Student Handbook 2017-2018

VISITORS All visitors must report directly to the Main Office and obtain a visitor’s pass to be worn while on school grounds. These passes must be turned in to the office upon signing out. Students will not be called to the office during school hours to see visitors. Any items brought to students (i.e., gym clothes, shoes, money) will be kept in the Main Office and students will be allowed to pick these items up between classes. In cases of emergencies, messages will be delivered through the Main Office. Frequent disruptions to class time interfere seriously with the students’ instructional time and the operation of the school. Students are not allowed to have visitors with them during the school day. No visitors are allowed to eat with students in the cafeteria. Visitors are not permitted to bring food to students for lunch or at any time during the school day. Please see the Grayson County Public Schools Policy Manual located at http://www.grayson.k12.va.us for full policy description regarding School Visitors. SIGNS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and ADVERTISEMENTS All signs, posters, announcements or advertisements that are to be displayed anywhere on school property must be approved by the principal or designee and must be removed promptly at the conclusion of the event. No advertisements (notices, announcements) may be placed in the school building or on the school grounds for out-of-school activities without permission of the principal or designee. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEM and WRITTEN ANNOUNCEMENTS Students needing school-related written or verbal announcements made should do so through their club or activity sponsor. NEWS MEDIA Students needing school-related announcements made in local media should do so through their club or activity sponsor. COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS School Messenger Throughout the school year, GCHS sends automated messages to students and parents/guardians relating to a variety of important matters such as student attendance, school closing or delays and school-related activities. It is important that GCHS is notified of any changes to students’ phone numbers, due to the fact that this system updates daily, so that these important messages are received. Emergency School Closings Every effort is made to announce school closing by 6:00 a.m. However, a borderline case might possibly come later than 6:00 a.m. This possibility is somewhat rare. Announcements Will Be Made On: WBRF – Galax WXII Channel 12 – Winston Salem WOLD – Marion WDBJ Channel 7 – Roanoke WXLX – Roanoke WSLS Channel 10 – Roanoke

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