SECTION: 3 ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

ABSENCE
Regular attendance and participation at school are the keys to success at IHMS. Each student is expected to
be in class every period of the day unless properly excused. Frequent absences of students from the day-to-
day classroom experiences disrupt the instructional process. The benefits of instruction, once lost, cannot be
entirely regained. The entire process of education requires a continuity of instruction, class participation,
learning experience, and study. Students are expected to be in attendance every school day in order to
receive maximum benefit from their educational endeavor.

When students are absent, the parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office at 801-826-7110. If
you go to the doctor at any time and are absent from school as a result of that illness, please provide a
note from the doctor to the Attendance Office.

The student must make up all missed work according to each teachers make-up policy.

Utah has a Compulsory Education statute (53A-11-101) that requires students to attend school except
when a parent excuses the students absence for legitimate reasons. A legitimate and verified excuse
from school must be in the form of a note from a doctor, dentist, orthodontist or other medical
professional. If attending a family funeral, the parent must call the Attendance Office. Absences that
the court considers legitimate:
Illness (verified by doctor note provided to Attendance Office)
Medical and dental appointments (verified by doctor note provided to Attendance Office )
Family wedding
Death of family member
Family activity or travel consistent with district/school policy (Educational Leave) arranged in
advance of the event by filling out Educational Leave Form available in the Attendance Office
Court appearance


ATTENDANCE CODES
Parents are encouraged to use Skyward regularly to check on their childrens attendance. If parents need help
accessing Skyward, they can call the Attendance Office for help. The following codes are used in Skyward:

Attendance Code
For:
Definition
A Absence The student was absent and the school received no call or note from the parent
or guardian. This is an unexcused absence and is counted in court truancy
referrals.
T Tardy The student came to class 10 minutes or less late.
W Way late The student came to class more than 10 minutes late.
L Excused/made-up tardy The student came to class late or left early with a valid and verified excuse or
has made-up a tardy.
C Check in/out The student checked in with a valid and verified excuse and then checks out
later in the day or period with a valid and verified excuse.
E Verified excused
absence
The student was absent and is considered excused because of illness, medical
or dental appointment verified by note from doctor, death or funeral of family
member, family wedding, court appearance. This type of absence is not
counted in court referrals.
G Guardian knowledge The parent or guardian provided a note or called the Attendance office
concerning the absence. Although the parent or guardian provided a note
or called the Attendance Office, this type of absence may be considered
unexcused unless the reason for the absence is the death or funeral of
family member, a family wedding, or court appearance. Typically IHMS
begins truancy referrals after the student has 10 guardian knowledge
absences.
I Check in The student was absent during the beginning of the day or period and checked
in with a valid and verified excuse.
J Testing The student was out of class because of a test.
N School Activity The student is out of class due to a school-sponsored activity.
O Check out The student was absent during the end of the day or period and checked out
with a valid and verified excuse.
U Unexcused check-in The student checked into school late with no excusal.
V Educational
leave/vacation
The student is absent due to a prearranged vacation or educational leave.
D In-School
Suspension
The student was in school but missed class because he/she was assigned to ISS.
Z Verified truancy The student was truant and parents, police or school officials verified the
truancy. This includes a student leaving school without checking out through
the Attendance Office, not arriving at school as expected by parents and
school authorities, or missing any part of or all of a scheduled class without
permission.

CHECK IN/OUT
If students arrive after 8:15 a.m., they must check in with the Attendance Office. When students must leave
school during the day, it is their responsibility to obtain a checkout slip from the Attendance Office. The
parents/guardians must phone the Attendance Office to confirm the checkout prior to the students leaving
school. Only the parents or legal guardians may approve students to be checked out from school. Students
may be released to others listed on their registration card only after the parent or guardian has given direct
approval. If the student leaves school without officially checking out, he/she is considered truant. If a
child is not to be released to a non-custodial parent/guardian listed on the card, it is the custodial parents
responsibility to notify the Attendance Office and provide proof of a protective order or court order. If a court
order is lifted, the custodial parent must provide a copy of the court order to the Attendance Office.

EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
Students may apply for up to 10 days of educational leave per school year. A parent must call or send a note to
the Attendance Office before students can receive an Educational Leave Form. Once the student obtains the
form from the Attendance Office, he/she complete and return it before leaving on vacation. If the form is not
completed and given to the Attendance Office BEFORE the event, the student does not receive
educational leave.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
In order that we can reach parents in an emergency, please submit changes of address or phone numbers to the
Attendance Office.

HOME AND HOSPITAL
When a doctor writes an order for a student to be out of school for over 10 days, a parent needs to contact the
Attendance Office to arrange for home and hospital teaching services. Parents or guardians will need to take
the Home and Hospital form to the students doctor. The doctor fills out the form. Parents can return the form
to school or the doctors office can fax the form to IHMS. The fax number is 801-826-7109.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
When students move outside the school boundaries, they need to withdraw from Indian Hills. This process
includes obtaining a withdrawal sheet from the Attendance Office, receiving clearance from each teacher,
returning all textbooks, cleaning out lockers, and paying any fines. Failure to complete all of these steps may
result in delay.

CLOSED CAMPUS AND VISITORS
Indian Hills Middle School has a closed campus policy which means students are not allowed to leave the
campus without following the proper checkout procedures. Also, student visitors will not be allowed at
school including at lunchtime. Adult visitors must obtain a visitor pass from the Main Office before
proceeding into the school building or they may be charged with trespassing. Parents may attend class
with their child but must obtain the permission of the administration and teacher prior to their visit.

REQUESTS FOR HOMEWORK
When students are absent, they are still responsible for doing the work assigned. The best way to find out what
was assigned on a day a student is absent is to check the teachers website. If a student misses three or more
days of school because of illness, parents may request homework by contacting the Attendance Office at 801-
826-7110. Please allow 24 hours between the time the request is made and the time the homework is picked
up.

TRUANCY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
IHMS teachers, staff and administration continually strive to create a meaningful, successful learning
environment for students. The following strategies are used to assist students in being successful at school:
1. Students who are habitually absent are identified through weekly meetings of administrative staff
(counselors, psychologist, administrators). Strategies are developed to assist students.
2. Peer leadership assistance: weekly tutoring offered 3-4 days per week after school by students
trained through the Counseling Center.
3. Study Skills is offered as a weekly assistance group to students who struggle with academic work.
4. Administrative conference: (as needed basis) students working with their parents, counselors
and/or administrators to assist school needs.
5. Teachers may assign ZAP to students to encourage them to complete homework on time.
6. The Canyons Family Center may be used as a resource for students and their families. The Center
offers classes and individual counseling.
7. Sandy City School Resource Officers (SROs) are trained to work specifically with school-age
children. SROs are used to educated students and their families on the consequences of truancy.
8. Students who

INFLUENCE OF ATTENDANCE ON GRADING
Teachers will encourage good attendance, punctuality, and behavior in their classroom. Teachers will make
sure that students understand participation and citizenship is graded in the same way as other course work.
Accountability and reliability are being evaluated in this portion of the grade. IHMS teachers will use the
following attendance guidelines in developing their disclosure statements:

Parent-excused absences (attendance code G) are absences for sickness or family emergency.
Parents may excuse a reasonable number of absences either by sending a note or making personal
contact with the Attendance Office. Students are expected to make up the work they missed. This type
of absence is not to affect negatively either the participation portion of the academic grade or the
citizenship grade. Absences excused by a doctor, dentist, orthodontist, funeral or family wedding must
have documentation provided to the Attendance Office (attendance code E).
A properly verified school-related absence(attendance code N) will not impact negatively either the
participation portion of the academic grade or the citizenship grade. Students are expected to make up
the work they missed.
Vacation release (educational leave) (attendance code V) does not negatively impact either the
participation portion of the academic grade or the citizenship grade. Parents and students must arrange
for education leave prior to the absence.
Truancy (attendance code Z and W): A verified truancy could cause a student to lose points on the
participation portion of the academic grade and the citizenship grade. Teachers are not obligated to
accepted work due that day.
Tardies (attendance code T): Excessive tardies may cause a student to lose points on the participation
portion of the academic grade and will cause the student to receive a citizenship grade of U. The
Disclosure Document will indicate the number of tardies necessary for receiving a U and for loss of
participation and citizenship points.
Alternative activities to make up for missed work and/or lack of attendance must support class goals and
should not be an activity where a student is already receiving credit. All students with excused absences
(parent, school, suspension) must have the same deadlines, the same requirements, the same access to
receiving homework while out of school, and the same opportunity to make up work.
The teachers disclosure statement will have a make-up work policy. Make-up assignments will be
tempered according to the circumstances surrounding the absence and the ability and needs of the
student. A deadline must be extended by at least the number of days a student missed school prior to the
original deadline.

SECTION 4: TARDIES
All teachers will use the same definition for tardy: Students are tardy if they are not in their seat when
the bell rings.

IHMS TARDY POLICY
1. All teachers are encouraged to have their students complete a graded activity each day as soon as the bell
rings. This starter activity will be computed in with each students grade in each class. Tardy (unexcused)
students will receive a zero on this starter activity thus negatively affecting his/her overall grade in the
class. These points cannot be made up. If a student is tardy (excused) or absent, teachers will have the
option of allowing a make-up of that days starter activity OR not counting it. An excused tardy or
absence will not adversely affect a students grade.
2. When a student reaches ten cumulative tardies, an assistant principal will send home a letter alerting
parents.
3. If a student reaches fifteen or more cumulative tardies during the current term, he/she is insubordinate and
may have the following consequences:
15
th
tardy: 1 After School Detention (ASD)
20
th
tardy: 1 ASD
25
th
tardy and subsequent 5
th
tardies: 1 In School Suspension (ISS)

SECTION 5: DISTRICT POLICIES
JIC: STUDENT CONDUCT AND DRESS
(Summary of the policy. The full policy is available on the Districts website: www.canyonsdistrict.org)
1. Student Conduct
a. Classroom Behavior Student behavior in class is expected to be attentive, cooperative, and
conducive to productive learning for all students. Disruptive students are to be disciplined
according to Policy JK: Discipline of Students (See Pages 8-9).
b. Behavior at Assemblies and Activities These activities are privileges and participation is
contingent on appropriate behavior. Students are expected to be respectful. Disruptive or
disrespectful students will lose the privilege of participating and may be subject to
disciplinary action according to Policy JK.
c. Protection and Care of School Property Students are expected to use school equipment and
facilities appropriately. Improper use or treatment of facilities and/or equipment may result in
disciplinary action.
d. Behavior at Competitive Events Students are expected to be respectful and show
sportsmanship. Cheating, rude, disruptive conduct will not be tolerated.
e. Patriotism and Respect for the Flag The Flag of the United States of America will be
displayed at IHMS according to customary and accepted practices. Students will show proper
respect for the Flag. Students and teachers will repeat the Pledge of Allegiance frequently.
Discourteous treatment of the flag or other national symbols shall be cause for disciplinary
action.
f. Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, Narcotics, and Drugs Policy JICH: Drugs and Alcohol (See Pages
9-10).
g. Cellular Telephones Possession of a cellular telephone by students is a privilege that may be
forfeited by students who use their cell phone inappropriately. Students who possess a cellular
phone shall assume responsibility for its care. At no time shall the District or IHMS be
responsible for preventing theft, loss or damage to cell phones brought onto school
property OR for finding or replacing them if lost or stolen. Teachers/administration may
allow cellular telephone use during classroom time, instructional activities and field trips. If
the teacher/administration has not approved their use, cellular telephones must remain off
during these times. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by school administration on a
case-by-case basis to accommodate family emergencies or medical necessity. Students
violating these guidelines will be disciplined in accordance with District Policy JK: Discipline
of Students.

IHMS Policy on Cell Phone/Electronic Equipment (Consistent with District Policy JIC)
1. Students may have silenced mobile devices on their person. The unapproved use of
communication features (e.g., texting) on cellular devices during instructional time or in a
disruptive manner in the school atmosphere is prohibited. School instruction time is from the
first bell of the school day to the dismissal bell at the end of the day.
2. Each teacher has the right to allow the use of mobile devices (e.g., cell phones, laptops, iPods,
personal data assistants) during instructional times.
3. The use of cell phones in the hallway during class periods is prohibited, as it is considered a
disruption to classes taking place.
4. Students may use cell phones during lunch.
5. Consequences for violating policy: 1
st
Offense, phone confiscated, taken to the Attendance Office
and returned at the end of the day to the student; additional offenses, phone confiscated, taken to
the Attendance Office and returned to the students parent.

h. Electronic Devices Any use of an electronic device that exploits personal information,
disrupts the educational process, invades personal privacy or compromises the integrity of
educational programs is strictly prohibited. Students violating these guidelines will be
disciplined in accordance with District policy JKDiscipline of Students.
2. Dangerous or Disruptive Conduct See Policy JK Discipline of Students (See Pages 8-9).
3. School Dress and Grooming Students shall dress in a manner that shows respect for the
educational environment and is befitting the days activities. Students clothing and jewelry must
not present a health or safety hazard or distraction, which would disrupt the educational mission.
Disruption is defined as reactions by other individuals to the clothing or adornment, which
causes the teacher/ administrator to lose the attention of the students, to modify or cease
instructional activities, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.
a. Items that disrupt the educational mission shall not be allowed. Personal items such as
clothing, paraphernalia, jewelry, backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc., shall
be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignias, which are crude, vulgar, profane, violent,
or sexually suggestive.
b. Items which bear advertising, promotions and likeness of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs or which
are contrary to the educational mission, shall not be allowed.
c. All students shall maintain their hair, mustaches, sideburns, and beards in a clean, well-
groomed manner. Hair, which is so conspicuous, extreme, odd in color or style that it draws
undue attention, disrupts, or tends to disrupt or interfere with the learning atmosphere at the
school, shall not be allowed.
d. All students shall wear clean clothing. Clothing, jewelry, accessories and piercings which are
so conspicuous, extreme, or odd that they may draw undue attention, disrupt, or tend to
disrupt, interfere with or pose a health or safety issue to the learning atmosphere at the school,
shall not be allowed.
e. Students shall not wear clothes that are mutilated, cut off, or immodest, e.g., short
shorts, mini skirts, bare midriffs, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, tank shirts, or similar
clothing. Clothing shall cover the midriff, underwear, backs, and cleavage at all times.
Skirts, dresses and shorts must be at least mid-thigh length (3 above the knee) or longer
when seated. Students shall comply with the laws that govern wearing military
uniforms and insignias (Title 10, USC 771-772, and Army Regulations 670 1 29-4).
f. Hats of any kind are not allowed within the building except as part of an approved activity, or
for religious, or medical purposes.
g. School officials may require students to wear certain types of clothing for health or safety
reasons in connection with certain specialized activities.
h. Gang-related clothing, colors, and paraphernalia shall not be allowed in schools or activities.
School officials will determine what constitutes gang clothing, colors, and paraphernalia
after consultation with law enforcement agencies as needed.
i. Shoes that ensure personal safety and hygiene shall be worn at all times.
4. School Dress and Grooming Graduation The policy covers expected dress and grooming for
high school graduation.

JK: DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS
(Summary of the policy. The full policy is available on the Districts website: www.canyonsdistrict.org)
1. Student Code of Conduct IHMS is directed to develop a code of conduct, submit it to the
appropriate district administrator, and distribute it to students, parents, and teachers each year.
2. Dangerous or Disruptive Conduct:
a. Possessing (regardless of intent), using, selling, attempting to possess or sell weapon (or
facsimile), flammable material, explosive device, noxious or flammable material, firework,
chemical weapon, martial arts weapon, or other instrument including those which eject a
projectile or substance of any kind, or any replica or facsimile of any of the above, whether
functional or nonfunctional, whether designed for use as a weapon or for some other use.
b. Causing, or attempting, threatening or conspiring to cause damage to personal or real
property, or causing or attempting, threatening or conspiring to cause harm to a person
through:
i. Possession or distribution of drugs or alcoholic beverages. (See Policy JICH: Drugs and
Alcohol Pages 6-7)
ii. Sexual harassment or fabrication of sexual harassment charges with malicious intent to
defame character.
iii. Arsonthe willful and malicious destruction of any part of a building or its contents or
occupants by use of fire or explosive.
iv. Burglarybreaking, entering or remaining in a structure without authorization during the
hours when the premises are closed to students.
v. Theft/Larceny/Stealingthe intentional unlawful taking and/or carrying away of
property belonging to or in the lawful possession or custody of another.
vi. Criminal Mischiefwillful or malicious injury or damage in excess of $300 to public
property or to real or personal property belonging to another.
vii. Batterythe unlawful and intentional touching or striking of another person against his
or her will.
viii. Assaultplacing another person in fear or apprehension of a harmful or offensive
touching, whether or not a touching is actually intended.
ix. Hazing(See Policy AS95, Conduct Related To School Activities [available on
Districts website at www.canyonsdistrict.org])
x. Vandalismwillfully defacing, cutting, marring, injuring, damaging, or losing school or
staff property. Official grade transcripts and diplomas may be withheld until the student
or the student's parent(s)/guardian has paid for the damage or made appropriate
restitution.
xi. Gang-related Activitydangerous or disruptive activity, which may include but is not
necessarily limited to the following:
1) wearing, possessing, using, distributing, displaying or selling any clothing, jewelry,
emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things which evidence membership in a gang;
2) using a name which is associated with or attributable to a gang; or
3) designating turf or an area for gang activities, occupation, or ownership.
xii. Bullyingaggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of
power or strength. A student is being bullied or victimized when he or she is exposed,
repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more students.
1) Physical bullying: hitting and/or punching
2) Verbal bullying: teasing or name calling
3) Non-verbal or emotional bullying: intimidation through gestures, social exclusion
and relational aggression
4) Cyber-bullying: sending insulting, threatening or harassing messages by phone or
computer, or electronic messaging
xiii. Involvement in any activity which violates federal, state or local law or regulation,
disrupting normal school proceedings, or causing, or attempting, threatening or
conspiring to cause other students to violate federal, state or local law or regulation or to
disrupt school proceedings, or attempting, threatening or conspiring to do any of these.
These activities include, but are not limited to: extortion, forgery, lewdness, and
distributing obscene materials.
xiv. Students with prior knowledge of dangerous or disruptive behavior must report it to
school administration. Students who fail to do so will be subject to appropriate
disciplinary consequences.
3. Due Process Procedures and Disciplinary Action
a. The following disciplinary actions shall be taken in response to any serious violation which
threatens or does harm to school property, to persons associated with the school, or their
property, that involves the possession, control, use, or threatened use of a real or look-alike
weapon, explosive, noxious or flammable material, with intent to intimidate another person or
to disrupt normal school activities, regardless of where it occurs (USC 53A-11-904(1) (3)
i. Immediate suspension
ii. School administration investigation and conference with student and parent
iii. Suspension to District-level hearing and possible year-long expulsion
iv. Notification of students right
v. Procedures for reporting expulsions to superintendent
b. Procedures for other violations of the policy
i. Remove student
ii. Procedures for administration investigation and documentation If school sends student
to District-level hearing or if the issue cannot be resolved immediately, parents are
invited to an informal hearing within 3 school days so that the administration can explain
the charges and evidence
iii. Parents are to be notified of disruptive behavior
iv. School is to make good faith efforts to intervene; lists of possible interventions and
sanctions are included in the policy and include the following possible interventions:
Anger management/self-discipline classes, court/ law enforcement agency, school
guidance specialist, Canyons Family Center, First Offenders program, Division of Family
Services, Child Protective Services or other agency
v. The policy includes a discussion of suspension and citation for habitual disruption that
includes possible sanctions and removal from school and includes the following
sanctions: Behavior contract, community or school service, inter-class timeout, in-school
suspension, before/after-school detention, restitution for damage/harm, parent/guardian
attending class(es) with student, short-term suspension < 10 days, suspension to a
District-level hearing (suspension from all school services and activities, including
receiving homework)

JICH: DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS (ADB)
(Summary of the policy. The full policy is available on the Districts website: www.canyonsdistrict.org)
This policy covers the possession, use, and distribution of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, and other
substances. The possession, use, or distribution, by students, of any substance listed in the guidelines of
this policy is prohibited on school district property, during school hours, and at any school-sponsored extra-
curricular program or activity including those held off of the school property.
1. Prohibited Illegal Substances:
a. All substances defined as illegal in Utah Code 58-37-1 et seq.
b. Alcoholic beverages as defined in Utah Code 32A-1-105
c. Any psychotoxic chemical substance used illegally as defined in Utah Code 76-10-107
d. Illegal possession or use of prescription medications containing any quantity of controlled
substances listed in Utah Code 58-37


Consequences (Note: police will always be called):

Use,
Possession,
Resorting
Subsequent
Offense
Sharing,
Selling,
Distributing
Subsequent
Offenses
Dealing (after
a first offense
w/sharing,
selling,
distributing)
Violation 1
st
Offense 2
nd
Offense Any offense
involving
illegal drugs,
alcoholic
beverages or
psycho-toxic
substances
after a 45-day
sanction has
been imposed
1
st
Offense Any offense
involving
illegal drugs,
alcoholic
beverages or
psycho-toxic
substances
after a 45-day
sanction has
been imposed
Any offense
involving
illegal drugs,
alcoholic
beverages, or
psycho-toxic
substances
where dealing
drugs is
present
Illegal Drugs,
Alcoholic
Beverages,
Psychotoxic
Substances
10-day
Alternative
Education
Placement
(AEP) OR
Early
Intervention
Class
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment
45-day AEP
AND Referral
for
Assessment
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment
180-day AEP
and Referral
for Assessment

2. Prohibited Medication Substances
a. Prescription medications in excess of a recommended 8-hour dosage.
b. Over-the-counter medications in excess of a recommended 8-hour dosage.

Consequences:

Use,
Possession (in
excess of an
8-hour
dosage)
Sharing,
Selling,
Distributing

VIOLA-
TION
1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense
PRESCRIP-
TION
MEDICA-
TIONS
Suspension
to parent
conference
10-day AEP
OR
Early
Intervention
Class
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment
180-day
AEP AND
Referral for
Assessment
OVER-THE-
COUNTER
MEDICA-
TIONS
Suspension
to parent
conference
10-day AEP
OR
Early
Intervention
Class
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment
Suspension to
Parent
Conference
45-day AEP
AND
Referral for
Assessment

JBA: NON-DISCRIMINATION (AC)
(Summary of the policy. The full policy is available on the Districts website: www.canyonsdistrict.org)
This policy covers illegal harassment and other forms of discrimination based upon sex, race, color, ethnic
background, national origin, religion, gender, creed, age, citizenship, or disability. of a student by
employees and other adults in the school or at school sponsored activities and sexual harassment of a
student by another student in the school or at a school sponsored activitythis includes same sex as well as
opposite sex. It is against Board Policy for any student or employee to engage in any of the activities
defined below.
1. Definitions
a. Clearly Offensive Conduct: Conduct, be it verbal or nonverbal, which when perceived in its
overall context, would be taken by a reasonable person, similarly situated, to be strongly
objectionable.
b. Demeaning or Derisive Behavior: Behavior which substantially lowers the status, dignity or
standing of another individual, or which insults or otherwise belittles or shows contempt for
another individual.
c. Discrimination: Conduct, including words or gestures and other actions, which adversely
affects a student's learning environment or results in disparate treatment based upon their
immutable characteristics such as sex, race, color, ethnic background, national origin,
religion, gender, creed, age, citizenship, or disability.
d. Harassment: Unwelcome conduct of an offensive nature that is demeaning or derisive or
occurs substantially because of the race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion,
gender, creed, age, citizenship or disability and which creates a hostile educational
environment. Harassment shall include one or more of the three levels described below. If
conduct is clearly offensive only one incident may be necessary to establish harassment:
i. Level OneGeneralized Harassment: Includes intentional behavior directed at an entire
group which is based on demeaning or derisive stereotypes, and is so severe or pervasive
that it creates a hostile learning environment. Examples include comments or jokes,
physical gestures or visual displays such as posters, etc.
ii. Level TwoIndividually Targeted Harassment: Includes intentional, non-criminal
behavior which is targeted at an individual or particular members of a group, which can
be verbal, physical or visual that is so severe or pervasive that it adversely affects the
learning environment. Examples include negative or offensive comments, jokes,
suggestions or gestures directed to an individual's or group's race, ethnicity or national
origin.
iii. Level ThreeCriminal Harassment: Harassing behavior that violates state or federal
criminal statutes. Examples include criminal harassment, criminal assault, sexual
assault, rape, criminal mischief, stalking, arson or trespass.
e. Retaliation: Any form or sanction, restraint, coercion, discrimination or adverse treatment
against a person because that person has asserted, or has assisted another person to assert, a
discrimination complaint in either a formal or informal manner with the district, or with any
state or federal agency, or because that person has testified, assisted or participated in any
manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing related to a discrimination complaint.
f. Sexual Harassment: A form of sex (gender) discrimination. It consists of unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature that is based on one or more of the following conditions: Submission to such conduct
is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition to educational benefit.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis for decisions
affecting the student's educational program. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of
unreasonably interfering with a student's educational performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive learning environment. There are two types of sexual harassment:
i. Hostile Environment: The three levels of hostile environment are the same as those
listed for other harassment; e.g., generalized harassment, individually targeted
harassment, and criminal harassment.
ii. Harassment that culminates in a tangible action which alters the conditions of the
educational programs (previously called quid pro quo).
Sexual harassment may include: Sex role stereotyping which involves unequal treatment on
the basis of gender. Visual or verbal gestures expressed through posters, cartoons or jokes.
Criminal touching or actions that are visually shocking, quid pro quo cases, and/or
unwelcome sexual behavior initiated by an employee, student, volunteer or non-employee.
2. The following procedure is available for those who believe they are victims of harassment or
discrimination, or who witness such acts:
a. Seek to resolve issue directly with the accused.
b. Seek to resolve issues through administrative personnel.
c. Register a formal complaint with the Director of Civil Rights and Accommodations who will
initiate an investigation

JICFA HAZING AND BULLYING
(Summary of the policy. The full policy is available on the Districts website: www.canyonsdistrict.org)
1. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that schools are a safe and orderly environment for all
students and employees and that engenders respect, civility, and dignity. Students and school
employees are prohibited from engaging in any form of hazing or bullying on school property, in
conjunction with any school activity or involving any person associated with a school activity
regardless of where it occurs.
2. Students or school employees who initiate, promote, and/or engage in any of the activities defined
below will face disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, expulsion, loss of participation
in extracurricular activities, probation, and/or termination of employment. In addition, conduct
that may rise to the level of suspect criminal activity will be referred to law enforcement. The
policy does not prohibit expressive activity protected by the First Amendment of the United States
Constitution.
3. Definitions:
a. Bullying: Intentionally or knowingly committing an act that:
i. Endangers the physical health or safety of a school employee or student;
ii. Involves any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding,
calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or
exposure to the elements;
iii. Involves consumption of any food, liquor, food, or other substance;
iv. Involves other physical activity that endangers the physical health and safety of a school
employee or students; or
v. Involves physically obstructing a school employees or students freedom to move; and
vi. Is done for the purpose of placing a school employee or student in fear of physical harm
to the school employee or student; or harm to property of the school or employee or
student.
b. Hazing: Intentionally or knowingly committing an act that:
i. Endangers the physical health or safety of a school employee or student;
ii. Involves any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding,
calisthenics, bruising, electric shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or
exposure to the elements;
iii. Involves consumption of any food, liquor, food, or other substance;
iv. Involves other physical activity that endangers the physical health and safety of a school
employee or students; or
v. Involves physically obstructing a school employees or students freedom to move; and
vi. Is done for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, holding office in,
or as a condition for, membership or acceptance, or continued membership or acceptance,
in any school or school sponsored team, organization, program or event; or
vii. If the person committing the act against a school employee or student knew that the
school employee or student is a member of, or candidate for, membership with a school,
or school sponsored team, organization, program, or event to which the person
committing the act belongs or participates in.
c. Cyberbullying: Using the Internet, a cell phone, or another device to send or post text,
video, or an image with the intent or knowledge, or with reckless disregard, that the text,
video, or image will hurt, embarrass, or threaten an individual, regardless of whether the
individual directed, consented to, or acquiesced in the conduct, or voluntarily accessed the
electronic communication.
d. Harassment: Repeatedly communicating to another individual, in an objectively demeaning
or disparaging manner, statements that contribute to a hostile learning or work environment
for the individual.
e. Retaliate: An act or communication intended as retribution against a person for reporting
bullying, hazing, harassment, or cyberbullying, or to improperly influence the investigation
of, or the response to, a report of bullying or hazing.
4. Student Discipline
a. Students who initiate, promote, and/or engage in this type of behavior will be subject to
discipline under the Districts Student Discipline Policy, JK.
b. Students who have knowledge of such behavior have a duty to report it to the school
administration. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary actions.
c. Students who make false allegations regarding these behaviors may be subject to disciplinary
action.
5. Employee Discipline
a. Employees who initiate, promote, and/or engage in this type of behavior will be subject to
adverse employment action under the Districts orderly termination policies.
b. Employees who have knowledge of such behavior have a duty to report it to the school
administration. Failure to do so constitutes an unprofessional practice.
c. Employees who make false allegations regarding these behaviors may be subject to
disciplinary action.


SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT
Section 504 and the ADA are laws that prohibit discrimination against persons with a disability by any
institution receiving federal financial assistance. Definition of a Qualified Individual with a Disability
under Section 504 and the ADA are outlined as such:
1. A person with a disability is any person who:
a. Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
Determining whether the impairment substantially limits a students ability to learn is often
critical to the Section 504 eligibility decision. In this regard, the only guidance that the Office
of Civil Rights (OCR) has provided is the statement that by definition, a person who is
succeeding in regular education does not have a disability which substantially limits the
ability to learn.
b. Has a record of such an impairment; or
c. Is regarded as having such an impairment. The 2008 Amendments further define the term
regarded as having an impairment to mean that the individual must establish that he/she has
been subjected to an action prohibited under the ADA because of actual or perceived physical
or mental impairments whether or not the impairment limits or is perceived to limit a major
life activity. This section of the law does not apply to impairments that are transitory and
minor, which is an impairment with an actual or expected duration of six months or less.
[Note: The second and third prongs of the definition referring to individuals with a record of or regarded as
having an impairment is relevant only when some negative action is taken based on the perception or
record. They cannot be the basis upon which the requirement for a free appropriate public education
(FAPE) is triggered. The mere fact that a student has a record of or is regarded as disabled is
insufficient, in itself, to trigger Section 504 protections that require the provision of FAPE. Therefore, a
school district is not required to develop a Section 504 plan for such student]

In order to fulfill obligations under Section 504, the Canyons School District has the responsibility to avoid
discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any
person with a disability should knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and/or practices of the
school system.

The school district has responsibilities under Section 504, which include the obligation to identify,
evaluate, and if the student is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate
educational services.

A parent must sign a form to give consent for testing of their student. A parent may request this
form by contacting the principal of any school in the Canyons School District or the school buildings
Section 504 Coordinator. (Mr. Segura, the school psychologist, is IHMSs Section 504 Coordinator.)

If a parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the multi-disciplinary team or the school
district, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial district hearing officer.

If there are any questions, please free to contact the Canyons School District Section 504 Compliance
Officer (801-826-5350).

SECTION 6: GENERAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The curriculum at Indian Hills Middle School gives every student the opportunity to succeed. The basic
curriculum requires all students to study reading, writing, mathematics, science, health, social studies, and
physical education. In addition, this basic program is enhanced by excellent courses in fine arts, technology
education, family and consumer science, and foreign languages.

CAFETERIA
Indian Hills Middle School has a cafeteria where our students may enjoy their lunches in a healthy, pleasant
environment. Nutritional, low cost lunches ($2.00) are available to students. For this price, the student
receives an entre, two side dishes, and a beverage. If the student buys a second lunch or lunch for a friend,
he/she will be charged $3.00. Each student is assigned a computerized lunch number that he/she will use while
at Indian Hills Middle School. This number must be kept confidential and will be used each time the student
goes through a lunch line. Students are asked to make deposits to their lunch account in the Main Office
before 9:30 a.m. to receive credit for that day.

After finishing their lunch and if weather permits, students may exit the cafeteria and stay within the
boundaries at the south and west ends of the campus. Reminder to parents and students: IHMS has a closed
campus policy for lunch. The principal or an assistant principal must clear any exceptions. Students must
have a lunch pass if they go home for lunch.

COUNSELING
The Counseling Center is located near the Main Office. Staffed by caring, qualified counselors, the
Counseling Center is prepared to assist when problems of an educational, vocational, or personal nature arise.
Students, parents, and staff members are encouraged to seek assistance by contacting the counseling secretary
for appointments. A school psychologist is also available.

Students are assigned to a school counselor according to the first letter of their last name.

Mrs. Wolfe, A-G Mrs. Bates, H-N
Ms. Jones O-Z Dr. Segura, Psychologist

HALL PASS
During class time, students are permitted in the halls ONLY when they have a valid hall pass.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER (LMC)
The LMC is open for student use daily from 7:40 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The LMC has a variety of books, reference
materials, audiovisual materials, magazines, computers, a photocopier, and an array of material-production
items. Students may use these items for research and school studies. If special assistance is required,
arrangements may be made with the media coordinator. Students may come to the LMC before and after
school and during passing periods without a pass. During class periods, the assigned teacher must issue a pass.
All backpacks, food, and drinks must be left outside of the LMC. Students are also encouraged to come in
during the lunch periods, but must obtain a hall permit (obtained in the LMC) before doing so. Books may be
checked out for a period of three weeks.

LIBRARY FINE POLICY
1. Upon checking out a book, students will be given a verbal and written notice of the due date for all
checked out items.
2. Late books will be assessed a fine of $.10 per day per book. Students will be responsible for
paying any fines as soon as possible.
3. Parents will be notified of a students fine by email and/or a phone call.
4. If the book is lost, students will replace it with a duplicated copy they have purchased. Any late
fines will be paid.
5. Further action will occur if deemed necessary by the administration

LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
IHMS discourages the use of electronic devices such as cell phones, iPads, iPods, DVD, and games during
school not only because they distract from the educational purposes of school, but because of the possibility
the item may be stolen. If personal calculators are used in school, please put your name on them. Canyons
School District or Indian Hills Middle School is not responsible for any personal property which is lost,
stolen, or vandalized on school property or which may have been entrusted for storage and/or
safekeeping by Canyons School District, Indian Hills Middle School, or any employee of the Canyons
School District. Also, there is no provision for payment for any personal item that is taken from Canyons
School District property. If you have an item that is lost or stolen, make a report in the Attendance Office. It
is recommended that you have your name engraved on any personal device.

REPORT CARDS
A report card will be issued to each student at the end of each term. Students will have the responsibility to
take their own report cards home for the first and second terms. The report card for third term will be mailed.
Mid-term progress reports will be issued at the middle of each term and will be hand carried home to parents.
Parents may request a special progress report by accessing the Internet or contacting the Counseling Center.
Additionally, deficiency notices are mailed home before the end of the term to parents of students who
currently have one or more Ds and/or Fs.

SCHEDULE CHANGES
When a schedule change is requested, the following Class Change Policy will be followed:

Any student wanting a change from one teacher to another in the same subject area will need to meet the
following criteria:
1. Obtain and fill out a Request for Schedule Change
2. Have your parent schedule a meeting them with the teacher from whom the change is being
requested.
3. Obtain signatures from both the exiting and receiving teachers acknowledging the transfer.
4. Any issues that may present conflict with the transfer will be referred to an administrator.
5. Return the completed Schedule Change Form to the Counseling Center.
6. No schedule request is guaranteed.
7. No schedule changes are guaranteed. Not all schedule change requests can be granted.

SICK ROOM
If a student is sick enough to leave class, he/she must get a teacher referral and go to the Attendance Office.
After 15 minutes, the student will be sent back to class. If the student is too ill to remain in school, the parent
or guardian will be contacted. If you are sick and need to go home, you must call home and check out from the
Attendance Office. You will not be excused from class if you spend the class period in the restroom.

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Indian Hills is dedicated to meeting the special educational and/or physical needs of all our
students. Specialists are available to help with vision, speech and hearing, physical
disabilities, learning disabilities, and psychological needs.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The activity program provides for social and cultural development. Students are encouraged to participate in
these activities. Student behavior should be courteous at all times. For assemblies, students are expected to
enter the auditorium quietly, in an orderly manner, and maintain appropriate, acceptable behavior at all times.

TELEPHONES
If a student needs to use the phone, he/she must obtain permission from a teacher or staff member and must go
to the Attendance Office.

TEXTBOOKS, EQUIPMENT, LOCKERS, AND SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are responsible for respecting and maintaining all school property including textbooks, equipment,
and lockers. Students are responsible for keeping lockers neat, safe, and secure. Vandalizing textbooks,
equipment, and lockers with writing, tagging, stickers, or by mistreating them in any way will result in possible
loss of locker privileges, restitution, fines, student-parent-administrator conference, or suspension. Students
are expected to keep all locker combinations confidential. Students are not to share lockers. School officials
reserve the right to search student lockers for periodic inspections as well as for suspicion of inappropriate
behaviors. Illegal items found in student lockers will be confiscated and offending students will be prosecuted.
The school and district are not responsible for lost and/or stolen items kept in lockers. Do not decorate
lockers for birthdays. Locker clean up will be the responsibility of the user.

SECTION 7: STUDENT RECOGNITION AND SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Student recognition programs at Indian Hills Middle School provide an opportunity for students to be
acknowledged for exemplary behavior.

The following programs are designed to recognize deserving individuals:

Students with PERFECT ATTENDANCE (including no tardies) for the entire year will be recognized
at the end of the year.
Students caught obeying Indian Hills rules will receive WARRIOR CARDS, which qualify them to
participate in drawings.
Two boys and two girls from each grade will be chosen once a month as a CITIZEN OF THE
MONTH by the faculty as the students best exemplifying positive student behavior.
Students who have a 3.5 GPA or higher will receive recognition for their efforts on the WARRIOR
HONOR ROLL.
An IHMS faculty member will recognize one student each day as the WARRIOR OF THE DAY.

SECTION 8: PLAN CCR CONFERENCES
Every student will have an opportunity to meet with his/her parents and a counselor to review student
education and career goals in a formal PLAN CCR Conference. Because parental support is a primary
influencing factor in student success, this conference will help parents maintain regular communication with
their child and school staff, thus demonstrating an active interest in their childs performance. Additionally,
student-led/parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year.

SECTION 9: PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA)
The PTSA makes significant contributions to the education programs of IHMS. PTSA Membership Dues are
$7.50 per year. The dues collected are used to fund school assemblies and awards, Ribbon Week activities,
and school needs. The boards philosophy is to use membership funds to cover the expenses of student
enrichment activities and school improvement projects rather than solicit funds through annual fundraisers.
Consequently, all dues and donations are welcome.

A Student Memory Book, a soft covered photo album, will be available to all students. Student pictures and
school event photographs will be included in the book. The memory books have been popular and may be paid
for at the fall student-led/parent-teacher conferences. Money will be accepted until the end of February.
Further information will be provided. The cost of the Memory Book is $25.00 if pre-ordered. The PTSA
orders a few extra Memory Books. These will be sold for $30.00. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee
receiving a memory book.

PTSA volunteers contribute to the educational success of IHMS. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to
become actively involved in volunteer programs available at school.

SECTION 10: BUILDING ACCESS AND SAFETY
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Fire and earthquake drills are required at regular intervals. At the first signal of a fire drill, everyone must
promptly leave the building using the prescribed route and remain outside until a signal is given to return to the
building. Whenever the school is evacuated, students and teachers will follow I ncident Command procedures.
Tampering with fire alarms is a serious offense. Anyone tripping an alarm as a prank will automatically be
suspended and referred to the fire marshal. Earthquake drills will also be conducted. During an earthquake
drill, everyone in the school should seek shelter under a desk, table, or other protective structure. Everyone is
to remain in the building unless otherwise directed.

BUS TRANSPORTATION
According to state regulations and Canyons School District policy, sixth graders qualify for bus transportation
if they live 1 or more miles from the school. Seventh and eighth graders do NOT qualify for bus
transportation unless they live two or more miles from the school. The District Transportation Office has
carefully surveyed the area. This survey is the basis for identifying students who may ride a bus to school.
Students who do not qualify to ride the bus will not be allowed to do so unless the district issues space-
available passes.

HARASSMENT POLICY SUMMARY
Canyons School District students and employees have the right to work in a comfortable, non-threatening, non-
discriminatory environment. Harassment produces the opposite affect. It makes the receiver feel
uncomfortable or threatened. Harassment can involve written, verbal or physical behaviors. Students who feel
they are being harassed should, if possible, tell the individual doing the harassing to stop. If it continues,
students should report the problem to a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Violators of the harassment policy
will be subject to strict administrative discipline, which may include detention, suspension, and possible
criminal prosecution. (For additional information, please see the information under JBA: Discrimination and
JICFA: Hazing and Bullying on Pages 10-12.)

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
Students may have on their persons or in their lockers over-the-counter medications for personal use only
and no more than an 8-hour dose. A student having more than an 8-hour dosage on his/her person or who
distributes the medication to other students will be subject to the consequences outlined in JICH: Drug and
Alcohol Use by Students (ADB). Medications should be clearly labeled so that a person can tell what kind
of medication it is. If there is a need for a student to have other prescription medication during the school
day, a signed note indicating dosage, method, and schedule must be obtained from a health practitioner and
a note from a parent/guardian requesting that the medication be administered during regular school hours
must be given to the school. Official forms are available in the Counseling Center. These medicines will
be kept in a locked cabinet. For additional information, please see the information under JICH: Drug and
Alcohol Use by Students (ADB) on pages 9-10.

SAFE WALKING ROUTES
Parents are encouraged to select the safest, most logical route between school and home. Students are expected
to respect private property and to take reasonable care to ensure their own safety going to and from school.

How is a Warrior Armed? - With an Arrow!
Responsible, Respectful, Safe

Responsible Respectful Safe
Assemblies
Make good choices
Be attentive
Separated by grades
Follow teacher
Sit with class
Be silent
Applaud/respond appropriately
Keep hands and feet to self
Listen
Be engaged
Have feet on the floor
Sit in chair
Walk
Use stairs
Cafeteria
Place trash in garbage cans
Return trays
Pay for your lunch
Keep food in cafeteria
Clean table
Go to front of line with ZAP ticket
Leave with your grade level
Make healthy food choices
Keep hands and feet to self
Eat own lunch
Say please and thank you to
lunch ladies and custodians
Use appropriate language w/
peers
Take proper place in line
Use best manners
Sit on bench
Keep floor clean
Walk
Hallways
Stop briefly at locker
Use your own locker
Leave promptly after school
Carry a hall pass
Place trash in garbage cans
Be in proper place at all times
Keep combination confidential
Keep hands and feet to self
Open and close lockers using
hands and combination
Use appropriate language with
everyone
Use indoor voice
Engage in appropriate peer
relationships
Stand
Keep halls empty except during
class changes
Walk on right side (look like
moving cars on the street)
Move away from intersections
Treat intersections like round-
about
Library and
Computer Lab
Get lunch pass before school
Clean up after self
Know computer access
information
Clean areas
Return books to proper place
Read/research/write
Ask for help if needed
Speak with quiet voice
Use books and equipment
appropriately
Use appropriate language with
everyone
Keep food and drink out
Sit in chair
Put backpacks by side of wall
Restrooms
Place trash in proper containers
Flush toilet
Wash hands
Use facilities and leave
Use restrooms for intended
purpose
Take care of personal needs
during breaks
Keep games and competition out
Honor others privacy
Use appropriate language
Keep surfaces graffiti free

Keep floor/walls clean
Keep seats clean
Keep food and drink out

With Adults
Respond politely and quickly to
requests
Know your limits
Act appropriately
Keep private areas covered
Use please and thanks
Use adults last name and title
Look adult in eye
Keep hands and feet to self
Use appropriate language
Follow dress code
Give personal space
Wait for proper time to talk
Notice on-going conversations
and wait to be acknowledged
before speaking

In This
Classroom
Prepared with required materials
Complete work on time
Be in seat when bell rings
Wait in seat until dismissed
Write complete name on papers
Begin bell ringers/starters
promptly

Listen attentively to
instruction/discussion
Use appropriate language
Keep hands and feet to self
Be honest/have integrity
Follow directions promptly
Raise hands
Be positive
Believe in self