Students who violate this policy will have the item taken away by the faculty member and will be returned at the end of the school day.
Students who participate in before or after school extracurricular activities such as clubs, athletic teams or other sanctioned school activities may use these devices only after obtaining permission from the activity sponsor or staff member in charge.
Teaneck High School will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
RETURN OF CONFISCATED ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING CELL PHONES, HEAD PHONES First Offense: Confiscated electronic device will be returned that day at 3:30 p. m. or OSS.
Second Offense: Confiscated electronic device will be returned that day at 3:30 p. m./ Saturday detention or OSS.
Third Offense:
Confiscated electronic device will be returned that day at 3:30 p. m./ Saturday detention / parent conference or OSS.
Saturday detentions are held in Cafeteria A / B and Cafeteria C / D between 9:00 a. m.- 12:00 p. m. Student must check with the Teacher / Dean for the Saturday detention schedule.
STUDENT PARKING Since the parking lot is relatively small, parking spaces in the rear of building and courtyard are reserved for staff members only. Students parking in these places will be subject to the consequences set forth in the Code of Conduct. Students should park on the streets near the school. Please observe the parking signs and do not block driveways. Cars parked illegally will be ticketed.
STUDY HALLS Assigned study hall are mandatory except that Seniors may be granted an excusal to attend first and last period study halls based upon the following:
� Letter in writing from parent requesting the privilege.
� Counselors verification that student has earned a minimum of an overall GPA of 2.5 and is not at risk of failing current subjects.
� Approved by the Assistant Principal.
� Students who are absent with an excuse from or tardies to study hall, are subject to the consequences set forth in the Attendance Policy.
DRESS CODE General Prohibitions Students must dress in clothes that are neat and clean. Student must observe healthy hygiene. Students shall not wear clothing, jewelry or accessories, which present a health or safety risk to the student or others. Clothing must cover the torso and legs to the mid-thigh. Student must not wear clothing that is transparent, distracting or disruptive to the school environment. Student attire is prohibited t hat can damage school property or cause excessive wear to it. Safety and protective clothing, as well as athletic / gym clothing, must be worn as required by the teacher / club instructor, only while participating in the related activity.
Students are prohibited from wearing halters, tube tops, half- skirts, inappropriate tank tops, underwear as outerwear or that is otherwise exposed, outerwear as indoor-wear, pajama bottoms, bathing suits, pants that drag and clothing that is torn or cut, such that it is disruptive, distracting, or creates a safety or health risk.
Students are prohibited from having visible tattoos and wearing inappropriate clothing, jewelry, buttons or accessories that is distracting; disruptive; or that has symbolic or printed messages, slogans or advertising that are obscene, lewd, vulgar, indecent and plainly offensive speech, which includes sexual innuendo and profanity or that provides or encourage behavior contrary to valid educational purposes such as smoking, drinking, drug use, physical or sexual violence. Sunglasses, hair curlers and scarves are not permitted. Students must wear footwear at all times. Laces must be tied. Footwear that is potentially unsafe in design( i. e. beach thongs, platform shoes with heels of three inches or more) is not permitted.
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