Policy: IHBD Equivalence of Services
Posted On: April 5, 2024 By: Miami Yoder JT60(Title I) Pursuant to federal law, school districts receiving Title I funds to provide educational services to students must do so in accordance with Title I of Every Student Succeeds Act. Title I funds shall be used to provide educational services to supplement the educational services provided for district students with state and local funds….
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKC-E Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selection Exhibit
Posted On: October 31, 2018 By: Miami Yoder JT60Selection Criteria exhibit.
Continue ReadingPolicy: IG Curriculum Development
Posted On: December 22, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education is required by state law to determine the educational programs to be carried on in the schools of the district. The district’s curriculum shall be aligned with the district’s academic standards to ensure that each student will have the educational experiences needed to achieve the standards or complete the requirements and…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBK Peparation for Postsecondary and Workforce Success
Posted On: December 22, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board believes that to decrease student dropout rates, increase graduation rates and encourage all students to reach their learning potential, it is important to support students in planning for postsecondary and workforce opportunities throughout their education. To promote students’ postsecondary and workforce success and in accordance with state law, the district shall provide the…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IMB Teaching about Controversial Issues and Use of Controversial Materials
Posted On: December 22, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Controversial issues are defined as those problems, subjects or questions about which there are significant differences of opinion and discussion of which generally create strong feelings among people. Although there may be disagreement over what the facts are and what they mean, subjects usually become controversial issues because of differences in interpretation or the values…
Continue ReadingPolicy: ILBC-R Literacy and Reading Comprehension Assessments
Posted On: August 1, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60(Procedures to Implement the Colorado READ Act) The district shall comply with the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act) and applicable State Board of Education rules in implementing this regulation. This regulation addresses the procedures the district shall follow in creating a student’s READ plan, communicating with the student’s parent/guardian concerning the…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IMBB Exemptions from Required Instruction
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60If the religious or closely held personal beliefs and teachings of a student or the student’s parent/guardian are contrary to the content of a school subject or to any part of a school activity, the student may be exempt from participation. To receive such an exemption, the parent/guardian must present a written request for exemption…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IMDA Patriotic Exercises
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education believes one’s appreciation of country is promoted by the ceremonies and observances held in the schools and that the United States flag is a symbol of our democratic heritage, ideals and freedom. The Board believes saluting the flag and reciting daily the Pledge of Allegiance helps students learn and reinforce these…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IMDB Flag Displays
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The superintendent or building principal shall see that the United States flag is prominently and permanently displayed in each academic classroom when classes are in session. The flag displayed shall measure no less than either 12 x 18 inches if in a frame or 2 x 3 feet if on a flagstaff. The United States…
Continue ReadingPolicy: ILBC Early Lieracy and Reading Comprehension
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60(Colorado READ Act) The Board believes reading is the skill most closely associated with success in school. In accordance with this belief and state law, the district shall provide students enrolled in kindergarten, first, second and third grades with instructional programming and interventions to enable these students, to the greatest extent possible, to achieve reading…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKFB Graduation Exercises
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Because the Board of Education believes that completion of the requirements for a diploma is an achievement that deserves recognition, the Board wishes to recognize each graduating senior’s accomplishment in a publicly-celebrated graduation exercise. High schools shall plan their own graduation exercises with the staff and senior class working together. Although senior class members may…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKF Graduation Requirements
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Policy – To graduate, students must earn 26 credits in grades 9–12, meet district academic standards, and demonstrate college and career readiness in English and math. Required coursework includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE/Health, and Computer Technology. Students with IEPs may meet modified standards. Credit may be granted for concurrent enrollment, outside institutions,…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKE Promotion, Retention and Acceleration of Students
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60A fixed set of criteria will not be used to determine promotion from one grade or level to another, except at the middle school and senior high level. In general, the will-being of the individual pupils and the well-being of the group will be the determining factors. Upon entering the school system, placement will be…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IJNDAB Instruction through Online Courses
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education believes online education courses that are supplemental to the district’s education program may serve as an effective tool to expand the educational opportunities for students at all levels of achievement. Online courses can enhance, supplement or enrich the existing curriculum and can also provide an alternative means of instruction. Online education…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKAA Credits
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60A credit will be given for the successful completion of a course approved by Miami Yoder Administration. Course work may include both formal and informal learning experiences conducted under the supervision of a certified teacher. Partial credits may be awarded on this same basis. Credits earned at a college or university while enrolled as a…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHCDA Concurrent Enrollment
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Policy – High school students may enroll in postsecondary courses at district expense and earn high school graduation credit upon successful completion. Eligible students must be under 21, enrolled in ninth grade or higher, meet course prerequisites, and follow the application procedure. The district pays tuition per a cooperative agreement with the institution; students and…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHCDA-2 Area Vocational Program (AVP)
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Academic Credit The Area Vocational Program (AVP) at Pikes Peak Community College provides occupational skills development and training for 11th and 12th grade high school students. Curriculum for AVP courses is a compilation of various entry-level college courses for a particular area of study. The number of courses covered within each program and the grade…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHCDA-E Post-Secondary Options/Fast Track Education Contract
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Miami-Yoder School District JT-60 PSEO/FAST TRACK CONTRACT Student’s Name: ________________________________________________ Last First Middle Address: ________________________________________________ # Street/PO BOX Town/City Zip Code Phone Number: ________________________________________________ Area Code Number Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________________ Last First Middle Address: ________________________________________________ # Street/PO BOX Town/City Zip Code Phone Number: ________________________________________________ Area Code Number In the course of providing educational programming for the…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHCDA-2-E Area Vocational Education (AVP) Education Contract
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Miami-Yoder Area Vocational Program (AVP) Application Please work cooperatively with the school guidance counselor to complete your application. Student Name: _________________________________________________________________ Date Submitted: _______________________________________________________________ Which AVP programs are you interested in: 1st Choice: ______________________________________________________________ 2nd Choice: ______________________________________________________________ Please describe specifically why you are interested in your first choice program, where your interests began, what regarding…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHCDA-R Concurrent Enrollment
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Regulation – Outlines the procedure for qualified high school students seeking to enroll in postsecondary courses. Students must establish an approved academic plan of study with their principal and/or dean, then submit the district’s concurrent enrollment application at least 60 days before the end of the preceding term. The application must align with the approved…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHCDA-R(2) Area Vocational Program (PPCC AVP)
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Students entering their 11th or 12th grade year will be provided transportation to Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC), via school transportation, once each day from the Miami-Yoder School District Campus to PPCC and back to the Miami-Yoder Campus, to participate in the Area Vocational Program, provided they have sufficient credits and meet eligibility requirements for…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IIB Class Size
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board is aware from research that class size has bearing upon effective teaching/learning. (A ratio of approximately 15:1 students to teacher is shown by research to be an effective class size in the elementary school.) Therefore, the superintendent shall work towards establishing a reasonable and equitable class enrollment for each teacher, considering grade level,…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IJ Instructional Resources and Materials
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60As the governing body of the school district, the Board is legally responsible for the selection of instructional materials. Since the Board is a policymaking body, it delegates to the district’s professional personnel the authority for the selection of instructional and library materials in accordance with this policy. Instructional materials for school classrooms and school…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKC Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selection
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board recognizes the importance of a consistent method of identifying and establishing class standing. The following procedures set the method for determining Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The student with the highest index scored, determined using the Colorado Commission on Higher Education Eligibility Index- IKC-E, will be Valedictorian and the second highest index score will be…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IJOA Field Trips
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board recognizes that the first-hand learning experiences provided by field trips can serve as an effective and worthwhile means of learning. The Board encourages field trips that are as part of and directly related to the total school’s educational program and will yield greater learning opportunities than other educational experiences. Specific guidelines and appropriate…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IJOC School Volunteers
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education recognizes the value and need to develop a volunteer program to support district instructional programs and extracurricular activities. Purpose: 1. Assist school employees, allowing greater time and flexibility for diversified instructional techniques, including enrichment and more individualized instruction. 2. Strengthen and build school and community relations, facilitated by greater understanding of…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IJOC-R Volunteer Services Request Form
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Name of Volunteer __________________________________________________ Period of Time for which request is being made ____________________________ Position for which services shall be rendered ______________________________ Name of Teacher/Coach/Sponsor supervising class, activity, sport: ___________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________________ Date of Birth (mandatory) __________________________ This request, upon approval, is good only for the current school year and must be…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IK Academic Achievement
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60It is the responsibility of the Board of Education to focus its attention and energy on the quality of education provided in the district and on the achievement of our students. The Board is accountable to and is the representative of the entire community in setting academic priorities to ensure the best use of funds…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKA Grading/Assessment Systems
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board believes that students will respond more positively to the opportunity for success than to the threat of failure. The district shall seek, therefore, in its instructional program to make achievement both recognizable and possible for students. It shall emphasize achievement in its processes of evaluating student performance. Assessment system A comprehensive program of…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKA-E Transcript and Grade Recording for Official Records
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Given the critical nature of accurate student records, required to reflect student skill sets, post-secondary preparation, and attainment of both district and state requirements for graduation, it is imperative that checks and balances be applied to the development and maintenance of said records. Miami-Yoder School District JT-60 transcribes to the edict that a grade received…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IKACA Parent Conferences
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Parent conferences will be held in a manner that provides professional staff and parents/guardian with the opportunity to communicate a child’s academic progress.
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBIB-R Primary/PrePrimary Education (Admission of Children Who Wish to Enroll on Tuition Basis)
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The following criteria have been established for the admission of students to the district’s preschools. Classroom membership Because there are not enough preschool slots to serve every student who wishes to attend preschool, the following admission criteria apply to ensure compliance with applicable law and district policy. 1. Students are admitted according to these priorities:…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBIB Primary/Preprimary Education
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Kindergarten programs The district shall establish and maintain a kindergarten program or programs. A kindergarten program may be a half-day or full-day program, and the district shall receive state funding for students enrolled in these programs on a half-day or full day basis, in accordance with state law. Preschool programs All district preschool programs shall…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBG Home Schooling
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60When a parent/guardian of a student who has attained the age of seven years and is below the age of 16 wants to establish a home-based educational program for his/her child, the following procedures shall be followed in accordance with law: 1. The parent/guardian must submit on an annual basis written notification of establishment of…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBF Home Bound Instruction
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The purpose of homebound instruction is maintaining continuity in the educational process for those students who, because of temporary extended illness or condition, cannot attend school. The district may provide homebound instruction, as appropriate, for students confined to home or hospitalized upon the request of parents and with the approval of the student’s physician or…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBEA English Language Learners
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60In keeping with the intention of the state of Colorado and this school district to offer educational opportunities to those students with limited English proficiency, the district shall provide suitable research-based language instructional programs for all identified English language learners in grades kindergarten through 12 in accordance with the requirements of state and federal statutes,…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBB Gifted and Talented Education
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education is dedicated to providing comprehensive programming for the identification and education of gifted students. Gifted a students are those students between the ages of four and twenty-one whose abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special provisions to meet their educational programming needs….
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHBA Special Education Programs for Students with Disabilities
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60In keeping with the intention of the state of Colorado and this Board of Education to offer educational opportunities to all students which will enable them to lead fulfilling and productive lives, the district shall provide appropriate educational opportunities to students with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of state and federal law. Any student…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHAMA Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60In accordance with state and federal law, the district shall provide age-appropriate, developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention programs from early childhood (preschool) through grade 12. The drug and alcohol education program shall address the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use. It shall include special instruction as to the…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHAM-R Health and Family Life/Sex Education
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Requires students’ parents/guardians to state a reason for requesting an exemption from a part of the district’s health education curriculum not involving human sexuality.] 1. Exemption will be granted from a specific portion of the health education curriculum on the grounds that the material taught is contrary to the religious beliefs and teachings or closely…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHAM Health and Family Life/Sex Education
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board believes a comprehensive health education program is an integral part of each student’s education. The health education program should emphasize the functioning and proper care of the human body and encourage the development of lifelong, positive health habits. In addition, it should inform students about potential physical and mental health hazards they are…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHAK Character Education
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education believes that while parents are the primary and most important moral educators of their children, the school and community should reinforce parental efforts. Therefore, the Board directs the superintendent to develop, with input from parents and other community members, a character education program. The program shall be designed to help students…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHACA Law-Related Education
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The Board of Education recognizes the importance of a law-related education program to enhance student awareness about the law, the legal system and the fundamental principles and values upon which our constitutional democracy is based. Other goals of the program shall be to promote responsible citizenship and encourage students to resist anti-social gang behavior and…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IHA Basic Instructional Program
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60The educational program shall provide formal studies to meet the general academic needs of all students to enable them to meet or exceed state and district content standards. To the extent possible, opportunities for individual students to develop specific talents and interests in more specialized fields shall also be provided. An atmosphere shall prevail in…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IC-ICA School Year/School Calendar/Instruction Time
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Prior to the end of the school year, the Board shall determine the length of time during which district schools shall be in session during the next school year. The number of hours/days of planned teacher-student instruction and of teacher-student contact shall be consistent with the Board’s definition of “actively engaged in the educational process,”…
Continue ReadingPolicy: IAA Middle School Academic Requirements
Posted On: July 25, 2014 By: Miami Yoder JT60Rationale: It is our opinion that students need to have clear expectations for academic achievement. To promote a student who has not shown competency in a subject matter undermines academic integrity and places that student’s future success in school in jeopardy. We realize failure academically can be socially traumatic to the student. However, in the…
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Policy Sections
- A – Board Foundation and Basic Commitments
- B – School Board Legal Status
- C – Administrative Services
- D – Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives
- E – Support Services
- F – Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives
- GB – All Personnel
- GC – Professional Staff
- GD – Classified Personnel
- I – Curriculum
- J – Students
- K – School-Community-Home Relations
- L – Education Agency Relations