BULLOCK CREEK

HIGH SCHOOL

STAFF HANDBOOK

2016-2017

BULLOCK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 STAFF HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................... Page 1-2 SCHOOL CALENDAR......................................................................................... Page 3 MAP OF SCHOOL................................................................................................. Page 4 CLASS SCHEDULE............................................................................................... Page 5 BCHS FACULTY AND STAFF............................................................................ Page 6 BCHS MISSION STATEMENT.......................................................................... Page 7 BCSD STUDENT OUTCOMES......................................................................... Page 7 ACCREDITATION................................................................................................ Page 7 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AND OBJECTIVES.............................. Page 8 ASSEMBLY RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................... Page 9 STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY............................................................... Page 9-10 TARDY POLICY..................................................................................................... Page 11 RECEIVING CREDIT TOWARDS A BULLOCK CREEK DIPLOMA.. Page 11-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION CUT SCORE............................................................ Page 12 BULLETIN BOARDS............................................................................................ Page 12 CLASSROOM PARTIES....................................................................................... Page 12 CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT ............................................................. Page 12 COMPUTER USE BY STUDENTS................................................................... Page 12 DAILY ATTENDANCE....................................................................................... Page 13 DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE............................................................................... Page 13 DRESS CODE......................................................................................................... Page 14 EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL CHANGE.................................. Page 14-15 END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS................................................................. Page 15 FIELD TRIPS.......................................................................................................... Page 15 FOOD AND POP IN THE CLASSROOM..................................................... Page 15 FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.......................................................................... Page 15 GRADES AND REPORT CARDS.................................................................... Page 16 HALL PASSES........................................................................................................ Page 16 HALLWAY RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................... Page 16 HARASSMENT/BULLYING POLICY............................................................ Page 17 HOMEWORK........................................................................................................ Page 17 HOUSEKEEPING................................................................................................ Page 17 ILLNESS.................................................................................................................. Page 17 LESSON PLANS................................................................................................... Page 18 MONEY................................................................................................................... Page 18 BOOK FINES/MONEY OWED BY STUDENTS...................................... Page 18 PARENT COMMUNICATION......................................................................... Page 18 PREPARATION.................................................................................................... Page 18 RECORD KEEPING........................................................................................... Page 18 RESTROOM SUPERVISION............................................................................ Page 19 STAFF ASSIGNMENTS OF RESTROOM SUPERVISION....................... Page 19 STAFF ATHLETIC PASSES............................................................................... Page 19 STAFF (COACHES) TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES....................... Page 20

STAFF HOURS...................................................................................................... Page 21 STAFF MEETINGS.............................................................................................. Page 21 STAFF PARKING................................................................................................. Page 21 STUDENT SUPERVISION................................................................................. Page 21 SUBSTITUTE FOLDER...................................................................................... Page 21 SUMMER SCHOOL............................................................................................. Page 22 TEACHER-IMPOSED SUSPENSIONS.......................................................... Page 22 TEXTBOOKS........................................................................................................ Page 23 WEAPONS POLICY............................................................................................ Page 23 CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES....................................... Page 23 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES......................................................................... Page 24-26 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY................................................................. Page 27-28

MAP OF SCHOOL

2016-2017 CLASS SCHEDULE

1ST HOUR 7:53-8:50 (57 MINUTES)

PASSING 8:50-8:56 (6 MINUTES)

2ND HOUR 8:56-9:53 (57 MINUTES)

PASSING 9:53-9:59 (6 MINUTES)

3RD HOUR 9:59-10:56 (57 MINUTES)

1st Lunch 10:56-11:26 PASSING 10:56-11:02 PASSING 11:26-11:32 4th HOUR 11:02-11:59

4TH HOUR 11:32-12:29 2ND LUNCH 11:59-12:29 PASSING 12:29-12:35 (6 MINUTES)

5TH HOUR 12:35-1:32 (57 MINUTES) PASSING 1:32-1:38 (6 MINUTES) 6TH HOUR 1:38-2:38 (60 MINUTES-announcements)

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Snow days will be posted on the district’s website (www.bcreek.org) and are usually announced on local radio and television stations. Families may also be notified of cancellations or important events through School Messenger.

BULLOCK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

Ryan Badour – Social Studies/Health Aaron Barth – Special Education Ben Borsenik – Social Studies Mike Boman – Industrial Arts Josephine Bossenberger - Fine and Performing Arts Donna Bowen - Mathematics Brian Church - Mathematics Rochelle Discher – Language Arts Susan Doud – Mathematics/Intro. to Engineering Andrea DuBois - Language Arts/Special Education Lisa Fleming - Language Arts Jamie Forbes - Science/Math Justin Freeland – Social Studies Patrice Goward - Life Management/Business Education Teresa Hahn – Foreign Languages Nancy Hoefer – Foreign Languages/Language Arts Darren Kalina – Physical Education Spencer Korson- Language Arts Colleen Landon – Special Education Dana Murray – Fine and Performing Arts Tim McGuire – Science Ken Olinger – Science Tracey Poole – Social Studies/Psychology Maria Rubingh – Special Education Erin Martin – Science/Mathematics Patricia Sawicki - Science Gary Shaffner – Industrial Arts Kevin Shields - Language Arts Lynn Syring- Mathematics Pat Sweebe – Special Education Guidance and Counseling – Jennifer Brown (Counselor), Jason Long (Counselor), Mary Ann Flaminio (Career Placement Coordinator), Lynette Copus (Counseling Administrative Asst.), and Nikki Reinke (Special Education Administrative Asst.), John Bonello (College Advisor), and Kristen Sanborn (Career Development Facilitator) Media Center – Jenny Kalina (Media Clerk) Administration and Office – Todd Gorsuch (Principal), Dennis Tomko (Assistant Principal), Ryan Badour (Athletic Director), Robin Holt (Administrative Asst.), Lynette Copus (Attendance Administrative Assistant), and Evelyn Huntoon (Athletic Administrative Asst.)

Paraprofessionals – Darlene Spyker, Mary Moody, Evelyn Huntoon, Melanie O’Hora, Kathy Dufort, Laurie McLaughlin, Raelynn Bennett, and Susan Fisher

BULLOCK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

The staff of Bullock Creek High School, in cooperation with the administration, parents, support staff, and students will provide an effective school so those students may learn identified competencies, enabling students to become contributing members of society.

BULLOCK CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT OUTCOMES

Adult roles for which students need to be prepared: We, the Bullock Creek School District, require our students to demonstrate that they apply the skills of lifelong learning as: Cooperative, contributing members of society.

Self-directed, creative, and innovative producers of society. Individuals improving the well being of self, family, community and the environment. Effective communicators using written, spoken, visual, and numeric language. Critical thinkers who use information tools, technology, and problem solving strategies to solve problems.

ACCREDITATION Bullock Creek High School is accredited by the state of Michigan Accreditation Program. To be accredited by this organization means that they have reviewed our program and found that we have met their standard for a quality school.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AND OBJECTIVES The faculty and administration of Bullock Creek High School have worked together to write a statement of philosophy and objectives on which to base our programs. This philosophy has been approved by the accrediting organizations. It is printed here. Please read it, for it is our way of telling students and their parents what it is that we are trying to accomplish. Philosophy: Education is a major social process which offers the individual opportunities to develop their academic, physical, creative, and social potentials. It is a process concerned with maintaining and improving our society by helping the individual evaluate and understand moral, cultural, and intellectual values. It is a process that aims to prepare the individual to participate intelligently and responsibly in our democratic way of life and to deal effectively with the problems of an ever-changing world. Objective: The school has the responsibility not only of meeting the needs of the individual but also the needs of the community and the nation. Therefore, it must afford opportunities for the student to develop: Adequate reading skills and communication skills, both oral and written. An appreciation of literature, art, music, and a degree of artistic self-expression through participation in creative activities. The mathematical skills and an understanding of the mathematical processes necessary to function in our society. An appreciation and understanding of our physical world and the developments and limitations of science. A knowledge and appreciation of the past, particularly of our democratic heritage. An ability to think, analyze, and evaluate critically, logically, and imaginatively. An intellectual curiosity and a continuing interest in education and self-improvement for a well-rounded adult life. Job skills through a program of career-education and vocational training. Economic competence as a customer. Skills for effective participation in a democratic society and an understanding of civil rights and responsibilities. An awareness of our relationship and obligations to a changing world. Social competency as a contributing member of family and community. Respect for the rights and beliefs of others regardless of sex, age, origin, race, creed, or color and a recognition of mutual responsibilities for the improvement of social conditions. Good physical, emotional, and mental health and a wholesome attitude toward life and living. A high regard for moral and ethical values. An appreciation and understanding of his/her own limitations and capabilities and the value of self-discipline and good work habits.

We believe the Bullock Creek High School statement of Philosophy and Objectives is a realistic evaluation of established goals and possible positive improvements in the future. We also believe that the accomplishment of these goals can only be achieved with the cooperation and effort of all participants in the education process-students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education.

ASSEMBLY RESPONSIBILITIES Teachers are expected to attend all assemblies and to sit interspersed throughout the student body except when they have a preparation hour. If the assembly is still going on when the prep hour is over, the teacher should report to the assembly at the end of their prep hour. If the prep hour begins after the assembly has started, the teacher may leave the assembly. Teacher cooperation in seating and attendance will enhance our ability to control students in a mass setting. Thank you for your help. Teachers should report any student who behaves inappropriately during any assembly to the administration. Students who misbehave may be prohibited from attending future assemblies.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY PHILOSOPHY We believe that education is a life-long process. The attendance policy at Bullock Creek High School is designed to promote dependability, promptness and the opportunity to learn. The major responsibility for acceptable attendance lays with the individual student and his/her parents or guardians. Students must be in attendance for 90% of a term. If a student falls below the 90% attendance requirement, they must achieve a 70% on the final course assessment and earn a passing grade in the course in order to receive credit. It is very important for parents to contact the school to distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. With excused absences, students will receive credit for the work completed while absent. If a student is considered truant, the student will not receive credit for the work missed. All absences (excused and unexcused) count against the 90% attendance requirement except those that have been administratively approved.

The only absences that do not count toward the 90% attendance requirement are those that are verified with a doctor’s note, memorial card, court subpoena, or those that have been administratively approved. Examples are, but not limited to:

a. Death of a relative b. Observance or celebration of a religious holiday c. Pre-approved by administration d. School related field trip e. School arranged job shadow f. Court appearances g. Illness with note from doctor stating student was under their care and could not attend school h. Ongoing medical condition with doctor’s verification i. Pre-arranged college visits

Verifications of the above types of absences must be turned in to the attendance office no later than 2 weeks after the absence in order for them not to count against the 90% attendance requirement.

Unexcused Absences – any absence from class that has not been verified or cleared up with the Attendance Office will be considered unexcused. If a note or call is not received from a parent/guardian stating why the child was absent from school, the absence will be unexcused.

Any student that arrives later 10 minutes after a class has begun, will be considered marked absent for that class period. Students leaving 10 minutes before the end of a class period will be considered absent for the class period. 5. If a student is absent during any part of the school day, they will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity on that day unless appropriate verification of the absence has been provided or the absence has been administratively approved. POLICIES Any student who is absent from school (other than school related activities) must have a parent or guardian call the Attendance Office to excuse the absence. All absences not verified by a call or note will be considered as unexcused. If turning in a note, it is the responsibility of the student to turn this note into the Attendance Office. The note must be signed by a parent or guardian with a telephone number for verification. Any student coming into school late must SIGN IN with the Attendance Office. A student is still required to sign in with the main office even if their arrival time is during a passing time. Any student failing to sign in may receive lunch detention(s). Any student leaving school after it has started must SIGN OUT in the Attendance Office. A student is still required to sign out wit the main office even if their departure time is during a passing time. A telephone call after the student has left the building may not be acceptable. Any student failing to sign out may receive lunch detention(s) and be considered truant. Days missed due to out-of-school suspension will be counted toward the 90% attendance requirement stated in this policy. In-house suspension will not be counted toward the 90% attendance requirement stated in this policy. When a student has reached 5 absences, excused or unexcused, during the semester the parents will be notified by mail. This letter will also explain the increased requirements needed to earn credit in the class if attendance falls below the 90% requirement stated in this policy. Subsequent letters will be sent as days accumulate.

TARDY POLICY It is the policy of Bullock Creek High School that students must take responsibility for being to class on time. Any student who is not inside the classroom at the start of the class period is considered tardy (the final decision will be left up to the teacher). Ample time (6 minutes) is provided for the students to pass from one class to another. Tardy students may encounter detention, in-school suspension or other consequences. If a student is going to be tardy because he/she was talking to a staff member or administrator, the student must bring a note from that person. Car problems are not automatically excused tardies since bus transportation is provided. Final determination is up to administration. Tardies will be recorded per class (not all classes combined) and will be recorded each semester. Tardies will go back to zero (0) at the beginning of each semester. First (1st) and second (2nd) unexcused tardy in a class shall result in a teacher warning and recorded in the teacher’s attendance book. Third (3rd) and (4th) unexcused tardy in the same class shall result in a 30 minute lunch detention. Students receiving their 5th tardy in a particular class shall receive a 30 minute detention and parents will be notified. Students receiving their 6th tardy in a particular class shall receive one full day of in-school suspension. 5. Excessive tardies (7 or more) in a particular class will result in additional discipline which may include additional days of in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and/or a parent meeting.

PROCEDURES TO RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARD A BULLOCK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

2016-2017

Students must be in attendance 90% of the semester in order to receive credit toward a BCHS diploma. When a student misses more than 10% (ie: 9 days of 87) of a semester in at least one course, he/she must earn a passing grade in the course (may include final exam) and achieve 70% on the end of course assessment. Upon meeting this requirement, the student will receive credit in the course toward a BCHS diploma. Seniors not meeting the 90% attendance requirement during either term will also be required to complete the end of course assessments with a minimum of a 70%.

SPECIAL EDUCATION CUT SCORE PROTOCOL The cut score, which is the score needed to receive credit in regular education and co-taught classes for special education students, is 50%. The cut score for those special education who have attended school for less than 90% of their days shall be 60%. Who Qualifies? -Students with a valid IEP with a deficit in Math qualify in Math and Science -Students with a valid IEP with a deficit in written expression, reading comprehension or basic reading skills qualify in all classes -Students with a valid IEP in all other categories such as, but not limited to OHI, EI, or AI shall qualify when the need is determined by the caseload teacher, the special education director, counselor and principal. -*Students may also qualify for these cut scores in a pull out special education class when the need is determined by the caseload teacher, the special education director, counselor and principal.

BULLETIN BOARDS Bulletin board and wall displays add a great deal to the educational atmosphere of your classroom. Teachers are encouraged to make good use of the bulletin board and wall space available in their room.

CLASSROOM PARTIES All classroom parties will be approved by the administration. Parties will not be approved during the instructional school day or during time scheduled for final exams.

CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT Teachers are encouraged to become actively involved in that portion of "school life" which takes place at the conclusion of the normal school day. Clubs and organizations are essential to the overall education of our students. Teacher participation in the role of advisor or audience is highly recommended and appreciated by our entire community.

COMPUTER USE BY STUDENTS

Any student using a school computer must be supervised. This includes computers in the classroom, in a computer lab, or in the media center. Teachers are not to allow students to use their computer without supervision. Teachers are not to send students to a computer lab without supervision.

DAILY ATTENDANCE It is the responsibility of the teacher to take accurate attendance each hour of class time. It is required that all teachers take attendance at the beginning of the hour. Teachers should take attendance using Skyward. If Skyward is not working, please wait until the end of the hour and try entering your attendance again. If Skyward is down for an extended period of time, the attendance office will notify the teachers as to how attendance should be reported. Students arriving later than 10 minutes after class starts should have a pass to be admitted to class. Those students without a pass should be sent to the office for an admit pass. Remember that a student leaving with more than ten minutes of class time remaining should be marked absent.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE A complete copy of the district’s discipline policy may be found in the Student/Parent Handbook. The classroom teacher should handle most student discipline. It is important that teachers keep accurate information regarding student discipline. Classroom disruptions should be handled using the following steps:

Step 1: Discuss with the student what the problem is and possible solutions. (Document when you spoke to the student and any agreement that was made. A student contract with a signature is very effective)

Step 2: If the problem continues, the teacher should contact the parent or guardian of the student. (Document when and what was said) Step 3: If the problem remains unresolved, refer the student to the detention room or if administration action is needed, fill out a student conduct summary form and turn it into the assistant principal.

If a teacher needs to remove a student immediately from class due to a classroom disruption, he/she should follow the procedure for a Referral to the Detention Room. CASES OF A MORE SERIOUS NATURE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. Teachers should develop a list of classroom rules and procedures that they give to each student. A copy should also be sent to the parents. All rules and procedures should be posted in the classroom. By the first week of school, please turn in a list of your classroom rules to the office. Parental communication is essential in successful disciplinary procedures. Please keep parents informed of potential problems in your classroom. Parents are our best asset when kept informed. Professionally, you should keep a record of these parent contacts.

DRESS CODE (A complete copy of the high school dress code for students can be found in the student/parent handbook.) All students are required to wear clothing that is appropriate for school. Proper student dress and grooming is a responsibility of the student, their parents, and school personnel. A person’s dress and grooming must be in the best interest of the school with respect to the health, welfare, and safety of each individual and must not interrupt the orderly process of education at any time. Clothing should not call attention to the wearer because of design, cut, style, etc. Clothing should not disturb any school-related function. The following are guidelines for student dress. The final decision as to what is appropriate dress for school will be made by the high school administration. Sunglasses shall not be worn at school. Excessively torn clothing shall not be worn at school. Revealing tops may not be worn at school (ie: tank tops, halter tops, shirts and dresses with spaghetti straps, backless shirts and plunging neck lines are inappropriate school clothing) All tops must have a sleeve. All students will wear shirts that cover the midsection of their body. Spandex/ “yoga” pants, leggings or excessively tight pants or skirts may not be worn unless they are worn under pants, shorts or skirts of the appropriate length. This includes while the students is standing and/or seated. Short and skirt length must be at least to the tips of the student’s fingers throughout the school day - this includes while the student is walking and/or seated. Pants that are too baggy or sag and reveal a student’s under garments shall not be worn at school. Shoes or casual foot wear must be worn at all times to be in compliance with the state’s health and safety code. Clothes or hats that promote gang affiliations and violence or inappropriate slogans such as sexual connotations/innuendos, profanity, alcohol advertisements or other drug related information, shall not be worn in school. School staff may determine if or when students are allowed to wear hats in the classroom or a specific setting. Clothing that does not cover undergarments as well as see-through clothing that reveals undergarments or other inappropriate tops shall not be worn. Hooded sweatshirts are allowed in school as long as the hood is not up. Students wearing hoods up will be asked to remove hood and disciplinary action may be taken. If a teacher feels a student is violating the school dress code, the teacher should notify the student and the administration or counseling office.

EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL CHANGE Teachers shall assist the school in the improvement of its operation and educational program through participation in curriculum, special or departmental committees, and through sharing with other staff members those education practices which they have found to be successful. Recognizing that teachers are specialists in their fields and have the necessary skill in dealing effectively with youth, they shall be charged with the responsibility of formulating and implementing meaningful changes in the curriculum and building operations through the building principal.

END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS Written or performance exams will be given in all classes during the scheduled exam period. Exams serve as a unique educational experience which tests a student's ability to recall information. The student's performance on these exams should be incorporated into the student's final term grade. A copy of the written exam, or criteria for the performance exam, must be on file in the principal's office. Any student, who needs to take an exam at a different time other than the scheduled exam period, must get permission from the teacher and administration ahead of time.

All students must take final exams. Seniors will need to take the final exams in the classes required for graduation or in those classes in which they did not meeting the 90% attendance requirement.. The time for senior exams will be determined by their classroom instructor.

FIELD TRIPS At the beginning of each school year, parents sign a permission slip on the back their child’s registration form which grants permission for their student to attend field trips. Prior to each field trip, parents will be notified by the classroom teacher of the date and time of the field trip. When planned with pre-determined educational outcomes, field trips are very beneficial experiences. Pre-approval from the building administrators is required. A field trip that requires the students to spend the night must have board approval. If a field trip is going to involve a large number of students, please inform the cafeteria so that they may plan accordingly.

FOOD AND POP IN THE CLASSROOM Students are not to bring food or pop into the classroom unless the classroom teacher has given the student permission. A teacher can deny a student from entering his/her classroom with a pop or any food.

FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES The Board of Education has a policy on fund raising activities within the schools that require administrative approval for any sales or solicitations of funds. Only recognized school groups may conduct fund raising activities in school. Fund raising activities must be approved by the administration and placed on the school master calendar. Any staff member who would like to have a fund raising activity should pick up a form in the office, complete it and turn it in to the Assistant Principal.

GRADES AND REPORT CARDS Report cards will be given to students every term (18 weeks). Teachers will use Skyward to report grades and citizenship/behavior comments. As a general rule, students must complete all work and exams by the end of the term in order to receive credit. Grades of “incomplete” can be given in cases where the student can provide justifiable reasons for not completing assignments in the time provided. Arrangements for receiving the grade of incomplete must be made in advance. Incomplete grades must be turned in to the guidance office within one week of the end of a term, unless arrangements are made with administration.

All teachers should be using an accumulated grading system. The grading system uses the letter grades: A, B, C, D, and E, with the plus and minus.

A = Excellent D = Below Average B = Very Good E = Failing C = Average CR = Credit (not used to calculate grade point average) NC= No Credit (not used to calculate grade point average)

Under unusual circumstances, with the agreement of the teacher, guidance department, and administration, a grade of “CR” (credit) may be awarded.

HALL PASSES Students are not to be allowed to go to the restroom, to get a drink of water, or to go to the pop or candy machines during the class hour except in extreme emergency. If this situation should arise, a hall pass must be issued using the planner or other method determined by the classroom teacher. Teachers must give passes when sending students out of the room or to any other class. This must be kept to a minimum. Students are not allowed to roam in the halls. If a teacher causes another student to be late to his/her next class, the teacher should issue the student a pass or contact the classroom teacher to prevent him or her from being marked tardy.

HALLWAY RESPONSIBILITIES Much can be done to improve the discipline in the halls. DON'T TOLERATE RUNNING OR LOUD, BOISTEROUS BEHAVIOR. Write a referral if necessary. Pupil conduct in the halls is one of the first things that impress favorably, or otherwise, a visitor in our school. Probably most of the noise and confusion is mere thoughtlessness or carelessness on the part of the student. We are counting on 100% cooperation from every single teacher from the first day of school to reduce this noise and confusion. Teachers will not be assigned specific supervision schedules (except for restroom supervision, see pg. 19.), but every teacher should be in the hallways during the change of classes. When possible, the teacher should be the first out of the room. This will avoid unnecessary charging out of the rooms. Remember, the bell does not dismiss students from your class; you dismiss students from your class. Do not allow students to line up at the door before the bell rings. If your next class is not in the same room, stay in the room until all of your pupils have filed out before you go to your next assigned class.

HARASSMENT/BULLYING POLICY

(A complete copy of the school district’s harassment/bullying policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.) Teachers should be aware of the district’s harassment/bullying policy. Conduct constituting harassment/bullying may take different forms, such as verbal, non-verbal and physical contact. It may be in the form of sexual harassment or in a variety of other forms of harassment such as gender, ethnic, religious, disability, height, and weight harassment. Cyber bullying is one other form of harassment the teachers should be aware of. Please report any evidence of this behavior to the administration. Teachers need to make sure that they are not allowing any type of action in their classroom that could be considered harassment/bullying. If a teacher notices student harassment/bullying, they should put an end to it, document the incident and report it to administration if necessary.

HOMEWORK Homework related to class work should be assigned in all academic classes. Whenever possible, allow some class time for the student to attempt the work and receive clarification before it is taken home.

HOUSEKEEPING Ventilation and lighting are a very important part of education. Use the lights whenever they are needed, but turn them off when you are not in the room and at the end of the day. When leaving a classroom, each teacher should check to see that the chairs are in order and the room is in good condition. The teacher holding the last class in each room each day is

responsible for turning off lights, shutting the windows, closing the curtain, and locking the door. Our building has many visitors after school and in the evening. It is important that you lock and close all doors leading to your classroom when you are ready to leave for the day. If there are times that your room does not appear to have been cleaned as well as it should have been, please bring this to the attention of the administration. In the same respect, it will be brought to your attention times when your room does not appear as orderly as it should be. Please be alert for any misuse of furniture or school property at all times and take it upon yourself to promptly correct the situation. Students must not be allowed to take advantage of school property. Teachers are asked to be especially aware of this fact and act quickly and decisively if a student is misusing property.

ILLNESS In case you are unable to teach because of illness or emergency, please contact Aesop before 6:45 am using the internet web site www.aesoponline.com. If you still are having problems please call, Todd Gorsuch (859-6283). If Todd is not available, call Dennis Tomko at (989) 698-6341.

LESSON PLANS Lesson plans should be prepared by all teachers at all times. Please provide lesson plans when requested by administration. Plans should be written with the intent of possibly a substitute teacher using them with understanding and clarity. In an emergency you may also e-mail emergency lesson plans to Mrs. Holt at holtr@bcreek.org.

MONEY All depositing of money and requesting of checks shall be done through Mrs. Holt in the main office. All money is to be counted, coins rolled, and an accounting of the money included.

BOOK FINES/MONEY OWED BY STUDENTS A list of all students who owe money, or have lost/damaged books should be turned in to Mrs. Holt at the end of each semester.

PARENT COMMUNICATION Teachers shall evaluate, record, and report to the parents the progress or lack of progress of their child and other pertinent information. Communication with parents is the easiest way to prevent problems between the parent, student, and teacher. The telephone is the quickest way to communicate with parents. Written communications to parents should be shared with the principal if they pertain to the class as a whole or if they outline plans or activities. If it is merely a communication to the parent regarding a pupil's school work or

social behavior, this procedure may be followed at the discretion of the teacher. REMEMBER THAT PARENTS APPRECIATE POSITIVE CALLS AS WELL AS CALLS CONCERNING PROBLEMS THAT STUDENTS HAVE.

PREPARATION Each teacher has at least one Preparation Period per day. The purpose of this period is to enable the teacher to confer with students and also give time for class preparation. Parental contacts are appreciated and encouraged during this preparation period.

RECORD KEEPING Teachers shall maintain grades and attendance records at all times. It should be possible to review and evaluate a student's academic and attendance record at any time. Each teacher should have a consistent way for determining tardiness.

RESTROOM SUPERVISION Teachers are expected to help monitor the supervision of the school bathrooms sometime during the day. This should be done prior to the beginning of the assigned hour. (Please check the Restroom Supervision Schedule on page 19.) If a teacher notices any problem in a restroom, he or she should report it immediately to the office. STAFF ASSIGNMENT OF RESTROOM SUPERVISION

HOUR SHOP GIRLS E WING BOYS D WING BOYS B WING 1 Boman Forbes Borsenik Korson 2 Badour Rubingh Barth 3 Shaffner Hahn McGuire Korson 4 Murray Martin Freeland 5 Boman Discher Olinger Korson

6 Sawicki GIRLS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS HOUR A-WING B-WING CAFÉ. AREA CAFÉ. AREA

1 Sweebe DuBois Kalina Poole 2 Bowen Goward Syring

3 Hoefer Landon Kalina Sweebe 4 Fleming Rubingh

5 Syring Poole Kalina Bowen 6 Doud Goward HOUR BOYS A-WING

1 Church 2

3 Church 4

5 Church 6 ***Restrooms are to be checked prior to the beginning of the assigned hour. If there are any problems, contact the office immediately.

STAFF ATHLETIC PASSES

Staff may use their staff I.D. badge as a pass into athletic events. Staff athletic passes will admit the BCSD employee to any home contest.

BULLOCK CREEK TRANSPORTATION ATHLETIC GUIDELINES FOR RIDING BUSES

The following guidelines should be followed when an athletic team is being transported by a Bullock Creek School bus: The coach is responsible for the behavior of the athletes on the bus. The driver has ultimate responsibility for safety. The coach will be notified immediately if behavior on the bus is becoming a safety concern. Bus rules are the same for sporting events as they are for transporting students to and from school. Students will be reprimanded if they ignore these rules. A map should be sent providing directions to the event site. If there is a question on routing, the coach and bus driver should decide together which route to be used. The driver has the final responsibility to avoid dangerous road conditions and other driving hazards. Buses are limited to 50 mph on secondary roads and 55 mph on limited access highways by state law. Please plan your departure time appropriately. Busses also must stop at all railroad crossings. Coaches and athletes must be seated before the bus starts and remain seated until the bus is fully stopped. Head and arms must be kept inside the bus at all times. Equipment should be properly stored. The aisle and rear door should not be blocked by equipment. The drivers view should not be blocked by equipment. Athletes should not eat on the bus unless specific arrangements have been made with the bus driver. No glass containers should be taken on the bus. Drinks should have a re-closable lid. All litter should be deposited in the garbage at the first opportunity. No use of ANY tobacco products are allowed on the bus. Once the bus has arrived at the athletic event, the driver and bus are free to leave the area for refueling, eating, etc. However, if the event is outside and the weather is threatening, the bus driver is required to stay at the event with the bus to provide protection for students. If leaving the event site, the bus driver should have a cell phone and will supply the coach with that number if an event finishes ahead of schedule and the bus needs to return. If the coach needs the bus or wishes to discuss the exact time and place of boarding, arrangements should be made before the coach leaves the bus. The coach should personally check the bus for litter, athletic equipment, etc. after the team has left the bus at the conclusion of the trip. It is hoped that these guidelines will assure a pleasant and safe trip for the bus driver, coach and team. If there are any comments, Transportation can be reached at 989-382-4015. Go Lancers!

STAFF HOURS The high school building will be open no later than 6:50 a.m. The exact time for our staff to report will be 7:33 a.m. Staff should be in assigned areas for interactive time at 7:38 to 7:53 a.m. Instruction 7:53 to 2:38. Staff may depart 2:53. If there is a need for an exception to this, please discuss it with the building principal on an individual basis.

STAFF MEETINGS The purpose of building faculty meetings is to provide the opportunity to handle the general business of school which, in turn, helps to enhance the effectiveness of our teaching and building operation. Meetings will be held every two weeks and will begin promptly at 2:50. Please check the monthly calendar that is handed out for dates and times of these meetings. Anyone that has to miss a staff meeting must clear this through the Principal or Assistant Principal and make arrangements to get the information from them at a later date.

STAFF PARKING There is a designated parking area for staff located directly in front of the school that is separate from the student parking area. Teachers may still park in the student parking section if they wish, but must apply to receive a designated parking space. Parking out back is very limited and should be avoided if possible. If a vehicle is parked in such a way that it is blocking the flow of traffic or is not in a designated parking area, that vehicle will have to be moved.

STUDENT SUPERVISION The supervision of students, at all times, is vital. Good supervision will help to recognize potential problems before they occur and to take the appropriate action. It will also help to limit times where you may be liable for the results of student's actions. Teachers shall be aware of the standards of conduct expected of pupils in the halls, lunchroom, and on the school grounds; teach these standards; and enforce them. It shall be the teacher's responsibility to supervise students and not condone student behavior which is contrary to school policy. Teachers shall be responsible for those students assigned to them for each class period and shall remain in the classroom to supervise said students except for extreme emergencies. Attendance at assemblies during class time is mandatory.

SUBSTITUTE FOLDER AND EMERGENCY LESSON PLANS

Each teacher is asked to keep a folder regarding their classroom operation and specific information they would want a substitute to be aware of. This will be kept in the teacher’s classroom to be used by the substitute teacher when he/she arrives in the morning. The substitute folder and emergency lesson plans will need to be completed no later than the second Friday of the school year. PLEASE PRINT ATTENDANCE SHEETS FOR YOUR SUBSTITUTE. SEATING CHARTS ARE HELPFUL FOR THE SUBSTITUTE

SUMMER SCHOOL Bullock Creek offers a modified summer school program for students who need additional time to bring their grade up to passing. This is for students who have made an effort during the school year to pass. This is not intended to replace all the work that the class did during the school year. Students who do not attempt the work during the school year will not be eligible to take summer school. Not all courses will be offered during summer school. Teachers should let the counseling office know if a student is not eligible to take their class during summer school because they failed to attempt the work during the school year.

TEACHER-IMPOSED SUSPENSIONS (A complete copy of this policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.) Pursuant to Michigan School Code, a teacher may immediately remove and suspend a student from a class, subject, or activity when the student engages in conduct prohibited by law, Board of Education, or by the School Code of Conduct. Prohibited conduct includes when a student’s behavior is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it interferes with the teacher’s ability to effectively teach or manage the class, or interferes with the ability of other students to learn.

The Teacher-imposed Suspensions components are as follows: A teacher must have “good reason to believe” the student’s conduct warrants suspension under this policy. After determining if a student has violated this policy, the teacher shall immediately send the student to the office for appropriate action. The teacher shall send to the office a “Removal from class” form with the student when possible and report the suspension to the principal or designee. Any student suspended under this policy shall not be allowed to return to the class, subject, or activity from which he or she was suspended until the passage of one (1) full school day from the time of the student’s infraction unless otherwise permitted by mutual agreement of the teacher who ordered the suspension and the principal/designee.

If the student remains in school, the principal or designee shall ensure that the student is under appropriate supervision. A student attending separate class periods throughout the school day shall be permitted during the term of the suspension to attend other classes taught by other teachers only when the student’s conduct does not rise to the level of requiring a multiple day suspension or expulsion in accordance with Board of Education policy or the school’s student handbook. Within 24 hours of the teacher-imposed suspension, the teacher shall ask the student’s parent/guardian to attend a parent-teacher conference regarding the suspension. An administrator shall attend the conference if requested. A written summary of the incident and the parent/guardian contact must be provided to the building principal or designee within 24 hours after the parent/guardian contact was made.

TEXTBOOKS Each textbook that is signed out by a student should be carefully inspected and information regarding the condition of the textbook should be recorded on the textbook sign out sheet. Teachers should inspect the text and sign out sheet when the book is issued. It is important that all information regarding the text be recorded.

WEAPONS POLICY (A complete copy of the district’s weapons policy can be found in the Student/Parent handbook.) If a teacher notices a student in possession of a dangerous weapon, he/she must report this immediately to the administration.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

� Students may carry cell phones and electronic devices during the school day. Electronic devices may include but are not limited to: computers, tablets (i.e., iPads and similar devices), electronic readers (“e-readers”; i.e., Kindles and similar devices), cell phones (i.e., mobile/cellular telephones, smartphones (e.g. Blackberry, iPhone, Android devices, Windows mobile devices, etc.)), and/or other web-enabled devices of any type.

� Students may use cell phones and electronic devices before and after school, during their lunch break and in between classes so long as they do not create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment.

� During class time, which includes restroom breaks and other reasons a student may be outside of a classroom, cell phones and electronic devices will remain out of sight and turned off, unless approved by a teacher or administrator.

� Use of cell phones and electronic devices is prohibited at all times in restrooms and locker rooms or in other areas where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

� Except as authorized by a teacher or administrator, students are prohibited from using cell phones and electronic devices to capture, record and/or transmit words or sounds and or images of any student, staff member, or other person.

� The school district does not assume responsibility for lost or stolen cell phones or electronic devices.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES From time to time we will hold fire drills, tornado drills, and other emergency drills as needed. Students are to follow the directions of school personnel in these situations. In an actual emergency, the cooperation of everyone can avoid tragedy. Procedures are posted in every classroom.

SIGNAL - LONG CONTINUOUS HORN BLASTS IN CASE OF FIRE USE THE FOLLOWING PLAN OF EVACUATION. ALL STUDENTS ARE TO WALK TO EXITS IN A SINGLE FILE. "A" WING Room 1A – Go through the exit out of the west side of “A” wing (between room 4A and 6A). Follow room 3A. Use the left door. Room 2A – Go through the exit out of the west side of “A” wing (between room 4A and 6A). Follow room 4A. Use the right door. Room 3A – Go through the exit out of the west side of “A” wing (between room 4A and 6A). Follow room 5A. Use the left door. Room 4A – Go through the exit out of the west side of “A” wing (between room 4A and 6A). Use the right door. Room 5A – Use the left door of the south exit at the end of “A” wing, follow Central Office. Room 6A – Use the right door of the south exit at the end of “A” wing. Central Office - Use the left door of the south exit at the end of “A” wing, follow room 9A. "B" WING Room 1B - Use the exit at the west end of “B” wing. Follow room 3B. Use the right door. Room 2B - Go through the outside door in the room. Room 3B – Use the exit at the west end of “B” wing. Use the right door. Room 4B - Go through the outside door in room 2B. Room 5B - Use the exit at the west end of “B” wing. Follow room 7B. Use the left door. Room 6B - Go through the outside door in the room.

Room 7B - Use the exit at the west end of “B” wing. Follow room 9B. Use the left door. Room 8B - Go through the outside door in the room. Room 9B - Use the exit at the west end of “B” wing. Follow room 11B. Use the left door. Room 11B - Use the exit at the west end of “B” wing. Use the left door. CAFETERIA - Use west exit doors in cafeteria. MAIN AND AUX GYMS - Use the east exit doors in the gym. GIRL'S LOCKER ROOM - Use the east exit doors in the gym. BOY'S LOCKER ROOM - Use the east exit doors in the gym. KITCHEN - Use the exit door off the west side of the supply room. MAINTENANCE – Use the door off the west side of the maintenance room A-WING STAFF WORK ROOM – Use front doors by main office. "D" WING Room 1D – Exit through the north exit door across the hallway use the right door. Room 2D – Exit through the north exit door just beyond the boys restroom (to your left) use left door. Room 3D – Exit through the north exit door follow room 1D use right door Rooms 4D – Exit through the north exit door just beyond boys restroom (to your left) follow 2D use left door. Room 5D – Exit through the exit door by room 10 D and follow room 7D. Use left door. Room 6D – Exit through the exit door by room10 D. Use right door follow 8D. Room 7D – Exit through the exit door by room 10D. Use left door. Room 8D – Exit through the exit door by room 10D. Use left door. Room 9D - Go through the outside door in the room. Room 10D – Exit through the outside door in the room. Room 11D – Exit through the outside door in the room. GUIDANCE OFFICE - Use the exit by the main office entrance. AUDITORIUM - Exit through the outside door in the lobby. LIBRARY – Exit through the outside door in the room DISTANCE LEARNING - Exit through hallway doors by aux gym. “E WING”

Room 1E – Exit through hallway doors by aux gym. Room 2E – Exit through Auditorium lobby door Room 3E – Exit through hallway doors by aux gym. Room 4E – Exit through Auditorium lobby door. Room 5E – Exit through Auditorium lobby door Room 6E - Exit through outside door in room Room 7E – Exit through Auditorium lobby door SHOP AND MUSIC AREAS Band Room - Use the outside door in the room. Weight Room – Exit through doors on the east end of the aux gym Wood Shop - Use the outside door in the room. Metal Shop - Use the outside door in the room.

TORNADO WARNING:

SIGNAL - INTERMITTENT RINGING OF THE CLASS BELL

1. Time permitting, notification will be made over the P.A. system, followed by intermittent ringing of the class passing bell. 2. When notification is received, students should take cover in the following manner: All students in “A” wing should proceed immediately to the girl’s locker room through the gym entrance doors. All students in “B” wing and 1D, 3D, 5D, 7D, 9D, AND 11D should proceed to hallway between the cafeteria and “D” wing. All students in 2D, 4D, 6D, 8D, 10D and Distance Learning room should proceed to the Distance Learning room. All students in “E” wing and the band room should proceed to the hallway outside the band room. All students in Shop and 6E should go to the hallway area between the shop and 6E. If a situation arises that the above procedures cannot be taken due to the lack of time, all students should remain in the classroom and take cover next to the inside wall and sit with their face and head protected.

LOCK DOWN/SHELTER IN PLACE

Notification will be made over the P.A. system. Situation will be given at this time. You are to lock your door and not let any student(s) in or out of your classroom. You should place the red or green card under your classroom door. The halls and bathrooms will be checked by the principal and assistant principal. Outside doors will be secured. Teachers and students are not to use school phones or cell phones. Teachers and students are to remain in classrooms until the all clear is given.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NON DISCRIMINATORY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The Bullock Creek Board of Education complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Bullock Creek Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, height, weight, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Inquiries concerning the application of, or grievances of, (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 19901.

If any person believes that Bullock Creek School District, or any part of the school organization, has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (4) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and (5) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 they may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator at the following address:

Director of Instructional Services Bullock Creek School District 1420 S. Badour Road Midland, MI 48640 (989) 631-9022 2. The person who believes a valid basis for grievance exists shall discuss the grievance

informally and on a verbal basis with the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with an answer to the complainant within ten (10) business days. If this reply is not acceptable to the complainant,

he/she may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

STEP 1: A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator within ten (10)

business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

STEP 2: A complainant wishing to appeal the decision of the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within ten (10) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complaint within 10 business days. STEP 3: If unsatisfied, the complainant may appeal through a signed, written statement to the Board of Education within ten (10) business days of receiving the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within ten (10) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days

of this meeting. STEP 4: If at this point the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled, further

appeal may be made to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.Inquiries concerning the nondiscriminatory policy may be directed to Director, Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202. The local Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the district’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the Civil Rights Coordinator’s office