Morning Arrival and Evolv Scanner Procedures
What are the only two entrances students may use to enter the building during morning arrival?
The Bus Lot entrance or the Main Office entrance.
What potential consequence might a student face regarding extracurricular events, parking, or prom if they fail to attend school regularly or arrive on time?
Loss of privileges related to participation in those events.
Where should students place large sports equipment, such as lacrosse sticks or baseball bats, if they bring them to school?
In their locker room or make holding arrangements with a teacher or coach.
How does the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, as cited in the handbook, define "cheating"?
The act of misleading others through deception, lies, or trickery.
What must students do with their laptops or Chromebooks upon entering the building?
Remove them from their bookbags and hand them to the staff member stationed at the entrance.
What is the specific protocol for handling birthday balloons brought to school?
They are not allowed in class or common areas; they are held in the main office for pickup at the end of the day.
What is the rule regarding skateboards on campus?
They are prohibited at all times and will be stored in the main office until after school if brought.
Unless a teacher explicitly permits collaboration, what should students assume about all academic work?
That all work is to be completed independently.
To help reduce the need for additional bookbag searches, what items should students hold in front of their bodies while walking through the scanner?
Metal water bottles, binders, umbrellas, and large/brick-style iPhone or computer chargers.
What specific type of audio equipment is explicitly prohibited on campus according to student responsibilities?
Portable Bluetooth speakers.
What is the student's responsibility regarding school-based fees, fines, and obligations?
They must be paid promptly, or the student may face a loss of participation privileges (such as extracurriculars, prom, etc.).
What is the school’s policy regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to complete assignments?
Using AI to complete assignments without teacher permission is considered academic dishonesty.
Under what circumstances is a search of a student or their possessions permitted?
When conducted as part of safety screening procedures or when there is reasonable suspicion of a prohibited item.
Which food delivery services are students prohibited from using?
Door Dash, Uber Eats, or any food delivery service.
How does the school define what students must do with their cellphones at the start of each instructional block?
Students must turn off their cellphones and give them to the teacher when entering the classroom.
f a student commits a 1st Honor Code offense, what happens to their eligibility for extra credit?
Extra credit opportunities are no longer available for the remainder of the quarter.
What is the expectation for students regarding safety screening procedures at Independence High School?
Students are expected to cooperate fully with all procedures.
Besides food, drinks, and vapes, what else are students prohibited from selling at school?
Drugs.
What are the five major categories of items explicitly prohibited on campus?
Illegal drugs/paraphernalia, alcohol, tobacco/vaping products, weapons, and any harmful substance/object with no educational value.
Upon a 2nd Honor Code offense, what body is the referral submitted to?
The Honor Council.