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TABLE OF CONTENTSSchool Committee, Administration and Staff.7Section 1: Academic Information. 8Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations:.8Core Values: . 8Learning Expectations: . 8Civic and Social Expectations: . 8Accreditation Statement . 8Advanced Placement Courses . 8Agendas . 9Audit Requirements . 9College Entrance Testing . 9Course Change Process. 9Equal Educational Opportunities . 10Extra Help . 10Grading and Progress Reports . 10Progress Reports and Report Cards . 10Final Assessment . 10Incomplete Quarter or Course Grades . 11Honor Roll . 11Make-Up Work . 11Summer School . 11Promotion Procedures . 11Credits for Graduation and Promotion . 12Senior Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian . 12Guidance . 12Homework . 12Hours of Operation . 12Parent Conferences . 12Schedule Rotation . 12Special Education . 12School Age Child with Special Need . 13Student Records . 13General Provisions . 13Directory Information Notice . 13Rights of Parents with No Physical Custody . 14Amending Your Child’s Record . 14Notice on Transfer to Other Schools . 15Destruction of Records. 15Access to Student Work . 15Information to Military. 15Section II: General Information . 16Academic and Extra-Curricular Conflicts . 16Age of Majority . 16Attendance Policy . 16Tardiness and Early Dismissal . 17Tardiness to School . 17Attendance and Participation in Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities to include Prom and Dances. 17-1-
Attendance Policy Appeal Process. 18Conflict Resolution . 18Court Orders . 18Directed Study Expectations and Procedures . 18Early Dismissal from School. 19Emergency Procedures . 19Building Evacuation . 19Lockdown . 20Shelter In-Please – Medical Emergency . 20Shelter In-Place – Disturbance . 20Extra-Curricular Activities / Sports Attendance . 21Field Trips and/or Exchange Trips. 21Food and Drink . 21Guideline for Cotillion, Proms, and Other Dances . 21Library . 21Rules and Regulations . 22Material Loan Procedures . 22Lockers . 22Lost and Found . 22Lunch . 23No School Announcements . 23Passes . 23Re-Entry into School . 23School Choice . 23Senior Lunch Privileges . 23Student Council and Class Officer Election Procedures . 24Student Health Services . 24School Immunization Law . 24Student Visitors. 25Work Permits . 25Section III: Discipline Code . 25Non-Discrimination Statement . 25Nondiscrimination. 26Statement of Student Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities . 26South Hadley High School Values . 26Purpose . 26Scope . 27Authorized Officials . 27Implementation of the Discipline Code . 27Administrative Discretion . 27Conclusion . 27Definitions . 27Suspension: . 27Expulsion: . 27School Program: . 27Approval . 27Student Conduct and Discipline . 28Transfer Students . 28Disciplinary Procedures in the Classroom . 28-2-
Electronic Devices . 28Code of Conduct . 29Detention Rules . 29Saturday Detention Rules. 29Social Probation . 30Suspensions, Expulsions and the School-Wide Education Service Plan . 30Suspension Rules. 30Internal Suspension Rules . 30Plagiarism . 31Planning Room . 31Violations/Penalties . 32Section A: Weapons/Violence . 32Section B: Substances. 33Section C: Harassment / Civil Rights. 35Section D: Computer Violations / Plagiarism . 35Section E: Miscellaneous Offenses . 36Section F: Bus Transportation . 39Notes on Violations / Penalties / Consequences . 40School Bus Regulations . 40Parking / Student Driver Regulations . 41Fan Behavior . 42Freedom of Expression . 42Searches of Lockers, Desks, Computers, Clothing, Cars, Students:. 43Drug / Alcohol Policy . 43Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use by Students Prohibited . 44Procedures Relative to Drugs and Alcohol . 44Voluntary Admission of Problem with Substance Use . 44Suspicion of Use of Alcohol, Drugs, or Other Controlled/Illegal Substance . 44Possession and/or Use of Weapons, Controlled Substances, and Assault . 45Felony Complaint or Felony Conviction of Student . 45Bullying Prevention and Intervention . 46Commitment . 46Definition of School Staff . 46Definition of Bullying . 46Cyber-Bullying . 47Procedures Related to Acts of Retaliation . 47Bullying Prohibited . 47Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan . 47Reporting . 48Investigation Procedures. 49Disciplinary Actions . 49Assistance . 49Documentation . 49Programs . 49Staff Development . 50Parent/Guardian Education . 50Criminal Harassment . 50Hazing - Penalties . 51Physical Restraint . 51-3-
School District General Policy . 51What Constitutes Physical Restraint? . 52Who May be Involved in Physical Restraint? . 52When is the Use of Physical Restraint Appropriate? . 52When is the Use of Physical Restraint Prohibited? . 52What Amount of Force May be Used When Physical Restraint is Appropriate? . 53What Safety Procedures are required in the Use of Physical Restraint? . 53What Types of Physical Restraint and Separation Techniques are prohibited?. 53How Long May the Physical Restraint Continue?. 53What is the Difference between Seclusion and Time-Out? . 53What Notification is Required Following the Use of Physical Restraint? . 54What Must be Included in the Written Report to Parents/Guardians Following a Restraint? . 54What Action Other than the Written Report is Required Following a Restraint? . 54Principal Monthly Review . 55What Information Is Reported to the State Regarding the Use of Physical Restraint? . 55Staff Training Requirements . 55Procedures for Receiving and Investigating Complaints . 56Title IX / Chapter 622 and 504 Regulations. 56Nondiscrimination Prohibition of Sexual Harassment or Discrimi
As a student at South Hadley High School, you are a member of great community of people. To function effectively, there must be clear norms and guidelines to define how we work together. The South Hadley High School Student Handbook has been developed in an effort to outline our expectations, rules and procedures. Please read it carefully and .
