Mission Statement   ( back to top)

The Mission of Big Horn County School District Number One is to equip all students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for success. The Following assumptions are inherent in this mission and essential to accomplish its intent:

1. Given time and opportunity, all students can learn and succeed.

2. Successful learning depends on successful leaning experiences.

3. Schools control the conditions for successful learning

Exit Standards ( back to  top )  

Communication

Demonstrate competence in the fundamental language and communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, computing and listening.

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Use critical thinking, knowledge and information to solve problems.

Accessing Information 

Utilize appropriate technology to assess data, organize and report information, and solve problems relevant to the workplace and daily life.

Health and Well Being

Incorporate the important characteristics of physical, emotional and social well being (including proper nutrition, fitness, human relations, and personal decisions).

Citizenship and Community

Demonstrates a sense of civic duty, goverment, social responsibility and global awareness.

Introspection and Cooperation

Through self-evaluation develop a personal code or philosophy that defines and incorporates the work ethic, honesty, cooperation, and respect for self and others.

Planning and Transition

Particapate in planning for career paths and demonstrate recognition of the changing workplace.

Big Horn School District Number One believes that these outcomes reflect culturally significant competencies and requirements if students are to lead healthy, productive and fulfilling lives as both citizens and individuals. 

Activities    (back to top)

All activities must be approved two weeks in advance. This includes presenting a written plan to the principal accompanied by the completed approval sheet from the student council

Attendance  ( back to top )

Board Philosophy.   Because the Board recognizes the importance of regular attendance if students are to attain maximum benefit from the educational process and the necessity for them to develop good attendance habits, students are expected to meet minimum attendance requirements as well as regular academic requirements in order to earn credit for classes.

Purpose.  The purpose of this regulation is to define the minimum attendance requirements necessary to satisfactorily complete and earn credit in classes.

Process .  Minimum attendance requirements in the schools of Big Horn County School District Number One shall be administered by an absence score system in which any student who accumulates eleven (11) absence points in a class in a semester shall not be deemed to have been in attendance a sufficient number of times to satisfactorily earn credit for the class. High School students may request an attendance hearing with the attendance committee (principal, the teacher whose class was excessively missed or late for and an advocate teacher).  The student's parent or guardian must also be present.  Junior high students who accumulate 11 points in any class will not be given a passing grade in the class until the necessary time is made up.

Absence Points .

Absence Points shall be given on an individual class basis as follows.

  TYPE OF ABSENCE POINTS

  Excused   1

  Unexcused   2

  Tardiness    .5

  Out of School Suspension   1

  Medical   0

  Bereavement   0

  School Sponsored     0

  Legally Caused   0

Excused Absence: Parents are responsible for their children before they actually come to school.  Parental  reasons for keeping a child home from school on a given day are presumed to be valid, and will be considered excused absences.  However, parents are expected to  provide an oral or written excuse to the school for their child's absence within  3 days.

Unexcused Absence : Means not attending one or more classes and being unable or unwilling to provide verification of parental approval of the absence, or leaving the school campus or missing a class for any  reason without obtaining prior permission from the proper school authority.  Students who fail or refuse to do this shall also be subject to regular school disciplinary measures.

Tardiness:  A student arriving in class later than the time set for that class to begin.  Tardiness of more than ten (10) minutes shall be counted as an absence for purposes of this policy.

Medical Absence:   Absence from one or more class periods due to medical problems which result in a visit to a health professional's office, clinic, or hospital.  A note from the health professional or their secretary must be presented to the school for verification within three (3) days.   Students with chronic health problems that reoccur periodically, but which do not require immediate medical attention must have a medical professional's statement on file in that student's school records verifying the condition.

Bereavement Absence: Absence from one or more class periods due to a death in the student's immediate family.  Immediate family shall be defined the same as for district employees in the Board Policy Manual, File GCC.  A maximum of five (5) days per incident shall be allowed for bereavement absence.

School Sponsored Absence: Absence from one or more class periods as a result of participation in official school activities as defined in the Board Policy Manual, File: IGD-R, as approved and announced in advance by the school principal.

Legally Caused Absence: Absence from one or more class periods due to legal action, which may require the student to miss school. A note from the court or their secretary must be presented to the school for verification within three (3) days.

Activity Training Rules    (back to top)

Activity Training Rules including the Substance Testing policy will be provided in a separate document for all students and discussed at pre-season meetings with coaches and advisors.

At-risk Policy   (back to top)

Students who are determined to be at-risk will meet with his/her advisor and may be referred to the counselor. The student will be referred to the tutoring program or for other assistance.  A conference may be set up with the parents to determine a plan to address that student's needs. 

Automobile Use (back to top)

Parking on school property is a courtesy extended students and others by the School Board. The administration shall establish regulations for the safety of all persons parking on school grounds. Permission to park on school property may be revoked by the administration for any person who does not observe the regulations. Student parking is designated as the area east of the new gym.

Students will complete a parking registration form for the vehicle(s) they wish to park at school.  This must be done the first week of school.  If a student has a different vehicle later on in the school year, that vehicle will need to be registered the first day it is parked at school.  Students must have a valid drivers license or Wyoming Hardship license to drive or park on school property.  The license will be presented upon registration for parking.

Cell phones, Headphones  Pagers or Other Electronic Communication Devices   (back to top)

Cell phones 

Students may only use cell phones before or after school and during lunch.

Headphones

Headphones are not permitted during school hours unless they are used for a class project as a means of minimizing distractions to other class members.

 Cheating (back to top)

Any student caught cheating will lose credit for that work.  The instructor will notify his/her parents, and he/she will be subject to other disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate. 

Class Schedule Changes    (back to top)

Students will be allowed to make class schedule changes during the first week of the semester with the permission of the parent, teacher, and counselor.  Any schedule changes after that time frame will be for administrative reasons only.

Correspondance Courses   (back to top)

Correspondence courses, extension courses, Internet and home bound instruction will be used to aid students to meet graduation requirements, when it is found that the student has a deficiency in course work. Such courses must be approved by the counselor and must meet the same district standard requirements that district courses do.

 Concurrent Enrollment Courses for Seniors  (back to top)

Seniors may have the opportunity to participate in college courses through the concurrent enrollment program.  College courses are available to those seniors who are on target for graduation and have a schedule that allows for this course work.  Courses that go above and beyond high school work and are not offered at our high school, will be paid for by the district, upon approval by the counselor and satisfactory completion (passing grade) of the course.  Credits and grades received will be recorded as college and high school credit on the student's transcript but will not be factored into the student's grade point average.

If a student withdraws from a college course it must be done the first week of the course.  It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw by contacting the registrar and completing any required paperwork.  If a student withdraws from a course and does not officially withdraw through the college registrar's office, it will be his/her responsibility to pay for the course.  In the event a student does not satisfactorily complete the college course, it will be his/her responsibility to pay for the course.

 Dances   (back to top)

1.  Dances are for high school students only and do not include junior high school students.

2.  Students from other schools and alumni may attend certain dances, which are prearranged by student council and the principal, such as Homecoming and Prom if they have a date with a Burlington High School student and obtain clearance through the office.

3.  Disc jockeys will be either adults or students supervised by an adult.

4.  Music will be played at a moderate rate.  The chaperones will help the disc jockey with the volume of the music.

5.  Lighting will be sufficient enough to recognize a person across the dance floor.

6.  Students will not be allowed out of class to decorate for dances.

7.  Decorations will be taken down promptly after the dance.

8.  Five chaperones are required at all dances; three of these will be employees of the school.

9.  Unless adults in attendance are prearranged chaperones, they will be charged admission

10.  Clean up- walls, floors, carpets- leave the area cleaner than you found it.

11.  Plan ahead.  Go through the proper channels to borrow needed equipment.  Take excellent care of the equipment, and if you break something, you need to replace it.

12.  Students, alumni, and parents are expected to adhere to school policies and to maintain appropriate social etiquette.  Any individual who is a disturbance at the dance will be removed from the dance.  If this occurs more than once, that individual will not be allowed to attend dances.

Dress Code (back to top)

Students are expected to dress appropriately when they are in school or participating in school activities. Clothing which disrupts or detracts from the educational process and/or poses a safety or health or modesty problem is not appropriate. This includes but is not limited to:

 A. Clothing which creates an offensive environment by the display of slogans, objects, or pictures which are sexually suggestive, or which promotes the use of drugs, alcohol or gang activities, or

B. Immodest or inappropriate clothing. This includes:

1. Tattered clothing or clothing with holes in revealing places

2. Dresses, skirts, and shorts that are inappropriate because of length

3. Sheer material unless a tee shirt is worn underneath

4. Belly shirts

5. Tank tops with shoulder straps thinner than two (2) inches

6. Spaghetti straps unless covered by another shirt

7. Hats, caps, and bandanas

8. Sunglasses, unless prescription

C. Unsanitary clothing that poses a health problem.

Students whose dress is deemed inappropriate by school administration (dress code committee) may be sent home to change (parents will be notified) or required to make other adjustments until appropriate clothing can be obtained. Clothing will be available for those who choose not to go home to change.  Upon being sent home, points will be taken away for missed class time.  No points will be taken away if school's chosen substitute is worn.

 Eligibility   (back to top)

Warning List

Students who drop below a "C" in a class will be placed on a warning list.  These students stay there until their grade is raised above a "D".  Parents will be notified. 

Ineligible List

Students who go below a passing grade in a class are placed on the ineligible list after being on the warning list for one week.  In other words, students must be on the warning list prior to being placed on the ineligible list.  Parents will be notified. Students stay on the ineligible list until their grade is raised to a passing level. Students will not participate in any extra curricular activities during a week in which they are ineligible.  Each ineligible week is defined as the period starting Wednesday when the list is received through the next Tuesday evening.  Extra curricular activities include any school-sponsored activity during or after the regular school day, which does not correspond to a standard for a class.  These would include all sporting contests, organization activities, and dances with the exceptions of Homecoming and Prom.

Graduation Requirements   (back to top)

Students must master 5 of 9 content area standards to graduate according to the guidelines of the State.

SUBJECT AREA  UNITS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Language Arts  4      English I, II, III, IV (or College III, and IV)

Math  3  Algebra I (or A & B), Geometry

Science  3  General Science and Biology

Social Studies  3 World History, U.S. History and Government and Economics

Fine/Performing Arts  .5  Music/Art/Drama

Physical Education .5   Physical Education/Health is

Health .5    required for all high school students.

Applied Technology   .5 *See note 2 below.  

Electives  8   Elective units may be taken from any of the subject areas offered.

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*Note 1: Computer or accounting classes shall not be counted toward meeting these requirements.

*Note 2:  This requirement may be met by taking any of the following: Computer Aided Drafting, Desk Top Publishing, Multi-media, Integrated Office Systems, Newspaper, Yearbook or Journalism.

Grade Point Average (back to top)

Grade point average is determined by averaging the grade points earned.  No grade point shall be given for credit earned by correspondence, in college classes, or aid classes taken in high school.

ITV Classes (back to top)

Interactive Television Classes will give juniors and seniors a chance to take classes that are not offered on our regular schedule. ITV class participants must have a G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher.  Students will be required to sign a student behavior contract and must have parental permission in writing.  The counselor will make final decision of acceptance.

 Late Work   (back to top)

Burlington School administration, faculty, and staff are committed to helping every student succeed with his/her education and to encourage every student to establish good study and work skills.  Therefore, the following late work policy will be enforced with regard to all work submitted for grading.

• 1.  All work will be accepted on the date it is due and will receive full  credit.  
• 2. Work submitted one day late will be docked 10%.
• 3. Work submitted two days late will be docked 20%.  
• 4. Work submitted three days late will receive no credit.

**If any teacher chooses to have additional standards for late work, he/she will so note in writing to students and parents at the beginning of the course.

All work is to be submitted on the date it is due regardless of prearranged absence on the due date or absence between the time the work is assigned and the due date.  Discretion will be used in the case of illness or extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.  See Make Up Work Policy.

Leaving School Grounds (back to top)

Students must have a permit to leave school grounds with the exception of lunch.  To leave during lunch, students must have a note from a parent on file that grants permission to leave.  Students must sign out before leaving each day.  Junior High students do not have an off campus lunch period.

Lockers     (back to top)

Lockers are school property and therefore are to be kept organized and closed.

Homeroom advisors will monitor lockers on a periodic basis.  They are always subject to inspection by the principal or his designee.

 Makeup Work (back to top)

Students enrolled in any of the schools of Big Horn County School District #1 are expected to complete all class assignments promptly within the time frame specified by their individual teachers.  To receive full credit for an assignment, the work must be completed and handed in to the teacher on or before the specified due date. Teachers may reduce credit or give no credit all in accordance with the following:

1.  Excused Absence-- Students whose absence is "excused" are encouraged to make up their work in advance when they can; otherwise they shall be given one additional day for each day of absence to make up their work and receive full credit.

2.  School-Sponsored Absence-- Students who are absent from class because of school-sponsored activities shall make up work prior to their absence to receive full credit for the work.   Make up work handed in after the activity shall be considered late and shall not be given full credit.  However, the reduction of credit shall not be greater than what would be given for any other work, which is handed in late for the same class.

3.  Unexcused Absence--Students who miss class for any reason, which is "unexcused" as defined by district policy, shall not be allowed to make up work missed during their unexcused absence.

4.  Suspended Students-- Students who have been suspended out of school shall be allowed to make up all work missed and receive partial credit. Work submitted shall be considered late and shall not receive full credit, however the reduction in credit shall not be greater than what is given for any other work which is handed in late in the same class.

Post-High School Preparation (back to top)

It is every student's responsibility to plan and prepare for his/her own post-high school program, starting in the 8^th grade.  The guidance counselor and teachers will assist with various aspects of the planning and provide resources.

Students and parents need to be certain that requisite high school courses are taken for the planned post-high school program.  Universities may require two years of a foreign language.  Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry are recommended minimum math requirements.  Any student going into a science or math career should take pre-calculus as minimum preparation.

Students need to make applications to schools for financial aid and scholarships in a timely manner.  Students are encouraged to visit the schools and programs they are considering.  Students who arrange college visits through the guidance office may be granted a school excused absence.

Students planning to enter either a two-year or four-year college need to take the ACT college entrance exam during the spring of their junior year.  .  Registration for taking these tests is usually 6 weeks prior.  See the counselor for ACT registration materials and deadlines.

The Post High School Planning Newsletter is mailed to every junior and senior monthly.  Admission, financial aid and scholarship information are provided in the newsletter.  It is the responsibility of students to read and address post high school preparation issues presented in the newsletter.  Scholarships are also listed in the daily bulletin as they arrive.  It is important that students check scholarship application folders weekly to check for scholarships applicable to them.

 Student Conduct/ Citizenship Plan (back to top)

All pupils are expected to comply with the printed school regulations, as well as other commonly accepted standards of good behavior, pursue the required course of study, and submit to the authority of the administration and teaching staff of the school.  Students are expected to be good citizens.  This includes:

-Showing respect for themselves, others, and all property

-Being responsible for their behavior and choices

-Cooperating with others

-Putting forth their best effort

-Solving conflicts and problems in positive ways

-Being actively involved and committed to their learning

-Being on time

-Bringing all needed materials

Note:   Detentions may be before school, after school, or during lunchtime at the discretion of the detention supervisor.

The superintendent and principal are authorized to suspend any pupil (not to exceed 10 days) for willful and continued infractions of approved rules of conduct.

(Possession or Use of Weapons)

 Definitions.

A.  Items in the following categories are defined as weapons:

  1. Type 1:Firearms (Guns)

  2. Type 2: Articles other than firearms used or designed to

    inflict bodily harm and/or to intimidate  other persons.

  Examples are knuckles, switchblades, butterfly knives,

    chains clubs, stars, etc.

  3. Type 3:Articles designed for other purposes but which are

  Being used or threatened to be used to inflict bodily harm

  and/or intimidate.  Examples are belts, combs, pencils,

  pocket knives, files, compasses, scissors, etc.

B.  "Possession" means having a weapon actually in a student's possession, or in their desk, locker, backpack, or vehicle.

C.  "Use" means threatening to or actually inflicting injury on another person with a weapon.

D.  "Campus" means within the boundaries of, or within five hundred (500) feet of, real property used by the school district primarily for the education of any student in any grade from Kindergarten through Twelfth grade.

Penalty.

A.  A student in possession of a type 1 weapon shall receive a minimum five (5) day suspension, and may receive additional disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

B.  A student in possession of a type 2 weapon shall be subject to administrative disciplinary action.

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C.  A student using any type of weapon shall be suspended

immediately from school and referred to the superintendent and board of education for further disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the school.

(Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and Illegal Drugs)

This regulation is issued to implement Big Horn County School District Number One Policy File JFC - Student Conduct, Item 2.  The possession or use of tobacco (including chewing tobacco), alcohol, or illegal drugs upon school premises.  The intent of this regulation is to prohibit the possession or use of tobacco (including chewing tobacco), alcohol, or illegal drugs by students enrolled in grades K-12 in any school under the control of the Board of Trustees of Big Horn County School District Number One in any of the following situations.

1.  While riding buses from home-to-school or school-to-home.

2. While riding buses or other school vehicles to or from any school sponsored extracurricular activity.

3.  While attending classes, moving to or from classes, or while being on school property before or after classes during the regular school day.

4.  While practicing for or participating in any approved extracurricular activity after school or on week-ends as a member of any school sponsored organization, either at our "home" schools or while away on trips.

5.  While attending any extra curricular activity as a spectator or observer in any school under control of the Board of Trustees of Big Horn County School District Number One.

Any student who is proven to be in violation of this regulation shall be suspended from school for a period of three (3) school days.  The suspension shall begin on the morning of the next regular school day following the violation. Staff members are expected to report suspected violations to the principal or his designee, and not to substitute their own classroom rules.  When these violations are also violations of athletic training rules, they are to be dealt with as a separate matter.

Tardies    (back to top)  

Students having excessive tardies will meet with the principal.  Continued tardy problems will result in a parent conference and a possible make up of time.

Teacher's Aides   (back to top)

Seniors who meet the qualifications listed below may be considered for the position as an aide for a teacher.

1. Must have a 2.5 grade point average.

2. Students can only be an aide for 1 period per day.

3.  Parents must give written permission.

4. Teacher, counselor, and principal must approve.

Telephones (back to top)

Telephones are located in the office and are to be used for school business.

JH/HS students may only use the phone in between classes and at lunch.  No personal long distance calls are allowed.

Unexcused Absences (back to top)

A student who has one unexcused absence will make up time on Friday or after school.  On the second unexcused absence, the student will serve an in-school suspension.  Parents will be invited to a conference.  Each quarter the process will start over.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian (back to top)

A valedictorian and salutatorian shall be named for each graduating class in each high school and shall be the two graduating seniors who have the highest and second highest grade point average respectively for seven semesters of school, provided that:

A. They are graduating after eight (8) full semesters of high

  school enrollment and attendance.

  B. They have attended their respective high schools within

    the district a minimum of four (4) full semesters.

  C. They have not been expelled from school during their last   four  (4) semesters of school.

Visitors (back to top)

Students having guests or friends who would like to visit the school must make arrangements with the principal at least one day in advance.  Visitors are expected to observe all school regulations and will be admitted only for one day.  Any guest must be of school age.

WHSAA Eligibility   (back to top)

Eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities shall be governed by WHSAA Rules and Regulations and the School's eligibility policy.

Big Horn School District #1 does not discriminate in relation to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or employment, in its educational programs or activities.

Have a great year!!!