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NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Accreditations 4
Notice of Nondiscrimination 5
1: INTRODUCTION 5
NSU University School, a fully accredited independent college preparatory day school, enrolls students in junior-kindergarten through twelfth grade, and are recognized as part of NSU. The school is a part of Nova Southeastern University, the largest i... 5
MISSION STATEMENT 5
NSU University School is a junior-kindergarten through grade 12 independent college-preparatory school that provides a challenging and personalized education within a supportive environment for students of average to gifted abilities. Our students are... 5
NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY 5
NSU University School offers programs of studies designed to prepare students for college and for effective citizenship beyond college years. Within a caring environment marked by high expectations, students master skills and knowledge, improve their... 5
NSU University School accepts the premise that each child is unique in ability, talent, and learning style. In accepting the premise, the school recognizes its responsibility in creating an appropriate learning environment for each student. To facil... 5
As a consequence of our belief in the value of each individual, a student at NSU University School increases self-awareness, develops independence, and accepts responsibility for his/her own actions in cooperation with school staff, administration, an... 6
We further believe that parental involvement helps children to learn more effectively. The premise that school-home communication is an ongoing process and an essential component of each child’s academic program is held by each member of the NSU Univ... 6
SCHOOL HOURS 6
HONOR PLEDGE 6
LOWER SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY 8
There are two basic expectations for Lower School self-discipline: 8
ENFORCEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT 9
ACADEMIC PROBATION 13
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY 18
GENERAL COMPUTER USE POLICY 18
NSU/NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 18
CELLULAR PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES 22
ACCIDENTS/INJURIES (students) 26
FIRE DRILLS AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION 26
ASSEMBLIES 26
FIELD TRIPS 26
CLUBS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES 27
CONFERRING WITH STUDENT 27
HONOR ROLL 28
HONOR ROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL 28
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY MIDDLE SCHOOL 28
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY UPPER SCHOOL 29
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 29
POSTERS AND DECORATIONS 36
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 36
PARENTS TRAVELING OR AWAY FROM HOME 38
Parents who place their children in the care of others while away on vacation, for business or other reasons for more than 3 days should notify the child(ren)’s guidance counselor in writing, This written communication should include the name and con... 38
RECORDS (STUDENT) – PRIVACY ACT - NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FERPA POLICY 38
LOCKERS Grades 4-12 40
LOST AND FOUND 40
LUNCH, LUNCHROOM, AND FOOD 40
6: OTHER 42
ASBESTOS HAZARD NOTIFICATION 43
How Does SEVIS Work? 44
FIELD TRIPS AND PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES (Lower School) 45

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