Student Handbook - Hoosic Valley Central School

prohibited. Students in possession of prescription or over the counter drugs must follow the
medication procedures listed in the “Health and Safety” section of this booklet.
In keeping with Board Policy 5312.1, the school district prohibits the following from
entering school grounds or attending school-sponsored functions: any person exhibiting
behavior, conduct, or personal or physical characteristics indicative of having used or consumed
alcohol or other controlled substances; or any person whom school personnel have reasonable
grounds to suspect has used alcohol or other substances within a period of time making it
likely, in the judgment of such personnel, that the person so suspected will exhibit behavior that
is disruptive or otherwise undesirable.
Any type of drug found shall be confiscated immediately. This action shall be followed by
immediate notification of a parent or guardian of any student involved and by appropriate
disciplinary action, up to and including permanent expulsion and referral to law enforcement
authorities for prosecution.
In its effort to maintain a drug-free environment, the district will report all criminal
activity occurring on school premises to the proper law enforcement authorities.
Smoking Prohibition
The Board of Education expressly prohibits smoking or any other use of tobacco by
students or any other persons at any time in school buildings, in school vehicles, or on school
grounds.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Hoosic Valley Middle and Senior High School has established procedures for dealing with
various types of emergencies.
Fire Drills
The district is required by law to hold a certain number of fire drills each year. Fire drill
instructions are posted in each classroom. When the fire alarm sounds, students should listen
carefully to instructions, should proceed quietly and as a group to the designated exit, and
should stand quietly in the designated area until the all-clear is sounded. Students will return
to class in a quiet, orderly manner at the direction of the teacher.
Emergency Closings
Sometimes it is necessary to close school earlier than scheduled, most often in the case of
weather problems. It is critical that students follow the directions of the teachers and the
building principal to ensure students' safety.
SCHOOL HOURS AND ATTENDANCE
Regular Times and Expectations
School hours are from 8:02 a.m. until 3:02 p.m. Monday through Friday. The building
will be open to students at 7:45 a.m. Students who arrive prior to 8:00 a.m. will report to the
cafeteria.
No student may leave the building without permission from school personnel. If
permission is granted, students must sign out in the attendance office.
Upon completion of the school day, all students should leave the school building
immediately. Any students remaining must be under the supervision of a faculty member. At
dismissal time students are not permitted to leave the school building and then return to board
a bus.
Students are not permitted in the building after regular school hours or in the evening or
on weekends without scheduled and approved supervision.
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