Phone? Nope.
Students in grades 6-12 may bring a cell phone to school. What must they do with it once they arrive?
It must be powered down and locked in a locker.
How many unexcused absences in a block scheduled high school course can cause a student to fail the course?
More than six unexcused absences within the course. In other words, seven or more can cause a block-schedule student to fail the course.
What must happen to a student's uniform shirt at all times?
It must be tucked in.
What is considered more serious: A Level 1 or Level 4 infraction?
Level 4. Level 4 infractions are the most serious and involve crimes of violence; law enforcement intervention is required.
How early should students arrive at their bus stop before the scheduled pickup time?
10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
True or False: If your phone is on silent and stays in your pocket, you are following the district cell-phone policy.
False!
Students in grades 6-12 may bring phones, but they must be powered down and locked in lockers.
A student leaves class with permission but doesn't come back in a timely manner. What violation could that be?
Skipping class or school - Code 26, Level 2. The definition specifically includes leaving class without permission but failing to return in a timely manner.
Name one type of bottom that is specifically NOT allowed as a uniform bottom.
Any one of: denim, cargo pants, joggers, sweatpants/warm-ups, overalls, corduroys, drawstring/elastic-waist bottoms, etc.
What level describes behavior that disrupts the learning environment or compromises safety?
Level 2
The handbook says the school bus is an extension of what?
The school building.
During what part of the day are students prohibited from possessing a cell phone or other electronic telecommunication device on their phone?
The entire instructional day, defined as arriving on campus until after the final dismissal bell. Phone us is also prohibited on school buses.
How many late-to-school tardies can result in a student losing the privilege of driving to school?
Five or more late-to-school tardies.
True or False: A hoodie is allowed on a high-school campus as long as it is a solid school color.
False - may not have hoods
A student repeatedly talks over the teacher, argues, and refuses to stop after being redirected. Is this more likely to be classified as a minor or major infraction?
Major infraction. Major infractions involve sustained/repeated interruptions where the student does not respond to redirection.
True or False: The district's Student Code of Conduct applies on the school bus.
True. The Student Code of Conduct applies to bus riders.
Your teacher asks you to hand over your phone because you violated the policy. You refuse. What happens?
The phone is confiscated, and refusal to relinquish it results in suspension pending a hearing with a recommendation for a long-term suspension.
You arrive to school with your seventh unexcused absence/tardy. What major attendance invervention happens next?
The principal contacts the Truancy Support Panel, and the parent/legal guardian and student attend a truancy hearing.
How far above the knee may uniform shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers be?
No shorter than two inches above the knee.
What happens to minor-infraction counts for students in grades 6-12 at the end of the semester?
They reset every semester for grades 6-12.
A student is throwing objects on the bus and creates an unsafe situation. What can the bus operator do?
The bus operator can find a safe place to park and contact law enforcement for assistance when behavior creates an unsafe condition.
A student secretly records another student at school and posts the video on social media. What two handbook rules could apply to this situation?
Unauthorized pictures/videos are prohibited, including posting or sharing them electronically/social media. This is a level three offense.
A student has been absent because they were sick. How many sick days can a parent note excuse without documentation from a medical professional?
Five sick days per school year.
A high-school student shows up wearing a solid white polo, black uniform pants, visible black socks, and a school-issued ID. Their jacket is a solid black - but has a hood. What part of the outfit violates the district dress code?
The hood!
A student reaches the fifth Level 2 offense. What consequence does the Discipline Matric call for?
ISS pending a hearing with a recommendation for long-term suspension and/or change of placement.
A student has a district-issued locker. Does the student have an expectation that the locker is completely private and cannot be searched? Explain.
No. The School Board owns the public-school buildings, desks, lockers, and designated student-use areas. Use of an SMP locker constitutes implied consent to searches, and administrators are authorized to search those areas.