Dear Parents and Students,

As we start another exciting year at BJHS, our staff will be focusing on making this the best place for your children. We appreciate your support and willingness to work with us. In order to raise this support to the next level, we have set new goals for this year.

Every teacher, counselor, and administrator will be increasing their parent/guardian contacts throughout the year. This will include information such as class outlines and expectations, notes or phone calls about your child’s progress/behavior, or just general information about school happenings. We know that as parental support/awareness increases, so do student achievement scores. We will be tracking our contacts and diligently working to increase the amount of information you receive.

If you have a particular way that you prefer to be contacted (cell phone, email, note home, etc.), please make sure to let the teacher know. Also, feel free to contact us any time.

Attendance is another important piece to the puzzle of a good education. Please make sure to have your child at school every day that they are able. When a student is sick we agree that they need to stay home, but we also appreciate your continued attempts to make appointments and other interruptions outside of school time as much as possible.

Thank you for helping us Make a Difference!

Steve Copmann

Principal

GRADING SYSTEM

Burley Junior High School adheres to the following grade scale:

According to state law, students must pass 80% of their classes and are not allowed to fail the same class for both semesters. Failure to pass at least 16 semester classes or failing the same class for both semesters will result in the student starting the next year at Cassia Alternative School.

REPORT CARDS

Mid-term grades (1 st and 3 rd quarter) are given to parents at Parent/Teacher Conferences. Those not picked up by parents will be sent home with the student the next week. The progress reports and semester grades will be mailed home. Only semester grades are recorded in the student’s permanent record. The progress report and the mid-term grades let you know how the student is progressing.

1 st Quarter ends October 28 th

P/T Conferences – November 3 rd and 4 th

2 nd Quarter ends January 13 th

January 18 th - 1 st Semester Grade Report Mailed

3 rd Quarter ends March 16 th

P/T Conferences – March 22 nd and 23 rd

4 th Quarter ends May 25 th

June 5 th - 2 nd Semester Grade Report Mailed

MID-QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT

Midterm progress reports are mailed to the parents of every student. This home/school communication will alert parents to their student's status at the mid-point of each quarter grading period and allow adequate time for improvement in cases of low achievement.

In addition, it is the policy of the Burley Junior High School that the teacher will notify parents whenever a student is in danger of failing a class. If this occurs after the date of the Mid-Quarter Progress Report, then an additional parent contact will be made. Mid-Quarter Progress Reports are available to all students upon request.

HOMEWORK

Homework is a normal occurrence. It is an extension of the classroom giving students reinforcement in using what has been taught in the classroom. Each academic subject usually requires 20 minutes of homework nightly for the average student.

MAKE-UP WORK

Upon the return from an excused absence students will be allowed 2 days make-up time for each day absent. Absences due to truancy may require make-up work to keep the student current, however no credit will be given.

SCHOOL RULES AND GUIDELINES

ATTENDANCE

The state laws of Idaho require mandatory school attendance of every person under sixteen (16) years of age. Students are expected to be in school every day school is in session. Burley Junior High School will excuse absences due to: Illness, medical appointments, death or illness in the immediate family, school activity, and music lessons. Students may miss up to 9 total days per semester without a loss of credit according to district policy. Attendance waivers may be filed for extenuating circumstances.

When a student is absent from school, a telephone call should be made by the parent or guardian to the school by 10:00 a.m. that day. The school number is 878-3710 ext. 105. The following information is required:

1. Parent or guardian's name, student's name, reasons for absence.
2. If a student has been absent and no call has been made, then the student must bring a written note (date, reason, days of absence, and signature) to the attendance office upon return. Absences not cleared within 24 hours will be treated as truancy and disciplinary action will result.
3. Parents may not excuse an absence when the student is in the building but not in class.
4. EARLY DISMISSAL/LATE ARRIVAL: Whenever possible, appointments should be scheduled outside of the regular school day. If, however, a student must leave early or arrive late, he/she must check in and out at the attendance office. When arriving late, the student must be “signed in” by a parent or guardian OR bring a note from a parent which states the reason for the late arrival. If parents must pick up their children early, they must come into the school to sign the student out. Any time a student leaves school without a parent signing them out, they are truant.

TARDY POLICY

A student is deemed tardy if he/she is not in their assigned seat with pens, pencil, paper and books when the tardy bell rings.

Three tardies constitutes one (1) absence.

1st Offense — Teacher detention. 10 minutes
2nd Offense — One hour detention
3rd Offense — Two hours Saturday school
4th Offense — Four hours Saturday school
5th Offense — In-school suspension

The student will be referred to the assistant principal for additional offenses. Parents must sign their child in at the office if they are late.

TRUANCIES

A student is considered truant whenever he/she is absent from school or class without the consent of the student's parent/guardian and school officials. Absences from school or class after arrival at school or departure from school or class during the school day without permission of a school official shall be considered truancy. A juvenile petition will be filed on the fourth truancy.

If the teacher or attendance officer suspects a student's non-attendance to be truancy, the student involved will be referred to the assistant principal. Truancy is a major disciplinary violation and the parent/guardian will be notified.

OFF-CAMPUS PERMITS

Burley Junior High is a closed campus. Students off-campus without a permit are truant. Off-campus permits are issued in the Attendance Office. Students who are leaving campus with an off-campus permit must be picked up and signed out by a parent.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

When a student anticipates an absence(s) which would not normally be excused, that student may be temporarily placed on Independent Study. Independent Study allows students to obtain all assignments prior to the anticipated absence(s). Serious personal and family problems should be differentiated from convenience. Parents must contact the attendance office five days prior to the absence(s) to initiate the process. Independent Study assignments are to be completed and turned in to the teacher on the day the student returns to school.

VISITOR POLICY

Parents are invited to visit the school or classes. Students may not bring non-Burley Junior High students on campus during the school day. This restriction is due to space availability at the school and insurance requirements, as well as legal liability. Student activities are for Burley Junior High School students only.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Burley Jr. High School uses video surveillance to monitor the halls and outside perimeter of the building.

CAMPUS CONDUCT

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

• Respect all people and be fair to them.
• Respect their rights, dignity, and privileges.
• Be courteous, polite, and willing to cooperate.
• Respect authority.
• Respect school and personal property.
• Be concerned for the safety of yourself and others.
• Be honest.
• Obey the law.
• Be positive and demonstrate behavior you can be proud of.
• Be sincerely interested in growing as a person and in taking advantage of the educational opportunities available to you.
• Strive for regular attendance and good achievement.

CAMPUS BEHAVIOR

• Students should enter the room in an orderly manner and be in their assigned seats, quiet, and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
• Students will be responsible for bringing the required books, supplies, pencils, assignments, papers, and equipment to each of their classes.
• Students are to show good manners. Courtesy and respect is expected for other students, teachers, and aides.
• Do not interrupt teachers or students.
• Inappropriate display of physical affection is not in good judgment and is not allowed. Holding hands is the only form of affection allowed
• Students are not to mark, write, or deface desks, tables, doors, walls, bulletin boards, books, counters, display areas, school or personal property.
• Students may be granted permission from the teacher to leave the room but must have their planner signed before leaving the classroom.
• Students are to know and obey the class standards, procedures, and rules as determined by each particular teacher.
• Playthings, water guns, rubberbands, skateboards, laser pointers, rollerblades, roller skates etc., do not contribute to academic achievement and therefore are prohibited in the building.
•  Radios, beepers, cd players, game boys, MP3 players, and other electronic devices are an invitation to theft and have no place in school. They will be confiscated and a parent will have to pick them up.
•  Cell phones can be used before 8:00 a.m. and after 3:15 p.m. outside the building. If a cell phones is out during the day it will be taken to the office and a parent will have to pick it up.
•  Boisterous behavior is offensive and is not allowed. This includes screaming, yelling, fighting, hitting, horseplay etc.
•  The throwing of any object is unacceptable (ie. Snowballs, spit wads, water, etc.)
• Profanity will not be tolerated.
•  Buying or Selling: No items are to be bought or sold without the consent and approval of the principal’s office. Items will be confiscated without consideration for monetary loss.
•  Additionally: Students at school sponsored off-campus events are governed by school district rules and are subject to the authority of school district officials.

CAFETERIA RULES

Students should pick up their own leftover food, beverages, and containers after eating, and return their trays to the cafeteria window. All food must be eaten at the tables. If you are caught throwing anything in the lunchroom, you will lose your privileges to eat in the lunchroom and receive school discipline. Students are not to loiter in the cafeteria or commons area hallway.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Classroom teachers and the Library Media Teacher cooperate as teaching partners so that the library media center is used as an extension of the classroom. The goal of this program is to assist students in becoming informed decision-makers and life-long learners.

Classes are scheduled into the Library Media Center on a flexible basis in order to facilitate this cooperative program. Individual students must have passes to gain entrance into the Library Media Center.

All books checked out should be returned on time and in good condition. You will have to pay for lost, stolen or damaged books. The due date is stamped on each item you check out. Most books may be checked out for two weeks. Reference books are to be used in the library. A fine of five cents per day is charged for overdue books. Your suggestions for new books or magazines are always welcome.

VEHICLES AT SCHOOL

The administration of the Burley Junior High School strongly discourages the use of vehicles by students. However, when it is necessary for students to drive to school, parking is provided at the west end of the campus. Students will be expected to drive and operate motor vehicles in a safe and responsible manner at all times. Students are not to visit cars or the parking lot during the school day. Cars are not to be used for lockers. Once parked, cars are not to be re-entered until ready to leave the campus. Student vehicles may be subject to search if there are reasonable grounds. Students are not allowed to park in the first row closest to the school. This is reserved for staff.

DRESS CODE AND GROOMING POLICY

Burley Junior High follows the school board policy which is also in compliance with the Civil Rights Act and the courts.

Students' behavior is usually reflected in the manner in which he or she dresses. Extremes in dress or hairstyles are never in good taste, and are definitely out of place in school. The rules of dress at Burley Junior High are based on common sense, decency, and modesty. Students will be expected, in the matter of personal attire, conduct, grooming and appearance to create no potential health or safety hazard, or to attract undue attention to their person as to interfere with school operation or discipline.

As to general rules for all students;

1. Clothing should be clean and in good repair.
2. Shoes are to be worn at all times.
3. Vision should be unobstructed either by hair or articles of attire.
4. Extremely tight fitting clothing, bare midriffs, fishnet shirts, micro-mini skirts, short shorts, tank tops, and suggestive or obscene slogans are considered a distraction to the educational process and are unacceptable. Sleeveless shirts must cover the entire shoulder. Shirts with low cut neck lines are not allowed. Skirts and shorts must be long enough even if leggings or tights are worn. When arms are relaxed at the side, fingertips must touch fabric, not skin.
5. Clothing with slogans or logos promoting anything illegal to junior high students is not allowed. (cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, etc.)
6. Hats are not to be worn in the building.
7. No chains are allowed.
8. Clothing should be worn as it is designed to be worn. (i.e. waistband at the waist, suspenders or straps on the shoulders, belts in belt loops.)
9. Garments shall be sufficient to appropriately conceal undergarments at all times.
10. Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building.
11. Any clothing associated with gang affiliation (i.e. bandannas, hairnets, baggy pants, etc.) is not allowed.
12. Anything with the Playboy bunny insignia is inappropriate to wear at school.
13. If clothing is inappropriate a shirt and/or shorts will be provided for that day.

GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks will be sold through November at a price of approximately $20.00. There will be no additional books for sale throughout the year. Yearbooks are given out the last day of school. Buy early so you won’t be disappointed.

STUDENT INSURANCE

All students can choose to be included in a voluntary accident insurance program to assist in the payment of doctor and hospital services for injuries occurring on campus or while participating in activities or sports under school supervision. Details are available in the Burley Junior High main office.

VIDEO POLICY

The Burley Junior High School firmly believes the use of video is an important resource in the classroom. We believe that the use of selected media not only enhances and enriches the learning experience of all students, but makes some material far more accessible to those with marginal academic abilities. While videos should generally supplement rather than replace traditional learning material, they are an integral part of the modern classroom curriculum.

Videos selected for classroom viewing are curriculum related and chosen at the discretion of the teacher, with the approval of the administration. Every effort is made to use videos which are generally inoffensive to most of the student body, although we recognize that tastes and opinions vary, and even the most innocuous material may be deemed inappropriate by a few.

If for some reason an individual chooses not to view a particular video, s/he, after private discussion with the teacher, may use the following makeup option:

Students not watching the video will write an essay covering comparable material in the video. The essay will be three hundred to eight hundred words long for each day the video is shown, depending upon the teacher discretion. The essay will be due the day of class following completion of the video.

LOCKERS

Student book lockers are provided for the convenience of the student. Even though the lockers are assigned to students, the school does not relinquish control over lockers at any time. If a locker does not function properly, see a custodian for help.

The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles, and students are advised to use their lockers for the storage of books only, and not to keep items of value in their lockers. Do not share lockers or locker combinations.

TEXTBOOKS

 The teachers will issue textbooks. Students are responsible for the care of each text assigned to him/her. Texts that are lost or stolen and books that show excessive wear and/or damage are charged to the pupil and parents. A student must turn in the same textbook that was issued to him/her.

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found is located inside the doorway of the custodial area. Valuable items such as purses, watches, jewelry, etc. will be kept in the main office. Anything left in the lost and found, unclaimed, at the end of each semester will be sent to a social service organization.

SENDING GIFTS TO SCHOOL

Please do not have balloons, flowers or other gifts delivered to individual students while at school. Although we appreciate the parents' intent to acknowledge a special day in their child's life or to wish their child well in some endeavor, we must also recognize that this practice has an adverse impact in the school setting.

For example, such items result in a kind of status symbol for those receiving them. This places pressure on other parents to do the same for their children, which will, of course, lead to the escalation of this practice. As the increase in this type of activity continues, there may be negative effects socially for the children whose parents do not wish to or are unable to send such items to school.

In addition, balloons and flowers can pose a hazard on the school bus. For the safety and welfare of the students, balloons or glass containers are not allowed on buses.

MESSAGES/TELEPHONE USE

Student use of the office phone is limited to emergency use only. (i.e. illness, etc.) There is a free phone available for student use. Messages to students and any after-school arrangements should be communicated to the student prior to their leaving for school. Junior high students should be able to come to school prepared to go through the day without interruption. Please send a note with your child if you will need to pick them up early for an appointment. Messages at school should be of an emergency nature only. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

It is the diverse and positive contributions of many students that make Burley Junior High School great. Recognizing and rewarding these successes builds school pride and personal self-esteem. Towards this end, Burley Junior High School has developed a comprehensive student recognition program.

HONOR ROLL

The honor roll is a means of giving recognition to the distinguished students of Burley Junior High School. Students will qualify for the honor roll with the following semester grades:

High Honor Roll ----------------------- 4.00 G.P.A.
Honor Roll ----------------------- 3.50-3.99 G.P.A.

SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

Scholastic keys are awarded to students earning placement on the High Honor Roll for at least one full year. Scholastic keys are presented in their freshman year at the Awards Reception. The Grade Point Average for the 8 th grade year is figured through the first three quarters.

Bronze Scholastic Key – 2 Semesters of straight A’s
Silver Scholastic Key – 3 Semesters of straight A’s
Gold Scholastic Key – 4 Semesters of straight A’s
                                        (4 th quarter is counted for the last semester)

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

This award, given annually, is presented to one boy and one girl from each grade that have best exemplified good citizenship. Recipients are chosen by faculty nomination and student application. The following recommendations are given for the nominees:

Service - Helpful attitude at school.
Cooperation - Able and willing to get along with parents, students, community and faculty.
Courtesy - Good manners and respect toward others.
Scholarship - Able to work up to one's own ability, making an honest effort.
Character - Good attitude, ability to take criticism.
Personality - Pleasant, cheerful
Attitude - Positive outlook toward school, home and community.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

A student need not be a "superstar" to earn achievement awards. These awards are given by the faculty and are given for numerous different achievements such as:

1) Improvement,
2) Positive role model
3) Concern/service to others etc.

RENAISSANCE PROGRAM

The philosophy of the Renaissance program centers on the belief that excellence and dedication to improve oneself should be rewarded. Students who go the extra mile in improving themselves and work to carry on the tradition of excellence will be recognized and rewarded for their betterment. Renaissance stickers will be for the following grades. Straight A’s/Gold , 3.5-3.9/ Silver, 3.0-3.49/White . An activity card is required to be eligible.

AUXILIARY SERVICES 

DISPENSING MEDICATION

School district #151 policy states that medications may not be dispensed by school personnel without a physician's order. Occasionally a child under medical care may continue to attend school. In these cases, all medication to be used by students must be checked in through the office. All such medications must be:

All Such medications must be:
         1. Clearly labeled and sent in a container from the pharmacy. The doctor's directions for method, amount, and time schedule for dispensing              medications must be included.

          2. Accompanied by a written statement from the parent/guardian indicating their desire that the school assist with the medications.

Aspirin is considered a medication and will not be dispensed; however students may bring their own and keep them in their lockers.  

ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL

If illness or a serious accident occurs during the school day, an attempt is made to notify the parent at once. For this reason the school requires an emergency number to call when parents are not at home. If the parent cannot be reached, the school will arrange to have the child taken to the hospital when necessary ( the parent is responsible for the cost of transporting the child). It is important that the school be notified immediately of any changes in phone numbers for the benefit and welfare of the child. At no time should a student leave because of illness without the parent checking them out.  

IMMUNIZATIONS

The parent or guardian must provide immunization records to the school. While a parent signature will suffice to claim a religious or philosophical exemption to these regulations, a physician's signature is necessary to claim an exemption for medical reasons. If a child is exempt and there is an outbreak of any one of these diseases, the child may be temporarily excluded from school for his/her protection. Students not meeting the immunization standards and not claiming exemptions will be excluded from school until a schedule of immunizations is started. 

THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

The school psychologist is on campus weekly as needed. The psychologist is available to provide testing and psychological information beyond the scope of the classroom teacher. She plays a counseling role to parents and students and provides assistance to teachers in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for individual students exhibiting learning and/or behavioral difficulties. All psychological testing requires parent permission.  

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

Our speech and language specialist works with students who are in need of specialized remedial and developmental instruction in language proficiency, primarily speaking and hearing. In addition, he/she serves in an advisory capacity to teachers in the area of language development. The speech and language specialist conducts hearing screenings for 8 th graders.  

RESOURCE SPECIALIST SERVICES 

Burley Junior High has five resource specialist teachers trained with special certification in special education and learning disabilities. Our resource specialists provide specific prescriptive instruction in academic areas to students who have been certified as requiring such instruction. They also play an active role as resource teachers in designing and implementing teaching strategies for students with learning difficulties.

Resource specialists co-teach in some of the regular English, Math, and Reading classes. These teachers work with all students who need a little extra help. If you feel your child would benefit from one of these classes, please see a counselor.

STUDENT SUPPORT GROUPS  

Burley Junior High offers student support groups designed to help students build self-worth and confidence, look at their own behavior and how it affects themselves and others, build communication skills, and help promote and encourage healthy lifestyles. If you do not wish your child to be involved in a support group please notify a counselor.  

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT 

The government of the Burley Junior High Student Body is vested in a Student Senate consisting of twelve elected officers. The President, Vice President and Secretary of the student body, and of each grade. The student senate meets regularly at which time business is transacted and Student Body activities are discussed. The Constitution of the Burley Junior High School is available from the student senate advisor.  

CODE-OF-PARTICIPATION 

Co-curricular activities are a vital part of our total school program. In addition to providing a variety of enriching learning experiences for students, they are important also in building character and shaping attitudes. When students elect to participate in a co-curricular program (i.e., chorus, sports, etc.) they must recognize that they have assumed certain responsibilities and obligations to the coach or advisor, to the other members of the activity, and certainly to themselves. The school allocates considerable resources in terms of time, money, energy, and personnel in an effort to provide quality co-curricular programs for our students. In turn, we encourage students to participate and expect quality participation from those who do take part in the activities.

Our major co-curricular programs have "participation contracts" stating what is expected of the participant. Students agree to the stipulations upon joining an activity. In essence, the terms of these "contracts" reflect the following.  

CODE OF PARTICIPATION:

1. The student must be in school attendance the day of a performance unless verified by the Principal.

2. The participant must demonstrate satisfactory behavior and citizenship.

3. Throughout the participation period students will totally refrain from the possession and/or use of tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, or illegal drugs. This includes student behavior away from school.

4. The participant must abide by the school dress code.

5. The participant is expected to abide by the practice, meeting, or rehearsal schedule established for the activity. Certain absences or trades may, of course, be excused as in classroom attendance. However, the participant has the obligation to clear these with the coach or teacher in charge of the activity. Failure to do so is grounds for disciplinary measures as in the case of tardiness or truancy from the classroom.

6. The student is expected to participate in the activity in a positive manner. That is, the student is to show proper conduct, strive to learn and grow in his/her activities or skills and contribute to the group effort to the best of his/her ability.

7. The participant is expected to respect and properly care for all property and/or equipment issued in conjunction with the activity. This is especially pertinent to the members of the athletic teams who are issued uniforms. Team uniforms are the property of the school. They are expensive and difficult to replace. A student who negligently loses or causes undue damage to such school property will be charged for its replacement.

8. Activity fees are required for all co-curricular participation. 

DANCES 

School dances are held from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. Dances are for Burley Junior High students only. School dress and behavior codes apply at all dances. A student who leaves the dance is expected to leave the campus and will not be readmitted. Students will not be admitted to the danes after 3:40 p.m.  

ACTIVITY CARDS 

The student activity fee is the financial basis for all co-curricular activities related to our school that is not a part of the regular school curriculum. While there is no intent to exclude students not paying their activity fee from the regular school activities, there is also no intent to establish a "something for nothing" atmosphere. All Burley Junior High School sponsored activities including athletics, band, orchestra, choir and Renaissance make stipulation for the use of the activity card.

DISCIPLINE POLICY 

SECONDARY DISCIPLINE

The principal or designee may issue a secondary offense that is intended to be a warning and to give the student an opportunity to work out the problem. Appropriate discipline action may also be taken. Any two secondary offenses are treated as a major offense. 

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

Each teacher posts a set of classroom rules that they feel are necessary to maintain a learning atmosphere. Students will be sent to the principal for major discipline problems.

MAJOR DISCIPLINE  

Major discipline problems are referred to the principal, assistant principal or designee for possible warning, detention, suspension, referral to the District Discipline Review Committee (DDRC), and/or referral to the Cassia County School Board for expulsion. The procedure for handling major discipline problems is stated below; however any step(s) may be skipped and action initiated at a subsequent step or suspension invoked if the seriousness of the problem warrants. Such is the instance of fighting. Upon the second offense of fighting, the student will be referred to the DDRC.

Step 1 or first major offense
The principal, assistant principal or designee will hold a personal conference with the student. The student's parents will be notified and disciplinary action will be taken.

Step 2 or second major offense
Step one will be repeated with the option included for the problem to be reviewed by the teachers of the offending student in a meeting with the student, the parents and the principal or designee.

Step 3 or third major offense
Steps one and two will be repeated and disciplinary action will be taken. A visit with a counselor may be recommended.

Step 4 or fourth major offense
The previous steps may be repeated in an extended effort to help the students.

Alternative to disciplinary action step 4:
When circumstances warrant, the principal may request that the parent spend one or more days in school with the offending student.

Step 5 or fifth major offense
A personal conference will be held with the student and the parents will be notified. The principal, assistant principal or designee may take appropriate action by referring the case to the appropriate director requesting that the District Discipline Review Committee (DDRC) hear it.

Major offenses include but are not limited to:

1. Truancy
2. Forgery/alteration of records
3. Fighting
4. Willful disobedience or open defiance of school personnel’s authority
5. Theft of personal or school property
6. Disrespect to any school personnel or substitute teacher
7. Academic dishonesty – Both allowing someone to cheat off your work and cheating off someone else’s work.
8. Arson, false alarms, setting off fireworks
9. Sale , use, or possession of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or paraphernalia
10. Classroom disruption
11. Intimidation, bullying, or harassment.

DETENTION  

The assistant principal assigns lunch detention. Parent notification is always mailed home. Detention will be during the student’s lunch time. Failure to attend will result in a 4 hour Saturday school. If a student is not on time, he/she will be considered as not attending.

SATURDAY SCHOOL 

Saturday school is a disciplinary action that requires the student to attend school for a two or four hour block on Saturday. Transportation is the responsibility of the students. Saturday school is held at Burley Junior High School. Meet at the southwest doors at 7:55 a.m. Failure to attend will result in further disciplinary action.

SUSPENSION 

Formal suspension means removal of a student from ongoing instruction for adjustment purposes for a period up to 5 days until the student has demonstrated that he/she is ready to assume responsible behavior as outlined in writing at the time of suspension.

(FORMAL) Suspension
The following regulations apply to students serving at-home suspension.
a) The student will not be allowed on school grounds without his or her parent and then for school business only.
b) Failure to comply with the above instruction will carry a penalty of a further 2 day suspension.
c) Students who have been suspended at home must meet in a conference with a parent or guardian, and an administrator. This conference may be held over the phone between parent and administrator if the parent is unable to come to school.

P.A.S.S. Room Suspension

Students placed on in-school suspension attend school but are excluded from the classroom and regular activities. Students must have their work for the day with them or they will be assigned an additional day. Work will be collected at the end of the day and returned to the teachers.

It is the responsibility of the student to remember to attend PASS Room, Saturday School, and Detention. If the assigned discipline is not served, addition disciplinary action will be taken.

ZERO TOLERANCE

It is the intent of the administration to promote harmonious human relationships that enable students to gain a true understanding of the rights and duties of people in our society. To further this intent, each school is responsible for creating safe school environment conducive to student learning. A safe school environment protects against anxiety-producing or demeaning incidents taking place within the confines of the school. The Burley Junior High School has a Zero Tolerance policy for sexual harassment, hate motivated behavior, and gang related behavior, weapons, and substance abuse. These are violations for which a student may be subject to suspension or expulsion. Violations of this policy may be reported to the sheriff’s department.

The administration recognizes that each student's case is an individual matter requiring close scrutiny to assure that as a matter of fact the student committed the alleged offense(s), and that appropriate disciplinary measures are implemented.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS  

The Cassia County School District participates in a number of programs that provide help and support for students with special learning needs. A listing and brief explanation of these programs is presented below. For more information or to obtain the services provided by the program, contact the principal or counselor. 

Migrant Education – This program is designed to help migrant children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to do well in school. 

Limited English Proficiency – This program is dedicated to helping limited English proficient students meet the same high standards expected of all children in an appropriate and equitable manner. 

Emergency Immigrant Education – Provides support for children who were not born in the United States and who have been attending schools for less than three complete academic years. 

Gifted and Talented – Provides advanced placement courses, accelerated classes, advanced fine arts performance groups, and college credit courses for students who meet the pre requisite entrance requirements. 

Special Education – Evaluation, instruction, and/or speech-language therapy specially designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability. 

Drug Abuse Prevention – The D.A.R.E. program, student support groups, substance abuse prevention curriculum, problem-solving classes, etc. are available to assist students and their families. 

High-Risk Students – The Education Center provides alternative educational opportunities and limited treatment opportunities for secondary high-risk students.

Children who attend private or home schools are eligible for many of the services listed above including special education. 

Notice of Compliance for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Cassia County School District, Number 151, of Cassia County hereby gives notice to all parents, legal guardians, and students eighteen years of age information is being categorized as directory information: the student’s name and photograph; address; telephone listing; date and place of birth; photographic images of the student participating in regular classroom or school authorized activities; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.

Directory information will be published and released by the District without prior consent of the parents, legal guardians, or students 18 years of age or older, unless the parent, legal guardian, or student 18 years of age or older notifies the District by September 27 th, that the above mentioned directory information should not be released without prior written consent of the parent, legal guardian, or student 18 years of age or older. Such notification should be in writing and addressed to the Special Service Office; Michele Knopp; 237 East 19 th Street; Burley, Idaho 83318.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY

Cassia County School District has a Parent Involvement Policy that encourages parents to be a part of their children’s education. That policy is available at the Central Office or at www.sd151.k12.id.us.

Burley Junior High Athletic Code  

Athletics are a privilege that students must earn and continue to maintain while on the team(s). The purpose of this code is to help create and maintain a positive team attitude and to encourage pride in each athlete, their team, and their school. Students are expected to follow these rules during the entire season which lasts from the first practice until after the last game.

1. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illegal Drugs
   Don’t use them! Random drug testing is a part of our athletic program. We will follow our district policy in the event of a positive drug test.
2. Missing Practice
   Acceptable excuses for missing practice include sickness, excused absence from school, doctor appointment, and absences that are prearranged with the coach. The first and second unexcused absences from the practice or game will result in a suspension from the next game. The third unexcused absence will result in a dismissal from the team. The coach can add additional regulations if desired.
   
3. School Attendance
   The athlete must be in attendance at all classes the day of the game or event to be considered eligible to compete that day. If the game is earlier in the day, they must attend all classes prior to the event or the departure time of the bus. In special situations the attendance rule may be waived through the approval of the principal or assistant principal.
   
4. Conduct at Games
   Each athlete is to maintain appropriate behavior at all events. Athletes are not to do anything that could be embarrassing to themselves, the team, or the school as determined by the administration or coach. The first time an athlete breaks this rule, he/she will be dismissed from the team.
   
5. Academics
   An athlete must have a 2.0 g.p.a. and no F’s on the most recent 9 week grading period in order to be eligible to participate in a specific sport season. Students are not allowed to start a season on probation. Any athlete that allows his/her grade(s) to fall into the failing category during the season will be put on probation by the athletic board (Athletic Director, Principal/Assistant Principal, and the Coach of that sport). Parents will be notified of the probationary status by the Board. During the probation, the athlete’s work in the failed class(es) must be at least 70% or he/she will be placed on a suspension status which will include non-participation in the game(s). The athlete will be required to take a weekly grade report to his/her teacher(s) during this time. He/she will have to give it to the coach every Monday. Failure to complete the report will result in the athlete missing the next game/event. Once an athlete is on suspension status their work must be at least 70% weekly or dismissal from the team will result. A second probation during the same sport season will result in dismissal from the team. In special situations the academic rule may be waived through a petition of the Burley Jr. High Academic Council. Any appeal or complaint in regards to the Athletic Code or academics must be handled directly through the Athletic Board.
   
6. Attitude Disruptive to the Team
   If any athlete’s attitude or actions become disruptive to the team, he/she will be suspended from the next game(s) as listed below. If the problem persists, they will be dismissed from the team.
   
7. School Suspensions
   

   The first time an athlete receives a major offense during the sport season, they will be placed on probation and suspended will be suspended for the next scheduled event.

   During this probation period the athlete will be allowed to practice, but not participate or wear a uniform during the games or events. If an athlete receives a second major offense, they will be dismissed from the team for the remainder of that sport season.

8. Riding the bus to and from games

Each athlete must ride the team bus to all games or they will not be eligible to play. Extenuating circumstances do exist and will be dealt with individually. Athletes can ride home with their parents/guardians only if they have made direct prior arrangements with the coach.

Athletic Schedule 2011-12

Volleyball

Football

Cross Country

Wrestling

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Track