Polices & Notices
This section provides families, students, and staff with access to important policies, procedures, and official notices that guide school operations and support a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage all families to review these materials to stay informed and engaged in our school community.
Annual Parent & Student Rights Notification and Standards of Behavior Handbook
This annual handbook outlines important rights, responsibilities, and expectations for students and families. It includes required legal notifications, district policies, and behavior standards that apply to all students. Topics covered include attendance, discipline, non-discrimination policies, privacy rights, health and safety regulations, and procedures for resolving concerns. Families are encouraged to review the handbook each year to stay informed and ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all.
School Polices
Medication at School
Students may not bring medication, including cough drops, to school without authorization. Medical authorization forms may be obtained from the school office and must be renewed each school year. This form must be signed by both a parent/guardian and the physician.
When a medical authorization form is properly filled out (must be signed by parent/guardian and physician, it will be placed on file with the school) the student may take the necessary prescribed medication at school under the supervision of the clerk, a school nurse, the office manager, or the principal.
The school cannot administer aspirin or other medication that can be purchased over the counter. Students may never keep medication in their lockers, backpacks, or lunch boxes. Students or parents/guardians are not to ask teachers to keep medications in their desk. Because student safety is a prime concern, no non-prescribed medication should be brought on campus.
Lost and Found
Lost items are kept in two barrels near the stage in the Multipurpose Room. Unclaimed articles are sent to the PTA Clothes Closet prior to the Winter Holidays and at the end of the year.
Cell Phone/Other Electronic Devices Usage
Though students are permitted to carry their cell phones during the school day, use of cell phones are prohibited during school hours. Cell phones must be turned off and removed from visibility during school hours. Forgetting to turn the cell phone off is not an acceptable excuse.
1st Offense
- Teacher confiscates and returns at the end of the day.
2nd Offense
- Phone is sent to office and may be picked up by the student after school.
3rd Offense
- Phone is sent to office and parents/guardians must pick up phone.
The teacher reserves the right to allow student use of phones/ other electronic devices during class time.
If a student is in the administration office or the student services building for any reason, they may not use their cell phone. Administration will contact parents if necessary and/or the student can request to use the phone in the office to contact their parent. Cell phones will not be released with permission over the phone by the parent or guardian.
Finally, by bringing a cell phone or other electronic device to Martin Luther King Jr. K-8 School, you are assuming responsibility for that device. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen cell phone or electronic device.
Student Dress Code
The dress code at Martin Luther King, Jr. K-6 School has been developed to set a standard that is considered appropriate for a K-6 learning environment. All students are expected to be neat and clean and to wear apparel that is appropriate in a K-6 setting.
The following are not considered appropriate at Martin Luther King, Jr. K-6 School.
- No bare feet, open toed, open heeled, strapless shoes.
Students should dress to allow for participation in ALL activities, including physical education and recess.
- Leggings may only be worn under shorts or dresses. They may not be worn as pants.
- Hats are to be worn with the brim or bill facing toward the front. Hats are to be removed while indoors. Hoods must also be off the head when indoors.
- Tops/shirts must cover the upper body including the belly button and back.
- Spaghetti straps, mesh shirts, half shirts, open back dresses/shirts will not be allowed.
- T-shirts must be worn under sport tanks, such as basketball jerseys. No undershirts should be worn as outer wear.
- No pajamas
- No excessive baggy, sagging, torn or tattered pants or shorts are allowed at school. School personnel will determine what is considered inappropriately sized clothing.
- Shorts must be hemmed and below the child’s fingertips with hands extended at the sides (the same is true for skirts and /or dresses; girls wearing relatively short skirts and dresses should wear shorts as well.
- Clothing advertising violence, drugs, alcohol, racial remarks, profanity, gangs (gang colors) will NOT be allowed.
- Any staff member may hold a student accountable for adherence to the dress code.
Students dressed inappropriately will be sent to the office to change or the student’s parent/guardian will be called and asked to bring a more appropriate set of clothing. Should a parent/guardian not be accessible, the office staff has a limited supply of clothing that the student can wear. Please keep in mind that we are trying to create an environment that promotes learning and need your support.