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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................................................................... 6 RICHFIELD SCHOOL SONG ............................................................................................................................................. 6

REGULAR SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

ADVISORY SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 FINALS SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS ......................................................................................................................................... 8

2016-2017 TEACHING STAFF OF R.H.S ................................................................................................................................. 8 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................... 9 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS .................................................................................................................................... 9

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD ......................................................................................................................................... 9 LETTERING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

ADVISORY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

ATTENDANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 PHILOSOPHY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW ........................................................................................................................... 9

ATTENDANCE POLICY .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES .................................................................................................................................. 10 PARTICIPATION GRADE ................................................................................................................................................. 10

MAKE-UP WORK.............................................................................................................................................................. 10 NOTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................................... 10

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................... 10 TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................................... 11

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS AND DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES ............................................................................................. 11

RPS BOARD POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 DETENTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION ................................................................................................................................... 18

REMOVAL FROM CLASS ................................................................................................................................................ 18 BULLYING PROHIBITION POLICY 113 ................................................................................................................................. 18 BUSES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................................ 19 DRESS AND GROOMING ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 ELECTRONIC DEVICES ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

FEES ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 FIELD TRIP/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 20 GPA SCALE BY LETTER GRADE .......................................................................................................................................... 20

ID CARDS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 LOCKERS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 LUNCH ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

MANDATORY REPORTING LAW ........................................................................................................................................... 21 MEDIA CENTER ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21 PARKING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

RESOURCES FOR YOUTH .................................................................................................................................................... 22

SCHOOL GOVERNMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH 2016-2017 STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS .................................................................. 22

2016-2017 STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS ............................................................................................................... 22 SEMESTER POLICIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 SPECIAL EVENT GUIDELINES .............................................................................................................................................. 23

SPORTS EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 24 STUDY HALL ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24 TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

STUDENT NETWORK AND EMAIL ACCESS ........................................................................................................................ 24 PARENTVUE / STUDENTVUE................................................................................................................................................ 24 IMPORTANT WEB SITES ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY................................................................................................................................................... 25

UNMET OBLIGATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS ................................................................................................................................... 25

CO-CURRICULAR ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 ATHLETICS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY POLICY ........................................................................................................................ 25

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION............................................................................................................................................. 26 MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE 2016-2017................................................................................................... 26

RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS

EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LEARN, GROW AND EXCEL.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! The book you are holding in your hands is your guide to important information you need to know about Richfield High School and what it has to offer you.

The first section is the handbook. It has been prepared to help you understand the operations of our school. Included in it are the rules and regulations, which govern school behavior. Read the handbook carefully so you will become thoroughly familiar with our procedures. If any matter needs clarification, do not hesitate to ask questions of any teacher or the administrative staff.

The second section is a day planner calendar to help keep you informed of events at Richfield Senior High. We encourage you to carry the book and use it.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

John Ashmead Crystal Brakke Paula Cole

Christine Maleck Timothy Pollis Peter Toensing

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Principal, Latanya Daniels

Eric Paulson, Assistant Principal (A-N)

Teresa Rosen, Assistant Principal (O- Z)

Dave Boie, Director of Athletics/Activities

RICHFIELD SCHOOL SONG

WE ALL HAIL FROM RICHFIELD HIGH

FOR THE SPARTANS WE DO CHEER,

WE’LL FIGHT ON AND EVER TRY

FOR THE SCHOOL WE LOVE SO DEAR.

HOLD OUR COLORS, RED AND WHITE,

MAY THEY WITH OUR SPIRIT FLY,

MAY WE EVER FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

FOR RICHFIELD HIGH.

HERE THEY COME (shout) HAIL THE SPARTANS,

FIGHT FOR RICHFIELD HIGH! FIGHT!

DO YOUR BEST, TEAM! WE’LL DO THE REST, TEAM!

FIGHT FOR RICHFIELD HIGH! FIGHT!

HOLD OUR COLORS, RED AND WHITE,

MAY THEY WITH OUR SPIRIT FLY,

MAY WE EVER FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

FOR RICHFIELD HIGH

COLORS: Cardinal & White

NICKNAME: Spartans

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Period 1 (8:10-9:07) Class __________________________________________ Room _____________

Teacher ________________________________________


Teacher ________________________________________


Teacher ________________________________________

Period 4 Class __________________________________________ Room _____________

Teacher ________________________________________

1st lunch 11:09 - 11:42

4A 11:14 - 12:10

4B 11:42 - 12:38

2nd lunch 12:10 - 12:43


Teacher ________________________________________


Teacher ________________________________________

All students are asked to leave the building once the school day ends. Students who are staying after school for schoolwork or activities should be supervised. Any unsupervised students in the building after 3:00 p.m. are asked to wait in the entrance atriums.

ADVISORY SCHEDULE

Period 1 8:10-9:01

Advisory 9:06-9:32

Period 2 9:37-10:28

Period 3 10:33-11:24

Period 4 1st lunch 11:24-11:57 Class 11:57 – 12:48

or

Class 11:29-12:20 2nd lunch 12:20 – 12:53

Period 5 12:53-1:44

Period 6 1:49-2:40

FINALS SCHEDULE

Per. 1 or 2 8:10 - 10:05

1st lunch 10:05 – 10:40 Per. 3 or 4 10:40-12:35

Per. 3 or 4 10:15-12:10 2nd lunch 12:10-12:45

Per. 5 or 6 12:45-2:40

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

FAX ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 798-6117

Main Office ......................................................................................................................................................................... 798-6100

Administrators:

Principal, Latanya Daniels .......................................................................................................................................... 798-6101

Secretary, Julie Hayek ................................................................................................................................................ 798-6102

Assistant Principal, Eric Paulson .............................................................................................................................. 798-6103

Assistant Principal, Teresa Rosen ........................................................................................................................... 798-6111

Secretary, Terry Youngblom....................................................................................................................................... 798-6112

Guidance Office ................................................................................................................................................................. 798-6120

Athletic/Student Activities:

Director, Dave Boie ..................................................................................................................................................... 798-6131

Secretary, Shannon Lindberg ..................................................................................................................................... 798-6132

Fax Machine ................................................................................................................................................................ 798-6129

Attendance Absence Reporting Voice Mail .................................................................................................................. 798-6115

Nurse, Phoebe Anderson ................................................................................................................................................... 798-6109

Outreach Workers:

Latino Outreach Worker, Victoria Johnson .............................................................................................................. 798-6276

Somali Outreach Worker, Sadiq Mohamud ............................................................................................................. 798-6352

Police Liaison .......................................................................................................... office 798-6118, police department 861-9878

Social Worker, Marisa Zimmerman .................................................................................................................................. 798-6126

2016-2017 TEACHING STAFF OF R.H.S

Art – Jennifer Kotsmith-Kraus, Adam Miller

Business Marketing and Technology Academy –Dean Breuer

Credit Recovery – Marie Abele

English Language Learners –Toby Hanson, Amy Hager, Kitty Payne, Claire Staats

Family and Consumer Science – Cheri Cederlund, Kelly Johnson

Global Language – Kristin Gupta-Turnbull, Anne Messerli, Kendra Waldauer, Elizabeth Zehnpfennig

Guidance - Kitt Guerrier, Sara Linde, Jessica Okey

Industrial Technology – TBA

Language Arts – Megan Derricott, Jennifer Dooper-Salazar, Karah Holle, Bonnie Mueller, Stacy Otte, Kris Pulford, Nicole Schiffler, Carrie Sink,

Mathematics –Terra Alvarez, Alec Bollig, Leela Gilbertson, Matthew Mullenbach, Debra Pflipsen-Krinkie, Kris Scholz, Laurie Seibert, Jon Zoellmer

Media – Melissa Glavas

Music – Kevin Erickson, Ben Hoehn

Nurse - Phoebe Anderson

Phy Ed/Health – Dan Fogelson, Tracie Hofmann, Kim Niederluecke, Jon Wessel, Matt Zeidler

School Psychologist – Jessica Wolfgram

Social Worker – Marisa Zimmerman

Science - Matt Brown, David Clark, Jennifer Kersten, Sherri Juenemann, Gary Stueck, Aaron Tepp, Jon Trenda

Social Studies – Sara Adams, Dan Fogelson, Mike Harris, Courtnee Jackson, Julie Lentz, Chris Peterson, Andrea Plowman, James Tabor

Special Education – Matt Brunsvold, Robin Conley, Kim Daraitis, Adam Fleitman, Karen Holme, Brian Lentz, Pat Moran, Derek Nelson, Jana Rhoden, Shelly Ross, Lu Ann Tauer, Jennifer Wagner, Joel Wolf

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

During their senior year students may be considered for the Presidents Education Award if they meet the following qualifications:

• completed all credit-based classes as determined by a letter grade

• be presently enrolled at RHS

• received no INCOMPLETES or No Grades.

• earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.667 (A-)

• received no grade lower than a C in any class

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

LETTERING The Richfield’s Academic Excellence Letter consists of specific criteria created by a committee of RHS faculty and students. The primary indicators of excellence for lettering will be based on academic achievement on a yearly basis, not a cumulative average.

In order to be considered for a RICHFIELD ACADEMIC BAR/LAMP OF KNOWLEDGE/LETTER, a student must meet the following selection criteria each grading period:

• complete at least five credits per grading period

• complete all credit-based classes as determined by a letter grade (no NG grades)

• complete INCOMPLETES within the two-week window

• receive no grade lower than a C in any class

• earn a minimum grade point average of 3.667, weighted or unweighted, for each grading period (NOT an average)

• transfer students-complete at least one grading period at RHS prior to receiving recognition

First time lettering could be earned after the first semester of grade nine; after that, students are eligible for academic recognition after two semesters: tenth-grade would include second semester of ninth grade and first semester of tenth grade; eleventh-grade would include second semester of tenth grade and first semester of eleventh grade; twelfth-grade would include second semester of eleventh grade and first semester of twelfth grade.

Order of recognition:

1st - numeral certificate

2nd - lamp of knowledge

3rd - Richfield R certificate, academic bar certificate

4th - academic bar certificate

ADVISORY

Faculty members serve as advisors to a small group of students from the same grade. Advisory meets once per week for 26 minutes between first and second hour, on Thursdays. Students will receive a .25 pass/no pass credit per year based on advisory attendance and participation. Advisors are here to implement this program with their advisees and to be one more advocate at the school for individual students. Goals for Advisory:

• Provide a path to graduation and post-secondary education

• Strengthen school culture and involvement

• Facilitate communication between students and RHS

ATTENDANCE

PHILOSOPHY Absences affect student performance; therefore, each student is expected to be in daily attendance at Richfield High School. Research shows a significant correlation between student attendance and achievement. Good attendance increases the level of success students experience in the future.

THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW Children must attend school from the time they are enrolled in kindergarten until they are 18 years old. According to Minnesota law a student who has at least three unexcused absences from school for either full or partial days is considered a continuing truant.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES 1. School-sponsored absences need to be verified at the time of the absence and are considered excused. Make-up work is

required. Examples are field trip, suspension, and participation in school-supported services.

2. Excused absences need to be called in and verified by a parent/guardian with a reason for absence given (even for students over the age of 18). Make-up work is required. Examples include illness, court appearance, religious holidays, funeral, family emergency, and medical appointment.

Absentee Reporting Voice Mail – 798-6115

All students who become ill during the school day are required to check out prior to leaving the building. Failure to check out

will cause the student to be considered unexcused.

Any student leaving the building before 2:40 p.m. must sign out in the Attendance Office.

For excessive excused absences the student may be referred to the school social worker. Parents may be asked to provide verification for absences.

3. Unexcused absences include all absences for which parents/guardians have not provided a valid excuse. Examples include: skipping class, oversleeping, missing the bus, and car problems. Students who are more than 5 minutes late are considered absent unexcused.

A student who leaves the building for any reason without checking out is considered unexcused.

Unexcused absences are subject to consequences such as grade reduction, loss of participation points, detention, loss of opportunity to attend school field trips and activities, truancy filing with Hennepin County Juvenile Court, and/or loss of credit.

Students who truant a class three times will be notified by mail. At this point the student may lose the opportunity to attend field trips that require him/her to be absent from class. Coaches and advisors may use attendance reports to determine eligibility for participation.

4. Tardies are marked when a student is not in class when the bell rings. After five minutes the student will be marked absent unexcused which count towards truancy. A student who arrives after the bell has rung and has a pass excusing him/her is not considered tardy. Three tardies are equivalent to one unexcused absence in the class and are counted toward truancy.

PARTICIPATION GRADE A participation grade or participation points may be part of a course. Teachers will state in the course syllabus how participation is graded in the course. Students can lose participation points for absences that are excused.

MAKE-UP WORK All work for absences must be made up. Students with school-sponsored or excused absences receive full credit for work missed but no participation credit. Students with unexcused absences will receive no participation credit and may receive no credit or partial credit for the work made up.

NOTIFICATION The school uses an automated phone calling system that will call the home of any student who was reported absent unexcused from school for one or more class periods during that day. The system will not specifically name the class periods for which the student is marked absent. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to call the attendance office (798-6114) to check on the specific information if they have concerns.

The attendance office will inform parents via the mail when their son or daughter has reached three total unexcused absences.

STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES • Attend all classes, including study halls, on time each day.

• Obtain and complete missed assignments.

• Sign out in the attendance office before leaving the grounds during the school day.

• Monitor her/his own attendance and grades through ParentVUE.

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report excused absences on voicemail (798-6115) each day that a student is absent from school.

• Monitor your child’s attendance through ParentVUE. To obtain your ParentVUE access key, contact the Guidance Office at 798-6125.

TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

• State in the course syllabus how attendance will affect the course grade.

• Take daily attendance and maintain attendance records for each class.

• Make assignments available for students who were absent.

• Inform students periodically of their tardies and unexcused absences.

• Refer students with excessive attendance concerns to the administration.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

AND DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

TO REVIEW THE CURRENT RPS POLICIES ON: BULLYING PROHIBITION, HUMAN RIGHTS, RACIAL, RELIGIOUS, AND

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE.

HTTP://WWW.RICHFIELD.K12.MN.US This section of the handbook explains what is expected of you as a student at Richfield High School. Our policies have been

established to protect the individual rights of everyone and to allow students the opportunity to receive the best education the school can provide. It is the expectation that you will develop responsibility for your own positive behavior and your interactions with others.

To ensure success in these expectations, Richfield High School students will

1. Treat all students and staff with respect.

2. Be on time for school and all classes.

3. Come to all classes prepared for the day’s activities - - with proper materials.

4. Carry a pass when in the halls during class.

5. Courteously identify oneself when asked.

6. Participate in all classroom activities in a positive way.

7. Do school work as assigned, being honest with yourself and other people about your work. Complete make up work due to absence.

8. Know and follow school and classroom rules.

9. Respect the right of all students to receive an education.

10. Respect all school property and the property of others.

11. Help keep the entire school building and campus clean and attractive.

12. Keep parents/guardians informed about progress at school and school happenings.

The policies on student behavior have been formulated in accordance with the Richfield School District’s “Guidelines for Student Behavior.”

Individual classroom expectations will be given to the student in the course syllabi.

Certain behaviors by students will result in direct disciplinary action by the administration. These are listed in the “Behavior Warranting Disciplinary Action” table that follows.

Administrators, staff and parents expect that Richfield High School students will engage in appropriate activities.

Unfortunately some students choose to do inappropriate activities. Students who choose inappropriate behavior in school, on district property, in a district vehicle, or at a school or district activity will experience specific consequences as listed in the chart that follows.

Discipline situations that arise which are not covered by these guidelines will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Unique or special situations may call for an adjustment in the discipline policies to meet the school and/or district needs.

Suspension * = requires parent/guardian contact

3-5 day suspension ** = requires parent/guardian, administration conference which may occur by phone.

Tennessen Notice: The school may interview students as part of an investigation of a complaint. The information may be used to determine the need for discipline. The information may be shared with those that have a need to know including an outside agency or court. A person is not legally required to answer the questions; however school personnel may draw an inference from that decision.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

1st Offense 2nd

Offense 3rd

Offense

Academic Dishonesty - descriptor in-cludes: copying, photographing, allowing your own work to be copied, revealing test content, altering scores or records, citing issues. Includes copying someone else's work, photographing, allowing ones work to be copied, revealing test content, alter-ing answers, scores or records. Plagia-rizing is the act of using another persons ideas or expression in writing or speaking without acknowledging the source. Cop-ying work from a book, computer source or another individual.

• teacher/parent/ student conf and/or other disci-pline consequences

• zero on the assignment with no chance to redo for a class grade

• parent notification

• admin. /teacher/ student conf. and/or other discipline consequences

• suspension from school *

Alcohol or Chemicals, Possession or • citation from police • citation from police • citation from police

Use - Possessing or using any narcotic, controlled/mood altering substance or paraphernalia on school grounds or at school activities, regardless of amount or where consumption took place (Required student prescription medication must be left with and administered by the school nurse.)

• 1-2-day suspension **

• 3-day suspension **

• suspension from school **

• subject to expulsion

Alcohol/Chemicals, Possession with Intent to Distribute or Sell - Possession with intent to distribute or sell - selling or distributing, or intending to sell or distrib-ute, alcohol or any narcotic, or controlled substance, or look-alike substance where sale or distribution is prohibited by law.

• parent conf. • citation from police • 5-day

suspension ** • consider expulsion

• citation from police • alternative program • consider

expulsion

Arson - Intentional destruction or damage to school or district buildings or property by means of fire.

• suspension ** • consider expulsion

Assault, (Physical)- Assault is doing an act with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death or inten-tionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm upon another. Aggravated- use of weapon or inflicts significant bodily harm.

• 5-day suspension ** • police citation


• police citation

• suspension ** • police citation • consider expulsion

Assault, (Verbal) - Use of language that is discriminatory, abusive, obscene, threat-ening, intimidating, or degrading.

• teacher/student/ admin. Conf.

• mediation • detention • suspension

• Escalating disciplinary action

• Escalating disciplinary action

A. Bodily Harm, Inflicting - committing a careless act which inflicts bodily harm upon another person B. Self-inflicted Injury - any conduct of a student which results in an intentional self-inflicted injury or creation of an ab-normal physical or mental condition

• 1-day suspension * • restitution • parent notification • crisis team

intervention

• 3-day suspension * • restitution

• 5-day suspension ** • restitution


1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Bomb Threat, False - The communication to another indicating that an explosive of some kind is present in the school building, school grounds, or another location used for school activities, regardless of whether the explosive is, in fact, present.

• notification of appropriate public safety officers sus-pension *

• consider expulsion

Bullying - is defined as any written or verbal expression, physical act or gesture, or pattern thereof, which is intended to hurt, threaten, upset, distress, or frighten. The definition of bullying contains the following criteria: 1. an

• staff/student conf. • detention • possible

suspension

• staff/student conf. • 1-day

suspension * • behavior manage-

ment program


actual or perceived imbalance of power between the offender and target. 2. The behavior is re-peated or forms a pattern. 3. Interferes with a students' educational opportunities, perfor-mance, or ability to participate in school functions or activities or receive the school benefits, ser-vices or privileges. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: teasing, damaging property, causing fear of harm to a person or their property, creat-ing a hostile environment, or any conduct against a person that is a reasonable person under the circumstances knows or should know would have the effect of harming a student. Conduct online or via phone also applies, including Fa-cebook, texting, voicemail, email, etc. Students are encouraged to completed a bullying/ har-assment form if they have been bullied/ see someone else get bullied. Retaliation against a victim, reporter, or witness or false accusations are prohibited

Disruptive Behavior - Acts that disrupt or threaten to disrupt the educational process in the classroom, hallways, or at school functions, including, but not limited to, disobedience, dis-respectful behavior, inappropriate language, horse play, discrimination, unauthorized vide-otaping and sharing, or defiance of authority or any conduct tending to cause disruption or arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others.

• staff/student conf. • detention • possible

suspension

• staff/student conf. • 1-day

suspension * • behavior manage-

ment program


Driving, Careless or Reckless - driving on school property in such a manner as to endanger persons or property

• parent/admin/ student conf.

• revocation of parking permit without refund


• restitution


• restitution • police referral


1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Explosives, Possession and/or Use - possessing or using any compound, mixture or device of which the primary or common purpose is to function by explosion (that is with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat)

A. Class A or B explosives (as defined by state statute) i.e. dynamite B. Class C explosives (as defined by state stat-ue) i.e. firecrackers, stink/smoke bombs sparklers, bottle rockets

• consider expulsion

• 5-day suspension**

• consider

expulsion

Fighting -Physical conflict in which both parties have contributed to the situation. A student who retaliates, promotes or instigates will be consid-ered part of the fight. This is regardless of who initiates the fight or whether the student believes he/she was citing in self-defense; including hitting, slapping, pulling hair, biting, kicking, scratching or any other acts in which a student inflicts or at-tempts to inflict bodily harm on another person.



• suspension ** • subject to expul-

sion.

Gambling - playing games of chance for stakes

• notification of appropriate public safety officer

• parent/admin/ student conf.


• 1-day suspension *



Gang Involvement - Any activity that promotes or assists a gang including creating graffiti, emblems, symbols, hand signs, jewelry and/or clothing are not allowed. Gang activity is defined by the fol-lowing criteria: (1) the student belongs to or asso-ciates with (2) a group of three or more people who band together under a common identifying sym-bol, sign, or name, and (3) the participant partici-pates in a separate violation listed in the handbook to further an implicit or explicit goal of the gang/ group

• staff/student conf. • possible suspension


• 3-5 day suspension **

Harassment - Harassment is participating in or conspiring with others to engage in acts that injure, degrade, intimidate or disgrace other individuals or classes based on: race, gender, disability, religion or creed, national origin or culture, age or grade level, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any physical or mental attributes. Harassment includes words, spoken or written, and/or any actions that negatively impact an individual or groups as defined above.

• staff/student conf. • possible suspension


• possible police referral

• suspension ** • consider

expulsion

(See complete high school league rules under section “Racial, Religious, & Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy, also Board Policy 5.1H.”)


1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Hazing - committing an act against a student or coercing a student into an act that is demeaning, humiliating or creates a substantial risk or harm to a person in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization or grade level. Apparent permission, cooperation, or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the actions taken by the district.


• possible police referral and/or community service component


• possible police re-ferral and/or com-munity service component


expulsion

(Consent to be hazed or permission to hazed will not lessen the consequences. Harassment by ways of initiation, ridicule, or criticism is prohibited at all times)

Insubordination - Insubordination - defiant behavior or failure to accept and carry out responsible instructions given by one in author-ity. (Examples include: exiting secured en-trances, refusing to move to a new location or respond to an appropriate question.)

• admin./teacher/ student conf.

• class removal • detention assign-

ment or suspension

• ad-min./teacher/student conf.

• class removal • detention

assignment or sus-pension

• suspension and a required par-ent/ guardian conf. to make an intervention plan

• detention as-signment or suspension

Pornography - Accessing, viewing or showing sexually inappropriate materials

• detention or sus-pension

• parent conf.

• 1-3 day suspension *

• 3-5 day suspension **


1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

A. Sexual Misconduct or indecent exposure - Engaging sexual contact with another person, includ-ing intentional touching of clothing covering a person's intimate parts or intentional removal or attempted removal of clothing covering a person's intimate parts or clothing covering a person's undergarments.

• notification of police • suspension ** • consider expulsion


expulsion

Intentionally exposing private parts to another. B. Criminal Sexual Conduct - sexual conduct as defined in MN. Stat SS609.341-609.3451. as in Board Policy 541

Terroristic Threat - When a person threatens to commit any crime of violence against another person with the intent to terrorize.

• police referral • 3 to 5-day

suspension **


expulsion

Theft – The unauthorized taking or keeping of the property of another. Robbery: The obtaining of prop-erty from another where his/her consent was induced by a use of force, or a threat of force.

• restitution • possible police

notification

• restitution • police

notification

• subject to expulsion

• restitution • police

notification

Tobacco - possessing or using tobacco in district buildings, in district vehicles or at district events on or in sight of school grounds, this includes e-cigarettes.

• police notification • Possible

suspension

• police notification

• 1-day suspension *

• recommendation to smoking clinic

• police notification

• 1-3 day suspension *

• required to attend smoking clinic


1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Vandalism Willful defacing or the destruction of any property.





• restitution • withdrawal/ expul-

sion • police referral

Weapon (look alike or real) - Possession of a sharp object, knife, gun, projectile or look-alike designed or used in a harmful manner. Students who are aware of a weapon must report it immedi-ately or will be considered a participant.


expulsion

DETENTION

At RHS, detention time is assigned to students as a consequence for skipping study hall, violating the school rules, or for a variety of other non-academic situations. Detentions can be served from 7:15-8:00 a.m. or 2:45-3:30 p.m. with a teacher or in the office. Continued refusal to serve assigned detention will result in an in-school suspension or a one day dismissal from school.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

In some cases when a student violates a school regulation, he/she may be suspended from classes/school.

A suspension is served outside the school. The student is not allowed on the school premises during the school day (8:00-2:45

p.m.) or to participate in school activities. He/she may come to the Attendance Office before or after school to get a pass to see a teacher for assignments.

No suspension from school shall be imposed without an informal administrative conference with the pupil, except where it appears that the pupil will create an immediate and substantial danger to persons or property around him. Prior to sending a student home, we will make every attempt to contact the parent/guardian.

REMOVAL FROM CLASS

As required by state legislation, Richfield has regulations which provide for a student’s “removal from class” for conduct that “materially and substantially disrupts the rights of others to an education,” endangers school employees, the student, fellow students or school property; or constitutes a willful violation of the district/school’s discipline policy.

Removal from class is a disciplinary action short of exclusion, expulsion or suspension. A student may be removed from class for up to three (3) class periods. While a student is barred from class, he/she must remain in the designated detention area.

Removal from class will not be considered an unexcused absence; however, a removal from class is counted as an absence and will be included in the total count of days absent from class.

The following is the high school policy for the Removal from Class Procedure: A teacher may remove a pupil from class for inappropriate conduct. Continued/chronic inappropriate behavior requiring “Removal” may result in a student being dropped with loss of credit. Any student denying the opportunity for students to learn and teachers to teach will be removed from class.

The procedures on this page will be utilized in order to implement the removal.

1. The teacher notifies the Assistant Principals’ Office of intent to remove a student from class.

2. Parents shall be notified of the removal from class by the teacher involved. Notification of parent/guardian should be completed within twenty-four hours of the removal.

3. The student will be monitored by the office staff until the teacher and administrator can discuss the length of removal. The administration will make the final decision regarding removal.

4. Any student removed from class and sent to the Assistant Principals’ Office may be assigned other consequences.

BULLYING PROHIBITION POLICY 113

It is the intent of Richfield Public Schools to prevent bullying, and to take action to investigate, respond, remediate, and discipline acts of bullying which have not been successfully prevented. Richfield Public Schools defines bullying as “repeated behavior by a student or a group of students that is intended to cause or is perceived as causing another student or a group of students to feel frightened, threatened, intimidated, humiliated, shamed, disgraced, ostracized, or physically abused. Bullying that is addressed in this policy substantially interferes with the targeted student’s or students’ educational benefits, opportunities, or performance. Bullying takes many forms, and can occur via physical, verbal, social-relational, electronic or other forms of interactions or commu-nication, including cyberbullying, where an imbalance of power is implied. It includes conduct that interferes with the mission or operations of the school district, and also the misuse of technology – committed on or off school district property and with or without the use of school district resources - that hurts or defames a student, students, or employees.

Bullying, by either an individual student or a group of students, is expressly prohibited on all school district property or at school-related functions. This policy applies not only to students who directly engage in the act of bullying, but also to students who, through their indirect behavior, condone or support another student’s or students’ act of bullying.

No district employee or school district volunteer shall permit, condone or tolerate bullying. The consequences for students who commit acts of bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension and/or expulsion. Consequences for employees who permit, condone or tolerate bullying, or who engage in reprisal or false reporting of bullying may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or discharge. The school district will act to investigate all com-plaints of bullying in a timely manner and will take appropriate action against any student, staff member, volunteer, or contractor who is found to have violated the Bullying Prohibition Policy.

Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of bullying or any other person with knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute bullying shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school district official designated to receive the reports at school, which is the building principal or his/her designee, or the building supervisor (herein called the Building Report Taker). Reports of bullying are classified as private educational and/or personnel data and/or confidential investigative data and will not be disclosed except permitted by law.

Filing a complaint or report of bullying will in no way affect the reporter’s future employment, grades, or work assignments, or educational work environment. The school district will respect the privacy of all involved parties as much as possible, but the school district shall undertake or authorize an investigation by school district officials or a third party designated by the school district within three days of the report. While this investigation is in process, the Building Report Taker may take immediate steps at his/her discretion to protect the reporter, the alleged victim, students or others. Upon completion of the investigation, the school district will take appropriate action which may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer, remediation, termination or discharge. Such action will be consistent with the requirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements; applicable statutory authority, including the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act; school district policies; and regulations. This policy protects all those involved in the reporting and investigation from any and all acts of retaliation, including intimidation, reprisal, harassment, or intentional harmful treatment.

The school district will annually provide information and any applicable training to school district staff regarding this policy, and will

provide education and information to students regarding bullying, including the information found in this policy about reporting procedures.

For more information on Richfield Public Schools’ Bullying Prohibition Policy, view Board Policy 113.

BUSES

School bus transportation is a privilege, not a right. It is earned by exhibiting good behavior while on the bus or at the bus stop. Inappropriate behavior may result in the loss of bus riding privileges. Bus rules include:

• Immediately follow directions of driver

• Sit in your seat facing forward

• Talk quietly and use appropriate language

• Keep all parts of your body inside the bus

• Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself

• Treat others with respect - no fighting, harassing, intimidating, or horseplay

• Do not throw any object

• No eating, drinking, or using tobacco

• Do not damage the school bus

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ASSISTANCE

Richfield High School willingly works with students and parents to combat the problems of drug and alcohol abuse and chemical dependency.

Counseling and assistance for drug and alcohol problems, either real or suspected, is available through several sources. The student guidance counselor and/or a school social worker are available in the Guidance and Counseling Office. They will assist in ways possible or make an appropriate referral.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the school if concerned about the possibility of chemical use by a son or daughter. Concerns and questions are held in strictest confidence.

DRESS AND GROOMING

Richfield High School does not have a formal dress code. The staff assumes that students will use good judgment in wearing appropriate clothing for the school day. The clothing and personal hygiene of students become the concern of the school personnel when they cause disruption of the educational program, distract students from learning or are offensive and/or inappropriate to others. The following guidelines apply to student dress during the school day:

• Clothing with vulgar, sexual, violent, gang, harassing, drug or alcohol themes are not to be worn.

• Students who wear coats/jackets/gloves or hats/caps/visors must leave them in their lockers or backpacks. Once students enter the building in the morning, coats and hats are not allowed in the school halls, classrooms or cafeteria. Hats are not to be carried or seen. Coats and hats must remain out of sight.

• Hooded sweatshirts may be worn but the hood must remain down.

• Clothing must cover the midriff and chest.

• Undergarments must be covered by clothing that is not transparent.

• Strapless, spaghetti strap and backless tops are not allowed.

• Skirts must fall below a persons’ fingertips when her hands are down at her sides.

• Skirts and shorts must cover the student’s rear when standing or sitting.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.

Students found to be dressed in bad taste or in a condition that is disruptive to the educational environment will be asked to turn the clothing inside out, cover it or be sent home to change their attire. Staff members may confiscate items worn that are potentially disruptive such as chains, bandanas, jewelry or hats.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

There are certain uses of electronic devices that are unacceptable at ALL times, both in and out school, including but not

limited to threats, taking photos of other people without consent, sexting, plagiarism, cheating, copyright violations, and

bullying. These behaviors will result in disciplinary consequences and potential legal charges.

Students will be allowed to use electronic devices responsibly during passing time and lunch. Students will be considered “in class” once the bell rings. Teachers will set the appropriate level of acceptable use at any given time in their classroom as outlined below. Earbuds and headphones are considered electronic devices and need to be out of sight while students are “in class” unless the classroom teacher specifically allows their use for a class activity.

Red Light: Personal electronic devices are not allowed for the current activity/time period. They must be turned off and kept in backpacks.

Yellow Light: Personal electronic devices are regulated by the classroom teacher, and students may only use them with permission as designated by the teacher.

Green Light: Personal electronic devices are allowed by the classroom teacher for the current activity/time pe-riod. Students will be professional in the use of their devices and understand that the use of technology is in-tended to help them interact with the curriculum. Social media is not considered professional use.

In the case of a teacher absence, the default setting will be RED unless otherwise stated in the teacher sub plans. Reserve teachers will follow the building consequences. CONSEQUENCES : Should students have their electronic devices out during the posted prohibited times, the student will comply with the con-sequences outlined below. Violation: Cell phone/device/earphones will be confiscated from the student and turned in to the attendance office. 1st offense: Held in the office until the end of the day. 2nd offense: Held in the office until the end of the day. 3rd offense: Held in the office until a parent comes in to pick it up. 4th offense: Held in the office for five school days and a parent comes to pick it up. 5th offense: Held in the office until the end of the year. A student is responsible for his/her own cell phone. If the student does not use the cell phone responsibly and it is confis-cated Richfield High School will not be responsible for lost, stolen or broken devices and will not pay for loss that occurs after a staff member confiscates the device.

The staff realizes these devices are expensive and very desirable and therefore are often stolen. Students must realize that items brought to school that end up lost or stolen are not the school’s responsibility.

FEES

Students will be assessed a fee for unmet obligations (examples - lost or damaged textbooks, outstanding fund raising money, lost athletic uniforms, etc.) Student records will not be released until all fees have been paid. Participation in student activities and attendance to school dances will be limited until fees are paid.

FIELD TRIP/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES POLICY

Field trips and other scheduled school activities are considered excused absences. A student failing a class or with three unexcused absences or excessive absences for any reason, including school activities, may be denied the opportunity to attend a field trip.

GPA SCALE BY LETTER GRADE

A+ = 4.333

A = 4.000

A- = 3.667

B+ = 3.333

B = 3.000

B- = 2.667

C+ = 2.333

C = 2.000

C- = 1.667

D+ = 1.333

D = 1.000

D- = 0.667

F = 0.000

HALL PASSES

Students are expected to be in class on time. If a student needs to leave the class he/she must have a pass signed by the teacher, this should include name, date, time and destination. The teacher has the right not to allow any student requests for passes. A student request for a pass to leave the classroom for locker, bathroom or drinking fountain will not be given the first or last 10 minutes of class. Offices which make a request to see a student during a class will have an official pass. When students are found to violate the hall pass privileges they will be on a "NO PASS" list and will not be granted any hall passes.

HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER

The Richfield Health Resource Center serves children and youth who live in or go to school in Richfield from birth through high school graduation. It is located in the high school building. Students may access services confidentially during the school day or after school. Medical services are provided Monday and Wednesday 1:00 – 5:00. Portico Insurance assistance is available Monday 1:00 – 4:00. For more information call the center during open hours at 612-798-6020

ID CARDS

Each student will be issued an ID card which includes a picture and other identification data. Please carry this card at all times when you are at school or school activities. Teachers or supervisors may ask you to show this card for identification purposes. Students must have their ID card to attend school-sponsored dances and to ride school busses. Replacement ID cards are available at the security desk for $5.

Due to safety & security concerns Richfield Senior High expects all students to identify him/her self when asked by an adult in the school building. Failure to give correct identification may result in disciplinary consequences.

LOCKERS

Every Richfield High School student is provided a locker of his/her own to use. Students will be assigned the same locker for his/her four years of high school. Each student is strongly discouraged from sharing his/her locker with another person. Only you should know the combination of your locker. Never leave valuables or money in your locker, even if it is locked. The school cannot be held responsible for stolen property. If your locker or its lock is not functioning properly, report the problem to the Main Office immediately. Some lockers are equipped with padlocks. These locks are the property of the school, and you will be charged $5.00 if you lose one.

LUNCH

To ensure a safe, clean and orderly lunch hour all students are expected to follow the guidelines below. Inappropriate behavior in the lunchroom may result in detention, removal from the lunchroom, lunchroom cleaning or suspension.

1. Lunch food brought or purchased is to be eaten in the lunchroom. No lunch trays are to be brought into the foyer area. Students are not to leave the lunch area with food.

2. Lunchroom staff members and supervisors are to be treated with respect. Failure to follow instructions from any staff or supervisor is considered insubordination.

3. Students are not to cut in the lunch line. Students who cut in front of other students will be sent to the end of the lunch line.

4. Students are responsible for cleaning up their messes by bussing their own trays and trash.

5. According to school policy, coats, hats, and sporting equipment are to be left in the lockers. This includes during lunch hour. These items are not allowed in the lunchroom. If used responsibly, cell phones and other electronic devices may be used at lunch time.

Privileged Open Lunch 11th and 12th grade students who meet the following criteria each semester must complete an appli-cation to be granted permission to leave the school building during their lunch period time.

2.5 GPA for the previous semester

No suspensions for the previous semester

95% attendance or better for the previous semester

10 or less tardies for the previous semester

Parent permission

For this to remain a privilege students are asked to cooperate with the following guidelines:

• Enter and exit the building through the flag pole entrance and show your student ID when leaving.

• Finish all food before reentering the building, no food should be brought into school.

• Be respectful of the community. Do not loiter or litter in alley ways, neighbor’s yards, restaurants, public library or the school parking lot.

• It is the student’s responsibility to be back on time. If a student returns late three times the privilege will be revoked.

Richfield High school is not responsible for a student who is involved in a problem outside the school when he/she leaves the school campus.

MANDATORY REPORTING LAW

School personnel are required by state law to report neglect, physical abuse or sexual abuse of children in the home, school or community setting. Teachers who suspect or are informed of abuse will report it to child protection.

MEDIA CENTER

The media center is the information and technology center of the high school. Both students and staff will find print and digital resources, equipment and assistance in using these items for conducting research and completing course work. We also offer a wide range of reading materials in multiple formats. All of these offerings are available for checkout using a student ID number of staff employee number. Students can visit the media center before or after school without a pass. Students must have a pass when visiting during class hours or lunch. Staff can reserve computer labs and media spaces using our online calendar.

The rules contained in the Richfield High School handbook apply in the media center. We ask that students work and use technology responsibly and respectfully while visiting the media center. Please finish food and drinks before entering the media center spaces and computer labs. Let us know if you need help with technology or finding materials. The media center is for learning – what interests you? We appreciate suggestions and do our best to fulfill reading requests.

PARKING

Students who choose to drive to school will operate their vehicles in conformance with all rules and regulations of the State of Minnesota, the City of Richfield and School District 280 Board of Education policy governing the reserved student parking lots. Motor vehicles must be licensed and covered by insurance. The school is not responsible for the motor vehicle or its contents. It is important to remember that driving to school is considered a privilege and rules will be strictly enforced.

Parking permits are sold for each quarter. They will go on sale the first day of school at the Paying and Receiving window. Each quarter permits go on sale the first day of that quarter. Permits cost $50.00 per quarter ($25 for students with only 1-3 classes @ RHS). Permit stickers should be placed in the lower left corner of the windshield. All students should park in spots designated for students (see map attached to application).

Daily parking permits are available for $3 and must be purchased prior to the first hour of class that day. You then must return the parking stub to your car and place it on the dashboard. The daily parking permits may be purchased from the front check-in desk.

Students who park without a permit or in a spot designated for staff/visitors, or parked illegally (fire lane, handicap spot, etc.) will be subject to a $25 parking citation. Fines must be paid at the Paying and Receiving window. Any students with unpaid fines will be placed on the unmet obligations list. Students are expected to abide by the policies and regulations set forth in the parking lot permit application form. Violations of the parking policies and regulations could result in revocation without refund of the parking permit.

RESOURCES FOR YOUTH

Richfield Public Safety Non-Emergency ..................................................................................................................... 612-861-9800

United Way 211 ............................................................................................................................................................ 612-335-5000

Crisis Connection (24 Hour) ........................................................................................................................................ 612-379-6363

Rape & Sexual Abuse Center...................................................................................................................................... 612-825-4357

Sexual Violence Center ............................................................................................................................................... 612-871-5111

Teenage Medical Service ............................................................................................................................................ 612-332-4973

Planned Parenthood .................................................................................................................................................... 651-489-1328

Bridge for Runaway Youth ........................................................................................................................................... 612-377-8800

Alcoholics Anonymous ................................................................................................................................................. 952-922-0880

Alateen .......................................................................................................................................................................... 952-920-3961

Headway Emotional Health Services .......................................................................................................................... 612-861-1675

Cornerstone .................................................................................................................................................................. 952-884-0376

Bloomington Public Health ........................................................................................................................................... 952-563-8900

Suicide Prevention Center ........................................................................................................................................... 612-347-2222

The Family Partnership ................................................................................................................................................ 952-884-7353

Front Door Social Services .......................................................................................................................................... 612-348-4111

SCHOOL GOVERNMENT

The Richfield High School Student Government represents the student body’s interests and concerns. Each year, the student government provides leadership for numerous school and community functions. Among them are: School dances, pepfests, Cornerstone gift drive, Blood Drive, and Staff Recognition events.

Elections for Student Government, grades 10-12, are held in the spring of the year; ninth-grade elections in the fall.

RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH 2016-2017 STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS President ......................................................................................... David Munoz

Vice President ................................................................................ Chatovanaya Walters

Secretary ........................................................................................ Jacqueline Sanchez

Treasurer/Historian ........................................................................ Hayley Hadges

2016-2017 STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS Seniors: Sharon Amegee, Cierra Brown, Shayla Byron, Kika Kidist, Lary Lopez, Yamilez Ordonez

Juniors: Amelia Amundson, Tenzin Dekyi, Matthew Kiflu, Rebecca Lee, Emerson Martin, Milly Sanchez

Sophomores: Kanani Ali, Shannon Brault, Dawn Jamison, Darlene McPherson, Davy On,Sadiya Zabar

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor society bestows an honorary membership to students who excel in scholarship, character, leadership and service. Juniors and seniors are selected as members in spring.

President ......................................................................................... Swopnil Shrestha

Vice President ................................................................................ Sharon Amegee

Secretary ........................................................................................ Hadiya Bakar

Historian .......................................................................................... Elizabeth Melssen

SECURED BUILDING ACCESS

During the school hours of 8:10 to 2:40 the only entrance and exit to and from the building is the flag pole entrance #3. Students/Staff/ Visitors are not allowed to enter/exit any other door during the defined school day. Students should not open secured doors to allow building access to anyone during the school day. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action.

SEMESTER POLICIES

1. Parents and students are primarily responsible for planning an education program and maintaining an account of their Minnesota Graduation testing requirements and total credits leading to graduation.

2. All students grades 9-12 are recommended to enroll in six (6) credit classes each semester.

3. All students MUST be enrolled in at least one (1) course in English and one (1) in social studies each semester.

4. All students eligible for graduation from Richfield High School must have completed with passing grades eight (8) semester credits in English, eight (8) in social studies, six (6) in science, six (6) in mathematics, two (2) in physical education, two (2) in fine arts, and one (1) in health. Forty-three (43) semester credits are necessary in order to qualify for a diploma from Richfield High School. Seniors must also complete 15 hours of community service between the end of their junior year and the end of their senior year.

5. All students must maintain enrollment in a minimum of four (4) credit classes each semester. Students not maintaining the minimum will be subject to referral to an alternative program or subject to dismissal from school for the remainder of the semester. HTC students enrolled in Level I and II courses who drop their HTC courses will be reassigned to the high school and will most likely be placed in study halls.

6. Students may withdraw from a course during the first 15 days of a semester without penalty or a record of the course on their transcript. Students will be placed in a study hall. Students who withdraw from a course after the 15th day of the semester will receive a “W” on their transcript. The “W” grade will be equivalent to an “F” grade and will be averaged into each student’s cumulative grade point average.

7. In order to have the opportunity to earn full credit in each class, a student needs to enroll at Richfield Senior High School prior to the 15th day of the semester. Counselors will address each case.

8. Students desiring early completion of the requirements for graduation must submit a plan in writing to their counselors before registering for their senior year. This plan must be approved by the high school principal before it can be put into effect.

9. Students who seek to transfer credits earned in alternative programs while concurrently enrolled full-time at RHS should be aware of the following Richfield Public Schools Board Policy 620: 1) Students must receive prior approval from the school district, consistent with state law, for any courses to be completed for credit outside the district, 2) Students may transfer a limit of 2 semester credits per year from an alternative program, and 3) Counselors will verify evidence of contact hours.

10. Students contracting to earn an alternative education credit must enroll with a guidance counselor at the start of a semester to receive credit at the end of that semester.

11. After a student has successfully completed a given course in the curriculum, he/she may not repeat that course for credit towards graduation. See a guidance counselor for exceptions.

12. Students, who for acceptable reasons (e.g., illness, family emergency) receive an incomplete mark at the end of a semester, must work out a plan with the classroom teacher to complete the work. If the student has not made an alternative plan with the teacher or if the student does not complete the alternative plan by the date designated the incomplete will become a

grade (A through F) or “NG”.

13. Course Weighting: Courses containing AP/CIS/PSEO in the title are graded at 120%, HONORS classes are graded at 110%

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Sports equipment such as basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, hockey sticks, etc. are to be left in the student’s locker during the school day. Students are not to carry sports equipment in the halls or classrooms.

STUDY HALL

Minnesota State Law (EDU 44) requires a minimum of six (6) hours of instruction or approved activity be provided in public high school. If a student is dropped or removed from a class, he/she is placed into study hall. The study hall then becomes an official period in the class schedule and fulfills the EDU 44 requirement. Although a student receives no credit or grade for study hall, attendance is mandatory. In order to provide a structured study environment, students are notified of expectations for student behavior. Truancy from study hall will result in one hour of detention time.

TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT NETWORK AND GMAIL ACCESS

COMPUTER (NETWORK) LOGIN USERNAME: Your username is a total of 10 characters with NO SPACES

1. Enter the first 3 letters of your first name 2. Enter the first 3 letters of your last name 3. Enter the 2 digit number of your birth month (if you were born in February, enter 02) 4. Enter the 2 digit number of your birth year (if you were born in 1999, enter 99)

Example: Harry Potter, Birthdate: 07/31/2001 Username: HARPOT0701

PASSWORD: Enter rps (all lower case) followed by your 6 digit student ID#

GMAIL AND DRIVE (ACCESS AT SCHOOL AND HOME)

1. Open Google Chrome (works best for Google Apps) 2. Go to the link provided on the RHS website > Office > Student Resources > Student Email 3. Enter your USERNAME 4. Enter your PASSWORD 5. Click OK, this will open your Gmail account 6. To create or access documents, presentations, etc. click on the Apps icon (waffle), next to your name in the upper

right-hand corner of the screen, and select Drive 7. To create an item in Drive click on the red Create button and select Document, Presentation, etc. 8. To re-name the item, click on “Untitled Document” in the upper left-hand corner of the screen

Your EMAIL ADDRESS is: [email protected] ***All items are automatically saved in “the cloud” (in this case, Google’s computers)*** ***You can access these items anywhere that you have an Internet connection by signing into your email and going to your Drive files***

SAVING AND ACCESSING COMPUTER (NETWORK) FILES U:/ (or Z:/) AT SCHOOL To Save Files or Access items (ex. Word document, PowerPoint, etc.) saved in your U: / (or Z:/) Drive at school follow the directions below. To save files:

1. Go to File then Save As 2. In the box that opens, on the left scroll down to My Computer then double click on it 3. On the right, scroll down until you see your username followed by a U: or Z: and double click 4. Your username should now be in the Save As box at the top, enter a File Name in the box below 5. Click Save

To access saved files: 1. Double click on the My Computer icon on the desktop 2. Double click on the icon with your username followed by U: (or Z:) 3. You should find all your saved network files here

PARENTVUE / STUDENTVUE

ParentVUE / StudentVUE is a tool Richfield High School wants all students to use during their high school career. This tool allows students to access their schedule, lunch pin, locker number and combination. This system also allows students to monitor their grades, assignments, and attendance. Students may get their access key and login information from the Guidance Office.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

All student access to and use of computers and other forms of electronic communications falls under the conditions set forth under the Acceptable Use Policy and the Richfield Public Schools Guidelines for Student Behavior.

Use of the Internet for educational purposes will assist in preparing students for success in life and work in the 21st century. Access to the Internet is available in the Richfield Public School District to all students and staff, according to the High School guidelines, which follow, as well as the School Board’s District-wide Electronic Communications Policy.

It is possible that students may find material on the Internet that would be considered objectionable. The RHS Acceptable Use Policy restricts access to material that is inappropriate in the school environment. Although student use of the Internet will be supervised by staff, we cannot guarantee that students will not gain access to inappropriate material.

The use of the Internet within our school system is a privilege, not a right. Students will be taught skills for appropriate general use of the Internet. RHS declares unethical and unacceptable behavior just cause for taking disciplinary action and/or initiating appropriate legal action for any activity through which an individual violates the guidelines stated here, any legal guidelines not stated here, as well as violating the stated intent of utilizing Internet access for educational purposes. RHS administration, faculty, and staff have the responsibility and authority to determine what types of uses and sites are inappropriate, and what consequences are warranted for violation of this policy.

UNMET OBLIGATIONS

An unmet obligation is incurred when a student does not return an article that belongs to Richfield High School. That student will be held responsible for returning the article or paying the replacement costs. Until the unmet obligation is resolved, the student will not be eligible to attend school dances, special school activities and the student’s diploma will be withheld. The quickest resolution is always with the teacher, advisor, or coach who added the student and article to the unmet list. A student can check with the Media Center, Athletic Office, Food Service and main office to see if he/she has outstanding debt.

VISITORS

Any visitor to the building must first check in at the Welcome Desk to receive a visitor’s pass. Visitors are not allowed to attend classes with students.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS

Richfield High School offers a wide variety of both athletic and non-athletic activities which give all students an opportunity to participate in co-curricular organizations that meet their special interests and needs.

CO-CURRICULAR Co-curricular activities are available as listed: Anime Club, Aurean (yearbook), Band, Cheerleading, Choir, Color Guard, D.E.C.A., Early Riser Club, Film Club, French Club, Future Problem Solvers, German Club, Girl Scouts Connectz (Multicultural Girls Group and Latinas Unidas), GLOW, Intramural Sports, Jazz Ensemble, Knowledge Bowl, Me to We, Mindsong, Musical, National Honor Society, Octagon Club, Qué Onda, Robotics, Student Government, Spanish Club, Theater, Video Club.

ATHLETICS All school sports are governed by the regulations of the Minnesota State High School League.

The following is a list of boys’ and girls’ competitive athletic teams sponsored by Richfield High School.

BOYS Football, Soccer, Cross-country, Basketball, Skiing, Wrestling, Hockey, Track, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Swimming & Diving

GIRLS Tennis, Soccer, Cross-country, Volleyball, Dance Team, Basketball, Skiing, Hockey, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving, Golf, Track, Synchronized Swimming

CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY POLICY Richfield High School students will earn eligibility to participate in co-curricular activities by earning five (5) credits each semester toward graduation or meeting the accumulated credit expectations to certify them as making “satisfactory progress toward graduation.”

Semester 1 ................. 5 Semester 3 ................. 15 Semester 5.................. 25 Semester 7 .................. 37

Semester 2 ................. 10 Semester 4 ................. 20 Semester 6.................. 31

For example, a first semester sophomore must have earned a total of 10 credits to be eligible for activities during the fall semester of his/her sophomore year.

All first semester ninth-grade students are eligible for participation in co-curricular programs during the fall semester. To be eligible for participation semester 2, freshmen need to have earned five (5) credits.

Any student whose accumulated credits meet the definition of “making satisfactory progress toward graduation” will be eligible to participate in co-curricular activities. Students with exceptional circumstances leading to an ineligible status may submit in

writing an appeal to the athletic director to be granted eligibility. A committee will—at their discretion—consider and provide a final decision on all appeals.

Sports Open Date Fees

Football 9-12 8/15 $210.00

Cross Country 8/15 $168.00

Tennis - Girls 8/15 $154.00

Swimming - Girls 8/15 $196.00

Volleyball 8/15 $182.00

Soccer Boys/Girls 8/15 $168.00

Cheerleading 8/15 $25.00

Dance Team 10/24 $196.00

Basketball - Boys 11/21 $252.00

Basketball - Girls 11/14 $252.00

Wrestling 11/21 $210.00

Hockey - Boys 10/31 $238.00

Hockey - Girls 10/26 $238.00

Swimming - Boys 11/28 $196.00

Gymnastics 11/14 $210.00

Skiing - Nordic/Alpine 11/14 $196.00

Baseball 3/20 $182.00

Softball 3/13 $182.00

Track B/G 3/13 $182.00

Tennis – Boys 3/27 $154.00

Golf B/G 3/20 $182.00

Sync Swimming 3/6 $182.00

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION 1. All 9th grade students without a 7th or 8th grade physical on file in the Athletic Office must present a physical at registration.

Each high school and junior high participant must have medical approval from a doctor the first time he/she reports for an athletic activity.

2. Any student who intends to participate in high school or junior high school interscholastic athletics and cheerleading activities must have:

• record of a physical examination performed within the previous 3 years on file in the athletic office.

• registration and insurance waiver form,

• health questionnaire

• Minnesota State High School eligibility statement signed by the parent/guardian and the participant.

3. Refunds will be made for the following reasons:

• Injuries or illness when substantiated by a doctor’s statement.

• Those students not selected for the squad (Voluntary dropouts will not be refunded).

MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE 2016-2017

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Students: Your participation in high school activities is dependent on your eligibility. PROTECT that eligibility by reviewing with your parent(s)/guardian(s) the summary of Minnesota State High School League rules which govern your participation.

Parents should REVIEW the Minnesota State High School League rules with your son or daughter, www.MSHSL.org If you have questions please contact the athletic office 612-798-6132.

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