CARDINAL GUIDE
DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (7-12)
3866 Rochester Road
Dryden, MI 48428
www.dryden.k12.mi.us
Revised: August 2013
WELCOME
Welcome to Dryden Community Schools! We hope that your years with us are both enjoyable and
productive.
We believe that excellence is derived from those of us - staff, students, and parents who work together to
achieve success. It is now your responsibility to become part of that network and team.
SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND POLICIES
DRYDEN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DRYDEN, MICHIGAN
Grades 7-12
Dryden Community Schools, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to the encouragement of
personal responsibility, consistent academic improvement, respect for self and others, and an
appreciation for life-long learning to prepare our students to enter a diverse and ever-changing world.
Be advised that any and all items are subject to revisions by school administration. Such changes will be
posted online.
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2013-2014
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Richard Nash, President
Glenn Hojnacki, Vice President
Susan Polakowski, Secretary
Joanne Barnier, Treasurer
Kent Gierman, Trustee
Lori Angel, Trustee
Richard Kage, Trustee
FOREWORD
The Cardinal Guide has been prepared to supply students, parents and faculty with the
essential information needed for a successful and rewarding high school experience. The policies
and procedures in the guide have been authorized by the Dryden Board of Education for the welfare
of the entire school community. Please become familiar with the contents of this booklet.
INTRODUCTION
Two sections comprise the Cardinal Guide. The first section contains student information
which will answer most questions regarding school operation. The second section details student
rights and responsibilities necessary for the well being of all those within our educational system.
ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
The standards of conduct that are in this handbook regarding drugs and alcohol are applicable
to students in the district and clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as any part of any of its
activities.
Information about drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation and re-entry programs is
available from the counselor. Compliance with the standards of conduct regarding illicit drugs and
alcohol is mandatory.
ELASTIC CLAUSE
The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with the rules, procedures and policies of
the Dryden Schools. The contents represent a combination of State Law, school board policy and
administrative rules. The administration reserves the right to discipline and impose penalties that are
not specifically stated in the handbook. Also, the administration may delete or modify existing rules.
Mary Finnigan - Principal
Alan Margrif – Athletic Director
Kimberly Fleming - Counselor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STUDENT INFORMATION
AIDS/HIV Education
Attendance
Awards and Scholarships
Breakfast/Lunch
Building Use
Class Officers/Student Council
Community Relations
Counseling Services
Curriculum Guide
Dance Regulations
Dress Code
Driving and Parking
Dropping Classes
Dual Enrollment
Early Dismissal/Leaving School Grounds
Electronic Equipment
Enrollment
Field Trips
Fire, Tornado, and Other Emergency Drills
Fundraisers
Grade Change Request
Graduation and Promotion Requirements/Grading System
Hall Passes
Injuries and Accidents
Insurance
Lapeer County Educational and Technical Center
Lapeer County Educational and Technical Center Visitation
Library
Lockers
Lost and Found
Marking Period/Semester Honor Roll
Medication
National Honor Society
Passes to Area Outside of Building
Passing Time
Protection of Civil Rights - Students
Publicity
Repeating Classes
Reporting of Grades
Reproductive Health
Right to Privacy/Student Directory
School Closings
School Security
Textbooks
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Transcripts
Visitors
Withdrawal From School
Work Permits
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Introduction to Rights and Responsibilities
Basic Student Rights
Basic Student Responsibilities
Responsibilities of Parents
Responsibilities of Teachers
Responsibilities of Counselor
Responsibilities of the School Principal
Administrative Policies and Procedures
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
Right to Publish
Search and Seizure
School Records
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Policy
Philosophy
Procedures
Definitions
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APPENDICES
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Academic Lettering Criteria
Rank in Class
Bus Regulations
Athletic Code
Cafeteria Regulations
Dryden High School Fight Song
Dryden Cardinals Spirit Song
Student Council Constitution
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STUDENT INFORMATION
AIDS/HIV INFORMATION
In accordance with Public Act 185 of 1987, Dryden High School will teach about Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) at the following level: Grades 7 – 12, and as part of the high school
Health curriculum.
Parents/guardians will be notified in advance when the unit will be taught and will be advised as to
the content of the course. The material will be available in the high school office for
parents’/guardians’ review. By law, parents/guardians have the right to excuse their child from
participating in the classes which include AIDS/HIV instruction if they choose. If parents wish to
exercise the right to excuse their student(s), without penalty, from instruction on AIDS/HIV, they must
fill out the required form that is available in the high school office.
ATTENDANCE
Board Attendance Philosophy: The board believes that attendance is one of the most important factors
in each student’s education. The board believes that it is impossible to realize the full measure of the
potential education available unless each student attends school on a regular basis.
Attendance General Guidelines
State law requires school attendance until the age of sixteen for students who turned 11 on or before
December 1, 2009. Students who turned 11 after December 1, 2009, or who entered grade 6 after 2009,
must attend school until the age of 18. Because we believe that regular school attendance is an asset to
the learning process, the following attendance guidelines and procedures have been established:
 Students are required to attend all of their scheduled classes.
 Students will be allowed six (6) absences in each class period per marking period. Marking period
grades will be lowered by one full grade (10%) for each absence 7 through 9. Earning the 10 th
absence in any class will result in a failing grade.
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Parents will be notified by letter on the student’s sixth (6th) and tenth (10th) absences.
 Junior High School students (trimester classes only) will be allowed eight (8) absences per class
period each marking period. Marking period grades will be lowered by one full grade (10%) for
each absence 9 through 11. Earning the 12th absence in any class will result in a failing grade.
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Parents will be notified by letter on the student’s sixth (8th) and tenth (12th) absences.
 Students will not be withdrawn from failed classes unless there are resultant behavior problems.
Exempt Absences – not included in absence total:
 Suspensions imposed by administrators
 School related absences – examples:
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Field trips
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Student Council, Class, and NHS Meetings
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Guidance office appointments
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Athletic events
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Testing (MEAP, MME, PLAN, PSAT, Explore)
Death of immediate family member
Documented medical appointments (note required within 5 school days)
Court appearances (note required within 5 school days)
Religious holidays
Tardiness
Tardiness may result in additional absences.
Students who arrive tardy to school (i.e. arrive after 7:15 a.m.) must report to the Main Office and will be
marked tardy. Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. (but before the start of 2 nd hour) will be considered
absent for 1st hour.
Students who are tardy for any class other than first hour will report directly to class and not to the office.
If more than 15 minutes late, the student will be considered absent.
Early Dismissal
Early dismissal may result in additional absences.
Students missing more than 15 minutes from class due to early dismissal will be considered absent that
class period (unless the dismissal is related to the exempt absences previously listed).
Tardies and Early Dismissals will accumulate on a quarterly basis by hour with the following
consequences:
Any combination of three tardies and/or early dismissals in a class period (less than 15 minutes each) will
be considered an absence. Absences accrued from tardies and/or early dismissals count toward the 6
allowable absences per class. Teachers will contact parents/guardians for every three (3) tardies/early
dismissals accrued.
Attendance Procedures
If an absence is anticipated, a pre-arranged absence permit must be completed prior to the date of
absence (this applies to a whole day or part of a day absent). For an unexpected absence, it is the
student’s responsibility to have a parent or guardian call the high school at 796-2266 ext. 2105, between
7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. If the parent/guardian does not call, the student will
be required to bring in a written excuse from the parent or guardian. If a written excuse is not brought to
the office within five (5) school days, the absence will be considered unexcused.
Makeup Work: Excused/Unexcused Absences
Work missed during absences shall be made up for credit with the help of the teacher(s) or school
personnel. Assignments should be made up prior to the absence whenever possible (pre-arranged
absences).
In the event of suspension, course work (including tests) shall be made up for credit and will be due the
day that the student returns to school.
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Except for absences due to suspension, students are given an extra day to make up work they missed
while absent. Example: If a student was absent three (3) days due to illness, he/she will have four (4)
school days to make up missed work upon return to school. For example: if a student is absent on
Monday and Tuesday, the student will pick up missed work on Wednesday and the assignments are due
the following Tuesday. Exception: Special cases may be reviewed by the Principal in the event of
extenuating circumstances.
Additional Absence Information:
Special trips or family vacations should be planned during vacation periods and weekends so that the
school program can proceed without unnecessary interruption. Parents/guardians who choose to take
their student out of scheduled school programs, must realize that they are placing the student at an
academic disadvantage; absences accrued due to trips/vacations count toward absence totals.
If, at any time during the day, a student finds it necessary to leave the building, the student must obtain
permission from office personnel and a parent or guardian and enter his or her name and destination on
a sign-out sheet. Leaving school property without authorization will result in disciplinary action. Students
are not to leave school property during or between classes.
Students will not be released from school to take or transport other students to or from school without
office and parental permission.
Students who do not follow the provisions of this law are subject to a petition of truancy being filed with
the Lapeer County Probate Court.
Suspension(s)
If school is not held, suspension will be moved to the next day(s) of attendance.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunity information is on the Counselor’s website.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Breakfasts and lunches are served daily and may be purchased on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
BUILDING USE
Any Dryden community group or organization wishing to use a school facility must submit a Building
Use Form to the building office for approval as far in advance as possible. A minimum of 24 hour
notice is required.
CLASS OFFICERS/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
Refer to Appendix H for eligibility requirements for Class Officers/Student Council.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Relationships are an integral component of the educational process. To that end, every effort should
be made to resolve conflicts with the staff member most directly involved. Complaints concerning
school personnel shall be handled by the administrator directly responsible for that individual. If the
administrator cannot satisfactorily solve the problem, it shall be brought before the Superintendent. If
the Superintendent cannot satisfactorily solve the problem, it shall be brought before the Board of
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Education at a regular or special meeting. The item will subsequently be addressed in open or
closed session, according to the desire of the person involved.
If any complaint is brought to a member of the Board of Education, he/she will refer the matter to the
appropriate administrator.
Constructive criticism of the school is welcome through whatever medium when it is motivated by a
sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational program and to equip the school to perform
its task more effectively.
Complaints Concerning Instructional Material:
It is recognized that opinions differ concerning appropriateness of instructional materials used in the
school. Occasionally, an individual or group may find instructional materials used in the school in
conflict with their views. The administration has established procedures for handling any such
complaints when they are received.
COUNSELING SERVICES
A counselor is available to assist students with personal decisions that impact progress in school. All
students are encouraged to contact the counselor if they need help of any kind.
CURRICULUM GUIDE
A curriculum guide is available to acquaint both parents/guardians and students with curriculum
offerings. This guide is available in the counseling office and on the counseling webpage.
DANCE REGULATIONS (Junior High School)
Only Dryden Junior High School students in grades 7 and 8 will be admitted to junior high dances.
No junior high student may attend a high school dance.
To participate in co-curricular activities, including dances, students must be in school a minimum of
the last four class periods during the day of the activity or have a prearranged absence through the
main office for a reason other than illness. Students may not leave the building during a dance and
then return to the dance; this no re-entry rule is strictly enforced.
DANCE REGULATIONS (High School)
Only Dryden High School students in grades 9 - 12 will be admitted to high school dances, unless
prior approval from the Principal is attained. Guest forms are available in the Office.
If a student wishes to bring a guest, he/she should secure a pass from the office during school hours
prior to the dance. Students are responsible for their visitor’s actions. Any violation of rules will result
in ejection from the dance and dance suspension for the remainder of the school year and/or school
suspension. Guests for high school dances must be at least a 9 th grader and no older than 20.
Dryden High School Prom is a Junior/Senior Prom put on traditionally by the Junior class. Any Junior
or Senior who is enrolled at Dryden High School may go to the Prom with his/her date or as an
individual. Freshman and sophomores who are enrolled at Dryden High School may go if their date
is a Junior or Senior at Dryden High School.
To participate in co-curricular activities, including dances, students must be in school a minimum of
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the last four (4) class periods during the day of the activity or have a prearranged absence through
the main office for a reason other than illness.
Students may not leave the building during a dance and then return to the dance; this no re-entry rule
is strictly enforced. This includes school and/or the prom venue.
Doors will be locked an hour after each dance begins and no one will be admitted thereafter.
DRESS CODE
Student dress and appearance are integral factors in creating a positive educational environment. Staff
members strive to be aware of contemporary dress and grooming styles, but ask both students and
parents to keep in mind that school is operated for the educational growth of youth in an atmosphere of
dignity and seriousness of purpose. Students have the right to determine their patterns of dress and
grooming, provided it does not create a health or safety hazard and does not interfere with the
educational purposes of the school. Appropriate shoes and clothing should be worn at all times.
The following guidelines should be adhered to:
 Shorts/Skirts/Dresses - must be little fingertip in length when hands are at side
 Jeans/pants with inappropriate holes may not be worn
 All clothing must cover undergarments
 Tops must be long enough to tuck in at the waistline
 Sleeveless open-sided tee shirts may not be worn
 Items which bare the back to the waistline or have plunging necklines may not be
worn
 Tank tops/sleeveless shirts/sleeveless dresses can be worn with straps that are
1” wide at the narrowest point
 Clothing which advertises or supports alcohol, drugs, sexual activity/content,
profanity, and tobacco products may not be worn
 Hats, head coverings, or hoodies may not be worn during passing or in class
The Principal or designee will have the final decision on what is/is not permitted.
Students wearing the above mentioned will be asked and required to make the necessary
modification before attending further classes. Any time lost due to changing clothes or calling home
can be considered as unexcused.
EXCEPTION TO THE ABOVE MAY BE MADE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES
DRIVING AND PARKING
Students must have a valid driver’s license and parking pass. Students can obtain a parking permit
from the office. Student must not park in the first three rows of the parking lot. Parking permits must
be displayed at all times.
Violations or abuse of any driving regulations could result in the loss of driving privileges and/or
towing of the student’s car at owner’s expense as well as referral to a police agency.
All students who attend the Lapeer County Education and Technology Center (ETC) will be required
to ride the bus both to and from the Center.
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1. Temporary driving passes are issued only by the high school office. This also applies to
riders. If a student misses the ETC bus, a parent/guardian must take the student to ETC or the
student will stay in the high school office.
2. Any student being discourteous to the bus driver may be eliminated from the ETC
program.
3. A.M. ETC students must exit the bus and move directly into the school building upon arrival at
school. P.M. ETC students must remain in the school until boarding the bus at the rear of the
school. Violations of either of the above are addressed in the Student Discipline section.
4. All school rules apply to students on the ETC bus.
DROPPING CLASS(ES)
If a student wants to drop a class after the drop and add period has passed, the following will
happen:
1. Parent conference with teacher of specific class.
2. Letter sent or given to counselor stating reasons why child needs to drop class.
3. An “E” for the semester will be given for class (count when figuring G.P.A.), and transcript
will indicate withdrawal also.
4. Assignment of a class will be made by the counselor if one is available.
Exceptions to the above are:
a. Special needs students
b. Scheduling errors
DUAL ENROLLMENT
The Michigan State Legislature passed Public Act 160 of 1996, the Postsecondary Enrollment
Options Act and Public Act 258 of 2000, the Career and Technical Preparation Act also known as the
"Dual Enrollment" bills. These bills modify and expand on provisions of the State School Aid Act
providing for students to earn college credit while in high school. The bills also require that the board
of a school district or public school academy ensure that each student in eighth grade or higher be
given information about college course taking opportunities. The classes that students are eligible for
must not be offered by the high school or academy and must lead towards postsecondary credit,
accreditation, certification and/or licensing. For additional information and eligibility requirements,
contact the counselor.
EARLY DISMISSAL/LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
If a student must leave school before the regular dismissal time he/she must do the following:
1. Bring a note from a parent/guardian or have a parent/guardian call the main office
requesting the dismissal.
2. The Main Office will provide a slip indicating time of early dismissal to be shown to the teacher.
3. Sign out in the office before leaving the building.
Students Leaving School
If a student is to leave school with a person other than his or her parents/guardians, the following
procedure must be followed:
1. The person must be listed as the emergency contact on the student enrollment form and
provide photo identification to office personnel.
2. Student must sign out in office when leaving.
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
If iPods, MP3 players, cellular phones, gaming devices, and related accessories are used, sound or
vibrate in class, the equipment will be confiscated and parents/guardians may be required to come to
school and claim the equipment. These devices may be used at lunch and during passing times
only. Dryden Community Schools is not responsible for personal equipment brought to school that is
lost or stolen. However, teachers may grant limited permission for the use of these devices for
academic purposes. Photography in any form is prohibited in restricted areas such as restrooms and
locker rooms
ENROLLMENT
All students who are enrolled at Dryden High School, who are in grades 7 – 12, will have a seven
period schedule. The exception to this will be students who are dual enrolled in a postsecondary
institution during the district’s regular academic year. All exceptions to this rule will be reviewed by
the building principal.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are planned for educational purposes to meet classroom objectives. All trips must be
approved by the Principal. All field trips for overnight must be approved by the Board of Education.
Dryden High School sponsored field trips require a permission slip signed by parent/guardian.
Students may be excluded from field trips for behavior problems, poor attendance, excessive
tardiness, or poor performance in classes. Students accept full responsibility for their actions on the
trip. Students will be held to the same rules they follow when regular classes are in session.
Students are responsible for getting assignments for the day(s) they are absent and turning them in
on time.
FIRE, TORNADO, & OTHER EMERGENCY DRILLS
Maps indicating fire drill and tornado drill routes are posted in each classroom. When an alarm
sounds or an announcement is made, quickly and safely follow appropriate procedures.
FUNDRAISERS
All fundraising projects must be approved by the building principal. Fundraising request forms are
available in the Main Office. Athletic fundraisers must have the approval of both the Athletic Director
(A.D.) and building principal. A final financial report is due to the building principal upon completion
of the fundraiser.
GRADE CHANGE REQUEST
Definitions associated with grade change policy:
Grade:
The letter or numeric evaluation given to a student by a teacher for a grading
period.
Student:
The parent(s) or legal guardian of an individual enrolled in the district, under the
age of 18, or an individual enrolled in the district who is 18 years of age or older.
Superintendent:
The Superintendent or person(s) designated by the Superintendent to act on
behalf of the Superintendent.
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Review Panel:
A panel composed of two board members appointed annually by the board prior
to September 15, three teachers employed by the district and appointed annually
by their bargaining unit prior to September 15 of each school year, and the
superintendent who shall act as chairperson of the review panel.
No student grade changes shall be made by district personnel unless the student’s teacher of record
has been informed.
No district employee shall change a grade given by the teacher of record unless the grade change is
made in compliance with the following procedures:
A student seeking a grade change shall submit to the building principal within 20 calendar days after
receipt of notice of the grade a written request for a grade change stating the reason(s) for the
proposed grade change:
1. Within ten calendar days of receipt of the request, the building principal shall submit the
request to the teacher of record and meet with the teacher to review the request.
2. Within ten calendar days of the meeting, the teacher shall submit to the building principal a
written response to the request, unless the teacher concurs in writing with the grade change.
3. The building principal shall, within five calendar days of receipt of the teacher’s response,
notify the student that the teacher has concurred and that the grade has been changed or
provide the student with a copy of the teacher’s response and inform the student that in order
to seek further review, the student must submit to the superintendent a written request for the
review panel within ten calendar days.
Within ten calendar days of receipt of a request for review by the review panel, the
Superintendent shall notify the teacher, the student and the review panel members of the time,
date and place for the review panel meeting. This meeting shall occur not less than seven or
more than 15 calendar days after receipt of the request for review.
The review panel shall meet at the time, date and place designated by the Superintendent.
At the review panel meeting:
1. The teacher shall present the reason(s) for the grade, provide a copy of any written procedure
pursuant to which the grade was determined and state the educational rationale for the grade.
2. The student shall state the reason(s) for requesting the change. Such written information as
may be deemed appropriate by the chairperson will be accepted for review by the review
panel.
3. The review panel shall determine, by majority vote, whether or not to change the grade.
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The review panel shall issue its decision in writing within 15 calendar days stating a brief
summary for its decision.
The decision of the review panel shall be given, in writing, to the teacher and student as soon
as practicable.
If the review panel determines not to change the grade, the student will be notified, in writing,
within ten calendar days.
If the review panel determines to change the grade, the teacher shall be notified, in writing,
within ten calendar days and the teacher shall be informed that the teacher may appeal the
decision of the review panel by filing a written request for appeal with the board secretary not
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The board shall set a time, date and place to meet to hear the teacher’s objection to the grade
change. The student may appear at this meeting.
The board shall rule on the appeal, but shall not identify the student or teacher by name and
shall comply with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended, with regard to the confidentiality of student records.
The board shall direct the Superintendent to furnish written notification to the teacher and the
student of its decision within five calendar days and which decision shall be final and binding
upon the teacher and the student.
GRADUATION AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS/GRADING SYSTEM
Dryden High School is a four-year high school. Credits toward graduation can be earned in grades 8,
9, 10, 11, and 12. A Scope and Sequence of graduation requirements is available in the Counseling
Office.
High school promotion requirements by graduating class:
Class of 2014
Credits to achieve junior status = 12.5
Credits to achieve senior status = 18.5
Credits to graduate = 25.5
Class of 2015 and beyond
Credits to achieve sophomore status = 6
Credits to achieve junior status = 12
Credits to achieve senior status = 18
Credits to graduate = 25
Requalification for class standing will be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. Semester
changes will only affect students who have fallen behind.
Participation in commencement and all related senior activities is limited to those seniors who have
met, or are expected to meet, all requirements for graduation. Behavioral violations may result in
exclusion from graduation activities.
To be eligible for a Dryden High School diploma, students must fulfill the Michigan Merit Curriculum
requirements, local requirements, and elective classes offered through Dryden High School. Preapproved alternative courses MAY be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Students who transfer
to Dryden High School may have their earned credits applied toward their Dryden High School
diploma.
Students who are in jeopardy of not graduating with their cohort due to loss of credit may be allowed
to enroll in and complete pre-approved summer school and/or night school courses for credit. Any
courses taken without approval from the Dryden High School counselor will not be considered as
fulfilling Dryden High School graduation requirements. All expenses associated with the approved
summer and/or night school courses will be the responsibility of the student. The student will only be
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allowed to take course work for credit recovery. It is the responsibility of the student to make
arrangements to have documentation of successful completion of any course work sent to the high
school guidance office in a timely fashion.
Unique circumstances may warrant an appeal of this policy. All appeals should be directed to the
Superintendent, who will decide if the appeal should be granted. The Superintendent’s decision is
final.
Testing Out
Credit will be given to a student who is not enrolled in a course but who has exhibited a reasonable
level of mastery of the subject matter of the course by attaining a grade of no less than an 80% on
the comprehensive final exam and/or projects. Credit will be assigned on a credit only basis and will
not be included in the calculation of a student’s grade point average. Credit will be accepted as
fulfillment of a requirement in a course sequence and will count toward fulfillment of graduation
requirements. A student may not try to test out of a class that he or she has previously failed.
The test out periods will be one week prior to or during the week of exams for each semester. All
reasonable attempts should be made to notify the counselor of intent to test out during the first
marking period of the semester. A student will be allowed one chance to test out of a specific class.
Numeric Grade Values:
A
AB+
B
BC+
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4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
(92.5%)
(89.5%)
(86.5%)
(82.5%)
(79.5%)
(76.5%)
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CD+
D
DE
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2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
(72.5%)
(69.5%)
(66.5%)
(62.5%)
(59.5%)
(59% and lower)
Incompletes are the responsibility of the student and must be made up within the following marking
period. If not made up, all missing work will be factored in as zeroes and will be used in the
calculation of the final grade..
HALL PASSES
Students are not allowed out of class, during the scheduled class period, without permission from a
staff member.
INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS
All injuries and accidents must be reported to a teacher or the office immediately. An accident form
must be filled out and filed in the office as soon as possible.
INSURANCE
The school does not provide accident or health insurance for students.
LAPEER COUNTY EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
The Lapeer County Education and Technology Center (ETC) is an extension of the Dryden High
School. While attending the ETC, students are considered a part of Dryden High School and are,
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therefore, subject to the same rules as all high school students. The ETC has a set of rules outlined
in their own handbook, which must be followed by students who wish to attend.
On days when the Lapeer County Education and Technology Center is closed for any reason
including inclement weather and conferences, ETC students should not report to the high school
during the time they normally attend the center.
Students who are dropped from the Lapeer County Education and Technology Center during a
semester will receive 1 – 3 hours of E’s and then rescheduled at the semester.
LAPEER COUNTY EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER VISITATION
Tenth grade students will have the opportunity to visit the Lapeer Education and Technology Center
in order to explore enrollment options for the 11th grade.
LIBRARY
The library is available to students during the school day. If a student enters the library, other than
with his/her class, a pass from a classroom teacher must be presented to the librarian. All the library
materials must be checked out before being removed from the library. Fines will be assessed and
library privileges will be revoked if books are not returned on time. Library privileges may be lost for
improper library conduct.
LOCKERS
Lockers are provided for all students. Locker combinations are changed on each set of lockers as
each class graduates. It is the responsibility of the student to protect the privacy of his or her locker
combination to avoid problems. Lockers should be kept locked at all times.
LOST AND FOUND
Please return any found articles to the office. Check the Commons Area for lost items.
MARKING PERIOD/SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Students who earn a 3.0 average or better in any marking period and/or semester, without any grade
below a “C-“ appearing anywhere on the report card (including exams), will be placed on the marking
period honor roll and/or semester honor roll.
MEDICATION
At times it is necessary for students to take medication during the school day. Medication will be
dispensed under the following conditions:
1. Medicine must be in its original container and prescribed for the student.
2. Parent/guardian must bring medication to school and also pick up leftover medication.
3. A parent/guardian permission form to administer medication at school must be signed and
filed in the
Main Office.
4. Medication must be administered in the presence of a second adult.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Annually, students are selected for induction into the National Honor Society. This is one of the
highest honors that can be bestowed on Dryden High School students. Members of the society are
students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership and service and who possess high standards
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of character.
Selection Procedures:
1. To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a member of the Junior or Senior class
of
Dryden High School.
2. Candidates must have been in attendance at the school the equivalent of one semester.
3. Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership and character.
5. Eligible students may then fill out an information sheet and submit it to the principal or faculty
advisor, who will in turn, submit it to the faculty council.
6. Evaluation sheets of eligible students shall be made available to the faculty. The faculty will
rate each eligible student on a 4.0 point scale on the basis of service, leadership and
character. To qualify for the society, the candidate must have a minimum of a 3.0 average in
at least 3 of the 4 categories and an overall average of 3.0 or better. The categories are
Leadership, Service, Scholarship and Character.
7. The selection procedure shall be determined by the faculty council and shall be consistent with
the rules and regulations of the National Honor Society.
8. The selection of members to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the faculty council.
9. The National Council and the NASSP shall not review the judgment of the faculty council
regarding selection of individual members to the Dryden High School National Honor Society.
PASSES TO AREAS OUTSIDE OF BUILDING
Passes may be permitted with a staff member’s signature. Students must sign out prior to exiting the
building and sign in upon returning.
PASSING TIME
Four (4) minutes passing time will be allowed between each class period.
PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS - STUDENTS
Dryden Community Schools shall not discriminate in the full utilization or benefit of the school or
educational program by any student because of religion, race, color, national origin or sex.
Further, because of a handicap that is unrelated to ability to utilize and benefit from the school and its
services, Dryden Community Schools shall not:
 Exclude, expel or limit when adaptive devices may be utilized.
 Make or use written or oral inquiry to obtain information concerning a handicap.
 Adopt a quota system used for denial of admission or participation.
 Use textbooks or curriculum that stereotypes handicaps.
PUBLICITY
All items of publicity must be cleared through the main office. This includes, but is not limited to,
posters, flyers and P.A. announcements. P.A. announcements may be made at the end of the day.
All announcement requests must be signed by a teacher or sponsor.
REPEATING CLASSES
Class (es) may be taken for a second time after credit has been earned in that class (es), with the
approval of the teacher and counselor. No credit will be earned for a class that is being repeated.
The new grade will replace the previous grade that was used to figure the G.P.A. All classes taken
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will show on the transcript.
REPORTING OF GRADES
Progress reports will be issued mid-quarter each marking period. Report cards will be issued at the
conclusion of each marking period and semester. Weekly progress reports are available upon
request. Deficiency reports may be sent to parents of students whose grade drops below a “C-“.
Academic meetings can be arranged and are welcomed at any time throughout the school year.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
A reproductive health education unit will be taught at the junior and senior high level.
Parents/guardians will be notified in advance when the units will be taught and will be advised as to
the content of the course. The material will be available in the high school office for
parents/guardians to review.
By law, parents/guardians have the right to excuse their child from participating in the classes which
include reproductive health instruction, if they choose. If parents wish to exercise this right to excuse
their student(s), without penalty from instruction in reproductive health, they must fill out the required
form, which is available in the high school office.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY/STUDENT DIRECTORY
Parents/guardians may opt to exclude their student from student directory information during a
particular school year. To do so, the parents/guardians must mark the appropriate box on the
student’s registration form.
If parents/guardians do not opt to exclude their child from student directory information, the school
principal may develop press releases, which include additional information such as grade point
average and scholastic honors. Similarly, such information as a student’s height and/or weight may
be listed on a printed athletic program.
For persons other than parents/guardians and appropriate school staff, student directory information
will be limited to a student’s name and grade.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
In case of inclement weather, school closing will be broadcast through local media outlets, as well as
the Power Announcement system.
Please do not call the school. When school is closed for inclement weather, all school activities will
be canceled, unless otherwise determined by school administration.
If “snow days” are required by law to be made up in order to comply with the State attendance
requirement, they will be made up at the end of the school year unless otherwise mutually agreed
upon by the Board of Education and the Dryden Education Association.
SCHOOL SECURITY
From time to time the school and parking lot will be searched for drugs and weapons. Specially
trained dogs will be brought into the district for these purposes.
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TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks may be issued to students at the beginning of each course and are the student’s
responsibility. Damage to a textbook or failure to return the proper book will result in a fine. If a
student loses a book, another book will be issued only after restitution has been made for the lost
book.
TRANSCRIPTS
Upon the student’s request, transcripts will be issued free of charge to colleges, universities and
places of potential employment.
VISITORS
Visitors may not attend classes and/or lunch with current students.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
Students must report withdrawal information to the Main Office. The Main Office must be notified of
a student’s transfer plans. Any outstanding class requirements, fees, fines, etc., should be settled
before withdrawal.
WORK PERMITS
The State of Michigan controls employment conditions of minors. Students between the ages of 14
and 17 must have a work permit before they can be employed. No student under 14 years of age
may be issued a work permit. Students may obtain work permits from the Main Office.
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
INTRODUCTION TO RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the public schools is to provide an equal educational opportunity for all
students. Every youth has the right to attend a public school in order to receive the benefits from
course work and a variety of student activities.
Furthermore, every American is entitled to those rights of citizenship granted by federal and state
constitutions. Specifically pertinent to the school setting are those rights contained in the first and
fourteenth amendments which deal with the freedom of speech, press, assembly and petition and
with due process and equal protection.
The school community and the rules and regulations of a school are the laws of that community. All
those enjoying the rights of citizenship in the school community must also accept the responsibility of
citizenship. A basic responsibility of those who enjoy the rights of citizenship is to respect the laws of
the community, which have been established to protect the rights of all individuals.
What follows are rights and responsibilities designed to protect all members of the educational
community in the exercise of their rights and duties.
BASIC STUDENT RIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
 Attendance in the public school district of which a student’s parents/guardians reside.
 Formation of own ideas and beliefs.
 Expression of opinions verbally and in writing.
 Expression of personality through dress and grooming.
 Association and peaceful assembly.
 Petition of school officials for redress of grievances.
 Expectation that school will be a safe and healthy place to learn.
 Expectation that student records will be accurate and confidential.
 Representation by a popularly elected student government.
 Protection of due process safeguards in the event of disciplinary action.
 Age of Majority - Upon reaching the age of 18, students may assume their own responsibilities
for discipline, grades, attendance and other school related actions. Permission to leave the
building must be granted by the Principal, and then only for reasons deemed to be legitimate.
o THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
RESOLVES THAT ALL POLICIES, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS WILL APPLY TO
ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF AGE.
BASIC STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
 Acceptance of the inherent human dignity, worth and rights of every other person.
 Attendance in school on a regular and timely basis.
 Expression of opinions and ideas in a respectful manner so as not to offend or slander others.
 Expression of personality through dress and grooming in a fashion that will not interfere with
health, safety, or the educational process.
 Comprehension of rules and regulations governing student conduct and the following of such
guidelines.
 Petition during non-instructional time in a non-libelous and appropriate fashion.
 Assistance in maintaining and improving the school environment.
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Performance in academic areas at the highest levels possible for the individual.
Assistance in improving the school by participating in, or supporting student government.
Involvement in one’s education and preparation for adult life.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS
Parents are required by state law to see that their children regularly attend school on a timely basis.
Parents are expected to cooperate with school authorities regarding behavior, health and academic
progress of their children.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS
Teachers are responsible for maintaining a suitable environment for learning. This includes
maintaining classroom discipline and assisting in the maintenance of discipline throughout the school
building. This responsibility and authority applies not only to students assigned to a teacher but also
to other students throughout the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNSELOR
The counselor assists students, parents/guardians, teachers and administrators by counseling
students in regard to socialization, academic concerns, career planning and discipline problems.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The school principal is responsible for facilitating and maintaining the high school program. This
requires establishing a climate in the building conducive to effective teaching and learning with the
main objective being student and staff self-discipline.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The following policies and procedures govern conduct with the school in regard to student rights and
responsibilities. Included are definitions and limitations of student freedoms and rights.
Freedom of Speech
Students are entitled to verbally express themselves provided such expressions do not interfere with
the educational process. Obscenities and personal attacks are prohibited.
Freedom of Assembly
Students have the freedom to assemble peacefully. All student meetings or gatherings must be
educational in nature as defined by the high school principal. Building administrators must be notified
in advance and approve all gatherings and assemblies.
Freedom of Petition
All students have the right to petition. However, the collecting of signatures shall not occur during
instructional time nor interfere with the educational process.
Right to Publish
All printed material to be distributed within the school building or on the grounds must be approved by
the principal or his/her designees. Material shall be the following:
 Noncommercial
 Non-libelous
 Non-disruptive to the educational process
 Promptly disposed or stored after use
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Search and Seizure
School officials maintain the right to seize items in a student’s possession and to search property
(lockers, desks, vehicles) of students if the following conditions are met:
1. There is reasonable cause to believe that the items in possession are illegal or in violation
of school rules or constitute a hazard to the health and safety of the student or others.
2. When appropriate, the search of an area may be conducted in the presence of the student.
If the student is not present, he/she will be notified as soon as possible.
Examples of items subject to this regulation include, but are not limited to drugs, alcohol, weapons,
explosives and stolen goods.
School Records
Schools have the responsibility of keeping accurate and confidential student records. Access to student
records is governed by Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act and School Board Policy. In general,
student records are available to authorized personnel, the student’s parents or legal guardians, and the
student. Review of records will be approved by the Principal.
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE
POLICY
State of Michigan law grants authority to the Board of Education to make rules and regulations
regarding student discipline.
PHILOSOPHY
The role of education is to assist every student in acquiring knowledge, skills and behavior
necessary for a productive life in our society. The public school has a responsibility to create an
environment conducive to learning. The discipline code contains the rules and regulations required
to maintain that environment.
PROCEDURES
SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL
1. Parents/guardians shall be informed verbally of a suspension prior to the time at which the
student is separated from school. Written notification will follow.
2. Suspended students may not participate in any curricular or extra-curricular activities nor
appear on school property without permission of an administrator.
3. A parent/guardian conference may be required as a condition for readmission to school.
4. Snow days do not count as suspension days.
5. In the event of suspension, course work (including tests) shall be made up for credit and will
be due the day that the student returns to school.
EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL
The school administration shall recommend the expulsion of a student to the Board of
Education.
Parents/guardians shall be informed in writing by the superintendent or his designee of the
recommendation for expulsion, and shall be invited to appear before the Board, with legal
counsel if desired, at the expulsion hearing.
The Board of Education or its designee shall notify the parents/guardians in writing of the
decision of expulsion.
DUE PROCESS
Students shall be afforded rights of Due Process as follows:
1. The accused will participate in an informal hearing at which he/she will be presented with
exact charges and supporting evidence. Charges will be made in a timely fashion.
2. Information will be sought from persons having knowledge of the situation.
3. The accused will have the opportunity to express his/her side of the situation.
4. Suspensions may be appealed to the superintendent and Board of Education.
APPEALS PROCEDURE
Students have the right to appeal disciplinary action implemented by the principal. This appeal
shall be in writing to the Superintendent of Schools and be within five days of the notification of
disciplinary action.
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Suspensions may be postponed until there has been an opportunity to appeal.
DEFINITIONS
Gross misconduct, or conduct contrary to school rules and regulations, is defined below. This list
is not to be considered all-inclusive. Listed are offenses and the penalties that will be imposed.
The decision to suspend is made by the Principal.
These are applicable not only on school grounds, but also on buses and at any school-sponsored
event such as athletic events at another school or other school related activities.
The following rules are applicable for the entire school year. The school year is defined as
beginning with the day following the student’s last day of school in June through the student’s last
day of school the following June.
The following definitions and penalties are listed so that parents/guardians and students are aware
of consequences for behavior that is contrary to school rules and regulations. Please be advised
that this list is not to be considered all-inclusive. The administration reserves the right to discipline
and impose penalties that are not specifically stated in the handbook.
Any step may be passed/skipped depending on the severity of the offense per administrator
discretion up to and including expulsion.
ALCOHOL / DRUGS: Possession, use or conspiracy to purchase or sell any alcoholic beverage,
illegal or unauthorized legal drug/medication, performance enhancing drugs, which includes lookalike
drugs, and beverages labeled as “nonalcoholic”. This includes being under the influence of any of the
above substances while on school property or anywhere else considered school property or
possessing drug paraphernalia.
1st offense:
 Law enforcement officials will be notified
 10 Day suspension
 Conference between parent(s) /guardian(s) and appropriate school
personnel
 A full toxological screening will be required
 Substance abuse screening and treatment indicated as appropriate by such
screening may be required
o If required, substance abuse screening and/or treatment must be at
a center approved by the counselor or high school administration.
The screening is of a counseling nature and not a physical exam or
physical testing by a doctor.
o Information release consent, including copies of all medical reports,
must be provided so that the school can monitor treatment.
nd
2 offense:
 All 1st offense requirements will be enforced
 Mandatory expulsion
 After mandatory expulsion period has concluded:
o Substance abuse screening must be completed and release of
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information given to school
o Student must apply to the Board of education for re-admission
Periodically, drug dogs may be brought into the school building and adjacent property without
advance notice.
ARSON: Willful and malicious burning or attempting to burn school or personal property.
1st offense: 10 day suspension pending board hearing for expulsion.
ASSAULT:
ASSAULT, VERBAL – Verbal assault is a communicated intent to inflict harm on another with
a present intent and ability to act on the threat.
ASSAULT, PHYSICAL - Intimidation or threatening of anyone on school property by physical
means (fighting or throwing a punch). If second person involved in fight can be determined to
have been acting in self-defense (tried to prevent fight or get away), he/she may receive a
lesser punishment. Student may be required to see an outside professional counselor in order
to return to school. The outside counselor will have to provide the school with a written
statement that the student does not pose a threat to the school environment before returning
to school. Parent/guardian must agree to counseling and the release of information to the
school before student will be allowed back in school. The school will also notify law
enforcement, if deemed necessary. The cost of outside counseling will be at the expense of
the parent/guardian.
1st offense:
3-5 day suspension
2nd offense:
5-7 day suspension
rd
3 offense:
10 day suspension and board hearing for expulsion
Any step may be passed/skipped depending on the severity of the offense per administrator
discretion up to and including expulsion.
BEING OUT OF DESIGNATED AREA WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION:
st
1 offense:
Detention plus behavior plan
2nd offense:
1 day suspension
rd
3 offense:
3 day suspension
4th offense:
5 day suspension
BULLYING/HARASSMENT/HAZING: Students found to be engaging in bullying/harassment/hazing
will be subject to one or more of the following disciplinary actions:
 Removal from participation in extra-curricular activities
 Conference with parent(s)/guardian(s)
 Suspension for up to 10 days
 Long term suspension for the remainder of the school term
 Long term suspension for the remainder of the school year, i.e.: Longer than one
term or semester, but less than a full school year
 Referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency
 Permanent expulsion from the School District
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The District’s Bullying Policy is available, upon request.
CHEATING: The act or attempted act of deceiving or fraudulently obtaining, giving or purchasing
information. Each teacher will handle the first offense on an individual basis. If a second offense
should occur, it will then be referred to the Principal. Selling work will automatically move to 2 nd
offense.
1st offense:
Teacher discretion/notify parent/guardian
nd
2 offense:
1 day suspension
3rd offense:
3 day suspension
4th offense:
5 day suspension
DEFIANCE OF AUTHORITY: The deliberate refusal to follow directives from school personnel.
1st offense:
1 day suspension/teacher discretion
nd
2 offense:
3 day suspension
rd
3 offense:
5 day suspension
4th offense:
10 day suspension
DRESS AND APPEARANCE: Must not present a health or safety hazard or be disruptive to school
operations.
1st offense:
Verbal warning and must be fixed or changed
nd
2 offense:
Office referral and detention
3rd offense:
1 day suspension
th
4 offense:
3 day suspension
5th offense:
5 day suspension
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES:
1st offense:
Student may pick up device in office after school day ends
nd
2 offense:
Parent must pick up device in office
3rd offense:
Lunch detention
EXTORTION, BLACKMAIL OR COERCION: Obtaining money or personal property by
violence or threat of force.
1st offense:
10 day suspension and board hearing for expulsion
FALSE ALARM/FALSE THREAT: The act of initiating, without cause, a warning of a fire, bomb or
other catastrophe.
1st offense:
10 day suspension and possible board hearing for expulsion
FALSIFYING SCHOOL RECORDS:
1st offense:
2nd offense:
3rd offense:
5 day suspension
7 day suspension
10 day suspension and possible board hearing for expulsion
FIREWORKS AND EXPLOSIVES: The act of using or possessing any explosive fireworks and/or
chemical-reaction objects such as smoke bombs, pipe bombs, bottle bombs, and firecrackers.
1st offense:
10 day suspension and possible board hearing for expulsion
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FORGERY: The act of fraudulently using, in writing, the name of another person
1st offense:
Teacher discretion/notify parents
2nd offense:
3 day suspension
rd
3 offense:
5 day suspension
GAMBLING: The act of wagering money or valuables.
1st offense:
3 day suspension
nd
2 offense:
5 day suspension
3rd offense:
7 day suspension
GANG ACTIVITY: Students wearing, carrying or displaying gang paraphernalia or exhibiting
behaviors or gestures that symbolize gang membership or causing and/or participating in activities
that are designed to intimidate another student will be disciplined.
GROSS DISRESPECT: To insult or dishonor any member of the school staff or another student.
1st offense:
3 day suspension
2nd offense:
5 day suspension
3rd offense:
10 day suspension
INCITING TO AND OR CONTRIBUTING TO DISRUPTION: The act of encouraging and/or
participating in the disruption of the educational process in class, in hallways, in the cafeteria, or
anywhere else considered school property causing a reaction from another student, or any offensive
action toward a student or staff member.
1st offense:
1 day suspension
2nd offense:
3 day suspension
rd
3 offense:
5 day suspension
4th offense:
10 day suspension
INDECENT EXPOSURE: Intentional exposure of part of one’s body in a place where such
exposure is likely to be an offense against the generally accepted standards of decency.
1st offense:
10 day suspension
nd
2 offense:
10 day suspension and Board hearing for expulsion
INDELICATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: Indelicate implies a lack of modesty or tact
including but not limited to kissing, hugging or close body contact between two students
1st offense:
Warning
2nd offense:
Referral to office
rd
3 offense:
1 day suspension
th
4 offense:
3 day suspension
th
5 offense:
5 day suspension
OBSCENITY, PROFANITY AND PORNOGRAPHY: The act of using obscene or profane
language, gestures, expressions, or pictures on school grounds. This includes distributing written
materials of this nature.
1st offense:
Warning or 1 day suspension/confiscation of device or
material
nd
2 offense:
3 day suspension
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3rd offense:
4th offense:
5 day suspension
10 day suspension and Board hearing for expulsion
PERSISTENT DISOBEDIENCE: An unacceptable pattern of gross misbehavior exhibited during a
school year.
10 day suspension and board hearing for expulsion
PLAGIARISM: The act of using the words or ideas of another as one’s own.
1st offense:
Notify parent/loss of credit on assignment
2nd offense:
3 day suspension/loss of credit on assignment
rd
3 offense:
5 day suspension/loss of credit on assignment
SKIPPING SCHOOL: Leaving school or not attending class(es) without permission.
st
1 offense:
Administrative discretion
2nd offense:
1 day suspension
rd
3 offense:
3 day suspension
4th offense:
5 day suspension
SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
o Verbal - the making of written or verbal sexual innuendos, suggestive comments, jokes
of a sexual nature, sexual propositions to a fellow student, staff member or other
person
associated with the District.
o Non-Verbal - the placement of sexual suggestive objects, pictures, or graphic
commentaries in the school environment or the making of sexually suggestive or
insulting gestures or sounds to a fellow student, staff member or other person
associated with the District.
o Physical Contact - threatening or causing unwanted touching, contact, or attempts at
same, including patting, pinching, pushing the body, or coerced sexual intercourse, with
a fellow student, staff member or other person associated with the District.
Students found to be engaging in sexual harassment will be subject to one or more of the
following disciplinary actions:
 Removal from participation in extra-curricular activities
 Conference with parent(s)/guardian(s)
 Suspension for up to 10 days
 Long term suspension for the remainder of the school term
 Long term suspension for the remainder of the school year, i.e.: Longer than one
term or semester, but less than a full school year.
 Referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency
 Permanent expulsion from the School District
THEFT, BURGLARY, LARCENY: The act of dishonestly acquiring the property of others.
1st offense:
3 day suspension
2nd offense:
5 day suspension
3rd offense:
10 day suspension and Board hearing for expulsion
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POSSESSION OF TOBACCO OR OTHER SMOKING MATERIALS: (including
lighters/matches)
1st offense:
3 day suspension
nd
2 offense:
5 day suspension
3rd offense:
10 day suspension and Board hearing for expulsion
USE OF TOBACCO:
1st offense:
2nd offense:
3rd offense:
5 day suspension
7 day suspension
10 day suspension
VANDALISM: The willful destruction or defacement of property belonging to others or the
school.
1st offense:
3 day suspension
nd
2 offense:
5 day suspension
3rd offense:
10 day suspension and Board hearing for expulsion
WEAPONS: Possession of or use of deadly weapons (or lookalike items) on school grounds or at
school related activities, including but not limited to: loaded and unloaded guns, knives (razors and
blades over 3 inches) chains, pipes, brass knuckles, or any objects with the potential to intimidate or
inflict bodily harm on another individual.
1st offense:
a) Law enforcement officials will be notified
b) 10 Day suspension
c) Conference between parent(s) /guardian(s), appropriate school personnel, and
superintendent
2nd offense:
a) All 1st offense requirements will be enforced
b) Mandatory expulsion
c) After mandatory expulsion period has concluded, student must apply to the
Board of education for re-admission
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APPENDIX A
DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC LETTERING CRITERIA
A. Criteria for grades 9 through 12
1. An academic letter will be awarded in the spring of each year to sophomores,
juniors, and seniors who have achieved at least a 3.3 grade point average with no
marking period, exam, or semester grade below a “B-“on the report card the
previous academic year. Graduating seniors meeting the above standard will be
recognized at graduation.
2. To be eligible for an academic letter, students must have done the following:
 Successfully completed a class schedule consisting of at least 7 credits the
previous school year
 Attend Dryden High School for at least one full semester. A transfer student’s
grade point average from a former school will be accepted for the previous
semester.
Only one academic letter will be awarded during a student’s high school career. Those students
continuing to maintain at least a 3.3 G.P.A. will be awarded an academic pin each subsequent year.
The maximum possible for a student is one letter and three pins.
APPENDIX B
RANK IN CLASS: The cumulative grade point average serves as the basis for rank in class. Grades
(including pluses and minuses) from courses taken in grades 9 – 12 are used to compute the
cumulative grade point average.
Until the graduating class of 2018, the valedictorian is the senior with the highest grade point average
at the end of the first semester of the senior year. The salutatorian is the senior with the second
highest grade point average at the end of the first semester of the senior year.
In order for a graduating senior to be eligible for all senior academic awards, including valedictorian
and salutatorian, the student must have been enrolled at Dryden High School for the final two years
of high school.
Grade point averages are carried out to the ten-thousandth and rounded off to the nearest
thousandth. In case of a tie, there may be more than one valedictorian and/or salutatorian.
Grade point averages are figured using the following equivalents:
A
=
4.00
C
=
2.00
A=
3.67
C=
1.67
B+
=
3.33
D+
=
1.33
B
=
3.00
D
=
1.00
B=
2.67
D=
.67
C+
=
2.33
E
=
0.00
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Beginning with the class of 2018, the following formula will be used to determine the valedictorian
and salutatorian:
Use only Math, English, Science, Social Sciences and World Language grades for calculation;
compute the GPA to a 4.0 scale; multiply the GPA x 250 to determine the GPA score. Take
the highest test score of either the SAT (i.e., combined critical reading and math) or ACT (i.e.,
composite number); divide the SAT Score by 1.6; or multiply the ACT Score by 27.778. Add
the resulting test score calculation to the GPA score to determine the overall “Phi Beta Kappa”
score.
Using the scored results from the formula detailed above, the student with the highest
computed score would be valedictorian; the student with the next highest computed score
would be salutatorian. The class ranking system (cumulative Dryden High School GPA) would
still remain. It is quite possible that there would be students who would be first in their class,
and not be either the valedictorian or salutatorian. The top ten students would continue to be
determined strictly on the basis of the class ranking (GPA) system.
Step
1
Calculation
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.): Convert to 4.0 scale and
round to three decimals. Use grades only from: Math,
English, Science, Social Sciences and World Language for
all semesters through the first semester of the senior year.
GPA
Score___________Multiplied by 250 =
2
Final Score
____________
_
SAT or ACT Score (choose the one that produces the
highest numerical value). Test scores must be submitted
by January 31st. No scores submitted after that date, or
from tests taken after that date, will be eligible for
consideration.
SAT
Score___________Divided by 1.6 =
____________
_
OR
ACT Score___________Multiplied
by 27.778 =
3
____________
_
Total Score (either GPA product plus SAT quotient or
GPA product plus ACT product).
*If more than 2,000 you have
calculated incorrectly.
____________
__
Academic Distinction (starting with the Class of 2018)
Academic distinction to be recognized at commencement (Honor Cords). Designated “levels of
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distinction” will be recognized using the class ranking system (cumulative Dryden High School GPA)
and the following qualifiers:
Designation of Distinctions
Cum Laude (3.250 – 3.499) (“with academic distinction”)
Magna Cum Laude (3.500 – 3.749) (“with great academic distinction”)
Summa Cum Laude (3.750 – 4.000) (“with greatest academic distinction”)
APPENDIX C
BUS REGULATIONS
Riding a school bus shall be considered a privilege available to resident students only when they
behave responsibly and follow all established rules and regulations. The school district is not
compelled to transport any student who does not follow the bus driver’s reasonable directions or
does not conform to all rules and regulations.
The following rules and regulations have been established to ensure the safety of all students and drivers:
1.
Only students eligible for transportation will be permitted to ride school buses.
2.
Students must ride assigned bus and get off bus at assigned stop unless prior permission is granted
by parent/guardian and principal. Parent/guardian must state reason on the note for riding different
bus.
3.
The driver is in charge of the bus, and students shall regard him/her with respect and courtesy.
4.
While waiting for the bus:
a. Get to your bus stop 5 minutes early.
b. Stand back from the road.
c. Stand quietly and respect people’s property.
d. Do not push, fight or play games.
e. Wait until the bus completely stops before attempting to board. If crossing the road to
board, wait for the driver’s signal to cross.
5.
While boarding or departing the bus:
a. Step on and off quickly and quietly.
b. Do not push, fight, or play games.
c. Watch your step.
d. Cross properly 10 feet in front of the bus after stopping and looking to ensure traffic is clear.
e. Do not cross between parked vehicles.
6.
While on the bus:
a. Stay in one seat and remain seated until the bus stops.
b. Keep feet and articles out of the aisles.
c. Talk quietly and never play active games.
d. Do not throw anything on the bus or out of the window.
e. Keep all parts of body inside the bus.
f. Be silent at railroad tracks.
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g. Do not shout, whistle, or gesture to people from the bus window.
h. Eating or drinking on the bus is not permitted.
i. Students must cooperate in all bus evacuation drills.
7.
8.
In the event of an emergency:
a. Stay calm.
b. Listen for instructions.
c. Exit quickly and quietly.
d. Use emergency door only during emergencies or drills.
Spectator Bus Policy:
a. Spectator buses are for Dryden students and residents.
b. Spectator buses must be adequately chaperoned.
c. Students must return on the spectator/field trip bus unless the parent/guardian obtains
written permission from the main office allowing the student to ride home with
the parent/guardian. This written permission must be presented to the bus chaperone
by the parent/guardian following the event.
Failure to comply with the above rules may result in the student being denied the privilege of riding a
Dryden school bus or some other disciplinary measures. The building principal will handle all
suspensions from the bus.
Bus policy infractions:
Swearing, hitting, throwing objects, littering, eating, spitting, disrespectful to driver (talking
back, refusing to follow directions, use of inappropriate language toward driver):
1st offense:
Off bus 1 day/clean bus/restitution
2nd offense:
Off bus 3 days/clean bus/restitution
3rd offense:
Off bus 2 weeks/clean bus/restitution
th
4 offense:
Off bus remainder of year/clean bus/restitution
Destruction of or Defacing of Bus Property:
1st offense:
Off bus 2 weeks/restitution
nd
2 offense:
Off bus remainder of year (minimum one
semester)/restitution
ANY OF THE ABOVE STEPS MAY BE SKIPPED DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE
OFFENSE.
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APPENDIX D
ATHLETIC CODE
DRYDEN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Revised: November, 2012
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:
It is the responsibility of the Athletic Director to assist students, parents/guardians, teachers and
administration in becoming aware of opportunities for involvement in sporting activities. These
responsibilities include, but are not limited to: scheduling contests, practices, buses, scrimmages,
reviewing rules (both the rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and those
of Dryden Community Schools), handling discipline and recommending the hiring of all coaches and
their seasonal evaluations.
EVENTS:
Students are encouraged not only to participate in athletic events, but to attend them as well. When
attending an athletic event, students will be allowed to enter the event area up to 30 minutes prior to
the start time. Students are to be courteous to visitors and display good sportsmanship.
Students who exhibit rude behavior or improper conduct will be removed from the area and will not
receive a refund. No re-entry for the event will be permitted.
BUSING:
An important component of team building is the time that the team is together at practice as well as
during travel to and from away contests. With that, parents/guardians are discouraged from taking
athletes home from away contests. In the event that it is necessary for an athlete to leave
immediately following the contest with a parent or guardian, written approval must be obtained
through the Athletic Director prior to the event.
PARTICIPATION:
Physicals: According to the guidelines of the MHSAA, an athlete must have a physical on file in the
school office prior to participating. Physicals for the current season must have occurred after
April 15 of the previous school year and expire April 14 of the current school year.
Attendance (game day & practice): To participate in a practice or contest, a student must be in
school a minimum of the last four (4) class periods on the day of the contest or practice, or have a
pre-excused/pre-arranged absence on file with the main office for a reason other than illness.
Attendance (day after game): An athlete is expected to be on time and in school the entire next
scheduled school day following a game. If an athlete is absent the day following a contest, the
athlete may be suspended from the next contest if the absence is not pre-arranged. One excused
absence will be allowed per season.
Absence (game or practice): An athlete must notify his/her coach prior to missing a practice or a
game, or the absence will be declared unexcused. Unexcused absences may result in suspension
and/or reduced playing time. All consequences of unexcused absences will be approved by the
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athletic director.
Criteria for Lettering:
The criteria for each sport will be determined by the Athletic Director and the coach of that sport. The
approved criteria will be given in writing to every athlete prior to the first day of practice. Each coach
shall notify those players not lettering within one week following the past game of the season. The
list of athletes who have lettered in that sport for that season must be submitted to the Athletic
Director no later than one week after the season ends.
Team Rules:
Team rules will be established and agreed upon between the coach and the Athletic Director. These
rules will not be in conflict with the established school rules of Dryden Community Schools.
Junior High School Only:
 No student will be cut from a team.
 Playing time requirements will be as follows for athletes who fully participate in practices and
games:
o Every junior high athlete must play a minimum of three minutes per contest. (basketball
and football – volleyball is a whole game or 21 points). Each coach will be responsible
to see that each athlete gets their playing time.
Eligibility/Academic Standards:
A. Eligibility will be determined on a biweekly basis, and students must be earning passing
grades (“D” or better) in ALL subjects in order to be academically eligible to participate. A two
week period runs a full fourteen days, from Monday of the first week to Sunday of the second
week. If a student is declared ineligible due to grades, the Athletic Director will contact the
coach, student and parent/guardian. Eligibility will be reinstated once the athlete is again
passing all classes (“D” or better). An athlete who is determined to be ineligible because of
failure to meet academic standards is still expected to attend practices unless the coach
mandates otherwise. During home games, the athlete will be required to sit with his/her team;
however, he/she will be in street clothes. During away contests, an athlete who is ineligible
due to academic standards can only attend as a spectator, and may not travel on the team
bus or sit with the team at the event.
B. If a student earns a failing grade for any subject in a quarter, he/she will be ineligible for the
next quarter. Notification will be made to the student and the parent/guardian by the Athletic
Director. If the student earns passing grades in ALL classes for the next quarter, they will be
declared eligible to play in the new quarter.
C. Eligibility will also be determined on a semester basis. If a student earns passing grades in all
classes for the semester, the athlete will be eligible to begin the new semester for that sport
season. If a student fails one or more classes for the quarter, semester or both, he/she will be
declared ineligible the next quarter unless credit(s) are made up during summer school, night
school or approved online courses, at which point he/she will be declared eligible once final
passing grade(s) are received by the Junior/Senior High School Office.
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Conduct Standards:
The following actions will result in loss of playing time for athletes in all sports, on all levels:
A. Discipline – being referred to the principal’s office for behavior on the bus, or anywhere on
school grounds.
B. Suspension – athletes will not be allowed to practice or participate in any events while serving
either in-school or out-of-school suspension. Each suspension will result in a minimum loss of
one contest.
C. Civil and/or Criminal Law Violations:
Description
Use of or possession
of smoking materials
Possession, use of,
sale of or conspiracy
to purchase or sell
alcoholic beverages
(including those malt
beverages labeled as
“non-alcoholic”)
Possession, use of,
sale of or conspiracy
to purchase or sell
illegal or unauthorized
legal drugs or
medications
First Offense
Two weeks (when
contests occur)
suspension from the
sport
Four week (when
contests occur)
suspension from the
sport, and probation
for one calendar year.
If the offense occurs
towards the end of the
season, the
suspension will carry
into the next season
the athlete
participates in
athletics, even if that
season falls in the
next school year
Four week (when
contests occur)
suspension from the
sport, and probation
for one calendar year.
If the offense occurs
towards the end of the
season, the
suspension will carry
into the next season
the athlete
participates in
athletics, even if that
season falls in the
next school year
Second Offense
Elimination from the
sport
Elimination from the
sport
Elimination from the
sport
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If elimination from a sport occurs, no certificate, letter or pin will be awarded.
I have read and agree to follow the policies set forth in the Dryden Community Schools Athletic Code
of Conduct. I realize participating in athletics is a privilege and I agree to abide by the Code of
Conduct at all times.
Parent Name (please print)
Parent Signature
Date
Student Name (please print)
Student Signature
Date
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APPENDIX E
CAFETERIA REGULATIONS:
1. Students will not be allowed in the upper hall during lunch period, except to go to the library
when it is open (must have a pass from a staff member).
2. Students need to deposit all refuse in the containers provided before they leave the
cafeteria.
3. The cafeteria is a place to eat lunch and visit with friends. No horseplay will be allowed.
4. The cafeteria supervisor will be in charge of the cafeteria and will handle problems that
arise.
5. Students shall not cut in line.
6. Failure to follow the cafeteria regulations will result in the offending student(s) cleaning the
cafeteria, loss of the privilege of eating in the cafeteria and/or suspension from school.
APPENDIX F
DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT SONG
Go, Go ye Cardinals
Break right through that line
With the colors flying
We will cheer you all the time
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Go, Go ye Cardinals
Fight for Victory
Fight for the fame of our fair name
Go ye Cardinals WIN that game.
Red and Black Scrap, Scrap
Red and Black Scrap, Scrap
Who Scrap, We Scrap
Red and Black Scrap, Scrap
APPENDIX G
DRYDEN CARDINALS SPIRIT SONG
When you hear the rooters yelling rah, rah, rah
When you hear the chorus singing D.H.S.
Forth come our heroes, facing their foes.
When you hear the team go crashing on, on, on
Crashing on to victory
Raise your voices high and singing the praises
for D.H.S.
Crimson and black are marching onward,
Courage and strength we owe to you.
To D.H.S. may we ever be true.
In the life we may pursue.
Each boy and girl ever loyal
Each loyal heart beating true
In meeting, defeating, each task before us
Three cheers of rah for you, rah, rah, rah
Go, Go ye Cardinals
Break right through that line
With the colors flying
We will cheer you all the time
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Go, Go ye Cardinals
Fight for Victory
Fight for the fame of our fair name
Go ye Cardinals WIN that game!!!
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APPENDIX H
Dryden High School Student Council Constitution
December 9, 2011
Last amended: October 31, 2012
Article 1: Name and Purpose
Section 1: The name of this association shall be the Dryden High School Student Council
Section 2: It is a combined collaboration of all elected officers from grades 9-12 working to benefit the
school and enrolled students. It strives for the most enjoyable high school education possible.
Article 2: Student Membership
Section 1: Elections
A.
B.
Each class will elect representatives in the spring of the previous school year.
Elections will take place immediately after campaign speeches.
Section 2: The collective membership of students:
Seniors: 5
Juniors: 4
Sophomores: 4
Freshmen: 4
A. Number of members may change with approval of executive Student Council
board/advisor.
Article 3: Officers
Section 1: The officers of this board will be as follows:
Advisor(s)
President: one senior member
Vice President: one member from any grade
Co-Secretaries: two members from any grades
Treasurer: one member from any grade
Co-Web Masters: two members from any grades
Section 2: The duties of the officers will be as follows:
A. Advisor
a. To oversee all activities and coordinate activities with the school
B. Executive Board
a. To write meeting agendas
1. Agendas must be approved by advisor prior to meeting
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C. President
a. To preside over all meetings
b. To enforce all laws of the Constitution
c. To communicate fully with advisors, peers, teachers, and staff
D. Vice President
a. To preside over all meetings in absence of the president
b. To take the position as president if necessary
E. Co-Secretaries
a. To take and make available minutes of every meeting for all council members
b. To record and report attendance of all members
c. To put in writing the proposals of the Council
F. Treasurer
a. To update financial books
b. To make deposits
c. To make withdrawals
d. To record and report the account balance at all meetings
G. Co-Web Masters
a. To update and organize the Student Council web page regularly
b. To produce computer generated documents when necessary
Article 4: Attendance and Procedures
Section 1: The Dryden Student Council will meet monthly, if not more
Section 2: Meetings will vary in class period and day to ensure equal class time
Section 3: Meetings will generally be held in the library, the multipurpose room, or advisor’s room
Section 4: Minutes from the previous meeting will be provided to each member every meeting
A.
Minutes will be read and revised if necessary, by all members every meeting
Section 5: Each member is required to put in a certain amount of time outside of school and
meetings
A.
Amount of time is to be determined yearly
B.
Of the 10 board meetings per year, each member must attend 2
C.
Each member must take part in all Council events such as Toys for Tots, the Mr.
Dryden Pageant, 50/50 raffles, clean up and tear down of dances, as well as
miscellaneous other events
Article 5: Amendments
Section 1: Any member may suggest amendments to this Constitution
Section 2: Any suggested amendments will be voted on by the council and taken to the advisor(s)
and/or principal for final decision
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Section 3: Suggested amendment must be approved by two-thirds of the council and all advisors
Article 6: Academic Standards
A. Students must be receiving passing grades in all their classes as determined by the bi-weekly
eligibility. Students not meeting this standard during a given two week period will be ineligible for the
next two week period. A two-week period runs a full 14 days from Monday of the first week to the
Sunday of the second week. Eligibility will be reinstated when grades have been improved to the
acceptable level (passing all classes) as determined by the bi-weekly eligibility.
These students are required to attend and participate in Student Council functions, but not to attend
meetings during class periods.
B. If a student receives failing grade(s) for any quarter, he/she will be ineligible until all class(es) are
being passed by the bi-weekly eligibility.
C. Semester grades will supersede mid-semester grades at the end of each semester.
D. Students who are declared ineligible will not be allowed to travel with the student council to
conferences or other events outside of the school building.
Article 7: Dismissal
Section 1: All members of the council are accountable for dismissal if not fulfilling their obligations
All members will be given 3 warnings before dismissal
Section 2: Once discussed amongst the Council, the subject of dismissal has a chance to express
their plea
Section 3: Once the plea is made, advisor(s) and/or principal will have final authority over the
decision
Section 4: If removed, the student with the next highest number of votes from the previous election
will replace the dismissed member.
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