Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

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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
ATHLETICSINTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCTFOR ONTEORA STUDENT-ATHLETESAny student joining an athletic team accepts the added responsibility of that membership.Being a part of an athletic team(s) is a privilege. Student-athletes must abide by the rules, regulations,responsibilities and guidelines that accompany this privilege. Student-athletes must adhere to the rulesset forth by the Onteora Central School District, Mid-Hudson Athletic League, Section IX, and theNew York State Public High School Athletic Association.PERSONAL AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES1. All athletes have a responsibility to achieve and remain in top physical condition during theirsport season.2. The building and maintenance of team morale is the responsibility of all athletes.3. Athletes must comply with all team rules and regulations. If an athlete fails to comply with thestandards, and indicates an insufficient desire to participate, he/she may be denied the privilegeof participating.Equipment:1. Every athlete is responsible for the security of his or her own equipment.2. Care in the use of school-owned athletic equipment is expected.3. An athlete is financially responsible for issued equipment. Athletic equipment is to be usedonly for the activity for which it was issued.4. Student-athletes will not be allowed to try out or practice for the next sport season until allequipment is accounted for. Graduating seniors will have awards and diplomas withheld.Policy for Changing Teams:Once the sport season has started, any athlete wishing to change from one team to another, may only do so withthe consent of the Athletic Director and coaches of both teams involved. Changing teams can be detrimental toteam morale and unfair to the athletes of both teams. If all agree that no ill effects will be suffered, it may bepermitted.If a student-athlete quits a team, they will forfeit all privileges for awards and may jeopardize chances for futureparticipation.ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS1. All student-athletes must be in attendance for the full school day in order to compete in acontest and/or practice on that day. Legal excuses for part day absences, such as doctor’sappointments meet this attendance requirement. Part day absences shall be defined by nomore than three consecutive periods. Attendance in school related activities counts towardfulfilling attendance requirements.17
Page 2 and 3: A Message from the Onteora Middle &
Page 4 and 5: TABLE OF CONTENTSPrincipal’s Mess
Page 6 and 7: ACADEMICSACADEMIC ELIGIBILITYStuden
Page 8 and 9: SAT Test DatesTest Date Registratio
Page 10 and 11: Local 1,2Local Diplomawith AppealIE
Page 12 and 13: 2. Any student applying for early a
Page 14 and 15: INCOMPLETE GRADESAn incomplete grad
Page 16 and 17: 1 st QuarterWednesday, Sept.5, 2012
Page 20 and 21: 2. Student-athletes must be prepare
Page 22 and 23: on site of said contest. A subseque
Page 24 and 25: 1. If a student-athlete is injured
Page 26 and 27: position. When these conferences ar
Page 28 and 29: SPORT TEAMSSports - Onteora Middle
Page 30 and 31: 4. A monitor at the attendance desk
Page 32 and 33: “Violent student” means a stude
Page 34 and 35: Second Offense: The device will be
Page 36 and 37: 6. Intentionally damaging or destro
Page 38 and 39: If the conduct of a student is rela
Page 40 and 41: 6. Reporting a false alarm, arson,
Page 42 and 43: 2. PINS PetitionsThe district may f
Page 44 and 45: participation in any school based a
Page 46 and 47: teachers or the building administra
Page 48 and 49: Participation in Grade Level Class
Page 50 and 51: Math Team 9 th - 12 th GradersThe M
Page 52 and 53: HEALTH & SAFETYACCIDENTSAll acciden
Page 54 and 55: 3. Immediate care of students who b
Page 56 and 57: A child may be exempted from the im
Page 58 and 59: OFF LIMIT AREASDuring school hours,
Page 60 and 61: applicant must see his/her physicia
Page 62 and 63: LATE BUS RUNS#1 Pine HillBus will t

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