Student Handbook

The Marshall High School Handbook provides information regarding policies, procedures, and opportunities at
Marshall High School. While it does not contain all details for every situation, it will serve as a general guideline.

Central Office: 886-7414

Mr. Caleb Petet - Superintendent
Mr. David Reinke - Assistant Superintendent

Marshall High School: 886-2244

Paul Alberson- Principal
Fernando Navarro- Asst. Principal
James Heinzler-Asst. Principal
Kelly Callanan- Activities Director
Meghan Tichenor-MS Assistant Activities Director
Craig Thompson - Transportation Director

Extensions
Activities 11423
Attendance 11112
Counselors 11111
Food Service Dir. 10129
Kitchen 11411
Library 11417
Nurse 11414
Principal 11110
SCCC 12111
A+ Office 11207
Special Services 11115
Technology 11400
Transportation 11423

Saline County Career Center-886-6958

Brian Wilcoxson - Director
 Welcome Letter

About the Assistant Superintendent:

My name is David Reinke, I am very excited to be starting my Fourth year as Deputy Superintendent at MPS. This will be
my 24th year in education and 17 years in administration. I am pleased to tell you about my family. My wife, Michele, is a
Professor at MissouriValley here in Marshall. My two daughters, Savannah is a Junior in college and Josepheine who is a
9th grader at MPS.. My wife and I both came to Marshall as college students in the 90’s and have called the Marshall area
our home ever since.

About the Superintendent:

As Superintendent of MPS, I want to welcome all of our students, parents, business owners and the public at large to
MPS. I am the Superintendent of schools, and in my fourth year with Marshall. This is my sixth year as Superintendent,
and my 20th year in education as a whole. My name is Caleb Petet, I have a wife, Rebecca who teaches Title Reading for
the district, and two children. Bellamy, who is in the fifth grade and Henry, who is in second grade. Both of my children
attend school here at MPS and are proud to be a part of the community and school we have come to know and love.

Our Local Business and Industry:

Marshall also boasts a proud diversity in both people and the small businesses, and industry that is located here. With our
relative location to Columbia, Sedalia, the Lake of the Ozarks and Kansas City Coupled with a great Parks and Recreation
department, and YMCA in our community, the possibilities are endless.

About the District and Town:

We are a very proud district, working hard to be progressive and grow. Our school district is located in the North Central
region of Missouri, along the I-70/ 65 HWY corridors. We have approximately 2500 students and a population of
approximately 13,000. In April of 2023, our community, in a historic and landmark election, approved a 99-cent levy to
build a brand new elementary Grades 3-5 which will be opening this 2025-26 school year.

In Closing: It is a great time to be an Owl and we look forward to growing with you. Have a wonderful 2025-26 school
year. Go, Marshall and Go Owls!

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 Academic Calendar

2025-2026 District Calendar

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Student computers and insurance to protect against liability-District-owned technology devices are issued to students
on a regular basis as part of the education process. Students and parents/guardians are responsible for any damage that
occurs to a District-owned device that falls outside of normal wear and tear as determined by the District.
Parents/Guardians may choose to purchase a low-cost insurance policy for their student’s device to protect them from
responsibility for costly repairs. For information about coverage, please contact the Central Office at 660-886-7414 to
arrange payment or your child's school(s). Charges for repair, parts, or replacement may still occur in the event that a
device is damaged more than once and/or an event is not subject to coverage under the selected insurance policy

Attendance and Absence Procedures

Expectations for Attendance
Attendance is essential for learning. By law, all children must attend school from the age of 7 until the age of 17.
Parents/guardians are accountable for the attendance of their child. The District will inform parents/guardians of their
student’s absence and support families when attendance becomes a concern. The State of Missouri sets a standard that all
students will attend school no less than 90% of the time. It is the responsibility of the student to make up work due to an
absence. Students who wish to participate in school-sponsored activities must attend school the entire day on which the
activity occurs, unless the principal has pre-approved the absence based upon special circumstances. The administration
makes the final determination regarding whether an absence is excused or unexcused.

Procedures for Reporting an Absence

If a student will be absent, contact: 866-2244 ext. 1.

Excessive absences, whether verified or unverified, will count against attendance. The principal may request a
parent/guardian conference to discuss attendance concerns and a collaborative plan may be developed to remove barriers
to attendance. When attendance remains problematic, the school may contact the appropriate agencies and/or authorities,
such as Children’s Division and the local Juvenile Office, for assistance. Any student who is suspended from school for a
disciplinary problem for any number of days will be marked absent. Students who have been placed on OSS will be
required to complete work during the period of their suspension. In addition, those days will be counted against
attendance.
Parents or students must provide proper notification and documentation to the school showing the absence was
unavoidable for an absence to be verified. It is the responsibility of the student to get and make up work when a student is
absent. The timelines for turning in make-up work will be determined with the teacher. Parents must report a student’s
absence by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. The school will contact parents who do not report a student’s absence by
the designated time. When a student is released early from school to a parent or guardian, it constitutes an absence. In
general, prior notification is required when a student is dismissed early and the student must be checked out through the
office.
Verified Absences: Parents or students must provide proper notification and documentation to the school showing the
absence was unavoidable for an absence to be verified. The administration may request documentation to determine
whether an absence is verified. All verified absences count against attendance.
Unverified Absences: Any absence where the school does not receive verification from a parent/guardian; Excessive,
unverified absences will result in written notice from the Principal to the parents/guardians. The Principal may request a
parent/guardian conference to discuss attendance concerns and a collaborative plan may be developed to remove barriers
to attendance.
When attendance remains problematic, the school may contact the appropriate agencies and/or authorities for assistance.

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Student Attendance Reporting Protocol

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3% absence rate: When a student has missed approximately 5 days or specifically 3% (Step 1), an informational letter is
mailed to the parent/legal guardian from the school. This letter should include a print out of the student’s absences/tardies
from SIS. A designated school employee (designated by the building administrator) will then call the parent/legal
guardian to determine why the student is not attending school regularly; to examine the student’s academic performance;
to communicate the district’s attendance expectations; to provide information about compulsory attendance laws and
educational neglect; and to elicit suggestions from the parent/legal guardian about increasing the student’s attendance.
Once the robo service is enabled the designated school employee will send an automated phone call to the parent/guardian
notifying them of their student’s attendance concerns, the district’s attendance expectations, information about compulsory
attendance laws and educational neglect, and contact information on who the parent/guardian can contact to discuss ways
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of increasing their student’s attendance. The designated school employee will document in the SIS Parent Contact Log
that attendance Step 1 was completed (5-day letter mailed and phone call made), along with date/time.

6.5% absence rate: When a student has missed 6.5% or approximately 10 days (Step 2), a warning letter may be hand
delivered to the student’s home/legal guardian by a member of the SWT after the building prepares it for them. This letter
should include a print out of the student’s absences/tardies from SIS and any notes determined necessary by the building
administration. If personal contact is not made, the district employee attempting contact will tape the attendance letter to
the door of the residence. The district employee responsible for delivering the attendance letter will document in the SIS
Parent Contact Log that Step 2 was completed, along with the method of delivery (in person/taped to door) and date/time
of delivery. If the district employee was successful in making contact with a parent/legal guardian, they will also note that
in the Parent Contact Log. Once the 10-day letter has been delivered, the designated school employee will send an email
to the Parent School Coordinator advising them of the student’s name and date that the 10-day letter was delivered (if
delivered by someone other than the Parent School Coordinator). The Parent School Coordinator will then review the
student’s absences/documentation in SIS (i.e., unexcused absences, medical excuses, college visits, quarantine, etc.) and
discuss any concerns with the building administrator prior to 7.5% absent (Step 3).

7.5% absent : When a student has missed approximately 12 days or 7.5% (Step 3), the building administrator, School
Resource Officer, and the SWT will review the student’s attendance to ensure it rises to the level of educational neglect
and/or truancy.
●​ Should it be determined that the student’s attendance does rise to the level of educational neglect, the building
administrator, designee, or SWT will call the Children’s Division (CD) Child Abuse/Neglect hotline to report the
student’s attendance. When making this contact, it is important to specifically outline how the student’s
attendance is affecting their education and the attempts the district has made to resolve the student’s attendance
concerns (this information should be available in the SIS Parent Contact Log). If the call is not accepted as a
report by the CD and the student continues to miss school, the designated school employee will continue to call
the Child Abuse/Neglect hotline to report the student’s attendance daily until either the report is accepted by the
CD or the designated employee is informed by the SRO, or CD that an investigation has been initiated.
●​ If it is determined that the student’s attendance is delinquency vs. educational neglect, the building administrator,
SRO, or designee will make a referral to the Saline County Juvenile Office.
Regardless of which route is taken, the school employee responsible for each action will briefly document in the SIS
Parent Contact Log that Step 3 was completed, along with what outside agency they had contact with (i.e., MPD, CD, JO,
etc.) This can be as simple as what agency was contacted, the name of the person they had contact with, and the date/time.
9% absence rate: When a student has missed approximately 14 days or 9% (Step 4), the building administrator will ask
the SRO to contact the parent/legal guardian and discuss the implications of missed days. The SRO will document that
Step 4 was either unsuccessful or completed, who they spoke with, and the date under log entries in PowerSchool.

12% absence rate: When a student has missed approximately 18 days or 12% (Step 5), the building administrator SRO
and SWT will review the student’s attendance and log entry documentation to ensure there is proper documentation to
support educational neglect. Should that be determined, the appropriate SRO will gather the documentation and present it
to the prosecutor or review of educational neglect. The appropriate SRO will then document under log entry that Step 5
was completed, along with the date/time.

It is imperative that ALL attendance steps (Steps 1-5) are accurately and timely documented under log entries. . The
building administrator, SWT, and SRO should be able to review the student’s log entries at any time and see what
attendance steps have been taken. This will help to quickly address any attendance concerns early in an attempt to avoid
the later steps. Document ALL attempts.

Each building will have the designated school employee run an Attendance Report for their specified building at a
minimum each week. Letters will be generated in accordance with the attendance rate guidelines noted above.

All attendance letters that are mailed/delivered need to be double checked for accuracy. This includes ensuring that the
correct address and parent/legal guardian name(s) are noted on the letters. Letters can be mailed through regular mail to
PO Box numbers; however, they can not be hand delivered. It is imperative that addresses are correct to ensure that
parents/legal guardians are adequately informed of their student’s attendance concerns.
No Parent/Legal Guardian Contact:

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When a student is absent from school for more than 2 days in a row and the designated school employee is unable to make
contact with the student/parent/legal guardian, the designated school employee will contact the SWT and ask them to visit
the student’s home. If the SWT is unable to make physical contact with the student/parent/legal guardian, the SWT will
notify the appropriate SRO. The SRO will then attempt to make physical contact with the student/parent/legal guardian. If
the SRO is unable to make physical contact with the student/parent/legal guardian, the SRO will contact the MPD and
together they will attempt to make physical contact with the student/parent/legal guardian. All information gathered by the
SRO/MPD will be shared with the SWT and designated school employee.

H.O.O.T (Homeless Outreach Opportunity Team)

The H.O.O.T. Program is specifically designed to help address the unique challenges that students experiencing
homelessness face. The Marshall Public School District shall adhere to the provisions of the federal
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This law minimizes educational disruptions experienced by students
who are in transition or highly mobile.
Under McKinney-Vento, students in homeless situations are guaranteed the right to a free, appropriate, public education.
When students become homeless, they can remain enrolled in the schools they have been attending, although they might
no longer meet residency requirements. McKinney-Vento also guarantees students in transition the right to enroll in a
public school even if they lack the typically required documents and immunizations. In addition, McKinney-Vento eligible
students are guaranteed the transportation they need to attend school.
Alternative School
The alternative school has two locations. Students grades K – 5 are located at the Butterfield campus.
Students grades 6 – 12 are located at the secondary alternative school on the High School campus.

Mission
“We educate and empower every student, every chance, every day.”
School Board Members
Mr. Bryon Jacques, President Mr. Harry Carrell, Member
Mr. Matt Smith, Vice President Mr. Jack Lenz, Member
Mr. Brad Shepard, Treasurer Ms. Mona Mikels and Denise Reno Secretary to
the Board
Mrs. Amy Green, Delegate
Mrs. Angela Staley, Delegate alternate
Ms. Denise Reno, Secretary to the Board

The role of the District’s Board is to govern the community’s public schools by making the major
decisions for the District as a whole. The Board collectively makes these decisions and individual Board
members do not have the power to speak or act for the Board. The Board as a whole, by working with the
Superintendent to make decisions that will best serve the District’s students, will govern the community’s
schools. Accordingly, complaints or concerns made to Board members will be referred to the appropriate
District point of contact for resolution.

MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC NOTICE:

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with
disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the
disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but
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are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and
homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having
a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade.
The Marshall Public Schools assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education
(FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction.
Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness,
intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments,
specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual
impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay. The Marshall Public Schools
assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the
implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri
First Steps program. The Marshall Public Schools assures that personally identifiable information
collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation,
placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by
their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendments to the educational record if
the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other
rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of
Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning
alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA). The Marshall Public Schools has developed a Local Compliance Plan for
the implementation of State regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).

This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third
parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s
assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act
(GEPA). This plan may be reviewed on days in which school is in session, Monday-Friday
8:00-3:00 at 1126 Hwy WW, Marshall, MO 65340. This notice will be provided in native
languages as appropriate.

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 MHS 12:30 Release Schedule

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MHS Late Start Schedule

EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND FEES

Some classes require fees for equipment and supplies to be used in the classroom. These fees
will not be collected at registration but will be collected by the classroom instructor.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Pupils will be held responsible for care of books, supplies, computers, apparatus, and
furniture furnished to them by the Board of Education.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, notice will be given on the MPS website and in accordance with the
District communication plan. Marshall School District has worked through a process as approved by
DESE to develop an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) plan to be utilized in the event that school
is closed due to inclement weather or other emergency circumstances for up to 36 hours of attendance.
Please review the information below about the plan on the District website.

VISITORS
No visitors are allowed in the building unless a visit is approved by administration prior to such
visit. Visits which may be disruptive to the educational environment, schedule, or individual
student will not be approved. All visitors in the building as a guest are required to report to the
office for a guest pass and must show a picture ID. Visitors may be permitted to attend events
held during the school day if a request has been submitted in advance of the event.

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FLOWER/BALLOON/FOOD DELIVERY
No deliveries from third party businesses, vendors, or individuals shall be accepted or delivered to
students. Parents may drop off any essentials for their student at the front office.

OWL TIME PROGRAM

The Owl Time program within the daily schedule at Marshall High School is for the purpose of
college and career readiness, academic interventions, and is built on the District’s commitment to
student success. Owl time participation is a requirement for all students and any failure to actively
participate, as either an assigned or unassigned student, will be disciplined accordingly.

DEBTS

A tentative debt list is prepared a week prior to the end of each quarter. This includes registration fees,
lost or damaged books, or school property, debts owed for physical education activities, etc. If these are
not paid, participating in graduation ceremonies, dances, etc. may not be permitted by administration.

Health Services
Health services are provided under the direction of a school nurse. The school nurse for your student’s
building may provide services in other buildings as well. Although the nurse may be not physically
present at all times in a specific building, the nurse is always on call and there are trained employees in
the building to provide first aid, dispense medication, and support the needs presented in the health office.

Health Screenings
Physical Examinations and Screenings
The District will generally obtain parental consent before administering a physical examination or
screening on a student. However, the District may forgo obtaining parental consent if there is a health or
safety concern or by court order.
No nonemergency, invasive physical examinations or screenings of student are scheduled or expected to
be scheduled at this time.
Parents and guardians will be provided an opportunity to opt out of any nonemergency, invasive physical
examination or screening of their student. Any student may be tested during the year by parent/teacher
request.
This policy does not apply to any physical examination or screening that is permitted or required by state
law, including physical examinations or screenings that are permitted without parent notification.
Vision, hearing and body mass index (BMI) screenings may be conducted during the school year. Vision,
hearing, BMI and scoliosis will be conducted at designated grade levels, for students who are referred for
a concern, and students new to the District.
Parents/legal guardians will be notified if their child fails a screening by a written referral letter. This
letter must be completed by the student’s parent/legal guardian and health care provider and returned to
school.
Health Office
If you have any questions, please contact Ramona Green, School Nurse, 660-886-6833, ext. 14400.

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Illnesses/Injuries Emergency/Accident: In case of an emergency or accident, an attempt will be made to
contact the parent/guardian immediately. It is imperative each child’s information card and health card be
kept up to date in the elementary/high school office and the nurse’s office. If any information changes
during the year, please contact the school office, the nurse’s office, and send a note clearly stating any
changes.

CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS PROTOCOL

Children with contagious illness should not be brought to school and won’t be allowed to stay if
during the previous 24 hours they exhibit any of the following symptoms:

●​ A temperature of 100 degrees or greater without the use of fever-reducing medication

●​ Vomiting or diarrhea
●​ An unusual or unexplained rash, unrelenting and itchy
●​ Told by doctor they are still contagious
●​ Any symptoms the school nurse deems contagious or potentially contagious

ALLERGY PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

The District is required to ensure students with allergies are safe at school through planned prevention and
response to a student’s allergic reaction. For purposes of District policy and related procedures, an
allergic reaction occurs when the immune system overreacts to a typically harmless substance and may be
mild to life-threatening. Allergy prevention and response protocols apply to all school locations,
including non academic, school-sponsored activities and transportation provided by the District. The
Board authorizes the Superintendent or designee to develop and implement procedures to protect the
health and well-being of students with significant allergies.

Parents/guardians should provide, at the time of enrollment, information on any allergies the
student may have. The school nurse may request written permission from the parents/guardians
to communicate with a student’s health care provider as needed. Staff members are trained
annually on risk reduction strategies, symptom recognition, and response procedures.

The District will provide age-appropriate education for students, consistent with state learning
standards, including potential causes of allergic reactions, information on avoiding allergens,
symptoms of allergic reactions, and simple steps a student can take to keep classmates safe.

All processed foods, including food sold in vending machines, are labeled with a complete list of
ingredients on each individual package. Ingredient lists will be created for all food provided
through the District’s nutrition program, including before- and after-school programs, which are
available upon request. This also applies to items sold as part of concessions, fundraisers, and
classroom activities.

Individual Approaches
The District will evaluate and determine whether a student’s allergies rises to the level of a
disability that require accommodations through the provisions of an Individual Education Plan
(IEP) or Section 504 Plan (504). For those students who have allergies that do not rise to the
level of disability, a designated team may develop an Individual Health Plan (IHP) and/or
Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Staff who have a need to know about a student’s allergies and
plan will be informed and trained, and all staff members will follow any IEP, 504 Plan, IHP,
and/or EAP.

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A student’s health information and individualized plan will be kept confidential and not shared with those
who do not have a need to know unless authorized by the parent/guardian or as allowed by the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The District will communicate and collaborate at least
annually with parents/guardians regarding the student’s allergies, medications, restrictions/precautions,
emergency contacts and any other relevant information to keep the student safe. SUICIDE AWARENESS
AND PREVENTION: Section 170.048, RsMO
●​ By July 1, 2018, each school district shall adopt a policy for youth suicide awareness
and prevention, including plans for how the district will provide for the training and
education of its district employees.
●​ Each district's policy shall address, but not be limited to, the following
○​ Strategies that can help identify students who are at possible risk of suicide
○​ Strategies and protocols for helping students at possible risk of suicide
○​ Protocols for responding to a suicide death
●​ Beginning July 1, 2023, District students in grades seven through twelve shall have printed on
either side of their identification cards the three-digit dialing code that directs calls and routes text
messages to the Suicide and Crisis Hotline, 988.
●​ Starting no later than fifth grade, students will receive age-appropriate information and instruction
on suicide awareness and prevention. Information and instruction may be offered in health
education, by the counseling staff or in other curricula as may be appropriate.

STUDENT INSURANCE
The District recommends student accident insurance for the protection of a student and parents/guardians.
It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to arrange insurance coverage as the District does not
assume financial responsibility for student injuries.

Students participating in interscholastic athletics are required to have insurance coverage. This may be in
the form of either family coverage or the coverage offered through the District. Missouri State High
School Activities Association (MSHSAA), requires that a student be covered through insurance before
being allowed to practice or compete for a school team. The student will not be allowed to participate in
interscholastic practices or competitions until proof of insurance is provided.

The District also provides information about MO HealthNet for Kids (MHK), Missouri’s Medicaid
program, to qualifying families who enroll students in the District. Parents who complete an application
for free and reduced-priced meals (FRL), and who indicate on the application form a child does not have
insurance, will be notified by the District that the MHK program is available. Forms for MHK may be
accessed at: https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/attachment-l-does-your-child-need-health-care-coverage or
https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IM-1SSL-Fillable-Secured-6-24-21.pdf.

Student Records
Access to and Release of Student Information
All parents/guardians may inspect and review their student's education records, seek amendments, consent
to disclosures and file complaints regarding the records as allowed by law. The parents’/guardians’ rights
relating to the education records transfer to the student once the student becomes an eligible student;
however, parents/guardians maintain some rights to inspect student records even after a student turns 18.
The District allows access to records to either parent, regardless of divorce, custody or visitation rights,

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unless the District is provided with legal documents that the parent's rights to inspect records have been
modified.

Directory Information
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful, or an invasion of
privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent.
Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings, or publish
yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance
under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon
request, with three directory information categories-names, addresses, and telephone listings-unless
parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their
prior written consent.

If you do not want MPS to disclose directory information from your child’s education records
without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by August 1st. MPS
has designated the following information as directory information: [Note: an LEA may, but
does not have to include all the information listed below.]

●​ Student’s name
●​ Parents’ names
●​ Enrollment status
●​ Photograph, videotapes, digital images and recorded sound unless such records would be
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy
●​ Date of birth
●​ Major field of study
●​ Dates of attendance
●​ Grade level
●​ Participation in District-sponsored or District-recognized
activities and sports
●​ Weight and height of members of athletic teams
●​ Athletic performance data
●​ Degrees, honors, and awards received
●​ Artwork or coursework displayed by the District
●​ The most recent educational agency or institution attended
●​ Student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate
in electronic systems that cannot be used to access education records.
Military and Higher Education Access
The District will disclose the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary school students to
military recruiters or institutions of higher education as required by law. However, if a parent or a
secondary school student who is at least 18 submits a written request, the District will not release the
information without first obtaining written consent from the parent of the student/eligible student.

Release
Parents or guardians may designate additional adult(s) to have access to their student’s records by
requesting a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) release form in the building office.
Notice

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Parents/Guardians and/or eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The
name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202

Personnel Records
The District is required to inform you that, according to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (Public
Law 114-95), upon your request, the District is required to provide you in a timely manner, the following
information:
●​ Whether your student’s teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade
levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
●​ Whether your student’s teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional statute through
which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
●​ Whether your student’s teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the
teacher.
●​ Whether your student is provided services by paraprofessionals and if so, their qualifications.

In addition to the information that parents may request, a building receiving Title I.A funds must provide
to each individual parent:
●​ Information on the level of achievement and academic growth of your student, if applicable and
available, on each of the State academic assessments required under Title I.A.
●​ Timely notice that your student has been assigned, or have taught for 4 or more consecutive
weeks by, a teacher who has not met applicable State certification or licensure requirements at the
grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.

Parent and Family Involvement and Engagement (Title I, Part A)

The District encourages effective involvement by parents, guardians, and families to support the
education of their children. In consultation with the State Board, educators, local associations, parent
organizations and individual parents/guardians whose children are enrolled in the District, the District
will:
1.​ Promote regular, two-way communication between home and school.
2.​ Promote and support responsible parenting.
3.​ Recognize that parents and families play an integral role in assisting their children to learn.
4.​ Promote a safe and open atmosphere for parents and families to visit the school that their
student(s) attend and actively solicit parental/family support and assistance for school programs.
5.​ Include parents as full partners in decisions affecting their children and families.
6.​ Avail community resources to strengthen school programs, family practices, and the achievement
of students.
The Schoolwide Program Plan and The School Parent and Family Engagement Plan are located here:
https://www.marshallschools.com/page/special-services

Visitor Procedures
For student purposes, all visitors MUST use the main entrance, report to the office, and sign in and out
upon arrival and departure. No one will be allowed to enter the hallways or classrooms without

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permission from the office and without a visitor’s pass. If you need to pick up your child before the end
of the school day, come to the office and your child will be called to the office.

If you need to visit a classroom/teacher, please make prior arrangements with the teacher to avoid
possible distractions to class time.

Transportation Services
The transportation office is located in the high school and is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday through Friday when school is in session. Please stop in the Transportation Office if:
●
You have questions about your bus pass (stop, time, etc.)
●
There is a change of address
●
Any major issues

You may also contact Craig Thompson (Transportation Director) at (660)886-2244 ext. 11419.
Transportation-related Consequences
In the event that a disciplinary incident occurs on District transportation, consequences for a student may
also involve temporary removal from the bus, assigned seats, or prohibition from the bus for an extended
period of time, in addition to other disciplinary consequences.

Make up work and absence policy for MHS

Students will be expected to make up all assignments from missed classes​

regardless of whether an absence is verified or not. We will not distinguish between the two.
Students who miss more than nine absences in any class per semester are likely to have
a D or F and insufficient time to get that grade any higher. Parents will be called by the
teachers when absences are that egregious, or the grade reaches a D or F each Qaurter

Attendance eligibility:

Students must maintain an attendance rate of 90 percent to be eligible for any nomination to a
class position or club affiliated with the school.

Students must maintain a 90 percent attendance rate to be eligible to attend homecoming,​

court-warming, prom, or any other school dance.

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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
The library is a physical and virtual space where all students and staff are welcome. Learners have
access to a variety of resources. When in the physical space, our learners are expected to be respectful of
all others using the space. This does not mean that the library is a silent place, but instead an
environment that fits the needs of many. Students visiting the library unaccompanied by a teacher should
sign in when arriving and select a purpose. If visitors are not conducting themselves appropriately, they
will be asked to leave.

The Marshall High School Library does charge fines if materials are not returned. Student guardians
could be turned into collections if fines are not paid, and participation in graduation ceremonies will not
be allowed for outstanding debt.

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES

The Marshall School District's comprehensive school counseling program provides important benefits to
all students at all grade levels by addressing their social/emotional, academic and career development
needs. Research indicates that a fully implemented comprehensive school counseling program has a
positive impact on student achievement and has the potential to increase attendance, reduce discipline
referrals and improve Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores. In support of the district's efforts to
improve student achievement, the Board requires full implementation of the Missouri Comprehensive
School Counseling Program and will adhere to all of its standards. The program shall be implemented in
each attendance area and is considered an integral part of each school's education program. School
counseling program objectives will be aligned with the district's Comprehensive School Improvement
Plan (CSIP) and student performance data. The program shall be implemented by certified school
counselors with the support of district staff, students and external organizations and agencies.

Counselors will create and implement a written school counseling curriculum that promotes students'
academic, career and social/emotional development. The Board will provide resources and support
activities for implementation of the school counseling curriculum. The school counseling curriculum will
be systematically reviewed and revised, and modifications to the school counseling curriculum will be
based on student data, school data and planning survey data collected at least every three years.

Student Appraisal – The counselors gather and organize information about students from grades,
standardized tests, information forms, and conferences with parents, teachers, and students. They
interpret this information to the student and the parent to help the student deal with needs and problems
that may present themselves.

The Marshall Public School District provides extra instruction for any students who are experiencing
difficulty in reading. Students are selected for assistance based on information gathered from various
sources such as assessment data and teacher input. Teachers for these programs will either go into the
classroom or pull students to work with them on an as needed basis. To provide the best educational
experience, family members are encouraged to be a part of this program.

Educational and Occupational Planning –

Individual planning activities help students plan, monitor and manage their academic achievement as
well as their social/emotional and career development. The foundation for individual planning will be
established during the elementary school years through school counseling activities. Building on this
foundation, the individual planning component of the school counseling program will assist middle

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school students as they begin to plan for the future and will continue to support students in their
planning endeavors until graduation.

School counselors will assist students in individual student planning (ISP) that addresses educational
and career planning, educational transitioning and self-appraisal for decision making. An ISP process
will be developed for students at every grade level.

Prior to their ninth-grade year, students will work with school counselors to create an individual
career and academic plan (ICAP) as part of the student's ISP. The ICAP will include, but is not
necessarily limited to, requirements for graduation; career or postsecondary goals and coursework or a
program of study related to those goals, which shall include relevant opportunities that the district
may not directly offer; grade-appropriate and career-related experiences as outlined in the grade-level
expectations of the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program; and student assessments,
interest inventories or academic results needed to develop, review and revise the ICAP.

School counselors will continue to work with students throughout high school to evaluate and, if
necessary, amend the plan in order to facilitate on-time graduation of success-ready students.
Students identified as at risk of not graduating from high school success-ready will receive additional
support in accordance with law and policy IGBD.

If a student is receiving special education services, the student's individualized education program
(IEP) team may explicitly waive or exempt the student from the provisions of this section.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/48/MHS/2703196/2023-24_Educati
on___Career_Planning_Guide__1_.pdf

Referral: The counselors may refer students to other specialists in the school system or in public or private
agencies.

Research: The counselors conduct local research related to student needs and how well the school services
are meeting those needs. They attempt to discover the reason students drop out of school. The counselors
also seek research related to current information about occupations and employment opportunities, both
national and local.

Schedule Change Policy

Much care is taken in the spring to explain course offerings and prerequisites for the following school
year. Through proper planning on the part of the student, very few schedule changes will be necessary.
The procedure that allows students to drop and/or add courses or otherwise amend their class schedules
is designed for students whose academic programs can be enhanced by such a change. SCHEDULE
CHANGES WILL NOT BE MADE AFTER 3 DAYS OF ENROLLMENT IN A COURSE. Procedures
for changing your present schedule:

●​ The form used to request a schedule change can be obtained from the guidance office.
●​ Note the reasons for the schedule change request.
●​ Obtain, in order, all necessary signatures. Example: student’s signature, teacher’s signature,
parent’s signature.
●​ Follow the current schedule until you receive your new schedule. The student will also be
notified if the request is denied. Failure to follow the current schedule until change is processed
will result in unexcused absences.

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 ●​ Submit the completed form to the guidance office.

CAUTION –THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED VALID REASONS FOR A

CHANGE:
●​ To avoid a challenging class or educational experience
●​ To avoid a challenging instructor
●​ To avoid an inconvenient situation

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

(The following is included for quick reference of graduation requirements and a listing of courses
offered at MHS. For additional information on graduation requirements, please see Policy IKF,
Graduation Requirements. All students should have in their possession a copy of their Individual
Career and Education Plan (ICAP),)

Students must earn 25 designated credits to graduate from MHS. Students must also meet other
obligations such as attendance, discipline guidelines, prior to being eligible for graduation. Credits for
students transferring from an out-of-District will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure
appropriate credit is applied.

In addition to the above requirements to be eligible for graduation from the District, students wishing to
participate in District graduation ceremonies will need to have all debts owed to the District paid before
participating in graduation ceremonies.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Fine Arts Requirement Total – 1 credit

Includes all vocal and instrumental music
classes Art, Ceramics, Photography, and Drama

Science Requirement Total – 3 credits

1 ​ Physical-Intro to Physics & Chemistry
1​ Life Science-Biology
1​ Third Year Science Elective

English Requirement Total – 4 credits

All students must pass English I, II, III
A fourth-year elective is also required

Social Studies Requirement Total – 3 credits

American History (9th)
1 credit of Social Studies Electives (10th)
Government (11th)

Mathematics Requirement Total – 3 credits

Algebra 1 (9th)
Geometry (10th)
All other courses are eligible

Practical Arts Requirement Total – 1 credit

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 Includes business classes, family and consumer science, Industrial and technical arts course and
courses offered at the SCCC, including Agriculture Science courses.

Physical Education Requirement Total – 1 credit

Health – 1/2 credit

Personal Finance – 1/2 credit

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Core Requirements from above​ ​ ​ ​ 17
Electives​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8
Total: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 25

Grade level or class designations are based on the following criteria:

Freshman Class (Grade 9) Completion of the 8th grade and promoted by the
sending school.

Sophomore Class (Grade 10) Students must have earned 6 credits as a Freshman. If 6
credits or more are not earned, the student will be in
jeopardy of not graduating with their peers.

Students must have accumulated 12 credits by the end of

Junior Class (Grade 11) the Sophomore year. If 12 credits or more are not earned,
the student will be in jeopardy of not graduating with
their peers.

Senior Class (Grade 12) Students must have accumulated 18 credits by the end of
their Junior year. If 18 or more credits are not earned, the
student will be in jeopardy of not graduating with their
peers.

CREDIT RECOVERY
MHS will offer an option to recover credits in order to assist students in graduating with their peers. Options may be
both in-person and online. This may require placement in the alternative school setting, at the discretion of
administration.

If credit recovery during a student’s sophomore and junior years is insufficient, seniors who begin their senior year
lacking credits will work with the counselor, principal and parents to create a plan that will support the student with

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graduating with his/her peers. This plan will be established at the beginning of each semester of their senior year. Online
credit recovery will not be available after mid-term of the fourth quarter.

REQUEST FOR TRANSFER CREDITS

Definition: An outside credit is defined as any credit earned by completing an approved correspondence course, an
approved home-school course, or by attending another accredited school district, or credits earned during Marshall High
school summer school.

Periodically, students wish to accelerate through a course sequence to advance to the next level. A consultation with the
high school or middle school counselor is required prior to enrolling in any courses taken outside of the regular school day
or during the summer session. The guidelines for these opportunities are as follows:

1.​ A student must request an “outside credit” form from his/her counselor and school principal. This is initiated by
the parent and student in writing via email to the principal and school counselor. The request must state the reason
or rationale for accelerating. This request needs to be done no later than May 10th for summer sessions. This is to
allow ample time to review academic performance data.
2.​ Any costs associated with any outside courses during the summer, outside of what Marshall High School offers,
will be at the cost of the parents for transfer credits.This does not include Launch courses during the school year
(not summer session) for courses not offered at Marshall High School.
3.​ ACT and/or Accuplacer score must be on file in the counseling office prior to enrolling for an on-line Dual Credit
or Advanced Placement course, and will be considered when requesting advanced courses. Qualifying scores will
be required for placements.
4.​ MAP and EOC data will be considered when determining placement courses.
5.​ No more than 3 outside credits may be counted for summer courses.
6.​ Only college credits will hold their weighted credit when recorded on the MHS transcript and must be approved
prior.
7.​ The principal and/or counselor may request a copy of the course syllabus, tests, method of grade determination for
any outside credit courses prior to accepting these as appropriate for fulfilling the graduation requirements of the
Marshall School District.
8.​ An application is required to be filed with the MHS counselor.

Please be sure to adhere to these guidelines for a smooth transfer credit process.

CAREER & TECHNICAL MATH/SCIENCE

Embedded academic credit will be available to those students who complete an applicable CTE (Career and Technical
Education) program and specific, additional academic criteria. Students should talk with their school counselor for
detailed information. Grades for embedded credit will be awarded on a Pass/Fail basis. In addition to earning their
graduation diploma, students may earn a CTE certificate if they meet the standards of the State Board of Education
outlined under § 170.029, RSMo.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CERTIFICATE

To qualify for a College Preparatory Certificate a student must earn at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the combined
subject areas of English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The student must also score above the national
average on the ACT, attendance rate of at least 95%, and meet the following course requirements.

Health​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ½ credit
Language Arts*​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4 credit

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Mathematics (at least 2 credits above Algebra I) *​ ​ 4 credits
Personal Finance​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ½ credit
Science (2 of 3 must include IPC, Biology) *​ ​ ​ 3 credits
Social studies​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3 credits
Fine Arts*​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1 credit
Physical Education ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1 credit
Practical Art​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1 credit
Electives​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7 credits
Foreign language and/or additional advanced courses
from the areas marked with an asterisk and/or advanced
vocational-technical courses​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3 credits

Total:​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 25 credits

GRADUATION CEREMONY
Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Students must be current on fines/fees. Students
who are currently serving OSS or ISS are not eligible to attend. Students who have multiple disciplinary infractions
resulting in OSS during their senior year of high school may not be eligible to attend graduation ceremonies due to the
concern for disruptions during the event.

EARLY GRADUATION IKFA Policy

Students who wish to graduate early will be required to meet with a school counselor, submit written notification to
the principal, and complete an application for early graduation. The school counselor will notify the student's parents
or guardians of the student's decision if the student is a dependent. The student will receive a diploma if the student
has met the Marshall School District's graduation requirements.

For students graduating early, the following guidelines apply:

1.​ Students may participate in Achievement Night, Academic Excellence Banquet, dances, Baccalaureate, the
graduation ceremony (including practice), Project Graduation, and other end-of-the-year senior activities as
long as the student will graduate as a Student in Good Standing.​

2.​ Students are eligible for non-competitive recognition such as honors, high honors, and highest honors.​

3.​ Students must complete the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) through Missouri Connections.
Students must also complete all mandatory EOC tests and a CCR test.

GRADING SYSTEM
Failure to maintain acceptable performance in attendance, academia, or discipline may result in student not
being admitted into the second year/semester of a program.

ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) are offered through DESE from the state of Mo. It allows students to do
learning from home during inclement weather, and it does not have to be made up like traditional snow days.

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GRADE POINT SCALE
Grading Scale:
​ ​ A​ 95%-100%
​ ​ A-​ 90%-94%
​ ​ B+​ 87%-89%
​ ​ B​ 83%-86%
​ ​ B-​ 80%-82%
​ ​ C+​ 77%-79%
​ ​ C​ 73%-76%
​ ​ C- 70%-72%
​ ​ D+​ 67%-69%
​ ​ D​ 63%-66%
​ ​ D-​ 60%-62%
​ ​ F​ 59% and below

●​ Honor Roll: To recognize outstanding academic achievement, an honor roll has been established. A list of
students achieving either the A or B honor roll is sent to the local media, as well as displayed at MHS at the end of
each semester. A= 4.00 to 3.55 (w/ no Cs or below), B= 3.54 to 2.55 (w/ no Ds or below).

Handbook Grades 25-26 School Year

Term or Qtr. Grades Due Grades Go Notes

Home
Midterm 1 9/17/25 by 9/19/25 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
9/12/25 8am No Midterms for K-5 teachers call all D or F parents.

Qtr. 1 Ends 10/17/25 by 10/20/25 -10/23/25 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(10/10/25) 8am Fall Conferences teachers call all D or F parents. Coordinate with
counselors for juniors and seniors off track.

Midterm 2 11/21/25 by 11/25/25 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(11/14/25) 8am No Midterms for K-4 teachers call all D or F parents.

Qtr. 2 Ends 12/26/25 or 1/19/26 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(12/19/25) prior to teachers call all D or F parents.
leaving for Coordinate with counselors for juniors and
break seniors off track.

Midterm 3 2/4/26 by 2/6/26 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(1/30/26) 3pm No Midterms for K-4 teachers call all D or F parents.

Qtr. 3 Ends 3/11/26 by 3/16/26 - 3/19/26 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(3/5/26) 8am Spring Conferences teachers call all D or F parents.
Coordinate with counselors for juniors and
seniors off track.

Midterm 4 4/15/26 by No Midterms for K-4 Teachers make positive phone calls home and

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Term or Qtr. Grades Due Grades Go Notes
Home
Midterm 1 9/17/25 by 9/19/25 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
9/12/25 8am No Midterms for K-5 teachers call all D or F parents.

Qtr. 1 Ends 10/17/25 by 10/20/25 -10/23/25 Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(10/10/25) 8am Fall Conferences teachers call all D or F parents. Coordinate with
counselors for juniors and seniors off track.

(4/10/26) 8am 4/17/26 teachers call all D or F parents.

Qtr 4 Ends 5/13/26 by Send home last day Teachers make positive phone calls home and
(5/15/26) 8am (Unless of attendance (for teachers call all D or F parents.
Seniors or Seniors/PreK) Coordinate with counselors for juniors and
PreK) seniors off track.
5/15/26 for all other
grades

ONLINE ACCESS TO GRADES

Grades are continually available through the SIS Parent Portal, which is available through the district website.
Passwords for this service are emailed, automatically, to parents upon completion of the school registration process. If
you are in need of assistance accessing this service, please contact the building secretary. Parents and students are
always welcome to call/email the building and talk with teachers regarding the student’s grade(s).

FINALS
These tests are administered the last two days of each semester in grades 8 – 12. All students will take finals during the
designated times. Finals will account for 5% of the semester grade. EOCs may serve as the final. Teachers have
discretion in deciding the format and weight of the final. In order for a student to make up a final exam, see the
administration. Parent/Teacher Conferences are held twice per year. Parents/guardians are encouraged to take advantage
of this opportunity to communicate with their child’s teacher. If further conferences are desired, parents/guardians
should make an appointment with the teacher. Appointments can be made by contacting the school or teacher.

PARENT-STUDENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please monitor school to home communication for the exact days and times for these conferences. Fall conferences
will be held in October and Spring conferences will be held in March.

CLASS RANKINGS
In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, summa cum laude, magna cum
laude and cum laude graduates will be designated for each high school graduating class. The summa cum laude,
magna cum laude and cum laude graduates will be designated according to the following procedure:

Summa Cum Laude Highest Honors 4.0 GPA or higher

Magna Cum Laude High Honors 3.90 – 3.99 GPA
Cum Laude Honors 3.80 – 3.89 GPA

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Students must have completed a minimum of six weighted credits prior to graduation. A student transferring from
another school district must complete the last two semesters prior to graduation in this school as a full-time student and
must complete six weighted credits to qualify for cum laude. There will be no valedictorian or salutatorian.

A+ PROGRAM
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education designated Marshall High School as an A+ School during
November of 1998. Students who qualify will be able to receive tuition and fees at any public community college,
technical school, or career and technical school in the state of Missouri DEPENDING ON STATE FUNDING. To qualify
for this program a student needs to fulfill the following qualifications prior to graduation:
●​ Must attend a designated A+ school for two years prior to graduation.
●​ Maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average.
●​ Complete fifty hours of tutoring/mentoring prior to high school graduation.
●​ Maintain a record of good citizenship.
●​ Avoid the unlawful use of drugs, and/or alcohol.
●​ Maintain 95% attendance over four years (cannot miss more than 36 days over four years, excused or unexcused
unless receiving homebound education due to serious illness or accident).The excused classification of absences
by the office has no bearing on the attendance limit for the A+ Program.
●​ Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the United States, in accordance with
section 208.009, RSMo.
●​ If male, register for the selective service. You can do this online at http://www.sss.gov/.
●​ Achieve a score of Proficient or Advanced on the official Algebra I EOC (or a qualifying score on any other
state approved Math Exam).

Eligible students must also make a good-faith effort to secure all sources of federal funding that could be applied to
tuition reimbursement, including but not limited to the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form.

As a result of a new state law regarding the use and/or possession of tobacco, the Marshall A+ program has adopted the
following policy in regard to tobacco products and their use/possession: The Marshall A+ program discourages the
use/possession of tobacco products. If a student violates the policy of tobacco use or possession, the student will be
disciplined according to A+ guidelines.

WEIGHTED CLASSES
The following courses are weighted. They receive 0.33 additional grade points. This is based on the achievement
and the level of difficulty of the course. Note: weighted classes will be offered as staffing allows.

English Math Science Social Studies

Lit and Comp AP Statistics Chemistry I Honor World

American Lit College Algebra Chemistry II Civilization

Public Speaking Honors Ad. Math Physics Hon. U.S. Gov

Rhet and Comp AP Calculus Human Phys. Psychology

Hon American Lit Adv. Biology Adv. Am. History

Senior Comp College Chemistry

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END- OF- COURSE ASSESSMENTS (EOC)
The End of Course assessments (EOC) assesses student’s progress toward mastery of the Show-Me Standards that are the
educational standards in Missouri. The End of Course (EOC) Program includes required End-of-Course assessments in
the subject areas of Algebra 1, Biology, English II, and Government.

Students that completed the Algebra I EOC as an 8th grader must take the Geometry or Algebra II EOC.

ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT
Marshall High School holds an annual Achievement Night program for recognition of students who have been
outstanding in various fields of endeavor.
●​ Scholarships
●​ Awards by civic clubs & interested citizens of Marshall
●​ Awards by MHS departments & clubs

ACADEMIC ETHICS AND HONOR CODE

Honesty in all endeavors is essential to the function of society. The Marshall Public Schools Board of Education,
administration, faculty, and staff believe academic honesty is a prerequisite for current academic achievement and
future career success. As education is challenged to improve its quality, there is great value in emphasizing academic
standards and integrity.

All students and members of the academic community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. The school
recognizes academic dishonesty as a serious offense. A violation against academic honesty committed by a student is
an act which would deceive, cheat, or defraud to promote or enhance one’s academic standing. Academic dishonesty
also includes knowingly or actively assisting any person in the commission of an offense of academic dishonesty.
Examples of offenses against academic honesty include the following but not limited to:

Plagiarism: Is defined as the borrowing of ideas, opinions, examples, key word phrases, sentences,
paraphrases, or even structure from another person’s work, including work written or produced by
others without proper acknowledgment.

Cheating: Is defined as, but not limited to, copying or using others' work on drafts, completed essays,
examinations, quizzes, projects, assignments, presentations, or other forms of communication, be it on the
Internet or in any other medium or media.

Proper Acknowledgment: Is defined as the use of quotation marks or indenting, plus documentation for directly
quoted work and specific, clearly articulated citation for paraphrased or otherwise borrowed material.

STUDENT COUNCIL
The student council represents the entire student body in a republican form of government. The council’s job is to
voice the ideas of the students and their organizations. Details on the Student Council can be found in its
Constitution, which is available in the office of the Activities Director.

The General Assembly consists of six Class Representatives elected from each class. Copies of the Student Council
Constitution are available in the Activities office.

Candidate Requirements:
Each candidate for executive (Big 4) office must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. A candidate must be a
sophomore or junior at MHS during the election year. If requirements are not met, they will not be allowed to
be placed on the ballot, or serve in office.

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 Election of Council Members:
Six class representatives and three or four class officers are elected from each of the four classes. Those running
for each office must be members of the class, with a GPA of 2.0 or greater.

To run for Student Council Representative, each student must file with the Secretary of Student Council,
submitting name, the class of representation, GPA, and the signatures of 7 fellow class members. This form must
be dated, signed, and filed by the Secretary and the information transmitted to the sponsors of the respective
classes.

Representatives shall be elected by secret ballot in class meetings. The meetings will be held during the second
week that school is in session each academic year. Filing must take place at any time before the meeting.

If possible, each candidate will be allowed to speak to the members of the class in the meeting at which elections
are held. Priority shall be awarded by date of filing; the first to file will be first to speak, and so forth.

The ballot will include the names of 12 or fewer candidates. Candidates are responsible for submitting their names
before the ballot is printed. The class sponsors shall oversee these elections, and they will award the representative
positions to the six candidates with the highest number of votes.

The Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP)

Marshall Public Schools makes every attempt to meet the curricular needs of all of its students by offering a wide
range of course offerings and opportunities, both face-to-face and online. Information regarding MOCAP course
offerings is located on the District’s website at the following link:
https://www.marshallschools.com/page/online-learning

If you have questions regarding the MOCAP program, please contact your student’s counselor.

MODIFICATIONS TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The District will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that qualified individuals with
disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy its services, programs, and activities. The ADA does not require the
District to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue
financial or administrative burden.

Complaints that a District service, program, or activity is not accessible to persons with a disability may be directed to
the Compliance Coordinator below. In addition, as stated in the District’s Notice of Nondiscrimination, a person who is
unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title II of the ADA may contact the Office for Civil Rights,
Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Missouri 64114; telephone (816)268-0550.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees,
sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements
with the Marshall Public School District (“School District”) are hereby notified that our School District does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities. In addition, the School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of
America and other designated youth groups.

Any person having inquiries concerning the School District’s compliance with the laws and regulations implementing
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age
Discrimination Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, is directed to the respective Compliance
Coordinator listed below, who oversees the School District’s efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing
the laws and regulations cited above.

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The School District has established grievance procedures for persons unable to resolve problems arising under the
statutes above. The School District’s Compliance Coordinator will provide information regarding those procedures
upon request.

Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under the laws and regulations cited above may
contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114; telephone (816)
268-0550.

Compliance Coordinators: Human Resources Director, 1126 East Hwy WW, Marshall MO 65340—Phone:
660-886-7414

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MEAL SERVICE

●​ ALL STUDENTS WILL REMAIN IN THE BUILDING DURING ALL LUNCH

SHIFTS. NO EXCEPTIONS!
●​ Students will be responsible for cleaning their tables and returning their trays/baskets
after they have completed their meal. After eating, students should remain in the
commons area.

MEAL PRICES 2025-20265

Breakfast​ ​ $1.15
Reduced Breakfast​ $0.30

Lunch​ ​ ​ $2.45
Reduced Lunch​​ $0.40
Adult​ ​ ​ $3.40

Food Services and Meal Charges

Unless meals are provided at no charge, the district expects students and employees to pay for meals
prior to or at the time of receipt. The district allows limited meal charges to cover the situation of a
student losing or forgetting meal money. This service is not designed or intended to provide a credit
service for continuous charging and collection of student meals. The ability to charge meals is a
privilege, not a right, and is subject to the limitations established in this procedure.

Notice

At the beginning of each school year, a copy of this procedure will be provided to every
parent/guardian in the district as required by law. In addition, a copy of this procedure, along with
information about free and reduced-price school meals, will be provided to the parents/guardians of
all students who enroll after the beginning of the school year.

A copy of this procedure will also be provided to all building administrators, staff responsible for
collecting payment for meals at the point of service, staff involved with notifying parents/guardians
about account balances, school social workers, nurses, counselors, the district liaison for homeless
children and youths, and any other staff who regularly assist students in need.

A copy of this procedure will also be posted on the district's website, and information about charging
meals will be included in the student handbook. Parents who do not pay their students obligations
for debts including but not limited to unpaid meals, will be subject to being turned over to a third
party debt collection agency.

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 1.​ Marshall Public School District discourages lunch balances accruing more than a $10
negative balance.​

2.​ Students may not charge à la carte items.​

Students will not be identified, singled out, shamed or punished by the district for the failure of their
parents/guardians to pay for or provide meals, and the district will not withhold student records in
violation of law.(Nondiscrimination in School Nutrition Programs)
All information materials and sources, including websites, used by the district to inform the public
about the district's food service program will contain the following information:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in
or administering USDA programs (including the district), are prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any
program or activity conducted or funded by the USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program
information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should
contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay
Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other
than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program

Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) found online at
https://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a
letter addressed to the USDA and provide in the letter all the information requested in
the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your
completed form or letter to the USDA by:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, DC 20250-9410;

Fax: 202-690-7442;
E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

STUDENT PARKING
All students who drive a car to school will be required to purchase a parking permit. The cost of the
permit will be $10 for one year or $25 for three years. The permit should be located in the front hanging
on the mirror or laying on the dash of your car/truck. If lost, the student will be required to buy another
one for $10. Students who drive a car to school without a parking permit should report to the Vice

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Principal’s office when they first arrive. The student will be given approval to park for that day and
encouraged to buy a permit. If a student repeatedly violates the parking permit requirement, the student
may be denied parking and/or permit privileges.

Students are expected to use all acceptable courtesies and safe driving practices on and around school
property. Students are not to move or be in vehicles during the school day without permission from
school officials. Students parking illegally in the handicap zone, fire lane, or in front of the dumpster
may be subject to ticketing. Failure to follow the above rules and procedures may result in suspension or
revocation of driving and parking privileges as well as other disciplinary action.

All students will park in the high school parking lot located on the South end of the building; parking
at the SCCC is prohibited unless permitted by school officials.

USE OF LOCKERS
(School lockers, Physical Education lockers, and Athletic lockers): School lockers are provided, upon
student request, on a first come, first serve basis. The office assigns lockers during the enrollment period
until all lockers have been occupied. P.E. and athletic lockers are assigned by the student’s P.E. teacher or
Athletic coach.
●​ Students should use the lockers assigned to them; NO sharing lockers!!
●​ The school will hold pupils responsible for the combination lock or internal lock that is
furnished. Replacement will cost $5 for external combination locks and $8 for internal
combination locks.
●​ Lockers should be kept clean and neatly arranged at all times.
●​ The marking on or destruction of the lockers will result in fines and/or ISS.
●​ All lockers are school property and will be subject to periodic searches, with or without student
consent, throughout the school year.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION (ID)

The school provides identification badges for each student. ID’s will be required for ALL school
privileges, especially for attendance at school activities. If an ID is lost, a new one must be purchased in
the School Resource Officers (SRO’s) office for $5.

ACTIVITIES
Extra-curricular activities or school functions are considered an extension of the classroom. Therefore, all
students in attendance as spectators or participants shall abide by the same codes of conduct adopted for
the school day. This includes being at school-sponsored activities (home or away) or in any vehicle while
being used to transport students for the school district. PLEASE SEE ATHLETIC SECTION OF
THIS HANDBOOK FOR SPECIFIC POLICIES REGARDING ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION.

VALUABLES
If it is valuable, it does not belong in school. Carry it at your own risk and do not expect classes to be
interrupted to search for it or for administration to have time to help search for what should never have
been at school in the first place. This includes not only lost, but also stolen.

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Transportation Services
The transportation office is located in the high school and is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday through Friday when school is in session. Please stop in the Transportation Office if:
●
You have questions about your bus pass (stop, time, etc.)
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There is a change of address
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Any major issues

You may also contact Craig Thompson (Transportation Director) at (660)886-2244 ext. 11419.
Transportation-related Consequences
In the event that a disciplinary incident occurs on District transportation, consequences for a student may
also involve temporary removal from the bus, assigned seats, or prohibition from the bus for an extended
period of time, in addition to other disciplinary consequences. Riding a bus is a privilege and not a right.
MPS encourages responsible behavior on all district transportation for the safety of all students

Field Trips
Field trips planned by faculty and staff will be with an educational purpose, and in relation to a unit of
study. Students participating in field trips must meet the 90% attendance requirements, disciplinary
standards, and turn in required permission slips. Students that have lost bus privileges may not be allowed
to travel with the class. Students currently in ISS or OSS are excluded and students with excessive
suspensions(5 or more) may not be allowed to attend.

Any student leaving with the group on a trip or excursion must also return with the group, unless prior
arrangements have been made with a parent for the parent to transport their student. If any student fails to
comply with this rule, they will be subject to consequences set forth by the Administration.

Not all field trips can accommodate parental/guardian attendance. If parents/guardians are allowed to
attend field trips, they must complete the Activity/Field Trip Volunteer Expectation form one (1) week
prior to the scheduled trip. Field Trips are for District students. Please make other arrangements for
non-school-aged students. Parents/guardians who attend field trips are volunteers may be required to
undergo background checks as required by law.

Student Discipline
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct was designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of
others, and to ensure the orderly operation of the District. No code can be expected to list every offense
that may result in the use of disciplinary action and while it does not contain all details for every situation,
it will serve as a general guideline. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses, which,
if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a certain disciplinary action. Any conduct not
included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense or an action involving a combination of
offenses may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined
by the principal or his designee, superintendent and/or Board of Education. This code includes, but is not
necessarily limited to, acts of students on school grounds, parking lots, school buses, or at a school
activity whether on or off school property.

TYPES OF SUSPENSIONS

Before School, After School and during Lunch Detention: Students may be assigned a before, during or
after school detention for any infraction of the school discipline code. The sole activity permitted during

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ISS(ARC):
Students whose conduct is bordering on out of school suspension may be assigned to the ISS program. ISS is
an alternative program designed to help students stay in school, complete their work, and overcome their
challenges. Students must show a cooperative attitude and follow prescribed procedures when placed in the
ISS room. Those students who do not cooperate or who become a discipline problem in ISS will be suspended
out of school for the remainder of their time they were to spend in ISS at a minimum. ISS students may not
practice, attend, or participate in any school sponsored extracurricular activities on assigned ISS days. Note:
this includes the last assigned day too.

Out of School Suspension

Students suspended out of school are not eligible for extra-curricular activities for the duration of the
suspension and are not to participate in school activities or be on school property, or attend a function as a
spectator. Students who are on an out of school suspension are required to continue their education, and
the District will provide educational services in the manner determined most appropriate by the
administration.

Expulsion

In the most serious offenses or repeated offenses, expulsion may be implemented.

DISCIPLINE CODE OF CONDUCT

The offenses listed below have the following potential consequences in the discretion of
the building administration and the Superintendent: Verbal warning; Principal/student
conference; Confiscation; Revocation of privileges; Nullification of a forged document;
Restitution; Before/After School detention; In school suspension; Report to law
enforcement; 1-180 days out-of-school suspension; or expulsion. ​
THESE RULES NOT ONLY APPLY DURING REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS AND ON SCHOOL
GROUNDS, BUT ALSO ON BUSES AND AT ANY SCHOOL FUNCTION. SERIOUS
INFRACTIONS MAY INCLUDE REFERRAL TO POLICE AUTHORITIES.
Not all inappropriate behaviors are covered because of unforeseeable circumstances. Due to the severity,
frequency, and/or special circumstances surrounding some offenses, each administrator may use
professional discretion in working with students and their parents to determine appropriate disciplinary
action, counseling, and/or treatment needed to help the student behave appropriately.
Academic Dishonesty – Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism;
claiming credit for another person's work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material;
unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.​
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Arson – Starting or attempting to start a fire, or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.​

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Assault
1.​ Using physical force, such as hitting, striking or pushing, to cause or attempt to cause
physical injury; placing another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury;
recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death or serious physical
injury; causing physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard
the contact as offensive or provocative; or any other act that constitutes criminal assault
in the third or fourth degree.​

2.​ Knowingly causing or attempting to cause serious physical injury or death to another
person, recklessly causing serious physical injury to another person, or any other act that
constitutes assault in the first or second degree.​

Automobile/Vehicle Misuse – Uncourteous or unsafe driving on or around district property, unregistered

parking, failure to move vehicle at the request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by
school officials or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on district property.​
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Bullying and Cyberbullying (see board policy JFCF) – Intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or
harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to
fear for their physical safety or property; that substantially interferes with the educational performance,
opportunities or benefits of any student without exception; or that substantially disrupts the orderly
operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, physical actions, including violence,
gestures, theft or property damage; oral, written or electronic communication, including name-calling,
put-downs, extortion or threats; or threats of reprisal or retaliation for reporting such acts. Cyberbullying
is a form of bullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a
message, text, sound or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone,
wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager.​
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Bus or Transportation Misconduct (see board policy JFCC and procedure JFCC-AP1) – Any
offense committed by a student on transportation provided by or through the district shall be punished in
the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student's assigned school. In addition,
transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.​
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Dishonesty – Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.​
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Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech (see board policies AC and ACA if illegal
harassment or discrimination is involved) – Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture
that is directed at any person that is in violation of district policy or is otherwise rude, vulgar, defiant,
considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom
work, school activities or school functions. This includes insubordination and inciting violence. Students
will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law.​
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Drugs/Alcohol (see board policies JFCH and JHCD)
1.​ Possession, sale, purchase or distribution of any over-the-counter drug, herbal preparation
or imitation drug or herbal preparation.​

2.​ Possession of drug paraphernalia or possession of or attendance while under the influence
of, or soon after consuming, any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic
substance, unauthorized inhalant, counterfeit drug, or imitation controlled substance,

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 including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under
schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act.​

3.​ Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance,
unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances and/or
drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as
substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled
Substances Act.​

Extortion – Threatening or intimidating any person for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of
value.​
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Failure to Care for or Return District Property – Loss of, failure to return, or damage to district
property including, but not limited to, books, computers, calculators, uniforms, and sporting and
instructional equipment.​
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Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion or Other Disciplinary Consequences –
Violating the conditions of a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary consequence including, but not
limited to, participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity or being on or near district property
or the location where a district activity is held. See the section of this regulation titled, "Conditions of
Suspension, Expulsion and Other Disciplinary Consequences."​
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As required by law, when the district considers suspending a student for an additional period of time or
expelling a student for being on or within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension,
consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school
employee and whether the student's presence is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the
effectiveness of the district's discipline policy.​
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False Alarms (see also "Threats or Verbal Assault") – Tampering with emergency equipment, setting
off false alarms, making false reports, communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of
frightening or disturbing people, disrupting the educational environment, or causing the evacuation or
closure of district property.​
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Fighting (see also, "Assault") – Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict
either verbally or by physical action.​
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Gambling – Betting on an uncertain outcome, regardless of stakes; engaging in any game of chance or
activity in which something of real or symbolic value may be won or lost. Gambling includes, but is not
limited to, betting on outcomes of activities, assignments, contests and games.​
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Harassment, including Sexual Harassment (see board policies AC and ACA and note that
additional provisions of the code of conduct may apply to the student's behavior)
1.​ Use of material of a sexual nature or unwelcome verbal, written or symbolic language
based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other
characteristic protected by law.​

2.​ Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature or that is based on gender, race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by
law.​

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 3.​ Student is found "responsible" for sexual harassment under Title IX upon conclusion of a
formal complaint under policy ACA.
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Hazing (see board policy JFCG) – Any activity that a reasonable person believes would negatively
impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating,
stressful or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or
maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not
limited to, a grade level, student organization or district-sponsored activity. Hazing can occur even when
all students involved are willing participants.​
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Incendiary Devices or Fireworks – Possessing, displaying or using matches, lighters or other devices
used to start fires unless required as part of an educational exercise and supervised by district staff;
possessing or using fireworks.
Inciting Others to Violence-Encouraging, provoking, or attempting to cause others to engage in violent
behavior.

InsubordinationRefusal to follow school rules, staff directives, or authority in a willful or defiant

manner.
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Nuisance Items – Possession or use of items such as toys, games, and portable media players that are not
authorized for educational purposes.
Profanity– Use of vulgar, obscene, or inappropriate language, gestures, or expressions, including
words or phrases that sound similar to offensive language or are intended to mimic profanity.
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Public Display of Affection – Consensual physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting
including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.​
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Sexting and/or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar or Violent Material (see board policies AC
and ACA) – Students may not possess, display or distribute electronically or otherwise. Sexually
explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography or depictions of nudity,
violence or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been
approved by district staff for its educational value. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations
where it is protected by law.​
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Sexual Activity – Consensual acts of sex or consensual simulations of sex including, but not limited to,
intercourse or oral or manual stimulation.​
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Technology Misconduct (see board policies EHB and KKB and procedure EHB-AP1)
1.​ Attempting, regardless of success, to: gain unauthorized access to a technology system or
information; use district technology to connect to other systems in evasion of the physical
limitations of the remote system; copy district files without authorization; interfere with
the ability of others to utilize district technology; secure a higher level of privilege
without authorization; introduce computer viruses, hacking tools, or other
disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or evade or disable a
filtering/blocking device.

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 2.​ Using, displaying or turning on pagers, phones, personal digital assistants, personal
laptops or any other personal electronic devices during the regular school day, including
class change time, mealtimes or instructional class time, unless the use is part of the
instructional program, required by a district-sponsored class or activity, or otherwise
permitted by the building principal.
3.​ Violations, other than those listed in (1) or (2) above, of board policy EHB, procedure
EHB-AP1 or any policy or procedure regulating student use of personal electronic
devices.
4.​ Use of audio or visual recording equipment in violation of board policy KKB.
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Theft – Theft, attempted theft or knowing possession of stolen property.​
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Threats or Verbal Assault – Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gestures that create a
reasonable fear of physical injury or property damage.​
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Tobacco
1.​ Possession of any tobacco products, electronic cigarettes (vaping products), other
nicotine-delivery products or imitation tobacco products, as defined in policy AH, on
district property, on district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or
other medications used in a tobacco cessation program may be possessed only in
accordance with district policy JHCD.
2.​ Use of any tobacco products, electronic cigarettes (vaping products), imitation tobacco
products or other nicotine-delivery products, as defined in policy AH, on district property,
on district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or other medications
used in a tobacco cessation program may be used only in accordance with district policy
JHCD.
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Truancy or Tardiness (see board policy JED and procedures JED-AP1 and JED-AP2) – Absence
from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardians and the school administration;
excessive non-justifiable absences, even with the consent of parents/guardians; arriving after the expected
time class or school begins, as determined by the district.​
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Unauthorized Entry – Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office, locker, or
other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a
district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility
through any entrance.​
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Vandalism (see board policy ECA) – Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal
property belonging to the district, staff or students.
Violent Act With Injury – Act resulting in a serious bodily injury that involves a substantial risk of
death; extreme physical pain; protracted and obvious physical disfigurement; or protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or faculty.
Violent Act Without Injury – Physical aggression that does not result in serious harm or injury to
another person.
Weapons (see board policy JFCJ)
1.​ Possession or use of any weapon as defined in board policy, other than those defined in
18 U.S.C. § 921, 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2) or § 57010, RSMo.

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 2.​ Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921 or any instrument or device
defined in § 571.010, RSMo., or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon
in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).
3.​ Possession or use of ammunition or a component of a weapon.

Bullying (see Board Policy JFCF)

General
To promote a safe learning environment for all students, the Marshall School District prohibits all forms
of bullying. The district also prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of
bullying among or against students.

Definitions
Bullying – In accordance with state law, bullying is defined as intimidation, unwanted aggressive
behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable
student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; that substantially interferes with the educational
performance, opportunities or benefits of any student without exception; or that substantially disrupts the
orderly operation of the school.
Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or property
damage; oral, written, or electronic communication, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion, or
threats; or threats of reprisal or retaliation for reporting such acts.

Cyber Bullying - A form of bullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not
limited to, a message, text, sound or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to,
a telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager. The district
has jurisdiction over cyber bullying that uses the district's technology resources or that originates on
district property, at a district activity or on district transportation. Even when cyber bullying does not
involve district property, activities or technology resources, the district will impose consequences and
discipline for those who engage in cyberbullying if there is a sufficient nexus to the educational
environment, the behavior materially and substantially disrupts the educational environment, the
communication involves a threat as defined by law, or the district is otherwise allowed by law to address
the behavior.

Designated Officials-The principal of each building is hereby designated as the individual to receive and
investigate reports of bullying. Each building principal shall designate at least two teachers or
administrators in the building who are authorized to receive and investigate reports of bullying in the
principal's absence or at the principal’s discretion.
The district compliance officers, appointed in Policy AC will serve as the district-wide anti-bullying
coordinators. The anti-bullying coordinators will receive all completed investigative reports from all
buildings and analyze the reports to identify any information that would inform the district’s
antidiscrimination and anti-bullying education and training programs. In addition, the anti-bullying
coordinators will assist in making any relevant reports as required by state and federal law.
Reporting Bullying
School employees, substitutes or volunteers are expected to intervene to prevent student bullying,
appropriately discipline the perpetrator, assist the victim and report the incident to the building principal
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witnesses or has firsthand knowledge of bullying of a student must report the incident to the building
principal or designee as soon as possible, but no later than two school days after the incident.
Students who have been subjected to bullying, or who have witnessed or have knowledge of bullying, are
encouraged to promptly report such incidents to a school employee. Any school employee receiving such
a report shall promptly transmit the report to the building principal or designee.
If the bullying incident involves students from more than one district building, the report should be made
to the principal or designee of the building in which the incident took place or, if more appropriate, to the
principal or designee of the building attended by the majority of the participants in the incident.
The various places that someone may report bullying are:
●​ Any school official (Counselor, Teacher, or Administrator)
●​ Courage2Report website (link also on district website)
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Courage2ReportMO/index.html
●​ Links through the QR codes posted around the school
●​ The Bullying Reporting Form can be located here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qT6fqaIshDiD8VUdJf_R6RGAUvZrB-Ng/edit

Investigation
Within two school days of receiving a report of bullying, the principal or designee will initiate an
investigation of the incident. Reports that involve students from multiple buildings will be investigated
cooperatively by the principals of each building involved, or those principals may request that the
district's compliance officer designated in Policy AC conduct the investigation. If at any time during the
investigation the principal determines that the bullying involves illegal discrimination, harassment or
retaliation as described in Policy AC, the principal will report the incident to the compliance officer
designated in that policy, who will assist in the investigation. If the alleged bullying involves a special
education student or a student with disabilities, the principal will also notify the special education director.
The investigation shall be completed within ten school days of the date the report of bullying was
received unless good cause exists to extend the investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, the
principal will decide whether bullying or harassment occurred and, if so, whether additional discipline is
warranted in accordance with the district’s student discipline code. The principal will generate a written
report of the investigation and findings and send a copy of the completed report to the district's Title
IX/Anti-Bullying Coordinators: Mr. Caleb Petet and Mr. David Reinke. The principal or designee will
document the report in the files of the victim and the alleged or actual perpetrator of bullying. All reports
will be kept confidential in accordance with state and federal law. If the incident involved allegations of
illegal discrimination or harassment, the principal’s decision may be appealed in accordance with Policy
AC. Student discipline may be appealed when allowed by law in accordance with Board policy. The
principal or other appropriate district staff will work with victims and their families to access resources
and services to help them deal with any negative effects that resulted from the incident.
Consequences
Students who participate in bullying or who retaliate against anyone who reports bullying will be
disciplined in accordance with the district's discipline code. Such discipline may include detention,
in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion, removal from participation in activities,
exclusion from honors and awards, and other consequences deemed appropriate by the principal or
superintendent. The district will also contact law enforcement when required by law or notify social
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Even in situations where the district does not have jurisdiction to discipline a student for bullying, such as
when the acts take place off campus and there is an insufficient nexus to the district, the principal or
designee will take appropriate actions to assist student victims. Such actions may include, but are not
limited to, contacting the parents/guardians of the victim and the alleged perpetrators, communicating that
this behavior is not allowed on district grounds or at district activities, notifying the appropriate district
staff to assist the victim, and taking additional action when appropriate, such as notifying law
enforcement or social media companies of inappropriate online activity. District employees and
substitutes who violate this policy will be disciplined or terminated. Discipline may include suspension
with or without pay, a negative evaluation, and prohibition from being on district property or at district
activities, mandated training or other appropriate remedial action. Volunteers who violate this policy will
no longer be permitted to volunteer.

Policy Publication
The district shall annually notify students, parents/guardians, district employees, substitutes and
volunteers about this policy and the district's prohibition against bullying. A copy of this policy shall be
included in student handbooks and posted on the district's website.

Training and Education

The district leadership will provide information and appropriate training designed to assist employees,
substitutes and volunteers who have significant contact with students in identifying, preventing and
responding to incidents of bullying.

The district will provide education and information about bullying and this policy to students every year.
The principal of each school, in consultation with school counselors and other appropriate school
employees, will determine the best methods for facilitating the discussion. Methods may include, but are
not limited to: assemblies; homeroom presentations; class meetings; team or club meetings; special
presentations by counselors, social workers or mental health professionals; and open-house events. When
practical, parents/guardians will be invited to attend.

In addition to educating students about the content of this policy, the district will inform students of:
●​ The procedure for reporting bullying.
●​ The harmful effects of bullying.
●​ Any initiatives the school or district has created to address bullying, including student,
peer-to-peer initiatives.
●​ The consequences for those who participate in bullying or engage in reprisal or retaliation against
those who report bullying.
●​ School counselors, social workers, mental health professionals, school psychologists or other
appropriate district staff will educate students who are victims of bullying about how to overcome
the negative effects of bullying including, but not limited to:
●​ Cultivating the student's self-worth and self-esteem.
●​ Teaching the student to defend him- or herself assertively and effectively without violence.
●​ Helping the student develop social skills.
●​ Encouraging the student to develop an internal locus of control.

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Complaints or Concerns
Complaints that a School District service, program, or activity is not accessible to persons with a
disability may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator below. In addition, as stated in the School
District’s Notice of Nondiscrimination, a person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising
under Title II of the ADA may contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite
2037, Kansas City, Missouri 64114; telephone (816)268-0550.

Equal Opportunity and Prohibition against Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of
elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment,
and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the Marshall Public School
District (“School District”) are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs and activities. In addition, the School District provides equal access to the
Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Any person having inquiries concerning the School District’s compliance with the laws and regulations
implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section
504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or the Boy Scouts of America Equal
Access Act, is directed to the respective Compliance Coordinator listed below, who oversees the School
District’s efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing the laws and regulations cited
above.
The School District has established grievance procedures for persons unable to resolve problems
arising under the statutes above. The School District’s Compliance Coordinator will provide
information regarding those procedures upon request.

Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under the laws and regulations cited
above may contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City,
MO 64114; telephone (816) 268-0550.

Compliance Coordinator:
HR Director, 1126 East Hwy. WW, Marshall MO 65340—Phone: 660-886-7414

Student Searches
Desks, lockers, and other District property provided for student use are subject to periodic and random
inspections without notice.

Student property may be searched based upon reasonable suspicion of a violation of school rules or law
and an examination of facts, credible information, or reasonable inferences based upon the facts and
circumstances. Searches will be conducted in the presence of an adult witness.

Law enforcement will be contacted if a search produces a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia,
weapons, stolen goods, or evidence of a crime.
Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse
The District takes measures to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student
engagement and development. Therefore, educational programs are provided to help students cultivate
healthy lifestyles and age-appropriate drug awareness. All use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession, or
being under the influence of unauthorized prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotic substances, unauthorized
inhalants, controlled substances, illegal drugs, or counterfeit substances on any District property, vehicles,
or at District-sponsored events is strictly prohibited. Suspected or known violations of the District policy
should be immediately reported to a school authorities. Any incidents that violate this policy are subject
to disciplinary action and notification to law enforcement. Any confiscated substances will be turned
over to law enforcement.

In cases where it is necessary for a student to take prescription or over-the-counter medications during the
school day, the medication must be documented by the nurse’s office in accordance with written label
directions and parental permission in compliance with District rules. (See the Handbook’s section on
Administration of Medication for more information.)

Any drug/alcohol offense may result in one or more of the following: Administrator/Student conference,
detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, restitution if
appropriate, loss of privileges including, but not limited to: confiscation of the contraband item, loss of
parking privileges, loss of technology privileges, and referral to law enforcement. (See the Handbook’s
section on Student Discipline for more information.)

Weapons in School
The District strictly prohibits unauthorized possession or use of weapons on District property, at
District-sponsored activities, either on- or off-campus, and District transportation. Weapons will be
confiscated and reported to law enforcement authorities.

Examples of prohibited weapons may include, but are not limited to, blackjack, concealable firearm,
explosive weapon, firearm, firearm silencer, gas gun, knife, machine gun, knuckles, projectile weapon,
rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade or any knife, mace spray, or any other items customarily used, or
which can be used, to inflict injury upon another person or property.

By law, a student who brings a weapon prohibited by law on school property will be expelled or
suspended from school for at least one calendar year and referred to law enforcement. The expulsion or
suspension may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to
the Board. Other provisions of the discipline code related to the offense may be applied in addition to the
consequences required by law. Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be reviewed under
the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act.
Students Eligible for Services under the IDEA
Students eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) who will have
completed four years of high school at the end of a school year may participate in the graduation
ceremony and all related activities of the student's graduating class if:
1. The student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) prescribes special education, transition
planning, transition services or related services beyond the student's four years of high school,
and
2. The student's IEP team determines the student is making progress toward the completion of the
IEP and that participation in the graduation ceremony is appropriate.

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The student and the student's parent/guardian will be provided written notice of this policy at the annual
IEP meeting prior to or during the student's fourth year of high school.

Section 504
The District is required to undertake measures to identify and locate every qualified disabled person
residing in the District who is not receiving a public education; and take appropriate steps to notify
disabled persons and their parents or guardians of the District’s duty.

The District will provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) to each qualified disabled person in
the District’s jurisdiction regardless of the nature or severity of the person’s disability. For purposes of
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the provision of an appropriate education is the provision
of regular or special and related aids and services that are designed to meet individual educational needs
of disabled persons as adequately as the needs of nondisabled persons are met and are based on adherence
to procedures that satisfy the requirements of the Section 504 federal regulations.

The District has developed a 504 Procedures Manual for the implementation of federal regulations for
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Subpart D. This Procedures Manual may be reviewed in Central
Office or at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZarP80ORW65Ac6hqGIgYMBtEyw-5rVr3/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

Special Education
The District is required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the
jurisdiction of the District, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private
schools, children who live outside the District but are attending a private school within the District, highly
mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children
who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing
from grade to grade. The District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE)
to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities
include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual
disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning
disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and
young child with a developmental delay.

The District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State of
Missouri in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the
Missouri First Steps program.

The District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the District
for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities
may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment
to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates
the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S.
Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning
alleged failures by the District to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).

The District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and

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procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally
identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the
General Education Provision Act (GEPA).

This plan may be reviewed in the District’s Administrative Building, 1126 East Hwy. WW, Marshall, MO
65340, 660-886-7414, during regular school hours. . Alternative times are available by request.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

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COLLEGE VISITS:
Students may take college visits without being considered absent, providing they have met the 90%
attendance requirement. (School sponsored activities are not counted against the attendance, however
verified and unverified absences do count against the 90% attendance requirement.) The procedure is as
follows:
●​ The college visit is pre-arranged through the counselor’s office.
●​ The student submits a note from the college or university to the attendance secretary verifying
that he/she was there on the day(s) of absence.
●​ Seniors are limited to (3) college visits
●​ Juniors are limited to two (2) college visits

Any additional visits, or visits scheduled by students who do not meet the above requirements, are a
verified absence and count against attendance. All students taking college visits are responsible for
making homework arrangements with their teachers prior to their absence.
E-HALL PASS
The E-Hall pass system is all online and will allow students and teachers to fill out passes online to
minimize disruption of academic time. This system allows for minimal hallway disruptions during
academic time.

DRESS CODE
Student dress and grooming will primarily be the responsibility of the individual and parents/guardians,
within certain guidelines. Therefore, the following garments are not permitted:
1.​ House shoes or slippers;
2.​ See through garments;
3.​ Tops that are backless, strapless, low-cut, bare-midriff, have overly-large arm openings, spaghetti
straps, or single strap/sleeve (cold-shoulder) shirts;
4.​ Clothing that does not cover undergarments when a student is sitting or standing;
5.​ Undergarments worn as outerwear;
6.​ Clothing that does not reach to mid-thigh;
7.​ Holes in pants that are above mid-thigh unless patched;
8.​ Clothing with profanity
9.​ Clothing with words, symbols or images that promote illegal, sexual, or violent behavior;
10.​ Clothing with advertisements or promotion of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs;
11.​ Language or symbols that promote gangs;
12.​ Hats and hoods (hooded sweatshirts worn up);
13.​ Do-rags;
14.​ Handkerchiefs;
15.​ Sunglasses;
16.​ Face paint;
17.​ Overly-dramatic make-up;
18.​ Other wear that restricts the line of sight of a student’s face and/or facial recognition may not be
worn (although exceptions will be made for medical and/or religious reasons.)

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SCHOOL DANCE DRESS CODES
Student dress and grooming for school dances will primarily be the responsibility of the individual and
parents/guardians, within the guidelines released by the building for specific events. A student must have
an attendance rate of 90% or above to attend dances. A student with less than 90% attendance must have
prior approval by an administrator to attend dances. Guests wishing to attend the dance as a date which is
not a student of MPS must have a background check from SRO a week in advance of the dance. The
guest must also be under the age of 21 and old enough to be a freshman in HS.

Marshall High School Personal Electronic Device Policy

Cell phones, smartwatches, and audio devices (e.g., Bluetooth headphones) are prohibited on campus
during regular school hours defined as 1st bell to last bell. If seen, they will be confiscated and
consequences will follow:

1.​ First Offense- Cell Phone/smartwatch/audio device to office, parent pick up, & a written warning
2.​ Second Offense – Device confiscated; parent must pick up; one detention assigned.
3.​ Third Offense – Device confiscated; parent must pick up; one day ARC assigned.
4.​ Fourth Offense – Device confiscated; parent must pick up; two days ARC assigned; cell phone
safety plan enacted which may include a ban on parking privileges.
5.​ Fifth Offense – 3 days ARC, parents pick up the phone and Further disciplinary action may be
taken.

Refusal to surrender a device may result in additional consequences for insubordination

All electronics brought to school will be at the student’s own risk. Marshall Public Schools is NOT
responsible for loss or theft of these items while on school property, and may not pursue
investigations of theft, since the devices are not allowed.

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 WELCOME TO MPS ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Welcome to the MPS Activity/Athletic Programs! We are excited you have chosen to participate in one of our fine
co-curricular activities.

**Please note: Coaches or sponsors may have additional policies other than what is listed in the handbook and will
provide this information to each student/athlete and parent.

Activity/Athletic Program Goal

Student activities and athletics are an integral part of the total secondary educational program because they provide
experiences that will help students to acquire additional knowledge and skills, while helping to gain the attributes of good
citizenship.

Volunteer Annual Requirement

Teams and groups are expected to plan and deliver one community service activity annually. When filling out their
requests for fundraising, they must also commit to a community service project. It can be done collectively with other
groups. It can be before or after the fundraiser. It needs to be indicated on the form for fundraising before they will be
approved. .Fundraising form

Activity/Athletic Program Philosophy

We believe student participation in any part of our activity/athletic program is a privilege which carries with it
responsibilities not only to the participant, but to the school, activity, student body, and Marshall community.
Activity/Athletic participation represents a year-round commitment that will help the student develop physically, mentally,
socially, and emotionally.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Activity/Athletic Commitment
We believe school activities-- outside of the regular school day-- enhance the education of each student. We encourage
you to commit yourself to being the best you can be both in and out of the classroom.
As a student participant, you are in school to secure the best secondary education possible. If the ultimate value of
activities is to be achieved, certain responsibilities are expected of the student participant. Because you are in the public
eye, your personal conduct must always be above reproach. You have an obligation to create a favorable image and gain
the respect of your teammates, the MPS student body, and the Marshall community.

MSHSAA ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS - HIGH SCHOOL

Curricular and Co-Curricular Organizations
Some organizations fall under academic class and activity guidelines and requirements because the subject matter taught
in a regularly offered class concerns the body of courses as a whole, participation is required for a course, and/or academic
credit is granted for participation. Such classes have academic objectives and independent grading criteria. Students
enrolled in these courses may have other required expectations. The individual staff advisors will acquaint the
students with the full scope of responsibilities in those classrooms.

Marshall High School offers a variety of school site-based sponsored clubs. These clubs may be
curricular or non-curricular in nature. Check with the high school activities office for a complete
listing of clubs, sponsors, and contact information.

MSHSAA ACTIVITIES/SPORTS

ACTIVITIES SPORTS

Concert Band Baseball Track & Field B/G

Orchestra Basketball B/G Swimming B/G
Choir Cross Country B/G Diving B/G
Marching Band Football
Cheerleading Golf B/G

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 Dance Force Soccer B/G
Speech/Debate Softball
E-Sports Volleyball
Academic Team Tennis B/G
Jazz Band Wrestling B/G

NON-MSHSAA ACTIVITIES

Forensics Drama Trap Shooting

Archery Robotics Yearbook/Newspaper

Basic Participation Policies

1.​ Student athletes are encouraged to decide the activities in which they wish to participate. Dual-activity
participation requires permission from the administration. (See: MHS Dual Participation Agreement)
2.​ A student who begins one sport/activity may not begin another sport/activity prior to the successful completion of
participation in the initial sport/activity.
3.​ All students will be transported to and from respective activities via school transportation. Student athletes must
use the school transportation to travel to an activity. Parents/guardians may request to transport their student
FROM the activity by signing their student out with the head coach. Parents/guardians may request that their
student be transported by another adult, over the age of 21, by seeking permission from the Athletic Director prior
to the activity, who will provide notice to the head coach and parent/guardian.
4.​ If it is necessary to be absent from practice, the student athlete is expected to obtain permission from the head
coach prior to the scheduled practice.
5.​ Student athletes are expected to be students first. For that purpose, student athletes will be required to maintain
90% or above attendance to participate in extracurricular activities.
6.​ Student athletes are expected to attend all games. If a player is absent the day of the game, the player will neither
dress out nor play.If a player is absent any part of the day, they may not participate in an event unless prior
approval was given by an administrator.
7.​ If a student athlete has an “F” at any grade reporting period, the student athlete becomes ineligible for
competitions until no longer failing, and may not miss any academic time to attend sporting or other events while
ineligible.
8.​ In the event truancy or suspension of a student takes place, the student will not be eligible for participation until
he/she has fulfilled the disciplinary requirements established by the administration.
9.​ In the event a student is assigned an afternoon detention as the result of a classroom problem, he/she is not
allowed to choose practice or the event over the consequences of classroom behavior or performance. THE
CLASSROOM OBLIGATION ALWAYS COMES FIRST.
10.​ The possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or non-prescription drugs is known to be detrimental to the
individual as well as the team he/she represents. Disciplinary action will be taken by the coach and administration.
This is a year-round commitment.
11.​ Students are to understand that social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) are powerful tools which may be either
positive or negative depending on how they are used. Students are expected to be respectful and responsible when
using these tools. Derogatory or negative posts that create a material substantial disruption within the school
environment will result in the loss of participation privileges.

Citizenship Expectations
Each individual school and/or coach has the authority to set more restrictive citizenship standards and shall have the
authority to judge its students under those standards [MSHSAA By-law 2.2.3.e, Citizenship Requirements].
Credible citizens are:
1.​ Students who adhere to the MPS chemical use and possession policy (see p. 8).
2.​ Students who do not attend parties where minors possess or use alcohol and/or possess or use non-prescription
drugs.
3.​ Students who are in good standing with the judicial and/or legal system.
4.​ Students who are not under school suspension as a result of disciplinary consequences.

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 5.​ Students who choose not to be present where illegal activities are occurring.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS [MSHSAA By-law 2.2, Citizenship Requirements]

Students who represent a school in interscholastic activities must be creditable citizens and judged so by the proper
authority. Conduct shall be satisfactory in accord with the standards of good discipline. Those students whose character or
conduct is such as to reflect discredit upon themselves or MHS are not considered "creditable citizens." In addition, the
conditions below are expectations:
1.​ Law Enforcement: A student who commits an act for which charges may be or have been filed by law
enforcement authorities under any municipal ordinance, misdemeanor or felony statute shall not be eligible until
all proceedings with the legal system have been concluded and any penalty (i.e. jail time, fine, court costs, etc.) or
special condition of probation (i.e. restitution, community service, counseling, etc.) has been satisfied. If law
enforcement authorities determine that charges will not be filed, eligibility will be contingent upon local school
policies. After a student has completed all court appearances and penalties, and has satisfied all special conditions
of probation and remains under general probation, shall local school authorities determine eligibility. Moving
traffic offenses shall not affect eligibility, unless they involve drugs, alcohol, or injuries to others.

2.​ Local School:

A.​ A student who violates a local school policy is ineligible until completion of the prescribed school penalties.
B.​ The eligibility of a student who is serving detention or in-school suspension shall be determined by local
school authorities.
C.​ A student shall not be considered eligible while serving an out-of-school suspension.
D.​ If a student missed class(es) without being excused by the principal, the student shall
not be considered eligible on that date. Further, the student cannot be certified eligible to participate on any
subsequent date until the student attends a full day of classes.
E.​ Each individual school has the authority to set more restrictive citizenship standards and
​ shall have the authority and responsibility to judge its students under those standards.

Each school shall diligently and completely investigate any issue that could affect student eligibility.

3.​ Student Responsibility: Each student is responsible to notify the school of any and all situations that would affect
his/her eligibility under the above standards. If the student does not notify the school of the situation prior to the
school's discovery, then the student shall be ineligible for up to 365 days from discovery, pending review by the
Board of Directors.

MPS Citizenship Violation Consequences. Non-credible citizenship may result in disciplinary action. These actions may
include parental contact, one-on-one conferences, extra athletic conditioning, benching, non-participation in
interscholastic games, and/or a percentage of the interscholastic season withheld. Ultimately, removal from participation
and/or the team can occur. A student shall not be considered eligible while under suspension. Students/parents should
have written citizenship expectations and consequences from those MPS coaches who set more restrictive standards per
MSHSAA by law 2.2 and the MPS Citizenship Expectations policy.

Student Accountability for Equipment

To give the students a sense of responsibility and an appreciation of their equipment, student athletes will be held
accountable for the abuse or loss of it. THE COST OF ANY EQUIPMENT LOST OR STOLEN MUST BE PAID BY
THE STUDENT IN WHOSE NAME IT WAS ISSUED.

Adherence to the following guidelines will reduce the chances for lost or stolen equipment.
1.​ Do not exchange or loan any of the equipment checked out to you to another teammate. If exchange is warranted,
clear it with your coach so that the coach can make the adjustments to the checkout sheet.
2.​ Except when you are in visual contact, keep your locker closed and LOCKED at all times. This includes when
you are in the shower. School and personal equipment and belongings should be locked up at all times.
3.​ Any loss of equipment should be reported immediately to the head coach.
4.​ Any protective equipment that does not fit properly or that has any defective parts should be reported to a coach
immediately. Do not wear the equipment until the necessary adjustments have been made. This is for your
protection.

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 5.​ No equipment may be checked out to an athlete in any sport if the athlete owes equipment or fees to a previous
sport.
6.​ Students must sign for items checked out.
7.​ Student participants/athletes may not compete in interscholastic contests if equipment or fines are owed to another
activity or sport.
8.​ It is against MSHSAA regulations to wear, use, or be seen in official school uniforms unless involved directly in a
school-sponsored event or interscholastic contest. Therefore, any school uniforms seen being worn outside of the
above participation guidelines is a MSHSAA violation and should be reported to a coach or the athletic/activity
department. The MPS athletic and activity departments adhere strictly to these regulations.

Activity Conflict Priority List

Students should make reasonable choices when participating in activities to not create conflicts between activities. This
involves good decision-making skills, prioritizing, and long-range goals and aspirations. When a conflict arises between
two school-sponsored activities, administrative priority will follow this order of precedence:
1st - National events
2nd - State events
3rd - District/sub-state events
4th - Priority Activity
5th - Conference events
6th - Interscholastic events
7th - School performances
8th - Required practices (dress rehearsal)
9th - Regular practices
10th - Club activities, events, or competitions

Anti-Hazing Policy (see Board Policy JFCG)

Hazing is defined as any activity, on or off school grounds, that a reasonable person believes would negatively impact the
mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting
position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group,
class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or
district-sponsored activity.. This definition includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:
●​ Sleep deprivation;
●​ Physical confinement;
●​ Forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment or criminal activity or other stress-inducing activities;
●​ Acts of physical brutality;
●​ Whipping;
●​ Beating;
●​ Branding;
●​ Exposing to the elements;
●​ Forcing inhalation or consumption of any food, liquor, drug, tobacco product, or other substance; or any other
forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety of an individual.

According to Missouri state statutes "consent" to hazing is not a defense.

Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse (JFCH)

Philosophy
The Marshall School District is concerned with the health, welfare, and safety of its students. Therefore, use, sale, transfer,
distribution, possession or being under the influence of unauthorized prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotic substances,
unauthorized inhalants, controlled substances, illegal drugs, counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances is
prohibited on any district property, in any district-owned vehicle or in any other district-approved vehicle used to transport
students to and from school or district activities. This prohibition also applies to any district-sponsored or
district-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the supervision
of the school district. The use, sale, transfer or possession of drug-related paraphernalia is also prohibited.

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Consequences for Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Credible citizenship is a year-round responsibility. The following rule includes the school year, summer, and season of
practice, play, or rehearsal: Regardless of quantity, a student shall not use or possess tobacco; have in possession or use a
beverage containing alcohol; use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell, or give away illegal drugs or chemicals, or
any substance defined by law as a drug other than prescription drugs specifically prescribed for the student's own use by
his/her doctor; or use or be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The use of performance-enhancing products in violation
of MSHSAA rules is prohibited. The use of alcohol or drugs can adversely affect the student on a short- or long-term basis.
For the purpose of this policy a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance, counterfeit substance or
imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, § 195.010, RSMo., and in schedules I, II, III, IV and V
in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c).

First Violation Penalty: Following confirmation of the violation, the student loses eligibility to participate in the next
match/contest(s).

Second Violation Penalty: The student will be subject to suspension for 60 days from activities and games. The
suspension will begin the day of verification of the second violation.

Third Violation Penalty: Upon the third violation, the student will be suspended from participating in any sport or activity
for a period extending for a full calendar year (365 days) or beyond depending on a hearing by the Administration.

Violations occurring at the end of the season, off-season, or during the summer
The loss of eligibility carries over to the next season in which the student/athlete participates.
For example: If a student commits a violation during the last contest of the season, he/she loses eligibility (as per
the consequence of the category involved) in the next season of participation. The consequences could be carried
over to the next school year.

The board recognizes the importance of protecting the health and safety of students from the use of illegal drugs,
performance-enhancing drugs and alcohol. The purpose of this policy is to help prevent substance abuse among students,
to encourage treatment for students with substance abuse problems and to ensure that students have the opportunity to
attend school and participate in activities in a fair, safe and healthy environment.​
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The superintendent or designee is directed to adopt procedures to carry out the intent of this policy and may contact the
district's attorney for assistance in applying this policy. The district will use a laboratory certified by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.

Random Drug Testing

​
The board recognizes the importance of protecting the health and safety of students from the use of illegal drugs,
performance-enhancing drugs and alcohol. The purpose of this policy is to help prevent substance abuse among students,
to encourage treatment for students with substance abuse problems and to ensure that students have the opportunity to
attend school and participate in activities in a fair, safe and healthy environment.

The superintendent or designee is directed to adopt procedures to carry out the intent of this policy and may contact the
district's attorney for assistance in applying this policy. The district will use a laboratory certified by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.​
​
Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege and carries with it the responsibility to adhere to high standards of
conduct, including refraining from the use of illegal drugs, performance-enhancing drugs and alcohol. To assist students in
making healthy and safe choices, the district will conduct random drug testing of students in grades 9–12 as a condition of
participation in covered activities. Covered activities are activities regulated by the Missouri State High School Activities
Association (MSHSAA), excluding all activities in which students receive an academic grade for participation. District
employees shall not have the authority to waive the testing of any student selected using the random selection process.

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Students who test positive through this random testing program will be excluded from participation in covered
extracurricular activities as follows:

First Offense – Exclusion from all covered activities for a minimum of 30 participation days and must pass a drug
test administered by the district prior to participating in covered activities again.
Second Offense – Exclusion from all covered activities for a minimum of 90 participation days and must pass a
drug test administered by the district prior to participating in covered activities again.
Third Offense – Excluded from all covered activities for the rest of the student's enrollment in the district.

For the purposes of this policy, a "participation day" is each day that the extracurricular group meets, regardless of
whether that meeting is a practice, a group meeting or an event.

The consequences may be reduced if the student participates in drug or alcohol counseling and additional testing in
accordance with procedures developed by the superintendent or designee. A positive test through this random testing
program will not result in suspension from school or academic sanctions. The district will not report results to law
enforcement.

Definitions
​
Covered Activities – Activities regulated by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), excluding
all activities in which students receive an academic grade for participation.​
​
Drug Testing – Testing for alcohol and illegal or performance-enhancing drugs.​
​
Participation Days – Each day that the extracurricular group meets, regardless of whether that meeting is a practice, a
group meeting or an event.

I. General Procedures for All Student Drug Testing

Sample Collection
Urine samples will be collected using a method intended to minimize the intrusiveness of the procedure. The
superintendent or designee will appoint a same-sex employee or contracted test administrator (the monitor) to accompany
the student to a bathroom or locker room. The student will provide the sample behind a closed stall door. The monitor
shall supervise the collection from outside the closed stall door, listening for normal sounds of urination. The monitor
shall also verify the warmth and appearance of the specimen. If at any time the monitor suspects the sample is being
tampered with, the monitor may end the collection process and notify the superintendent or designee, who will determine
whether a new sample should be obtained.

Protection of Information (Privacy)

Each randomly selected student will be assigned a specimen number that shall serve as the identifier for all materials sent
to the lab. The student and his or her parent/guardian shall have access to the specimen number. Either immediately before
or shortly after sample collection, students selected for testing will provide to the district, in a sealed envelope, a list of
any medications they have taken in the last 30 days, including legally prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The
parent/guardian is responsible for submitting a separate list to the district, also in a sealed envelope, of medications the
student has taken within the last 30 days, which will be used by the testing facility for confirmation purposes in the event
of a positive test result. The sealed envelopes will only be opened in the event of a positive test result. If the sample does
not test positive, the envelopes will be shredded without being opened.​
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The laboratory will report positive test results directly to the superintendent or designee. The superintendent or designee
will only notify the student, the appropriate extracurricular sponsor, the parent/guardian of the student and other persons
the superintendent or designee determines need to know the information to implement district policies or procedures. All

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files pertaining to drug testing will be kept confidential and separate from the student’s other education records, and only
school personnel with a need to know the information will have access to the information.

Positive Test Results

If a positive test result occurs, the result will be verified on the same specimen. Following a confirmed positive result, the
student and his or her parent/guardian shall be given the opportunity to submit additional information to the district
administration or the laboratory. The district may consult with the laboratory in determining whether the positive result
was caused by something other than the consumption of prohibited substances.

II. Random Drug Testing

Notification and Consent
An orientation session shall be held before the commencement of random drug testing to inform students and
parents/guardians of the sample collection process, privacy arrangements and the drug testing procedures that will be
used. Students wishing to participate in extracurricular activities shall receive a copy of the drug testing policy and related
administrative procedures. Additionally, each student shall be required to return a signed drug testing consent form to the
coach or activity sponsor by the beginning date for practice or interscholastic contest established by MSHSAA. If there is
no established beginning date for practice for the activity, the signed consent form must be returned within five calendar
days of the first participation day. A signed consent form shall be valid for all covered activities and will remain effective
until revoked in writing by the parent/guardian. Students who do not return the signed consent form shall not be allowed
to participate in covered activities.

Random Selection
The district will randomly select five percent of participating students for drug testing periodically throughout the school
year. The random selection process will result in an equal probability that any participating student could be chosen.
District employees shall not have the authority to waive the testing of any student selected using the random selection
process.

Testing
Samples shall be tested for THC/marijuana, benzodiazepines, cocaine/benzoylecgonine, amphetamines, barbiturates,
phencyclidine, methamphetamine, opiates/morphine, alcohol and performance-enhancing drugs, including anabolic
steroids. Samples will not be screened for the existence of any physical conditions other than prohibited drug and alcohol
use.

Consequences
Following a confirmed positive test result, the superintendent or designee will immediately suspend the student from all
covered activities and will schedule a conference with the student, the parent/guardian and the extracurricular sponsor.
Offenses accumulate throughout grades nine through twelve. Depending on the timing of the drug test, the student may be
excluded from participation in activities at the end of the school year, over the summer and/or into the beginning of the
next school year.​
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First Offense – The first time a student tests positive under the random drug testing program, the student shall be
suspended from participation in all covered activities for a minimum of 30 participation days and must pass a drug test
administered by the district prior to participating in covered activities again.​
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Alternative First Offense – With the consent of the student and his or her parents/guardians, the superintendent may
reduce the suspension so that the student is only prohibited from participating in covered activities for a total of ten
participation days as long as the student meets the following requirements:

●​ Within one week of the conference, the student must receive or be enrolled in substance abuse counseling from an
alcohol and drug abuse agency that is certified by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol

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 and Drug Abuse. The parents/guardians are responsible for all costs associated with the counseling. The
parent/guardian must provide written verification that the student has been seen by the alcohol and drug abuse
agency at least once before the student is allowed to begin participation again. If the student does not attend
counseling as promised, the district will immediately implement the original consequences.​

●​ The student will be required to submit to drug tests every time the district conducts random drug testing on other
students for the rest of the school year.

Second Offense – Students with two positive test results for drugs or alcohol will be prohibited from participating in all
covered activities for a minimum of 90 participation days and must pass a district-administered drug test district prior to
participating in covered activities again.​
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Third Offense – Students with three positive test results will be prohibited from participating in all covered activities for
the rest of their enrollment with the district.

Refusal to Submit or Falsifying Results

A student refuses to submit for drug testing when he or she fails to provide adequate urine for testing when notified of the
need to do so or engages in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing process. A participating student who refuses to
submit to drug testing or who takes deliberate action to falsify results will be suspended from all covered activities for one
calendar year and will forfeit eligibility for all awards and honors given for covered activities from which the student was
suspended.

Self-Reporting
When a student, of his or her own volition, self-reports consuming drugs or alcohol in violation of district policy to an
administrator, coach or extracurricular sponsor before receiving notification that he or she will be tested, that student shall
be allowed to continue to participate in covered activities under the same restrictions imposed on a student who had an
initial positive test even if the student had tested positive previously. A self-report is considered the same as testing
positive for the purpose of future positive tests. A student may only take advantage of self-reporting once between ninth
and twelfth grade.

III. Suspicion-Based Drug Testing

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A student may be required to submit to a drug test when there is reasonable suspicion that the student is under the
influence of or has recently consumed alcohol or any drug prohibited by district policy. Staff members will report such
suspicions to the building administrator or designee as soon as possible. The building administrator or designee will
determine if reasonable suspicion exists. The district’s attorney may be consulted as necessary.

Consequences
Students who test positive under this section will be disciplined in accordance with the district’s discipline code and may
also be temporarily or permanently excluded from all district extracurricular activities in accordance with other district
policies or practices.

Refusal to Submit or Falsifying Results

A student refuses to submit for drug testing when he or she fails to provide adequate urine for testing when notified of the
need to do so or engages in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing process. A student who refuses to submit to testing or
takes deliberate action to falsify results may still be disciplined under the district’s discipline code for being under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. A student who takes deliberate action to falsify results may also receive additional
disciplinary consequences.

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Sportsmanship Policy
1.​ All players, coaches/advisors, parents, and other fans are expected to:
2.​ Emphasize the proper ideal of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fairness.
3.​ Eliminate all possibilities that tend to destroy the best values of the activity. Hazing and initiations are not
acceptable or condoned on or off school grounds.
4.​ Stress the values derived from participating fairly.
5.​ Show cordial courtesy to officials, visitors, and each other.
6.​ Establish a courteous relationship between visitors and hosts.
7.​ Respect the integrity and judgment of coaches/advisors, judges, and officials.
8.​ Achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules and expectations of the activity and the standards
of eligibility.
9.​ Encourage leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment by the participants in the activity.
10.​ Recognize that the purpose of activities is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional
well-being of the individual participants.
11.​ Promote good school citizenship standards and use them as a barometer for participation.
12.​ All school discipline policies and rules apply directly to Marshall Public School students at school activities
whether they are held on school property or away from school. Non-credible citizenship may result in
disciplinary action or removal from participation.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Marshall Public Schools is focused on promoting good sportsmanship in athletics. We will hold our athletes to the highest
standards across the board. It is important that our athletes represent Marshall Public Schools on their respective playing
surfaces. Calls made by game officials indicating unsportsmanlike behavior are not debatable. It is not up to the coach to
decide the nature of the foul. The officials have the final say. MSHSAA has set standards for unsportsmanlike fouls and
Marshall Public Schools will adhere to those. The coach may institute any other consequences they feel are necessary.

Following a mistake, such as a technical by a player, the coach must use the event as a teaching opportunity. Players are
young and still trying to establish their emotional intelligence. Coaches will counsel and act as role-models to assist a
player to gain maturity and good judgment.

According to the Missouri State High School Activities Association By-Law 5.5.1:
The Board of Directors is vested with the power to suspend schools from membership for the unsportsmanlike conduct of
teams, coaches, students or fans. Each school is responsible for the conduct of its teams, coaches, students and fans at
games both at home and away. Please support the players in a positive manner rather than possibly placing them in a
position of being penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in the spirit
of high school athletics.

PARENT INFORMATION
Commitment Form
Prior to participating in any practice or tryout for any interscholastic sport/event, each
athlete/participant and parent must return the "MPS Activity/Athletic Commitment Form"
found on Privit. Parents and participants should read the policies and information in the activity/athletic handbook
completely. Parents and students must both sign off on the commitment form. The signed form is a contractual
understanding between students/parents/coaches/sponsors of the following requirements for participation.
1.​ MSHSAA physical and personal medical insurance is provided.
2.​ Participation in athletics and activities is voluntary and a privilege.
3.​ The handbook has been read, discussed, and questions answered.
4.​ Participants will follow the school district policies and comply with the requirements listed in the Student and
Activity handbooks.
5.​ Parents will support the high school in its efforts to promote good citizenship and the requirements listed in the
Student and Activities handbooks.
6.​ The commitment form must be completed for each school year after July 1. Only one commitment form is
required to be on file per participant.
7.​ Parents and community are expected to conduct themselves respectfully, not use foul language, be removed from
games, come to sporting events under the influence of any intoxicating substance, or be present at practices.

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 Parental attendance at ballgames is also a privilege if conduct at games is a poor representation of the example
MPS hopes set at sporting events.

Eligibility Protection (MSHSAA Policy)

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), of which the MPS School District is a member, is a
voluntary, nonprofit, educational association of junior and senior high schools established for the purpose of working
cooperatively in adopting standards for supervising
and regulating interscholastic activities and contests. Please review the current MSHSAA Handbook regarding eligibility
requirements, which may be less rigorous than MPS guidelines.

Compliance with MSHSAA Handbook

All students participating in MSHSAA-sanctioned activities will be governed by the MSHSAA Handbook in addition to
District policies and procedures. The District complies with all MSHSAA guidelines. The most up-to-date version of the
MSHSAA handbook is located at: http://www.mshsaa.org/resources/pdf/Official%20Handbook.pdf.

Communication

Parent/Coach Relationship
As your students become involved in the programs in the MPS schools, they will experience some of the most rewarding
moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you or
your students wish.

If you, as a parent, have a concern, take time to talk with coaches in an appropriate manner, including proper time and
place, being sure to follow the designated chain of command. At these times, discussion with the coach/advisor is
encouraged.

If You Have a Concern to Discuss with a Coach/Staff Advisor, the Following Procedure Should Be Followed:
1.​ Call or email to set up an appointment with the coach/staff advisor.
2.​ Please do not attempt to confront a coach/staff advisor before, during, or after a contest or practice. Please use the
24-hour rule.
3.​ These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach/staff advisor. Meetings of this nature usually do
not promote resolution.

What Can a Parent Do if the Meeting with the Coach/Staff Advisor Did Not Provide a Satisfactory Resolution?
1.​ Call and set up an appointment with the Activities Director to discuss the situation.
2.​ At this meeting the appropriate next step can be determined.

Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss with Coaches/Staff Advisors:

1.​ Playing time.
2.​ Team strategy.
3.​ Play calling.
4.​ Other student-athletes/participants.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches/Staff Advisors:

1.​ The treatment of your student mentally and physically.
2.​ Ways to help your student improve.
3.​ Concerns about your student's behavior.

MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL CLOSED HEAD INJURY RETURN TO ACTIVITY CRITERIA

The Marshall Public School District takes a proactive approach to the management of concussions
in athletics. Parents and students must complete the related form in Privit.

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Conference Affiliation
Marshall High School is a cooperating member of the North Central Missouri Conference and is committed to adhere
to the rules and regulations of the association. Presently there are 6 member schools that are in the conference.
NCMC Schools
Fulton High School
Hannibal High School
Kirksville High School
Marshall High School
Mexico High School
Moberly High School

Sports by Season
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FALL
Girls Cross Country V, JV ​ ​ ​ Boys Cross Country V, JV
Football V, JV, Frosh​ ​ ​ ​ Volleyball V, JV, C
Girls Golf V, JV ​ ​ ​ ​ Girls Tennis V, JV
Softball V, JV ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Boys Soccer V, JV
Boys Swimming V
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WINTER
Girls Basketball V, JV, C​ ​ ​ Boys and Girls Wrestling V, JV
Boys Basketball V, JV, C​ ​ ​ Girls Swimming V
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SPRING
Boys Golf V, JV ​ ​ ​ ​ Boys Track V, JV
Boys Tennis V, JV ​ ​ ​ ​ Girls Soccer V, JV
Baseball V, JV, C ​ ​ ​ ​ Girls Track V, JV

Handbook Acknowledgement Form

You will submit the Handbook Acknowledgement, which is part of the commitment form, on Privit. By signing this form,
you confirm that you understand and have read the information in this handbook. https://marshallowls-mo.e-ppe.com

APPENDIX A
Welcome to Privit Profile!
This article provides instructions to students, athletes, parents and/or guardians on completing the Privit Profile
process. The information can be completed on your mobile device, laptop, tablet or any device connected to the internet.

If you need assistance with Privit Profile™, please contact the Help Center at 844-234-4357 or visit
www.support.privit.com.

Steps to complete within Privit Profile™:

1.​ Register an account in parents name here: https://marshallowls-mo.e-ppe.com

2.​ Add athlete(s) to your account
3.​ Complete all relevant athlete information

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a.​ Personal Details
b.​ Pre-Participation History Form
c.​ MSHSAA Parent Permission
d.​ MSHSAA Concussion Materials
e.​ MSHSAA Student Agreement
f.​ Emergency Contact Information
4.​ Apply parent electronic signature
5.​ Apply athlete electronic signature

Once the required information has been completed and e-signatures have been applied to the necessary forms,
the signed document will become available automatically for the appropriate staff member for review and
approval.

Privit Profile Instructions for Parents:

As a parent/guardian, you are going to register an account, then add your student to the account and complete only their
information. Start creating your account by selecting or enter the link https://marshallowls-mo.e-ppe.com then follow the
steps below.

1.​ From the landing page, click Register.

2.​ Please register with your name as a parent, your email address, and create a password of your choice.
3.​ When you are finished, click Sign Up. (If you have multiple family members or if you have already registered
yourself, you do not need to register again and please refer to #5 below.)
4.​ Next, a Welcome Message should appear. Click Continue located towards the top of the message. Then you will
be taken to the HOME page.
5.​ On the Home page click the Add Member button on the left side of the page. (This allows you to add your
student/athlete to your account; and this section allows you to add other family members if necessary.)
6.​ Click Add Member on the left side of the page.
7.​ Enter your athlete’s first name (and last name if different), date of birth, and gender.
8.​ In addition, please check the box that states Enable Login. Then you will want to enter an email address for your
athlete (The email address for your athlete will have to be different than the email address you registered with)
and create a password. (Enabling a login will allow the student athlete to e-sign documents later in the process).
The click Add Member.
9.​ You should be directed to a Copy Data page. Please select the grey Cancel tab at the bottom and you will be taken
back to the Home page.
10.​ You will now see the student/athlete listed under Family Members. Please click on their Name. Then begin
completing the Personal Details by clicking the Start button to the right of Personal Details.
11.​ Complete each section of the Personal Details section to 100% and click Save and Exit.
12.​ IMPORTANT: In order for the Personal Details to be 100% complete you will need to answer all mandatory
questions, marked with a red asterisk (*). You will not be able to submit your forms until this step is complete.
13.​ Click Start to the right of Pre-Participation History Form. Complete all the questions with a red asterisk (*) and
when you have finished answering this form, click Submit.
14.​ A message will appear if you want to review or sign it the document. Click the blue Sign button and you will be
taken to a page to create an electronic parent signature. Select the blue Create New Signature tab.
15.​ With your cursor on a computer, or with your finger from a tablet/mobile device, create your signature or initials
then click the blue Save tab. You will see your signature displayed. Select the grey Done tab underneath. Once
complete, you will then be on your account management page. Select Home near the top left of the screen.
16.​ Once you have created a parent e-signature, you will not be required to repeat this process. You will be able to
apply this parent e-signature anywhere a parent e-signature is required.
17.​ From your student athlete’s home page, click on Start to the right of MSHSAA Parent Permission. Complete the
MSHSAA Parent Permission and click Submit when you have finished. Then you will be able to apply your
parent e-signature to the form. You will then be directed to the Manage Documents page, you will want to select
Home in the top left to be directed back to Home page.
18.​ Click Start to the right of MSHSAA Student Agreement. Complete the MSHSAA Student Agreement and click
Submit. This document requires a student athlete e-signature and for instructions for student athlete e-signature,
please see the instructions below for creating a student athlete e-signature. Next click Home in the top left to be
directed back to your Home page.

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 19.​ Follow the same procedure for MSHSAA Concussion Materials and Emergency Contact Information as in step 6.
20.​ After completing the MSHSAA smart forms, you must join a team. To join a team, click Update next to Joined
Teams, and check the box next to the team(s) your student/athlete will be participating throughout the school year.
21.​ IMPORTANT: You cannot skip this step as it is critical for you to be able to print your reports/forms to take to
the physical exam. In addition, your athlete's coaches and athletic trainers will be able to review clearance status,
emergency contact information, and see your athlete on the team roster.
22.​ When you have completed all the documents and joined a team, you will want to print the MSHSAA Physical
Examination Form for the doctor to sign. To print the Physical Form, click Download to the right of the
MSHSAA Physical Examination Form and the form should appear within a new tab. You can print the physical
form by right clicking on the page and selecting Print.
23.​ When the Physical Form has been signed by the doctor, please turn it back into the school.

Creating and Applying Student/Athlete E-Signature:

1.​ First, you will want to be certain you have enabled a login for your student athlete, so select Manage Account
from the home page.
2.​ From the Manage Account Screen, select Manage Family Accounts.
3.​ From the family member drop down, select your student athlete and check the box that says Enable Login. (If
there is an email address already listed next to Current Email, please skip to step number 6)
4.​ Please type in an email address for your student athlete (different from the email address that was used to register)
and create a password. Then click Submit.
5.​ Next, select the name in the top right corner with the circle symbol and from the drop down, select Log Out.
6.​ Then click Login and login with the email address and password that was just created for your student athlete.
7.​ After logging in as the student athlete, select Manage Documents from the home page. Then click Sign Document
where a student/athlete e-signature is required.
a.​ A message will appear if you want to review or sign the document. Click the blue Sign button and you will be
taken to a page to create an electronic student/athlete signature. Select the blue Create New Signature tab.
b.​ With your cursor on a computer or with your finger from a tablet/mobile device, create your student/athlete
signature or initials then click the blue Save tab. You will see your student/ athlete signature displayed. Select the
grey Done tab underneath. Once complete, you will then be on your account management page. Select Home near
the top left of the screen.
c.​ Once you have created a student/athlete e-signature, you will not be required to repeat this process. You will be
able to apply this student/athlete e-signature anywhere a student/athlete e-signature is required.

After you have read this, please go onto your Privit Profile and both student and parent must complete the signature form.
It must be dated for the current school year. You will have to update this each year.

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 Saline County Career Center
2025-2026 STUDENT HANDBOOK
900 West Vest
Marshall, MO 65340

Phone: (660)886-6958​ Fax: (660)886-3092

www.marshallschools.com/o/career-center

DIRECTOR’S WELCOME
The staff of Saline County Career Center (SCCC) welcomes you and is dedicated to being your partner as you
develop practical skills that will be used throughout your life. At the Saline County Career Center our mission is to train
students to pursue excellence in scholastics, work, and life. We also believe students develop a deeper understanding of
content through the completion of hands-on, engaging, and practical tasks. We prepare students for the workforce through
the development of specific skills within the areas of business, marketing, teaching professions, culinary arts, health
sciences, information technology, automotive technology, building trades, and agriculture. Our staff works diligently to
help students gain the necessary knowledge and skills needed within their program area while simultaneously developing
employability skills that are relevant for today’s workforce.

The Saline County Career Center follows policies and procedures outlined in the Marshall High School handbook
and student handbooks from Malta Bend, Slater, and Sweet Springs when appropriate. Additionally, this Saline County
Career Center handbook describes different, or additional, procedures that are unique to the career center or procedures
that differ from that of the sending school. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call or schedule an
appointment to visit. Our office hours are from 7:30- 4:00 during regular scheduled school days.

I am glad to have you as part of our SCCC family!

Sincerely,
Brian Wilcoxson
Director

MISSION STATEMENT FOR SALINE COUNTY CAREER CENTER

“Training students to pursue excellence in scholastics, work, and life.”

VISION STATEMENT FOR THE SALINE COUNTY CAREER CENTER

To be a team of educators working together to train our students to meet the challenges of tomorrow with the skills they
learn today. We will strive to mentor our students to acquire the following professional qualities:
●​ RESPECT
●​ RELIABILITY
●​ INTEGRITY
●​ LEADERSHIP

Our team believes these qualities will enable our students to be successful in school, work, and life.

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CORE VALUES OF THE SALINE COUNTY CAREER CENTER
●​ THINKING, THEN DOING
●​ SELF-PROMOTION
●​ RESPECT OF SELF AND OTHERS
●​ EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
●​ RESPONSIBILITY

SALINE COUNTY CAREER CENTER STAFF

MPS Superintendent…………………………………………………………………… Mr. Caleb Petet

MPS Assistant Superintendent……………………….............................................. …...Mr. David Reinke
MPS Director of Curriculum……………………….…………………………………… Laura Jacobi
MPS Director of Financial Services……………………............................................. ……Grace Durham
SCCC Director…………………………………………………................................... ………...Brian Wilcoxson
SCCC Adult Education Coordinator/Financial Aid Administrator……………….......... Beth Walker
SCCC Counselor…………………………………...…………………………………... ..Eric Lark

Career & Technical Education Programs

●​ Agriculture Education
●​ Automotive Technology
●​ Business Education
●​ Culinary Arts
●​ Building Trades
●​ Information Technology
●​ Health Sciences
●​ Marketing and Management
●​ Practical Nursing (adult program):
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/48/Career_Center/2718796/Handbook_2023-
24__...._ORIGINAL.pdf.
●​ Teaching Professions

Credits
One and one-half units of credit per semester are issued by the sending school to a student who successfully completes a
three-hour block. Within each three-hour block there is also an opportunity to gain additional embedded credits in math or
science.
●​ One-half unit of credit per semester will be issued to those who complete a one-hour block.
●​ One-half unit of credit per semester may be earned for 10 hours per week of work experience or approved
supervised Ag experience.
o​ For Marketing and Ag Co-Op, a minimum of 10 hours for 1 unit of credit, and maximum of 20
hours or 2 units of credit per semester is allowed.

Dual Credit opportunities are available within various SCCC courses as determined by instructor qualifications and
arrangements with post-secondary institutions.

Weighted Courses: The following classes at SCCC are “weighted”

●​ Advanced Marketing
●​ Network Pro
●​ Accounting II
●​ Computer Business Applications
●​ Agriculture Leadership
●​ Agriculture Management
●​ Economics.

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Enrollment
Students enroll through their sending school counselor who will contact the SCCC guidance counselor for final
placement. A student’s school record may be used to determine placement, especially when enrollment is nearing
capacity.

Participating Sending School Districts

Malta Bend, Marshall, Slater, and Sweet Springs Public Schools are sending districts to SCCC.

Lockers
Students’ lockers are assigned by instructors and are available in shop areas where needed. Students are responsible for
their own personal items. The Saline County Career Center recommends not bringing personal items of value (cell
phones, computers, cash, jewelry, etc.). The Saline County Career Center is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen
personal items. Students must provide their own locks and are responsible for keeping their lockers locked and their
personal items secure. Lockers are the property of the school and may be searched by school officials at any time.

Textbook/Supplies/Equipment
Textbooks, reference materials, and some tools/equipment will be provided by the school. Students must pay for any items
damaged by misuse.

Illness, Accidents, & Emergencies

Accidents and injuries within the SCCC must be reported to the instructor immediately. The instructor will notify the
office, fill out an incident report (found in office), and submit it to the director. If the case is considered an emergency and
a parent cannot be located, the director shall make the decision as to the proper procedure to be followed. In case of
serious injury, emergency services will be contacted, and the student will be transported to the hospital for treatment and
care. If a student is ill, permission is needed from the parent/guardian or person designated on emergency form before the
student can be sent home. The director will determine if a student’s symptoms require that a student be sent home.

Emergency Drills
Emergency drills are held periodically during the school year independent of and in collaboration with Marshall High
School.

Evacuation/Fire Drill
Staff and students are to wait for confirmation of a fire event from the office before following fire procedures and
evacuation plans.

Tornado Drill
Upon directions from the office or other indications of a high weather event, staff and students should follow procedures
to the basement of the SCCC.

Intruder Drill
Directions from office will instruct staff to follow run/hide/fight procedures. Students and staff should wait for further
directions from administration.

Safety/Regulations
Shop/Classroom Safety
Many training programs at SCCC require the use of equipment. When used properly, this equipment is not dangerous.
Safety glasses, proper apparel, and other necessary safety equipment will be required for all laboratory activities.
Instructors will teach and strictly enforce all safety procedures for their classes. Students not following safety procedures
or classroom expectations will be removed from the classroom/shop environment for the remainder of the day and be

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subject to additional discipline. If a student has multiple instances of not following safety procedures or classroom
expectations their behavior and classroom performance will be reviewed to determine whether they continue to be
enrolled within the class or they are removed from enrollment within the class.

The Saline County Career Center offers courses that involve activities that naturally have a higher risk of
injury than a traditional classroom. Any medical care resulting from an accident is the financial responsibility
of the parents/guardian/students. Parents are encouraged to check with their student’s home high school for
student accident & health insurance.

The District also provides information about MO HealthNet for Kids (MHK), Missouri’s Medicaid program, to qualifying
families who enroll students in the District. Parents who complete an application for free and reduced-priced meals
(FRL), and who indicate on the application form a child does not have insurance, will be notified by the District that the
MHK program is available. Forms for MHK may be accessed at:
https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IM-1SSL-Fillable-Secured-6-24-21.pdf.

MHS Student Pickup

The circle drive of the SCCC serves as an alternate after school pickup location for Marshall High School Students.
Students are required to be picked up along the front sidewalk of the circle drive. Students will not be allowed to cross the
circle drive, or Vest street traveling North off of MPS property, except at the four way stop at Miami and Vest, during after
school pickup. The SCCC is not a drop-off location for MHS Students at any time throughout the day. All MHS students
attending the SCCC must report to Marshall High School before entering the Saline County Career Center.

Counseling Services
The SCCC counselor provides a comprehensive school counseling program for secondary and adult students. The SCCC
counselor works closely with the sending school counselor to offer students the benefits of their cooperative efforts. An
emphasis is placed on guiding students towards determining a career path, and completing an Individual Career and
Academic plan. Follow-up reports are also done to determine the effective placement of graduates.

The SCCC school counselor will provide information on the various opportunities for post high school education as well
as assist in post-secondary planning. Attempts are made to include both students and their parents in the planning process.
The Saline County Career Center counselor coordinates with four (4) sending schools in enrollment and assistance for all
students, including students who may need services and/or accommodations under the IDEA and/or Section 504.

Clubs and Leadership Activities

DECA (Marketing Association for high school students):

DECA is a co-curricular marketing student organization designed to support and strengthen the marketing curriculum and
reinforce academic concepts related to marketing. Through participation in district, state, and international activities.
DECA members develop a better understanding of the business world, increase awareness of their civic obligations, and
develop social poise and leadership skills. Participation in DECA provides a vehicle for students to employ higher order
thinking skills, interact with experienced business leaders, and gain career and technical understanding.
Obligations/Responsibilities: Members must be enrolled in Fundamentals of Marketing, VB Marketing Matters
or Advanced Marketing. Advanced Marketing students are required to participate in DECA competitions.

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FFA (National FFA Organization):
The Marshall FFA Chapter is an intra curricular organization that supports all Agriculture Education courses offered at
SCCC. The Marshall FFA Chapter was #1 in MO in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2020 and recognized as #1 Model of
Excellence chapter on the National Level in 2015, 2017 and 2018. We are the only chapter in the nation to be ranked in
the top 10 for seven years in a row. The Chapter’s mission is to develop a member’s potential for premiere leadership,
personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.
Obligations/Responsibilities: Members must be enrolled in an agriculture education course to be eligible to
participate in the organization and FFA Chapter activities.

SkillsUSA (partnership of students, teachers and industry leaders who work together to ensure America has a skilled
workforce):
SkillsUSA empowers students to excel! This national student association provides educational programs, events and
competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in our classrooms. SkillsUSA has over 395,000 members
who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
Obligations/Responsibilities: Attend local meetings, attend state and national competitions.

FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc):

FBLA is the largest career student business organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps over 230,000 members
prepare for careers in business. FBLA National Awards Program, commonly called competitive events, recognizes and
rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career related areas. Through stat-based competition at the spring
State Leadership Conference, members compete in events that test their business knowledge and skills. Top winners in
each state are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer. Some goals of FBLA
are to develop competent, aggressive business leadership, to strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their
work, and to create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
NOTE: Students are not required to be enrolled in a business class to be a member of FBLA.

HOSA(Future Health Professionals Organization):

HOSA is a student organization composed of high school students who are, or have been, enrolled in the Health Services
Assistant Program and are interested in, planning to pursue, or pursuing a career in the health professions. The mission of
HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through
education, collaboration, and experience.
Obligations/Responsibilities: Members are expected to participate in monthly meetings and activities, leadership
conferences and workshops, and HOSA competitive events. A fundraiser will be held to help offset the cost of
dues and competition fees and expenses.

Educators Rising (A student organization composed of high school students who are or have been enrolled in Career
Pathways for the Teaching Professions and are interested in, planning to pursue, or pursuing a career in the teaching
professions.):
Ed Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers.
Educators Rising is a national membership organization that provides students with authentic opportunities to experience
teaching and build the skills they need to be successful educators. If you are considering a career in education, you should
join Educators Rising to connect with peers and experts around the country. Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled
educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending
through college and into the profession.
Obligations/Responsibilities: Members are expected to participate in monthly meetings and activities, leadership
conferences and workshops, and EdRising competitive events. A fundraiser will be held to help offset the cost of
dues and competition fees and expenses.

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School Sponsored Trips
All school-sponsored trips must be cleared through the office. Students on school-sponsored trips must GO AND
RETURN in the transportation designated by the school. Parents must request permission from the Director to transport
their children returning from an activity where they traveled to the event in a school sponsored bus or vehicle. This must
be done in person or in writing one or more days PRIOR TO THE EVENT. Students are subject to all rules and
regulations of the school while going to, during, and returning from a school-sponsored trip. Only enrolled students or
approved chaperones may ride on a school-sponsored bus.

Certain classes at SCCC inherently involve many off-campus trips throughout the year. An agreement will be sent home in
these classes for parental agreement/understanding. If parents would like further information, please contact the SCCC
office at (660) 886-6958.

Student Discipline Guidelines

Students who are not validating their career education placement by poor academic or behavioral performance will be
handled in the following manner:
●​ First formal referral will result in disciplinary action and a letter sent home.
●​ Second formal referral will result in disciplinary action, the student being placed on probation and a letter
sent home.
●​ A student’s third referral will result in disciplinary action and possible/likely removal from the class.
●​ Note that any single incident may lead to immediate removal from classes at SCCC, depending on the
severity.
●​ Note that the sending school may determine that additional and/or separate disciplinary action within the
sending school environment.

Attendance/Tardiness Regulations
Students are expected to be present and on time for all classes at SCCC. Marshall students may be subject to the
attendance and tardiness standards set forth in the Marshall Student/Parent Handbook. Students attending from a sending
school district are subject to the sending school’s attendance and tardiness standards, and may receive additional standards
from SCCC and/or individual SCCC instructors.

Student Conduct and Performance

Mature behavior of SCCC students is essential to the safety and success within each class. Proper behavior and general
work habits are basic requirements for successful employment. These “soft skills” are stressed as part of SCCC’s
educational program, as indicated by our mission statement. Students exhibiting improper behavior will be removed from
the classroom/shop environment for the remainder of the day and be subject to additional discipline. If a student has
multiple instances of improper behavior, then their behavior and classroom performance will be reviewed to determine
whether they continue to be enrolled within the class or they are removed from enrollment within the class.
The Director at Saline County Career Center may use the sending school handbook/policies as a reference
if deemed appropriate.
Parent/Student Notification
All Board of Education policies can be found on the Marshall Public School District’s website:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/PolicyListing.aspx?S=457.

This SCCC handbook has been prepared for your information to help you understand our rules and regulations, as well as
the philosophy of our building and school district. It is virtually impossible to have everything included in this manual, but
we have tried to list those things of greatest concern. Any other items about which you have questions are covered in the
Board of Education Policies and Regulations, found on the Marshall Public Schools’ website. Any questions regarding
these items may be brought to the attention of the building administrator.

Thank you for your interest and please do not hesitate to contact us to clarify any questions or concerns.

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NOTICE OF PARENT AND STUDENTS’ RIGHTS

Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act:

You have the right to be informed by the school district of your rights under Section 504 and the ADA.

● Your child has the right to an appropriate education designed to meet his or her individual needs as adequately
as the needs of non-disabled students are met.
● Your child has the right to free educational services except for those fees that are imposed on nondisabled
students or their parents. Insurers and similar third parties are not relieved from an otherwise valid obligation to
provide or pay for services provided to a disabled student.
● Your child has a right to facilities, services, and activities that are comparable to those provided for
nondisabled students.
● Your child has a right to an evaluation prior to an initial 504/ADA placement and any subsequent
significant change in placement.

Testing and other evaluation procedures must conform to the requirements of 34 CFR 104.35 as to validation,
administration, areas of evaluation, etc. The district shall consider information from a variety of sources, including
aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social and cultural background, and
adaptive behavior.

Placement decisions must be made by a group of persons including persons knowledgeable about your child,
the meaning of the evaluation data, the placement options, and the legal requirements for least restrictive
environment and comparable facilities.

If eligible under 504/ADA, your child has a right to periodic reevaluations, generally every three years.

●​ You have the right to notice prior to any action by the district in regard to the identification, evaluation, or
placement of your child.
●​ You have the right to examine relevant records.
●​ You have the right to an impartial hearing with respect to the district’s actions regarding your child’s
identification, evaluation, or educational placement, with opportunity for parental participation in the
hearing and representation by an attorney.

If you wish to challenge the actions of the schools’ 504/ADA committee in regard to your child’s
identification, evaluation, or educational placement, you should file a written Notice of Appeal with the
district’s 504/ADA coordinator (860 W. Vest, Marshall, MO 65340) within 30 calendar days from the time
you received written notice of the committee’s actions. A hearing will be scheduled before an impartial
hearing officer, and you will be notified in writing of the date, time, and place for the hearing. On 504/ADA
matters other than your child’s identification, evaluation, and placement you have a right to file a complaint
with the district’s 504/ADA coordinator (1126 E. Hwy WW, Marshall, MO 65340), who will investigate the
allegations to the extent warranted by the nature of the complaint in an effort to reach a prompt and equitable
resolution. You also have a right to file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights. The address of the
Regional Office for this state is: 414 E. 12th St. #4, Kansas City, MO 64106

The District has developed a 504 Procedures Manual for the implementation of federal regulations for Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, Subpart D. This Procedures Manual may be reviewed in Central Office or at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZarP80ORW65Ac6hqGIgYMBtEyw-5rVr3/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

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FERPA

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful, or an invasion of privacy if
released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside
organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings, or publish yearbooks. In
addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory
information categories-names, addresses, and telephone listings-unless parents have advised the LEA that they do
not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.

If you do not want Marshall High School to disclose directory information from your child’s education records
without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by August 1st. Marshall High School
has designated the following information as directory information: [Note: an LEA may, but does not have to
include all the information listed below.]

●​ Student’s name
●​ Parents’ names
●​ Enrollment status
●​ Photograph, videotapes, digital images and recorded sound unless such records would be considered
harmful or an invasion of privacy
●​ Date of birth
●​ Major field of study
●​ Dates of attendance
●​ Grade level
●​ Participation in District-sponsored or District-recognized activities and sports
●​ Weight and height of members of athletic teams
●​ Athletic performance data
●​ Degrees, honors, and awards received
●​ Artwork or coursework displayed by the District
●​ The most recent educational agency or institution attended
●​ Student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate in electronic
systems that cannot be used to access education records.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

The District provides programs and support for students in order to provide equal educational opportunities for
students with limited English proficiency (LEP).

Free language interpreting and translation is available for parents/guardians and students who require it. If you
require an interpreter, please inform your student’s teacher or school, and the District will arrange for an
interpreter to assist at no cost to you. If we do not have an interpreter for your language, we will work to find
someone who can help.

For more information about the programs for students with LEP or assistance for families, please contact:

Name of Coordinator: Renee Mullins, Special Education Director

Address of Office: 1126 East Hwy WW, Marshall, MO 65340
Phone #: 660-886-7414 ext. 23132
Email: rmullins@marshallowls.com

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MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS S.A.F.E. (Seeking Acceptance For Everyone) PROGRAM:
Students who experience housing distress are in transitional living situations, or who are simply struggling
economically oftentimes are not able to take advantage of all the opportunities public education has to offer.
State guidelines related to education and displaced students are created to ensure everyone receives a fair
chance to learn and excel in the education process. The S.A.F.E. Program was developed by Marshall Public
Schools to help meet the needs of students who are struggling economically as well as those who are displaced
due to housing concerns. The school district, in working with the families and local service agencies, hopes to
better meet the specific needs of these students so they can participate more fully in the educational process.
This program is based partly on the requirements of the McKinney-Vento act. The S.A.F.E. Program not only helps
students who qualify as homeless, but also helps students who are struggling economically as well. The Social
Work Department, along with the S.A.F.E. Program Steering Committee, determines who qualifies for the program
and it is typically a case-by-case decision. To be eligible for the S.A.F.E. program the student must be lacking the
ability to obtain the needed items to meet their basic everyday needs.

If a student qualifies as “homeless” they may be eligible to receive more resources than a student who qualifies for
the S.A.F.E. Program alone. A student may qualify for the portion of the S.A.F.E. program that is for homeless
students if they are lacking a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Students must be school age (3 years
old and up) and are enrolled, or planning to enroll in, an educational program with the Marshall School District. If
a student qualifies during the year, he or she will remain under “homeless” guidelines until the following school
year. He or she will also automatically receive free lunch.

H.O.O.T (Homeless Outreach Opportunity Team)

The H.O.O.T. Program is specifically designed to help address the unique challenges that students experiencing
homelessness face. The Marshall Public School District shall adhere to the provisions of the federal
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This law minimizes educational disruptions experienced by students
who are in transition or highly mobile.

Under McKinney-Vento, students in homeless situations are guaranteed the right to a free, appropriate, public education.
When students become homeless, they can remain enrolled in the schools they have been attending, although they might
no longer meet residency requirements. McKinney-Vento also guarantees students in transition the right to enroll in a
public school even if they lack the typically required documents and immunizations. In addition, McKinney-Vento eligible
students are guaranteed the transportation they need to attend school.

According to McKinney-Vento, "homeless" can be defined as an individual who lacks a fixed, regular,
and adequate nighttime residence, including children and youth:
o Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate housing
o Living in emergency or transitional housing
o Abandoned in hospitals
o Awaiting foster care
o Having a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for regular
sleeping accommodations
o Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations
o Migratory students meeting the descriptions above

To see if your family is eligible for McKinney Vento services please contact our Social Work Team. Families can expect a
one-on-one consultation with one of the Social Work Department staff.

SCHOOL BUSINESS HOURS

The high school office is open on all regular school days from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. During the summer, the
office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All business transacted in the office should be completed in a quiet,
efficient, and courteous manner. All visitors should report to the office upon entering the building and secure a

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