Student Handbook 2006 - 2007
ACTIVITY DISCOUNT CARDS
Activity Discount Cards cost $10.00.
This cost helps to support student government,
athletics, cheerleaders, music, drama, and other school activities. Students are
expected to purchase a card. The activity card admits students to activities at
a discount for the school year. Students can also use their activity cards at
high school activities. The activity card is used in the Cafeteria as a debit
lunch card and in the library to check out books. Books cannot be checked out
without the card. (Replacement cost is the same price as the original card.)
ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE CHANGES
Any change of address or telephone number should be
reported to the office immediately, even if the student is still in the Boise
School District or the Riverglen Junior High attendance area. This is the only
way we can keep our records current to insure important notices and phone calls
can be received.
APPOINTMENT REQUESTS
Students who wish to meet with an office staff person
(principal, assistant principal, counselor, resource officer, nurse, etc.) may
fill out an appointment request form. These forms are available from any
teacher.
ASSEMBLIES
During the school year, various assemblies are
scheduled. In the case of activities in which there is a charge, students with
a current activity card will receive a discount. Good student conduct is to be
observed during these activities. The assembly programs are for the enjoyment
of students. In order that everyone may hear and enjoy them, the following
rules are to be observed.
1. Do not whistle or
stomp your feet. The accepted method of showing approval is by clapping the
hands. Disapproval is shown by silence. Booing at any time shows poor manners.
2. All talking should stop when any
entertainment
activity begins.
3. Teachers are
expected to accompany their students to and from the assembly and sit with them
during the assembly. Teachers will assist during the assembly wherever needed.
The privilege of attending assemblies and dances may
be revoked at any time due to misbehavior.
ATTIRE
STANDARDS AT RIVERGLEN JUNIOR
HIGH
The schools in the Boise District are charged with
establishing a school culture that enhances the teaching-learning process. The
need for some sense of structure and formality in educational settings requires
that student behavior and attire are compatible with the stated purpose and
function of the educational institution.
1. Students are encouraged to use good judgment in
selecting their clothes and in following basic community and school standards.
Nothing should be worn that would advocate alcohol, tobacco products, drugs,
gangs, etc.
2. Inappropriate
attire is defined as attire, which creates an atmosphere or casualness, which
detracts from our important mission. It is further defined as dressing or
grooming in a manner that disrupts the educational process, is a threat to the
learning environment or endangers the health or safety of students or any other
persons.
a) Head coverings of any kind are not
to be worn in the school from
b) No bare midriffs, bare
backs, showing underwear including bra straps, halter tops, pajamas and
slippers, etc.
3) Students may not obscure their identities with
heavy makeup, etc.
It will be decided on a day-to-day basis, weather
permitting, whether to send students outside at lunch or not. It is the
students' responsibility to dress appropriately for the weather and to have a
jacket/coat with them should they need to go outside.
AUTOMOBILES
If it is necessary to drive to school, students must
register their vehicle with the school resource officer. During school hours
students are not allowed to return to their vehicles without permission.
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERBLADES
Riverglen is a Dismount Zone. Nothing is to be
ridden on campus. This includes skates and skateboards. Bicycles are to be
parked in the racks provided. Reminder: bicycles should be provided with
locks and licenses. The school cannot be held responsible for damage or
theft while bicycles are parked in the racks.
BREAK
Break will begin at the conclusion of second period.
At this time students may go to the cafeteria for food or drink. The cafeteria
will be the ONLY place food or drink will be allowed.
BULLETIN BOARDS
All students wanting to post notices must have the approval
of the principal, assistant principal, or student government advisor. Each
homeroom has a bulletin board for the placing of notices, pictures, etc. Any
student wanting to post a notice must have the approval of the classroom
teacher
BUS RIDES WITH OTHER STUDENTS
Students wishing to ride home on the bus with a
friend will be permitted to do so only if there is room available on the bus.
Students must have a note from his/her parents. The student they are riding
home with must also have a note from his/her parents. The Assistant
Principal must sign ALL notes in advance to getting on the bus.
CAFETERIA
The cafeteria is open before school, break and during
the two-assigned lunch periods. In order for all students to enjoy the
cafeteria services, the following behavior policies and information are to be
observed:
1. Orderly lines - no cutting.
2. No littering, no running, no horseplay.
3. Students are to be seated while eating.
When finished eating, students are to remain seated
or must exit the cafeteria.
4. Students leaving
the cafeteria may not re-enter without permission of the supervisor.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Although the teacher in that room sets up the rules
for each classroom, the following are some general guidelines for students:
1. Students are not allowed out of the
classroom without a pass.
2. Window shades are to be adjusted only under the
supervision of the teacher.
3. Treat others with respect.
COUNSELING CENTER
The Riverglen Counseling Center stands to provide
support and consistency for students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Circulating throughout these components is the emphasis on career information
in hopes to prepare students for thinking about future opportunities. The
counseling staff also provides students with a peer mediation program that is
based on the belief that as students learn more about conflict and how to deal
with it, they will come to understand conflict is a part of everyday life, but
is negotiable to compromise and solutions.
DANCES
Dances are for Riverglen students only. The advisor
putting on the dance will determine dance times. Students must have their
current-year card to buy a ticket and get into the dance.
DISMISSAL OF SCHOOL
Upon dismissal of the school day, students are not to
remain in the school or near the school grounds after 2:45 p.m. unless they are
under staff supervision. Unless there is a scheduled school activity, restrooms
will be locked and halls cleared by 2:45 p.m.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones, CD players, iPod's and other electronic
devices are to be kept in lockers during the school day. If students have these
items on their person, they will be confiscated and returned 1) to the student
on the first incident, 2) to the parent on the second incident, and 3) held
until the end of the semester on the third incident.
EXCUSING ABSENCES
Parents are responsible for excusing their student's
tardies and absences. Please call the attendance line at 853-0399. An answering
machine is available to leave messages after hours and weekends. Any
unexcused tardy or absence becomes truancy after 48 hours.
TARDIES
Parents will be notified on the fourth, fifth, and
sixth tardies a student has in a class. On the fifth tardy, students will be
assigned to lunch detention and to Evening School on the sixth tardy. Upon
receiving a seventh tardy, the student must successfully appeal the tardy and
serve an Evening School.
FLOWERS, BALLOONS, ETC.
These items are discouraged at school. Students receiving
such items will be notified, but will need to leave the items in the office
until after school.
GYMNASIUM
Students not actively participating in the activity
in progress must be seated in the bleachers. Students in the bleachers must
remain seated. Balloons are not allowed in the gym.
HALL PASSES AND HALL BEHAVIOR
Since our hallways are like highways, students are to
be in the halls only at the beginning of school, at the end of school, and
while passing between classes. Students in the halls during class time must be
accompanied by a teacher or have a hall pass from an authorized staff member.
Your hall pass will be written in your Riverglen Planner. Students are to be
courteous in the halls at all times. Students will not exhibit discourtesy in
the halls, run in the halls, or using obscene language. Students are not
allowed to have open containers of food or drink in the halls at any time
during regular school hours. Students violating these rules will also be
assigned detention time. The school halls are closed at 2:45, and all students
must leave the building at that time unless they have permission from a staff
member.
HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll list is posted at the end of each
quarter. It will list those students who received a grade point average of 4.00
(straight A's) and those students who received a grade point average of 3.50 or
better.
INFORMATION TO
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
During the year there will be occasional, informative
newsletters sent home via the students, or in most cases, via mail. Report
cards will be sent to parents/guardians via the students for each of the first
three quarters unless parents pick them up during scheduled conferences. Report
cards for the fourth quarter and the end of the second semester will be mailed
to parents/ guardians at the end of the school year. Progress Reports for
students having difficulty will normally be mailed to parents/guardians by the
end of the fifth week of each quarter.
INSURANCE
Even with the greatest precautions and the closest
supervision, accidents can and do happen at school. Because of this unfortunate
fact, preparation needs to be made for possible medical expenses that may arise
from injuries that occur at school. The school district does not provide
medical insurance to automatically pay for medical expenses when students are
injured at school. This is still a responsibility of the parents or legal
guardians. The district is required to only carry liability insurance.
If a student is not already covered by medical
insurance through a family plan or a parent wants additional medical coverage,
the district does make student medical insurance available to families for
their individual purchase. Brochures outlining the coverage and premiums are
handed out to the students at the beginning of the school year. This form,
along with the premium, should be mailed to the insurance company during the
first few days of school
LIBRARY POLICY
Library hours are from 7:15 am to 3:00 p.m.
Books from the regular stacks are checked out for
four weeks at a time and may be renewed once if there are no holds on that
book. Reference books may not be checked out.
Students will be given five notices when their book(s)
is/are
overdue. After that time, the Library considers the book lost and a bill is
sent home for the full replacement cost of the book. If the book is paid for
and then returned, this amount will be refunded. Damaged books are assessed
according to the extent of the damage and charged accordingly. ALL fines and
books MUST be cleared before checking out other materials or receiving a report
card or yearbook.
LOCKERS
Backpacks are not allowed in class. They are to stay
in student's locker. Students will only be allowed to go to their lockers
before first period, during break time, at the beginning and at the end of the
lunch period, and after school. Students will need to take materials for
several classes at these times. Students will be assigned a locker and a lock
with a $5 charge for the use of keeping books and personal belongings. It is
the student's responsibility to keep the locker clean and in good working
order.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
Do not change lockers or share your locker with
anyone unless instructed to do so by the office. Students using another
student's locker may lose their locker privileges.
1. KNOW YOUR COMBINATION!!! And, do not tell any
students your locker combination.
2. Always keep your locker locked.
3. Never force the locker door shut or open. Avoid
excessive noise in closing lockers.
4. Do not leave any
money or valuables in your locker. Check valuables and large sums of money into
the office.
5. No confetti,
balloons, or items that will mar lockers in any way are allowed when decorating
lockers.
MUSIC GROUPS
Riverglen's performing musical groups are organized
to promote appreciation for a variety of music, to provide an opportunity for
students to develop their abilities, and to serve the student body and
community through performances. Students belonging to a performing music group
have an obligation to the group and the school to attend all performances. In
the event of illness or other emergency, a member should inform the teacher as
soon as possible. The performance calendar will be discussed with each group at
the beginning of the year to achieve complete understanding. Each group will
plan with their teachers and parents for uniformity in dress at performances.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
The purpose of this organization is to create
enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote
leadership, and encourage good citizenship. For the scholarship qualification,
an eighth grade student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7,
based on their three semesters of junior high. The remaining qualifications are
subjective in nature and are considered as a whole by a faculty council.
Students may not apply for membership in the NJHS, but if they succeed in the
scholastic qualification, they are invited to submit an informational form to
the faculty advisor, who then submits the information form to the faculty
council. The faculty council consists of five faculty members appointed by the
principal but may not include the principal or the honor society's advisor.
Students are admitted to the honor society by a majority council vote. As with
any honor not received, there exists virtually no recourse for non selection.
The chapter plans social and service projects each semester. A formal induction
ceremony for new members is held in the spring.
OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS
Gyms and locker rooms are off limits unless
permission has been granted. During the school day, students are not to use the
areas in front of the building, along the north side of the building or on
areas of the grounds as designated by the assistant principal.
PERMIT TO LEAVE SCHOOL CLOSED CAMPUS
Students must have a written permit to leave the
school grounds during the school day. Written permission, or a phone call, from
parents is necessary to obtain a permit to leave. Failure to do so may
result in truancy. Office personnel or a member of the Multi-Disciplinary
Team must issue this permit. The only exception to this rule is when a student
is on an approved activity list. If a student returns back to school with a
Permit to Leave, the student must report to the office, sign in and obtain a
pass before returning to class. As Riverglen is a "closed" campus,
any student wishing to go home at lunch must be picked up in the office
by his/her parent.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
No public displays of affections of any kind,
including handholding, will be allowed on school property.
REQUESTS FOR HOMEWORK
It is the responsibility of the student to secure
his/her own homework. This is an essential and basic responsibility for all
students as they mature during their years in secondary education. Teachers
will make certain that assignments are clearly stated in both oral and written
forms. Provision is also made for obtaining assignments in advance by using a
"Prearranged Absence" form available in the main office. If
necessary, teachers can be personally contacted for student assignments. Please
use this as a last resort due to the tremendous workload of our teachers.
Students at Riverglen Junior High each carry an assignment planner, and in most
cases, this planner will cover any assignment needs. However, in most cases,
students too ill to attend school are too ill to effectively complete homework.
In the case of extended absences, please note the following: Counselors will
request homework only after 3 full days of absences and if the student is not
returning the next day. Teachers have a full day to turn in assignments.
Parents should designate and notify the person who will pick up assignments and
specify date and time of pickup.
RETURN CHECK POLICY
All returned checks will be charged a $20.00 fee plus
the check amount, which must be paid in cash. No checks will be processed a
second time.
SNOWBALLS
Absolutely no snowball throwing will be permitted on
school property at any time.
STUDENT PLANNER
Your student planner is the most important single item
in your school life. Your planner provides you with the information that you
need to be a successful student at Riverglen Junior High School. Guard it
carefully, write your name in it, and carry it to every class that you attend. It
will serve as your hall pass as well as admittance to your classrooms. Your
planner should be with you at all times. It is advisable to take it home with
you every night.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are loaned to students at the beginning of
the school year. Students are encouraged to use book covers so damage can be
kept to a minimum. Lost or damaged books will result in student fines to cover
the cost of the damage or replacement.
TELEPHONE
Pay phones are available outside in front of the
building. Students may use these phones before and after school only. The
office phones are for school business and are not to be used by students at any
time, except in cases of emergency. Any other school phone may be used after
3:00 p.m., but not before.
VISITORS
All visitors, including parents, volunteers, and
substitute teachers must check in at the main office. Parents are considered
partners at Riverglen Junior High and are always encouraged and appreciated. However,
students may not bring visitors to school. Non-attending students are not
allowed on campus at any time.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
Parents or legal guardians must come to the
counseling office to withdraw a student from Riverglen Junior High. Students
should have with them the following: forwarding address, money for fines, library
books, and textbooks. If an official record request is not received within two
weeks, the student will be classified as a dropout.