Yoakum Junior High School
103 McKinnon Street     Yoakum, Texas  77995     361-293-3111     FAX 361-293-5787

Student Handbook

 

Table of Contents

Section I: Introductory Information

Principal's Welcome
Contact Information
Non-Discrimination Policy
District Mission Statement
District Slogan
Yoakum Junior High Mission Statement
School Slogan
District Administrative Personnel
District Board of Trustees
Pledge of Allegiance
Alma Mater, School Colors, Mascot
Bell Schedule
Test Schedule
Teach for Texas and TEXAS Grant Program
Recommended High School Program
Distinguished High School Program
Title IX Complaints
Pest Control
Highly Qualified Staff
Emergency Situations
Protection of Student Rights
Asbestos Reinspections

 

Section II: "What To Do In Case..."

You have been absent
Late Arrivals
Leaving school early
You are hurt or ill
You have found or lost an article or item
You need an excuse for P.E.
You want to withdraw from school
You need to call a parent
You need to change office records
Visitors
You have a problem or disagreement with another student
You want information regarding the closure of school

 

Section III: General Information

Introduction
Attendance Policy
Doctor/Dentist Appointments
Saturday School for Making Up Attendance
Make-Up Work
Closed Campus Philosophy
Duty Teachers
Morning Procedure
Lunch Hour Procedure
Cafeteria
Transportation
Fire Drill Instructions
Physical Education
Textbooks
Assembly
Lockers
Party Invitations, Notes, and Letters
Soliciting at School
Use of Restrooms
Radio, Tape Recorders, and Video Machines
Cellular Phones and Pagers
Refreshments
Requirements for Athletics
Insurance
Waiver of Fees
Access to Education Records
Handicap, Special Education Coordinator and Homeless Liaison
Title IX, Title, II, G/T & Bilingual Coordinator

Section IV: Academic Information

Grading Standards
Progress Reports
Awards
Promotion and Retention
Field Trips
Extra-Curricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations

 

Section V: School Services

Health Services
Guidance and Counceling
Library

 

Section VI: Computers and Technology

Policies and Guidelines for use of the Internet
Purpose
guidelines for Internet use
Yoakum Junior High Computer Use Policy

 

Section VII: Disciplinary Information

Campus Discipline Person
Saturday School for Behavior
Dress Code
Disruption of Classes
Disruption of Lawful Assembly
Publications
Prior Review
Secret Societies
Miscellaneous
Students taken into custody
Notification of Law Violations

Exceptions

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