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

Table of Contents
Welcome………………………………………………………… 6
Fight Song………………………………………………………..4
McDonald County R-1 Mission Statement……………………… 6
Attendance Policies……………………………………………… 7
Tardy Policy………………………………………………...…… 9
Hall Traffic…………………………………………………….…10
Dismissal from Class……………………………………………..10
Vehicle Regulations…………………………………………… 10
Student Expectation Regarding Privacy………………………… 11
Student Records and Right to Privacy........................................... 11
Telephone.................................................................................... 11
Visitors………………………………………………………… 11
Lockers………………………………………………………… 11
Assemblies……………………………………………………… 12
Emergency Situations………………………………………….. 12
Student Discipline……………………………………………… 13
Dress Code………………………………………………… 13
Weapons in School………………………………………… 15
Guidelines for Student Behavior…………………………… 15
Student Conduct…………………………………………… 18
Explanation of Consequences……………………………… 22
ISS Rules and Regulations…………………………… 22
Weather Information, Fire & Tornado Drill…………………… 24
Cafeteria Services……………………………………………… 25
Distribution of Material………………………………………… 25
Guidance and Counseling……………………………………… 26
ACT & SAT Dates and Deadlines………………………… 26
Graduation Requirements………………………………… 27
Senior Flex Program……………………….………………..28
Early Graduation………………………………………… 28
Honor Roll/Grade Point Average Scale…………………… 29
Class Rankings…………………………………………… 29
Semester Testing Policy………………………………………… 30
Graduation Ceremony…………………………………………… 31
Student Organizations & Sponsors ………………………………32
Student Acceptable Use Policy………………………………… 33
Athletic Eligibility……………………………………………… 40
McDonald County R-1 Extra Curricular Code………………… 42
Confidentiality………………………………………………… 43
Public Notice of Free and Appropriate
Public Education…………………………………………… 44
Anti-Gang and Secret Society………………………………… 45
NCLB Complaint Procedures…………………………………… 45
Parents Right to Know………………………………………… 50
Student School Bus Policy……………………………………… 51
Tornado/Fire Drill Floor Plan…………………………………… 56
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