Union High School - Union R-XI School District

`
have the opportunity to explain the reason(s) for their absences to the counselor and/or grade level Principal. The counselor and/or
grade level Principal will then decide if the student will receive credit for that class.
Right to Appeal – Upon review, the counselor and/or grade level Principal may decide to approve additional absences, deny credit due
to excessive absences, or place a student on probation, which may include the request for medical documentation of an illness.
Actions of the assistant principal and/or his/her counselor may be appealed.
Due Process – Parents and students have the right to appeal to the Board any recommendations denying credit to the student because
of excessive absences. The student will be afforded an appropriate due process hearing in accordance with Board policy and state
law.
Make-Up Work – If a student expects to be out of school for three or more days, the parents may call the school office and request
homework. The books and assignments may be picked up in the office at the end of the school day.
Students participating in pre-arranged field trips or other school activities must get assignments prior to the date of that activity and
must turn in assignments on the date due or the first day they return from the activity. Supporting medical documentation may be
required in cases of excessive absences.
The student whose absence is unexcused is not permitted to do any make-up homework, regardless of whether it is a test or daily
assignment.
Previously announced assignments, homework, and tests are due or should be taken the first day a student returns to school unless
other arrangements have been made. If the student has excused absences, they will be given one day for each day missed to make up
their work.
Admit Slips – Any student who arrives late at the beginning of school before 8:15 am go straight to class. If after 8:15 am must report
to the principal’s office for an admit slip.
Permission to Leave School Early –Students are not to leave the school grounds during school hours without a written pass from the
office. Students who leave without following proper procedure will be considered truant, including those who become ill or injured on
campus.
Tardiness- Students are allowed three (3) tardies per semester to school. The fourth and subsequent tardies will result in disciplinary
action. All tardies are kept by the teacher.
Activities Calendar-The official school calendar for activities is kept in the Activities Director’s office. All activities must be submitted to
the school Activities Committee for pre-approval before being officially scheduled by Mr. Chris Arand, Activities/Facilities Director.
Beverage Containers-Beverage and/or beverage containers from sources outside of school are not to be brought on school premises.
Bulletin Boards-Students are advised to check the bulletin boards in their classrooms or outside the principal’s office, library and
cafeteria for the daily bulletins pertaining to school activities and other information.
Cafeteria Procedures-Students may pay cash in the service line. However, our computerized lunch tickets are preferred and may be
purchased at any time during the school year, before or after school from the office staff. Meals may be purchased by the week or the
month. Please note the Wellness Policy found on the District website. Also, please note the food service policy in the district handbook.
Candy and Soda-Candy and soda may be purchased before 8:00 am and 1 ½ hours after lunch during the school day. Please note
the Wellness Policy found on the District website. Each teacher has the authority to allow or disallow eating and drinking in the
classrooms. To help keep our school clean, all cans, wrappers, etc. are to be deposited in the proper receptacles.
Class Organizations-Each class in school is under the sponsorship of teachers appointed by the administration. Each class shall elect
the following class officers for the school year: president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and a student council representative.
Meetings are arranged by the sponsor and assistant principal. Various fund-raising activities will be planned so that classes can have a
treasury large enough to finance the Junior-Senior Prom and other class activities.
Closed Campus-Students must remain on campus during lunch. To leave the campus at lunch, proper check out procedures must be
followed; approval of administrators and parents is required. Any student leaving school during lunch without observing the appropriate
procedures will be considered truant and will be disciplined accordingly.
Computer/Internet Use-Students will have access to the Internet in several classrooms. The Internet is to be used for educational
purposes. Internet guidelines will be given to define what educational purposes and other requirements mean for using the Internet. All
students and their parents must sign the agreement form in order for the student to use the Internet. Please find the forms on pages 36
& 37.
Internet access is now available to students and teachers in the Union R-XI School District. Our goal in providing this service is to
promote educational excellence in our school system by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
7