RCS Policies and Procedures 712

GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,

ADMINISTRATION, AND STAFF

TO: The Students and Parents of Roxbury Central School:

We extend to you a most sincere welcome. This information will help you become knowledgeable about school rules, regulations and activities.

The different programs at school will provide you with many different opportunities for service, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship for your personal growth and development. Have a great year.

Announcements of school closing will be made on the following stations: WGY (8.10); WDLA (100.3) TV station Channel 6 WRGB. Please do not call the school.

Roxbury Central School has again planned for a nine (9) period day for the 2004-05 school year. School will operate on a five day schedule.

School policy manuals are available for parents and students for reference in the Superintendent’s office.

Schedule change needed or requested - will not occur opening day, but will occur within the first two weeks of September and February in the Guidance Office. (See page 7)

If a student or adult is annoying or harassing you - informal reporting begins with the Guidance Counselor, Psychologist, Nurse, Principal. Formal complaints occur at the Superintendent’s Office.

Student lockers, desks and other such storage spaces remain the exclusive property of Roxbury Central School, and students have no expectation of privacy with respect to these areas.

Attendance is taken at 8:19 a.m. in the first period class. A student must be in his/her first period class by 8:19 a.m. No student should be in the classroom prior to 8:00 a.m.

Notice is made to the main office of any pupil not present in any class at the beginning of each period as expected. A student is to report to his/her assigned class or study hall before going to the office, nurse, library, locker, etc. and receive permission to leave first, so he/she will not be marked late or absent. Students who stop at the bathroom between classes must be on time to class.

A student who arrives late to school is to report, immediately, to the main office before going to any other location to notify the attendance officer, and receive a pass to class. When a student has been absent for any reason, New York State law requires that he/she brings a note to the attendance officer, as soon as possible, signed by the parent/guardian, stating the reason for the absence.

A student cannot leave the school building between 8:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. without permission from the principal’s office for each situation, unless they have permission at lunch time.

Bus students cannot leave the school building from the time of arrival until the time of dismissal without permission from the principal.

School dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. At the close of school, a student is to leave the building unless the bus is late, he/she is staying for a regularly scheduled event, an extracurricular meeting, or extra help with a teacher. Students assigned to after school detention must report there immediately.

Parents of students who ‘skip’ school or who are illegally absent will be contacted and expected to confer with the principal regarding the circumstances and actions to be taken. All students who are absent assume all responsibility for getting all assignments and making up all work promptly. Students who miss a test due to an illegal absence may receive a ‘zero’.

Parents are notified when a student is chronically absent, cuts class, is frequently late, or continues to leave early. If the problem continues, one of the following measures may result:

LATENESS AND PASSES

A bell rings three (3) minutes after the end of each class. Any student reporting late after this bell must have a pass from the staff person causing that lateness. If the lateness was caused by the student, the teacher may notify the parents or principal or may keep that student after school. Students who are late often, even after staying after school, will be reported to the office to receive detention after school, or In-School Suspension.

A teacher will not excuse a student from class or study hall to go to the guidance office, see a teacher, etc., unless that student has a presigned pass in his/her possession before the beginning of the period. The exception may occur when advance-posted schedules serve as a pass for a guidance conference, instrumental lesson or visitation to the nurse.

A student going to the library may be granted permission if he/she has a presigned pass from a teacher to do library work or if the study hall teacher allows the student to sign the library list. Students should travel directly to their destination and not wander nor loiter in the halls or lavatories.

No student may be released from school to anyone other than the parent, guardian, child protective services personnel and law enforcement officers pursuant to law, unless the individual’s name seeking release of the student appears on a list provided by the parent or guardian. This rule will be strictly enforced beginning September 4, 2002.

Parents are urged to make appointments with physicians, dentists, special tutors, etc., after school hours. If a request is necessary, parents should make note of the date, time and reason for the release. Children cannot be excused without written request by parent/guardian, and must be released in the care of parent/guardian, unless otherwise noted.

Early excuses for emergency reasons should be requested in writing by a parent/guardian. Medical releases are handled through the Nurse’s Office. All other reasons for release must go through the Main Office, and students must be picked up in the Main Office, by a parent or guardian. The person seeking the release must sign the register in the office.

Students in grades K-12 are not allowed to leave the building for lunch unless granted that honor privilege (grades 10-12). The cost of school breakfast and lunch is as follows:

Free and reduced lunches are available for those who qualify. The Secretary to the Superintendent has application forms. We hope students will use this opportunity to receive nutrition.

Students, with honor privileges , may leave school grounds during his or her lunch time only if a note from the parent is submitted to the Principal’s office, and they are in grades 10-12.

Only in emergency situations may lunch be charged in the cafeteria between 8:00-8:19, with special permission.

No food, such as candy, lollipops, sandwiches, ice cream, beverages, potato chips, etc., is allowed outside of the cafeteria. A student is not to bring any glass bottles to school. There is no eating or drinking of foods in the hallways or in any 7-12 classroom without prior approval by the Principal or classroom teacher.

The Roxbury Central School Guidance Department will work to aid each student in Grades 7-12 in adjusting to the routine and demands of school life. The Guidance Counselor will, through individual and group conferences and appropriate testing, help students to understand themselves, to utilize their abilities and talents, and to make sound choices and decisions. This may require conferences and testing.

Guidance services include educational counseling in the selection of academic programs and courses, information for college admissions and financial aid, vocational counseling through the school’s Career Guidance Program, working with Armed Services recruiters and the BOCES Occupational Center, and personal counseling with the possible referral for students who have a problem that is physical, social or emotional. We will offer discrete assistance. Passes are available upon request, and appointments should be made by the guidance secretary and scheduled during study halls or lunch time.

A student wishing to Add or Drop a course should talk to the classroom teacher about the situation before conferring with the Guidance Counselor. Students must obtain the written permission of their parent or guardian to make course changes. Students may not add or drop a course after the Friday of the second full week after the course has been in session. In certain circumstances, course changes may occur after the second full week of school with the permission of the Superintendent, teacher, counselor and the parent or guardian.

A student is permitted to take only one required course at one time in one subject area; except they may take two in their Senior year if it leads up to graduation. Use of summer school is encouraged to address failure in courses, and to avoid retention and conflicts in scheduling in the next year.

A student knowing that he/she will be transferring from Roxbury Central to another school during the school year is to pick up a Transfer/Check-Out Sheet in the Guidance Office in advance. A student should allow one full school day for completing this form as many signatures are required. This is to be completed and returned to the Guidance Office before departure. All books must be returned to the teachers and all debts paid before leaving the district.

Eighteen year-old students and all parents are permitted to view their individual student records located in the Guidance Office from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during regular school days. It is advised that interested parties call for an appointment to view student records.

STUDENT SCHEDULES AND COURSE LOADS

The Board of Education believes that the district administrators should have final responsibility in determining the parameters for student schedules and course loads. All student schedules must conform to state requirements, and work to enhance student learning opportunities and improve individual academic achievement. Students shall be required to carry a course load equivalent to five (5) units per semester in addition to the physical education requirements, unless the Superintendent of Schools has given permission to carry a lesser load due to extenuating circumstances such as employment, community service, school service, etc.

To qualify for the Honor Roll, the following requirements are to be met at the end of each marking period:

1. A student whose quarter average is 90% or more, without a Incomplete obtains High Honors (Superintendent’s List).

2. A student whose quarter average is 85-89.9%, without a Incomplete earns Honor Roll status.

Students on the Honor Roll and Superintendent’s List are publicly acknowledged at our assembly programs.

A student’s report card envelope is to be signed by his/her parent/guardian and returned to the Guidance Office within one week to signify its receipt at the home. Parents who want a teacher conference should call the Guidance Office for an appointment. Students will not be issued the following marking period’s (or semester’s) report card if the signed envelope has not been returned.

Passing or failing a course is determined by the final average which must be 65% or more. EXCEPTION: Passing a Regents exam provides a passing final average for the course. If the Regents mark is higher than the school final average, the Regents mark is used also for the final average mark.

Two Week Reports are mailed at the mid-point of that marking period to parents of those students who are in danger of failing a course or those that have made exceptional progress in a course. If you are not receiving a report from a specific teacher and would like to be receiving one, please contact the guidance office or the building principal.

This system should: accentuate the positive; eliminate the present ineligibility policy; eliminate weekly progress reports; have teachers writing out progress reports every two weeks for students at risk (of failing); encourage teachers to write out positive progress reports at their discretion; not allow students who are suspended in or out of school to get any privileges for the quarter; revoke privileges immediately to students who break school rules; ‘wipe the slate clean’ for each student at the start of each quarter. (Except in cases of severe misconduct as determined by the building administration.)

Rewards - Activity ‘day’ for quarters 1-3 will be a two period class/activity provided by teachers, community members, parents, etc. A sign up sheet will be posted by administration near the guidance office at least one week in advance so that students may sign up. Those without privileges will go to a remediation/study hall. A full activity day will be provided for qualifying students sometime during the 4^th quarter.

Open Lunch - For students in grades 10-12 only who have a written permission slip signed by a parent and recorded at school. Students qualifying must sign the OL Sign out list (in main office). Students failing to sign out, will be considered truant and will lose the privilege. Students qualifying must eat lunch OUTSIDE the building or in the cafetorium or other approval locations. No eating or loitering in hallways. Since all high school students will be eating at the same time, there will be zero tolerance for breaking this rule.

Open Study Hall - Students in grades 7-9 qualifying must obey all hallway policies and may sign out of study hall and may use rooms in the building (gym, library, classrooms) with permission by the faculty or staff member who is supervising said room. Students in grades 10-12, same procedure, plus they may use front & old foyer, and the benches outside the main entrance. NO STUDENT MAY LEAVE SCHOOL PROPERTY.

Privileges will be revoked immediately if a student: is suspended in or out of school; gets more than one after school detention or behavioral referral/quarter; breaks school rules (ex: roaming halls during OL or OSH, leaving school during OSH); fails a class at the 5 and/or 10 week period of each quarter.

Please note: Any student who loses their privileges during a marking period but maintains a qualified grade point average can apply for reinstatement of privileges at the start of the new marking quarter, with the approval of the building principal.

Each student is required to take a written mid-year exam and final exam in all full-year subjects. Each of these exams counts 1/6 the final average. For one semester course, the final exam counts 1/3 of the final average. In some cases with approval by the Principal, a project or alternative form of authentic assessment may be used in place of a mid-term or final exam. A copy of all exams are to be pre-approved by the Principal, at least one week in advance, before administering that exam.

A Junior High student should pass all subjects in order to insure promotion. If a student fails one or two subjects, his/her promotion will be considered on an individual basis. Failure of three or more core area subjects will result in retention in the grade. Promotion will depend upon successful completion of courses and recommendations by the Middle School teaching team. Students, who earned at least a grade of 50, may attend Summer School to retake failed subjects. If successful, they will be promoted to the following grade.

The New York State Board of Regents has authorized the Roxbury Central School District to issue a Regents diploma. This diploma is issued to a student who completes the high school course of study and passes the Regents examination in certain designated subjects prescribed by the Board of Regents. Upon graduation, a Regents graduate will receive a Regents seal indicating their successful completion of all requirements.

The words “With Honors” may be added to the Regents endorsement of a local diploma if a student has earned an average of at least 90 in the following examinations:

-The Regents examination that must be passed to complete the major sequence requirements

Only the Regents examinations indicated are to be included when determining if a pupil has met the requirements for the “With Honors” Regents endorsement. Any additional Regents examinations that a pupil may have taken are not to be included when computing the pupil’s Regents examination average. The Regents examinations taken for the required courses in mathematics, foreign language, and science should be included only when a pupil is also using those courses to satisfy the major sequence requirements.

The New York State Board of Regents has authorized the Roxbury Central School District Board of Education to issue a local high school diploma. This diploma is issued to a student who completes the approved high school course of study but does not take or pass all of the Regents examination in certain designated subjects as prescribed by the Board of Regents.

The New York State Board of Regents has authorized the Roxbury Central School District Board of Education to issue an I.E.P. diploma. The I.E.P diploma will be issued to special education students who have met the requirements stated on their Individualized Education Plan and are not candidates for a Regents or Local Diploma.

PROPOSED DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS BASED ON REGENTS ACTION TO EXTEND

55 LOW-PASS OPTION ON REGENTS EXAMS

Seniors will be selected with the highest average in many areas. A Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen after three (3) full marking periods of Grade 12, respectively being the highest and second highest averages after 3 ¾ years.

A student’s standing in his/her class and his/her accumulative grade point average is computed at the end of the student’s junior year. The average is based on all subjects except physical education. It is also computed after 3 ½ years. This information is available to students doing college applications. The valedictorian and salutatorian shall also have demonstrated exceptional social behavior. Each candidate’s eligibility shall be reviewed and approved by the building administration.

The clothing regulations are in effect from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily.

Name identification should be placed clearly on all wearing apparel to designate ownership. Indelible ink may be used on sneakers, boots, and gym clothing so that it is visible.

Heavy outside clothing is not to be worn to classes. Coats will be kept in lockers.

Barefootedness is never allowed. Students should dress appropriately according to the seasons.

1. Wearing clothing with inappropriate statements or pictures or advertisements (especially concerning cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or sex).

2. Wearing short shorts, halters, and attire which causes disruption including any attire that allows for bare midriffs, bare backs, or the displaying of any cleavage.

3. Clothing which is profane or sexually suggestive or explicit will not be worn in school. Violators will receive disciplinary action.

5. The wearing of heavy chains hanging from clothing or around the neck is prohibited.

Gym Clothes-7-12- All students must change into acceptable clothing for Physical Education. Acceptable clothing includes proper footwear, ie: clean, dirt free sneakers, shorts, sweat pants, and/or wind pants, and t-shirt as described acceptable per the school dress code. Students must change both before and after classes. Students who are not changed for Physical Education are not able to participate and will not receive a grade for that day. Personal hygiene is encouraged, including the use of showers, deodorant, etc.

Radios, cassette players, cell phones, C.D. players and cameras or camcorders of all types are not allowed in the halls or classrooms from 8:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. They will be confiscated, and held in the Principal’s office. They will not be used by students indiscriminately, nor taken from lockers to study halls, assemblies, or athletic contests.

A student may drive to school as long as he/she has written permission from a parent or guardian and prior permission from the Principal, drives in a reasonable manner, and arrives to school on time. However, such student is not to return to his/her vehicle during school hours nor move it at the close of school until all the buses have left, regardless of where the car is parked. A student who does not adhere to this policy may lose his/her privilege and is then required to ride the bus, or to be brought to school by a parent or guardian. Student Parking is only permitted in the lot next to the Public Library. If a student feels that they must go to their car during the school day, approval must be granted by a building administrator. No students will park in the faculty parking lot.

To ensure the safety of all people, the school cannot allow snowmobiles or motorized two, three or four wheelers to be operated on school grounds at any time.

A student riding a bicycle to school is to leave it in the bicycle rack, locked. The unauthorized use of someone’s bicycle is considered theft. Bicycles are personal property and the school is not responsible for their security.

Students may not drive to N.C.O.C. BOCES. All N.C.O.C students will take the bus.

A student riding the bus to school is to return home on his/her assigned bus. To do otherwise, the parent/guardian must sign and submit a written note to the Main Office in the morning before such a change is to occur. This request must state the alternate destination (if requested) and the duration of the change. A phone request will be considered when extenuating circumstances occur if the request is made before 1:45 p.m. by the parent, guardian, or emergency contact person on file in the nurse’s office. Phone requests will be verified before a change is granted. The district will not grant changes which incur any additional transportation costs or when there is not sufficient seating space on the bus.

A student may not leave the grounds without permission after being dropped off at school in the morning.

A student may not leave the grounds illegally during the day and take a bus home at 3:00 p.m.

A student may bring a visitor to school after obtaining permission, at least three days in advance, from the Principal’s office. The visitor may attend classes and is expected to obey all school rules. Visitor’s passes are not available during mid-year or final exams or weeks immediately preceding exam weeks. A student may bring a guest to dances if a visitor’s pass to attend this activity is obtained from the Secretary to the Principal, before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

The following items must not be brought onto any school property, including buses:

1. Firearms, bullets, weapons, firecrackers, or explosives of any type or any fake, look-alike, facsimiles.

3. Any fluid or substance that might cause skin, eye or nose irritation or cause injury internally or externally (i.e. some perfumes, stink bombs, etc.)

4. Any flammable material or flame-producing items, such as paints, aerosol cans, matches, lighters, etc.

7. Special equipment, such as ski poles and umbrellas with pointed ends, requires prior permission to have in school and should be stored in a designated area.

Violations will be subject to disciplinary action with possible police involvement and/or school suspension occurring.

The school will not tolerate any use, possession, or sale of tobacco, drugs or alcohol at the school or for a student to consume or come to school under the influence of alcohol or any drugs. A student found in violation of the use of the substances will be disciplined and the police may become involved. Roxbury has established a Drug Free School Zone of 1000 feet away from school grounds. Drug and alcohol violations occurring in this zone can receive double the normal punishment by N.Y.S. law. This zone is for the safety of all students.

No adults may smoke in the K-12 instructional school building, or on school grounds, or in school vehicles at any time when students are on the grounds or in vehicles traveling to and from school.

*Students caught smoking or consuming any of these prohibited substances will be subject to immediate out-of-school suspension.

Jewelry is prohibited from being worn during sporting events, physical education classes and/or recess for all students, grades K-12, to prevent injury to fingers, ears, etc. Laser pointers are prohibited for eye safety reasons.

The office telephone is a business phone and may not be used by students. Students in grades 7-12 must use the pay phone.

All materials pertaining to a particular course must be turned in at the completion of the final examination in that subject to the classroom teacher. All student obligations must be met prior to the issue of his/her report card, including instrument rentals and return of sports’ uniforms. Students may pay fines for damage to school property.

No students will be allowed in the building after school hours except those involved with school activities or school approved activities. All students who have an after-school activity must go to the location of the activity until it begins.

Students wishing to attend field or co-curricular trips must present a permission note signed by the parent/guardian the day prior to the trip or by the deadline date established by the trip’s coordinator. The advisor, coach or teacher managing this activity is responsible for this coordination. On trips, students must obey all school rules at all times.

Textbooks are supplied by the school, and are the student’s responsibility to be properly covered and appropriately treated. Lost or misused books must be reported immediately to the teachers and principal’s office. Students are responsible for the repair or replacement of books.

Any medication that a student is required to take is to be stored in the Nurse’s Office, and dispensed by her only. Students are absolutely forbidden to self-medicate without a special directive from their private physician. Medications must be sent with a note from the prescribing doctor with the prescription container, and a detailed message of its proper use or the school CANNOT administer them to students. Parents have to sign a consent form to have the medicine administered. This is New York State Education Law. Parents and students should give full cooperation to the school nurse. All medications must be in a labeled bottle from the pharmacy. No injectable medication will be administered.

A student who is a member of an athletic team must have a physical exam by the school physician or their personal physician before the start of practices. He/She cannot participate in any practice or contest until after the physical is approved by the school physician. Any difficulties obtaining a physical exam in a timely fashion should be referred to the nurse, coach of the sport, and Mr. Faraci, Athletic Director. Physicals are required for all students in grades K, 1, 3, 7, and 10 yearly.

Any injury occurring at school or in a school activity must be reported to the nurse and person in charge IMMEDIATELY. Parents will be notified as soon as possible.

A student who is temporarily disabled, as with wheelchair, crutches or cast, will be given ample time to go from one class to another. It is advisable not to negotiate the stairs while classes are passing. A note is required from the doctor to use the elevator. If a doctor restricts a student’s activity, a release from the doctor is required before the student is allowed to resume full activity, including sports and physical education classes.

The school provides insurance for all students. This plan covers all students while they are participating in school-sponsored activities. This insurance is of the excess-coverage type. Claims must first be submitted to the parents’ primary insurance carrier. The Insurance Plan will aid in the payment of residual costs. The following procedure must be followed to expedite payment of claims:

1. The teacher of the activity must be advised, by the student or parent, that an injury occurred. The school must make a report to the insurance company within 20 days of the injury.

2. Students and/or parents should inform the physician, hospital and/or dentist involved to submit a claim to the parent’s insurance carrier.

3. After a claim has been filed, and students have been informed that their parent’s insurance will cover only part of the claim, the students parent or guardian then should request a claim form from Mrs. Serrie for the balance of the bill.

New York State law requires that all students must be immunized with 3 DPT’s, 3 OPV/IPV, 2 MMR’s, 3 Hepatitis B’s and 1 Varicella before entering school. A transfer student is required to show proof of immunizations prior to admission.

The school nurse must have updated information on file with a backup number to be called in case of sickness, accident, or injury.

All students are encouraged to take part in the activities and programs of the school because they have definite education and social value. Listed below are some activities conducted at Roxbury Central School:

A student who leaves an activity (dance, game, etc.) for any reason will not be allowed to re- enter the building for that activity.

A student who comes to school activities, such as plays and musicals, is to remain seated and quiet during the performance and is requested not to leave his/her seat except during intermission. Polite audience behavior is expected at all times, including no wearing of hats.

For athletic and field trips, students are expected to ride the bus to and from the event, unless the coach or teacher chaperone is personally approached by a parent/guardian requesting alternate transportation arrangements.

A student suspended out-of-school will not be allowed on school grounds for any activity until the time of suspension ceases.

Presently, the highest all-around award given to students at the high school level is induction into the National Honor Society during their sophomore, junior, or senior year. All four areas listed below must be met to be considered for induction:

-Character Upholds principles of school and civil law, exhibits courtesy, concern,

The Student Council supervises and coordinates co-curricular organizations and activities of the student body. Each June or September new officers and members are elected in grades 7-12. From each grade, three representatives will be selected, normally one from each class-section and one at large.

The Roxbury Central School Yearbook, “The Record”, is produced annually with pictures and communications for the entire student body. Interested editors, members, and photographers need to see Mrs. McIntosh and Mrs. Pebler about joining the staff of grade 12 students.

Cheerleaders are under the direction of the cheerleading advisor. Every winter, extensive practice sessions and tryouts are held for the purpose of selecting the squad. Cheerleaders will perform at basketball games and at other special events.

The bands and the choruses are activities offered to the students interested in music. Each group is expected to make several public appearances each year. Students receive marks in these course(s) based upon their effort at practices and performance at public events. See Mrs. Dykstra, Mr. McAfee or Mrs. McIntosh for more information.

Drama

The Drama Club is supervised by Mrs. Jo Hinkley. At least one performance is presented to the public yearly, involves students in grades 7-12, and the music and art departments.

Other activities offered at Roxbury Central School include: Tennis - See Mr. Zerega; Golf - See Mr. Faraci or Mrs. Cole; Skiing - Contact Mrs. Jenny Liddle at 326-7908.

When school is dismissed because of inclement weather or other uncontrollable situations, all activities of the school for that day and evening will canceled. EXCEPTION - on occasion when school is closed early in the morning and the weather clears. Varsity coaches may schedule practice in the afternoon with the approval first of the Athletic Director and Superintendent.

Parents may contact the principal to request release time for religious education. RCS does not limit or impede a student’s or employee’s right to pray while in school.

At the beginning of the school year, each student is assigned a locker. For your own protection, the locker should be kept locked at all times and the combination should be divulged to no one. The locker should be kept neat and in good order at all times. Lockers are subject to inspection at any time. Lockers may not be decorated or defaced on the outside. This includes using stickers, pictures, cartoons, graffiti, etc. Gym lockers will be locked and are not to be used for books.

< the student lockers, locks, combination and/or keys are owned by the school

< students should have no expectation of privacy for anything contained in their assigned lockers

< lockers are locked only to maintain privacy between students and to maintain ownership of property

Lost items should be reported to the office. Found articles are to be turned in to the office, immediately. Students are not to bring large sums of money or valuables to school. However, if they do they must notify the office upon arrival to school or give the money immediately to the appropriate activity advisor.

Use of the elevator is by authorized personnel only. Custodians moving heavy or cumbersome items will need to have the elevator in proper working order. Therefore, the elevator will be used by those people who are unable to readily travel on the stairs. Please consult the Superintendent if you have a special need for this machinery, particularly if you are temporarily disabled. All other people should stay away from the elevator to ensure proper safety.

In compliance with Title IX of federal regulations, the Roxbury Central School District will not discriminate in the employment of personnel, in the education of students or in the process of rendering services to the aforementioned on the basis of race, religion, national origin, disability, age and sex. It shall be stated further that no testing device or evaluation criteria shall be used in a way as to have a disproportionately adverse effect on persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, disability, age and sex.

Anyone wishing further information or having inquiries on grievance procedures regarding the application of Title IX, Title VI, Section 504 or religion regulations may contact the Principal. Those with further questions may contact the Regional Office of Civil Rights.

We are required to have twelve (12) fire drills per year. The purpose is to practice the orderly evacuation of the building. When the alarm is sounded, all students must walk in a single file, rapidly and quietly to the doors and move at least twenty-five (25) feet from the building.

The Internet is an electronic communications network which provides vast, diverse and unique resources. Our goal in providing this service to teachers, staff, and students, is to promote educational excellence in the Roxbury Central School by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication. Student access to, and use of, the Internet will be available only through a teacher/staff account and, as such will be under direct teacher supervision and monitored as any other classroom activity. Internet use must be in support of educational and research consistent with district policy. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Access to the Internet is a privilege and unacceptable usage will result in cancellation of account. Training will be provided for each individual applying for an account. When using the Internet, be polite, do not use vulgar or obscene language, use caution when revealing your address or phone number, and do not disrupt the network of other users. Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. For the user’s security, downloading can only be done to a dedicated directory. If a security problem arises, notify a system administrator immediately. Vandalism and/or harassment will result in the cancellation of the user=s account. Any user violating these provisions, applicable state and federal laws or posted classroom and district rules is subject to loss of network privileges and any other District disciplinary options, including criminal prosecution. A form must be signed by the student and parent/guardian before consent will be given a student. The Consent and Waiver Form is available from the Superintendent.

Give our all to your fame and your glory, Our strength and our love to you.

As the sun sets all aglow to the westward, There is never a doubt nor a fear;

That dear Roxbury High is the best school, Alma Mater we give thee our cheer!

8:15	Warning Bell
8:19-9:03	Period 1
9:06-9:48	Period 2
9:51-10:33	Period 3
10:36-11:18	Period 4
11:21-12:03	Period 5
12:03-12:45	Period 6
12:48-1:30	Period 7
1:33-2:15	Period 8
2:18-3:00	Period 9
*Each period consists of 42 minutes, with three minutes between each class.*