GENERAL INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements will be run daily on televisions on Main Street. All announcements must concern student
information about school operations and activities and must have prior approval of a sponsor. See e-blasts and
the school website for current information about school activities.
ASSEMBLIES AND PEP RALLIES
Student assemblies and pep rallies are periodically held for educational and enjoyment purposes. Student
courtesy and cooperation during these events is required to ensure enjoyable programs for everyone.
BUILDING HOURS & USE
Any use of the building before or after school hours should be cleared with the proper administrator. Students
may not be on campus after 4:30 p.m. unless under the direct supervision of a faculty member, coach, or
sponsor. Students must remain at Main Street and 100 Hall while waiting for their ride.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is provided for all students who live in the zoned district for Harrison High School. Routes
and times may be found on the county website. Students are under the jurisdiction of the school from the time
they arrive at the bus stop. Cobb County rules of bus conduct must be followed at all times. Improper behavior
on a school bus will result in disciplinary action.
Students who wish to ride a different bus must bring a note from a parent to the Attendance Office BEFORE
school. This note must include student's name, parent's name, the bus number, and a telephone number where a
parent can be reached for confirmation. This approved note will be required before the student can ride a
different bus. (ED-R Student Transportation)
CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Under no circumstances should students use or turn on cellular phones, communication devices, or other
electronic communication devices during instructional class time unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. A
summary of Cobb County Personal Communications/Electronics Devices use guidelines follows: (JCDA-R
Student Code of Conduct)
Students shall not use, display, or turn on cellular phones, video phones, or electronic devices during
instructional time. The Principal shall determine specified times on campus when cell phones and other
electronic devices may be used. No such devices may be used at any time on school-operated vehicles,
including buses.
Students shall not use personal technology resources to distribute or display inappropriate material.
Inappropriate materials includes but not limited to the following:
Is profane, vulgar, lewd, obscene, offensive, indecent, sexually explicit, pornographic/or
threatening
Advocates illegal or dangerous acts
Causes disruption to the District, its employees or students
Advocates violence
Contains knowingly false, recklessly false, or defamatory information
Is otherwise harmful to minors as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act
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