Forest Hills School Policies |
FALCON CODE OF CONDUCT : Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be
Safe.
Students Rights & Responsibilities:
Students are expected to:
FHS
DRESS CODE
Students are expected to follow the dress code.
Students who are not following dress code will be asked to comply or
go home to put on appropriate clothing.
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No exposed midriffs.
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Straps on tops must cover bra straps.
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No hats, bandannas or other headgear. (Hats are
permitted at dances and designated Hat Day Events).
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No clothing with logos or pictures with
vulgarity, profanity, alcohol, drugs, sex, violence or hatred.
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No low cut tops,
halter tops, backless tops, or tube tops.
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No exposed underwear.
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Length of skirts and dresses must meet the
fingertip rule. (With your hands at your side, the length of the dress must be
at least to your fingertips.)
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No low hanging pants with underwear exposed.
Please Note: This policy applies to any school
related or sponsored activity (afterschool, co-curricular, extra-curricular)
FHS
ELECTRONICS POLICY
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This
policy is intended to support the Positive Learning Environment policy. The FHS expectation regarding the use of
cell phones and other electronic devices is that use is prohibited while on
school property except during designated times. The designated times for personal
electronics use is before the 8:40 bell in the morning, during noon hour, and
after the 3:15 bell in the afternoon. Personal electronics are not to be
used during transition times between classes. Cell phones, etc. must be off and in the
student’s book bag or locker at all times other than the designated times.
If at any time a student needs to contact his/her parents or vice-versa, the
office phones may be used.
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The
use of personal cameras (whether separate or built-in) to capture images or
video at school is prohibited.
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Electronic
devices include cell phones, camera phones, MP3 players, or such other
electronic device that could disrupt the positive learning environment.
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The use of
electronic devices during the instructional time may:
• detract from school safety and crisis preparedness;
• infringe on privacy legislation;
• contribute to cheating;
• contribute to inappropriate socializing during class time
via text messaging;
• facilitate illegal activity.
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FHS
Administration and staff believe that maintaining the integrity of the learning
environment is a priority, and that the use of cell phones and/or electronic
devices during non-designated times might detract from that priority.
Disciplinary Action in Cases of Non
Compliance:
First incident:
• Teacher confiscates cell phone or other electronic device
and delivers it to the school office.
• The cell phone or other electronic device is returned to
the student at the end of the day.
• The parents/guardians is/are informed with a conduct
report.
Subsequent incidents:
• Teacher/Administrator confiscates cell phone or other
electronic device and delivers to the school office.
• Parents/Guardians are contacted to discuss the issue.
• Further disciplinary measures may result depending on the
circumstances.
• Parents/Guardians must come in and pick up the cell phone
or other electronic device.
• Further defiance or violations of this policy could result
in a Warning of Suspension or a Suspension from school.
Students are not permitted to leave the school property without written permission from a parent or guardian. This includes visits to the local convenience store before school or at lunchtime. We are a closed campus.
School District 08 does not permit smoking on school property.
While traveling on the bus, students are under the supervision of the bus driver. They should be courteous to each other and to the driver.
Students should observe and follow the expectations outlined by the Department
of Education:
1. Be on
time and never stand in the street or highway while waiting for the school bus.
2. Be absolutely quiet while the bus is approaching
and crossing a railway.
3. Pupils shall be picked up and discharged only at bus stops approved by
School District 08.
4. Obey the driver promptly and avoid an unnecessary conversation with him
while the bus is in motion.
5. Do not cross the road behind the bus. Crossings are to be made in front of
the bus, not nearer than 10 feet and only after looking both in directions.
6. Occupy seats assigned by the driver or other school official.
7. Obtain approval of the driver to open the Emergency Door or bus windows. Do
not throw anything out of the windows or extend hands, arms or legs through the
opening.
8. Do not throw refuse on floor of bus and help the driver to keep the bus
sanitary.
9. Eating or drinking is not permitted on a school bus.
10. The use of tobacco in any form is not permitted on a school bus.
11. Be courteous to the driver and fellow passengers.
Rough or boisterous conduct will not be permitted on the bus.
12. In case of any road emergency, remain seated in the bus until ordered to
vacate.
13. Willful damage to the bus must be paid for by the offender.
14. Remain seated until you have reached your destination.
15. Refusal of students to follow these simple rules could lead to short or
long term suspension from bus transportation and/or school.
The possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated. Failure to follow this policy will result in suspension. Use of these substances will result in the police being called. Lockers and book bags may be searched at the discretion of school administration.
All schools in District 08 are scent free buildings. Signs are posted throughout the building as a reminder to all who enter the building. Students/staff/visitors should be conscious of the sensitivities others may have when exposed to scented products.
ALLERGIES &
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Parents and students should be aware of communicable health concerns such as head lice, pink eye, etc. Check your children at home and if there is any indication of contamination, be sure to let the school know. Also, keep the child at home for the appropriate recovery period.
We are also concerned about children with severe allergies to substances such as peanuts or latex. We will do our best to safeguard all students and staff who suffer from these health concerns.