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Tooele County School District is committed to providing educational  opportunities to students without regard to race, color, sex, national origin or disability. If  you have questions, please contact the Title IX coordinator 435-833-1900. 
This policy applies to all school programs and employment handled by the  school district or through contractors, sub-contractors, or any other educational agency.  Such discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,  Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Vocational  Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Acts of 1974 and other Federal and State  statutes and regulations. The Title VII Indian Education program provides supplemental  services to meet the culturally related academic needs of American/Alaskan Native  Students. The program is federally funded through the Department of Education in  Washington D.C. by a Formula Grant Program. To enroll in the program students must  be enrolled in one of the District’s Public Schools and Parents/Guardians must complete  a 506 form. 506 forms are available in the school office or you can contact the Indian  Education Office at 833-1915. 
Inquiries regarding the application of these laws and regulations or grievance  procedures to be followed in the event of noncompliance may be directed to the district’s  Equal Employment Officer: Assistant Superintendent Ken Luke 92 South Lodestone  Way, Tooele, Utah, or the Director Denver Regional Office for Civil Rights, U.S.  Department of Health, Education and Welfare. 
ADA Officer/504 Officer:  
   Ethan Wilford, Principal 
882-2479 
Sexual Harassment Officers: 
   Ethan Wilford, Principal 
882-2479 
Director Bob Cerfew 
833-1900 
Indian Education: 
   Ethan Wilford, Principal 
882-2479 
   District Contact: Shannon Sagers 
833-1900 
  Director Sarah Jarnigan 
833-1900 
ALS Information: 
   Ethan Wilford, Principal 
882-2479 
Home Liaison Contact: Angelina Montano 
833-1900 
   Student Services Director Heather    
   Castagno 
833-1900 
Family Liaison Contact (Homeless Students): 
Laura Burdine 
833-1900 
School Lunch Manager:  
Rose Tovar 
882-2479 
District Contact: Casey Kress 
833-1900 
 

STUDENT FEES: Student fees will be available September 1 for parents. These fees may be paid by cash, money order, check,  debit/credit card or online. Parents may make payment arrangements with the Principal or finance secretary  if needed. Any unpaid fees  remaining on a student’s account will be sent to collections.

STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS AND FEES: SHS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to students. All activities, clubs  and teams are conducted under teacher supervision, but are designed to promote maximum student responsibility for selecting, organizing  and evaluating the events and their outcomes. A participation fee provides money to offset the costs of uniforms, equipment, supplies,  officials, supervision. Participation fees must be paid prior to the student participating in any contest or competition.  There are no refunds on participation fees. The fees approved for the Tooele County School District, per activity, are indicated in the  following list of various activities offered: 

 Please visit the following link for more information: 

TCSD Secondary Handbook

RETURNED CHECK POLICY: If a check written to Stansbury High does not clear the bank, it will be forwarded to collections. Anyone  who has over two checks returned in a year will be requested to pay future payments by money order or cash.

FEE WAIVER: Students who are in State Custody or foster care or are receiving public assistance in the form of Aid to Families with  Dependent Children, or Supplemental Security Income, or are eligible for free school lunch, may have all fees waived. Other fee waivers  may be granted because of extenuating circumstances, such as exceptional financial burden, substantial reduction of income, or extraordinary  medical expenses. Requests for fee waivers are to be made to the building Principal.

In compliance with Senate Bill 284, a partial tuition will be charged for all concurrent enrollment classes starting summer 2013. All fees  and tuition payments will be made directly to the universities and will not be payable to your individual high schools. The tuition amount set  by the USHE is $5/credit hr. (i.e. 3 credit class will cost $15.00). As part of the current bill the partial tuition is NOT FEE WAIVABLE. 

Appeals of his/her decision on the granting of fee waivers may be filed at the school office, Superintendent and, ultimately, to the School  Board. At all times the privacy rights of students and parents will be protected and no student will be discriminated against because of  inability to pay or because of a request for a fee waiver.

Fee Waiver does not cover the following: Extended day classes, Home study, citizenship fees, (2) Saturday Schools, Stallion Schools, clearing  U's, any of the associated costs for concurrent enrollment (fees, admissions, registration costs, and texts), yearbooks and winter/summer  school (fee waiver will not apply if the student is remediating a class that has previously been taken). Complete fee waiver packets are  available in the finance office or at registration.

Attendance Office: Mrs. Barb Wilson or 435-884-7720 

ABSENCES: Excused- illness, medical or dental appointments, funerals, ½ day for driver’s license, or emergencies (which are in  accordance with Utah State Law). Unexcused- An “unexcused absence” will indicate that a student did not attend class and was not excused  prior to or within 3 days of the absence. Sluff – will indicate that the student was absent and not excused but was known to be in school that  day (a sluff may not be excused). 
ABSENCES AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Students participating in extracurricular activities must be in school the entire  day of the activity. Funerals and doctor appointments are approved exceptions when the student provides documentation to the Attendance  Office. All absences on activity day must be cleared by Administration. If the student is found to have been absent on a game/event day,  he/she will not be allowed to participate in the next upcoming event. Continual truancy will affect the student’s eligibility for extracurricular  activities. 
APPEALS PROCESS: If a student has unusual circumstances with his/her attendance, appeals will be considered on an individual basis  and are kept on file for future reference. Appeal Forms are available in the Attendance Office. Appeals will be reviewed by Administration. Appeals must be submitted within two weeks after the final grades are given. Students and parents will be notified as to the status of the  appeal, whether approved or denied. Students should continue to make-up absences during the appeal process. 
ASSEMBLIES: Assemblies are school time and attendance is mandatory. If you do not or cannot attend the assemblies, you must check  out through the attendance office. If a student cannot attend an assembly, the student must checkout through the Attendance Office.
 

Attendance in class, punctuality and acting appropriately enhances growth, learning, and enjoyment of school.  Stansbury High School encourages student responsibility through the implementation of the Tooele County School District Citizenship  Policy. The policy includes H (Honors), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), or U (Unsatisfactory).  Unsatisfactory U citizenship procedure is as follows:“U” Unsatisfactory – Student has received suspension (Out of School or In-School) as documented by an administrator. a. The “U” will be documented for the class in which the suspension occurred. b. If the behavior occurred before/after school, it shall be assigned to the first or last period of the day. c. If the behavior occurs during transition time, the “U” shall be assigned to the next class period. d. Should a student have a “U” assigned to a class and another suspension or in-school suspension occurs, the appropriate restorative practice will increase in duration.

Stansbury High School will follow the District’s compulsory education policy that was made available  at registration. In short, the policy states students will first receive a warning citation after six unexcused absences. If the truancy  continues, a second citation will be issued and a meeting between the parent/guardian and administrator will be needed. Finally, if the  student continues to be truant, he/she will receive a third citation, an additional parent meeting, and may include a court or truancy mediator referral. 

Any student who is absent for reasons of health, accident or injury for more than ten consecutive days  is eligible for homebound instruction. The school must receive a notice from a medical doctor before authorization is given for homebound  privileges. Contact your administrator for further information or application for homebound instruction. 

1. Email teachers to request homework 2. Daily or near-daily review of Skyward and Canvas for missing assignments 3. Log on to the teacher(s) website (if applicable) 4. Have a sibling or friend gather to bring home  5. Gone more than three days? Contact the Attendance Office 435-884-7720 to request homework be gathered.

Parents/Guardians have three options to notify the Attendance Office of their student's absences: -Telephone the Attendance Office at 435-882-2479 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excuse the absence through the parent portal on Skyward, or email bwilson@tooeleschools.org. -Upon returning to school, the student reports to the Attendance Office with a written note from a parent/guardian. The note should contain: 1. the student’s full name 2. the date of the absence 3. the reason for the absence, and 4. a day phone number where  the parent/guardian signing the note can be reached. The note should be written and signed by the guardian.-Fax a written note meeting the  above criteria to the attention of the Attendance Office. 435-882-4049 
After 3 days beyond the last day of the absence, the parent must appeal to their child’s administrator to excuse any absence. 

Students participating in school activities must be excused by the advisor responsible for the activity. These  absences are cleared in advance with the Attendance Office by the advisor. Students will be allowed to make up any classroom exercises,  homework or tests, which took place during the absence. It is the student's responsibility to obtain make-up work from each teacher. 

Students may be released during school time to enroll in one period of religious instruction. Limited  early morning classes are offered for those who cannot enroll during regular class time. Those abusing the privilege (i.e. truancy and excessive tardiness) will lose the privilege. Being anywhere but at seminary during the scheduled time without proper clearance will  be considered truancy. 

(Currently being revised) Students arriving more than 15 minutes to class are considered absent. Utah law requires all students between the ages of six and eighteen years to attend school on a regular basis. When student’s non-attendance causes a loss of credit, this is considered truancy and will be referred to the Juvenile Court System.

Excessive Tardy Procedures
●    Tardies 1-3: Tardy Warning from teacher and tardies are recorded in Skyward attendance.
●    Tardy 4: Parent contact (email or phone) by teacher informing that on the 5th tardy and beyond, they will start to serve detentions.
●    Tardies 5-8: Student will serve 1 lunch detention for each tardy 5-8. 
●    Tardies 9-10: Student will serve 1 after-school detention for each tardy 9-10.
●    Tardies 11+: Student will serve one two-hour Saturday School session. This will be assigned and scheduled by administration who will contact parents and log the assignment in the educator's handbook. The student may also be referred to youth court.
 

(Currently being revised) T = tardy 15 mins or less, X = absent after 15 mins, E = Excused, S = Sluff, A = Activity, D = Doctor, V = Vacation, I = In-school Suspension, Z = Out of school Suspension, M = Met with counselor or administration  

A Student is truant if he/she: 
• Leaves home for school, but does not arrive at school. 
• Arrives at school, but does not attend classes. 
• Leaves school without properly checking out through the Attendance Office. (This includes leaving school between classes to run home, store, etc.) 
• Obtains permission to go to a certain area, but fails to report there. 
• Leaves class without teacher's “Smart Pass” permission. 
• Attends classes other than those assigned. A student wanting to go to another instructional area must use the Smart Pass app and obtain permission from both teachers. A student who fails to get prior approval will be considered truant. 
• The Youth Court process may occur when a student is habitually truant.  
1. Warning on the sixth day of all unexcused absences 
2. First Citation, parent meeting following the 9th unexcused absence. 
3. Second Citation, Youth Court referral after the 11th unexcused absence.  

 If possible, arrange to get work prior to missing school. A pre-excused vacation/homework form is in the Attendance  Office. Remember that any absence can affect academic achievement.

Situations not covered in this policy will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.  
Explanation of “Discipline” classifications outlined above: 
1. “Discipline” includes, but is not limited to:  
- Improper language/behavior (in class, in the halls, on the bus, etc.) 
- Dress Code violation 
- Public displays of affection (hand holding and hugging allowed) 
- Cheating (the student will receive a 0 on the assignment/test and the teacher will call the student’s parent)   -   -Defiance of authority 
- Bullying, verbal, physical, or sexual harassment 
- Tobacco Possession/Use or possession of a lighter 
Note: Law enforcement officers may be notified. 
2. “Major Discipline” includes, but is not limited to:  
- Theft/Vandalism 
- Insubordination 
- Fighting 
- Substance abuse  
- Intended use of drugs/possession of drug paraphernalia 
- Other safe school violations; knives, weapons, explosive devices, etc.  
Note: Law enforcement officers will be notified. 
3. Mandatory referral to Tooele School District’s Case Management Team will be done for all safe school violations and law enforcement  officers will be notified. 
**Note: Administration reserves the right to use discretion in issuing consequences for behavior infractions. Due Process will be afforded  each student. 
In Loco Parentis assigns the right to school officials to act as the parent of students in attendance. In such cases, school  administrators can search students’ belongings if they have reasonable suspicion. New Jersey v. T.L.O. set the precedent that probable cause  is not necessary to search a student; reasonable suspicion is enough to search a student’s belongings.  
DUE PROCESS: A student can appeal an action within 15 days of the date of notice of a suspension, grade, or citizenship grade. A written,  dated appeal shall be made to the person from whom the notice came. If an appeal is not made within the 15 days, the notice is final. The  appeal hearing is as follows: 
1. Within ten (10) calendar days a conference shall be held with the student, parent/guardian, administrator and the necessary staff members.  If the issue is not resolved, the matter will be referred to an appeals committee. 
2. Within ten (10) calendar days after the conference, the appeals committee will review the complaint. 
3. If the issue is not resolved, the Tooele School District Grievance Procedure for Student Rights and Responsibilities will be sanctioned.

The SHS Appeals Committee will consist of one Student Government Member, one Youth Court Representative, one Community Council  Representative, two teachers and one administrator selected by the principal. 
EXPULSION: Expulsion is a more serious disciplinary action than suspension as it terminates a student's attendance at school and school  activities for the remainder of the quarter, semester or school year. Expulsion records are attached to the student's permanent records. Safe  School Policy indicates parameters of expulsion. If a student is expelled, educational responsibility lies with the parent. 
IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS): We provide an alternative learning center for students who have had discipline, attendance, or tardy  issues. The center is open from 8:00 a.m. through 2:35 p.m. Students follow a strict behavior policy in ISS. Phones will be surrendered to the  supervisor. Work must be completed and students must demonstrate consistent appropriate behavior before being released to return to class.  ISS is an excellent opportunity for many students, who otherwise might be suspended, to stay in school. Supervisor: Carol Johnson. 
SUSPENDED STUDENTS: Suspension is viewed as a serious matter. According to Utah law, suspension may be used when students do  not comply with rules for the governance of the school, pursue the prescribed courses of study, or do not submit to the teacher's authority.  Suspension is: 
• An educational process that teaches accountability for actions and that there are consequences. 
• A method of bringing students, parents and the school together to discuss the student's issues and possible solutions. 
• The disposition of the student while at home on suspension is the responsibility of the family. The effectiveness of the suspension  rests with how the student and his/her family view the time. A student who is suspended may not participate in school  activities/functions, return to school, or be on school premises until he/she is readmitted from the suspension by an administrator,  or it will be considered trespassing. Due process requirements prior to suspension: 
• The student must have had a reasonable opportunity to know the expectation for acceptable conduct in the school.
• The student has the right to know the charges that are made against him/her and must be given a chance to explain the occurrence as  he/she perceived it. 
• Parents/guardians must be notified immediately of the suspension. They have a right to know the events that led to the suspension and the specific charge made against their child. 
• Suspended students will remain on membership rolls, and they must be counted as an excused absence during the period of their suspension. 
• Under State Law, suspended students have the opportunity to make up class work from suspension days for full credit. 
SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE: 
Parent in the Classroom: When it has been determined that a student shall be suspended for any period of time, the parent/guardian, upon  meeting with administration and with the consent of the teachers, may be given the option of attending all classes with the student. However, a student will not be able to participate in school activities/functions. If this option is accepted, the parent/guardian must agree to attend all of the student's classes with the student for each day of the suspension. If the parent/guardian fails to attend a class period with the student,  the student will be excluded from classes and return to home suspension for the duration of the suspension. 

The use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, or drug paraphernalia constitutes  a hazard to the welfare of students, staff and educational programs, and is illegal under the laws of the State of Utah. Students who may be  under the influence of, possess, be knowingly present where there is use of, and/or distribute alcohol or drugs during school hours, on school  property or during school activities will have discipline administered in accordance with the guidelines listed above.
Prescribed drugs/medications are to be stored in the Main Office where the secretary will distribute the prescribed dosages. A healthcare  plan will also need to be created with the school nurse.

The use and/or possession of tobacco/vaping products (cigarettes, chew, e-cigarettes, vapes) are prohibited and illegal.  This applies to students who are in school, on the way to and from school, during lunch, and at all school sponsored activities. Administrators  are agents of the court and will issue consequences for all offenses.  
First Violation: If the student admits to using/possessing tobacco, the student will sign a non-use contract, meet with parents and  administration, and must complete an approved smoking cessation class at the expense of the parent/guardian. ***If the student denies  using/possessing tobacco, the student will meet with parents and administration and additional consequences will be determined. Student  will have in-school or out-of-school suspension for the rest of the day. 
Subsequent Violations: Student will have another meeting with the parents and administration. The student will receive a ticket from the  school resource officer. The students will receive an out-of-school suspension and/or progressive consequences as needed.
 

Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and hazing of students and  employees are against federal, state and local policy, and are not tolerated by the Tooele County School District (TCSD). TCSD is committed  to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and  respect. To that end, TCSD has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying, cyberbullying,  harassment and hazing – including but not limited to civil rights violations – as well as processes and procedures to deal with such incidents.  Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment and hazing of students and/or employees by students and/or employees will not be tolerated in TCSD. 

School officials have the authority to discipline students for off-campus speech that causes or threatens substantial disruption on campus or  at school activities, including violent altercations, or a significant interference with a student’s educational performance and involvement in  school activities. If after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of this policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate  measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion, pursuant to Utah Code Ann. 53A-11-904 and in accordance with the US Department  of Education Office for Civil Rights, loss of participation in extracurricular activities, and/or probation. If after an investigation, a school  employee is found to have violated this policy, the employee shall be disciplined by appropriate measures up to, and including termination. Student Prohibition of Bullying Policy.

The first offense of students who misuse, access inappropriate  material or conduct unacceptable in email correspondence will meet with the principal or assistant principal and their parents, and the  appropriate disciplinary action will be assigned. Tooele County School District Acceptable Use Policy for Students 

DANCE DRESS CODE: Stomps (after sporting events, Halloween, Yearbook) –Students will abide by the dress code to enter dances. If clothing changes or is modified after entering the dance, students will be asked to leave without a refund and will be issued a school  consequence. ‘Dirty dancing’ will not be tolerated. Students asked to leave for dancing inappropriately will be sent home without a refund  and will be issued a school consequence. Rave paraphernalia will not be allowed at any dance (i.e. glow sticks, pacifiers, etc.). 
Semi-Formals & Formals (Homecoming, Winter Ball, Sweethearts [unless a different theme is chosen] and Senior Ball) – Student  dress code (below) is applicable for all activities where an official uniform is not worn. 
During any stomp or dance, if you exit the building, you may not return to the dance.

TCSD Dress Code 
Purpose and Philosophy 

A. Purpose and Philosophy.
1.    Tooele County School District (TCSD) is committed to providing a safe, wholesome, orderly, and positive environment conducive to teaching and learning for all students.  The TCSD Board of Education recognizes that dress and grooming seriously affect the behavior of students attending school and may also impact sanitation, health, and safety conditions. TCSD also recognizes the need for balance between freedom of individual expression and the right to quality education for all that is free of disruption.
2.    Students shall dress in a manner suitable to the day’s activities consistent with the standards of health, safety, and acceptable behavior.  The student dress and grooming standards shall apply to all schools in the district and to both male and female students.  The dress code also applies to students whether attending school or any school-sponsored function or activity (as a participant or member of the audience).
3.    School administrators, faculty, and staff are responsible for communication and enforcement of this policy and student dress and grooming standards, as well as, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, in addition to, legal precedence and board policy.  Involvement of stakeholders (i.e. PTA, Community Council, staff, students) in the management of schools is encouraged and can result in expanded thinking, increased ownership, satisfaction, and improved instructional programs and outcomes.  Interpretation of the dress and grooming standards will be under the primary responsibility and discretion of school administrators.  However, all district and school staff members shall have a share of responsibility in seeing that these standards are implemented and enforced fairly and consistently in classrooms, in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, at school activities, and other school-sponsored events.  The building principal has the final discretion to implement this policy fairly and consistently (regardless of student gender identification, race, sexual orientation, religion, etc.). Violations of this student dress code may result in reasonable disciplinary action according to District policy.
B.  Student Dress and Grooming Standards
1.    Students’ clothing and jewelry must not present a health or safety hazard or distraction, which would disrupt the educational process or mission.  Disruption is defined as reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which cause the teacher/administrator to lose the attention of students, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.
2.    Items that disrupt the educational mission shall not be allowed.  Personal items such as clothing, paraphernalia, jewelry, backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc., shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignias, which are crude, vulgar, profane, violent, or sexually suggestive, or promote illegal/criminal activity.
3.    Items that display advertising, promotions, and likeness of tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, gang activity or affiliation or drugs or which are contrary to the educational mission, shall not be allowed.
4.    All students shall maintain their hair, mustaches, sideburns, and beards in a clean, manner.  Hairstyles which, disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at the school shall not be allowed.  Hair coloring is not prohibited; rather it should not detract from the purpose of 1) maintaining a safe school environment, and 2) prohibiting dress and grooming that causes actual disruptions to the learning environment or process.
5.    Clothing, jewelry, accessories, and piercings that are so conspicuous, extreme, or odd that they draw undue attention, disrupt or tend to disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at the school shall not be allowed. Sunglasses may not be worn indoors at school.
6.    All students shall wear clean clothing.  Students shall not wear clothes that are mutilated, cut off, overly distressed or “grungy/grubbies”, or immodest.  No shorts or skirts above mid-thigh are permitted unless leggings are worn.  Such leggings may not be see-through.
7.    Clothing must sufficiently cover undergarments at all times (i.e. sagging pants that reveal underwear, tops that reveal bra straps, etc.).   Short shorts, mini skirts, bare midriffs, halter-tops, tube tops, strapless shirts/tops, muscle shirts with enlarged holes, or similar revealing clothing is not permitted.  Clothing must cover the midriff, underwear, and cleavage at all times (even when seated).  This includes clothing that has holes above mid-thigh.  School activity uniforms (i.e. singlets, spanks, cheer skirts, leotards, etc.) that do not meet these criteria are not appropriate for the school day and may only be worn during the approved activity.  Such uniforms may be worn at school under team warm-ups or sweats.

8.    Belts are to be worn at the waist and at the correct length (i.e. not excessively long and hanging).  Chains or other large metal accessories, which can present a safety risk, are not allowed.
9.    Students shall comply with the laws that govern the wearing of military uniforms and insignias.
10.    Hats including hoodies are permitted as long as they do not disrupt the learning environment or make it difficult or impossible to identify students. School personnel has the discretion to require students to remove hats, hoods, beanies, etc. in classrooms.
11.    Immodest or suggestive clothing; apparel advocating illegal or inappropriate or offensive behavior or language; gang or gang-related apparel or symbols are strictly prohibited.
12.    Tattoos and piercings are not specifically prohibited; rather, the policy is established around 1) maintaining a safe school environment, and 2) prohibiting dress and grooming that causes actual disruptions to the learning environment or process.
13.    School officials may require or approve students to wear certain types of clothing for health or safety reasons in connection with certain specialized activities (i.e. welding gloves or jackets, helmets, safety glasses, etc.).
14.    Shoes or sandals shall be worn at all times to ensure personal safety and hygiene.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and wear reasonable footwear for the activity and season.
15.    Reasonable accommodations may be made for students whose religious beliefs are substantially affected by dress code requirements.
16.    Students who violate dress and grooming standards will be subject to student discipline.  Due process procedures will be followed in the case of any dress and grooming code violations.  Schools may have acceptable clothing to loan to students who have violated the provisions of this policy.  An offending student may be sent home until he or she reasonably complies with appropriate dress and grooming standards and/or a parent conference conducted to address the dress and grooming issues.  
C.   Graduation Attire
1.    In order to maintain dignity and decorum at high school commencement, students participating in commencement exercises are subject to the dress and grooming standards articulated in this policy and are required to wear the prescribed cap and gown during the ceremony.
2.    Personal items such as clothing, accessories, or jewelry that draw undue attention or detract from the dignity and decorum of the occasion shall not be allowed.  Mantles, cords, insignias, or medals signifying achievement, honor, or recognition are restricted to awards issued and approved for display at graduation by the local high school.  During the ceremony is defined as the entire duration of the commencement program from opening processional to completion of the recessional.
 

Tooele County School District recognizes that technology can enhance teaching and learning, along with the sense of security that cell phones and smart watches provide, and we are dedicated to ensuring their safe and civil use.
In an effort to create an optimal learning environment at Tooele County School District high schools, we will limit the use of cell phones, smartwatches, and other personal electronic devices during school hours. These devices, while beneficial in many contexts, can be significant sources of distraction and disruption in the classroom. By minimizing their use, we aim to foster a focused and engaged learning atmosphere where students can fully participate in instructional activities. Additionally, restricting these devices helps prevent negative behaviors such as cyberbullying, cheating, and other inappropriate or illegal activities. Our primary goal is to enhance student focus and engagement, ensuring that every student can thrive academically and socially in a supportive and undistracted environment.
Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, smart watches, headphones, tablets, etc., may be brought to school with parents’ permission but must be turned off and stored out of sight during school hours. Cell phones or smart watches are not to be used by students in bathrooms, locker rooms, and ALL learning spaces. Cell phones will be allowed for students with a specific need per their healthcare plan, IEP, 504, or ILDP. The office phone is available for students when necessary and with permission during the school day. TCSD cannot assume any responsibility for cell phones or smart watches. 
Procedures -
If students do not comply with the personal electronic device rules, consequences may include the following:
· 1st infraction: Verbal warning
· 2nd infraction: Cell phone/watch held at the office and the student can pick it up at the end of the day.
· 3rd infraction: Cell phone/watch held at the office until a parent picks it up
Each infraction will be reported in Educator’s Handbook.
Additional consequences will be implemented if students continue to not comply with cell phone/smartwatch rules. Students may be required to turn in their device to the office at the start of each day.
 

Students are advised that if they are threatened, harassed, or intimidated by any other student, they  should immediately report the matter to a faculty member or administrator. Students taking matters into their own hands, or responding to  being threatened, criticized, or hitting, boxing, pushing, shoving or slapping the other student is not acceptable and may receive disciplinary  action. Students fighting will be suspended. All students initiating or involved in a fight will be suspended. Students actively promoting a  fight or pushing a student physically into a fighting situation may be suspended as a participant in the fight. Students not yielding adult  access to a fight will be disciplined. 

The use of hand signals, graffiti, or the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory or manner of  grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or symbol implies membership to a gang will result in disciplinary action.  Incidents involving initiations or intimidation, which cause bodily harm or personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental  harm to students, may result in suspension, expulsion and/or legal action. 

Any student who is in possession of a weapon at school will be expelled for a period of not less than one  calendar year. In situations where school officials determine that objects may be used as weapons which pose a threat to staff or students,  they will: 1. confiscate the item 2. notify proper law enforcement agencies 3. suspend the student 4. recommend an alternative instruction  environment, such as homebound, and 5. press charges through juvenile court authorities. Facsimiles of weapons or toy weapons are also  expressly forbidden at school and possession of such may result in suspension. 

SHS staff is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment. Disrespect to and defiance of school staff members will not  be tolerated. Acts of disrespect and defiance undermine educational excellence. Acts against school personnel will receive severe  administrative consequence. Teachers will be expected to treat all students with mutual respect. They will strive to handle individual  infractions privately. They will teach common courtesy by example. 

A violation of the safe school policy will result in suspension until CMT can meet to determine what consequences will  be received. The consequences may include long-term suspension with a homebound teacher or expulsion. Law enforcement will also be  notified who will determine consequences according to juvenile or adult law, on a case by case basis. Knives, explosive devices, fire  crackers, smoke bombs, etc. are prohibited on school property or at any school activities regardless of location. Violation of these  prohibitions may be cause for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion. Prohibited items are subject to confiscation by school  officials. 

The purpose of this policy is to assure a learning environment that is free from any harassment and is in  compliance with state and federal law. Any form of harassment by staff or students is prohibited. This includes: any verbal, written or  physical conduct or including a sexual nature, which has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.  Any suggestion, request, demand, or pressure for sexual involvement, accompanied by implied or explicit threat concerning one’s grades,  extracurricular standing, job, etc., is prohibited. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to the following: 
• Derogatory, demanding, or offensive jokes, teasing or comments of a sexual nature. 
• Graphic remarks or sexual comments about an individual’s body. 
• Sexual suggestive or obscene telephone calls, letters, notes or invitations. 
• Sexual suggestive or obscene pictures, cartoons, posters or objects. 
• Grabbing, pinching, or touching of private areas. 
• Deliberate cornering, shouldering or bumping in hallways. 
• Sexual gestures, unwanted pats or hugs, any unwanted touching. 
• Any form of sexual threat, intimidation or exploitation. 
• Actual or attempted sexual assault, molestation or rape. 
• Sexist remarks or gender-based stereotyping. 
• Pantsing of students
Sexual harassment by students or staff must be reported to administration. Parents of any students involved must be informed immediately.  Following a thorough and fair investigation, students or staff members who have violated this policy may face: suspension, expulsion,  alternative placement, other appropriate legal or school consequences. 
 

To qualify for a Section 504 Accommodation plan, a student must have a disability that significantly affects  a major life activity. A student must have a record of and be regarded as having such an impairment. Eligibility for a 504 must be determined  by a team knowledgeable of the student. Please contact your counselor or administrator to discuss the possibility of a 504 accommodation. Universities that participate in the concurrent enrollment program are not required to follow the school districts 504 or IEPs. The Office of  Disability at each university may be contacted – see the concurrent coordinator, Jill Gardner. 

Student activity cards are available to any student who pays the proper fee. Students who present their student  activity cards will be admitted to athletic events of the school, allowed to check out library books, and pay reduced fees for various out-of town athletic contests and some of the school dances. Regular general admission prices will be charged to those who do not have current  student activity cards. School identification cards will be required of all students who do not purchase activity cards. Students must carry  a student activity card or school identification card to dances or evening activities. When school officials request identification, a student  must present their card. Noncompliance will result in the student being asked to leave the activity. Cards are available in the Finance Office a couple of weeks after school pictures and make up pictures are taken. 

Assemblies are school time and attendance is mandatory. If you do not or cannot attend the assemblies, you must check  out through the attendance office. If a student cannot attend an assembly, the student must checkout through the Attendance Office. 

For the safety and welfare of students and other people, no rollerblades, skateboards,  scooters or bicycles are allowed to be used on any area of the campus. Skateboards, scooters or bicycles that are brought to the school are  the sole responsibility of the student. They need to be placed in the racks that are supplied by the school and securely locked. Skateboards  are not permitted inside the school. 

A high school located in the Community Learning Center is focused on providing basic skills and  core credit for 10th-12th grade students who are committed to graduating from high school. Each student enrolled at BPHS will design an  individualized graduation and career plan through the CCR Plan with on-site career guidance and support. They offer small class sizes in a  safe environment with a variety of educational options. BPHS is purposely kept with low enrollment in order to maintain the fidelity of  educational services for non-traditional students. See your administrator to complete the application. 

The Career Center houses many resources available to students including the Internship Coordinator and the English Language Learner Aide. 

Whenever there is a change in an address or telephone number, students or parents should notify the Counseling Office and update the information in Skyward. In case of an emergency, it is necessary to have the correct address and telephone number on file so that the parent/guardian may be  promptly contacted.

Class parties during school hours are discouraged. ‘Donut runs’ are not allowed. All school activities must have the  approval of the principal.

Food deliveries (i.e. Uber Eats, Pizza delivery, etc…) from outside restaurants to the main office for  students is not allowed. If food is delivered to the office, it will be held by an administrator and a parent will be notified of the incident.  Repeat offenders may have food disposed of. 

Courses offered at the BPHS/CLC will have a career pathway or technical focus. There  are three types of classes at the CLC; concurrent, state certified courses and regular high school classes. Each course will be taught in a two  period block, with most courses running for the entire year. Courses are open to all junior and senior high school students in TCSD. Bus  transportation from your high school will be provided to the CLC. Please see your counselor if you want to attend the CLC. 

Students wishing to participate must be 11th or 12th grade students, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and  meet the ACT requirements. While in any concurrent classes, if a student earns a D or F the student will be dropped from the program.  Concurrent enrollment students will be held to the same attendance policy as the rest of the student body. Some concurrent classes may end  1 to 2 weeks before the end of the second and fourth terms. If this occurs, students are considered ‘released to parent’ and are not to be on  school property during this time.  

Students wanting an appointment with a counselor must use the QR code for their counselor to set up a  time and they will be called out of class. Parents may call the school for appointments 435-884-7730 or use the link on the school website. 

If the custodial rights of parents are divided, it is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school  as to who has access to the child and to provide legal documents in school records. We will not be able to release records to the non-custodial  parent if the appropriate legal documentation is not on file in our Registrar’s Office.  

 The State of Utah requires all students enrolled in driver's education in public schools to be in attendance for  30 hours of instruction. “Driver Education for Utah High Schools Organization, Administration, and Standards.” (2006) Classroom  Instruction pp.6.  

Students will use the “Smart Pass” app to gain permission to be in the halls during class time. Students in the halls  without permission will be subject to the school-wide discipline procedures. Consequences may include but are not limited to lunch detention,  parent conferences, In-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and/or youth court. Students who are on campus, but not enrolled in a  class for that time may be cited for trespassing.

It is the practice of the Tooele County School District to have a health care plan in place for children who have a  health concern. The classroom health care plan (HCP) helps to ensure a better understanding of your child’s health care needs and is directly  reviewed with your child’s teacher and principal. Issues that need to be addressed: administration of medication to students by school  personnel, students carrying and self-administering their own medication, diet modifications, medical conditions, and physical cares that  need to be done during school hours. HCP requires signatures from parents/guardians and health care providers. Under Utah Code 53-A-11- 601 medication administration and possession of medication is allowed at school as long as consents are signed by parents/guardians and  health care provider. If a student requires any of these services or attention regarding a health care concern, it is the parent’s/guardian’s  responsibility to contact the student’s school. The school will provide the appropriate paperwork so the student’s health concerns can be  addressed at the school.  

 Students are considered homeless if they do not live in their guardians’ home, (living with parents at the grandparents’ home,  living on their own, living with a friend, living with a relative other than guardian). See your administrator for assistance and resources for  homeless students. 

Students (who have failed a class) needing credit recovery, may do so by attending afterschool in Extended Day or in  their school schedule during a Credit Recovery class. See your counselor for details and the application process. Not available for original credit. 

 Generally, a student injured on the school campus will be covered by his/her own insurance policy. A reasonable State health  insurance policy is available to the student, but it must be obtained and paid for by each individual student at the beginning of the school year  prior to athletic participation. Forms will be available in the Main Office. The school does not carry student health insurance. No student may  participate in UHSAA activities without proof of insurance coverage. 

Students must have 2.0 GPA and one related class, cannot have more than one “F” or poor attendance history. An internship  should match a CCR Plan goal. Attendance is required at a weekly workshop. All internships must be pre-approved by the Work Base  Learning Coordinator.

 Students may be admitted to the Media Center during class time on the “Smart Pass” from the classroom  teacher or during lunch hours. No food or drink is allowed in the Media Center. An area will be designated where students may leave personal  belongings, but the Media Center cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. Over-due books deprive other students from using the  materials. Over-due notices will be given to students through their English teacher. A book more than one month over-due will be considered  lost. Students are responsible to pay for lost books. Additional books cannot be checked out until over-due books are returned or lost book  fee paid. All charges not paid by the end of the school year will be entered on the student’s fee account. Chromebooks are checked out from  the media center and issues with Chromebooks should be reported to the librarian. 

Lockers are rental units owned by the school and each student renting a locker must keep the outside and inside clean. Students  who need to replace a lock will be charged $5.00. Contact Mrs. Kelsey in the Copy Center for lockers. Administration reserves the right to search school lockers.

All lost and found articles should be turned into the Main Office. Before articles can be claimed, they must be  accurately identified by their owners. The school is not responsible for valuables lost at school. All items left in lost and found will be  donated after the last day of each quarter.  

When school sponsored out-of-state trips occur during the school year  and require missing school, district policy will be followed. The students must maintain a 2.0 GPA for the quarter prior to the trip.  

In order to park in the SHS parking lot, students and staff must have a parking decal that can be obtained through the  front office. Parking spaces are first come, first served. Students returning from off-site classes or lunch may find it difficult to locate a  parking space upon returning. This is NOT a valid excuse to park illegally. Latecomers should expect to walk farther to reach the school  building. Student vehicles parked on campus without a valid parking decal will be subject to the consequences listed below. Students only  need a decal to park on campus during school hours. Issued Stansbury High School parking decals must be displayed on the inside upper  corner of the windshield on the driver's side. 
Offenses and repeat offenses can and will result in one or any of the following: 
1. Verbal directive to move vehicle to a different location 
2. Verbal directive to move vehicle to a different location and parent contact 
3. Loss of privilege to attend school sponsored activities 
4. Suspension: In School and/or Out of School 
5. Parking privileges being revoked 
6. Referral to School Resource Officer 
7. Assignment of administrative “U” to transcript 
No parking decals will be issued for golf carts, UTVs, ATVs, or other recreational vehicles. Due to the risk associated with these vehicles  and their drivers, they will not be allowed on the SHS campus. Exceptions will be made for vehicles owned by the school and operated by a  TCSD or SHS staff member. 
Students who illegally park in areas not designated for student parking are subject to the consequences above. Student parking  consequences will be issued for parking in designated “staff” parking spaces, “visitor” parking spaces, the bus and front drop off areas,  “handicap” parking spaces where a vehicle ADA permit is not displayed, red curb zones, non-marked spaces or endcaps, reserved space  that is indicated with signage (school vehicle parking spaces), or parking in areas not intended for parking such as on sidewalks or lawns.  Tooele County Sheriff's Department may also issue their own parking citations for vehicles illegally parked on surrounding streets. 
 

Cheating and/or plagiarism are regarded as very serious offenses. Copying or paraphrasing material/text from the work of  another student, from published sources (i.e.: Cliff Notes, Spark Notes, books, magazines, newspapers, etc.) and/or from the Internet without  proper documentation constitutes academic theft. AI may only be used within guidelines set by the teacher.
Consequences for cheating and/or plagiarism in Language Arts classes, and possibly other classes:
1st offense-Student will earn a zero on the assignment and will be required to make it up within two days to earn the credit. Parents will be  notified.  
2nd-Student will earn a zero and will not be allowed to make the assignment up. Parents will be notified and a meeting will be set up between  parents, student, and teacher.  
3rd-Student will earn a zero and will not be able to make the assignment up. Parents will be notified, the administration will be notified, and  disciplinary action will be taken. Suspension from school may result.  

Community announcements must be approved by the District Administrative Office before being put on display. Posters or  announcements to be displayed anywhere in the building, in designated areas, must be approved by school administration. Do not use paste  or cellophane tape, and do not attach to painted or brick walls. Poster size may not exceed 4' by 6'. 

PDA is limited to hand holding and hugging at SHS. If this policy is violated, consequences will  be assigned according to the table of consequences in the student handbook. 

Report cards can be accessed through Skyward, can be downloaded and printed by the Students or Parents, usually two  weeks after the term ends. Hard Copies can be obtained through the counseling office.  

The bus driver has complete authority over his/her bus, and all rules must be strictly adhered to by the students. Students,  who refuse to promptly obey the directions of the driver, or refuse to obey riding regulations, may forfeit their privilege to ride on the bus.  Any deliberate damage to a bus will be paid for by the student or parent. 

The office personnel will not be held responsible to deliver messages to students, except in cases of an emergency.  We understand that parents may feel the need to get in touch with students during the school day, but we cannot stop the instruction of the  other students in the class for any reason other than an emergency.  
Arrangements for routine matters such as rides to and from school, car and house key delivery and pick-up, medical appointments, job  times, meeting places, etc. should be made before students arrive at school.  
 

Credit Recovery will be done through Edgenuity. See your school counselor for more information. 

StAT is a team of counselors, administrators and teachers where specific situations can be  discussed to help assist teachers with students who may need more help is certain areas. The ultimate goal of StAT is to get students the  resources they need through educator referrals to be successful. 

Students will refrain from using office phones unless illness or an emergency arises. Students are to use the phone in the  Attendance Office at these times.  

Textbooks are rented to students by the Board of Education. Once a book is assigned to a student, it becomes his/her responsibility to take care of it. Lost and damaged books must be paid for by the student.  

Tooele School District Transportation Policy allows only guardians and  designated adults over 21 years of age to transport a student to a school event when circumstances do not allow a student to ride in the district  bus or car. Private Vehicle Transportation Forms are available in the office. It is policy at SHS all students will ride in district transportation  to all events. Deseret Peak and the baseball fields have been approved as areas where students may transport themselves when necessary.  Only under unusual circumstances will approval for other transportation be given.

Under the law a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he/she enters or remains on school property, parent release, release time  (seminary), without authorization, when notice against such entry or remaining has been given warning personally by a school official; by  signs posted to prevent trespassers or by current order of suspension or expulsion. Trespassing will result in a legal citation. 

Parents are always welcome at SHS. An appointment needs to be made to see a teacher or to visit a classroom. To ensure the  safety of all persons and to maintain an educational environment free from disruption, all visitors must sign in/out at the Main Office and  wear a Visitor’s Pass while on campus. 

** District policy mandates student visitors are prohibited on campus. **
 

When a school emergency or disaster situation occurs, we want to be prepared. A school emergency response chart is posted in every classroom   with directions for emergencies that may occur while school is in session.  
Students will review these procedures with the teacher during the first week of school. We will briefly cover important information for parents and  
students in this handbook. 
In case of major emergencies, parents can help us by not calling the school.  The best way to gain information is from the school through ParentSquare text, through radio, television, or websites to find important broadcasted information. Parents need to establish a meeting place with your students so they know where to go if disaster strikes and understand the codes and  procedures we will take at SHS. 
REUNIFICATION CENTERS: If students and staff need to relocate away from SHS because of an emergency, they will be at Rose Springs Elementary  
or Stansbury Park Elementary. Parents will be able to pick up student from there. Students will only be released to parents or persons identified on the students emergency release form. 
SHELTERING IN PLACE (IN SCHOOL SHELTERING): If there is a disaster that warrants staying in the school, the Main Office will announce a “Shelter.” Teachers will go to their doors and briefly check their hall to bring in students. They will then keep students in that room until an announcement to release is made, a runner comes to their room and announces the “Shelter” is over, or an alarm indicates they are to move outside. If there were an outside threat to staff/students, the school would be placed in “lockdown.” Students or staff left in the halls would move to the closest  classroom or secured area and get out of sight.  

Lettering criteria can be obtained from the coach of the requested sport. 
ELIGIBILITY RULES: Participation in athletic competition, drama, debate, or other representative programs, clubs, or student body  organizations, shall be permitted only in harmony with eligibility rules approved by the state, the region and the administration. Students  who violate the student code of conduct in any way jeopardize their extracurricular eligibility. One major violation either at school or in the  community, if deemed severe enough by the school administration, could result in immediate removal from a team organization. 
SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS: ** CHANGES ARE EXPECTED PENDING NOTIFICATION FROM THE UTAH HIGH  SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION. ** An individual must be enrolled in at least four classes at SHS in order to be eligible to represent  his/her school in interscholastic competition. Exemption requests to this policy should be directed to the principal. 
• No student shall be eligible to represent his/her school if he/she has uncleared Us or is failing more than one subject and a minimum  grade point average shall be 2.0 from the previous term. I’s, F’s and WF’s are computed into the grade point average as a zero  value. Students with more than one I or F are ineligible until made up. The grade point average shall be based on each quarter’s  work with eligibility being approved by the building principal based upon individual student’s IEP or CCR Plan and documented  test results relating to learning disabilities. “Eligibility under this rule is determined when grades are posted. Grades are ‘posted’  when the school registrar enters all grades electronically and are available to students, parents and teachers. In no case may the  posting date be more than 5 school days following the last day of the grading period. Grade changes after the posting date cannot  restore lost eligibility, except for a documents clerical error.”
• Home-schooled students must have a meeting with the Principal prior to the quarter of participation to review their home educational  plan. 
• Where a student has failed to meet the minimum requirements set forth above, he/she shall also be ineligible for participation in  UHSAA activities in the succeeding grading period until such deficiencies have been corrected. (A grading period is defined as  the one in which he/she is participating, as well as the one previous grading period not on the entire previous year.)  
• Deficiencies, including incomplete conditions and failures from a previous grading period may be made up during a subsequent  grading period. Summer school course work taken to remediate 4th term grades will be accepted for first quarter eligibility. 
SMOKING, DRINKING, OR USING DRUGS DURING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Any student representing Tooele  County School District in any extracurricular activities who is found guilty of using tobacco, alcohol or drugs will be dealt with as follows: 
• First Offense: The student will be suspended from the team or organization for a period of at least two weeks or at least two consecutive  events, games, meets, matches, competitions or performances at the same level of play (and any intervening levels as well). The  offender will not be allowed to participate with the team or organization in any practice, performance or competition session for  the full time of their suspension. The suspension will include participation in all extracurricular activities sponsored by TCSD schools or by the UHSAA that are being participated in by the suspended student. The student will not be allowed to travel to away  contests with the organization he/she is suspended from. At the end of the suspension period, the student may apply for  reinstatement to the organization he/she was suspended from. If the student wishes to be reinstated, a meeting between the parent(s),  the suspended student, the coach/advisor, and the principal may take place. It will be the school authorities’ decision to either  accept or reject the application for reinstatement of the student. If and when the student is reinstated, he/she will be placed on  probation for the remainder of the sport or activity’s season in which he/she is involved. 
• Second Offense: The student will be suspended from participation in that sport/activity for the rest of the season. • Third Offense: An eighteen-week suspension from all games, meets, matches, competitions, performances and practices for all extra curricular activities at SHS. Where applicable this suspension carries over into the following school year. Reinstatement of  eligibility at the end of the eighteen-week suspension is predicated upon successful completion of a formal assessment, intervention  and treatment program.  
TRYOUTS FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Students must have met the UHSAA requirements prior to the beginning of  tryouts. If the student receives an “I” for incomplete, it must be taken care of within two weeks and prior to tryouts. If the student has received  more than one “F” grade in the previous quarter, he/she is not eligible to participate. A “U” counts as an F until cleared under the UHSAA  rules. “Eligibility under this rule is determined when grades are posted. Grades are ‘posted’ when the school registrar enters all grades  electronically and are available to students, parents and teachers. In no case may the posting date be more than 5 school days following the  last day of the grading period. Grade changes after the posting date cannot restore lost eligibility, except for a documents clerical error.” 
VIOLATION OF SAFE SCHOOL PROVISION: Any student(s) who is suspended from SHS or a member school for violation of the  Safe Schools provision of that district board of education, shall be declared ineligible for participation in any activity for a period equal to  any suspension, bar or dismissal, but in no case shall the period exceed twelve months. If the student is transferred to another school, the  transfer rule provisions will apply. 
INDIVIDUAL COACHES/ADVISORS’ RESTRICTIONS OR POLICIES MAY NOT BE LESS THAN THOSE OUTLINED  ABOVE. COACHES MUST PUBLISH ANY RESTRICTIONS STRICTER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE AT THE  BEGINNING OF EACH SEASON
 

TSCD Policy 11012