{ Student Orientation Decatur High School

 Go to cafeteria or first floor rotunda.  Academic wing entry requires a pass from teacher.  No hanging out in the academic wing halls. Morning Routine

 3 free tardies per semester  Tardy consequence  after school detention  Unless after lunch  lunch detention  Varsity football after school detentions are served at 7am next day with Coach Fuller  If you have an emergency that requires rescheduling a detention, you must talk to an administrator ahead of time to avoid further discipline.  Lunch tardies are served in the cafeteria on the stage.  After school tardies are served in the lecture hall. Tardies

 Exit building if going off campus.  Once in cafeteria, you can’t leave without teacher pass.  Clean up after yourself, push in chairs.  Must eat at round tables, not in hallways or by trophy cases.  Stage areas reserved for detentions.  Cannot hang out in the locker room. Lunch

 Upon returning from lunch, must throw away drinks and food before going to class. Off Campus Lunch

 Found on DHS Website.  Shorts and skirts have to be longer than fingertip length.  No spaghetti straps or tank tops (even if 4 fingers wide) that show your back.  No holes in jeans above the knee.  Leggings still require shirt/skirt length to be met.  Tattoos should be covered.  No hats in the building during the school day. Dress Code

 Holding hands is ALL THAT IS ALLOWED. Public Display of Affection

 Phones: The rule is it can’t be visible or audible while class is in session. Your teachers may give you specific permission otherwise, but we will enforce this rule.  If the teacher asks for the phone, give it to him/her. Do not argue.  Refer to handbook on website for cell phone policy.  Headphones: Not allowed in classroom unless teacher gives specific permission to use them. Electronic Devices

 Stand quietly during pledges; no talking during classroom announcements.  If you’re in the hallway during morning announcements, please stop wherever you are for pledges AND moment of silence.  During pep rallies, please stand and do not talk through the National Anthem.  Please be respectful to adults in the building. “Yes, ma’am” and “No, ma’am” go a long way.  Keep your campus clean. Respectful Behavior

 Must have permit to park. Deadline for $35 is Sept 19.  Students may not park in visitor loop or faculty or CTE building parking lots.  Drive carefully and respectfully. We want you all back safely!!! Parking

 Can wear body paint, but you must be dressed, which includes a shirt.  We want spirit and support. Your ideas are welcome.  No profanity or taunting opponents, players, or officials. Sporting Events

 TURN IT IN, ON TIME.  Schedule tutorials if you’re struggling.  You get out of school what you put into it. Homework