Calhoun High School

 Parents and students should NOT be on cellphones while driving on campus.  No car should pass a parked bus on Yellow Jacket Drive during drop-off and pick-up. To help with this problem students should enter Yellow Jacket by the Auditorium.

ABSENCES-  Students have 3 days to submit an excuse following an absence. After 3 days the absence will be marked unexcused. Notes brought in after the fact will require Administrative approval.

CHECK OUTS-  NO PERSONAL check outs by telephone.  Students may be checked out by telephone for doctor/dentist/other excused appointments provided they return with an excuse from their appointment. Failure to present an excuse will lead to loss of check out by phone privileges.

OUTSIDE FOOD POLICY-  Food will no longer be allowed to be dropped off at the Attendance Office.  Students who bring outside food to campus will be asked to transfer food into non- identifiable packaging. (This is a CCS policy)

YES  Shoes must be worn at all times. NO  House slippers are not allowed.

YES  Shirts must have appropriate coverage and decency. NO  Tank-tops, spaghetti straps, see- through, mid-riff and exposed undergarments.

YES  Bottom wear must have appropriate coverage and decency not to exceed 6 inches above the knee. NO  Pants with tears/holes more than 6 inches above the knee, which drag /need to be held up with hands. Garments extremely tight and/or revealing. (Gym shorts in gym only)

 No bandanas, do-rags, combs/rollers or sunglasses inside the building.  NEW POLICY-Hat passes will be for sale beginning Sept. 1 for $25. Hats are not permitted without a pass. (Hats will be removed for assemblies/special events)

 No apparel with reference to alcohol, drugs, tobacco or sexual/vulgar remarks.  No apparel with signs/symbols that could cause a disruption will be allowed.

YES  Facial jewelry in the form of studs is acceptable. Holes may be filled with clear retainer. NO  Dog collars, chains, studded bracelets or hooped/looped piercings.

 Detention will be held during 5 th period each day in conjunction with ISS.  Students will be expected to participate in a variety of tasks to help maintain the campus.  Violation of detention rules could result in student’s removal/loss of credit.

 This power point highlights some of the main student policies at CHS.  You are encouraged to refer the Calhoun High School Student Handbook for specific answers to questions not addressed.