Student Handbook

Students will operate in a highly structured environment under close supervision through the school day. Monitoring may include video and audio equipment and no talking is allowed in the hallways of the main building at any time.

Stents are permitted in the restroom 1 (one) at a time and failure to adhere to this policy will result in disciplinary actions.

Alternative School rules are in effect 30 minutes before and after school or while students are still in the building or on the grounds, which include the school building, adjacent streets and adjoining properties.

Parents are responsible for the safe transport of students to and from school. while students will be monitored upon arrival and departure, there are no specific regulations regarding who students arrive or depart with or whether they walk to or from school. the school and school system are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur en route to or from school and students are not allowed to walk to and from school.

Driving is a privilege for licensed and insured drivers. Valid driver's licenses and proof of insurance must be on file in the main office. Students without these documents will not be allowed to drive to and from Miller Boyd Alternative School. Drivers must park in the designated area, report to the office each morning, turn in their keys and pick up keys only at the time of departure. The school has the right to inspect any vehicle on campus at any time.

Students are required to keep an Alternative School manual (3-ring binder) containing a copy of the handbook, student's point sheets and any school correspondence. Students must provide their own pencil (no mechanical pencils or ink pens) and paper. Unnecessary items such as gum, candy, pictures, yearbooks, magazines, electronic devices, highlighters and ink pens should not be brought. Personal correspondence or phone numbers are not allowed in the binder.

Only parents/guardians or official personnel may visit during school hours.

Students are subject to searches in accordance with Board Policy 6.303.

Students are expected to be courteous and mannerly to each other and staff. Disrepectful behavior may result in removal from the building. Addressing adults with "Yes Sir", "No Sir", "Yes Ma'am" and "No Ma'am" is the correct way to communicate with every adult at MBAS.

Students are not allowed to use the phone without permission from the principal or their designee.

Students who damage school property must pay for the item and additional legal and school disciplinary actions may be considered.

Students cannot attend summer school while expelled, assigned to the Alternative School or finishing the school year at the Alternative School.

Students must turn in their possessions to the principal or their designee upon arrival. Medication, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, non-legend or legend, should be reported, including any medication taken before school.