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McCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Home of the Tigers!
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ALMA MATER
Oh, McClain, school of beauty, with love and with pride
We honor and praise thee: thy memories abide.
Thy truth we will cherish through all the long years,
And ever be faithful to our Alma Mater dear.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Message from your Principal 2
A Message from the Student Council 3
Philosophy and Objectives 4
THE SCHOOL DAY 5
Student Attendance 11
Student Conduct Code 16
Discipline 21
Discipline Plan 23
THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES 25
THE PROGRAM OF GUIDANCE 26
THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES 28
APPENDIX
A. Daily Time Schedule 30
B. Greenfield School Calendar 31
C. Great Oaks School Calendar 32
D. Bus Transportation Regulations 33
E. Attendance Policy 34
F. Tardiness Policy 37
G. Graduation Requirements 38
H. Diploma with Honors Requirements 39
I. The Grading System 40
J. Class Ranking 41
K. Scholarship Honor Rolls 42
L. Guide to Local Scholarships 42
M. Student Activity/Athletic Eligibility 42
N. McClain High School Clubs 43
O. Class and Club Directory 45
P. Athletic/Activity Policies and Agreements 46
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at McClain High School. I trust that after
summer vacation you are ready to begin another year of challenges and exciting
events. We must at all times remember the purpose for school; to prepare each
student to become a successful and productive citizen. This includes the
development of good habits of punctuality, attendance, and obedience to rules and
requirements. Working for academic excellence is expected of all students.
Students who have not successfully completed all parts of the Ohio Graduation
Test must remember that passing the test is a requirement for graduation. I expect
those who have not yet completed the tests to take every advantage of opportunities
to improve basic skills.
Please keep in mind that opportunities in later life will be determined, to a large
extent, by what you are learning today.
Your high school experiences are greatly enhanced by participation in student
activities, such as clubs, music groups, athletics, dramatics and many others. I
encourage you to become actively involved in one or more of these activities. You
will be surprised at your potential and enjoy the friendships, which will be made.
We are privileged to be a part of McClain High School. It is with enthusiasm and
optimism that we begin another school year. Let's strive for excellence.
Have a great school year!
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL
Good morning, McClain High School. I hope you’re all ready for another thrilling year
filled with classes, clubs, and social cliques. One long school year packed with as much
(or as little) as you can manage. I, Thomas Henry, and my Vice President, Kimberly
Goddard, have some advice for all of the classes.
Freshmen – “Don’t get pushed in the bushes!” I’m kidding. That virtually never happens.
There are other things to worry about. This is it. You’re beginning the start of a long,
grueling, adventure-packed journey that we call high school. But, not to contradict myself
completely… Those four years go fast. One day, when you’re a big, bad senior, you’ll
look back at your time as a freshman and wonder where all the time went. For this reason,
we urge you to make the most of this year and all of them to come. Make new friends and
involve yourself in as much as possible. If you’re on the edge about doing something – do
it. You don’t want to try it later, love it, and regret missing out on one year or more of it.
So, go to the club meetings at the beginning of the year if something even remotely
interests you. If you don’t think that activity’s for you, don’t continue, but who knows?
You may love it. Again, we insist: Try new things. Good things, though. Not drugs. Never
drugs.
Sophomores – Are you ready to do OGT prep until you die and still have to take a
standardized test?? Oh. Wait. Well, that’s what sophomore year used to be about. (You
now have a much more gruesome test.) Anywho. I’m sorry to say that there’s not much we
can tell you. Sophomore year… It’s boring. In fact, it might just be the most boring year
of your entire education. So, use that to your advantage. You’re past the initial shock of
freshman year, and you’re not quite to the dreaded stress of junior year. Relax and enjoy
your time in this in between stage, but still strive to exceed expectations in everything you
do. You’re the underdogs. This is the time to show everyone what you’ve got for the years
to come.
Juniors – “If you fail here, you’ll fail at life.” That’s what everyone thinks, right? Well,
honestly, through December of 2015, you’ll wonder what everyone was talking about. But
oh baby, there’s a storm a-comin’. Once 2016 hits, you will feel the wrath of every stress
that high school has to offer. You will begin to wonder if all your teachers are conspiring
together to make your life miserable. Add in everything else you’re involved in, in and out
of school, and you’re going to cry. But, before you grow weary of heart, remember: The
payoff is so, so sweet. A year from now, you’re going to be a senior, and you’ll look back
at all that work with the greatest satisfaction. I guarantee it. Keep that in mind during the
year to come, and face the challenges with the most confident, determined, and
persevering mindset that you can possibly manage. It is so incredibly worth it. (And also,
before we move on… Congrats on making it this far. You’re upperclassmen now.)
Seniors – Wow… We’re seniors. Our 14th and final year in school for most of us before
we go off into the real world to pursue our goals, wherever that will take us. Let’s make
the most of it. For everyone individually, there will be a lot of lasts this year, but we all
have to remember to make a few firsts, too. Have a blast with new friends and old ones,
because this could be the last serious time that you’ll have with them before graduation
and college. In everything you do, do everything you can to shine. To outshine. Let’s
make our mark on Edward Lee McClain High School and make our class remembered as
the most outgoing, talented, and overall best group of people to ever walk down those
sacred marble stairs.
And to everyone here at McClain… This is your one and only chance to be a freshman, to
be a sophomore, to be a junior, and, especially, to be a senior. Make your mark.
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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
The vision of Edward Lee McClain High School states, “By embracing change for
the future, honoring rich tradition, and creating a memorable experience, McClain
High School will produce graduates who are well equipped to meet the challenges
of education, work, and life.”
The mission of Edward Lee McClain High School is to equip students with the
skills, work ethic and attitude necessary to be responsible, functioning, and
contributing members of society.
We must offer an educational program that encourages each student to become a
life-long learner in order to take charge of his or her own education and develop
adaptability to any environment. Within the curriculum, there must be offered a
variety of opportunities for individual students to discover themselves and to
recognize improvement and progress in their studies.
While recognizing the individual, the school should teach the fundamentals of our
democratic society and instill in students pride in themselves and in their heritage.
Instruction should promote an understanding of basic rights and responsibilities in
society so that the student can deal with the challenges of life.
Our objectives are as follows:
To help each student develop skills and values which enable the individual to be a
responsible member of his or her community.
To encourage each student to realize the practical value of the course content in his
or her everyday life.
To teach each student to develop and use sound principles of logic.
To plan, organize, and direct activities in the classroom that will inspire student
initiative and self-motivation.
To recognize individual differences and to provide for the maximum development
of each student's capacity.
To provide opportunities for all students to achieve successes in their learning
programs so that they gain confidence and develop pride in themselves.
To help students realize that learning is a life-long process that requires monitoring
their own improvement, which is necessary for continued success.
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To encourage students to accept responsibility for their actions and to finish each
task to the best of their abilities.
To provide a classroom atmosphere that will encourage open communication.
To encourage students to use the school library and other community resources to
enhance the learning process.
To help students develop interests and habits that are conducive to good health and
to participate in physical activities for growth and recreation.
To encourage students to appreciate the value of the home, the family, and positive
family relationships.
To help students recognize the value of earning and maintaining trust.
To help students understand the contributions of many cultures and their
continuing importance in our American society.
To prepare students to live, work, share, and compete in our democratic society and
multicultural world.
To strive for excellence in achieving local, state and national testing standards.
To assist students in making use of available technology.
*Approved by the McClain High School Faculty 5/4/12
THE SCHOOL DAY
You are guided throughout the school day by the rules, regulations and customs of
McClain High School. Please read the following summary of these rules,
regulations, and customs so that you can govern your behavior accordingly.
At various points you will be referred to one or more appendices. You are
responsible for knowing and observing rules and regulations in the appendices as
well as in the main text of the Handbook.
This section, "The School Day," contains the essential information you need to
establish a comfortable daily routine.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENTERING AND LEAVING SCHOOL: Any student in grades 9-12 who wants
to enter the school building before 7:34 a.m. is to go directly to the old gym area by
way of the hallway between the gyms. You may enter from Sixth Street or from the
courtyard. No student is to enter the building by any other doorway prior to 7:34
a.m.
After school is dismissed in the afternoon, students are to leave school grounds
within fifteen minutes unless they are with a teacher or are participating in a student
activity supervised by a teacher. A student with a signed pass may enter the
building earlier or leave later than the above stated times.
DAILY TIME SCHEDULE: The daily time schedule is printed in the Appendix.
Please remember that the tones signifying the end of the period are sounded to
remind teachers that the period is over. The teacher dismisses you; tones do not.
A four-minute passing time is provided. Remember that the primary purpose of
school is to educate; socialize before and after school and at noon. Use the passing
period to get to the next class on time.
OPENING EXERCISES: Each morning we will open school at 7:40 a.m. with the
Pledge of Allegiance led by a student over the public address system. Following
the announcements, students will view the "Channel One" news program.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Essential public address announcements affecting the
entire student body will be made at the beginning of period 1, and emergency
public address announcements will be made as necessary. So that school will be
disrupted as little as possible by the public address system, please submit your
requests for public address announcements to the high school office by the end of
the previous day, and please limit those to announcements affecting the entire
student body.
Printed announcements will be distributed to all teachers and available in the office
by the end of period 2 each day. We expect that messages for fewer than 10
students will be delivered to students personally rather than placed on the printed
announcements or read over the public address system.
HOMEROOMS: You will report to homerooms for special purposes throughout
the school year. Homeroom will be used for issuing lockers, orientation,
registration and scheduling, issuing grade cards, and for other purposes as the need
arises.
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LOCKERS: Your homeroom teacher will assign you a locker. You will need to
share this locker with another student. Students are to only use the locker and lock
assigned to them by the school. Locks must remain locked and on designated
lockers at all times. Students who do not follow this requirement will be subjected
to disciplinary action.
The school furnishes you a locker and lock ($1.00 rental fee for lock) for storage of
your possessions. The school retains the right to inspect any locker at any time and
without notice to you. You should not store any valuables in your locker. The
school will cooperate with the police in the investigation of any thefts, but the
school cannot accept responsibility for possessions lost because of theft from a
locker, including the breaking or theft of the lock. Lost locks will result in the
student being billed $5.00 for replacement cost.
HALL PASSES: You must carry a valid hall pass whenever you leave your
assigned area during any class period. It is your responsibility to secure a pass
from your teacher. You will be disciplined according to the McClain High School
Discipline Plan if you are out of your assigned area without a pass.
LUNCH PERIOD PRIVILEGES: High school students are permitted to leave the
school campus during the lunch period. Please keep in mind that the lunch period
is only 30 minutes long and that you must return to class for the next period on
time. Pupils may leave during the lunch period unless the privilege is revoked by
the administration. However, certain responsibilities go hand in hand with this
privilege.
Students are discouraged from driving their private vehicles during lunch.
However, students may drive to lunch if they have parental approval. Students will
continue to be under school jurisdiction regardless of their mode of transportation
during lunch period.
High School students are to use the streets, not alleys, during lunch period. Do not
congregate in nor use the alleys. Punishments for violating this policy will include
but not necessarily be limited to a revocation of your privilege to leave the campus
during the noon hour.
If you remain on campus during the lunch period, you are to use one of the
following areas:
1. The old gymnasium.
2. Courtyard area behind the auditorium.
3. Cafetorium.
All other areas are off limits during the lunch period.
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Do not carry any food out of the lunchroom. Finish your food in the lunchroom,
and dispose of all trash in the trash containers. Do not carry food onto the campus
except in a paper bag as a sack lunch. If you eat off campus, you are to finish
eating and drinking before you enter campus. Dispose of your trash in the
containers at the edge of the campus. Please keep the streets of our city and out
campus clean! Put all trash in trash containers. Let’s make the appearance of our
campus a matter of pride.
TAKING MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL: Students who are under the care of a
physician and who must take medication during the school day must have
completed and returned a signed parental request and information form prior to
bringing the medication to school. These forms are available in the high school
office upon request.
The completed form along with the medication must be taken to, and kept in, the
nurse's office in the McArthur Building. The medication must be taken to the nurse
before school, and any remaining dosages picked up after school.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY: You are expected
to do your part in taking care of school property. Students will be held responsible
for all debts incurred at McClain High School. If you break, damage, or lose
school property, you will be disciplined according to the McClain High School
discipline code and you and your parents will be billed for the damages and/or
replacement costs.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS: Fire and tornado drills insure your safety in an
emergency so you should take them with caution and seriousness. When the fire
alarm sounds, students are to exit the building in a quiet and orderly fashion.
Students are to remain at least 30 feet from the building until instructed by the
teacher to re-enter the building.
Fire drills are unannounced and occur periodically throughout the school year.
Teachers will instruct you in the procedure for exiting from the room and the
building. All persons shall leave the buildings during a fire drill.
Tornado drills will occur periodically throughout tornado season. All persons upon
being notified by announcement, or air horn shall go immediately to their assigned
areas and remain there until dismissed.
The potential danger associated with a fire and/or tornado drill demands complete
compliance with all rules, regulations and directions given.
INJURIES: All injuries to students must be reported to the high school office
immediately. In case of serious injury or illness, the school will render first aid and
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contact parents as soon as possible. Should there be an illness or injury of a serious
nature, and the parents cannot be located, the school will make every effort to
secure medical aid and emergency medical care. See "Medical Emergency
Procedure" as posted in classrooms and hallways.
Students are given an opportunity to purchase an accident insurance policy at the
beginning of each school year. You are encouraged to obtain this or similar
protection.
A written report must be turned in to the principal within 24 hours of the
occurence.
WORK PERMITS: If you wish to obtain any kind of employment (you must be at
least 14 years of age), go to the principal's office to secure forms and instructions.
Summer Employment: Minors 16 and 17 years of age are not required to provide a
working permit after the last day of the school term in the spring and before the first
day of the school term in the fall (in non-hazardous employment). The minor must
provide the employer with evidence of proof of age and a statement signed by the
minor's parent or guardian consenting to the proposed employment.
LOST AND FOUND: Lost and found items are handled through the high school
office. If a student finds a “Lost” item on school property, that item must be taken
to the office immediately.
VISITORS: McClain High School is happy to have parents or other interested
citizens visit their school. Visitors must get a special visitor's pass from the
principal.
Adult visitors are welcome at all times. Should you want to speak to a particular
teacher, please call in advance so the appointment can be made at a time when a
teacher is not in class. Teachers are free from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day for
appointments.
Student visitors will not be permitted in McClain High School unless special
permission is granted in advance by the principal. If the student is from another
school district, he or she is not welcome in our school when his or her school is in
session. As a general rule, student or other non-alumni visitors will not be
permitted to visit while school is in session.
Preschool children are not to be brought to school except with prior permission of
the principal.
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BUS TRANSPORTATION: Students must understand that bus transportation is a
privilege which may be taken away from you if you break the bus transportation
rules. Study the "Bus Transportation Regulations" in the Appendix and abide by
those rules
The bus driver is to be obeyed at all times. If the bus driver refers you to the
administration, you will be disciplined according to the McClain High School
Discipline Plan. One option to be used in most cases is to remove you from the bus
and to require your parents to transport you.
THE LIBRARY: The library is located on the third floor of McClain High School.
Students may come from study hall to the library for reference work or for casual
reading. A student may also come from a classroom to work on an assignment if
the teacher issues a pass to the student.
Only one visit per day is permitted unless the librarian makes an exception. No
more than two books may be checked out at one time. The books may be borrowed
for two weeks and then renewed if need be. Report cards will be held for overdue
books. Full replacement cost will be charged for a lost or damaged book.
Proper student conduct is expected in the library. Talking is not permitted.
Students who do not behave as expected will be sent back to the study hall or
classroom and not permitted to return to the library until the librarian grants
permission to the student to do so.
Each student will be issued one library card to serve throughout his or her high
school years. The student must present his or her library card in order to check out
materials. A replacement cost of $2.00 will be charged for a lost or damaged
library card.
VENDING MACHINES: Vending machines are located in the hallway between
the gymnasiums and in the cafetorium. Machines are placed in the school as a
privilege and abuse or failure to follow rules for usage could result in the removal
of this privilege. Students are not to take drinks and/or cans, or other snacks and
wrappers throughout the buildings. Drinks are to be consumed near the machine or
outdoors.
Students can only purchase items from the cafeteria during their designated lunch
period.
Students are not permitted in the Middle School building to purchase snacks.
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STUDENT MOTOR VEHICLES: Students are to park their vehicles in the
student parking lot adjacent to the football field only! Students may only park in
the designated areas and spaces.
Students are not to park on either side of the new vocational building, in the
parking lots at Sixth and Lafayette Streets or beside the alumni field house.
Students are not to park in areas designated as "Reserved" or "No Parking."
At all times students are to operate motor vehicles in a safe manner taking care as to
the many pedestrians in the area.
All vehicles on school property are subject to search for contraband.
Failure to follow these rules could result in one of the following: (1) Saturday
School (2) Out of School Suspension (3) Loss of driving and/or parking privileges
(4) The filing of traffic charges and/or towing of motor vehicles at the owner's
expense.
Students under the age of 18 may drive to and from school only with parental
permission.
SECURITY CAMERAS
Security cameras are located at various locations on school property and on school
buses. The cameras are placed to help insure the safety of all students. Students
should be aware that tapes are viewed periodically and used to clarify and reinforce
administrative decisions. The tapes and images remain the property of the school
district.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Under the Ohio compulsory school attendance law (Ohio Revised Code 3321)
children between the ages of six (6) and eighteen (18) must attend school. A
child under six years of age who has been enrolled in kindergarten also shall be
considered of compulsory school age per Ohio Revised Code. The Greenfield
Exempted Village School District believes success in school is directly related
to attendance and has adopted policies to encourage and reward good
attendance. Ensuring good attendance will require a strong partnership between
the district and the parent(s). This policy spells out the district’s student
attendance expectation and procedures for absences.
Attendance is important to us:
The Greenfield Exempted Village School District requires that students enrolled
in the District attend school in accordance with the laws of the State. The State
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of Ohio also ranks school districts on their attendance rate. One of the indicators
of an excellent district is a 93% or higher attendance rate. The educational
program offered by this District is predicated upon the presence of the student
and requires continuity of instruction and classroom participation to maximize
its effectiveness.
Excused Absences
* Absences from school that may be excused are:
-Personal illness (parental note)
-Doctors, Dentists, etc. appointments (doctor’s note)
-Death of a member of the immediate family (parental note)
-Observance of a religious holiday (parental note)
-Other circumstances as pre-approved by the principal or
designee
Expectations from Parents:
Parents are expected to notify the school of their child’s absence on the first day
of the absence. The parent should call the child’s school the day of the absence
and send a signed and dated note stating the reason for the absence on the first
day the child returns to school. Any parent notes will not be accepted after three
(3) school days and the absence(s) will be considered unexcused.
Actions Taken by the District For Excessive Absences (excused and unexcused):
1. A letter is sent (with a list of absences) to the parent following
the 5th and 10th day of total absence. An additional letter will also
be sent at the 10th unexcused day of absence.
2. Unruly and/or Contributing charges may be filed on the 5th
consecutive day, 7th day in a month or 12th day in a year of
unexcused absences.
3. Only doctor’s excuses will be accepted for an excused absence
after the tenth (10th) day absent.
4. Ohio Revised Code (3321.13) requires the school administration
to report any student who is absent ten (10) consecutive days or
fifteen (15) total days in a school year to the Bureau of Motor
Vehicles to deny or suspend an Ohio Driver’s license or
instructional permit.
Student Vacation Policy
Students are required to complete a vacation policy application if they are going
to be out of school for three (3) or more days. This application must be picked
up in the office, signed by the parent and student, and submitted to each of the
student’s teachers for the listing of assignments. The completed form, with each
teacher’s signature and assignments listed, must be submitted to the principal at
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least two (2) school days prior to the beginning of the absence. Vacation days
must be approved by the principal to be an excused absence. Be aware that
vacation days are included in the total number of days absent. A maximum of
five (5) vacation days will be permitted per school year. If a student has attained
more than ten (10) total absences in a school year, any vacation forms will be
denied and any days missed will be considered unexcused. Students are
discouraged from taking vacations during exam days. However, if it cannot be
avoided, it is the student’s responsibility to set SPECIFIC alternate times, with
each teacher, to take the exam. In no case will a student have more than three (3)
school days to make-up the exam after returning from vacation
Tardies
We ask parents to make punctuality a priority. The first few minutes of the
school day are very important as tardiness disrupts classroom teaching and
learning. Students arriving to school up to sixty (60) minutes late or leaving
sixty (60) minutes early will be counted as tardy. Students who come to school
more than sixty (60) minutes late or leave more than sixty (60) minutes early
will be counted one half (1/2) day absent. Student’s leaving early is discouraged
as the last few minutes of the school day are devoted to instruction, review of
homework assignments and announcements. If it is necessary for the child to
arrive late or leave early they must report to the office to be signed in or out by
the parent. A tardy will only be considered excused if a professional note is
provided within 3 school days for the time missed.
McClain High School Class Failure Policy
Teachers keep accurate records of class attendance. They will be checking with
your parents and with the Assistant Principal if you develop an attendance problem.
Greenfield Board of Education policy provides that if you miss more than 9 days in
a one-semester course or more than 18 days in a two-semester course, you will not
receive credit for the course unless you follow the provisions for make-up time.
(See "Attendance Policy" in the Appendix.) Further, if you achieve non-credit
status in three or more courses you may be recommended for expulsion. Students
may face suspension or their ability to receive either their driver’s license or
learners permit for poor attendance or unauthorized withdrawal from school (See
note at the end of this section).
All absences are counted toward the 9-day and 18-day limitations, with the
following exceptions: (1) School Trips/Activities (2) Approved College Visitation
(3) County Fair Participation with prior approval (4) Court Ordered Appearance
and (5) Administrative Exception.
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STUDENT ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES:
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Students are to be in their seats and ready to begin class work at 7:40 a.m. If
students are not in their seats at 7:40 a.m., regardless of how late they are, (i.e. 1
minute or 60 minutes) they are tardy. In some situations, such as late bus arrivals,
students must sign in at the office and excused late slips will be issued.
Students are dismissed from school at 2:30 p.m. No staff member shall excuse any
student from school prior to the end of the school day, nor into any person’s
custody, without the direct prior approval and knowledge of the building principal
or assistant principal.
The building principal or assistant principal shall not excuse a student before the
end of the school day without first having obtained written or oral confirmation
from the parent or legal guardian. Students being excused for one hour or more of
either half of a school day will be counted absent for that half-day.
The building principal or assistant principal shall take additional precautions
appropriate to the age of the student if the need arises.
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
It may occasionally become necessary to dismiss school due to inclement weather
or other emergencies. Parents and students should not call the principal, assistant
principal, secretary or the teachers. Local radio stations will broadcast the latest
and most reliable information and all announcements concerning early dismissal
will be broadcast at regular intervals once the decision to dismiss has been made.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance and tardiness can be a problem which schools face daily if firm
but fair policies are not initiated and enforced. For this reason, McClain High
School has rules that apply directly to truant students. The following
disciplinary measures have been enacted to encourage and promote life-long
responsibility for being punctual and dependable. Students that fail to abide
by the attendance standards are subject to the following disciplinary actions.
A) Any unexcused absence or tardy is punishable by time being served in
In-School Restriction (ISR) or Saturday School.
B) After three unexcused absences or tardies, the student is subject to
multiple days in ISR or Saturday School. After a student has accrued
more than three unexcused absences or tardies, any subsequent
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unexcused absences or tardies will subject the student to Out-of-School
Suspension (OSS).
C) After the unruly complaint has been filed with the Juvenile Court due to
absenteeism (regardless of whether the case has gone to trial), the next
step will be to file a complaint against the student with the Juvenile
Court for being delinquent by virtue of being habitually or chronically
truant and the parent/guardian in Adult Court for educational neglect or
contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
E) Continued truancy after the second official complaint to the Courts shall
result in additional complaints to both the Juvenile and Adult Courts.
2. If a student has been absent, the student must bring a note signed by the
parent/guardian giving the specific reason for absence to present to all
teachers. Verification of these notes may be made. Notes that are found to be
“untrue” will expose the student to additional disciplinary procedures as
outlined in the Student Conduct Code. The student’s last teacher will be
responsible for keeping and filing the notes in the office.
3. Make-up work will be allowed for all absences.
Make-up work must be completed within 3 days of returning to school.
Assignments given prior to the absence are due when scheduled, (i.e. if you
have an assignment due or test on the day of absence, you are to be ready for
that assignment or test on your first day back.) Exceptions to the make-up
provision timeline may be granted by the administration. .
4. If a student arrives late to school, the student must sign in tardy at the office
before being admitted to class.
5. If a student needs to be absent for any part of a day, the student must bring a
signed parent note which includes a phone number for verification, explaining
in detail the reason for the absence to the office before first period. If the
student returns to school, he or she should return to the office to sign in. If a
student fails to sign out and in at the office, he or she is truant. Notes brought in
after the fact will not excuse the student for either leaving school without
authorization or coming back without notifying the office. The student will be
disciplined accordingly. A list of students who have permission to sign out will
be included on the morning absence list.
6. If a student becomes ill during the day, the student may ask his or her teacher
for a pass to go to the office. The assistant principal will make a decision as
to whether the student should see the school nurse or contact parents directly
to gain permission to go home. In all situations, telephone calls to parents
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must be made before any student is excused by the assistant principal to go
home. Violation of this rule will subject the student to ISR, Saturday School,
or OSS.
7 An accurate and comprehensive account of each student’s attendance record
will be maintained in the office. This official record will represent both the
good and bad attendance tendencies of each student.
Attendance Sanctions
Any student who has 10 consecutive or a total of at least 15 absences during a
semester may have their driver’s license, learner’s permit, or their ability to receive
either, suspended by the school. Students who have withdrawn from school
without authorization shall be subject to the same sanctions and provisions.
STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
INTRODUCTION
This student conduct code is designed to help you know what we expect of you in
regard to your conduct in school. In general, we expect your best: your full
cooperation with teachers, administrators, and all other employees of the Board of
Education.
Please keep in mind these important principles:
1. You are under the authority of the school system on your way to and from
school, while you are in school, on field trips or at extracurricular events and
during lunch period regardless of whether you are on or off campus. You are
also under the authority of the school if you are truant from school.
2. You are under the authority of the school while you are attending school
events outside of school hours. You are to be guided by the student conduct
code while attending those events as well as while you are attending school.
3. You are to observe the student conduct code as well as special rules for bus
riders at all times while you are riding, getting on the bus, getting off the bus,
or waiting at the bus stop.
4. Students who engage in misconduct off school property, but the act is
connected to activities that have occurred on school property, and/or
misconduct directed at a school district employee or their property, are subject
to the school district discipline code, regardless of where the incident
occurred.
5. If at the end of the school year a potential graduate violates a school rule that
would otherwise result in out of school suspension, that student may be
denied participation in any ceremonies or events associated with
graduation, including commencement. These disciplinary actions may be used
for violations which occur after the student’s final day of school but prior to
receiving his/her diploma at graduation.
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A violation of any rule may result in disciplinary action, including detention,
removal of bus transportation privileges, removal from school activities, parent-
teacher conferences, Saturday School, community service, in-school restriction,
out-of school suspension, expulsion, assignment to the alternative school,
permanent exclusion from public schools in Ohio, or referral to civil authorities, or
a combination of these. Disciplinary action is to follow the school-wide discipline
plan developed and established by the principal in your building.
RULE 1: Follow the directions of all school employees the first time.
1A: Act of Defiance. A student shall not commit an act of defiance, directly or
indirectly, against a person in authority. This includes any adult employed by the
Board of Education.
1B: Falsification. A student shall not provide false information to a school
employee.
RULE 2: Respect all human beings associated with the school at all times.
2A: Disruption at School. A student shall not by use of violence, force, coercion,
or threat cause any disruption or obstruct the normal operation of the Greenfield
School System. A student shall not show disrespect toward any school employee.
No student shall harass, intimidate or bully (including by electroic means) another
person. A student(s) that engages in this type of behavior will be subject to
disciplinary probation (minimum of 30 days) and suspension (O.S.S.) from school.
The Board will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions which
cause bodily harm or personal degradation. This policy applies to all activities in
the district including activities on school property, on a school bus and where
students are under the schools control. These behaviors include but are not limited
to the following:
- Using electronic means to harass another person,
- Making a false report regarding an incident or person,
- Persist in the effort to harass another person,
- Retaliation against another person for reporting a previous alleged incident
The Greenfield Exempted Village School District staff will promptly investigate
behavior that may violate District policy. You may view the complete Board
Policy 5517.01 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior at
www.greenfield.k12.oh.us
2B: Bomb Threats. A student shall not create or cause someone to create a bomb
threat or any other type of threat to the school system or any person involved in the
school system.
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2C: Abusive Language. A student shall not use abusive or profane language in
school at any time.
2D: Abusive Behavior. A student shall not act in a way which is abusive, offensive
or harassing to another. Each student shall treat all others with respect.
2E: Use or Possession of Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Hallucinogens, Drugs
or Look-Alike Substance and/or Drug Paraphernalia.
A student shall not possess, use, transmit, conceal or be under the influence of any
narcotics, alcoholic beverages, hallucinogens, drugs or any look-alike substance
and/ or drug paraphernalia. This includes the use/abuse of over-the-counter or
prescription medications in a manner not intended.
Students found to be in violation of this rule will be suspended (OSS) for 10 days.
Students may elect to have their suspension reduced to 5 days if they agree to
participate in a substance abuse program. NOTE: This discipline will be imposed
independent of court action outcomes.
2F: Use or Possession of Tobacco Product or Look-Alike Substance and/or
Tobacco Paraphernalia.
No student is to carry on his or her person, nor store in his or her locker, any
tobacco, tobacco product, look-alike substance, or tobacco paraphernalia (including
electronic cigarettes), nor use any tobacco, tobacco product, or look-alike substance
in sight of the school buildings, on school property, or in any school building.
2G: Clothing. Clothing worn by the students shall conform to requirements of
good taste. Clothing and accessories shall not interfere with the orderly conduct of
the classes or of the school. Students are not to wear the following clothing items:
bandannas, bicycle shorts, tank tops, muscle shirts or any sleeveless shirt, see
through mesh clothing (must wear a shirt under a net shirt), clothes exposing bare
midriffs or undergarments, skirts or shorts shorter than fingertip length, torn
clothing which exposes skin which should/would otherwise be covered and items
of clothing and/or accessories which promote, advertise, or name any drug,
alcoholic beverage, tobacco, violence, profanity, or vulgar innuendoes. Hats, caps,
scarves, and/or other head covers are not to be worn inside any of the school
buildings.
Sunglasses are not to be worn inside any building unless the student has a doctor's
excuse.
2H: Cellular Telephones. A student may possess a cellular telephone at school
and/or at school activities provided that during school hours, except during lunch
period, and on school vehicles the cellular telephone shall remain off. The school
is not responsible for damage, theft of or loss of the cellular phone. If a student
refuses and/or fails to give the telephone or electronic device to a staff member
after a violation, that student will receive ISR or O.S.S. for a minimum of three
days.
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The Assistant Principal will maintain a record of any and all students that violate
the cellular telephone policy by either making the phone visible or having it turned
on while on the school bus or inside McClain High School and the following
discipline plan will be enacted:
1st and 2nd Offense: Telephone will be confiscated by teacher and turned in to the
Assistant Principal’s office to be returned at the end of the school day.
3rd and 4th Offense: Either the telephone will be confiscated by the teacher and
turned in to the Assistant Principal’s office to be returned after three school days or
the student will serve one day in Saturday School
5th and 6th Offense: Telephone will be confiscated by the teacher and turned in to
the Assistant Principal’s office to be returned after five school days, and the student
will receive three days of in-school restriction for repeated violations of the
discipline code.
7th Offense: The telephone will be confiscated by the teacher and turned in to the
Assistant Principal’s office to be returned after five school days and the student will
receive a three day out of school suspension for repeated violations of this section
of the discipline code.
RULE 3: Be where you are assigned to be at all times.
3A: Tardiness. A student shall not be tardy or cause others to be tardy to school or
to individual classes during the school day.
3B: Hall Pass Violations. A student shall not be in the hall during class periods or
cause others to be in the hall without a valid hall pass.
3C: Neglecting or Refusing Detention. A student shall neither neglect nor refuse
to serve detention or cause others to neglect or refuse to serve detention. Each
detention shall be served on the date for which it is assigned.
3D: Truancy. A student shall not be truant from class or classes or cause others to
be truant from class or classes.
3E: Leaving School. A student shall not leave the school grounds prior to
dismissal unless authorized by building principals.
3F: Saturday School. A student shall not fail to serve Saturday School when
assigned.
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3G: Unauthorized Areas. A student shall not be in any area not approved by
building principal: elevators, middle school, elementary school, playgrounds, and
alleys.
RULE 4: Obey the rules of all teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians,
administrators, and other employees of the school.
4A: Classroom Rules. No student shall disobey or cause others to disobey rules
posted by the classroom teacher governing classroom conduct.
4B: Learning Materials. No student shall fail to bring the required learning
materials to class.
4C: Building Policies and Rules. No student shall disobey or cause others to
disobey rules and/or policies as established by the building principal,
superintendent or the Board of Education.
4D: In-School Restriction Policies and Rules. No student shall disobey any rules
established for the operation and orderly environment of in-school restriction.
4E: Alternative School Policies and Rules. No student shall disobey any rules
established for the operation and orderly environment of the alternative school.
4F: Locker Policy. Students shall keep their lockers locked at all times with the
school issued lock assigned to that locker.
RULE 5: Keep your hands, feet, and the rest of your body to yourself.
5A: Assault. A student shall not assault or behave in such a way as could cause
physical injury to anyone involved with the school system.
5B: Dangerous Weapons and Instruments. A student shall not possess, handle,
transmit or conceal any weapon or object that could cause injury to anyone, or any
look-alike items that may cause the perception of risk of harm or injury.
5C: Fighting or Rowdyism. A student shall not fight or attempt to cause a fight or
a rowdy scene while under the jurisdiction of the school system. A student shall
refrain from verbally inciting a conflict between or among students.
5D: Student Display of Affections. Students are to refrain from public display of
affection toward each other on school property.
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5E: Video Recordings.
Students shall neither videotape nor photograph a fight or assault, or participate in
such recording. Additionally, a student(s) shall not participate in the process of
downloading images from video recording devices for the purposes of placing the
images on the internet.
RULE 6: Respect the property of others and that of the school.
6A: Tampering with Fire-Fighting Equipment or Fire or Security Alarm
Systems. A student shall not cause or attempt to cause a false alarm or in any way
tamper with fire equipment or life saving equipment on the school grounds. A
student shall not tamper with any security camera or alarm system.
6B: Theft. A student shall not steal or be with others stealing or cause someone to
steal anything which belongs to anyone else or the school system. This includes
keeping possession of any item “Found” on school property.
6C: Damage of School Property. A student shall not willfully attempt to cause
any damage, defacing, or destruction of school property owned by the Board of
Education.
6D: Damage of Private Property. A student shall not cause damage to private
property on the school premises during regular school hours, during a school
activity, function or event off school grounds, or in the process of coming to school
or going from school to home.
RULE 7: Conduct at Extracurricular Events.
7A: Student Conduct at School Events. A student shall not act in an
unsportsmanlike or disorderly manner at any school extracurricular event,
regardless of its location. This includes, but is not limited to, being removed by
school or event personnel. Students should display good behavior and
sportsmanship, which will reflect in a positive fashion on the students of McClain
High School and the Greenfield community.
DISCIPLINE
We at McClain High School believe that discipline involves learning self-control
and responsibility for one's actions. All faculty members and administrators are
concerned about helping you in this regard through our system of discipline.
1. Discipline - the process of self-control and assuming responsibility -
applies to all the areas of life, including feeding and clothing the body,
learning (including study and homework!), relationships with others, and
relationships with authority.
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2. School discipline is primarily a matter between you and your classroom
teacher.
3. Discipline is also a matter of concern between you and all teachers and
administrators of McClain High School. All professional staff members
work together in helping you learn discipline.
4. Discipline is also a matter of concern between you and other staff members
-- bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, food service personnel, and any other
staff members with whom you come in contact.
THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS: The Faculty and the Administration work
closely together in developing and administering our Assertive Discipline Program.
Each teacher develops and distributes to students and parents his or her own
discipline plan. If the student chooses to overstep the teacher's discipline plan, the
teacher refers the student to the assistant principal. At this time the student enters
the McClain High School Discipline Plan at level 1. If the student chooses to
overstep the school discipline plan, he or she will ultimately be recommended for
expulsion.
Study carefully the McClain High School Discipline Plan and the Student Conduct
Code on the following pages and govern your behavior accordingly. As you read
these pages, keep in mind that if you conduct yourself with consideration for the
feelings and the rights of others, you will be observing most if not all of the Student
Conduct Code.
DETENTION STUDY HALL: Students may be assigned to serve detention(s) for
minor violations of classroom rules. Detentions are to be served on the date
assigned from 2:35 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the teacher who assigns the detention.
Teachers may assign detention for the day of the infraction if it does not create a
hardship for the student, or the following school day. Students who fail to report
for assigned detentions will have the number of days of detention doubled.
Continued failure to serve will result in referral to the Assistant Principal.
Students who are assigned to serve detention shall report promptly at 2:35 p.m. to
the assigned location. Students are to bring with them educational reading material,
textbook(s), homework assignments, or other classroom work. Students are to
work and/or read quietly. Students who fail to bring any of the above materials
with them to detention will be referred to the assistant principal and no credit will
be given for that day's detention.
Students who are serving detentions are doing so as a disciplinary measure. Any
further breech of discipline will not be tolerated.
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McCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PLAN
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
1. Follow all directions completely when given.
2. Respect and obey all school personnel. (Teachers, aides, secretaries,
custodians, bus drivers, administrators.)
3. Obey all classroom, bus and cafeteria rules.
4. Respect all students. Keep your hands, feet and the rest of your body to
yourself.
5. Respect school property and the property of others.
6. Act in a mannerly fashion at all times. Students are expected to conduct
themselves as ladies and gentlemen.
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO BEHAVE AS EXPECTED:
If you choose not to behave as expected in this school, and you are referred to the
assistant principal, you will be disciplined in the following manner:
First Time (Level 1) Conference with student. Parent notification. Detentions.
Saturday School. Three days in-school restriction. Three days out-of-school
suspension. Banishment from attending any specific, or all extracurricular
events for a period of up to one (1) year.
Second Time (Level 2) Parent conference. Detentions. Saturday School. Three
days in-school restriction. Three or five days out-of-school suspension.
Banishment from attending any specific, or all extracurricular events for a period of
up to one (1) year.
Third Time (Level 3) (Severe Enters Here) Conference with the student, the
student’s teacher, his or her parents, and the assistant principal, and three, five or
ten days of in-school restriction or out-of-school suspension. Banishment from
attending any specific, or all extracurricular events for a period of up to one (1)
year.
After ten days of out-of school suspension, if you still choose not to behave as
expected, you will proceed to Level 4.
Level 4: Conference with student. Ten days of out-of-school suspension.
Recommendation for expulsion. Banishment from attending any specific, or all
extracurricular events for a period of up to one (1) year.
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If you are expelled, you will have reached:
Level 5: Expulsion - You will be withdrawn from school and you will not be
permitted to enroll until a specified date. You will be prohibited from attending any
specific, or all extracurricular events for a period of up to one (1) year. You will be
expelled for violation of rules of the alternative school. You will be expelled for a
period of one year for bringing or possessing a firearm on school property, in a
school vehicle or to any school sponsored event.
Students found to be in violation of the use/possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco
rules shall be suspended for a period of ten (10) days with the opportunity for the
suspension to be reduced to five (5) days if the student participates in, and
successfully completes a substance abuse/awareness counseling program approved
by the school. School disciplinary action(s) will be imposed independent of law
enforcement and/or court action(s).
SEVERE BEHAVIOR: If you choose to behave in such a way that you fit any of
the categories below, you will enter the discipline plan at Level 3 or Level 4,
depending upon the violation.
A. Your behavior has been classified as “severe” by a classroom teacher.
B. You have engaged in substance abuse (use, possession, or transmission of
alcoholic beverages, narcotics, hallucinogens, drugs, or tobacco.)
C. You have caused substantial disruption at school, including assault,
fighting, or substantial damage to school property or possession or
conveyance of a deadly weapon onto school property, at a school event or
on school transportation.
D. You have refused to follow the directions of an adult employee of the
school.
E. You have broken the laws of the city, state, or federal government as a
student in this school.
F. You have accumulated ten formal disciplinary referrals to the office during
the current school year.
PERMANENT EXCLUSION: If you choose to commit one or more of the
following violations, you may be recommended for permanent exclusion from
public schools in Ohio.
A. Carrying, conveying or possessing a concealed or deadly weapon or
dangerous ordnance onto school property or at a school function.
B. Trafficking in drugs on school property or at a school function.
C. Murder, aggravated murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter,
assault or aggravated assault on school property or at a school function.
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D. Rape, gross sexual imposition or felonious sexual penetration on school
grounds or at a school function, or when the victim is a school employee.
E. Complicity in any of the above offenses, regardless of location.
THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES
INTRODUCTION: The program of studies is the most important program at
McClain High School. Faculty and Administration are employed by the Board of
Education to educate; students attend school in order to learn. The Program of
Guidance and the Program of Activities, important as they are, are secondary to the
Program of Studies.
In our pursuit of excellence at McClain High School we devote ourselves primarily
to diligent study, active class participation, and academic achievement. Having
achieved excellence in these areas, we then strive to achieve excellence through the
Program of Activities and the Program of Guidance for the development of person
for the enrichment of our lives.
REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING: You should be constantly engaged in
planning your program of studies so that you will be as well prepared as possible
when you complete your public school education. Periodically you need to
evaluate your progress in meeting graduation requirements. (See "Graduation
Requirements" in the Appendix.) In January and February of each year, you and
your parents will plan course selections for the following year. Counselors will
assist you in this process. At that time you will use "McClain Student and Parent
Registration Handbook" and "McClain High School Course Descriptions" as you
plan your program.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will be permitted only in cases of
educational necessity or in cases of documented scheduling error. Teacher and
classmates are not to be used as an excuse for changing a schedule. Schedule
changes will not be permitted after the course has been in session for ten days.
Students enrolled in remediation classes will be permitted to adjust their schedules
upon successful completion of graduation tests.
INTERIM REPORTS: McClain High School faculty members are committed to
communication with parents as means both to improved academic performance and
improved discipline. You can expect your teachers to communicate with your
parents if you have difficulty in either area. Interim reports are reports issued on
student progress "in the meantime" about midway into the term. It is a policy of the
Board of Education that teachers issue interim reports to all students regardless of
their academic standing.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Students are expected to be honest in their
dealings with teachers, students and all others with whom they may come into
contact with. Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of dishonesty in schoolwork
will not be tolerated. Consequences will be determined by the teacher on a case-by-
case basis. Dishonesty may result in action up to the issuance of zero points on the
assignment. In cases of an assignment which is required to complete a course, such
failure could result in failing the course for the year.
STUDENT ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY: It is a privilege to
participate in activities and athletics at McClain High School. You are given that
privilege as long as you put your Program of Studies first and meet the eligibility
requirements of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and McClain High
School. (See Appendix "Student Activity and Athletic Eligibility" for the specific
rules.)
HONOR ROLLS: We honor students who achieve above-average grades by
publishing an honor roll at the end of each grading period. See "Scholarship Honor
Rolls" in the Appendix to discover how you can qualify for this honor.
TEXTBOOKS: The Board of Education, by law, must provide you with a basic
textbook in each class. You must care for textbooks as though they are your own.
Lost or damaged textbooks must be paid for. Students should use great care to
protect textbooks. Due to the excessive costs of textbooks, (average $75.00 per
copy), students should take precautions to protect their assigned texts from damage
or loss. This includes marking in or on the texts.
When you are issued a textbook, put your name in ink in the appropriate place
immediately. You are responsible for your books. Students will be required to pay
for lost or damaged textbook. A fee of $3.00 per book will be charged for books
which are not returned to the appropriate teacher or librarian at the end of the
school year, excluding lost or damaged books which will require full
reimbursement.
GRADUATION: Your program of studies leads eventually, if you have
succeeded in your pursuit of excellence, to graduation and a diploma from McClain
High School. Seniors must read and follow to the letter the directions in the Senior
Bulletin and Calendar as they are issued.
THE PROGRAM OF GUIDANCE
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES
THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM: The McClain Guidance Program seeks to assist
all students in Grades 9-12 to mature in self-understanding, self-responsibility,
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decision-making, development of values, and attainment of the attitudes and skills
required for productive citizens of our society.
The guidance counselors, in truth, are most directly in a position to help in the
implementation of the services provided under the guidance program. However,
the guidance process many times begins with the classroom teacher, who is in the
best position to refer the student who could make effective use of the guidance
services.
Under normal circumstances (excepting failure or special situations) every student
will keep the same counselor throughout high school that he or she has in the ninth
grade.
The McClain Guidance Program is developed around the following eight
dimensions of guidance services:
1. Information, including education, career, and personal-social concerns.
2. Pupil appraisal and records to help students identify and understand their
abilities, achievements, and interests.
3. Group guidance to help students internalize information for appropriate
use in personal, educational and career planning.
4. Counseling -- both individual and small groups -- to give students a highly
personalized opportunity to discuss the concerns and decisions
confronting them.
5. Consultative services to assist concerned adults (parents, educators, and
community workers) in working together to help students and to provide
opportunities for home and school cooperation.
6. Resource coordination to utilize the available school and community
resources when possible.
7. Placement services to aid students in making effective transitions from one
level of education to another and from school to employment.
8. Evaluation and planning services including follow-up, survey and research
data for use in continually improving the total educational program.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The Program of Guidance offers to students detailed
assistance in obtaining scholarships and other financial aid for post-high school
education. Juniors and especially seniors should contact counselors for this
assistance. It is the responsibility of the student and their parent to meet all
scholarship deadlines. (See "Guide To Scholarships" in the Appendix.)
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WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL: The procedure for withdrawing from school
is as follows:
STEP 1. Student and parent or guardians report to his/her counselor to get a
withdrawal form.
STEP 2. Student takes withdrawal form to all his/her teachers to be signed
indicating that all books are returned and all fees are paid.
STEP 3. Student returns withdrawal form to his/her counselor.
NOTE: All bills shall be paid before the school will release records.
STUDENT RECORDS: Students may view the contents of their school records
by contacting their guidance counselor.
THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
INTRODUCTION: The program of activities is very important to each student
for the development of skills, habits, and attitudes not necessarily addressed in the
classroom. Moreover, students need a change of pace from time to time.
Our goal is the pursuit of excellence in our Program of Activities as well as in our
Program of Studies. However, we must always remember that the Program of
Studies comes first. We expect excellence there before you consider the Program
of Activities. See the appropriate Appendix for details of our student activities
philosophy and eligibility requirements.
You can engage in two types of activities at McClain -passive and active. That is,
you can be a spectator and watch, or you can participate in an activity and be a part
of it. We hope you do both. We hope that you support the school by attending all
plays, music programs, sports contests, and other performances. We also hope that
you will become an active participant in activities of your choice.
There are a great number of activities in McClain High School, varied enough to
appeal to nearly every taste in activity (See "McClain High School Clubs" and
"Class and Club Directory" in the Appendix.) You also have the opportunity, if
you can find enough like-minded people, to propose the formation of an activity
which meets needs not currently being met.
If you participate in multiple activities, you must arrange your time wisely. If two
or more activities conflict, you must choose which activity you will participate in.
You must also recognize that make-up or alternate work may be required in the
other activity. You will not be penalized for making a choice, but you must
complete assigned work and/or activities and playing/participation time may be
adjusted accordingly
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We also encourage you to participate in competitive sports. Try out for an athletic
team to your liking - fall, winter, spring. But even if you don't make the team, or
don't want to, participate by attending athletic contests, joining in school spirit
activities, and encouraging athletes during the school day. Keep up the school
spirit!
CLUB MEETINGS: Clubs meet after school. Your club adviser will announce
meeting dates and times.
STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council meets monthly for one period on a
rotating schedule. A special meeting may be called from time to time. (See
"Student Council Meeting Schedule" in the Appendix.)
ASSEMBLIES: Assemblies are held periodically throughout the school year.
Assemblies are designed to be of general appeal to the student body. Everyone is
to attend assemblies.
PEP ASSEMBLIES: Pep Assemblies are designed to build school spirit and to
show our athletes that we support them in our athletic contests. Pep Assemblies are
held periodically throughout the sports seasons.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Members of a club or other student organization who wish
to schedule a special occasion outside a school hour (dance, program, meeting, etc.)
must submit a "Building Use" form to the Assistant Principal at least two weeks in
advance of the event. (A date should be requested as early as possible.) The
"Building Use" form serves both to secure permission to hold the event and to
reserve rooms, equipment, and so on for the event.
It is especially important to secure pledges from three faculty chaperones and three
parent chaperones for any school-wide activities such as a dance. A list of parent
and faculty chaperones must be submitted with the "Building Use" form. Such
proposed activities will be canceled if such supervision is not provided.
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APPENDIX A
TIME SCHEDULES
REGULAR SCHEDULE
PERIOD DAILY
BUILDING ENTRY 7:34
TARDY 7:40
1 7:40 – 8:36
2 8:40 - 9:30
3 9:34 - 10:24
4 10:28 - 11:18
5 11:22 - 12:12
LUNCH 12:12 - 12:42
6 12:46 - 1:36
7 1:40 - 2:30
DISMISSAL 2:30
TWO-HOR DELAY SCHEDULE
PERIOD DAILY
BUILDING ENTRY 9:34
TARDY 9:40
1 9:40 – 10:18
2 10:22 – 10:54
3 10:58 - 11:30
4 11:34 - 12:06
LUNCH 12:09 - 12:39
5 12:43 - 1:16
6 1:20 - 1:53
7 1:57 - 2:30
DISMISSAL 2:30
NOTE REGARDING AM or PM ABSENCES:
Arrival after 9:30 a.m.(11:30 Two-Hour Delay) = AM Absences
Departure before 12:46 p.m. = PM Absence
ENTERING AND LEAVING SCHOOL: Any student in grades 9-12 who wants
to enter the school building before 7:34 a.m., is to go directly to the Old Gym by
way of the hallway between the gyms. You may enter from Sixth Street or from the
courtyard. No student is to enter the building by any other doorway prior to 7:34
a.m. After school is dismissed in the afternoon, students are to leave school
grounds within fifteen minutes unless they are with a teacher or are participating in
a student activity supervised by a teacher. A student with a signed pass may enter
the building earlier or leave later than the above stated time.
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APPENDIX B
Greenfield Exempted Village School District
Aug 17 Teacher Work Day
Aug 18 Teacher In-Service Day
Aug 19 First Day for Students – Begin First Grading Period
Sept 07 Holiday - Labor Day
Sept 08-11 Highland County Fair – No School
Sept 14 School Resumes
Oct 16 Central Day
Oct 23 End of First Grading Period
Oct 26 Begin Second Grading Period
Nov 11 Parent Teacher Conference 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Nov 12 Parent Teacher Conference 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Nov 13 Parent/Teacher Conference Compensatory Day
Nov 25 In-Service – No School
Nov 26-27 Holiday – Thanksgiving Day
Nov 30 School Resumes
Dec 21 In-Service – No School
Dec 22 Begin Christmas Recess
Dec 25 Holiday – Christmas Day
Jan 01 Holiday – New Years Day
Jan 04 School Resumes
Jan 15 End of Second Grading Period
Jan 18 Holiday – Martin Luther King Day
Jan 19 Begin Third Grading Period
Feb 10 Parent/Teacher Conference Day 5 PM – 8:30 pm
Feb 11 Parent/Teacher Conference Day 5 PM - 8:30 pm
Feb 12 Parent/Teacher Conference Compensatory Day
Feb 15 Recess Day – Presidents Day
Mar 18 End Third Grading Period – 46 Days
Mar 21 Begin Fourth Grading Period
Mar 25-28 Spring Recess
Mar 29 School Resumes
May 25 Last Day For Students – End Fourth Grading Period May 26 Teacher In-Service Day
May 27 Teacher Work Day
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APPENDIX C
Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus
AUGUST
12 Teachers’ Professional Day
13 Teachers’ Professional Day
14 New Student Orientation /
Parent Conference Day*(All New Students Required to Report)
17 First Day for All Students/First Day of First Report Period
SEPTEMBER
7Labor Day Holiday
11 Teachers’ Professional Day
OCTOBER
16 Last Day of First Report Period (43 days)
19 First Day of Second Report Period
NOVEMBER
18 Evening Parent Conferences
25 Parent Conferences Exchange Day (No Student/Instructional Staff Report)
26 Thanksgiving Day Holiday
27 Thanksgiving Recess
DECEMBER
17 Last Day of Second Report Period (41 days)
18 Teacher Work Day (No Students)
21 First Day of Winter Recess
25 Christmas Day Holiday
JANUARY
1 New Year’s Day Holiday/Last Day of Winter Recess
4 School Resumes/First Day of Third Report Period
15 Teachers’ Professional Day
18 Martin Luther King Day Holiday
FEBRUARY
15 Presidents Day Holiday
MARCH
10 Last Day of Third Report Period (46 days)
11 Teacher Work Day (No Students)
14 First Day of Fourth Report Period
25 First Day of Spring Recess
APRIL
1 Last Day of Spring Recess
MAY
24 Last Day for Students/Last Day of Fourth Report Period (46 days)
25 Teachers’ Professional Day
30 Memorial Day Holiday
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APPENDIX D
BUS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
The Greenfield Board of Education will provide transportation to all students
(high school and elementary) who live more than one mile from the school. The
distance must be measured from the school to which the pupil is assigned to the
residence of the pupil over the nearest possible highway or road as required by
State Minimum Standards for Transportation.
The Greenfield Board of Education will provide transportation to all
handicapped or crippled children who are unable to walk to the school to which
they are assigned. In case of dispute whether the child is able to walk to school or
not, the health commissioner shall be the judge of such ability. R.C. 3327.01.
Free transportation is a service provided by the Board of Education and should
be regarded as a privilege by the student. Discipline on the school buses shall be
the direct responsibility of the driver. Infractions of discipline or destruction of
property will be reported to the elementary or high school administration for further
action. Those who become behavior problems will be denied the privilege of
riding.
PUPIL AND PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Parents and pupils must assume that school bus transportation is a
privilege to the student, not a right.
2. Parents will be responsible for any damage to a bus by their children.
3. Pupils shall arrive at the bus stop before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
4. Pupils must wait in a location clear of traffic and away from the bus stop.
5. Behavior at school bus stop must not threaten life, limb, or property of any
individual.
6. Pupils must go directly to an available or assigned seat.
7. Pupils must remain seated keeping aisles and exit clear.
8. Pupils must observe classroom conduct and obey the driver promptly and
respectfully.
9. Pupils must not use profane language.
10. Pupils must refrain from eating and drinking on the bus except as required
for medical reasons.
11. Pupils must not use tobacco on the bus.
12. Pupils must not have alcohol or drugs in their possession on the bus except
for prescription medication required for a student.
13. Pupils must not throw or pass objects on, from, or into the bus.
14. Pupils may carry on the bus only objects that can be held in their laps (see
Paragraph of Rule 3301-83-20 of the Administrative Code).
15. Pupils must leave or board the bus at locations to which they have been
assigned unless they have parental and administrative authorization to do
otherwise.
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16. Pupils must not put head or arms out of the bus windows.
17. Guidelines will be formulated for the use and storage of equipment and
other means of assistance required by handicapped pupils.
18. Proper steps will be taken to collect, store, and use medical information
related to pupils known to have medical problems which may require
driver attention.
19. The driver has the authority to enforce the above regulations. The pupils
shall conduct themselves on the school bus as they would in a
classroom except that reasonable visiting and conversation are
permissible.
Continued disorderly conduct or refusal to submit to authority of the driver shall
be sufficient reason for refusing transportation service to any pupil. When it
becomes necessary to refuse pupil transportation due to misconduct, the school
administration shall notify the parent of such refusal with a full explanation for
these actions. The bus driver then shall not permit the pupil to board the bus at
his or her home until the parent gives assurance of future good conduct on the
part of the pupil.
APPENDIX E
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The Ohio Revised Code requires every child to attend school until the age of 18 or
until the age of 16 if excused by the superintendent of schools for full-time work.
An attendance system is a systematic accounting for pupils during the time they are
required to be in school. This systematic accounting is required for the protection
of pupils and for the protection of society. An efficient and effective attendance
system shall be developed by the administration of each building.
Attendance is to be considered an essential part of the instructional program to
teach responsibility and punctuality. Each teacher is to consider attendance as an
essential portion of his or her instructional program. Classroom instruction is
carried out on a daily basis; a student who does not attend class daily cannot
succeed in the instructional program.
Parents must either call the school on the day of a student’s absence (preferably
before 8:30 a.m.) or send a written note explaining the reason for the absence to
school with the student on the following day.
The teacher is to keep accurate records of attendance in his or her grade book and
to report absences as required by the attendance system developed in each building.
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Responsibility for student attendance rests squarely upon the shoulders of the
student and his or her parents. Teachers are to notify parents personally by
telephone or by mail and the building administrator when a student is absent for the
fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and twentieth day in any class. When it becomes apparent
that an attendance problem exists, the building administrator should encourage a
conference among the student, the parent, the teacher, and, when possible, the
counselor.
If a student is absent from a one-semester class for more than 9 days or from a two-
semester class for more than 18 days, he or she will not receive credit for the
course.
The parent shall be notified immediately of the non-credit status. The
administration shall have the authority to waive absences due to extraordinary
circumstances. Students and parents are to communicate with the Administration
regarding medical issues which may be continual. Do not wait until the end of the
year to bring the situation to the attention of the Administration.
If the student achieves non-credit status in three or more courses, he or she may be
recommended for expulsion from school for a specified period of time.
A positive correlation exists between student attendance and academic
performance. For this reason, individual classroom teachers may offer possible
choices as an incentive for good student attendance. It is the classroom teacher’s
responsibility to decide what incentive best meets the needs of his/her students.
The classroom teacher’s attendance records are the basis for this program and are
not subject to appeal.
The classroom teacher’s decisions regarding the incentive program and classroom
attendance are final and are not subject to appeal.
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ATTENDANCE OPTIONS REGARDING THE NINE AND EIGHTEEN
DAY LIMITATIONS:
Clearly, a strong correlation exists between attendance and student academic
achievement. Additionally, McClain High School emphasizes good attendance as
a life-long practice that can benefit individuals throughout their lives.
Each school year, some students accumulate in excess of 18 absences (excused or
unexcused) and therefore are at risk of failure. The student must assume full
responsibility for being in this situation. These same students and their parents
must plan to avoid this situation in the future by carefully monitoring student
absenteeism throughout the year. As emergency situations arise that necessitate the
absence of students from school, parents must communicate with administrators
and teachers as situations occur and not wait until the end of the year to request a
“blanket” exception to the attendance policies of McClain High school. Parents and
students must accept full responsibility for failure to comply with school attendance
policies and state law.
A student that finds himself or herself in this predicament must now explore his or
her “Options”. Two or three remaining “Options” do exist for a student who has
exceeded the acceptable limit but has passing grades in the class and desires to pass
the course.
The following three “Options” are available to students who have exceeded their
attendance limitations:
Attendance Option 1
The student can take no action and receive a failing grade in the course.
Attendance Option 2
The student may complete an “Attendance Exception Form” and petition for a
grade penalty. This must be done during the last full week of the course.
Students who are granted this Option will receive the following automatic grade
reduction:
Final letter grade of a full year course will be reduced by 2 letter grades if
student has missed 19-25 days.
Final letter grade of a semester course will be reduced by 2 letter grades if
student has missed 10-13 days.
Final letter grade of a full year course will be reduced by 3 letter grades if
student has missed 26-30 days.
Final letter grade of a semester course will be reduced by 3 letter grades if
student has missed 14-15 days.
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Students who miss more than 30 days (15 days for a semester course) will
automatically fail the course.
Attendance Option 3
The student may petition for an exception to the attendance policy based upon
the standards outlined earlier. The rules for filing a petition for Option 3 to the
attendance standard follow:
The student must complete the exception form available in the office.
1. The applicable teacher(s) must sign the petition.
2. Days in excess of the limit must be made up in either Friday School
or Saturday School.
3. Each period missed equals one full hour of class to be made up
4. Time cannot be made up during the school day.
5. Once a student exceeds 30 absences (15 absences in a semester
course) this option is no longer available.
6. Students may still fail the course if the make-up work is found to be
unsatisfactory.
Upon successful completion of said requirement, the student, who must be
otherwise passing, will be granted credit for the course or courses.
The building administration may grant a waiver of absences under this policy for
exceptional circumstances.
**NOTE - Parents of and/or students who continue to have attendance problems,
(absence, truancy, tardiness or any combination of these), may face legal charges in
court for violation of compulsory attendance laws and students may face
suspension of their drivers license, learner's permit or the ability to receive either.
APPENDIX F
TARDINESS POLICY FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
Tardiness detracts from learning. Therefore, students shall be punctual to school
and each class throughout the school day. Moreover, it is reasonable to expect that
each teacher would include the development of punctuality as a learning objective
in each course.
1. When a student is tardy at the beginning of the school day or at the end of
lunch, that student must report to the office to sign in. When a student is
tardy to school in the morning or after lunch, the student will be given one
day in-school restriction for the third tardy, and additional tardies shall
result in additional days of in-school restriction, Saturday School and/or
out-of-school suspension.
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2. After a student is tardy to a class three times during a grading period, that
student's grade in that class shall be lowered 1/3 letter for each further
incident during that grading period. Example: Student earns a B- but was
tardy 6 times, would get a C-. A student who earns a B but was tardy 8
times would get a D+.
3. A tardiness in excess of half of the class period will also be counted as an
absence and be subject to the attendance policy absence limitations.
The teacher shall make an attempt to notify the parent when a student
reaches three tardies in a grading period. Continued tardiness will result in
a conference between teacher, student, parent and administration and a
possibility of truancy charges being filed.
APPENDIX G
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a diploma from the Greenfield Exempted Village Board of Education a
student must meet requirements established by the Revised Code of the State of
Ohio, the State Board of Education, and the Greenfield Exempted Village Board of
Education.
To be graduated, a student must satisfactorily complete units of work as shown
below. Successful completion of a minimum of 120 clock hours of the classroom
instructional program (150 clock hours for laboratory courses) earns one unit; one
unit equals one credit. CLASS OF 15
CLASS OF 16
Required units of work: CLASS OF 17
CLASS OF 18
English 4
Mathematics 4
Physical Education .5
Health .5
Social Studies 3
Science 3
Electives 5
Fine Arts _ 1___
TOTAL 21 Units
Successful completion of Ohio Graduation Test or attainment of successful
score on PARCC tests (please see school website for more information).
***Joint Vocational School students are required to take 4 units of English and 4
units of mathematics depending on their respective JVS program. Failed required
courses are not waived by attending the JVS. The required units must include two
majors (3 units each) and two minors (2 units each.)
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REQUIRED STUDENT LOAD
All students are to schedule at least six courses per semester and a minimum
number of units per year as follows:
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
5 5 5 5
APPENDIX H
DIPLOMA WITH HONORS REQUIREMENTS
High School Academic Diploma with Honors requirements
(students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria)
Subject Criteria
English 4 Units
Mathematics 4 units including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or another higher level course.
Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry
Social Studies 4 units
Foreign Language 3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought).
Fine Arts 1 unit
Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score (exluding scores from the writing sections)*
27 ACT/1210 SAT
*Writing sections of either standardized test should not be
used in the calculation of this score.
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APPENDIX I
THE GRADING SYSTEM FOR McCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Grades are the means by which the professional staff members of Greenfield
Schools report the achievement of the students in their courses. Factors to be
considered in the assignment of grades include but not limited to the following:
Mastery of the subject, as evidenced by performance on quizzes, tests,
and other forms of evaluation.
Participation in classroom activities, as evidenced by satisfactory
attendance patterns, punctuality, and social and intellectual interaction
with other students and the teacher.
Motivation, as evidenced by the student's demonstrated desire to master the
subject and to meet or exceed the goals established by the teacher for the
course.
At McClain High School, grades are to reflect the degree of participation
in the course and mastery of the subject. Grades should also provide
each student with the motivation to maintain and to improve his or her
participation and mastery.
GRADE FOR INCOMPLETE WORK
A student may request an “Incomplete” for a grading period if that student was
unable to complete the work by the closing date of the grading period, if the
absence(s) was due to a documented medical condition or approval of the
administration. A “Request for Incomplete” must be submitted to the office prior
to the end of the grading period and all work submitted by the assigned date.
Letter grades to be used and their general interpretation are as follows:
GRADE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Grade GPA Quality Point Percentage Description
Quality Pts. Range
A+ 4 3.86-4.00 99-100 Superior
A 3.66-3.85 94-98 or
A- 3.51-3.65 92-93 Excellent
B+ 3 3.21-3.50 89-91 Good or
B 2.81-3.20 85-88 Above
B- 2.51-2.80 82-84 Average
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Grade GPA Quality Point Percentage Description
Quality Pts. Range
C+ 2 2.21-2.50 79-81 Average
C 1.81-2.20 75-78
C- 1.51-1.80 73-74
D+ 1 1.21-1.50 70-72 Poor or
D .81-1.20 66-69 Below
D- .64- .80 64-65 Average
F 0 0- .63 0-63 Failing
*Note: Teachers may incorporate required student performance assessment
results in nine week or final grades.
A final grade is to be computed by considering the nine weeks and semester exam
grades. Quality points are to be assigned to each grade. The points are weighted
and the result is used to assign the final grade.
Each nine-week grade is worth 40% the semester grade. The exam grade is worth
the remaining 20% of the semester grade. In the case of a full year course, the two
semester grades are averaged together to attain the final grade for the course.
In the event a student stops working in a class, the teacher shall have the authority
to lower the computed final grade by up to one letter grade.
APPENDIX J
CLASS RANKING
A student’s class rank is determined by the credit value, the difficulty level and
grade earned in each course. Courses carrying additional point values are noted by
an asterisk (*) following the course title in the Course Registration Book.
These courses are referred to as “adjusted” courses. Calculation of points for each
class is determined as follows:
Adjusted course: Course Credit x Letter Grade points x 1.5
Regular Course: Course Credit x Letter Grade points x 1
Letter grade points can be found in the grading scale located in Appendix H.
Students who transfer to McClain High School will have their transcript from
previous schools evaluated on course credit, course content, hours of instruction
and degree of difficulty in determining class rank points. This process will be
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Questions concerning class rank should be directed to your guidance counselor.
APPENDIX K
SCHOLARSHIP HONOR ROLLS
McClain High School scholars who demonstrate above-average academic
achievement shall be honored by being named to the Tiger Scholarship Honor Roll
or the Purple and Gold Scholarship Honor Roll.
Honor Rolls shall be compiled for each six weeks grading period and for the entire
academic year.
To be named to the Tiger Scholarship Honor Roll a student must earn all A's and
B's.
To be named to the Purple and Gold Scholarship Honor Roll a student must earn
all A's.
In the case of incomplete grades, a student may be considered for retroactive
placement on the honor roll when all work is satisfactorily completed.
APPENDIX L
GUIDE TO LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
A wide variety of local scholarships are available for students of McClain High
School. Many of these scholarships have been established in memory of and to
honor persons from the Greenfield community who have placed a very high priority
on education. We are very grateful for this "investment" in your future.
Students who have an interest in applying for one or more of these scholarships
should contact their counselor for a list of scholarships and requirements. It is the
responsibility of the student and their parents to meet all scholarship applications
deadlines.
APPENDIX M
STUDENT ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
1. A student enrolling in the seventh grade for the first time is eligible for the first
grading period regardless of previous academic achievement. Thereafter, in
order to be eligible a student in grade 7 or 8 must be currently enrolled and
must have been enrolled in school during the immediately preceding grading
period and receive passing grades during the grading period in five of those
subjects carried during the preceding grading period in which he/she received
a grade, and receive a minimum 1.51 GPA.
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2. A student enrolled in the first grading period after advancement from the eighth
grade must meet the eligibility standard for grades 7 and 8 to be eligible for the
first grading period of ninth grade.
3. In order to be eligible, students in grade 9 through 12, except for incoming
ninth graders, must be currently enrolled and must have been enrolled in school
the immediately preceding grading period and received passing grades during
that grading period in subjects that earn a minimum of 5.0 credits per year
toward graduation, and receive a minimum 1.51 GPA.
4. The period of eligibility for the first grading period extends, in the case of
athletics, from the first day of the first grading period or the date of the first
athletic contest, whichever is sooner, through the fourth day of the next grading
period, and in case of all other activities, from the first day of the first grading
period through the fourth day of the next grading period.
5. The period of eligibility for the second, third, and fourth grading periods
extends from the fifth day of the grading period through the fourth day of the
next grading period.
6. The period of eligibility for the fourth grading period extends from the fifth
day of the grading period through the last day of school or, in the case of
athletics, through the last sports contest, whichever is later.
7. For purposes of eligibility a grade of I (incomplete) will be calculated as an F.
unless the inability to complete the work on time was due to accident or illness
certified in writing by a physician, grades changed from I to a passing grade
may not be counted for eligibility purposes. A student with incompletes due to
accident or illness must petition the Principal as soon as such disability is
known for consideration of his or her eligibility status, furnishing the required
physician's certificate.
APPENDIX N
McCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS
DRAMA CLUB: Membership in the McClain Theatrical Co. is open to any
student with an interest in the theatre whether it is in front of the footlights or
backstage or as part of an audience.
Club activities have included producing plays and attending college and
professional productions with an eye to upgrading theatrical facilities and
production at McClain.
SPANISH CLUB: This club’s main purpose is to promote greater understanding
of Spanish culture. Our programs are designed to accomplish this and can be of
interest to students of the language.
Activities have been social with Spanish foods served.
Members have assisted in promoting the study of Spanish to eighth grade students
prior to spring scheduling.
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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA: If you are currently enrolled
in (or have previously taken) a business course, you are eligible for membership in
the FBLA Club. This club provides opportunities for you to meet business people
on a professional level, develop and display leadership, help other individuals in
the community, and develop a mature, professional attitude. As a member of the
FBLA, you have the opportunity to participate in district, state, and national
activities and contests, as well as those locally.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Members in the National Honor Society are
selected by a faculty committee appointed by the High School Principal. The
selection is based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To be
selected is one of the highest honors a student can achieve. Included in the
activities of this club are the induction ceremony, community service projects as
well as various fund-raising activities. An explanation of the selection process is
available on the McClain High School website.
STUDENT COUNCIL: Representatives to the Student Council are selected at the
beginning of each school year. There are three representatives elected from each
grade level (9 through 12). In addition, a President and Vice President are elected
in the spring to serve the following year.
Included in the purposes of Student Council are the following:
l. To promote interest and participation in school activities.
2. To promote leadership and a sense of responsibility to the student body.
3. To serve as a voice for the student body to the administration.
4. To cooperate with the faculty and the administration.
HI-Y: Hi-Y is co-educational for students from grades 9-12. The club meets
during school and at least one other time during the month. The purpose of the Hi-
Y Club is to act as a service club for various functions throughout the school and
community. Its basic functions are in the fields of recreation, service, and spiritual
as it is a Christian organization open to all ethic groups. Special activities include
the Fall Leadership Conference and the Youth In Government Program. The Hi-Y
Club is one of the oldest clubs at McClain. All interested students are invited to
attend the first meeting of the school year to consider inductions.
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APPENDIX O
CLASS AND CLUB DIRECTORY
Account
Class/Club Adviser Number
Ninth Grade-Class of 2017 917A
Tenth Grade-Class of 2016 916A
Eleventh Grade-Class of 2015 915A
Twelfth Grade-Class of 2014 914A
Annual Mrs. Gossett 968A
Art Mrs. Miller 911A
Athletics Mr. Stevens 950A
Cheerleaders Mrs. Shelton 955A
Choir Ms. Flora 947A
FBLA Mr. Ehlers 937A
FFA Mr. Sykes/Mr. Fitzpatrick 933A
Spanish Mrs. Hutchinson/Ms. Poynter 925A
Hi-Y Ms. Poynter 963B
Industrial Technology Mr. Dodds 935A
McClain High School Band Mr. Hargrave 944A
McClain Theatrical Co. Ms. Flora 913A
National Honor Society Mrs. Hutchinson 971A
Student Council Mr. Roble/Mrs. Mustard 961A
Tigerettes Mrs.Weaks 943A
McClain Youth-in-Action Mrs. Beatty 981A
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APPENDIX P
INTERSCHOLASTIC STUDENT
ATHLETE POLICIES AND AGREEMENT
The following general policies shall govern each student athlete participating in any
phase of the Greenfield Exempted Village School District Interscholastic Athletic
Program: As a member of the Greenfield Exempted Village School District
Interscholastic Athletic Program, I, ___________________________________,
agree to abide by the following policies:
I. Adherence to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Constitution,
Bylaws, and Sports Regulations
The student will abide by all the rules and regulations of the Handbook of
the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Copies of the handbook are
available in the school library and each athlete is advised to familiarize
himself/herself with those rules and regulations.
11. Eligibility
The student must meet all of the age, enrollment, attendance, and
scholastic requirements established by the Ohio High School Athletic
Association and by the Greenfield Exempted Village School District.
Students shall not participate in any other community sports during the
season in which they wish to participate at school.
III. Forms and Releases
Before a student may participate in any sport, including conditioning and
practices, he/she must have the following information to the proper
officials:
A. The Ohio High School Athletic Association physical examination
card, with student, parent, and physician's signatures to the Director of
Athletics.
B. Insurance release forms with insurance information, signature, and
date to the Director of Athletics. If the student and his parents elect to
purchase student insurance coverage, the application and payment for
the policy must be submitted by August 1, or as soon as the Board of
education has contracted for insurance coverage, whichever is later.
C. A copy of the Emergency Medical Notification Form to the head
coach.
D. Interscholastic Student-Athlete Policies and Agreement to the
Director of Athletics.
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IV. Attendance The Day Of And After A School Activity
A student is expected to attend all classes on his/her schedule on the day
of a contest and the next school day following the contest. To be eligible
to participate in the contest of the day the athlete must be in regular
attendance the day of the contest unless the student has been excused from
school attendance for such reasons as a doctor's appointment, field trip,
college visitation, driver test, or other such reasons other than illness.
The purpose of this clause is to keep a student from participating when
he/she is ill.
V. Attendance at Practices and Team Meetings
Team members are expected to be present at all practices, team meetings,
contests, and special occasions unless excused by the coach.
VI. Care of School Equipment
The athlete is responsible for all equipment issued to him/her. Lost,
stolen, or damaged equipment must be paid for by the athlete or his/her
parents before any grades are issued or any awards are given.
VII. Transportation To Athletic Contests
All team members will travel to and from out-of-town contests by means
of the transportation provided or organized by the athletic director.
Cheerleaders will ride the pep bus when available. Junior high
cheerleaders will ride the team bus. The only exception to this rule would
be the release of the cheerleader/athlete to the parents, and parents should
be discouraged from making this request. A request for this release must
be submitted in writing by the parent to the athletic director at least 24
hours in advance.
VIII. Medical Release to Participate
If an athlete is seriously injured (any injury which can possible be of a
permanent nature), he/she must have a doctor's release in writing before
he/she can practice or compete in athletic contests.
IX. Personal Conduct
Participation on an athletic team or cheerleading squad in the Greenfield
Schools is a privilege, and the participants must earn the right to represent
Greenfield Schools by conducting themselves in such a way that the image
of the Greenfield Exempted Village School District is not tarnished in any
manner. Any participant whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit
upon himself/herself, the team, or the Greenfield Schools, whether such
activity takes place during or outside school hours, will be subject to
disciplinary action as determined by the coach in consultation with the
athletic director and the school principal.
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X. Quitting A Team
Athletes quitting a team make themselves ineligible for any sport during
that season which has already begun. An athlete who goes out for a sport
but is "cut" is eligible to try out for and participate in another sport during
the season.
XI. Letters and Awards
Letters and awards will be given as specified by the school award program
and at the appropriate recognition activity as determined by the school
administration. All participants are expected to attend these programs, just
as they are expected to participate in a practice or team meeting.
XII. Team and Individual Discipline
Each coach will have discipline rules for minor infractions, such as
inattention to directions, horseplay, tardiness to practice, and so on.
XIII. Temporary Denial of Participation
A temporary denial of participation will be issued by the coach of the sport
for cause in consultation with the athletic director. Students may be
ineligible for practice or contests during the period of denial of
participation. Causes for denial of participation shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
A. Grades
B. Personal misconduct
C. Unexcused absences from meetings or practices.
D. Violation of athletic policies
E. Unsportsmanlike conduct
XIV. Removal From A Team
An athlete shall be removed by the coach in consultation with the athletic
director and the principal for flagrant violation of this athletic policy.
Reasons for removal from participation shall include, but not be limited to
the following:
A. Possession and/or use of alcohol, a tobacco product, or a drug not
prescribed for that individual by a licensed physician.
B. A second suspension for violation of the student conduct code
during the sport season.
C. Repeated violations of school athletic or team policies.
D. Serious personal misconduct either during or outside school
hours.
An athlete found to have possessed and/or used alcohol, a tobacco
product, or a drug not prescribed for that individual by a licensed
physician shall be suspended from all participation in athletics for ten
percent of the games of the season, the number of games of suspension for
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each sport to be determined in advance of the season by the athletic
director. Such athlete shall also satisfactorily participate in a drug
rehabilitation program endorsed by the Board of Education. In the event
that the athlete should refuse to enter such a rehabilitation program or fail
to complete the program satisfactorily, he or she shall immediately be
removed from the team. The athlete shall be removed from the team upon
a second offense under this paragraph.
XV. Due Process
An athlete may be removed from a team by the head coach after
consultation with the athletic director. The athlete and parent shall have
the opportunity to meet with the coach and athletic director to discuss the
action.
NOTE: Notification of parents is not required if the student is 18 years of
age or older. Although cheerleaders are not governed by the Ohio High
School Athletic Association Rules and Regulations, they will abide by
those same rules and regulations in Greenfield Exempted Village Schools.
XVI. Student and Parent Statement
We have read and we understand the Interscholastic Student Athlete
Policies and Agreement. We agree to abide by the policies contained
therein. We have received a copy of these policies.
Signature of Athlete/Cheerleader__________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian_____________________________
Date____________________________
ADOPTED BY THE GREENFIELD EXEMPTED VILLAGE BOARD OF
EDUCATION: August 15, 1988 REVISED: June 18, 2001
STUDENT ACTIVITIES POLICIES AND AGREEMENT
(Exclusive of Athletics)
The following general policies shall govern each student participating in any phase
of the Greenfield Exempted Village School District Activities program:
As a participant in the Greenfield Exempted Village School District Activities
Program, I, _______________________________________, agree to abide by the
following policies:
I. Adherence to the Student Conduct Code and to Organization Rules
The student will abide by all the rules and regulations of the Student
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Conduct Code and to the rules of any student activity in which the student
may participate or to which the student may belong.
II. Eligibility
The student must meet the eligibility standards as defined in "The
Eligibility Standard" as adopted by the Greenfield Board of Education.
III. Forms and Releases
Before a student may participate in any student activity he/she must deliver
the following information to the proper officials:
A. A physical examination card with student, parent, and physician's
signature to the activity adviser. (For strenuous activities only, as
determined by the principal)
B. A copy of the Emergency Medical Authorization to the activity
adviser
C. A signed copy of the Student Activity Policies and Agreement to
the assistant principal
IV. Attendance The Day Of And After A School Activity
A student is expected to attend all classes on his/her schedule on the day of
an activity and the next school day following the activity. To be permitted
to participate in the activity of the day, the student must be in regular
attendance the day of the activity unless the student has been excused from
school attendance for such reasons as doctor's appointment, field trip,
college visitation, driver test, or other such reasons other than illness. The
purpose of this clause is to keep a student from participating when he/she
is ill.
V. Attendance at Activities and Meetings
Participants in activities are expected to be present at all practices,
meetings, contests, and special occasions unless excused by the activity
adviser.
VI. Care of School Equipment
The student is responsible for all sales merchandise, supplies, or
equipment issued to him/her. Lost, stolen, or damaged items must be paid
for by the student or his/her parents.
VII. Transportation To Activity Events
All participants will travel to and from out-of-town events by means of the
transportation provided or organized by the activity adviser. The only
exception to this rule would be the release of the student to the parents,
and parents should be discouraged from making this request. A request
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for this release must be submitted in writing by the parent to the activity
adviser at least 24 hours in advance.
VIII. Medical Release To Participate
If a student is seriously injured (any injury which can possibly be of a
permanent nature), he/she must have a doctor's release in writing before
he/she can participate in any physical activity which could result in
complications relating to the previous injury.
VIII. Personal Conduct
Participation in a student activity in the Greenfield Schools is a privilege,
and the participants must earn the right to represent Greenfield Schools by
conducting themselves in such a way that the image of the Greenfield
Exempted Village School District is not tarnished in any manner. Any
participant whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit upon
himself/herself, the group, or the Greenfield Schools, whether such activity
takes place during or outside school hours, will be subject to disciplinary
action as determined by the activity adviser in consultation with the school
principal.
X. Letters and Awards
Letters and awards will be given as specified by the school award program
and at the appropriate recognition activity as determined by the school
administration. All participants are expected to attend these programs, just
as they would be expected to participate in a scheduled activity or meeting.
XI. Activity and Individual Discipline
Each adviser will have discipline rules for minor infractions, such as
inattention to directions, horseplay, tardiness to scheduled activities, and
so on.
XII. Temporary Denial of Participation
A temporary denial of participation will be issued by the adviser of the
activity for cause in consultation with the administration. Students are
ineligible for participating in any activity during the period of denial of
participation. Causes for denial of participation shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
A. Grades
B. Personal Misconduct
C. Unexcused absences from meetings or activities
D. Violation of the Student Activity Policies and Agreement
XIII. Removal From An Activity
A student shall be removed by the adviser in consultation with the
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principal for flagrant violation of these student activities policies. Reasons
for removal from participation shall include but not be limited to the
following:
A. Possession and/or use of alcohol, tobacco product or drug not
prescribed for that individual by a licensed physician.
B. A second suspension for violation of student conduct code during
the school year.
C. Repeated violations of the student activities policies or individual
activity policies.
D. Serious personal misconduct either during or outside school
hours.
A student found to have possessed and/or used alcohol, a tobacco product,
or a drug not prescribed for that individual by a licensed physician shall be
suspended from all participation in activities for ten percent of the activity
of the school year, the number of activities of suspension for each activity
to be determined in advance of the activity by the assistant principal. Such
student shall also satisfactorily participate in a drug rehabilitation program
endorsed by the Board of Education. In the event that the student shall
refuse to enter such a rehabilitation program or fail to complete the
program satisfactorily, he or she shall immediately be removed from the
activity. The student shall be removed from the activity upon a second
offense under this paragraph.
XIV. Due Process
A student may be removed from a student organization by the advisor after
consultation with the assistant principal. The student and parent shall have
the opportunity to meet with the advisor and administrator to discuss the
action.
NOTE: Notification of parents is not required if the student is 18 years of
age or older.
XV. Student and Parent Statement
We have read and we understand the Student Activities Policies and
Agreement. We agree to abide by the policies contained therein. We have
received a copy of these policies.
Signature of Student______________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian_______________________________
Date_______________________
ADOPTED BY THE GREENFIELD EXEMPTED VILLAGE BOARD OF
EDUCATION: August 15, 1988 REVISED: June 18, 2001
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