High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District

2. School equipment is for school-related projects only. Students are not permitted to
do personal work, correspondence, etc., on school equipment.
3. Students will be held responsible to pay for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
4. The replacement cost of a lost, stolen, or damaged Student Agenda is $5.00.
TRANSCRIPTS
All transcripts are now processed through Docufide. This includes transcripts for
Colleges, Universities, Scholarships, Apprenticeships, etc. You will need to request
transcripts through Docufide Secure Transcript at www.docufide.com. Each transcript
requested is $6. Plan accordingly, all College/Univeristy and Scholarship applications
and any accompanying material must be turned in to your guidance counselor for
processing at least 5 business days before the deadline date. There will be no
exceptions to this 5 day rule.
Note: Outstanding obligations can hold up the processing of applications. Transcripts
will be held, along with college and/or scholarship applications, until the obligation(s)
has been satisfied and/or paid in full.
VISITORS
Students are prohibited from receiving visitors during the school day. Parents and other
adult visitors with legitimate school business at South Milwaukee High School must
enter and sign-in at the high school office. A Visitor Pass must be obtained and remain
visible at all times while in the building, and be returned to the office upon sign-out when
leaving the building. Unauthorized persons will be referred to school officials for
appropriate action. Students may not bring others to visit during school hours unless
authorized by an administrator prior to the day of the visit.
WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL
State law requires attendance in school until the student reaches the age of 18 years or
unless the student has graduated from high school. With school board and parental
permission, a student may enroll in an alternative program leading to a high school
diploma or its equivalent.
To withdraw from school, you must complete the sign-out process, which includes:
1. Obtain a withdrawal form from your guidance counselor.
2. Have parent/guardian sign the form.
3. All books and materials should be returned to teachers for clearance.
4. Meet all financial obligations.
5. Return the completed withdrawal form to your guidance counselor.
6. Indicate on the form your reason for withdrawing and where you will be continuing
your high school education.
WORK PERMITS
Students who need a Work Permit can obtain the necessary form in the Main Office.
Students are encouraged to complete and turn in all necessary paperwork at least two
(2) school days prior to the date they begin work to allow for processing time. Student
work permits may be revoked for reasons including, but not limited to: habitual truancy,
failing grades, etc.
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