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	Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Students arriving at school are required to enter the building immediately. Failure to enter upon arrival, and/or leaving the school building and/or grounds without permission after arrival, is deemed to be an act of Insubordination under the district's Code of Conduct.
Students should remain in the Cafeteria or Palmer Street lobby areas until 7:55 am unless escorted by an adult staff member.
Students arriving to school after 8:00 am are Tardy and are required to provide a written excuse for their absence unless they are "Bus Tardy" AND must sign in at the Main Office to get a pass to their assigned class
No tardy student will be admitted to class after 8:00 am without a "Tardy Pass" from the Main Office indicating their arrival time.
PLEASE NOTE: Hall privileges (locker, bathroom, water, library) end at 2:30 pm during the last instructional block of the day. No students should be in the hallways after 2:30 pm.

Students on passes requiring that they return to their classrooms before dismissal should return before 2:30 pm for attendance and dismissal.
The regular instructional day ends with the Bell at 2:44 pm. Students who have no Multipurpose Period appointment or extracurricular activity scheduled to begin at that time are dismissed.
Students who are walking or driving home should prepare to leave the school grounds immediately upon dismissal.
Bus students will report directly to their buses at the main entrance or Palmer Street entrance if it is a scheduled "Late Bus."
If a bus is late and missing from the bus line at regular dismissal, students will wait in the main entrance lobby or on the bus platform only.
No student is to be in the building after 2:45 pm during the Multipurpose Period unless accompanied by a staff member.
Any student who engages in a pattern of repeated tardiness to classes and/or to school and/or failure to follow the sign-in and sign-out procedures when entering or leaving the building will be subject to appropriate progressive disciplinary consequences as outlined in the District's Attendance Policy and the Code of Conduct.
Students who leave school grounds without permission of an administrator at any time during the school day and return to school grounds for school sponsored curricular or extracurricular programs, or for transportation during, before, or after the school day are subject to disciplinary consequences as outlined in the Attendance Policy and Code of Conduct


	Attendance

The Board, administration and staff at Frankfort-Schuyler MS/HS recognize that regular classroom attendance is an essential part of a successful educational program. Regular attendance is a condition for successful completion of all courses.
Under NYS Education Law, Section 3205, parents are responsible for the regular attendance of their students for instruction. . Only those students with excused absences are to be absent from school.
The following categories of absences will be recognized as"Excused Absences":
Personal illness, serious illness or death in the family, impassable roads due to weather conditions, religious observance, quarantine, court appearances, attendance at health clinics, approved cooperative work programs, education during school hours, approved college visits, military obligations, or disciplinary detention of an incarcerated youth.
The final determination of the nature of the absence is to be made by the building principal.
The following categories of absences will be recognized as "Unexcused Absences":
They include, but are not limited to, the following: Vacation, shopping, baby sitting, oversleeping, needed at home, cold weather, missing the bus, or car trouble.
Any reason not listed as excused shall be deemed unexcused unless the building principal determines otherwise.
Unlawful detention occurs when the student is absent with the knowledge and consent of the parent/guardian for any reason other than an excused absence.
Truancy occurs when a student is absent from school without the consent of a parent/guardian.

PARENT/GUARDIAN ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Parents are required to provide for the High School Office updated demographic information including a current home address, telephone numbers, emergency contact number(s), and a list of adults to contact in their absence.
It is the responsibility of parents/ guardians to ensure that their children attend school regularly and on time.
When a student is absent from school, a custodial parent/ guardian must contact the school (895-7461 or 895-7462) on the morning of the first day of absence to report the absence.
A parent or guardian must, by law, provide a written excuse to be brought to school when the student returns to classes for any absence or lateness to school. An absence is considered unexcused until a valid appropriate written excuse is received.
PLEASE NOTE: The school is required by law to keep on file written excuses for every absence, tardy and/or early departure from school. Phone call notification to the main office can not be substituted for a written excuse.
The date, time, and reason for the absence must be included on the written excuse.
If the request is to be used to excuse a student early from school, the note should include when the student is to meet the parent or another identified person listed as an emergency contact authorized to act for the parent..
For safety purposes, students excused early from school are required to remain in attendance in class until the parent or guardian enter the building and are identified by appropriate school staff.

ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENTS:

Students must attend school, be on time for all classes, and participate fully on a daily basis.
Truancy and/or repeated tardiness to school will result in consequences in accordance with the District's Attendance Policy and the district's Code of Conduct.
All instances of excused absence require a written parent/guardian excuse.
Students must make timely arrangements with their teachers to make up assignments and class work missed during an excused absence in accordance with the "Make-Up Work Policy," an Addendum to the Student Attendance Policy, adopted by the Board of Education as part of the district's Attendance Policy on 8/12/03 and summarized below:
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and complete make-up work for any absence on the day they return to school.
Students are to be given one class block for each day absent to make up class work.
Students who are absent on the day of a test or quiz are to make it up on their next day of attendance in that class.
Students who are absent on the day that an assignment/project is due must hand in that work on the first day back which may not necessarily be their next day in class.
Students who are absent in the morning session (before their scheduled lunch period) who miss a test or quiz will report to that teacher during the multipurpose period (2:44 pm to 3:20 pm after the 4^th instructional block) that same day after regular classes to make up that test or quiz. If the student is a bus student, he or she must make up that test or quiz on their next day of attendance in that class OR on the first day that a late bus is provided, whichever is sooner.
Students who are absent for the morning session that have an assignment/project due must hand it in on the day that it is due.
All Incomplete work must be made up within two weeks of the end of the marking period. 4^th Quarter Incomplete work must be made up by the first day of Regents exams.
Students absent for a local final exam (or local mid-term exam) due to a physician-documented illness or a court appointment only will be permitted to make up that exam (see #3 above).
Students absent for a Regents exam can not retake the exam until the next date schedule by the State Education Department. Students should notify their Guidance Counselor if they miss a Regents exam.


	Code of Conduct

The District establishes a Code of Conduct for the maintenance of public order on school property and at school functions to govern the conduct of students, teachers, staff and visitors. The Code of Conduct has been developed consistent with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Chapter 181 of the Laws of 2000) and Section 100.2 of the New York State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations
The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students receive, and district personnel may deliver, quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents and visitors is essential to achieving this goal.
The District has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. These expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity. Unless otherwise indicated, the Code of Conduct applies to all students, school personnel, parents and visitors when on school property or attending a school function.
Throughout the Handbook sections, there are references made to the Code of Conduct. Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this document. Copies of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District Code of Conduct are available in the High School Main Office or on-line at the District's website, www.frankfort-schuyler.org . Click on "District Information" on the left side of the screen and then choose "Code of Conduct".

CODE OF CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES:

Students who violate the district's Code of Conduct may be subject to the following consequences, either alone or in combination. The school personnel identified after each penalty are authorized to impose that consequence, consistent with the student's right to due process:
- Oral warnings, Written warnings, and Written notification to a parent - any member of the staff including bus drivers, hall, study hall and lunch monitors, coaches, guidance counselors, teachers, principals, or the Superintendent.
- Detention- teachers, principals, or Superintendent.
- Suspension from transportation- principals, or the Superintendent.
- Suspension from athletics participation- coaches, athletic director, principals, or the Superintendent.
- Suspension from social or extracurricular activities- principals, or the Superintendent.
- Suspension of other privileges- principals, or the Superintendent.
- Removal from classroom- teachers, principals
- Short-term (five days or less) suspension from school- Principals, the Superintendent, or the Board of Education.
- Long- term (more than five days) suspension from school- The Superintendent or the Board of Education.
- Permanent suspension from school- The Superintendent or the Board of Education.

HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES UNDER THE CODE OF CONDUCT :

In accordance with the district's Code of Conduct, Board Policy #1050 The Maintenance of Public Order on School Property adopted by the Frankfort-Schuyler Board of Education, the High School will use the following guidelines to govern the imposition of the appropriate and most effective disciplinary consequences available to support positive changes in student behavior and to develop students' ability to grow in self-discipline. (VIII A. & B.)

PLEASE NOTE: References in parenthesis ( ) indicate the applicable provisions found in the text of the complete Code of Conduct..

The Code requires that disciplinary action, when necessary, be firm, fair, consistent, and as a general rule, progressive. (VIII A. & B.)
The Code requires that, in determining the appropriate disciplinary action, school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary penalties will consider the following factors: (VIII B):
- the student's age
- the nature of the offense
- the circumstances which led to the offense
- the student's prior disciplinary record
- the effectiveness of other forms of discipline
- information from parents, teachers, and/or others as appropriate
- any other extenuating circumstances

The Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District Code of Conduct includes, but is not limited to, the examples of prohibited student conduct categorized below :

Class I examples of prohibited student conduct :
- Failure to provide a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian for a tardy or absence. (VI D.2.a. & 3.a.)
- Abuse of hall, locker or library privileges. (VI D.1.e., 2.a. & 3.a.)
- Tardiness to class (1-up to and including 3). (III A.3.G. & VI D.2.b & 3.a.)
- Tardiness to school (1-up to and including 3). (III A.3.G. & VI D.2.b & 3.a.)
- Disruption of the learning process while in class. (VI D.1.e.)
- The inappropriate display of affection. (VI D.1.e., 3.a., 5.e.)
- Headwear in the classroom. (V.5.)
- Unauthorized food/drink outside the cafeteria. (VI D.3.a.)
- Parking violations. (VI D.1.d. & e., 3.a.)
Consequences for a first offense under any or all of the above Class I behaviors, based on consideration of the factors noted above, may be.
- Verbal or Written Warning
- Notification to Parent/Guardian
- Teacher Assigned Detention
- Office Assigned Detention
Class II examples of prohibited student conduct:
- Repeated Class I behaviors. (VI D.2.a, VIII F.5.)
- Repeated failure to follow instructions. (VI D.2.a)
- Wearing inappropriate attire that is unsafe or revealing as defined in the Code of Conduct. (V 1-7.)
- Failure to follow rules for appropriate bus behavior (VI D.6.)
- Taunting and/or teasing of others. (VI D.5.e)
- Harassment which includes… a persistent, pervasive pattern of statements directed at an identifiable individual or group which are intended to be or which a reasonable person would perceive as ridiculing or demeaning. (VI D.5.e)
- Verbal altercations between two or more students. (VI D.1.b., 1.e., 3., 5.e., 5.f.)
- Cutting Classes (VI D.2.b.)
- Inappropriate use of students' cell phones, accessories, equipment, other communication devices including headphones, audio and video CD players, I-Pod or similar MP3 players, electronic games, collectibles, skateboards, scooters, and toys. (VI D.3.)
- Inappropriate use of language as defined by the Code of Conduct directed at another student or an adult staff member which includes the following:
- Defamation , making false statements…that harm the reputation of a person…by demeaning them. (VI D.5.c.)
- Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive. (VI D.1.c.)
- Using vulgar or abusive language, cursing or swearing. (VI D.5.i.)
Consequences: In addition to consequences for Class I behaviors, the following may be imposed for any or all of the above Class II behaviors based on consideration of the factors noted above:
- Confiscation of prohibited articles.
- Suspension of transportation, athletic, social, extracurricular and/or classroom privileges.
- Detention.
- Suspension from School.
Class III examples of prohibited student conduct .
- Repeated Class II behaviors (VI D.2.a. & 3.a.)
- Horseplay of a physical nature that is potentially dangerous. (VI D.3.)
- Fighting (VI D.4.b.)
- Vandalism of school or personal property.(VI D.4.f. & g.)
- Smoking on school property. (VI D.5.j.)
- Disruption/Interference with the administration of the disciplinary program. (VI D.1.e.)
- Attendance in school or at a school event appearing to be intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or another drug. (VI D.3.)
- Gambling (VI D.5.m.)
- Insubordination- the intentional failure to comply with a staff member's reasonable request (VI. D.2.a.)
- Reckless Endangerment (VI D.1.e)
- Leaving the school without permission of an administrator or the nurse (VI D.2.a)
Consequences: In addition to consequences for Class I & II behaviors, the following may be imposed for any or all of the above Class III behaviors. based on consideration of the factors noted above:
- Suspension from School
Class IV examples of prohibited student conduct:
- Repeated Class III behaviors (VI D.2.a. & 3.a.)
- Physical or electronic possession and/or distribution of obscene materials. (VI D.5.h.)
- Extortion (blackmail, bribery). (VI D.1.e, 5.b., e., & f.)
- Verbal Sexual Harassment of a student including by means of texting and/or sexting. (VI D.5.d. & e.)
- Theft, or possession of stolen materials. (VI D.5.b.)
- Physical sexual harassment of a student. (VI D.5.d. & e.)
- Communicating a threat of physical harm. (VI D.5.f.)
- Intimidation which includes… statements that put an individual in fear of bodily harm.(VI D.5.f.)
- Threatening to use any weapon. (VI D.4.e.)
PLEASE NOTE: verbal or written threats may also be an inappropriate use of language constituting a violent act other than bringing a weapon to school.
"Students who commit violent acts other than bringing a weapon to school… shall be subject to suspension from school for at least five days …. (VIII G.3.) "A violent student means a student under the age of 21 who… threatens, while on school property or at a school function, to use a weapon. (II E.5.) A weapon means a firearm… Other devices, instruments, materials, substances will be determined to be a weapon when used in a manner intended to cause injury or death. (II F.)
- Tampering with a fire alarm/false alarm. (VI D.1.e. & 5.o.)
- Providing, selling, or possession of drugs. (VI D.5.k.)
- Providing selling or possession of alcohol. (VI D.5.k.)
PLEASE NOTE : Providing, selling, or possession or being under the influence of alcohol or other illegal drug including the possession or use of prescriptive OR NON-PRESCRIPTIVE drug in school or at a school activity is strictly forbidden and will result in an immediate disciplinary action, removal from school during the instructional day or extra-curricular activity, parental notification and contact of the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
PLEASE NOTE : To insure the safety of a student suspected of being under the influence of a drug, as well as the safety of other students and staff in the building, a student may be tested for suspected drug or alcohol use by a school nurse at the direction of the appropriate building administrator
- Making a bomb threat. (VI D.3. & 4.e.)
- Grand theft. (VI D.5.b.)
- Reckless driving. (VI D.1.d. & e., 3.a.)
Consequences: In addition to consequences for Class I, Class II, and Class III behaviors, the following may be imposed for any or all of the above Class IV behaviors.
Suspension from school that may include a referral to a Superintendent's hearing. (VIII D.)
Please Note: The Code of Conduct specifies certain severe minimum consequences for possession of weapons on school property. (VIII F.6.b. & XIV C.)
Referral to law enforcement authorities. (Reporting Violations, VII D. & XIV C.)
- Under the Code, the building principal or his designee must notify the appropriate local law enforcement agency of student conduct that may constitute a crime or substantially affect the order or security of a school building. (Reporting Violations, VII D. & XIV C.)
All students are expected to promptly report violations of the Code of Conduct to a teacher, guidance counselor, the building principal or his or her designee.
Any student observing a student possessing a weapon, alcohol, or an illegal substance on school property or at a school function shall report this information to a teacher, the building principal, the principal's designee or the superintendent.
Failure to report a violation, lying to the building administrator or refusal to cooperate in the principal's informal investigation of a violation is behavior that in and of itself constitutes a violation of the Code and may result in disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Code.


	Dance Procedures and Prom Regulations

Prom activities, including the Grand March, dance and after-the-Prom-Party, shall be held at the High School.
The Grand March and the Prom dance immediately following are one continuous school sponsored activity.
Students and their guests shall "sign-in" upon arrival at the Grand March/Prom. Students and/or their guests who leave the High School building at any time after the Grand March begins will not be re-admitted nor will the cost of their tickets be refunded.
Students shall be allowed to enter the Grand March/Prom within 30 minutes of the announced start time. Students will not be permitted to enter after the 30 minute window has passed.
A student may return to his/her vehicle, only if escorted by a chaperone.
The school district and staff shall not be responsible for students who depart early from the Grand March/Prom. Every effort will be made to contact a parent, if/when a student leaves early.
A contract, signed by parent, student, and faculty advisor, stipulating the terms and conditions for student participation in the Prom, is required. The contract must be signed and returned to the Principal prior to the student purchasing a prom ticket.
The District shall contract with either the Town and/or Village of Frankfort Police to have a uniformed officer on duty at the Prom.
If a student is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol while participating in Prom activities, he/she may be subjected to a breathalyzer test, administered by the Police Officer.
If it is determined that the student is under the influence of alcohol, the parent will be contacted to take custody of the student. In addition, related disciplinary procedures as specified in the District Code of Conduct, shall be enforced.
If a student is found to be in possession and/or under the influence of an illegal substance, the law enforcement authorities will be notified. The parent shall be contacted. Related discipline procedures, as specified in the District Code of Conduct, shall be enforced.
Any 9^th, 10^th or 11^th grade student determined to be under the influence and/or possession of alcohol and/or any illegal substance while participating in a Prom activity may be prohibited from participation in any future prom activities.
Any senior, determined to be under the influence, and/or in possession of alcohol and/or any illegal substance, may be prohibited from participating in the graduation ceremony.
Only students in grades 9-12 shall be permitted to participate in Prom activities. Any person 21 years of age, or older, shall not be allowed to participate.
Backpacks and gym bags will not be permitted at the Prom activities. Other bags and personal belongings are subject to search.
The District Code of Conduct shall be in effect and will be enforced.
The signed contract shall identify the Limousine company (and telephone number) that the student is using. The Superintendent has Board of Education authorization to contact the owner of that company. The owner shall be advised that the District expects the limo driver to follow all appropriate and relevant laws concerning alcohol use by minors. If it is determined that students are under the influence and/or in possession of alcohol while in the limousine, the appropriate law enforcement agencies shall be notified.
**Note: These procedures will also apply to all other F-S HS dances including the Homecoming Dance and the Winter Ball.


	Electronic Devices/Cell Phones

All use of radios, tape, CD, or DVD players, I-Pods or MP3 players, electronic games, cameras, voice, music or image recording and/or playback devices, beepers, cell phones in combination with or separate from wireless Internet capable hand-held computing devices including the internet capable computing devices themselves capable of sending and/or receiving e-mail or instant messages and/or voice and/or video communication is prohibited in school unless such devices are being used as part of a supervised instructional program or an after-school activity.

Procedures :

Students who possess cell phones and any of the other aforementioned items alone or in combination with cell phones in school must turn them off and lock them securely in their lockers before the beginning of the first instructional period of the day or when they enter school.
Due to the many serious health, safety and privacy issues that may arise due to the inappropriate uses of electronic devices, such items that do not remain stored in locked, school assigned lockers for the full instructional day will be confiscated by the school staff and delivered to the custody of the appropriate building administrator and will be returned ONLY to a student's custodial parent or legal guardian.
Seniors with Open Lunch Privileges may take such items with them when they leave school for use off school grounds and return such items to their locked lockers upon their return to school grounds before their afternoon classes begin.
All other students must leave such items secured in their lockers and may not remove them until after the end of the last instructional period of the day or until they are legally excused from school attendance for that day.
Music playing devices NOT IN COMBINATION WITH CELL PHONES OR OTHER VOICE RECORDING, ELECTRONIC OR FILM IMAGING OR INTERNET CAPABLE DEVICES may be used IN THE CAFETERIA during the HS Lunch period and returned to locked lockers before afternoon classes begin.

Consequences :

Use procedures for cell phone and other electronic and internet capable devices are intended and designed to insure the safety of students insofar as school regulations can allow. When observed such regulations and procedures also protect students' valuable property from damage, misuse and theft by others.

First Offense - Confiscation and return to the student's custodial parent or legal guardian.

Second Offense - R evocation of any and/or all of the following privileges as they apply: Hall Privileges and/or Open Lunch.

Third Offense - School Suspension for the remainder of the day.

More Than Three Times: Any student who displays a persistent unwillingness to comply with the above regulations or procedures may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension out of school and referral to a Superintendent's Hearing.


	Health Services

The Nurse's Office is open from 8:00am-3:00pm except for physicals, meetings, or emergency reasons. If the nurse is not available, students are to report to the Main Office.

Health services are not intended to render a diagnosis or a course of treatment for any illness or injury other than First Aid when appropriate; students should rely on their family physician.

All students are periodically appraised through health examination, vision, hearing, and weight and height screening.
Health counseling is given through informal sessions as problems arise.
The school nurse maintains a student health record for each student in the district.
In the High School, health appraisals are given to all students in grade 10 by the school Physician's Assistant.
Private physicals may be allowed if completed on school health physical form.
The school nurse schedules immunization clinics and physical examinations for all students competing in interscholastic sports and to students needing working papers certification.
Physical exams for sports and for working papers must be given within the last twelve months to be valid.
There is no charge for the physical obtained from school.

Sports Physical Exams:

An Athletic Health History form must be completed by a parent of the student and returned to the school nurse prior to the exam.
Sports Physical Exams will not be given without the completed history form.
An athlete will not be cleared to practice or play without a Sports Physical Exam.

Medication Procedures:

PLEASE NOTE: These procedures apply to both PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION medications.

The School Nurse under NEW YORK STATE Law is required to keep on file a parent's written request for the administration of medication, prescription or non-prescription, containing the following information:

The name of the student
The name of the medication
The amount of medication to be given
The time of day that the medication is to be given
A note must be provided from a physician with the same information as above and permission for the school nurse to administer the medication.
The medication must be in the original prescription bottle. ( Upon request, most pharmacies will provide an extra, labeled container for school at no additional cost.)
The medication must be delivered to the school by a custodial parent.

**All student medication must be given immediately to the Nurse. Any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, could be dangerous if it gets into another student's hands. It could cause side effects or severe adverse reactions, or aggravate an existing medical condition.


	Leaving Classes Due to Illness after Arriving at School

By state law and education department regulation, schools are legally responsible for the safety and health of all students in attendance for the entire instructional day.
PLEASE NOTE: The safety of all students and staff and any first responders to an emergency situation and the ability to communicate with parents efficiently begins with parent and student cooperation with appropriate school procedures when leaving the building for any reason.
School staff must know who is in the building and who has left the building at any given time during the instructional day in order to determine an effective emergency response. Additionally, determining the location, safety and health of students who attend school and who may or may not contact parents or others in order to leave school for any reason, including illness, without following the appropriate school procedures is an unnecessary burden on staff time and resources which must be diverted from educationally related duties.
Students who do not follow the appropriate school procedures for leaving the school during the regular instructional day will be subject to disciplinary consequences under the Code of Conduct.
Students who become ill in school are required to report to their assigned class and request a health pass from the supervising staff member before reporting to the Nurse's Office.
Senior students not returning from Open Lunch are truant. If a senior student must stay home due to illness after lunch, a custodial parent or guardian must immediately notify the school and provide a written excuse for the illness on the next day of student attendance.
Students are not to go to the nurse between periods except in the case of severe medical emergencies. Health passes are available from all teachers.
As the licensed medical professional on staff, it is the Nurse's responsibility, once students are on school grounds, to evaluate any and all medically related complaints that may prevent a student from benefiting from the instructional program and to monitor and assess the general health of the student population.
Students whose medical evaluations indicate that they are able to benefit from the instructional program will be directed by the Nurse to return to class.
Should the nurse determine that a student is not capable of taking advantage of the instructional program due to the student's physical condition, OR that the student's continued presence in school is a risk to the health and safety of other students, staff members or themselves, a custodial parent or guardian will be contacted by the nurse as soon as possible in order to take their student home until recovery is complete.
Whenever appropriate, the student will wait in the Nurse's Office until a custodial parent or guardian arrives to take their student home.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation home for their students when they are ill or injured during the instructional day.

Parents must sign their students out in the HS Main Office or the School Nurse's Office upon leaving school for the day.

If a parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the student will remain in class, in the nurse's office, or in the appropriate Main Office until contact and arrangements to go home can be made.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to ensure students' safety, the building principal maintains a record of individuals who are authorized to obtain the release of students in attendance at the school. No student may be released to the custody of any individual who is NOT the parent or guardian of the student, unless the individual's name appears on the student's Emergency Information Form.
Under no circumstances will a student be permitted to leave school due to illness without prior contact and knowledge of a parent or guardian or parent-designated emergency contact and the permission of the nurse or an administrator.
NO student may leave the building for ANY reason without the knowledge of the administration or the Nurse.


	Senior Early Release/Late Arrival

Senior students in good academic standing may apply for early release from the school day or late arrival for the purposes of post high school academic study or employment under the following conditions:

Post High School Study

All requests for Early Release or Late Arrival to school for the purposes of post high school study are subject to approval by the principal
Students must consult with their Guidance Counselor before considering enrollment in any college course of study that may require an early release or late arrival to make sure there are no high school course conflicts that can not be resolved.
High school courses planned as part of the student's regular diploma program can not be dropped for the purpose of arranging an early release or late arrival.
A copy of the student's college registration and course schedule indicating enrollment and the time of classes scheduled from an accredited two or four year college must be on file in the Guidance Office.
A copy of an official transcript indicating successful completion of a fall semester college course must be presented to the Guidance Office before re-application for early release for the spring semester will be considered.
A copy of the student's transcript must be provided to the Guidance Office indicating the course or courses completed during the academic year.

Employment Release

All requests for Early Release or Late Arrival to school for purposes of employment or volunteer work should demonstrate a relationship between the request and the student's future academic, professional, or occupational goals.
A written request must be obtained from the potential employer, accompanied by a copy of the student's proposed work schedule, indicating that the student's regular work or volunteer schedule must commence before the end of the regular school day.

Termination of a Release Agreement:

A late arrival/early release agreement for post high school study or employment will be terminated immediately upon any of the following taking place:

Withdrawal of the principal's permission.
Withdrawal of parental permission.
Withdrawal from the college course of study.
Termination of employment or completion or failure to complete a volunteer commitment.
Violation of the Student Code of Conduct that results in an Out-of School Suspension.
A failing average or "Unsatisfactory" grade in any Quarter in any high school course.
Unexcused absences, tardiness or skipping high school classes.
If, in the judgment of the high school principal, a senior early release agreement in any way jeopardizes the student's graduation.