Know Your Handbook

Know Your Know Your HandbookHandbook

Presented ByPresented ByMr. GarardMr. Garard

&&Mr. WilsonMr. Wilson

Who We AreWho We Are

Mr. Garard Dean of Students Mr. Garard Dean of Students (A-K) (A-K)

Mr. Wilson Dean of Students Mr. Wilson Dean of Students (L-Z)(L-Z)

General Rules of ConductGeneral Rules of Conduct Possession and/or use of tobacco (includes Possession and/or use of tobacco (includes

smokeless), controlled substances or smokeless), controlled substances or unauthorized medications on the school unauthorized medications on the school grounds or at school related activities are grounds or at school related activities are strictly prohibited. Smoking is not allowed.strictly prohibited. Smoking is not allowed.

No marking on or defacing school property.No marking on or defacing school property.

No loitering on school grounds.No loitering on school grounds.

General Rules of ConductGeneral Rules of Conduct

No running in the building.No running in the building.

No public display of affection No public display of affection on school grounds.on school grounds.


Radios, CD players, IPOD/MP3 players are not Radios, CD players, IPOD/MP3 players are not allowed in the hallways of RTHS. These allowed in the hallways of RTHS. These devices may be allowed in the classroom at the devices may be allowed in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion. teacher’s discretion.

Laser devices, Video Recorders, electronic Laser devices, Video Recorders, electronic games or paging devices (examples are games or paging devices (examples are beepers, beepers, cellular phones)cellular phones) are not to be are not to be brought to school. ALL ELECTRONIC brought to school. ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES WILL BE CONFISCATED AND DEVICES WILL BE CONFISCATED AND DISCIPLINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISCIPLINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CELLPHONE POLICY. CELLPHONE POLICY.

General Rules of ConductGeneral Rules of Conduct No card, dice playing, or gambling on No card, dice playing, or gambling on

school grounds.school grounds.

No profanity or verbal abuse allowed on No profanity or verbal abuse allowed on school grounds.school grounds.

No plagiarism and/or cheating.No plagiarism and/or cheating.

No food or drink allowed in the No food or drink allowed in the classrooms or hallways.classrooms or hallways.


RTHS is a closed campus. Students are RTHS is a closed campus. Students are not to leave the school grounds without not to leave the school grounds without administrative approval.administrative approval.

No skateboards, roller blades, etc. No skateboards, roller blades, etc. allowed on school grounds.allowed on school grounds.

Closed Campus (Cafeteria Closed Campus (Cafeteria Rules)Rules)

All students must eat All students must eat lunch in the cafetorium lunch in the cafetorium unless signed out in the unless signed out in the office by a office by a parent/guardian.parent/guardian.


Failure to follow the proper procedure for Failure to follow the proper procedure for checking out may result in disciplinary checking out may result in disciplinary action.action.

Students may not be excused from Students may not be excused from missing lunch by a parent after the lunch missing lunch by a parent after the lunch period if the student did not check out in period if the student did not check out in the office properly.the office properly.


Students are expected to clean up Students are expected to clean up after themselves in the cafetorium.after themselves in the cafetorium.

Students are expected to remain Students are expected to remain seated during the lunch hour in seated during the lunch hour in order to maintain a safe and order to maintain a safe and orderly environment.orderly environment.

Attendance ProceduresAttendance Procedures When a student must be absent from When a student must be absent from

school, he/she must have his/her school, he/she must have his/her parent/guardian call and notify the school parent/guardian call and notify the school regarding the reason for the absence. regarding the reason for the absence.

Notification should be made on the day of Notification should be made on the day of the absence, but no later than 8:00 a.m. the absence, but no later than 8:00 a.m. on the following day or will be considered on the following day or will be considered an unexcused absence. an unexcused absence.

Attendance ProceduresAttendance Procedures

Excused Absences are to be used for personal Excused Absences are to be used for personal illnesses, family illnesses, medical/dental illnesses, family illnesses, medical/dental appointments, and funerals. appointments, and funerals.

Oversleeping, weather, lack of transportation, Oversleeping, weather, lack of transportation, babysitting are examples of Unexcused babysitting are examples of Unexcused Absences.Absences.

Any extenuating circumstances will need Any extenuating circumstances will need administrative approval.administrative approval.

Planned AbsencePlanned Absence

The administration must approve all planned The administration must approve all planned absences at least one week prior to the absences at least one week prior to the absence.absence.

The student is responsible for communicating The student is responsible for communicating with his/her teacher about assignments and with his/her teacher about assignments and having them turned in on the assigned due having them turned in on the assigned due dates.dates.

Extended days (3 or more) will need the proper Extended days (3 or more) will need the proper form of notification from his/her counselor. form of notification from his/her counselor. This must be signed by an administrator.This must be signed by an administrator.

Absences Allowed per Absences Allowed per SemesterSemester

10 excused absences.10 excused absences.

Beyond 10 days will require a doctor’s Beyond 10 days will require a doctor’s note in order to avoid disciplinary action.note in order to avoid disciplinary action.

Tardiness - “Sweep” and “Keep Tardiness - “Sweep” and “Keep It Moving” policyIt Moving” policy

Not being in the classroom or Not being in the classroom or gym when the final bell rings.gym when the final bell rings.

When a student is tardy, When a student is tardy,

he/she must report to their he/she must report to their assigned class.assigned class.

Tardiness - “Sweep” and Tardiness - “Sweep” and “Keep It Moving” policy“Keep It Moving” policy

11stst hour report to the sweep hour report to the sweep room upon arrivalroom upon arrival

22ndnd-5-5thth hours report directly to hours report directly to class.class.

Tardiness - “Sweep” and Tardiness - “Sweep” and “Keep It Moving” policy“Keep It Moving” policy

Little (t): 1 second – 2 Little (t): 1 second – 2 minutes late, minutes late, ((Referral after 2 Referral after 2 occurrences)occurrences)

Big Big (T)(T)2 Minutes + 2 Minutes + Automatic Referral and a Automatic Referral and a Step.Step.

Tardiness - “Sweep” and “Keep Tardiness - “Sweep” and “Keep It Moving” policyIt Moving” policy

The “The “Keep It MovingKeep It Moving” policy requires ” policy requires students to keep moving to class students to keep moving to class between class periods and after the 7:55 between class periods and after the 7:55 am bell. am bell.

This “Keep It Moving” policy helps This “Keep It Moving” policy helps prevent tardiness and hallway prevent tardiness and hallway altercations between students. altercations between students.

Hall Passport/PermitsHall Passport/Permits

No student shall be in the hall No student shall be in the hall during regular class time without during regular class time without a hall passport/permit issued by a hall passport/permit issued by the teacher responsible for the the teacher responsible for the student during that class time.student during that class time.

Cell Phones / Electronic DevicesCell Phones / Electronic Devices

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices are Cell Phones and Electronic Devices are targeted theft items at school, targeted theft items at school,

Not allowed to be in use or possession Not allowed to be in use or possession between the time that the student enters the between the time that the student enters the building and until the buses leave at the end of building and until the buses leave at the end of the school day.the school day.

The student is to secure and lock these items The student is to secure and lock these items in their hall lockers upon arrival to school. in their hall lockers upon arrival to school.

Cell Phones / Electronic Cell Phones / Electronic DevicesDevices

1st offense1st offense for a Cell Phone / Electronic for a Cell Phone / Electronic Device infraction will result in the device Device infraction will result in the device being taken by school personnel and being taken by school personnel and brought to the attention of their Dean of brought to the attention of their Dean of Students to be picked up by the student Students to be picked up by the student after school and receive a Verbal after school and receive a Verbal Reprimand/Warning.Reprimand/Warning.

Cell Phones / Electronic Cell Phones / Electronic DevicesDevices

Repeat OffenseRepeat Offense Taken to SuperintendentTaken to Superintendent Parents make an appointment to pick upParents make an appointment to pick up Students are not to attempt to pick up phoneStudents are not to attempt to pick up phone

All consecutive offenses will be All consecutive offenses will be considered insubordination and considered insubordination and will be treated with progressive will be treated with progressive and sequential discipline.and sequential discipline.

Dress CodeDress Code

Students are expected to dress in a manner Students are expected to dress in a manner that is not a distraction or disruption to the that is not a distraction or disruption to the educational process at RTHS. The educational process at RTHS. The administration and faculty has the responsibility administration and faculty has the responsibility to determine what is inappropriate attire for the to determine what is inappropriate attire for the school setting. Examples of inappropriate attire school setting. Examples of inappropriate attire include but are not limited to the following:include but are not limited to the following:


Clothing or articles which are excessively Clothing or articles which are excessively soiled, torn or ragged.soiled, torn or ragged.

Clothing displaying, a weapon, Clothing displaying, a weapon, ammunition, vulgar writing or symbols or ammunition, vulgar writing or symbols or sexual references or suggestive remarkssexual references or suggestive remarks. .


Clothing that is Clothing that is excessively revealingexcessively revealing such as short such as short mini- skirts, shorts that are mini- skirts, shorts that are less than mid-thigh in less than mid-thigh in lengthlength, tank tops, loosely fitting and low cut halter tops, , tank tops, loosely fitting and low cut halter tops, mesh shirts (unless a t-shirt is worn underneath), or mesh shirts (unless a t-shirt is worn underneath), or shirts which expose the midriffshirts which expose the midriff. All students, male and . All students, male and female, must wear tops that have a minimum of 2” of female, must wear tops that have a minimum of 2” of material passing over the shoulder. No garment may material passing over the shoulder. No garment may be worn that exposes undergarments.be worn that exposes undergarments.

No tops, shorts, or skirts which reveal torso or No tops, shorts, or skirts which reveal torso or

underwear while sitting, standing, or walking.underwear while sitting, standing, or walking.


Sleeveless shirts may not have an opening larger than Sleeveless shirts may not have an opening larger than the area of a normal sleeve opening (unless a shirt is the area of a normal sleeve opening (unless a shirt is worn underneath).worn underneath).

Clothing with alcohol, tobacco, or controlled Clothing with alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances advertisements or references.substances advertisements or references.

Hats, head kerchiefs/bandannas or other headgear will Hats, head kerchiefs/bandannas or other headgear will

not be not be worn or carriedworn or carried in the building at any time by in the building at any time by males or females. All hats are to be placed in the males or females. All hats are to be placed in the locker upon arrival to school and are to stay there for locker upon arrival to school and are to stay there for the entire school day. the entire school day.


Anything that can be construed as being Anything that can be construed as being a weapon or ammunition cannot be a weapon or ammunition cannot be carried or worn. This includes any chains carried or worn. This includes any chains long enough to wrap around the broad long enough to wrap around the broad part of the palm of the hand.part of the palm of the hand.

Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must be worn at all times. Shower Shower shoes and house slippers are not shoes and house slippers are not acceptable footwear.acceptable footwear.

Dress CodeDress Code Sunglasses unless prescribed by a Sunglasses unless prescribed by a

doctor or approved by the administration.doctor or approved by the administration. Spandex shorts unless worn under Spandex shorts unless worn under

overshorts, which cover spandex shorts.overshorts, which cover spandex shorts. Spiked apparel, spiked accessories, Spiked apparel, spiked accessories,

animal collars, or chains that can be used animal collars, or chains that can be used as a weapon.as a weapon.

Student I.D. CardsStudent I.D. Cards

RTHS students are required to have their RTHS students are required to have their identification cards with them at all times. identification cards with them at all times.

Students are to carry their I.D. cards when Students are to carry their I.D. cards when boarding the RTHS busses. boarding the RTHS busses.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in Failure to follow these guidelines may result in disciplinary action. disciplinary action.

A fee will be charged to replace lost cards.A fee will be charged to replace lost cards.

School Bus Transportation / School Bus Transportation / Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities

The driver is in full charge of the bus and The driver is in full charge of the bus and pupils. pupils.

Students who are uncooperative, disruptive or Students who are uncooperative, disruptive or disobedient are subject to suspension or disobedient are subject to suspension or revocation of bus transportation privileges.revocation of bus transportation privileges.

The student handbook is in effect before, The student handbook is in effect before, during, and after the bus transportation to and during, and after the bus transportation to and from school (this includes field trips, etc.).from school (this includes field trips, etc.).

DetentionDetention

A teacher issued detention is to be served with A teacher issued detention is to be served with the teacher before school or after school and the teacher before school or after school and not to exceed 30 minutes. not to exceed 30 minutes.

An Administrative issued detention is a An Administrative issued detention is a directed study hall and is to be served on the directed study hall and is to be served on the assigned date. These detentions are held assigned date. These detentions are held Monday through Friday from 7:10 to 7:50 a.m., Monday through Friday from 7:10 to 7:50 a.m., or 3:10 to 4:00 p.m., in the sweep room, or 3:10 to 4:00 p.m., in the sweep room,

DetentionDetention Students are required to be on time and bring Students are required to be on time and bring

books, appropriate reading materials, and/or books, appropriate reading materials, and/or assignments needed. assignments needed.

There will be no talking, eating, or hall permits. There will be no talking, eating, or hall permits. Students are responsible for their own Students are responsible for their own

transportation arrangements. transportation arrangements. Please consult the student handbook for Please consult the student handbook for

extended details. extended details.

Failure to serve will result in SSSFailure to serve will result in SSS

Saturday Supervised Study Saturday Supervised Study (SSS)(SSS)

This directed study hall will be held This directed study hall will be held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the library or other 11:30 a.m., in the library or other designated room. designated room.

There will be no talking, eating, etc. There will be no talking, eating, etc. and bathroom privileges are limited. and bathroom privileges are limited.

Students are responsible for their Students are responsible for their own transportation arrangements.own transportation arrangements.

Saturday Supervised Study Saturday Supervised Study (SSS)(SSS)

The students are to use the East Wing The students are to use the East Wing Entrance at 7:45 a.m. and report directly Entrance at 7:45 a.m. and report directly to the library or other designated room for to the library or other designated room for check in. check in.

Students are required to be on time and Students are required to be on time and to bring books, appropriate reading to bring books, appropriate reading materials, and/or assignments needed. materials, and/or assignments needed.

Any student who arrives to the East Wing Any student who arrives to the East Wing doors after 8:00 a.m. will be considered doors after 8:00 a.m. will be considered an unexcused absence/truant. an unexcused absence/truant.

Saturday Supervised StudySaturday Supervised Study

In case of emergency, please contact the In case of emergency, please contact the appropriate Dean of Students at appropriate Dean of Students at extension # 1104 (A-K), or #1106 (L-Z) extension # 1104 (A-K), or #1106 (L-Z) by 8am on the next school day of by 8am on the next school day of attendance in order for a school attendance in order for a school administrator to consider the administrator to consider the circumstances for a possible excused circumstances for a possible excused absence and reschedule with the absence and reschedule with the parent/guardian. Please consult the parent/guardian. Please consult the student handbook for extended details. student handbook for extended details.

Request to See Your Request to See Your DeanDean

Fill out a request in the main Fill out a request in the main officeoffice

Hand it to a secretaryHand it to a secretary Return to classReturn to class Your dean will call for youYour dean will call for you

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