2010 - 2011 Student Handbook ~ Grades 9-12 - McDonald County ...

C. Being prompt for class - Includes not only being in the classroom on
time, but also being equipped with books, paper, writing instruments
and other necessary materials essential to class participation.
D. Conduct - Students are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and
gentlemen at all times while at school or at school sponsored
activities.
E. Cell Phones, Ipods, CD players, MP3 players, radios and other
electronic games or devices and only allowed before and after school.
F. Beepers - By state law, are prohibited in schools.
G. Emergencies - Students should ask to be dismissed from class only in
an emergency. Students may go only to the designated area for
which the teacher gave permission. Students who go to areas beyond
those authorized by the teacher will be considered truant from class.
H. Conflicts - Confrontations between students should be handled in a
positive manner. Physical fighting or verbal abuse will not be
tolerated. Students who believe they have a conflict with another
student or the conflict may lead to a confrontation with another
student should see a principal or counselor in an effort to obtain a
safe and positive way to deal with the issue. Fighting on school
property or at school sponsored activities WILL NOT be tolerated.
Severe disciplinary penalties will be given for such actions.
I. Stealing - Such acts are not only against school policy, but also
against the law. Intervention by law enforcement officers is one way
of dealing with such offenses. Students are encouraged to use the
lock on their lockers to ensure the safety of their books and
belongings.
J. Profanity - Is not acceptable at any time.
K. Selling - Students are not permitted to sell any item at school without
the principal’s approval.
L. Prohibited items - Students are not allowed to have in their
possession;
1. skateboards
2. laser lights
3. ammunition
4. fireworks
5. knives
6. lighters
7. potentially dangerous objects or items
8. any type of real or toy gun
9. chains
10. drugs, alcohol or tobacco products of any kind
11. all music instruments are prohibited unless stored in the
band room
M. Closed campus - McDonald County High School has a closed
campus. Students may NOT leave campus after their arrival.
Students who drive are to park their cars and get out at once and enter
the building. Students may NOT return to the parking lot without
permission from the administration.
N. Lunch - Because McDonald County High School has a closed
campus, students are not allowed to leave campus at noon to eat
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