Battle Mountain High School Student Handbook 2024-2025 PDF

Battle Mountain High School Student Handbook 2024-2025 425 Weaver Avenue Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820 Office: (775) 635-543...

Battle Mountain High School Student Handbook 2024-2025 425 Weaver Avenue Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820 Office: (775) 635-5436 Fax: (775) 635-5459 Lander County School District Website: http://www.lander.k12.nv.us MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Lander County School District, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to provide the environment and resources to enable students to be prepared, educated, and confident in their ability to take charge of their future and (positively) contribute to their community. Disclaimer: The School and District reserves the right to revise any of these documents during the course of the school year. This handbook is a guide for the school and students are responsible for all school board policies and regulations. For the current version of any of these documents, please check the school’s website at http://www.lander.k12.nv.us  TABLE OF CONTENTS PHONE NUMBERS BELL SCHEDULE STAFF & STUDENT COUNCIL Administration Office Staff Support Staff Teachers Activities/Athletics/Clubs Student Council Officers SCHOOL SONG (TUNE: ANCHORS AWEIGH!) ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ACADEMIC GRADING ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS ADVERTISING / HALLWAY SIGNS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Attendance Checking and Reporting: Classification of Absences: HABITUAL TRUANT REPORT OF HABITUAL TRUANT RULES REGARDING 18-YEAR OLDS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (SARB): CANINE SNIFFS & SEARCHES CLASS RANKING, VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN/ HONOR CODE CLUBS CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS COUNSELORS/MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS DANCES DETENTION DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM DRESS CODE DUAL CREDIT EARLY GRADUATION ELIGIBILITY FEES AND FINES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GUESTS HALL PASSES HOMEWORK REQUESTS INTERNET SAFETY AND PUBLIC NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE Return to Table of Contents 2 LIABILITY LOCKERS LOST AND FOUND MEDICATION MESSAGES OFF-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR – INCLUDING LUNCH PARKING PATRIOTIC EXERCISE RELEASE OF STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS SAFE AND RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Bullying What is Bullying and Cyberbullying? Harassment Sexual Harassment SCHOOL BUS SEARCHES SEMESTER FINALS SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES AND SCOOTERS SPORTSMANSHIP STUDENT BODY CARD STUDENT E-MAIL STUDENT RECORDS AND INFORMATION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM TARDY RESTORATIVE PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN Lander County School District Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination The Lander County School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action agency and does not knowingly discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. All programs, classes and opportunities are available to all students regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Notice to Non-English Speakers You have the right to an English interpreter at no cost to you to ensure meaningful access to programs and activities. If you would like more information about interpretation and/or translation services or would like to request an interpreter, please ask the school principal or the district office at 635-2886. Aviso a Las Personas que no Hablan Inglés Tiene el derecho a un intérprete a no costo para usted para asegurar un acceso a nuestros programas y actividades. Si desea más información acerca de nuestros servicios de interpretación y traducción o Return to Table of Contents 3 desea un intérprete, por favor pregunte a la administración de su escuela o llama a la oficina central del distrito escolar al 635-2886. PHONE NUMBERS The following are important phone numbers for Battle Mountain High School Main Office/Attendance 635-5436 FAX 635-5459 Adult Education 635-6105 District Office 635-2886 Eleanor Lemaire Jr. High 635-8114 Battle Mountain Elementary 635-2889 BELL SCHEDULE Zero Period 7:00-7:56 st 1 Period 8:00-8:56 2nd Period 9:00-9:56 Nutrition Break 9:56-10:06 3rd Period 10:06-11:02 th 4 Period 11:06-12:02 Lunch 12:02-12:36 5th Period 12:40-1:36 th 6 Period 1:40-2:36 7th Period 2:40-3:36 STAFF & STUDENT COUNCIL Administration Kevin Lords Co-Principal Cori Warwood Co-Principal Michael Speers Athletic Director Office Staff Gwen Samuelson Administrative Assistant Liz Valdovinos Administrative Assistant Support Staff Karla Gonzalez Paraprofessional Chuck Ilsley Counselor Janey Lake Paraprofessional Milena Parker Mental Health Worker Gloria Powell Paraprofessional Jocelyn Ramirez Paraprofessional Kelsey Salazar Nurse Mackenzie Schoorl Paraprofessional Courtney Tomera Paraprofessional Misty Watts Paraprofessional Return to Table of Contents 4  Teachers Sandy Ayers Health Science Aspen Bentley Art Angela Campbell Library/GBC Richard Coppin Alternative Education Heather Francom Math Kaisha Gray Math/Social Studies Daisy Hernandez English Kimberly Hernandez Science Chris Hess Music/Video Production Donovan Hucke Social Studies Stacy Ilsley Special Education Heather Lacovara Ag Science/Ag WPS Gordon Larger English/Spanish Michael Martin Ag WPS Nicole Moore Science/Ag Science Alexis Paris Teacher & Training/HOPE Squad/Instr Coach Stephanie Potter Math Julia Ramirez English Mackenzie Schoorl JAG Nevada (J4NG) Cheri Staton Special Education Torrey Vezina PE/Weights Tucker Vezina Science/Business/Weights Activities/Athletics/Clubs Athletic Director Mike Speers Academic Olympics Kimberly Hernandez Baseball Jerrid Holland Basketball (Boys) David Ruvalcaba Basketball (Girls) Mike Speers Football Tucker Vezina Freshmen Class Kimberly Hernandez FFA Heather Lacovara/Michael Martin/Nicole Moore Golf (Girls) Alley Leyva Golf (Boys) Alley Leyva Honor Society Kimberly Hernandez HOSA Sandy Ayers Junior Class Heather Lacovara & Nicole Moore Leadership Heather Francom Pep Band Chris Hess Senior Class Alexis Paris & Donovan Hucke Return to Table of Contents 5  Soccer (Girls) Lauren Campbell Soccer (Boys) Kaisha Gray Cross Country Paula Traweek Softball Robert Nuñez Sophomore Class Kimberly Hernandez Spirit Squad Brandy Walker Student Council Heather Francom Track Torrey Vezina Volleyball Julia Ramirez Wrestling Donovan Hucke Yearbook Daisy Hernandez Student Council Officers StuCo President Asier Iturriaga StuCo Vice President Colton Mills StuCo Secretary Lindsey Bleak StuCo Treasurer Samuel Bengoa StuCo Historian Alexis Rangel Senior President Thalia Gonzalez Senior Vice Pres. Kiana Gonzales Senior Secretary Lauryn Avey Senior Treasurer Allyssa Ueland Junior President Taylor Elder Junior Vice Pres. Halle Edgar Junior Secretary Junior Treasurer Sophomore President Khali Peterson Soph Vice President Sophomore Secretary Miranda Lomeli Sophomore Treasurer Angela Lopez Freshman President Keona Colver Freshman Vice Pres. Harlee Anderson Freshman Secretary Kendal Mills Freshman Treasurer Leo Joel Galindo SCHOOL SONG (TUNE: ANCHORS AWEIGH!) Hip Hooray! Hip Hooray! Lander’s coming - clear the way (thump thump thump thump thump thump) B-M-H-S is here, pep squad and all We’re for old L C too for we know that you’ll soon get the ball Return to Table of Contents 6  And straight down that field (floor) you’ll go, Pass that ball round, rah-rah-rah Touchdown (basket) and victory so beat the (opponent mascot) Beat the (opponent mascot) now----- L-A-N-D-E-R-H-I (Repeat) End with Fight! ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (Battle Mountain High School Academic Honesty Policy) Battle Mountain High School students should complete their own work and be evaluated based upon that work. They should avoid academic dishonesty in all its forms, including plagiarism and cheating. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is taking ideas and writings from another and offering them as one’s own without giving proper acknowledgment. In some cases, plagiarism may also involve violations of the copyright law. It may include but is not limited to the following: Direct Plagiarism – copying verbatim an original source without acknowledging the source Paraphrased Plagiarism – paraphrasing without acknowledging another’s ideas Plagiarism Mosaic – borrowing words, ideas, or data from an original source and blending this original material with one’s own without acknowledging the source Insufficient Acknowledgement – not giving full attribution to one’s source. Cheating: Cheating is a form of academic dishonesty in which a student attempts to give the appearance of a level of knowledge or skill that the student has not obtained. The following are examples of cheating: Copying from others during an examination Communicating exam answers or questions during or AFTER an examination Helping or aiding others in the cheating process Offering another person’s work as one’s own Sharing answers for a take-home exam or assignment unless specifically authorized by the teacher Using unauthorized materials, prepared answers, hidden notes, or information concealed in a book or elsewhere during an examination Using unauthorized electronic devices during a test Allowing others to do the research or writing for an assigned paper (including use of the services of a commercial term-paper company or AI). Falsifying data or lab results Taking credit for group work when one has contributed very little Disciplinary action for plagiarism or cheating is initially at the discretion of the classroom teacher with possible consultation with the school administration. Decisions will be based on the individual teacher’s policy and the severity of the incident of plagiarism or cheating. The school administration may impose additional consequences if conditions so warrant. ACADEMIC GRADING The following grading scale is a district-wide policy. PERCENT GRADE POINTS DESCRIPTION 100 - 90 A 4 Superior 89 - 80 B 3 Above Average Return to Table of Contents 7  79 - 70 C 2 Average 69 - 60 D 1 Below Average 59 - below F 0 Failing Inc Incomplete W/F Withdrawal Failing W/P Withdrawal Passing Students are responsible to complete all assignments. At no time should a student think they are entitled to credit for work he/she did not do because he/she participates in activities and misses school as a result. It is the responsibility of the student and not the teacher to complete the work when it is due. Reasons such as having to practice sports or to be at work are not legitimate reasons for not making up work. Either a semester final examination or an approved alternative for measuring learning may be given. Students will be advised as to the method of evaluation and the impact or weight such an evaluation will have on their overall grade. Final examinations will count no more than 10% of the student's final grade. The NV Department of Education may dictate for EOCs exams (End of Course Exams) to be worth more than 10% of a student’s grade. ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS Students who become ill during the school day must report to the nurse so that their parent(s)/guardian(s) can be notified. No student should simply leave campus and go home due to illness. Students who become injured during the school day must report to their teacher immediately and report to the nurse so that their parent(s)/guardian(s) can be notified. ADVERTISING / HALLWAY SIGNS The Administration must approve all advertising and campaign posters displayed in the school. This includes posters, announcements, signs, bulletin board displays, or any form of advertising promoting an in-school or out-of-school organization. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM Battle Mountain High School offers an alternative education program for those students who need an alternative setting to be successful. The alternative education program provides computer curriculum to students. Eligibility for this program will be determined by application and interview process. All interested parties must meet with BMHS Counselor and Administration. ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Lander County Board of School Trustees has adopted the following minimum day attendance policy in order to underscore the importance of all students being in class on a regular basis. The following regulations are rooted in the premise that positive attendance habits are the cornerstone of a quality educational experience and will promote successful student career and life experiences as well. Parents can check their students’ daily attendance by logging on to the school district’s website and going to their Parent Portal. NRS 392.122 states…“The Board of Trustees of each school district shall prescribe a minimum number of days that a pupil who is enrolled in a school in the district must be in attendance for the pupil to obtain credit or to be promoted to the next higher grade.” Return to Table of Contents 8 Excused absences from school include illness, doctor/dental appointments, legal appointments or circumstances approved by the principal. Absences for other reasons are defined as “unexcused” or as truancies. In the event a student has a catastrophic illness documented by a physician, a parent may request that the child’s principal waive the requirements outlined in the attendance policy. An attendance committee will review all excessive absences in an effort to improve the attendance rate and reduce failure of coursework due to absences. Students will have three (3) days from return from excused absences to turn in any school work for full credit. Before a pupil is denied credit or promotion to the next higher grade for failure to comply with the attendance requirements of the school district, the principal (or his/her designee) of the school in which the pupil is enrolled shall provide written notice of the intended denial to the parent or legal guardian of the pupil. A mandatory conference will be arranged. Attendance Checking and Reporting: Teachers shall check attendance and report absences in accordance with the State of Nevada Pupil Accounting Manual and any additional procedures and practices outlined by individual schools. This responsibility shall not be delegated to students. Attendance will be taken each class period. Classification of Absences: EXCUSED: An excused absence shall include an absence due to illness, a professional appointment, a death in the immediate family, mandated court appearances, approved religious holidays, or extenuating circumstances approved by the principal. The parent/guardian or a student at age 19 must notify the school by phone or written note within 3 days of the reason for the student’s absence. Absences of 3 or more days due to illness must be verified with a doctor’s note. APPROVED: When a student has exceeded the limit of the district attendance policy and the parent/guardian, or a student at age 18, has submitted a notice in writing to the principal of the school from a qualified professional, acting within his/her authorized scope of practice, stating the student was unable to attend school, the reason for such condition, and the dates for which the condition has occurred, then those dates shall be deemed approved. Religious holidays verified in writing by a minister or an official court notice for mandated court appearance absence will be deemed approved. Approved days of absence shall be credited toward the total days of required attendance to earn credit or be promoted to the next higher grade. Absences for any reason other than those listed above in this section, or any absence when the parent/guardian fails to send a note or contact the school requesting the absence be excused for an approved reason within three (3) school days, will be classified as unexcused. [NRS 392.130 (3)] Examples of reasons why absences will be considered unexcused include, but are not limited to: class cuts, babysitting, personal business, student job hunting, vehicle breakdown, missing the bus, oversleeping, “Senior Sneak Day”, transporting another student/child, and illness that lasts longer than 3 days without a doctor’s note. A welfare check may be necessary. Return to Table of Contents 9 Participation in School Related Activities: Students who miss a class or classes while participating in district-sponsored activities will not be considered absent. If a student has an unexcused absence, however, they will not be allowed to participate in any school related activity for that day. TRUANCY: When a student has an absence that is not excused or approved, the school administration shall investigate the causes for such absence. If it is determined the absence occurred without the parent’s knowledge/approval, or in the judgment of the school administration was for unapproved reasons and without mitigating circumstances, the school administration shall deliver to the parent/guardian a verbal/written notice of truancy. Upon the third truancy, a report to Law Enforcement for a truancy citation and Notice of Truancy to the Juvenile Department will be completed. This section applies to all pupils who are less than 18 years of age and are enrolled in public schools, including without limitation, pupils who are 17 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age. All students, upon turning 18 years of age, will be required to sign a contract delineating attendance and behavior requirements in order to be allowed to remain in school. HABITUAL TRUANT Pursuant to NRS 392.140, a student is a “habitual truant” as follows: A. Any child shall be declared a habitual truant who has been deemed a truant three or more times within one school year. B. Any child who has once been declared a habitual truant and who, in an immediately succeeding year, is absent from school without the written: (1) Approval of his teacher or the principal of the school pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 392.130; or (2) Notice of his parent or legal guardian or other person who has control or charge over the pupil pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 392.130, may again be declared a habitual truant. This section applies to all pupils who are less than 18 years of age and are enrolled in public schools, including without limitation, pupils who are 17 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age. [NRS 392.130] REPORT OF HABITUAL TRUANT When it has been determined a student is a habitual truant, the school administration shall: 1. Deliver to the parent or guardian written notice the child is a habitual truant. 2. Conduct a conference with the student notifying him of the consequences of habitual truancy and that the matter will be reported to the Sheriff’s Office and a citation will be issued. 3. Report the student to the Lander County Juvenile Probation Office and Division of Child and Family Services as a habitual truant. RULES REGARDING 18-YEAR OLDS Students who turn 18 prior to graduation are expected to follow all school rules and attendance policies. Any 18 year old student with attendance or discipline issues will be placed on contract and/or removed from some or all of their classes. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (SARB): The purpose of the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) is to divert students with attendance or school behavior problems from the Juvenile Justice System by providing guidance and direction. The Committee is made up of representatives from the district schools and members of community agencies. The Committee attempts to help the student and family solve attendance related problems. The Committee also determines if credit is awarded or denied. If the Committee is unable to solve Return to Table of Contents 10 problems at their level, the student and parent/guardian may be directed to the administration and/or Juvenile Justice System. If the Attendance Review Committee finds extenuating circumstances have impacted the student’s attendance, they may choose to approve some or all of the student’s absences. The Attendance Review Committee will make recommendations which may include, but are not limited to, the following: denial of credit or promotion to the next higher grade, an attendance contract, removal from school, or contact an outside agency for assistance. The parent/guardian, or student at 18 years of age, has five business days to appeal the Attendance Review Committee’s decision to the superintendent by submitting a request in writing to the principal. If the parent does not appeal the decision at the site level, the principal shall notify the superintendent in writing that the student is recommended to the Board of Trustees for denial of credit, promotion to the next higher grade and/or removal from school for the remainder of the semester. The superintendent may, upon review of the case, choose to approve some or all of the student’s absences. The parent/guardian, or student at 18 years of age, has five business days to appeal the superintendent’s decision to the Board of Trustees by submitting a request in writing to the superintendent. The Board of Trustees will review the facts pertaining to the student’s absences. The student and/or their representative shall have the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees. The Board’s decision shall be final. No student shall be removed from school for more than eight school days, without Board action, as a result of lack of attendance under this policy. The student will be re-enrolled the first day of the following semester. In the event a student has a catastrophic illness documented by a physician, a parent may request that the child’s principal waive the requirements outlined in the attendance policy. In the event of a dispute, a parent may appeal the principal’s decision to the superintendent for a second review, and lastly to the school board should the parent disagree with the superintendent’s decision. CANINE SNIFFS & SEARCHES The District may conduct random canine sniffs of school hallways, lockers, classrooms, buildings, parking lots, and other school property through the use of a canine unit. A canine unit consists of a qualified handler, and a dog specially trained to detect illegal or prohibited substances, weapons, or bombs. If a teacher, administrator, other school official, employee, school police, or security personnel, have a reasonable suspicion to believe that an individual may have in his/her/their possession a weapon or a controlled substance or material which is prohibited by law or District rules, procedures and policies, the District may conduct canine sniffs of such individual’s vehicle(s) and/or personal effects. Return to Table of Contents 11 We will have drug-detecting dogs on campus during the school day on several different occasions throughout the school year. We want a drug-free student body and a drug-free campus. CLASS RANKING, VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN/ HONOR CODE Class rank will be determined by accumulative GPA in all graded classes unless a class has been repeated to improve their GPA. For valedictorian/salutatorian purposes, GPA will be computed to the nearest one-thousandth. Grades brought with a student from a different school cannot supersede BMHS capability. Students must have attended Lander County schools two (2) consecutive years to be eligible for these honors. Students who have completed the Millennium requirements will be ranked before students who have not met those requirements. Students caught cheating on tests, final exams, book reports, term papers, or any school work will not be eligible for any honor awards or honors program at Battle Mountain High School for one year from the date the cheating occurs. Should a junior or senior be caught cheating during their school year, they would automatically be disqualified from being selected as the valedictorian or salutatorian. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Students and parent(s) / guardian(s) can view all the athletic schedules and many of the activities on the Battle Mountain High School Master Calendar on the Battle Mountain High School website: http://bmhs.lander.k12.nv.us/calendar.html. Please be aware that schedules are subject to change, these calendars are for general reference only. CLUBS Clubs are student run organizations under the umbrella of Student Council. If students want to start a club at BMHS they must find a staff member to be an advisor and present constitution and/or by-laws to student council for approval. If approved, the administration must have the final approval. CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS Parent(s)/guardian(s) who desire a conference with a teacher should call the high school’s main office and request that the teacher call back and arrange a time for the conference. Emailing teachers is an effective means of communication. Email addresses are listed on the Battle Mountain High School website. All visitors and parent(s)/guardian(s) must come to the high school’s main office before going to talk with a teacher. Classes may not be interrupted for conferences between teachers and parent(s)/guardian(s) unless prior arrangements have been made. COUNSELORS/MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS The purpose of the guidance department is to help students in planning their high school program and in resolving personal problems. Students who need to speak with the counselor or social worker should sign up for appointment times unless an emergency situation exists. Information concerning colleges and careers is also available from the guidance office and the College and Career center. For more details and information from our counseling department, please visit their website at the following link: https://bmhscounseling.weebly.com/ Return to Table of Contents 12  DANCES Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to attend school dances both at the school and in the community. It is important to remember that all of the policies of the school and the district apply to these functions. The following are guidelines that apply to student and guest participation at BMHS dances: 1. No student may leave the dance and return, unless approved by the gate chaperone. 2. If a student is suspended during the time when the dance occurs, then that student may not attend. This includes if a student is suspended on a Thursday and the dance is held on a Friday or Saturday. 3. No junior high students are permitted to attend high school dances. 4. Guests at high school dances are allowed to attend under the following guidelines: a. A Battle Mountain High School student must complete a guest pass application. These may be acquired from the office and completed one week prior to the dance. Guest passes will not be issued at the dance and applications that are filled out late may be denied. b. Guests may be required to show photo ID proving age. Guests may attend dances up through the age of nineteen (19). c. Guests cannot be more than 2 years older/younger than the BMHS student they are accompanying. d. Students may only bring 1 approved guest per dance. Permission to attend is at the discretion of the high school’s administration. DETENTION Teachers have the options of assigning students a teacher detention in the classroom or refer students to the discipline office through the Battle Mountain High School Progressive Discipline Plan. When referred to the discipline office, detentions will be assigned by an Administrator. Detention will be at lunch. Activities during Detention may be school beautification, character education packets, or individual homework time in a quiet area. DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM Battle Mountain High School offers a distance education program for those students who wish to work from home while staying a member of BMHS. The distance education program provides computer curriculum to students and a certified staff member will be assigned to work with students in this program. The decision to be part of the Distance Education program will be a semester long choice and must be approved by administration. Those who are approved must sign the Distance Learning Contract. DRESS CODE The purpose of a dress code is to promote a learning environment that is respectful and free from distractions. In the interest of health, safety, cleanliness and welfare of all students in Lander County schools the administration has developed the following standards: 1. ALL tops and shirts must completely cover the torso (including the midriff), side, back, and shoulders at all times without requiring adjustment. 2. ALL clothing must cover undergarments, excessive cleavage, buttocks and private parts. 3. Shorts must have a visible inseam and skirts and dresses must reach mid-thigh. Return to Table of Contents 13  4. Remove bandanas and sunglasses when you enter the building. Hats cannot disrupt the learning process by blocking view and being a distraction. 5. Clothing/Accessories that promote profanity, drugs, sex, alcohol, tobacco, gangs, or obscene and/or distasteful messages are not allowed. 6. Footwear must be worn at all times except in a swimming pool. 7. Swimwear—No speedos are allowed; No string or thong bikinis. A teacher/coach/advisor may request the student to wear a t-shirt or shorts over their swimwear. 8. Other items directed by the Governor of Nevada. The administration reserves the right to have students change to more appropriate clothing if necessary. With the approval of the principal, school organizations may adopt special rules regarding dress. DUAL CREDIT Junior and senior students can take approved classes at GBC and receive credit at both the high school and the college. Student and parent/guardian must complete and sign the Dual Credit Contract prior to being allowed to take Dual Credit classes. College and qualified high school instructors teach the classes. Classes taken that are required for graduation, must be on their high school schedule, recorded on their transcript and will be included in a student’s GPA. Each semester of GBC coursework is equivalent to 0.5 high school credit. See the school counselor for more information. A student must meet and complete all of the following items to be eligible for dual enrollment. These items are not meant to be restrictive but have proven to set students up for success. Must be 11th or 12th grade Minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA or a composite score of 21 on the ACT Pass Algebra 2 with an A or B Complete the Accuplacer test with all recommended courses to be level 100 or higher Complete a BMHS Application w/essay One semester college course will equal 0.5 high school credits Students taking GBC courses are required to be enrolled in 6 high school and/or GBC classes. EARLY GRADUATION Exceptions to the four-year program require the following criteria: 1. A written request from the student and parents. 2. Demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. 3. Make the formal written request by the end of their sophomore year if graduating in three years or prior to the end of the first semester of the junior year if graduating in January of the senior year. 4. Satisfactorily completed all requirements as set forth by the Lander County School District and the Nevada State Board of Education. 5. Upon completion of the graduation requirements, students are not eligible to participate in any school activities; shall be withdrawn from regular attendance and allowed to participate in the next regularly scheduled commencement exercise. Any student allowed to graduate early is considered a senior and is eligible for all scholarships. Return to Table of Contents 14  ELIGIBILITY Activities: Students traveling or missing class for school sponsored events will be subject to an eligibility check the week of travel. For events requiring a registration fee, students will be subject to an eligibility check the day of registration and must be eligible the week of travel. Any student with a failing grade will be deemed ineligible to travel or miss class for a school sponsored event. Athletics: Eligibility procedures are currently listed and available in the Battle Mountain High School Athletic Handbook. Handbooks are available at the front office and online at http://bmhs.lander.k12.nv.us FEES AND FINES If you lose or damage school property, you will have to pay for it. Failure to do so, will result in a loss of privileges which may include the graduation ceremony. You can expect to pay for materials used in most elective classes. All class fees are to be paid within the first week of each semester. If the fees cannot be paid during this period of time and if arrangements for payment of the fees have not been made, you may be withdrawn from the class. All fees and fines must be paid in order for a student to participate in the graduation ceremony. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of twenty-three (23) acceptable units in high school coursework is required for graduation from all schools in Lander County. The following graduation requirements must be met: English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 creditS Humanities or CTE 1 credit Physical Education 2 credits Health 1/2 credit Computers 1/2 credit Electives 5 credits In addition, graduating students must meet the following requirements: --take the ACT Test --take the Civics Exam --take Introduction to CPR The minimum credit awarded will be one-half credit for a semester course. Note: A quarter credit may be issued in intervention/advisory classes. Credit for correspondence courses shall be granted only when a student has received the written approval of the principal in advance of taking the course. Honors Diplomas, College and Career Ready Diplomas, and Adjusted Diplomas are available. Please see the counselor and/or BMHS Course Catalog for more information. GUESTS Return to Table of Contents 15 Guest passes are never issued to non-students during school hours. Non-students found on campus without valid reason are subject to arrest for trespassing. At no time will children, not of high school age, be allowed on campus or in a classroom. Any student bringing a child to school will be asked to leave the premises. HALL PASSES No student, during a class or study hall period, is to be in the halls, in the restrooms or on the school grounds without an authorized pass from a teacher or from a member of the office staff. No teacher or other authorized person is to send a student during a period, to any classroom, study hall or other designated area in the building or on the school grounds, without a pass. HOMEWORK REQUESTS It is the student’s responsibility to request homework if they have missed school due to illness or injury. Requests should be made to the student's teachers (only after the student’s third day of absence). The parent(s)/guardian(s) should make such a request at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time the homework assignments are to be picked up. It is necessary for teachers to be provided with ample time to collect materials and to write assignments. Homework assignments will be held in the main office and may be picked up there unless alternative arrangements are made by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Students will have three (3) days from return from absences to turn in any school work for full credit. INTERNET SAFETY AND PUBLIC NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE Access to the Internet and public networks through the Lander County School District shall be for the purpose of facilitating the acquisition and exchange of information in support of achieving district educational objectives and accessing the best available research on student learning and K-12 curricula. The Internet is both an invaluable gateway to educationally important information and a source of potentially harmful information to minors. Use by Lander County School District employees and students must be responsible and in concert with federal and state law, the acceptable use policies of public access networks, and district policies, administrative regulations and procedures. Internet safety and responsible use will be fostered through the implementation of regulations and procedures that will include technology protection measures and the monitoring and supervision of users. Internet and public network access through the Lander County School District is a privilege that may be revoked by the district at any time for behavior and actions contrary to this policy and regulation. Improper use of the Lander County School District network and public-access networks by a student or staff member may result in consequences including, but not limited to: a verbal warning, written reprimand, temporary or permanent loss of access privileges to the Lander County School District and public-access networks, or other consequences as deemed appropriate. Examples of improper use include, but are not limited to, the violation of federal or state law, the acceptable-use policies of public access networks, or Lander County School District or school policies, administrative regulations and procedures. LIABILITY All students are responsible for any instruments, books, equipment, or other items that they have on campus, whether they are owned by the students or have been entrusted to the students by the Lander County School District or others. Please be aware that the Lander County School District is not an agent for any student and is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to any such items, whether in the student's possession or stored/left on campus or other school property. Return to Table of Contents 16  LOCKERS All students have the opportunity to be assigned a locker. In case of emergency, locks may be removed with bolt cutters. Abuse or misuse of a locker may result in a forfeiture of a student’s locker privilege. Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to searches. LOST AND FOUND There are two locations for lost and found items. For small items, such as phone, glasses, jewelry is located in the main office. Clothing and larger items is located in the commons. Items can be retrieved before school and between class periods. Due to limited space, items left for an extended period of time will be sent to various relief agencies each nine-week period. MEDICATION All prescription and non-prescription medications to be taken at school must be on record with the nurse or clinical aide. Any student who must take medication on a regular basis must house that medication in the nurse’s office. Locked cabinets are available for this purpose. Because employees of the Lander County School District are not allowed to dispense aspirin to students, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of students may also house labeled bottles of aspirin in the clinic for their students. MESSAGES Only emergency messages from a parent(s) or guardian(s) will be delivered. Classrooms cannot be disrupted indiscriminately; therefore, messages from employers, friends or other relatives cannot be delivered. OFF-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR – INCLUDING LUNCH Students at Battle Mountain High School have off-campus privileges as provided by the Lander County School District Board of Trustees. When students leave campus at lunch or at other times during the school day, their behavior reflects upon all students at Battle Mountain High School. Hence, it is important for students to avoid littering, loitering, jaywalking, and other types of counterproductive behaviors that only serve to cause damage to the reputation of our school. PARKING The following regulations apply for all vehicles that are parked on Battle Mountain High School property: All vehicles will use only one space parked within painted boundaries. “No parking” areas include those areas with painted red “curbing,” painted white “curbing,” painted yellow “curbing,” sidewalk approaches, other “signed” no parking areas, and any fire/garbage lanes. No parking is permitted within fifteen (15) feet of any fire hydrant or fire alarm box. The speed limit is 5 miles per hour on campus and in all campus lots. Failure to adhere to this speed limit may result in an issuance of a traffic citation. Return to Table of Contents 17  PATRIOTIC EXERCISE Each school day, the Pledge of Allegiance shall be performed. Although students with objections are asked to stand, however, they may choose to not participate. Prior to the pledge, the school will observe thirty seconds of silence per NRS 388.075. RELEASE OF STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS Students are not to be released from school at the request of any person other than the parent(s) or guardian(s) with whom they are living as shown in Infinite Campus. SAFE AND RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT LCSD seeks to create a safe and respectful learning environment free from race discrimination, bullying, and cyberbullying in order for students to achieve success. Bullying The Lander County School District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnic group identification, marital status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran’s status in educational programs or activities, and employment as required by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. No District employee, including, without limitation, administrators, faculty, or other staff members, nor students shall engage in acts of bullying, harassment, or discrimination on the premises of any public school, school-sponsored event, or school bus in the District. Prohibited behaviors include, but are not limited to, cyber-bullying, sexual harassment, hazing, intimidation and retaliation. If you believe you have been bullied, harassed or discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint. The District also has a designated Title IX Coordinator who shall monitor and oversee compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, to include discrimination, bullying, and harassment. Your principal (or designee) or the District’s Title IX Coordinator is available to explain and discuss: your right to file a District or criminal complaint; the District’s complaint process, including the investigation process; how confidentiality is handled; available resources, both on and off campus; and other related matters. What is Bullying and Cyberbullying? Bullying is a form of emotional and physical abuse that is characterized by a power imbalance in which a bully chooses victims that he or she perceives as vulnerable. Bullying is deliberate and may be repeated over time. It can occur in different forms, that include but are not limited to: Physical bullying—poking, pushing, hitting, kicking. Verbal bullying—yelling, teasing, name-calling, insulting, threatening. Indirect bullying (also called “relational bullying”)—ignoring, excluding, spreading rumors, telling lies, getting others to hurt someone. Bullying also has major effects on the immediate bystanders, who may feel: pressured to participate in the bullying. anxious about speaking to anyone about it. powerless to stop the bullying. increasingly vulnerable to being victimized themselves. afraid of being associated with the victim or the bully. Return to Table of Contents 18  guilty for not having defended the victim. With the spread of technology-mediated communication in recent years comes a new form of bullying that can occur anywhere and can take a similar toll on the victim. Cyberbullying is a growing form of bullying that involves sending or posting hurtful, embarrassing, or threatening text or images using the Internet, cell phones, or other electronic communication devices. Other forms of cyberbullying include creating web sites that contain harmful or highly personal materials or images that may damage the victim’s reputation or friendships, distributing questionnaires that poll classmates about a student’s physical traits, and excluding victims from online groups. Since many students have access to the Internet outside of school, cyberbullying can occur at any time of day, and its effects can be difficult to avoid. If you feel you are being bullied, please contact your counselor, any administrator, or the school police officer. You can also report online at www.safevoicenv.org Harassment The Lander County School District does not condone harassment or intimidation in our school or at school-related activities. Parents and students should report any incidents of harassment or intimidation to school personnel in order to address and resolve them effectively. “Harassment” means a willful act or course of conduct that is not otherwise authorized by law and is: 1. Highly offensive to a reasonable person; and 2. Intended to cause and actually causes another person to suffer serious emotional distress. “Intimidation” means a willful act or course of conduct that is not otherwise authorized by law and: 1. Is highly offensive to a reasonable person; and 2. Poses a threat of immediate harm or actually inflicts harm to another person or to the property of another person. Sexual Harassment Conduct that constitutes sexual harassment that is committed by students of either gender against students or staff of the opposite or same gender is inappropriate behavior. Students can expect guidance, support and/or advocacy from district staff in addressing matters related to sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. Definition: Sexual harassment may include any unwanted physical contact, verbal comments or written statements that would be offensive to others. Filing a Complaint: Any Lander County School District student who believes that she or he has been subjected to sexual harassment should report the incident promptly. 1. The report can be made verbally, or in writing, to any staff member who will then report the incident to the principal or designee. 2. An investigation will be conducted and a report will be made to the District EEO officer. 3. Confidentiality will be preserved consistent with applicable laws and Lander County School District’s responsibility to investigate and address such complaints Return to Table of Contents 19 A member of the board of trustees of a school district, any employee of the board of trustees, including, without limitation, an administrator, principal, teacher or other staff member, or any pupil shall not engage in harassment or intimidation on the premises of any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus. SCHOOL BUS The bus driver is responsible for student safety and welfare while students travel to and from school. It is, therefore, necessary for all students to follow the rules established and announced by their school bus driver. Failure on the part of the student to do so may result in temporary or permanent suspension of bus privileges. In such cases, the transportation to and from school becomes the responsibility of the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). SEARCHES An administrator, or other school employee designated by the principal, may search the person of a student, the personal effects in the student’s possession, or the student’s automobile parked on school grounds, under the following circumstances: The search is made in connection with a lawful arrest; The search is made with the voluntary consent of the student; or The search is conducted on the reasonable suspicion that the student has engaged in an activity which violates a law or published District rule, procedure or policy; or that the student is carrying, concealing, or sequestering material the possession of which is prohibited by law or by published District rule, procedure, or policy. SEMESTER FINALS Students in all courses for which a half-credit or more is awarded must take a final semester exam over the material included in that course or a project. Taking the exam is one of the course requirements for all classes for which a half-credit or more is awarded. Students are not allowed to take exams early. Students not present when exams are administered must present an absence excuse in the customary way before being allowed to make up their exams. Students who do not present an acceptable absence excuse will receive a zero on their exams. Students who present an acceptable absence excuse will be given an Incomplete (I) and will have a six-week grace period during which to make up the semester exam. If the exam is not taken during the six weeks, the teacher's grade book will reflect a zero for the semester exam and the student may, at the teacher's discretion, fail the course. Here is the exam schedule for the 24-25 school year. 1st Semester Wed. January 8th: 1, 3, 5, 7 periods Bell Schedule: 1st Period: 8:00 - 9:30 am Nutrition Break: 9:30 - 9:40 am 3rd Period: 9:45 - 11:15 am Lunch: 11:15 - 11:55 am 5th Period: 12:00 - 1:30 pm 7th Period: 1:35 - 3:05 pm Return to Table of Contents 20 Grading and make ups 3:10 - 4:00 pm Thurs. January 11th: 2, 4, 6 periods Bell Schedule: 2nd Period: 8:00 - 9:30 am Nutrition Break: 9:30 - 9:40 am 4th Period: 9:45 - 11:15 am Lunch: 11:12 - 11:55 am 6th Period: 12:00 - 1:30 pm Grading and make ups 1:30 - 4:00 pm 2nd Semester Thurs. May 22nd: 1, 3, 5, 7 periods Bell Schedule: 1st Period: 8:00 - 9:30 am Nutrition Break: 9:30 - 9:40 am 3rd Period: 9:45 - 11:15 am Lunch: 11:15 - 11:55 am 5th Period: 12:00 - 1:30 pm 7th Period: 1:35 - 3:05 pm Grading and make ups 3:10 - 4:00 pm Tues. May 27th: 2, 4, 6 periods Bell Schedule: 2nd Period: 8:00 - 9:30 am Nutrition Break: 9:30 - 9:40 am 4th Period: 9:45 - 11:15 am Lunch: 11:12 - 11:55 am 6th Period: 12:00 - 1:30 pm Grading and make ups 1:30 - 4:00 pm Senior 2nd Semester Finals Must be done during regular class periods on May 21st and May 22nd. May 22nd - Last school day for Seniors. Seniors will have activities to attend the week of graduation (May 29th, 2024). SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES AND SCOOTERS Students cannot ride their skateboards, roller blades or scooters on campus or inside the building at any time. Students who violate this rule will be subject to school consequences including, but not limited to, detention, and suspension for insubordination. SPORTSMANSHIP High school athletics are based on the principles of good sportsmanship and friendly competition. This means that spectators cheer loudly, but never "boo," respect the decision of the official or umpire, and treat all opponents courteously. Our league rules require that winners, as well as losers, display good sportsmanship. Be modest winners and gracious losers. Return to Table of Contents 21 It has been resolved by the NIAA to institute these general measures relating to sportsmanship at all high school activities and contests. No confetti. No megaphones. No artificial noisemakers. No vulgar or suggestive wording on homecoming floats and signs attached thereto. With the exception of the school fight song, the band or its individual members should not play except during time-outs or intermissions. Fans should cooperate by staying off the sidelines during football games, sitting in designated areas or remaining in back of barricades, if provided. STUDENT BODY CARD A student body activity designation on the official student ID card entitles students to free admission at home athletic events. Money from the sale of student body activity passes support a variety of Battle Mountain High School student organizations and extracurricular activities. The cost of the student body activity designation is $40. STUDENT EMAIL LCSD has established protocols related to the issuing and use of e-mail and e-mail accounts by students. This account should be used for school related purposes only. STUDENT RECORDS AND INFORMATION In order to provide students with appropriate instruction and education service, it is necessary to maintain extensive and sometimes personal information about students and their families. LCSD shall employ safeguards related to access, maintenance, and confidentiality of student information and records. SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM BMHS has a surveillance system located throughout the school campus. Students and guests may be recorded while on campus or during school activities. SUSPENSION ISS (In School Suspension) - Students will attend school as normal but will be assigned to the ISS room all day. They are not released during the day unless approved by administration. School work is sent to the ISS room for the student to complete. OSS (Out of School Suspension) - Students are sent home during their suspension. They are not allowed on any LCSD campus during their suspension. They must communicate electronically with their teachers to keep up on any missed work. A student who is assigned ISS or OSS is not allowed to participate or attend in any extracurricular activities until their suspension is completed. This includes practices, contests, performances, etc. TARDY Each time a student is tardy to class, the teacher must interrupt the flow of teaching to change the attendance screen on the computer to comply with Lander County School District attendance-keeping requirements. The student's late entry, together with the interruption of teaching, constitutes a Return to Table of Contents 22 "classroom disruption," especially if that tardiness becomes habitual. To encourage students to arrive on time to class, four minutes have been scheduled for hall passing. This is adequate time for reaching each classroom on campus. Consequently, when tardiness occurs a detention will be assigned to the student. RESTORATIVE PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN Please follow this link to view the Lander County School District Restorative Discipline Plan. Return to Table of Contents 23  Battle Mountain High School Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form 2024-2025 I know how to access the BMHS Handbook and I am responsible for reading and understanding its contents. Student Name (please print) Grade Our signatures indicate that we have accessed, read, and understand the 2023-2024 Battle Mountain High School Student Handbook. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Return to Table of Contents 24  Scan to Access Online Student Handbook Return to Table of Contents 25