Persons not identified on our computer systems as parents, guardians, or emergency contacts will not be allowed to check students out of school.

All children are expected to be in attendance and on time each day.  Student absences shall be excused only for the following reasons:  (1) personal illness of the student; (2) death or serious illness in the immediate family; (3) subpoena for court appearance; (4) recognized religious holiday; or (5) any unusual cause acceptable to the principal.  A written note explaining the absence is required and should be submitted to the Attendance Office when a student returns to school.
 

Students are allowed to make up work as a result of excused absences however; it is the responsibility of the student to make up assignments and tests within a reasonable time. Generally, students are allowed one day to make up assignments for each day missed.

It’s the law:  Students wishing to apply for a driver’s license must show proof of school attendance; forms are available from the Main Office.  If you miss 10 consecutive unexcused days, or 15 total unexcused days per semester, you will lose your driver’s license.  If you don’t pass at least 3 subjects each semester, you will lose your driver’s license.

Anyone who comes to campus after 7:30 must sign in at the Attendance Office and receive an Admit to Class slip.  If a student is late to any class, the teacher will put the student’s name on a list and submit it to the Attendance Office.  Students must be on time to school and to class.  There is DAILY DETENTION for tardiness to school or to class.  All students checking into school or going to class tardy will do same day detention.  Only students with notes from the doctor will be exempt from detention.

Detention is from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.  This includes students participating in athletics or other extracurricular school activities.  Failure to attend detention will result in a suspension.

If a student needs to leave campus during the day, s/he MUST sign out through the office and receive a Dismissal from Class slip.  A student must bring a note from a parent or legal guardian to the office by 8:00 a.m.  The note should include the specific reason for dismissal, a parent or guardian signature and the telephone number of the responsible person whose signature appears on the note.  If the student does not bring a note, the parent or guardian MUST come to the office to check the student out.  A student who does not check in/out properly will be suspended.
 

Students who ride to school must have the parent/guardian or the emergency friend listed on the registration form come into the office to check out the student.  Students who drive to school must bring notes to the office in the morning, so that the staff may call to verify the dismissal.  ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN THE SIGN-OUT SHEET WHEN LEAVING CAMPUS FOR ANY REASON.  Students should keep the Dismissal from Class slip to show teachers when they return to class.  (Losing this slip could result in assignment to after school detention.)  Most doctors keep afternoon office hours, so students should try very hard to schedule appointments AFTER SCHOOL. Students who are ill and wish to go to the office to check out must have a hall pass and a signed note from a teacher in order to use the telephone.
 
 

The Memphis City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap/disability, or sex in its programs and activities.  No student shall be denied equal access to or participation in, any school sponsored class, activity, or honors program on the basis of the above.

Students and their parents/guardians who believe the students have been discriminated against have the right to seek corrective action.  Reports of such incidents must be submitted in writing to the principal.  If the necessary corrective action is not taken, an appeal may be made to the Director of Pupil Services, 2597 Avery Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112.

Each student is given a copy of the Memphis City Schools Code of Conduct.  This brochure is the cornerstone of our school disciplinary responses.  Parents and guardians are requested to review this document with their children and sign and return the acknowledgment.

One of the most important lessons education teaches is self-discipline.  Although not a separate subject, in supports the whole educational structure of the school.  Discipline is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness and efficiency.  It is the key to good conduct and proper consideration for other people.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of each student to operate as a responsible citizen.  The Memphis City Schools establishes the policies governing student conduct.  These policies are upheld by the administration and faculty of Craigmont High School.
 
 

Lockers are the property of the Memphis City Schools and are subject to unannounced search and seizure by authorized personnel.  Mrs. Martin (room 149) and Mr. Allen (main office) are responsible for lockers and students should see him/her in order to get a locker.  Students may request a particular locker, but are not guaranteed their first choice.

In order to receive a locker, students must sign a contract which describes in detail the students’ rights and responsibilities.  Craigmont reserves the right to remove the lock if necessary.

Craigmont has two parking lots:  One on Craigmont Street and one on Covington Pike.  The Covington Pike lot and the upper part of the Craigmont Street lot are for teachers and visitors.  Students may park only on the lower lot and on the far western end of the upper lot in the Craigmont Street lot.  Students who park anywhere but the designated student parking areas will lose the privilege of parking on the campus.

All traffic should enter at the west end of the high school lot (closest to the baseball field) and exit on the east end of the parking lot (closest to the Covington Pike).  For safety reasons, this traffic pattern must be observed at all times.
 

The telephones in the office are for school business or emergencies.  Students are not allowed to have personal phones in the building at any time.  If a cell phone is taken from a student, the telephone may be retrieved from an administrator by the students’ parent or guardian.

If the fire bell goes off, everyone must leave the building; exit plans are posted in every room.

ØSTUDENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CLASSES SO THAT ATTENDANCE MAY BE TAKEN.

ØAll doors and windows should be closed when exiting the building.

ØThe parking lot driveway should stay completely clear to make room for emergency vehicles.

ØPULLING A FIRE BELL AS A FALSE ALARM IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHICH WILL BE PROSECUTED. 

If the Civil Defense signal sounds, everyone is to take cover INDOORS.

Ø STUDENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CLASSES SO THAT ATTENDANCE MAY BE TAKEN. 

Ø Generally, students in classrooms with an outside wall will exit and line up facing the wall outside of the door. 

Ø  Students in classes without an outside wall are to stay in the classroom and face the inside wall. 

Ø If you are outdoors, come inside immediately and report to the nearest hallway away from outside doors and windows. Everyone will remain in this position until the all clear is sounded.  

Even though public education is free, there can be many expenses.  Any time a student is issued a uniform, library book, textbook, workbook, musical instrument, or any other piece of school property, s/he becomes financially responsible for it and is required to turn it in when the period of use has ended.  Students who do not have the property will be placed on the owes list (updated each semester) and will not receive a report card or be allowed to register for school the following fall until the obligation is cleared.  Students are requested to clear the “owes” with the TEACHER or COACH involved, so that they can make the proper corrections to their paperwork.  During the summer, owes should be paid to Mrs. Stewart.

Some students qualify for free lunch and/or fee waiver.  If you think you might qualify, see Mrs. Taalib-Din in the office for documentation.

All students must report to the cafeteria during lunch—no exceptions.  Students are to be in the cafeteria or the patio areas only during lunch.  All other areas are off limits.  Students are to eat in the cafeteria ONLY.  No lunch is to be brought to the student from any source outside the school.  Food should not be taken in the halls, stairways, or classrooms.  Also, lunch cards are not transferable.

When you eat, there always will be classes going on during your lunch period, so please respect those still in class and stay out of the halls until the bell rings.  During lunch, students should stay out on the front patio or in the cafeteria.  Students may bring a lunch or purchase lunch in the cafeteria lines.  Juice machines are available.  Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and keeping their area of the cafeteria as clean as possible. Students entering “exit” line will be given cafeteria duty.  FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE CAFETERIA.  Reduced price/free lunch and breakfast are available for those who qualify.  See Mrs. Taalib-Din in the high school office for an application.

Students are not permitted to eat lunch in a teacher’s classroom, go to the gym, lounge on the front porch, or use the telephone during lunch periods.  STUDENTS MAY NOT HAVE FAST FOOD BROUGHT TO THEM.
 

DRESS CODE  

ØShirts must be properly zipped, buttoned, or closed and tucked in and belted at the waist.

ØDresses, skirts and shorts must be at an appropriate length on all sides.

ØTank tops, tank dresses, halter tops, and spaghetti strap tops or dresses cannot be worn.

ØSufficient underclothes must be worn appropriately and must not be exposed.

ØShoes must be worn at all times.House slippers are not allowed.

ØKnee-length dresses, shorts, skirts, and skirts are allowed.

ØNo baggy or tight fitting clothing is allowed.

ØNO HATS(males or females), scarves, headbands or rollers can be worn by girls or boys, unless the covering is a part of his or her religious culture:  Confiscated hats and headbands will not be returned.

ØHats/book bags should be stored in locker before HR/2^nd period.

ØNo spandex articles of clothing; house slippers, pajamas or other articles or inappropriate language or designs will be permitted.

ØA pick or lift is not considered an article of clothing; it could be considered a weapon and should be left at home.

Each teacher establishes the standards of assessment within his/her classroom.  The Memphis City Schools’ grading scale is as follows:
 

Grade point averages for honor roll and class rank recognition shall be determined using the follow Quality Points scale:
 

A student’s grade point average is the average of the student’s grades each six weeks as determined by the Quality Point scale.  A student’s cumulative GPA is the average of the GPA’s of each semester.
 
 

The Memphis City Schools allows each school to establish its own policy of assigning meaningful and quality homework.  At Craigmont, each teacher is expected to assign homework lessons that promote mastery of skills and concepts taught during classroom instruction. The weight assigned to homework is established by each teacher, so please be aware of each teacher’s policy.

The guidance office is open for student and parent conferences.  Students are encouraged to seek assistance for personal problems as well as for any questions related to course selection, requirements for graduation, vocational interests, or college preparation.

College entrance requirements for most of the colleges and universities are available in the guidance office.  Students are encouraged to contact schools and make visits during their junior year so that they may apply for the colleges of their choice during the fall of their senior year.

Teachers and parents may refer a student to guidance for screening, testing, or assistance.  Individual students experiencing difficulties in class are encouraged to seek assistance from guidance.

Each spring, Craigmont High School students request classes for the next year and the school master schedule is created based on these requests.  Schedules, once established, will not be changed for reasons other than academic course selections and should be kept to a minimum.  Changing schedules often results in a long-range failure to meet college graduation requirements.  Schedules will not be changed for the purpose of changing lunch periods or teachers.

Parents are always welcome at Craigmont and we encourage them to stay in close contact with the teachers about their student’s progress.  If your parent wishes to have a Conference with a teacher, s/he should contact the guidance office to schedule an appointment.  Parents are asked to schedule conferences during the teacher’s planning period, if possible.  The main office CANNOT schedule parent conferences.

Unfortunately, parents who drop in wishing to meet with a teacher are often disappointed because the teacher cannot leave his/her class, so please be understanding of this request.

Students and their parents should consult the school calendar to see the dates of the scheduled parent/teacher conferences.  The date of Open House will be announced early in the fall.

Parents who are dissatisfied with a parent conference are requested to contact an administrator, instead of the Board of Education.  The Board of Education always will refer a parent back to the school before they take any action.

BOOK BAGS, BACKPACKS, OVERSIZED PURSES, AND BRIEFCASES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOMS.  Students are allowed to bring these items to school, but they must leave them in their lockers during the school day.

Students have the right to attend school free from sexual harassment.  Students who experience student-to-student or adult-to-student sexual harassment should immediately report their concerns to the principal.