Table of Contents Revised
OSD Administrative Staff School Grounds Map
Mission Statement 2010 - 2011 School Calendar
A Extra-Curricular Activities 12 Public Display of Affection (PDA) 18
Abuse, Neglect, Inappropriate Body Contact 2 F R
Admissions, Policy Statement 1 Fire/Disaster/Crisis Policy 14 Religious Services 6
Allowance 2 Fund Raising 14 Residential Evaluation Plan (REP) 18
Asbestos Hazard Act 2 G S
Athletics 2 Grades 3 Schedule Changes 7
Attendance 2 Graduation Requirements 3 School Behavior Expectations 4
B Grievance With Staff 14 School Bus Student Conduct 16
Bedtimes 7 H School Clubs/Organizations 7
Blogs/Websites/E-Mails/Instant & Text Messages 13 Harassment of Students 8 Search/Seizure 19
Bullying Prevention (Act) 9 Hazing 7 Senior Expenses 19
Bullying Prevention (Reporting) 9 Health Services 14 Severe Weather/Tornadoes 14
C Hearing Aids 15 Sign communication Policy 1
Cameras 14 History 1 Skateboard, Bicycles, Roller Blades 5
Cars On Campus 6 Honor Dorm Removal 22 Smoke Free Campus 19
Cell Phone Misconduct 13 Honor Dorm Rules/Privileges 21 Social Services 19
Cell Phone/Telephone Use 13 I Student Advocate 19
Cheating 3 IEP's 17 Student Check Out 3
Correction, Additives/Amendments 22 Insurance 17 Student Code of Conduct 4
Counseling 6 Interpreting Services 17 Student Dress Code 5
D I-Pods/MP3/CD Players 13 Student Finance 19
Dating 4 ISS 17 Student Records 19
Day Students 11 L Tardiness 3
Day Students (after school) 11 Laundry 17 Textbooks 18
Day Students (Dorm Rules) 11 Library 17 The Deaf Oklahoman 21
Dining Room Guidelines 12 Living Off Campus 18 Threat of Bodily Harm 9
Discipline 8 M Transportation 9
Discipline Committee 11 Mail 18 Truancy 3
Dorm Areas to be Checked 7 Medications 14 V
Dormitory Life 6 Movie Guidelines 18 Violence/Weapons Policy 10
Dormitory Placement 4 N Visiting Staff Members (Off campus) 21
Dormitory Rooms 4 Nondiscrimination Policy 1 Visitors 21
Drug Dog Notice 18 O W
E Off Campus Privileges 5 Waking Up 6
Electronic Equip. (Dorm) 21 Overdue/Lost Books 17 Warning Light Identification 14
Electronic Management 12 P Weekend Stay On Campus 12
Eligibility 7 Parent Conferences 7
Expected Behavior Compliance 4 Passes 18
Extended School Year (ESY) 22 Possession of Deadly Weapon 9
OSD ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. Michael O’Brien, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Director
1-800-845-8476 or mobrien@okdrs.gov
Larry Hawkins, Superintendent
(580) 622-4908 or (580) 618-1311
KaAnn Varner, Principal
(580) 622-5055, (580) 618-4446
Traci Prince, Director of Student Assessment
(580) 622-4930, (580) 618-1315
Carolyne Paradiso, Director, Special Projects
(580) 622-4956, (580) 618-0534
Linda Dyer, SLPI Coordinator
(580) 622-4973
Betty Stephens, Business Manager
(580) 622-4902, (580) 618-1314
Thomas Thompson, Dean of Students
(580) 622-4925, (580) 618-1904
Mark Saunders, RN, Student Health Center
(580) 622-4923, (580) 993-0919
Sue Cole, Social Services
(580) 622-4933
Trina Ellis, Transportation Supervisor
(580) 622-4926, (580) 618-1316
Gary Almon, Maintenance
(580) 622-4919, (580) 618-1317
Security
(580) 618-0694, 618-1313
O.S.D.
Mission Statement
Our Vision is….
that Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the state of Oklahoma have the same opportunities as all
children to learn and be successful in a barrier free environment.
Statement of Mission
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf will provide a “quality education” to all students
in a way that—
Continually increases expectations for and achievements of every student,
Develops healthy self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, and strong work habits in all students,
Creates a safe, positive, barrier free environment for learning,
Meets the challenge of educating a culturally and economically diverse student population,
Stimulates continuous professional growth which ensures effective, innovative classroom
instruction,
Engages parents as equal partners in their child’s education, and
Unifies the community to make school improvement a priority.
Desired Outcomes
That every student is equipped for life-long learning, responsible citizenship, and
productive employment in an ever-changing society.
Our Vision….opportunities for success
Statement of Mission….quality education
Desired Outcomes….equipped for life
History residing within the State of Oklahoma. The local school
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) was first districts (also known as the LEAs) are advised of all
established as part of a private school for blind children referrals. Admission to the school is accomplished
of the Five Civilized Tribes at Fort Gibson in 1897. In through application direct from parents or guardians.
1898, the Territorial School for the Deaf was founded at The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is committed to
Guthrie. A five-year contract from the territorial assuring that the provisions of IDEA- Public Law 101-476
authorities was made to care for deaf children under are met and, toward this end, cooperates with the local
boarding school regulations. In 1907, the state school education agencies (LEA’s).
was established and moved to Sulphur. In 1908, the first
classes were conducted in Sulphur. When OSD accepts a child, it begins a collaboration with
the LEA who is ultimately responsible for the services
A concurrent resolution passed by the Oklahoma needed for the student. Should placement at OSD not be
Legislature in March 1982 designated the Oklahoma successful, the student will be referred back to the home
School for the Deaf as a statewide resource center for district. OSD will be available to assist in the transition
the needs of deaf children and school districts across the back to public school.
state and that “such resources shall include the testing,
evaluation, academic, vocational, counseling, training, Nondiscrimination Policy
health, and communication services for all persons and It is the policy of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf not to
school districts which may benefit.” This Senate Bill discriminate in its programs of education, employment,
SB850 became law July 1, 2000. and all other activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex age or handicap. Any complaints of
OSD Policy Statement on Admissions discrimination should be directed to the Superintendent
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is a state residential of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf.
school whose legal purpose is to provide educational
services to deaf and hard of hearing children residing in
Sign Communication Philosophy
the State of Oklahoma.
The faculty, staff and administration of the Oklahoma
School for the Deaf affirm the following statement as
The basic eligibility criteria are outlined as follows in their philosophy of communication.
Article II, Section 5803 of the Oklahoma Constitution:
We believe that all students have the right to a
“All residents…who are deaf to the extent that they bilingual school environment. This means the earliest
cannot acquire an education in the common schools of possible access to American Sign Language (ASL)—the
the State and of suitable age and capacity…are entitled primary language of Deaf culture—and access to the
to an education in the School for the Deaf without English language via reading, writing, audition/listening,
charge.” speech reading and speech. It also means an opportunity
to gain knowledge about both Deaf and Hearing cultures
The IDEA and the Oklahoma State Department of and equal respect for these two cultures and their
Education’s definitions are as follows: primary languages, ASL and English. Within this
environment, students have the opportunity to develop a
“Deafness” means a hearing impairment that is so foundation for language competency and effective
severe that the child is impaired in processing linguistic functioning in both Deaf and Hearing communities.
information through hearing, with or without
amplification that adversely affects a child’s educational We believe that this fundamental student right fosters
performance, in accordance with the Policies and respect and understanding. We shall provide an
Procedures for Special Education in the Oklahoma academically- and culturally enriched learning
Manual. environment for all students in order that they may
develop a sense of identity within both Deaf and Hearing
“Hearing Impairment” - a hearing impairment, whether communities.
permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child’s
educational performance, but which is not included We recognize that students come to school possessing a
under the definition of “deafness.” broad range of language and communication skills,
potential for these skills, and preferences. We respect
The school accepts referrals from local education these preferences and we are committed to supporting
agencies (LEAs), educational cooperatives, and parents our students in using and developing language skills in a
variety of communication modes. Therefore, we support
the use of sign language alone, spoken language alone, Worker, (580) 622-4933.
and sign and spoken language together (simultaneous
communication) as appropriate with individual students. Allowance
A weekly allowance is very important to help students
In order to support the above, we are committed to gain confidence and provide independence. All money
providing professional development that will enable our should be turned into Student Finance to be deposited
staff to function as a collaborative team that possesses into the student accounts. Any money deposited by the
the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to parents will be returned at the end of the year after all
implement a bilingual, multicultural enrichment program financial obligations are met, i.e. library dues, medical
for OSD. expenses, etc. Borrowing money from other students or
staff is discouraged.
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
In 1988, The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Athletics
(AHERA) was signed into law by President Reagan. Since Student athletes must have parent permission and a
the enactment of AHERA, all schools nationwide are physical examination before they may play on an
required to take comprehensive action relative to organized athletic team.
asbestos in their buildings. These actions include Students must meet eligibility requirements as set
inspections by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the OSSAA. Refer to OSD’s “Student-Athlete
accredited inspectors, the assessment of condition, Handbook” for more information.
potential exposure of asbestos materials, and the posting Insurance for student athletes is the responsibility of
of warning labels. the parents.
All athletic events that require student athletes to be
Oklahoma School for the Deaf has taken an aggressive on campus during weekends or traveling to other
step toward the protection of human health in the schools require written parents’ permission in
implementation of its AHERA Compliance Program. The advance.
program, designed by an in-house inspection and
management team of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf,
exceeds the requirements of AHERA. ATTENDANCE
Student attendance in class is an integral part of the
An Asbestos Inspection and Management Plan have been learning process. Being a part of regular instruction and
designed to identify any presence of Asbestos Containing participating in class discussions are invaluable
Materials (ACM) and to provide a program to control ingredients of education. OSD will comply with Oklahoma
those materials and prevent any risk to building laws and the State Department of Education
occupants. ACM were found to be present in OSD Accreditation Standards pertaining to compulsory school
buildings and facilities. The inspection results, attendance.
Management Plan, and abatement (removal) schedules
are on file for public review and may be examined by It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school
contacting the Designated Responsible Party, OSD’s when a student is absent and to be aware of the number
Business Manager at (580) 622-4900 or by visiting the of absences the student has. It is the responsibility of the
Business Office at Oklahoma School for the Deaf, 1100 classroom teacher and principal to make every
East Oklahoma Street, Sulphur, Oklahoma, 73086. reasonable effort to notify the parent before failure
caused by excessive absenteeism is enacted.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call. By
our actions to comply with the AHERA Rule, we have If an illness will keep your child out of school for three (3)
taken every measure to continue to provide a safe and or more days, you may call the office by 9:00am and
healthy environment for our students, employees, and request their homework assignments. They will be
patrons. available in the office by 3:00pm.
Abuse, Neglect, Inappropriate Body Contact No student who is absent more than three hours a day of
a scheduled school activity will be allowed to participate
OSD has a policy about child abuse, neglect, and
in the activity.
inappropriate body contact. Any abuse, neglect, or
inappropriate physical contact will not be tolerated. It is
The following are examples of Excused
the legal responsibility to report any suspected child
Absences:
abuse or neglect to the OSD Social Worker. To see a
complete copy of the policy, contact the OSD Social
a) Illness or injury to student communication or disruption during an exam or copying
b) Doctor or dental appointment assignments may result in disciplinary action and a zero.
c) Bereavement
d) Serious illness or emergency in immediate Tardiness
family; It is important that all students get to school and class on
time. When students are late to school or class they will
e) State Senator or Representative Page (as
receive a tardy. If they have received 4 tardies in a 9
provided in State Statutes and not to be
week period, they will receive a principal’s detention.
counted in the total 10 excused absences) nd
The tardy policy goes into effect after the 2 full week of
f) Recognized religious holidays an associated school.
travel (for example, Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur – are not to be counted in the total
absences).
Truancy
Truancy is defined as being absent from school or an
All other absences are unexcused. Students will not be
assigned area without the permission of the school or the
counted absent for approved school activities.
knowledge of the parents. Any student who leaves a class
or school grounds without permission will be considered to
Long term projects or assignments with two (2) or more
be truant and will be disciplined.
weeks notice may be assigned a definite due date. st
1 offense: Three day suspension from school
Student shall turn in assignment even if not in nd
2 offense: Ten day suspension from school
attendance on that day. Long-term illness or extreme rd
3 offense: Removal for remainder of the school year
circumstances may be appealed to the principal.
Work missed due to excused absences may be made up
Grades
and credit given for such work. Work must be made up The OSD school year is divided into four (4) grading
within two (2) school days for the first day of absence periods of nine (9) weeks each. A semester is two
and one (1) day for subsequent days; i.e. three (3) (2) grading periods of nine (9) weeks each or ½ the
consecutive absences, work must be completed in four (4) school year.
school days. (Exceptions may be made by the teacher to Grade reports will be sent home after each nine
extend the time but not to decrease the time allowed to weeks’ grades are finished. Students who get failing
make up the work.) grades for the semester will not be given credit for
It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of their that class.
absences and to ask each teacher for make-up work. Each teacher may have his/her own individual way
of grading the students. Parents should be
In order to participate in any OSSAA event, a student informed.
cannot be absent more than three (3) hours on the Within the first two (2) weeks of school, students
school day of the event. Exceptions may be made by the will receive a printed syllabus for each class
principal due to illness, injury, death in the immediate explaining the requirements and grading procedures
family, or valid reasons for late enrollment. for the class.
Progress reports will be available online at the end
Student Check Out of each nine weeks period.
Only a student’s parent or his designee may check a The following scale is used for reporting grades:
student out of school once he/she has arrived at school. A - (90-100)
Parents must come into school to check a student out at B - (80-89)
the main office. Students will not be allowed to bring a C - (70-79)
note and wait outside. When students arrive late or D - (69-60)
come back from a doctor or dental appointment, the F - (59 and below)
parent must bring the student to the office to check in. If a student begins to fail (has a D or F grade point
average) parents will be notified.
CHEATING
Graduation Requirements
Whenever a student is guilty of cheating, the teacher
All students must have the necessary classes required by
shall collect the student’s paper, mark a zero for the
Oklahoma School Law along with other classes of their
work, and notify the parent and office immediately as to
choice. The choice classes are called electives. Students
the action taken. The parent shall be notified that a
should have eight (8) class hours each semester, making
second offense will bring placement in in-school-
a passing grade (above an F) in each class. Each passing
suspension for two days. Any verbal or nonverbal
grade at the end of the school year is called a credit. decision for dorm placement is the responsibility of the
Dean of Students or Superintendent.
OSD exceeds the state graduation requirement of
twenty-three (23) credits. Dormitory Rooms
1. The student is expected to keep his/her room clean
Required Courses and to take care of the furniture. Cleaning rooms is
English: 4 a daily activity. General cleaning of the dormitory
Arts: 2 will take place as needed or as directed by the Direct
Mathematics: 4 Care Specialists (DCS).
2. Students are encouraged to have locks on their
Electives 10 lockers. The student is to open the lock for
Science 3 inspection any time when asked to by a DCS,
Social Studies: 3_ Dormitory Coordinator, Dean of Students or the
TOTAL 25 Superintendent.
3. Students may put appropriate pictures and posters
on the walls in their dorm rooms if this can be done
Expected Behavior Compliance without damage to the walls.
4. Doors are to be left unlocked at all times!
School Behavior Expectations: Good student behavior
and inter-relationships with peers and adults are
expected at all times, on and off campus. This includes Student Code of Conduct
respect and obedience to the laws of community, state
and all classroom/dormitory rules governing behavior. Every student in the school, age ten or over is required
Students are to show care for the rights and property of to have the following list of regulations read to him/her
others, including state property. Students are to show and is then asked to sign acknowledgement that these
courtesy and respect to their peers, and to adult staff regulations have been read and explained:
members, as well as to the general public with whom
they come in contact on or off campus. As a student at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf,
I understand the following are violations of required
school conduct:
Dating: Written parental consent is required for all the 1. Being absent from the campus without proper
following activities. permission or authorization;
1. Only students age 16 and up shall be permitted to 2. Using physical force or threats against another
date. person. All forms of non-physical intimidation are
2. Written permission from parent/guardian is needed banned: “Hard looks”, “Stare-downs”, and “Mad-
before a student can date. dogging”. Compelling or inducing another person
3. Dating students must have good dormitory behavior. through fear or force to participate in any activity
4. Students, after school hours, must have permission against his/her will. Any form of threatening
from the Dean of Students each time they wish to behavior will not be tolerated! (See School Bullying
leave campus. The Dean of Students will determine Prevention Act, under “Discipline”).
how much time will be allowed off campus based on 3. Repeated and willfully disobeying the reasonable
the activity. commands/instructions of supervising adults;
5. Students must obtain permission from the 4. Being truant from school;
Superintendent or Dean of Students to leave town for 5. Violating federal, state, or local laws;
any reason. 6. Willfully destroying property, private or public;
6. Dating privileges may be restricted or taken away if stealing or taking anything that does not belong to
the dating rules are broken. the person;
7. Participating in the inciting of a disturbance, or
Dormitory Placement influencing others to behave in a way that will
OSD students are usually placed in the dorms according disrupt the institutional program;
to their age. Sometimes other circumstances can be 8. Possessing, using, manufacturing, or bringing into
reasons for placement: (1) physical and social maturity, the institution any items on the institutional
(2) class placement, (3) level of responsibility, and (4) contraband list (explosives, chemicals, narcotics,
need for special care and supervision. Compatibility and alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or anything that is
group harmony (getting along with each others) are designed to violate the moral, civil, and legal rights
necessary for a pleasant living environment. Final of others, or the safe and orderly conduct of the
school; 5. Apparel that is too tight, too loose, too shear,
9. Participating in inappropriate sexual activity with too short, or too revealing, including tops, mini
another person; skirts, short shorts, shorts, skirts with slits, and
10. Being actively involved in a plan or an attempt to low cut clothes, including attire that exposes the
overpower an O.S.D. staff member; chest or breasts is prohibited. Shorts should be
11. Violating written school and dormitory rules; no more than 6 inches (length of a dollar bill)
12. Possessing anything commonly used as a weapon, or above the knee, and skirts should be no more
that is inherently dangerous; than 2 inches (width of a dollar bill) above the
13. Students who consistently display abusive behavior, knee. No jeans, pants, or other clothing with
use profanity, and are insolent and disobedient to holes will be allowed. No tears or rips above the
those in authority, shall be subject to appropriate knee will be allowed and patches must be on
disciplinary action. Students who behave in a way top of the hole, not underneath.
that is threatening or dangerous to others, or to 6. Mini-skirts with leggings should not be shorter
themselves, are subject to immediate and stern than 6 inches (length of a dollar bill) above the
disciplinary measures which may lead up to and knee.
include suspension from school. The case of any 7. Apparel or accessories with offensive or
student who repeatedly requires disciplinary action suggestive slogans or logos that pertain to
for severe offenses, or who commits a more serious immorality, vulgarity, obscenity, nudity, or
offense, shall be subject to review by the Discipline promotion of violence, and/or gang cult activity
Committee. are prohibited.
14. Smoking (or other tobacco use) is not allowed 8. Bike or animal chains or spikes are prohibited.
anywhere inside the fence of the OSD campus. 9. Students may not wear clothing or accessories
Students shall obey local and state laws governing that display symbols, pictures, lettering or
the use of narcotic drugs and drinking of alcoholic numbering that is profane, vulgar, repulsive or
beverages. obscene or that advertises or promotes
15. Students who arrive at school in inappropriate dress dangerous weapons, tobacco, alcoholic
will report to the Principal’s office where they will beverages, low point beer, illegal chemical
select replacement clothing from the clothes closet substances, gangs, drug related items or
to wear the remainder of the day. activities that are illegal for the general
population or for minors.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
IF a bona fide religious belief or health need of a student
OSD has reason for great pride in the appearance of its
conflicts with the school dress code, reasonable
student body. It is in the best interest of all concerned
accommodation shall be provided. Any students desiring
that such pride should be maintained. It is hoped that
accommodation shall notify the school principal in
parents and students will used mature judgment and
writing of the requested accommodation and the factual
good taste in complying with these minimal restrictions.
basis for the request.
Grooming and dress at OSD must not constitute a
distraction or interfere with the educational
opportunities of students. Skateboards, Skates, Bicycles, Roller Blades
Personal skateboards, skates, bicycles and roller blades
1. All students will be fully clothed, clean and well are not allowed on campus. An exception will be Day
groomed. students who may ride a bicycle to and from school.
2. All students shall wear footwear at all times. Students will be required to park in a designated area
3. Head gear, such as hats, caps, bandannas, and are not permitted to ride them during the school
sunglasses and stocking caps are not to be worn day. OSD is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen
at school. bicycles, and students are required to provide their own
4. No halter tops, bare midriffs, off the shoulder bicycle locks.
tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, backless or
partial backless garments, tank tops, exposed Off Campus Privileges
underwear, outer garments that look like 1. Students with three “D’s” or an “F” may not leave
underwear, muscle shirts, and mesh shirts campus.
without a T-shirt underneath. Sleeveless shirts 2. All students leaving campus must sign out, giving
must be as wide as a dollar bill across the their destination (where they are going) and what
shoulder. time they plan to come back. Students must have
permission from the Dean of Students to leave
campus and all dorm policies must be followed. All permission from the parents/guardian to ride in cars with
students (except Honor Dorm students) must be on student drivers and have a copy of the permission on file
campus during the evening meal hours. in the Principal and Dean of Students’ offices.
3. Students must obtain permission from the
superintendent or Dean of Students to leave town Having a car on campus is both a privilege and a
for any reason. responsibility. If the freedom is abused by not following
4. Any student restricted to the dorm for misbehavior the OSD rules, or by breaking city or state traffic/vehicle
will not leave the campus. codes (laws), this privilege will be taken away.
5. Students are not permitted to leave campus with or
stay with off-duty staff (including staff members who Students who live off campus must follow all campus
are parents of OSD students). At no time will a rules concerning vehicles.
student ride in the personal vehicle of a staff
member. Any exceptions must be made in writing to Religious Services
the Superintendent. Such requests must be made All students may attend religious services. They may go
both by the parents of the student and the staff to the group that their parents choose. Students may
member. A separate request must be made for each attend other religious services as visitors, if they have
trip individually. written permission from their parents.
6. Dorm curfew is 9:00 PM or as set by Dean of
Students. The individual religious group will be responsible for
taking the students to and from their location. Parents
Car On Campus must give written permission for their child to ride in
Students may drive cars to and from school with religious or private vehicles. Children attending or
permission from their parents. To get permission to transported to such events will not be supervised by OSD
drive cars to OSD, students will: staff.
1. Bring written permission from parents to drive
the car to and from school. Counseling
2. Bring proof of insurance as required by the General counseling services to students may be provided
State of Oklahoma. by the school counselor, school psychologist, or school
3. Have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. social services specialist.
4. Have good behavior in school and dormitory.
5. Agree to follow OSD rules for driving and use of Dormitory Life
cars. Students are allowed in their own dorms at all times
after school hours. The dorms will be locked between
The vehicle must be parked in a parking area for student 8:00 A.M. and 4:15 P.M. on school days. The dorms will
vehicles (North Parking Lot). The Dean of Students’ also be locked at 10:00 PM and remain locked until the
office must have: next morning at 6:30 A.M.
1. A copy of the driver’s license IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE
2. Name of insurance company and insurance RULES OF THE DORMITORIES AND TO FOLLOW THOSE
number RULES. Any member of the opposite sex shall not enter a
3. The license tag number, and dormitory unannounced in order to protect the privacy
4. A description of the vehicle of the students. This also applies to parents, family and
staff.
The student must have special written permission from
their parents/guardian and the Dean of Students to use
the car for any reason other than driving to and from
Waking Up
school and have a copy of the written permission on file All students in grades 7-12 will be expected to awaken
in the Principal and Dean of Students’ offices. themselves in the morning. They will be allowed
ample time to bathe, get dressed and get to breakfast
The student driver must have written permission from on time. Students who are late for school will have
their parents/guardian and the Dean of Students for the following consequences:
other students to ride in his/her car, and have a copy of First Offense: 15 minute early bedtime with loss
the permission on file in the Principal and Dean of of T.V./Game privileges for one night.
Students’ offices. Second Offense: 30 minute early bedtime with
loss of T.V./Game privileges for two nights.
The student passenger or rider MUST have written Third Offense: 45 minute early bedtime with
loss of T.V./Game privilege for three nights and
parents contacted. F- List.
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Student’s grades Preschool-6 will be awakened by
the DCS on his/her floor at a time determined by the Students with one or two “D’s” may participate in
DCS. organized extra-curricular activities.
Dorm areas to be checked Students in ISS (In School Suspension) for more than one
1. Trash emptied period will be the same as on the “F” list for that day and
2. Floors cleaned will be ineligible for any activities that day.
3. Restroom clean
4. Furniture in good shape Students sent home will be the same as on the “F” list
5. Overall appearance and will be ineligible for any activities that day.
6. Stairways
7. Sleeping areas The principal may, at his/her discretion, determine that
a. bed neat and clean an activity’s educational merit outweighs any restrictions
b. clothes neatly hung imposed. As soon as the student is again passing all
c. room clean classes, they will be allowed to participate once again.
d. appropriate decorations
SCHOOL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Recommended Bedtimes OSD strives to offer a variety of opportunities in which
Blattner, Stewart and Long Hall: our students may participate. The mission of these clubs
Students ages 16 and up…lights out at 10:30 pm. and organizations is to provide a positive outlet so that
Students ages 13-15…light out at 10:00 pm our students can be connected to the larger school
Students ages 10-12…light out at 9:30 pm community. Below are a list of the clubs and
organizations available to students:
Student Government
Honor Dorm (Griffing Hall)…Student is to be in their
Football
room at 11:00 pm and be respectful of other
Volleyball
students regarding noise level. Basketball
Grade level meetings
PARENT CONFERENCES Art Club
OSD encourages open communication between the Academic Team
school and home. Parent conferences are scheduled National Honor Society
within the school calendar. Parents are invited to HAZING
schedule conferences on these days, as well as at any No student organization or any person associated with
needed time throughout the school year. any organization sanctioned or authorized by OSD shall
engage or participate in hazing. Any hazing activity upon
ELIGIBILITY which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association an organization sanctioned or authorized by OSD or
(OSSAA) rules state that, in order to participate in any administration shall be presumed to be a forced activity,
extracurricular activity the following eligibility even if the student willingly participates in such activity.
requirements must be met:
SCHEDULE CHANGES
During the year: Every effort is made to accommodate all pre-enrolled
a) A student must be passing all classes. student class requests. The master schedule is built on
b) A student must maintain a 2.0 GPA. these requests. After the school year has begun,
schedule changes will only be made in exceptional cases
Eligibility will be taken on Wednesday of the third and when class size limits will not be exceeded.
complete week each semester and every Wednesday
thereafter. Parents will be notified of their child’s The purpose of the guidance program is to help each
ineligibility. Students will be ineligible to be involved in individual student achieve his highest growth mentally,
any extra-curricular activities during the week of emotionally, and socially. We try to do this in several
ineligibility This includes drama, sports activities, special ways:
trips, etc. Immediately after supper, ineligible students
will report to their dorm and remain under restriction.
Ineligibility is weekly Sunday – Saturday – No exceptions.
Students with three or more “D’s” are considered on the
Helping the new student feel at home in our the recommendation of three-day
school with new teachers and friends in a suspension.
different setting Referral to School Counseling.
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Individual conferences whenever a student, a 3 Offense: Pay for the item or repair the item;
teacher, a parent, or the counselor deems it refer to the Discipline Committee with
necessary the recommendation of 10-day
A testing program designed to help the student suspension and review of placement
learn as much as possible about his capabilities
Small group guidance programs Severe Disruptive Conduct or
The counselor welcomes the opportunity to talk Continued Disruptive Conduct
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things over with any student, parent, or teacher. 1 Offense: One day ISS or restriction
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2 Offense Two days ISS or restriction,
Harassment of Students Referral to School Counseling.
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The Oklahoma School for the Deaf affirms that all 3 Offense: Refer to Discipline Committee
students are to be treated fairly and equally, with dignity
and respect by their peers and employees at the school. Fighting
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Harassment of students, sexually or otherwise, will not 1 Offense: Two days ISS or restriction
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be condoned any time on campus or off campus during 2 Offense: Refer to the Discipline Committee
school-endorsed activities. recommendation of three-day suspension
3rd Offense: Five days suspension, parent
Students who feel they have been harassed have the conference, continued school
right to go through the Grievance Procedure as counseling and refer to Discipline
established by the Oklahoma School for the Committee
Deaf/Department of Rehabilitation Services. A staff
member, parent, or other concerned adult can also file a Profanity
grievance on behalf of a student. 1st Offense: One day ISS or restriction
2nd Offense: Two days ISS or restriction,
referral to school counseling
Discipline: 3rd Offense: Three days ISS or restriction and
referral to Discipline Committee
The Discipline Committee shall administer
Stealing
consequences for violations of campus rules. 1st Offense: Return or pay for item;
The Superintendent and Discipline Committee two day ISS or restriction
reserve the right to amend any portion of the 2nd Offense: Return or pay for item; refer to
consequences, as deemed necessary by the Discipline Committee with
nature of the infraction. recommendation of three day
suspension, referral to school
counseling
Consequences for Severe Infractions 3rd Offense: Return or pay for item; refer to
IN EACH SITUATION PARENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED.
Discipline Committee with
Careless Destruction of Property recommendation of 10 day suspension
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1 Offense: Pay for the item or repair the item and review of placement
2nd Offense: Pay for the item or repair the item;
two days ISS or restriction
Referral to School Counseling. Use of Tobacco
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3 Offense: Pay for the item or repair the item; 1st Offense: One day ISS or restriction
three days ISS or restriction and 2nd Offense: Two days ISS or restriction, referral to
referral to Discipline Committee school counseling
3rd Offense: Three days ISS or restriction and
Willful Destruction of property referral to Discipline Committee
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1 Offense: Pay for the item or repair the item;
two days ISS and restriction. Indecent Exposure
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2 Offense: Pay for the item or repair the item; 1st Offense: One day ISS or restriction
refer to the Discipline Committee with 2nd Offense: Two days ISS or restriction, referral to
school counseling
3rd Offense: Refer to Discipline Committee Possession of Deadly Weapon
1st Offense: Confiscate weapon, notify authorities,
Consequences for Major Infractions refer to Discipline Committee,
(IN EACH CASE PARENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED) recommend 10 day suspension with
possible review of placement
Alcohol
1st Offense: Recommend for counseling, authorities Threat of Bodily Harm, Expressed or Implied
notified, three day suspension and Refer to School Bullying Prevention Act.
refer to Discipline Committee
2nd Offense: Counseling, authorities notified, five BULLYING PREVENTION
day suspension and refer to Discipline OSD is committed to creating a safe, healthy, learning
Committee environment for all students, which enhances personal
3rd Offense: Authorities notified, suspension for 10 safety and encourages respect, dignity and equality
days, refer to Discipline Committee among students.
with review of placement
Drugs OSD is committed to creating and maintaining a learning
1st Offense: Authorities notified, 10 day suspension, environment that is free from bullying and harassment.
refer to Discipline Committee, review Bullying is aggressive behavior or intentional harming.
of placement Bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual.
Bullying is carried out repeatedly over time.
Arson (no tolerance) Bullying occurs within an interpersonal relationship
1st Offense: Authorities notified, 10 day suspension characterized by an imbalance of power.
with review of placement
Prohibited bullying behavior, includes but is not limited
Assault (expressed or implied), No Tolerance to, name calling, racial slurs, pushing, crowding, hitting,
1st Offense: Authorities notified, charges pressed, pinching, making fun of a person’s body, telling mean
refer to Discipline Committee with jokes about someone, threatening to hurt someone, rude
recommendation of 10 day suspension hand gestures, and/or taking things without permission.
with review of placement
REPORTING:
Extortion Reporting bullying to school staff is encouraged. Anyone
1st Offense: One day ISS or restriction may report bullying. They may report it to any school
2nd Offense: Three day suspension and refer to staff member. Each school has specific protocol that
Discipline Committee indicates the proper “chain of command” for reporting
3rd Offense: Five day suspension with review of procedures. The staff is expected to act on all reports
placement and to pass the report on to the school administrator.
Inappropriate Relationships
1st Offense: Notify proper authorities, refer to Bullying will not be tolerated anywhere at OSD. This
counseling, refer to Discipline includes school facilities, premises, and non-school
Committee with recommendation for property if the student is at a school sponsored, school
three day suspension approved or school related activity, event or function
2nd Offense: Notify proper authorities, refer to where students are under the supervision of OSD staff.
counseling, refer to Discipline
Committee with recommendation of BULLYING PREVENTION ACT:
five day suspension Oklahoma Statures, Section 24-100.2 of Title 70 states
3rd Offense: Notify proper authorities, refer to that the Legislature finds that bullying has a negative
Discipline Committee, 10 day effect on the social environment of schools, creates a
suspension with review of placement climate of fear among students, inhibits their ability to
learn, and leads to other antisocial behavior.
Sexual Misconduct “Harassment, intimidation, and bullying” means any
1st Offense: Notify proper authorities, refer to gesture, written or verbal expression, or physical act that
counseling, refer to Discipline a reasonable person should know will harm another
Committee, recommend 10 day student, damage another student’s property, place
suspension with possible review of another student in reasonable fear of harm to the
placement student’s person or damage to the student’s property, or
insult or demean any student or group of students in teachers, classmates or School property.
such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s
educational mission or the education of any student. There will be suspension and careful investigation, with
“Harassment, intimidation, and bullying” include, but are evaluation and counseling, in any case where a student is
not limited to, a gesture, a written, a verbal or physical arrested for violent crime or possession of weapons or
act.” explosives away from School grounds.
A “Discipline Committee Meeting” shall be the process There will be enforcement of appropriate dress codes
by which bullying is determined and consequences “banning the wearing of clothing bearing slogans and
decided to confirm and coexist with the Legislature’s symbols related to violence” on School property.
desire. All parents and students should be aware of this
prevention act and will be provided a copy from the Unfortunately, no public place, including the school is
school upon request. immune from unwanted intruders who might be a
security risk to those around them. The following
Violence/Weapons Policy procedure will be used if a potentially serious security
While School violence occurs in a unique context in every threat is suspected.
school and every situation, the Oklahoma School for the
Deaf have added a School Crisis plan which is to be used If anyone is in a school building and is recognized as a
should school violence occur such as the Littleton, potential security threat, the staff member making the
Colorado and Jonesboro, Arkansas School massacres. sighting should call the switchboard operator “O” or 622-
4900, identify themselves and the area they view the
As precautionary measures the school will: threat. Updated calls should be made if the intruder
Request that all visitors to the campus register with moves.
the receptionist on third floor Long Hall.
Articulate a clearly defined locker policy, which STEPS OF ACTION:
appropriately reflects the School’s custodial interest. 1. The Principal or other designated personnel in his/her
Students and parents will be advised that lockers absence will make the announcement alerting all
“and contents” may be searched at any time for classroom teachers to lock their doors. The Principal’s
reasons of health and safety. designated staff will immediately start locking outside
Ban forms of non-physical intimidation. “Hard doors.
looks”, “stare downs” and “mad dogging” will be
added as actionable offenses to the student code of 2. The Principal or Superintendent will call police giving
conduct. Threatening behavior will not be tolerated. as much information as possible about the intruder
(Clothing, gender, race etc).
Students and staff are encouraged to report suspicious
individuals present on School grounds. Signs will be 3. The School will adopt a buddy system so that a staff
posted providing students and staff with a toll-free member next door to a classroom will alert all deaf staff
anonymous hotline for reporting weapons, offenses and members to the possibility of immediate danger.
any other criminal activity. They may call (877) SAFE-
CALL extension OK1. The School will work with them to 4. All teachers located near restrooms will check for
implement relay calls and will display their posters students and direct them to their class or if deemed
throughout the School with numbers and how to call. necessary, to the nearest classroom.
As part of our Crisis Policy, the Oklahoma School for the 5. Students in open, unsecured areas such a gyms,
Deaf has adopted a “zero tolerance” policy on violence hallway etc. will be taken to the nearest secured room.
and threats of violence. All threats will be taken
seriously. Absolutely nothing will be considered as a 6. Teachers will keep track of their students and if they
joke. have to bring students in from the hall that belong
elsewhere, list their names, so the School can account for
There will be immediate and permanent expulsion of any everyone when the ordeal is over.
student in possession of weapons or explosives on School
property. 7. If there are children on the playground and the
situation is deemed dangerous, the Principal will send a
There will be immediate suspension pending staff member out to bring students and teachers into the
“Psychological evaluation and appropriate treatment” for nearest secured classroom.
any student expressing threats of violence against
8. The teachers will keep the students away from the
doors and windows and try to keep the students calm. one week in advance. Request forms are available at the
Staff persons will wait until the Police and/or an Principal and Dean of Student Offices. The Dorm
Administrator announces the “all clear” to release them. Coordinator will consider special circumstances on an
individual basis.
Copies of all School’s floor plans have been sent to 8. If a day student is absent (unexcused) from classes for
Murray County Police Department. half the day or more, he/she will not be permitted to
come back for recreation activities.
Once law enforcement enters the Campus they will 9. Students may ride bicycles to and from campus, but
assume the responsibility for closing it off. The School are not allowed to ride on the sidewalks on campus.
will provide interpreters for them so they may Bicycles should be locked up at all times. OSD will not be
communicate with the deaf staff and students. responsible for lost or stolen items.
Following the securing of safety for all students/staff the
Crisis Management Team will move into action. Dorm Rules for Day Students:
1. No day student in dorm the first four (4) weeks of
Discipline Committee school year, except athletes.
A Discipline Committee, named by the Superintendent, 2. Provide parental request at least on (1) week prior to
will meet when needed to decide about repeated and student staying in dorm.
serious behavior problems. The procedures for a 3. Parent must have approved permission slip returned
Discipline Committee Meeting are as follows: from Dorm Coordinator before student may stay.
4. If student has any discipline problem, he/she loses
1. Discipline Meeting is called by Director of Student right to stay in dorm for one semester.
Assessment when referred by Principal or Dean of 5. Monday through Wednesday are the days available
Students. to choose to stay in dorm.
2. Parents are notified and a time for meeting is 6. Please limit request to one night per week for
arranged. overnight stays.
3. Meeting is held and a decision given. 7. All the above is superseded by bed availability and
4. After a 24 hour review period, decision accepted or supervision coverage. Any exceptions must be
appealed to Superintendent within three (3) days. authorized by the Dean of Students or
5. After an appeal, Superintendent will render final Superintendent.
decision within three (3) days.
After School Activities for Day Students
The action of the Discipline Committee will include fair 1. Day Students are invited to participate in scheduled
hearings and review, always protecting the rights of the and posted recreation events on campus.
individual student. The student will always be assigned A) Pre-K thru 6th grade students participating in
an advocate to ensure that their rights are not violated. scheduled recreation activities on campus must be
accompanied by parents. (Parents should sign
Day Students in with the recreation supervisor.)
1. Students not living on campus shall be classified as B. 7th—12th grade students may participate in
day students. school recreation activities without parent or
2. Day students must immediately report to their guardian and must sign in with the recreation
supervisor to sign in upon arrival in the mornings. supervisor. Parents must provide transportation
Students are not to arrive before 7:30 am. home immediately after activity is finished.
3. Students in Jr. High and High School must sign out in
Principal’s area before leaving. 2. Day students may participate in school-sponsored
4. Day students should leave campus at 3:30 P.M., but extracurricular activities.
may stay until 4:00 P.M. if they need tutoring. Day A) Pre-K—4th grade students must be accompanied
students may return to campus for recreation time if by parents. (5th-6th grade students participating in
they wish, but are not allowed to loiter on campus. sports are not required to be accompanied by a
5. Day students will not enter the dorms without parent/guardian, but must sign in with activity
permission from a Dorm Supervisor or Dean of Students. sponsor. Parents must provide transportation home
6. While on campus, day students must follow all rules immediately after activity is finished).
for dorm and classroom activities. B) 7th-12th grade students may participate in school
7. Day Students may spend the night in the dorm with sponsored extracurricular activities without parent
permission from legal guardian and Dorm Coordinator. A or guardian present and must sign in with the
request to stay in the dorm must be processed at least activity sponsor. Parents must provide
transportation home immediately after activity is unless accompanied by their parent/guardian.
finished
Dining Room Guidelines:
C) 5th-12th grade students on campus between 1. Shoes and shirts must be worn in dining room.
conclusion of classes and the school sponsored, 2. Boys will not wear ball caps, hats, etc. in the dining
extracurricular activity must sign in to the room.
appropriate dormitory. 3. Do not comb your hair in the dining room.
4. Good manners are to be used at all times.
Extra-Curricular Activities/Policy 5. Students cannot go behind the counter to get food.
An extra-curricular activity is any organized 6. Do not waste food.
group, club, or association sponsored by the school. 7. All students will go to the cafeteria for breakfast
Students are encouraged to be involved in extra- except students in the honor dorm.
curricular activities such as Jr. NAD, Scouts, and
Cheerleading. Students must follow the rules set up by Electronic Communication and Data
the group, club, or association. The groups, clubs, or
associations themselves must follow the rules of OSD.
Management
Parent permission may be required. Oklahoma School for the Deaf is embrasing the age of
If students’ grades or dorm behaviors are not technology. It is imperative that students follow school
acceptable, restrictions will be placed on participation in guidelines both in use and care of equipment. To this
extra-curricular activities. Athletics and extra-curricular end we need parental support so our students may
activities are privileges or freedoms—not rights—to be receive maximum benefit from classes/equipment
enjoyed by responsible students (see Student/Athlete provided for them,
Handbook). Students will choose one activity on the
chart per activity season. When student chooses desired Annual Review: The Management Team will review
activity, he/she will be committed to that activity and no annually the technology policy and the utilization
others during that activity season. If a student drops, of related administrative regulations. (See Technology
quits, or is removed from the chosen activity, he/she will Policy at end of Handbook).
not be allowed to join any other activity during the
current activity season. Sign up or tryouts will be at the Use of Computers and Networks: The following
designated dates on the chart. Students trying out for provisions regarding the acceptable use of computers
one activity and not being selected may opt for another and networks, including Tenet and the Internet, shall
activity. Students quitting an activity may not opt for apply to all administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
another activity that season. All technology equipment shall be used with the approval
of the site supervisor.
WEEKEND STAY ON CAMPUS: 1. Users shall not erase, rename, or make unusable
Extra-curricular activities is a privilege for a anyone else’s computer files, programs, or disks.
student. Staying over the weekend for a volleyball, 2. Users shall not let other persons (other than
football, basketball game or another activity gives each authorized staff members) use their name, log-on,
student an opportunity to grow socially. It is our desire password, or
that students are able to experience this opportunity, files for any reason.
while at the same time is in a safe environment. 3. Users shall not use or try to discover another user’s
It is our highest priority to know where each password.
student is located when on campus. Therefore, we 4. Users shall not use the School’s computers or
request that parents always inform their child’s networks for any non-instructional or non
supervisor before taking them off campus. If a parent administrative purposes (e.g., games or activities for
takes the child from campus, the parent must return the personal profit).
child to campus. Please do not have another student 5. Users shall not use a computer for unlawful purposes,
bring your child back to campus. such as the illegal copying or installation of software.
If a student leaves campus with another student 6. Users shall not copy, change or transfer any software
(with parental permission), that student should not of documentation provided by the School, teachers,
return to campus until the normal 6:00 p.m. Sunday or other students without permission from the
evening, beginning of a new school week. Students will campus teacher technologist.
be allowed on campus for a scheduled athletic event. It 7. Users shall not write, produce, generate, copy,
is our desire that all students who request to stay on propagate, or attempt to introduce any computer
campus for the weekend remain on campus, at all times, code designed to self-replicate, damage, or otherwise
hinder the performance of any computer’s memory, contacting parents on a daily basis for various reasons
file system, or software. Such software is often called and encourages daily contacts. However, cell phones
a buy, virus, worm, Trojan Horse, or similar name. and other communicative devices are a disruption in the
8. Users shall not deliberately use the computer to classroom and have no educational value and therefore
annoy or harass others with language, images, or will not be tolerated as part of the school day.
threats.
Users shall not deliberately access or create any At any time, any threats, unacceptable pictures, off color
obscene or objectionable information, language, or language, or bullying perpetrated using one of these
images. devices will result in immediate suspension of the
9. Users shall not intentionally damage the system, student with an ensuing discipline committee meeting.
damage information belonging to others, misuse
system resource, or allow others to misuse system 1. Students may make phone calls from 4:15-9:00
resources. p.m. but not during study hall time. (Cell phones
10. Users shall not tamper with computers, networks, must be turned in to DCS at times other than
printers, or other associated equipment except as those specified for phone usage)
directed by the teacher or teacher technologist. 2. Students may not answer school telephones.
11. Users shall not take home technology equipment 3. Students must be polite and refrain from foul
(hardware or software) without written permission of language when using phones.
the supervisor. 4. Students in Dorm Restriction will not use the
phones.
Cell Phone/Telephone Usage 5. Students may use the telephone, TTY or Video
Cell phones, PDA’s, and/or other communication devices Phone during dormitory hours for on-campus or
are prohibited during school hours or in the school local (in Sulphur) calls.
building. School hours are defined as 7:50 a.m. until 4:15 6. Any student making long distance (outside Sulphur)
p.m., Monday through Wednesday and 7:50 a.m. until calls must call collect.
2:30 p.m. on Thursday. 7. If other students are waiting to use phones, calls
shall be limited to 20 minutes in length.
Students wishing to keep cell phones on campus may 8. Students are encouraged to make their own
check them out from the DCS after 4:15 p.m. Monday- telephone calls on the TTY. Staff will assist
Wednesday and after 2:30 p.m. in transportation on students making telephone calls when and where
Thursday and must turn them into their DCS every possible.
evening by 9:30 p.m. Students wishing to contact
parents in the morning before breakfast may check out Blogs/ Websites/ E-mails/ Instant Messages/
their phone from 7:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. Text Messages
Messages/blogs/electronic messaging which imply
Day students must leave their phones or electronic student intent at school, or slanderous and inappropriate
devises at home or in their vehicle. activity during the school day will fall under the school
district behavior policy and/or turned over to the School
Consequences of cell phone misconduct: Discipline Committee for prosecution through the
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Oklahoma District Attorney. Messages which happen
1 offense: The student is warned and may reclaim after school hours can be acted upon at the discretion of
their device at the principal’s office at the end of the school administration if school administration feels the
day or at the dean’s office the following day if the school environment is threatened, made unsafe, or if a
infraction occurred in the dorm. disruption of the educational process during the school
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day is taking place based on bullying or slanderous
2 offense: Devise will be confiscated and sent home messages.
to parents on Thursday, with a loss of all extra curricular
privileges for 3 days. I-Pods/MP3/ CD Players
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3 offense: The student’s parent or guardian may claim I-Pod’s, MP3/CD players, and tape players may not be
the devise, after 30 days, at the principal’s office or used in the classroom. They may not be used during
dean’s office. Student will be restricted from all classroom instruction and in the hallway. Students may
activities for a period of 10 days. not bring toys to school unless requested to do so by a
teacher for a school activity. If electronics are being used
OSD respects the usefulness of cell phones in relation to when not given permission, they will be confiscated and
will only be released to a parent. The third time that an
electronic device is confiscated during the year the What kind of grievance? The complaint can be about any
student will no longer have the right to possess it on rule, action, or decision made by DRS, and DRS employee
campus. Students who choose to bring this type of (worker), or any other person paid to care for a child or
electronic equipment to school assume the risk of it children getting services at OSD.
being lost, damaged or stolen. The school assumes no
responsibility for these items. When to file a grievance? The complaint must be filed
within five (5) days of the action.
Cameras How to file a grievance: get a Student Grievance form
Cameras are only allowed under strict teacher from the Grievance Coordinator/Social Worker. Write
supervision. Inappropriate use of cameras such as taking your complaint on the paper and also write how the
pictures in the restrooms and locker rooms will result in complaint can be solved. Sign the form and give it to the
suspension. Social Worker. You can ask an OSD worker or other
person to help you write the complaint.
Fire/Disaster/Crisis Plan & Policy
A Fire/Disaster/Crisis Plan is posted in each classroom on After the grievance has been filed, OSD will try, with your
each floor in all dormitories, the coach’s office and all help, to solve your complaint/problem.
other buildings on campus. Policy available upon request You have a right:
of the parent/guardian. 1. To file a grievance.
2. To get a written response.
3. To appeal if you are not satisfied with your answer.
SEVERE WEATHER/TORNADO If you do not get these rights, contact the
Each building on campus has a designated tornado Superintendent.
shelter spot. Once everyone is inside the shelter, no one
will be allowed to exit or enter until we are notified that
it is safe to do so.
Health Services
Nurses work every weekday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00
p.m., and a nurse is on call from 11:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Warning Light Identification for emergency situations.
Amber Light – Class Change. Also, the ALL CLEAR signal A doctor visits the Student Health Center one hour on
for any of the 4 alarms (fire, tornado, evacuation, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday to see sick students, and is
intruder). on call for emergencies 24 hours a day. A dentist visits
the Student Health Center once a week on Fridays.
Blue Light – Tornado. (Amber light gives all clear.)
Clear Light - Intruder/school crisis (Amber light gives all The Student Health Center gives care for minor illnesses
clear). and minor emergencies. The nurse will give first aid and
take the student to the hospital emergency room, if
FIRE: Clear lights flash inside the buildings and Red necessary. The parents will be contacted about the
light flashes on the outside of the building. emergency and plans will be made for special medical
care, if necessary.
Fund Raising
Students are often asked to work on fund raising or class Medications
projects. These experiences help to develop student Students are not to have any medications in the dorm
responsibility. Students are expected to assist with these and must go to the Student Health Center to take any
activities unless they have good reason to ask to be medicine they need. The following is a policy regarding
excused. Parent support is appreciated. medication that has been implemented at OSD:
Grievance With Staff “If a doctor is in the process of beginning or changing a
Sometimes students have complaints. A plan for solving medication and/or dosage of a medication for a student’s
these complaints or problems is established. The plan is emotional, behavioral, or mental well-being, they should
set up to see that children getting services from the be monitored by a parent or guardian for an appropriate
Department of Rehabilitation Services are treated fairly amount of time depending on medical management
and to solve their problems quickly. needs. Parents must advise the Student Health Center of
any change in medication immediately. If needed, the
Who may file a grievance? Any child getting services Student Health Center may advise the appropriate OSD
from DRS can file a complaint. staff of the change. This may include the student’s
principal, dorm director, school counselor, etc. If, Some students, because of the kind of illness, are
according to medical documentation, the student is restricted from certain activities by the physician
absent more than allowed in the student handbook, the (doctor).
IEP team will convene to assist in the provision of
educational services to the student.” The Student Health Center staff will call the parents in
case of an emergency. Any other contact with parents
The parents are responsible for payment of any medical about their child’s health will be by written letter.
health care not given in the OSD Student Health Center. Special plans are made for on-call nursing care when the
This also includes optometry (eye) care, and the student students stay on campus during the weekends.
must have the money for paying at the time of the
appointment. Parents are responsible for payment of Because of the number of field trips and home goings,
any medicines bought for the child. Any medicine, the Student Health Center is required to keep a signed
prescription or over-the-counter, brought or sent to medical authorization on file. This is done in case of an
school for the child must be labeled with: emergency.
1. Name of doctor who ordered the medicine. Earrings – Ear piercing requires daily attention for two to
2. Name (kind) of medicine. three weeks to avoid infection. Students having their
3. Dosage (how much and when to give medicine). ears pierced will have this procedure done at home,
4. Date medicine ordered. during the summer and not during the school year.
5. Child’s name.
All correspondence or concerns about the Student Health
Medications sent to school without the above label will Center should be addressed to the Student Health Center
not be given and will be sent home. ALL medications are Supervisor.
kept and distributed by the Student Health Center.
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO HAVE ANY MEDICATION Hearing Aids
(PRESCRIPTION OR OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS) IN THE All OSD students are encouraged to wear hearing aids.
DORM. The final decision will be made by the parents and/or
IF THE STUDENT HAS ANY MEDICINE TO BRING TO secondary students themselves as to wearing the hearing
SCHOOL, THE PARENT SHOULD GIVE IT TO THE DRIVER aids. Students will be expected to take care of their
OR ADULT SUPERVISOR TO CHECK IN AT THE STUDENT hearing aids as age appropriate.
HEALTH CENTER. DO NOT PACK MEDICINES WITH THE
STUDENT’S OTHER THINGS BECAUSE MEDICINE CANNOT Transportation
BE KEPT IN THE DORMITORIES OR CLASSROOMS. On home going day, OSD vehicles will take students to
scheduled places to be met by parents. No child will be
If a child comes to school too sick or hurt to go to classes, allowed to leave the bus until their parent/guardian or a
the parents will be contacted and must pick up their pre-approved person has signed for their release at the
child. The child cannot come back until he or she has a door of the bus. Whenever there is a question about the
letter from his/her doctor or is cleared through the OSD person picking up the child, a picture identification may
Student Health Center. If a child becomes ill at school be required along with the signature. The students will
and cannot go to classes, the parents will be contacted be picked up at the same place by the school vehicle on
and are required pick up their child. the following Sunday. A school calendar, showing
holidays and teachers’ meeting days, is given to the
Children coming to school with any suspected parents on enrollment/registration day. The school
communicable (catching) disease or body lice will be sent schedule is also located in the front of this handbook.
immediately to the Student Health Center for Parents will also get the scheduled meeting places and
examination. Parents of the sick child exhibiting signs times for meeting and picking up students. Parents
and symptoms will be contacted to pick up the child. The failing to pick up their child in a timely manner may
child having lice will get medical care at the Student forfeit transportation privileges for their child.
Health Center. Any child who repeatedly (again and
again) comes to school with lice will be sent home after It is very important that the transportation office have
the third time and can come back to school only with the addresses and telephone numbers to be used in an
written permission from the local health department. emergency situation. Students may visit other students’
home, IF there is available space on the bus, and only
Students cannot come back to school after a serious with written permission of their parents and the written
illness or surgery without their doctor’s permission and permission of the adults in the home they are visiting. All
information about any restrictions.
permission papers should be dated and addressed to the B. While on the Bus –
transportation office. Students should plan ahead to Obey the instructions of the driver and
invite or visit with friends. chaperones (DCS).
Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.
Cash, checks, or money orders may be sent to OSD by Assist in keeping the bus safe and clean.
returning vehicles on Sunday. Money should be sealed Refrain from use or possession of any form of
and given to the driver or adult supervisor. These should tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.
also be addressed to the transportation office and will be No loud talking, laughing or unnecessary
distributed to the proper department. commotion as it diverts the driver’s attention
and may result in a serious accident
Students who consistently show inappropriate behavior No vandalizing or destruction of bus equipment.
will be removed from the bus and will need to provide Bus riders should never tamper with the bus or
their own transportation until permission is again any of its equipment.
granted by the Superintendent. Leave no books, lunches or other articles on the
bus.
If problems occur on Thursday after 5:00 P.M. or Sunday Keep books, packages, coats, and all other
afternoon, parents can call 580-622-4926 (TTY or voice) objects out of the aisles.
or (580) 622-4900.
Help look after the safety and comfort of small
children. Remember, you ARE a role model to
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES the younger students.
A school bus is an extension of the classroom. The Do not throw anything in or out of the bus.
school requires children to conduct themselves on the Bus Riders are not permitted to leave their seats
bus in a manner consistent with established standards while the bus is in motion.
for classroom behavior and as specified in this policy. Horseplay and fighting are not permitted around
or on the school bus.
When a child does not conduct him or herself properly Bus riders are expected to be courteous to
on the school bus, such instances are to be brought to fellow pupils, the bus driver, and the patrol
the attention of the transportation supervisor or school officers or driver’s assistants.
principal by the bus driver or bus chaperone for Keep absolutely quiet when approaching a
appropriate disciplinary action. railroad-crossing stop.
Food and/or beverages are allowed only with
Children who become a serious disciplinary problem on the permission of the bus driver.
the school bus may have their riding privileges
In case of road emergency, children are to
suspended by the Principal or Superintendent. In such
remain in seats on the bus except when it may
cases, the parents of children involved may become be hazardous to their safety.
responsible for transporting their children to and from
Use emergency exits properly.
school.
Remain on the bus until parents (or designated
person) arrive and sign for your departure.
Rules and Regulations for Bus Riders:
C. After Leaving the Bus –
Students are expected to know and follow the rules listed
The driver will not discharge riders at places other
below:
than the regular bus stop, except by proper
A. Prior to Loading (on the road and at school) –
authorization from the parent or school official.
1) Be on time at the designated school bus stops.
2) Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop
before attempting to enter.
3) Do not move toward the bus at the school-
Penalties for Student Misconduct:
loading zone until the bus comes to a complete
The driver of a bus, whether on a regular route or on an
stop.
extracurricular trip, will report all instances of student
4) Respect people and property while waiting for
misconduct to the appropriate principal as soon as
the bus.
possible.
5) Receive proper school official authorization to be
discharged at places other than the regular bus
The first offense will carry a warning to the student and
stop.
parents/guardians and such other action as deemed
appropriate by the principal.
The second offense may result in behavior restrictions Library
while on the bus. Early childhood and elementary classes are scheduled to
visit the library weekly to check out books. Junior high
The third offense may result in loss of the privilege of and High school classes use the library as needed for
riding for up to the remainder of the current special projects and research. Students and teachers
semester and all of the succeeding semester. may use the library on an individual basis as well to read
magazines and books, use the computers, or check out
Severe Clause: Students who become involved in a books.
serious disciplinary problem including, but not limited to
bullying, harassment, intimidation, assault, fighting, Use of the library computers is on a first-come, first-
verbal assault, possession/sale/use of alcohol/drugs, and served basis. Teachers and students must sign up for a
any action that includes the safety of the school bus as a time to use the computer. Times are available from 8am
first or second offense may have their riding privileges to 4:15, Monday-Thursday and from 8am to 12:40 on
suspended by the Principal, Dean of Students, or Friday. Each person must abide by school and library
Superintendent. policy for computer use.
IEP’s The loan period is two weeks for books. They can be
All children with disabilities have the right to a free and renewed for another two weeks but the student,
appropriate public education (Public Law 101-476 IDEA). teacher, or staff member must bring the books to the
An IEP is a written plan developed by OSD and a Local library to do so. Magazines, newspapers, and school
Education Agency (LEA) representative, teachers, and newsletters do not circulate. In a few instances,
parents, which will give each individual student the permission may be given for students to take magazines
proper education and placement for his/her special to the classroom for one class period only. If the student
needs. The law does not require that teachers or other or teacher is searching for material that the library does
school personnel be held responsible if the student does not have, the librarian will try to find it in another library.
not meet these goals. However, the IEP can be used to The loan period for this interlibrary loan material will be
check and see if the student is really getting the proper based on the date given by the lender library.
public education agreed to by the parents and school.
OVERDUE/LOST BOOKS
ISS All materials, including books and magazines
Students will be sent to In-School Suspension for borrowed from another library, become the
disciplinary reasons during the school day. Requests for responsibility of the person who checked them out.
placement in ISS go through the Principal. Overdue, lost, or mutilated items are his/her
responsibility as well.
Insurance At the end of each week, the librarian will send
The school does not pay medical bills. The school notices to students, teachers, or staff who have books or
encourages parents to carry family medical insurance or other material that is overdue (late). Because of the
to purchase special insurance that is offered through the Privacy Law of 1985, the individual notices will be sent
school each enrollment. folded and stapled. A list of those overdue books will be
sent to principals/supervisors, teachers, dorm staff, and
Interpreting Services (campus) the superintendent. This list will only contain the
An interpreting request form for interpreting services on- borrowers’ names.
campus can be obtained by contacting the Student A third notice for the same overdue book will
Assessment Office or the Superintendent’s Office. result in a letter declaring the material to be lost and
requesting payment for or return of the material. This
letter will be sent to the child’s legal guardian or to the
Laundry particular teacher or staff member involved. Letters will
EACH PIECE OF CLOTHING SHOULD BE MARKED BY continue to be sent until the book is paid for or returned.
PARENTS WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME IN PERMANENT Students, teachers, or staff members who lose
INK. Borrowing clothing or personal items is discouraged materials borrowed from another library will abide by
by staff. Each family is responsible to see that the that library’s overdue/lost book policy. This may involve
student has enough of the appropriate clothing for each the payment of a processing fee in addition to the cost of
school week. Care and cleaning of personal clothing is the book.
also the responsibility of the student’s family. Older Students will lose library privileges and will not
students are required to do their own laundry. receive their report cards until books are either paid for
or returned. Teachers or staff with overdue books will 3. Any movie with sexually explicit or exaggerated
also lose their library privileges. violent content will not be permitted and some PG
13 rated movies may be restricted to older viewers.
Textbooks 4. “R” rated movies should not be shown on campus.
Textbooks are issued (loaned) to students for their use at
no cost. Students are expected to care for their books, NOTICE OF DRUG DOG
and will be expected to pay for books that they have lost A registered, trained drug dog may be employed by the
or damaged. Books are issued with a condition specified Oklahoma School for the Deaf to deter the use and/or
as new, good, fair, or poor. A change in one step is possession of prohibited drugs or alcohol on school
considered a normal year’s usage; loss or additional property. The dog, while gentle, has been specifically
damage will result in a fine as follows: trained to locate marijuana and other illegal or
Lost books: The amount owed depends upon the prohibited drugs. Periodic, unannounced visits to
condition of the book when it was issued to the student educational and dormitory programs and school
at the beginning of the year/semester. sponsored activities and locations will be made by the
dog and its handler. Lockers, dorm rooms, automobiles
Issued New: 100% of cost and other areas of the buildings will be searched.
Issued Fair: 50% of cost Students, staff, and visitors will be held responsible for
Issued Good: 75% of cost any prohibited items found in their room, lockers,
Issued Poor: 25% of cost automobile or belongings at school. Should prohibited
items be found during the school check, the violators will
Damaged books: The amount owed depends upon the be disciplined under OSD policies and may be prosecuted
condition of the book when it was issued to the student under local, state, or federal laws.
at the beginning of the year/semester and the condition
in which it was returned. Passes
Two-step difference: $2.00 Students are to be in class during all class times.
Three-step difference: $4.00 Students need a pass to be outside the class during class
Four-step difference: Same as for lost books time. A student should not be in the school building,
vocational building, Student Health Center, etc., after
Living Off Campus hours without a pass from his/her DCS or teacher.
Students are required to live on campus, regardless of
age, unless: Inner School Travel Slips are to be given to the student as
a pass. If a student is late coming to class, he/she must
1. They are living with their parents or legal guardians. have a pass from the Principal’s office.
2. They are living in a foster home. If a student becomes ill and needs to go to the Student
3. They are married and living with their spouse. Health Center, he/she will need an Infirmary Pass. The
4. Any exception must be authorized by the student can get an Infirmary Pass in the Principal’s office
Superintendent or from the residential DCS.
Mail Only in emergency cases may a student go to the dorm
Parents are encouraged to write to their children. The during school hours. The student can get a Dorm Pass in
letters and packages are given to the students, the Principal’s office. All students, including Honor
unopened. A DCS may assist the younger students and Dorm, must have a pass from the DCS on duty during
the older students, if they ask. The school office will after school hours and are to sign in and out with their
stamp letters (free) mailed to brothers, sisters, parents, location.
guardians or grandparents.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION---(PDA)
Movie Guidelines PDA shall be limited to holding hands.
The following guidelines shall be followed relative to Any touching (other than holding hands) will result in
movies shown in the Residential/Recreational Programs: students being separated and warned.
rd
1. Only “G” - “PG” rated movies shall be shown to The third (3 ) incident a student is warned, all PDA
students under the age of 13. privileges will be revoked.
2. “PG 13” rated movies must have the prior approval
of the supervisor before being shown and shall not REP (Residential Evaluation Plan)
be shown to any youth under 13 years of age. NO An REP is a written plan to insure that each individual
EXCEPTION. student is given proper instruction to grow in
independent living skills. Each REP is age appropriate mandatory; however, most seniors do dress formally for
and evaluates student growth in basic areas of life skills, this occasion.
and sets a goal to be reached within a certain time
frame. Parents may consult with their child’s supervisor Smoke Free Campus
at any time to view results and a mailed copy of the REP In an effort to provide a healthy environment for our
will be sent to parents at the end of each semester. students, staff and citizens and to set the proper example
for our students, the use of all tobacco products (i.e.,
Search/Seizure cigarettes, cigars, pipes and spit tobacco) is prohibited on
A student is responsible for personal belongings brought O.S.D. grounds, property, buildings and vehicles. O.S.D.
to school and kept in the dorm. Anything of value should property is anywhere inside the fence surrounding the
be given to the DCS to be kept in a locked area. Although campus.
the room, dresser, and bed are for student use, the
school may, at times, enter the room for inspection This regulation applies to employees of O.S.D., students,
purposes (fire hazards, library books, general and visitors. This regulation also applies to all public
housekeeping, or contraband). school functions (ballgames, concerts, etc.) and any
outside agency using O.S.D. facilities, including stadiums.
Under the Constitution, all citizens are protected from This regulation is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days
unreasonable searches and seizures. However, this does per week.
not mean that students are legally protected from search
or seizure of any materials in lockers, or other school Social Services
property. Social Services are provided by a Social Worker who
helps the home and school.
The following shall apply to the search of school property
assigned to a student and the seizure of items in their
possession:
Student Advocate
If a student thinks he/she is not being treated fairly by a
staff member, he/she may talk to the Student Advocate
Before a search is authorized; there shall be
about the problem. A Student Advocate shall be present
reasonable cause for school authorities to believe that a
at all Discipline Committee meetings to make sure the
student is in the possession of items or materials, the
student understands what is being said and that the
possession of which is unauthorized by written school
student’s rights are protected.
rule or statutes of governmental bodies. A DCS should
contact the Dorm Coordinator who should then contact
the Dean of Students. Student Finance
Illegal items or other possessions reasonably A personal account is set up for each student in the Student
determined to be a threat to the safety or security of Finance office. Students call it “the bank.” The student
others may be seized by school authorities. may get money in the mail or bring money from home to
Items which are used to disrupt or interfere with the be deposited (put in) “the bank”. A receipt (proof of
educational process such as pagers and laser lights, etc… money) will be sent to the parents or sender of the money
may be temporarily removed from student possession. when it is deposited into the student’s account.
For health or sanitation reasons, detrimental items Donations to the students (for example—sorority) will
may be seized by school authorities. not be reported on the monthly statement. These funds
are managed by the school as requested by the donors.
A record of searches and seizures shall be kept. The A final inclusive report will be forwarded at the end of
following should be part of the record: the school year.
OSD cannot be responsible for money students have in
Room numbers or school property numbers, persons
their possession. The school can safeguard, however,
conducting the search, and names of witnesses
money that comes into the Student Finance office.
All confiscated items will be recorded and tagged
Information will be sent to the student’s parents or
guardian relating to the search and a listing of items Student Records
seized. OSD acknowledges and supports the privacy rights of a
student regarding educational records. It is the intent of
OSD to comply with the Family Education Rights and
Senior Expenses Privacy Act (FERPA) and amendments. These rights
Senior expenses will include senior pictures, include:
announcements, cap/gown, and senior trip. Tuxedos and
prom dresses for the Junior-Senior Banquet are not
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s SUICIDE
education records within 45 days of the day the The following definitions apply to this policy:
District receives a request for access. Suicidal Threat: Any statement (written, signed or
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s verbal) that is interpreted as intent to harm oneself.
education records that the parent or eligible student Suicidal Attempt: Any physical action intended to harm
believes are inaccurate or misleading. oneself.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally Suicidal Threat: When a student has made a suicidal
identifiable information contained in the student’s threat the following actions will be followed:
education records, except to the extent that FERPA 1. Student put on constant monitoring by staff until
authorizes disclosure without consent. One student leaves for home.
exception which permits disclosure without consent 2. Parents/guardians notified to come to school and
is disclosure to school officials with legitimate take student home.
educational interests. 3. School counselor notified to discuss event before
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. student leaves for home.
Department of Education, concerning alleged 4. Student sent home until evaluated by an
failures by the school to comply with the appropriated psychiatric physician or an
requirements of FERPA. appropriate mental health professional. The
“Suicide Referral Form” must be completed,
Student Rights signed, dated with the address/telephone
Students have the right of due process. Due process will number provided by the doctor or mental health
include appropriate hearings and reviews and, in all professional before the student returns to OSD.
cases, the rights of individuals will be ensured and The Suicide Referral Form may be obtained from
protected (it will not be talked about outside OSD). the OSD Assessment office.
As a student, you have the following rights: 5. A review with the Discipline Committee must be
1. The right to ask questions about OSD and its scheduled and completed before the student is
rules, and the right to ask questions about what allowed to return to OSD.
happens if a rule is broken.
2. The right to say what you think is right. Suicidal Attempt: When a student has made a suicidal
3. The right to meet with OSD administrators attempt:
(bosses), and other staff members, and parents 1. We treat all suicidal attempts as medical
for discussion about school rules or problems. emergencies. A police report is necessary when a
4. The right to appeal (ask questions about) a suicide attempt is made. Constant monitoring by
disciplinary action to be sure that the decision is staff until student leaves for home.
fair. 2. School Nurse and Counselor notified to discuss
5. The right to report to the Student Advocate any event with student before leaving campus.
problem you may have with a staff member or 3. Student sent home until evaluated by a
members if it cannot be worked out by psychiatric physician or an appropriate mental
discussion or other ways written above. health professional. The “Suicide Referral Form”
must be completed, signed, dated and
Student Union address/telephone number provided by the
Use of the Student Union is a privilege. Proper Student doctor or appropriate mental health professional
Union behavior is: before the student returns to OSD. The Suicide
1. Being in the Student Union only at scheduled times. Referral Form may be obtained from the OSD
2. Telling the DCS in the dorm before signing out and Assessment Office.
going to the Student Union. 4. A review with the Discipline Committee must be
3. Taking care of all equipment and furniture in the scheduled and completed before the student is
Student Union. allowed to return to OSD.
4. Finishing other duties, homework and
responsibilities before going to the Student Union. Switchboard
5. Keeping the Student Union clean and neat. The switchboard at OSD is open for incoming and
6. Obeying the DCS and/or staff member on duty in outgoing calls anytime students are on campus. Calls will
the Student Union. be answered from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when students
Restriction from the Student Union may be given to a are not on campus.
student who misbehaves. Main Switchboard numbers are: (580) 622-4900
(V/TTY) or1-888-685-3323 (V/TTY) (toll free)
Parents are encouraged to call students only after school
hours except in case of emergencies. To qualify for the Honor Dorm, the student must be
excelling in several areas of behavior.
The Deaf Oklahoman Areas of consideration are:
The Deaf Oklahoman is the official school newsletter and 1. Appearance, cleanliness of room, locker and living
is sent out to parents, students, staff, alumni, and other area
interested persons approximately three times during the 2. Attitude/Respect
school year. It will also be posted on the OSD web site: 3. Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities
members.tripod.com/~osddeaf. without reminders (wake-up time)
4. Cooperation with staff
5. Grades
Visitors 6. Homework
Parents are welcome to visit in the school. It is the 7. Interaction with peers
policy of OSD that all visitors to any school facility obtain 8. Leadership ability and involvement
a visitor’s pass at the building Principal’s office. Visitors, 9. Manners
siblings, or friends are not allowed to visit students in the 10. Personal grooming
classroom. 11. Promptness
Anyone visiting the campus during dormitory hours
must get permission from the Superintendent, Dean of
Students, and/or the Dorm Coordinator, and sign in at
Application Process: Any Sophomore, Junior or
the area they visit. Neglecting to do so may result in Senior, with exceptional behavior and a grade point
visitation denied. Personal visits to staff from family and average of 2.0 or higher in every class may apply for
friends are subject to the same rules as any other visitor. Honor Dorm privileges. The following procedures
All areas (Dorms, Student Union, Vocational Building, must be followed for application:
etc.) will have a sign in sheet with name and time spent
on campus and will provide copies to the Dean of A. Obtain an application from his/her DCS (Note: DCS
Students every week. will only give applications to those students who have
demonstrated good behavior and responsibility for
the previous 6 weeks.)
Off Campus Visitation With Staff Members B. The student must obtain a signed permission slip to
Students are not permitted to leave campus or stay with participate in the Honor Dorm from his/her legal
off duty staff. Any exception must be approved by Dean guardian.
of Students or Superintendent. C. The student will select a sponsor. The student must
ask that person if he/she is willing to sponsor them
Radios, Tape Players and CD Players (Dorm) into the Honor Dorm, and provide the appropriate
1. Students may listen to music whenever they wish, forms for the sponsor to complete. The sponsor may
but are expected to be considerate of other be any member of the OSD staff with the exception of
people. the student’s DCS.
2. Students may listen to music no later than 30 D. The student must report to the High School Principal
minutes after lights out at night. to obtain verification of a minimal 2.0 average in
3. OSD is not responsible for lost, stolen or broken every class and approval of the Principal to enter the
radios, tape players, CD players, tapes or CDs. Honor Dorm.
No tapes or CDs shall be allowed which contain E. The student shall bring completed forms to the Dorm
foul language, gang-related topics, violence or Supervisor. The Dorm Supervisor shall give his/her
satanic material. approval and sign the form.
(Reminder: No radios, DVD/CD players allowed in the F. The student shall then take completed forms to the
classroom, library or cafeteria). Director of Residential Life for final approval. The
Director of Residential Life shall notify the dorm of
Honor Dorm Rules and Privileges that student’s acceptance into the Honor Dorm, and
The Honor Dorm Program is designed as a reward shall post that information in the bulletin to notify the
program for the student who is functioning above the academic personnel.
norm in areas of social, emotional and academic (C’s or
better) maturity. A student on honor status will be Upon acceptance, the Honor Dorm Students
granted extra privileges and responsibilities. It is hoped shall be allowed the following privileges:
that the honor student will gain skills in day-to-day living A. Live in a special area designated as the Honor Dorm.
which can be used in the world outside OSD. B. Limited supervision (There will be an adult on duty at
all times in the building, although constant direct Extended School Year (ESY)
supervision will not be provided as with other ESY by definition are services provided beyond the
students). normal school year, which is typically 180 days. Because
(Students must always sign in and out to let the such services are outside of the normal school year, the
DCS know where he/she is at all times) home district is responsible for providing such
C. Student will be responsible for personal studies (no programming. OSD will assist the home district with
supervised study hall). the assessment data and the ESY process for any student
D. Students may decide their own time to wake up in the they serve. While OSD does not provide ESY services, it
morning. does host summer camps.
E. May use their car during the week with permission
from parents and school. Student must always sign
out to let DCS know where they are at all times.
CORRECTIONS, ADDITIVES, OR AMENDMENTS
F. Students have the following daily responsibilities: TO HANDBOOK:
1. Keep their area clean and neat We reserve the right to take any appropriate action on
2. Keep grades up events which may not directly appear within the
3. Modeling good behavior in all situations guidelines of the handbook in order to provide a safe and
secure environment for OSD. All efforts have been made
4. Carry out scheduled dorm duties
in order to provide a comprehensive guide of our school
rules and policies, but unforeseen circumstances will be
REMOVAL FROM THE HONOR DORM dealt with in accordance to administrative interpretation.
If an Honor Student receives a D or F on the
weekly grade report in any class, that student
will be given one week to raise his/her grades.
If the grades are not raised the next week, the
student will be removed from the Honor Dorm.
Major infractions of dorm rules shall constitute
immediate removal from the Honor Dorm. This
shall include stealing, fighting, smoking, use of
alcohol, use of drugs, physical or mental abuse
of peers or staff.
Habitual tardiness (3 times).
Habitual behavior incident reports (3 times).
Direct refusal to obey a request (3 times).
Failure to carry out responsibilities associated
and required in the honor dorm (3 times).
Students removed from the Honor Dorm must
wait 4 weeks to reapply for admittance. The
student must follow all procedures of
application at that time.