2013-14 Student/Parent Handbook - Nash-Rocky Mount Schools

School records are maintained and kept by the school office in a secure location. They contain a list of credits,
standardized test results, academic portfolios, grade-point averages, behavioral and psychological evaluations,
screening and health records, attendance and disciplinary records, directory information, and a list of activities.
In order to inspect, review, or transfer educational records, the eligible student and/or the parent/guardian must
complete a request form. Other than school staff, no additional person may inspect, review, or transfer student
educational records without:
• the written consent of the eligible student
• the written consent of the parent/guardian if the student is under 18 years of age, or
• a properly issued court order, except under the conditions specified in FERPA.
Under the provisions of FERPA, the district may release educational records to other school systems, colleges, and
universities to which the student intends to enroll or transfer without written consent. The district may also release
directory information, including name, date of birth, dates of attendance, current school, participation in school
activities and sports, degrees and awards received without consent unless the eligible student and/or parent/ guardian
notify the student's principal in writing not to release the information included as directory information in the
student record. Policy Code: 4700
STUDENT ATTIRE
The board believes that the dress and personal appearance of students greatly affect their academic performance and
their interaction with other students. The board requests that parents outfit their children in clothing that is
conducive to learning. The board prohibits any appearance or clothing that does the following:
1. violates a reasonable dress code adopted and publicized by the school;
2. is substantially disruptive;
3. is provocative or obscene; or
4. endangers the health or safety of the student or others.
Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include, but are not limited to, exposed undergarments; sagging pants;
excessively short or tight garments; bare midriff shirts; strapless or spaghetti strap shirts; attire with messages or
illustrations that are lewd, indecent or vulgar or that advertise products or services that are not permitted by law to
minors; head coverings of any kind; see-through clothing; attire that exposes cleavage; any adornment, such as
chains or spikes, that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon; and any symbols, styles or attire
frequently associated with intimidation, violence, or violent groups. Policy Code: 4316
TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBLE USE Policy Code: 3225/4312/7320
Technological resources, including computers, other electronic devices, programs, networks and the Internet,
provide opportunities to enhance instruction, appeal to different learning styles and meet the educational goals of the
board. Through the school system’s technological resources, users can observe events as they occur around the
world, interact with others on a variety of subjects, and acquire access to current and in-depth information.
Use of technological resources should be integrated into the educational program. Technological resources should be
used in teaching the Common Core State Standards and in meeting the educational goals of the school board. The
curriculum committee should provide suggestions for using technological resources in the curriculum guides in
accordance with any administrative regulations developed by the superintendent. Teachers are encouraged to further
incorporate the use of technological resources into their lesson plans.
The superintendent shall ensure that school system computers with Internet access comply with federal requirements
regarding filtering software, Internet monitoring and Internet safety policies. The superintendent shall develop any
regulations and submit any certifications necessary to meet such requirements.
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The use of school system technological resources, such as computers and other electronic devices, networks,
and the Internet, is a privilege, not a right. Before using the Internet, all students must be trained about
appropriate on-line behavior. Such training must cover topics such as cyber bullying and interacting with others
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