Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

Pinkerton Academy Dress CodePinkerton Academy has adopted a dress code policy for all students. Any violation of thedress code may, at the sole discretion of the administration, require appropriate clothing to bebrought to the school or the student sent home to change. A student may be kept out of classesuntil appropriate attire is worn. All clothing must conform to all other Academy policies and tostate and federal health and safety regulations. The intent of this dress code is not to interferewith the free exercise of religion, and the Academy shall grant appropriate exceptions to thispolicy for matters of religious exercise which do not create a risk to public health or safety. Thisdress code is in effect at all times that school is in session, including mid-year and final exams,and at all school functions. Based upon the guidelines above, judgments related to acceptableclothing shall be made by the administration, and those judgments are not subject to arbitration.1. Acceptable clothing must be in good condition, free of holes, and not tattered or worn;cut-offs are never acceptable.2. Acceptable footwear should be safe, comfortable shoes that are suitable for walkingaround campus.3. Appropriate tops are to be collared casual or dress shirts, polo shirts, turtlenecks, sweaters,or t-shirts with appropriate necklines. Tank tops, tops or dresses with spaghettistraps or any tops that have shoulder straps of less than 2” in width are prohibited.4. Acceptable shorts or skirts will be no higher than knee length when the person is standingnormally. All pants and shorts must be worn at the waist line or above.5. The following are prohibited: clothing that is too revealing, bare midriffs, visible undergarments,pajama bottoms or sleepwear, or comparable attire.6. Hats, hoods, and headgear are prohibited except while traveling outside school buildings,in the corridors or during lunches. Bandanas are prohibited at all times.7. All clothing with inappropriate or suggestive words, phrases or illustrations displaying orpromoting alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illegal substances, prejudice, violence,dismemberment, extreme behavior, and any sexual activity or innuendoes are prohibited.Pinkerton Academy reserves the right at any time to prohibit the display of any article ofclothing, headgear, insignia, symbols of “gang” affiliation or any article of clothing whichis likely to incite violence or create a risk to the safety of students or faculty.8. Certain Academy functions will require a more formal dress code according to the natureof the activity.9. All athletic uniforms (when worn during the school day) must adhere to the Academy’sdress code guidelines.10. All personal grooming, including application of make-up, should be done in bathrooms,locker rooms or the health office. Electrical grooming devices such as hair dryers, haircurlers or straighteners are prohibited.11. Students should be considerate of others and limit the amount of applied perfumes orbody sprays.Approved Executive Cmte. 6/20/13

Courtesy Respect Responsibility2013 2014Main Telephone Number - 437-5200Home Page: www.pinkertonacademy.netOFFICE-INDIVIDUAL EXT. NO.Headmaster - Ms. Mary Anderson 3101Dean of Students - Mr. Glenn Ahrens 2112Dean of Faculty - Mrs. Beverly Lannan 2111Dean of Academic Affairs - Dr. Christopher Harper 2124ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINEAssociate Deans of Students:Mrs. Clute...........(Seniors A-K) 1160Mr. Vaccarezza...(Seniors L-Z) 5104Mr. Yahnian........(Sophomores & Juniors A-Gal) 1149Mr. Konstant.......(Sophomores & Juniors Gam-Naz) 1156Ms. Despres.......(Sophomores & Juniors Ne-Z) 1157Mr. Lonergan......(Freshman Teams Gemini & Orion) 5102Ms. Trice............(Freshman Teams Apollo & Mercury) 1174Guidance - Mrs. J. Deleault 1189504 Coordinator - Mrs. S. Adams 2128Special Education - Mr. R. Sharp 1136PACE Program - Mr. W. Foye 1115Athletics - Mr. T. Powers 2115Library - Mrs. M. Dent 1107Alumni Center - Mr. C. Underhill, Mrs. A. Parker 1102Center for Career and Technical Education - Mr. J. Grube 1172School Nurse/Health Services - Mrs. L. Brennick 2118Alternative Learning Center - (603) 965-4488Name:ID#:Administrator:Guidance Counselor:Cover design by Adam Bohorquez (2016).

Pinkerton Academy’s Vision and MissionVisionPinkerton students will gain the critical knowledge, skills, and deeper understanding necessaryto develop goals, become thinkers and communicators, and grow as responsible and productivecitizens. While celebrating the strengths of our traditions, we encourage innovation in responseto a changing world.MissionAs a unique, independent academy, Pinkerton Academy’s mission is to strive to ensure thegrowth of all students in a challenging, respectful, and collaborative environment. The Academyfosters a student-centered community with purposefully designed, interactive, and relevant learningopportunities.Welcome to Pinkerton AcademyThe staff at Pinkerton Academy is committed to preparing you for success in life and makingyour High School experience the best it can be. This planner is designed as a resource to provideyou with important information at Pinkerton Academy, and to provide you with a way to organizedaily school assignments.This planner provides a place to organize your assignments. Please do not lose it. Replacementsare available in the administrative offices and cost $5.00. Immediately put your name inthis book, in ink.Take this Planner with you to all of your classes. This is one of your daily assignments for eachclass. It is as important as your textbooks, pencils and paper. Teachers will expect you to have itso you can record your homework, set goals and use the reference pages in the back of the book.Pinkerton Academy is rich in tradition. It is important that you carry on this tradition by representingPinkerton in a first class manner while on campus and when attending off-campusactivities. Challenge yourself academically and get involved in the many clubs, organizations andathletic teams that are available.Please note that the staff and administration care about you as an individual and they are dedicatedto providing you assistance in times of need. With this in mind, don’t hesitate to seek helpfrom your teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff resources. Our offices are alwaysopen and we are here for you and always willing to listen.

Table of ContentsAdvisor/Chaperone Responsibilities (Field Trips) ...................................................................................40Alcohol and Drugs...................................................................................................................................16Animals...................................................................................................................................................38Announcements......................................................................................................................................38Anti-Harassment Policy .............................................................................................................................4Appendix .......................................................................................................................... follows CalendarArson.......................................................................................................................................................18Assaults/Aggravated Combat .................................................................................................................19Athletic Eligibility Rules ...........................................................................................................................34Athletic Issues...........................................................................................................................................1Attendance................................................................................................................................................6Automated External Defibrillators (AED) .................................................................................................25Bathrooms...............................................................................................................................................20Bell Schedules ...............................................................................................................Inside Back CoverBooks and Materials...............................................................................................................................38Bullying.....................................................................................................................................................4Bus Transportation..................................................................................................................................34Bus Transportation/Student Behavior .....................................................................................................22Cafeteria and Lunch Programs ...............................................................................................................35Calendar.................................................................................................................................. Back CoverCampus Travel........................................................................................................................................38Cell Phones/Electronic Devices ..............................................................................................................20Certificate of Completion .........................................................................................................................30Checking In to School .............................................................................................................................19Class Advisors and Class Dues ..............................................................................................................33Classroom Teacher Changes ....................................................................................................................2Clubs, Organizations, and Activities ........................................................................................................32Communications.......................................................................................................................................4Computer Usage and Infractions ............................................................................................................24Crisis Policy and Procedures ..................................................................................................................27Cutting Classes and Study Halls .............................................................................................................19Cyberbullying.............................................................................................................................................5Dances....................................................................................................................................................34Dangerous Articles or Objects ................................................................................................................22Detention.................................................................................................................................................10Diploma Options/Graduation ...................................................................................................................29Disciplinary Code....................................................................................................................................10Dismissal from School ..............................................................................................................................8Displays of Affection................................................................................................................................21Disrespect...............................................................................................................................................21Dress Code ................................................................................................................... Inside Front CoverElectronic Devices..................................................................................................................................20Expulsion................................................................................................................................................14Extra-curricular Activities .........................................................................................................................32Failure to Comply....................................................................................................................................21Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)................................................................................2Field Trips...............................................................................................................................................37Field Trips/Overnight Travel ....................................................................................................................39Fighting...................................................................................................................................................18Financial Hardships.................................................................................................................................10Fire Alarms..............................................................................................................................................25Food and Refreshments .........................................................................................................................22Free or Reduced Price Programs .....................................................................................................10, 36Freshman Administrators .......................................................................................................................45Freshman-Major Events ..........................................................................................................................45Freshman Seminar.................................................................................................................................44Gambling.................................................................................................................................................22Gang Activity...........................................................................................................................................21

Table of Contents (continued)Grading...............................................................................................................................................28Graduation..........................................................................................................................................30Guidance Department .......................................................................................................................30Hazing...................................................................................................................................................5Health Services...................................................................................................................................41Homeless Situations ...........................................................................................................................43Improper Student Behavior .................................................................................................................22Insurance............................................................................................................................................35Internal Student Support (ISS) ............................................................................................................ 11Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Students .......................................................................................23Junior Administrators .........................................................................................................................47Juniors-Major Events ..........................................................................................................................47Leaving School Grounds .....................................................................................................................19Library.................................................................................................................................................31Lockers...............................................................................................................................................25Locker Searches.................................................................................................................................17Misrepresentation...............................................................................................................................20Motor Vehicle Operation .....................................................................................................................21Out-of-School and Off-Campus Behavior ...........................................................................................10Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) ....................................................................................................... 11Passes................................................................................................................................................20Plagiarism, Academic Honesty, and Integrity ......................................................................................28Procedure for Bringing a Non-Student to the Junior Prom .................................................................34Profane, Obscene, Abusive and/or Insulting Language ......................................................................21Recording Devices ..............................................................................................................................20Removal from Class ..............................................................................................................................9Room Conditions................................................................................................................................37School Cancellations ..........................................................................................................................40Search of Students–Procedures and Regulations ..............................................................................17Selling/Attempted Selling of Controlled Substances ...........................................................................16Senior Administrators .........................................................................................................................48Seniors-Major Events ..........................................................................................................................48Senior Privileges...................................................................................................................................9Smoking/Tobacco................................................................................................................................17Sophomore Administrators ................................................................................................................46Sophomores-Major Events .................................................................................................................46Special Education Issues ......................................................................................................................1Student Automobiles ...........................................................................................................................37Student Identification Cards ..................................................................................................................5Student Messages ..............................................................................................................................37Study Halls............................................................................................................................................9Substitute Teachers and Classroom Aides .........................................................................................38Tailgating.............................................................................................................................................39Tardiness...............................................................................................................................................8Teacher/Classroom Curriculum/Grade Issues ......................................................................................1Teacher/Classroom Disciplinary or Behavioral Issues ..........................................................................1Teacher/Student Faculty Issues ............................................................................................................1Theft....................................................................................................................................................18Threats................................................................................................................................................23Thrown Objects...................................................................................................................................21Truancy...............................................................................................................................................19Vandalism...........................................................................................................................................18Visitors................................................................................................................................................37Weapons on Academy Property .........................................................................................................23Working Papers..................................................................................................................................35

however, their presence in drinkingwater, even at very low levels, raisesimportant questions for long-termpopulation health.Looking upstream: a neglectedpart of the solutionFor some, the solution to PPCPs indrinking water rests with improvedwater treatment systems. Whilesuch technologies are an importantelement to control the levels ofPPCPs in drinking water, they cannotbe the only strategy, for severalreasons. First, advanced treatmenttechnologies such as ozonation arecostly, and are therefore likely toremain inaccessible to most Canadianswho continue to rely on chlorine todisinfect their water. Second, eventhe best technologies are unable tocompletely remove all contaminants,and worse, as noted above theycan create additional by-products,seldom accounted for when assessingthe merits of such treatments.Ozonation of the anti-convulsantdrug carbamazepine, for instance,has been found to yield three newand previously unreported byproducts.Given that new PPCPs areconstantly becoming available in themarketplace, it becomes questionablewhether treatment technologies willbe able to keep pace.Rather, such “end of pipe”solutions should be coupledwith strategies for reducing theload of PPCPs entering into theenvironment in the first place.Taking a preventative or “upstream”approach recognizes that while therisks posed by such substances may...even the besttechnologiesare unable tocompletelyremove allcontaminants,and worse,they can createaddional byproductsnot be entirely known, it is better toerr on the side of caution. Moreover,many upstream steps could beimplemented immediately andrelatively cheaply, when compared tothe longer term investments requiredfor broad scale improvements todrinking water treatment plants.While many PPCPs serveessential, life-affirming ends, thereare also cases where the use of someproducts could be curtailed oreliminated altogether. One exampleis the proliferation of antibacterialproducts such as hand soaps, manyof which contain triclosan – asubstance now found widely in theenvironment, including in drinkingwater. Despite their popularity,the use of antibacterial productsfor regular hand washing is notrecommended by Health Canada, theCanadian Medical Association, or theCanadian Paediatric Society.And yet, current PPCP useand promotion trends point inthe opposite direction. Canadiansare consuming more and moredrugs each year. For their part,pharmaceutical companies aredelivering drugs in more aggressiveand ever inventive ways, often withspecific campaigns that target womenand exploit gender roles.Some upstream strategies toconsider might include:• Reducing pharmaceutical use bystrengthening the direct-to-consumeradvertising ban in Canada. At present,enforcement is woefully inadequate;• Stemming the tide ofpharmaceutical inputs to aquaticsystems by broadening consumerpharmaceutical take-back programs.Programs exist in a handful ofprovinces. More should follow suit;• Better education of consumers,including young people, patients,physicians and pharmacists aboutthe environmental consequencesof improper disposal and misuse ofPPCPs; and• Judiciously curbing the use andpromotion of some PPCPs.Clearly, practical and realisticsteps can be taken immediately tocurb the release of PPCPs into theenvironment. A sex and gender basedanalysis reveals that attention to theimpact on women is a critical aspectin such efforts.Sharon Batt is a founding member ofBreast Cancer Action Montreal andauthor of Patient no More: The Politicsof Breast Cancer.NETWORK FALL/.WINTER 2010/2011 11

I. Rules and RegulationsThe Student Planner is intended to serve as a guide to help students and their families come to know Pinkerton Academy.This planner will provide everyone with the expectations of Pinkerton Academy students and to have knowledge ofthe rules and regulations by which the Academy is governed, including our updated disciplinary code.Please understand that no set of rules or guidelines can cover every conceivable situation that may arise at school. Therules, policies, and procedures set forth in this planner are intended to apply under normal circumstances. However, fromtime to time, there may be situations that require immediate or non-standard responses. This planner does not limit theauthority of Pinkerton Academy to deviate from the normal rules and procedures set forth in this planner, and to deal withindividual circumstances as they arise in the manner deemed most appropriate by the Pinkerton Academy administration.The policies may also be revised or updated periodically even during the school year. You will be advised of anychanges as they are made, either electronically (email) or standard mail.To students and parents: Pinkerton Academy is aware that the vast majority of students and parents are responsibleindividuals who are genuinely concerned with education. If the Academy is to offer a healthy educational atmosphere andsound educational opportunities to those students in the responsible majority, it must prevent interference, disruptions,and abuse from those whose intentions are less than honorable, and those who are not sincerely interested in pursuingan education. If you are contacting a staff member, please remember that staff are teaching or are on duty assignmentsand cannot immediately respond to your emails or phones calls. Staff should return your calls or emails within 36 hours. Ifyou do not hear back from them within that timeframe, please call the Shepard Office extension and leave a message. Thepreferred method of teacher contact is through their school email accounts. Pinkerton Academy is a closed campus andclosely monitors the coming and going of visitors. Visitors should report to the Shepard Office for a visitor’s pass. Inaddition, students should report any suspicious or unfamiliar individuals to any staff member.If there is any disability, personal, physical, domestic, or financial reason that prevents you from complying with schoolpolicies as outlined in this handbook, please contact an administrator so that possible solutions can be considered. If aproblem can be prevented before it occurs, it is usually in everyone’s best interest.To Parents: There are a number of Pinkerton staff that can help you with questions or concerns that you may have.Please use the information below as a guideline on who to speak to with questions.Teacher /classroom disciplinary or behavioral issues:First - contact your child’s teacherSecond - contact the Department Head of the respective departmentThird - contact your child’s Associate Dean of StudentsFourth - contact the Dean of StudentsLast - contact the HeadmasterTeacher/student faculty issues:First - contact your child’s teacherSecond - contact the Department Head of the respective departmentThird - contact the Dean of FacultyLast - contact the HeadmasterTeacher /classroom curriculum/grade issues:First - contact your child’s teacherSecond – contact your child’s Guidance CounselorThird - contact the Department Head of the respective departmentFourth - contact the Dean of Academic AffairsLast - contact the HeadmasterAthletic issues:First - contact the coachSecond - contact the Athletic DirectorThird - contact the Dean of StudentsSpecial Education issues:First - contact your child’s case coordinator and the classroom teacherSecond - contact the Assistant Director of Special Education and your child’s Associate Dean of StudentsThird - contact the Special Education DirectorLast - contact the HeadmasterYour child’s guidance counselor is very important and you should contact them any time that you have concerns relativeto your child.1

Classroom Teacher ChangesIt is not Pinkerton Academy’s policy to move a student from one teacher to another teacher unless there is a compellingreason or unless it is to accommodate a student’s schedule (or IEP). Every effort should be made to identifyand correct the situation. The following conversations and meetings are required prior to moving a student from oneteacher’s class to another teacher’s class, preferably in the order listed:1. Student/teacher conversation;2. Student/parent/teacher conversation;3. Student/parent/teacher/guidance counselor/case coordinator (if applicable) conversation; and4. If necessary, student/parent/teacher/guidance counselor/case coordinator (if applicable)/department chair/administrator meeting.The purpose of the above conversations/meetings is to identify the issue(s) and determine a possible resolutionof the issue(s). If the resolution is to change teachers, existing guidance procedures will be followed.Annual Notice to Students and Parents of Students of Pinkerton Academy regarding their rights under theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and regulationsadopted by the US Department of Education (34 CFR 99.1 et seq.) grant parents and students who are 18 years ofage or older (“eligible students”) certain rights relative to the student’s education records maintained by PinkertonAcademy, Derry, NH.However, if a parent/guardian still claims the eligible student as a dependent on the IRS income tax forms, thatparent retains the right to access to the student’s educational records.Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 include:First, a parent or an eligible student, as is appropriate, may inspect and review the education records of thatstudent. Parents or eligible students should submit a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect;such requests should be submitted to the Dean of Academic Affairs. Pinkerton Academy will make the requestedrecords available to the parent or eligible student within 45 days of the date that Pinkerton Academy received therequest. The right to inspect and review educational records includes the right to a response from Pinkerton Academyto a reasonable request for explanations and interpretations of records, and the right to obtain copies of suchrecords upon payment of a copying fee. In accord with FERPA, the Academy maintains a record of all requests for,and disclosures of information from, the student’s educational records.Second, parents or eligible students .may ask Pinkerton Academy to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate,misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A parent or eligible studentwho wishes to amend a record should write to the Dean of Students, clearly identifying the part of the record theywant changed, and specifying why it is inaccurate or misleading, or invades the privacy rights of the student. IfPinkerton Academy decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the Academy willnotify the parent or eligible student of the decision and of their right to a hearing regarding the request for the amendment.Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible, student uponrequest, or when notified of the right to a hearing.If, after a hearing, a parent or eligible student’s request to have a student’s education records amended is denied,the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement in the student’s education records commenting on thecontested information contained in such records and/or setting forth their reasons for disagreeing with the decisionof the Academy.Third, parents and eligible students have the right to provide written consent before Pinkerton Academy disclosespersonally identifiable information from a student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizesdisclosure without consent.It is the policy of Pinkerton Academy to disclose, without consent, educational records, including disciplinary records,upon request from officials of another school or school system in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, oris already enrolled, if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer. Upon request, the Academyshall give the parents or eligible student a copy of the records that were disclosed, and, upon request, it shall givethe parent or eligible student the opportunity for a hearing in accord with FERPA and its implementing regulations.One of the situations where information regarding a student may be released without prior written consent iswhen the data consists of “directory information.” According to the policy adopted by the Pinkerton Academy Board2

of Trustees, the following categories of information are deemed to be “directory information”: a student’s name, address,telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activitiesand sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, electronic mail address, gradelevel, and student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate in electronic systemsthat cannot be used to access education records without a PIN, password, etc. (A student’s social securitynumber, in whole or in part, will not be used for this purpose and will not constitute directory information.)The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Academy to include this type of information fromyour child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:- A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;- The annual yearbook;- Honor roll or other recognition lists;- Graduation programs; and- Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.Directory information is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released,can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizationsinclude, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, twofederal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and SecondaryEducation Act of 1965 (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 7908 and 10 U.S.C. § 503(c), to provide military recruiters, upon request,with the following information – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised theLEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.If you do not want Pinkerton Academy to disclose directory information from your child’s educational recordswithout your prior written consent, you must notify the Dean of Students in writing.It is also the policy of the Academy that photographs and recordings (audio and/or visual) of students shall beconsidered “directory information”, as long as the material is used for the purpose of general news, sports, studentparticipation, or student accomplishment. Photographs (and related materials) are essential to the yearbook, thecourse catalog, the student handbook, the alumni bulletin, and local media (for news and sports). A parent of astudent, or an eligible student, may request that any or all of these categories of information not be designated“directory information” with respect to that student. Such requests shall be written, dated, and addressed to theDean of Students. Such requests shall remain in effect until rescinded by the parent or eligible student.In accord with FERPA, the Academy may also disclose education records, without consent, to school officialswith legitimate educational interests. A school official is: a person employed by the Academy or the student’sSending District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medicalstaff and law enforcement personnel); a person serving on the Board of Trustees or School Board of the SendingDistrict; a volunteer, or person or company with whom the Academy has contracted to perform an institutionalservice or function for which the Academy would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the directcontrol of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of the personally identifiable information from theeducation records (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student servingon an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteerassisting another school official in performing their tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest ifthe official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility.Parents and eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerningalleged failures by Pinkerton Academy to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of theoffice that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 MarylandAvenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.Upon request, this notice shall be made available in an alternate format or another language.3

CommunicationsPinkerton Academy believes that a positive and constructive working relationship between the school and the parent orguardian is essential to the fulfillment of the school’s mission. We believe that while on campus or through any means ofcommunication, the parents or guardians conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, refraining from personal threatsand inappropriate language. We reserve the right to have our School Resource Officer present during any meetings thatthe administration feels may become disruptive or hostile.Anti-Harassment PolicyPinkerton Academy is committed to equal employment and educational opportunity for all employees and applicants,students, and members of the school community without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, handicap, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in all aspects of employmentand education. The members of the school community include the Board of Trustees, administration, staff, students,and volunteers working and studying in the school. Pinkerton Academy is also committed to maintain a school and workenvironment free of harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation,handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran. Pinkerton expects all employees and members of theschool community to conduct themselves in an appropriate and professional manner with concern and respect for theirfellow employees and the students. Harassment of any member of the school community by any other member of theschool community, or by vendors or visitors, will not be tolerated. Violations of this policy, whether intended or not, will notbe permitted.Harassment refers to conduct or behavior which is personally offensive or threatening, impairs morale, orinterferes with the education of students. Examples of harassment include conduct or comments that threaten physicalviolence, circulation of written materials, items or pictures degrading to any gender, racial, ethnic, religious, age, sexualorientation, handicap or disability, or other group listed above; and verbal abuse or insults about, or directed at, any employee,student or group of employees or students because of their relationship in any of the groups listed above. Sexualharassment includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual naturewhen:1. Submission to such conduct or communication is made a term or condition either explicitly or implicitly toobtain or maintain employment or educational development and opportunity, or2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or educationdecisions affecting such individual, or3. Such conduct or communications has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’swork or educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment.How to report harassment:Students who believe that they are targets of harassment should contact any administrator, teacher or guidancecounselor. Reports of harassment will be investigated by an Associate Dean of Students, and/or the Dean of Faculty Mrs.Lannan. Any student found to have engaged in any form of harassment will be subject to disciplinary action up to andincluding expulsion from school. Any further violations will be dealt with on an individual basis.The Academy also prohibits any form of retaliation against any member of the school community for filing a goodfaith complaint under this policy or for assisting in a complaint investigation. Anyone found to have engaged in retaliationagainst a person who has registered a complaint under this policy or to have retaliated against anyone for assisting in theinvestigation of a complaint, will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Anyone not satisfied withthe course of investigation or results of the harassment procedure may appeal to the Dean of Students/designee.BullyingFor the purposes of this policy; bullying is defined as insults, taunts, or challenges, whether verbal or physical innature, which are likely to intimidate or provoke a violent or disorderly response from the student being treated in thismanner. Harassment may rise to the level of bullying if severe or pervasive. Further, reporting may be required underNew Hampshire’s Child Abuse Protection Act (RSA 169C). Reporting Procedures: All students are required to report allincidents of bullying to an administrator who will conduct an investigation. All incidents of bullying established as valid byan administrative investigation, along with preliminary subsequent disciplinary actions that were taken, will be reportedto the Associate Dean of Students for his awareness, approval, and/or further action. In accordance with RSA 193-F, the4

Dean of Students will report incidents of bullying to the appropriate law enforcement agency. The Dean of Students/designee shall inform all legal guardians of any students involved in bullying incidents within 48 hours in writingand by telephone unless this requirement is waived by the Headmaster when such waiver is deemed to be in thebest interests of the student. Disciplinary action may include penalties up to and including suspension and possibleexpulsion (Dean of Students level). All student complaints will be taken seriously. Parents/guardians have the rightto appeal the Dean of Students’ decision to the Headmaster. Appeals beyond the Headmaster may be made to theFaculty Committee of the Board of Trustees. A party aggrieved by a decision of the Faculty Committee may appealto the New Hampshire State Board of Education for review, provided that such appeal is filed within 10 days ofreceipt of the written decision of the Faculty Committee. Such appeal shall be in writing and filed with the commissioner,with a copy to the Headmaster and mailed to NH Department of Education, 101 Pleasant Street, Concord,NH 03301. The request for review shall state in detail the reasons for the appeal. The State Board shall conduct ahearing in accordance with the procedures in Ed 200.CyberbullyingPinkerton Academy is committed to providing a positive educational environment for its students. Any formof harassment using electronic media, commonly known as “cyberbullying” by students toward students or staff isprohibited and will not be tolerated. Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic communication device to convey amessage in any form (text, image, audio, video, etc.) that defames, intimidates, threatens, harasses or is otherwiseintended to harm, insult or humiliate another person in a deliberate, repeated or hostile and unwanted manner.In addition, any communication of this form, which disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational environmentmight also be considered cyberbullying.Students are encouraged to report any incidents of cyberbullying to their respective administrator. Studentswho report an incident should preserve any evidence of cyberbullying and present this to the administrator. Studentsare reminded that information posted on social media sites are often read by prospective colleges, employers,and others, and care should be used when posting anything negative toward others on these sites.Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, includingdetention, suspension, and possible expulsion from school. Any perceived criminal conduct will be reported immediatelyto the School Resource Officer or to the Derry Police.Hazing“Hazing” means any act directed toward a student, or any coercion or intimidation of a student to act or to participatein or submit to any act when:1.Such act is likely or would be perceived by a reasonable person as likely to cause physical or psychologicalinjury to any person; and2.Such act is a condition of initiation into, admission into, continued membership in or association with anyorganization.In accordance with New Hampshire law, RSA 631:7, the Academy will not condone student hazing, will take allreasonable measures to prevent student hazing, and will report all instances of such misconduct to law enforcementauthorities.Reporting Procedures: All students are required to report all incidents of hazing to an administrator who willconduct an investigation. All incidents of hazing established as valid by an administrative investigation, along withpreliminary subsequent disciplinary actions that were taken, will be reported to the Dean of Students for his awareness,approval, and/or further action. In accordance with RSA 193-F, the Dean of Students will report incidents ofbullying to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Disciplinary action may include penalties up to and includingsuspension and possible expulsion. All initial student complaints will be taken seriously.Student Identification CardsEach student is required to carry a Pinkerton Academy identification card at all times. Students who cannotproduce an ID card upon the request of a member of the faculty, staff, or administration will face the following consequences:1st offense = warning. 2nd offense = one detention. 3rd offense = two detentions and parental contact.5

Students who continue to violate this requirement will risk possible suspension from school.Each student will need a Pinkerton Academy ID Card for access to the hot lunch program, the library and itsmaterials, extra-curricular events (such as dances), and for personal identification on campus. All new students,except incoming freshmen, will be processed for student IDs during the registration process. Freshmen will mostlikely be scheduled to have their IDs taken during Freshmen Orientation and/or during their study halls in the firstweek of school. Students whose IDs are lost or stolen may have replacements taken in the Registrar’s office eachmorning before period A. There will be a fee of $5 for each replacement ID card. Individual ID photos will be takenand printed at the time a student registers and/or pays for a replacement ID. Students are encouraged to protectand take proper care of their ID cards as replacement will be at the student’s expense. Broken cards and/or cardsthat have been altered by the student in any way will not be accepted for use in the lunch program or in the libraryand may be confiscated. Students are prohibited from using another student’s ID card or number in any situation.Violations will result in disciplinary action.AttendanceUsing RSA 193:1 as the base, Pinkerton’s policies and guidelines on student attendance are as follows:Absenteeism: In the event a student will be absent from school due to illness or emergency, that student’s parentor guardian should phone the appropriate Associate Dean of Students to inform the school of the absence onthe morning of the absence before 7:00 a.m. When a student is absent from school, a judgment must be made bythe Academy regarding the legitimacy or illegitimacy of the absence. An absence can only be considered legitimateif it is the result of illness or emergency. In such cases, students will be provided the opportunity to make-up missedassignments.Reasons that are not acceptable as legitimate are baby sitting, job hunting, and general parental permissionwithout reason. All of the unacceptable reasons for absenteeism are not listed here, but this should give studentsand parents an idea of what is acceptable and what is not. Parents who approve of the absence of their children forreasons other than illness or family emergency make it very difficult for the student, the Academy, other parents andstudents who insist on, and practice, compliance with the state laws and the Academy’s policies on attendance.Students who are absent from school, but who are seen on or near the campus during any part of the schoolday, will be considered truant. Said students will receive a Saturday detention unless a medical note (issued by aphysician’s office) is submitted verifying the absence.Returning from an Absence: Students who return to school following an absence, must have an impressionstamped note from the doctor’s office, or have the note faxed to the appropriate attendance office. Medical notesmust indicate the student’s full name, ID number, the date of return, and the absence dates covered by the medicalexcuse. Medical notes should be turned in within five school days after the student’s return to school. Allmedical notes are subject to verification.If the absence is during the last days of the quarter, medical notes need to be submitted 3 days following theclose of the marking period.Pinkerton Academy will make every attempt to telephone parents on days when their child is absent fromschool. It is the parent’s responsibility to call the appropriate attendance office when they know that their child willbe absent from school. Parents who have questions about their child’s attendance are encouraged to call the appropriateattendance office.Attendance Policy: Pinkerton Academy believes that optimum educational benefits are tied to optimum attendance.Educational programs are designed for, and scholastic requirements are based on, student in-schoolparticipation. Unfortunately, there are students and parents who do not place a similar priority on attendance, andit has become necessary to implement the following attendance policy: any student who is absent from a particularclass for more than five periods during any marking period (approximately 9 weeks) will receive a failing grade(no higher than 60) for that marking period. Reasons that will be considered unacceptable for excusal from the attendancepolicy are disciplinary suspensions, truancy, excessive family vacations, non-specified absences, familyemergencies, including illness or injury to a family member.Underclassmen will not be eligible for excused absences for off-campus college interviews. Seniors will beeligible for no more than two excused absences for off-campus college interviews during the current school year.6

In order for a college visit to be excused, the student must submit a letter, on official letterhead from the college visited,indicating the date and time of the visit. College visit days only apply to members of the senior class.Students are allowed to have a maximum of three days per school year only if the following conditions are met:1. Specific vacation request forms (available in the attendance offices) must be completed and submitted at least twoschool days prior to departure. A parental note must be submitted at the time the form is requested.2. Students must assume the responsibility of contacting all of their teachers for assignments, and for completing allassignments punctually.Vacation absences in excess of 3 days will be charged against the student’s attendance record for the purpose of theattendance policy.Attendance Waiver: Any student (or the parent of that student) who has exceeded the 5-day limit because of verifiablefamily emergency, illness, injury, or extenuating/special circumstances and who has not “cut” classes nor been truant,may request that the attendance policy be waived. All such requests must conform to the following procedure: Uponreturn to school, or within five school days, the student must submit medical documentation (or documentation of thefamily emergency) to the attendance office. The student’s attendance administrator will prepare a complete record of thestudent’s attendance history including absences, suspensions, cuts, and times tardy. The administrator will forward thatrecord, the student’s application for waiver, and their recommendation to the Dean of Students who will make the finaldetermination regarding the request for waiver of the attendance policy. The attendance office will not, at the end of amarking period, respond to the question, “How many days did I miss and which days were they?” It is the responsibilityof the student to submit documentation immediately after an absence.Attendance Waiver if day(s) are related to a students’ disability: If a parent or adult student feels that they havegone over the attendance policy due to a disability, they can write a letter to their attendance administrator requestingto have the days absent that are related to their disability waived. The parent or adult student should identify what thestudent’s disability is and give a reason why they think the absence was due to the disability. We cannot require medicaldocumentation, but it would certainly be in the best interest of the student if parents provided any medical documentationthey have. This information will be attached to an attendance appeal form by the student’s Associate Dean and given tothe Dean of Students. The Dean of Students will decide if days will be waived. This has nothing to do with the manifestationprocess and is a protection under section 504. If reasonable accommodations have been made for this student, thenthere is no reason to apply for a waiver.Medical Documentation for any excused absences shall be in the form of a note presented exactly as it was issuedby the practitioner. Any alterations, additions, changes on the note, or notes obtained unethically will automatically disqualifyit from consideration. The documentation must also state that the student was seen on the specific day(s) inquestion, and that it was either impossible or inadvisable for the student to attend school for that day or a designated periodof time of up to 30 days. If a student’s medical status will result in continued absences beyond the 30 days, the schoolshall require the student to be seen monthly for re-evaluation of medical status and to provide an updated note from themedical follow-up for an additional 30 days, and so forth. Pinkerton reserves the right to verify all medical notes andalso reserves the right to retroactively enforce the failure policy for attendance for any term affected by forged notes.Fraudulent or altered medical notes will be returned to the practitioner who may take legal action. Any submissionof an altered medical note will result in a minimum penalty of a 3-day suspension from school for the student involved.It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of how many classes the student has missed in any given markingperiod, and to ask the teacher whenever there is a question of absences. It should also be noted that the following reasonswill be acceptable and will not count against the student in regard to the attendance policy:1. Religious holidays2. Bereavement *3. Subpoenas and court orders *4. Extreme weather conditions5. School sponsored activities6. Specific reference to attendance exception in the Individual Education Plan of a special ed student.7. Specific reference to attendance exception as part of a Section 504 accommodation plan.* Please be aware that documentation may be required.If students miss a class for any of the above 7 reasons, it is their responsibility to present appropriate information andverification to the attendance office just before or just after the absence.7

Due to early dismissals, late arrivals, and other similar reasons, a student’s absenteeism may vary from one class toanother. The student may be “over” the limits in one class but “under” in another. The official number of classes missedrests with the teacher in each course. A “missed class” is considered as a student’s absence. Students who fail any quarter(or quarters) due to the attendance policy may take mid-year and/or final exams.Parental Notification: Pinkerton Academy will make every effort to notify parents or guardians when their studentsare out of school. Parents who wish to be certain that they are notified about every absence should use the Academy’sEdLine program or may contact the appropriate attendance office and make arrangements with the administrator. Inaddition, at the time progress reports are issued, teachers will identify any student with four or more absences fromtheir classes to that point. Ultimately, however, it is up to each student and the student’s parents to monitor attendancethroughout the year. Parents are encouraged to call the attendance office for an individual update at any time.The 5 days are built in for those days when a student has a minor illness that doesn’t require medical attention, orwhen a student must deal with a personal or family emergency. Students who fail due to the attendance policy are studentswho abused the 5 days with unnecessary absences and have nothing to fall back on when personal, family, or minorhealth circumstances cause them to be absent. We urge all students and parents to strive for maximum attendance,as that will ensure a more complete educational experience.Absenteeism/Tardiness During Final and Mid-Year Exams: Students arriving late to an exam must first check-inwith their administrative office for a pass. If a student misses a final exam or mid-year exam due to illness, that studentwill be able to “make-up” the exam shortly after recovery if the following condition is met: the attendance office must benotified of the student’s inability to take the exam prior to the time of the scheduled exam. Students have 10 days from theclose of grades to make up midterm and final exams and/or any outstanding assignments. Students needing more than10 days must get approval from the Special Education Director or the Guidance Director. Any student who is not presentduring the final exam, and who has not contacted the school regarding the absence, will receive a zero for the exam.Dismissal from SchoolWhen and where it is possible, the Academy requests that doctor and dentist appointments be made outside of schoolhours. If a student is to be dismissed for these or any other reasons, that student is to bring a parental note to the appropriateattendance office before 7:10 a.m. The note must state the specific reason for the dismissal, and the doctor’s(dentist’s) name if there is an appointment. Pinkerton reserves the right to verify all appointments for which students aredismissed from school. Students must obtain a dismissal slip from their administrative office before leaving campus.Pinkerton administrators also reserve the right to approve and/or restrict the reasons for which students are dismissedfrom school. Dismissal notes submitted after 7:15 a.m. will not be accepted without direct parental contact.Students who leave school without prior parental notification of the attendance office, and/or without administrativeapproval, will be considered leaving school grounds. (Please see: Leaving School Grounds) In cases of emergency,a student may be dismissed via a phone call from a parent to the attendance office. In the interest of student safety,Pinkerton Academy reserves the right to require a parent or guardian to present themselves in person to an administratorbefore dismissing a student from school. In addition, a student may not be dismissed to anyone other than those listedon the emergency contact list.Tardiness to SchoolThe school day at Pinkerton Academy is from 7:15 a.m. through 2:10 p.m., regardless of student schedules. Allstudents are expected to be present at 7:15 a.m. on a regular basis. Tardiness causes interruptions in the educationalprograms and in the study habits of other students. When tardy to school, the student will report immediately to the attendanceoffice to “check in.” Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.Because school-wide attendance is taken during period A, all students must report to their assigned classes or studyhalls for attendance before reporting to the library, senior privileges, or any other appointment. Students should expectto remain in period A study halls until 7:20 a.m. Students participating in an extra-curricular activity or sport will not be allowedto participate in a specific game or activity unless the student is in school prior to 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event,or excused in advance through the Attendance Office for extenuating circumstances. For weekend events, students mustbe in school the day preceding the activity. If there are any extenuating circumstances, please notify the appropriateattendance office. It is understood that, on rare occasions, a student may be tardy due to extenuating circumstances.8

However, the following will be school policy in regard to excessive tardiness:During the course of each quarter, each student will be allowed to be tardy to school no more than four timeswithout a penalty. On the fifth and sixth tardy to school, one Saturday detention will be assigned; on the seventhtardy, one-day in Internal Student Support will be assigned. On the eighth tardy, two days in Internal Student Supportwill be assigned. Any subsequent tardies to school will result in a one-day external suspension. At the beginningof each quarter, the attendance cycle starts again. *Note: Whenever a student who does not have an excusechecks into school so late that it causes them to miss one or more periods, that student will receive one detentionfor each period missed, even if it is the student’s first tardy of the marking period. Tardiness due to dental/medicalappointments and late buses will not count against the student.The Academy looks upon punctuality as a basic student responsibility; therefore, such excuses as oversleepingand/or not having the alarm sound will not be considered legitimate.Tardiness to ClassStudents are expected to be prompt and be in classes when the late bell rings. If students, through their ownfault, are late to a class, they shall report to it and gain entrance by explaining the situation to the teacher. Teachersreserve the right to impose disciplinary measures when a student’s reasons are unacceptable, or when a student’stardiness is chronic. The exception to this rule is period A, which will be treated as tardiness to school and handledby the attendance office.Tardiness to Study Hall and the LibraryDuring the course of each semester, each student will be allowed to be tardy to study halls and the library notmore than two times. On the 3rd, 4th, and 5th occasions of tardiness, progressive detentions will be imposed beginningat one and increasing by one each time. On the 6th, 7th, and 8th time of tardiness, suspension will be imposed,also on a progressive basis, beginning with one day of suspension and increasing by one day each time. At thebeginning of second semester, the cycle starts over again. Students who are tardy to a study hall or the library willreport directly to the attendance office for an admit slip. If there is a legitimate reason preventing a student fromarriving “on time” on a daily basis, the student should see the appropriate Associate Dean of Students.Removal from ClassIf an upperclassman student is removed from an academic class for disciplinary reasons, the student will reportimmediately to the department chairperson. If, however, a freshman student is removed from an academic class fordisciplinary reasons, they will report immediately to their administrator. Depending on circumstances, the penaltyimposed by the chairperson may range from a warning to removal from class for a specific number of days. Allclasses missed for disciplinary reasons count against the attendance policy. When a student is removed from classfor a third time, the student will meet with the Associate Dean of Students and a parent meeting will be scheduled,but the student will be returned to class. Subsequent removal from class is subject to a three-day suspension.Study HallsPinkerton Academy does not operate social study halls; study halls are meant to offer a quiet atmosphere inwhich students can apply themselves to their scholastic assignments. Playing cards and games are prohibited. Allstudents are expected to work quietly by themselves during study halls. Electronic devices may be used in studyhalls with the use of personal headphones. Any student who fails to comply with these regulations shall, upon therequest of the study hall supervisor, report directly to the attendance office.Senior PrivilegesSenior Privileges are awarded to only 4th-year students who have earned 16 credits, who have paid their classdues, and who passed all their academic courses during the previous marking term. These privileges are in effectduring certain periods of the fall and spring. Passing a course in summer session will entitle the student (who failedthe course during 4th quarter) to fall Senior Privileges. Seniors on “privileges” may spend their study hall time outsidethe buildings, but may not leave the campus. All parking lots are considered “off campus”. In addition, seniorsmust eat lunch during their designated lunch periods, and they must do so in the Senior Cafeteria located in the9

Arts & Humanities Building. Seniors must spend their “privs” outside the Senior Café or the Ek Science Building. Seniors on“privs” are not allowed to come and go from buildings as they please. They are to remain outside unless they have to use arestroom. Seniors are not to disturb classes in any fashion. Doing so will cause a loss of privileges. All other school policies,rules, and regulations are in effect for seniors during privileges. All ball playing is prohibited.Administrators will give all seniors who have earned privileges a detailed explanation of the appropriate rules andrestrictions before privileges go into effect. In order to participate in privileges, parents must read and complete the Edlineapproval form. Individual or class Senior Privileges may be rescinded temporarily or permanently by the administration forexcessive violations. Senior Privileges may be rescinded temporarily or permanently by the administration for infractionsof school policy.Financial HardshipsPinkerton Academy hopes that all students have the ability to participate in all aspects of campus life, but understandsthat there are financial situations that can limit participation. If the student/family qualifies according to Federal guidelines,they may be eligible for free or reduced price lunches, and waivers for PSAT, SAT, and AP testing costs. Also, PinkertonAcademy has the Astro Boutique where students can find free formal wear for school events, and offers free athletic physicalnights. Our school social worker can also assist in locating resources and supports for those with financial hardships. Ifyou have any questions or concerns, please speak with the appropriate administrative office for your child.II. DisciplineDisciplinary CodePinkerton Academy’s disciplinary code is based upon the concepts of courtesy, respect, and responsibility. Studentsare urged to respect the property and the rights of other students, staff members, area businessmen, and citizens of thecommunity. Too often a thoughtless deed results in a great deal of inconvenience and trouble for innocent people. Considerthe rights of others before you do something that you think will be “cool”, because you might be endangering, injuring, orinconveniencing innocent people, and causing embarrassment to yourself and your parents.Out-of-School and Off-Campus BehaviorEach individual is responsible for his/her own activities and should exercise self-discipline where and when appropriate.Students should be aware that certain activities even outside of school hours or off school property may result in loss ofschool privileges, removal from athletic teams, clubs or other school organizations, and other disciplinary action, includingsuspension and expulsion.Students may be subject to discipline for misconduct which is or may be construed as disruptive of the educationalprocess, interferes with the work of the school, impinges on the rights of other students, employees or members of theschool community, or has a direct or immediate effect on the discipline or general welfare of the school. This discipline maybe implemented even if such conduct takes place off campus, during non-school hours or while on breaks from school.Such conduct will be evaluated at the sole discretion of the school, and the school reserves the right to deviate from theregular disciplinary process as may be deemed necessary under the circumstances.DetentionTeachers’ detention: Teachers may keep students after school for disciplinary reasons providing 24-hour notice isgiven for the student to arrange transportation. If a student has been assigned both an administrative detention and ateacher’s detention for the same afternoon, the student should attend the teacher’s detention. However, the student mustensure that the teacher notifies the appropriate attendance office, verifying that the student was serving a teacher’s detention.If the administrative detention is postponed on a given day due to inclement weather, the individual detentions are alsopostponed. If a student fails to report for an assigned teacher’s detention, that student will be referred to the departmentchairperson for appropriate action, which may include additional detentions, and/or suspension from classuntil the detention(s) is/are served. The days out of class will count against the student on the attendance policy.After-school administrative detention: There will be administrative detentions held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdayafternoons from 2:17 to 3:02 p.m. All students must report to the appropriate location and sign in properly in order to receivecredit for serving an administrative detention. All students in attendance are encouraged to do school work or sit quietlyand to follow the rules set forth by the administration. Students may only be assigned to this detention by a member of the10

administration, but teachers may keep students after school for disciplinary reasons, provided 24-hour notice is givenfor the student to arrange transportation. Detentions are assigned as a deterrent to students who are in violation ofschool rules. Depending on the nature of the infraction, the number of detentions assigned may vary.Any student who misses an assigned administrative detention without administrative approval will receive a warningon the 1st offense; an additional detention on the 2nd offense; an additional detention on the 3rd offense, a Saturdaydetention on the 4th offense, and a 3-day ISS and 3-day OSS for all subsequent offenses during the school year.The accrued detentions must still be served until a 3 or 5-day suspension is assessed. If a student is assigned adetention, attendance at same is compulsory. Such excuses as athletic practice, a job, or a social engagement are notacceptable. If a student feels they have a legitimate reason for missing detention, the student must gain administrativeapproval in advance. The best way to avoid conflicts and problems of this nature is to comply with school policiesso that detentions are not assigned. If a student is asked to leave an administrative detention for a disciplinary reason,the student is subject to suspension or further disciplinary action.It is the responsibility of the student to maintain an awareness of how many detentions have accumulated. Alldetentions must be served consecutively; a student who has been assigned five detentions (for example) may notserve them every Tuesday for 5 weeks. There is no appeal process for administrative detentions.Saturday Detention:GENERAL RULES FOR SATURDAY DETENTIONStudents who are asked to leave due to non-compliance will receive a 3-day suspension.•Saturday detention may be issued only by an administrator who will provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to astudent’s parents.Saturday detention will be assigned at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Students based on the severity ofthe infraction. Saturday detention may bypass normal weekly administrative detention.•Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the detention.•In the event of inclement weather, cancellations to Saturday detention will be announced in the same manner asschool cancellation announcements.Attendance and Location:•Saturday detention is held in the Manning Lecture Hall in the Ek Science Building or Senior Cafeteria from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.•A missed Saturday detention, without prior administrative approval or appropriate medical, dental or legal documentation,will result in a one-day suspension. A failure to serve any subsequent Saturday detentions will resultin a three-day suspension. Documentation must be provided no later than 7:30 a.m. on the Monday following theassigned detention.•If absent on the Friday before the assigned Saturday detention, students must contact their administrator thatFriday before the end of the school day to discuss their detention if they feel they will miss Saturday detention formedical/other reasons (see above).Internal Student Support (ISS)Internal Student Support is a disciplinary measure that may be utilized by the Academy’s administration in accordancewith established policy and administrative regulations. Days served in ISS will not be held against the student’sattendance. The goals of ISS are:1. to hold students accountable for their actions, which resulted in their presence in ISS;2. to insure that students continue their academic studies while in ISS. Internal Student Support is a seriousdisciplinary consequence. Class assignments are completed in a quiet, educational, and supportive atmosphere.3. Students who cannot control their behavior in ISS, will be subject to another day of ISS or Out-of-Schoolsuspension pending nature, occurence, and/or severity of the misbehavior.4. Removal from ISS will result in a 3-day OSS.5. Refusal to attend ISS will result in OSS.Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)Drawing upon RSA 193:13 for guidance, Pinkerton’s policies and guidelines on disciplinary suspensions are as11

follows:Any student attending school who neglects or refuses to conform with the standards of orderly conduct prescribed byschool rules and regulations shall be subject to suspension and potential expulsion. Any student guilty of gross misconductwill be suspended or expelled. Only a member of the Pinkerton administration may suspend a student from school.Suspensions may vary in length, depending on the nature and severity of the offense and the number of times the offensewas committed, and the prior disciplinary history of the student. The administration reserves the right to implement thesuspension during the day of the infraction, depending on the nature and severity of the violation and/or the potentialresults of the violation. While under suspension, a student may not participate in any school function or schoolrelated event for the duration of the suspension.Unless authorized by an administrator to temporarily be on campus, all students under suspension will remain offschool property during the suspension. Any student who is suspended from school may make-up all schoolwork. All workmissed during suspensions must be made up within the number of school days that is equal to the number of suspensiondays. For example, a 3-day suspension = 3 school days following the student’s return to complete all missed work. Withinreason, teachers may require that the missed schoolwork be completed and submitted shortly after a student returns froma suspension, depending on many factors.Students under suspension may be on school property to take midyear or final exams but must first obtain administrativeapproval and check-in daily with their appropriate attendance office.A parent may be required to accompany a student returning from a suspension, and to meet with the Associate Deanof Students who issued the suspension. All classes missed due to disciplinary suspensions count against the student’srecord in regard to the attendance policy. Canceled school days do not count in the total of suspended days.1. Suspensions of not more than 10 days may be made by an Associate Dean of Students (or representative asdesignated in writing). Prior to such suspension, the person ordering the suspension must, orally or in writing, informthe student of the charge(s). If the student refutes the charge(s), evidence of the misconduct shall be presented tothe student. Suspensions of less than 5 days are not appealable unless there is a question of due process.Suspensions of 5 days or longer may be appealed to the Dean of Students in writing within 24 hours. Only suspensionsof more than 10 days may be appealed to the Headmaster. Upon review of the case, the Dean of Students reservesthe right to cancel, decrease or increase the original suspension, and suspensions may be carried over into the nextschool year.2.The Headmaster (or such other individual as is designated by the Board of Trustees) is authorized to continue asuspension for a period from 11 to 20 days following a hearing before the Headmaster. The parent or guardian mayappeal such suspension to the Faculty Committee of the Board of Trustees.3. Suspensions of more than 20 days may be made by the Headmaster (or representative as designated in writing)only if approved by the Board of Trustees.4. Expulsions may be made only by the Board of Trustees after written notice to the student of the student’s grossmisconduct or neglect or refusal to conform to the rules or regulations of the school. Such expulsions occur only aftera hearing by the Board. Expulsions are subject to review not less than one month prior to the start of the next schoolyear, and may be appealed to the State Board of Education by the parent or guardian of the expelled student.Before any suspension of more than 10 days or any expulsion may be executed, except as provided for below, thestudent must be informed in writing of the charges, and a hearing scheduled before the person making the suspension (orbefore the Board of Trustees if appealed to, or required to be approved by, it) at which the student shall be permitted to berepresented by a parent, other adult, or counsel (at student expense) to refute any charges or evidence against the student,offer evidence, explanations or mitigating circumstances, cross-examine witnesses and call witnesses of their own.This requirement for prior hearing shall not apply where the student’s presence poses a threat to persons, property orthe functioning of the educational process. The student may be immediately suspended or expelled, provided that writtennotice is mailed to the student within 1 school day of such suspension or dismissal, such notice stating the charges andthe evidence, and that a hearing provided for above, is scheduled within 5 school days of such suspension or expulsion.Students who appeal suspensions for weapons, fighting, drugs or alcohol violations, assault or gross misconduct,will remain out of school until the appeal is examined by the Dean of Students and a decision is made.When a student has been suspended for a cumulative total of 15 days, the student and a parent/guardian will berequired to meet with the Dean of Students and the appropriate Associate Dean of Students prior to that student’s return12

to school. Suspensions for drug/alcohol, weapons, or fighting violations will be cumulative over the student’shigh school career. A student may be referred to the Dean of Students at any time for serious behaviorialissues.Probation: The Dean of Students has the right to place on probation any student who has a history of excessivedisciplinary referrals. While on probation, the student’s behavior, attendance, and scholastic performancewill be closely monitored, and further unacceptable conduct will most likely lead to long-term suspensions, andpossible expulsions. Specific details concerning probation will be provided upon request and to all students whoare placed on probation.Suspension and Expulsion Policy for Students Receiving Special Education Services: Multiple suspensions(in school & out of school) adding up to more than 10 days in the same school year:It is expected that all special education students at the Academy will follow the rules and regulations set up forall students unless a rule or regulation is specifically modified by the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan. A specialeducation student may be suspended for up to 10 school days (cumulative in the same school year). Beyond thetenth day of suspension, disciplinary sanctions will not be invoked until an administrator has determined whetherthe student has been subjected to a series of removals that constitute a pattern of behavior.A pattern of behaviorexists when 1) the student has been subjected to a series of removals that total more than 10 school days in aschool year; 2) the student’s behavior is substantially similar to the behavior in previous incidents that resulted inthe series of removals; and, 3) such other factors, such as the length of each removal, the total amount of time thechild has been removed, and the proximity of the removals to one another indicate that the removals constitutea pattern.If the administrator determines that there is no pattern, the student may be suspended. The administrator mustgive the student’s parent/guardian notice of the decision that a pattern of behavior does not exist, and shouldprovide the parent/guardian with a copy of the procedural safeguards. The student’s parent/guardian has the rightto request due process to challenge the decision that the pattern did not exist.If there is a pattern of behavior, a manifestation meeting will be held to determine:1) if the behavior/conduct is caused by the direct result of the LEA’s failure to implement the student’s IEP; 2)if the behavior/conduct had a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s identified disability as determinedby the IEP Team; or 3) if the behavior/conduct was caused by the student’s disability. If the answer is yes to either1, 2, or 3, then the behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disability, and the team must complete a FunctionalBehavioral Assessment and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan.If a Behavior Intervention Plan has alreadybeen developed, the Team must review the existing plan and modify it, as necessary to address the student’sbehavior. The student must be returned to his/her current placement, unless the student’s IEP Team agrees to achange in placement.If the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability, the Student may be disciplined, and the Academyshall provide the students parent/guardian with a copy of the procedural safeguards.One suspension for more than 10 days:If administration determines the consequences for a single incident will be a suspension of 11 days or more,there must be a manifestation meeting. The administrator shall not determine whether there is a pattern of behavior.Themanifestation meeting will be held to determine:1) if the behavior/conduct is caused by the direct result of the LEA’s failure to implement the student’s IEP; 2)if the behavior/conduct had a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s identified disability as determinedby the IEP Team; or 3) if the behavior/conduct was caused by the student’s disability. If the answer is yes to either1, 2, or 3, then the behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disability and the team must complete a FunctionalBehavioral Assessment and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan. If a Behavior Intervention Plan has alreadybeen developed, the Team must review the existing plan and modify it, as necessary to address the student’sbehavior. The student must be returned to his/her current placement, unless the student’s IEP Team agrees to achange in placement.If the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability, the student may be disciplined, and the Academyshall provide the students parent/guardian with a copy of the procedural safeguards.13

Special Circumstances:School personnel may remove a student to an interim alternative educational setting for not more than 45 schooldays without regard to whether the behavior is determined to be a manifestation of the child’s disability, if the child:• carries a weapon to or possesses a weapon at school, on school premises, or to or at a school function under thejurisdiction of the school;• knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs, or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance, while at school, onschool premises, or school functions under the jurisdiction of the school or• has inflicted serious bodily injury upon another person while at school, on school premises, or at a school functionunder the jurisdiction of the school.When a student is removed to an interim alternative educational setting, the Academy shall provide the student’s parent/guardianwith a copy of the procedural safeguards. The IEP team determines the location for the interim alternativeeducational setting.ExpulsionDrawing upon RSA 193:13 for guidance, the Board of Trustees reserves the right to expel a student for “grossmisconduct,” for “neglect or refusal to conform to the reasonable rules of the school,” for an “act of theft, destruction, orviolence in a Safe School Zone,” or “for possession of a pellet or BB gun, rifle, or paint ball gun.” Said student shall notattend school until restored by the Board. Such expulsions shall be subject to review if requested prior to the start ofeach school year. The Board of Trustees consents to review of any such expulsion by the State Board of Education. TheAcademy reserves the right to refuse to admit any student who has been expelled from another school District in NewHampshire or in any other State.Any student who brings or possesses a firearm as defined in Section 921 of Title XVIII of the United States Codein the Pinkerton Academy Safe School Zone without prior written authorization from the Headmaster/designee shallbe expelled from Pinkerton by the Board of Trustees for a period of not less than 12 months. Any pupil expelled fromanother school in New Hampshire, or any other state, under the provisions of the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 shall notbe eligible to enroll in the Academy for the period of the student’s expulsion.In the event a student who receives special education services is facing expulsion, the Academy will convene amanifestation determination meeting to determine:1) if the behavior/conduct is caused by the direct result of the LEA’s failure to implement the IEP; 2) if the behavior/conduct had a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s identified disability as determined by the IEP Team; or,3) if the behavior/conduct was caused by the student’s disability.If the answer is yes to either 1, 2, or 3, then the behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disability, and the teammust complete a Functional Behavioral Assessment and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan. If a Behavior InterventionPlan has already been developed, the Team must review the existing plan and modify it, as necessary to addressthe student’s behavior. The student must be returned to his/her current placement, unless the student’s IEP Team agreesto a change in placement.If the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s disability, the Student may be disciplined, and the expulsionproceeding would commence.The Academy shall provide the students parent/guardian with a copy of the proceduralsafeguards.If the Academy has knowledge that a student that it is seeking to suspend (for more than 10 days) or expel, then,prior to suspending or expelling the student, then the Academy will convene a manifestation determination meeting todetermine: 1) if the behavior/conduct had a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s suspected disability; or 2)if the behavior/conduct was caused by the student’s suspected disability. If the answer to either 1 or 2 is yes, then thebehavior is a manifestation of the student’s suspected disability and the Team must complete a Functional BehavioralAssessment and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan. If a Behavior Intervention Plan has already been developed,the Team must review the existing plan and modify it, as necessary to address the student’s behavior. The student mustbe returned to his/her current placement, unless the student’s IEP Team agrees to a change in placement.If the behavior is not a manifestation of the student’s suspected disability, the Student may be disciplined, and thesuspension or expulsion proceeding would commence. The Academy shall provide the students parent/guardian with acopy of the procedural safeguards.The Academy has knowledge that a child may be a child with a disability if, before the behavior that led to the disci-14

plinary action occurred: 1) the child’s parent expressed concern in writing to the child’s teacher(s) or administrationthat the child is in need of special education and related services; 2) the parent requested an evaluation; or 3) thechild’s teacher or other Academy staff expressed specific concerns about a pattern of behavior demonstrated bythe child to the Director of Special Education or other supervisory personnel of the Academy. The Academy doesnot have knowledge that a child may be a child with a disability if: 1) the parent has refused to allow the child to beevaluated or has refused services under the IDEA; or 2) the child has been evaluated and determined not to be achild with a disability under the IDEA.If the Academy does not have knowledge that a child may be a child with a disability, then the child may besubjected to discipline. However, if the child’s parent requests an evaluation, one must be conducted in an expeditedmanner. Until the evaluation is completed, the child remains in the educational placement determined by theadministration, which can include suspension or expulsion.In the event a student with an educational disability is suspended in excess of 10 days or expelled, it is theresponsibility of the Sending District, and not Pinkerton Academy, to see that the special education student is providedwith a free, appropriate education at public expense during the period of any such suspension or expulsion.The suspension procedures which apply to all students will be followed, with these additional procedures:1. The Special Education Director will notify, in writing, the designated person in charge of special educationfrom each sending district each time a special education student is suspended or facing possible expulsion,pending a manifestation determination meeting.2. The parent of the student will be informed of the contact person for each of the sending districts and thecontact person at Pinkerton Academy in charge of special education.3. If a student is going to be suspended for more than 10 cumulative days during the same school year,Pinkerton Academy will call a meeting of the student’s IEP Team, for the purpose of conducting a manifestationdetermination (described above). If the behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disability,the student’s IndividualEducation Plan, Behavior Plan (if appropriate) and Functional Behavioral Assessment (if appropriate) will beevaluated and a determination will be made as to any modifications or changes in placement.4. The parent of the child with a disability who disagrees with any decision regarding placement under Ed1124.01, 34 CFR 300.530 and 300.531, or the manifestation determination, or an LEA that believes that maintainingthe current placement of the child is substantially likely to result in injury to the child or others, may appeal thedecision by requesting a hearing. The hearing is requested by filing a complaint pursuant to 34 CFR 300.507 and300.508 (a) and (b).5. Information regarding the contact persons who monitor students receiving special education servicesfrom the respective school districts is available through the Special Education Office (437-5200 ext. 1136).6. In certain situations regarding school safety, the administration may ask the IEP team to consider anemergency 45-day placement.Note: In accordance with Ed.1124.01 and 34 C.F.R. 300.530(f)(2): A parent and the LEA can agree to an interimalternative placement, as part of the modification of the student’s behavior intervention plan, even if the behavior isa manifestation of the student’s disability.A student receiving educational services under a Section 504 plan shall also receive the benefit of the suspension/expulsionprocedures set forth above. However, in the event that their behavior is not determined to be amanifestation of their disability, the student may be disciplined by Pinkerton Academy and may not be entitled toreceive educational services from their Sending District during the period of discipline.Note: Parents should refer to their copy of the Parent Procedural Safeguards or they may request a copy fromthe Pinkerton Academy Special Education Department at 437-5200 ext. 1184.III. General RulesThe following rules and regulations apply while a student is on school property, at school-sponsored activities, orat off-campus events in which Pinkerton Academy is a participant. Rules pertaining to violence, threats of violence,bullying, hazing, and harassment of any type may also apply to students while they are on their way to or from15

school. This is especially applicable (but not limited) to bus transportation and bus stops.Alcohol and DrugsInvolvement in alcohol and/or drugs is totally unacceptable for any student at the Academy, and such involvement createsa very serious situation for the student and the school. Students may jeopardize their health, high school careers, andfutures in general through such involvement.It is important that students and parents be aware of this so that concerned parties can work to prevent these problems.A student shall not possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, buy, be in the act of selling or buying, be in the presenceof, or transport alcoholic beverages, illegal or controlled drugs, synthetic drugs or drug paraphernalia, such as but notlimited to rolling papers, blunts, pipes, etc.In light of the serious dangers presented by illegal or controlled drugs, a student may be disciplined for the possession,sale or purchase of items intentionally passed off as an illegal or controlled drug, even if they only have the appearance ofan illegal or controlled drug.Alcoholic beverage is defined to include any beverage, whether brewed, distilled or fermented, that contains alcoholand shall specifically include beverages labeled “non-alcoholic” that nevertheless contain alcohol. Because of the administration’sconcern for the health and safety of the students, any student who is knowingly involved in the misrepresentationof an over-the-counter (legal) drug or other substance as an illegal drug, and/or is knowingly involved in the subsequentuse, sale or possession of that fraudulent substance, shall be subject to the same rules as drug violators. This includes anystudent who is under the influence of, dispensing or being in the act of selling or buying prescribed medication of anotherstudent or individual.These disciplinary rules also apply to any student who possesses, transfers or uses any substance for the purpose of“getting high” or assisting others in doing the same. Additionally, all prescribed medication should be monitored by parentsand dispensed by the Health Office personnel, in accord with the policies and procedures of the Health Office.The penalty guidelines for violations are as follows:1st offense: 10-day suspension from school and a mandatory enrollment in an approved Assessment EducationProgram or an alternative assessment program approved by Pinkerton Academy.2nd offense: The student will be removed from school for a period of not less than one full semester and a mandatorycompletion of an individual assessment education program approved by Pinkerton Academy.3rd offense: A recommendation to the Board of Trustees for permanent expulsion from Pinkerton Academy.Any student who does not comply with the mandatory referral or complete the program with the Student Support Counselorfaces an additional 2-day suspension and a meeting with the Dean of Students.The penalties set forth above are guidelines only. Even the first or second offense may result in expulsion if there areextenuating factors, such as increased risk to health, public safety risks, possession for sale, commission of a felony-leveloffense, possession of a large quantity or volume of drugs or alcohol, distribution, serious property damage while underthe influence of drugs or alcohol, other violations of the Student Code of Conduct, or any other extenuating factor whichin the sole discretion of the Administration, increases the gravity of the offense. Students who do not enroll and completethe required assessment program, will be subject to an additional 10-day suspension and a referral will be made to theHeadmaster.In addition, all violators of this policy shall be subject to police report, arrest and criminal conviction. Offenses are cumulativethroughout a student’s high school career. Any outside assessment programs are at the expense of the student orparent. Students in violation of this policy will lose their parking permit or will be prohibited from obtaining one for the year.Selling/Attempted Selling of Controlled SubstancesStudents are not to possess, use or distribute any over-the-counter medication, including energy supplements,while at school or any school-sponsored activity or function. Students in need of medication should see the section titled,“Medications” in the Health Services regulations of this planner. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Any studentfound to be selling, attempting to sell, or distributing controlled drugs shall be suspended for a minimum of 10 days. Thestudent shall also be referred to the Headmaster, with a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for further disciplinaryaction. In addition, upon returning to Pinkerton on a probationary status, the student must enroll in an educational assessmentprogram, either through Pinkerton’s Student Support Counselor or through an outside agency at the expense ofthe student or parent. Students shall also be prohibited from participating in or attending any extra-curricular activity for a16

period of one school year.SEARCH OF STUDENTS – PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONSSearches shall be conducted under the following provisions:Entry by a student onto Academy property or participation in an Academy function is deemed consent to a searchof the student’s person and property.A student is subject to search by Academy staff if reasonable grounds exist to suspect that evidence of a violationof the law or Academy rules will be discovered.Persons Authorized to Conduct a SearchOnly administrators or School Resource Officers are authorized to conduct searches of a student’s person or astudent’s belongings. Such individuals may only conduct a search if there is reasonable suspicion.Reasonable SuspicionFor the purposes of these regulations, “reasonable suspicion” means that a Pinkerton Academy employee hasreasonable grounds to believe that either the law or Academy rules have been violated. Reasonable suspicion maybe established if a Pinkerton Academy employee observes, hears or is informed of behavior or actions that violateeither the law or Academy rules.Students do not have any expectation of privacy in belongings stored on Academy property, including but not limitedto vehicles, desks, lockers, storage areas, backpacks, purses, wallets, and the like. Buses are considered schoolproperty. The Academy maintains access to lockers via a master key or knowledge of lock combinations. Such areasmay be searched by an administrator or School Resource Officer at any time, with or without reasonable individualizedsuspicion. Students will not necessarily be informed that such areas are going to be searched.Locker SearchesA. Lockers, desks and storage areas are the property of Pinkerton Academy. When assigned a locker, desk or storagearea, a student shall be responsible for its proper care. A student may be subject to a fine for any willful damage to schoolproperty. Students are encouraged to keep their assigned lockers closed and locked. However, the Academy retains theright to access any locked Academy property. A shared locker implies shared responsibility for a locker and its contents.B. A student’s locker, desk or storage area may be searched by Academy staff if reasonable grounds exist to suspectthat evidence of a violation of the law or school rules will be uncovered. Academy administration shall reporta student’s suspicious activity to the Dean of Students prior to initiating a search, except in emergency situationswhen risk of harm to students or staff demands immediate action.C. Authorized persons may search all lockers, desks or storage areas without prior notice given to students and withoutindividualized suspicion that the search will yield evidence of any particular student’s violation of the law or school rules.Use of Detection DogsThe Dean of Students is authorized to arrange for the use of trained detection dogs to conduct a sweep, generalinspection or search to aid in identifying the presence or absence of drugs, alcohol and related paraphernalia inschool buildings and on all school facilities, grounds, parking lots and any other Pinkerton Academy owned property.SearchesStudents are expected to cooperate in investigations. Failure to cooperate with an investigation may be cause fordisciplinary action, resulting in a suspension of not less than 6 days; and 10 days for a second offense. If a studentrefuses to participate or cooperate at any stage of an investigation for whatever reason, the school reserves the rightto take action, including proceeding without a statement from the student.A complete copy of our search procedures and regulations is available upon request.Smoking/TobaccoPinkerton Academy will enforce RSA 78:12-C and RSA 155:64-77, which mandates that smoking is totally prohibitedin all school buildings and on all school property by all individuals at all times in New Hampshire, and thatno person under 18 years of age shall purchase, possess, or use any tobacco product. Any person under 18 whoviolates this section will be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 for each offense.Further, students may also be required to complete up to 20 hours of community service for each offense. Possessionor use of any tobacco product or electronic delivery devices, known as electronic cigarettes, by any Pinkerton17

student is prohibited on Pinkerton property at all times. Normal penalties are:1st violation — 3-day suspension from school.2nd violation — 5-day suspension from school.3rd violation — 10-day suspension from school.4th violation — minimum 10-day suspension; possible expulsion.A cooperative effort among Pinkerton Academy administrators and law enforcement officials will be made to enforcethese laws and regulations. Any student suspended for a tobacco violation will be referred to the school’s Student SupportCounselor.ArsonAny student that engages in the act of starting, or attempting to start a fire anywhere on school property will receive amandatory 10-day external suspension from school and be subject to police report, arrest and criminal conviction. In addition,student will be referred to the Headmaster for further disciplinary action.TheftAny student who steals, who is in possession of stolen property, or who in any way is a party to the theft of propertyor services belonging to Pinkerton Academy, a member of the student body, or a member of the staff, will be suspendedfrom school for a minimum of 3 days. Before said student is allowed to return to school, full restitution must be made tothe owner, or suitable arrangements must be agreed to by all parties regarding return, replacement, or compensation. Anyincident of theft will be reported to the Derry Police Department.Theft is an all-too-common occurrence in our society today. With that in mind, parents and students are reminded thatPinkerton Academy is not responsible for any articles that are lost or stolen at school. Students are encouraged tomake use of school-issued locks and lockers to secure their valuables. Students should take care not to leave their wallets,purses, electronic devices, and other belongings where others may steal them. Finally, parents should discourage studentsfrom bringing unnecessary valuable items such as music players, cell phones or large sums of money to school. Any unauthorizedentry is prohibited and violators will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible suspension from school.VandalismAny student involved in any type of or vandalism on, or involving, school property -including graffiti- will be suspendedfor a minimum of 3 days, and will not be allowed to return to school until full restitution, alternative compensation, or satisfactoryalternative arrangements are made with the Academy. An incident of vandalism that involves an estimated value of$50 or more will be reported to the Derry Police Department. Of particular note, vandalism to computer software, computerhardware, files, and operating systems is included in this policy. Depending on the nature and the extent of the vandalism,the Academy reserves the right to apply long-term suspensions and possible expulsion.FightingFighting is prohibited on school property and adjacent areas, at off-campus Pinkerton activities and events,and areas that relate to school bus transportation for Pinkerton students. This rule may also apply to students whoare on their way to or from campus if the incident presents a possible disruption to the operation of the school. Any studentinvolved in a fight or the provocation leading to a fight will receive a minimum suspension of 5 days. Any student who refusesto stop when instructed to do so by school personnel will be subject to a minimum 10-day suspension and possibleexpulsion. Repeat offenders will receive a minimum suspension of 10 days, and may be required to meet with the Headmaster.A fight is considered to be a physical conflict caused by aggression. Fighting includes the throwing of punches,spitting at or on someone, or a serious physical struggle during which punches may not be thrown. Any fight which rises tothe level of a simple assault under RSA 631:2-a, may be reported to law enforcement officials.Students are expected to avoid fighting at all times. When faced with the possibility of a fight, students:1. May use a reasonable attempt to prevent harm to oneself and may attempt to restrain the attacker. Careful considerationneeds to be made when defending oneself. Any retaliatory actions such as, but not limited to, hitting,punching, striking or kicking, may be considered a mutual fight.2. Should leave the area quickly and report directly to the nearest classroom or office.3. Should report the confrontation to any adult.18

4. Should have a parent or guardian contact the appropriate Associate Dean of Students.Assaults/Aggravated CombatAny student who commits a pre-meditated/planned or spontaneous assault will be suspended for a minimum of 10days on the first offense. Any student who increases the risk of serious injury to another by using an object/weapon, byusing excessive force or abuse, by continuing the conflict after the other combatant has stopped, and/or who refusesto stop when instructed to do so by school personnel will be subject to a minimum 10-day suspension and possibleexpulsion. Law enforcement officials will be notified.Cutting Classes and Study HallsAny absence from study hall or class that cannot be documented by the official Daily Attendance Report or a passfrom the Health Office, Guidance Office, Special Education Office, a staff member, or an administrator will be considereda cut. The responsibility for documenting an absence from class or study hall rests with the student. In additionto the administrative consequences described below, teachers may also assess academic consequences for cuttinga class. Students who cut class should not expect to be allowed to make-up work or assignments missed during thatclass. All cut classes will count against the 5-day attendance policy. A student who cuts a class or study hall shall bepenalized in accordance with the following policy:1st cut — one detention2nd cut —three detentions3rd cut — Saturday detention4th cut — subject to 3-day ISSAdditional cuts will result in OSSIt should be noted that this policy applies to a student’s total cuts within the school; it does not allow the studentthree cuts in each class and study hall before suspension occurs. When a student totals four cuts, regardless ofwhether these cuts were classes or study halls, that student will be subject to suspension. This policy is effectiveon the first day of school, and remains cumulative through the last day of semester 1. It does not start over duringany marking term or semester. Multiple cutting (more than one class or study hall in a single day) negates the aboveprogression, and could result in immediate suspension.Checking In to SchoolAny student who is tardy to school, or who arrives at school between 7:15 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. due to a doctor’sappointment or for any reason, must report directly to the attendance office to check in. Non-compliance will result ina minimum of three detentions and/or suspension with repeat offenders.TruancyIn accordance with RSA 193:16, any student who is absent during a school day or any portion of a school day forany unexcused reason other than illness or emergency, will be considered truant and will receive a Saturday dentention.The administration may involve the district truancy officer. Students who are repeatedly truant will be subject tosuspension.Leaving School GroundsAll students are required to remain on campus (school property) from the time they arrive in the morning until 2:10p.m. This applies to bus students as well as non-bus students. Any student who is found leaving the school groundsor being off campus without administrative permission, will receive a Saturday detention for the first offense; 2 days inISS for the second offense; a 3-day OSS for the third offense, and a 5-day OSS for the fourth, fifth, and sixth offensesand be subject to a search. Additional offenses will result in longer suspensions and possible expulsion.Parking lots: Students are restricted from parking lots and vehicles during the school day. Penalties will be thesame as those for students who are off campus. Students who must go to their cars for legitimate reasons must obtainadministrative permission in advance. Any student who leaves the campus during the school day, for any reason,must have administrative approval in advance. Seniors who are off campus during privileges without authorizationwill forfeit their Senior Privileges for the remainder of the school year. Any students authorized to park in the student19

lot who use their vehicle or allow another to use their vehicle to go off campus risk having their parking permits revokedfor the remainder of the school year. Any student who leaves the campus during school hours and engages in smoking,fighting, or committing an offense that would be punishable by suspension if it were done on campus, will be punished forthat offense as well as for being off campus.MisrepresentationForging, altering, or misusing a pass, permit, note, ID card, ticket or any other official school document shall be considereda violation of school policy. Any student who engages in this or any other deliberate deceptions or fraudulent activitieswill receive a minimum of five detentions and may be subject to suspension, depending on the nature of the infraction.PassesThe Academy operates on a system of corridor passes. Except for between classes, when students are passing, allstudents in the corridors or bathrooms must have an official school pass from a staff member authorizing their presence.Students who are in the hallways or outside the buildings without a pass are subject to detention. This applies to studentswho leave the cafeteria, locker rooms, library, etc., before the bell.BathroomsBoys’ and girls’ bathrooms are not social centers. If students are repeatedly found to be loitering in these areas, theywill be subject to disciplinary action, usually in the form of a detention or detentions. Passes to bathrooms during classeswill be issued at the reasonable discretion of each teacher. Cell phone usage in bathrooms is strictly prohibited.Cell Phones/Electronic DevicesThe following are considered electronic devices: cell phones, tablets, IPods or similar music devices, electronic readingdevices, personal computers. Students are allowed to use their electronic devices at any time during the schoolday with the following conditions:• Students must turn off all electronic devices before entering any classroom and keep the devices off, unlessotherwise instructed by the classroom teacher.• Students using headphones or similar devices must use only one ear piece.• Headphones that cover the entire ear are not permitted for use during the school day.• Electronic device usage is not allowed during any emergency situation.At no time should students use or have electronic devices turned on in classrooms, auditoriums, labs, thewriting center, lecture halls, the field house or locker rooms without teacher approval. Students should not bemaking calls, texting, checking for messages or time during classroom time. The use of any electronic deviceto take pictures or videos is prohibited unless pre-approved by the administration. Students may, with teacherpermission, use their electronic devices in the classroom for academic purposes only. Any misuse of an electronic deviceduring class time will be considered a violation and will be referred to the administration for disciplinary consequences.No electronic device or cell phone usage for calls or texting is allowed in the library at any time, including before orafter school. Students who use or whose electronic devices or cell phones ring in non-designated areas will be subject toadministrative discipline. Electronic music devices may be used during study halls.Students may not use camera phones, or any other portable recording devices, that in any way violates this policy, orany of the school’s other policies. The wearing or usage of Google glasses or similar devices is prohibited at all times onPinkerton Academy property. This would be deemed an invasion of privacy and a violation of law. Further, such devicesmust not be used to record, transmit or make a digital image of anyone who does not know they are the subject of suchactivity or who objects to being subject to such activity. This provision includes a prohibition from using camera phones inany restroom, locker room or other private place.Students in violation of the electronic device policy will have their electronic devices confiscated by the administrationon the fifth reported violation and returned to the parent/guardian. Any violation of these guidelines will be grounds fordisciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, as set forth in the Student Planner.Recording DevicesStudents are prohibited from bringing any electronic listening or recording device into a classroom, lab or cafeteria without20

the prior consent of the teacher and administration. The use of any devices to take pictures or videos includingcell phones and other communication devices is prohibited. Taking unauthorized pictures on school grounds isprohibited. Students in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary consequences including but not limitedto Saturday detention and/or suspension.Motor Vehicle OperationPinkerton Academy will not tolerate reckless operation of a motor vehicle on its property. Students who operatea vehicle in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety and welfare of others or to disrupt Academy programs willhave their parking privileges revoked, temporarily or permanently, and will be subject to further disciplinary actions,which shall include possible suspension from school and/or legal action. Student athletes are prohibited fromtraveling between locker rooms and on campus athletic fields in student driven vehicles at all times. Of particularconcern is the practice of riding in the back of pickup trucks, in convertibles, and in or on other open vehicles.DisrespectAny student who is disrespectful, profane, or vulgar to any member of the Pinkerton staff is subject to disciplinaryaction including possible suspension.Failure to ComplyAny student who refuses to comply with any reasonable request made by a staff member is subject to disciplinaryaction and possible suspension.Displays of AffectionAffections between students should not be on display for other students and staff members. If students persistin prolonged public displays of affection, the situation will be treated as an infraction of school rules. Parents willbe notified and a minimum of two detentions per person will be assigned.Profane, Obscene, Abusive and/or Insulting LanguagePinkerton Academy will not tolerate written or verbal comments which insult or attack another person’s race,religion, heritage, gender, disability, or sexual preference. Students who make inappropriate, degrading and/orinflammatory slurs will be subject to immediate suspension from school. Less specific profane, obscene, and/orabusive language will also not be tolerated. Disciplinary measures will progress from a warning to three detentions,depending on the seriousness, context, and setting of the violation. Students who persist in using inappropriatelanguage will be subject to suspension. Such conduct may rise to the level of harassment, bullying, or hazing andbe reported to law enforcement agencies.Gang ActivityIt is the policy of the Academy that membership in gangs, fraternities, sororities, or in other clubs/organizationswhich initiate, advocate, or promote activities which threaten the safety or well-being of persons or property onschool grounds or which disrupt the school environment are harmful to the education process and are prohibited.The use of hand signals, graffiti, or the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of grooming which,by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, symbol or any other attribute which indicates or implies membershipor affiliation with such a group, present a clear and present danger to the Academy environment and educationalobjectives and are forbidden. Incidents involving initiations, hazing, intimidation, and/or activities of such groupaffiliations which are likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting inphysical or mental harm to students are prohibited. Any student wearing, carrying, or displaying gang paraphernalia,or exhibiting behavior or gestures which symbolize gang membership, or causing and/or participating inactivities which intimidate or affect the attendance of another student will be subject to disciplinary action, includingsuspension and expulsion.Thrown ObjectsThe throwing of all objects (including snowballs) is prohibited. Violators will receive a minimum of one detention21

and will be subject to further disciplinary action, including suspension, in the event of further violations or in regard to theseverity of the infraction. Students who throw or drop litter on the campus will be subject to disciplinary action.Food and Refreshments-No food, beverages or refreshments are allowed in any science classes, in any computer rooms, labs or where otherwiseposted.-At the discretion of the classroom teacher, dry snacks and/or beverages are allowed in classrooms and study halls.-Students are not allowed out of the cafeteria with food any time during the school day.-Food must be purchased from on-campus food services. No deliveries or vendors allowed.GamblingGames of chance which involve the exchange (or potential exchange) of money or material goods are prohibited, asare any card playing, lotteries, raffles, “pools” and wagering on athletic events.Improper Student BehaviorAny improper student behavior that is not specifically mentioned herein (such as spitting), but that poses a threat tothe health and/or safety of persons or property at Pinkerton Academy, or that creates a disruption or the likelihood of adisruption in the educational climate or school activities, shall be considered a violation of school rules, and shall be dealtwith by the administration. This includes any acts of an intimate or sexual nature, unwanted physical contact or roughhousing.These behaviors may rise to the level of an assault and result in serious disciplinary consequences and policeinvolvement. Violators may be subject to long-term suspensions or expulsion, and possible exclusion from extra-curricularactivities and/or athletics, depending on the nature of the infraction.Bus Transportation - Student BehaviorDriving a school bus is a serious profession, and we are concerned for the safety of everyone. Proper bus conduct is animportant factor for the safety of all students riding the buses.All rules and regulations that apply in and around school property shall also apply to transportation to and from schooland bus stops. Students may board or leave their assigned bus at their assigned neighborhood location only. Bus studentsare required to remain on school grounds from the time they leave the morning bus until the end of the school day.The school bus driver shall be responsible for discipline on the bus. The driver will submit a written Bus Discipline Reportto notify the administration about any students who distract or refuse to cooperate with the driver, cause damage to thebus, bully or harass any student on or around the bus, or carry out any other inappropriate behavior.Depending on the nature of the disruption, immediate suspension of bus riding privileges (in accordance with RSA189:9a) and/or detentions or suspensions from school may be imposed. Repeat offenders may be kept off the bus forlong-term durations or permanently removed from riding the bus. Parents will be contacted regarding any bus disciplinereports, and students are required to meet with their administrator. Students may be kept off the bus until a parent meetingis held with the assigned administrator.Riding a school bus to school is not a right but a privilege. Students are expected to behave appropriately at all timeswhile riding the bus to and from school. Students who choose to misbehave put everyone at risk.Dangerous Articles or ObjectsAny student who is in possession of, or who attempts to use, objects or articles, including but not limited to knives andguns, that pose a threat to the health and/or safety of persons or property at Pinkerton Academy, or that create(s) a disruptionor the likelihood of a disruption in the educational climate or school activities, shall be considered in violation of schoolrules and shall be dealt with by the administration, who reserves the right to confiscate such articles and objects at anytime. (Examples - fireworks, mace, pepper spray, chains, laser devices, spiked jewelry, etc.) The administration reservesthe right to treat look-alike weapons as if they were a real weapon or explosive. Look-alike weapons and explosives arelikely to disrupt our community and present a substantial risk to emergency responders. Therefore, students who bringlook-alike weapons or explosives on campus, as well as those who bring any of the actual weapons listed above, may besubject to long term suspension or expulsion, and exclusion from extra-curricular activities and/or athletics, depending onthe nature of the infraction. The complete text of the policy regarding weapons on Academy property is published in theplanner below.22

Weapons on Academy PropertyDangerous weapons, such as but not limited to, firearms, knives, explosives, ammunition, incendiaries, martial artsweapons (as defined in RSA 159:24), electronic defense weapons (as defined in RSA 159:20), clubs, billies, metallicknuckles or containers containing chemicals such as pepper gas or mace, or the use of any object as a weapon are notpermitted on Academy property, vehicles, or at Academy related or sponsored activities. Student violations of this policywill result in both school disciplinary action and notification of the police. Bringing in, or being in possession of, a weaponwill result in a minimum 5-day suspension or possible expulsion. The use of, or threat to use, a weapon will result in a longtermsuspension or expulsion. In addition, any student who is determined to have brought a firearm (as defined by 18 US921) to school will be expelled for not less than one year (365 days). This expulsion may be modified by the Headmasterupon review of the specific case in accordance with other applicable laws. Weapons under control of law enforcementpersonnel are permitted.ThreatsBomb threats, and any other threats (including false 911 calls) that require emergency police or fire response from thecommunity and/or evacuation of any portion of campus, shall be considered a serious infraction and subject to long termsuspension or expulsion, depending on the nature of the infraction.Internet Acceptable Use Policy for StudentsThe importance of teachers, students, and parents engaging/collaborating/learning/sharing with these digital communication toolsis part of the 21st century learning environment. For the purpose of education and instruction, clear boundaries, which promote positiveand appropriate relationships among students and members of the Pinkerton community, create an atmosphere of trust and individualaccountability and responsibility. Being digitally responsible means adhering to the same standards of conduct that are expected inface-to-face communication. Pinkerton students should be familiar with the following Acceptable Use Policy. Any violation of theseguidelines will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, as set forth in the Student Planner. For example, studentswho use the Internet/Intranet, social media, and/or Web 2.0 to participate in dishonesty/misrepresentation, bullying/harassment/cyberbullying, cheating and other academic dishonesty, etc. will be disciplined in the same manner outlined in the Student Planner as ifthe interaction was face to face. In addition, any violation of this policy may result in suspension or revocation of a student’s technologyprivileges, referral to law enforcement and/or legal action. Any student who intentionally damages the Academy’s computer system ornetwork shall assume legal and financial liability for such damage.The Academy’s technology remains under the control, custody, and supervision of the Academy at all times. The Academy retainsthe right to monitor all use of its computers, email, Internet/Intranet, iPads, iPods, laptops, and other technology. Students have noexpectation of privacy in their use of Academy technology. The Academy takes precautions to supervise student use of the Internet,but parents should be aware that the Academy cannot reasonably prevent all instances of inappropriate technology use by students,including access to objectionable materials and communications with persons outside of the school. The Academy is not responsiblefor the accuracy or quality of information that students obtain through the Internet. Each student is responsible for his/her actions andactivities involving all Academy and personal technological devices used at school or at a school function, including but not limited to,networks, Internet/Intranet, stand-alone workstations, laptops, iPods, iPads, cell phones, and other technology. This policy does notdescribe every possible permitted or prohibited activity. Students, parents, and staff who have questions about whether a particularactivity is permitted or prohibited are encouraged to contact an administrator.All Academy policies, rules, and expectations concerning student conduct and communication apply when students are using anyAcademy technology, or are using other technology at school or at a school function. Students are also expected to comply with allspecific instructions from teachers and other school staff or volunteers when using Academy technology or when using other technologyat school or at a school function.Any system which requires password access shall only be used by the authorized user. Students shall not share passwords or otherlogin information with other students. Account owners are responsible for all activity under their accounts.-Students will model appropriate behavior and will exercise appropriate judgment when using digital communication and resourcesboth inside and outside of the classroom.-Students are personally responsible for the content they publish online.-Online communication, interactions, and behaviors should reflect the same standards of honesty, respect, and consideration thatare used for face-to-face communication as outlined in the Student Planner.-Students’ on-line relationships with other students will align with the guidelines set forth in the Student Planner.-Students will not disclose confidential information or post things that are disparaging of the Academy or any members of its community(other students, faculty/staff, parent/guardians). Students will not use the Internet, social media and/or Web 2.0 tools to put otherstudents or the Pinkerton community as a whole at risk or in a manner that would jeopardize the safety of the Pinkerton community.-Students are expected to model and promote digital responsibility by using and following on-line safety through the use of appropriateprivacy settings.-All students are expected to abide by the school policies, including but not limited to, the code of conduct and bullying policy, andensure safe and ethical relationships with all members of the school community; this includes but is not limited to the use of socialmedia and Web 2.0 tools.23

-Students are encouraged to use social media and Web 2.0 tools in support of their learning and education provided they follow theResponsible Use Policy for Students. Students will follow both the Acceptable Use Policy as well as follow the guidelines set forth in theComputer Usage and Infractions section of the Student Planner.-All hardware and software is either owned or licensed by Pinkerton Academy. All users are required to use the hardware andsoftware in accord with its designed purpose. No hardware or software shall be altered or reconfigured without the permission of theadministration.Unacceptable use for students’ activities includes, but is not limited to, any activity through which the user:-Uses the Academy’s technology to violate the acceptable uses set forth above.-Creates, accesses, submits, posts, publishes, forwards, downloads, scans, or otherwise displays defamatory, abusive, obscene,vulgar, threatening, discriminatory, harassing, and/or illegal materials.-Uses the Academy’s computers or other technological devices, networks, or internet/intranet for any illegal activity, or in violation ofany Academy policy or rule, such as for bullying, cyberbullying, harassing, and vandalizing, or in support of such activities.-Violates copyrights, license agreements, and/or contracts.-Plagiarizes.-Engages in malicious use, disruption, or harm to the Academy’s computers or other technological devices, networks, or internet/intranet, including but not limited to hacking and creating/uploading computer viruses and/or worms.-Downloads or installs software or other applications without permission from the administration.-Uses Academy technology after such access has been denied or revoked.-Accesses or attempts to access confidential information stored on the Academy’s network or server.-Uses the Academy’s technology for any other use that is inconsistent with the Academy’s educational mission and/or is not foreducational purposes.Any violation of these guidelines will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, and may result in suspensionor revocation of a student’s technology privileges, referral to law enforcement and/or legal action. If you have any questions or concerns,please see or submit the questions or concerns in writing to the administration. Visit www.pinkertonacademy.net to view the full policy.Computer Usage and InfractionsIt is the belief of the faculty and administration that students are expected to be responsible for their actions. This includes ethical,responsible use of materials, tools, and equipment. Nowhere is this more important than in the responsible use of the many computerson campus. Students must learn to show courtesy and respect to other users of the computers and be aware of the Academy as acommunity of learners. Computer users must abide by all aspects of the computer infractions and acceptable use policies listed in thisbook. Any student who discovers vandalism or damage to computer hardware or software must report same to a nearby faculty memberimmediately. An Internet user who accidentally links to an inappropriate site must notify their teacher immediately. Failure to do so willcause the student to face disciplinary action.Policies and consequences for each of these categories of offenses are listed under the appropriate sections in the student planner.Due to the potential drastic ramifications of abuse with computer systems, the following infractions are being listed separately.Examples of infractions in each category are listed; however, infractions are not exclusively limited to these lists.1. CheatingSubmitting a computer generated file or document, either electronically or in hardcopy,which is either totally or in part the work or another person without a proper bibliographic citation.2. Vandalisma. Altering, deleting, or installing files, icons, or programs on the computer without instructions to do so.b. Altering or removing any parts of a computer system including cables attached to the computer, mouse, network, printer, orother peripherals.c. Running programs that install bugs or viruses or cause physical or logical damage to the computer network.d. Entering parts of any network, system, program, or area where access has been denied.e. Modifying programs or the operating system without instructions to do so.3. Stealinga. Taking storage devices.b. Removing parts of any computer system including keyboard keys, mouse components, or cables.c. Any unauthorized entry into computer files, including theft of intellectual property, will result in significant disciplinary action.4. Sharing Accounts - In order to minimize computer misuse, students are prohibited from sharing student accounts or passwords.Students engaging in this practice will be subject to disciplinary action, including loss of privileges and detentions.Any of the above infractions shall subject a student to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. All computer violations willbe handled through normal administrative disciplinary channels, except for security breaches and/or vandalism. In these two situations,the Headmaster will supervise the investigation. Please consult the Internet Acceptable Use Policy (see table of contents). Violations ofthe Internet Acceptable Use Policy may result in one or more of the following disciplinary actions:-Saturday detention, suspension or expulsion-suspension or revocation of access privileges-removal from a class activity-removal from a course-referral to the appropriate legal authorities for possible criminal prosecution24

Students are responsible for personal accounts and passwords and should never leave computers unattended if accountsor programs are open.IV. General InformationLockersStudents are strongly encouraged to make use of school-issued locks and lockers to secure their valuables. Studentswho do not lock up their books and personal items are greatly enhancing the opportunity of having them stolen or damaged.Pinkerton Academy is not responsible for any articles that are lost or stolen at school.Students will not be issued lockers. Students wanting to use a locker may select a locker in any building to use for theirbelongings. Students should obtain a lock from either the Shepard or Academy Administrative Offices, free of charge. Onlyschool-issued locks are allowed, and Pinkerton Academy reserves the right to cut or remove any lock and to inspect thecontents of any locker. School-issued locks need to be returned before the end of the year.Fire AlarmThe emergency signal is a loud, unusual horn-like alarm. When it occurs, all students are to leave their places quietlyand walk quickly in an orderly manner to the designated exits. Do not run! Leave all books, but take your valuables. Stopfor nothing. Avoid confusion. Use double lines if possible. When outside, move away from the building and remain withyour class and teacher for attendance and further instructions or until a signal is given to return. Then file back in an orderlymanner. When a room is vacated during a fire drill, all windows and doors must be closed. The prescribed exit routes arelisted below. All of the routes are subject to change at the direction of the Derry Fire Department. Current routes will beposted in each classroom and students are urged to become familiar with them.When a room is vacated during an emergency, it is essential all windows and doors are closed and all lights are off!follow exit signs!!All of the following routes are subject to change at the direction of the Derry Fire Department. Current routes will beposted in each classroom, and students must become familiar with them.Automated External Defibrillators (AED):Note: Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are located in Shepard Building - wall between Shepard Office & Auditorium;Field House - wall next to Health Office door; Arts and Humanities Building - wall next to Stockbridge Theatre lobbyentrance door; Field House - Athletic Trainers’ office (mobile unit); Academy Building - 1st Floor on wall near elevator.Emergency Exits and Safe Havens:ACADEMY BUILDING• 6101, 6108, 6109 - Move to and assemble (by room) across driveway and into grassy area near Room 199.• 6102-6104, 6107, 6202-6210, 6302-6308 - Move to the left as you exit and assemble (by room) behind the pond nearthe Low Building.• Lecture Hall-6118, 6119, 6211, 6212 (All), 6224-6228, 6301, 6310-6312, 6326, 6329 - Move to and assemble (byroom) in grassy area between the Low Building and Social Studies Wing.• Culinary Arts-6123 (All), 6124 - Move to and assemble (by room) in grassy area on right of the Social Studies Wingnear Pinkerton Street.• 6121, 6122, 6229-6235, 6330-6336 - Move to and assemble straight across parking lot to grassy area near borderfence.• Kitchen Area and Cafeteria - Move left as you exit to assemble in corner of grassy area across the driveway.• 6213-6216, 6313-6317 - Exit building, turn right, and go around building. Move to and assemble across driveway atwalkway into grassy area near Room 199.Safe Havens - 6210, 6308LOW BUILDING• 5109, 5111-5113 - Move to and assemble (by room) on the road to Maintenance Building.• 5101-5103, 5201-5203, 5224, 5225, 5401, 5402, 5422-5425 and Special Education Offices – move to and assemble(by room) in the parking lot toward the fence behind the Low Building out of the way of responding vehicles.• 5204, 5205, 5210, 5211, 5221, 5222, 5223, 5403-5408, 5410-5420 – Move to and assemble (by room) along theCampus Green, facing the Library.• 5409-5410, 5413, 5320, 5322, 5326-5327, Pupil Services – Move to and assemble (by room) on the Campus Green.• CTE Offices – Exit out the front door directly. When outside, move to and assemble on the Campus Green.Safe Havens - 213, 233, 25725

CTE ANNEX• 4101, 4102 - Exit out the main, first floor door and assemble in the Quad area walkway.• 4201, 4202 - Exit stairwell A and assemble on walkway to Saltmarsh Library.• 4205, 4206 - Exit stairwell B and assemble on walkway to Saltmarsh Library.Safe Haven - 4201CTE SOUTH• 70, 71 Front - Exit front doors and assemble in Quad area near Rooms 28 & 29.• 70, 71 Rear - Exit rear doors, move to right of building to walkway near Rooms 28 & 29.SHEPARD BUILDING• 40, 41, 43, 44 - Move to and assemble (by room) on walkway on the Pinkerton Street side of the Social Studies Wing.• 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 - Move to and assemble (by room) along the walkway behind the Pinkerton Building.• 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 - Move to and assemble (by room) along the walkway along the front driveway toward the AlumniCenter.• Cafeteria 1 & 2, Campus Corner - Move to and assemble in the road in front of the Alumni Center.• Auditorium - Move to and assemble in the lower driveway by the picnic area and parked cars.SOCIAL STUDIES WING• 100, 101, 102, 111, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119 - Move to and assemble (by room) along the walkway on the PinkertonStreet side of the building.• 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 116, 117 - Move to and assemble (by room) in the parking area behindthe Low Building or onto the field hockey field if weather conditions permit.PINKERTON BUILDING• 2, 3, 14, 17, 19 - Move to and assemble (by room) along the walkway in front of the Library along the Main Driveway.• 12, 21 - Move to and assemble (by room) on the walkway behind the Library.• 20, 25 - Move to and assemble (by room) along the walkway toward the Alumni Center.• Chapel - Move to and assemble along the walkway toward PASSES Ctr-Haynes House and the lower driveway calledAcademy Way according to space and area needed to do so safely.Safe Haven - 21.SALTMARSH LIBRARY BUILDING• 10 - Move to and assemble on the front walk toward North Main Street (BY-PASS 28).• Library - Move to and assemble on the walkway up the hill.PASSES CENTER, ROOMS 28, 29, 30• All rooms - Move to and assemble (by room) in the driveway area.PIPER MAINTENANCE BUILDING• 199 - Move to and assemble away from the building toward the upper field area at a reasonable and safe distanceremaining out of the way of responding vehicles.HACKLER FIELD HOUSE• Athletic office, Gym area - Move to and assemble (by room/class) in the parking area in front of the Hackler FieldHouse.• Nurse’s office, lower floor area – Move to and assemble (by room/class) in the rear of the building on the SidewalkArea.BRADFORD V. EK SCIENCE BUILDING• All areas except Fl. 1R, 2R, 3R - Once outside, move to and assemble (by room) in the large driveway behind theHackler Field House and the hill behind the Ek science building. Floors 1R, 2R, 3R rooms move to and assemble (by room)north of the building on walkway alongside the Arts Building.Safe Havens - 324, 325, 332, 333.MACKENZIE HOUSE• All areas - Exit nearest emergency exit and assemble on the front lawn to await further instructions.SPAULDING ARTS & HUMANITIES BUILDING• Senior cafeteria - Move to and assemble in front of Science Building.• Food services staff - Move to and assemble in the loading dock area.26

• 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 500 - Exit south door of vestibule 1 and across bridge to Science Building parking lot.• 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 510 - Exit down stairway A to bridge and Science Buildingparking lot.• 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440 - Exit down stairway B and meet in front of ScienceBuilding.• 501, 505 - Exit rear door and meet outside.• 502 - Exit corridor 3 and meet at loading dock.• 503 - Exit side and front doors and assemble in lower end of the parking lot.• 506 - Exit north door and assemble in upper parking lot.• 510A, 512, 514, 516, 518, 520 - Exit north door and assemble in upper parking lot.Safe Havens - 417, 435, 510.PROCEDURES FOR HANDICAPPED/DISABLED INDIVIDUALS DURING EMERGENCY:Each multi-floor building has a designated SAFE HAVEN for handicapped/disabled individuals. Individuals willbe escorted to these rooms by a teacher and wait for the Derry Fire Department to help them. The safe havens arelocated in the following buildings and rooms:Low Building: Rooms 213, 233, 257 / CTE Annex: 4201 / Pinkerton Building: Room 21 /Spaulding Arts & Humanities Center: Rooms 417, 435, 510 / Ek Science Building: Rooms 324, 325, 332, 333 /Academy Building: Rooms 6210, 6308Crisis Policy & ProcedureA. Pinkerton Academy will take all crises seriously.B. Crises include but are not limited to:1. Any threats or statements of the following nature, regardless of their tone or manner (including threats made ina “joking” manner), and of how they are communicated (including reports of such statements):a. any threat to harm or kill oneself;b. any expressed desire to die, whether verbal, written, or drawn, such as suicidal ideation;c. references indicating the possibility of self-harm, (e.g. self-mutilating behaviors);d. reports of a student’s threat to run away from home;e. any threat to harm or kill another person (e.g. murder, assault) or property (e.g. arson).2. The student is a minor (under age 18) and reports suspected child neglect or abuse, including but not limited tophysical, sexual, or emotional neglect or abuse.3. The student reports suspected neglect, abuse, or exploitation of an incapacitated adult.4. The student reports that he or she is the victim of a criminal act, covered under the Safe School Reporting laws.5. The student is unable to function in a school setting (not including “common discipline” problems).6. The student is unable to function in a school setting due to some substance use or abuse.C. Limits of Confidentiality: In the event that any of the above-stated crises are communicated, the counselormust notify the appropriate party (parent/guardian, an administrator, DCYF, police, etc.). The court may subpoena thecounselor and/or written notes. As with other school records, parents retain the right to access their child’s recordsresulting from a crisis intervention. The limits of confidentiality listed herein are for the benefit and protection of thestudents at Pinkerton Academy.D. After a crisis is reported, a parent/guardian will be notified as soon as is reasonably possible. The back-upcontact should be notified when the parent/guardian is unavailable.E. Psychological Emergencies: When a student is threatening to harm or kill oneself or others, expresses a desireto die, or gestures the possibility to harm oneself, this will be reported to the parent/guardian immediately. Parents/guardians will be required to have the student evaluated by a qualified clinician or medical professional immediately,at which point, a risk assessment will be done to determine the level of care appropriate, which could include outpatienttreatment or inpatient hospitalization. The student’s counselor will contact the Health Office and the student’sAttendance Office of the need to be evaluated.A letter will be sent with the student to the evaluator, which will be returned to the counselor upon the student’s27

eturn to school. (A copy of that letter will be sent to the Health Office and student’s Attendance Office.) The student willnot be allowed to return to school without clearance from a qualified counselor or medical professional acceptable to theschool. The referring counselor will contact the student’s first period teacher and administrator if the letter is not returned.Pinkerton Academy reserves the right to refuse readmission if the student presents a risk of harm to themselves or others,if the student refuses to comply with their recommended psychological treatment plan, or if readmission requiresunreasonable accommodations by Pinkerton Academy.F. Crisis Policy will be followed even if a student is 18 years of age.GradingA. To be credited with a satisfactory grade, a student must complete the course requirements in a satisfactory manner,and must be in compliance with the attendance policy. A student who does not do so will receive a failing grade and nocredit for the course. Report cards are distributed to students at the end of each marking period (approximately 9 weeks).Grades on the report cards are numerical, and they represent the following levels of performance:90 - 100 = Excellent80 - 89 = Above Average70 - 79 = Satisfactory65 - 69 = Unsatisfactory, but passing0 - 64 = FailingA student’s numerical average is determined by considering each quarter grade and the mid-year/final exam a certainpercentage of the overall course grade. In a full-year course, each quarter equals 20% of the course grade, and mid-yearand final exams 10% each. In a one-semester (half-year) course, each quarter equals 45% and the final exam equals10% of the course grade.B. Any questions regarding a student’s grades, assignments, or academic performance should first be addressedto the classroom teacher. If the student/parent is not satisfied, the issue can be appealed to the department chair, andsubsequently to the Dean of Faculty. If still not satisfied, the student/parent may submit the concern and request to theDean of Students in writing. The Dean of Students will review the case, decide if further investigation/action is appropriate,and pass final judgment.C. Any students who, one week prior to the start of final exams, have an overall average of at least 90 in a full-yearcourse are exempt from taking the final exam in said course, and may accept their respective course averages in placeof the exam grades if they so choose.D. Weighted Grades Policy: (See Course Catalog.)Plagiarism, Academic Honesty and IntegrityIn its attempt to promote student excellence, Pinkerton Academy expects students to conduct themselves with honestyand integrity. To best benefit from their school experience, students must take control of their own learning bycompleting their own work. Sometimes this learning occurs in the form of assignments for which students are expectedto work independently, or in other instances, cooperatively. Independent and collaborative thinking, and the appropriateuse of each, are essential, life-long skills. Indeed, it is important that students practice ethical behavior now in preparationfor a world in which cheating and plagiarism have calamitous and even criminal consequences.In accordance with real life consequences, cheating, forgery, and/or plagiarism on any assignment will result in agrade of 0% on that assignment. For cheating, forgery, and or/plagiarism on any major lesson or term project, the studentwill receive 0% on that assignment, and the teacher(s) may choose to use the appropriate report card comment,“Dishonesty has lowered grade”. A departmental letter documenting the situation will be sent to the parent/guardian anda copy of it will be placed in the student’s permanent record. A detention or administrative referral is up to the discretionof the teacher and will correlate to the seriousness of the infraction, the importance of the assignment, and the numberof times the student has demonstrated academic dishonesty. Repeat occurrences of this offense will result in administrativeaction.Plagiarism: Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas and presenting them as your own. Many studentsdo not understand that the source must be acknowledged (the original writer/thinker must receive credit) not only fordirect quotations and paraphrases, but also for facts and summaries of information, unless they are general knowledge.28

The most obvious form of plagiarism is copying someone else’s work almost word for word, but it is also dishonestto paraphrase or summarize another’s ideas without documenting them. Documenting material is not only a matterof honesty, but also a matter of common sense (and legality). --Pinkerton Academy Guide to Preparing the ResearchPaper and the MLA Citation Guide.Ultimately, to plagiarize is to give the impression that the student has written, thought or discovered somethingthat he or she has in fact borrowed/stolen from someone else without acknowledging this in an appropriate manner.Plagiarism is a form of cheating.It is acceptable to: use general or common knowledge (such as Abraham Lincoln was assassinated) withoutacknowledging the source of information.-draw general conclusions that anyone could reach (Spring tends to be muddy in New Hampshire).-use ideas openly discussed in class.-follow up your reading of a text by using a reading guide, such as Cliff Notes or Spark Notes -to augment yourunderstanding.-work collaboratively on an assigned group project.-receive help from a tutor or teacher.-work cooperatively with another student on homework, and submit separate and different products.It is not acceptable to:-copy, paraphrase, or summarize words or ideas without giving credit to the original source/creator (this includesindividual sentences, pictures, quotes, data).-submit all or part of someone else’s paper or other assignment (including those from the Internet) with orwithout modifications (this includes homework, art work, translations, labs, music, programs) and present it asyour own.-use another’s ideas or expressions (whether they be from published source, parent, sibling, friend, etc.), pretendingthat they are yours (this includes completing collaborative work on independent assignments).-use, supply, or communicate in any way unauthorized materials (including textbooks, notes, calculators,computers or other unauthorized technology) during an exam, project, or assignment unless approved by theteacher.-use technology for illicit purposes and/or unauthorized communication between students for the purpose ofgaining academic advantage.-agree to assist a student in committing any act of academic dishonesty.use Spark Notes, Cliff Notes, reading guides, or video/DVD as a substitute for actual reading of an assignedtext.-gain unauthorized access to exams/answers, altering computer records, or forging signatures for the purposeof academic advantage.-falsify research or results.-copy games, music or software.This list is not intended to be comprehensive.Pinkerton Academy Diploma Options/GraduationThe diploma is a document verifying that the student has earned sufficient academic secondary school credits tomeet the New Hampshire State Department of Education and Pinkerton Academy requirements, and that the studenthas successfully completed an approved four-year course of study at Pinkerton Academy.Traditional DiplomaThe traditional diploma is available to any student attending Pinkerton Academy if that student has obtained a minimum oftwenty-two academic credits and has met the requirements as outlined in the State Minimum Standards. (See Pinkerton AcademyCourse Catalog.)Any student who has earned a traditional diploma is not eligible to return to the Academy for additional coursework.Individualized DiplomaThe individualized diploma will be awarded to any student attending Pinkerton Academy who has successfully completedan individualized program not leading to a traditional diploma. Students have the opportunity to access classes on a modified29

content criteria for skill units or the student may have a blended program of credit courses and skill units. An individualized diplomadoes not meet the State of New Hampshire requirement for 20 credits in specific areas as outlined in the State Minimum Standards;however, it does verify that the student has successfully met the educational requirements set forth in a plan developed by PinkertonAcademy. See ED 306.23. Students with educational disabilities who receive an individualized diploma will remain eligible for specialeducation, the student’s District Special Education Team, and related services until they have either attained the age of 21 or earneda traditional diploma, whichever comes first, or until the IEP or Section 504 team has determined that the student is no longer in needof and therefore not eligible for, special education and related services. Note: Twenty-two (22) credits and/or skill units are requiredfor an Individualized Diploma.Certificate of CompletionThe certificate of completion will be awarded to special education students whose disability substantially limits staff from being ableto evaluate academic progress and whose IEP Plan is to attend classes solely for social interaction and/or therapy needs. No creditsor skill units are awarded and students are required to adhere to the Academy’s attendance policy. A certificate of completion does notmeet the State of New Hampshire requirement for 20 credits in specific areas as outlined in the State Minimum Standards; however, itdoes verify that the student has successfully met the educational requirements set forth in a plan developed by Pinkerton Academy andthe student’s District Special Education Team. See ED 306.27. Students with educational disabilities are eligible for special educationand related services until they either reach the age of 21 or earn a traditional diploma, whichever comes first, or until the IEP or Section504 team has determined that the student is no longer eligible for special education and related services.Honors DiplomaThis diploma is available to students who have achieved at the highest academic level at Pinkerton. Criteria will involve taking acertain set of courses (AP and Honors) and attending an Honors Colloquium. Details of the program are available from the honorsprogram coordinator.Adult High School DiplomaThis state-approved program is designed to assist older students and students who previously withdrew to accelerate their progresstoward graduation. Students in the evening school can earn one credit for a semester-long course. Students may earn credits inother ways including internships in possible career-related fields. Students may also transfer credits from Pinkerton’s day program orother accredited schools. The diploma is available to students who are at least a junior and have been selected for the evening schoolclasses in the PACE program.Credits needed to receive diploma - 20. See Pinkerton Academy Continuing Education (PACE) for more details.Graduation CeremonyEvery student who meets the requirements for either an individualized diploma, certificate of completion, or traditional, honors oradult diploma and who is otherwise eligible to do such, shall be eligible to participate in one graduation ceremony at Pinkerton Academy.A student who qualifies for an individualized diploma will participate in graduation when they have completed their educationalplan as defined by a student’s IEP. If a student’s plan states that the student will return for the first semester of the next year, the studentmay participate in the graduation ceremony in June prior to completion of the plan. If the student’s plan states that the student will attendPinkerton for any part of the second semester, they must wait until June following the second semester to participate in graduation.Note: Courses taken for skill unit (individualized diploma) will be given a letter grade on the student’s transcript.All students must return (or pay for) all books and materials, and must have paid their class dues in full. All students who participatein Baccalaureate and/or Commencement exercises are required to comply with the dress code that is distributed by the administration.Students who transfer to Pinkerton as fifth-year students will need to take a minimum of 4 academic courses each semester andwill need to pass at least 3 academic courses each semester in order to be considered for participation in the graduation ceremonywith the Pinkerton graduating class.Guidance DepartmentThe Guidance Department at Pinkerton Academy provides personalized services to nearly 3,200 students each year.These services are an essential part of the educational program focusing on customizing the benefits of life at PinkertonAcademy for each student. The guidance program focuses on helping students make appropriate academic choices todevelop and look forward to a post-high school plan. Guidance counselors are also a source of referral to outside agenciesfor those students who require personal and/or mental health counseling services. The social-emotional issues thatare part and parcel of student life at this developmental stage are dealt with through various support groups and educationalpresentations.The Guidance Department is located on the third floor of the Low Building. Students who wish to make an appointmentwith their guidance counselor may obtain a “Request for Appointment” form from any teacher, come up to guidance tofill out a request, or email their guidance counselor directly. Counselors’ email addresses are simply their first initial, lastname, followed by @pinkertonacademy.org. Students will then be sent an appointment slip within a day or two. The guidancetelephone number is 603-437-5200, ext. 1189.30

Guidance personnel are assigned based on last name:Director of Guidance - Mrs. J. DeleaultA-BUR - Ms. P. St. LaurentBUS-DAV- Mr. P. MitchellDAW-FUL - Mr. B. ClaninFUM-HOO - Mrs. J. DonovanHOP-LUT - Mrs. V. FentonLUU-MUR - Mrs. G. PrabhakarMUS-RIE - Mrs. C. VaillancourtRIF-TAV - Mrs. C. WesterveltTAW-Z - Mr. J. Chappell(FreshmanTeam Gemini) - Ms. K. Burke(Freshman Team Orion) - Ms. C. Smith(Freshman Team Apollo) - Mr. D. Woodworth(Freshman Team Mercury) - Ms. E. ReinhardPASSES Counselor - Mrs. K. LedouxSchool Psychologist - Ms. C. RainforthSchool Social Worker - Mrs. L. Mazzola504 Coordinator - Mrs. S. Adams504 Case Manager - Mr. G. MonahanAdult Ed./Ombudsman - Mrs. K. ButlerIf you wish to change/drop/add a class, please refer to the chart in the Course Catalog for the deadline dates.Scholarship information can be obtained from the Guidance office. Please refer to the Guidance page link at PinkertonAcademy’s webpage for additional information on the Guidance department: www.pinkertonacademy.net.LibraryStudents wishing to use the library may do so before school (6:40 a.m. to 7:10 a.m.) or after school (2:10 p.m. to3:30 p.m.) without a specific library pass. Computers are usually available to students before and after school. Studentswishing to use the library during the school day may do so only through the “pass system”. The Media Centerin the Academy Building will be open from 7:10 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Only freshmen with passes may use the commonarea of the Media Center during their study halls. All other students should go to the main library during study halls.The student who has a reference assignment will get a pass from the teacher who gave the assignment. At the startof the designated period, the student will go directly to the library and will, on entering the library, leave the pass atthe main desk. Because school-wide attendance is taken during period A, all students must report to their assignedfirst period classes or study halls for attendance before reporting to the library. Students must present their IDs tothe library staff when they enter the facility.Each student will be given one opportunity per semester to enter the library without an ID after all other studentshave been processed. The names of all students who attempt to enter the library without an ID will be sent to theappropriate administrator. An ID card is also required to check out or renew books or other library materials. Allstudents leaving the library must pass through an electronic security scanner. Any student attempting to leave thelibrary with unauthorized books or materials, books or materials not properly signed out, or who attempts to avoidthe security system, is subject to administrative discipline and possible suspension. Between 7:15 a.m. and 2:10p.m., students will be allowed to go to the library only during study periods or on a pass from a teacher. Any studentwho does not return books or materials on time will be issued a warning notice. Following that notice, the student willhave 5 school days to return the item(s) or to make restitution. If overdue items have not been returned or paid forin two weeks, all library privileges will be suspended, including admittance, and an administrative detention will beassigned. When items are four weeks overdue, the student will receive a Saturday detention. Thereafter, additionaldisciplinary action will be taken at the discretion of the administrator.The administration reserves the right to prevent chronic offenders from all library use at Pinkerton Academy. Allseniors, regardless of whether or not they are on privileges, must have a library pass to enter the library between7:15 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.On Mondays and Thursdays, during periods E, F, and G classes only will be permitted to enter and use thelibrary. Extraordinary situations should be brought to the attention of the library staff, and will be handled on anindividual basis. Students may talk quietly in the library, but only as needed for study purposes. Some studentslearn better in a quiet atmosphere, and their needs must be respected. Those students who persist with disruptivebehavior will be sent to the appropriate administrative office, where suitable disciplinary measures will be applied.Cell phone usage is not allowed in the library at any time, including after-school hours.31

Clubs, Organizations, and Activities / Appeal ProcessThe extra-curricular program for Pinkerton Academy includes:-The performing arts program (non-credit bearing)-Student government and Class officers-All clubs and student organizations-IntramuralsThe following extra-curricular expectations are designed to:-uphold the educational value of programs where each individual contributes to the whole for the success of thegroup;-ensure students perform at peak levels, developing self and group discipline;-prepare students for living within the law and contributing to their community;-reflect the school’s high standards;-ensure that students participating in extra-curricular programs serve as good representatives of our school anddemonstrate appropriate representation through their character, sportsmanship, teamwork, mutual respect and trust.Behavioral Expectations:-Once students have begun their first extra-curricular activity of the year, these expectations are in effect for theremainder of the school year. If a violation of the expectations occurs, all remediation must be completed before participatingin an ensuing activity or event, even into the next school year.-Each extra-curricular program may have additional expectations and consequences for violations.-Students who participate in any Pinkerton Academy extra-curricular activities are expected to not attend gatheringsat which alcohol or drugs are being illegally consumed or other illegal activities are taking place. If Pinkerton school officialsreceive information that a student has used illegal substances or attended such a gathering, the student will meetwith the administration and advisor to review the health, safety, legal, and social risks associated with these activities.The student and his/her parent or legal guardian will work cooperatively with the administration and advisor to determinecorrective action and a follow-up plan.-Violations of these expectations will result in removal from the activity for 30 participation days. The student must alsoenroll and attend a certified substance abuse program. Failure to enroll or complete the program will result in ineligibilityfor any extra-curricular activity for a period of 365 calendar days. The student cannot participate in meetings, competitions,performances, voting, events-either on or off campus, etc.Subsequent Violations:-Students who violate these expectations for a second time during their four years will be ineligible for a period of 365calendar days (from the violation). In addition to the above-mentioned substance abuse program requirement, the studentwill complete twenty-four community services hours.-Students who violate these expectations for a third time during their remaining years at the Academy will be ineligibleto participate in any extra-curricular activity for the remainder of their high school career.School Attendance:-There is also the expectation that students participating in any club or organization will attend school on a regularbasis with limited absences, excused or unexcused.In regard to a student’s questionable eligibility, the Dean of Students/designee will investigate and make a determination.In a finding of ineligibility, this determination will include a specific period(s) of time.Extra-curricular Activities Appeal Process1. Any student or parent having a concern or problem related to an extra-curricular activity should contact the advisor.2. If the student and/or parent does not agree with the decision of the activity advisor, then an appeal can be made tothe Dean of Students.3. The Dean of Students will review the case and will contact the student/parent regarding the final decision or a possibleconference to explore the situation further.32

ACT Student AidesAcademy Mentor Program (AMP)-Mr. Bartlett,Mr. KonstantArt Club-Mrs. RootBible Club-Mr. Conley, Mr. CullenBike Club-Mr. ScaleseChess Club-Mr. KozuraClassical Society-Mr. OlkovikasColor Guard-Ms. HamiltonComputer Club-Mr. EnoCritic (Yearbook)-Mrs. SockeyDance Club-Ms. HarmsDestination Imagination-Mrs. PondDistributive Education Clubs of America-Mrs. SchefferElementary Spanish Club-Mrs. MirelesEquestrian Club-Mrs. PedneaultFamily, Career and Community Leaders-Mrs. Williams, Ms. BrownFashion Guild-Mrs. CopelandForeign Language Honor Society-Mrs. FarleyFriday Ski Program-Mr. BartlettFuture Business Leaders of America-Mr. SmithFuture Farmers of America (FFA)-Mrs. MizeGay Straight Alliance-Ms. ReinhardHarry Potter Quidditch Club*-Ms. Moran, Ms. PeckHealth Occupations Students of America-Mrs. DooleyHistory Guild-Mr. O’Neil, Ms. ResminiInternational Club-Mrs. Chase, Mrs. FournierIntramural Athletic Program-Mr. BolesJapanese Club*-Mrs. DesrochersJust Like Us-Mr. Sojka, Mrs. JohnstonMath Team-Mrs. Berchtold, Mrs. GarveyMock Trial Club*-Mr. BurchMogul Monsters-Ms. Lavalley, Mr. BartlettNational Honor Society-Mr. GaucherNational Technical Honor Society-Mrs. UntietNeuroscience Club-Mrs. DooleyOuting Club-Mr. FrankPALS (a service organization)-Ms. Hicks,Mrs. Vaughn, Mrs. CrowleyPhotography Club-Mrs. Root, Mrs. ParentiPinkerton Players-Mrs. West, Mr. QuigleyPTV (Pinkerton Television)-Mr. C. LordQuiz Bowl Club-Mr. Crowell, Ms. GriswoldScience Society-Mrs. Amato, Mrs. Low, Mrs. J. RoyScience Fiction Club*-Mrs. Gentile, Mr. MonahanSign Language Club-Mrs. HudsonSKILLS USA -Mr. Eno, Mr. HowesSpanish Club-Mrs. Farley, Mrs. PadianStrategic Games Club-Mr. GundrumStudent Council-Mr. BredaStudents for Environmental Action-Mr. BartlettTower (Literary Magazine)-Mrs. KneisleyTransfer Mentor Group-Mrs. DetollenaereVEX Robotics-t.b.d.*PilotClass Advisors and Class DuesThe four classes at Pinkerton have faculty class advisors to organize, direct, and supervise class fundraisers,projects, activities, and business in general. These advisors are:Class of 2014: Ms. Kristen Abbott, Mr. Jon FowlerClass of 2015: Ms. Jennifer BrownClass of 2016: Mr. Adam Barriere, Ms. Nicole CanneyClass of 2017: Ms. Pam Griswold, Mr. Kyle PlanteAll students are required to pay class dues each year. The Headmaster establishes the amount of the dues eachyear based on projected class budgets. A portion is used to purchase a yearbook for each student. The balance isdeposited into the class treasury to reduce the cost of class activities. Students attending school more than 4 yearsneed to pay dues equal to the senior class rate and paid to the senior class.Class Activity Participation: In order to participate in grade level class activities, students must have met allthe criteria for that grade. Students that have not earned enough credits, passed class competencies or passedgrade specific classes, may not participate in specific grade activities. Example: Only students obtaining sophomorestatus may attend the sophomore semi-formal dance.Students who do not pay their dues by December 1 will not have a yearbook ordered for them, and cannotpurchase one in the spring. Students whose dues are not fully paid will not be allowed to attend major class activitiessuch as the Sophomore Semi-Formal, Junior Prom, Senior Banquet and Graduation exercises. Questions andconcerns about class dues should be directed to the class advisors as listed. Dues are non-refundable..33

Athletic Eligibility RulesFor complete academic athletic eligibility, please refer to the Athletic Handbook. To be eligible to participate in interscholasticathletics at Pinkerton Academy, every athlete must receive a complete physical. This must be done prior toparticipating in any practice session or playing in any game or scrimmage. Physicals are valid for two years and mustbe after June 1.The physical must be submitted on a Pinkerton Academy Athletic Physical Form. Forms are available in the AthleticOffice (604-437-5200, ext. 2115), in the Shepard Office or on the Pinkerton Academy website: www.pinkertonacademy.net.The cost for the physical is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.Incoming freshmen must have their physical after June 1 of the year they are entering the Academy.An athlete must pass four academic units of work during the previous marking period. Summer school grades cannotbe used toward athletic eligibility. An athlete must be eligible at the start of a season in order to be a member of a sportsteam.An athlete may play only one sport during a season.DancesDances sponsored by Pinkerton Academy and/or any of its organizations are usually held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. The rules and policies in effect at these dances are listed below. All other school rules remain in effect during schooldances:1. Dances are open only to Pinkerton students. Pinkerton student ID cards are required for entry.2. Proper attire must be worn by those in attendance at all dances. Proper attire is defined as clean clothing that is freeof holes, tears, and patches; clothing that does not display inappropriate or suggestive slogans, phrases, or illustrationswhich are disruptive or distracting; and clothing that appropriately covers the body. Special dress codes for special danceswill be announced in advance of each dance.3. If students leave the dance without administrative approval, they may not return, even if they are willing to pay asecond admission.4. Smoking is prohibited on campus at all school dances.5. The administration reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or to expel from the dance, any student who createsa disturbance, refuses to comply with staff requests, refuses to comply with the rules for school dances, or who is not incontrol of their faculties, and therefore is displaying improper behavior.6. Doors will close for admittance one hour after the dance starts.7. Any student who is removed from a school dance (or function) for behavioral reasons may be excluded from subsequentdances or functions, and may be subject to detention and/or suspension from school.8. Glow sticks and other “props” are prohibited from all dances.Procedure for Bringing a Non-Student to the Junior PromJunior students may bring students from outside Pinkerton Academy (guest student) if the conditions outlined beloware met. Pinkerton Alumni are eligible to attend. Any other questions related to bringing an outside guest should be addressedto your administrator.We all want the Prom to be an enjoyable event for everyone. We also want it to be a safe and incident-free evening.Therefore, Pinkerton Administration reserves the right to approve or deny the attendance of anyone who is not a currentmember of the Pinkerton student body.The Guest Student:1. Must be currently enrolled in a high school or a Pinkerton Alumnus who completed a Pinkerton Program.2. Must be under 21 years of age.3. Must have an official school ID card that has a student picture from the school they are attending.4. Must have their ID card with them and show the ID card at the door the night of the Prom.5. Must be in good standing in their school of attendance, which is verified by Pinkerton Administration.**** There are no exceptions to the requirements above.****Additional information will be distributed from your class advisor and the administration prior to the prom.Bus TransportationAll school buses from Chester, Derry, and Hampstead are scheduled and routed by the towns themselves. Students34

should learn the number of their buses, and the pick up and drop off locations. Bus students are required toremain on school grounds from the time they leave the morning bus until the end of the school day. In the eventyou wish to call the bus company in your district with a question, the numbers are:First Student: Auburn - 622-3731 Chester - 432-7417 Derry - 432-7417 Hampstead - 378-9385Working PapersEmployment certificates (working papers) for minors employed in New Hampshire can normally be processedby the administrative assistant to the CTE Director in the Low Building during the school day, and on weekdaysduring school vacations. Paperwork presented between 7:10 and 10:00 a.m. will usually be processed and readyby 2:10 p.m. of the same day. Papers submitted after 10:00 a.m. will usually be ready by 2:10 p.m. of the followingday. More information regarding the labor laws and requirements for obtaining working papers is available inthe CTE Office. Students should not miss any part of homeroom or a class, but should pursue obtaining workingpapers before school or after school, or during a study hall or lunch period.Employment certificates (working papers)are only required of youth under 16 years of age. Students 16 or 17 years of age need only present a letterof permission from their parents/guardians to their employers.Youth Employment in New Hampshire: Pinkerton Academy students, regardless of age, and their employersare expected to comply with the current Employment and Youth Employment Rules posted at www.labor.state.nh.us when employed in New Hampshire or the current Employment Rules of their state of employment.Violations of this policy could impact a student’s employment status.InsuranceParents and students should be aware that students who are injured during the school day, or while participatingin school activities are not covered by school insurance. However, Pinkerton Academy does make available aStudent Accident Insurance Plan to all students. Information regarding the coverage and cost is distributed duringthe first two weeks of school.Cafeteria and Lunch ProgramsLunches are served from 10:49 AM to 1:00 PM daily. Students must report to the appropriate cafeteria duringtheir designated lunch periods. Hot and cold lunches are offered as well as many snack items. Students maybring their own lunch to school, and may purchase milk and/or snacks in the cafeteria.Breakfast is served from 6:40 to 7:10 AM in the Freshman & Shepard Cafeterias. Our most popular itemsinclude the breakfast egg sandwich, and many quick pick-up items including, muffins and bagels. NEW! USDArules require that a fruit or juice be part of a “combo” breakfast. Seniors cannot access their accounts in theShepard café’. Senior breakfast is served from the snack bar in the Senior Cafeteria during periods A throughD. Student accounts are only available in their assigned lunch cafe; therefore, cash will be needed for otherbreakfast locations.Although separate portions of the daily meal are available to the students at a-la-carte prices, a nutritionallybalancedcomplete lunch is available at a reasonable price. A complete lunch (up to 4 items) using your I.D. card/number includes:#1. An entree or sandwich, #2. A choice of vegetable or soup, #3. Fruit and/or juice, #4. MilkDessert is a “free” item when a “Combo” meal is purchased.The student must take the entrée and at least a fruit/juice to be considered a “Combo” meal.The “Combo” lunch price is offered to those students who use their ID cards at the registers. Only 1 “combo”lunch can be purchased each day; other items will be charged at a-la-carte pricing. The 2 methods of paymentare:1. Cash at the register: Students choosing this option will be charged “combo pricing” only if they presenttheir student ID card to the cashiers; otherwise a-la-carte pricing will be charged.2. ID Card Account: Students can also deposit money for food items in advance to an account and usetheir bar-coded student ID card to “pay” for items, which are then deducted from their account. Broken ID cardswill not be accepted by the cashier and may be confiscated. We encourage students to keep their ID cards in a35

wallet or other secure place where the card will not be subject to unnecessary bending. One time passes are available forthose students who forget their ID cards from their administrator’s office.Students are encouraged to pre-pay and use this method! Prepayments/deposits can be made anytime in the specialenvelopes available outside the office door. Minimum deposit of $10.00 is preferred; checks should be made payable to“Pinkerton Academy”, with student name and ID number if known. Deposits made after 10:00 AM will be credited on thenext business day. Exception to this is during an early release day when lunches begin at 9:30 AM and prepayments madeafter 9:00 AM will be credited on the next business day. Many students find it easiest to deposit money to their accountduring their lunch period. Therefore, it is necessary to be one day ahead so that the student does not “zero” the account.We do allow students who have forgotten to bring in their money to “charge” 1 combo lunch, no extras, and charging isnot allowed in Snack Bars. Once a student is in the negative, they cannot charge again without approval from the FoodService office. ALL charging will stop in all cafeterias after the 2nd week in May.NOTE: Separate checks are required for students who are scheduled to eat in the Freshman cafe, Shepard cafe, andSenior cafe.Any checks returned by the bank will be charged a $20 service fee and the account will be closed until payment in cashor money order has been received. On the day the returned check is received, the student is informed that their accountis unavailable, given a copy of our notification letter, and will be allowed to charge lunch, before account is closed. A letteris also mailed home.Students who participate in the free or reduced price program are prohibited from giving, lending, exchanging or sellingtheir lunch to other students. Violations of this policy will result in a minimum penalty of five detentions. Students on thefree or reduced price programs should report immediately to the cafeteria office if their student ID card is lost or stolen.Students approved to participate in the Free or Reduced Price Programs are approved until October 1 of the next schoolyear.Meal Charging Policy -Negative BalancesWhen a student has a negative balance in their meal account, Pinkerton Academy will allow that student to charge onelunch meal to their account. If a student has already had a lunch for that day, they will not be allowed to charge another.No a la carte items can be charged. A notice will be given to the student to bring home stating their account has gone inthe negative and no additional charges will be allowed on their account until the balance is paid in full. There will be noadditional student charges while their account has a negative balance without the approval of the Food Service office.Negative balances are kept on the student’s file until paid off or written off if the student has moved or left school. Thecollection of the negative debt will be determined by the Finance Administrator. All seniors will need to pay off the debt priorto graduation. All charging will stop in all cafeterias after the second week in May.Bad Check PolicyWhen Pinkerton Academy has been notified that a check has been returned, for whatever reason, a letter is mailed tothe student’s home explaining the situation. A copy of the letter is placed in a sealed envelope and also given to the studentto take home. A $20.00 service fee will be charged to the student’s account and their account will be inaccessible until thesituation is corrected. The student must see the Food Service Manager and will be allowed to charge what is on their tray.After the initial charge, negative balance rules will apply until corrected.USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.”Student account histories can be requested at any time during the school year and will be sent by mail or e-mail. Thesehistories include all purchases and deposits for the school year. Please contact your student’s assigned cafeteria for moreinformation. Student account balances are also posted Friday mornings to Edline weekly, where both parents and studentscan view balances.All students must report to their assigned Cafeteria during their designated lunches and remain for the full period. Studentsleaving the cafeteria before the bell are subject to detention. Because there are many students using the cafeteriasduring several lunch periods, it is essential that all students discard all rubbish in the proper barrels, keep their respectivetables and areas clean, return all trays properly, and make a general effort to keep the cafeteria clean and presentable forothers. Students leaving trash on or under the tables will be subject to disciplinary action. It is essential that all students36

conduct themselves in an orderly manner while in the cafeteria. Any actions that pose a potential disruption, loss/damageto school property or stealing, will result in a minimum 3-day suspension. Seniors must report to lunch during theirscheduled lunch periods only; not during their full studies. When senior privileges are “on”, seniors with “privs” mustspend either the 1st half or 2nd half of the lunch period in the lunchroom. All other seniors are to remain in the seniorcafé for the full period unless they have a written pass.Students who feel that they have a valid reason for a waiver of these restrictions may seek written permission fromtheir attendance administrator. All others who violate these restrictions will be subject to detentions and other appropriatedisciplinary action.Student AutomobilesStudents park in student parking areas at their own risk. Pinkerton will not assume responsibility for theft, vandalism,or damage to student vehicles or their contents while they are parked or driven on school property. Students are remindedthat the campus parking lots are considered part of the safe school zone at Pinkerton Academy. The campus-wideprohibitions against weapons, alcohol, drugs and contraband apply to student vehicles which are parked in campusparking lots. Students who park on campus do such with the understanding that their vehicle may be subject to searchby an administrator upon suspicion that the vehicle contains items which are prohibited on campus.Parking on school property is not a “right;” it is a privilege, and those who drive to school should respond by practicingreason, safety, and courtesy. Any senior who wishes to park on school property must have a parking permit andmust display it at all times the vehicle is on school property. These permits may be obtained from the administrationin accordance with announced dates, times and requirements, and through a process that involves paying a fee. TheAcademy reserves the right to restrict parking, as the number of parking spaces is fewer than the number of permitrequests. 9, 10, and 11 graders are not eligible for parking permits. For additional information, refer to rules and regulationsdistributed when students receive parking permits.Room ConditionsThe teacher in each classroom and study hall is responsible for the heating, lighting, and ventilation in that room.Students are prohibited from opening or closing windows or curtains; from turning lights on or off; and from adjustingthe heat in any room without specific permission from the teacher.VisitorsPinkerton operates a “closed campus.” Parents, former graduates, and individuals with legitimate business arewelcome to visit, but must be approved for admission through the following procedure: All potential visitors must reportimmediately to one of the designated administrative offices. The individual must establish identity by presenting a photoID (if requested); must sign the visitors’ log; and must receive a visitor’s badge. This badge should be displayed duringthe visit.As a matter of policy, we do not allow parents or guardians to accompany their children to class or to visit anyclasses in which their child/children are enrolled. Any parent who seeks an exception to this policy should be referredto the Dean of Students. Representatives of the news media are not permitted on campus without prior authorizationfrom the administration.Student visitors: Students currently attending other schools in non-sending districts who wish to visit Pinkerton asa consideration for future admission should gain permission to visit by having their current school officials contact thePinkerton Academy Alumni Office (437-5217) at least 48 hours in advance to make arrangements. Pinkerton Academydoes not allow visits of any other kind or duration than those described in this section. Pinkerton Academy reserves theright to exclude non-students from all school activities, including the Junior Prom, Senior Banquet, etc.Student MessagesNo messages for students will be taken in any of the offices, except in cases of emergency, and then only from aparent or guardian.Field TripsAny student wishing to participate in a field trip or similar activity must comply with the dress code, behavioral stan-37

dards, and parental permission requirements as outlined by the supervising faculty member. In addition, all transportationfor field trips and related activities will be in faculty vehicles, a regular school bus, or mini bus. No students will be allowedto drive their own vehicles or their family vehicles. A complete listing of all restrictions and responsibilities associated withfield trips and overnight travel is available from your advisor.Books and MaterialsAll parents and students should be aware that each student will be held responsible for the Pinkerton-owned booksand materials they receive in various classes at the Academy. Students are responsible for all books and materials issuedto them by the school and for the return of those books and materials at the end of the school year or at the timeof withdrawal or transfer. The item returned must be the same as the item issued. Textbooks are expensive (from $50 to$100 each). It is extremely important for students to protect, maintain and return books at the end of each course. note:Although there are no “lab fees” associated with any of the CTE courses offered, there are certain costs for optionalprojects. In many programs, students may elect to create projects which they are entitled to keep. The student will becharged the cost of the materials for these projects, although the Academy will generally make the materials available.Any student who is unable to pay for project materials should see the CTE director before starting the project so thatpossible arrangements can be explored. In some cases “unreturned” books are still on campus, often in an unknownlocation. The Academy will not assume the responsibility of searching for books in lockers. However, if a member of thePinkerton faculty or staff locates a book after a student fails to return the book within the normal guidelines and procedures,there will be a $5 per book service charge. Students who have not returned full/half-year books will be chargedthe full replacement cost of any book age 10 years or under or a depreciated amount (less $10 for each year over 10) forbooks aged 11 years or more. In addition, students who have not returned half-year books at the end of the first semesterwill also be subject to a Saturday detention.Students must also pay for damage and/or destruction except for normal wear and tear. Each student is assigned alocker, and locks are available at no charge. Every student should sign their name in ink on the first blank line of the labelinside their assigned books. All books must be covered.The Academy reserves the right to withhold the grades, transcripts, and diplomas of students who owe for lost, destroyed,non-returned or damaged books or materials. However, students may view their grades. Note: Students whohave not returned books at the end of the first semester will be subject to a Saturday detention and full restitution of eachunreturned book.Substitute Teachers and Classroom AidesA substitute teacher has the same authority as a “regular” teacher, and should be treated with respect and courtesy.Any attempts to take advantage of substitutes will result in administrative disciplinary action.AnnouncementsStudents wishing to make a morning announcements for clubs or organizations must have approval from the advisorand Shepard Office personnel. Announcements need to be reviewed and approved prior to 8:00 on the morning they wishto be read. Afternoon announcements are limited to cancellations only.AnimalsNo pets, rodents, reptiles, insects, or other forms of animal life will be allowed on campus without advance administrativeapproval. To review the Board of Trustees’ “Animals in the Classroom Policy” and a complete listing of the responsibilitiesand restrictions associated with animals in school, contact the Headmaster’s Office.Campus Travel1. All student travel from class to class, building to building, and on the campus in general shall be on foot, except forthose who are handicapped or injured. The use of roller skates, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, etc., is prohibited at alltimes. All such equipment should be stored in the appropriate designated area, such as lockers, bike racks or administrativeoffice.2. Students are prohibited from using elevators without a pass from the Health Office or an administrator.38

TailgatingTailgating (normally defined as a picnic or food served from the tailgate of a vehicle) or any similar activity thatcould be referred to as a “tailgating” activity before or after sporting or social events is not allowed on Academyproperty or during school hours.Field Trips/Overnight TravelThe Academy acknowledges that travel can be an enriching and exciting part of any program. Therefore, theHeadmaster/designee has the authority to approve overnight or day field trips that are planned for educational,extra-curricular or athletic purposes. Any field trip sanctioned by Pinkerton Academy must meet the following criteria:1. The trip should be of some educational value.2. The trip should pose no risk to the health and safety of students and staff.Student attendance on sanctioned field trips is a privilege. All school policies apply to students while on field trips.As such, the Academy reserves the right to exclude students from field trips if their behavior at school is questionable.While participating in the field trip and subsequent activities, students are expected to adhere to the same Academyrules that they follow when regular class is in session, as stated in the student planner. Athletes participatingon an athletic field trip must also comply with rules as stated in the athletic handbooks and with Pinkerton’s AthleticCode of Conduct. An advisor may inform students that there may be additional rules specific to a student organization,which will also be in effect. Students under suspension are ineligible to participate on field trips. Students foundparticipating in acts of gross misconduct including, but not limited to, possession/use of drugs or alcohol, vandalism,theft, violence, and/or sexual misconduct will be returned home at the expense of their parents. Pinkerton Academyalso reserves the right to pursue financial compensation from students or parents for damages that occur. Everyoneinvolved in a trip must be aware that Pinkerton Academy will be held financially responsible for any damage, theft, orother liabilities that a student, team, or group may incur on a field trip. The Academy will make every effort to recoverthe cost of these damages from the individual(s) involved. All travel by students enrolled at Pinkerton Academy mustbe approved by the Headmaster/designee by completing the “Pinkerton Academy Trip Request Form” and in accordancewith the Academy’s transportation policy. Common sense and good judgment are expected of all students.Students should show proper regard for others and the property of others. In addition, students who participate inschool-sponsored field trips must comply with the following rules:Student Responsibilities:1. Permit the inspection of all luggage and carry-on items by Pinkerton Academy personnel prior to departure.2. No smoking at any time — during the transit nor while at the venue of the destination site.3. Possession/use of drugs or alcohol are prohibited. Note: violations of this rule may result in a student returninghome at the parent’s expense.4. Follow the schedule, be on-time, and attend events as directed by the advisor/chaperone. If additional regulationsare mandated as a result of the organization sponsoring the travel, i.e., state organization, these rules/regulationswill be provided and students will be expected to adhere to them.5. Stay within the area defined as the “venue” for the event as outlined by the advisor/chaperone.6. Immediately report to the advisor/chaperone any bullying or harassment observed.7. Immediately report to the advisor/chaperone damage to the bus, motel property, or theft of personal property.8. Overnight Room Accommodations:(a) At no time should male and female students be in the overnight room at the same time. (b) Studentsare responsible for the cleanliness of the room and will be held responsible for any damages.(c) Students must be in their assigned rooms after curfew and will immediately inform the advisor or chaperoneof any problems.(d) Students are not to leave their rooms after room-check for any reason, and noise should be kept at a reasonablevolume.9. Health and Medical:(a) The handling of prescriptions and administration of same will be handled in a manner consistent with protocolsestablished by the Pinkerton Academy Health Office.(b) Prescriptions will be held by the advisor/chaperone. Students may carry test kits, as with diabetics, etc.39

(c) Administration of prescriptions will be in the presence of the advisor/chaperone.(d) Immediately report to the advisor/chaperone if any person does not feel well.Advisor/Chaperone Responsibilities:Advisors/Chaperones who gain permission to take students on school-sponsored field trips assume the responsibilityfor the safety and well-being of the students. Toward that end, advisors/chaperones are expected to fulfill the followingresponsibilities.1. Ensure that all students comply with school and trip rules.2. Ensure that all students have completed and turned in Pinkerton Academy’s “Health Information Sheet” and “ParentalConsent & Release”, or “Acknowledgement of Activities” for CTE students only. Advisors/Chaperones must carry thesedocuments at all times.3. Ensure that any additional forms required by a travel/tour company have been completed.4. Ensure, within reason, that all travel, accommodations, meals and/or entertainment activities that were advertised aspart of the trip are provided.5. School employees who act as advisors/chaperones on school-sponsored trips must comply with policies commensuratewith Pinkerton Academy’s employee handbook.6. Anyone participating as a chaperone, who has not previously done so, must be fingerprinted and complete and signa “Criminal Record Release Authorization” and “Release & Waiver of Liability” at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the trip.7. There will always be an advisor/chaperone on duty.8. Advisors/Chaperones may invoke more stringent guidelines depending on the destination and purpose of the trip.9. For overnight trips, provide parents with a detailed itinerary with contacts, telephone numbers, and a phone tree withall participants’ numbers.10. For foreign travel, the advisor/chaperone should have a photocopy of all students’ passports.11. Under normal circumstances, the maximum advisor/chaperone-to-student ratio is 15:1. This could change withadministrative approval, depending on the nature of the trip.12. Chaperones may not allow non-school approved personnel to stay overnight in their rooms.13. Chaperones may not consume alcoholic beverages at any time during school sponsored trips. Certain situationsinvolving overseas trips when consumption of alcoholic beverages is customary will be handled on a case-by-case basisby the Headmaster/designee.School employees who chaperone school-sponsored trips and fail to fulfill their responsibilities and/or engage in activitiesthat jeopardize the safety and well-being of students will be subject to disciplinary action.Parent Responsibilities:To ensure that all students have an enjoyable, educationally rewarding, and safe trip, parents are encouraged to reviewthe field trip rules and responsibilities with their children. Specifically, parents need to monitor the items that studentschoose to take with them on field trips. Parents must also understand that they are responsible for any cost incurred as aresult of their child being sent home due to disciplinary reasons and costs incurred for any health expenses. Parent andstudent signatures on a “Field Trip or Overnight Travel Permission Form” indicate that both are aware, understand, andagree to the field trip rules and responsibilities identified in the form. Student and parent further realize that any infringementupon these rules could result in the student’s dismissal from this trip with all costs incurred as a result of the dismissalcovered by the parents or guardians.School CancellationsIn the event that school is canceled due to inclement weather, the following radio and television stations will carry theannouncement:Radio Station: WOKQ (fm 97.5) / TV Station: WMUR Ch. 9When the weather is questionable, parents and students are urged to listen to one of these stations, rather than callingthe school, the radio or television stations, or the Police Department.You will be notified by our automated Alert-Now telephone system of school cancellations and delays. Please make surethat we have the most current telephone numbers. You may notify Student Information Services at 437-5200, ext. 1191 ofany changes. “No school” announcements may also be carried by the local cable TV channel in your community.40

Health ServicesThe Health Services Department/Nurses’ Office is located in the lower level of the Field House building. Nursesare available for student and parent contacts on school days from 7:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Parking for student pickup islocated on the left side, near the back of the building just outside the foyer leading to the Health Services Dept. (437-5218). Confidential messages may be left for Health Services Staff on voicemail by dialing 437-5200 x2118.Immunization Clinics – For current status of Derry Public Health Dept. clinics at the Derry Municipal Center, pleaseconsult the Town of Derry website or call 845-5519 for information. Immunizations are also available at the ManchesterHealth Dept. (624-6466). Visit their website for details.Emergency Forms – Emergency Forms are distributed at the beginning of each school year and are crucial to thesafety and welfare of the students. Please provide as much contact information as possible so that you or a designeecan be contacted in an emergency. As the year progresses, if there are changes in work, cell, pager, or home numbersor e-mail addresses, please inform the nursing staff ASAP (437-5218).** Note: The section at the bottom of the form permits parents to provide permission for the administration of acetaminophen(generic for Tylenol) and ibuprofen (generic for Advil, Motrin, etc.). These OTC medications are availablein Health Services. Written permission is required annually for acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen. Please be sure toindicate “One or Two” as appropriate for your student.Health Information Updates - If there are any significant health issues, surgeries, accidents, injuries, hospitalizations,emotional issues, medication additions or changes, etc. that occur during the year, please inform the nursingstaff directly so that appropriate measures can be taken as quickly as possible, should an emergency arise.Medications – All medication that is to be taken at school must be brought to Health Services. The following arerequired: Non-prescribed medication must be brought to Health Services in the original container and must be accompaniedby a permission note from the parent. Acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol) and ibuprofen (generic forAdvil, Motrin, etc.) are available in Health Services but also require written parental permission (see EmergencyForms Note above).Prescribed medication must be accompanied by a parental note PLUS a note from a doctor and must be broughtin the pharmacy-labeled bottle. (Most pharmacists will provide a bottle for home and another for school if requested.)Only a 30-day supply of a prescribed medication may be accepted by the nursing staff at any time.All controlled substances, including methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Ritadex, Metadate, Focalin, etc.), Dexedrine,hydrocodone (Vicodin), Tylenol with codeine, etc., must be brought in by a parent.Taking a narcotic pain relief medication is NOT recommended at school for safety reasons due to their potential forcausing dizziness, drowsiness, etc. If the student is experiencing pain that is so severe that a narcotic pain relieveris needed, it is probably unwise for the student to be in school. If the student is unable to be in school due to severepain, a note from their provider to excuse days should be obtained.No “stock” medication of any type will be dispensed by any other member of the school staff, as directed in RSA541 A. This includes aspirin and other non-prescribed medication.All medication notes must be renewed annually.Any medications not picked up prior to the last day of final exams in June will be destroyed. No medications arestored over the summer.NOTE: Students with severe, potentially life-threatening allergies may be permitted to carry Emergency medicationssuch as inhalers and Epipens. Written authorizations from the parent and physician must be provided and mustspecifically request that the student be permitted to carry the medication. The student will then be provided with a pinkcard authorizing the student to carry the Emergency medication. This must also be renewed annually.Additional Health and Safety InformationThe nursing staff is available to provide emergency care, maintain facilities and records, coordinate health services,and promote student education in health, safety and other related areas. First Aid will be administered at theoffice (or at the scene, if moving the victim appears inadvisable) by the nurse, with the intent of protecting life andproviding comfort until authorized treatment can be secured. Students are then placed under the care of their parents/guardians upon whom rests the responsibility for subsequent care.Parent (or other designated adult) notification will be made as soon as possible in an emergency. A reasonable41

attempt will be made to advise a parent of other situations that may indicate a need for follow up. Physician contact will bemade when appropriate if indicated on the Emergency Form. Injuries that occur at home are the responsibility of parents/guardians.If, in the judgment of the nursing staff, the condition of a student to be excused due to illness, injury, or other emergencyis such that permitting the student to walk or drive home would be imprudent, the nurse may delay excusing that studentuntil a parent or appropriate escort is available.Accidents/Injuries – All accidents, illnesses, or emergencies should be immediately reported to the nearest staff memberand to the nursing staff.Confidentiality – All medical information shared between students and certified health care providers is private and istreated confidentially within the limits of the law. Protecting the confidentiality of health care for students serves importantinterests. By respecting their need for privacy, students are encouraged to develop relationships of trust with their healthcare providers and to be candid about their health histories and risk behaviors. The Health Services staff strongly encouragesstudents to communicate with parents. Confidential information will be released in life-threatening circumstancesand when legally necessary as required by law or in litigated matters. Whenever possible, students and/or parents will benotified before confidential information is released. The Academy adheres to FERPA regulations and HIPPA as appropriate.Emergency Transportation – In an emergency, the school nurse and/or administrator at the scene will decide if ambulancetransport is appropriate. Please be aware of the following policy of the Derry Ambulance Service:Preferences are limited to Derry, Manchester, Nashua, Methuen, and Lowell.All life threatening situations will be transported to Parkland Medical Center. Transport to another facility can usuallybe arranged after stabilization. If there is a serious health problem that cannot be treated at a local health facility (or thatcan only be treated at a specific out of town facility), please make this known, in writing, to the Pinkerton Academy HealthOffice. The Academy will, in turn, make every effort to inform responding emergency personnel of these exceptional circumstances.Preferences (limited to the above) will be honored provided back up ambulance service is available at the time.Exclusions – A student may be excluded from school by an administrator if there is reason to believe that there is seriousrisk to the student’s health, life, safety, or well-being, or by a school nurse if the hazard is specifically health related.The student may be required to remain out of school until evaluated and approved to return by a licensed medical provider.Students whose immunizations are not updated will be excluded from school until they are in compliance with NH immunizationlaws.Excusals – for minor illnesses are considered as part of the 5 days-per-quarter policy. A “medical excuse” will be consideredfor students dismissed due to high fevers, situations where contagion is questioned, and for other circumstanceswhere it was “inadvisable or impossible” for the student to remain in school. HIV/AIDS Policy Statement – The PinkertonAcademy policy on HIV/AIDS adopted by the Pinkerton Academy Board of Trustees on April 9, 1992 (revised 2003), isavailable in the Health Services link.Immunizations – In conjunction with RSA 141 C:20 and its recent amendments, no students will be enrolled at PinkertonAcademy without an immunization record that is in compliance with said laws. Students are required to update their tetanusimmunizations every 10 years. Verification must be provided to the nursing staff.Parent Trips/Absences – If a student will be attending school, but the parent(s) or guardian(s) will be away on a vacation,business trip, etc., even for only a day or two, it is essential that the school receive a note (preferably notarized) indicatingthe student’s name, birth date, the inclusive dates, the adult who will be responsible, and that person’s phone numbers.This is crucial in the event of an accident, illness, injury, need for dismissal from school, care and treatment, etc. The signedand dated note should be forwarded to the nurse’s office with a copy to the appropriate attendance office prior to the periodof the parent/guardian’s absence. Notarization is usually available in the Pinkerton attendance office.Passes Required – Except in cases of emergency, students must report to the Health Office with a pass from a teacheror other staff member.Responsibility/Self Care – Students are encouraged to accept responsibility for their own health, prevention of illnessand accidents, communicable disease control, good nutrition, appropriate attendance, etc. Proper hand-washing is thesingle most important means of interrupting the transmission of communicable diseases and reducing the incidence ofcolds, flu, and other viral and bacterial infections, including some forms of meningitis and hepatitis. Sharing cups, lip balm,etc. should also be avoided.42

RSA 169 C – Consistent with the spirit of the 1979 Child Protection Act, Pinkerton Academy maintains a policy forreferring to the Bureau of Child and Family Services of the New Hampshire Division of Welfare suspected cases ofchild abuse and neglect. The Academy will refer suspected cases, as is required by law.Mobility assistance equipment – Mobility assistance equipment is generally defined as wheel chair (motorized ormanual) or motorized scooter. In the event a student needs to utilize mobility equipment at any time, the parent/guardian/adultstudent must contact the student’s Guidance Counselor or Case Coordinator prior to the student arriving atschool. The parent/guardian will need to provide medical documentation verifying the need and approximate length oftime that the student will require the mobility equipment. School nurse will evaluate the situation to ensure that appropriateaccommodations such as elevator pass, suggested routes to promote safety, and safe haven information are inplace. If a student is capable of operating their mobility equipment, it is highly recommended they utilize motorized mobilitydevices to make it easier. If you would like information on providers in the community, the nurse’s office has a list.In the case where the student is unable to operate (doctor’s note may be requested) a manual or motorized mobilitydevice, the parent/guardian/adult student will notify the school nurse and an Individual Health Plan (IHP) will bedeveloped. If necessary, a 504 plan or IEP accommodations meeting will be convened and accommodations will bedeveloped in order to assure student access and maintain FAPE. Accommodations such as but not limited to the followingmay be considered for a student’s 504 or IEP:• Assisted driving • Assigned staff to push wheelchair• Work brought to safe haven when weather is unsafe • Elevator pass• Suggested routes to promote safety • Fire & emergency safe haven informationIn case an IEP or 504 meeting cannot be scheduled in a timely manner, temporary IHP accommodations will bedeveloped by the school nurse.Additional information can be found on the Pinkerton Academy Home Page by selecting the Health Services link.STUDENTS IN HOMELESS SITUATIONS HAVE THE RIGHT TO GO TO SCHOOLPinkerton Academy works in conjunction with the District Superintendents to honor the rights of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act.Students in homeless situations lack fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence including:1. Living with a friend, relative or someone else, as a result of being evicted, losing their home, kicked out by aparent, foreclosed on, etc.2. Staying in a motel or hotel3. Living in an emergency or transition shelter or domestic violence shelter4. Living in a car, park, public place, campground, etc.5. Students in homeless situations have the right to:-Stay in school of origin: which is the school the student is attending now.-If temporary housing is found outside of Pinkerton’s district, the student is allowed to finish the presentschool year here.-Students can receive transportation to and from school to a feasible extent.-Students can have free breakfast and lunch.If a student finds himself/herself in a homeless situation – please contact Mrs. Cofrin or Mrs. Braley in theregistrar’s office - WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP! We are located in the Low Building across from guidance,437-5200 ext. 1177.43

Freshman Seminar at Pinkerton AcademyThe Goal of Freshman Seminar• To help students become active members of the PA community.• To provide support for students making the transition from 8th grade to high school.• To help students develop positive study skills & self-assessment.• To address various issues, including but not limited to: enriching curriculum, increasing cultural awareness,and enhancing inter-personal relationships among staff and students.• To monitor student academic performance and maintain communication between parents and teachers toprevent advisees from “falling through the cracks.”• To provide staff and students with a forum to discuss how the curriculum manifests within the “real world” sothat students see their education operate outside of the classroom for career exploration.Semester 1 (Terms 1 and 2): Transitioning to Pinkerton• All freshmen will participate in Freshman Seminar scheduled for BOTH terms.• Themed lessons parallel school calendar for events/activities such as Club Fair, Volunteer Fair, Pep Rally, andCourse Selections.• Study skill lessons for note-taking, organization of materials, and studying for exams.Students are rewarded for completing work and having good grades!Students are rewarded for their good work and can receive a full period lunch at the end of semester 1 by doing the following:1. Grades: All Term averages and all Semester averages must be 70% or better for students to have the optionfor full lunch.2. Withdrawals: The PLC will determine if a student who has withdrawn from any class during Term 1, Term 2 orTerm 3 has the option for full lunch.3. Incompletes/Competency Failures: Once Incompletes or Competency Failures have been brought up to “passing”in accordance with the previous criteria, students may have the option for full lunch.4. Seminar Activities: Students must pass/complete 70% of Seminar Activities to have the option for full lunch.5. Seminar Competency (5-year Plan): Must have 9th & 10th year plans completed.6. Attendance: Students must have 5 or fewer unexcused absences per term (in accordance with the AttendancePolicy).• Those students who do not meet the rubric for a full lunch period will have the benefit of remaining in a smallerSeminar to get more direct support for study skills.• There will be periodic times that all students will be called back to Seminar in order to receive important information.Attendance is mandatory.Semester 2 Focus: Improving Study Skills by Targeting Executive FunctionsSeminar teachers will follow a weekly routine focusing on continued development of executive functioning skills such as:organizing, planning, prioritizing, and completing homework assignments. During Seminar, students will utilize an organizationaltool such as the “Weekly Organization Skills Worksheet”, or student planner of choice. Students will have a full lunchperiod either on Monday (Apollo & Mercury) or Friday (Orion & Gemini). Mondays/Fridays will be a quiet Seminar study.44

Welcome Freshman Class! Class of 2017Freshman Administrators & Others to KnowAssociate Dean Mr. Lonergan - Gemini & OrionAdministrative Assistant- Ms. BayacalAssociate Dean Ms. Trice - Mercury & ApolloAdministrative Assistant- Ms. BarryClass Advisors- Ms. Griswold, Mr. PlanteGuidance Counselor- Ms. Smith - OrionGuidance Counselor- Ms. Reinhard - MercuryGuidance Counselor- Ms. Burke - GeminiGuidance Counselor- Mr. Woodworth - ApolloSome Important Information for Freshmen…Major Freshman Events:Field Day- August 8, 2013 Orientation- August 27, 2013 Reception & Dance- October 18, 2013• ID’s, ID’s, ID’s: Students are required to have ID’s on them at all times when at school. Students may be asked toproduce their ID at any time by any staff member. ID’s are required to purchase lunch items in the cafeterias. Lost ID’scost $5 and can be purchased before school at the Registrar’s office. Not having an ID will result in disciplinary action.• Your Attendance Office: Your attendance office is located at the entrance to the Academy Building. Your administratoris located there and is responsible for attendance and discipline. If late to school, you always check in at theattendance office first. If you need to be dismissed, you bring your dismissal note to your attendance office beforeschool for a dismissal pass.• Disciplinary Code: We set high expectations, both academically and as far as student behavior. PA’s discipline codeis strict and it has increasing penalties. Our suggestion is to behave appropriately, and the discipline code will notimpact your day-to-day routines.• Technology Use: Students are responsible for their actions and activities using technology in or out of the classroom.Being digitally responsible means adhering to the same standards of conduct as in face-to-face communication. Violationsare grounds for disciplinary action.• Campus Atmosphere: Seven minutes between classes are enough to get anywhere on campus. Seek help from ateacher to find a faster way to your next class if challenged by this.• Campus Security: Campus Monitors are present during school hours. On occasion, campus monitors, teachers orother staff may request your name, ID, or for you to go to your Associate Dean’s office. Your cooperation with them isexpected as it is with all staff.• Failure to Comply: Failing to comply with staff will result in at least a Saturday Detention for the first infraction, andmay result in suspension for repeated or serious non-compliance.45

Sophomores – Class of 2016Sophomore Associate DeansMr. Yahnian A – Gal Administrative Asst. - Mrs. DePalma ext. 1149(kyahnian@pinkertonacademy.org)(edepalma@pinkertonacademy.org)Mr. Konstant Gam – Naz Administrative Asst. - Mrs. Morrison ext. 1156(rkonstant@pinkertonacademy.org)(hmorrison@pinkertonacademy.org)Ms. Despres Ne – Z Administrative Asst. - Mrs. McEachern ext. 1157(wdespres@pinkertonacademy.org)(kmceachern@pinkertonacademy.org)Offices for Mr. Yahnian and Mr. Konstant are located on the first floor of the Pinkerton Building.Office for Ms. Despres is located on the first floor of the Shepard Building.Class AdvisorsMr. Barriere abarriere@pinkertonacademy.org Rm. 413, ext. 4142Ms. Canney ncanney@pinkertonacademy.org ext. 4138Major Sophomore EventsSophomore Semi Formal ~ College Information Workshops ~ Class Rings ~ PSATWelcome Class of 2016!The year will be an exciting and busy one that will involve many challenges and expectations for you to meet.Sophomore Status 2013-2014To qualify for sophomore status, you must meet all the requirements listed below by the start of the schoolyear.Total of 5.0 or more creditsSome things to read up on in the PA Student Planner include:• Dress Code: Found in the front cover of the planner.• Electronic Devices: Please refer to the section in the planner regarding electronic devices (including cell phones)to see appropriate times for use.• Late to School: It is important that you arrive to school on time each day. You are allowed only four tardies perquarter. On the fifth tardy you will receive a Saturday detention, and each additional tardy will result in an increasedconsequence.• Dismissals: Dismissals of any kind must come through the attendance office by way of a note from a parentor guardian brought in prior to 7:15 a.m. You must have the appropriate dismissal slip in hand prior to leavingcampus. Leaving or attempting to leave campus without the proper dismissal slip will result in disciplinary action.The school year will go by quickly and it is important for your future success that you take the appropriate coursesand get involved with as many activities, clubs, and/or sports in which you have an interest. It is also important that youcontinuously focus on your school work, adhere to all school rules and above all – have a great and successful year!46

Juniors – Class of 2015Junior AdministratorsAssociate Dean Mr. Yahnian A – Gal Administrative Asst. - Mrs. DePalma ext. 1149(kyahnian@pinkertonacademy.org)(edepalma@pinkertonacademy.org)Associate Dean Mr. Konstant Gam – Naz Administrative Asst. - Mrs. Morrison ext. 1156(rkonstant@pinkertonacademy.org)(hmorrison@pinkertonacademy.org)Associate Dean Ms. Despres Ne – Z Administrative Asst. - Mrs. McEachern ext. 1157(wdespres@pinkertonacademy.org)(kmceachern@pinkertonacademy.org)Offices for Mr. Yahnian and Mr. Konstant are on the first floor of the Pinkerton Building.Office for Ms. Despres is located on the first floor of the Shepard Building.Class AdvisorMs. Jennifer Brown jbrown@pinkertonacademy.org Rm. 301, ext. 4172Major Junior EventsJunior Prom ~ College Prep. Workshops ~ College Fair ~ SATs ~ Senior PicturesWelcome Class of 2015!The year will be an exciting and busy one that will involve many challenges and expectations for you to meet.Junior Status 2013-2014To qualify for junior status, you must meet all the requirements listed below by the start of the school year.Total of 10 or more creditsSome things to read up on in the PA Student Planner include:• Dress Code: Found in the front cover of the planner.• Electronic Devices: Please refer to the section in the planner regarding electronic devices (including cell phones) tosee appropriate times for use.• Late to School: It is important that you arrive to school on time each day. You are allowed only four tardies perquarter. On the fifth tardy you will receive a Saturday detention and each additional tardy will result in an increasedconsequence.• Dismissals: Dismissals of any kind must come through the attendance office by way of a note from a parentor guardian brought in prior to 7:15 am. You must have the appropriate dismissal slip in hand prior to leavingcampus. Leaving or attempting to leave campus without the proper dismissal slip will result in disciplinary action.• Parking Permits: Due to the limited number of parking spaces, juniors are not eligible for parking permits.• Senior Privileges: Juniors must pass all of their fourth-quarter classes, have their dues paid in full, and have alldetentions completed in order to receive Senior Privileges during the fall of their senior year.The school year will go by quickly and it is important for your future success that you take the appropriate courses and getinvolved with as many activities, clubs, and/or sports in which you have an interest. It is also important that you continuouslyfocus on your school work, adhere to all school rules and above all – have a great and successful year!47

Seniors – Class of 2014Senior AdministratorsAssociate Dean Mrs. Clute A - K Admin. Asst. Mrs. Giammichele x1160sclute@pinkertonacademy.orgjgiammichele@pinkertonacademy.orgAssociate Dean Mr. Vaccarezza L - Z Admin. Asst. Mrs. Welch x5104jvaccarezza@pinkertonacademy.orgjwelch@pinkertonacademy.orgClass AdvisorsMs. Abbott kabbott@pinkertonacademy.org ext. 4279Mr. Fowler jfowler@pinkertonacademy.org Rm. 440 ext. 4122Major EventsSenior Corn Roast ~ Baccalaureate ~ Senior Academy Plan ~ Senior Banquet ~ Graduation ~ Senior PrivilegesThe Senior Administrative attendance and discipline Office is located on the first floor of the Spaulding Arts and HumanitiesBuilding, directly across from the senior café. All senior absences, tardies, and dismissals are handled through thisoffice.Welcome Class of 2014!While your senior year is very exciting, it is also filled with many expectations, memorable events, deadlines, and challenges.This is the year to GET INVOLVED! As seniors, you’ll be leaders to the underclassmen for the school year ahead.Throughout the year Edline and, more specifically, the “senior page” found on Edline, will be an invaluable resource foryou AND your parents. You will find up-to-date and detailed information regarding all senior major events and much more.ATTENTION Parents: If you don’t remember your Edline sign-on or password, contact Bruce Berchtold at bberchtold@pinkertonacademy.org or 437-5200 x1133 ASAP.Senior Status 2013-2014To qualify for senior status, you must have 16 or more credits by thestart of the school year.Students who have acquired senior status may enjoy the benefits of many positive features such as parking permits,senior cafeteria/patio, senior privileges, and the Academy Plan (2nd semester only). Parking permits are issued just priorto the first day of school, and in the senior office once school begins; notifications will be posted on Edline along with allcriteria needed for eligibility and cost. All debts must be paid before parking permits will be issued.Students who are 18 years of age or over ARE NOT allowed to dismiss themselves or verify their own absences. A parentmust contact the senior office via phone, email or note.Students arriving or leaving campus outside of the normal school day hours must carry their School ID, Dismissal pass,Reduced Day pass, and/or Academy Plan pass.We are here and available to guide and assist you to ensure a smooth and successful senior year.Stay tough with your academics and enjoy the journey!48

MATHEMATICS REFERENCESG Note- AB representsAA B C D E FHthe distance betweenI two points (length ofpoint A line AB segment CD ray EF angle GHI segment AB).AB represents a line______________________________________________________________________________________A AB CD EF ∠GHI segmentPythagorean Theorem leg2 + leg2 = hypotenuse2hypotenuse (c)leg ( a)a² + b² = c²______________________________________________________________________________________leg ( b)P=perimeter A=area C=circumference SA=surface area V=volume B=area of base l=slant heightwhdrblbRectangle Triangle Circle Parallelogram TrapezoidP = 2l + 2w1C = πdor1A = lwA = bh C = 2πrA bh A = b + b1 222hA = πr2hb1hb2= ( )( )llh lhrhhrbwraRectangular Prism Cylinder Sphere Cone PyramidSA = 2wl + 2wh + 2hlSA = 2π rh + 2πrSA = 4πrSA =π r +πrlSA = LA + B222SA = LA + 2BSA = LA + 2BSA = LA + B1LA = pl2LA = phLA = Ch4 311V = πrLA = C l V = BhV = BhV = Bh323______________________________________________________________________________________21sin 45º =45°130°45° 322sin 30º = 1 2260°1sin 60º =231V = Bh3osinθ=hθa (adj acent)1csc θ=sin θcos 45º =23cos 30º = cos 60º = 1 a1cosθ= sec θ=222h cos θtan 45º = 1 tan 30º =3o1cos 60º = 3 tanθ= cot θ=3a tan θ________________________________________________________________________Pythagorean Identities 2 2sin θ+ cos θ= 1 tan θ+ 1 = sec θ 1 + cot θ= csc θ2 22 2Appendix

MATHEMATICS REFERENCES (continued)Formulasstandard form of a vertical line x = astandard form of a horizontal line y = bstandard form of a slanted line Ax + By = Cslope intercept form of a slanted line y = mx + bslope formula2 1m y −=yx2 − x1x1 ≠ x2distance formulad = x − x + y − y( )2 2( ) ( )2 1 2 1⎛ x 1+ x 2 1 2midpoint formula,y + y ⎞⎜⎟⎝ 2 2 ⎠distance = rate⋅ time d = rtsimple interest formula I = Prtrcompound interest A = P( 1 +)nnt(A-amount, n-# of interest periods/yearr = interest rate, P=principal,t = # of years)standard form of a quadratic equation 2ax + bx + c = 0 , a ≠ 0quadratic formula2− b ± b −4acx = , a ≠ 02a____________________________________________________________________________________STANDARD ORDER OF OPERATIONS1. symbols of inclusion ( ),[ ],{ } (from left to right)2. exponents and roots (from left to right)3. multiplication and division (from left to right)4. addition and subtraction (from left to right)______________________________________________________________________________________CUSTOMARY UNITS OF MEASUREMATHEMATICAL SYMBOLSlength 1 ft =12 in ± plus or minus1 yd = 3 ft = 36 in ≈ approximately1 mi = 5280 ft = 1760 yd approximatelyweight 1 lb = 16 oz ≅ congruent to1 T = 2000 lbxsquare root of xcapacity 1 c = 8 fl oz n xthn root of x1 pt = 2 c = 16 fl oz > is greater than1 qt = 2 pt = 4 c < is less than1 gal = 4 qt = 8 pt = 16 c = 128 fl oz ∞ infinity parallel tox absolute value of x⊥perpendicular toπ pi ( ≈ 3.14159 or 227 )_____________________________________________________________________________________METRIC UNITS OF MEASURElength km hm dam meter dm cm Mmmass kg hg dag gram dg cg Mgcapacity kl hl dal liter dl cl MlAppendix

Becoming an active reader will allow you to more fully understand and enjoy whatyou read. Here are some tips to make you a more active reader:ASK QUESTIONS• Who is involved?• What are they doing? (Why?)• What do they want very badly? (Why?)• What is the situation or problem?• Who is telling the story? (Why?)• How is the story designed? (Why?)• What is the source of tension?• Can you trust the narrator?MAKE CONNECTIONS• I wonder why . . .• What caused . . .• I think . . .• This is similar to . . .• This is important because . . .• What do they mean by . . .• What I find confusing is . . .• What will happen next is . . .• I can relate to this because . . .PREDICT• What will happen next?• Why do you think that?• What effect will that haveon the story or the characters?SUMMARIZE• What happened?• What is essential to tell?• What was the outcome?• Who was involved?• Why did this happen?• Is that a detail or essential information?CLARIFY• Read ahead if you have abasic understanding ofthe text• Ask questions• Re-read what you don’tunderstand• Identify what you don’tunderstand so you knowwhat to ask help onSYNTHESIZE• Three important point/ideasare . . .• These are important because . . .• What comes next . . .• The author wants us to think . . .• At this point the article/story isabout . . .• I still don’t understand . . .• What interested me mostwas . . .• This means that . . .Appendix

English Department Policy for Submitting Written WorkAnalyses or responses (shorter writings), whether submitted individually or as part of a project, should beheaded across the top of the page as follows:William Brady The Odyssey Response 1 English 9B F 24 January 2013Odysseus is a great Greek hero who has many adventures. He overcomes many obstaclesand defeats monsters. He is gone for many years, and when he returns to his homeland, his wifeMajor essays should use the following format and also include a page header which contains your lastname followed by the page number:Brady 1William BradyMr. TeacherEnglish 12A F24 January 2013He Loves Her, He Loves herRomeo and Juliet is considered to be one of the greatest love stories of all time. However,one may ask if the two are actually in love. Their relationship is one of turmoil and leads toNote that all writing is double spaced throughout; do not add extra lines between elements of the heading,title, or paragraphs. All work should be typed in Times New Roman 12 point font. Also note that theabove examples do not illustrate the one inch margins required for all written work.PlagiarismPlagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own. This includes using a source,even partially, without giving credit—EVEN IF YOU PUT IT IN YOUR OWN WORDS. In order toproperly give credit to your sources, refer to the MLA Guide, which outlines the rules for MLA formattingand can be found on the Pinkerton Academy webpage.Appendix

CTE – formerly Family and Consumer SciencesDo you try to avoid conflict, but it keeps finding you anyway?Pretend that someone just said something that really annoyed you or got you mad…1. Think before you speak. There’s a reason why we were given two ears and one mouth. Don’tlet your mouth get you in trouble!2. Consider who said it. Do you care about this person’s opinion? If not, ignore them or walkaway. Don’t let them bait you into fighting back.3. Consider their motive. Are they trying to help you or hurt you? If they are trying to help –listen. If they are trying to hurt you, explain calmly: “This is not worth fighting about”, thenwalk away.4. Try to see things from the other person’s point of view. It may look a lot different than youthought at first.5. Use your sense of humor!Where can you find help for everyday living on the net?• If you want to find a new recipe try: recipes.com, allrecipes.com, kraftrecipes.com, cooking.com• If you want information about eating well and nutrition: mypyramid.gov, Nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/fnic.html,healthyfridge.org/mainmenu.html,exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition• Did you know most credit reports have mistakes in them? Everyone is entitled to one free copyof their report. Check out: annualcreditreport.com• If you’re looking for information on the best credit card deals, go to: cardweb.com,bankrate.com, cardratings.com, cardtrak.com• If you want to find out the value of your car or are interested in buying a used car go to:Kkb.com (Kelly Blue Book website)• Helpful hints for writing a resume can be found at: resumania.com• Good consumer literacy information for young adults can be found at: Consumerjungle.comDo you need Consumer Tips?• Never give credit card numbers over the phone, unless you have initiated the call!• When using the Internet – Never respond to an email request for personal or accountinformation,even if it appears to be from a trusted source.• When selecting a PIN – Do not choose numbers and letters that can be easily identified.Avoid using initials, phone number, or birth dates.Appendix

Do you need help using a recipe?CTE – formerly Family and Consumer SciencesThese are common recipe abbreviations:Teaspoon – t. or tsp.Tablespoon – T., tbsp., or tbl.Cup – C.Ounce – oz.Pint – pt.Gallon – gal.Baking Powder – B.P.Pound – lb.Minute – min.Hour – hr.Package – pkg.Quart – qt.Optional – opt.Square – sq.These are common kitchen equivalents:3 tsp. = 1 tbsp. 2 C. = 1 pt.16 tbsp. = 1 cup 4 C. = 1 qt.1 C. = 8 fluid oz. 1 large egg = 4 tbsp.1 sq. chocolate = 1 oz. 1 stick Butter = 8 tbsp or ½ cup1 tsp. = 5 milliliter 1 tbsp. = 15 milliliter1 qt. = 1 liter 1 oz. = 30 gramsIf you don’t have the ingredient, you can sometimes substitute:Instead of:Use:1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tbsp cake flour1 tsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Baking soda + ½ tsp cream of tartar1 cup packed brown sugar 1 C granulated sugar1 cup honey 1 ¼ C. sugar plus ¼ C. liquid1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. flour or 4 tsp. Tapioca1 oz unsweetened chocolate 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa + 1 tbsp shortening1 oz semisweet chocolate 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate + 1 tbsp sugar1 cup milk ½ C. evaporated milk + ½ C. water1 C. buttermilk or sour milk 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar + milk to make 1 C.1 C. buttermilk or sour milk 1 cup plain yogurt1 C. whipping cream, whipped 2 cups whipped dessert topping1 tbsp. fresh herbs ¾ to 1 tsp. Dried herb1 tsp. Lemon juice 1 tsp. vinegarAppendix

PINKERTON ACADEMY PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTGrading and Non-participation PolicyGrading: A student may earn a possible 4 points a day for activity if they are dressed appropriately,participate in the activity as instructed, and have a good attitude.PE 1 & Most PE 2 Grading:Fit4Life Grading:15% Homework 5% Homework15% Class Work 5% Classwork70% Performance 10% Projects10% Tests70% PerformanceMinimum Participation: Due to the nature of Physical Education class, a student is required to physicallyparticipate in at least 30 days per term. A student who fails to meet this minimum will fail the term. The useof PE make-up for a non-participation day can be used as an activity day.Non-Participation Days: A student must be prepared for activity each day. This includes a full change ofclothes including sneakers. A student who has not met the requirements will receive a non-participation dayand may make-up class after school every day except Wednesday from 2:20-3:00. A student will not receivecredit if asked to leave class for unacceptable behavior. A day in which a student does not receive credit due todisciplinary action may not be made up. Five days of non-participation in one quarter without make-up wouldresult in a withdrawal from class or academic failure. Students have one week to make-up zeros.Long Term Injury or Illness: Any student unable to participate in activity will need to attend PE make-upafter school for each day missed. The student will be required to attend make-up once cleared by the doctor foran injury or serious illness. An injury or illness preventing participation in any capacity that lasts longer than 3weeks will result in a removal and rescheduling of the course.Absence Explanation: Any student who is present more than half the period and does not participate willreceive an excusable zero. Any student who is present less than half the period is considered absent for the day.Tardy to Class: A student is responsible for being in the locker-room on time. For the first offense, there willbe a verbal warning. For the second and any subsequent offense, the student will receive a detention.Leaving Class Early: A student who leaves class early without permission will receive a detention and theiradministrator will be notified.Suspension: A student suspended from school will receive no credit for that day unless they make it up. Astudent can receive up to 100% credit for make-up work due to a suspension. Students in OSS/ ISS will makeupPE class during the PE make-up days after school.Notes:• Physical Education is a graduation requirement at Pinkerton Academy.• It is your responsibility to check EDLINE regularly for assignments and updated grades.Appendix

PINKERTON ACADEMY PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT1. No food or drink is allowed in the locker room.LOCKER ROOM POLICIES2. Glass is not permitted into the locker-room (ex: drinks, perfume bottles, make-up).3. No gum chewing is permitted during the Physical Education period.4. Your assigned lock must be on your locker and it must be locked when you leave the locker room.Be sure to store all of your belongings in your own locker. Lockers must not be shared.Combinations will only be given to the assigned person.5. If your lock is stolen or lost, inquire in the PE office. If it is not found, you must pay $8.00 toreplace it before taking your Final Exam.6. No hats are to be worn to any INDOOR PE class.7. All Jewelry must be able to be removed upon the teacher’s request. The only exception is a flatstud in the ear. Bring a baggie or non-glass container to hold your jewelry in your locker duringclass.8. Students should NEVER leave the locker room on their own.9. Side exits in the locker rooms can be used only as an emergency exit or with instructorpermission.10.Any student who reports to class after everyone is dressed and left the locker room will result in anon-participation day and has one week to make it up.11.All students must wear t-shirts that have sleeves, high collar, length, and are loose. Bare midriffs,inappropriate necklines, spaghetti straps, and visible undergarments are prohibited. Shorts mustbe knee length to be worn in class; otherwise, capris, warm-up pants, and sweatpants areacceptable alternatives. All clothing, headgear, and footwear with inappropriate or suggestivewords, phrases or illustrations displaying or promoting alcoholic beverages, tobacco products,illegal substances, prejudice, violence, sexual activity or innuendoes are prohibited.12.If your clothes are lost or stolen, check the lost & found boxes in the locker-room.13.Sneakers that tie over the top with laces and that have backs to them must be worn to class. Noplatform shoes or platform sneakers are allowed during Physical Education activity.14.Cell phones are not to be visible in the locker-rooms or bathrooms at any time. If they are seen,your name will be sent in to administration for disciplinary action.15.Bullying is not tolerated at the Academy and students will be reported immediately toadministration.VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE POLICIES WILL RESULT IN DETENTION,ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, OR LOSS OF POINTS IN YOUR GRADE.Appendix

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Investing in your future?It pays to start investing early.Take a look at the following situation:YearEarly LateInvestor Investor1 $2,000 $02 $2,000 $03 $2,000 $04 $2,000 $05 $2,000 $06 $2,000 $07 $2,000 $08 $2,000 $09 $2,000 $010 $2,000 $011 $0 $2,00012 $0 $2,00013 $0 $2,00014 $0 $2,00015 $0 $2,00016 $0 $2,00017 $0 $2,00018 $0 $2,00019 $0 $2,00020 $0 $2,00021 $0 $2,00022 $0 $2,00023 $0 $2,00024 $0 $2,00025 $0 $2,00026 $0 $2,00027 $0 $2,00028 $0 $2,00029 $0 $2,00030 $0 $2,000TotalInvested:$20,000 $40,000EndingValues:$145,845 $98,845This chart assumes you have invested $2,000 a year at a rate of 8% compounded annually.Appendix

Heading:Objective:Education:Resume TemplateFirst Name, Initial, Last NameStreet Address, Apartment NumberCity, State, ZipArea Code, Telephone Number, E-mailExplain which position you are seeking. If you have no experience, statethat you’re “Seeking an entry-level position in …”Start with the most recent degree, diploma, award, certificate, or training.Year completed DegreeSchool Name and Address List special skills you learned List awards you have earnedYear completed DegreeSchool Name and Address List special skills you learned List awards you have earnedWork Experience:Start with the most recent full-time, part-time, temporary or volunteer workMo/Yr You Left Your TitleCompany’s Name and Address List your proudest accomplishment / Most important task Another accomplishment / taskMo/Yr You Left Your TitleCompany’s Name and Address List your proudest accomplishment / Most important task Another accomplishment / taskSpecial Skills:Trouble shooting and problem solving-skillsAccomplishment / experience to support this statementExcellent organizational skillsAccomplishment / experience to support this statementStrong computer skillsAccomplishment / experience to support this statementActivities: List things you have been involved in to show you’re professional, hardworking, motivated and willing and able to learn. Student clubs, sports orother extra-curricula activities.References:Available upon request.You will know the employer is interested if they ask for them.**A professional resume is one that has no spelling errors and is neat and easy to read.It should fit on 1 page and should be printed on professional resume paper.Always remember to bring a couple of extra copies with you to your interview.Appendix

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STUDY SKILLSBefore you study, prioritize the assignments on your weekly calendar. Once an assignment is completed, cross it out.The next time you study, you can reprioritize your list to include new assignments. Using the following tips, you’ll getmore out of your classes, get more done in less time, and have extra free time.WHERE & HOW TO STUDY• Find a quiet place to study to help you focus on your homework. Listening to the radio or television will onlydistract you from you studies.• It is easy to get sleepy sitting in a soft chair or lying on your bed. Sit in a straight-backed chair. A well-lit areawill make it easier to read and will keep you alert. Open a window for fresh air. Always study in the same place.• Make a study kit to store your supplies. This way you will be using your time for homework, not looking forsupplies. Include a dictionary, calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, erasers, paper, paper clips, note cards, andhighlighters.• Keep your workplace organized and clean.READING TO LEARNTo get as much out of your reading as possible, think about what you are reading. If the section is hard to understand,stop after a few paragraphs and summarize what you’ve read, either out loud or in your notes. If this is difficult, readthe section more slowly; look up words you don’t understand.• Before reading a textbook assignment, read review questions, looking for the answers while you read. This willhelp you focus.• Grasp the context of what you’re reading from groups of words rather than each word by itself• Don’t follow words with your finger. It will slow you down and make it harder to understand the material.• Read a variety of materials. The more you read, the easier and more enjoyable reading will become. See thePinkerton Academy website for the reading list for those who don’t like to read. It is found in the specialeducation department section.• For some readers, listening to a book on tape and following along in a book is helpful.• Write a summary of the material in your own words. Glancing back at the notes will help you remember.• Look at accompanying photos, charts, maps, and illustrations to help you understand the material.LISTENING & NOTE TAKING1. Use abbreviations and symbols to speed up your writing. Keep your system simple so you can quicklyunderstand your notes. Example: w/ = with2. Listen for what is important. Teachers will often indicate what information you should record and concentrateon. Listen for these phrases:• “This is important.”• “Listen to what I am saying.”• “Because of this…”• “Let’s go over this again.”• “Don’t forget this.”• “This will be on the test.” (When you hear this, write a T in the margin of your notes.)3. Listen intently. Keep your thoughts on the subject being discussed.• Stay alert and don’t be afraid to ask questions.• If you don’t understand, ask the teacher to explain the material in another way.4. Tips for taking notes:• Use a pen or pencil that won’t smear.• Take notes on a full sheet of paper marked with a page number, subject, and date.• Keep notes for each subject together.• Use highlighters or colored pencils to mark different topics.• Record vocabulary terms.• Keep up. If you fall behind, catch up as soon as possible.• Draw a line down the left side of your paper about 2” from the margin. On the right, record notes. On the left,write a question that is answered by your notes. To study for a test, cover your notes, and try to answer thequestions. It is also helpful to develop flash cards and use them to quiz yourself.Appendix

TEST TAKING1. Come prepared; arrive early for tests. Bring all the materials you will need such as pencils and pens, acalculator, a dictionary, and a watch. This will help you focus on the task at hand.2. Stay relaxed and confident. Remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are going to do well. Don’t letyourself become anxious; if you feel anxious before or during a test, take several slow, deep breaths to relax. Don’ttalk to other students before a test; anxiety is contagious.3. Be comfortable but alert. Choose a good spot to take the test. Make sure you have enough room to work.Maintain an upright posture in your seat.4. Preview the test. (If it is not timed). Spend 10% of your test time reading through the test carefully, marking keyterms and deciding how to budget your time. Plan to do the easy questions first and the most difficult questionslast. As you read the questions, jot down brief notes indicating ideas you can use later in your answers.5. Answer the test questions in a strategic order. Begin by answering the easy questions you know, then those withthe highest point value. The last questions you answer should: be the most difficult, take the greatest amount ofwriting, or have the least point value.6. When taking a multiple choice test, know when to guess. First eliminate answers you know are wrong. Alwaysguess when there is no penalty for guessing or you can eliminate options. Don’t guess if you have no basis for yourchoice and if you are penalized for guessing. Since your first choice is usually correct, don’t change your answersunless you are sure of the correction.7. When taking essay tests, think before you write. Create a brief outline for your essay by jotting down a fewwords to indicate ideas you want to discuss. Then number the items in your list to indicate the order in which youwill discuss them.8. When taking an essay test, get right to the point. State your main point in the first sentence. Use your firstparagraph to provide an overview of your essay. Use the rest of the essay to discuss these points in more detail.Back up your points with specific information, examples, or quotations from your readings and notes.9. Reserve 10% of your test time for review. Review your test; resist the urge to leave as soon as you havecompleted all the items. Make sure you have answered all the questions. Proofread your writing for spelling,grammar, and punctuation. Check your math answers for careless mistakes (e.g. misplaced decimals). Match youractual answers for math problems against quick estimates.10. Analyze your test results. Each test can further prepare you for the next test. Decide which strategies worked bestfor you. Identify those that didn’t work well and replace them. Save your tests and use them to review whenstudying for final exams.Appendix

Hotlines & ResourcesTeenline 1-800-639-6095Teen Suicide1-800-SuicideNH Crisis 1-800-852-3388Rape/SexualViolenceDomesticViolenceNAMI NHNational Alliance forthe Mentally Ill1-603-883-30441-800-852-33881-800-242-6264AIDS NH 1-800-752-2437TeenPregnancy1-800-550-4900Abuse/Neglect 1-800-894-5533FamilyStrengthLegalAssistance1-800-544-11191-800-562-3174Parent Line 1-800-640-6486STD's 1-800-228-0254Local SexOffendersGrief HelpDepressionC.A.T.SCommunity Alliancefor Teen Safetywww.mapsexoffenders.comwww.dougy.orgwww.familyaware.org434-5251www.catsevents.orgteensafetynh@verizon.netHomelessHotlineNew HorizonsShelterTransitionalLivingProgram- Childand FamilyServicesYouthRunaway &HomelessProgramHomeless Shelters andResources1-800-852-3388199 Manchester Street668-1877age 18-2199 Hanover StreetManchester, NH 03101603-668-19201-800-640-6486Gale Starr, LICSW1-603-668-1920Drug and Alcohol SupportFor more information and a meeting list visit the NewAL-ANON Hampshire Website: www.nhal-anon.org or call 1-888-425-2666 Monday - Friday 8am to 6pmFor more information and a meeting list visit the NewALATEEN Hampshire Website: www.nhal-anon.alateen.org or call 1-888-425-2666 Monday - Friday 8am to 6pmAlcoholics1-800-593-3330 www.aa.orgAnonymousNarcotics1-603-645-4777 www.na.org/index.htmAnonymousChallengeProgramParentSupportGroupASATC.A.T.SA drug and alcoholeducation and selfawarenessprogramthat offers aneducational look atsubstances andsubstance abuse.Youth ages 13-18A support group forparents whosechildren are usingsubstances.An intensive 12 weekoutpatient substanceabuse program foryouth ages up to 21.Community Forummonthly meetingsJuvenile Diversion ProgramThe Upper Room36 Tsienneto RoadDerry, NH 03038603-432-8882Child and Family Services404 Chestnut StreetManchester, NH 03103www.cfsnh.orgChild and Family Services404 Chestnut StreetManchester, NH 03103www.cfsnh.orgCommunity Alliance for Teen Safety41 Birch StreetDerry, NH 03038434-5251www.catsevents.orgteensafetynh@verizon.netAppendix

Local Support ProgramsHealthy Families ProgramSAFEY.E.SYouth Education onShopliftingGreater Derry JuvenileDiversion ProgramTake ControlPeer Action ChangingTomorrowGirls' CircleGirls' Night OutManchester OutrightGenerationsPregnant women of all ages who qualify forMedicaidProvides access to healthcare, education,support, prenatal care, emotional and physicalhealthStop Abuse For EveryoneSibling Violence - when "all kids fight" resultsin sustained, severely injurious and evendeadly abuse.2 part course that allows youth a chance toeducate themselves on why they areshoplifting and how they can empowerthemselves to stop this behavior in the futureCD/workbook and 6 hours of group class time$55Early intervention program that works for firsttime offenders. Offers an opportunity to growand learn and provides youth with tools thatfocus on ways to avoid similar incidents. Maybe an alternative to court action.Referral is made by the police department forthe Diversion ProgramAn anger management workshop for youthages 10-13 and 14-18. Designed to helpyouth respond better to conflict. Empowersyouth to recognize when they are angry, whatmakes them upset, and how to resolveconflict constructively.10 hour workshop - $65age 14-18sexuality, relationships,peer pressure, diversity,socialize, be trained as a PeerEducatorgirls age 13-15self-esteem, communicatingwith others, solve problemsabout womanhoodgirls age 12-16exercise your mind, yourbody, your talents andyour creativityEvery Tuesday 7pm-9pmunder age 22confidential social and supportgroup for gay, lesbian, bisexual,transgender questioning,and allied youthall ages (14+)make connections and friendsacross the "generation gap"art, music, crafts, discussiongroups, gender equity, body image,female heroes, listening, supportingcaringChild and Family Services48 W. Broadway, Suite 1Derry, NH 03038603-432-8362www.cfsnh.orgSAFE-NHPO Box 523Rochester, NH 03867603-859-0859www.SAFE-NH.orgFacilitated by the Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion ProgramThe Upper Room36 Tsienneto RoadDerry, NH 03038603-432-8882Juvenile Diversion ProgramThe Upper Room36 Tsienneto RoadDerry, NH 03038603-432-8882Juvenile Diversion ProgramThe Upper Room36 Tsienneto RoadDerry, NH 03038603-432-8882Cat Allard, Program CoordinatorErikka Adams, Asst. CoordinatorTeen ProgramYWCA of Manchester72 Concord StreetManchester, NH 03101603-625-5785 x113YWCATeens@aol.comCat Allard, Program CoordinatorErikka Adams, Asst. CoordinatorTeen ProgramYWCA of Manchester72 Concord StreetManchester, NH 03101603-625-5785 x113YWCATeens@aol.comCat Allard, Program CoordinatorErikka Adams, Asst. CoordinatorTeen ProgramYWCA of Manchester72 Concord StreetManchester, NH 03101603-625-5785 x113YWCATeens@aol.comUnitarian Universalist Church669 Union StreetManchester, NH603-537-7004manchesteroutright@yahoo.comwww.freewebs.com/manchesteroutrightCat Allard, Program CoordinatorErikka Adams, Asst. CoordinatorTeen ProgramYWCA of Manchester72 Concord StreetManchester, NH 03101603-625-5785 x113YWCATeens@aol.comAppendix

Internet SafetyFor Parents and Students, an equal responsibilityImagine you or your teen driving on 93 South into Boston without any kind of driving instruction? It is highly unlikely youwould allow your teen to face the dangers that are inevitable without teaching the mechanics of driving and the written andunwritten rules of maneuvering through traffic. Consider the same dangers your teen is exposed to every time they cruisethe Internet.Research indicates that 87% of American youth between the ages of 12-17 go online daily, engaging in many activitiessuch as schoolwork, shopping, online gaming, downloading videos and music, accessing chat rooms, and communicatingwith peers. Over 55% of teens use social networking sites such as MySpace or Facebook. Just as we spend hourspracticing with our children in preparation for their driver’s license, we must spend equal time teaching our teens how tocommunicate appropriately on the Internet.It is important to remember that what is written on the Internet remains permanent in some locations. Even though wemay delete something on a personal computer, if the information has been posted through the Internet, there will alwaysbe a permanent record in someone’s possession. This becomes complicated when our teens post inappropriate photos orwords through any social website including MySpace or Facebook, even if their personal profile is private. There is a highprobability that one or more of their “friends” does not have a private profile. This is equally of concern when our teens joina networking “group” that may be controversial or offensive in nature. It is well known that colleges/employers search theInternet to seek information about potential students/employees.Prohibiting access to, and activity within, social websites may deny our teens what many developmental psychologistshave long documented as an important stage of life: social identity. Appropriate social skills develop with positive adultguidance and interaction, along with appropriate peer interaction and peer acceptance. Social networking websites providea forum for teens to express themselves and communicate with others while developing their own identity.There are several proactive steps parents can take to guide teens toward appropriate Internet safety and use.Computers should be located in the family area, not in isolation, such as the teen’s bedroom.Limit computer time usage and designate appropriate time block: i.e., computer time after homework is completedand/or no use after certain hours in the late evening.Take time to learn about MySpace and Facebook and monitor your teen’s activity. Spend time navigating the sitesso you can understand the depth of information that is available to your teen as well as the expanse and vulnerabilityof public access that teen’s profile may reveal.Ensure that your teen’s profile is private and be knowledgeable about the network’s privacy settings.Review with your teen what information should be kept private within social networking sites as well as IM and emailvenues. Internet communication should never occur with someone you don’t know.Research the concept of blocking certain activities on your computer.Inquire within the school as to what sites are blocked and talk to your teen about respecting the rules both at schooland at home.Be attentive to the Internet activity in which teens are involved.Appendix

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