Attendance Statement Messick Adult Center attendance policy has been developed to ensure that our students progress to the next level and be successful in obtaining their High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma. Messick Adult Center attendance policy has been developed to ensure that our students progress to the next level and be successful in obtaining their High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.

Drop from Roll Policy: When absent 8 hours (4 days) from a full semester course, and 4 hours (2 days) from a quarter course, the student will be dropped from roll. To re-enter, the student must complete the re-entry process. The student will need to contact: Dr. Lowe at for re- entry information.

Tardiness Policy (change) Students can be excluded from class if they are tardy greater than 30 minutes. Any time tardy up to 29 minutes will be timed and counted against drop from roll attendance.

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE: The following grading scale is used by all Shelby County Schools; A Excellent B Good C Average D Low Average Below 70 F Failure

Adult Education Learning Week Fall 2015 Dr. Lowe Be at school and be on time Respect yourself and others Obey the Rules We are here for you, if you are willing to work hard and sacrifice! Orientation How Do I Register? Memphis Adult High School registration can be accomplished by visiting our website at Then click on “Online Registration”. You can also drop by the Messick Adult Center campus and register. at 703 South Greer Street Memphis TN

Messick Adult Center Dress Code The following student dress code has been has been established to promote a safe and optimum adult learning environment. The following student dress code has been has been established to promote a safe and optimum adult learning environment. The following standards will be observed in all SCS Adult Education environments: The following standards will be observed in all SCS Adult Education environments:

Messick Adult Center Dress Code 1. Shirts, blouses, and dresses must completely cover the chest, abdomen, and back. They cannot expose cleavage, side view of chest, or midriff. Tube tops and halter tops are prohibited. 1. Shirts, blouses, and dresses must completely cover the chest, abdomen, and back. They cannot expose cleavage, side view of chest, or midriff. Tube tops and halter tops are prohibited. 2. All sleeveless tops or dresses must have straps that are at least one inch wide. Racer back tank tops or dresses cannot be worn without appropriate cover up. 2. All sleeveless tops or dresses must have straps that are at least one inch wide. Racer back tank tops or dresses cannot be worn without appropriate cover up.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code 3. Pants must be worn at the waistband and be appropriately sized and at a safe length. 3. Pants must be worn at the waistband and be appropriately sized and at a safe length. 4. Skirts, dresses and shorts must reach hand length when arm extended down. Leggings must also be worn under all skirts, dresses, and shorts that do not reach knee length. 4. Skirts, dresses and shorts must reach hand length when arm extended down. Leggings must also be worn under all skirts, dresses, and shorts that do not reach knee length. 5. Tights or leggings should only be worn with dresses or tops that reach mid-thigh or longer. 5. Tights or leggings should only be worn with dresses or tops that reach mid-thigh or longer.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code 6. Head apparel (such as hoods, hats, "du-rags/wave caps, scarves, hair bonnets, etc.) must not be worn inside the building except for religious or medical reasons. In addition, hair combs or picks cannot be worn in the hair. 6. Head apparel (such as hoods, hats, "du-rags/wave caps, scarves, hair bonnets, etc.) must not be worn inside the building except for religious or medical reasons. In addition, hair combs or picks cannot be worn in the hair.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code 7. Clothing and accessories such as t-shirts, backpacks, patches, jewelry, and notebooks must not display (1) racial or ethnic slurs/symbols, (2) gang affiliation, (3) vulgar, subversive, or sexually suggestive images; nor should they promote products such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. 7. Clothing and accessories such as t-shirts, backpacks, patches, jewelry, and notebooks must not display (1) racial or ethnic slurs/symbols, (2) gang affiliation, (3) vulgar, subversive, or sexually suggestive images; nor should they promote products such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code 8. Sleepwear, pajama pants, undershirts (t-shirts style or “wife beaters”) and/or house shoes cannot be worn in school.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code 9. Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for indoor or outdoor physical activity.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code The administration reserves the right to determine whether the student’s attire is within the limits of decency, modesty, and safety. In matters of opinion, the judgment of the principal and administrators shall prevail.

Messick Adult Center Dress Code Any student not dressed in accordance with the policy must correct his/her attire on the spot. If this is not possible, the student will be subject to the following consequences: 1. The student may be dismissed for the day without earning credit for the classes missed. 2. Repeat offenders may be dismissed from the program for one or more semesters.

1. Profane language of any kind is not permitted in the school building or school grounds. -Verbal warning will be given for first offense -If extreme and/or disruptive, students will be asked to leave the premises…

2. Fighting and other disruptive activities will lead to immediate dismissal from the program… ZERO TOLERANCE

3. When SCS personnel have probable cause to suspect that a student has consumed or is in possession of alcohol, drugs, or an illegal weapon. ZERO TOLERANCE

4. No food or drink is permitted in the classroom…

5. All cellular phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off upon entering school…

6. Smoking is not permitted in school buildings or on campus!

7. Embarrassing, harassing, threatening, or talking down to instructors, staff, or other students is cause for immediate dismissal! ZERO TOLERANCE

8. Students are not allowed to leave the building and re-enter. Students who leave the building prior to the end of instruction without permission will be give no credit for the day!