POLICIES & PROCEDURES


Attendance, Dress and Grooming
Emergency Medical Treatment, and Medicine



ATTENDANCE
When returning to school after an absence, a student must bring a note, signed by the parent, that describes the reason for the absence; a note signed by the student, even with the parent's permission, will be considered a forgery and the student will be disciplined.
An absence for health care appointments is excused if the student begins classes or returns to school on the same day. A note from the health care agency is required.

A student absent for any reason is encouraged to make up specific assignments missed and/or to complete additional in-depth study assigned by the teacher.

A student who must leave school during the day must bring a note from his or her parent that morning. A student who becomes ill during the school day should, with the teacher's permission, report to the school nurse. The nurse will decide whether or not the student should be sent home and will notify the student's parent.

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DRESS AND GROOMING
The District's dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and teach respect for authority.
The following guidelines will be observed:
1. Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes with cleats will not be permitted.
2. Hats or head covering of any type may not be worn in the building.
3. Students are not permitted to wear short-shorts. Knee length shorts will be permitted.
a. Short-shorts, tennis shorts, athletic shorts, gym shorts, cycling shorts or outer clothing
made from lycra material will not be acceptable attire for students. "Layering" of shorts will not be allowed. This shall include boxer shorts being worn over other clothing.
b. Skirts and/or dresses will not be shorter than the allowed long shorts.
c. Oversized, sagging pants are not allowed.
4. Any clothing that may advertise or imply sex, drugs, alcohol, profanity, etc., or that may distract from the learning process, is not permitted.
5. Shirts or blouses must be long enough so as not to expose the mid-section. Shirts must be buttoned and tank tops or muscle shirts are not allowed. Low-cut blouses are unacceptable.


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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
Each year parents are asked to complete an emergency care form that includes a place for parental consent for school officials to obtain medical treatment for the student, as permitted by law. Other information that may be required in case of an emergency should be provided and updated by the parents as necessary.
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MEDICINE AT SCHOOL
A student who must take prescription (or nonprescription) medicine during the school day must bring a written request from his or her parent, and the medicine, in its properly labeled container, to the campus nurse or designee. With medical discretion, the campus nurse or designee will either give the medicine at the proper times or give the student permission to take the medication as directed.