Message from the principal

Dear Students,

Welcome to Sugar-Salem Junior High! Whether you're walking through our doors for the very first time or returning for another year, I want you to know how excited we are to have you here.

Junior high is a time of growth, discovery, and new opportunities. You'll learn new skills, meet new friends, overcome challenges, and discover strengths you may not even know you have. Along the way, our teachers and staff are committed to helping you succeed—not only academically, but as confident, kind, and responsible young people.

At Sugar-Salem Junior High, we believe every student has the ability to succeed. We ask each of you to come to school Ready, Respectful, and Responsible every day. When we treat others with kindness, work hard, and take ownership of our choices, we create a school where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, get involved, try something new, or step outside your comfort zone. Some of your greatest memories and accomplishments will come from the opportunities you choose to embrace.

This handbook is here to help you understand the expectations and procedures that allow our school to run smoothly.

I am honored to be your principal and look forward to getting to know each of you throughout the year. I believe in your potential, and I can't wait to celebrate your successes—both big and small.

Let's make this an incredible year together.

Warmly,

Tami Saunders
Principal, SSJH

Sugar-Salem Junior High Mission Statement

Our mission is to establish an environment that promotes academic excellence and positive social skills to empower students to be accountable for their personal growth, realize their potential, and prepare for their future.

Sugar-Salem School District #322

105 W. Center
P.O. Box 150
Sugar City, ID 83448
Phone: (208) 356-8802
Fax: (208) 356-7237

 

Administration

Principal – Tami Saunders
Assistant Principal – Jeff Lowe
Secretary – Kjerstin Rubert
Counselor – Bayli Miller

 

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Subject to Change

Date	Event
August 11-12	Registration Days
August 19	First Day of School
September 7	Labor Day (No School)
September 25	Staff Development (No School)
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2	Harvest Break
October 28-29	Parent Teacher Conference
October 30	Staff Development (No School)
November 24	End of Trimester 1
November 25 – 27	Thanksgiving Break
December 23 – January 1	Winter Break
January 18	Civil Rights Day (No School)
January 27-28	Parent Teacher Conference
January 29	Staff Development (No School)
February 15	Presidents’ Day (No School)
March 2	End of Trimester 2
March 5	Staff Development (No School)
April 12 -16	Spring Break
May 21	Staff Development
May 28	Last Day of School

 

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Period	Time
1st Period	8:05 - 9:03
2nd Period	9:07 - 10:05
3rd Period	10:09 - 11:12
4th Period	11:16 - 12:14
Lunch	12:14, 12:18, 12:22
Lunch Ends	12:45
5th Period	12:50 - 1:48
6th Period	1:52 - 2:50

Wednesday (WIN)

Period	Time
WIN Time	8:05 - 9:05
1st Period	9:09 - 9:57
2nd Period	10:01 - 10:49
3rd Period	10:53 - 11:43
Lunch	11:43, 11:47, 11:51
Lunch Ends	12:13
4th Period	12:18 - 1:06
5th Period	1:10 - 1:58
6th Period	2:02 - 2:50

Friday

Period	Time
1st Period	8:05 - 8:53
2nd Period	8:57 - 9:45
3rd Period	9:49 - 10:42
4th Period	10:46 - 11:34
Lunch	11:34, 11:38, 11:42
Lunch Ends	12:05
5th Period	12:10 - 12:58
6th Period	1:02 - 1:50

Grades will be assigned by the following criteria:

Grade	Percentage
A	93 – 100%
A-	90-92%
B+	87 – 89%
B	83-87%
B-	80-82%
C+	77 – 79%
C	73-76%
C-	70-72%
D+	67 – 69%
D	63-66%
D-	60-62%
F	0 – 59%

 

The following grade points will be used to compute grade point average (GPA):

Grade	Grade Points
A	4.0
A-	3.7
B+	3.4
B	3.0
B-	2.7
C+	2.4
C	2.0
C-	1.7
D+	1.4
D	1.0
D-	0.7
F	0.0

 

Honor Roll:

Students with a trimester grade point average of 3.6-3.79 qualify for honors.

Students with a trimester grade point average of 3.8-4.0 qualify for high honors.

We will hold an Honors assembly at the end of Trimester 2 to recognize qualifying students.

Annette Fullmer — Special Education — afullmer@sugarsalem.com

Bayli Miller — School Counselor — bmiller@sugarsalem.com

Bryan Westfall — 7th & 8th Social Studies — bwestfall@sugarsalem.com

Chris Jensen — Special Education — cjensen@sugarsalem.com

Cira Neilson — 6th Math, JH Pre-Algebra — cneilson@sugarsalem.com

Daniel Bennion — Beginning Weights (HS Dual Credit) — dbennion@sugarsalem.com

Grace Chase — Reading — gchase@sugarsalem.com

Greg Marsden — 6th & 8th Science, Career Exploration, Zoology — gmarsden@sugarsalem.com

Jaci Sanderson — 6th Math, Social Studies — jsanderson@sugarsalem.com

Jeff Lowe — Vice Principal/AD, Pre-Algebra, Math 1 — jlowe@sugarsalem.com

Jennifer Warner — Orchestra — jwarner@sugarsalem.com

Jessica Weaver — Language Arts — jweaver@sugarsalem.com

Justin Rubert — 7th & 8th Language Arts — jrubert@sugarsalem.com

Karen Fogle — Library Specialist — kfogle@sugarsalem.com

Kelsi Yorgason — 6th & 7th Science, Gardening — kyorgason@sugarsalem.com

Kim Greenhalgh — Computers, Career Exploration — kgreenhalgh@sugarsalem.com

Kjerstin Rubert — Office Secretary — krubert@sugarsalem.com

Krista Gehmlich — P.E./Health — krgehmlich@sugarsalem.com

Kyle Hansen — Language Arts — khansen@sugarsalem.com

Laural Janke — Band — ljanke@sugarsalem.com

Louis Bean — Social Studies — lbean@sugarsalem.com

Macey Fillmore — Art — mfillmore@sugarsalem.com

Maren Nichols — STEM, Drama — mnicholes@sugarsalem.com

Maricarmen Mendivil — Language Arts — mmendivil@sugarsalem.com

Mitzi Stewart — PE — mstewart@sugarsalem.com

Preston Bowthorpe — Choir — pbowthorpe@sugarsalem.com

Rachel Marriott — 7th & 8th Science — rmarriott@sugarsalem.com

Rye Hyer — Wildlife Management (HS Dual Credit) — rhyer@sugarsalem.com

Sheri Singleton — 7th Grade Math — ssingleton@sugarsalem.com

Tami Saunders — Principal — tsaunders@sugarsalem.com

Travis Lundquist — Pre-Algebra — tlundquist@sugarsalem.com

 

6th Grade Requirements

Class	Requirement
Language Arts	3 trimesters
Reading	2 trimesters
Math	3 trimesters
Science	2 trimesters
Social Studies	1 trimester
Computers	1 trimester
P.E	1 trimester
Electives	5

 

7th Grade Requirements

Class	Requirement
Language Arts	3 trimesters
Math	3 trimesters
Science	2 trimesters
Social Studies	2 trimesters
Health	1 trimester
P.E	1 trimester
Electives	6

 

8th Grade Requirements

Class	Requirement
Language Arts	3 trimesters
Math	3 trimesters
Science	2 trimesters
Social Studies	2 trimesters
P.E	1 trimester
Career Exploration	1 trimester
Electives	6

 

Credit Recovery

If a student does not earn a minimum of sixteen credits in a school year either by academic grades lower than D- in three or more classes, or by exceeding the allowable number of absences in a trimester and, therefore, losing credit in the affected classes, the student must regain those credits through a credit recovery mechanism before being promoted to the next grade.

When a student loses credit in his/her third class during the school year, the principal, counselor, parents, and student will meet to begin the credit recovery process.

All recovery classes will be taken online through IDLA (Idaho Digital Learning Academy). The school counselor will identify the class/classes needed for recovery, and the students and parents will then be responsible for signing up for the class and paying the accompanying $100 fee. Please keep in mind that IDLA is subject to change fees and/or classes offered. All questions about directions, content, or grading will be directed to the IDLA instructor. IDLA will send the final grade to the school counselor, responsible for transcribing credits.

Upon enrollment in the credit recovery program, the student will have until the first week of August to complete the assigned work. All classes must be completed with a passing grade of at least a D- to be able to move on to the next grade level. If credit is not recovered, the student may be required to retake that grade level. Eighth-grade students may be required to enroll at Valley View Alternative High School for at least one trimester to fulfill eighth-grade requirements.

Proper Check-Out/Closed Campus

Students will not be allowed to leave campus during the school day unless a parent or legal guardian comes to the office in person to check them out. Other adults, including friends' parents, may not check students out for events such as birthday parties, assemblies, or other non-emergency reasons. Any student who leaves campus without being properly checked out will be considered truant.

 

Visitors

1. All visitors must check in with the office before entering our school.

2. Friends and relatives of students are not allowed to accompany students to SSJH or school activities.

 

Attendance

Overview: In a school year where eighteen classes are offered, sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students must earn credit in a minimum of sixteen classes (89% passing). In this program, a grade of D- or higher will be considered passing and worthy of credit. Students will not be promoted if they fail more than one trimester of a core class in any school year. Core classes include Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, students are expected to be in attendance in all classes a minimum of 90% of the days in the trimester. This is the equivalent to allowing six absences per trimester. These attendance guidelines, definitions, and exceptions are aligned to District Policy 3050 Student Attendance—Secondary, Revised February 2006.

1. Students must attend 90% of the time class is in session (no more than six absences) to receive a passing grade.

   Definitions:

   a. Absent: Being more than 20 minutes late to class.

   b. Tardy: Missing less than 20 minutes at the beginning or at the end of class. Please refer to each teacher's syllabus for classroom specific tardy expectations.

   c. Truancy: Truancy is any absence which occurs without the prior knowledge or consent of the student’s parents or school officials. Truancy will be treated as a discipline problem.

   d. Exempt Absence: Bereavement in the immediate family, any court-ordered attendance, medical appointments verified by a doctor’s note, illness verified by a doctor’s note, or disciplinary actions. Exempt absences are not counted toward the six allowed absences.

   e. Verified Absence: Absences that are not exempt but have been verified by a parent or guardian. Students will not receive a passing grade in a class where there are more than six verified absences or truancies. This does not excuse the absence.

2. A student may make up schoolwork missed because of a verified absence. When requested, the classroom teacher will provide the student with a list of material covered during the absence; information about assignments or special projects; or, a copy of all handouts given during the excused absence; most of these materials are available on the class Canvas page. The student will be allowed one day for each day missed to make up material--not to exceed 5 school days from the date of the absence. Teachers may make exceptions to this in unusual cases.

3. Students are responsible for requesting and completing make-up work.

4. Absence from school for extended illness, family trips, etc. must be worked out with the administration in advance.

 

TARDIES –There are no excused tardies.

10 tardies are allowed before consequences are assigned.

Tardies	Consequence
11 – 12	one hour of detention
13 – 14	two hours of detention
15	one three-hour session of Saturday school
16	two three-hour sessions of Saturday school
17	one day of in-school suspension
18	two days of in-school suspension
19	three days of in-school suspension
20	three days out of school suspension
21	loss of credit in all classes that trimester

 

A student cannot make up attendance and tardies or other disciplinary requirements concurrently. Please refer to each teacher's syllabus for classroom specific tardy expectations.

Students have a right to study in an atmosphere that is reasonably free from disruption created by other students. Teachers will deal with discipline cases within the classroom as much as possible; however, if classroom policies appear to be ineffective or if the behavior is severe, a student will be referred to the principal. When a student is referred to the principal for disciplinary reasons, the student may be subject to the following disciplinary steps and parents will be notified. Depending on the severity of the behavior, the principal may assign disciplinary actions from any of the steps below regardless of whether the previous step was completed.

 

REMEMBER, here are the kinds of behaviors that can get you suspended or expelled from school.

1. Willful disobedience or refusing to obey a reasonable request by any adult on our staff.

2. Disruptive conduct or fighting

3. Vandalism to either public or private property

4. Truancy or irregular attendance

5. Vulgarity or profanity

6. Possession or use of tobacco on campus

7. Use of, sale of, possession of, or being under the influence of controlled substances, drugs, or alcoholic substances.

8. Gambling, stealing, or extortion

9. Carrying, possession or use of weapons or dangerous objects.

10. Unauthorized use of car during school hours

11. Failure to obtain necessary permission and properly checking out of school when leaving campus during school hours.

12. Illegal entry

13. Tampering with school reports/records.

14. Repeated minor offenses

15. Sexual harassment

16. Throwing snowballs or other objects

17. Unauthorized or illegal use of the Internet

18. Cheating Dishonesty

19. Slug Rule…not doing your assignments and just wasting yours and the teacher’s time.

20. Misconduct on the School bus

 

Each one of these behaviors violate the rights of others and are not acceptable in our school. Those students who do these things will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Disciplinary action can include but is not limited to the following.

 

Step 1 (1st Offense): One hour of detention.

Step 2: Two one-hour detentions.

Step 3: Saturday School

Step 4: Two Saturday School sessions

Step 5: 1-3 days of In-School Suspension

Step 6: 1-5 days of Out-of-School Suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion.

 

If a student is assigned to in-school suspension or suspended due to a major infraction, the student will be ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity for 7 days.

 

Definitions:

Detention: Detention will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the junior high school from 7:00 – 8:00 A.M. Students are required to be on time and be prepared to help with school cleaning. Students must provide their own transportation to the junior high school before 7:00 A.M. After the detention, the student will be released to begin the normal school day. If students are late or come unprepared, it will double the detention time.

Saturday School: Each Saturday School session will run from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the junior high school. Students will provide their own transportation to and from the session. Students are expected to be prepared with independent school-related assignments to work on. If students are late or do not follow established guidelines, it will double the detention time. Students are allowed a drink/restroom break at appropriate times.

In-School Suspension: Students spend the school day in the ISS room at the junior high. Students are supervised by an adult. Students are expected to be prepared with independent school-related assignments to work on. If students are unprepared or do not follow established guidelines, they may repeat the suspension. Students are allowed a drink/restroom break at appropriate times. Students will arrive at school and go home in the way they usually do.

Out-of-School Suspension: Students are not allowed on campus or to attend any school activity during the suspension period. The principal has the authority to suspend a student up to five (5) days. The superintendent may extend the suspension an additional ten (10) days. The school board may extend the suspension an additional five (5) days.

Targeted intervention time scheduled into the school day each Wednesday morning from 8:05 am-9:05 am.

 

WIN Time Participation

WIN Time is designed to provide students with the support they need to be successful in school.

 

Students will be required to attend WIN Time if they:

• Have a grade of D- or below in any class.

• Exceed the allowed number of absences or tardies (see Attendance Requirements below). Once this threshold is reached, students will attend WIN Time for the remainder of the trimester.

 

In addition, teachers may require students to attend WIN Time if they:

• Need extra academic support.

• Have missing or incomplete assignments.

• Need to make up quizzes, tests, or other coursework.

• Would benefit from additional instruction or intervention.

 

Students who are in good standing are not required to attend WIN Time and may arrive at school at 9:09 a.m. on Wednesdays. (However, all students are welcome to come to school at 8:05) To be considered in good standing, students must:

• Have no grades of D- or below.

• Have no missing assignments.

• Not be assigned to WIN Time by a teacher.

• Meet attendance expectations.

 

Students who arrive at school before 8:05 a.m. but are not required to attend WIN Time will report to a supervised classroom or designated study area where they may work quietly until the regular school day begins. For student safety, students may not congregate unsupervised anywhere in the building.

Classroom Behavior

Students are expected to follow the teacher’s classroom rules. Each teacher will communicate how the students are expected to behave in classroom situations. Consequences for misbehavior in the classroom will be handled by the teacher in a manner consistent with the philosophy and guidelines of Sugar-Salem Junior High School.

 

Moment of Silence:

In accordance with updated Idaho Code, all schools in our district will observe a daily 60-second minute of silence. During this time, students may sit quietly or engage in any non-disruptive, silent activity. As part of Idaho's daily minute of silence requirement, parents and guardians are asked to provide their children with guidance on how to choose to spend this daily reflection time. Please discuss this daily routine with your child so they feel prepared to use this minute meaningfully each morning.

 

Cheating

Our staff expects all students to do their own work unless told that it is okay to work with others. Any kind of cheating (copying someone else’s work, borrowing answers or papers, writing answers on hand, etc.) is a big deal and will be dealt with accordingly. If you are caught cheating you will receive:

1. A “0” on that test, quiz, or assignment.

2. No further opportunities that trimester for earning extra points in the course.

3. Parents will be notified.

4. If cheating occurs again suspension and/or expulsion will result and the student will lose credit in one or all classes that trimester.

General Statement

Teachers and administrators at Sugar-Salem High School have the authority to exclude a student from class if the student's attire is not appropriate for the school environment. The responsibility for personal dress and appearance rests primarily with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). Student attire should promote a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment. This dress code policy also applies to school sponsored activities and extra-curricular events.

 

All clothing must be neat, clean, and appropriate for school. Students may be excluded from attending classes for wearing any of the following:

1. Clothing that advertises or promotes alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or illegal drugs.

2. Clothing displaying obscene, suggestive, profane, or offensive images, messages, or language.

3. Clothing that depicts, promotes, or glorifies weapons (including firearms), violence, illegal activity, gang affiliation, or any content that is reasonably likely to disrupt the educational environment.

4. Shirts or tops that reveal the belly, whether standing or sitting normally.

5. Shirts or tops with low-cut necklines that reveal cleavage.

6. Tank tops with shoulder straps that are at least 2 inches wide. Tank tops with straps less than 2 inches wide and those who do not cover undergarment straps are not permitted. Tank tops may not be racerback, halter or muscle style and must cover the back.

7. Shorts with excessive holes or shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh.

8. Dresses or skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh.

9. Hair that is unclean or styled in a manner that obstructs the student's vision.

10. Students who are barefoot. Shoes must be worn at all times for health and safety reasons.

11. Sunglasses worn inside the building unless medically necessary.

12. Hats worn in a manner that obstructs the student's eyes or interferes with identification. Hats may be worn inside the building provided they do not cover the student's eyes. Teachers and administrators may require students to remove hats during class or at other times if the hat becomes a distraction, interferes with instruction, or is needed for safety or identification purposes.

13. Full face paint is not permitted during the school day or at school-sponsored extracurricular activities unless specifically approved by school administration for a school-sponsored event, performance, or spirit activity.

 

Dress Code Violations

The goal of the Sugar-Salem High School dress code is to maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment. Students are expected to comply with the dress code each school day.

First Violation

If a student is found to be in violation of the dress code, they will be asked to correct the issue immediately by one of the following methods:

• Changing into appropriate clothing that is available in their locker, vehicle, or PE locker.

• Borrowing appropriate clothing provided through the counseling office or school.

• Contacting a parent or guardian to bring appropriate clothing to school.

The student may return to class once the dress code violation has been corrected. The violation will be documented, and a parent or guardian may be notified.

Second Violation

A second dress code violation during the same school year will result in:

• The student contacting their parents or guardian.

• The student is required to change into appropriate clothing before returning to class. If appropriate clothing cannot be obtained in a reasonable amount of time, the student may be sent home for the remainder of the school day. The absence from class will be considered unexcused unless otherwise approved by administration.

• Documentation of the violation and parent notification.

 

Repeated or Refusal to Comply

Students who repeatedly violate the dress code or refuse to comply with staff directions may be subject to additional disciplinary action, which may include:

• Parent conference with school administration.

• Lunch detention or after-school detention.

• Loss of privileges, including participation in extracurricular activities until the violation is addressed.

• In-school suspension for repeated defiance or refusal to comply.

• Other disciplinary consequences consistent with the Sugar-Salem High School Student Handbook.

 

School administrators reserve the right to exercise discretion based on the nature of the violation, the student's disciplinary history, and the circumstances of each situation.

Internet Use

The Sugar-Salem School District is pleased to offer students access to a computer network for electronic information services. The Sugar-Salem School District will make every effort to protect students and staff from any misuse or abuse as a result of their experience with an information service. Students and staff are expected to sign the district’s Network Services Acceptable Use Agreement Form and will be expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.

 

School Laptops

Teachers and students are encouraged to use technology to assist in the learning process. Students are expected to treat school computers with care. If a student’s computer is not working properly, students will alert their teacher to the problem immediately. Malicious damage to a computer will result in disciplinary action, and the student will be responsible for the cost of repair. If a student cannot keep track of his/her computer, disciplinary actions will follow.

 

Cell Phones

Cell phones, headphones, etc. are prohibited in the classroom. This is a district policy. If a student violates any school rules pertaining to cell phone use, the device will be confiscated by the teacher and turned into the office. Upon the first offence, the phone will be held in the office where the student can pick it up at the end of the school day. Any offences that follow will require a parent to pick up the student's phone. There may be disciplinary action.

Any inappropriate comments that are sexual in nature or photos that are sexually explicit are unacceptable. If a student is the sender or recipient of such material or simply in possession he/she may be subject to criminal charges. Cell phones may be subject to viewing and may be confiscated by school officials. If a cell phone is brought to the office the parents will be notified and required to pick it up.

Health

Parents will be notified if an accident or illness will require further treatment from a physician or hospital. The parent should transport the child unless the parents cannot be reached or the situation is so serious that it will not allow delay.

Medications administered to students by school personnel must be in the original container with original instructions.

 

Lunchroom

Sugar-Salem Junior High School cooks provide a delicious, nutritious lunch for our students every day. We expect that students will respect others and conduct themselves appropriately in our lunchroom.

 

Fire and Emergency Drills

Emergency drills will occur periodically throughout the school year. Students will follow adult directions immediately and quietly.

 

Lockdown/Earthquake Drills

Several times during the year, students will participate in lockdown and/or earthquake drills. These are “shelter-in-place” situations that will be directed by teachers, administration, and law enforcement.

 

Assemblies

During the year, assemblies of various kinds will be held. All assemblies have a purpose and students are expected to behave appropriately, be respectful, and pay attention. No phones will be allowed during assemblies.

Parents:

1. For safety reasons do not allow your student to arrive at school before 7:45 a.m.

2. Make sure students arrive at school on time with proper clothing and materials.

3. Keep current personal information in the office so the school may contact you at any time for emergencies or behavioral concerns.

4. Notify the office when your student is or will be absent.

5. Make sure lunch payments are made in advance.

 

Students:

1. Walk in halls and have proper materials to be on time.

2. Follow adult directions.

3. Respect others through words and actions.

4. Report weapons or illegal substances at school.

5. Students will remain on campus from the time they arrive at school or the bus stop until school is released. Exceptions must be made through the office.

6. Refrain from disruptive behavior: fighting, bullying, stealing, sexual harassment.

7. Refrain from public displays of affection.

8. Cell phone devices shall not be used outside of lunch hours. Cell phones will NOT be allowed during class hours or passing periods.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited in the District. An employee, District agent, or student engages in sexual harassment whenever he/she makes unwelcome advances, requests sexual favors, or engages in other verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that:

 

I. denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, opportunities, or treatment, or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status; or

II. has the purpose or effect of:

1. substantially interfering with the student’s educational environment;

2. creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment;

3. depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, opportunities or treatment; or

4. making submission to or rejection of such unwelcome conduct the basis for academic decisions affecting a student.

 

Any District employee who is determined, after an investigation, to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Any student of the District who is determined, after an investigation, to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion consistent with the discipline policy. Any person knowingly making a false accusation regarding sexual harassment will likewise be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge with regard to employees, or suspension and expulsion with regard to students.

The Board recognizes that the misuse of drugs is a serious problem with legal, physical and social implications for the entire school community. As the educational institution of this community, the schools should strive to prevent drug abuse and help drug abusers by educational means where possible.

 

For purposes of this policy, “Drugs” shall mean:

A. all dangerous controlled substances as so designated and prohibited by Idaho law;

B. all chemicals which release toxic vapors;

C. all alcoholic beverages;

D. any prescription or patent drug, except those for which permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to Board policy;

E. “look-alikes”; Caffeine pouches are not permitted at school. They closely resemble nicotine pouches and may pose health and safety concerns.

F. anabolic steroids;

G. any other illegal substances so designated and prohibited by law.

In accordance with Federal law, the Board hereby establishes a “Drug-Free School Zone” that extends 1000 feet from the boundary of any school property. The Board prohibits the use, possession, concealment, delivery, or distribution of any drug or any drug-related paraphernalia at any time on District property, within the Drug-Free School Zone, or at any district-related event. Sanctions for violation of this or any other policy that addresses illegal drug and alcohol possession, use, or distribution may include, together with punitive action, voluntary referral to appropriate persons or agencies for screening and assessment.

 

Searches and Seizure

The following rules shall apply to any searches and the seizure of any property by school personnel:

1. The Superintendent, principal, and the authorized assistants of either shall be authorized to conduct any searches or to seize property on or near school premises, as further provided in this procedure.

2. If the administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe that any backpack, locker, car or other container of any kind on school premises contains any item or substance that constitutes an imminent danger to the health and safety of any person or to the property of any person or the District, the administrator is authorized to conduct a search of any car or container and to seize any such item or substance.

3. The administrator may perform random searches of any backpack, locker, car, or container of any kind on school premises without notice or consent.

4. In any instance where an item or substance is found that would appear to violate the law, the circumstance shall be reported promptly to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

 

School Sponsored Activities (i.e. band, orchestra, choir)

For students to participate, they must maintain a 2.0 grade point average during the year as well as receive passing grades in at least five of their six subjects. Failure to do so will result in suspended participation for a one-week period of time, and the student must achieve a 2.0 before the next grade check and receive passing grades in at least five of their six subjects.

Students will receive a one-time warning throughout the school year. If a student has been warned, the next time they will be considered ineligible.

 

Athletics

Sugar-Salem Junior High sponsors extracurricular opportunities for students in the following areas: cross country, volleyball, wrestling, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, and track. There is a required fee of $75 per athlete per extracurricular activity. The fee must be paid to Sugar-Salem Junior High School.

For students to participate, they must maintain a 2.0 grade point average during the season as well as receive passing grades in at least five of their six subjects. Failure to do so will result in suspended participation for a one-week period of time and the student must achieve a 2.0 before the next grade check and receive passing grades in at least five of their six subjects.

Athletes will receive a one-time warning throughout the school year. If an athlete has been warned, the next time they will be considered ineligible.

 

Sportsmanship:

We believe the opportunity to participate in our athletic program is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, all student-athletes are expected to maintain a high standard of behavior as well as academic excellence. Student-athletes will uphold the highest level of sportsmanship and will control their words and actions on and off the court/field.

If a student is involved in an act that is deemed detrimental to the good of the school, his or her participation on the athletic team is subject to immediate termination (i.e., fighting, stealing, cheating, and being disrespectful to students, teachers, or administrators). All cases will be looked at on a case-by-case basis. A decision will come from the principal, the athletic directors, and the coach.