School Rules & Procedures

Dress Code

Bell Schedule & Dismissal

Students are allowed to be in the cafeteria only until the 7:30 AM bell rings.
Students are asked to clear the building no later than 10 minutes after the release bell unless they're with a teacher doing work or in a club or team.

Hall Pass

It's each student's responsibility to be in class during class time.
If an emergency arises, the student may be issued a hall pass.
Students are to report directly to the location indicated on the pass and then return promptly to the classroom.
Students found in the halls or bathroom without an official pass may be considered truant (or sluffing).
Only one student may use a hall pass at one time.
Chronic misuse of the hall pass process will result in the student being placed on a No Hall Pass List restriction.
Each teacher has the discretion of refusing hall pass privileges for their classes.
Hall passes will not be given when there is a guest teacher.
Students who are tardy to a class may not use a restroom pass that period.

Consequences for Tardies (Per Quarter):

Tardy Policy

Timeliness is essential. The passing time between classes is sufficient for students to arrive on time. When the bell rings, students must be in their seats and prepared with the appropriate materials. Otherwise, they are considered tardy.

Tardies are counted school-wide, not per class.
If a student is tardy 5-14 minutes to a class, they will be marked “way late”.
If a student is tardy 15 minutes or more to a class, they will be marked absent.
Each new week is a fresh start on the tardy count.
Tardies will affect a student’s citizenship grade.
The administration has the right to change the tardy policy throughout the year.

Students who are habitually tardy throughout the year may be provided an escort to help them get to and from class on time.

Bennion Junior encourages and rewards students for being early to class and present each day. Student rewards include PBIS Points, early out to lunch, or class donuts. After multiple tardies, students will receive consequences that include but are not limited to reduction of citizenship grade, contracts, calls home, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, counselor or administrator conferences, and in-school or overnight suspensions. Students may also lose privileges like participation in athletics, school activities, and celebrations.

Food, Candy, Gum, Soda

As a general rule, food, candy, gum, and soda are not allowed in classrooms. Teachers have the discretion of allowing these items for special occasions or for incentives. Vending machines are provided for students to purchase snacks but should only be used before/after school and at the beginning of lunch. Students are not to use the machines during class time or during transitions. Student use of machines is at their own risk and refunds are not given.

Food in classrooms and hallways may be subject to confiscation.
Food and drinks outside of the Cafeteria.

Prescription Medications at School

Students may retain and self-administer medications subject to the following:

May not exceed one (1) dosage for the day.
Medication (prescription or non-prescription) must be taken by prescription or manufacturer’s directions.
Medication (prescription or non-prescription) shall not be sold, shared, or otherwise given to others.
A responsible adult must transport syringes (insulin pens accepted) to and from school, and they must be kept in a locked cabinet or drawer in the office.
Parents may request for emergency medications (e.g., epi-pens, inhalers) be locked in the Counseling Center Office.

Snow

When it snows, students should leave the snow on the ground. Rocks and other unsafe objects can hide in the snow so leave it undisturbed. Dress appropriately for cold weather conditions.

Bikes/Skateboards/Rollerblades

Bicycles must be parked in the bike rack within the fenced bike area and locked. The school is not responsible for any theft or damage to bicycles on school campus.
Rollerblading and skateboarding are not permitted on school grounds at any time. This includes all school buildings, parking lots, paths, sidewalks, playgrounds, stairs, and stairwells leading to or from school buildings.
Students on roller blades or roller skates must remove the equipment before entering school grounds.
Students on skateboards must dismount before entering school grounds.

Sensitivity/Allergies

Some individuals who are sensitive or allergic to fragrances can suffer negative reactions if exposed. These reactions can be severe, even causing individuals to become ill and unable to attend school. Therefore, please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, or other scented products at school.

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