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The purpose of this handbook is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. The Minnetonka High School Discipline Policy consists of guidelines and procedures developed and supported by students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education to encourage appropriate actions of staff and students so that a positive teaching-learning environment can be maintained. Certain conduct has been determined to be unacceptable and will be subject to the high school discipline policy. At the discretion of the principal, the referral may be shared with the School Resource Officer for review of a possible criminal violation. Students must participate in investigatory matters that arise out of school activities. Additional details around student code of conduct can be found in School District Policy 506.

MHS staff refers students to the Assistant Principal when students display inappropriate behavior(s) that do not respond to staff interventions or which require immediate dismissal from class, hallways, or the student commons area.

CLASSIFICATIONS & DEFINITIONS

As a guiding principle, academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on school assessments (formative or summative) through the use of a tool or resource to misrepresent one's knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for the assessment, plagiarism, or collusion. Maintaining academic integrity requires students to transparently document the resources or sources used in their work and be able to explain or expand on their evidence of learning. If this does not or cannot take place based on the work students submit, it is a violation of academic integrity. Additional classifications may be added at any time.

示例包括但不限于以下内容：

1. Copying or sharing academic work.
2. Asking or letting your project partner do your fair portion of the work.
3. Sharing test questions and/or answers concerning what is on a test with other students either verbally or electronically (e.g., text messages, iPods, earphones, calculators with memory systems, PDAs, Bluetooth technology.)
4. 偷看他人的试卷或允许他人抄袭试卷。
5. Submitting another's work as your own with or without the other person’s knowledge (i.e., plagiarism).
6. Submitting work generated or edited in part or in full using Artificial Intelligence applications, websites, or other forms without citation/attribution and teacher guidance. Students should be prepared to show their work or demonstrate their process in ways that explain or expand their evidence of learning.
7. Unauthorized use of technology during assessments.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Acts of academic dishonesty are subject to Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Student Code of Conduct Rules. Offenses are cumulative for all courses over the high school academic career. Administration will use the following grid to establish the consequence for offenses. If the student already has three offenses during his/her academic career, the administration will use the consequences in the 3rd offense category as a guide and may increase them significantly.

Administration may increase the level of consequences based on the facts and the violations of other policies warranted. 

STUDENT BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS

1. A person must not disturb or interrupt the peace and order of a school while in session.
2. A person must not trespass in or on any school by remaining on the school premises after being ordered to leave by a school administrator or teacher.
3. A person who has been ordered to leave school premises must notre-enter those premises without the written permission of an authorized school official.
4. A person must not loiter on any school grounds or in any school building or structure.

INVESTIGATIONS OF CONCERNS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

• It is, and always has been, our commitment to work to ensure that all students feel safe, welcomed and free of any barriers in achieving academic success.
• To be clear, hate speech and actions have no place at Minnetonka High School. It is expected that you do your part in making our school welcoming and inclusive to all of our students, regardless of race, sex, religion, ability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or other classifications or characteristics.
• The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the steps MHS takes when there is an allegation of inappropriate behavior.

There are numerous Board policies addressing inappropriate student conduct and comments. Potentially relevant policies include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Policy 506: Student Discipline and Code of Conduct
• Policy 514: Bullying Prohibition Policy
• Policy 526: Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Devices
• Policy 427: Harassment and Violence
• Policy 522: Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination
• Policy 542: Civility of Students
• The Parent and Student Handbook

1. Once the school has the concern, an administrator will interview the student bringing the complaint to determine the complete facts and details of the allegation. If the complaint is provided anonymously, an administrator will look into the matter as able, given the details available to them.
    
2. Connection to the school: MHS does not have the legal or constitutional authority to regulate all student speech and conduct at all times when students are not at school. But some off-campus speech and conduct does fall within the school’s authority—specifically, speech or conduct that has created or will likely create a material disruption at school or that harms or invades the rights of others in our school community. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, speech or conduct that constitutes severe bullying or harassment, threats or failure to follow rules regarding schoolwork.
    
3. Once the administrator has gathered all of the facts from the student reporting the concern, the administrator will interview any potential witnesses, gather any relevant evidence, and interview the student alleged to have engaged in the misconduct. Prior to investigatory interviews, students will be provided with a Tennessen notice, which describes the purpose and intended use of the requested information; what, if any, consequences could arise from responding or choosing not to respond; and who may have access to the information provided. A student accused of an infraction will be provided due process and the opportunity to present information to the administration.
    
4. Once the investigation is complete, the administration will determine whether the allegations are substantiated and whether the conduct is a violation of District policy.
    
5. If a policy violation is substantiated, the school will determine appropriate corrective action and consequences, including potential disciplinary action including but not limited to warnings, detention, loss of privileges or activities eligibility, suspension, or expulsion. Consequences will vary depending on the nature and severity of the violation. As an example, the use of hate speech will generally result in a suspension. The number of days will vary depending on the overall context, severity, intent and impact of the incident.

• The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) do not allow the District to release private data about students to other students, parents or community members. This includes disciplinary action or other corrective measures taken by the school.
• School consequences, regardless of disciplinary action, may include a significant educational component to help educate the student on the impact and harm of the inappropriate behavior, to help ensure that the behavior does not repeat—which is one of the key goals for any consequence.

6. Please note: This step may take place even if school disciplinary measures are not taken. In each incident, the school will work with the student impacted by the behavior to provide supportive measures and restorative steps to address the impact on the student and to help the student feel safe and secure. When appropriate, and with consent of the impacted student, this could include an opportunity to rebuild the relationship with the student accused of the misconduct. This process is focused on healing and understanding the impact of the harm caused. This process, when used, will be facilitated by an administrator or staff designee.
    
7. In all cases, the student reporting the concern will be invited to have a final conversation with the administrator to provide closure to the process for that student and to resolve any final questions, to the extent the information can permissibly be provided.

1. Address the behavior
2. Educate the student on the impact and harm of the behavior and learn the background of the language or action used/taken
3. Provide the opportunity of restoration with the student impacted with the behavior.

MHS takes student concerns of this nature very seriously, and we want to ensure all complaints are properly reviewed and appropriate action is taken to address them. High school students’ brains are still developing, and a key goal of any remedial action is to educate the student and prevent the behavior from recurring.

• include words or pictures that state, imply, or depict hate speech or other discriminatory language or imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.
• represents or promotes hate/threat groups or criminal activity.
• depicts, implies, advertises, or advocates illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other products or activities that are illegal for use by minors.
• depicts or implies pornography, nudity, or sexual acts, or other vulgar or obscene language or images.
• Jewelry that presents a safety hazard to self and/or others.
• Wearing of painted faces, disguises or changes in appearance that limits or prevents the identification of a “student.”
• Wearing of items not typical of student dress; including but not limited to capes, flags, wheeled shoes, non-clothing items that may cause safety risk or disruption

VIOLATIONS

Violations of the sexual, racial, and religious harassment or violence policy may include but not limited to:

1. Sexual Harassment may include but is not limited to unwelcome: verbal harassment or abuse, pressure for sexual activity; sexually motivated or inappropriate patting, pinching or physical contact; sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual favors, accompanied by implied or overt threats.
    
2. Religious, Racial Harassment may include but not limited to physical abuse or verbal conduct (i.e. teasing, joking, or making derogatory or dehumanizing remarks) related to an individual’s race or religion.
    
3. Sexual Violence—a physical act of aggression or force or the threat thereof which involves the touching of another’s intimate parts, or forcing a person to touch any person’s intimate parts including the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttocks or breast, as well as the clothing covering these areas. It may include, but is not limited to: touching, patting, grabbing, or pinching another person’s intimate parts, whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sex; coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force the touching on anyone’s intimate parts; coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another; or threatening to force or coerce sexual acts, including the touching of intimate parts or intercourse, on another.
    
4. Racial, Religious Violence—a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of, or in a manner reasonably related to, race or religion.
    
5. Assault—an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or death; the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another; or the threat to do bodily harm to another with present ability to carry out the threat.

REPORTING ANY TYPE OF HARASSMENT

SUSPENSIONS

A principal authorizes suspensions as a consequence to serious infractions of school rules or an accumulation of the same infraction. A student who has been suspended from school has lost the privilege of being at MHS for the period of the suspension, including all MHS activities and events, either on or off campus.

Students who have committed violations may be suspended to home from one to fifteen days, depending on the severity of the offense. In addition, if a student breaks the rules and refuses to accept in-school discipline, the student is remanded to the home for a specific period of time. A parent-student-principal readmission conference will be necessary for reinstatement to school.

Behavior that interferes with or disrupts the educational process, poses a danger or potential danger, or threatens public or private property, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in the school setting.

General Guidelines for Suspensions:

• Infractions will result in a 1-15 day suspension.
• If a recommendation is made to the Superintendent for expulsion, an additional five (5) days may be added to the suspension period.
• At the discretion of the school administration, the infraction may be shared with the School Resource Officer to review for possible criminal violation(s).
• INFRACTIONS RESULTING IN AN OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION BETWEEN 1 TO 10 DAYS.

RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION EXPLANATION

The recommendation to expel will be forwarded by the Superintendent to the School Board unless an alternative plan is worked out. That is, the Superintendent or designee will offer to meet with the student and parent in a conference to determine whether to proceed with expulsion or by mutual agreement to implement an alternative instructional program off the high school campus for a period not to exceed 12 months. If agreement on the alternative program is reached, the recommendation to expel will be tabled. At the end of the alternative instructional period and prior to return to normal campus activities, the student and parent must participate in a conference with the high school principal or assistant principal. After the third, if a future violation occurs, the recommendation to expel for the rest of the school year will be removed from the table and be forwarded to the School Board for immediate action.

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE & PRIVILEGES

The Internet is available as a media resource; you may access only those resources which pertain to the mission of Minnetonka High School. Games and chat rooms will be considered unauthorized access.

1. Your search for information must meet the curriculum guidelines and educational goal for your project.
2. Transmission, installation, or downloading of materials in violation of copyright laws is prohibited. You are not allowed to plagiarize works that are found on the Internet.
3. All web pages posted by students on the district web server must comply with the district Web Page Guidelines.
4. Threatening or harassing material or transmissions, material which contains language or graphics inappropriate for school use, or vandalism of equipment used for transmission of data is not allowed.
5. Use of another organization’s network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the District system or to any other computer system through the district system, or go beyond authorized access.
6. Software, text files, graphics, and other information available via the Internet may not be downloaded without permission of your instructor. Data must be saved to your personal folder or your data disk (if allowed). Printing may be restricted.
7. Your use of the Internet connection should not disrupt the use of the network by other users.
8. iPads should be used for educational purposes only, and under the direction of a teacher.
9. The use of technology (such as iPads, school computers, etc.) is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of privileges.
10. To receive access, you must be part of a discussion and training with a staff member regarding proper use of the Internet connection.

1. Language appropriate to the school setting is expected.
2. Personal addresses or phone numbers of students, staff, or friends should not be revealed over the Internet. Use the school address and phone numbers.
3. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
4. Users are prohibited from doing anything which would degrade the performance of the School District’s computers or communication equipment, including but not limited to deliberately crashing a computer or the computer network.

1. District staff reserves the right to electronically monitor student terminals.
2. You should expect only limited privacy in the contents of your personal files on the district system. The situation is similar to the rights you have in the privacy of your locker.
3. Routine maintenance and monitoring of the network may lead to discovery that you have violated this policy, the Minnetonka Discipline Policy, or the law. An individual search will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that you have violated this policy.
4. Your parents have the right at any time to request to see the contents of files.

1. You are responsible for your account and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no conditions should you provide your password to anyone.
2. The fact that you can perform a particular action does not imply that you should take that action. If you identify a security problem in the building or district networks, notify the system administrator, through the media center, at once.
3. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the network and may be liable for disciplinary action or prosecution.

1. The district will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the district network.
2. In the event that you have violated this policy, you will be provided with a written notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to present an explanation before an administrator.

1. 1st Offense: Consequences may range from detention time to 1-5 days suspension, loss of computer access at school and loss of all classes, which require computer access.
2. 2nd Offense: Up to 15 days suspension and a recommendation for expulsion to the superintendent of schools.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

• Personal electronic devices are to be turned off or in airplane mode during class time.
• Upon entry to each classroom, your phone must be placed in the classroom phone caddy for the duration of the class period, including Anchor Time.
• Over the ear headphones, earbuds/airpods must be placed in a backpack for the duration of the class period, unless authorized by the teacher. Headphones may be connected to a student’s iPad in these instances.
• AI‑enabled smart glasses (e.g. Meta glasses) are not permitted during class time and must be stored in a backpack for the duration of the class period, including Anchor Time.

• Turn off your phone or put it in airplane mode.
• Place your phone upside down in the teacher’s phone caddy in your assigned pocket.
• If you do not have a phone with you, use a cardstock phone to signify your presence in class.
• Follow whatever your teacher’s plan is for the start of class.

• If you wish to request a HUB pass, you may do so using your iPad. You may NOT take your phone with you when you leave with an approved student hall pass.

• Each teacher will establish a routine for how students will retrieve their phone prior to departure.
• All phones should be retrieved before any student leaves the classroom.

• Students may use cell phones in a way that follows the district and schools guidelines for appropriate use.

CONSEQUENCES FOR USE OF CELL PHONES/PERSONAL DEVICES DURING CLASS PERIOD

• The third infraction shall result in a conference with the assistant principal, a behavior contract, and parent/guardian must pick up the cell phone/personal device. The behavioral contract will include loss of privileges to possess a cell phone/personal device at school for a set period of time.
• Repeated or Severe Infraction: Any violation of this policy may also, at the principal’s discretion, result in additional disciplinary action.

RIGHT TO PRIVACY

• 学生不得在学校范围内、校车上或学校主办的活动中，未经其他学生或学校员工知情并同意的情况下对其进行录音、拍照或录像，但被视为在公共场合进行的活动（例如体育赛事、公开会议、学术竞赛或公开演出）除外。学校社交活动、学生社团主办的活动、团队建设活动以及在上课时间进行的活动均不被视为在公共场合进行。
• Students shall not email, text, post to the internet or social media, or otherwise electronically transmit images of other individuals taken at school without their expressed consent.
• Recording, photographing, or making a video of others is strictly prohibited in locker rooms, dressing rooms, health offices, and restrooms, where individuals have every expectation of privacy.

• Attend class and actively engage in learning
• Follow the expectations of MHS as outlined in the student handbook
• Be in good academic, attendance, and disciplinary standings

MHS Senior Privileges

• The opportunity to apply for individual and carpool parking permits and use the parking lot at MHS.
  • Parking privileges will be suspended for 1-2 weeks for 4+ parking tickets, erratic or dangerous driving, or leaving campus without permission. Consequences increase with additional violations.

• MHS becomes an open campus for seniors during their 40 minute designated lunch period, and allows them to leave campus at that time (parents and/or guardians can opt out by responding to this email requesting their student not be allowed to leave campus). If students arrive late to class due to open campus lunches this privilege will be suspended for an extended period of time.
  • Open Campus Lunches will be suspended for not being in good academic or attendance standing.
  • 2 week suspension of privileges if one of the following is met
    • Students who exceed 3+ 4th/5th hour tardies (depending on student’s lunch) in a 2-week period
    • 7+ unexcused absences in any given class period

• When a senior is not requested by a teacher, they have the ability to sign up for flexible work spaces, collaborate with peers, and have latitude of their time on campus for 90 minutes each week where attendance will be taken. Ability to sign up for flex spaces will be suspended if students do not arrive and stay at the requested space.
  • Seniors will lose Anchor Time Privileges:
  • 2 weeks for missing 3 Anchor Times
  • 3 weeks for missing 4+ Anchor Times

• When on track for credit completion and in academic and behavioral good standing, seniors can have open class periods and use flex/work spaces throughout the school. Students will be issued an open hour pass in the HUB to show staff upon request.
  • Detentions if 7+ unexcused are reached in any given class period

• Seniors can participate in and potentially lead activities associated with Homecoming, Heartweek, and Prom including the dances.
  • All students must be passing all classes in order to attend Prom

• Seniors are an important part of representing our school and creating a culture of respect, belonging, and good sportsmanship for our underclassmen and community.
  • Behavior that is considered “Below the Line” will be cause for removal from front row seating at sport events indefinitely. The privilege can be reinstated with approval from the Athletic Director (in person meeting required)

MHS offers a variety of Student Support Resources to meet the needs of all students. Student Support Resources include: School Counselors, College Counselor, Social Workers, the Chemical Health Specialist, and the High Potential Coordinator. Student Support Resources also includes: the School Counselor Office and the College and Career Center.

For schedule questions, plans for the future, or other personal concerns, students are encouraged to make an appointment with their school counselor. Counselors are assigned according to the first letter of the student’s last name. For additional Student Support Resources please visit the school website.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS OFFICE

Make the MHS Counseling Office your first stop for smooth sailing through Minnetonka High School! We provide a personalized and proactive approach, which includes small group and grade-level seminars, as well as individual planning meetings between you and your school counselor.

COUNSELOR DROP-INS

There is a “drop-in” counselor on duty from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students. No appointment necessary. The Walk-in Counselor schedule is posted on the Counseling Office door each week.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

The College and Career Center is located next to the Counseling office. The center is available to students and offers information and computer programs on occupations, careers and post-secondary institutions. The College and Career Center is also staffed with knowledgeable volunteers who can assist students with their future plans.

COLLEGE FAIR

As part of the Career and Post-Secondary Planning process, Minnetonka High School is providing a field trip for juniors who wish to attend the College Fair. It is an opportunity for students to access various technical, community, and four-year college and university representatives at one time and place. Students have found this to be a valuable experience in gathering information to start the post-secondary institution selection process. This type of activity is most valuable at the beginning of the junior year. Please refer to the website for the date and more details.

PORT (MEDIA CENTER)

The Port is located in the south end of the Student Union area and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Port includes computers for student use, three student collaboration rooms, a state-of-the-art video broadcast studio, and comfortable seating for students. The Port's physical library contains current fiction, nonfiction titles, and eBooks. Port staff are your first stop for technology help, iPad support, and research assistance. As academics are of primary importance, socializing and food are not allowed in the Port. A pass from a classroom teacher is required for all students using the Port during the school day. On open periods, students will be asked to show an open hour HUB pass to use the port.

HEALTH OFFICE

The Health Office is located on the first floor at the end of the Main Hallway. Students who become ill during the school day must report to the Health Office. Students reporting that they spent the period in the lavatory will not be given an excused absence. If it is determined that the student is too ill to remain in school, the Health Para will contact the parent/guardian or designated emergency contact person. Students must have an emergency number on file in the Health Office. Reminder: all medications (prescription and over the counter) must include a note from a physician and parental permission. Students must take all medications in the Health Office.

COMMON AREAS

Common areas at Minnetonka High School offer a place where students may gather for academic reasons or to socialize. Common areas on the first floor are open for informal socialization and dining. All common spaces on the second floor are quiet, academic spaces only. Lunch trays are not allowed in any common space. Academic wings are separate from common areas, and are closed to both student dining and informal socialization during all lunch and class times.

THE BOOSTER STORE

The Booster store is located in the Student Union next to the Activities Office. The Booster Store is a place where students can purchase school supplies and MHS apparel. The MHS Booster Club sponsors this store. The Booster Store is open during all lunches.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost items such as cups, water bottles, notebooks, folders, and items of clothing are kept in the hallway leading to classroom 1001C. Valuables (billfolds, watches, jewelry, calculators, keys, etc.) can be claimed through the School Resource Officer. Any items not claimed two weeks after the school year ends will be given to a charitable organization.

TESTING ROOM

• General testing: Starboard (Behind the desk in the Port)

ACADEMIC ANCHORS

Academic Anchors is a student to student tutoring support system that is available to all students that would like extra support in all classes with homework, preparing for exams, or understanding difficult concepts. Tutoring sessions will be held in the College and Career Center and will be available before and after school on select days of the week. Sign-up for academic anchors will be through the HUB.

WRITING CENTER

The Writing Center is located in the Student Commons and is available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We are staffed by two English teachers and trained student writing coaches. We are available to all MHS students. We will work 1:1 with you on any writing project, at any stage of development, by asking questions, suggesting strategies and helping you clarify your ideas. We work with students on any assignment from any class, as well as college essays and scholarship applications. You can walk-in during zero hour, after school, or over your lunch break or you can sign up for an appointment in advance at our front desk. The Writing Center is a great environment for study or group work. Hang out, schedule a conference, or use the computers and ask questions as you write. If you're trying to clarify a thesis, integrate or analyze quotations, make inferences, organize or revise, we're here for you.

STUDENT DINING

• Each student is expected to clean up their immediate area.
• If students choose to sit at a table with a mess on it, those students will become responsible for cleaning up the mess.
• Each student is expected to deposit their trash in the proper trash and recycling containers.
• The number of chairs allowed at any one table is limited to ten (10).
• There will be no throwing of food/beverages/utensils/objects.

Announcements will be given over the P.A. system and/or TV by a principal or designee. Morning announcements will appear on the monitors throughout the building and in the Student Commons. Students requesting announcements to be read over the P.A. and/or TV system must be approved by a Principal.

• ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN BY 5PM THE DAY PRIOR TO AIR
• PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS VIA GOOGLE FORM 

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. All announcements are limited to 15 SEC and must be an MHS student led club, activity, class or school related activity.
2. You must write out exactly what you will say in the Google form when submitting the announcement. A copy of your script will be provided when you arrive at the studio. Scripts will be reviewed prior to reading them on the Morning Show. When you submit your announcement form – you will be e-mailed a confirmation. Please keep this handy in the event there is a data error. Groups failing to follow this process or not following the script  may lose the privilege of being on the Morning Show. If your script does not meet the expectation, the group will need to redo it and submit it for the following day.
3. You must state the name of the activity you are representing.
4. There is a limit of 5 people at a time at the podium.
5. Do not touch the mics! They will pick up your voice just fine.
6. Video submissions are limited to 30 SEC and must be submitted 4 days in advance and will be reviewed by the administration. Students are required to email the principal about any proposed video and, as well, should work with the advisor or coach in the planning.
7. If you wish to make one item multiple times, you must submit the form for each day you wish to appear. Announcements submitted more than once may be cut for time.
8. All announcements should be intended for a school wide audience. Internal group messages should be on Schoology. Internal meeting announcements may be made the first three weeks of each semester in order to promote recruiting.
9. Depending upon time constraints on certain days, we may limit the number of announcements to 5 groups any day.

STUDENT GENERATED NOTICES/POSTERS

TELEPHONE MESSAGE

In order to promote positive and direct communication that addresses concerns efficiently and effectively, we ask students and parents to follow our communication protocol. Minnetonka High School staff are committed to the success of all our students and will work diligently to resolve concerns, maintain confidentiality, and return communication in a timely manner.

• If a concern is not resolved, then the student or parent should discuss the matter with the student’s counselor.  
• Counselors can help with concerns related to classroom practice, assignments, grades, schedules, or other academic issues.

• If a student or parent is dissatisfied with the response from the counselor, they may contact the student’s assistant principal to express their concerns.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING TOOL

• harassment
• discrimination
• bullying
• suspicious behavior
• sale or use of drugs
• weapons
• domestic violence
• concerns regarding a student or staff member
• crimes against students, staff or the school district
• any other non-academic issue that does not require immediate assistance.

• Crisis Text Line: Text ‘HOME’ to 741-741
• National Suicide Hotline: Call 988 or text 988
• Local County Crisis Team: Hennepin county 612-596-1223 or outside of the county call 27-47-47)

Before submitting your concern, first please consider whether your concern could be addressed by a District teacher, counselor, the principal or another administrator who you trust. If so, please contact that person directly. Tips regarding academic issues should be addressed with a teacher or school counselor.

If you have a non-emergency concern but you do not have a trusted adult in the school district to share the concern with and/or you would like to report something confidentially, please use this reporting tool.

Whether your concern is regarding an incident that has already occurred or one that you believe may take place, please submit your concern along with any details you have, so the District can investigate.

Concerns submitted through this reporting tool will be taken seriously. Efforts will be placed on confidentiality, and all concerns will be investigated in a timely manner. (Please note, it is a federal crime to anonymously annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any person via the internet.)

Click here to access the TIPS 276 Confidential Reporting Tool

SCHOOL DANCES

MHS students requesting to bring a guest (non-MHS student) to a school dance must fill out aGuest form on the MHS Web Page (can be found in one of the links of the Student Life section).  All guests must be current high school students in grades 9-12 and in good standing in their home district. MHS students needing approval to attend another school dance or activity must hand in the form provided by the other school at least 48 hours in advance to the Main Office for a principal approval.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Athletic activities
• Enrichment activities
• Intramurals
• 俱乐部

Participation in co-curricular activity programs at MHS requires students meet certain academic, attendance and behavior standards, which will be explained in detail by each advisor or coach. For information on the co-curricular programs or the addition of new programs contact the Activities Director.

POLICY ON STUDENT CONDUCT AT MINNETONKA SCHOOL EVENTS

• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Direct verbal encouragement solely towards your team.
• Show respect for all players, fans, opponents, and game personnel.

• Taunting or making personal references to any players, coaches, fans, or officials.
• Using profanity or animal sounds.
• Any political, racial, cultural, or sexual language or innuendos
• Other behaviors that don’t represent the school in a positive image
• Individuals exhibiting these behaviors will be removed from the event and prohibited from attending future events.

1. ensure student attends all assigned classes and other instructional activities on time each day that school is in session
2. be aware of and follow the correct procedures when student is absent from an assigned class or other instructional activity
3. inform the school of student absences
4. request any missed assignments due to an absence and ensure assigned work is completed due to an absence
5. work cooperatively with the school and the student to resolve any attendance issues that may arise

1. take regular attendance and maintain accurate attendance records in each assigned class and other instructional activities
2. be familiar with all procedures governing attendance and apply them uniformly
3. Provide a student who has been absent with missed assignments upon request
4. work cooperatively with the student and parent/guardian to resolve any attendance issues that may arise
5. work cooperatively with the student’s parent or guardian when the student’s attendance record impacts academic performance

1. require students to attend all assigned classes and other instructional activities
2. be familiar with statutes, policies and procedures governing attendance and apply them uniformly
3. ensure that teachers properly account for student attendance in a timely manner
4. maintain accurate student attendance records and prepare a list of the previous day's absences

TYPES OF ABSENCES

• truancy
• an absence by a student which was not approved by the parent and/or school district
• any absence in which the student failed to comply with any reporting requirements of the school district’s attendance procedures family trips/vacations for which no prior arrangement have been made with the school
• absences resulting from accumulated unexcused tardies.
• 10 or more unexcused absences will result in the student being dropped from the course, the parent/guardian will be notified, and the student will receive a loss of credit (withdrawal will appear on the transcript).

SCHOOL AUTHORIZED ABSENCES
Note: These DO NOT count toward 10-absence policy. 

• 实地考察
• Participation in interscholastic meets and events
• Participation in school-sponsored musical or athletic competitions
• Student government and related activities
• Verified meeting conducted with school personnel
• School sponsored testing (AP, IB, STAMP, etc.)

ATTENDANCE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

• Meeting with an assistant principal or designee and student to discuss their chronic absences and establish an understanding that upon the 10th unexcused absence the student will be withdrawn from the class and receive a “W-A” for the course.
• Communication sent home informing parent/ guardian(s).
• Reflection document completed
• Potential loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)

• Meeting/phone call with an assistant principal or designee, parent/guardian(s), and student to discuss their chronic absences and reaffirm an understanding that upon the 10th unexcused absence the student will be withdrawn from the class and receive a “W-A” for the course.
• Communication sent home restating and acknowledging expectations to parent/ guardian(s).
• Detention (2 days)
• Loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)

• Student will be dropped from the course and will receive a “W-A” for the course.
• Students may be assigned to a mandatory study hall period or enrolled in a credit recovery option - determined through meeting with the counselor.
• Loss of credit and possible additional loss of student privileges (hall passes, parking, lunch pass, activities, etc.)
• Students will meet with activities Director and coach/advisor to determine eligibility for Activities/Athletics.

• Anchor Time Schedule
• A/B Week Calendar

主播时间安排

如果您被安排参加“Anchor Time”课程，我们的排课系统将发送以下通知：

You and your parent/guardian will receive an email from TheHubscheduling@minnetonkaschools.org the afternoon before a session students are required to attend. on Tuesday afternoon that includes the subject, teacher, and location of the session. Students not assigned to session, are expected to remain in their scheduled class for the additional time and may work independently or collaboratively on formative or summative work.

“锚点时刻”学生行为规范

• 请每天查看电子邮件，了解主播时段安排，并根据需要通过“The Hub”申请加入直播间。
• 未被分配到具体课程的学生，应在预定时段到校，利用这段时间进行学习、完成形成性或总结性作业、自主学习或与同学合作。
• 当老师要求时，请准时前往“Anchor Time”通行证上指定的教室

ANCHOR 考勤要求与通知

学生在此教学时段的出勤和参与情况对其学业成功至关重要。学生必须遵守与常规课程相同的出勤要求和流程。在安排“锚定时间”课程之前，辅导员、个案管理员和管理人员会仔细协调，以解决时间冲突，确保每位学生仅被安排一节课。

未被安排在预定课程之外参加“锚定时间”环节的学生，应留在教室内。他们可以单独或以小组形式完成作业。

网站日历

Find up-to-date event information on the Calendar page of the District website.

• District Academic Calendar
• Anchor Time Schedule
• A/B Week Calendar

Students fees at MHS may include: co-curricular participation fees, uniforms, parking permits, drivers’ training, locks, activity tickets, food service, physical education and athletic equipment, show fees, musical instrument rental, drama, field trips, etc. All fees are handled through the Bursar’s Office located in the Student Union.

Certain information about students are considered “public” under state and federal laws and school district policy. Unless parents or students over age 18 give specific instructions to the contrary, schools will give out this information to anyone who requests it. Public information includes: name, address, phone number, date and place of birth, weight and height (for athletes only), dates of attendance, participation in activities, degrees and awards received, and pictures for school-approved publications, newspapers and videotapes. Students and/or parents that do not want this information to be given out must notify the building principals in writing. All other student records are considered private and are open only to parents and to school personnel with a legitimate interest.

GRADING

The primary purpose of grading is to communicate the academic achievement status of students to the students, their families, employers, and post-secondary institutions. Teachers of the same course will apply the grading parameters in the same manner. Students should refer to the grading syllabus for specific grading procedures such as common percentage scale, extra credit, late work, use of the zero, grade calculation, and other topics.

Course grades will reflect the level of the student’s academic achievement. While nonacademic factors may be highly valued and often contribute to a student’s academic achievement, they should be reported separately from an achievement grade. Relying upon these factors, if merged with achievement evidence, can mask important learning problems and contribute to miscommunication about the student’s knowledge.

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

For grades 9-12, Academic Practice grades will count for a maximum of 15% of the semester grade. Academic Achievement grades will count for a minimum of 85%.

Formative Assessments (Academic Practice): Work conducted when a student is still learning the material. It is an assessment that is designed to provide direction for both students and teachers. For the students, the adjustment may mean reviewing, additional practice, or confirmation that they are ready to move forward. For the teachers, it may mean changing instructional strategies, providing additional practice, or being ready to move forward. (e.g. teacher observation, quizzes, homework, rough drafts, peer editing, or notebook checks.)

Summative Assessments (Academic Achievement): Work conducted when a student has had adequate instruction and practice to be responsible for the material. It is designed to provide information to be used in making a judgment about a student’s achievement at the end of a sequence of instruction, e.g. final drafts/attempts, tests, exams, assignments, projects, performances.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students graduating in 2026 and 2027 need to earn 22.5 credits in order to receive a Minnetonka High School diploma. Students in the class of 2028 and later need 23.5 credits. Please click here for specific information and here to view the Skipper Log course catalog.

CALCULATIONS OF GPA

All courses for which the student receives a grade from A to F are included in the Grade Point Average (GPA). Both a Term GPA and Cumulative GPA are calculated. An official transcript is maintained for grades 9-12. Pass grades are not included in the GPA calculation, but do count for graduation credit.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): the student’s numerical average for all courses taken. It is computed by adding the total number of the letter grades’ point values and dividing it by the number of credits completed. Cumulative GPA begins when a student enters 9th grade.

Term Grade Point Average (GPA): the student’s numerical average for a given semester. It is computed by adding the total number of the letter grades’ point values and dividing it by the number of courses for a given semester.

TRANSCRIPTS, TRANSFER GRADES, AND CREDITS

Grades and credits earned after Grade 8 from an outside accredited institution, including PSEO and other transfer credits, will be reported on a student’s MHS transcript. All grades and credits will be recorded as they appear on the outside institution’s official transcript, unless the grading/credit scale does not follow an A-F letter grade system, or award .5 credit for a semester course and 1.0 credit for a year course. In such cases, administration will determine the grade and credit that best reflects the student’s progress. Examples include international, online, and homeschool transfer grades. Additional documentation may be requested per MN statute 120A.24. 

College credit that is earned by taking external exams will not appear on the MHS transcript. Students are responsible for obtaining and managing their own college transcript that corresponds to this course.

Transfer grades will be weighted in the GPA calculation if they meet criteria for weighting per Minnetonka School Board Policy #626: Secondary Grading and Reporting Pupil Achievement.

MHS Transcripts: UMTYMP

Grades and credits earned after Grade 8 through the University of Minnesota’s UMTYMP program will be reported on a student’s MHS transcript as they appear on the U of M’s official transcript. This is the actual grade earned in the course. UMPTYMP courses, Calculus I and higher, will be weighted in the student’s GPA per Minnetonka School Board Policy #626: Secondary Grading and Reporting Pupil Achievement.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER

• P/F = this grade is used in the Pass (credit)/Fail (no credit) option. Students who receive an “F” under the pass/fail option, do fail the class, the F is recorded on their transcript and counts in their GPA.
• AU = Audit Course.  No credit is earned.
• W-A = Withdrawal due to excessive absences.  No credit is earned.
• NW = Never Withdrew/Stopped Attending PSEO Course.  No credit is earned.
• NC = No Credit is awarded for the class.
• NG = No Grade is awarded for the class.
• I = Students will receive an “I” if they have not completed their course work in a particular class and have not had sufficient time to complete the work. An “I” that has not been changed to a letter grade (A-F) within 3 weeks after the semester has ended will automatically be changed to an “F”.
• T = Test Out. Student has successfully demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum without having to attend the class. Credit is received for the class.

• earn a final grade in the course of C- ;
  AND
• earn a score of 3 (out of 5) on the AP exam or 4 (out of 7) on the IB exam.

LEVEL CHANGES

The only changes that will be considered after the beginning of the semester are those that address the level of a class (e.g. Spanish 3 versus Spanish 3H). LEVEL CHANGES FOR SEMESTER CLASSES MUST BE MADE WITHIN THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF A COURSE.

DROPPING A CLASS

If it becomes necessary to drop a class, students are encouraged to do so as soon as possible after the first week of a course. DROPS FOR SEMESTER CLASSES MUST BE MADE WITHIN THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF A COURSE, AND WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF RELATED TO LEVEL CHANGES. Elective courses cannot be changed after the semester begins. To make a level change, students are required to meet with their teacher about the level change. If the change is determined necessary, the teacher will give the student a signed form to return to their counselor with the change. Any semester class dropped after four weeks will be reflected as an F on the student’s report card and transcripts. Students should discuss this situation with their instructor. Counselor and parental approval is required when dropping a class. Juniors and Seniors will not be allowed to drop a class at any time if the class load goes below the required five (5) classes. Ninth Grade Students and Tenth Grade Students must carry six (6) classes per semester and may not drop a class.

REPEATING A CLASS

PASS/FAIL OPTIONS

If a student is taking the course PASS/FAIL, the student must have passing work to receive credit for the course. A student must earn, at a minimum, a grade of D- to receive credit.

Athletes who plan to participate in Division I or Division II college athletics, please note that courses awarded Pass/Fail may NOT be used to satisfy college core-course requirements. A “core course” is defined by the NCAA Bylaw 14.3 as a recognized academic course designed to prepare a student for college level work. Courses that are taught at a level below the regular academic level may not be considered as core courses regardless of course content. Examples of courses that would not be considered “core courses” are: special education courses, remedial courses, and introductory math courses below algebra. Check with the School Counseling Office for additional information.

GRADUATION HONORS

Throughout the student’s journey at Minnetonka High School, the school will provide a positive and stimulating learning environment in order to inspire a passion to excel in each student. The curricular offerings are designed to encourage students to stretch their minds. The course curriculum will provide the necessary rigor to challenge students to meet the highest of academic standards. The Minnetonka diploma signifies the pursuit of academic excellence. The transcript will reflect a student’s personal achievement and rigorous course selection. As well, both shall recognize and commend the highest level of a student’s academic achievement. To stimulate achievement as measured by its extraordinary expectations, the District will establish an academic honor system.

The Laude Latin model will be used to recognize academic excellence at the conclusion of a student’s high school career. Students will work to compete against the criterion for academic honors—not each other.

A student’s cumulative weighted GPA at the end of the second semester will be used to determine the level of honor on a student’s high school transcript and for academic recognition at commencement ceremonies.

ACADEMIC LETTERING

HONOR ROLLS

MHS recognizes “A” and “B” honor rolls by semester. Students with a semester GPA of 3.667 or higher for courses taken at MHS are recognized on the “A” honor roll. Students with a GPA of 3.000-3.666 for courses taken at MHS are recognized on the “B” honor roll.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society is an organization established for the purpose of creating enthusiasm for high academic achievement, stimulating a desire to perform service, promote leadership, and develop character in the students of secondary schools. Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Junior and senior students who have achieved a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 are invited to apply. Membership is selected by a faculty council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service. Once selected, members have a responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members in each local chapter are required to attend regular meetings, elect officers, and carry out individual and group service projects.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

We strive to recognize outstanding student achievement at MHS. Students are recognized not only for academic achievement but also for overall school performance and effort, i.e. items not reflected on the transcript. At the end of the first three marking periods, teachers may nominate students from their classes that they feel have shown extra effort in class, a good attitude, personal improvement, creativity, initiative, performance on specific projects, etc. All students who are recognized have their picture taken and displayed in the main showcase in the foyer of the building. Students are also honored at a reception at which they receive a certificate and a pin. Parents/guardians of the recognized students are invited to the reception.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

• Taking reports and conducting investigations of alleged criminal conduct which occur on school property or buses;
• Conduct other criminal investigations as assigned;
• Make presentations to students, parents, teachers and administrators;
• Attend school activities as deemed appropriate;
• Be available in the hallways and common areas for informal contacts by students
• Build relationships with staff and students

MHS CAMPUS

STUDENT IDS

OUTSIDE DELIVERIES

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS ACCESS

VISITORS

STUDENT VISITORS/GUESTS

EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS

WEAPONS-FREE ENVIRONMENT

STUDENT LOCKER FEES

• Do not share lockers with another person.
• Lock your locker!
• Do not give your locker combination to another student.
• Do not leave money and/or valuables in your locker.
• Report theft to the School Resource Officer.

STATE LAW REGARDING LOCKER SEARCHES

BUS TRANSPORTATION

• Be on time. Keep the bus on schedule.
• 请按规定上下车。
• Follow the driver’s instructions.
• 请保持就座。
• 请勿危及自身或他人的安全。
• Do not bring food, beverages, animals, tobacco, chemicals, weapons, or hazardous objects on the bus.
• 言行要彬彬有礼。
• 请协助保持公交车整洁安全。