TEEN LEARNING CENTER
STUDENT HANDBOOK 2006-2007
Clifton C. Eason, Principal

Mission Statement

To make a positive difference in the lives of our students.


Population Served

  1. Students expelled from Cleveland High School and Cleveland Middle School due to violation of Zero-Tolerance Policy
  2. Students in 6th - 12th grade who are referred by the Juvenile Court System
  3. Students in 6th –12th grade who are transitioning from State Custody or other alternative educational placement
  4. Students who have been unsuccessful in the traditional educational setting and are experiencing difficulties relating to behavior, academics and attendance

Goals

  1. Prevent teens from being placed in or remanded to State custody
  2. Create an atmosphere that develops a sense of self-esteem, competency, accomplishment, and social approval.
  3. Provide a lower pupil/teacher ratio than in the traditional educational setting
  4. Promote a balance between career preparation and academic requirements through a multi-cultural educational experience
  5. Prepare students with relevant real life and career skills
  6. Provide a safe and positive learning environment
  7. Provide support services for students and parents including individual and group counseling, parent and family counseling, and consultative services
  8. Secure parental and community involvement in the school's programs

 

Method


The Teen Learning Center’s program builds collaboration among educational systems, human service agencies and community members to connect and create support services around the "“at-risk” student.

Result

Teen Learning Center increases the graduation rate and insures that all students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to function in a global society.

 

Table of Contents

I.       Parent Notification
II.      Academic
III.     Attendance
IV.     Discipline
V.      Dress Code
VI.     Meals
VII.    Transportation
VIII.   Health
IX.     Staff

I. Parent Notification

 

Cleveland City Schools Non-discrimination / Harassment Policy - Cleveland City Schools will not tolerate discrimination or harassment from employee to employee, employee to student, or student to student on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Anyone who feels he/she has been grieved in regard to any of the aforementioned categories may file a grievance with the Supervisor of Instruction for Cleveland City Schools.  A Grievance Form may be obtained in the school office or the central Administrative Office Building. A grievance may also be filed with the U.S. Office of Civil Rights. For detailed information, refer to the Cleveland City Schools Board of Education policies Discrimination harassment of Employees, (5.500), Discrimination/Harassment of Students (6.304), and Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances,  (6.305).  Copies of these policies may be obtained at any school or they can be accessed at our website at www.clevelandschools.org


Cleveland City Schools Media Statement -
“Publicity is an integral part of the regular school program for Cleveland City Schools.  Therefore, if you do not want your child in any story, picture or video for publicity in the media, please notify the school in writing within two weeks after the first day of school or within two weeks after registration.”

General Responsibilities

Referring Institution

CHS/CMS:  Conduct a formal or informal hearing with the parent to make assignment to Teen Learning Center.  Contact the Teen Learning Center principal.

Juvenile Court or Other State Agencies:  Contact the Teen Learning Center principal.

 

Parents or Guardians

Contact Teen Learning Center for an intake session with the principal.

Provide correct, current information including all home and work phone numbers.

Attend Parent Conferences, meetings and workshops.


Teen Learning Center

Have an intake meeting with the parents and student
Establish rules and an affective program to help change behavior and assist the student in being successful at the home campus
Assist the student in life skills and setting personal goals so they can be successful at the home campus, or in the workplace
Provide academic remediation
Provide behavioral and academic counseling
Assist and support the Juvenile Court and its officers in rehabilitating students


INCLEMENT WEATHER - In case of inclement weather, consult the following radio or television stations:  MIX 104.1, WRCB (Channel 3), WTVC (Channel 9), WDEF (Channel 12).

STUDENT RECORDS - Student attendance records shall be given the same level of confidentiality as other student records. Only authorized school officials with legitimate educational purposes may have access to student information without the consent of the student or parent/guardian.

MOVIES - Teachers utilize many resources in order to make subject matter more meaningful and interesting to the students.  Occasionally, film clips or full-length movies may be shown in a classroom.  All movies shown will have a rating of G, PG – 13 or PG.  In the event that a teacher plans to use material from a movie that has a rating other than the above mentioned classification, parental permission as well as permission from the principal must be received prior to viewing.

COUNSELING - All Teen Learning Center students will be required to attend counseling sessions.  Information presented during counseling sessions includes but is not limited to:  Drug / Alcohol Education, Anger Management, Peer Mediation, Pregnancy Prevention and Character Education.

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS - Service Learning Projects are an important part of our program.  All students are required to participate in these planned activities.  Refusal to participate can result in disciplinary action and may factor into the decision of returning a student to their home school.

EXTRA CARRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1.      Students attending Teen Learning Center are not allowed to participate on athletic teams, which represent Cleveland High School or Cleveland Middle School.

2.      Seniors (only) are allowed to participate in Prom and other senior-related activities once permission is granted by CHS Administration.  Students enrolled in TLC due to zero tolerance offence may not participate in such activities.

WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES - Requests for withdrawal are made through the Principal’s Office.  A student returning to Cleveland High School or Cleveland Middle School is not considered a withdrawal.

  1. Parents or guardians, and if required, Juvenile Court authorities must authorize the withdrawal.
  2. Students must have an exit interview with the Principal at which time students may discuss issues regarding their transition.
  3. The student must complete the withdrawal form, return textbooks, and clear all financial obligations.
  4. The Principal’s secretary provides a copy of the withdrawal form, as soon as the form is completed and signed by teachers, student, parent and principal.


INTERPRETATION OF RULES AND POLICIES
- In all matters regarding interpretation of rules or policies, the principal’s judgment will be final.

II. Academic


REPORT CARDS -
Report cards are distributed approximately one week after each nine-week grading period. Each grading period counts as 3/7 of the course average, with the final exam counting 1/7.  Progress reports are also distributed half way into each nine-week grading period.

GRADING SYSTEM - The basic grading system for academic subjects in grades 6 -12 is expressed with the following numerical values:

A= 93-100 B= 85-92 C = 75-84 D =70-74 F = Below 70

Plus and minus evaluations are not to be added to letter grades. Grades are not to be changed once recorded on a report card. If an erroneous grade has been recorded, correction must be made on a new card.  Grades given at the end of each nine (9) week period are determined from tests, homework, and daily work, which may be oral and written assignments. In computing the grade the teacher weighs the value of grades given for various assignments and tests within the applicable period. This procedure enables the teacher to allow for individual student differences in the grading process. Any assignments and tests required of a student are considered in the computation of his or her grade.

Term grades are determined by an average of grades for each of the 9-week. In grades 6 -12 a final test is administered at the end of each term for each course taken. This final test is averaged with the two 9-weeks grades and will count as 1/7 of the final term grade.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) - A student’s grade point average is determined by a four-point scale:  A = 4 quality points; B = 3; C = 2; D = l; F = 0
A grade point average is determined by dividing the number of quality points earned by the number of credits attempted. If a course is repeated, it shows twice on the student’s transcript, but only the higher grade is used in earning credit and for calculating the GPA. Removing a lower grade is done only if the course repeated has the same course name and number.

COURSE LOAD - A student enrolled at Teen Learning Center must take four (4) credit-earning courses per term, unless otherwise approved by principal.

CHANGING COURSES - Student class schedules are made based on credits needed, therefore, the student is expected to adapt to them.  In the rare situation that a course is changed, the work missed is subject to make-up.

TRANSFER CREDIT-
Teen Learning Center accepts credits earned at any regionally accredited or state approved high school. Credit earned in a non-approved school, home school, or other program is awarded only after an exit exam is administered for each subject challenged.

GRADUATION
- All state and local requirements must be met before a student is allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony to meet the requirements for graduation, a student shall have attained an approved attendance, conduct and subject matter record which covers a planned program of education in a technical or college preparatory path, and this record shall be kept on file in the high school.  The program of studies shall include content in these areas within State Board of Education Regulations and shall be flexible enough to facilitate progress from one stage of development to another, thus providing for more effective student adjustment.  The pattern of courses which shall be required of all students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education and the Cleveland Board of Education.  In addition, the passing of a proficiency test in the basic skills areas shall be required as a prerequisite for receiving a high school diploma.  Those who fail any part of the examination shall continue to be premeditated and shall be retested during any of the regularly scheduled administrations of the test.10 Students who are certified and verified as handicapped, but who desire a regular diploma, must pass the examination. Students who are certified and verified as handicapped at the beginning of the school year and who are in special education programs shall not be required to take the test when in the judgment of the M-Team the test is inappropriate. These students shall be awarded the Special Education Diploma from Cleveland High School.
Students who have completed all graduation requirements will be awarded the Regular Diploma from Cleveland High School; students who complete all graduation requirements but who have not passed the proficiency test will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance from Cleveland High School.

MAKE UP WORK - Missed assignments may be made up for excused or unexcused absences.  Participation points awarded that are missed due to any absences however cannot be made up for credit.  All make up work must be completed by the last required day of attendance for each grading period.  It is the students responsibility to request make up work from teacher.

HOMEWORK FOR ABSENTEES
- Parents or guardians of students who are absent may call the Office and request homework assignments. The Office tries to have these assignments ready by the end of the day for the parent or guardian to pick up.


III.  Attendance


All children between the ages of seven and seventeen, both inclusive, are required by law to attend school. Because attendance is a key factor in student achievement, students are expected to be present each day that school is in session.

The laws of Tennessee (Attendance Accounting Procedural Manual, Minimum Standards and Guidelines, State Department of Education) recognize only the following as legitimate excuses for temporary absence from school: (1) Personal illness, (2) Illness of immediate family member, (3) Death in immediate family, (4) Religious observance, regularly observed by persons of a certain faith, (5) Circumstances, which in the judgment of the principal create emergencies over which the student has no control.

All excused absences must be verified by doctor’s note or other means deemed acceptable by Principal.

Unexcused Absences, Tardies or Check-Outs are those incidences/situations not falling under the states excused status.  If a student accumulates five (5) or more absences, tardies, checkouts or a combination of these, then that individual becomes truant and is ineligible for earning credit for the courses in which he/she is enrolled.  Additionally, the student may face disciplinary action, which usually results in the issuing of a juvenile citation and involvement with Juvenile Court System.

Tardy - STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ON TIME TO ALL CLASSES. Any student arriving to school after the beginning of school must report to the Office and sign the sign in sheet. A parent must call the school if the student is going to be tardy, and a parental note must accompany the tardy student. Reasons for excused tardies are the same as for excused absences.  Excessive tardies will become a disciplinary issue.

Check out
- Students who need to be excused from school before the end of their school day must have permission from a parent, and if required, an officer of the court to leave school. Notes requesting early dismissal are to be brought to the Office before school starts and must be verified by a parent or guardian phone call confirming the nature of the early dismissal request. Students whose parent or guardian does not confirm the early dismissal note with a phone call are not allowed to leave campus. While parental permission is always necessary before a student may leave school or miss a day of school, parental permission does not make the absence automatically excused.

All early dismissals must sign the sign out sheet in the Office. Should early dismissal students return to school, they must sign in immediately upon arriving upon campus.

Doctor and dental appointments should be scheduled after school whenever possible. Doctor and dental appointments are subject to verification by attendance personnel.
When students present early dismissal forms to their teachers, arrangements for making up work must be made. It is the student’s responsibility to get assignments from teachers.


Truancy
is defined as an absence for an entire school day, a major portion of the school day or the major portion of any class, study hall or activity during the school day for which the student is scheduled.

School Sponsored Activities
- Students participating in school-sponsored activities whether on- or off- campus shall not be counted absent. In order to qualify as "school-sponsored", the activity must be school-planned, school-directed, and teacher-supervised. Mass exodus or early dismissal or late arrival of all students or any segment of students shall not be permitted for any reason except for emergencies such as inclement weather or other unavoidable situations, unless instruction time is made up in full.  (TCA 49-6-30 17)

School Day
-
The normal school day at Teen Learning Center begins at 7:25 and ends at 2:25.  Student supervision will be maintained by staff (30) thirty minutes prior to the beginning of school and (30) thirty minutes after school.

Abbreviated Days
-
The Board shall determine annually and include in the school calendar a plan for using the three (3) abbreviated school days and the procedures for making up missed instructional days.

IV. DISCIPLINE

Searches- (CCBOE 6.303) - Any Principal, or his/her designee, having reasonable suspicion may search any student, place or thing on school property or in the actual or constructive possession of any student during any organized school activity off campus, including buses, vehicles of students or visitors and containers of packages if he/she receives information which would cause a reasonable belief that the search will lead to the discovery of:

  1. Evidence of any violation of the law;
  2. Evidence of any violation of school rules or regulations or proper standards of student or faculty conduct;
  3. Any object or substance, which, because of its presence, presents an immediate danger of harm or illness to any person.


Interrogations – (CCBOE 6:303) - Students may be questioned by teachers or principals about any matter pertaining to the operation of a school and/or the enforcement of its rules.   Questioning must be conducted discreetly and under circumstances, which will avoid unnecessary embarrassment to the student being questioned.  Any student answering falsely, evasively or refusing to answer a proper question may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension. If a student is suspected or accused of misconduct or infraction of the student code of conduct, the principal may interrogate the student,  without the presence of parent(s)/guardian(s) or legal custodians and without giving the student constitutional warnings.

Nuisance Items –
Radio, tape/CD players, headphones, pagers, electronic games, and other such nuisance items are not to be brought to school.  Any such articles will be confiscated and will remain in the office until the end of the school term.


Cell Phones – Students are permitted to carry cell phones.  However, they must be turned off and the student cannot use them while on campus.  Violation of this rule may result in confiscation of cell phone through the end of the semester.

Police Custody – In the event that a student is taken into police custody the parent / guardian will be notified by the staff at Teen Learning Center within a reasonable amount time.

General Procedures – (CCBOE 6:313)
The following levels of misbehavior and disciplinary procedures and options are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and duties.1 Special education students may be suspended up to a cumulative total of ten (10) days. After ten days, the IEP team must meet to determine placement and services.

MISBEHAVIORS:  Level I
Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of the school, but which can usually be handled by an individual staff member.

Examples
(not an exclusive listing):

Classroom disturbances

Classroom tardiness

Nondefiant failure to do assignments or carry out directions

Roughhousing

Being outside of designated areas during lunch time

Failure to observe lunch period regulations

Possession of nuisance items, e.g. noise makers, tape players

Over familiarity between students

Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious, or Other)


Disciplinary Procedures
:
Immediate intervention by the staff member.
Determination of what offense was committed and its severity.
Determination that offender understands the nature of the offense.
Employment of appropriate disciplinary options.
Record of the offense and disciplinary action may be maintained by staff member.

Disciplinary Options:
Verbal reprimand

Special Assignment
Restriction of activities
Assignment of work details
Counseling
Withdrawal of privileges

MISBEHAVIORS: Level II

Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school. Included in this level are misbehaviors which do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but whose educational consequences are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of administrative personnel.

Examples (not an inclusive listing):
Cheating and lying
Profane and abusive language
Continuation of unmodified Level I behaviors
School or class tardiness
School or class truancy
Violation of dress code
Using forged notes or excuses
Disruptive classroom behavior
Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious, or Other)

Disciplinary Procedures:
Student is referred to principal for appropriate disciplinary action.
Principal takes appropriate disciplinary action and notifies teacher of action.
Record of offense and disciplinary action is maintained by principal or designee.

Disciplinary Options:
Required parent/guardian contact
Assignment to no more than five (5) hours detention or in-school suspension
Suggested guidance referral

MISBEHAVIORS: Level III
Acts directly against persons or property but whose consequences may seriously endanger the health or safety of others in the school.

Examples
(not an exclusive listing):

Continuation of unmodified Level I and II behaviors
Fighting
Vandalism
Stealing
Threats to others
Inciting a riot/disturbance, or encouraging others to disrupt school
Gambling
Failure to report to after-school suspension
Indecent exposure

Disciplinary Procedures:

Student is referred to principal for appropriate disciplinary action. 
Principal hears accusation by accusing party and permits offender the opportunity of explaining conduct. 
Principal takes appropriate disciplinary action. 
Principal may refer incident to Director of Schools and make recommendations for consequences.
If student’s program is to be changed, principal or designee shall give adequate notice to the student and his/her parents of the charges against him, his/her right to appear at a hearing and to be represented by a person of his/her choosing. 
Any change in school assignment is appealable to the Board. Record of offense and disciplinary action maintained by principal/designee or Director of Schools.

Disciplinary Options:
Required parent/guardian conference
Required guidance/counseling referral

Assignment to a minimum of Off Campus Suspension (OCS, housed at TLC, or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)

MISBEHAVIORS: Level IV(a)

Acts which result in violence to another’s person or property or which pose a threat to the safety of others in the school. These acts are so serious that they usually require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from the school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and action by the Board.

Examples (not an exclusive listing):
Unmodified Level I, II and III behaviors
Death threat (hit list)
Extortion
Bomb threat
Assault
Vandalism
Theft/possession/sale of stolen property
Arson
Use of illegal substances

Disciplinary Procedures:
Principal confers with appropriate staff members and with the student.
Principal hears accusation by accusing party and permits offender opportunity of explaining conduct.
Parents are notified.
Law enforcement officials are contacted or notify principal or designee.
Incident is reported and recommendations made to the Director of Schools.
Complete and accurate reports are submitted to the Director of Schools.
Student is given hearing before disciplinary hearing authority.

Disciplinary Options
Ten (10) days Out-of-School Suspension or long-term suspension
Required parent/guardian involvement

Level IV (b)

In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence and dangerous weapons, any student who engages in the following behaviors will be subject to expulsion for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The Director shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis. For purposes of this section, "expelled" means removal from the student's regular school or removed from school attendance altogether, as determined by the school official. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the assignment of such students to an alternative school. Zero-tolerance acts are as follows:

1. Students who bring or unlawfully possess a legend drug or other controlled substance or a dangerous weapon onto a school bus, onto school property or to any school event or activity.
2. Students who while on a school bus, on school property or while attending any school event or activity:

a. unlawfully possesses a legend drug or other controlled substance or dangerous weapon; or
b. commits battery on a teacher or other employee of the school.

3. Special education students require an IEP Team meeting to determine placement and services.

V. DRESS CODE

General Information – Students are expected to adhere to dress code at all times while on campus unless given special permission by principal due to extenuating circumstances.  The school staff will correct any fixable violations, with repeated violations possibly carrying disciplinary consequences. Assignment of isolation and/or Teen Learning Center uniform generally constitutes disciplinary consequences.  Students arriving at school who cannot comply with the dress code will not be allowed to attend classes.

PANTS, SKIRTS, SHORTS, SKORTS
- Bottom wear must be dress or casual style made of corduroy, cotton, twill, or wool material in solid colors only.  DENIM IS NOT ALLOWED.

Skirts, shorts, or skorts, must be to the crease of the knee or below and of solid colors only.  Any slits may not extend further than three inches from the hem or three inches from the crease of the knee whichever is higher.

All bottom wear must be size appropriate and be worn securely around the waist.  Size appropriate means that the waistband must be above the hipbone. No undergarments are to be visible at any time.  Pants with the crotch hanging down are not permitted.  Excessive material in the legs is not permitted.  Nothing may hang from any pocket.

Examples of unacceptable bottom wear are (but are not limited to): blue jeans, sweat pants, overalls, large bell-bottoms, polyester, nylon, parachute cloth, spandex, leather, and suede.  Tight fitting stretch pants will not be allowed.

DRESSES – Girls may wear any solid color dress with the length to the crease of the knee or below.  Any slits may not extend further than three inches from the hem or three inches from the bottom wear. Dress must have the appropriate collar and sleeves or be worn over the top of garments with the appropriate collar and sleeves.

BELTS – Belts are required for all bottom wear with belt loops.  Belts may be leather or fabric and have a plain buckle.  Belts must be clearly visible all the way around the waist.  Any extra belt length must be threaded though belt loops.

SHIRTS – All shirts must be solid color, golf/Polo type or button-up and have sleeves, buttons and a standard collar.

Shirts are to be buttoned to the base of the neck (or top of collarbone).
Shirts must be tucked in, remain tucked in at all times, and extend below the top edge of bottom wear so that the bottom wear will overlap the shirt when the student is seated and the shirt is tucked in. 
Unacceptable items include, but are not limited to:  items that will not stay tucked in or expose the waist; items with a low neckline (such as V-neck and scoop neck); unbuttoned or partially buttoned shirts over a tank top or T-shirt; see-through type materials; T-shirts.  Denim shirts not allowed.

SWEATERS, VESTS, ANORAKS, FLEECE PULLOVERS
- If a student chooses to wear one of these four items, it must be a solid color and worn over an approved collared shirt.  If there is a logo or emblem, it must be smaller than 2” square.  The collar of the dress code shirt worn underneath must be visible at all times.  Denim jackets are not permitted.

COATS and JACKETS – Coats and Jacket must be removed once the student enters the building.  They are not to be worn in the school or classroom during the day.  No trench coats or long coats are allowed at all.

HEADWEAR – No hats, bandannas, hoods, sweatbands, visors, or sunglasses will be worn in the building.  These items should be left at home and not brought into school.

SHOES – Leather, suede, or athletic type shoes are to be worn.  Shoes must have a closed toe.

ACCESSORIES – Backpacks, book bags or book satchels are generally not allowed at Teen Learning Center.  Girls may carry purses but they may not be of an unusually large size. Mesh or clear bags are allowed in order to transport clothing for gym classes (only).  All items are subject to being searched.

JEWELRY / BODY PIERCINGS – No jewelry, except a simple wristwatch or wedding ring  (proof of marriage required), is to be worn by TLC students.  Visible body piercing is not acceptable.  Students will be required to remove any piercing or jewelry not in compliance with this policy.  These items will be confiscated for the duration of the semester.

ALL APPAREL – No messages are allowed.  Brand logos not to exceed a 2” square are acceptable.  Logos related to school or school organizations / clubs are allowed.
Students cannot wear garments or jewelry with visual or written messages that are likely to cause a disruption to the school environment.  Such messages include but are not limited to insults to race, religion, gender, or ethnicity. 
Any clothing, accessories, symbols, jewelry, or other paraphernalia that depicts or suggests association with a gang shall not be worn or bought to school.
All clothing must be hemmed and must not have holes, rips tears or frayed edges.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS – If a student cannot comply with the standardized dress code based on religious beliefs or an authenticated disability, a parent or guardian may write letter explaining the situation to the Directory of Schools with a copy to the school principal.  Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis.

VI. MEALS

LUNCH PERIOD REGULATIONS

  1. Food from outside vendors is not permitted.  Food prepared at home may be brought to Teen Learning Center but must be placed in the possession of School Personnel until lunchtime. Students may not have food delivered or leave campus for lunch.
  2. Prices are $2.00 (6 -12) for lunch, .40 for reduced lunch, .35 for milk, $2.50 for teachers, and $3.25 for visitors.
  3. Students must eat at the tables and will sit at their assigned seats.
  4. Students are to leave their tables clean. Trays, cartons, plastic utensils, trash, etc., are to be placed in the proper trash cans.
  5. Students are not to be in any undesignated area during lunch.
  6. No food or drink is to be taken outside of the eating area unless approval is given by the principal.
  7. Students are not permitted to use a microwave in order to warm food brought from home.


FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES - Students whose family income qualifies them for assistance under the Federal Lunch Program may apply for free or reduced lunches on the first day of school or at any time during the school year. Students previously on the program in the Cleveland City Schools are continued on the program at the beginning of school, but must reapply and be approved each year.

SOFT DRINKS - Use of the soft drink machine is limited to those specific occasions approved by the principal.  Students are not allowed to bring soft drinks, sports drinks, tea or similar drink products to school.

VII. Transportation

DRIVING - No student at TLC is to operate a vehicle on campus without first obtaining permission from the principal.

BUS INFORMATION - Cleveland City Schools provides bus services to any student living in the city limits of Cleveland. Bus services are not provided for any student attending Teen Learning Center who lives outside the city limits of Cleveland.  Violation of disciplinary and/or safety procedures relating to bus may result in termination of bus riding privileges.

BUS CONDUCT - The school bus is an extension of school activity; therefore, students shall conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with the established standards for safety and classroom behavior.
Students are under the supervision and control of the bus driver while on his or her bus, and all reasonable directions given by him or her shall be followed.
The principal of the student transported shall be informed by the bus driver of any serious discipline problem and may be called upon to assist if necessary. A student may be denied the privilege of riding the bus if the principal determines that his or her behavior is such as to cause disruption on the bus, or if he or she disobeys state or local rules and regulations pertaining to student transportation. The suspension of a student from riding the school bus shall follow the same procedures as for any other school suspension. Any student who gets off the bus at any point between the pick up point and exit point must present the bus driver with written parental permission and the approval of the principal.

Students shall conform to the following rules of bus behavior:

  1. Remain well back from the roadway while awaiting the bus. Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street at a bus stop. When crossing a street is necessary, students shall always do so far enough ahead of the bus so that they are able to see the face of the bus driver and he or she may adequately observe them.
  2. Students shall not attempt to board the bus until the bus is fully stopped or leave their seats on the bus until their destination is reached.
  3. Keep hands, arms, and heads inside the bus.
  4. Keep articles such as athletic equipment, books, and musical instruments out of the aisle.
  5. Use the emergency door for emergencies only.
  6. Students are not permitted to open or close windows without the permission of the bus driver.
  7. Throwing objects in and out of the bus is prohibited.
  8. Lighting matches, spitting, littering, and use of tobacco are prohibited on the bus.
  9. Opened or unopened food and/or drinks are not permitted on the bus.
  10. Students shall refrain from rude, discourteous, and annoying conduct.
  11. Fighting, pushing, tripping, or scuffling types of behavior are prohibited on the bus and at bus stops.
  12. Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street at a bus stop. When crossing a street is necessary, students shall always do so far enough ahead of the bus so that they are able to see the face of the bus driver and he or she may adequately observe them.


TRANSPORTATION CHANGE – Any change in transportation information must be communicated to office staff by parent in person or by phone contact.  Additionally, (written) documentation is needed for student files.

VIII. HEALTH
School Nurse - A registered nurse is on duty Tuesday mornings from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  If an emergency arises at other hours, office personnel will contact the nurse.
Clinic Rules

  1. A student must have a pass from a teacher to see the nurse.
  2. A student may not wait in the office for an extended period of time.
  3. A student must have a medication form signed by a parent or guardian and physician if it is prescription medication, before the nurse can give medication. If a student does not have a signed form, the prescription medication cannot be administered.
  4. A student may not check out unless the nurse first talks to a parent or guardian.
  5. It is the parent's responsibility to notify Teen Learning Center of any health problems.
  6. Students will not be allowed to call home regarding an illness unless given permission by school nurse or other school staff.


MEDICATION POLICY - Students may not transport medication.  A parent or guardian must register all medication, both prescribed and over-the-counter, in the school office, or the medication will not be administered. Medication is only administered when the student’s health requires that it be given during school hours. If the prescription medication is to be taken three times daily, it can be given at home (e.g. morning, after school, and bedtime). All medication administered in school must be in the original container and labeled. The student’s parent or guardian must give permission in writing on the medication form before prescription and/or nonprescription medication can be administered. Prescription medication must have a written order from the physician on the appropriate form.

DRUG SCREEN – (CCBOE: 6.3071) - All students shall be subject to testing for drugs and alcohol during the school year.  Principals are authorized to order drug tests for individual students when there is a reasonable cause to believe that:

  1. The school board policy on alcohol and drug use has been violated;
  2. A search of lockers produced evidence of the presence of drugs and/or alcohol;
  3. A search of persons and containers produced evidence of a presence of drug and/or alcohol;
  4. A search of vehicles produced evidence of the presence of drugs and/or alcohol; or
  5. Through observation or other reasonable information reported by a teacher, staff member or other student that a student is using drugs and/or alcohol on school property.

 

IX. STAFF

Teen Learning Center

Staff Roster
2006-2007

 

Cliff Eason

Principal

Sylvia Coates

Teacher - English

Valerie Dennis

Teacher - English

Tim Gearrin

Teacher - Math

Seth LaMagna

Teacher - Social Studies

Kimberly Lockhart

Teacher - Special Services

Roger Parks

Teacher - Science

Linda Baird

Bus Driver

Hiawatha Brown

Teaching Assistant

Tasha Hill

Teaching Assistant

Andrea Moore

Secretary

Samantha Newman

Day Porter

Mike Ricker

School Resource Officer