TULLY
JUNIOR - SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL

2004 - 2005

STUDENT-PARENT
HANDBOOK

BELONG

BELIEVE

EFFORT

PASSION

SUCCESS

Tully Junior – Senior High School – The Vision

Tully Junior - Senior High School, a place where we:

Share a sense of belonging.
Have confidence, belief, in our abilities and the abilities of others.
Respond to challenge with sustained effort.
Exhibit passion for our work.
Celebrate success together.

Belong
To belong is to feel welcome and supported by the people around you in the school community. The school community becomes a second family. To belong is to know that others care about you, respect you, and trust you. You are accepted for who you are, and you can share your thoughts openly without fear of put downs or criticism. In this family, your efforts are appreciated, and your achievements are recognized and celebrated by all. To belong is to feel a connection, a bond, to your school and the people in your school.

Believe
Believing in one’s abilities and the abilities of others is about hope. Without the knowledge that we all have the ability to change and improve, it is difficult to feel positive or have confidence. Believing in the ability of others says to them, “You can do it” and “I’m not going to give up on you.” It gives them hope, and from this hope grows confidence. And confidence gives us courage.

Effort
Possessing confidence and courage in our abilities gives us the strength to want to work hard to be successful. Our vision includes all members of the school community motivated to try hard to achieve personal “bests.” It also includes setting high expectations and goals as a community and then working diligently together to reach those expectations and goals. Effort speaks to doing whatever it takes to meet the challenges at hand to be successful.

Passion
When we are passionate about our work, there is energy, enthusiasm, and excitement. Fun, laughter, and smiles abound. People passionate about their work are innovative and creative and look for ways to eliminate boredom. They become involved, feel a sense of ownership in their work and school, and develop pride and school spirit.

Success
Finally, our vision includes success, both individual and group success. Individual success leads to genuine pride and increased confidence and effort. Helping others to succeed provides a sense of purpose, that we are making a difference in the lives of others. We feel important because we know we helped others succeed. And we can sincerely celebrate the successes of others.

With the development of our school vision we painted a picture of our dream school for students, teachers, and staff. Now we will build that school. This year Tully Junior – Senior High School will not look or feel like it has in the past. We will keep what works, modify or discard what does not work. We will get creative and do some innovative things. We are fully committed to creating a school that our entire school community will enjoy working in, will be successful in, and will take pride in. But we cannot do it alone. We will need the support, effort, and enthusiasm of the entire school community, of which you are a part.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction:
Vision Statement (page 1)
Table of Contents (pages 2-3)
Welcome Letter from Mr. Czarniak (page 5)
Board of Education (page 6)
Administrative Staff (page 6)
Non-Instructional Staff (page 6)
Faculty (page 7)
School Calendar (page 8)
New Bell Schedule (page 9)

School Property:
School Map (pages 10-11)
Use of Buildings and Grounds (page 12)
Lockers (page 12)
Telephones (page 13)
Lost, Stolen or Damaged School Property (page 13)
Lost and Found (page 13)

Academics:
Counseling and Career Office (page 14)
High School Graduation Requirements (page 14)
High School Promotion Procedure (page 15)
Adding/Dropping Courses (page 15)
Summer School (page 15)
Junior High School Requirements (page 16)
Marking Periods (page 16)
Interim Reports (page 16)
Grades (page 16 - 17)
High Honor Roll and Merit Honor Roll (page 17)
National Honor Society (page 17)
Conferences with Teachers (page 18)
Extra Help for Students (page 18)
Make-up Work (page 18)
Homework for Absentees (page 18)
Birth Certificates (page 19)
Working Papers (page 19)
Occupational Education (page 19)

General Information:
Use of Electronic Devices (page 20)
Hall Passes and Planners (page 20
Breakfast and Lunch Programs (page 20)
Study Halls (page 21)
Tenth Period Homeroom / Activity Period (page 21)
Technology:
Computer Use (page 22)
Internet Policy (page 22)
Media Center (page 22)

Health and Safety:
Visitors (page 23)
Emergency Evacuation (page 23)
School Resource Officer (page 23)
School Nurse (page 23-24)
Elevator (page 24)
ADA-PEP Counselor (page 24)
Community Information and Phone Numbers (page 25)

Student Transportation:
Vehicles/Parking Permits (page 26)
Parking Lots (page 26)
Prohibited Vehicles (page 26)
Bicycles (page 26)
Roller blades, Skateboards, and Scooters (page 26)
Late Bus Schedule (page 27)
Bus Safety Rules (page 27)

Athletics and Physical Education:
Athletic Teams (page 28)
Athletic Eligibility (page 29)
Varsity or Junior Varsity Requirements (page 29)
Junior High or Modified Requirements (page 29)
Physical Education – Dress (page 30)

Student Activities:
Extra- and Co-Curricular Activities (page 30)
Student Government (page 30)
Dances (page 31)
Fundraising (page 31)

Code of Conduct:
Attendance (page 32 – 33)
Attendance at BOCES (page 33)
Late Sign-In and Early Dismissal Privileges (page 34)
Student Code of Conduct (page 35 – 39)
Student Dress Code (page 40)
Sexual Harassment (page 41-42)
Gun-Free Schools Policy (page 42)
Search and Seizure (page 42)
Public Notice (page 43)

Welcome to Tully Junior - Senior High School 2004 – 2005

As you enter Tully Junior - Senior High School this year I want you to hear and remember four key messages. They are as follows:

• What you do here at Tully Junior - Senior High School is important, it matters. The learning experiences you have, both in the classroom and beyond, will shape your life forever.
• You can do it! You can be successful here at Tully Junior - Senior High School. Administrators and teachers believe in you and your ability to succeed. You need to believe in yourself as well.
• We are not going to give up on you. We believe in your ability to succeed, we want you to succeed, and we will do everything in our power to help you to succeed.
• You need to work at being successful. Believing your team can win does not make you a winner. Practice and hard work, coupled with a belief in winning, make you a winner.

Some of you may read these key messages, but not believe them. It is important that you do believe them. Please read on if you have any doubts.

If you do not believe that what you learn and how well you do here at Tully is important, you are wrong. Research indicates that success (doing well) in high school is the best predictor of college graduation. And, even if you do not go on to college, the skills and work habits you develop in high school are critical to your success on the job. I would be happy to share the research with you.

You may have experienced failure in the past, so you might think, “I can’t do it.” I have news for you. We all have experienced failure. No one ties their shoes on the first try. Failure is not an indication that you cannot do something. Failure simply provides input for improvement. Failure might tell us to slow down, or try again, or try something in a different way. We do not all learn at the same pace, and we certainly do not all learn in the same way, but we all can learn. I believe you can do it! You need to believe it as well.

On this last key message I will be very stubborn. I will not give up on you, nor will I accept anyone else at Tully Junior - Senior High School giving up on you. Failure is not an option.

If you do not believe this last message, then perhaps you have never been on a sports team, or in a play, or in a band or dance group. Success comes only after hours of hard work. Believing you can succeed gives you hope and motivation to work hard so you can succeed.

Welcome and good luck at Tully Junior - Senior High School in 2004-2005.

Mr. Czarniak
Principal

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Debora Cox, President – 696-8389
Maureen Brophy, VP – 696-6097
Dennis Daly – 696-4623
Mark Drumm – 696-5958
Jan Kublick – 696-5292
Jill Northrup – 696-8292
Daniel Twentyman – 696-8741

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: Lawrence Dismore
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: James Rodems
TRANSPORTATION: Lewis Ayers
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Ron Birdsall

JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Curt Czarniak, Principal
Mary Ann Murphy, Assistant Principal
Don McClure, Athletic Director
696-6235

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Director of Special Education ADA PEP Counselor
Jacquelyn Elias Sara Kushner

Counseling/Career Department School Psychologist
Jennifer Newton Tim Villhauer
Katharine Sterling
Brenda Jean

School Nurse Resource Officer
Christine Henderson Trooper Ken Robarge

Attendance Clerk School Secretaries
Molly Hackett Sandra DiSanto
Kathie Hurn

Cafeteria Maintenance
Peg Murphy John Hobart

JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY

Agriculture & Technology Art
Joe Bullock Todd Bachta
Jim Paccia Virginia Killmore

English Mathematics
Bill Coughlin Warren Bumpus
Mary Fenlon Vicki Ellis
Allissa Hoover Eufemia Gallipeau
MaryAnn Magnan Dale Neuman
Jill Middleton Jeff Russell
Bill Ralbovsky Cathleen Toglia

Family & Consumer Sciences Music
Anne Robinson Laura Norris, Vocal
Ruth Ann Shute, Instrumental

Foreign Languages Special Education
Megan Altmann Stewart Snyder
Mike O’Brien April Olsen (TA)
Enrique Wissar Roxanne Esposito (TA)
Christine Yonta Sheryl Welch
Dawn Bishop (TA)
Physical Education Jean Ann Zenker
Denise Abbott Jennifer Trexler (TA)
Ryan Dando Bill Donald
Don McClure Cordell Mitchell (TA)

Health Reading
Pamela Simon Lorraine McNett

Social Studies Science
David Gerrish Sarah Bettinger
Sandra Long Nick Colosi
Kelly Reardon Karrie Frey
Sue Reilly Jim Kendall
Mark Thomas Mary Kirk
Nick Zupan Mike Powlin
Kevin Sommer
Media Center
Allen Shreffler Computer Lab
Linda Cobler Paula Harty (TA )

Bell Schedule
Tully Junior-Senior High School
2004 – 2005

School begins at 7:55 AM with Homeroom.
All passing times are 4 minutes.
There are nine 39 – minute class periods.
Students return to homeroom for 10th period.

Homeroom 7:55 - 7:59
Period 1 8:03 - 8:42
Period 2 8:46 - 9:25
Period 3 9:29 - 10:08
Period 4 10:12 - 10:51
Period 5 10:55 - 11:34
Period 6 11:38 - 12:17
Period 7 12:21 - 1:00
Period 8 1:04 - 1:43
Period 9 1:47 - 2:26
Period 10 2:30 - 2:50

School Property

As you can see from the map, our construction project has both expanded and greatly improved our facilities. Tully Junior - Senior High School is your school. Please treat school property and facilities with care and respect.

USE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Requests for the use of buildings and grounds associated with Tully Junior - Senior High School must be made through the high school office. All applications are subject to review by the building principal. Request forms may be obtained in person or by calling the high school office.

LOCKERS

Lockers are the property of Tully Central Schools and as such are loaned to students for their use. Students should not expect privacy with respect to school lockers or other storage areas. The Tully Central School District reserves the right to inspect the inside and outside of all their lockers at any time for any reason. All lockers should be cleaned regularly so that litter does not accumulate.

Corridor Lockers - Corridor lockers are assigned to all students:

1. Do not share your locker with others.

2. Do not give your combination to another student.

3. PLAN AHEAD! Go to your locker only during the passing periods, and
before and after school.

4. Only students with a teacher-signed pass are allowed to quietly go to their
locker during a class period.

5. The school is district is not responsible for items left in lockers.

P.E. and Team Lockers - Students issued lockers for P.E. and team sports are provided a combination padlock for which they are responsible. It must be turned in at the end of the year or the student must pay $5.00 for the lock. Guidelines for these athletic lockers are the same as those guidelines listed above for corridor lockers.

TELEPHONES

The office telephones are for school business only.

A public telephone outside the main office is installed for the convenience of the students. Students should limit their calls to three minutes so that others may have access to the telephone.

Classroom telephones are provided for school personnel to call parents or to communicate with other district personnel. Students are not to use classroom telephones without teacher permission.

LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY

Most of your instructional materials, including textbooks, are furnished free of charge to you. You are responsible for these items, and you will be charged if they are lost, stolen, or damaged. This also includes damage to school property entrusted to you, such as your locker. Unsettled financial obligations may result in Category I interventions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found articles should be turned into Trooper Robarge’s office. If you have lost something, please check his office between classes during passing times.

Academics

Counseling and Career Office

The Counseling and Career Office is designed to help students in all areas of academics. Counselors will assist students in designing an academic program that best meets their needs for graduation and for post graduation plans. Besides providing information about the academic program at Tully Junior – Senior High School, counselors are available to discuss any concerns or problems in confidence as well as provide information about colleges, careers, military, employment, and college entrance examinations.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma
English - 4 units of credit

65% on English Regents Exam* English - 4 units of credit

65% on English Regents Exam
Social Studies - 4 units of credit

65% on Global History Regents Exam*
65% on US History Regents Exam* Social Studies – 4 units of credit

65% on Global History Regents Exam
65% on US History Regents Exam
Math - 3 units of credit

65% on Mathematics A Regents Exam* Math - 3 units of credit

65% on Mathematics A Regents Exam
65% on Mathematics B Regents Exam
Science - 3 units of credit

(2 Regents Level Classes, One Physical Setting, and One Living Environment)
65% on one Science Regents Exam* Science - 3 units of credit

(2 Regents Level Classes, One Physical Setting, and One Living Environment.)
65% on two Science Regents Exams
Health - 0.5 unit of credit Health - 0.5 unit of credit
Lang. other than Eng. – 1 unit of credit Lang. other than Eng. 1 unit + see note
Fine Arts - 1 unit of credit Fine Arts - 1 unit of credit
Physical Education – 2 units of credit Physical Education – 2 units of credit
Electives - 3.5 units of credit Electives - 3.5 units of credit
Total Credits 22

*Students will earn a local diploma if they score between 55-64 on a Regents exam. Total Credits 22

Note: to earn the Advanced Designations, students must complete one of the following:
• 3 units of credit in a language other than English and 65% on the Comprehensive Regents exam, OR
• 5 units of credit in Career and Tech. Education, plus 1 unit of credit in Language other than English OR
• 5 units of credit in the Arts plus 1 unit of credit in a Language other than English.

HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION PROCEDURE

Students in high school must meet the following minimum credit and course requirements to be promoted to that grade level.

Sophomore: 4.5 or more credits (at least two of these must be from English, Math, Social Studies, or Science)
Junior: 9.5 or more credits
Senior: 15 or more credits

1. Students in ninth grade who fail an eighth grade class will not be allowed to double up in that academic area.

2. Students who fail Global Studies I will not be allowed to double up with Global Studies II in tenth grade.

3. Students are not allowed to double up in English until their Senior Year.

4. Once a student completes his/her P.E. requirement of two credits, the student will not continue in P.E., even if he/she has not yet graduated.

5. In other situations, if a student is doubling up in an academic area, the student’s progress will be reviewed at the end of each marking period, and a decision will be made whether the student may continue doubling up in those classes.

ADDING/DROPPING COURSES

The time period for dropping or adding a course without penalty is:

Course Length Drop/Add Period
Full year course 5 weeks
Half year course 2 weeks

Prior to dropping a course, the Counselor will collaborate with the Building Principal. If a request to drop a course is received after these time periods, a Parent-Teacher Conference is required. If permission is then given to drop a course, the student will receive a drop on their transcript.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer school is available through OCM BOCES for both junior high and senior high students to repeat classes they have failed. However, not all classes may be available in summer school. Summer school courses are treated as regular courses. These summer school grades will be noted with a ** on the transcripts.

Junior High School Requirements

Grade 7 Grade 8
1 unit English Language Arts 1 unit English Language Arts
1 unit Social Studies 1 unit Social Studies
1 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics
1 unit Science 1 unit Science
1/2 unit physical education 1/2 unit physical education
1/2 unit technology 1/2 unit technology
1/2 unit music education 1/2 unit art education
1/2 unit family & consumer sciences 1/4 unit family & consumer sciences
1/2 unit health education 1 unit language other than English

MARKING PERIODS 2004-2005

There are four marking periods for Tully Junior - Senior High School students:

Marking Period Ending Dates
1 Wednesday, November 10, 2004
2 Friday, January 28, 2005 **
3 Friday, April 8, 2005
4 Thursday, June 23, 2005

**The first semester will end on Friday, January 28, 2005. The second semester will begin on Monday, January 31, 2005.

INTERIM REPORTS

Interim Reports will be issued at the midpoint of each marking period. Reports are a means of communication between teachers and parents.

Interim Report Ending Dates

Thursday, October 7, 2004 Friday, March 4, 2005
Friday, December 17, 2004 Friday, May 13, 2005

GRADES

The passing grade at Tully Central School for students in grades 9-12 is 65%; the passing grade for students in grades 7-8 is 70%. Grades are numerical. There will be a grade for each subject every marking period.

Grades will be weighted for class rank, for each grade point average throughout the four marking periods, and for the final grade point average as follows:

Courses Weighting Factor
1. Advanced Placement Courses 1.06
2. Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics Courses 1.03
3. All other classes 1.00

HIGH HONOR ROLL and MERIT HONOR ROLL

Students at Tully Junior - Senior High School who attain an overall average of 89.5% or above will qualify for the High Honor Roll. Students at Tully Junior - Senior High School who attain an overall average between 84.5 - 89.4% will qualify for the Merit Honor Roll. The criteria for determination for High Honor Roll or Merit Honor Roll includes:

1. A student must attain the respective overall average while taking a minimum of 5 regular subjects, plus physical education.

2. A.M./P.M. BOCES students must be taking a minimum of 3 regular subjects plus physical education while attaining their respective overall average.

3. Students may not have any incomplete or failing grades.

4. Students on independent study will receive a grade every 10 weeks that is to be included in the honor roll calculation.

The Counseling and Career Office calculates averages and then releases these lists for the Honor Roll and Merit Honor Roll every ten weeks.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Membership in the National Honor Society is an honor bestowed upon a student by the faculty selection committee. It is given in recognition of all that the student represents in terms of scholarship, leadership, service and character. This honor is given because the student has met the rigid criteria set forth by the National Council of the National Honor Society. Initial eligibility requires an overall average of at least 90% by the spring of your junior or senior year. In addition, a student must excel in the areas of leadership, service and character as determined by the faculty selection committee.

If you wish to be considered for National Honor Society, stop in the Counseling and Career Office for further details.

CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, ETC.

Counselors are available for conferences during the school day. Appointments for conferences may be made by calling the Counseling and Career Office at 696-6240.

Teachers are also available for conferences with parents, generally before or after school. Parents may request appointments by calling the Counseling and Career Office.

Conferences may be called at any time by the administration or Counseling and Career Office for reasons of academic or disciplinary behavior. These conferences may include some or all of the following people: parent(s), student, teacher(s), counselor, administrator or other staff members.

EXTRA HELP FOR STUDENTS

The Counseling and Career Office encourages students to seek extra help from teachers for individual research, advanced projects, or if they are struggling academically in any course. Teachers are available to provide extra help as needed for any student. This extra help can be arranged before or after school or when the student's study period coincides with the teacher's preparation period.

MAKE-UP WORK

When a student is absent from class or school, a student is allowed a one-day make up time for every day he/she was absent, up to a maximum of two weeks. However, upon their return to school, they are required to immediately take any tests and quizzes that were previously announced.

When students are excused from regularly scheduled class(es) to participate in school activities such as athletic events, music programs, awards presentations, field trips, play presentations, etc., they will not be penalized academically and will be given the opportunity to make up their work. Students are responsible for any assignments and material covered during classes missed due to participation in pre-planned school activities.

HOMEWORK FOR ABSENTEES

If a student is absent from school two or more consecutive days due to illness, homework assignments may be requested by calling the Counseling and Career Office (696-6240) by 9 AM. Please make arrangements to have these assignments picked up in the Counseling and Career Office by 3 PM on the day requested.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Verification of date of birth is necessary for enrollment, to obtain working papers, for social security card application, for correct name for diploma, etc. A copy of your birth certificate should be included in your Counseling and Career folder. Often times this is more readily available, especially if the original has been misplaced.

WORKING PAPERS

Working papers or employment certificates are required by law for employment of boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 18. Newspaper carriers must obtain a "Carrier" permit at the age of 11. It is not the function of the school to enforce this law, but rather to act as the cooperating agency to issue the proper form of certificate required by the worker. Working papers are available in the Counseling and Career Office.

Fourteen and fifteen year old children may do lawn and garden work, including the use of power equipment, provided they have a work certificate. Minors sixteen years and older may do lawn and garden work, including the use of power equipment, without the work certificate.

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION

The Counseling and Career Office encourages students to investigate the programs offered in Occupational Education at the local BOCES campus. A wide variety of programs are offered in areas such as cosmetology and food preparation. Field trips to the local BOCES campus are sponsored by the Counseling and Career Office for high school students interested in these career areas.

General Information

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The use of paging devices, cell phones, radios, compact disc players, tape players, and any other such electronic devices is not permitted on school district property during the school day between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

HALL PASSES AND PLANNERS

Passes give students permission to move directly from one location to another within the school property. Passes do not excuse student loitering in the hallways.

Pupils should use their planners every time they wish to move about the building during class hours or to be in any area where they are not regularly scheduled.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS

Breakfast is available each school day from 7:30 – 9:30 AM. A full breakfast menu and a la carte items can be purchased but must be consumed in the lobbiteria.

Junior high students are scheduled for their lunch time during fifth period while senior high students have lunch time scheduled for either sixth or seventh period. Sandwiches, a la carte items and a full lunch menu as well as breakfast items are available for purchase through WinSnap.

WinSnap is a new payment program provided by the school district. Students and staff members have individual accounts that can be accessed with an assigned pin number. Families may choose to pre-pay accounts and use the pin number as a debit card. Participants are then notified verbally when their balance approaches zero.

Applications for the free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs are available from the School Nurse at any time throughout the entire school year.

A Note from Mr. Czarniak about Lunch: One of my goals for this year is to make our cafeteria look and feel more like a restaurant. Coupled to this goal is my expectation that students behave in our cafeteria just as they do when I take a group out to a restaurant in the community. Students who meet this expectation of restaurant behavior will enjoy full lunch period privileges.

Open beverage containers and food are not permitted in the halls.

STUDY HALLS

Study Halls are provided in your schedule to allow additional, supervised time for studying and completing assignments. It is a class retaining the same rules as any other class. Students should be prepared with necessary materials on a daily basis.

In addition, the following rules apply to all study halls:

• All students are to be in their assigned seat when the bell rings for attendance. Teachers will maintain a seating chart.

• After attendance is taken, students may sign out with a pre-signed pass to the Media Center, Computer Lab, or to a classroom that is under the supervision of a teacher if they have obtained a pre-signed pass before study hall. All pre-signed passes must have the date, time and signature of the supervising teacher on them. Students are to report back to Study Hall at the end of the period with their pass signed with time and supervisor’s signature.

• Only one student may sign out at a time for the lavatory. Allowing passes to lockers is discouraged as students should bring all work with them to study hall. Only one person at a time may sign on the sign-out sheet.

• Since a quiet atmosphere, conducive to studying, will be maintained for all study halls, there is no socializing or game playing.

TENTH PERIOD HOMEROOM / ACTIVITY PERIOD

At 2:30 PM each day, all students will report back to their homeroom. This twenty-minute period prior to dismissal will be used for a variety or purposes including mentoring and advising programs, club meetings, extended video announcements and the Tully News Magazine. Students not participating in specific activities will remain in their homeroom and use the time as a study hall.

Technology

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

The Library Media Center provides book and non-book media for research and recreational reading. Use of the center is a privilege, not a right. The facility is open from 7:50 AM until 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Socializing must be minimal.
All materials must be signed out. Students are responsible for borrowed materials and will be charged for lost and/or damaged items.

COMPUTER USE

Use of computer technology is an integral part of the Tully Central School program. Each student is given access privileges to the academic computer network which includes use of designated software, storage, printing capabilities, and controlled access to the Internet. Abuse of computer hardware and inappropriate use of software is regarded as vandalism and stealing. Such actions will result in administrative action and restriction of computer privileges.

Computer Labs are open for classes and individuals at posted times. Student use of computers is encouraged, but you must have a pre-signed pass from a teacher or the computer teaching assistant.

INTERNET USE POLICY

When used appropriately, the Internet is an important resource for students and staff. It provides a connection to a variety of information sources, to educational institutions and to users throughout the world. It fosters the development of researchers and investigators and encourages resource sharing, innovation and communication.

Despite best efforts, a determined user may be able to gain access to inappropriate or unauthorized services on the Internet. Therefore, it is recognized that students may gain access to information and communications that they, the District, or their parents find inappropriate, offensive or controversial.

The District does not sanction any unauthorized use of the Internet. Users granted access to the Internet through the District’s resources assume personal responsibility, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by Board Policy or Administrative Regulation. All rules that apply to Internet access, computer use, or general school conduct apply to the use of E-Mail over the Internet.

Appropriate uses of the Internet include any use approved by instructional personnel, such as completing an assignment and conducting research. Any other uses of the Internet not expressly approved by an instructor are prohibited.

Health and Safety

VISITORS

The Board encourages parents and other district citizens to visit the district’s schools and classrooms to observe the work of students, teachers and other staff. Since schools are a place of work and learning, however, certain limits must be set for such visits.

The Building Principal is responsible for the safety of all persons in the building and on the grounds. For this reason, anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school must report to the office of the Principal upon arrival at the school to request a visitor’s pass. If the visit is approved, visitors will then be directed or escorted to their destination. Visitors are encouraged to make appointments ahead of time by notifying the main office of their intent.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

By law, certain emergency drills must be held periodically during the school year. Among these are bus emergency drills and fire drills. These drills are all serious and important practices for handling emergencies. At all times, once a drill is signaled, you must become quiet and remain alert to directions until the drill is completed. Specific instructions as to how to proceed during the various drills will be given at the appropriate times early in the school year.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

The School Resource Officer is a member of the New York State Police Force. Besides offering assistance for supervision, he/she also maintains the senior parking passes and the lost and found. The trooper can answer questions and be a resource for students, parents and staff members regarding health, safety and law enforcement issues.

The School Resource Officer can be contacted at 696-6278.

SCHOOL NURSE

The School Nurse is available at 696-6241 for answering any health-related questions.

If you become ill at school or if you are injured through some accident, you must report to the nurse in the school health office. If the student is to go home, the nurse will contact the parents, make any necessary arrangements, notify the main office and sign the student out of school. In addition to giving first-aid and assisting students who have
accidents or are ill during school hours, the nurse is available to advise students
regarding problems, health and hygiene. The nurse also maintains the students’ health records and is responsible to see that all required medical examinations and inoculations are up-to-date.

All medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, must be deposited with the school nurse upon students’ arrival at school. By state law, notes from a parent AND a physician must accompany all medications. Dosage and time to be administered along with any other pertinent information must be included in the note. Students may NOT carry medications with them or store them in their lockers or backpacks. All medications must be in their original container.

ELEVATOR

There is a school elevator available for use by students with any injury or other disability that limits a student’s use of stairs. Arrangements for use of the elevator are made through the School Nurse’s office.

ADA-PEP SCHOOL COUNSELOR

The ADA-PEP school counselor is available to talk with students during the regular school day, or by appointment and can be reached at 696-6242 at any time. The counselor is experienced in helping students with areas of concern including:

• personal and family problems
• peer issues
• substance use/abuse
• relationships
• school pressure
• emotional stress
• substance abuse
• loss of a loved one through death or divorce
• step families
• family alcoholism or other addiction
• violence or sexual abuse
• serious illness/disability.

The counselor is a resource to parents and teachers regarding adolescent behavior, substance abuse, the need for professional treatment, and treatment alternatives. Other services offered include planning healthy alternatives to substance use and providing education regarding high risk factors, coping skills, stress management, maintaining self-esteem, communication, conflict resolution, and peer resistance. Classes on substance use (emphasizing alcohol as the primary drug of abuse in our country), healthy alternatives, and life skills are provided as part of the health education program.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND PHONE NUMBERS

These phone numbers are provided here for your convenience. In addition, the School Nurse, School Resource Officer, and ADA-PEP Counselor may also refer you to these community agencies.

ADA-PEP Counselor Sara Kushner 696-6242 school

Drug Abuse Information 1-800-522-5353

Drug Hotline (24 hours) 472-3784

Alcohol and Drug Overdose Emergency 911

Alcoholics Anonymous 463-5011

Alateen/Alanon 471-0191

Crime Victims Assistance Crisis Center 473-2891

Suicide and Crisis Counseling (24 hours-Contact) 425-1500

AIDS Hotline of Central New York 475-2437
1-800-343-2437

Rape Crisis Center 422-7273

Hope for Bereaved 472-4673

Onondaga Council on Alcoholics and Addictions 471-1359

Emergency Shelter 471-7628

PEACE, Inc., Family Resource Center 696-8203

Student Transportation

VEHICLES

Prior to driving to school, students must complete a Vehicle Registration Form to obtain a parking permit and an assigned parking space. Both are available from the School Resource Officer. Student parking spaces are limited on campus, so spaces will be assigned to seniors first, then juniors, etc. In addition, the following rules apply:

1. During school hours (7:45 AM – 6:00 PM), enter and leave the school parking lot from Route 80. Do not use the access road between the elementary and high school buildings. The access road is not a public thoroughfare. While on school grounds, the speed limit is 5 miles per hour and must be observed at all times.

2. Upon arrival at school, lock your car and enter the building. Do not sit in cars or loiter in the parking lot. You may not return to your car until you are ready to leave for the day or unless you are escorted by an administrator.

3. Students are not permitted to leave the campus during the day unless they have prior approval to drive to prescheduled health provider appointments, to drive to BOCES, or they have an early dismissal privilege.

4. At the end of the day, when buses are proceeding from the elementary school to the high school and when buses are leaving the high school, all cars are to stop and give way to the buses. Do not cut into the bus line.

Parking is a privilege that can be revoked at any time if driving or parking rules are broken. Tardiness to school may result in revocation of your parking permit.

PROHIBITED VEHICLES

Motorcycles, snowmobiles, and all-terrain type vehicles are prohibited from being driven on school property, in order to protect the people and the grounds from injury. Violations will be subject to prosecution.

Bicycles may be ridden to school as a means of transportation only. Recreational use of bikes on school grounds is prohibited during the course of the school day and during after school activities. All bicycles must be parked in the bike rack provided by the school and should be properly locked. Students are expected to be courteous and safe, and to use good judgment when operating a bicycle.

Roller blades, skateboards and scooters are prohibited from use on school property during the course of school hours and after school activities. Roller blades are not to be worn in school buildings at any time. The use of jumps or ramps on school grounds is prohibited.

LATE BUS SCHEDULE

During the fall and spring, there are late busses at 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. During the winter, the late bus is at 5:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Throughout the school year, the late bus leaves at 4:30 PM on Wednesdays. There is no late bus on Fridays.

Students who stay after school must be under the supervision of a teacher or coach and may not travel on the late bus unless they have a bus pass. Bus passes must be obtained from the teacher or coach who supervised the students.

BUS SAFETY RULES

For the sake of safety as well as courtesy and goodwill, students are expected to give full cooperation to their bus driver and to maintain reasonable quiet and order. The driver is always in charge. Furthermore, these rules apply:

1. Bus pick up and discharge points will be designated by the school. Wait for the bus off the highway. If you must cross a highway to get on the bus, do so only after the bus has stopped, its red lights are on, and the traffic has been stopped in both directions. The bus driver will signal when it is safe to cross.

2. Students are not allowed to enter or leave the bus while it is in motion.

3. Remain seated while a bus is moving. Do not make unnecessary noises or cause distractions.

4. Students must not thrust their heads or arms out of open windows.

5. Smoking and/or drinking alcoholic beverages is not allowed on buses.

6. Special bus emergency drills will be staged according to law during the year. Help your bus driver maintain a high standard of safety.

7. Buses will not wait for students in the morning. Dress warmly in winter in the event the bus is delayed.

8. Be considerate of the younger elementary students.

9. All regular school rules apply while a student is traveling on a school bus to and from school, on special field trips or when traveling to athletic events.

Bus Passes: Students will not be allowed on the bus beyond their home or meeting place and may not ride any other bus unless special permission is given. A bus pass can be obtained from the main office when a parent permission note is brought in.

Violation of these rules will result in Category II Interventions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Repeated violations of bus rules may result in temporary or permanent suspension of riding privileges.
Athletics

Including Varsity,
Junior Varsity,
Modified and Junior High Teams

Fall Sports

BOYS GIRLS
Varsity Football Varsity Soccer
Modified Football Junior Varsity Soccer
Varsity Soccer Junior High Soccer
Junior Varsity Soccer Varsity Cheerleading
Junior High Soccer Varsity Cross Country
Varsity Cross Country Junior High Cross Country
Junior High Cross Country
Golf

Winter Sports

BOYS GIRLS
Varsity Basketball Varsity Basketball
Junior Varsity Basketball Junior Varsity Basketball
Junior High Basketball Junior High Basketball
Varsity Wrestling Varsity Volleyball
Junior High Wrestling Junior Varsity Volleyball
Junior High Volleyball
Varsity Basketball Cheerleading
Indoor Track

Spring Sports

BOYS GIRLS
Varsity Track Varsity Track
Junior High Track Junior High Track
Varsity Baseball Varsity Softball
Modified Baseball Modified Softball
Varsity Lacrosse Varsity Lacrosse
9th Grade Lacrosse Junior Varsity Lacrosse
Junior High Lacrosse Junior High Lacrosse

Athletic Eligibility

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association requires participating members to comply with its eligibility rules. A student athlete contestant must be a bona fide student of the high school represented and must be taking at least three credits plus physical education.

It is the belief of Tully Central School that its basic role is to provide educational opportunities for its students while promoting excellence in the classroom. With this in mind, guidelines for monitoring academic progress and personal behavior of students participating in extra-curricular activities or athletics have been established.

If a teacher requests that a student stays for extra help after school, students must notify their advisor or coach before the actual practice can be missed.

At the conclusion of each marking period, a list of all students in a given activity or team who are failing classes will be generated. The list will be distributed to all coaches or club advisors for the purpose of counseling and working with those students who have been so identified. Students who are experiencing academic problems may be required to bring a weekly Student Referral form to their teachers. If the referral shows that extra help is needed, it will be mandatory that the student meet with his/her teachers to complete the work. Failure to make this effort will result in temporary suspension from their athletic team or school club. When the work is satisfactorily completed, the student will be reinstated and allowed to participate.

To participate in Athletics at Tully Junior – Senior High School, a student must be enrolled in the district during the first 15 days of the semester. If a student transfers from one school to another, that student becomes eligible 14 calendar days after enrollment. Parents and a school doctor must approve your participation in athletics.

In addition, for varsity or junior varsity requirements, a high school student must be in regular attendance in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 and must be between their 14th and 19th birthday. If the age of 19 is reached on or after September 1, the student may continue to participate in all sports during that school year. An additional requirement for participation in modified or junior high athletics states a student must be in regular attendance in grades 7, 8 or 9.

There are two programs for modified or junior high athletics. Program A is limited to students 13, 14, and 15 years of age. An athlete becomes ineligible when the 16th birthday is attained; however, he/she may complete a season if the student attains the 16th birthday during that sport season. For Program B, students must be 12, 13, or 14 years of age. An athlete becomes ineligible when the 15th birthday is attained; however, he/she may complete the sport season if the student attains the 15th birthday during that sport season.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – DRESS

New York State guidelines require that students must have a complete change of clothing in order to participate in physical activity. This “change of clothing” means sneakers, socks, shorts and shirts with no offensive or obscene writing or pictures must be worn at all times to participate in gym class. Sweatshirts and sweatpants are optional

In order to be excused from physical education classes because of illness or injury, a written statement from your parent/guardian is required and should be presented to the School Nurse before reporting to homeroom in the morning. For an extended excuse of more than two days, a written excuse from your physician is required by state regulation. Secure a form from the School Nurse and have your physician complete and sign the medical excuse form. Then return it to the School Nurse for filing.

Likewise, when a student has fully recovered from his/her impaired condition, a statement (in writing) from the doctor releasing the student and allowing participation in regular physical education classes must be submitted to the School Nurse for filing. This same regulation applies to all students participating in athletics.

Extra- and Co-Curricular Activities

Student Government, 7-12 Drama Club, 7-12
Art Club, 7-12 Jazz Band, 7-12
SHAPE, 7 JH Environmental Club, 7-8
French Club, 9-12 Spanish Club, 9-12
Helping Hands, 7-12 National Honor Society, 11-12
Technology Club, 7-12 Yearbook, 7-12
FFA, 9-12 WTBK, 7-12
Student Newspaper, 7-12 Academic Decathlon, 9-12
Math Team, 7-12 Cheerleading, 9-12
Varsity Club, 9-12 Trebles/Knight Lights 9-12

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The Student Council represents the entire student body through its elected officers and class representatives. The Student Council attempts to provide the students with a voice in the democratic processes of our school and our society by working closely with the Student Council Advisor and the school administration. Students are encouraged to become involved in student government. Officers for each of the grades work with Class Advisors to raise money for class projects.

DANCES

School affiliated organizations and each class in Grades 7-12 may sponsor dances. Dances at Tully Junior – Senior High School are restricted to Tully students and their guests. Guest passes must be obtained from an administrator prior to the dance. No junior high students (Grades 7-8) may attend high school (Grades 9-12) dances. Conversely, no high school students may attend dances at the junior high level.

All dance requests may be made to the building principal by the sponsoring organization at least two weeks prior to the intended date for the dance. Copies of the “Procedure for Scheduling Dances” are available in the main office. No dances will be scheduled without the approval of the building principal.

Guidelines have been established for maintaining a safe atmosphere at dances at Tully Junior – Senior High School. Once you have entered the building, you must stay. Anyone who leaves will not be readmitted. Doors will be locked one hour after the dance begins. No one will be admitted after that time. Permission to arrive after the closing time should be arranged in advance with an administrator.

If it is determined that a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the student’s parents will be contacted immediately and asked to pick up their child. Disciplinary action will be administered according to the district’s drug/alcohol policy.

Chaperones have complete authority to enforce all school and dance regulations.

FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES

All school fund-raising activities must be approved by the building principal and placed on the school fund-raising calendar. Fund-raising campaigns are not to be in competition with local merchants and are to be scheduled so as to minimize competition between the various classes and clubs. Faculty advisors and class and club officers may not enter into any agreements with salesmen or vendors prior to approval. Bake sales and such cannot be scheduled at a time of day so as to be in competition with the school lunch program. Only approved activities may be sponsored by a given organization.

The sale of merchandise or solicitation of pledges/donations for fundraising purposes by non-school organizations on school grounds is not permitted without the approval of the principal.

Attendance

The Tully Central School District bases its educational program on continuity of instruction and class participation. The presence of the student in the classroom and his/her participation in educational activities with instructional staff are vital to success – to become a well-rounded adult as pledged in our district mission statement. Current research and data indicate a strong correlation between regular student attendance and high academic achievement.

The school hopes that all students will feel the support and encouragement of our Tully School Community. Students should be excited and enthusiastic about their learning. It is our expectation that all students will experience success.

Intrinsic rewards for good school attendance include:

- participation in school activities;
- opportunity to improve academically;
- opportunity to be a member of the school community.

DAILY ATTENDANCE

Initial daily attendance is taken in homeroom, and teachers keep track of pupil attendance for each class period throughout the day.

If a student must be absent, parents/guardians are encouraged to telephone the school nurse’s office (696-6241), stating the reason for the absence and the date of the absence. Upon returning to school, all students must present a written note from his parent/ guardian, giving the student’s name, date(s) of absence, and specific reason for the absence. All excuses for absences must be written and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Students may not sign notes on their parents’ behalf. A student who is absent 3 or more days may be asked to present a doctor’s note.

The school is required by the State Education Department to keep all absentee excuses on file.

A student is responsible for making up all work due to absence. If a student is absent from school two or more consecutive days due to illness, homework assignments may be requested by calling the Counseling and Career Office (696-6240) by 9 AM. Please make arrangements to have these assignments picked up in the Counseling and Career Office by 3 PM on the day requested.

EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

As defined in the Commissioner’s Regulations under new attendance laws instituted in 2002, the following list contains the only reasons for excused absences, for excused tardies, or excused releases of students:

Personal illness Attendance at health clinics
Death in the family Required court appearances
Impassable roads District approved field trips
Religious observance Military obligations
Educational quarantine Approved college visits
Disciplinary detention of an incarcerated youth

All other reasons are unexcused.

There is no punishment for excused (as defined above) absences, tardies, or early releases from school. However, patterns of excused absences will be reported to, and reviewed by, the administration for possible interventions. These include, but are not limited to, phone calls, letters home, parent conferences, formal notes required from health providers, or even referrals to family court.

Unexcused absences occur when students miss class(es) for any reason other than those stated above. In addition, all absences, tardies, or early releases are defined as unexcused until a written note is provided from the parent or guardian. Three or more unexcused absences, tardies, or early releases within a marking period will be treated as Category I Behaviors according the Student Code of Conduct. Interventions will be administered accordingly.

ATTENDANCE AT OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND BOCES

Students enrolled in Occupational Education classes must attend those classes regularly. For all intents and purposes, BOCES classes are considered an extension of Tully Central School. Therefore, all rules and regulations applying to students while registered, enrolled or attending Tully Central School will be uniformly applicable to all Tully students attending BOCES classes.

If a student who attends BOCES classes is not attending for a specific day, you must notify the Main Office in writing, one day in advance, stating the reason. Permission to stay at Tully Central School can only be granted by the Building Principal.

If a student misses the bus to BOCES, he/she must report to the Main Office to determine why the bus was missed; where the student will spend that time (BOCES time) that day; and what can be done so that the incident is not repeated. Repeated incidents will result in a Parent Conference at which time after school detention/suspension may be assigned.

If the student missed the BOCES bus because of a situation for which the school was responsible, such as a student's regular bus was late arriving to school, it is the school's responsibility to try to get the student to BOCES.

Students who participate in athletics must have the permission of the Building Principal (per event, in advance) before missing a class at BOCES.

Teachers at BOCES have no authority to tell students when or why not to attend Occupational Educational classes. The only person who has that authority is the Building Principal at Tully Junior – Senior High School.

Students must attend all regularly scheduled classes at BOCES unless permission is granted by the Tully Building Principal to the contrary.

Violation of any of these procedures will be met with Category I Interventions as explained in the Student Code of Conduct.

LATE SIGN-IN AND EARLY DISMISSAL PRIVILEGES

Late sign-in and early dismissal are privileges reserved for senior students who choose practical work experience over carrying a full schedule. Both of these opportunities require completed applications with principal and parent signatures. As with all privileges, responsible behavior will permit the opportunity to continue.

Late Sign-ins:

Students must be in school by the end of the period preceding the first class. Anyone who signs in after that time (even if he/she is not late for the first class) is considered tardy. A student should contact the attendance officer, Mrs. Hackett, at
696-6245 during first period if he/she is going to be either late or absent. At the third tardy, students will be verbally reminded that the next tardy will begin Category I Interventions. After three Category I Interventions in one marking period, the student’s privileges will be revoked. Furthermore, Category I Interventions will be utilized when students fail to inform the attendance officer of lateness or absence.

Early Dismissal:

Students must leave campus immediately upon signing out of school. Students should sign-out after taking items from their lockers and preparing to leave. In the event a student must remain on campus, the student should notify Mrs. Hackett of the intent to stay and must report to the attendance officer on a period-by-period basis. A student will receive a verbal warning on the first violation of these responsibilities. Any subsequent infractions will receive Category I Interventions. After three Category I Interventions, a student will lose early dismissal privileges.

Activity/Special Days:

Students follow the day’s alternative bell schedule. The only exception to this rule is when the alternative schedule makes the student late for his / her job. If a student arrives early for an assembly or school event, he/she must sign in at the office first.

Code of Conduct

The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment, where students may receive and district personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents and other visitors is essential for achieving this goal.

The district has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. These expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity.

Expectations for acceptable conduct are clearly defined. As a result, there is a definite course of action and consequences for unacceptable conduct. All discipline administered for behavior that violates the written code will be administered promptly and fairly. To this end, the Board of Education has approved a district Code of Conduct.

Unless otherwise indicated, this code applies to all students, school personnel, parents and other visitors when on school property or attending a school function.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Tully Junior – Senior High School is committed to providing an orderly, respectful environment that is conducive to learning. It is further committed to developing respectful, caring and considerate citizens. Such commitments will not only contribute to a healthy and productive academic environment, but will also prove useful when students move into the world at large.

In keeping with the vision of Tully Junior – Senior High School, students and other members of the school community should:

1. Promote positive, orderly personal conduct during classes, school programs or school activities by minimizing individual or group disruptions.

2. Maintain pride in academic excellence and honesty by refusing to cheat, plagiarize, take part in collusion or alter a grade.

3. Be truthful in their dealings with fellow students, teachers, parents and administrators.

4. Respect personal boundaries of others by refraining from intimidating, fighting or otherwise harassing peers and school community members.

5. Avoid using any form of public media, including speech or writing, to intimidate, harass or discriminate against individuals or groups.

6. Participate in legal activities that promote health and well-being of all concerned. Activities include athletics, music, fine arts, student government or any activity where community, teamwork and personal excellence are promoted.
Such activities require avoiding and abstaining from the following:
- Tobacco products.
- Paraphernalia required for smoking or drug use.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Controlled substances.
- Possessing weapons.

7. Remember their attire has an effect on all concerned. As a result, students will maintain the integrity of the published dress code and avoid clothing that might advocate obscenity, illegal actions, obstruct the rights of others or simply be disruptive to school programs.

8. Respect the boundaries established by school officials including:
- Obeying traffic laws and respecting parking rules.
- Remaining on school property after hours only for approved extracurricular activities and events.
- Respecting reasonable requests given by school officials performing their duties.
- Avoiding those who incite others to commit any disrespectful, disruptive or harmful acts against any part of the school population.

9. Respect school property, grounds and resources.

10. Follow established transportation and lunchroom rules.

11. Report any student who might be considering acts of violence against himself or others within the school community.

These expectations for public conduct on school property, and at school functions, are not intended to limit freedom of speech or peaceful assembly. The district recognizes that free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the objectives of the district. The purpose of this code is to maintain public order and to prevent abuse of the rights of others.

A PARAGON is: a model of perfection or excellence. The pneumonic PARAGON quickly summarizes the longer student code.

PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES

ATTAIN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

RESPECT YOURSELF

ABSTAIN FROM UNHEALTHY PURSUITS

GIVE RESPECT TO OTHERS

OBEY ESTABLISHED RULES AND LAWS

NEVER CONDONE OR ACCEPT DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR

COURSES OF ACTION AND INTERVENTIONS FOR BEHAVIOR

The consequences for unacceptable behavior are divided into three levels or categories. Because codes of behavior are designed to make the school environment conducive to education, the descriptors for each level categorize the severity of the behavior as it relates to learning.

Category I:
Refers to any infraction that negatively impacts a student’s own ability to learn in the environment, but does not necessarily impede other students’ abilities to succeed.

Category I behaviors include but are not limited to:
• Tardiness.
• Truancy from class.
• Inappropriate speech.
• Minor disruptions.
• Failure to follow instructions or perform tasks created by a teacher.
• Failure to fulfill the requirements of a lunch detention.
• Leaving messes or throwing food in the lunchroom.
• Demonstrative behavior exceeding permitted boundaries.
• Using mechanical devices such as cell phones.

Category I interventions include but are not limited to*:
• Lunch detention(s).
• PM detention(s).
• Counseling.
• Loss of privileges.
• Parent conference.

*Should Category I behaviors continue after several interventions, Category II consequences will be implemented at the discretion of the school administrator.

Category II:

Refers to any infraction that may impede the student’s own ability to learn in the environment, but also has a negative effect on other students’ abilities to learn. This category includes behaviors that make students uncomfortable or ill at ease in school. The behavior may have some negative impact on the health or safety of the student or students involved.

Category II behaviors include but are not limited to:
• Chronic tardiness to school.
• Truancy from campus.
• Inappropriate speech that is directed at a fellow student or teacher.
• Dress code violations.
• Gambling.
• Bullying.
• Fighting or inappropriate physical contact.
• Leaving messes that create excessive work or uncomfortable living conditions for others.
• Violation of bus safety rules and vehicular regulations.
• Forged documents.
• Defacing school property valued at less than $1000.
• Failure to attend assigned disciplinary interventions.

Category II interventions include but are not limited to*:
• All category I interventions and:
• Saturday detentions
• Multiple PM detentions.
• In-School Suspension.
• Out-of-School Suspension.

*Should Category II behaviors continue after several interventions, Category III consequences will be implemented at the discretion of the school administrator.

Category III:

Refers to any behavior that impacts the school environment, students or personnel; such infractions may impact the health and safety of said student or others. These behaviors are considered extremely inappropriate and fall in the realm of zero-tolerance.

Category III behaviors include but are not limited to:
• Using or possessing drugs, tobacco or alcohol.
• Stealing, or possessing other people’s belongings without permission.
• Threatening language designed to intimidate others.
• Organizing any type of fight or attack on fellow students or staff.
• Possession of a weapon or inappropriate object.
• Sexual or physical harassment.
• Defacing or damaging property valued at greater than $1,000.
• Bomb threat or false alarms.

Category III interventions include but are not limited to:
• All category II interventions and:
• Superintendent’s hearing.
• Extended Out-of-school suspension.
• Police intervention.
• PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) Petition/Court involvement.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting.

A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, body art, make-up and nails, shall be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process. Students should:

• Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

• Wear clothing that covers the torso to mid-thighs, essentially the body between the neck and the knees.

• Insure that underwear is completely covered with outer clothing.

• Include footwear at all times.

• Not wear hats or other head coverings during the school day, except for a medical or religious purpose. Headbands of one inch or less in width are permissible when used to keep hair away from the face.

• Not wear clothing that displays inappropriate messages including, but not limited to: items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. Furthermore, such messages should not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities.

Students who violate the student dress code will be required to modify their appearance. Any student who refuses to do so shall be subject to Category II disciplinary interventions from the Code of Conduct, up to and including suspension for the day.

Remember:
How you look affects how you feel and behave,
and how others perceive you.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Tully Central School District will provide a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. It will be a violation of policy for any member of the District staff to harass another staff member or student, or for students to harass other students or staff, through conduct or communications of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any member of the school staff to a student or to another staff member, or when made by any student to another student or staff member, whether on school premises or off school premises, when:

Submission to such conduct is either made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education, or when

Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting that individual, or when

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s professional or academic performance of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment education environment.

Sexual harassment, as defined above, may include, but is not limited to:

• Sex oriented verbal “kidding” abuse, or harassment;

• Pressure for sexual activity or sexual favors;

• Repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implications;

• Use of obscene, or sexually suggestive language;

• Making obscene or sexually suggestive gestures, movements or body motions;

• Posting or exhibiting of sexually explicit materials or distributing or displaying sexually explicit materials, photographs, calendars, etc.;

• Unwelcome touching, such as patting, pinching, or constant brushing against another’s body;

• Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, employment status, or similar personal concerns.

Any person who alleges sexual harassment by a student in the School District may complain directly to the Principal, or his designee.

The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and other accused, will be respected consistent with the School District’s legal obligations and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct in accordance with State and Federal Law and to take corrective action when this conduct has occurred.

A substantiated charge against a student in the School District will subject that student to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, consistent with student disciplinary policies and State and Federal Law.

GUN FREE SCHOOLS POLICY

No student may bring onto school premises or shall have in his/her possession on school premises any firearm as defined in federal law. More specifically, or purposes of this policy, the term “firearm” shall mean: any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of such weapon; any firearm muffler or silencer or any destructive device (18 U.S.C. 921).

In accordance with the Gun Free Schools Act of 1994, any student found guilty of bringing a firearm onto school premises, or of having such firearm in his/her possession on school premises, after a hearing has been provided under Educational Law Section 3214, will be subject to at least a one-year suspension from school, unless the Superintendent of schools imposes a lesser penalty on a case-by-case basis. The Superintendent shall review the penalty and may modify the penalty based on factors set forth in Section 100.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and in Commissioner’s decisional law.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

In order to insure the welfare of each student and to insure orderly operation of the school, the administrators of the school, are authorized to search students under appropriate circumstances. In People v. Scott D. the New York State Court of Appeals held that school authorities could conduct a search of a student’s person when “sufficient cause” for such a search exists.

Circumstances under which a search may be conducted: A student may be searched if there is a reasonable suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated either the law or the rules of the school. Wallets, purses, handbags, brief cases, pockets, lockers, gym bags, or other student effects are also subject to the same rule. The search should be conducted in a manner reasonably related to the objective of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction. All searches of students shall be conducted by the school principal or assistant principal in the presence of at least one other witness.

PUBLIC NOTICE

In compliance with United States Law under Title IX "Non-Discrimination on Basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, or handicap," the Tully Central School District herewith notifies all parties that it does not discriminate in the educational programs or activities which it operates and that is required by the Title IX and the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare not to discriminate in such a manner.

This requirement not to discriminate in education programs and activities extends to employment therein, and to admission thereto. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and the rules and regulation of H.E.W. may be referred to the Tully Superintendent of Schools.

Tully School Alma Mater

Mid the hills of Onondaga
Arched against the heavens blue.
Stands our noble Alma Mater
Fairest landmark in our view.

She has fostered us through childhood.
Guided us through noble youth.
May she ever stir us onward
To success and ways of truth.

Hail to thee dear Tully Central
May thy praises ‘ere be rung.
Through the ages laud and honor
SHALL FOREVER MORE BE SUNG!