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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Neil
E. Reid High School offers
an academic and behavioral
program for students with
severe emotional impairments
in Macomb County. Students
attending Neil E. Reid are
provided courses aligned
with the Michigan Merit
Curriculum as outlined in
the Curriculum Guide found
in this publication. In
addition to core MMC
requirements, students
maintain an Educational
Development Plan as part of
the transition planning
process.
Mission Statement
The mission of
Neil
E. Reid High School is to
enhance students’ affective
and cognitive skills,
enabling them to make a
successful transition to
their local high school and
community as productive,
life-long learners.
Nondiscrimination
Policy
The Macomb Intermediate
School District (MISD) is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the MISD
that no person on the basis
of race, creed, color,
religion, national origin,
age, sex, height, weight,
marital status, or
disability shall be
discriminated against,
excluded from participation
in, denied the benefits of,
or otherwise be subjected to
discrimination in any
program or activity for
which the MISD is
responsible. Inquiries
regarding compliance with
Section 504, Title IX, or
the Americans with
Disabilities Act may be
directed to: Rosetta K.
Mullen, Assistant
Superintendent of Human
Resources/Legal Affairs and
Coordinator under Section
504, Macomb Intermediate
School District, 44001
Garfield Road, Clinton
Township, Michigan
48038-1100, 586/228-3309.
Program Goals
•
Teach positive social
skills to promote students’
return to their Local
Education Agency (LEA).
•
Provide an
educational setting where
individual student needs can
be addressed in a small
classroom setting.
•
Encourage students to
become independent and
better prepared for
competitive employment.
•
Begin the transition
from school to work and
school to community.
•
Provide the
opportunity to obtain
credits towards high school
graduation requirements.
•
Teach students
necessary academic and
social skills to be
integrated* successfully to
their LEA.
*Integration is a
process in which students
return to their Local
Education Agency (LEA) for
one or more hours during the
school day, while
maintaining the rest of
their schedule at Neil
Reid. Integration is
obtained through attendance,
behavior, academic grades,
and bus behavior.
Daily Schedule
•
The school day
consists of seven periods
allowing a possible 7
credits each year.
•
The school day and a
student’s individual
schedule are determined by
the Individual Education
Planning Team (IEPT).
•
Additional elective
classes are geared toward a
students’ level of ability
and interest.
•
Transportation is provided
by the
Macomb
Intermediate School
District.
Student Rights and
Responsibilities
School
Records
In accordance with
provisions of the Family
Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 eligible
persons (i.e., students 18
years of age or older, or
the parents/ guardians of
students under the age of
18) have the right to
examine the official school
records directly related to
that student. Specifically,
this act mandates the right
to:
•
Prohibit the release
of records to noneligible
agencies, institutions, or
persons without prior
consent;
•
Be informed of the
release of records to all
eligible agencies,
institutions or persons;
•
Challenge the
accuracy and fairness of
records; and
•
Have due process in
matters related to student
records.
Age of
Majority
Except as noted below,
policies and procedures set
forth in the student
handbook will apply to all
students, regardless of
their attainment of the age
of majority.
Students 18 years and older
may:
•
Have the same
privilege to access their
student records as their
parents/guardians;
•
Represent themselves
during disciplinary
conferences and have grade
reports mailed to them; and
•
Sign themselves in
and out of school and may
verify their own absences.
Note:
All school attendance
standards continue to apply
to students regardless of
age.
We recognize that Neil E.
Reid and the
Macomb Intermediate School
District have the
responsibility to assure all
students the legal rights
that are theirs by virtue of
guarantees in the federal
and state constitutions and
statutes. Among these
rights are the following:
•
The right to a free
and appropriate public
education. (FAPE)
•
The right to equal
educational opportunity and
freedom from discrimination.
•
The right to due
process of law with respect
to suspension, expulsion,
unreasonable searches and
seizures, or administrative
decisions which the student
believes have injured his
legal rights.
•
The right to free
inquiry and expression.
•
The right to privacy
as defined by law.
With rights come
responsibilities. Students’
responsibilities include
regular school attendance,
conscientious effort in
classroom work, and
conformance to school rules
and regulations. It is the
responsibility of each
student to respect the
rights of all who are
involved in the educational
process.
We are committed to ensuring
that all students have the
opportunity to demonstrate
the knowledge, creativity
and skills necessary to
promote self-worth as
independent, contributing
members of society. We
believe students must be
committed to respecting the
school environment, thus
allowing an environment that
encourages knowledgeable,
responsible, caring
citizens.
Student responsibilities
include:
•
Earn academic credit
toward high school
graduation/a planned course
of study.
•
Attend school and be
on time to all classes.
•
Make up work when
absent from school.
•
Review all school
rules and regulations and
conduct themselves
accordingly.
•
Comply with state and
local laws.
•
Respect school
property and the property of
others.
•
Dress and groom in a
manner not distracting or
disruptive to the school
atmosphere.
•
Express ideas in a
manner that will not offend
or slander others.
•
Conduct themselves in
a manner that promotes a
safe and healthy school
atmosphere.
Program of Studies
The Individual Education
Program (IEP) for each
student is based upon their
most recent assessment
scores, class work and
behavioral needs as
developed by the lndividual
Educational Planning Team (IEPT).
Students, along with
parents/ guardians, are
encouraged to attend
sessions for planning
educational goals and
objectives as well as
transition.
Integration: A process in
which students gradually
return to their Local
Education Agency (LEA)
beginning with one or more
classes, while maintaining
classes at Neil Reid.
Integration is earned based
on student performance in
the following areas:
attendance, achievement, and
behavior. The integration
process is carefully
designed to help ensure a
successful transition back
to their local high school
program.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are
determined by each student’s
resident district. Diplomas
are issued by local high
schools.
Student Schedules
Student schedules are
determined by required
courses outlined in the
Michigan Merit Curriculum
and/or a student’s IEP.
Michigan Merit Curriculum
courses include:
English Language
Arts.......................................................................
4 credits
Mathematics.........................................................................................
4 credits
Science..................................................................................................
3 credits
Social
Studies.......................................................................................
3 credits
Health/Physical
Education...................................................................
1 credit
Visual/Performing/Applied
Arts..........................................................
1 credit
World
Languages**...........................................................................
2 credits
Online learning
experience.................................................................
20 hours
**begins with the class of
2016
Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences
are scheduled in the
spring. Parents/guardians
are strongly encouraged to
attend. Additional meetings
may be arranged throughout
the school year. Please
call the school office to
schedule an appointment at
(586) 469-1590.
Student Council
A school wide program that
allows students the
opportunity to become
involved in community based
events/activities to further
enhance their learning
objectives.
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Growth
The Michigan Department of
Labor and Economic Growth (MDLEG)
coordinates with the school
and facilitates active
enrollment within their
agency as part of the
transitional process for
students. This involvement
is encouraged but voluntary.
If a student or family
decide not to become
involved with this agency
during their enrollment at
Neil Reid, the services they
offer remain available to
them post high school.
School Lunch
Students may purchase a hot
lunch, beverage, or snack.
Free or reduced lunch prices
are available for those
students who qualify.
Application forms are
available in the
registration packet and the
school office. Contact the
school office at: (586)
469-1590 regarding any
questions.
Additional Support Personnel
Work Permits
Students under the age of 18
require a work permit.
Procedures for obtaining a
permit are outlined below:
•
Secure employment
•
Obtain a work permit
from the main office.
•
Student and employer
must complete sections I and
II, and return the form to
the school office for final
processing.
•
Become knowledgeable
of the two passages listed
below. Standards of Issuance
of Work Permits, R409.5:
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Upon written notice of the
minor and employer, the
issuing officer shall place
a minor on a 30 calendar day
probationary period when a
minor’s poor school
attendance results in a
consistent academic
performance at a level lower
than that which preceded the
minor’s employment.
Following the 30 calendar
probationary period, and
upon written notice to the
minor and the employer, the
issuing officer may suspend
a minor from work for a
period of not more than 30
calendar days when a minor’s
poor school attendance
results in a consistent
academic performance level
lower than that which
preceded the employment.
Communicating
Learning and Progress
Progress
Reporting
Teachers communicate
regularly with students and
parents/guardians regarding
a student’s progress. Early
communication allows
students and
parents/guardians to respond
constructively while there
is sufficient time to
address problems and
concerns. Teachers
communicate this information
through several arranged
methods, i.e. routing
sheets, emails, phone calls,
letters, written notes, etc.
Parents/guardians will
receive a progress report
midway through each quarter
informing them of student
progress.
Report
Cards
Report cards are issued
quarterly (four times per
year). Attendance record
and grades are reported in
each subject. Report cards
will include IEP goal and
objective progress sheets.
Parents/guardians can expect
to receive report cards
approximately one week after
the end of each marking
period.
Incomplete
Grades
Students are allowed three
weeks after each marking
period to complete
coursework. After the three
week period the ‘I’ will
become an ‘F’ if all work is
not completed. Exceptions to
the three week rule must be
approved by the school
administrator.
GUIDELINES
Attendance
Good attendance is one of
the most important single
factors that contribute to
greater levels of
achievement by students.
Attendance guidelines and
procedures are designed to
promote good attendance in a
guidance-oriented manner.
The effectiveness of these
guidelines depends upon
parent/guardian, students
and school staff working
together to promote more
responsible citizens.
It is the responsibility of
the parent/guardian to:
•
notify transportation
that the student will not be
attending school
(586) 228-3333.
•
call the school
office and report student
absence (586) 469-1590.
•
call the local high
school if the student also
attends that program.
•
calls to excuse
students must be made within
one day of the date in which
they were absent.
It is the responsibility of
the student to:
•
request make up work
•
confirm with homeroom
staff whether absence was
excused/unexcused.
Students are expected to
make up missed work
regardless of whether the
absence was excused or
unexcused. Doctor’s notes
do not excuse students from
completing missed
assignments.
Interventions
Good academic success
increases the opportunity to
return to the local high
school and promotes
responsible, lifelong
attendance habits. Toward
that end, three important
forms of attendance support
are in place.
1.
Parents/guardians
will be contacted by the
school when a student
acquires three consecutive
days of unexcused absences.
2.
Parents/guardians
will be contacted by the
school when a student
acquires five cumulative
days of absences. A letter
documenting the dates will
follow.
3.
Upon reaching 10
cumulative days of
unexcused/excused absences,
the student and
parent/guardian will be
notified verbally and in
written form. A parent
meeting and/or supporting
documentation for the
absences may be requested. A
review of possible
consequences may include;
failing grades and loss of
credit.
Exempt
Absences
•
Long-term or chronic
illness, an injury, or
medical emergency.
•
School related
absences including; field
trips, activities, and
exclusions.
•
Funeral/Bereavement
•
Court appearances
Students are provided the
opportunity and expected to
make up missed assignments
in order to receive credit.
Parental
Observation of Classrooms
All parent/guardian
observations are subject to
the prior approval of the
building administrator. To
protect the privacy rights
and instructional needs of
all students, observations
shall be kept to a minimum.
Transportation
Transportation is provided
by the MISD. Based on our
student population, students
are not allowed to drive to
school. Listed below are
the MISD Transportation
Department Bus Rules.
Please review these rules
with your student.
Transportation meetings may
be held if a student has
excessive problems on the
bus. When a student is
suspended from the bus,
he/she is
not suspended
from school.
Parents/guardians must
arrange for transportation
when a student has a bus
suspension.
•
Observe the same
behavioral expectations and
school policies on the bus
as established in the
classroom.
•
Be courteous and
respectful.
•
Smoking, eating or
drinking are not allowed on
the bus.
•
Keep your area of the
bus clean.
•
Destruction of
property is prohibited.
•
Remain seated and
wear seat belts at all
times.
•
Keep head, hands,
feet inside the bus.
•
Cooperate with the
bus driver and
transportation assistant.
•
Follow driver’s
instructions on seating.
The driver is authorized to
assign seats.
The Principal and
Transportation Supervisor
shall have the authority to
assign discipline to
students, subject to the
student’s due process rights
(MISD Policy 5611), and
state and federal laws. The
Transportation
Supervisor shall consult
with the Principal or the
Director of Center Programs
prior to the suspension of a
student from a district
vehicle. However, in an
emergency situation
involving a substantial risk
of harm to the student or
others, the Transportation
Supervisor has the authority
to suspend a student from
transportation in a district
vehicle.
Physical Restraint
A staff member may use
reasonable physical force
upon a student to maintain
order and control in a
school or school related
setting for the purpose of
providing an environment
conducive to safety and
learning. Reasonable
physical force may be used
only as necessary as per
Revised School Code
380.11312:
•
For self-defense or
the defense of another.
•
To prevent a student
from inflicting harm on
themselves.
•
To stop a disturbance
that threatens physical
injury to another person.
•
To obtain possession of a
weapon or other dangerous
object upon or within the
control of the student.
Health Services/Medication
Procedures
If a student becomes ill
within the school day, they
will be directed to their
homeroom teacher for further
direction. These procedures
will be followed:
•
A staff member will
accompany the student to the
office. Use of the clinic
will occur if the student is
found to be too ill to go on
to class. If the student is
too ill to return to class,
parents/guardians or other
authorized person listed on
the emergency card will be
notified. A family pick up
will be requested.
•
Parents/Guardians
will be notified immediately
if a student sustains an
injury.
•
The school does not
supply any medication to
students.
•
Any over-the-counter
medication, i.e. Tylenol,
cough drops, etc., must be
brought from home and turned
into the school office.
Parents/guardians must also
have their physician
complete a non-prescription
medication form, which is
provided in the parent
packet. Additional forms
may be obtained from the
school office.
•
All prescription
medication must be in its
original, properly labeled
prescription bottle and
accompanied by a completed
medication prescription
form. All medication and
forms must be turned into
the school office.
•
Students are not
allowed to carry any
medication during the school
day.
•
Please contact the
school immediately if there
is a change in the student’s
medication or medication
dispensing schedule.
•
Staff designated by the
administrator will
distribute medication to
students.
Student Lockers
Students are assigned an
individual locker with an
appropriate school issued
lock. To prevent any loss,
students must keep their
lockers locked at all times
and their combinations
confidential. Students are
responsible for items
brought to school. Neil
Reid/MISD is not responsible
for articles lost or stolen
from lockers or anywhere
else in the building.
Valuables should not be
brought to school. All
backpacks, trapper keepers,
and personal items including
I-Pods, CD Players, and MP3
players may be used only on
the bus.
Search and Seizure
The Principal or designee
may conduct a non invasive
search of students or their
property, with or without
the student’s consent,
whenever there is reasonable
suspicion that the search
may discover evidence of a
violation of the law or
district rules. A search
prompted by the reasonable
belief that health and
safety are immediately
threatened will be conducted
as promptly as possible to
protect person and property
(MISD Policy 5771).
Technology
Macomb
Intermediate School District
Policy, 7540.03, Use of
Internet and Other
Electronic Communications by
Students and Staff
The Internet and other
electronic communications
are a complex association of
governmental, business, and
educational agencies working
together to share resources
and to exchange information
with people throughout the
world.
The use of these
technologies is a privilege
provided to the District’s
students and staff to
enhance and support
learning, research and
communications. Along with
the use of these resources,
come new responsibilities.
The intent of this Policy is
to comply with the
Acceptable Use Policy of the
District’s Internet Service
Provider (ISP) and
acceptable use policy of any
other networks utilized; and
to ensure that the Internet
and other electronic
communications are used
properly for educational and
administrative purposes.
Acceptable use includes:
•
Be polite.
•
Use appropriate
language.
•
Respect the privacy
of others.
•
Email, voicemail, and
other electronic
communications are not
private.
•
Preserve the
integrity of the network.
•
Respect the work
product of other users.
•
Respect the legal
protection provided by the
copyright and license to
programs and data.
•
Respect the integrity
of computing systems.
•
Only software legally
owned and authorized by the
district may be put on
district computers.
•
Access appropriate
materials.
•
Students must follow
district rules for online
safety.
•
The use of the
network by students and
staff is limited to
educational/professional
business use only.
Failure to follow this
Policy may result in a
disciplinary action. If
necessary, the District will
advise appropriate legal
officials of any illegal
violations.
Each student will be
presented with a contract
that must be signed prior to
use of District computers or
other electronic
communications. Parents and
students must sign the
agreement before a student’s
account is set up. This
agreement must be signed
with each school and at the
start of a new school year.
MISD Student
Computer/Internet
Acceptable Use Policy
I
will follow the appropriate
use of the computers /
Internet and any form of
electronic communication.
I will follow the
policy
of the Board of Education,
regarding the
Use of the Internet and
other Electronic
Communications
·
I will use
the computer and all of its
components (keyboard,
printer, mouse, monitor,
disk drives, CD's disks,
etc…) appropriately.
·
I will appropriately use the
digital camera and/or
digital camcorder. (Damage
to any of the above will
result in automatic loss of
computer privileges for one
month)
·
I agree that, if the above
guidelines are not followed,
the staff / school
administration has the right
and responsibility to rule
on and discipline my actions
appropriately.
·
Any user identified as a
security risk or that has a
history of problems with
other computer systems, may
be denied access to the
computers, Internet and
network.
A copy of this contract
(signed by student and
parent) is on file in the
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