All Minnesota school districts are part of a statewide computer reporting system which uses the student social security number to record the information about your child. This information is, in turn, provided to the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning (1). This department is required by law to collect and store information about each pupil, each staff member, and each educational program (2). Therefore, we ask that you, the parent, provide your child's social security number although you are not legally required to do so

The Department of Children, Families, and Learning uses this information to determine how much money your school district receives from the state and federal government. This information is also used to judge the quality of the state's education programs, to improve instruction, to fallow trends in student enrollment, and to track student participation in various programs.

Your child's school district will share this information with the Department of Children, Families, and Learning. The Department of Children, Families, and Learning will share this information with the Department of Human Services to allocate additional funding and improve instruction.

As a parent you do not have to provide your child's social security number. If you choose not to provide the number, the school district staff might need to submit another type of report to receive money distributed by the state or federal government.

1. The former Minnesota Department of Education was incorporated into the newly crated The Department of Children, Families, and Learning on October 1, 1995.
2. Minnesota Statutes Section 121.932 and 124.17

At the end of each nine-week period report cards are issued. These cards are to be taken to the parent/guardian for their examination. A letter grade system based on a twelve point scale (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, and F) is used in our school. An I means work is not completed. Report cards are issued as soon as possible following each ninth week and do not need to be returned.

Mid –term reports will be picked up by parents/guardians during mid-term conferences. Those not picked up will be sent home in the mail.

It is Canby High’s policy that all incompletes become passing or failing grades two weeks following the end of the quarter. The only exception to this policy will be students who are hospitalized or cannot attend school for an extended period of time (1 school week or more) due to a health problem under the care of the family doctor. Exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the High School Principal who may grant extended time to complete the work.

The honor roll is published in the Canby News at the close of each nine-week grading period. The honor roll is divided into four parts.

Parents/guardians who request weekly written academic and behavioral information WILL be required to schedule conferences with the involved teachers and student at regular intervals. They will also need to call the high school office each week requesting such reports.

There will be times during your high school career that problems will arise. These problems may be academic, personal, vocational, or any type not mentioned. Your Guidance Counselor for help before your problems interferes with normal school progress. If your need is urgent, do not wait for an appointment. Go immediately to your Guidance Counselor. You may be excused from class for this purpose. Your Guidance Counselor can help you only as much as you will allow.

Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will register for the following school year during the second semester. Electives and courses of study will be explained in a registration bulletin issued during the school year.

Students graduating from Canby High School are required by a ruling of the Bored of Education to have compiled 30 credits of work in grades 9-12. All students must satisfactorily complete all required courses in grades 9-12 and complete the High Profile of Learning Standards.

The Basic Standards Tests in Reading and Mathematics shall be given in the 8^th grade year using the Minnesota State Test of Basic Skills in January or February. The Basic Standard Test in Writing shall be given in the 10^th grade year in January or February beginning in 1999. On the Basic Standards Tests in Mathematics and Reading, the level of competency is at or above a scale score of 600. On the Basic Standards Test in Writing, the level of competency will be a score of 3 or above on a 6-point scale.

Students who do not PASS the Basic Standards Test in Reading or Mathematics will be given additional opportunities annually in grades 9, 10, 11,and 12 (includes both school year and summer testing). Students who do not PASS the Basic Standards Test in Writing will be given additional opportunities annually in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The dates for these tests are set by the state.

For each sophomore who has not passed either the math or reading test a redemption plan will be developed. This plan will be written/determined by a team that will include input from parents, student, counselor, math, language arts, and/or special education teachers. The redemption plan may include but is not limited to the following: mathematic courses, language arts courses, mathematics and language arts clinics, summer school, computer programs, etc.

Seniors who have NOT passed one or more of the basic standards tests by April 1 of the year of anticipated graduation may request and additional opportunity to retest or request special accommodations. This request will be considered by a District Graduation Review Committee.

The following is criteria used for awarding an academic letter:

1. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for the letter.
2. The student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) shall sole criteria used determining the award. The GPA shall be calculated using the previous year, or years, and the first 3 quarters of the present year (the 9^th grade year will be the 1^st 3 quarters only).
3. Cumulative GPA requirements for each grade level are listed below.

9^th Grade 3.800

10^th Grade 3.700

11^th Grade 3.600

12^th Grade 3.500

The following are used for awarding a Scholastic High Honor:

1. Students in grades 11-12 are eligible for Scholastic High Honors.
2. A Gold Medal will be awarded to Juniors and Seniors with a 3.850 Cumulative GPA
3. A Silver Medal will be awarded to Juniors and Seniors with 3.666 Cumulative GPA

Canby High School is your school, and you should make the best use of the facilities you have here. It is important that each student see that the building is not abused in any ways. Such things as marking floors and desks, writing on walls, etc are "kid’s stuff" and should not be found in a high school. Anything which causes extra work for custodians keeps them from accomplishing other jobs which would make it more convenient for you here. It’s only neighborly to take care of your school, and it is good sense from a selfish point of view. Your parents and neighbors have furnished this building and its equipment to make your job here easier and more fun. Let your school spirit show in the manner in which you treat the building and equipment. A building that is well treated is always a good advertisement for the student body.

Section 11. (127.47) (School Locker Policy)

Subdivision 1. (Policy.) It is the policy of the State of Minnesota that:

"School lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The personal possessions of students within a school locker may be searched only when school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as practicable after the search of a student's personal possessions, the school authorities must provide notice of the search to those students whose lockers were searched unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials."

Subdivision 2. (Dissemination.) The locker policy must be disseminated to parents and students in the way that other policies of general application to students are disseminated. A copy of the policy must be provided to a student the first time after the policy is effective that the student is given the use of the locker.

Lockers are not equipped with locks; students may provide their own locks. Lockers are for your use and convenience. This should make it much easier for you to store your books and wraps. These lockers were installed for your convenience and should be treated by you as a valued possession. The lockers will not stand any kicking or other type of abuse, and will scratch easily. You may from time to time, notice a loose bolt or nut in your locker. Please report this information to the office

Only those items issued or purchased for use in class are appropriate to have in school. Radios, headphones, pac man, ouiji boards, playing cards, boom boxes, pagers, cell phones, lazer pens, etc. have no place in school. Leave them home! Possession of items at any time that are a nuisance or may cause injury to other people or property is prohibited.

Pleasant appearance develops pride and respect in each student. It builds better understanding and relations between students and teachers. It can even result in a more pleasant educational experience. Students are expected to be neat and clean at all times. Use mature judgment when choosing your school clothes. Students  have the right to choose their manner of dress and personal grooming unless it represents a clear danger to the student's health and safety, causes a substantial disruption with work, creates classroom or school disorder, or could be interpreted as sexual harassment. Hats, bandannas, and sunglasses are to be removed and kept in student lockers. They are not to be worn during the school day in the building. Shoes must be worn at all times. Obscene, profane, or suggestive clothing will not be allowed. Students are not to wear clothing that promotes alcohol products or their use, drugs or their use, tobacco products or their use, contains racial or ethnic slurs, uses sexual innuendoes or expressions or implies personal promiscuity. Administrative judgment will be in effect in determining appropriate dress. Example: Co-ed Naked shirts.

Students will not be called to the telephone except in an emergency. Either the message will be taken for the student, or the student will have a chance to call the number after school. Please explain this to your parents/ guardians to save themselves time and difficulty if they try to reach you by telephone.

Announcements will be made from 8:38 AM to 8:40 AM, at the end of block 1, at 9:57 AM, at the end of block 3 at 1:25 PM, and at the end of block 4 at 2:58 PM. All students are held responsible for announcements made in homeroom, and notices on the blackboards and bulletin boards. You may check the announcements posted on the bulletin boards throughout the building. Notices will be posted there everyday.

All students are urged to make good use of their privileges. Media Center regulations will be read in the homerooms and posted on the bulletin boards for future reference. Respect the rights of others by following the regulations to the letter. These rules are made to afford the best possible service for everyone. The Media Generalist and assistants will be glad to help any student who needs help in finding materials

Internet access is now available to students and staff in Canby Public Schools. This access has been provided through the Minnesota Telemedia Network with funding provided through the Minnesota Telecommunication Grant and district funds.

The Board of Education of District 891 (Canby District Schools) recognizes that telecommunications and other new technologies shift the way that information may be accessed, communicated and transferred by members of society. The Internet is a global information system with great informational and educational potential. Using it will require knowledge of skills that will be vital to the productivity and citizenship of our students when they enter higher education and the work force. In a free and democratic society, access to information is an essential and fundamental right of citizenship.

The intent of Canby High School is to provide information resources that will further the educational goals and objectives including books, videos, CD-ROM, networked resources and any other emerging format. Some materials accessible via the Internet may contain items that are inappropriate for educational uses, however the district believes that the wealth of valuable information available far outweighs the possibility of controversial materials being accessed by students and staff. High School students may be required to access the Internet to fulfill curriculum requirements as governed by District 891's existing Selection and Reevaluation Policy.

The following guidelines have been established to insure efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of network resources:

Network Terms and Conditions

1. Use of the Internet and all networked resources must support the educational objectives of District 891.    

2. Users must comply with all US state regulations regarding copyrighted materials, threatening or obscene         materials or materials protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities, product advertisement, political lobbying, or private gain is prohibited.

3. Inappropriate use of school computers or computer networks and equipment will result in cancellation of those privileges. Refer to Student Behavior Referral Policy in Student Handbook.                                          

4. Users will follow the rules of "Netiquette":                                                                                      

A. Be polite, use appropriate language- abusive messages are unacceptable. All school rules apply to electronic resources and communication.

B. DO NOT reveal your personal information (address, phone number) or that of other persons.

C. Be aware that e-mail is not private. (School officials have the right to review accounts if needed)

D. Do not do anything that will disrupt network service to others.

E. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property. All Internet resources must be fully documented.

5. Security. It is the user's responsibility to notify the appropriate school official of any security problems.

A. Do not use another person's account

B. Do not give your password or any other password to any other individual.

C. Attempts to log on the system as another user or a system administrator or disrupting the network in any way will result in the cancellation of privileges.

D. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access.

Minnesota State Crime Bill 1995

Section 10. (127.282) (Expulsion for possession of firearm)

    (a)  Notwithstanding the time limitation in section 127.27, subdivision5, a school board must expel for a period of at least one year a pupil who is determined to have brought a firearm to school except for the board may modify this expulsion requirement for a pupil on a case-by-case basis. For the purpose of this section, firearm is as defined in the United States Code, title 18, section 921.

    (b)  Notwithstanding chapter 13, a student's expulsion or withdrawal or transfer from a school after an expulsion action in initiated against the student for a weapons violation under paragraph (a) may be disclosed by the school district initiating the expulsion proceeding. Unless the information is otherwise public, the disclosure may be made only to another school district in connection with the possible admission of the student to the other district.

Section 12. (127.48) (Policy to refer firearms possessor.)

    Each school board must have a policy requiring the appropriate school official to, as soon as practicable, refer to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system, as appropriate, any pupil who brings firearms to school unlawfully.

Possession of a Weapon 

    "Possession" refers to having a weapon on one's person or in an area subject to one's control on school property or at a school activity.

Weapons

   Article designed or commonly used to inflict bodily harm and/or to intimidate other persons. Examples are:

    (a) Firearms-- loaded or unloaded

    (b) Knives

    (c) Clubs

Minimum Corrective Activities

   (1) Initial suspension for up to 5 days

    (2) Confiscation of weapon

    (3) Notification of police

The following are the steps for student's complaints at Canby High School:

Step 1 Contact the teacher involved at the school during school hours (between 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.).

Step 2 If necessary, at time satisfactory to all parties involved, a meeting of parents/guardians. student, teacher, and a member of the faculty council will be held.

Step 3 If necessary, a meeting will be set up with the Building Principal, teacher, student, parents/guardians involved.

Step 4 If necessary, a meeting including parent (s), student, teacher, and Building Principal will be scheduled with the Superintendent of Schools.

We are asking parents/guardians and students to cooperate with the school officials at the high school with regards to having students excused from school once they have been in attendance for a portion of the day.

The procedure parents/guardians are to use is as follows:

* A parent/guardian is to call the high school, requesting that the son or daughter be excused at whatever time needed.

* Students are not allowed to leave the school buildings for any reason without parent, guardian permission or administration permission.

If a student becomes ill during the school day report to the School Nurse. If the Nurse is not in, report to the Principal’s Office. You must check in at one or the other offices, otherwise u will be counted turant.

Our medication policy, according to Minnesota Stature 125.202, and approved by the school board in 1988, is as follows:

1. Medications should be ordered by a physician (forms will be left at our local clinic). This form is also to be signed by the parent/guardian.
2. Medications should be brought to school by the parent the first day it is to be administered. Medications must be in the original container with appropriate label. Please ask your pharmacist for a bottle for school use only.
3. Nonprescription medications will be given at the elementary school, only when the parent/guardian feels it is necessary. Again, we ask the parent/guardian to deliver if to school in a properly labeled container and sign a permission form.

In some cases, this policy may be an inconvenience, but we must comply with the law. More important, we wish to promote the safety of our children. We ask your cooperation.

Any student who is injured in the school building or on the school grounds should report such injury to the supervising teacher and to the Health Coordinator or the Principal's Office.

State law requires that a student cannot be excused from P.E. for more than one day due to illness or injury without obtaining a doctor’s excuse. These excuses are to be given to the P.E. teacher. After a reasonable period of time, students will be required to return to their doctor and obtain a new slip if the origonal excuse did not state the time limits. Students must understand that they cannot receive passing grades in P.E. if they do not provide the P.E. teacher with a doctor excuse stating the problem and the period of inactivity and satisfactorily complete an alternative P.E. program prescribe by the P.E. teacher. An F must be repeated.

Canby Public Schools firmly believe that regular attendance is directly related to a successful educational process. The process of learning requires continuity of instruction, classroom participation in well-planned activities and study, and parental encouragement. Research by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning indicates a direct correlation between successful achievement of the Minnesota Graduation Standards and consistent daily attendance. Moreoever, Canby High School is preparing students for the work place where success is also linked to attendance.

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to CALL the high school office (223-7226) on the day of the absence of prior to the absence, explaining why the student is/will be absent. NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

1. Family-Authorized Absences:

1. Illness
2. Family death or emergency
3. Medical-dental appointments
4. Prearranged family buisness/trips

1. Suspensions from school

1. Unexcused Absences

1. All absences which are not excused are considered UNEXCUSED. Students will have TWO (2) SCHOOL DAYS to excuse absences. After two (2) days the absence is considered unexcused. Students and parents/guardians will be notified by conversation with and by letter from the administrator that an absence was unexcused.
2. Truancy Attendance Law: Students under the age of 16 are required to attend school by Minnesota’s Compulsory Attendance Law. Failure to attend due to excessive unexcused absences or tuancies will result in a Truancy Citation filed with the County Attorney and a scheduled court appearance.

1. School-Authorized/Approved Absences

1. Field trips
2. Musical sectionals
3. Interscholastic events/competitions
4. Ceremonies in which the students is being recognized, honored, or presented with an award
5. Major religious holidays

1. For each unexcused absence from any class, the student’s quarder grade will be reduced by one increment. The existing marking system will have 12 increments: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, and F. A reduction of one increment will, for example, result in a reduction from a B to a B-. On the second instance a reduction from B- to C+, etc. At the beginning of each marking period, grade increment reduction will start over.
2. 3 unexcused tardies in a class will equate to 1 unexcused absence

1. Attendance Audit in courses for MORE than 10 Excused and/or Unexcused Absences

If a student reaches 11 absences in any class they will be placed on Audit status for that class. Audit status means the student remains in the class until the end of the semester and at that time a "NC" (No Credit) will be placed on their report card and the student will have the opportunity to appeal the "NC".

1. Students will be placed on audit status in each class in which they accumulate 11 unexcused and/or unexcused absences in one semester.

1. Upon the SIXTH excused and/or unexcused absence from any class during the semester, a notice of the accumulation of absences will be mailed to the student’s parent/guardian. Only on 6^th letter notice will be sent per student per semester not per class.
2. Upon the EIGHTH excused and/or unexcused absence from any class, during the semester, a notice of the accumulation of absences will be mailed to the student’s parent/guardian. The student will also have a conference with an administrator and be appraised of their rights. Only one 8^th letter will be sent per student per semester not per class.
3. Upon the ELEVENTH excused and/or unexcused absence from any class during the semester, a notice of the accumulation of absences and a copy of this policy will be mailed to the student’s parent/guardian. Only one 11^th letter notice will be sent per student per semester not per class.

1. Suspensions from school, while classified as excused absences since they are involuntary, will count towards the maximum allowable 10 absences in a semester, but will not result in automatic grade reductions.
2. Leaving the building without authorization (green pass from office) will result in an unexcused absence for each class period missed.

In the early morning hours, during inclement weather, the following radio stations will ve notified of school closing or late starts: WCCO-Twin Cities, KMHL-Marshall, KELO-Sioux Falls, KDMA-Montevideo, KLOH-Pipestone, KARZ-Marshall, KSFY-Sioux Falls, KS93-Watertown, Q102-Willmar, KSTP-Twin Cities/Alex, KTIG-Mailbank, KCGN-Ortonville, and KLQP-Madison.

The stations above are listed in general order of notification in the event of emergency school closing. Generally the stations are called by 6:00 a.m. Sometimes, however, in the event of widespread inclement weather, telephone lines to the respective stations are busy, so the order of notification and the time of the call my not always be followed. A two hour late starts weather conditions will be reviewed and a decision will be made, to stay with the late starts or dismissal of the entire day. Parents are advised to listen for last minute changes. Worsening weather conditions may force the early closing of schools. If this should happen, the above radio stations will carry this information. On such a day, our phone lines become hammed. Do not plan for your child to contact you by phone. Be prepared in advance. We will follow your instructions on the emergency form if the buses cannot take students home.

If a storm would occur during a home activity you should do the following:

1. Students who live in town should go home following the even if it is save to do so. If it is not safe, remain in the gym.
2. Students who do not live in town:

1. Go to your emergency housing address (the one you listed on your registration card) following the event if it is safe to do so, and call your parents immediately so they know where you are. If it is not safe to leave remain in the gym.
2. If there is no one at your emergency address, return to the gym (it will remain open) and contact the administrator in charge.
3. If you do not know what to do when the event is over, contact Mr. Anderson.

1. The gym will always remain open in this kind of an emergency as long as there are students or adults that need shelter
2. The school does not have telephone service after school hours that will allow you to call out from the school, or that will allow your parents to call into the school.

The cafeteria serves lunch daily. The full lunch is balanced meal.

The portion sizes are in compliance with the USDA School Lunch Meal Pattern Requirements. In an attempt to reduce food waste, amendments to the National School Lunch Act introduced the Offer verses Serve Provision. It allows schools to count a meal reimbursable providing it contains at least three of the five food items, and all five were offered. This means that a student can choose three out of the five items, instead of taking all five when they do not intend to eat them. Students may bring lunch and buy their milk.

High School students that do not wish to eat a typical Type A School Lunch can purchase other food items at the Ala-Carte Line in the school cafeteria. (Cash only) A variety of different food items will be on sale daily.

The school breakfast program will be operated from 7:50 AM to 8:20 AM. It is important that students arrive at school early enough so that breakfast can be consumed without making students late for class. Breakfast will not be served on days when school starts 2 hours late.

A typical breakfast consists of four food items and is based on the USDA Breakfast Requirements. The offer versus serve provision allows students to choose all four breakfast food items or refuse one food item they do not intend to eat.

Beginning with the 1996-97 school year, Canby Public Schools began using a new computer system for meal accounts. At that time the school also began implementing and enforcing the following meal charging policy:

When a student has earned 600 points in activities listed, the student receives an activity medal at the awards ceremony.  Upon earning 1,200 points, the student receives a letter.  Additional medal awards are made to students who earn 1,800 points, and who earn 2,200 or more activity points.

Each advisor of activities, clubs, and organizations will award activity points to members of their particular group. The maximum number of points awarded to an individual is not to exceed 225 points per activity.

Canby High School will provide all students with an Activity Card if the student wishes to purchase one ($20.00). The Activity Card is optional and includes the following benefits: Admission to all home athletic contests, (except tournaments), class plays, assembly programs, band and choir concerts, and other benefits as announced. Am adult may also purchase an activity card at the high school office for $35.00.

Every student is encouraged to participate in at least one extra class activity. These activities contribute to a well rounded education. You will find that you will develop more friendships, and that school will be more interesting and enjoyable as a result of participation.

Senior High Student Council is open to students in grades 9-12 who sincerely desire to work and participate in activities sponsored by the council. Its primary function is the betterment of Canby High School. All students ae urged to present matters to their council representatives which they feel will help the school.

To become a member of CHS Student Council, you must fill out an application form which can be obtained from the advisor. Each class is limited to a specific number of representatives totaling 25 members. These representatives will then be voted on by their class. Members will not be added after that point. After all representatives are chosen, a meeting of the new council will be held and officers will be elected to serve for the upcoming year. Activity points will be awarded to students based upon their degree of participation. Regular and committee meetings are scheduled as needed. Mrs. Deb Full is the advisor.

The National Honor Society is an organization for selected students in grades 11-12 who excel academically in addition to leadership, character and service. To be eligible for consideration, a student must:

3.Type a well-written 6 paragraph essay that includes an introduction, one paragraph with emphasis on each of the membership criteria: scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character and a concluding paragraph. This should tell why they wish to be members, how they can be contributing members and should demonstrate their best work.

4.Personal interview with Faculty Council members.

5.Written references from at least 2 people not family members, or Faculty Council members.

6.Class selection must be at the college prep level. This will include a minimum of 3 years of higher math and science, and are enrolled in College English.

Students must fill out an application obtained in the Media Center to be given consideration. A selection committee consisting of the H.S. counselor and four faculty advisors makes the final selection. Once selected, members have an obligation to maintain the standards which were the basis of their selection. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the National Honor Society and once dismissed by the selection committee, they are never eligible for reinstatement. Newly selected members are installed during a special ceremony held in the fall.

Students who are interested in reporting, art, drawing, business, sales and management, photography, etc. may try out for staff positions.

All students interested in the further study of homemaking skills are invited to participate with this group.

Students in grades 7-12 are eligible for the math team. If you enjoy mathematics and its challenge, you will enjoy the math team. You will learn some topics which are not covered in our normal classes. You will have the opportunity to compete with other students in our area and if good enough, to compete at the state level.

In addition to speech, which is offered as a regular subject, Canby High School participates in the speech activities as prescribed by the Minnesota State High School League. Students in grades 7-12 are eligible to compete. Participation in these activities will be of great use and lasting value to those students who are interested in developing diction, confidence and poise in this program. Preparation for the spring contest begins before Christmas.

The following plays will be produced each year: One-Act Play, and a Junior High Play (grades 7-9). The plays are selected by the directors and the casts are selected by tryouts.

Membership for Concert band is open to anyone in grades 9-12. A 7^th/8^th grade band is also available. Students interested in playing an instrument should see the band director. Advanced players have an opportunity to do solo work or participate in small ensembles.

Canby High School is a member of the Minnesota State High School League, District 9, and adheres to all rules established by the League for conduct and sportsmanship in its program. We are a member of the Camden Conference and participate in its activities.

ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY

It is the philosophy of the school to rake each student where they are when they become a student here, and develop them as far as their abilities and interests will allow. The philosophy of the Athletic Department is accordance with the rules and regulations set up by the Minnesota State High School League.

General Information:

A. There will be no athletic practice of any kind on Sunday.

B. There will not be athletic practice after supper unless ok'd by the Principal or Athletic Director. Evening practices will be held with the approval of the A.D. The exception to this rule is pre-school football practice.

C. Wednesday night is church night in Canby. We do not schedule contests, scrimmages, or practice after supper on Wednesday. Practice is to be completed and the players out of the locker room by 5:45 P.M.

D. Jr. High Athlete participation on varsity or "B" Squad teams.

1. Participation by junior high students (7th & 8th) on varsity or "B" squad teams is permissible after the coach has met with the Activities Director or Principal and with the parents of the student involved and has the parents' permission.

The following scholastic eligibility rules will apply to all students in grades 7-12:

1. Any student who receives an F in a course at the end of the grading period will become ineligible for a minimum of two weeks. The student can become eligible after 2 weeks if satisfactory progress is being made in all courses. Spring quarter grades determine eligibility for fall activities.

2. Any student who receives an I in a course at the end of the grading period will be ineligible until the work has been completed or 2 weeks elapse, at which time the I becomes an F

3. While scholastically ineligible, a student may practice but not participate in any events or competitions.

4. The above rule applies to: Speech, Athletics, Cheerleading, Drama, Music; other than large group performances.

*Applies to any other event in which the student would represent the school in any way.

TRIP POLICY

1. The following enforcement penalty for the use of alcohol, drugs, use of tobacco, or other serious discipline problems:

a. Canby High School penalty for the use of alcohol, drugs, use of tobacco.

b. Loss of all awards earned during the year which were received in the activity in which the problem occurred.

c. Loss of all scholarship consideration for the school year.

d. Parents will be immediately notified, and violators will be returned home as soon as possible.

e. If students are present in a room where a problem occurs, all students in the room will be penalized.

2. Any Canby High School student present in the room of an activity group where a problem occurs is subject to the penalties outlined in #1 above. Anyone who wishes to visit students on an activity trip should always see the advisor first.

3. The addition of a school representative to supervise students at night is a must.

4. The Principal or Activities Director will meet with advisors, chaperones, and the student group before all trips to go over the rules

5. Advisors, chaperones, and faculty representatives will agree to the following:

a. No visitors in student rooms. All visitors will contact advisors and chaperones before visiting student groups.

b. List of approved chaperones.

c. Night supervision

d. Location of student rooms and advisor/chaperone rooms.

e. Curfew time, free time, and optional group activities.

f. Procedure for handling violations.

6. Any problems involving discipline will always involve the security people at the hotel/motel. A report is to be filed. Advisors are to return home with the name and telephone number of security people involved.

7. Male advisors will always have a female chaperone if one or more female students are included. Female advisors will always have a male chaperone if one of more male students are included.

8. Parents/guardians will be required to sign a permission slip in the Principal's office before their students are eligible to go on any trip.

9. Students who go on activity trips will remain with the group. The only exception will be family emergencies or discipline problems.

Effective 7-1-91

I. CATEGORY I ACTIVITIES: ATHLETICS, DEBATE, SPEECH

A. Penalty for violation to be changed to the following:

1. First Violation- Student loses eligibility for the next 2 consecutive interscholastic events or 2 weeks of a season in which the student is a participant, whichever is longer.

a. A parent/student conference with the counselor is required as well as a mandatory meeting to sign the MSHSL rules.

2. Second Violation- Student loses eligibility for the next 9 consecutive interscholastic events or 9 weeks of a season in which the student is a participant, whichever is longer.

a. It is recommended that before being reinstated following a second violation, the student shall show evidence, in writing, that the student has received counseling from a community agency or professional individual such as a school counselor, drug counselor, medical doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist.

3. Third Violation- Student loses eligibility for the next 15 consecutive interscholastic events or 15 weeks of a season in which the student is participant, whichever is longer.

a. After the third violation the student may regain eligibility after 12 weeks by voluntarily completing a successful chemical dependency program outside of the school. This evidence will be submitted by the director of a treatment center to the High School Principal.

b. Students will only regain eligibility after a third violation by successfully completing a chemical dependency program outside the school as indicated in item a. above.

II. CATEGORY II ACTIVITIES: MUSIC AND ALL OTHER CANBY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES WITH NO SCHEDULE OF INTERSCHOLASTIC EVENTS.

A. Penalty for violation to be changed to the following:

1. First Violation- Suspension for 2 weeks or a minimum of two events in which a student is a participant.

a. A parent/student conference with the counselor is required as well as a mandatory meeting to sign the MSHSL rules.

 2. Second Violation- Suspension for 9 weeks or a minimum of 9 events in which a student is a participant.

a. It is recommended that before being reinstated following a second violation, the student shall show evidence, in writing, that the student has received counseling from a community agency or professional individual such as a school counselor, drug counselor, medical doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist.

3. Third Violation- Suspension for 15 weeks or a minimum of 9 events in which a student is a participant.

a. After the third violation the student may regain eligibility after 12 weeks by voluntarily completing a successful chemical dependency program outside of the school. This evidence will be submitted by the director of a treatment center to the High School Principal.

b. Students will only regain eligibility after a third violation by successfully completing a chemical dependency program outside the school as indicated in item a. above.

4. Accumulative Penalties: Penalties shall be accumulative beginning with the student's first participation in  a  League activity and continuing through the student's high school career.

Sportsmanship- the most elusive thing about sports. Even high school sports. Playing games is such a great thing. Such a good way to educate kids. And one thing-lack of sportsmanship-has to spoil it all. Why? That's a good question. An even better one is: What can we do about it? After a century of trying, we are going to give up looking for the answer. But it's sure not an easy task.

We could point a finger at the pros of colleges. They're more mature-or ought to be, we say. They should know better. They should set an example. We could blame television, that monstrous invention spewing good and bad at the same time. The tube brings up court-side, rink-side, whatever-side to the ugly sides of sports.

We could say its the fault of coaches. They teach their players, we say, to get an edge any way they can. The latest thing is "be physical." It's stretching sportsmanship until it snaps.

We could lay the responsibility at the feet of administrators and school boards. They see their coaches flare up at referees, we say, and they know their coaches make winning "the only thing." But they don't deter them. Maybe they even support such tactics.

Yes, we could run out of fingers to point. There are so many people we could blame. But in the final analysis, the responsibility for the elusiveness of sportsmanship rests with each one of us whatever role we play in sports.

Why each one of us? Because we, for the most part, aren't putting into practice such basic tenets of getting along as-

• Caring as much for others as for ourselves is the only way the world is ever going to run right.
• Dignity is something precious to every human being
• Effort, not score, is the true measurement of performance.
• Games, have to have gracious winners and good losers.

1. Football- Open to any boy in grades 7-12.

2. Boys' Basketball- Open to any boy in grades 7-12.

3. Wrestling- Open to any boy in grades 7-12.

4. Boys' and Girls' Cross Country- Open to any student in grades 7-12.

5. Golf- Open to any student in grades 7-12.

6. Girls' Volleyball- Open to any girl in grades 7-12.

7. Girls' Basketball- Open to any girl in grades 7-12.

8. Girls' and Boys' Track- Open to any student in grades 7-12.

9. Softball- Open to any girl in grades 7-12.

10. Baseball- Open to any boy in grades 9-12.

In general, the same rules apply to both school dances and school parties. School dances are permitted for students in grade 9-12 only. Students in grade 7-8 will not be allowed to attend school dances.

Rooms and facilities of the school used for school parties must be left clean and orderly after the party. The advisors will clear with the office if the class wishes to use the cafeteria and the kitchen facilities.

Senior high parties held on school nights will close by 10:00 p.m.; when held on Friday nights they will close by 12:00p.m. Junior high parties will close by 9:30 p.m. on school nights and 10:00 p.m. on Friday nights.

School parties are for students of Canby High School only. The approval of the Principal is necessary before extending invitations to students of other schools or alumni.

In addition to these rules, students who once leave a school dance will not be permitted to return to the dance floor without permission of the chaperones.   

The following policy has been adopted by the Board of Education:

    1. The term "Graduate with Distinguished Honors" is applied to allow all seniors who in grades 9-12 achieve a grade point average of 3.66

II. Conduct on School Buses and Consequences for Misbehavior

Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to follow the same behavior standards while riding school buses as are expected on school property or at school activities, functions or events. All school rules are in effect while a student is riding the bus or at a bus stop.

The school buses are provided for your transportation to and from your home and school. Because of routing, it is impossible to allow extra passengers to use a certain bus at will. Consequently, no students are to ride a bus other than their assigned bus with out parent permission from the office. Students who wish this permission should contact the office. Permission will be granted in cases of family emergency, but not for parties or social events.

Consequences for school bus/bus stop misconduct will be imposed by the Building Principal or the Principal's designee. In addition, all school bus/bus stop misconduct will be reported to the District's Transportation Safety Director. Serious misconduct will be reported to the Department of Public Safety and may be reported to local law enforcement.

A. School Bus and Bus Stop Rules 

    The School District school bus safety rules are to be posted on every bus. If       these rules are broken, the School District's discipline procedures are to be followed. Consequences are progressive and may include suspension of bus privileges. It is the school bus driver's responsibility to report unacceptable behavior to the School District's Transportation Office/School Office.

B. Rules at the Bus Stop.

    1. Get to your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. The school bus driver will not wait for late students.

    2. Respect the property of others while waiting at your bus stop.

    3. Keep your arms, legs. and belongings to yourself.

    4. Use appropriate language.

    5. Stay away from the street, road or highway when waiting for the bus.

    6. After getting off the bus, move away from the bus.

    7. If you cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal to you before crossing the street.

    8. No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay.

    9. No use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

C. Rules on the Bus.  

    1. Immediately follow the directions of the driver

    2. Sit in your seat facing forward.

    3. Talk quietly and use appropriate language.

    4. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.

    5. Keep your arms, legs and belongings to yourself.

    6. No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay.

    7. Do not throw any objects.

    8. No use of tobacco or drugs.

    9. Do not bring any weapon or dangerous objects on the school bus.

    10. Do not damage the school bus.

D. Consequences.

Consequences for school bus/bus stop misconduct will apply to all regular and late routes. Decisions regarding a student's ability to ride the bus in connection with co-curricular events (for example, field trips or competitions) will be in the sole discretion of the School District. Parents or guardians will be notified of any suspension of bus privileges.

1. Elementary (K-6)

    1st offense - warning

    2nd offense - 3 school day suspension from riding the bus

    3rd offense - 5 school day suspension from riding the bus

    4th offense - 10 school day suspension from riding the bus/meeting with parents

Further offenses - individually considered. Students may be suspended for longer periods of time, including the remainder of the school year. Note: When a student goes 60 calendar days without report, the student's consequences may start over at the first offense.

2. Secondary

    1st offense-warning

    2nd offense-5 day suspension from riding the bus

    3rd offense-10 day suspension from riding the bus

    4th offense-20 day suspension from riding the bus

    5th offense-suspended from riding the bus for the remainder of the year

3. Other Discipline: Based on the severity of a student's conduct, more serious consequences may be imposed at any time. Depending on the nature of the offense, consequences such as suspension or expulsion form school may also result from school bus/bus stop misconduct.

4. Records: Records of school bus/bus stop misconduct will be forwarded to the individual school building and will be retained in the same manner as other students discipline records. Reports of serious misconduct will be provided to the Department to Public Safety. Records may also be maintained in the transportation office.

5. Vandalism/Bus Damage: Students damaging school buses will be responsible for the damages. Failure to pay such damages (or make arrangements to pay) within two weeks may result in the loss of bus privileges until damages are paid. 

6. Notice: Students will be given a copy of school bus and bus stop rules during school bus safety training. Rules are to be posted on each bus and both rules and consequences will be periodically reviewed with students by the driver.

7. Criminal Conduct: In cases involving criminal conduct (for example; assault, weapons, possession or vandalism), the Superintendent, local law enforcement officials and the Department of Public Safety will be informed.

III Parent and Guardian Involvement

A. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities for Transportation Safety

   1. Become familiar with the District rules and policies, regulations and principles of school bus safety.

    2. Assist students in understanding safety rules and encourage them to abide by them.

    3. Recognize their responsiblities for the actions of their students.

    4. Support safe riding practices and reasonable discipline efforts.

    5. When appropriate, assist students in safety crossing local streets before boarding and after leaving the bus.

    6. Support procedures for emergency evacuation, and procedures in emergencies as set up by the School District.

    7. Respect the rights and privileges of others.

    8. Communicate safety concerns to school administrators.

    9. Monitor bus stops, if possible.

    10. Support all efforts to improve school bus safety.

B. Parent and Guardian Notification  

The purpose of the fire drills is to teach self-control in a crisis so that a panic will be prevented in case of a fire. Our concern is to get all students out of the building in an orderly fashion. Students should keep in line and follow their teacher. DO NOT RUN! Do not try to take wraps, books or materials with you. Further instructions will be given by your teachers and should be followed carefully. Fire drills will be held periodically without advance notice.

Anyone falsely activating the fire alarm system in the building will be subjected to legal action. Every attempt will be made to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. To tamper with the alarm system is a serious offense and will be dealt with accordingly.

The following policy exists regarding the involvement of students with tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

    1. The prohibition of the use, possession, or distribution of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs on school property or in connection with any school activity. Violations of this prohibition shall result in a parent conference. When violation involve controlled drugs, the police may be notified. The student will be suspended from school and may be recommended for expulsion. See M.S. 1978, 127.29. Policy adopted by the Board of Education 10/80.

    2. Any student who smokes on school premises will be subject to the penalties stated on in Item 1.

    3. Any student who consumes, possesses or is detected as showing the effects of consumption of alcoholic beverages on school property or premises will be subject to the penalties stated in Item 1.

    4. All procedures will be governed by MSA 127.26 - 127.40

1. Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking or placing harmful substance on body.
2. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or physical health or safety of the student.
3. Any activity involving the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, tobacco product or any other food, liquid, or substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health of safety of the student.
4. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects a student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame or humiliation, that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school.
5. Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of state or federal law, or of school district policies and regulations.

1. "Student organization" means a group, club or organization having students as its primary members or participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities or particular school events. A student organization dose not have an official school organization to come within the terms of this definition.

1. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION

1. Submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining employment, or of obtaining an education; or
2. Submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s employment or education; or
3. That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or reasonable interfering with and individuals employment or education, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment or education environment.

1. Racial Harassment; Definition. Racial harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct relating to an individual’s race or conduct.

1. has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment;
2. has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individuals work or academic performance; or
3. otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or academic opportunities.

1. an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death
2. the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another; or
3. the threat to do bodily harm to another with present ability to carry out the threat.

1. In Each School Building. The building Principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence at the building level. Any adult School District personnel who receives a report of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence shall inform the building Principal immediately.

Upon the receipt of a report, the Principal must notify the School District Human Rights Officer immediately, without screening or investing the report. The Principal may request, but my not insist upon, a written complaint. A written statement of the facts alleged will be forwarded as soon as practicable by the Principal to the Human Rights Officer. If the report was given verbally, the Principal shall personally reduce it to written form within 24 hours and forward it to the Human Rights Officer. Failure to forward any harassment or violence report or complaint involving the building Principal, the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the Superintendent or the School District Human Rights Officer by the reporting party or complainant.

2. In the District. The School Board hereby designates Dr. Marv Niedan, Superintendent, and Sherwood Knutson, Board Chair as the School District Human Rights Officer(s) to receive reports or complaints of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence. If the complaint involves a Human Rights Officer, the complaint shall be filed directly with the Superintendent.

The School District shall conspicuously post the name of the Human Rights Officer(s), including mailing addresses and telephone numbers.

3. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades or work assignments.
4. Use of formal reporting forms is not mandatory.
5. The School District will respect the privacy of the complainant, the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the School District’s legal obligations to investigate, to take appropriate action, and to conform with any discovery or disclosure obligations.

DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Board Resolution of intent with all state and federal laws in discrimination:

WHEREAS:  It is the policy of the Board of Education of District 891 to comply with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and all requirements imposed by subsequent regulations, AND

WHEREAS: These laws and regulations are designed to guarantee that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, marital status, with regard to public assistance, benefits of any educational program conducted by the District or employment within the District AND

WHEREAS: Part of the support for educational programs and the employment of required personnel comes from federal and state financial assistance, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: In order to implement of the provisions of this resolution, the Board of Education assigns the responsibility for the implementation of the provision of Civil Rights Laws to Title IX Coordinators for the District who shall be Dr. Marvin Niedan, Superintendent of Schools and Laurie Yackley, Office Manager, AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Title IX Coordinators, Superintendent of Schools and Office Manager, shall tale the necessary action steps to assure the compliance of state and federal government laws and regulations.

This policy announcement is part of the action steps to be carried out, one of which is to notify students, parents, employees, and school district patrons of the School Board's intent to carry out non-discriminatory programs and policies.

A second step also requires that a grievance procedure be adopted. This has been done and any person alleging any discrimination should ask the Office Manager or Superintendent of Schools for a copy of the grievance procedure.

From time to time other information will be printed in the newspaper or mailed out with respect to discrimination in school policy.

 Grievance/Discrimination Procedure

A. Any person who has a complaint alleging that the school is not complying with this policy or alleging any actions prohibited by this policy shall present the complaint in writing along with the reasons for such a complaint to the person designated to handle complaints.

B. The person designated to handle complaints shall investigate the complaint and determine whether the school district is in fact in violation of state or federal law prohibiting discrimination. A decision shall be made the the designated official and such decision shall be communicated to the compliant within 15 days of the initial reception of the complaint.

C. If the designated official finds that the complaint is justified, the designated official shall initiate action to rectify the complaint.

D. If the designated official finds that the complaint is not justified, the designated official shall so notify the complain in written communication.

E. If the complaint is not satisfied with the findings of the designated official, an appeal may be made to the Board of Education. The appeal must be requested in written communication to the superintendent of schools no later than 15 days after receipt of the written decision of the designated official.