Section 1 - Expectations - Student & Parent Handbook - Parents - Lansing School District Home

1. Expectations Table of Contents

1.01 School Citizenship Rules

1.02 Student and Parent Rights and Responsibilities

1.03 Parent Guidelines for Positive Conduct in Schools

1.04 Rights and Responsibilities

1.05 Harassment Policy

1.06 Student Well-Being

1.07 Mandatory Reporting of Abuse and Neglect

1.08 Injury and Illness

1.09 Mental Health Supports

1.10 Homebound Services

1.11 Homeless Children and Youth

1.12 Student Right of Expression

1.13 Student Concerns, Suggestions, and Grievances

1.14 District-Wide Dress Expectations

1.15 Extracurricular and Athletics

1.16 Distribution of Printed Materials

1.17 Rules for Use of all Electronic Communication Devices

1.18 District Technology Use and Safety Rules

1.19 Technology Rules for Grades K-12

1.20 Rules and Regulations for Safe School Bus Behavior

1.21 Procedures for Safe School Bus Behavior

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To be educated in a healthy and safe environment
To participate in the educational process in a climate that is free from fear, harassment, intimidation, disruption, and violence
To expect that school rules will be enforced in a consistent, fair, and reasonable manner
To have access to review the student’s cumulative records (Students under 18 may participate in such a conference; those 18 and above may request a conference without their parents being present)
To expect that school staff will investigate reports of any infringement upon student and parent rights and respond in a timely manner
To make up all work missed due to an absence or suspension
To request an educational conference with school personnel
To present complaints, incidents, problems, grievances, or petitions to the principal and to receive an initial response within three (3) school days after receipt of same by the principal
To receive accommodations for health issues and concerns, especially for students with chronic health conditions (i.e. medications, wellness checks, and interventions)

To respect self and others, as well as district and community property
To respect school rules and participate in discipline proceedings when appropriate
To schedule an appointment to review records at a mutually acceptable time
To report any violation of student/parent rights to school staff
To make up work resulting from an absence or suspension
To participate in an educational conference with school personnel
To pursue grievances through established procedures
To adhere to the guidelines regarding when to keep a sick child at home
To provide medication information to the school offices (i.e. the school nurse) including medical documentation of need for accommodations. (It is important that a completed and signed Authorization of Medication at school form for prescription medication or a completed and signed Over the Counter medication form is provided to the school).
To provide workable emergency phone numbers and reliable emergency contacts for student emergencies.