4.0) STUDENT CONDUCT
4.1) Lunch Period:
Scribner-Snyder operates a closed campus for lunch period. Students will not be allowed to leave school during the noon hour. All lunches are to be eaten in the lunchroom. This includes lunches brought from home. Federal guidelines do not allow fast food to be delivered or brought in or selling of Pop during lunch. Therefore, Pop will not be allowed in the lunchroom.
Common courtesy and basic dining manners should be the student's guidelines for the cafeteria. Therefore it is inappropriate to:
1. Run to lunch. Students should enter through the west door to the main hall in the elementary.
2. Cut ahead of others.
3. Form more than one (1) line.
4. Take food from dining area.
5. Leave food on trays or on the tables when finished.
6. Litter the dining area.
7. Converse in a loud or boisterous manner.
8. Bang trays in trashcans to dislodge food. Please use your utensils to do so.
Students will remain in the cafeteria after eating on the days that the weather forces us to stay inside; Weather permitting students will congregate between the locker room areas and the HS building. Students will not interfere with elementary classes. Stairways in front of the HS entrances must be kept clear.
Proper grooming is one of the characteristics of a good school. Successful performance in the classroom and in inter-school competition is predominately equated with emphasis upon grooming habits. For these reasons modest dress is expected of everyone. Dress should not be offensive or revealing. We encourage our students to dress in a manner that will be a credit to Scribner-Snyder Schools.
Clothing and other apparel that will not be allowed are as follows:
and track tops, and shirts/blouses which allow midsection skin to show or are cut too low.
drugs, alcohol or tobacco will not be allowed. This would include disrespectful writings.
building or classroom.
7. Pajama pants type clothing and boxer shorts are unacceptable.
The administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of student dress. Violation of the dress code is subject to disciplinary action. This may include changing into different clothing, wearing a supplied T-shirt, being sent home to change, detention or a combination of action. When being sent home you will make up double the time gone after school that day.
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Students that hold authorized driver's licenses or driving permits may drive to school. A school permit only authorizes a student to drive to and from school by the shortest route and with no passengers except siblings that reside in the same household. Law enforcement officers are provided a list of students with school permits. Students WILL NOT drive at any time during school and are NOT ALLOWED in the parking lot during school hours or immediately prior to and after school without office approval. Student parking facilities are located West of the Vocational Building. Parking is not allowed on the street to the West of the Music and Vocational Buildings. We will reserve angled parking north of the Music Building (4 spots) for students on an award basis. The front of the HS and elementary buildings and bus parking lot are reserved for HS and elementary faculty.
Snowballing on school grounds or in the vicinity is prohibited. Violations of this rule will result in a 30 minute detention for the first offense and in-school suspension thereafter.
Each student is expected to spend some study time on the preparation of studies outside of the normal school day. The amount of time needed depends upon the individual and his/her class schedule.
4.6) Use of Telephone:
Teachers or students will not be called to the telephone or allowed use of the phone during class periods or study halls, except in cases of emergency. If it is necessary students may use the phone before and after school or during lunch. Use of the phone is not an excuse to be tardy to class. All calls must be made from the high school office. Phone hook ups in classrooms are used for faculty or emergency use.
Cell phones, pagers, and other wireless electronic devices are not allowed on your person or to be used during the school day or at activities where you are a direct participant. These items are to be left in your locker, vehicle or at home; If you would like cell phones can be left in the office for security. In the case of cell phones on the 1 st offense is confiscation and 30 minutes after school, 2 nd offense is confiscation and 30 minutes after school and 30 minutes before school the next day and parents are notified by phone, and 3 rd offense is 2 days in-school suspension and phone is picked up by the parent. Student is suspended from all activity practices, performances, and privileges.
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Organizations wanting to place notices in the bulletin must do so by 8:00 a.m. This must be signed by a sponsor or teacher and be delivered to the office secretary. Announcements will be read at the beginning of the 2nd period by the speech class students.
A daily bulletin will be typed and given to all teachers during the second period. It will also be posted on the Principal’s Bulletin Board on the 3 rd floor.
One of our expectations of all our students is to respect others. In that scope respect for authority is a given and we expect our students to respect the positions of teachers and staff at all times and in all situations. We will not tolerate disrespect and/or threats to other students or teachers and staff. A student removed from a class or study hall for unsatisfactory behavior will report to the principal's office.
On the 1 st offense the student will receive a zero grade for the class that day and make up 30 minutes detention after school that day with the teacher. The teacher will call the parent to alert them of the incident. On the 2 nd offense the procedure will be the same, but will not return to class until a parent has a meeting with the teacher and principal both present. On the 3 rd offense the procedure is the same as the 1 st and 2 nd offense, but the student will be removed permanently from the class, will lose credit for the class and the transcript will reflect a grade that is no greater than 50%.
If after any of the incidences the student fails to come in after school that day they will receive an in-school suspension and will still make up the time after school the day of the suspension. If behavior does not improve the student may be expelled.
Smoking by students is forbidden on school grounds or while on or at school-sponsored activities. Chewing tobacco is also forbidden on school grounds or while on school-sponsored activities. Since students are not allowed to smoke or chew tobacco on school property, there is no reason to bring cigarettes or tobacco to school. Possession of cigarettes or chewing tobacco will be treated as use of tobacco on campus. This means that if students carry cigarettes or tobacco in their pockets, purses, or have them in their lockers or vehicles they can expect punishment.
A student caught with cigarettes or tobacco substances, or any other controlled substances on his/her person or in his/her personal property will be suspended for three days on the first offense, and subject to expulsion on the second offense. The student will also be denied school activity according to school activity participation guidelines.
The display of affection between students in the school setting by such acts as holding hands, hugging, kissing, and similar behavior will not be condoned. It is in poor taste, it is embarrassing to those around the parties involved and it tends to hold those who behave in this manner up to ridicule by others. Such actions will result in loss of privileges, detention, and possible suspension from school, depending upon the frequency and nature of the behavior.
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When arriving at school students are to assemble in front of the HS. If the teacher on duty allows, students will assemble in the old gym at 7:55 a.m. The doors of the school will be opened at 8:10 a.m.; a bell will ring at this time. Students are not to be permitted to enter the building before this time without special permission or in the case of inclement weather. Upon entering the building students will proceed to their lockers and first period classes. No running in the halls and stairways of the building. Noise in the building should be kept at a minimum. Students are not to be in the HS building during lunchtime. BACK PACKS, BOOK BAGS AND PURSES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASS ROOMS. THEY SHALL BE KEPT IN YOUR HALL LOCKER DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
Suspensions will be either in-school or out-of -school in type. Students receiving in-school suspensions will be placed in a special area to do all assigned class work. Students in in-school suspension can receive credit for all class work completed during this suspension time. The administration reserves the right to rule on participation in extra-curricular practices or competitions during this time of suspension. Students receiving an out of school suspension will not be allowed to be on school property, in the school buildings, or allowed to participate in any school sponsored activity as a spectator or participant. Students receiving an out of school suspension may receive up to 75% for all completed work provided the work is turned in before school on the day the student returns to school (provided the disciplinary action allows makeup)
In the event that a student is issued a detention for unacceptable conduct, the serving of this detention time will supersede all other scheduled activities. Detentions are to be served by the student with the teacher assigning the detention. Detentions not served at the prescribed time will be doubled and a phone call placed by the teacher to the parent. If a student fails to serve the doubled detention they will be referred to the principal. When referred to the principal the student will be ineligible for all activities and school privileges including practices until the time is made up with the teacher. The principal’s disciplinary options for detentions not served can include added detention, in-school suspension, or out of school suspension.
4.15) Fighting:
Fighting will be punished by two 30 minute detentions on the first violation and in-school suspension of necessary lengths for subsequent altercations.
4.16) Locker Rooms:
Locker rooms will be off limits during the day, except for PE. We have had far too many thefts and incidences that warrant this. Remember to keep your lockers locked with a school issued lock. Always mark all clothing and shoes with your name using a magic marker to identify if needed. Shower heads are NOT to be removed. Please shut all showers off when finished. Please do your part and keep the locker rooms clean.
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4.17) Library and Study Hall Regulations:
A study period is conducted each period of the day for pupils not enrolled in class during that period. Regulations are necessary in study halls in order to avoid confusion and warrant attention to create an atmosphere conducive to a fair and equitable situation for all students involved. Students are expected to bring study materials (paper, books, pens, pencils) to study hall each day. In addition:
All students are to be in their assigned seats before the tardy and dismissal bells.
No student is allowed to be out of the study hall during the period without a properly signed and authorized pass.
Students in the study hall or library must keep their feet on the floor and not on tables, desks, or other chairs. Sleeping will not be allowed in study halls or in the library.
Students will be required to read a book for the first 10 minutes of study hall. This is sustained silent reading (SSR) for all at that time. No other activity will be allowed.
Student’s desiring to go to their lockers, the library, speak to another student, or to go to the restroom must check out at the supervisor’s desk on the proper form. All students signing out must record the initial of their first name and their full last name. Students must record the time they leave and the time they return.
Students signing out to lockers must return in three minutes. Only one boy and one girl may sign out to the restroom at a time for no longer than five minutes.
Students signing out to the library have 20 minutes and must return to the study hall before the period ends. The library is to be used for research. If the work by the student can be done in the study hall, the student will not be allowed to go into the library areas. Computers in the library may only be used by a student for 15 minutes.
Only one student at a time will be given permission to speak to another student. This person speaking will stand while talking to another student. Students are not to study together.
All passes from the study hall shall be signed by the teacher that originates the pass and also by the individual in charge that the student contacted away from the study hall. Any student wishing to confer with a faculty member or work under a faculty member’s direction during the student’s study hall period must obtain a signed pass IN ADVANCE from that faculty member.
Students coming to the study hall from a classroom when a teacher is absent or sick shall be treated like a regular class. These students will not be allowed to sign out to lockers, restrooms, the office or the library.
Students that are disruptive, disrespectful, or damage any property in the library/media room areas will lose their sign-out privileges to these areas for two weeks. A second offense of these above violations will result in a loss of library/media privileges from the study hall for the remainder of the semester. Students that are grounded from the library/media areas may still utilize the library areas before and after school.
Students that violate study hall rules may be given detentions, grounded in study hall, assigned a different seat, or sent to the office by the teacher. 21
Periodically during the school year various organizations and/or classes will sponsor a student dance. Listed here are some specific guidelines that will be followed at school sponsored student dances.
1. Students must be dressed in an appropriate and respectable manner. Displays of affection will not be tolerated. Those not adhering will be asked to leave.
2. Students who have consumed alcohol or used illegal controlled substances prior the beginning of the dance will not be allowed to enter the dance. Students using alcohol, illegal controlled substances or tobacco products during the dance will be dealt with according to the student handbook. This would include calling police authorities.
3. All dates with individuals who are not enrolled in the Scribner-Snyder Community School for all dances must be cleared with the administration or sponsor of the organization sponsoring the dance. Dates of ages 21 and over will not be permitted.
4. All dances will end before or at 12 o'clock midnight.
5. TWO sponsors must attend each dance. Sponsors will be either faculty members or parents approved of by the administration.
6. The dance area will be cleaned up by the sponsoring organization the same night of the
dance or the next morning after the day of the dance.
7. Students will sign in and sign out noting the time for each. You will not be allowed to re-enter after leaving the dance.
1. All other dances will be held in the commons area in the elementary.
2. Students who leave the dance will not be re-admitted to the dance.
3. Dances will be over at 11:00 p.m. Time limits may be altered with the principal’s approval.
4. Junior High Students are not permitted to attend the Prom or Homecoming Dance. Junior High students may attend the Sweetheart Dance. Junior High dances will be sponsored by Student Council with a 10:00 pm limit. There must be a minimum of 3 parent sponsors.
5. The adult sponsors of all dances will closely monitor the entrance and exit area of the dance area.
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4.19) Student Transportation
Bus Schedule for Late Start Days
When the weather causes school to begin at any time other than normal, and the radio report states that the bus will run accordingly the following adjustments will be made. The normal bus schedule is as follows: depart Snyder at 7:40 a.m., depart Scribner at 8:00 a.m. Therefore, if a 2 hour late start has been issued the buses will leave Snyder at 9:40 a.m. and Scribner at 10:00 a.m., and classes will begin at 10:15 a.m. The students should arrive in time to make the scheduled departure.
** A Missed Bus Departure – becomes the responsibility of the parent to see that their student gets to the correct center for classes.
Riding the School Bus
1. The driver is in full charge of the bus and the students. Students shall comply promptly and cheerfully with his requests.
2. Upon entering the bus the student shall immediately be seated. The driver may assign seats to the students. Seats may not be reserved by students. Students are to remain seated. Arms and legs are not to be extended into the aisle.
3. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed by
students. Any pupil who is guilty of unbecoming conduct, of using
inappropriate language, or abusing or casting reflections upon the driver or
upon the other pupils may forfeit the right to ride on the bus.
4. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is discouraged.
5. During the bus trip students shall remain in their seats.
6. Teasing, scuffling, holding, hitting or using hands, feet or body in an objectionable
manner which can cause distraction or injury to occupants on the bus is not permitted.
7. No part of a student’s body shall be extended through a bus window. Windows and doors are opened or closed only by permission of the bus driver.
8. Students use the emergency exit door only when an emergency exists.
9. When the bus is stopped for a railroad crossing, students must be quiet.
10. Damage to the bus by a student shall be reported to the driver. In cases of malicious damage, the school district expects to be compensated for the damage.
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Upon Leaving the School Bus
1. Students shall not leave their seat until the bus comes to a full stop and the driver has opened the door.
2. Students should always cross the road in front of the bus AFTER the driver gives the signal and they have looked both ways to make sure they can cross safely.
3. Students will be discharged only at the approved school bus stop unless a written exception by a parent or school official has been given to the driver.
4. Students should go directly from their bus stop to their home.
Discipline and Penalties
A school bus driver has the authority and the responsibility to discipline pupils on the school bus. Violation will be reported to the parents and to the superintendent. Continued violation of these rules and regulations can render pupils liable for temporary or permanent suspension from riding the bus during the school year.
4.20) Failure to Complete Homework / Assignments:
Homework/Assignments are not optional. They are an integral part of the learning process and subsequent grade for each class. The direct results of this behavior are personal loss of responsibility for learning, getting behind in class, and failure in the class which in turn leads to behavior problems not to mention the possibility of ineligibility.
To change the attitude of our students and to hold them directly responsible for their actions teachers will keep the students after school until 4:00 pm. Depending on the teachers schedule they may keep the student until 4:15 if necessary to complete the work.
LATE WORK - Missing, Incomplete, or Unacceptable Work will result in after school detention. Students will receive up to 70% credit on the above situations. Work later than two days will receive a zero (0) grade.
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