Junior-Senior High School

The Public School system is publicly funded, financed and attended. As such, it follows that race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities, economic status, and similar factors shall not influence the welfare of the pupil. It shall be the policy to treat all controversial questions and issues with the greatest degree of impartiality.

The Public School is a framework of basic principles of education that express the staff's conviction on the school's responsibility for the education of its students. This handbook has been created to help you get the most out of your career at the school. The benefits from your school years will be determined by how much you are willing to contribute.

GOALS OF EDUCATION

1. Learn to be a good citizen and practice democratic ideas and ideals.

2. Develop communication, computational and other skills to each individual's ability.

3. Develop good character, self-respect, and a feeling of self-worth.

4. Gain information needed to make selections and develop skills to become a productive individual.

5. Develop economic competence as a consumer.

6. Develop a desire for learning now and in the future.

7. Develop wise use of leisure time.

8. Practice and understand the ideas of health and safety.

9. Become aware of and appreciate culture and beauty in the world.

10. Develop an understanding and appreciation of other cultures and respect for individual differences.

11. Develop skills and appreciation for the individual's role in the family and community

12. Provide opportunity for creativity and self-development

STUDENT EVALUATION AND CLASSIFICATION

The grading system shall be: A-Superior (100-94); B-Above Average (93-87); C-Average (86-80); D- Below Average (79-75); F-Failing (Below75). An honor roll will be published each nine weeks, which will include the names of students who have maintained an average of 90 or better. Progress reports will be sent to parents at the midterm of each nine week grading period or at any other appropriate time.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL

Twenty-four credits are required for graduation in 2003-2004. The School District requires that each student must enroll for six classes per semester.

Specific requirements for graduation are:

Language Arts	4 credits
Social Studies	3 credits
Mathematics	2 credits
Science	2 credits
Physical Education/Health	1 credits
Intro. To Business	.5 credits
Electives	11.5 credits

Students may enroll in the correspondence school for any course that is not offered at this school. Courses that are offered here but taken through the correspondence school will not be accepted for credit towards graduation. The Principal may grant exceptions to this rule if a course is failed two or more times locally, for a failed P. E. course, or if a senior is within 1-2 credits for graduation. Certain hardship cases or class overload situations may also be considered for exceptions. All correspondence will be entered on the High School Transcript regardless of whether it is used toward graduation requirements.

DROPPING-ADDING CLASSES

Student who drop a subject after the school term has began will:

A. Obtain a class change form from the counselor's office.

B. Secure permission for dropping/adding a class from teachers involved.

C. Secure permission from the principal.

D. Obtain a parental signature upon the form.

E. Students will not, in general, be allowed to change after the class has met for 5 sessions.

F. Return to counselor.

In all cases, dropping a class cannot result in the student taking less than 6 academic classes. If a class is dropped after the time frame noted above, the student will be assigned a grade of F for that subject on the permanent record.

GRADUATION PROCEDURE

Students who have secured the credits as prescribed in graduation requirements and attended at least 8 semesters are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony. All graduates are expected to participate. Students who have maintained a cumulative average of 94 or better will be designated as Honor Students. Selection of Valedictorian and Salutatorian will not be made. Speakers for graduation will usually be selected from the honor students.

DISCLAIMER

Any portion of this document found to be a violation of accepted legal decisions or the current statues shall be declared null and void to the extent of the conflict, as soon as it is brought to the attention of the school administration.

CLASS PROCEDURE-STUDY HALLS-LIBRARY

Students are to report to each class on time with the proper books and materials for each class. Students are not to call other student or teachers out of class. Students bringing guests shall have prior permission from the principal. Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time. Study halls are to remain orderly and quiet. Each study hall teacher will make the rules known to the students. Library rules and procedures will be explained to each student as directed by the librarian and principal.

TIME SCHEDULE AND USE OF SCHOOL BUILDING

Students will be allowed in the school building one half hour prior to school, and are urged not to come to school until shortly before the first period class begins and then to go directly to their classroom after picking up books and materials from their lockers. Classrooms will be open at 8:00 a.m. No student should remain in the building after school unless in a supervised activity.

STUDENT DRESS REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet standards of cleanliness and safety. Articles of clothing exhibiting writing or pictures, which are suggestive, obscene, or promote the use of alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances should not be worn to school. Students are not to wear clothes that expose undergarments or improper amounts of skin. Offenders will be dealt with, and will be sent home to change and possibly be given detention time.

SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT ATTENDANCY POLICY

Students, in any North Dakota public school are governed by state attendance laws. These laws require all children between the ages of 7 and 16 to be in attendance every day that school is in session. The law cites illness and certain other incapacity's as exceptions to these attendance requirements. The law provides local school boards the authority to establish standards for attendance.

The School Board recognizes regular attendance as necessary to insure continuity in the educational process. Classroom learning experiences are meaningful and essential part of any educational system. Time lost from class is irretrievable, particularly a student's opportunity for interaction and exchange of ideas with teachers. The absent student loses the benefit of lectures, discussions, and participation with other students. This school district therefore, considers encouragement of consistent and timely attendance a major responsibility.

The following regulations and standard for attendance will apply to all students in grades 7 through 12.

1. Attendance is the responsibility of the student and his/her parents or guardian. This responsibility included being aware of the school district standards for attendance, informing appropriate school officials of reasons for any absences of the student, and developing an acceptable attendance pattern for the student.

2. School officials are responsible for keeping parents/guardians and the student informed of attendance patterns not meeting district standards.

3. The school year consists of 183 days, including 175 days of classroom instruction and 5 legal holidays. Students who are absent more than 20 days from a full year class, or 10 days from a semester class, or 5 days from a quarter class will be required to make up those days in order to be considered for promotion or the granting of a credit for the class. For example, if a student is absent from a full year class 22 times, then 2 class periods must be made up. The schedule for make-up time will be set by the principal.

4. Certain absences are exempt from the above standard, as follows:

A. Absences due to illness, injury, doctor or dental appointments provided that the student returns with a written notice from the attending doctor or dentist.

B. Absences, which are due to death in the family.

C. Absences, due to religious holidays or gatherings, if a request is signed by the parent/guardian or church official.

D. Serious illness in the family, which requires the student to be at home.

5. Administrators are granted the right to make exceptions to the minimum attendance standard.

6. Students participating in school activities will not be considered absent.

7. If a student becomes ill during the school day, he/she must check out through the principal's office. Students will not be allowed to go home unless parents or a responsible adult has been contacted.

ROLL CALL-LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY

Roll call is taken at the beginning of each period of the day. A student is not to leave school before the end of the day without permission from the principal and parent or guardian.

ABSENCES-TARDIES

Parents should phone the school if their child has been or will be absent for all or any part of a day. If this is not possible, then students are required to bring an excuse slip stating the reason for the absence and signed and dated by the parent when returning to school following an absence. The Principal will then issue an admit slip to the student which is to be presented to each teacher in each of the classes that were missed. It is the responsibility of the student and the teacher to see to it that the make-up word is completed as soon as possible.

Student’s, who are tardy, should report to the principal's office where tardy slip will be issued. Excessive tardiness to any class will result in detention after school. A detention policy will be posted for absences and excessive tardiness.

Unexcused absences include truancy, leaving school without clearance from the office, missing the bus, shopping oversleeping, forgery of a signature of excuse slip, or retuning to school without an excuse slip or phone call from the parent. Absences without parental request or for disciplinary reasons will be construed as unexcused. Unexcused tardiness are those which the student or parent could have prevented. Excessive unexcused absences or tardiness will result in detention.

FEES AND RENTAL CHARGES

A fee will be changed for the use of any district owned band instrument. Students will be required to pay for materials used for personal projects.

TEXTBOOKS-RELATED ITEMS

Textbooks, workbooks, and related items will be provided to students free of charge. Special items purchased for an elective course may be charged to the students who wish to make use them. Items of a personal nature such as clothing for P. E. class, pencils, paper, etc., will not be provided by the school. Students who lose or destroy textbooks will be assessed for their cost. Students who lose or destroy workbooks, practice sets, or other consumable items will be assessed the cost for replacements.

STUDENT LOCKERS

Each student will be issued a locker by the Principal at the beginning of the school term. The locker is to be used for storage of schoolbooks and materials and as a place to hang coats. The lockers are provided free of charge. If a student in grades 9-12 wishes to put a lock on the locker, one may be rented from the school. Do not keep money or other valuables in your locker. The school is not responsible for theft of items. Students are to stay away from the lockers during class time, and between classes when possible.

REASONABLE SEARCH

Reasonable searches of students and student possessions will be undertaken by school officials acting to maintain order and discipline in the school. Reasonableness will be determined by considering the nature and extent of the student’s privacy and the reason for the search. Student’s automobiles or other vehicles on school property may be searched if there is a reasonable suspicion of misconduct or by the presence of illegal material. Searches, shall not be undertaken by non-school officials, without a search warrant.

DETENTION

A detention room will be used for discipline and attendance problems. Students will be given the opportunity to notify their parents to schedule a time when they can arrange for transportation. Detention time can be served before and after school. A detention list will be posted each Monday. Students are to take care of detention in a three day time period. Refusal to do detention in allotted time may result in more detention time or suspension.

CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSION, EXPULSION

Students are expected to observe a high standard of conduct at school and at all school functions. Such conduct includes:

1. Being in the classroom on time and prepared for classroom instruction.

2. No cheating or plagiarism

3.Following instruction without insolence or argument.

4. Being courteous and respectful to classmates, school employees, and visitors on school grounds and at all school functions. This shown by: keeping hands and feet to yourself, not using profanity or degrading words and actions, no fighting or physical abuse toward anyone, no stealing, and no wearing caps or hats in the building.

5. Showing respect to and taking proper care of school property and the property of others.

6. Food, pop and candy are not to be consumed in the building. Water can be in your locker or in class with you.

When the rules for proper conduct are violated, a desirable learning environment is not possible and the school cannot satisfactorily perform its functions. In order for these functions to be carried out, the following disciplinary procedures will be followed. Offenders may serve detention or suspension and if the offense is severe or repeated, expulsion may be recommended.

The schools will be operating under two types of suspensions. One is an in-school suspension where by a student will be required to be in school during the day, doing school work, but not attending regular classes. If the infraction is severe, an out-of-school suspension will be given, lasting from one to five days. If the student’s behavior is such that the administration deems it necessary that the student be suspended, the following steps will be taken:

1. Oral or written notification of the nature of the violation and the intended disposition will be provided to the student.

2. The student will be given the opportunity to tell his or her side of the story.

3. If the student denies the violation, an explanation of the evidence upon which the administrator is relying will be provided to the student.

If a student creates a problem of such nature that an expulsion from school is deemed necessary by the administration, the following steps will be taken:

1. The parents of the student will be notified.

2. The Board of Education will be notified.

3. A hearing date will be set and a hearing will be held.

4. The Board of Education will act upon the recommendation of the administration.

5. An expulsion will be for no longer than the remainder of the school term.

JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ELEGIBILITY RULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

In order to participate in extra curricular activities or hold membership in an organization, students in grades nine through twelve must be passing at least four academic subjects. Academic subjects are those, which earn one credit for a full year and one half credits for a semester course. Students in grades seven and eight must be passing in all subjects to participate at the varsity level and must be passing in at least four academic subjects to participate at the junior high level. Grades will be checked at the mid point of each nine-week period and also at grade reporting time. Students who are not passing 4 academic subjects at the end of a nine-week period will be ineligible for two weeks before they can get a grade check. Students who are not passing 4 academic subjects at the end of a semester will be ineligible for four weeks before they can get a grade check.

Student’s guilty if any felony criminal offense will be suspended as outlined in student drug and alcohol policy to follow. Students guilty of any criminal offense which prescribes a maximum penalty of $50 or more maybe suspended as outlined below for a period of three consecutive weeks for the first offense and a period of six weeks for any subsequent offense.

Students who are absent from school on the day of any extra-curricular activity will not be allowed to participate unless receive permission from principal prior to absence. A student who has been absent for the day or afternoon due to illness shall not participate in any school activities for that day or night.

A student who is serving a suspension period for violation of the drinking or smoking policies listed below, will not be eligible for any extra-curricular school letters or awards for activities in which the suspension period in initiated. A student will, however, be allowed to participate in practices during a suspension period and to participate in the competitive extra-curricular activities once the suspension period is served. Any prior or subsequent activities not overlapped by a suspension period are not affected by this policy.

EXTRA CURRLICULAR ACTIVITIES

All students participating in extra-curricular activities must comply with all rules of eligibility set forth by the Lakota Public School and the North Dakota High School Activities Association. Students participating in athletic activities must be physically fit and have the written permission of parent or guardian. Physical examinations will be required for all students in grades 4-12 before being allowed to participate in the athletic activities, which includes cheerleading. Extra-curricular activities are as follows, but not limited to:

FBLA
FCCLA
FFA
SADD
Honor Society
Academic Challenge

Student Council
Yearbook
Music
Drama
Cheerleading
Spelling Bee

Life Smarts
Baseball
Speech
Football
Basketball
Math Counts

Volleyball
Track
Science Fair
State & National Close Up

Students participating in any extra-curricular activities must sign and return the following policy form with parental signature(s) to the activities director.

SMOKING AND DRUG ABUSE

Smoking by students on school property is forbidden by law. This includes sidewalks around buildings, the athletic field, all buildings, and buses. This also includes all students who are participating in a school-sponsored activity. Violators are subject to an automatic 3 day suspension. Tobacco products in student's possession will be confiscated.

Students who supply narcotics, hallucinogens, drugs, alcohol, stimulants, or other harmful chemicals will be recommended for expulsion from school. Students who use or are under the influence of the above while on school property will be subject to suspension and continued violations will result in a recommendation for expulsion from school.

DRUG USE/ABUSE

The school has a clear responsibility to maintain an atmosphere which will promote a quality learning environment. Because the use of drugs, alcohol, and other chemicals among young people has become a major problem in the country, and because the use and availability these substances on school campuses interfere with the education process, this policy is being adopted and implemented. The policy is designed to help eradicate the influence of drugs, alcohol, and other chemicals. As such, it is designed to promote (chemical-free living) and to protect students by imposing consequences for misbehavior as well as education, deterring and preventing abuse of chemicals. It is also designed to serve as a guide for faculty and staff in implementing intervention procedures for students.

EDUCATION

The District will offer instruction regarding the benefits of chemical and alcohol- free living in an age appropriate, developmentally-based education and prevention program in every grade, K-12. This program will include information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs to all students. The District will also conduct staff orientation and continued training, and parent and community education. This education program will also include providing an information service for referral to counseling and/or treatment so the students may seek and get counseling on alcohol and drug matters at any time without fear of reprisal and with assurance of the confidentiality of the counseling. Referral for treatment when needed should be constructive and not a punitive action. The District recognizes that chemical addiction is a treatable disease.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

The use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. It is the responsibility of the school to establish rules that will eliminate such use. Therefore it shall be against school policy for any student:

1. To sell deliver or give or attempt to sell or give any person any of the substances listed in this policy or what the student represents or belives to be any of the substances listed in this policy
2. To posses, procure, purchase, or receive, or to attempt to possess, procure, purchase or receive, the substances listed in this policy or what is represented by or to the students to be any of the substances listed in this policy, or what the student believes is any of the substances in this policy. A student will be determined to be “in possession” when the substance is on the student’s person or in the student's locker, car or handbag or when he/she owns it completely or partially, or the student was willingly at a place where alcohol/drugs were being illegally consumed/used, had prior knowledge of the prescience of alcohol and drugs, or had this substance(s) within view or reach.
3. To be under the influence of(legal intoxication not required), or to use or to consume or to attempt to use or to consume, the substances listed in this policy or what the student believes is any of the substances in this policy.
4. A student who is serving suspension period for violation of the drinking and smoking policies listed above, will not be eligible for any extra-curricular school letters or awards for activities which the suspension period is initiated, nor will they be allowed to participate in any activity which recognizes them as a representative of the Lakota School. A student will, however, be allowed to participate in practices during a suspension period and to participate in competitive extra-curricular activities once the suspension period is served. Any prior or subsequent activities not overlapped by a suspension period are not affected by this policy. Use or possession of tobacco products, alcohol or other harmful substances, the illegal use or possession of narcotics or other harmful drugs or chemicals is prohibited. Any participant or member of any extra-curricular activity or organization who indulges in any of these practices will be suspended from all participation or other public appearances where the student is a representative of Lakota Public School and from membership in any organization from the date of infraction or admission or date of hearing for a period of six consecutive school weeks for the first offense. Any subsequent offense will carry a suspension of eighteen consecutive school weeks. The offenses are cumulative from grade 7-12. The only exceptions to this are graduation and awards night. On the first offense, a student may retain membership if the following steps are taken:

1. The student and parent(s) must attend an evaluation session with an approved alcohol and drug intervention personnel (the school counselor has a list of the approved personnel and agencies.)
2. The parent must adhere to all recommendations of the intervention personnel.

The suspended student may participate in practices, the suspended student is not eligible for participation in games, contests, inter-school activities or public appearances other than those which are part of band or chorus. The only exception to this is graduation and awards night. Students guilty of any of these offenses during the summer months when school term open, will be suspended as above beginning on the first day of the next school term on the first day of practice, whichever is applicable and will be ineligible for any school activity during the summer months. The unused suspension time at the end of a school term will carry through the summer months and be applied at the beginning of the next school term.

A student who is serving a suspension period for violation of the drinking and smoking policies listed above, will not be eligible for any extra-curricular school letters or awards for activities in which the suspension period is initiated. A student will, however, be allowed to participate in practices during a suspension period and to participate in the completive extra-curricular activities once the suspension period is served. Any prior or subsequent activities not overlapped by a suspension period are not affected by this policy.
5. This section of policy shall also be included in the Student-Parent Handbook and be distributed to each student and/or guardian before the commencement of the student’s participation in a school activity in a school year.

This policy applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at a school sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or in any place interferes with, violates policy, or obstructs, the missions or operations of the school district or the safety or welfare of students or employees.

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES

1. Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage.
2. Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by NDCC Sections 19-03. 1-05 through 19-02. 1-13 and 19-03. 1-26(paraphernalia) or as defined by Section 812, Schedules I-V or Title 21, in the United States Code, Section 801, et seq, including, but not limited to, marijuana, any narcotic drug, any hallucinogen, methamenphetamines, any stimulant, or any depressant.
3. Any abusable glue or aerosol paint of any other chemical substance for inhabitation, including but not limited to, lighter fluid, correction fluid, and reproduction fluid.
4. Any prescription or non-prescription drug, medicine, vitamin or other chemical including but not limited to aspirin other pain relievers, stimulants, diet pills, multiple or other type vitamins, pep pills, “no doze” pills, cough medicines and syrups, cold medicines, laxatives, stomach or digestive remedies, depressants and sleeping pills not taken in accordance with the authorized use policy,

AUTHORIZED USE

Any student whose parent or guardian request that he or she be given any prescription or non-prescription medicine, drug or vitamin shall follow the procedure of Policy FEAA. Administering Medicine to Students, which requires a prior permission signed be the parent for aspirin and/or Tylenol the signed request of the physician and the parent of any of other medication.

VIOLATION

Violation of this policy may result in suspension. Repeated violation may result in expulsion. Prohibited substances will be confiscated and may be turned over to law enforcement authorities.

The student may be referred to the (school counselor).

If such a violation occurs during the school day, the student will be taken immediately to the principal’s office. The student’s parents will be notified and then asked to escort their student from the school. If there appears to be imminent danger to her students, school personnel, and/or the student involved, the principal may have the student removed from the school by school, medical, or law enforcement personnel.

INTERVENTION

We also recognize the responsibility to assist students in recognizing their own addiction. It is realized that the public school has neither the authority nor the responsibility to make medical or health determinations regarding chemical dependency. However, when observed behavior indicates that a problem exists which may affect the student's ability to learn, or which affects the educational climate of the school, the school has a right and a responsibility to refer the student for a formal chemical dependency diagnoses. To this end the Lakota School District encourages faculty members to be observant of student behavior and to participate in a program of intervention. If the faculty member decides that the student indicates a possible prohibited activity, the student should be (1) referred to the school counselor, or (2) reported to the principal or superintendent.

If the counselor, principal or superintendent believes that the student, indeed, is in need of assistance, the counselor or superintendent may call the student in for a conference. The counselor, principal, or superintendent may see assistance to aid them in the confrontation of those students who appear to be affected by the use of chemical substances.

The school will make a reasonable effort to cooperate with a therapy program if one is recommended for the student.

The School Board of Lakota Public School believes that if a student is involved in a chemical dependency program and is successfully addressing his/her harmful involvement with chemicals, he/she may continue in the regular school setting and continue to participate in any exta-curricular program, unless participation is in conflict with rules and regulations set forth by the Lakota Public School Board and the North Dakota High School Activities Association.

The school may, through the use of available resources, provide follow-up counseling and supportive assistance to those students who return after successfully completing a therapeutic regimen, realizing that the student may need assistance in dealing with other environmental factors beyond the school’s control which may remain unchanged.

A student can expect that any personal problem he/she discusses with an administrator, faculty member social worker, Core Team Member, or counselor will be strictly confidential. There are four exceptions:

1. Whenever a staff member learns of a condition, which may adversity affects another student; he/she will have to act on that information

2. If a student is experiencing health and/or emotional problems because of controlled substance use or abuse and is usable or unwilling to seed assistance, then referral should be made. Confidentiality will be maintained subject to the welfare of the student.

3. If a staff member has reasonable cause to suspect child abuse the staff member must report to the Children and Family Services Division of the Department of Human Services.

4. If a staff member is called to testify in a judicial proceeding.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Any student grievance regarding equal treatment where race, handicap, color, sex, national origin, or creed are concerned, shall be taken to the Principal. If no satisfaction is obtained the may proceed to the Superintendent and then to the Board of Education. Other grievances may be handled in the same manner.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Lakota Public School is committed to a positive and productive learning environment free from discrimination. Discrimination adversely affects moral and interferes with student ability to learn. The District prohibits sexual harassment of its students by any person involved with the school and finds such behavior just cause for disciplinary action. The District will take prompt, effective, remedial action on complaints and reports of sexual harassment or intimidation, which come to the attention of the District.

SENIOR PRIVILEGES

Seniors who meet certain requirements may be eligible for senior privileges, such as the use of the senior lounge and exemption from study hall attendance. All particulars concerning senior privileges will be worked out by the senior class and the Principal.

PHONE CALLS

Students will not be called out of class for phone call unless an emergency situation exists. Students should notify potential callers that the office personnel will only take messages for students and that the student will call back when he/ she has a free period.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Parties may be held only when arrangements have been made with the principal or superintendent, and only under the following conditions:

1. Students attending may not leave the building after admittance.

2. Teacher chaperones shall have the same authority as during school.

3. The organization advisor and two sets of parent chaperons must be present for the entire activity.

4. All students attending must arrive within one hour of the starting time. Doors will be locked at the time.

5. With the exception homecoming or visitors with invitations extended by the administration, only students presently enrolled will be allowed entry.

CHURCH NIGHT

Wednesday evening is set aside as church night and school activities and practices are to be concluded by 6:00p.m. Events are not to be scheduled on that night. Activities will not as a rule be scheduled on Sunday without the approval of the Activities Director. There may be some exceptions thou this.

STORM DAYS

Should it become necessary to close school early or to cancel school, the announcement will be made over Devils Lake radio KDLR, AM 1240, Devils Lake Radio KDVL FM 102.5, Devils Lake Radio KZZY 103.5, Langdon KNDK AM 1080, and WDAZ Television Channel 8. Parents may exercise their rights to pick up their children early during storm situations. Parents should be assured that if an emergency develops, students will be cared for until the condition improves. Out of town students will have previously arranged for a storm home in the case of inclement weather.

ACCIDENTS-INJURIES

The school does not subscribe to any type of benefit plan for minor accidents or injuries. It does subscribe to a lifetime catastrophic insurance policy to cover accidents or injuries where the student is permanently disabled. In case of illness or injury, the school officials will telephone the parents so that they can arrange for proper care. For severe injuries, school officials may call the ambulance.

FIRE, TORNADO, AND DISASTER EMERGENY DRILLS

There will be at least one fire, tornado, or disaster emergency drill conducted each month except when the weather is inclement. Rules governing these drills will be given at the beginning of the school year.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

NDCC 22-07-17.1 requires that all students present a Certificate of Immunization to the school riot to admittance. Certificates are available at the main office of the school and they are also available at most doctors’ offices or from the County Nurse.

MOTOR VEHICLES AND BICYLES

Extreme caution is to be used by students who drive to and from school each day. Extreme care is to be exercised by drivers who pass the school to avoid injuring students who may be walking to school or who may run into the street when playing around the school. Students are not allowed to drive during the noon break without permission from the Principal. Only parents may pick up students during the noon hour and give them rides.

Drivers who operate vehicles in reckless or careless manner will be reported to the Police Department. Parents are asked to counsel with their children concerning driving and encourage the student drivers to use their best judgment at all times.

SCHOOL BUS INCIDENT REPORT FORMS

School bus incident forms will be filled out by the bus drivers and filed with the Principal of the building if there are incidents of inappropriate conduct while riding the school bus. A copy of the incident form will be sent to parents describing the actions of the student and also the consequences. Misuse of school transportation services may result in loss of riding privileges.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Faye Brosy Nelson will serve as the TITLE IX coordinator the Lakota Public School District. Mrs. Nelson can be reached at the Lakota High School during working hours at (701) 247-2992.