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HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT HANDBOOK

This handbook has been revised with the input of parents, students, staff and community members to
better prepare you to meet the needs and expectations of our school community. The handbook provides
an overview of the services, procedures and rules of Hudson High School. It also doubles as an
organizational planner—including necessary “Hall Pass” pages toward the end. Take some time to read it
and direct any questions you may have to any teacher. As a student, it is your responsibility to be aware of
its contents.

AREAS OF THE BUILDING

A. COMMONS

This serves as Hudson’s kitchen and cafeteria. During lunch periods, students must report to the
Commons, Senior Lunch Room / Atrium / Courtyard, or the Garden of Egan (for underclassmen).
During non-lunch periods, the Commons serves as a study hall area for underclassmen and upperclassmen
without flex passes. A student may sign out the Commons and go to the Math Lab, Writing Lab, ARC, or
the Library.

B. LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER

The library is located on the second floor directly above the office and guidance areas with its entrance
across from the courtyard. Students have access to the library from 7:45 to 3:15 each day. The library
program provides classes for students in essential 21st century skills of inquiry, ethical behavior,
technology, information literacy and media literacy as well as reading for enjoyment. Classes are designed
and scheduled with teachers to support their units of study. Students have access to the online catalog,
INFOhio databases and purchased databases 24/7 through the library website:
http://www.hudson.k12.oh.us/sites/hhsmedia. Passwords to databases are given to all students.
Students may use iPods and MP3 players, work on computers, watch news and educational television
/video programs, create iMovies, podcasts, PowerPoints, and other multimedia products, work in groups
to study or develop projects, or simply to read while in the library. Materials may be checked out for 2
weeks and renewed for another 2 weeks. Fines are 5 cents per day for overdue materials.

C. SUPERVISED STUDY HALLS

A supervised study hall is available throughout the day, including lunch times. All freshmen and
sophomores will have supervised study halls. Upperclassmen without flex passes are to report to the
Commons for study hall. Students who have attendance or discipline issues, and/or are in academic
difficulty may be scheduled into supervised study halls or the Academic Resource Center. Students can
also be assigned to a study hall during Explorer Period, if they need time to complete work.

D. MAIN OFFICE

The Main Office houses the principals’ offices, athletic office, and the clinic. The school’s lost and found
is located in the Main Office. Students who have lost articles should check with the receptionist.

E. HALLWAYS

Students must have hall passes when moving through the halls during classes. Students are not permitted
in the halls during their lunch periods. Hall monitors and other staff members on hall duty may ask who

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