Lakeview Parent Bulletin
April 11, 2017
Cell Phone Use
The use of phones this year has really become a disruption to the learning process in many classrooms. Many students have them out to text, post to social media, and even record in the school setting. This is not an acceptable use of these devices according to the district's Acceptable Use Policy. I have included two components of the Acceptable Use policy that students need to be aware of. I encourage you to review these with your child as the year wraps up and many students start to get a bit of spring fever.
The entire Acceptable Use policy can be found at: http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-community-school/pcs-board-policies/ under the Wireless Communication Devices by Students (at the very bottom of the page)
- Students may possess WCDs (wireless communication devices) in school, on school property, during after-school activities (e.g. extracurricular activities), at school-related functions, and on school vehicles. During these times, the WCDs must be powered off or set on silent. The requirement that WCDs must be completely powered off or silent will not apply in the following circumstances when the student obtains prior approval from a building administrator or teacher:
- The student is a member of a volunteer fire company/department, ambulance or rescue squad;
- The student has a special health circumstance (e.g. an ill family member or his/her own special health condition);
- The student is using the WCD for an educational or instructional purpose with the teacher’s permission and supervision; or
- Other circumstances that the building administrator and/or teacher deems significant.
- Students may use WCDs as long as they do not create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment or after-school activities. Classroom teachers will determine appropriate use of WCDs during class time. Classroom teachers may ask students to power off their devices at any time.
Dress Code Reminder
As the spring weather arrives, so does breaking student dress code. Please be aware of the dress code for Pickerington Local Schools grades 7-12.
1) Students must use restraint in wearing jeans with holes.
2) Clothing must fit appropriately. No sagging pants. No exposure of undergarments. Undergarments must be worn under clothing.
3) Girls’ skirts, shorts, and dresses at the high school must be of reasonable length
4) Pajamas and/or slippers are not considered appropriate school attire.
5) The torso must be appropriately covered (i.e. no bare midriff, excess exposure of cleavage, cut-off T-shirts)
6) Students are not permitted to wear halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, or backless shirts/tops.
7) Shoes are required at all times. House slippers are not considered appropriate school attire.
8) No sunglasses are to be worn in the school building unless directed by an eye doctor. 9) No hats of any kind, bandanas, headwear, scarves, etc., are to be worn in the building. “Hat Days” may be designated by the administration.
10) Safety precautions may dictate certain types of dress for some classes.
11) When students take trips on behalf of the school, whether to athletic contests or on field trips, they should dress properly to present a positive image.
12) Jewelry/clothing promoting drug/alcohol/tobacco use or suggestive clothing shall not be permitted. No inappropriate slogans or items depicting a double meaning.
13) Clothing with group marking or clothing associated with a group or gang will not be permitted, i.e., Confederate flag, bandanas, shirts, sweats or coats, etc., of the same color or markings. This includes students who choose to dress alike in gang-associated colors/markings.
14) Blankets are not permitted in the school building.
15) All teachers should check their students for dress code violations and send them to the office if there is a problem.
16) Administrators shall have the right to modify specific items in these regulations as school situations and activities merit.
17) In situations where a disagreement exists as to whether or not the attire is appropriate, the building administrator shall have the final decision.
Pass/Fail Forms
The high school classes at the jr. high this year are: Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Spanish I, Spanish II, French I, German I, Integrated Science, Gifted English 9, Art Appreciation, Theater, and Physical Education 9.
These forms must be completed and returned BEFORE the completion of the course. Year-long courses and courses for the third trimester, must be submitted by May 10.
Additional forms are available in the office and should be returned to the school counselor.
Yearbooks for Sale
PTO Information
Next meeting: May 4, at 6:30 pm in the Media Center.
Important Dates
April
12 2-hour late start
13 No School--Teacher Professional Development
14 No School
17 No School
May
1, 2 Math 8 and Algebra State Testing
3, 4 Math 7 and Geometry State Testing
10 2-hour late start
13 May Dance