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24-Hour Accident Coverage may be added to the School Time Accident Coverage for an additionalpremium. If elected, coverage will be provided for accidents occurring during the time not covered bythe School Time Accident Coverage, subject to the exclusions. 24-Hour Accident Coverage is notautomatic -- parents/guardians must complete and submit enrollment form and premium.When 24-Hour Accident Coverage is elected, together with the School Time Accident Coverageprovided by your school, insurance coverage is in force around the clock.• includes weekends• includes vacation periods, including summer vacation• includes coverage at home or while awaySchool insurance should be considered to be only supplementary. It does not take the place ofregular policy coverage.FEES/TEXTBOOK FINESStudents are expected to keep copies of all receipts issued to them for any financial transactionsconducted with the school. Students will be asked to produce their copies of the receipts whenever anytransaction is in question.Students enrolled in AFJROTC are responsible for paying a uniform cleaning charge. Those notwishing to use the school contractor must have their uniform commercially cleaned and pressed beforereturning it to AFJROTC.Students are responsible for maintaining and returning all textbooks or other Northwestern propertyissued to them. Students will be responsible for paying full replacement costs for any lost or severelydamaged textbook or other materials. Damage fees will be collected for minor damages and failure touse a book cover.Sharing lockers, not locking lockers, leaving books in classrooms, and or leaving books/bookbagsunattended are strongly discouraged. Northwestern is not responsible for the care of books or otherNorthwestern property issued to students.Students receiving fines are expected to pay those fines immediately or work out a payment planwith administration. Failure to follow this plan will result in additional late fee fines for textbooks andstudent temporary IDs. Students owing money for textbooks or other materials may not be allowed toparticipate in extra-curricular activities. These students will have a hold on transcripts and will notreceive parking permits or diplomas until the financial obligation is met or a plan of payment isapproved by the school or district authority. Students must clear all financial obligations to be eligiblefor graduation.Students who have lost a textbook/agenda notebook and have had that textbook recovered byanother party will be charged a $2.00 recovery fee. Students who fail to turn in a textbook during thedesignated textbook return time will be charged $2.00.LOST AND FOUNDStudents who have lost an item during the school year should first check with their teachers to seeif the item has been found. If necessary, students should visit the school media center to inquire aboutany missing item before or after school or during lunch. Turned in items will be tagged with a“received” date. Items will be kept for 2 weeks and then disposed of.Parents are reminded that personal items should be clearly and permanently marked. This will aidschool personnel in helping your student recover lost items. Items of significant value should not bebrought to school.Northwestern High School assumes no responsibility for personal items that are lost by or stolenfrom students.MEDIA CENTERThe media center, located in "A" Building, offers a collection of books, magazine and newspapers.The atmosphere is quiet and conducive to reading and study. Twelve computers, equipped withMicrosoft Office and DISCUS databases for research are also available for students to use.2525