Student Agenda

1. Student Agenda 2011-2012 School Year

2. Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center 895 Crouse Chapel Road Chillicothe, OH 45601 Chillicothe: (740) 642-1200 Circleville: (740) 474-3331 We are on the web! www.pickawayross.com “Learn More in High School. . . Earn More in Life” STUDENT AGENDA This agenda belongs to: Name:____________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ City/Town:______________________________________ Postal/Zip Code: _____________Telephone:_______________ Program: ____________________ Grade:_______________ HIGH SCHOOL-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF • HIGH SCHOOL-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF •  Dennis Franks Superintendent • Stephen Winegardner Director of Secondary Education • Dana Anderson Supervisor of Career & Technical & Special Services • SharaCochenourPrincipal • Gary Robinson Supervisor I & E & Business Programs • Linda Trimmer Supervisor of Off-Campus Programs

3. 2011-2012 PRCTC SCHOOL CALENDAR • 2011: August 22 First Day for juniors • August 23 First Day for seniors • September 5 Labor Day/No School • September 23 Progress Reports • October 21 COTA Day/No School • October 28 End of First Nine-Weeks • November 9 Parent-Teacher Conf-PM • November 10 Parent-Teacher Conf-AM/ • No School for Students • November 11 Veterans' Day/No School • November 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday/ • No School for Students • December 6-7 Sophomore Career Days/ • No School for Students • December 8 Open House • December 9 Progress Reports • December 21 Christmas Break Begins

4. 2012: January 3 Classes Resume January 16 Martin Luther King Day/ No School January 19 End of First Semester January 20 No School for Students February 20 Presidents’ Day/No School February 24 Progress Reports March 8 Parent-Teacher Conf-PM March 9 Parent-Teacher Conf-AM/ No School for Students March 23 End of Third Nine-Weeks April 6-9 Spring Break April 26 New Student/Parent Night April 27 Progress Reports May 17 Seniors' Last Day/ Senior Ceremony May 28 Memorial Day/No School May 30 Last Day for Students

5. Ohio Graduation Testing Dates 2011-2012 October 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2011 Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) October 31, November 1, 2, 3, 4, 2011 Make-up testing for OGT March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2012 Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) March 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2012 Make-up testing for OGT

6. STUDENT INFORMATION ADVANCED PLACEMENT During the last semester, qualified senior students may have the opportunity to participate in advanced placement. The Director shall annually establish the criteria and guidelines for advanced placement. ANNOUNCEMENTS A bulletin board is provided for each participating school. Home school announcements will be posted when received only after having been cleared through the Director's Office. Any Career & Technology Center announcements that are to be made over the public address system must be given to the Director's secretary before 8:30 a.m. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Individual students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities whenever their schedule permits. At the request of the home school principal, students may be released as a group to attend events at the home school. GUIDANCE The Guidance Office offers a variety of student services including maintaining student records, assisting in meeting academic requirements, testing, counselling services, and arranging military testing, and physical exams. Student credit checks are handled in the fall and again at the end of the year and are scheduled by the counsellor. Any student wishing to make an appointment with their counsellor must complete a Guidance Services request form available in the Guidance Office. Emergencies will be handled as quickly as possible.

7. STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued) HALL CONDUCT/PASSES Students outside of their assigned areas must have a hall pass and have been signed out of class. Students are expected to complete their business and return to class in a timely fashion. Students will not be issued passes to the parking lot; report to the Attendance Office for an escort to your car. No passes will be issued during lunch times. JOB PLACEMENT The Job Placement Office will assist instructors, students, and administrators to help students make a smooth transition from school to work. Job training and job interview early dismissals must be initiated in the Job Placement Office. Hours the Job Placement Office is open are posted on the door. BREAKFAST/LUNCH/CAFETERIA The Career & Technology Center operates a cafeteria that provides balanced, nutritious meals. Lunch periods are closed and students enrolled in full-day programs cannot leave the campus. Students may purchase lunch or bring it, but all food and drink must be consumed in the cafeteria. Students/parents may prepay for lunch in weekly increments at the Career & Technology Center's Dining Hall. Free or reduced price lunches are available to students who qualify. Breakfast is provided each day free to all students. SCHOOL CLOSINGS The Career & Technology Center will close when, in the judgment of the Superintendent, weather conditions in the area are such that they pose a clear danger to the welfare and safety of both staff and students of Pickaway-Ross. Announcements of the Career & Technology Center closing will be made on local radio stations. Listen to the radio for all closings.

8. STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued) HOME SCHOOL CLOSINGS When the home school closes because of weather conditions the students from that district, including co-op and other students who drive to Pickaway-Ross, will not be required to attend Pickaway-Ross. Students should be in school all other days when we are open. Home school closings, except for bad weather, do not excuse you from school attendance here. BUS DAYS No bus student will be recorded as absent when the respective home school does not provide transportation. Co-op or other students who normally drive will not be excused when the home school does not provide transportation. SCHOOL SUPPLIES/STUDENT FEES Tool kits will be furnished for students to use in some programs. Students may have the option of purchasing the tool kit at 50% of the original cost upon earning a completion certificate from their program. Student organization membership dues must be paid by all students. These dues are approximately $50. Grades/credit and passports will be withheld until all outstanding balances are paid.

9. STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued) STUDENT VEHICLES Parents/guardians who grant permission to students to drive to school and students who drive to school must be aware that violation of rules and regulations governing parking and driving on school property will result in revocation of the right to park on school property. Students are required to register their vehicle and display the parking permit on the rear view mirror of their vehicle. To obtain and keep a student-parking permit, students must provide a copy of their valid Ohio driver's license and show proof of car insurance at random and meet all other legal requirements as established by the State of Ohio. Students are to enter the student parking lot upon arrival to school and must park in their assigned parking space and enter the building immediately. The student parking lot is a restricted area and students are not to enter it during the school day. At the end of the day, students are required to exit the parking lot safely and through the direction of the guard. Driving on school property is a privilege and can be revoked at the discretion of Administration for violating any rules or policies in the Student Code of Conduct. Students must obey all traffic laws on school property by following the posted 15 MPH speed limit, carefully crossing the speed bumps and remembering that pedestrians always have the right of way. No loitering, students must leave immediately. Vehicles parked on school property are subject to search by canine units of local and/or state law enforcement agencies.

10. STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued) TELEPHONE CALLS Students will not be permitted to use office telephones except in emergencies and with permission of office staff. In-coming calls to students will be forwarded only in emergency situations. Parents are requested to co-operate in the control of telephone calls directly to students during school hours. Students are permitted to make outside calls from laboratory office phones only when authorized by the instructor. All telephone calls pertaining to student illness and other related matters must be placed from the School Nurse and Attendance Office. TRANSPORTATION Each home school provides bus transportation for students. Students who have parental permission and register their vehicle may drive to school as specified above.

11. STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued) VISITORS Adult visitors must check-in with the Receptionist and then report to the Attendance Office before seeing any one in the building. Due to safety concerns, young children and babies are not permitted in some areas of the school building without special permission of the appropriate supervisor or school administrator. INDIVIDUAL STUDENT VISITORS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED unless prior permission has been granted by both the home school administration and the Director of the Career & Technology Center or his/her designee. All student visitors must go through the Guidance Office to arrange program visits on an individual basis. ALL visitors must wear a visible visitor's pass attained at the welcome station or receptionist desk. All visitors must sign in with the receptionist.

12. PROGRAM/ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CREDITS As determined by the student’s specific program, up to seven credits may be earned by a student successfully completing his/her course of study. A student who drastically fails the second semester shall fail the subject for the year. In the case of academics (block scheduling/semester credits), a last nine-week failure will be considered a drastic failure. First year students who fail laboratory requirements shall not continue instruction in the same program the second year, and may re-apply in another program. GRADING SCALE 93% to 100% - A – Outstanding work 85% to 92% - B – Above average work 77% to 84% - C – Average work 70% to 76% - D – Below average work 60% to 69 % - F – Failing work I – Incomplete (Attendance will be a factor in calculating grades.)

13. PROGRAM/ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Continued………. • MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORTS • Parents of all students will receive a mid-term progress report at the mid-point of the grading period. Parents are requested to contact the instructor and discuss the student's progress. Parents may also preview their student’s grades via Progress Book through the Pickaway-Ross website. • CREDIT FLIXIBILITY • The credit flexibility initiative is part of a state wide effort to increase learning and engagement and help students graduate ready for success in college and careers. In addition to earning credit by successfully completing traditional courses, the credit flexibility program provides new options for students including: • Earning credit by demonstrating mastery of the essential content of a traditional course by “testing out”, presenting a portfolio documenting mastery, or a combination of these. • Successfully completing a mentorship, internship, educational travel, or service learning program aligned to the academic curriculum. • Successfully completing an online course or academic summer or after-school program aligned to the school curriculum. • Successfully combining any of the options above as well as units of traditional courses. • Students must obtain prior approval of student-proposed educational options plans to be eligible for credit. Students considering this option should obtain a Credit by Educational Options Proposal packet from the high school Guidance Office. Students’ families may be asked to contribute to the cost of educational options plans. • Credit flexibility is another example of how our district is working to prepare students for the 21st century by striving to address their unique needs and talents.

14. PROGRAM/ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Continued………. • TRANSFERS • A student wishing to return to their home high school must have a personal conference with one of the Career & Technology Center Counsellors. Returns will be permitted during the second week of school. Transfers between programs will normally take place during the second week of school. Once the probation/trial period has passed, students will not be allowed to return to their home schools until the end of their junior year. • DIPLOMAS, CAREER PASSPORTS, CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION, AND SENIOR CEREMONY • Diplomas are awarded by the home school to Pickaway-Ross students who have completed the home school’s requirements. • Certificates of Completion will be awarded to students who have completed their course of study with at least a 77% grade point average and 93% or better attendance. (All absences count toward a certificate of completion.) Eligible students who successfully complete their two-year program and seniors completing one year of a career and technical program will receive a Career Passport containing information that will assist potential employers in assessing a student's skills. Individual competencies attained by the student will be included. A ceremony honoring senior students receiving passports will be held the evening of the seniors’ last day of school.

15. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION • Requirements • 77% GPA • 93% Attendance • Two-Year Program Attendance • Year 1 180 days possible • Year 2 180 days possible • 360 days total • 360 days total 360 days possible • X 93% -335 days due • 335 days due 25 absences max

16. GUIDELINES ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE A student under a doctor's care and required to take prescribed medication during school must notify the Director or his/her designee and provide written documentation from the parent/guardian. Over the counter oral and topical medications may be administered if authorized by the parent/guardian on the Emergency Medical form. Students not following this procedure may be considered in violation of the drug/alcohol policy. Medicine must be submitted and stored in the Director's Office Complex to be administered by a person designated by the Director of Secondary Education.

17. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY • Absences • Positive attendance is critical to school success. Thus, attending school every day is strongly emphasized. The following reasons shall constitute excused absences* upon proper validation: • (*An excused absence means work may be made up. An unexcused absence means work can not be made up except for major tests and quizzes.) • 1. personal injury • death in family • family illness • 3. quarantine • medical or dental appointment (requires prior approval) • court appearance • buses can not reach a student • 7. religious holiday (requires prior approval) • 8. emergency situations which in the judgement of the Superintendent or his/her designee constitutes a good and sufficient reason for absence from school.

18. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY Absences Anticipated absences: If a student is to be absent due to circumstances other than those listed above, a parent or guardian must make a request prior to the absence. Family vacations require administrative pre-approval and may total no more than 5 days. Job interviews or college visitations are considered curricular in nature, similar to a field trip. Pre-approval and documentation upon return are required. Students who have been absent are to report to their first block class or lab and fill out an absence report. Written validation must be attached to the report. Excuses must be received within the same number of days that the student was absent (i.e. the student missed three consecutive days, the valid written excuse must be received within three consecutive school days after the student returns). Attendance will be a factor in calculating grades.

19. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY Tardies Students reporting to school tardy between 8:34 a.m. and 9:15 am will report directly to building receptionist for a tardy pass. Students reporting late at any other time of the day MUST report to the Attendance Office to sign-in and secure a pass admitting them to class. A student arriving after 9:15 am will incur a half-day (1/2 day) absence. Written validation of an excusable reason from a parent/ guardian is required for a tardy to be excused. Students who drive or ride to school should understand that car trouble; speeding tickets, late rides, etc. do not constitute excused tardies or absences. Tardies to school will be tracked and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken. Driving privileges could be revoked as a consequence for excessive tardies. Early Dismissals Early Dismissals will be issued in the Attendance Office between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Written verification of a justifiable reason must be presented to the Attendance Office for an early dismissal. Students who become ill will be sent home only when a parent or designated adult has been notified by a person designated by the Director of Secondary Education or Attendance Office personnel. No student may leave the building without reporting to the Attendance Office and receiving an early dismissal pass to present to the guard as they leave. Last period early dismissals will be treated as a tardy when the student submits a written medical or legal excuse the following day. Last period early dismissals will only be issued for legitimate reasons.

20. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY Absences MAKE-UP WORK It will be the student’s responsibility to request make-up work for days absent. Make-up work is only allowed for excused/medical-legal absences and will be allotted the same timeline to make up the work as the number of days absent. Special projects may be assigned in lieu of laboratory work. Except for major tests and quizzes, no daily make-up work is permitted for grades when a student is suspended. Work completed during In-School Restriction assignments may be counted. To receive credit, a student must be in attendance at least 85% of the days due. Absences of more than 12 days during the school year must be validated by a written medical excuse from medical personnel or court document. Students 18 years old or above who are absent more than 15 % of the days due in a semester or year, may be withdrawn and/or expelled.

21. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY Absences As defined by Ohio law: Chronic Truant = child of compulsory school age who is absent without a legitimate excuse for seven or more consecutive days, ten or more days in one school month, or fifteen or more school days in a school year. Habitual Truant = child of compulsory school age who is absent without a legitimate excuse for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more school days in one school month, or twelve or more school days in a school year. School Month = twenty consecutive days that school is in session.

22. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY To Receive Credit Must have 85% Attendance Year long academic class (40 minutes) 180 possible 180 possible x 85% -153 153 days due 27 absences Semester academic class (80 minutes) 90 possible 90 x 85%-76.5 76.5 days due 13.5 absences

23. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES & POLICY *NOTE – excused absences are defined as medical, legal or parental excuses with documentation. After 12 days of absences, ALL absences require formal medical or legal documentation to be excused. Out-of- School-Suspension days may be counted when determining withholding course credit due to attendance at the end of first semester and at the end of the school year. Total days out of class/labs must not exceed the maximum listed above, or credit may be withheld.

24. Second Semester Early Release/Job Placement Second year students who have met all the following requirements may be released from academic course work during the second semester: 1 – have met all the student’s home school graduation requirements, including OGT, correspondence total credits, and state department standards. 2 – have applied for and been accepted into either an apprenticeship position or advanced placement for a minimum of 15 hours per week in the field of current program placement. 3 – have received a recommendation from the following: parent program instructor program supervisor employer home school counselor administrator 4 – have received final approval from the Director of Secondary Education of Pickaway-Ross CTC 5 – junior students who are eligible for graduation will not be eligible for second semester early release.

25. MISSING CHILD POLICY The Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center requests that a parent/guardian call the school when his/her child is known to be absent. When notification is not received the school will attempt to contact the parents/guardians by our automated phone system or by letter. Notice of Referral to Parent Education Program Parents of a truant student may be assigned to the Parent Project in Pickaway or Ross County for a period of 10-weeks for failing to comply with compulsory Ohio attendance laws. Attendance in the Parent Project is mandatory. Failure of the parent to attend this program may result in a complaint of Parental Education Neglect being filed in the Juvenile Court that has jurisdiction based upon the location of the school. A parent found guilty of this charge may be fined up to $250.00 and may be incarcerated up to 30 days in the Pickaway or Ross County Jail. A truant student as used in this section is a habitually truant student as defined in the Ohio Revised Code (2151.011 (A) (17) which states, “any child of compulsory school age who is absent without legitimate excuse for absence from the public school the child is supposed to attend for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more school days in one school month, or twelve or more school days in a school year.”

26. Parents are requested to call the Attendance Office between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. when they know their child will be absent. • In accordance with Sections 3321.13 and 4507.06 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School District’s Board of Education Policy, Section J:JECE, any student who: • is a child of compulsory school age and has withdrawn from school for a reason other than a change of residence and is not enrolled in and attending an approved program to obtain a diploma or its equivalent; • is a child of compulsory school age and has been absent without legitimate excuse for more than ten consecutive school days or at least fifteen total school days; • is suspended or expelled from school pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3313.66 and the reason for the suspension or expulsion is the use or possession of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or alcohol and a drug of abuse; may be recommended for suspension of his/her driver’s license.

27. BREAK TIME

28. EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION An Emergency Medical Authorization Form is required for every Pickaway-Ross student. A form will be provided to each student during his or her first week of attendance that is to be completed and returned for filing during the second week of attendance. Students not fulfilling this responsibility will not be permitted to participate in shop or lab activities. LOCKDOWN When a call over the P. A. is made, “Lockdown – lockdown- gather students and lockdown,” go to the nearest room supervised by a staff member. Procedures for practice are established as part of the school safety plan. FIRE/TORNADO DRILLS Fire and tornado drills will be held at irregular intervals throughout the school year. Students should follow the directions of their instructor or other school employee during a drill or an actual emergency. Procedures are posted in every classroom and laboratory.

29. LOCKERS Student lockers are provided for student convenience. Pickaway-Ross is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Protect your combination and do not leave valuables in the lockers. Lockers are the property of Pickaway-Ross and may be inspected or searched at the discretion of the Career & Technology Center Administration. SEARCHES Pickaway-Ross has the right and duty to conduct searches of person and/or personal property, lockers, or vehicles when the administration receives information or evidence that a student may be in possession or control of any of the following: 1. any substance dangerous to persons or property 2. a weapon 3. an item believed to be stolen 4. drugs, drug paraphernalia or drug related items 5. other contraband, controlled or prohibited item In all cases the search will be witnessed by another staff member and will be conducted within the guidelines of the Ohio Revised Code and court rulings. Searches of vehicles and/or lockers may also be conducted by the Sheriff's Department canine units unannounced.

30. STATEMENT OF COOPERATION All students and their parent(s) are required to sign a "Statement of Cooperation". In essence, this is an agreement on the part of the student, parent, and instructor on major items of concern, which affect the quality of the educational experience offered at the Career & Technology Center. It is important that each student and his/her parent(s) understand the role expected of them in making this agreement. The "Statement of Cooperation" will be given to each student by his/her career & technical program instructor. STUDENT/INSURANCE It is mandatory that each student furnish evidence of enrollment in accident insurance through the Career & Technology Center's insurance program or evidence by parental signature that the student's parents already have accident coverage and will be responsible for all costs for any accident or injury incurred at the Center.

31. ANNUAL NOTIFICATION POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School District hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex and disability in the educational programs and activities operated by the district. To carry out these policy statements the following procedures are provided: TITLE IX AND SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (Alleged Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedures) In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidelines, any student, support staff, teachers, counselors or administrators who believe that the Pickaway-Ross JVSD or any school official has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, natural origin) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (gender), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as a mended, 20, U.S.C. etc. Seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in educational programs receiving financial assistance, she/he may file a complaint which shall be referred to as a formal discrimination/harassment complaint. It is recommended the grievant attempt to resolve the alleged discrimination or harassment complaint informally at the principal/supervisor level within five (5) days of the date the incident occurred.

32. Informal Complaint Procedure Depending on the circumstances and severity of the behavior, a student who believes she or he is being harassed by a fellow student may elect to pursue an informal resolution of the matter. The district Title IX Coordinator encourages such individuals to notify (in the presence of the Title IX Coordinator) the student offender firmly and promptly that his or her behavior is unwelcome. However, all cases of employee-student harassment should be resolved according to the formal complaint procedures. Formal Complaint Procedures If the alleged discrimination/harassment complaint cannot be resolved informally, the following procedures shall be followed: Step 1 A student who believes she or he has been or is being sexually harassed may report the alleged harassing behavior to any teacher, administrator, or counselor. Such persons receiving a complaint must report the incident in writing to the Title IX Coordinator or the Principal within 24 hours. Step 2 An individual who believes that he or she is being harassed or have been harassed should file a complaint (complaint forms are available in the Student Services Office) with the Title IX Coordinator or the Principal including the following information, if known: the name of the complainant; a brief but clear description of the offending behavior, including the times, places, and names; the name of the alleged harasser; and he names or description of any witnesses. The Title IX Coordinator will maintain all records of the investigation. The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an investigation of the complaint, and will convene a formal conference to determine the solution. Stated complaint will be resolved within five (5) working days. The Principal will determine the consequences as needed.

33. Title IX Coordinator 504 Coordinator Staff Social Worker Dana Anderson, Supervisor Student Services Office Pickaway-Ross CTC Pickaway-Ross CTC 895 Crouse Chapel Road 895 Crouse Chapel Road Chillicothe, OH 45601 Chillicothe, OH 45601 740-642-1304 740-642-1229 Step 3 If the issue is not resolved at Step 2, the decision may be appealed to the district’s Superintendent who functions as the final mediator at the local level. Step 4 If the alleged issue is not resolved at Step 3, the decision, at any time during the process may be forwarded to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, OCR, if you’re a student. If you’re an employee, use the address shown below for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Ohio Civil Rights (Students) Bank One Center 600 Superior Avenue, East Suite 750 Cleveland, OH 44114-2611 216-522-4970 Ohio Civil Rights Commission (Employees) 1111 East Broad Street, Suite 301 Columbus, OH 43205-1379 614-466-2785 PLEASE NOTE: Parent(s) or guardian(s) do not have to be present at the informal complaint meeting with the principal/supervisor. However, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must be present at all levels of the formal alleged discrimination process for youths under the age of 18 years.

34. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT The matter of student conduct and discipline is one that directly affects the total mission and achievement of the school. A well ordered atmosphere in the school is essential if students are to learn to the maximum of their capacity. To protect each student's rights to an education, the Ohio Legislature has given each Board of Education the authority to "make such rules and regulations as are necessary for its government and the government of its employees, pupils of its schools, and all other persons entering upon its school grounds or premises.“ The Pickaway-Ross Board of Education has established the following regulations in the interest of maintaining order at the Career & Technology Center: (ZERO TOLERANCE)

35. Students shall not: 1. possess, handle, transmit, or control any object that can be reasonably or legally considered a weapon.* a. weapons may include guns, knives, fireworks, spray irritants, explosives, detonating devices, look a-likes, counterfeits, or tools used to cause or threaten physical harm. b. weapons may include lab tools possessed outside of the laboratory setting. Above mentioned weapons will be confiscated. 2. physical assault on a Pickaway-Ross employee or visitor at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center or school authorized function.* 3. threaten to cause personal harm to, or damage the property of any Pickaway-Ross employee or visitor.* 4. be in a fight, confrontation, assault, threaten, coerce, intimidate, haze, or harass another student.* 5. steal, attempt to steal, or be in possession of stolen property, in possession of school tools without permission, or damage personal or school property.* 6. sexually harass or impose upon another student. 7. incite a riot in school or any school authorized function.*

36. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • Students shall not: • 8. create a school disruption or act in such a manner that disrupts the lawful mission of the school. This could include, but is not limited to: • a. blocking entrances • b. throwing food and/or other objects • c. giving false information • d. being insubordinate or disrespectful • e. displays of public affection 21 • f. violating safety and dress code • g. being in an unauthorized area • h. possessing or consuming food/beverages in an area other than the cafeteria • i. failing to comply with the reasonable requests of school personnel. • j. verbal threats • k. horseplay • 9. truancy, tardies or leaving school without permission • 10. violate the Pickaway-Ross drug or alcohol policy.* • 11. violate driving rules and regulations. • 12. cheat on tests, homework, or other school assignments. • 13. violate the "acceptable use" policy for computer/technology. • 14. repeatedly or habitually violate the rules in the student code of conduct.*

37. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • Students shall not: • 15. possess or use tobacco, in any form, including non-nicotine tobacco on school property or at a school authorized function. • 16. communicate abusive, profane, unwarranted language, or gestures. • 17. submit, cause to be submitted, a false fire alarm or bomb threat and or tampering with safety system such as alarms, cameras, defibulator or eye wash stations.* • 18. unauthorized possession or use of radios, cellular phones, beepers, pagers, laser pointers, or other electronic devices. (Said devices will be confiscated. Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action.) We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Administration will NOT investigate said loss. • 19. use of picture phones or other recordable devices to take pictures of students or employees (with or without their permission).

38. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • Students shall not: • 20. No food or drink will be carried outside the lunchroom/cafeteria area. No outside bottles or cans are to be brought into the building. • 21. fail to comply with all applicable Ohio Revised Codes and local ordinances. • 22. withhold information from authorities concerning a violation or potential violation of the code of conduct. • *Students violating this rule may be recommended for expulsion. Possible criminal charges may occur depending on the severity of the offence. Penalties for violation of the student code of conduct include, but are not limited to, the following: • 1. verbal or written warning • 2. removal of privileges • 3. detentions

39. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • *Students violating this rule may be recommended for expulsion. Possible criminal charges may occur depending on the severity of the offence. Penalties for violation of the student code of conduct include, but are not limited to, the following: • 1. verbal or written warning • 2. removal of privileges • 3. detentions 22 • 4. parent/student conferences • 5. counseling with guidance personnel • 6. before, after, during school work assignments • 7. in-school restriction • 8. out-of-school suspension, withholding of credit if days exceed limits at end of semester and at year end. • 9. assignment to the Pickaway or Ross County Alternative Center • 10. loss of driving privileges • 11. emergency removal • 12. Expulsion • 13. law enforcement/court referral • 14. permanent exclusion • Students who violate the rules, policies, and/or regulations may be assigned any of the above listed consequences. Specific action depends upon the severity of the offence and number of times the student has been involved in school disciplinary problems (progressive discipline). All suspensions or expulsions will be in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Ohio Revised Code 3313-66. Students suspended or expelled by the home school or the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center are not permitted to attend classes or activities at either school during suspension or expulsion period.

40. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY A student shall not possess, buy, sell, use, transmit, apply any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana tranquilizer, prescription drug, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, counterfeit controlled substance, mood or behavior altering chemical of any kind, be in possession of any drug paraphernalia or drug related device, or be under the influence of any of the above mentioned substances on school property. This rule is in effect during school, at any school authorized activity, event, or program on school property, at any time when the school is being used by any school groups on or off school grounds at any school authorized activity, function, or event. Over the counter oral and topical medications may be administered if authorized by the parent/guardian on the Emergency Medical form. Students not following this procedure may be considered in violation of the drug/alcohol policy. Violation of this the drug/alcohol policy will result in suspension, recommendation for expulsion and/or appropriate law enforcement agencies will be notified.

41. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • TOBACCO USE BY STUDENTS • Scientific evidence indicates that the use of tobacco products is detrimental to one’s health. For the health and safety of the student, together with the protection of the facilities, students are not permitted to possess or use tobacco in any form anywhere on school property or at any school-related activity. The Director or his/her designee is authorized to deal with violations as deemed appropriate for the offence. Administrative staff shall develop appropriate procedures to promote good student health and welfare. • Effective in March 2001, it is now prohibited by Ohio law for a minor to “use, consume, or possess cigarettes, other tobacco products, or papers used to roll cigarettes.” It is also now prohibited for a minor to assist, pay for or share in the cost of such products. • Consequences (in addition to school discipline) that could follow from a violation of this law may include: • mandatory attendance at a smoking education program (if available) and/or a fine of up to $100. • Upon any subsequent violations the court may: • increase the fine • impose up to 20 hours of community service • suspend driving privileges for up to 30 days. • Legal Refs.: Ohio Revised Code 2151.87

42. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT SEXUALHARASSMENT Students are to refrain from any act of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other unwanted or unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical contact. Any student feeling he or she is a victim of sexual harassment should seek help as specified in the Title IX and Section 504 Grievance Procedures. (as outlined below) ANTI-HARASSMENT PROCEDURES For the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center/Joint Vocational School District student: sexual/racial and all forms of harassment by school employees, other students, or third parties (regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age and disability). Conduct constituting harassment may take different forms, including but not limited to the following inappropriate behaviors:

43. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Sexual Harassment a. Verbal: the making of written or verbal sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district, or by third parties. b. Non-verbal: causing the placement of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment or the making of sexually suggestive or insulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling, and the like to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district, or by third parties. c. Physical Contact: Threatening or causing unwanted touching, contact, or attempts at same, including patting, pinching, brushing the body, or coerced sexual activity to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district, or by the third parties. d. Harassment, intimidation, or sexual innuendo developed on personal (such as computers or picture phones) or on school district technology will be subject to disciplinary consequences. Any use of materials or pictures developed for the purpose of posting embarrassing, sexual or harassing messages is prohibited and also subject to disciplinary procedures.

44. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Harassment • a. Verbal: written or verbal innuendoes, slurs, comments, jokes, insults, threats, email transmissions, or disparaging remarks concerning a person’s race, color, national origin, sex/gender, disability, religious beliefs, etc., to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person(s) associated with the district, or by third parties. • b. Non-verbal: placing objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment or making insulting or threatening gestures to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the district, or by third parties. This includes symbols that are recognized hat symbols in today’s society. • c. Physical: any intimidating or disparaging action such as hitting, hissing, cussing, spitting, hazing, bullying on or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person(s) associated with the district, or by third parties.

45. Student Code of Conduct Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Harassment Any student who believes that he/she is the victim of any of the above actions or has observed such actions taken by another student, staff member, or other persons associated with the district, or by third parties should promptly take the following steps: 25 a. If the alleged harasser is a student, staff member, third parties, or other person(s) associated with the particular school in the district other than the Principal, the affected students or their parents/guardians should, as soon as possible after the incident, contact the Principal. (The Principal must immediately send to the Title IX Coordinator a copy of the alleged harassment complaint.) b. If the alleged harasser is the Principal, the affected student or their parents/guardians should, as soon as possible after the incident, contact the district’s Title IX Coordinator or if the student is disabled their Section 504 Coordinator at the schools administrative board office.

46. Student Code of Conduct The student or parents/guardians may make contact either by a written report or by telephone or personal visit. During the contact, the reporting student should provide the name of the person(s) who he/she believes to be responsible for the harassment and the nature of the harassing incident(s). Each report received by the district’s Title IX Section Coordinator as provided above, shall be investigated in a timely, and confidential manner. While a charge is under investigation, no information is to be released to anyone who is not involved with the investigation, except as required by law or is in the contact of a legal administrative proceeding. No one involved is to discuss the subject outside of the investigation. The purpose of this provision is to: a. protect the confidentiality of the student who files a complaint; b. encourage the reporting of any incidents of sexual, racial, or other forms of harassment; c. protect the reputation of any party wrongfully charged with harassment.

47. Student Code of Conduct • Race, Color, National Origin and Disability Harassment • Investigation of a complaint will normally include conferring with the parties involved (if under 18 years of age, may include parents), and any named or apparent witnesses. All students and others involved are to be protected from coercion, intimidation, retaliation, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation. • The district recognizes that determining whether a particular action or incident is harassment or, conversely, is reflective of an action without a discriminatory or intimidating intent or effect must be based on all of the facts in the matter. Given the nature of harassing behavior, the district recognizes that false accusations can have serious effects on innocent individuals. • Therefore, all students are expected to act responsibly, honestly, and with the utmost candor whenever they present harassment allegations or charges against school employees, other students, or third parties.

48. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT BULLYING & INTIMIDATION The Pickaway-Ross School District will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student. A student shall not intimidate or harass another student through words or actions. Such behavior includes: direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; cyber bullying; and social isolation or manipulation. The Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center expects students and/or staff to immediately report incidents of bullying to the principal or designee. Staff members are expected to immediately intervene when they see a bullying incident occur. Each complaint of bullying should be promptly investigated. This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling to and from school or a school-sponsored activity, during the lunch period, whether on or off campus, and during a school-sponsored activity.

49. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES • Definition: a “wireless communication device” (WCD) is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. The following devices are examples of WCDs: cellular and wireless telephones, pagers/beepers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Blackberry/Smart phones, WiFi-enabled or broadband access devices, two-way radios or video broadcasting devices, laptops, and other devices that allow a person to record and/or transmit, on either a real time or delayed basis, sound, video or still images, text, or other information. • The Board of Education prohibits use of wireless communication devices by students on campus during normal school hours, excluding the student’s morning arrival until 8:30 a.m., the student’s individual lunch period and after school hours (including school activities), and student wireless communication devices may only be used in the student entrance area and the cafeteria. • Students may not use wireless communication devices on school property or at a school sponsored activity to access and/or view internet web sites that are otherwise blocked to students at school. • If a wireless communication device is brought to school, any such device shall remain “OFF” and stored in a locker, backpack, purse, pocket, or other place where it is not visible during school hours, and if such a device is observed by staff, excluding the student’s arrival until 8:30 a.m. or during the student’s individual lunch period and after school hours, it shall be confiscated until redeemed by a parent or guardian.

50. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT SAFETY & DRESS Rules governing safety and dress are established in the interest of the students and to comply with state and federal regulations. In general, program supervisors and instructors will determine appropriate dress and safety rules for their students. 1. All students will be required to wear their program uniform purchased by the school. The cost of the uniform will be covered by the school and not the student. Student names will not be embroidered or placed on the uniform in a permanent manner. 2. Students must comply with the uniform regulations. Students must comply with the established safety regulations in their respective areas. 3. Jewelry may not be worn in labs, except with permission from the instructor when it does not pose a safety hazard. 4. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times in all areas of the Career & Technology Center. Work shoes that comply with lab safety rules (as established by lab instructor) and Ohio safety regulations are to be worn in labs only. Street shoes or other appropriate footwear are to be worn in the academic classrooms and common areas. Hats, caps, headbands, and bandannas are not to be worn in the building.