Student Handbook - Hoosic Valley Central School

Student Lockers, Desks, and Other School Storage Places
Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to these places and
school officials retain complete control over them. In essence, student lockers, desks, and other
school storage places are school property and may be searched at any time by school officials,
without prior notice to students and without their consent. The use of these school items is a
privilege afforded to students.
Each student is provided a locker that must be used to store all academic and personal
materials. Leaving belongings on the floor in the hallway is a safety concern for all and is
prohibited.
A lock is assigned to each student, and each student is responsible for the lock on his/her
locker. Students are reminded to keep their lockers locked. If the lock is lost or damaged and
must be replaced then the cost of the lock will be charged to the student. Students are not
permitted to share lockers with other students. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen
items.
Lockers for use during physical education classes or sports events are also provided.
Students are responsible for their own valuables left in the gymnasium locker rooms. Anything
of value should be locked in a locker secured with a lock. Otherwise, valuables should be given
to the instructor for securing during the class period. Students are encouraged to leave
valuables at home.
Public Conduct on School Property
The District is committed to providing an orderly, respectful environment that is
conducive to learning. To create and maintain an educational environment, it is necessary to
regulate public conduct on school property and at school functions. For purposes of this section
of the code, "public" shall mean all persons when on school property or attending a school
function including students and all district personnel.
Prohibited conduct on school property is identified in the code of conduct (See XV. Public
Conduct on School Property).
Penalties
The restrictions on public conduct on school property and at school functions
contained in this code are not intended to limit freedom of speech or peaceful assembly.
The district recognizes that free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the
objectives of the district. The purpose of this code is to maintain public order and prevent
abuse of the rights of others.
Students shall be subject to disciplinary action as the facts may warrant, in
accordance with Education Law and this Code of Conduct.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daily announcements will be read over the P.A. system during homeroom each morning,
posted on the school district's website, and electronically sent to staff, who will post
announcements in the classrooms.
Information to be included in daily announcements should be signed by a teacher and
submitted to the main office by 2:45 of the day before the announcement is to be included.
Other than emergency situations, the P.A. will not be used after homeroom.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
A variety of student organizations, athletic programs, and special events supplement and
complement the district's academic program.
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