JFK Student Handbook 2021-22 | Page 14

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TARDINESS Tardy to school is defined as a student that enters the school building after the start of the school day or homeroom period . Ensuring that a student arrives to school on time is a parental responsibility . If a student arrives late to school , they need to report to the school office / house office to sign in . The student needs to bring a signed note from a parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) to explain their tardiness .

TRUANCY “ Truant ” shall mean a student age five to eighteen , inclusive , who has four unexcused absences in any one month , or ten unexcused absences in one school year . Students who stay out of school for an entire school day without parental or school consent are considered truant . Students will receive a zero ( 0 ) for all schoolwork on the day of truancy and may be cause for disciplinary action , suspension , parent / guardian conferences , counseling and the use of community services to address student needs .

EARLY DISMISSAL Any dismissial from school can only be authorized by the school office or building administrator ( s ). Parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) that wish their child to be dismissed early should send the student to school with a signed note stating the time of dismissal . This note should be presented to the school admiinistration before homeroom period or in the morning on the day of the dismissal . Parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) are to sign out their child in the main office . For the protection and safety of the student , dismissals are routinely made only to the parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) of that student . If there are special circumstances that necessitate someone other than the parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) to pick up the student , their name should be stated in the dismissal note .

NO SCHOOL / DELAYED OPENINGS In case school is canceled because of snow or any other reason , an announcement will be made over local radio / TV stations , social media , you can call the snow line at 253-5170 or sign up for a School Messenger robo call . Should a 2 hour delay occur , JFK will open at 9:48 A . M . and the busses will run 2 hours later than usual . Dismissal will be at 2:36 P . M .

DISCIPLINE

The Enfield Public Schools ’ discipline policy ( 5131 ) governs student behavior in all Enfield Schools and will be sent home during the first week of school .

DETENTION POLICY A teacher may assign a detention to any student for the violation of any school policy or procedure .

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