Phones & Personal Equipment
True or False - Cell phone use during the school day is prohibited (not allowed)?
True
Can the inside of your locker be searched by school administration (such as Mr. D)?
Yes, it can for any reason, at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.
Are you allowed to bully another student through words or actions?
No
What are the approved uniform shirts? (color, style, etc.)
-Plain hunter green, navy, or white collared shirt or approved Achievewear t-shirts.
-Plain navy blue, hunter green, or white sweaters or sweatshirt. No logos with the exception of Achievewear.
True or False - You are allowed to share open bags of food at lunch, drink soda, and bring left over food to the classroom?
False - try to bring a healthy lunch and do not share open bags of food with others (you will get in trouble for sharing chips). You are not allowed to have food in the classroom unless it is for an approved party.
Where and when do you turn in your cell phone?
The office at the beginning of the day.
Can your personal items be searched by school administration?
Yes, when a school administrator has a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules.
What are some examples of bullying?
Direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing, name-calling, or spreading rumors (including when done from school, or from a school-related event over the internet, or via cell phone); and social isolation or manipulation.
What are the approved uniform pants/skirts?
-Plain navy blue, black, or khaki pants or short.
-Plain navy blue, black, khaki, or hunter green and navy plaid jumper, skirt or skort.
Can you chew gum in school?
No. You will be asked to spit it out (some teachers may write you up right away). You are also not allowed to have candy and will be asked to spit it out.
If you are caught with a cell phone during the school day, what is the consequence?
It is taken away and only returned to a parent/guardian.
If there is reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules, can the school search on the bus or at field trips?
Yes, anywhere that is under the supervision of school personnel.
True or False - If you see something, do something.
True - tell a teacher if you see bullying or if you are being bullied.
If you are not in uniform (except on Wednesday), what may be the consequence?
Going to the office to change or call home for a uniform, referral if it continues to happen.
What are possible consequences for violating the computer network and internet guidelines?
Violations may result in the loss of access as well as other disciplinary and/or legal action.
Is Achieve responsible for any item that is lost or stolen on school property?
No
Can other students search your locker?
No, if other students are going into your locker tell a teacher immediately.
True or False - On Wednesday (no uniform day) you can wear crop tops, shirts with inappropriate words or pictures, extremely short shorts/skirts, hats, or unapproved head coverings?
False
Where should you keep all medication? (prescribed and non-prescription like Tylenol)
At the nurse - if you have medication in your locker, there will be consequences (taking it away, calling home).
If you bring things from home (personal equipment, toys, and electronics), what could be the consequence?
Any staff member can take it away; they may only be returned to a parent/guardian.
Repeat offenders could have additional consequences.
False
What are some minor things that may warrant a referral if behavior is continual?
Uniform/inappropriate dress violation, tardies, public display of affection, inappropriate student contact, gum/candy, disruptive classroom behavior, insubordination, disruptive hallway/bathroom behavior, defiance/disrespect.