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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2010-2011
Mission Statement
At Bear Lake High School,
the students, administration, faculty and staff
are a community of life long learners.
School Song
We=re on our way today
We love our blue and white;
And come what may,
We=ll always fight, fight, fight.
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Address: _____________________________
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In case of emergency, please notify:
Name__________________________
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2010-2011
Monday & Wednesday - A Days
Tuesday & Thursday - B Days
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BELL SCHEDULE
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1A/1B - 8:00 - 9:30
Nutrition - 9:30 - 9:40
2A/2B - 9:40 - 11:10
Announcements &
ChannelOne 11:10 - 11:20
Advisory - 11:20 - 11:45
Lunch - 11:45 - 12:15
3A/3B - 12:20 - 1:50
Tall - 1:55 - 2:30
4/A/4B - 2:35 - 4:05
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academics
Academic Calendar 2
Bell Schedule 3
College Visits 7
Courses 7
Early Graduation 9
Eligibility 9
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Grade Scale 9
Graduation Requirements 10
Homework 11
National Honor Society 12
Release Time 13
School-to-Work Program 13
Study Skills 14
Teacher Aide & Office Aide Guidelines 15
Withdrawal from a Class 15
Withdrawal from School 15
Attendance
Attendance Policy 16
Bogus Note Policy 18
In-School Activities 18
Perfect Attendance 19
Student Check-In Procedure 19
Student Check-Out Procedure 19
Tardy Policy 19
Truancy 20
Code of Conduct
Affection 21
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs 21
Assemblies 21
Automobiles and Parking 22
Bus Rules 22
Classroom 23
Class Interruptions 23
Cheating 23
Collection of Fees 23
Dance Policy 24
Electronic Devices 24
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Financial Policy 25
Food and Drink 25
Fund Raising 25
Gambling 25
Gym Area 26
Library 26
Lockers 26
School Property 26
Speech 27
Stealing 27
Student Valuables 27
Substitute Teachers 28
Telephones 28
Textbooks 28
Visitor Policy 28
General Information
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Administration& Faculty 34
Classroom Procedure and
General Conduct 36
Clubs and Activities 36
Computer Policy 37
Counseling 37
Dress Code 38
Drivers Education 39
Emergency and Evacuation Procedures 39
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act 40
Fines 40
Hall Passes 41
Locker Searches 41
Lunchroom 41
Media Center 41
Mission Statement/Beliefs/Objectives 43
Pop and Juice Machines 45
Private Sales 45
Qualifications for Specific Sports 45
Sportsmanship 47
Sunday Practices 47
Student Body Officers 48
Summary of Constitution
Constitution of Bear Lake High School 49
ACADEMICS
COLLEGE VISITS
COURSES
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Concurrent enrollment classes may be offered in several areas for
eligible students. Check with teachers/counselors for updated
courses.
SCIENCE
HUMANITIES Play Production
Survey of Civilization
Spanish I TECHNOLOGY
Spanish II Fundamentals of
Band Technology
Choir
Show Choir
Art I
Art II AG SCIENCE &
Art III TECHNOLOGY
Drama
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Intro to Ag Mechanics FFA Leadership-Personal
Ag Welding Management
Advanced Ag Welding
Ag Fabrication
Greenhouse Management
Business Management
Introduction to Cabinetry Middle School Aide
Advanced Cabinetry School to Work
Intro to CADD Strength & Cond.
Advanced CADD Yearbook
Construction Systems I & II
Auto I
Auto II
Auto III
Health
P.E.
P.E. (Fitness)
MISCELLANEOUS
ELECTIVES
Acadeca
A.J. Winters Aide
Careers in Education
Cheerleading
Cinematography
CNA – Nursing Class
H.S. Leadership
Lakettes/Drill Team
Medical Careers
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EARLY GRADUATION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS -
FOR OUT-OF-CLASS ACTIVITIES
GRADE SCALE
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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If a class is repeated, students have the following two options:
A. Keep the new grade and delete the former grade and
credit or
B. Keep both the new and the former grade In
order to receive credit for both classes, both
grades will be factored into the GPA.
FRESHMAN JUNIOR
Freshman English A & B Junior English A & B
Physical Science A & B US History A & B
2 Credits of Math Health
Keyboarding
Computer Applications
P.E. Fitness
Survey of Civilization
SOPHOMORE SENIOR
Sophomore English A & B Senior English A & B
Biology A & B Government A & B
2 Credits of Math Senior Economics
Sophomore U.S. History
Speech
P.E.
P.E. Fitness
HOMEWORK
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CONSTITUTION
Section I
Section II
The object of this organization shall be to create an enthusiasm
for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote
worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of
character in all students of Bear Lake High School.
Section III
The Bear Lake High School Honor Society is charged with the
responsibility of upholding the highest standards of academic
excellence and expecting members of the Honor Society to
ensure that this excellence is achieved with honesty and integrity.
Members of the Honor Society will not cheat or be part of any
activity that could or would be considered cheating. Members
will be beyond reproach in their responsibilities to achieve
academic excellence honestly. If an Honor Society member is
guilty of cheating, that member will lose his/her membership in the
Honor Society and the privileges and rights that accompany
membership in the Honor Society of Bear Lake High School.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
Section I
Membership in this organization is open to sophomores, juniors,
and seniors having a 3.0 GPA and currently enrolled in at least
two honors classes.
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HONOR STUDENTS
Section I
Honor students, recognized as such at commencement
exercises, must have cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher,
successfully completed at least (14) fourteen credits or more of
honors classes, and must be a member of National Honor
Society. With four credits during their senior year.
Section II
Honor students receiving special recognition, such as
valedictorian, salutatorian, etc. will be determined at mid-term of
the second semester. Criteria used to determine honor students
is available in the counseling office.
RELEASE TIME
Bear Lake High School students may be allowed one period per
semester for religious classes. No high school credit will be
given for these classes nor may Release Time credit be used for
extra-curricular eligibility. While enrolled in Release Time
students are not to be on school grounds or they may be
suspended.
SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM
A student who wishes to participate in a work release
program must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be a senior who is on line for graduation.
2. The work release program must not interfere with
classes that are required for graduation.
3. Student must have a 2.5 GPA the preceding year, or
administrative approval.
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STUDY SKILLS
1. A Student Who Studies Well:
(A) Brings notebook, paper, pen or pencil, and other
materials necessary to class.
(B) Is an active participant in the classroom; listens well;
takes part in discussions.
(C) Asks questions if he/she doesn=t understand the
discussion or if he/she has a problem.
(D) Plans his/her work and schedules time for homework
each day; makes sure he/she understands the assignment before
he/she leaves the class.
(E) Uses what he/she learns; sees how each subject applies
to the others.
(F) Strives to do his/her best, not just get by.
2. How To Study:
(A) Attitude is important - think positively; work
independently. Seek help only when you have exhausted your
own resources; then ask questions use library resources.
(B) Learning requires concentration - keep your mind on
what you are doing. It will take less time.
(C) At home, have a definite, well-lighted, quiet place to
study.
(D) Read the entire assignment rapidly to grasp the basic
content. Re-read slowly to understand content, details,
explanations directions. If the assignment is not written, make
notes of your own; outline what you have learned.
(E) If the assignment is a long-term project, do a little of
it each day; don=t let it go until the last minute. It will be easier
and you will do a better job.
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TEACHER AIDE & OFFICE AIDE GUIDELINES
Students cannot withdraw from a class after two (2) actual class
periods from the beginning of the semester. Students that
withdraw after the two (2) class periods will receive an F on their
transcript.
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ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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representative of the school board may notify the Bear Lake
prosecuting attorney and recommend that a petition be filed
against that student and parent in the Bear Lake District Court, as
per Idaho Code 33-206.
Criteria to be used by the attendance committee when
determining a student=s loss of credit due to excessive absences:
IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES -
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR PARTICIPATION
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participate in the activity that day or evening. This includes both
practices and games.
Students who have pre-excused absences will not be subject
to this ruling.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
After a student once arrives at school and has to leave, other than
for a school function, the student must report to the office and
check out. Permission from a parent or guardian must be
granted whether by phone call or a written note before the school
will release the student. The student must report to the office
when returning to school.
TARDY POLICY
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TRUANCY
Consequences of Truancy
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1 Truancy - Parents will be contacted and a warning will be given
to the truant student. Notification of truancy will be given to the
teacher or teachers involved and no make-up work will be
granted. Student will serve detention time as determined by
administration.
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2 Truancy - Parents will be contacted and the student will be
suspended, either out-of school or in-school, for up to five (5)
days. There may be no make-up work granted.
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3 Truancy - Parents will be contacted, the student will be
suspended for up to five (5) days with no make-up work granted,
and a parental conference with the administration and student will
be held before the student will be re-admitted. The student may
be recommended to the Board of Trustees for expulsion.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
AFFECTION
ASSEMBLIES
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AUTOMOBILES AND PARKING
BUS RULES
All buses to games or field trips are scheduled by the school and
each bus under the direction of a faculty member. All students are
required to return to the school on their assigned bus. Parents
who pick up students from an activity must notify advisor in
charge. Reasonable dress and conduct appropriate to the
situation are expected. Students will be released to
parent/guardian only.
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CLASSROOM
CLASS INTERRUPTIONS
CHEATING
COLLECTION OF FEES
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DANCE POLICY
(A) Dances are restricted to those with Bear Lake High School
student body cards. Students with student body cards who
have dates who are not members of Bear Lake High School must
complete a Dance Guest Form prior to the day of the dance.
(B) Students suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol will be turned away and referred immediately to the local
police department. Students in possession of alcohol, tobacco
or drugs will be reported if they are anywhere on the school
grounds.
(D) Students who once enter the dance will not be allowed
re-entry unless approved by the chaperones.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell Phones are not allowed at school from 7:55am – 4:05pm with
the exception of lunch time (11:45am-12:15pm). At all other
times cell phones should be turned off and out of sight.
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FINANCIAL POLICY
FUND RAISING
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GYM AREA
LIBRARY
LOCKERS
Take care of the locker assigned to you. Don=t keep money and
other valuables in lockers. Don=t give out your combination or
block the doors open. Remember lockers will need to be cleaned
out at the end if the school year.
SCHOOL PROPERTY
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willfully destroys school property through vandalism, arson, or
larceny, or who creates a hazard to the safety of our students will
be referred to the proper law enforcement agency. It=s
everyone=s responsibility to stop vandalism.
SPEECH
STEALING
STUDENT VALUABLES
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
TELEPHONES
TEXTBOOKS
All basic texts are loaned to students for their use during the
school year. Workbooks and other supplies are paid for by the
student. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully.
If a textbook is not returned to the appropriate teacher, the student
will be required to pay replacement cost of the book.
VISITOR POLICY
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DISCIPLINE POLICY AND PROCEDURE
DISCIPLINE
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Ω Suspension from school for a period not to exceed five days.
Ω Parent conference.
Ω Counseling.
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administration. Continued behavior that results in suspension
will lead to expulsion (dismissal from school).
Expulsion Recommendation: Students who cannot abide by
the school policies and regulations or whose behavior is
detrimental to the education and welfare of students and who will
not respond to discipline or counseling will be recommended to
the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Trustees for
expulsion from school. When a student commits an act that is so
offensive to the school, its staff members, or a student, even
though it is a first or second offense, he/she may be suspended
immediately from school and recommended to the
Superintendent and Board of Trustees for expulsion from
school.
DRUG POLICY
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4. He or she is found to possess drugs, including
alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, or related paraphernalia,
or to have such substances on his or her person, or in his or her
locker, vehicle, or other property on school premises.
The Bear Lake School District and Bear Lake High School are
committed to the development and maintenance of a safe school
environment that provides individual students and staff with an
opportunity to learn and work in a setting where their personal
safety is protected.
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B. ASSAULT OF A STAFF MEMBER - Striking of a District
employee or volunteer.
C. ASSAULT ON A STUDENT - Use of a foreign object that can
be considered a weapon in a fight. Multiple fights in the same
school year. The use of an inflammable or caustic material to
cause bodily injury or physical harm.
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D. GRAFFITI AND/OR VANDALISM - The willful defacing or
destruction of student, staff, or school district property, including
student lockers and desks.
General Information
Bear Lake High Administration & Faculty
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Gary Wertz - Counselor
Brian Roberts - Technology Technician
Joleen Alexander - Administrative Assistant
Faculty
Annette Barnson Food Service
DeAnn Bartschi Lead Custodian
Tabetha Bissegger English, Speech
Beverly Bobbitt Resource Aide
Lynette Bower Resource Aide
Larry Bush Custodian
Ann Crane Resource Aide
Craig Culver Art
Danielle Culver Science
Cherryl Golding Food Service
Sheralyn Goodworth Band
Greg Goodworth Choir
Christina Hartman English, Drama
Jennifer Hendricks Resource Aide
Jared Hillier Government, History
Lee Hollingsworth Ag Science
Franci Homer Math
Angie Hunter English/Spanish
Sheri Hutchinson Math
Paul Joos Special Education
Lorraine Kimball Librarian
Nathan McLemore Industrial Technology
Sheila Matthews Resource Coordinator
Colette Oxborrow Aide
Randy Robbins Auto
Rick Saunders Science & Health
Von Saxton Science, P.E.
Tammy Stephens English
Linda Thomas Business
Travis Thurston History & P.E.
Ruth Wells Economics, Business
Calvin Winward Math
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CLASSROOM PROCEDURE & GENERAL CONDUCT:
Students are expected to behave at all times in a manner that will
bring credit to themselves, school, family, and community. It is
important for students to recognize that they are responsible for
their behavior on the way to and from school, during school hours,
on the bus, and at all school events. Bear Lake staff and adult
volunteers help monitor student behavior and provide a safe and
productive learning environment. We want students to develop
habits of mind that reinforce the three R=s - Respect,
Responsibility, and Ready to Learn.
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COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE POLICY
COUNSELING
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DRESS CODE
The District and/or the administrators of each individual building
have the right to establish a dress code policy that is designed to
assure a safe school environment. The provision of these
policies shall include but are not limited to the following:
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K. Due to extreme weather conditions in this area, we
recommend proper footwear (no slippers, flip-flops, etc) in case of
evacuation.
DRIVERS EDUCATION
This course is designed to teach basic driving skills and correct
attitude. Students are required to pass all three areas of grading
- driving, classroom work, and attitude. A failure in any one of
the three will be a failure for the entire course. Driving is serious
business!!
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Students are allowed to sign up just prior to their 15 birthday they
must turn 15 before this 6-8 week course completes. The
student must sign up in the office as announcements are made of
a new course starting. Students will be selected according to their
birth dates - oldest to youngest.
*Prerequisite: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and
not have an AF@ on the previous report card or be receiving an
AF@ in the current semester.
ROOMS EXIT
Music, Fine Arts, Lunch Room West Door
Commons Area, Computer Lab, Office,
Earth Science Main Door
Biology, Chemistry Lab Door (North)
Business, Resource, FACS, Library,
106,107,108,109 South East Door
Art, Auto, VoAg East Door
Industrial Arts, Electronics East Shop Door
Athletic Area, Gym, 100,101,102,103 North Door
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B. LOCKDOWN
C. SCHOOL CLOSURE
Dual credit and dual enrollment classes are college classes and,
as such, are considered school beyond the high school level.
Therefore, FERPA rights are held by the student, not the parent.
This means that instructors may not talk to parents about student
progress or class attendance without the prior written consent of
the student (even if the student is still a minor and the parent is
paying for the class!) The exception is if the parent or guardian
submits a declaration of dependence form to the educational
institution in question.
FINES
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HALL PASSES
Any student who is in the hall during class time must have a hall
pass. As a general rule, students will not be in the halls once
class has started or is in session. However, emergencies do
arise and therefore, each classroom is provided with a teacher
signed hall pass.
Only one student at a time will be allowed use of a hall pass.
Students who are in violation of this policy will be handled in the
same manner as if he/she were tardy.
LOCKER SEARCHES
Students are not allowed to leave the lunchroom with food. All
food must be eaten in the lunchroom so that excess food,
containers, and wrappers will not be scattered throughout the
school building or on the school grounds.
Students are expected to use good table manners and to clean up
their eating area before leaving the lunchroom.
Students who do not conduct themselves in an appropriate
manner will be denied the privilege of eating in the lunchroom.
Students will be allowed to charge one (1) lunch on their account.
MEDIA CENTER
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who do not have admits will be returned to the teacher=s
classroom and denied admittance to the media center.
Books may be checked out for a period of time not to exceed two
weeks. Magazines may be checked out for a period not to
exceed three days. Reserved books may not be checked out by
students unless they have a written teacher=s request. Fines
will be assessed against any borrower who does not return media
materials on, or before, their due date. The fine will be five cents
per day per item not checked in. All fines must be cleared before
the end of the semester.
The media center will be closed the last two weeks of the school
year.
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MISSION STATEMENT
BELIEFS:
1. We believe ALL students can learn at all levels.
2. We believe that through several methods of
assessment and learning activities, the staff can
determine what has been learned by our students.
3. We believe that if an essential skill or concept is not
learned by a specific student, we as a staff will re-teach
concepts to ensure learning by all students.
4. We believe that when essential skills are learned by our
students, it is our responsibility to provide higher level
learning opportunities.
5. We believe strongly in the partnership between school
and parents and we will continue to work to create and
maintain open lines of communication with all parents.
OBJECTIVES:
1. The student will develop a concept of democracy as it relates
to laws and ordinances of the free society in which he lives.
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4. The student will develop the ability to think constructively
and to evaluate critically.
11. The student will be able to read, speak, and write fluent
English.
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14. The student will learn sound principles and practices of good
health.
The various vending machines are placed in the school for the
convenience of the students. The machines will be kept filled
and in good working order as long as students refrain from
leaving cans and bottles lying around the school. If the litter
reaches the point where it becomes intolerable, the machines will
be turned off with possible removal from the school.
PRIVATE SALES
All fees MUST be paid and the following conditions must be met.
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Basketball (Boys & Girls): A person may earn a varsity letter in
basketball if they play in more than half the total quarters for the
season or play in the district tournament.
Track & Field: A person must average a point per meet in the
regular season or place in the district meet.
Golf: A person must be on the varsity team for one more than half
of the regular season matches and/or participate in the district
and/or state meet.
Volleyball: A person must participate in one more than half of
the varsity matches or play in the district and/or state volleyball
tournament.
Cross Country: Finish in the top five from Bear Lake in at least half
of the meets (OR) qualify for State Competition.
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SPORTSMANSHIP
SUNDAY PRACTICES
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Bear Lake High School
2010-2011
Student Council
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Summary of the
Preamble
We, the Associated Studentbody of Bear Lake High School, to
promote school spirit and leadership among the students, to
develop faculty-student relationships, and to promote the general
welfare of all concerned, do hereby establish this constitution.
ARTICLE I
This organization shall be known as the Associated Studentbody
of Bear Lake High School
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Association shall be extended to all regularly
enrolled students who have purchased an Association Activity
Card for the current year and who are in good standing.
ARTICLE VI - CLASSES
Section I - Officers
Each of the four classes shall constitute an organization with a
President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, boys
representative, and girls representative.
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