School Policy 2

TARDIES

If a student is late for school, he/she must come to the office,sign in,  and get a pass to class.  Three (3) or more unexcused tardies in one semester could result in disciplinary action.  If the student is tardy due to his/her county provided transportation, it will be an excused tardy.  The office will determine if the tardy is excused or unexcused. 

EARLY DISMISSALS

If a student needs to leave early, he/she must have a note from his/her parent/guardian.  This note must state the time, reason, who will be picking up the student and the relationship to the student.  It must also have a phone number that will be used to verify all the information.  The adult designated in the note must come to the office to sign that student out.  Eighteen-year-old students will not be allowed to sign themselves out. Students must sign out when leaving in the office with the school Clerk.

RETURN TO HOME SCHOOL

Before students are recommended to return to their home school, the following will be considered:

1. Academic progress

2. Attendance

3. Behavior

If a student has not done satisfactorily in all three areas, it may be recommended that he/she remain at the Alternative School for a longer time.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Once students arrive on school property they may not leave until the end of the day or with a verified early dismissal note for their parent/guardian.  If a student comes to school on county provided transportation, he/she must leave the same way unless a verifiable note from the parent/guardian states otherwise.  In the event of lengthy bus delays or breakdowns, the parent/guardian will be notified. 

TELEPHONE

The office phone is only available for emergencies.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

All students are responsible for the proper treatment of computers and other equipment at the PAS.  The student will be responsible for making restitution for destroyed, damaged, lost or defaced property. Property shall include, but not be limited to, computers, desks, chairs, tables, doors, bathroom facilities, equipment, tools, etc.

 MONEY

The student is responsible for all money lost.  It is suggested that no student brings more than the amount to buy lunch.

FOOD AND DRINK

No food, candy or drink can be brought to school.  Students bringing lunch to school must give it to the office Clerk

SUSPENSIONS

When a student is suspended, a letter will be sent home  Phone contact will also be attempted to advise the parent/guardian of the suspension.                                                                                       If a student returns to school before his/her suspension is up, he/she will be trespassing and the proper authorities will be called to remove that student from school grounds.

DISCIPLINARY COUNSELING/ACTION

Students that come to the Alternative School should come with the understanding that this is not a regular school.  If you do not obey the rules and regulations, you will be subject to immediate suspension or dismissal.

Disciplinary Counseling is a formal or informal means by which the staff may address inappropriate student behavior.  Disciplinary Counseling addresses a specific incident or inappropriate behavior, defines consequences for the behavior, elicits appropriate alternative behaviors and defines a means of monitoring future occurrences of the behavior.  In many instances, Disciplinary Counseling is informal and need only be documented at the staff’s/instructor’s discretion.  Disciplinary action will be the responsibility of the Director.

BUS BEHAVIOR

Students are expected to abide by the rules regarding safety and behavior as defined by your local school system and/or bus driver.  Seats may be assigned to students riding the bus if the Director finds it necessary.  If a student is suspended from riding the bus, it will be the student’s parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to furnish appropriate transportation to and from the PAS. Students may not ride on another county’s transportation.

Changing clothes on the bus to and from school is strictly prohibited.

 WORK RELEASE

Students who have a verifiable job may qualify for work release.  This privilege could be revoked if he/she does not comply with all requests from the Director or Guidance in a timely manner.