General Information Rules, Procedures, and Guidelines Part 3

Hallway lockers are provided for each student and locker assignments are made in the Enrollment Office. Locker with lock combinations should be kept in strictest confidence. Do not permit others to share your locker. Student owned locks are not permitted. Unauthorized padlocks will be cut off immediately. Damaged or defaced lockers will subject the responsible person(s) to fines and penalties. The locker must be kept neat and clean, both inside and out. If a locker or combination does not work properly, the student should inform the office staff. New students are assigned lockers through the Principal’s office after registering for classes.

A deposit of $5.00 is required for gym lockers, shop lockers, etc., which is refundable when the padlock is returned undamaged. All lockers are the property of the school district, and school authorities may enter them from time to time to inspect the contents therein without notice or approval from the student. Illegal drugs, alcohol, weapons and stolen property found in a locker will be seized by school personnel and used as evidence in a suspension or expulsion hearing. These items will be turned over to the Romulus Police.

A thirty-minute hot lunch program is scheduled for all students. While in the cafeteria, the following guidelines are to be followed:
● Enter the serving or sales lines from the end. Students are not allowed to cut in line.
● When finished eating, students are responsible for cleaning up and place trash in proper containers and return trays to the kitchen window.
● No metal knives/forks, etc. are to be brought to school.
● Communicate in a conversational tone.
● Keep your cafeteria clean.
● Maintain a relaxed, positive eating environment. Failure to follow the above guidelines will result in missing recess, after-school detention or out of school suspension.

* Free/Reduced lunch application forms are available in the school’s office. Parents will be notified by mail as to their child's lunch status.

All medication given to a student at school must be dispensed from the school office. The medication must be in the original container with the child’s name, physician’s prescription for dosage and times to be given. A Medication Control Policy form, available in the school office must be completed yearly and signed by the physician and the parent. Over the counter drugs/medicine will not be given to a student without a written medical plan statement from a physician countersigned by the parent. This includes aspirin, cold remedies, or eye drops. At the end of the school year, parents/guardians will be notified if there is excess medication. If they do not pick the medication up before the office closes for the summer, it will be safely disposed of as directed by the local health department.

The Media Center is the technology "hub" of the school. It has become an extended classroom that facilitates the access to information through multiple electronic resources. This information center provides students and staff with the following:
● Integrated communication system
● Computerized catalog and information system
● Computers for student access
● Electronic references
● Career and college information
● Internet access (Parental permission required - See District Acceptable Use Policy)

 

Students must present a current school I.D. card to check out materials. Students may borrow books for two weeks and reference books only overnight. Students must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form on file in the Media Center to access the Internet. AUP Violations can result in loss of Internet privileges up to expulsion, depending on the severity of an offense. Minor Offenses -- 1st offense – 10-day loss of Internet access; 2nd offense – 30-day loss; 3rd offense – 90 day loss

CITY ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 20 ARTICLE II 7 VIII, SECTIONS 20-21, 246, 247, 248 & 249
It shall be unlawful for any person to:

1. Intentionally obstruct, impair, or hinder the performance of a governmental function, or the use of government property by using or threatening to use violence, force, physical interference, or obstacle.
2. To damage, destroy or deface any public, private or parochial school building or any building owned, occupied, or otherwise used by any public, private or parochial school or the grounds, fences, trees, or other appurtenances or fixtures belonging thereto.
3. To willfully, or maliciously make or assist in making any noise, disturbance, or improper diversion by which the peace, quietude, or good order of any class, gathering, or other function in any public, private, or parochial school or on the grounds belonging thereto is disturbed.
4. To indulge in any indecent, lewd, or immoral conduct in any building, or on any property owned, occupied, or otherwise used by a public, private, or parochial school.
5. To enter or remain in any building or on any grounds owned by Romulus Community Schools.

The School District cooperates with local police authorities in the interest of the welfare of all citizens and the school community. Parents/guardians will be notified if police arrest or wish to question their student in school. The timing of parental notification will depend on the circumstances, taken as a whole.

Student drivers must be licensed and receive written permission from the School District in order to park their vehicle on School District property or use their vehicle during the school day. Student drivers must register with the school and park only in designated areas.

Students driving to Romulus High School must have a current student parking decal placed on the lower left corner of the rear window of the vehicle registered with the school. This decal must be purchased before driving to school.

Applications for student parking decals are available from administration at the cost of $20.00. Students must present a valid driver’s license and the vehicle registration when purchasing the parking decal. Daily permits may be purchased on a limited basis for $1.00 a day. A valid driver’s license and vehicle registration must be presented when purchasing a daily permit. (See parking lot security personnel.)

If a new car is purchased, a permit will be issued (at no additional cost) after the student has provided the vehicle’s registration and the old sticker is turned in. If you must drive a different car, see the parking lot security personnel for a temporary permit.

Romulus High School reserves the right to bar any automobile/driver from the parking lot that is considered to be a menace to the safety of others. All vehicles are subject to inspection and search.

 

The Romulus Police will issue violations for vehicular offenses committed on school property. Any of the following offenses will result in disciplinary action being taken by the school:

● Reckless and negligent driving on school property or in transit to and from school.
● Using or allowing your vehicle to be used for illegal purposes (i.e. smoking, drinking, loitering). Keep your vehicle locked at all times.
● Parking illegally. Parking in an unauthorized area or with your decal displayed improperly.
● Parking in a staff parking lot.
● Failure to register your vehicle, improper display or use of school decal or permit.
● Leaving school without permission.
● Failure to follow published parking lot rules and procedures.

 

Consequences: Three-day loss of driving privileges to expulsion from school.

● Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled periodically through the academic year. These conference times are very valuable to the overall educational program.
● Teachers do a much better job with our students if they have an opportunity to confer directly with parents.
● It is not necessary to wait for regular conference time if a parent has a concern. Parent conferences are encouraged and can be arranged at any time during the school year.

Parents are encouraged to sign up for ParentPortal through the office of the Board of Education at 734-532-1600. ParentPortal is an online system offered by the school district which enables parents to view their student’s academic progress, as well as attendance, behavior, and lunch. All teachers have email addresses which can be accessed through ParentPortal for instant communication. To sign up for ParentPortal, send an email that includes your first and last name, your student(s) first and last name, and what school(s) they attend to: [email protected]. You will receive a PIN and password in about 5-10 school days.

Phone messages will be taken for teachers by the office during their instructional time. Teachers are not able to disrupt their class to receive phone calls. They will be happy to return a call as soon as possible. If you need to get an emergency message to your child, inform the office. Students are permitted to make and accept emergency phone calls from the office.

● Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Safe. Please see Appendix A for the child(ren)’s specific playground/outdoor recess behavior expectations.
● Use playground equipment as intended - for enjoyment, with safety in mind.
● One person at a time should use a swing. Swinging from side to side or jumping off of swings is not allowed.
● When in line, wait for the person ahead of you to move down the slide before you start up the steps. Climbing up the slide is not allowed. Children must sit going down the slide.
● When playing on any large pieces of equipment, both hands should always be on the bars.
● Play away from equipment when not using it. Games may not be played in or around equipment.

● Play ball with respect for the safety of yourself and others in the game
● Balls are thrown on the playground only. They may not be thrown in front of the school
● All kickball, soccer, and touch football games need to be played in designated areas at the appropriate time Body "contact sports" are not allowed
● Use only school balls or balls which are soft in proper areas on the playground, which have been approved by your teacher or the supervisor on duty.
● Snow play is encouraged, but snowball throwing is not allowed on school property or on the way to and from school.
● No sliding on ice.

● Play fair, share what is yours, and leave that which does not belong to you alone.
● Refrain from activities that may hurt others or harm property.
● Keep hands to yourself on the playground and in line. Do not pick up woodchips, sand, gravel, or rocks.
● Do not interfere with the play of others.
● If possible, use problem-solving skills before reporting problems. Share unresolved issues with the teacher or playground supervisor.
● Do not exclude others from your play.
● You must have the permission of playground supervisor to re-enter the building.
● The whistle means STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN. Also, Line up.

 

Children may not bring balls, bats, toys, (other than with the teacher's permission), roller blades, shoes with wheels, or skateboards to school. Children may not use the playground after school until they have gone home and received permission from their parents to return. There is no adult supervision on the playground outside of school hours. For safety, parents are urged to remove all drawstrings from jackets and coats, as they present a choking hazard.