Rhea County High School has a constantly increasing enrollment. Because of the number of students, it is very important that we conduct ourselves in an orderly manner while moving in the halls. There is to be no running, pushing or loitering in the halls at any time.
Public displays of affection (PDA) will not be tolerated. Students should not hug, hold hands or kiss.
All students will refrain from using profane language at all times. Strict disciplinary action will be taken if any student is caught not abiding by this rule.
Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Whenever a student is guilty of cheating the teacher shall collect the student’s paper, mark a zero for the work, and notify the office immediately. The parent will be notified that a second offense may result in suspension from school.
The chewing of gum, eating, or drinking is not recommended during class time. However, enforcement of this recommendation is at the discretion of the individual teacher.
Any student who is in the halls during class time must turn in their cell phone to the teacher and have a hall pass from the teacher who is responsible for the student. Hall passes are used for emergencies only. Hall passes must be filled out before the student leaves the classroom.
Students with a cell phone and/or without a hall pass during class time will be in violation of school policy and will be subject to disciplinary action.
Students are dismissed from the class by the teacher. The bell indicates the end of the period for the class, but students should move from their seats when the teacher dismisses the class.
Students who have an excused absence will be given an opportunity to make up work that was missed while they were absent.
Students will be given one day to make up work for each day the student was absent. If the student needs more time to complete work they must request additional time from the teacher before the original deadline.
It is the responsibility of the student to request make-up work from the classroom teacher. Make-up work will not be accepted if the absence is unexcused.
Substitute teachers are to be accorded the same respect as regular classroom teachers. Any student failing to maintain a proper relationship with a substitute teacher will be dealt with according to the Rhea County High School’s discipline procedures.
Students are encouraged to leave ALL electronic devices at home. Any electronic device deemed by a teacher as a nuisance will be taken up and turned in to the office. Items taken up will be returned at the discretion of the administration. RCHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Students are encouraged to leave these devices at home. Nevertheless, students may possess personal communication devices, such as cell phones, while on school property or school buses.
Cell phones and other recording devices are prohibited in all bathrooms and locker rooms.
Chromebooks should be the primary device used in the classroom. Use of any other device without permission inside the classroom will be a violation of the policy and will result in disciplinary action.
When a class is in session, cell phones should not be visible and shall be placed in accordance with individual teacher’s classroom policy.
Students may use electronic devices during lunch and between classes.
Using a device outside these parameters shall result in confiscation of the device until such time that it may be released to the student’s parent or guardian. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the school’s handbook.
Exceptions to this policy apply to any off-campus activity such as athletic events, field trips, school related competitions, etc., when the student is being transported to and/or from the school’s campus via a school bus or one secured by the county or school.
The sponsor or chaperone in charge of each activity will provide a prior principal approved directive to students and parents concerning communication and other electronic devices.
Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, and furniture supplied by the school. Students who disfigure or vandalize school or personal property will be required to either pay for the damage or replace the item. Students should limit items brought to school to those necessary for school activities.
The administration is NOT responsible for unnecessary items brought to school which are lost or stolen. Thefts should be reported to the office to aid in recovery.
Any student who is injured or becomes ill must report the problem to the nearest teacher or administrator. The student will then be sent to the school nurse for evaluation. Students who are ill or injured MUST NOT:
Teachers are not allowed to give aspirin or any other type of medication.
Acceptable student behavior is a necessity in the orderly operation of an environment conducive to learning. The authority to control student behavior extends to all activities of the school whether at Rhea County High School or at another school.
A student that has been suspended must have his/her parent return to school for a conference with the school administrator before re-admittance. Any principal or his designee is authorized to suspend a pupil after due process from admittance to school, including school sponsored activities or from riding a bus for good and sufficient reasons.
Good and sufficient reasons include but are not limited to:
There are also things that according to the policies of this school and/or The Rhea County Board of Education policies can result in suspension:
No student will be permitted to run for or be elected to a class office or superlative if he/she has been suspended out of school in the last calendar year.