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HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650

RULES OF CONDUCT
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The rules of conduct for High School Summer School are similar to the rules students must follow at day school; however, there will be no suspensions for misconduct. Students who violate the rules, or who have more than the allowed number of absences or tardies, will be subject to immediate withdrawal.

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend sessions on time - each time the class meets.
Only one absence per class per semester is allowed.
Absences are not considered lawful or unlawful.
Students will be withdrawn from a class if a second absence occurs.

TARDINESS

Students who arrive late must report directly to the Summer School office to sign in.
Students must have a pass from the office to be admitted to class.
Three tardies per class will equal one absence.
A student arriving less than 15 minutes late will earn one tardy.
Students who are 15 - 30 minutes late will earn two tardies.
Students arriving more than 30 minutes late will earn an absence.

EARLY CHECKOUT

Students may not leave the building without permission from the Summer School office.
Parents will be notified of early checkout from school.
A student checking out less than 15 minutes early will earn one tardy.
Students checking out 15 - 30 minutes early will earn two tardies.
Students checking out more than 30 minutes early will earn an absence.

STUDENT ENTRANCE AND EXIT

All students are to be dropped off and picked up at the student drop-off area located near the front of Leonardtown High School.
Students may only enter and exit the building through the rear door that faces the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center.
Students found using another entrance to the building or found in any other area of the building before, during, or after school may be subject to withdrawal from Summer School.
Students may not leave the building without permission from the Summer School office which includes between classes and at break time.
Students must leave school grounds within 15 minutes after classes end.

STUDENT DRIVERS

Students who drive to Summer School will park at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center.
Students will drive safely while on school grounds.
Students must have a parking permit which they will be issued within the first week of Summer School. The permit must be displayed in the vehicle at all times

FIGHTING/ASSAULT

Any form of fighting or physical or verbal assault will not be tolerated.
Students will be subject to immediate withdrawal from Summer School.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Students are to be courteous and respectful to staff members and other students at all times.
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in withdrawal from Summer School.

POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, DRUGS, OR ALCOHOL

Any student possessing and/or using tobacco products, drugs, or alcohol on school property or coming to school under the influence of drugs or alcohol, will be subject to immediate withdrawal from Summer School.
Any member of the Summer School or Leonardtown High School staff may report a student possessing and/or using tobacco products, drugs, or alcohol.

PAGERS/BEEPERS/CELL PHONES

Pagers, beepers, and cell phones are not to be turned on while on school property, nor are they to be visibly displayed.
Text messaging or phones set to “vibrate” are prohibited.
Students may request to use the phone in the Summer School office.
Radios or personal musical devices are not allowed.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools assumes no liability for lost or stolen personal items of any student.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to dress in a neat and appropriate manner.
Any apparel that causes or is likely to cause a disruption to the instructional program is prohibited.
Hats or other head coverings are not to be worn in the building.
Summer School reserves the right to refuse admittance to any student not dressed appropriately, and if sent home, the student would earn an absence.

BREAKS

Students will usually have a break between classes and may consume snacks and beverages during this time.
Students may not use the snack and soda machines during class time.