As a student you have many activities to look forward to over the year, for seniors, this includes graduation.  All students have the responsibility of setting the standard for behavior on campus and at school events.  To ensure that this year is a great one, it is important that you (and student guardians) understand student expectations and the consequences of not following school rules.  Your signature at the bottom of this letter will confirm that you have read the school rules and are committed to following those rules.  Let’s take a moment to highlight some of the behavior expectations for you.

1.        Arrive to school on time and appear at each class at the start time.

2.        Students are required to carry school issued identification and present it to school officials upon request.

3.        Once a student arrives at school, he/she is to remain until the end of his/her school day.  We are a CLOSED campus and students are not permitted to leave early.  If an emergency occurs and a student needs to leave school early, a parent must sign him/her out for the school day.

4.        Students may not request private companies to deliver items to the school; this includes food deliveries.

5.        Students must be in their assigned, designated area during the school day. It is not permissible for students to be in unsupervised areas of the building at any time, e.g., classroom, hallway, auditorium, gymnasium, etc. without supervision.  

6.        Resolve conflicts peacefully, and avoid fighting inside or outside of the school or at program sites.  Mediation assistance is available if needed.

7.        Behave respectfully, without arguing and cooperate when a staff member gives direction or makes a request.  All students will be given a (later) opportunity to voice their concerns if I do not agree with the request

8.        All cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems brought to school must be turned off and put away before entering school. In appropriate classroom environments, and as directed by classroom teacher, suitable use of these devises for academic/instructional purposes is allowed. Students in violation must surrender such items to school officials upon request.

9.        Students who choose to bring cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems are fully responsible for that device by keeping that item on their person or storing the item. The Michael J. Petrides School is not liable for lost, stolen or damaged cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems.

10.     Students must dress appropriately; refrain from wearing any suggestive clothing including skinny tank-tops, midriffs, short shorts or mini-skirts.  Hats, scarves, headgear are not permitted.

11.     Students must refrain from bringing weapons, illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol to school or school events.  These items are strictly prohibited.

12.     Students should share information with school officials that might affect the health, safety or welfare of the school community

13.     Smoking and smoking devices are prohibited on school property, e.g., cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, vaping pens, marijuana, etc.

14.     Selling any type of item, without authorization by school administration is prohibited.

15.     Students should keep parents informed about school related matters and make sure to give parents any information sent home

16.     Students must follow the rules in the Chancellor’s Discipline Code

Violating Chancellor/School rules can result in the exclusion of activities, this includes senior activities such as the senior trip, prom and graduation.  Additionally, students who are NOT ‘on track’ (maintaining good attendance, passing classes, accumulating required credits, etc.) will lose the opportunity to participate in celebratory events. Students who are not on track to graduate in June of 2023 lose the opportunity to participate in celebratory senior events (prom, trip, graduation ceremony). 

Please remember that you are responsible for following school rules on the way to and from school, at school, and at any school activity, including sporting events and dances. You’ve made it this far!  Let’s finish strong with a great senior year!!

I have read this letter and understand my responsibilities at The Michael J. Petrides High School: