Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

HEALTH & SAFETYACCIDENTSAll accidents/injuries must be immediately reported to the staff member in charge and the healthoffice.ANIMALS IN SCHOOLStudents are not allowed to bring any animals into the school unless authorized by administration. Ifany animals are brought to school, upon arrival, they must be taken directly to the appropriate roomfor the day and must be taken home at dismissal, unless otherwise authorized by administration.Animals may not be transported on school vehicles.BACKPACKSThe practice of carrying the weight of many textbooks, etc. in backpacks all day has caused a greatdeal of back strain and several injuries. Because of this and the necessity to teach organizational skills,the use of backpacks in the middle school during the day will no longer be allowed (This includes anybags used for carrying books). Middle school students will be allowed to use backpacks to transporttheir books to and from school, but they must be stored in their lockers during the school day.Teachers will be assisting students with locker strategies that will assure the timely arrival to classes.CAFETERIAHot and cold lunches are served each day in the cafeteria. Students must follow their schedules and eatat the designated time. The menu for the week is published monthly and is posted throughout theschool building.Students are to return trays, dishes, etc. to the counter and put all trash and paper products in thereceptacles provided for them before leaving the lunchroom. Each student will have a scheduledlunch period.Students are expected to use proper table manners, including returning their lunch trays, and followthe directions of the cafeteria monitors. Disruptive behavior, such as running and shouting, will not betolerated. Cafeteria privileges may be revoked for students who disregard these rules.DISPLAYING OF POSTERSAll posters or displays must be approved and initialed by an administrator. Posters are to be removedimmediately upon completion of the activity. Only designated areas are to be used for display.EARLY DISMISSAL FOR EMPLOYMENTThe application for permission to leave early must be obtained from the guidance department, andapproved by the High School Administration.50