School POLICY

Student Conduct on School Buses JICC-R Policy by Cormier, June — last modified 2010-12-21 12:25

 

Severe Allergy Policy by Cormier, June — last modified 2010-12-22 09:30

 

Walk Ride Policy EEAA by Cormier, June — last modified 2011-09-12 15:05

Elementary students (K thru 4) are to walk up to three-quarters (.75) of a mile to their assigned school. Middle school students (5 thru 8) are to walk up to one and one half (1.5) miles to their assigned school. Distances from home to school are established from the nearest school entrance along a reasonable route to home. Pre-kindergarten transportation is no longer provided.

McKinney-Vento Policy by Cormier, June — last modified 2010-12-22 09:35

The goal of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is to ensure that each homeless child or youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education.

BPIP by Cormier, June — last modified 2010-12-22 15:55

This Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan incorporates a comprehensive approach for preventing, intervening, and responding to incidents of bullying, cyberbullying, and retaliation. The Lowell Public Schools is committed to working with students, staff, families, law enforcement agencies, and the community to prevent issues of violence.

Field Trip Policy IJOA by Cormier, June — last modified 2011-09-12 15:08

The school committee recognizes that first-hand learning experiences provided by field trips are a most effective and worthwhile means of learning. It is the desire of the Committee to encourage field trips as an integral part of the program of the schools.

IMG Policy on Animals in Schools by Cormier, June — last modified 2011-09-12 14:41

School Principals, in consultation with the Health Services Providers in each building, shall utilize the Department of Public Health publication “Guidelines for Animals in Schools or on School Grounds” and review student health records to determine which animals may be allowed in the school building. The decision of the Principal shall be final.

JFABC-R Admission of Tranfer Students by Cormier, June — last modified 2011-09-12 14:43

A student may withdraw from a Commonwealth charter school at any time and enroll in the school district in which said student resides. To maintain enrollment stability, encourage promotion based on academic standards, and discourage social promotion, the school district will consult with the student’s charter school regarding placement and eligibility for graduation and enroll the student at the grade level the school district determines appropriate.

JLB Nutrition Policy by Cormier, June — last modified 2011-09-12 15:02

This policy exists to support students’ good health through sound nutrition, and has been developed pursuant to requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization of 2004.

Student Acceptability Use Policy by Cormier, June — last modified 2011-09-12 15:11

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