Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

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