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MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL

1538 Emmett Rd
Middleton, ID 83644
Phone (208) 585-6657
Fax (208) 585-3362

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

MSD #134 Technology Acceptable Use Policy (#698)

Technology can be integrated to facilitate increased collaboration, communication, creation, and
critical thinking. The District provides students with technology services. These services include,
but are not limited to, the use of technology devices, school accounts, and the Internet. To view
the MSD #134 Technology Acceptable Use Policy (698), go to:
http://www.msd134.org/technology-acceptable-use-policy.html

Individual users of the Internet have the ultimate responsibility to use Internet resources
appropriately. All Internet users are expected to use the network for purposes consistent with the
policies, purposes, and objectives of the Middleton School District and Middleton High School. I
understand and will abide by the terms and conditions for use of the MHS computer network. I
further understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal
offense. Should I commit any viola-tion, my access privileges may be revoked, school
disciplinary and/or legal action may be taken.

MINIMUM SCHOOL DAY

Each secondary student shall enroll for a full day of classes consistent with the length of the
school day as established by the local Board of Trustees. Seniors who are on track for graduation
may apply for a reduced schedule, only periods 1, 2 or 7, 8, with the Counseling Office.

ATTENDANCE
Good attendance is necessary for students to participate and gain from the educational programs
at MHS. Poor attendance creates problems which prove difficult for many students, i.e. catching
up with the rest of the class, completion of make-up work/labs, etc. In many cases make-up
work is not possible, i.e. field trips, guest speakers, and lab work. Therefore, it is recommended
that students only be absent from school when absolutely necessary. Parents should call the
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school (585-6657) if the student is to be absent. Student absences will be collected at the
beginning of each period and parent contact will be attempted for all absent students.

TYPES OF ABSENCES
1. VERIFIED ABSENCE: A verified absence occurs with approval and prior knowledge of the
student's parent or guardian. Writ-ten or oral communication must come from the parent or
guardian within 2 days of the absence, explaining the reason. Failure to excuse an absence
within 2 days may result in it being recorded as an unverified absence. Verified absences count
toward the students total absences.

2. ACTIVITY ABSENCE: An activity absence is an absence for a school-sponsored program.

Prior approval by administration required. Activity absences will not count against the Middleton
High School attendance requirement. Examples of activity absences are field trips or special
performances, athletic contests (participants only), or college visitation (seniors only, 2 days
maximum).

3. TRUANCY: This is an absence without the prior knowledge of the student's parent or
guardian. Any student who is truant will lose credit for assignments, homework or exams
given during that time. Students are not to be in the halls, library, lunchroom, bathroom or office
during class time without a hall pass. Missing class time to work on a class project without
prior approval from the teachers or office will be an absence from class.

4. SUSPENSION: A suspension is a temporary exclusion of the student from school. The

student shall be automatically readmitted to school if no additional action has been taken.
During the time of a suspension, students cannot be on school grounds. Work missed
cannot be made up for credit and students will not be allowed to partici-pate in athletic
prac-tices, games, or other school activities.

ATTENDANCE POLICY GRADES 9 - 12

Students are expected to attend all assigned classes each day. Teachers are required to grade
students daily with a bell ringer activity. In addition, the State of Idaho attendance standards require
regular attendance of all youth until age 16. Middleton High School is a member of the AdvancEd
Accreditation organization. This means that our attendance standards must be high enough to meet
the qualifications of these associations. A graduate from Middleton High School can enter a college,
university, industrial, business or trade school with full value of high school credit.

Any student who is absent from class more than six (6) days in any semester (this includes pre-
arranged, verified and unverified absences) may lose credit in that class for the semester. Any
absence(s) beyond the six (6) allowable absences per class, per semester, may result in no grade
given (e.g., zero grade) for any assignment, exam, and/or participation points due or awarded
on the date of the absence. However, if extraordinary circumstances exist, then on a case-by-case
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basis, the principal or designee will have the authority to allow the award of a daily grade for any
assignment, exam, or participation grade due or awarded on the date of the absence.

Extraordinary circumstances may include, but are not limited to, verified illness or other
incapacitation, death in the family or death of close friends, and health care appointments. (A
physician, professional provider, or clinic must certify this type of illness, stating the reason for
absence and the exact days, which the student was absent for that illness.) Students who have lost a
credit due in part or whole to more than six (6) days of absence in a semester may appeal the credit
loss to the building Attendance Review Committee (ARC). The Attendance Review Committee may
be comprised of a building administrator, attendance clerk, school counselor, or their designees.
Students who have been denied credit by the ARC, in part or whole due to exceeding the districts
attendance policy while enrolled in grades 9-12, may appeal, and must do so directly to the Board of
Trustees, in writing and within ten (10) business days from the date of denial of credit.

Absences for approved school-initiated activities (i.e. class field trips, athletic events/travel)
shall not count toward the six (6) allowable days of absences per class per semester.

Any student who misses more than thirty (30) minutes of any class period will be marked absent that
period. All students must check in and out through the attendance office to verify arrival and
departure times.

Because of the above standards and the fact that the school district receives a portion of its financial
support from the total number of days attended by its pupils, the following rules have been
formulated:

1. Verified Absence:
An absence is considered to be verified when parent/guardian have prior knowledge of the absence,
have given their permission and have alerted the school.
a. Parent/guardian is asked to phone the school office (585-6657) on THE SAME DAY you are
absent.
b. Written excuses should include: student's name, date of absence, and reason for the absence and
must be submitted to the attendance secretary within two days of the absence.
c. Skylert (automated attendance system) upon the absence of a student will automatically contact
the parent/guardian.
d. Schoolwork missed for the above reasons may be made up with full credit within a period of time
not to exceed twice the time missed. i.e.: students will be allowed two school days for each day
absent to complete assignments or tests, not to exceed 10 school days. Absences approved in
advance should have the majority of work completed before the absence occurs by requesting a "pre-
arranged absence" form from the attendance office.
e. It is the responsibility of students involved in activities to contact their respective teachers
regarding assignments or tests and to complete them within the time frame outlined above. Any
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assignment or test due the day of a school activity is due the following school day. In this instance
the two (2) day rule does not apply.
f. Any absence(s) beyond the six (6) allowable absences per class, per semester, shall result in no
grade given (e.g., zero grade) for any assignment, exam, and/or participation points due or awarded
on the date of the absence.
g. All appointments beyond the six (6) allowable absences need to be verified and documented with
a note from a physician, professional provider or clinic within two days beyond the sixth absence.
The attendance office will compile a folder for notes and documentation for each student on a yearly
basis.

2. Truancy:
It is against Idaho State law for a student to be truant from school. When a student is absent from any
portion of a class or school day without the foreknowledge and approval of the principal or
parent/guardian, the student is considered truant.
The following rules relate to truancies and all students from grades nine (9) through twelve (12) will
be subject to these regulations:
a. A student is to be allowed no more than two (2) truancies in grades 9-12 during the pupils high
school career.
a. On the occasion of the student's first truancy, there is to be a conference between the student and
the building level administration. The parent(s) will be notified of the truancy and a conference with
the parent(s) may be arranged.
c. If the truancy occurs a second time, the pupil may be suspended until such time as he/she can
return to school with the parent(s) for an administrative review hearing. The building principal or
designee will inform the parent(s) that a third truancy may necessitate an Administrative Review
Hearing with the district Assistant Superintendent.
d. A student who is truant from school for a third time will be immediately suspended from school
and the case referred to the Board of Trustees. A student may be reported to the Canyon County
Prosecuting Attorney as a habitual truant. This will result in the student dealing with the Juvenile
Probation Department and with the court system.
e. Any student who is truant from school will receive a "zero" in all classes missed. They may also be
assigned to ISS (In-School-Suspension) or OSS (Out-of-School-Suspension).
f. Any truant pupil holding a student office or elected position will lose his/her position upon the
occurrence of a second truancy.
g. Truants may earn additional consequences as specified in the School's discipline program.
High School students may be suspended from school without notification of parent/guardian. The
office staff will make every attempt to notify parent/guardian before suspending students in grades 9-
12. If parent/guardian is not available the student will be sent home or transported home by a school
official or school resource office (SRO).
3. Compulsory attendance laws of the State of Idaho (33-207):
Procedure against parents or guardians -- Whenever it has been determined by the probate court of
any county that the parents or guardians of any child between the ages of seven, as qualified in
Section 33-202, and sixteen, are failing, neglecting, or refusing to place the child in school as
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provided in this chapter or to have the child comparably instructed, or knowingly have allowed a
pupil to become a habitual truant, proceedings shall be brought against such parents or guardians
under the provisions of the youth rehabilitation law.
4. Special permits to leave the school grounds during school time:
a. If a student should become ill, he/she should be sent or report directly to the attendance office.
b. If a student must leave school or the school campus for any reason, they must obtain a
permission to leave school from the attendance office. The procedure for excusing this type of
absence is the same as any other absence (parents MUST call the attendance office at 585-6657).
5. Pre-Arranged Absence:
If a student needs to be absent from school for personal reasons (these include absences approved in
advance) for two or more school days, he/she must obtain a "Pre-arranged Absence" form in the
attendance office. Pre-Arranged absences count toward the six (6) allowable absences per semester
(see attendance policy). Students are strongly encouraged to complete the "Pre-arranged Absence"
form 24 hours in advance. The student should ask each teacher for assignments in advance, so they
can complete a majority of their assignments before or during the absence.

Records: The teacher's record will be the authoritative record in the event there is disagreement
on a student's attendance.

Student and Parent/Guardian Notification: The parent/guardian will be notified by e-mail/mail

when the student reaches two (2) absences in one or more classes. A second notification will be
sent when a student reaches four (4) absences in one or more classes. A third notification will be
sent when a student reaches six (6) absences.

TARDIES
A student is tardy if he/she is not in the classroom by the end of the tardy bell. Tardies will be
counted by separate periods. The count will start over at the beginning of each semester.
TARDIES WILL AFFECT A STUDENTS GRADE IN THE AFFECTED CLASS/ES.

CHECK IN/OUT PROCEDURES

Middleton High School operates a closed campus, therefore, students must be checked out by a
parent, guardian or persons designated on the enrollment form. Students are to be in areas
designated by the administration during the school day. To be excused during class time
students must come to the office to pick up a parent approved release form prior to class.
All students must sign in or out of school with the attendance office, no matter what the
reason. Failure to do so will result in a truancy.
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DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY
Three principles govern all the rules at MHS:
Conduct, which is disruptive of the educational process, is prohibited.
Conduct, which infringes upon the rights and property of others, is prohibited.
All students are expected to be knowledgeable of the school rules, which relate to conduct
and discipline.

STUDENT CONDUCT
The following are expectations of student conduct and behavior at Middleton High School. This
code of conduct is based on community and workplace standards:

1. Students are accountable to any and all teachers and staff. All teachers and staff of District
#134 have disciplinary power over all students in any building, on any bus, or at any time the
students are under school authority.

2. Students are expected to achieve academically and exhibit good citizenship. Students who
show limited progress in either area will be counseled to improve their effort and performance.
Students who continually show limited progress in either area may be placed on a Probationary
Enrollment Contract outlining areas of deficiency and timelines for improvement. Students may
be suspended or recommended for expulsion for failure to comply with the terms of the
Probationary Enrollment Contract.

3. The teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class.

4. All work submitted by a student must represent his/her own ideas, concepts, and current
understanding. All material found during research must be correctly documented/cited to avoid
plagiarism. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing on course assignments or exams will
lose credit for that assignment or exam. The teacher will notify parents. Students may be subject
to disciplinary action, including a parent conference.

5. Any student caught misleading school personnel by using false notes or phone calls, tampering
with tests, or permits to leave will be subject to disciplinary action. Parents will be notified and a
conference may be arranged.

6. Food/beverage is allowed only in designated areas. During lunch students must stay in the
designated areas.

7. Profanity on school grounds, at school sponsored events, and on school buses is not acceptable
behavior. Failure to comply may result in a major disciplinary violation.
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8. Public displays of affection are not acceptable on school grounds, at school activities, or on
school buses. Anything beyond handholding is not acceptable.

9. Any vandalism will be dealt with as a major disciplinary violation with restitution, community
service, and criminal charges possible.

10. Harassment, whether verbal or physical, is unacceptable. Sexual harassment is defined as

any type of unwanted or unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature including, but not limited to
touching, language, advances, propositions, or any sexually suggestive gestures, objects, graffiti,
or innuendos. Harassment may include bullying, name-calling, intimidation, unwanted physical
contact, etc. Students will be referred to a counselor on the first offense. Repeated or blatant
harassment will result in out-of-school suspension and may result in a recommendation to the
Board of Trustees for expulsion.

11. At the High School, students may use their cell phones/portable music players during class
for teacher/supervisor approved tasks. Cell phones are not to be used in any classroom beyond
the conditions outlined in the district policy/procedures and the student handbook. For the first
violation, the device may be confiscated until the end of the school day and the student may
reclaim it. If a subsequent use of such a device occurs in violation of this policy, the Principal or
his/her designee may confiscate the device for a determined period of time, through the end of
the school year or until a parent/guardian picks it up.

12. To assist in getting from class to class, keep to the right while passing in the hallway.
Running and excessive noise are not permitted.

13. Initiation or hazing of any kind is forbidden except for those formal induc-tions in groups
such as National Honor Society, FCCLA, or FFA where for-mal inductions are specifically
mentioned in the organizations' constitutions.

14. The buildings of the school will not be open to any students at any time unless there is a
faculty member or an authorized adult supervisor present.

15. Students entering the high school are not to disturb other classes in session.

16. Items delivered to MHS for students; i.e. flowers, balloons, etc.; will be kept in the office and
the student notified. These may be picked up at break, noon, or after school. These items are not
allowed in the class-room. There will be no deliveries accepted on Valentines Day.

17. Do not sit on desks or tables.

18. Skateboards are not allowed on school property anytime.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

The Board of Trustees believes that all students have the right to learn in an atmosphere that is
conducive to success; that the harmful use or possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco
(cigarette, cigar, pipe, smokeless tobacco in any form, and other smoking products specifically
including electronic cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or vaporizer smoking
devices) has a detrimental effect on the ability of the student to learn and the ability of staff to
provide a meaningful educational program. The harmful use of chemicals is not a nor-mal stage
of adolescence; that drug and alcohol abuse often stems from an attempt to cope with life and the
abuse may lead to addiction, which is a progressive illness. The school's program is based on
identification, intervention, treatment, and follow-up support. Possession, use, sale, distribu-tion,
and-/or intent to distribute any illegal drug, alcohol, tobacco or drug paraphernalia will result in
school disciplinary action and criminal charges. Refer to "Major Discipline Violations" and the
Middle-ton School District's Substance Abuse Intervention Policy for complete details.

STUDENT VEHICLES
Vehicles will be legally parked in the student parking lot. Students are not allowed to park in
areas designated as visitor parking (parking area in the front of the building on Emmett Road),
faculty or staff parking, handicapped parking or in areas with curbs painted yellow or red.
Student vehicles must have a parking permit that is displayed on the rearview mirror of the
vehicle to be able to park on campus. Access to the student parking lot will be from Emmett
road (8am - 3pm) during the school day. Students will not be permitted in the student
parking lot during school hours without prior permission from the schools administration.
(Students with Work Based Learning or no classes may leave with their vehicles at the
designated time.) Students are not allowed to drive their vehicle to the seminary building
during school hours. Any driver witnessed driving unsafely or parked in an unauthorized area
or without a valid parking permit in any Middleton School District parking areas will be subject
to disciplinary action, including fines. Speed limit on school grounds is 15 mph. A parking
permit is free and any student who drives to school must obtain a parking permit from the
main office. Failure to display a permit is a violation of policy. Middleton High School is not
responsible for vehicles parked on school property, including but not restricted to: vandalism to
the vehicle, damage to the vehicle, damage by the vehicle, or theft from the vehicle.

CORRECTIVE PROCEDURES
In the event a student violates school attendance, discipline, district transportation rules, or fails
to make academic progress, the principal/assistant principal shall take such action as is deemed
appropriate to maintain continuity for fellow students, teachers, school officials, and school
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property. This may include, but shall not be limited to, detention, in-school suspension, out-of-
school suspension, building restriction, requiring conferences with parents/guardians, revoking
student's privilege to attend or participate in school activities, and requiring make-up work
during or after school.

The severity of the violation will determine what corrective action is taken. Additional
corrective actions may be used at the discretion of administration. Repeated disregard for school
policies will result in a board hearing with an administrative recommendation for expulsion from
school. The administration may notify parents of violations by Skyward, email, phone, or mail.
They will be informed of what action will be taken and consequences for future violations.

DETENTION
Students may be assigned detention time before school, during lunch or after school as
determined by the teacher or administrators.

MINOR DISCIPLINE VIOLATIONS

Minor violation is dealt with by the teacher. When a student fails to respond to a teacher's
correction, the teacher is asked to contact the parents and then a counselor. Consequences may
include verbal warning, notification of parents, detention, or referral to a counselor. If the
behavior continues, the teacher refers the student to the administration.

MAJOR DISCIPLINE VIOLATIONS

Major discipline may violations include detention, restitution, legal charges, in school suspension
(ISS), out of school suspension (OSS), required parent conferences, and may include a
recommendation for expulsion. The following are examples of major disciplinary violations
(this is not a comprehensive list):
Truancy - Habitual truancy is defined as three (3) truancies in a semester or seven (7)
truancies accumulated during grades 9-12. Habitual truants under 16 years of age are
reported to the School Resource Officer.
Insubordination (non-compliance with a request)
Unauthorized entry, theft, and/or the vandalizing of property (school, school employees,
students, or visitors)
Verbal or physical abuse (hazing, bullying, intimidating, sexual harassment) of other
students, school employees, or visitors. See Fighting under Conduct Leading to
Suspension or Expulsion.
Possession, use, sale, distribution, and/or intent to distribute any illegal or controlled
mood altering chemical, medi-cation, look-alike drug, or drug paraphernalia on school
property, at school-sponsored events, and on school buses. This includes tobacco,
alcohol, marijuana, and other illegal drugs.
Violation of school parking and safe driving regulations.
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Violation of school and district Computer and Network Agreement #698.

Refusal of students to identify themselves to school personnel upon request.
Possession of weapons or explosives
Fighting, physical attack, or inciting others to violence
Gross misconduct
Arson
Bomb Threat or False Alarm
Fighting
Fireworks or Explosives
Inciting Others to Violence or Disrup-tion
Physical Attack and/or Threat Thereof
Possession, Use, or Distribution of Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, or Paraphernalia
Theft
Vandalism
Discharge of a fire extinguisher
Possession or Use of Weapons: Possession or use of firearms, knives, or objects
that could be used as a weapon is prohibited.
Students attending District Schools are prohibited from:
Possessing or carrying objects/substances, which are manufactured, used, or
intended for use as a weapon, or facsimiles thereof, at school, on a school bus, or
at any school-sponsored activity without prior permission of school officials.
Possessing, carrying, using, and/or threatening to use, any normally non-
dangerous object or substance with the intent or result of causing harm to another
individual at school, on a school bus, or at any school-sponsored activity.
Knowingly assisting another student(s) to possess, carry, or use a weapon at
school, on a school bus, or at any school-sponsored activity.
Middleton School District Policy #541 states that students violating this policy
will be suspended and may be recommended for expulsion pursuant to
Middleton School District Suspension and Expulsion Policy.
Persistent disobedience
Cheating, tardies, truancy
Continued Class Disruption
Disrespect
Distribution of Unauthorized Materials
False Reports
Forgery
Insubordination
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HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING

Students attending any of our schools in the Middleton School District are prohibited from
engaging in the following behaviors:
1. Physical abuse against a student, including, but not limited to, hitting, pushing, tripping,
kicking, blocking, or restraining anothers movement; sexual misconduct; causing damage to
anothers clothing or possessions; and taking anothers belongings.

2. Verbal abuse against a student, including, but not limited to, name calling, threatening, sexual
misconduct, taunting, and malicious teasing.

3. Psychological abuse against a student, including, but not limited to, spreading harmful or
inappropriate rumors regarding another, drawing inappropriate pictures or writing inappropriate
statements regarding another, and intentionally excluding another from groups, or similar
activities.

4. Harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, including any intentional gesture or any intentional
written, verbal, or physical acts or threats, against another student that:
a. A reasonable person under the circumstances should know that these acts will
have the effect of:
(1) Harming a student; or
(2) Damaging a students property; or
(3) Placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person; or
(4) Placing a student in reasonable fear of damage to his or her property; or
is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or
abusive educational environment for a student.

Harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying is defined as misconduct by a student(s), which is

characterized by the aggressor(s) repeatedly engaging in negative actions against another
student(s) in an attempt to exercise control over the victim.

The prohibition extends not only to actions taking place on school grounds but also actions
originating at a remote location and carried out via any technology, including but not limited to,
the use of a landline, car phone, or wireless telephone, or through the use of data or computer
software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, or computer network.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

If there is reasonable suspicion that a student may have a controlled substance, paraphernalia,
tobacco or weapon in his/her locker, backpack, purse, vehicle, or on their person, the student is
subject to search by school officials and seizure of the item(s). If the student refuses to
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cooperate, they will be suspended from school until a parent conference can be arranged. A
recommendation for expulsion may be made by the administration. Criminal conduct will be
reported to the Canyon County Sheriff's Office.

DRESS
It is the policy of this School District that students shall dress in a manner, which is appropriate
for an effective educational environment. While recognizing the importance of allowing students
to express their individuality through their attire, the school is responsible for ensuring that
student dress is conducive to a positive and respectful environment for all students. Many fads
and fashions may be worn in other environments but are not appropriate for school. All
students are, therefore, required to dress in a manner that promotes a safe and healthy school
environment, and is not disruptive of the educational climate and process.
Students are prohibited from wearing:
Shorts, skirts, dresses, and torn jeans/leggings less than fingertip length (the longest
finger with shoulders relaxed and arms/hands straight down at the side.
Low-cut shirts showing cleavage, tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, crop
tops, and bare midriffs or bare backs.
Sagging pants that expose underwear (even if covered by a shirt.)
Clothing promoting/advertising tobacco, alcohol and/or drugs.
Clothing promoting violence, discrimination or gang affiliation (i.e. hanging chains/belts,
bandanas.)
Clothing that is vulgar, sexually inappropriate, ripped, torn or disruptive.
Caps, hats, head garments, visors, hoods pulled up, bandanas, non-prescription sunglasses
worn inside
Students are prohibited from wearing/carrying, accessories/jewelry, or displaying
piercing/tattoos, which allude to any of the following: drug usage, including alcohol and
tobacco, controlled substances of any kind, drug paraphernalia, gangs, violence, sexually
explicit, lewd, indecent or offensive material or illegal acts.

Disciplinary action for violation of this policy may include suspension and/or expulsion.

GRADING
The following grading system will be used:
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = Below 60%
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Only semester grades will be sent home to those parents/guardians without email. Parents
may access all grades and progress reports (only semester grades are recorded on the
student transcript) via the Parent Family Access link on the district/school Web Site, or
they may pick up grades and progress reports in the MHS Counseling Office.

Semester grades will be compiled by the teachers as follows: 1st quarter = 40%; 2nd quarter =
40%; and semester exam = 20%. To calculate your semester grade, double each quarter grade,
add the semester test grade, and divide the sum by five. To calculate your G.P.A. (grade point
average), add each "A" as 4 points; each "B" as 3; each "C" as 2; each "D" as 1; and each "F" as
0. Then divide that sum by the total number of credits attempted. Only semester grades are
recorded on the student transcript.

HONOR ROLL
A roll of honor (3.00 G.P.A. and above) and a roll of highest honor (4.00 G.P.A.) will be sent at
the end of each semester to local media outlets. Non-credit and pass/fail classes are not computed
in the G.P.A.

PROCEDURE FOR MAKE-UP WORK

Papers, assignments, tests, etc. that were an-nounced while the student was in attendance prior to
the absence are due to be submitted or completed on the day the student returns to school. A
student will be allowed two (2) school days for each day verified absence to make up
material presented during the absence. Make-up time is not to exceed ten (10) days from the
time a student returns to school after an absence. Additional time may be granted at the
princ-ipal's discretion under extenuating circumstances. When a student has been absent for
three (3) or more consecutive school days due to illness or verified absence the parent or student
may call the Attendance Office to request make-up homework be sent to the office for pick-up.
Please allow 24 hours for teachers to respond before coming to the office to pick up work. In the
case of pre-arranged absences, it is the responsibility of the student to contact individual
teachers for any make-up work prior to the absence.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Students may access current requirements for the following on the high school website:
Graduation Requirements
College Entrance Exam
Senior Project
Idaho State and District Assessments
Alternate Graduate Route
Early Graduation
Credit Classification
Counseling Services
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ACADEMIC HONORS
The academic honors awarded to graduating seniors are listed below.

A. Top Academic Honors - For determination of top academic honors, the GPA and class rank
are calculated after completion of the seventh semester.

B. Graduation Speakers - The student graduation speaker(s) will be determined by the

Middleton High School Class Rank Rubric (see website for rubric).

C. National Honor Society - The students who qualify with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, applied for
membership, and been inducted into the National Honor Society. National Honor Society is a
club that recognizes students for their scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The
selection process begins in January and is completed in April. Members are required to complete
several service projects and to uphold NHS standards.

SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedule change requests forms are available in the Counseling Office. Requests must be made
within the first five (5) school days of each semester with your assigned counselor. Course
changes are not always approved.

WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES

Students who withdraw from any class after the sixth (6th) day of a semester, for any reason, will
be assigned a "WF" for that class with the "WF" designation being placed on the official
transcript and computed into the GPA.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

If it is necessary for you to withdraw from school, you must obtain a withdrawal form from the
Counseling Office. The withdrawal form and your textbooks must be presented to each of your
teachers. Student laptop, charger, and sleeve must be returned to the Counseling Office. Parent or
guardian signature is required on the withdrawal form. Return the completed withdrawal form to
the Counseling Office.

CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM

The information provided may describe the qualifications necessary for a specific career, what
colleges or vocational schools offer training, the courses involved and length of time for training,
the cost of training, the availability of jobs after training, and an average salary for entry level
trainees.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities may be explored in the Career Information System (CIS) computer
program available in the Counseling Office or the school computer lab. Contact the Counseling
Office for information on CIS.

STUDENT RECORDS
Student records are available for examination by parents/guardians and/or requesting student.
Please contact the Counseling Office for information.

VISITORS
Middleton High School visitors are required to check in to the high school office for a Visitors
Pass. Parents are always welcome to observe classes and should obtain a Visitor's Pass before
going to the classroom. Middleton High School does not allow outside students to visit during
the school day, including lunches.

HALL PASSES
Any student in the halls during class must have a hall pass.

TELEPHONE
The attendance office phone is not for student use except in an emergency.

LOCKERS
Student lockers are available upon request through the Counseling Office. Lockers are school
property and, as such, subject to search by school officials (see Search and Seizure). Please care
for the lockers appropriately. Locker inspections may be conducted to ensure that lockers are
kept clean. No stickers, writing, or display of inappropriate material, which violates school
policy, is allowed on lockers. Any repairs to lockers damaged or permanently defaced in any
manner will be the students financial responsibility.

LUNCH PRICES
Breakfast is no charge to all school age students. High school lunch is available for purchase.

MEDIA CENTER
The Media Center has a nickel-a-school day late fee for every book that is overdue. Books are
checked out for a two (2) week period. If the student needs the books longer, the books must be
renewed at that time. Students need to have their fines paid and books returned to continue to
have access to the Media Center materials. Students are able to have two (2) fiction books and
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two (2) non-fiction books checked out in their name at any one time. A fine/overdue list is sent
out in each report card mailing. ** All policies are posted on the Middleton School District
website under Media Center.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Every student at Middleton High School is encouraged to participate in as many activi-ties as
possible. The clubs and faculty advisors are listed on the high school website.

CLUB ACTIVITIES & DANCES

Clubs and organizations sponsoring activities/dances must have a club officer obtain a "Student
Activity Application" form from the Principals Office. Complete the form and return it to the
Principals Office at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the activity/dance for approval by
the administration. Dances sponsored by any organization of MHS are school affairs. Anyone
who is a current student, in good standing at MHS shall be permitted to attend. For formal
dances, guests may be allowed to attend with prior approval of the adminis-tra-tion. Students
who wish to bring a guest to a formal dance must obtain a guest pass, which is available in the
Attendance Office. All guests to high school dances must be of high school age or a recent
graduate. Other regulations pertaining to school dances are:
1. After leaving the dance, students will not be allowed to re-enter unless previous
permission has been granted.
2. All students and guests wishing to attend a school dance must present an activity card or
identification card.
3. No person may enter or stay in attendance at any school dance if they are suspected to be
under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Students will be subject to further disciplinary
action and/or referral to law enforcement.
4. All school rules apply during school-sponsored activities.
5. Inappropriate dancing or touching such as slam dancing, mashing, and sexually explicit
kinds of dancing are not allowed. Violators will be dismissed from the dance.

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES
Students are encouraged to participate in the athletic programs at MHS. In fall sport season,
athletic opportunities include football, volleyball, cross-country, soccer, cheerleading, and dance
team. The winter sport season opportunities include boys basketball, girls basketball, and
wrestling. Spring sports opportunities include baseball, softball, track and field, golf and tennis.
The head coaches of each athletic program are listed on the high school website.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
The Middleton High School Student Athletic Handbook is available on the high school website.
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DRIVER TRAINING
To be eligible a student must reside within the Middleton School District or be currently enrolled
in MHS in grades 9-12. Students are required to have 90% classroom attendance to pass the
Driver Education Program. Each session lasts six weeks. The sign-up procedure for Driver
Training is given below:
Pay the Driver Education program fee at the High School Office. You will be placed in
the next available class.
Just prior to the start of class you will need to purchase the permit. This is done at the
CALDWELL DRIVERS LICENSE office. You will need to present picture
identification, a state certified birth certificate and a Verification of Compliance (VOC)
form. The VOC form certifies you are attending school. This form may be obtained in the
office. A parent must accompany you unless you are 18 years of age.
If a student cannot attend their assigned session a refund is possible up until one (1) week
prior to the start of the session.
The instructor and building administration will schedule Sessions throughout the year.
Students can sign up through the High School Office.
In the event that a student does not successfully complete the Driver's Education Program;
grades, attendance, or withdraws; the student will need to follow the sign-up procedure to repeat
the course. Students repeating the Driver Education Program will be required to purchase another
Driver Education Permit and pay another Driver Education Program Fee.

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
It is the policy of this School Board not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national
origin, religion, age, disability or sex in its educational programs or employment practices.
(POLICY #290) Grievances by employees, students or other persons alleging illegal
discrimination by this District, its employees, other students, or third parties in any of the
Districts public facilities, programs or activities based on race, sex, national origin, color, age
(persons forty (40) years of age or older), religion, or disability may be filed with the Middleton
School District according to the procedures as outlined in District Policy #294.

SECTION 504 NOTICE

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
prohibits discrimination against students and staff members with disabilities. The Middleton
School District has developed policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Section 504
and ADA. Included in the regulations is the requirement that students with disabilities be
provided a free, appropriate public education. These regulations encompass identification,
evaluation, the provision of appropriate services, and procedural safeguards. Parents are entitled
to have the opportunity to review relevant educational records under the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The 504 and ADA compliance officer for the Middleton
School District is Tammie Morin. Anyone wishing to review the Districts 504 policies,
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including grievance procedures, may contact Mrs. Morin at 5 So. 3rd Ave. W. in Middleton or
call 585-3027.