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Important School Policies

Board mandated policies for students and staff.

Academic Integrity - https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/9339/pages/academic-integrity
Academic integrity is defined as the expected code or policy that governs the pursuance of academic study. This includes values such as avoidance of cheating or plagiarism; maintenance of high academic standards; honesty and rigor in research, assessment, and day-to-day performance.

Policy 9070: Academic eligibility for high school extracurricular activities
Board guidelines for grade point averages students need to maintain to participate in extracurricular activities.

Policy 8080: Acceptable Use of Technology
Student guidelines for using technology in schools.

Policy 9230: Alcohol, other drugs, prescription medication, and over the counter drugs
Disciplinary information for student violations related to controlled substance offenses.

Policy 9010: Attendance
Overview of what constitutes legal absences.

Policy 1060: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
Defines bullying and reporting procedures.

Policy 1000: Civility
Expected behaviors to promote civility in schools.

Policy 9200: Discipline
Appropriate protocols for disciplining students at schools.

Policy 1010: Discrimination
Statement regarding the welcoming and discrimination-free environments expected at HCPSS schools.

Policy 9210: Dress Code
Rules regarding appropriate student attire.

Policy 8010: Grading and Reporting, K-8
Grading policies and procedures for students in grades K-8

Policy 8020: Grading and Reporting, High School
Grading policies and procedures for students in high school

Policy 5200 - Pupil Transportation
Conduct for students using school transportation.

Policy 1040: Safe School Environments
Policy on promoting safe and nurturing school environments for students and staff.

Policy 1020: Sexual Harassment
Definition of sexual harassment and reprimands for violations.

Policy 9270: Student Assault and/or Battery on School Staff
The purpose of this policy is to help ensure a safe and secure environment for all staff members by outlining the process that administrators must use if a student engages in assault and/or battery directed towards a staff member or service provider.

Policy 2010: Student Representation
Establishes rules and guidelines for student representatives and the Student Member of the Board of Education.

Policy 9020: Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students related to interactions with their school.

Policy 9280: Students Charged with Community or Reportable Offenses
Procedures and guidelines for responding when students have been charged with legal offenses in the community.

Policy 9240: Student Use and Possession of Tobacco
Outline of prohibited tobacco products and consequences for student violations.

Policy 9250: Weapons
The purpose of this policy is to establish parameters for ensuring a safe and nurturing school environment for students and staff by prohibiting the possession and use of weapons on school property and at school-sponsored activities and to provide clear consequences for anyone who violates this policy.
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River Hill High School
12101 Clarksville Pike (Route 108)
Clarksville, MD 21029
P: (410) 313-7120
F: (410) 313-7406

School Start and Dismissal Times: 7:25 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

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