Handbooks

Tooele County School District (TCSD) is committed to providing educational opportunities to students without regard to race, color, sex, national origin or disability or status as disabled veteran or Vietnam Era veteran. If you have questions, please contact the Title IX Coordinator @ (435) 833-1900.
This policy applies to all school programs and employment handled by the school district or through contractors, sub-contractors, or any other educational agency. Such discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Acts of 1974, and other Federal and State statutes and regulations. Inquiries regarding the application of these laws and regulations, or grievance procedures to be following in the event of a noncompliance, may be directed to the district’s Equal Employment Officer, 92 S. Lodestone Way, Tooele, Utah, 84074, or the director Denver Regional Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

ADA Officer/504 Officer:    
Krista Sparks, Principal- 435-884-7760
Kayden Calder, Asst. Principal- 435-884-7760
ALS Information:                    
Krista Sparks, Principal- 435-833-1939    
Heather Castagno, Student Services Director- 435-833-1900     
Sexual Harassment Officers:                    
District Office Representative- 435-833-1900
Krista Sparks – Principal- 435-833-1939             
Family Liaison/Homeless Contact: 435-833-1900

Indian Education:
            Shannon Sagers- 435-833-1900    
        
School Lunch Manager:
        Delaina Loertscher- 435-884-7760
            
 

At Stansbury Junior High (SJHS), we feel it is important that students, parents, and the community are informed of the events, activities and celebrations that occur here. For this reason, we have made the following resources available to disseminate this information:

In School
Weekly informational videos
Daily announcements during the first few minutes of the day
Regular announcements via front office, counseling office, etc.

Outside of school
Marquee 
Dialers from the school and/or district to the student's contact number with important reminders and emergency info.
Parent Square
Newsletter (communication from administration to parents including resources for tutoring and calendar information - distributed through email)
Social Media (X, Instagram, Facebook)

School Website – https://stansburyjuniorhigh.tooeleschools.org/ 
The SJHS website has immense amounts of information available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including activity calendars, etc.
 

College and Career Ready Conferences (CCR)
Counselors will conduct CCR conferences with all students. These conferences help the counselor guide the student to those classes that will help them achieve their future goals. These conferences are in addition to parent-teacher conferences and are scheduled by the counseling office. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend with their students.

English Language Learners
District and school services are provided to students whose second language is English. Please contact the school office at 435-884-7760 or the district office at (435)833-1900 for further information and/or eligibility forms. (Traductores al espanol estaran disponible.)

Family Liaison for Homeless Students
If you are living in temporary housing, doubled up in a home, or are an unaccompanied minor, please contact the school at 435-884-7760, or visit the office for information and/or eligibility forms. Immediate services are available if your student qualifies as homeless.

Title VII Indian Education
Supplemental services are provided to meet the culturally related academic needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native students. Please contact the school office at 435-884-7760 or the district office at (435) 833-1900 for further information and/or eligibility forms.

Tutoring
Students are encouraged to make arrangements and meet with teachers before and after school to receive additional help. In addition, the following programs are available: Science, English, and Math tutoring after school on specified days.  Other tutoring needs can be addressed on a case-by-case basis. NOTE: For all after school tutoring, students must make arrangements for transportation prior to staying.
 

See Policy 5021 for full policy and procedures.

Purpose
The Tooele County School District Board of Education recognizes the importance of regular student attendance as foundational to a successful learning experience.  Research supports the fact that attendance is crucial to improving student achievement (Ginsburg et al., 2014). On-time attendance is a critical starting point for high levels of student achievement. The opportunities lost through student absence and tardiness leave learning gaps that are difficult to fill. 
Compulsory Education
Under Utah's compulsory education law, parents/guardians of a student who is at least six (6) years of age and not more than eighteen (18) years of age shall enroll and send their school-age students to school unless an exception applies as set forth in Tooele County School District Policy 5021, releasing minors from school attendance. 
Definitions, Roles, and Responsibilities
Parent(s)/guardians(s), students, and school personnel should make decisions that lead to excellent classroom attendance:  
Students are expected to arrive on time and attend each period for each class in which they are enrolled unless excused. 
Parents/guardians are expected to ensure that their school-age child attends school as required by Utah law and to notify the school when their student is absent for a valid reason. 
A parent may excuse an absence via a school-approved messaging method within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the individual school but not to exceed one week after the absence.
Valid Excuse: 
An illness, which may be either mental or physical, regardless of whether the school-age child or parent provides documentation from a medical professional;
mental or behavioral health of the school-age child; a family death; an approved school activity; an absence permitted by a school-age child's  Individual Education Program; or  Section 504 Accommodation plan; An absence permitted in accordance with Subsection 53G-6-803(5); or 
any other excuse established as valid by a local school board, charter school governing board, or school district. "Valid excuse" does not mean a parent's acknowledgment of an absence for a reason other than a reason described above, unless specifically permitted by the local school board or school district. 
Teachers shall create a safe and engaging classroom that will encourage students to come to school and reach out to chronically absent students to find out in a supportive manner why they are missing school and what would help them attend more regularly and The school's administrative staff shall reasonably accommodate parents and document efforts to resolve a student's truancy and chronic absenteeism problems. 
The Board directs the Superintendent to develop procedures for managing student attendance, the requirements outlined in the State's Compulsory attendance law, and this policy to help students benefit from the District's education program.   Included in the procedures will be: 
Definitions - key definitions, expectations, and tracking for policy implementation.  Definitions should include those listed in this policy under definitions. 
General Procedures and Requirements - roles of students, parents, and employees.
Tiered Responses to Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism - outline of communication, interventions, and progressive support provided to students and parents. 
School-Based Attendance Procedures - allowances for site-based attendance guidelines.
Student Membership and Enrollment - guidance in accounting for student attendance and engagement in calculating student membership; and
Appeal Process - due process for procedures for appealing district intervention and disciplinary actions. 

Student Education Records 
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s education records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights are: 
     Inspect and review all of their student’s education records maintained by the school within 45 days of request for access.
     Request that a school correct records believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
Parents who wish to ask the school to amend a record should write to the principal or appropriate school official, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. 
     Provide consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information (PPI) from a student’s record, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. Such exceptions include, but are not limited to: 
     [a] school officials with legitimate educational interests; 
     [b] other schools that have requested the records and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll or where student is already attending; or [c] individuals who have obtained court orders or subpoenas; persons who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies; juvenile justice system; etc. 
A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving as a volunteer; a person serving on the District School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist), or to whom the District has outsourced institutional services or functions. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility
 

CELL PHONES, SMART WATCHES and PERSONAL DEVICES
Tooele County School District recognizes that technology can enhance teaching and learning, along with the sense of security that cell phones, headphones, and smart watches provide, and we are dedicated to ensuring their safe and civil use. Utilizing student-owned devices is subject to common sense and legal guidelines. With Tooele
County School District’s transition to a one-to-one device model, student-owned devices have taken on a new role within the teaching and learning process.
To prevent miscommunications, provide a safe environment, and minimize distractions, TCSD has created the following procedures for all Junior High schools and students for personal devices.
Personal devices, including cell phones, headphones, earbuds, and smartwatches, can negatively impact junior high students in multiple ways. These devices often lead to distractions, as students may text, browse the internet, or use social media during instructional time, reducing focus and productivity. Furthermore, devices can facilitate cyberbullying by enabling students to send hurtful messages or share inappropriate content. Excessive use also contributes to social isolation, limiting valuable face-to-face interactions among peers, and studies show that early adolescents are particularly vulnerable to developing dependencies on their devices.
To support an environment focused on learning, student use of personal devices during school hours is prohibited. Devices may not be used or accessed in ALC/ISS, bathrooms, locker rooms, testing areas, classrooms, or during assemblies. Any cell phones, headphones, or earbuds brought to school must remain stored in backpacks
and should not disrupt the educational environment.
TCSD cannot assume any responsibility for personal devices.
Procedures -
If students do not comply with the cell phone, headphones, or smartwatch rules (personal devices) consequences include the following:
● 1st infraction: Student warned, and device put away.
● 2nd infraction: Personal device held by the teacher until the end of the class period and teacher documents incident it in Educators Handbook.
● 3rd infraction: Personal device held at the office until a parent picks it up and administrator will document incident in Educators Handbook.
Additional consequences will be implemented if students continue to not comply with device rules.
Exceptions may be made for students with a health care plan (such as students with a continuous glucose monitor), IEP or 504. This will be approved on a case-by-case basis by meeting with the principal, teacher, and case manager.
With minor communication emergencies, parents will need to contact the main office to either call down their student or to relay a message. Parents/guardians can also send their students an email on their Chromebooks.
With a school-level emergency or crisis, we ask that parents and students limit or avoid communication and wait for instructions and communication from local incident commanders. Misinformation spread during a crisis can often be more dangerous than the crisis itself. Teachers will always have nearby access to the classroom phone.

Parents and students must sign the Acceptable Use Policy for the student to have access to school computers and the internet. Students who misuse, access inappropriate material, engage in cyberbullying, conduct inappropriate email correspondence, or violate the Acceptable Use Policy may lose up to one year of computer access. (Agreement available for signature at registration or in the school office)

B. Student Dress and Grooming Standards
Students’ clothing and jewelry must not present a health or safety hazard or distraction, which would disrupt the educational process or mission.  Disruption is defined as reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which cause the teacher/administrator to lose the attention of students, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.
Items that disrupt the educational mission shall not be allowed.  Personal items such as clothing, paraphernalia, jewelry, backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc., shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignias, which are crude, vulgar, profane, violent, sexually suggestive, or promote illegal/criminal activity.
Items which display advertising, promotions and likeness of tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, gang activity/affiliation or drugs or which are contrary to the educational mission, shall not be allowed.
All students shall maintain their hair, mustaches, sideburns, and beards in a clean, well-groomed manner.  Hair styles which disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at the school shall not be allowed.  Hair coloring is not prohibited; rather it should not detract from the purpose of 1) maintaining a safe school environment, and 2) prohibiting dress and grooming that causes actual disruptions to the learning environment or process.
Clothing, jewelry, accessories and piercings which are so conspicuous, extreme, or odd that they draw undue attention, disrupt or tend to disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at the school shall not be allowed.  Sunglasses may not be worn indoors at school.
All students shall wear clean clothing.  Students shall not wear clothes that are mutilated, cut off, overly distressed or “grungy/grubby”, or immodest.  No shorts or skirts above mid-thigh are permitted unless leggings are worn.  Such leggings may not be see-through.
Clothing must sufficiently cover undergarments at all times (i.e. sagging pants that reveal underwear, tops that reveal bra straps, etc.).   Short shorts, mini-skirts, bare midriffs, halter-tops, tube tops, strapless shirts/tops, muscle shirts with enlarged holes, or similar revealing clothing is not permitted.  Clothing must cover the midriff, underwear, and cleavage at all times (even when seated).  This includes clothing that has holes above mid-thigh.  School activity uniforms (i.e. singlets, spanks, cheer skirts, leotards, etc.) that do not meet these criteria are not appropriate for the school day and may only be worn during the approved activity.  Such uniforms may be worn at school under team warm-ups or sweats.
Belts are to be worn at the waist and at correct length (i.e. not excessively long and hanging).  Chains or other large metal accessories, which can present a safety risk, are not allowed.
Students shall comply with the laws that govern wearing of military uniforms and insignias.
Hats or head coverings, including hoodies, are permitted as long as they do not disrupt the learning environment or make it difficult or impossible to identify students.
Immodest or suggestive clothing; apparel advocating illegal or inappropriate or offensive behavior or language; gang or gang–related apparel or symbols are strictly prohibited.
Tattoos and piercings are not specifically prohibited; rather, the policy is established around 1) maintaining a safe school environment, and 2) prohibiting dress and grooming that causes actual disruptions to the learning environment or process.
School officials may require or approve students to wear certain types of clothing for health or safety reasons in connection with certain specialized activities (i.e. welding gloves or jackets, helmets, safety glasses, etc.).
Shoes or sandals shall be worn at all times to ensure personal safety and hygiene.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for weather and wear reasonable footwear for the activity and season.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for students whose religious beliefs are substantially affected by dress code requirements.
Students who violate dress and grooming standards will be subject to student discipline.  Due process procedures will be followed in the case of any dress and grooming code violations.  Schools may have acceptable clothing to loan to students who have violated the provisions of this policy.  An offending student may be sent home until he or she complies with dress and grooming requirements and/or a parent conference conducted to address the dress and grooming issues. 

School hours are from 8:05 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 8:05 a.m. until 1:35 p.m. on Friday.  Students should not be in the building before 7:35 a.m. and should be out of the building by 2:55 p.m. and Friday by 1:45 p.m. (unless they are under the direct supervision of a teacher).  After school hours, a student will not be allowed in the building unless accompanied by a parent.  Custodians are not permitted to open a teacher's room or any secured area of the building at a student or parent request.  
 

To ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors golf carts, UTV’s, ATV’s, recreational vehicles, and other motorized vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers are not permitted on campus. All vehicles must be operated by individuals with a valid driver's license and must comply with local and school transportation regulations. Unauthorized vehicles found to be in violation can and will result in the following:
1- Verbal directives to remove vehicle from campus by a licensed driver that is a parent/guardian
2- Loss of privileges
3- Suspensions: in school and/or out of school
4- Referral to School Resource Officer
 

During school hours all parking lots at SJHS are reserved for those doing business at SJHS only.

Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. must be walked on school property.  All of these items must be placed in the bike rack and should be secured with a lock during the school day.  No riding of these items is allowed on school property at any time.  SJHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Attendance and participation in assemblies and other activities are considered privileges, reserved for those students who have maintained satisfactory academics, citizenship, and behavior. Students who have not met behavioral requirements may not be allowed to participate in these activities. 
Assemblies are planned for educational and entertainment purposes. It is expected that students will follow posted assembly procedures. Students who are asked to leave an assembly because of misconduct may lose the privilege of attending future assemblies.
 

Students can have and carry a backpack from class to class throughout the school day.  Be cautious how much you put in your backpack, so it is not a burden/distraction to carry around throughout the day. There are no school lockers at SJHS. Backpacks must be able to be carried on shoulders, no rolling backpacks are allowed.  Stow backpacks away during class and in the lunchroom, so they are not a tripping hazard for other people.  All bags are subject to search, based on any reasonable suspicion.

Students must follow posted expectations while in the library. Students may be admitted to the media center during class time with permission and communication between the librarian and teacher. Overdue notices will be given to students through their teachers. Students who owe fines for overdue books, lost books, or other materials will not be allowed to check out additional items until the fines are paid.
 

Books are the property of the school. When students register, they pay for the right to use online and other texts during the school year. Students who lose, damage, or have a book stolen will pay a book fine based on the value of the book and/or other materials checked out in the student’s name. 

To ensure safe transportation, students must act responsibly when riding the school bus. All students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver and must obey his/her requests. Bus riding privileges are extended to those who meet transportation department requirements. 

All school policies apply to conduct on the buses, including a prohibition of smoking, drinking, and drug use, profane language, harassment of the driver or students, and any other inappropriate behavior. Failure to follow such rules may result in disciplinary action and/or the suspension of bus riding privileges.  Parents are financially responsible, and a student may be referred to law enforcement, for any deliberate damage to the bus.

Consequences for cheating or plagiarism will be at the teacher’s discretion and may include, but not be limited to (1) parent contact, (2) referral to administration, (3) no credit for the assignment/test/quiz that was cheated on.  

SJHS is a closed campus. Students are always to remain on school property in designated areas. If a student needs to leave campus, they must be checked out through office personnel by a parent/guardian with proper ID prior to leaving.  SJHS students leaving campus during the day, or visitors coming onto campus without the proper permission, may face disciplinary action from the school and/or law enforcement.

Student fees will be available to be paid starting the 1st day of September.  Fees can be paid online or in person.   Parents may make payment arrangements with the principal if needed. Payments will be due no later than May 1st.  Unpaid fees will be sent to collections in June.
 

Students will not receive their yearbooks on yearbook day if fees and fines are not paid in full.

Students who are in state custody or foster care, are receiving public assistance in the form of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) or Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) may have all fees waived. The fee waiver application needs to be filled out.  Other fee waivers may be granted based on extenuating circumstances. Requests for fee waiver are handled by the building principal. Packets are available in the office or at registration.
NOTE: Fee waiver does not cover the following: yearbooks, lost or damaged books, chrome book damage charges, truancy fines, or remediation classes.

 Students may have minimal homework assigned daily. Homework assigned should reinforce information learned during the school day. School-wide efforts are made to coordinate larger assignments when possible.  Homework requests are available for 3 or more consecutive absences and may be picked up in the main office. Refer to Homework District Policy on Tooele County School District website. 
 

Students are allowed to be in the hallways and common areas prior to the 1st bell of the day. Student conduct in the hallways and common areas is expected to be respectful and appropriate.
Loitering in the hallways, common areas, and bathrooms during and between classes is prohibited.  Behavior in the halls should reflect the school code. Students share the responsibility to keep hallways clean and free of litter.
 

Hall passes are to be used at the teacher’s discretion and for emergencies. Students are allowed 1 hall pass/day.  Only one student is allowed a hall pass at a time within a single classroom.  Students are not to be in the hallways or common areas during class time without a pass from their teacher. Students must use the restroom within their pod and when allowed via the digital hall pass system, SmartPass.  If a student is caught without a pass, they may be referred to administration.  Teachers are able to override and provide an extra hall pass for certain situations.  If there is an ongoing medical issue, please contact administration to create a customized plan.

If our community is experiencing severe weather, TCSD may have a late start day or may need to cancel school.  If school is cancelled the make-up day would be determined by the School District administration. Information on late start/school cancellation would be broadcast on the local channels and/or may be sent out over the phone system and through social media (Facebook, Instagram, X).

Students who lose items should report it to the office immediately. Any items found by students should be turned in to the office to be placed in the “lost and found” area. Before items can be returned to the owner, they must be accurately identified.

School and “sack” lunches are to be eaten in the lunchroom. No food or drink is permitted outside the lunchroom or designated eating areas outside. School lunch may be paid for daily or may be paid for in advance online. Student’s lunch balance can be viewed on Skyward along with the student’s grades and attendance information. Students are required to clean up after themselves. Students who do not follow the posted expectations may be referred to administration. Students are to remain in the lunchroom and/or the approved area outside during the entire lunch time.

   An SJHS P.E. uniform must be worn in P.E. This clothing (with the exception of the gym shoes) should not be worn as part of a student's regular school dress.  Sweatshirts and sweatpants may not be worn as the uniform but are recommended when class is held outside. P.E. uniforms (shirt and shorts) can be purchased at registration or anytime through the financial secretary, who will give the student a receipt to bring to his/her P.E. teacher. A student may also use an SJHS uniform that his/her family has already purchased for another student. Lockers in the dressing rooms will be provided. Students are responsible for their actions inside the locker room and must secure their belongings.  

Due to allergies and other medical conditions of students, faculty, and staff perfume, cologne, scented lotion, body spray, and liquid/spray deodorants are prohibited (NO glass containers). These items may be applied moderately at home before coming to school, if desired. Students found in possession of these items will have them confiscated and may receive disciplinary action.
Note: Solid and roll-on deodorant may be used in the gym locker rooms only.
 

Romantic feelings are personal and private. Public display of these feelings (i.e., holding hands, walking arm-in-arm, hugging, kissing, etc.) is prohibited on school property. Frequent disregard will be considered non-compliance and referred to administration. 

If a student feels sick at any time during school hours, he/she must report to the office for assistance, or the illness must be reported to the office immediately. Students and parents must make sure that telephone numbers listed on the student's emergency card are kept current, along with names of responsible adults the school can contact in case of an emergency. Any student who needs to be excused from his/her Physical Education class must have a note from his/her doctor. The doctor’s note should include an approximate timeframe of missed participation time, limitations (what the student cannot do) and capabilities (what the student can do).
 

The use of skateboards, skates, scooters, and rollerblades is prohibited on school property.

Snowballing will not be allowed on campus. Any student involved in this activity may be considered non-compliant and receive appropriate disciplinary action. 

  All visitors must check in at the Main office. No high school students, students on home study or expulsion/suspension, or students from other schools are allowed on campus unless they have received special permission from the administration (see closed campus).  Visitors must obtain permission and a “visitor’s pass” from the office to visit classrooms, students, or school personnel. (For information on parent classroom visits, see the district policy on the district website.)  If visitors do not follow procedure and policy, the potential for trespassing charges can occur. 

Students who want to meet with a counselor during school hours need to make an appointment with the counseling secretary before or after school or during the student’s lunch period. Parents may also set up an appointment by phoning (435) 833-1939 and ask for the counseling office.

District policy does not allow for schedule changes unless it is for an approved reason: IEPs and 504s, DLI requirements, missing a required class, moving into or out of honors, or filling a hole in a schedule. Students/Parents will need to use the approved Qualtrics Form to submit an error, or special reason, for schedule changes.  There will be no lines at the counseling center for schedule changes.  A fee of $.25 will be charged per copy of official student transcripts. Schedule changes must be cleared through administration. NO other schedule changes will be approved.

The school is to be notified of any changes in custody or guardianship. Court documents will be kept confidential and in the student’s file for reference. The school will comply with the latest document provided.

If there is a change in a student’s or parent/guardian’s contact information (i.e., address, phone number, email address, etc.), it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the office immediately. This information is vital if there is an emergency and contact with the parent/guardian needs to be made. It is also important that additional emergency contacts are up to date as well.

A. Classwork
1. Classwork is a reflection and practice of the core standards and skills with support and constructive feedback within the school day.
2. Classwork comes in many varieties, which include but are not limited to: journals, bell ringers, practice, student self-assessments, projects, and group/center work.
3. Late work will be accepted and assessed within two (2) weeks of the due date. Work assigned within the last two weeks of the term is due three calendar days prior to the end of term. Work turned in three calendar days(not class periods) before the end of the quarter forfeits the opportunity for revisions due to quarter-end deadlines. Late work may result in up to a 15% reduction at the teacher's discretion in the overall score for that assignment. This practice must be included in class disclosures.
4. Students with excused absences have three school days to make-up work without penalty.
B. Homework
1. Homework is defined as work and study at home that is prepared and planned ahead of time to enhance intended learning objectives. It is work that can be done at home without the help of the teacher.
2. Refer to the homework guidelines for more information.
C. Assessment
1. Assessments are to reflect Core Standards and student mastery and/or progress of core standards. Assessments should measure student learning, and proficiency and guide instructional planning for teachers.
2. Assessment comes in many varieties, which include but are not limited to: bellringers, tests, projects, formal/informal assessments, quizzes, demonstrations, papers, and portfolios.
3. Assessments taken late for excused absence after the three-day makeup window provided by the teacher may incur up to a 15% reduction at the teacher's discretion of the overall test score.
4. Students can redo assessments, but are limited to two, in order to demonstrate proficiency. Additional preparedness may be required before a request to redo an assessment is allowed.
a. Due to the limited availability of comparable forms of respective district benchmark assessments, only one retake will be provided.
D. Grading
1. Student work and assessments will be based on standards from the Utah Core.
2. Grades on report cards will accurately reflect students’ academic proficiency in relation to course standards.
3. Extra points can be given through additional opportunities for all students to demonstrate increased proficiency through retakes (refer to Section A.8). Non-content-related materials cannot be assigned for extra points.
4. Attendance, tardies, and behavior will not be included in the academic grade.
5. Grades will be determined based on the Tooele County School District grading scale.

Grades 6-12
Grade
Percentage
A
93
A-
90
B+
87
B
83
B-
80
C+
77
C
73
C-
70
D+
67
D
63
D-
60
F
Below

6. Grades will be updated weekly in the student information system.
7. Student proficiency is measured as a grade that is comprised of assessment, classwork, and homework.
8. Final Grade Weighting
• Assessment: No less than 50%
• Homework: No more than 0-10%
• Classwork: Remaining percentage of the whole
 

All students have the opportunity to participate in incentive activities that are based on one or all of the following: grades, attendance, tardiness, and behavioral excellence (2.0 GPA, No U’s, No Out-of-school Suspensions). Those students that do not qualify will attend remediation sessions (if activity is held during the school day) in order to receive additional instruction in the areas they are struggling in, complete missing work, and/or make up common assessments or other tests/quizzes. After school activities (dances, sporting events, etc.) can hold requirements for attendance as noted above.

Citizenship grades are based on the SJHS Citizenship Rubric. “H” indicates honors; “S '' indicates satisfactory; “N” indicates needs improvement; and “U” indicates unsatisfactory.  When a student has three tardies in a single class during a term they will receive a grade of “N”.  When a student has five tardies in a single class during a term they will receive a grade of “U”.

Disrespect to and defiance of school personnel and/or school rules will not be tolerated. Noncompliance will result in immediate consequences. The ultimate goal of discipline is to teach safe and appropriate behavior at school so students may learn appropriate self-discipline. 

Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing and Retaliation
Any action that provokes fear in another student is illegal and can be prosecuted. These types of behaviors will not be tolerated. Participation in and/or knowledge of these behaviors will result in administrative action and may include, but not be limited to: behavior intervention, in-school suspension, out of school suspension, parent conference, referral to law enforcement, and referral to a district Case Management Team (CMT).

Inappropriate Use of Social Media 
SJHS is NOT responsible for any negative student interactions that take place on social media platforms.  
Parents – it is your responsibility to ensure safe and appropriate phone use for your child.  
The improper/inappropriate use of social media outside the school setting can lead to problems in the school setting which may cause a disruption to both teaching and learning. Incidents of this nature may result in the involvement of administration and/or law enforcement.

Disruption of School Operations 
Students may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for any conduct that creates an unreasonable and substantial disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program, or other function of the school, including but not limited to: frequent, flagrant, or willful disobedience; defiance of school authority; criminal activity; fighting; noncompliance with school dress code; possession of contraband (i.e., drug paraphernalia, pornography, mace, pepper spray, laser pen, chains, needles, razor blades, bats and clubs); or the use of foul, profane, vulgar, harassing, or abusive language. 

Drug and Alcohol Use, or Knowingly Present
The use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, look-a-like drugs, over the counter drugs, or drug paraphernalia constitutes a hazard to the welfare of students, staff and educational programs and is illegal. Students who are under the influence of, in possession of, knowingly present where there is use and/or possession of, and/or distribute alcohol or drugs during school hours, on school property, on the way to or from school, or during any school sponsored activity or event will face the following disciplinary action: (1) suspension from school; (2) referral to law enforcement; and (3) referral to district Case Management Team (CMT).
Explosive Devices
Materials or devices such as fireworks, shotgun shells, bullets, explosive caps, black powder, and cigarette lighters are prohibited on school property.

Fighting
Fighting and physical abuse is illegal and will be referred to Law Enforcement. Suspension for fighting may range from one (1) to ten (10) days. Students who experience difficulty with other students should discuss it with a parent, teacher, counselor, or building administrator to prevent becoming involved in a fight. “Horseplay” and/or “pretend” fighting is also prohibited, including “slap-boxing”.  The recording and/or promotion of fighting, and violence, is not permitted, and students may be suspended for this act.

Fire Alarms and Extinguishers
It is illegal to tamper with fire alarms or fire extinguishers. Doing so will result in disciplinary action which may include suspension/expulsion.

Knives/Cutting Instruments
Knives, box cutters, razor blades, or other cutting instruments (not being used for instruction and under staff supervision) of any kind and size are prohibited on school property.

Prohibitions
Students are not allowed to bring any items to school that may disrupt the learning process. Students that bring items to school that administration has determined to be prohibited will have them confiscated. Confiscated items, if not illegal, must be picked up by a parent/guardian from the office. Illegal items will be given to the Tooele County Sheriff’s Dept. and will be dealt with accordingly. SJHS will not be held liable for the loss of any confiscated items.

Safe Schools Alert
“SafeUT” is the reporting tool used by the Tooele County School District to report any issues regarding student safety. The “SafeUT” app is available to download for Apple and Android devices or call 1 (800) 273-8255 to report a student safety issue.

Search and Seizure 
School officials have the authority to search a student’s person, personal property, or vehicle while located on school property or at a school sponsored activity, when they have reason to believe that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating a particular law or school rule. 
 
Students have no right or expectation of privacy in P.E. lockers.  P.E. lockers are the sole property of the Tooele County School District. Periodic general inspections of lockers, including the use of drug detecting canines, may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. 

Sexual Harassment
In compliance with state and federal law, any form of sexual harassment by students or staff is prohibited. This includes any verbal, written, or physical conduct/contact of a sexual nature and which has the purpose of effecting or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment is defined as, but not limited to, unwelcome/unwanted touches, pulling clothing down or off, sexually vulgar words, sexually graphic pictures, obscene gestures, spreading of sexual rumors, and requests for sexual favors. Sexual harassment is illegal and will result in administrative action and possible referral to law enforcement and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Theft
Stealing is illegal and will result in administrative action and possible referral to law enforcement and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  Please do not leave your valuables (i.e. phones, airpods, money,  etc) unattended at ANY time.  If you bring items like this to school, you are doing so at your own risk.  The school is not responsible for lost/stolen items at school or on the bus.  

Tobacco Use
The use and/or possession of tobacco products, or electronic cigarettes, by students are prohibited and illegal in school, on school property, on the way to and from school, and during all school sponsored activities. First offenders, in addition to suspension, will be required to complete a smoking cessation class and sign a “no use” contract. School administrators are agents of the court and will issue citations for repeated offenses in addition to other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the administration.

Trespass 
Under the law, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he/she enters or remains on school property without authorization. If a person is asked to leave the school by a school official, he/she must leave immediately. Persons who are considered trespassing may be referred to law enforcement.

Vandalism
Destruction of personal, private, or public property may result in one or all of the following: suspension, fines, community service, and/or referral to law enforcement.

Conditions of Suspension
Authority to Suspend or Expel 
The school administrator has the authority to suspend a student for up to ten school days. If the school administrator desires or contemplates suspending for longer than ten school days or expelling a student the school administrator shall make a referral to the District’s Case Management Team (CMT). 

Suspended Students
A student who is suspended may not participate in school activities/functions or be on school property (considered trespassing) until he/she is readmitted from the suspension by an administrator. 

Alternatives to Out of School Suspension:
A parent/guardian may request to attend school with their student in lieu of an out of school suspension upon the consent of the administration and the student’s teachers. The parent/guardian must agree to attend all of the student’s classes with the student for each day of the suspension.

Classroom Behavior 
In general, a student's classroom behavior is inappropriate when it either causes the teacher to stop teaching or it prevents other students in the classroom from learning. 
A teacher may exclude a student from class when the severity of the offense, the persistence of the behavior, or the disruptive effect makes the presence of the student unacceptable. In these cases, a parent- teacher conference may be necessary for the student to return to class.  
 
Classroom Discipline 
Discipline policies apply to all students at SJHS. These policies are established to help all students achieve self-discipline. It is therefore expected that rules shall be clear, and the consequences stated. All rules cannot be written, and similar offenses will warrant similar consequences. Chronic offenders will be treated with more severity. 
In-School Management. The first line of discipline is the teacher. The teacher shall notify a parent or guardian, by phone, in person, or in writing when a student is failing or receiving a “U” citizenship grade. 
This systematic approach shall be documented as follows after the class and school rules are given to the student: 
     Step 1: Conference with student. 
     Step 2: Parent/guardian contact is made. 
     Step 3: Intervention: bilateral contract or other interventions are created and attempted 
     Step 4: School counselor is involved (optional). 
     Step 5: Student is referred to Administrator. 
In cases involving severe crisis situations, the above steps may be overridden, and students may be referred directly to the administration. Crisis includes, but is not restricted to, vandalism, open defiance, or threat of a physical nature. Consequences are given for unacceptable behavior. A conference with parent/guardian, teacher, student, and administrator may be scheduled with severe situations or habitual problems.
 
Detention 
Students are assigned to detention by the teacher or administration for unacceptable behavior. The detention must be completed within the scheduled time. Failure to complete the detention within the scheduled time may result in the following: additional detention, suspension, and may result in a citizenship grade of “U” for each class involved, and no participation in activities. 

Lunch Detention Procedures 
Students will pick up their lunch and report to the assigned Alternative Learning Center (ALC) for Lunch Detention immediately after their lunch bell. If a student is a “No Show”, he/she will be assigned an additional day of Lunch Detention. Students will have a choice of cafeteria food, or they may bring their own lunch from home. Students will be expected to bring class work and follow ALC rules at all times. Anyone behaving inappropriately may be assigned an additional day of detention, and or be suspended.

Grievance Procedure 
 A parent/guardian of a student facing suspension or disciplinary action may request a review of the decision by using the following procedure: 
     1. Discuss the grievance with the teacher or person at the school in charge of the decision. 
     2. Meet with the principal and Standards Committee (School Behavior Committee), if necessary. 
     3. If the parties fail to reach an agreement, the student and a parent or guardian may request a review by the             School Director or designee
 

A school emergency response chart is posted in every classroom with procedures to follow for emergencies, including exiting instructions that may occur while school is in session. Teachers review these procedures with the students the first week of school and after safety drills. Students are expected to follow all directions given by faculty, staff, law enforcement or other emergency agencies immediately. During an emergency, it is important to remember that the phone lines need to be available for emergency personnel to contact the school or to be contacted by the school. Parents are encouraged to gain information through radio, television, or online (Facebook Page, Instagram, X, etc…) rather than load the phone lines. All necessary information will be released as available. 

Safety Drills
Safety drills are conducted as often as mandated by Utah law. In order to be prepared in the event of an emergency, it is imperative to take the safety drills seriously and treat them as if the emergency was really taking place.

Passing Between Classes, Lunch Time, and Assemblies
If the emergency alarm/announcement is made during passing time, students are to report to the previous teacher or their designated evacuation site outside the building. If the emergency alarm/announcement occurs during lunch time, they will evacuate and meet their 4th/9th period teacher at the teacher’s designated evacuation site outside the building. If the emergency alarm/announcement occurs during an assembly, the students are to remain with the teacher they came to the assembly with and evacuate to the designated site outside the building.

Power Failure
Remain where you are and listen for instructions from staff, administration, law enforcement, or other emergency agencies.
Follow the instructions immediately.

Relocation Centers for Emergencies
If directed by administration, law enforcement, or other emergency agency to relocate, we will proceed to Stansbury High School in a quick and orderly fashion. If this is not the safest place, the students and teachers will be relocated to the Deseret Peak Complex or another area determined by those decision makers on scene. Once administration has authorized the release of students, parents/guardians may pick them up at the relocation center used. 
NOTE: Only parents/guardians or individuals listed on the student’s emergency card may pick the student up. They MUST show proper I.D. upon arrival.