Families

Family Handbook and Policies

Cell Phone Policy

Students are not permitted to have the following items visible during school hours:

Cell phones, headphones, earpieces, and gaming devices
Electronic devices including laptops or tablets not used for instructional purposes

Bringing electronic devices is strongly discouraged and school staff are not responsible for lost or stolen property. The school will not reimburse for lost, damaged, or stolen items. School administration will not investigate the whereabouts of lost or stolen items that are not related to instruction.

Electronic devices/accessories including, but not limited to, Cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, headphones, Airpods, ear buds, etc., should NOT be seen, heard or used, during the instructional day, between the hours of 8am to 3:20pm. These devices may NOT be used in offices, classrooms, gyms, lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, common areas, media center, sidewalks, courtyards, athletic fields, parking lots, etc., or any other locations on campus between the hours of 8am to 3:20pm. If this policy is violated, students are expected to give the item to the adult. The item will be held in the main office: 1^st offense – Warning to put away; 2^nd offense - Teacher keeps device until the end of class; 3^rd offense -Phone will be held in the front office until the end of the instructional day; 4^th offense -parent/guardian may pick up device); 5^th offense - and proceeding offenses – device may be held up to 10 days. If a student refuses to give the item to a staff member, the student will be referred to the appropriate administrator for insubordination, which may result in additional disciplinary action.

Northeast Guilford Middle School is not liable for any lost or stolen property belonging to students or their families. Cell phones should be kept on a student or in their book bags but should not be out during the school day.

Dress Code

Students are expected to dress daily in accordance with Guilford County Schools Dress Code JCBD-P. There is no ‘opt out’ policy. Students are required to arrive at school in dress code approved attire. Students who fail to wear the approved attire will be sent to ISS until proper clothing is provided and will remain in ISS until the next class. Consequences will be assigned if a student repeatedly fails to follow the school dress code.

The following are dress guidelines as outlined in GCS Dress Code JCBD-P:

A student will maintain personal attire and grooming standards that promote safety, health, and acceptable standards of social conduct and are not disruptive to the educational environment. This will include student clothing that materially and substantially disrupts classes or other school activities.

No article of clothing, tattoo, or accessory may contain language or graphic representations depicting or promoting the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, implied gang affiliation, or encouraging gang activity, violence, or inappropriate activities (as determined by staff).

Shirts/Tops- All shirts or tops must have sleeves that cover undergarments. Shirts must "cover" the underarm, chest, shoulders, stomach, and back. Shirts may or may not have collars. Midriffs and cleavage should not be visible. Tank tops are acceptable with a t-shirt underneath. Shirts should hang in their normal fashion, and if tied in a knot, the knot should not be any higher than a student's navel. Bodysuits are not allowed.

Pants/Bottoms- Pants, slacks, capri pants, shorts, athletic pants, leggings/jeggings (with top covering down to mid-thigh length), skirts, and dresses (at least mid-thigh length as well). Any holes in the clothing above the mid-thigh are not permitted, unless there is clothing underneath that prevents any skin from showing.

Shoes- Footwear must be always worn in school. House and bedroom shoes, shower shoes are not permitted.

Headwear- The following will not be permitted during the school day; sunglasses, hats, hoods, any type of headwear or face covering,

Undergarments/See-Through Materials/Pajamas- Undergarments are not to be visible at any time. Outer garments are to be worn in a manner which will cover up all undergarments. See-through materials do not constitute "cover". Pajamas are not permitted.