Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools

School Facilities
Elevators
Elevators are not for general student use. Any student, who needs to use the elevator
because of injury or other valid reason, must obtain a pass from the nurse. Students
who are transporting equipment, supplies, or other materials for a teacher must receive
written permission from that teacher. Students must have their permission slip visible at
all times.
Lockers
Lockers are the property of the Braintree Public Schools. Students must use their
assigned locker and not share it with anyone else. Students are not allowed to put their
own lock on a locker. If it is necessary, a student may obtain a padlock for his/her locker
from the House Office.
Media Center
The Media Center is an integral component of our school. It is open from 7:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. every school day. We encourage its use by all students.
Resources in the facility include books, periodicals, newspapers and computers.
Students may choose to visit and use the resources of the Media Center during each of
their "study" periods.
The procedure students will use to go to the Media Center Proper is:
• Students assigned a "study" in a classroom or the cafeteria will report directly
to the study, sign-in, and request a teacher pass. The study hall teacher will
regulate the number of students allowed to access the Media Center. Study
teachers will be notified of students signed in by the Media Center staff.
The lending policy of the Media Center is as follows:
• Books may be charged out for a period of two weeks and renewed for an
additional two weeks if needed.
• Periodicals and reference books may not be taken from the media area
(beyond the circulation desk).
The Media Specialist and the Media Secretary welcome the opportunity to
assist you in locating and using the various resources of the Media Center. If
you need help, please ask.
Telephones
A pay telephone for student use is located in the front lobby. It may be used only at the
following times: before school, after school, during lunch period, between periods, or at
other times with written permission by a staff member. Cell phones are not permitted on
school grounds (please see Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Policy on page 43).
Unauthorized use of classroom phones by students is prohibited.
Restrooms
Restroom facilities are available for students on all floors of the building including the
locker rooms.
Any students needing to use a restroom during class time must go to restrooms
closest to them. During lunch, the restrooms on the first floor will be open and
supervised.
Loitering in restrooms will not be tolerated.
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