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November 14:

First day of HS Winter sports practices

5-7:00pm Letterman Jacket Fitting/Ordering

6:00pm HS Winter Sport Parent Meeting

7:00pm HS Fall Athletic Awards in the MPR

November 15:

November 16:

School of Economics 7th grade Field Trip

5:00pm Site Council

November 17:

Early Release (Dismiss @ 1:45pm)

4:30pm JHGBB @ Pleasant Ridge

November 18:

Bear Bash

November 19:

Game Day Cheer Showcase

9:00am JH Wrestling @ ACCJHS

Family Engagement Survey

Please provide feedback on family engagement practices in your child's school. You will be rating on a scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree). Thank you!

A pep bus will be offered for State Cheer. The cost is $11 for students ($16 for adults). There is a sign up sheet in the office. Students must pay their $11 at that time to hold a spot. Leave and arrival times are TBD.

Yearbooks are $45. Don't miss out on purchasing. Order forms are in the office or by Mrs. Holland's office or can be ordered on RevTrak. The Senior Class only needs 2, Sophomores need 3 and freshmen need 4 more purchases to earn a class pizza party. First class to get 50% of their class to purchase gets the pizza. Classes hitting the 50% mark after that, earn an ice cream party.

The school offices (Elementary and JR/SR High) are open from 7:15 am to 3:45 pm, each regular school day. Anytime after 3:45 PM you will need to call the district office at 785-863-2539. Please try to make an effort not to drop students off before 7:30 AM, unless you have approval from one of the principals. If your student is not involved in an after school co-curricular activities need to be picked up by 3:45PM.

CONSEQUENCES FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

The following consequences apply to excessive absences (more than eight per semester).

Upon the 6th absence, a warning letter will be sent home notifying parents of the excessive absences. A second letter will then be sent when the student loses credit for the class (upon the 9th absence in a class in a semester).

If a student has excessive absences (more than 8 in any class), he or she may be assigned to lunch detention for the remainder of the semester.

STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN BEING ABSENT PART OF A DAY

Once a student arrives on school grounds, the administration has responsibility for that student until the end of the school day unless other arrangements are made. When you enter school grounds you are in attendance for that day.

To leave school before the five-minute warning bell or during the day, a student must have advance permission from a parent or receive permission from the administration. The student must sign out in the office with parent permission to do so. A student leaving during the day without permission and without signing out will incur an unexcused absence.

A student returning to school during the day after having signed out and left must sign in at the office.

Our office would truly appreciate donations of bottled water and individually packaged snacks to provide with students in need during the school day!

Thank you for considering the opportunity to support our Bears!

Are you a Sophomore or Junior?

Are you interested in attending Washburn Tech part time next school year? 2023-2024

Complete this form and bring $20 to the office.

We will contact you when we have dates scheduled.

USD 341 will be providing transportation for the test date(s), TBD by Washburn Tech, then shared with parents/students who have given permission.

Washburn Tech Entrance Exam Permission Form

Level 1A:

-Student is on probation/warning for having an F at the time of grade check.

-They have one week to get all Fs up

-No academic detentions

-Can still practice and compete

-Can still attend home sporting events

Level 1:

-Students are ineligible from Monday to Sunday (please give them the dates).

-It does not matter if they get their grade up at any point during the week, they are out the whole 7 days

-Academic detentions after school until 4:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. HAVE to attend. Go to practice afterwards.

-Can still practice BUT not COMPETE, TRAVEL, or ATTEND events (includes dances & any KSHSAA sponsored activities)

-Can NOT attend home sporting events (gate taker & admin on duty will have copies of list to help monitor this)

-If they are in pep band, they CAN attend to perform because it is a grade

Level 2:

-Students are ineligible until they get ALL Fs up. Once grades are verified with teachers, the student may begin to compete, travel, and attend events again.

-Academic detentions after school until 4:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. HAVE to attend. Go to practice afterwards.

-Can still practice BUT not COMPETE, TRAVEL, or ATTEND events (includes dances & any KSHSAA sponsored activities)

-Can NOT attend home sporting events (gate taker & admin on duty will have copies of list to help monitor this)

-If they are in pep band, they CAN attend to perform because it is a grade

Once a student is off any list after grade check, they start the levels over if they have an F again.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are to attend each regularly scheduled day of school. A student is considered absent when he/she is not in regular school classes or in a school sponsored activity.

Absences fall into four categories: Parent Excused, Professionally Excused, School Excused, and Unexcused. Parental approval of an absence does not necessarily excuse the absence; the Principal has final determination if an absence is excused.

Parent Excused Absences must fall into one of the following categories:

1. Personal illness - short or long-term illness (if verified by a doctor, this would be a Professionally Excused Absence),

2. Family crisis,

3. Extended absences (i.e. family vacations) - should be requested by the parents or guardian and prior arrangements have been made in preparation for the absence as defined in the Student Handbook, and

4. Obligatory religious observances.

To be Parent Excused from school, the parents must notify the office by phone or send a signed, written note within 24 hours as to why the student was absent. If notification is not given to the school, an attempt will be made by the school to verify the absence by a call to the parents. If parental contact is not established by phone or note, the absence will be classified as unexcused. Note: Students who are not Professionally Excused (see below) are not eligible to attend or participate in extracurricular activities that day.

Professionally Excused Absences are those validated by a professional for medical or legal reasons, such as a doctor's appointment and/or court appearance. The Principal or their designee have the right to declare absences as "professional" when, in their opinion, situations in a student's personal life warrant their absence. In order to be eligible for extracurricular activities students must be Professionally Excused. The note must be the original note and signed. No photocopies will be accepted. An email or fax directly from Dr.’s office will be accepted.

School Excused Absences are class field trips, college visits, extra-curricular activities and performances. These school absences do not count toward the 90% Minimum Attendance Requirement (see below).

Unexcused Absences are absences without a valid excuse for absence. When school is in session, leaving without receiving permission from the office will be counted as unexcused.

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Hi All! December will be here before we know it. Mark your calendars on Saturday, December 3rd for the 20th Annual Oskaloosa Holiday Open House. Attached is the vendor registration giving you plenty of time to take advantage of the early bird registration fee.

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Don't forget to like our Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/oskaloosaholidayopenhouse

Just a reminder, per our board approved student handbook. (pgs. 28)

The school’s administration shall make the final determination regarding the appropriateness of a student’s appearance. Students who are inappropriately dressed will be required to change their clothing. Repeated dress code violations, or extreme first time violations, may result in consequences being assigned to the student.

The following attire is not acceptable at Oskaloosa Jr/Sr High School:

• bandanas, hats, hoods, or other head coverings

• sunglasses;

• shirts with cut off sleeves;

• strapless tops or straps that are less than three finger-widths wide;

• roller shoes or cleats (indoors);

• any article of clothing that exposes undergarments, or is a distraction, or draws attention to, or is suggestive of drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, sex, sexual orientation, gang signs/symbols or profanity is not acceptable;

• pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, or other garments must be appropriate as not to cause a distraction.

• clothing that calls undue attention to oneself, reveals any part of the midsection, armpits or reveals cleavage will not be allowed;

• shorts/pants worn below the waistline;

• any article of clothing that poses a potential risk.

We have issued quite a few warnings this week. Next week, we will be moving on from warnings to those students who have already been addressed.

https://www.usd341.org/page/jr-sr-high

Email: fyoakam@usd341.org
Website: https://www.usd341.org/page/jr-sr-high
Location: 404 Park Street, Oskaloosa, KS, USA
Phone: 785-863-2281
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