Student Handbook - Hoosic Valley Central School

The Board of Education will review this code of conduct every year to assess its effectiveness
and continued compliance with state and federal law. If changes are needed, revisions will be
recommended to the Board for its consideration.
PROCEDURES
Items Not Generally Permitted in School
Electronic devices such as, but not limited to cell phones, pagers, cameras, MP3 players
(i.e. IPODs), CD players, radios, recording devices, lap tops, tablets, kindles, gaming devices and
laser pointers are not to be on or visible between the hours of 7:30 am and 3:30 pm. Specific
exceptions will be made only when such items are required for a school assignment or project.
Food and Drinks
Food and beverages [including water] should not be taken to classes or study halls unless
specific permission has been granted by a physician for an educational or health reason.
Students who are granted permission to carry water should do so in its original packaging or in
a clear, spill proof, drink container. Water should be kept away in either the student’s locker or
in a book bag. In order to preserve and protect district resources, water will not be allowed in
certain classrooms such as, computer labs, the library and science classrooms.
Classrooms
Students are expected to take responsibility for their behavior in each class. They should
treat other students, adults, and school property with respect. They should be aware of the
general provisions of the Code of Conduct.
Study Halls
1. Students must bring books and assignments to study hall so that they can work for the
entire period.
2. No student will be permitted to leave the study hall until attendance is taken.
3. Students planning to go to another classroom, the library or computer lab should have a
previously issued pass from a faculty or staff member and should stay there for the entire
period. Staff members in those locations are asked to return the signed passes to the
study hall teachers later in the day to verify where the students were.
4. Students may request passes from the study hall supervisor to go to the nurse, guidance
counselor, dean or school psychologist.
5. All students must personally sign out when leaving and sign in when returning.
6. Student talking in study hall is not allowed unless the student has requested and received
permission from the study hall supervisor.
7. Card playing and other games are not permitted in study hall.
8. Each student is expected to recognize the purpose of study hall and to respect the rights
and needs of others in the study hall.
Cafeteria
At lunch time, students are expected to:
1. Form a single line for entrance to the service area.
2. Avoid pushing or other improper conduct in line or in the cafeteria.
3. Follow directions given by the supervisor.
4. Keep their own immediate table area clean.
5. Report any accidents to the nearest supervisor on duty.
6. Return trays, dishes, and unused food to the clean-up area.
7. Leave the cafeteria during lunch period only with a pass and after signing out.
8. Remain seated in the lunch room until dismissed at the end of the period.
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