Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools

Field Trips
Field trips are an educational experience and a privilege extended to our
students. Students who are involved in a field trip must have a signed parent
permission form provided by the teacher. The trip is a school function and
therefore the rules concerning student conduct are applicable. This includes,
but is not limited to, offenses listed in our Discipline Code, including the Drug
and Alcohol Policy.
Absence from class or school due to a field trip does not excuse a student from
class work, homework or previously announced tests. It is the responsibility of
the student to contact teachers in advance for schoolwork.
Housemasters’ Breakfast
Twice each month four students in each house are randomly selected to
represent each of the four grades, freshmen through seniors. These students
meet with their respective Housemasters for breakfast and conversation.
Discussion revolves around issues of concern to the students, and includes
safety, discipline, academics, sports, activities, and school climate. Results of
the discussions are shared with students, teachers, and the Headmaster.
P.T.O. – Parent/Teacher Organization
The Braintree High School Parent Teacher Organization (P.T.O.) is an active, viable
group that meets four times during the school year. There is a nominal membership fee
of $10.00 per family. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings.
Meeting dates for the year will be announced in September. A variety of school related
topics are presented and discussed.
The P.T.O. annually supports two scholarships, agenda books for students, the
CONNECT-ED phone notification system and other worthwhile school initiatives.
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