Student Handbooks JFK Student Handbook 2017-2018 | Page 11

• walk at all times in the building ; stay on right side of hall .
• stay on right side going up and down stairs .
• follow directions of all staff the first time given .
TELEPHONE Cell phones may not be used during the school day . Calls to parents are to be made in the house offices . Only calls that are emergencies will be allowed from the house offices . Possession or use of any mobile telecommunication device ( i . e ., cell phone , walkie-talkie , etc .) is prohibited by state statute . All cell phones must be picked up by a parent / guardian if confiscated .
DRESS CODE
1 . The Enfield Board of Education ( Policy 5132 ) declares that appropriate dress is essential in order to create and maintain the best educational environment for the students in the Enfield Public Schools . This environment must allow all students to learn and teachers to teach without distraction or disruption to the learning environment as well as be indicative of the dignity , pride and respect which our students have for our school , our community and for themselves .
A . Restrictions on freedom of student dress shall be applied whenever the mode of dress in question : 1 ) Is not clean , modest , and appropriate to the school situation ; 2 ) Disrupts the educational process ; 3 ) Constitutes a safety or health hazard for the student or those around the student ; 4 ) Damages school property ; 5 ) Is contrary to law .
2 . Restrictions on freedom of dress and adornment may not : A . Reflect discrimination as to civil rights ; B . Enforce particular codes of morality or religious tenets .
3 . The Superintendent of Schools shall develop administrative regulations with respect to stduent dress through cooperative planning with staff , students and parents . Such regulations would be subject to approval by the Board of Education .
ACADEMICS
HONOR ROLL
High Honors :
3.6 average with no grade lower than a B- .
Honors :
3.0 average with no more than one ( 1 ) C .
REPORT CARD / PROGRESS REPORTS Report Cards are issued four times a year . Halfway between each report card date or at any other time needed , progress reports are sent home . These notices can apply to any subject and may indicate good work as well as unsatisfactory progress . Suggestions for improvement may be included in the notice . As a student , you should follow your teacher ’ s recommendations or suggestions in order that you will be working to your full capacity at the end of the quarter . A Progress Report and Report Card are invitations for your parents to call or come to school to discuss your progress with the teacher . We urge you to do this . If you are issued a Progress Report you will sign your name to it . Take it home for your parent ’ s signature and then return it to the teacher from whom you received it .
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