Minico High School
292 West, 100 South
Rupert , Idaho 83350

FOR A COMPLETE PHONE DIRECTORY LIST CALL 436-5355.

Welcome to Minico High School. We hope this will be a rewarding, successful
year for you. The faculty and staff at Minico are always available to support
and assist each of you.

This handbook has been designed to help you become more familiar with
Minico’s school policies and guidelines. Please carefully read and refer to
the handbook throughout the school year.

We are looking forward to a very rewarding school year.

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

Suzette Miller 
Minico High School , Principal

District Mission Statement

The mission of the Minidoka County Joint School District is to ensure
academic excellence, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility
in a caring environment.

Minico High School Mission Statement

Learn from yesterday, succeed today, excel tomorrow.

SCHOOL SONG

Come on and fight, Spartans fight.
Come on and let's win this game.
Let's go on to victory,
Let's fight 'em fair and play 'em square.
So fight, Spartan's, fight!
Come on and let's win this game.
Just one more score, and then the
game is ours. Let's win this game!

M - I - N - I - C - O

FIGHT SONG

Oh, when those mighty Spartans fall in line,
We’re going to score every time.
Let's go on to victory, And we will yell, yell, yell, for Minico,
Our Alma Mater. We will sing our praises high
And when they go, go, go for another score,
We will cheer, cheer, cheer, them all the more.
For we are Spartans of the red and gold,
Red and gold, fight team fight!

DAILY BELL SCHEDULE

First Bell ......................... 8:10 a.m.

Period 1 .......................... 8:15 a.m.

End Period 1 .................. 9:24 a.m.

Period 2 .......................... 9:29 a.m.

End Period 2 .................. 10:38 a.m.

First Lunch .................... 10:38 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.

Period 3 ..................... … 11:14 a. m.

End Period 3 .................. 12:23 p.m.

Period 3 .......................... 10:43 a.m.

End Period 3 .................. 11:52 a.m.

Second Lunch ............... 11:52 p.m.-12:23 p.m.

Period 4 .......................... 12:28 p.m.

End Period 4 .................. 1:37 p.m.

Period 5 .......................... 1:42 p.m.

End Period 5 .................. 3:06 p.m.

FEES

Activity .................................... 35.00

Annual .................................... 45.00

Driver Ed .............................. 125.00

Dual Credit Classes ............... TBA

Health Occupations ............... TBA

C-CORE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

Students should have a minimum of 70% in core classes. (English, Math,

Science, Social Studies, and Speech).

Students who achieve less than 70% (“D”) will not be given core credit.

Instead they will receive elective credit.

If a C-core course is a prerequisite for another course, the student will

not be allowed to take the next course until he/she has achieved a 70%

or better in the pre-requisite course.

Students normally will not be allowed to repeat a failed class from the

same teacher during the same school year.

Students will not be allowed to retake C-core classes more than one time

at Minico unless approved by administration.

ACTIVITY POLICY

Student must have a 70% in all classes.

Grades will be checked every 3 weeks.

Probation – check grades weekly until a satisfactory grade report is achieved.

In order to encourage students who might otherwise not be allowed to participate, and to provide incentive for improvement, students who are unable to meet the 70% requirement in the above circumstances may be allowed to practice, participate, or compete under the following circumstances:

The student must meet with administration and teacher to determine if the student can be placed on academic probation.

If approved, the student will remain on academic probation each week thereafter until a satisfactory grade report is achieved at which time they will be declared eligible to participate until the next three week grade check.

A student who has an unsatisfactory grade report or is declared ineligible to participate must continue to meet weekly with the administration to discuss current grades and an improvement plan.

Failure to meet the guidelines set forth in the improvement plan set by teacher, student and administrator will result in the student being declared ineligible to participate.

Students must attend all required practices and perform all required training activities during the period of ineligibility. Students who have been declared ineligible for the remainder of the sport season will not be allowed to practice or participate following the declaration of ineligibility.

Activity advisors will be responsible for grade check and eligibility requirements.

Students not meeting grade requirements will not participate in activities .

All school activities will be under policy.

Only administration may waive requirement.

ZERO POLICY

Parents should be notified (phone call, e-mail, letter, etc.) when the student

has earned two zeros in the class.

Parents should be notified (phone call, e-mail, letter, etc.) when the student

has earned two zeros in the class.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & DIPLOMAS (Policy # 601.00)

Students will need to meet one of the following two diploma requirements:

Begins with the Class of 2013

DIPLOMA LEVEL (s)

Individual Standard Diploma                                                                       Honors Diploma

Requirements                                                                                             Requirements

English 8                                                                                                     English 8

Including Algebra I and Math 5                                                                  Math 8 Geometry standards.

**2 credits must be taken the last year of high school.

Speech 1                                                                                                     Speech 1

Science 4 must be lab credits                                                                     Science 6

9th US History 2                                                                                          9th US History 2

U S History 2                                                                                               U S History 2

Economics 1                                                                                                Economics 1

American Government 2                                                                              American Government 2

Health 1                                                                                                       Health 1

Coed PE 1                                                                                                     Coed PE 1

 Elective PE 1                                                                                                Elective PE 1

Academic Humanities 2                                                                                Academic Humanities 2

Performing Humanities 2                                                                              Performing Humanities 2

Electives 14                                                                                                   Electives 12

ACT, SAT or COMPASS by end of grade 11

**Students must meet ISAT requirement.

Total 50                                                                                                          Total 50

No failing or NC grades

15 honors/dual credit 5 taken during the senior year

State of Idaho Graduation Requirements

Minidoka School District Requirements

English 8

Strategies for Success 1

Math 6 (Algebra I and higher)

9th US History 2

Speech 1

CO ED PE 1

Science 6 (4 must be labs)

Elective PE 1

US History 2

Performing Humanities 2

Economics 1

American Government 2

Health 1

Humanities 2 (Foreign Language, Philosophy, Art History etc.)

29 core credits and a minimum of 17 elective credits

SELECTION OF VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN

The following requirements shall be considered in the selection of

Valedictorian and Salutatorian: 

Complete all requirements of the Honors Diploma

Earn four (4) credits of foreign language (all the same language)

Highest overall GPA in grades nine through twelve, including third

trimester of the senior year, and highest ACT score

Students being considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian must

have attended Minico High School full time for all three trimesters

of the senior year

Students being considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian shall

not have repeated any classes

Students shall be notified at the end of the second trimester of

their senior year if they qualify for top ten, valedictorian, or salutatorian

If more than one valedictorian, there will be no salutatorian

Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher will be recognized at

graduation with an honor cord.

GRADING PROCEDURES

The Idaho Department of Education authorizes individual high schools to

grant credit for each subject a student takes and passes in the public

schools. At Minico High School, credit will be granted on a trimester basis.

This means that the grade a student earns at the end of a twelve-week

period (trimester) will be placed on his/her permanent record.

Grading Scale          

Percentage          Letter Grade     GPA Rating

93 - 100%                     A                   4.0

90 - 92%                       A-                  3.67

87 - 89%                       B+                 3.33

80 - 82%                       B-                  2.67

77 - 79%                       C+                 2.33

73 - 76%                       C                   2.00

70 - 72%                       C-                  1.67

67 - 69%                       D+                 1.33

63 - 66%                       D                   1.00

60 - 62%                       D-                  1.00

Below 59%                   F                    0.00

Pass/Fail

Non-academic classes

Students transferring into Minico High School will receive the equivalent grade

from their previous school. Students with weighted grades shall receive a

one-grade increase from the listed grade if this does not exceed the weighing

given by the previous school. EXAMPLE: A student transfers into Minico from

a school that gives a 20% (two grade) increase. This student shall receive a

one grade increase. A student transfers in from a school that gives a 5%

increase. The student shall receive a 5% increase. At no time shall the

student receive more than a 100% for a credit.

CLOSED CAMPUS FOR FRESHMEN

Freshmen will not be allowed to leave the Minico campus during school hours

without parental permission. Violation will result in truancy.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

If it becomes necessary for students to withdraw from school, they must

obtain a "student withdrawal" form from the attendance office. The

withdrawal form, textbooks, class materials, etc. must be presented to

each teacher for clearance signatures. This form is to be returned to the

Attendance Office for final approval. Students who withdraw from school

are not to be on school grounds at any time without permission or they will

be considered trespassing.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

STUDENT ABSENCES

There are two types of school absences:

Excused:

Illness

School Business: Students who are legitimately away from school

during the day because of school sponsored activities must give teachers 

prior notice of the upcoming absence. These days will not be counted 

toward the 95% attendance policy.

Upon return to school, a student must obtain an admit slip from the 

Attendance Office. Students who have been absent due to school business

do not need an admit slip.

Unexcused:

Truancy: This is an absence that is not authorized or legitimate in the

opinion of the administration. Students who are out of their assigned

classroom/area without a hall pass may be considered truant. Any

absence which is not pre-cleared or of an emergency nature is considered

to be a TRUANCY. 

Any student who is absent from school without the knowledge

and/or permission of his/her parent and the school administration

will be considered TRUANT, and will be disciplined accordingly.

CHECKING OUT OF SCHOOL

If it becomes necessary for a student to leave school during the day,

he/she must check out through the attendance office with parental/guardian

permission BEFORE leaving school grounds. Students who fail to follow this

procedure will be considered truant.

EXTENDED ABSENCE REQUEST

Students leaving for an extended period of time will need to fill out a form

listing the days they will be gone, along with signatures from their teachers

and get administrative approval. This form must be returned to the

attendance office prior to leaving. Students who intend to be absent from

school for 10 or more school days will be withdrawn from Minico High School

and may enroll in the MCOC for the remainder of the trimester. Students who

wish to return to Minico the following term will need to make arrangements

with the school administration before the start of the new trimester.

HABITUAL TRUANCY

Habitually truant shall be defined as receiving four truancies during the

course of a single school year. (If a student receives their 4th truancy, they

may be issued a check-out-of-school sheet and recommended to attend the

alternative school). This absence may occur with or without the knowledge

of the parents. Students who are habitually truant may be expelled and will

be referred to Juvenile Court for further action.

MAKE UP WORK

Excused Absences: Students will be allowed two days to make up any

homework given on the day(s) of absence. Assignments, test, quizzes,

and/or projects assigned before the day(s) of absence are due when the

student returns to school or on the assigned due date.

TARDY VIOLATIONS PROCEDURES

A student is tardy if he/she comes to class during the first five minutes of

class. Students who are more than five minutes late to class will be

considered absent.

Every third tardy, in any given class, a student will receive an unexcused

absence that will be added to the student's regular absences in each class

the tardies accumulate. Absences due to tardy accumulation can be appealed

to the appeal committee.

Classroom teachers are responsible for disciplinary action for their student's

first three tardies in their particular class.

A fourth tardy in any class will result in an after school detention that

will be assigned by the teacher.

A fifth tardy in any class will result in one Saturday School.

Six or more tardies will result in two Saturday Schools or suspension.

Additional tardies will be referred to the assistant Principal and will result in

additional consequences, which may include suspension, and/or expulsion.

ABSENCE VERIFICATION PROCEDURE

Parents should notify the school of a student’s absence by phone at 436-4707

or by written notice.

Students who come to the attendance office after 8:20 a.m. and are late

for class shall be marked tardy by the teacher.

Upon return to school, a student must obtain an admit slip from the

attendance office.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Extenuating circumstances may be defined as one-time occurrences, absences,

or needs for absences which would not normally occur on any type of regular

basis. In order to be considered for extenuating circumstances, please contact

the Minico High School office for conditions and guidelines.

EXCEPTION: Serious illness or accident for an extended period of time

STATE OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION "HOMEBOUND" PROGRAM

Students who are out of school for extended illness or accident may petition

for HOMEBOUND status so that the days absent will not affect their credit. 

In order for a student to be considered for the HOMEBOUND program, they

must be absent from school for ten (10) consecutive days and apply through

the Special Services director (436-7415) so that a HOMEBOUND teacher can be a

ssigned.

APPEAL PROCEDURES

Students who are absent more than ten percent of the instructional days in a

subject matter area may file a written appeal to the school attendance

committee through the office of the assistant principal for credit and/or

exemption from the District’s 95% percent attendance policy, due to

extraordinary circumstances. In order for a student to be eligible to appeal

for credit, they must have a 2.0 GPA. Eligible students have the right to appeal

at the end of the trimester and will receive an appeal letter at that time. An

appeal letter must be completed and returned to the assistant principal. The

letter must include reasons for the excessive absences, along with justification

of why the student believes he/she should receive credit. Any notes from a

physician must be attached and returned with the appeal for consideration.

The appeal letter must be returned by the stated deadline or credit will be

denied. If the request for credits is denied by the attendance committee, the

student has the right to appeal the decision to the superintendent of schools

and, if not satisfied with the decision of the superintendent, be placed on the

agenda at the next meeting of the board of trustees. The decision of the board

is final.

Students officially appealing for credit, who in the opinion of the administration

justify their absences, could have:

Credit granted.

Opportunity to make up hours for credits. If this is the case, students will

receive a letter stating that they need to make up hours through the Plato

Program. Students have the next trimester (12 weeks) to complete their

hours and regain their credits. Students that do not make up their hours

within the 12 weeks will need to retake that course for credit. (See District

PLATO TUTORIAL PROGRAM

The Plato Tutorial/Computer Program is a way to provide students with

additional learning opportunities and accommodate different learning styles

for junior high and high school students. Students will receive academic credit

upon completion of 70 hours and a passing score on the mastery test portion

of the module.

Minico High School students who exceed the 90% attendance policy and need

to make up hours in order to receive credit may be required to make up

attendance by completing the module in the curriculum area they have missed.

Minico High School students also have the following options available to

complete grade level requirements: Summer School, Idaho Digital Learning

Academy (IDLA), Correspondence Classes, and Independent Study.

Students who miss all or any of the last day(s) of the trimester for any excuse,

with the exception of illness verified by a valid physician's statement or death

in the family, will be responsible to take any required trimester exams after

they return to school. Only those students who have a medical reason, as

verified by a physician's statement, or have a death in the family will be

allowed to make up exams or take exams prior to the specified trimester test

dates assigned by the school administration. Students who do not meet these

requirements will receive a grade of zero for each of the required exams until

the student comes back to school and takes the examinations. It shall be the

responsibility of the student to contact the teacher immediately upon returning

to school for any/all work that needs to be made up. Students who do not meet

the standards stated above may take the trimester examination, but the

highest grade the student may receive is 75 percent.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

It is the intent of the Minico High School administration to support teachers

in the area of classroom behavior and student discipline. It is our belief that

students must be responsible for all their actions while in attendance at school

and school activities.

Students referred to the office for violation of school rules will receive

appropriate consequences, which may include detention, in school or out of

school suspension, community service, restitution, and /or expulsion. Any

action by a student which violates any law or statue will be referred to law

enforcement authorities for further action.

A hierarchy of consequences will apply to frequent or repeat offenders.

NOTE: Many teachers assign students to serve detention at lunch or after

school for minor violations of classroom rules. Students who are assigned

detention of this nature are expected to serve the assigned time. Teachers

may assign detention to students up to and including one hour of after school

detention. All behaviors that need further discipline are to be dealt with by

the principal or assigned assistant principal.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

Each teacher has a set of classroom rules that are necessary to maintain a

positive learning environment. Students who violate these rules may be

assigned detention at lunch or after school or sent to the vice principal’s

office. Detention may be assigned up to one hour per teacher’s discretion.

CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Saturday School: Students who are in violation of school policy leading

to the assignment of Saturday School will be assigned as follows:

A minimum of 48 hours notice will be given.

Saturday School will run from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Students

must arrive promptly at 7:00 a.m. as doors will be locked at this

time. There will be no exceptions for employment inconvenience,

prior commitments, etc.

The first failure to attend an assigned Saturday School will result in two

days of in-school suspension (PASS Room).

Additional failures to attend Saturday School will result in a one

day out of school suspension.

3. In-house Suspension/Positive Alternative to Student Suspension (P. A. S. S.)

Minico High School maintains an in-school suspension program which may be

used by the administration to remove a student during a class if there is a

need. The administrator may also assign with cause, a student to in-school

suspension for a single period or a full day.

4. Suspension: Students who are suspended are not to be present at or be

on the school grounds for any reason whatsoever, including all evening

activities, until after the day following the completed suspension. Students

who violate this rule will be subject to additional suspension from school.

MAJOR DISCIPLINE

Major discipline problems are referred to assistant principal, principal or

designee for possible warning, detention, suspension, referral to the District

Hearing Committee, and or referral to Minidoka County School Board for

expulsion. The procedure for handling major discipline problems is stated

below; however, any step(s) may be skipped and action initiated at a

subsequent step or suspension invoked if the seriousness of the problem

warrants. Such is the instance of fighting. Upon the second offense of

fighting, the student will be referred to the District Hearing Committee.

Step 1 Offense or first major offense

The assistant principal, principal or designee will hold a personal conference

with the student. This will result in a verbal warning or further disciplinary

action.

Step 2 Offense or second major offense

Step one will be repeated and appropriate disciplinary action will occur.

Step 3 Offense or third major offense

The student will attend a Saturday School.

Step 4 Offense or fourth major offense

The student will be assigned two Saturday Schools or an in school

suspension. Parents will be contacted for conference with assistant

principal/principal.

Step 5 Offense or fifth major offense

The previous steps may be repeated. Student could have up to 5 days

of in school or out of school suspension. Parents will need to come in

for a conference. At this time the student will be put on a one major

offense contract.

Step 6 Offense or sixth major offense

A student will be assigned 5 days out of school suspension and will be

referred to the District Hearing Committee.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR MAJOR VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOL RULES

MAJOR violations of school rules are dealt with severely. Offenses of a MAJOR

nature stay on the student's discipline record the entire school year and are

not wiped clean at the conclusion of each trimester.

Two occurrences of major violations (with the exception of unexcused

absences) in a single school year constitute grounds for expulsion from

Minico High School.

Due Process will be utilized to address these serious problems:

POSSESSION OF WEAPONS: Minico has zero tolerance for students who

bring weapons, including laser pointers, to school, or have in their possession

at school, on the way to or from school, on school property, in school

transportation vehicles, or at any school sponsored activities weapons or

other objects/substances which are a threat to the health and safety of other

students, staff members or visitors, or are a disruption to the educational

process.

The possession of a firearm of any sort on school property is prohibited by

Gun Free Schools Act. Students found in possession of a firearm on property

or at any school-sponsored activity, will be immediately suspended from

school for those days permitted by law and referred to the District Expulsion

Committee for expulsion. Students expelled under the Gun Free School Act

will not be allowed to return to school for a period of 365 days from the date

of expulsion.

Additionally, any person found in possession of a weapon will be referred to

the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or handicap

are inconsistent with the fundamental values of the educational environment.

The activities of such groups and their members are prohibited on school

property and at all school sponsored functions.

Bullying, Coercion, Cyberbullying, Discrimination, Gang Activity, Harassment, Hazing & Intimidation  District Policy No. 502

Bullying, coercion, cyberbullying, discrimination, gang activity, harassment, hazing and/or intimidation of students and/or employees is prohibited and will not be tolerated.  Bullying, harassment and/or intimidation is generally characterized by aggressive or intentionally  harmful behavior carried out over time in an attempt to exercise control over the victim.  It may Cyberbullying is a digital form of bullying that utilizes any electronic communication device to convey a message  in any format (audio, video, text, graphics, photographs, or a combination of these) that intimidates, harasses, or is otherwise intended to harm another individual.  Coercion is using force or control to get another person to do something against their will that involves negative outcomes , behaviors, or emotions. Hazing is any act that is intended to cause humiliation, embarrassment, intimidate, demean, or endanger the mental or physical health of a person as a condition of membership to any district-sponsored group or organization.  Gang activity includes wearing, possessing, using, distributing, banging, displaying or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol sign, gesture, codes, or other things that suggest gang membership.  Behaviors that are prohibited under District Policy No. 502  include, but are not limited to,

physical abuse

verbal abuse

psychological abuse

intentional gestures or any intentional written, verbal or physical acts or threats against another that causes harm, damage to property, fear of har m or fear of damage to property

inappropriate touching (patting)

implied sexual favors

suggested sexual activity

verbal harassment, or

abuse that is gender oriented

Anyone who believes he or she has been a victim of  bullying, coercion, cyberbullying, discrimination, gang activity, harassment, hazing and/or intimidation should report the alleged acts immediately to a teacher, counselor, supervisor, principal or the superintendent.  Complaints will be investigated following the procedures of District Policy No. 502.

DANGEROUS & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR (District Policy No. 502.18)

Students will receive up to 5 days suspension for bullying, fighting, gang activity, harassment, or any other dangerous or anti-social behavior, including hazing or initiations.  Any further violation will be grounds for expulsion from school.  If it has been determined that a criminal act has been committed the incident will be referred to law enforcement.

threat, intimidation, harassment, bullying, hazing, cyber bullying, discrimination, passive resistance, or/and other similar conduct. Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline up to, and including Expulsion.

property of the school including defacing property of the school or of others,

or steal or attempt to steal property of the schools or of others. Restitution

may be sought under the laws of the State of Idaho.

intentionally behave in such a way as could reasonably cause physical injury

to a school employee, student, or any other person at the school or at any

school activity.

narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana,

alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind at school or at any school

activity.

NOTE: Idaho State law prohibits the use of tobacco on public school

property. This includes students, visitors, and school personnel, whether

or not school is currently in session. Minico High School complies fully with

this law.

to the safety of the pupil transportation program.

Each passenger will maintain appropriate behavior while loading, riding,

and unloading.

and/or permission of his/her parent and the school administration will be

considered truant. Students who are out of their assigned classroom/area

without a hall pass may be considered truant.

of teachers, teacher assistants, principals, or other persons of authority during

school or a school sponsored activity.

MISCELLANEOUS

Throwing rocks, ice, snowballs or other projectiles that might injure

others or damage property may result in suspension from school.

Under no circumstances is there to be hazing or initiation of students at

Minico High School. This shall also include 'bushing' of students.

Violations may result in suspension from school.

Students are not to bring articles to school that are not deemed

appropriate for a school setting. Articles such as cell phones, beepers,

water guns, lighters and/or matches, etc. are prohibited during school

hours. Violations of this policy may result in loss of the article and

possible suspension from school.

PROFANITY

Students need to be respectful of those around them and act responsibly.

Use of profanity is unacceptable and students will be disciplined accordingly.

The Minidoka County School District recognizes that the use of alcohol and

other drugs and the problems associated with it are becoming increasingly

commonplace in our society. The school district recognizes that, in many

instances, a person’s use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs can lead to

the illness of alcoholism and other chemical dependencies.

The Minidoka County School Board is committed to meeting its legal and

moral responsibilities to safeguard the health, character, citizenship, and

personal development of students. It is recognized that certain offenses,

including those of alcohol and drug abuse, are barriers to the positive

development of the citizenry.

Therefore, the district will establish intervention teams within our schools

for the purpose of helping those in need of assistance with drugs and/or

alcohol problems. Seeking help from or referral to an intervention team for

drug or alcohol abuse assistance shall not constitute a violation of school

policy.

The board of trustees hereby notifies all employees and students of Joint

School District No. 331 that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale,

possession, consumption or use of any illicit drug or alcoholic beverage at

the work place, on the Minidoka County School District premises, or on school

assignment and/or activities is absolutely prohibited. The board further

notifies all employees and students that to be under the influence of alcohol,

drugs, or any intoxicating substance at the work place, on the school district

premises, or on school assignment and/or activities is absolutely prohibited.

Violation of these policies by any employees or student will be cause for

disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion.

All employees and students are further notified that as a condition of

employment or enrollment they are required to abide by this policy.

Compliance with this policy is mandatory

All employees and students must notify the Minidoka County School District

of any arrest and/or conviction concerning a violation covered by this policy

not later than five days after such arrest and/or conviction.

Disciplinary action for employees and students:

All employees and students in violation of this policy will be referred to local

law enforcement authorities. Students’ parents or guardians will be notified

immediately.

Employees and students will be suspended from employment or school until

a formal hearing before the local school board is held.

The local school board will make the final decision following the formal

hearing.

The district will establish a drug- and alcohol-free awareness program to

inform employees and students about the following:

The dangers of illicit drug and alcohol use.

The availability of drug and alcohol counseling and drug and alcohol

rehabilitation and assistance programs.

The possible disciplinary actions for employee or student violations

up to and including termination or expulsion.

Attendance and satisfactory participation in drug and/or alcohol

rehabilitation programs may be required at the person’s own expense.

Administrators and supervisors are to review this policy with employees and

students annually.

Minico High School students shall be required to show proper attention to

personal cleanliness, neatness, and conservative standards of dress and

appearance for the safety and education of the student and all others in

the school. In order to ensure academic excellence, ethical behavior and

personal responsibility, dress will be of a nature that sets a school wide

tone of caring about personal pride, school pride, and the courteous customs

of the society in which we live. The purpose of this policy is to model and

promote a safe, productive, and professional environment for students, staff

and the community. This policy will apply equally and without bias based on

race, color, religion, national origin, disability, and/or age. This policy will

apply equally to female and male.

size and in good taste. Clothing including shirts, book bags, backpacks,

accessories (including notebooks and binders) with messages, writing,

graffiti, and or insignia which advertise, endorse, and/or promote drugs,

tobacco, alcohol, profanity, illegal activities, racially derogatory or hate group

references, Satanism, death or destruction, violence, shock-rock, sadism,

gangs, racial separatism, and sexual innuendo are not permitted at any time.

but if worn, must be in loops and are not to hang down. Pants that cannot be

held up without a belt are forbidden. Bib type overalls/coveralls shall be worn

in an appropriate, safe, fastened manner. No extreme tight-fitting clothing will

be worn. Clothes must conceal undergarments at all times. Shirts must have a

modest neckline (no cleavage) and be long enough to cover the midriff (front

and back). See-through, mesh, and/or fishnet fabrics, halter tops, spaghetti

straps, off-the-shoulder or low cut tops, bare midriffs, and skirts and shorts

shorter than finger-tip length are prohibited. Clothing which is unduly revealing,

or attire which detracts in any way from the educational mission of the schools

instructional program, is unacceptable.

symbols, messages, styles or gang symbols, logos, emblems which degrade

gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation, ethnic values, obscene symbols,

signs, and slogans. Examples include, but are not limited to: Bloods, Crips,

Sur 13, South Side, West Side, Tongs, Klan, Happy-Sad Faces, Roll of the Dice,

Homies, Skin heads, Fighting, Nazis, White Pride, Brown Pride, Cigarettes,

Alcohol, Drug Paraphernalia, 8-balls, Tobacco Products, and Marilyn Manson.

unacceptable for all students with the exception of head coverings for

medical purpose or religious observance.

ACCESSORIES

Belts must be in the belt loops and are not to be hanging from the

waist.

Accessories having studs or spikes (including metal) are prohibited.

All pet paraphernalia is prohibited.

Chains, including wallets which have a chain attached are prohibited.

Jewelry, which could inflict bodily harm, used for drug paraphernalia, or

construed as a weapon is prohibited. No jewelry is to be worn that has

references to sex, drugs, alcohol, gangs, or any other insignias etceteras

as outlined in Sections A and C.

Shoes must be worn at all times.

Jewelry that could inflict bodily harm to self or others is prohibited.

No gang-related, profane or vulgar language, symbols or insignias etc.

(See Sections A and C above) are to be cut into hair or tattooed or cut

into skin. All permanent marks must be covered.

Bandannas are prohibited as attire in the school building.

** Violation of the dress code is subject to suspension.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Board of Trustees believes that students and employees of the Minidoka

County School District #331 have the right to learn and work in an atmosphere

which is conducive to the achievement of their fullest potential. Sexual

harassment of students or employees whether verbal or physical and whether

engaged in by employees of the District or students, is prohibited and will not be

tolerated.

The School District will investigate all complaints of sexual harassment whether

the complaint is formal, informal, verbal or written, and discipline any student or

employee who sexually harasses a student or employee of the School District.

Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual

favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct

or communication of a sexual nature.

Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment

should report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate teacher, counselor,

supervisor, principal or superintendent.

will not be tolerated. Examples would be hugging, kissing, etc. that would

offend other people. Violation could result in detention and/or suspension

from school.

classroom project, will receive the minimum of a zero for that assignment.

This student may also be referred to the administration for further disciplinary

action, including detention or suspension.

Any repeated offenders in the course of a trimester grading period shall receive

a failing grade for that trimester.

Driving to School/Parking Lot Regulations

The Minidoka County School District assumes no responsibility for the theft or

damage to vehicles parked on school grounds. In an effort to protect your car

and other possessions, we ask the following of our students:

Do not be in the parking lot during any class period unless you have a hall pass

from a member of the faculty or administration. Students found in the parking

lot during class time without permission will be considered TRUANT from

class and disciplined accordingly.

Do not loiter in the parking lot when your school day is completed.

Students who are not parking within the lines of a regular parking space may

have on-campus driving privileges revoked. License numbers will be recorded

for each vehicle in violation. Once this occurs, the following steps will be

initiated:

1st offense: verbal warning and car wheel may be locked

2nd offense: parent contacted, parking contract signed, and vehicle may

be locked

3rd offense: loss of parking privileges

4th offense: vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense

All visitors to the school must report immediately to the office for

approval to be on the school grounds, and to identify the vehicle driven.

Students are expected to drive carefully and responsibly on school property.

Inattentive, reckless, or irresponsible driving on school grounds will not be

tolerated. Violations of rules concerning parking lot and driving behavior may

result in the loss of privileges for a period of time.

Pop, Candy, & Food in School

No food or drink is allowed in the halls. Students are to keep the hallways,

outside lawns, and parking lots clean at all times. Due to recent health

concerns and problems in the past, students are not to bring mugs, glass,

plastic bottles or squeeze bottles to school with liquids in them.

Search & Seizure

While on school grounds, the administration and resource officers reserve

the right to both search and seize any materials in violation of school policy.

This search and seizure can include a student's personal vehicle, locker,

backpack, gym bag, purse, etc.

This can be done at any time there is reason to believe a student may be in

violation of school policy. No prior warning is needed. Search warrants are

not necessary to perform this action in a school setting. Any violation of

school policy found during any such search will be disciplined accordingly.

Thefts/Reporting a Loss

Students are reminded to secure vehicles, valuables, and lockers--BOTH

hallway and PE lockers. In case of theft, the school accepts no responsibility

for personal articles and property left in the building or on school grounds.

Internet Policy for Students (District Policy No. 502.97)

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 appropriate to the educational environment at all times.  Users must refrain from any use that is not consistent with the policies, purposes, or objectives of the Minidoka County School District.  Minico requires every student and parent to sign for Internet use in accordance with District Policy No. 502.97. 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Behavior at Extra-Curricular Events

All students who attend extra-curricular events are expected to show the

best citizenship and sportsmanship.

Any student spectator expelled from an event by the administration,

police department, or game official may be suspended from school up to

five days and may not be allowed to attend any other extra-curricular

function for a period of six weeks.

A second violation of this sort during the course of the school year will

result in expulsion from all school activities for the remainder of the school

year and suspension from school for five days.

The administration expects all students to show class and sportsmanship at

all activities during the course of the year. Vulgar language toward anyone,

including officials, will not be tolerated!

Any student who is released from any sport or club because of failure to

follow the club rules/regulations/grade requirement may have his/her name

deleted from any pictures or other recognitions. Any student who becomes

physically unable to participate but meets all other requirements shall

remain part of the organization.

Rules & Regulations governing ALL

extra-curricular activities

Improper behavior (including before, during, and after the event) may

result in loss of participation in school activities. Proper behavior while

in competition representing the well being and reputation of Minico High

School is expected and required.

Training Rules and Substance Abuse Policies

Extra-curricular activities are a privilege extended to the students of this

school. Students participating in activities shall not use or possess tobacco,

alcohol, or drugs. Students doing so will be subject to the following

disciplinary action in addition to administrative discipline from a school

standpoint.

Participants of extra-curricular activities caught using or possessing

these items are subject to disciplinary action by the sponsor or coach

in addition to action taken by the administration.

A student/sponsor/administrative conference will be held immediately

to discuss the future of the student as far as activities are concerned.

Extra-Curricular Attendance Rules and Regulations

Students must be in attendance one-half of the day of an activity or they

will not be permitted to participate in that activity.

Exceptions are:

If the student is attending a doctor's appointment during the course

of the day, in which case a doctor's note must be shown to the

attendance office upon return to school.

If the student must stay home because of a serious illness in

their family which has been pre-excused through the attendance

office.

A death in the family.

Personal reasons or illnesses that are cleared by the administration

in advance of missing school.

Students who are assigned in-school suspension can compete that day

if their activity takes place after the assigned detention. In-school

suspension will not be scheduled around extra-curricular activities under

any conditions.

Extra-Curricular Eligibility

Those students participating in any extra-curricular activity come under the

jurisdiction of the Idaho High School Activities Association regulations.

In addition to these requirements, the participant must meet the following

regulations outlined in the Minidoka School District policy:

Students participating in any activity covered by the I.H.S.A.A. must have

and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. The grades will be calculated

initially from the previous trimester, or semester grades for students

transferring to Minico from other schools. Grade point averages figured

from the previous trimester grades will determine eligibility for the following

trimester.

No student is to take part in interscholastic athletics unless the student

has had an annual physical examination approving participation and a permit

signed by the parents.

No student is to take part in interscholastic athletics unless the student

has taken out athletic insurance through the school or is able to show proof

that he or she is covered by a family policy.

Students participating in extra-curricular activities must purchase an activity

card. This includes participation in competitive events as approved by the

Idaho High School Activities Association. (A complete copy of the Spartan

Pride Athletic Handbook is located on the internet at the Minico High School

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in school

activities should contact Minico High School one (1) day prior to the

activity at 292 West 100 South, telephone number 208-436-4721.