Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOLState Education Law states that children who turn 16 years of age, during the school year must remainin school until the end of that school year. If a student leaves to attend another school, he/she shouldsecure a transfer and immunization records from the Guidance Office to present to his/her new school.It is important that the student notify both the Guidance Office and the Assistant Principal’s office thathe/she is leaving. The Guidance Office provides a check-out sheet to facilitate such matters. Schoolbooks should be returned to the respective subject matter teachers, and the student’s gym and halllockers should be cleaned out before he/she leaves. * State Law indicates July 1, as the beginning ofthe school year.POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)This program is focused on rewarding students for positive behavior during the school day, primarilyin areas such as the hallways and cafeteria. In an effort to increase school spirit, decrease negativebehaviors, and foster a school community of tolerance and acceptance, the PBIS team will host eventsthroughout the school year that are geared towards encouraging respectful, responsible, and safestudent behavior.DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACTNew York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) seeks to provide the State’s publicelementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free fromdiscrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school busand/or at a school function. The Dignity Act Coordinator is Mr. Nicholas Millas. He can be reachedat nmillas@onteora.k12.ny.us or (845) 657 – 2373 x2101.16