PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Perfect attendance awards will be given at the end of the year. The principal reserves the right to waive one day toward the attendance award.
PETITIONS, SIGNS
Permission of the principal is required before anyone may circulate petitions or documents to be signed by individuals.
Permission of the principal is required before posting signs or information anywhere in the school building or on school grounds.
PLANNERS
A signed Planner is required for passage from class. If a student has an unsigned Planner and is out of class, the consequence is 30 minutes detention. A lost Planner will be impounded for 10 school days then returned to the student. A second lost Planner incident will result in impounding for 20 school days. A third lost Planner incident will result in revocation of the Planner for the remainder of the school year. An impounded or revoked Planner may not be replaced.
PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
Students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or computer systems. E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by teachers or the administration. Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules, or any other classroom rules relating to computer use are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school.
Identifiable student images shall not be posted on district or school websites without prior written permission from the student and, if under 18, the student's parent or guardian. The mailing address, telephone number or other personally identifiable information about any student shall not be posted on district or school web sites. All applicable requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) shall be followed.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
The only allowed public display of affection at Fredonia High School is holding hands.
PUBLICATIONS
All school publications must meet school and district policies and standards.
PURCHASING BY STUDENTS
To purchase any item with school funds, the following procedures must be followed:
1. Requisitions must be filled out completely, signed by the student and sponsor of the club or organization and submitted to the office for approval at least three days in advance of the purchase.
2. Purchases made without following the procedures outlined will not be paid for with school or activity funds.
No student is allowed to sign a ticket for a purchase at any merchant. Only teachers or administrators may sign for a purchase.
RESIDENT POLICY
1. Resident students - students in USD 484 will be considered resident students when: (1) the parents or legal guardian lives within the boundaries of the school district, (2) due to the failure of a family home (death, separation, or divorce) he/she is living with a relative or adult friend who is contributing the major portion of financial support for the student, (3) the student is a ward of the court and the court has appointed a guardian, future parents, or parole supervisor, (4) SRS is custodian.
2. Non-resident students - all students that do not meet the residency requirements as outlined in the above paragraph are non-resident students. Non-resident students will be admitted to enroll only to the extent that facilities, personnel, and equipment are readily available and only with approval of building principal and superintendent. Non-resident students with poor discipline and behavior record in previous schools will receive a careful review of their records, and if necessary, a review of the case by the Board.
3. Any student changing residence within the district must notify the Office in advance.
SENIOR LUNCH OPPORTUNITY
Seniors in good standing have the opportunity to leave the campus for lunch. An unexcused tardy upon return or three absences of any kind in a 9-week grading period will result in a 10-day revocation of the off-campus opportunity. Seniors must use the main east doors upon return and the Drinks/Food regulation must be followed.
SPORTSMANSHIP/STUDENT SPECTATOR CONDUCT
Students attending athletic contests must follow school regulations and policies except the “no hat” rule.
Students are expected to remain in the bleachers except to use restrooms or the concession stand.
Students will remain on the Fredonia side of a gym or field.
Students who leave an athletic contest may not return.
Students will be courteous to all participants, officials, coaches, sponsors, staff and fans.
Students will abide by and respect the official’s decisions.
Students will win with character and lose with dignity.
Students will display appreciation for good performance regardless of the team.
Students will exercise self-control and reflect positively upon self, team and school.
Students asked to do anything by a teacher, administrator, district employee or official must comply or risk suspension from contests for the remainder of the season or year.