Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools

Any student tardy twelve (12) times in a term will be considered a chronic tardy
student.
B. Tardiness to Class
Students who arrive to class late will be admitted by the teacher, but should
present a valid pass and a reason for their tardiness. In the absence of these,
teachers will take appropriate disciplinary measures. In cases of repeated
tardiness, students may be referred for discipline to the house office.
C. Teacher Tardiness/Absence
In the event that the teacher does not arrive after a reasonable length of time
(10 minutes or so) one student will summon a Housemaster, who will arrange
for coverage.
Dismissal Procedure
Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds at any time during the school
day without a note from home and/or approval from the House Office. Dismissal notes
must be turned in to the House Office prior to the beginning of school each day and
must contain the name of the student, date of dismissal, reason for dismissal, telephone
number to verify and a signature of parent/guardian.
If any of the above is omitted and/or a parent cannot be reached to confirm the
dismissal, the student will not be allowed to leave the school.
Before leaving the building each student who is dismissed either by note or from the
health office must sign out on the dismissal list at the reception desk in the front lobby.
Failure to sign out or dismissal from school on false or forged note will result in
an In-School Suspension and notification to parents.
Cell Phone/Electronic Devices
Students are not permitted to use or carry cell phones, MP3 players, I-Pods, CD/radio
headsets, pagers or any other type of electronic equipment during school hours. It is
recommended that all electronic devices be left at home, for the school cannot assume
responsible for lost or stolen personal property.
If a student is found using an electronic device by a staff member in class or in the
school building, the student will be told to put the device away and reminded not to use
these items in school. A record of the incident will be made on an Anecdotal Report and
forwarded to the student’s House office.
Students who do not comply with this policy will be referred to the House office for
disciplinary action and repeat offenders will have their items confiscated.
Use of cell phones for photography purposes or text messaging is prohibited. Violators
will have their cell phones confiscated immediately and the device will be returned to
parents.
Dress Code
Students are reminded that Braintree High School is a learning environment and a place
of business. Students are expected to exercise maturity and responsibility in all matters
including their dress and personal grooming habits. Parents are also expected to
monitor the attire of their children. Students must meet normal standards of cleanliness,
modesty and pose no health or safety threat to the school in a way that disrupts the
academic process. Students should take pride in their appearance, dress appropriately
and dress for success.
If the student is wearing an item of clothing not permitted by the handbook guidelines,
parents/guardians will be contacted to bring a change of clothing to school for the
student or the school will provide clothing if needed. The student will not be able to
resume his/her regular schedule until his/her clothing is modified.
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