{"id":118,"date":"2016-01-28T16:09:52","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T16:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=118"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:20:28","slug":"handbook-information-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/richfieldhigh.org\/wordpress\/handbook-information-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Handbook Information &#038; Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>MISSION STATEMENT<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The mission of Richfield High School, in partnership with community and students, is to prepare students to become caring, skilled, productive, and adaptable citizens.<\/p>\n<p><b>STUDENT\/PARENT HANDBOOK<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This handbook has been prepared for your use and information. \u00a0Students are subject to all rules and regulations from the time they board the bus or arrive on the campus and continue throughout the school day. The same rules and regulations, both on and off campus, govern students representing the school in any activity. The student policies and procedures can be found on the school website. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OeRLcfLI1ZKhZPEVi8cXEOJ8o0CKFsniBkyXLGqWZsY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Student\/Parent Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>CIVIL RIGHTS NOTICE<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Richfield High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:<\/p>\n<p>Brent Gubler<\/p>\n<p>Richfield High School Principal<\/p>\n<p>495 West Center<\/p>\n<p>Richfield, UT \u00a084701<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov\/CFAPPS\/OCR\/contactus.cfm\">http:\/\/wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov\/CFAPPS\/OCR\/contactus.cfm<\/a> for the address and phone number of the office that serves our area, or call 1-800-421-3481.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Richfield High School Website<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A local Richfield High School Website has been provided for our school community. \u00a0It includes a calendar of events, monthly newsletter, notes from the administration, links to teacher websites, links to club, sports, extra-curricular information.<\/p>\n<p>The website is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssh.sevier.k12.ut.us\">http:\/\/www.richfieldhigh.org\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>CANVAS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Canvas is an online grading and attendance program or school is using. \u00a0All of our teachers are using Canvas as a way of corresponding with students and parents. \u00a0Your student will have your login information and how to access Canvas on the school website. \u00a0Please check canvas often to keep upto date with your students\u2019 grades and attendance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>FEE GUIDELINES<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>These fees are charged to all students:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>All students<\/b> have an activity fee $35, textbook fee$15, technology $15, writing lab $10, media $5 for a total of <b>$80.00.<\/b> Individual class fees will be billed during each semester. \u00a0<b>Senior Fee for Seniors $25.00. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Any student who has outstanding school fees over $300 will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities until their account is resolved.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>SENIORS will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony if account is not paid in \u00a0full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>FEE WAIVER requests must be received in the school year that the fees are applicable for and assessed no later than October 31 of each school year. \u00a0There is no ability to request a fee waiver for prior year\u2019s fees. \u00a0All accounts must be paid in FULL in order to walk at graduation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>A free or reduced lunch<\/b> application was mailed to you. \u00a0Completed forms should be mailed to the Sevier School District Office at 180 East 600 North, Richfield, UT \u00a084701.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>SCHOOL FEE GUIDELINES<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Guidelines can be found on the school website:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Schedule Changes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"m_-9171721384883241382m_5643381935713882659gmail-docs-internal-guid-57e4b785-142b-e9d0-b199-1d470fc8512a\">Once a student is registered, it is imperative that ONLY the counselor or the principal alter the schedule.\u00a0 The only way a schedule will be changed, once a semester has begun, is by teacher recommendation (no fee assessed), addition of a college course or by parent request and payment of a $10.00 fee for each class changed.\u00a0 Each schedule change will be considered on the individual merits of need.\u00a0 Desire to switch to a more preferred teacher, or to be in classes with friends are NOT considered valid reasons for schedule changes. \u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">No student will be allowed to drop from a course after nine days into the semester.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Student Check-Out Procedure<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Clearing students that are absent from school<\/b>. \u00a0The student must bring a note or have parents call the school attendance line prior to or before returning to school after an absence. \u00a0(Parents may opt in to the automated phone system by providing phone numbers and email address to the school. Please contact the school for further information). If contact is not made within 24 hours of absence the student will be marked truant and restitution will be assessed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Leaving School<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Students who need to leave school during the school day must check out in the main office prior to leaving campu. \u00a0They will need a note from their parent or a prior phone message to clear such absences. \u00a0Excuses sent after the fact will not be accepted. \u00a0Failure to check out with office equals a truancy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Attendance Policy (Summary)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few factors will have greater influence on a student\u2019s educational success than punctuality and regular school attendance.\u00a0 Therefore the following guidelines will be followed at Richfield High School.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Definitions:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABSENCE: any time a student misses more than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">twenty<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> minutes of class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TARDY: any time a student enters the classroom after the bell (Students should be at their seat or station when the bell rings).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TRUANCY, when a student is absent from school and a<\/span><b> parent does not notify\u00a0 the school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 When a student leaves campus without checking out with the office.\u00a0 Any time a student misses any part of class without proper authorization from the teacher or school officials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consequences:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Tardy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sixth tardy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a single class during the semester will result in restitution.\u00a0 Every additional tardy will result in an additional \u00bd hour of restitution time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Truancy:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truancy may result in restitution and\/or referrals to Youth Court and Juvenile Court.\u00a0 The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equivalent of 5 unexcused absences<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a class during the same semester will result in restitution.\u00a0 1-hour for every unexcused absence over four in any one period.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive absences may result in a student being sent to Juvenile Justice Youth Services (JJYS) for remediation and referred to Youth Court and\/or Juvenile Court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Restitution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any balance of restitution may prevent a student from participating in extracurricular activities, and seniors will not be allowed to walk at graduation with any balance of restitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Check-out Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who need to leave school during the school day must check out in the main office prior to leaving campus.\u00a0 They will need a phone call\/message to the school to clear such absences within a 24 hour period. \u00a0 Failure to check out with the office equals a truancy and restitution will be assessed. The student will not be able to leave their class unless they are called out from the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cat Time Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will be having intervention time Monday through Thursday from 2:45 to 3:05 PM.\u00a0 This is still in-school time.\u00a0 School is not out until 3:05 PM.\u00a0 If students are requested to be in an intervention\/enrichment class and do not attend, it will be considered a truancy.\u00a0 \u00bd hour of restitution will be assessed\u00a0 for every day a student is truant for cat time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>(Summary)<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The State Office of Education has established standards for secondary education which include the identification and mastery of core curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Subject<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b>9<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> \u2013 12<\/b><b>th<\/b> Grade<\/p>\n<p>English\/Lang. Art\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4.0<\/p>\n<p>Math \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3.0<\/p>\n<p>Science\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3.0<\/p>\n<p>Computer Studies\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0.5<\/p>\n<p>Social Science\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3.0<\/p>\n<p>Arts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.5<\/p>\n<p>Healthy Life-Styles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2.0<\/p>\n<p>Vocational Education\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.0<\/p>\n<h5>Financial Literacy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0.5<\/h5>\n<p>Required Credits\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a018.5<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2017\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electives \u00a011.5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Total Credits 30<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2018\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electives \u00a014.5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Total Credits 33<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electives \u00a014.5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Total Credits 33<\/p>\n<p>Class of 2020\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electives \u00a014.5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Total Credits 33<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Grades and Grading<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Teachers will grade on an A, B, C, D, F system (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F). Teachers and\/or Departments may determine the percent value for each grade.<\/p>\n<h5><b>Graduation Exercises<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Student participation in graduation ceremonies at RHS is considered a privilege not a right. <b>Seniors must have all fees paid and a completed check out form to walk.<\/b> \u00a0All class work must be completed no later than the day of senior check out.<\/p>\n<p>In order to maintain dignity and decorum at high school commencements, students participating in commencement exercises are subject to the dress and grooming standards articulated in section C of district policy and wear the prescribed cap and gown *during the ceremony without additional ornamentation or decoration. \u00a0Personal items such as clothing, accessories or jewelry that draw undue attention or detract from the dignity and decorum of the occasion shall not be allowed. \u00a0Mantles, cords, insignias or medals signifying achievement, honor or recognition are restricted to awards issued and approved for display at graduation by the local high school.<\/p>\n<p><b>Honor Roll<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The academic honor rolls recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic efforts and citizenship. \u00a0Eligibility criteria for each honor roll is listed below:<\/p>\n<p><b>High Honor Roll: <\/b>GPA of 3.7 or higher, no F\u2019s, I\u2019s, NG\u2019s or U\u2019s<\/p>\n<p><b>Honor Roll<\/b>: GPA of 3.5 to 3.699, no F\u2019s, I\u2019s, NG\u2019s or U\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Citizenship marks must be H or S. \u00a0All restitution must be completed by the end of the semester.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Home-bound Students<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Students who will miss more than two weeks due to medical situations and who need the assistance of a homebound teacher will be provided such upon request made by the parent to the Assistant Principal or the Principal. \u00a0Arrangements for long term illness lasting more than two weeks must be made through the principal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Homeroom Advisory<\/b><\/p>\n<p>All students have a homeroom advisor to work with them as a mentor during their time at Richfield High School. \u00a0Students are assigned to homeroom groups \u00a0Homeroom classes meet through the year. \u00a0It is important for them to use their advisors as helpful resources in answering questions and solving problems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Interscholastic Competition<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications to Participate in Athletics and other Activities Sponsored by the Utah High School Activities Association UHSAA Policy:<\/b> To be eligible to compete in interscholastic competition, an individual must be a full time student in the school he\/she wishes to represent. \u00a0No student shall be eligible to represent his or her school if he or she has failed more than one subject during the previous grading period. \u00a0A GPA of 2.0 must be earned in the previous grading period. \u00a0(Incomplete grades (i) and (NG) are considered failing until made up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>School Policy:<\/b> Each mid semester (benchmark) a grade check will be conducted. \u00a0Those students involved with extracurricular activities, i.e. interscholastic competitions will need to be in compliance with Utah High School Activities Association policy. \u00a0Those individual not in compliance will not be able to participate until the end of the next semester. \u00a0Coaches, advisors, teachers, and administration will work closely with the individual to assist them in meeting the criteria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Scholastic Dishonesty<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CHEATING, copying from another student\u2019s work, use of cell phone during test, using material during a test that is not authorized, collaborating with another student without authority, knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of an unadministered test, substituting for another student or permitting another student to substitute for one&#8217;s self, to take a test, or bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.<\/p>\n<p>PLAGIARISM, use of another\u2019s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work into one\u2019s own written work for credit.<\/p>\n<p>COLLUSION, the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Assemblies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Assemblies are a regularly scheduled part of the school curriculum and are designed to be educational as well as entertaining experiences. \u00a0They provide one of the few opportunities in school to learn formal audience behavior. \u00a0Regardless of the type of program, courtesy demands that the STUDENT BODY be respectful and appreciative. \u00a0<b>Yelling, screaming, whistling, catcalls, etc. <\/b>are appropriate only at pep assemblies in the gymnasium. \u00a0Those who show inappropriate behavior will be removed from the assembly. \u00a0Students are required to attend assemblies as part of a required attendance for class.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Faculty Lounge and Workroom<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The faculty lounge and workroom are off limits to ALL students including TA\u2019s and faculty members\u2019 children. \u00a0This is a place of business where highly confidential phone and written communication transactions are being conducted; therefore, to protect the privacy of faculty and students alike, students are not to be in the faculty lounge with or without faculty present.<\/p>\n<h5><b>Food and Drink in School<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Food or drinks will only be allowed in the cafeteria. Water will be allowed in classrooms with teacher\u2019s permission. \u00a0The water must be in a clear water bottle. \u00a0No mugs allowed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Grievance Procedure<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If a student or parent has a concern about a school policy, employee, or action, the following procedure should be followed in order to resolve the problem as quickly as possible:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Contact the person with whom you have a complaint to discuss both sides of the story.<\/li>\n<li>If the problem still exists, contact the principal to facilitate problem-solving steps.<\/li>\n<li>If still unresolved, contact the assistant superintendent.<\/li>\n<li>If still unresolved, ask the superintendent, in writing, to place the complaint on the following month\u2019s Board of Education agenda for further discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Internet<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Internet is to facilitate communications in support of research and education, by providing access to unique resources and an opportunity for collaborative work. \u00a0To remain eligible as a user, the use of your account must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives of the District. \u00a0Access to Internet is made possible through an appropriate provider to be designated by Sevier School District at its sole discretion. \u00a0Sevier School District and all users of the Internet must comply with existing rules which are available on the district website. All students and parents must electronically sign the Acceptable Use Policy found on the district website before they will be given access to the Internet.<\/p>\n<h5><b>Language and Courtesy<\/b><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0&#8220;Please&#8221; and \u00a0&#8220;Thank you&#8221; are spoken here.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0&#8220;Foul, profane, vulgar, or abusive language\u201d is not appropriate and students involved with such language could be suspended. \u00a0In case of the \u201cF-Bomb\u201d, violators will be suspended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Each Offense: suspended one day (in-school suspension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\u00a0All staff members will be spoken to and referred to by using their<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>proper title: \u00a0Mrs., Mr., Miss, and Coach.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\u00a0Excessive public displays of affection are not<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>acceptable. \u00a0Holding hands is the limit. No Kissing, No Hugging, etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Locker Policy<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Each student will have the use of an assigned hall locker and a PE locker (if the student is enrolled in a PE class or a competitive sport.) <b>Lockers are the property of the Sevier School District and will be subject to search at any time.<\/b> \u00a0There is the expectation that the locker will be clean and orderly. \u00a0Damaging of painted surfaces on either side of the door is not permitted. \u00a0Any material found in a locker is considered in the possession of the student to whom the locker is assigned. \u00a0Students should not share lockers.<\/p>\n<p>The school is <b>not responsible for theft<\/b>. Students will need to bring their own locks, as there are no locks on hall lockers. RHS reserves the right to cut off a lock if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Physical or Verbal Assaults<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Physical or verbal violence is not tolerated at our school. \u00a0Students who have participated in a physical assault on another person will be referred to the police and suspended from school. \u00a0If physical injury to another is caused, the perpetrator may be recommended for permanent expulsion from the schools in Sevier County. \u00a0Verbal threats or assaults will be considered criminal acts as well and will be dealt with appropriately.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Respect for School Property<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Sevier School District makes a great effort to provide students with school materials and equipment to help make the school experience enjoyable and profitable to the learner. \u00a0Students are asked to show respect for the school and school property by not marking desks, tables, seats, walls, etc. \u00a0Textbooks should be cared for in a responsible manner and not written in or defaced in any manner. \u00a0Classroom care is a shared responsibility between teacher and student. \u00a0Desks and floors shall be kept clean. \u00a0Students damaging school property will pay for damages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>SPORTSMANSHIP CODE<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Be courteous to opponents, fans, and cheerleaders.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Be representative in your behavior toward everyone present.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Respect and abide by officials decision.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Exercise self-control at all times; never taunt or boo an official, coach,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>cheerleader, or player.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\u00a0Display character in your every action.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Learn to win with<b> Character<\/b> and lose with <b>Dignity.<\/b><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Display appreciation for a good performance or play regardless<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>of the team.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\u00a0Participation and attendance at extracurricular activities is a privilege.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Student Identification Card<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Students will be issued a photo identification card. \u00a0This card must be shown at all dances and games as evidence of membership before a student will be allowed to participate at the student rate. Failure to show student I.D. will require payment of adult admission charge to any school event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Student Insurance<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Student Insurance can be purchased by parents for any high school student. \u00a0Insurance forms are available at the beginning of every year. \u00a0There are several coverage plans to chose from and the price varies from plan to plan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Student Telephone &amp; Messages<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Use of the student telephone at the office is authorized for checking out or clearing after school conflicts when parents could not have been informed prior to school time. The office will take phone messages for parents needing to communicate with students but will not interrupt classes for their delivery unless it is an emergency. \u00a0We&#8217;ll do the best we can but there are no guarantees when delivering messages to students! \u00a0Please try to remind students of appointment, work schedules etc., before school.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Student Transportation<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Students must be transported in school-approved transportation to be eligible to participate in the school activity if provided. Parent drivers must have a district approved background check and provide evidence of current and valid driver\u2019s license and insurance. <b>\u00a0Students may not be taken off a bus by anyone other than a parent personally without the principal&#8217;s prior approval. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b>Visitors<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>District policy prohibits students visiting other school campuses during the school day. \u00a0In keeping with this policy, the high school does not allow visitors to attend classes or any part of the school day with students. \u00a0School is a place of business for students and faculty alike and allowing outside visitors to attend classes may disrupt the learning process. \u00a0Visitors to our school must check in at the main office where the office staff will assist them. \u00a0Visitors are NEVER to go to a classroom and disrupt the class. Visitors who are in the school and who have not been cleared through the office and approved will be viewed as trespassers. <b>Any student in the hall during class must have a Hall Pass<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>FUNDRAISING<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sevier School district board of education has adopted a fundraising policy that prohibits and restrict door-to-door selling or solicitation for the purpose of fundraising. \u00a0All fundraising ventures must be sponsored by a school organization and be supervised by a faculty member. \u00a0All fundraising will be pre-approved through the principal and will conform to the district policy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>STATE AND DISTRICT POLICIES<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>INTERFERING DEVICES AND ELECTRONIC<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>COMMUNICATION DEVICES<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>Policy #3205 Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>PURPOSE<\/p>\n<p>While in some instances the possession of electronic devices or other devices or objects by a student at a school may be appropriate, often the possession and use of such devices or objects by students at school can have the effect of distracting, disrupting and intimidating others in the school setting and leading to opportunities for academic dishonesty and other disruptions of the educational process. These types of devices are frequently lost or stolen. Richfield High is not responsible for the security and safekeeping of these items and is not financially responsible for any damage, destruction, or loss of electronic devices. In order to maintain a secure and orderly learning environment, and to promote respect and courtesy regarding the use of electronic devices, Sevier School District hereby establishes the following rules and regulations governing student use of electronic devices and procedures to address student misuse of electronic devices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>DEFINITIONS<\/p>\n<p>\u201cElectronic devices\u201d include, but are not limited to, cell phones, camera phones, Mp3 players, iPods, personal digital assistants (PDAs), compact disc players, portable game consoles, cameras, digital scanners, two-way radios, video broadcasting devices, pagers, and any other device that allows a person to record and\/or transmit, on either a real time or delayed basis, sound, video, or still images, text, or other information.<\/p>\n<p>POLICY<\/p>\n<p>Electronic communication devices and cameras may not be possessed, activated or utilized at any time in any situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. These locations and circumstances include but are not limited to locker rooms, shower rooms, restrooms and any other areas where students or others may change clothes or be in any stage of disrobing or changing clothes.<\/p>\n<p>At no time, may any electronic communication device or camera be utilized by any student in a way which might reasonably create in the mind of another person an impression of being threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed or intimidated.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic devices are banned from being used or seen when classes are in session.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>SANCTIONS<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>CONFISCATION OF DEVICE<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For each observed violation of this policy, it shall be the duty of the schoolteacher or administrator observing the violation to immediately confiscate the interfering device. Furthermore, the school may take additional disciplinary action as described more generally in district policies. The confiscated device shall be forwarded to the office together with the name of the person from whom the device is confiscated.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>First Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The first violation and all subsequent violations shall be logged in the office.<\/p>\n<p>Second Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The parent or guardian and only they can pick up the device. It will remain in the office until the parent or guardian can pick it up.<\/p>\n<p>Third Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The school will charge a $15 fee to return the electronic device to the student. The device will need to be picked up by the parent or guardian.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The school will charge a $15 fee to return the electronic device to the student. The device will need to be picked up by the parent or guardian. A parent conference will be scheduled to discuss pre-habitual disruptive behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Fifth Violation: Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until the end of the school day. The school will charge a $15 fee to return the electronic device to the student. The device will need to be picked up by the parent or guardian. The student will be referred to juvenile court and charged as habitually disruptive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>School Dress and Grooming Policy #303- Summary <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Students shall dress in a manner that shows respect for the educational environment and is befitting the day\u2019s activities. Students\u2019 clothing and jewelry must not present a health or safety hazard or distraction, which would disrupt the educational mission. Disruption is defined as reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which causes the teacher\/administrator to lose the attention of the students, to modify or cease instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Items that disrupt the educational mission shall not be allowed. Personal items such as clothing, paraphernalia, jewelry, backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc., shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignias, which are crude, vulgar, profane, violent, or sexually suggestive.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Items which bear advertising, promotions and likeness of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs or which are contrary to the educational mission shall not be allowed.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>All students shall wear clean clothing. Clothing, jewelry, accessories and piercings which are so conspicuous, extreme, or odd that they may draw undue attention, disrupt, or tend to disrupt, interfere with or pose a health or safety issue to the learning atmosphere at the school, shall not be allowed. <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Students shall not wear clothes that are mutilated, cut off, or immodest, e.g., shorts, mini skirts, bare midriffs, halter tops, spaghetti straps, tank shirts, or similar clothing. Clothing shall cover the midriff, underwear, back, and cleavage at all times. Skirts, dresses and shorts must be at least mid-thigh length or longer when seated<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Hats or headgear of any kind are not allowed within the building except as part of an approved activity, or for religious, or medical purposes.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Shoes shall be worn at all times that ensure personal safety and hygiene.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Gang-related clothing, colors, and paraphernalia shall not be allowed in schools or activities. School officials will determine what constitutes \u201cgang\u201d clothing, colors, and paraphernalia after consultation with law enforcement agencies as needed according to the guidelines set forth in Policy 3075 A \u2013 Gangs, Gangs Participation, Weapons Possession.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Military clothing or insignias which are part of the official uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces are not to be worn except where authorized by law. (Wearing of the military uniform is regulated by provisions of Title 10, USC \u00a7 771-772, and Army Regulation 670-1 \u00a7 29-4).<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>School officials may require students to wear certain types of clothing for health or safety reasons in connection with certain specialized activities.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>All students shall maintain their hair, mustaches, sideburns, and beards in a clean, well-groomed manner. Hair which is so conspicuous, extreme, or odd in color or style that draws undue attention, disrupts, or tends to disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at the school, shall not be allowed. Hair must be a natural hair color to remain in school.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b> <\/b><b>Body piercing or tattoos that would interrupt school decorum or adversely affect the educational process must be covered or removed. Students will be allowed to only have piercings in their ears while at school.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>SCHOOL SONG<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you will listen we will tell you<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Of the school we\u2019ve come to love,<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The school that\u2019s way above.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Above the rivals of her lofty throne,<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Forever more her glories will be known,<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">R-I-C-H-F-I-E-L-D R.H.S. red and blue,<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Alma Mater, here\u2019s our pledge to you.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">We are proud of your name<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">And we\u2019ll cheer as you rise to fame.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">RAH \u2013 RAH<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">One and all we\u2019ll recall<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">That we\u2019ll never let her standards fall<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">For we\u2019re proud as we can be<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">R-I-C-H-F-I-E-L-D<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Richfield High School, in partnership with community and students, is to prepare students to become caring, skilled, productive, and adaptable citizens. 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