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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND CURRICULUM

Subjects Required for Graduation 9-12................................ 1

Correspondence Courses.................................................... 2

Early Graduation.............................................................. 2

Deter. of Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Honor Students........... 3

Academic Letter................................................................ 3

Alternative High School ................................................. 4

Post Secondary Enrollment / Testing Out ............................. 4

Out-of-District Student Enrollment………………………… 4

Additional Academic Information.......................................... (5-6)

STUDENTS' RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, & LIMITATIONS

Students' Rights................................................................ (6-7)

Students' Responsibilities................................................... (7-8)

Limitations of Students...................................................... (8-9)

DISCIPLINARY AREAS AND PROCEDURES

Smoking.......................................................................... 9

Alcoholic Beverages and/or Illegal Drugs........................... (9-10)

Dress and Appearance...................................................... 10

Electronic Equipment.......................................................... 11

Cooperation With School Personnel................................... 11

Refusal to Identify Self..................................................... 11

Cheating......................................................................... 11

Inappropriate Display of Affection.................................... (11-12)

Student Responsibility for Books, Locks and Lockers......... 12

Glass Bottles and Pop...................................................... 12

Locker Assignments........................................................ 12

Theft............................................................................. 12

Destruction of Property/Vandalism.................................. 13

Possession/Threat of Fireworks/Explosives on School Grounds 13

Detention Policy............................................................. 13

Forgery......................................................................... 13

Physical / Verbal Assault................................................. (13-14)

Aiding and Abetting ....................................................... 14

Dangerous Weapons ....................................................... 14

Search and Seizure.............................................. (14-15)

Saturday Detention............................................. (15-16)

Saturday Detention Guidelines....................................... 16

Contents Continued Inside Back Cover

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION PROCEDURES

Suspension Procedures.................................................... (16-17)

Expulsion Procedures..................................................... 18

ATTENDANCE

Procedures for Attendance.............................................. (19-21)

Make Up Work.............................................................. 22 Tardiness....................................................................... 22

GENERAL INFORMATION

Student Council........................................................... (22-23)

Driver Education........................................................ 23

Cadet Teaching........................................................... 23

Student Fees............................................................... 24

Guidance Program...................................................... 24

Academic Activities.................................................... 24

Dance Dates............................................................... 25

Dance Rules............................................................... 25

Athletic Event Behavior............................................... 26

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Age of Majority.......................................................... 26

Use of Facilities.......................................................... 26

Use of Telephone........................................................ 26

Visitors at School........................................................ 27

Drops and Adds.......................................................... 27

Automobiles............................................................... 27

Technology, Computers and the Internet.......................... 28

Daily Schedule ........................................................... 28

Harassment................................................................. (29-30)

Bus Discipline Guidelines.............................................. 31

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND CURRICULUM

Twenty-seven (27) units of credit are required for graduation.

SUBJECTS REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS

A. English: 4 units. ( 1 unit in each year of high school )

B. Mathematics: 2 units, including 1 in Algebra or above for the class of 2008 and 2009. 3 units, including Algebra and Geometry for the Class of 2010. 4 units for the class of 2011, including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and Senior math).

C. Science: 3 units, including Physical Science, Earth Science and Biochemistry

D. Phys. Ed-Health: 1 1/2 units, including Health (1/2) and Phys. Ed (1).

E. Computers or Careers / On-line Experience: 1/2 unit.

F. Social Studies: 4 units, including Am Hist., Gov. and Economics.

F. Technical Education 1 unit. ( Either ABT, Drafting, Manufacturing, Structures or Power )

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Each student must carry a minimum of eight (8) units of credit each year in high school.

It is expected that a number of students will have well in excess of the number of credits required for graduation and 30 or more credits would not be uncommon.

No student will be allowed to receive a diploma or to participate in graduation ceremonies who has not met all the requirements for graduation as set forth by the Fulton Board of Education, including the successful completion of any correspondence courses which will be deemed complete by the notification by the correspondence school to the high school of assigned credit.

Students transferring to Fulton will have their transfer credits prorated with the following formula: credits earned / credits possible = Fulton credits / possible Fulton credits. Example: a student who earned 10 of 12 credits at their former school at the end of their sophomore year would be prorated to 13 total credits upon enrollment at Fulton (10/12 = 13.3/16 )

CORRESPONDENCE, MVHS, SUMMER COURSES

1. Correspondence Courses may be used to make up work for failed classes by Seniors only. The Final Exam will be taken at the high school when appropriate. Students are responsible for all costs involved in taking the course. (Limit of 2 total credits. )

2. Arrangements for enrollment in any of these classes must be completed through the counseling office. All correspondence courses should be completed by May 1 to count in the current semester total. Credit earned after May 15 may be counted in the summer semester.

3. Summer School and MVHS classes may be taken after the Freshman year to repeat a failed course or an elective course not offered at Fulton. Students are responsible for all costs involved. (no total credit limit. )

EARLY GRADUATION

Any senior who has fulfilled the requirements for graduation at Fulton High School, as set forth by the Board of Education, and has done so by the end of the 2nd or 3rd marking period, may be allowed to graduate at the end of that marking period. Once a student applies for early graduation and is accepted, that student will be an alumnus at the end of the appropriate marking period, will be ineligible for all extracurricular activities, will be ineligible for honor student status (2nd marking period only ) and will be considered an adult in regards to admission to school activities.

There will be no graduation ceremonies in January or March, and the diplomas will not be issued until the graduation ceremonies in the Spring. If the student wishes to take part in the graduation ceremonies, the student may do so.

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Any student who wishes to graduate at the end of the student's 2nd marking period of their senior year, must apply in writing to the high school principal before the end of the 1st marking period. For graduation at the end of the 3rd marking period, students must apply before the end of the 2nd marking period. The student must present written evidence of acceptance at an institution of higher education (full time status- 8 or more credits), job employability (full time-30 hours per week), entrance into military service, or extreme hardship at home and have parental permission if under 18 years of age. The final decision will be made at the administrative level. Students must complete all work, including any correspondence courses, by the end of the appropriate marking period.

DETERMINATION OF VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN & HONOR STUDENTS

Determination of individual honors will be made based upon a cumulative GPA after completion of 15 quarters of work (the final quarter will not be used in determining honors.) Students must be enrolled in Fulton High School for a minimum of four consecutive semesters to qualify for honors. To attain honor student status, an individual must have attained a cumulative 3.2 average. GPA will be calculated using the scale listed in the Board of Education policy (A=4.0, A-=3.67, B+=3.33, etc.)

"ACADEMIC LETTER"

I. Only 10-12 graders are eligible.

A. 10th graders must have a cumulative 3.50 GPA or above

after their 6th quarter.

B. 11th & 12th graders must have a cumulative 3.20 GPA or

above after their 10th quarter.

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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Students transferring to the alternative high school program accept the following provisions:

- enrollment will be for a minimum of one calendar year

- loss of athletic eligibility in the regular high school program

- participation in the Alternative graduation ceremony only

- upon re-enrollment in the regular high school, credit assignment will be determined after review by the counselor, but will be limited to core academic classes.

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT / TESTING OUT

Students may qualify to participate in classes that earn college and high school credits through dual enrollment. Interested students should contact the high school office for details as deadlines apply (May 1 and November 1 for student application ). All students may apply to test out of any course if they are interested in being placed in a higher level course in that department. Again, see the high school office for details as more than one deadline applies.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT ENROLLMENT

Students applying to transfer to Fulton from another district without establishing residency must meet the following guidelines:

- Students living in the Gratiot-Isabella RESD boundaries may apply through the “Schools of Choice” program for acceptance between June and August.

- Students living outside the GI-RESD boundaries and/or once school begins, enrollment will be with the building principal and Superintendent’s permission only. The student must have a written release from their resident district and enrollment must take place before the student audit enrollment date in the appropriate semester.

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ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Grades are reported to parents and students eight times during the school year, four times each semester. Report cards will be sent out on the Friday following the end of the marking period. The purpose of the report card is to have the student and the student's parents informed of his or her progress. It will not be necessary to return this card to the school.

GRADES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

A - Excellent (90-100 % ) CR - Credit

B - Above Average (80 - 89 % ) NCR - No Credit

C - Average (70 - 79 % ) INC - Incomplete

D - Not satisfactory, but passing (65 - 69 % )

F - Failing (64 % and below )

An incomplete (INC) for any semester or marking period must be made up within two weeks of the issuance of the grade. Should extended illness or unusual circumstances arise, extension or reduction of this period must be approved by the principal. Failure to remove an incomplete satisfactorily or to make appropriate arrangements, within the allotted times, will result in a failing grade for the assignment missed. If an incomplete grade is issued at the end of the school year, the student will have two weeks from the end of that same school year to complete the assignment missed.

Graduation credit will be assigned to students quarterly (nine week marking periods ). Quarter grades will be determined by the teacher using the work in that quarter as 80% of the grade and an end of quarter exam or other summary activity as 20% of the grade. A quarterly grade will be entered into the student's cumulative record for each class taken per semester. Please note: the lowest passing grade is 65 %!

PREGNANCIES

Any student who becomes pregnant may continue in attendance, provided that she presents a certificate from her doctor stating that it will not endanger her health to do so, or she may elect to finish her work for the semester or year by other means as arranged with the counselor.

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GRADE CLASSIFICATION

High school grade assignments will be determined by the amount of credits earned at the end of the school year. Students will be assigned in accordance with the following:

0 - 3.99 Freshman Class

4.0 - 9.99 Sophomore Class

10.0 -15.99 Junior Class

16.0 -28.0 Senior Class

Students will participate in class meetings and activities with the class they are assigned to by this schedule.

STUDENTS' RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, & LIMITATIONS

STUDENTS' RIGHTS

Students in the school have rights such as those outlined in the Constitution and the laws of the United States and the State of Michigan, within the limitation of their age. There are, however, some rights which perhaps need to be emphasized.

1. The right of free speech. They have the right to express

their opinions and seek answers to their questions. This is

limited by common sense. For instance, if the teacher asks

the class to be quiet and a student continues to talk, it ceases

to be freedom of speech and becomes a disruption.

2. The rights of due process and legal representation. If a

problem arises which must be dealt with by the office,

students are protected by the due process procedure, and

they do have the right to seek legal representation, especially in a situation where the consequences are important.

3. They have the right to expect the information given to a

counselor, teacher, or administrator will remain confidential

and be given only to those people to whom it is relevant.

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4. Students have the right to expect their school records to

remain confidential and to be open to the student and only

those school employees who need to have access to them.

Every student may expect a transcript upon request to be

made available to them without due delay.

STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Students, like everyone else in school, have the responsibilities of treating others with respect and fairness and to show common sense as situations may arise . There are, in addition, other areas in which students have specific responsibilities in the school setting. These include:

1. The responsibility of taking pride in and care of the building

and school property. This building has served over 4,000

students. It is the responsibility of the current student

body to carry on the fine tradition of proper care and respect

for the Fulton High School building and grounds.

2. Students have the responsibility to keep themselves

informed about school in general (rules, rights, policies, due

process, and other information in the handbook). They

have particular responsibilities to keep themselves informed concerning their current classroom situations.

3. They have the responsibility of getting information and

assignments missed due to absence.

4. They are responsible for their attendance in school and the

classes in which they are enrolled.

5. Students have the responsibility to protect their private

property and to respect the private property of others.

6. Students have the responsibility to get as much as possible

out of this opportunity by putting forth appropriate effort in

their studies.

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7. Students are representatives of Fulton High School, and proper sportsmanship should be shown at all times during athletic contests. The same rule is true in assembly behavior or in expected general courtesy shown to visitors in our school.

LIMITATIONS OF STUDENTS

To establish the best possible learning atmosphere, as well as to provide for the health, safety and welfare of all students and employees of Fulton Schools, the following categories of misconduct have been adopted along with general guidelines for consequences when a student engages in such misconduct. These standards apply to all school students for all activities of Fulton Schools. This list is not intended to be exhaustive and is not limited to only the following areas. The rules and policies of Fulton Schools apply to any student who is on school property or school affiliated transportation, who is attendance at school or at any school sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time interferes with the operations, discipline, or general welfare of the school, regardless of the location, date or time. The following activities are among those defined as criminal under the laws of the State of Michigan:

1. ARSON - The intentional setting of fire.

2. ASSAULT - Physical threats or violence to persons.

3. BURGLARY/LARCENY - Stealing of school or personal property.

4. EXPLOSIVES - Explosives or the threat to use explosives of any kind are not permitted on school property or at any school sponsored events. This includes fireworks of any kind.

5. EXTORTION, BLACKMAIL OR COERCION - Obtaining money or property by violence or forcing someone to do something against his/her will by force or threat of force.

6. FIREARMS - Firearms are prohibited on school property or at school sponsored events.

7. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF - Defacing of property, including graffiti.

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9. ROBBERY - Stealing from an individual by force or threat of

force.

10. SALE, USE OR POSSESSION of alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco.

11. TRESPASS - Being present in an unauthorized place or refusing to leave when ordered to do so.

12. UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE with school authorities -Interference with administrators of teachers by force or violence, or by threat of force or violence.

The commission of, or participation in, such activities in a school building on school property, or at school sponsored events is prohibited. The police may be contacted and asked to assist in dealing with these activities. Disciplinary action will be taken by the school regardless of whether or not criminal charges result.

DISCIPLINARY AREAS AND PROCEDURES

A. SMOKING

Students are strictly prohibited from smoking and participating as accessories in the smoking act, from chewing tobacco, from visibly carrying tobacco products in the school building, on school grounds, or at a school function away from the premises. Violators will be suspended from school for a period of three (3) days on the first offense, five (5) days on the second offense, and on the third offense will be suspended pending a referral to the superintendent for possible Board of Education action. (Offenses are recorded cumulatively in grades 9-12. )

B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR ILLEGAL DRUGS

The sale, use, or possession of alcoholic beverages, non alcoholic malt beverages or mood or mind altering drugs in the school building, on school grounds, or at school functions away from school premises by students, and the appearance of students in school or at school functions who are to any degree under the influence of any of the above, is strictly prohibited.

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Students displaying suspicious behavior may be requested to take a

breathalyzer or field test by the Principal. The only drugs allowed are those prescribed by a doctor, and the student must follow the building procedure for dispensing medication from the office. Violators will be suspended from school for a minimum of 3 days and will be referred to the superintendent and/or Board of Education. Further disciplinary action will be considered.

A student suspended due to violation of the alcohol or illegal drug prohibition must undergo a student assistance program assessment. If the student and family fail to seek treatment and/or follow the recommendation of the assessment team, the student will be recommended for permanent expulsion.

Second offenders of either of the above will be referred to the Board of Education and permanent expulsion recommended. (Violations will be recorded cumulatively through grades 9-12.)

C. DRESS AND APPEARANCE

The intent of the Fulton High School dress code is to promote a good academic environment, maintain discipline, and prevent any disruption to the educational process. Any type of dress, behavior, or practice which creates a dangerous situation, infringes upon the rights or safety of others, is immodest, profane, portrays nudity, sexual innuendo or is otherwise disruptive to the school setting, will not be allowed.

Shirts and tops with sleeves are required. Full-length shirts and shoes are required of all students. Halters, hats, head coverings, low cut tops that reveal cleavage, “see-through” clothing, sunglasses, and tank tops are not considered proper attire for school. Undergarments should not be exposed. Hats or clothing that advertise the use or sale of alcohol, drugs or tobacco products are not appropriate for the school setting and will not be allowed. Shorts and skirts should be no shorter than approximately a 4" inseam.

A good measure for parents is the “fingertip” rule and “hands over head” test. Shorts and skirts should be approximately no shorter than the fingertips when a student’s arms are held at rest by the sides and shirts should not expose the midriff when the student raises their arms above their heads.

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D. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Students are not allowed to use radios, headsets, electronic toys, pagers, cellular phones, laser pens or like items that cause a disruption to the educational setting during the school day. Items will be confiscated when used inappropriately. Personal communication devices such as beepers and cell phones are allowed for emergency use or with the building principal’s permission only in school buildings during the school day, but must be kept out of sight (not allowed to be worn as an accessory.)

E. COOPERATION WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Students must obey the lawful instructions of school district personnel, and students' actions will show respect for teachers and other personnel at all times. Students will display this cooperation in class by giving an honest effort to meet class requirements and to obey the teachers' requests. Failure to do so can result in suspension. Insubordinate behavior will not be tolerated.

F. REFUSAL TO IDENTIFY SELF

All persons must, upon request, identify themselves to proper school authorities in the school building, on school grounds, or at school sponsored events.

G. CHEATING

Cheating is strictly prohibited. The first offense of cheating will result in an automatic zero for the work or test. The second offense will result in the lowering of the marking period grade by one full letter grade. A third offense may result in loss of credit for the semester or removal from the course.

H. INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

Displays of affection in the building and on the school grounds are in poor taste and are unacceptable. Hand holding during class changes and breaks is acceptable, further contact is not.

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Violations will be dealt with in a three (3) step process. These include: 1^st Offense- the students involved will be called in for a conference with the principal. 2^nd Offense - the principal will make contact with the parents to explain and discuss the problem. 3^rd Offense - discipline assignment.

I. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR BOOKS, LOCKS AND LOCKERS

When a student is assigned a book, lock or locker by the school, it becomes the student's responsibility to take care of that item. The student is responsible for damage or loss to them. Students are expected to keep their lockers locked throughout the day.

J. GLASS BOTTLES AND POP

Glass bottles of any type are prohibited in the school buildings and on school grounds before, during, or after school hours. Open pop containers are restricted to the commons area only. Pop is not permitted in classrooms or hallways and may be confiscated by staff if found in these areas.

K. LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS

The school district owns all of the lockers in the school building. Students are assigned a locker for their use and should not change their locker assignment without office permission. Students are not allowed to attach stickers or to put writing in or on their lockers.

L. THEFT

Proper respect for the property of others is to be shown at all times. Theft will not be tolerated, and students caught stealing will be dealt with severely with the 1st offense calling for a minimum five (5) day suspension, and a 2nd offense a minimum ten (10) day suspension. A third offense will result in a possible recommendation for expulsion to the Board of Education. Students are asked not to keep sums of money on their persons or in their locker. The office is available to keep valuables or money under secure conditions.

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M. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY / VANDALISM

At no time will the damaging of property be tolerated. Extreme cases will result in suspension with the possibility of expulsion being recommended. The school will seek restitution in all cases of malicious damage of school property, including the defacing of property with graffiti.

N. POSSESSION OF OR THREATS TO USE FIREWORKS OR EXPLOSIVES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

No student shall use or threaten to use, possess, sell, transfer, or ignite any explosive device at school or at school activities. Violators will be suspended with a likely referral to the police and may lead to a recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion. Threats include phone calls, written communication or verbal statements made to lead people to believe there is a concern for the safety of the students and staff at school. Such threats will be pursued to the full extent of the law.

O. DETENTION POLICY

Detentions may be assigned for disciplinary actions before and/or after school. If a detention is missed, a second detention will be added. If a student fails to make up these assigned detentions, this will result in Saturday detention or suspension from school.

P. FORGERY

Students found to be utilizing forged communications will be assigned 3 days of in-school suspension. Involvement in forgery includes writing a communication for another student.

Q. PHYSICAL / VERBAL ASSAULT

Physical assault at school against a district employee, volunteer or another student which may or may not cause injury, may result in charges being filed and the student becoming subject to suspension and/or expulsion. Physical assault is defined as “intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another through force or violence.”

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Verbal assault at school against a district employee, volunteer or another student or similar threats directed at a school building, property or school activity may result in suspension or expulsion. Verbal assault is a communicated intent and ability to act on the threat.

R. AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATION OF SCHOOL RULES

If a student assists another student in violating any school rule, they will be disciplined and may be subject to suspension or expulsion. Students are expected to resist peer pressure and exercise sound decision making.

S. DANGEROUS WEAPONS AT SCHOOL

In accordance with Board policy and State regulations, Fulton is a "weapons free" school zone. There is zero tolerance for dangerous weapons to be in possession by any student, visitor or employee. Students found to be in possession of a weapon in a school building, on school property or at an event sponsored by the school, will be immediately suspended from school with a recommendation for expulsion to be made to the Board of Education.

Dangerous weapons are defined by the Board policy to include the following: a firearm; gun; revolver; pistol; dagger; dirk; stiletto; knife with a blade over 3 inches in length; a pocket knife opened by a mechanical device; iron bar; or brass knuckles.

Pocket knives or other possibly dangerous items are not allowed to be in possession of students at school. "Firearm" means (a) a weapon ( including a starter gun ) which may be converted to expel a projectile by gas or air; (b) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (c) any device which will expel a projectile by the action of a propellant. A B-B gun is considered to be a "firearm."

T. SEARCH AND SEIZURES

To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may search a student, student lockers and desks under the circumstances outlined below and may seize any illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search.

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Student lockers and desks are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school. However, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers and desks. Students should not expect privacy regarding items placed in school property because school property is subject to search at any time by school officials. Periodic, general inspection of lockers and desks may be conducted by school authorities at any reason. This can occur at any time, without notice, without student consent and without a search warrant.

A student’s person or personal effects ( e.g. - purse, car, book bag, or athletic gear ) may be searched whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal, unauthorized or contraband material. If a search yields illegal or contraband materials, such findings shall be turned over to the proper legal authorities. A student’s failure to permit searches and seizures as provided by this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.

Officers of the law, appearing with duly processed search warrants, should be accorded to the right to search or inspect according to the order. The Principal shall be notified of such search as soon as possible and the parents of the student shall be notified.

U. SATURDAY DETENTION

A Saturday detention is an alternative to either an in-school or out-of-school suspension. The kinds of violations that may call for a Saturday detention include, but would not be limited to:

Truancy, including failure to report to each class during the school day; show of disrespect to a staff member; minor altercations with another student; persistent disruptive behavior or misconduct; failure to display an effort to meet class requirements; Persistent tardiness - ( 3 unexcused tardies to any class in a marking period )

Failure to report for an assigned Saturday detention will call for a minimum (2 day) in-school suspension.

The Saturday detention affords students an opportunity to serve their discipline obligations for offenses that would normally result in suspension.

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This alternative allows students to attend school full time and take advantage of the educational opportunities regular school attendance affords. It also gives students an opportunity to complete work usually done at home. All school rules in the student handbook apply to students while attending Saturday detention. If a student is sent home for poor behavior, a minimum three (3) day out-of- school suspension will be assigned.

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION PROCEDURES

SUSPENSION PROCEDURES

The principal of Fulton High School is delegated the authority to temporarily separate or suspend a student from school. Suspensions of more than ten (10) consecutive days require Board of Education action. In any suspension, the following precepts shall be adhered to.

1. A student shall be fully informed of the charges brought against him or her and will be given the opportunity to respond to charges and present information to refute them.

2. The student shall be informed of the resulting action and the rationale for the action.

3. When a student is under temporary separation or suspension from all classes for a full day or more, the following conditions shall apply:

a. During the exclusion, the student will not participate in any extracurricular activity, including athletic practices, or be present on school property, unless approved by the building principal.

b. The student is responsible for all work missed during the suspension period and should hand in this completed work upon return to class when possible.

c. If the period of exclusion extends beyond the current school year, the remaining period of suspension may extend into the following school year.

4. Parents shall be notified if a student is to be suspended from school. Written notification of such contact shall be in the student's cumulative file.

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5. The superintendent shall be notified immediately of any suspension.

6. Parents shall be notified in writing of ap