The Board of Education recognizes that the first-hand learning experiences provided by field trips and other special events (other educational experiences requiring absence from or cancellation of regular classes) are an effective and worthwhile means of learning. It is the desire of the Board to encourage field trips and special events as an integral part of the school program. This policy applies to trips, which have been approved by the school principal.
Safety is a primary concern for us on all field trips. If there are concerns about student behavior on a field trip, parents will be contacted to develop an appropriate plan. This may include the requirement of parental supervision of the student on the field trip or exclusion of the student from the field trip.
Students may have the opportunity to participate in school related field trip that occur out of the state of Maine. We participate in such events for educational, cultural and community building opportunities. Students must abide by the following guidelines/ criteria in order to participate:
Academic Expectations – students must be passing all classes to be eligible to participate.
Behavioral Expectations – students must exhibit appropriate and safe behavior throughout the school year.
Signed Permission Slips are required for each individual trip.
Students who do not meet these standards will jeopardize their opportunity to attend any trip. Administration and teachers will make the final decision regarding eligibility. There may be a financial cost to the parent for their student to participate on a field trip; these funds are used to secure their spot. Money may or may not be refunded depending on the given situation.
While attending field trips, students are reminded that they are representing their school and community. Please demonstrate the “Guiding Principles”.
High school dances are for high school students only. Middle school dances are for Cony grades 7 and 8 grade students only.
Students must be in school on the day of the dance to be eligible to attend the dance.
Students will sign a dance contract related to behavior before being admitted to a school dance.
Students must follow school procedures to invite a guest to the dance. Guests must be pre-approved by administration. (High School only)
Grinding, and dancing deemed inappropriate by administration, is not allowed. Students who violate this rule will be asked to leave and may face disciplinary action.
Students are expected to leave the school grounds promptly at the end of this event.
Students will not be allowed to enter the dance if they are 60 or more minutes late without administrative approval.
Once students arrive at the dance, they must stay inside until the dance ends or until a parent/guardian comes to pick them up.
If a student is asked to leave the dance, he/ she will not be able to attend at least the next dance and possibly other dances.
If a student skips detention on the day of the dance, he/she will not be allowed to attend the dance.
Students must behave in a courteous and safe manner at all times. Failure to do so will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Parents will be notified. Dances are a privilege for students and participation will be determined by administration as necessary.
All school rules are in effect at school dances.
Student attendance at assemblies is a privilege. Anyone not acting in an appropriate manner will be dismissed immediately and may be excluded from future assemblies and/or receive consequences.
An appropriate manner is defined by the following rules:
1. Students are to stay with their class and walk quietly to the auditorium.
2. Stay in assigned seats. Do not leave to go to the bathroom or to get a drink without permission.
3. Show audience appreciation by:
a. Listening without disturbing others.
b. Reacting appropriately (applause, no whistling or “booing”) at appropriate times.
4. Wait to be dismissed at the conclusion of the assembly.