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 STUDENT - PARENT HANDBOOK 2011-2012
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
 ABOUT THE DISTRICT   Pages 1 thru 13
 ATTENDANCE  Pages 14 thru 17 
 CAFETERIA  Pages 18 thru 20 
 GUIDANCE/HEALTH SERVICES  Pages 21 thru 24 
 BUSSING/TRANSPORTATION   Pages 25 thru 27
 CURRICULUM   Pages 28 thru 40 
 SPECIAL EDUCATION   Page 41 
 DISCIPLINE   Pages 42 thru 51 
 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES   Pages 52 thru 111 
 
 Purpose, Mission Statement, Vision Statement (pdf)  Page 1  
 Right To Know Policy Statement (pdf)  Page 1  
 Non-Discrimination Policy (pdf)  Page 1  
 Board of Education (pdf)  Page 2  
 Administration and Staff (pdf)  Page 2  
 School Calendar (pdf)  Page 3  
 Change of Address (pdf)  Page 4  
 Release of Senior Information (Military-Colleges) (pdf)  Pages 4 thru 5  
 Worker's Permit (pdf)  Page 5  
 Delayed Start-Canceling of School (pdf)  Page 5  
 Report Cards-Progress Reports (pdf)  Page 6  
 Visitors Procedure (pdf)  Page 6  
 School Insurance (pdf)  Pages 7 thru 9  
 Adult Education Statement (pdf)  Page 9  
 Regular Bell Schedule (pdf)  Page 10  
 Delayed Start Bell Schedule (pdf)  Page 11  
 Elementary 5 Day Schedule (pdf)  Pages 12 thru 13  
 Attendance Statement (pdf)  Page 14  
 Elementary Policy on Student Absenteeism (pdf)  Pages 14 thru 15  
 Secondary Policy on Student Absenteeism (pdf)  Pages 15 thru 17  
 Policy for Students Withdrawing and Re-entering School (pdf)  Page 17  
 Trips During the School Year (pdf)  Page 17  
 Certificate of Residence Statement (pdf)  Page 17  
 Custody Documentation Statement (pdf)  Page 17  
 Cafeteria and Food Serivce, Meal Prices (pdf)  Page 18 thru 19  
 Federal Income Chart (pdf)  Page 19  
 Online Information and Procedures (pdf)  Page 20  
 Guidance Services-Staff (pdf)  Page 21  
 Health Services - Staff (pdf)  Page 22  
 Medication Policy (pdf)  Page 23  
 Immunization Requirements (pdf)  Page 24  
 Drop Off and Pick Up Policy (pdf)  Page 25  
 Bus Zone Policy (pdf)  Page 25  
 Elementary Bus Procedures (pdf)  Page 25  
 Driving Cars to School (pdf)  Page 25  
 Driving Application (Sample) (pdf)  Page 26  
 Bus Regulations, Departure Times, Bus Stop Changes (pdf)  Page 27  
 Program of Learning (pdf)  Pages 28 thru 29  
 Aids Instruction (pdf)  Page 29  
 Homework Policies-Guidelines (pdf)  Page 30  
 Assignments-Role of Parents & Students (pdf)  Page 30  
 Title I, Notification of Staff Qualifications (pdf)  Page 30  
 PSSA (Penna System of School Assessment) (pdf)  Page 31  
 NOCTI (Natl. Occupation Competency Testing Institute) (pdf)  Page 31  
 Elementary Promotion Procedure Statement (pdf)  Page 31  
 Drop-Add Course Policy (Secondary) (pdf)  Page 32  
 Pre-Approval for Course Credit (pdf)  Page 32  
 Athletic and Extra Curricular Activities Eligibility (pdf)  Page 33  
 Secondary Promotion Procedure (pdf)  Pages 34 thru 37  
 Summer School Guidelines (pdf)  Page 37  
 Honor Roll Guidelines (pdf)  Page 37  
 Graduation Eligibility (pdf)  Page 38  
 Final Exam Policy (pdf)  Page 39  
 Honors-High Honors for Seniors (pdf)  Page 39  
 Policy for Incomplete Grades (pdf)  Page 39  
 Graduation Project (pdf)  Page 40  
 Graduation Picture Taking (pdf)  Page 40  
 Notice of Child Identification Activities (pdf)  Page 41  
 Annual Notice of Services for Handicapped Students (pdf)  Page 41  
 Behavioral Policies (pdf)  Pages 42 thru 43  
 Discipline Code (pdf)  Page 43  
 Elementary Student Disciplinary Procedures (pdf)  Pages 44 thru 46  
 Secondary Student Disciplinary Procedures (pdf)  Pages 47 thru 51  
 Student Internet User Agreement (pdf)  Pages 52 thru 53  
 High School Prom Guidelines (pdf)  Page 55  
 Students Rights and Responsibilities (pdf)  Page 56  
 Illegal Substances (pdf)  Page 57  
 Search and Seizure Statement (pdf)  Page 57  
 Locker Search Policy (pdf)  Pages 57 thru 58  
 Pets Statement (pdf)  Page 58  
 Student Vehicle Search Policy (pdf)  Pages 59 thru 60  
 Dog Search Statement (pdf)  Page 60  
 Unlawful Harassment: A synopsis (pdf)  Pages 60 thru 62  
 Weapons Policy and Procedures (pdf)  Pages 63 thru 66  
 Bullying Policy (pdf)  Pages 66 thru 68  
 Hazing Statement (pdf)  Page 68  
 Drug and Alcohol Policy (pdf)  Page 69  
 Student Assistance Program (SAP) (pdf)  Pages 70 thru 78  
 Prohibition of Anabolic Steroids (pdf)  Page 78  
 Suicide Policy and Other Tragic Deaths (pdf)  Page 79 thru 88  
 District Dress Code (pdf)  Pages 89 thru 90  
 Tobacco Products Statement (pdf)  Page 91  
 Food-Beverages Policy (pdf)  Page 91  
 Backpack Policy (pdf)  Page 91  
 Theft-Vandalism Statements (pdf)  Pages 91 thru 92  
 Electronic Devices (pdf)  Page 92  
 Communicable Diseases (pdf)  Pages 92 thru 94  
 Guidelines - Student Records (pdf)  Pages 94 thru 105  
 Athletic Event Decorum Policy (pdf)  Page 106  
 Tobacco Abuse Policy (pdf)  Pages 107 thru 108  
 Textbook Changes (pdf)  Page 108  
 Guidelines - Parent Groups, etc (pdf)  Pages 108 thru 109  
 District Building Use Policy (pdf)  Pages 110 thru 111  


MISSION STATEMENT

“The continuing mission of the Tussey Mountain School District

 is to provide a safe, stimulating, and challenging environment where every person has an

equal opportunity to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to become

lifelong learners who contribute positively to society."