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Procedures & Regulations
A student's attire can affect his/her attitude, academic performance and behavior, as well as that of others. Maintaining appropriate dress and grooming is a positive contributing factor in creating an educational environment that is conducive of meaningful academic study. Any type of dress that solicits undue attention, is unsafe, disrupts school or detracts from the learning environment is not acceptable. Students are expected to dress responsibly for school. Specific types of clothing and or accessories that are not permitted at Exeter Township School District include, but are not limited to the following:
- Clothing that is revealing or generally exposes private parts of the body.
- Clothing or jewelry that violates the Exeter Township School District Policy 218.1 is not to be worn in the building including; gloves, belts, bracelets and necklaces that feature sharp edges.
- Clothing or jewelry that promotes or makes reference to drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
- Clothing under which undergarments are visible.
- Clothing or jewelry that promotes or makes reference to weapons, violence, gang affiliation, sex, sexism and/or ethnic/racial prejudices.
- Clothing or jewelry with suggestive themes and or obscene pictures, words or gestures.
- Sunglasses may not be worn in the building unless they are transition lenses.
- Footwear must be worn at all times.
- Coats, hats, caps, bandanas or other head coverings are not to be worn in the building and should be removed during the school day.
- Head coverings worn for cultural, ethnic, religious, health or other reasons shall be considered exempt from this rule.
- In addition to the aforementioned criteria, the administration reserves the right to make a decision regarding the decency of student dress.
When a student’s dress is representative of a danger to his/her health, safety or welfare or creates a distraction to the learning environment, the administration will request that the student change his/her clothing. A violation of the dress code may result in disciplinary action. Students may be required to wear specific types of clothing while participating in physical education classes and other activities.
Students have a 20-minute play period each day. Depending on the weather, this can occur indoors or outdoors. When the weather is satisfactory, a note must be presented for students to stay indoors during the play period. All students may be required to remain indoors during inclement weather. Outdoor play periods will occur when the real feel temperature is above 20 degrees. However, when colder than 32 degrees, the time frame may be shortened. All students are encouraged to take advantage of the outdoor recess program. Students that refuse to play safely or exhibit rough behaviors can have time out during the play period. Chronic problems will be referred to the principal for further action.
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in hallways. Students are expected to be in class during class periods. Students in the hallways while classes are in session must have a hall pass from their teacher. Students are expected to respect classroom instruction. Cameras have been installed throughout the halls to assist in maintaining school safety.
Students should not be loitering or socializing in the bathrooms. Bathroom stalls are to be used by one student at a time.
Philosophy
The library provides a welcoming, safe place for all students to read, learn, research, and collaborate. Students will participate in a variety of activities to promote the enjoyment of reading and learning.
Overdue Procedure
Students are encouraged to use the resources in our library and asked to return the items as soon as possible (and before they are due) so that others may use them. Students with overdue books will not be able to take out the maximum allowable amount of books until the overdue books are returned.
Students who suffer the loss of personal or school property should report the loss to the office immediately. We will provide assistance in finding or recovering the lost item to the extent that is reasonable or possible. Students are encouraged to understand that the school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Students are discouraged from bringing valuables, electronic devices or extra money to school. Lost-and-found articles are stored in the Main Office.
In order to conduct an effective public relations program, Exeter Township School District shares news about activities and events that occur within the schools. To do this, names and photos of students might be placed in district publications, as well as names, photos and video images could appear in the local media. Respecting the right to privacy, parents/guardians are asked to notify the student’s school office if there are any objections to their child’s name, photo or video image appearing in district publications (including the website or social media) or local media. It will be assumed that parental/guardian permission for the above activities is granted for the school year unless a written denial of permission is provided by the parent or guardian and is on file in the child’s school.
All visitors must report to the Main Office and obtain a visitor’s badge. Exeter Township School District uses the Raptor program to screen visitors; visitors will be required to submit a state-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license).
Student Expression/Distribution & Posting of Materials
Policy 220 requires that distribution and/or posting of printed materials occur only in places and during times approved by the building principal.
Although we value students’ privacy, there are times that it is necessary to search a student if there is a reasonable suspicion that he/she is concealing or carrying something, possession of which is either in violation of the law or of school rules. Refer to Policy 226.
As part of such an investigation, the student will be given an opportunity to voluntarily disclose the suspected property prior to the search in the presence of at least two staff members, one of which is an administrator.
- Reasonable Suspicion
- In the school environment (and at school-sponsored activities), a search is permissible where a school official has reasonable suspicion, based on the totality of the circumstances, for suspecting that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated either the law or rules of the school. Reasonable suspicion must be based on individualized suspicion of wrongdoing.
- Search Policy Statement
- To maintain order and discipline and to protect the safety and welfare of students and personnel, school authorities may search a student, student lockers or student automobiles under the circumstances outlined below and may seize illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search.
- Personal Searches
- A student’s person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, cell phone, etc.) may be searched whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal or unauthorized materials.
- Locker Searches
- Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school. Lockers may be searched whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal or unauthorized materials.
- Bus Cameras
- The Exeter Township School District School Policy 810.2 authorizes the use of video and audio recording on school buses and school vehicles.
- Seizure of Illegal Materials
- If a properly conducted search yields illegal or contraband materials, such findings shall be turned over to the proper legal authorities for ultimate disposition.
Textbooks in Pennsylvania are purchased for student use at public expense. Each book is stamped on the inside of the front cover. Students are held responsible for the loss of or damage to school books and school property. Students must pay replacement costs for any damaged or lost textbooks.