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MAKE UP WORK
In the event of an absence, a student shall be entitled to make up work
under the following conditions:
1. If an absence has been approved in advance, all make-up work,
including tests assigned for the day of return, is due upon the
student’s return to school.
2. If make-up work has not been assigned in advance by a teacher, the
student will have:
One day for each day absent for absences of one to three days’
length, or
Two days for each day absent for absences exceeding three days.
3. The responsibility for securing and arranging for make-up work rests
with the student.
MAKE UP WORK – UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
Make-up work shall be graded at a standard consistent with the original
work. Credit equivalent to not less than 70% of the original value of the
work shall be awarded for make-up work completed within the school’s
established procedures.
Absences resulting from out-of-school suspensions are considered
unexcused, and the same policy for make-up work applies. Full credit must
be given for quarter, semester or grading period examinations in the case
of short-term suspensions.
GENERAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Students arriving to campus, whether by bus or carpool, need to report
immediately to assigned area. Students should not loiter on sidewalks or in
hallways upon arrival or dismissal. Students should have written
permission if they wish to go somewhere other than their assigned area
when arriving to school. All students, unless participating in a staff
supervised extracurricular activity, need to leave campus immediately
following dismissal from school Students must be under the supervision of
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a teacher or staff member to remain on the premises. Students with
afterschool activities must go directly to their assigned locations and must
be present by 2:25. Arriving tardy or being in an unauthorized area may
result in administrative consequences. Students remaining on campus
after 2:40 without permission are subject to disciplinary consequences.
AWARDS DAY
An Awards Day assembly is held at the end of the school year. Awards are
presented in a variety of areas. Citizenship is included as a criterion in the
selection of award recipients. Some of the awards presented include:
Perfect Attendance; Department Awards; and Special Recognitions
CARPOOL PROCEDURES
To maintain safety and efficiency in our carpool area, students are only to
be picked up and let off at the designated location. It is expected that
students and parents will adhere to the directions of staff members
managing the carpool line. Students are asked to be attentive for watching
and lining up for their ride. Detailed directions & procedures to follow can
be found on the Martin website.
EARLY RELEASE FROM SCHOOL
Several early release dates have been scheduled for the 2011-2012 school
year. The early release dates are: Sept 16, Oct 7, Jan 13, 2011; Feb 17, Mar 16
& Apr 27, 2012. All students are released from school at 11:45 on these
dates. Students are expected to make arrangements for pickup prior to
the early release date and should not be reporting to the main office during
or after school in an attempt to secure transportation home from school.
ELECTIVES & ELECTIVE REGISTRATION
Elective courses offer opportunities to explore new areas of interest or to
study a particular area in depth. It is recommended that students choose
courses over time from all curriculum areas to broaden their learning
experiences. Requests for elective changes must be submitted to the
office of Student Services using an elective request change form during
the designated times. A request does not guarantee a change.