High School Handbook - River Dell Regional School District

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SUSPENSIONS
A student may be suspended: IN SCHOOL – for a full/part day. The student will be responsible to bring school work to the
suspension. No headphones or electronic equipment will be allowed. OUT OF SCHOOL – for a full/part day. The student is
not to be in the building during this time and is responsible for all work missed. Work is to be made up within 48 hours of the
suspension.
Any student suspended out of school within a particular school year, is NOT ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR ANY CLASS/SGO
OFFICE during that year. The student is also ineligible for athletic/club/production/ music extra curricular participation on the
day of the in or out of school suspension.
TRIPS
Any student going on a school sponsored trip must turn in a parental permission slip before leaving on the trip. The teacher
sponsoring the trip will distribute the consent form to the students. Teachers should submit names of students to the
Attendance Officer/Vice Principal/Principal one week prior to the trip for review. All class work must be made up. Students
should ensure that they are maintaining a good attendance record before planning to participate in the trip. The attendance
officer will inform the teacher of any student’s flagrant absences. All students must adhere to all school policies (Drug,
Tobacco, etc.) that are in effect and students are expected to follow guidelines set forth by each advisor.
TRUANCY
Any unauthorized absence from the school day shall be considered a truancy. Any student leaving school grounds without
following the Early Dismissal Policy will be considered truant from those classes. The consequence for truancy will be
suspension and a zero for work missed.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Laser pens, and glass bottles are not permitted in school. Chains, spike necklaces and bracelets, choke collars or dangerous
adornments worn are unacceptable. Dew Rags, Bandanas, head wraps other than hats should not be worn. Any gang related
clothing or items should not be worn. Staff members have the right to tell students to remove all headgear.
VALUABLES
Students are reminded to LOCK their belongings in lockers and PE lockers. If you have valuables, give them to your teacher
or check them in the main office. An unlocked locker is an opportunity for theft. Be SMART - LOCK UP! The school is not
responsible for the security of your personal belongings.
VISITORS/GUESTS
All visitors must report to and sign the visitor book in the main office. Students who wish to bring guests to the school must
provide the main office administration 48 hours prior to the visit the following information: Guest name, reason for visiting,
signed note of permission from guest and student's parent, guest's school phone number. The River Dell student must also
obtain WRITTEN permission from the teacher of each class to be visited. A form with this information may be obtained in
the Main Office. This form must be returned for approval BEFORE the guest is allowed in the building.
WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS
Students must have approval from their counselor, administration and parent/guardian to drop a course once enrolled.
The following dates apply to the recording of a dropped course on a student’s transcript:
Full Year Course:
Last day to drop w/no record on transcript – November 16 th