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School Information
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Parents may purchase voluntary K-12 student accident insurance through Bollinger Speciality Group. Student Accident Insurance helps ease those concerns by providing benefits for injuries that occur during school hours and or school-sponsored and supervised activities (i.e., athletics, gym class, playground, field trips, JROTC, etc.). With the increasing trend of high deductible plans, and more of the cost share shifting to the insured, Student Accident Coverage has become an even greater tool to bridge the coverage gaps that are inherent in most insurance plans.
ATTENDANCE: Letter to Parents
Grade Level (Helpful Hints)
Number of Required Minutes to be Considered Present for the Day
Time by Which Students Must Enter School to be Considered Present for the Full Day*
Earliest Dismissal Time to be Counted as Present for the Day
Kindergarten - AM Kindergarten - PM Grades 1-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12
78 minutes
78 minutes 195 minutes 204 minutes 204 minutes
Students may carry backpacks and totes to and from school. Upon arrival at school, students will empty backpacks and leave them in their lockers. Students will be permitted to go to their lockers in the morning, before and after lunch, and at the end of the school day. Additionally, students are welcomed to go to their lockers in between classes provided they can do so in a timely manner and still arrive to their next class without being tardy. Students may carry gym bags on days that they have physical education. No large totes/beach bags can be carried during the school day.
CELL PHONES/PERSONAL DEVICES:
All student personal devices are to be turned off and not be visible during instructional time. Students are permitted to use their cell phones in the lobby prior to the start of school (prior to 8:10) and during their assigned lunch period. Cell phones are not permitted to be used in restrooms or locker room areas. Any violation will result in disciplinary action.
DISCIPLINE: Board Policy 218
For a detailed description of discipline processes and procedures, please see the Student Code of Conduct.
DISPLAY OF STUDENT WORK:
The Plum Borough School District is proud of our students' achievements. Student’s work may be displayed in the classroom, school or any district broadcast media unless a letter of objection is received from the parent/guardian by the
th th th
15 day of school. After the 15 day, for any new student enrollment, a letter of objection must be received by the 15 day
from enrollment. Typically, this work would include your child's name and grade/evaluation of the work.
EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL:
Early dismissal will be granted for the same reasons allowable for legal absences. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments with their doctors or dentists other than during school hours. However, when emergency demands, the appointment should be made during study hall time or as early or as late in the school day as possible.
10:13 10:13
2:13 2:13
12:10 12:10
11:33 11:33
10:52 10:52 For additional attendance information please refer to the Code of Conduct.
BACKPACKS:
Exceptionally Prepared for Success
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