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SCHOOL AGENDA HANDBOOK

 

COE-BROWN NORTHWOOD ACADEMY

TABLE OF CONTENTS (numbers denotes page in printed agenda book where these sections appear)

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Academy Profile 6
Accreditation Statement 4
After School Policy 16
Athletic Department 50
Attendance Policy 9
Automobiles 15
Bell Schedule 55
Bell Schedule-Delay 57
Building Maintenance 16
Bulletins and Announcements 16
Care of School Property 20
Cell Phones 16
Class Dues 12
Coe-Brown Academy Website 30
Co-Curricular Activities 17
Community Service 52
Complaint and Grievance Procedure 24
Delayed Opening 30
Discipline 21
Administrative Detention
Detention
Dismissed (Expulsion)
In-School Suspension
Out-of-School Suspension
Verbal Warning
Discrimination Complaint and Grievance 44
Dismissal by School Authorities 13
Dress Code 18
Early Dismissal 12
Fighting 25
Fire Drills 25
Forgery and Plagiarism 36
Grading System 26
Guidance Services 26
Harassment and Physical Intimidation 47
Homework Policy 38
Information Technology -
Acceptable Use Agreement 39
Introduction 8
Jewelry and Body Piercing 20
Leaving School Grounds 27
Library 32
Lockers 17
Medication Policy 27
No School Announcement Procedure 29
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of
Handicap 46
Noon Lunch Policy 31
Pass System 35
Philosophy 2
Policy: Rights and Privacy Act 35
Policy: Substance Abuse 42
Senior Portfolio and Exit Interview 51
Sexual Harassment 49
Study Hall 33
Study Hall Lunch 31
Tardiness 13
Tardy To School 14
Theft 44
Using the Tunnel 34
Weapons Policy 40
Working Papers 36

 

COE-BROWN NORTHWOOD ACADEMY
FOUNDED 1867

907 FIRST NH TURNPIKE
NORTHWOOD NH 03261
TELEPHONE: (603) 942-5531
FAX: (603) 942-7537
www.coebrownacademy.com

DAVID S. SMITH, Headmaster
PAUL W. DAVIS, JR., Assistant Headmaster
SALLY A. ASELTINE, Dean of Student Services
WALTER E. DAMON, Dean of Mathematics and Science
DANA F. HALEY, Dean of Life Skills
RAYMOND A. MASON, Dean of Humanities
S. THOMAS HALL, Dean of Athletics


PHILOSOPHY

COE-BROWN NORTHWOOD ACADEMY is a comprehensive secondary institution offering the highest quality curriculum of studies to the residents of Northwood, Strafford, and surrounding towns. Our educational programs and opportunities are accessible to both traditional and non-traditional learners, responsive to the diverse needs of an ever-changing community, and consistent with state and federal laws supporting the education of our youth.

To achieve this mission we seek to:

1. Promote learning outcomes that:
- meet high academic standards
- support excellence in the acquisition of literacy, technology, and computational skills
- place the needs of the individual student first, maintaining small teacher/student ratios
- provide a strong foundation for post-secondary education, employment, and life-management skills
- reflect and meet the needs of students in a multi-cultural society.
2. Create an environment that fosters an appreciation of:
- life-long learning
- critical thinking
- personal responsibility
- self-respect
- multiple aspects of knowledge
3. Support mutual respect for peers, faculty, administration, community, and the environment through example,

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curriculum, community service projects, and community involvement within the school.
4. Continuously assess, improve, and develop curriculum in response to the ever-changing world.

The Academy offers a curriculum of studies, which is consistent with these premises, and the laws of the State of New Hampshire. This curriculum, woven into a coordinated course of study, will enable all students to realize their potential and prepare them for their chosen endeavors upon graduation. The expertise of faculty and staff permits course offerings to develop the full potential of all students, whether they be educationally advantaged or challenged. It is then incumbent on the students to be academically diligent, consistent in attendance, and positive in attitude to successfully complete their chosen course of studies.

DEFINITION OF A COE-BROWN GRADUATE

We expect the Coe-Brown graduate to possess the communication skills of writing, reading, listening, and speaking; to possess computational skills in mathematics and personal economics; and to possess basic computer literacy.

The Coe-Brown graduate is expected to have a basic knowledge of the fine arts, aesthetically and historically; healthy lifestyle choices and personal fitness; science and the environment; and history and civics in order to choose options as a responsible citizen.

The Coe-Brown graduate will demonstrate individual responsibility in the home and community, be courteous to and accepting of people of all backgrounds and abilities, demonstrate a desire for lifelong learning, and demonstrate self-reliance tempered with sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT


Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.

Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the status of an institution's accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the school or college. Individuals may also contact the Association:

NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
THE SANBORN HOUSE, 15 HIGH STREET
WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890
(617) 729-6762

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August 19, 2004


Dear Parents and Students:

The faculty, staff and administration would like to welcome you and your family to the school community of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. It is imperative for us to be working together as a team for the upcoming academic year.

It is important for us to educate our students in a stimulating atmosphere, which teaches us discipline while allowing us creativity. We support and promote good decision-making for all students.

We are extremely proud of the educational community of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. The faculty, students and parents together make the strong engine that will transport us through a successful year and high school experience. We are hoping your sons and daughters have a challenging and rewarding year both academically and socially. We ask you to communicate with your student's teachers and give encouragement to participate in Co-Curricular activities. We have been pleased with the outstanding support from parents and members of the community.

Sincerely,

David S. Smith
Headmaster


DSS/kmp

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ACADEMY PROFILE

THE ACADEMY:
COE-BROWN NORTHWOOD ACADEMY, founded 1867, is a small co-educational public-private secondary school accepting students in grades 9-12. The Academy campus is located on the shores of Harvey Lake. It is a thirty-minute drive to both Concord, NH, the State Capital, and Durham, NH, the location of the University of New Hampshire.

The campus consists of the Academy classroom building, Smith Hall, Cogswell Hall, Soper Hall, Wiggin Hall Fine Arts Center, playing fields and woodlands. A new science building opened in January of 2004.

Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is an approved high school and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Students from the surrounding towns are accepted on a tuition basis.

The Academy is chartered by the State of New Hampshire and is governed by a Board of Trustees, which meets on a regular basis to conduct the educational and business affairs of the school.

At present, there are 680 students, grades 9-12, from the towns of Northwood, Strafford, Nottingham, Barrington, Barnstead, and Deerfield attending CBNA.

The faculty consists of more than seventy including: teachers, media specialist, four guidance counselors, skills teachers, school nurse, para-professionals, assistant headmaster and headmaster. Efforts have been made to keep a staff, which not only reflects expertise, but also a varied educational background that will provide for a variety of learning experiences for the students.

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The entire staff is involved in the process of staff development and professional growth to insure that they keep abreast of the most current information in their subject area or teaching field.

Central to Coe-Brown's educational program is a philosophy recognizing the need to have each student develop to their fullest potential through a variety of course offerings. There is a commitment to building the student's self-confidence, encouraging positive attitudes towards learning, developing basic learning skills and to prepare the student to either continue their education or enter into the world of work.

The Academy offers a broad curriculum consisting of College Preparatory Courses, Basic Education Courses, and Vocational Courses. This curriculum includes: English, Mathematics, Science, French, Latin, Spanish, Social Studies, Vocational, Business Education, Family and Consumer Studies, Music, Art, and Physical Education. Support services are also available to the student at CBNA.

The Academy has a very extensive co-curricular program which includes a Chess Club, Drama Club, Future Career and Community Leaders Chapter, The National FFA Organization, Yearbook, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Science Club, Fusion, Operation Kindness, National French Honor Society, International Society, Pep Band, Project SEARCH, SADD Chapter, Student Council, National Honor Society, Emergency Services Team, National Art Honor Society, Young Environmental Activists, Future Business Leaders of America, and a Math Team. Coe-Brown Academy's Athletic Program consists of Volleyball, Golf, Cross-Country, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Spirit Team, Spring Track and Tennis.

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Coe-Brown Northwood Academy admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Coe-Brown Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, national and ethnic origin in hiring of faculty members, in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Coe-Brown is not a large school, and its rural setting offers the student an excellent opportunity to learn yet retain his/her individual identity. The headmaster and faculty extend a warm invitation to all adults and parents to visit them and the students.

INTRODUCTION
The Board of Trustees consider it mandatory for those who share in the program of the Academy to abide by such regulations as the administration shall consider to be in the best interest of an effective Academy program.

Any conduct that threatens the right of any student to acquire the training and skills that will allow him/her to do a better job or to improve himself/herself generally will not only be discouraged, but will not be tolerated. Failure of any student to cheerfully meet the basic rules of conduct shall be considered grounds for the curtailment of the privilege of attending school. The Academy reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any and all offenders. This authority is delegated to the Headmaster.

It is important the Academy regulations be clearly understood. These rules are in effect for the well being of the individual and in the interest of safe school management. Your cooperation in these matters is necessary to insure fulfillment of both of these objectives.

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REMEMBER, most trouble starts as fun!

One of the most important lessons education should teach is discipline. While it does not appear as a subject, it underlies the entire educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, and efficiency. It is the key to good conduct and proper consideration of other people.

We continue to be concerned about the number of students who work while attending school. Generally we find that those students who work more than 20 hours a week are having increasing difficulty in meeting our standards for attendance and academic achievement. We feel that school must have the higher priority.

Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook to avoid possible misunderstandings or inadvertent violations of the school policies.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
The laws of the State of New Hampshire provide that every student shall attend school unless excused "on the grounds that his/her physical or mental condition is such as to prevent his/her attendance or to make it undesirable." It is the purpose of this policy to encourage compliance with the law and foster constant and regular attendance. Good instruction depends on regular attendance by all students.

Parents and guardians of students will be requested to notify the Academy between 7:15 and 7:50 A.M., when their son/daughter will be absent from school. An answering machine is available to receive calls before 7:15 A.M. The telephone number is 942-5531. The administration will attempt to contact the parents or guardians of all students who are absent from school and unaccounted for. Students should not call to report themselves absent.

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The Academy will attempt to contact the parents or guardians of any student not present. Since most parents work, the work telephone number will be called first. Students who have been absent from school will, upon their return, present a written explanation of their absence signed by the parent or guardian when no telephone contact has been made.

Students who are absent without prior permission of their parent or guardian will be considered truant and will be required to make-up time missed during non-school hours.

Students must be in school by 10:00 a.m. to be eligible for the day's co-curricular activities.

Students will be allowed to make-up work missed due to absence if they bring a note from a parent or guardian indicating this absence was due to:
1. Illness;
2. Death in the immediate family;
3. Unavoidable accidents;
4. Pre-arranged interviews in connection with jobs or furthering their schooling;
5. Travel with parents. (arrangements must be made with the administration prior to leaving);
6. Weather conditions that endanger the health and safety of the student; or
7. Other conditions, but they must be pre-arranged with the administration.

Classroom teachers will keep accurate and detailed records of attendance in every class. Students who are not present in class will be charged with an absence, except those students who have been excused to participate in school sponsored activities such as field trips, class meetings, etc. are tardy or excused early must be present in class for at least 50% of the

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class period or they will be marked absent. Students who are administratively suspended will be marked absent.

An absence from a double block class will count as two class period absences. As with a single block class a student must be present for at least half of each block to be considered present for that block.

Thirteen or more absences from a full year (1 credit) course, seven absences or more from a semester (1/2 credit) course or from a quarter (1/4) course is considered excessive. The classroom teacher will verbally notify each student when they have excessive absences and report it to the office on an administrative referral. The administration will notify the student's parents or guardians in writing of the number of absences with a brief summary of this policy.

A student who is absent from a full year course thirteen days, or from a semester/quarter course for seven days will not receive credit in the course unless an extension has been granted by the Board of Trustees. The student's grade will be recorded on the permanent record.

Extensions of the maximum number of absences permitted by this policy may be requested when extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or injury have been the cause of prolonged absence. Parents of students with attendance concerns may request an extension application from the guidance secretary. Completed applications, along with any medical, legal or other documentation of absences should be returned to the guidance office. Requests for extensions must be submitted prior to reaching the maximum number of absences.

Students enrolling in the Academy after the beginning of the year will be allowed a number of absences per year and per semester

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proportioned to the point of the year at which
they register. Each case will be decided individually.

Students who receive a passing grade of 70 or higher, but lose credit due to excessive absences, may request permission to make-up time during the summer recess. Absences will be made up at the rate of three hours for the first day over twelve days, or six days, whichever is appropriate, and one hour for each additional day. This time must be spent on constructive assignments in the course of study for which credit is requested. There will be a fee charged for this extra instruction. Make-up work must be completed prior to July 30, of that year.

CLASS DUES:
Many classes (Seniors, Junior, etc.) conduct activities for their members, especially at the end of the senior year. During their four-years classes will routinely conduct a number of activities, both for fun and for the purpose of raising money. Classes may also require dues. Class dues for all grades have been set at $10.00 per year of enrollment. Funds raised by dues and activities are typically used for class trips and gifts.

EARLY DISMISSAL:
Occasionally it may be necessary for a student to leave school early for doctor's appointments or other unavoidable commitments. In these cases, students must bring in early dismissal notes prior to block 1 class. Students will not be excused from school without a written request from the parent or guardian except in extraordinary circumstances, and only then with special permission from the headmaster, or assistant headmaster.

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DISMISSAL BY SCHOOL AUTHORITIES:
Students will not be dismissed from school for any reason unless the parent or guardian has been contacted. Students who come down sick during school should see the school nurse at the earliest opportunity. If in the judgment of the nurse a student should be sent home, the parent or guardian will be contacted and appropriate arrangements made. Students who feel ill and wish to be dismissed must see the school nurse before permission to leave will be granted.

TARDINESS:
Punctual attendance for all classes is extremely important. The material covered in the first few minutes of a lesson contributes to the overall success of the entire period. Students who are habitually late to class cause needless disruptions and negatively impact both their own achievement and that of everyone else in the class. The Academy realizes that transportation problems are responsible for tardiness at the beginning of the day but students who are more than a few minutes late to school or who are often late in arriving will be required to present parental excuses for their lateness.

Students will be allowed three unexcused tardies per class a marking term. On the fourth tardy they will be assigned a 30-minute teacher detention and on the fifth and all subsequent tardies administrative referrals will be filed for further action. Students will receive administrative detentions for the fifth tardy and in-school suspensions (Saturday schools) for the sixth tardy. Additional tardies will warrant further administrative action. All parentally excused or unexcused tardies will count toward these totals, as will tardies for any other reason. The only exceptions will be if the student was tardy because they were working with an administrator or teacher and that staff member writes them an excused pass.

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Once a week, a morning assembly will be scheduled to allow for the recognition of students, to present important information, and to preview the week to come. These assemblies add a great deal to the atmosphere of the Academy and it is important that all students and faculty are present.

Students arriving late to school with the assembly on these days will be recorded and listed on a separate section of the day's
attendance sheet. The morning assembly uses part of block one. Arriving late to school, and to the assembly, will be recorded by the teachers as tardies to block one and will count towards each student's allowable total.

Students entering school after the late bell (7:50) must sign in at the office and receive a pass in order to enter their class. Students late to class must have a pass from the office or teacher with whom they were working if they are more than three minutes late.

TARDY TO SCHOOL:
In addition to tardies leading to detentions in classes, tardies to school will lead to administrative detention, in-school suspensions and other penalties.

Definition Of Tardy To School: A student will be considered tardy to school if they arrive to school after the opening bell and/or if they are not in their assigned seat of their block one class when the opening bell sounds. (As with other parts of school policy, a student is not considered tardy if they were with a staff member who gives them an excused pass.)

* On the fifth tardy to school during a marking term the student will be assigned to an administrative detention.

* On the sixth tardy to school during a marking term the student will be assigned to an in-school suspension (Saturday.)

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Subsequent tardies to school in the same marking term will result in additional in-school or out-of-school suspensions, loss of privileges like senior release or honors study hall, and/or the scheduling of parent conferences or hearings with the Board of Trustees.

When a student is tardy to school, the tardy will count both toward the allowable total for being to school on time and for being in the class period missed. A student could end up serving two penalties for the same tardiness.

AUTOMOBILES:
If you wish to drive your automobile or motorcycle to school you must register your vehicle with the Academy to obtain an assigned parking space. A permit fee of $30.00 is required.

Parking space at the Academy is very limited and this year we may be forced to limit the number of student vehicles. Priorities for parking spaces will be assigned as follows:
1. students who are handicapped or have a special need;
2. seniors;
3. students who live more than ½ mile from the nearest school bus stop;
4. students car pooling; and
5. all other students.

Driving to school and parking in school lots is a privilege that can and will be taken away from students found operating cars in an inappropriate manner. Parking enforcement may also include towing at the owners expense, ticketing by the police and/or in-school suspensions. Students are not to linger at their cars.

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CELL PHONES:
Cell phone use is allowed in the hallways between classes an in the Multi-Purpose Room during lunch. They are not to be used during classes, in study halls, or in bathrooms or locker rooms. Phones that go off during classes or whose use otherwise interferes with the educational process will be taken and will be returned to the student's parents who may pick up the phone after school.

AFTER SCHOOL:
Students are expected to leave the school grounds by 3:10 p.m., unless they are involved in a supervised activity. If you must wait at school for transportation after this time, you need to get the permission of the headmaster. Students who are waiting for a late afternoon or evening activity may wait in the multi-purpose room.

BULLETINS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All notices of club meetings, athletic and social events, general information of the day, and specific instructions are announced over the P.A. system each morning. Students responsible for putting notices in the daily bulletin must have their notices approved and signed by their advisor and in main office preceding the announcements.

Special notices are posted on the bulletin boards. All posters must advertise school-sponsored events and must be approved by the headmaster or assistant headmaster.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE:
We all realize how neat and clean our school is kept by Mr. Pierce and the maintenance staff. As you go around the building, notice the halls, the rooms, and the desks. Please do your part to keep our school clean. Marking on desks, and/or walls, will not be tolerated. Please stay off the gym floor with shoes, use light-soled sneakers only.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
All students are encouraged to take advantage of the variety of co-curricular activities offered at the Academy. We believe that interests outside the classroom add an extra dimension to the total educational experience. However,
academics must come first. Students must complete each marking term with a grade of 70 or higher in four (4) credits of work. Eligibility
for fall activities will be based on grades achieved during the final term of the preceding year.

In addition, students participating in inter-scholastic athletics must have a current physical and medical form on file with the school nurse. The Academy will provide each student an opportunity to have a free physical by the Academy physician. Students may elect to go to their own physician at their own expense.

LOCKERS:
Students will be assigned lockers by their team leaders. DO NOT CHANGE LOCKERS WITHOUT PERMISSION. Combination locks will be issued to students at their request.

Locker entrance - Students will enter their lockers only between periods. If a student arrives to school late or is to be dismissed early, he/she will be able to enter his/her locker. The only exception will be if the student is directly supervised by a faculty member or accompanying student assigned by the classroom teacher. Lockers may be inspected at the discretion of the headmaster.

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DRESS CODE:
All students are expected to be neat and clean and modestly dressed in attire appropriate to the classroom. All clothing must be neat and clean and free of rips and tears. Dress or appearance disruptive to the learning process will not be tolerated. The headmaster will be the final interpreter of what constitutes appropriate dress. The following guidelines apply except for school-wide events where special dress is permitted:
1. hats will not be worn in school;
2. appropriate footwear is required at all times;
3. a. material of the shirt must cover
down to the shoulder.
b. at the shoulder, the sleeve must be hemmed and sewed.
c. the shirt must resemble a blouse. (i.e. a sleeveless shirt with a collar and/or buttons down the front.)
d. no tank tops will be allowed. The strap appearance of a tank top does not comply with the restrictions above.
e. Shirts must cover the entire midriff.
4. shirts or other wear with inappropriate
pictures or lettering are not allowed. This includes shirts with advertising for alcoholic beverages or alcohol/drug/tobacco related messages;
5. shorts will be allowed throughout the
year. Athletic shirts, cutoff shorts, and shorts with holes or rips are not permitted. Students in classes conducting outdoor activities during wet or cool weather cannot use the wearing of shorts as a valid excuse for non-participation. Students should dress appropriately for the planned activities. Shorts hems may not be higher than five inches above the kneecap. Shorts are not appropriate for field trips.

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6. all students will have extra clothing for physical education class and will change for class when required;
7. students will wear protective clothing when required for class - such items as laboratory aprons, coveralls, safety glasses, etc.; and
8. skirts ending above mid-thigh will not be allowed.
9. clothing supporting gang association either through the use of particular colors or symbols or worn in a style linked to gang identification will not be allowed.

Students who do not adhere to these requirements will not be permitted to attend class or the activity involved.

Any student who is found in non-compliance with this code may appeal to the student council.
The student council will evaluate the dress involved and make a recommendation to the headmaster. The headmaster will, in consideration of the student council's recommendation, make a final determination.

Participation in Inter-Scholastic Events -

Students who participate in inter-scholastic events represent the Academy and the entire student body. Advisors and coaches will insure that all students reflect credit on the Academy in both their conduct and dress.

The following guidelines will be followed unless specifically exempted by the headmaster.
1. male students will wear slacks and shirt with tie; sport coats or sweaters may be required when appropriate; blue jeans or shorts will not be worn;
2. female students will wear appropriate attire such as dresses, skirts and blouse or slacks; blue jeans or shorts will not be worn; and

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3. teams or organizations may travel in uniform when and where appropriate.

Field Trips -

Teachers will insure that students on field trips are dressed appropriately for the activity involved. The above guidelines for inter-scholastic athletics should serve as a model for appropriate activities. No blue jeans or shorts will be allowed.

JEWELRY AND BODY PIERCINGS:
Coe-Brown subscribes to the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association's policy barring the wearing of jewelry, which includes body-piercing objects during competitions. We extend that ruling to cover all athletic practices and scrimmages as well.

Wearing jewelry in Physical Education class poses a safety concern for the student. The Physical Education department policy is that ALL jewelry WILL be taken off. This includes watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and ALL body piercing. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. If a student does not remove their jewelry they will receive a missing assignment and not be allowed to participate in Physical Education class for that day.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY:
Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies and furniture supplied by the Academy.

Students who destroy or disfigure Academy property shall be held responsible for the repair or replacement of said property.

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DISCIPLINE:
Standards of conduct and performance are an essential part of good educational programs. We expect students to act responsibly and abide by the conditions set forth in this handbook.

However, for those few who have difficulty doing this, the following disciplinary actions may be taken:

Verbal Reprimand:
Most problems can be resolved by verbally correcting the student and emphasizing the expected behavior. The rules must be taken
seriously by the student since frequent verbal reminders are generally an indication that more serious action will be necessary.

Detention:
Teachers are expected to assign detentions to students who do not meet their expectations in conduct or performance. Detention periods will begin immediately following the last period of the day and last until the time specified by the teacher. Students will be given 24 hours notice to enable them to make arrangements for transportation. The detention period is an opportunity for the student and teacher to discuss and hopefully resolve the problem.

Administrative Detention:
Administrative detention is assigned to students who have violated the homework policy or the tardy to class policy. It can also be assigned to students who have been referred to the office for the violation of school policies on student conduct.

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Administrative detention begins at 2:40 p.m., and lasts until 3:40. Students will report to Room 212 on time with enough schoolwork and the
necessary supplies to keep themselves busy for the entire hour. These detentions are serious affairs resulting from the student's inability to perform up to normal expectations.

Students will work on appropriate class work during these detentions. All normal rules for a quiet study hall apply to the detention room except the following:
1. Students will not be allowed to go to their lockers.
2. No food or beverages will be allowed.

Any time lost because of emergency trips to the restroom or other facilities will be made up in detention.

Students without work or who cause disruptions by talking or other action are subject to further administrative detention and/or in-school suspension.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION:
In-school suspensions are assigned to students for the serious breach of school rules and policies. In-school suspensions are a significant disciplinary action and are not to be taken lightly. Parents or guardians of suspended students will be sent a letter notifying them of the suspension.

In order to protect the student's time in class, in-school suspensions are normally scheduled for a Saturday morning. In-school suspensions may be scheduled during days of student vacations. In cases when the student must be removed from class during the school day the student will be marked absent from the classes missed, however, they will be expected to complete all assigned work.

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Saturday morning in-school suspensions begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 12:00 noon. Assigned students will report to school by 8:00 a.m.,
when the doors to the building will normally be locked. Students not reporting on time will be considered truant and will face possible additional consequences.

A Saturday in school will be a four-hour quiet study hall with all normal rules in effect except:
1. Students will not be allowed to go to their lockers.
2. No food or beverages will be allowed.
3. Any time lost because of emergency trips to the restroom or other facilities will be made up.

A ten-minute break for the use of the restrooms, vending machines, and telephones, will be allowed during the middle of the morning. Appropriate time will be determined by the staff member monitoring the suspension.

The staff member assigned to monitor the suspension may confer with the teachers of assigned students before the day of the suspension. She/He can collect a list of any homework or other assignments the student has missing or currently due. Students in suspension will have the option of working on current or past due assignments but they will keep busy for the entire four-hour suspension. At a teacher's request, the in-school suspension monitor will collect any completed past due work and return it to the teacher as soon as it is appropriate.

Students without work or who cause disruptions of the suspension session will be dismissed from the suspension and will face further disciplinary action.

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OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION:
Students will be suspended from attending school when their behavior or performance casts serious doubts on whether they belong at the Academy.
Students will be suspended out-of-school by the headmaster and parents will be notified by letter. In most cases, the student and parents will be required to meet with a representative of the Board of Trustees to determine a future course of action prior to re-admittance of the student.

DISMISSED (EXPULSION):
Students, who are unable to adjust or conform to the standards of the Academy, may be dismissed by the Board of Trustees. This action will be taken only after all possible measurements have been exhausted. Parents and the sending school board will be formally notified of such proceedings.

COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
Unless otherwise noted in Academy policies or procedures, specific complaints regarding policies and/or administrative rulings or decisions shall be submitted in writing to the Headmaster.
1. The Headmaster or his designee shall investigate.
2. The Headmaster will consider the evidence presented by the aggrieved and/or the administrative designee and rule on corrective action, if any.
3. Any appeal from the decision of the Headmaster may be taken to the Board of Trustees within ten days, and, after hearing evidence in the case, the Board will render a decision within sixty days of the appeal.

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FIGHTING:
Fighting is not an acceptable way to deal with conflicts among students and no form of it can be tolerated in or around school. This includes school grounds, on the buses, at the bus stops and at the site of an away from school activity.
Fighting creates a dangerous situation, not only for the participants but also for bystanders, including those who try to prevent the fight from escalating or continuing. Fighting includes: punching/hitting, slapping, kicking, scratching, biting, butting, hair pulling, pushing opponents into walls or furniture, and other types of inappropriate physical contact.

At his discretion, the Headmaster may report fights to the appropriate police agency and complaints may be filed. Substantial rumors of confrontations said to be happening away from school may also be reported to the police. Fights that include any type of weapon will automatically be reported to the police and disciplinary action as outlined in the weapons policy will be employed.

At the discretion of the Headmaster, students found to be fighting may receive detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension of up to five days or even expulsion. Students who promote or encourage other students to fight will be considered full participants in the fight and will be subject to the same scale of disciplinary actions.

FIRE DRILLS:
Fire drills are required at regular intervals by state law. It is essential for safety that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly and quietly as possible. Teachers in the classrooms will give directions as necessary.

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GUIDANCE SERVICES:
The goal of the guidance department is to assist each student in gaining the maximum benefit from his/her educational opportunities. To this end, academic, career-planning and personal counseling are offered, student records, including results of interest and aptitude testing, are maintained, and a library of school, college and career information is available in the guidance office. Students and faculty are encouraged to make full use of guidance services. Students should see the counselor before or after school or by appointment during study periods.

Students will keep their academic schedule on August 18. Changes in schedules will be allowed August 19 through August 26. Schedule changes will not be made after August 26, without following administrative procedures.

GRADING SYSTEM:
Report cards are issued quarterly on the dates assigned by the headmaster. Interim reports will be sent to the parents four times per year, and at other such times, as this action is considered desirable.

I. Grading Span: Conduct and Effort
93-100=Excellent 1-Excellent
85-92 =Above Average 2-Good
76-84 =Average 3-Needs to Improve
70-75 =Below Average 4-Very Poor
0-69 =Failure-No Credit
I =Incomplete
WP =Withdrawn Passing-No Credit
WF =Withdrawn Failing-No Credit

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II. Honor Roll Requirements:
1. Highest Honors - all grades 93 or above for the marking term.
2. High Honors - all grades 85 or above for the marking term.
3. Honors - grade point average of 85 and not more than one grade less than 85 but still greater than 80.

III. To earn the distinction of "Honor Graduate" a senior must have a minimum grade point average of 85.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS:
Students are not to leave school grounds once they have arrived, without expressed permission of the headmaster or assistant headmaster. Violations of this rule are deemed very serious and shall result in strong disciplinary action.

MEDICATION POLICY:
The Board of Trustees of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, on March 12, 1975, adopted the following policy in compliance with the State Board of Education; Division of Public Health and Welfare's guidelines with regard to students who need prescribed medication during the school day as promulgated under the provision of RSA 541-A.

Guidelines for the administration of prescribed medicine during school hours shall be:

Prescribed medicine should not be taken during the school day if it is possible to achieve the medical regimen at home.
1. A written statement from the prescribing physician that includes the following information will be on file in the student's health record before any medication is administered.

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a. Name of medication
b. Route of administration
c. Dosage
d. Name of prescribing physician
e. Student's name
2. Parents/legal guardians of the student must complete a medication administration form when requesting school assistance.
3. Prescribed medications will only be given by the school nurse, headmaster, and/or designee (as assigned by the headmaster). In the event of injectable medications, only the school nurse may administer these medications.
4. Parents/legal guardians are responsible for supplying the school with the medicine, which will be kept in a locked cabinet in the nurse's office. Medication should be delivered to the school nurse, headmaster, or headmaster's designee. Medication will be delivered in a properly labeled bottle which includes the student's name, medication name,
dosage ordered, date of original prescription
and the name and telephone number of the
prescribing physician. A supply of no more
than 30 days of prescription medications will
be kept at the school at any one time.
5. All prescription medications to be given during school hours expire on the last day of the school year. Any remaining supply may be picked up by a parent/legal guardian.

Guidelines for non-prescription (over-the- counter) medications:

1. Any over-the-counter medications to be given to any student during school hours shall be kept in a locked cabinet in the nurse's office.

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2. Parents/legal guardians of the student must complete a medication form requesting the school's assistance in administering the medication. (available upon request)
3. The medication should be in an appropriately labeled container and be brought in to the school nurse, headmaster and/or designee.
4. All medications to be given during the school hours expire on the last day of the school year unless picked up by parent/legal guardian.

Any evidence of the misuse or distribution of non-prescription medication, illegal substances, or other substances being used other than for purposes intended for that substance will result in disciplinary action that can include:
a. detention
b. filing of a report with the Education Committee and the Northwood Chief of Police
c. suspension and/or dismissal

NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURE:
On days when weather conditions make it hazardous to hold school, Coe-Brown Northwood Academy cancellation announcements will be made by the following TV/radio stations.

W.K.X.L. - Concord,NH - AM 1450 FM 102.5
W.G.I.R. - Manchester,NH - AM 61 FM 101
W.T.S.N. - Dover, NH - AM 1270
W.O.K.Q - Dover, NH - FM 97.5
W.M.U.R. - Manchester, NH - TV 9
W.C.S.H. - Portland, ME - TV 6

Please listen to these stations on mornings when the weather looks bad. If they do not announce that there is no school at Coe-Brown Academy on the TV/radio, then school will be held as usual.

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Coe-Brown is not responsible for technical or editorial problems that may happen at the TV/radio stations. The schools' voice mail system will be updated on inclement weather days to provide a recorded message about any delayed openings or school closings. Updated messages are usually recorded by 5:45 a.m. The telephone number is 942-5531.

DELAYED OPENING:
The Board of Trustees has approved a delayed opening when it is believed that emergency conditions will abate in a reasonable period of time.
1. A delayed opening will be announced over the same TV/radio stations as school closing. A delayed opening will be for 2 hours (120 minutes).
2. If it is necessary to cancel school after a delayed opening has been announced, it will be broadcast on the same TV/radio stations. The decision to cancel will be made no later than 7:50 a.m.

CBNA WEBSITE:
Have you visited the Coe-Brown homepage recently? Here you will find a wealth of information about our school. It is updated regularly with athletic schedules, game scores, school notices and on-going events. You will also find a list of teacher e-mail addresses, information links, the school calendar, senior portfolio information, college acceptances and much more! Visit us soon at:
www.coebrownacademy.com.

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NOON LUNCH POLICY:
All students will go to the multi-purpose room for their lunch break. Eating and drinking will not be allowed in any other part of the school. Students will be allowed to go outside at lunchtime as long as the following rules are adhered to:
1. students may take their lunches outdoors;
2. students must stay in front of the school building but not cross the road or go along either side of the building; and
3. students are not to be in the area where cars are parked.

STUDY HALL - LUNCH
Students assigned to study hall during block four, including students in the library and skills study, will go to lunch after the first half of the block. After lunch students will return to their respective studies. This will affect students who have study hall during periods four and six but only on the days that their study hall falls during block four.

On days 1,2,6 and 7, students with period 4 for study hall will report as normal, at 10:55 they will be directed by their study hall teacher or the librarian to go to lunch. Students will not be allowed to go to their lockers during the middle lunch block. The lunch period will end at 11:15 and students must be back in the study hall/library by 11:20. On days 3, 4 and 5, students with period 6 study hall and skills study will operate on this schedule.

The times listed above are for M, T, Th, and F. The times for Wednesday would be 10:48 to 11:10, for lunch with a due back time in study hall of 11:15. On delay schedule days the bell to end

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Lunch A would signal the beginning of study hall lunch which would in turn end when the bell rings to begin Lunch B. The appropriate printed bell schedules for semester one are later in this Student Agenda.

No bells have been added to the day to end or begin study lunch. The teacher in the study hall will announce the appropriate times and will be responsible for monitoring the time. It is possible that a student could accumulate two tardies to study in one day if they are late reporting to study at the beginning of the period and are again late reporting back after lunch. The existing policy of teacher detentions at four tardies and administrative referral for five or more tardies will remain in effect.

Students who sign out of study hall to go and work with a specific teacher during a day when lunch falls during their study hall will stay with the teacher who wrote the pass and go to the same lunch as the teacher.

LIBRARY:
The library is constantly expanding its resources, adding both technology and print materials. We encourage students to utilize all the educational materials available. The library facilities include a computer network with an online catalog, Internet, CD-ROM databases and multimedia encyclopedia, and a coin-operated photocopier for student use.

The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays unless otherwise announced. Students wishing to
use the library before school in the morning should ask permission of the teacher on duty before going to the library.

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In order for the library to operate efficiently, the following guidelines will be put into effect:
1. Books will be borrowed for a maximum period of two weeks;
2. Reference materials (encyclopedias, magazines, etc.) will not leave the library;
3. Overdue books will be fined five cents per school day that the book is overdue;
4. Appropriate materials may be copied on the coin-operated photocopier located in the library area;
5. Students receiving a pass to the library will remain there for the period; and
6. No disruptive behavior will be allowed in order to insure an atmosphere conducive to educational research and individual growth.

STUDY HALL:
Study halls are to be used for working on academics. If a student completes all assigned tasks, it is his/her responsibility to find some type of student activities to utilize his/her time wisely. Students must bring work to study hall with them. Any student not bringing work to a study hall will be sent directly to the headmaster's office.

Any students wishing to work with other faculty members will not receive a pass from the study hall teacher but from the appropriate subject teacher. There will be no games or card playing in study halls. We encourage the use of games and student participation at the appropriate times of either before or after school hours.

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"Walkman" and other personal radios and tape players are inappropriate for school and especially in study halls unless they are being used in connection with a specific class assignment.

The Academy uses two types of regular study halls, Honors and Quiet. Seniors, juniors and sophomores are assigned to a study hall type based upon their conduct and effort ratings each marking term. All freshmen are assigned to quiet study halls for the entire year.

To qualify for honors study a student must receive all 1's and 2's in effort and conduct. Changes are made only at the beginning of marking terms. Students in honors study have the option of quietly talking and working together during the period while talking is not allowed in the quiet study. Students who qualify for honors study but wish to work in a quiet area may request to be assigned to a quiet study.

Study hall students wishing to go to the library must report directly to the library on time. Students signing into the library will remain there for the period unless they are returning directly to study hall. Students will not sign-out of the library to other parts of the campus. Magazines and newspapers will be available in the library.

USING THE TUNNEL:
Route 4 is an extremely busy and potentially dangerous highway. The tunnel was constructed to allow everyone to access school areas on both sides of the highway safely. Students are expected to use the tunnel whenever it is necessary to cross the highway.

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Students should not linger in the tunnel and are asked to make every effort to help keep it clean. Smoking in the tunnel or defacing its
surfaces are unacceptable behaviors and will be dealt with accordingly. Failure to use the tunnel when crossing the highway will result in detention and/or other administrative disciplinary action.

PASS SYSTEM:
In order to comply with the state statues governing supervision and liability for injury, we have a pass system to locate any and all students. Below are listed types of passes and forms and their functions:
1. Utility Pass - written in a student's agenda book, used to go to the office, guidance office, bathroom, classroom or specified area.
2. Admit Slip - is obtained at the office when the student arrives late to school.
3. Tardy Slip - must be obtained from the office when a student is tardy more than three minutes.

POLICY REVIEW:
As part of the Academy's continuing efforts to improve, all policies are reviewed annually and more often as changing circumstances suggest.

POLICY: RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT:
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, will not release information concerning its students to any educational, non-educational organization, agency, or individual without the student's parents written consent if the student is under 18 years of age. If the student is 18 years of age or older, he/she may provide the written consent.

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Parents have the right to inspect and review any and all records, files and data related to their son's/daughter's education, as do students 18 years of age or older.

These records and files will be available for such review at any mutually convenient time during the regular school day. Written consent must be on file at the Academy before information from student records can be provided to other educational institutions or agencies requiring information for scholarship applications or other scholastic endeavors.

WORKING PAPERS:
Coe-Brown Academy does not issue working papers. Northwood and Strafford students may get them at the Superintendent of Schools Office, S.A.U. #44, Sentinel Building, 569 First New Hampshire Turnpike, (Route 4), in Northwood. Nottingham residents may obtain them at the Nottingham Elementary School, and Deerfield residents may obtain them at the Deerfield Community School.

FORGERY AND PLAGIARISM:
The Thorton Bartlett Advanced Dictionary, (1973) defines the word forgery as "the act of…making or writing something false." The term to plagiarize is defined as "to take and use from the work of another and represent it as your own." The dictionary indicates that both of these actions are regarded as crimes.

Copying the work of another, whether it is on a test or quiz, on a routine homework assignment, or on a term paper project is cheating and cannot be tolerated. Students who allow others to copy their work are equally guilty. All students are expected to complete their own work.

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Students are encouraged to make use of appropriate references when necessary but they are to use the accepted means of crediting their sources. The school uses the reference "Writers Inc." (2001) which describes the guidelines for adapting from the work of others.

(See the section on research papers, pages 245-285.) Your English teacher and other members of the faculty are available to assist with any questions on this subject.

Cheating on homework, quizzes and minor tests will be handled at the classroom teacher's discretion.

Actions may include, but are not limited to; awarding a zero on the work, requiring the material or alternative material to be redone, detention, administrative referral or a combination of these actions.

Forgery or plagiarism on a major lesson or term project will result in a grade of zero on the work. The requiring of taking another test or the completion of an alternative project for grade is left to the discretion of the teacher, as is a detention or an administrative referral. A letter documenting the situation will be sent to the parent/guardian and a copy of it will be placed in the student's permanent record.

In the event of a repeat occurrence the student will be referred for administrative action, including a possible hearing with the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees.

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COE-BROWN NORTHWOOD ACADEMY
HOMEWORK POLICY

Definition of Homework:

A method of developing skills and knowledge through the use of student oriented experiences that may be an integral part of in-class activities but is generally considered to be completed outside of the class schedule.

The philosophy of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is that homework:
1. reinforces daily, in-class activities;
2. is a possible prelude to upcoming class activities;
3. is a means to allow students to organize thoughts and thought processes;
4. provides an added means for sequential skill development;
5. provides an outlet for student creativity;
6. is a forum for students to develop positive self image and confidence in own abilities;
7. is an opportunity to develop work ethic and job work skills and habits; and
8. is a reinforcement of study skills.

Getting homework passed in is the responsibility of the student. It is his/her responsibility to make-up the missed assignments and class work.

Failure to complete homework -

The fourth unsatisfactory assignment
during a marking term will result in a
teacher assigned detention for the purpose
of making up that assignment. The length
of time will be 30 minutes or until the
latest unsatisfactory assignment is

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completed to the teacher's satisfaction,
whichever is longer. The date and time
(before or after school) of the detention
is to be served at the teacher's
discretion.

The fifth unsatisfactory assignment will
result in an administrative detention.

The sixth unsatisfactory assignment will
result in a Saturday, in-school suspension
from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon.

Any further problems completing assigned assignments can result in an appearance before the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees.

A missed assignment is an assignment not passed in at the beginning of class. An unsatisfactory assignment may include any missing, late, incomplete work or any material not completed to the teacher's satisfaction. Students will make-up any missed work in a timely manner under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT:

Coe-Brown provides students access to an unlimited world of information through the Internet and the World Wide Web. In order to use the Academy's information technology resources for non-class time purposes, students and their parent/guardians each year must agree to the contents, sign and return an Acceptable Use Agreement. Students who do not do so will still be able to use information technology in situations under the direct supervision of their classroom teachers but will not have the freedom to use the writing lab, library or other school owned computer/information technology in non-directly supervised situations.

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By signing the Acceptable Use Agreement students agree to use the school provided opportunities as described in the agreement. Inappropriate uses of the school's information technology resources could result in Academy administrative review and disciplinary action and/or legal prosecution.

WEAPONS POLICY:
All students should have the expectation of being safe while at school. No student who is in fear for his or her physical safety can effectively concentrate on learning. Students have the right to a school that is a safe and healthful place to gain an education. The environment provided to the students will be clean and free of hazards.

No one shall possess a dangerous weapon on Academy grounds except as specifically provided below. This includes all Academy buildings, athletic fields, parking lots and forest areas. Anyone who knowingly possesses or goes armed with a dangerous weapon on school premises is subject to appropriate police action.

The Board of Trustees defines dangerous weapons as a gun, knife, razor, karate stick or implement, metal knuckle, fire cracker or other explosive device, anti-personal spray such as Mace or a similar irritant or any other object or material which by the manner in which it is used or intended to be used, is capable of inflicting bodily harm. "Toy guns" and other facsimiles of weapons used to create a feeling of intimidation will be treated as if they were real.

Law enforcement officers will be contacted as soon as possible if there is time in a given weapon situation and if there is not an immediate threat to safety. If there is not time or if the situation warrants immediate action, school staff should act to ensure maximum safety.

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Any dangerous weapon(s) taken from a student will be reported to the student's parent/guardian. Disciplinary measures taken will be the responsibility of the Headmaster and may include immediate suspension or expulsion. Students found to cause an incident may be held financially liable for any costs that may be incurred by the Academy resulting from the student's action. The Headmaster may also report any situation to the appropriate police agency.

Any student who knows of a weapon in school and does not report it will be considered equally responsible for the presence of the weapon and will face disciplinary action up to and including the possibility of immediate expulsion. The following are exceptions to this policy:
1. Weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel are permitted;
2. Weapons that are registered and handled in a legal manner for the purpose of education may be authorized by the Headmaster; and
3. Weapons properly registered with Coe-Brown Northwood Academy and handled during an approved community use of the school facilities may be permitted.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY:
The impact of drugs, tobacco and alcoholic beverages present serious health and safety concerns for all members of the Coe-Brown community. In light of the damaging effect of these materials, Coe-Brown Northwood Academy will take strong steps to ensure the well being of all students and staff members.

The counseling services of Coe-Brown shall be available to any member of the student body, staff, or the parents or guardians of students for the purposes of providing to such persons literature on chemical abuse, discussing potential problems related thereto, or furnishing references to those people seeking the assistance of outside professional help on such matters. Policies of Coe-Brown regarding drugs, tobacco, alcohol and drug paraphernalia shall be made known to students, staff, parents and guardians and copies of these shall be made available as warranted. Instruction on the physical, mental and social damages from controlled substances and from over-the-counter substances used incorrectly shall continue to be emphasized in the curriculum. Students and staff of the Academy shall be encouraged to participate within the school and in the community in activities regarding chemical abuse.

NH State Law prohibits smoking any place on school grounds. As of June 1991, state law prohibited smoking and possession of tobacco products by people under 18 years of age.

Any student found smoking will be assigned in-school suspension or stronger disciplinary action and will be reported to the Northwood Police Department for further possible action. Possession of tobacco products by students under 18 years of age will also be reported to the Northwood Police Department.

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Any evidence of the use, possession, control or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or other drug or of the possession, use, sale or dealing of drug paraphernalia by a student, any evidence of such found on or about school grounds or on a school sponsored activity will result in the immediate suspension of that student.

The use, being under the influence, possession, control, sale or dealing in drugs, tobacco, alcohol or drug paraphernalia is a serious situation and the actions taken by the Headmaster and the Board of Trustees will reflect the seriousness of this problem. Actions up to and including immediate expulsion and reporting to the Northwood Police will be taken.

The Headmaster and/or A