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Textbooks, Electronic Textbooks, Technological Equipment, and Other Instructional
Materials
Textbooks and other district-approved instructional materials are provided to students
free of charge for each subject or class. Any books must be covered by the student, as
directed by the teacher, and treated with care. Electronic textbooks and technological
equipment may also be provided to students, depending on the course and course
objectives. A student who is issued a damaged item should report the damage to the
teacher. Any student failing to return an item in acceptable condition loses the right to free
textbooks and technological equipment until the item is returned or the damage paid for by
the parent; however, the student will be provided the necessary instructional resources
and equipment for use at school during the school day.

Other General Information and Requirements
Topics in this section of the handbook contain important information regarding school
operations and requirements. Included are provisions such as student health and safety
issues; fees; the school’s expectations for student conduct; use of facilities, such as the
cafeteria, library, and transportation services; and emergency closings. For additional
information or questions you may have, please see the principal.

Report Cards, Progress Reports, and Conferences
A student may be promoted only on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated
proficiency in the subject matter of the course or grade level. To earn credit in a course, a
student must receive a grade of at least 70 based on course-level or grade-level standards.
Written reports of your child’s grades or performance and absences in each class or subject
are issued to you at least once every three weeks.

At the end of the first three weeks of a grading period, you will be given written notice if
your child’s performance in any course in English language arts, mathematics, science, or
social studies is near or below 70, or is below the expected level of performance. If your
child receives a grade lower than 70 in any class or subject during a grading period, you
will be requested to schedule a conference with the teacher of that class or subject.

The report card or unsatisfactory progress report will state whether tutorials are required
for a student who receives a grade lower than 70 in a class or subject. Report cards and
unsatisfactory progress reports must be signed by the parent and should be returned to the
school.

Medicine at School
No district employee will give a student prescription medication, nonprescription
medication, herbal substances, or dietary supplements except:
Authorized employees, in accordance with policy, and:

 If the medication is prescription, it must be provided by the parent, along with a
written request, and be in the original, properly labeled container.

 If the medication is nonprescription, it must be provided by the parent, along with a
written request, and be in the original, properly labeled container.