Marshall High School

1 Marshall High School Student Handbook 2021-2022 400 Tiger Drive Marshall , MN 56258 Telephone: (507) 537-6920 Fax: (507) 929-2681 Principal: Mr. Brian Jones Assistant Principal: Mr. Travis Frazee Office Hours: 7:30 4:00 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Marshall High School .. 3 MHS Mission Statement .. 3 Staff Listing .. 3 Academics & Instruction .. 4 academic Requirements .. 4 Course Drops and Incomplete 4 Curriculum and Instruction .. 4 Graduation Policy .. 5 Honor Society .. 5 Parent Conference/Progress Reports .. 5 Report Cards .. 5 Schedule Changes .. 5 Activities .. 5 Equal Opportunities/Discrimination .. 5 Activity Practice/Participation on Days of Absence .. 5 Activity Violations .. 5 Athletic Apparel/Equipment .. 5 Athletic Conditioning Period.

2 5 Fees .. 5 Ineligibility .. 5 Insurance Information .. 6 Leadership Opportunities .. 6 Attendance .. 6-8 Attendance Policy .. 6-7 Student Absences & Tardiness .. 7-8 Consequences .. 8 Truancy .. 8 Make-up Policy .. 9 Requests for Homework .. 10 The Appeal Process .. 10 Checkout Procedures .. 10 General Information .. 10 Backpacks .. 10 Bulletins and Announcements .. 11 Campus Regulations .. 11 Container Policy .. 11 Crisis Management .. 11 Day Long Schedule .. 11 Directory Information .. 12 Fire Drills .. 12 Floral Deliveries .. 12 Link Crew .. 12 Lockers .. 12 Locker Search .. 12 Lost and Found .. 12 Media Center Expectations .. 12 Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy .. 13 Nuisance Articles .. 13 Pledge of Allegiance .. 13 Prayer ..13 PSEO Attendance.

3 13 Ramp Up for Readiness .. 13 School Closings .. 13 School Dances/Prom .. 13 School Meal Information .. 14 School Song .. 14 2 Student Surveys .. 14 Telephones .. 14 Visitors .. 14 Student Conduct .. 15 Marshall Public Schools Code of Conduct .. 15 academic Dishonesty .. 15 Bullying .. 15 Computer Vandalism .. 15 Dress Code .. 16 Fighting .. 16 Harassment and Violence .. 16 16 Profanity .. 16 Public Displays of Affection .. 16 School Property .. 16 Tobacco, Vapes, Alcohol and Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia .. 17 Weapons Policy .. 17 Student Discipline .. 17 Detention .. 17 Disciplinary Action .. 17 Saturday School .. 17 In School Suspension .. 17 Out of School Suspension .. 17 Student Services .. 17 ELL .. 17 Health Services/Medication .. 17-19 School Counselor.

4 19 Special Education .. 19 Student Records .. 19 Transportation .. 19 Bicycles .. 19 Bus Transportation .. 19 Parking Regulations .. 19 District Information .. 20 Annual Asbestos Notifications .. 20 Annual Lead in water Indoor Air Quality .. 20 Notice Concerning Use of Pest Control Materials Procedures .. 21 Student Disability Nondiscrimination .. 21 Student/Parent Rights under FERPA .. 21 Student Sex Nondiscrimination .. 21 MDE Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide Testing .. 22-24 3 WELCOME TO Marshall HIGH School The School board has approved the policies and procedures cited in this handbook. District policy numbers are listed in the appropriate sections of this handbook. Copies of the full policy governing each section are available through the high School office, building media center or the district office as well.

5 All policies and procedures in this handbook are subject to change. Vision Statement "Where every student is inspired every day." Mission Statement The mission of the Marshall Public School District is to educate, support, and prepare all learners for success. LIST OF STAFF Staff Assignment Staff Assignment Brian Jones Principal Lindsey Larson Science Travis Frazee Assistant Principal Brian Leibfried Mathematics Brad Bahlmann Social Studies Kari Loft EL Terry Bahlmann Physical Education/Health Karen Londgren Technology Integration Krista Bjella Counselor Kristen Maeyaert Language Arts Alex Boddy Spanish Alison Marshall Mathematics Stephanie Bot Physical Education/Health Megan Mattison Special Education Mallory Bowman Special Education Mitchell Maxwell Science Mike Braithwaite Ag/Industrial Education Hayden McKittrick Mathematics Marty Brandl Mathematics Kari Meyer Mathematics Kris Campion FACS Wes Myers Music Travis Christenson Ag/Industrial Education Rachel Peters Physical Education/Health Alex

6 Cleppe Mathematics Larry Petersen Music Nancy Cole Social Studies Laura Petersen Music Cathy Crouse Language Arts Nicole Peterson Social Studies Brydie DeMuth Art Rick Purrington Social Studies Neenah Eben Language Arts Becky Regnier EL Kari Ehlers EL Stefanie Scarset Spanish Pam Fier-Hansen Science Jon Schreurs Ag/Industrial Education Shirley Greenfield Counselor Shuckhart, Chris Language Arts Nonna Gutman Mathematics Bessie Skalicky Social Studies Heidi Hansen Counselor Daniel Smith Language Arts Deb Herrmann School Nurse Emily Snyder Language Arts Erica Hess Media Specialist Christy Steinbach Business Education Jack Houseman Social Studies Gretchan Stelter Special Education Emma Hoversten Ag/Industrial Education Dawn Sterzinger Mathematics Amanda Inouye Science Carrie Sueker Science Nicole Jans Special Education Hannah Thooft Language Arts Sharon Jensen Science Jan Timmerman Business Education Katie Jenson Social Studies/Reading Christine Tromblay Art Brenda Kellen Business Education Gina Webb School Nurse Julie Kent Special Education Dan Westby Physical Education/Health Holly Knudson Science David Wingert

7 Special Education OFFICE STAFF Deb Mitlyng High School Office Kelly Deutz High School Office Jan Bahlmann Guidance Office PARA-EDUCATORS Correen Bakke Special Education Brandee Grabau Special Education Tracy Bloch Media Center Twyla Hennen Special Education Jeanette Bosveld Special Education Paula Hunstad Special Education Angela Buchert Special Education Roxanne Jahn Special Education Cathy Day Special Education Jennie Jensen Media Center Diane Doll Media Center Maria Martin Special Education Mary Erickson Special Education Nancy Pratt Special Education Tammie Feisthamel Special Education Rashell Thordson Special Education Robbie Goodmund Special Education 4 ACADEMICS AND INSTRUCTION EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (Policy #102) - The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of ISD #413.

8 ISD #413 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. academic REQUIREMENTS Listed below are the minimum credit requirements needed to earn a Marshall High School diploma. The word minimum is emphasized as we expect the vast majority of students to exceed these requirements as they strive to reach their full potential. The following credits are required for students to graduate: Four credits of Language Arts (must include English 9, English 10 or Honors English 10, American or British Literature, .5 credits of a Literature elective and 1 credit of writing) Four credits of Social Studies (must include Social 9, History or AP History, World History or AP European History, Senior Economics, Business Economics or Ag Economics, and Senior Government or AP Gov t & Politics) Three credits of Mathematics (must include Algebra IB, Geometry, Algebra II, or Short-course Geometry and Short-course Statistics) Three credits of Science (must include Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry OR Physics) One credit of Fine Arts One credit of Physical Education One credit of Technology (This requirement is only in place for students graduating in 2022, 2023, and 2024)

9 1/2 credit Career Education 1/2 Credit in Consumer Awareness 1/2 credit in Health 12 credits of Electives COURSE DROPS AND INCOMPLETE GRADES - In order to make it clear for students, parents, and faculty regarding dropping of courses, awarding of credit and grades to be considered in GPA, the following policy will be used: A student may not drop a course. The student must stay in the course until the end of the term/course or he/she will be given a failing grade for the term. Incomplete grades will be issued only in extreme cases. All incomplete grades must be made up within two weeks of the end of a marking period. Grades that are not made up will automatically become failing marks at that time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor and principal.

10 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION - Marshall High School provides a wide variety of required and elective classes. Quarter-long and semester-long classes are offered. Students must sign up for the equivalent of "16 blocks". A complete listing of classes can be found in the student registration booklet. (Policies #601-604) GRADUATION POLICY - Students who have completed the credit requirements set forth by the Board of Education of District #413, Marshall High School , or a prescribed and are in good standing, may participate in graduation commencement exercises of Marshall High School . The graduation ceremony is an optional ceremony. Students wishing to participate are required to wear a cap, gown, and tassel. To receive a diploma, students must meet the educational program as prescribed by the State of Minnesota, the Board of Education of District #413, Marshall Senior High School , or a prescribed Marshall High School students who attend a study abroad program, such as a foreign exchange program, will need to meet with their counselor and administration prior to beginning their study abroad program to approve an educational plan for credits earned abroad.