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The Cedar Falls High School student handbook is considered a working document and changes, additions and/or deletions may have occurred following the publishing of this document. It is the student's responsibility to familiarize themselves with the content of the handbook. The updated Student
Handbook will be maintained on the Cedar Falls High
School website (www.cfhs.cfschools.org)

CEDAR FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION
The mission of Cedar Falls High School is to provide a cooperative community where all students develop skills and attitudes to become lifelong learners and caring, responsible citizens.
We envision Cedar Falls High School to be a place where:
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Mutual respect is modeled.
Our shared beliefs and actions create a safe, cooperative, and caring learning environment.
Open and active communication builds a community of learners.
Lifelong learning and adaptability skills are promoted.
Technology enhances and advances learning.
All work together to achieve the Vision and Mission of Cedar Falls
High School.

Educational Program and Employment
Non Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Cedar Falls Community School District not to illegally discriminate in either: its educational programs on the basis of race, religion, creed, socioeconomic status, color, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability; or its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, or genetic information. There are grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. Any student who believes the district’s Equal Educational Opportunities for Student’s Policy,
Title IX, Title VI, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Individuals with
Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) Section 504 have been violated shall notify the building principal, supervisor, or the Director of Secondary Education or the
Director of Elementary Education. Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII office of Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of
Education, Kansas City MO or the Iowa Dept. of Education Des Moines IA.
Inquiries by applicants and employees regarding compliance with Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, should contact the District’s Equity Coordinator, Dr.
Adrian Talbot, Director of Human Resources, James L. Robinson Administrative
Center - 1002 West First St. Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50613 - [phone]. Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to federal and state agencies including the
Iowa Civil Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Dept. of Education.

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BEING A MEMBER OF THE CFHS STUDENT
COMMUNITY MEANS
Being courteous to all students and staff members and respectful of their property:
1. Valuing diversity.
2. Showing sensitivity and concern for others.
3. Using appropriate language throughout the school.
4. Recognizing that incidents of fighting, harassment, threats, insubordination, or theft interfere with others’ rights.
5. Recognizing that bringing food, beverages, electronic devices, or other distracting items to class interferes with teachers’ rights to teach and students’ rights to learn.
Being involved, prepared and productive:
1. Attending school regularly.
2. Arriving to classes on time.
3. Completing all assignments and make-up responsibilities.
4. Communicating as required on all absences and checkouts.
5. Developing a good work ethic.
Being prepared both physically and mentally to participate:
1. Being a positive representative in activities - displaying loyalty, fairness, and good sportsmanship.
2. Developing self-discipline as a student.
3. Being responsible in actions.
4. Wearing shoes and appropriate clothing.
5. Being alert in classes.
6. Being neat and clean in appearance.
7. Recognizing that using tobacco, drugs or alcohol is unlawful and reduces the chance for a successful education and a healthy life.
Respecting the Cedar Falls High School building and school property: 1. Helping to keep the building clean by disposing of litter.
2. Showing cooperation in the cafeteria by assisting with clean up.
3. Keeping the lockers and hallways free from markings.
4. Never damage our building, our equipment, or our materials.
5. Always remembering the importance of safety.
6. Driving responsibly around our campus and in our neighborhood.
Telling the truth at all times:
1. Remembering the importance of honesty and trustworthiness.
Showing that our integrity is our most valued possession.

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2014 - 2015 Daily Schedule
A.M. Detention 7:20 - 7:45 a.m. (Tuesday-Friday in the Cafeteria )

Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4

*7:50 - 8:35 (45 minutes)
8:39 - 9:24 (45 minutes)
9:28 - 10:13 (45 minutes)
10:17 - 11:02 (45 minutes)

Period 5A

11:02 - 11:32
11:32 - 12:23

[A] Lunch (30 minutes)
Class (51 minutes)

5B

11:06 - 11:28
11:28 - 11:58
11:59 - 12:23

Class (22 minutes)
[B] Lunch (30 minutes)
Class (24 minutes)

5C

11:06 - 11:53
11:53 - 12:23

Class (47 minutes)
[C] Lunch (30 minutes)

Period 6
Period 7
Period 8
Detention

12:27 - 1:12 (45 minutes)
1:16 - 2:01 (45 minutes)
2:05 - 2:50 (45 minutes)
2:55 - 3:20 p.m. (Monday-Thursday in the Cafeteria)

*Teachers are available for help and assistance at 7:20 a.m. and from 2:50 to 3:20 p.m. each school day.
**All students are expected to not congregate in the hallways before school and allow for easy passage for other students and staff. Students are not to sit on the floor after 7:45 a.m. Adequate seating and breakfast is available in the cafeteria before school begins.

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ALTERNATE SCHEDULES
On late start days. (31 minute classes)
Faculty PLC’s 7:20 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.(PLC=Professional Learning Community)
Student Support/Detention 8:50 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Period 1
9:20 a.m. - 9:51 a.m. (31 minutes)
Period 2
9:55 a.m. - 10:26 a.m. (31 minutes)
Period 3
10:30 a.m. - 11:01 a.m. (31 minutes)
Period 4
11:05 a.m. - 11:36 a.m. (31 minutes)
Period 5A

11:36 - 12:06
12:10 - 12:40
12:40 - 1:00

[A] Lunch (30 minutes)
Class (30 minutes)
Student Information Time (20 minutes)

S. I. T. time is held in individual classrooms opposite 5th period class and is intended to provide students with important school related information.
Students are not to be excused from class without arranged teacher permission.
5B

11:40 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:00

S. I. T. (20 minutes)
[B] Lunch (30 minutes)
Class (30 minutes)

5C

11:40 - 12:10

Class (30 minutes)

12:10 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:00

S. I. T. (20 minutes)
[C] Lunch (30 minutes)

Period 6
Period 7
Period 8

1:04 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
1:39 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
2:14 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

A.M. ASSEMBLY Schedule
Period 1
7:50 - 8:22 a.m. (32 minutes)
Period 2
8:26 - 8:58 a.m. (32 minutes)
Period 3
9:02 - 9:34 a.m. (32 minutes)
Assembly
9:38 - 10:26 a.m. (48 minutes)
Period 4
10:30 - 11:02 a.m. (32 minutes)
Periods 5 - 8
Regular Times
P.M. ASSEMBLY Schedule
Period 1 - 5
Regular Times
Period 6
12:27 - 12:59 p.m. (32 minutes)
Assembly
1:03 - 1:38 p.m. (35 minutes)
Period 7
1:42 - 2:14 p.m. (32 minutes)
Period 8
2:18 - 2:50 p.m. (32 minutes)
P.M. PEP ASSEMBLY Schedule
Period 1 - 5
Regular Times
Period 6
12:27 - 12:59 p.m. (32 minutes)
Period 7
1:03 - 1:35 p.m. (32 minutes)
Period 8
1:39 - 2:11 p.m. (32 minutes)
Assembly
2:15 - 2:50 p.m. (35 minutes)

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CEDAR FALLS HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES
This Student Handbook is intended to help understand the policies and procedures of Cedar Falls High School. We believe that effective communication between the school and home is extremely important for student success. When the school and parents cooperate and share expectations, we believe students have the best opportunity to reach their potential. We welcome and encourage parents or guardians to visit our school and take an active role in their students’ education.
The following information may be released to the public in regard to any individual student of the school district as necessity or desirability arises:
Name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous school or institution attended by the student and other similar information.

Any student, parent or guardian not wanting this information released to the public, must make their objection in writing to the Principal or other person in charge of the school that the student is attending. It is desirable to renew this objection at the beginning of each school year.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES
We expect our students to attend school every day. To report an absence, parents must call the attendance office (553-2584) between
7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day their student is not in school.
Students have two (2) school days to resolve any questions regarding unexcused absences with the Attendance Office or the absence(s) may remain unexcused or non-authorized. If students miss a class more than twelve times during a semester, loss of credit may occur. The complete attendance policy is available in the Associate Principal’s office. UNEXCUSED TRUANT/ABSENCES
If at any time during the semester a student is truant from a class period on four (4) occasions, the student may receive no credit for that class.
Students that are truant from any class period are subject to disciplinary consequences and/or loss of release privileges. All students must carry and attend a minimum of six (6) academic subjects that meet daily, plus
Physical Education. Junior and Senior students with a full academic schedule may be exempt from the Physical Education requirement.

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TARDINESS/TRUANCY POLICY
All students are expected to be in class each day and to be on time. The following policy establishes the minimum standards and expectations regarding tardiness to class. Unexcused tardiness to class of more than
15 minutes will result in an unexcused absence from that class.
Individual teachers may develop more stringent standards and consequences as needed and will explain those to their class.
Each unexcused tardy to a class will result in a 25 minute detention. Each selective skip of a class will result in 50 minutes of detention. Detention may ONLY be served before and after school in the Detention Center. The Detention Center in the
Cafeteria will be maintained Monday through Friday morning from 7:20 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., and Monday through Thursday detention will be from 2:55 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (25 minutes) also in the Cafeteria. Students late to assigned detention will not be accommodated. Students are expected to sign-in and bring homework or reading materials when serving detention time.
If the student fails/refuses to complete the assigned detention, they may be subject to suspension, loss of release privileges and/or participation in after-school activities or events. Students must have no more than 300 minutes of detention to be eligible to participate in school activities, dances
(ie:
Homecoming/Prom) as well as the graduation ceremonies.

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY
Once a student is at school, there are only two approved ways to leave school without being counted unexcused.
Check out through the Health Office (Room 105A).
Check out through the Attendance Office (Located off of the
Auditorium Lobby).
Students must get a YELLOW permission pass from the Attendance
Office to leave the building. It is the student’s responsibility to get the yellow pass sometime during the day before leaving. The Attendance
Office does not deliver passes. The yellow permission pass should be signed and time noted by the place of the appointment.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education (CO-OP) students must notify the Attendance
Office by 7:30 a.m. each day that they are absent from school. CO-OP
Students must also notify their CO-OP Coordinator and employer.

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ABSENCES NEEDING PRIOR APPROVAL
When a student plans to be out of school for two or more school days, the following steps should be followed:
1. A parent or guardian must notify the Attendance Office at least one day in advance of the absence.
2. The Attendance Office will provide the student with a Prior
Approval Form.
3. The Prior Approval Form must be taken to each teacher for notification. If a teacher determines that the student’s classroom progress or attendance is unsatisfactory, or that the student’s absence will unnecessarily disrupt planned class instructional activities, that teacher may designate that information on the Prior
Approval Form. Efforts will be made to communicate this information to the student’s parent or guardian.
4. Students or parents notifying the teachers without a form does not meet the Prior Approval requirements.
5. The Prior Approval Form must be returned to the Attendance
Office before the absence, or an unexcused absence may be recorded. No prior approvals will be accepted on semester test days. All students must attend semester test sessions as scheduled. STUDENT ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students involved in school activities (i.e. athletics, cheerleading, drama, music, etc.) must attend school three consecutive class periods in order to practice or participate that day. School related absences do not apply. Release periods do not count as consecutive class period.
STUDENT CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE
These policies and procedures have been developed to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for both students and staff. When disciplinary action is required, our objective is to educate students while focusing on selfdiscipline and responsible behaviors for the future.

The administration reserves the right to administer policy in a manner that will maintain an orderly and efficient operation of the school and its educational atmosphere.
Consequences:
Warnings: A student may be warned by a teacher, staff member or administrator that the activity they are involved in may not be appropriate and that similar behavior may result in further consequences. Detentions: Detention time may be assigned by teachers and/or administrators for violations of school rules. Detention time may include completion of alternative learning activities, essays, apologies, or other assigned work. Detention time will be scheduled before or after school. Failure to report for assigned detention time may result in additional detention time and/or suspension.
Probationary Suspension: A probationary suspension is the most severe administrative warning that may be issued. The student will not be excluded from class for a probationary suspension but repeated violations of student conduct may result in a suspension from school.

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Suspensions: Suspensions (In-School or Out-of-School) may be assigned by an administrator and may include completion of alternative learning activities, essays, apologies, or other assigned work. In-School suspension may be served in the Intervention Room (Rm 203). Efforts will be made to have all suspensions served In-School so as not to disrupt the educational process and to allow for more supervised disciplinary consequences. Suspensions may range from one class period to several days. Parents and teachers will be notified when a suspension occurs.
Expulsion/Exclusion from School: The Cedar Falls Board of
Education may expel or exclude a student from school for a violation of school rules and policies approved by the Board of Education, and/or when the presence of that student is considered to be detrimental to the educational process.
STUDENT MISCONDUCT/BEHAVIOR including, but not limited to infractions listed below, or as specified by the administration and included in this Student Handbook/Planner.
1. Possession of dangerous or illegal items may result in disciplinary action including suspension with referral to the Police and/or possible recommendation for expulsion/exclusion.
2. Theft/Vandalism may result in a suspension/expulsion/exclusion from school with possible referral to the Police and the student being held responsible for any cost of damages.
3. Insubordination,
Inappropriate
Behavior, and/or Inappropriate Language may result in either a verbal warning or detention time assigned and/or may lead to suspension from school, and/or possible recommendation for expulsion/exclusion.
4. Bullying, Harassment, Hazing, or Initiations: Harassment, bullying and abuse are violations of school district policies, rules and regulations and, in some cases, may also be a violation of criminal or other laws. The school district has the authority to report students violating this rule to law enforcement officials.
Students who feel that they have been harassed or bullied should:

● Communicate to the harasser or bully that the student expects the

behavior to stop, if the student is comfortable doing so. If the student needs assistance communicating with the harasser or bully, the student should ask a teacher, counselor or principal to help.
● If the harassment or bullying does not stop, or the student does not feel comfortable confronting the harasser or bully, the student should:
● tell a teacher, counselor or principal; and
● write down exactly what happened, keep a copy and give another copy to the teacher, counselor or principal including;
● what, when and where it happened;
● who was involved;
● exactly what was said or what the harasser or bully did;
● witnesses to the harassment or bullying;
● what the student said or did, either at the time or later;
● how the student felt; and
● how the harasser or bully responded.

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Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Harassment or bullying on the basis or age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status or familial status includes conduct of a verbal or physical nature that is designed to embarrass, distress, agitate, disturb or trouble persons when:
● places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property;
● has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health;
● has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or
● has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to:

● verbal, physical or written harassment or abuse;
● pressure for sexual activity;
● repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications; and ● suggesting or demanding sexual involvement, accompanied by implied

or explicit threats.
Harassment or bullying based upon factors other than sex includes, but is not limited to:
● verbal, physical, or written harassment or abuse;
● repeated remarks of a demeaning nature;
● implied or explicit threats concerning one's grades, job, etc; and
● demeaning jokes, stories or activities.

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Students may file an initial complaint of harassment by contacting either the building Principal, Jason Wedgbury, (553-2502), or the Program
Equity Coordinator, Susan Langan, High School Counseling Office (5532515). See the Board Policies Handbook for the complete policy #504.5
Controlled Substances: Students who use, possess, or distribute any kind of drugs, look alike drugs or paraphernalia, or alcohol will be suspended from school pending investigation by administration and/or police officials and/or a conference with a parent. All students’ prescribed medications must be kept in the Nurse’s Office (see page 14 for further clarification). This policy includes all school-sponsored activities whether on or off school grounds. Students convicted of using or distributing drugs or alcohol at school or school-related activities may be recommended for expulsion/exclusion to the Board of Education.
Tobacco Policy: Students who smoke, chew, or possess tobacco in the school building or on school grounds/property may be suspended.

7. Dress/Accessory Code:
The CFHS staff believes that our dress code can help prepare our students to be successful in the "real world" of work. We realize that attire acceptable outside the school setting may not be considered appropriate for the school building and as such should not be worn to school. Student attire may not unreasonably infringe on the rights of others to benefit from a productive educational environment. The major responsibility for appropriate dress, grooming and accessories rests with the student and his or her family. Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate for school or will be required to change.

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The following guidelines are expected for school:
Unacceptable attire is clothing, adornment or accessories that are considered disruptive to the educational process.
Inappropriate attire for school includes, but is not limited to, items that display drugs, alcohol or tobacco, is considered harmful, sexual or obscene, demeaning, offensive, promotes violence, racism, or gang affiliation. All visible shirts, blouses or tops must have straps at least one inch in width, covering both shoulders. No revealing or excessively tight clothing such as midriff-baring tops, tube tops, halter tops, seethrough clothing, spaghetti straps, short-shorts or skirts, exposed undergarments, cleavage, or back will be allowed.
Hats or other headgear, sunglasses and headphones are not allowed in class without teacher approval.
Roller skate-shoes, spikes, chains hanging from clothing or accessories, and similar items are potential safety hazards and as such are not allowed at school.
Shoes or sandals are to be worn at all times during the school day.

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Students not in compliance with our dress code policy will be alerted by a teacher, administrator or other staff member and asked to correct the situation. Students will be expected to make the appropriate changes with missed classroom time to be made up. Repeat offenders will face additional consequences including detention time and/or suspension from school with parent notification. The administration may take further steps to ensure that no attire, grooming or adornment causes a disruption to the educational process.
Electronic communication devices are not allowed in class.
The goal of this rule is to promote the responsible use of cell phones and similar communication devices in an appropriate manner while maintaining a productive learning environment. An electronic communication device includes pagers, laptops, cell phones, and electronic planners and any wireless devices that can send and receive data or information. (The use of ipods and other similar electronic listening devices may be used at the discretion of the individual classroom teacher.)
· Cell Phone use is not allowed in the classroom from 7:50 AM until
2:50 PM or in the hallways anytime during class time.
· Cell Phone use is not allowed in locker rooms, restrooms, library,
Learning Lab or MRC without teacher approval..
· Cell Phone use is allowed ONLY during passing periods in the hallways and cafeteria as well as during assigned lunch shifts.
Students on release are allowed to use phones in designated areas only, including the cafeteria and outside the building.
If a phone is confiscated, staff will take every reasonable precaution with the phone. Should damage or loss occur, the school cannot be held responsible. Ultimately, if the student is concerned with the safety of the phone, he/she should leave it at home or assume the potential risk of damage or loss.
Consequences (Repeated issues w/in the same class)
First offense: The teacher will confiscate the phone and return it at end of the student’s school day.
Second offense: The teacher will confiscate the phone and return it at the end of the student’s school day. In addition, the teacher will contact the parent\guardian to report the second infraction and explains consequence of third infraction.
Third offense: The teacher will confiscate the phone and turn it into the
Principal's office. The phone will only be returned to the student after a mandatory parent\guardian meeting with administration.

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Future Infractions:
Repeated violations will be treated as insubordination. Student consequences may include suspension, loss of privileges or other disciplinary consequences. Please see insubordination in the student handbook for specific details.
Public Displays of Affection: It will be a violation of conduct for students to demonstrate overt displays of affection at school or at school activities. This includes but is not limited to embracing, kissing or other physical contact inappropriate for school.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty refers to cheating, copying, plagiarizing, or otherwise representing the work of others as your own through verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other means. Forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
• looking at another student’s answers, or using a “cheat sheet” during a test; or, providing other students with the means to copy answers;
• downloading material from an online source and representing it as your own without citing sources or crediting the author;
• copying in any form another person’s computer program or software file and representing it as your own;
• submitting work received through purchase or transfer as your own;
• copying text in any form from a source, without proper citation, and submitting as your own;
• falsifying, or attempting to alter, course grades, test grades, rank in class, grade point average, credits earned, or other confidential information about yourself or others;
• acquiring and/or distributing tests, answers to tests, answer keys, class projects, research papers, reports, or school-owned materials through verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other means.
Students determined to have been academically dishonest are subject to disciplinary action.
Depending on the severity of the offense, the number of offenses, the impact on other students and teachers, and/or the curriculum, students may lose credit for a project or test, lose class credit, be suspended, or be recommended for expulsion. DISABLING PRODUCTS
Any student who possesses and/or discharges a “stink” bomb, mace, pepper spray, any noxious substance, or other disabling products on or adjacent to school property or at a school event will be subject to discipline.
Possession or use of these devices or substances is reckless conduct which:
a. can cause fear, mass alarm, disturbance, disruption, and bodily injury;
b. endanger the health and safety of students and staff by exposing them to debilitating odors which these devices and substances can emit;
c. may cause the evacuation of any area of the school, thereby imposing additional risks while emergency measures are used to exit the school.
Any student who possesses, uses, or threatens to use these devices or substances, or acts in concert with others who do by arranging, planning, devising, and/or participating in the behavior by mutual understanding and with knowledge and consent commits gross misconduct. Disciplinary action may include any or all of the following, depending upon the nature and severity of the disabling products and the circumstances of their possession and/or use or threat to use:
• Suspension;
• Loss of privileges for the duration of high school years;
• Restitution;
• Exclusion from any school event, athletic contest, or activity program;
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• Athletic/activity "Good Conduct" board review, if applicable;
• Exclusion / Expulsion from school.

LOCKERS
Student lockers are provided for student storage of books and coats. The locker is school property and may be inspected from time to time in the school’s best interest. Report any locker problems to the Associate Principal’s office.
Students are not allowed to switch assigned lockers, or share with another student if they are not assigned to that locker. Only the Associate Principal
Office will give the student’s assigned locker combination. All lockers are inspected and in working condition at the beginning of each school year. Each student will be responsible for any damages to his or her locker.
Locker Searches OFFICIAL NOTICE School officials may periodically inspect school lockers without any further prior notice. Law Enforcement
Officials with Drug Detecting Dogs may be used to assist in the locker inspection process.
Student search standard – Iowa Code §808A.2(1)
“A school official may search individual students and individual protected student areas if both of the following apply:
(a) The official has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will produce evidence that a student has violated or is violating either the law or a school rule or regulation.
(b) The search is conducted in a manner which is reasonably related to the objectives of the search and which is not excessively intrusive in light of the age and gender of the student and the nature of the infraction.”

STUDENT VISITORS
All visitors to the building must register in the Principal’s office prior to going to other parts of the building. No student visitors may attend school the week before or after vacations, during other school district’s in-service days or during the last week of each nine-week grading period. The building Principal must approve each request for student visitors 24 hours before the visitor arrives. JUNIOR/SENIOR RELEASE PRIVILEGES/AGREEMENT
Between the hours of 7:50 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. all students are assigned to a
\study hall or lunch period during non-class time, and as such are expected to remain in the school building. Only Juniors and Seniors may apply for a
Release Privilege from study hall and open lunch as follows:
Juniors and Seniors must have passed 10 credit classes the previous school year. Juniors and Seniors must carry 6 subjects plus Physical Education.
Juniors may be released from either 1st or 8th period study hall assignment
(Seniors may be released from their study hall assignment) and a 30-minute open lunch if they file a release form, properly signed by their parents or guardian. [Period 5: All students are responsible for returning to class for the Student Information Time (S.I.T.) or they will be unexcused from that class]. Students must remember that to maintain their Junior/Senior Release
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Privilege, they may have no more than three tardies per semester.
(One selective skip = two tardies.) The fourth tardy may result in losing the
Jr./Sr. Release Privilege, and open lunch for a minimum of 4 ½ weeks, and placement in an Assigned Study Hall. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress and attendance in each class in order to maintain release privileges. Any student in school receiving a Failing grade in class at mid-term (9 weeks) grading period may be assigned to Study Hall for the upcoming
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All students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations and attendance policy of Cedar Falls High School, to maintain satisfactory work within each classroom, to be respectful, responsible, and not harassing others in their actions and comments.
Students agree to the following to maintain the privilege of release from study hall or lunch period:
1. Be out of the halls promptly during release time and not loiter on adjacent streets or the campus. If at school during release time, report to and follow the rules of the quiet study areas (Commons Study Area in Cafeteria,
Tiger’s Den, Library, Learning Lab, or Study Hall.
2. Leave the building quickly and quietly at the assigned time without being reminded. Do not disturb other classes or neighborhood residents.
Violation of any school policy, reckless driving, loitering, or other disruptions may result in immediate suspension of release privileges.
3. Return to the building only during the appropriate passing period and wait to enter the hallways at that time so as not to disturb others at the school.
4. Carry at all times the current Cedar Falls High School Student I.D. with appropriate release sticker and show this to the door monitor when leaving and returning to the building.
5. Understand that skipping classes/study hall and excessive tardies or absences are reasons for suspension of release privileges. Students will be allowed a maximum of three tardies per semester before release privileges are reviewed.
6. Understand that falsifying notes/phone calls from home are reasons for suspension from school and immediate revocation of release privileges.
7. Understand that during release time, tardiness back to the building will not be permitted for any reason, (transportation breakdowns, no gas, traffic tickets, dead batteries, etc.) These are all hazards of accepting release privileges and will not be excused.
Violation of any of the terms of this agreement will result in loss of release privileges and assignment to Restricted Study Hall. Understand that the school will not be responsible to employers because of lost privileges resulting from violations of this agreement.

ASSIGNED STUDY HALL
If a student receives an F in class at the midterm report or nine-week grading periods, he/she may be assigned to a Study Hall to allow for more structured study and assistance.
Many periods include several Study Halls and other intervention opportunities, offering students the opportunity to confer with, and receive assistance from a variety of instructors in a variety of academic areas that meet in the Library
(Academic Zone), Small Study Hall in Room 160 and other assigned study halls in classrooms throughout the building.
Students assigned to a Study Hall will follow these minimum rules:
Check out privileges to other quiet study areas will be available during each period with their teacher’s permission. Students need to report to
Study Hall at the beginning of the period to take attendance. Signed pass must be returned to the Study Hall supervisor at the end of the period for attendance verification purposes or the student may be counted unexcused.

QUIET STUDY AREAS
The Library, Commons Study Area in the Cafeteria, Tiger’s Den, Study Halls and the Learning Lab (Room 203) are typically available to students from 7:30
a.m. to 3:20 p.m. for quiet study. Students are not to be congregating in the hallways during their assigned release period and should go to one of these quiet study areas if they remain on campus.

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HEALTH OFFICE
The Health Office is in Room 105A. Office hours are posted on the door. All student medications must be kept in the health office unless prior approval has been given for the student to carry medication with them. Self-administration of medications is only approved for inhalers, insulin, and epi-pens when written consent from parent and physician is provided. These forms are available on the Cedar Falls School website, under Health and Safety/Medical Forms. Whenever possible, students should check in with their teacher before coming to the health office. If a student does not feel well and the Health office staff is not in, the student must report to the Attendance Office.
1. Students will not be excused ill if they are in the restroom or do not report to the Nurse or the Attendance Office.
2. Students leaving for medical appointments, etc., must check out through the Attendance Office. A medical appointment (yellow) slip will be issued.
Students will not be excused to leave the building until either the Nurse or Attendance secretary give their permission and written or verbal communication has been made with the parent or guardian.

INFINITE CAMPUS PORTAL
Infinite Campus Portal is our tool for parents and students to access instant, online, timely and secure student information: class schedule, assignments, attendance, course registrations for next year, report cards, and fines and fees.
Infinite Campus Portal is a means to further promote educational excellence by enhancing our program of communication with parents and students. Please see the school website for further information and links to Infinite Campus. The portal may be accessed through the district website at www.cfschools.org

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE
Change of address or telephone numbers during the school year must be reported immediately to the main office.

GRADE REPORTS
Mid-term grade deficiency notices are mailed between the 4th and 5th week of each quarter and are also available online. Nine-week grades are available during parent teacher conferences, and semester grades are mailed at the end of each semester.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. All students must be enrolled in and attend a minimum of 6 academic classes which meet daily and Lifetime Wellness or PE which meet every other day for both semesters. Students are recommended to carry 6 academic classes that meet daily. Seniors and juniors may also apply for a PE exemption for an activity or full schedule. Please see guidelines below. Sophomores are required to take Lifetime Wellness both semesters and Health for one semester. School board policy does not allow Cedar Falls
High School to enroll and maintain regular education students with fewer than the minimum number of academic classes for grades
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2. Schedule adjustments will be made for academic reasons only. Parent permission will be required but does not guarantee a schedule adjustment. Please see schedule adjustment guidelines below. 3. Any subject dropped after the 35 day or 7 week of the semester may be recorded as an F.
4. Students are required to earn 45 credits in grades 9 through 12 to meet graduation requirements.
5. Mid Year Graduation - Any Senior who plans to graduate at the end of their 1st semester must meet with their counselor and turn in the appropriate paperwork by the October 1st deadline of their senior year. The Administration and Counseling Department strongly encourage students to attend school for the normal eight semesters. 6. Students should consult their counselor or the current Educational
Planning Handbook if they have any questions.
The
Educational Planning Handbook can also be accessed on the
Cedar Falls High School web site under Plan Your Education. th th

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
Practice for grade point scale is as follows: (F= No Credit)
A+ = N/A
B+ = 3.3333
C+ = 2.3333
D+ = 1.3333
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
A- = 3.6667
B- = 2.6667
C- = 1.6667
D- = 0.6667
Students who have a “B” average (3.0) with no grade of F or incomplete for the
9 weeks will be published in the local newspapers.

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
School counseling services are available to assist students with personal concerns, academic issues and college and career exploration. Appointments may be scheduled before or after school and during Study Hall or release times.
If you have an emergency or something that is urgent, see your counselor immediately. Students are assigned to a specific counselor by alphabet but are free to visit with any of the counselors.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
Erin Gardner: A-E
Chris Wood: F-K

Susan Langan, Dept. Chair: L-Rn
Amy Denholm: Ro-Z

GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS
The staff at Cedar Falls High School believes all students can learn and need to be in challenging and rigorous classes. Students are responsible for determining and accepting the course of study for which they register. They must plan very deliberately, always keeping in mind high school requirements, individual interests and post high school plans.
Schedule adjustments are made for academic reasons only. Parent permission will be required but does not guarantee a schedule adjustment.
Adjustments are limited and will be based only on the following reasons:
1 Teacher recommendation and/or request because of inappropriate level
2. Failure in class-credits needed for graduation
3. Failure in class that is a prerequisite
4. Transfer students
5. PSEOA students
6. Computer error
7. Class schedule that fails to meet minimum load requirements
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Adjustments will NOT be made for the following reasons:
1. Students wanting to gain release during certain periods
2. Teacher changes
3. Classes are full-including PE
4. To accommodate job schedules
Request for reasons other than those listed above are limited to extenuating circumstances and must have administrative approval.
Schedule adjustments will be made on one day before school starts and the first three days of first semester. Second semester adjustments must be made by
December 6th. Schedule Adjustment forms are available in the school counseling office and on the website.

GUIDELINES FOR DROPPING A CLASS
Any student who makes a request to drop a course must have the appropriate paperwork filled out with signatures indicating prior approval from his/her teacher and parent/guardian. Students are required to carry a minimum of six academic classes plus Lifetime Wellness or PE. Students may drop a class until the 7 week of the semester without a penalty if they still have six full classes on their schedule. After the 7th week, a student dropping a course may receive a grade of “F” for the semester. The deadline for dropping an extra class is October 3rd for first semester and February 26th for second semester. th

GUIDELINES FOR PE EXEMPTIONS
Students may only exempt out of an acivity that they were a member of during the previous year.
All students (10-12) who do not qualify for an exemption as described below will be required to successfully complete a physical education class each semester meeting every other day during the school year.
In accordance with the Cedar Falls Community School District policy, students may exempt from physical education under the following conditions:
SOPHOMORES (Sophomores may not exempt for activity participation.)
Religious exemption (the student’s parent/guardian must file a written statement with the principal that the course conflicts with the student’s religious beliefs).
JUNIORS
● Activity exemption may be used for one or both semesters. Fall activities while winter and spring activities may be used for a second semester exemption. Most Iowa High School Athletic Association sponsored events are included along with some additional selected activities (see below). The exemption form must be on file with parent signature. NOTE: Students must complete the entire activity season in good standing in order to receive full exemption or the student will be placed in a P.E. class immediately.
● Religious exemption (the student’s parent/guardian must file a written statement with the principal that the course conflicts with the student’s religious beliefs).
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SENIORS
● Activity exemption may be used for one or both semesters. Fall activities while winter and spring activities may be used for a second semester exemption. Most Iowa High School Athletic Association sponsored events are included along with some additional selected activities (see below). The exemption form must be on file with parent signature. NOTE: Students must complete the entire activity season in good standing in order to receive full exemption or the student will be placed in a P.E. class immediately.
● Religious exemption (the student’s parent/guardian must file a written statement with the principal that the course conflicts with the student’s religious beliefs).
● Mid-year graduates must complete fall semester P.E. requirements.
1st Semester Exemptions:
Cheerleading

Football

Men’s Golf *

Cross Country

Marching Band

Women’s Swimming

Dance Team **

Volleyball

2nd Semester Exemptions:
Basketball

Tennis

Women’s Golf *

Cheerleading

Track

Men’s Swimming

Soccer

Wrestling

Competition Dance ***

Competition Cheerleading ***
* Men’s and Women’s Golf exemption for VARSITY athletes ONLY with coach’s approval.
** Women's Dance Team members ONLY. Male members may exempt with coach's approval ONLY.
***Requires approval from coach.

ACTIVITY TICKETS
Activity passes are sold at the beginning of each year for all Athletic, Music, and some Drama events. Cost: $45.00.
Students must present their ID/activity pass at the gate at each event. If an
ID/activity pass is not presented, the student will be expected to pay the gate admission and will not be reimbursed.
State sponsored tournaments or special fundraising events are exempt from the use of the activity pass.

HOT LUNCH IN SCHOOL CAFETERIA
A complete hot lunch program is provided daily for students. A menu and alacarte line complemented by a salad bar is available. The following policies are to be followed:

1. Lunch cards: Each student is provided with a plastic I.D. charge card to be

2.

scanned during lunch for purchasing meals. Students may deposit any amount in their account at any time. Only checks made out to Cedar Falls
High School will be accepted. Lost cards charge: $5.00 and will be distributed in the Cafeteria.
Students are to remain in the cafeteria during the entire lunch shift.
Students are allowed only one shift in the cafeteria. Students who want to leave early must have a pass from a teacher, the Nurse or from the
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3. Students are responsible for the eating area around their table and must
4.

return their trays, dishes, milk containers, and other items to the proper disposal areas.
Students are to remain seated when not getting or returning items to the waste receptacles.

Due to the large number of students served in our cafeteria in a short period of time, student cooperation is very important. Students who are not cooperative will not be accommodated. Students using their lunch release are expected to finish their food before returning to school.

STUDENT PARKING
Student parking is restricted to the student/visitor lot (NE corner of campus) and on street parking near the school. The school district assumes no responsibility for student vehicles. Reckless driving, improper parking, noisy vehicles or littering may result in the school filing complaints with the Cedar
Falls Police, plus $25.00 fines and/or the loss of release or driving privileges.
Students parked in the NW or SW Staff Parking Lots or observed parking in areas designated as Service Vehicles Only Area will be assessed a $25.00 fine to be placed in the Campus Beautification Fund. Improperly parked vehicles, including those parked in yellow “No Parking” areas as well as yellow lines and/or curbs may also be assessed a $25.00 fine.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daily announcements are read each school day and will be posted on bulletin boards around the building as well as posted on the school website. Other alternatives may also be announced. These bulletins will announce scheduled school events as well as activities and special information provided by individual teachers or departments. It is the student’s responsibility to know what is in the bulletin each day.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
To minimize classroom interruptions, we accept phone messages only from a student’s parent or guardian. In cases where it is essential for a parent or guardian to contact his or her student during the school day, we will call the student to the office by the intercom at the end of the class period to pick up a message. We appreciate parental cooperation and understanding in this matter.

TELEPHONE USE
Telephones in the attendance office may be used only to verify absences through parents, to verify doctor appointments, or to contact parents.

BUS PASSES
Bus passes must be carried at all times. Bus passes are obtained in the main office from the bookkeeper. You may purchase either a one way or two way pass, which are sold only for the current month. If you forget your bus pass, you may get a temporary bus pass in the main office.

STUDENT I.D./LUNCH/LIBRARY CARDS
A picture identification card will be issued to all students at the beginning of each school year. Each student must carry this I.D. every day for identification. The student I.D. (with current release sticker) must be carried for Junior and Senior release privileges. Students who lose their
I.D. card must purchase a duplicate I.D. in the Cafeteria for $5.00. If you forget your I.D., you may purchase a single day release pass at the
Bookkeeper’s desk for $1.00. Single day lunch credit may be requested at the lunch room service window.

LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES
If a student believes personal property has been lost on school grounds, he or she should report the loss to the main office. A lost and found collection area is maintained in the main office.

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EMERGENCY DRILLS
A fire drill evacuation plan is posted in each room. When the fire alarm (continuous siren) sounds, all students must leave the building as rapidly as possible by the route identified on the room poster, stopping beyond 100 feet from each building exit. We will also practice Shelter in Place, Lock Down and Off-Site evacuation drills.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS
Specific instructions are posted in each classroom for the designated area of evacuation and cover. A severe weather alert will be signaled by a general announcement over the intercom for all students and staff to take cover in appropriately assigned areas.

STUDENT COMPUTER USE POLICY
Cedar Falls High School expects all students to act responsibly and ethically when using the school's computers. Using computers at CFHS is a privilege.
The school reserves the right to restrict students' use of them if circumstances warrant. Students must agree that they will:
1. Treat all computers and computer equipment with care and respect.
2. Not change or modify any aspects of the computer hardware or software that will alter how the system appears or operates, including accessing control panels or other computer settings and changing anything on the desktop, hard drive or network.
3. Will not load any software or utilities onto the school's computers without a teacher's permission.
4. Will not copy any programs, accessories, or features from the computer hard drive.
5. Will not save to the computer's hard drive without teacher's permission.
6. Will not bring or consume food, drink or candy around the computer or computer work area.
7. Will report immediately to a teacher any changes or modifications that is found on a computer hardware or software.
Students who disobey any of the previous rules will be prohibited from using the school's computers for a period of time based on the seriousness of the infraction. The library subscribes to a number of web-based research tools, many of which are available from home as well as from school. Access these databases from the library's web page on the school website.

TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks for our 4 core areas --English, Math, Science, & Social Studies-- are checked out through the library.
Students are expected to return the textbooks to the library within 1 week of the end of the semester. If the books are not returned 1 week after the last day of the semester, students will be assessed a fine of $1 a day. After 30 days, students will be charged the price of the book.
Textbooks need to be returned in a timely manner so they can be checked out to students who will be enrolled in the class the following semester. After one week, the school may need to purchase new textbooks to replace those that are not returned so that each current student has a book. It is important that books be returned as soon as the student is no longer enrolled in the class.
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CEDAR FALLS SCHOOL BOARD
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
(Code No. 500)
This board policy is devoted to the board's goals and objectives for assisting the students of the school district in obtaining an education. Each student will have an opportunity to obtain an education in compliance with the policies.
It is the goal of the board to develop a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept in the students enrolled in the school district. Each student attending school will have the opportunity to use it and its education program and services as a means for self-improvement and individual growth.
In so doing, the students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that assures each student the same opportunity.
The board supports the delivery of the education program and services to students free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, marital status, socio-economic status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. This concept of equal educational opportunity serves as a guide for the board and employees in making decisions relating to school district facilities, employment, selection of educational materials, equipment, curriculum, and regulations affecting students.
Board policies, rules and regulations affect students while they are on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district. Board policy refers to the term "parents" in many of the policies. The term parents for purposes of this policy manual means the legal parents, the legal guardian or custodian of a student, and students who have reached the age of majority or are otherwise considered an adult by law.
Complaint Procedure
A “complaint” constitutes an allegation that these rules as they relate to the district’s Equal Educational Opportunity Policy, Title IX, Title VI, the ADA, or
Section 504, have been violated. Any student who believes that these rules or laws have been violated shall notify the building principal, supervisor, or the
Director of Secondary Education or the Director of Elementary Education. The investigator shall attempt to resolve informally, or at the earliest possible stage, all complaints. A written record will be made and kept. Information received during the investigation shall be kept confidential to the extent possible. Any complainant may be represented at all steps of this procedure by a representative of their choosing. The investigator shall reasonably and promptly commence the investigation upon receipt of the complaint. The investigator shall interview the complainant and may also interview witnesses as deemed appropriate. Upon completion of the investigation, the investigator shall present a written report to the superintendent or designee.
Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education 8930
Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO. 64114 [phone], http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html or Iowa Dept. of Education,
Grimes
State
Office
Bldg.,
Des
Moines,
IA.
[phone]. This inquiry or complaint to the federal or state office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.
Date of Adoption: 11/24/08

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STUDENT WELLNESS POLICY
(Code No. 507.3)
The Cedar Falls Board of Education promotes health in students by supporting wellness, quality nutrition and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The school district supports a healthy environment where students learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices.
By facilitating learning through the support and promotion of quality nutrition and physical activity, schools contribute to the basic health status of students.
The targeted goals outlined in this policy are designed to reflect best practices in the area of child nutrition and physical activity at the time this policy was written. It must be understood that these practices represent the ideal and may, in some instances, not be immediately obtainable or even practical, given unique district circumstances. This should not, however, deter the establishment of these high standards toward which progress can be made over time. The targeted wellness goals are divided into four categories:
· Section 1 - Nutrition education and promotion;
· Section 2 - Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness;
· Section 3 - Physical activity;
· Section 4 – Nutrition guidelines for all foods available during the school day. *
*For the purpose of this policy, the school day is defined as 7:00 a.m. through
3:35 p.m., Monday through Friday, when students are regularly scheduled for classes. [See the Board Policies Handbook for the complete policy.]
Date of Adoption: May 8, 2006

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for controlling insects, rodents and weeds is used at the Cedar Falls Community School District. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school building and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning; maintenance and turf care activities. We routinely monitor the school building and grounds to detect any pests that are present. Chemicals (pesticides) are closely controlled and used only when necessary to eliminate a pest problem.
Precautions are taken and label directions are followed to prevent unintended exposures. The school will try to use the least toxic products when possible.
Pest sightings are to be reported to our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds who then evaluates the “pest problem” and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to use to address the problem. These techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc. A copy of our district IPM program is available in the Principal’s office.

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CONDUCT CODE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Code No. 503.4 (rev.06.09.14)

Extracurricular activities, for purposes of this policy, include all extracurricular athletics, cheerleading, dance team, clubs, extracurricular fine arts performances, student government, and any other activity or group that participates in contests, competitions, or community service projects on behalf of or as a representative of the school district.
It is a privilege to participate in extracurricular activities at the Cedar
Falls Community Schools. Students participating in these activities must adhere to the high standards of conduct. When students violate these high standards, the District may withdraw the privilege to participate in extracurricular activities. Students participating in extracurricular activities are expected to abide by all rules of this policy
365 days a year, 24 hours a day, in and out of the specific extracurricular season and on or off school grounds.
The activity director may declare a student ineligible whose conduct is contrary to and in violation of the rules and regulations established and made known by the activity director or whose conduct is contrary to or in violation of this conduct policy or other board policy.
Item 1:

To retain eligibility for participation in the Cedar Falls
Community Schools extracurricular activities, students must conduct themselves as good citizens both in and out of school. Any student who is found to have violated the schools conduct code for extracurricular activities will be deemed ineligible for a period of time as described below.
A student may lose eligibility under the conduct code for any of the following behaviors, including, but not limited to:
• Possession, use, or purchase of tobacco products, regardless of the students age;
• Possession, use, under the influence, or the sale or purchase of alcoholic beverages;
• Being in a car or in attendance at a function or party where alcohol or other drugs are being consumed illegally by minors;
• Possession, use, or purchase of illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia the unauthorized possession, use, or purchase of otherwise lawful drugs;
• Engaging in any act that would be grounds for arrest or citation in the criminal or juvenile court system, excluding minor traffic offenses, regardless of whether the student was cited, arrested, convicted or adjudicated for the act(s);
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Length of Suspension:
• 1st Offense - Students shall be suspended for a minimum of 20% of all activities in which a student is participating at the time of the violation.
• 2nd Offense (within one year of the date of the first offense) – A student will be suspended for a minimum of 40% of all activities in which the student is participating at the time of the violation.
• 3rd Offense (within one year of the date of the previous offense) – A student will be suspended from all activities for a period of one calendar year from the date of the last violation.
This number of events/games missed shall be determined by multiplying the total number of events in each activity for a period by 20% or 40% for a second offense. In the case of a fractional number, the total events that a student shall be withheld from will be determined by rounding to the nearest whole number. A student will be suspended for a minimum of one extracurricular event. If there is not a sufficient number for contests or performances remaining in the scheduled season to fulfill the terms of a suspension, or if the student is not currently participating in an extracurricular activity, the suspension balance will be carried over to the tournament series and/or to the next season in which the student participates. A season is defined as commencing with the first day of practice, concluding with the last contest or performance. The penalty shall be immediate. To resume eligibility, it is mandatory that the student obtain and follow the recommendations of the school approved evaluation procedures.
For the first infraction, the voluntary admission of an infraction of the rules involving alcoholic beverages, tobacco or controlled substance will not result in a suspension if the coach/sponsor/administrator is notified within seventy-two hours of the violation. This provision may be used one time throughout the student’s junior high school (7-8) and one time throughout the student’s high school (9-12) career by any student. This voluntary admission may not be used by a student if the infraction is already known to the school or law enforcement agencies.
In addition, it is mandatory that the student obtain and follow recommendations of the school approved evaluation procedures before that student regains eligibility. The purpose of this provision is to allow a student to seek help.

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Item 2:

The Administration may also have at their discretion the ability to impose consequences of greater magnitude due to the severity of the violation. These violations include, but are not limited to the sale or use of an illegal drug during an activity, at school or away; a student who is arrested for or charged with a felony or charged with an act that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult.

Item 3:

Students cannot attempt to evade the intent of the Code of
Conduct Rule by joining a new activity specifically to allow their suspension days to run its course. If a student athlete participates in an activity he/she had not been previously involved with, he/she must complete the season of the new activity in good standing in order for the suspension days to count. Item 4:

A student must be present for three consecutive periods of a school day in order to perform at an activity that day, unless otherwise determined by the director of the activity and/or the building administrator.

Item 5:

Students must follow the IHSAA and IGHSAU academic requirements. Item 6:

A student who is suspended from school due to disciplinary reasons according to Board Policy shall not participate in extracurricular practices or events, or attend Cedar Falls
High School activities (on or off campus), during the suspension period. Additionally, a student who is expelled or excluded from school for an extended period of time may be ineligible to participate in activities for the remainder of the school year.

Item 7:

The director of extracurricular activities will establish and make known rules of conduct and regulations for the students participating in the activity. Those rules of conduct shall be approved by the activities director or building principal. Said rules shall be in writing and delivered to each student and parent in the particular activity at the beginning of the season. Additional rules of conduct may be established and will be made known at the beginning of the season.
Appeal Procedure
Suspension of a student from an extracurricular activity shall be the decision of the activities director within the parameters of this guide, and after the activities director has informally investigated the allegation of misconduct, and has given the student the opportunity to respond. If the activities director determined that a violation of the activity code did occur, said student may be declared ineligible for extracurricular activities.

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A student may contest the declaration of ineligibility by the activities director orally or in writing to the building principal. The building principal shall make a ruling within forty-eight hours of receipt of notice of objection.
In the event the ruling of the building principal is adverse to the student, he or she may appeal the ruling in writing to the appropriate building activities council. The appeal shall be no later than three days from receipt of decision of the building principal. The student will not be allowed to participate in any contest or performance during the appeal process, but may be allowed to participate in practice sessions.
Said notice shall be delivered to the chairman of the appropriate building activities council. Any member of the building activities council who has been involved in prior matters regarding the ineligibility at issue may be disqualified from serving on the building activities council with regard to that matter. The building activities council shall hold a hearing within seven days of the receipt of notice of appeal and make a ruling within 48 hours of the conclusion of the hearing. An adverse decision of the building activities council may be appealed in writing to the superintendent of schools. The appeal shall be within seven days of receipt of decision from the building activities council and the Superintendent will make a ruling within 48 hours of the conclusion of the hearing.
In the event of adverse decision by the superintendent, the ineligibility may be appealed to the Board of Education. However, it is with the discretion of the Board to determine whether to hear the appeal. The appeal shall be within seven days of receipt of the decision from the superintendent.
DEFINITIONS
What is passing?
Passing means any grade that is other than “F”.
What about incompletes or withdrawals?
If students withdraw from a class during the first 35 school days of a semester, they will not be ineligible. If they withdraw from a class after 35 days of a semester, they would receive an “F” for that class and therefore be ineligible.
What is a grading period?
A “grading period” is the period of time at the end of which a student receives a final grade and course credit is awarded for passing grades. At Cedar Falls High School, that occurs at the end of each semester.
What is credit coursework or a credit subject?
If the student’s transcript includes a letter grade (other than “F” or “W”) for the subject or course, this is credit coursework. At Cedar Falls High School almost all classes are for credit coursework. (This would also include classes in which you do not receive a full credit.) For further information, please refer to the Iowa Girls High School
Athletic Union. (www.ighsau.org)

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Academic Eligibility Rules – IHSAA/IGHSA
A student must receive credit in at least 4 subjects at all times. (CFHS students are required to be enrolled in at least five full credit classes.)
Pass all classes you receive credit for and make adequate progress toward graduation to remain eligible.
If not passing all classes at the end of a semester, student is ineligible for the first period of 30 consecutive calendar days in the interscholastic athletic event in which the student is a contestant. There is no requirement that the student competed in the sport previously. Students in baseball or softball have the same penalty as all other students. If a student is not passing all classes at the end of the final grading period of the school year and the student is a contestant in baseball or softball, the student is ineligible for 30 calendar days for that sport but has eligibility in the fall.
Schools must check grades at the end of each grading period that a student received a credit for a class. (At CFHS, that will be the end of each semester.)
Requirement that member schools report interventions on Comprehensive School
Improvement Plan.
A “student with a disability” and an IEP is judged based on progress made toward IEP goals. Ability to use summer school or other means to make up failing grades for eligibility purposes is not allowed. The rule also requires all original failing grades to be reported to any school to which the student transfers.

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