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SCHOOLS

BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL

1401 N Highway D
Bolivar, MO 65613
417-326-5228

Office Hours:
Front Office: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Attendance Office: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-
Friday
Guidance Office: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Monday-Friday

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WELCOME TO BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL

Welcome to Bolivar High School. BHS is an excellent school,

with a friendly, dedicated, and highly trained staff to guide you
during your high school years.

The Student-Parent Handbook is an important source of

information about BHS. This handbook will not contain every
specific rule or regulation concerning the high school, but it
does have all major policies and much general information to
help students and their parents better understand their school.
The intent of the policies in this handbook is to maintain a
school environment that is safe and friendly and one that
provides the best possible learning atmosphere for students.

We hope you will become involved in the wide selection of

activities at our school and make this an exciting school year,
the best ever for you and your school.

Bolivar R-I School system does not discriminate on the

basis of race, gender, or disability. If anyone feels
they have been subject to discrimination they should
contact the Superintendent’s Office.

LOCATION MAP

LOCATION
MO. 13 MAP

BOLIVAR
HIGH
SCHOOL

MO. 32 MO. 32 (E. BROADWAY)

MO. 13

NOTE. MAP IS NOT

DRAWN TO SCALE

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BOLIVAR R-1 SCHOOLS BELIEF STATEMENT

We believe that learning is…

Purposeful
Lifelong
Interdependent

We believe that all students…

can learn,
should have an understanding of democratic principles,
are unique individuals with their own intrinsic value,
have the right and responsibility to realize their potential,
should develop tolerance, empathy and respect for others.

We believe that the effective learning

environment . . .
is safe and caring,
provides an equal opportunity for all students,
establishes high student expectations,
offers respect and dignity to students and teachers,
is enhanced by an effective partnership between the home,
the community and the school.

BOLIVAR R-1 SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

The Bolivar R-1 School District, in partnership

with the community, will ensure that every
student acquires the knowledge and skills
necessary for productive participation as a
responsible citizen in an ever-changing
society.
SCHOOL SONG

‘Mid the hills of old Missouri at the gateway to the west

Stands the dear old Bolivar High School loved by all of us the
best.
Gathered round her stately columns, sweetest memories will
cling

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Of the days when dear old High School sheltered us beneath
her wings
May thy watchword, duty, honor, be to us a beacon light,
Guide our hearts, oh, dear old High School, through the darkness of
the night.
May thy glory ne’er diminish, may thy grandeur never wane.
Here’s our toast, our pride and glory, dear old High School live
and reign.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A+ Schools Program.................................................................6
Academic Letter Criteria.........................................................10
Activity Release Schedule.......................................................32
Administration..........................................................................5
Athletics.................................................................................13
Attendance Incentive .............................................................18
Attendance Policies & Procedures...........................................16
Cafeteria.................................................................................20
Cell Phones.............................................................................15
Class Officers............................................................................7
Clubs & Organizations .............................................................8
Computer Access/AUP Agreement..........................................21
Courtship................................................................................20
Daily Class Schedule...............................................................32
Dances...................................................................................15
Disciplinary Actions................................................................25
Discipline Policy......................................................................24
Dress Code.............................................................................15
Driving on Campus.................................................................23
Dual Enrollment/Weighted Classes.........................................12
Due Process............................................................................21
Early Graduation Policy...........................................................11
Early Release Schedule...........................................................32
Extra Curricular Activities.......................................................13
Fire & Tornado Drills...............................................................14
Grade Reporting.......................................................................9
Grades......................................................................................9
Grading Scale...........................................................................9
Graduating With Honors…......................................................11
Graduation Requirements.......................................................10
Guidance..................................................................................9
Honor Roll.................................................................................9
Immunizations........................................................................21
Library Policy..........................................................................22
Liberator Time........................................................................13
Lockers & Book Bags..............................................................14
Make-up Policy........................................................................19
Medication Policy....................................................................20
Messages................................................................................20
National Honor Society...........................................................12
Ozarks Technical College (OTC)..............................................15
Parent/Teacher Conferences...................................................10
Parent Portal.............................................................................9
Part Time Attendance.............................................................11
Safe Schools Act.....................................................................23
Safety & School Transportation..............................................24
Scholastic Dishonesty.............................................................26
School Dress...........................................................................15
Semester Finals......................................................................10
Senior Trip..............................................................................11
Student Government................................................................8
Student Council Officers...........................................................7
Student Code of Conduct........................................................27
Student Planners/Hall Passes..................................................19
Tardy Policy............................................................................19
Violence Policy........................................................................21
Visitor Request.......................................................................10
Work Release..........................................................................12

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BOLIVAR R-I SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Linda Buffington, President Steve Henderson

Mona Coleman J.R. Collins
Neil DeShazo Dr. Jeff Tedrow
David Hale

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Steve Morgan, Superintendent T.C. Wall, Assistant

Superintendent
Dr. David Geurin, High School Principal Ron Owens, Assistant
Principal
Todd Schrader, Activities Director Sandy Krueger, Special
Services Director
George Janzekovich, Security Officer Clent Gammill,
School Resource Officer

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF

Sheila Anderson, Secretary to the Principal

Christy Johnson, Attendance Secretary
Kim Stanek, Registrar

HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY

Jim Barry Spanish Nancy Johnson Special Education

Daniel Bayless Language Arts Randy Jones Media/Journalism
Amy Becker Language Arts Kim Kahn Art
Eric Briggs Mathematics Kerrie Katz Special Education
Susan Carter Science/Spanish Debbie Keil Science
Jody Christy Industrial Tech
Michelle Darby 11 & 12 Counselor
MSgt Dennis AFJROTC
Minear Jason King Vocational Ag
Wanda Dunseth Mathematics John Trew Instrumental
Shad Edwards Physical Education Music
Jennifer Ferrell 9 & 10 Counselor Gina Lawson Language Arts
Susan Fry Instructional Aide Angela Legan Mathematics
Betty Glasgow FACS Teresa Lindsay Business
Kim Glenn Instructional Aide Colleen Long FACS/Health
Ben Glidewell Social Studies Andrew Love Language Arts
Gina Green Business Steve McClard Instrumental
Marc Green Social Studies Music
Angela Gries Business/Marketing Clayton Science
Sheila Hacker Library/Media McCullah
Center Krista Nebel Language Arts
Jason Hines Special Education Marla Roberts Mathematics
Robby Hoegh Social Studies Mindy Ross School Nurse
Teresa Holt Mathematics Nathan Social Studies
Mel Hughes Special Education Rothdiener

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Lance Roweton Weight Training
Jerry Scott Vocal Music
Becky Shockley Business
Al Skalicky Vocational Ag
Lori Stanek BRAVO
Alan Stanley Science
Kari Taylor Special Education
Pam Thompson Science
Kim Trobish G e rm a n /L a n g u a g e A rts
Robin Wallace Health
Occupations
Kim Ware ISS/ARC
Susan Language Arts
Warrington
Janet Wells Instructional Aide
Clint Speech/Drama
Wooderson
Cheyenne Yates Mathematics

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A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The A+ Schools grant provides the opportunity and funding for Bolivar
High School to make basic changes designed to guide students in a
rigorous program of academic and technical education that will
prepare them for the workplace, post-secondary vocational/technical
training, or college. The program is designed to raise academic
standards, open new doors to higher education and introduce students
to the teaching profession through tutoring and mentoring activities.

The goals of the A+ Schools program are:

• To ensure that all students graduate from high school.

• To ensure that all students complete a selection of high
school studies that is challenging and has identified learning
expectations.
• To ensure that all students proceed from high school
graduation to a college, a post-secondary vocational or
technical school, or a high-wage job with workplace skill
development opportunities.

Financial Incentive

Since 2002, Bolivar High school students completing the A+ Program

are eligible for two years of state-reimbursed tuition from any Missouri
public community college, vocational school, or technical school.*
State funds will be available to students of designated A+ schools.
These students will be entitled to receive financial reimbursement if
they have met the following requirements:

• Attend a designated A+ School for three consecutive

years prior to graduation.
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher of a 4.0
scale.
• Have at least a 95 percent attendance record.
• Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring.
• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the
unlawful use of drugs.
• Attend a Missouri community college or post-secondary
vocational-technical school on a full time basis and
maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Attempt to secure all available federal financial
assistance funds that do not require repayment.

The incentive funds are available for eligible students for two years (6
semesters) during the four-year period immediately following
graduation.

* Provided state funds are available

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STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS

Cara Gooch, President

Lucas Roberts, Vice President
Katie Jones, Secretary
Sponsor: Krista Nebel

CLASS OFFICERS

Seniors

Rylee Kemp, President

Ellen Pitts, Vice President
Cody Stepp, Secretary
Sterling Roberts, Representative

Juniors

Kim Glidewell, President

Mallory Kirby, Vice President
Heather Vaughn, Secretary
David Harris, Representative
Paige Herbert, Representative
Molly Tedrow, Representative

Sophomores

Aric Gooch, President

Hunter Wallace, Vice President
Isaak Pearson, Secretary
Cora Butcher-Spellman, Representative
Darcy Cochran, Representative
Faith Harris, Representative

Freshman

Emma Wall, President

Haleigh Wallace, Vice President
Alyssa Foster, Secretary
Elisabeth Harris, Representative
Jaden Roark, Representative

Members at Large

Zachary Funk

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The purpose of this organization shall be: to provide significant

learning experiences for students, staff, and community; to develop
behavioral evidence of good citizenship, scholarship, leadership,
service and human values; to promote harmonious relationships; to
improve morale; to assist in the management of the school; and to
provide orderly direction of school activities. It is expressly understood
that the authority herein delegated to the student council by the
administration of Bolivar High School is subject to their reappraisal
from time to time. Upon enrollment in Bolivar High School, a student
becomes a member of the student body. Student council members
elected from each class will represent all students at BHS. The student
council shall be composed of the following:

A. Elected Student Body Officers: President, Vice-president,

Secretary.
B. Elected Class Officers: President, Vice-president, Secretary of the
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes.
C. Two or three students from each of the freshman, sophomore,
junior and senior classes who shall be elected expressly as
representatives from their class.
D. Members-at-large selected by the sponsors. (no more than three)
E. Faculty members selected by the administration. Faculty
members shall serve as sponsors of the student council.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Clubs and activities are an important part of student life and the
school’s educational program. They stimulate interest in different
fields, provide friendship for students with similar interest and help
promote a feeling of belonging to the school. In order to keep
enthusiasm within the club, the student should support the club or
organization to which he/she belongs through his/her attendance at
meetings, variety of opinions, and responsibility of helping to achieve
the purpose of the organization. The following is a list of clubs. Others
may be added from time to time.

Academic Andy Love FCCLA Betty Glasgow

Team
Art Club Kim Kahn FFA Al Skalicky, Jason
King
Beta Delta Clint FTA Nathan Rothdiener
Psi Wooderson
Cheerleading Carol Cates Jazz Band Stephen McClard
Choir Jerry Scott Marching Stephen McClard
Band
Color Guard Amy Becker, NHS Allen Stanley
Kim Glenn,
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 Lindsay
Spellman
DECA Angie Gries Royal Carol Cates
Rooters
Debate Clint SADD
Wooderson
Drama Clint Skills USA Robin Wallace
Wooderson
Elektra Blue Gail Skalicky Student Krista Nebel
Drill Team Council
FBLA Teresa Winter Amy Becker, Kim
Lindsay, Becky Guard Trobisch
Shockley, and
Gina Green
FCA Andrew Love Yearbook Randy Jones

PROTECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL TIME

Instructional time will be protected at Bolivar High School. It is

imperative that teachers and students be allowed the maximum time
necessary for instruction and learning.

BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALE

100– 96 – A 86 – 83 – B 76 – 73 – C 66 – 63 – D
95 – 90 – A- 82 – 80 – B- 72 – 70 – C- 62 – 60 – D-
89 – 87 – B+ 79 – 77 – C+ 69 – 67 – D+ 59 – 00 – F

GUIDANCE

Guidance services are available for every student. These services

include assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test
scores, occupational information, study help, help with
home/school/social concerns, or any questions the student may feel
like discussing. Students desiring to visit the counselor should contact
the guidance office to arrange for an appointment.

GRADE REPORTING

Students are issued a progressive grade report at the end of each six-
week period in each subject. Progressive grading is similar to having a
documented grade check every six weeks. The first six-week grade is
representative of a student’s work for the first six weeks. The second
six-week grade is representative of a student’s work for the first twelve
weeks. The third six-week grade is representative of a student’s work
for the total eighteen-week semester. Therefore, a student’s grade is
cumulative, not an average of three separate grading periods. Parents
should keep all reports during the year, and, if at any time they feel

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that the student is not making proper progress, they should contact
the student’s teacher, counselor or principal.

Student Information/Parent Portal

Students and parents can access important student information

through the SIS portal at bolivarschools.org. The internet portal allows
students and parents to view grades, missing assignments, transcripts,
attendance, lunch balances, and health records. Information on
obtaining a username and password is also available at
bolivarschools.org.

HONOR ROLL

The scholastic honor roll will be determined at the close of each

semester.

Regular Honor Roll: (3.00 to 3.669)

Minimum requirements for the regular honor roll are:
1. Minimum of six subjects per semester.
High Honor Roll: (3.670 – 4.00)
Minimum requirements for the high honor roll are:
1. Minimum of six subjects per semester.

STUDENT VISITOR REQUEST

No visitors will be allowed during lunch, before/after school, or any

other time during the school day with the exception of
parents/guardians or close relatives. Special groups, organizations, or
individuals may receive permission in advance through the school
administration.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/teacher conferences are held in conjunction with open house,

during each fall and spring semester. This event will be publicized
widely and parents will be notified by mail. Teachers are available, on
two separate nights, to visit with parents regarding student academic
progress. Individual parent/teacher conferences can be
scheduled anytime by calling the high school office.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for graduation from BHS are 27 units of credit in grades

9-12 including:

Communication Arts - 4 Physical Education – 1

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 Math - 3 Fine Arts - 1 (music, art,
theater)
Science - 3 Health - .5
Social Studies - 3 Personal Finance - .5
Practical Arts – 1 Electives - 10
(agriculture, business, industrial arts, vocational)

SEMESTER FINALS

Because finals develop academic discipline and prepare students for

post-secondary education, all students will take final exams unless the
administration directs otherwise. Final exams are given in all classes
and may be a test, a project, a presentation, or other assessment. All
students are expected to take the final according to the finals schedule
that will be posted prior to the end of the semester. Any student who
wishes to take finals early because of a planned absence that is both
necessary and unavoidable must obtain permission from the principal.

ACADEMIC LETTER CRITERIA (Grades 9 – 12)

1. Each semester Bolivar High School will hold a banquet to honor

Academic Letter recipients.
2. Students must have an “A-“ average (3.67 grade point average)
with no grade lower than a “B.”
3. Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Foreign Language
classes are designated as core curriculum courses. Dual enrollment
courses (on a college campus) in the core areas will be recognized
at BHS for the Academic Letter criteria.
• Students that receive eight (8) letter grades must be enrolled
in a minimum of three core areas.
• Students that receive seven (7) letter grades must be enrolled
in a minimum of four core areas.
• Students that receive six (6) letter grades must be enrolled in a
minimum of five core areas.
4. Students must be in good standing as a school and community
citizen.
5. Students meeting this criteria will be awarded the following
Bolivar High School Academic Letter &
Gold Star for each semester criteria is achieved
Students with a 4.0 or better will receive a special
medal/pin

EARLY GRADUATION

A student who wishes to graduate from high school in less than the
ordinary eight (8) semesters, grade 9-12 sequence, may request
permission to complete graduation requirements on an alternate
schedule. The student and parents/guardians will consult with the high
school guidance personnel to develop a graduation plan. The student’s

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intention to accomplish this shall be stated in writing to the principal
within thirty (30) calendar days after the beginning of their sixth or
seventh semester, i.e., their last semester of high school attendance.

GRADUATING WITH HONORS

Students who earn the following cumulative high school grade

point averages will be honored at graduation with an
academic honors medal:

4.0 or Higher Summa Cum Laude Gold Academic Honors Medal

3.85 - 3.99 Magna Cum Laude Silver Academic Honors Medal
3.67 - 3.84 Cum Laude Bronze Academic Honors Medal

SENIOR TRIP

The senior trip is an experience long enjoyed by the seniors of BHS. In

order for a senior student to be eligible to enjoy going on the trip, the
following criteria must be met:

1. The student must be a senior in the year of the

trip.
2. The student must be a candidate for
graduation in the year of the trip.
3. The student must have no serious discipline
problems. A student who has a serious discipline problem(s)
desiring to go on the trip will meet with the principal and the
senior sponsors, who will make a joint decision concerning the
student’s eligibility to go on the trip.
4. Students must meet the attendance
requirements listed previously in the handbook (minimum of
95% attendance based on hours attended). Appeals may be
granted for extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s
control.

PART TIME ATTENDANCE

Senior students may be eligible for early release or part-time

attendance at Bolivar High School. To qualify the student must:
• Complete 24 units of credit prior to the start of the 7th semester and/or
complete 25.5 units of credit prior to the start of the 8th semester.

• Maintain 95% attendance in scheduled classes while attending part-

time.

• Complete the part-time attendance application form by May 1st of the

prior school year.

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 • Obtain written parental consent to allow the student to attend part-
time.

• Enroll in a minimum of 6 classes.

• Enroll full time second semester if a course is failed or attendance is

below 95%.

• Understand that part-time students may be at school only for

scheduled classes, special activities, or with prior appointment with
school personnel.

WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS

Students may participate in work release programs through the

following areas:

Agricultural Occupational Experience Business Office

Experience
Health Sciences Cooperative Work Program Marketing/Vocational
Internship
Family and Consumer Sciences

Students participating in any of these programs must have 95%

attendance the previous semester and maintain 95% attendance during
the current semester. Students must have a C or better in all classes and
must meet all the requirements listed in the Course Description Book.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (Grades 11, 12)

Membership in the NHS is based on four qualifications: scholarship,

leadership, character, and service. Membership is through
invitation and is bestowed by staff members. Interested students
may secure additional information from the NHS Sponsor.

DUAL CREDIT/WEIGHTED CLASSES (Grades 11, 12)

The dual credit programs, offered by Southwest Baptist University and

Missouri State University, provide an opportunity for 11th and 12th
grade high school students (and sophomores under special
circumstances) in college-bound classes to enroll in specific, freshmen-
level collegiate courses for credit taught by approved master teachers.

WEIGHTED CLASSES:
Weighted class points will be included in the determination of class
rank. Dual credit courses in core curriculum areas will be weighted on
the grade-point scale in the following manner:
A=5.0 points C=3.0 points F= 0.0 points
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B=4.0 points D=2 0 points

DUAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:

Students registering for dual credit must be enrolled through the SBU
or MSU dual credit office and meet the following requirements:
1. SBU - Have an ACT subtest score of 18 in the subject area of Math
and/or English.
MSU - Have a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT.
2. A) Submit completed application and required fee to Mrs. Darby’s
office at the beginning of the semester for classes on the BHS
campus.
B) Submit completed application and required fee to SBU if taking
a course on SBU campus. Some financial assistance is available
for students demonstrating need.
3. Purchase course book, if required.
Students are advised to take no more than two advanced college credit
courses a semester.
The following courses can be taken for dual credit on the BHS
campus. The number after each course represents the number of
college credit hours available if taken for dual credit:
Animal Science (1) Personal Finance (3)

Applied Calculus (3) Fundamentals of

Speech Comm. (3)
English Comp I (3) Computer Applications II (2)
English Comp II (3) Horticulture (1)
Chemistry I (5) Livestock (1)
Chemistry II (4) Physics (4)
College Algebra (3) Pre Calculus (3)
Biology (4)

ARTICULATED COURSES:
The following courses are articulated with OTC. Students can receive
credit for the corresponding OTC course if they complete an OTC
student enrollment form, maintain an overall 2.0 GPA and 3.0 or higher
GPA for the course:
Accounting I ACC 210 College
Accounting I
Personal Finance BUS 115 Personal
Finance
Desktop Publishing GDT 105 Graphics
Design I
Marketing Education II BUS 130
Principles of Marketing
Marketing Vocational Internship BUS 285
Occupational Seminar
Business Technology BST 101 Intro to
Keyboarding
BST 285 Occupational
Seminar
Computer Applications I & II CIS 101
Microcomputer Applications
Advanced Child Development ECD 101 Child
Development
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 Health Occupations II HIT 191 Medical
Terminology
Culinary Arts (ProStart) HSM 101 Intro Hospitality,
HSM 102 Safety & Sanitation

LIBERATOR TIME
Liberator Time (LT) is the high school academic intervention period.
The purpose of LT is to support academic performance by providing
additional instruction for students who are struggling and by providing
incentives for students to perform well academically. At the beginning
of the school year, all students will be assigned to LT for guided study
and Freshmen Mentoring Program (FMP). However, students in grades
10-12 with no Ds or Fs and with at least 95% attendance may be
granted privilege time during this period. LT rosters will be adjusted
every six weeks and will be posted in the building.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students should participate in as many activities as their time allows

but not overload themselves. To be eligible students must:
a. Meet all requirements as set by the Missouri State
High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
b. Display a good class attitude.
c. Have good citizenship
d. Be prompt and attend regularly.
e. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies as stated
in the BHS Athletic Handbook.

ATHLETICS

Aims and Objectives

An interscholastic athletic program is conducted at Bolivar High School

to further the development of students as competitors and spectators
through friendly inter-school contests. The purpose of the program is
to develop leadership, good sportsmanship, personality, new
friendships and friendly rivalry with other schools.

Sportsmanship

We believe good sportsmanship should be exemplified at athletic

contests. When an opponent comes to our school for the purpose of
participating in a contest, we are hosts and they should be treated as
guests. The same is true for the officials. We should always display
respect for the officials of the contest and the players.

Sports Available

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The athletic program has been diversified to the extent that it provides
activities for many different interests and talents. The following sports
are part of the Bolivar High School program:

Boys Girls
Baseball-Spring Basketball-Winter
Basketball-Winter Cross Country-Fall
Cross Country-Fall Golf-Fall
Football-Fall Soccer-Spring
Golf-Spring Softball-Fall
Soccer-Fall Tennis-Fall
Tennis-Spring Track-Spring
Track-Spring Volleyball-Fall
Wrestling-Winter

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Each classroom has a diagram of the evacuation route for fire and
tornado drills. Tornado and fire drills will consist of moving as quickly
and quietly as possible to the assigned area. Lockdown drills will be
conducted to ensure a secured building. Follow the directions given to
you by the staff and administration. Every student and staff member
must recognize the safety factor and seriousness of these drills.
Failure to properly act at the proper moment could mean the
difference between life and death. Cooperation and mature action is
needed at all times.

LOCKERS AND BOOK BAGS

Students are advised to lock their lockers with a lock they furnish
themselves. They should report any damage to or theft from the locker
to the administration. Lockers are school property and may be
examined at any time by an administrator. Students are to retain their
assigned locker for the entire school year, unless permission is given
by the administration to change. Opened food and drinks are not
allowed in lockers.

Students have a right to secure on their person, backpacks, book bags,

duffel bags and any other such item; however, the administration is
authorized to conduct a search of a student or student’s possession if
there is cause to believe that the student has violated a school rule or
committed an offense under the laws of the State of Missouri.

OZARKS TECHNICAL COLLEGE (OTC)

Juniors and seniors may apply to attend career education courses at

Ozark Technical College in Springfield. Admission to OTC is based on
each student’s application along with the student’s grades and
attendance history. The Bolivar School District will pay the tuition for
students to attend. Attendance is very important, and the OTC
attendance policy will be strictly enforced. BHS students are to attend
OTC every day class is in session. Students will be informed when the
career center is not in session or when they are to remain at Bolivar for

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special events. Permission must be granted by the administration for a
student to remain at Bolivar for a special reason or request.

DANCES

During the school year there will be three school dances: Homecoming,
Courtwarming, and Athletic Celebration for all enrolled members of BHS,
grades 9-12, and their registered guests. Guests must be registered at
the office no later than two days prior to the dance. Dances are
sponsored and planned by the student council.
The following guidelines will be enforced:
1. If you leave the building early, you cannot return
unless you receive permission to leave from the sponsor in charge
of supervision at the dance.
2. BHS students will be responsible for their own actions
and the actions of their guest.
3. Proper dress is expected. School dress code will be
followed.
4. No alcohol, tobacco or drugs will be permitted.
Violators will face suspension and possible legal action.

CELL PHONES
Cell phones are not to be used at any time during the school day from
8:10 am-3:00 pm. The following consequences will apply if the cell
phone policy is violated:
First Offense—Cell phone is confiscated for the remainder of
the day
Second Offense—Cell phone is confiscated and returned to
parent only
Third and subsequent offenses—Cell phone is confiscated and
returned to parent only and student will serve an ISS and/or
Friday School as assigned by the principal

SCHOOL DRESS

All aspects of dress and personal appearance are extremely important

in developing the best atmosphere for educational attainment.
Students are expected to keep themselves well groomed and neatly
dressed at all times. The school believes parents should know what
their children are wearing and how they are dressed for school each
day. We further believe that when girls dress to look like young ladies
and boys as young gentlemen, their total behavior, respect for each
other, and educational achievement will be more acceptable to all
concerned. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety
hazards, or be indecent, disruptive, or inappropriate for the classroom.
Final decision as to the appropriateness of wearing apparel will be at
the discretion of the principal.

DRESS CODE

1. A student should be clean and well groomed at all times.

2. Messages on body, clothing, jewelry, and personal belongings that
is related to gangs, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, vulgarity, or that
reflects adversely upon a person because of their race, sex, color,
creed, national origin, or ancestry are not permitted.

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3. Clothing must cover the body sufficiently to avoid attracting
excessive attention or causing disruptions. Students’ shoulders and
backs should be covered. Therefore, strapless tops, spaghetti
straps, one-shoulder tops, T-shirts with the sleeves removed above
the sleeve seam, tank tops with narrow straps or those with large
arm opening should not be worn in school.
4. Undue exposure, such as bare midriffs, revealing necklines, and
exposure of undergarments will not be considered in good taste
and, therefore, will not be allowed.
3. Very short shorts, such as athletic shorts, are not acceptable. Very
tight shorts, such as biker shorts, are not allowed. Shorts of
appropriate length may be worn during the school year.
4. For health and safety reasons, appropriate footwear must be worn
at all times. Bare feet are not acceptable.
5. No caps or hats are to be worn in the school during school time.
6. Sunglasses are not to be worn in the school building unless
required by doctor’s prescription.
7. Jewelry, chains, etc., that are disruptive to the educational process,
or that could be considered dangerous and could injure someone if
used as a weapon, or could be damaging to property, will not be
permitted at school.

The above regulations are designed to set limits on what is permissible

at school.
Common sense, a reasonable attitude, and parent support should
eliminate the need to correct students in the areas of dress and
personal appearance.

If upon the administrator’s judgment the appearance of a student is

detrimental to the school’s learning environment, an adjustment,
covering, or removal can be requested. Students who violate this code
will be given the opportunity to change to appropriate attire at school.
Repeat offenders will be assigned Detention, Friday School, or ISS/OSS.
Students who refuse to change or continue to violate the dress code
will receive additional detentions or possible suspension from school.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Bolivar High School’s attendance policy will help students accomplish

the following goals:
• Develop student responsibility
• Develop quality citizenship
• Increase respect for teachers, other students, and learning
• Achieve success in their courses
• Prepare for future employment

On a survey of Bolivar High School parents, 99% of parents indicated

that regular attendance was important for academic success.

Attendance at school on a regular and continuing basis is one of the

most effective ways of ensuring that your child receives a quality
education. When a child is absent he/she misses rich exchange of

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communication and interactions that cannot be made up by
homework. In accordance with state laws for schools, students are
considered absent any time they are checked out of the building by a
parent or authorized adult.

A school day is calculated by the minutes in the day. Hours

absent during the school day can add up to a full day and will
count against your child’s attendance record. Attendance will be
reviewed on a regular basis. Many activities such as admission to the
career center at OTC, special programs, etc., are based on a minimum
of 95% attendance calculated by hours attended. Students who
must be absent from school for vacations, college visits,
religious observances, etc., need to obtain a “Pre-Arranged
Absence Form” in the Attendance Office at least two school
days prior to the requested absence (exception: emergencies).
The student will bring a note from home explaining the reason
for the absence and request assignments from faculty on the
form. Once the form has been completed, it should be
returned to the Attendance Office at which time a copy will be
forwarded to the respective school social worker.

Students may be absent from or late to school for the following

reasons only:

a. Sickness - personal or immediate family.

b. Funerals – family, relatives, close friends.
c. Appointments – doctor, dental, or one driver
examination. Try to make these appointments so you will miss
as few classes as possible. Upon return, you must present
written confirmation from the office of your appointment to the
Attendance Secretary.
d. Emergencies – calling for the service or
presence of pupils at home.

Parents/guardians must call the school on the day of the

absence, and should also follow this call with a note on the day
the student returns. Absences that cannot be verified by a
parent will be dealt with as truancies.

Truancy is absence from school or class without the knowledge and

consent of parents, guardians, and/or school administration. Likewise,
failure to attend your assigned class without the teacher’s knowledge
is truancy. Truancy all or part of the day will not be tolerated. Students
may not leave the building without permission from the school
administration. Always check out of and into school through the
attendance office.

Students under the age of 16 will be reported to DFS and the Juvenile
Office for poor school attendance.

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To earn credit, student must have 95% attendance and
therefore cannot miss more than 18 class periods (or 1530
minutes) total in a semester. Keep in mind that minutes absent
accumulate and can add up to full class periods. If a student
does not meet this attendance standard, all coursework for the
semester will be considered incomplete and credit will not be
awarded.

If a student is absent more than 18 class periods, he or she will receive

a notification letter from the attendance office. An attendance
committee will then review the record of attendance to examine the
nature of the absences and to determine what make-up time is
required. Each student with excessive absences will have the
opportunity to complete attendance school to reach the 95% standard.
All absences that are not made-up will result in a grade of
“incomplete” for all courses for the semester. Parents/guardians
may verify up to four (4) absences per semester where a valid reason
for the absence exists. Students who have not met the attendance
requirement but have received a passing grade will receive
“incomplete” if the excessive absences are not made up or exempted
through the review process. “Incomplete” is not available to students
who failed academically; those students will receive an F grade
regardless of their attendance. An “incomplete” will not figure into a
student’s overall GPA. However, an “incomplete” still results in loss of
credit. For athletic eligibility purposes and other programs that have a
minimum GPA requirement, “incomplete” counts as a failing grade.

Students released from their regular classes in order to

participate in school approved extracurricular activities are not
considered absent.

Absences due to suspensions or confinement in juvenile detention do

not need to be made up. However assignments from each class must
be made up according to each teacher’s disclosures.

The “make-up” of excessive absences in attendance school does not

excuse students from completing the class work and assignments
missed during the absences(s). Make-up of the missed work is subject
to requirements outlined in the student handbook and each teacher’s
disclosures.

ATTENDANCE SCHOOL AND AVOIDING LOSS OF

CREDIT
Students with excessive absences will be required to complete
attendance school to make up the missing class time. Students will
also be subject to disciplinary actions if truant. Attendance
school sessions will be offered before school on designated days with
some Friday afternoon sessions available. All minutes must be
made-up each semester by deadlines disclosed by

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administration. To avoid any problems it is strongly suggested that
the student make up the time within two (2) weeks of the occurrence.

An attendance school schedule will be available from the attendance

office. No food, drink, electronic device or any other disruptive items
will be permitted in the attendance session area. Sessions will start
promptly. Students arriving late will lose the opportunity to attend the
session. A student that is disruptive, as determined by the teacher,
during attendance school will be removed from that sitting of
attendance school and will forfeit the time for that session. Failure to
make up absences will result in no grade for the class.

ABSENCE REVIEW PROCESS

Students and their parents/guardians may appeal to the high school
principals to waive or reduce the attendance school requirement for
absences in excess of the 18 class periods total allowed per semester.
Reviews are reserved for uncontrollable attendance issues, i.e.,
physician-verifiable illness, bereavement, court appearances, verified
emergencies, etc. The waiving of a student’s attendance obligations
through the absence review process is infrequent. In the case of
chronic, pre-existing, or extended unforeseen health conditions, the
principal can waive the review process and excuse absences. This
requires that the student or parent/guardian be in regular contact with
one of the principals.

To be considered, reviewed absences must meet the following

criteria:
Absences must have been parent/guardian verified (indicating
parent/guardian knowledge of the absences and appropriate school
notification) within five (5) school days of the student’s return to
school. Verification by a physician may be required for absences due to
illness, where absences are excessive. The excuse must be date
specific. A typed letter explaining conditions in which the student was
unable to meet the attendance requirements must be submitted to the
attendance office.

BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE

For each semester, students with 95% attendance or better will be

allowed to opt-out of one semester final. In addition to the attendance
requirement, each student must 1) have at least a B average for the
class in which he or she wishes to use this reward, 2) be enrolled in
BHS at least 12 of the 18 weeks during the semester, and 3) be in good
standing with the BHS faculty and administration. Dual-credit courses
and courses requiring a Missouri End of Course exam are not eligible
for this option. Since this reward is an incentive only, all absences will
count against the goal whether they are excused or unexcused.
In addition, students will be recognized periodically for outstanding
attendance. At the completion of each six week grading period,
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students with perfect attendance will receive an extra privilege from
the faculty and administration. In addition, individual teachers will
provide classroom incentives for excellent attendance.

MAKE-UP POLICY

It is the responsibility of the student to contact the teacher

about making up work. Teachers will provide a reasonable amount
of time for students to complete assignments when the absence is
reasonable and necessary. Refer to each teacher’s disclosures for
information on make-up work procedures for a particular course.
Students who must be absent for an extended time with serious illness
should contact the high school office about picking up assignments or
applying for homebound instruction.

TARDINESS

Any student not present in class by the bell shall be considered tardy.
Students who are tardy will not be admitted to class but must report to
the commons area immediately to complete a tardy form and to obtain
a pass to class. This tardy sweep process is designed to teach students
promptness and responsibility needed for success in future endeavors.
As tardies accumulate students will also receive the following
consequences:
Tardies 1-4 Warning/Policy Reminder
Tardies 5-6 AM/PM Detention: Arrive at 7:30 am for a half-
hour detention or after school until 3:30 pm
(report to the attendance office).
Tardies 7-8 Campus Clean-Up: Arrive at 7:30 am or
immediately after school until 3:30 pm for a
half-hour of campus beautification.
Tardies 9 and above Friday School

SAFETY AND SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

The safety of every student on our buses is of great concern to all.

Every precaution is taken to see that students arrive at their
destination safely. This requires the cooperation of the students, the
driver and the parents. Driving a school bus is a responsible task.
Drivers must have their entire attention on their driving responsibility
at all times. Anything that happens on the bus to divert the driver’s
attention from his/her job immediately endangers the safety of the
riders. It is, therefore, necessary that students riding the bus conduct
themselves in a safe and orderly manner. It is a privilege to ride a bus.
We trust students will not abuse the privilege. High school students
that create discipline problems on the bus will be refused school
transportation. The principal/superintendent are authorized to modify
or even waive steps depending upon the severity and/or frequency of
the offense.
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STUDENT PLANNER/HALL PASS

Students must have a hall pass to be in the hall during class time.
Each student’s assigned planner will serve as a hall pass or the teacher
may provide a hall pass for the student. If a student’s assigned planner
is lost, he/she may purchase a replacement through the school office.

MESSAGES

The school will not interrupt classes to deliver messages to students

unless it is an emergency. Messages will be delivered during lunch
shifts and at the end of the day whenever possible. Phone calls must
be made from the phone in the commons before and after school or
during lunch. Calls should be limited to one minute per person.

CAFETERIA

Use good manners in the cafeteria. Students have a responsibility to

help keep the cafeteria clean. Please place trash in the trashcans and
return trays and silverware to the kitchen. Free and reduced lunch
applications are available in the principal’s office. Food and drink
should be confined to the cafeteria or designated areas. BHS is a
“closed campus,” which means students are not allowed to
leave the building during their assigned lunch period without
special permission from the administration. Students are not
allowed to order in or have food delivered to school.

The food service department uses a computerized meal tracking

system. This system allows the department to keep an accurate
account of students’ financial records for meals served through the
tray line. This system works like a debit system. Students should
deposit money into their account before going through the tray line.
Students are assigned a PIN number. They are responsible for knowing
or having their number with them anytime they go through the tray
line. Students type in their own numbers into a keypad located by the
cashier.

Students are allowed to charge up to one day through the tray line.
Once a student has charged one day he\she may not charge again
until his\her account has a positive balance of $2.00, which is the price
of one tray line lunch.

IMMUNIZATIONS—MISSOURI LAW SECTION 167.181

All students in attendance in the state of Missouri are required to have

all immunizations before enrollment in a school district or before a
class schedule can be issued.

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COURTSHIP

Courtship is not part of the curricular or co-curricular activities of

senior high school. Therefore, public display of affection (kissing,
embracing, etc.) is unacceptable behavior during school hours or at
school activities. Disciplinary action will apply.

MEDICATION POLICY

The following policy has been established regarding the dispensing of

medication during school hours:
1. SCHOOL PERSONNEL WILL GIVE ONLY PRESCRIPTION
MEDICINE. No “over-the-counter” medication (including
cough medicine, Tylenol, or any non-prescription
medication) will be given unless it is prescribed by a
doctor.
2. Medicine prescribed by a doctor must be in a prescription bottle.
Your pharmacist can give you an extra labeled bottle to use for
medicine to be sent to school. The bottle should include the
following information:
a. Student’s name
b. Current date
c. Name of medication and specific instructions
such as amount and time to be given
d. Name of doctor prescribing the medication.
3. A permission form may be obtained from the school nurse.

DUE PROCESS

When considering serious punishment such as school detention, or

suspension, the principal will take the following steps in order to
protect the student’s due rights.
A. Students will be given notice of the charges
against them.
B. Students will have the opportunity to present
their side of the story.
C. An explanation of the evidence will be given if
the student denies the violation.
D. The student may appeal the decision
successively to the principal, superintendent, and finally, the
Board of Education.

VIOLENCE POLICY

On the occurrence a student threatens or implies a threat to

maliciously harm another student or staff member, that student will be
automatically referred to the administration. Parents will be contacted
personally or by letter.

All incidents, including threats of violence and acts of violence may be

referred to the local law enforcement agencies.

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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER POLICY

The Bolivar High School Library Media Center is dedicated to providing

a learning community where life-long learning is encouraged and
promoted. Helping students and faculty to meet their constantly
changing informational needs is the center of our library media center
program. To assure a pleasant atmosphere conducive to learning,
students are expected to be respectful, courteous, and quiet while
using the library. Students and faculty will find a vast array of print and
electronic resources available for research and leisure reading. Books
and magazines have a three-week circulation period, and students
may renew their resources as needed. Students are encouraged to
return library materials on time. Students and faculty may submit
requests for new library materials and services. Requests are reviewed
and honored as budgets allow. The LMC is open daily from 7:45 a.m. to
3:20 p.m. Additional hours are available upon request. The LMC
provides access to the library catalog and many other research sites
via the Internet and may be accessed at the following address:
http://www.bolivar.k12.mo.us/BHS/bhslib/

COMPUTER ACCESS/ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

Access to the school district’s computers, the network, the Internet,

and any district software is a privilege, not a right. This privilege will
be revoked immediately when policies and procedures are abused.
Students using the Internet accept the responsibility for keeping all
inappropriate files, or files that could damage the reputation or the
integrity of the school district, from entering the school via the
Internet. Before a student can use district technology, he/she must
sign an Acceptable Use Policy. A parent’s signature is also required on
this form. Some violations of this policy may result in legal action.
Acceptable Use
The user will:
• Use the System only in support of activities consistent with district
policy.
• Respect and adhere to all rules that apply to the operation of the
System or to any other network being used or accessed through
the System.
• Respect and adhere to all copyright, trade secret and patent laws
and guidelines that pertain to the System or to resources accessed
through the System.
• Never access or supply threatening, profane, obscene, or violent
material.
• Never access or supply resources for which the user does not have
authorization.
• Never disrupt or vandalize the System or resources associated with
the System or resources belonging to other users. Never upload,
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 download or install software or data of any kind without direct
authorization from a System administrator.
• Never “mass mail” other users or participate in “chain mailings”
without approval from a System administrator.
• Never harass or annoy other users with unwanted email or by any
other means.
• Never use the System for advertising, solicitation, commercial or
political activities.
• Abide by generally accepted rules of network etiquette
(“Netiquette”).
• Promptly notify a system administrator of any System security
problems of which the user becomes aware.
• Never reveal any System security problems to anyone other than a
Network system administrator.
• Never reveal System passwords or privileges to other individuals.
• Never use any other user’s System passwords or privileges.
• Never reveal phone numbers, addresses or other personal
information via the System
• Notify a System administrator of any change in System account
information.
• Adhere to District requests to update System registration,
password or account information.
• Be aware that electronic mail accounts and other System
resources allocated to users are not private and are subject to
review by the System administrators and other authorized District
personnel.

Consequences of Violation
If a user violates any of the provisions outlined in this document, the
school administration reserves the right to terminate the user’s System
accounts and revoke all System access privileges. The school
administrators reserve the right to alter any and all disciplinary action
based on the severity of the violation. The school administration may
also elect to administer additional disciplinary actions appropriate to
the violation. Some violations may also constitute a civil and/or
criminal offense and may result in legal action. Please refer to the
Student Code of Conduct for specific disciplinary actions.
The District makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or
implied, with regard to the quality and performance of the System or of
the services and information obtained through the System. The District
will not be responsible for any damages a user incurs as a result of
System use, including loss of data.
All terms and conditions in this document are applicable to al users of
the System. These provisions reflect an agreement of the parties
executing this document and shall be governed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri and of the United
States of America.

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DRIVING OF PERSONAL VEHICLES

In order for students to drive to school and park a vehicle in the

student lot, the student must obtain a parking permit hang tag from
the Assistant Principal’s Office and display the hang tag on the
vehicle’s rearview mirror every school day. The student must show a
willingness to comply with all school regulations. Students who choose
to not park in marked lane spaces may be subject to having their
vehicle towed from the premises at owner’s expense. Students may
lose driving/parking privileges at school due to misconduct in
other discipline areas.

1. Students must have a valid driver’s license.

2. Students must show Proof of Insurance (financial responsibility).
Students must obtain a student-parking permit annually. Students
losing their permit will be charged a replacement fee.
3. Students must display their parking permit (hang tag) daily.
4. Students must park in their designated parking space in the
student parking lot.
5. Student’s vehicles are to be locked at all times when on school
property.
6. Students are not to be in vehicles during the school day. A pass
must be obtained from the principal’s office to re-enter the lot.
7. Students are to immediately enter the building after parking their
vehicle.
8. Students must observe a maximum speed of 10 mph and drive
with care.
9. Students must follow all other regulations set forth by the
administration for the safe and secure operation of the parking lot.
(Example – enter/exit the parking lot using the proper driveway).
10. Students must receive permission from the adult office staff in
order to go to the parking lot during the school day. Upon
receiving permission, students must sign out and back in on the
log provided in the office.
11. Students who do not obtain a parking permit, follow the above
rules or drive while under suspended driving privileges may have
their vehicle towed.

The school system retains authority to conduct routine patrols of

student parking lots and inspection of student’s automobiles on school
property. The school system may inspect the interior of student
automobiles whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to
believe illegal or unauthorized materials are contained inside the
automobile. If the student fails to provide access to the interior of the
car upon request by a school official he or she will be subject to school
disciplinary action. If necessary, law enforcement personnel will be
notified.

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SAFE SCHOOLS ACT

The 1996 Missouri General Assembly enacted legislation which

requires school districts to report acts of “school violence.” It also
contains consequences of failure to obey the standards of conduct and
the importance of the standards to the maintenance of an atmosphere
where learning is possible and encouraged. Occasionally surveys of
students will be conducted. All students are requested to participate
unless a written request from parents/guardians is on file.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Good citizenship is one of the most important objectives of an

education. The task of the individual is to learn to live effectively and
harmoniously with others as he/she works to develop his/her skills and
understanding and to build the kind of character expected of a good
citizen.

Even though students are encouraged to develop an increasingly

greater degree of independence in thinking and planning for
themselves, they must, at the same time, recognize the respect for
judgment and the rights of others as one of the foundation stones of a
democratic society. It is also important that there be an authority to
protect such rights when necessary.

The principals and teachers at Bolivar High School are charged with
the responsibility for establishing rules and regulations necessary for
implementation of an effective education program, within the policies
of the board of education. Students are expected to conform to such
rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary
actions, even to the point of removal from school.

Students are expected to conform to the following basic standards for

success:

1. To be present and on time.

2. To bring learning materials.
3. To exhibit respect for other people and their
property.
4. To be prepared to participate.

PROBLEM AREAS

1. TARDINESS – Arriving late to class without an excuse from the

office or another teacher.
2. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE – Refer to explanation of page 16.
3. DEFIANCE OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL’S AUTHORITY OR
SCHOOL POLICY – Refusal to comply with reasonable requests of
any school personnel or policy of the school.
4. DISORDERLY CONDUCT, INCLUDING PROFANITY AND
OBSCENE BEHAVIOR – Conduct and/or behavior which is
disruptive to the orderly educational procedure of the school.

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5. MOTOR VEHICLE – The inappropriate use of a motor vehicle on
school property.
6. BUS – Not following bus rules.
7. VERBAL ABUSE – Statements which intimidate or injure another
person.
8. FORGERY – Writing and using the signature or initials of another
person.
9. GAMBLING – Participating in games of chance for the purpose of
exchanging money.
10. THEFT – Taking property that belongs to another person or other
people.
11. TOBACCO – The use or possession of tobacco, of any kind, on
school property.
12. DESTRUCTION OR DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY – Destroying
or mutilating objects or materials belonging to the school, school
personnel, or other persons.
13. FIGHTING – Mutual combat in which both parties have
contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.
14. ALCOHOL – The use, possession, or sale of alcoholic substances
or being under the influence of any alcoholic substance. Use,
possession, or sale of imitation alcohol products is also prohibited.
15. PHYSICAL ASSAULT – Physical attack of one person, or of a
group of persons, upon another person, who does not wish to
engage in the conflict and who has not provoked the attack.
16. ARSON – Intentional setting of fire or burning school property.
17. DRUGS – The use, possession, or sale of drugs, narcotics, or other
controlled substances, or being under the influence of the same.
Drugs referred to as “Kiddie Dope” are not allowed.
18. WEAPONS – The possession of a dangerous weapon, or the use of
an object to inflict bodily injury to another person.
19. EXTORTION – The solicitation of money, or something of value,
from another person, in return of protection, or in connection with
a threat to inflict harm.
20. EXPLOSIVE DEVICES – The use, possession, or sale of explosive
devices, including fireworks.
21. FILING FALSE EMERGENCY REPORTS – The false reporting of a
bomb threat, fire alarm, or 911 calls.
22. TRUANCY – Absence from school or class without the knowledge
and consent of teachers, parents/guardians and/or the school
administration. Students who are truant will be subjected to
disciplinary actions assigned by the school administration.
23. CELL PHONES—Cell phones are not to be used during the entire
school day from 8:10 am-3:00 pm.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Students who become involved in areas of problem behavior will be

subjected to certain disciplinary actions. Dependent upon the behavior
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problem of the student, the school officials will take one or more of the
following actions.

A. INFORMAL TALK – A school official (teacher, counselor, or

principal) will talk to the student and try to reach an agreement
regarding how the student should behave.
B. CONFERENCE – A formal conference is held between the student
and one or more school officials. During this conference, the
student must agree to correct his/her behavior.
C. PARENT INVOLVEMENT – Parent(s) notified by telephone,
personal contact, or letter. A conference may be conducted
between the student, his/her parent(s), appropriate school
personnel, and any other individuals concerned.
D. DETENTION – Students failing to serve before or after school
detention or follow guidelines will be assigned Friday school, or
ISS/OSS. Teachers may assign 9th Blocks (short detentions) for
tardies/classroom incidents.
E. FRIDAY SCHOOL –Friday school runs from 3:10-6:00 pm.
Students are to work the entire time on schoolwork. Students
failing to serve the Friday School or follow guidelines will be sent
home and/or Assigned ISS/OSS.
F. GENERAL DISCIPLINARY MEASURES – The student may be
suspended from one or more classes, but remains at school during
these class periods, or receives other appropriate disciplinary
actions, such as: a.) serves one or more detentions, either before
or after school; or b.) has privileges (including bus and
extracurricular activities) suspended.
G. SHORT SUSPENSION – (School law 167.161 – Up to 10 days).
The student is informed that he/she is subject to suspension. The
student is afforded the appropriate due process procedure.
Following this procedure, if the school principal determines that a
suspension is in order, it will be administered at that point.
H. LONG SUSPENSION - - (School law 167.161 – Up to 180 days).
The Board of Education authorizes the superintendent of schools to
suspend a student up to 180 days. The student is informed that
he/she is subject to a suspension. The student is afforded the
appropriate due process procedures. Following this procedure, if
the superintendent of schools determines that a long suspension is
in order, it will be administered at that point. A suspension of more
than 10 days may be appealed to the board of education through
the superintendent of schools.
I. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION – Bolivar High School will utilize a
program of in-school suspension consisting of isolation, discipline
and work. The successful implementation of an in-school
suspension program requires the cooperation of every staff
member. In-school suspension will be utilized in place of out-of-
school suspension for offenses which are minor in nature, yet
require discipline. A student attending in-school suspension will
receive credit for all work successfully completed in ISS. Parents
will be notified, in writing, of the in-school suspension assignment.
J. OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION – A student may temporarily be
suspended from school for major disciplinary problems as
determined by the principal or the assistant principal and approved
by the superintendent.

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 Students suspended from school are required to keep up with class
work but will only receive 60% credit for work completed while
suspended from school.
Students who are suspended out of school are not
permitted to attend school functions. Students suspended
out of school are also not to be on the high school campus
without special permission from the administration.
The principal or assistant principal will work with students and
parents regarding suspension. A parent conference will be
required before a student can be readmitted to school following an
out of school suspension. NOTE: Parents will be notified in
writing and by phone of out-of-school suspensions.
K. EXPULSION – (School law 167.161) The Board of Education
authorizes the expulsion of a student up to 180 days. The student
is informed that he/she is subject to expulsion. The student is
afforded the appropriate due process procedure. Following this
procedure, if the superintendent of schools determines that the
expulsion is appropriate, he/she would make that recommendation
to the board of education in which the authority for expulsion rests.
L. LOSS OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – Students may lose the privilege
of participating in and/or attending school activities for disciplinary
reasons. School activities include: dances, contests, athletic
activities, concerts, and all other extra-curricular activities, which
fall under school promotion and supervision.

Any student who is assigned In School Suspension will not be

eligible to represent the school in an any school sponsored
event on the day(s) he or she serves the suspension. Any
student who is assigned Out of School Suspension is ineligible
for the term of the suspension and not to be at any school
activities including practices.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a

test/assignment, plagiarism and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
1. Copying from another student’s test paper.
2. Using material during a test which is not authorized by the
person giving the test.
3. Collaborating with another student during the test without
authority/permission.
4. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting or
soliciting in whole or part the contents of an unadministered
test.
5. Securing copies of the test or answers to the test in advance of
the test.

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Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the
unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work for
credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in
preparing written work offered for credit.
*Any form of dishonesty with a teacher or administrator will not be
tolerated.
First Offense: Grade of “F” on assignment and assignment of Friday
School.
Second Offense: Grade of “F” on assignment and three (3) days
of ISS/OSS.
Third Offense: Removal from class with grade of “F” and five (5) days
of ISS/OSS.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student

responsibility and respect for the rights of others and to ensure the
orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list
each and every offense that may result in the use of disciplinary
action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses
which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a
certain disciplinary action. Any conduct not included herein, or an
aggravated circumstance of any offense or an action involving a
combination of offenses, may result in disciplinary consequences that
extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the principal,
superintendent and/or Board of Education.

NOTE: All disciplinary infractions and consequences will be entered in

the student’s discipline record.

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

First Offense: Principal/student conference and notation in discipline

file

Second Offense: Five days restriction from using school computers or

network. Not allowed to make up missed assignments that depended
on that access.

Subsequent Offenses: 10-175 days restriction from using school

computers or network. Possible reassignment to class not requiring
access to network.

Alcohol - Possession of or presence under the influence of alcohol

regardless of whether the student is on school premises

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First Offense: 10-175 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses: 10-175 days OSS or expulsion.

Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion

First Offense: 1-175 days OSS or expulsion and notification to law

enforcement.

Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion and notification to law enforcement.

Assault - (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673 - Reporting of Violent

Behavior)

Assault of a Student or Staff Member - Use of physical force with the

intent to do bodily harm.
First Offense: 1-175 days ISS,/OSS or expulsion and notification to law
enforcement depending on age of student and severity of incident.

Subsequent Offenses: 10-175 days OSS or expulsion and notification to

law enforcement depending on age of student and severity of incident.

Bullying – Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or

mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: Principal/student conference, or 1-10 days ISS/OSS

Second Offense: 1-175 days ISS/OSS and notification to parent

Subsequent Offenses: 10-175 Days of ISS/OSS or expulsion and

notification to parent.

Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as

differentiated from an assault.

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-10 days ISS,/OSS and

notification to law enforcement depending on age of students and
severity of incident.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days ISS/OSS and notification to law

enforcement depending on age of students and severity of incident.

Disrespectful Conduct or Speech - Refusal to obey directions or

defiance of staff authority, use of disrespectful verbal, written or
inappropriate symbolic language or gestures directed at a district
employee.

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-10 days ISS,/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

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Disruptive Speech or Conduct - Speech or Conduct which has the
intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a
student.

First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, or 1-10 days

ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days ISS/OSS

Drugs/Controlled Substance

Possession or presence under the influence of a controlled substance

or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school,
on the school playground, on the school parking lot, a school bus or at
a school activity whether on or off of school property.
First Offense: 1-175 days OSS and notification to law enforcement.

Subsequent Offenses: 10-175 days OSS or expulsion and notification to

law enforcement.

Sale of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a

controlled substance while at school or at any of the locations
described above.

First Offense: 10-175 days OSS or expulsion and notification to law

enforcement.

Subsequent Offenses: 90-175 days OSS or expulsion and notification to

law enforcement.

Prescription Medication

Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for

such medication on school premises or on a school bus.

First Offense: 1-175 days OSS or expulsion.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days OSS or expulsion.

Distribution of prescription medication to any individual who does not
have a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on
a school bus.

First Offense: 1-175 days ISS/OSS or expulsion.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days OSS or expulsion.

Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain

money or other valuables

First Offense: Principal/Student Conference or 1-10 days ISS/OSS.

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Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days OSS or expulsion.

Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 -

Firearms and Weapons in School)

Possession or use of a firearm or weapon as defined in Regulation 2620

First Offense: 175 day suspension from date of infraction.

Superintendent may modify suspension on a case by case basis.

Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion.

Possession or use of any instrument or device other than those defined

as a weapon in Regulation 2620 that could be used to inflict physical
injury. This includes possession or use of any item that simulates or
appears to be a firearm or weapon.
First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-10 days ISS/OSS and
confiscation of instrument or device.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days OSS, or recommendation for

expulsion, confiscation of instrument or device and possible
notification to law enforcement.

Harassment (Refer to Policy 2130 - Harassment)

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-175 days ISS/OSS and

notification to parent.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days OSS or expulsion and notification to

parent.

Improper Public Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling,

or embracing

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days OSS.

Improper Language

Threatening Language – User of verbal, physical or written threats to

do bodily harm to persons or personal property.

First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention or 1-175 days

ISS/OSS

Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language- Language which depicts sexual

acts, human waste, and blasphemous language

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First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention or 1-175 days
ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct - Use of hate language

to demean other persons due to the race, gender, disability, natural
origin, or religious beliefs. This provision also includes
conduct, verbal, written, or symbolic speech which materially and
substantially disrupts class, school activities, transportation, or school
functions.

First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, 1-175 days

ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2130

- Harassment)

Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts,

buttocks, or genitals

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days OSS.

Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.

First Offense: 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days OSS.

Indecent Exposure - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals

in a public location

First Offense: 1-175 days ISS/OSS.

Subsequent Offenses: 3-175 days OSS.

Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of

another

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-175 days ISS/OSS and

possible notification to law enforcement depending on value of stolen
items.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days ISS/OSS and possible notification to

law enforcement depending on value of stolen items.

Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products

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 First Offense: Principal/student conference, 1-10 days ISS/OSS

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days OSS.

Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization

(See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational
Neglect.)

First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention or 1-10 days ISS.

Subsequent Offenses: Detention, or 1-175 days ISS and possible

hotline for educational neglect.

Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property

belonging to the staff, students, or the District

First Offense: Principal/student conference or 1-175 days ISS/OSS or

expulsion depending on severity of incident. Possible notification to
law enforcement depending on severity of property damage.
Restitution to the district.

Subsequent Offenses: 1-175 days ISS/OSS or expulsion depending on

severity of incident. Possible notification to law enforcement
depending on severity of property damage. Restitution to the district.

The district administrative staff and/or designee reserve the

authority to modify any disciplinary actions noted above based on the
severity of the incident.

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DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE

Regular Days
Period 1-2 8:10- 9:33 83 min.
Period 3-4 9:38-11:01 83 min.
Liberator Time 11:06-11:34 28
Period 5-6 11:39-1:32 83 min. and
Period 7-8 1:37-3:00 lunch
83 min.
1st Lunch 11:34-12:04
2nd Lunch 12:20-12:50
3rd Lunch 1:07-1:37

Late Start Wednesday

Schedule
Period 1-2 9:05-10:20 75 min.
Period 3-4 10:25-11:40 75 min.
Period 5-6 11:45-1:32 77 min. and
Period 7-8 1:37-3:00 lunch
83 min.
1st Lunch 11:40-12:10
2nd Lunch 12:20-12:50
3rd Lunch 1:07-1:37

EARLY RELEASE (12:45 PM) SCHEDULE

Period 1-2 8:10- 9:05 55 min.

Period 3-4 9:10-10:05 55 min.
Period 7-8 10:10-11:05 55 min.
Period 5-6 11:10-12:45 65 min. and
lunch
1st Lunch 11:10-11:40
2nd Lunch 11:45-12:15
3rd Lunch 12:15-12:45

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