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2017-18

LISBON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the final days of summer approach us, I want to take a moment to thank you for the continued support for our school and community. Our faculty, staff, and administration have worked diligently in preparation for the beginning of another school year. Their commitment to our students, school, and community was noted throughout the summer as they respond to many of our students’ needs. Their attendance at various professional development opportunities throughout the region and the continuous modifications of their instructional practices will benefit your student(s) again in the new school year.

Faculty, staff, and members of the administrative team have been diligently reviewing the needs of the district and students as we begin the 2017-2018 school year. Curriculum and instruction, alongside the social and emotional development of our students, continues to be at the forefront of our efforts as we reflect on goals and expectations. The district is committed to providing a rigorous and content-rich learning environment along with the promotion of self-awareness and respect of one’s self and others. Members of the Literacy Committee have provided a clear direction for the upcoming school year. The committee has generated a calculated timeline and specific initiatives that the students, school, and community will benefit from as we increase the literacy proficiency of our students.

The Capital Improvement Project is nearing completion. The majority of items that have been removed, renovated, or constructed have been completed. Some of the highlights that will be showcased as the 2017-2018 school year begins are: new library media center, new network and infrastructure for our technology needs, new parking lot and sidewalks in some locations, new student lockers, new flooring in many areas, an upgraded heating and cooling system in some locations, an upgraded bell tower and main entryway, new bleachers, and new water bottle filling stations--to name a few. The school has really transformed over the summer and we are looking forward to the response when everyone returns at the end of the month.

The district is completing the screening and interview process for filling any employment vacancies and I am excited to introduce our new faculty and staff members. As we begin the new school year, I encourage you to attend the open house and to meet current and new employees. If you are interested in giving back to the school in some way, please share ideas with me or any other member of the faculty and staff. Community involvement is critical to the success of our students and parental involvement is welcomed. Enjoy the next couple of weeks with family and friends, and enjoy the beginning of the fall sports and activities. I look forward to the students’ return for the beginning of another school year filled with growing, learning, and successful outcomes!

Sincerely,

Patrick J. FarrandSuperintendent of Schools

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Board of Education Meeting

Staff Development Day

Lisbon Central School Community Members,

Welcome back to a new and exciting year! I sincerely hope you had some time to relax and enjoy time with your family and friends. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who I had the pleasure of working with last year as my first full year as Elementary Principal. I appreciate all the support and patience that the staff and families had as Lisbon transitioned to a new administrative team. I am excited to start off the 2017-2018 year working alongside Mr. Farrand as Superintendent and Mrs. Morley as 5-12 Principal as we work collaboratively to foster a community of learners at LCS. Ramona Brunet continues to be the elementary and special education administrative assistant and is looking forward to greeting all of our elementary students when they return in September!

We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need sup-port from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:• Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning

experience• Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school

life• Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills• Knows that you expect him/her to try their hardest and ask questions

when needed

Again, I would like to thank you for your continued support of our school, teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrators. It takes our com-bined efforts to help our students succeed in both school and in their lives. I am looking forward to seeing all the children ready for a new and exciting school year! Please do not hesitate to contact the Elementary office with any questions. Sincerely,

Staci A. VaughnElementary Principal & CSE/CPSE Chairperson

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Labor Day

Patriot Day

First Day of Autumn


Back to School Open House 1PM-3PM

School Opens

After School Program Starts


Picture Day Parents’ Night Out3PM - 6PM

Dear Lisbon Central School Community Members,

Welcome back! I hope you have had a summer full of rest and relaxation as well as time with family and friends. I want to take a moment to thank you for the support you showed me during my first year as your 5-12 Principal, it was an exceptional year! Working alongside our faculty and staff as well as partnering with our families and community was rewarding and successful. The support, patience and open communication you provided as our administrative team transitioned into our first full year together is greatly appreciated.

I look forward to this year being filled with countless opportunities for our students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in school academics, culture and Golden Knight pride. As we embark on a new school year I want to encourage parents and students to build upon the Lisbon Central School District vision of learning, caring, and sharing for continued excellence in education. We as a faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with meaningful, engaging academics, combined with special events, extracurricular activities and athletics so each of our students has a way of being involved and staying connected. Home/school communication is vital and plays an integral role in the success of our students. Please do not hesitate to contact us, at any time, in order to stay current with your child’s assignments, grades, assessments and school activities. I encourage parents, students, and community members to work in partnership with us in order to seize the many opportunities our district has to offer.

Once again, I am excited to embark on a very positive and productive year together! I would like to extend an invitation to our parents and community members to join us at school activities and events, whenever possible, to support and cheer on our Golden Knights. Here is to a TERRIFIC 2017-2018 school year!

Sincerely,

Lauren Morley5-12 Principal & Athletic Director

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Columbus Day

Halloween

Junior/Senior English Syracuse Stage Trip

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1st Marking Period Ends

Parents’ Night Out3PM - 6PM

FROGS Reading Night @ 6PM

Book Fair

Grandparents’ LunchUPK- Gr. 2

Grandparents’ LunchGr. 3-4

12:00 Dismissal Gr. JK-5Grandparents’ LunchGr 5-6

Parent Teacher Conferences

12:00 Dismissal Gr. JK-5Middle School Harvest Ball

HS Harvest Ball

Halloween Parade @ 1:30PM

SCHOOL DIRECTORYTo reach any of the following individuals during school business hours

(7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) dial 393-4951 and then, at the prompt, the extension desired.

Athletics Mrs. Lauren Morley ext. 1104

Cafeteria/Meal Information Mr. Rick Anderson ext. 1108

CSE/CPSE Chairperson Mrs. Staci Vaughn ext. 1102

Elementary Principal Mrs. Staci Vaughn ext. 1102

Elementary Guidance Counselor/School Psychologist Ms. Elizabeth Hafer ext. 1215

Elementary Office (UPK-4) Mrs. Ramona Brunet ext. 1102

Maintenance Mr. Chip Stemples ext. 1106

Middle/High Guidance Counselor Mrs. Katrina Putman ext.1103

Guidance Office Mrs. Patti Barney ext. 1103

Middle/High School Principal Mrs. Lauren Morley ext. 1104

Middle/High School Office (5-12) Mrs. Sheena Matheson ext. 1104

Nurse Mrs. Brigid Vine ext. 1400

Superintendent of Schools Mr. Patrick Farrand ext. 1101

Transportation Supervisor Mrs. Sue Houmiel ext. 1101

Business Manager Ms. Wendy White ext. 1109

Tax Collector Ms. Donna McBath 315-393-5988Town of Lisbon Hours M-F, 9-4Town Clerk’s Office

School information may also be obtained by visiting the school website at http://lisboncs.schoolwires.com. The website includes information on upcoming

activities, sports schedules, school news and a school calendar.

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Daylight Savings Time Ends Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Yearbook Picture Day

Picture Retake Day


Veteran’s Day (Observed)

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Blood DriveBoard of Education Meeting


Thanksgiving Recess

BILL OF STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Student Rights.

Regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, disability, or creed, all students have the right to: 1. The guidance of understanding teachers, counselors, and

other District staff.2. An education that offers students the opportunity for

inquiry and development to the fullest potential.3. Constructive discipline for the development of good

character, conduct and habits.4. Personal security while on District Property and at District

Functions.5. An educational climate where the well-being of students is

of primary concern.6. An educational staff that provides a positive role model for

student development.7. Guidance in choosing a career or college.8. The opportunity to develop and express opinions, beliefs

and values, provided such expression is not disruptive, slanderous or insubordinate.

9. Wholesome extracurricular activities.10. Health and psychological services to assist in physical,

mental and social development.11. Appropriate education and/or remediation to serve special

needs.12. Consideration as an individual within the educational

environment.13. The opportunity to approach teachers and administrators

with reasonable requests and questions concerning education.

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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

First Day of Winter

Christmas Eve Christmas

New Year’s Eve

2nd Marking Period Ends

FROGS @ 8:45AM

Grades 9 - 12 Winter Concert @ 7:00 PM

Grades 5 - 8 Winter Concert @ 7:00 PM



Grades JK – 4 Winter Concert @ 1:00 PM Winter Recess

BILL OF STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, CONTINUED

B. Student responsibilities.

All students are accountable for their own behavior on District Property and at District Functions, and have the responsibility to:

1. Comply with the provisions of this Code while on District Property and at District Functions.

2. Grow in character and ability as they grow in age.3. Be honest with themselves and others.4. Show respect for fellow students, teachers and all District staff.5. Set a positive example so that others may enjoy and profit from their

company.6. Perform all assignments to the best of their ability.7. Consider their education as preparation for the future.8. Obey all school rules and regulations.9. Respect public, private and school property.10. Attend school regularly and punctually.11. Develop high moral standards and the courage to live by them.12. Strive for mutually respectful relationships with teachers and comply

with reasonable requests of teachers and administrators.13. Take full advantage of educational opportunities available at school.14. Develop opinions and values that will make them an asset to the

school community.15. Learn and practice civic responsibility.

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New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Back to School

NO SCHOOL Board of Education Meeting


Regents Exams3rd Marking Period Ends

2nd Semester Begins

MARKING PERIODS 2017-2018

NOTE: Report cards will be issued at six-week intervals during the school year and will be mailed to the parent or guardian. Teachers will include a numerical grade on these reports and specific educational comments regarding the student.

End of 1st marking period October 20, 2017 End of 2nd marking period December 1, 2017 End of 3rd marking period January 26, 2018 End of 4th marking period March 16, 2018 End of 5th marking period May 4, 2018 End of 6th marking period June 12, 2018

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Groundhog Day

Lincoln’s Birthday Mardi Gras Valentine’s Day

President’s Day Washington’s Birthday

Global School Play Day

Spirit WeekBoard of Education Meeting

Mid-Winter Recess

SIX DAY SCHEDULEWe will use a six-day cycle instead of the traditional Monday - Friday format.An example of the schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Day 1Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Day 2Thursday, September 7, 2017 Day 3Friday, September 8, 2017 Day 4Monday, September 11, 2017 Day 5Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Day 6Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Day 1 * Thursday, September 14, 2017 Day 2Friday, September 15, 2017 Day 3 *If we do not have school on this day we skip the numerical number.The numerical order will continue throughout the school year on a day 1-6 schedule.

CAFETERIA PRICES

Breakfast.......................…...................... $ 1.25/day $ 6.25/Weekly $25.00/Monthly

Elementary Lunch, JK-4............................ $ 2.05/day $10.25/Weekly $41.00/Monthly

Secondary Lunch, 5-12............................ $ 2.25/day $11.25/Weekly $45.00/Monthly

Reduced Breakfast Ticket....................... $ 1.25/weekly $ 5.00/monthly

Reduced Lunch Ticket............................. $ 1.25/weekly $ 5.00/monthly

NOTE: NO CANADIAN MONEY ACCEPTED! Students on free and reduced lunches bringing their lunch MUST pay for milk.

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

During the school year your child may attend after-school programs on Mon-day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 (FREE OF CHARGE for grades UPK-8) with transportation home provided. In the summer, stu-dents can attend four weeks of summer programs at the school and at other school sites. More information regard-ing summer programs and registering for summer camps will be sent home in the spring.

If you would like your child to participate in the Extended Day Pro-gram, please complete the application located on the website (www.lisboncs.schoolwires.com), under Parent/Student on the LCS After School Programs page (see above) and return it to your child’s teacher or Extended Day Program Leader.

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Daylight Savings Begins @ 2am

First Day of Spring

Spring Picture Day



4th Marking Period Ends

FROGS @ 1:30PM

FROGS Reading Night @ 6:00PM

Book Fair

Blood Drive

JK-5 Dismissal @ 12:00, Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:00 for JK-5 & 6:00-8:00 for JK-12

JK-5 Dismissal @ 12:00

Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:00 for JK-5


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MY SCHOOL BUCKS

Lisbon Central School has a computerized payment system to track all meals purchased in the cafeteria. The following information will hopefully help you become familiar with the services. During the first few days of school the breakfast and lunch lines may be slower, but as the students become familiar with the system, the lines should move more quickly than before.

Every student will have their own personal cafeteria number, which will be accessed by use of a pin pad. Students must enter their caf-eteria number on the pin pad located at the register. Most students should know their number. However, if they forget, the cafeteria staff can access it at the register. It would be very helpful if students make every attempt to remember their ID numbers to keep the lines mov-ing faster.

Although students may still pay with cash each day, we strongly encourage students and parents to deposit money into their cafeteria accounts. Any current prepaid balance for meals will carry over to the new school year.

If your child has qualified for free or reduced meal prices, this in-formation is securely contained within the system and meals will be processed just as they are for all other students. There is no need for concern or embarrassment that students or staff will know anyone’s eligibility.

If you are concerned about a food allergy that your child has and have not already done so, please notify the nurse. A warning can appear on the cashier’s screen for a quick review of the items on the student’s meal tray.

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April Fool’s Day


Vote for BOCES Administrative Budget/Board Members & Regular Meeting

Spring Recess

PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICYLisbon Central School recognizes parent involvement as being necessary for program planning and successful student achievement. We recognize the rights and responsi-bilities of parent/legal guardians to be informed of Title 1/AIS programs and projects, which involve their children. This school will ensure parent involvement with Title 1/AIS programs and projects by:

A. Providing parents/legal guardians with periodic reports on their children’s progress and involvement:

• Open Houses/Curriculum Night for Parents• Written reports to parents from the staff. These reports will detail students’ progress.• Parent/Teacher Conferences• Notification to all parents with a child participating in the compensatory education

program; including goals and objectives for this program.

B. Offering to support the efforts of parents to enhance their own skills in order to help their children succeed in school programs.

• Encourage parents to confer with staff at any time between report periods• Guidance Workshops and Meetings• Hold an annual meeting and invite all parents of participating children• Elementary Open House Curriculum Night – hand out curriculum materials to par-

ents to facilitate supporting their students at home• Teacher web pages – information for parents and students• Communication to parents of district wide information and policies

1. Parent/Student handbook with sign off each year2. Guidance website providing important dates and resources for parents3. Bus and transportation rules4. Newsletter in hard copy and web based5. Automatic emails for parents through the web with critical school information6. Weekly academic monitoring reports for students (as needed as appropriate)7. Study tips sent home; tips for having a successful conference8. Permission slips signed for internet usage

C. Constructing a plan for parent involvement, which will be reviewed annually. Teach-ers, administrators, and parents will develop this plan. Planning will be ongoing and will address the needs of the parents and students in our district.

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Cinco De Mayo

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting

5th Marking Period Ends

Junior/Senior English Syracuse Stage Trip

FROGS Reading Night @ 6:00PM

Book Fair

Grades 5-8 Spring Concert

Grandparents Lunch Day, Gr. UPK-2

Budget Vote and BOE Member Election

Grandparents Lunch Day, Gr. 3-4

Grandparents Lunch Day, Gr. 5-6Grades 9-12 Spring Concert @ 7:00PM

Parents’ Night Out3PM - 6PM Prom Night

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY, CONTINUED

D. Provide the coordination, technical assistance, and support necessary to assist participating schools in planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

• District Website• Teacher Web Pages

E. Build school and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement:

Providing assistance to parents of children attending Lisbon Central School in understanding such topics as: state’s academic content stand-ards, state academic achievement (benchmark) standards, and state and local academic assessments, information on monitoring a child’s progress and working with educators to improve the achievement of their chil-dren. The school district staff will provide information and training to parents/guardians through:

• Open House/Curriculum Night for Parents/Guardians• Utilization of the school district newsletter to keep parents informed• Parent/teacher conferences• Interpreting Individual Student Reports• Written reports to parents from staff. These reports will detail stu-

dents’ progress.• An annual meeting held for all parents of participating children• Notification to all parents if their child will be participating in the

compensatory education program; including goals and objectives for this program

• District Web Page o Links to practice sites for State exams o Links to activities that support learning and are content specific

Educate teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in the value and utility of the contribution of parents, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and the school.

• Teacher Mentoring of New Teachers sharing ideas for effective parent communication

• Prep Program for New Teachers• Discussions at faculty meetings about ideas of ways to reach out to,

and communicate with, parents with definite outcomes and timeline established

• Positive progress reports/calls home to parent• District and Teacher Web Pages• Grades 4-7 Agenda Books sent home to be signed; elementary par-

ents are asked to initial homework

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24 25 26 27 28 29 30Father’s Day First Day of Summer

Global Regents BOCES Graduation Grades JK – 4 Spring Concert @ 1:00PM

Regents Exams

FROGS @ 8:45AM

School Picnic

Kindergarten Graduation @9:30AM


Last Day of School

Rating Day

Class of 2018 Graduation @6:30PM

PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY, CONTINUED

F. Coordinate and integrate to the extent feasible and appropriate, parent involvement programs and activities with Head Start, Reading First, Early Reading First, the Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers program, and public preschool and other programs. Conduct activities with other available organizations, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children.

• Math Partnership Grant/Teacher’s Learning Center1. Family Math Night2. Spring Parent Night for parents of preschool children3. Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten program overview4. Child development information5. Assessments used to determine student placement in Jr. K/K

program (Gessell)6. Focus on the whole child; social, emotional, physical, academic, etc7. Read Aloud (day long) with parents and community members

invited to share stories with children

G. Ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand. (Ensure parent-friendly format/language with written and oral communication).

• Open House/Curriculum Night for Parents (invitation/newsletter)• Utilization of the school district newsletter to keep parents informed• Parent/teacher conferences (newsletter, parent letters for inviting to

conference)• Written reports to parents from the staff. These reports will detail students’

progress.• An annual meeting held inviting all parents of participating children• Notification to all parents with a child participating in the compensatory

education program including goals and objectives for this program. Teachers will receive notification of letter content and mailing date.

• Newsletter: large font, language user-friendly, format• District Website

H. Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the Title 1 schools. Identify barriers to greater participation by parents in activities authorized by Title 1 schools. Identify barriers to greater participation by parents in activities authorized by Title 1 and use the findings of the evaluation to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and, to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies at the LEA and school level.

• Hold an annual meeting and invite all parents of participating children• Hold an annual meeting to review Parent Involvement Policy with parents• Provide information to parents and stakeholders on the use of Title

1 funds. Document consultation and collaboration of meetings and stakeholders involvement

I. Involve parents in the activities of the Title 1 schools.

• Parents and grandparents volunteer to help in classrooms; tutor, chaperone, special projects, etc.

• Reading First Summer School for children K-3, with parent, community and business involvement and interaction.

NOTE: Your receipt of this document implies your consent to the policies and procedures outlined therein. Objections to any policy

or procedure must be made in writing to the Superintendent at the following address:

Lisbon Central School6866 County Route 10

Lisbon, NY 13658

CLASS MEMBERSHIP (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

Students will be considered a freshman, sophomore, and junior through their junior year of high school regardless of the number of credits earned or Regents exams passed. Students who are a junior and cannot earn enough credits to graduate by the end of the next consecutive school year will remain a junior and his or her cohort will continue as senior students in the next year’s class membership. If the course load that is carried in a student’s schedule is such that there is a potential to graduate then the student will be assigned a senior status with regard to class membership.

This course load includes taking or retaking of any Regents exams during any test administration time frame of the school year in which the student has enrolled in a sufficient number of class credits to graduate. Class membership may be based on recommendation of the Committee of Special Education for students with disabilities.

HOMEROOM ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & TARDY POLICY

Homeroom warning bell rings at 8:18 am. All

students are expected to arrive at school on time to be in their homeroom for attendance at 8:21 am.

Only students who will be eating breakfast may sign out of homeroom to go to the cafeteria on the breakfast sign out sheet.

Students who do arrive at school after homeroom attendance are to: 1) Report to the High School Office for a pass and to sign in. 2) They should have a written excuse from their parents stating the reason for the tardiness.

Students who participate in the breakfast program MUST REPORT TO HOMEROOM and then report DIRECTLY TO THE CAFETERIA.

TARDINESS TO CLASS

1) Students are expected to be in class on time A) Students arriving tardy to class MUST have a pass issued by the teacher detaining them. B) It is the responsibility of the teacher who detains the student to give them a pass.2) It is the responsibility of the student to arrive to class on time.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Perfect attendance will be awarded to students who are in school from 8:18 am to 3:00 pm every day for 180 days of the school year. This means not being excused for any reason nor being late to school at any time.

MEDICAL EXCUSES

1) Students will only be dismissed from school

for doctor or dentist appointments and other legitimate and/or legal reasons:

Sickness, sickness or death in the family, impassable roads, religious observance, quarantine, required to be in court, health clinics, an approved cooperative work program, approved college visitsand military obligations.

ALL NON-MEDICAL EXCUSES MUST INCLUDE THE REASON(S) FOR BEING EXCUSED AND ONLY LEGAL EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

2) The nurse will handle all medical excuses from Physical Education.3) All students MUST BE EXCUSED FROM SCHOOL THROUGH THE NURSE for illness. PARENTS ARE NOT TO BE CALLED BY THE STUDENT; the NURSE will contact the parent.4) Students are not to go to the nurse’s office without a pass, EXCEPT in an emergency situation.5) All excuses should be brought to the high school office before homeroom.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES/LEAVING EARLY

1) All excuses to leave school early will be submitted to Mrs. Matheson in the high school office no later than 8:30 a.m.2) Students WILL NOT BE EXCUSED BY A PHONE CALL without the approval of the Jr./Sr. High Principal or, in her absence, the Superintendent of Schools.3) All students leaving early must sign out in the office.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The purpose of education requires continuity of instruction, student interaction, classroom participation, and well planned instructional activity. The District’s attendance policy is based on the principle that regular school attendance maximizes the student’s interaction with his/her teachers and peers, and is a major component of academic success. Regular attendance is expected in all classes, and is considered essential for student success in school.

The Lisbon Central School District further believes that classroom participation is related to and affects a student’s performance and grasp of the subject matter and, as such, is properly reflected in a student’s final grade. For purposes of this policy, classroom participation means that a student is in class and prepared to work.

Consequently, each marking period a student’s final grade will be based on classroom participation as well as on the student’s performance on homework, tests, papers, projects, etc as determined by the classroom teacher.

Students will be considered in attendance if the student is:a) Physically present in the classroom or working under the direction of the classroom teacher during the class scheduled meeting time; orb) Working pursuant to approved independent study program; orc) Receiving approved alternative instruction.d) Not more than 15 minutes late for class. A student more than 15 minutes will be considered absent.

If a student identified as having a disability by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) does not meet the attendance requirements, he/she will be referred to the CSE before any other action is taken.

Students who are absent from class due to their participation in a school sponsored activity are to arrange with their teachers to make up any work missed in a timely manner as determined by the student’s teacher.

Any student who misses a class is expected immediately upon his or her return to identify the material covered. The student will have the opportunity to make up the classes and work missed in accordance with procedures established by the classroom teacher.

1) The terms of this policy are: a) Any student with absences in excess of 20 class periods per subject for full year courses will not be eligible to take the final exam and will not receive credit for the course. b) Any student with absences in excess of 10 class periods per subject for half- year courses will not be eligible to take the final exam and will not receive credit for the course. c) Any student with absences in excess of 10 class periods per subject for full year courses that meet on alternate days will not receive credit for the course.2) Absences can be made up in two ways: a) Staying an equivalent amount of time after school with the classroom teacher doing course- related work.

b) Staying an equivalent amount of time in the detention room doing course- related work. This time will be recorded by the main office. c) A maximum of 5 days may be made up for a class.

All non-curricular activities (Dr. appointment, dentist appointment, other excuses for out-of-school absences) will count toward the cumulative total. This policy will not discriminate between excused and unexcused absences. Absences from class for school related functions or school business will not count as missed attendance. Examples of these are music lessons and field trips with a class. The principal will determine any days that may be questionable. Examples of days are not exhaustive lists.

Upon completion of the assigned make up work, the student will be given credit for classroom work as well as classroom participation.

To assure due process, the implementation of this minimal attendance policy will be in accordance with rules and regulations as developed by the administration. Further, the District shall vigorously publicize and disseminate this policy in order to ensure faculty, student, and parental/guardian awareness.

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ATTENDANCE/ACCOUNTABILITY OF STUDENTS

The Safety Committee is continuing its efforts on ways to safeguard your children while at Lisbon Central School. To assist these efforts it is essential that we have an accurate accounting of who is in school. In addition, it is also necessary for us to properly account for a student who requests to be excused from school, arrives late, or returns after an absence.

If you wish that your child be excused during the school day please send a note with your son/daughter in the morning and remind him/her that it should be turned in to the high school office upon his/her arrival at school. If something occurs that you must take your child out during the day please bring a note with you, as you will be asked to write one when you arrive. If you must ask someone else to pick up your son/daughter please telephone the office notifying us of who to expect and when, then send a written excuse with your child the next morning.

If your son/daughter becomes ill during the school day he/she is to report to the Nurse’s Office. After reviewing his/her condition and determining that he/she should leave school due to illness, the nurse will telephone you to pick up your child. If your son/daughter telephones you to pick him/her up due to illness ask if he/she has been to the nurse and send him/her there. In addition to notifying you and making the necessary arrangements for picking up your child, the nurse will provide a nurse’s excuse to you and a copy is left in the high school office when your son/daughter signs out.

To properly account for each student it is essential that ALL STUDENTS SIGN OUT IN THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE WHEN LEAVING THE BUILDING!!

If it is necessary for your child to arrive at school late, please send a note. ALL STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE MUST SIGN IN AT THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE. If you are not available to give a note (i.e., you left for work and your child overslept) please send one the next morning with your son/daughter and ask that he/she turn it in to the high school office upon his/her arrival at school.

If your son/daughter is absent from school please send a note with your child on the day he/she returns to school. We ask that it be turned in to the high school office when he/she arrives at school.

STUDENT POLICIES

1) All students will remain in school until 3:00 pm daily.2) Students will not be permitted to double up on courses in the subject areas of English or Social Studies due to the pre-requisite nature of these courses.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

All students are expected to behave in accordance with generally accepted standards and be personally responsible for their own behavior. Student behavior that deviates from accepted standards will not be permitted, the faculty and the Principal will administer appropriate discipline.

There is a strong commitment at Lisbon Central School for the creation and maintenance of a school environment that presents our young people with the opportunity to study and learn under the best conditions possible. A key factor in providing a positive learning environment is the success realized by the school in its effort to promote positive behavior among its students.

It is our belief that this publication related to student behavior is important in that it gives each student, teacher, parent and administrator a clear description of what is expected of the young people in our school. It also outlines student responsibilities and gives an overview as to how all parties with an interest in our school and the behavior of students in school, assume a role in the efforts to promote and sustain a positive learning environment.

It should be noted that this handbook encourages school personnel to use preventive measures to the greatest extent possible as a primary means of helping students develop positive behavior patterns. Each of us has a responsibility in this continuing commitment. We strongly encourage students, parents and teachers to become familiar with this handbook and keep it for ready reference. By clearly understanding these standards for acceptable con-duct and the responsibilities that apply to all of us, we can work together toward achieving excellence at Lisbon Central School.

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Lisbon Central School6866 County Route 10Lisbon, New York.

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BOARD OF EDUCATIONBOARD PRESIDENT, Larry DoyleVICE PRESIDENT, Nancy AddisonBecky BuckinghamChera DavisonDoug McKnightAndrea RandleScott Walker

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DISTRICT OFFICIALSSuperintendent, Patrick FarrandSecondary Principal, Lauren MorleyElementary Principal, Staci Vaughn

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