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PGMID : DIS012R DisciplinaryR eferral Su,maryB y Page AUG-F8E9B- 90 Referral Reason 3/08/91 -------TOTAL--------I-------BLACK--------1-------WHITE--------I-------OTHER--------I PARENTI PARENTI PARENTI PARENTI CODDEE SCRIPTION TOTALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTACT! 01 Disregard for directions of teachers 2762 31. 99X 1506 I 1868 21.MZ 971 887 10.m 528 7 .OBl 7 I or administrators, I 02 Disregard for directions of bus drivers, 508 5,887. 243 I 403 4.m 168 I 104 1.20% 74 .on lunch aides, or other authorized school I I personnel. I I I 03 Disruption and/or interference with the 2326 26.94% 1605 I 1580 18.30% 107b I 741 8.581 526 s .m 3 I nor al and orderly conduct of school I I and school-sponsoreadc tivities. I I 04 Behavior that involves indecent and/or 101 i.m 77 I 70 .an 53 31 .m 24 0 .OOl 0 I iuoral acts. I OS Wagerinogr any formo f gambling. 7 .08:t 6 I 4 .m 3 3 .03l 3 0 .OOl 0 I 06 Physical abuse or assault or threatened 123 i.m 94 I 94 1.08% 72 29 .331 22 0 .001 0 I physical abuse to a school employee. 07 Physical abuse or assault or threatened 1401 16.m m1 994 11.sn 664 406 4. 70'/. 291 .Oll 0 I physical abuse to other student or any I other individual. I I 08 Possession of a knife, razor, ice pick, 56 .m 51 I 39 .m 36 16 .181 14 I .01'/. 1 I explosive, pistol, rifle, shotgun, I I pellet gun or any other object that can I be considereda weapono r dangerous instrument. I I 09 Using, offering for sale or selling 32 .m 28 I 10 .rn 8 I 22 .25'/. 20 0 .00'/. 0 I alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug I as defined by Arkansas law or School I Board policy. I I 10 Destruction of or the atte1pt to destroy 51 597. 40 I 24 .m 17 I 27 .m 23 I 0 .001 0 I school property. I I I 11 Stealing or the atte,pt to steal school 75 .m 55 I 62 .717. 46 I 13 ,15'/. 9 I 0 ,OOl 0 I property or the property belonging to I I I another individual, I I I 12 Cheatingo r copyingt he worko f another 17 .m 11 I 10 .rn 7 I 7 .08'/. 4 0 .00'/. 0 I student. I I 13 Failure to abide by attendance rules, 694 8.03% 590 I 373 4 .32'l. 317 I 315 3.64'/. 267 I 6 .06X 6 14 Useo f profanity, vulgar languageo r 328 3,7 97. 223 I 222 2.m 143 I 105 l.21l 79 I ,01'/. 1 obscene language. I I 15 Com1ittinge xtortion, coercion, black- 4 .047. 3 I 4 .on 3 I 0 .00'/. 0 I 0 .OOl 0 I mail or forcing another person to act I I I I through the use of force or threat of I I force. I I 16 Engagingin verbal abuses such as naae- 104 1.201. 84 I 70 .Bl'/. 57 I 34 .m 27 I 0 .oox 0 I calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or I I I I using derogatory statements to other I I I I students, school personnel or other I I individuals. I I I 17 Hazing, Hazing includes any willful act 43 .m 30 I 31 .m 19 I 10 .m 9 I 2 .m 2 I done by a student, either individually I I or with others, to another student for the purpose of subjecting the other student to indignity, humiliation, etc. I TOTARLE FERRALS8-6--32 5601I 5858 67.86%3 660 1 mo 31,m 1920 24 .m 21 ~ .,. PGHID : DIS013R DisciplinaryR eferral Su11arBy y 3/08/91 AUG-F8E9B- 90 ActionT aken -------TOTAL--------I-------BLACK--------I-------WHITE--------1-------0THER--------I PARENTI PARENTI PARENTI PARENTI CODDEE SCRIPTION TOTALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAI CT 01 Conferencwe ith Student 1324 15.33'l. 490 I 938 10,861 316 I 382 4.m 171 I 4 ,04% 3 I I I 02 Conferencwe ithP arent 247 2,86'l. 1951 165 1.m 124 I 81 .m 70 I .on 1 I I I 03 Conferencwe ith Studenta nd Parent 341 3.m 316 I 203 2,351, 185 I 137 UBI 130 I .on I I I 04 Privileges Denied 227 2.62'/, 100 I 171 1.98X BO I 55 .m 19 I .on I I 05 BehaviorC ontract 145 1.67'l. 100 I 86 .99% 56 I 58 .m 44 I .on 0 I I I I I 06 DetentionH al1 3459 40.on 2276I 2233 25.86X 1440I 1219 14,m 830 I 7 .OBX 6 I I 07 StudentN ill NakeU pT i e 39 .45'1: 24 I 24 .m 15 I 15 .m 9 I 0 ,001 0 I I I I 08 Student Placed on Probation 240 2.787. m1 142 1.64% 83 I 96 i.m 67 I 2 .m 2 I I I I I 09 OnC ampuSsu spension( S.A.C.) 1226 14.20% 1010I 850 9.841 6751 370 4.281 329 I 6 .m 6 I I I 10 Off CampuSsu spension 160 1.85% 115 I 114 i.m 77 46 .m 38 I 0 .001 0 I I I 11 Boys Club Suspension 79 .m 62 I 56 .64Z 41 I 23 .m 21 I 0 ,001 0 I I I I 12 Bus Suspension m i.m: 91 I 99 1.141 75 I lb .181 16 I 0 .001 0 I I I I I 13 Corporal Punish1ent 560 6.487. 4251 433 5.0H 324 I 127 i.m 101 I 0 ,001 0 I I I I 14 RecoMmenEdxedp ulsion 34 .m 32 I 25 .m 23 I 8 .09l 8 I .on 1 I I I I I 15 Other 436 5,051. 213 I 319 3.691 146 I 117 i.m 67 I 0 .001 0 I I I I I TOTAALC TIONS---8--632 5601I 5858 67.86%3 660I 2750 31.BSl 1920I 24 .m 21 I < .. . ~ . Attachment II-I PGII D: D!S012R Disciplinary Referral Su11aryB y Page AUG-FE90B- 91 Referral Reason 3/08/91 -------TOTAL--------J-------BLACK--------I-------WHITE--------1-------0THER--------I PARENTI PARENTI PARENTI PARENT I CODDEE SCRIPTION TOTAL PCT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAI CT 01 Disregard for directions of teachers 2730 30.281 ml I 1900 21.081 13491 815 9.0H 581 IS .m 11 or ad1inistrators. 02 Disregard for directions of bus drivers, 388 4 .307. 272 276 3.061. 187 109 1.201. 82 3 .031 3 lunch aides, or other authorized school personnel. 03 Disruption and/or interference Nith the 2749 30.50% 2000 1928 2un 1404 814 9.031 593 7 .on 3 nor1al and orderly conduct of school and school-sponsoreda ctivities. I 04 Behavior lhal involves indecent and/or 56 .m 36 42 .m 26 13 ,141. 10 .on 0 I i111oraal cts. 05 Wagerinogr any for of ga bling. 8 .081. 7 5 .05'l. 5 I 3 .m 2 0 .001. 0 I 06 Physical abuse or assault or threatened 106 1.1TI. 93 I 70 .m 60 I 36 .m 33 I 0 .001 0 I physical abuse to a school e1ployee. I I 07 Physical abuse or assault or threatened 1537 17,0S'l. 1132 I 1111 12.:m 804 420 4.m 322 b .Obl 6 I physical abuse to other student or any I other individual. 08 Possession of a knife, razor, ice pick, 64 .m 60 34 .m 34 29 .m 25 I .on explosive, pistol, rifle, shotgun, pellet gun or any olher object that can be considered a weapono r dangerous instru111ent. 09 Using, offering for sale or selling 45 .m 43 23 .m 21 22 .241 22 0 .001. 0 alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug as defined by Arkansas law or School Board policy. 10 Destruction of or the atte1pt to destroy 30 .m 26 13 .m 11 17 .!Bl 15 0 .OO'l. 0 school property. 11 Stealing or the atte1pt to steal school 74 .an 56 I 55 ,bl'l. 39 19 .m 17 I 0 .OO'l. 0 property or the property belonging to another individual. 12 Cheating or copying the work of another 20 .m 16 lb .m 14 4 .041. 2 0 .001 0 student. 13 Failure to abide by attendance rules. 640 7.101. 565 I 344 3.811. 300 I 295 3.m 264 I .Oil I I 14 Use of profanity, vulgar language or 365 4.041. 270 I 266 2.951. 192 I 97 1.07% 76 I 2 .021 2 I obscene language. 15 Co11itting extortion, coercion, black- 13 .14'I. 12 I 12 .rn 11 .on 0 .001 0 I ail or forcing another person to act I through the use of force or threat of force. 16 Engagingi n verbal abuses such as na,e- 133 1. 4 71. 104 93 l.OH 68 38 .m 34 2 .on 2 calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or using derogatory state1ents to other students, school personnel or other individuals, I 17 Hazing. Hazing includes any Nillful act 55 .m 45 I 44 . 48'l. :,7 11 .m 8 0 .OO'l. 0 I done by a student, either individually or with others, to another student for the purpose of subjecting the other student to indignity, huMiliation, etc. TOTARLE FERRALS9-0--13 6678 6232 69. 141 4562 2743 3o.m 2087 38 .m 29 I ...... . P6MID : DIS013R Disciplinary Referral Su,maryB y 3/08/91 4UG-FE9B0- 91 ActionT aken -------TOTAL--------I-------BLACK--------I-------WHITE--------1-------0THER--------I PARENTI PARENTI PAREIN T PARENTI CODDEE SCRIPTION TOTALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAIT COTT ALP CT CONTAI CT 01 Conferencew ith Student 11S8 12.84% 730 I 801 8.887. 491 I 349 3.87% 231 I 8 .087. 8 I I I I I n2 Conferencew ith Parent 331 3.67'/. 310 I 216 2.39% 203 I 113 i.m 105 I 2 .02! 2 I ! I I 03 Conferencew ith Student and Parent 391 4,337. 369 I 268 2.9n 251 122 i.m 117 I .OH I 04 Privileges Denied 382 4.237. 274 269 2.987. 192 I 111 1.237. 80 2 .02% 2 I I 05 BehaviorC ontract 132 1.467. 122 99 1.on 91 I 33 .m 31 0 ,007. I) I 06 DetentionH alI 3323 36.867. 2172 I 2235 24.m 1457 1075 11.92% 709 13 .147. 6 I I ,_17S tudent Will MakeU pT ime 78 .867. 59 I 54 .m 41 23 .257. 17 I .017. 1)8 Student Placed on Probation m 3.987. 295 I m 2.Bn 214 I 98 1.081. 79 2 .on 2 I
)9 OnC ampuSsu spension( S.A.C.) 1355 15.03%1 181)I 898 9.967. 764 I 451 5.007. 411 6 .067. 5 I I l0 Off CampuSsu spension 241 2.6 7'l. 218 I 160 1.m 143 I 81 .an 75 0 ,007. 0 I ! 11 Boys Club Suspension 120 1.337. 110 I 81 .891/. 75 I 39 .rn 35 I 0 .007. 0 I I I I \2 Bus Suspension 184 2,047. 153 I 153 1.m 130 I 31 .m 23 0 .00'.I. 0 I I [3 Corporal Punishment 246 2.m 205 I 201 2.m 165 I 45 .m 40 0 .oor. 0 ft\\>Y, .. - I 13 rt:{l) I 6 fl, I l 4 RecoamendEedx pulsion .lff 8 I ,..Cf. - ,{}'17: .-n ,.-1 .on 0 .007. 0 I I I 15 Other 703 7.797. 473 I 529 5.867. 338 I 171 1. 89'.I. 133 3 .03% 2 I I TOTAALC TIONS----9-013 6678 I 6232 69. 14'l. 4562 I 2743 30.43'l. 2087 I 38 .m 29 I THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS February 8, 1991 EXPULSIONS FOR 1990-91 SCHOOL YEAR NAME SCHOOL GRADE/RACE/SEX OFFENSE Waits, Sheere Lakewood Md. Richey, Haden Ridge road Md. Conklin, David Ridge road Md. Lowe, Dekashun Ridge road Md. Perkins, Willil-, Rose City Md. Bryant, Wilma Rose City Md. Campbell, Jeremiah Rose City Md. Barnett, Me1issa NLRHS-East Dotson, Andre NLRHS-East Kuske, Danny NLRIIS-East Watson, Pashee NLRHS-East Wesley, Roderick NLRHS-East Bogard, Dornetrical NLRHS-East Gunnells, Yosheki NLRJIS-East Horton, Eric NLRHS-East Key, Dewayne NLRHS-East Moore, Phillip NLRHS-East Rhodes, K,,y~hia NLRHS-East Talley, Anthony NLRHS-East BLK/WHT 1 1 DISTRICT POLICY PROHIBITED CONDUCT 8 /Black/Female Weapon 7 /White/Male Prohibited 8 /White/Male Weapon 8 /B
t.ack/Female Weapon 7 /Black/Male Weapon 8 /Black/Female Weapon 8 /Black/Male Prohibited 9 /White/Female Weapon 9 /Black/Male Drugs and 9 /White/Male Weapon 9 /Black/Female Weapon 9 /Black/Male Disorderly 10 /Black/Male Disorderly 10 /Black/Female Weapon 10 /Black/Male Disorderly 10 /Black/Male Weapon 10 /White/Male Weapon 10 /Black/Female Weapon 10 /White/Male Weapon 3 0 1 0 FBJ FBM FBO FBP DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISORDERLY ACTIVITIES DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 8 5 WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS 13 6 Total: 19 Conduct Conduct Alcohol Activit-, Activit.'., Activity .. NLRSD REF: DIS032 Suspension/Expulsion Comparisons Run Date: 7 /22/93 MIDDLE SCHOOLS From AUGUST Through JUNE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------== 1 9 9 1 - 9 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----BM------ -----BF------ 1ota1 number of a.,oigm,ents: # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved: # STU # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU =======-=----=--------------------------------------------------------==-====-=- 09 S.A.C. 394 42.00% 232 24.73% 180 109 10 HOME SUSP. 22 50.00% 13 29.55% 20 10 11 BOYS CLUB 63 55.26% 28 24.56% 44 22 16 EXPULSION 3 100.00% 0 .00% 3 0 1 9 9 2 - 9 3 -----BM------ -----BF------ 1ota1 number of assigments: # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved: # STU # STU 236 25.16% 134 9 20.45% 8 17 14.91% 15 0 .00% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT /TOT # STU 76 8.10% 46 0 .00% 0 6 5.26% 5 0 .00% 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 938 469 44 38 114 86 3 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 612 45.30% 320 23.69% 193 113 10 HOME SUSP. 56 39.72% 46 32.62% 45 32 11 BOYS CLUB 88 59.06% 34 22.82% 53 25 16 EXPULSION 1 33.33% 2 66.67% 1 2 COMPARISION -----BM------ rotal number of assigrments: # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 328 24.28% 111 31 21. 99% 25 22 14.77% 16 0 .00% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 91 6.74% 39 8 5.67% 5 5 3.36% 4 0 .00% 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 1351 456 141 107 149 98 3 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 218 55.33 % 88 37.93 % 92 38.98 % 15 19.74 % 413 13 4 23- 7- 13- 10 HOME SUSP. 34 154.55 % 33 253.85 % 22 244.44 % 8 800.00 % 97 25 22 17 5 69 11 BOYS CLUB 25 39.68 % 6 21.43 % 5 29.41 % 1- 16.67-% 35 9 3 1 1- 12 16 EXPULSION 2- 66.67-% 2 200.00 % 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 2- 2 0 0 0 Z-3 - REF: DIS032 Suspension/Expulsion Comparisons Run Date: 7 /22/93 HIGH SCHOOLS From AUGUST Through JUNE -=----------------------------------------------------------------=-----====-=== 1 9 9 1 - 9 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- 1ota1 nunber of as~ignnents: # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved: # STU # STU # STU # STU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------= 09 S.A.C. 313 53.97% 100 17.24% 143 24.66% 24 4 .14% 580 163 59 92 21 335 10 HOME SUSP. 25 59.52% 4 9.52% 10 23.81% 3 7.14% 42 21 4 10 3 38 11 BOYS CLUB 51 67.11% 9 11. 84% 16 21.05% 0 .00% 76 38 8 12 0 58 16 EXPULSION 1 50.00% 1 50.00% 0 .00% 0 .00% 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 9 9 2 - 9 3 -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- Total m1mher of aR:,igrments: # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT Actual ~tudents involved: # STU # STU # STU # STU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 302 43.20% 167 23.89% 163 23.32% 67 9.59% 699 133 94 80 37 344 10 HOME SUSP. 32 65.31% 6 12.24% 7 14.29% 4 8.16% 49 28 6 7 4 45 11 BOYS CLUB 45 61.64% 16 21. 92% 10 13.70% 2 2. 74% 73 39 13 8 2 62 16 EXPULSION 5 71. 43% 1 14.29% 1 14.29% 0 .00% 7 5 1 1 0 7 COMPARISION -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- Total nunber- of assignments: # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT Actual students involved: # STU # STU # STU # STU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 11- 3.51-% 67 67.00 % 20 13.99 % 43 179.17 % 119 30- 35 12- 16 9 10 HOME SUSP. 7 28.00 % 2 50.00 % 3- 30.00-% 1 33.33 % 7 7 2 3- 1 7 11 BOYS CLUB 6- 11.76-% 7 77.78 % 6- 37.50-% 2 200.00 % 3- 1 5 4- 2 4 16 EXPULSION 4 400.00 % 0 .00 % 1 100.00 % 0 .00 % 5 4 0 1 0 5 ), Z-4 REF: DIS032 NORTHL ITI'LE ROCKS CHOOLD ISTRICT Suspension/Expulsion Comparisons Run Date: 7 /22/93 DISTRICT LEVEL From AUGUST Through JUNE -------- .------------------------------------------------------------------===== 1 9 9 1 - 9 2 =----------------------------------------------------------------==-=====--==-== -----BM------ Total nunher of assigments: # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved: # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ==---------------------------------------------------------------------------=== 09 S.A.C. 707 46.57% 332 21. 87% 343 168 10 HOME SUSP. 71 57.72% 25 20.33% 63 20 11 BOYS CLUB 245 60.20% 75 18.43% 185 61 16 EXPULSION 4 80.00% 1 20.00% 4 1 1 9 9 2 - 9 3 -----BM------ rota1 number of assigr,nents: # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved: # STU 09 S.A.C. 915 44.61% 284 10 HOME SUSP. 148 50.86% 116 11 BOYS CLUB 295 59.60% 177 16 EXPULSION 6 60.00% 6 -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 487 23.74% 189 70 24.05% 50 99 20.00% 72 3 30.00% 3 379 24.97% 226 24 19.51% 23 73 17.94% 63 0 .00% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 491 23.94% 181 59 20.27% 48 90 18.18% 59 1 10.00% 1 100 6.59% 67 3 2.44% 3 14 3.44% 12 0 .00% 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 158 7.70% 71 14 4.81% 11 11 2.22% 9 0 .00% 0 1518 804 123 109 407 321 5 5 2051 725 291 225 495 317 10 10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPARISION -----BM------ rota1 number of .,.,e,,ments: # REF PCT/TOT Actual students involved. # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 208 29.42 % 155 46.69 % 112 29.55 % 58 58.00 % 533 59- 21 45- 4 79- 10 HOME SUSP. 77 108.45 % 45 180.00 % 35 145.83 % 11 366.67 % 168 53 30 25 8 116 11 BOYS CLUB 50 20.41 % 24 32.00 % 17 23.29 % 3- 21. 43-% 88 8- 11 4- 3- 4- 16 EXPULSION 2 50.00 % 2 200.00 % 1 100.00 % 0 .00 % 5 2 2 1 0 5 Z-1 REF: DIS032 Suspension/Expulsion Comparisons Run Date: 7/22/93 ELEMENTARKY-6 From AUGUST Through JUNE ----------------------------------------------------------------------==-======= 1 9 9 1 - 9 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------======== -----BM------ -----BF------ rotai number of .,,,ignnents: # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved: # STU # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU =---------------------------------------------------------------------===-====== 09 S.A.C. 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 HOME SUSP. 24 64.86% 8 21.62% 5 13.51% 0 .00% 37 22 6 5 0 33 11 BOYS CLUB 131 60.37% 38 17.51% 40 18.43% 8 3.69% 217 103 32 36 7 178 16 EXPULSION 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 9 2 - 9 3 -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- Total number of ""igr,nents: # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT Actu.,l students involved: # STU # STU # STU # STU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 0 10 HOME SUSP. 60 59.41% 18 17.82% 47 12 11 BOYS CLUB 162 59.34% 49 17.95% 99 35 16 EXPULSION 0 .00% 0 .00% 0 0 COMPARISION -----BM------ rota1 number of assignments: # REF PCT /TOT Actual students involved # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 .00% 0 21 20.79% 16 58 21. 25% 38 0 .00% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 .00% 0 2 1.98% 2 4 1.47% 3 0 .00% 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0 101 77 273 175 0 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09 S.A.C. 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 HOME SUSP. 36 150.00 % 10 125.00 % 16 320.00 % 2 200.00 % 64 25 6 11 2 44 11 BOYS CLUB 31 23.66 % 11 28.95 % 18 45.00 % 4- 50.00-% 56 4- 3 2 4- 3- 16 EXPULSION 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 .00 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z-2 , DISCIPLINE INFORMATION REFERRALS ACTIONS TAKEN (Please attach computer generated information) 23 '1: DISC1a Discipli111TYR efernl S....ry.-By P19e 1 IUU.ATM Rtf1rnl Ranon 9nJJl'f2 D LI11l m ~ sam. - w12 -TIJTrL-- ---a.ta-- ---tOf-lJa-- Code Dascriptian Totll Ptt Pu Can Tot,l Ptt P1r Con Tot1l Ptt Pu Can 01 Disr191rd for dir1etions of t11chen REFERRAL2S4 ~.oox 15 14 23.m 9 10 16.661 6 .. idalnlstr1tors. STtmE>fTS 22 39.2.SX 13 14 25.00X 9 8 14.2SX 4 r191rd for dir1etions of bas drivers, REFERRALS 1 1.661 0 1 1.661 0 0 .oox 0 lanch ,idK, or other 111thorizasdc hool Sl\lE(l'S 1 1.78X 0 1 1.7BX 0 0 .oox 0 penonrwl. OJ Disrtlan .ind/or intM"ftrera with the REFERfW.S 5 8.331 3 5 s.m 3 0 .oox 0 norul ind orderly condw:to f school S1lllOOS 5 8.92X 3 5 8.92X 3 0 .oox 0 1nd school1POll5Dr,lcdt iv it in. 04 JIRhlviotrh lt inOlvesi ndlcent. ind/or REFERRAL0S .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 iMOr1l ,cts. snmrs 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 05 Wi9fif II I or IIIY for of 9HDl i Ill, REFERRALS0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 S1llDTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 06 PhYSicll ibue or HSillt or thr11ttned REFERfW.S 2 3.33X 1 2 3.m 1 0 .oox 0 ph)'Sic1l lbue to school lO)'le, STlllENTS 2 3.571 1 2 3.571 1 0 .oox 0 07 Physlcll lbue or 1ss11lt or thrNtened REFERRALS 2 3.331 2 2 3.331 2 0 .oox 0 physic,l lbue to othlr st.dent or IIY STlllENTS 2 3.571 2 2 3.571 2 0 .oox 0 othllr individul. 08 Pos1e11ian of, knife, ruor, ic1 pick, REFERM.S 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 espl05iw, pistol, rifl1, shotvm, snmrs 0 .oox 0 0 .OOI 0 0 .oox 0 pellet 1111o1r 1ny other abjact thit un be cansiderad IINPOfl or dilllJl!l'OIS instnnt. 09 Using, offtrint for s,le or selling IIEFEJM.S 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 1lcmollc IMMrlCJIS or 1ny n1rcotic dr119 STlllENTS 0 .oox 0 0 .OOI 0 0 .oox 0 ,s dlfinld by Arhl'ISH lill or School Bolrd Policy, 10 DKtrw:t ian of or the ,tt..,t to destray REFERRALS 0 .oox 0 0 .OOI 0 0 .oox 0 1 prqierty. STIIOTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 11 int or the 1tte1Pt to st11l school IIEFEJM.S 1 1.661 1 1 1.661 1 0 .oox 0 pro,erty or the property belonging to STlllENTS 1 1.78X 1 t 1.7BX 1 0 .oox 0 1nother individul. 12 ChNti111 or co,ying the of ,nother REFERRALS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .OOI 0 student. STlllEHTS 0 .oox 0 0 .OOI 0 0 .OOI 0 13 Fi ln to ibide by ,ttmi.nc:e rates. REFERRAL2S0 33.33X 15 12 20.00X 8 8 13.m 7 STUllENTS 19 33.92X 14 12 21.Q 8 1 12.SOX 0 14 Useo f prof,nity, valpr 1111111o11r REFERfW.S 4 6.661 3 4 6.66X 3 0 .oox 0 absc1111l1 111utt. ST1JOTS 3 5.35X 2 3 5.35X 2 0 .oox 0 15 Cc:aitting extortion, coercion, bl1ek- REfERIW.S 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 ui l or forcing 1nothlr person to Kt snmns 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 thrCMl9hth e ne of force or thr11t of force. 16 ETIIPiinJt in wrbl l lbues nch H ~ REFERRALS1 1.661 0 1 1.661 0 0 .oox 0 c1lli119, ethnic or r,ci1l slll's, or STUllENTS 1 i.78X 0 1 i.78X 0 0 .oox 0 usint dlr091tory stateaents to other st.dents, school perSOlllll!lo r other individuls. 17 Hiz i119. REFERRAL0S .OOI 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 STUllENTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 18 w119 relted t1ttivities. REFERIW.S 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 ST\WfTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .OOI 0 TIJTf(. REFERIW.S6 0 ~ 42 70.00X '17 18 30.00X 13 - STUIDTS 56 36 41 73.211 26 15 26.781 10 Raf, D190i3il Disciplinary RlrilPITiSl uM,ry )y 91Y)/f2 CUii.AIDE Action T1un NJmtL ITTLEm HIQ4! Dill. - 11/12 --TUT#l.-- -rua- ----fOf-k.Aa-- :s:rlption Totil Ptt Pu Con Tot1l Ptt Pu Con Tot1l Ptt PIT Con 01 Conferenc i th Student ACTIIJIS 9 15.00X 3 8 1J.m 3 1 1.661 0 Sl1IEITS 9 1S.25X 3 8 13.551 3 1 1.691 0 02 Conf.,-anc ith Puent ACTIIJIS 2 3.m 2 0 .oox 0 2 J.m 2 STlllOO'S 2 3.B 2 0 .oox 0 2 3.B 2 03 Conferancei th Student ind P1rent ACTIIJIS 2 3.331 2 2 3.m 2 0 .oox 0 STIIIOOS 2 3.381 2 2 3.381 2 0 .oox 0 04 Privi l"6 Denied flCTIIJIS 1 1.661 1 1 1.661 1 0 .oox 0 STUDENTS 1 1.691 1 1 1.691 1 0 .oox 0 05 B1hnior Contnct ACTIIJIS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 STUDEHTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 06 DetentionH ill ACTIIJIS 7 11.661 2 4 6.661 1 3 s.oox 1 STUDEHTS 7 11.Blil 2 4 6.77X 1 3 S.081 1 07 Stldlnt Yi l l Kak ~ Ti ACTIIJIS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 Sl1IEITS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 08 StllNllt Pl1eed on PrabltiCII ICTIIJIS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 ST1IIENTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 09 On CilfU 6apersion (S.A.C.> ICTitl6 24 40.00X 20 15 Z5.00X 12 9 15.00X 8 ST1IIENTS 23 38.981 19 15 Z5.42X 12 8 13.m 7 10 tmR Sa,eiision ICTIIJ6 1 1.661 1 1 1.661 1 0 .oox 0 STUIOTS 1 1.691 1 1 1.691 1 0 .oox 0 11 bl Cllb Sa,eniion ICTIIJIS 3 S.OOI 2 3 s.oox 2 0 .OOI 0 STUDEHTS 3 s.oex 2 3 s.oex 2 0 .oox 0 12 Bu Sapefsion ICTIN 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 ST1IIENTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 1-ardiy School ACTIIJIS 9 15.00X 5 7 11.661 4 2 3.331 1 STUDEHTS 9 15.25X s 7 11.861 4 2 3.381 1 14 Recoaende[dJp llsion ACTIIJIS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 STUDEHTS 0 .OOI 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 15 othtr ACTIIJIS 2 3.331 2 1 1.661 1 1 1.661 1 snmTS 2 3.381 2 1 1.691 1 1 1.691 1 16 Eq,ll1i0111 ICTIIJIS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 snmTS 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 0 .oox 0 TOTILA CTIIJIS 60 40 42 70.00X 27 18 30.00X 13 snmrs 59 39 42 71.181 27 17 28.B11 12 COHPREIIENSIVOEU TCOHY.S.V ALUATION (COE) SURVEYR ESULTS (If applicable, please insert after this page) 24 I J NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE OUTCOMES EVALUATION NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS _ 1991 ARKANSASC OMPREHENSIVSEC HOOLI MPROVEMENPTL AN Arkansas D~pQrtment of Education - School: North Little Rock High School - West Year: 1991-92 District: North Little Rock School Superintendent: James R. Smith TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter of Coi:mnitment from District ..................... 1 Letter of Commitment from Principal .................... 2 Introduction . .......................................... 3 Overview of the Improvement Plan ....................... 5 COE Steering Coi:mnittee ................................. 7 Target Area Conuni ttees . ................................ 8 Review of Data ........................................ 10 Description of School and Comrnunity ................... 12 Mission Statement and Goals ........................... 15 Mission Statement ..................................... 16 Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement ...... 17 School Climate . ....................................... 24 Parent/Community Involvement .......................... 28 High Expectations ..................................... 32 THE NORTH 1LrITlLE ROCJK PllIBLIC SCHOOL -ADM!NISTR1UIVE OFFICES 2700 POPLAFi STREET COE Steering Committee North Little Rock High School-West Campus 101 West Main Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 Dear Committee Members: The administrative staff of the North Little Rock School District is committed to assisting the faculty of North Little Rock High School West Campus with the implementation of their Comprehensive Outcomes Evaluation Plan which was developed over the past several months. The four areas targeted for improvement are in concert with district priorities established by the Board of Education. We recognize the value of this introspective school improvement process and pledge our support for the school's plan. Sincerely, ~Lt James R. Smith Superintendent of Schools dw P.O. BOX 687, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72115/0687 501/771-8000 November 19, 1991 Dear Comprehensive Outcomes Evaluation Visiting Team: 101 West 22nd Street North Little Rock, Arkansas7 2114 (501) 771-8100 Since the fall of 1990, I have observed our staff working tirelessly and diligently in planning for the future of North Little Rock High SchoolWest. The commitment and dedication displayed by the entire community has been an inspiration to all who have witnessed the rebirth of North Little Rock High School. It is with great enthusiasm that I fully endorse and pledge my commitment to the plans for the future of North Little Rock High SchoolWest as set forth by our Comprenensive Outcomes Evaluation plan. s ly,
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lompsbn, Kin~pal North Little Rock High School-West 2 INTRODUCT:i:ON North Little Rock High, West Campus, began its Comprehensive Outcome Evaluation (COE) Improvement Plan in November of 1990. Actually the school was a new school because of the reorganization of two former high schools, Ole Main and Ncrtheast
thus, some data from both former high schools had to be obtained
however, most of the staff was formerly from Northeast or Ole Main. The Steering Committee, reflecting a cross section of the faculty and staff, began to gather statistics and administer the perceptual surveys to a sampling of parents from different demographic areas, to all students administered by the English teachers, and to the faculty and staff members. Parents assisted in the mailing of surveys to parents. Concurrently, the school's mission statement and goals committee, comprised of faculty and community people, began its report. Other committees, such as the School and Community, earnestly began. Sirice COE is a new process, informational meetings were held. After receiving the surveys, the Dawson Educational Service Cooperative in Arkadelphia tabulated the results
in addition, North Little Rock High's computer instructor, utilizing the statistical materials, developed charts making the results more visual. Each committee chairman prese11ted an in-depth report to the faculty. Based on the analyses of all data, including the archival, achievement, and perceptual, the faculty unanimously decided on the following target areas: 1. HIGH EXPECTATIONS 2. SCHOOL CLIMATE 3. PARENT/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 4. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/TIME ON TASK (MANDATORY) Committee chairmen, selected from the Steering Committee, and vice-chairmen were chosen for each area
again after examining the data, the chairmen, vice-chairmen, and subcommittees selected outcomes. After numerous meetings, the chairmen, vice-chairmen, and committee members formulated detailed improvement plans designed to eliminate the disparities revealed in the baseline data. The criteria for each outcome were completed during the spring of 1991. During the summer the Steering CoIDmittee Chairman and target area chairmen met to check for repetition. In e&sence, the Improvement Plan for the target areas were finalized
however, after some of the improvement areas were identified in the plan, actions were immediately begun fer implementation for the 1991-92 school year. The faculty was again apprised of the study, modifications, and final results. 3 The faculty, staff, and administration of North Little Rock High, West Campus, recognize that the Improvement Plan is an ambitious document
however, with the combined efforts of the students, staff, administration, and community, not only will these issues in the five-year plan be addressed, but other concerns will be addressed because the school is dedicated to student growth. 4 Respectfully submitted, Billie Jo White Emogene Wetherington OVERVIEW OF THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN The four targets and the desired outcomes form the basis for the school improveme~t plan. The action plan is designed to achieve the outcomes established for each target. TARGET: Monito1:ing and Assessment of Student Achievement/ Time on Task OUTCOXES 1. To increase enrollment in academically challenging courses and maintain thet enrollment throughout the school year with particular attention given to. increasing minority student participdtion. 2. To improve student success on standardized tests and in the classroom. 3. To increase student time on task. 1. 2. TARGET: School Climate OUTCm!ES To increase student perception of the schocl as a safe environment. To increase the level of satisfaction teachers feel about their jobs and their work environment. 3. To increase student perception of school rules, policies, and disciplinary actions as fair and equitable. TARGET: Parent/Community Involvement OUTCOMES 1. To increase the involvement oi the business community in the school programs. 2. To increase the involvement of parents in the school programs. 3. To improve involvement o= the non-business community in school programs. 5 'I"ARGET: High Expectations OUTCOMES 1. To implement programs that will aid "at-risk" students in mastering requirements for graduation. 2. To promote the use of instructional techniques and policies that convey high teacher expectations for all students. 3. To expand the use of classroom strategies designed to encourage interactions that promote critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. 6 North Little Rock High School-West Campus COE Steering Committee Emogene Wetherington, Chairperson Penny Clay, Reporter Pris Benson Ron Brown Greg Burl Anita Cameron Linda Fuller Liz Fulton Tom Hudson Rena Knight Patsy Pearson Sue Perry Betty Sneed Roy Spradlin Mary Taylor Billie Jo White 7 North Little Rock High School-West Campus Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement/ Time on Task Committee Betty Sneed, Chairman Bill Garvin, Vice-Chairman Phyllis Doerr Eulin Downing Geraldine Garrett Ron Ingram David Kaufman Mar::orie Kirby Sallie Langford Sam Mascuilli Carol McAdams Darrell McCoy Mary Power Roseanne Sallis Ira Scoggins Harold Stark Mike Tucker Phyllis Wiggins High Expectations Committee Liz Fulton, Chairman Monica Davis, Vice-Chairman Glen Amis Jim Billings Steve Dar.iels J inuny Harper Lou Hart Quilla Lanes Jim McMurry Christine McRae John Narkinsky Trish Partridge Suzzette Reynolds Jon Robbins Mary Lee Schultz Mildred Standley Johnny Talley Carol Toombs Tammy Tucker 8 North Little Rock High School-West Campus School Climate Committee Rena Knight, Chairman Berdell Ward, Vice-Chairman Helen Casteel Johnnie Collier Ann Cowart Gary Davis Cheryl Fallis Patrina Greenway Annie Hamilton Faith Jones Donnas McGinley Carl Moore Don Robbins Jackie Ryan Jan Scholl Kathy Smith George Thompson Willie Vincent Joe Ward Parent-Community Involvement Committee Patsy Pearson, Chairman Cynthia Hampton, Vice-Chairman Shelia Baker Sue Beach Bill Bowers Gwen Brooks Louise Cammack Cheryl Daniels Kay Ewart Rick Gravette Gary Haver Gail Hopkins Fred Johnson Ron Kieklak Shelia Smith Paul Stovall Billy Wagley 9 REVIEW OF DATA Members of the Steering Committee gathered archival, achievement, and perceptual data on which to base the school improvement plan. ARCHIVAL DATA The archival data included personnel information on certified and non-certified staff members
statistics about students' attendance rates, family environment, and participation in extracurricular activities
and detailed information about the instructional program. Archival data indicated strengths in the following areas: a highly educated, experienced staff
a comprehensive instructional program, and an extensive student activity program. Approximately 70% of the faculty members hold masters' degrees and above. Specific strengths of the instructional program include the Advanced Placement courses, the television production program, and the computer lab facilities for math and reading instruction. The student activity program includes 44 student organizations that meet on a rtgularly scheduled basis within the school day. Therefore, all students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and are encouraged to do so. Archival data revealed the following areas of disparity: The percentage of minority students enrolled in advanced courses was low. The nunilier of students selecting lower level courses was considered excessive. The absentee/tardy rates for all students needed improvement. These concerns are addressed in the following targets: Monitoring and assessment of student achievement and high expectations. ACHIEVEMENT DATA The achievement data wa$ obtained through records from the school guidance office and the district's offices of instructional services and computer services. Included in the information compiled are grade distribution records, MAT-6 scores, ACT profiles, PSAT scores, lists of scholarships awarded, lists of state and regional awards received, and lists of students receiving honors for outstanding achievement. A significant area of strength is in the number and amount of scholarships awarded to g~aduating seniors. Another area of strength is in the number of state and regional awards received by students in the speech and drama department. 10 A five-year summary of ACT scores shows that our composite score of 19.9 represents a steady increase since 1988-89. For the first time in five years, our composite score is at the state average. Twenty-eight percent of students taking the ACT in 1990-91 were black. The composite score report by ethnic groups shows a 3.6 point difference in the scores of black and white students. Only 34% of black students taking the ACT had the college-core curriculum as compared to 44% of white students. Steps are being taken to encourage all students to complete the strongest courses in which they can be successful. The summary report of the Metropolitan Achievement Test, 6th edition, which was administered to eleventh graders in April 1991, shows an overall basic battery percentile of 56.6. This average indicates that our students scored above the 50th percentile nationally. The test data also reveals a 22.2 percentage norm discr1:pancy between scores for white students and those of minority students. Reducing this disparity while raising the overall test scores is a desired outcome of the improvement plan. PERCEPTUAL DATA The perceptual data was based on the opinions of students, parents, and certified staff members and was obtained through surveys designed for each group. Parent volunteers assisted in mailing surveys to a random sampling of parents. Surveys were distributed through the English classes to all students. All faculty members also completed the opinion surveys. All groups surveyed indicated the following areas of strength: Clear school purpose, monitoring and assessment of student achievement, and high exp~ctations. The opinions of parents, students, and teachers varied on some of the correlates. Although the results of the surveys were generally positive, some variances occurred in the areas of school climate and parent and community involvement. There was a slight discrepancy in the attitudes of students toward the school as a safe environment and the attitudes of their teachers and parents. The surveys also showed a perceptual difference in the area of fairness as related to the administraticn of discipline. There was also a discrepancy in the attitudes of the students, parents, and teachers regarding the degree to _which parents and other members of the community are involved in the school. These areas of discrepancy are addressed in he improvement plan. 11 . DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY The city of North Little Rock lies just across the Arkansas River from Little Rock. An estimated 61,700 persons live in North Little Rock. That figure represents a 6% decrease in population in the ten-year period from 1980 to 1990. The median age of about 33 years is increasing, and the school age population percentage is decreasing. Approximately 79% of the residents are white, 20% black, and 1% other minorities. Studies indicate that the black population percentage in North Little Rock is increasing while the white population percentage is decreasing. Of the existing labor force in the city, the largest percentage of workers hold management or professional positions (24.3%), while 19% have administrative or clerical jobs, and 12.3% are in service fields. The remainder of the work force is made up of sales people (11.8%), skilled craft workers (11.8%), unskilled laborers (16.7%), and those in technical fields (3.4%). The remaining .7% make up the workers representing fields other than those listed. Although industrial development in North Little Rock is restricted by boundaries on all sides, there are positive economic indicators for the school and community. While the unemployment rate in Greater Little Rock is 7.6% the citizens in North Little Rock are at 4.6%. In 1989 voters approved a 4.9 mill school tax increase on real property. This millage increase is an excellent indicator of the community interest and support of public education in North Little Rock. Cultural and recreational facilities in North Little Rock include the Laman Public Library, the Community Band, the Old Mill, Wild River Country, Riverfront Park, and the North Little Rock Community Center. Within minutes of North Little Rock are the Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, The Arkansas Ballet, and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. The area also offers the Arkansas Museum of Science and History, the Little Rock Zoo, and a number of state parks, lakes, streams, camping and hunting areas, and hiking trails. The North Little Rock School District is serving 9,194 students in the 1990-91 school year. The city's demographic trends are reflected in the school population, which has decreased in recent years. Of the total enrollment, 52.3% are white, 46.5 are black, and 1.2% represent other minorities. The racial composition has also paralleled the city's trend of declining white population and increasing black population. 12 The 1990-91 school year is the first year for implementing the reorganized secondary school plan. This reorganization process was completed by the "Planning Task force for Secondary Reorganization," which included 39 committees and subcommittees made up of parents, teachers, students, administrators, and citizens. Beginning in 1990-91, the North Little Rock School District changed to one high school on two campuses and three middle schools. All 9th and 10th graders attend the North Little Rock High School East Campus with an enrollment of 1,372. All 11th and 12th graders attend the North Little Rock High School West Campus with an enrollment of 1,180. Seventh and eighth graders attend Lakewood, Ridgeroad, or Rose City Middle Schools, depending on residence and school attendance zones. This reorganization allows the racial makeup of the secondary schools to reflect the racial. makeup of the community as a whole. The administration of the North Little Rock School District operates under policies established by a Board of Education. The School Board was reorganized in 1989 from a six-member at large board to a seven-member geographic zone board to allow for a more equal representation of the various races and socioeconomic groups in North Little Rock. Positions are for alternating three-year terms, and elections are held each September. The North Little Rock School District has established a number of programs to meet better the needs of minority students. The position of Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation was established in March 1990 to ensure racial equity. An activity director at each secondary campus works toward greater minority student participation in extracurricular activities. Compensatory education programs have expanded, and staff development opportunities have been implemented for improved understanding of students who achieve below grade level. Free bus transportation is now provided for all students living more than two miles from schools. District-wide trends indicate that the North Little Rock schools are expanding services and improving educational opportunities for all students: -A greater percentage of public school students graduate than ever before. -The standardized testing program has expanded to include students in grades 1 through 11. -Special education programs are offered to hundreds of students with a variety of learning disabilities and handicaps. 13 -Hundreds of students are in programs for the gifted and talented. -More than 500 computers provide for individualized, self-paced instruction. -Schools work with students to reduce drug and alcohol use. -North Little Rock students consistently earn top awards in regional, state and national competitions in math, history, vocational education, music, art and other subject areas. -More than 100 scholarships were awarded to 1990 graduating seniors. The North Little Rock School District is following the national trend of community involvement in its education development. With the reorganization of the secondary schools in the district, parents and other residents served as advisors on reorganization committees. The Classmate Program teams schools with businesses in the community. These business partners reward student achievement, recognize teacher achievement, provide materials and services, and help schools reach their goals. The Student Incentive Program at North Little Rock High School is designed to recognize and reward student excellence in academic performance, attendance, activity involvement, and citizenship. The Incentive Program is based on a cooperative effort of the school and area businesses tu reward students with discounts at the community businesses. After the first nine weeks of operation, there was a 74.2% increase in students qualifying for the program. The community has also been involved in the creation of the television production program on the West Campus. Through a grant and city funding, a television studio was installed to broadcast City Council meetings. A strong PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) provides assistance for students and teachers in the North Little Rock School District. Parents and other residents also serve as advisors on academic area committees and other special topic committees that are established to consider school issues. The interest of North Little Rock residents in their schools and their individual neighborhoods results in local involvement, improved services, and community pride. 14 Mission Statement and Goals The chairman of the committee met with the Steering Committee November 14 and November 28 to receive information, data, and guidelines for direction to proceed. After several conversations with Steering Chairs Wetherington and White, and an organizational meeting of the Mission Statement and Goals Committee, surveying the educational community - students, teachers, parents - became the number one priority. In order to develop a surve:, instrument, the committee decided to formulate a list of goals based on existing philosophies: administrative priorities for 1990-91 and objectives from past evaluation processes. After the chair gathered the pertinent data, members of the committee met in a lengthy, writing session. Six goals were for~ulated and sent to a cross sampling of classes: basic, regular, and honors English, as well as special education and other disciplines. The PTA P~esident took surveys to meetings with parents for their input. All teachers on the staff were surveyed. A second draft added three goals based on the data collected. A final survey produced one additional goal for the committee, making a comprehensive list of ten goals in the final draft. Using these ten goals, the committee developed the Mission Statement, which was presented to the Steering Committee in January and was accepted. In the fall of 1991, the chair met with representatives of the East Campus, for their input. Based en their findings, two goals were modified and the final Mission Statement completed. West Campus sue Perry, Chair Sylvia Allen Marilyn Carter Cynthia Hampton Mala Rogers MISSIOO SI'ATEMENT With a carmitrnent to provide experience, opportunities and challenges where irrlividuality is acknowledged and maximum potential can be realized, North Little Rock High School values people, ideas, and learninJ. * * * * -* Goals The curriculmn must be designed to educate all youth so that they may becane productive and responsible citizens of our country and world. The cu..rriculum should provide multicultural experiences which enable students to learn to respect irrlividuals, their cultural differences, and the interdependence of people through a study of histo.cy, gt
!()(Jraphy, and varied cultures of the nation and the world. The curriculum must provide instnlction which enables students to learn basic skills in matherratics and reading, as well as to achieve canpetence in oral and written ccmnunication. The curricuhnn must provide an enviroment in which students learn to think critically in order to make infonred decisions so that they may attain self-respect ru1d self-discipline. The curriculum must be designed to raise the cultural level of the a:mrn.uut.y by developing within the student an appreciation of art, literature, il!ld music. * The curriculum must be designed to nurture adaptability in students so that they may achieve their full IX)tential and nay realize that many of the jcbs in which they will work have not yet been created. * 'lhe curriculum must be designed to meet the special needs and abilities of our students on all levels. * The curriculum should offer o:wortuni ties for students to learn market-ready skills through a variety of work-related programs. * The curriculun must offer students a varied program of school-related activities focusing on the developrent of lE:adership skills, service to the school and camnmity, involverrE11t, and cooperation. * The curriculum must bE: designed to develop the whole person intellectually, physically, arotionally, and socially. 16 TARGET NARRATIVE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/TIME ON TASK Beginning in March 1991, this committee reviewed the archival, perceptual, and achievement data for the school to identify areas in need of improvement. Committee merr~ers isolated three areas directly impacting student achievement: increasing time on task, improving student success un standardized tests and in the classroom, and increasing and maintaining enrollment in advanced classes. The committee felt particular attention must be paid to the achievement of minority students in each of these areas. A subcommittee was assigned to each outcome. Each subcommittee conducted additional research into its outcome before considering specific actions to address the outcome. A survey of enrollments in advanced courses (advanced, college bound, GT, AP) revealed a lower percentage of minority students in these courses. Teachers in all subject areas expressed concerns regarding students dropping to a "lower level" course or initially selecting a "lower level" course rather than meeting the challenges of the advanced courses. The data for absentee/tardies revealed a rate higher than desirable for all students. Teachers also expressed concerns over the amount of class time missed due to interruptions and absences. A review of MAT-6 scores showed a significant discrepancy between scores for white students and those of minority students. This same discrepancy could also be noted in the current GPA data. Once the data was reviewed, each subcommittee considered specific actions to address the desired outcomes. The preliminary improvement plans were presented for consideration to the whole committee. Suggestions were offered and incorporated by the subcommittees. Final inprovement plans were submitted to the Steering Committee in April 1991. 17 00 IMPi PLAN Target:IDNI'IORING AND1 \SSl'SSMENOTF S'!UDENI' ACHIEVEMENI'/'l'IOMNE T ASK OUtcare:'ro increase enrollment in acadanically challenging cwrses and maintain that enrollment throughout the school year with partic.'Ular attention given to increasing minority student participation. ACTICNS RFSPCNSIBILITY TIMELINE RFSCOOCES STAFFD EVEWPMENr EVAWATIClD-1A TA 1. Develop ways to GUJ.dance Inplarent Student Explanation and List of potential identify students for counselors, 1991-92 achieverrent interpretation of students. acadanically Teachers Re-check data, Student test scores challenging cwrses Principal each year records, Of:portunities for based on test scores, teachers teachers guidance to past performance, conference teacher reccmnendation, etc. ' 2. R!:!fine and e.'ql<Uld Principal, Initiate Brochures, Opportunities for CaTiparisoo of current procedures for Guidi:ince Spring 1992 Curriculum teachers and guidance to enrollnent to that of providing Counselors, Expand in Booklets, discuss ccurse content previous years. infonnation to students Dept. Chairman, 1992-93 Choices Program and teacher and parents conoenring Teachers Newsletters expectations. the challenges, Camri.ttee St:ooent Leaders oi:portunities, and Coordinator Cwrse Cootent expectations in these Guides courses. 3. Establish a procedure Priocipal, Preliminary Canputer lists O:mnittee of parents, Caiparison of to make it nore Guidance, plans, of enrollment Camselors, Teachers dropout/transfer difficult for students Teachers 5Pring 1992 and other interested rate in current year. to change to less Expand in faculty to hear requests Monitor grade reports challenging ccurses. 1992-93 for schedule changes. to detennine success Revise as rate. needed 4. Establish procedures Principal, Preliminary Professional Infonn parents, teachers, Students grades and for intervention with Dept. Cllairman, plans, Fall publication, and students of programs dropout/transfer students having Teachf:rs 1992 District available. Carmittee rates carpared to difficulty in these FUll .i.rrple- curriculum of teachers to those of previoos courses before dropout/ mentation specialist reccmnend programs. years. transfer occurs. SPring 1993-94 TARGET NARRATIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE A review of the perceptual and archival data available led our committee to select the following desired outcomes to facilitate the improvement of the school climate: 1. To increase student perception of the school as a safe environment. 2. To increase the level of satisfaction teachers feel about their jobs and their work environment. 3. To increase student perception of school rules, policies, and disciplinary actions as fair and equitable. Using the surveys which hac been administered to students, parents, and students as our basis, we identified a discrepancy in the attitudes of students toward the-school as a safe environment and the attitudes of their teachers and parents. Teachers and parents were overwhelmingly positive in their views of the school environment as a safe place to be. On two separate questions relating to safety, teachers recorded positive responses of 72% and 89%. Only 7% and 8% of teachers responded negatively to these questions. Parents' responses were similar. On two safety questions, they replied 87% and 82% positively, with only 6% and 11% negatives. However, students registered only 65% positive in this area while 35% expressed a negative attitude toward the school as a safe environment. Only teacher data was used to target the area of teacher morale. While 80% of teachers had indicated that morale was a positive element in the school climate, this area had the lowest "always" rating (7%) of any question on the teachers' survey. It also had the highest negative rating with 20%. Surveys showed at least a perceptual difference in the area of fairness as related to the administration of discipline. Thirty-four percent of the teachers felt that treatment of students was always fair. Another 54% felt that it is sometimes fair for a positive rating of 88%. Parents generally agreed with teachers in this area with 77% responding positively to a fairness question. However, this issue did draw an 11% negative from parents, the highest negative rating from this group. Students registered a high degree of dissatisfaction in responding to a question on fairness with a 41% negative response. Only 9% of students felt that discipline is always administered fairly while another 47% thought that it was sometimes. Once these outcomes were selected on the basis of the data listed above, a subcommittee was appointed to develop improvement plans for each outcome. The subcommittees met over several weeks, developing their plans. The plans were submitted to the chairman and the vice-chairman of the target committee for approval. Some were returned for "-fine-tuning" and the elimination of duplications. The final versions of these plans are attached. 24 IMPi PLI\N Target:MCM:TORINGA NDA SSESSMENOT F S'IUDENr ACHIEVll1EN.l'/TIMOE N TASK Outcare:To increase enrollrrent in aCTldanically challenging ccurses and maintain that enrollmmt throughout the school year with particular attention given to increasing minority student participation. ACTIOOS IID3PCNSIBILITY TIMELINE RESOURCES STAFF' DEVEWPMENI' EVALUATIOmO TA 5. Implement incentive Departnental Inplement NLR TV, Departnental Staff Number and list of. programs within ccurses Staff Fall 1991 School dete:anines workable incentives uses. so students can Recheck Newspaper, ideas and activities Number of students achieve success and be each year Bulletin receiving recognized for their Boards, reoognitico. efforts: i.e. Exhibits, Crnpetitions, Local Publication of work, Businesses etc. N 0 IMP~ PLAN Target:l'Oll'IORING AND l\SSESSMENl' OF S'IUDENT ACIIIEVEMEN'l'/TIME 00 TASK Outcane:'l'o inprove student success on i
tandardizE..'CIte sts and in the classroan. l\CTIONS RESPrnSIBILITY TIMELINE RESOURCES STAFF DEVEIOFMENI' 1. Inplement programs Principal, Trial run Test Prep. Meeting of cannittees designed to prarote Guidance 1991-92 Manuals, and staff to encourage suocess on Counselors, Fully Professicoal cross-curricular starrlarclized tests. Teachers implemented Journals involvement. Staff a. Establish before/ 1992-93 meeting to review skills after school to be taught. tutoring sessions in test-taking skills b. Provide canpute.r Principal, Add to and District Explanation of what in software for the Media Specialist update Mooia available. canputer lab to holdings Services, prepare students each year Canputer for a variety of Vendors tests. c. Encourage teachers Principal, !nplement Professional Departmental inservice to~ a variety of Dept. Chainnan, 1992-93 Publications, on relevant testing testing styles. Director of and recheck District styles Secondary each year CUrriculum Education Specialists 2. Inplenent progr= designed to encourage a higher success rate in the classroan. a. Develop before and Principal, Trial run Guidance Meetings of ccmnittees after school Dept. Chairman, Spring 1992 counselors, and st.aff to encourage tutoring sessioos Teachers Fully Professional cross-curricular for study skills implemented Publications involvement. and content in 1992-93 required subjects. EVAlllATIOND ATA Report on student scores as reported by testing services. Report on student scores as reported by testing services. Student Survey. Report on student scores as reported by testing services. Corputer generated smrnary of grades at end of each sanester. IMProvllrr PIJ\N Target:M:JNITORING AND ASSESSMENr OF Sl'UDENT AOJIEVEMi,NT/TIME ON TASK OutOC111e:J'o .inprove student success on standardized tests and in the classrOCill. ACTIONS RESFONSIBILITY TIMELINE RESOURCES STAFF DEVEIOPMENT EVALUATIODNA TA . b. InpJ.ement special Pr1.rx:1.pal, Inplement Renaissance Inservice on CanpJter generated. recognition and Renaissance 1991-92 Program, Renaissance Program. sumnary of grades. incentive programs Team Refine each Ccmmmity for academic year adrlevarent c. Continue and expand Principal, Implemented Existing labs. Explai,atioo to teachers Canp.iter generated the rea.ding labs. Reading 1990-91, and staff of the program s1.lllll,aryo f grades. Specialists Revise and and its possibilities expand each year N 3. Iroplanent a plan to increase parental 5UHX>rt for academic achievement. a. Establish an Principal, Initial Renaissance Inservice on the Student achievement academic booster Renaissance Plans, 1991 Program, programs ftan the data, Student/ club. Team Pully Camunity Renaissance program. teacher surveys implemented 1991-92 b. Refine the present Principal, Examine Interim report Meetings to explain Parent survey at the program to keep Guidance existing Parent conf. precess and get input end of the year. parents informed counselors, program and Days fran teachers in regard to Camunication revise as Newsletters academic progress Coordinator necessary and results of standardized tests. N N IMPi PLAN Taiget :IDNITORINGA NDA SSES9-IUJTO F SWDENTA OUEVEMINJ.'/TJMONE TASK Outcane:To increase student time on task. ACTIONS RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE P.ESOURCES 1. Establish a procedure to minimize outside interruptions to the classroan. a. Establish a Principal, Inplem:mt NLR 'IV regularly scheduled teachers, office Septauber Pager for tinE, procedure, st
,.ff, guidance 1992, Refine custodians and length of counselors in May of announcements. each year b. Inplerent an Principal, Inplement Club sponsors, assanbly schedule Activities 1991-92 School which provides an Director, Cami. Refine in calendar equitable of teachers May of each distribution of tinE .for classes and minimizes the loss of class tinE. c. Establish an Administrators, Inplarent Teachers, effective policy D-Hall teacher 1991-92 D-Hall for dealing with Re-evaluate teacher tardies to minimize each the disruptions to sarester class tinE. d. Develcp a policy for Principal, Inpleuent Administrators administrators, Assistant 1991-92 Counselors office personnel, Principals, Refine Teachers and guidance to Guidance each year limit classrocm Counselors, interruptions (i.e. Office sending rressages, Personnel pulling students ait for conferences) SI'l\FF DEVELOFMENI' EVAUJATIODNA TA Explanaticn in preschool Teacher survey at faculty meeting. the end of the year. Written e)!j)lanation and fonns in faculty handbook. Explanation in preschool Teacher survey at faculty ~ting. the end of the year. Written explanation in faculty handbook. Explanation in preschool Survey of teachPrs faculty ~ting and and administrators procedures stated in at the end of the faculty handbook. semester. Explanation in preschool Survey of teachers facul t'<J r.eeting and and staff at the details in faculty end of each serrester han:.ll:xx:>k 'w" IMProvlL PLI\N Target:l-0,JI'IORING ANil ASSESSMENr OF STUDENI' ACIJIEVEMENI'/TIME 00 'J'A.<
K OUtcaoo:To increase student time on task. J\CTIONS RESPCNSIBILITY TIMELINE RESOUR:ES 2. Inplement a plan to reduce absences fran the classroan. a. Establish a District InplE:rrent Club spcnsors, maxim.Jm number of Adrn:ini.strators, February Teachers, school business Schcol Board 1992 Parents, absences per Re-evaluate Students serester (clas~ each year related and extra- L"'l.trricular) b. Establish a Principal, Inplanent Renaissance program to Teachers 1991-92 Program, encarrage and Crnmunity recognize good attendance. c. Establish a system Caiputer Service
Trial run Existing for catputer- Director, Fall 1991 ccnputer assisted attendance Principal Implerent hardware, check each class 1992 Trai.ntd period. Personnel 3. Continue programs to Assistant Fall 1993 Trained encarrage tirre on Superintendent Personnel, task within the for Instruction, EY.isting classroan. Director of procedures for Secondary i.nservice Education, Principal STAFF DEVELOPMENI' EVAIUATICN DATA Explanation in preschcol Teacher/ student faculty ireeting and survey at the end handbook. Explanation of tht year. to studk,nts at beginning of year and include in student handbook. Inservice session on C01p1ter generated Renaissance Program attendance report each grading period. Explanation in faculty C01p1ter generated ireeting. attendance report each grading period and teacher sw:vey. PET and Classroom Observation and Managerent for those evaluation by who have not attended administrators TARGET NARRATIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE A review of the perceptual and archival data available led our committee to select the following desired outcomes to facilitate the improvement of the school climate: 1. To increase student perception of the school as a safe environment. ?.. To increase the level of satisfaction teachers feel about their jobs and their work envircnment. 3. To increase student perception of school rules, policies, and disciplinary actions as fair and equitable. Using the surveys which hud been administered to students, parents, and students as our basis, we identified a discrepancy in the attitudes of students toward the-school as a safe environment and the attitudes of their teachers and parents. Teachers and parents were overwhelmingly positive in their views of the school environment as a safe place to be. On two separate questions relating to safety, teachers recorded positive responses of 72% and 89%. Only 7% and 8% of teachers responded negatively to these questions. Parents' responses were similar. On two safety questions, they replied 87% and 82% positively, with only 6% and 11% negatives. However, students registered only 65% positive in this area while 35% expressed a negative attitude toward the school as a safe environment. Only teacher data was used to target the area of teacher morale. While 80% of teachers had indicated that morale was a positive element in the school climate, this area had the lowest "always" rating {7%) of any question on the teachers' survey. It also had the highest negative rating with 20%. Surveys showed at least a perceptual difference in the area of fairness as related to the administration of discipline. Thirty-four percent of the teachers felt that treatment of students was always fair. Another 54% felt that it is sometimes fair for a positive rating of 88%. Par~nts generally agreed with teachers in this area with 77% responding positively to a fairness question. However, this issue did draw an 11% negative from pa.rents, the highest negative rating from this group. Students registered a high degree of dissatisfaction in responding to a question on fairness with a 41% negative response. Only 9% of students felt that discipline is always administered fairly while another 47% thought that it was sometimes. Once these outcomes wert selected on the basis of the data listed above, a subcommittee was appointed tu develop improvement plans for each outcome. The subcommittees met over several weeks, developing their plans. The plans were submitted to the chairman and the vice-chairman of the target committee for approval. Some were returned for "-fine-tuning" and the elimination of duplications. The final versions of these plans are attached. 24 N Ln IMPi. PLI\N Target: School Clilrate OUtCCIIE:To increase student perception of the school as a safe enviranrrent. 1\CTIONf
RE.5PrnSlBILITY TIMELINE RESOUOCES 1. Encourage the use of Administraticn AUgust NLRID police patroi.s thra.1gh 1991 carrpus before a.ud after school 2. Establish and A ccmnitt.e.-e of Septanber ProfesE
ional illplanent a roothc-d by administrators, 1991 camo.mity which tr=bled or counselors, and cw.nseling dangerous students teachers services, coold be referred for NLRSD camseling and perhaps counselors, alternative schooling local alternative school 3. Expand the use of peer Peer counseling 3rd 9 weeks Faculty and c=nseliug to enable faculty advisor 1992 student students to discuss human relations vohmteers for fears about safety camri.ttee pe.-e.r ccunseling services 4. Establish a nethod by 1\dmi.n:i.stration Spring 1992 Human which a student may Relations identify duty Camri.ttee personnel 5. Utilize portable 1\dmin:i.stration Spring 1992 Faculty camunication devices for duty pers01mel STAFF DhVELill!'!ENI' EVALUATION DA'l'A Explain procedures to Sturent survey at staff in preschcol end of schcol year IllEtting Explain procedures to Study of referral staff in preschool data over a five meetings year pericd Current faculty advisor Records kept by peer to meet with and to coonselirg train volunteers Explanation of Perusal of data by identification procec,.ure admin:i.strati ve r
taff Dplanation involving Perusal of data by the use of camunicati.on adminir
trative staff devices IMPi PIJ\N Target:Sch=l Climate OUtcare:To increase the level of satisfaction teachers feel about their jabs and their work envirorarent. ACTIONS P.ESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE REOOURCT.S STAFFD EVEWFMENI' EVAIUATICDNA TA 1. InplenEnt reward Teacher 5-year plan Businesses, Inionn staff of Feedback fran system for years of recognition beginning Civic criwria honorees service ccmnittt, Spring 1992 organizations, patrons 2. Provide faculty PISA and Student 1992-93 Businezses Inform staff of F'Eeedback fran luncheons once a organizations academic and patrons criteria faculty and hosts nonth school year Septanber May 3. Establish system of Teacher 1992-93 Supervioors, Inform staff of Feedback fran acknowledgeirent for recognition Spring and Principals, criteria faculty outstanding teaching ccmnittee Fall Departnent practices in the Semester Chairs, classro:m Students and peers 4. Obtain discounts from Renaissance August 1, Renaissance Infonn staff businesses Director 1991 Director IMProvill.r PLAN 'l'arget:.School Clinate Outcx:rre:To increase student perception of school niles, policies, ana aisciplinary actions as fair and e::aj.table. 1\CTIONS RFSK.lNSIBILI'IY TIMELINE RF.SOORCES STAFF DEVEIJJPMl:NI' EVALUATIODNA TA 1. Include a unitollll A comm.ttee of By August 1, Present and Present new Evaluation oy survey system of rules and administrators, 1992 past handbooks to faculty ar.d staff at the end of the punishnents to be teachers, parents fran and point out changes school year followed consistently ar..d students surrounding in the Student districts Hrux'lbook, with established ai:peals process ' 2. Conduct a survey to The Student By March 30, Survey Results Circulate results of Use data fran survey know exactly where Council 1992 the survey to fonrulate possible students ~ceive new proaa.-dures "unfairness" to exist 3. Form hmian relatims Students, August l, Students, Inform staff On-going team teachers and 1991 teachers, and a. To coordinate administrators administrators activities that praoote unity and involvarent frar, all s~ts of the student popllation b. To act as a ccmnuni-cation tool between the student body and the faculty and administration c. 'l'O serve as a sounding board for student problems d. To serve as a liaison be~n school and ccmnunity TARGET NARRATIVE PARENT-COMMUNITYIN VOLVEMENT Beginning in March of 1991, the members of the Parent-Community Involvement Committee reviewed the archival, perceptual, and achievement data for the school to identify areas in need of improvement. Committee members defined three areas that directly impact parent-comnmnity involvement and selected the following desired outcomes to facilitate the improvement: 1. To increase the involvement of the business community in the school programs, 2. To increase the involvement of parents in the school programs, and 3. To improve involvement of the non-business community in school programs. Using the surveys which were administered to students, parents, and teachers as a basis, the committee came to the conclusion that there were discrepancies in the attitudes of the students, their parents, and their teachers regarding the involvement of parents in school programs. In response to the question of parent conferences, 63% of the students said parents rarely or never attended
however, parent responses showed 92% did have an opportunity to discuss student progress through some form of teacher conference. The committee members felt that increased involvement on the part o~ both the business and non-business community should be a target area since more than 60% of students surveyed stated that guest speakers were rarely invited to classes. A subcommittee was then assigned to each outcome. Each subcor.unittee conducted additional research into its outcome before considering specific actions to address the outcome. The subcommittees met over several weeks developing their plans. The plans were submitted to the chairman and the vice chairman of the target committee for approval. Some were returned for refinement and the elimination of duplications. The final versions of these plans are attached. 28 N ' :
:MPi. PLI\N Target:PARENI'-<Il'IMUNITIYN VOLVEMENT OJtcane:To Increase Involvarent of Parents in the School Programs ACTIONS RE.5PCtlSIBILITY TIMELINE IlESOOlO:S 1. Farm Academic Booster Administration Inplerent Renaissance Club sponsors Spring '91 Program 2. Increase direc,t Administration Fall 1992 Media Involvarent of parents Coonselors Continuing Newsletter with students' procJrarn Teachers Staff Ccmnuni ty Camrunications Orc,dlllZatiumi Coordinator A. Teacher camrunication with parents 1. 11 G::od News" card 2. Telephone B. Parent Conferences/ Open House 1. weal Media/ NLRIV 2. School newsletter STAFFD EVELOENT EVALUATIODNA TA Presentation of Participation of Acadanic Booster Club actively involved parents Distribution of carparison of information to staff participation with through school calendar previous years w 0 lMPi PIJ\l'i Target :PARENT-a:JMMUNITilYlV OLVEMEl'lT Outc::aoo:To increase the Involvarent of the Business Camll.lility in the School Programs ACl'IONS RESPOOSIBILITY TJMELINE RESOUICES S'ffiFF DEVElOFMENJ' 1. Detenru.ne and Renaissance Inplaient Students Presentation of camrunicate the needs Carrnittee October Staff P,erurissance Program to of the school to the Principal 1992 Business Staff business ccmrunity Ongoing Camunity A. Survey students, staff, and camruni ty B. Establish goals c. Present resultD to camrunity 2. Utilize the rr~terials/ Renaissance Inplerrent Staff Crnpilation of resa.ircp_s resources fran the Ccmnittee Novanber Business available and business carmmity 1991 Camunity presentation to the Revise each Stuaents st,1.ff year 'Ihereafter 3. Establish a procedure Principal Inplarent Staff Explanation of Academic for contirruing Renaissance Spring '91 Students Booster Club to Staff business camrunity Camu.ttee Expand Business involverrent, i.e. Chamber of Invol varent Carm.mity Academic Booster Club Ccmnerce '91-92 Parents Ilcfine each year thereafter EVAWATICN DATA Analyze data Detennine the use of resa.irces by staff Trace the involvarent of business camuni ty over 5-:year period J' IMPROVEMENT PI! Target: PMENI'--<Xt-MJNITYIN VOLVEMENI' OUtcare:_'.I'o I11prove Involvement of the Non-Busilless camunity in School Programs ACTIONS RESPONSIBILITY TIMELINE RESOURCES STAFF DEVEWPMENT EVALUATICtil DATA 1. Establish school needs Sch:Jol Inplerrent Camtunity Pre-school conferezx::es Deternu.ne nllll\bers for ackli tional Camunications Octc:ber 1991 Students Staff receives training and effectiveness involvenent of the coordinator Evaluate Parents in parent-camrunity of volunteers used non-business ccmnunity yearly School involvement strategies during year and ways to involve Personnel camunity 2. Establish a p:iol of A ccranittee of Inplarent Parents, Teachers advised of Staff and volunteers volunteers (rrumbers to volunteers, February Grandparents services av-dilable and will evaluate be detennined parents, school 1992 .Retired procedure for obtaining effectiveness of according to requests personnel, and individuals and services during faculty program on an w for service) students other rreeting individual basis interested persons 3. Develop_ an awareness Coordinator of Inplerrent Media Special rulletins to Survey staff and of services available Volunteers Septanber District staff i.e. calendar volunteers and Principal 1992 newsletters students School newsletters School television .. TARGET NARRAT:VE HIGH EXPECTATIONS Collection-of information used in this study began two years ago in preparation for the total restructuring of the two existing North Little Rock High schools. Work continued through the fall of 1990. This committee first met in March, 1991, to review collected materials, including achievement, archival and perceptual data. The project was completed in May, 1991. Many positive factors were noted in data gathered through surveys of teachers, students and parents. Some areas of conce=n, derived from the collected data, led this committee to identify high student expectations as an area that needed enha1,cement. The following factors were noted: Increased performance-based assessment and other alternative assessments should be expanded to stay abreast of national trends. Enhanced learning could occur with the use of more classroom activities requiring thinking skills, problem solving, and cooperative learning. Student enrollment in higher level and science, could be increased by enroll and to remain in the class. would be valuable in this area. courses, especially math encouraging students to Mere parent involvement Recruitment of minorities for high level classes would improve the racial composition of classes and help reduce discrepancies between black-white test scores. Improving attendance rates of students in lower-level classes would improve the success rates of these students. The committee chose three outcomes designed to alleviate concerns and to enhance student expectations on the part of teachers, parents and students. They are as follows: To expand the Ube of classroom str~tegies designed to encourage interactions that promote critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. To promote the use of instructional techniques and policies that convey high teacher expectations for all students. To implement programs that will aid "at-risk" students in mastering requirements for graduation . 32 w w .. ' IMPID PLAN 'rarget: High Expectations OUtcare: To expand the use of classrcx:m strategies designed to encoo.rage intP.ractions that prCJ10te critical thinking skills and problan solving abilities. ACTICNS RESPCNSIBILITY TlMELINE RESOURCES STAFF DE.VEWPMENI' r:vALU1\TICND ATA 1. Provide observation Central office By May 1, School distn.ct Select master teachers Em-of-year days for teachers to and b.Jildirq 1993 and business with daronstrated departmental reports ooserve master teachers administration and university ability in teaching to include a sumary (in and out of alliances problan solving arid of what observaticns district) =itj cal thinking were ccooucted and what changes were inplarcnted in classroans as a result of the observations 2. EDphasize tests Classroan By September State Schedule inservice Gurvey at end of requiring problan- teachers 1, 1992 DE:part:rrent of sessions on alternate 92-93 to ccnpare solving and decision- Education
forn,s of testing types of tests being making skills
district used encau-age performance iI1Structional based assessment services 3. Encourage teacher Director of By May 1, Content area Give inservice sessions Carpare teacher rnanbership in state Personnel, 1992 orgruuzations for participation in participation in and naticnal content Director of and acadanic content area 1993 with that in area organizations Secoooary alliances organizations, workshops 1992 Education, and conventions Assistant Superintendent of Instruction 4. Hold inservice Acadanic August 1992 Specialists Inservice workshcps Inflf'rvice evaluation workshops enphasizing depar1:ntnts Ongoing forms proolair-sol ving, central office Classroan observatim cooperative learning, thinking skills and alteniative assessrrent IMPID PLAN Target: High Expectations Outoane: To prarote the use of instructional techniques and policies that convey high teacher expectations for all students ACTIONS RESPCNSIBILITY TlliELINE RESOURCES STAFF' DEVEWPMENT EVALUATICDNA TA 1. Do away wJt.h 50% floor Central offJ.ce 1991-92 Central office Staff meeting on grades and school board 2. Encwrage training Ce:ntral office Over next Central office Training sessions Observations programs such as PET, 5 years TESA, cooperative learning, thinking skills, etc., that will err:ourage teachers to expi:ess consistently high expectations for all students 3. Administrator-parent- Glidance, Septaiber Retention data of teacher-guidance teacher, parents, 1992 students in upper-conference prior to administration, level classes and cut~ff date for students docurrentation of drq:ping upper-level conferences clas5es 4. Establish an academic Renaissance team October School Staff rrero newsletter 1991 personnel 5. Offer suggestions for Academic February Master teachers Staff Developrent days Inservice evaluation inservice programs on departments 1992 forms high expectations for students and teachers within each content area 6. Decrease enrolllrent in Guidance August 1992 Central office Camtunicaticn of action Statistical l=-level classes Administration Principal to staff, along with evaluation of so nore individual Departrrent Chairs Glidance expectations academic performance attention is possible Deparbrent of these students Chairs .. ' t' IMProJ!llI' PLAN Target: High Expectations Outcane: To inplenent programs that will aid "at-risk" students in mastering requirerrents for graduation w V, 1. 2. 3. 4. .ACTIONS Conduct a survey of students/teachers on reasons for poor attendance, dropping out or making failing grades on the pru:t of students. Prarote student participation in the follc:Ming programs as necessary --oaipensatory education -alternative school p~nt -reaclin9' program (PALS, Ll'Jl)
.iorkstudy programs -suwart groups -incentive programs -parenting skills for students Inplement attendance alert teams Provide incentive programs within classes and/or departnents so students can be recognized for their efforts RESIOISIDILITY English classes and staff surveys CCllllSelors, special services Attendance administrator, OC11p,1ter services director Academic department Renaissance Team Department chairpersons TIMELINE RESOl.JK:ES STAFF DE.VEWPMENI' EVALUATIODNA TA 1991-92 Staff and Staff meeting SUrvey results and. students identification of tq> ten conoerns May 1992 Special Review conoerns for services changes September Attendance Staff meeting CCJl{'Uter generated 1993 administrator attendance report for and OC11pUter each grading period services Fall, 1991 Renaissarce Faculty rrcetings Statistics analysis program on attendance, :ill,proved grades, graduation rates ANNUAL SCUOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (Please insert after this page) Nit .!' r "' REPORT to the NORTH LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION From the COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE MAY 1995 \. ~ Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Overview The Coordinating Committee on Discipline was appointed during Spring of 1994 through the Office of the Superintendent to develop recommendations relating to the broad area of discipline in the North Little Rock schools (see Committee list in Appendix A). The Coordinating Committee met from August, 1994, through May, 1995. In weekly meetings, it defined discipline, identified the areas of concern, and selected the categories for Focus Groups. More than two hundred and fifty people were involved in the Committee and Focus Group activities, contributing more than 1200 work hours of time to the project. Dr. Allan Ward of the UALR Department of Speech Communication served as Project Facilitator. The Coordinating Committee organized sixteen Focus Groups. Each Focus Group included a category of participants in the school system, including parents, teachers, students, administrators of the elementary, middle, and high schools, bus drivers, law enforcement/related personnel, alternative elementary school teachers, and alternative secondary school teachers. The Focus Groups identified needs and recommended solutions. Facilitators for the Focus Groups were Dr. Linda Pledger and Ms. Christy Standerfer of the UALR Department of Speech Communication. The Coordinating Committee reviewed the recommendations of the Focus Groups and, through a series of discussions and written drafts, prepared this final report to be presented to the Board of Education. Committee Definition of Discipline For the purposes of making recommendations to the Board of Education, this Committee uses the following definition: Discipline is the process of learning and following clearly defined guidelines for productive behavior and of identifying penalties for violations of that behavior. This process includes the acceptance of responsibility for choices and consequences, thereby demonstrating selfcontrol and respect for self and others. 2 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Philosophy of Discipline The Committee feels it is important that all of the detailed work of writing and implementing discipline policies should be carried out in a spirit that views discipline differently from punishment. The Committee views discipline as a positive part of the process of learning, where we emphasize consequences for behavior. In this way, the process of disciplining can become a "teaching moment," demonstrating how, in the future, alternative behaviors can produce more beneficial results. The positive benefits of discipline have an impact on individuals who are learning new behavioral choices and also on the learning environment which is freed from disruption and can concentrate its collective efforts on the activities related to education. There are three aspects of work with discipline that relate closely and must be constantly considered: first, written guidelines on discipline should be as specific as feasible
second, flexible and reasonable application of the guidelines would be made in individual circumstances
and third, the more frequent and extensive the communication is among all parties related to matters of discipline, the more consistent should be the individualized application of the guidelines. This philosophy of emphasizing the positive aspects of discipline can be infused into the educational system by all of us in a variety of ways in individual circumstances. 3 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Recommendations Discipline Policies 1. Review the district-wide policy currently in force. 2. If necessary, rewrite the policy in simple, direct language. 3. Review the policy with groups of students, parents, faculty, bus drivers, and law enforcement and related personnel to be sure the policies are clear to them, and invite their suggestions in the wording of the policies. Make them all owners of the process and the result. Be specific on cause and effect relationships
that is, list and define a specific offense and explain as specifically as possible the range of consequences for the person who abuses this guideline. 4. When the policies are completed, have a major kick-off campaign, in which these policies are made accessible to everyone. Hold assemblies for students, discussions for parents, review sessions for faculty, etc. Be prepared to implement the policies consistently starting on a date soon after the kick-off activities. Content of Policies 1. Describe categories of offenses from mild disruptions to lifethreatening situations. Identify the nature of the specific kinds of acts that come under each category. 2. Specify the personnel responsible for handling each level of offense. 3. Be very specific about the range of consequences for each category of offense. Be prepared to enforce these consequences consistently. 4 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Implementation of Policies 1. After the policies are revised, hold discipline training sessions for all district personnel. Encourage them to act promptly and consistently in all situations. Let them know that the goal is for all personnel to implement the policies with equal justice in all school environments. Emphasize positive aspects of maintaining a safe and orderly environment for learning. 2. Implement a plan for addressing infractions specifically and quickly. 3. Ensure that timely feedback occurs among all parties involved. Student Support 1. Develop training plans for peer facilitation: a. Increase time of peer panel sessions. b. Develop "Buddy" system for long-term relationships. c. Bring together students with similar concerns. 2. Offer both guidance and personal counseling services for students, adding personnel as funds become available. 3. Identify at-risk students as early as possible and provide assistance. Student Safety 1. Increase hall supervision. 2. Increase the use of metal detectors and video cameras on school property. 3. Expand number of resource officers. 4. Provide teacher training on gang-related issues. 5. Monitor the process of admitting students from other districts. 5 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 6. Follow the procedures for disciplinary referrals and evaluate them for efficiency. 7. Assure quick access and response time for all teachers in obtaining assistance. 8. Make intercoms accessible in all staff work areas. 9. Work with the NLR Police Department to do an analysis of each school building, in order to be aware of any security measures that should be implemented. 1 O. Consider adding aids or increased video monitoring on bus routes with documented behavior problems. Student Self-respect 1. Share information about successful incentive programs across the district. 2. Review incentive programs to determine effectiveness in promoting good student behavior. 3. To improve the image and perceptions about schools, disseminate regularly information about the positive things students are doing. 4. Establish a procedure for on-going discussions so students can voice their opinions and make suggestions. 5. Promote more student interaction with educators and people in the community. Law Enforcement and Related Personnel Recommendations 1. Develop a method of networking among students, parents, school officials, probation officers, juvenile justices, law enforcement officers, resource officers, OHS, and any other pertinent agencies. 2. Notify schools and teachers of the students under court jurisdiction. 6 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 3. Lobby for legislation that would have an impact on discipline, such as acts that would expand and improve the juvenile justice system, and that would add a OHS office in NLR and a probation office in NLR. 4. Provide more full-time resource officers in schools as needed. 5. Provide all school personnel with training in conflict management. 6. Incorporate into the curriculum in all grades the teaching of personal responsibility. 7. Explore ways to make parents feel welcome in schools. 8. Monitor the method of documenting and reporting discipline incidents for clarity and consistency. 9. Enforce all attendance regulations. New Teachers Guidance 1. Develop a mentoring, buddy system. 2. Create orientation on procedures and discipline. 3. Do not overload schedules of new teachers
consider release time for observing mentor's teaching skills
and have new teachers observed in classroom and assisted if necessary. 4. Encourage administrators to hire as early as possible in order to have the schedule completed as soon as possible so teachers can be prepared. Coordination of Policies Between High School Campuses 1. Schedule periodic dual-campus faculty meetings to insure increased communication between staffs. 2. Review all dual-campus faculty meetings to ensure increased communication between staffs. 7 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 3. Identify as early as possible students at risk of not completing high school and provide assistance. Accou ntab i I ity 1. Offer viable alternatives for students (such as vocational training and apprenticeships). 2. Develop clearly written procedures and referral processes, including a range of acceptable options for discipline. These options will provide parents and students and educators with alternatives from which to choose, such as parenting skills training to be attended by both parents and students. These options will also enable the educator to exercise creativity in dealing with individual circumstances in unique and innovative ways. 3. Design and implement staff development programs for conflict management adapted to meet the needs of each building. 4. Develop a plan for recruiting positive role models for minority males. 5. Develop a pre-K through 12 program to teach students conflict-management skills and to build positive self concepts. Reality of Gangs 1. Provide periodic training for all administrators, teachers, support personnel, parents and community in the sociology and basics of gang-related matters 2. As soon as possible, appoint a Task Force to research, plan, implement, and evaluate a program of positive options to replace gang-related activities. The Task Force should include representatives from home, school, and community. 8 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Positive Feedback 1. Carefully record and quickly publicize accomplishments in the area of discipline, including policy and responses to wellknown incidents. 2. The NLR newspaper should be contacted by the district's Information Coordinator for continuous positive coverage of progress made. 3. The Information Coordinator should consider the feasibility of producing an employees' newsletter and of devoting a section of current publications of the school system to provide continuous positive feedback. 4. At school assemblies, PTA meetings, faculty meetings, administrative sessions, etc., a place on the agenda should always be available for an update of the positive things being implemented. 5. In conjunction with the NLR newspaper and the schools, consider developing a periodic column and/or an insert such as Positive Results, written by rotating high school student interns, accountable to the journalism teacher and the newspaper. Listening To and Empowering Students 1. Schedule small group meetings on a regular basis so all students will have the opportunity to express themselves. At the students' request, bring in others, such as law enforcement officers, counselors, administrators, bus drivers, who can address various topics of concern to the students. Send reports from the student group meetings to the appropriate personnel. 2. Empower the students to use the procedures of working through the system, including the Principal, the Superintendent, and the Board. 9 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Alternative Schools, Elementary 1. Rename the Alternative school, omitting the word Alternative. 2. Provide clearly-defined entry and exit guidelines, including who is involved and who makes decisions at each step. 3. Provide more on-site counseling opportunities for students. 4. Provide written information from the school staff for parents of children in alternative schooling, including legal aspects and procedures for entering. 5. Continue to provide staff development and networking with other programs and agencies. 6. During the coming year, explore alternative schools in other states for options used in disciplining students. 7. In staff development, address legal issues concerning discipline, including procedures for Family in Need of Supervision (FINS)
procedural due-process
tort law
state codes on behavior
IDEA
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and provide yearly training in non-violent crisesprevention and intervention. Alternative Schools, Secondary 1. Provide clearly defined entry and exit guidelines, including who is involved and who makes decisions at each step. 2. Provide thorough orientation program for all new students. 3. Provide social skills curriculum supervised by trained professionals to help the students' interpersonal behavior. 4. Maintain low student-teacher ratio with paraprofessionals to aid teaching teams. 5. Include in-service training for working with behaviordisordered youth. 1 0 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 6. Continue to work with juvenile intervention programs, including Step One Early Intervention Program and the Youth Challenge Program at Camp Robinson. 7. Explore the feasibility of including a Student Assessment Class (SAC) for alternative students. 8. Consider daily use of metal detectors at Argenta and the Boys' and Girls' Club. 9. Provide teachers with training in physical crisis intervention. 10. Explore the possibility of uniforms for students, with possible corporate sponsorship to fund those in need. 11. Expand programs for students with alcohol and drug problems and for children of alcoholics. 12. Include parental responsibilities as part of the intake process, e.g. regular school visits and enrollment in parenting classes. 13. Continue to encourage progress toward site-based management and decision-making. 14. Implement in-house G.E.D. option. 15. Ensure that teachers have sufficient and current materials. 16. Consider incentive stipends for teachers in alternative schools. 17 Provide more on-site counseling opportunities for students. On-going Future Efforts The Committee suggests that the superintendent create an ongoing committee with rotating membership to review discipline concerns and make recommendations for change. 1 1 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Facilitator's Recommendations for Using Team Focus These suggestions are made as a way to efficiently implement the next steps of the NLR work on discipline. Team Focus is an interactive computer-based program originally operated by IBM. This equipment is now at UALR and just becoming available for use. Participants meet around a U-shaped table as they might in a regular conference setting with a recessed computer station in front of each of them. A facilitator assists in the user-friendly computer generation of ideas, editing, and prioritizing, with intermittent discussion among participants. Because all participants have simultaneous input into the computergenerated group results, the Team Focus process makes maximum use of participants' time, accomplishing in a short session what might take long multiple meetings without the equipment. The Committee this year has conducted a broad needs assessment, has made many specific suggestions for implementation, and has identified areas that need further detailed work. For the next phase in the ongoing work with discipline, these recommendations are made: 1. To implement those recommendations that need no further study. 2. To let the appropriate administrative offices implement recommendations related to their respective areas. 3. Where more detailed steps to be taken are needed, to appoint several smaller committees, each with a very specific narrow area of focus. 4. To use the T earn Focus resources for each of these committees to create specific action steps and to prioritize them within a short time frame. 5. To utilize the services of UALR Team Focus facilitator Dr. Michael Hemphill, Chair of the Department of Speech Communication, to coordinate these committees' efforts using the new equipment next year. 1 2 Report to the North Little Rock Board of Education From the Coordinating Committee on Discipline May 1995 Appendix A Coordinating Committee on Discipline Members Bobby Acklin Harold Allen Rhonda Banks Bill Bowers Joyce Brewer Dana Chadwick Johnnie Collier Kathy Cook Esther Crawford Rose Dirden Christine Hickman Charles Hunter Fran Jackson Robert Johnson Louene Lipsmeyer Mable Mitchell Nancy Moore Lou Scott Sherry Smith Helen Stegal Winston Turner Bill Whitten Gayle Wing Assistant Superintendent-Desegregation Principal-Glenview Elementary Parent/East Campus PTA President Administrative Asst-Lakewood Middle School Parent Director of Secondary Education Teacher-NLRHS-West Campus Principal-Rose City Middle School Director of Elementary Education Teacher-Belwood Elementary Parent/HIPPY Program Parent/Biracial Committee Director of Student Affairs Parent/Biracial Committee CTA President/Teacher-Central Elementary Board of Education School District Psychologist D.A.R.E. Officer CTA/Teacher-Ridgeroad Middle School Parent Teacher-Lakewood Middle School Counselor-Boone Park Elementary Parent/PTA Council 1 3 PROHIBITED CONDUCT AUG 1 8 1995 Ofifc e of DesegregatioMno rntonng FBJ Appropriate learning opportunities can be afforded students only in an environment that is free from conflict, distraction, intimidation, and various other influences that result from student misbehavior. Certain student actions are beyond the definition of acceptable student behavior and are therefore prohibited in school. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to the following: 1. Disregard for directions of teachers or administrators. 2. Disregard for directions of bus driver, lunch aides, or other authorized school personnel. 3. Disruption and/or interference with the normal and orderly conduct of school and school sponsored activities. 4. Behavior that involves indecent and/or immoral acts. 5. Wagering or any form of gambling. 6. Physical abuse, assault, insult or threatened physical abuse to a school employee. 7. Physical abuse, assault, insult or threatened physical abuse to another student or any other individual. 8. Possession of knife, razor, ice pick, explosive, pistol, rifle, shotgun, pellet gun, mace, tear gas, pepper spray, or any other object that can be considered a weapon or dangerous instrument. 9. Possession of alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug as defined by Arkansas law or School Board policy
or using, under the influence, offering for sale, selling, or buying alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug as defined by Arkansas law or School Board policy. 10. Destruction of or the attempt to destroy school property. 11. Stealing or the attempt to steal school property or the property belonging to another individual. 12. Cheating or copying the work of another student. Page 1 of 2 PROHIBITED CONDUCT FBJ 13. Failure to abide by attendance rules. 14. Excessive tardiness to class. (Secondary use only) 15. Use of profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures. 16. Committing extortion, coercion, blackmail or forcing another person to act through the use of force or threat of force. 17. Engaging in verbal abuses such as name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or using derogatory statement to other students, school personnel or other individuals. 18. Hazing includes subjecting students to indignity, humiliation, intimidation, social or other ostracism, shame or disgrace. 19. Gang Related Activities include belonging to or participating in secret societies of any kind. Gangs are prohibited on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities. Clothes, jewelry, hand signs, and other symbols of gangs and gang membership are not permitted. 20. Sexual harassment. The School District reserves the right to establish rules in addition to those listed above and to punish those who are guilty of their violation. Punishment may include detention study hall, suspension, expulsion or referral to the police. Any of these disciplinary actions may occur on the first offense or any subsequent offense depending upon the nature of the situation and the age of the student involved in the situation. Act 888 of 1995 requires principals to report to the police crimes committed by students on school campuses or while under school supervision. Page 2 of 2 DISORDERLY ACTIVITIES FBM Disorderly activities on the part of any student or group of students at any time on school grounds shall not be tolerated. Participation in any such activities, no matter how well-intentioned, may bring about immediate suspension and possible expulsion from school. Disorderly activities on school grounds during school hours shall, if circumstances justify, be promptly handled by civil authorities. Page 1 of 1 DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL FBQ No student shall by use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance, or any other conduct intentionally cause the substantial and material disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process or function of the school. Neither shall a student engage in such conduct for the purpose of causing the substantial and material disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function of the school if such a disruption or obstruction is reasonable certain to result. Neither shall a student urge other students to engage in such conduct for the purpose of causing the substantial and material disruption or obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function of the school if the disruption or obstruction is reasonably certain to result from his/her urging. Any student who threatens a teacher or a teacher's family shall be disciplined by the building administration. The student will not return to class until the building administration has taken appropriate action concerning the incident. A conference with the custodial parent or guardian, an administrator and the teacher, will be scheduled by a building administrator as soon as possible following the incident. Act 888 of 1995 requires principals to report to the police crimes committed by students on school campuses or while under school supervision. Page 1 of 1 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL FBO The North Little Rock School District recognizes that student alcohol and other drug use is illegal and harmful and can seriously impair capacity to learn and to function effectively in our schools Therefore, the North Little Rock School District prohibits the possession, use, distribution or sale of such substances. Further, the North Little Rock School District supports a comprehensive program approach which includes, prevention, early identification/referral, intervention, and support/after-care to prevent or disrupt the use of alcohol and other drugs. The services of a certified drug/alcohol counselor are available at no cost to District students and parents. This policy applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at a school-sponsored activity (including any student who has left the campus for any reason and who returns to the campus}, or whose conduct at any time or in any place interferes with or obstructs the mission or operation of the school district. It shall be a violation of policy for any student: 1. To sell, supply or give, or attempt to sell, supply, or give to any person any of the substances listed in this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance listed in this policy. 2. To posses, procure or purchase, to attempt to possess, procure or purchase, to be under the influence of (legal intoxication not required), or to use or consume or attempt to use or consume, the substances listed in this policy or what is represented to the student to be any of the substances listed in this policy or what the student believes to be any of the substances listed in this policy. Prohibited substances shall include, but not be limited to: alcohol or any alcoholic beverage
marijuana
any narcotic drug
any hallucinogen
any stimulant
any depressant
any other controlled (illegal) substance
any substance, legal or illegal, that alters the student's ability to act, think, or respond
any other substance that the student represents or believes to be any substance prohibited by this policy
or any substance manufactured to look like a substance prohibited by this policy. Any student engaging in any of the activities with any of the prohibited substances listed above shall be subject to the following penalties: A. Use or possession of any substance prohibited by this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance prohibited by this policy. Page 1 of 2 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL FBO 1. First violation: The student shall be suspended to the North Little Rock Boys and Girls Club for a minimum of ten (10) school days. The police may be called. Proof of professional help is required when the student returns to school, and a parental conference is required prior to readmission. 2. Second violation: The student shall be expelled for the remainder of the school year. B. Selling or buying on school property any substance prohibited by this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance prohibited by this policy. ( 1) The police will be summoned. (2) The student will be expelled for the remainder of the school year. Any student suspended or expelled in accordance with this policy shall be required to seek professional counseling prior to readmission to school. The student will receive full counseling through District approved professional counseling services at his/her own expense. Upon readmission, continued enrollment shall be contingent upon completion of the alcohol/drug counseling program. Failure to complete the alcohol/ drug counseling may be grounds for expulsion. Page 2 of 2 EXPULSION FBT The Board of Education may expel a student for the remainder of the school year for conduct it deems to be of such gravity as to make short-term suspension or other disciplinary action inappropriate or where it finds that the student's continued attendance at school would be disruptive to the educational program or would pose unreasonable danger to other students or staff members. (Arkansas Statute 80-1516) The Superintendent of Schools, or his designee, shall give written notice to the parent or legal guardian that he has recommended to the Board of Education that the student be expelled for the remainder of the school year. The notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the address shown on District records. The notice shall contain a statement of the reason(s) for the recommendation and shall reflect the date, hour, and place where the Board will hear and act upon the recommendation. The hearing shall be conducted not less than three calendar days nor more than seven calendar days following the date of the notice, except that the Superintendent and the parent or legal guardian may agree to a date not conforming to this limitation. The President of the Board or other designated Board member shall preside at the hearing. The student shall be entitled to representation by legal counsel. The hearing shall be held in open session of the Board unless the parent requests that the hearing be conducted in a meeting that is closed to the public. During the hearing, the Superintendent or designee will present evidence, including the calling of witnesses, that gave rise to the recommendation of expulsion. The student, or representative, may then present evidence, including the statement of persons with knowledge of events or circumstances relevant to the charges made by the Superintendent. Formal cross-examination will not be permitted. Questions of clarification, however, may be raised by any member of the Board, the Superintendent, or designee, or the student or his/her representative. The presiding officer shall decide in case of question about the appropriateness or relevance of any question asked by any participant. Act 567 of 1995 requires expulsion from school for a period of not less that one calendar year for possession of any firearm or other weapon prohibited upon the school campus by law. A report will be given to the North Little Rock Police Department and criminal charges may be filed following an investigation. Page 1 of 1 SAFETY REGULATIONS BICYCLES/MOTORIZED VEHICLES FCF Students in grades seven and eight are permitted to ride motorcycles to school but are not allowed to drive automobiles. Licensed students in grades nine through twelve are permitted to drive automobiles to school. In order to have the privilege of driving any motorized vehicle, the student must complete a registration form provided by the school. All vehicle drivers must obey the following rules: 1. Observe all traffic regulations required of automobile drivers. 2. Ride single on bicycles and motorcycles. Safety helmets must be worn by riders of motorcycles. 3. Park in designated places and leave the area immediately. Students should not return to their vehicles during the day for any reason unless authorized to do so by school personnel. Bicycles, motorcycles, or automobiles may not be driven (or ridden) during the school day unless student has properly signed out in the office and is departing the campus 4. Prohibited substances, items, and weapons found in a vehicle parked on a school campus will subject the driver of the vehicle to all penalties described by policies. The school cannot be responsible for stolen or damage to property
therefore, students are encouraged to use locks. Page 1 of 1 STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING FBD The general climate of any school is reflected by the dress, grooming and manners of the students
therefore, students are expected to wear appropriate clothing and to present a neat appearance at all time. Students, with the help and approval of parents, know what is acceptable attire for school activities
moderation in type and style should be the basic standard. The following guidelines should be followed. 1. Grooming or dress which could cause blocked vision or restricted movement is discouraged, as well as dress styles that create or are likely to create a disruption of classroom order. No caps, hats, or sunglasses will be worn in school building(s). These items are best left at home. 2. Clothing which displays profanity, nudity or suggestive comments or clothing that is supportive of illegal chemicals, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drug paraphernalia, etc. will not be tolerated. 3. Clothing or shoes made of materials or of such structure that cause damage to school facilities will not be permitted. 4. During warm weather, students will be permitted to wear shorts
however, the appearance of students should not be disruptive to the educational atmosphere of the school. 5. For health and safety reasons, students must wear shoes at school at all times. 6. Clothing shall be clean and appropriate for school wear. Articles of dress which are distracting or which fail to conform to reasonable rules of decency shall not be worn. If in the judgement of the administration, a student's attire is a health hazard or a distraction to the educational atmosphere of the school, the student will be asked to go home and make proper adjustments. Disciplinary action may occur if grooming or dress violations continue. Page 1 of 1 SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL FBS The Board of Education recognizes that many alternatives are necessary to a workable system for maintaining good student conduct. Among those alternatives is student suspension. The Board views student suspension as a serious matter and believes that all other less severe measures should be tried before students are excluded from the regular school experience. The school principal is authorized to suspend a student from class attendance for disciplinary reasons for a period of time not to exceed ten school days, including the day upon which the suspension is imposed. The suspension may be off-campus or may be to the on-campus student assignment class. A student may be suspended if he/she: 1. Violates school policies, rules, or regulations. 2. If guilty of conduct which substantially interferes with the maintenance of essential school discipline. 3. Is guilty of conduct which, in the judgement of school administrators, warrants the reasonable belief that substantial disruption of school operations will likely result. 4. If guilty of incorrigible conduct, including insubordination, disorderliness, and defiant and hostile acts
truancy or cutting class
fighting or other hostile behavior
destruction of school property
act involving moral turpitude
or violation of parking regulations. School officials shall determine whether the alleged misconduct, if proven, would warrant a suspension from classes, and then shall proceed as follows: 1. The student shall be advised of the exact charges against him/her. 2. If the charges are denied, the evidence shall be explained and the student given the opportunity to present his/her facts or opinions. 3. If the school official finds the student guilty of the misconduct, a suspension may be imposed. 4. If possible, prior to the suspension, the custodial parent or guardian will be notified of the reason for the suspension, its duration, and the manner in which the student may be readmitted to class. If the suspension results from an Page 1 of 2 SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL FBS incident with a teacher and if the teacher requests a conference, the student will not be readmitted to classes until a conference with the custodial parent or guardian has been scheduled by a building administrator. Every effort will be made to schedule the conference when the teacher is available. Availability would be defined as, "before/after school and during the teacher's preparation period." 5. On the day the suspension is imposed, a written notice of suspension will be mailed to the parent or guardian at the address shown on the school records of the student. 6. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a student shall have the right to appeal a building level decision as outlined in the student handbook section, "Complaints, Problem Solving, and Appeal Procedures." Student Assignment Classes (SAC) shall be established for on-campus suspension of secondary school students. If a student is assigned to SAC three times in a given school year, any subsequent serious misbehavior will result in that student being suspended off-campus (Boys' Club, Alternative School or home) for a maximum of ten (10) days. Chronic severe discipline problems may be grounds for recommending expulsion for the remainder of the school year. An alternative school for secondary students has been established for suspension of students who are identified as having severe discipline problems. While under suspension, students shall not be eligible to participate in, practice for, or attend any student activity whether during or after the school day. These activities include both Vespers and graduation. Absence from school due to off-campus suspension shall be treated as an unexcused absence. Page 2 of 2 WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS FBP No student shall possess, handle, or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon: 1. On the school grounds during, before, or after school, 2. On the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group, or 3. Off the school grounds at any school bus stop, or at any school activity, function, or event. A weapon is defined as a knife, razor, ice pick, explosives, mace, pepper spray, tear gas, pistol, rifle, shotgun, pellet gun, or any other instrument or substance capable of causing bodily harm. Act 57 of 1994 prohibits any minor under the age of eighteen (18) from possessing a handgun and sets the criminal penalty for possessing a handgun on a school campus, on a school bus, or at a school bus stop. Violation of this state law is a Class D felony with no provision for a suspended or probated sentence. Students found in possession of a handgun will not be treated as a first offender. Act 567 of 1995 requires expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year for possession of any firearm or other weapon prohibited upon the school campus by law. A report will be given to the North Little Rock Police Department and criminal charges may be filed following an investigation. Page 1 of 1 ABSENCES AND EXCUSES FADA The Board believes the fundamental right to attend public schools places upon students the accompanying responsibility to be regular in attendance. Regular attendance can be assumed to be essential for a student's successful progress in the instructional program. In accordance with Board policy, only the following absences shall be considered excused absences, provided that in such instances parental confirmation has been received of the reason for the absence: 1. Illness 2. The existence of a family emergency or other family situations which have received prior approval by the principal. 3. When the student is on official school business. When a student returns to school after being absent, he/she shall bring a written statement from the parents with an explanation of the reason for the absence and the date of the absence. Students who have unexcused tardies or absences shall be disciplined accordingly. No make-up work shall be allowed if the absence is unexcused. A student who accumulates six (6) unexcused absences in a course during a semester shall not receive credit for that course. Exceptions may be granted by the principal after consultation with teachers, counselors, and others who have knowledge of the circumstances. School principals will notify parents or guardians when students unexcused absences total three (3). Notification will be made by telephone (on the same day) or by mail (on the following day). Schools will notify the prosecuting attorney's office when students unexcused absences exceed six (6). The prosecuting attorney can recommend that courts impose civil penalties on parents not to exceed $500 plus court costs and other fees assessed by the court. Act 572 of 1995 amends Arkansas Code 6-18-222 related to school attendance. Except in the cases of illness or other excusable reason, students are expected to attend every day in which school is in session. The Board does not recognize "skip days" or other similar days when students willfully miss school. Such absences shall be unexcused, and no make-up work shall be allowed. Because a student is required to be in attendance, days of suspension to the oncampus Student AssigQment Class (SAC) and/or the suspension class at the North Page 1 of 2 ABSENCES AND EXCUSES FADA Little Rock Boys and Girls Club are not counted as days of absence. A student who is exempted from compulsory school attendance (18 years of age or older) will not be permitted to enroll in school after the 6th day of the first semester or after the 6th day of the second semester unless the principal determines that extenuating circumstances exist. Students who are absent during all or part of a school day shall not participate in any school activity on that day or night unless permission is granted through the principal's office. Arkansas Code 6-18-222 requires school districts to notify the Department of Finance and Administration whenever a student fourteen (14) years of age or older is no longer in school. The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized by state law to suspend motor vehicle operator's licenses of students under the age of eighteen ( 18) who are not enrolled in school. Act 876 of 1989 authorizes school districts to enter into cooperative agreements with law enforcement agencies to detain suspected truants during school hours. The North Little Rock Police Department will detain and question school-age children who are not in school on those days and hours that the North Little Rock Schools are in session. Secondary students who are found off school grounds without permission from the school will be transported to Argenta Alternative Education Center. Parents will be contacted for further action on the truancy. Page 2 of 2 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FMB In order to enroll in a school in the District, a student must be a bona fide resident and must meet age requirements. The minimum age for enrollment in public school kindergarten shall be age five on or before October 1 of the year of initial enrollment. Any student who has been enrolled in a state accredited or approved kindergarten program in another state for a period of not less than sixty days, who will become five during the school year in which he is enrolled in kindergarten and whose parents or guardians establish domicile in a public school district in the State of Arkansas may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request of the student's parents or guardians. The minimum age for enrollment in the first grade of any public school in the state shall be age six on or before October 1 of the year of initial enrollment. Any student who has been enrolled in grade one of an accredited or state approved elementary school in another state for a period of not less than 60 days, who will become age six during the school year in which he is enrolled in grade one and whose parents or guardians are residents of Arkansas, may be enrolled in grade one upon request thereby in writing by a parent or guardian. Any six year old who has not completed an accredited kindergarten program prior to initial enrollment in a public school district shall be evaluated by the District and placed in the first grade if the evaluation results indicate that the child is ready for enrollment at the first grade level. If the evaluation results indicate that the child is not ready for enrollment at the first grade level, the child shall be enrolled in the District's kindergarten program. Each school must have a placement committee consisting of the principal, a kindergarten teacher, a first grade teacher, and the child's parents. The committee's primary task is to determine whether the student should be placed in a kindergarten or a first grade classroom. A student who has been enrolled in the first grade of an Arkansas School District or a private school, but whose parents reside in the North Little Rock School District shall not be allowed to enroll in the first grade in the District if the child's sixth birthday falls after October 1 of that year. Act 363 of 1993 amends Arkansas Code 6-18-208 as follows: (a) Prior to a child's admission to an Arkansas public school, a school district shall request the parent, guardian or the responsible person to furnish the child's social security number and shall inform the parent, guardian, or other Page 1 of 2 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FAAB - responsible person that, in the alternative, they may request that the school district assign the child a nine (9) digit number designated by the Department of Education. (b) Prior to a child's admission to an Arkansas public school, the parent, guardian, or responsible person shall provide the school district with one ( 1) of the following documents indicating the child's age: ( 1) A birth certificate
(2) A statement by the local registrar or a county recorder certifying the child's date of birth
(3) An attested baptism certificate
( 4) A passport
(5) An affidavit of the date and place of birt
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