Parent & Student Handbook, 2013-2014 - Tandem Friends School

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38 Repeat offenses will likely result in expulsion. Note: Many colleges ask whether student applicants have ever been suspended or expelled from high school, and if so, the reason. Students who violate Tandem’s substance abuse policy need to be prepared to answer such a question. Suspicion of Involvement with Proscribed Substances Faculty or administrative staff may suspect student use of proscribed substances, based on behavioral changes, sudden declines in academic work, or reports from faculty, parents or students in the community who are concerned about the student. In these instances, the student in question may be required to meet with the Head of School (or representative) and parents to discuss the concerns, and may be required to undergo an assessment of possible drug use. Depending on the outcome of the meeting and assessment, the student may face additional consequences. Compliance and Failure to Comply Adherence to the Standards Committee’s and/or administration’s requirements will be monitored by the administration. Failure of the student to comply with mandated consequences may result in suspension or expulsion, at the discretion of the Head of School. Property Search Policy At Tandem Friends School, we respect a student’s privacy. Searches may be necessary, however, when theft, involvement with proscribed substances or information, or other illicit activities are suspected. Property searches may include lockers, vehicles, electronic devices, or other personal property, such as book bags, laptops or smartphones, packs, purses, or pockets. Searches are considered to be a serious step, not taken lightly. Procedure ● ● ● ● The student in question will be informed of the reason for the search. To respect property and assure fairness, the student will be asked to be present at the time of the search. The student may request that one or both parents be present. If so, all reasonable efforts will be made to contact the parent(s), although if deemed necessary, the search may be conducted before the parent(s) arrives. If the student in question is not available due to a school holiday or absence, the search may be conducted anyway. The Head of School (or representative) will conduct the search, together with at least one other school official. The student involved may request that a peer (another student) also witness the search. If no student is available, the search will proceed without a student witness. The student whose property is searched may be held responsible for any illicit items found during the search, whether or not the items constitute the original reasons for the search. Students such as car passengers who share physical space with the student in question may also be held accountable and may be subject to disciplinary action. "Kindness and Wisdom, with Kindness Always First"
39 VIII. Safe Conduct and Weapons Policy Tandem Friends School takes very seriously any actions that may jeopardize the safety, order and discipline, or social cohesion of the community, or tarnish the reputation of the school. Any behavior that serves as a negative influence on the school, regardless of where or when those actions occur, is strongly discouraged. Violence, with or without outward weapons, in communities, within families and among individuals, breaks the law of love. As a Quaker independent school, Tandem Friends School embraces the Friends’ Testimony of Peace and Nonviolence. Therefore, no weapons are allowed in any school building, on school grounds, in any vehicle or at any schoolsponsored activity (without previous authorization from the Head of School). This prohibition includes faculty, staff, parents and visitors, regardless of any licenses or permits held. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, explosives, martial arts paraphernalia and knives (except for small pocket knives for Upper School students). Unauthorized use or possession of a weapon will lead to disciplinary action, including, at the Head of School’s discretion, expulsion. Improper use of fireworks, matches, lighters or other potentially dangerous objects, or tampering with emergency equipment, will also lead to disciplinary action at the discretion of the Head of School. IX. Communications The school works to maintain and share accurate information with Tandem families in a timely fashion. We expect our families to keep us up to date with their email addresses, physical addresses, medical information, etc., and require that it be updated online each year. This can be accomplished simply online via the Parent Portal and instructions are sent in a reminder email each summer. We rely on a variety of outside sources to help us make decisions regarding school closings. In an emergency, we rely on the Emergency Action Plan maintained by the Business Office. There are many sources of information to help families stay aware of the daily activities and special events in the life of the school. School Directory and Contact Information The School Directory, which can be accessed via the passwordprotected Tandem Parent Portal on the website via MY TFS, provides accurate contact information for students and families in the Tandem community. This information is able to be entered easily into the school’s database by parents via the passwordprotected Parent Portal. Parents are asked each summer to review and update all such information online. An online version of this information is always accessible, and a printable version of this information will be posted to the Parent Portal. Should your contact information change during the school year, you can either update your information online via the Parent Portal/School Directory, or simply notify the Business Office so that information can be kept current. Use of the School Directory for any nonschool purpose may violate the privacy of school community members, and families are asked to use discretion in that matter. "Kindness and Wisdom, with Kindness Always First"
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