Table of Contents

Foreword

Berkshire Pride

2017-2018 Time and Bell Schedule

Section I General Information
Page 5 Backpacks
Page 5 Building Hours
Page 5 After School Activities
Page 5 Dress and Appearance
Page 6 Guest; Student Visitors
Page 6 Inclement Weather
Page 6 Insurance
Page 6 Locks and Lockers
Page 6 Lunch Procedures
Page 7 Recess
Page 7 Media Center Use
Page 7 Returned Checks
Page 7 Substitute (Guest) Teacher
Page 7 Telephones/ Cell Phones
Page 7 Yearbooks
Page 8 Destiny Resources and Passwords
Section II Attendance
Page 9 Attendance
Page 9 Daily Absences Excused/Unexcused
Page 9 Leaving School
Page 10 Planned Absences
Page 10 Extra Curricular
Page 10 Tardy Policy

Section III Academics
Page 11 Academic Honesty
Page 12 Honor Roll
Page 12 Report Card/PowerSchool
Page 12 Parent Conferences
Page 12 Standardized Tests
Page 12 Technology and Computers
Page 12 Email
Page 12 Internet Use
Section IV Student Activities
Page 13 Field Trips
Page 13 Homework Requests
Page 13 Music Performance Policy
Page 13 Sports Participation

Section V School Conduct/School Rules
Page 14 Detention Policy
Page 14 Student Discipline
Page 14 School Suspension
Page 14 Skateboard/Rollerblades etc.
Page 15 Student Discipline Plan
Section VI Transportation
Page 19 Bus transportation
Page 20 Bus Conduct

Section VII District Board Policies
Page 20 Confidentiality
Page 20 Electronics
Page 21 Bullying
Page 24 Substance Abuse Prevention
Page 25 Rights and Responsibilities
Page 26 Character Education
Page 26 Smoking
Page 26 Dress and Appearance
Page 27 Student Rights
Page 27 School Sponsored Publications
Page 27 Search and Seizure
Page 28 Procedural Rules
Page 28 Criminal Acts
Page 28 Michigan Revised School Code
Page 28 Weapons
Page 29 Physical Assault
Page 29 Misconduct
Page 29 Off-Campus Misconduct
Page 30 Debarment/Suspension/Expulsion
Page 31 Exclusion/Appeal
Page 31 Readmission
Page 32 Nondiscrimination/Grievance Procedures