Maryville High School

2014/2015 Student
Handbook

Maryville R-II School District Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Maryville R-II School District not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as
required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Inquiries related to Districts employment practices may be directed to
the District Compliance Coordinator, Maryville R-II School District,
1429 South Munn, Maryville, MO 64468; telephone number 660-5623255. Inquiries related to District programs may be directed to the
Maryville R-II School District, Federal Programs Administrator, 1429
South Munn, Maryville, MO 64468; telephone number 660-562-3255.
Inquiries or concerns regarding civil rights compliance by the District
should be directed to the Maryville R-II School Districts Compliance
Coordinator. Inquiries and complaints may also be directed to the
Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City office, U.S. Department of
Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114;
telephone: 816-268-0550; FAX: 816-823-1404; TDD: 877-521-2172.

INDEX / TABLE OF CONTENTS

30 Club ........................................................................................................... 31
95 Club ........................................................................................................... 31
A+ Student Mentors ....................................................................................... 32
A+ School Program ........................................................................................ 32
Academic Dishonesty ..................................................................................... 27
Academic Emphasis ....................................................................................... 39
Academic Letter ............................................................................................. 31
Academic Recognition ................................................................................... 31
Activities for MHS Students .......................................................................... 34
Administration, Faculty, Paraprofessionals, Extra-Curricular .......................... 5
Additional Coaching Staff ................................................................................ 6
Advisement .................................................................................................... 20
Arriving to School Late or Leaving School Early .......................................... 18
Attendance and Extracurricular Events .......................................................... 17
Attendance Incentive Program ....................................................................... 16
Attendance Standards ..................................................................................... 38
Band Boosters ................................................................................................ 44
Booster Athletic Club ..................................................................................... 44
Breakfast ........................................................................................................ 24
Bus Transportation ......................................................................................... 24
Cell Phone Policy ........................................................................................... 42
Child Abuse and Neglect ................................................................................ 25
Citizenship Standards ..................................................................................... 38
Class Dues ...................................................................................................... 14
Class Rank...................................................................................................... 28
Class Schedule ............................................................................................... 12
Class Time Missed for Activities ................................................................... 37
College Preparatory Studies Certificate.......................................................... 32
College Visits ................................................................................................. 18
Commencement / Graduation ......................................................................... 33
Communications ............................................................................................ 14
Computation of Semester Grades ................................................................... 27
Concluding Remarks ...................................................................................... 43
Consequences Student Discipline................................................................ 41
Courses, Grades, Credits, Rank, Honors ........................................................ 27
Credit for Home School Courses .................................................................... 31
Daily Announcements .................................................................................... 14
Deliveries ....................................................................................................... 26
Detention Policy ............................................................................................. 40
Dress and Appearance Code ........................................................................... 42
Driver Education ............................................................................................ 31
Driving and Parking Regulations ................................................................... 24
Dual Credit ..................................................................................................... 28
Enjoy the Game- Sportsmanship .................................................................... 38
Expectations of Students .................................................................................. 9

Extracurricular Activities / Clubs ................................................................... 35

Extra-Curricular Dress and Appearance ......................................................... 43
Final Registration ........................................................................................... 20
Fire and Tornado Drills .................................................................................. 25
Food Services ................................................................................................. 23
General Cafeteria Information ........................................................................ 23
General Information ....................................................................................... 11
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................... 27
Handbooks ..................................................................................................... 13
Health Services............................................................................................... 22
Honor Roll Certificates .................................................................................. 31
Hound Howler ................................................................................................ 15
ID Cards / Activity Tickets ............................................................................ 11
Incomplete Grades.......................................................................................... 28
ISS Policy ....................................................................................................... 40
Library Services ............................................................................................. 23
Lockers ........................................................................................................... 13
Lost and Found ............................................................................................... 13
Loss of Privilege............................................................................................. 41
Meal Payments ............................................................................................... 24
Mission Statement ............................................................................................ 8
MO Career Prep Certificate ............................................................................ 32
MHS Staff ...................................................................................................... 10
MHS Supporters ............................................................................................. 44
MHS Student Attendance Policy .................................................................... 16
MSHAA Activities ......................................................................................... 36
Non-Certified School Employees and Personnel.............................................. 7
Optional Fees ................................................................................................. 13
Out-of-School Suspension -- OSS Policy ....................................................... 40
Parent Advisory Team .................................................................................... 15
Parent/Guardian Attendance Responsibility ................................................... 16
Parent Link - Portal ........................................................................................ 14
Penalty for Violations of Driving / Parking Regulations ................................ 25
Pep Buses ....................................................................................................... 36
Phone Messages ............................................................................................. 26
Pre-Registration.............................................................................................. 20
Privileges ........................................................................................................ 41
Project Prom / Project Graduation .................................................................. 44
Purchase of School Supplies .......................................................................... 13
Requirements for MHS Entry / Registration .................................................. 19
Royalty and Honors ........................................................................................ 38
Scholarships and Financial Aid ...................................................................... 21
School Accident Insurance ............................................................................. 26
School Calendar ............................................................................................. 14
School Closing ............................................................................................... 26
School Counseling Services ........................................................................... 19

School Dances ................................................................................................ 37

School Decorum and Student Behavior.......................................................... 39
School Reach ................................................................................................. 16
School Resource Officer ................................................................................ 11
School Safety ................................................................................................. 24
School Trips and Field Trips .......................................................................... 18
Semester Test Incentive.................................................................................. 27
Services for Students ...................................................................................... 22
Spoofhound Hour ........................................................................................... 12
Spoofhound On Line Academy ...................................................................... 29
Sportsmanship ................................................................................................ 38
Student Age Policy ........................................................................................ 25
Student Attendance Policy ............................................................................. 15
Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................... 42
Student Discipline .......................................................................................... 39
Student Discipline -- Code of Conduct........................................................... 42
Student Drug Testing ..................................................................................... 35
Student Eligibility Standards .......................................................................... 38
Student Grades ............................................................................................... 27
Student Permanent Record ............................................................................. 22
Student Rights ................................................................................................ 10
Student Responsibilities ................................................................................. 10
Student / Staff Relations ................................................................................... 9
Support Staff .................................................................................................. 11
Substitute Teachers ........................................................................................ 11
Tardy Policy ................................................................................................... 19
Technology Team ............................................................................................. 7
Telephones ..................................................................................................... 15
Testing ............................................................................................................ 21
Textbooks ....................................................................................................... 13
The Maryville High School Community ......................................................... 9
The School Day .............................................................................................. 12
Transfer Transcripts ....................................................................................... 19
Transfer Health Records ................................................................................. 20
Transferring / Withdrawal from a Class ......................................................... 21
Transportation from an Event or Activity ...................................................... 36
Transportation to an Event or Activity ........................................................... 36
Unverified Absence ........................................................................................ 17
Validation ....................................................................................................... 18
Vending Machines.......................................................................................... 14
Verified Absences .......................................................................................... 17
Visitors to Maryville High School.................................................................. 26
Web Site ......................................................................................................... 14
Welcome and Motto ......................................................................................... 8
Withdrawal / Transferring from MHS ............................................................ 21

MARYVILLE R-II HIGH SCHOOL and

NORTHWEST TECHNICAL SCHOOL
*Indicates personnel primarily assigned to the
Maryville R-II High School Building.
Administration, Faculty, Paraprofessionals, Extra-Curricular:
*Mr. Thom Alvarez
Principal
*Ms. Nicole Arnsmeyer
Social Science, Asst. GB
Ms. Marci Behrens
Family, Consumer Sciences
Ms. Alexis Boeh
Special Services, Asst. VB & GB
Ms. Candace Boeh
Special Services, Head GB
Ms. Ernema Boettner
Health Science Technology
*Ms. Rachael Bozarth
Science, Prom Coordinator
*Ms. Vicki Brod
ISS
*Ms. Terri Clement
Math, Graduation Coordinator
Ms. Crystal Combs
Business Education, FBLA
*Ms. Jacqueline Conn
English, Drama, Asst. Acad. Team
*Ms. Michelle Corson
French, A+ Coordinator
Mr. Jay Drake
Building Trades
*Mr. Bryce Durnin
Assistant Principal
Ms. Jill Durnin
Business Education
*Mr. Justin Gabbert
English, Journalism, Yearbook
*Ms. Laureen Graves
Special Services
Ms. Michelle Grudzinski
Child Care
*Mr. Grant Hageman
PE, Asst. FB, Asst. BB
Mr. Steve Holtman
Auto Mechanics Technology
*Ms. Becky Houtchens
Guidance Counselor, NHS
Mr. Jeremy Ingraham
NW Tech. School Director
Mr. Rory Jackson
Student Services Director
*Ms. Ashlee James
Guidance Counselor, StuCo
*Mr. Jamie James
Math, Asst. TR
*Ms. Rita Keith
Special Services
*Mr. Connor Kellerstrass
Math, Head VB, Head WR,
*Ms. Trudy Kinman
English, Speech, NFL
*Mr. Jason Kurz
Athletic Director
*Ms. Tricia Knowles
Math, NHS, MHS Ambassadors
*Mr. Mike Kuwitzky
Social Science,
Mr. Jeremy Lacy
Industrial Technology, Ag. Ed.
*Ms. April Lawyer
Special Services, Dance, Cheer
*Mrs. Lisa Loe
Art
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*Ms. Jessica McAlister

*Ms. Nicole McGinness
*Ms. Vanessa Parsons
*Ms. Catrina Pelton
*Mr. Nathan Powell
*Mr. Paul Snow
Mr. Nick Sherlock
*Mr. Burke Shouse
*Ms. Heather Stoecklein
*Mr. Matt Stoecklein
*Mr. Phil Stone
*Ms. Andrea Sturgis
Ms. Lori Tally
Ms. Megan Thacker
*Mr. Dennis Vinzant
*Mr. Matt Webb
Mr. Nathaniel Wehmeyer
Mr. Ron Wiederholt
Ms. Elaine Wilmarth
*Ms. Marilyn Wilmes
*Ms. Sandra Wood

Special Services
English, G.Tennis
Vocal Music, Musical
Social Science, Acad. Team
Social Science, Asst. FB, Head TR
Activities C. Ath. Trainer, Library
Welding Machine Shop Tech.
Instrumental Music, Director
Biology, Octagon
Bio/Physics, Prin-Tech, Head BB
Science, Asst. GB
English
Adult /Career Program Coord.
Agriculture Education, FFA
English
PE, Head FB
Instrumental Music, Asst. Director
Collision Repair Tech
Vocational Special Services
GED Opt., Spoofhound Academy
Spanish

Additional Coaching Staff:

*Mr. Stuart Collins
*Ms. Lindsey Gibson
*Ms. Ashley Gove
*Mr. Ky Hill
Mr. Matt Houchin
Mr. Kemper Kellerstrass
*Ms Elllie Martin
*Mr. Nic Mattson
Mr. Dale Reuter
Ms. Brenda Ricks
*Ms. Lesley Schulte
*Ms. Amanda Shouse
*Ms. Whitney Wallace

Head B-Soccer, Asst. G-Soccer

Asst. Girls Softball
Asst. VB
Asst. Boys Soccer
Head Baseball
Asst. WR, Asst. TR
Asst. Dance
Asst. BB
Head Girls Soccer
Girls Golf, Boys Golf
Girls Softball
Flag Corp
Asst. Cheer

Non-Certified School Employees and Personnel:

*Ms. Sandy Alexander
H.S. Principals Secretary
*Mr. John Campbell
H.S. Head Custodian
*Ms. Lesa Campbell
H.S. Nurse
*Ms. Holly Cronk
Guidance Secretary
Ms Teresa Jones
Tech School Accountant/Secretary
Mr. Lloyd Griffey
Tech School Custodian
*Ms. Susan Mattson
H.S. Attendance Secretary
*Ms. Sharon McCrary
H.S. Night Custodian
Ms. Sona Money
Tech School Head Custodian
Ms. Lisa Redden
Tech Directors Secretary
*Mr. Eddie Stanford
H.S. Night Custodian, Supv.
*Mr.Gary Troncin
H.S. Night Custodian
*Ms. Sandra Wilmes
Food Service
*PSO Josh McMillen
School Resource Officer
Maryville R-II Technology Team
Phyllis Adams
Technology Support
Joe Alley
Technology Support
Monica Woods
Technology Support

Dear Parents and Students:

The teachers, school personnel, and administrators would like to
welcome you to Maryville High School where academic excellence is
our number one priority. We are looking forward to working with you
during the 2014-2015 school year.
Maryville High School offers a varied and comprehensive
curriculum, a variety of athletic teams and music performance groups,
and a wide assortment of clubs to fit the needs of our students. The
administration and staff at MHS are committed to providing our
students with every opportunity to help them learn and be successful.
We are asking you, as students, to make a commitment to make every
one of your days at MHS count. Come to school, be ready to learn,
prepare for your classes - be a part of excellence at Maryville High
School.
This handbook is designed to make parents and students aware of
policies, procedures, and programs at MHS. It is your responsibility to
read it and be familiar with the contents. We hope you will find this
information useful, and as always, if you have questions, please feel
free to call. I encourage and support the positive influence parents and
students can have at MHS.
Again, welcome to Maryville High School and to a successful and
productive school year.
Sincerely,
Thom Alvarez
Principal
MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MOTTO
No better place to learn
Accepting the challenge to excellence.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Maryville High School is to enable individuals to
develop their mental and social potential for a lifetime of learning and
for responsible, productive participation in our changing world
Remember
Once a Spoofhound, always a Spoofhound
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THE MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Maryville High School is a community of approximately 470
young adults. As in any community, people must work toward a
common purpose in a spirit of cooperation.
We value learning for all students and applying curriculum to
real world situations. We believe in high expectations for all
students and the importance of recognizing successes and
strengths in all areas.
We value students who are successful and contributing
members of society. We believe we should encourage
students to be active members of a global community,
teaching them to set goals, achieve them and to be
accountable for their actions.
We value a safe and welcoming school environment. We
believe all staff should be positive role models for students.
Expectations of Students:
Apply themselves to their studies and not interfere with the
teaching and learning process.
Attend classes regularly and promptly, and to be absent from
class only for valid reasons.
Respect the rights and property of others, so that everyone
may work and learn in a safe environment.
Student / Staff Relations
The relationship between professional staff members and students
in the school district should be one of cooperation, understanding and
mutual respect. All employees have the responsibility to provide an
atmosphere conducive to learning, which should be accomplished
through effective individual and group discipline. All students and
staff will treat each other with respect.
Differences and problems that arise between an employee and
student are typically best worked out by conferences between these
two (2) people, or between the employee and the parent(s)/
guardians(s) of the student. However, employees and students should
immediately report a violation or perceived violation of the districts

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non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy (AC) regardless of

whether a conference has been scheduled or held.
No employee may use his or her status as an employee to
adversely influence a student of the district. No employee may date,
make advances toward, or engage in any sexual relationship with a
district student, regardless of the students age, the perceived
consensual nature of the relationship, where the advances are made or
whether the employee directly supervises the student. Further, no
employee may discuss or plan a future romantic or sexual relationship
with a student. All employees possessing evidence of or witnessing
such conduct or sexual harassment shall report it to the districts
administration immediately.
Student Rights:
As a student in Maryville High School, you have the right:

to a full and appropriate education

to be treated with respect by all members of the school community

to be personally safe and to expect that your personal property will

be secure

to clean and pleasant surroundings in which to do your school work

to the fair application of individual classroom and school-wide

discipline policies

Student Responsibilities:
As a student in Maryville High School you have a responsibility:

To treat all members of the school community, both pupils and staff,
with courtesy and respect

to help make the school a safe place for all

to ensure proper care and security of all personal and school

property

to help keep the school a clean and pleasant place for everyone

to meet all of your academic obligations to the very best of your

abilities

to know, understand and follow individual classroom and school

wide discipline policies
to avoid behaviors which would be deliberate violations of these
behavioral expectations

MHS STAFF
Maryville High School educates students with an excellent staff of
well-prepared and dedicated educators. Most either have an advanced
degree or are currently working on their masters or beyond. Students
and parent(s)/guardians(s) will find that the staff of MHS truly care
about students and want to help them succeed.
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School Resource Officer:

This staff member is a certified, uniformed, municipal police
officer assigned to Maryville High School. The School Resource
Officer is under the direction of the Principal and the Chief of Public
Safety.
Our SRO has received many hours of specialized training, is
provided a private office within the administrative area, and wears
many hats. He is considered a member of the staff, and a friend,
confidant, advisor, and role model to students. Currently, Officer
Josh McMillen is our School Resource Officer.
Support Staff:
These individuals (secretaries, custodians, cafeteria workers), are
all vital to providing the students and staff of MHS a safe, pleasant,
and supportive learning environment.
Substitute Teachers:
Substitute teachers are employed by the administration when
necessary to carry out a days lessons when a teacher cannot be
present. Students are expected to afford the substitute teacher the
same attention and respect as their regular classroom teacher.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ID Cards / Activity Tickets:
At the time of registration, the students picture will be taken and
the ID card will be available by the first day of classes or shortly
thereafter. Student ID card also serves as athletic activity ticket and is
available to all students who have paid their Student Services Fees.
Students must have their student ID in their possession during the
school day and to attend all school activities.
Adults may purchase either a "family" pass or an "individual"
pass. Additionally, patrons may purchase season seats for home
football games. These season seats allow adults to have a reserved
seat in the center section of the stadium. These stadium seats are not
to be used by students.
Student ID cards/activity tickets, and adult district passes admit
the identified student/individual/family to all regular home athletic
events. School sponsored tournaments and all district and state
contests held in Maryville are excluded.
The cards/passes are not transferable, and must be presented to the
gatekeeper the night of the event. There is a replacement charge of
$5.00 for lost student ID cards.
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The School Day:

The school day begins at 7:55 a.m. and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. As
a student arrives at school, whether on a bus or in a private vehicle, the
student should precede immediately to the Commons until the first bell
rings. With a teachers approval, a student may request to be excused
from the Commons.
MHS operates a closed campus with lunch served to students
during lunch periods beginning at 11:33 a.m. Maryville High School
operates on a seven period day. Classes are fifty minutes in length
with four minutes allotted for passing from class to class.
Class Schedule:
7:45
Report to Locker
7:55 - 8:45
First Period
8:51 - 9:41
Second Period
9:45 - 10:35
Third Period
10:39 - 11:29
Fourth Period
11:33 -12.23
Spoofhound Hour
11:33-11:58
Shift A
11:58-12:23
Shift B
12:27 - 1:17
Fifth Period
1:21 - 2:11
Sixth Period
2:15 - 3:05
Seventh Period
Spoofhound Hour
Spoofhound Hour is used to allow our students to engage in more
meaningful activities with teachers and other students and raise
academic achievement. During Spoofhound Hour, students will have
the option to eat during one of two lunch shifts. Students will eat in
the commons, or classrooms with teachers approval. Students may
also eat on the tables outside the commons. Areas off limits for
eating/drinking include the library, computer labs, first and second
floor hallways, science wing hallway, fine arts hallway and gym.
Students not eating may sit in the gym during Spoofhound Hour.
The campus of Maryville High School will remain a closed
campus during the Spoofhound Hour, which means students will not
be permitted to leave school grounds nor will they be permitted to visit
automobiles. Students will be asked to sign in at tutoring sessions as
well as the media center and computer labs.

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Handbooks
Student handbooks will be available on-line and in google docs.
Printed handbook may be acquired in the office at student request.
Textbooks:
School property, equipment and textbooks checked out for student
use must be returned in the same condition as when received.
Students must assume full responsibility for all property loaned. Lost
books and any unreasonable damage, based on the principal's or
teacher's judgment, must be paid for by the student. Grades,
transcripts and/or diplomas will be held until such payment is made.
This also applies to all library materials.
Lockers:
Lockers are the property and responsibility of the Maryville R-II
School District. Lockers are assigned to each student with most
students sharing a locker with one other student. Any damage or
vandalism will be covered by the assignee(s).
A combination lock is provided for each locker, and a list of codes
is maintained by the office. Students are responsible for locking and
securing their own personal property. Most instances of theft of
student property can be prevented if students use the lock provided.
The school is not responsible for items stolen from lockers.
If students change lockers, they should notify the guidance
office. Lockers may be inspected periodically to assure that students
maintain applicable rules and regulations as specified in this
handbook.
Lost and Found:
Lost and found items are turned in to the office. Check the office
first to see if your lost items are there. Please turn in any items you
find to the office.
Purchase of School Supplies:
Purchase of school supplies will be made only by school
employees and only after a requisition has been properly completed
and approved by the principal. Payment for any supplies purchased
without following this procedure is the responsibility of the person
making the purchase, NOT the school or district.
Optional Fees:
Optional fees are charged for yearbooks, class rings, graduation
announcements, etc. Students will be informed whenever a fee will be
charged. Other charges that students may expect to incur are for
supplies used in art classes and for materials used for material science
projects. Some vocational courses have equipment charges for tools,
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and misc. Students keep projects and tools for which they have paid a
fee. Occasionally, the student council or another group may sponsor a
fund raiser in the form of a challenge between classes to raise funds.
Class Dues:
Class dues are charged each year at registration, and the dues are
not optional. Class dues are part of Student Service Fees.
Vending Machines:
Soft drink and snack vending machines are available for use by all
students. Students may use vending machines before school, between
classes, at lunch time or after school. No beverages or food may be
brought into the library or any computer lab/area. Otherwise, each
teacher reserves the right to determine if drinks and/or snacks may be
consumed in his/her classroom.
Access to snack machines may be curtailed by the administration
if problems arise concerning litter or tardiness.
COMMUNICATIONS
School Calendar:
The Maryville R-II School District calendar is set by the Board of
Education in keeping with DESE requirements. The school calendar
can be found online at the web site. The activities calendar can be
found online at www.oneschoolstreet.com.
The R-II central
administration (superintendents) office determines early out, snow
and make-up days.
Daily Announcements:
Intercom announcements and the daily bulletin are the means by
which we deliver information to our students. The bulletin is posted
on bulletin board in the hallway, and on the high school web page.
Web Site:
The Internet in many cases is the preferred method for many
people to communicate and do business. The Maryville R-II School
District has an ever-changing and informative web site with various
click-tabs to take you to the page that you need.
At the R-II web site you can find general information as well as
current information for high school events and communications.
Check us out at www.maryville.k12.mo.us.
Parent Portal:
Parent Portal is an Internet program that allows parents, via their
web browser to access timely information about a childs meal
account, attendance, grades and course schedule. Contact information
may also be edited. Sign up in the MHS office.
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Telephones:
Office phone is available for local calls during the school day. All
other telephones in the building are for business use and are not to be
used for personal calls. Students will not be called from class to take
routine calls, nor should students ask to be dismissed from class to
place calls.
Hound Howler:
This newsletter is published monthly by the MHS principals
office, e-mailed to all parent(s)/guardian(s) of MHS students, and
posted on the school web site.
Parent Advisory Team:
This group, known as the PAT, is selected by the MHS principal
from a list of volunteers, and serves as a sounding board for the
principal. People invited to join this group agree to attend one
meeting each month for the four years their child attends Maryville
High School, plus the first school year after their child graduates.
Details about how to submit parent names for consideration are
published in the Hound Howler.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY
The Maryville R-II School District Board Policy (JED-R) on
Student Absences: The following rules, regulations and procedures
shall apply to student attendance in Maryville R-II High School.
Any student who has been absent shall be required to make up the
work lost according to rules and regulations
Students with unverified absences will need to make up work
during Spoofhound Hour for 60% credit.
Students will be allowed eight (8) days absence per semester
without penalty. These eight (8) days of absence will either be
verified or unverified by the respective school principal.
Absences in excess of eight (8) days will be reviewed by the
administration upon verification of illness, or by prior approval of
the administration for parental pre-planned activities. If the
administration cannot verify illness or there has not been approval
of a pre-planned activity, the student may not be given credit for
the classes where their absences have exceeded eight (8) that
semester.

The student will be afforded an appropriate due process hearing,

which is in accordance with Board policy and state law. This
hearing will take place before course credit is removed.

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MHS Student Attendance Policy:

A Students educational success is the reason MHS exists and we
encourage those responsible to make good and sound education-based
decisions about school attendance. Seeing that a student maintains
regular attendance requires the cooperative effort between the student,
parents, guardians, and school district personnel.
Attendance Incentive Program:
Monthly Positive Support for Attendance
Individual Incentives: Students with perfect attendance and zero
(0) office discipline referrals for the prior month, as of the 1st of
each month, will be entered into a drawing for incentive. One
students name from each grade level (9-10-11-12) will be drawn.
Perfect attendance is defined as 100% attendance and zero (0)
tardies for the month.
Semester & Yearly Positive Support for Attendance
Individual Incentives: All Students with a combined attendance
rate of 95% or better, zero (0) office discipline referrals, and a
GPA of 2.50 or higher at the semester will be become
Spoofhound 95 Club member.
Whole Class Incentive: We will also monitor and post class monthly
attendance rates on an Attendance Board posted in a prominent
location in the building. The board will present monthly rates for 9th,
10th, 11th, and 12th Grades. At the end of each semester, the grade
level with the highest attendance percentage will be rewarded with a
lunch provided by the MHS. Administration and all students in that
grade level will be invited to the lunch.
Parent/ Guardian Attendance Responsibility:
Verification of an absence from school is the parent/guardians
responsibility. The MHS office (562-3511) should be informed of the
absence on the day of the absence. School Reach will be used in an
attempt to notify the parent/guardian of any absence. Failure to notify
the office by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the absence will result in an
unverified absence. Only an 18-year-old student living outside the
home is allowed to verify an absence for herself /himself.
School Reach:
School Reach is a program that aids in parent notification and
communication. Maryville High School uses School Reach to notify
parents of absences, lunch account balances, and other events.

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Verified Absences:
Verified absences allow the student to have make-up work
privileges. To make up missed class work, the student must turn in
work in the number of days absent plus one (1) for credit towards
grades. This does not, however, count for any daily participation
grades that may be outlined in classroom assessments as outlined in
course syllabus.
All absences are counted in the eight (8) allowed absences outlined
by Maryville R-II School Board policies, though designation as an
verified absence will allow credit for class work missed during the
absence.
Unverified Absences:
Other reasons that may determine an unverified status may include,
but are not limited to:
Truancy, cutting class, cutting school, unable to be located.
Absence without parent knowledge or consent.
Unverified absences also count towards the eight (8) absences
allowed by the Maryville R-II School Board Policy, but missed class
work must be made up in Spoofhound Hour for 60% credit.
Additional consequences for unverified absences include, but are
not limited to:
Detention may be assigned if missed class work is not
completed in a timely manner
In School Suspension may be assigned for up to 3 days as
determined by the administration.
Truancy will result in ineligibility for the next extracurricular
event immediately following the unexcused absence.
Attendance agreements may be put in place between the
student, parent and school.
Truancy is also punishable by local law enforcement.
Attendance and Extracurricular Events:
A student must be present at school all day on the day of any
extracurricular event in order to be eligible to participate.
The student must provide a doctors note for an absence
occurring before an extracurricular event in order for the
student to participate in the extracurricular event.
Students missing more than the allowed eight (8) absences
per semester may become ineligible for extracurricular events

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pending the outcome of an attendance hearing at the School

Board level.
Field trips arranged by MHS taken the day of an
extracurricular event would not prevent the student from
participating in the extracurricular event.
For events happening on non-school days, individuals must
be in attendance all day the prior school day.
College Visits:
Students making a pre-arranged college visit will have the
visit counted towards the eight (8) allowed absences, and it
will be determined as an verified absence except for:
Seniors who are encouraged to take up to two (2) college
visits, which will not be counted towards the eight (8)
allowed absences, but rather, will be arranged as a field trip
set up through the MHS counselors and the admissions
department of the desired college visit.
Juniors may take one (1) day for a college visit.
Arriving to School Late or Leaving School Early:
All students MUST SIGN IN and MUST SIGN OUT when arriving
after the start of school or leaving during the school day. The school
is responsible for every student, every hour that school is in session.
Failure to sign in or out, and being marked absent for any class periods
that are missed within the school day, will count as unverified
absences, resulting in, but not limited to, detentions and ISS. Even if a
parent requests that a student be released early for an appointment,
illness or emergency, the parent/guardian MUST notify the school
before the students departure, and the student MUST sign out through
the front office before leaving the campus.
Validation:
Absences may be validated by the MHS staff during the school
day, a process whereby the office staff may confirm absences and
reasons for absences, or inquire regarding absences without a parent
call. However, failure of the parent/guardian to notify the school of
absence will still be considered unverified as the school is bound by
law to know and be responsible for the whereabouts of its students
during the school day.
School Trips and Field Trips:
School trips and field trips that are set up through the school and
approved by the administration are not counted towards the allowed
eight (8) absences per semester. However, since field /school trips are
pre-planned, it becomes the responsibility of the student to make up
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missed class work before the trip, or immediately upon return from the
trip as outlined by the individual classroom teacher or course syllabus.
Tardy Policy:
Anytime a student enters the school or classroom after the bell
rings, the student is considered tardy. Tardiness may be excused only
if pre-approved by a cooperating teacher or administrator, and if the
student indicates the tardiness with a signed pass, or approved
administrative notice of tardiness indicated through computerized
attendance or other mechanical means.
Tardiness will be dealt with in the following manner:
Unverified Tardy marked by teacher and teacher will
verbally notify the student that they have been marked tardy
for that class.
5 Tardies total, not per class, will result in a lunch detention.
Administration will notify students that they have lunch
detention and loss of privileges. Multiple infractions of 5
tardies will result in additional consequences including ISS.
Failure to appear at detention will result in administrative
action, including but not limited to, additional detentions or
suspensions.
Any students tardy to first period MUST go through the front
office in order to be admitted to class.
Tardies of more than 5 will be cumulative per year, less than
5 tradies will restart at semester.
SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Requirements for MHS Entry / Registration:
A person must live in the Maryville R-II School District with a
parent or appointed legal guardian.
The parent/guardian must provide proof of residency in the
district at the time of registration. Acceptable proof includes
registration forms for city/county services.
Students must be under the age of 21.
Any student who has been suspended from another school will not
be permitted to enroll in MHS until that student is eligible to reenroll in his/her former school.
Transfer Transcripts:
New students need to request that their transcripts and health
records be sent from the former school to MHS in a timely
manner so that these records are at MHS by the time the student
arrives to register.
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If records are not available at the time of entry, the school

reserves the right to deny entry until records are available.
New or transfer students unknown to the administration must
provide valid identification.
Counselors and administrators will evaluate the transfer students
transcript for credit toward graduation.
Students should understand that grade placement may not be the
same as it was at the students previous school due to district and
state requirements.
The previous schools administration will be contacted as needed,
depending on the completeness of the records sent.
Transfer Health Records:
These records must precede the students enrollment at MHS.
The records will be reviewed by the school nurse in consultation
with the administration.
Students will not be allowed to participate in any class until their
health status (including immunizations) is up to date, and any
special needs have been accommodated.
Pre-Registration:
A Curriculum Fair (Maryville High Show Case) is held during the
month of March. This event is for incoming (eighth grade) students
and their parent(s)/guardian(s), as well as all other MHS students and
their parent(s)/ guardian(s) who care to participate. The event is held
in the evening at the MHS and NTS buildings.
Prior to the Showcase, the MHS counselors prepare a Curriculum
Guide that describes all courses. Parents/guardians and students
should familiarize themselves with this information.
Counselors meet with incoming eighth graders as a group. Then
they meet with all sophomore students and their parents to help plan
the final years of a students high school education.
Final Registration:
MHS holds a one-day registration in early August. Students
should register at their convenience anytime during that registration
day. In addition to paying fees and having their student ID picture
taken, the registration process confirms the students attendance at
MHS and sets their class schedule. Forms are done online.
We encourage students who are new to MHS to schedule an
appointment with a counselor shortly after this registration day for
personal attention to their enrollment needs.
Advisement:
Two counselors and a counseling center are available to MHS
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students. One of the counselors generally works with freshmen and

sophomores, and the other works with juniors and seniors. A student may
schedule an appointment with a counselor through the counseling
secretary. A student may request a teacher to excuse them to the
counseling center. The teacher may use their discretion for this request.

Periodically one of the counselors may visit different classrooms

and grade levels to discuss such topics as test scheduling and
requirements, career planning, employment skills, college preparation,
and personal growth skills. Test scores, activities, honors, grades,
credits received and other relevant topics will be included as part of
the guidance curriculum.
Testing:
Both the federal government and the State of Missouri mandate
that schools test their students per a prescribed agenda to determine
whether the students and the school are meeting standards. Required
tests administered at MHS include:
End of course exams
PLAN to all sophomores
ASVAB to all juniors
Other tests may be scheduled through the Guidance Office.
Transferring / Withdrawal from a Class:
A course dropped by a student after the second week of the
quarter will have a grade of F recorded on the transcript.
Withdrawal / Transferring from MHS:
A student who is moving or is dropping out of school should have
a parent/guardian inform his/her counselor.
The counselor will give the student a withdrawal form that must
be completed prior to their departure.
It is the responsibility of the withdrawing/transferring student to
make sure that all books and school property are returned to the
teacher or the coach in charge.
Records of transferring students will not be sent until obligations
have been met.
Students who have dropped out of Maryville High School may
not re-enter until all previous obligations have been met.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Several local scholarships are available to MHS seniors. These
vary in monetary amounts, qualifications, and application deadlines.
In addition to local scholarships, almost all colleges have financial
aid or scholarships for students. Also, many nationally known
corporations or organizations offer scholarships. Usually, scholarships
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are very competitive and frequently the criteria includes an ACT or

SAT score that places a student in the 90th percentile or higher.
Students who are interested in receiving financial aid should plan a
high school program that will make them competitive.
Information about scholarships, financial aid, and test deadlines is
available in the counselor's office, counselors website, and is
announced at senior advisement.
Students must assume the
responsibility of being aware of this information. Questions should be
brought to the attention of the counselor. The counselor is here to
assist you in these and other graduation matters.
Student Permanent Record:
The Maryville R-II School District maintains an individual
cumulative file for each student in the district. This file is known as
the students Permanent Record and includes necessary identification
information, results of standardized tests, all subjects completed and
grades. Parents must provide the students full legal name.
Maryville High School adheres to the Federal Rights and Privacy
Act. Only professional staff and responsible adult clerical personnel
are authorized to review and work with this permanent record data.
Cumulative records are available upon request for review by parents,
guardians, or by the student if 18 years of age or older. A counselor
will aid in this review.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Health Services:
A nurse is available during school hours in the high school clinic,
located two doors east of the main office. If a student becomes ill or
injured, the nurse should be notified so she/he may assess the situation
and take appropriate action.
The goal of the school health service is to assist students in
maintaining their individual optimum health status thereby enabling
them to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered at
Maryville High School. Vital information is needed to be on file in
the Health Service office for the well-being of every student.
It is necessary to have emergency phone numbers as requested on
the annual health record update form. Another form includes a permit
for parents/guardians to sign for the school nurse to dispense over-thecounter medications listed in the Maryville R-II School District
standing orders. In accordance with the school district guidelines for
dispensing oral medication, prescribed medications to be dispensed
during the school day must be in their original container and have a
current pharmaceutical label indicating the students and physicians
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name. Parents/guardians must fill out the medication request form for
the school nurse to dispense medication.
Library Services:
The library is the center where most audio-visual materials and
catalogues are kept. MHS Library houses books and magazines for
both research work and leisure reading. Students may access a
research collection and Internet service from home thru the library
web page. The library also maintains college and career information in
house and on a web site.
Students are required to present their student ID cards when
checking out materials. They may check out up to six books unless
they have overdue materials, in which case, they are not allowed to
check out anything until overdue items are returned. Library materials
are due every two weeks. A security system ensures the availability of
materials for student use.
Students are encouraged to use the library during the school day
from 7:55 a.m. until 3:05 p.m. Unless a teacher schedules an entire
class for the library, students are required to have a pass signed by the
sending teacher. The pass should be shown to the librarian when the
student arrives without a teacher so s/he knows why the student is in
the library. Students are NOT to bring food or drink into the library.
FOOD SERVICES
General Cafeteria Information:
Maryville High School maintains a closed campus. MHS uses
two 25-minute lunch shifts during Spoofhound Hour.
Students are welcome to bring their lunches, but are not allowed
to leave campus for lunch; nor may they order food to be delivered to
school from restaurants. If food is delivered for a student by friend or
family, it must be brought to the office and signed in. Parents are not
allowed to call their students in for daily/regular excusal from lunch.
Students may use the vending machines during lunch, but are to return
to and remain in the commons or specified areas until their lunch
period ends. Students are not allowed in the parking lots during lunch
shifts. Persistent violation may result in the student being confined to
the ISS room during lunch.
Cafeteria expectations for students are:
Wait your turn in the lunch line.
Keep all food and drink in the cafeteria or designated areas.
Use good eating manners, and clean your area after finishing
your meal.
Return your tray and eating utensils, and place these in the
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proper containers.
Respect property in the commons/cafeteria.
Breakfast:
Breakfast is available daily to all students. Students will have an
opportunity to get breakfast during an extended passing time between
first and second periods. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to
9:00 a.m. in the Commons. All students are asked to assemble in the
Commons as they arrive at school.
Meal Payments:
The cafeteria offers an ala carte system daily and these items are
priced individually. Students are asked to make deposits into their
lunch accounts to use as a debit system but can purchase a daily lunch
as they go through the line with cash. Checks will be accepted, but not
cashed. No charges are permitted; students must have a positive
balance to cover the cost of a meal.
Information for free or reduced lunches is available in the office.
For those receiving free or reduced meals, remember that only covers
the first meal. Any additional items or going back for a second meal
will be at full price and will have to be paid for at the time of
purchase.
SCHOOL SAFETY
Bus Transportation:
All students who will be using school-provided bus/van
transportation, as well as their parent(s)/guardian(s) must review and
accept a Rules and Regulations form on line.
Bus transportation calls for appropriate behavior for the comfort
and safety of everyone. While on the bus, students are to remain
seated at all times, refrain from loud noises, carry no dangerous
implements and obey all instructions of the bus driver. Failure to obey
these rules may cause the students bus-riding privilege to be revoked.
Bus Misconduct (see Board policy JFCC) Any offense
committed by a student on a district-owned or contracted bus or
van shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had
been committed at the student's assigned school. In addition,
bus/van-riding privileges may be suspended or revoked.
Students waiting to ride the bus in the afternoon should remain in
the commons until their bus arrives.
Driving and Parking Regulations:
Permits are available in the main office at no cost.
Hang tags for the current school year must be visible hanging
on the rear view mirror.
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Students are restricted to parking in the student parking lot.

Student parking is not permitted behind the Fine Arts area or

west of the commons in faculty parking lot.
For safety reasons, the first row of parking is for passenger
cars only. Trucks, SUVs or vans should NOT park in the first
row.
The maximum speed on campus is 10 m.p.h.
Scooters and motorcycles should be parked at the far south
end of the parking lot. ATVs are not allowed on campus.
Discipline consequences may be issued for vehicles
improperly parked or driven.
Driving privileges may be revoked for violations of good
vehicle conduct or safety rules.
We cooperate fully with the Maryville Department of Public
Safety in reporting traffic violations.
Vehicles may not block gates or driveways.
Students are not to visit vehicles during the school day except
after receiving permission from an administrator.
Loitering in parked cars in the parking lot is prohibited.
Vehicles on campus may be inspected/searched periodically.
Penalty for Violations of Driving / Parking Regulations:
Violation of any of these driving and parking regulations will
cause the student to be subject to one to three (1-3) days in ISS,
possible loss of his/her driving/parking privileges, and/or traffic
citation with a fine, and/or towing of their vehicle at owners expense.
Fire and Tornado Drills:
Fire and tornado drills are scheduled periodically during the
school year. Evacuation plans are posted in each classroom.
Child Abuse and Neglect:
Under Missouri statute, child abuse and neglect are defined and
school personnel are mandated to report suspicion of either abuse or
neglect. All employees or school officials who know or have
reasonable cause to suspect child abuse shall immediately report the
suspected abuse to the principal or to the Division of Family Services
hotline pursuant to state law.
Students may report their concerns regarding abuse or neglect to
any school personnel for appropriate, discreet action.
Student Age Policy:
At MHS, all students, regardless of age, must adhere to the same
rules and regulations. Persons between the ages of 18 and 21 must
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follow the same regulations as those students under 18 years of age.

Visitors to Maryville High School:
Parents/guardians wishing to visit school or a teacher are asked
to notify the office so that arrangements can be made for an
appointment. All visitors to MHS should first report to the principal's
office. Friends who are on vacation, relatives not in school etc., will
not be allowed to attend classes. With prior administrative approval
they may visit at lunch.
School Closing:
School closing during bad weather does not occur often, but when
it does, announcements are made over the local radio before 7:00 in
the morning. Announcements of school closings will also be listed on
the district web page (www.maryville.k12.mo.us) and Spoofhound
Mobile. Please do not telephone the school, the district office, or the
radio station. If you don't hear a news bulletin, schools will be open as
usual. If school is dismissed before the normal ending time,
announcements will be made in the same ways. Schedules for
previously planned activities will be announced as soon as possible.
Phone Messages:
Messages are accepted by the office at MHS. Messages will not be
accepted after 2:30 p.m. Messages are recorded and delivered to the
student at the beginning of the first available period.
Deliveries:
When an item such as flowers is delivered to the school for a
student or staff member, the item will not be delivered to the named
recipient. Instead, a message will be delivered and the recipient can
pick the item up from the counter in the school office. We do not
accept any flower deliveries on Valentines Day.
School Accident Insurance:
Parents need to be aware that accidents do happen at school and to
be prepared for possible medical expenses that may arise should their
child be injured at school. The Maryville R-II School District does not
carry any health or accident insurance on students. If you participate
in a sport, you must show evidence of being insured before you will be
permitted to participate in any camp, practice or contest.
School accident insurance is available through Markel Insurance.
Enrollment forms are available @ http://markel.sevencornors.com and
all claims and questions are handled directly with the company at 877444-5014. The district acts only as a distributor of information for the
company and assumes no liability.
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COURSES, GRADES, CREDITS, RANK, HONORS

Academic Dishonesty:
Cheating, stealing, giving answers, plagiarizing, and academic
dishonesty in any form, cannot be tolerated in the school environment.
Depending upon the circumstances, the penalty may range from loss
of credit and a parent conference to possibly a suspension from class
or school.
Graduation Requirements:
Graduation requirements consist of the following courses and specifics:
English
4 units (including unit in Speech)
Mathematics
3 units
Science
3 units
Social Studies
3 units to include personal finance
Fine Arts
1 unit
Practical Arts
1 unit
Phys. Ed.
1.5 units to include Health
Electives
8 units
Total
24.5 units
Students must pass Missouri and Federal constitution tests to graduate.
Student Grades:
Grades are recorded as A, B, C, D, and F with averages figured on
an eleven point (11.0) scale. Progress reports are e-mailed mid-quarter
for all students. Grade cards are mailed or e-mailed to parents or
guardian on record at the end of each nine week session.
Computation of Semester Grades:
The semester grade will be determined by valuing the work
(assignments, projects, quizzes, class participation, tests, etc.) of the
student. Semester honor rolls will be computed and published each
semester. First and third quarter reports will be issued, but are to be
considered an indication of progress only, i.e. a mid-term report. No
student will receive a failing semester grade without a personal
telephone contact, a written progress report, or a conference involving
the teacher and the parent(s)/guardian(s) during the second quarter of
the relevant semester in which course failure may be possible.
Semester Test Incentive
Students who have 97% attendance and no discipline reports may
waive up to 3 semester exams. Any unverified absence disqualifies a
student from waiving any semester exams. A student who qualifies for
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a waiver may decide to take the semester test, but it will only be
counted if it improves the final grade. With parent permission,
students do not need to be at school during the time of a waived
semester test.
Incomplete Grades:
An incomplete grade, indicated by the letter I on the report card,
means that a student did not complete some mandatory course
requirement(s). When an Incomplete is filed:
The student has a maximum of two (2) weeks from the end of
the grading period to make up the work.
It is the students responsibility to arrange with his/her
teacher(s) for the makeup of missed academic work.
Failure to complete the work missed within the allowed two
weeks will result in a 0" for the missed work.
At the end of the two weeks, the semester grade for the
course will be recorded on the permanent record.
Exceptions to this policy will be determined only by the
administration.
Class Rank:
The class rank of Maryville High School graduates is determined
on the basis of average semester grade point in all courses taken for
credit during grades 9 through 12. Grade point will be figured on an
eleven (11.0) point grade scale.
Dual Credit:
A student interested in dual enrollment may earn college credit
from Northwest Missouri State University while still in high school.
To be eligible for dual credit a student must have an ACT score of 21
(or an NWMSU 100 index) and a GPA of 3.0. All course offerings are
entry level and taught by high school faculty members with advanced
degrees, who have been approved by the university. Course content is
comparable to the on-campus course and has been developed in
cooperation with university professors who are liaisons for the
program.
Students interested in taking any of the dual credit courses
through Northwest Missouri State University will need to call the
university they plan to attend to find out if and how the Northwest
credits would be received. It is important to ask for the transfer
specialist and then report the Northwest department and course
numbers.
Classes offered for dual credit courses and credit hours are:
English IV

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Animal Science
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Human Biology
Chemistry
Physics
College Biology
American History
Western Civilization
Speech II
Business Technology
Spanish III/IV
French III/IV

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3
3
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Spoofhound On line Academy

The On-Line Academy is a non-traditional educational path offered to
students who attend Maryville High School, or a Northwest Technical
School sending school. The On-line Academy is a flexible program
that will help meet the individual educational needs of students. The
On-line Academy will be housed in the Northwest Technical School,
but courses may also be offered without physical attendance by the
student. MHS will utilize the Fuel Education on-line coursework.
On-line Academy Objectives:
1. Provide educational opportunities and a path to graduation, for
students who for a variety of reasons are unable to follow the
traditional educational environment.
2. Provide students on the traditional path to graduation, with an
opportunity to remediate coursework that they have previously failed.
3. Provide students with educational opportunities to enrich their
traditional high school program.
On-line Academy Expectations:
Students who attend the on-line academy are considered MHS
students and are expected to comply with the On-line Academy
program guidelines. Students must sign the On-line Academy contract,
which outlines the program guidelines and an online learner readiness
self- assessment. Specific expectations will be discussed with each
student depending on their program objective. Participation in extracurricular activities will be dependent upon which program objective
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each student is following and their home district board policies.

Objective 1 Students may be placed in the On-Line Academy for
short term or long term as a consequence for behavior. Students may
choose to attend the On-Line Academy because of issues with the
traditional program. Students will develop an individual education
plan that provides a clear path towards graduation. This plan could
include: full time on-line classes, part-time on-line classes, NTS
classes, Missouri Options, and FLEX plan. Students who attend the
On-Line Academy under Objective 1 for a short time, semester or less,
will be expected to take on-line classes that follow their traditional
schedule. On-line courses must be completed in a timely manner.
Objective 2 Students may take as many credit recovery classes as
needed to put them back on track towards graduation. Coursework
needed is determined through advisement with home district
counselor. Students will be expected to finish the coursework in a
timely manner.
Objective 3 Students may earn credit by successfully completing
correspondence or on-line courses from accredited institutions or the
MHS Fuel Education on-line curriculum. Unless for credit recovery,
the maximum number of credits which can be counted towards
graduation requirements is two (2) credit hours and students are
limited to one on-line course during the school day. Students may
enroll in other courses outside the school day, but all costs related to
the correspondence or on-line course must be paid by the student. If a
student wants to count correspondence or on-line credits toward
graduation requirements, the student must enroll in the On-line
Academy and receive permission from the counselors/administration.
Unless for credit recovery purposes, students will pay a $200 fee to
take correspondence or on-line courses through Fuel Education
courses offered at Maryville High School. Information on fees for
other accredited institutions may be acquired through the counselors
office. Correspondence and on-line credit above the two allowed
towards graduation, may be recorded on the students transcript, but
wont count towards the 24.5 needed for graduation.
Course Offerings:
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Students should see their counselor for a list of on-line course

offerings.

Credits for Home School Courses:

No credit for home school classes will be applied toward the
graduation requirements of Maryville High School unless the credits
are from an accredited institution or association. Transcripts are
subject to review by both the counselors and administration.
Driver Education:
Driver Education is offered to high school students during the
summer at NWMSU. To be eligible, a student must be 15 years old
before July 5, of the current year. Students sign up in the office at
MHS during the month of April. Bob Lade is the contact person for
NWMSU.
Academic Recognition:
An awards ceremony is held after the end of the first semester.
Honor Roll Certificates:
Students who are enrolled full-time are eligible to receive the
following honor roll certificates at the end of each semester for the
previous semester grades.
Gold Certificate:
Students who earned a 4.00 GPA
Silver Certificate:
Students who earned a GPA of 3.70 to 3.99
Bronze Certificate:
Students who earned a GPA of 3.20 to 3.69
Academic Letter:
One of the most important accomplishments a student can make is
in the area of academic excellence. To recognize this
accomplishment, academic letters are presented to those students who
maintain a minimum GPA of 3.70 for two consecutive semesters in
any school year.
95 Club:
All Students with a combined attendance rate of 95% or better, zero
(0) office discipline referrals, and a GPA of 2.50 or higher at the
semester will be rewarded with a Spoofhound 95 Club membership..
30 Club:
Any student who earns a 30 or higher on their ACT exam
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automatically becomes a member of this club. The students name

will be added to the 30 Club plaque that hangs in the MHS hall.
College Preparatory Studies Certificate:
In addition to the Maryville High School diploma, the Missouri
State Board of Education awards the "College Preparatory Studies
Certificate." This incentive award is designed to encourage students to
pursue a rigorous course of studies in high school.
To be eligible for the certificate, graduates must earn at least 24.5
units of credit. These units shall include:
4 Units of English
4 Units of Math including Algebra II
4 Units of Science including Chemistry or Physics
4 Units of Social Science
A 3.0 GPA must be earned in the above subject areas.
Maintain 95% attendance grades 9-12
Score above the prior years national average on the ACT test.
Missouri Career Prep Certificate:
A MO Career Prep Certificate is available to students who
complete the requirements Two levels of certification are offered.
Requirements are outlined in the MHS Career and Course Planner.
A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Maryville High School has been selected by the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an A+ School
site. The A+ Schools grant provided the opportunity and funding for
Maryville to make basic changes designed to guide students in a
rigorous program of academic and technical education that will
prepare them for the workplace, post-secondary technical training, or
college.
Upon achieving A+ Schools status, financial incentives will be
offered to students who stay in school, maintain at least a 95 percent
attendance record and a 2.5 grade point average, exhibit good
citizenship, and avoid the unlawful use of drugs.
If a student and/or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) have any
questions concerning the A+ Schools Program, please feel free to
contact Michele Corson, A+ Coordinator, at 562-3511.
A+ Student Mentors:
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Under Missouris A+ Program, certain MHS students may be

selected to serve as A+ Mentors. Selection is based on 95%
attendance, 2.5 GPA, good citizenship, and avoiding unlawful use of
drugs and alcohol. The applicant must sign and submit the A+
Participation Agreement which is available from the A+ Coordinator
in the office.
Once selected the student agrees to provide fifty (50) hours of
unpaid tutoring or mentoring of Maryville students. Two criteria must
be met at all times: the mentoring/tutoring must be academic in
nature, and it must be supervised by school district staff. The service
may be for students older, younger, or the same age. The service may
be performed before, during, or after school, or during summer school.
. Some colleges or universities may give scholarship funds to
students who have served as A+ Mentors.
COMMENCEMENT / GRADUATION
Only students who have completed all requirements to graduate
will participate in graduation exercises.
Commencement is a
ceremony that is designed by the school board and the school to confer
the Maryville High School diploma upon those students who qualify.
To help ensure that graduation from Maryville High School is
treated with the respect due all students, graduation guidelines are:
Commencement is the school district's recognition of the
graduating senior class for their academic accomplishment while
attending Maryville High School.
Students must meet all requirements established by the Board of
Education and the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education for a diploma in order to participate in the
Commencement ceremony.
Students may choose not to participate in graduation ceremonies.
If the student so chooses, the administration should be notified
prior to commencement rehearsal. The students name will still
be listed in the program.
Prospective graduates who exhibit unsatisfactory citizenship can
be denied the privilege of participating in Commencement.
The date for Commencement and the last day of classes for
seniors are set by the high school administration and approved by
the Board of Education.
The high school administration will plan and direct the
Commencement ceremony. Senior class sponsors will be involved
in the ceremony.
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The entire senior class has the responsibility of selecting the class
motto, class flower and class colors. This task will be performed
during the month of September by the senior class officers under
the guidance of the senior class sponsors.
Approximately the first of May, a letter will be sent from the
principal to the parents/guardians of expected graduates. The
letter outlines all requirements and information for graduation and
the commencement ceremony.
All graduates must attend the rehearsal for graduation as
scheduled and conducted by the administration. If a dire situation
would arise the student may be excused only by the principal.
Student speakers for commencement exercises will be chosen by
the principal from deserving students in the graduating class. The
student pool from which the speakers will be selected is based on
class rank after the third quarter. Four students are selected. The
student body president will be one speaker, and the other three
will be selected from the top ranked students who exhibit good
citizenship standards. From this pool of eligible students, the
principal will select the remaining three speakers. Gender
equality will always be a primary goal in selecting the speakers.
Students may decline the speaking honor, but must do so during
the selection process.
Assistance for the designated students in developing, constructing
and presenting their speech will be provided by the director of
speech and debate.
Speeches must be approved by the
administration.
Students are responsible for fulfilling all obligations to the school
prior to senior check out on their last day of classes. These
obligations may include the payment of past due fees, fines,
replacement costs to the school.
If a graduate is involved in a school-sponsored activity after
Commencement (such as athletic contests), the student must meet
their obligations to the coach, team, and school even though they
have received their diploma.
If health conditions or family circumstances so warrant, the
parent(s)/guardians(s) may request a short private ceremony
during which the student will receive his/her diploma.
ACTIVITIES FOR MHS STUDENTS
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in activities as part
of their complete development in the educational process at MHS.
DESE, as well as the ACT and SAT testing corporations have
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determined that successful involvement in three or more school

activities during the high school experience is the most accurate
predictor of success in life.
Clubs, organizations and activities are a vital part of the total
school program at MHS. Students are invited to participate in these to
the extent that their interest and time permit. Assuming the
responsibility of elected positions in school organizations is one of the
best ways to gain valuable leadership training.
Extracurricular Activities / Clubs:
Dramatic plays and school musical (both require auditions)
Student Council
National Honor Society
Leo Club
Art Club
Science Club
International Club
DARE Role Models
FACT Club - Future Active Citizens of Tomorrow
FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCCLA - Family Career Community Leaders of America
FFA - Future Farmers of America
FTA - Future Teachers of America
NFL - National Forensics League
Octagon
VICA - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Skills USA

STUDENT DRUG TESTING

(MSHSAA-Regulated Activities and Parking Permits)
For the safety, health, and well-being of the students of the
Maryville R-II School District, the Board has adopted a random drug
testing policy for students who wish to participate in MSHSAAregulated activities in grades seven (7) through twelve (12), as well as
Maryville R-II students who seek to receive a parking pass allowing
them to park on school property.
It is the belief of the Board of Education that this policy will
assist in the districts efforts to reduce the use of drugs. This policy is
intended to complement and supplement all other policies, rules, and
regulations of the district regarding possession or use of drugs. The
actions of this program relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any
student in violation of this policy to participate in MSHSAA-regulated
activities and to park on school property. There will be no suspension
from school for violation of this policy, except when the districts
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discipline policy is also violated. Students will be subject to the

penalties of the discipline policy and this policy as applicable. For
more information refer to board policy JFCI.
MSHAA Activities:
Activities offered at Maryville High School that come under the
direction of the Missouri State High School Activities Association are:
academic team, baseball, basketball (boys and girls), cheerleading,
cross country (boys and girls), dance team, football, golf (boys and
girls), instrumental and vocal music, soccer (boys and girls), softball,
speech and debate, track (boys and girls), tennis (boys and girls),
volleyball, wrestling.
Within instrumental and vocal music, students may participate in
various performance groups including: Marching Band, Flag Corps,
Drumline, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band,
and Spectrum.
Transportation to an Event or Activity:
It is the expectation that all participants in any MHS school
activity ride school transportation to and from an event whenever the
school provides bus or van transportation. The coach/sponsor will
inform the student when such transportation will depart and from
which location.
Student/staff safety and budget restrictions determine the number
of buses driven to an away school event. If parents or a group choose
to collect funds for a more comfortable ride, the school districts rules
for bus behavior still apply while students are riding in such carriers.
Transportation from an Event or Activity:
The same expectations apply. That is, students travel in schoolprovided transportation. Students may leave an event with their
parents if the parent signs the student out with their coach or sponsor.
In order for a student to leave an event with someone other than their
parent, the parent/guardian must contact the administration to inform
of the extenuating circumstances that cause alternate return
transportation to be preferred. The parent/guardian must fill out an
Alternative Transportation Request form prior to the event.
Pep Buses:
Pep buses are taken to away activities when there is sufficient
student interest. If plans are made to offer pep buses, a sign-up will be
organized as soon as possible before the event. Sign-up will be on a
first-come, first-served basis until all seats are reserved.
A fee will be collected at the time of sign-up, and the fee will
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cover the cost of bus transportation and admission. If the service is

canceled, the collected funds will be returned. Otherwise, no fees will
be refunded.

Class Time Missed for Activities:

A school-sponsored activity (game, contest, field trip, etc.) is any
activity in which the student is directly supervised by school staff.
Class time missed by students for school-sponsored activities reduces
learning time. There is a process in place to assist both the teacher and
the student work within the need for the student to participate in the
activity.
The coach/sponsor provides an alphabetized list of included
students to the administration two days in advance.
The coach/sponsor completes a transportation form that
includes departure date and time, and the administration
approves the request and passes it to either the bus barn or the
central office.
The coach/sponsor selects a departure time, and the
administration either approves or modifies.
Students are pre-marked in the SISk12 program.
It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the
teacher so as to be aware of missed work, or the need to
reschedule a test or assignment.
Students who miss classes due to a school sponsored activity
are not considered absent on that day.
Students are expected to be fully prepared to participate in
every class the following day.
It is unacceptable for any student to miss any class because a
student participated in a previously school-sponsored event.
School Dances:
School dances are held periodically during the school year for
MHS students. Special events such as Homecoming, Prom or Holiday
Hop have provisions by which non-MHS students may be registered as
dates of our students.
No non-MHS guests unless approved in advance.
No student below 9th grade is permitted to attend.
Chaperones must be present, and must be pre-approved by
the administration
Admission for the dance will be sold at the door.
No one can leave the building and expect to return to the
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dance without prior approval of the sponsor.

School sponsored dances are an extension of the school day
and inappropriate dress and behavior will not be tolerated.

Royalty and Honors:

Royalty and honors for which students are elected during
Homecoming and Holiday Hop are often the highlight of the year.
Many students are deserving of these honors, so students are eligible
for only one of these honors. For example, the homecoming queen in
the fall is not eligible to compete for winter homecoming.
SPORTSMANSHIP
The first rule of good sportsmanship is courtesy to everyone
around you: classmates, fans, visitors, players, coaches, and officials.
Maryville High School is committed to the belief that
participation in athletics as players, spectators and coaches
supplements and enriches the student's educational experiences.
However, such participation is a privilege that carries with it
responsibilities to the team, the school, the community, and the
student.
Whether participating as a player or a spectator, athletics should
contribute to the student's knowledge, skills, appreciation of fair play,
and ideals of sportsmanship, thereby making each student a better
person and citizen.
When and where athletics fail to provide these desirable values,
they cease to serve their true purpose. The behavior of students at
school activities has a direct bearing on the reputation of our students,
school, and community. Students displaying poor sportsmanship at
activities will be removed, be subject to disciplinary action, and may
be prohibited from future attendance.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Eligibility to represent Maryville High School in interscholastic
activities is a privilege to be attained by meeting the standards of
eligibility cooperatively set by the Missouri State High School
Activities Association and Maryville High School.
Attendance Standards:
These require that all students must be present a full day, or have
a doctors note excusing student in order to be eligible to participate in
an event or practice, unless extenuating circumstances have been
reviewed by administrators and approval given. If a student has
competition on a day when school is not in session, he/she must be
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present the day before the event.

Citizenship Standards:
These standards state that students who represent MHS must be
credible citizens and judged so by the proper school authority
responsible for certifying a student for competition. Those students,
whose character or conduct is such that it reflects, discredit upon
themselves or their school are not considered "credible citizens."
Academic Emphasis:
The first responsibility of a student at Maryville High School is to
apply efforts to their studies so as to make the best grades possible.
Students must have earned 3.0 credits the previous semester. While we
recognize academic success through awards and honors, we are also
making an extra effort to help those who are struggling academically.
We feel that early intervention will help, so if a student experiences
academic difficulty in a class an intervention plan for the current
school year will take place guided by the administration, counselor,
and teachers involved, and include the student, coach, and
parent(s)/guardian(s). If a student chooses to participate in an extracurricular sport or an activity, the student should expect the coach or
sponsor to talk about grades.
SCHOOL DECORUM and STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Student Discipline:
Part of the educational responsibility of MHS calls for a disciplined
setting to provide a productive learning environment. To achieve this
environment, responsibility must be shared by everyone involved: the
BOE, students, faculty, administrators, parents, and the community.
The board of education represents the community, sets policy for
the school district, and provides curriculum, facilities and equipment.
Students need to be responsible and accountable for their actions and
their learning. Faculty need to have clear classroom guidelines and
expectations. Administrators need to follow board guidelines and
federal/state laws, support the faculty and students, and create an aura
of decorum conducive to safe and effective learning. Parents need to
be supportive of staff and administration, and have both high
expectations and caring interest in their child. Members of the
community need to be informed, and know how concerns are to be
expressed.
Our primary goal is to educate, not discipline. Maryville High
School expects the teacher to be in control of the classroom, and the
administration will not tolerate any student stopping another student
from learning, or a teacher from teaching.
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Students are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior at

Maryville High School in the classroom, between classes and at all
school activities. Good behavior is necessary to provide a successful
educational environment.
Detention Policy:
Individual teachers may ask students to serve detention for
inappropriate classroom behavior. Students serve the detention with a
MHS staff member. A one-day notice will be given so students can
make provisions for transportation. In addition, the administration
may assign detention which will be served on a school-related work
detail during Spoofhound hour.
Out-of-School Suspension -- OSS Policy:
OSS is used in flagrant or repetitive disciplinary situations, or as a
preventative measure to eliminate the possibility of further school
disruption, or for student safety. OSS is a very severe penalty, and can
only be assigned by the high school administration.
A student who is suspended out of school may be sent home for
up to ten (10) days, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified.
Parents may be asked to come to the school to take their child, and a
brief conference with the administration may be held at that time.
Students may not return to campus at any time during their
suspension or for any reason. They will not be allowed to participate
in extra-curricular practice or activity during their OSS, and they will
not be allowed to attend any school event, whether at home or away.
Expectations for students on OSS are as follows:
Student will be counted absent and will be allowed to make
up work missed at 60% credit. It is the students/parents
responsibility to request assignments.
All assignments not completed and turned in the day the
student returns to class will receive no credit for that work.
The student may not attend or participate in any school
activities during the OSS or for the remainder of the weeks
activities.
Parents may be asked to come in for a conference when the
student returns to school.
ISS Policy:
Placement in the ISS Room will be assigned by the
administration. The purpose of ISS is to impress upon students that
there are high expectations for their student behavior, and there are
consequences for inappropriate behavior. ISS involves removal from
the formal classroom, isolation from friends during the school day, and
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loss of formal instruction. The student will be ineligible for the weeks
extra-curricular activities.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE -- CODE OF CONDUCT

The Maryville R-II Positive Discipline Summary and Rationale:
The goal of the Maryville positive discipline program is to
provide students with incentives that promote excellence. This is
realized through comprehensive school initiative of substantial
rewards and consequences. Observe the guidelines of the school
handbook, get good grades and you will earn privileges and growing
independence. Positive discipline rewards and promotes responsible
behavior. The program is aimed at improving academic achievement,
attendance, lowering the tardy rate, and decreasing the number of
discipline incidents.
Privileges:
Privileges will be earned by students receiving good grades (no
D or F) and following the school guidelines. Privileges will be
developed as the year progresses. The main privilege is the ability to
opt out of semester tests and extended free time during Spoofhound
hour.
Consequences:
The following consequences will be followed. Multiple
infractions or more serious infractions can move the consequence up a
level, or include multiple consequences. Any infraction with a
consequence of detention or higher, also includes some loss of
privilege.
Loss of Privilege (LOP):

Public display of affection

Use of personal electronic devices when not permitted.

Use of bags or backpacks

Wearing a hat in the building

General mischief (discretion of teacher or administrator)

Attendance-Any unverified absence

Grades- D or F in any class at any grade period

Dress code violations

Detention (Before school, lunch, after school:

Demeaning language

Disruptive behavior/speech

Disrespect

Inappropriate Behavior

Misuse of technology (B)

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Excessive tardies (5 total)

Missing mandated Spoofhound Hour

In School Suspension: 1-3 days

Fighting
Vandalism
Bullying
Extortion
Excessive Tardies
Repeated offenses of
the discipline code
Out of School Suspension: 1- 10 days

Weapons

Assault

Arson

Repeated offenses of
the discipline code

Harassment
Theft
Tobacco use
Truancy
Missing Study Center

Drugs or Alcohol
Technology (A)

Student Code of Conduct:

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student
responsibility, respect for the rights of others and their property, and to
ensure the orderly operation of district schools, including Maryville
High School. No code can be expected to list each and every offense
which may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the
purpose of this code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a
student, will result in certain disciplinary action.
Any offense which constitutes a violation of the districts
discipline policy as defined in Board policy JG-R will be documented
in the students discipline record. Further, the administration
documents the circumstances any time a student is sent to the office by
a teacher, or an administrator is called to a classroom because of a
student.
All violations of the Student Code of Conduct will result in a
conference with the school administration. The administration may
supersede the minimum penalties when necessary and local law
enforcement agencies may also be contacted. When the Student Code
of Conduct references law enforcement officials, this means
primarily the Resource Officer but may also include the Juvenile
Justice Officer.
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phones are a prevalent part of todays culture in a rapidly
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changing world. As a privilege for students, the use of cell phones

permitted before and after school, during passing periods between
classes, and lunch. Cell phones may not be used during classroom
instructional time. Students must first receive permission from a staff
member if they use cell phones during instructional time. Our goal is
to assist in teaching our students the appropriate use of their phones /
I-pods or other electronic devices. Teachers may direct students to turn
over phones that are then turned into the principals office, where they
must be picked up by a parent or guardian. Teachers may also turn the
phone back to the student at the end of the period and give a warning
ANY REQUEST BY A TEACHER TO TURN OVER THE PHONE
THAT IS NOT COMPLIED WITH IMMEDIATELY BY THE
STUDENT WILL RESULT IN A DAY OF ISS.
Dress and Appearance Code:
Dress and appearance code means students are encouraged to
dress in a fashion that reflects good taste and a style appropriate for a
school day. Extremes in dress and personal appearance which tend to
cause distraction, call undue attention to the wearer, or post health or
safety problem will not be allowed to be worn at school. Student who
chose to not follow these guidelines will be asked to change their
clothing, cover up or go home. A dress code check will be done
randomly during the day.
Upon arrival at school, backpacks and satchels/cases of any sort
should be placed in the students locker after the 7:45 bell and should
not be worn or carried throughout the day unless permission is granted
from the nurse or principals office.
Inappropriate school attire includes the following:

Clothing or articles which are excessively cut, torn, or ragged

including cut-out shirts
Clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, violence, is sexually
suggestive or displays any picture or writing that may be perceived
inappropriate is prohibited.
Any clothing worn in a manner identified as gang-related is
prohibited.
Jewelry that can oppose a safety hazard is prohibited.
Hats, caps, head coverings, bandanas, hair picks/combs, and
sunglasses are not to be worn in, or carried about in the building
during the school day.
Clothing must cover undergarments, stomach, back and chest. No
see-through apparel, spaghetti straps or open back shirts. Muscle
shirts must be hemmed.
Shorts, skirts and dresses must be appropriate length, approximately
mid-thigh. No sagging.

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Clothing deemed too tight such as biker shorts, yoga pants, tight
spandex shirts, shorts and pants.
If stretch pants or yoga pants are worn a covering that extends to the
mid- thigh are required.
Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. House
shoes/slippers are not acceptable footwear for school.

The shaded portions of the figure below, illustrate the portion of the
body that must be covered while attending school.

A violation of the Dress and Appearance Code lies under a number of

categories, so the student should expect the following:
Consequence: The student will be allowed to either change
their clothing in the nurses office or locker room; or may
change into provided clothing,; or will be sent home to
change their clothing. The student is instructed to not wear
that or a similar garment again.
Subsequent consequence: Same as first consequence, plus
detention or one to three (1-3) days in ISS.
Extra-curricular Dress and Appearance:
Sponsors/coaches of extracurricular activities, in cases where
students of MHS represent the school and community, may set
reasonable standards of dress and personal appearance for the students
under their direction.
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is
conducive to learning. Maryville High School students must uphold
standards of behavior which recognize the well-being, safety, and
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rights of others. With the help of a responsible student body, the MHS
campus will continue to be a respected and safe institution of learning
for our students.
MHS SUPPORTERS
Project Prom / Project Gradation:
This is an organization formed by parents of MHS junior and
senior students. The organization conducts fundraisers so as to
provide a safe, yet fun environment with age-appropriate activities
following both prom and graduation. The organization functions
through a committee of parent(s)/ guardian(s) who meet regularly to
plan. MHS strongly supports this organization and the fine work they
do for our students.
Booster Athletic Club:
The BAC Club supports all MHS athletes. The club conducts its
own meeting schedules, election of officers, and scheduling of
volunteers. The BAC Club operates the concession stands at the home
football and winter sports events. The funds raised by the BAC Club
are invaluable to the functioning of Maryville High School. We salute
the years of support and efforts on the part of the BAC that have
provided facilities, equipment, and awards to decades of MHS
athletes.
Band Boosters:
All parent(s)/guardian(s) of any student enrolled in band starting
in the 5th grade are automatically members of the Band Boosters. This
group also operates separately but in conjunction with the high school.
The primary project of these boosters is the planning, fundraising for,
and carrying-out of band trips to distant locations whereby the band
members receive valuable learning and relaxation activities. Band
Boosters help behind the scenes during performances and donate
weekends and vacation time during the marching band season and
marching band trips. We express our gratitude to them for all their
efforts.

If any section of this student handbook is unclear to either the student or

parent(s)/guardian(s), please schedule a meeting with the MHS
principal.
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