Mertz Middle School

The school year is divided into two semesters, approximately eighteen weeks each.

ADMISSION 
Students enrolling at Sandy High School should direct their inquiries to the Registrar at Ext. 7117. The Registrar and Counseling Center will review records, make a schedule, and help the student to fill out an information sheet. The student will then go to the Bookkeeper to pay fees. All new students should be accompanied by parent/legal guardian to enroll. 

ACCREDITATION 
Accredited by Cognia.

GRADING SYSTEM 
Permanent records carry semester grades only, and class rank and cumulative GPA is determined at the end of the eighth semester. Generally, grades are defined as follows:

• A (4 grade points) – Superior
• B (3 grade points) – Above Average
• C (2 grade points) – Average
• D (1 grade point) – Below Average
• F (0 grade points) – Unsatisfactory
• P (0 grade points) – Proficiency

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 
Credits towards graduation are granted on a semester basis. 
The required 24.0 credits for graduation are:

• 3.0 – World Language, Fine Arts, CTE
• 1.0 – Personal Finance/HECPS
• 5.0 – Electives
• 4.0 – English/Language Arts  
• 1.0 – Health  
• 3.0 – Mathematics (Algebra & Above)
• 1.0 – Physical Education 
• 3.0 – Science  
• 3.0 – Social Studies

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It is the responsibility of students and their parents to ensure students maintain regular attendance in all assigned classes. Regular attendance means attendance at 90% or above for every 9-week period during which school is in session. If a student’s illness impacts regular attendance as defined, a doctor’s note will be required to excuse your student upon return. Absence from school or class will be excused under the following circumstances:

1.    Illness of the student;
2.    Illness of an immediate family member when the student’s presence at home is necessary;
3.    Emergency situations that require the student’s absence;
4.    School field trips and school-approved activities;
5.    Medical (dental) appointments when confirmed by the parent.
6.    Suspension

The District acknowledges that it is illegal for a student under the age of 21 to consume any mind or mood-altering chemical without a doctor’s permission, and that it is medically harmful to the healthy development of the young body to be involved in chemical use.   
Students shall not use, abuse, possess, purchase or attempt to purchase, sell, or make pretense of selling alcohol, or any controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia on or about the school grounds, or at any school sponsored activities.

A second offense will result in the student being recommended for expulsion. The administration has the option to recommend expulsion on a first offense. The administration may notify authorities in either offense.

SEARCH & SEIZURE (Board Policy JFG, JFG/AR) 
To maintain order and discipline in the schools, and to protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may, upon reasonable suspicion, search a student, their possessions, student lockers, or student automobiles and may seize any illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search. A student’s failure to permit searches and seizures will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.  
Drug-detection dogs may be used when the superintendent determines that there is a need for use of such dogs based upon reasonable information of a history of:

1. Drugs and/or drug paraphernalia use/possession at school, on district property, at a school function or in the vicinity of the school;
2. Incidents of violence or health emergencies involving drugs and/or drug paraphernalia at a school, on district property, at a school function or in the vicinity of the school.

After such need has been determined, drug-detection dogs may be used to sniff out contraband in district-owned storage areas, classrooms or in student vehicles parked on district property. Please see the board policy.

DISCIPLINE AND STUDENT CONDUCT (Board Policy JFC; JG) 
Proper student conduct is not only necessary to an orderly operation of the school, but the requisite discipline reinforces positive behavioral patterns that will serve the student later in life. It is the effort and intent of Oregon Trail Schools to discipline students without malice or favoritism and with full observance of both the spirit and letter of the law regarding students’ rights, due process, and laws of the State of Oregon, and the Administrative Rules governing the operation of the Schools.  Most discipline in the school is handled by students in their reasoned and faithful compliance with school rules and regulations. Students exhibiting behavior problems will be disciplined by their teachers. Continued disruptive behavior or violation of class rules will lead to the parents or guardians being contacted by the teacher.  Students who continue to be disruptive or not following class rules can expect other interventions including suspension and/or expulsion. 
A student who misbehaves or disobeys the rules shall be informed what he/she has done which has brought about the action, and the student shall be given an opportunity to explain his/her conduct.  Students will be disciplined for such conduct that occurs at school and at school-related or supervised functions (including busing to and from school), or if the behavior damages school property.  Controls for unacceptable behavior will always be appropriate to the student’s age, physical condition, and nature of the misconduct. A school district may require a student to attend school during non-school hours as disciplinary procedure.  Suspension or expulsion shall be used only in extreme circumstances and shall be subject to specific guidelines described in this booklet.  School officials may use disciplinary action including suspension for a maximum of ten school days or expulsion as outlined in this code and in school regulations.  Each school will have available consequences for inappropriate behavior (OAR 581-21-055, 050, 060, 065, 070). 

PROCESS FOR SUSPENSION 
The principal/assistant principal (or designee) shall have the authority to suspend a student for up to ten school days.  In special circumstances, the superintendent may extend the suspension beyond ten days until specified pending action occurs, as in cases being investigated pending expulsion, or during the period between investigation and recommendation, such as a court hearing, or parental conference.  Students are not allowed on campus while suspended unless they have a pre-arranged appointment and prior approval from a school administrator. Such an extension shall be requested in writing, explaining the reasons for the request. 
When suspension is used, the school authority shall:

1. Place the reason for suspension on the appropriate referral form.
2. Inform the student of the reason and supporting evidence for the proposed suspension and allow the student an opportunity to explain his/her conduct prior to imposing the suspension. However, students whose presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process may be immediately removed from school.  In such cases, notice and an opportunity to respond should follow as soon as possible.
3. Allow the student to present his/her version of the incident.
4. Investigate the matter, and determine and record the facts as found on the referral form.
5. Notify the parent/guardian of the suspension, giving full details.  A reasonable effort shall be made to make a personal contact informing the parent/guardian of the suspension before the student is released from a school prior to the end of the school day.  If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted, the decision to release the student from school, to allow the student to stay on school premises, or refer the student to the proper authorities will be made by the principal, with consideration of the student’s age, maturity, and the nature of the misconduct that caused the suspension.  The principal/assistant principal alone shall be responsible for any decision to release a student from school before the end of the school day if the parent/guardian cannot be reached.
6. In the written confirmation, a conference with the parent/guardian may be requested to enlist cooperation in developing a program to modify the unacceptable behavior of the student.

PROCESS FOR EXPULSION 
The principal/assistant principal (or designee), after reviewing available information, may recommend to the superintendent that a student be expelled.  Expulsion of a student shall not extend beyond one calendar year. 
No student may be expelled without a hearing unless the student’s parents, guardians (or the student if 18 years of age) waive the right to a hearing, either in writing or by their failures to appear at a scheduled hearing.  By waiving the right to a hearing, the student and parent or guardian agrees to abide by the lawful findings of a hearing officer. 
When an expulsion hearing is mandated by district policy or regulation and is not waived, the following procedure is required:

• Notice will be given to the student and the parent or guardian by personal service or by certified mail at least five days prior to the scheduled hearing.  Notice will include: (1) the specific charge or charges; (2) the conduct constituting the alleged violation, including the nature of the evidence of the violation; (3) a recommendation for expulsion;  (4) the student’s right to a hearing;  (5) when and where the hearing will take place; and (6) the right to representation.
• The superintendent or designee will act as hearing officer and will conduct the hearing. The hearing officer will not be associated with the initial actions of the building administrators.
• In case the parent or student have difficulty understanding the English language or have other serious communication disabilities the hearing officer will provide a translator, if possible.
• The student will be permitted to have a representative present at the hearing to advise and to present arguments.  The representative may be an attorney, parent or guardian.  The school district’s attorney may be present.
• The student will be afforded the right to present his/her version of the charges and to introduce evidence by testimony, writings or other exhibits.
• The student will be permitted to be present and to hear the evidence presented by the district.
• The hearing officer will determine the facts of each case on the evidence presented at the hearing.  Evidence may include the relevant past history and student records.  Findings of fact as to whether the student has committed the alleged conduct will be determined, along with the officer’s decision on disciplinary action if any, including the duration of any expulsion.  This decision will be available in identical form to the school, the student and the student’s parent s or guardians at the same time.
• The hearing officer or the student may make a record of the hearing.
• If the hearing officer’s decision is appealed, the Board, at its next regular meeting, will review the hearing officer’s decision and will affirm, modify or reverse the decision.  Parents or guardians of students who wish to appeal the hearing officer’s decision will have the opportunity to be heard at the time the Board reviews the decision.

ALCOHOL/DRUGS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE 
The District acknowledges that it is illegal for a student under the age of 21 to consume any mind or mood-altering chemical without a doctor’s permission, and that it is medically harmful to the healthy development of the young body to be involved in chemical use.   
Students shall not use, abuse, possess, purchase or attempt to purchase, sell, or make pretense of selling alcohol, or any controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia on or about the school grounds, or at any school sponsored activities.

A second offense will result in the student being recommended for expulsion. The administration has the option to recommend expulsion on a first offense. The administration may notify authorities in either offense. 

Students shall comply with the law, the rules for government of schools, pursue the prescribed course of study, and shall submit to the lawful authority of teachers and school officials. The types of conduct which shall make a student liable for discipline, suspension, or expulsion include the following:

1. DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL Any conduct that substantially disrupts school activity, or is likely to, is forbidden.  Willful disobedience, open defiance of a teacher’s authority, the use of profane or obscene language, or racial and sexual harassment or discrimination is sufficient causes for disciplinary action.
2. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY A student shall not cause or attempt to cause damage to school property or steal or attempt to steal school property at any time. Students may be charged restitution for costs related to his/her willful acts up to an amount not to exceed $5,000 for damages or defacing of property.
3. THREATS OR ASSAULT ON ANOTHER PERSON A student shall not intentionally do bodily injury to any person or threaten to harm another person.  School boards may suspend or expel any student who assaults or menaces a school employee or another student. The age of a student and the past pattern of the student’s behavior shall be considered prior to the student’s suspension or expulsion. Menace is defined as “by word or conduct the student intentionally attempts to place a school employee or another student in fear of imminent serious physical injury.”
4. COERCION A student shall not use threats or force to obtain money or other property or force someone to do something against his or her will.
5. WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS A student shall not knowingly possess, handle, or transport any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon on or about the school grounds or at any school sponsored activities. Weapons include firearms as defined by federal law and knives. Dangerous instrument includes any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance which under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury. 
6. LEWDNESS Lewd acts, indecent exposure, the use of obscenity, profanity, whether oral, written, gestured, or communicated via electronic devices, and/or photographs is prohibited on school property and at school sponsored events.  Consequences range from administrative conference to expulsion.
7. STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LAWS a student shall not violate state, federal and/or local laws while involved in school activities.

Is a written agreement between two parties that they will cease and desist any contact with the other person. Contact includes verbal, written, via social media, or through friends/peers. Any violations of this agreement should immediately be reported to security or administration. 

If a student receives a three-day suspension, the student will also receive a minimum seven-day activity suspension. The student will be held from participating in practices, games and activities. 
If a student receives a suspension over three days, the student will also receive a minimum thirty-day activity suspension. If the student is participating in a sport or activity, then after two weeks of no participation in practice and games, they will be released to practice but cannot participate in games or activities until the thirty days are up. 
Prior to return from a suspension or expulsion resulting from alcohol, drug, drug paraphernalia, weapon or other safety issue, a safety plan for the student, developed collaboratively with the student, parent/guardian, school counselor and administrator, will be put in place.  Daily and random searches will be required along with the use of a hand held metal detector wand.  
Prohibited items deemed inappropriate for a public high school based on legal age limits or sexual context will result in suspension. Repeated behavior will result in progressive discipline. 

The Oregon Diploma Essential Skills requirements are imbedded within the coursework at Sandy High School and are designed to better prepare each student for success in college, work and citizenship. The Oregon Diploma Personalized Learning is fulfilled at Sandy High School by working individually with a counselor on high school and post-secondary planning, and by completing specific career-related learning experiences including an Extended Application. The Oregon Diploma is awarded to all students who meet credit requirements, demonstrate proficiency in the Essential Skills through coursework and state assessments, and complete the personalized learning.

Students and parents are encouraged to work closely with counselors when forecasting for classes and return all forecasting materials in a timely manner because it is difficult to make schedule changes after the master course schedule is built and teachers are hired.  See academic guide for additional guidelines.

Within the first three weeks of a semester, students can add or change a class due to academic misplacement or computer/administrative errors only. Students may appeal for an exception to these policies to the Curriculum Assistant Principal through their counselor. Reasons for exceptions include extended illness or health issues or extenuating family problems. Until your class schedule has been officially changed you must attend the class that you are scheduled in. 

In addition to the regular curriculum and courses offered at Sandy High School, it is possible for students to obtain credit from the following activities, with approval of an administrator:

1. Attendance in college courses
2. Educational travel
3. Independent study
4. Work Experience--employment or volunteer

All Advanced Placement and College Credit Courses will be weighted by one extra point.  While no indication of the weighted grading will appear on the report card, the transcript will report both the weighted and unweighted GPA.  An unweighted GPA scale is A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1.

The weighted GPA scale for grades in AP or College Credit courses is A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2. 

All high school credits transcribed except Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory courses are used in computing the cumulative GPA to establish class rank.

College credit is granted through partner community colleges and education partners. Please see the Academic Program Guide for additional information regarding courses.

Instructors will distribute course syllabi that addresses grading requirements and make-up work at the start of the semester.  Students should refer to these grade requirements throughout the course to understand the grade earned.

Final grades will be done at the end of each semester. The final grade is part of official transcripts. In accordance with the law and with district policy, certain educational records may be withheld if fees and fines are not paid.

The Honors Diploma is designed to honor students who have sought academic excellence in a variety of subject areas and challenged themselves in advanced courses throughout their four years at Sandy High School.  In order to earn this diploma, students must meet a set of requirements.  Students need to stay enrolled in their advanced courses through the eighth semester because their final GPA and class ranking will be determined by their final grade report.  These students will wear an honorary sash at graduation.  Class does not count towards honors diploma if a P (proficient) is awarded. Valedictorians and Salutatorians will be selected from the Honors Diploma recipients and will not be eligible if they have received a W, U or I on their transcript. Criteria for earning an honors diploma are published in the Academic Program Guide. Please see the guide for additional specific details.

The Pioneer Achievement Award is given to students who have a GPA of 3.25 or higher, 90% or higher attendance rate & excellent conduct.

Scholastic Honor Awards will consist of a certificate, letter, and emblem. The criteria for Scholastic Honor Awards are based on unweighted cumulative grade point averages (GPA’s).

Scholastic Honor Academic Letters will be awarded to the following:

• Freshmen – No academic letter will be awarded 
• Sophomores – 4.0 cumulative GPA with at least 10 graded credits 
• Juniors – 3.8 cumulative GPA with at least 16.5 graded credits 
• Seniors – 3.6 cumulative GPA with at least 23 graded credits

Students will receive only one letter, whether for academics or athletics.  Emblems will be awarded for each additional year the lettering requirements are met.

Scholastic Honor Award Certificates are awarded each spring to students with the following unweighted cumulative GPA’s. All grades that appear on a student’s high school transcript affect the cumulative GPA. 

• Freshmen – 4.0 GPA after 1 semester 
• Sophomores – 3.5 GPA or above after 3 semesters 
• Juniors – 3.5 GPA or above after 5 semesters 
• Seniors – 3.5 GPA or above after 7 semesters 

Students continuously represent the Oregon Trail School District whenever and wherever they use district computing resources. Student’s actions could reflect on the district in all online communication. Students will be held responsible for any online behavior or content that connects them to the district or implicates the district in their behavior. If students knowingly enable others to violate these rules, students may lose their access to OTSD computer resources that include their device, district network, email, or internet access. The district has software and systems in place that monitor and record student activities and traffic on the district computing resources. Students should expect only limited privacy in the contents of all personal files on the district network. Tampering with the district technology tools or another person’s work is unacceptable, and students could lose all rights to use computers and/or personal devices at school, including their user accounts and network access.

Violations of the district policy and Responsible Use Plan are subject to disciplinary action ranging from loss of computing privileges up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.

The Oregon Trail School District is committed to creating an environment that fosters academic honesty and personal integrity. Our goal is to guide students on their educational journeys and help them to become independent learners. Developing this at an early age helps students to acquire study habits that they will carry with them throughout their academic careers and lives. 

Academic integrity focuses on the expectation that all students will do their own work. Students will use their own ideas and knowledge rather than representing the work of others as their own (plagiarism/AI), and copying answers on tests and homework. Students, parents, and teachers can work together to uphold the highest ethical and academic standards.

If a teacher determines that a student has plagiarized, a zero will be given on the assignment, project or test, and additional consequences may be given.

It is the general policy that Oregon Trail School District network facilities are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of the Oregon Trail School District. A student who violates this policy may be denied use of  school computers. Internet access is filtered and monitored when using OTSD chrome books, accounts and networks off-campus in compliance with district policies and CIPA. Students are allowed to access other wireless networks when they are off campus.

Courses at Sandy High School require students to access the internet for curriculum, instructional, and assessment purposes.

1:1 District Technology

Every Sandy High School student will be checked out a district chromebook for use during the school year. The district-provided chromebook is to be used for educational purposes and should be used responsibly, for learning activities. Prior to students receiving a chromebook, they will learn about the expectations for using and caring for the chromebook. Similar to a text book, it is expected that students will bring their chromebook to school every day. Only district-provided devices will be used in classrooms, as it is an instructional tool. Personal devices will not be allowed. 

The SHS Media Center is here to support students developing into responsible digital citizens, life-long learners, and effective users of ideas and information. Students can access online databases from anywhere on the district website, through the students tab. To log into OSLIS databases from home, use the username: ortrail password: oslis. 
Library Fees 
Regular Checkouts (fiction and nonfiction) 

• Checked out for two weeks
• Late returns are charged $0.05 per day overdue
• After 40 overdue days, unreturned books are declared lost and the replacement cost and overdue fines are charged to the student.

Overnight Textbooks

• A limited number of textbooks from classroom sets are available for overnight check-out only for students who need to finish assignments or do make-up work.
• Overnight textbooks are checked out at the end of the school day on a first-come, first served basis.
• Overnight textbooks check-outs in the library are due back in the library at the beginning of the next school day.

Lost Chromebook Cord ............................................................... $27.00

Lost or Damaged Chromebook ................................................. $425.00

Damaged LCD Screens ............................................................ $169.00

Damaged Keyboard .................................................................... $29.00

Cracked or damaged case .......................................................... $74.00

Textbooks are checked out through the textbook depository.  A student must have his or her school ID card present to receive a textbook.  When finished with a textbook or when checking out of school, students must return their textbooks to the textbook depository. Fines may be assessed for damaged books checked out to students. Students will be charged a textbook fee for textbooks not turned in. Books that are lost or damage beyond use will be charged to the student account unless the student replaces the book with a new or an accepted used version of the lost book. A bill will be included with grades and must be paid or the book returned before a new book is issued. DO NOT LOAN YOUR TEXTBOOKS TO ANY OTHER STUDENT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TEXTBOOKS CHECKED OUT IN YOUR NAME.

Book Charges

Significant repairable damage ...................................................... $2

Late Textbook Fine ....................................................................... $5

Mold  ................................................................................. Cost of Book

Destroyed Book ................................................................ Cost of Book

Lost Textbook…………………………………………………Cost of book

Textbooks Found After Being Declared Lost (Returned in same school year):

• Credit for cost of book, less any damage charges, applies to student account
• If book has been paid for, the credit applied may be refunded to the parent/guardian of record, minus any other fees due on account.

Lost Textbooks Paid for in Prior School Year:

• A currently enrolled student who returns a textbook that was lost and paid for in the previous school year will receive a credit to his/her account less a $5.00 book fine.
• Parent / guardian of record may receive a refund less any textbook damage fees and less any other fees on the students account.

Lost/paid textbooks and graduated or withdrawn students – When book is returned the following year: 

• Upon request a parent/guardian of record may receive a refund less any textbook damage fees and less any other fees on the students account.
• The book must still be in use at SHS.

All class fees, participation fees/dues must be paid before students can participate and/or purchase sports gear, parking permits, optional school items (yearbook), dances, competitions and travel fees for sports and activities.  Any fee or charge due and not paid at the end of a school year is payable and due prior to the student’s enrollment or registration in the fall of the next school year.  Any fee or charge not paid may prohibit the student from participation in school privileges and extra-curricular activities.

All fees are subject to review and change 

The following fee schedule is pursuant to School Board Policy JN:

Parking Permit ............................................................................. $20.00

ASB Activities Discount Sticker ................................................... $30.00

For free admissions to regular season home athletic events and discounts on dances.

Replacement Student Planner/Handbook ..................................... $6.00

Athletic/Activity Participation (per sport/activity) ....................... $170.00

Maximum for family for high school athletics only ..................... $680.00

Yearbook ..................................................................................... $55.00

Activity & Club Fees

Cheer (per season) ................................................................... $130.00

Competition Cheer… ...................................................................... TBD

Dance ........................................................................................ $116.00

DECA .......................................................................................... $50.00

Drama (per production) ............................................................... $65.00

FFA Club Dues ............................................................................ $50.00

HOSA Dues................................................................................. $50.00

Key Club Dues ............................................................................ $20.00

Mock Trails Club Dues .............................................................. $130.00

National Honor Society Club Dues ............................................. $50.00

OHSET  ........................................................................................... TBD

Robotics ......................................................................... $50.00 + Dues

Skills Club Dues .......................................................................... $50.00

Snowboard Team Dues .................................................................. TBD

Speech and Debate .................................................................. $130.00

Art Class Fees

Art Lab, Drawing, Intro to Art & Painting (per semester) ............ $15.00

Art Production (per semester) ..................................................... $25.00

Industrial Technology Fees

Greenhouse Management (per semester) .................................. $10.00

Engineering, Drone & Robotics (per semester) ............................ $5.00

Automotive 1-4 (per semester) ................................................... $10.00

Manufacturing 1-4/Engineering (per semester)  ......................... $25.00

*Fees for district sanctioned clubs & activities are listed.  Other school clubs may charge fees based on supplies and activities.  *Class Fees Waived or Reduced for Approved Free or Reduced Students with Class Fee Waiver Form.

Miscellaneous Fees 

Former Student Official Transcript (each transcript) ..................... $6.00

Former Student Unofficial Transcript (each transcript) ................. $5.00

Credit Recovery Courses (per course) ....................................... $95.00

Initial credit online ..................................................................... $145.00

Parking Violations ....................................................................... $20.00

Lost elevator replacement cost ..................................................... $5.00

AP Test Fee ................................................................................ $69.00

AP Test Fee (Free/Reduced) ........................................................ $0.00

PSAT Test Fee ........................................................................... $18.00

Consistent with proper fiscal management practices, the district charges a $10.00 handling fee for all NSF/returned checks.

There may be additional material requirements for selective courses i.e.: safety glasses, calculators, discs, etc.

Listed below are the athletics open to students attending Sandy High School:

Listed below are the activities open to students attending Sandy High School:

• Cheer
• Dance
• Band
• OHSET
• Choir
• Speech & Debate
• Drama (Includes Musicals & Plays) 

Athletic and activities programs are designed for and contribute to the mental and physical growth of our students.  Each program has adopted policies, procedures and expectations pertaining to the conduct of student participants. The programs will promote high standards of conduct, desirable citizenship and favorable social behavior of the participants. Because participation in any of the athletic/activity programs is voluntary and is not a property right, the behavior of students taking part must be exemplary.

The Oregon Trail School Board, District Office and Sandy High School Administration support coaches team policies that apply to student behavior, at all times, while a member of any given athletic team or school sanctioned activity.

All athletics and activities participants are directed to follow Sandy High School code of conduct, Board Policy, OSAA regulations and the participation policy set by the coaching staff, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Coaches have the right and responsibility to assess the student athlete’s level of skill, ability to perform in game situations, attitude, and adherence to team and school policy and determine the extent of a student’s participation based on same. The coach’s policy will be reviewed at the parent meeting prior to each.  Sandy High School’s Athletic Code of Conduct must be reviewed and signed by participant and parent/guardian during online registration. Failure to follow the direction of the participation policy subjects the participant to discipline including, but not limited to, probation, suspension and/or removal from the activity/sport.

Behavioral expectations for athletics/activities

Students who represent Sandy High School are expected to adhere to its rules and regulations. Any student whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit upon themself, the group, or Sandy High School, whether or not such activity/athletic event takes place during or outside regular school hours and sessions, will be subject to disciplinary action. Causes for removal from an activities or athletics, or denial of future activity/athletic events may include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Violations of the law
2. Behavior that is inappropriate, obscene, harassing or intimidating in nature
3. Language that is vulgar, offensive or racially/culturally insensitive
4. Inappropriate conduct that occurs during or outside school hours and sessions, including but not limited to what occurs during practice, events or on social media
5. Verbal attack upon another student, contest official, school district employee, fan, coach or any other person

Attendance in all classes the day of practice or a contest is a school board prerequisite to participate:

• Pre-Excused absences through the Attendance Office for school activities or doctor’s appointments are acceptable
• Missing school or classes any day will have consequences regarding participation in that day’s practice or game

OSAA (Oregon School Activities Association) established eligibility requirements must be met by Sandy High School students in order to participate in athletics/activity programs of this district: Attendance-Semester Grades: An eligible student is one who is enrolled in school, attending regularly and passing in subjects equivalent to at least (5) five credits of work and who during the immediate preceding semester was enrolled in school, attending regularly and passed subjects equivalent to at least (5) credits of work. A home school student who transfers to a public or private school may establish initial academic eligibility by achieving a minimum score on the achievement test required annually at the end of the school year of all home school students wishing to participate in activities. NOTE: In a traditional setting, two-semester units equals one credit of work, and one-half credit is granted each semester. In addition to the specific credit requirement, to be scholastically eligible, a student must meet the Minimum Satisfactory Progress Requirements set by the OSAA: Prior to grade 10 participants must complete 4.5 credits. Prior to grade 11 students must complete 10 Credits. Prior to grade 12 students must complete 17 credits. Students not meeting the minimum requirement will not be eligible to participate.

If a student is failing (below 60%) one or more class, they are deemed academically ineligible and on academic probation. Students can become eligible in three ways:

1. Show coach proof of academic requirement through StudentVue.
2. Share a teacher email communicating academic eligibility.
3. Share a written note (progress report) from teacher communicating eligibility (that missing assignments have been submitted and are waiting for teacher to grade).

Any student involved in athletic/activities programs sponsored by Sandy High School need to go through a Clearance process prior to participation. 
Forms:  Students will be given a copy of clearance eligibility to be given to their coach as proof of eligibility.

• Physical Examination Form:  Students are required by law to have a physical every two (2) years beginning their Freshman year.
• Insurance Verification Form:  Showing proof of insurance carried by the student’s family/guardian.  The district offers insurance that may be purchased by the student’s family/guardian.
• Eligibility Guidelines Form: This form is a year-long athletic/activity agreement signed by both parent and student

Fees: All students who participate in activities/athletics must pay a participation fee. This fee pays 20% of the overall activities/athletic budget.

• $170 athletic participation fee is required at time of clearance except for those that make cuts, (Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, and Golf) where the fee will be due at the time of making a team.
• There are scholarship funds available to activities/athletes. These funds can offset a portion of the participation fee. The scholarship form can be found in the Athletic Office. Partial payment is required at the time of request (see form from bookkeeper for more information). The deadline for scholarship applications are two weeks after the first day of the season.

Participation fees for Activities and Athletics at Sandy High School 

All participation fees are subject to change as determined by the School Board.  A fee, as determined each year by the School Board (JN), will be charged to students participating in sports and activities. Any fee or charge not paid may prohibit the student from participating in school privileges and extra-curricular activities. 
Participation fees will apply to all sports and the following activities:

Per Athletic Activity per Student: $170.00 

Max. per Family: $680.00

Participation fees need to be paid at the time the clearance form is issued, except for those sports that make cuts (volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf) where the fee will be due no later than 2 weeks after making the team. However, if an athlete quits or is removed from the team for disciplinary reasons, the fee will not be refunded.  (Medical reasons will be taken into consideration.) 
All athletic/activity programs listed below will be assessed a participation fee:

1. All athletic activities.
2. Speech - the student will be charged $130 for the entire school year.
3. Drama - the student will be charged a $65 participation fee for each production in which the student participates.
4. Cheerleading - the student will be charged a $130 (per season) participation fee for each season in which the student participates.

An athlete/activity student who has a complaint during the course of their participation may appeal their concern to an Athletic/Activity Appeals Committee.  Should you wish additional information or have questions please call the Athletic and Activities Office.

Sandy High School hosts more than 30 clubs. For a list of active clubs, meeting times and locations, see the Sandy High School Activity website or the Club Information Board located in the Counseling & Career Center. 
Students are encouraged to be involved in school-sanctioned clubs. To be sanctioned, a club must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be related to school curriculum and/or activities.
2. Obtain approval from the Activities Director.
3. Obtain an advisor who is a member of Sandy High School’s staff.
4. State purpose and activities.
5. Draft a club constitution and submit it to the Activities Director.
6. Submit names of proposed club members.
7. Obtain approval from the Student Council.
8. Follow district procedures for student fund acquisition and disbursement.
9. Meet once a month during the school year under advisor supervision.  This can be done before school, during break, during lunch, or after school.

Secret societies are not allowed; suspension or expulsion may result from membership.

Sandy High School sponsors various dances throughout the year.  These dances are for Sandy High School students.  Students must have a current student body card to attend.  A student body card with an ASB sticker will allow admission at a reduced rate. Guests with current photo ID are allowed only for the Homecoming and Winter Formal Dance if they have a valid student body card from another high school, or have graduated from Sandy High School in the last two years.  Guests with current photo ID for Prom are not required to have a student body card from another high school. Guests must be under the age of 21 and be accompanied by a student from Sandy High School. Outside guest registration forms are located in the Bookkeeper’s Office. No outside beverages are allowed. Do not bring bags or backpacks to the dance. There are no secure checkrooms. In an effort to support safety and order, all students will permit Sandy High School to use the following tools:

• Hand held metal detection wands
• Search of person and personal items
• Use of a passive alcohol sensor
• Administrative monitoring to ensure appropriate dancing

Dance Attire:

School appropriate attire as stated in the Oregon Trail District dress code.

• Homecoming:  Theme based apparel
• Winter Court:  Semi-formal
• Prom:  Formal - tuxedo or suits, prom type dress.

Dance Conduct:

• Once you leave the dance, you are not allowed to come back
• Physical displays of affection are not appropriate
• On the dance floor, no explicit dancing. You will be removed from the dance immediately with no refund.

When a student is participating in special activities, dress and grooming shall not substantially disrupt that activity or constitute a health or safety hazard to the individual or other students.

Students who represent Sandy High School at any school sanctioned event (home or away) are expected to adhere to its rules and regulations.  Any student whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit upon themself, the group, or Sandy High School, whether or not such activity/athletic event takes place during or outside regular school hours and sessions, will be subject to disciplinary action as described in this handbook. Causes for removal from an activity/athletic event or denial of future activities/athletic events may include, but not be limited to the following:

Use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal use or possession of drugs not prescribed for the individual by a physician.
Continued violations of Sandy High School’s rules and regulations located in this handbook.

1. Thefts of any kind at or away from school.
2. Violations of school activity/athletic policies or rules.
3. Personal misconduct that involved police or court action either during or outside school hours and sessions.
4. Verbal or physical attack upon another student, contest official, school district employee, fan, coach or any other person.
5. Inappropriate or discriminatory language or behavior.
6. Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct.
7. See Student Discipline Rules and Regulations on page 26.

Violation of Student Discipline Rules and Regulations could include removal from activities/athletic events. 
Nothing in this statement denies a student or parent/guardian of their right to appeal to the principal, superintendent or board of directors. 

Students desiring to run for an office must pick up instructions from the Activities Office. Qualifications include a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, be a full-time Sandy High School student and meet OSAA eligibility requirements. Student body officers and class officers will be required to enroll in Leadership Class and must sign a contract following school rules, policies and social media.

2025-2026 Sandy High School ASB Officers

President: Jocelyn Burdick
Vice-President: Jennalee Nail
ASB Members-At-Large: Angelique Horn, Keira Knott, Ivan Valencia

All students who attend Sandy High School are also expected to respect the school community by dressing appropriately for a K-12 educational and professional environment. Student attire should facilitate participation in learning as well as the health and safety of students, and the adults that supervise them. This dress code is intended to provide guidance for students, staff and parents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Adequate coverage of the body is required for a professional learning environment.  No tube tops or strapless shirts
• Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment.
• Undergarments may not be visible.
• See-through or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage underneath that meet the minimum requirements of the dress code.
• Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as safety gear.
• No face paint

Additional Requirements:

• Clothing & hats may not depict, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, drugs or other controlled substances.
• Clothing & hats may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, obscene language/images or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.
• Sun glasses, chains, spikes, trench coats and full size flags may not be worn inside the building.
• Apparel, jewelry, accessories, tattoos, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang. Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn.

The administration at each school reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate dress. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines may be asked to remedy and/or not be allowed to attend class. Parents will be called if appropriate clothing is not available or the student refuses dress-code appropriate clothing.  
(See Board Policy JFCA for additional information)

The State of Oregon is directing the prohibition of personal electronic devices in every school district. Use of personal electronic devices by students are prohibited from the start of regular instructional hours until the end of regular instructional hours. "Personal electronic device" means any portable, electrically powered device that is capable of making and receiving calls and text messages and accessing the internet independently from the school's network infrastructure, including handheld gaming devices.

If a student refuses to put phone, personal devises away, the student may be sent to the office. Electronic devices may not be used while in the front office areas without staff consent.   

Students may not accept or make phone calls during class. 
Food and drink/or drinks may not be delivered or dropped off for students without the explicit permission of administration.

In order to assure a safe environment, skateboards/scooters will not be allowed on buses and must be stored in your locker during the school day.  Skateboarding will not be allowed on campus.

Regular school building hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (office opens at 7:00 am) Parents are advised that the school assumes responsibility for only those students in attendance at a school sanctioned activity.  During the school day students are required to remain on school grounds.  No students are allowed on campus after 3:30 p.m. unless involved in school activities. No students are allowed in hallways during instructional hours without a pass. 
Non-Student Visitors  
Oregon Trail School District is committed to academic excellence.  Unauthorized visitors are not allowed at schools during the regular school day (Board Policy KK) 

All school campuses are closed from the time of arrival on campus until classes are dismissed at the end of the school day. No student is to leave at any time, for any reason, with the exception of a specific need verified by parent and approved by the administrator or designee.   
Students must check in and check out through the main office. Students who leave campus and return are subject to a search. 

Students are not allowed on campus unless scheduled in a class or with a prearranged appointment. We encourage all students to take a full class load. Release periods should be scheduled at the beginning or end of a student’s schedule.

Any licensed driver attending Oregon Trail School District may drive a vehicle onto the school grounds under the following conditions: 

1. All such vehicles will be required to pay a $20.00 registration fee with the school administration. Any fee or charge not paid may prohibit the student from participating in school privileges and extra-curricular activities. Fees collected support parking maintenance and security. Parking permit must be in on the front windshield in full view at all times. Purchasing a permit does not guarantee a parking space.
2. Students who are not participating in a school sanctioned club, activity or sport should not be on campus prior to 7:30 am.
3. Student vehicles must remain on the school grounds during the hours in which school is in session.
4. School rules, courteous and preventive driving procedures, proper parking, and local and state traffic laws must be followed when operating vehicles on school grounds.
5. Students who have permission to drive and who violate these regulations or drive in an unsafe manner will be subject to disciplinary action and/or lost the privilege of driving, and or, parking on campus.  Nose end parking only along curbs.
6. Unsafe or inappropriate behavior that occurs in the parking lot may result in the loss of parking privilege.
7. A $20 fine will be assessed for all parking violations.
8. Parking privileges may be revoked at any time by school administration.

Student vehicles may be parked on district property on the condition that the student and his/her parent(s) allows the vehicle and its contents, upon reasonable suspicion, to be examined. Additionally, student vehicles on another school district’s property at activities under the jurisdiction of the district, including interscholastic activities sponsored by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) or other such voluntary organizations approved by the State Board of Education, shall also be subject to such condition. 
If a student or parent(s) refuses to allow access to a vehicle when requested under circumstances described above, the student’s privilege of bringing a vehicle onto district property will be terminated for the remainder of the school year. 
The Oregon Trail School District assumes no responsibility or liability for vehicle use, theft or vandalism while on school property. 

Medication must be brought from home by the parent. Students who must take prescription and/or over-the-counter medication at school, on a temporary or regular basis, must complete and return a medication authorization form or a self-medication form and have this signed by the parent/legal guardian. If a parent does not provide the required information, the school personnel will notify the parent/guardian on the day the request to administer has been received, that medication will not be administered until all requirements have been met. In case of an emergency, the administrator will contact the school nurse and/or physician. Students can have a consequence for having medications whether over the counter or prescriptions or illegal drugs in their possession including suspension and/or expulsion. 

Students should contact the school nurse if they have any questions regarding this board policy.  (Policy JHCD)

The code of conduct for Sandy High School students encompasses four basic concepts.  Each student is expected to:

1. Show evidence of learning
2. Be punctual and regular in attendance
3. Demonstrate behavior appropriate for the school setting
4. Respect the authority of the school. Students who disrupt the classroom learning environment are subject to appropriate disciplinary action

All school rules will be enforced within reasonable time expectations before, during, after and within 1000 ft. of the high school campus and its related property at any school sponsored event. Students may face disciplinary consequences for off-campus behavior that causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or the operation of the school or district. 

The Board expects student conduct to contribute to a productive learning climate.  Students shall comply with the district’s written rules, pursue the prescribed course of study, submit to the lawful authority of district staff and conduct themselves in an orderly manner at school during the school day or during school sponsored activities. 
Careful attention shall be given to procedures and methods whereby fairness and consistency in discipline shall be assured each student.  The objectives of disciplining any student must be to help the student develop a positive attitude toward self-discipline, realize the responsibility of one’s actions and maintain a productive learning climate.  All staff members have responsibility for consistency in establishing and maintaining an appropriate behavioral atmosphere.

A student code of conduct, developed under the leadership of the District Administration, and in cooperation with staff, will be made available to parents and students and enforced. Students in violation of Board policy, administrative regulation and/or code of conduct provisions will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. Additionally, students may be denied participation in extracurricular activities, titles and/or privileges granted to students may also be revoked (e.g., valedictorian, salutatorian, student body, class or club office positions, senior trip, prom, etc.).  A referral to law enforcement may also be made.

Rules and regulations for which these consequences apply shall be enforced during regularly scheduled school hours, during travel to and from school, and during all school-sponsored activities. Failure to report violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary actions. All consequences fall within the OTSD Range of consequences.

Key: 1 – Conference, 2 – Lunch Detention, 3 – After School Detention, 4 – Suspension, 5 – Activity Suspension

Based the severity of the behavior and repeated behavior administration reserves the right to change the level of the consequence.

Behavioral Consequences Level 2

Key: 1 – 1-day suspension, 2 – 3-day suspension, 3 – 5-day suspension, 4 – 3-day activity suspension, 5 – 7-day activity suspension, 6 – 30-day activity suspension, 7 – Expulsion Hearing 8 Referral to Law Enforcement 

Based the severity of the behavior and repeated behavior administration reserves the right to change the level of the consequence.

Key: 1 – 30-day activity suspension, 2 – Automatic recommendation for Expulsion, 
3 – Automatic notification To Law Enforcement 

Based the severity of the behavior and repeated behavior administration reserves the right to change the level of the consequence.

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