Parent & Student Handbook - MHS

Dobrodošli u MHS!

Our work at MHS is grounded in three critical words: relationships, engagement, and encouragement. Each staff member is committed to building a strong relationship with students in an engaging environment. At the same time, we work to inspire students to do more than they thought they could. MHS is a school of opportunities for all learners.

Od svakog učenika tražim da se istakne u četiri nastavna predmeta: akademskom, umjetničkom, bavljenju aktivnostima i atletici, a istovremeno razvija snažan moralni kompas. Novi učenici će brzo naučiti naše dvije osnovne vrijednosti: „Učini pravu stvar“ i „Dobro nas predstavljaj“. Ove fraze nisu samo riječi; već ono što se od svakog učenika traži da uradi. Ni jedno ni drugo nije lako i oboje zahtijeva hrabrost. Ponosan sam što gledam kako naši učenici svakodnevno ispunjavaju ova očekivanja.

Our commitment to building a strong, respectful, and inclusive school community is on-going. We welcome students from all backgrounds and a variety of communities. The fact that we are all Skippers is our common bond. Our ongoing video series, “I am a Skipper," showcases MHS students throughout the year. Please click here to visit the District's Vimeo channel that includes these and all of our videos.

Roditelji, svake godine nam povjeravate svoje dijete. Tu odgovornost ne shvatam olako. Kao škola, posvećeni smo obrazovanju cijelog djeteta i pružanju pozitivne, sigurne, zabavne i brižne zajednice. Ako imate pitanja ili vašem djetetu treba pomoć, prvo se obratite savjetniku vašeg djeteta telefonom ili e-poštom. Isto tako, moja vrata su uvijek otvorena i pozdravljam sve povratne informacije.

More questions?

Feel free to contact any of the principals. It is our desire for you to have a great school year!

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Srednja škola Minnetonka

18301 Highway 7

Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345

Principal: Jeff Erickson
School Hours: 8:00 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

School Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Website: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/schools/high-school/mhs

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MISSION & CORE VALUES

Misija Školskog okruga Minnetonka je osigurati da svi učenici zamišljaju i slijede svoje najviše težnje dok istovremeno služe općem dobru. U zajednici koja nadilazi tradicionalne definicije izvrsnosti, koristimo učenje i podučavanje kao alate za vrednovanje i njegovanje svake osobe, inspirišemo u svima strast za izvrsnošću sa samopouzdanjem i nadom, te usađujemo očekivanja koja stimulišu izvanredna postignuća u učionici i u životu.

At Minnetonka High School, our community lives by the values “Do the right thing” and “Represent us well.” These phrases are not merely words; rather, what each student is asked to do. Neither is easy and both require courage.

FOUR PILLARS OF SUCCESS

School information and protocols are grouped by topic under our four pillars of success, "Be Respectful," "Be Connected," "Be Present" and "Be Prepared." Each of these pillars is a key aspect of how we live out our core values and mission.

Be Respectful

At MHS, we stand up for respect. That means respecting yourself, others, and standing up for respect in our spaces and in our community.

Discipline & Code of Conduct

The purpose of this handbook is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. The Minnetonka High School Discipline Policy consists of guidelines and procedures developed and supported by students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education to encourage appropriate actions of staff and students so that a positive teaching-learning environment can be maintained. Certain conduct has been determined to be unacceptable and will be subject to the high school discipline policy. At the discretion of the principal, the referral may be shared with the School Resource Officer for review of a possible criminal violation. Students must participate in investigatory matters that arise out of school activities. Additional details around student code of conduct can be found in School District Policy 506.

MHS staff refers students to the Assistant Principal when students display inappropriate behavior(s) that do not respond to staff interventions or which require immediate dismissal from class, hallways, or the student commons area.

Students should understand their responsibilities for proper behavior, as well as their rights to be educated in a safe environment.

LEARNING

Prava

Odgovornosti

Učenici imaju pravo na sveobuhvatno odgovarajuće obrazovanje.
Učenici imaju pravo da pohađaju školu u sigurnom okruženju bez ometajućeg ponašanja drugih.
Učenici imaju pravo nadoknaditi školske obaveze koje su propustili tokom opravdanog izostanka.
Učenici imaju pravo na neophodnu nastavu kod kuće, kako je regulisano državnim smjernicama, kada su odsutni duži period.

Students are responsible for daily attendance for completing class assignments on time, and for bringing appropriate materials required for class.
Students are responsible to behave in such a manner that does not pose a potential, or actual danger to themselves or others, and that is not disruptive to the learning process of others.
Studenti su odgovorni za nabavku i dovršavanje zadataka za nadoknađivanje nastave za periode odsustva.
Učenici su odgovorni za dobijanje i izvršavanje zadanih zadataka kao dijela nastavnog procesa kod kuće.

FREE SPEECH
Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo na slobodu govora sve dok takav govor ne krši prava drugih ili ne remeti ili potkopava obrazovne procese škole.	Students are responsible to follow school regulations regarding time, place, and manner when expressing opinions through published written materials Students are to distribute such literature in a manner that is not libelous, obscene, or discriminatory; does not interfere with the rights of others; or disrupt the atmosphere of learning in the school.

FAIR TREATMENT

Prava

Odgovornosti

Učenici imaju pravo na pravičan postupak kada su uključeni u kršenje pravila školskog okruga. To pravo uključuje pravo da čuju prirodu kršenja i da daju svoje objašnjenje situacije.
Učenici imaju pravo biti obaviješteni o važećim školskim politikama, pravilima i propisima koji se na njih odnose.
Students have the right to be informed of classroom expectations. Students are responsible to be knowledgeable about and to meet classroom expectations, and evaluation procedures that apply to them.
Studenti imaju pravo da se prema njima s poštovanjem postupa od strane osoblja i drugih studenata.
Učenici imaju pravo da budu slobodni od nerazumnog fizičkog kontakta od strane nastavnika i drugog osoblja.

Students are responsible to treat all people respectfully and to follow rules and regulations that apply to them.
Učenici su odgovorni da budu upoznati sa školskim politikama, pravilima i propisima koji se na njih odnose i da ih se pridržavaju.
Učenici su odgovorni da budu upoznati sa školskim politikama, pravilima i propisima koji se na njih odnose i da ih se pridržavaju.
Students are responsible to treat others, including other students and staff, in a respectful manner. Students are also expected to treat the property of others and the district responsibility.
Students have the responsibility to refrain from using force or physical contact for the purposes of inflicting physical and emotional harm on another.
Učenici imaju odgovornost da poštuju prostor i slobodu onih oko sebe. Učenici također imaju odgovornost da se ne upuštaju u ponašanje koje prijeti da povrijede njih same, druge osobe ili imovinu.

HARASSMENT

Prava

Odgovornosti

Učenici imaju pravo da budu oslobođeni bilo kakvog oblika uznemiravanja koje proizlazi iz fizičkog ili verbalnog ponašanja drugih učenika, školskog osoblja ili drugih osoba.
Učenici imaju pravo da budu zaštićeni od zlostavljanja djece ili seksualnog zlostavljanja. Budući da ta pitanja uključuju kriminalno ponašanje, moraju se prijaviti nadležnim organima u skladu sa državnim zakonom. Stvari koje uključuju drugo kriminalno ponašanje također se moraju prijaviti nadležnim organima.

Students are responsible for maintaining an environment free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse. Students are also responsible to report incidents of physical, sexual, and verbal harassment, intimidation, and/or abuse that they have experienced, or of which they are aware. Such reports should be made to the building principal.
Students have the responsibility to inform school personnel when a discussion of personal matters is to be confidential. Matters of abuse or illegal activity should be reported to school personnel.

NONDISCRIMINATION
Prava	Odgovornosti
Students have the right to be free from discrimination based upon race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or disability.	Učenici su odgovorni da se prema drugim učenicima i zaposlenima u školskom okrugu ponašaju na nediskriminirajući način. Prekršaji se trebaju prijaviti direktorima škola.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo na jednake mogućnosti učešća u svim školskim aktivnostima i školskim obrazovnim programima za koje ispunjavaju uslove, u okviru zakonskih ograničenja.	Učenici su odgovorni za poštivanje pravila i propisa aktivnosti koje sponzorira škola, a u kojima oni ili drugi učestvuju. Učenici ne smiju obeshrabrivati učešće drugih učenika.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Prava	Odgovornosti
Studenti imaju priliku učestvovati u studentskoj samoupravi. Svrha postojanja studentske samouprave je da predstavlja i bude osjetljiva na potrebe svih studenata.	Student government representatives have the responsibility to communicate with the student body, faculty, and administration, and to be aware of and comply with any policies of the school district that may affect.

PRIVACY

Prava

Odgovornosti

Učenici uglavnom imaju pravo na privatnost i privatnost svoje ličnosti i lične imovine kada se bave, učestvuju ili obavljaju nastavne aktivnosti u školskoj lokaciji.
Students have the opportunity to utilize school lockers, desks, and other designated area for storing appropriate items of personal property subject to the understanding that such areas are within the exclusive control of the school district, and that such areas may be searched for any reasons, at any time, without permission, consent, or requirement of a search warrant.

Učenici su odgovorni da se suzdrže od unošenja u školski prostor ili na događaje koje sponzorira škola bilo kakvih predmeta ili materijala koji bi mogli uzrokovati, ili imaju tendenciju uzrokovati, ometanje aktivnosti ili ugroziti zdravlje i sigurnost učenika ili drugih osoba.
Students are responsible for keeping their lockers free of any items that are illegal or that are prohibited under school rules and district policies.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance is recited by students and staff at least one time per week according to Minnesota Statute §121A.11. Anyone who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any personal reasons may elect not to do so and students must respect another person's right to make that choice.

Academic Integrity

Integritet je ključan za izvrsnost u obrazovanju i predstavlja osnovnu vrijednost javnih škola Minnetonke. Procjene i drugi školski radovi su mjere akademskog uspjeha učenika, tako da je, kako bi se osiguralo tačno mjerenje akademskog znanja učenika, bitno da predani rad bude vlastiti. Svaka procjena mora se procijeniti na osnovu onoga što učenik zna ili može učiniti kako bi učenik i njegova/njena porodica imali jasan i tačan uvid u učenikovo savladavanje ciljeva kursa. Stoga se svi akademski resursi, uključujući vještačku inteligenciju, moraju koristiti etički, odgovorno i uz vodstvo nastavnika, kako bi se podržalo učenje učenika.

When a student chooses to violate the academic integrity policy, it is a behavior infraction. As a result, the teacher will find an alternative way to assess the student’s knowledge. It is at this point that all parties– parents, teachers, administrators, and the student– work to identify the root cause of the behavior and to help the student learn from the experience in a caring, consistent, and instructive way.

CLASSIFICATIONS & DEFINITIONS

As a guiding principle, academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on school assessments (formative or summative) through the use of a tool or resource to misrepresent one's knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for the assessment, plagiarism, or collusion. Maintaining academic integrity requires students to transparently document the resources or sources used in their work and be able to explain or expand on their evidence of learning. If this does not or cannot take place based on the work students submit, it is a violation of academic integrity. Additional classifications may be added at any time.

Primjeri uključuju, ali nisu ograničeni na sljedeće:

Copying or sharing academic work.
Asking or letting your project partner do your fair portion of the work.
Sharing test questions and/or answers concerning what is on a test with other students either verbally or electronically (e.g., text messages, iPods, earphones, calculators with memory systems, PDAs, Bluetooth technology.)
Gledanje u tuđi test/kviz ili dozvoljavanje drugome da kopira test/kviz.
Submitting another's work as your own with or without the other person’s knowledge (i.e., plagiarism).
Submitting work generated or edited in part or in full using Artificial Intelligence applications, websites, or other forms without citation/attribution and teacher guidance. Students should be prepared to show their work or demonstrate their process in ways that explain or expand their evidence of learning.
Unauthorized use of technology during assessments.

Academic Integrity: A commitment to ensure one’s completion of a task accurately represents the knowledge and skills one actually possesses. - AI with Intention - Tony Frontier

Cheating: Using dishonest methods to gain an advantage – Webster’s New International Dictionary

Collusion: A secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose –Webster’s New International Dictionary

Plagiarism: To steal or purloin and pass off as one’s own the ideas, words, artistic production of another; to use, without credit, the ideas, expressions or productions of another. – Webster’s New International Dictionary

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Acts of academic dishonesty are subject to Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Student Code of Conduct Rules. Offenses are cumulative for all courses over the high school academic career. Administration will use the following grid to establish the consequence for offenses. If the student already has three offenses during his/her academic career, the administration will use the consequences in the 3rd offense category as a guide and may increase them significantly.

	1st Offence	2nd Offence	3rd & Additional Offences
Behavior Modification	The student will have a conference with an assistant principal. In addition, the student will complete a required academic integrity assignment and a detention.	The student will meet with an assistant principal, counselor and their parents(s)/guardian. It may be necessary for the student to meet with additional support staff including but not limited to counselors, academic specialists, writing center staff, or other academic supports.	The student with his/her parents(s)/guardian and counselor will have a conference with a principal. The student will meet with his/her counselor. As well, further ethics training will be required. It may be necessary for the student to meet with additional support staff including but not limited to counselors, academic specialists, writing center staff, or other academic supports. Future assessment/assignments will be adapted to deter future violations of academic integrity.
Posljedice	Detention Academic Integrity Assignment *Consequences may be modified according to the severity of the incident.	Academic Integrity behavior contract will be signed after meeting with Administration, and a loss of student privileges. Consequences may be modified according to the severity of the incident.	The student may have a loss of credit for the course in which the infraction occurred. Activities Director notified and student’s status in honor organizations, athletics (considered a violation of the MSHSL Rules) Student Government, and/or other similar organizations will be affected. Other consequences may include, but not limited to: Redo the assignment or an alternate assignment for credit up to 50% Redo the entire unit, including formative and summative assessments 0% for assignment Earn zero credit for the course and be withdrawn Consequences may be modified according to the severity of the incident.
Documentation	The offense will be recorded in the official discipline record. The school counselor will be notified.
Obavještenje	The teacher will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) and an in-person meeting w/ student will take place. The student will also have a meeting with their assigned assistant principal.	The teacher will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) and an in-person meeting will take place with the student. The student will have a separate meeting with a principal, counselor, and parent(s) /guardian(s).
Evaluation of Assessment	Students in violation of the policy have to complete the alternate assessment within a period of time set by the teacher and administrator. Failure to complete the assessment within the required timeframe will result in a score of 0.		The administration will determine the amount of credit to be earned. Failure to complete the assessment within the required timeframe will result in a score of 0.

Administration may increase the level of consequences based on the facts and the violations of other policies warranted.

Prohibited Behaviors, Interventions & Consequences

PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS

MINOR DISRUPTION

Acts in a classroom, other school settings and at school sponsored events which disrupt the education rights of others such as noise, using inappropriate gestures or manners, or bothering others with unnecessary remarks or physical contact.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR/MINOR INSUBORDINATION

Actions or language out-of-place in a school environment: abusive language, cursing, sexually explicit language, possession of obscene material.
Inappropriate behavior/language in the hallway or classroom
Disobedience, disrespect, continued inappropriate behavior such as bringing food or drink to class or excessive tardies.
Toys, and other nuisance objects such as laser pens, games, squirt guns, water balloons, hacky sacks, etc. are not permitted in school and will be confiscated by MHS staff and not returned. Possession of these objects may also be subject to the MHS discipline policy.
Language that is discriminatory in nature.
Any student identified as throwing food/utensils/objects.
Food deliveries from services such as door dash, grubhub, uber eats, etc. will not be accepted at MHS.

MINOR VANDALISM

A willful and malicious or thoughtless destruction or damage to public or private property, real or personal, amounting to less than $50.00.

FORGERY

Affixing the signatures of parents or school personnel to documents, notes, or forms in order to circumvent school rules and requirements. Allowing another unauthorized person to alter or falsely sign documents, notes, or forms in order to circumvent school rules and/or requirements. Forgery also includes telephone misrepresentation.

OFF LIMITS

MHS is a closed campus. During the academic school day, students must be in classrooms, in the student commons area, or resource rooms. All other sections of the school are “off limits”, including but not limited to Locker Rooms, Arts Center, Momentum building, Pagel, Fitness Center, and Loft (including collaborative rooms) when a student is not in a specific class that requires the use of those areas. Back hallways, underneath stairwells, and more than one person in a bathroom stall are considered off limit areas. Patterns of being in off limit areas or being present when Halo sensors detecting suspicious behavior go off could lead to disciplinary action.

OFF CAMPUS

Absent from assigned school building, school grounds, or school scheduled events without permission of school personnel. Once a student comes on campus, he/she may not leave during the school day without permission. If a student is off campus for any reason they must reenter the school through the main or west entrance unless accompanied by a staff member.

CONSEQUENCES FOR ANY OF THESE BEHAVIORS

1st OFFENSE: Conference with the Assistant Principal, possible detention.
2nd OFFENSE: Conference with Assistant Principal, 1-4 hours of detention.
3rd & ADDITIONAL OFFENSES: An administrative meeting will be held with the student to determine the next steps.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS

Tier 1: Minor Behaviors
Behavior	Non-Exclusionary Interventions
Prisutnost Cell Phone Use Disrespectful Horseplay Inappropriate Behavior Minor Disruption Minor Insubordination Non-Academic iPad Use Off-Task Behavior Off-Topic Comments	Redirection Verbal Reminder of Expectations Proximity Discussion Conversation/Meeting with Student and/or Family Written Reminders to Student and/or Family "Interrupt, Echo, Educate"

Tier 2: Middle Behaviors
Behavior	Non-Exclusionary Interventions
Repeated Tier 1 Behaviors Academic Integrity Bus Violations Pravila oblačenja Forgery Inappropriate Technology Use Leaving Campus Minor Vandalism Profanity Theft Tobacco	Educational Course Assigned Based on Need Skyward Referral Restorative Practices Detention Removal From Class Family Meeting Restitucija Support Team Meeting In Addition to/or Replacement of Tier 1 Interventions

Tier 3: Major Behaviors
Behavior	Non-Exclusionary and Exclusionary Interventions
Repeated Tier 1 & Tier 2 Behavior Bully/Cyber Bullying/Harrassment Fighting/Physical Aggression or Assault Hazing Illegal/Chemical Substances Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Major Vandalism Major Disruptive, Disorderly or Insubordination Major Theft Statutory Crime Threatening Behavior Weapon Possession	Relate savjetovanje SEL Small Groups Referral to SST or IEP Team Meetings Suspensior Alternate Placement Expulsion In Addition or Replacement of Tier 1 & 2 Interventions

*The above-mentioned are general guidelines for consequences. The administration reserves the right to modify any consequence as needed. When reasonable suspicion has been established, school district administrators will search a student or their possessions for the safety of the staff and students within the school.

REMOVAL FROM CLASS

It is critical that every effort be made to keep students in the classroom so that their potential for learning is maximized. A student is removed from class and sent to the Main Office when the student’s behavior significantly interferes with the educational process, poses a danger to self or others, or threatens, damages or destroys public or private property. Behaviors that result in referrals to the Main Office may result in removal from class for the remainder of that class period (the student may be removed for a longer period of time at the discretion of school administration).

DETENTION

Detention is strictly supervised time spent by a student outside of regular classroom hours. Detention is served in a space in the building supervised by staff. Failure to serve the original assignment of detention may result in additional detention hours. Detention hours may be served before school, during lunch, after school, Saturday School (when available). Note: It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are completing detention hours within 3 days of receiving them.

END OF THE YEAR - DETENTION

Detention hours that have not been completed by the end of the school year may impact future privileges, including parking, in school passes, open periods, use of the dock, attendance of school sponsored dances and open campus lunches for Seniors.

REASONABLE FORCE

According to Minnesota Statutes and other laws: “A teacher, school employee, school bus driver or other agent of a district may use reasonable force” (Minnesota Statute §121A.582).

Improper Conduct

The following is the Minnetonka City Ordinance regarding disorderly conduct: “1045.040. Improper Conduct Affecting Schools.”

A person must not disturb or interrupt the peace and order of a school while in session.
A person must not trespass in or on any school by remaining on the school premises after being ordered to leave by a school administrator or teacher.
A person who has been ordered to leave school premises must notre-enter those premises without the written permission of an authorized school official.
A person must not loiter on any school grounds or in any school building or structure.

INVESTIGATIONS OF CONCERNS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

It is, and always has been, our commitment to work to ensure that all students feel safe, welcomed and free of any barriers in achieving academic success.
To be clear, hate speech and actions have no place at Minnetonka High School. It is expected that you do your part in making our school welcoming and inclusive to all of our students, regardless of race, sex, religion, ability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or other classifications or characteristics.
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the steps MHS takes when there is an allegation of inappropriate behavior.

What are ways that a concern of inappropriate conduct can be brought forward?

Students can report a concern directly to a teacher, counselor, assistant principal or through our TIPS276 confidential reporting tool.If you use the confidential reporting tool, you may choose to include your name or to report the issue anonymously. Provided that you share your name, an administrator will follow up directly with you to gather additional information. And, once the matter is brought to a close, the administrator will follow up with the student to provide an update.

What policies may apply?

There are numerous Board policies addressing inappropriate student conduct and comments. Potentially relevant policies include, but are not limited to, the following:

Policy 506: Student Discipline and Code of Conduct
Policy 514: Bullying Prohibition Policy
Policy 526: Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Devices
Policy 427: Harassment and Violence
Policy 522: Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination
Policy 542: Civility of Students
The Parent and Student Handbook

What steps are taken when the District has notice of a complaint?

Some policies contain specific procedural steps to follow, and investigative strategies may vary depending on the nature and circumstances of the complaint. Generally, however, MHS will take the following steps:

Once the school has the concern, an administrator will interview the student bringing the complaint to determine the complete facts and details of the allegation. If the complaint is provided anonymously, an administrator will look into the matter as able, given the details available to them.
Connection to the school: MHS does not have the legal or constitutional authority to regulate all student speech and conduct at all times when students are not at school. But some off-campus speech and conduct does fall within the school’s authority—specifically, speech or conduct that has created or will likely create a material disruption at school or that harms or invades the rights of others in our school community. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, speech or conduct that constitutes severe bullying or harassment, threats or failure to follow rules regarding schoolwork.
Once the administrator has gathered all of the facts from the student reporting the concern, the administrator will interview any potential witnesses, gather any relevant evidence, and interview the student alleged to have engaged in the misconduct. Prior to investigatory interviews, students will be provided with a Tennessen notice, which describes the purpose and intended use of the requested information; what, if any, consequences could arise from responding or choosing not to respond; and who may have access to the information provided. A student accused of an infraction will be provided due process and the opportunity to present information to the administration.
Once the investigation is complete, the administration will determine whether the allegations are substantiated and whether the conduct is a violation of District policy.
If a policy violation is substantiated, the school will determine appropriate corrective action and consequences, including potential disciplinary action including but not limited to warnings, detention, loss of privileges or activities eligibility, suspension, or expulsion. Consequences will vary depending on the nature and severity of the violation. As an example, the use of hate speech will generally result in a suspension. The number of days will vary depending on the overall context, severity, intent and impact of the incident.

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) do not allow the District to release private data about students to other students, parents or community members. This includes disciplinary action or other corrective measures taken by the school.
School consequences, regardless of disciplinary action, may include a significant educational component to help educate the student on the impact and harm of the inappropriate behavior, to help ensure that the behavior does not repeat—which is one of the key goals for any consequence.

Please note: This step may take place even if school disciplinary measures are not taken. In each incident, the school will work with the student impacted by the behavior to provide supportive measures and restorative steps to address the impact on the student and to help the student feel safe and secure. When appropriate, and with consent of the impacted student, this could include an opportunity to rebuild the relationship with the student accused of the misconduct. This process is focused on healing and understanding the impact of the harm caused. This process, when used, will be facilitated by an administrator or staff designee.
In all cases, the student reporting the concern will be invited to have a final conversation with the administrator to provide closure to the process for that student and to resolve any final questions, to the extent the information can permissibly be provided.

High school years are developmental in nature and our policies, procedures and action are meant to do the following:

Address the behavior
Educate the student on the impact and harm of the behavior and learn the background of the language or action used/taken
Provide the opportunity of restoration with the student impacted with the behavior.

MHS takes student concerns of this nature very seriously, and we want to ensure all complaints are properly reviewed and appropriate action is taken to address them. High school students’ brains are still developing, and a key goal of any remedial action is to educate the student and prevent the behavior from recurring.

Dress Code & Student Attire

The Minnetonka Public Schools encourage students to take pride in their attire at school as outlined in School Board Policy 504. The dress and appearance of students becomes the concern of the school if it causes disruption of the educational program or is offensive or inappropriate to others. Students shall dress in a manner that takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health and welfare of others and does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating environment. This dress code is applicable to all students and shall be applied equitably regardless of gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, cultural observance, body type/size, and personal style.

The following dress and appearance items are prohibited: Clothing or accessories that…

include words or pictures that state, imply, or depict hate speech or other discriminatory language or imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.
represents or promotes hate/threat groups or criminal activity.
depicts, implies, advertises, or advocates illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other products or activities that are illegal for use by minors.
depicts or implies pornography, nudity, or sexual acts, or other vulgar or obscene language or images.
Jewelry that presents a safety hazard to self and/or others.
Wearing of painted faces, disguises or changes in appearance that limits or prevents the identification of a “student.”
Wearing of items not typical of student dress; including but not limited to capes, flags, wheeled shoes, non-clothing items that may cause safety risk or disruption

Inappropriate Clothing Consequences
First Offence	Second Offence	Third Offence
Zapis o prekršaju Studentu se pruža savjet Prepravke odjeće po potrebi	Zapis o prekršaju Studentu se pruža savjet Parent/Guardian notification Prepravke odjeće po potrebi	Zapis o prekršaju Studentu se pruža savjet Parent/Guardian notification Prepravke odjeće po potrebi Detention or appropriate consequence

After the third offense within one school year, the behavior will be considered insubordination. When situations arise that are not specifically covered in this policy, the building administrator(s) will interpret the situation in light of the spirit and/or intent of this policy.

Harassment and Violence

It is the policy of the Minnetonka Public Schools to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from religious, racial, or sexual harassment and violence.

VIOLATIONS

Violations of the sexual, racial, and religious harassment or violence policy may include but not limited to:

Sexual Harassment may include but is not limited to unwelcome: verbal harassment or abuse, pressure for sexual activity; sexually motivated or inappropriate patting, pinching or physical contact; sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual favors, accompanied by implied or overt threats.
Religious, Racial Harassment may include but not limited to physical abuse or verbal conduct (i.e. teasing, joking, or making derogatory or dehumanizing remarks) related to an individual’s race or religion.
Sexual Violence—a physical act of aggression or force or the threat thereof which involves the touching of another’s intimate parts, or forcing a person to touch any person’s intimate parts including the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttocks or breast, as well as the clothing covering these areas. It may include, but is not limited to: touching, patting, grabbing, or pinching another person’s intimate parts, whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sex; coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force the touching on anyone’s intimate parts; coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another; or threatening to force or coerce sexual acts, including the touching of intimate parts or intercourse, on another.
Racial, Religious Violence—a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, race or religion.
Assault—an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death; the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another; or the threat to do bodily harm to another with present ability to carry out the threat.

REPORTING ANY TYPE OF HARASSMENT

Students are to report any violations of these policies immediately to any teacher, any building principal, or a school counselor using the district's confidential reporting tool - Tips276

A complete copy of these policies is available on the district website.

Suspension & Expulsion

SUSPENSIONS

A principal authorizes suspensions as a consequence to serious infractions of school rules or an accumulation of the same infraction. A student who has been suspended from school has lost the privilege of being at MHS for the period of the suspension, including all MHS activities and events, either on or off campus.

Students who have committed violations may be suspended to home from one to fifteen days, depending on the severity of the offense. In addition, if a student breaks the rules and refuses to accept in-school discipline, the student is remanded to the home for a specific period of time. A parent-student-principal readmission conference will be necessary for reinstatement to school.

Behavior that interferes with or disrupts the educational process, poses a danger or potential danger, or threatens public or private property, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in the school setting.

General Guidelines for Suspensions:

Infractions will result in a 1-15 day suspension.
If a recommendation is made to the Superintendent for expulsion, an additional five (5) days may be added to the suspension period.
At the discretion of the school administration, the infraction may be shared with the School Resource Officer to review for possible criminal violation(s).
INFRACTIONS RESULTING IN AN OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION BETWEEN 1 TO 10 DAYS.

MAJOR INSUBORDINATION

Failure to carry out reasonable instructions of one in authority, willful defiance, repeated tardiness, unexcused absences, insulting and/or abusive language or acts, refusal to identify oneself.

THREATS

Statement of intent to cause bodily harm, to destroy private or public property, to disrupt the educational process.

PHYSICAL ASSAULT/ABUSE/FIGHTING

An abusive physical attack upon another. Forceful, physical contact, including but not limited to fighting, kicking, shoving, pushing, striking or laying of hands upon another.

VERBAL ASSAULT

Abusive verbal attack upon another student or any school employee.

THEFT

Taking objects, materials, or possessions that rightfully belong to another or to the school district without permission of the proper owner or proper school authority.

MAJOR DISRUPTIONS

Acts or actions in the school building, on school grounds, in school assigned vehicles, or at school activities wherever they may be held, which result in confusion, disorganization, or a safety hazard. This includes any violation of school safety and security protocols.

HARASSMENT

Any verbal or physical abuse or act of aggression, including but not limited to behavior that: creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic environment; has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance; or otherwise adversely affects an individual’s academic opportunities. (See HARASSMENT & VIOLENCE POLICY)

BULLYING

Bullying means repeated intimidating, threatening, abusive, or harming conduct that is objectively offensive and materially and substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities, performance, or ability to participate in school activities or receive school benefits, services, or privileges. Including, but not limited to, conduct by a student against another student that harms the student, damages a student’s property, places a student in fear, or creates a hostile educational environment. The term, bullying, specifically includes cyber-bullying.

Cyber-bullying means bullying using technology or other electronic communication, including, but not limited to, a transfer of a sign, signal, writing, image, sound, or data, including a post on a social network Internet website or forum, transmitted through a computer, cell phone, or other electronic device. The term applies to prohibited conduct which occurs on or at: school premises, district property, school functions or activities, school transportation, or school computers, networks, forums, and mailing lists, or off school premises to the extent that it substantially and materially disrupts student learning or the school environment.

HAZING

Committing an act against a student or coercing a student into committing an act that creates risk of personal harm in order to be initiated or affiliated with any student organization or activity that may or may not be officially recognized by the school. Hazing is any activity that risks or affects mental or physical health, including physical brutality such as whipping or beating; activities such as sleep deprivation or weather exposure; consumption of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or other substance; intimidation or threats of ostracism, mental stress, embarrassment, shame, humiliation; or any illegal activity. Students may not participate with each other or with others to plan, direct, encourage, aid or engage in hazing. Apparent permission or consent to be hazed does not lessen the prohibition. At no time will hazing of any kind be tolerated at MHS. This includes initiations.

STATUTORY CRIME

Acts of conduct in violation of criminal codes of Minnesota or the United States or violations of municipal or county ordinances that take place on school property or school sponsored events may be subject to restitution.

MAJOR VANDALISM

A willful and malicious destruction or damage of public or private property, real or personal, over $50.

ACCUMULATION OF DISRUPTIONS

Commission of a series of major or minor infractions prohibited by this policy.

POSSESSION OF WEAPON

Possession of a weapon or instrument which has the appearance of a weapon, may result in suspension of 5 - 15 days. Possession refers to having a weapon on one’s person or on school property. When reasonable suspicion has been established, school district administrators will search a student or their possessions for the safety of the staff and students within the school. A police referral will be made and expulsion may be recommended in cases of students possessing the following: all firearms, ammunition, explosives and knives. School authorities will confiscate all other items deemed inappropriate.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

During the school day, students leaving, entering or opening locked exterior doors for any person creates a security risk to the students and staff of the school. Disciplinary actions will occur for bringing persons into the school that are:

Not currently enrolled as MHS students

Students who are suspended

Not certified Minnetonka school district staff members

Not pre approved by MHS administration into the school.

PHYSICAL ASSAULT / ABUSE / FIGHTING

First Offence

Second Offence

Third Offence

Suspension 3-5 days
Conference with Administration on Reentry
Restorative Practices

Suspension 5-10 days
Recommendation for homebound of different Educational setting/placement
Conference with Administration on Reentry
Restorative Practices

Suspension 7-15 days
Recommendation for Expulsion

RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION EXPLANATION

The recommendation to expel will be forwarded by the Superintendent to the School Board unless an alternative plan is worked out. That is, the Superintendent or designee will offer to meet with the student and parent in a conference to determine whether to proceed with expulsion or by mutual agreement to implement an alternative instructional program off the high school campus for a period not to exceed 12 months. If agreement on the alternative program is reached, the recommendation to expel will be tabled. At the end of the alternative instructional period and prior to return to normal campus activities, the student and parent must participate in a conference with the high school principal or assistant principal. After the third, if a future violation occurs, the recommendation to expel for the rest of the school year will be removed from the table and be forwarded to the School Board for immediate action.

Chemical Use

The Minnetonka School Board is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive environment for students, staff, and visitors. The School Board recognizes the significant problems created by chemical use and abuse in society. Tobacco or other chemical use by students is wrong and harmful. The School Board believes that public schools have an important role in education, intervention and prevention of chemical use and abuse. The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors by prohibiting the use, abuse, possession, sale, or transfer of any chemicals. The School Board is concerned about the health of its employees and also recognizes the importance of adult role modeling for students during formative years. Therefore, the School Board shall enforce a chemically-free environment.

DEFINITIONS:

Chemicals shall be defined as all tobacco products (pipes, cigarettes, all forms of electronic cigarettes and any accompanying cartridges or pieces, and liquid nicotine, cigars, cigarette papers, chewing tobacco), alcoholic beverages, and other intoxicating liquor, any narcotic, hallucinogenic, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana (in any form), inhalants, products containing THC,or other controlled substance, as defined by state and federal law. Abuse of a prescription drug without a physician’s prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and facsimile drugs, as well as, possession of drug paraphernalia constitute violations of this policy.

Drug Paraphernalia shall be defined as having in possession instruments or equipment, which can be used to inhale, ingest, or cause drugs to be introduced into one’s body.

Those found in possession of selling, distributing, and/or under the influence of mind-altering chemicals or in the possession of drug paraphernalia will be suspended from school. The school defines under the influence as detectable consumption. This includes violations in or on school property, 24 hours per day, or away from school property while participating in, or attending, school-sponsored activity and/or on school buses and stops.

The police may be called at the time of the suspension and all paraphernalia and substances will be turned over to them and the incident will be recorded. Parents will be called and asked to come to school immediately to remove the student. If the student is incapable of transporting himself/herself and/or if the parents cannot come to school or refuse to come to school, transportation to detox will be arranged.

Tobacco Violations
First Offense	Second Offense	Third Offense
Conference at school with a parent and a principal Supportive Requirements: The student must work with a Chemical Health Specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist to develop an individual plan that addresses the student’s needs.	Suspension for 1-6 school days Referral to law enforcement Conference at school with a parent and principal Supportive Requirements: The student must work with a Chemical Health Specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist to develop an individual plan that addresses the student’s needs.	Suspension for 3-9 school days The student must continue working with the chemical health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist in their individual plan and follow any proposed revisions. Supportive Requirements: The student must work with a Chemical Health Specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist to develop an individual plan that addresses the student’s needs.

Chemical Violations
First Offense	Second Offense	Third Offense
Suspension for 1-3 school days Conference at school with the student, a parent and a principal Supportive Requirements: The student must confer with a Chemical Health Specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist, for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed, or scheduled, prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.	Suspension 3-6 school days Law enforcement referral Possible recommendation for expulsion Conference at school with the student a parent and a principal Support Requirements: The student must confer with a Chemical Health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed or scheduled prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.	Suspension for 6-10 school days Law enforcement referral Conference at school with the student, a parent, and a principal Recommendation for expulsion. During the time required for the expulsion process, the student will be provided with homebased or some alternative form of instruction. Support Requirements: The student must confer with a Chemical Health specialist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist for a screening interview and, if warranted, participate in a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the resulting recommendations. This must be completed or scheduled prior to the school reentry conference. Failure to comply with this or the chemical health screening or assessment recommendations may result in further disciplinary action.

All violations of the Chemical Use policy are cumulative over a student’s enrollment within a school.

Tehnologija

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE & PRIVILEGES

The Internet is available as a media resource; you may access only those resources which pertain to the mission of Minnetonka High School. Games and chat rooms will be considered unauthorized access.

Your search for information must meet the curriculum guidelines and educational goal for your project.
Transmission, installation, or downloading of materials in violation of copyright laws is prohibited. You are not allowed to plagiarize works that are found on the Internet.
All web pages posted by students on the district web server must comply with the district Web Page Guidelines.
Threatening or harassing material or transmissions, material which contains language or graphics inappropriate for school use, or vandalism of equipment used for transmission of data is not allowed.
Use of another organization’s network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the District system or to any other computer system through the district system, or go beyond authorized access.
Software, text files, graphics, and other information available via the Internet may not be downloaded without permission of your instructor. Data must be saved to your personal folder or your data disk (if allowed). Printing may be restricted.
Your use of the Internet connection should not disrupt the use of the network by other users.
iPads should be used for educational purposes only, and under the direction of a teacher.
The use of technology (such as iPads, school computers, etc.) is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of privileges.
To receive access, you must be part of a discussion and training with a staff member regarding proper use of the Internet connection.

TECHNOLOGY ETIQUETTE

Language appropriate to the school setting is expected.
Personal addresses or phone numbers of students, staff, or friends should not be revealed over the Internet. Use the school address and phone numbers.
All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
Users are prohibited from doing anything which would degrade the performance of the School District’s computers or communication equipment, including but not limited to deliberately crashing a computer or the computer network.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

District staff reserves the right to electronically monitor student terminals.
You should expect only limited privacy in the contents of your personal files on the district system. The situation is similar to the rights you have in the privacy of your locker.
Routine maintenance and monitoring of the network may lead to discovery that you have violated this policy, the Minnetonka Discipline Policy, or the law. An individual search will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that you have violated this policy.
Your parents have the right at any time to request to see the contents of files.

SECURITY

You are responsible for your account and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no conditions should you provide your password to anyone.
The fact that you can perform a particular action does not imply that you should take that action. If you identify a security problem in the building or district networks, notify the system administrator, through the media center, at once.
Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the network and may be liable for disciplinary action or prosecution.

DUE PROCESS

The district will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the district network.
In the event that you have violated this policy, you will be provided with a written notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to present an explanation before an administrator.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT

Consequences for violations to this agreement which result in disruption and damage to the system are as follows:

1st Offense: Consequences may range from detention time to 1-5 days suspension, loss of computer access at school and loss of all classes, which require computer access.
2nd Offense: Up to 15 days suspension and a recommendation for expulsion to the superintendent of schools.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Minnetonka High School holds high expectations for student behavior, academic integrity and responsible use of personal electronic devices. Students who possess or use such devices at school must do so with the greatest respect for the educational environment and the rights and privacy of all individuals within the school community.

Personal electronic devices are to be turned off or in airplane mode during class time.
Upon entry to each classroom, your phone must be placed in the classroom phone caddy for the duration of the class period, including Anchor Time.
Over the ear headphones, earbuds/airpods must be placed in a backpack for the duration of the class period, unless authorized by the teacher. Headphones may be connected to a student’s iPad in these instances.
AI‑enabled smart glasses (e.g. Meta glasses) are not permitted during class time and must be stored in a backpack for the duration of the class period, including Anchor Time.

Classroom Entry Routine

Turn off your phone or put it in airplane mode.
Place your phone upside down in the teacher’s phone caddy in your assigned pocket.
If you do not have a phone with you, use a cardstock phone to signify your presence in class.
Follow whatever your teacher’s plan is for the start of class.

Čvorište

If you wish to request a HUB pass, you may do so using your iPad. You may NOT take your phone with you when you leave with an approved student hall pass.

Classroom Exit Routine

Each teacher will establish a routine for how students will retrieve their phone prior to departure.
All phones should be retrieved before any student leaves the classroom.

Open Hours

Students may use cell phones in a way that follows the district and schools guidelines for appropriate use.

CONSEQUENCES FOR USE OF CELL PHONES/PERSONAL DEVICES DURING CLASS PERIOD

1st & 2nd OFFENSE

Phone/personal device will be confiscated for the remainder of the school day and the next school day if students are observed using it in class, hallways, and/or bathrooms during a class period.
Students may pick up their cell phone/personal device at the end of the school day in the Main Office and are expected to drop it off in the Main Office before school the next day.

3rd & ADDITIONAL OFFENSES

The third infraction shall result in a conference with the assistant principal, a behavior contract, and parent/guardian must pick up the cell phone/personal device. The behavioral contract will include loss of privileges to possess a cell phone/personal device at school for a set period of time.
Repeated or Severe Infraction: Any violation of this policy may also, at the principal’s discretion, result in additional disciplinary action.

RIGHT TO PRIVACY

Students shall not use cell phones, digital cameras or any other device to photograph or video other individuals at school or at school sponsored activities without their knowledge and consent. Students shall not email, post on social media or the Internet, or otherwise electronically transmit images of other individuals taken at school without their expressed consent. Use of cellular phones, cameras or other personal electronic devices is strictly prohibited in locker rooms, restrooms, and other areas in which individuals have an expectation of privacy.

Policy 526: Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Devices

Specifically Policy 526b Respect for Privacy Rights

Učenici ne smiju snimati, fotografirati ili snimati video kamerom druge učenike ili školske zaposlenike na školskom posjedu, u školskom autobusu ili na aktivnostima koje sponzorira škola bez njihovog znanja i pristanka, osim aktivnosti koje se smatraju javnim događajima (npr. sportski događaji, javni sastanci, akademska takmičenja ili javni nastupi). Školski društveni događaji, aktivnosti koje sponzoriraju učenički klubovi, timski radovi i aktivnosti koje se održavaju tokom školskog dana ne smatraju se javnim događajima.
Students shall not email, text, post to the internet or social media, or otherwise electronically transmit images of other individuals taken at school without their expressed consent.
Recording, photographing, or making a video of others is strictly prohibited in locker rooms, dressing rooms, health offices, and restrooms, where individuals have every expectation of privacy.

For more specific information regarding the District policy on student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices, visit Policy 526: Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Devices.

Senior Privileges

Senior privileges at MHS come with the commitment to:

Attend class and actively engage in learning
Follow the expectations of MHS as outlined in the student handbook
Be in good academic, attendance, and disciplinary standings

If these expectations are not being followed Seniors will have their privileges suspended until those issues are addressed.

MHS Senior Privileges

Parking Permits

The opportunity to apply for individual and carpool parking permits and use the parking lot at MHS.
- Parking privileges will be suspended for 1-2 weeks for 4+ parking tickets, erratic or dangerous driving, or leaving campus without permission. Consequences increase with additional violations.

Open Campus Lunches

MHS becomes an open campus for seniors during their 40 minute designated lunch period, and allows them to leave campus at that time (parents and/or guardians can opt out by responding to this email requesting their student not be allowed to leave campus). If students arrive late to class due to open campus lunches this privilege will be suspended for an extended period of time.
- Open Campus Lunches will be suspended for not being in good academic or attendance standing.
- 2 week suspension of privileges if one of the following is met
  - Students who exceed 3+ 4th/5th hour tardies (depending on student’s lunch) in a 2-week period
  - 7+ unexcused absences in any given class period

Vrijeme sidra

When a senior is not requested by a teacher, they have the ability to sign up for flexible work spaces, collaborate with peers, and have latitude of their time on campus for 90 minutes each week where attendance will be taken. Ability to sign up for flex spaces will be suspended if students do not arrive and stay at the requested space.
- Seniors will lose Anchor Time Privileges:
- 2 weeks for missing 3 Anchor Times
- 3 weeks for missing 4+ Anchor Times

Open Class Periods

When on track for credit completion and in academic and behavioral good standing, seniors can have open class periods and use flex/work spaces throughout the school. Students will be issued an open hour pass in the HUB to show staff upon request.
- Detentions if 7+ unexcused are reached in any given class period

Homecoming, Heartweek, and Prom

Seniors can participate in and potentially lead activities associated with Homecoming, Heartweek, and Prom including the dances.
- All students must be passing all classes in order to attend Prom

Front Row Seating at Sporting Events

Seniors are an important part of representing our school and creating a culture of respect, belonging, and good sportsmanship for our underclassmen and community.
- Behavior that is considered “Below the Line” will be cause for removal from front row seating at sport events indefinitely. The privilege can be reinstated with approval from the Athletic Director (in person meeting required)

Be Connected

Relationships are at the core of our work together, and they are a critical element to our success. There are hundreds of opportunities at MHS for students to connect in arts, athletics and activities.

Student Support Resources

MHS offers a variety of Student Support Resources to meet the needs of all students. Student Support Resources include: School Counselors, College Counselor, Social Workers, the Chemical Health Specialist, and the High Potential Coordinator. Student Support Resources also includes: the School Counselor Office and the College and Career Center.

For schedule questions, plans for the future, or other personal concerns, students are encouraged to make an appointment with their school counselor. Counselors are assigned according to the first letter of the student’s last name. For additional Student Support Resources please visit the school website.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS OFFICE

Make the MHS Counseling Office your first stop for smooth sailing through Minnetonka High School! We provide a personalized and proactive approach, which includes small group and grade-level seminars, as well as individual planning meetings between you and your school counselor.

COUNSELOR DROP-INS

There is a “drop-in” counselor on duty from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students. No appointment necessary. The Walk-in Counselor schedule is posted on the Counseling Office door each week.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

The College and Career Center is located next to the Counseling office. The center is available to students and offers information and computer programs on occupations, careers and post-secondary institutions. The College and Career Center is also staffed with knowledgeable volunteers who can assist students with their future plans.

COLLEGE FAIR

As part of the Career and Post-Secondary Planning process, Minnetonka High School is providing a field trip for juniors who wish to attend the College Fair. It is an opportunity for students to access various technical, community, and four-year college and university representatives at one time and place. Students have found this to be a valuable experience in gathering information to start the post-secondary institution selection process. This type of activity is most valuable at the beginning of the junior year. Please refer to the website for the date and more details.

PORT (MEDIA CENTER)

The Port is located in the south end of the Student Union area and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Port includes computers for student use, three student collaboration rooms, a state-of-the-art video broadcast studio, and comfortable seating for students. The Port's physical library contains current fiction, nonfiction titles, and eBooks. Port staff are your first stop for technology help, iPad support, and research assistance. As academics are of primary importance, socializing and food are not allowed in the Port. A pass from a classroom teacher is required for all students using the Port during the school day. On open periods, students will be asked to show an open hour HUB pass to use the port.

HEALTH OFFICE

The Health Office is located on the first floor at the end of the Main Hallway. Students who become ill during the school day must report to the Health Office. Students reporting that they spent the period in the lavatory will not be given an excused absence. If it is determined that the student is too ill to remain in school, the Health Para will contact the parent/guardian or designated emergency contact person. Students must have an emergency number on file in the Health Office. Reminder: all medications (prescription and over the counter) must include a note from a physician and parental permission. Students must take all medications in the Health Office.

COMMON AREAS

Common areas at Minnetonka High School offer a place where students may gather for academic reasons or to socialize. Common areas on the first floor are open for informal socialization and dining. All common spaces on the second floor are quiet, academic spaces only. Lunch trays are not allowed in any common space. Academic wings are separate from common areas, and are closed to both student dining and informal socialization during all lunch and class times.

THE BOOSTER STORE

The Booster store is located in the Student Union next to the Activities Office. The Booster Store is a place where students can purchase school supplies and MHS apparel. The MHS Booster Club sponsors this store. The Booster Store is open during all lunches.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost items such as cups, water bottles, notebooks, folders, and items of clothing are kept in the hallway leading to classroom 1001C. Valuables (billfolds, watches, jewelry, calculators, keys, etc.) can be claimed through the School Resource Officer. Any items not claimed two weeks after the school year ends will be given to a charitable organization.

TESTING ROOM

Students can report to a testing room to make up tests Monday through Friday from 7:05 a.m.-3:40 p.m. Students should schedule a testing appointment through the HUB in order to use the testing room - instructions

General testing: Starboard (Behind the desk in the Port)

Students who are absent (regardless of absence classification) on an in-class assessment day (i.e. test) need to coordinate with their teacher and it is at the discretion of the teacher when the student will make up the missing assessment.

ACADEMIC ANCHORS

Academic Anchors is a student to student tutoring support system that is available to all students that would like extra support in all classes with homework, preparing for exams, or understanding difficult concepts. Tutoring sessions will be held in the College and Career Center and will be available before and after school on select days of the week. Sign-up for academic anchors will be through the HUB.

WRITING CENTER

The Writing Center is located in the Student Commons and is available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We are staffed by two English teachers and trained student writing coaches. We are available to all MHS students. We will work 1:1 with you on any writing project, at any stage of development, by asking questions, suggesting strategies and helping you clarify your ideas. We work with students on any assignment from any class, as well as college essays and scholarship applications. You can walk-in during zero hour, after school, or over your lunch break or you can sign up for an appointment in advance at our front desk. The Writing Center is a great environment for study or group work. Hang out, schedule a conference, or use the computers and ask questions as you write. If you're trying to clarify a thesis, integrate or analyze quotations, make inferences, organize or revise, we're here for you.

STUDENT DINING

It is the expectation that all students have the responsibility for cleaning their eating area and leaving the dining room presentable for the other students. Unacceptable dining room behavior will result in a referral to the Main Office.

The following are expectations, which apply to the Harbor Café and common spaces. All students must adhere to these expectations:

Each student is expected to clean up their immediate area.
If students choose to sit at a table with a mess on it, those students will become responsible for cleaning up the mess.
Each student is expected to deposit their trash in the proper trash and recycling containers.
The number of chairs allowed at any one table is limited to ten (10).
There will be no throwing of food/beverages/utensils/objects.

Announcements

Announcements will be given over the P.A. system and/or TV by a principal or designee. Morning announcements will appear on the monitors throughout the building and in the Student Commons. Students requesting announcements to be read over the P.A. and/or TV system must be approved by a Principal.

Students requesting to make an announcement on the news show must follow the guidelines listed below:

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN BY 5PM THE DAY PRIOR TO AIR
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS VIA GOOGLE FORM

RULES AND GUIDELINES

All announcements are limited to 15 SEC and must be an MHS student led club, activity, class or school related activity.
You must write out exactly what you will say in the Google form when submitting the announcement. A copy of your script will be provided when you arrive at the studio. Scripts will be reviewed prior to reading them on the Morning Show. When you submit your announcement form – you will be e-mailed a confirmation. Please keep this handy in the event there is a data error. Groups failing to follow this process or not following the script may lose the privilege of being on the Morning Show. If your script does not meet the expectation, the group will need to redo it and submit it for the following day.
You must state the name of the activity you are representing.
There is a limit of 5 people at a time at the podium.
Do not touch the mics! They will pick up your voice just fine.
Video submissions are limited to 30 SEC and must be submitted 4 days in advance and will be reviewed by the administration. Students are required to email the principal about any proposed video and, as well, should work with the advisor or coach in the planning.
If you wish to make one item multiple times, you must submit the form for each day you wish to appear. Announcements submitted more than once may be cut for time.
All announcements should be intended for a school wide audience. Internal group messages should be on Schoology. Internal meeting announcements may be made the first three weeks of each semester in order to promote recruiting.
Depending upon time constraints on certain days, we may limit the number of announcements to 5 groups any day.

STUDENT GENERATED NOTICES/POSTERS

Student generated notices must be pre-approved by administration or a designee. Students should go to the activities office for approval. Notices can only be posted in designated posting areas. Notices must be of an approved district sponsored activity.

TELEPHONE MESSAGE

Phones are available for student use in the Main Office. The Information Desk will notify students of any emergency messages.

Communication Protocol

In order to promote positive and direct communication that addresses concerns efficiently and effectively, we ask students and parents to follow our communication protocol. Minnetonka High School staff are committed to the success of all our students and will work diligently to resolve concerns, maintain confidentiality, and return communication in a timely manner.

Student, Parent & Teacher

Student are encouraged to express concerns directly to their teacher.
Parents may contact teachers via telephone or email.
Teachers will make every effort to get back to you within 48 hours

Student, Parent & Counselor

If a concern is not resolved, then the student or parent should discuss the matter with the student’s counselor.
Counselors can help with concerns related to classroom practice, assignments, grades, schedules, or other academic issues.

Student, Parent & Assistant Principal

If a student or parent is dissatisfied with the response from the counselor, they may contact the student’s assistant principal to express their concerns.

Student, Parent & Principal

Most concerns will have been resolved by this point. However, if you still need to speak with someone about the situation, please contact the MHS Principal Mr. Jeffrey Erickson at 952-401-5700.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING TOOL

The purpose of the TIPS276 reporting tool is for students, staff and community members of the Minnetonka Public School District to report situations and incidents involving:

harassment
discrimination
bullying
suspicious behavior
sale or use of drugs
weapons
domestic violence
concerns regarding a student or staff member
crimes against students, staff or the school district
any other non-academic issue that does not require immediate assistance.

This reporting tool is not monitored 24/7. For an immediate response to an emergency situation, please call 911 or use one of the following resources:

Crisis Text Line: Text ‘HOME’ to 741-741
National Suicide Hotline: Call 988 or text 988
Local County Crisis Team: Hennepin county 612-596-1223 or outside of the county call 27-47-47)

Before submitting your concern, first please consider whether your concern could be addressed by a District teacher, counselor, the principal or another administrator who you trust. If so, please contact that person directly. Tips regarding academic issues should be addressed with a teacher or school counselor.

If you have a non-emergency concern but you do not have a trusted adult in the school district to share the concern with and/or you would like to report something confidentially, please use this reporting tool.

Whether your concern is regarding an incident that has already occurred or one that you believe may take place, please submit your concern along with any details you have, so the District can investigate.

Concerns submitted through this reporting tool will be taken seriously. Efforts will be placed on confidentiality, and all concerns will be investigated in a timely manner. (Please note, it is a federal crime to anonymously annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any person via the internet.)

Click here to access the TIPS 276 Confidential Reporting Tool

Aktivnosti

SCHOOL DANCES

MHS students requesting to bring a guest (non-MHS student) to a school dance must fill out aGuest form on the MHS Web Page (can be found in one of the links of the Student Life section). All guests must be current high school students in grades 9-12 and in good standing in their home district. MHS students needing approval to attend another school dance or activity must hand in the form provided by the other school at least 48 hours in advance to the Main Office for a principal approval.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

While recognizing the priority of the academic programs, the staff values the participation in co-curricular activities. Involvement in co-curricular contributes to students overall development and academic success. Co-curricular opportunities at MHS include a balance of activities in the following categories:

Athletic activities
Enrichment activities
Intramurals
Klubovi

Participation in co-curricular activity programs at MHS requires students meet certain academic, attendance and behavior standards, which will be explained in detail by each advisor or coach. For information on the co-curricular programs or the addition of new programs contact the Activities Director.

POLICY ON STUDENT CONDUCT AT MINNETONKA SCHOOL EVENTS

I. Purpose and Scope

Participation in Minnetonka High School (MHS) athletic, arts, and activity events is a privilege, not an inherent right. Student conduct at these events is considered an extension of the regular school day. All Minnetonka students are expected to uphold behavior that aligns with the "Above the Line" standard and reflects our core school values of "Do the Right Thing" and "Represent Us Well."

II. Expectations for Conduct at MHS Athletic/ExtraCurricular Events

Acceptable Behavior: Above the Line

At Minnetonka High School (MHS) athletic events, we expect all attendees to demonstrate Above the Line behavior. This standard requires you:

Maintain a positive attitude.
Direct verbal encouragement solely towards your team.
Show respect for all players, fans, opponents, and game personnel.

Unacceptable Behavior: Below the Line

The following behaviors fall Below the Line and will not be tolerated:

Taunting or making personal references to any players, coaches, fans, or officials.
Using profanity or animal sounds.
Any political, racial, cultural, or sexual language or innuendos
Other behaviors that don’t represent the school in a positive image
Individuals exhibiting these behaviors will be removed from the event and prohibited from attending future events.

Our Commitment to Positive Fan Culture

We are incredibly grateful for our student spirit leaders who exemplify "Above the Line" behaviors and actively promote a positive fan culture among their peers. Attending MHS events is a privilege, not a right. We expect our fans to maintain appropriate conduct. We are confident that our school community will continue to uphold our core values, ensuring that all students—including our opponents—feel a sense of belonging at MHS. Our aim is to provide meaningful experiences that foster lifelong memories and instill self-efficacy within our student body.

Lake Conference Sportsmanship Statement

The Lake Conference takes immense pride in its rich history and tradition of excellence. Exemplary sporting behavior is fundamental to the Lake Conference's identity as a First-Class Organization. We kindly request your cooperation in supporting all participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, and racial or gender-related comments directed at officials, players, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and serve as grounds for removal from the premises. Please be a positive contributor at this event. Thank you for your cooperation!

III. Consequences for Policy Violations

Any student who is removed or ejected from an MHS event due to "Below the Line" behavior will face indefinite suspension from all subsequent MHS events for the remainder of the current school year. Events include but are not limited to athletic events, dances, student government activities, and other related student events.

IV. Appeal Process

Students may submit an appeal of such a suspension to the Student Activities Director. However, the granting of an appeal is not guaranteed.

Be Present

MHS has a tremendous amount of opportunities for students to pursue their passion—and to truly experience it all and gain the benefit of these opportunities, students must be fully present and engaged in their learning.

Prisutnost
Vrijeme sidra

Prisutnost

It is the responsibility of the Minnetonka Public Schools to the community that all school members will work to challenge and support students in the pursuit of their highest levels of academic and personal achievement. Recognizing the strong relationship between regular attendance for each class and high academic achievement, the District will establish a clear attendance system. Such a system will promote this relationship and hold students accountable for regular attendance. It is essential that Minnetonka High School students and their families take responsibility for knowing and following the Attendance Policy. The school reserves the right to classify an absence as excused or unexcused based on below classifications, and may request medical documentation for chronic absences.

STUDENT AND PARENT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the student’s and parent’s responsibility to:

ensure student attends all assigned classes and other instructional activities on time each day that school is in session
be aware of and follow the correct procedures when student is absent from an assigned class or other instructional activity
inform the school of student absences
request any missed assignments due to an absence and ensure assigned work is completed due to an absence
work cooperatively with the school and the student to resolve any attendance issues that may arise

TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY: It is the teacher's responsibility to:

take regular attendance and maintain accurate attendance records in each assigned class and other instructional activities
be familiar with all procedures governing attendance and apply them uniformly
Provide a student who has been absent with missed assignments upon request
work cooperatively with the student and parent/guardian to resolve any attendance issues that may arise
work cooperatively with the student’s parent or guardian when the student’s attendance record impacts academic performance

ADMINISTRATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY: It is the administrator's responsibility to:

require students to attend all assigned classes and other instructional activities
be familiar with statutes, policies and procedures governing attendance and apply them uniformly
ensure that teachers properly account for student attendance in a timely manner
maintain accurate student attendance records and prepare a list of the previous day's absences

TYPES OF ABSENCES

EXCUSED ABSENCES

(PER SEMESTER COURSE)

Limit 10 per semester; beyond 10 excused absences, medical documentation may be required.

to be considered an excused absence, the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian may be asked to verify, in writing, the reason for the student’s absence from school
a note from a physician or a licensed mental health professional stating the student cannot attend school may be a valid excuse
personal illness, family emergency or death in the family, medical or dental treatment including telehealth appointments
prearranged college visits
religious instructions not to exceed three hours any week and major religious holidays in accordance with Minn. Stat. 120A.22
legal matters including court appearances
active duty in the military
other activities as approved by the school, including prearranged family vacations
suspensions will be considered an excused absence and students will be permitted to make-up work

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

(PER SEMESTER COURSE)

These count toward the 4/7/10 unexcused policy

truancy
an absence by a student which was not approved by the parent and/or school district
any absence in which the student failed to comply with any reporting requirements of the school district’s attendance procedures family trips/vacations for which no prior arrangement have been made with the school
absences resulting from accumulated unexcused tardies.
10 or more unexcused absences will result in the student being dropped from the course, the parent/guardian will be notified, and the student will receive a loss of credit (withdrawal will appear on the transcript).

SCHOOL AUTHORIZED ABSENCES
Note: These DO NOT count toward 10-absence policy.

Terenske ekskurzije
Participation in interscholastic meets and events
Participation in school-sponsored musical or athletic competitions
Student government and related activities
Verified meeting conducted with school personnel
School sponsored testing (AP, IB, STAMP, etc.)

ATTENDANCE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: (Per semester course)

EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

Automated phone call home and electronic notification informing parent(s).
Potential loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)
An attendance intervention meeting may be held to determine what supports the student needs in order to attend classes.
- Led by Assistant Principal, Achievement Specialist, counselor, case manager, social worker, psychologist, or other staff member.

AFTER 4 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

Meeting with an assistant principal or designee and student to discuss their chronic absences and establish an understanding that upon the 10th unexcused absence the student will be withdrawn from the class and receive a “W-A” for the course.
Communication sent home informing parent/ guardian(s).
Reflection document completed
Potential loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)

AFTER 7 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

Meeting/phone call with an assistant principal or designee, parent/guardian(s), and student to discuss their chronic absences and reaffirm an understanding that upon the 10th unexcused absence the student will be withdrawn from the class and receive a “W-A” for the course.
Communication sent home restating and acknowledging expectations to parent/ guardian(s).
Detention (2 days)
Loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)

AFTER 10 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

Student will be dropped from the course and will receive a “W-A” for the course.
Students may be assigned to a mandatory study hall period or enrolled in a credit recovery option - determined through meeting with the counselor.
Loss of credit and possible additional loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)
Students will meet with activities Director and coach/advisor to determine eligibility for Activities/Athletics.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

Students with excessive excused absences can anticipate that they will meet with an assistant principal, or designee, to discuss attendance issues and its impact on their academic performance. Students absent 10 class periods from a credit course during one semester will no longer be able to have absences excused without medical documentation.

HABITUALLY TRUANT

A habitual truant is a child under the age of 16 years who is absent from attendance at school without lawful excuse for seven school days or for one or more class periods on seven school days. A school district attendance officer shall refer a habitual truant child and the child's parent(s) or legal guardian to appropriate services and procedures, under Minnesota Statute §260A.03. The school truancy coordinator will work with students with attendance issues.

15 DAY DROP

According to Minnesota State Statute 126C.05, “a pupil, regardless of age, who has been absent from school for 15 consecutive school days during the regular school year…without receiving instruction in the home or hospital shall be dropped from the roll and classified as withdrawn.” Students at Minnetonka High School who have reached 15 consecutive days of absence, regardless of type of absence unless prior notice and approval has been granted by school Administration, will be withdrawn from enrollment in Minnetonka High School.

GUIDELINES FOR TARDIES AND ABSENCES

Students are expected to be in their assigned class at designated times. Being on time to class is essential. Not only are you missing important information, it is a sign of respect toward your teacher and fellow classmates. Students who arrive to class after the class starts are considered tardy. IMPORTANT: After several tardies or unexcused absences, parking permits, hall passes, or other privileges may be limited or suspended. Students without permits may face detention or loss of privileges. When you arrive more than 7 minutes late to class, it is considered an unexcused absence.

Multiple unexcused or chronic absenteeism may exclude a student from participation in extracurricular activities and athletics. Reports are reviewed regularly by activities and administrative offices.

CHRONIC CONDITION/ILLNESS GUIDELINES

Minnetonka High School Health Office/Nurse can work with families who are seeking exception to the Excused Absences policy. Minnetonka’s Health Services Director will have final approval of chronic condition exception status.

Vrijeme sidra

Anchor Time is a designated academic support time, 25 minutes added to a class period three times per week, designed to meet the academic needs of students during the school day. The class period to which Anchor Time is attached rotates over a 2 week period.

Links to schedule and calendar:

VREMENSKI ZADACI ZA VODITELJE

Ako ste dodijeljeni sesiji Anchor Time, naš sistem za zakazivanje šalje sljedeća obavještenja:

You and your parent/guardian will receive an email from TheHubscheduling@minnetonkaschools.org the afternoon before a session students are required to attend. on Tuesday afternoon that includes the subject, teacher, and location of the session. Students not assigned to session, are expected to remain in their scheduled class for the additional time and may work independently or collaboratively on formative or summative work.

ANCHOR TIME OČEKIVANJA OD STUDENATA

Svakodnevno provjeravajte e-poruke za propusnice za vrijeme održavanja sesije i koristite The Hub da zatražite pristup sesiji po potrebi.
Studenti koji ne dobiju zadatak za nastavu bit će prisutni u predviđenom terminu i iskoristit će vrijeme za učenje, dovršavanje formativnog ili sumativnog rada, individualno učenje ili saradnju sa kolegama iz razreda.
Kada to nastavnik zatraži, dođite na vrijeme u učionicu naznačenu na vašoj Anchor Time propusnici.

OČEKIVANJA I OBAVJEŠTENJA O PRISUSTVU ANCHOR-a

Prisustvo i učešće studenata tokom ovog nastavnog vremena je ključno za njihov akademski uspjeh. Studenti su dužni slijediti ista očekivanja i procedure u pogledu prisustva kao i redovno zakazana nastava. Prije nego što se zakažu zadaci u Anchor Time-u, savjetnici, menadžeri slučajeva i administratori pažljivo rade na rješavanju sukoba u rasporedu kako bi studenti bili dodijeljeni samo jednoj sesiji.

Studenti koji nisu raspoređeni na sesiju Anchor Time izvan svog zakazanog časa, trebaju ostati u svojim učionicama. Mogu raditi individualno ili u malim grupama na zadacima.

Be Prepared

We have many resources to support you socially, emotionally and academically. Preparing to access this support prepares students to do and be their best at MHS and beyond.

Kalendari

Student Fees

Studentski zapisi

Certain information about students are considered “public” under state and federal laws and school district policy. Unless parents or students over age 18 give specific instructions to the contrary, schools will give out this information to anyone who requests it. Public information includes: name, address, phone number, date and place of birth, weight and height (for athletes only), dates of attendance, participation in activities, degrees and awards received, and pictures for school-approved publications, newspapers and videotapes. Students and/or parents that do not want this information to be given out must notify the building principals in writing. All other student records are considered private and are open only to parents and to school personnel with a legitimate interest.

Akademici

GRADING

The primary purpose of grading is to communicate the academic achievement status of students to the students, their families, employers, and post-secondary institutions. Teachers of the same course will apply the grading parameters in the same manner. Students should refer to the grading syllabus for specific grading procedures such as common percentage scale, extra credit, late work, use of the zero, grade calculation, and other topics.

Course grades will reflect the level of the student’s academic achievement. While nonacademic factors may be highly valued and often contribute to a student’s academic achievement, they should be reported separately from an achievement grade. Relying upon these factors, if merged with achievement evidence, can mask important learning problems and contribute to miscommunication about the student’s knowledge.

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

For grades 9-12, Academic Practice grades will count for a maximum of 15% of the semester grade. Academic Achievement grades will count for a minimum of 85%.

Formative Assessments (Academic Practice): Work conducted when a student is still learning the material. It is an assessment that is designed to provide direction for both students and teachers. For the students, the adjustment may mean reviewing, additional practice, or confirmation that they are ready to move forward. For the teachers, it may mean changing instructional strategies, providing additional practice, or being ready to move forward. (e.g. teacher observation, quizzes, homework, rough drafts, peer editing, or notebook checks.)

Summative Assessments (Academic Achievement): Work conducted when a student has had adequate instruction and practice to be responsible for the material. It is designed to provide information to be used in making a judgment about a student’s achievement at the end of a sequence of instruction, e.g. final drafts/attempts, tests, exams, assignments, projects, performances.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students graduating in 2026 and 2027 need to earn 22.5 credits in order to receive a Minnetonka High School diploma. Students in the class of 2028 and later need 23.5 credits. Please click here for specific information and here to view the Skipper Log course catalog.

CALCULATIONS OF GPA

All courses for which the student receives a grade from A to F are included in the Grade Point Average (GPA). Both a Term GPA and Cumulative GPA are calculated. An official transcript is maintained for grades 9-12. Pass grades are not included in the GPA calculation, but do count for graduation credit.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): the student’s numerical average for all courses taken. It is computed by adding the total number of the letter grades’ point values and dividing it by the number of credits completed. Cumulative GPA begins when a student enters 9th grade.

Term Grade Point Average (GPA): the student’s numerical average for a given semester. It is computed by adding the total number of the letter grades’ point values and dividing it by the number of courses for a given semester.

TRANSCRIPTS, TRANSFER GRADES, AND CREDITS

Grades and credits earned after Grade 8 from an outside accredited institution, including PSEO and other transfer credits, will be reported on a student’s MHS transcript. All grades and credits will be recorded as they appear on the outside institution’s official transcript, unless the grading/credit scale does not follow an A-F letter grade system, or award .5 credit for a semester course and 1.0 credit for a year course. In such cases, administration will determine the grade and credit that best reflects the student’s progress. Examples include international, online, and homeschool transfer grades. Additional documentation may be requested per MN statute 120A.24.

College credit that is earned by taking external exams will not appear on the MHS transcript. Students are responsible for obtaining and managing their own college transcript that corresponds to this course.

Transfer grades will be weighted in the GPA calculation if they meet criteria for weighting per Minnetonka School Board Policy #626: Secondary Grading and Reporting Pupil Achievement.

MHS Transcripts: UMTYMP

Grades and credits earned after Grade 8 through the University of Minnesota’s UMTYMP program will be reported on a student’s MHS transcript as they appear on the U of M’s official transcript. This is the actual grade earned in the course. UMPTYMP courses, Calculus I and higher, will be weighted in the student’s GPA per Minnetonka School Board Policy #626: Secondary Grading and Reporting Pupil Achievement.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER

Students can request a waiver of the physical education credits by discussing it with their counselor and obtaining a waiver. If a waiver is approved by the Principal then a student will keep a log of their alternate activity that must be at least 85 hours of rigorous physical activity. You must carry six (6) credits each year throughout your high school career and have no open hours or you will need to complete the regular physical education requirement. The request will be initially approved by the Principal and kept on file until the spring of your senior year, when the School Board will formally approve the waiver in May of your graduation year. Students will not receive academic credit for a physical education waiver.

Ocjene

Grade Scales and Weighted Grades

The following grade point scales are used to assign point values to each letter grade in order to compute the GPA. The basis for giving additional weighting to some courses shall be the determined rigor of each respective course to be weighted relative to other non-weighted courses in the high school curriculum.

International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses use different, weighted scales to differentiate between IB/AP and regular courses. All Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses shall be weighted +1.0 if the student earns a C- or higher in the course OR the student successfully achieves a “3” or higher on an Advanced Placement assessment or a “4” or higher on an International Baccalaureate assessment.

For courses that are beyond the rigor of AP and IB, students must earn a C- or higher in the course OR achieve a C- or higher on the end-of-course exam to receive grade-weight status.

Other courses considered for weighting must meet similar standards of academic rigor and have a comparable end-of-course examination as the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses have. If the course is accepted for dual enrollment, the college end-of-course exam will satisfy this requirement.

Courses offered outside of Minnetonka High School may be considered for grade weighting on a case by case basis. To be considered, a student taking the course outside of Minnetonka High School must submit a syllabus and curriculum materials and provide such other evidence as required in order to make a proper assessment. The criteria for a grade to be weighted are that the course must be of a college level rigor in a core academic subject matter, and content must significantly exceed the Minnesota content standard.

Grading Scale
92.45-100	=	A
89.45-92.44	=	A-
86.45-89.44	=	B+
82.45-86.44	=	B
79.45-82.44	=	B-
76.45-79.44	=	C+
72.45-76.44	=	C
69.45-72.44	=	C-
66.45-69.44	=	D+
62.45-66.44	=	D
59.45-62.44	=	D-
00.0-59.44	=	F

Standard Scale (for all non-AP/IB Courses)	IB/AP Weighted Scale (for students successfully completing the course with a C- or higher)	IB/AP Weighted Scale (for students successfully achieving a “3” or higher on an AP exam or a “4” or higher on an IB exam)
A = 4,0	A = 5,0	A = 5,0
A- = 3,7	A- = 4,7	A- = 4,7
B+ = 3,3	B+ = 4,3	B+ = 4,3
B- = 2,7	B- = 3,7	B- = 3,7
C+ = 2,3	C+ = 3,3	C+ = 3,3
C = 2,0	C = 3,0	C = 3,0
C- = 1,7	C- = 2,7	C- = 2,7
D+ = 1,3	D+ = 1,3	D+ = 2,3
D = 1,0	D = 1,0	D = 2,0
D- = 0,7	D- = 0,7	D- = 1,7
F = 0,0	F = 0,0	F = 1,0

A, B, C, D, F, P, NC, NG, I, +, -, AU, W-A, NW are grades used for students at MHS.

P/F = this grade is used in the Pass (credit)/Fail (no credit) option. Students who receive an “F” under the pass/fail option, do fail the class, the F is recorded on their transcript and counts in their GPA.
AU = Audit Course. No credit is earned.
W-A = Withdrawal due to excessive absences. No credit is earned.
NW = Never Withdrew/Stopped Attending PSEO Course. No credit is earned.
NC = No Credit is awarded for the class.
NG = No Grade is awarded for the class.
I = Students will receive an “I” if they have not completed their course work in a particular class and have not had sufficient time to complete the work. An “I” that has not been changed to a letter grade (A-F) within 3 weeks after the semester has ended will automatically be changed to an “F”.
T = Test Out. Student has successfully demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum without having to attend the class. Credit is received for the class.

**Please note that the weighting of grades will be determined by the policy that was in effect at the time that the student was enrolled in the course. Prior to the 2024-2025 school year, that meant that students in AP/IB courses that wanted a weighted grade were required to:

earn a final grade in the course of C- ;
AND
earn a score of 3 (out of 5) on the AP exam or 4 (out of 7) on the IB exam.

Schedule Modifications

LEVEL CHANGES

The only changes that will be considered after the beginning of the semester are those that address the level of a class (e.g. Spanish 3 versus Spanish 3H). LEVEL CHANGES FOR SEMESTER CLASSES MUST BE MADE WITHIN THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF A COURSE.

DROPPING A CLASS

If it becomes necessary to drop a class, students are encouraged to do so as soon as possible after the first week of a course. DROPS FOR SEMESTER CLASSES MUST BE MADE WITHIN THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF A COURSE, AND WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF RELATED TO LEVEL CHANGES. Elective courses cannot be changed after the semester begins. To make a level change, students are required to meet with their teacher about the level change. If the change is determined necessary, the teacher will give the student a signed form to return to their counselor with the change. Any semester class dropped after four weeks will be reflected as an F on the student’s report card and transcripts. Students should discuss this situation with their instructor. Counselor and parental approval is required when dropping a class. Juniors and Seniors will not be allowed to drop a class at any time if the class load goes below the required five (5) classes. Ninth Grade Students and Tenth Grade Students must carry six (6) classes per semester and may not drop a class.

REPEATING A CLASS

Students who receive less than a C- for a course have the option to retake the identical course. (If the course is not the Minnetonka HS course, they will need to submit their request for approval of the class to the principal.) Students will earn the higher of the two grades for GPA calculation. Both grades will remain on the transcript and students can only earn credit once for the same course.

PASS/FAIL OPTIONS

If a student is taking the course PASS/FAIL, the student must have passing work to receive credit for the course. A student must earn, at a minimum, a grade of D- to receive credit.

Athletes who plan to participate in Division I or Division II college athletics, please note that courses awarded Pass/Fail may NOT be used to satisfy college core-course requirements. A “core course” is defined by the NCAA Bylaw 14.3 as a recognized academic course designed to prepare a student for college level work. Courses that are taught at a level below the regular academic level may not be considered as core courses regardless of course content. Examples of courses that would not be considered “core courses” are: special education courses, remedial courses, and introductory math courses below algebra. Check with the School Counseling Office for additional information.

Student Academic Recognitions

GRADUATION HONORS

Throughout the student’s journey at Minnetonka High School, the school will provide a positive and stimulating learning environment in order to inspire a passion to excel in each student. The curricular offerings are designed to encourage students to stretch their minds. The course curriculum will provide the necessary rigor to challenge students to meet the highest of academic standards. The Minnetonka diploma signifies the pursuit of academic excellence. The transcript will reflect a student’s personal achievement and rigorous course selection. As well, both shall recognize and commend the highest level of a student’s academic achievement. To stimulate achievement as measured by its extraordinary expectations, the District will establish an academic honor system.

The Laude Latin model will be used to recognize academic excellence at the conclusion of a student’s high school career. Students will work to compete against the criterion for academic honors—not each other.

A student’s cumulative weighted GPA at the end of the second semester will be used to determine the level of honor on a student’s high school transcript and for academic recognition at commencement ceremonies.

The following three levels of academic honors will be used:

Summa Cum Laude	Magna Cum Laude	S odličnim uspjehom
“with highest distinction”	“with great distinction”	“with distinction”
Cumulative GPA of 4.000 and above	Cumulative GPA of 3.850 to 3.999	Cumulative GPA of 3.667 to 3.849

In the event that a miscalculation occurs, honors may be awarded after the fact, whereas honors mistakenly awarded will not be retracted.

ACADEMIC LETTERING

Academic letting is another way in which MHS students can be recognized for outstanding school work. Students eligible for an academic letter must have a Semester GPA of 3.850 or higher both semesters in courses taken at MHS. Ninth Grade Students, Tenth Grade Students and juniors will receive their awards in the fall of the next school year.

HONOR ROLLS

MHS recognizes “A” and “B” honor rolls by semester. Students with a semester GPA of 3.667 or higher for courses taken at MHS are recognized on the “A” honor roll. Students with a GPA of 3.000-3.666 for courses taken at MHS are recognized on the “B” honor roll.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society is an organization established for the purpose of creating enthusiasm for high academic achievement, stimulating a desire to perform service, promote leadership, and develop character in the students of secondary schools. Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Junior and senior students who have achieved a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 are invited to apply. Membership is selected by a faculty council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service. Once selected, members have a responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members in each local chapter are required to attend regular meetings, elect officers, and carry out individual and group service projects.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

We strive to recognize outstanding student achievement at MHS. Students are recognized not only for academic achievement but also for overall school performance and effort, i.e. items not reflected on the transcript. At the end of the first three marking periods, teachers may nominate students from their classes that they feel have shown extra effort in class, a good attitude, personal improvement, creativity, initiative, performance on specific projects, etc. All students who are recognized have their picture taken and displayed in the main showcase in the foyer of the building. Students are also honored at a reception at which they receive a certificate and a pin. Parents/guardians of the recognized students are invited to the reception.

Sigurnost i zaštita

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

To help with the safety and security of MHS the Minnetonka Police Department has two School Resource Officers (SROs) on site. The SRO’s office is located near the Forum at the north end of the Commons. The SROs are available during the school day.

The School Resource Officer’s responsibilities include:

Taking reports and conducting investigations of alleged criminal conduct which occur on school property or buses;
Conduct other criminal investigations as assigned;
Make presentations to students, parents, teachers and administrators;
Attend school activities as deemed appropriate;
Be available in the hallways and common areas for informal contacts by students
Build relationships with staff and students

MHS CAMPUS

MHS is a closed campus. A closed campus means that MHS students may only leave and enter through the Main and the West entrances, with the exception of the East side doors at bus drop off and bus pick up, the South doors if schedule indicates that a student has/had class in Pagel, Momentum or is taking the shuttle to the VANTAGE MOMENTUM Building. This also means that students do not have the authority to allow entry into our school building(s) before, during, or after the school day.

During the academic school day, students must be in classrooms, in the student commons area, or resource rooms. All other sections of the school are “off limits”, including but not limited to Locker Rooms, Arts Center, Momentum building, Pagel, Fitness Center, and Loft (including collaborative rooms) when a student is not in a specific class that requires the use of those areas. Back hallways, underneath stairwells, and more than one person in a bathroom stall are considered off limit areas. Being in "off limits" areas is considered a security risk, as is unexpected behavior, like having multiple people in a single stall in the restroom or a single person restroom, being in the restroom when the HALO sensor goes off multiple times in one or more days creating a pattern of concern, etc.

Students may receive the following passes:

HALLWAY PASSES

Students in the hallways during class time are required to have a pass. Passes may be issued by classroom teachers, school counselor office, principals’ office, attendance office, Health Office and the Port. The passes will be through an automated system (Hub) on the students iPads. Juniors and Seniors who have an open period may be in the student commons area.

OFF-CAMPUS PASSES

Students are to remain on campus from the beginning until the end of their school day unless excused by a parent or guardian for a school approved absence. Students who are enrolled in alternative programs will receive a permanent pass. Students exiting the building with an off-campus pass should leave the building through the west entrance be prepared to show their ID and pass upon exit and entry.

SENIOR OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH PASS

Only Seniors are allowed off-campus for lunch. They must show a student ID showing lunch privilege and pass from the Hub. Parents may opt out of permitting their student to leave campus for lunch. If the student abuses the privilege, is placed on an attendance contract, or is otherwise not in good standing academically or behaviorally, the privilege may be revoked. Seniors with off-campus lunch passes should exit and re-enter through the west entrance and be prepared to show their ID and pass upon exit and entry.

VANTAGE PASS

Students attending class at Vantage/Momentum Building during the school day will have a pass in the Hub system that they are required to show when leaving campus to go to Vantage/Momentum. Students should exit and re-enter through the south entrance or west entrance and be prepared to show their ID upon exit and entry.

STUDENT IDS

Students are expected to carry their Student ID while in the building. Student IDs are scanned when a student is entering or exiting the building during school hours. Students who don’t have a Student ID should obtain one from The Port. Students must show their student ID to obtain a test from the testing rooms.

OUTSIDE DELIVERIES

Food deliveries from services such as door dash, grubhub, uber eats, etc. will not be accepted at MHS at any door.

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS ACCESS

After school hours access to MHS will be through the West entrance. Student conduct expectations apply after school and during the school day.

Students that do not ride the bus after school and are not in an extracurricular activity or meeting with a teacher and/or staff member after school need to wait in the West Entrance lobby for their ride. Students not in this area will be required to be picked up by 3:45pm.

VISITORS

All visitors must sign-in and enter through the main entrance or west entrance. Visitors are required to provide their driver’s license when signing in. While in the building visitors must wear a nametag and sign out when leaving. Visitors are not allowed during school hours without an appointment.

STUDENT VISITORS/GUESTS

Students are not allowed to have visitors in school. Only prospective students are allowed to visit. These students must have a parent or guardian arrange a shadow visit from a Student Ambassador. Parents can contact the Student Life Coordinator to arrange. Student shadows are not allowed during the last two weeks of each semester. All of the student’s teachers must sign off on the pass which must be in the student’s possession on the day of the visit. The visitor must sign in and out through the school counselor office and wear a visitor’s tag. If any one of the above is not followed, the principal’s office has the right to ask the visitor to leave or turn down the visit.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS

Emergency evacuation drills are held periodically throughout the school year. Displayed in each room and office in the building are posters of the nearest evacuation routes, take cover and lock down instructions, and appropriate shelter in case of threatening weather. Students are to evacuate, move quickly and quietly out of the building to about 100 feet from the building. Orderly building evacuation is a serious matter and the response to an alarm should always reflect this.

The purpose of our lockdown drills are to practice procedures in the event there is a danger to students and staff from a person or persons, inside or outside of the building. In all lockdown situations, communication will take place via email and/or the PA system.

WEAPONS-FREE ENVIRONMENT

The policy in Minnetonka Schools is to maintain a positive, safe, learning and working environment. According to School Board Policy W-4, all weapons or instruments which have the appearance of a weapon are prohibited within all school environments and the school zone (defined as the grounds of a school or within a distance of 1,000 feet from school grounds), except for educational purposes as authorized in advance by the school principal or designee. This prohibition applies to school-sponsored activities, such as field trips, wherever they occur.

Weapons are objects or substances that can do physical harm to other persons or be used to inflict self injury. Weapons include but are not limited to: guns, knives, daggers, brass knuckles, arrows, bullets, chains, firecrackers and fireworks, incendiary devices, poisons, razor blades, hand grenades, swords and any object that has been modified to serve as a weapon.

Violation of this policy will result in a police report, confiscation of the weapon or object giving the appearance of a weapon, and disciplinary measures including suspension from school and possible expulsion from school.

Student Lockers

MHS ninth graders are assigned a locker for use at MHS during the school year. The Main Office (room 1003) assigns lockers and locker location to students. 10th - 12th grade students wishing to request a locker should contact the Main Office (Room 1003).

STUDENT LOCKER FEES

Students are assessed a $5.00 fee to replace a lost or broken lock. District 276 does not assume responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property. Please remember:

Do not share lockers with another person.
Lock your locker!
Do not give your locker combination to another student.
Do not leave money and/or valuables in your locker.
Report theft to the School Resource Officer.

STATE LAW REGARDING LOCKER SEARCHES

According to Minnesota Statute §121A.72, “School lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students.”

“School authorities, for any reason, may conduct an inspection of the interior of lockers at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The personal possessions of students within a school locker may be searched only when school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as practicable after the search of a student’s personal possessions, the school authorities must provide notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials.”

Transportation & Parking

BUS TRANSPORTATION

The Minnetonka Public School system provides bus transportation to and from school. Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Students not complying with the following bus rules may be denied bus privileges.

BUS RULES

Be on time. Keep the bus on schedule.
Pravilno ukrcavanje i izlazak iz autobusa.
Follow the driver’s instructions.
Ostanite sjediti.
Ne ugrožavajte sebe ili druge.
Do not bring food, beverages, animals, tobacco, chemicals, weapons, or hazardous objects on the bus.
Govorite i ponašajte se pristojno.
Pomozite da vaš autobus bude čist i siguran.

CONSEQUENCES FOR MISBEHAVIOR ON THE BUS

Upon receipt of a Bus Misbehavior Report, an Assistant Principal will meet with the student and determine whether further action should be taken. Students may lose bus privileges for up to the remainder of the school year.

PARKING PERMITS

Minnetonka High School parking permits are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of these parking permits provided for the convenience of students.

APPLYING FOR PARKING PERMIT

Students must present a valid driver’s license upon submitting an application and be a full time in person learning MHS student. A Learner’s Permit is not a valid license.
Students can only submit one permit application per year.
If a permit is lost or stolen, students will be charged a replacement fee.
Students are responsible for knowing and following all parking rules and regulations.
Only one permit will be issued per application. Students must remember to move the permit from vehicle to vehicle.
Freshmen and sophomores cannot purchase nor be in possession of parking permits. If found to be in possession of a parking permit, the consequences will be such that you will be subject to a fine and lose all your parking privileges for the subsequent semester in which you are eligible for a parking permit.
Please note that your partner’s actions (i.e. tardies, attendance, behavior) may impact your parking permit.
Permit will not be granted based on enrollment status such as online PSEO, and full time tonka online.
PSEO: Students enrolled in PSEO are eligible for an individual permit depending on their schedule. Proof of program verification (e.g. a school-issued schedule, PSEO fee statement, etc.) must be presented at the time the permit application is submitted.

ONE DAY PARKING PERMITS

One-day parking permits are available for purchase via the district webstore. All day permit parking will be in the lower lot By the Einer Football Stadium ONLY. Daily permits must be purchased online via the webstore by 7:45 AM the day of use. Online ticket sales begin Friday for the upcoming week. There are limited spaces available for one-day permits and they are expected to be used for special circumstances (e.g. appointments) during the school day. Daily permits are not a substitute for a parking permit. Students are limited to 3 per week. Students must have a permit purchased PRIOR to parking in the lot.

PARKING PERMIT RULES

All violations are cumulative (i.e., failing to stop at the stop sign is one violation, failing to display the permit is a second violation, failing to stop again, is a third violation, etc.) There are fines assessed to the student for each violation. Please consult the MHS website for the list of fines. Failure to pay a fine will result in the loss of parking privileges. Students parking without a permit, as well, will be assessed a fine.

The following violations will result in a fine or permit revocation: significant number of tardies and/or unexcused absences, unserved detention hours or Saturday School, failure to display permit, revoked permit, illegal/Improper parking, exhibition driving/speeding, failure to stop, going the wrong way on a one way, unidentified vehicle on school property.
A parking permit is required for all student vehicles on campus during the school day. The permit must be displayed and suspended from the rearview mirror with the printed side facing forward or on the dashboard face up and visible from the outside.
Students must park their vehicles in a designated student lot. Parking is not allowed in any of the designated staff parking lots including the front circle, the east lot, and any other staff spaces. Unauthorized vehicles in staff areas will be issued a stickered parking violation and constitute the consequences for parking permit violations.
The Arts Center parking lot has two parts, one part is for the city and the other part is for MHS. The city portion is for visitors doing business in the Arts Center. The MHS portion is assigned to staff. If you park in the Arts Center, you will be issued a stickered parking violation and constitute the consequences for parking permit violations.
The Pagel Center parking lot is monitored by the Pagel Center staff. Students are not allowed to park in this lot unless you have been granted a Pagel Parking Permit.
Students are responsible for all towing and related charges.
Permits are not transferable even for one day.
Students must observe all parking signs and traffic control signs. The on-campus speed limit is l0 miles per hour.
Drivers must follow the instructions of the staff and parking lot attendants.
All parking violations are assigned to the permit not to an individual. Permits can be revoked due to parking rule violations.
Students park at their own risk. District 276 is not responsible for stolen and/or damaged vehicles or property.
Motorcycles must be parked on the concrete near the bicycle racks. Motorcycles parked anywhere else will be issued a stickered parking violation and constitutes the consequences for parking permit violations.
Possession of an altered/forged or stolen permit will be considered theft of school property and may result in Saturday school, out of school suspension, a fine and /or loss of parking privileges. A 2nd violation may result in additional consequences, including another suspension, fine and loss of parking privileges for the year.
School personnel, for reasonable suspicion or probable cause, may conduct a search of the vehicle parked on campus.
If a permit is suspended for any reason, all carpool participants are not allowed to park on the premises during the suspension*. If any of the carpool participants is found to be parking onsite with a suspended permit - they will be subject to having their vehicle towed at their expense.
*Suspended Permit - Participants are not allowed to purchase daily passes during the suspension period.

Priručnik okruga

Angažman zajednice

Mogućnosti angažmana zajednice

Javne škole Minnetonka podstiču porodice i stanovnike Distrikta da se uključe u školsku zajednicu. U nastavku je navedeno nekoliko mogućnosti; za sva pitanja ili ideje o angažmanu zajednice obratite se na communications@minnetonkaschools.org .

Obrazovanje zajednice Minnetonka

Minnetonka Community Education (MCE) podržava obrazovne, društvene i rekreativne potrebe zajednice pružajući usluge djeci od rođenja do pet godina, mladima i odraslima u školskom okrugu Minnetonka i okolnim zajednicama. MCE vjeruje u cjeloživotno učenje za sve ljude, od rođenja do odrasle dobi i partnerstva koja podržavaju i jačaju zajednicu, škole i porodice.

MCE organizuje mnoge kurseve i programe pored godišnjih događaja kao što su Tour de Tonka, Fall de Tonka, Tonka Youth Triathlon i drugi. Posjetite web stranicu Minnetonka Community Ed da biste saznali više i uključili se.

Proslava izvrsnosti

Proslava izvrsnosti je godišnji program dodjele nagrada kojim se slavi izuzetan doprinos nastavnika, osoblja i školskih volontera Distrikta. Nominacije se otvaraju u februaru svake godine, a program dodjele nagrada održava se u maju. Saznajte više na web stranici Proslave izvrsnosti .

Tonka služi i slavi uslugu

Tonka Serves je program koji postoji kako bi inspirirao učenike da razumiju i služe općem dobru, u skladu s vizijom Školskog odbora Minnetonke. Učenici i porodice mogu se uključiti u volonterske prilike i još mnogo toga posjetom Tonka opslužuje web stranicu.

Godišnja proslava služenja odaje počast učenicima, roditeljima i članovima zajednice Minnetonke koji su zaslužili Bronzana, srebrna ili zlatna predsjednička nagrada za volonterski rad . Pored toga, priznaju se učenici srednje škole Minnetonka koji su primili pismo za doprinos zajednici tokom protekle godine. Program dodjele nagrada održava se svake godine u novembru. Saznajte više na web stranici Celebration of Service .

Resursi za roditeljstvo sa svrhom

Roditeljstvo sa svrhom je godišnja serija govornika koju vodi odbor sastavljen od roditelja i osoblja Distrikta. Ove godine program će dodati neke nove komponente. Za detalje posjetite web stranicu Roditeljstvo sa svrhom .

Ponos Tonke

Tonka Pride je potpuno volonterska, društvena, a podržava je škola, inicijativa za proslavu ponosa naše djece i naših škola. Kao dio ovog napora, Tonka Pride redovno organizuje prodaju odjeće s motivima alkohola tokom jeseni, zime i proljeća.

Tonka Pride se fokusira na predškolski uzrast do 8. razreda, osoblje, porodice i zajednice školskog okruga Minnetonka, uključujući Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoriju i Woodland.

Saznajte više i uključite se posjetom web stranice Tonka Pride .

Klub navijača Skippersa

Snažan vannastavni program potiče samopoštovanje i uči samodisciplini, liderstvu i timskom radu. Skippers Booster Club podržava sve vannastavne aktivnosti srednje škole Minnetonka, kako sportske tako i obogaćujuće, kroz velikodušne donacije članova. Svaki poklon, bez obzira na veličinu, čini razliku! Booster Club također ima Booster Club trgovinu s odjećom za duhove i drugom opremom na prodaju.

Saznajte više i uključite se posjetom web stranice Skippers Booster Cluba .

Komunikacija okruga

Web stranica okruga

Web stranica Distrikta je primarni izvor pravovremenih informacija na www.minnetonkaschools.org .

Jednokratna prijava (SSO)

SSO (Single Sign-On) omogućava pristup web-baziranim aplikacijama koje obezbjeđuje Okrug s bilo koje internet veze korištenjem mrežne prijave i lozinke za Okrug. Svi učenici, roditelji i osoblje imaju prijavu za SSO u okrugu. Link do stranice za prijavu na SSO nalazi se na početnoj stranici web stranice školskog okruga: www.minnetonkaschools.org.

Pristup za porodice u Skywardu

Skyward Family Access is the District’s primary student information system. Parents and students have access to Skyward through their SSO login. Skyward contains family contact information, final grades, test scores, food service information, student schedules and attendance. Parent email and phone numbers in Skyward are used for official school communications. Please keep all contact information current in Skyward Family Access.

Klackalica i školska igra

Our learning management systems, Seesaw (grades K-3) and Schoology (grades 4-12), are web-based interfaces that provide parents and students access to classroom learning resources, announcements, homework, in-process grades and newsletters. Parents and students have access to Seesaw and Schoology through their SSO login on the Minnetonka Schools website.

Računi e-pošte

Za pristup Skyward Family Access-u i svim komunikacijskim sistemima Distrikta potrebna je adresa e-pošte roditelja. Obavezno održavajte važeću adresu e-pošte. Roditelji mogu ažurirati svoje adrese e-pošte za Distrikt prijavom na Skyward i klikom na Informacije o računu ili slanjem e-pošte na family.helpdesk@minnetonkaschools.org.

E-bilteni

Elektronski bilteni okruga i pojedinačnih škola distribuiraju se putem e-pošte i uključuju obavještenja, ažuriranja, informacije o zatvaranju škole, odluke Školskog odbora i još mnogo toga. Sve e-mail adrese roditelja pohranjene u Skywardu automatski su pretplaćene na primanje e-biltena za cijeli okrug. Provjerite je li vaša adresa e-pošte ažurna u Skyward Family Accessu. Ako imate pitanja o tome zašto ne primate obavještenja okruga putem e-pošte, kontaktirajte Službu za pomoć porodicama na family.helpdesk@minnetonkaschools.org.

Razgovarajmo: Web portal za korisničku podršku

Modul "Hajde da razgovaramo" u Distriktu otvoren je za sve članove zajednice da dostave pitanja, prijedloge ili pohvale Distriktu. Vaša poruka će biti podijeljena s odgovarajućom osobom iz osoblja.

Alat za izvještavanje TIPS276

TIPS276 je online alat putem kojeg se mogu prijaviti slučajevi maltretiranja, diskriminacije ili drugi zabrinjavajući incidenti. Prijave se mogu podnijeti anonimno. TIPS276 se nalazi na web stranici Distrikta na minnetonkaschools.org/TIPS276 , kao i unutar funkcije "Let's Talk" na web stranici.

Razglednica školskih vijesti

Razglednica sa školskim novostima se periodično šalje svim porodicama i stanovnicima Distrikta tokom godine, obavještavajući porodice i javnost o školskim informacijama, mogućnostima i novostima.

Godišnji izvještaj i okružni kalendar događaja

Godišnji izvještaj izlazi na jesen i detaljno opisuje postignuća učenika iz prethodne godine, rezultate testova i finansijsku situaciju Distrikta. Zidni kalendar Distrikta distribuira se u augustu. Sadrži dane bez nastave, datume ranijeg i kasnijeg početka nastave, te pojedinačne školske događaje. Sve porodice i stanovnici Distrikta primaju Godišnji izvještaj. Svim roditeljima se u proljeće šalje e-mail s pitanjem žele li primjerak zidnog kalendara za sljedeću školsku godinu.

Obrazovanje zajednice Minnetonka

Minnetonka Community Education (MCE) pruža mogućnosti cjeloživotnog učenja za sve stanovnike okruga od rođenja do starijih osoba. Nudi predškolski i ECFE program, kao i program brige o djeci prije i poslije škole pod nazivom Explorers.

Katalog MCE aktivnosti sa svim ponuđenim kursevima i časovima za sve uzraste objavljuje se u jesen, zimu i proljeće, a dostupan je u štampanom i online obliku.

MCE također organizira niz događaja tokom cijele godine, kao što su Tour de Tonka i Tonka Youth Triathlon.

Posjetite minnetonkacommunityed.org da biste saznali više o MCE-u i svemu što on nudi.

Obavještenja: Telefon, Glas i SMS

Sistem masovnog slanja glasovnih poruka i e-pošte u Distriktu omogućava direktorima i administratorima da šalju e-poruke ili snimljene poruke svim roditeljima u trenutku. U hitnim slučajevima, kao što je zatvaranje škole, poruka će biti poslana na primarni broj telefona koji imamo za vas u našoj bazi podataka. Također ćete dobiti kopiju poruke putem e-pošte.

Za primanje tekstualnih poruka pored glasovnih i e-mail poruka: Prijavite se na Moj SSO i odaberite Skyward Family Access. Kliknite na 'Moj račun' u gornjem desnom uglu ekrana. Da biste pristupili poljima za telefon, kliknite u treće polje za broj telefona. Odaberite 'mobilni' iz ponuđenih opcija, a zatim unesite svoj broj mobilnog telefona. Kliknite na 'Sačuvaj'. (U redu je da vaš broj mobilnog telefona bude naveden više puta u vašem profilu, ako je to ujedno i vaš primarni broj). Molimo vas da svoje kontakt informacije ažurirate u Skyward Family Access. Ažuriranja možete izvršiti slanjem e-maila na family.helpdesk@minnetonkaschools.org .

Vremenske nepogode

Zatvaranje škole zbog lošeg vremena ili drugih vanrednih situacija bit će objavljeno prvenstveno putem web stranice Distrikta i sistema masovnih komunikacija. Ovaj sistem omogućava direktnu komunikaciju sa svakom porodicom u Distriktu putem e-pošte i telefona, gotovo istovremenu, o našim odlukama u vezi s promjenjivim vremenskim uslovima ili drugim vanrednim situacijama.

Sistem masovnih komunikacija Distrikta je veoma efikasan, ali nam je potrebna vaša pomoć u održavanju tačnih telefonskih brojeva. Molimo vas da se uvjerite da su informacije navedene za vas u Skywardu (koje možete pronaći putem MY SSO na web stranici Distrikta) tačne i ažurne. Ako želite primati tekstualne poruke u slučaju zatvaranja škole, kašnjenja ili hitnog slučaja, molimo vas da dodate broj mobilnog telefona u treće polje za telefon u Skywardu. Imajte na umu da naša platforma ne može birati ekstenzije.

Okrug će nastaviti koristiti medijske poruke kao dopunu telefonskim pozivima, e-mailovima i tekstualnim porukama. Radio stanica WCCO-AM i televizijski kanali WCCO-TV, KSTP-TV, FOX9-TV i KARE 11-TV će emitovati naša obavještenja. Detalji o procedurama i komunikacijama Okruga u vezi sa zatvaranjem mogu se pronaći na mreži: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/departments/news/emergency-closing . Ove poruke se dijele svake godine početkom novembra. Imajte na umu da se procedure iz prethodne školske godine mogu promijeniti.

Ako škole moraju biti ranije zatvorene, autobusi će pratiti redovne povratne rute. Molimo vas da razgovarate sa svojim djetetom šta učiniti u slučaju da se škola ranije zatvori i da nikoga nema kod kuće kada dijete stigne.

Prijenos uživo i kablovska televizija

Sastanci Školskog odbora i neki događaji Distrikta dostupni su na zahtjev putem video prijenosa. Sastanci Školskog odbora prenose se uživo. Također se snimaju i arhiviraju na stranici Sastanak Školskog odbora na web stranici Distrikta dan nakon sastanka.

Sastanci Školskog odbora se repriziraju putem kablovske televizije. Molimo kliknite ovdje da biste pogledali raspored emitiranja.

Proces žalbe

Kada imate razmišljanja ili nedoumice u vezi s našim školama, preporučujemo da razgovarate s osobom iz osoblja Distrikta koja je najbliža situaciji, što je obično nastavnik, trener ili savjetnik, koji može najbolje riješiti problem, jer dvosmjerna komunikacija puna poštovanja, takav razgovor, često dovodi do zadovoljavajućeg rješenja. Ako se zadovoljavajuće rješenje ne postigne na prvom nivou, obratite se direktoru škole ili šefu administrativnog odjela. Ako rješenje i dalje nije završeno, obratite se Centru za usluge Distrikta na broj 952-401-5000 ili kliknite na "Let's Talk" na web stranici Distrikta. Politika pritužbi Distrikta (Pravila 103) može se u cijelosti pročitati na stranici Pravila web stranice škola Minnetonka.

Informacije iz studentskog imenika

Napomena: Ovaj odjeljak se odnosi na Politiku 515 Školskog okruga Minnetonka: Zaštita i privatnost evidencije učenika.

Informacije iz imenika učenika smatraju se "javnim" prema državnom zakonu. Osim ako roditelji ne daju konkretne upute o suprotnom, škole moraju dati informacije iz imenika svima koji ih zatraže. Od maja 2023. godine, zakonodavno tijelo države Minnesota ažuriralo je definiciju javnih informacija iz imenika kako bi uključilo: ime učenika, težinu i visinu (samo za sportiste), datume pohađanja, učešće u aktivnostima, primljene diplome i nagrade, slike za upotrebu odobrenu od strane škole i ime roditelja.

Ako ne želite da se ove informacije daju javnosti, molimo vas da pošaljete pismenu obavijest na adresu: Restrict Directory Data, Student Accounting, Minnetonka Schools, 5621 County Rd 101, Minnetonka 55345, do 1. oktobra tekuće školske godine. Ako pismena obavijest bude primljena nakon tog datuma, Student Accounting će sarađivati s porodicama kako bi ažurirali informacije što je prije moguće.

Objavljivanje podataka studenata vojnim regruterima

Savezni zakon nalaže srednjim školama da omoguće vojnim regrutnim službenicima pristup podacima iz javnog imenika i imenima, adresama i kućnim brojevima telefona srednjoškolaca. Roditelji imaju pravo odbiti izdavanje ovih podataka. Za to su potrebna dva obavještenja. 1) Poslati pismeno obavještenje za Ograničenje podataka iz imenika i 2) poslati pismeno obavještenje za Odbijanje izdavanja vojnim regrutnim službenicima direktoru srednje škole najkasnije do 1. oktobra tekuće školske godine. Ako se pismeno obavještenje primi nakon tog datuma, Studentski računovodstveni odjel će sarađivati s porodicama kako bi se informacije ažurirale što je prije moguće.

Privatne informacije

Učenički dosijei, osim informacija iz imenika, smatraju se privatnim. Ovi dosijei su dostupni samo roditeljima i školskom osoblju koje ima legitimni interes. Sav materijal koji pripremi ili prikupi školsko osoblje je dostupan roditeljima. Direktori škola će pomoći roditeljima kad god žele pregledati povjerljivi dosije svog djeteta. Na zahtjev, direktor ili drugi član osoblja će objasniti bilo koji dio dosijea.

Ako se pojedinac ne slaže s informacijama u dosijeu, može tražiti izmjenu evidencije. Molimo vas da pregledate Politiku br. 515 u odjeljku Politika na web stranici Distrikta ili nazovete 952-401-5014 za specifične procedure za izmjenu evidencije. Zabrinutost u vezi s privatnošću studentske dokumentacije treba uputiti službeniku za usklađenost s praksama podataka Distrikta na adresu 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345, telefon 952-401-5014, ili roditelj može podnijeti žalbu Ministarstvu obrazovanja SAD-a.

Elektronska tehnologija

Minnetonka Public Schools believes that educational technology serves as an important tool to accelerate learning, promote innovative mindsets and strengthen student success. All of our students benefit from technology tools that are intentionally integrated into the learning environment. Educational technology tools are utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. Additional information on these technologies as well as an inventory of our curriculum, testing, and assessment core tools and apps can be found on the Minnetonka Public School District website.

Interaktivne učionice (licem u lice i online)

Učionice su opremljene interaktivnim tehnologijama, kao što su:

Rješenja za nadzemno zvučno polje
iPad-ovi 1:1
Interaktivni ili HD ekrani
Softver za upravljanje učenjem Schoology ili Seesaw
Dodatni softverski alati

Lozinke i prijave

Svim učenicima i osoblju dodjeljuju se pristupni podaci za pristup resursima Distrikta. Podaci se distribuiraju učenicima u školi. Učenici su odgovorni za održavanje povjerljivosti i sigurnosti svojih podataka i ne smiju ih dijeliti ni sa kim osim s roditeljima ili starateljima. To uključuje korištenje e-mail adrese i/ili lozinki distrikta za prijavu na račune koji nisu povezani sa školom.

Ako u bilo kojem trenutku učenik osjeti da druga osoba zna njegovu lozinku, treba odmah promijeniti lozinku. Učenici trebaju posjetiti medijski centar u svojoj školi radi pomoći ako izgube ili zaborave lozinku. Roditelji i staratelji mogu se obratiti Službi za pomoć porodicama na family.helpdesk@minnetonkaschools.org ili na broj 952-401-5123.

Prihvatljiva upotreba elektronske tehnologije

Školski okrug Minnetonka omogućava korištenje elektronskih tehnologija za poboljšanje učenja učenika. Sve elektronske tehnologije moraju se koristiti u svrhu podrške obrazovnom programu Okruga. Pristup elektronskim tehnologijama može se ukinuti u bilo kojem trenutku zbog neprimjerene upotrebe. Kako bi se osigurala odgovarajuća upotreba tehnologije, Okrug održava protokole filtriranja i sigurnosti u skladu sa državnim i saveznim zakonima; međutim, učenici snose odgovornost za prihvatljivu upotrebu interneta i elektronskih tehnologija. Učenicima se savjetuje da osoblje Okruga može pratiti korištenje i sadržaj pohranjen na sistemima Okruga.

Politika prihvatljivog korištenja elektronskih tehnologija (Politika br. 524) utvrđuje smjernice za pristup i korištenje elektronskih tehnologija Distrikta od strane učenika.

Individualni iPad program

In Minnetonka, we use technology as one of many important learning tools to accelerate learning, promote innovative mindsets, and strengthen student success. All students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are issued an iPad for educational use as part of our 1:1 iPad program. Students in grades 6-12 bring their device home daily, and K-5 student devices are stored and charged at school. If K-5 devices come home on occasion, the classroom teacher will communicate the specific expectation and educational purpose for that device coming home.

Optional iPad insurance for grades K-12 is available as part of the District’s 1:1 iPad program. Insurance will cover the full calendar year, including summer if the device comes home. The annual cost for iPad insurance is $44 per iPad per year. The insurance program offers complete coverage for the first instance of accidental damage. For more information, see minnetonkaschools.org/district/programs/ipad/insurance.

Više informacija o školskim iPad uređajima možete pronaći na: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/programs/ipad

E-pošta studenta

Email communication is a standard practice for almost every career, profession and post-secondary pursuit. Students must learn to communicate electronically – including attending to e-mail messages, writing e-mail messages and collaborating electronically on projects. Minnetonka Public Schools students in grades 6-12 will receive a Minnetonka e-mail address to use for communicating and collaborating with teachers and classmates.

Javne škole Minnetonka koriste Google aplikacije za obrazovanje, nekomercijalni, sigurni, filtrirani i arhivirani paket alata za škole. E-mail adrese koje dodjeljuje okrug imaju direktnu vezu sa školom i podliježu svim školskim politikama (uključujući politike prihvatljive upotrebe i kodeksa ponašanja ), čak i ako se šalju između učenika izvan školskog dana ili u svrhe koje nisu povezane sa školom. Učenici bi uvijek trebali koristiti svoju e-mail adresu na odgovarajući način i nikada ne slati ništa što ne bi bilo ugodno da pročita nastavnik, direktor ili roditelj.

Digitalno zdravlje i blagostanje

Održavanje zdrave ravnoteže s tehnologijom

Bez obzira da li radite direktno sa studentima ili imate djecu/unuke, svi mi komuniciramo s tehnologijom koja mijenja način na koji učimo i komuniciramo na dnevnoj bazi. Svi mi igramo važnu ulogu u pomaganju studentima da nauče samostalno i na odgovarajući način upravljati vlastitom upotrebom tehnologije, dok to i sami učimo. Digitalno zdravlje i blagostanje je važna diskusija koju treba često ponavljati s djecom od osnovne do srednje škole.

U skladu s Politikom prihvatljive upotrebe elektronskih tehnologija Distrikta (br. 524) , izvan škole, roditelji snose odgovornost za isto usmjeravanje korištenja interneta kao što to čine s izvorima informacija kao što su televizija, telefoni, radio, filmovi i drugi mediji. Roditelji su odgovorni za praćenje korištenja obrazovnih tehnologija Distrikta od strane svog učenika, uključujući školske e-mail račune, iPad uređaje i internet ako učenik pristupa elektronskim tehnologijama Distrikta od kuće ili putem drugih udaljenih lokacija.

Posjetite stranicu Digitalno zdravlje i dobrobit na web stranici Distrikta za više resursa, videozapisa i savjeta za razvoj zdrave upotrebe tehnologije i medija. Web stranica sadrži informacije o praćenju i ograničavanju vremena provedenog pred ekranom, postavljanju tehnoloških očekivanja i još mnogo toga.

Pristup filteru

All Minnetonka School iPads have built-in filtering software blocking access to inappropriate sites regardless of whether the device is at school or off campus. This built-in filter overrides any filtering you may have at home. Many home routers do allow for time limits to be set for network traffic, so parents and guardians may choose to do this. Additional site blocking and monitoring of the district iPad can be set up if desired. Read more and find resources on the Digital Health & Wellness page.

Obrazovni programi

Diferencijacija

Students learn in different ways and at different paces, therefore, Minnetonka teachers are prepared to be responsive to individual learning needs in their classrooms. Differentiation allows students to learn grade level content while considering their own level of readiness and their unique needs to ensure they are learning and growing as expected. As a result, students are more engaged and retain much more of the content taught in class. School Board Policy #612, Differentiation, is available at minnetonkaschools.org/policies, along with all District policies.

English Learner (EL) Services

The English Learner (EL) program provides language development support for multilingual students who are learning English. Students may qualify for EL services if a language other than English is spoken in their home and additional support in developing English proficiency is needed for school success. EL services help students build confidence and academic language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while accessing grade-level curriculum and participating fully in school life.

For more information, please contact the EL Department Chair at 952-401-5637.

Ocjenjivanje i nastavni plan i program

Kao školski sistem, nastavljamo učiti kako najefikasnije procijeniti učenje i time poboljšati naše nastavne prakse kako bismo pomogli svim učenicima da uče. Kao rezultat toga, način na koji ocjenjujemo i izvještavamo o učenju učenicima i porodicama se nastavlja razvijati.

Većina procjena je "zasnovana na kriterijima", što procjenjuje znanje i vještine učenika u odnosu na lokalno identificirane ciljeve učenja, ono što učenici trebaju naučiti i biti u stanju uraditi. Svrha procjene je kontinuirana interakcija s nastavom, tako da svi učenici mogu maksimizirati svoje učenje. Ovo odražava drugačije uvjerenje od testova "utemeljenih na normama" koji se zasnivaju na krivulji zvona koja upoređuje učenike jedne s drugima, a većina učenika je u prosječnom rasponu. U Minnetonki inspirišemo svu djecu da se istaknu, često premašujući vlastita očekivanja.

Uslovi za diplomiranje

Učenici srednjih škola koji su upisali srednju školu u školskoj 2023-24. ili ranije trebaju imati 22,5 bodova da bi diplomirali. Učenici koji su upisali srednju školu u školskoj 2024-25. ili kasnije trebaju imati 23,5 bodova da bi diplomirali. Za specifične zahtjeve pogledajte Politiku školskog odbora br. 613 , Zahtjevi za diplomiranje.

FastBridge Assessments

Students in K-1 complete FastBridge earlyReading and earlyMath assessments to measure foundational reading skills in each respective area. For reading, K-1 students enrolled in Chinese Immersion programming complete earlyReading English during the fall of their Kindergarten year and then move to seasonal Chinese reading assessments.

Students in English and Spanish programming in Grade 2 complete a Curriculum-Based Measure (CBM) in their target language to measure fluency and accuracy, while students in Chinese Immersion complete Pinyin and Character Oral Reading assessments seasonally.

Grade 3 through 5 students complete oral reading fluency assessments in English as well as the target language for those enrolled in Immersion.

Grade 8 students complete the FastBridge FASTtrack Reading and Math assessments, which each measure foundational and broad academic skills.

NWEA testiranje

Students in grades K-7 participate in NWEA assessments. These tests measure what students already know in math and reading and what a student still needs to learn. This assists teachers in targeting instruction to the student’s learning level and to monitor progress within and between school years. Students have one round of testing in the fall and another round of testing in the spring to assess their individual academic growth during the year.

Plan pristupa jeziku

Plan jezičkog pristupa Minnetonki osmišljen je kako bi podržao jasnu i poštovanu komunikaciju s porodicama koje govore jezikom koji nije engleski. Plan pruža praktične smjernice i resurse koji pomažu osoblju, učenicima i porodicama da se povežu i dijele važne informacije. Naš cilj je osigurati da se svaka porodica osjeća dobrodošlo, informirano i da može smisleno učestvovati u obrazovanju svog djeteta. Pročitajte cijeli Plan jezičkog pristupa na web stranici Distrikta.

Uronjenje u jezik

Minnetonka nudi osnovno obrazovanje koje se nastava odvija na engleskom jeziku ili putem jezičkog uranjanja u svakoj od naših osnovnih škola. Mandarinski kineski jezik se nudi u Excelsioru i Scenic Heightsu; španski jezik se nudi u Clear Springsu, Deephavenu, Grovelandu i Minnewashti. Oba jezika se nude u obje srednje škole s posvećenošću kontinuiranom jezičkom razvoju kroz srednju školu. Program uranjanja je osmišljen za djecu koja govore engleski jezik kako bi razvila tečnost u drugom jeziku tokom osnovnih godina, kada djeca prirodno stiču jezičke vještine.

Nastavni plan i program pruža visokokvalitetan program usklađen s tradicionalnim časovima engleskog jezika. Svi učenici osnovne škole učestvuju u nekoliko kulturnih događaja tokom školske godine. Saznajte više o programu jezičkog uranjanja .

Program naprednog učenja

Minnetonka’s Advanced Learning Services are designed to meet the needs of learners who may be academically advanced and/or intellectually gifted. Through a variety of services - each thoughtfully designed to extend specific learning strengths—we provide students additional challenges in the areas that allow them to stretch and flourish.

Za više informacija o naprednom učenju, molimo kontaktirajte Diane Rundquist na 952-401-5100 ili diane.rundquist@minnetonkaschools.org .

Akademski napredno programiranje

Kada djeca pokažu izuzetan uspjeh u jednom ili više akademskih područja, mogu im biti potrebne dodatne mogućnosti učenja izvan redovnog nastavnog plana i programa kako bi napredovali. Izuzetan uspjeh uključuje rad i izvan nivoa razreda te posjedovanje i/ili primjenu znanja na transformativne, složene načine. Proširenje matematike, Proširenje čitanja, Nezavisna istraživanja i Projektno razmišljanje su programi koji služe akademski naprednim učenicima na osnovnoškolskom nivou. Počasni i ubrzani kursevi zadovoljavaju potrebe akademski naprednih učenika srednjih škola. Srednja škola Minnetonka nudi neuporediv niz izazovnih akademskih izbora kako bi učenici mogli maksimalno iskoristiti svoje srednjoškolsko iskustvo, slijediti svoje strasti i pripremiti se za fakultet i karijeru.

Mogućnosti za napredno akademsko usavršavanje dostupne su u svim školama, kroz školska iskustva ili vannastavne akademske klubove i aktivnosti. Mnogi učenici imaju priliku učestvovati na regionalnim, državnim i nacionalnim akademskim takmičenjima.

Intelektualno nadareno programiranje

Children with significantly advanced abilities to problem-solve and synthesize knowledge, and who demonstrate high levels of divergent, critical, logical and abstract thinking, benefit from specialized gifted programming. These learners have IQ scores two standard deviations or more above the norm and are capable of high performance on reasoning tasks when compared to others of similar age, experience and environment. The Wings and Navigator programs at the elementary, and the Advanced Learning Crew Academy program at the middle level, are designed to challenge and support intellectually gifted learners in both cognitive and affective domains.

Usluge specijalnog obrazovanja

Javne škole Minnetonka posvećene su pružanju obrazovanja koje na odgovarajući način zadovoljava potrebe svakog učenika. Za neke učenike potrebna je podrška u obrazovanju putem programa i usluga specijalnog obrazovanja. Odjel za specijalno obrazovanje pruža sveobuhvatan program specijalnog obrazovanja koji je u skladu sa saveznim propisima uključenim u Zakon o obrazovanju osoba sa invaliditetom i državnim zahtjevima Minnesote.

If you have any questions regarding your student's progress and/or special education services, please contact your student's classroom teacher or special education case manager. For further information about education services, referral, eligibility and parents' rights, you can refer to the District's website, or contact the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Christine Breen, at Christine.Breen@minnetonkaschools.org or 952-401-5036.

Podučavanje

Škole u Minnetonki prepoznaju da podučavanje učenika može biti korisno za njihov uspjeh. Tonka Tutoring nudi individualne poduke za sve nivoe i sve predmete po cijenama ispod tržišnih. Za više informacija pozovite 952-401-6800. Politika školskog odbora br. 541 , Podučavanje učenika, detaljno opisuje smjernice za plaćeno podučavanje.

Instrukcije za rad kod kuće

Ako učenik nije u mogućnosti da pohađa redovnu nastavu u redovnoj školi zbog bolesti, povrede ili smještaja u neku vrstu ustanove za liječenje, može se definirati kao učenik koji je vezan za dom. Kako bi se osiguralo da učenik nastavi napredovati u svom individualnom nastavnom planu i programu, licencirani instruktor pruža nastavu kod kuće čim je to praktično moguće. Politika Školskog odbora br. 540 , Nastava kod kuće, pruža smjernice i parametre za podučavanje.

Okruženje bez hemikalija

Škole Minnetonke posvećene su pružanju zdravog, ugodnog i produktivnog okruženja za učenike, osoblje i posjetitelje. Škole Minnetonke provode okruženje bez hemikalija. Upotreba, zloupotreba, posjedovanje, prodaja ili prijenos duhana ili bilo kojih hemikalija od strane učenika, osoblja ili posjetitelja zabranjeni su na svim školskim prostorima.

Anketa studenata Minnesote

Anketa učenika Minnesote je državna anketa koja mjeri različite tipove ponašanja mladih na lokalnom, županijskom i državnom nivou. U ovoj anketi se ne prate individualni, prepoznatljivi podaci učenika. U anketi se postavljaju pitanja kako bi se procijenila vjerovatnoća da će se određena grupa upustiti u nezdravo ponašanje, kao što je konzumiranje alkohola, duhana ili preuzimanje seksualnih rizika. Minnetonka provodi ovu državnu anketu među učenicima 5., 8., 9. i 11. razreda svake tri godine. Posljednji put je provedena 2025. godine, tako da će sljedeći put biti provedena 2028. godine.

Državni testovi procjene

Državni testovi MCA mjere napredak učenika prema državnim akademskim standardima u čitanju, matematici i prirodnim naukama. Za više informacija o državnim testovima, posjetite našu web stranicu.

Tačni datumi testiranja mogu se pronaći na: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/departments/testing-and-assessment

Dani državnog testiranja

Ako je učenik bolestan ili odsutan na dan državnog testiranja, test se može održati na dan nadoknade. Sve škole u Minnesoti odgovorne su za visoku stopu učešća na državnim testovima. Molimo vas da ne zakazujete godišnji odmor, ljekarske ili stomatološke preglede na datume državnog testiranja. Cijenimo vašu saradnju.

Zdravstveni propisi i procedure

The Minnetonka Public School District is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for each employee, student, parent and visitor to our buildings. These guidelines identify and explain the practices and protocols to help ensure that the District has a safe and healthy learning environment and helps mitigate transmission of communicable diseases and illness in our school communities during the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to the handbook information provided below, families may visit the District website Health and Safety Guidelines webpage for more details.

Školski zdravstveni ured

Parents and/or guardians and the child’s medical providers are responsible for the care of an ill student. School health staff provide support to families in their responsibility of caring for their children. The school health offices are staffed all student days by a health paraprofessional with licensed school nurse support in the building or on-call in the District.

Paraprofesionalac u zdravstvu:

brine o djeci koja se razbole ili povrijede u školi.
kontaktira roditelje bolesne djece.
daje određene propisane lijekove.
pruža prvu pomoć u hitnim slučajevima.
assists with health screenings, students with chronic health issues, record keeping and attendance in the elementary schools.

Licencirane školske medicinske sestre:

obavljaju zdravstvene procjene,
pružaju konsultantske i referalne usluge,
pružanje zdravstvenog savjetovanja i zdravstvenog obrazovanja,
pripremiti individualne zdravstvene planove,
delegirati i nadgledati davanje lijekova,
pratiti zdravstveno stanje učenika,
obavljati zdravstvene postupke po potrebi, i
pomoći u aktivnostima prevencije i promocije zdravlja.

Parents, please enter absences into Skyward or call or email the attendance line when your child is tardy, ill or will not be at school for other reasons.

Zarazne bolesti

Zarazne bolesti uzrokuju virusi, bakterije, gljivice ili paraziti i mogu se širiti s jedne osobe na drugu. Roditelji mogu biti obaviješteni kada se u učionici njihovog djeteta identificira zarazna bolest; to će uključivati popis simptoma i druge relevantne informacije. Molimo vas da potičete dobru higijenu i redovno pranje ruku kod kuće.

Roditelji mogu biti zamoljeni da dođu po svoje dijete iz škole u sljedećim okolnostima:

Dijete ima temperaturu od 100 stepeni Fahrenheita ili više.
Dijete povraća i/ili ima proljev.
Dijete ima osip koji može biti povezan s bolešću.
Dijete se ne osjeća dovoljno dobro da bi se vratilo u učionicu.

Roditelji ne bi trebali slati svoje dijete u školu ako:

imaju temperaturu od 38 stepeni Celzijusa ili višu. Učenik treba ostati kod kuće 24 sata nakon što se temperatura vrati na normalu bez lijekova za snižavanje temperature.
povraćao je ili imao proljev. Učenik treba ostati kod kuće do 24 sata nakon posljednje epizode.
imate osip koji može biti povezan s bolešću ili iz nepoznatog uzroka.

Management of head lice is primarily the responsibility of parents. The school follows Minnesota Department of Health and Hennepin County Health Department guidelines to assist in the management/control in the school setting.

Lijekovi na recept

If your child requires a prescription medication, it is best to ask the doctor to schedule the administration times outside of school hours so children can take the medication at home. If your child must take medication at school, it is kept in the Health Office and must be given to the student by the health paraprofessional or licensed school nurse. (See information below on inhalers.) Authorization forms are available in each school health office and on the Minnetonka Public Schools website.

Od roditelja se traži da dostave:

Ovlaštenje i upute ljekara ili licenciranog pružatelja usluga za primjenu u školi;
Dozvola roditelja za primjenu lijeka u školi;
Lijek u originalnom pakovanju za recept od farmaceuta ili ljekara (molimo vas da zamolite farmaceuta da vam obezbijedi posebnu kutiju za školske recepte).

If you have visited an urgent care clinic or hospital emergency room and medication has been prescribed, please have the attending physician give written authorization for the medication to be given at school. Parents are requested to pick up prescription medications at the end of the school year as controlled prescription medications will not be sent home with students. Parents will be asked to pick up all unused or expired medications. Medications that are not picked up will be disposed of per Minnesota State Statute and district policy 516.

Lijekovi koji se mogu kupiti bez recepta

Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications require the same parental authorization and original, labeled bottle as prescriptive medications. They must be administered in a manner consistent with the instructions on the label. The licensed school nurse may request to receive further information about the medication prior to administration of the substance. Parents are asked to give OTC medications, vitamins and other non-prescriptive agents during off-school hours. All medications should be discussed with the licensed school nurse in the building. All students must keep prescription and non-prescription medications in the school health office. Exceptions to this requirement for secondary students are: non-prescription pain relievers, prescription asthma medications self-administered with an inhaler, prescription epinephrine (self-administered) and medications specified in an IEP, Section 504 plan or individual health plan.

Zakon Minnesote dozvoljava učenicima da nose i koriste svoje inhalatore/EpiPen tablete ako se licencirani ljekar koji propisuje lijekove, roditelji i licencirana školska medicinska sestra slože da je učenik pokazao odgovarajuće znanje i znanje o primjeni inhalatora/EpiPen tableta. Potpis naloga za lijek od strane licenciranog ljekara koji propisuje lijekove i potpis roditelja moraju se nalaziti u školskoj zdravstvenoj službi; ovo mora uključivati izjavu o samostalnom nošenju lijekova. Većini učenika osnovne škole potrebna je odrasla osoba koja će nadgledati korištenje inhalatora/EpiPen tableta kako bi se osigurala adekvatna primjena, učestalost, tehnika, propisana upotreba i sigurnost. Od roditelja se traži da obezbijede dodatni inhalator/EpiPen tablete za čuvanje u zdravstvenoj službi u slučaju da se učenici ostave kod kuće ili izgube. Učenici koji nose ove lijekove odgovorni su za pravilnu upotrebu i samo za sebe. Od učenika se traži da prijave zdravstvenoj službi ako koriste inhalatore više od jednom tokom školskog dana. Učenici MORAJU odmah prijaviti zdravstvenoj službi ako koriste EpiPen tablete. Da biste pročitali Politiku br. 516, Lijekovi za učenike , posjetite stranicu Politika na web stranici Distrikta .

Zakon Minnesote dozvoljava, ali ne zahtijeva, školskim okruzima da održavaju i daju epinefrin učeniku ili drugoj osobi za koju se utvrdi da ima tešku alergijsku reakciju, bez obzira na to da li učenik ili druga osoba ima recept za autoinjektor. EpiPens će biti dostupan tokom školskog vremena. Da biste pročitali Politiku br. 517, Prepoznavanje i liječenje anafilakse u školskom okruženju , posjetite stranicu Politika na web stranici Distrikta .

Imunizacije

This is a chart listing immunizations required by grade level.

List of immunizations required for students before Kindergarten.

Škole u Minnetonki učestvuju u inicijativi "Nema vakcina, nema škole" kako bi osigurale da su svi učenici pravilno imunizirani, osim ako roditelj ne zatraži izuzeće iz medicinskih razloga ili savjesnih uvjerenja. Zakon Minnesote nalaže da svako dijete koje pohađa školu bude imunizirano protiv difterije, tetanusa, hripavca, dječje paralize, hepatitisa B, varičela (vodene kozice), ospica, zaušnjaka i rubeole (njemačke ospice) te meningokoka (vidi gornju tabelu).

Students who are entering school for the first time must have their immunization record on file in the school Health Office before starting school. If a student has previously enrolled in another school, parents must present immunization records or exemption documentation (signed by a licensed provider if medically indicated and notarized if a non-medical exemption) before that student enters the District. Forms are available for any school at the District Service Center and on the District website. Please contact the health paraprofessional or licensed school nurse if you have questions or concerns regarding these immunizations.

Ni jedan učenik neće biti obavezan da primi imunizaciju koja je suprotna savjesnim uvjerenjima roditelja ili staratelja. Izjava o izuzeću mora se nalaziti u zdravstvenoj službi i potpisana od strane ovlaštenog notara i roditelja ili staratelja. Učenici sa specifičnim zdravstvenim stanjima mogu imati medicinsko izuzeće koje potpisuje njihov ljekar.

OSIM AKO SE NE DOBIJE GORE NAVEDENA ZAŠTITA ILI SE NE POTPISA ZAKONSKO IZUZETAK, VAŠE DIJETE ĆE BITI ISKLJUČENO IZ DALJNJEG POHAĐANJA ŠKOLE.

Žalimo zbog neophodnosti preduzimanja ovakvih mjera, međutim, državni zakon zahtijeva da se ovi obrasci za imunizaciju ili izuzeće popune i pohrane kako bi se nastavilo pohađanje škole. Roditelji i staratelji bit će obaviješteni o promjenama u zahtjevima za imunizaciju i zamoljeni da dostave potrebne informacije prije isteka roka.

Informacije za kontakt u hitnim slučajevima

Na početku školske godine, morat ćete se prijaviti u Skyward Family Access (pristup putem vašeg SSO-a) kako biste ažurirali podatke za kontakt u hitnim slučajevima. Potrebno je da imamo vaše brojeve telefona, kao i brojeve telefona dva dodatna prijatelja, komšija ili člana porodice koje možemo kontaktirati u slučaju da vašem djetetu zatreba hitna medicinska pomoć. Kućni i poslovni brojevi moraju biti uključeni. Molimo vas da se uvjerite da vaš kontakt za hitne slučajeve naveden u Skyward Family Access zna da ih škola može kontaktirati i da su spremni preuzeti vaše dijete iz škole ako niste dostupni. Također je korisno ako je vaš član porodice, prijatelj ili komšija lako dostupan kada vi niste dostupni.

Molimo Vas da odmah ažurirate sve promjene u informacijama o hitnim slučajevima Vašeg djeteta tokom školske godine.

Nutricionističke usluge

Hranjivi školski obroci su vitalna veza sa fizičkom i intelektualnom spremom učenika. Program usluga ishrane škole Minnetonka pruža učenicima i osoblju kvalitetnu hranu i uslugu u ugodnom okruženju. Informacije navedene u nastavku mogu se naći i na web stranici Distrikta: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/departments/nutrition

Jelovnici za doručak i ručak

Jelovnici za doručak i ručak planiraju se unaprijed i mogu im se pristupiti na web stranici Distrikta na: https://minnetonka.nutrislice.com/m ili putem besplatne aplikacije pod nazivom NutriSlice. Svaka stavka na meniju također uključuje sliku, informacije o alergenima, sastojke i broj ugljikohidrata.

Nutritivni zahtjevi

Naši besplatni obroci za doručak dio su USDA programa školskog doručka (SBP). Obroci za doručak planirani su prema zahtjevima SBP-a, pri čemu se svaki obrok sastoji od jedne do dvije porcije žitarica ili proteina, najmanje jedne porcije voća i 240 ml tekućeg mlijeka. Doručak je dostupan svim učenicima prije početka škole kao praktična usluga "uzmi i ponesi".

Naši besplatni obroci za ručak dio su Nacionalnog programa školskih ručkova Ministarstva poljoprivrede SAD-a (NSLP). Obroci za ručak planirani su prema zahtjevima NSLP-a, pri čemu se svaki obrok sastoji od jedne do dvije unce mesa ili alternative mesu, najmanje jedne porcije voća, povrća, žitarica i 240 ml tekućeg mlijeka. Veličine porcija su one koje se preporučuju u Smjernicama za prehranu Ministarstva poljoprivrede SAD-a. Veličine porcija su prikladne kako bi se učenicima pomoglo da nauče kako bi porcija trebala izgledati. Izbor glavnih jela nudi se na svakom nivou kako bi se pokušale zadovoljiti prehrambene preferencije učenika, uključujući i opciju bez mesa dostupnu svakodnevno.

Plaćanja za obroke

Svaki učenik ima individualni račun za obroke koji se automatski kreira kada se učenik registruje u Minnetonki. Potrebna je avansna uplata koja se dodaje na individualni račun učenika u realnom vremenu. Usluge ishrane su bezgotovinske. Online plaćanja se mogu izvršiti putem vašeg roditeljskog/starateljskog MySSO računa putem Skyward Family Access. Mlijeko dolazi uz svaki obrok, ali nije besplatno ako ga donesete od kuće. Učenici koji donose ručak u školu mogu kupiti mlijeko kao kupovinu po narudžbi. Sve kupovine po narudžbi zahtijevaju novac na računu za obroke vašeg učenika.

Korištenje računa za obroke

Kada učenici dođu na blagajnu, unesu svoj broj na tastaturi i navedu svoje ime. Brojevi na tastaturi se dodjeljuju kada se vaš učenik registruje za pohađanje Školskog okruga Minnetonka Public. Učenici od predškolskog uzrasta do 5. razreda će u učionici dobiti karticu s barkodom i traku za pričvršćivanje koju će blagajnik skenirati. Ove kartice ostaju u učionici i koriste se svaki dan za vrijeme ručka. Blagajnik će teretiti račun na osnovu onoga što učenik ima na svom pladnju za ručak. Svi učenici moraju imati najmanje ½ šolje voća ili povrća na svom pladnju kako bi se kvalifikovali za besplatan doručak ili ručak.

Ako imate pitanja o stanju na računu vašeg učenika, obratite se Odjelu za prehrambene usluge na broj 952-401-5034. Informacije o kupovini doručka i ručka vašeg učenika, broju tastature i informacijama o stanju mogu se pristupiti i putem vašeg Skyward Family Access računa. Molimo vas da redovno provjeravate kupovine i stanje vaših učenika jer zahtijevamo da nam se sva neslaganja prijave u roku od 30 dana.

Stanje računa za obroke

Automatski e-mail će biti poslan roditelju/staratelju kada stanje na računu dostigne 10 USD ili manje. Ovo će biti dnevni podsjetnik sve dok stanje na računu ne dostigne 10,01 USD ili više. Ako želite isključiti podsjetnike o stanju na računu, možete promijeniti ovu postavku na svom Skyward Family Access računu.

Kupovina po narudžbi

Učenici mogu koristiti svoje račune za kupovinu jela po narudžbi u osnovnim školama i višim školama. U osnovnim školama, kupovine po narudžbi za učenike ograničene su na dodatno mlijeko i vodu. Učenici od trećeg do petog razreda također mogu kupiti dodatno glavno jelo. Učenici moraju imati novac na svom računu kako bi mogli kupovati po narudžbi.

Transferi ili povrati stanja na računu

Sav novac koji ostane na računu na kraju godine ostat će u sistemu za sljedeću školsku godinu.

Postoji poseban link za povrat novca i transfere . Nakon što izvršite odabir, bit ćete upućeni da popunite kratki Google obrazac za svoj zahtjev. Molimo vas da pričekate do dvije sedmice da vaš zahtjev bude obrađen.

Beneficije besplatnih i sniženih obroka

Iako će svi obroci USDA za doručak i ručak u školama biti besplatni za sve učenike, i dalje možete ostvariti druge pogodnosti ako se finansijski kvalifikujete za besplatne ili obroke po sniženoj cijeni putem programa obrazovnih pogodnosti. Porodice moraju imati jedno ili više djece koja primaju beneficije MFIP, SNAP ili FDPIR; imati dijete u hraniteljstvu; ili imati prihod domaćinstva u okviru određenih saveznih smjernica. Više informacija možete pronaći na web stranici Okružnih službi za ishranu .

Informacije o programu obroka

Za dodatne informacije o našim programima obroka i pomoć u vezi s dijetalnim ograničenjima ili alergijama posjetite: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/departments/nutrition .

Usluge podrške

Program savjetovanja

The Minnetonka Public Schools counseling program focuses on proactive planning, support and personalization for students. The system provides the type of proactive post-high school planning usually found at high-performing private schools. The goal is for students to know their counselor as the first stop for academic advising, social concerns, and post-high school planning. A specialist in post-high school planning and post-secondary institutions is on staff. Several small group counseling seminars on a wide variety of topics as well as life skills, supports and interventions are also available to students in addition to one-on-one meetings.

Savjetnici pružaju pomoć studentima u sljedećim oblastima:

Planiranje obrazovanja, uključujući odabir fakulteta i prijavu
Akademska procjena
Razvoj karijere
Planiranje nakon srednje škole
Lični/socijalni razvoj (podrška i savjetovanje)
Komunikacija i konsultacije sa osobljem i roditeljima u vezi sa individualnim potrebama
Upućivanje na odgovarajuće školske i/ili resurse u zajednici
Održavanje i obrada studentskih dosijea i prijava

Osoblje za socijalnu i emocionalnu podršku

Svaka škola ima socijalnog radnika, savjetnika i/ili psihologa koji nudi niz usluga podrške.

Osoblje za socijalnu i emocionalnu podršku:

Pruža intervenciju u kriznim situacijama;
Pomaže studentima da pristupe uslugama mentalnog zdravlja;
Facilitates groups for social-emotional skill building;
Koordinira timove za krizne intervencije;
Assists families in understanding a child's social and emotional needs.

Program i resursi fakulteta i karijernog centra

Centar za fakultet i karijeru u srednjoj školi Minnetonka služi svim učenicima i stanovnicima okruga, igrajući vitalnu ulogu u podršci Odjelu za savjetovanje usmjeravajući učenike prema njihovim post-srednjoškolskim ciljevima. Svake godine Centar ugošćuje posjete predstavnika više fakulteta, pružajući vrijedne prilike učenicima da prikupe informacije i direktno se angažuju sa stručnjacima za prijem na fakultet. Molimo vas da posjetite web stranicu Centra za fakultet i karijeru za više informacija i konkretnih detalja. Centar je otvoren od ponedjeljka do petka od 7:45 do 15:00 sati.

Hemijsko zdravlje

Savjetnik za hemijsko zdravlje u srednjoj školi Minnetonka:

Pruža informacije, upućivanje i podršku studentima i porodicama;
Olakšava učeničke diskusijske grupe o donošenju zdravih odluka;
Omogućava grupe podrške studentima;
Pruža obuku osoblju o pitanjima hemijskog zdravlja;
Podržava napore da se utiče na pristupe zajednice upotrebi hemikalija;
Pomaže u implementaciji školskih politika i procedura s administracijom kako bi se ojačalo sigurno okruženje bez hemikalija.

Član 504 Zakona o rehabilitaciji iz 1973. godine

The Minnetonka Public School District does not discriminate against any student on the basis of their disability and allows equal access to and participation in its programs and activities. The District also does not discriminate against anyone because they are associated with someone who is disabled. A student may be eligible for services under the provisions of Section 504 if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, including learning. It is the District’s responsibility to identify and evaluate students who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need specially designed instructional or physical accommodations so those students may receive a free appropriate public education. All students are afforded Tier 1 Universal Access to a wide range of supports across classroom environments. Additional information, including contact information for the 504 Facilitator at each school, is available on the District website.

Web stranica za blagostanje

Web stranica o dobrobiti škola Minnetonka kreirana je za naše roditelje i školsku zajednicu kao alat za pružanje informacija i veza u području akademske, socijalne, emocionalne i bihevioralne dobrobiti učenika. Priloženi resursi pružaju pregled dobrobiti učenika i opisuju školske procese za pristup podršci unutar okruga i od širokog spektra agencija u zajednici koje mogu pružiti dodatnu podršku. Na web stranici o dobrobiti, posjetitelji se upoznaju s brojnim školskim osobljem koje je obučeno i dostupno da pomogne u planiranju dobrobiti vašeg učenika.

Tonka BRIGA

Tonka CARES je raznolika društvena saradnja koja pruža platformu za zdrav razvoj mladih u našoj zajednici. Organizacija nastoji promovirati mentalno zdravlje, prevenciju upotrebe supstanci, ranu intervenciju i oporavak među mladima u Minnetonki. Tonka CARES služi kao središte resursa u našoj zajednici. Za više informacija i povezivanje posjetite https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/partners/tonka-cares .

Porodična saradnja Minnetonka

Udruženje porodica Minnetonka osnovano je 2005. godine kako bi pomoglo u izgradnji zdrave zajednice za djecu i mlade koji pohađaju Javni školski okrug Minnetonka. Partneri udruženja porodica Minnetonka okupljaju se tokom cijele školske godine kako bi dijelili informacije o programima, resursima zajednice i tražili prilike za podršku porodicama i druge mogućnosti za unapređenje zajednice. Udruženje podstiče procese saradnje i objedinjuje perspektive, informacije i resurse različitih partnera i interesnih grupa kako bi se stvorila rješenja za nedostatke u uslugama, koordinaciju usluga i nezadovoljene potrebe porodica u zajednici.

Da biste saznali više o projektima i aktivnostima ove saradnje, posjetite https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/partners/family-collaborative

Prijevoz

Zajedno s organizacijom First Student, Inc., pozivamo sve članove zajednice da doprinesu sigurnosti naših školskih autobusa i njihovoj prilagođenosti učenicima. Svako od nas je član tima za sigurnost školskih autobusa. Svi možemo značajno doprinijeti sigurnosti učenika prilikom ulaska, vožnje i izlaska iz školskih autobusa.

Naknada za prijevoz

Javne škole Minnetonke naplaćuju naknadu za prijevoz autobusom za sve učenike javnih i privatnih škola koji žive u krugu od dvije milje od škole koju pohađaju. Naknada je uvedena 2005. godine kako bi se pomoglo u nadoknadi budžetskih deficita nastalih zbog fiksnog državnog finansiranja tokom nekoliko godina. Naknada iznosi 110 dolara po učeniku, s ograničenjem od 275 dolara po porodici. Za više informacija posjetite www.minnetonkaschools.org/transportation .

Pravila sigurnosti u autobusu

Sigurnost na autobuskim stajalištima i u školskom autobusu zavisi od saradnje i odgovornog ponašanja svakog učenika. Molimo vas da razgovarate o sljedećim sigurnosnim pravilima sa svojim djetetom. Tokom prve sedmice škole, vozači autobusa će naglasiti ove tačke svojim putnicima:

Budite tačni kako biste autobus održali red vožnje.
Pravilno ukrcavanje i izlazak iz autobusa.
Pratite upute vozača autobusa.
Ostanite sjediti.
Ne ugrožavajte sebe ili druge.
Ne unosite životinje, hranu, pića, duhan, hemikalije ili opasne predmete u autobus.
Govorite i ponašajte se pristojno.
Pomozite u održavanju čistoće i sigurnosti vašeg autobusa.

Učenici koji se ne pridržavaju sigurnosnih pravila bit će prijavljeni direktoru. Roditelji se mole da naglasite činjenicu da je vožnja autobusom privilegija rezervirana za učenike koji poštuju pravila i pristojno se ponašaju prema drugima.

Kamere i GPS u autobusima prate ponašanje

Znak unutar svakog autobusa Školskog okruga Minnetonka označava prisustvo video kamere. Video kamere omogućavaju školskim administratorima i upravi autobuske kompanije da prate ponašanje učenika. Svi autobusi su također opremljeni globalnim pozicionim sistemima (GPS), koji omogućavaju školskim službenicima da prate transportne rute. Molimo vas da pitanja ili nedoumice u vezi s korištenjem video kamera ili GPS-a u autobusima uputite Uredu za transport okruga na broj 952-401-5023.

Zajednički napor

Pravo je svakog učenika da se prema njemu postupa na razuman i s poštovanjem, bilo u školi ili u školskom autobusu. Kada se dogode poremećaji u školskom autobusu, oni su obično povezani s nedoličnim ponašanjem učenika. Problemi mogu nastati kao rezultat postupaka jednog učenika, interakcije među više učenika ili interakcije između učenika i njihovog vozača. Željeli bismo se pozabaviti ovim problemima nedoličnog ponašanja prije nego što dostignu nivo uznemiravanja. Po pravilu, vozači školskih autobusa ispravljaju ili prijavljuju nedolično ponašanje što je prije moguće nakon što ga uoče. Međutim, mogu se dogoditi problemi u ponašanju koji su neugodni za učenika, ali nisu lako očigledni vozaču. Molimo vas da ne oklijevate prijaviti ili ohrabriti svoje dijete da prijavi incidente uznemiravanja koji možda nisu došli do naše pažnje kroz svakodnevnu komunikaciju. Kao dio vašeg školskog transportnog tima, posvećeni smo cilju pružanja sigurne i ugodne vožnje za sve učenike na dnevnoj bazi. Vaša saradnja je uvijek cijenjena u pomaganju da postignemo ovaj cilj.

Ulazak i izlazak iz autobusa

Roditelji se podstiču da sa svojom djecom pregledaju sljedeće predložene procedure za ulazak i izlazak iz školskih autobusa.

Ulazak u autobus

Dođite na autobusku stanicu pet minuta prije predviđenog vremena dolaska autobusa. Dok čekate autobus, držite se podalje od ruba kolovoza ili na trotoaru. Budite razumno tihi kako biste izbjegli uznemiravanje drugih.
Ne izlazite na ulicu kako ne biste postali opasnost u saobraćaju za ljude koji prolaze pored stanice. Područje autobuske stanice nije igralište.
Ne budi smetlar. Ti si gost na autobuskoj stanici i privilegija ti je da je koristiš.
Postrojite se u koloni jedan po jedan, na udaljenosti od jednog do jednog metra od ruba ceste.
Ne prilazite autobusu dok se ne zaustavi i vrata ne budu otvorena. Sačekajte da vam vozač autobusa da znak za ulazak u autobus.
Ako se autobuska stanica nalazi na suprotnoj strani ulice, sačekajte da se autobus zaustavi i da se aktivira sistem upozorenja na crveno svjetlo. Vozač autobusa će vam dati znak da pređete ulicu. Pogledajte u oba smjera prije prelaska.
U autobus se ukrcavajte u koloni jedan za drugim. Koristite rukohvate. Idite direktno do svog sjedišta i ostanite na istom mjestu.

Izlazak iz autobusa

Sačekajte da se autobus zaustavi prije nego što ustanete. Koristite rukohvat, pravite korak po korak, nemojte se gurati niti odgurivati i idite direktno u školu ili kuću.
Učenici koji moraju preći cestu trebaju se postrojiti 3 metra ispred autobusa, pogledati vozača autobusa i pričekati njegov znak rukom za prelazak ulice. Prilikom prelaska ulice, pogledajte u oba smjera. Ne zaboravite se udaljiti od autobusa nakon izlaska.

Sigurnost učenika

Učenici od vrtića do 8. razreda moraju imati certifikat za vožnju školskim autobusom. Tokom prvih šest sedmica škole, učenici će dobiti sigurnosnu obuku potrebnu za certifikaciju. Kako bi se istakle ove aktivnosti, država Minnesota je prvu sedmicu svake školske godine proglasila Sedmicom sigurnosti školskog autobusa.

Obuka učenika uključuje nastavu u učionici i praktičnu obuku u školskom autobusu. Nakon završetka obuke, učenik će biti u stanju da demonstrira specifična znanja i vještine, uključujući:

Prijevoz školskim autobusom je privilegija, a ne pravo
Razumijevanje politika Distrikta o ponašanju učenika i sigurnosti školskog autobusa
Primjereno ponašanje u autobusu
Opasne zone oko školskog autobusa
Procedure za siguran ulazak i izlazak iz školskog autobusa
Procedure za siguran prelazak trake za vozila
Evakuacija školskog autobusa i drugi postupci u hitnim slučajevima
Sigurnosne procedure za pješake i bicikliste

Kada je u pitanju sigurnost, vožnja školskim autobusom je privilegija, a ne pravo učenika. Kako bi se osiguralo da je sigurnost primarni faktor u školskom prijevozu, politika definira odgovornosti učenika, roditelja/staratelja, direktora škola i vozača autobusa.

Sigurnost: Učenici-vozači

Učenici koji su pokazali da posjeduju potrebno znanje i vještine za vožnju školskog vozila i koji nastave da ih pokazuju, imat će pravo vožnje tim vozilima. Učenicima koji prvobitno nisu pokazali ili koji u bilo kojem trenutku prestanu da pokazuju ove kompetencije, bit će oduzeta prava na vožnju školskim vozilom u skladu s procedurama Distrikta.

Sigurnost: Roditelj/Staratelji

Odrasle osobe koje su zakonski roditelji ili staratelji učenika, prema zakonu države Minnesota, odgovorne su za prijevoz svoje djece do i od škole i školskih aktivnosti u slučaju da ta djeca nisu u mogućnosti ili ne žele pokazati potrebne kompetencije za vozila škole jahanja. Roditelji/staratelji su također odgovorni za sigurnost svoje djece na autobuskoj stanici u susjedstvu i za prijevoz djece do i od najbliže autobuske stanice u slučaju da školsko vozilo ne može biti raspoređeno bliže njihovoj kući.

Sigurnost: Direktori škola

Direktori i određeno osoblje škole odgovorni su za obuku i certificiranje učenika za vještine korištenja vozila škole jahanja, biciklizma i pješačkog saobraćaja. Direktor će suspendovati privilegiju korištenja vozila škole jahanja učenicima koji nisu dobili certifikat i učenicima koji nastave s lošim ponašanjem tokom školske godine.

Sigurnost: Vozači školskih autobusa

Profesionalni vozači školskih autobusa odgovorni su za demonstraciju vještina i znanja propisanih statutom Minnesote i specifikacijama ugovora Distrikta.

Potrebna je propusnica za vožnju drugim autobusom

Radi sigurnosti učenika, pristup propusnicama za goste autobusa razlikuje se ovisno o razredu učenika.

Osnovna škola: K-5

Propusnice za goste autobusa neće biti izdavane. U slučaju nužde, kontaktirajte kancelariju vaše osnovne škole kako biste dobili hitnu propusnicu za goste autobusa koju izdaje direktor vaše škole.

Osnovna škola: 6-8

Propusnice za autobus za goste dostupne su učenicima osnovne škole. Za odobrenje propusnica za goste obratite se direktno uredu vaše osnovne škole.

Srednja škola: 9-12

Ako učenik ima važeću autobusku kartu za tekuću školsku godinu, dozvoljeno mu je da se vozi alternativnim autobusom bez propusnice za goste. Prilikom ulaska u autobus, učenici moraju vozaču autobusa pokazati svoju važeću autobusku kartu, u suprotnom će im biti odbijen pristup.

Informacije o prijevozu autobusom poslane poštom krajem augusta

Informacije o autobuskom prevozu, uključujući brojeve autobusa, lokaciju autobuske stanice, vrijeme preuzimanja i približno vrijeme povratka, bit će poslane poštom na kućnu adresu svakog učenika krajem augusta.

Ako pronađete grešku na svojoj autobuskoj karti, molimo vas da kontaktirate Odjel za transport na 952-401-5023 ili transportation@minnetonkaschools.org .

Autobusi će saobraćati na prvobitno utvrđenim rutama najmanje tokom prve pune sedmice školske godine. Promjene na nekoliko ruta su moguće nakon prve sedmice kako bi se prilagodile nove porodice u Distriktu i ispravili eventualni problemi. Porodice će uvijek biti unaprijed obaviještene putem e-pošte i/ili SMS poruke o svim promjenama u njihovim autobuskim rutama ili vremenima preuzimanja. To često znači kašnjenje od nekoliko dana prije nego što tražena promjena stupi na snagu.

Praćenje autobusa MyStop

MyStop je web-bazirana aplikacija dostupna svim roditeljima u Minnetonki čija djeca putuju autobusom, a putem pametnog telefona, tableta ili računara mogu pristupiti trenutnoj lokaciji autobusa i procijenjenom vremenu dolaska. Omogućava vam da vidite u koje vrijeme će autobus biti na stanici vašeg djeteta. Aplikacija se pokreće GPS prijenosom podataka iz autobusa svake jedne do dvije minute.

Saznajte više o aplikaciji i pogledajte upute na web stranici Odjela za promet okruga.

Dobrovoljno osiguranje studenata od nezgode

Plan osiguranja učenika od nezgode dostupan je svim učenicima od predškolskog uzrasta do 12. razreda u školskom okrugu Minnetonka. Plan se nudi jer Javne škole Minnetonka ne pružaju nikakvu vrstu zdravstvenog osiguranja ili osiguranja od nezgode za povrede koje vaš učenik zadobije u školi ili tokom učešća u međuškolskim sportskim/aktivnostima. Učešće u planu osiguranja od nezgode nije obavezno, međutim, ako smatrate da je vaše trenutno zdravstveno osiguranje neadekvatno (visoka franšiza) ili nemate osiguranje za svog učenika/učenike, preporučujemo vam da pregledate program osiguranja učenika od nezgode.

This policy is offered and provided by Student Assurance Services, Inc. of Stillwater, Minnesota. Please carefully review the information on the enrollment form. You will find an explanation of coverage, a list of policy exclusions, and information on the enrollment process.

Ovaj kratki video link također pruža kratak opis ponuđenog osiguranja za studente od nezgode: Osiguranje za studente od nezgode - YouTube

Da biste kupili osiguranje za svog učenika/učenike, posjetite web stranicu Službe za osiguranje učenika i odaberite "Upis" pod "Učenici i roditelji od predškolskog uzrasta do 12. razreda". Postavit će vam se 2 jednostavna pitanja o "državi" i "školskom okrugu" koji vaš/vaši učenik/učenici pohađa/pohađaju. Nakon odabira, kliknut ćete na link "Kupite online" i popuniti online obrazac. Kada transakcija bude uspješna, dobit ćete identifikacijsku karticu za svog/vaše učenika/učenike. Molimo vas da odštampate identifikacijsku karticu za svoju evidenciju.

Ako želite odštampati i poslati svoju registraciju poštom, molimo vas da i obrazac za upis i premiju pošaljete direktno na adresu Student Assurance Services, Inc – PO Box 196 Stillwater, MN 55082. Molimo vas da ove informacije ne šaljete školskom okrugu Minnetonka.

All coverage will become effective the day after insurance is purchased online. If mailed, coverage will become effective the day after the postmark date on the envelope. All coverage expires on June 30, 2027.

All questions regarding the coverage, processing of claims, enrollment, etc. should be directed to Student Assurance Services, Inc. at (800) 328-2739 or (651) 439-7098.

Godišnje obavještenje okruga

Obavještenje o smještaju u vezi s vjerskim i kulturnim običajima

Školski okrug će uložiti razumne napore kako bi učenicima omogućio izuzeće od nastavne aktivnosti zbog vjerskog običaja ili običaja, obilježavanja ili ceremonije američke kulture Indijanaca. Zahtjevi se trebaju uputiti direktno direktoru škole.

Obavještenje McKinney-Vento: Obrazovanje beskućničke djece i omladine

Zakon McKinney-Vento definira beskućničku djecu i mlade kao djecu i mlade koji nemaju stalno, redovno i odgovarajuće noćno prebivalište, a uključuje djecu i mlade koji su:

dijeljenje smještaja s drugim osobama zbog gubitka smještaja, ekonomskih poteškoća ili sličnog razloga
život u motelima, hotelima, kampovima prikolica ili kampovima zbog nedostatka alternativnog adekvatnog smještaja
život u hitnim ili privremenim skloništima
napušteni u bolnicama
život u primarnom noćnom prebivalištu koje je javno ili privatno mjesto koje nije namijenjeno za ili se obično koristi kao redovan smještaj za spavanje ljudi
život u automobilima, parkovima, javnim prostorima, napuštenim zgradama, nekvalitetnim stambenim objektima, autobuskim ili željezničkim stanicama ili sličnim okruženjima; i
djeca migranti koja se kvalificiraju kao beskućnici jer žive u gore opisanim okolnostima

Ako lično znate ili poznajete bilo koju djecu ili mlade koji se mogu kvalifikovati prema gore navedenim kriterijima, Školski okrug pruža sljedeća uvjeravanja roditeljima i starateljima beskućničke djece i mladih i beskućničke omladine bez pratnje:

Dijete ili mlada osoba bit će odmah upisani i bit će im dozvoljeno da u potpunosti učestvuju u školi, čak i ako nisu u mogućnosti da dostave dokumentaciju koja je inače potrebna za upis (npr. akademsku evidenciju, vakcinaciju i drugu potrebnu zdravstvenu dokumentaciju, dokaz o prebivalištu ili drugu dokumentaciju) ili ako su propustili rokove za prijavu ili upis tokom bilo kojeg perioda beskućništva.
Beskućnici nisu stigmatizirani niti segregirani na osnovu svog statusa beskućnika i imaju pune i jednake obrazovne i srodne mogućnosti.
Značajne prilike za učešće u obrazovanju svoje djece, uključujući posebna obavještenja o događajima, roditeljske sastanke, biltene i pristup učeničkoj evidenciji.
Neposredan upis i prijevoz do matične škole. „Matična škola“ označava školu koju je dijete ili mlada osoba pohađalo kada je bilo stalno smješteno ili školu u koju je dijete ili mlada osoba posljednji put upisano, uključujući predškolsku ustanovu.
Pismeno objašnjenje svih odluka vezanih za odabir škole ili upis koje je donijela škola, lokalna obrazovna agencija ili uključena državna obrazovna agencija, uključujući prava roditelja, staratelja ili maloljetnika bez pratnje na žalbu i brzo rješavanje takvih odluka.

Please contact Christine Breen, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and homeless liaison for the District, at 952-401-5036 or Christine.Breen@minnetonkaschools.org for additional information about the rights and services described above.

Obavještenje o azbestu

U skladu sa Zakonom o hitnim odgovorima na opasnost od azbesta (AHERA), Pravilom o materijalima koji sadrže azbest (ACM) u školama (40 CFR dio 763, pododjeljak E) Agencije za zaštitu okoliša (EPA) i pravilima i propisima Ministarstva zdravstva Minnesote (MDH), Javne škole Minnetonke prate sav ACM unutar zgrada svog okruga i vrše periodični nadzor i ponovne inspekcije kako bi se osiguralo da se materijali održavaju u dobrom stanju. Ako se ACM poremeti aktivnostima renoviranja ili ako je potrebna akcija odgovora, primjenjuju se i slijede odgovarajuće mjere opreza i/ili metode smanjenja kako je definirano u saveznim i državnim propisima.

Za više informacija o planovima upravljanja azbestom u Distriktu, molimo kontaktirajte Jima McCanna na broj 952-401-5038.

Integrisano upravljanje pesticidima

Obavještenje o pesticidima Sve škole u Minnesoti su obavezne obavijestiti roditelje/staratelje i školske zaposlenike da mogu zatražiti da budu obaviješteni prije primjene pesticida na školskom posjedu. Pesticidi uključuju hemikalije koje se koriste za suzbijanje insekata, korova, glodara ili drugih štetočina kako je definirano zakonom (MS 123B.575, Pododjeljak 9).

Kako bi pružile potrebne informacije, škole moraju voditi spisak roditelja/staratelja i školskih zaposlenika koji traže obavještenje. Škole također moraju dostaviti informacije o pojedinačnim primjenama pesticida na zahtjev, uključujući naziv pesticidnog proizvoda, te vrijeme i lokaciju planirane primjene. Procijenjeni raspored primjena pesticida dostupan je za pregled ili kopiranje u školskoj kancelariji.

Pesticidi i nehemijski tretmani mogu se koristiti u kombinaciji u školama i oko njih iz različitih razloga, uključujući suzbijanje štetočina koje mogu ugristi, uboditi, širiti bolesti, izazvati astmu i/ili izazvati alergijsku reakciju. Pesticidi se također mogu koristiti za sprječavanje ili kontrolu oštećenja materijala unutar školske zgrade ili na samoj školskoj zgradi, ili za suzbijanje štetočina ili korova koji se smatraju smetnjom.

Dugoročni uticaji na zdravlje djece usljed primjene takvih pesticida ili klase hemikalija kojoj pripadaju možda nisu u potpunosti shvaćeni. Djeca mogu biti podložnija pesticidima od odraslih zbog svoje manje veličine i brzog rasta i razvoja. Također, njihovo razigrano ponašanje može ih izložiti većoj količini ostataka pesticida.

Kako bi se ograničila potencijalna izloženost pesticidima, ova škola se pridržava sigurnosnih propisa kako bi se osigurala pravilna primjena pesticida. Svi pesticidni proizvodi koji se koriste u školskim zgradama i oko njih moraju biti registrovani kod Ministarstva poljoprivrede Minnesote i Agencije za zaštitu okoliša SAD-a. Osim toga, zaposleni u školi i certificirani i licencirani aplikatori su, prema državnom i saveznom zakonu, obavezni da se pridržavaju svih zahtjeva etikete pesticida, uključujući gradilišta, stope primjene, intervale ponovnog ulaska, postavljanje, upotrebu lične zaštitne opreme, ograničenja upotrebe i odlaganje na etiketi proizvoda.

Za pojedinačna obavještenja o primjeni pesticida, molimo kontaktirajte Jima McCanna na 952-401-5038.

Plan upravljanja kvalitetom zraka u zatvorenom prostoru

Kao dodatni zahtjev Ministarstva obrazovanja, Javne škole Minnetonke razvile su i implementirale Plan upravljanja kvalitetom zraka u zatvorenom prostoru koji se bavi problemima kvalitete zraka u zatvorenom prostoru u cijelom Distriktu. Obilasci i inspekcije zgrada se vrše svake godine kako bi se otkrili trenutni problemi i spriječili budući problemi. Informacije su također dostupne od Ministarstva zdravstva Minnesote na https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/air/schools/index.html

Ako imate bilo kakvih pitanja ili nedoumica u vezi s kvalitetom zraka u zatvorenom prostoru, kontaktirajte Jima McCanna na broj 952-401-5038.

Plan upravljanja olovnim vodama

Javne škole Minnetonke su tradicionalno provodile, i nastavljaju provoditi, testiranje olova u vodi za piće prema preporukama Ministarstva zdravstva Minnesote pod nazivom „Smanjenje olova u vodi za piće: Tehnički vodič za školske i vrtićke ustanove u Minnesoti“. Svi građani koji su zainteresirani za raspravu o okružnom programu olova u vodi za piće ili rezultatima, mogu kontaktirati Jima McCanna na broj 952-401-5038.

Politike okruga

Molimo vas da se upoznate sa svim pravilima Distrikta. Sažeci često korištenih pravila za učenike navedeni su u nastavku. Pravila periodično ažurira Školski odbor. Da biste u potpunosti pročitali sva trenutna pravila Distrikta, posjetite https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/policies .

Politika 417 - Kršenja u vezi s upotrebom hemikalija

Svrha ove politike je održavanje sigurnog i zdravog okruženja za zaposlenike, učenike i posjetitelje, te popis mjera koje će se poduzeti u slučaju da učenici prekrše politiku o radnom mjestu bez droga i školi bez droga.

Politika 427 - Uznemiravanje i nasilje

Svrha ove politike je održavanje okruženja za učenje i rad koje je slobodno od uznemiravanja i nasilja na osnovu rase, boje kože, vjeroispovijesti, religije, nacionalnog porijekla, spola, roda, dobi, bračnog statusa, porodičnog statusa, statusa u pogledu javne pomoći, seksualne orijentacije ili invaliditeta.

Politika 501 - Školsko oružje

Politika Javnih škola Minnetonka ("Školski okrug") je održavanje pozitivnog, sigurnog okruženja za učenje i rad.

Politika 502 - Prisustvo

Ova politika prepoznaje da je pohađanje škole odgovornost učenika i roditelja/staratelja, uz podršku nastavnika i uprave. Stoga je svrha ove politike poticanje redovnog pohađanja škole i tačnosti kako bi se učenje moglo odvijati. Namjera je da bude pozitivna, a ne kaznena, a sve poduzete mjere bit će u najboljem interesu učenika. Ova politika će pomoći porodicama i školskom osoblju u donošenju odluka o pohađanju nastave.

Pravilo 504 - Pravila oblačenja i izgleda učenika

Školski okrug Minnetonka poštuje prava učenika da se izraze načinom odijevanja i očekuje od učenika da poštuju školsku zajednicu i ostale učenike odijevajući se prikladno za okruženje za učenje od predškolskog uzrasta do 12. razreda.

Pravilo 506 - Disciplina i kodeks ponašanja učenika

Svrha ove politike je osigurati da su učenici svjesni i da se pridržavaju očekivanja Školskog okruga Minnetonka u vezi s ponašanjem učenika. Takvo poštivanje će poboljšati sposobnost Okruga da održava disciplinu i osigura da nema ometanja obrazovnog procesa. Okrug će poduzeti odgovarajuće disciplinske mjere kada se učenici ne pridržavaju Kodeksa ponašanja učenika utvrđenog ovom politikom.

Obrazac: Postupak disciplinske žalbe

Politika 510 - Program vannastavnih aktivnosti

Od svog osnivanja, Školski okrug Minnetonka ponosan je što pruža zaista sveobuhvatno obrazovanje. Prepoznajući akademsku nastavu i postignuća kao srž naše misije, Školski okrug Minnetonka također insistira na i podržava one aktivnosti koje jačaju akademske težnje učenika kojima služimo. Vannastavne aktivnosti su ključne za pružanje obrazovanja svjetske klase. Mogućnosti koje se ne nalaze u tradicionalnoj učionici poboljšavaju iskustvo učenika danas, kao i pripremaju ih za životne izazove koji su pred nama. Različite vannastavne aktivnosti, i takmičarske i netakmičarske, igraju važnu ulogu u akademskom, društvenom, fizičkom i emocionalnom razvoju učenika njegujući sljedeće: upornost, samodisciplinu, etičko ponašanje, sposobnost rada s drugima, liderske kvalitete, razumijevanje važnosti fizičkog zdravlja i kondicije, vještine postavljanja ciljeva i praćenja, pozitivnu sliku o sebi, iskustvo takmičenja.

Član 514 - Zabrana maltretiranja

Sigurno i uljudno okruženje je potrebno kako bi učenici učili i postigli visoke akademske standarde te promovirali zdrave ljudske odnose. Maltretiranje, kao i drugo nasilno ili remetilačko ponašanje, je ponašanje koje ometa sposobnost učenika da uči i/ili sposobnost nastavnika da obrazuje učenike u sigurnom okruženju. Školski okrug Minnetonka ne može u svakom trenutku pratiti aktivnosti učenika i eliminirati sve incidente maltretiranja među učenicima, posebno kada učenici nisu pod direktnim nadzorom školskog osoblja. Međutim, u mjeri u kojoj takvo ponašanje utiče na obrazovno okruženje Okruga i prava i dobrobit njegovih učenika i pod kontrolom je Okruga u njegovom normalnom radu, Okrug namjerava spriječiti maltretiranje i poduzeti mjere za istragu, reagiranje, sanaciju i discipliniranje onih djela maltretiranja koja nisu uspješno spriječena. Svrha ove politike je pomoći Okrugu u njegovom cilju sprječavanja i reagiranja na djela maltretiranja, zastrašivanja, nasilja, odmazde, osvete i drugih sličnih remetilačkih i štetnih ponašanja.

Politika 515 - Zaštita i privatnost učeničkih zapisa

Školski okrug prepoznaje svoju odgovornost u pogledu prikupljanja, održavanja i distribucije učeničkih dosijea i zaštite prava učenika na privatnost, kako je propisano saveznim zakonom i državnim statutima.

Politika 524 - Prihvatljiva upotreba elektronskih tehnologija

Svrha ove politike je da utvrdi smjernice za pristup, kao i za prihvatljivo i sigurno korištenje elektronskih tehnologija Distrikta. Elektronske tehnologije uključuju, ali nisu ograničene na mrežne sisteme i komponente, računare i periferne uređaje, štampače, telefone, mrežne sisteme i komponente, te aplikacije koje podržavaju i/ili kojima pristupaju.

Politika 525 - Web stranica i intranet

Svrha ove politike je da se odobri uspostavljanje web stranice i intranet sistema Distrikta i da se postavi politika za prihvatljivo korištenje web stranice i intranet sistema Distrikta. Ova politika dopunjuje politiku Distrikta o prihvatljivom korištenju računarske mreže i interneta.

Pravilo 526 - Korištenje mobilnih telefona i drugih ličnih elektronskih uređaja od strane učenika

Svrha ove politike je da se postave očekivanja za odgovarajuću upotrebu postojećih i novih tehnologija koje učenici mogu posjedovati, uključujući, ali ne ograničavajući se na mobilne telefone, digitalne fotoaparate/video kamere i/ili telefone s kamerom, lične digitalne asistente (PDA), iPod-e, MP3 uređaje, pejdžere i druge lične elektronske uređaje sposobne za prenos podataka ili slika.

Politika 532 - Službenik za mir

Svrha ove politike je da opiše odgovarajuću upotrebu policajaca i kriznih timova za uklanjanje, ako je potrebno, učenika sa školskog posjeda u Minnetonki. To bi uključivalo uklanjanje učenika s Individualiziranim obrazovnim planom (IEP).

Politika 533 - Dobrobit

Svrha ove politike je osigurati školsko okruženje koje promovira i štiti zdravlje, dobrobit i sposobnost učenja učenika podržavajući zdravu prehranu, fizičku aktivnost te socijalno i emocionalno zdravlje. Školski okrug Minnetonka posvećen je unapređenju razvoja cjeloživotnih praksi dobrobiti kroz aktivno partnerstvo s roditeljima i zajednicom.

Pravilo 541 - Podučavanje

Škole u Minnetonki prepoznaju da podučavanje učenika može biti korisno za postignuća učenika, kao dodatak očekivanjima Distrikta opisanim u Viziji Distrikta.

Politika 542 - Uljudnost studenata

Pozitivno i stimulativno okruženje za učenje je ključno za uspjeh učenika. Kultura školskog okruga Minnetonka će pokazati podršku i brigu za sve članove naše zajednice. Svrha ove politike, u skladu sa zakonom i prihvaćenim pravilima civilnog društva, jeste održavanje okruženja za učenje koje je legalno, etično i ne predstavlja zlostavljanje.

Pravilo 543 - Nesigurno ponašanje učenika

Pozitivno i stimulativno okruženje za učenje ključno je za uspjeh učenika. Kultura školskog okruga Minnetonka će pokazati podršku i brigu za sve članove naše zajednice. Svrha ove politike je da se u najvećoj mogućoj mjeri osigura da svi učenici u javnim školama Minnetonke imaju sigurne i zaštićene škole te sigurno i uredno okruženje koje pogoduje učenju.

Politika 618 - Procjena postignuća učenika

Svrha ove politike je uspostavljanje razumijevanja i komunikacije kako bi se povezali procesi ocjenjivanja, testiranja, nastavni plan i program i nastava učenika.

Pravilo 621 - Domaća zadaća

Primarna svrha ove politike je prenijeti poruku učenicima, nastavnicima i roditeljima o vrijednosti i prednostima domaćih zadaća.

Politika 903 - Posjetioci škola i lokacija

Svrha ove politike je informirati školsku zajednicu i širu javnost o stavu Školskog odbora u vezi s posjetiocima školskih zgrada i druge školske imovine.

Prava i obaveze studenata

Uvod

Učenici, osoblje i roditelji dijele odgovornost za održavanje sigurnog i poštovanog okruženja za učenje. Primjereno ponašanje je ključna komponenta u ovom sigurnom i poštovanom okruženju i ujedno je snažan pokazatelj uspjeha učenika. Kada se učenik upusti u neprikladno ponašanje, članovi osoblja će sarađivati s njim kako bi se riješilo takvo ponašanje. Moguće intervencije uključuju edukaciju, restituciju, medijaciju, savjetovanje, roditeljski sastanak, time-out, gubitak privilegija, pritvor ili upućivanje u ured direktora.

Svaki učenik koji se upusti u bilo kakvo neprikladno ponašanje bit će disciplinski kažnjen u skladu s pravilima o disciplini Distrikta i škole te zakonima države Minnesota. Pravila Distrikta i škole primjenjuju se na školske zgrade, školsko dvorište i školsku imovinu, aktivnosti ili izlete koje sponzorira škola, stajališta školskih autobusa, školske autobuse, školska vozila ili bilo koja druga vozila odobrena za školske svrhe, područje ulaska ili odlaska iz školskih prostorija ili događaja i sve školske funkcije. Pravila Distrikta i škole također se primjenjuju na svakog učenika čije ponašanje u bilo koje vrijeme ili na bilo kojem mjestu ometa ili opstruira misiju, uvjerenja ili rad školskog okruga ili sigurnost ili dobrobit učenika, drugih učenika ili zaposlenika. Pogledajte Disciplinu i Kodeks ponašanja, Pravila školskog odbora br. 506 .

Neka ponašanja mogu biti toliko ozbiljna da zahtijevaju isključenje, suspenziju, isključenje ili izbacivanje iz škole. Ove posljedice su rezervisane za značajno kršenje školskih pravila ili akumulaciju određenog kršenja. Ova ponašanja, koja ometaju i/ili remete obrazovni proces, predstavljaju opasnost ili potencijalnu opasnost ili ugrožavaju javnu i/ili privatnu imovinu, su neprihvatljiva i neće se tolerisati u školskom okruženju. Ponašanja ove vrste uključuju, ali nisu ograničena na upotrebu hemikalija, tešku neposlušnost, verbalni/fizički napad, zlostavljanje/tuče, krađu, veće poremećaje, zakonski prekršaj i posjedovanje oružja, vandalizam i posjedovanje/upotrebu pribora za drogu.

Učenici koji su počinili ove prekršaje mogu biti suspendovani od jednog do deset dana, ovisno o težini prekršaja. Ako se nadzorniku škole uputi preporuka za isključenje, periodu suspenzije može se dodati dodatnih pet dana. Za povratak u školu može biti potreban sastanak roditelja, učenika i direktora škole o ponovnom upisu. Po diskreciji direktora, prekršaj se može podijeliti sa školskim službenikom za resurse radi pregleda i mogućeg krivičnog upućivanja.

Molimo vas da sa svojim učenikom pregledate cijeli priručnik o pravima i odgovornostima učenika. Svima nam je važno da pomognemo našim učenicima da shvate svoje odgovornosti za pravilno ponašanje, kao i svoja prava da se obrazuju u sigurnom okruženju. Hvala vam na kontinuiranom interesu i podršci dok svi pripremamo našu djecu za budućnost.

Učenje

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo na sveobuhvatno odgovarajuće obrazovanje.	Studenti su odgovorni za svakodnevno prisustvo, za pravovremeno izvršavanje nastavnih zadataka i za donošenje odgovarajućeg materijala potrebnog za nastavu
Učenici imaju pravo da pohađaju školu u sigurnom okruženju bez ometajućeg ponašanja drugih.	Učenici su odgovorni da pozitivno doprinesu sigurnom okruženju i prijave sumnjivo ponašanje.
Učenici imaju pravo nadoknaditi školske obaveze koje su propustili tokom opravdanog izostanka.	Studenti su odgovorni za nabavku i dovršavanje zadataka za nadoknađivanje nastave za periode odsustva.
Učenici imaju pravo na neophodnu nastavu kod kuće, kako je regulisano državnim smjernicama, kada su odsutni duži period.	Učenici su odgovorni za dobijanje i izvršavanje zadanih zadataka kao dijela nastavnog procesa kod kuće.

Pravedan tretman

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo na pravičan postupak kada su uključeni u kršenje pravila školskog okruga. To pravo uključuje pravo da čuju prirodu kršenja i da daju svoje objašnjenje situacije.	Studenti su odgovorni da se prema svim osobama odnose s poštovanjem i da poštuju pravila i propise koji se na njih odnose.
Učenici imaju pravo biti obaviješteni o važećim školskim politikama, pravilima i propisima koji se na njih odnose.	Učenici su odgovorni da budu upoznati sa školskim politikama, pravilima i propisima koji se na njih odnose i da ih se pridržavaju.
Učenici imaju pravo biti obaviješteni o očekivanjima u učionici.	Učenici su odgovorni za to da budu upoznati s očekivanjima nastave i postupcima ocjenjivanja koji se na njih primjenjuju, te da ih ispune.
Studenti imaju pravo da se prema njima s poštovanjem postupa od strane osoblja i drugih studenata.	Učenici su odgovorni da se prema drugima, uključujući druge učenike i osoblje, odnose s poštovanjem. Od učenika se također očekuje da odgovorno postupaju s imovinom drugih i Distrikta.
Učenici imaju pravo da budu oslobođeni tjelesnog kažnjavanja od strane osoblja.	Učenici imaju odgovornost da se suzdrže od upotrebe sile ili fizičkog kontakta u svrhu nanošenja fizičke i emocionalne štete drugome.
Učenici imaju pravo da budu slobodni od nerazumnog fizičkog kontakta od strane nastavnika i drugog osoblja.	Učenici imaju odgovornost da poštuju prostor i slobodu onih oko sebe. Učenici također imaju odgovornost da se ne upuštaju u ponašanje koje prijeti da povrijede njih same, druge osobe ili imovinu.

Sloboda govora

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo na slobodu govora sve dok takav govor ne krši prava drugih ili ne remeti ili potkopava obrazovne procese škole.	Učenici su odgovorni za poštivanje školskih propisa u vezi s vremenom, mjestom i načinom izražavanja mišljenja putem objavljenih pisanih materijala. Učenici mogu distribuirati takvu literaturu sve dok ne sadrži opscenost, diskriminaciju i klevetu; ne ometa prava drugih; ili ne narušava atmosferu učenja u školi.

Uznemiravanje

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo da budu oslobođeni bilo kakvog oblika uznemiravanja koje proizlazi iz fizičkog ili verbalnog ponašanja drugih učenika, školskog osoblja ili drugih osoba.	Učenici su odgovorni za održavanje okruženja bez uznemiravanja, zastrašivanja i zlostavljanja. Učenici se podstiču da prijave incidente fizičkog, seksualnog i verbalnog uznemiravanja, zastrašivanja i/ili zlostavljanja koje su doživjeli ili za koje znaju. Takve prijave treba podnijeti direktoru škole.
Učenici imaju pravo da budu zaštićeni od zlostavljanja djece ili seksualnog zlostavljanja. Budući da ta pitanja uključuju kriminalno ponašanje, moraju se prijaviti nadležnim organima u skladu sa državnim zakonom. Stvari koje uključuju drugo kriminalno ponašanje također se moraju prijaviti nadležnim organima.	Od učenika se traži da obavijeste školsko osoblje kada će razgovor o ličnim stvarima biti povjerljiv. Slučajevi zlostavljanja ili nezakonitih aktivnosti trebaju se prijaviti školskom osoblju.

Jednake mogućnosti

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo na jednake mogućnosti učešća u svim školskim aktivnostima i školskim obrazovnim programima za koje ispunjavaju uslove, u okviru zakonskih ograničenja.	Učenici su odgovorni za poštivanje pravila i propisa aktivnosti koje sponzorira škola, a u kojima oni ili drugi učestvuju. Učenici ne smiju obeshrabrivati učešće drugih učenika.

Studentska samouprava

Prava	Odgovornosti
Studenti imaju priliku učestvovati u studentskoj samoupravi. Svrha postojanja studentske samouprave je da predstavlja i bude osjetljiva na potrebe svih studenata.	Predstavnici studentske samouprave imaju odgovornost da komuniciraju sa studentskim tijelom, nastavnim osobljem i upravom, te da budu svjesni i da se pridržavaju svih politika školskog okruga koje bi mogle uticati na njih.

Privatnost

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici uglavnom imaju pravo na privatnost i privatnost svoje ličnosti i lične imovine kada se bave, učestvuju ili obavljaju nastavne aktivnosti u školskoj lokaciji.	Učenici su odgovorni da se suzdrže od unošenja u školski prostor ili na događaje koje sponzorira škola bilo kakvih predmeta ili materijala koji bi mogli uzrokovati, ili imaju tendenciju uzrokovati, ometanje aktivnosti ili ugroziti zdravlje i sigurnost učenika ili drugih osoba.
Učenici imaju mogućnost koristiti školske ormariće, klupe i druga određena mjesta za odlaganje odgovarajućih predmeta lične imovine, uz razumijevanje da su takva mjesta pod isključivom kontrolom školskog okruga i da se takva mjesta mogu pretraživati iz bilo kojeg razloga, u bilo koje vrijeme, bez dozvole, pristanka ili potrebe za nalogom za pretres.	Učenici su odgovorni za održavanje svojih ormarića, stolova i drugih određenih mjesta za odlaganje odgovarajućih ličnih predmeta čistim od predmeta koji su ilegalni ili koji su zabranjeni školskim pravilima i politikama okruga.

Nediskriminacija

Prava	Odgovornosti
Učenici imaju pravo da ne budu diskriminirani na osnovu rase, boje kože, vjeroispovijesti, spola, roda, religije, nacionalnog porijekla, bračnog statusa, seksualne orijentacije, statusa u pogledu socijalne pomoći ili invaliditeta.	Učenici su odgovorni da se prema drugim učenicima i zaposlenima u školskom okrugu ponašaju na nediskriminirajući način. Prekršaji se trebaju prijaviti direktorima škola.

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