Policies and Procedures

Accidents and illnesses are to be reported to the office where immediate care can be arranged. Parents will be contacted as soon as possible. Students will be monitored in the office until parents can arrive or will be given a place to rest until they are ready to return to normal school activities.  

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Davis School District and Fairfield Junior High School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Students, parents, or employees needing accommodation should contact the FFJH ADA/504 Coordinator Katie Fredericksen (801-402-7000), their principal or supervisor, or you may contact the District ADA Coordinator, Steve Baker (402-5315), for parent or employee accommodations; or Section 504 Coordinator, Midori Clough (402-5180) for student accommodations.  

Absence- Please notify the office as soon as possible in case of an absence. You can report your child’s absence by calling the attendance line 801-402-7006. Absences must be cleared by a parent within five days after returning to school. This can be done by calling the attendance line, through the myDSD app, or in an email to the attendance secretary. Three uncleared absences in each class will result in a citizenship ‘U”.

Weekly attendance will be reviewed by our attendance team. If a student is absent 20 or more periods in a two-week period, a person on our attendance team will speak with the student and parent/guardian to identify any needs. An attendance meeting may be scheduled. 

Chronic Absences: 

When frequent absences occur, parents/guardians will receive a series of letters and/or contact from the school to identify student needs. An attendance meeting may be scheduled to address and support intendance needs.

Prearranged Absence-In the case prearranged and extended absence such as family trips or hospitalization please notify your student’s teachers in advance. This will allow teachers and administrators to support the student in maintaining academic and citizenship standing.

Check-in-Students must check in at the office before going to class if they have arrived late or are returning from an appointment.

Check-out- Students must be checked out in person through the main office and will only be released to the parent/guardian or designated emergency contacts. Photo ID is and reason for visit are required to enter the building and check out a student.

Modified Schedule Check-in & Check-out- Students on a modified daily schedule do not have to check-in to the office when they arrive for their first class or have a parent check them out after their last class if a Modified Schedule Check-in/Check-out form has been signed by a parent or guardian. Students arriving early for class should remain in the office until the bell rings.

Closed Campus – Fairfield Junior High is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus during school hours, including lunchtime. Students who leave campus without first being checked out will be marked unexcused and may be subject to district truancy policies.

Make-up Work – Students are responsible for contacting their teachers after their return from an absence to identify a plan to make-up missed work.

Tardiness - Tardiness is disruptive to student learning. Students may be considered tardy if they are not in their class before the tardy bell. Students who are excessively tardy will receive reduced citizenship grades and will be subject to school discipline. Three unexcused tardies in one term in any given class may result in a citizenship N. Four unexcused tardies in one term in any given class may result in a citizenship U.

Our attendance team will check for frequent tardies each week. If a student is tardy 5 or more times in a given week, the student will be assigned one lunch detention with an accompanying assignment regarding attendance. 

If the student continues to be tardy 5 or more times in future weeks, the student will be assigned two lunch detentions, and a parent meeting will be scheduled to help determine student needs.  

Continued tardies could result in one day of in-school suspension and referral to our school’s Local Case Management Team. 

Truancy (Unexcused Absence) - Students are truant if they are not where they are supposed to be during school hours. Citations, unsatisfactory citizenship grades, school suspensions and alternate school placements are all possible consequences of truancy. According to District policy, the following citations and fines will be issued:

Truancy Citation Schedule:

First-warning

Second - $10.00

Third - $ 15.00

Fourth - $20.00

Five or more - $25.00

Other Possible Consequences of Truancy:

·        Administrative “U” citizenship grade for the term.

·        A “U” citizenship grade in each class missed during truancy.

·        In-school detention or suspension.

·        Parent conference required before student returns to school.

·        Referral to District Student Services in cases of excessive truancy.

Fairfield Junior High operates on an eight-block schedule with periods 1-4 meeting on A days and periods 5-8 meeting on B days. Each day, except Wednesday, ends with a 30-minute advisory period. Wednesdays will begin after a 2-hour late start. The school calendar will indicate A days and B days. Throughout the year activities such as assemblies may affect the bell schedule. In such an event, teachers and students will be made aware of the changes.

Backpacks and bookbags will be used to carry items to school and between classes. No oversized backpacks.

Bicycles, scooters and skateboards are the sole responsibility of the student. Bikes and scooters need to be placed in the bike rack and securely locked. Skateboards need to be stored in a locker or the office. Students must walk their bikes, scooters and skateboards when on school property and obey traffic laws to ensure the safety of all students. Biking, boarding and skating are not allowed on school grounds.

To ensure safety, students must demonstrate responsible behavior while riding the school bus. All students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver and should obey driver requests. Students should follow these rules:

·         Follow all driver instructions immediately.

·         Remain seated while the bus is in route.

·         Treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

·         Communicate quietly and appropriately.

·         Keep head, hands and objects to yourself and inside the bus.

Students who violate the bus conduct rules may be suspended from the privilege of riding the bus. A school administrator will contact parents and/or the police in cases where students have engaged in disorderly conduct or behaviors that endanger passengers.

Eligibility – To determine if a student is eligible for busing access the “Transportation Information” report in the myDSD guardian account. Students will not be allowed to ride the bus if they are not eligible.

Davis School District and Fairfield Junior High are committed to creating an environment free from harassment and discrimination, including addressing and correcting incidents of harassment and discrimination when they occur, ensuring that discipline is free from discrimination, and ensuring nondiscriminatory access to student groups.  Students and employees may not be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Policy 11IR-100 prohibits harassment and discrimination against students based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability (“Protected Class”). 

Complaints of harassment or discrimination against students based on a Protected Class should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity. 

Darrin Nash, Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity 
Davis School District
45 East State Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-8701
dnash@dsdmail.net

Further information regarding student-on-student or staff-on-student harassment will be provided in a separate Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Employee requests for accommodations or complaints of harassment or discrimination against an employee should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at:

Steven Baker, Associate Director Human Resources
ADA (Employment Issues) Coordinator
Davis School District
45 East State Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-5315
sbaker@dsdmail.net

Information regarding accommodations for disabilities should be directed to:

Midori Clough, District 504 Coordinator
Section 504 (Student Issues) Coordinator
Davis School District
Freeport Center West Building F3
Clearfield, UT 84015
tel: (801) 402-5180
mclough@dsdmail.net

Information or complaints about discrimination based on sex in athletic programs may be directed to:

Tim Best, Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator
Title IX Athletic Compliance Coordinator
Sex Based Discrimination in Athletic Programs
Davis School District
20 North Main Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-7850
tbest@dsdmail.net

Information or complaints about discrimination based on a disability in access to facilities may be directed to:

Rich Swanson, Director of Risk Management
Physical Facilities Compliance Coordinator
Davis School District
20 North Main Street, P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah   84025
tel: (801) 402-5307
rswanson@dsdmail.net

Discrimination complaints should be reported as soon as possible to be effectively investigated and resolved.

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Class change requests can be made before each semester up until 5 days after class starts. Class schedule change request forms are available in the counseling office and require a parent signature and a $10 fee payment before being considered. Any class change requests after the deadline will be considered and determined by school administration.

A parent or guardian having custody over a school-age minor is required under State law to enroll and send a school-age minor to a public or established private school during the school year in the district in which the minor resides. The process of education requires continuity of instruction, class participation and study. Parents are encouraged to work with the school in promoting regular attendance of all students. 

A drop off area is available in the entryway for items that students need for class such as: binders, books, assignments, projects, instruments, and lunch. Please mark items with the student’s first and last name and text them to let them know that there are items left for pickup. The office is unable to accept items such as balloons, flowers, stuffed animals, restaurant deliveries, etc.

Each student has been checked out a laptop or will be checked out a laptop at the beginning of the school year. Students are responsible for this laptop from 7^th-9^th grade. If laptops are damaged or have a technical issue, students will be given a temporary laptop. When the original checked-out laptop is repaired or a determination is made, the original laptop will be returned to the student and fines may be assessed.  All fines will appear on myDSD. 

If a student forgets their charger, they may check one out in the office. If the charger is not returned, the student may not be able to check out another charger. If a student loses their charger, they may get another one in the main office. Replacement fines will appear on myDSD.  

Equipment supplied by Fairfield Junior High School must be used in a manner that maintains its original condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Students will demonstrate reasonable care with the respect to the security and physical well-being of the equipment signed to their care. In the event that Fairfield Junior High School determines in its sole discretion that the student did not utilize reasonable care in the use of the equipment, the parent/guardian will be responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen equipment. All specified equipment is and shall at all times remain the property of the District and must be returned by the last day of the school year or the student’s last day of enrollment in the school, whichever comes first. 

Both student and parent agree:  

• To abide by the Davis School District Acceptable Use Policy 

• To use the equipment primarily for educational use. 

• To not install or remove any software without prior authorization from the District. 

• To not install virtual private networks (VPN) or other software that circumvents district filters on district provided devices. 

• To report any problems, damages, misuse, or misconduct immediately to the advisor or administrator. All repairs must be completed by district approved vendors. 

• That the equipment is the property of the District and must be returned prior to the student’s last day of attendance of the current school year. 

• That if the equipment is not returned to the District in its original condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted, or if the equipment is damaged, lost, or stolen, due to the student’s negligence or not utilizing reasonable care in the use of the equipment, reasonable wear and tear excepted as determined exclusively by the District, student agrees to be financially responsible for the replacement value of the equipment as determined by the District. 

• That all information stored on equipment carries no expectation of privacy and is property of the District. Any information or use of the equipment carries no expectation of privacy. 

• The District reserves the right, at all times and without prior notice, to inspect and search any and all its property for the purpose of determining whether any policy has been violated, or when an inspection and investigation is necessary for purposes of promoting safety or compliance with state and federal laws. 

Parent/Guardians may choose to enroll in the Optional Device Protection Plan. This plan requires a $25 non-refundable fee. A $15 fee will be assessed per incident. The Optional Device Protection Plan  may not be purchased after damage has occurred, or beyond the first term of the school year.  

Parent/Guardian can opt to check out a district-provided device and not enroll in the Optional Device Protection Plan. Parent/Guardian will assume full financial responsibility for the school-issued mobile device. 

• Teach Policies and Procedures (school-wide and class)  
• Explain Possible Consequences (positive and negative)  
• Review Periodically and as Needed  

• Reward Positive Behavior  
• Identify possible antecedent and reason for negative behavior.  
• Address negative behavior with the goal of eliciting positive change.   

• Electronic devices may not be used during standardized assessments unless specifically allowed by statute, regulation, student IEP, or assessment directions.  
• The use of electronic devices in bathrooms or locker rooms and while using a hall pass is prohibited.  
• Devices must be silenced and kept out of sight during class and assemblies except when permitted by the teacher for instructional purposes.   
• Devices must be turned off and kept out of sight during class and assemblies except when permitted by the teacher for instructional purposes.  
• Students are expected to follow classroom rules and procedures pertaining to electronic devices.  
• The use of electronic devices to bully, humiliate, harass, or intimidate school-related individuals, including students, employees, and guests or in violation of local, state or federal laws is prohibited.  
• Photos, videos or audio recordings of students, employees or guests shall not be posted or shared without their consent.  
• Students are responsible for the security of personal electronic devices. The school shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss or damage. If devices are borrowed and misused, both parties are responsible for the misuse or policy violations.  
• Students are required to comply with the Davis School District Technology Resources Acceptable Use Agreement for Secondary Students.  

It is the policy of the Davis School District and Fairfield Junior High School to provide equal educational and employment opportunity for all individuals. Therefore, the District and Fairfield Junior High School prohibit all discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other youth groups. This policy extends to all aspects of the district’s and Fairfield Junior High School’s educational programs, as well as to the use of all district facilities, and participation in all District-sponsored activities.

• Lockout – Students return to, or stay inside, the building. Business as usual.  
• Lockdown – Students move away from sight of windows and doors and maintain silence. Building and classroom doors will be locked. Students and teachers will hide, run, fight as determined by the situation.  
• Evacuate – Students will follow evacuation maps posted in classrooms. If evacuation is required at times other than during class, students will assemble with their Falcon Focus teacher in the area along the west fence of the campus. In case of an off campus evacuation students will go to the following church buildings with their Falcon Focus: 
  • 555 North Fairfield Road, Kaysville 
• Shelter – As per instructions.  

We use standards-based teaching and grading practices at Fairfield. We believe these practices ensure that your child’s grades are meaningful, accurate, consistent, and supportive of learning. Standards-based teaching and grading moves the focus from “chasing points” to the benefits of learning. Your student will know exactly what it is they should be learning as well as how they will show that learning. We know that learning doesn’t happen on the same timeline for every student, so there will be multiple opportunities for your child to show mastery. 

The grading scale we will be using will help you translate your child’s mastery grade into more familiar grading formats including percentages and letter grades, please refer to it often. 

These common practices will be used by each teacher at Fairfield: 

• Grades will be updated in Encore by Monday morning each week to provide regular feedback to students and parents and support teachers in providing early intervention. 
• Grades will rely on assessments connected to priority standards. Ninety percent of a student’s grade will be based on assessments, up to 10% may be based on practice. 
• The following common grading scale will be used in each class

• STOP. Tell the person you do not want them to harass you or the other person. Clearly tell them to “stop,” and name the behavior. For example, say, “Stop kicking me. That is harassment and I do not want you to do it.”  
• WALK. Walk away from the person who is bothering you.  
• TALK. If the harassment or bullying continues, report it to a teacher or an administrator. If the harassment is major, such as sexual or violent, report it immediately to an adult so student safety can be maintained. Those observing another student being bullied or harassed are asked to not tolerate it and report it to a trusted adult at school for assistance. Parents, please help us become aware of any student concerns in order to establish a safe and enjoyable school climate.  

If a student is going to be homebound or hospitalized for more than ten consecutive school days, the parents should contact the school to apply for Home/Hospital services through the district student services department. A physician’s signature is required in order for the school to authorize Home/Hospital services. 

Students at Fairfield will have the opportunity to earn honors designations in each of their core classes (math, science, English, social studies) as well as in select electives. All courses will provide personalized learning formats to support student mastery of priority standards.

Students will be able to access the honors designation in a stand-alone honors course as well as in traditional classes.

Honors Designation Requirements:

• Students will demonstrate the highest level of mastery on at least 90% of priority standards over the duration of the course (semester or year). The honors designation will be available in honors classes and traditional classes with the designation being added to the transcript at the end of the course
• Students may be provided differentiated texts/assignments in each content area to provide opportunities for greater depth and complexity in their study of the standard.
• Students may engage in differentiated discussion groups or threads to provide opportunities for deeper questioning and collaboration.
• English students may be given the opportunity to study additional or more difficult texts as they practice reading and writing standards.
• Math students may engage with more difficult or additional tasks as they engage in deeper exploration of priority standards.  

If a severe blizzard, heavy snowstorm, or ice storm occurs during the night, which makes driving hazardous, and such conditions are known by 7:00 a.m., or for any other emergency identified hazardous by the Superintendent either a “Late Opening” or a “No School” announcement will be made over local radio stations, by email and phone call. In the event that it is necessary to start school late, the predetermined starting time for “Late Opening” will be 10:15 a.m. 

Closed Campus – Fairfield Junior High is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus during school hours, including lunchtime. Students who leave campus without first being checked out will be marked unexcused and may be subject to district truancy policies.  

Lunchtime Areas – Students may eat or drink in the cafeteria or on the patio. Students may not go beyond the patio during lunchtime. When students finish eating, they may go to the commons, library, gym, or west field. All hallways are closed during lunch.   

Food Delivery – Prohibition of Food Delivery Services:  

No food delivery services, including but not limited to third-party delivery apps, are permitted on school grounds during school hours, including before, during, and after school.   

Students are prohibited from receiving food deliveries directly to the school premises.  

Parents are welcome to drop off lunch and other items in the cubbies provided at the front entrance.  

Vending –Vending machines are available in the south hallway for use during lunch or after school, but not during or between classes. Students who use the vending machines do so at their own risk. The school cannot take responsibility for money lost in vending machines. Students who damage the machines will receive disciplinary actions and fines for any damage. Loitering or asking others for money is not allowed. Once vending purchase is made, students must go into the cafeteria or outside to eat or drink the purchase. Change is not available in the main office or from lunchroom cashiers.  Individual students may lose machine privileges if they violate machine rules.  

Lunch and Learn -- Students may be assigned by teachers the opportunity to make up missing work or complete assessments. Students will have time to eat their lunch in Lunch and Learn.  

Activities—Lunch is a good time to relax with friends. In good weather, students are encouraged to go out on the west field for sunshine, fresh air, and to let out energy. Balls, frisbees, and other games are available to check out from the office. Students may also access the gym for basketball on days that intramural sports are not in session. Be safe and remember that activities should be appropriate in time, manner, and place. 

• Always keep your locker combination confidential. DO NOT share your combination with friends or classmates. 
• Always keep your locker locked, don’t leave it “ready to open.” 
• If your locker does not close or lock properly, please notify the front office. We do not have “kick open” lockers; kicking your locker will cause damage that you will be responsible for. 
• Combinations may be changed once during the school year for a fee of $5.00 with administration approval. 
• The school is not responsible for any loss of valuables and strongly urges students to leave valuable items at home. 
• Before seeking office or custodial help with a jammed locker, you must first report to class on time and receive permission from the teacher. Lockers usually become jammed because heavy items, jackets, or bags become wedged in the door. You will receive a $1.00 fine if you carelessly jam your locker door and the custodian is required to assist you. (If your locker does jam, try pushing the locker in, then gently pulling the latch out.) 
• Lockers are School property; personal padlocks are not allowed. 
• Lockers must be kept in good condition. Use magnets for hanging pictures and white boards, not tape. Broken or bent latches, dents, scratches, broken or missing hooks, vandalism, writing on the locker, kicking or mistreating lockers, or altering lockers to open without combination etc. will result in disciplinary action, which may also include loss of locker privileges and/or fines. Report damage immediately in order to prevent further damage and maintain security. Inspect your locker the first day and report any problems. 
• Decoration of lockers by non-school groups is not allowed.  
• Occasional announced and unannounced locker checks will be made. You and your locker partner are both responsible for the locker assigned to you. 

Lost objects should be turned in to the office. Check with the main office to retrieve lost items. Items in the lost and found will be donated at the end of each term. 

District policy does not prohibit students from carrying their own medication to school in instances where the students’ maturity level is such that they could reasonably be expected to appropriately administer the medication on their own. In such instances, students may carry one day’s dosage of medication on their person. Any misuse of such medication by the student may be subject to disciplinary action under the District’s Student Conduct and Discipline Policy.  

Student information including grades, attendance, paying fees and lunch account balances can be accessed through guardian and student myDSD accounts. Every guardian and student will need an account. Set up or access your account at https://mydsd.davis.k12.ut.us/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f 

• Students must stay in line and not crowd or cut. 
• Students will not throw food. 
• Eating from a common plate/utensil or buying food from other students is not permitted. 
• Clean up trays, food, and garbage. 
• Lunch (both school and home lunch) may be eaten in the cafeteria only. 
• No commercial deliveries of food will be allowed. 
• Students who bring food from home are to eat in the cafeteria. 
• Misbehaving students may be assigned a seat. 

• Loading/Unloading zones are in the main driveway and on the west side of Fairfield Drive. 
• Please pull forward as you wait to allow other parents to enter the driveway.  
• Load/unload on the right side of the driveway and pull-through on the left.  
• If you need to enter the building please park in a marked stall. Do not leave your vehicle in the red zone.  

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag shall be recited by students at the beginning of each school day in each public school classroom in the State, led by a student in the classroom, as assigned by the classroom teacher on a rotating basis. Participation in the Pledge is voluntary and not compulsory. 

Students participating in release time are to be out of the school before the tardy bell rings. Students who remain in the building after the bell must have a hall pass or school note. Students who do not comply will be subject to disciplinary action; repeated infractions will result in an Administrative “U” and possible trespassing citation. Please be sure to be where you are supposed to be. 

In compliance with existing federal and state law regarding religion and religious expression in public schools, the District or school may neither advance nor inhibit religion. It is the District’s policy to: 1) allow students and employees to engage in expression of personal religious views or beliefs within the parameters of current law, and 2) maintain the school’s official neutrality regarding sectarian religious issues according to the constitutional principal of separation between church and state. 

It is the policy of the Davis School District and Fairfield Junior High to promote a safe and orderly school environment for all students and employees.  Criminal acts or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated and any individual who engages in such activity will be subject to school disciplinary action as determined by school administrators, or District disciplinary action as determined by the District Case Management Team. Criminal acts that are a class B misdemeanor or above (including but not limited to drug possession or physical assault) may also be referred to law enforcement.  In determining appropriate discipline, school officials will consider the totality of the circumstances, including the severity of the offense, as well as the individual’s age, disability status, intent, academic status, and prior disciplinary records.

WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES – UP TO ONE YEAR EXPULSION (Utah Code 53G-8-205)

Any student who in a school building, in a school vehicle, on District property, or in conjunction with any school activity, possesses, controls, sales, arranges for the sale of, uses or threatens use of a real weapon, explosive, noxious or flammable material, or actually uses or threatens to use a look-alike or pretend weapon with the intent to intimidate another person or to disrupt normal school activities, shall be expelled from all District schools, programs, and activities for a period of not less than one calendar year; unless the District Case Management Team determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a lesser consequence would be more appropriate.  The terms “weapon,” “explosive,” and “noxious or flammable material” includes but are not limited to: guns, starter pistols, cap guns, knives, martial arts accessories, bombs, bullets and ammunition, fireworks, gasoline, or other flammable liquids, matches, and lighters. 

DRUGS/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Any student, who possesses, controls, uses, distributes, sells, or arranges the sale of an illegal drug or controlled substance (which includes alcohol, tobacco in any form, and electronic cigarettes, or electronic cigarette substance or product), an imitation controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia in a school building, in a school vehicle, on District property, or in conjunction with any school activity, may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, tested for drugs, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted.

SAFE SCHOOL VIOLATIONS

Any student may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for committing any of the following school-related serious violations: 1) threatening or causing harm to the school, school property, or person associated with the school, or property associated with that person, regardless of where the conduct occurs; 2) committing any criminal act, including but not limited to: assault, hazing, rape, trespass, arson, theft, vandalism, possession or use of pornographic materials on school property; 3) engaging in any gang activity, including but not limited to flashing gang signs, displaying or spraying gang graffiti, wearing or displaying gang related clothing or apparel, or soliciting others for membership in a gang.

DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Any student may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, or expelled for any conduct that creates an unreasonable and substantial disruption or risk of disruption of a class, activity, program, or other function of the school, including but not limited to frequent, flagrant, or willful disobedience; defiance of school authority; criminal activity; fighting; noncompliance with school dress code; possession of contraband (i.e., drug paraphernalia, pornography, mace, pepper spray, laser pen, chains, needles, razor blades, bats and clubs); or the use of foul, profane, vulgar, harassing or abusive language. Conduct that is a class B misdemeanor may also be referred to law enforcement.  Conduct which is a class C misdemeanor, an infraction, a status offense on school property, or an offense that is truancy may not be referred to law enforcement or a prosecuting attorney unless a student refuses to participate in alternative restorative interventions offered at the time of the infraction, or the student has committed the same offense on two prior occasions and has been referred to alternative restorative interventions in each prior case. 

NONDISCRIMINATION IN DISCIPLINE

The District will ensure that students are not discriminated against in the administration of discipline, including the duration and type of consequence, and in referrals to law enforcement.

DUE PROCESS

When a student is suspected of violating Fairfield Junior High or District policy the school administrator must meet with and inform him/her of the allegations and provide the student the opportunity to give his/her version of the incident.  If the school administrator determines sufficient evidence exists to impose discipline the school administrator shall notify the parent that 1) this student has been suspended; 2) grounds for the suspension; 3) the period of time for which the student is suspended; and 4) the time and place for the parent to meet a designated school official to review the suspension.

AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR EXPEL

The school administration has the authority to suspend a student for up to ten school days per incident.  If the school administrator desires or contemplates suspending for longer than ten school days or expelling a student, the school administrator shall make a referral to the District’s Case Management Team. School administration should also seek advice from the District’s Case Management Team when suspension mandate completion delays the typical process of returning a student to the school environment in a timely manner.

BULLYING/CYBER-BULLYING/HAZING/RETALIATION/ABUSIVE CONDUCT

A student may be suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, expelled, referred for police investigation, and/or prosecuted for engaging in any written, physical, or verbal aggression, intimidation, discrimination, or abusive conduct of any school employee or student at school or a school-related activities regardless of location or circumstance, including but not limited to bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, or retaliation.

District policy may be found at 5S-100 Conduct and Discipline.  Fairfield Junior High policy may be found at FFJH Policies and Procedures or a copy may be obtained in the school office.  For incidents of harassment (unwelcome conduct based on a protected class) and discrimination, please refer to 11IR-100.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

School officials have the authority to search a student’s person, personal property, or vehicle while located on school property or at a school sponsored activity, when they have reasonable grounds to believe that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating a particular law or school rule.

School Lockers, desks, or other storage areas are the sole property of the Davis School District and Fairfield Junior High. Periodic general inspections of school lockers may be conducted by school authorities randomly without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Searches will be conducted in such a way as to be short in duration and not disrupt educational activities.

Extracurricular activities - The District will ensure that students have an equal opportunity to participate in, create, and maintain student groups without regard to their race, sex, disability, or other protected classification.

However, students who are suspended, transferred to an alternative placement, or expelled, may lose the privilege of participation in all extracurricular activities, such as interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, student government, student clubs, graduation ceremonies, and other extracurricular activities, during the period of discipline and will not be afforded separate due process procedures to challenge the denial of participation in an extracurricular activity.

Office and classroom phones are available for student use in cases of sickness or emergency. Student illness/emergency is expected to be handled through the office rather than the use of student phones.  

Visitors and volunteers are to check in at the main office to receive a visitor pass on arrival. Photo ID will be required for those entering the school.