We support extracurricular programs based on the following criteria:
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All students will be encouraged to participate in a club and encouraged to participate in 2 to 4 clubs.
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Contribution to students becoming self-sufficient individuals of good character exhibiting the qualities of altruism, citizenship, courtesy, honesty, human worth, justice, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline.
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Connection to college and career readiness.
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Contribution to students becoming responsible members of a family, work group, or community, including demonstrating effectiveness in community service.
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Student interest.
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Ability to arrange suitable adult supervision.
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Ability to attract students currently not involved in extracurricular or service projects.
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Ability to enhance or maintain equity in our overall program.
We will approve extracurricular activities based on their ability to meet these criteria.
Students will be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities if they meet any state or national requirements set by a sponsoring organization the school has chosen to join. An adult coach or sponsor who meets the criteria established by an applicable sponsoring organization would lead each extracurricular activity. The coach or sponsor will be responsible for supervising all students while they are participating in the activity, including preparation and travel time.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
GCHS in accordance with KHSAA requires that each member of an athletic team or contestant in interscholastic athletics must have, for the current semester up to and including Friday of the week preceding that in which the contest occurs, a passing average in each of at least (4) full credited high school courses. No special recitations or tests are being given for making the student eligible. Student managers and any other students having an official connection with the athletic program shall come under this rule.
All athletes, cheerleaders, managers, and participants must maintain a good attendance record and none shall be permitted to participate in any athletics contest or practices unless they are in attendance on the day of the game (if the event is on Saturday or Sunday the participant must be in attendance on the preceding Friday). Attendance means being counted present for a minimum of four full classes on the day of practice or game. Exceptions may be granted for medical appointments, drivers test, college visits and others. The principal and/or assistant principal must pre-approve all exceptions. Eligibility is to be determined by the school’s daily attendance. Playing an ineligible athlete can mean forfeiture of all contests in which the player participated.
CLUBS – BE A JOINER
Part of the high school experience is meeting new people, exploring new ideas, developing leadership skills, and learning to collaborate. GCHS provides a variety of extra curricular activities to enable you to gain these experiences. We encourage you to join activities that will broaden your horizons
GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL DANCES
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All dances are considered extracurricular activities at Greenup County High School.
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All school rules that apply during the school day also apply at dances (includes tobacco, fighting, unauthorized area, etc…)
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PROM dates must not be 21 years or older.
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Middle school students are not permitted to attend dances at GCHS unless they participate in a varsity sport and that particular sport is sponsoring the dance.
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THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING AT DANCES OR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS AND THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED.
Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
2014-15
Rev. 7/2013
The Greenup County Board of Education requires high standards of personal conduct from each student to promote respect for the rights of others and to accomplish the purposes of the schools. The Board also requires compliance with established standards and rules of the district and the laws of the community, state and nation.
The central purpose of the school system is to educate each student to the highest level possible. To support the success of the educational program, the Board directs employees to hold each student accountable to Code standards in a fair manner. Compliance with the standards is necessary to provide:
• Orderly operation of the schools,
• A safe environment for students, district employees and visitors to the schools,
• Opportunities for students to achieve at a high academic level in a productive learning environment,
• Assistance for students at risk of failure or of engaging in disruptive behavior,
• Regular attendance of students, and
• Protection of property.
This Code applies to all students in the District while at school, on their way to and from school, while on the bus or other District vehicle, and while they are participating in school-sponsored trips and activities. The Superintendent/designee is responsible for its implementation and application throughout the District. The Principal is responsible for administration and implementation of the Code within his/her school in a uniform and fair manner without partiality or discrimination.
Each school/council must select and implement appropriate discipline and classroom management techniques necessary to carry out this Code and shall provide a list of the school's rules and discipline procedures in the school handbook.
Teachers and other instructional personnel are responsible for administering Code standards in the classroom, halls, and other duty assignment locations.
This code establishes minimum behavior standards. Recognizing that each school, grade or class may require special provisions, school councils, administrators and teachers have full authority to make rules to enforce these standards in keeping with their areas of responsibility.
Students wishing to report a violation of the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline may report it to a classroom teacher, who shall take appropriate action as defined by the code. The teacher shall refer the report the Principal/designee for further action when the report involved an offense that may warrant suspension or expulsion of a student, any felony offense, or a report that may be required by law, including reports to law enforcement.
Employees and other students shall not retaliate against a student because s/he reports a violation of the code or assists or participates in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing regarding the violation. The Superintendent/designee shall take measures needed to protect students from such retaliation.
This code establishes minimum behavior standards. Recognizing that each school, grade or class may require special provisions, school councils, administrators and teachers have full authority to make rules to enforce these standards in keeping with their areas of responsibility.
Infraction Level
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3rd or More Offense(s)
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Level 1
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Teacher/Staff Response
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Treated as Defiance, moved to Level 2
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This is the lowest level. A teacher or staff member in charge handles these behaviors. These behaviors are usually not referred to the office unless they are excessive in terms of damage, loss, disruption, frequency or injury, whereupon they become Level 2 events. Teachers will need to provide at least three (3) incidents of documentation to move to the next level. Disruption is low intensity, but inappropriate. At the documentation of 3rd incident and documentation of two interventions Teachers will need to provide documentation for three incidents and at least two interventions
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A staff member observing a Level 1 infraction corrects the student at the time and documents this incident. Documentation is not sent to the office; however, staff members should document the incident in order to assess the frequency of the behavior. Classroom strategies can include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Gentle verbal reprimand
Proximity correction
Eye contact with student (“teacher look”)
Moving student within classroom
Planned ignoring
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Logical consequences
Help the student correct the problem
Verbal warning; reminding student of consequences of continuing behavior
Remind and relocate
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Teacher are to contact parents after AT 2nd offense
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Level 2
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Teacher/Staff Response
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Moved to Level 3
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These are moderate behaviors, but nonetheless cannot go unchecked. These behaviors are referred to the office for administrative action. The administrator will choose actions from the continuum. Repeat behaviors or behaviors that are excessive in terms of damage, loss, disruption or injury will result in increasing penalties and may be handled as Level 3 events
Misbehaviors that, while not requiring immediate administrative involvement, do require documentation because:
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The reporting staff member has reported an incident, which may require school-wide correction that involves other staff members (e.g., detention).
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The reporting staff member wants/needs administrative input on the incident (e.g., a teasing incident that may be harassment).
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The reporting staff member feels the administrator should be aware and/or have a record of the situation (e.g., a Level 1 misbehavior is becoming chronic).
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A staff member observing a Level 2 infraction corrects the student at the time and completes an “incident report” form that goes to the administrator.
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Administrative Response(s)
Chosen from the following or a combination of the following:
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Conference with student
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Conference with parents
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Restitution
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Apology
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Up to 2 days Bus Suspension
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Referral for counseling
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Loss of Privileges, including driving on campus
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Up to 4 hours Lunch Detention
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Up to 4 hours After School Detention
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Up to 2 days In-School Suspension
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Conference with student
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Conference with parents
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Restitution
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Apology
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Up to 2 days Bus Suspension
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Referral for counseling
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Loss of Privileges, including driving on campus
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Up to 4 hours Lunch Detention
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Up to 4 hours After School Detention
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Up to 2 days In-School Suspension
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Level 3 –
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Teacher/Staff Response
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Serious misbehaviors that require immediate administrative involvement (office referral) and written documentation. Behaviors that are so severe that the misbehaving student’s continued presence in a setting poses a threat to physical safety or to adult authority (i.e., the adult could lose control of the situation if the student were to stay in the setting).
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A staff member observing a Level 3 infraction escorts the student to the office or calls for assistance, and completes an “incident report” form that goes to the administration.
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Administrative Response(s)
Chosen from the following or a combination of the following:
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Conference with student
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Conference with parents
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Restitution
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Apology
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Up to 10 days Bus Suspension
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Referral for counseling
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Loss of Privileges, including driving on campus
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Up to 6 hours Lunch Detention
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Up to 6 hours After School Detention
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Up to 10 days In-School Suspension
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Up to 5 days Out of School Suspension
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Notification of law enforcement
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Conference with student
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Conference with parents
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Restitution
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Apology
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Up to 20 days Bus Suspension
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Referral for counseling
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Loss of Privileges, including driving on campus
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Up to 6 hours Lunch Detention
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Up to 6 hours After School Detention
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Up to 10 days In-School Suspension
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Up to 10 days Out of School Suspension
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Notification of law enforcement
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Conference with student
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Conference with parents
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Restitution
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Apology
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Up to year-long Bus Suspension
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Referral for counseling
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Loss of Privileges, including driving on campus
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Up to 6 hours Lunch Detention
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Up to 6 hours After School Detention
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Up to 10 days In-School Suspension
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Up to 10 days Out of School Suspension
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Notification of law enforcement
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Level 4 –Critical Infractions/Illegal Activities
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Teacher/Staff Response
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Any school infraction or illegal activity warranting intervention from outside agencies, i.e., law enforcement, Board of Education, court system, etc.
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A staff member observing a Level 4 infraction escorts the student to the office or calls for assistance, secures the safety of other students, and completes an Incident Report” form that goes to the administration.
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Administrative Responses
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10 days suspension with referral to the Superintendent for a pre-expulsion hearing
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Notification of law enforcement
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In all cases, administrators will exercise their right to review the facts and administer discipline deemed appropriate after consulting the Code of Acceptable Behavior from the Greenup County Board of Education.
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