TABLE OF CONTENTS - Pascack Valley Regional School District

PROCEDURESACADEMIC HONESTYThe goal of the school is to provide an educational environment in which studentslearn to work in an atmosphere where honesty is valued. Students who engage incheating and plagiarism are using someone else's work and efforts, claiming them astheir own, for their own benefit. For the purpose of this policy, cheating is defined asboth giving and receiving information for the purpose of improving grades on a quiz,test, essay, term paper, or homework. Plagiarism is also considered cheating.Electronic communication devices are prohibited in the classroom.A student who is identified as cheating or plagiarizing by giving or receiving answerson a quiz or test or copying someone else's work on essay, term paper, homework orother assignments will be disciplined according to the Disciplinary Code.ACTIVITY CANCELLATIONWhen school is closed as a result of weather conditions or early dismissal for anyreason, school-sponsored activities or community use of facilities may be canceled orpostponed. Please call 201-358-7060 or check the website for up-to-date information.In order to receive a message regarding closures, it is important to make sure theschool has current phone numbers and e-mail addresses.ADULT STUDENTSStudents who are 18 years of age or older will be treated as adults in accordance withthe Age of Majority Law (Chapter 81, P.L. 1972). Adult students, however, mustobey all school rules and regulations and are accountable for their conduct in school.Parents must sign all notes, specialized forms and releases, regardless of a student’sadult status. Calls will be made to confirm every student's release.ANNOUNCEMENTSThe Daily Bulletin, which contains notices, messages and information, is read duringPeriod 2 after the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcement requests may be submitted onthe form available on the school website. Submit requests by l0:00 a.m. one day priorto requested publication date.ATHLETIC/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAttendance for participationA student who is absent from school may not participate in any events after school onthat day. A student who arrives late to school after 10:51 will not have been inattendance for at least four hours and will not be permitted to participate in or practicefor school activities.Student eligibility for participation in athletic/co-curricular activitiesIn accordance with the Board of Education’s policy, a student must pass a minimum of30 credits (15 per semester) and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 permarking period and be in good standing according to attendance requirements in orderto be considered eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics or co-curricularactivities. Fourth quarter grades will determine eligibility for the first quarter of thefollowing year. A complete copy of Policy 6145.1 is available on our website atwww.pascack.k12.nj.us.ATTENDANCE REGULATIONSThe Board of Education recognizes and accepts its responsibility to provide athorough and efficient education for every student within the district in keepingwith the prevailing laws of the state. The Board can only fulfill its responsibility tostudents when they are present for all regularly scheduled classroom activities.11