Statistics

• Approximately 500 students attend each year
• Sending schools include: Bradford Elementary, Waits River Valley, Newbury Elementary, Orange, Washington, and Piermont Village School
• Oxbow has been a member of the Foundation for Excellent Schools since 1998
• Oxbow is accredited with New England Association for Schools and Colleges
• 59% of the teachers have Master's degree or higher
• Student to teacher ratio is 14:1
• Middle School honors classes are offered in Math, Social Studies, English, and Science
• High School honors classes are offered in English, Social Studies, Math and include Pre-Calculus, Russian History, and World History
• AP classes are offered in Calculus, English Composition, English Literature, Biology, and American History
• Both Spanish and French are offered as four year programs
• New England Landscape class is a field oriented freshman Earth Science course offered to learn about the natural forces that shaped New England and the rest of the world
• Oxbow is connected to the River Bend Career & Technical School and offers Adult Degree Programs
• Middle school sports include: Soccer, Basketball, Skiing, Baseball, Golf, Softball, and Track
• High school sports include: Soccer, Basketball, Skiing, Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track, Football, and girls' Lacrosse
• Club and organizations include: Snow Riders Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Scholars' Bowl, One More Step, Student Council, Outing Club, National Honor Society, Drama and the Open Studio
• Students can access the library and broadband internet connections daily from 7:15am to 4:00pm

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Principals

Mr. Chuck Brown, Principal

Hi, and welcome to Oxbow High School. My name is Mr. Chuck Brown and I am the principal at Oxbow High School. This is a great school with a highly motivated faculty and student body. I hope you will take the time to look at this website and the many things this school has to offer.

Education is the one of the most important influences in a young person’s life and helps to create well-informed citizens which are necessary to our society. A good education is the key to our student’s futures. Here at Oxbow High School we believe every student is capable of learning and that all students have a built-in curiosity and the ability to gain knowledge. As students move through Oxbow High School our goal is to allow for positive outcomes and challenging experiences that motivate students to become life long learners and productive members of society.

We believe that all children should be held to high standards of learning, effort and commitment. Our motto “Each person of the Oxbow Community is a responsible, caring, productive and creative citizen” demonstrates our commitment to the development of each student. Education requires a balance between academic, personal/social and physical development. Attending to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well being of every child is the continual role of our school.

Learning requires a safe and caring environment. Oxbow High School must continue to be a safe place for all children and staff. It is in this type of environment that children will feel safe to take risks and to learn. Negative and hurtful behavior will only diminish learning and will be dealt with in a consistent and fair manner. I welcome your feedback and hope that you will attend one of many events open to the public.

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Mr Tom Marshall, Assistant Principal

It's with a great deal of pleasure and excitement that I start this school year at Oxbow.

As Assistant principal, I see my primary responsibility as helping to create a healthy climate that will help us attain our vision of high academic achievement for all students. To fulfill this responsibility, I offer support to students, faculty, staff, and administration in curriculum, instruction, and student management.

Please contact me if I can be of assistance.

Faculty & Staff Listings

Name	Title/Area
ARENDSEE, BENJAMIN	English
BARCIAK, ANIA	Spanish
BECK, BOBBI	Staff Accountant
BISHOP, BRUCE	Administrative Assistant
BROWN, CHUCK	Principal
BRUCKNER, CAROLYN	Math
BULGER, DONNA	Para-Educator
CHAMBERLAIN, MARC	Health/Physical Education
CHIN, MARY	Art
CHOBANIAN, ANDREW	Social Studies
COFFRIN, MARY	Para-Educator
CURRIER,CATHERINE	Para-Educator
DARBY, VICKIE	Clerk/Registrar
DEGOOSH, BRAD	SAP Counselor
DONARUM, JOSEPH	School Social Worker
EMERSON, BRIAN	Social Studies
EVANS, DIANE	Para-Educator
FINN, ALBERT	English
FRENCH, BETTY	Cafeteria Manager
FRENCH, BILLIE JO	Para-Educator
FRENCH, SHAWN	Physical Education
GALLANT, RAMONA	Spec. Ed./Case Manager
GARDNER, LAURA	Math
GARONE, KATHY	Guidance
GIESELMAN, VALERIE	Social Studies
GORDON, DOC	Computer Technology Coordinator
HALL, CINDY	Music
HARKAY, SHARON	English
HATHAWAY, MARCIA	Secretary
HEBB, RANDAL	Custodian
HILDEBRANDT, CARL	Science
HIRSCHMAN, KIMBERLY	Spec. Ed./Para. Ed.
HOOD, PRISCILLA	Para Ed./Librarian
JOHNSTON, LENI	Social Studies
JOPP, DAVID	Math
JUDAS, TIMM	Art/Music
LEMAY, DANIEL	Math
LONGMOORE, KIM	Custodian
LONGMOORE, STEVEN	Maintenance
MADAN, MATTHEW	English
MARCHETTI, CHERYL	Math
MARSHALL, TOM	Assistant Principal
MACKENZIE, WENDY	Family & Consumer Science
MCKINNEY, MARK	Facilities Director
MERRILL, KIM	Learning Specialist
METZ, SUSAN	Guidance Secretary
MILLER, ARTHUR	Spanish
MOONEY, EMILY	Driver's Ed.
MOTT, ELIZABETH	Special Education
MUSTY, BRIAN	Physical Education
NELSON, LAURA	French
O'LEARY, TIM	English
PAGANELLI, LISA	Science
PARKER, PERRY	Science
PERKINS, GEORGE	Custodian
PERRY, ANITA	Food Service
PERRY, CINDY	Para-Educator
PICHETTE, MARK	Guidance
POGACAR, THEODORE	English
RISING, ANNE	Special Education
ROSSMAN, DEBORAH	Science
SARGENT, SANDRA	Para-Educator
SHEA, PHYLLIS	Nurse
SMITH, BERNADETTE	Para-Educator
SMITH, KAREN	Para-Educator
SMITH, MARGE	Food Service
SMITH, SHERRI	Para-Educator
SWANN, ELLIONNA	Para-Educator
THEN, ELAINE	Librarian/Media Specialist
THORNTON, RICHARD	Athletic Director
THURSTON, CAROL	Para. Ed./Librarian
TILLOTSON, BONNIE	Food Service
TOUGAS, LOMOND	Guidance
TUCKER, VALERIE	Reading
VALLEY, PATTI	Science
WIGHTMAN, BRIAN	Special Education
WILLEMS, EMILY	Social Studies
WOOD, ROSE-MARIE	Para-Educator
WOODRUFF, JOANN	Para-Educator
WOZNY, ROBIN	Math

Oxbow Library

The library is open to the student, staff and residents of the communities served by Oxbow from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and after hours by appointment. The library contains a unique collection of periodicals and a good variety of other materials in print, non-print and audio visual format. Most printed materials may be borrowed or reserved.

Computers are provided for student use. Recording, listening and viewing machines are also available for use in the school and overnight. Nothing is to be removed from the library without proper authorization.

Responsibilities for using the library and its contents are as follows:

• Maintain a scholarly atmosphere
• Handle all materials appropriately
• Check out materials as needed and return them promptly
• Report and pay for damage/loss of any materials

Length of loan: Books – two (2) weeks with three (3) renewals: Videos Audio Visual equipment: student must have permission from his/her teacher to use should fill out a request form in the library one day in advance.

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Databases at Oxbow - Links to databases you can use:
(Contact Elaine Then for username and password information.)

OXFORD REFERENCE ONLINE
ISSUES AND CONTROVERSIES from 2Facts
BRITANNICA ONLINE
INFOTRAC

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Useful Links (by category)

Careers | College/Financial Aid | Computers/Internet | English/Foreign Language | Health | Music/Art | News/Media | Reference/Research | Science/Math | Social Studies | Teen Topics | Writing

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Careers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
http://www.vermontjoblink.com
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
http://www.quintcareers.com/teens.html

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College / Financial Aid
http://services.vsac.org/ilwwcm/connect/vsac
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://finaid.org/
http://www.collegeanswer.com

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Computers / Internet
http://pcworld.pricegrabber.com/
http://www.mac.com
http://www.cnet.com
http://www.microsoft.com

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English / Foreign Languages
http://www.bartleby.com/
http://foreignword.com
http://babelfish.altavista.com/

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Health
http://www.webmd.com
http://healthfinder.gov
http://www.cdc.gov

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Music / Art
http://www.metmuseum.org
http://www.rockhall.com
http://abcgallery.com/

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News / Media
http://www.e-journals.org/

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Reference / Research
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx
http://dictionary.reference.com
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen

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Science / Math
http://www.science.gov
http://www.math.com
http://www.nasa.gov

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Social Studies
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
http://findlaw.com
http://www.historyteacher.net/
http://www.askasia.org/
http://www.besthistorysites.net

 

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Teen Topics
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/
http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer
http://www.youth.eeoc.gov/cases.html
http://www.ipl.org/teen/computers/internet
http://teenlink.nypl.org/index.html

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Writing
http://teenwriting.about.com/teens/teenwriting
http://www.poetshouse.org
http://www.teenink.com
http://www.scholastic.com/artandwriting

Scholarship Information

• Rise to the Challenge
  
  Opportunities for High School Students from Vermont State Colleges;
  more information in Guidance Office
• CCV College Studies course
• Dual Enrollment Voucher
• Accelerated Programs for Seniors
• Sons of the American Legion scholarship deadline is April 30th;
  forms in the Guidance Offic
• Vermont Grocers' 2007 scholarship program. Completed applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than April 27th. Applications available in the Guidance Office.

Separate Scholarship deadline calendar is now under construction!

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Code of Conduct

OXBOW HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT – DISCIPLINE Oxbow High School expects good citizenship from all members of the school community. Individual responsibility and mutual respect are essential to a productive educational environment. It is our goal to provide a safe, respectful environment for all students and staff. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a safe, orderly learning environment within the school and may be subject to disciplinary action if they fail to do so. In imposing disciplinary action the school staff should consider the need to maintain or restore an orderly learning environment, the overall disciplinary record of the individual student, and the need to improve the student’s behavior. The enforcement of the code of conduct is an opportunity to develop responsible, caring, productive and creative students. A student who engages in any behavior that disrupts the safe and orderly environment of the school is subject to disciplinary action. Thus, the following are merely examples of conduct which is prohibited: missing classes, study halls, or other assigned activities without acceptable excuse; truancy; smoking anywhere on campus; gambling; theft; fireworks; loitering in unauthorized areas; throwing snowballs, rocks, or other dangerous objects; insubordination; vulgar or obscene language or gestures; littering; vandalism; hazing; harassment; use or possession of weapons; use or possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs, narcotics, or other controlled substances; and, failure to comply with previously assigned disciplinary action. A student whose safety or learning at school is jeopardized by other students is expected to report the matter to a professional staff member. Staff members who are aware of disruptive students should take the appropriate action, including immediately reporting matters that cannot be handled in the classroom to the school administration. In every case, the Assistant Principals and the Principal shall determine appropriate disciplinary measures. Infractions that extend beyond the offenses outlined will be dealt with appropriately, realizing that the Principal or Superintendent may suspend a student up to 10 school days. With the approval of the school board, a student may be expelled for the remainder of the school year or up to 90 school days (whichever is longer) for misconduct on school property, on a school bus or at a school-sponsored activity when the continued presence of the student is deemed harmful to the school’s welfare. A student may also be expelled for misconduct outside of the above noted parameters where direct harm to the welfare of the school environment can be demonstrated. Students’ due process rights will be observed. The list below is a guideline for administrators and students, the severity, duration and frequency of the consequences are subject to change and should reflect the severity and frequency of the infraction. CHEATING/PLAGIARISM Academic dishonesty such as cheating, willful plagiarism or misrepresentation in any way of one’s work or the ideas, arguments, facts or phraseology of another will not be tolerated. One’s quotation, or unacknowledged paraphrasing of another’s sentences, phrases, key words, of someone else’s ideas or arguments is plagiarism.

• 1st offense, homework only: one (1) day detention, parent(s)/guardian(s) notified in writing by teacher and “zero” for work assigned
• 1st offense: one (1) day ISS, parent(s)/guardian(s) notified in writing by teacher and “zero” for work assigned
• 2nd offense: one (1) day OSS, parent(s)/guardian(s) notified in writing by teacher and “zero” for work assigned
• 3rd offense: failure for the semester

FORGERY/IDENTITY THEFT The forgery of a note or another’s signature or the assuming of another’s identity will result in the following:

• 1st offense: one (1) day ISS
• 2nd offense: one (1) day OSS

  COMPUTER USE POLICIES Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign an Acceptable Use Policy Agreement for access to the Internet. All academic honesty policies apply to computer use. Theft/Vandalism This includes but is not limited to: electronic vandalism, use of another person’s password/account, theft of disks/CD, hacking, pirating, copyright infringement, theft of password, theft of services, disruption of the network, hard drives, peripherals, etc. Inappropriate Use This includes but is not limited to: access without appropriate parental signatures, inappropriate language, harassment, internet game use, inappropriate use of simulations, chat rooms and inappropriate internet sites.

• 1st offense: loss of computer privileges for up to three (3) weeks
• 2nd offense: loss of computer privileges for up to nine (9) weeks
• 3rd offense: loss of computer privileges for up to one (1) year

PLEASE NOTE: Loss of computer privileges may directly affect classroom participation, grades, credit and library use. Computer offenses will be accrued during the student’s entire school career. CUTTING CLASS/UNEXCUSED ABSENCE AND PRESENCE IN UNAUTHORIZED AREAS The consequences for cutting class (including study hall), leaving class without permission, unexcused absences, and being in unauthorized areas (during lunch or other times), being in the parking lots during the school day, being on the school grounds or in unsupervised areas within the school are as follows:

• 1st offense: one (1) day detention
• 2nd offense: one (1) day ISS
• 3rd offense: two (2) days ISS
• 4th offense: one (1) day OSS
• Each subsequent offense will result in one (1) day of OSS.

During lunch, all students may access the cafeteria, the courtyard and the gym when it is being supervised. Only seniors with privileges are allowed to go to the parking lot without specific permission. FAILURE TO SERVE OFFICE DETENTION 1st offense: two (2) days detentions 2nd offense: one (1) day ISS 3rd offense: two (2) days ISS 4th offense: one (1) day OSS LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS WITHOUT PERMISSION 1st offense: one (1) day ISS 2nd offense: one (1) day OSS 3rd offense: two (2) days OSS TARDY TO SCHOOL A student without a note (24 hours to produce) is considered tardy. Four tardies will count as one (1) day of absence and will count toward the ten-day rule. A detention or other consequence may be assigned by the Assistant Principal to those with habitual tardiness. SMOKING/ POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS The possession or use of tobacco and/or tobacco products on school grounds is a violation of state law, and is prohibited. This ban extends to any student, employee or visitor to the school and applies at all times, whether or not school is in session (on school grounds, buses, or school-sponsored activities). Reference Board Policy JFCG.

• 1st offense: one (1) day ISS and referral to Police
• 2nd offense: two (2) days ISS and referral to Police
• 3rd offense: one (1) day OSS and referral to Police

MOTOR VEHICLE USAGE Students who hold a valid driver’s license are allowed to bring their vehicles on campus. Students will park in the back parking lot unless specific permission is given by the administration to park elsewhere. All student-driven vehicles must have a valid Oxbow High School parking permit displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the car windshield. Students may apply for parking permits in the Main Office. Students will park within the lines provided in the parking lot. Students may not park on the grass or in spaces that are designated for specific use. Students will observe the 15 MPH speed limit at all times and drive in a safe and courteous manner.

• 1st offense: warning
• 2nd offense: loss of driving privilege for a period of up to one (1) week
• 3rd offense: loss of driving privilege for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of the infraction. This loss of privilege may extend into the next school year in the case of underclassmen.

DRESS CODE There are certain expectations regarding grooming and dress at Oxbow High School. All students are expected to attend school dressed in a manner, which is clean, within reasonable bounds of modesty, not hazardous to their health and safety, and not disruptive to the educational process. As a matter of precaution, legally required safety items such as aprons, goggles, or face coverings must be worn by students participating in activities that require such items. In addition, all students must follow safety regulations, which require securing hair or loose clothing against hazards of fire or entanglement in equipment. Students will be informed by their teachers of any safety measures, which pertain to their particular class or activity. Clothing that may be disruptive to the educational process includes clothing upon which any of the following is displayed: obscenities, advertising or promotion of alcohol or illegal drugs, words or symbols that will predictably upset (incite) others, or words or symbols which defame the beliefs or heritage of others. Specific clothing restrictions: Clothing that disrupts, interferes or detracts from the learning environment will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to clothing that:

• Is revealing, immodest, or indecent
• Advertises and/or displays alcohol, tobacco products or illegal substances
• Is sexually suggestive, obscene, graphic or otherwise offensive
• Is vulgar, offensive or degrading to others
• Shirts or tops must meet the waistband of the lower garment with no bare skin showing
• Garments that are “see through” are not appropriate for school
• Spaghetti straps, halter tops, bare backs, midriffs, or muscle shirts are not allowed
• Clothing must be restrained to the body to eliminate indecent exposure
• Undergarments must not be visible
• Pants must be restrained with a belt or be of appropriate fit
• No short skirts or shorts--skirts or shorts will be no higher than 3” above the top of the kneecap
• Footwear must be worn at all times

Dress code violations will result in the following:

• 1st offense: warning and mandatory change of clothing or go home
• 2nd offense: one (1) day detention and mandatory change of clothing or go home
• 3rd offense: one (1) day ISS and mandatory change of clothing or go home
• Further discipline will be on a case-by-case basis

RESTROOMS Restrooms are for people who need to use the facilities to go to the bathroom or wash their hands. They are not for loitering, hanging out, or smoking.

• 1st offense: one (1) day detention
• 2nd offense: one (1) day ISS
• Those who serve as “lookout” for those involved in such activities will be given the same punishment as the student(s) involved.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION The school building, grounds and activities is no place for public displays of affection (PDA). PDA includes hugging, kissing, touching, etc.

• 1st offense: warning
• 2nd offense: one (1) day detention
• 3rd offense: two (2) days detention
• 4th offense: one (1) day ISS

INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE, PROFANITY, AND POSSESSION OF OBSCENE MATERIAL Inappropriate language or profanity not directed toward a person and having obscene materials in any medium is not conducive to the learning environment.

• 1st offense: warning
• 2nd offense: one (1) day detention
• 3rd offense: one (1) day ISS
• 4th offense: one (1) day OSS

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR, INSUBORDINATION AND DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR Willful disobedience, inappropriate behavior, or rough-housing will not be tolerated. Included is profanity or obscene language directed to a person or persons and inappropriate or disruptive behavior at any school-sponsored events. Any student involved will be suspended from any further events for one semester.

• 1st offense: up to one (1) day ISS
• 2nd offense: up to one (1) day OSS and parent conference (in person or via telephone)
• 3rd offense: two (2) or more days OSS and parent conference (in person)

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices, such as portable music players, electronic games, cell phones and pagers create distractions in the learning environment and may only be used before school, during unguided study hall, during lunch and after school. Other than these times they are to be kept in the student’s locker.

• 1st offense: item is confiscated, parent notified, item returned to student at end of day
• 2nd offense: item is confiscated, parent notified, detention, item returned to the student at the end of the day
• 3rd and additional offenses: refer to Insubordination consequences described above

LASER POINTERS Laser pointers create a potential safety hazard in addition to a distraction in the learning environment. Laser pointing devices are not allowed at any time.

• 1st offense: item is confiscated, parent notified, item returned only to parent

FIGHTING, STEALING, VANDALISM, HARASSMENT, HAZING AND BULLYING Fighting will include impairing the health, safety or welfare of others (referral to police for assault). Stealing will include theft of school property (OHS or other school), or that belonging to another individual. Restitution must be made. Vandalism is the willful destruction of school property (OHS or other school), or the property of another person. Restitution must be made. Harassment (refer to Unlawful Harassment, Board Policy ACB) Unlawful harassment means verbal or physical conduct based on a person’s disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a person’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful harassment which means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Hazing is a form of harassment and will not be tolerated. Hazing is defined as “any act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with others, against a student in connection with pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization [including an athletic team] which is affiliated with an educational institution; and, which is intended to have the effect of, or should reasonably be expected to have the effect of, humiliating, intimidating or demeaning the student; or endangering the mental or physical health of a student (on or off school grounds). Bullying is most commonly defined as a student being exposed, repeatedly and over time, to injury or discomfort inflicted by one or more students. Bullying will not be tolerated. Consequences for Fighting, Stealing, Vandalism, Harassment, Hazing and Bullying.

• 1st offense: up to three (3) days OSS depending upon severity of the incident and possible referral to law enforcement.*
• 2nd offense: up to five (5) days OSS and possible expulsion. Referral to law enforcement. *
• 3rd offense: up to ten (10) days OSS and recommended expulsion. Referral to law enforcement. *

*Civil penalty of up to $5,000. In all cases the severity of the incident will be taken into account and appropriate consequences will be assigned. DRUG, ALCOHOL, FIREWORKS OR WEAPON POSSESSION AND FALSE ALARM(S) Drug Violations will include the use, being under the influence of, distribution, sale or possession of substances and/or related equipment. Discipline will include referral to Student Assistance Team. Alcohol Violations will include the use, being under the influence of, distribution, sale or possession of alcohol and/or products containing alcohol. Discipline will include referral to Student Assistance Team. Fireworks will include the use, distribution, sale or possession of fireworks and/or related equipment. Weapons will be defined by Board Policy EBAB, i.e., any firearm of any kind, including, but not necessarily limited to: a pistol, rifle, revolver, muzzle loader or shotgun, an explosive of any kind, including, but not necessarily limited to a bomb, grenade, rocket, missile, mine or incendiary device any other implement which could cause bodily injury, including, but not necessarily limited to:, a bow and arrow, knife, slingshot, blackjack, dagger, cane, metallic knuckles, numchuks, mace or capsicum spray, dirk knife, Bowie knife, dagger, folding knives, pocket knives, pen knives and jack knives any other weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, whether animate or inanimate, which, in the manner it is used or is intended to be used, is known to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury. Some weapon look-alikes or toys which are used in a threatening manner. False Alarm(s) will include willful destruction of life-safety equipment, pull stations, phone calls or other communication indicating false alarms (bomb threats, etc.) See below. ** Consequences for Drug Violations, Alcohol Violations, Fireworks, Weapons, and False Alarms:

• 1st offense: up to five (5) days OSS, parent/guardian conference, and expulsion per board policy. Referral to law enforcement agency.
• 2nd offense: up to ten (10) days OSS and expulsion per board policy.
• Referral to law enforcement agency.

** A person who initiates or willfully circulates a report or warning of an impending bombing, or other offense or catastrophe, knowing that the report or warning is false or baseless, and that it is likely to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transport, or to cause public inconvenience or alarm, shall, for the first offense be imprisoned for not more than two years or fined not more than $5,000, or both. For the second offense or subsequent offense, the person shall be imprisoned for not more than five years or fined not more than $10,000, or both. The court may order community service. Any service ordered under this section shall be under the direction of the Dept. of Corrections. If a person is underage and does not hold a drivers license, the commissioner of motor vehicles shall delay the person’s eligibility to obtain the drivers license for 180 days for the first offense, and 2 years for the 2nd offense. If the person holds a driver’s license, it shall be suspended for 180 days 1st offense, 2 year suspension for 2nd offense. ASSAULT 1st offense: five (5) to ten (10) days and recommended expulsion. Referral to law enforcement POSSESSION OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR WEAPONS WITH THE INTENT TO SELL OR DISTRIBUTE 1st offense: five (5) to ten (10) days and recommended expulsion. Referral to law enforcement. GLOSSARY: ISS/OSS suspensions - Students are not permitted to attend school functions (dances, practices, games etc.) during the period of suspension. ISS - In-school Suspensions will be assigned “in house” during the school day. During this time the student will be doing school work as assigned by his/her teachers. The day is not counted against the student’s attendance. Refusal to attend an ISS will immediately result in two (2) days of OSS. OSS - Out-of-school suspensions will have the student removed from the school building and grounds. During the period of suspension, the student is not allowed on school grounds for any reason. Violation of this rule will result in additional consequences. No academic penalties will be assigned. The student has the responsibility to complete all class work during the suspension. OSS will count against the student’s attendance record as an unexcused absence. A student may appeal the assignment of an ISS or OSS. He/she will, however, serve either the ISS or OSS when assigned. In most cases the suspension will be served before the appeal process is completed. If the appeal is successful, the student will have the discipline report removed from his/her file and credit for the absence from class restored.

Oxbow High School Board of Directors

• Kathleen Damon, Chairperson
• Kathy Nunn
• Randy Moore
• Lorna Renfrew
• Susan Gaelic

Oxbow Board Minutes/Agenda/Annual Report

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OHS Agenda.doc	30 KB
OHS_Board_Draft_Minutes_11-5-09.pdf	97.79 KB

Orange East Supervisory Union

Oxbow High School belongs to the Orange East Supervisory Union (OESU)
(Click Here to visit the OESU Homepage)