Student Parent Handbook - Mount Mansfield Union High School

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• Athletic equipment such as skis, skateboards, hockey and lacrosse sticks are allowed on buses, but must be in equipment bags and be in the possession of the student at all times. The equipment may not take up additional space. Consequences for Violations of School Bus Expectations The bus driver handles initial violations. • First reported violation - an administrator may meet with the student and call the parent to advise what actions will be taken and a letter will follow. • Second reported violation - an administrator may meet with the student, parents, transportation supervisor, and driver to determine a course of action. The typical course of action will be a 3 day suspension of bus riding privileges. • Third reported violation - an administrator may meet with the student, parents, transportation supervisor, and driver to determine a course of action. The typical course of action will be a 10 day suspension of bus riding privileges. Repeated violations will result in one of the following: • Suspension of bus riding privileges. Suspension can vary from one day to up to the balance of the school year. • Detention, Alternative Day Program, or out of school suspension. • Certain serious and deliberate individual infractions may result in immediate suspension of bus riding privileges from one day up to the balance of the school year. • Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school when the student is suspended from riding the bus. • Parents and students should note that a bus suspension applies to all CESU busses, including athletic, activity, field trip and Technical Center buses. SCHOOL CHOICE Act 150, (Public High School Choice) allows MMU students to attend Champlain Valley Union High School, Colchester High School or South Burling High School. If students are interested in this option they should contact their school counselor. SKATEBOARDS While classes are in session (8:20—3:05), skateboarding is discouraged. After school, skate boarding is allowed once the busing is complete (approximately 3:30). Parents should understand that skateboarding activity is not supervised and students do so at their own risk. STUDY HALL EXPECTATIONS Study halls should be a time of sustained work or academic enrichment. The 38
guidelines for appropriate study hall activities are listed below: 1. Students should be completing homework or engaged in sustained silent reading the entire period. 2. Students may use the regular library pass system. The library must be used primarily for research, homework, or reading. 3. Students may go to one of the computer labs with the appropriate pass. 4. Students may work in pairs or small groups during study periods in classrooms or in the library; however, they should not distract other students. Teachers and staff may redirect students in groups by creating a space between working groups and quiet workers when necessary. 5. If a student is not working, the teacher or staff member may ask the student about homework and have him or her check homework PASS system to make sure all assignments are complete. 6. If homework is complete, students are expected engage in silent reading. 7. Personal music devices are permitted until the first school day after First Quarter Progress Reports are posted or mailed home. After this date, personal music devices may be used only as noted in the “Electronic Devices” section in this handbook. 8. No card playing in study hall. 9. Students may use technology to access and complete any school-related work or to read suitable electronic material such as news, magazine articles, or online books. SUBSTANCE ABUSE GUIDELINES We believe that every student has the right to a drug and alcohol free school and that it is the responsibility of all students, parents and school personnel to work together to achieve this goal. On staff is a student assistance program counselor (SAP) who works with students, faculty and families regarding substance abuse/use issues. Any student, while on school property or at a school function, who is found to be: • under the influence, possession or selling of any illegal substance, or • using, selling, or distributing any psycho-active drug not prescribed by a physician for said individual, or • using, selling, or distributing any look-alike drugs; or • possession or distribution of any drug paraphernalia; Is in violation of MMU’s substance abuse guidelines and may be subject to a 5 day suspension. Also: 1. The Vermont State Police will be notified and student may be subject to arrest. 2. The student may be required to complete a formal alcohol and drug assessment, including a urine screen, at the student’s own expense. The student will be required to schedule this appointment with a licensed alcohol and drug counselor within two weeks of the administration’s decision 39
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