General School Policies and Procedures
Any student or parent with knowledge of any activity that threatens the safety
of any member of the community should report such information to the high school
administration or call the State of Michigan Tipline at 1-800-815-TIPS. The names
of individuals reporting information will be held in absolute confidentiality.
We all share the responsibility for maintaining a safe community.
TRANSPORTATION TO EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS Powers Catholic has many extracurricular activities and extremely limited resources for transportation. We can not realistically provide transportation to all of these events on a routine basis. In those instances where school transportation is not provided, it is incumbent upon the participating students and their parents to arrange for transportation to/from these activities. If you have questions please discuss those with your child's coach or faculty advisor. BUILDING HOURS On school days the building is normally open at 7:00 a.m. Any student or group of students remaining in the building after 4:00 p.m. must have an adult (preferably faculty) supervisor. VISITORS All visitors must register in the High School Office (Township Ordinance.) Parents are welcome at any time to visit. Powers Catholic students who would host a guest must obtain permission from an administrator IN ADVANCE OF THE VISITOR’S ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL. SEVERE WEATHER - SCHOOL CLOSINGS In case of severe weather official announcements will be made over the local media. These stations have the necessary information by 7:00 a.m. In the event of a tornado watch or warning, school will not be dismissed unless the administration is reasonably certain that students can be transported home safely. Parents may pick their students up at the school. CARS/PARKING LOT Students driving to school are to park in the designated areas. The area immediately in front of the school is for staff and visitors parking only. Drivers are to use designated entrances and exits when leaving. Failure to use safe procedures may result in a loss of parking privileges. Students may not loiter in the parking lot. APPOINTMENTS Parents who wish to see a particular member of the faculty or administration are asked to phone for an appointment. If the party cannot be reached immediately, a message will be delivered. You may also contact staff by email. Email addresses are available on our web site at www.powerscatholic.org TELEPHONES/CELL PHONES/PAGERS Students will be called to the phone only in emergencies. Urgent messages will
be delivered to the student. Students will not be allowed to listen to music with headphones during the school day (8:25-3:00). Headphones and players will be confiscated. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE CARDS An emergency procedure card is given to each student in the fall. It should be filled out by the parent and returned to school as soon as possible. These cards are maintained confidentially in the high school office. Please inform the office in the event of any change of address or home or work phone numbers. In an emergency situation this information is crucial. MEDICATION Powers Catholic should be notified if a student is under the care of a doctor. Students requiring medication are to have a note on file in the office. ILLNESS OR INJURY When a student is ill or injured, he/she should report immediately to the office. Parents will be notified. No student is given permission to leave without the home being notified. PROTECTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY Students are expected to assist in the care and protection of all school property. Damages resulting from the destruction or defacement of school property, whether willful or accidental, are to be compensated for by the students responsible. In addition, the student guilty of malicious damage will be subject to expulsion. LOCKER/PERSONAL PROPERTY A locker with a combination lock is assigned to each student. The student is responsible for it. The lockers are property of the school and are subject to inspection by authorized school personnel. The school is not responsible for stolen items. The custody and safeguarding of his/her own belongings is the special responsibility of each student. DISTRIBUTION AND DISPLAY OF PRINTED MATERIAL Any literature or other written material distributed or displayed in or on the school property must have advance approval of the administration. Displays, posters, and announcements may only be placed in assigned areas and must be removed when the event is over. CLOSED CAMPUS Campus is defined as all school grounds. Students who leave the campus during the school day without permission will be subject to suspension. Students are to remain in the school building unless they receive permission to be outside. Students leaving the building without the permission of a school administrator are subject to detention. LOITERING Students may not congregate in or near school parking lots before or after school. DRESS GUIDELINES The dress guidelines are published annually on a separate handout. We request
that parents both read the guidelines and monitor their student's purchases. BUS CONDUCT Riding the school bus is a privilege and students must act accordingly. Students who misbehave on the school bus may be suspended from riding the bus. Behavioral expectations are posted on each bus. FIELD TRIPS As part of the educational service of the school, students are taken on field trips. Such trips are made only if parents sign a consent slip. All field trips are supervised by a staff person. Appropriate dress is required for such trips. THE INTERVIEWING OF STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS BY NON-SCHOOL PERSONNEL It is the policy of the school to attempt to consult with the parents or guardian of any student whom non-school personnel wish to question or interview during school hours on campus. In the case of Child Protective Services personnel meeting with students, the school will not make contact with the parents or guardians. SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS: MONEY RAISING PROJECTS All money raising projects must be approved by the administration. Tickets
or articles of any kind other than those associated with the school sponsored
activities are not to be sold on school property unless approved by the administration. Student Handbook Navigation
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