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Welcome Back
Dear Students:
Welcome to
New Generation International Schools.
The school year holds great promise to be
the best year ever. The staff and admin-
istration have been working hard to pro-
vide you with an excellent learning expe-
rience. The key to your growth is in-
volvement. Get involved and participate!
Share your talents and skills with our
school. You can make NG a better place.
As you achieve, so does NG! Let’s make
this a fantastic year!
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OUR MISSION
New Generation International Schools, along with parents,
foster an enabling community that brings forth well-
balanced leaders, guided by men-tors who unleash students’ cre-
ativity, in an equipped safe environment.
OUR VISION
New Generation International Schools’ graduates will make
valuable contributions to the society by being visionary
leaders.
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Our Values
Six values that New Generation Inter-national Students strive to develop (Dragon) are:
Dedication
Respect
Awareness
Growth
Optimism
Never-Ending
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students shall not misrepresent exams, projects,
classwork, and/or homework assignments as
their own; when in fact, they are the work of
someone else.
► Academic dishonesty includes, but is not lim-
ited to the following:
► Turning in any work, or part thereof, that is not
the student's own work.
► Copying another student's or author's work or
class assignment
► Allowing another student to copy one's work
or class assignment
► Putting one's name on someone else's paper/
project
► Using a "cheat sheet" or any unauthorized
piece of writing on a quiz/test
► Giving another student help on an individual-
ized quiz/test
► Tampering with the teacher's grade records or
tests
► Stealing and/or selling quizzes/tests
► Using teacher manuals
► Using any material from the internet without
proper citation and appropriate credit
► Plagiarism: using others' ideas and words with-
out clearly acknowledging the source of that in-
formation
The classroom teacher in charge is responsible for determining if
cheating has occurred.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students who receive more than 2 failing
grades may be placed on academic proba-
tion after the first semester. If a student is
placed on academic probation s/he may be
at risk of failing the year if his/her grades do not
improve.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Elementary students have an equal chance to
play on school teams. There is a no-cut policy
for this level.
Middle and High School students who want to
represent New Generation International
Schools on sports teams must meet the follow-
ing eligibility rules:
Students must have a "C" average for semes-
ter grades (2.5 GPA)
Student must have a "2" average for Ethics
Student must not have more than 6 total ab-
sences during the year.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Absenteeism causes loss of student and teacher
instructional time. To fully benefit from the instruc-
tional program, students are expected to attend
school regularly, be on time for classes, and satis-
fy all course requirements. Poor attendance or
excessive tardiness may result in failing grades. When a student accumulates 9 unexcused ab-
sences during a semester, a parent conference is
required. 18 absences are the maximum amount
per year. If a student exceeds his/her absences
this may result in non-promotion to the next
grade level.
●It is the responsibility of the student's parent/
guardian to explain a student's absence by tele-
phone or letter. Parents are expected to notify
the school the day of the absence. The school
may require additional documentation upon a
student's return.
●The school shall make an effort to contact the
parent or guardian on the day of the absence
whenever a student's absence has not been ex-
plained.
●Records of telephone calls or parent contacts
shall be retained by the school for future refer-
ences.
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Prolonged or Planned Absences
At NG, the dates for school vacations and holidays
are shared with parents at the beginning of each
school year, are printed in the school hand-
book and also appear on the Academ-
ic Calendar. We strongly advise parents to plan family vacations within these allocated dates to
ensure that all students achieve academic suc-
cess.
For all planned absences, it is a requirement that
details be submitted in writing to the Main Of-
fice. A minimum of two weeks advanced notice is required to prepare work to be given to the student
for completion during this time. No exceptions to
this requirement will be made.
EXCUSED ABSENCES:
When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of
the student to bring a note from his/her parent/
guardian to the vice principal. The note must in-
clude the following: student name, date(s) of ab-
sence(s), reason for absence and the signature of
the parent or guardian. Pre-excused notes from parents will be accepted only when supported by
a phone call to the Main Office. Students without a
pre-excused note from their parents will not be al-
lowed to leave the school until the end of the
school day.
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NOTE: Students should not plan to leave school for
such reasons as medical appointments or early travel
plans. These need to be scheduled out of school hours. Examples of Excused Absences are:
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
When a student returns to school and has not brought
a note from home, s/he should report immediately to
his/her 1st block class and bring the note the next day.
All absences not handled as defined under "excused
absences" will be marked as "unexcused" to adminis-
trators for consequences, including but not limited to:
detention or suspension. Such absences could be con-
sidered as “sluffs.” Forgeries will also result in being
marked as a “sluff” and receive administrative conse-
quences. Students who are more than 15 minutes late
to class will be marked as an unexcused absence and
be subject to consequences (e.g. In-School Suspen-
sion, work not accepted, work not allowed to be
made up for credit, etc.)
A death in the immediate family of the student
An emergency for an acceptable reason to the
vice principal and principal
A pre-planned absence for a personal reason that
is acceptable to the vice principal and principal
An accident resulting in a serious injury.
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Serious attendance problems may result in academ-
ic probation and retention for the next academic
year. Examples of unexcused absences:
1- student suspended from school is responsible to
make up any tests or quizzes missed; however,
the student shall receive a grade of "zero" for
test and/or graded work missed.
2- student found truant from school, or any class
period(s) shall receive a grade of "zero" for tests
and/or grade work missed.
3- student who has unexcused absence shall re-
ceive a grade of "zero" for tests and/or graded
work missed.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL
Tardiness is not acceptable. However, students
who are tardy must check in with the security
and main office. Students who fail to check-in,
shall be considered truant. Disciplinary action
shall be taken.
If a student is tardy to school more than 2 times s/
he will immediately be sent home. Therefore, students are only allowed 2 tardies per semester
Are caused by truancy of the student
Are caused by an out-of-school suspension
Are not accompanied by a parent note
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If a student is tardy to class s/he will receive the
appropriate consequences from the teacher
and/or vice principal
ACADEMIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of 24 academic credits
in grades 9, 10, 11, & 12:
*1Credit = 120 hours class time
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
Students may be eligible to receive one of the following
recognitions:
High Academic Honors List
GPA of 3.50 – 4.00.
All subjects grades shall count
The student must receive grades of an A
The student must receive all 1's for ethics
A+ 100 4.0
A 9 – 96 9 3.7
A- 9 – 92 5 3.4
B+ – 89 91 3.0
B 86 – 88 2.7
B- 82 – 85 2.4
C+ 78 – 81 2.0
C 74 – 77 1.7
C- 70 – 73 1.4
D+ 66 – 69 1.0
D 63 – 65 0.7
D- 60 – 62 0.4
F Below 60 --0--
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Academic Honor List
GPA of 3.0–3.45
All subject grades shall count.
All grades are A or B
The student must receive an average of 2 for ethics.
AWARDS AND STUDENT RECOGNITION
The administration and faculty recognize students
who have distinguished themselves in class work
and activities throughout the year. The purpose
of this recognition is to honor our outstanding stu-
dents.
Grades 4-5 students' academic accomplish-
ments will be recognized on a quarterly basis.
Students will receive a Super Star or Star Certifi-
cate.
Middle School students' academic accomplish-
ments will be recognized on a quarterly basis.
Students will be awarded either certificates of
High Honors or Honors.
High School students' academic accomplish-
ments will be recognized on a semester basis.
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GRADUATION AWARDS
New Generation International Schools will recog-
nize students during commencement based up-
on the following standards of achievement:
Valedictorian **
Salutatorian **
Advanced Placement
National Honors Society
The Valedictorian is the graduating senior with
the highest cumulative GPA. The Valedictorian
gives a speech during the commencement cer-
emony.
The Salutatorian is the graduating senior with the
second highest cumulative GPA.
A pin, worn on the graduation gown, indicates
National Honor Society (NHS) membership.
**In order to be eligible, a student must have at-
tended New Generation International Schools
for his/her entire junior and senior years.
GRADUATION FEE
Each graduating senior will have to pay a gradu-
ation fee. The fee is to cover partial cost for:
graduation attire, diploma covers, printing,
AdvancEd diploma stamping, and any other
needed items for graduation.
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GRADUATION REHEARSAL
New Generation International Schools views gradua-
tion as a dignified ceremony. All graduating seniors
are required to attend the graduation rehearsal.
Caps and gowns will be issued during rehearsal.
ACTIVITY AWARDS QUALIFICATIONS
At the end of each school year, the faculty at NG
recognizes students who have participated unselfish-
ly. The purpose of this recognition is to acknowledge
students who have distinguished themselves by ex-
celling in class work, citizenship, and activities at New
Generation International Schools.
The Activity Award is offered to students who have
dedicated many extra hours to school service and
participation. This award is based on one year's activ-
ities and is given to sophomore, junior, and senior stu-
dents. In order to receive this one-year award, a stu-
dent must have received strong recommendations
from the sponsors of at least two unrelated activities
to be considered. Good scholarship and citizenship
are additional factors which help determine award
recipients. Students receiving an “F” will be disquali-
fied from this award.
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BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
Students at NG are expected to be good citizens
and conduct themselves appropriately. Students in-
volved in any of the following behaviors will subject
themselves to administrative disciplinary action,
which may include suspension or expulsion from
school and/or parent conference.
1. Excessive absences or tardiness
2. Disruptive, disrespectful, or defiant behavior
3. Graffiti
4. Swearing, teasing, intimidation or threatening be-
haviors
5. Refusal to come to the office when requested by a
staff member
6. False names or running from authority including
any members of law enforcement
7. Smoking/chewing tobacco
8. Possession or use of controlled substance
9. Theft/possession of stolen property
10. Fighting/School Safety Violation
11. Vandalism
12. Inappropriate dress
13. Bullying
14. Insubordination
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BEHAVIOR PROBATION
Students who do not follow or respect the
guidelines will be placed on Behavior Proba-
tion. Any student placed on this probation for
at least one semester may be expelled from
the school.
BIRTHDAYS (Elementary School)
Parents should send a note or call the Vice
Principal at least 3 days prior to the child's
birthday. We ask that parents be prompt and
respect class time. Celebrations may ONLY
take place during lunch time. Parents are ex-
pected to provide all necessary items, such as plates, serving utensils, napkins, etc.
Class Counsel/Conseil De Classe
The meeting occurs regularly throughout the
year for a grade level. It includes the teachers,
and an administrative representative (Principal
or Vice Principal). Most of the meeting is taken
up discussing each individual student. Remarks
made at this meeting will be placed in stu-
dent’s report card. If the "COUNSEL" expresses
'concern' over a student's progress, the par-
ents should take immediate action by seeing
the teacher and taking steps to turn the situa-
tion around.
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Athletics, Clubs, and school sponsored programs.
School is a place of learning and a location to obtain
skills that will allow for productive lifestyles. In order to fa-
cilitate quality learning experiences at school, students
must attend classes. The administration at NG feels
strongly about this issue and has developed the follow-
ing policy:
In order for students to participate in school activities
(i.e. sports, clubs, and organizations) they must have
good attendance records.
All students may participate, however:
1. Students who miss 3 sessions will be banned from the
activity
2. Students in academic or behavioral jeopardy may
not be allowed to participate in activities.
3. Students interested in participating in any activity shall
submit a signed note by the parent to the VP. Phone
calls regarding activity participation will not be ac-
cepted for the safety of our students.
DRAGON OF THE MONTH
Each month one student from grades 1-12 will be select-
ed from the entire student body for exceptional behav-
ior and good conduct at all times .
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DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO
Possession of tobacco, alcohol or drugs is illegal. To-
bacco violators will be issued citations. Violation of
this policy may include, but is not limited to suspen-
sion, probation from activities, law enforcement refer-
ral, and expulsion.
EVACUATION DRILL
NG is required to hold regular fire and security drills to
insure proper evacuation of the building in case of
emergency. Use the exit route designated by the fire
drill card in the room you are in at the time of the
alarm. Students will be instructed when to return to
class. Evacuations may be signaled by the fire alarm,
or bullhorn. Evacuation drills are a serious matter and
should be conducted promptly and in all earnest-
ness.
FAILING POLICY
If a student in grades 1-12 fails 3 subjects then s/he
will be re-examined during the summer.
If a students fails more than 3 subjects then s/he will
not be promoted to the next school year.
A minimum of 50% is required to pass in written se-
mester exams and an average of 60% is required in
the overall final grade per subject.
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FIRES AND SAFETY
No person shall be allowed to possess or use flam-
mable materials, matches, candles, cigarette
lighters of any type of open flame in the school
building except when using laboratory or domestic
science equipment and under the immediate su-
pervision and direction of an instructor. Such
items as cigarette lighters, matches, or other
flammables will be confiscated and returned only
to parents. Students may be suspended/expelled
for possession of these items.
HOMEWORK POLICY
In order to meet the needs and educational re-
quirements of students, teachers can and do as-
sign homework. The amount of homework varies
depending on the type of class and the specific
needs of each student in the class. Students can
expect to receive homework assignments on a
regular basis in the following classes: English, histo-
ry, math, and science. Other classes will assign
homework as needed.
INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS AT SCHOOL
Cellular phones, iPods, pagers, beepers, chains or
other electronic devices are not allowed to disturb
the learning environment at school and are pro-
hibited for all students.
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Students using such devices during class hours will
have them confiscated and parents will have to
pick them up in the administrative office. The school will not be responsible for any loss of elec-
tronic items. (Students may only use them on the
bus.)
Students should not bring any device or substances
that may be harmful or disruptive. Some examples
are: water guns, fireworks, chemical sprays, balls,
frisbees, laser pens or other similar type toys. In ad-
dition, felt tip pens, magic markers, spray paint and
tips are not allowed. Items brought from home are
the responsibility of the student. NG will not be held
liable for lost or stolen property. Students who bring
any of the above items subject themselves to ad-
ministrative disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion.
LIBRARY
Food and drinks, including water are not permitted
in the library. Students are expected to enter the li-
brary in a quiet and respectful manner. Respect
everyone's right to use the library by keeping the
noise level to a minimum. During class time, students
must have a pass to visit. Students may use the li-
brary during lunch unless told otherwise.
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Check Out Policy:
♦ Students may check out two books at a time.
♦ Students may borrow books for two weeks and may
renew them once.
♦ Newspapers and magazines are to remain in the li-
brary.
♦ Text books are to be returned at the end of the
school year on the day of the set exam, student will be
charged if they do not do so.
Students who continue to lose or bring back books late
will be denied the privilege of checking books out.
LOCKERS
The school cannot guarantee the security or assume
responsibility for lost or stolen items. Students are re-
sponsible for keeping their lockers locked at all times.
All students must bring their own lock and key. Lock-
ers are school property and may be opened by school
authorities at any time. Students are permitted to use
lockers as a convenience and courtesy. Money and/or valuables should never be left in student lockers.
Lockers are school property and thus students will be
held accountable for any damage to the locker
(examples of damage : punched into, written on with
markers, etc.)
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LOST/DAMAGED BOOKS
If a student damages or loses a book then the stu-
dent's report card will be withheld until payment for
the book(s) is paid for in full. (This will include the book
cost and the shipping)
REPORT CARDS / MIDTERMS
At the end of quarters 1, 2, and 3, report cards will be
given to students to take home. The fourth quarter re-
port card is picked up. Students receive a midterm
progress report at school each quarter. If a student
has lost his/her report card at the end of the year and
needs another copy then the student will be charged for each extra copy.
SCHOOL SAFETY POLICY
All students have the right to attend school and
school sponsored activities without undue concern for
their safety. Any student acts of violence, stalking,
fighting, and physical assaults or threats, possession of
a weapon or facsimile, criminal behavior, destruction
or defacement of school property, willful disobedi-
ence or persistent defiance of authority will be dealt
with. Possessions of these items will be confiscated
and returned only to parents. Violators may subject
themselves to one or more of the following:
1) Mandatory parent/guardian conference with
school
2) Suspension from school
3) Expulsion
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TRANSPORTATION AND REGULATIONS
NG offers bus transportation for students whose parents'
contract for these services. Within certain re-
strictions, buses offer travel from door to door.
Students who have not paid for the service are not eligi-
ble to ride the bus.
Students are responsible for following and obeying the
bus rules and regulations. In the event a student violates
the established rules, s/he is subject to disciplinary ac-
tion. In more severe cases, a student may be suspend-
ed from riding the bus temporarily. If the behavior con-
tinues, the expulsion from riding the bus will be perma-
nent.
If the bus driver is distracted by a student's behavior, he
cannot pay strict attention to his driving and the road
conditions. This poses a safety issue for all students. Bus
rules also apply for field trips as well as for daily transpor-
tation. Please note that buses leave on time and one
minute is considered tardy. There is a ONE minute wait time at the student's stop. If a student is not at his/her
stop on the regulated time then the bus will leave. Buses
will not return back to pick up a student. All students
must ride their designated bus only.
The following rules must be followed.
No student is allowed to go home on any other bus ex-
cept their own designated bus.
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If a child will go home by car instead of bus, the
Vice Principal and the MAIN office must be in-
formed before 1 pm by a parental signed note or
a parental phone call. If the above is not fol-
lowed, the student will go home by bus.
If any stakeholder breaks any school bus rule then
the child will be prohibited from riding the school
bus until the end of the school year and bus
transportation fees will not be refundable.
Informing the matron or the bus driver of any trans-
portation changes will not be accepted or taken
into consideration.
Students must keep the bus clean at all times. All
items not needed should be kept in their bag or
thrown in the basket.
Students may use their Ipods or cell phones on the
bus rides to and from school only.
Students are not allowed to damage the bus. Stu-
dents causing damage to the bus will pay the
necessary fine and will be suspended from riding
the bus. (The suspension time will be determined
according to what the administration sees fit)
Buses will leave on the designated departure time.
Buses will not wait for any student. If a student misses
his/her bus, then it is the responsibility of the student
to call his/her parent or guardian to inform them that
they have missed the bus. (Please check NG disci-
pline guide for detailed information.)
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UNIFORM POLICY
All NG students are expected to be properly
groomed for school and to wear the school uniform
daily unless otherwise announced. On non-uniform
days or at after-school functions, clothing worn to
school should be in keeping with the academic envi-
ronment of the school.
Uniforms can be purchased from the school store.
The School Dress Code stipulates: All students must
be in school uniform at all times.
Shoes must be worn at all times. Crocs, sandals, flip
flops, open toes, heels, etc are not considered
appropriate shoes.
Hats, hoodies, caps are not to be worn in the
school.
Halter-tops, spaghetti straps, and tops, which ex-
pose the midriff or cleavage, are not permitted.
Clothing depicting, through words or visualization,
disrespect towards any race, culture, religion, or
gender, cannot be worn at school or at any
school sponsored activity.
Any clothing that forms an allegiance and/or
encourages criminal, violent, or antisocial be-
havior
Make up, nail polish or dangly jewelry are not per-
mitted.
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Guidelines
● All students must wear the official school uniform
(blue polo with a white collar and the NG logo em-
bossed on the left.)
● No jeans, or sports pants or cover-ups are permitted.
Jeans jackets are not accepted as an outer cover up
at any time.
● The cover up used for cold weather will be the regu-
lar school outerwear which is available at the school
store. No other cover-up may be worn as part of the
uniform.
● Students are allowed to wear their PE uniform to
school on days when they are participating in PE clas-
ses.
Code of Conduct
Students who are not dressed according to the
School Dress Code will be in in-school suspension with
the day counting as an absence.
(Please refer to uniform dress code in the NG guide-
lines)
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NG DISCIPLINE GUIDE
INFRACTION CONSEQUENCES
Tardy to School by car.
All students have to be
in the school between
7:30- 7:45
7:46 is considered tar-
dy.
Students are allowed 2 tardies from
September until winter break. From
winter break until the end of the school
year is another 2 tardies.
Students will not be permitted to enter
the school after the 2nd tardy.
Tardy to Class Level One: Written warning and re-
minder of school policy with the Vice
Principal.
Level Two: In-School Suspension (ISS) &
letter sent to parents.
Level Three: Out-of-School Suspension
(OSS) and Parent Conference.
Skipping Class
Level One: ISS with written warning by
VP.
Level Two: 2-day OSS and with a 2nd
written warning.
Level Three: 3-5 days OSS, 3rd written
warning and Parent Conference.
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Bus ride to school
Tardy to ride the school
bus at the end of the
day
There is a ONE minute wait time ONLY.
All students must be at their stop at
the designated time.
If a student persists on being late to
the bus then:
Level One: student will be prohibited
from riding the school bus for 1 day.
Level Two: student will be prohibited
from riding the school bus for 2 days.
Level Three: student will be prohibited
from riding the school bus for 3 days.
Level Four: student will not be permit-
ted to ride the bus until the end of the
school year.
(Transportation Fees are non-
refundable.)
Inappropriate Bus Con-
duct
(Students are not per-
mitted to ride any bus
but their own designat-
ed bus.)
Level One: Written warning and letter
sent to parents.
Level Two: Written warning and 1-5
day suspension from riding the bus.
Level Three: Written warning and pro-
hibited from riding the school bus
for 1 month .
Level Four: Prohibited from riding the
bus until the end of the school year
and bus fees are non-refundable.
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Purposeful Property
Damage
Level One: The student will be asked
to clean and/or pay for damage re-
placement within 2 days.
Level Two: The student will be asked to
clean and/or pay, letter to parents,
and OSS for 2 days.
Level Three: Payment for damage,
OSS for 3 – 5 days and may be ex-
pelled.
Physical Aggression,
Bullying,
Repeated Disturbances,
Verbal Aggression,
Disrespect,
Inappropriate Behavior
or Language
Level One: The student will meet with
the VP and have an ISS and phone
call will be placed to parents depend-
ing on situation.
Level Two: Letter to parents and the
student will have 2-3 days of OSS.
Level Three: Parent Conference, and
the student will have 5 days of OSS
and may be expelled.
Mobile Phones
Electronic Games
(Devices and head-
phones)
IPODS. (Not to be used
in school at all times, on-
ly on bus (going to and
from school.)
Students are not permitted to have
cell phones on school campus. High
School students will be permitted to
use their cell phones during lunch on-
ly. Any student using his/her phone in
on school campus will result in phone
confiscation for one semester.
Inappropriate Dress or
Foot Wear
Level One: ISS
Level Two: 3 day OSS.
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Level Three: Parent Conference and
the student will not be allowed to en-
ter until conditions have been agreed
upon.
Smoking
Weapons/Dangerous
Substances/Incendiary
device
(Knives, look alike guns,
pepper spray, other ille-
gal weapons, etc.)
Tobacco/Controlled
Substances
(Look alike drugs, mari-
juana, any controlling
substance, etc.)
Level One: Written warning, Parent
Conference and ISS.
Level Two: Written warning, Parent
Conference, OSS and Probation.
Level Three: Written warning, Parent
Conference, and referral for expul-
sion.
Academic Honesty
Violation
Level One: Written warning from VP,
Parent Conference and student
will receive a grade of zero on the
assignment.
Level Two: Written warning from VP,
Parent Conference and student
will fail the subject in the quarter.
Level Three: Student will fail the sub-
ject, and will repeat the subject
course during the summer; how-
ever, all the required work must be
completed during the school year.
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Success is greatly enhanced by good organiza-
tion. The Planner is your portable organizer; be
sure to use it to help you keep up-to-date in all
areas of life at NG. Be sure to use and check
your Planner daily and you will always be pre-
pared. It should keep you organized and on
top of your homework, assignments and ap-
pointments. Enter assignments, estimated
homework time and check when completed.
See the example directly below.
Student Planner
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