PHS Policy Guide

Academic Integrity Policy

Anti-Discrimination Policy

STUDENTS LEAVING CAMPUS DURING CLASS TIME MUST CLEAR THE ABSENCE WITH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE BEFORE LEAVING THE CAMPUS.

If you are absent, either of the following is acceptable:

1. Ask your parent or guardian to call the attendance office (254-4868) and report the reason for your absence.

2. Bring a written statement from home, signed by your parent or guardian, dated, stating the cause of absence.

*Any absence not cleared within two school days of the student’s return remains an unexcused absence.

**Forged notes or phone calls will result in disciplinary action.**

Parents and students may request an attendance profile anytime during the school year.  The only school district reasons for an excused absence are the following:  ILLNESS, APPOINTMENTS, FAMILY EMERGENCY, OR COURT APPEARANCES.

Pre-Arranged Absences or Early Release- The school calendar is planned in advance of the school year to allow parents and students the opportunity to plan summer vacations.

1. Student and parent must meet with an administrator and discuss reason for the request.
2. If approved, the student will be expected to complete all work necessary to finish the course.
3. If denied, and the student leaves, the grade will reflect work missed through the remainder of the semester, including the final exam.

Homework Request- The attendance office should be called before 9am if you are requesting homework from your teachers due to an absence of two or more days.  Please give the attendance office one full school day to obtain the work.  Homework is due upon return to school.  Credit for work missed will be awarded only on excused absences.  

Involuntary Withdrawal- A student may be withdrawn from a class, receive a failing grade or, if 17 or older, withdrawn from school upon accumulating a number of unexcused absences during a single academic term from school.

• Eleven (11) for an 18 week class.

• Six (6) for a 9 week class.

Student conduct and discipline are addressed in School Board Policy. 

Please refer to the district website District Policy List for a list of policies.

At PHS, 1st offense that a phone is sent to the Main Ofiice by a teacher will require a guardian/parent to pick up

Dances are school activities.  All rules that apply to school and other school activities apply to school-sponsored dances.  Students inviting guests who do not attend PHS must obtain prior permission from the principal’s office.  Individuals below the ninth grade level or over 20 years of age will not be allowed to attend a PHS dance.

1. Admission may be denied to anyone showing signs of intoxication or who does not have proper identification. Guests must follow all dance guidelines and rules.

2. If any student or guest is asked to leave, it will be reported to the person in charge of the dance and a written report submitted to administration.  If a student breaks the School Code of Conduct, he/she may not be allowed to another dance for the remainder of the school year. 

3. Formal dances (Homecoming, Winter Formal, and Prom) have a formal dress code which is enforced.  Boys are expected to wear at least slacks and collared shirts.

4. Students and/or guests will not be re-admitted if they leave the dance.

5. Attendance at school is mandatory to be admitted.  If a student has, 4 or more unexcused absences within the 3 weeks prior to the dance, they will not be eligible to attend the dance.  Example: 1 Class = 1 UNX, 1 full day of UNX = 8 unexcused absences. This applies to guests as well.

The following guidelines shall determine dress and grooming:

1. Any article that could present a danger to self or to others is prohibited. (Chains, spikes, etc.)
2. Cleanliness
3. Decency
4. Gang associated apparel will not be tolerated.
5. Neatness
6. Suitability for school

Violations shall be handled immediately. We recognize that fashion provides choices for many settings, there are certain articles of apparel which work well at the mall, a social gathering, etc., but are not appropriate for an educational setting.

• No halter, off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder tops, or low-cut tops (Teacher/Administration discretion.)
• No narrow or spaghetti straps of any kind, width of straps must be at least 2 fingers wide.
• No open backs on tops.
• No underclothing showing.
• No torso showing–whether side, back, or middle - this rule applies to guys as well.
• No bandanas, sunglasses, gloves or other gang type wear.
• No hats or headgear (i.e. hoodies covering head, bandanas etc.) before and during school hours.
• No apparel which mentions or promotes sexual themes (Playboy logo), drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or violence per school board policy.
• No short shorts, must be longer than knuckle length. (Teacher/Administration discretion)         
• No trench coats or outrider coats.
• PHS staff reserves the right to determine overly revealing or inappropriate clothing.

THE BUILDING ADMINISTRATION WILL HAVE THE FINAL AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE REASONABLE REGULATIONS CONCERNING DRESS. 

Lost and found articles are turned in to the main office.  Articles not claimed will be donated to a charitable organization. 

Because student information is given to the public media in regard to athletics/activities, scholastic achievement, or student recognition, parents not wanting their student identified to the public need to provide administration with written notification in order to have this information withheld.

1. All automobiles parked on the school grounds must be registered with the Attendance Office immediately and must display the current decal on the rear driver’s side window.
2. Parking is strictly limited to the student parking area.  Staff parking is marked accordingly.
3. No parking in loading zones in front of the school.
4. All students must be licensed and covered by insurance.  The school is not responsible for the automobile or its contents.
5. There will be no speeding, (over five miles per hour), or any form of reckless driving on the school grounds.
6. Student vehicles may be subject to search if there are reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol, stolen property or other contraband might be present in that vehicle.
7. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.  It is considered a privilege to park on school grounds.  Tickets, fines, suspension of driving privileges, towing of vehicles and/or suspension from school may occur when there are violations of these regulations.
8. Students applying for and receiving decals fully understand their responsibility in following these rules.

All visitors must be approved by administration and register at the main office upon arriving on campus.  Persons failing to do so will be asked to leave the campus.  Visitors must present ID and carry a visitor badge.