district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...
district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...
district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...
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NOTE: Students are responsible for purchasing caps and<br />
gowns for use during the graduation ceremony.<br />
12.3 Community Service<br />
Every <strong>student</strong> is encouraged to complete a total of 40 hours of<br />
community service while attending <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Vocational</strong>-<br />
Technical Schools. Twenty hours should be completed by the<br />
end of the sophomore year and the remainder before<br />
graduation. These hours should be fulfilled with at least two<br />
different community service activities.<br />
13.0 Search and Seizure<br />
School lockers remain the property of the <strong>district</strong> even when<br />
used by <strong>student</strong>s. Lockers are subject to administrative search<br />
in the interests of school safety, sanitation, discipline,<br />
enforcement of school regulations and search by law<br />
enforcement officials on presentation of a proper warrant.<br />
Students shall be informed of this policy when lockers are<br />
assigned. A <strong>student</strong>'s locker and possessions may be<br />
searched by school officials provided that the official has<br />
reasonable grounds to suspect that the search will turn up<br />
evidence that the <strong>student</strong> has violated or is violating either the<br />
law or the rules of the school. The extent or scope of the<br />
search will be reasonably related to the objectives of the search<br />
and not excessively intrusive. If illegal objects or controlled<br />
dangerous substances are found, the chief school administrator<br />
and the local police shall be notified immediately. The <strong>student</strong><br />
will be disciplined according to board policy and may be<br />
prosecuted in accordance with the law. Each <strong>student</strong> shall<br />
have the privilege of using a locker for personal belongings.<br />
The locker is designed for the use of one <strong>student</strong> only.<br />
Combinations should be kept private and not shared with other<br />
<strong>student</strong>s. It is expected that lockers are to be kept clean and<br />
free of debris. The hallway is not to be used to store personal<br />
items, books or bags.<br />
13.1 Substance Abuse Searches<br />
Searches conducted by staff when there is suspicion that<br />
substance abuse laws and policies are being violated will be<br />
based on the reasonable grounds required by this policy.<br />
When law enforcement officials conduct searches, the more<br />
stringent grounds required by law must be applied.<br />
14.0 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying<br />
The <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Vocational</strong>-Technical Schools prohibits<br />
acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying. A safe and civil<br />
environment in school is necessary for pupils to learn and<br />
achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation<br />
or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is<br />
conduct that disrupts both a pupil’s ability to learn and a