• “Race” includes hair texture, hair type, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race.      
• “Protective Hairstyle” includes such hairstyles as braids, locs, twists, tight coils or curls, cornrows, bantu knots, afros, and head wraps.      
• “Sexual Orientation” means an individual’s identity, or another individual’s perception thereof, in relation to the gender or genders to which the individual is sexually or emotionally attracted and the behavior or social affiliation that may result from the attraction.
• “Gender Expression” means an individual’s way of reflecting and expressing the individual’s gender to the outside world, typically demonstrated through appearance, dress, and behavior.
• “Gender Identity” means an individual’s innate sense of the individual’s own gender, which may or may not correspond with the individual’s sex assigned at birth.

• To protect the rights and responsibilities of all individuals as set forth in the state and federal constitutions, pertinent legislation, and applicable judicial interpretations.
• To encourage positive experiences in terms of human values for children and adults who have differing personal and family characteristics or who come from various socio-economic, racial, and ethnic groups.
• To consider carefully, in all decisions made which affect the schools, the potential benefits or adverse consequences that those decisions might have on the human relations aspects of all segments of society.
• To utilize educational experiences to build each individual's pride in the community in which they live.
• To initiate a process of reviewing all policies and practices of this school district in order to achieve the objectives of this policy to the greatest extent possible.
• To investigate and resolve promptly any complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• To investigate and appropriately discipline staff and students found to be responsible for incidents of harassment or unlawful discrimination in violation of Board policy.

Harassment is prohibited

• awareness of groups protected under state and federal law and/or targeted groups;
• how to recognize and react to unlawful discrimination and harassment; and
• proven harassment prevention strategies.

• Build a culture of excitement in learning
• Meet student’s needs- academically, physically and socio-emotionally
• Every student, every day

• Husky line
• Voices quiet for other learners
• Walking feet
• Hands to self

• Keep it clean
• Wash your hands
• In and Out

• Use equipment the right way
• Play fair
• Safe body
• Share and include others

• Use manners
• Keep it clean
• Inside voices
• Respect everyone
  

• The student is ill or injured. A physician must verify extended illnesses or injuries.
• The student received approval of the principal for the absence for good cause.
• The student is participating in a school-sponsored activity.
• The student is temporarily in the custody of court or law enforcement authorities, or is required to appear in court.
• The student is participating in religious observances.
• Students may be excused by parent verification up to seven times per semester. Additional absences will fall under the excessive absenteeism policy. Suitable proof, including a written statement from medical sources may be required of a student by the school to verify excused absences.  

• Parent/ guardian has 48 hours to excuse an absence, after that the absence will remain unexcused.
• After 10 absences, the absence will be considered verified by parent/ guardian but unexcused, unless there is a doctor’s note or other documentation provided.
• Unexcused absences occur when we do not hear from parents/ guardians as to why the student is absent.

• At least 3 days prior to checkout, a parent must call or send a note to the school stating when the student’s last day of school will be
• Return all library books
• Pay all library fines and lunch charges
• Take completed form to the office for final approval. Your future school will request school records from HES. 

• Most destinations require a certain amount of student- chaperone ratio, which we will follow in order to properly supervise all of our students

• If a parent would like to chaperone, they can request so on the student permission slip, however, that does not automatically mean that parent will chaperone due to the large number of requests we receive

• If a parent is chosen to chaperone, they most likely will have a small group of students with them throughout the field trip, viewing different exhibits, having lunch, etc.

• If a parent is not chosen to chaperone, on some events, that parent may go as a private citizen and pay their own admission fee, however:

• A parent can sign their student out with the classroom teacher, similar to how we sign students out at school, but the parent and student must then not be with the school group as they have been dismissed for the remainder of the school day

• Once a parent signs their student out, the school/ district is not responsible for the student, nor is the school/ district responsible for transporting that student back to the school at the end of the field trip

• All visitors (parents, guardians, other family members) must sign in at the office and get a visitors pass.
• All visitors must watch the Field Day events from the sidewalk, and can cheer students on. Visitors, including siblings, cannot participate in the games. 
• All visitors will allow our trained volunteers to work with students during the games. Teachers and paraprofessionals will address student conduct if the need arises.
• All visitors may not: bring vapes, smoke on school property, bring pets/ other animals, etc.
• Visitors who would like to have lunch with their student MUST check in at the office so the secretaries can get your student for you.
• Visitors who are in our system, IC, and would like to take their student early, must sign the student out at the office.
  

• Follow the directions of the driver.
• Stay back at least 10 ft. from where the bus stops. Cross 10 ft. in front of the bus. DO NOT walk in front of buses.
• Stay seated when the bus is moving.
• Keep heads, hands and all objects inside the windows.
• Talk quietly; remain silent at railroad crossings.
• Notes required to switch buses or to go to a different location.
• No eating or drinking on bus routes.
• Be RESPECTFUL. No profanity or bothering others.

• Students may not register unless they present a current immunization record at the time of registration.
• If the State of Colorado immunization requirements to enter school are not met by the first day of school, you will have 14 calendar days to provide documentation to the school or your child will not be allowed in school until this is provided.
• Parents/Guardians have the right to refuse these immunizations for their child based on personal, religious or medical reasons.  In this case, the parent must contact the school nurse to complete the exemption requirements.  In the event of an outbreak, exempted persons may be subject to exclusion from school and to quarantine.
• If you have any further questions about these requirements please contact the school nurse.

• If a student requires any medication to be given at school, a “Permission to Administer Medications” form must be completed and provided to the Health Office.  The form must be filled out by a doctor and signed by both the doctor and parent/guardian for ALL medication.  Please note this includes over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Cold Medications, etc.
• All medication must be provided in the original container with the original label attached and in date.  Prescription medication must be in the original container with the prescription label attached (including inhalers)
• All medication will be kept secured in the Health Office.  No medication is to be kept in the classroom or with a student.
• All medication should be brought to the Health Office by a parent/guardian or other responsible adult.  Medications should not be sent to school with the student.
• Medication will be given to the student by the school nurse or another staff member who has been delegated by the school nurse to give medication.  It is the responsibility of the student and staff to ensure the student goes to the nurse’s office to take the medication at the appropriate time. 
  

• Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution.  It is essential that when the signal is given, everyone obeys promptly and leaves the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible.  Fire drill instruction sheets are posted in each room.
• Tornado drills may occur, as well.  When the signal is given, everyone should, again, obey promptly and move to a designated area within the building. DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING!
• Lockdown/ Lock out drills are practiced twice a year for safety reasons.  All staff have been trained in appropriate procedures/ responses. If the school is in lockdown or lock out, NO ONE is allowed inside the building or outside the building.

• Assign meaningful and appropriate homework that is challenging and aligns with learning objectives
• Provides ongoing and clear guidance to ensure students understand the directions and reasons for homework
• Provide timely and specific feedback for all homework assignments
• Recognize student effort
• Inform parents of the homework policy and their roles related to homework 
• Promote quality work
• Assist students in being successful and believing they can do the work

• Establish routines related to study times and study habits
• Provide a suitable environment and study area
• Reduce distractions
• Provide encouragement
• Communicate with the teacher if difficulties arise
• Do not complete your student’s homework for them. All work completed should be in the student’s writing.

• Keep track of all homework assignments, using a tool like a planner, computer, or worksheet
• Follow routines related to study times and study habits
• Establish an environment for learning by keeping distractions to a minimum
• Believe you can do the work with effort
• Ask for assistance
• Produce high-quality work at all times
• Complete all assignments on time

• LCD Screen - $30.00 
• Keyboard - $68.00 
• Charger - $41.00 
• Battery - $88.00 

• LCD non-touch screen - $30.00, touch screen - $52.00
• Keyboard - $61.00 
• Charger - $34.00 
• Battery - $75.00 

• no student shall access, create, retransmit, retransmit or forward material or information that promotes violence or advocates destruction of property including, but not limited to, access to information concerning the manufacturing or purchasing of destructive devices or weapons.
• that is not related to district education objectives
• that contains pornographic, obscene or other sexually oriented materials, either as pictures or writings, that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings or appeal to prurient interest in nudity, sex or excretion
• that harasses, threatens, demeans, or promotes violence or hatred against another person or group of persons with regard to race, color, sex religion, national origin, age marital status, or disability
• for personal profit, financial gain, advertising, commercial transaction or political purpose
• that plagiarizes the work of another without express consent
• that uses inappropriate or profane language likely to be offensive to others in the school        community
• that is knowingly false or could be construed as intending to purposely damage another person’s reputation
• in violation of any federal or state law, including but not limited to copyrighted material and material protected by trade secret
• that contains personal information about themselves or others, including information protected by confidentiality laws
• using another individual’s Internet or electronic communications account without written           permission from that individual
• that impersonates another or transmits through an anonymous remailer
• that accesses fee services without specific permission from the system administrator

• use another person’s password or any other identifier
  

• gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to district computers or computer systems
• read, alter, delete or copy, or attempt to do so, electronic communications of other system users
• any user identified as a security risk, or as having a history of problems with other computer systems, may be denied access to the Internet and electronic communications.

• Enforce the School-wide Discipline Plan
• Communicate high behavioral expectations to students and parents
• Commit to follow through to the success of student behavior
• Take responsibility for classroom problems and behavior
• Foster a school climate characterized by a concern for students as individuals

• Enforce the School-wide Discipline Plan as agreed
• Communicate high behavioral expectations to students
• Commit to follow through to the success of student behavior

• Support the teachers in this system
• Model high behavioral expectation
  

• Maintain a school climate in which everyone wants to achieve self-discipline
• Foster a school climate where the administration is sincerely concerned for the staff and students as individuals

• Reinforce the School-wide Discipline Plan
• Communicate high behavioral expectations to their child
• Commit to follow through to the success of their child’s behavior
• Take an interest in personal goals, achievements and needs of their child
• Support the students in their academic and extracurricular activities.

• Follow the School-wide Discipline Plan
• Maintain high behavioral expectations
• Accept responsibility for their behavior
• Set personal goals and work hard to achieve them
  

MINOR Behaviors

MAJOR Behaviors

Inappropriate language (name calling) Physical contact (relative: wrestling, pushing/shoving, hitting, kicking) Disrespect (talking back, etc.) Defiance (not working/following directions, etc.) Observable behaviors (running, line behavior, throwing objects, etc.) Disruptive (distracting others, blurting, tattling, etc.) Property misuse (writing on objects, breaking objects, etc.) Dress code violations Stealing– Little or no value Playground behavior

Abusive language (racial, discriminatory) Fighting or physical aggression with intent to harm (biting, shoving, punching, hitting, kicking, throwing heavy/sharp objects, etc.) Leaving school grounds without permission/adult Threat, intimidation or excessive bullying: verbal threats of aggression Vandalism of personal or school property Weapons and or dangerous objects (knives, guns, bullets, lighters, etc.) Lying and/or cheating (forgery, plagiarism) Harassment Theft (major theft: items of high value)

• Parent Contact
• Classroom consequences
• Refocus form/ break
• Re-teach HOWL expectations, conference with teacher
  

• Administration team members investigate and have discussion with those involved (student, other students)
• Determines if there is a need to talk with staff members