NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 2 Student and Parent Handbook 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… … ……….5 Introduction (school description)………………………………………………………………………… … ....5 Mission Statement……………………………………………………………………………………………...5 Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………...5 School Hours (general arrival/dismissal rules)……………………………………………………………… .... 6 2. Student Discipline: Conduct and Behavior…………………………………………………………………6 Student Honor Code……………………………………………………………………………………… … … . 6 Student Honor Pledge…………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Application of Student Honor Code Policy…………………………………………………………………….6 Parental Support of Disciplinary Actions………………………………………………………………………7 Bullying Policy Statement……………………………………………………………………………………...7 Lower School Discipline Policy………….…………………………………………………………………… . 8 Discipline Policy Grades 6 through 12…………………………………………………………………………9 Academic Probation…………………………………………………………………………………………...13 Insulting Instructional Personnel; Disturbing School Functions………………………………………… ….. ..13 Drug Free Policy………………...………………………………………………… … ……… … ……… … …..13 Weapons Policy – Zero Tolerance………………………………………………………………………… … ..15 Personal Items and Valuables……………………………………………………… … …………… … … ……..18 3. Policies: Social Guidelines and Procedures………………………………………………………… … …..18 Sexual Harassment Policy……………………………………………… … ………………………………….18 General Computer Use Policy………………………………………………………………………………...18 Acceptable Use of Computers and Internet…………………………………………………………………...18 Social Networking and Gaming…………………………...… … …………………………………………….22 Cellular Phones and Electronics………………………………………………………………………………22 Recording of Classes………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………………… … … ……….23 Attendance Policy and Absence………………………………………………………………… …… … … ...24 Tardiness………………………………………………………………………………………………………26 Public Displays of Affection…………………………………………………………………………… … ….26 Academic Obligations for Missed Classes……………………………………………… … …………………26 Accidents and Injuries………………………………………………………………………… … …………...26 Fire Drills; Emergency Evacuation …………………………………………… … ……………………… … ..27 Assemblies…………………………………………………………………….……………… … ……… … …27 Field Trips……………………………………………………………………………………………………..27 Start of the Day…………………………………………………………………………………… …… …….27 End of the Day Dismissal……………………………………………………………………………………..27 Clubs/Student Activities………………………………………………………………………………………27 Conferring with Students………………………………………………………………………… … …… … ...28 4. Curriculum/Academic Policies………………………………………………………………… … ……….28 Lower School Achievement Levels……………………………………………………………………….…..28 Honor Roll Middle School………………………………………………………………………………….…28 National Junior Honor Society Middle School………………………………………………………………..28 Honor Roll Upper school……………………………………………………………………………………...29 National Junior Honor Society Upper School…………………………………………………………… … …29