This is your STUDENT HANDBOOK

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This is your STUDENT HANDBOOK
HEY!

• You need to know what it says.
• Give it to your parents to read.
• St. Marys County Public Schools (SMCPS)

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• When you are at school, the school acts as your
  parent.
• Your teacher, principal, and other school staff
  are here to help you learn and develop good
  personal habits.

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• We expect you to
• WORK HARD AND BE NICE!

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A PICTURE ID is REQUIRED

• Your parent has to show a PICTURE ID when
  checking you out of school.
• This is for your protection.

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COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

• All children between ages 5 and 16 are required
  to attend school.
• You are expected to be at school every school day
  and on time.
• Attend school every day to get ready for the next
  grade.

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THERE ARE LAWFUL AND UNLAWFUL ABSENCES

• If you are sick, your absence is lawful.
• Sleeping late and not coming to school is an
  unlawful absence.If your parent has questions,
  have him/her check with your teacher, counselor,
  or the school secretary.Remember your parent
  needs to send a note to school when you are
  absent.Taking vacations during school is an
  unlawful absence.

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BE ON TIME TO SCHOOL
Be on time to school. This is called being
punctual. This is an important habit. It will
help you be successful - like get a good job and
keep friends.
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NEED MEDICINE IN SCHOOL?

• Your doctor has to sign a school form and the
  school nurse will talk with you and your parents
  about taking medication at school.
• Do not bring any medicine to school. Only your
  parent can bring it to the school nurse.

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Students seeking help

• Do you need help? Talk to your counselor.
  Counselors talk to kids about school, learning,
  feeling sad or mad, bullying, and being afraid.
• WHAT DOES THAT MEAN??
• If you are in a situation that you know you need
  help with, seek help from a teacher, counselor,
  school nurse, or assistant principal.

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DRESSING for SCHOOL

• Know the STUDENT DRESS CODE
• School is a place for learning.
• Dress comfortably and neatly.
• Make a good impression and feel good about
  yourself!

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SMILE

• Your bus may have devices on it that record your
  words or take pictures of your actions.
• Stay in your seat and talk quietly.
• Your school building may also have these devices
  
• Obey all school rules!

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NEWSPAPERS TV INTERNET DISPLAYS

• Sometimes your picture or a display of your work
  will be used for public information or by the
  media.
• If you do NOT want your picture or your school
  work to be shared with others in the public, your
  parent must sign the form USE OF STUDENT IMAGES
  AND LIKENESSES IN PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS to
  say NO.
• Otherwise, your picture, name, and/or school work
  could be on display.

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SCHOOLS ARE DRUG-FREE ZONES

• No drugs are allowed on school property.
• Let your teacher/counselor know if you think
  there are drugs in your school.
• Keep your school safe and drug free.

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Bullying/Harassment

• Dont let people harass you. Sometimes this is
  called bullying.
• If someone bothers you and does not stop, let
  your teacher or counselor and parent know.
• Your parent may want to talk with someone at
  school, too.
• Ask for the Bully Report Form.

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NO WEAPONS AT SCHOOL

• Schools need to be safe places.
• Let a teacher or counselor know if there is a
  weapon or something dangerous at school RIGHT
  AWAY.
• On the buslet the bus driver know RIGHT AWAY.
• Let your parent know if you feel unsafe at school
  or any place.

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WEAPONS

• A weapon is anything that could be used to hurt
  someone, like
• a knife, gun, firecracker, or razor.

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TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• Be healthy - stay away from cigarettes.
• This also means that NO ONE is allowed to smoke
  on school grounds.
• This includes teachers, parents, and other
  visitors.

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OOPS I brought something to school that I should
not have

• Tell any adult at school right away!
• If you are on the bus give it to the bus driver.

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MAKE-UP WORK

• If you miss school, you need to ask your teacher
  for make-up work.

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Enjoy School Computers

• Using the computer is fun.
• Work carefully.
• Keep your computer labs neat and clean.
• Follow directions.
• Your teacher will monitor your computer activity.

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Character

• Be a student of good character.

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People with good character are

• CARING
• FAIR
• RESPECTFUL
• RESPONSIBLE
• TRUSTWORTHY
• A Good Citizen

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• Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

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OUCH THAT HURTS!

• BULLYING (lack of respect toward others)
  Targeting a peer and making threatening,
  repetitive actions that result in the victim
  feeling powerless.
• BUS MISBEHAVIOR (irresponsibility) Standing,
  distracting the driver, running on the bus,
  eating on the bus.endangering the safety of
  others.

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Ouch! Again

• DISRESPECT (lack of respect) Inappropriate
  comments or physical gestures to teachers or
  staff members or others.
• FIGHTING (lack of caring)
• A physical confrontation involving two (2) or
  more students.

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MOST FIGHTS CAN BE AVOIDED

• Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Go get
  help from an adult RIGHT AWAY.
• If you see someone fighting, get help right away.
• STOP BULLYING STAND UP for yourself by talking
  with your teacher, counselor, and parents.

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THINK BEFORE YOU ACT

• Some behaviors could result in suspension or
  expulsion from school.
• DO NOT BRING TO SCHOOL
• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Guns
• Knives
• Or things that may look dangerous or illegal.
• Be kind Do not hurt or threaten anyone.
• SCHOOL SHOULD BE A SAFE PLACE for everyone.

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READ YOUR HANDBOOK

• You are responsible
• for knowing
• everything in it.