Computer Resources | Conducts | Copier | Dances | Driving of Vehicles | Drop/Add | Evacuation | Family Night
Firearms and Weapons | Grade Classification | Hallway Behaviour | Homework | Insurance | Lockers | Medicine | Lunch
CELL PHONES and OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Student possession and use of cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic signaling devices on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities, and while under the supervision and control of District employees is a privilege which will be permitted only under the circumstances describes herein. At no time will any student operate a cell phone or other electronic device with video capabilities in a locker room, bathroom, or other location where such operation may violate the privacy right of another person.
Students may use cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic signaling devices on campus before school begins and after school ends. These devices must be kept out of sight, preferably in the student’s locker, backpack, or vehicle, and turned off during the instructional day. Therefore, unauthorized use is grounds for confiscation of the device by school officials, including classroom teachers. Confiscated devices will be returned to the parent or guardian.
Whenever a student is guilty of cheating, the teacher shall collect the student’s paper, mark a zero for the work and notify the parent and office immediately as to the action taken.
The class that accumulates the most points by May 11 will have their class graduation year inscribed on the plaque which is displayed in the front hallway. A listing of how points are earned will be given to your class advisor at the beginning of the school year.
Class and group sponsored activities need to have administrative approval.
COMPLAINTS BY STUDENTS/PARENTS
All students have the right to a safe and secure education. If you are being harassed physically or verbally or have a concern or complaint, you need to talk to someone about it. Bring it to the attention of your parent, friend, teacher, counselor, or someone else you can trust. If you don’t get satisfaction with your first contact, go to another or talk to your superintendent.
Usually student or parent complaints or concerns can be addressed simply by a phone call or a conference with the teacher. For those complaints and concerns that cannot be handled so easily, the District has adopted standard complaint policies 3215 and 3225 in the District’s Policy Manual. In general, a parent or student should first discuss the complaint with the individual involved. If unresolved, a written complaint and a request for conference should be filed with the superintendent. If still unresolved, the matter may be referred to the Board.
Some complaints require different procedures. The superintendent’s office can provide information regarding specific processes for filing complaints. Additional information can also be found in the designated Board Policy 3215 and 3225, available in the office.
To prepare students for an increasingly computerized society, the District has made a substantial investment in computer technology for instructional purposes. Use of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and for approved purposes only. Students and parents will be asked to sign a user agreement ( separate from this handbook) regarding use of these resources; violations of this agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.
Students and parents should be aware that electronic communication - e-mail - using district computers are not private and may be monitored by district staff.
In order for students to take advantage of available learning opportunities and to be productive members of our school community, each student is expected to:
1. Demonstrate courtesy - even when others do not.
2. Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
3. Attend all classes, regularly and on time.
4. Prepare for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class.
5. Meet district standards of grooming and dress.
6. Obey all school and classroom rules.
7. Respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers, and other district staff.
8. Respect the property of others, including district property and facilities.
9. Cooperate with or assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order and discipline.
Only students that have current passes or are teachers aides are allowed to use the copier. The office copier is not to be used for classroom copying.
The following criteria govern dances:
1. Dances must be approved by the principal and student council at least one week in advance.
2. Dances must be supervised by a minimum of one teacher and two parents.
3. The class or club advisor should be one of the teachers.
4. Students wanting to bring out of town guests must fill out a slip and give it to the principal at least two days before the dance for approval.
5. The doors will be locked after the dance starts. Students will not be readmitted to the dance once they leave the building.
6. Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be detained until parents can pick them up. Authorities will be notified.
7. Dances will end at 12:00 (midnight).
8. Clean-up will be done by the group that sponsors the dance.
9. No junior high students admitted to high school dances.
Vehicles driven to school by students are to be parked and not to be driven during the day. Students are not to be in their vehicles during the day without permission from the office. Students are not to be riding in vehicles, other than with their parent(s), during the day unless given permission from the school office. Seniors may park in the front row from the gym north as space allows. No double parking. Violators will serve detention or ISS (In School Suspension).
A student has two days to add or drop a class. A student dropping a class must receive permission from the counselor and principal or will receive an “F” for the semester. Waiver of this rule would be the result of an unusual situation.
EVACUATION AND SEVERE WEATHER DRILLS
There will be drills periodically through out the school year in which students and employees will follow specific procedures which will be posted and communicated to everyone. There will be drills for evacuating the building and drills for going to designated locations inside the building. Cooperation is needed by all individuals.
NTCHS and Sunburst Elementary have agreed that no school activity will be held nor will students work at the schools after 6:00 p.m. on family night, which is Wednesday night.
As stated in School Policy #3310, any person who possesses, carries a weapon on school property shall be referred to the law enforcement for immediate prosecution, as well as face disciplinary action by the District. In addition, a parent or guardian of any minor violating this policy shall also be referred for possible prosecution, on ground of allowing the minor to possess, carry or store a weapon on school property. A weapon shall be defined as any type of firearm, a knife with a blade four(4) or more inches in length, a sword, a straight razor, a throwing star, nun-chucks, firecrackers or brass or other metal knuckles.(Do not come on school property with a hunting weapon in you vehicle)
Students must earn the following number of credits to be recognized in each class:
Sophomore At least 5 credits earned
Junior At least 11 credits earned
Senior At least 17 credits earned
The hallways can be a place for verbal harassment, physical abuse, privacy invasion and passage problems. These problems can be eliminated by cooperation with each other and respect for each other.
Do not congregate in the hallways in such a manner that a person cannot pass in an unobstructed manner. You should move if someone is coming down the hall. He or she should not have to dodge around you. Verbal comments that offends anyone should not be made. Keep your hands to yourself. Poking, pinching, bumping, hugging, holding hands, etc., is not necessary.
Homework is a constructive tool in the teaching/learning process when geared to the needs and abilities of students. Purposeful assignments not only enhance student achievement, but also develop self-discipline and associated good working skills.
Teachers may give homework to students to aid in the student’s educational development. Homework should be an application or adaption of a classroom experience, and should not be assigned for disciplinary purposes.
The school district does not provide accident insurance. Student Accident Insurance information is made available to families. Information will be given to students at the beginning of the school year.
Each student will be assigned two lockers. Freshmen will receive one if there are not enough for them to have two. It is a privilege and not a right to use the lockers. NTCHS is not responsible for loss of valuables. The school retains ownership of the lockers and lockers may be searched at various times during the year. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their lockers clean.
No obscene material allowed on or in lockers. Only school activity related materials allowed on outside of lockers. Nothing should be attached to the wall above lockers.
School issued locks may be put on your lockers. Check them out from the office. Personal locks must be approved through the principal and a key left in the office.
All personal supplies shall be stored inside the lockers.
MEDICINE AT SCHOOL - Policy #3416 Administering Medicine to Students
A student who must take prescription medicine during the school day must bring a written request from his or her parent, and the medicine in its original, properly labeled container, to the office. The secretary will either give the medicine at the proper times or give the student permission to take the medicine as directed.
Only students buying a lunch or bringing a sack lunch are to be in the lunch room during noon. Prices are $.75 per breakfast and $1.50 per lunch meal for students and $1.50 per breakfast and $3.00 per lunch meal for adults. An extra milk may be purchased for $.25 per carton.