1. Calhoun High School 2015-2016

2.  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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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)

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

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

8. 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)

9.  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)

10.  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.

11. 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.

12.  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.

13.  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.