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allowing each student to exercise his or her individual choice, to reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in any other silentactivity that does not interfere with, distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their individual choices.VISITORS TO SCHOOLWe request ALL visitors (including parents/guardians) to check in at the front office located at the elementary buildingand sign a visitor’s log immediately upon arriving on school campus for the safety of all students, faculty and staff.Student visitors will not be allowed on school days.STUDENT ACADEMICSACADEMIC/ATTENDANCE ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITYProbation- A student must receive a 60% or better in all courses at the end of the second full week of each semester, andeach week thereafter, or the student will be placed on Academic Probation for the following week. A student mayparticipate in authorized school activities during the week the student is on academic probation.Ineligibility- The student must earn a 60% or better in all classes following the week of academic probation or thestudent will be ineligible to participate in school activities. The student remains ineligible until he/she receives a 60% orbetter in all courses. A student regains academic eligibility on the Monday following the week in which the studentreceives a 60% or better in all courses. The Principal or Principal’s designee will run an eligibility report by 8:00 a.m. onthe first day of each school week, beginning on the third full week of each semester.Academic Probation and Ineligibility1.Having below a 60% in any course(s) after 2nd week of semester Probation2.Having below a 60% in any course(s) 2 consecutive weeks Ineligible3.Students remain ineligible until the student is passing all subjects for 1 week.Attendance Eligibility- A student must be present for half of the school day to be eligible to participate in any schoolsponsored activity that day or night. A student may not be absent more than nine (9) days total during a semester to beeligible to participate in school activities/field trips.A student must maintain academic and attendance eligibility to participate in any authorized school activity. Foracademic and attendance eligibility purposes authorized school activities include but are not limited to: competitiveevents against other schools, athletic events, cheerleading, field trips, student activities outside the normal school day;and, non-classroom activities. A student who is ineligible will not suit up, travel with the team, group, or organization, norsit on the bench or stand on the sidelines of the event.ACHIEVEMENT TESTSThe Oklahoma State Department of Education uses Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (OCCT) to gather information onspecified areas of knowledge, skills, and content on state mandated curriculum. These tests will be administered annuallyin the spring to 3rd-8th grade students. District adopted assessments will be used to gather information on specifiedareas of knowledge, skills, and content for Kindergarten through second grade students annually. In addition, benchmarkassessments will be administered to all K-8th grade students periodically throughout the school year to gauge theirprogression toward the state standards.ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAMAlternate Assessment Program: The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires that children with disabilities beincluded in general state and district-wide assessment programs with appropriate accommodations if necessary. Thiswould include all state and district OCCT tests. It is the intent of the District to maximize the participation of studentsBriggs School Student/Parent Handbook 2022-2023Page 5

with disabilities in the reporting, accountability and educational benefits associated with state and district-wideassessments. For more information contact the Special Education Department or the Testing Coordinator.CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENTSEighth grade Algebra follows the scope and sequence of high school Algebra I and meets the academic rigor expected atthe high school level. Students completing Algebra during 8th grade with a passing grade will have the course added totheir high school transcript, although no grade earned at the middle school level will be recorded on the high schooltranscript and the high school grade point average will not be affected. The Algebra course is only recorded as completeto meet requirements. High School students will still be required to take 3 additional units of math while attending highschool. You will be required to sign a letter, which outlines the Algebra I curriculum, for your child to be considered totake Algebra. Selection will be based on academic performance in prior math classes, teacher recommendations, andparent requests.EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESSThe school year is divided into four 9-week periods. There will be at least 2 Progress Reports given each semesterapproximately 4 to 5 into the grading quarter. Report Cards will be given out at the end of each semester. Reports maybe sent home for satisfactory and unsatisfactory work as well as when there is a notable change in performance.Additional progress reports may be sent at any time during the year.GIFTED PROGRAMBriggs Public School offers educational programs for gifted children as defined in Oklahoma Statutes Section 1210.307 ofTitle 70 through differentiated curriculum in the classroom and enrichment. Student participants must qualify for theprogram by meeting certain criteria in compliance with Oklahoma State Law and district policy. Placement will beconsidered based on intelligence tests, achievement tests, records, portfolios, and recommendations of teachers andparents.GRADING POLICYThe grading scale listed below will be used to indicate the level of performance of students at Briggs Public School.Grades will be given at the end of each quarter.2nd - 8th Grade Core ClassesSFA Reading ScalePre-K, K(thisscalemay also be used for 1st-8th Non-Core Classes)A 100-90Advance 85-100B 89-80Proficient 70-84E ExcellentC 79-70Basic 51-66S SatisfactoryD 69-60Below Basic below 50L Below LevelF 59 and belowN Needs ImprovementI Incomplete, L Late Work, M Missing Work, P Passing1st grade uses Object-Based GradingHOMEWORK/MAKE-UP/LATE WORKStudent homework assignments may be given per the teacher’s classroom policy. Students will be allowed a minimum of“a day for a day” to turn in work (unless the teacher allows extra time) when the student has been absent or missed class.(EX. A student who is absent for two school days has two school days to complete the work and then turn it in at thebeginning of class the third day). Late work may be turned in per the teacher’s deadline for reduced credit.HONORSPrincipal’s Honor Roll *- A student must receive no grade lower than a “B” in all courses for the 9-week grading period.Briggs School Student/Parent Handbook 2022-2023Page 6

Superintendent’s Honor Roll *- A student must receive no grade lower than an “A” in all courses for the 9-week gradingperiod.Salutatorian/Valedictorian *- The 8th grade salutatorian and valedictorian will be selected by calculating the cumulativeGPA on the student’s 6th through 8th grade academic years. A student that does not attend a full academic 8th grade yearat Briggs School will not be eligible for Salutatorian/Valedictorian.*Students found to have violated the cheating/plagiarism policy will not be eligible for academic honors recognition.PROFICIENCY BASED PROMOTIONUpon request from a parent/guardian, a student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the districtadopted learner outcomes. Proficiency will be demonstrated by an assessment of evaluation appropriate to curriculumareas, which include Language Arts, Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science. A student demonstrating proficiency inthis set of competencies at the 90% (or higher) level, shall be advanced to the next level of study in the appropriatecurriculum area(s).PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF STUDENTSIt is the intention of this policy that students will be placed at the most appropriate grade level. This determination is tobe based upon documented evidence as to the student’s ability, level of academic achievement, social and emotionalcharacteristics. Students will normally spend one year in each grade. It is believed that the utilization of immediate andthoughtful corrective actions will benefit and remediate most deficiencies in achievement. However, there may bestudents, who for reasons consistent with their ability or due to excessive absences, would benefit by repeating a grade.Factors to be considered for repeating an elementary grade are (1) academic achievement: (2) chronological age: (3)social maturity; (4) physical development; (5) work and study habits; (6) attendance record.When a teacher(s) recommends that a student be retained at the present grade level or not pass in a course, the parent orguardian, if dissatisfied with the recommendation, may appeal the decision by complying with the district’s appealprocess. The decision of the Board shall be final. (70-24-114.1)Reading Sufficiency ActThe purpose of the Oklahoma Reading Sufficiency Act is to ensure that each child attains the necessary reading skills bycompletion of the third grade, which will enable that student to continue developing reading skills and to help them succeedthroughout school and life. The development of reading skills is the key for foundational reading and being ready for fourthgrade. Third grade is a critical year for independent reading. In Oklahoma, third grade is the first year a student is required toparticipate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP). Third grade students must score at or near standard on thereading comprehension and vocabulary section of the third grade Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test. Students may be promotedto fourth grade if they qualify for one of the good cause exemptions [Section 1210.508C]. Students kindergarten through thirdgrade who does not meet the grade-level target on the RSA screening assessment will be screened for characteristics ofdyslexia (70 O.S 1210.520)1. Any student who demonstrates proficiency in reading at the third-grade level through a screening instrument which meetsthe acquisition of reading skills criteria shall not be subject to retention. Upon demonstrating proficiency through screening,the district shall provide notification to the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the student that they have satisfied therequirements of the Reading Sufficiency Act and will not be subject to retention pursuant to this section.2. If a third-grade student is identified at any point of the academic year as having a significant reading deficiency, which shallbe defined as scoring below standard on a screening instrument which meets the acquisition of reading skills criteria, thedistrict shall immediately begin a student reading portfolio and shall provide notice to the parent of the deficiency.Briggs School Student/Parent Handbook 2022-2023Page 7

3. a. If a student has not yet satisfied the proficiency requirements of this section prior to the completion of third grade thestudent may qualify for automatic promotion to the fourth grade upon scoring at/near standard or above on the readingcomprehension and vocabulary portion of the statewide third-grade Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test.b. Prior to promotion, however, the district shall provide notice to the student’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s) that the child isnot yet reading at grade level and provide the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the child the option for retention should they sodesire. The notice shall contain, at a minimum, the most recently identifiable grade level on which the student is actuallyproficient, the opportunities for summer reading programs, or other tutoring that may be available c. A student so promotedshall be entitled to intensive remediation in reading until the student is able to demonstrate proficiency in reading at the gradelevel in which the student is enrolled.4. If a student has not yet satisfied the proficiency requirements of this section prior to the completion of third grade and stillhas a significant reading deficiency, as identified based on assessments administered that meet the acquisition of reading skillscriteria, has not accumulated evidence of third-grade proficiency through a student portfolio, or is not subject to a good causeexemption, then the student shall not be eligible for automatic promotion to fourth grade.5. A student not qualified for automatic promotion under paragraph 4 of this subsection may be evaluated for “probationarypromotion” by a “Student Reading Proficiency Team” composed of:(1) the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the student.(2) the teacher assigned to the student who had responsibility for reading instruction in that academic year,(3) a teacher in reading who teaches in the subsequent grade level,(4) a certified reading specialist (if applicable)The student shall be promoted to the fourth grade if the team members unanimously recommend “probationary promotion” tothe school district superintendent and the superintendent approves the recommendation that promotion is the best option forthe student. If a student is allowed a “probationary promotion”, the team shall continue to review the reading performance ofthe student and repeat the requirements of this paragraph each academic year until the student demonstrates grade-levelreading proficiency, as identified through a screening instrument which meets the acquisition of reading skills criteria, for thecorresponding grade level in which the student is enrolled.6. Students who score below standard on the reading comprehension and vocabulary portion of the statewide third-gradecriterion-referenced test and who are not subject to a good cause exemption as provided in subsection 7 of this section shall beretained in the third grade and provided intensive instructional services and supports.7. The school district shall annually report to the State Department of Education the number of students promoted to thefourth grade as required by law.A third grade student may be promoted for “good cause” if the student meets one of the following statutory exemptions:(1) English learners who have had less than two years of instruction in English and are identified as Limited EnglishProficient/English learner on an approved screening tool.(2) Students with disabilities whose Individualized Education Plan (IEP) indicates they are to be assessed with the OklahomaAlternate Assessment Program (OAAP)(3) Students who demonstrate an acceptable level of performance on an alternative standardized reading test approved by theOklahoma State Board of Education.(4) Students who demonstrate through a teacher-developed portfolio that they can read on grade level.Briggs School Student/Parent Handbook 2022-2023Page 8

(5) Students with disabilities who participate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) and who have an individualizededucation plan that reflects that the student has received intensive remediation for reading and have made adequate progresstoward IEP goals.(6) Students who have received intensive remediation in reading through a program of reading instruction for two or moreyears but still demonstrate a deficiency in reading and who were previously retained for academic reasons.(7) Students facing exceptional emergency circumstances that prevent them from being assessed during the testing window.Requests to exempt students from the mandatory retention requirements based on one of the good-cause exemptions shall bemade using the following process:1. Documentation submitted from the teacher of the student to the school principal that indicates the student meets one ofthe good-cause exemptions and promotion of the student is appropriate. Documentation shall be limited to the alternativeassessment results or student portfolio work and the individual education plan (IEP), as applicable;2. The principal of the school shall review and discuss the documentation with the teacher. If the principal determines that thestudent meets one of the good-cause exemptions and should be promoted based on the documentation provided, the principalshall make a recommendation in writing to the school district’s superintendent; and3. After review, the school district superintendent shall accept or reject the recommendation of the principal in writing.Midyear Promotion-Fourth GradeA student retained in third grade in accordance with the Reading Sufficiency Act may be eligible for a midyear promotion tofourth grade. The midyear promotion of a retained student will be considered if the student can demonstrate that the studentis a successful and independent reader, is reading at or above grade level, and is ready to be promoted to the fourthgrade. Tools that may be utilized to reevaluate any retained student may include subsequent assessments, alternativeassessments, and portfolio reviews, in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education. Retained students may only bepromoted midyear prior to November 1 and only upon demonstrating a level of proficiency required to score at or nearstandard on the third-grade statewide criterion-referenced test and upon showing progress sufficient to master appropriatefourth-grade-level skills, as determined by the school district.A midyear promotion shall be made only upon the agreement of the parent or guardian of the student and the schoolprincipal.STUDENT RECORDSA cumulative folder of student records is kept on file. Parents/guardians may set up an appointment and inspect andreview any school records dealing with their child. See Notification of Rights under FERPA in the Policies and Proceduressection for more information.WITHDRAWALSWhen it is necessary for a student to withdraw or transfer from Briggs, the parent/guardian will need to complete awithdrawal form in the main office including date of withdrawal and the name, address, and phone number of the newschool. A student must attend at least two weeks to receive a grade. All books and materials must be returned or paid forbefore the withdrawal can be completed (unless other arrangements are approved by the Principal).STUDENT ATTENDANCEThere is a proven correlation between good attendance and academic performance; good attendance is the responsibilityof the student and the parent; and the state mandates daily attendance for all school-age children; therefore, everystudent is expected to be in attendance at school every day. Regular attendance at school is necessary for students toBriggs School Student/Parent Handbook 2022-2023Page 9

successfully progress in and fully benefit from the educational experience, teaches students the necessity of regularattendance in preparation for work, and teaches students to be personally responsible. Some absences are unavoidable,but every effort should be made to keep absences to a minimum.Absences: Students are expected to attend all classes each day. ALL ABSENCES, excused or unexcused, count toward ourattendance policy for passing coursework and for meeting the requirements for the End of the Year field trips.Absences from scheduled classes due to participation in school-sponsored or endorsed activities shall be considered inschool absences but shall not exceed ten (10) days per year unless approved by the Superintendent or theSuperintendent’s designee or otherwise excepted as set forth herein. Absences due to activities for which the student isattempting to earn or has earned the right to compete on a state or national level and absences due to participation in aremote Internet-based course approved by the Board shall not be considered for purposes of the ten (10) day limitation.Additionally, the sponsor of an extracurricular activity may submit a request for an exception to the principal when astudent has a GPA for the current semester of 3.0 or higher.Excused absenc

Rice, Crissy 211 Ritzhaupt, Rhonda 241 Roberton, Shannon 217 Saxon, Susie 213 Sisco, Connie 205 Supernaw, Angel 106 Tuttle, Lisa 120 Briggs School Student/Parent Handbook 2022-2023 Page 4 . Student health and accident insurance is available through the school at the student's expense. Student insurance