School Searches (JCDA) Offering parent workshops on a variety of topics specific to each program such as literacy, child development, drug and alcohol issues, arts education, and technology integration. Adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental engagement; 7. Last year, Bartram Trail High School's dress code banned girls from wearing "revealing" or "distracting" clothing. 13. The superintendent or designee shall establish procedures to support this policy. Is administered by a professional testing laboratory employed by the District. The precautions include: 1. Parents are encouraged to provide additional information regarding the reasons for absences. Pupils eligible to have any such fee waived as a result of an inability to pay for said fees, shall not be discriminated against nor shall there be any overt identification of any pupil who has received a financial hardship waiver by use of special tokens or tickets, announcements, posting or publication of names, physical separation, choice of materials or by any other means. D. The accused will have an opportunity to hear and refute all testimony against him. If any otherwise eligible child living within the Rankin County School District boundaries becomes ineligible, for any reason, disciplinary or otherwise, to ride a Rankin County School District school bus, and the parent(s) or legal guardian of such child shall thereafter refuse to personally or otherwise provide for said childs transportation to and from school, in a timely manner, and as directed by the principal, assistant principal or superintendent, then such child shall thereupon be suspended from school attendance for reasons associated with the safety of said student and school property (and so as to prevent said child from remaining at school, unattended and without supervision) and such cause shall be thereupon referred to the Youth Court of Rankin County, Mississippi by the principal or superintendent and to the Department of Human Services for inquiry as to, but not limited to, whether such actions on the part of the parent or legal guardian constitute neglect, as defined by law. Fax:601.992.1347, NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL The DDC will consist of three building level administrators from within the school district, namely a principal or assistant principal from the local school, a district level administrator and the assistant superintendent of education in charge of expulsion hearings (or his/her designee). If a device has to be repaired there may be a need to reset it to the original settings. If a Voluntary Student fails to fully cooperate or refuses to submit to a drug test, the Voluntary Student shall be considered in violation of his/her consent agreement and will receive a positive drug test result status and will in turn automatically be subject to the guidelines as listed in Consequences. 3. using, possessing, transmitting, or being under the influence of any narcotic substance, illegal or prohibited drug, or controlled substance as defined by state law. Our district believes students should be prepared for wherever their personal paths take them, including college, a career, the military and life in general. Time out of school may be longer, depending upon a diagnosis and/or physician recommendation. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to avoid any prosecution under any pertinent criminal law of the State of Mississippi and this policy shall be in addition to all other existing or future laws or regulations, either federal or state. In accordance with this goal, students utilizing school transportation services shall: 1. The signature of the parent, guardian, custodian, or doctor, 6. 3. The parent/guardian provides information from the students health care practitioner indicating that the student has severe allergies and has been instructed on self-administration of epinephrine medications. Monitoring of student progress is an ongoing process that may be measured through informal classroom assessment, benchmark assessment instruments and large-scale assessments. Limited English Proficiency Instruction (IK) The decision shall be rendered in writing within 15 days of the conclusion of the hearing; 5. Phone:601.992.6277 For purposes of this policy, educational property shall include any public school building, bus, public school campus, grounds, recreational area or athletic field in the charge of the principal or other premises and/or buildings being occupied or used by Rankin County School District for school related purposes and/or extra-curricular activities on-campus or off-campus or ceremonies associated with Rankin County School District. Establishing a district wide parent advisory council to provide advice on all matters related to parental engagement in Title I, Part A programs; 8. Students have received a Utah Transit Authority bus and TRAX pass. Viewing or taking the files of another user. Click here to view immigration frequently asked questions, Resolution for the Protection of Children. Any staff member who violates confidentiality will be subject to disciplinary action and may be liable to a lawsuit. The assessments will yield English language proficiency in four domains of language development, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as comprehension. The schedule of secondary summer school courses reflects a minimum of 70 hours of instruction per half unit course and 140 hours per full unit course. A student who has been suspended for more than ten (10) days or expelled has the right to a formal due process hearing. 6. Records will be maintained and disseminated in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Do not leave the device in visible sight when left in a vehicle. Involving parents in the development of training for teachers, principals and other educators to improve the effectiveness of that training; 2. 4. Parents/guardians shall not be required to waive their right to access records. No tuition fee shall be assessed for students enrolled under these circumstances. Any cost of installation is the responsibility of the donor unless otherwise agreed to by the school district. Counselors, teachers, and administrators shall identify students appropriate for participation in the credit recovery program offered at the local school, with the recommendation based on aptitude, motivation, and need. Students will not be allowed to use their personal laptops or tablets in place of a district device. The District has a policy that addresses Social Media, which applies to all employees and students. 3. 4. %"AjX;*0FjULp#kqi(KTS1$ulThR/M/*1Tp>Jr xlWT. Such evaluation must be administered by any of the licensed professionals listed above. With a vision of empowering learners and leaders to positively impact the world, NISD is committed to providing all students with an education that prepares them for the future whether in college, the workforce or military. The Board recognizes the educational values inherent in a broad, varied, and well-directed student activities program. Prior to the decision to administer corporal punishment, the student shall be informed of the misconduct charged against him. It is understood that mastery of basic skills facilitates the mastery of higher-order skills in each area of development. Board of Education Meeting. The hearings will be conducted by the hearing referee in an orderly manner. No see-through clothing or halter tops shall be worn. Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waist level. Where reasonable suspicion exists, school district administrators shall have a discretion to conduct a search of said properties or persons, in accord with the law and the need to protect students, staff and visitors. Further, all parents, legal guardians, and students agree and are hereby informed that all students of the Rankin County School District are subject to questioning or being taken into official custody while at school by any appropriately appointed law enforcement official or department of human services agent investigating an official case upon oral or written court order of the Rankin County Youth Court, County Court, Circuit Court, or Chancery Court of the State of Mississippi. No lo comparte con amigos. DIRECTIONS TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT ON MY PAYMENTS PLUS: On the web, type www.mypaymentsplus.com, Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account, Add your student(s) using their Student ID number. 8. Exceptions can be made by the principal when extreme circumstances arise. A smart watch Student Health ServicesMedicines (JGCD) LEGAL REFERENCE: MS Code 37-15-33, MS Public School Accountability Standards, State Board Policy. School district personnel will adhere to district policies and procedures regarding giving medicine at school. Shirts/blouses must cover the stomach and top of the shoulders. A definite schedule of classes is followed. However, school personnel is prohibited from using corporal punishment on any student with a disability. Utmost confidentiality shall be observed throughout this process by every employee. Kindergarten12th The annual fee can be paid online through a link on the districts website. Failure to comply will result in Keep head, hands, arms, legs, body and articles inside the bus. No student may be permitted to leave school before the regular hour for dismissal without the prior approval of the principal. Fx . Favor de leer comunicaciones acerca de estos dias especiales. If the State Board of Education finds the disaster or extreme weather emergency to be the cause of the school not operating for the contemplated school term and that such school was in a school district covered by the Governor's or President's disaster or state of emergency declaration, it may permit that school board to operate the schools in its district for less than one hundred eighty (180) days; however, in no instance of a declared disaster or state of emergency under the provisions of this subsection shall a school board receive payment from the State Department of Education for per pupil expenditure for pupils in average daily attendance in excess of ten (10) days. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. E. All witnesses will present testimony under oath and be subject to cross-examination. Principal:Vallerie Lacey The designee may not be an individual whose primary responsibility is special education. 200 Spell Drive This fee is a classroom/home maintenance fee and will be assessed once per school year. Homeless students seeking to enroll in the Rankin County School District will be accommodated or provisions will be considered to educate the student in the district of origin, whichever is in the students best interest. Devices with no battery life must be charged in the classroom. However the number of counseling sessions will be no fewer than five (5) and parent(s)/guardian(s) are required to attend the first and last counseling sessions. Any student who receives an unexcused tardy for being late to school or for being late to class may be disciplined in a manner deemed appropriate by the principal or his designee. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". Where the misconduct relates in any way to thesafety of others or distracts the bus driver from the performance of his duties, the principal mayautomatically suspend a student for up to ten (10)days and recommend expulsion from the bus forthe remainder of the school year. The testing laboratory will notify the principal of the school that the Activity Student attends and will also notify the Superintendent or his designee of any positive test result. All information related to the case shall be kept in a locked file by the superintendent with access granted only to those persons who have written consent of the infected students parent/guardian and emergency medical personnel. Failure to provide any of the above, a., b., or c., may resort in dismissal of the appeal and the original decision shall stand. Failure to abide by vehicle regulations may result in the loss of the right to bring a vehicle to school, or other disciplinary action. For security purposes, the cumulative folders and permanent records SHALL be kept in separate locations. 2. using, possessing, transmitting, or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. Puckett, MS 39151 Each school providing instruction or any other presentation on human sexuality in the classroom, assembly or other official setting shall be required to provide no less than one (1) weeks written notice thereof to the parents of children in such programs of instruction. Staph is a common germ that lives on the skin and in nasal passages that can cause skin infections. GAO researchers analyzed dress codes from 236 public school districts (there are more than 13,000 districts) and conducted interviews in three of them from August 2021 to October 2022. Elementary and Secondary Level Rules and Consequences (JDC-E) 2. High school graduation exercises will be held on such dates as designated by the Rankin County Board of Education in the school calendar. Further, the privilege of participating in physical education, athletic programs, competitive sports and recess is not conditional on the students medical status relative to the infectious disease. Phone:601.825.6140 Each student will respect the personal property of others and refrain from causing intentional damage or unnecessary wear and tear to books, facilities, school materials, school buildings and furnishings, and the personal property of others and obey all state laws pertaining thereto. *Alternative School personnel will be responsible for providing assignments and grades to all long-term placement students. Any test data reported from the previous school(s); Record of special education services or rulings from previous school(s). (f) At no time should school officials conduct a search which requires a student to remove more clothing than his shoes or jacket unless the student consents verbally or unless in the discretion of the principal there exists an emergency constituting a threat or danger to the health, welfare or safety of the student, other students or staff or faculty. In accordance with this goal, students utilizing school transportation services shall: 1. 7:00 PM. 6th8th Parental consent for removal is not required. Schools must post information in the community regarding the rights ofhomeless students, in schools and other places that homeless families mayfrequent. We have had students trip and fall in the building and on stairs when they were wearing shoes without backs. The notification will specifically inform the student: (a) that he may bring witnesses to testify in his behalf or present affidavits at the arranged hearing; (b) that he has the right to be accompanied by his parent and/or counsel of his own choosing, but that such counsel may participate only in advisory capacity. This shall be accomplished by consulting with the infected persons physician, a qualified public health official who is responsible for such determination, and the infected students parent or guardian. Got questions? The IEP committee will complete a manifestation determination. 2. When possible, the parent should be notified of said suspension of bus riding privileges in writing and by telephone. Adherence to these procedures is mandatory. To see additional and detailed information regarding English proficiency instruction, please refer to Policy IK. Rankin County School District will reserve a portion of Title IA funds to servehomeless students. School Admission (JBC) If the testing laboratory reports positive test results for prescription medications to a students parents or guardians, a Voluntary Student or his/her parents or guardians may submit additional information to the testing laboratory within 48 hours of notification of the student of the positive test results. employee or volunteer has been subject to bullying or harassing behavior shall immediately report such conduct and the name of the alleged offender to a teacher, principal, counselor or other school official. If circumstances are such that a Rankin County School District employee cannot accompany this student for testing, the parents/guardians will still be required to have the testing completed. If the student desires to appeal the decision of the DDC, the student shall inform the superintendent of education of such desire to appeal, in writing, by registered mail, within seven (7) days following the decision of the DDC. Reglamento de la Escuela Intermedia Northwest Sobre Celulares/Aparatos Electrnicos. 9. 7th12th The high school transcript grade will be calculated according to RCSD policy. All positive initial test results for which the confirmation test is negative or which are determined to be false positive shall not become any part of the students official or discipline record. Valedictorian and Salutatorian (IHCA). Crowdfunding items in an amount of $500 or more shall be formally submitted to the school board for acknowledgement and acceptance. Missed your weekly call from Ms. Francisco? Seniors must clear all records and pay all fees before they shall be allowed to participate in commencement exercises. If a student brings a backpack to school, the office will call home and a parent or guardian will need to come get it. This includes, but is not limited to teachers who guide extracurricular activities such as Clubs, Choirs, Bands, Athletics, and the like. When requesting permission for a field trip, the teacher must state the source of payment for the field trip, the method of transportation, the commencement and termination times and dates, the number of school personnel and chaperons to attend, the method of financing adult participation, the reference to the curriculum, and any other pertinent information. Student Drug and Alcohol Testing (JCDABA) All aspects, circumstances and records of the students case shall be confidential and available only to authorized school officials dealing directly with the student or to the students parents, legal guardians or attorneys for the student or for the Board, or as directed by the court system or police department. Click here to view the safe school resolution. 2. Nearby Zip Codes. 7. Weapons (JCDAE) Upon completion of the credit recovery course, a grade of 60 will be recorded on the credit history, thereby becoming part of the grade point average. Student Activities (JH) Written approval must be obtained using the districts crowdfunding application. Uniforms create unity among students and help to create a strong educational environment. 5. A child with vomiting, with or without diarrhea, needs to stay home from school. 8. Providing documents of a professional quality. Any student participating in any school sponsored athletic program, including cheerleading, will have a physical examination prior to participation in any practice activity or inter-scholastic competition. Items and donations contributed to the Rankin County School District will become the property of the district and shall be subject to the same controls and regulations which govern the use or disposal of all district owned property. A compulsory-school-age child is defined as a child who has attained or will attain the age of six (6) years on or before September 1 of the calendar year and who has not attained the age of seventeen (17) years on or before September 1 of the calendar year. All users are responsible for keeping backups of important data. 13. Professional staff are expected to follow the procedures established by the Board and the principal when detaining students. The PLC's dress code specifically addresses the following: 1. Relative to the special education program only, all personally identifiable data, except that which is kept in accordance with law, will be destroyed within a period of five years following the end of services to a child, except for records required by the law to be kept. Further, the parent/guardian can obtain a copy of said record at a fee not to exceed the cost of duplication, can request an explanation or interpretation of those records, and can challenge the content of said records through a hearing process. The Rankin County Board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco products represents a health and safety hazard which can have serious consequences for both the user and non-user and the safety of the District. This filter is a critical component of the RCSD network as well as Childrens Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliant since it allows valuable online Internet access while restricting access to specific unwanted material in the following categories: This filter is updated on a daily basis in order to restrict access to the above items.