Welcome to Cambridge-Isanti High School

“Home of the Bluejackets” ____________________________________________________________________________ The main purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you, the student with the organization of your high school. It is intended to help you and should you be confused by any of its contents, please contact any faculty member. Experience has shown that the best guarantee of accomplishing a job successfully is to start it in the right way. Undefined goals, inefficient methods, and wasted hours are often key factors in failing to complete a task. Therefore, it is important to observe these guidelines in order to make the school year a success, for us as individuals and for the entire student body of Cambridge-Isanti High School. Asterisks (*) used throughout the handbook indicate District #911 School Board Policies.

__________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATION Brenda Damiani, Principal Chad Gerlach, Assistant Principal Pam Austad, Assistant Principal Mark Solberg, Activities Director 430 N.W. 8th Avenue, Cambridge, MN 55008 Phone: (763) 689-6066 Fax: (763) 689-6060 www.cambridge.k12.mn.us In case of loss, a $5.00 replacement fee will be charged

Table of Contents Cambridge-Isanti School Song .................. 3 Mission Statement...................................... 4 Frequently Called Numbers ....................... 5 Visitor Sign in Procedure ........................... 6 Regular Bell Schedule: .............................. 8 Two Hour Late Start: .................................. 8 Using Your Student Planner/Handbook ..... 9 Academic Information .............................. 12 Introduction ......................................... 12 Class Registration............................... 12 Repeat Course Policy ......................... 12 Credit Requirements ........................... 12 Schedule Adjustments ........................ 12 Grade Reports .................................... 13 Graduation .......................................... 13 Honors Requirements ......................... 13 Honor Roll ........................................... 14 Incompletes ........................................ 14 Independent Study Guidelines ........... 14 National Honor Society ....................... 14 Activities ................................................... 14 Academic Eligibility Requirements ..... 14 2015-16 Athletic and Activities Fees .. 16 Attendance Policy: ................................... 16 Types of Absences ............................. 17 Attendance Consequences ................ 17 Maximum Absence Rule (Truancy/Unexcused) ......................... 17 Appeal Procedure .................................... 17 Tardy Policy ........................................ 18 Attendance Responsibilities ..................... 18 Student ............................................... 18 Parent/Guardian ................................. 18 Teachers ............................................. 18 Attendance Law .................................. 19 Law for 18-Year Old Students ............ 19 Special Absence Situations ................ 19 Sporting Event/Academic Activities Absence .............................................. 19 Emergency ............................................... 19 Accidents, Illnesses and Injuries ........ 19 Drills .................................................... 19 Student Insurance............................... 20 General Information ................................. 20

Building Hours .................................... 20 Change of Address ............................. 20 Closed Campus .................................. 20 Directory Information .......................... 20 Health & Safety: Asbestos, Pesticide, and IAQ Notifications .......................... 21 General Notice for School Employees and Parents ........................................ 22 General Information ................................. 23 Dances ............................................... 23 Field Trips ........................................... 23 Foreign Exchange Students ............... 23 Lockers ............................................... 23 Lost and Found .................................. 23 Media Center Hours ........................... 23 Textbooks/Library Materials ............... 23 Open Enrollment (Admission of Non Resident Students) ............................. 24 Pets at School .................................... 24 Search of Student Lockers, Personal Possessions and Student Person ...... 24 Security Cameras ............................... 24 Student Planner Replacement ........... 24 ISD #911 acceptable use policy ......... 25 Student Visitors .................................. 25 Weather Closing ................................. 25 Withdrawals/Transfers ........................ 25 Yearbook ............................................ 25 Nurse/Health Office ................................. 25 Updating Health Information............... 25 Head Lice Management ..................... 26 Medications at School Procedure....... 26 Special Dietary Needs: ....................... 26 Food service ....................................... 27 Parent Involvement .................................. 28 Family access information .................. 28 Parent Advisory Committees .............. 28 Volunteers: ......................................... 28 Student Conduct ...................................... 29 Philosophy .......................................... 29 Disciplinary Guidelines ....................... 29 Behavior Modification Options ............ 29 Due Process ....................................... 30 Bullying Prohibition Policy (Policy #514) ............................................................ 30

Harassment and Violence .................. 30 Employment And Services Criminal History Background Checks .............. 32 Notice To Parents And Guardians ...... 32 School Activities Conduct ................... 32 Student Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior ................................................... 33 Arson, Explosives, Fireworks (Use/Possession) and Terroristic/Bomb Threats ................................................ 33 Backpacks/Book Bags and Purses..... 33 Bullying/Cyberbullying ........................ 33 Chemical Use (Policy #418) ............... 34 Cheating ............................................. 34 Disruptive Classroom Behavior .......... 34 Elevator Use ....................................... 34 Falsification of Any Records, Documents, Notes or Signatures ........ 35 Fighting ............................................... 35 Hazing................................................. 35 Inappropriate Signs of Affection ......... 35 Insubordination Towards Staff ............ 35 Internet Access/Use Violations ........... 35 Intimidation Or Threatening To Cause Physical Injury..................................... 35 Leaving School Grounds .................... 36 Locker Use/Damage ........................... 36 Electronic Devices .............................. 36 Pledge of Allegiance ........................... 36 Speeding/Erratic Driving on or Near School Grounds .................................. 37 Student Dress and Appearance ......... 37 Theft.................................................... 38 Tobacco Possession, Use Or Tobacco Look-Alike Products On School Grounds, Facilities Or At Activities ..... 38 Electronic Cigarettes/Nicotine Delivery System ................................................ 38 Truancy ............................................... 38 Unauthorized Area .............................. 38 Vandalism ........................................... 38 Weapons - Use, Possession .............. 39 Student Confidentiality ............................. 39 Military Recruiters ............................... 39 Student Pictures ................................. 39

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Student Disability Nondiscrimination ....... 40 Student Services ...................................... 40 Transportation Information For Student Handbooks ............................................... 41 Bus Rules) .......................................... 41 Prohibited Objects .............................. 41 Schedules ........................................... 42 Student Conduct ................................. 42 Driving Cars/Motorcycles to School ... 43 Parking Violation Sequential Consequences.................................... 43 College and Career Center Services ....... 44 Additional Career Center Services ..... 44 CIHS School Map .................................... 45

Cambridge-Isanti School Song Cam XXX bridge XXX High XXX School Cam X bridge X High X School Cam-bridge High School, Cam-bridge High School Yea, rah rah Jackets REPEAT Fight on for dear old Cambridge High Let’s hear you raise the battle cry We’re gonna win this game So we can all proclaim That we’re the best team in the land Rah! Rah! Rah! Blue Jackets, show your power zest Don’t let the ____________________ get a rest For the white and blue Forever we’ll be true Come on let’s win, this, game REPEAT V-I-C-T-O-R-Y A victory, a victory For Cam-bridge High!

*For school district policies, please reference the Cambridge-Isanti District Website The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes.

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Cambridge-Isanti School District #911 Mission Statement The mission of District 911, as the leader in innovative education offering unlimited options and opportunities, is to develop well-rounded individuals who excel in leadership, achieve at the highest levels and are responsible citizens, through highly effective staff addressing the unique needs of each individual in partnership with parents, students, and a unified community.

We Believe We believe that every person needs to feel valued, respected, and safe in order to maximize their potential. We believe that strong individuals and communities depend on giving to, caring for, and serving each other. We believe everyone has a purpose beyond themselves. We believe communication, critical-thinking, collaboration, and creativity are necessary to thrive in a changing world. We believe honesty and integrity are essential to all positive relationships. We believe every person has a responsibility to live up to their own high expectations. We believe every person learns uniquely. We believe success can come from the ability to learn from and work through adversity. We believe learning occurs best when social, emotional, and physical needs are met. We believe every person has value with skills and talents that make them unique. We believe every person is responsible for their own choices. We believe education provides the greatest access to opportunities. We believe as technology use increases there is continued value in the skills and benefits of face-toface communication. We believe involvement in meaningful activities enriches your life. We believe that learning begins at birth and never ends.

Cambridge-Isanti School District #911 “5 traits of Character Education” Respect *Respect means recognizing the value of people, property, the environment and yourself.

Compassion *Compassion is caring about how others feel and doing kind and thoughtful deeds for people.

Responsibility *Responsibility is being dependable and accountable for your words and actions.

Honesty *Honesty is being truthful.

Self-Discipline *Self-discipline is making good choices and having control over your thoughts and actions

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Frequently Called Numbers Cambridge-Isanti High School Phone ............................................ 689-6066 Fax ................................................ 689-6060 Activities Mark Solberg (Director) ................ 689-6011 Robin Schulz (Admin. Asst.) ........ 689-6016 Address/Telephone Changes Delilah Bredeson ........................... 689-6006 Administration Principal: Brenda Damiani ............ 689-6002 AP (A-K): Chad Gerlach .................... 689-6024 AP (L-Z): Pam Austad ................... 689-6008 Attendance Line .......................... 689-6090 Counselors Justina Glovatsky (A-G) …………. 689-6019 Kim Choyke (H-O)…………………. 689-6010 Mandy Johnson (P-Z)……………... 689-6022 Charity Allen………….……………...689-6060 (Chemical Health Specialist) Parking Permits /Fines Vicky Zaiser................................... 689-6499

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Police Liaison Officer Officer Jesse Peck ............................... 689-6405 Health Office Jayne Zurn ........................................... 689-6041 District Office Superintendent Dr. Raymond Queener. ................. 689-6202 Director of Teaching and Learning: Gregory Winter .............................. 689-6217 Director of Finance: Kris Crocker ................................... 689-6205 Director of Transportation: Michael Nelson .............................. 689-6280 District # 911 School Board Members Chair: Tim Hitchings ......................763-444-5624 Vice Chair: Gary Hawkins .............763-689-3831 Treasurer: Heidi Sprandel .............612-998-5644 Clerk: Lynn Wedlund .....................763-689-4121 Director: Jenni Caulk .....................763-689-5888 Director: Darcy Windsor ................763-226-4424 Director: Kyle Johnson……………763-744-8453

Visitor Sign in Procedure To ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors to our buildings, CambridgeIsanti Public Schools has implemented the following visitor safety procedures. This is a district wide policy, and all visitors to any Cambridge-Isanti Public School buildings are required to adhere to the outlined procedures listed below. 1. Enter through the designated visitor or main entrance to report to the main office. For the safety of all students, employees and visitors, all exterior doors will be locked during designated visitor management hours, except for the designated visitor entry for each school. Upon entering the building, all visitors are required to report to the main office. 2. Identify yourself You will be asked who you are here to visit. If you are requesting to see or remove a student from a school building, you must have authorization from parent or guardian. 3. Present your valid photo identification to a staff member. All visitors will be asked to verify their identity by showing office staff a form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license or government issued ID card. We will not be able to check you in as a visitor without your photo ID. 4. Visitor Management Software/Badge and Lanyard Your ID will be scanned into our secure visitor management database for visitor management purposes only. A photo visitor badge will be printed and used as your visitor credential for the day you visit school. You will be issued a colored lanyard necklace with a plastic sleeve that will hold your credential. Office staff will retain your ID card for the duration of your visit. Your picture ID will be returned to you when you return to the office to check out as a visitor. 5. Wear your visitor badge and lanyard at all times The visitor badge must be displayed around your neck with your visitor badge visible at all times during your visit. For the safety of students, employees and other visitors, please be aware that our staff have been trained to approach and question visitors who are in the building and not wearing an ID badge. 6. Return to the office to turn in your visitor badge before leaving the building At the completion of your visit; you will be required to check back in at the main office to return your visitor badge and to sign out as a visitor. Your photo ID will be returned to you when you check out as a visitor. 7. Deliveries/Contractors All loading docks are equipped with intercom security cameras that communicate with front office staff. Delivery personnel will be required to show identification by holding their ID badge in front of the camera for the front office to verify their identity and state the nature of their business. Upon verification, office staff will allow access into the building.

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8. Please be advised of school district policy #903 Policy #903 (outlined below) states that an individual or group may be denied permission to visit a school if visitor(s) do not comply with school district procedures or if the visit is not in the best interest of students, employees, or the school district. Policy # 903 states “An individual or group who enters school property without complying with the procedures and requirements may be guilty of criminal trespass and thus subject to criminal penalty. Such persons may be detained by the school principal or a person designated by the school principal in a reasonable manner for a reasonable period of time pending the arrival of a police officer.” We understand that your time is valuable! For the safety of all students, employees and visitors, we ask for your patience and understanding as we follow our district policy and procedure to issue you your credentials as a visitor. Thank you for visiting Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools!

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Regular Bell Schedule: Period 1……………..…………………………………….8:20-9:20 Period 2…………….……….…………………………….9:26-10:26 Period 3……………….................................................10:32-11:32 Period 4……………….................................................11:38-1:13 1st Lunch…………………………………….…….…… 11:32-12:02 Passing Time………………………………….…………..12:02-12:08 Class………………………………………………….…….12:08-1:13 Class…………………………………………….………….11:38-12:08 2nd Lunch…………………………………………….….…12:08-12:38 Passing Time………………………………………..…….12:38-12:43 Class………………………………………………….….…12:43-1:13 Class…………………………………………….…………11:38-12:42 3rd Lunch……………………………………….……….…12:42-1:13 Passing Time………………….…………………………..1:13-1:19 Directed Study……………………………………………..1:19-1:44 Period 6………………………………….………………....1:50-2:50

Two Hour Late Start: Period 1…………………………………………………….10:20-10:53 Period 2…………………………………………………….10:59-11:32 Period 4………………………………….…………………11:38-1:13 Lunch A schedule Lunch A………………………………………..11:32-12:02 Class……………………………………..…….12:08-1:13 Lunch B schedule Class…………………………………………...11:38-12:08 Lunch B……………………………..…………12:08-12:38 Class……………………………..………..…..12:43-1:13 Lunch C schedule Class………………………………………...…11:38-12:42 Lunch C………………………………………..12:42-1:13 Period 3………………………………………………......…1:19-2:01 Period 5………………………………………………..……2:07-2:50

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Using Your Student Planner/Handbook How To Use Your Planner To Manage Your Time! Students have never been busier juggling academics, extra-curriculars, employment, and family responsibilities. Planning and organizing will allow you to manage our time more effectively, reduce stress, and leave you more leisure time. Statistics show that effective use of a planner can give you: • 25-33% more time for the fun things you want to do. • Reduction in your anxiety/stress level. • More sleep at night. • A great habit to have developed by the time you go to any post-secondary institution or training where you will have a less structured schedule. Here Are Some Guidelines to Help You With Time Management: • Use your time wisely, make use of “down time” whenever possible. • Get to class on time, do not miss out on anything that should be recorded in your planner. • Start working on an assignment right away. If you run into problems, you have time to ask your teacher before you leave the classroom or school for the day. • Use study hall time or study time in your classes. If you don’t have a current assignment to work on, study your notes from earlier class periods.

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• Don’t miss school. You will miss out on valuable class discussions and assignments and will have more work when you return. • Make a “To Do List” (TDL). In the evening or the early morning, list the tasks you want to accomplish for the day and rank each task (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.). Complete the tasks according to their importance and either cross them out or check them off when they are completed. Guidelines to Using Your Planner • Record assignments, projects, and due dates. • For long assignments, take the time to space out the tasks of the assignment or project and write them down in your planner. • Don’t “cram” the night before -the learning will only be compromised • Record test dates and information to be studied on tests. • Record dates and times of meetings, practices, games, and other appointments. • Record dates that are important to you (vacation days, birthdays, etc). • Record your work schedule. • Use the reference section – academic helps in the areas of English, Math and Science every morning to begin mentally planning your day.

Study Skills Prioritize your assignments on your weekly calendar pages before you start studying. The following tips will help you maximize your learning during your study time and give you extra free time. • Find a quiet place to study, make sure it is well lit, and keep the television and radio OFF or turned down low. They will only distract you if they are too loud. • Sit in a chair that has a straight back. You’ll get too sleepy studying on your bed or in a soft chair. Make sure there is enough fresh air. • Have all your supplies easily accessible- books, calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, paper, note cards, highlighters, paper clips, etc. • Keep your workplace organized and clean.

Reading, Listening, And Note Taking • Think about what you are reading. If the reading is hard to understand, stop and summarize what you’ve read. You may need to re-read the section more slowly and look up words you don’t understand. • Use shortcuts such as symbols and abbreviations to speed up your writing. • Listen and record information that teachers indicate is important. (“This is important.” “Listen to what I am saying.” “Don’t forget this.”) • Listen carefully and stay focused. Ask the teacher to explain a point if you don’t understand everything. • Evaluate what you read and hear before writing anything. • Taking notes: a. Keep notes for each subject together b. Use highlighters/colored pencils for different subjects. c. Write down vocabulary terms and their definitions. • Using flash cards is a GREAT way to memorize vocabulary, formulas, concepts, history events, science facts, etc. before a test

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Cambridge-Isanti School District #911 Respect: Let It Begin Here Respect is the cornerstone of all our interactions and behaviors. We acknowledge the dignity and worth of one another, and strive never to diminish by our conduct or our attitude.

Mission Statement The mission of Cambridge-Isanti High School, a progressive educational leader, is to ensure all students are highly productive citizens excelling in a global society through a collaborative, diverse educational experience that addresses the unique needs of each student.

Inappropriate Language At Cambridge-Isanti High School, disrespectful language of any kind will not be tolerated. Any use of ethnic slurs and derogatory/insulting terms relating to mental and/or physical ability, appearance, gender, country of origin, home language, religion, sexual orientation, or social class is strictly forbidden. The use of such language anywhere on school premises /grounds will result in immediate consequences, such as but not limited to: referral to office; contacting parent(s); and suspension.

Inappropriate Actions Inappropriate actions of any kind will not be tolerated. Any display of hostility or disrespectful behavior will be met with consequences. Hostile gestures, facial expressions or body language will not be tolerated. Inappropriate touching, pushing and shoving or violence of any kind is unacceptable. Defacing of school property, displays of offensive symbols and words on clothing, book covers, or motor vehicles driven/parked on school property will not be tolerated.

Responding To Hate Speech or Hate Crimes at School One of the simplest measures of school’s commitment to respect is the quality of interaction in its hallways. The use of put-downs and epitaphs, physical intimidation or visual messages of hate creates a toxic environment for learning and growth. The 1st amendment may protect student’s right to say, write, or display a sense of words and symbols but courts have ruled that schools can punish behavior, including speech, that is disruptive to the educational process. Perhaps the best approach in balancing First amendment rights with other concerns is to stress the importance of a safe atmosphere in which every student is treated with respect. The Confederate flag is considered offensive, therefore is not permitted on Cambridge-Isanti High School property.

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Academic Information Introduction The years you spend at Cambridge-Isanti High School are some of the most important years of your life. In all probability, you will never again have as many people helping you and as interested in your well-being. We ask that you be good school citizens who represent yourself, your parents, and your school.

Class Registration Parents/guardians are asked to work with their children in choosing classes. Classes should be selected based on graduation requirements, future goals, student ability, and class appropriateness. If a student inadvertently takes the same class twice, the student will only receive credit once. Students must register carefully to avoid this situation. Students are responsible for meeting all graduation requirements.

Repeat Course Policy Students may repeat a course to improve their grade. It will be based on space availability. Procedure: Students wishing to retake a course must pick up a request form in the counseling office. The completed form must be submitted to the student’s counselor on the first day the student enters the class. The transcript will show the best grade earned in the class. The other entry for the class on the transcript will show RC in the grade column. The RC does not affect GPA calculations. Only one credit will be awarded for the class.

Credit Requirements Students must register for a minimum of 15 academic credits per year. A credit consists of a one hour trimester class meeting every school day for one trimester. To earn a credit in a class, a student must maintain regular attendance, complete required assignments and demonstrate mastery of major objectives through appropriate assessments.

Schedule Adjustments Class registrations are considered permanent when school begins. Reasons for initiating schedule adjustments: • A student being ill-suited for a class (as determined by classroom teacher and counselor)) • A lack of class prerequisite • Adding a failed required course not already rescheduled • Adding elective classes to increase credits (other classes may not be switched) Policy for Schedule Adjustments • Any student who needs a schedule adjustment must have the approval of the teacher, counselor and parent/guardian. • Any student who drops a trimester class may receive a failing grade. • The teacher and the counselor will have the final determination of the student’s grade at the time of withdrawal, based on the student’s current status in the class. • Students who withdraw from a yearlong course after two weeks will receive a failing grade and no credit on their transcript. This policy also applies to post-secondary enrollment option PSEO students. • When necessary, changes will be made for special programs such as on the job training or special education programs.

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Grade Reports High school grade reports are posted to Family Access after each trimester. A weekly progress report is e-mailed at the conclusion of every school week. As a general rule, a student will not be failed for a grading period unless a prior notice has been given to the parents. The third term report card will be mailed approximately two weeks after the end of the grade period. Parents are highly encouraged to update their e-mail address at the start of every school year to receive this valuable information.

Graduation Fifty-two credits are required for graduation. The principal has the final determination on credits and graduation eligibility. Each student is responsible for earning the necessary credits and meeting graduation requirements. A senior must register a full schedule and maintain full-time status. Students may be removed from graduation exercises if they fail a necessary class or for discipline reasons leading up to and including the date of graduation. Seniors with failing grades in courses needed to meet graduation requirements have until their last day of school to earn the credit(s). However, a determination (for practice and program deadlines) will be made the week prior to practice. Students must also meet all state mandated graduation requirements. These requirements will be explained to students and parents as student’s progress through high school.

Honors Requirements Honors status is based on a student’s academic standing at the end of the second trimester of his/her senior year. Those students with a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.33 to 3.66 will graduate with “Honors.” Students with averages of 3.67 or higher will graduate with “Distinction.” You need to be a full-time student at CIHS to receive these honors. Courses taken under the post-secondary enrollment option (PSEO) program are counted under our GPA ranking. CIHS AP Scholar awards have been modified due to the fact that fewer AP courses are now being offered at our school: CIHS AP Scholars Graduating seniors who have taken 4 AP courses (earning 8 credits from four different courses) are designated CIHS AP Scholars. They receive gold honor cords to be worn at graduation. Graduating seniors who have taken 5 AP courses (earning at least 10 credits from five different courses) are designated CIHS AP Scholars of High Distinction. They receive gold stoles to be worn at graduation. Students may substitute one of the following for one of the required AP courses. (Four of the five courses taken must be AP): (See Mrs. Fahrni for prior approval.) Complete College Chemistry and take AP Chem Exam Complete College Calculus and take AP Calculus Exam Complete College Biology and take AP Biology Exam Complete College German IV and take AP German Language Exam Complete College Geography and take AP Human Geography Exam Complete College Psych/Soc and take AP Psychology Exam Complete College Stats and Probability and take AP Statistics Exam Complete College Economics and take AP Economics Exam Complete at least 2 credits in AP Independent Study and take AP Exam in that subject area

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Honor Roll Students achieving a GPA of 3.33 or higher for the current term grading period will be included on the honor roll for that term. Students will be listed according to grade level.

Incompletes For determining honor roll, graduation honors and Cambridge-Isanti High School academic eligibility requirements, all incompletes will be assigned a value of 0.00 (F) in determining grade-point averages. When these incompletes are satisfied and a new grade is entered on the records, a new GPA will be determined. The student is responsible for completing all work. Amy Schottenbauer shall be notified by written statement from the instructor on grade changes two weeks from the end of the trimester.

Independent Study Guidelines The purpose of Independent Study is for exploration, advanced study, enrichment and compacting curriculum. To apply for an independent study course, students must submit a formal proposal using the application form available online. The form and its approval must be completed prior to the start of the Independent Study. Any faculty member may serve as an advisor for an independent course of study.

National Honor Society Senior and junior students with grade point averages (GPAs) of 3.5 or higher that meet leadership and character standards are invited to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. Applications are made to the advisor. Application forms and selection process explanations are available to eligible students. A faculty committee reviews each application on the basis of leadership, character and service determines selection. Students may lose membership if their GPA falls below 3.5 before graduation. Students may also be dismissed from the Society if they violate any school or district policies regarding possession and/or use of any mood altering chemicals such as alcohol, tobacco or any other controlled substances. Other reasons for dismissal include cheating and other serious violations of school and district policies and civil laws. Due process procedures are followed.

Activities Academic Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to participate in Minnesota State High School League governed activities, a student must be making satisfactory progress toward the requirements for graduation from CambridgeIsanti High School. A student in grades 9-12 is also required to achieve a trimester average of 1.33 GPA (D+). A. At the end of each twelve weeks, a list will be distributed indicating by grade all students who received a GPA of 1.32 or less during the twelve week period. Final grades will not be used for eligibility purposes. B. A student who appears on this 1.32 or less GPA list will be contacted and a letter sent to his/her parents or guardian, indicating that he/she has not satisfied the minimum requirements necessary to compete in extracurricular activities. At that time the student will be placed on academic probation for twelve weeks. A student on academic probation may continue to practice and compete.

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C. A student on academic probation will be placed on academic suspension if he/she receives a 1.32 or less GPA at the end of the twelve-week academic probation period. A student on academic suspension will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities during the twelve-week grading period. If a student is still receiving a 1.32 or less GPA at the end of each subsequent twelve weeks, he/she will remain on suspension. Practice will be allowed during the suspension period. D. Those students on probation must commit to study at least three days per week during their probation period. Those students on suspension must commit to study four days per week during their suspension period. E. If a student is suspended and he/she or his/her parent or guardian feels that there were significant extenuating circumstances for receiving a 1.32 or less GPA, the student or parent/guardian may request to have the case reviewed before an academic eligibility committee. (Some examples of extenuating circumstances could be a learning disability, a prolonged absence due to sickness, injury, or an extreme family emergency, if adequately substantiated) The request must be made in writing to the principal. The committee will include: 1. Each of the student’s teachers. 2. Principal. 3. Counselor and/or advisor. 4. Special education teacher, if applicable. 5. Parent/guardian. 6. Activities director. The principal will schedule the eligibility committee meeting, preside over the meeting, and notify the student and his/her parents of the final decision. If the committee determines that there were significant extenuating circumstances for falling below a 1.32 GPA, the committee may allow the student to participate in extracurricular activities. F. All non-scholastic activities under school supervision will be governed by these eligibility rules.

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2015-16 Athletic and Activities Fees Mark Solberg, Activities Director Activity Fees-Grades 7-12 $175 First Activity ..................................$125 $175 Second Activity .............................$125 $100 Third Activity .................................$50 $87.50 Reduced Lunch first activity ..........$62.50 $87.50 Reduced lunch second activity .....$62.50 $50 Reduced lunch third activity ..........$25 $25 Free lunch - all activities ...............$20 $87.50 Family maximum (activities) ........$300 $450 *Fees assessed for Mississippi 8 $175 Conf. MockTrial, One-Act and Speech $100 *All middle school students participating at the high school level will pay the high school fee (per season) Student pass (grades 6-12) $45 Senior citizens age 65 & over FREE (with pass obtained from CIHS activities office) Student event passes will be given with a paid athletic fee

Athletic Fees Grades 9-12 First sport Second sport Third sport Reduced lunch first sport Reduced lunch second sport Reduced lunch third sport Free lunch – all sports Cheerleading Squad Family maximum (athletics) Family pass Individual adult pass

*Passes will allow entry to all home regular season games & contests for football, soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, and wrestling

Attendance Policy: Basic Belief: Students should be in school every day. Parents, students and the school need to make a joint effort to encourage students to attend. Attendance in each class each day must be a priority.

Teachers must: • • •

Explain the Cambridge-Isanti High School attendance / tardy policy to students. Provide a rigorous yet reasonable make up procedure for students who miss class. Enforce a two school day time limit for submission of make-up work. In cases of extended illness or other significant extenuating circumstances, more time may be allowed for completion of missed assignments.

Attendance Policy Parents/guardians must contact the school to report absences. An attendance voice mail telephone line is available to report attendance at 689-6090. This voice mail phone option is available 24 hours a day. Notes explaining an absence may also be sent with students when they return to school. Absences that are not cleared within two school days are recorded as truancy. A letter will be sent home at end of trimester showing students that have nine or more absences per class. A conference with a counselor or principal and the student and parent/guardian will be scheduled as necessary to discuss attendance issues. Parents/guardians may call the school at 689-6007 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to check their child’s attendance. An automated dialing system will call

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home each day for students that miss one or more classes in a day. We hope this added communication between school and home will help to keep parents/guardians better informed about attendance.

Types of Absences • • •

School excused: Absences for school sponsored activities and events. These absences do not count in the maximum absence rule. Excused: Any legitimate absence verified by note or telephone call from the parent/guardian. Truancy: Absences not verified by parent/guardian or not acceptable by the school as excused. (Examples of truancy: skipping, failure to follow policy when leaving school, more than ten minutes late to class without a pass, work, auto problems, oversleeping) Students that leave school for any reason without checking out through the student office or health office will be marked truant. Students that fail to bring a note or have a parent/guardian call within two school days of the absence will be marked truant for the day.

Sports Attendance A. A student must be in attendance in school to practice or play in a contest. B. A student may miss one-half the school day for reasons acceptable to the activities office or principal’s office and still participate. C. If a student is absent and does not present an approved reason, he/she will not be allowed to participate on that day. D. Due to an emergency situation at home, a student may be allowed to participate in a contest if it is approved by the activities director and the building principal.

Attendance Consequences Truancy from class: A student that skips school (truancy) will lose credit for that day’s work and be assigned a Tuesday School. Daily work missed will not be accepted for credit. Cumulative tests or other cumulative work missed due to truancy can be made up as per building policy within two school days. Truancy from study hall: Student attendance in a study hall is a part of a sound education. All students are expected to attend. Because grades are not assigned in study hall, consequences other than loss of credit will be given for truancy. Tuesday detention will be assigned by the principal. Truancy report to county: If a student accumulates seven truancies (full or partial day) during a school year, a truancy report may be filed with the Isanti County Attorney’s Office. The probation officer on campus and the principal will make this decision.

Maximum Absence Rule (Truancy/Unexcused) The maximum absence rule is enforced if a student accumulates more than eight absences in a term. No loss of credit shall be imposed without the opportunity for an appeals hearing.

Appeal Procedure Written notice of intent to deny credit will be mailed to the student and parent/guardian. If a student does not appeal, the student will lose credit. If a student has earned a passing grade but loses credit due to attendance, the student’s GPA will not be impacted. If a student is failing the class, a grade of NCF (no credit fail) will be entered on the transcript. If the student and parent/guardian choose to

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continue the appeals process, the school will provide facts and the date, time and place of the hearing. A student and his/her parent/guardian may appeal the final grade of “no credit” due to eight absences or more by submitting a written appeal to the principal each term. The parent/guardian and student must sign the appeal letter. The appeal hearings are held within five days of the completion of the term. The appeals committee will be responsible for addressing all appeals. Appeal hearings will follow normal due process procedures. Information on due process procedures is available in each principal’s office and the district office.

Tardy Policy Definition of a tardy: A student is tardy to class if he/she is not in the room (or assigned area) when the bell rings. • After three tardies to a class, a student will be charged with an unexcused absence from class. Every three tardies will equal one unexcused absence. • Tardy unexcused absences will count toward the number of absences a student can have for a term. This may result in loss of credit for the class. 3 tardies in a class/per term = restricted lunch detention 6 tardies in a class/per term = Tuesday school detention 9 tardies in a class/per term = in-school suspension 12 tardies in a class/per term = out-of-school suspension

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Attend class every day. Bring a note or request a parent/guardian to call to excuse all absences within two school days of the absence. Absences that are not cleared within two school days are recorded as truancy. Pick up a make-up slip in the student office after each absence. Show the make-up slip to teachers when you return to class. Follow the sign in/out procedure if leaving school during the day, arriving late, and returning. Students that fail to follow this procedure will be marked truant.

Parent/Guardian Call to explain every absence on the day of the absence or send a note when the student returns to school. Absences that are not cleared within two school days are recorded as truancy. These truancies can result in loss of credit for a class. Attend meetings set up to discuss attendance concerns upon request.

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Take attendance each period of every day. Maintain accurate attendance for each student. Explain the school wide classroom tardy policy to students. Provide a rigorous yet reasonable make up procedure for students who miss class. Require a make-up slip from each student the day after an absence.

Attendance Law Minnesota state law provides that every child between the ages of seven and 18 shall attend a public or private school in each year during the entire time the public schools of the resident district are in session, unless excused from attendance by the district. Students 16 to 18 years old must attend school unless the parent has attended a meeting with the principal or counselor and signed a withdrawal form.

Law for 18-Year Old Students The Minnesota Stat MSA 120.06 reads as follows: The board of education of any school district shall provide free educational services to any person between the ages of 18 and 21 years and may require of that person adherence to rules and regulations applicable to students fewer than 18 years of age. This mandates that all students regardless of age must adhere to the policy of the school. For example: CIHS requires that students 18 years of age or older must provide parental verification for absences. It also means that no student, regardless of age, may use or possess tobacco products on school property.

Special Absence Situations College and Vocational Visits: Seniors planning a college day must first participate in an interview with a career advisor and also a parent/guardian permission slip from the career center. The permission slip must be returned to the career center with a parent/guardian signature a full 24 hours BEFORE the absence. IMPORTANT: In order for the absence to be a school excused absence, each student MUST return written acknowledgement from the college visited within 24 hours of returning to the high school. Seniors are allowed two days for visiting colleges. College days may not be taken the last week of any term.

Sporting Event/Academic Activities Absence When we have teams participating at state level competitions during the school day, a student may attend the competition and it will be a school excused absence if a student has a note from a parent or guardian granting permission and the state tournament ticket stub with the student’s name on the back of the ticket is shown in the student office at the time of returning to school.

Emergency Accidents, Illnesses and Injuries Students who become ill or injured during school are to report the ailment to their teacher and go directly to the health office. If the illness or injury is prolonged or severe, school personnel will attempt to contact parents/guardians. If an emergency exists, an immediate attempt will be made to contact parents/guardians or emergency contacts. If warranted, students will be taken to the Cambridge Medical Center while parents/ guardians are being contacted. If a student must go home, the parent/guardian is to make arrangements to pick up the child and have a place for him/her to go. (If we are unable to contact anyone, the student will remain in the health office.)

Drills State law requires five lockdown drills, one severe weather drill and five fire drills. Maps with emergency evacuation procedures are posted in each classroom. During an emergency, students are to walk quickly leaving all items behind.

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Student Insurance The school district does not provide any type of health or accident insurance for injuries that occur at school.

General Information Building Hours Cambridge-Isanti High School is open at 7:00 a.m. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Teacher work hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., although teachers are willing to meet with parents/guardians and students beyond those hours. Only those students with school-related business may remain in the building beyond 3:00 p.m.

Change of Address Use Family Access www.cambridge.k12.mn.us. If you have any questions call Ms. Bredeson at 6896006. Ms. Bredeson is also the point of contact for second family addresses and phone numbers.

Closed Campus Cambridge-Isanti High School is a closed campus. Once students arrive on school property, by bus, privately owned vehicle or on foot, they may not leave without parent and school permission. Any time students leave school property, they must sign out in the student office or the health office if ill.

Directory Information For school purposes directory information includes a student’s name, address, picture, and telephone number. Students, parents and legal guardians have an option to request this information not be released. This written request needs to be, signed, dated and submitted to the student’s principal.

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Health & Safety: Asbestos, Pesticide, and IAQ Notifications To: From: Date: Subject:

Parents and Employees of Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools Independent School District #911 2015-2016 School Year ANNUAL HEATH & SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS

Asbestos The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires that each school district notify workers and building occupants annually regarding asbestos-related activities. Until the late seventies, asbestos was commonly used in commercial and residential building materials such as floor tile, fire-proofing spray, and thermal system insulation used on pipes, tanks, and boilers. Our school buildings are inspected for asbestos-containing materials every three years according to AHERA protocol, using state accredited inspectors, to ensure that these materials are maintained in a safe condition. The last Three-Year inspection was last conducted in May 2013 and is scheduled to be completed again in May 2016. AHERA also requires that the District conduct periodic surveillance inspections every six months to evaluate the condition of asbestos-containing materials. The 6-month periodic inspections were completed in May 2015 and are scheduled to be completed again in October 2015 Management plans are continually updated and are available for review upon request. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Department of Education has recommended that asbestos-containing materials (ACM) be maintained in-place whenever possible. Therefore, the District has limited its asbestos removal to areas where renovation or maintenance activities are planned. Asbestos floor tile abatement is scheduled to take place at the Transportation Building in May of 2015. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the District’s Asbestos Designated Person, Mark Eisenbacher, at 763-689-6211. Indoor Air Quality The District has developed an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan which contains information for concerned parents and staff regarding the air quality in the school. This management plan also contains plans for addressing any known issues and locations where more information can be obtained. Per the requirements of the Department of Education, Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools is notifying all staff and parents that the IAQ Coordinator is Mark Eisenbacher, who can be reached at 763-689-6211. Please contact the IAQ Coordinator if you should have any questions, concerns, or would like to view the IAQ Management Plan. Additional information about Indoor Air Quality, including parental checklists for at home, can be found on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

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Cambridge-Isanti School District #911

General Notice for School Employees and Parents A Minnesota state law went into effect in the year 2000 that requires schools to inform school employees and parents if they apply pesticides on school property. Specifically, this law requires schools that apply these pesticides to maintain an estimated schedule of pesticide applications and to make the schedule available to employees and parents for review or copying at each school’s office. Although not required by the law, schools may choose to include a copy of the estimated schedule of pesticide applications with this general notice. The prospective dates for applications in Cambridge-Isanti Public School District for the 2015-2016 School Year are during the weeks of: July 6, 2015, August 3, 2015, September 14, 2015, October 12, 2015, November 23, 2015, December 28, 2015, January 18, 2016, February 8, 2016, March 7, 2016, April 25, 2016, May 2, 2016, June 13, 2016 State law also requires that employees and parents be informed that the long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. Cambridge-Isanti School District is continuing to work closely with its health and safety resources to ensure compliance with integrated pest management. If you have further questions, I can be reached at 763-689-6211. Sincerely, Mark Eisenbacher Director of Buildings and Grounds Request for Pesticide Notification Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools I understand that the school will make available an estimated schedule of pesticide applications for review and copying at the school office. Should a pesticide application be schedule at a time different from the days specified in the original schedule, I would like to be notified. The form below must be returned by October 01, 2015. I would prefer to be notified by (circle one): US MAIL E-MAIL Please print neatly: Name of Parent/Guardian: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Day Phone: ________________Evening: ________________ E-mail: ________________ Return to: Mark Eisenbacher, Director of Buildings and Grounds Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools 625A Main Street North Cambridge, MN 55008

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General Information Dances School sponsored dances are an extension of the normal school day and all school rules apply. Students are permitted to bring one guest to each dance. The guest must be at least a 9th grader but under the age of 20. If the guest attends another district, the CIHS student must get a form filled out by their principal. The forms are available in the student office. If the guest is not a student, then the CIHS student is required to speak to their principal to obtain permission to bring their guest. If permission isn’t obtained in advance, your guest will not be allowed to enter. Please remember if you leave the lobby and go outside during the dance you cannot return to the dance. Administration reserves the right to deny admittance to any student or guest, and to remove students and or guests at their discretion.

Field Trips Parent/Guardian permission slips are required for field trips outside the school district boundaries.

Foreign Exchange Students Foreign exchange students enrolled in a recognized program, such as AFS, who reside within the district can enroll and attend our schools without school board approval. Foreign exchange students not enrolled in a recognized program who resides with a host family within the district can enroll and attend our schools upon receiving the approval of the school board. Foreign exchange students and/or their host families are responsible for gaining approval from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for non-immigrant student status and meeting other requirements of the U.S. government.

Lockers Lockers are issued free of charge to students on the first day of school. Students should not write on the inside or outside of the lockers. They must be kept neat and clean. Any mechanical problems with a locker should be reported to the counseling office. Students should not leave money or valuables in their lockers. Any damage to the lockers should be reported to the principal’s office. Do not give your locker combination to other students. Do not place stickers on the lockers, as they are difficult to remove. Lockers are the property of the school district and are subject to investigation at any time by school officials. Students are responsible for materials found in their assigned lockers and the condition of their lockers. Marks, stickers or graffiti must be removed immediately. The counseling office will authorize any change in locker assignments. Messages for students may be attached to their locker door during the course of the school year.

Lost and Found Lost and found articles may be claimed through the student office.

Media Center Hours The media center opens at 7:50 a.m. every day classes are in session. It closes Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3:40 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday and days before vacations at 3:00 p.m.

Textbooks/Library Materials Textbooks and library materials are loaned to students free of charge. Excessive wear, damage and lost books will be charged back to the student.

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Open Enrollment (Admission of Non Resident Students) The State of Minnesota has enacted laws, which allow students to attend school in a district other than their district of residence. The general policy of our school district is to adhere to the intent and spirit of those laws for students in grades K-12. Financial agreements shall be in accordance with state law. However, the district sees its primary responsibility as providing educational opportunities for students who are residents of this district. Nonresident students will not be admitted if space or staff is not available in a program, class, grade level or school building. The application deadline for nonresident students is January 1 of each year. The school district will notify parents/guardians as to whether the request is approved or disapproved within 60 days of receipt of the application or no later than March 1, whichever is earlier. Parents/guardians have until April 1 to complete a school district enrollment form. Applications must be submitted annually. Deadlines may be waived upon agreement of resident and nonresident school districts. Our school district will be responsible for transporting the nonresident student once he/she presents himself/herself at the district bus stop closest to the student’s residence. Students who attend our schools will be given priority over other students for continued attendance in the district pursuant to this policy and Minn. Stat. 120.062. The determination to grant requests for admission of nonresident students shall be made by the superintendent of schools.

Pets at School Students are not to bring pets to school unless as part of a class activity; teacher approval is required. In such cases, adults are asked to bring the pets at the time of the activity. Pets are allowed to stay only for a brief visit.

Search of Student Lockers, Personal Possessions and Student Person (Policy #502) Security Cameras For security reasons, surveillance cameras are located in various places on the Cambridge-Isanti High School Campus. Tampering with these cameras will be addressed as a serious breach of school security. Furthermore, evidence that is gained through the use of these cameras can and will be used to determine if school policies have been broken and will be used to determine consequences. Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a Locker: Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, school lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be conducted for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The personal possessions of students within a school locker may be searched only when school officials have reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. Personal Possessions and Student’s Person: The personal possessions of students and/or a student’s person may be searched when school officials have reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. It shall be a violation of this policy for students to use lockers and desks for unauthorized purposes or to store contraband. It shall be a violation for students to carry contraband on their person or in their personal possessions.

Student Planner Replacement Replacement student planners are available in the student office for a $5 fee.

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ISD #911 acceptable use policy (AUP)

ISD #911 (Policy #524) Computer Use and Availability Internet Use: • All students at CIHS have the ability to use the internet unless their parent or guardian has requested that this privilege be revoked. • All internet traffic is monitored and internet use may be revoked for unacceptable use. • Games are not considered an acceptable use of the internet during school hours. • It is the responsibility for all students to read and understand the ISD911 Acceptable Use Policy BEFORE using school technology. This policy is available on the desktop of the computer when you log in or in the main office. • Consequences for violating the AUP will be at a minimum, detention depending on the circumstance. Some violations may result in a suspension from school. (See District website for detailed definition)

Student Visitors Visitors other than parent/guardian are not allowed during the day or at lunch. Parents need to contact their child’s principal with any questions regarding visitor policy.

Weather Closing When school is called off due to weather conditions, announcements will be made over WCCO (830 AM), WCMP (1350 AM and 92.1 FM) and WQPM (1300 AM and 106.3 FM). Please listen to these stations before 7 a.m. Skyalert will send message as well.

Withdrawals/Transfers Parents/guardians are to contact the counselor’s office if a student is withdrawing from the school district or transferring to another school. Students are required to have a withdrawal sheet signed by parents, current term teachers, media specialist, counselor, principal and attendance clerk. Once completed and returned to the counselor’s office, the sheet will be replaced with a transfer slip if the student is moving to another school district.

Yearbook As the yearbook publication is an extension of CIHS, any objects, apparel, background images, gestures and slogans, which would not be considered permissible in the school, are likewise not permitted in our publication.

Nurse/Health Office Health offices and school nurses or health administrative assistants are available at all school buildings. Students are allowed into the health office only with permission from teachers, unless an emergency exists.

Updating Health Information Update your student’s health information, family phone numbers, emergency contact numbers and e-mail accounts by going to www.cambridge,k12.mn.us and clicking on Family access. Changes can be requested under the Student Information Tab. If you do not have internet access available,

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please use the internet services at the East Central Regional Library. You can also call 689-6018 if you have any questions.

Head Lice Management Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools believe that management of head lice is a cooperative effort between home and school. If your child has head lice, please notify the Health Office. Our district head lice management guidelines are available in each health office per request of school nurse or health administrative assistant.

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If possible, medication should be given at home under parental/guardian supervision. A written order by a licensed prescriber is required for all prescription and over-the-counter medication that needs to be taken at school for two weeks or longer. This would include daily or as needed medications. If there is a change in medication, a new authorization form must be completed by the parent and physician/licensed prescriber. Without proper authorization forms, we will not be able to administer any medications. For medication, over-the-counter or prescribed, that will be taken at school short term (two weeks or less); only a parent authorization is required. All controlled substances (i.e. Ritalin, Adderall, Focalin, Codeine) must be brought to school by a parent/guardian. Medication must be brought to school in the original prescription or over-the-counter container. Pharmacies are willing to divide the prescription so you have a container for home and school. Please bring all medications to the health office. Cambridge Medical Center and other area clinics are aware of the authorization policy and can fill a form out for you to send or fax to your school.

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Fever of 100 degrees or more Vomiting Diarrhea Suspicious looking rash when a temperature is elevated above 99.4 or rash that covers extensive area of body Red, crusty, mattered eyes causing discomfort and preventing the child from functioning in the school setting Injury causing inability to function due to pain and/or impairment At the caregiver’s discretion, the child is too ill to participate in school setting Family circumstances causing excess emotional stress

Special Dietary Needs: Parents/guardians with students who have special food needs should contact the school nurse. Usually a medical form will be required and it must be signed by the family physician. Forms are available from the school nurse. After the food service office receives the medical form, a visit with the food service director (a registered dietitian) may occur.

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Food service For your convenience, we offer several payment options ***LIVE MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit or debit card payment process. No more worrying about the 10:00 am deadline. Immediately after you enter your payment, it is available to your student’s for their meal purchases. Go to www.cambridge.k12.mn.us , choose Family Access, and follow the prompts. Service Fee: A $1.00 service fee will be assessed to the customer for each credit card or debit card payment. 100% of the service fee goes to cover the cost of processing the electronic payment; it does not go to foodservice. ***Low Account Balance Reminder: You can now sign up to have an e-mail reminder sent to you when your family account balance falls below $10.00. Go to Family Access and choose E-mail Notification in the left hand column. Payment Drop Boxes: Located in the office at each school and at the Nutrition Services Office in the District Office Building at 625A Main St. North in Cambridge. Payments placed in the drop boxes by 10:00 a.m. will be credited to the account the same day. Payments made after 10:00 a.m. will be credited to the account the following day. Cash Payments: Place cash payments in a sealed envelope with the student(s) first and last name and key pad number printed legibly on the envelope. This is very important to ensure placement of payments in the correct account. Check Payments: Please print the student(s) first and last name and key pad number in the memo section of the check. This is very important to ensure placement of payments in the correct account. Student Information: The Skyward Student Management System allows parents/guardians to access student information over the internet. This program enables parents/guardians to view their student’s current and previous lunch purchases, food service payments, account balance, as well as student academic information. Ala Carte Items: If you do not wish for your child(ren) to purchase ala carte items: Contact the Food Service Department at Cambridge-Isanti High School. Insufficient Funds Policy: Grades 9 - 12 High School students will receive a verbal reminder from the Nutrition Services cashier when their account falls below $10.00. Students will be allowed to charge one meal. If a payment is not received the following day, the student will be offered a sandwich and a carton of milk at no charge. Questions: If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call. Free And Reduced Meal Applications Applications must be completed each school year and should be received before the first day of school to ensure your child(ren) receive the Free/Reduced benefits for the first day of meals. If you don’t qualify at this time, but have a change in income or family size during the school year, you

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may reapply for Free/Reduced meals at any time. When your application has been processed you will receive a letter in the mail stating your eligibility. Free and Reduced Eligibility Letter: Your children may qualify for a reduced fee for Activities / Athletics and Community Education classes based on your approval for Free and Reduced meals. Please retain the letter of approval received from Food Service. It is your responsibility to share your approval letter with these departments, when paying for activities for your children, to qualify for the reduced fee.

Parent Involvement Parent/guardian involvement in the education of their children is encouraged and valued. The following are examples of ways parents/guardians may become involved in the school district.

Family access information Family Access information is mailed to each family before school starts. If you misplace your login and password information please e-mail [email protected] to request your information.

Parent Advisory Committees Parents/guardians may serve on a number of parent advisory committees throughout the district. Building level committees allow parents or guardians to act as sounding boards for their buildings. Please contact the building principal for more information. *Parent Conferences Parent conferences are scheduled on a school-wide basis; parents/guardians are notified prior to conferences. *Volunteer Program Volunteers can support and enhance many programs and activities in our schools. Activities include assisting with book fairs, tutoring students, assisting in classrooms, typing, working with students on computers and helping prepare teaching materials.

Volunteers: • Give teachers more time to teach • Provide individual help to students • Enrich the curriculum by bringing in special interests and experiences • Improve school-community relations • Have an opportunity for personal growth • Develop new skills • Learn more about their schools and community • Allow students to view and interact with a variety of adult role models A volunteer can be anyone willing to donate his/her time and talent. Volunteers are high school students, parents, senior citizens and other members of the community. Please consider sharing your time and talent with us; complete and return the volunteer application form that is available in the main office. (Forms can be returned to the principal’s office of the school of interest.)

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Student Conduct Philosophy The purpose of discipline procedures is to provide an excellent learning climate in our schools. The success is determined by those who abide by the rules and work to keep our schools as excellent learning facilities. The school staff and parents/guardians share the responsibility of helping children behave appropriately in a school environment where children have rights and responsibilities. The staff will help students learn to follow rules of proper conduct and safety. Building administrators reserve the right to restrict student conduct and dress, when, in their opinion, it is disruptive or disrespectful to the general educational process. Student self-discipline is a main goal of discipline procedures in the school district.

Disciplinary Guidelines Teachers take the first step in correcting inappropriate student behavior. This may include written correspondence as well as telephone calls home. If these steps are ineffective and the inappropriate behavior continues, consequences progress as detailed in building level sections. In cases where student conduct violates school / district policies or expectations, the student, school staff and parents will work together to resolve the issue. The information outlined in this handbook is a guideline. Principals will work with all parties involved to ensure appropriate consequences and restitution, when applicable. A primary goal is to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone at Cambridge-Isanti High School. The ultimate goal is the development of responsible, respectful, self-directed behavior by the student.

Behavior Modification Options Contracts: Certain patterns of behavior may result in the development of an individualized contract for behavior. Detention: This supervised time is spent by a student outside of regular school hours. There are two types of detention: teacher assigned and principal assigned. Teacher assigned detention is assigned and supervised by the individual classroom teacher. Principal assigned detention will be served on Tuesday from 3:05-5:00 p.m. Failure to serve principal assigned detention may result in an out-ofschool suspension. Expulsion: Extreme student misbehavior may result in the student being removed from school for the remainder of the year. Fines/Restitution: Certain situations may necessitate fines or reimbursement of costs by the student. Parent Conferences: Parent/guardian involvement is of utmost importance in ensuring success of students in our schools. Parents/guardians often are asked to attend conferences in school regarding their son/daughter. Parents/guardians are encouraged to call the principal’s office with any concerns at 689-6066. Parent Companion: For students that persist in following poor patterns of behavior and performance at school, parents/guardians may be asked to accompany their son/daughter for entire school days. Removal from Class: Removal from class is the short-term exclusion of a student from class during which time the school retains custody of him/her. Students removed from class shall be sent to the Planning Room (Room 121) for the remainder of the period or until the student is ready to return to class. A written report of the removal will be documented by the planning room supervisor and sent to the student’s principal to process. The written report will be e-mailed home to the parent. Students shall be removed from class for more than one period only upon agreement of the appropriate teachers and principal, after an informal administrative conference with the student. The removal from class may be imposed without an informal administrative conference where it appears that students will create an immediate and substantial danger to themselves or to persons or property around them.

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Suspension: Certain types of student misbehavior may result in removal from school from one day up to 15 days. Principal assigned suspensions are school excused. Students will be permitted to complete make up work. At teacher request, work, which will be missed during the suspension, must be completed upon return or credit may be denied.

Due Process If students feel they have followed procedures concerning school policy yet have reached an impasse, they may file a grievance by doing the following: Step 1: The student must present a written statement of facts concerning the impasse to the principal within 15 days of the initial situation. The statement should include specifics such as dates, names and incidents. Step 2: The principal will investigate the grievance and respond in writing to the student and faculty members involved within five days. Step 3: If the impasse is not resolved, the grievance will be presented to the superintendent of schools and a meeting of involved parties will be arranged, including parents/guardians of the involved student. Conciliation is the goal of this meeting. A time limit of 10 days is provided for this procedure. Step 4: If the impasse is not resolved, it will be presented to the school board. Their decision will be final.

Bullying Prohibition Policy (Policy #514) “Bullying” means a written or verbal expression, physical act or gesture, cyber-bullying, or pattern thereof, by a student that is intended to cause or is perceived as causing distress to one or more students and which substantially interferes with another student’s or students’ educational benefits, opportunities, or performance. Bullying includes, but is not limited to; conduct by a student against another student that a reasonable person under the circumstances knows or should know has the effect of: • harming a student • damaging a student’s property • placing a student in reasonable fear or harm to his or her person or property • creating a hostile educational environment for a student

Harassment and Violence (Policy #413) It is the policy of Independent School District No. 911 to maintain learning and working environment that is free from religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence. It shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel of Independent School District No. 911 to harass a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel through conduct or communications of a sexual nature or regarding religion and race as defined by this policy. It shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel of Independent School District No. 911 to inflict, threaten to inflict or attempt to inflict religious, racial or sexual violence upon any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel. The school district will act to investigate all complaints, formal or informal, verbal or written, of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence and discipline or take appropriate action against any pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel who is found to have violated this policy. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence by a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel of the school district or any

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person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute religious, racial or sexual harassment towards a pupil, teacher, administrator or other school personnel should report the alleged acts immediately to his or her immediate supervisor, building principal or human rights officer, CambridgeIsanti District Office, 315 Seventh Lane NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, 689-6205. The school district encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the principal of each building or the school district office, but oral reports shall be considered complaints as well. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence will not affect the complainant’s future employment, grades or work assignments. The school district will respect the confidentiality of the complainant, individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed and the witnesses as much as possible, consistent with the school district’s legal obligations and the necessity to investigate, take appropriate action and conform with any discovery or disclosure obligations. The complete copy of District Policy #413 (Religious, Racial and Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy) is available in each building principal’s office and the district office. Summary of the District 911 Policy Against Religious, Racial and Sexual Harassment and Violence 1. Everyone at District 911 has a right to feel respected and safe. Consequently, we want you to know about our policy to prevent religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence of any kind. 2. Students or adults may be found guilty of harassment. Harassment may include the following when related to religion, race, sex or gender: a. Name calling, jokes or rumors b. Pulling on clothing c. Graffiti d. Notes or cartoons e. Unwelcome touching of a person or clothing f. Offensive or graphic posters or book covers g. Any words or actions that make you feel uncomfortable, embarrass you, hurt your feelings or make you feel bad 3. If any words or actions make you feel uncomfortable or fearful, you need to tell a teacher, counselor, the principal or the human rights officer at the district office. 4. You may also make a written report. It should be given to a teacher, counselor, the principal or the human rights officer. 5. Your right to privacy will be respected as much as possible. 6. We take seriously all reports of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence and will take all appropriate actions based on your report. 7. The school district will also take action if anyone tries to intimidate you or take action to harm you because you have reported. 8. This is a summary of the school district policy against religious, racial and sexual harassment and violence. Complete policies are available in the principal’s office upon request. For further information, contact: Human Rights Officer 315 7th Lane NE, Cambridge, MN 55008 Phone: 689-6205

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Violation of the district policy concerning religious, racial and sexual harassment and violence will result in one or more of the following consequences: • Parent/guardian notification and/or principal conference • One to fifteen-day suspension • Conference with principal, which may also include human rights officer, juvenile justice authorities, counselor or other appropriate individuals • Expulsion • Enforcement of Minnesota State High School League rules as applicable

Employment And Services Criminal History Background Checks (Policy #404) Notice To Parents And Guardians The school district has adopted a policy, the purpose of which is to promote the physical, social and psychological well-being of its students. Pursuant to this policy, the school district shall seek criminal history background checks for all applicants who receive an offer of employment with the school district. The school district also shall seek criminal history background checks for all individuals who are offered the opportunity to provide athletic coaching services or other extra-curricular academic coaching services to the school district, regardless of whether compensation is paid. These positions include, but are not limited to, all athletic coaches, extra-curricular academic coaches, assistants, and advisors. The school district may elect to seek criminal history background checks for other volunteers, independent contractors, and student employees.

School Activities Conduct The type and level of behavior expected of students during instructional times is a model for student conduct at school activities such as guest speakers, performances, field trips and concerts. Good audience behavior includes sitting quietly, paying attention and showing appreciation for the efforts of the performers. Frequently, special behavior rules are applied during field trips because of the variety of settings and activities. Students are expected to follow the direction of their adult leaders, pay attention and represent their community in the best possible way. When activities involve other schools, respectful and sportsmanlike conduct is required. It is expected that a positive attitude by Cambridge-Isanti crowds will ensure a mutual response when our participants are involved at other schools.

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Student Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior Listed below are student discipline guidelines. Regardless of any provision in the policy, a student may be subject to a suspension of up to fifteen (15) days, expulsion, exclusion, or alternative placement for violation of any provision in these policies.

Arson, Explosives, Fireworks (Use/Possession) and Terroristic/Bomb Threats Possible consequences: • 10 to 15-day suspension • Restitution • Court Referral • Parent Conference • Expulsion

Backpacks/Book Bags and Purses Backpacks, book bags and purses or book bags are not to be carried during the school day (8:202:50). Students may carry backpacks, book bags and purses to and from school, but they must remain in the students’ lockers during the school day.

Bullying/Cyberbullying “Bullying” may also include the misuse of technology in any form including, but not limited to, teasing, intimidating, humiliating, defaming, threatening, harassing, stalking, or terrorizing another student, teacher, administrator, other employee of the School District, volunteer, contractor, or bus driver by sending or posting e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or website postings, including blogs, regardless of whether such acts are committed on or off School District property and/or with or without the use of School District resources. Violations may result in one or more of the following consequences: • Parent/guardian notification and/or principal conference and/or a student contract • One to fifteen-day suspension • Conference with principal, which may also include human rights officer, juvenile justice authorities, counselor or other appropriate individuals • Expulsion • Enforcement of Minnesota State High School League rules as applicable

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Chemical Use (Policy #418) Minnesota schools are drug-free zones. Recent laws are tough on anyone caught selling or possessing illegal drugs within one city block or 300 feet of any Minnesota school or school bus carrying students. Possession or use of any drug related paraphernalia on school property or buses or at any school activity is not permitted. Possession/use will result in the same consequences as chemical use violations. The consuming or possessing on school property or during a school activity (or having consumed before arrival at school or activity) of any beverage containing alcohol, any simulated controlled substances (such as any non-alcoholic look-alike or smell-alike substances), any over the counter medications used in excess of their recommended dosage or any other mood-altering substances during the school year will result in the following consequences: • First offense: A five to 10-day suspension from school, notification of parent/guardian with a conference that day to pick up the student, notification to police, referral to CIHS Chemical Health Specialist and filing of a juvenile contact report. • Second offense: Suspension pending expulsion Due process procedures apply as well as Minnesota State High School League rules. A complete copy of District Policy #418 (Drug-Free School) is available in each building principal’s office and the district office. *Additionally, any student who sells, buys, gives, receives or who possesses with the intent to sell distribute; alcohol, narcotics, inhalers or any mood altering substance (including look alike substances) on school property, on the school bus, at a school bus stops or at a school sponsored activity will face the following consequences. a) Ten day suspension and a referral to the School Board for an expulsion of up to one calendar year. It is a yearly practice at Cambridge-Isanti High School to work with law enforcement and bring drug dogs to conduct locker/car searches.

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Cheating will result in an automatic zero on the assignment and teachers will contact parents or guardians by a written report and/or phone call. Principal may also assign additional consequences after consulting with the teacher.

Disruptive Classroom Behavior Disruptive classroom behavior may result in the following consequences: • Teacher/parent contact • Planning room • Tuesday detention • Restricted Lunch • Behavior contract • Suspension

Elevator Use The elevator is to be used only by handicapped or injured students. For all other students this is an unauthorized area.

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Falsification of Any Records, Documents, Notes or Signatures •

Tuesday detention and parent/guardian notification

Fighting (See also “Intimidation” and “Religious, Racial and Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy.”) The physical and emotional safety of everyone in the school is essential. Therefore, fighting, including threats and intimidation, are not tolerated. Students who are involved in fights will be subject to the following consequences: • First offense: Up to a 10-day suspension, parent/guardian notification, juvenile contact referral sent to county attorney’s office. • Second offense: Up to a 15-day suspension, parent/guardian notification, juvenile contact referral sent to county attorney’s office. • Third offense: Suspension pending expulsion, juvenile contact referral sent to county attorney’s office.

Hazing (Policy # 526) Hazing means committing an act against a student or coercing a student into committing an act that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization or for any other purpose. Violation of the district policy concerning hazing will result in one or more of the following consequences: • Parent/guardian notification and/or principal conference • One to 15-day suspension • Conference with principal, which may also include human rights officer, juvenile justice authorities, counselor or other appropriate individuals • Expulsion • Enforcement of Minnesota State High School League rules as applicable

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First offense: Referral to principal. Second offense: Referral to principal and notify parent/guardian. Third offense: Referral to principal for possible suspension and parent/guardian conference.

Insubordination Towards Staff Members Examples: profanity, walking away from staff, refusing to give correct name to staff when requested and refusing to comply with reasonable directives given while enforcing policies set forth in this handbook. • One to five days of suspension and parent/guardian notification.

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Consequences for violating the AUP will be a minimum of a detention depending on the circumstance. Some violations may result in a suspension from school. If the password must be changed due to an infraction, a $5.00 fee will be charged.

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One to 15 days suspension, parent/guardian notification, possible juvenile court referral.

Leaving School Grounds Cambridge-Isanti High School is a closed campus. Students may not leave school grounds after arriving on school property (this includes students driving their own vehicle or riding school transportation) without parent and school permission. This includes, but is not limited to, before school, entrance to the school’s parking lots, study hall and all lunch periods. Consequences: • First offense – Students will forfeit their parking permits for a minimum of one week and/or serve Tuesday detention. • Second offense - Students will forfeit their parking permits for a minimum of two weeks and/or serve Tuesday detention. • Third offense – Students will forfeit their parking permits for the remainder of the school year and/or serve Tuesday detention.

Locker Use/Damage Consequences: • Locker damage or cleaning expenses will result in a fine being assessed to the student assigned the locker.

Electronic Devices The technological mission of Cambridge-Isanti High School Students is to empower a community to be effective lifelong learners with the use of ideas, information, and technology. The uses of cell phones / electronic devices are allowed before school, during passing time, lunch and after school. Electronic devices may be used during class time for educational purposes pending teacher approval. Electronic devices include, but not limited to: cell phones, IPods, and laser pointers. Electronic devices are subject to search in the event school administrators believe reasonable suspicion exists to support the search. Consequences for inappropriate use: •

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First offense: Staff will confiscate the item in question. A written referral, along with the item confiscated, will be turned in to their principal. The item will be returned to the students at the end of the school day. Second offense: Staff will confiscate the item in question. A written referral, along with the item confiscated, will be turned in to their principal. The confiscated item will be kept until the next school day. Third offense: Staff will confiscate the item in question. A written referral, along with the item confiscated, will be turned in to the appropriate principal. The confiscated item will only be returned to a parent/guardian.

Pledge of Allegiance Anyone who does not wish to participate in reciting the pledge of allegiance for any personal reason may elect not to do so. Students must respect another person’s right to make that choice.

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Speeding/Erratic Driving on or Near School Grounds Consequences: • First offense: One week loss of parking privilege, parent/guardian notification and school resource officer contact. • Second offense: Two weeks loss of parking privilege, parent/guardian notification and school resource officer contact. • Third offense: Permanent loss of parking privilege for the remainder of the school year, with no refund of parking fee.

Student Dress and Appearance Students are to dress appropriately in a manner that meets health and safety requirements and does not detract from the learning environment. The following are examples of attire considered to be unacceptable for students during the school day. • hats, caps, bandanas, sweatbands or hoods • bare midriffs, no exposed torsos, no exposed navels • halter tops- those tops that tie at the back of the neck, including dresses. • tube tops or other strapless tops, including dresses. • spaghetti straps on tops or dresses (straps have to be 3 inches wide). • tops that go over one shoulder, including dresses. Both shoulders must have coverage. • tops or dresses that expose cleavage. • see-through clothing. • muscle shirts. • undergarments showing, i.e.: underwear, bra straps, boxer shorts. • skirts or shorts worn shorter than four inches (4”) above the mid knee. • clothing with inappropriate slogans or artwork, or speech that is vulgar or profane. • sunglasses. • pants that are torn which expose the thigh or buttock. • items deem to be disruptive to the educational process; i.e. items that promote disrespect, indecency, and/or hate. • Clothing that include words or images pictures that are obscene, vulgar, and sexually explicitly, convey sexual innuendo, abuse or discrimination or which promotes or advertises alcohol, chemicals, and tobacco. Consequences: • First offense: Replacement of the clothing item in violation and a written referral sent home to the parent/guardian. • Second offense: Replacement of the clothing item in violation, a Tuesday detention assigned and a written referral sent home to parent/guardian. • Third offense: A period of suspension to be determined by the principal and a written referral sent home to parent/guardian.

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First offense: One to five days of suspension, juvenile contact report and sent to county attorney’s office, parent/guardian conference and full restitution. Second offense: Five to 10 days of suspension, parent/guardian conference, and juvenile contact report and sent to county attorney’s office and full restitution. Third offense: Administrative action.

Tobacco Possession, Use Or Tobacco Look-Alike Products On School Grounds, Facilities Or At Activities (Policy #419) All District #911 schools, grounds and vehicles are tobacco free. We ask for your cooperation in refraining from smoking or using tobacco products while in district buildings and vehicles. This policy is in effect 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. School rules apply in all areas within 300 feet or one city block of school boundaries. Minnesota state law prohibits anyone under 18 to possess/use tobacco. A complete copy of the District Policy #419 (Tobacco-Free Schools) is available in each building principal’s office and the district office.

Electronic Cigarettes/Nicotine Delivery System An electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, is an alternative to smoke tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. E-cigarettes and accessory items are prohibited on school grounds. Consequences: • First offense: Parent/guardian contact and referral to school resource officer who will issue a ticket. Enforcement of Minnesota State High School League rules as applicable. • Subsequent offenses: Enforcement of Minnesota State High School League rules as applicable. Suspension of one to 10 days as determined by the principal.

Truancy Consequences: Referral to court system will be made for all students under the age of 18 who are truant seven or more times. This will be done by the probation officer on campus upon consultation with the principal. • First offense: Written notice to parent/guardian and a Tuesday detention. • Second offense: Tuesday detention and notify parent/guardian with a phone call. • Third offense: Tuesday detention and parent/guardian meeting with probation officer, student and principal.

Unauthorized Area Students have a regular schedule to follow. If they deviate from this schedule, they need a pass giving them permission to be in another area. Without the pass they are in an unauthorized area without permission. Consequences: Tuesday detention will be assigned.

Vandalism Our schools are a source of pride for our communities and we expect many years of benefit from these facilities. Expensive equipment and materials have been provided to give students all the advantages of modern education systems. Every person in our buildings is expected to take care of this property and to keep the facilities in excellent condition at all times. Should negligent student actions result in the damage of school property, the school district will hold the student and his/her

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parents/guardians responsible for repair or replacement of the damaged item. Consequences: • First offense: One to five days of suspension or detention; possible juvenile contact referral sent to county attorney’s office; parent/guardian notification; and full restitution. • Second offense: Five to 10 days of suspension, parent/guardian conference, and juvenile contact referral sent to county attorney’s office and full restitution. • Third offense: Suspension pending expulsion.

Weapons - Use, Possession (Policy #501) Minnesota schools are weapon-free zones. Recent laws are tough on anyone caught possessing or using a dangerous weapon within one city block or 300 feet of any Minnesota school or school bus carrying students. • Students are forbidden to possess, handle, transmit or use any instrument in school or on school grounds that is ordinarily or generally considered a weapon. An object which could be used to injure another person and which has no school-related purpose for being in school or on school grounds will be considered a weapon for the purpose of this policy. The following are examples of instruments ordinarily or generally considered weapons: knives, guns, lead pipes, chains, chuck sticks, throwing stars, darts, metal knuckles, blackjacks, unauthorized tools, explosives or other chemicals and “look-a-likes.” This definition also includes any ammunition, explosives, compounds or mixtures that could function as an explosive. • Violation of this policy may be cause for expulsion from school in accordance with school and district policy. Police will be contacted when there is a suspected violation of criminal laws concerning weapons. • Students who have been found guilty on a weapons charge that occurred outside the schools may be subject to suspension pending expulsion from school in accordance with school and district policy. Police will be contacted when there is a suspected violation of criminal laws concerning weapons. A complete copy of District Policy #501 (Dangerous Weapon in the School) is available in each building principal’s office and the district office.

Student Confidentiality It is the policy of this school district to protect the privacy rights of students and all matters confidential. By law, sometimes, it is necessary to involve police, social services, probation or other public agencies regarding the welfare of students. District staff will take appropriate measures to ensure that the confidentiality of students is maintained during these contacts.

Military Recruiters Recruiters for the military service are given the names, addresses and phone numbers of high school students. Students who do not wish to have their addresses given to military recruiters should notify the principal in writing by September 15 of the current school year.

Student Pictures Students have school pictures taken each school year. Information will be sent home with students prior to photo day. Individual packages are available for purchase. Student pictures and identifying names will be printed in the school annual and newsletters and given to the local news media on occasions that warrant it. Students or parents/guardians (if the student is under the age of 18) may request that their picture not be published in the media or in the school yearbook. Such requests are to be made in writing to the principal of each school.

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Student Disability Nondiscrimination (Policy #521) The purpose of this policy is to protect disabled students from discrimination on the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), need special services, accommodations, or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education. Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy may be directed to the building principal or contact the Director of Teaching and Learning, regarding grievances or hearing requests regarding disability issues. The Director of Teaching and Learning is the school district's Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Coordinator. He/She can be reached at 763-689-6217.

Student Services The following is a list of special services available to students at CIHS. Area Learning Center (ALC) Contact: Rebecca Fuller. The Oakland Area Learning Center provides students who have left the traditional day school with an alternative way of completing their academic and vocational training. To discuss eligibility and be considered for enrollment in the ALC, contact the ALC office at 689-6262 for an information interview. College and Career Center Contact: Thia Kampa and Staci Kuhnke. The Career Center adjoins the counseling office. Students, parents, alumni and faculty are welcome to use the career center resources. The college and career advisors provide services including: assisting faculty in providing career investigation learning activities for students, guidance in self-discovery, a college fair, job shadows, mock interviewing, senior year exit planning and scholarship assistance. Counseling Department Contact: Kim Choyke, Justina Glovatsky or Mandy Johnson. The high school counselor’s role is to facilitate guidance and counseling services that will create a positive learning experience. Cambridge-Isanti High School counseling department subscribes to a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that provides a proactive program and preventive program, remedial services and personal or crisis counseling. Counseling services also include helping students in course selection and academic support in the high school. Marketing Internship Contact: Roger Schultz. Students are accepted into this program by referral. Teachers, counselors and principals are the key referral sources for selection of work experience participants. The internship is a pre-vocational program in which the students receive credit for onthe-job work experiences. Each student is required to complete the required academic courses toward graduation and an advanced marketing seminar in addition to the work portion of their day. Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) Contact: Kim Choyke, Justina Glovatsky or Mandy Johnson. PSEO stands for Post Secondary Enrollment Option. It allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll in Post Secondary institutions during their junior and/or senior year(s). The program was created to expand educational opportunities for students. Grades earned at a PSEO institution are figured in the high school grade point average. Students may be enrolled either full or part-time in PSEO. Students remain eligible to participate in high school league extra-curricular activities. Coursework taken in college or vocational schools can be applied toward high school graduation and toward future college or technical college credit at the same time. Students may speak to a high school counselor or call the college to acquire eligibility requirements. It is our expectation that students will make a full year commitment when enrolling in PSEO. School to Work Transition Program Contact: Roger Schultz. Students are accepted into this program by referral only. This program is designed for students with special needs. The program will provide the student with career planning which will include: assessments, exploration of a wide variety of careers, on the job training, job seeking skills, self-improvement, money management and

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many other skills. This program allows the student a chance to explore the real world and prepare them to meet their adult responsibilities. Tech Prep Advanced Standing Contact: Faculty member teaching the course. During high school, students may take technical and/or community college courses offered at the high school. These high school courses have been matched with similar courses at Anoka-Hennepin Tech., AnokaRamsey Comm., North-Hennepin Comm., Pine Tech. or St. Cloud Tech. colleges. High school students meeting the college course requirements will earn college credit, as well as high school credit to apply toward graduation, at no cost to the student. Teen Age Parenting Program (TAPP) Contact: Kim Choyke, Justina Glovatsky or Mandy Johnson. A Teenage Parenting Program (TAPP) is available in the district for students who are pregnant or have children. Contact the counseling office. Work Transition Program Contact: Tracy Struckman. Every student who has an IEP qualifies for this program. Work release time is offered for students to apply classroom studies to actual work experiences. Students also work on personal qualities, attitudes and habits necessary to be successful on the job.

Transportation Information For Student Handbooks Bus Rules (Policy #709) The safety of every student on school vehicles is of great concern to all of us. Every precaution is taken to assure that the students arrive at their designated bus stop safely. This requires the cooperation of the parents. The driver must give his/her entire attention to driving the vehicle. Anything that happens on a vehicle to divert the driver’s attention from his/her job immediately endangers the safety of the riders. It is therefore, absolutely necessary that the children riding in the vehicle conduct themselves in the best possible manner. The following rules governing the pupils riding the school vehicles will be enforced at all times: 1. Immediately follow the directions of the driver. 2. Sit in your seat facing forward. 3. Talk quietly and use appropriate language. 4. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus. 5. Keep your arms, legs and belongings to yourself. 6. No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay. 7. Do not throw any object. 8. No eating, drinking, or use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. 9. Do not bring any weapon or dangerous objects on the school bus. 10. Do not damage the school bus.

Prohibited Objects (Policy #709) If an item can be carried on a student’s lap, without interfering with the space of another passenger, it will be accepted. Certain items will not be accepted: Please see Policy #709 for a complete list of prohibited objects. CIHS follows a 4-year cumulative Bus Reporting policy which means they do not start over each year. An example: If a student had two violations as a 9th grader and then got one as a 10th grader, that would be a third report and the student would be removed from the bus for five days.

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Schedules Transportation Schedules will only be available online via Family Access approximately two weeks prior to the start of school. Please verify that your student’s information is correct to ensure that they are scheduled correctly. An Alternate Site Form is available for students who need to be picked and/or dropped-off at a location other than their home. If students have an Alternate Site Form on file with the Transportation Office, this address is where they will be scheduled to until notified by a parent/guardian of a change. Students are allowed one pickup and one drop-off location. Bus Passes are not accepted. Please notify the Transportation Office of any changes or if your student will not use ISD #911 transportation.

Student Conduct (Policy #709-R) First Report A warning will be given at the discretion of the principal or principal’s designee. Second Report Up to a 3-day suspension from riding the bus may be imposed at the discretion of the principal or principal’s designee. Third Report Up to a 5-day suspension from riding the bus may be imposed at the discretion of the principal or principal designee. Fourth Report Up to a 10-day suspension from riding the bus may be imposed at the discretion of the principal or principal designee. The principal sends a bus letter to parent(s)/guardian(s) notifying them of the suspension. A parent/student/principal/driver conference is required before the student resumes riding the bus. Fifth Report A parent conference is held. Suspension from riding the bus for the remainder of the year may be imposed at the discretion of the principal or principal’s designee. Serious Bus Conduct Violations: Students who misbehave severely may be returned to the school immediately and reported to the building principal or other designated individual. Based on the severity of a student’s conduct, more serious consequences may be imposed at any time. Depending on the nature of the offense, consequences such as suspension or expulsion from school may also result from school bus/bus stop misconduct. Transportation Phone: 763-552-6287 Fax: 763-552-6299 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cambridge.k12.mn.us

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Driving Cars/Motorcycles to School Students planning to drive cars and motorcycles to school must register their driver’s license number and vehicle license number in the principal’s office. In order to drive to school and park in the school parking lot, each driver and vehicle must have liability and property damage insurance of minimum limits as defined by state statutory requirements. After September 15, vehicles without parking permits may be booted. Student drivers are to follow these procedures. • Each vehicle must have a parking permit on the rear view mirror to be parked on school grounds. Cost of the parking permit is $125 per vehicle. Obsolete permits must be removed from the car. • Student must have a signed contract on file. • Student vehicles are to be parked in the student parking lots south and west of the school. No parking is allowed in the fire lanes, the lawn area, the yellow curb areas or any public street. Student vehicles in unauthorized areas (including visitor parking area) will be booted. It will cost $50.00 to have the tire boot removed. • We ask that students not routinely park on public streets out of respect and a sense of community for our neighbors. If you must occasionally park on neighborhood streets please ask for permission from the property owner and do not park in front of their mailbox or in such a manner as to block access to their driveway or damage their lawn. Also, be careful to not litter or loiter so as to create a negative image for yourself or the high school. Remember the homeowner has a right to say no and we ask that you honor their request. We also ask that you not walk through their yards or cross their property. Walking on private property is trespassing and will be dealt with by the school resource officer. • Parking at school is a privilege and can be withdrawn for violation of rules. Students who are truant will forfeit their parking permit, with no fee refunded. • Students must use school provided transportation for all school sponsored activities in which they participate. • Students must have school authorization for using their vehicle during the school day. Unauthorized use will result in revocation of parking privileges. • Students must vacate their cars upon arrival at school and may not leave without authorization. • Any vehicle parked on school property during normal school hours or during a school related activity is subject to being searched by school officials and/or law enforcement officials. A student found to have violated this policy and/or the directives and guidelines implementing it shall be subject to withdrawal of parking privileges and/or to discipline in accordance with the school district’s Student Discipline Policy, which may include suspension, exclusion, or expulsion. In addition, the student may be referred to legal officials when appropriate.

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No permit #1-$10.00 ticket. Failure to pay ticket will result in a meeting with the Parking Lot supervisor to explain the next step in sequence. No permit #2-$10.00 ticket referral to Assistant Principal for meeting to discuss expectations. No permit #3-Vehicle booted. The cost of removing a tire boot from a vehicle will be the cost of any previously issued tickets plus a $50.00 removal fee. No permit #4-Vehicle towed off school property. Driver can retrieve vehicle from towing company after paying fee.

College and Career Center Services The Career Center is available to all CIHS students and their parents/guardians. The Career Advisors are available to help students with a variety of services listed below. Stop by and take advantage of all of the opportunities we offer! 9th Grade: Students complete a week long career unit with a Career Advisor. Students do an assessment on the iSeek program and research occupations that match their unique results. A career unit packet is completed and graded. 10th Grade: Students participate in a career unit where they take an assessment on MCIS and research occupations and colleges. Students learn about different types of colleges and degrees where there is growth and demand in the workforce. 11th Grade: Students are encouraged to contact the Career Center to set up a job shadow with their Career Advisor to gain knowledge and experience in an occupation they researched in 9th and 10th grade. 12th Grade: Seniors are required by graduation standards to complete a Senior Exit Interview. Seniors are responsible for contacting their Career Advisor to schedule their interview. Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting where important information will be discussed including scholarships, financial aid, college visits, college/job applications, and much, much more! All CIHS students are able to access Career Center resources and information. If a student would like their advisor to help them navigate a career/college pathway, appointment request slips are available for them to fill out and submit to their advisor. • •

Students with last names beginning with A-K should meet with Thia Kampa (763) 6896026. Students with last names beginning with L-Z should contact Staci Kuhnke (763) 6896025.

Additional Career Center Services *Scholarship Info *Volunteer Opportunities *Recommendation Letters *Financial Aid Info *Field Trips *Resume Building *Dollars for Scholars *College Reps *Selective Service Info *College Fairs *Employment Opportunities *Application process- College & Career *Military Reps *Job Shadows *Testing Info *ACT/SAT Info *College Info *Concurrent Enrollment Did you know the Career Center has a website? There are many resources for you to access anytime! Visit us at http://www.cambridge.k12.mn.us/~careerctr/. “I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” - Thomas Jefferson

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CIHS School Map

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