Student Handbook

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2017-2018

(i) MISSION STATEMENT

American Horse School will stand together so that our children will recognize and

embrace education for the future.

(ii) VISION

We will stand together to create a healthy learning environment so that our children

at American Horse School have the opportunities to acquire leadership

competencies for building a better future by achieving a level of greatness

experienced by our people carrying on the values that are uniquely and beautifully

Lakota.

(iii) SCHOOL PHILOSPHY

The American Horse School believes that every child has an inherent right to

lifelong Learning. We believe that ALL children have the potential and ability to learn.

In partnership, we can help to facilitate the achievement of personal goals and

embrace and retain Lakota values.

(iv) STUDENT NON–DISCRIMINATION

Every student shall have equal educational opportunities and access to all school

activities, opportunities and support services regardless of race, color, creed, sex,

and national origin, place of residence or physical challenged.

Administration

Dr. Gloria J. Coats-Kitsopoulos

American Horse School,

P.O Box 660, Allen, SD, 57714, Phone: 605-455-1209

We shall coordinate Title ix, Affirmative Action, and the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance activities. Any person who feels they

have been discriminated against shall contact this person or contact the

Regional Director, Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1244

Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado, 80202-3582

400 AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL MISSION AND VALUES 7

401 EXPECTATIONS 7

402 STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS: Students have, and shall be accorded, the following rights: 7

403 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 8

404 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES RECORDS 8

405 STUDENT SAFETY/SUPERVISION 9

406 SEARCHES 9

407 INTERROGATIONS 9

408 CHILD ABUSE 9

409 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT 10

410 ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL 10

411 ATTENDANCE 10

412 STUDENT ABSENCES 11

413 RETENTION 12

414 GENERAL SCHOOL RULES 12

415 STUDENT TIME OUT 13

416 OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION 13

417 EXPULSIONS 13

418 BUS RIDING CONDUCT 14

419 STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY (BUILDING, CLASSROOM, AND GENERAL RULES) 15

420 BEHAVIOR POLICY MATRIXES 20

421 BEHAVIOR POLICY MATRIX DEFINITIONS 23

422 STUDENT DUEPROCESS 26

423 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 26

424 ENTRANCE AGE 27

425 SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 27

426 OPEN ENROLLMENT 28

427 ASSIGNMENT TO CLASSES 29

428 CHECKING OUT AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL STUDENTS 29

429 TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS FROM AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL 29

430 GRADING 29

431 HOMEWORK 30

432 SPECIAL EDUCATION 31

433 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 32

434 PARENT CONFERENCES 33

435 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES 33

436 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 33

437 INOCULATIONS 34

438 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (EXCUSED) 34

439 BICYCLE USE 34

440 AUTOMOBILE/MOTORCYCLEUSE 34

441 STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM 34

442 ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS 35

443 INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES 36

444 FIELD TRIPS ANDEXCURSIONS 36

445 CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS 37

446 STUDENT PERFORMANCES 37

447 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 37

448 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS 38

449 STUDENT/COMMUNITYRELATIONS 38

450 STUDENT RECORDS 38

451 STUDENT COUNCIL 39

452 PILOT PROJECTS OR EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS 40

453 INDEPENDENT STUDY 40

454 HOMEBOUNDINSTRUCTION 40

455 HOME STUDY 41

456 HOME SCHOOLING 41

457 HEALTHY LIFESTYLECLASS 41

458 GUIDANCE PROGRAM 42

459 TESTING PROGRAM 42

460 HOLIDAYS 43

461 EMERGENCY CLOSING OFSCHOOL 43

462 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 44

463 SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTS 44

464 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE 45

465 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AGREEMENT 46

466 SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY RULES 51

467 ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND EMPLOYEES AHS 54

468 FERPA NOTICE 56

400 AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL MISSION AND VALUES

a. School Philosophy: The American Horse School believes that every

child has an inherent right to lifelong learning. We believe that ALL

children have the potential and ability to learn. In partnership, we help to

facilitate the achievement of personal goals and embrace and retain

Lakota values.

b. Vision: We stand together to create a healthy learning environment so

that our children at American Horse School have the opportunities to

acquire leadership competencies for building a better future by achieving

a level of greatness experienced by our people carrying the values that

are uniquely and beautifully Lakota.

c. Mission Statement: American Horse School will stand together so that

our children will recognize and embrace education for the future.

401 EXPECTATIONS

To maintain integrity and promote Lakota values and the high ideals of

education, students enrolling at American Horse School are expected to

maintain high standards of personal conduct.

402 STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS: Students have, and shall be

accorded, the following rights:

a. The right to a free and appropriate education.

b. The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure of their person

and property, to a reasonable degree of privacy and to ensure a safe and

secure environment.

c. The right to make their own decisions where applicable.

d. The right to freedom of religion and culture.

e. The right to freedom of speech and expression, including symbolic

expression (such as display of buttons, posters, choice of dress, and

length of hair) so long as the symbolic expression does not unreasonably

and disrupt the educational process or endanger the health and safety of

the student or others, or does not promote gang affiliation / use of alcohol,

tobacco, or illegal drugs or inappropriate sexual attire or conduct.

Students will dress to uphold the American Horse Schools vision.

f. The right to freedom of the press, except where the material in student

publications is libelous, slanderous, obscene or prejudicial.

g. The right to peaceably assemble and to petition the redress of

grievances.

h. The right to be free of discrimination.

i. The right to be free of cruel and unusual punishment.

j. The right to due process. Every student is entitled to due process in every

instance of disciplinary action for alleged violation of school regulations

for which the student may be subject to penalties, suspension, expulsion

and/or transfer.

403 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Student Bill of Rights implies corresponding responsibilities, which the

student shall accept and not infringe upon the rights of others within the

school.

a. To obtain an education. Students must regard the opportunity of obtaining

an education as one of their duties to the community. It is their

responsibility to attend class regularly and complete their assignments

including homework.

b. To follow school rules. The student must obey recognized rules and

procedures developed by the school/community.

c. To practice self-control. The student must refrain from inflicting bullying

(verbal, cyber, social media, and physical) and/or bodily harm on other

individuals and respect the privacy of their person and property.

d. To know the grievance procedure. The student must be informed of the

proper methods and channels of complaints and make use of them when

necessary.

404 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES RECORDS

a. Teachers, other employee’s and students\parents will be responsible for

items that have been issued for their use and may be requested to

replace damaged or stolen items at their expense. The school

administration shall ensure that proper records are kept on all textbooks,

materials, supplies and equipment owned by the school. Records shall

include records of issuance of such times to individual teachers and

teacher records of issuance to students.

b. Teachers shall at least once a year make a careful inspection and

inventory of textbooks and permanent supplies in use by students.

c. Teachers, other employees and students shall be held responsible for

items that have been issued for their use and may be requested to

replace damaged of stolen items at their expense.

d. All school owned equipment for extra-curricular activities shall be issued

at the beginning of each season and returned at the end of each season

and complete records shall be kept on all such equipment. Deposit will be

returned when all materials returned and signed for.

e. Property of the school shall not be loaned to students or any other

individual or group unless an official receipt is signed by the borrower. A

deposit of may be required as determined by the Superintendent or

school board. All equipment shall be signed/checked out at the fiscal

office.

405 STUDENT SAFETY/SUPERVISION

a. The administration shall develop safety rules including ways in which

student safety requires special supervision, protection, and precautions at

dismissal, and instruction for safety on the way home from school.

b. Teachers have the primary responsibility for the supervision of students

under their care.

c. Students shall be supervised at all times during the school day and at all

school-related activities.

d. Maintenance and security shall inspect the physical condition of all

buildings, grounds, and playground equipment quarterly.

e. Observation and instruction of safe practices on the part of school

personnel and students, particularly in those areas of instruction or extracurricular activities posing special hazards. (Such as archery, science

experiments, etc.) At no time are students to be left unsupervised.

f. Students may not attend any school activities unless accompanied by an

adult.

406 SEARCHES

a. Students have the right to privacy and security against arbitrary invasion of

their personal property by school officials. School officials must maintain

an atmosphere that is conducive to the pursuit of educational goals.

b. The school has a limited right to search student’s personal belongings

when it is in the interest of the overall welfare of other students or is

necessary to preserve the good order and discipline of the school.

Backpacks are supplied by the school. As school property, backpacks are

liable to be searched at any time for the safety of the students.

c. Administration and or a female or male staff member will conduct

searches in front of security cameras. Authorities shall conduct searches.

407 INTERROGATIONS

a. School administrators and teachers have the right to interrogate students

regarding their conduct and/or the conduct of others. Except where the

alleged action would constitute a criminal offense, the right against selfincrimination does not exist.

b. Every effort shall be made to notify parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) of any

pending searches or interrogations.

c. If unable to reach a parent or Legal Guardian, the office will notify parents

of the search in writing.

408 CHILD ABUSE

Teachers and other personnel who feel a student is the victim of any type of

child abuse will refer suspicions to the Counselor, Nurse or Administration in

a confidential manner. Appropriate agencies will be contacted when

necessary by the Administration/Nurse/Counselor

409 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

a. Corporal punishment is defined as inflicting physical pain upon a student

in order to punish him/her for misconduct.

b. To provide for a structure designed to promote Lakota values, the use of

emotional abuse and corporal punishment will not be permitted by any

staff member and will be grounds for immediate dismissal.

410 ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL

a. THERE WILL BE NO POP, CANDY, OR SUNFLOWER SEEDS

ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOMS OR THE SCHOOL BUSES.

Exceptions will only be approved on a case-by-case basis, i.e.: birthday

parties, school parties, and/or events by school authorities.

b. Students are not allowed to bring expensive personal items or anything of

value to school, such as: jewelry, Healy’s (roller shoes), MP3 players,

IPODs, IPAD’S,FIDGET SPINNERS Kindle, any music devises, cell

phones, DVDs, electronic games, and cash over .00 (except during

book fair & picture time when they can have or more).

c. American Horse School cannot and will not be held responsible for lost or

stolen personal items brought to school by the students.

d. Personal items also interfere with the academic process in the

classrooms. Students are not allowed to bring or wear caps or head gear

to school (except winter attire for inclement weather and/or sports).

Bandanas are never allowed. Exceptions for this would be team members

traveling to away games (students may bring cell phones, or MP3

players). Students also on overnight trips are allowed to bring devices

also. American Horse School IS NOT liable for theft, damage, or loss of

the devices.

e. Items confiscated from students must be retrieved and recorded by an

adult chaperone and given to an Administrator.

411 ATTENDANCE

a. Compulsory Attendance. The Administration is responsible for enforcing

the compulsory school attendance laws as provided by the Oglala Sioux

Tribal Code. Every child not exceeding the age of eighteen (18) years is

required to be enrolled in a school system, unless otherwise provided by

law.

b. Teachers will take attendance with the Native American Student

Information System (NASIS) no later than 9AM each school day.

c. Students arriving after 9am will be considered tardy and have to receive a

tardy slip from front office.

412 EARLY RELEASE

Individuals requesting early release of student(s) must report to the front office

to check out student(s) must fill out a Student Release Form before the

student(s) will be taken out of class during the regular school day. Students will

only be allowed to be checked out by persons listed in the student enrollment

packet, or by authorized OST Personnel with court documents. Early release of

students is not encouraged and can be counted as an absence. Parents / legal

guardians must wait in the front office for the child. The attendance clerk will

post a listing of students who arrived tardy each day along with the listing of

students checked out to the bus drivers NLT 3:30 pm each school day.

413 STUDENT ABSENCES

a. Students are required to attend their assigned classes regularly, be on

time, and have the responsibility to make up any work missed.

b. Students must receive a class entry slip from the Administrative Office

(front office) before being allowed into class when they are tardy.

c. Students are encouraged to do makeup work prior to leaving for schoolrelated activities or advanced authorized absences in order to continue

to be eligible for school related activities.

d. Upon request from the parent(s), the Administration may grant the

student an exempt for up to five (5) absences from school or classes for:

I. Illness of the student or a member of the student’s immediate

family.

II. Death of a member of the student’s immediate family.

III. Doctor or dental appointments that cannot be met on non-school

time. A letter must be provided from the doctor.

IV. Other justifiable reasons authorized by the Superintendent.

e. Designated staff person shall report to the parent / legal guardian of said

student in the following manner:

I. After five (5) days of total absences by the student, a form letter

will be sent by the Administration to the parent(s) / Legal

Guardian(s) notifying them of the absences. The attendance clerk

will print an attendance caller log by 10 AM and call said parents /

Legal Guardians and note the reason in the Native American

Student Information System (NASIS) so teachers are aware of the

reasons behind student absences.

II. After ten (10) days of total absences, the student will be placed on

a dropout prevention list. The Administration will contact parents

and the student to come for a conference, and the student will

placed on an attendance contract. Parents must come to the

school to meet with the Administration and teacher to review the

attendance contract.

III. After 10 consecutive absences students will be dropped from

enrollment. If parent or legal guardian decide to reenroll the

student, they must come in and fill out an enrollment packet.

IV. After the second time a student is dropped due to attendance, they

will not be allowed to re-enroll that current semester at AHS and

will have to meet with the AHS school board before reenrolling

V. Tardies – Students are designated as tardy at 9:00 am. Students

must get a tardy slip from the front office before going to the

classroom. The teacher will change the absent to tardy and note

the time in NASIS. Students will be considered absent for the day,

if they miss 85% of their instructional time. The attendance clerk

will post a listing of students who arrived tardy each day along with

the listing of students checked out to the bus drivers NLT 3:30 pm

each school day.

VI. After twenty (20) total absences, the student is dropped from

enrollment in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Education’s

NASIS and will be retained at the current grade level in

accordance with South Dakota state law and OST code unless

student tests above grade level.

414 RETENTION

a. Retention shall be used only when it is to the advantage of the student

and shall be recommended by the teacher with the final assignment made

by the Administration following a review of the individual case with the

parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s).

b. Teachers must confer with the student(s) parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s)

well before the end of the school year and at least by the end of the first

semester when retention is being considered. A student can be retained if

he/she is one or two grades levels below promotable grade in one or both

reading/math.

415 GENERAL SCHOOL RULES

a. Students are expected to adhere to the American Horse School

standards of behavior and conduct in the student handbook in an

acceptable manner while at school, school-sponsored, or school-related

activities. Any deviation from acceptable behavior by the student will

result in immediate disciplinary action. The Administration or his/her

designee will deal with major infractions of school rules.

b. Each classroom teacher is responsible for establishing and enforcing

classroom rules. The violation of these or other established rules while at

school, on the school grounds, at school- sponsored or school-related

activities by the student may result in detention, suspension, expulsion or

ineligibility to participate in school-related activities by the student.

c. Students will not make out going personal calls on the school time, nor

will they be called to receive incoming calls unless there is an emergency

situation.

416 STUDENT TIME OUT

a. Students can be placed in a time-out setting. Teachers from the

classroom will provide homework for the student for the duration of time

out.

b. Students will stay in the alternative classroom under the supervision of

authorized personnel. If students continue not to work or be disruptive,

the teacher will call the front office and have the attendance clerk call the

parent or Legal Guardian and have the phone call transferred to the

classroom.

c. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION – The Administration, after conferring with

the teacher, may send a student to in- school suspension. Students can

be sent to in school suspension for one to three days. After conferring,

Administration will place the student on a behavior contract.

d. After two (2) in-school suspensions, the Administration may also

determine if the student needs to be placed in Out-of-School Suspension

or if the parent/Legal Guardian will be required to accompany the student

in the classroom.

e. More than two in school suspensions in a month may result in the student

being placed in out of school suspension or parent/Legal Guardian will be

required to accompany their child and remain with them in their classroom

for a specified time.

417 OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

Students can be sent to Out-of-School suspension after being in two (2) InSchool-Suspensions or violation of the minor, moderate, and major

infractions as outlined in the Behavior Policy Matrix.

418 EXPULSIONS

a. The School Board may expel a student for the balance of any semester

for conduct that disrupts the educational process or endangers the life,

health or safety of the student or others. Prior to final action, the School

Board and its administrator(s) must follow the requirements of due

process.

b. All major discipline infractions can be considered for expulsion by the

School Board.

c. Students who lose 100+ points will be considered for expulsion by

American Horse School Board. Any students expelled from any

school including American Horse School will not be allowed to reenroll at AHS until the next new school year.

d. Any student caught vandalizing, breaking and entering, or stealing will

be recommended by the Administration to be considered for

expulsion by the American Horse School Board. These students will

not be allowed to enroll at AHS for one year. (See the Behavior Policy

Matrix)

e. Eighth grade students with no points by the 4th quarter, must

complete all academic testing and will receive their diploma; however

they will not be authorized to attend the 8th grade banquet,

graduation, 8th grade incentive trip or receive any gifts. Once testing

is completed, they will finish the school year and receive their

diploma.

419 BUS RIDING CONDUCT and Rules

Parents/Guardian must be on the enrollment application to call or write

a note to change the student’s bus destination after school or after

school activities, not later than one hour before dismissal or returning

from an after school activity.

Violation of the following Bus Riding Rules may result in students’ losing

their bus riding privileges a determined time will be set by the

Administration and transportation leader, during this time the parents will be

responsible for transporting their students to and from school.

a. Obey all the directions of the bus driver & bus monitor.

b. Be courteous, no profane language allowed.

c. No eating or drinking on the bus.

d. Keep the bus clean.

e. Always cooperate with the bus driver and bus monitor.

f. Do not damage or tamper with bus equipment.

g. Always stay in your seat unless otherwise told by bus personnel.

h. Always keep head, hands, and feet inside bus.

i. Absolutely no fighting, pushing, or shoving on the bus.

j. If behavior is so severe that it endangers the occupants of the vehicle,

etc. The driver will stop the bus and call law enforcement to remove

students that are causing the disruption.

k. Do not bring pets on the bus.

l. The bus driver and bus monitor are authorized to assign seats.

m. Parents and students are not allowed to physically or verbally abuse

students or staff members while on the bus.

n. Any personal items brought on the bus are not the responsibility of

AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL OR STAFF.

f. Adult/Chaperones on any activities need to be responsible for all students

on all bus rides.

g. THERE WILL BE NO POP, CANDY, OR SUNFLOWER SEEDS

ALLOWED ON THE SCHOOL BUSES.

h. Students are not allowed to bring expensive personal items or anything of

value to school, such as: jewelry, Healy’s (roller shoes), MP3 players,

IPODs, IPAD’S,FIDGET SPINNERS Kindle, any music devises, cell

phones, DVDs, electronic games, and cash over .00 (except during

book fair & picture time when they can have or more).

p. No alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs are to be brought on the bus or to

school. IF VIOLATED LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL BE NOTIFIED.

q. Please follow the rules and be respectful as it will help in providing a

safe trip for all students and staff.

420 STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY (BUILDING, CLASSROOM, AND

GENERAL RULES)

a. General Rules

I. American Horse School Board has approved a point system that

coincides with student time out, In-school suspension, Out of

school suspension, Expulsion - and refers directly to Behavior

policy matrixes of the AHS student hand book’s discipline policy.

II. Students start with 100 points per year. Students who enroll with in

the 2nd quarter will start with 75 points, and Students who enroll

within the 3rd quarter will start with 50 points.

III. Students will have points deducted when misbehavior is exhibited

and they have violated paragraph 418 of the AHS student

handbook.

IV. Students will be deducted 3 points for a minor infraction, 5 points

for a moderate infraction, and 10 points for major infraction. 10

points for in-school-suspension and 35 points for an out-of-school

suspension. ISS – 5 points a day not exceeding 3 days.

V. The definition of minor, moderate, or major infraction will be in

accordance with the Behavior Policy Matrix paragraph of the AHS

student Handbook. Students will only be assessed for the higher

point infraction when it involves a minor, moderate, or major

infraction and/or infraction and suspension.

VI. Student actions will be reported to Administration in writing by the

instructional/school staff when an incident occurs. The

parents/caregivers will receive a copy of the incident from the bus

driver or bus monitor when the student goes home. A monthly

update on the number of points that a student has had deducted

will be sent home.

VII. Student tracking folders will be kept in the Superintendent or

Administration office and will be updated with each student action.

Parent /Legal Guardian will also be notified for each student

infraction and their status on the point system during the quarterly

parent/teacher conferences.

VIII. When a student has exhausted their total 100 points the

Parent/Legal Guardian and student will meet with the American

Horse School Board to determine student’s future status at AHS.

Student will be place in out of school suspension until the parents

/caregivers attend the meeting and a resolution has been

determined by the American Horse School Board and

Administration.

IX. Students who transfer out while they are in out of school

suspension in Lieu of expulsion will not be allowed to re-enroll

within the current school year. Students who wish to reenroll at

AHS will have to wait until the following new school year.

X. When a student reaches the following level of points the parents

will meet with:

• 75 Points Parents come and meet with Teachers

• 50 Parents meet with Administration

• 25 Parents meet with American Horse School Board

• When a student points reach 20 points remaining he\she will

be placed in the alternative classroom and will work on

general studies and understanding of policy.

b. American Horse Middle School Building Rules

I. Use positive words no profane language

II. Keep hands feet and all other body parts to yourself. No touching

or horseplay!

III. No jumping up and hitting the doors, ceiling, or tipping chairs.

IV. No graffiti on calendars, textbooks, 3-ring binders, homework

assignments or anything else school related. Assignments with

graffiti on them will be redone.

V. Bathroom breaks need to be taken in the during breakfast and

lunch. Calendars are required and the teacher note when each

bathroom usage.

VI. In the mornings, you need to go directly to your homeroom after

eating breakfast.

VII. Computers are to be used for school related activities only. Misuse

of the computers will result in the loss of computer privileges,

leading to failure to complete assignments equals 0’s.

VIII. During lunch, you need to remain seated at your homeroom table.

IX. Phone calls, if needed, will be made on Jodi’s office phone.

X. Incomplete assignments will be completed afterschool. (All

assignments must be complete in order to participate in any

activities).

XI. Everyone should have a novel with them to read at all times! If you

complete your work early you are to read your novel silently.

Novels are not to be read during classroom instruction or

classroom activities, only after all work is finished.

XII. If you are asked to remove a hooded sweater, jacket, coat, or a

hood or hat of any kind and you refuse the item will be held for you

until the end of the day.

XIII. Absolutely no seeds or permanent markers will be allowed in the

school!

XIV. No candy, chips, pop, or other food items are to be brought to

school, unless it is a special occasion or it is provided by the

Instructor(s).

XV. No MP3 Players, IPods, headphones, tablets, I pads, Fidget

Spinners, Cell Phones, Any Electronic Devices, Etc. are allowed at

school.

XVI. All school supplies will be purchased and provided by the

American Horse School; any personal supplies need to stay at

home to be used for homework. If they are brought to school they

will be taken away.

XVII. Girls are not to wear heels, make-up, spaghetti straps, low cut

shirts, or shirts showing their stomach, or high skirts/shorts.

XVIII. Absolutely no piercings except for ears.

XIX. Boys are not to wear any undershirts as a shirt or baggy pant

hanging below the belt line.

XX. Appropriate attire no sexual related connotations or promotion of

alcohol/drugs or gang affiliation on clothing.

XXI. Respect yourself and others: students, staff, and the environment

XXII. No hickeys (including pitch hickeys)

c. American Horse School Cafeteria Rules

I. Clean up after yourself, respect the custodians

II. Sit with your class

III. Bottoms on benches

IV. Bodies facing forward

V. Dump tray one person at a time

VI. Food and Trays stay on the table at all times while eating

VII. Use quiet voices

VIII. Keep hands, bodies, and objects to yourself

IX. Walk everywhere you go

X. Ask permission for restroom, drinks, to get out of your seat, and for

seconds

XI. Respect the cooks

XII. No food shall leave the cafeteria

XIII. Hands in pockets or clasped in front or back

XIV. Do not lean on or touch the walls

XV. Keep feet on the floor

XVI. Stay in class groups in single file order

XVII. Keep all body parts to yourself

XXIII. Walk respectfully to and from your destination

XXIV. No horse play and/or spinning

d. Bathroom Rules

I. Respect privacy of others and their personal space

II. Hands and pockets empty

III. Keep the bathroom clean

IV. No playing around

V. Three second drinks

VI. Always wash your hands with soap and water

VII. No writing on stalls and walls

VIII. All students are responsible to use the bathroom when they

need to

e. Playground/Outside Rules

I. Stay on the playground—do not play on building ramps, stairs, or

FACE Early Education equipment

II. Leave animals, dirt, and insects alone

III. Only one person on the slide and swings

IV. Listen to all adults

V. Come when your teacher calls

VI. Line up quietly and immediately

VII. No climbing up the slide

VIII. No twisting, jumping off, or sideways swinging

IX. No climbing on the trees

X. No football, wrestling, or rough play

XI. Keep your hands and feet to yourself

XII. No personal toys on the playground

XIII. Share playground and equipment with others

f. Computer Lab

I. Stay on assigned site with no other windows open

II. No chewing on equipment or other misuse

III. No misuse of computers and their parts: Mouse, Computer Screen,

Web Cam, Tables, Mouse Pads, and Plug-in’s

IV. Log on program promptly and stay on task!

V. Only log into your own account

VI. Don’t distract others, focus on your own computer

VII. No playing games/music at any time or on any device

VIII. No picking on the computer (logos, screens, keys, cords, etc.)

IX. No one else is authorized to log into your account

I. Any infractions of the rules will result in disciplinary action. The

school administration reserves the right to immediately suspend

students when the students knowingly and deliberately exhibit

behavior that endangers the life, health, or safety of themselves or

others, or that causes severe damage to school or personal

property.

II. Students will act in accordance with the Lakota values of respect,

generosity, fortitude, and courage with all other students and staff.

The American Horse School Board has adopted a Zero Tolerance

Policy for minor, moderate, and major offenses as listed in the

Behavior Policy Matrix.

III. Building, classroom, and playground rules must be followed by all

students at all times on American Horse School grounds for the

safety of the students.

421 BEHAVIOR POLICY MATRIXES

DEDUCATION OF ANY POINTS IS ONLY ASSESED BY THE

ADMINISTRATION!!!! The Behavior policy matrix enforce to provide a

positive learning environment for all students attending American

Horse School are as follows:

MINOR INFRACTIONS : EACH MINOR INFRACTION IS A LOSS OF

THREE (3) POINTS; ANY THREE (3) MINOR INFRACTIONS WITHIN A

WEEK BECOMES A MAJOR INFRACTION AND WILL BE REFERRED TO

ADMINISTRATION FOR REVIEW.

Minor Infraction

Contact Parent \

Legal Guardian

Cultural Guidance

and or Counseling

In School Suspension

Disruption of class X X X

Horse Playing X X X

Disrespectful

Language/Gestures

X X X

Abuse of School or

personal materials

X X X

Inappropriate Personal

conduct (i.e. table

Manners, public displays

of affection.

X X X

Refusal to work X X X

Violation of Rules/

Playground rules

X X X

Inappropriate

dress/Clothing

X X

Student may be given an

appropriate Shirt to wear

The Behavior policy matrix is enforced to provide a positive learning environment

for all students attending American Horse School and is as follows:

Moderate infraction: Each Moderate infraction is a loss of five (5) points

two (2) moderate's in a week student will be referred to in-school

suspension and counseling.

3 MINOR INFRACTIONS OF THE SAME OFFENSES CAN BE RESULT IN

STUDENT BEING PLACED IN SCHOOL SUPENSION AND OR

REFERRED TO COUNSELING.

Moderate

Infraction

Contact

Parent \

Legal

Guardian

Cultural

Guidance and

or Counseling

In School

Suspension

Violation of fire code: i.e.:

possession of fireworks,

lighters, matches etc.….

X X X

Truancy Skipping Classes X X X

Defacing school property X X X

Hickeys X X X

Bus Violations

X X X

Academic Dishonesty (i.e.

cheating, forging) X X X

Intentional profound language

or gestures towards adults

X X X

The Behavior policy matrix is enforced to provide a positive learning environment

for all students attending American Horse School and is as follows:

Each Major infraction is a loss of ten (10) points

All Major infractions will be up for review to administration and AHS

school board. They could potential result in IN/Out suspension

three (3) minor violations in one week = loss of 10 points

(2 ) Moderate violations in one week = loss of 10 points

one (1) major infraction = loss of 10 points

Major Infraction

Contact

Parent \

Legal

Guardian

Cultural

Guidance and or

Counseling

School

Suspe

nsion

Fighting, Bullying, Racking X X X

Possession of a weapon of

any kind

X X X

Bomb threat \ misuse of fire

alarm X X X

Vandalism\Theft X X X

Possession use, or

distributing of drugs \

alcohol \ tobacco

X X X

Verbal \ Threats of bodily harm

or Sexual misconduct to

students or staff

X X X

Non-Violent- Gang Related

Activates, Actions or

graffiti

X X X

Any leaving of the school

property without permission

X X X

Malicious Negligence with

Social media

( cyber bullying )

X X X

422 BEHAVIOR POLICY MATRIX DEFINITIONS

a. American Horse School Anti-Bullying Policy

I. American Horse School is committed to providing a safe and civil

education environment for all students. American Horse School

recognizes that a safe and civil education environment is one in

which students are free from school violence and bullying.

American Horse School further recognizes that students are free

from school violence and bullying. American Horse School further

recognizes that requiring school violence and bullying policies in

BIE-funded schools and dormitories will reduce the risks that act of

school violence and bullying pose to a safe and civil education

environment.

II. “Bullying” is defined as an intentional written or verbal expression,

physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof that takes place on

school property, in school vehicles, at a designated school bus

stop, or at any school-sponsored event that:

• Causes physical harm or distress to a student

• Damages a student’s property

• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s

education

• Is severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that it creates an

intimidating or threatening educational environment

• Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly

operation of the school or dormitory

III. Examples of bullying may include:

• Physical attacks (pushing, hitting, punching, hair pulling,

scratching, spitting, etc.)

• Verbal abuse (name calling, racist remarks, teasing, etc.)

• Social exclusions (ostracism, ignoring, alienating, etc.)

• Psychological abuse (acts that instill a sense of fear or

anxiety)

• Any act that has the effect of insulting or demeaning any

individual or group of individuals in such a way as to cause

distress, reluctance to attend school, a decline in work

standards, or problem behaviors.

• Any student participating in any and all social networking

with malicious or negative intent that pertains to any

American Horse School stake holders, student, or staff will

be recommended to receive a major infraction with

consequences.

• Any student refusing teacher direction, disrespecting the

class, and interrupting other student’s education will be

removed from the classroom by and administrator, and\or

an appropriate staff member and put in alternative

classroom.

IV. Upon receiving a report of bullying behavior from a student witness

or victim, the staff shall initiate immediate steps to address the

concerns of the student who reported the incident. If a student

reports that he or she was subjected to bullying behavior by a

fellow student, the staff person shall assess the situation to

determine if the behavior meets the criteria for bullying or if the

behavior was an isolated incident that can be resolved without the

matter being referred to another source.

V. If the behavior is considered to be a form of bullying that has the

potential to escalate, the staff person shall complete the Student

Disciplinary Form and refer the matter to the Administration or his

or her designee.

VI. The Administration or her\his designee shall schedule a meeting

with the offender and inform him or her that his behavior towards a

fellow student is unacceptable and a violation of the school’s

policy. The Administration or her\his designee may then refer

incidents of bullying to other sources for resolution. The source to

which the matter may be referred will depend on the frequency of

occurrences and the magnitude of the behavior:

VII. It is essential that all credible reports of bullying behavior be

documented on the school’s Student Disciplinary Form, including

any disciplinary measures that were initiated by school staff. The

form shall then be placed in both the offender’s and victim’s

student file and maintained at the school site for future reference.

VIII. The Administration or her\his designee should ensure that the

Parents/Legal Guardians of both the victim and the offender are

notified in a timely manner. The Parents/Legal Guardians shall be

informed that an incident was reported and that the school

administrator has initiated steps to address the issue. Notification

to Parent/Legal Guardians shall be documented in the “Disciplinary

Action Take” section of the Student Disciplinary Form.

IX. School staff members are responsible for immediately reporting

incidents of bullying and filling out the Student Disciplinary Form.

X. The Administration or her\his designee is responsible for meeting

with the offender and target, notifying parents, referring the

incident to external resources as necessary, and following up with

the victim to ensure the matter has been resolved.

b. Sexual Harassment

I. Any gesture that is threatening or insinuating, either explicitly or

implicitly, and results in a student’s refusal to submit to sexual

advances shall be considered sexual harassment.

II. The School Board will provide students with a pleasant

environment that encourages efficient, productive and creative

work. Sexual harassment is illegal, unacceptable, and will not be

tolerated during school hours or at school sponsored activities. No

employee or student of the school may sexually harass another

and any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action,

including possible termination of employment or expulsion of the

student for violation of this policy..

III. Other sexually harassing conduct in the school system is

prohibited and includes:

• Unwelcome sexual flirtations, touching, advances or

proposition

• Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, jokes or stories

• Graphic or suggestive comments about an individual’s dress

or body

• Sexually degrading words to describe an individual

• The display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures,

including photographs

IV. Sexual harassment is not limited to problems involving

male/female relationships; it may involve individuals of the same

gender.

V. Responsibility: Board members, employees and students are

responsible for maintaining a working and learning environment

free from sexual harassment. In- service training will be provided at

the beginning of each school year by the administration to explain

this policy and law.

VI. Procedures: Any student who believes he/she has been a victim of

sexual harassment by another student or employee on school

premises, during school hours or school related activities should

promptly report the incident to the Administration.

VII. A student should also report to parent(s) / Legal Guardian(s),

teacher or Administration any incidents of sexual harassment.

VIII. Careful scrutiny will be undertaken of all allegations of sexual

harassment. All reported incidents will be investigated within

seventy-two (72) hours. Findings will result in:

• No action taken (complaint unfounded),

• A hearing scheduled with the Board for possible termination

of employment or expulsion of the student.

IX. Any student who has been disciplined under this policy and is

dissatisfied with the results may utilize the appropriate grievance

procedure.

X. False allegations that are malicious or ill-founded may constitute

libel or slander.

c. School Service

I. School Service will be assigned by administration and designee.

School Service can consist of performing a cleanup service for the

American Horse School with supervision from American Horse

School. Tasks will not be demeaning to the student but will

demonstrate appropriate community caring and well-being for our

community, school resources and environment.

II. Transportation home will be provided by the American Horse

School after completion of community service duties.

423 STUDENT DUE PROCESS

a. Students have the right to due process in all disciplinary procedures

involving minor and major infractions which may result in long term

expulsion. Types of due process will include, but not be limited:

b. There will be a letter recommending that the student be expelled sent to

the AHS board and the parent\Legal Guardian within three working\school

days.

c. After parent receives letter the will have 5 working days if they want a

board hearing\meeting also attached will be a letter with check boxes for

the following:

III. I want or don’t want board hearing “whether you will have legal

counsel for your student or not “and it will also have a place for the

parent \ legal guardian to sign and date the document. AHS–

Administration Dr. Gloria J. Kitsopoulos or her designee will then

have three days to schedule that meeting and to notify the

parent\legal guardian when the meeting will take place to a final

review of the incident and documents recommendation for

approval.

IV. Administration or the designee will write the letter with the AHS

board’s decision and it will be sent to the parent\legal guardian by

certified mail or hand carried by school official. The above replaces

the whole grievance procedure section.

V. AHS Staff & Board will not discuss student issues with anyone but

the students’ legal guardian. Any person who attempts to bully or

intimidate AHS Staff or Board members will be reported to OST

department of public safety.

424 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

a. Any student and/or the parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) of such students

who feel they have been discriminated against, believe their rights have

been violated, or have any other grievance concerning school affairs or

administrative decisions may initiate grievance procedures.

b. When a grievance is brought by a minor student, the student’s parent(s) \

Legal Guardian must be a party to the proceedings.

c. Grievances shall be settled quickly as possible. The number of days may

be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, of grievance

proceeding.

d. Informal Grievance. Any student or the parent(s) of such student may

present a grievance in person to the Administration who shall gather

pertinent information through informal conferences and render a decision

within a reasonable time after submission of the grievance need to be

initiated within two (2) days that school is in session.

e. Formal Grievance

I. This procedure is to provide a formal method for the resolution of a

grievance and should not be used unless informal procedures do

not resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the grievant.

II. If the grievant is not satisfied with the outcome of informal

procedures, the grievant may file a signed written appeal to the

Administration within five (5) school days of the completion of

informal procedures. The appeal must state the specific decision,

policy, procedure, or action with which they have a concern, the

date of the incident and any suggestions to remedy.

III. Parents may file a formal request for a hearing with the American

Horse School Board. The request must be in writing and submitted

to the Administration within three (3) school days following the

grievant receipt of the Superintendent’s decision and include

Notification that the student will have legal counsel at formal

hearing.

IV. The American Horse School Board will have a hearing, which is

conducted in executive session within five (5) school days from

receipt of the request.

V. Decision: The decision of the American Horse School Board is

final. If the student and/or his parent(s) waive their right to a

hearing or fail to appear at the hearing on the appointed date,

he/she forfeits by default and the school representative shall

proceed to present charge(s) to the panel for the record, unless

there is evidence of serious illness on the part of the student or the

death or serious illness of a member of the students immediate

family. AHS Board will notify guardian parent\student of their final

decision in writing within 3 working days.

425 ENTRANCE AGE

a. Children five (5) years of age by December 31 of the ensuing school term

at American Horse School shall be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. (25

CFR Part 39 ISEP Section 39.11)

b. AHS – has a 2-year Kindergarten Curriculum Program. Students are

tested at the beginning of the year for placement. Parents will be notified

in writing when their student is placed in the 2-year Kindergarten program

or 1-year program NOT LATER THAN the 31st day of October.

426 SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

a. American Horse School shall enroll students at their appropriate

educational level by September 30th. Each case thereafter will be

reviewed by the American Horse School Board; however, a student who

has been expelled from any school including AHS will not be enrolled.

b. Students previously enrolled at another educational system must present

appropriate verification of educational level that the student previously

participated in at prior school, academic level will then be determined by

Administration and approved for entrance by the American Horse School

Board.

c. If a student was caught or charged with school theft, burglary, or

vandalism, they will not be able to reenroll until the following school year.

d. The parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) of the student enrolling must be

present and complete all necessary forms prior to finalization of

admission of the student.

e. Emergency contacts/phone numbers must be listed on the application.

All custody documents must be current and binding by tribal, state, or

federal law.

f. Prior to admittance, students and their parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) are

to furnish the school with the following documents:

I. Immunization Record

II. Tribal Enrollment (CDIB)

III. Birth Certificate child must be five before 12/30 of that school year

IV. Bilingual Form

V. Internet policy agreement

VI. FERPA NOTICE (AKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECIEVEING THIS

NOTICE)

VII. Signature of student handbook

VIII. IHS medical release form

IX. Gifted and Talented services

X. Copy of Medicaid card \ medical insurance

XI. Student entering school must be potty trained

g. For all enrollments the above data is not provided by within ten (10)

school days after the beginning of the school year, student will be

dropped from enrollment at AHS and will not be allowed to re-enter until

all documents are provided by parent to school personnel.

h. FOSTER CHILD’S ENROLLMENT. Upon enrollment the foster parent will

receive a permission paper with their enrollment packet.

427 OPEN ENROLLMENT

American Horse School has an open enrollment policy. However the

following instances will require the AHS Board to consider curtailment of

enrollment during the school year:

a. Individual classrooms exceed 20 students

b. Shortage of teachers and staff

c. Lack of capacity on buses and bus drivers for new routes

d. Students that are expelled from any school

e. If we cannot provide adequate services

f. There is no open enrollment for eighth grade students after

December 31st and none for K-7 after the end of the third quarter of

the school year.

428 ASSIGNMENT TO CLASSES

a. Placement of students shall be at the discretion of the Administration

considering the following criteria:

I. Quality and extent of the student’s previous training.

II. Records in writing from previous school(s) attended.

III. Evaluation of academic assessment results.

IV. Age, health, and maturity of the student.

V. Classroom Management

429 CHECKING OUT AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL STUDENTS

No individual is authorized to check a student out from school, pick students

up after school activities, unless the person is on the checkout list or court

ordered with documents on file. (No exceptions) unless we have it in writing

or a phone call by parent\legal guardian. Students are not allowed to receive

phone calls unless it is an emergency and the individual is on the student’s

American Horse School enrollment application as an emergency contact

person. It would be appreciated if there is a family emergency you also inform

the administrator in charge that day.

430 TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS FROM AMERICAN HORSE

SCHOOL

a. Students may transfer to another school at the request and authorization

of the parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s).

b. The NASIS Coordinator is responsible for providing documentation of

student withdrawal, the reasons, location, and entry to NASIS. The

Administration or designated staff person shall review this information

prior to its filing for reference and documentation.

431 GRADING

a. The following grading system will be used in the American Horse School

or grades Kindergarten – Eighth grade K-8th.

b. Students shall be protected from unjust or inconsistent academic or

personal evaluation and prejudice. A written report card shall be

provided to parents four (4) times a year with supplementary reports as

needed. Incompletes must be completed prior to the end of the quarter

or the grade becomes an F.

c. Lakota Studies and Physical Education are pass/fail classes.

432 HOMEWORK

a. At American Horse School, 25% of a student’s grade each quarter

consists of homework. Homework will be sent home every day school (4

days a week).

b. The Daily homework log will be attached to Monday (or the first day’s

homework) lesson. The daily homework log (attached on the back of this

policy) lists the homework for the week for math, reading and any other

subject areas (students should always be taking home a book to read at

night) and will also outline the common core standard that the homework

is aligned to so parents see that homework is not busy work but work that

is required by state and national reading and math common core

standards. The teacher will grade each homework lesson and send it

back attached to the log with teacher comments on the student’s

achievement on the specific assignment. Request the parent make any

comments and sign the log each night after the student completes their

homework so it is ready for the student to bring back to school the next

school day. All teachers are expected to send home a record of the

assignments the student will have weekly. Homework includes any and all

assignments that are sent home with the student to be completed at

home and brought back to school the following day.

c. Homework is placed in each student backpack so it is not forgotten at

school.

d. Middle School Homework. An assignment book is sent home daily

with a list of the assignments that the student has in each class.

Parents and/or guardians are expected to sign the assignment book to

acknowledge that they understand their student’s assignments for

each class.

e. Elementary School Homework. An assignment sheet that lists the

assignments for each student is sent home four days a week. The

homework log will include any and all math (Accelerated Math is

mandatory), reading (Accelerated Reading is mandatory), and any other

homework needed for class. The parent and/or guardian are expected to

sign the assignment log to acknowledge that they understand their

student’s weekly homework. The teacher is expected to return the

assignment log the following week to the parent with information

regarding the student’s homework habits.

f. The school acknowledges that some curricula requires work to be done

outside the classroom, and will be done as homework; for example: math

and reading independent work.

433 SPECIAL EDUCATION

a. Student(s) Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and performance criteria

are used to determine student progress. Grading alternatives will be

determined at the annual IEP/Multi-disciplinary meeting. The Special

Education Program will follow South Dakota State Special Education

policy and the American Horse School Special Education Eligibility

Document and Special Education Procedures. The program will be selfassessed annually by the Administration and Special Education

Coordinator using an education monitoring program. The Special

Education Policy is on file and available in the Special Education office

and may be reviewed by any parent/Legal Guardian. A copy will be

provided to parents/Legal Guardians to review in the Special Education

Office upon written request.

b. SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICY

I. The American Horse School Board has adopted a Special

Education Policy that promotes collaboration among parents,

educators, students, community and other agencies to make

available the full range of personnel, programming, and placement

options, including early intervention and transition services,

required to ensure that all children with disabilities have available

to them a free and appropriate public education. This will be

accomplished by meeting all Federal BIE mandated procedures in

accordance with the individuals with Disabilities Education Act 34

CFR300 (IDEA) 2004, The South Dakota Special Education

Legislative Codified Law Special Assistance and related services

Chapter 13-37 and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Education codes. The

laws and codes referred to are on file and available in the

American Horse School Special Education Office and may be

copied and provided to the parent\Legal Guardian.

II. Due to the remote and rural physical location of American Horse

School it is very difficult to provide extensive special education

services to all students who qualify for special needs. However,

every attempt is made by the AHS administration and Special

Education Consultant to contract for services not available in the

area or to transport student to services within a two hours driving

radius for services that are identified on the student’s

Individualized Education

III. Plan (IEP). When an AHS student that qualifies for the special

needs program(s) IAW the IDEA 2004 law and is placed on the

IEP that recommends placement in a residential education

placement program and the parent is in concurrence and signs the

IEP. AHS will begin the process for financial support and physical

placement of that student immediately. The paper work for

placement of a student is extensive and very time consuming, as it

requires coordinating with several offices and programs.

IV. The funding must be approved by both the BIE Special Education

Office and the South Dakota Title IX office and the majority of the

placement facilities for students in Kindergarten through eighth

grade are usually in the eastern part of the state and have very few

vacancies.

V. Once all approvals have been received and the notice that there is

a vacancy for a student’s placement by age or grade level, the

student will need to be transported immediately by the family

otherwise the vacancy will be filled by another students on the

waiting list.

VI. AHS will assist with the travel requirements but the students’

parent or Legal Guardian may or may not depending on type of

appointment. If the parent refuses the placement or refuses to

accompany the student to the residential placement facility in

accordance with 34 C.F.R &300.300 (b) (4) (iii) the school district is

no longer responsible for providing FAPE to the student. Once a

parent refuses consent of services for special education related

services, the student is considered a regular education student and

will be treated as such under ESEA, 73 Fed, Reg. 73011 (

December 1, 2008) . In addition the student will not have an IEP;

therefore, AHS will no longer be required under the IDEA to

provide accommodations that were previously included in the

student’s IEP. Also if the parent refuses the placement outlined on

the IEP, which they have previously concurred with, the parent is

refusing services as described in &300.534. (c)(1)(iii), therefore,

American Horse School is not deemed to have knowledge that the

student is a student with a disability and the student may be

disciplined as a general education student and is not entitled to the

Act’s discipline protections. 73 Fed. Reg. 73012 (December 1,

2008).

VII. The Special Education Policy is on file and available in the Special

Education office and may be reviewed by any parent/Legal

Guardian. A copy will be provided to parents/Legal Guardians to

review in the

VIII. Special Education Office upon written request.

434 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

f. The graduation requirements shall meet or exceed the South Dakota

Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and

Bureau of Indian Education requirements. Eighth grade students with

no points by the 4th quarter, must complete all academic testing and

will receive their diploma; however, they will not be authorized to

attend the 8th grade banquet, graduation, 8th grade incentive trip or

receive any gifts. Once testing is completed, they will finish the school

year and receive their diploma.

435 PARENT CONFERENCES

a. The Board recognizes the importance of parent/teacher relationships. At

least three (3) parent/teacher conferences shall be scheduled each year

for parent(s) of children in the school.

b. The teacher shall arrange additional conferences with parents in

instances when children are having learning or behavior problems. In

addition, teachers are recommended to call the homes of the students

under their instructional supervision at least once during each school

year.

436 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

a. Students shall not take medication, including prescription drugs, while at

school unless such medicine is given to them by school authorities acting

under specific written request of the parent or Legal Guardian and under

the directive of the student’s personal physician.

b. Should the illness or injury appear serious, every effort will be made to

notify the parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) immediately. Parents will be

notified and requested to pick up student at school or meet the student at

clinic. No student who is ill or injured will be sent home alone. Every injury

accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at schoolsponsored or school- related activities will be reported immediately to the

personnel in charge at the time and a written report will be given to the

parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s).

c. Student Hygiene & Mental Health

I. American Horse School will take all precautions to control personal

hygiene up to and including washing & cleaning a student’s hair at

school with or without parent/Legal Guardian permission.

II. Students who are referred by teachers for personal hygiene issues

will be evaluated by the Administration, who will have the students

hygiene issues addressed: Showering, Lice Cleaning, Clean

Clothes etc.…

III. Emotional health issues will be determined on an individual basis

and will be referred to the proper agencies.

437 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

a. The Board believes the early detection of developmental and health

problems in children can reduce their later need for care, reduce physical

and educational handicaps, and aid rehabilitation.

b. Students shall undergo physical or medical screening or treatment unless

the parent or Legal Guardian of the student notifies the Administration in

writing that he/she objects to such physical or medical examination upon

religious grounds or for medical reasons.

438 INOCULATIONS

a. All students and staff will follow state regulations for shots for

immunization, Parent(s) of each child admitted to school shall present

certification from a licensed physician or authorized representative of the

State Department of Health that the child has received immunization

against polio myelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, rubella (measles), rubella,

mumps, tetanus, meningitis, and chicken pox and other required

immunizations.

b. Parents will be notified by Administration that this must be completed by

the 1st of October of the current School year. Students who have not

received the required immunization by Oct. 1 will be dropped from

enrollment.

c. 6tth grade shot requirement----------------------------------

439 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (EXCUSED)

The Administration may excuse a student from physical education class

activities provided the student has a medical difficulty, which would be

complicated by participation. The parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) must let the

Physical Education teacher know in writing of the student’s medical

difficulty(s).

440 BICYCLE USE

All students are required to be transported by bus or parent/Legal Guardian.

Bicycles will not be allowed to be parked, ridden, or stored in school facilities

during the school day. The Board assumes no responsibility for theft,

damage, or accidents resulting from student use of bicycles on school

premises.

441 AUTOMOBILE/MOTORCYCLE USE

Driving on school roads and parking on school property is a courtesy offered

to the community by the Board. The Board assumes no responsibility for

damage to cars, theft, or accidents resulting from automobiles or motorcycles

driven on school premises and directs the Administration in cooperation with

the local police department to establish rules and regulation for assuring

traffic safety.

442 STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM

a. The Board encourages the involvement of students in regular and extracurricular activities of the school and athletic participation in BFC

sanctioned events.

b. There are presently many activities for students to participate in, but not

limited to the following: Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading,

Lakota Dance Club, Drum Group, Student Council, Cross Country, track ,

softball, and archery.

c. Students are encouraged to seek sponsors for any new activities in which

they share an interest.

443 ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The eligibility requirements for extra-curricular activities are to promote

consistent positive student involvement in classroom participation and daily

attendance. Students not meeting the following eligibility requirements will

not be allowed to participate in school-related activities during the period in

which they are declared ineligible. Eligibility to play sports at AHS is a

student must meet the Big Foot Conference (BFC) age policy. If a student

turns 15 before the season he\she will no longer be eligible and will not be

allowed to play sports.

a. Attendance

I. Students may not miss more than one (1) day per week or be tardy

to class more than three (3) times from any one class or teacher.

Attendance eligibility will affect all grades and will be determined

on a weekly basis through coordination with the existing

attendance program and weekly reports. A fourth tardy will result in

student’s ineligibility for the extra-curricular activities for that week.

II. A student who is absent on a day that an activity is scheduled or

the day before and after a non- academic activity will not be

eligible for participation. Unless a student’s absence was due to a

scheduled appointment at their physician office and a doctor slip is

needed or due to a death in the student’s immediate family.

b. Academics. Students must have a minimum of 69% overall grade point

average weekly. Students cannot be behind more than 2 assignments.

c. Behavior

I. Students who are suspended for disciplinary problems or who

have been referred to the Alternative Classroom for behavior

problems or other reasons are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for that week.

II. The eligibility agreement will be given out by the athletic director

and he will have it signed by all parents and athletes. SAMPLE

BELOW:

• There will be no fighting \ bullying during practice, games &

school hours.

• All players will sit together during away games. Small groups

will be assigned when leaving the team area.

• Gossiping will not be tolerated when working together as a

team.

• Be at practice on time & be prepared

• Practice is a must to build & strengthen team skills.

• Must follow attendance, academic and homework.

• All school, bus & eligibility rules will be followed while on the

team

• Coach & team member communication is a must. Inform coach

of any intentions to quit or any problems. Should a team

member quit, they will not be able to rejoin.

• If any of the team rules are broken, it will result in a suspension

or disqualification from the team.

• Any concerns or problems that coaching staff should be aware

of, put in writing and present to athletic director

d. Students who demonstrate disorderly conduct or violate the Behavior

Policy Matrix of

e. American Horse School towards teammates or players from other schools

will not be eligible to play sports. If students are absent from school or are

ineligible to participate in sports the day of a game, they will not be

allowed to watch the game or be on the school premises at the time of the

game.

444 INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

a. The Administration shall have authority for the implementation and

supervision of all inter-scholastic activities or contests of the school as

delegated by the Board.

b. No invitations will be accepted to participate in out-of-school activities

without the prior approval of the Administration and School Board.

c. All individual or group practice in inter-scholastic activities shall be

conducted after the end of the academic school day. The amount of time

spent on instruction in interscholastic activities shall be of such duration

as not to detrimentally affect the preparation for and performance of the

academic endeavors of the student.

445 FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

a. All field or activity trips shall be carefully planned to insure beneficial

learning experiences and adequate supervision of students. The prior

approval of the Administration is required for all field or activity trips and

requests must be submitted by sponsors as far in advance of the trip as

possible, but no later than five (5) school days before.

b. The person requesting the field or activity trip must arrange for

transportation, food, fiscal expenses, etc. prior to leaving. Parents must

be notified. If a student has had behavioral difficulties, the parent/Legal

Guardian must accompany the student(s) on the field trip. If a student is

absent the day prior to a scheduled non-academic field trip, that student

will stay at the school and complete missed assignments.

c. Extra-Curricular Off Campus Activities Protocol:

I. AHS Chaperones/employees are responsible for the safety and

security of all students/individuals on any off-campus activities.

II. Employee/Chaperone in charge will be designated before off

campus activity departs from the school. That person will have the

phone number of the bus driver(s) on the trip and know where they

will be, if they have errands to run after dropping group off.

III. All employees/chaperones will know their duties before the offcampus activity departs from the school.

d. Procedures to follow if students are in immediate danger and/or situation

is determined to be unsafe physically or emotionally:

I. Employee in Charge: Stays with children; calls bus driver to make

sure they are ready for the children; calls school administrator.

II. Chaperone #1: Inform Management and Security by locating ANY

EMPLOYEE of said business to call management and security.

III. Chaperone #2: Call Police if in immediate danger

IV. Chaperone #3: Remove children to area of safety, outside of

business and put on bus.

V. School Administration informs AHS School Board President and

then calls the employee in charge to determine, what needs to be

done: i.e.…police reports, management of business reports…

446 CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS

a. Students may participate in a proposed local contest with the approval of

the Administration following careful investigation of its purpose and

merits.

b. The administration must be assured of the value of the contest to

students and shall refuse to consider contests designed largely for

promotional purposes. All proposed contest rules and regulations shall be

checked carefully.

c. When an event is found suitable, announcements shall be posted to give

everyone who qualifies as an entrant an opportunity to participate.

Students will not be required to take part in a contest sponsored by an

outside organization as part of his or her coursework.

447 STUDENT PERFORMANCES

Students shall be encouraged to showcase their talents through

presentations, exhibits, and other forms of media. All performances will

be scheduled through the Administration for authorization.

448 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

a. Included in the activities of the school are individual class organizations

which allow students an opportunity to work collaboratively on projects

which provide activities related to fundraising, community service and

student government.

I. Students are free to organize within the school for political, social,

athletic, service and other proper and lawful purposes and shall not

be discriminated against because of membership in any such

organization.

II. Student organizations require staff sponsors who must be

approved by the School Board.

III. The use of school facilities, audio/visual materials, announcements

in school papers, and other media shall be made available through

normal channels and with normal protective controls to be

approved by student organizations.

IV. Any publication of any student organization shall enjoy freedom of

expression and opinion within the guidelines stated in the Student

Bill of Rights.

V. All approved student organizations may solicit funds with the prior

approval of the Administration & American Horse School Board.

449 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

Students shall participate in the design and implementation of community

service activities in the school and community, so they can demonstrate

their competency and commitment to assisting the Lakota people. The

Board encourages the use of student volunteers in the educational

program and in useful community services if the additional load does not

interfere with their academic achievement.

450 STUDENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The Board encourages active involvement of students and community

persons in activities, which provide a positive perspective of the students

and community residents. Students are to perceive themselves as

valuable members of the community in which they reside, and exhibit

behaviors reflective of the four basic Lakota values of Respect, Generosity,

Courage, and Wisdom.

451 STUDENT RECORDS

a. The Administration will maintain an updated and orderly

permanent/cumulative student record system that will not be released

without the prior written consent of the parent, Legal Guardian or student

of legal age. Student records are available for inspection by parents,

Legal Guardians and students of legal age upon their written request.

These permanent records will be limited to include only the student’s

school application information containing birth certificate, tribal

affiliation/enrollment or lineage, and health records.

b. Academic information will be annual SD state standardized test scores,

each grade level report card and attendance. If any court documents are

in effect for a student they will be maintained in these permanent files.

Student permanent or cumulative records will be released only for legal

purposes as required by law and only to proper authorities by written

consent. Student records are kept on file for 5 years and then are kept at

the national archive center.

c. Students informal testing and individual portfolios of weekly assessments

and writings are not part of the student’s permanent/cumulative record

and therefore are maintained in accordance with the testing program 457.

d. Special education records are kept for seven years than shredded.

452 STUDENT COUNCIL

a. “WE, the students of American Horse School, in order to develop selfgovernment and to further the interests of the school do hereby establish

and ordain this CONSTITUTION”.

b. ARTICLE I - TITLE

The name of the organization under this Constitution shall be the American

Horse School-Student Council.

c. ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES

I. The objectives of the Student Council are:

• To increase student responsibility.

• To develop student leaders through active participation.

• To encourage student participation in solving their own problems

to promotepositive school spirit and conduct in all phases of

schoollife.

d. ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

I. Section 1. The Student Council shall consist of the officers and two

class representative from fifth to eighth (5th to 8th) grade.

II. Section 2. Each member of the Student Council will be entitled to

one vote.

III. Section 3. A quorum shall consist of two thirds of the members. A

majority of those present is necessary to pass a measure.

IV. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Student Council Advisor to see

that all actions conform to school policies and rules.

e. ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS. The officers of the Student Council shall be:

I. President - The President shall preside at all meetings of the

Student Council, call meetings, and be a member of all

committees.

II. Vice-President – The Vice-President shall take the place of the

President in his/her absence and will fill that office in case it is

declared vacant.

III. Secretary/Treasurer – The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the

records of the Student Council, do correspondence for the

organization as approved by the Advisor, take minutes of the

meetings and keep records of the collection and disbursement of

organization funds.

f. ARTICLE V - QUALIFICATIONS

I. Section 1. Any 5th - 8th grade student may run for office of

President, Vice- President or Secretary / Treasurer.

II. Section 2. All members of the Student Council shall maintain a

proficient level of academic standing

III. Section 3 All members of the Student Council shall maintain good

academic / behavior status

g. ARTICLE VI – DUTIES. The duties of the Student Council members will

be:

I. To ensure the proper functioning of the Student Council.

II. To discuss matters of the student government.

III. To submit recommendations and proposals to the Superintendent.

h. ARTICLE VII – ELECTIONS. Elections will be held at the beginning of

each school year with votes cast by all 5th through 8th grade students.

453 PILOT PROJECTS OR EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS

Pilot studies must have Board approval annually unless they represent only a

minor departure from previously authorized programs. Any programs

requiring additional positions, changes in positions, or the transfer of

authorized funds must have board approval.

454 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study programs of the school shall be allowed pending

agreement of guidelines between student, teacher, Administration and

parent(s). The Administration shall develop guidelines for the implementation

and evaluation of each student independent study programs.

455 HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

a. The Board shall provide appropriate instruction for student(s) confined to

home or hospitalized for periods exceeding five (5) consecutive school

days upon the written request of the parent(s) and with the approval of

the family physician.

b. The physician must certify that the student will be unable to attend school

for the length of time specified and that he/she is capable of receiving

home instruction and shall give an estimate of the probable length of

student(s) convalescence. Should student(s) illness exceed the period, a

parent should request that homebound instruction be extended prior to

the end.

c. Homebound instruction, although correlated with what the student is

missing in the classroom, shall be geared to the student’s needs and

capabilities during his/her convalescence. Text books and supporting

materials shall be provided by the school.

456 HOME STUDY

a. Home study will be granted only upon approval of the Administration and

agreed to by the parents. Contracts will be signed by the Superintendent,

parents, teacher and student for the work to be completed.

b. Any student who will be absent in excess of three (3) consecutive school

days requires the parents to provide the Administration with a request for

home study.

c. In case of out-of-state travel, the parents must make such request to the

Administration two (2) weeks in advance to be eligible a student must get

school work prior to the period of absences and return the work

immediately upon arrival back at school after the absence.

d. Any student placed in out of school suspension by the Administration or

School Board will be placed in home study status with Designated Staff

person delivering and picking up classroom work.

e. Students must meet the following requirements: grades in all classes

must be no less than proficient, and students and parents must sign a

contract to ensure completion of the required work. Failure to complete

contracted schoolwork will result in failing grades and may result in

retention.

457 HOME SCHOOLING

American Horse School is a federal Oglala Sioux Tribe grant school and

therefore does not have a home school program. American Horse School

does not provide home school instruction. This is not an educational service

of the Office of Indian Education Programs of the BIE grant schools. If a

parent chooses home school instruction as the educational option for their

student they must contact either Bennett or Oglala Lakota County Public

School districts for assistance. The home school instruction option is part of

the curriculum of the South Dakota Public Education and is monitored by the

county school districts.

458 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASS

a. The family shall be a fundamental element in the healthy lifestyle

education program for the students of American Horse School.

Development of a strong family institution is dependent in large part of the

consequences of sexual maturity, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, and a

healthy lifestyle that is necessary for all American Horse Students. The

family will provide appropriate and timely information regarding sex

education.

b. American Horse School depends on each family to be at the center of a

strong education program in supporting the school’s curriculum, including

the reduction or elimination of addiction/co-addiction behaviors within the

family structure. It is necessary that children are provided with the

appropriate cultural view of abuse of drugs and resultant effects upon the

individual as well as family structure.

459 GUIDANCE PROGRAM

a. Guidance shall include aiding the student in discovering and measuring

their capabilities and interests, in helping students to obtain adequate and

accurate information about specific occupations and careers and in

solving personal and academic problems.

b. Students, parents and teachers are encouraged to avail themselves of

the help provided by guidance personnel. Guidance personnel will use

varied delivery systems consisting of small group sessions, individual

counseling, structured training sessions, and other processes.

c. Assisting students in their problem-solving efforts is every employee’s

responsibility. Everyone should serve as a resource for students and such

matters should be approached with equity and consistency. If employees

feel uncomfortable in dealing with a student’s personal discipline or

attendance difficulty, the student shall be referred to a person who is

willing to assist.

460 TESTING PROGRAM

The objectives of the school’s testing program are to enable the school to do

a more effective job in planning for and educating the children in the school,

to secure objective evaluative criteria which are needed for the school’s use,

and to provide teachers with backup data for grades, reports and counseling.

The testing program includes both informal testing and all commercial

standardized testing that is both summative and formative. Informal testing will

be done by the classroom teachers, reading specialists and reading and math

coaches. Commercial standardized testing shall be coordinated by the test

coordinator in accordance with the guidelines of the assessment procedures.

The state of SD annual assessment on grade level state standards will be

assessed with the SMARTER Balance assessment and will be coordinated

by the SD trained test coordinator in accordance with the state of South

Dakota test guidelines.

The school implements both the informal and standardized student

testing/assessment program throughout each school term. Both informal and

standardized testing data will be analyzed by the administration to determine

the appropriate intervention strategies and curriculum changes required for

students in the core subjects of reading and math. Testing scores of students

on the assessments used for intervention and curriculum strategies will use

the student’s number to maintain confidentially and data gathered will not be

individual scores for student improvement but general data for curriculum and

intervention changes. This testing not only includes academic achievement

testing but self-concept testing, and other assessment processes to enable

the school to more accurately assess the needs and interest of students.

Students are expected to complete all assessments/testing instruments to the

best of their ability. Results of the students’ individual testing and assessment

activities can be reviewed by t h e student and parent through the Test

Coordinator upon request. Group survey results, student portfolios and

informal testing will be reviewed by the AHS staff and school board to make

academic curriculum changes. The AHS Board will approve the release of all

informal testing results that can be used for curriculum changes to any outside

activities to include the BIE Education Line Office, BIE Director of

Accountability and Planning, Oglala Sioux Tribe Education Director and

Committee, South Dakota Educational Activities and other activities that

request testing data for academic analysis.

Parents of students will be notified as to those permanent

assessment/testing results (SMARTER Balance) that will become part of the

individual student’s permanent school records see paragraph 442.

Students not completing required testing will be considered ineligible for

participation in extra- curricular activities until this has been completed.

461 HOLIDAYS

a. Holidays for students are: Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day,

Spring Break, Memorial Day, Crazy Horse Day, Fourth of July, Labor

Day, Native American Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day

after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day, New

Year’s Day, Battle of Little Big Horn Day and Wounded Knee

Remembrance Day.

b. Should a holiday fall on a Saturday, students shall have the Friday

immediately before that Saturday off. Should a holiday fall on a Sunday,

students shall have the Monday immediately after that Sunday off.

c. Students shall be granted these holidays and days of legal

discontinuance off as set annually. The School Board will approve any

changes to the holidays.

462 EMERGENCY CLOSING OFSCHOOL

a. The Administration or transportation director may close school for

emergencies, which threaten the life, health or safety of the students and

staff.

b. The Administration shall notify students and parents that they will receive

instructions from radio and television stations as to the operation of the

school during an emergency.

c. The Administration shall contact local radio and television stations to

notify parents and students if school is dismissed prior to the school day

beginning. If the school is dismissed during the school day, the students

will be transported to their home accompanied by employees to make

certain parents are home to provide safety and supervision.

463 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

a. The Board recognizes its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy

environment for the students.

b. The Superintendent/School Administration shall decide concerning the

exclusion of an infected student from the classroom of school activities.

Before making a determination to exclude a student, the School

Administration shall consult with Indian Health Service or other medical

authorities. In deciding, the following criteria shall be considered:

I. The expected type(s) of interaction with others within the school.

II. The impact that interaction will have on the infected student and

others within the school.

III. The physical condition, behavior, and developmental level of the

infected student.

IV. Indian Health Service guidelines.

V. The recommendations of Indian Health Service medical

authorities.

c. Should an infected student not be permitted to attend school or

participate in school activities, the school shall provide the student with

appropriate home school educational materials until such time as the

student is able to return to school. If the student is permitted to remain in

school, information will be provided to school employees, who maintain

regular contact with the student as to the students physical condition and

other medical factors needed to effectively serve the student’s needs.

d. If the student is excluded from school because of a communicable

disease, the student shall remain home until the attending physician

states that he/she may safely return to school.

e. The following communicable diseases shall be subject to this policy:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Chicken Pox, Impetigo,

Scabies, Streptococcal Infections, Herpes Simplex, Hepatitis, Measles,

Mumps, Tuberculosis, and any other diagnosed communicable disease

posing a health risk to the school environment.

464 SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTS

The American Horse School Board, in order to protect children under the age

of eighteen (18) from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, does

hereby prohibit smoking at any time by anyone in any and all indoor and

outdoor facilities owned, leased or contracted for and utilized by the

school for provision of routine or regular kindergarten, elementary or

library services to children. Refer to “Smoke Free Environment” in

“Personnel – Section 300 of the School Staff Handbook.”

465 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

It is the policy of the American Horse School Board to provide a drug free

environment. The unlawful selling, distributing, dispensing, possession,

manufacture, and/or use of alcohol or illegal drugs by any person within the

workplace are prohibited. Refer to “Drug Free Workplace” in “Personnel –

Section 300 of the School Staff Handbook.”

466 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AGREEMENT

a. American Horse School encourages workers who have been granted

Internet access to explore the Internet, but if this exploration is for

personal purposes, it must be done on personal, not government time.

Likewise, games, news groups, and other non-business activities must be

performed on personal, not government time. Use of Office of Indian

Education Programs computing resources for these personal purposes is

permissible so long as the incremental cost of the usage is negligible, and

so long as no Office of Indian Education Programs business activity is

preempted by the personal use. Workers must not employ the Internet or

other internal information systems in such a way that the productivity of

other workers is eroded; examples include chain letters and broadcast

charitable solicitations.

b. THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE

SCHOOL NETWORK:

I. Sharing confidential information on students or other employees.

II. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.

III. Accessing email for unacceptable use/accessing chat rooms for

personal use.

IV. Assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for

the promotion or opposition to any ballot proposition.

V. Using obscene language.

VI. Harassing, insulting or attacking others.

VII. Engaging in practices that threaten the network (e.g. loading files

that may introduce a virus)

VIII. Violating copyright laws.

IX. Uploading unlicensed software programs.

X. Using others' passwords.

XI. Trespassing in others' folders, documents and files.

XII. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.

XIII. Intentionally wasting limited resources.

XIV. Employing the network for commercial purposes.

XV. Individual users of the network are responsible for their behavior

and communications over the network. It is presumed that users

will comply with school standards and will honor this agreement.

Beyond the clarification of such standards, the school is not

responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the

communications of individuals utilizing the network.

XVI. The use of the Internet and electronic mail is a privilege and not a

right and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of these

privileges.

c. MICROCOMPUTER SECURITY POLICY

I. Business Use Only: Office of Indian Education Programs computer

and communication systems must be used only for business

purposes. Incidental personal use is permissible if the use:

• Does not consume more than a trivial amount of resources that

could otherwise be used for business purposes.

• Does not interfere with worker productivity.

• Does not preempt any business activity.

II. Permissible incidental use of a microcomputer would, for example,

involve responding to an electronic mail message about a

luncheon. Separately, examples of personal use include game

playing, writing a resume, and surfing the Internet for

entertainment purposes.

III. Configuration Control:

• Changes to Application Software: American Horse School

through the Office of Indian Education Programs has a

standard list of permissible software packages that users can

run on their microcomputers. Workers must not install other

software packages on microcomputers without obtaining

advance written permission from the School “IT” Team.

Additionally, staff must not permit automatic software

installation routines to be run on School microcomputers unless

these routines have first been approved by the “IT” Team.

Unless separate arrangements are made with the “IT” Team,

upgrades to authorized software will be downloaded to

microcomputers automatically. Auto-discovery license

management software is used to remotely determine which

software packages are resident on worker microcomputer hard

disks. Unapproved software may be removed without advance

notice to the involved worker.

• Changes to Operating System Configurations: On American

Horse School Programs-supplied computer hardware, workers

must not change operating system configurations, upgrade

existing operating systems, or install new operating systems. If

such changes are required, they will be performed by “IT” Team

personnel.

• Changes to Hardware: Computer equipment supplied by

American Horse School Programs must not be altered or added

to in any way (e.g., upgraded processor, expanded memory, or

extra circuit boards) without the prior knowledge of and

authorization from the “IT” Team. Auto-discovery software is

used to determine what equipment is installed in each

microcomputer, so unauthorized hardware reconfigurations are

detected automatically.

IV. Blocking Sites: American Horse School filters routinely prevent

users from connecting with certain non-business web sites.

Workers using American Horse School computers (on or off

campus) who discover they have connected with a web site that

contains sexually explicit, racist, violent, or other potentially

offensive material must immediately disconnect from that site. The

ability to connect with a specific web site does not in itself imply

that users of American Horse School systems are permitted to visit

that site.

V. Virus Program Installed: All microcomputers must continuously run

the current version of virus detection package approved by the BIA

Management Information Systems Division. The current version of

this virus package will be automatically downloaded to each

microcomputer when the machine is connected to American Horse

School’s internal network. Workers must not abort this download

process.

VI. Externally supplied floppy disks, CD-ROMs, and other removable

storage media must not be used unless they have first been

checked for viruses.

VII. Externally supplied computer-readable files (software programs,

databases, word processing documents, spreadsheets, etc.) must

be decompressed prior to being subjected to an approved virus

checking process. If the files have been encrypted, they must be

decrypted before running a virus checking program. Many virus

checking programs cannot detect viruses in compressed or

encrypted files.

VIII. Eradicating Viruses: Because viruses can be complex and

sophisticated, workers must not attempt to eradicate them without

expert assistance. If workers suspect infection by a virus, they

must immediately stop using the involved computer, disconnect

from all networks, and call the “IT” department and wait for

assistance.

IX. Browser User Authentication: Users must not save fixed

passwords in their web browsers or electronic mail clients because

this may allow anybody who has physical access to their

workstations to both access the Internet with their identities, as

well as read and send their electronic mail. Instead, these fixed

passwords must be provided each time that a browser or electronic

mail client is invoked. Similarly, American Horse School computer

users must refuse all offers by software to place a cookie on their

computer so that they can automatically log-in the next time that

they visit a particular Internet site.

X. Computer Password and Access Limitations: American Horse

School Staff do not have the authority to set their own bios

settings...you do not have admin rights to any computer.

Additionally, you do not have administrative rights to the computer

and are limited to privileges based on this fact. Please address

administrative issues, concerns, and needs to the “IT” Department.

d. PHYSICAL SECURITY:

I. Equipment Theft: To prevent theft, all office desktop

microcomputers (with the exception of portables) must be

physically secured inside the classroom or office by locking the

door(s) when you are not present. All microcomputer equipment

must be marked with an identification tag which clearly indicates it

is American Horse School or BIA property. Periodic physical

inventories are used to track the movement of microcomputers and

related computer equipment.

II. Laptop Computer Security: If you have been assigned or issued a

laptop computer (other than for a computer resource center), you

must be very security conscious to prevent loss or theft. Practice

the following measures:

• Do not leave a laptop computer unattended when you leave

your classroom or office. Ensure someone is watching it for you

and if not, lock you classroom or office until you return.

• Similarity, you must either lock your laptop in your classroom

closet or office closet in the evening or take the system home

with you if you have a computer pass allowing you to take it

home.

• Do not ever leave your laptop in your car overnight; secure it in

your home.

• Keep the laptop in its protective case when not in use.

• Portable computers must always be secured with locking

cables, placed in locking cabinets, or secured via other locking

systems when in the office but not in use.

• If you do not have a proper method to secure your laptop, you

must make the American Horse School “IT” Department aware

of this situation.

III. Custodians for Equipment: The primary user of a microcomputer

(or classroom teacher) is considered a custodian for the

equipment. If the equipment has been damaged, lost, stolen,

borrowed, or is otherwise unavailable for normal business

activities, a custodian must promptly inform the “IT” Team

immediately. With the exception of portable machines,

microcomputer equipment must not be moved or relocated without

the knowledge and approval of the “IT” Team.

IV. Use of Personal Equipment: Workers must not bring their own

computers, computer peripherals, or computer software into

American Horse School facilities without prior written authorization

from the “IT” Team. Likewise, workers must not use their own

microcomputers for production of American Horse School business

unless these systems have been previously evaluated and

approved by the “IT” Team.

V. Property Pass: Microcomputers, portable computers, typewriters,

and related information systems equipment must not leave

American Horse School offices and/or classrooms unless

accompanied by a Property Pass or Hand Receipt signed by the

“IT” Team or designated property manager.

VI. Locking Sensitive Information: When not being used by authorized

workers, or when not clearly visible in an area where authorized

persons are working, all hardcopy sensitive information must be

locked in file cabinets, desks, safes, or other furniture. Likewise,

when not being used, or when not in a clearly visible and attended

area, all computer storage media (floppy disks, tapes, CD-ROMs,

etc.) containing sensitive information must be locked in similar

enclosures.

e. BIE has provided for blanket CIPA protection on the BIE network (ENAN

2). ENAN 2 is a wide area network that connects Bureau Funded Schools

to each other and the Internet. The Internet connections reside at three

Hub locations: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Phoenix, Arizona, and Sioux

Falls, South Dakota. At each of these hubs, the BIA has installed CIPA

Compliant content filters. These filters protect the users of the network

from inappropriate content. Each school connected to the ENAN 2 is

protected by a general filter as well as individual filters applied according

to their local standards (based on the age and other factors of the

students.) The filtering system is operated, managed, and monitored by

the network operations center located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Records from the system can be obtained from the service center. This

system provides for blanket CIPA requirements coverage for all Schools

using the BIE network.

f. American Horse School User Agreement

g. As a user of the American Horse School computer network and their

Technology property, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated

rules and honor all laws and restrictions.

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467 SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY RULES

American Horse School connects to the Internet through the Bureau of Indian

Education Domain Network known as the Educational Native American Network

(ENAN). ENAN provides standards-based connectivity, security, content delivery,

web services, distance learning, GPS school-bus tracking, wireless communication,

email access, and education application access. ENAN uses a BIA installed CIPA

(Child Internet Protection Act) compliant content filter which protects the users and

devices of the network from inappropriate content in accordance with CIPA

guidelines.

As a result of being on the BIE domain, each user in American Horse School is able

to have a standard username and password that grants you access to any

computer within the school connected to that domain. This access grants you a

separate profile on that computer unavailable to anyone else.

Staff at American Horse School are expected to follow some general rules when

using or supervising activities involving computers or technology equipment.

1. Security

• All staff using a computer must complete an annual Security Awareness

review and test through the Department of Interior. This is commonly

known as Federal Information System Security Awareness + Privacy and

Records Management Training (FISSA+). Brett (Stoney) is the POC for

this activity. For the 2016-2017 school year, this must be completed by

August 30, 2016.

• Usernames and passwords will not be shared. If a teacher has a

Paraprofessional or Aid, that person must have their own uniquely

assigned Username and Password. (No Exceptions).

• All staff assigned or using a computer must have a username and

password of their own (Obtain from the Technology Coordinator).

• All students will use the same username and password in every computer

lab.

• Computers and technology equipment will not be removed from school

grounds unless you are on official business.

• Computers will not be moved from their assigned location without consent

from administration and knowledge of the technology coordinator.

• Staff will store their individual work files on jump drives.

• Staff use of personal technology in the school is not authorized. All

computers (except Chromebooks) will be assigned to the BIE Domain

which provides Anti-Virus and Malware protection.

2. Use of Equipment and Computer Labs

• Report all technology issues to either Shilo or Stoney immediately and

they will be handled as soon as possible.

• Cell phones are not authorized within the school except by authorized

administrative personnel.

• WIFI access will not be granted for cell phones, nor are cell phones to be

used for Internet activities.

• Student use of cell phones, iPads, iPods, and other devices are never

authorized. They will only use laptops and Chromebooks provided

through the school.

• Chromebooks are assigned through Google Education Administration –

all students must have unique usernames and passwords to use

Chromebooks. Teachers using Chromebooks are responsible for

coordination for student access to these devices through the Technology

Coordinator.

• Teachers will conduct after use inspections of laptops and Chromebooks

after each class use. All damage or troubleshooting needs will be

recorded and reported to the Technology Coordinator as soon as

possible.

• All computer labs are monitored by an assigned staff member. This staff

member is your first point of contact for all needs within the lab. That

person will work with the Technology Coordinator to address all needs.

• Teachers must maintain a seating chart for student use of the computer

labs. If a student use a different seat, make a note of this.

• Computer labs will only be used when supervised by the teacher and

authorized staff. Active monitoring is necessary to prevent damage to

equipment (students must be prevented from removing or damaging

equipment such as keypad keys, cables or damaging lab tables).

• Do not clean computer screens with any cleaning solvents other than

authorized screen wipes.

• Staff is responsible for maintaining a clean working environment and

keeping their technology equipment dusted and clean.

• Computer labs will be free of clutter.

• Students will not consume food, candy, gum and drinks in the computer

labs or near any technology.

• Streaming radio is not authorized.

• You Tube and other educational videos may be used as long as they are

incorporated into the lesson plan.

• Internet activities are to be limited to those that support the educational

goals and mission of the school.

3. Website and Social Media, and Email

• Staff must either have a BIE Email account (coordinate through Stoney)

or a personal email that they use for school correspondence.

• American Horse School has a website located at

www.americanhorseschool.org.

• Staff can access the NASIS portal from the school website.

• Teachers are asked to provide input to the website the first and third

Wednesday of each month. This should be minimal in nature – a picture

with a short narrative. Items can be submitted to

brett.stoneberger@bie.edu. New teachers are encouraged to submit a

short bio to enhance the location of their actual webpage within the

school website.

• Student names will not be posted on websites or social media.

• Social media, instant messaging, peer-to-peer, file sharing, and chat sites

are not authorized for use from the school network.

• American Horse School does not have an official Social Media presence,

nor do we accept responsibility for any entity or person that claims one.

Name: _______________________________________

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Date: ________________________________________

468 ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND

EMPLOYEES AHS

(RequiredbytheAsbestos-ContainingMaterialsinSchoolsRule,§§763.84(c)and

763.93(g) (4)). Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral which, until about

1980, was commonly used in building construction. Asbestos will not burn, is an

excellent insulator, has great tensile strength, is resistant to chemicals, is a

nonconductor of electricity, and absorbs sound. Examples of asbestos-containing

building material(ACBM) are vinyl floor tile, sprayed-on acoustical ceiling material,

pipe and boiler insulation, and roofing felt. As ACBM deteriorates over time, or is

disturbed by maintenance, renovation, or demolition activities, it may become

friable, i.e., it is capable of being reduced to powder by hand pressure. When

ACBM becomes friable, asbestos fibers are released into the air. Inhalation of

these airborne, microscopic asbestos fibers has been proven to cause such fatal

diseases as lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the lung or

abdominal cavity), and asbestosis (scarring of lung tissues). Uncontrolled

asbestos contamination in buildings has been, and remains, a significant

environmental and public health issue. In 1986, Congress enacted the Asbestos

Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to require public and private,

secondary and elementary schools to identify ACBM in their school buildings and

take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers. In 1987, the US

Environmental Protection Agency finalized a regulatory program which enforces

the AHERA mandate. These regulations are incorporated within the AsbestosContaining MaterialsinSchoolsRule(40C.F.R.Part763,SubpartE).

IncompliancewiththeAsbestos-ContainingMaterialsinSchoolsRule,the

_AmericanHorseSchoolSchool/School District had its school building(s)

inspected by an asbestos inspector, accredited by the State of _SO. DAK. .

During that inspection, areas of suspect ACBM were identified. The type,

condition, and location of this ACBM was noted. Samples were taken of some

or all of the suspect ACBM. Laboratory analysis of these samples confirmed

the presence or absence of ACBM. Suspect ACBM not sampled and analyzed

were assumed to contain asbestos. Confirmed and/or assumed ACBM

currently remain in certain locations in our school building(s) (list types and

locationsofACBM).

Upon confirmation of the presence of ACBM, an Asbestos Management Plan

was developed for each of the school buildings in the School/School District by

an asbestos management planner, accredited by the State of SO.DAK.

.TheAsbestosManagementPlan(s)includeadescriptionofthemeasurescurrently

beingtakentoensurethat theACBMremaininginourschoolbuilding(s)ismaintainedina

conditionthatwillnotposeathreattothehealthof our students and employees. These

Plan(s) describe past response actions taken to abate ACBM, as well as

response actions planned for the future, including (See Asbestos Management

Plan(s)). The Asbestos Management Plan(s) provide information on the periodic

monitoring of the condition of ACBM remaining in our school building(s) through

triennial re-Inspections, conducted by accredited asbestos inspectors, and

through semiannual surveillance, conducted by trainedschool maintenance staff.

A copy/copies of the Asbestos Management Plan(s) is/are available for your

review in the School/School District administrative office during regular office

hours. _8:00- 4:00pm_ is the designated Asbestos Program Coordinator for the

School/School District. Please direct all inquiries regarding the Asbestos

Management Plan(s) to him/her at telephone 605 -455-1209.

469 FERPA NOTICE

THIS NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN OUT WITH ENROLLMENT PACKETS AS

PART OF STUDENTS ENROLLMENT

FERPA gives parents (as well as students in postsecondary schools) the right to

review and confirm the accuracy of education records. This and other United States

"privacy" laws ensure that information about citizens collected by schools and

government agencies can be released only for specific and legally defined purposes.

Since enacting FERPA in 1974, Congress has strengthened privacy safeguards of

education records through this law, refining and clarifying family rights and agency

responsibilities to protect those rights.

FERPA's legal statute citation can be found in the U.S. Code (20 USC 1232g),

which incorporates all amendments to FERPPA. FERPA regulations are found in

the Federal Register (34 CFR Part 99). FERPA's 1994 amendments are found in

Public Law (P.L.) 103-382.

FERPA Protects Privacy FERPA applies to public schools and state or local

education agencies that receive Federal education funds, and it protects both paper

and computerized records. In addition to the Federal laws that restrict disclosure of

information from student records, most states also have privacy protection laws that

reinforce FERPA. State laws can supplement FERPA, but compliance with FERPA is

necessary if schools are to continue to be eligible to receive Federal education funds.

FERPA requires schools and local education agencies to annually notify parents of

their rights under FERPA. The notice must effectively inform parents with disabilities

or who have a primary home language other than English. The annual notice

pertaining to FERPA rights must explain that parents may inspect and review records

and, if they believe the records to be inaccurate, they may seek to amend them.

Parents also have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable

information in the record, except under authorized circumstances.

FERPA gives both parents, custodial and noncustodial, equal access to student

information unless the school has evidence of a court order or state law revoking

these rights. When students reach the age of 18, or when they become students at

postsecondary education institutions, they become "eligible students' and rights under

FERPA transfer to them. However, parents retain access to student records of

children who are their dependents for tax purposes.

FERPA Defines an Education Record

Education records include a range of information about a student that is maintained in

schools in any recorded way, such as handwriting, print, computer media, video or

audio tape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. Examples are:

• Date and place of birth, parent(s) and/or guardian addresses, and where

parents can be contacted in emergencies;

• Grades, test scores, courses taken, academic specializations and activities,

and official letters regarding a student's status in school;

• Special education records;

• Disciplinary records;

• Medical and health records that the school creates or collects and maintains;

• Documentation of attendance, schools attended, courses taken, awards

conferred, and degrees earned;

• Personal information such as student's identification code, social security

number, picture, or other information that would make it easy to identify or

locate a student.

• Personal notes made by teachers and other school officials that are not

shared with others are not considered education records.

• Additionally, law enforcement records created and maintained by a school or

district's law enforcement unit are not education records.

Part of the education record, known as directory information, includes personal

information about a student that can be made public according to a school system’s

student records policy. Directory information may include a student's name,

address, and telephone number, and other information typically found in school

yearbooks or athletic programs. Other examples are names and pictures of

participants in various extracurricular activities or recipients of awards, pictures of

students, and height and weight of athletes.

Each year schools must give parents public notice of the types of information

designated as directory information. By a specified time after parents are notified of

their review rights, parents may ask to remove all or part of the information on their

child that they do not wish to be available to the public without their consent.

FERPA Guarantees Parent Review and Appeal

If, upon review, parents find an education record is inaccurate or misleading, they

may request changes or corrections, and schools and education agencies must

respond promptly to these requests. Requests should be made in writing, according

to an agency's annual notice of procedures for exercising rights to amend records.

Within a reasonable time period, the school or agency must decide if the request to

change a record is consistent with its own assessment of the accuracy of the record.

If a parent's request is denied, he or she must be offered the opportunity for a

hearing. If the disagreement with the record continues after the hearing, the parent

may insert an explanation of the objection in the record.

FERPA's provisions do not apply to grades and educational decisions about

children that school personnel make.

While parents have a right to review records, schools are not required by Federal

law to provide copies of information, unless providing copies would be the only way

of giving parents access. Schools may charge a reasonable fee for obtaining

records, and they may not destroy records if a request for access is pending.

FERPA Restricts Disclosure of Student Records

Local education agencies and schools may release information from students'

education records with the prior written consent of parents, under limited conditions

specified by law, or as stated in local agencies' student records policies. The same

rules restricting disclosures apply to records maintained by third parties acting on

behalf of schools, such as state and local education agencies, intermediate

administrative units, researchers, psychologists, or medical practitioners who work

for or are under contract to schools.

If an education agency or school district has a policy of disclosing records, it must

specify the criteria for determining school officials within an agency, including

teachers, who have a legitimate educational interest. Generally, school officials

have legitimate educational interest if they need to review an education record to

fulfill their professional responsibilities.

Teachers and school officials who work with the students and schools to which

students apply for entrance may also have access to education records without prior

consent of the parent. In addition, information from students' records may be

released to state and local education officials to conduct audits or to review records

in compliance with Federal laws. Schools may also disclose information from

education records without the consent of parents in response to subpoenas or court

orders. A school official must make a reasonable effort to notify the parent before

complying with the subpoena unless the subpoena is issued to enforce a law and

specifies not to notify the parent. In emergencies, school officials can provide

information from education records to protect the health or safety of the student or

others.

There are cases when schools or school systems decide it is in the public interests

to participate in policy evaluations or research studies. If student records are to be

released for these purposes, the school or school system must obtain prior consent

of the parent. Signed and dated written consent must:

• Specify the records that will be released;

• State the reason for releasing the records;

• Identify the groups or individuals who will receive the records.

• In general, information about each request for records access and each

disclosure of information from an education record must be maintained as part

of the record until the school or agency destroys the education record.

• Outside parties receiving records must receive a written explanation of the

restrictions on the re-release of information.

Additional FERPA Provisions

In 1994, the Improving America's School Act amended several components of

FERPA, tightening privacy assurances for students and families. The amendments

apply to the following key areas:

Parents have the right to review the education records of their children maintained by

the state education agencies.

Any third party that inappropriately re-releases personally identifiable information from

an education record cannot have access to education records for five years;

Information about disciplinary actions taken against students may be shared, without

prior consent of the parent, with officials in other education institutions;

Schools may release records in compliance with certain law enforcement judicial

orders and subpoenas without notifying parents.

School districts, state education agencies, and the u.S. Department of Education all

offer assistance about FERPA Before contacting Federal officials, however, you can

often get a direct and immediate response from your local or state education officials.

The Family Policy Compliance Office can be reached at the following address;

U.S. Department of Education 600 Independent Avenue, SW Washington, DC

20202-4605 (202) 260-3887

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sent home every day to let you if your student is missing any work from classes.

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