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SEMESTER EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

Teachers will produce semester exams for all classes that do not include an End of Course exam. Students may earn an exemption from a semester exam through fulfillment of each of the the following:

  • No unexcused absences;
  • No In-School Suspension (ISS) discipline beyond three (3) days; 
  • No Out-of-School (OSS) discipline;
  • No alternative school placement;
  • No outstanding cafeteria debt;
  • An average of 75 or above in the selected class.

In any given semester, because of grade requirements, a student may be exempt from one exam and not another.

STUDENT ARRIVAL

Students should arrive on time to school each day. Upon arrival at Sequoyah, students will immediately enter the building. Bus riders should move from the bus directly into the school without delay. Car drivers and any passengers should be prepared to leave their vehicles within 2-3 minutes of arrival. Car riders should be prepared to exit their vehicles as they approach the school. Students should exit their cars when within four vehicle lengths or fewer from the crosswalk. There is no requirement to be directly at the crosswalk to exit a vehicle. No students should linger in cars or in any parking lot. Student drivers who are consistently tardy to school face the possibility of losing driving privileges.

PERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND/OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES (SBP 6.312)

Students may possess personal communication devices and personal electronic devices so long as such devices are turned off and stored in backpacks, purses or personal carry-alls. Such devices include, but are not limited to, wearable technology such as eye glasses, rings, or watches that have the capability to record, live stream, or interact with wireless technology; cell phones; laptops; tablets; and mp3 players. Students may not wear wireless earbuds (AirPods, etc.) or headphones at any time inside the school. However, a teacher may grant permission for the use of these devices to assist with instruction in his/her classroom, and teachers are encouraged to integrate the devices into their course work. The principal or his/her designee may also grant a student permission to use such a device at his/her discretion. Unauthorized use or improper storage of a device will result in confiscation until such time as it may be released to the student's parents or guardian. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.