Student Handbook - Table of Contents
DISCLAIMER of STUDENT HANDBOOK
The laws, School Committee policies, and school rules stated in this handbook are intended to ensure the safe, orderly, and educationally sound operation of Oakmont Regional High School. In addition to these written provisions, there may be times where, to further ensure the safe, orderly, and educationally sound operation of the school, the school administration may enforce a standard of conduct upon students that furthers this end. Furthermore, the school administration has the right to enforce any law, ordinance, or school committee policy not written in this handbook. If a new law or ordinance, or school committee policy is passed, it supersedes current rules.
Dear Students and Parents/guardians of Oakmont Regional High School:
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!
This handbook contains the rules, procedures, and expectations that govern operations at Oakmont Regional High School. It is very difficult to create a document that encompasses every possible scenario that may arise during our school year but our hope is that the policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in this document will serve as a guide to supplement the judgment of the administration, faculty, and staff with the operation of our school. The handbook is reviewed and updated yearly and input is sought from students, staff, and parents. It is important to note that our school’s core values are at the heart of these expectations. We expect all members of our school community to care for the safety and well-being of others in our community and to report any chemical or physical health violations that may be causing harm. Students should feel comfortable making reports to a responsible adult staff member in the building but they may also report incidents anonymously utilizing the school’s website under Student resources/reporting an incident. To ensure safety to all, we ask that if you see something, say something and look out for each other.
Our ultimate goal for Oakmont students is that they are in a safe, respectful environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn. For this to occur, the students of Oakmont must manage personal responsibility and display maturity and respect at all times. We encourage all our students to engage in critical thinking, practice appropriate communication skills, take responsibility for their actions, be thoughtful in their decision-making, and grow into productive and kind humans.
Our handbook also provides the guidelines to handle situations that fall outside of our expectations. It is important that you understand and acknowledge these expectations. Please electronically sign the acknowledgment on our website.
Let’s make this an amazing year!
Kindest Regards,
Jeffrey M. Lizotte – Principal
Table of Contents
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- SUPPORT SERVICES
- Bus Transportation
- Cafeteria/Food Services
- Cafeteria Rules
- Free or Reduced Price Meals
- School Counseling Department
- Health Services
- Physical Examination
- Physical Examinations for Competitive Sports
- Medical Excuse from Participating in Fitness Classes
- Immunization Requirements
- Postural Screening
- Vision and Hearing Testing
- Heights and Weights
- Reporting Illness or Injury
- Medication Administration Policy
- Opting Out
- Library Services: David A. Nims Library
- Computer Usage
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- ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIES
- MCAS Requirements
- Graduation Requirements
- Graduation Ceremony
- Grade Level Promotion Requirements
- Report Cards and Progress Reports
- Incomplete Course Work
- Summer School
- GPA (Grade Point Average)
- Honor Roll
- Communication Between Students, Parents and Teachers
- Course Offerings and Academic Opportunities
- Course Changes
- Dual Enrollment
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- STUDENT ACTIVITIES
- Athletics
- MIAA Mandatory Athlete Chemical Health Policy
- Penalties for Violating the MIAA Chemical Health Policy
- Oakmont Athletic Offerings by Season
- Ineligibility for Co-Curricular Activities
- Attendance Requirements for Participation in Co-Curricular Activities
- Behavior Expectations During Co-Curricular Activities
- Course & Co-curricular Fees
- Co-Curricular Activities
- Field Trips
- National Honor Society
- School Dances
- Senior Year Activities
- Student Government
- Election of Student Class Officers
- Student Officer Election Procedures
- Student Council
- Massachusetts Department of Education Student Advisory Council
- Student Advisory Committee to the School Committee
- Oakmont School Council
- Oakmont School Council Goals
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- ATTENDANCE LAWS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Massachusetts School Attendance Laws
- Oakmont Attendance Policies
- Excused Absences, Tardies and Dismissals
- Unexcused Absences, Tardies and Dismissals
- Notification of Student Absence
- Notification of Student Dismissal
- Consequences of Unexcused Absences, Tardies and Dismissals
- Appeal Procedure
- Making up Missed Work
- Truancy
- Withdrawal from School
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- BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS, CONSEQUENCES, AND PRIVILEGES
- Academic Honesty
- Attendance Before and After School Hours
- Break Time Between Blocks
- Bulletin Boards and Posters
- Care of Books, Supplies & Equipment
- Caring for the Safety of Others
- Chemical Health Policy
- Civil Rights-Discrimination
- Daily Announcements
- Dress Code and Appearance
- Electronic Devices
- Harassment, Bullying and Retaliation
- Leaving and Returning to School Grounds
- Lost and Found
- PDA (Public Displays of Affection)
- Safety and Security: Weapons, Vandalism, Violent Offenses
- Sexting
- Social Media
- Student Dissent
- Student Leadership Expectations
- Student Parking
- Student/Class Surveys
- Behavioral Consequences
- Detentions
- Loss of Privileges
- Suspension
- Expulsion
- Disciplinary Guidelines
- Levels of Offenses Chart
- Discipline and Suspension of Students with Disabilities
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