North Student Handbook - Coppell Independent School District

LOCKERSIndividual lockers are provided for all students.Each student should use only the lockerassigned to him/her. Lockers remain under thejurisdiction of the school. The school reservesthe right to inspect all lockers at any time forhealth and safety reasons. Students have fullresponsibility for the security of their lockers.Disciplinary action and/or restitution forlocksmith services will be taken against anystudent that has been found tampering with alocker. A "jammed locker" is not an excuse forbeing tardy to class. Report to your class andreport the jammed locker to your teacher. Theteacher will guide you in the steps you need totake in order to obtain access to your locker. Inthe locker rooms, students should use thecombination locks that are provided by thecoaches and PE teachers. Lockers may besearched at any time there is reasonable cause todo so, with or without the presence of students.The school is not responsible for any privatelyowned items stored on school property.LOST AND FOUNDArticles found in and around the school shouldbe returned to the main office. Articles ofclothing are in the “Lost and Found Basket”located in the cafetorium. Items such as books,jewelry, watches, and glasses will be kept in theoffice until claimed by the owner. Periodically,all unclaimed clothing is given to a charitableorganization. It is helpful to mark your coatsand jackets with your name.MESSAGESOnly emergency messages will be given tostudents. Routine business should be taken careof before the student leaves home in themorning. In the event a student receives a call,he/she will be called out of class only in the caseof an emergency. Transportation arrangementsshould be made prior to coming to school.PERSONAL PROPERTY ANDVALUABLESThe school cannot be responsible for the loss ordestruction of a student's personal property. Forthis reason, valuable jewelry should not be wornto school. Students are also cautioned not tobring large amounts of money to school.Cameras, radios, tape recorders, cassette/CDplayers, cassette tapes, CD’s, video games,skateboards, card collections, and othervaluables should not be brought to school. Ifthey are taken up, a parent or guardian mustreclaim them.PORTAL REGISTRATIONPortal registration must be completed/updatedeach year in the summer prior to schedule pickup.POSTERS RELATING TO SCHOOLACTIVITIESUse the following guidelines when placing signsor posters on the walls: Posters must follow guidelines set forthby the sponsor of the organization.(Examples: Posters used in elections,sports, and publicity for schoolactivities.) Sponsors should review andinitial posters. Posters must be approved by theprincipal. The person or organization that put themup must remove posters at theappropriate time.STUDENT OR PARENT CONCERNSStudents or parents who have a concern shouldfirst communicate with the teacher. If theoutcome of that discussion is not satisfactory,they can request a conference with a counselor,assistant principal, or the principal. If notsatisfied at that level, they can request aconference with the superintendent, or hisdesignee. Ultimately, they may appear beforethe Board of Trustees in accordance with Boardpolicy.11