Policy Manual - Table of Contents
Assembly Behavior Lost & Found
Attendance Policy Lunch
Bell Schedule Make-up Work
Bikes/Boards/Blades Medication
Calendar Memo from the top
Citizenship Requirements Parent-Teacher conferences
Code of Standards School Safety Policy
Counselors School Spirit
Dress Code Sexual Harassment Policy
Drug & Alcohol Policy Tardiness to School
Eligibility Standards Telephone Usage
Fire Safety Tobacco Policy
Hall Passes Toys at School
Lockers Truancy
  Vandalism

 



SCHOOL SPIRIT AT VJHS


The "Liger Way" is an attitude that is felt and demonstrated on and about campus and carried into the community. Valley Junior High is a Community of Caring School, and we support and sustain the values of this program: CARING, TRUST, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and FAMILY.
 

To show your school spirit at Valley, practice the following:
 

School spirit also means loyally supporting school activities and making a concentrated effort to keep scholastic and activity standards at the highest possible levels. It's the Liger Way!

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MEMO FROM THE TOP

The administration retains the right and privilege to issue consequences for acts not specifically stated herein and to adjust consequences as needed and appropriate. Furthermore, the administration reserves the right to amend any provision in this disclosure which is in the best interest of the educational process.
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COUNSELORS

Counselors will assist students with registration, scheduling classes, social and personal problem solving, and career counseling. All counseling interviews are confidential.
 

Students may request to see their counselor by leaving a note with the counseling department secretary, requesting an appointment. Students may not go to the counseling office during school hours without a pass from a teacher or a counselor.
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CHECK-IN POLICY

If you arrive at school in the morning after the tardy bell rings, but prior to 8:15 a.m., report to your first period class. An excused tardy will be recorded if you have a signed and dated note from your parent. If you arrive at school after 8:15 a.m., you must report to the attendance office and check in with the attendance secretary. An excused check-in will require a signed and dated note from a parent (guardian), otherwise a detention will be assigned. If you bring a note the following day the assigned detention will be canceled. By the way, sleeping in late is not an excusable tardy! Valley Jr. High has ZERO tolerance for tardiness. The passing time between classes is sufficient for students to arrive on-time.  Frequent hall sweeps may result in tardy students being placed In School Suspension.
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BIKES/BOARDS/BLADES/SCOOTERS


Bicycles must be parked in the rack provided in the back of the school. All bicycles should be provided with locks and licenses. The school is not responsible for damage or theft of parts while bicycles are parked in the bike rack or other locations on the school campus.
 

Skateboards and roller blades may be used as transportation to and from school, and must be stored in the student's assigned locker during school times. No pleasure skating or boarding is allowed on campus. Skating and boarding on sidewalks, steps or concrete structures that are adjacent to or on school property is NOT ALLOWED! The administration reserves the right to revoke skateboard use.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Because of the school's commitment to quality education, we are concerned when a child misses school for any reason.  The Granite School District requires that all children achieve mastery in the basic skills identified for reading, lanuage arts and mathematics.  Absence from school interferes with the child's opportunity to master these skills.

According to the Utah Compulsory Attendance Laws (53 A-11-101) every school age child must be in school.  The parents are responsible for their children's regular school attendance.  It is a misdemeanor if you fail to have your child in regular attendance.

Occasionally a student must be absent from school for reasons which are acceptable to the school as well as the court.  please send a note to school every time your child is absent, explaining the reason.  The school and the court usually require a statement from a doctor regarding extended absences for illness.  Appointments with doctors should be arranged after school hours, the student is excused only for the time it takes for the appointment and traveling time.

Your cooperation is needed tp help us give your student a quality education.

Please have your parent/guardian notify the attendance office (964-7638) if you are ill of have an unavoidable emergency and will not be attending school that day.  the automated computer system will call to notify you of student absences.

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TRUANCY POLICY


The natural consequence for truancy is the inability of the student to make up any missed work during that absence and the reduction in citizenship grades. In addition, students with truancy problems will be referred to the administration. The administration may choose to assign detentions for missed classes, arrange parent conferences, place student on attendance contract, refer to truancy court, or place in an alternative educational setting.
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MAKE IT UP!

You may turn in make-up work for any excused absence. It is the student's responsibility to obtain all make-up work from the teachers immediately upon return to school. Students will have two school days for each day missed to make up work. Special arrangements can be worked out between teacher and student.
 

If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive days, a parent may request the attendance office to ask teachers for homework assignments. For absences of less than 3 days, it is suggested that students keep the phone number of a "study buddy" in each class to call for an update on homework.
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SCHOOL PROPERTY


Students are responsible with their parents to pay for the repair on any vandalism they commit, as well as to pay the current replacement cost for school books, supplies and equipment which they loose or damage. All basic texts are lent to students for their use during the school year. Textbooks are expensive and must be taken care of. Write your name in each book in case it is misplaced. When books are returned in proper condition at the end of the year, a $10 refund is issued from the book deposit paid at registration.
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?


To participate in (student government elections, cheerleader elections, and inter-scholastic sports) students must meet certain eligibility standards in academic grades that are set by our school constitution and the Utah High School Activities Association. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and CPA to hold student government or cheerleader offices.
 

Students are responsible to know and maintain appropriate grades and citizenship requirements, for certain classes and activites.

9th grade students who earn less than a 2.00 cumulative CPA during their 9th grade year may not be permitted to partcipate in the year-end activites.
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PIZZA, ANYONE?

Students may bring a lunch or purchase food at school. The district school lunch program will begin the first day of school. The price of junior high lunches will be $1.30 per day or $6.50 per 5 day week. Valley is on the computerized lunch program. We strongly recommend that all lunch money be paid in the form of a check or money order. Check, money order or cash must be placed in an envelope with the students full name and "pin number" on it. Lunch money envelopes must be placed in the drop box located in the front office. IMPORTANT: NO CHANGE CAN BE MADE ON ANY LUNCH MONEY.
 

Application forms for free and reduced price meals will be available in the main office. Families who qualify should return the form to the office. Forms must be approved and on file in the school office.

Students may be in the following areas during lunch:
 


Students should be in the lunch areas by the time the tardy bell rings. Students found in areas other than those designated will be subject to disciplinary action.

Valley Ligers show respect by courtesy, and manners in the lunch area. It is not acceptable to "butt" in lines, throw food, or not pick up after yourself.

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WHEN IN MASS, SHOW CLASS!


When attending assemblies in the auditorium or gymnasium, students will:  

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HELLO?



There is a public telephone in the main hall in the area across from the front office. Students who might need to call home should have .50 cents with them to use the phone. The school phone is for business use only. Emergency Messages will be taken for students only from parents or guardians.
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FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS

 

Students who find lost articles are asked to take them to the Lost & Found in the front office. Lost articles which are not claimed within a reasonable time will be given to a charitable organization.
 

Students who cannot find their missing valuable in the Lost & Found or feel their valuable has been stolen may contact the assistant principal for some help; however the school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.
 

Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money, cameras or other valuables to school. Take care to keep track of glasses and watches at all times. Students, not the school, are responsible for their personal property. If it is necessary to bring more money than needed for lunch, leave it at the office for safe keeping. Do not leave anything of value in lockers!
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PLAY THINGS ARE HOME THINGS

 

Items which may be distracting, and/or a detriment to the education process or which may be a hazard to others are not to be brought to school. Such items as water pistols, radios, headphones, CD players, pagers, cellular phones, laser pointers,etc. will be picked up by school officials and returned only at parental request. Possession of matches, pocket knives, lighters, firecrackers, weapons or facsimiles, etc. violate safe school and fire code policies and will be processed accordingly.
 

Pagers and cellular phones can be disruptive to the learning environment. Do not bring them to school. If parents need to contact their student, they may call the attendance office at 964-7638.
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NO PASS, NO GO

Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless they are accompanied by a teacher or have an official hall pass(student planner) from an authorized staff person. Only one student is allowed to a hall pass. Hall passes are issued on a very limited basis.
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FIRE/SAFETY/ACCIDENTS

No student will be allowed to use flammable materials, matches, lighters, candles, or any type of open flame in the school building or grounds except for classroom experiments under the direct supervision of the teacher. Noncompliance will result in confiscation of object and suspension from school and referral to the Fire Marshall for further disciplinary action. Emergency drills are held at regular intervals to ensure proper evacuation of the building in case of emergencies. Students will be instructed as to procedures and will be expected to comply in a prompt and orderly manner. Students should not sit or slide on railings. Any accident or injury occurring at school must be reported immediately to the office.
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MEDICATION

If it is necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, the parent must complete a school medication permission form and have it signed by the doctor. It will then be dispensed according to the doctor's instructions.
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LOCKERS ARE LOANERS

 

Lockers are the property of the school and loaned to students for their convenience. Each 9th grader is assigned a locker. 7th and 8th graders are assigned 2 students to a locker. Students are not to use any other locker and are not to let any student not assigned by the school to use their locker. It is the students' responsibility to maintain the security of the locker and the combination should not be given to any other student.

Students wishing to make a change in a locker combination do so by paying $1 per occupant to the counseling office. Students who wish to change into another locker must get permission from the assistant principal or a counselor.

Students are responsible for the care and condition (inside and outside) of the locker assigned to them. Lockers are to be kept neat and clean. Items of an objectionable nature or that cannot be easily removed are not to be displayed inside the locker.
 

The administration has the legal right to inspect lockers.
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SCHOOL DRESS CODE

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Fighting

The penalty for being involved in a fight, defined as an exchange of any physical blows (hitting, slapping, pushing, shoving, kicking, etc.), will be a one (1) to a five (5) days out-of school suspension. A conference with the parents of each student involved will be required.  Consideration may be given to students who do not fight back.  Students who are intimidated and/or harassed by another student should report that to a teacher or administrator.  Fighting will not be tolerated coming to school, going home from school, on this campus, on the school bus, or at any school event.  Students who attend fights or who encourage fighting may be subject do disciplinary action, including suspension.  Students may also subject to criminal proceedings.

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Granite School District secondary school personnel subscribe to the values of the Community of Caring, a program which is part of the curriculum in all of our junior and senior high schools. Our expectations for citizenship reflect the philosophy that embraces the values of that program, which are:
 

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Highlights from Granite District

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY


Sexual harassment is defined as:

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the following:

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GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY


The illegal use, possession, distribution, sale or being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or intoxicants of any kind by students is prohibited in all Granite School District schools, on school grounds, at school-sanctions activities, or when students are being transported in vehicles dispatched by the district. Violation also include student use, possession, distribution or sale of drug paraphernalia, imitation controlled substances or resorting where drugs are being used or possessed..

Students who are caught and/or convicted of selling or distributing controlled substances and/or alcohol on the school grounds or within 1.000 feet of the school grounds, will be referred to law enforcement officials, suspended and referred to the office of Student Services for expulsion or alternative placement for up to 180 school days.

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Student Participation in Activities
While on Suspension From School or on Home Study


During the time that any student has violated the Granite District Alcohol and Other Drugs policy and has been suspended or placed on individualized study, that student is not to be on campus except when authorized, or be a spectator, or be a participant in any school function.

For any student who is self referred, the Granite School District will have available district intervention services.

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The possession of tobacco for students under the age of 19 is against Utah State law. Violators are dealt with by the Juvenile ?court as "status" offenders under the criminal code and not under the controlled substance act. Therefore, violators in schools, at school activities, or on school grounds will be issued citations by the school administration, staff, and/or law enforcement authorities and subsequent juvenile court action may be taken. Students with citations should be encouraged to attend the district QUIT program with their parents.

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The administration, staff and student officers at Valley Junior High are committed in our effort to create a school atmosphere that strives for academic excellence and a "Community of Caring". We ask the support of students and parents to help us reach these goals, and we have set the following code of standards which we expect the administration, staff, students, and visitors to Valley Junior High to comply with.

Persons who choose not to comply with the Code of Standards also choose to accept appropriate disciplinary action.

CODE OF STANDARDS

 

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Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule


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Beginning and Ending of Quarters

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School will begin at 7:50 a.m. and close at 2:45 p.m. each day. Students will have access to the building at 7:20 a.m. A warning bell for first period will ring at 7:45 a.m. Five minutes will be given between each period to get to the next class. Unless you are asked to remain after school you are expected to be out of the building and on your way home by 3:00 p.m.
 

Building to be Cleared* 12:50 10 min
*Students not involved in teacher supervised activities must be out of the building by this time each day. Failure to comply will result in school consequence. 

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