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Midland Freshman High School Student Code of Conduct 2015-2016

Student Handbook ATTENDANCE: State law requires you to be present in each class 90% of the time. 80% of success comes from just being present!

Student Handbook ATTENDANCE: • When you are absent from school your parent or guardian must call the attendance clerk to report your absence. • Unexplained absences may result in truancy filings on you and possibly your parents.

Student Handbook ATTENDANCE : Excessive absences: There will be a $15.00 charge to make-up attendance time on Saturdays.

Student Handbook ATTENDANCE : Excessive absences may result in: • loss of credit due to poor grades • loss of credit due to attendance law • denial of ‘Verification of Enrollment’ (necessary for driver’s license purposes)

Student Handbook DRESSCODE: A. Shirt: White, Black, Gray, Navy, Blue, Yellow, or Purple (Must be a solid color) 1. Short- or long-sleeve solid color polo or Oxford type with collar. 2. Must be buttoned to within 2 buttons from top. 3. All shirts must be tucked in while at school. 4. Logos , artwork, or embroidery must be less than 2” by 2”. 5. No denim material or denim-type material is permitted. 6. MUST BE TUCKED IN B. Undershirt: White, Black, Gray, Navy, Blue, Yellow, or Purple (Must be a solid color) 1. Turtlenecks may be worn under a collared shirt but must be White, Black, Gray, Navy, Blue, Yellow, or Purple (Must be a solid color). C. Sweaters / Sweatshirts: White, Black, Gray, Navy, Blue, Yellow, or Purple (Must be a solid color) 1. Logos , artwork, or embroidery, must be less than 2” by 2”. 2. Must be worn over a collared standard attire shirt. 3. Collar bust be visible.

Student Handbook DRESSCODE: A. Pants / Shorts / Skirts: Navy, Tan or Khaki 1. No knit or stretch materials. 2. No Cargo pants or cargo pockets allowed. 3. If garment has belt loops, student must wear a belt. 4. Garments are to be fitted and not baggy. Sagging will not be allowed. MISD one- size rule will be enforced. 5. Logos or labels must be less than 2” by 2”. 6. No ripped or torn clothing; garments must be hemmed. 7. Skirts and shorts can only be 3 inches above the knee (including the slit on skirt). 8. Clothing is to be worn at the waist at all times (no sagging). B. Belts 1. Must be black or brown. 2. Spikes are not allowed on belts.

Student Handbook DRESSCODE: Spirit shirts / college shirts: Only worn on Fridays or designated days. MFHS, MHS, or any MFHS or MHS organizational spirit shirt, or college shirt, may be worn on designated “Spirit Days”. Shirts must be tucked in at all times and worn with standard attire pants, skirts or shirts. Spirit shirts do not have to be collared. No homemade spirit shirts or pants will be allowed. College Shirts can be worn on the first day of the week, and on Fridays. ALL BACKPACKS, BAGS, JACKETS, HOODIES MUST BE PLACED IN YOUR LOCKER BEFORE FIRST PERIOD.

Student Handbook Dress Code: Not Allowed Full-zip jackets not Hoodies not allowed allowed Writing not allowed

Student Handbook Dress Code: Allowed Plain Sweatshirts College Sweatshirts (dress code colors) Midland High Sweatshirts

Student Handbook Dress Code: Allowed Various sweaters, cardigans, and ¼ zip jackets (dress code colors)

Student Handbook DRESS CODE: No hats allowed No sunglasses allowed to be worn

Student Handbook DRESSCODE: Pierced/clipped jewelry is restricted to the ears only. Other piercings are allowed with clear spacers or inserts.

Student Handbook MISCELLANEOUS: NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES NO TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS NO KNIVES, LASER INSTRUMENTS NO PDA (PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION)

Student Handbook TARDIES: • Must report to a tardy station • 3 warnings = use them wisely ! • Tardies 4-9 = lunch detention • Tardies 10-12 = 2 days ISS • Tardies 13-14 = 3 days ISS • Tardies 15+ = 3 days ISS PLUS TRUANCY CHARGES WILL BE FILED

Student Handbook CELL PHONES: • Students must obtain prior approval before using personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices. • The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas (could lead to serious consequences). 1 st Offense: Pick up after school 2 nd Offense: Lunch Detention, phone to be picked up after school by parent 3 rd Offense: Lunch Detention, $15.00 Charge and phone to be picked up after school by parent.

Student Handbook FOOD AND DRINK: • Respect your campus • No Food/Drinks in the Classrooms • Place trash in trashcans upon entering campus

Student Handbook MEDICINE: Students are not allowed, by law, to carry medication on their person while at school. If you have any medical condition, accurately complete the health card. The school nurse needs an accurate phone number in case she needs to contact your parents. Medicine must be taken to the school nurse in its original container. Prescribed inhalers may be carried on your person if you have filed the correct paperwork with the school nurse. Shot records must be up-to-date.

Lockers • Lockers will be provided to place backpacks, jackets and other various belongings. • Lockers are not to be shared. • If you do not have a locker, please see Mr. Andrews so that you may be provided one.