The school is actually a small community within itself. Every community has certain rules and regulations necessary to enable people therein to live and work together; this school is no different. McEwen School is quite unique in that it is a kindergarten through twelfth grade school where many of the facilities are shared by all of the students. This requires even more restrictive rules, in certain cases, than would be necessary at other schools because high school requirements directly affect what the elementary and junior high students can do and vice versa. Please be aware of this fact and try to be understanding when urles that affect you seem trivial and ludicrous, they are in effect to make every student's educational experience as positive as possible.
The purpose of this information packet is to provide you with directions on daily rutine as well as other important do's and don'ts to help make school life as smooth and orderly as possible.
I would like to give one overall guiding rule that will apply to everyone in virtually every situation, and that is BE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE--WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE--DOING WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING. If everyone will follow this very simple rule, all of us will be much better off.
VISITORS--We welcome your visits to our school; however, your visist must not interrupt classes. If you need to speak with a teacher, you should call the office to set up a conference during the teacher's planning period or at a time convenient for both parties. Teachers cannot be asked to leave their class during instructional time. Every effort will be made to address the immediate concerns of both parents and teachers.
If you need to see your child during the day, we will be glad to call them to the office. Classes do not need to be interrupted during instructional hours.
Anytime you visit the school you must report to the office immediately. If you are going anywhere in the building other than the office, you must sign in giving the time, your name, the person you will be visiting and the purpose of that visit. A Vistor's Pass will be issued and must be worn in a visible location on the front of your shirt. Please return the pass to the office and sign out before leaving.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
All students are expected to behave appropriately. In addition to, or in amplification of, the School Board Disciplinary Code (Appendix II of this information packet), some of the more common problem areas are outlined below:Student Conduct--
Students who are disruptive in class will be immediately removed from the class and assigned to in- school suspension for an appropriate length of time.Anytime students are in the hallways, they will talk quietly and refrain from horseplay and running. There will be no Public Display of Affection, or PDA, particularly kissing and holding hands anywhere at school. Students will refrain from touching other students at all times.
INTERNET--
A completed policy statement must be on file before any student is allowed to use the Internet. See "Terms and Conditions for Use if Internet"--Appendix VI.AUTHORITY--
Every student must understand that any teacher in this school has authority over them. It doesn't matter what grade the student is in or what grade the teacher teaches. All students will treat all teachers with the proper respect. Students will be expected to show respect at all times when responding to school personnel.CHEATING--
Cheating will not be tolerated and will earn the student a zero.GUM
Chewing gum is prohibited. Violators will, at a minimum, scrape gum from floors and from under tables and desks. Persistent violators will receive stronger punishment as appropriate.Eating candy, snacks, drinking cold drinks, etc., in the school building is prohibited, except in designated areas, due to the likelihood of spills and students leaving wrappers laying around. Special events, class parties, etc. may be conducted with prior approval of the principal.
ASSEMBLIES--
During assemblies students should be attentive and not exhibit inappropriate behavior. Whistling, uncalled for clapping, boisterousness, and talking during a program are inappropriate behavior. Applause should not be given after devotional, hymns, or other sacred songs.DRUGS AND ALCOHOL--
Drugs and/or alcohol sale, use, or possession is strictly prohibited. No student will possess, sell, give, use, or be under the influence of any illicit drugs, narcotics, or alcohol in or on school property, including buses or at any school function. Drug and alcohol paraphernalia is also prohibited. Violators will be expelled from school and reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency for legal action.SEARCHES--
All persons, lockers, containers and/or vehicles on school property or other school related event are subject to search as per Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4204 and 49-6-4205.STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING--
See County School Board Policy--Appendix V.MEDICATION--
If it is necessary for a student to take medication at school, a signed form from a parent must be turned in to the office along with the medication. All medication will be kept and dispensed from the office. In certain cases, medication may be given by the teacher. All medication must be sent in the original container. NO MEDICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED IN AN ENVELOPE, PLASTIC BAG, ETC.TOBACCO--
There will be no use of tobacco on school premises. Further, no student will possess tobacco in any form nor tobacco paraphernalia. Violators must be taken to court in accordance with state law. They will also receive an outomatic three(3) days suspension for the first offense.WEAPONS--
Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are prohibited and will be confiscated upon discovery. Disciplinary action consistent with School Board policy will be followed.BUSES--
Buses are provided to transport students from home to school and back. Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. Privileges can be taken away. Students causing problems on the bus will lose this privilege for an appropriate amount of time. The bus driver is in charge of the students while they are on the bus and students are expected to treat the driver with respect and follow his/her instructions willingly. See page eighteen(18) of Appendix II of this handout for School Board policy regarding buses.PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POV)--
Students are expected to ride the bus to and from school; however, if they drive a POV to school, several criteria must be met as outlined below.- student must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license.
- Student must obey all state and federal laws.
- the following information must be on file in the office and kept current:
- type and color of vehicle
- tag number
- copy of current driver's license or permit
- proof of insurance
- list of all students who ride iin vehicle
- written permission from parents of passengers who will ride in the POV
Students will only park in the student parking lot north of the High School building. When students arrive at school in the morning, everyone in the vehicle must exit and come into the school building. No one will be allowed to return to their vehicle until school is out in the afternoon. No weapons are permitted in the vehicle. All vehicles and their contents are subject to, and will be searched at random throughout the school year. The school is not liable for any loss or damage to student vehicles. Driving to school is a privilege which will be revoked if the afore mentioned regulations are not adhered to. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
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