2024-2025

BATH HIGH SCHOOL

2850 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801 (419) 221-0366 Fax (419) 221-0766
http://www.bathwildcats.org

ALMA MATER

Sing praises to the blue and gold; Sing praises to thy fame.
May each loyal son and daughter Bring honor to thy name.
May we always show our loyalty As we have in days gone by, And may our hearts be ever true To you Bath High.

WELCOME

On behalf of the faculty and administration, we would like to welcome you to Bath High School. We are looking forward to assisting you in fulfilling your educational goals. Bath has a history of fine academic and extra-curricular accomplishments. We expect you to meet the goals which have been set and to carry on the tradition and make this a better place. You can benefit from everything Bath has to offer by being actively involved in the learning in your classes and the programs offered. If you encounter difficulties, seek out any of our trained professionals and we will do the best to help you. We are here to make your years in school as successful, yet educationally challenging, as possible. We welcome the opportunity to help you as you proceed through your high school career.

PHILOSOPHY OF BATH HIGH SCHOOL

It is the philosophy of Bath High School to provide an education of the highest quality within the resources available to the youth of the school. We believe that the dignity and the worth of the individual is of paramount importance and that each individual should be prepared to participate to the best of his/her ability in the cultural, political, social, and economic life of our society. We believe that we should provide opportunities for our youth to develop to their maximum potential. This requires an educational program with provisions for individual differences that will develop the competencies of the individual and also satisfy his/her needs. According to Ohio School Standards, such a program must be comprehensive and must require various levels of instruction. We believe that quality is not sacrificed in diversity, but that it must be stressed continuously and rigorously throughout our education system.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Bath High School in partnership with parents and the community is to educate all students to become responsible, caring productive citizens and life-long learners by providing diverse and challenging learning experiences in a welcoming, safe and positive environment.

VISION STATEMENT

We envision Bath High School, working in partnership with parents, students and the entire community, becoming a highly effective school district with an emphasis on life-long learning through innovations in education and technology. The school environment will be one that recognizes student accomplishments and high expectations with dynamic teachers serving as learning facilitators. As a symbol of pride to the community this setting will be one of respect and tolerance for others.

REGULAR SCHEDULE Zero Period 7:50-8:15 Warning Bell 8:25 a.m. Tardy Bell 8:28 a.m. Announcements 8:28 a.m. Period 1 8:30 - 9:16 Period 2 9:20 – 10:06 Period 3 10:10 – 10:56 Period 4 11:00 – 11:46 WT/Lunch 11:50-12:50
A Lunch 11:50-12:20 B Lunch 12:20-12:50
Period 5 12:54-1:40 Period 6 1:44-2:30 Period 7 2:34-3:20
	THREE HOUR DELAY Zero Period 10:50-11:15 Warning Bell 11:25 Tardy Bell 11:28 Announcements 11:28 Period 1 11:30 – 11:51 Period 2 11:55 – 12:16 WT/Lunch 12:20-1:20
A Lunch 12:20-12:50 B Lunch 12:50-1:20
Period 3 1:24-1:44 Period 4 1:48-2:08 Period 5 2:12-2:32 Period 6 2:36- 2:56 Period 7 3:00 -3:20
	
ONE HOUR DELAY Zero Period 7:50-8:15 Warning Bell 8:25 Tardy Bell 8:28
Activity Schedule 8:30-9:15 Announcements 9:18 Period 1 9:20-10:00
Period 2 10:04-10:43 Period 3 10:47-11:26 WT/Lunch 11:30-12:30
A Lunch 11:30-12:00 B Lunch 12:00-12:30
Period 4 12:34-1:12 Period 5 1:16-1:54 Period 6 1:58-2:36 Period 7 2:40-3:20
	2:15 DISMISSAL Zero Period 7:50-8:15 Warning Bell 8:25 Tardy Bell 8:28 Announcements 8:28 Period 1 8:30-9:07 Period 2 9:11-9:48 Period 3 9:52-10:29 Period 4 10:33-11:10 WT/Lunch 11:14-12:14
A Lunch 11:14-11:44 B Lunch 11:44-12:14
Period 5 12:18-12:56 Period 6 1:00-1:38 Period 7 1:42-2:20
	
TWO HOUR DELAY Zero Period 9:50-10:15 Warning Bell 10:25 Tardy Bell 10:28 Announcements 10:28 Period 1 10:30-10:59 Period 2 11:03-11:32 Period 3 11:36-12:05 WT/Lunch 12:09-1:09
A Lunch 12:09-12:39 B Lunch 12:39-1:09
Period 4 1:13-1:42 Period 5 1:46-2:15 Period 6 2:19-2:48 Period 7 2:52-3:20
	
2024-2025 Bell Schedules

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS 2024-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR

TEACHER WORK DAY
HS STUDENT ORIENTATION/OPEN HOUSE 2024
FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS LABOR DAY (NO SCHOOL)
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY (NO SCHOOL) PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (NO SCHOOL) PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (NO SCHOOL) THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
LAST DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK SCHOOL RESUMES AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY (NO SCHOOL) MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (NO SCHOOL) PRESIDENTS’ DAY (NO SCHOOL)
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY (NO SCHOOL) EASTER BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
SCHOOL RESUMES AFTER EASTER BREAK LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
GRADUATION
MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL) LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS TEACHER WORK DAY

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Weds/Thur, August 21-22,

Monday, August 26, 2024 Monday, September 2, 2024 Friday, October 25, 2024 Thursday, November 7, 2024 Friday, November 8, 2024 Wed/Th/Fri Nov. 27-29, 2024 Fri., Dec. 20, 2024 (1-hr early) Monday, January 6, 2025 Friday, January 17, 2025 Monday, January 20, 2025 Monday, February 17, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025
Thurs-Mon. April 17-21, 2025 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Friday, May 16, 2025
Sun., May 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Monday, May 26, 2025 Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Thursday, May 29, 2025

BATH HS OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, August 21 (Last names A-K) 8:00-11:30, 12:15-3:00 Thursday, August 22 (Last names L-Z) 8:00-11:30, 12:15-3:00

CONFERENCE DAYS
ES, MS, HS - Monday, November 4 and Wednesday, November – 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ES, MS, HS - Thursday, November 7 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

GRADING PERIODS	INTERIM PERIODS
1st Grading Period: Aug. 26 – Oct. 24, 2024 (43 days) posted 11/	Ends Sept. 27-posted Oct. 4 2nd Grading Period: Oct. 28 – Jan. 16, 2025 (46 days) posted 1/19	Ends Dec. 1-posted Dec. 13 3rd Grading Period: Jan. 21 – Mar. 20, 2024 (42 days) posted 3/28	Ends Feb. 14-posted Feb. 21 4th Grading Period: Mar. 24 – May 28, 2023 (44 days) posted TBA Ends Apr. 25-posted May 2

MAKE-UP DAYS (Beyond the five days excused)
Will be Remote Learning Days Revised 4/9/2024

INTRODUCTION:

This handbook contains the rules and regulations governing Bath High School students at school and at school sponsored events. Therefore, all students, regardless of age and living with parent or guardian, are responsible for and must adhere to all the rules and regulations contained within. Some of the regulations are unique to the high school and apply only to our students.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance is a basic and integral part of your education. If a student is absent we prefer that the parent call/fax the school, (221-0366)/Fax (221-0766) the day the student is absent. If we are not called, a written note will be necessary the day following the student’s absence. If the school is not notified the day of or the day after the absence, the absence will be unexcused. The school will attempt to contact the parent, guardian, or other person(s) having care of a student within the first two hours of the start of school regarding a student’s unexcused absence. Voicemail messages may be left after school hours.

MEDICALLY EXCUSED: Students/parents must present the office with a note written by a licensed physician or medical doctor. The note must specify which days of school the student was unable to attend. The note must be presented to the high school office within two weeks of medical appointments in order for those days to be excused. A medical excuse is defined as “ _____ has been under my care from _____ to _____ and may return to school on _____”. Any student who possesses a fever of 100 degrees or higher during school hours will be excused from school by the main office (marked as illness) and sent home after parents are notified. Students must be fever-free (99.9 degrees or below) prior to returning to school. Reasons for which a student may be medically excused include, but are not limited to, (1) personal illness of the student with a doctor’s excuse (2) illness in the student’s family necessitating the presence of the child (3) quarantine for contagious disease (4) other circumstances in which the judgment of the Superintendent constitutes a good and sufficient cause for absence from school.

Communicable Diseases Policies 1.	Mumps - Chicken pox
A. Without a doctor's examination your child may return to school: 1.	Mumps - 10 days out of school including weekends.
2.	Chicken pox - 7 days out of school including weekends or until all lesions have crusted.
B. Readmission anytime with a doctor's examination and written permission slip signed by the doctor. 2.	Scarlet Fever and Scarletina
A. Child can return to school only after 24 hours of appropriate antibiotic therapy completed. B. Close contacts should seek private doctor's advice.
C. Family contacts can return to school only after school receives a signed note from the parent that a physician has advised treatment.
3.	Infectious Hepatitis A
A. Mayreturntoschoolafterdoctor'srelease,butnotbefore10consecutivedaysfromtheonsetofjaundice. 4. Impetigo
A. Excluded from school until released by physician or under treatment and lesions healing. 5. Scabies
A. Prescription Lotion - Must consult physician, child excluded from school until treated. 6. Head lice
A. Child excluded from school until treated and all nits removed. For attendance purposes, students will be counted excused two days after being sent home in order for time to take care of this problem. Any days more than two will be counted unexcused.
B. Lotion shampoo prescription or over the counter treatment recommended by your pharmacist. Whenever in doubt, feel free to call the school and to speak with the nurse.
7.	Ringworm or Athlete's Foot
A. Excluded from school until under treatment. Lesions must be covered at school to prevent spread to other students.
8. Mononucleosis
A. Consult a physician. Child excluded if fever, systematically ill, or physician's advice.

9. Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
A. Excluded from school until under treatment and discharge has ceased.

COLLEGE VISITATION requests must be made through the guidance department, and parent consent must be made in the form of a note or telephone call. Only juniors in their second semester and seniors are excused for college visitations. There is a limit of two college visitations per student using school time.

EXCUSED ABSENCES: Studentsarepermittedtomissatotal of ten(10) daysfor theyear without medical notes. In order for these “call ins” to be excused, a parent/guardian must speak to the office explaining the reason for the student’s absence within 24 hours of the absence. If the absence is for any of the following reasons, the absence will be excused. These absences are based on one or more of the following conditions:

(1) personal illness without a medical excuse (2) college visitation (3) needed at home to perform necessary work directly and exclusively for parents or legal guardians for a limited period of time when approved by the Superintendent (student must be age 14 and over) (4) death or illness in the immediate family (applies to absences up to 18 school hours unless reasonable cause may be shown for a longer absence) (5) observance of a religious holiday and (6) traveling out of state to attend a Board-approved enrichment or extracurricular activity (applies to absences of up to 24 school hours) (7) absences due to a student’s placement in foster care or changes in foster care (8) absences related to court hearings and/or procedures with appropriate documentation from the court (9) absences due to homelessness (10) driver’s education testing will be excused only if the absence falls within the allotted 10 days of the policy and/or (11) other circumstances which may constitute an excused absence will require prior approval from the Principal or Assistant Principal (i.e. job interview, awards banquets/ceremonies).

Students with excused absences are solely responsible for making up any schoolwork missed.

EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION: A student who is absent from school, comes to school after second period, or is sent home during the school day due to illness will not be eligible to take part in any type of after school event or activity as a participant or spectator. The school realizes that there may be special situations (medical appointments, funerals, etc.) that the building administration will address individually.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS: Students who must be out of school to secure medical service must have their parents call or bring a note from their parents. When the student returns to school, a note from the doctor’s office is required for the time missed to be counted as a medical excuse. The student must sign the register when leaving the building and must do the same upon return. If a student misses school because of a medical appointment the absence must be treated as any other absence, i.e., the time missed must be marked on attendance records. If at all possible the student is to return to school after an appointment.

PROLONGED ABSENCES: If a student is unable to attend class or school for a lengthy period of time, but is able to study at home, a telephone call should be made to the guidance office and arrangements made for assignments to be sent home. Students are encouraged to communicate with their teachers via Schoology and/or email to obtain further information.

TARDINESS: Students who arrive at school after 8:28 a.m. must report to the office and sign in. If the student comes late in the morning and arrives after the second period, it must be considered one-half day absent. If the student comes to school after fourth period, it must be considered full day absence. Tardies accumulate for the duration of the school year and do not reset after the 1st Semester.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Unexcused absences usually consist of, but are not limited to one or more of the following conditions: (1) truancy-no note (2) needed at home (3) gainful employment (4) oversleeping and/or missing the bus (5) car trouble of any kind (6) running non-emergency errands of any kind and (7) personal reasons, unless the reason is specifically identified and prior approval given by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Students

with unexcused absences will be provided an opportunity to make up all assignments for such absences as explained in the MAKE-UP WORK POLICY.

DISCIPLINE:

Education cannot proceed without good discipline. Good discipline is the presence of a friendly yet business-like rapport in which students, teachers, and administrators work toward accepted goals. The following are potential consequences, and it is important to note that the list is not exhaustive and though listed in increasing severity, the consequences are not necessarily hierarchical in application.

1.	WARNING
2.	TEACHER DETENTION: Faculty are permitted to assign a detention in their classroom from 7:55-8:10 for instances of minor student misconduct.
3. DETENTION: Detentions are to be served on Tuesday mornings from 7:45 to 8:10.
4. SATURDAY SCHOOL: Saturday schools will be scheduled from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Students are to be out of the building by 10:05 a.m.
5. IN-SCHOOL RESTRICTION 6. ISS (In-school suspension)
7. SUSPENSION:
A. The Superintendent or Principal/Assistant Principal may suspend. B. No suspensions are to exceed ten (10) school days.
C. The superintendent or Principal/Assistant Principal must give written notice of intention to suspend and the reason why to the pupil.
D. The pupil must have an opportunity to appear at an informal hearing before the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent or his designee, and has the right to challenge the reasons for the intended suspension or otherwise explain his actions. The hearing may take place immediately.
E. Within24hoursofsuspensionthePrincipal/AssistantPrincipalwillnotifyinwritingtheparent,guardian or custodian of the pupil and Treasurer of the Board of Education the suspension. This notice must include the reason for the suspension, and the right of the pupil, parent to appeal to the Board of Education or its designee, the right to be represented at the appeal and to request the hearing or appeal to be held in executive session.
8.	EMERGENCY REMOVAL: An emergency removal from the premises, curricular or extracurricular activities, may occur if a pupil’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property, or an engaging threat of disrupting the established process. A due process hearing must be held within 72 hours after removal is ordered.
9.	ASSIGNMENT TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OR BATH DIGITAL ACADEMY: Students assigned to the Bath Digital Academy full-time will be remote learners. Administration may schedule designated lab hours as necessary for online learning.
10. EXPULSION:
A. Only a Superintendent may expel.
B. The Superintendent must give the pupil and his parent or guardian written notice of the intended expulsion.
A. The notice is to include reasons for the intended expulsion.
B. The pupil and parent or REPRESENTATIVE has the opportunity to appear on request before Superintendent or his designee to challenge his action or to otherwise explain the pupil’s actions. The administrator cannot compel such hearing in the event the pupil and parent choose not to have a hearing.
C. The notice is to state the time and place to appear which must not be less than three days nor later than five days after the notice is given.
D. TheSuperintendent maygrant anextensionoftime. Ifgranted, theschool mustnotifyallparties of the new time and place.
E. Within 24 hours of the expulsion the Superintendent will notify the parent, guardian or custodian ofthe pupiland Treasurerofthe Board ofthe action to expel. The notice mustinclude the reasons for the expulsion, and the right of pupil, parent to appeal to the Board of Education or its designee; the right to be represented to the appeal and to request the hearing to be held in

executive session, but the board may act upon the expulsion only at a public meeting. The request for appeal must be made within seven (7) days.

CODE OF MISCONDUCT:
Violations of school rules may result in disciplinary action. Discipline may be issued for, but not limited to, the violations stated below on a case by case basis. Administration may issue discipline for additional misconduct if necessary.
A. ASSAULT: A student shall not knowingly or willingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to another; or knowingly cause another to believe that the offender will cause physical harm to that person.
B. AUTO OPERATION/PARKING: Irresponsible behavior related to driving, parking, and/or tampering with other vehicles may result in discipline, including the loss of driving privileges.
C. BULLYING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION:A student shall not bully, harass, and/or intimidate another student. This is defined as an intentional written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that a student has exhibited towards another student more than once. The behavior causes mental or physical harm to the other student and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student. This behavior is prohibited on school property, on a school bus, or at school-sponsored events.
D. CELL PHONE VIOLATIONS: The use of cell phones during school hours is strictly prohibited. Cell phones are not permitted to be used for any reason, included but not limited to, personal phone calls, texting, accessing social media, and/or listening to music. Cell phones are expected to be turned off and put away during the school day. Students should report to the main office and request permission to use their cell phones to text or make phone calls during school hours. Any violation of this policy is subject to school discipline and may require a parent/guardian to retrieve the device from the office.
E. COMPUTER USAGE: Improper use of computers, software, or the related equipment and materials as defined by the rules of the computer labs and classrooms
F. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: A student shall not knowingly mar, deface, destroy or otherwise tamper with any property not owned by the student.
G. DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS: A student shall not possess, handle, or transmit weapons and/or any other dangerous instruments or ordinance capable of inflicting bodily harm while on the schoolgrounds,before,during orafterschoolhours,orwhile attendingschool functions, activities or events, or while in school vehicles. This includes, but is not limited to guns, knives, fireworks and “Look-ALike” weapons.
H. DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL: A student shall not cause disruption or obstruction of the educational process by: 1) engaging in fighting or other violent behavior; 2) making unrealistic noise, using grossly abusive language or offensive language; 3) challenging or taunting another likely to evoke a violent response; 4) creating a physically offensive condition; 5) creating a risk of physical harm to person or property; 6) theft; 7) forgery; 8) insubordination; 9) disrespectful to any school employee, 10) disrupting after school detention or Saturday school 11) disruptive behavior in the cafeteria, classrooms or hallway
I.	DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
J.	ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The use of other electronic devices for sending or receiving calls and/or text messages is prohibited during school hours. These devices include, but are not limited to, Apple Watches, Fitbits, Smartwatches, Air pods, and other earbuds/headphones.
K. FOOD OR DRINK IN CLASSROOM: This includes outside beverages (coffees, energy drinks, soda, etc)
L.	FIGHTING
M. HAZING: See Insert
N. INSUBORDINATION-Students shall not engage or exhibit behavior that is disruptive to the educational process and/or disrespectful to any students or school employees
O. LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS W/OUT PERMISSION: 1ST offense- 2 Sat Schools, 2nd offense-suspension
P. LOITERING/TRESPASSING:	No student shall be in an unauthorized area without expressed permission by a staff member. Students presumed to be loitering in/near restrooms will be subject to consequences.

Q. “LOOK-A-LIKE” AND “COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCES”: No student shall possess, use, transport, purchase, have under his/her control, offer for sale, or administer to another, any look-a-like or counterfeit substance which represents a controlled substance or may be construed as a controlled substance.
R. MISSING DETENTIONS/SATURDAY SCHOOLS, MISSING CONSECUTIVE DETENTIONS/SATURDAY SCHOOLS
S. PORNOGRAPHIC PUBLICATIONS: No student shall possess, edit, or read any pornographic materials on school property
T. PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
U. REPEATED VIOLATION OF SCHOOL POLICY: Combination of 15 warnings/detentions/Saturday Schools- 3 days suspension, combination of 20 – 5 days suspension, combination of 30- 10 day suspension w/ recommendation for expulsion.
V. SEXUAL ASSAULT: No student shall engage in any nonconsensual sexual activity.
W. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A student shall not engage in unwanted sexual advances, or unwanted visual, verbal orphysical conduct ofa sexual nature toward anotherstudent. The termsexual harassment is intended to mean sexual harassment in the broadest meaning of that term in current popular as well as legal usage.
X. SEXUALMISCONDUCT:No studentshallengagein any consensualsexualactivity on schoolgrounds. Y. SKIPPING CLASS OR STUDY HALL
Z. SNACK BAR WITHOUT PERMISSION
AA. TARDIES: Discipline will be issued when a student accumulates four (4) tardies to school. The level of discipline is subject to change once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies in semester. Tardies do not reset after the 1st semester.
BB. THEFT: No student shall attempt to or steal items from the school or its property, the employees, or other students at any time.
CC. THREATS: No student shall make threats, including, but not limited to, threatening harm to the health or safety of another and/or threatening harm to District property.
DD.TOBACCO,NARCOTICS,ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESANDDRUGS: Nostudentshallpossess,use, transport, purchase, have under his/her control, offer for sale, be under the influence of, or administer to another any intoxicant, hallucinogen, narcotic drug, or other dangerous drug on school property/bus/or at school activities. No student shall have or possess any equipment or paraphernalia for the purpose of any items mentioned above.
EE. TRUANCY: Parents/Guardians are responsible for the attendance of a minor child (under 18 years old). Truancy charges may be filed against parents and further discipline may be issued to students who are considered truant. Per Ohio Revised Code, a student is considered EXCESSIVELY ABSENT (with or without excuse) if the student misses 38 or more hours of school in a month or 65 or more hours of school in a year. A student is considered HABITUALLY TRUANT (absence without excuse) if the student misses 30 or more consecutive hours, 42 or more hours in a month, or 72 or more hours in a year.
FF. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: 21 hours= SS, 35 hours= SS and phone call to parents, 49 hours = SS and AIP meeting
GG.UNAUTHORIZED USE OF TECHNOLOGY: Students are required to use school issued technology and shall not use personal computers without administrative approval.
HH.UNAUTHORIZED USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
II. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY: Students operating vehicles on school property should adhere to school policy and legal statute. Students should not create a risk of physical harm to person or property.
JJ. VIOLATION OF ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

MISCELLANEOUS:

ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA
In order for a graduate to receive an Honors Diploma, the student must meet the same requirements established for the regular diploma plus the criteria for honors provided below.

• four units of mathematics that shall include algebra I, geometry, algebra II, or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content (the integrated
math
series does not apply)
• four units of science including two advanced sciences • four units of social studies
• three units of a world languages OR at least 2 units in each of two world languages studied • one unit of fine arts.
• maintain an overall high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point unweighted scale up to the final semester of senior year
• ACT score of 27 or higher OR SAT score of 1280 or higher

ADULT STUDENTS:
All students enrolled in Bath High School are expected to attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the State. Because the District’s educational program is predicated upon the presence of the student and requires continuity of instruction and active participation of the student in the learning process, the Board of Education requires the same attendance rules and regulations for students who are 18 years or older. No student is permitted to leave school prior to the regular hour of dismissal except with the knowledge and approval of the principal and the student’s parents, including students who are 18 years or older. Students who are 18 possess the full rights of an adult, including school-related matters, and may be permitted to call themselves in, sign permission slips, or sign themselves out of school without parental consent. FERPA allows the district to notify parents of absences if the student is a dependent of the parents for IRS purposes. Any student living on his/her own may be asked to provide proof of residency and work information to write his/her own excuses.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, DISTRIBUTION AND POSTING MATERIALS
All materials to be announced, distributed, or posted must be approved by the office.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible to participate in any interscholastic extra-curricular activities, students in grades 9-12 must meet the following requirements:

A.	Students in grades 9-12 must receive in the preceding grading period a passing grade in a minimum of five (5) one credit courses or the equivalent. Jazz band, show choir, and PE courses do not count towards athletic eligibility.

B.	A cumulative GPA of 1.500 establishes eligibility for the school year unless the student falls below a 1.000 during the previous nine-week period. In that event, the student will be ineligible until a 1.000 nine-week period GPA is achieved.

C.	A student whose cumulative GPA is below a 1.500 may gain eligibility for a nine-week period providing that student attains a (1.250) GPA during the preceding nine-week period.

D.	A student who receives an F maintains may be eligible if all other requirements (A., B, C) are met.

E.	College Credit Plus students will follow the OHSAA guidelines for athletic eligibility.

F.	CCP courses of at least three (3) credit hours count as two (2) credits towards athletic eligibility. CAFETERIA
Students may pack a lunch if they so desire; however, glass containers are prohibited. The catering of any food is strictly prohibited. Students may not use any school facilities for storing or preparing food unless permission is specifically granted. Students who pack must use the microwaves in the cafeteria to warm up their food.

DETENTION
When a student accumulates four (4) unexcused tardies to school, he/she will be assigned a before school detention. Before school detention will be assigned for each subsequent unexcused tardy through ten (10) tardies.
Detentions are to be served on Tuesday mornings from 7:45 to 8:10 a.m.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE FOR BULLYING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION
Any suspected actions of bullying, harassment, or intimidation should be reported to the building administration for investigation in such matters. Reports may also be filed anonymously through the school’s online reporting system, which is located on the high school webpage. Any student who makes a false report of bullying, harassment, or intimidation may be subject to school discipline if, upon investigation, the report is found to be false. Consequences may vary depending upon the severity of each offense. These variations will be at the discretion of building administration.

DRESS CODE
Parents and students are equally responsible for the appearance of the student. To facilitate a proper, safe school atmosphere and learning environment which is void of disruption of any nature, all students shall dress and groom in a manner that displays neatness, cleanliness, decency, modesty, and respect for others. It is not the school’s goal to infringe on student rights and self-expression; however, in the best interest of the educational program, extreme or unusual styles are not acceptable. Very often, clothes that may be acceptable for wear away from school are not appropriate for school. The final decision on the appropriateness of attire shall rest with the school administration. Students deemed in violation of the dress code will not be permitted to return to class until the situation is rectified. Any classes missed during this time will be considered unexcused. Students refusing to make adjustments will be considered insubordinate and subjected to further disciplinary action. If a change of clothing is required, a parent or guardian will be called to bring a proper change of clothes or issue permission for the student to drive home to change.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
1.	Clothing with figures or lettering that is vulgar, suggestive, obscene, or distasteful or that includes sexual innuendo is not to be worn. Clothing, patches, etc. that encourage, promote, advertise, glorify, or refer to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profane or lewd symbols or slogans, gangs, anti-social groups, harassing, violence, death, suicide, gore, or blood shall not be worn or displayed. Clothing that is considered discriminatory, prejudicial, or disrespectful towards others will not be permitted.
2.	Clothing with depictions of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) are prohibited. This includes cartoon characterizations.
3.	Clothing that elicits a “double meaning” that is in violation of good taste and appropriateness will not be permitted.
4.	Tops and bottoms should overlap at all times, including when arms are raised above the head. 5.	Undergarments are not to be exposed.
6.	Spiked jewelry of any kind, chains, chain wallets, dog collars, and leashes are not permitted. Spikes and other articles judged to be potentially harmful to students and staff are not permitted.
7.	Sleepwear, loungewear, costumes, or beachwear worn as outer garments are prohibited unless approved by administration for reasons such as spirit days. This includes pajama pants and tops, swim trunks, and house slippers.
8.	Lower garments should not allow any portion of the buttocks or undergarments to be exposed when the student sits, stands, raises his/her hands, and/or bends over. Lower garments should be worn around the waist at all times. Lower garments with excessive tears/holes will not be permitted. No form fitting shorts of any length are permitted, such as spandex, bicycle shorts, and lycra-type shorts.
9.	Coats and gloves are permitted to be worn into the school building but should be placed in lockers and not worn during regular classroom instruction.
10. All hats, visors, bandanas, sunglasses, hoods, or other headgear is prohibited unless authorized by a school administrator.
11. Upper garments should be respectable and non-revealing. Low, scoop, plunging, or revealing necklines are not permitted. All upper garments must have enough neckline to cover all cleavage. Backs, midriffs, and sides should be covered at all times. Spaghetti straps, crop-tops, see-through tops, and

halter tops are not acceptable. All bra and camisole straps must be concealed. Men’s shirts must have sleeves (accommodations may be made for physical education and strength/conditioning classes).
12. Any type of removable writing/drawing with ink, marker, etc. on one’s skin will be prohibited and viewed as a distraction and/or disruption of school and may constitute as a dress code violation.
13. Dresses and skirts must meet all requirements previously stated for upper and lower garments. 14. Headphones, earphones, and/or earbuds are not permitted to be worn during the school day unless
specifically requested by a teacher for classroom use. Such devices are not to be worn in the hallways and/or during lunch.
15. Items attached or fastened to outer garments that are not typical, such as capes and flags, are prohibited.

A major component of the educational program at Bath Local Schools is to prepare students to become responsible citizens by learning how to conduct themselves properly and in accordance with established standards. School officials reserve the right to require the student to change clothes, pin hair back, or remove the item when his/her dress or grooming is unacceptable, creates disturbances, attracts undue attention, interferes with the education process, or when the health and safety of the student or others is involved.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE
A student’s grade point average (G.P.A.) and rank in class are determined by his/her achievement at the level of instruction elected for each course beginning with the ninth grade. Courses receiving S/U grades are not included in their G.P.A. The scale is as follows:
A (90-100) 4.00 B (80-89) 3.00 C (70-79) 2.00 D (60-69) 1.00 F (0-59) 0.00

There are four marking periods of approximately nine weeks each in the school year. It should be noted that grades are cumulative from the nine weeks grade to the semester grade. It is the semester grade for a semester course and year-end grade for a year course which appears on a student’s transcript.

Semester grades are determined by averaging each of the two nine week numerical grades. Final grades for year courses are determined by averaging each semester. (NOTE: Grades are not raised to the nearest point, i.e., 89.9 is still a B).

GRADUATION EXERCISES
Bath Board of Education policy states that only those Seniors who have completed all graduation requirements and are eligible to receive a diploma are permitted to participate in the graduation exercises. Students who have not completed all course requirements or pathway options for graduation will not be able to participate.

GRADUATION INFORMATION AND MATERIALS
Lange Photography will be at Bath and Apollo to take pictures in the fall. The picture taken during picture day will be used for the composite picture and yearbook. Graduation announcements and cap and gowns are ordered in October of the senior year. Seniors attending Apollo will order their announcements and cap and gowns at Apollo. In May, or earlier, all seniors will receive a senior bulletin giving information regarding the final
weeks of school and graduation

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ALL STUDENTS MUST EARN AT LEAST 20 CREDITS IN SPECIFIC SUBJECTS, SHOW COMPETENCY, AND EARN TWO (2) READINESS SEALS TO GRADUATE. Students are encouraged to speak to their guidance counselor regarding pathways to graduation.

1) Cover the Basics: Earn at least 20 credits in specified subjects and take required tests

2) Show Competency: Earn a competency score (684 or higher) on the Algebra I and ELA II End of Course exams. Students who do not pass must retake the test at least once. Additional ways to show competency include:
a)	Demonstrate Two Career-Focused Activities (Foundational and Supporting) b) Enlist in the Military
c)	Complete College Coursework

3) Show Readiness: Earn at least two (2) of the following Diploma Seals that are aligned to goals and interests o OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
o Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio) o College-Ready Seal (Ohio)
o Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio) o Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
o Science Seal (Ohio)
o Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio) o Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio)
o Technology Seal (Ohio)
o Community Service Seal (Local)
o Fine and Performing Art Seal (Local) o Student Engagement Seal (Local)

REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS
SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS MATH – 4 CREDITS
SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS HEALTH – ½ CREDIT P. E. – ½ CREDIT
ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS TOTAL - 20 CREDITS

NOTE: Four (4) credits in Instrumental Music and Vocal Music will count toward the credits required for graduation, providing a student is enrolled in the respective program all four years. All other credits (above 4) will count over and above the required credit mark.

GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
Assignment to a specific grade level will require the following minimum number of credits:

SOPHOMORE – 5 CREDITS JUNIOR – 10 CREDITS SENIOR – 15 CREDITS

Students and their guests must be at least an academic Junior to attend the JR/SR Prom.

HARASSMENT OF EMPLOYEES/EMPLOYEES FAMILY

Students may be subject to school discipline for any harassment, vandalism, physical/verbal abuse, or other disruptive behavior toward school personnel, their family, or their property during non-school time.

HONOR ROLL
To be eligible for the honor roll, students must have received a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Students receiving a 4.0 will receive special recognition. The honor roll is published in The Lima News four times a year. The honor rolls are based on the nine-week average. Class Rank is based on the semester and year-end grade.

HONOR STUDENTS
The Bath Board of Education wishes to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence during their high school career. Therefore, students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the first seven semesters will be recognized as Honor Students.

ILLNESS
Students who become ill during the school day must report to one of the secretaries in the high school office and use the office phone to call home. Students who use cell phones to call/text without permission from the office may be considered in violation of the cell phone policy.

LEAVING THE BUILDING
Any student who leaves the building for any reason during the school day must sign out in the front office prior to leaving.

LOCKERS
The lockers are the property of Bath Local Schools. All such lockers and the contents thereof are subject to random search at any time by appropriate school officials if there is reasonable suspicion that any locker or the contents thereof contain evidence of a violation of a criminal statute or school rule. Students are responsible for lockers assigned to them. Lockers should be locked at all times and should not be set or fixed so that anyone can open them. If a locker is set or fixed, persons assigned to the locker are responsible for articles taken from it. The students are not to put any kind of pictures or stickers in the lockers. Students are responsible for any damages to the locker assigned to them. Students may be issued a locker per request at the beginning or any other time during the school year.

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
Students with excused absences must be permitted to make up all assignments with the potential to receive full credit for work missed during such absences. Students with unexcused absences must be afforded an opportunity to make up all assignments with the potential to earn a maximum grade of 70%for any tests/assignments during such absences. All students must be given the equal amount of time missed from school to complete all missing assignments. Failure to complete work within this given time frame may result in the student receiving zeros. Students who are suspended from school will be expected to complete their assignments during the time frame of their suspension. Students who are absent are encouraged to communicate consistently with their teachers and turn in assignments per the teachers’ due dates.

NHS TUTORING
Any student with a scheduled study hall period and an “F” in any class at interims and/or report card intervals may be assigned a tutoring session at least once a week when tutors are available. Tutoring sessions will be assigned until the “F” is improved to a passing grade.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
All persons associated with Bath High School are encouraged to report incidents of discrimination to building administration. Such matters are kept confidential to the extent possible. Reports may also be filed anonymously through the school’s online reporting system, which is located on the high school webpage.

PASSES

Students must be granted permission by a teacher/staff member to be out of class and/or in the hallways during instructional time. Teachers will have a set of passes to distribute to students. Yellow passes can only be issued by the office.

P.T.S. EVENING FOR HONORS BANQUET
Each year the P.T.S. honors those students in grades nine through twelve who have excelled in the classroom. In order for a student to be eligible, he/she must have received a grade point average of 3.5 or better in each of the first three 9 week grading periods and have no F’s. This is a yearly award and is not based on cumulative grade point average.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS – DELAYS
In case of hazardous road conditions or severe inclement weather, the starting of classes may be delayed or school may be canceled. Please consider subscribing to School Messenger. The radio and TV stations also announce delays/cancellations. Assignments that are due on cancellation days will be due at the same time on the day that school reopens.

SCHOOL LUNCHES/BREAKFAST
Students may purchase their breakfast and/or lunch at school, or bring their lunch with them. We request no takeout/fast food be brought into the cafeteria. A debit system is available for payments or students may pay each day. Money can be deposited into the account no matter the student’s meal status. Money will only be deducted when the student uses the account. Money can be deposited by cash, check, or via the internet. Make checks payable to Bath Local Schools. Please put your child’s name and ID number on the check. Please put cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and ID number on the front of the envelope. A la carte (Go backs) are available for purchase to all students. The items and corresponding prices vary. The list of these items is posted on the Food Service page of the Bath Schools website.

Free or Reduced Meal application
Free or reduced –priced meals are available to students who are determined eligible through Direct Certification or by filling out an application. The Free and Reduced Meals application is available at www.payschoolscentral.com. You will need your child’s ID number to create your account. The application is available beginning July 1st through the end of the school year. Students who were on free or reduced-priced meals the year before at Bath Schools, will begin the next school year at their free or reduced-priced rate for 30 days or until a new application is received by the Food Service Supervisor, whichever comes first.

Meal Charges
Students may charge meals at school. As a courtesy, parents will receive a text, call, and email anytime their student’s account balance goes into the negative. At a negative balance of $50 or more, the Food Service Supervisor will call or email parents regarding the negative balance. At a negative balance of $70, the students will receive a peanut butter sandwich, fruit, veggie, and milk at breakfast and lunch until the charges are paid. The Food Service Supervisor will call and email parents that this alternate meal is being given. No meal charges will be allowed the last 5 days of school.

Failure to pay off meal charges by the end of the school year will result in the negative balance being added to school fees. This fee will not be able to be waived for any reason and will stay on the student’s fees until paid.

SNACK BAR
Only students in grades 10-12 that have no “F’s” or “D’s” will be allowed to use the snack bar. Students who have been assigned to In-School Suspension or suspended from school will lose their snack bar privileges. Students who violate the cell phone policy during snack bar may lose their snack bar privileges.

SPORTSMANSHIP
The Western Buckeye League is placing a greater emphasis on sportsmanship. Students who misbehave or show poor sportsmanship at an athletic event will be subject to removal from that event, future events, and school discipline. STUDENT ATHLETICS

If a student athlete quits a team after the first game or match, he or she will not be allowed to participate in any open gym, conditioning, or practices with another sport until the first sport’s regular season schedule has been completed.

STUDENT DRIVING
Driving is a privilege. Safe driving is a responsibility that must be taken seriously to avoid serious injuries or worse.

Students are not permitted to speed, cut corners, swerve at others, or pass other vehicles in parking lots.

Students are not permitted to drive between the middle school and football field until the buses have left campus after school. Students must use the elementary entrance to the west side of the tennis courts to access the Den parking lot if they are driving there immediately after school.

Students are not permitted to drive between the middle school and soccer field to get to the Den after school until the buses have left campus. This area is very busy after school with parents picking up their middle school students.

STUDENT DROP AND/OR PICK UP
Students who are brought to school are to enter the building through Door #5 (Cafeteria) or Door #14 (Gym/Trophy Case) when arriving at school. Students will not be permitted to enter the building until 8:15 a.m. Apollo students need to be at the MAIN ENTRANCE of school by 7:15 a.m. Students who are picked up are to leave the building by the EAST gymnasium doors or WEST cafeteria/band room doors between 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE PICKED UP IN THE FACULTY LOT AT THE CORNER OF BIBLE AND SLABTOWN.

STUDENT RECORDS
Student records shall be available only to students and their parents, adult students, and designated school officials and personnel who have legitimate educational interest in the information. In situations where a student has both a residential/custodial parent and non-custodial parent, both shall have access to the student’s health and educational records unless agreed to otherwise in writing by the both parents or specifically stated by court order as received by the District. In the case of adult students who are 18 years and older, parents will be allowed access to the records without the student’s consent, providing the student is considered a dependent under section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code and has not graduated from the district.

STUDENT PARKING
Any student who drives to/from school is required to complete a registration form for office purposes.

STUDENT SEARCH
In order to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, teachers, other school employees and guests, it is the policy of this school district to authorize its administrators to search the clothing and personal effects of students where such a search is reasonably necessary under all the surrounding circumstances. In order to conduct such a search, it is not necessary that the administrator have probable cause to believe that a crime or violation of a school rule has occurred. It is necessary only for the administrator to have reasonable grounds to believe that a search will produce evidence that a student has violated or is violating a law or school rule. If such reasonable grounds exist, an administrator may conduct a search of a students’ person or personal effects. The search shall be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the possible infraction that may have or may be occurring.

SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS
All school work provided during a suspension is subjected to a grade reduction. Each assignment will be multiplied by 70% to determine the assignment grade. Grades during an expulsion result in an “F”. Also, the student is prohibited from any and all extra-curricular activities and is not to be found on school premises during the duration of the suspension/expulsion. The days absent as a result of a suspension or expulsion are counted as unexcused absences but do not count towards truancy thresholds. Students who are suspended are expected to communicate with their teachers and complete their assignments on the same calendar day as in-person students. Any tests issued during the suspension will be scheduled to be taken when the student returns to school, and the 70% policy will apply to these tests. Individual testing arrangements may be made for students who are suspended and awaiting a potential expulsion.

TITLE IX COORDINATORS

Brian Jesko - Bath High School Principal, 2850 Bible Road, Lima OH 45801, Phone 419-221-0366, jeskob@bathwildcats.org
Cam Staley – Bath Middle School Principal, 2700 Bible Road, Lima OH 45801, Phone 419-221-1839, staleyc@bathwildcats.org
Chris Renner – Bath Elementary School Principal, 2450 Bible Road, Lima OH 45801, Phone 419-221-1837, rennerc@bathwildcats.org

TRAINING RULES FOR ALL SPORTS – (enforced all 12 months)

1. NO USE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO (INCLUDING SNUFF), OR DRUGS: Any violation of this rule will result in denial of participation for the remainder of that particular sport season. The denial of participation would further prohibit participation in a concurrent sport program.
2.	 NO STEALING NO VANDALISM: Any violation of this rule will result in denial of participation for the remainder of that particular sport season. The denial of participation would further prohibit participation in a concurrent sport program. This would be in effect whenever a student athlete is participating as a member of a particular sport regardless of site, i.e., home or away contests, or practices, athletic field trips, etc. Full restitution will be made in all cases by the offender.
3. INSUBORDINATION: Insubordinate behavior on the part of an athlete is prohibited. Any violation of this rule will result in the denial of participation for a specific period of time or for the remainder of the sport season. The denial of participation would further prohibit participation in a concurrent sport program.
4. VIOLATIONS: Any student who violates any of the uniform training rules during a calendar year beginning August 1st of each year must meet with the Athletic Director prior to any further participation in athletics. The parents of the student and the respective head coach will also be present at this meeting. The purpose of the meeting will be to determine what course of action, if any, may be necessary for the student’s benefit and participation.
5. ADDITIONAL TRAINING RULES: Each coach may have additional training rules. Once posted and on file in the Athletic Director’s office, these rules become valid.

NOTE: The uniform training rules and the additional training rules relative to each sport will be discussed at the parent meeting conducted by each head coach prior to the beginning of each season. At that meeting, the student and parent(s) will be expected to sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the rules and regulations that govern that sport. The Uniform Training Rules are in effect and will be enforced (12) months of the year. The parents who are unable to be at the parent meeting, a separate conference with the respective coach will be necessary. A student will not be permitted to participate in a particular sport until the training rule statement is signed and on file with the head coach.

USE OF TELEPHONE
The use of any phone during school is strictly prohibited unless permission is specifically granted. Students WILL NOT be called from class to answer the phone except in an emergency.

VACATIONS
We would hope that parents would make every effort to take their vacations during the summer. However, if a vacation is planned during the school year, we ask the parents to let the school officials know when they will be leaving and make-up work can be arranged. Vacation forms are available in the office and must be completed before leaving. Vacation days will count towards the student’s ten (10) days for the year as defined in the school attendance policy and will follow the excused/unexcused allotments. Vacation days that extend beyond the ten (10) allotted days will be counted as unexcused. NO VACATIONS WILL BE APPROVED FOR THE LAST WEEK OF EITHER SEMESTER. FINAL EXAMS WILL BE ADMINISTERED DURING THESE TIME FRAMES.

VISITORS
All visitors are to report directly to the main office before proceeding to any other part of the building. Classroom visitors, guest speakers, etc. must be approved by administration prior to meeting with students and/or staff. WORK PERMITS

Any student under eighteen years of age and working after school must have a work permit. An employer must insist that the student complete the forms required. Applications for a work permit can be secured from the assistant principal’s office. Any student between the ages of sixteen and eighteen years of age who wishes to withdraw from school to work full time must be interviewed by the administration. Final permission to withdraw from school will be made by the principal and assistant principal.

WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS
Students who withdraw from class after the second week of a semester will receive an F for that class. It also results in a loss of snack bar privileges for the remainder of the year.

RECORD DISCLOSURE POLICY-

Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Bath Local School District is providing this notification of the rights of parents of students and eligible students to:

1. Inspect and review the student’s educational records

2. Correct parts of the student’s educational record which are believed to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of student rights (this includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if the parents’ or eligible student’s request is denied)

3. Require written consentbefore personally identifiable data are included to anyone otherthan authorized officials except as provided in state or federal law or used for any purpose other than making educational decisions

4. File complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the Bath Local District fails to comply with requirements of FERPA

5. Receive a copy of Bath Local’s Student Education Record Disclosure Policy

BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT
This agreement is for students at Bath Local Schools and pertains to all electronic devices provided by the school district. High school students will be issued a Chromebook or Macbook to use during the school day. These devices will be distributed and treated just like textbooks and other supplies provided by the school.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
1) The devices are the property of Bath Local School District
2) Students may not bring in their own personal devices from home to be used in the classroom instead of a school provided device.
3) Students will adhere to the policies of Bath Local Schools and comply with all local, state, and federal laws when using Chromebooks/Macbooks at home, school, or elsewhere.
4)	 Students will charge the Chromebook/Macbook at home when needed, handle the device with care, and not apply stickers or other items to the Chromebook.
5) Normal wear of the school’s technology will be handled by the technology department free of charge. Issues beyond the scope of normal wear will require the following fee schedule to occur. Such issues include, but are not limited to, cracked or broken screens, broken hinges, missing keys, stickers or writing on the device, etc.
a)	All occurrences will be addressed by the technology department. If the damage is not deemed accidental, the student will be charged the cost to repair the damages to the computer.
b) A student who accepted the insurance fee may be covered for the first time an accident occurs to his/her computer.
6) Lost chargers will result in a $45.00 replacement charge.
7) Students are not permitted to bring in a replacement Chromebook or device instead of payment to the school.
8) Payments can be made using cash or check made payable to Bath Local Schools.
9) The student may not deface or destroy this property in any way. Inappropriate use of the machine may result in the student losing their right to use technology..
10) The equipment will be returned when requested by Bath Schools, or sooner, if the student withdraws from Bath Local Schools prior to the end of the school year.

11) The district property may be used by the student only for noncommercial purposes, in accordance with district's policies and rules, the district acceptable use policy, as well as local, state, and federal statutes.
12) Students may not install or use any software other than software owned or approved by the district and made available to the student in accordance with this receipt and agreement.
13) One user with specific privileges and capabilities is on the device for the exclusive use of the student to which it has been assigned.
14) The student agrees to make no attempts to change or allow others to change the privileges and capabilities of this user account.
15) The student may not make any attempt to add, delete access, or modify other users accounts on the device or on any school owned computer.
16) The Bath Local Schools network is provided for the academic use of all students and staff. The student agrees to take no action that would interfere with the efficient, academic use of the network.
17) The computer is programmed to use the school’s internet filter even when it is ‘offsite’.
18) Identification labels have been placed on the device. These labels are not to be removed or modified. If they become damaged or missing contact tech support for replacements.
19) Additional stickers, labels, tags, or markings of any kind are not to be added to the device.
20) An email account will be available for each student to use for appropriate academic communication with other students and staff members.
21) The student agrees to use best efforts to assure that the district property is not damaged or rendered inoperable by any electronic virus/malware/spyware while in student's possession.
22) The student acknowledges and agrees that the student's use of the district property is a privilege and that by the student's agreement to the terms hereof, the student acknowledges the responsibility to protect and safeguard the district property and to return the same in good condition upon request by Bath School.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Your son/daughter has been issued a computer to improve and personalize his/her education this year. It is essential that the following guidelines be followed to ensure the safe, efficient, and ethical operation of this device.
1) I will supervise my child's use of the Chromebook at home.
2) I will discuss our family's values and expectations regarding the use of the Internet and email at home. 3) I will supervise my child's use of the Internet and email.
4) I will not attempt to repair the Chromebook, nor will I attempt to clean it with anything other than a soft, dry cloth (microfiber works best).
5) I will report to the school any problems with the Chromebook. 6) I will not load inappropriate software on the Chromebook.
7) I will make sure my child recharges the Chromebook battery nightly. 8) I will make sure my child brings the Chromebook to school every day.
9) I understand that if my child comes to school without the device, I may be called to bring it to school. 10) I agree to make sure that the Chromebook is returned to school when requested and upon my child's
withdrawal from Bath Local Schools.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
When using the Chromebook at home, at school, and anywhere else, students are expected to adhere to the following:
1)	 I will follow the policies of Bath Schools, including the student code of conduct and acceptable use policy, and abide by all local, state, and federal laws.
2) I will treat the Chromebook/Macbook with care by not dropping it, getting it wet, leaving it outdoors, or using it with food or drink nearby.
3) I will not lend the Chromebook to anyone, not even my friends; it will always stay in my possession. 4) I will not load or remove any software onto the school’s technology without permission.
5) I will honor my family's and school’s values when using the Chromebook/Macbook. 6)	I will not give personal information when using the Chromebook/Macbook.
7) I will bring the Chromebook/Macbook to school every day.
8) I agree that email (or any other computer communication) should be used only for appropriate, legitimate, and responsible communication.
9) I will keep all accounts and passwords assigned to me secure and will not share these with any other students.

10) I will not attempt to repair the Chromebook/Macbook, nor will I attempt to clean it with anything other than a soft, dry cloth (microfiber works best).
11) I will charge the Chromebook/Macbook battery each night and understand that chargers are not to be brought to school.
12) I will return the Chromebook and charger when requested and upon my withdrawal from Bath Local Schools or at the end of the school year whichever comes first.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
For Internet/Network/Electronic Communications and Electronic Device usage by Students

Access to Internet/Network/Electronic Communications/Computers, both local and global, is a privilege, not a right at Bath Local Schools and is provided to students who act in a considerate and responsible manner and may be denied to those students who do not. Our goal in providing these services to students is to promote educational excellence at Bath Local Schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication in a global society.

Bath Local Schools in coordination with Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC) utilizes content filtering technology (8e6 R3000 Enterprise Filter) that meets the requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000. Bath Local Schools also uses Lightspeed "Relay" for District content filtering and a second layer Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC) utilizes content filtering technology (Fortinet)

Students while using Internet/Network/Electronic Communications/Computers will not: ·	Send/use or display offensive/illegal messages or pictures.
·	Use obscene language.
·	Harass, insult, bully, or attack others.
·	Damage computers, computer systems, or computer networks, including the uploading or creation of computer viruses, install or use ‘hacking/keylogger’ tools.
·	Violate copyright laws and/or licensed software laws. ·	Use someone else’s password and/or account.
·	Trespass or use others’ accounts, files, directories, or work, and/or harm or destroy data of another user.
·	Intentionally waste resources and bandwidth (such as but not limited to: non-academic activities, gaming and social networking tools).
·	Use electronic services for commercial and/or illegal purposes. ·	Post/use personal information of yourself or other students.
·	Participate in activities deemed to be a security risk to the network.

Any infraction of the above rules may result in a loss of use of electronic services and possible further disciplinary and/or legal action.