Student Handbook Vol. 1 | Page 20

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements will be run daily on televisions on Main Street . All announcements must concern student information about school operations and activities and must have prior approval of a sponsor . See e-blasts and the school website for current information about school activities .
ASSEMBLIES AND PEP RALLIES Student assemblies and pep rallies are periodically held for educational and enjoyment purposes . Student courtesy and cooperation during these events is required to ensure enjoyable programs for everyone .
BUILDING HOURS & USE Any use of the building before or after school hours should be cleared with the proper administrator . Students may not be on campus after 4:30 p . m . unless under the direct supervision of a faculty member , coach , or sponsor . Students must remain at Main Street and 100 Hall while waiting for their ride .
BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is provided for all students who live more than one mile from Harrison High School . Routes and times will be posted in the lobby of the school . Students are under the jurisdiction of the school from the time they arrive at the bus stop . Cobb County rules of bus conduct must be followed at all times . Improper behavior on a school bus will result in disciplinary action .
Students who wish to ride a different bus must bring a note from a parent to the Attendance Office BEFORE school . This note must include student ' s name , parent ' s name , the bus number , and a telephone number where a parent can be reached for confirmation . This approved note will be required before the student can ride a different bus . ( ED-R Student Transportation )
CELL PHONES / ELECTRONIC DEVICES Under no circumstances should students use or turn on cellular phones , communication devices , or other electronic communication devices during instructional class time unless otherwise instructed by the teacher . A summary of Cobb County Personal Communications / Electronics Devices use guidelines follows : ( JCDA-R Student Code of Conduct )
Students shall not use , display , or turn on cellular phones , video phones , or electronic devices during instructional time . The Principal shall determine specified times on campus when cell phones and other electronic devices may be used . No such devices may be used at any time on school-operated vehicles , including buses .
Students shall not use personal technology resources to distribute or display inappropriate material . Inappropriate materials includes but not limited to the following :
� Is profane , vulgar , lewd , obscene , offensive , indecent , sexually explicit , pornographic / or threatening � Advocates illegal or dangerous acts � Causes disruption to the District , its employees or students � Advocates violence � Contains knowingly false , recklessly false , or defamatory information � Is otherwise harmful to minors as defined by the Children ’ s Internet Protection Act
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