Student Handbook 2018-2019

TORNADO DRILLS IMS Faculty and students participate in a statewide tornado drill during Tornado Preparedness Month (March) as mandated by the Governor of Virginia. EVACUATION/CRISIS DRILL IMS Faculty and students will participate in evacuation drills and lock-down drills periodically throughout the school year. BOMB THREATS Students shall not engage in any illegal conduct involving firebombs, explosive or incendiary materials or devices or hoax explosive devices or chemical bombs as defined by the Code of Virginia. Moreover, students shall not make any threats or false threats to bomb school personnel or school property. BULLYING A student, either individually or as a part of a group, shall not bully others either in person or by the use of any communication technology including computer systems, telephones, pagers, or instant messaging systems. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, physical, verbal, or written intimidation, taunting, name-calling, and insults and any combination of prohibited activities. "Bullying" means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. "Bullying" includes cyber bullying. "Bullying" does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument or peer conflict. CHILD ABUSE/HARASSMENT Any student who suspects they are being abused should immediately contact the principal, assistant principal, or guidance counselor. Abuse/harassment is any inappropriate touching, contact or comments by another person. Any staff member who suspects that a student is being abused is obligated by law to contact an administrator. DEFIANCE OF THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL Students shall comply with any oral or written instructions made by school personnel within the scope of their authority as provided by Board policies and regulations. HARASSMENT The Grayson County School Board is committed to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that is free from harassment. In accordance with law, the Board prohibits harassment against students, employees, or others on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law and based on a belief that such characteristic exists at school or any school sponsored activity. A student shall not harass another student or any school employee, volunteer, student teacher or any other person present in school facilities or at school functions.

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