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Myanmar artist Nyo Ko Naing standing in the house where British writer George Orwell is thought to have lived in the 1920s in Katha, a small trading post on the banks of the Irrawady river, 13 hours north of Mandalay by train. A group of artists in a remote town in northern Myanmar has launched a campaign to preserve the house. Katha and the house lived in by Orwell, known then as Eric Blair, were immortalised in the author's first novel, Burmese Days. AFP PHOTO/William DAVIES.
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Cobwebs cover its furniture and its rooms are long deserted, but a crumbling house in northern Myanmar is at the centre of a conservation battle by locals who say it was once home to George Orwell.
The remote trading post of Katha on the banks of the Irrawaddy -- and the house lived in by Orwell in the 1920s -- were immortalised in the acclaimed British author's first novel, "Burmese Days".
Decades later, as the country emerges from nearly half a century of harsh military rule, a group of artists has launched a campaign to protect the legacy of one of literature's most scathing critics of dictatorship.
"I am trying to do what I can to restore all the buildings in the book and to attract attention to the country and to the town," said artist and Orwell fan Nyo Ko Naing.
The two-storey house stands abandoned in an overgrown tropical garden in the remote town which lies about 250 kilometres (155 miles) -- or a 13-hour train ride -- north of Mandalay.
The campaigners want the home and nearby European country club turned into a museum, in a country where many colonial-era buildings have already fallen victim to the wrecking ball as investors flock to what they hope will be the region's next hottest economy.
A young Orwell, then known as Eric Blair, arrived in Burma -- now called Myanmar -- in 1922 and stayed for five years, working as a policeman in the country, which was under British rule at the time.
In the novel, Katha is called Kyauktada, but everything else is the same.
"The Tennis Court, British Club, jail, the police station and the military cemetery are in the book and really exist in the town." said Nyo Ko Naing.
The wooden and brick house has been empty for 16 years.
Some old pot plants have withered and died and the upstairs balconies are too unstable to stand on. The empty rooms echo with Nyo Ko Naing's footsteps, which leave prints in the dust that has built up over the years.
"Orwell took many raw materials for his book 'Burmese Days' from here," Nyo Ko Naing said. "I think this house and all the other places in Orwell's book should be turned into a museum."
"Burmese Days" is a scathing critique of British colonial rule, with the European characters' constant drinking and poor treatment of the Burmese locals a running theme.
The Burmese characters also come in for harsh criticism, with the magistrate portrayed as scheming, obese and corrupt.
Myanmar is now opening up and over the past couple of years more and more tourists have come to Katha, on the trail of Orwell.
"The country is open now. It is no longer isolated," said Oo Khinmaung Lwin, the headmaster of the local school. "I will teach my students so that they know more about George Orwell."
Although long thought to be Orwell's home, there is some doubt whether a policeman would have lived in such a grand house.
Across the road from the house lies the tennis court, and beyond that the European club.
In "Burmese Days", the club is described as "the real centre of the town... the spiritual citadel, the real seat of the British power."
Today it is the offices for a local business cooperative, and the bar where the Europeans would have spent most of their time has closed.
The local Anglican church, the setting for the climax of the book, still stands and is still in use. The local priest points out where the book's protagonist, John Flory, would have sat.
"People come here from Germany, Sweden, America," Reverend Daniel Say Htan told AFP. "They come here to see the real places in the novel."
Orwell's time in Burma helped shape his future career -- he became one of the 20th century's most important writers, with novels such as "Animal Farm" and "1984" providing some of literature's most biting criticism of authoritarianism.
But those who met him when he was in Burma would not have guessed at those feelings.
"The few accounts of people who met him whilst he was in Burma suggest he was a perfectly conventional policeman," D.J. Taylor, who wrote the award winning biography, "Orwell: The Life", told AFP.
"He actually went out to the East with standard beliefs. Half of him believed in the rights of the Burmese and the other half didn't as he was often so sick of them," he said.
But his time serving in the British Raj did begin a slow change in perspective.
"Burma provided the raw material for plenty of thoughts later" Taylor said. "It is a crucial early step in his political development."
The work of Orwell, who died in 1950, still resonates with readers today. When the recent National Security Agency scandal broke after revelations by fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, sales of his novels raced up the best sellers charts.
Artist Nyo Ko Naing has read the book five times, in both English and Burmese, and says he will carry on doing all he can to preserve the places that form the basis for Orwell's long road to greatness.
"We are trying collectively to maintain and restore everything related to George Orwell, Burmese Days and Katha town as we regard it as a precious legacy," he said.
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Featuring easy access to I-25 and I-40, a free hot breakfast, microwaves, refrigerators and a heated indoor pool, Days Inn & Suites of Clayton is a local favorite of Priceline guests.
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The two-story hotel's 41 rooms have high-speed internet access, microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers. Start your day off right with a free hot breakfast featuring waffles, sausage and biscuits and gravy. Enjoy your daily exercise regimen in the fitness center and relax in the indoor heated pool and hot tub. Guests can keep in touch with the office at the hotel's business center. Pets are allowed for an additional fee. Non-smoking rooms are available. Parking is free.
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Near I-25 and I-40, the hotel is in a convenient location for travelers. The Luna Theatre and Herzstein Memorial Museum are less than a mile away and the Clayton Golf Club is a mile-and-a-half from the hotel. Clayton Lake State Park is approximately 12 miles north. Tucumcari Municipal Airport is 106 miles and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 141 miles away.
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Priceline guests say the Days Inn & Suites of Clayton's staff is "friendly" and that they like the location and the "good price, rooms and pool."
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The price was way to high for the rooms we had. We have stayed in much nicer motels for much less money than this one.
The breakfast was average, but not much dining space. it was near the railroad tracks.
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Breakfast was probably the worst I've ever eaten anywhere. Took one bite of sausage patty and had to spit it out. The pepper gravy for the rolls was just as bad. Ended up going to Subway for breakfast. Price for what you got was way too high.
Everything was just adequate. Nothing overly positive. Two very big negatives were the breakfast and the cost for such a mediocre hotel. Spent almost twice on this Days Inn that one I stayed in two nights earlier in Tucumcari, NM and this one wasn't nearly as nice as the Tucumcari hotel.
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Dear Students and Parents, Welcome back to school! My desire is to make this a great year for the students and staff of Oldham County High School. We designed the student handbook with this purpose in mind. By reading the student code of conduct, students and parents will know the expectations of the school. After reading this booklet, students and parents should sign the acknowledgment form located on the last page. The students are required to give this form to their first period teacher on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Many of the questions that you have about OCHS will be answered by reading the material. Topics such as bell schedules, grading policies, severe weather procedures, and college visits are addressed in this booklet. I ask particularly that you read the policies on dress code, attendance, and student behavior. If there are any questions please call me or one of the other administrators. Finally, I want to encourage the students to make the 2011/2012 school year their best. Have a great year, Brent L. Deaves Principal OLDHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – (502) 222-9461 ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES Principal Brent L. Deaves Plant Operator Mike Cole Assistant Principal Joy Kinney Cafeteria Manager Becky Williams Associate Principal Richard Graviss Assistant Principal Dr. Pam Jett Assistant Principal Stan Torzewski Associate Principal Matt Watkins Athletic Director Kevin Combs LEAD TEACHERS Office Manager Carol L. Jones Arts and Humanities Melanie Kidwell Receptionist Amber Waller English Joan Thompson Bookkeeper Betsy Gallup Math Debbie Thompson Practical Living Tony Simpson GUIDANCE/STUDENT SERVICES Science Andrea Neikirk Social Studies Lynnette McGiffen-Newkirk Director Matt Steedly Counselor Tara Steedly INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Counselor Kim Fitzgerald Literacy Coach Rebecca Haynes Registrar Jay Jones Instructional Coach Dr. Deborah Thompson ECS Coordinator Sharon Redmon LIBRARY Librarian Sue McHargue Librarian Christi Unker OLDHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – GENERAL INFORMATION ATHLETIC POLICY Oldham County High School follows and abides by all rules and regulations set forth by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA). In addition to these rules, Oldham County High School is subject to any additional rules established by the Board of Education and the school's Site Based Decision Making Council. Requirements for Participation: Each extra-curricular sport varies in the specific requirements that the coach has for members of the team. However, there are certain basic requirements that each individual must complete before tryouts: 1) An updated sport physical (good for one calendar year) 2) Fill out all paperwork in the athletic release packet. 3) Sign the student code of conduct. 4) Pay a one- time per year $20.00 insurance fee. 5) All athletes are subject to an annual OCHS athletic fee. All paperwork is available in the front office. 1 Athletic Academic Probation: A student athlete is placed on academic probation if a student's weighted cumulative grade point average is below 2.0. A student on probation must attend Extended School Services (ESS) a minimum of three (3) hours per week. During probation, the student may continue to participate in extra-curricular activities. Once a student has been placed on probation, they must maintain a weighted GPA of 2.0 in order to retain eligibility and continue participation. If a student has been placed on probation, they will remain on probation until a cumulative GPA average of 2.0 or greater has been achieved. Weekly Grade Checks: According to KHSAA Bylaw 5 Section 3 each school is required to complete weekly grade checks to ensure student progress. Grade checks will be conducted every Monday or the first day of the school week. If a student is failing two or more classes they are immediately ineligible for the remainder of the week. This includes participation in any practice, scrimmage, or team activity. The student will only regain his/her eligibility the following week if he/she is passing five (5) of seven (7) classes on the new grade check. Change of Seasons: Once a student has made a certain team it is the expectation of the coaching staff, the team and the school that the student has made a commitment to that team for the entire season. Should a student decide to quit a team before the season is officially over, the student will not be allowed to begin participation or activities with another team until the previous team's season has ended. ATTENDANCE POLICY It is the goal of OCHS to help students develop skills, habits and knowledge necessary to be responsible citizens and productive life-long learners. Most of our students will find themselves in a work environment where regular attendance, punctuality and responsible behavior are required. It is the school's function to prepare students for this environment by fostering these habits. Attendance at school is also necessary for academic success. Therefore, students are expected to attend school daily and to be on time for all classes and other school functions. The following guidelines are to be followed: 1. Students should be absent from school only for the following reasons: A. Illness of the student. This normally means that the student has a fever, is contagious, or is otherwise disabled to an extent that the student cannot function properly in the school environment. B. Death in the immediate family. C. Physician or dental appointment for which a doctor's note is provided to the school. D. Religious observations of which the school attendance principal is informed in advance. E. Academic enrichment approved by the school. F. Driver testing. G. College visits by SENIORS, APPROVED BY GUIDANCE, and limited to two days. H. Vacation policy granted specifically by the principal. (See "Vacation Policy" ) I. 4 – H J. Honor Guard for Military/Veteran's burial 2. All exceptions to the above must be approved, in advance, by the principal or attendance principal. 3. If a student will be absent from school because of illness or other unforeseen reason, the parent or guardian must notify the school between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. 4. If a parent wishes a student to be absent due to a medical appointment or funeral of a family member or close friend, that parent must notify the school at least one day in advance. 5. The school reserves the right to verify any absence and to call the parent/guardian at home or work if the parent/guardian has not notified the school of the absence or if there is a question concerning the absence. 6. Students who are absent from school for reasons other than the above or who leave school without proper authorization are considered to have cut school and will be subject to the consequences described below. 7. Students who have been absent or tardy, upon return to school, ARE TO BRING A PARENT OR PHYSICIAN NOTE indicating the cause of the absence. This should be brought immediately to the attendance office. 8. See district attendance policy for number of absences allowed in a semester. OCBE Policy 9010.01 9. Any absence, including college visits, which extends a holiday or any school break, will be unexcused without a doctor note. 1 FOLLOW-UP CONSEQUENCES FOR ABSENCES AND TARDIES 1. Whenever a student misses a class the student should attend ESS in order to make up the work and get the help needed. Such attendance is encouraged but is not required if the absence is excused. 2. Students who have an unexcused absence may make up work for up to 70% credit. 3. A student who cuts a class/school or leaves school without permission will be assigned Saturday School. 4. Unassigned Areas: Upon arrival on campus, students must be in the building and may not leave campus. Going beyond these areas without permission from a principal is strictly prohibited. It is essential that school staff can account for the whereabouts of a student at all times. This is expected by parents and by the State Department of Education. Students who go into an unassigned area will receive a day in ISS or Saturday School. If a student is not in his/her assigned class or other area designated by the teachers of that class, it could be assumed that the student is in an unassigned area and may have left the property. Therefore, the student will be assigned ISS or Saturday School. Tardies: Since there will be a minimum of five minutes between classes, there should be no reason for a student to be tardy to class. Students will be allowed one tardy to each class without consequence other than this being noted in the teacher's grade book. Any additional tardy to the same class will result in a detention assigned by the teacher. If detention is not served the student be assigned ISS. Tardy to school: Any tardy or absence must be accompanied by a parent note to avoid consequences. A detention will be assigned if student does not bring in a note. Detention: Detention will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:40 – 4:40 p.m. A student may choose to serve either day within a week of being assigned the detention based upon family circumstances. Failure to serve detention will result in one (1) hour of Saturday school for that student for each failed detention. After school activities are not an excuse to miss an assigned detention. Saturday School: Saturday school will be held from 8am to 11am on designated Saturdays. If a student is assigned a Saturday session and fails to attend, the student will be suspended one day. BEHAVIOR ON THE BUS DOCK 1. When exiting the bus in the morning, go immediately into the building. Do not wait for friends or otherwise linger in the bus lot. Students are not permitted to leave campus. 2. Do not walk in the parking lot during bus arrival time in the morning. 3. When dismissed in the afternoon, report immediately to your bus. Do not loiter in the bus lot or in the vicinity of the buses. 4. Use caution when in between parked buses. 5. If you are assigned to ride the bus by a judge, the bus driver must initial your schedule and sign the validation before you ask the principal to sign. The bus driver's record is the official record. 6. Bus Notes: Students who wish to ride a bus other than the one they are assigned must bring a parent note to the office at the beginning of the school day. A bus note will be written by the school for the student to give to the bus driver. Bus drivers cannot accept a note from anyone other than office personnel. BELL SCHEDULE 1st Period: 8:30-9:20 Announcements: 9:20-9:24 2nd Period: 9:30-10:20 3rd Period: 10:26-11:16 4th Period: 11:22-12:44 (Lunches: 1st 11:22-12:47/2nd 11:50-12:15/3rd 12:19-12:44) 5th Period: 12:50-1:40 6th Period: 1:45-2:35 7th Period: 2:40-3:30 CAFETERIA AND LUNCH Students are provided a 25 minute lunch period daily. Lunch menus are posted at www.oldham.k12.ky.us/files/foodservice/menus CHEATING/PLAGIARISM A zero will be given to the student or students for the assignment and a disciplinary referral is written. COLLEGE VISIT POLICY Seniors are encouraged to schedule college visits on days that OCHS is not in session. However, if this is not possible, seniors will be allowed up to two (2) days during the school year to visit college campuses. These days will not be counted as absences provided the following procedure is 1 followed. 1. Students will provide written verification to the OCHS guidance office from the college to be visited at least one day prior to the visit. A fax from the college will suffice (Fax # 222-3732). 2. A college visit form (pink sheet) must be picked up by the student in the guidance office, completed and returned to the guidance office at least one day prior to the college visit. 3. Student will submit written verification from the college to the guidance office upon return to school. 4. College visits must be scheduled prior to May 1. College visits will be denied in the following circumstances and the day will be counted as an absence: If the student does not qualify to attend the institution to which he/she is requesting a visit; if proper procedure (as outlined above) is not followed; the visit is scheduled to extend a holiday or break (i.e. the Friday before fall break). DISASTER DRILLS Disaster drills will be conducted throughout the year. Every person in the building must follow the prescribed procedure. Emergency routes and instructions are posted in each classroom. DRESS CODE Shirts - Polo shirts, Full button-down shirts, Crew neck shirts are permitted. -All shirts must have sleeves – no exceptions -All shirts must be long enough to pass the straight arm test/NO SKIN (belly or back). -No shirt should show cleavage -No "see through" material Sweatshirts/Sweaters - Sweatshirts and "Hoodies," Waffle Weave, Pullover crew neck, Quarter Zip and or turtleneck sweaters are permitted. - Collarbone must be covered. Pants - Jeans, Khakis, Dress pants and sweatpants are all permitted. -Pants must be worn at the waist. -NO SAGGING -No pajamas, unless designated a spirit day -No "see-through" material -No holes, tears, rips or frays are permitted and must be hemmed and off the floor. Shorts and Skirts- Jeans, Khaki, Athletic or dress shorts/skirts are permitted. -Must be to the length of the Flamingo Test -Any skirt with a slit—the top of slit must pass the Flamingo guidelines. -Shorts/skirts must be worn at the waist -No Sagging -No "see-through" material Head Cover -All heads are to be uncovered in the building except for medical or religious reasons -Medical reasons require a physician note -No baseball caps, hoods, bandanas, head scarves, head bands, "do rags," etc. are permitted Jewelry Jewelry: No chains, leather collars/wristbands, or dog collars may be worn. Students must remove any jewelry deemed dangerous or inappropriate. This includes body piercing that the administration deem unsafe for the educational setting. Footwear Shoes must be worn at all times. Some classrooms will have additional footwear requirements that are designed for safety. Other -No coats are to be worn in the classroom or hallways. Students may store their coat in their locker. -Clothing made of Spandex, sheer fabric, or fishnet is not allowed. Clothing or accessories displaying messages deemed inappropriate by administration are not permitted. Examples would be, but not limited to, profanity, sexual innuendo, drug references, alcohol, tobacco, weapons or any gang related reference. Corrective action for dress code violations: 1. Minor Offenses: Are generally easy to correct and no new clothing item is needed. After Three minor offenses have tallied up; the student receives the first major offense consequence. 1 2. Major Offenses: Occur when a new article of clothing is needed to correct the violation. Student is sent to office. Must call home and have parent bring new clothing item. No student will be sent back to class while out of dress code. First major offense will result in change of clothes and being sent back to class. Second major offense will result in change of clothes and day of ISS. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Refer to Oldham County Board of Education policy 9076. All I-pods, CD players, headphones, cell phones, MP3 players and similar devices are subject to this rule. EXTENDED SCHOOL SERVICES ESS will be offered on a schedule to be determined at the beginning of school. Contact the students' guidance counselor for additional information. FINAL EXAMS Final exams are to count 10% of the cumulative grade. GANGS A gang is two or more individuals who conspire to engage in illegal activity. Gangs and gang activity will not be tolerated at Oldham County High School. Nor will gang dress, signs or signals be tolerated. Therefore, any clothing style, color, or manner of wearing clothing, which is intended to identify persons as members of a group, other than for those groups which are school sponsored, are not allowed. Since gangs invent hand and other signals to communicate and self-identify, hand signals, with the exception of the traditional wave, are not allowed. Also prohibited are any apparel, jewelry, accessory, tattoo, notebook, book decoration, hair style or marking, or manner of grooming which, by the virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute denotes membership in a gang or advocates drug use. Welcoming persons onto campus who are gang members or who enter for disruptive or illegal reasons is contrary to the well being of the student body and not permissible. The consequences for gang activity and any breach of the above guidelines will be determined by the nature of the offense and can include any of the normal school consequences from warnings to suspension/expulsion. Refer to OCBE Policy 9068. GRADE REPORTING SYSTEM Teachers will update grades every other week with a minimum of one grade per week. Weekly progress reports are provided on Fridays upon parents' requests. (Contact student's teachers). Parents may also monitor grades through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. A 100-90 B 89 –80 C 79 –70 F Below 70 Weighting of Courses: Advanced Placement courses are the only courses that receive weighted credit. These courses allow a student to earn additional quality points for a given grade according to the chart below: ____________________A_____B_____C_____F_______________ Weighted 5 4 3 0 Unweighted 4 3 2 0 1. Grades should be determined from performances on group work, oral and written selections, performance events, quizzes, labs, class work, projects, and tests. 2. All faculty will reinforce daily performance by incorporating a classroom management strategy that includes beginning class on time, preparation, class participation and on-task behavior. 3. A general outline (syllabus) for each class will be distributed to students at the beginning of each course outlining the subject matter to be covered, supplemental readings and/or recommended readings and any class projects. 4. Teachers will explain the grading system to the students at the beginning of each course. 5. If a student drops a course, it will automatically result in an "F". Incomplete Grades A student may receive a grade of incomplete in the event of an extended excused absence. Extended absence is defined as missing 20% or more of graded work during a semester. After incomplete work has been made up, an adjusted letter grade will be assigned. 1 1. Incomplete work can be made up for excused absences. Students who have an unexcused absence may make up work for up to 70% credit. 2. It is the student's responsibility, upon the first day back from excused extended absences, to make arrangements for completing work. 3. All incomplete work must be finished by the end of the course unless other arrangements are made with the teacher through a continuing work contract. GUIDANCE The guidance office is open to students Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The counselors are immediately available to assist in any situation that the student perceives as urgent. For non-urgent situations, counselors are available by appointment. Guidance and counseling services offered are: 1. Provision of a positive, non-threatening place where students may discuss any problem, whether school-related or personal. 2. Information concerning colleges, vocational schools, the military services, careers, and many other post high school opportunities. 3. Classroom guidance sessions on various issues throughout the school year. 4. Information pertaining to programs and course selection. 5. Information and assistance to obtain scholarships and grants. 6. Information for parents concerning professional counseling services. Number of required credits in each area to meet minimal Graduation Requirements Starting with 2011- Course 2012 Graduates English 4 Math 4 Social Studies 3 Science 4 Humanities 1 Technology 1 Health ½ Physical Education ½ Electives 6 TOTAL 24 Graduation Requirements HALL PASSES Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless a teacher accompanies them or they have an official hall pass. Students will not be admitted during class time to the library, computer lab, guidance office, or main office without a written note from the student's teacher. HOMEWORK GUIDELINES The Purposes of Homework: 1. Practice/Review – to reinforce and/or master basic skills that were presented in class. 2. Preparation – To introduce new content 3. Extension – to provide student with opportunities to transfer skills or concepts to new situations 4. Application – To provide students with opportunities to connect skills and concepts to situations Types of Homework: Homework includes, but is not limited to: • Nightly assignments for practice or review • Review for tests or quizzes • Research activities • Reading and writing assignments 1 • Projects • Group Activities Teachers' Responsibilities: Teachers are responsible to assign homework that is meaningful and significant for the students' mastery of skill, content and application. Teachers should: • Explain the assignment • Assess and discuss assignment • Average homework grades into year long grades with homework grades counting a minimum of 10%. • Teachers are to be conscientious of the rigor of the seven period day when assigning homework. Often, more time may be needed to complete long-term projects and assignments. Students' Responsibilities: • Getting all assignments whether they are in class or not. • Making an effort to complete every homework assignment to the best of their abilities. • Seeking help from the teacher or the ESS instructor if they do not understand an assignment or have difficulty completing the homework. • Completing assigned homework and turning it in on time. • Making up missed assignments in a reasonable amount of time if allowed by the teacher. • Reading and following the policy against plagiarism. Students who are involved in copying/sharing homework will receive a zero for the assignment and a disciplinary. Parent Responsibilities: • Encouraging good homework practice. It is recommended that parents establish definitive times and a quiet place to do homework. • Assisting with homework when necessary, not initially. Students should make an attempt to complete their homework before asking for assistance from their parents. • Encouraging students to seek help from their teachers or ESS instructor. • Communicating with teachers when students are experiencing difficulty completing the homework or extenuating circumstances prevent the completion of the homework. LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER The Library is the Media Resource Center for the school, a place to do research using print and electronic media resources. Students work in groups or as individuals. Reference books may be checked out for overnight use and are due by 9:00 a.m. A fine of 25 cents per day is charged for overdue reference materials. The library also offers a wide variety of materials to read for one's enjoyment. Books may be checked out for four (4) weeks and may be renewed as needed. A fine of five (5) cents per day is charged for these books if they are overdue. Magazines and newspapers are for use within the library. Staff members, student aides, and parent volunteers assist students. The Library Media Center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am – 3:45pm on Friday. LOCKERS Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school; however, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers. Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted by school authorities at any time without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. Additional information on the subject may be found in OCBE Policy 9045. POSTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL posters/announcements to be displayed at OCHS must be approved by a principal or the office manager. An indication of that approval must be displayed on the poster/announcement. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS-IMMUNIZATIONS All students new to the Oldham County School District must have certification of a physical examination and all students new to Oldham County High School must present an updated immunization certificate before school begins or before the student enters school. These will be turned in to the guidance office. Any 1 student who was not previously in a Kentucky public school must provide proof of an eye examination by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist no later than January 1 of the school year. SEVERE WEATHER – SCHOOL In case of severe weather – snow, low temperatures, ice, etc. – the official announcement for school closings may be heard over WHAS (840 AM) radio at 6:30 a.m. and periodically thereafter. STUDENT BEHAVIOR Oldham County High School recognizes the need to keep an orderly environment in which students can learn and prepare for lives as citizens, family members, workers, and in general, happy and successful persons. In order to maintain such an environment, each and every member of the community must do his/her part. This involves following some basic rules and guidelines which maintain order and recognize the duty and worth of each individual and help each person to reach his/her full potential. Most norms of behavior have been taught by parents and involve common sense, respect for others and respect for property. The more mature a person becomes, the more s (he) will naturally recognize correct and appropriate behavior. For those who have not reached this maturity, we have basic rules and consequences which normally accompany infractions. Not every rule or guideline can be listed, and consequences can be apportioned according to the seriousness of the offense and the circumstances. Refer to Oldham County Board Of Education Policy 9068 and related policies contained in the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline contained in the handbook. STUDENT DRIVING Students wanting to obtain their Drivers' License shall follow "NO PASS, NO DRIVE" bill (HB 32, amending KRA 159.051). STUDENT ERRANDS Errands that would involve a student leaving campus are strictly prohibited. STUDENT ILLNESS Students who are ill should be sent to the office where office personnel will contact a parent/guardian. STUDENT PARKING See OCBE 9017.01 PARKING PRIVILEGE. Subject to change. OCHS Parking Regulations: 1. Students qualifying for parking pay a $20.00 fee during registration and receive a tag to be displayed at all times. 2. Students must present a valid driver's license, not a permit, at time of registration/application. Spaces will not be held for students who do not qualify at registration. 3. Permission to park on campus is extended to SENIORS and JUNIORS only. 4. Parking tags are non-transferable. No student can lend or sell their parking tag for any reason. Tags and spaces are to be provided through the office only. 5. Upon arriving at school, students are to LEAVE THEIR CAR AND ENTER THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY. 6. Parking lots are off limits (8:30 – 3:30) during the school day. Any student needing to go to a car must obtain a pass from an administrator. 7. Students will be assigned a specific lot and space in which they are to park. 8. Student tags MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES, or may be SUBJECT TO TOWING (at the owner's expense). 9. Students MUST PARK IN THEIR ASSIGNED SPACE or COULD BE TOWED (at the owner's expense). 10. Students deemed driving reckless or speeding on school grounds may forfeit their parking tag for one month minimum or up to one year. The speed limit in the parking lot is 15 MPH. 11. Student's cars can be subject to random searches by the administration. 12. Students losing their drivers licenses will also lose their parking pass. 13. Student and Parent(s) acknowledge that they are familiar with OCHS and OCBE policies relating to automobiles as outlined in the OCHS student/parent handbook 14. Criteria for parking privileges: • Students must have passed at least 5 classes the previous semester as required by the No Pass/No Drive KRS 159.051 and maintained a cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA to be eligible for parking privileges. • Prior year student attendance record must have no more than six (6) unexcused absences. 1 • Any student who has been referred to the OCBE for truancy will not be eligible to apply for parking privileges. • Students with serious cumulative disciplinary infractions (i.e. suspensions for drugs/alcohol, fighting, weapons, have outstanding fees and/or obligations, repeated parking violations of parking on campus without authorizations prior to being granted the privilege to park) will not be granted parking privileges. • Students must have demonstrated good faith effort on all state assessments and all other standardized tests to obtain parking privileges. Students who fail to meet the eligibility requirements may reapply for parking privileges after the Holiday (Christmas) Break. To be eligible, a student must have no failing grades or unexcused absences during the previous semester. TEXTBOOKS The Oldham County Board of Education requires textbook fees for all classes as needed. Damaged or lost books will result in fines being charged to the student. Report cards, records, graduation records, and diplomas are held if fines or fees are due to the school TRAFFIC FLOW Anyone entering and leaving the parking lots is reminded that all traffic laws of the Commonwealth apply to school grounds. Cars are not allowed to pull between buses while exiting school grounds. Vehicular movement in the bus lot while buses are present is strictly prohibited by state law. Students traveling through the bus area of OCMS are advised to use extra care and be on the lookout for pedestrian traffic. All individuals who drop off and pick up students before or after school are to use loop road off Highway 146. Students dropped off or picked up during the school day are to use main office entrance. USE OF COMPUTERS Use of school computers and search technology must comply with OCBE acceptable use policy 9064. Students must sign the acceptable use agreement before gaining privileges. VACATION POLICY Parents are encouraged to schedule family commitments so as not to interfere with their student's school experience. However, should it become necessary for a student to be absent because of a family trip the following policy applies: A. Written notes from parents designating dates of vacation must be submitted to the office manager one week prior to 1st day of vacation. B. Office manager will present the request form to principal for signing. Requests may not be approved if student has or is approaching excessive absences. C. If approved, student will take form to each teacher to obtain assignments (to be completed prior to vacation.) D. Tests scheduled during their absence will be made up on the day of return. (exception: If the student has more than three tests to make up, he/she may have additional days to make up the tests, taking no more than three tests per day.) Teachers may elect to give the tests prior to the student's departure. E. Absences will be marked vacation and all work credited to the student provided steps A-C above are completed. If these steps are not completed, the student will be assessed with simple unexcused absences. Absences for vacation contribute to total absences and are not considered as extenuating circumstances. F. Vacation policy will not be in effect during the last week of any grading period, CATS assessment, nor will it be used to extend a scheduled break. Parents may submit unusual cases to the principal for consideration. G. Students must get office approval. Teachers are not authorized to give vacation assignments unless the student has a signed form from the office. H. Policy is void if request is made after vacation is taken. VISITOR POLICY 1. Parents are always welcome at OCHS to visit the classroom setting only. Class visitations are subject to OCBE policy 2024. 2. No visitor or guest will be permitted to eat lunch in the OCHS Cafeteria. 3. The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business at the school. 4. All visitors must report to the main office first to receive a visitor's badge and sign in. 5. Visitors will not be issued a badge unless they are known to one of the administrators. 6. Students may NOT have a visitor in school except foreign exchange students visiting in their home or community, provided: (a.) Prior permission is obtained from the teachers whose classes those visitors will attend, and (b.) A badge is obtained from office. 1 7. Visitor badges will not be issued during examinations, CATS assessment periods, and any other times during which an administrator deems it inappropriate to issue a badge. An administrator may refuse to issue a visitor's badge anytime he or she feels it is in the best interest of the school to do so. 8. Any person found on school grounds without permission is trespassing and is subject to arrest by police authorities. 9. Former OCHS students who exited in good standing are welcome to visit former teachers after 3:30pm, by appointment with the teacher and by obtaining a visitor badge. 10. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the principal. 11. Students cannot bring visitors to school for any part of the school day. 12. Anyone wanting to visit a special program must gain consent of the assigned principal. 1
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This was a thread about name changes in the game, its now changed, but the title stays.
I've just come back from a weekend away to find alot of OLD threads have suddenly popped back up again. Including one of mine, which has now been locked from further comments.
Now when I suggested to Dave quite a while back that someone should be in charge of moderating the forum, deleted old threads and inappropriate comments, he said there was no need for it and the old threads were left for peoples information on things and to reference back to them.
There are alot of great threads with information that people could read and gain knowledge on them.
BUT, not if you keep going back, grabbing parts of quotes, changing them and also bring back dead threads.
Do everyone on the forum a favour. Stop it or piss off somewhere else and annoy them. I am sick of seeing it now. You've gotten on a few folks backs now and obviously annoyed someone enough they have started to lock up threads.
Take this as some friendly advice. Quit pissing people off. You are NOT going to change the way the game is run this season and the more you annoy people and keep coming up with suggestions mid season. The more chance you will get TOTALLY ignored when it comes to the end of the season and we are looking for ideas before 2014 kicks off.
Backlash #1: Alberto Contador Velasco.
Really? The BBC, Guardian et al, and I doubt even Spanish papers, would refer to riders as such. Gkam, you're a star for responding to customer feedback and spending your own time doing so, however, the feedback doesn't improve the game, as you say it'll just make it harder to find riders.
No biggie I guess, just my two cents. I have to say you guys (and gals?) who run this game are might responsive. Very impressive.
PS: Enrique - we should not seek to copy what the UCI does, it's hardly an organistion we can put our trust in.
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BOSTON (AP) — The free fall has taken the Boston Red Sox to depths that has them in danger of finishing in last place for the first time in 20 years.
Red Sox in AL East cellar with 9-2 loss to Toronto
Daisuke Matsuzaka was tagged for five runs in 1 1-3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays jumped over the Red Sox in the AL East with a 9-2 win on Saturday night in a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 2 hours, 3 minutes.
Like his teammates, this season has been disappointing for Matsuzaka, who began the year late after ulnar collateral surgery last season.
"Honestly I don't know if I'll wear this Red Sox uniform next year," he said. "It's been an honor to wear this Red Sox uniform. I don't know what next year will bring, but it hasn't been (hard)."
It was his second straight rough start. He gave six runs in 3 2-3 innings in a loss at Oakland on Sept. 2.
"I'm real disappointed that I haven't been able to be there for the team the past two games," he said. "I'm real frustrated that I haven't been consistent."
Matsuzaka (1-5) took the loss, lasting just four outs and giving up five runs and five hits. He is in the final year of a six-year, $52 million contract.
"Even with the expanded rosters, to keep asking what you're asking out of the bullpen it seems like it's every night, it's tiring," Boston manager Bobby Valentine said. "Guys are tired of playing from behind, I'll guarantee that. The bullpen is tired of just eating up innings. It's tough. It's tough."
Anthony Gose hit his first major league homer and drove in five runs for Toronto.
Yunel Escobar added a solo homer to spark a five-run second inning for Toronto, which has won five straight in Fenway Park — its longest streak since winning all six meetings in 1989.
It was the first time since July 29 that the Blue Jays haven't been in last place after they won their third straight to climb over the Red Sox.
Scott Podsednik and Ciriaco had RBI singles for Boston, which lost for the 10th time in 11 games.
With Toronto leading 5-2 and two outs in the fifth — one away from an official game — heavy rain started when Jacoby Ellsbury was at-bat. Aaron Laffey threw two balls before crew chief Jeff Nelson called for the tarp for the second time.
After a 65-minute delay, Laffey became ineligible for the victory when he was replaced by Brad Lincoln, who got Ellsbury to ground out. Under baseball rules, the starter must go five innings to get a win.
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