Pickerington Schools provide students with access to computer equipment, programs, systems, email,  internet, and other technologies. Each student must take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use of  this access. Students shall not use the school district’s equipment, systems, or network for activities that  cause harm to others or damage to their property; or that violate the law, Board policy, or the Student  Code of Conduct. The board or authorized district officials will make a good-faith judgment as to which  materials, files, information, software, communications, and other content and activities are permitted  and prohibited under the particular circumstances based on the following guidelines. Uses and activities  that are considered unacceptable and constitute a violation of this policy include, but are not limited to: illegal activities, accessing inappropriate material, inappropriate or insensitive communication, violating copyright laws, copying software, plagiarism, misuse of equipment, passwords or software, malicious  use or vandalism, and unauthorized access to the internet. The district and its staff reserve the right to  filter and monitor district devices and district internet usage at all times. (24/hours, 365/days a year) 

Pickerington Schools will use a variety of services that allow the district to monitor students' accounts, all accounts linked to that PLSD Google Account and student’s PLSD owned  Chromebooks. These services may have the ability to notify students when minor infractions occur. As well as notify PLSD administrators is a major infraction occurs or the possibility of self-harm exists. 

Please review policy 7540.03 in its entirety on the district website for additional details.  

The Pickerington Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to make accident insurance  covering children available to parent/guardian(s) at a nominal premium. Covering a child in the  program is at the discretion of the parent/guardian(s). The insurance covers accidents that occur  during school, on the way to and from school, and while attending school functions. More information  about the school insurance program can be found by visiting our website at: www.pickerington.k12.oh.us

Students are permitted to ride bikes to school with their parents’ approval. The school will not be responsible for bikes being damaged or stolen while on school property. We recommend that only  students who live in the immediate vicinity ride bikes to school. Students must walk their bicycles  while on the sidewalks in front of the school. Bicycles must be parked in the bike racks and remain parked during school hours.

The staff recognizes that birthdays are very special days for children. We want to help your child celebrate this special occasion. However, to protect students with health concerns including food allergies and to comply with the board policy, please follow these guidelines:

1. Limit your treats to non-food items, such as stickers, pencils, etc.
2. Refrain from sending flowers, balloons, or other special gifts to children during school hours.

To avoid hurt feelings, party invitations will not be distributed at school.

Any change of address must be reported to the District’s Welcome Center at 614-920-6180.  Any home  phone number and/or parent/guardian work phone number change should be made by going to the  Infinite Campus Parent Portal at: www.pickerington.k12.oh.us 

In cases of divorce/separation, a copy of the final agreement of the divorce decree/separation  agreement that stipulates the custodial provisions must be provided to the school.  Any subsequent  changes to the court order or decree must also be provided to school officials. Proper identification may  be requested to address custody/student issues with building staff.  

Occasionally, Pickerington Schools closes or delays school start times or, on rare occasions, closes school  early, or moves to all virtual learning based on inclement weather or other reasons. These decisions are  made for the safety of our students. While we strive to make these decisions by 5:30 a.m., however;  there are times when that is not possible. 

We recommend that families establish family emergency plans for potential closings. Such plans should  include teaching your child where to go (home, baby sitter, neighbor’s house, etc.) if the district must  close school earlier than normal. 

If Pickerington Schools close for any reason, the district will communicate with parent/guardian(s) via  our Infinite Campus parent notification system, website, and social media. (See “Communication” for  details.) 

We also will provide information to the following local TV stations: WCMH-TV (Channel 4), WBNS-TV  (Channel 10), WSYX-TV (Channel 6), and FOX-TV (Channel 28). 

For complete information on our approach to closings and delays, visit our website at:  www.pickerington.k12.oh.us

The district and individual schools use a variety of tools and tactics to communicate with  parent/guardian(s) and the community. These tools include, but are not limited to: 

Website: The primary source of District information is our website, www.pickerington.k12.oh.us. 

Parent/guardian notification system (emails, TalkingPoints, texts, and phone calls): Pickerington Schools  uses an e-communication and telephone service through Infinite Campus to contact large groups of  households for special announcements and emergencies, such as calamity days. This system sends  emails, phone calls, and text messages to the addresses and phone numbers parent/guardian(s) have  identified as their contact preferences in Infinite Campus, the student management system. 

Parents/ and guardians are automatically enrolled as subscribers based on the contact information we  have on file through Infinite Campus, the student management system. For that reason, it is important for  parent/guardian(s) to ensure their contact information in Infinite Campus is correct. This can be done  by logging in to the online parent portal at: Parent Portal www.pickerington.k12.oh.us or by checking with your child’s building secretary to ensure we have your most up-to-date  phone numbers and email addresses. 

Parent/guardian(s) may also log on to this system to change their email and telephone contact preferences, as well as to opt-out of notifications. These messages include, but are not limited to,  information about snow/calamity days.  

Social media: Parent/guardian(s) are encouraged to follow the district and their child’s school on  Facebook and Twitter. Links to all available accounts can be found at: www.pickerington.k12.oh.us 

Newsletters: The district and many building administrators produce periodic  newsletters for parent/guardian(s). Depending on the school, these may be mailed, posted to the  building and/or district website, shared on social media, or emailed via the parent/guardian notification  system and/or utilizing a program called Smore.

Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences: These are held twice each year and are a valuable opportunity for  parents to communicate directly with their child’s teacher(s) and building administrators. 

Busing Information: Up-to-date bus routing information is made available through our Elink parent portal: Bus Information. An  account is created automatically for each student within 24 hours after a six digit student ID# assigned  by Infinite Campus. The username and password are the student ID#. This portal is also used for all bus  stop change requests. Once logged in to Elink you can choose the “Parent Communication” tab to access  the communication form for this purpose. 

The district encourages parent/guardian(s) to first work with their child’s teacher(s) to address  concerns or resolve conflicts. If you have further concerns after meeting with the teacher(s), contact the  school’s administration. 

Proper behavior is as much a part of a quality education as anything else.  While at school and school  events, we expect our students to behave properly, i.e., in a manner that brings credit to themselves and  their school.  A complete copy of the Code of Conduct is available in the main office and by visiting the  district website at: www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/student-handbooks/ 

We ask that parents not have things delivered to students at school, such as balloons, flowers, and food items.

The district designates the following personally identifiable information contained in a student’s education record as “directory information;” It discloses that information without prior written consent, except that not even directory information is not released for a profit-making plan or activity. Such information includes: 

1. student’s name; 
2. telephone number(s); 
3. major field of study 
4. participation in officially recognized activities and sports; 
5. student’s height and weight, if a member of an athletic team; 
6. dates of attendance (“from and to” dates of enrollment); 
7. date of graduation; and 
8. awards received. 

Parent/guardian(s) may contact the school counselor’s office to request that the school not release any  of the above information about the student.  

Senate Bill 26 requires Ohio Public Schools to release directory information on sophomores, juniors, and  seniors to armed forces recruiters.  However, a student’s parent/guardian/custodian may submit a  written request to the school district that the information not be released. 

Please review Policy 8330 Student Records for more information on directory information and student  records. 

Please notify your child’s teacher about the daily routine your child should follow at dismissal time. If there is any change in a student’s normal dismissal routine, a note stating the change must be  written to the school office; otherwise, students will be dismissed according to their regular routine. We request that any changes to your child’s transportation be made no less than one hour prior to school dismissing to ensure that the proper notification can be made to appropriate people.

In general, dress styles and grooming should be moderate in nature and should not cause undue  attention to the student and/or disrupt a positive and safe learning atmosphere. Dress and grooming  styles should not:  

• divert the attention of the pupils from the primary function of the school, which is education; and • create in the minds of pupils both in this and other communities a misleading image of the student  body and school program; and 
• display slogans and logos that are offensive, racist, sexist, discriminatory, or promote practices  considered inappropriate for students.  This includes but is not limited to advertisement for alcohol,  sex, tobacco, etc.  

Addressing a student for dress code infractions may include: counseling of the student, communication  with the parent/guardian, remedying of the infraction, and/or, disciplinary measures for repeat offenders, as deemed appropriate by building administration. The building administrator reserves the right to make judgement as to what is appropriate. 

Accidents can and do happen.It is essential that we are able to contact a parent/guardian or a reliable adult in the event of an emergency.  Please complete the emergency medical authorization form online. If  an emergency arises during school hours due to an illness or injury to a student, school personnel will  attempt to notify the parent/guardian.  If not successful, one of the other emergency contact telephone numbers listed on Infinite Campus will be called.  

During the school year, there may be changes in addresses and telephone numbers. Updates to your  contact information can be made by logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

If a student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of  disruption in the academic process, taking place either within a classroom or elsewhere on school  premises, the student may be removed from the curricular, extra-curricular, or co-curricular activity or school premises on an emergency basis as dictated by board policy. 

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age (except as  authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected  Classes") in its educational programs or activities. 

On an annual basis, the District Board of Education adopts rules and regulations establishing a schedule  of fees for materials used in our courses of instruction. Consumable materials become the student’s  property. Families who are financially unable to pay for necessary materials should refer to board policy  for fee waivers.  Applications are available in the school office.  Failure to pay school fees will result in  school records (i.e., grades and credits) being held until payment is received. Note: The premiums for  the insurance coverage for Chromebooks and/or iPads (Technology Protection Plans) are not subject to  waiver or reduction. This is optional coverage that can provide up to $400 in coverage for accidental  damage or destruction of District issued Chromebooks and/or iPads. 

Student participation in a field trip requires submission of a field trip permission statement signed by  an authorized adult and a completed emergency medical form (completed online), appropriate student  behavior, and appropriate attire that presents a positive image of the school. The student code of  conduct needs to be followed on all field trips. A student’s participation on a field trip may be restricted  based on behavior.  

Parents/guardians(s) attending field trips must follow the board policy for volunteers and visitors. 

• The purpose of grading is to communicate the level of mastery of course content standards to  stakeholders. 

• Teachers should provide clear and timely communication to parent/guardian(s) and students about  the grading criteria and the student’s level of mastery. 

• Student evidence of learning should be aligned with grade-level content standards. Giving students  extra credit or grades for activities (e.g., bringing in canned goods, classroom materials,  parent/guardian(s) signatures, or participating in non-curricular activities) do not show evidence of  learning. 

• The grading system ensures consistency and equity across grade levels, content areas, and schools.

• The grading system measures, reports, and documents academic progress and achievement  separately from work habits, character traits, attendance, and behaviors, so that educators and other  stakeholders can accurately determine the difference between learning needs and behavioral or  work-habit needs. 

• The grading system is not used as a form of punishment, control, or compliance.

• Re-teaching and reassessment are a part of the instructional cycle. 

Grading with report cards is a system of communication between teachers, students, and parents. The system is designed to reflect achievement with respect to ability and progress in relationship to expectation and effort.  

Grade cards are issued four times a year. These grade cards are the parent’s copy and do not have to be signed or returned. 

We will use the following percentages to compute nine-week grades.  

Semester and yearly averages are computed on a four-point scale.

(A+ will not be used, allowing A to be a perfect score.) 

*For grade levels, not using a standards-based achievement record. 

ACHIEVEMENT RECORDS   

Student levels of achievement are: 

Kindergarten through fifth-grade students will receive standards-based report cards each nine weeks. These documents will be based on grade-level standards. Grade levels are in bands, which are  K-2 and 3-5.

Sixth-grade students will receive report cards each nine weeks. While grading is based on mastery of  the standards, students will receive a report card with letter grades. 

If your student has a health concern or a medical diagnosis, please provide the school nurse with the most up-to-date documentation from your student’s health care provider. Mutual understanding about  health concerns will help us to provide better care for your student while at school. Please update your  student’s medical information at the start of every school year and as necessary when health status and  diagnosis change. 

School personnel will provide basic first aid and care for student injuries and illnesses that occur during  the school day. If an emergency arises during school hours due to an illness or injury, school personnel  will attempt to notify the parent/guardian.  If unsuccessful, one of the emergency contacts listed in Infinite Campus will be contacted. Once the parent/guardian is notified, it is expected that your student is picked up from school in a timely manner.   

Please ensure that your contact information is correct. Updates to your contact information can be  made by logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal at:  

https://pickeringtonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/pickerington.jsp

SCHOOL HEALTH CLINIC 

The school health clinic is available to students who may become ill or injured during the school day. Ill  or injured students should report to the school health clinic prior to contacting the parent/guardian.  It  is important to keep your student home from school if they have an elevated temperature above 100.0  or a contagious disease like chickenpox, flu, vomiting, diarrhea, colds, strep throat and “pinkeye.” Students who are present at school with signs or symptoms of illness will be sent home and must be  fever and symptom-free for 24  hours prior to returning to school.  

SCREENINGS 

Hearing and vision screenings are conducted according to the Ohio Department of Health guidelines for  students in grades: kindergarten, first, third, fifth, ninth and eleventh grade and all new students to the  school district.  Vision screenings will be conducted for all seventh-grade students.  The parent/guardian  will be notified if their student does not pass the screening.  

IMMUNIZATIONS 

State required immunizations or exemptions must be on file within the first 14 days of school  attendance per Ohio Law and district policy.  Any student who does not meet the minimum state required immunizations or exemptions will be excluded. Please submit your student’s up-to-date  immunization record to the school health clinic.  

MEDICATION 

Medication prescribed by a health care provider: State of Ohio law and district policy require that  students requiring administration of prescription medication during the school day must have a  completed Medical Authorization Form on file in the school health clinic. This form must be completed  by the prescribing health care provider, signed by the parent/guardian, and must be provided to the  health team prior to administration of the medication to the student. This form is located in our school  health clinics and on our district website.  

Additionally, the medication must be presented to school personnel by the parent/guardian in its  original container with the pharmacy label.  The pharmacy label must include the student’s name,  provider’s name, name of the medication, dosage to be given, and time to be administered. Any change  from the original order must be provided in writing from the student’s prescribing provider. 

FDA-approved non-prescription medication: If non-prescription medications are required to be given at  school, the parent/guardian must sign the non-prescription medication form for their student. The  medication must be in the original sealed container and accompanied by a completed non-prescription  medication form with the student’s name, name of the medication, dosage to be given, time to be given,  date to be started, and date to be discontinued.  The non-prescription medication form can be found in  the school health clinic or on the district website.  

All non-prescription medication (including cough drops) must be stored in a school clinic. Dosages  exceeding manufacturer’s will require a medication authorization form completed by a treating health care provider. 

Students are not permitted to transport medications to and from school. All medications are to be  delivered to school by the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must pick up any unused medications  before the end of the school year or the medications will be discarded.  

Homework should help students learn by providing practice in the mastery of skills, experience in  data gathering, and integration of knowledge, and an opportunity to remediate the learning process.

Parents are encouraged to set aside a regular time each evening to talk with their child about the  day’s events. Although homework may not be assigned each night, time should be spent reading, writing, studying math facts, reviewing for tests, etc. Teachers may offer specific suggestions for  evening activities. For additional information, please refer to board policy 2330: Homework.

Recognition will be awarded based on grade point average (GPA) for each nine-week period as  follows: 

• “A” Honor Roll: A student must maintain at least an “A-” average in all academic subjects for a  particular grading period (3.750-4.000). 
• Honor Roll: A student must maintain at least a “B” average in all academic subjects for a  particular grading period (3.000-3.749). 

Yearly recognition will be granted to students who maintain an average grade of 3.750-4.000 or  3.000-3.749 for the first three nine-week grading periods. Year-end honor roll awards will be based upon the average of the student’s first three nine-week grading periods only.

Students will be permitted to receive credit for make-up work. Students who are absent on the day before a pre-announced quiz, test, or project will be required to take the quiz/test or present the project on the scheduled date unless new material was covered during the absence. Homework assigned before the absence is due upon the student’s return. The amount of time permitted to complete make-up work will be determined cooperatively by the teacher and student, but will not  exceed the number of absent days.   

Students should access homework assignments for their child on Google Classroom and/or SeeSaw. Parents must be aware of the individual homework request practice for their child’s teachers. To obtain the homework, reach out to the classroom teacher. 

You are encouraged to schedule a conference at any time to discuss your child’s progress.  This is  perhaps one of the best means of communication for the child, the parents, and the school personnel. 

Preplanned parent-teacher conferences are held in the fall and winter and can be found on the  school district calendar.  These conferences are very important to both parents and teachers.  Parents will have the opportunity to know and understand more fully the progress of their child in school. The conference enables teachers to better understand each child's and parents’ expectations.  

Parents are urged to make every effort to schedule a conference during the scheduled days. Information regarding conferences is sent home with students approximately two weeks before the conference dates. If schools are doing virtual conferences, a parent can request an in-person one.  

Visitors, particularly parents/guardians, are welcome at school. To properly monitor the safety of  students and staff, each visitor must report to the school office upon entering the building to sign in and provide proper identification to receive a visitor’s badge.  Any visitor without a  visitor/volunteer badge will be asked to return to the office. If parents wish to meet with a staff  member or observe a classroom, they should call to schedule an appointment and must complete  the required form(s). All confidentiality rules apply when visiting our classrooms or observing  students in our schools.   Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance by contacting  the school office. Parents are welcome to visit our school for special programs and class  observations. Students are not permitted to invite friends or relatives to school during the school day.  Additional guidelines regarding visitors in school can be found on the district website under  policies: 9150 and 9150 AG.          

Each of our schools extends an invitation to each family to join their parent-teacher organization.  Please check notices sent home with your child concerning the various activities the PTO will  conduct throughout the school year.   

Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) is a process supported by the Ohio Department of  Education and Pickerington Local School District to promote and maximize academic achievement  and behavioral competence (B.P. 5630.01). It is a three-tiered system of support for helping all  students achieve important social-emotional and learning goals. We know that when we create learning environments that are student–centered, efficient and stable, our students excel in their  learning. As part of PBIS, we will establish and explicitly teach clear rules and behavior expectations  to students. We encourage and acknowledge desired behaviors. The expectations for all student  behavior are clear in common areas throughout our building and in parking lots and playgrounds.  Our school rules provide a safer school environment and allow more time for instruction. We apply  consistent consequences and positive reinforcement to all students. By detailing every expected  behavior and teaching students in a positive, proactive way, we provide common language for  everyone in our district, including students, teachers, front office staff, and paraprofessionals.  

We believe having a common vision and values, language and experience allows our school  community to build and sustain environments where students can succeed and grow. This  framework provides clear expectations for student behavior, outlines specific methods and  strategies to encourage social skills, and a menu of corrective strategies when misconduct occurs. 

Annual notice of Board Policy 5630.01 

For purposes of this policy, "personal communication device" (PCD) includes, but not limited  to, computers, tablets (e.g., iPad-like devices), electronic readers ("e-readers"; e.g., Kindle-like  devices), cell phones, smartwatches, smartphones (e.g., iPhones, Android devices, Windows Mobile  devices, etc.) not owned by the district. 

Students in grades 7-12 may use PCDs before and after school, during their lunch break, in between classes, as long as they do not create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment, during after-school activities (e.g., extra-curricular activities), or at school related functions. Use of PCDs, except those approved by a teacher or administrator, at any other time is prohibited and they must be powered completely off (i.e., not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of sight.Educational environment is defined as district properties including fields, buildings, and district provided transportation. 

Students in grades preschool-6 may use personal communication devices (PCDs) only before and after school. Use of PCDs, except those approved by a teacher or administrator, at any other time is prohibited and must be powered completely off (i.e., not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of sight. Students should not loan out personal devices or district devices assigned to the student. The district is not responsible for items that have been loaned out, lost and/or not returned. 

Students are discouraged from bringing valuable items to school. If brought to school, these items  remain the responsibility of the student. Such items can be lost or damaged. The school cannot  assume responsibility for losses or damages.  Skateboards, scooters, hover boards, and roller  blades/skates are NOT permitted. 

If a student finds an item that does not belong to them, they must immediately turn it  in to a staff member. 

Students must have the approval of their teacher, building administrator or office staff  before making a telephone call. Telephone calls should be limited to emergency situations unless  approved otherwise. All student communication should be made from the classroom or office phone. Parents are discouraged from directly communicating with their children during the school day. 

The district frequently has the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our students, including award recipients, participants in unique classroom projects, involvement in fine arts  programs, athletics, and other activities worth recognizing and promoting. 

Sometimes, this recognition appears on district and school websites, in print publications, and on district-controlled social media, including Facebook and Twitter feeds. This recognition may  include photos of students, as well as their names, school, grade and teacher’s name. It also may  include pictures or other representations of students’ artistic work, including visual and written  pieces. 

We will also occasionally have members of the local media visiting our buildings to cover special  events and unique approaches to education being offered by our teachers. Media access to students does not happen within our schools without district knowledge and supervision, and we do not provide direct access to students when the media is covering stories or topics that might be considered controversial or negative. 

Most parents enjoy seeing their children included in the day-to-day celebration of all the great  things happening in our schools. For that reason, default consent and release for this type of recognition is granted to the district. However, we know there are a few parents who prefer that  their children be excluded from such acknowledgement and recognition. 

Action is only required by parents who wish to deny this consent. We require those parents to  inform us, in writing, of their desire to have their children excluded from district-managed  recognition by downloading a form available on the district website, filling it out, and returning it  to their child’s school. Parents are asked to do this by Sept. 1 each fall to ensure we have a current  list of students whose activities should not be publicly acknowledged by the district on the  website, on social media, or in other public forums. 

Children are required to go outside unless prohibited by weather conditions or health reasons.   Indoor recess will be held on days of inclement weather or when the wind chill factor is below 25  degrees.  On these “indoor” days, students will remain indoors and participate in classroom games  and/or activities.  If your child has a medical problem and must remain indoors or have limited  activity, please provide the school office with a written note.  A physician statement must accompany  any request for an extended excuse from recess.  Parents will not be permitted to attend recess unless it  is approved in advance by the building administrator.

Students must use the restroom closest to the classroom from which they are excused.  Students  feeling ill must report to the clinic or office and not remain in the restroom.  Disciplinary action may  result if proper procedures are not followed. 

Please report all safety issues to the office. Students who feel uncomfortable reporting this  information to the office may see a teacher or counselor.  Additionally, concerns can be reported to  the Safer Ohio School Tipline by calling 844-723-3764. Calls to the Safer Ohio School  Tipline can be made anonymously. 

Fire exits for each classroom are prominently posted.  Students are expected to know the exit  routes from each classroom and exit procedures.  Periodic drills are held throughout the school  year.  Students are to leave all books and personal effects (except purses) in the classroom.   Students are expected to take all drills seriously and exit the building in an orderly manner.  All  students must stay with the adult in charge. Leaving the reporting area (i.e. sitting in cars or  leaving the property, etc.) will result in disciplinary action.  

Several types of emergency/safety drills are conducted throughout the year, including fire, tornado,  medical, and school intruder drills.  These drills are held to acquaint students with proper  emergency/safety procedures and evacuation routes.  Each student will be instructed of their responsibilities during these drills. 

School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes.  They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting  their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan.  They uphold the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counseling Association  and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the  National Model: define, deliver, manage, and assess. 

School counselors deliver developmentally appropriate activities and services directly (instruction,  appraisal and advisement, and counseling) to students and indirectly (consultation, collaboration,  and referrals) for students. These activities and services help students develop the mindsets and  behaviors for student success and seek to improve achievement, attendance and discipline. Through  the school counseling program, school counselors ensure equitable academic, career and  social/emotional development opportunities for all students.

Students must be picked up promptly at the time the event is to end.  If the student is not picked up  on time, they may not be allowed to attend the next activity without a parent/guardian/chaperone.  It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation home after school activities. 

1. All after-school activities are a privilege.  Students must be in attendance at school to  participate/attend. 
2. All school rules and procedures apply during the activity. 

The school operates a cafeteria, which offers students hot, nutritious lunches each school day.   Students who bring lunches from home may purchase milk in the cafeteria.   

The computerized cash register system allows parents to prepay for their child’s lunches in  advance. Parents may monitor and add funds to their students’ accounts at  

http://www.mypaymentplus.com 

Lockers/cubbies, textbooks, and district-owned technology (including Chromebooks) are school  property.  If school officials have reason to believe a locker/cubby or other school property is being  used inappropriately, school personnel may search the school property without permission of the  student.  Students who share lockers/cubbies must be respectful of one another’s property. Students are responsible for their textbooks and district-owned technology devices. Textbooks and  literature books that are lost or excessively damaged beyond normal usage shall be the  responsibility of individual students.  Replacement costs and/or fees will be assessed accordingly. 

Students also are responsible for any library materials they borrow.  

The school and other equipment in the building must be treated with respect. Damage and marking  on walls, doors, or other surfaces will not be tolerated. 

Check our school or district website for information on daily start and stop times for typical days  and days for which a two-hour delay occurs. 

School authorities are charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and well-being of  the students in their care. In the discharge of that responsibility, school authorities may search the  person or property of a student, including any district-owned technology, with or without the  student's consent, whenever they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence  of a violation of law or of school rules. The extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of  the alleged infraction and the student's age. Any unattended belongings will be searched to  determine ownership and to confirm the item or its contents are not dangerous. Please refer to  board policy for additional details. Any items found during a search may be used as evidence.

All visitors to any school must first stop at the office and sign in.  Do not report directly to the  classroom, lunchroom, or playground during school hours.  This is done for the safety of all  students.  If you need to pick up your child, you must come to the office with proper identification to sign your child out and wait there for the office personnel to get your child for you.  If a student  is being picked up by someone other than the parent/guardian, a written note should be sent to the  office identifying the person/relationship/time that will be picking up your student. All students arriving late must first report to the office to sign in and obtain an office pass before returning to  class. 

Although social media can be useful for many purposes, care must be taken to maintain an  atmosphere of respect consistent with the behavior expected of students in school as outlined in  federal and/or state law, board policy and school rules. Social media is defined as any form of  online publication or presence that allows end users to engage in multi-directional conversations in  or around the content on the Internet. Students are personally responsible for the content they  publish online. Because digital content lives in perpetuity, anything you publish will be public for a  long time. Use common sense and adhere to the social media for students policy when posting  content online. The Social Media for Students Policy applies to the use of social networking in the  classroom as well. The same rules and policies that govern student conduct at school apply to social  networking activity when social networking is used in conjunction with a class assignment or other  school activities. Any social media post that interferes with the educational process or creates a  disruption within the school environment may result in school discipline. 

Please refer to board policy 7540.03A Social Media Policy (Students).

Elementary school students may receive a student planner. Students who lose their student  planners are expected to purchase a replacement, if available. 

Surveillance cameras are mounted in and around various locations on school grounds. Students  may be recorded at any time. Please refer to board policy 7440.01 on the district’s website for  additional guidelines on video and electronic monitoring. 

If you believe you have been discriminated against, please inform the building  administrator.  Then, if not satisfied, the complaint should be forwarded to the district’s Title IX  and/or Section 504 Coordinator, who can be reached at 614-833-2110 or 90 N. East Street,  Pickerington, Ohio.  If not satisfactorily settled at this level, the complaint may be made to the District’s Title IX compliance officer(s), who will act as the district’s final mediator. Please refer to  district policies on discrimination for additional guidance.

All persons volunteering within Pickerington Schools must submit a Volunteer Application and sign  a Volunteer Code of Conduct form. These forms are available in all of our school offices and on the  district website.  All volunteers (both new and current) having unsupervised access to children on  a regular basis must have a background check.  

Please refer to board policy 9150: School Visitors and administrative guideline 9150 AG: School Visitors for additional details. 

Please notify the school office before withdrawing a child from school.  Office personnel will  explain the procedures that must be followed.