This reference book is prepared in an attempt to announce to students, parents and friends of Giddings High School some matters concerning its organization, regulations, and activities. Properly used it will assist students in finding their place in high school life.

It is the constant aim of the Board of Education, the community, and the administration to provide an adequate physical plant, good equipment, and an efficient faculty that will make time spent in Giddings High School profitable and enjoyable.

We remind you and your parents that all visitors need to sign in when they come on campus during the school day. This procedure is law that is designed to protect the health and safety of all students. Please stop by the office, sign in, and get a visitor’s badge. Please feel free to come to the office or go to any teacher for help in solving your problems. It is better to meet problems as they occur rather than to hope they will solve themselves. The administration and faculty are here for the purpose of serving you and the citizens of this community.

We encourage parents to study this book with the student in order that they may more fully understand and appreciate student opportunities and responsibilities. Today, high school students have a much greater responsibility in determining their graduation plan and programs, which will be taken through graduation. Please encourage your child to strive to do their best so more opportunities will be available to them.

Rules and regulations are necessary for the smooth operation of any institution. It is the policy of our school to have as few regulations as possible. Most rules are not made until it seems advisable for the good of the pupils themselves. The good citizen, with a sincere desire to cooperate in all matters for the best interest of the school, will seldom be aware of the existence of such rules because his/her high personal standards will not conflict with them. Most of the regulations listed here are automatically and habitually observed by the students of Giddings High School, but they are codified so that all the students may be well informed and that the parents and other interested persons may know how our school is organized and operated. We shall seek to be consistent in the application of the rules.

This handbook was reviewed by parents, students, teachers and the Board and is in compliance with the new Texas Education Code [TEC] to the extent we were able to comply. It is a living document and may be changed by action of the Board. If you find errors, or what you consider to be unreasonable or unlawful contents in this handbook, call the high school principal. We actively solicit your input in the running of our school.

Lastly, no handbook can cover all situations. In cases where the handbook does not cover a particular situation, it will be the responsibility of the principal to exercise subjective professional judgment concerning that matter. The actions should be consistent with the laws of Texas, and does not violate Constitutionally guaranteed rights as applicable to public education.

The student handbook contains information needed by both students and parents during the school year. It is organized alphabetically by topic. Students are addressed as "the student," "students," "the child," or "children." The term "the student's parent" refers to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for the student.

Students and parents also need to be familiar with the Giddings ISD Student Code of Conduct, which is provided as a separate document and sent home to parents. The Student Code of Conduct, which sets out the consequences for wrong or inappropriate behavior, is required by State law and is intended to promote school safety. When possible, GISD policy references are listed below the title of the section being discussed.

Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an examination. Plagiarism is the use of another person's original ideas or writing as one's own without giving credit to the true author. Plagiarism will be considered cheating and the student will be subject to academic disciplinary action that may include loss of credit for the work in question. Allowing another student to copy work is academic dishonesty on the part of both parties. Teachers who have reason to believe a student has engaged in cheating or other academic dishonesty will determine the academic penalty to be assessed. Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary penalties as well as academic penalties.

The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or other supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation, or information from students.

A student (or the student's parent) who wants to enroll in the District should contact the High School Office at [409] 542-3351. All students must have the following on file:

• Birth Certificate [Copy]
• Social Security Card [Copy]
• Current Immunization Record [Copy]
• Emergency Reference Form
• Signed Handbook Receipt Form
• Enrollment Card
• Family/Student Information Sheet
• Signed Acknowledgment of receipt of offer for Free and Reduced Lunch Form

A student make take as many AP classes as they choose, but may only count two for extra ranking points per fiscal year. Students must determine at the start of the school year which two AP courses will count for extra ranking points.
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ASBESTOS

The required Giddings ISD Asbestos Management plan is on file and may be reviewed in the Superintendent’s office.

A student's conduct in assemblies must meet the same standard as in the classroom. A student who is tardy or who engages in inappropriate conduct during an assembly will be subject to disciplinary action.

In Texas, a child between the ages of 6 and 18--depending on when the child's birthday falls--is required to attend school unless otherwise exempted by law. School employees must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. These attendance requirements also apply to any District-required tutorial sessions.

Only students who reside within the GISD boundaries will be enrolled. Anyone who knowingly presents false information on the required enrollment forms commits an offense under the Texas Education Code.

To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. The actual number of days a student must attend in order to receive credit will vary,

depending on whether the class is for a semester or a full year. A student who attends fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered cannot receive credit for the class unless the

attendance committee finds that the absences are the result of extenuating circumstances.

If work is made up or completed as required by the attendance committee, the District will accept the following as extenuating circumstances for the purpose of granting credit for a class:

1. Board-approved extracurricular activity or public performance subject to established limitations.
2. Required screening, diagnosis, and treatment for Medicaid-eligible students.
3. Documented health care appointment, if the student begins classes or returns to school on the same day as the appointment.
4. Juvenile court proceeding documented by a probation officer.
5. Absence required by state or local welfare authorities [documentation required].
6. Temporary absence resulting from any cause acceptable to the teacher, principal, or Superintendent, including personal illness, illness or death in the immediate family. These absences will be limited in number as extenuating absences.
7. For the purpose of observing religious holy days, including travel for that purpose, if before the absence the parent submits a written request for the excused absence.

If the attendance committee finds there are no extenuating circumstances for the absence or if the student does not meet the conditions set by the committee to earn or regain credit, the student will not receive credit for the class. If a petition for credit is denied, the student or parent may appeal the decision to the Board of Trustees by completing a written request to the

Superintendent.

The District provides these alternatives for a student to make up work or regain credit lost because of absences:

1. Saturday school.
2. Hours to be made up on an ‘as scheduled’ basis. An example would be during the summer after school is out, or during other ‘non school day’ hours.

A student absent for any reason is required to make up specific assignments missed and/or to complete additional in-depth study assigned by the teacher to meet subject or course requirements. A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will receive a grade of zero for the assignment.

A student absent from school for any reason, other than for a documented health care appointment, will not be allowed to participate in school-related activities on that day or evening.

The student must establish attendance on the day of competition to be eligible for competition on that day. If the competition is on a non-school day, the student must establish attendance on the day prior to the competition in order to compete.

A student less than 5 minutes late to class is tardy. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more disciplinary action. Students who are more than 5 minutes late are considered absent from that class. A student must be in attendance during the first half of the class period to be counted present.

A student absent from school or from any class, without permission, including required tutorials and attendance make up days, will be considered truant and subject to disciplinary action.

A student who becomes ill during the school day should, with the teacher's permission,

report to the school nurse or designee. The nurse or designee will decide whether or not the student should be sent home and will notify the student's parent.

G.H.S. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES.

When returning to school after an absence .

1. A student is required to have a record in their attendance folder explaining why he/she was absent. The record may be note or a record of a parent call. Parent calls will be documented and placed in the student folder. The student’s parent or guardian must sign notes. A note signed by the student, even with the parent’s permission, will be considered a forgery and the student will be disciplined. This note should be turned into the Attendance Office BEFORE school starts (7:30 - 7:55) on the day following an absence or when arriving at school DURING the school day. Parents will be called on all absences.
2. If a student is absent due to a health care related appointment (Dr./Dental/Ortho/Optometrist) he/she needs to bring an excuse from the Medical Office when returning to class, in order to make sure the absence is excused and will count as an extenuating circumstance.
3. If a student does not bring an excuse or have a parent call within 2 days of an absence it will remain an UNEXCUSED absence and possibly truant.
4. If a student needs to leave during the school day for any reason (illness, appt., funeral, etc.) he/she must sign out in the Attendance Office when leaving and sign back in if/when returning. If a student is not driving himself when leaving campus during the day a parent must come in to the Attendance Office to sign the student out (If someone other than a parent needs to pick up the student, the parent should notify office personnel by phone.) If the student is driving himself when leaving during the school day, he/she needs a note or parent call stating that the student needs to leave school at a certain time and the reason for leaving.

5. Students are NOT required to sign in and out when leaving campus for lunch. If a student leaves campus during lunch and decides not to return to school, a parent must contact office personnel during the day of the absence.
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Athletics/band/cheerleading/drill team- One jacket during the high school career, provided that you have not received one in another area. Symbolic awards will be given yearly as outlined in the organization’s policy.

Cum Laude- Finish in the top ten percent of your graduating class.

Magna Cum Laude- Top two of the graduating class

Perfect Attendance- Certificate for attendance

Class Favorites/ Sweethearts- Recognition from organizations or classes

Citizenship- One girl and boy from each class

Departmental- Presented at the end of each year to those that distinguish themselves in various Departments.

Mr. and Miss GHS - Selected from nominations by juniors and seniors on the basis of personality, ability, leadership, attitude, and other related traits. The nominations are then narrowed to 5 girls and 5 boys by the faculty. The list is then returned to the senior class who cast the final ballot.

Distinction Roll- 4.00 grade point average for the year.

Honor Roll- 3.75 to 3.99 grade point average for the year.

Principal Roll- 3.50 to 3.74 grade point average for the year.

Students are encouraged to join B.A.D.D to help in the fight against drugs. This club promotes an alcohol/ drug free lifestyle by sponsoring activities and presentations designed to inform and model this clean lifestyle. In addition, B.A.D.D. officers and members receive training in self-concept, peer assistance and leadership. Active members receive awards and other incentives from local businesses and citizens supporting B.A.D.D. Interested students and parents need to contact Mrs. Lehmann.

Students are not allowed to bring backpacks to school unless they are of a clear plastic or a cloth mesh type bag. This is necessary in the protection of our students. Bookbags and backpacks will be confiscated if not of a type that can be readily seen into.

Students are not to be in the building before school or remain in the building after school unless they are engaged in activities sponsored by authorized personnel. Exceptions are made for bad weather and for students seeking tutorial help or an admit slip. The library is open before school, during lunch and after school for study purposes. Halls are to be cleared during lunch.

Students are subject to the following standards when they are on school transportation. Any student who violates these standards of conduct while on school transportation may be denied transportation services and will be disciplined.

The following rules will apply to student conduct on school transportation:

• Follow the driver’s directions at all time.
• Board and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop nearest home.
• Keep books, band instrument cases, feet, and other objects out of the aisle.
• Do not deface the bus and/or its equipment.
• Do not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the window, or throw objects within or out of the bus.
• Do not smoke or use any form of tobacco.

Upon leaving the bus, wait for the driver’s signal before crossing in front of the bus.

When a student violates the rules of conduct on school transportation, parents will be notified and the student will be disciplined as established in the Discipline Management Plan, Transportation Department Bus Rules listed in this handbook.

Transportation department bus rules

Transporting your children is a great responsibility for all of us, especially for the bus driver; therefore, students that ride the bus must follow basic safety rules:

1. Sit in your seat properly.
2. Talk softly and use proper language.
3. Keep hands, arms and head inside of the bus at all times.
4. No drink containers allowed in the bus, except in lunch box.
5. Follow driver’s instructions and be polite.

The student must abide by the instructions of the bus driver in order to ensure a safe transportation system. If the student refuses to abide by the instructions of the bus driver, disciplinary action will be taken by the campus administration to include the following:

• FIRST OFFENSE: Student will be given a written warning and a notice will be mailed to the parent. The letter will inform the parent if a second offense is committed the student will be excluded from riding the bus for a period of three days.
• SECOND OFFENSE: Student will be excluded from riding the bus for three [3] school days and a letter will be mailed to the parent.
• THIRD OFFENSE: Student will be excluded from riding the bus for ten [10] school days and a letter will be mailed to the parent.
• FOURTH OFFENSE: Student will be excluded from riding the bus for thirty [30] school days and a letter will be mailed to the parent.
• FIFTH OFFENSE: Student will be excluded from riding the bus for the remainder of the school year and a letter will be mailed to the parent.

Any student who willfully creates a disturbance or deliberately disobeys the bus driver may be refused transportation by the campus administration. Any student who enters a bus after being excluded, shall be considered as trespassing, and shall be subject to criminal penalties as well as disciplinary action. Disciplinary action is not limited by the above general guidelines.
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The District participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers free and reduced-price meals based on a student's financial need. Information can be obtained from the High School Office.

Our cafeteria provides nutritious meals to include both hot meals and a snack bar. Students who bring lunches are welcome to eat in the dining area. To help make it a pleasant place to eat, the student’s cooperation is necessary:

• Do not cut in line or save others a place.
• Return your tray and utensils to their proper location.
• Pick up litter and place it in disposals.

Prepaid meal tickets are available and students are encouraged to purchase these through the school cafeteria. Students must present their GHS ID card when going through the cafeteria line. If a student loses their initial ID, they will be required to purchase a new card for five dollars. Maximum allowable charges are $5.00. No child in need will be allowed to go hungry.

The district offers Career and Technology programs in Agriculture Mechanics, Production Agriculture, Automotive, Business/Office Administration, Childcare, Computer Technology, Culinary Arts, and Marketing. Admission to these programs is based upon student interest, testing, and parental input. The district will take steps to ensure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any educational and career and technology programs. For further information concerning these programs, please see the counselors.

If a student declares to be an early graduate, they will be classified and ranked with a class according to the number of credits they have, as of the first day of school. A student’s credits will determine what class he/she will be ranked with (See Grade/Class Classification). Class ranking may be obtained through either counselor.

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The Texas public college or university of your choice must automatically admit you if:

• Your grade point average places you in the top 10% of your high school graduating class.
• You apply no later than 2 years after you graduated from a Texas high school
• You submit a completed application before the expiration of the filing deadline established by the college.

Student clubs and performing groups such as the band, cheerleading, drill team, and athletic teams may establish codes of conduct--and consequences for misbehavior--that are stricter than those for students in general. If a violation is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the Student Code of Conduct and Behavior Management Plan will apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organizations.

GHS provides the opportunity for any student to become a part of several clubs. Students are encouraged to become involved in an organization and become an asset to the school. These organizations include: Annual Staff, Beta Club, DECA, FHA, FFA, Spanish Club, Student Council, TAFE, Christ First, and others. Qualifications may be obtained by contacting the sponsor's].

COLLEGE DAY

Giddings High School provides one college day for juniors and two college days for seniors to visit the college/colleges of their choice. Students must follow the following regulations:

• Advance approval through the counselor’s office.
• Completed college day form with college signatures.
• No more than eight students out for college day, unless approved by the principal.

The school requests that parents of a student with a communicable or contagious disease telephone the school nurse/office/or administrator so that other students who have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. A student who has certain diseases is not allowed to come to school while the disease is contagious. These diseases include those prescribed by a doctor, common childhood diseases, and lice. Students are responsible for all assignments missed while out for illness.
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(See Parent Involvement, Responsibilities, and Rights)

Usually a phone call or conference can address students or parent complaints or concerns simply with the teacher. For those complaints and concerns that cannot be easily handled, the District has adopted a standard complaint policy. In general, a parent or student should first raise the complaint with the campus principal. If unresolved, a written complaint and a request for a conference should be sent to the Superintendent. If still unresolved, the District provides for the complaint to be presented to the Board of Trustees, members of the community elected to set policy and priorities for the District.

Some complaints require different procedures. Any campus office or the Superintendent’s office can provide information regarding specific complaint processes for the following:

• Discrimination on the basis of gender.
• Sexual abuse or Sexual Harassment of a student. (See the section on Sexual Harassment/ Sexual Abuse).
• Loss of credit on the basis of attendance.
• Teacher removal of a student for disciplinary reasons.
• Removal of a student to a disciplinary alternative education program.
• Expulsion of a student.
• Identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a student with a disability. (See section on Special Programs).
• Instructional materials.

Only students who have been authorized by the District and who are under direct supervision of designated District employees are permitted to use a District computer or to access any local network or outside telecommunications resources such as the Internet. Prior to such authorization, the student and the student’s parent must sign and return the District Student Agreement Form acknowledging their responsibilities and the consequences of violation.

Students are expected to observe network etiquette by being polite and using appropriate language. Students are prohibited from pretending to be someone else; transmitting obscene messages or pictures; revealing personal addresses or telephone numbers—either their own or another person’s; or using the network in a way that would disrupt use by others. Students are held accountable for items appearing on the computer they are assigned.

CONFERENCES

Parents and teachers are encouraged to establish and maintain frequent communication about student progress.      A student or parent who wants information or wants to raise a question or concern is encouraged to talk with the appropriate teacher, counselor, or principal. A parent who wants to meet with a teacher may call the office for an appointment during the teacher's conference period or request that the teacher calls the parent during a conference period or at another mutually convenient time.

.Students and parents may expect teachers to request a conference, which is very important for the success of your student:

1. when the student is not maintaining passing grades or achieving the expected level of performance [See REPORT CARDS],
2. when the student’s behavior interferes with the learning of self or others, or;
3. when in any other case in which the teacher deems necessary for student success.

Corporal punishment is limited to spanking or paddling the student, and is governed by the following guidelines:

1. The student is told the reason for the corporal punishment.
2. Corporal punishment may be administered only by the principal, assistant principal, or a teacher [teacher must be witnessed by an administrator].
3. The instrument to be used will be approved by the principal.
4. Corporal punishment will be administered in the presence of one other District professional employee and out of view of other students.

A record will be maintained of each instance of corporal punishment.
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CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

A student may earn 6 credits toward graduation through correspondence courses. Students may only enroll in one correspondence course at a time. Prior principal’s approval must be obtained before enrollment into any correspondence course. For additional information see the counselor.

Students are encouraged to talk with school counselors, teachers, and principals in order to learn about the curriculum, course offerings, graduation requirements, and differences between graduation programs. All students in grades 9-12 and their parents will be provided information about the recommended courses for students preparing to attend college, as well as available school-to-work programs. Students who are interested in attending a college, university, or training school or pursuing some other advanced education should work closely with their counselor so that they take the high school courses to best prepare them for further work. The counselors can also provide information about entrance examinations required by many colleges and universities, as well as information about financial aid and housing.

The school counselors are available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, emotional, academic, or chemical dependency needs. The counselor may also make available information about community resources to address personal concerns. Students who wish to meet with the counselor should contact the counselor directly or contact the assistant principal or principal.

The school will not conduct a psychological examination; test or treatment without requesting the parent’s written consents [TEC 26.009].

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

REGISTRATION

A student planning to take an examination for acceleration shall be required to register with the principal or designee no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date on which the student wishes to take the test.

No fee shall be charged for an examination for acceleration provided by the District. If a parent or student requests an alternate examination, the District may administer a test purchased by the parent or student from a State Board approved university.

Approval of credit or advancement on the basis of an examination for acceleration shall be by the Superintendent or designee, in accordance with State Board rules.

A student in any grade [1-12] may use examinations in lieu of course work for acceleration to advance one grade level or to earn credit in an academic subject. A grade of 90 must be obtained to receive credit in the course.

Questions regarding these examinations and procedures may be discussed with the counselor, principal or assistant superintendent for curriculum.

A student who has had sufficient prior formal instruction as determined by the District on the basis of a review of the student's educational records [and who has failed a course with a grade of no less than 60] may gain credit for the course by passing an examination of the (TEKS) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The student may take an approved exam to gain credit for a course. However, a student may not use credit by examination to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. The attendance committee may allow a student with excessive absences to receive credit for a course by passing an examination of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). [TEC 28.023] A minimum of 70% mastery of all TEKS must be evidenced.

CREDIT-TWO SEMESTER COURSES

The two semester grades will be averaged together to obtain a year’s average for the course. If the average is 70 or above, the student will receive credit for the full year. If the average is below 70, the student must repeat the semester failed. If both semesters are failing then both semesters must be retaken and passed to gain credit.
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The teacher or the principal may assign a student detention. This detention must be accomplished in the time specified by the teacher or principal. The detention will not begin on the day assigned unless agreed upon by the student. Students are allowed the day to make arrangements for the student's transportation on the day(s) of the detention. Failure to serve detention will lead to further disciplinary actions.

DISCIPLINE

The District has developed a Student Code of Conduct, which is provided to all students. An age specific Discipline Management Plan has been developed by a site based committee, which was comprised of community members, business representatives, teachers, and administrators. This plan is made a part of this handbook and is provided as a separate section of the handbook.

Under State Law, parents are required to be notified in writing of violations of the Code of Conduct. GHS has created forms for notification, which are consistent with the Code of Conduct and the Discipline Management Plan. Please note that higher levels of discipline may carry MANDATORY consequences.

The policy of this campus is to be consistent, work with parents, and to comply with the law. We ask all parents to assist us in the fair and judicious discipline management of this campus.

All school publications are under the supervision of the teachers and campus principals.

Written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials may not be sold, circulated, or distributed on any school campus by a student or a non-student without the approval of the principal and in accordance with campus regulations.

Any student who posts material without prior approval will be subject to disciplinary action.

All material intended for distribution to students that is not under the District’s editorial control must be submitted to the principal for review and approval. If the material is not approved within 24 hours of the time it was submitted, it must be considered disapproved. Disapproval may be appealed by submitting the disapproved material to the Superintendent; material not approved by the Superintendent within three days is considered disapproved. This disapproval may be appealed to the Board at its next regular meeting when the student will have a reasonable period of time to present his or her viewpoint.

The District's dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and teach respect for authority.

General guidelines for the High School are as follows:

• Shoes are to be worn at all times. Shower thongs, slides, and bedroom slippers are not allowed.
• Clothing should cover the body and fit in such a manner as to promote the modesty of the individual, and should be in reasonable conformity with age appropriate community standards.
• Grooming and dress requirements may be modified to fit special events such as dances, field trips, programs, contests or assemblies. The principal or designee prior to the event should approve modifications to the normal school day requirements.
• Clothing with holes, slits, cuts are not appropriate. All closures on overalls and other clothing must be fastened in the manner designed by the manufacturer.
• Dresses shirts and blouses shall not be extremely low cut in the front, back or sides. Determination of ‘extreme’ shall be at the subjective judgment of the principal or designee. Sleeveless dresses are appropriate provided the backs do not extend lower than the armpit and proper undergarments are worn. Spaghetti strap shirts or dresses are not allowed unless a regular or sleeveless shirt is worn under. (This does not mean two spaghetti strap shirts may be worn together).
• Clothing which exposes the mid-section of the body while sitting or standing is not allowed.
• Coordinated jogging suits are appropriate.
• Tank tops, sleeveless under-shirts, plain white T-shirts, fishnet shirts, or any shirts intended to be worn as undergarments may not be worn as a regular shirt. (Males may not wear sleeveless shirts.)
• Walking shorts, dresses and skirts are appropriate provided they are longer than the fingertips when the student’s arm and hand are placed next to the body. Athletic shorts, plastic, silk or wind shorts, coaching shorts, short shorts, un-hemmed cut-offs, and bicycle shorts shall not be worn.
• Pants and shorts must be worn at the waistline or above the hips. "Sagging" is not allowed [reference DMP, Level 3, gang related activity]
• Hats, caps, visors, hairnets, and headbands shall not be worn in the building. Sunglasses shall not be worn inside of the school building or taken into the classroom.
• Hair Code:

• • No letter, number, beads, symbol or slashes [other than a ‘single part’] may be worn in the hair.
  • Hair should be neat, clean and not interfere with vision. Extreme hairstyles, which do not conform to community standards, will be disallowed.
  • Students may not dye their hair an unnatural color.
  • Male hair length may extend to, but not past, the bottom of the collar of a sports shirt or to the neckline of a T-shirt when combed down. It should not be lower than the earlobe or below the eyebrow. Pony tails and braided hair is not allowed for male students. Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe. Hair may not be banded, pinned, or altered in any way to avoid hair code regulations. The face must be clean-shaven. Mustaches are allowed on seniors only.
  • Rollers, curlers or other means of training hair shall not be worn on school grounds.

• Clothing displaying violent, satanic, obscene, death, vulgar, suggestive or racist                pictures may not be worn.             
• Clothing displaying pictures, advertisements, slogans, or registered trademarks for alcohol, drugs or tobacco are not allowed.
• Clothing associated with gang activity shall not be worn.
• No permanent writing or drawing on the skin is permitted.
• Excessively oversized pants are not allowed. Pants with excessive oversized pockets are not allowed.
• Adornment of male attire should be limited to watches, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Necklaces will not be excessive in size and will be limited to one ornament. Only one necklace at a time may be worn. Rope chains or large metal chains may not be worn. No wallet chains are to be worn by students at anytime during the school day or at any school event or function.
• Male students may not wear earrings at any time or at a school function to include school transportation.
• Extracurricular activities appropriate dress shall be at the judgment of the person in charge of the activity.
• Visible piercing, displaying any object, with the exception of earrings for the girls, are not allowed.
• the district prohibits any items or clothing that the principal or designee reasonably believes will interfere with instruction or cause disruption of the normal school environment. the final decision is left up to the professional judgment of the principal of the school.

Students, teachers, and other District employees will participate in drills of emergency procedures. When the alarm is sounded, students should follow the direction of teachers or marshals quickly, quietly, and in an orderly manner.

Code Red: This alert is for various emergency situations where students are in immediate danger, particularly from an armed or dangerous intruder on campus.

The words "Code Red" will be called out either over the intercom speaker or as necessary in the hallways and other areas. Teachers are to bring all students into their room and close the door. Doors should be locked if possible. Students are to move to a position away from the windows, lay flat on the floor, and place their arms over their heads. Students who are outdoors are to ""stop and drop". They are to lay flat and motionless on the ground with arms covering their head. Students are to stay in the above position until an announcement ends the Code Red alert.

Fire Signal: Constant beeping of the PA system---EXIT according to exit routes

1 bell---HALT

2 bells—RETURN

Tornado: Notification to classes when under a tornado alert.

Code #15 bell alarm will mean to move into the hallways.

The fire and tornado drills will be practiced at the high school on a regular basis.
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Driver education may be offered to students who are at least 14 years of age at the time the class begins and who will be 15 years of age or older before the driver education and traffic safety course ends. Students who are certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety as eligible for a minor’s restricted driver’s license may also enroll regardless of their age at the time the class ends. If a school offers a driver’s education program, it shall make the program accessible to all children who are exempt from the requirements of compulsory attendance. 19TAC 75.121 (a). GHS recommends the student take Driver’s Education the semester the student turns 16. Students who have a problem scheduling Driver’s Education may take Driver’s Education before school during zero hour. Zero hour Driver’s Education is a non-credit course. Students who will complete their 7-hour driver training and their 7-hour driver observation training at GHS, must pay all required fees prior to beginning the driving phase of the course. For information, contact the principal of counselor.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT 

Parents are asked to complete an emergency care form each year 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.

In the event inclement weather makes it necessary to close school before the school day begins, a public service announcement will be made over radio and TV stations indicating the cancellation of classes for that day.

Radio TV

KRXT - Rockdale FM 98.5 KVUE - Austin - Channel 24

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Extracurricular activities include any activities, UIL related or not, which require the student to spend time outside of the school day representing the school under the school name, or in association with any group that derives its membership from the school population.

A student will be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities subject to the following restrictions:

• A student who receives, at the end of any grade evaluation period, an average grade below 70 in any class or a student with disabilities who fails to meet the standards in the Individual Education Plan [IEP] may not participate in extracurricular activities for at least three weeks. A student may practice or rehearse while suspended. The student regains eligibility when the principal and teachers determine that they have:

• earned a passing grade [70 or above] in all classes; and,
• completed three weeks of suspension.
• A student is allowed up to ten absences from a class during the school year for extracurricular activities or public performances. A student may not take all ten absences in the same semester. All UIL activities and activities approved by the District are subject to these restrictions.

• Any disciplinary behavior-related restrictions on participation are set out in the Student Code of Conduct. Students in SAC or suspended are not allowed to participate in activities until dismissed from SAC.

See CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS, for information regarding extracurricular codes of conduct.

If the resolution of the complaint is not satisfactory to the student or parent, the student or parent within 10 days may request a conference with the Superintendent or designee by following the procedure set out in Board policy FNCJ (LOCAL). If the resolution by the Superintendent or designee is not satisfactory, the student or parent may present the complaint to the Board as provided by policy.
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