAA:

Boys

Cross Country Basketball Track Cheerleading Dance

Girls

Volleyball Basketball Track Cheerleading Dance

Participation is limited to eligible students in grades 8-12. Junior high students may compete in sports at the junior high level.

ATHLETIC POLICIES

1. The athletic program is an integral part of the curriculum and comes under the authority of the administration.

2. No student may start practice for any athletic team until he or she has been examined and approved by a medical doctor and until written consent has been obtained from the parents.

3. Insurance against injury or accidents is available to all students engaging in interscholastic activities. Mandatory participation in the school insurance program is not required. However, proof of insurance which will cover the cost of treatment resulting from any injury incurred while taking part in interscholastic sports is required.

4. An attempt will be made to have trained personnel available to treat any athletic injury incurred during participation in an interscholastic sport.

5. Terms and conditions for participating on athletic teams will be established by the coaches, athletic director, and the principal.

6. Proper behavior and conduct are required of all students while on school-sponsored trips.

7. Pregnant students are required to have medical clearance and written permission from their

   parents/guardians to participate in contact sports. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.

8. Entrance requirement for enrollment in athletics class:

   1. Signed athletic agreement by fourth day of class.

   2. Intentions of participating in athletic program.

   3. Signed consent to treatment and insurance documentation.

   4. Current physical examination form prior to practicing.

      ATHLETIC LETTERS

Students can earn athletic letters by fulfilling the requirements set by the coaches. After earning a letter, students may earn pins or service bars for additional participation.

ACTIVITY SPONSORS

All student activities take place under the direction of an adult sponsor appointed by the administration. Class sponsors usually join a class in the 7th grade and continue with it until graduation.

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Sponsors are to provide guidance, not do the students’ work for them. They supervise activities and monitor all financial affairs of the group. Students must: a) keep their sponsor informed at all times; b) never act without sponsor’s approval; and c) accept the sponsor as the final authority in all group matters.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Each club, class or organization is required to adhere to the following procedures:

1. All monies collected for any function must be deposited daily in the office.

2. A receipt must always be issued for any money collected by a student or a sponsor for a group activity.

3. No purchases can be made from activity funds without a signed purchase order. All expenditures must be

   documented by signed invoices.

   SALES AND FUNDRAISERS

No group may sell anything or conduct fundraising activities without the approval of the Student Council and of their sponsor and the principal. Please see the class or club sponsor for additional information.

SPECIAL EVENTS
QHS HOMECOMING is celebrated annually. Activities include home sports contest and a dance. The crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King will take place during half time or after the game. Each class in grades 9-12 selects a candidate from its ranks; the Seniors may select two candidates if they wish. The date for Homecoming and the method of electing the Queen and King are chosen annually by the Student Council. Homecoming attire

must follow dress code guidelines.

PROM is held annually in the spring. The junior class is responsible for arranging this event. Prom committee must present prom plans at the school board meeting in January before any school funds will be approved.

COMMENCEMENT, or graduation, takes place at the end of the school year. Diplomas and awards are presented to graduating seniors. Seniors must present graduation plans to the school board meeting in February.

SPECIAL AWARDS
The Mike Baca Memorial Award is presented annually in memory of Mike Baca, Class of 1978. The outstanding male and female athletes are chosen by the coaching staff on the basis of effort, character, and leadership. The

awards will be given to Seniors who qualify.

QHS Hall of Fame

The school honors students who have excelled in athletic, club, and other competitions and have thus brought recognition and acclaim to QHS. There are two categories for inclusion in the Hall of Fame.

Teams which win state trophies in any varsity sport;

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   2. Individuals who place in the State track meet;

   3. Individuals who are selected for first or second team all-state honors in any varsity sport;

   4. Individuals who score 1,000 points in varsity basketball competition.

2. Other Activities: Groups or individuals who have excelled in competition as a representative of QHS. Some examples include: FFA students who earn plaques at state competition; county spelling bee winners; students who qualify for National High School Rodeo competition, etc.

Students are nominated for inclusion in the Hall of Fame by the faculty. Final determination is made by the administration.

The school district also honors its varsity teams achieving excellence in athletic endeavors by noting that achievement on a banner in the Eagle Gymnasium. Teams placing first or second in regional play, and/or

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competing at the state semi-final or final levels, will be so recognized, as will district champions in basketball, track or volleyball.

DISCIPLINE

One of the most important lessons education should teach is discipline. While it does not appear as a subject, it underlies the whole educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, orderliness, and efficiency. It is the key to good conduct and proper consideration for other people. Parents should remember that when you bring your child to an extra-curricular activity as a spectator, you are in charge of his or her behavior. We expect all school rules to apply during activities.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

(Also see Discipline Plan for list of consequences and infractions.)

Immediate Removal

Regardless of whatever disciplinary measures may also be considered appropriate or whatever actions are implemented, persons whose presence poses a danger to others or to property or who poses a threat of disrupting the educational process may be immediately removed from school or from any school-sponsored activity.

Disciplinary Options

Teachers and administrators will judge the severity of student infractions and impose appropriate disciplinary measures.

Short-Term Suspension

A short-term suspension means a suspension of eight days or less. When it is anticipated that a student will be subject to short-term suspension, the student will be given oral or written notice of the charges against him or her, and if the student denies the charges, an explanation of the evidence the administration has available will be presented to the student. The student will have the opportunity to give his or her side of the story, subject to the following guidelines:

1. There need be no delay between the time “notice” is given and the time of the informal hearing with the administration.

2. The student must first be told what he or she is accused of doing and what the basis of accusation is.

3. Parents or guardians shall be given oral or written notice of the charges against the student and their possible consequences as soon as practical, but in no event later than the beginning of the first full day of suspension.

4. Any student under the age of 18 years will not be sent home during the school day unless the parent or

   guardian has been notified of the suspension.

Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion

The administration may temporarily suspend while the procedures for a long-term suspension are being put into effect. Long-term suspension is defined as more than nine days and may last until the end of the school year. Any suspension keeps a student from attending any school function or being on school-owned property.

In the event that such action is contemplated, the following procedures will be adhered to:

1. Not less than five days prior to the date of the contemplated action, the superintendent shall cause written notice of such proposed action to be delivered to the student and his or her parent or guardian. Such delivery may be by mail or by personal delivery. If mail, delivery is deemed completed at such time as the

   notice is deposited in the mail addressed to the last known address of the student or his parent or guardian.

2. In the event of a determination that an emergency exists necessitating a shorter period of notice, the period of notice may be shortened provided that the student or his parent have actual notice of the hearing prior to

   the time it is held.

3. The notice shall contain: a) a statement of the basic reasons alleged for the contemplated action; b) a

   statement that a hearing on the contemplated action will be held if requested by the student or his parent or guardian within five days after the date of the notice; c) a statement of the date, time and place of the hearing in the event one is requested; d) a statement that the student may be present at the

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hearing and hear all information against him or her; that he or she will have an opportunity to present such information as is relevant; and that he or she may be accompanied and represented by a parent or guardian and an attorney; e) a statement that failure to participate in such a hearing constitutes a waiver of further rights in the matter.

4. The hearing shall be conducted by the superintendent. The hearing may be conducted in open session or may be closed except to those individuals deemed advisable but including in all cases the student, his or her parents or guardians or attorney. Such individuals who may have pertinent information shall be admitted to a closed hearing to the extent necessary to provide such information. Testimony and information shall be presented under oath; however, technical rules of evidence shall not be applicable, and the hearing officer may consider and give appropriate weight to such information or evidence he or she deems appropriate. The student or his or her representative may question individuals presenting information. A sufficient record of the proceeds shall be kept so as to enable a transcript to be prepared in the event either party so requests. Preparation of the transcript shall be at the expense of the requesting party.

5. A written decision will be made within five days of the hearing.

6. The student may, within ten days after the decision of the superintendent, appeal the decision to the Board.

   Such hearing will occur in a Board meeting, at which a closed session may be used. The final decision will be made in public session.

   Search and Seizure

Any certified school employee or school bus driver may conduct a search of a student’s person or school-assigned property if he or she has reasonable cause to suspect that a crime is being or has been committed or if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that a search is necessary in the aid of maintaining school discipline.

1. General searches of school property, including lockers or school buses, may be conducted at any time.

2. Searches of a student’s person or vehicle on school property will be conducted only if a certified employee or school bus driver personally notices or is suspicious of arrangement of a student’s clothing, possessions, or actions which give reasonable cause to believe that a crime or breach of the disciplinary code is being committed by the student.

3. Searches of a student’s person may be conducted by a certified school employee only in the presence of another certified school employee; searches of a student’s person may be conducted only by a certified school employee of the student’s same sex.

USE OF DOGS IN SEARCH PROCEDURES

Dogs will be involved in searches only upon authorization by the Superintendent.

REGULATED BEHAVIOR

Weapons or Dangerous Chemicals

Any student who brings to school or to a school-sponsored activity or possesses any type of deadly weapon, dangerous chemicals, or any item considered to be detrimental to the welfare and safety of any individual will be immediately suspended. A parent conference shall be required before the student may return to school. In addition, a report may be filed with the local police and formal charges filed with the courts.

Alcoholic Beverages and Narcotics

In accordance with State Board of Education Regulation, ISD#2 prohibits students from the use, possession, sale or transportation of alcohol and/or illegal drugs on school property, in school buildings, or at school-sponsored and/or school related activities and athletics. For this policy, illegal drugs are defined as controlled substances, prescription drugs used or possessed without a prescription, solvents used for intoxication and those substances possessed, sold, and/or used that are represented to be controlled or illegal substances as defined by Controlled Substance Act, P.L. 91-513, Schedules 1-5. Additionally, Quemado-Datil Schools prohibit students from possessing, selling, or giving away alcohol and/or illegal drugs and from possessing, selling, giving away and/or using drug paraphernalia on school property, within school buildings, or at school-sponsored activities and/or school-related activities and athletics.

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The Superintendent or his designee has the authority to suspend or expel on a long-term basis students who, after a notice and a hearing, have been found by a preponderance of the evidence to be in violation of this policy or state laws. (Refer to Quemado Board Policy Manual, and State Board of Education Regulation.)

Due process rights for students and parents are guaranteed under Quemado ISD#2 Policy and State Board of Education Regulation. Students will be afforded the opportunity to participate in the district-wide student counseling program at their local school. This option will be exercised before proceeding to long-term suspension and expulsion. School officials shall follow procedures in Quemado ISD#2 Policy Manual, on long-term suspension and expulsion, as defined by State Board of Education Regulation. These policies state that long-term suspension and expulsion decisions may be appealed to the Superintendent. Expulsion is viewed as a punishment of last resort and will require formal Board action.

The legal responsibility of a school employee is: “A school employee who knows or in good faith suspects any student of using or abusing alcohol or drugs shall report such use or abuse pursuant to procedures established by the Quemado ISD#2 Board.”

All students shall receive a copy of this policy and procedures at the beginning of each school year. New students upon enrolling in the school will be given a copy of this policy and procedure.

Tobacco

For safety as well as health reasons, the possession or use of tobacco in any form by students is prohibited on school grounds and inside any building or vehicle owned by the school district. Any items related to the use of tobacco shall be confiscated. Any damage caused by the use of tobacco shall be repaired or paid for by the student. Offenses will lead to disciplinary action according to the Assertive Discipline policy and administrative decision. Any person who violates this policy commits an unlawful act under the provisions of the Clean Air Act, Section 24- 26, NMSA 1978.

Disruptions and Demonstrations

A few disruptive students can make it difficult for the majority to carry on their normal educational functions. Therefore, appropriate consequences for school or classroom disruptions, walkouts, or other negative forms of demonstrations will be given according to the school wide Assertive Discipline Policy.

Fights

Students who start or are involved in a fight on school grounds or at any school activity are subject to procedures of the District discipline policy. The type and severity of the disciplinary action taken shall be determined by the circumstances and the student’s past record.

Assault, Menace, or Intimidation

Students who attack, assault, or intimidate any school employee will be reported to the administration. The same is true for any student who attacks or assaults any other student or individual while on campus or at any school activity. Any student involved in such behavior may be suspended, and a parent conference required before the student can return to school.

Release of Students from School

Only the administration has the authority to release students from school. The administrator shall always make certain that the identity of the custodial parent or guardian is known before any student is released. If the identity of a person requesting the release of a student is not known, then the administrator must require proof of identity and obtain permission from the parent or guardian before that student is released. A student shall never be released to a stranger during school time.

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Police Questioning and Arrest of Students

1. A student of ISD#2 while on school property may be questioned by a police officer only in the presence of an administrator or in the presence of the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian.

2. A student will be released in the custody of a police officer to be questioned at the police station only when the school has received permission from the student’s parent or legal guardian.

3. Where a law enforcement agency deems it necessary to question and/or arrest a student during school hours and if the principal or other administrators do not recognize the identity of the law enforcement officer, then the following procedure must be followed. The principal should first require that the officer come to the principal’s office. The principal shall document the time, date, and name of the student(s), the name of the officer, including rank and badge number, and agency of the law enforcement officer. The principal should then contact the nearest office of this agency and verify the officer’s identity, warrant, if applicable, and the necessity for questioning and/or arrest at school. The principal shall obtain a copy of the arrest warrant, if applicable, and document the contact with the supervisory officer, and the justification for the questioning and/or arrest. Then the principal should document the date and time of attempts made to contact parents or guardians to report all details and invite them to come to school.

Disrespect Toward Employees

Disrespect toward any school employees, including substitute teachers, will not be tolerated. The District discipline policy will be followed.

Profanity

Students who speak, write, distribute, or possess profane, indecent or obscene language, literature, writing or pictures shall be subject to discipline according to the District discipline policy.

Loitering

Persons not in school due to disciplinary reasons or not enrolled in school will be considered to be trespassing if found on school property without a valid visitor’s pass issued by the office. If necessary, such persons will be referred to the police.

Care of Campus Buildings and Grounds

Students must take responsibility for the school grounds and buildings. Any student vandalizing any school property in any way will be punished and subject to disciplinary action according to the District discipline policy. Students may not sit on furniture improperly. Parents will be notified and violators must pay for the damaged or destroyed items.

Vandalism and Destruction of Property

Our school buildings and equipment cost the taxpayers to construct, purchase and maintain. Students who destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses or damages. If you should happen to damage something by accident, you should report it to a teacher or the office immediately. If students willfully destroy school property, the District discipline policy will be enforced.

DRESS CODE

The Board has the right at all times to regulate any student’s dress that creates a problem or is a distraction to learning. Dress and grooming have a definite bearing on attitude and behavior. Learning how to dress within the bounds of propriety, decency, and social acceptability is a part of each student’s education.

Clothes worn to school should be clean, in good taste, and appropriate for classroom attire.

Any student not following the dress code will be subject to discipline in accordance with the district discipline policy.

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The following guidelines are for further clarification of the dress code for students attending Quemado Independent School District #2 schools.
l. Under shorts must not be exposed.

2. Oversized trousers must fit so that a student is able to walk with a normal gait and the length of the pants will

   not fall below the bottom of the shoe.

3. The bottom of the shirt should sit at or below the waistband of your pants, skirt, etc., so that it will not ride up to

   expose midriff and/or underwear when standing or sitting.

4. The neckline of your garment should not be lower than three inches below your collarbone.

5. Clothing will not recognize gang emblems or advocate or make reference to sex, tobacco, alcohol, violence or

   drugs.

6. Skirts, dresses, and shorts must measure no shorter than four inches above the knee.

7. Prohibited manner of wearing clothing:

   • ?  Bare or exposed midriffs

   • ?  Spaghetti strap blouses, shirts or dresses, racerback tank tops

   • ?  Caps or hats worn inside the school buildings

   • ?  Sunglasses without a doctor’s prescription

   • ?  See-through blouses (without camisole)

   • ?  Shirts that expose chest or torso

   • ?  Gauges that are larger than one-quarter inch.

8. For safety, footwear must be worn at all times and must be appropriate. No slippers or house shoes are allowed.

9. Any student wearing inappropriate clothing will receive one of the following consequences:

   • ?  Wear appropriate clothing provided by the office, if available. The inappropriate clothing will only be returned when a parent/guardian comes to the school and returns the replacement clothing.

   • ?  Have appropriate clothing brought to school.

   • ?  Be sent home with parental permission, or remain isolated for the remainder of the day, or be suspended.

     *The above applies to all students, at all times during school hours and at school-sponsored events, if participating.

     Prom and Homecoming and any other formal affair will allow spaghetti straps and strapless gowns that the neckline will not be lower than three inches from the top of the collarbone. Backline may be cut down to the normal waistline. Slits may not extend higher than 4 inches above the knee.
     Dress length must coincide with dress code rules.

     Policy on Body Jewelry and Tattoos

     The Quemado Independent School District #2 Board of Education believes that adoption and enforcement of a strict policy on student appearance and dress can be a factor in improving student attitudes toward school and that positive changes in attitude can lead to improvements in school attendance, drop-out rates, and academic performance and avoid student conflict and confrontation. The Board further discourages wearing of certain items of dress or jewelry for the following reasons:

l. To create an atmosphere conducive to learning and to minimize disruptions attributable to personal appearance, conduct, grooming, hygiene and attire.

2. To foster an attitude of respect for authority and to prepare students to enter the work place, where rules regarding dress, conduct and appearance are frequently encountered.

3. To ensure that the conduct and grooming of students who represent the district in school-sponsored, extra- curricular, and community activities create a favorable impression on the district and community.

4. To counter the disruptive effect and potential for interference with the educational mission of the school district which may result when aspects of student appearance or articles of dress represent gang membership, present violence, are sexually explicit, have obscene messages. These are inappropriate to wear at school under the local community standards, may incite confrontation, or violent reactions.

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In consideration of the above concerns, and, as a result of the safety, health and hygiene concerns created by body piercing and obtaining of tattoos and the adverse and sometimes violent reactions which body piercing or obtaining tattoos may cause within the school community, it is the policy of the Board of Education to discourage students from engaging in body piercing or obtaining tattoos. In furtherance of this policy, the Board of Education hereby:

1. Prohibits students attending school or school-sponsored activities from wearing rings or jewelry in pierced locations on a student’s body other than the ears. Any other piercings are subject to administrative review.

2. Students shall not attend school or school-sponsored activities with tattoos that are offensive in nature.

3. Students are not allowed to wear gauges any larger than 1/4 inch in diameter.

Enforcement of this policy shall be in accordance with the student conduct code and subject to administrative review.

Theft or Larceny

Any students apprehended in the act of stealing or having stolen property in his or her possession may be reported to the police for legal action. Other action by the school will be determined by the student’s prior disciplinary record and by the seriousness of the offense.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Students may purchase lunch in the school cafeteria for $2.40. Breakfast is provided to all students at no charge. Forms for free and reduced price lunches are available in the school office and parents are urged to participate in this program. Lunch bills must be paid in full at each semester or report cards will be held until bill is paid in full. Students with special dietary needs and/or food allergies must notify the nurse, administration, and cafeteria personnel in writing.

Grades Pre K-will begin lunch at 11:10 and can be picked up in the commons area at 11:30. Kindergarten-5th grades will begin lunch at 11:20-11:30, and then have recess. Lunch period will end at 12:10 p.m. and students will return to their classes. Grades 7-8 will eat at 12:10. Grades 9-12 will eat at 12:19. The lunch schedule is subject to change.

According to Section 204 of Public Law 108-265 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, foods of minimal nutritional value are to be omitted during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, carbonated beverages, certain fruit drinks, certain candies and chewing gum.

Students who are not eating or who have finished eating may use the commons area. If a student desires to eat at home, he/she must have prior written permission to do so from his/her parents/guardians and must sign out/in at the office. They must also meet criteria as outlined under “Closed Campus”.

Student behavior in the dining room should be based on courtesy and cleanliness. This means leaving the area in the condition you would like to find it. Students are to remain in the cafeteria until they have finished eating.

No one will be dismissed from class early to go to lunch unless previous arrangements have been made with the Principal.

FIRE DRILLS

Fire and emergency drills are held at irregular intervals throughout the school year. Fire drills must be held once a week during the first month of school and once a month thereafter. A series of three short bells will be given when students should return to class. Remember these basic rules: 1) Check the instructions in each classroom (they are posted) indicating how to leave the building from that classroom in case of fire. 2) Walk. No talking. Move quickly and quietly to the designated area. Remain there until dismissed.

TEXTBOOKS

All basic texts are loaned to the students for their use during the school year. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully. Students are encouraged to provide book covers. Please be sure your name and grade are 17

written on the book label in case the book is misplaced. If a student loses or damages a book, he/she will be responsible for the cost of replacing the book. Semester or final report cards will not be issued until the debt is paid.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found items should be immediately taken to the school secretary for safe keeping. If unclaimed by the rightful owner, lost and found items can be claimed by the person(s) finding the article at the end of the school year. If articles are unclaimed, they will be disposed of.

CLOSED CAMPUS
Students are not allowed to leave campus during the day without the permission of the administration. Students must sign in and out at the office. Seniors, as well as sophomores and juniors who have earned the Honor Roll the previous nine weeks, may leave campus at lunch, provided a document is on file signed by the student, parent, and principal. Students may not eat lunch at school and then leave campus. There will be no exceptions. Students may only ride in vehicles with other students if signed permission is given by

parents.

STUDENT VEHICLES

Students may bring vehicles to school, but must have a parent permission form signed and on file in the office. Once on school premises, vehicles must remain parked. Vehicles may be taken during lunch period. Vehicle registration, insurance, driver’s license, and parent permission must be on file. Failure to comply will result in loss of privilege for the remainder of the school year.

DANCES
Those attending dances at QHS MAY NOT leave the dance and return later. All school rules must be followed

during dances. All dances must have appropriate adult sponsorship and supervision.

BUS REGULATIONS

The district provides bus transportation to and from school; this is a privilege and must be treated as such. Remember that you are technically and legally still “on campus” while on the school bus; regular school rules apply. The driver is responsible for your safety at all times and he/she must be obeyed.

Students who come to school on the bus should return home on the bus unless they have a note from the parents signed by the superintendent or principal. Only regularly scheduled bus students are to ride the school buses. Bus students are to go immediately to the buses as soon as they are dismissed from school in the afternoon.

The district discipline policy will be followed on the buses. Please see assertive bus discipline policy.

VISITORS

Citizens of the district are invited and welcome to visit at previously arranged times. Any citizen desiring to visit should check in at the office. Under no circumstances will permission be granted for wandering around campus. Parent observations will be limited during regular class time so disruption of the learning environment is limited. Permission must be obtained by both the teacher and administration before observation may occur.

In the absence of specific permission from parents, students will not be allowed to see anyone other than parents or duly authorized persons such as employers.

Unruly or discourteous conduct by any visitor will cause immediate cancellation of any pass, and the visitor will be asked to leave campus. Dress code and personal hygiene must meet district standards. Anyone who does not comply will be subject to removal by the local police.

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TELEPHONES

School phones are to be used for school business only. Students will NOT be called to the phone except in emergencies. Students may make calls during lunch, before and after school only. Students may not make phone calls during class time or between classes unless permission is given by school/office staff. Students MAY NOT use school telephones except in cases of extreme emergency and then only with school/office staff permission. Students must have a phone card if making long distance calls.

CELL PHONES/MP3 PLAYERS/EARBUDS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students may use personal electronic devices on the bus or in the commons area during lunch. Cell phones or other personal electronic devices and earbuds are not allowed for personal use in any class during the instructional day at Quemado Schools. If a student is using a cell phone or other device in a classroom inappropriately, it will be confiscated and held in the principal’s office until the end of the day. Students will not be allowed to bring any such device to school if a second offense occurs. Consequences for further offenses will follow the school’s discipline policy. If a student engages in any inappropriate conduct with cell phones (example: cyber bullying, sexting, etc.), law enforcement will be called in.

LOCKERS AND LOCKS

Lockers will be assigned to all 7-12th grade students. Combination locks will be issued to all 7-12th grade students for academic and athletic/P.E. lockers. All students are responsible for their issued lock(s). If locks are lost or damaged, a $10 fee per lock will be assessed. If a student uses their personal lock, the combination or spare key must be given to the administration to keep on file for the entire year.

Students will not be allowed access to lockers during class unless given permission by a teacher. The administration may search lockers to aid in maintaining an orderly and safe school.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY

It is academically dishonest, and often illegal, to present someone else’s ideas or writing as your own. You cannot use even short phrases or parts of sentences obtained from other sources unless you properly document those sources.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, dishonesty in quizzes, tests, or assignments (cheating); claiming credit for work not done or done by others (claiming you completed an assignment when you did not; turning in work that belongs to another student); hindering the academic work of other students (deleting or altering another students work in any way); and plagiarism.

Plagiarism is defined as representing someone else’s work as your own. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, submitting examinations, papers, or reports that have been prepared by someone else, copied from someone else (including books, encyclopedias, and websites), or downloaded from the internet, in part or in whole. It also includes the use of quotations that are not explicitly documented and placed in quotations marks.

Plagiarism does not exist when adequate reference is made to the work of another when that work is included in your paper. Adequate reference requires that the included material be quoted and explicitly referenced (either by a footnote or reference to a specific item in the bibliography or works cited page). Although you may avoid plagiarism by adequate reference, a paper that contains large amounts of quoted or reference material will generally be graded poorly because it will not adequately demonstrate your own mastery of the material.

Academic dishonesty situations will be handled according to the district Assertive Discipline Plan.

HALLS

Students should be in the halls only at the beginning and the close of school and while moving from one class to another unless they have special permission or special duties that require them to be there. Students in the halls during class time must have passes. Students are asked to be courteous at all times. Running and shouting in the halls is never permitted.

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ASSEMBLIES

At all times the students’ behavior should be refined and courteous. An indication of the cultural level of the school is the conduct of its student body at an assembly. Whether guests are present or not, each student is personally responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole. Unacceptable conduct would include whistling, inappropriate clapping, boisterousness, and talking during a program. Textbooks and other materials are to be left in the classrooms or lockers. Purses and billfolds are to be taken into the gym. Discipline will follow the district discipline policy.

SERVICES

Library

The library will be opened at 8:00 a.m. and remain open throughout the day. Students are encouraged to use the library as much as possible. From time to time, it may be desirable for a student to visit the library during class time to do research. In such cases, the student should first get permission from their teacher and then, upon entering the library, inform the librarian about his/her particular need.

Computer Lab and Classroom Technology

Computer lab will be available to classes and individual students throughout the school year. Availability is based on a) regularly scheduled classes; b) availability of supervision; c) student behavior.

All technology use at QHS is a privilege and requires:

1. Student use technology fee ($10 per year or $5 per semester)

2. Acceptable Use Policy initialed and signed by student, signed by parents/ guardians, and on file

3. Following all school rules and all technology related rules.

Student Health Aide

A room is available for students who are ill and wish to lie down rather than sign out and go home. A pass from a teacher is necessary and students will be marked absent from class and subject to all of the rules governing absences. Students must see the nurse before they can leave campus to go home due to an illness.

If it becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, a signed note from a parent must be presented to the office. All medication will be kept in and dispensed through the office or the student health aide.

If your child has a fever, do not send him/her to school until he/she has not experienced a fever for 24 hours. If your child is sent to the nurse during the school day and he/she has a fever, we will call the parent and have the child sent home. Remember that the Student Health Center is open on Tuesdays for Quemado Schools’ students and staff only, so you can schedule an appointment for your child by calling 773-4610. The Health Center is also open to all community members on Wednesdays, we you have an opportunity to see the doctor on these days. You should call 1-800-499-0767 to schedule an appointment.

Our student health aide is equipped to handle minor injuries and health issues. It is expected that when a student is sent to the student health aide, he/she should only be in the office for a few minutes. If the child has no fever and the student health aide feels he/she is well enough to go back to class, he/she will be sent back to class. In short, if the student is well and at school, he or she should be in the classroom learning. We do not have the space or facilities for students to go to the health aide’s office to take a nap or to sleep off an illness. If the student needs to sleep, we will call the parent to come and get him/her and take them home.

School Insurance

School insurance is available to all students. A packet will be available for each student on the first day of classes. Purchase of this insurance is optional. Students involved in athletics must provide signed evidence that they are covered by adequate insurance if they choose not to purchase this package.

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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Please see Board Policies or an administrator for Grievance Procedure.

QUEMADO HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE
Student Council will govern fund-raising activities by student organizations and other school associated groups. Groups will petition Student Council for fund-raising activities under the following guidelines: 1) Established traditions will have priority. 2) Groups will be limited to five fund-raising activities per year unless Student Council and administration overrule. 3) After Student Council approves fund-raising activity, it must also be approved by administration.

AFFECTED AREAS
Prom: The prom is the direct responsibility of the Junior Class. Funds for prom will be provided as follows: Up to $1,000 per year allocated by the school board, with other fund raisers as necessary. Prom committee must give presentation on prom plans to the school board at the January board meeting before funds will be approved.

All prom decorations, DJs or Bands, and other prom details must be approved by administration prior to prom set- up. Junior class will pick themes and play a major role in organizing and decorating the prom.

Publications: The yearbook should be able to pay for itself.

CONCESSION USE
The Booster Club will coordinate all concessions. Organizations wanting to sponsor a concession should coordinate with the Booster Club members. Organizations will be responsible for providing all necessary items required for concessions. Concessions area must be cleaned or privileges may be revoked in future years.

SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CODE OF CONDUCT

Use of the School District’s Information Technology Systems, including all computer hardware, computer software, communications devices, facilities, equipment, networks, passwords, licensing and attendant policies, manuals and guides, by students and staff of Quemado Independent School District #2 shall be in support of education and research that is consistent with the mission and curriculum of the School District. Internet use is limited to those persons who have been issued District approved accounts.

Use will be in accordance with District’s Acceptable Use Procedures and this Code of Conduct:

1. Keep confidential and protect all computer and Internet passwords, access codes or logon information from disclosure to others;

2. Respect the privacy of other users. Do not use other users’ passwords. Unauthorized use of passwords, access codes or other confidential account information may subject the user(s) to discipline, and to both civil and criminal liability.

3. Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hate, harassing or obscene mail, discriminatory remarks, or demonstrate other antisocial behaviors. State law prohibits the use of electronic communication facilities to send fraudulent, harassing, obscene, indecent, profane, intimidating or other unlawful messages. See NMSA 1978, 30-45-1 et seq.;

4. Maintain the integrity of files and data. Do not modify or copy files/data of other users without their consent;

5. Treat information created by others as the private property of the creator. Respect copyrights. Software protected by copyright shall not be copied except as licensed and stipulated by the copyright owner;

6. Use the network in a way that does not disrupt its use by others. Do not use the Internet for commercial

   purposes. Transmission of commercial or personal advertisements, solicitations, promotions, destructive programs or other unauthorized use unrelated to the mission or curriculum of the School District is prohibited;

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7. Do not destroy, modify or abuse the hardware or software in any way. Users shall report any suspected abuse, damage to equipment or tampering with files to the School District system operators;

8. Do not develop or pass on programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system, such as viruses, worms, “chain” messages, global mailings, ResEdit, etc. Do not “hack” the system. Attempts to gain unauthorized access to confidential information or private directories maintained by the School District or to circumvent privacy protections on internal files or non-public restricted files, accounts or directories of any external source is a violation of this code of conduct, and may subject the user to civil or criminal liability;

9. Do not use the Internet to view, access, download or process pornographic, obscene, indecent, profane or otherwise inappropriate material; and

10. Use of the system to access games and use of computer time for game-playing shall be restricted solely to instances directed and monitored by instructional staff and is limited to games which address educational goals.

11. Keep computer in appropriate working order. Students are to responsibly care for the computers. This includes but is not limited to:

    • ?  Keeping computer in the issued bag.

    • ?  Refraining from carrying textbooks or other materials in the computer bag.

    • ?  Never leaving computer in an unlocked locker or unattended in a public area.

12. Each student is issued one charger. If the charger is lost the student may buy another one as a replacement

    from the school for $35.00 or may rent one for $10.00 per day. Payment is due before charger will be

    issued.

In addition to disciplinary sanctions which the School District may impose upon students or staff under applicable policies, codes of conduct or administrative regulations, the District reserves the right to remove a user’s account and deny use and access of the computer system if it is determined that the user is engaged in unauthorized activity or is violating this code of conduct.

Student Information Technology Access Release Form

As a condition to use of the School District’s information technology systems, including all computer hardware, computer software, communications devices, facilities, equipment, networks, passwords, licensing and attendant policies, manuals and guides, I understand and agree to the following:

1. To abide by the School Board’s Acceptable Use Policy and its Information Technology Code of Conduct.

2. That School District administrators have the right to review any materials created or stored in any files I may create and to edit or remove any material which they, in their sole discretion, believe may be unlawful, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable and I hereby waive any right of privacy which I may otherwise have to such material.

3. That Quemado ISD #2 will not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage due to information gained and/or obtained via use of the School District’s computer system including, without limitation, access to public networks.

4. That Quemado ISD #2 does not warrant that the functions of the School District computer system or any of the networks accessible through the system will meet any specific requirements you may have, or that the School District information technology systems will be error-free or uninterrupted.

5. That Quemado ISD #2 shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost data or information) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to use the School District’s information technology systems.

6. That the use of the School District information technology systems, including access to public computer networks, is a privilege which may be revoked by School District administrators at any time for violation of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy or Information Technology Code of Conduct. School District administrators will be the sole arbiter(s) of what constitutes a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy or Code of Conduct.

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7. In consideration for the privilege of using the School District’s information technology systems, and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release Quemado ISD #2, the School Board, its members, administrators and employees, including its computer operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use, or inability to use, the School District’s information technology systems.

Acceptable Use Policy for Laptop Program

2017-2018

Quemado Schools has actively pursued making advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities available to our students, faculty, staff, and community.

INTERNET AND EMAIL RULES
Internet is to be used for scholarly research and as a means of obtaining needed information. Students are further prohibited from using the Internet for shopping purposes. Students should not access any information of this sort. It is the user’s responsibility not to initiate access to such material at home using a school laptop. Quemado Schools does have a pornographic filter program at all schools.

QHS reserves the right to monitor the internet usage of all students through specialized software reporting as well as any other means available to teachers and administration.

Students’ use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the education objectives Quemado Schools. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities, product advertisement, or political lobbying is also prohibited.

Students may not use any chat or collaboration program to communicate with others through the computer network during class, unless a teacher or administrator expressly authorizes them to do so. The use of email during class, without teacher approval, is strictly prohibited. Likewise, the playing of games during class time, without teacher approval, is also strictly prohibited.

No computer programs (executables), MP3’s, pornography, or copyrighted material may be distributed over the network. This rule prohibits sending files through email as well as setting up “servers” on a student’s laptop or by any other physical or electronic means. Students should not download copyrighted MP3’s or non-shareware programs, games, and/or any programs not supported by Quemado Schools. Any use of peer to peer software is strictly prohibited. This includes, but it is not, limited to Imesh, Morpheus, Kazaa, WinMx, etc.

PRIVILEGES
The use of the Internet and email is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. QHS reserves the right to review any material on user accounts and to monitor file-server space in order to make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are inappropriate. Decisions of the Quemado Schools administration regarding unacceptable computer use are final. A student’s use of the internet and/or email may be revoked, denied or suspended at the request of faculty and staff of Quemado Schools.

NETWORK ETIQUETTE
Students of Quemado Schools are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

• ?  Be polite. Do not get abusive in your message to others.

• ?  Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.

• ?  Do not send or display offensive messages or pictures.

• ?  Do not harass, insult or attack others.

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• ?  Do not send out bulk email. This includes chain letters, advertisements, or any other message that includes many different recipients without their consent. The principals must approve beforehand all email that is being sent to the entire school or an entire class.

• ?  Do not reveal your personal address or phone number or those of other students or colleagues.

• ?  Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users. Users shall not play games or use the computer resources for other non-academic activities. Students may not

  download large files over the Internet during school hours.

• ?  Do not damage computers, computer systems or computer networks or engage in other acts of vandalism.

  Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the equipment and/or data of another user. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. The use of intentionally harmful programs is strongly prohibited and will result in serious disciplinary consequences by the principal.

• ?  Do not intentionally waste limited resources such as paper, printer cartridges, and diskettes that are provided by Quemado Schools. Only essential materials should be printed. Limitations may be placed on students’ permission to print if they abuse this privilege.

• ?  The volume setting on the laptops should be muted when using the computer in a setting that would be distracting to others.

• ?  Stickers, paint or other decorative material are not allowed on a student’s computer. Name tags will be placed on the carrying case.

  SECURITY
  To protect the integrity of a computer involving many users, Quemado students are not permitted to:

• ?  Reveal your password to another user.

• ?  Use another user’s password to gain access to the network or Internet.

• ?  Trespass into another user’s files.

• ?  Use another student’s laptop.

• ?  Deface laptops or backpacks with names or graffiti.

  Students are responsible for their own computers. They must keep their laptops with them or LOCKED in their lockers at all times. Only school issued locks may be placed on hallway lockers. Students involved in after-school activities need to insure that their computers are secure. The computers must be kept in the approved Quemado Schools carrying case provided and not placed in conventional book bags. Students must notify the school immediately if a computer is missing.

  Unattended computers will be picked up and student will lose computer. First offense: one week. Second offense: two weeks. Third offense: Semester. Fourth offense: Remainder of year. Any student whose laptop has been confiscated will not be allowed to borrow a school loaner laptop nor use another student’s laptop. The school reserves the right to institute additional disciplinary consequences or monetary fines should it be deemed necessary.

  PRIVACY
  Laptops are the property of Quemado Schools. All information will be accessible to the support staff/faculty when given over for repair. Additionally, the school retains the right to look at a student’s hard drive if there is a reasonable suspicion that the computer is being used inappropriately or dishonorably.

  LAPTOPS ARE SCHOOL PROPERTY
  Laptops are to be turned into QHS at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year along with curriculum text books. Laptops will be reissued to students at the beginning of each school year with their textbooks. Laptops may be randomly audited and searched for inappropriate material stored on them. Damage or loss of a laptop will be the financial responsibility of the parent; this pertains to intentional or negligent actions on the part of the student. If a student loses or misplaces their laptop charger they may rent one from the school at a

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cost of $10.00 per day or purchase a new one for $35.00. The fee must be paid in advance of receiving the replacement charger.

DISCIPLINE FOR COMPUTER OFFENSES

Students who lose the computer, chargers, or jump drives that have been borrowed from the school must replace these items.

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ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN

MISSION STATEMENT
ENABLE ALL INDIVIDUALS TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL

The effective education of our students requires a school environment in which students can feel safe and secure. The faculty at Quemado-Datil Schools takes pride in creating and maintaining a school environment that contributes to academic and social growth. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary for every student to know and follow the rules and policies regarding discipline and supervision. All students are under the authority of the principal, teachers, bus drivers, teacher’s aides, custodians and staff members. When disciplinary actions are needed, a student is sent to the office. In serious cases, students may be suspended from school for up to ten days by the principal.

Exceptions/Additions:
Abuse of technology privileges could result in a loss of all technology use for one semester minimum. Students found with firearms face immediate expulsion.

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Students involved in violent situations or who pose a threat to themselves or others may be moved immediately to second offense category IV or face expulsion according to the judgment of the administration.

PROBLEM AREA CATEGORIES
CATEGORY I – PROBLEMS TEACHERS SHOULD DEAL WITH

• ?  Disruptive Behavior – actions in classroom or on school campus that impede the learning process.

• ?  Roaming the halls without a pass.

• ?  Tardies – 2nd – verbal warning; 3rd – Friday School. If does not show for Friday School, automatic

  suspension. Begin cycle again after 3rd tardy.

• ?  Display of Affection – Students are to refrain from personal contact during school hours, on school

  property, or at school activities. First offense may be left up to the teacher’s discretion or the student may have lunch detention.

  CATEGORY II – BEHAVIOR THAT IS POTENTIALLY HARMFUL TO SELF OR OTHERS

• ?  Disrespect to faculty or staff – disrespect to any school employee, including substitute teachers, will not be tolerated.

• ?  Bullying/Harassment – statements or actions which intimidate or injure another person.

• ?  Using the property of others without permission.

• ?  Ditching class – skipping class while remaining on school property.

• ?  Profanity – use of profane, indecent or obscene language (written or verbal).

  CATEGORY III – DEFIANCE OF SCHOOL AUTHORITY

• ?  Use or possession of tobacco – no possession or use of tobacco in any form is allowed. 1st Offense – automatic Friday School for tobacco awareness training.

• ?  Truancy – leaving school without permission.

• ?  Defiance of school personnel – refusal to comply with reasonable requests of school personnel.

• ?  Vandalism (minor) – property damage that can be reasonably repaired.

• ?  Fighting –Engaging in or threatening physical contact for the purpose of inflicting harm on another

  person.

  CATEGORY IV – VIOLATION OF PUBLIC LAWS

  ? Vandalism (major) – destruction of school property.
  ? Assault of faculty or students – a physical attack upon another person. ? Weapons possession – the possession of any dangerous weapon.
  ? Alcohol/Drugs – possession or use.

  DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

• ?  Teacher Discretion – actions/punishments used by teachers to enforce classroom rules.

• ?  Lunchroom Detention – If a teacher has assigned lunch detention to a student for classroom rule

  infraction, to make up work, etc., the detention will be done in that teacher’s classroom. If lunch

  detention has been assigned to a student by an administrator, the detention will be done in the office.

• ?  Parent/Teacher Conference – parents will have a formal conference with teachers and/or administrators

  to discuss corrections for problems with students.

• ?  School Service – the student will perform a work service supervised by school personnel.

• ?  Restitution – student and/or parent will provide monetary restitution to compensate for damages.

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? Short-term Suspension – a suspension of eight days or less.
? Long-term Suspension – a suspension that ranges from nine days to the end of the school year. ? Expulsion – removal of a student from school attendance and denial of admission.
? Friday school.

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BUS RULES AND CONSEQUENCES

PROBLEM AREA CATEGORIES FOR BUSES Riding the bus is a privilege.

Driver’s first concern is the safety of the students.

CATEGORY I – PROBLEMS BUS DRIVERS SHOULD DEAL WITH

• ?  Disruptive Behavior – actions on bus impact the safety of students.

• ?  Students keeping hands and feet to themselves.

• ?  Display of Affection – Students are to refrain from personal contact during school hours, on school

  property, or at school activities. First offense may be left up to the teacher’s discretion or the student may have lunch detention.

  CATEGORY II – BEHAVIOR THAT IS POTENTIALLY HARMFUL TO SELF OR OTHERS

• ?  Disrespect to drivers or staff – disrespect to any school bus drivers, including substitutes, will not be tolerated.

• ?  Bullying/Harassment – statements or actions which intimidate or injure another person.

• ?  Using the property of others without permission.

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? Profanity – use of profane, indecent or obscene language (written or verbal). CATEGORY III – DEFIANCE OF SCHOOL AUTHORITY

• ?  Use or possession of tobacco – no possession or use of tobacco in any form is allowed. 1st Offense – automatic Friday School for tobacco awareness training.

• ?  Defiance of school personnel – refusal to comply with reasonable requests of school personnel.

• ?  Vandalism (minor) – property damage that can be reasonably repaired.

• ?  Fighting –Engaging in or threatening physical contact for the purpose of inflicting harm on another

  person.

  CATEGORY IV – VIOLATION OF PUBLIC LAWS

  ? Vandalism (major) – destruction of property.
  ? Assault of faculty or students – a physical attack upon another person. ? Weapons possession – the possession of any dangerous weapon.
  ? Alcohol/Drugs – possession or use.

  DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

• ?  Bus Diver Discretion – actions/punishments used by teachers to enforce classroom rules.

• ?  Parent/Driver Conference – parents will have a formal conference with teachers and/or administrators to

  discuss corrections for problems with students.

• ?  School Service – the student will perform a work service supervised by school personnel.

• ?  Restitution – student and/or parent will provide monetary restitution to compensate for damages.

• ?  Short-term Suspension – a suspension of eight days or less.

• ?  Long-term Suspension – a suspension that ranges from nine days to the end of the school year.

• ?  Expulsion – removal of a student from school attendance and denial of admission.

• ?  Friday school.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 ATTENDANCE POLICY 2017-2018

Regular, uninterrupted classroom instruction, classroom participation, and interaction with classmates are essential to the educational process. Preparation and training for subsequent study or employment includes the development of self-discipline through regular class attendance. For these reasons and others, state law requires that all children of appropriate age and condition attend classes regularly. See the Compulsory School Attendance Law, § 22-12-1 et seq. This Policy implements state law.

The New Mexico Children’s Code provides that if a child has more than ten absences per semester (seven in Independent School District # 2) , the child’s family may be designated a “family in need of services,” or a “family in need of court-ordered supervision.” [N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 32A-3A-2(A)(1) and 32A-3B-2(A)]. A child who is permitted by his or her parents to be chronically truant may also be) a “neglected child.” [Id. § 32A-4-2(C)(2)]. State law requires the schools to report violations of the Compulsory School Attendance Law to the Probation Services Office of the judicial district in which the student resides for investigation to determine whether the student may be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services, and thus subject to the provisions of the Children’s Code. [Id. § 22-12- 7(C)]. Violations of the compulsory school attendance laws can subject parents to criminal sanctions as provided by New Mexico law. [Id. § 22-12-7(D)]. In addition to any other disposition, the Children’s Court may order habitual truant’s driving privileges to be suspended for a specified time not to exceed ninety days on the first finding of habitual truancy and not to exceed one year for a subsequent finding of habitual truancy. [Id. § 22-12-7 (C)].

Maintaining regular school attendance is the joint responsibility of parents and educators. In keeping with that obligation, the following rules for school attendance shall be observed and enforced for all students.

A. Definitions

1. Unexcused Absence: an absence for which no appropriate excuse has been provided by the student’s parent or legal guardian within the time limits provided by this policy. Special family situations may be considered appropriate for excused absence when prior approval is received from the principal or his/her designee.

2. Truant: a student who has accumulated five unexcused absences within any twenty day period.

3. Habitual Truant: a student who has accumulated ten or more unexcused absences within a school year.

B. AttendanceRequirements

1. Parent Notification of Absence: Parent or guardian shall notify the school each day his or her child will be absent from any class and the reason for the absence; or shall provide a written and signed verification or a phone call stating the reason for the student’s absence, to be presented upon the first day a student returns to school from any absence. If student has been absent for 5 or more consecutive days due to illness, the principal or his/her designee may require written verification from the student’s professional health-care provider.

2. Prolonged Illnesses: In cases of chronic or prolonged illnesses expected to last 10 days or more, during which the student is able to do school work., the student’s parent or guardian‘s shall present written verification by the student’s professional health care provider of the expected length of the illness and of the student’s ability to do school work at home, and the student shall be placed on home-bound study until he or she can return to school.

3. Make Up of Work Missed; Grades: Following an excused absence, a student shall be given a reasonable time by the teacher within which to make up the work the student missed during

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the absence (refer to student handbook for procedures). A student shall not be provided the opportunity to make up the work missed during an unexcused absence.

Students will be allowed the number of days they missed plus one to make up work. It is understood that students who do not make up work on time will receive a zero for any work not turned in by the due date. This does not extend the due date of any previously assigned work. If a student is absent the day a previously assigned lesson is due, the assignment/s is due the day of the student’s return to school. If a student gets homework taken to him/her while he/she is absent, it is expected that the work will be finished and turned in on the day the student returns to school. If a weekend falls during the extra days given to make up work, these days do count toward extra time to make up assignments. Homework is due on Monday or the first day the student attends.

At applicable grade levels, if an absence is unexcused, or if the student fails to make up the work missed during an excused absence within the time permitted, any work for which a grade was taken will be counted as a zero for such student in the teacher’s grade book, and averaged into the student’s grades for the relevant grading period.

4. Discipline: In addition to the other measures to be imposed according to this policy, students may receive detention, in-school suspension, or other discipline designed to keep the student in school and progressing academically, for each unexcused absence, at the discretion of the Principal or the designee. Out-of-school suspension and expulsion will not be used as punishment for truancy or unexcused absences.

5. Accrual of Absences: Parent letter will be sent on the third, fifth, and sixth absence. After the sixth absence in a semester a parent conference will be required.

6. Parent Failure to Meet: If a parent/guardian fails to arrange, or to appear for, a conference regarding unexcused absences within 10 days of notice from the school, the school will provide written notice to the Probation Services Office of such failure. School staff will cooperate with the Juvenile Probation Office or the District Attorney in enforcement actions.

7. Notice and Reports of Habitual Truancy: The school shall provide written notice of habitual truancy by certified mail to, or by personal service on, the parent/guardian of the student. If a student continues to accrue unexcused absences after written notice of habitual truancy has occurred, the student shall be reported to the Probation Services Office of the judicial district where the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student shall be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services because of habitual truancy and thus subject to the provisions of the Children’s Code.

8. Excessive and Pattern Absences: Habitual student absences shall be monitored for patterns (i.e., every Monday or Friday), and reported as required herein.

9. Distribution of Policy; Acknowledgment of Receipt: A copy of this policy and an acknowledgment form will be issued to each student on the first day of school. The student shall return the acknowledgment form. A student who fails to return a signed form within that time shall be subject to disciplinary actions.

PENALTY

A parent, guardian or one having custody of the student who, after receiving written notice as provided in Item 5 of Policy 7.3.2(B) and after the matter has been reviewed in accordance with Item 10 of Policy 7.3.2(B), knowingly allows the student to continue to violate the Compulsory School Attendance Law

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shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Upon the first conviction, a fine of not less than twenty-five ($25) or more than one hundred dollars ($100) may be imposed, or the parent, guardian or one having custody of the student may be ordered to perform community service. If violations of the Compulsory School Attendance Law shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or incarceration for a period not to exceed six month or both.

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TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide the procedures, rules, guidelines and code of conduct for the use of technology and the information network in ISD # 2. Use of such technology is a necessary element of the School District’s educational mission, but is furnished to staff and students as a privilege, not a right. The School District seeks to protect legitimate users of technology by establishing limits on such use and sanctions for those who abuse the privilege. Eliminating computer abuse provides more computing resources for users with legitimate needs.

SUMMARY

Public technologies such as computer laboratories, desktop computers, servers, electronic mail, Internet access, and any other form of electronic communication are provided as a service by ISD # 2 and to students at their respective schools. Use is a privilege, not a right. Students should be good citizens; they must refrain from activities that annoy others or disrupt the educational experiences of their peers. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her actions in accessing the above listed services. Failure to comply with the regulations below and in the ISD#2 Board Policy Manual may/will result in loss of access privileges and/or appropriate disciplinary action. Severe violations may result in civil or criminal action under the New Mexico Statutes or Federal Law.

OWNERSHIP

All hardware, software, voice-mail, electronic mail, and any other stored documents or data on a retrievable medium including, but not limited to, floppy disks, hard-drives, CD-ROMs, zip drives, etc. that are resident on district equipment, are, and shall remain, the property of ISD #2. This excludes homework assignments, book reports, and material of a similar nature that the student needs to complete his/her work.

COMPUTER USE

Inappropriate use of any computer or computer workstation can be a severe offense. Please note that it is a violation of ISD # 2 policy to:

1. Duplicate copyrighted software provided by ISD # 2. It is a criminal offense to copy ANY software that is protected by copyright, unless such copying is expressly provided for within the copyright;

2. Use licensed software in a manner inconsistent with the licensing agreement. Information on licenses is available through your instructor, principal, or Technology Support Services (hereinafter referred to as “TSS”);

3. Copy, rename, alter, examine, install or delete the files or programs of another person or ISD 2; or to collect, read, or destroy output other than your own without permission of the owner or an ISD #2 official;

4. Use a computer to annoy others, including, but not limited to, sending offensive messages or intentionally cause a computer system or network to crash;

5. Use a computer for non-school-related activities, including but not limited to, personal or private business, non-ISD #2 sanctioned clubs, organizations, and/or activities;

6. Create, disseminate, or run a self-replication program (virus, worm, or any other program that inhibits operation of a computer or network (whether destructive or not)), distributing large quantities of information that overwhelm the network including, but not limited to, chain letters, network games, mass copying of files for no specific reason, etc.;

7. Use software not expressly provided by ISD #2 for use on District computing equipment. Students are not to download executable software off of the Internet for any reason. This does not restrict a student from downloading and/or printing a document in conjunction with homework or other teacher assigned activities;

8. Access or attempt to access a desktop, network, or host computer without having obtained the appropriate access log-in ID and password legitimately, and/or through use of log-in information belonging to another person. This is considered “hacking” and/or “trespass” and will be dealt with appropriately; and

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9. Tamper with switch settings, move, reconfigure, or do anything that could damage terminals, computers, printers, or other equipment. Individuals responsible for damaging these or any hardware, software, computer system, or computer lab in any manner will be FINANCIALLY responsible for all repairs and/or replacements. This includes, but is not limited to, unplugging cables, plugging cables into inappropriate locations, or other related activities that may cause the network or connection to the network to fail or to function improperly.

10. Use of the system to access games and use of computer time for game-playing shall be restricted solely to instances directed and monitored by instructional staff and is limited to games which address educational goals.

11. Keep computer in appropriate working order. Students are to responsibly care for the computers. This includes but is not limited to:

    • ?  Keeping computer in the issued bag.

    • ?  Refraining from carrying textbooks or other materials in the computer bag.

    • ?  Never leaving computer in an unlocked locker or unattended in a public area.

12. Each student is issued one charger. If the charger is lost the student may buy another one as a replacement from the school for $35.00 or may rent one for $10.00 per day. Payment is due before charger will be issued.

    INTERNET USE

The Internet is an electronic network connecting millions of computers and individual subscribers worldwide. The purpose of the Internet is to support world-wide access to business and educational information by individuals. The use of your account must be in support of educational research and consistent with the educational objectives of ISD #2.

1. Internet Access. Internet access may be provided to students for research activities relating to their classes. Students may also have access to:

   1. Electronic mail communication with people all over the world;

   2. Information and news from hundreds of research institutions;

   3. Various discussion groups which include chat rooms;

   4. Many library catalogs;

   5. The graphics based World Wide Web via a web browser; and

   6. Electronic bulletin boards.

2. Network Etiquette. You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include but are not limited to the following:

   1. Be polite. Do not be abusive in your messages to others.

   2. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate or

      suggestive language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.

   3. Do not reveal your personal address or phone number or that of other students or staff

      members, except where instructed to do so by a teacher or ISD #2 staff member.

   4. Note that e-mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the

      appropriate authorities.

   5. Do not disrupt the use of the network by other users.

3. Inappropriate use of an account. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in cancellation of privileges. The following are examples of inappropriate use.

A. Use or attempt to use another person’s log-in and/or password.

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2. Copying, transferring, or duplicating software owned by or registered to ISD #2.

3. Transmission of, or downloading any material in violation of any national, state, or District regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted documents, or

   threatening or obscene/pornographic material.

4. Using the network for commercial, political, personal, or private gain.

5. Communication whose sole intent is not for the purpose of education or school-related

   research/activities.

   CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE

The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and may close an account at any time. The administration, faculty, or staff of ISD #2 may request the system administrator to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts. If, in the opinion of the teacher or system administrator, a student has failed to comply with this policy, the student may:

1. Be removed from the system for a specific period of time or permanently, depending on the nature of the offense;

2. Be assigned in-school suspension;

3. Be assigned out-of-school suspension;

4. Be removed from class for the remainder of the semester or school year;

5. Lose their Internet account;

6. Be permanently restricted from taking any classes where the computer is a significant part of the

   curriculum;

7. Be required to pay for damages with regard to technician time, computer resources, or other fees; or

8. Be criminally charged under local, state, or federal laws.

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QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 POLICY ON OPEN ENROLLMENT

The Board of Education adopts this policy pursuant to the terms of SB 64 of the 1998 New Mexico Legislature, also known as the Open Enrollment Act, amending N.M. Stat. Ann. § 22-1-4:

The Open Enrollment Act requires that a free public school education be available to any school-age person who is a resident of New Mexico and who has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent. The policy does not apply to students who are not New Mexico residents. The Board retains the discretion to determine whether the school district has sufficient accommodations to offer enrollment to students who are not New Mexico residents.

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The attendance area of each school within the district has been established by the Board of Education as written in the Quemado Independent School District #2 Board Policy Manual.

Students shall be enrolled or re-enrolled in Quemado Independent School District #2 according to the following priorities:

1. First, persons residing within the attendance area of the school and attending school in the district and persons residing within the attendance area of the school who were previously home schooled;

2. Second, persons who previously attended the school; and

3. Third, all other applicants for enrollment at the school.

Transportation shall be provided by the district for transportation-eligible students residing in the Quemado Independent School District #2 attendance area. Transportation of students residing outside the attendance area of the school they attend shall be the responsibility of the parent-guardian.

The parent/guardian may request transportation through the school based on the following conditions:

1. Availability of space

2. Proper behavior of student

3. Transport from the nearest established bus stop

The maximum allowable class size in the district shall be no more than 20 students per classroom.

a. So long as the maximum allowable class size is not exceeded by the enrollment of first-priority students (those residing in the attendance area) the school shall continue to enroll students on the basis of the priorities established in this policy.

b. If the maximum allowable class size would be exceeded by enrollment of an applicant in the second or third priority categories, the school may deny such student enrollment.

c. Each school shall establish a waiting list of second and third priority students who seek enrollment in the school and enter the names of such student on the list in the order in which each student sought enrollment.

d. As classroom space becomes available in each school, students within the appropriate grade level shall be invited to enroll on the basis of (l) the student’s enrollment priority category and then (2) the order of the student’s entry on the waiting list.

Denial of Enrollment or of Re-enrollment:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this policy, enrollment or re-enrollment of a student to Quemado Independent School District #2 may be denied by the superintendent on the following grounds:

5.

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1. The student seeking enrollment or re-enrollment has been expelled
   from another school district in New Mexico or in any other state during the preceding twelve month period; or

2. The student’s behavior in a school district in New Mexico or in
   another state during the preceding twelve month period makes the student’s enrollment or re- enrollment detrimental to the welfare or safety of other students or school personnel.

6. Hearing and Appeal of Denial of Enrollment or of Re-enrollment:
   A student or the student’s parents may appeal a denial of enrollment or of re-enrollment pursuant to paragraph 6, above, through the procedures established for long-term suspensions and expulsions of students, provided, that when the denial of enrollment or re-enrollment was based upon the student’s expulsion from another New Mexico school district within the preceding twelve month period, the admission of evidence of such expulsion shall shift the burden of proof to the student or parents/guardian to show that the student should be admitted despite such expulsion. In proceedings regarding denials under all other circumstances provided under paragraph 6, above, the burden of sustaining the denial shall remain with the school.

7. Students in all categories shall adhere to the terms of the probation contract signed on the day of enrollment. If the contract is not adhered to, the students shall be expelled from Quemado Independent School District #2.

8. Students who have been suspended from previous school(s) will be placed on a behavior contract if they are granted admission.

   Adopted by School Board – May 16, 2000

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