Frederick Campus - Maryland School for the Deaf

Dress Code
5. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwelcome and unsolicited sexual advances, requests for sexual favors
and/or other inappropriate verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature, directed toward
others.
Students are expected to wear appropriate attire and footwear. Appropriate attire does not included revealing
clothing and apparel items that are offensive or derogatory and disruptive to the educational environment. Final
discretion regarding appropriate attire lies with the Assistant Principal.
Earning Student Service Learning Hours
Students must earn 75 hours of Student Service Learning (SSL) credits as part of their graduation requirements.
Students may begin to earn SSL credits in 6 th grade. There is no limit to the number of SSL credits a student may
earn in middle school. SSL assignments need to be pre-approved by the CTE Assistant Principal.
Electronic Devices
Electronic devices such as MP3 Players and iPods are not allowed during school hours. Electronic devices with
camera and recording functions may not be used to take or transfer any image at any time on school premises,
even if the use of the cellular phone is otherwise permitted. Students are not permitted to broadcast any
inappropriate images or videos in any manner in a public forum (i.e. website, social media site).
Teachers and staff who handle electronic devices that are brought from home are not liable for any damages
that occur to the device while in the care of school personnel. MSD is not responsible for the loss or damage of
any personal electronic devices including but not limited to laptops, tablets, and netbooks.
Emergency Preparedness
MSD takes every possible precaution to assure the safety and well-being of students and staff. An emergency
safety plan has been established at each campus. Depending on the nature and scope of the emergency, the
School may need to take directions from law enforcement and emergency agencies responsible for
coordinating our campus’s response.
The following responses to emergencies may be implemented by the School:
� Shelter in Place: This is utilized to protect students by keeping them indoors away from hazardous
materials in the air outside or violent weather.
� Modified Lockdown: This is utilized in response to a potential violent or criminal activity near the
campus and has the potential to affect the school site. The School conducts activities as usual inside
the building, however students are not allowed outside unsupervised.
� Lockdown: This is utilized in response to situations that involve violence that immediately and directly
affect the campus or school building. School doors are locked and no one may enter or leave the
building until the situation is cleared by emergency personnel.
� Early Dismissal: This is utilized in response to potential weather situations or utility outages.
� Evacuation: Fire drills are conducted once a month in each building while school is in session. At all
times all persons must leave the building immediately.
If MSD staff is instructed to protect students by keeping them inside, family members may not be permitted to
pick up children until it is safe to do so. MSD will utilize www.schoolsout.com and message board to make
announcements.
Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 48