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Safety and Security

Student ID
The student ID is highly important and mandatory as we transition into the era of Secured Access.  Your Student ID must be worn at all times and be visible on your person at all times at Thompson Valley High School.  You will not be able to obtain a hall pass, leave a classroom, use a computer, check out media center materials, or get lunch without a Student ID.  If an ID gets lost, another ID will need to be purchased for $5.00 through campus security. Your student ID will be required for access to your food service account, as each ID will contain a barcode.


Weapons in School 
The Board of Education will not tolerate student possession or use of weapons on district grounds. Such behavior is unacceptable, detrimental to the safety of others and destructive to a positive learning environment. Carrying, bringing, using or possessing any dangerous weapon in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle or at any school sponsored activity without the authorization of the school or the school district is prohibited. Expulsion is mandatory for this conduct. Dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to: 

  • Firearms, loaded or unloaded, or firearm facsimile that could reasonably be mistaken for an actual firearm. 
  • Pellet or BB guns or other devices, whether operational or not, designed to propel projectiles by spring action or compressed air.
  • Combustibles e.g. fireworks or any ammunition.  
  • Any device designed to be capable of temporarily immobilizing a person by the infliction of an electrical charge. 
  • Knives – knives include a fixed blade knife with a blade that measures longer than three inches in length or a spring-loaded knife or a pocket knife with a blade longer than three and one-half inches. NO KNIVES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS AT ANY TIME! 
  • Any other weapon, device, instrument or substance, whether animate or inanimate, used or intended to be used to inflict death or serious bodily injury. 

Student Property
The school district assumes no responsibility for loss to students’ personal property or for items such as, but not limited to, radios, cameras,  cellular phones, bikes, electronic games, and skateboards. Students will not be allowed to have their skateboard in the classroom. Any type of skating in the building or on school property is prohibited -- e.g. skateboards, roller blades, heelys, etc. AS PER BOARD POLICY JHFC -- Skateboard riding on school grounds is prohibited. Bringing excessive money or expensive items to school is strongly discouraged. Cell phones should be in the silent mode and are not allowed to interrupt the classroom. If they do, they may be confiscated and a parent may be required to retrieve it. Headsets, radios, airpods or any other communication device will be at teacher discretion.


Lockers 
All lockers are district-owned property and are not the personal property of the students who use them.  Students are not to share lockers unless so assigned. As a result, the student is responsible for the condition of the assigned locker and will be charged a fee for trash/graffiti that is not removed, and/or permanent damage.  Students will verify their locker condition at the beginning of the year. Fines will be assessed for damage as follows: 

  • Not cleaned; minor marks/scratches   $5
  • Deep scratches   $10
  • Major locker damage  $100 (minimum)

No stickers, posters, or other decorations may be placed on the outside of lockers.  Pictures, posters, or drawings that are indiscreet or inappropriate (drugs, alcohol, sexual content) may not be placed inside lockers.  Students are advised to leave money and valuables at home.  All hall lockers are combination locks.  Do not share your locker combination with anyone.  Students will need a PE lock for PE classes.  Be sure your lock is latched before leaving the locker room.

The administration reserves the right and has the responsibility to check lockers when deemed necessary.  School personnel may seize items from lockers if the items are pertinent to an investigation.  A student is not required to be present while a locker is searched or items are seized; however, the student may be notified if a locker is opened by school personnel.


Property Search and Seizure
School authorities may seize any contraband substances or illegal objects in the student’s possession of which is illegal, or any material or object that violates a school rule or poses a hazard to the safety and good order of the school. Students are not to bring banned items to school or to any school-sponsored function.

  • Authority to Conduct a Search: The law allows school authorities to search students, their lockers, their motor vehicles and personal property when they have reasonable suspicion that a particular student is in possession of something prohibited by school rules or by law.
  • General Inspection: School authorities may make general inspections of lockers or desks for purposes including, but not limited to, safety, cleanliness, retrieval of school material, and maintenance. Such general inspections shall not include searching personal items stored in lockers or desks, such as clothing, bags, or purses, unless reasonable particularized suspicion exists.
  • Locker/Desk/Storage Area Inspections: All lockers and other storage areas provided for student use on school premises remain the property of the school district and are subject to inspection, access for maintenance, and search.
  • Personal Searches: A student’s person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, etc.) may be searched when a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal, unauthorized or contraband items.
  • Motor Vehicle Searches: Motor vehicles which are driven by students and parked on or near school property during regular school hours or during school activities are subject to being searched when school officials have reasonable suspicion.


Use of Video Cameras
TVHS utilizes video cameras on the interior and exterior of the premises. 


Use of Internet
TVHS students have access to networked computers with Internet access for the purpose of furthering educational goals and objectives included in our approved curriculum. We believe that the benefits to students exceed any possible disadvantages. In accordance with School Board Policy, all Internet users must read and sign an Internet Acceptable User Agreement. These forms will be available at registration. 

Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the school computer network. Unauthorized access to the system or any action that destroys the data of others or interferes with their usage of the system will be considered an act of vandalism and result in disciplinary action according to district policy. Individuals, who abuse the systems, harass other students, vandalize equipment, or use e-mail and Internet for personal use may also lose their computer privileges and/or be held financially liable for necessary repairs, replacement or restoration of data or equipment. 

Fines and Fees

  • Fines must be paid in the bookkeeping office.  
  • Fees will be waived for students qualifying for free or reduced price school meals under the Federal Free or Reduced Price Meal policy.
  • Students may be charged for optional materials they select for class projects, elective class fees and other Board adopted fees.
  • Students may be required to bring specific, necessary supplies for their own use in the classroom.  A requirement of this sort is not considered a fee and is specifically authorized under Colorado Revised Statute 22-32-110(1)(p).
  • Extracurricular activities and student organizations may collect fees to cover the cost of specific activities or events.
  • Students may be required to pay for all or part of field trip costs relating to admission or entrance fees, meals, and lodging.  Field trip fees will be waived for students qualifying for free or reduced price school meals under the Free and Reduced Price Meal Policy.  Fees are not tax deductible.
  • The district is legally authorized to charge fees under Colorado Revised Statute 22-32-117(2)(a) and(c) as amended in 1995 by Senate Bill 103.

Cafeteria

The TVHS cafeteria uses a computerized system for student lunch accounts.  Checks will be deposited directly into your account (no cash back), and you can then access your account to purchase food or drink items.  The cafeteria accepts checks or cash at the register or online payments may be made using myschoolbucks.com.   To access your account, you will need your school identification number.  Students receiving free or reduced price lunches will also need to have their ID.  Do not give out your ID to anyone else, and report loss of your student ID to the main office.  TVHS will not be held responsible if an unauthorized user accesses your account. If you have questions about your cafeteria account, call 613-7929.


Dances
Dances are for current TVHS students only and their dates who meet all guest paperwork deadlines.  School dances are not “open-to-the-public” events.  Non-student dates may attend a dance with TVHS students only if the hosting students have obtained a guest pass from the main office and meet all deadlines.  The dates may not be students from a junior high or middle school.  A date pass may be obtained during school hours and must be signed by an administrator at least 24 hours prior to the dance.  Generally, dances are from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Persons leaving a dance cannot gain re-admittance.  Students are required to dress appropriately.  All general school regulations apply for dances.  Student ID cards must be presented at the door to gain entry.  Students that have been suspended during the semester of the dance are not eligible to attend the dance.


Hall Pass Policy
Thompson Valley’s educational philosophy embraces bell-to-bell instruction for all classes. Students are required to be in their classrooms on time in order to benefit from instructional activities. Students are allowed to be out of the classroom only during specific pre-approved times: before school starts, lunch time, passing periods, and after school. The use of hall passes will be strictly limited. In order to receive a pass, the student must carry their ID. Only one student at a time may have a pass.  Students who are outside of class without a valid pass will be escorted back to the classroom from which they came.  Students who are truant will be sent to the attendance office to get a pass and to have their truancy recorded.
      
Every student who leaves the classroom during instructional time MUST:

  • Have a current SCHOOL ID visible
  • Carry a valid HALL PASS (completed, signed, and current)
  • Comply with the “Ten Minute Rule” which states that no passes will be issued/used during the first or the last ten minutes of class 
  • Every student must be in possession of their own hall pass. No shared passes.

Every effort should be made to minimize interruption of instructional time. The only students allowed in a classroom are students and teacher’s aides (TAs) who are actually enrolled in the class. Students who interrupt a class for any reason should be reported to an administrator. Students with an open block must be in the cafeteria or Media Center. Juniors and seniors may leave campus during open blocks.


Open Blocks
During an open period, you may be in the cafeteria or the Media Center.  Remaining on campus during an open hour is a privilege and expected that the student follows the designated responsibilities. Roaming the halls during class time is not an option – no exceptions.  Students in the halls must have a hall pass from the teacher.


Announcements
Public address announcements will be made via the intercom and our website.  If an item is left for a student at the front desk, the student will be called by intercom during the first available passing period.  Classes will NOT be interrupted.