Student Handbook - McKinney Independent School District

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• Keep feet, books, instrument cases, and other objects out of the aisle.• Not deface the bus, van, or its equipment.• Not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the window,or throw objects within or out of the bus or van.• Not possess or use any form of tobacco on school buses.• Observe all usual classroom rules.• Be seated while the vehicle is moving.• Fasten their seat belts, if available.• Wait for the driver’s signal upon leaving the bus or van and before crossing in front ofthe vehicle.Misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct; bus-ridingprivileges may be suspended.VANDALISMThe taxpayers of the community have made a sustained financial commitment for the construction andupkeep of school facilities. To ensure that school facilities can serve those for whom they are intended—both this year and for years to come—littering, defacing, or damaging school property is not tolerated.Students will be required to pay for damages they cause and will be subject to criminal proceedings aswell as disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.VIDEO CAMERASFor safety purposes, video/audio equipment may be used to monitor student behavior, including on busesand in common areas on campus. Students will not be told when the equipment is being used.The principal will review the video/audio recordings routinely and document student misconduct.Discipline will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLGeneral VisitorsParents and others are welcome to visit district schools. For the safety of those within the schooland to avoid disruption of instructional time, all visitors must first report to the principal’s office,and must comply with all applicable district policies and procedures. All campuses utilize aRaptor V-Soft System to sign visitors in to the campus.Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time are permitted only with approval of theprincipal and teacher and only so long as their duration or frequency does not interfere with thedelivery of instruction or disrupt the normal school environment.All visitors are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy and conduct; disruptivebehavior will not be permitted.WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOLA student under 18 may be withdrawn from school only by a parent. The school requests notice from theparent at least three days in advance so that records and documents may be prepared. The parent mayobtain a withdrawal form from the principal’s office.- 52 -
On the student’s last day, the withdrawal form must be presented to each teacher for current gradeaverages and book clearance; to the librarian to ensure a clear library record; to the clinic for healthrecords; to the counselor for the last report card and course clearance; and finally, to the principal. Acopy of the withdrawal form will be given to the student, and a copy will be placed in the student’spermanent record.A student who is 18 or older, who is married, or who has been declared by a court to be an emancipatedminor, may withdraw without parental signature.- 53 -
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