Our Students

1.     All students are required to have a Ruskin High School identification card. ID badges will be

issued to students at the beginning of the school year.

 

2.     Student ID badges are required for lunch and ALL student activities on or off campus

throughout the school year.

 

 

The Activities Program at RHS has been closely aligned to the instructional program and allows all students to explore and/or specialize in a variety of activities. Constitutions are developed so each organization has guidelines and structure. More information can be found in the Ruskin Athletic and Activity Handbook.

 

Assemblies are an integral part of the school spirit of Ruskin High School. They are intended to celebrate the students of Ruskin High School. As such, no outside visitors or guests are allowed.

 

 

Students are allowed to have backpacks at school. The backpack and its contents are the responsibility of the student. Therefore, students are encouraged to leave any items of value not required for school at home.

 

 

Students will have the opportunity to get a grab-and-go breakfast from designated areas.

 

Each student is issued a personal identification number [PIN] for the cafeteria (TBD). The PIN should not be shared with any other students. Free meals are provided for all students (currently until the grant ends). Students may not order food from outside vendors or delivery services. For lunch, teachers escort their classes to the cafeteria, and students are expected to remain at their assigned tables until students are picked up by their teachers. This policy will be reviewed and modified gradually throughout the school year.

Good student conduct is essential for an orderly lunch. Students will:

·       Enter the cafeteria and stand in a single file line along the designated wall.

·       Pick up lunch and sit at their designated table.

·       Eat first, and then talk quietly to students at their own table.

·       Behave respectfully and use good table manners.

·       Finish eating in the cafeteria - no food or drink may be taken out.

·       Place all trash in the proper receptacles.

·       Remain in the cafeteria until dismissed to walk back with your teacher.

o   Detentions and/or individual seating may be assigned if a staff member feels it is necessary.

o   Guests/adults are welcome to eat with their child (the adult must be on their contact sheet/demographic information) in a designated area with their student as assigned by building protocol or availability. All / if outside food is brought in by the adult, it can only be eaten in the designated area.

 

No celebration shall be organized, planned, or held during the school day without the approval of the building administration. Celebrations must be connected to student achievements or classroom accomplishments over a period of time and supported by data.

 

Fall conferences will be held during the month of October, and Spring conferences will be held during the month of February, please refer to the district calendar for the exact dates and times. Teachers are also available during their preparation period and after school for conferences. When a parent desires to confer with any teacher, please call the school office and arrange for an appointment.

 

Students may not order food from outside vendors or delivery services. If they do so, the items will be kept in the office until the end of school.

 

Our goal is for students to demonstrate kindness to one another and be successful in the classroom. It is expected that good character traits are taught and displayed throughout the school.

 

While we expect our students to make good choices, we understand that there will be times when they need redirection. Here is the redirection continuum that teachers will follow:

 

·       Verbal warning/redirection

·       Reflection in a safe spot in the classroom

·       Think sheet (written response) in a buddy room

·       Parent contact to request your partnership and support

·       Principal conference and or consequences issued

·       Behaviors requiring a more severe consequence may not follow the five-step process.

 

Students are expected to follow the dress code. If not in dress code, an opportunity will be given to change. If unwilling to comply, ISS will be issued. Students are expected to have their student ID in their possession while on campus.  Students are expected to adhere to the Dress for Success expectations of the Hickman Mills C-1

 

School District policy, which is addressed in the Student Code of Conduct. Students’ attire must not distract, disrupt, or interfere with teaching or learning, or disrupt the climate of the school. Clothing is prohibited when an administrator deems items unsuitable, unsafe, or an interruption to the learning environment.

 

The dress code criteria are as follows:

·       Shoes must be worn at all times. Avoid backless shoes, slippers, slides, heels (more than 3 inches), shoes with spikes, skates, etc.

·       Appropriate coverage of the body is expected and defined as being covered from shoulder to mid-thigh (about 3 inches above the knee). The chest, back, ribs, midriff, underarms and buttocks must be covered. Undergarments (sports bras, bra straps, boxers, or shorts worn under pants) may not show. Sagging is not permitted. All shirts must have sleeves.

·       The following items are not permitted and addressed as part of the dress code procedures:

o   Ripped jeans, leggings/spandex pants, see-through tights or yoga pants (unless with a shirt covering buttocks), pajama pants.

o   Clothing that is see-through, revealing, or displays profanity or words/symbols that advocate or depict violence, ethnic/racial slurs, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, illegal gang affiliation, political statements or any other expressed or implied illegal activity.

o   Jewelry or accessories that may be used as weapons including but not limited to wallet chains, spiked rings, spiked bracelets, two or three finger rings that are joined, spikes, oversized belt buckles and bulky chains worn around the neck or waist.

o   Headphones (i.e. Beats), wireless headsets (i.e. Bluetooth) unless used for an academic purpose with the permission of the building administrator.

o   Metal picks and combs, hats, hoods, hoodies, bandana prints, wave caps, sweatbands, sunglasses or any head covering (excluding those worn for religious reasons). 

 

 

 

No refunds will be given for any field trips for any reason. No exceptions. The school has to pay for entry fees and transportation prior to the field trip.

 

Students are responsible for all financial obligations to the school. This includes but is not limited to: lost textbooks, charged ID badges, any technology devices and lost athletic equipment. If fines and fees are not resolved, no official documents will be released in the student’s name, including grade cards and official transcripts. If necessary, the school will hold the student’s diploma upon graduation.

 

 

 

 

Students are not allowed to have food of any kind out during class to eat. This does not include

breakfast during arrival. Snacks are strictly forbidden during the school day. Students are fed

breakfast and lunch during the day. Food causes distractions during class time and hinders the

learning process. For drinks, students are allowed to have water bottle and only water can be kept

in it. Students are not allowed to put any type of flavored powders that change the color.

Flavored water, when spilled, can stain other students’ clothes. There are some exceptions to this

policy, such as, classroom parties. However, that is very rare and families will be notified ahead

of time.

 

Students must have approval from the building principal or designee. Students are not authorized to sell or trade personal items for any reason at school.

 

 

To maximize instructional time, there will be limited passes out of class throughout the day. Students are encouraged to get water or go to the restroom during passing periods. If a student has to go out during class, the teacher will provide the student with a Yellow pass for the office, White pass for the nurse, or a pass for the Hallway color (Red, Blue, Green, or Purple). Students will not be given passes to other classrooms unless pre-authorized by administration 

·       Walk on the right-hand side of the hallway.

·       When waiting at the water fountain, avoid blocking the hallway by forming a line next to the wall.

·       Voices at a level 1.

·       Keep your hands, feet, etc., to yourself.

·       Use your passing time to go to the bathroom or locker, then go directly to class.

·       Obtain a pass before going to see the nurse.

·       Do not block heavily used traffic areas.

·       Must have a pass to be in the hallway outside of passing time.

 

Federal law requires that the district provide contact information of secondary students to military recruiters and institutions of higher education. Parents and students over the age of 18 can opt out of this disclosure by providing written notification to a building administrator.

 

●      Personal Property

●      Planners and Agenda

●      Telephone – phone calls

●      Field Trips

●      What to share at school / leave home

 

 

 

Students are encouraged not to bring personal items of value to the school. The school will not be responsible for personal items lost, stolen, etc.

 

Creating a video or audio recording in the school setting is prohibited unless it is for specific curricular reasons as determined by school officials. The school has an obligation to ensure the safety and privacy of all students. Students are not allowed to post inappropriate photos or videos on social media.

 

 

 

The sale of goods on campus is not only governed by a district policy, but a state law, which is soliciting.

The district only allows students to sell food to raise funds for school-sponsored activities, and the food sold must meet the nutritional guidelines provided by the district. Any merchandise brought into the school without administrator approval will be confiscated and must be retrieved by a parent or guardian.

 

 

 

 

 

Computers are available in multiple locations throughout the building, and students are issued a district-owned technology device for academic use throughout the school year. Students may research the Internet; however, they must adhere to acceptable use policies. Acceptable uses include, but are not limited to:

 

1.     Intellectual activities and research

2.     Seeking or sharing resources

3.     Completing research projects assigned by teachers (accessing libraries)

4.     Appropriate and proper communication with others through the network

5.     Sharing research, projects and information with others around the world

6.     Discussion Groups

7.     Collaborative learning with other students, teachers and districts

8.     Global information news

9.     Public domain and shareware computer software

10.   “Fair Use” of any information that is legally found on informational networks.

11.   The use is for educational/instructional use ONLY.

 

Only authorized software will be installed on district computers; no person (student or staff) shall install their personal software on district computers.

 

 

 

Students are loaned textbooks, library books, and other school-issued technology for academic use. School property must be returned to the school in the same condition as issued. Failure to do so will result in a student being placed in obligation to the school. 

These obligations are the student’s responsibility to clear. Fees for lost books vary. A price list is available from the librarian.