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GENERAL INFORMATIONARRIVAL AT SCHOOLAll students driven to school in private cars should be dropped off/picked up on school property.However, if it is necessary to drop off/pick up students at a location that will require the student to crossa roadway to access or leave Northwestern, students are to cross only at the designated crosswalks.Students are reminded that once they arrive on the Northwestern campus they are not to leave withoutschool personnel permission until the end of the regular school day. Drivers are reminded they are notto use the grassy areas or roadways in front of the school for dropping off or picking up students.LEAVING CAMPUSAt the end of the instructional day, students not involved in extra-curricular activities must leavecampus within 20 minutes.CARE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDSEvery student at Northwestern High School should take personal pride in the appearance of theschool buildings and surroundings. Students who have this pride resent the defacing of walls andfurniture by those who do not. Students who deface/destroy school property or intentionally leave litterare subject to disciplinary consequences ranging from work detail, suspension, expulsion, and/orfinancial restitution for damages.A few guidelines are:1. Put waste paper in receptacles found in rooms, corridors, parking lots, and on sidewalks.2. Keep desks and walls clean.3. Exercise special care in the restrooms to keep them clean at all times.4. Students are not to walk or sit on the grass in the main courtyard and surrounding areas.Please use the sidewalks and benches provided.RECYCLINGAll members of the Northwestern community should recognize the need for and the benefits ofrecycling. Therefore, students, staff members, and visitors are asked to place recyclable materials in thedesignated areas on campus. Please join in making Northwestern campus a clean and attractive learningenvironment for everyone.ENTRANCE TO BUILDINGSStudents may enter the building at 8:20 a.m. daily. No students are allowed in the hallways orclassrooms before 8:20 a.m. with the exception of the cafeteria which is open for breakfast and in caseof inclement weather. Students are instructed not to congregate in such a manner as to block sidewalkpassage ways.INCLEMENT WEATHERRock Hill School District Three administration informs local media stations by 6:30 a.m.concerning school opening delays or school cancellation. Students and parents are encouraged NOT tocall the radio and television stations, but to listen for such announcements. Families will receive anautomated phone call from the district / school concerning closings or delays.In the event the school day must be shortened due to bad weather conditions, appropriateannouncements will be made through the media and Rock Hill School District Three AdministrativeOffices.2121