Student Rights and Responsibilities/Handbook Quiz Answer Review ANSWER KEY

1. Which of the following would be a valid reason for a schedule change? a)I don’t like the teacher. b)My best friend is in another class. c)I need a different class to fulfill graduation requirements. d)All of the above. e)None of the above.

2. In case of illness or accident during the school day, a student should do which of the following: a) Call parents on his/her cell phone. b) Report it to your parents at the end of the day. c) Walk or get a ride home and then have your parents call in his/her absence. d) Get a pass from your classroom teacher and report to the Health Center.

3. Which of the following medications is a student allowed to carry on his/her person while at school? a) Tylenol, Advil, or Midol b) Cold and allergy medications c) Supplements and/or nutritional supplements d) None of the above. Students are not allowed to carry medications.

4. An on campus threat situation exists when a student: a) communicates a death threat against self or others. b) communicates a threat of mass violence. c) communicates a threat involving weapons or explosive devices. d) all of these.

5. T F Students are allowed in the academic buildings during lunch.

6. T F Students do not need to carry I.D. or show I.D. when asked.

7. T F Food and drink are not allowed inside the academic buildings.

8. T F Skateboards are not allowed on campus.

9. T F A student may bring one guest to MRHS dances with appropriate high school ID and guest form ( new for ). Middle school students and guests over 21 are not allowed to attend high school dances.

10. T F A student may lose credit in a class upon reaching any combination of 13 excused or unexcused absences.

11. T F A student who arrives after 8:00 am and is signed in with a parent and provides medical documentation will get the opportunity to go to their first period class.

12. T F Student violence, harassment, intimidation and bullying are taken very seriously and must be reported to the conduct office or an adult on campus.

13. T F Using electronic devices inappropriately, or without teacher permission, may result in a referral and consequences.

14. T F The total number of sweeps a student accumulates starts over second semester.

15. T F The term “Look-a-Like” drug can include any over the counter non-prescription pharmaceuticals and supplements. These drugs are not allowed on campus unless they are checked in and distributed by the Health Center/Nurse’s Office.

16. T F Some situations of harassment/bullying on social media and electronics may have school consequences.

17. T F Drug possession, sale, distribution, or under the influence could result in a long-term suspension or expulsion.

18. T F Students who engages or participates in behavior that violates any of the DVUSD standards for student conduct will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary consequences and may lose participation in the commencement ceremony.

19. The student is responsible for items stolen from his/her locker.

20. Students may not exit the campus until the end of their school day. Students needing to leave for an appointment must be signed out at the front office by a parent.

21. Leaving campus without authorization may result in a suspension. Mountain Ridge is a closed campus.

22. A parent must accompany the student to the attendance office to excuse a student who is arriving late to school.

23. Ditching, not attending class, or reporting to sweep when sent may result in a detention or suspension.

24. Personal searches may be conducted by a district/school official when there is reasonable suspicion that a student is in possession of contraband, materials or items, which present an immediate danger of physical harm or illness.

25. Bombs, firearms, guns, knives, brass knuckles, chains, incendiary devices, any other dangerous instrument, or any instrument represented as such are considered weapons and could result in long term suspension or expulsion.

26. There is no appeal process for a short term suspension of 10 days or less. However, a parent may request, in writing a campus administrative review of the procedures that resulted in discipline.

27. Short suspension, long term suspension, expulsion and restitution are all possible consequences for vandalizing school property.

28. Being under the influence of drugs, possessing of drug paraphernalia, or possessing drugs at school or any school function could result in 10 day suspension, long term suspension, or expulsion.

29. Students who choose to show up at school functions under the influence, or in possession of alcohol will be suspended for a minimum of 10 days.

30. Expulsion is the permanent removal of a student from school by the Governing Board. This student may re-enroll only with the approval of the Governing Board.

31. Regardless of who throws the first punch, what are the possible consequences for participating in a fight? Short suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion.

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