1. ELEVATOR  An elevator is available for students who cannot use stairways due to medical conditions.  A doctor’s note is required to be given to the school nurse who will make the necessary arrangements.

2. FACILITIES AND GROUNDS  The school and its furnishings are entrusted to the students.  It is each student’s responsibility to see that classrooms, halls, cafeteria, gym, rest rooms, lockers, and school grounds are clean and undamaged.  If a student observes anything being done to mar the beauty or cleanliness of the school, it is his/her civic responsibility to report such actions.

3.  Any student who damages or loses school property to include textbooks and technology will be required to pay damages or replacement costs and may be subject to disciplinary action.

4. DRESS AND GROOMING STANDARDS  Rules regarding dress and grooming are in effect from the first day of school from the time the student arrives on the school campus until the student departs the school campus and through the last day of school.  The dress code also applies to students who are representing Rider as a part of a school group or organization outside the regular school day.  The dress code is established to protect the learning environment from distractions and to minimize safety hazards.

5.  Appropriate undergarments must be worn and appropriately covered.  Sunglasses, combs, hats, bandanas, hoods, and other head coverings will not be worn in the building.  When belts are worn, they must be buckled. If there is no buckle, the belt must be tied.  Tattoos must be covered at all times.  Clothing or accessories with lettering, symbols or decorations that detract from the learning process or illustrate or promote alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drugs, sex, vulgarity or violence either explicitly or by innuendo will not be allowed.  Articles of clothing bearing words, symbols, color combinations, or any other recognized gang insignia, articles of clothing or uniforms will not be allowed.

6.  Shoes are to be worn at all times. Shoes designed for strings or buckles must be fully laced/fastened. Students must not wear shoes that pose a safety hazard.  Students will not attend school with their hair rolled up nor will they apply makeup in the classroom.  Hair is to be neat, clean, well groomed, of a natural color, and styled so that vision will not be obstructed.  Hairstyles and hair color that create a distraction or are outlandish will not be allowed.  Beards and mustaches must be kept clean and neatly trimmed.

7.  Male students may not wear earrings. Female students are permitted to wear earrings in their ears only. All other body piercing objects are not allowed for males or females.  Short-shorts, athletic shorts such as wind shorts, bicycle shorts, bare midriffs, racer back tops, halter tops, tank tops, see- through tops (such as loose woven or fish net materials), tight fitting warm-up/jogging suits, sun dresses, and miniskirts are not permitted.  Sagging pants are not permitted. All pants and jeans must be worn at the waist.  Skirts or dresses may not be shorter than 6 inches (with or without tights) from the floor when kneeling.  No side slits on shorts or shorts that curve up on the sides will be allowed. Shorts must be hemmed to be the same length on all sides. No Sofie shorts. No Nike Tempo Shorts.

8.  Tops must be at least 3 inches in width at the shoulder. No undergarments may be visible. No racer back tops are allowed. No cleavage may be visible.  Dress code infractions cannot be covered up with jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts.  Ripped or torn jeans must not allow skin above the knee to show through.  Jeggings, leggings, or yoga pants must be covered by a tunic length top. Tunic length is defined as finger-tip length.  Clothing with lace or see through panels may only be worn if the under layers of clothing are in keeping with other dress code rules. Any undershirt visible must meet the 3 inch rule for shirts.  Male student shirts must have sleeves. No cutoffs or tank tops allowed.  Administrator’s decision on all dress code matters is final.

9.  Failure to follow the dress code will result in a disciplinary referral.  Students who are not in compliance with dress code standards will be placed in ISS for the day.  Students will not be permitted to call a parent for a change of clothes. The campus will not provide alternate clothing.  Demerits will be assigned in keeping with the student code of conduct.

10.  Close and lock doors and windows.  Move to a pre-determined safe area inside the room. Stay away from the door. Check roll and be prepared to account for any missing students.  Ignore any school bells.  Stay put until the “All Clear” has been sounded SHELTER IN PLACE SIGNAL: SHELTER IN PLACE (OVER PA SYSTEM)

11.  A campus red alert is an immediate upgrade of the physical security at the school during a dangerous situation that exists outside the building.  Continue to teach your class.  We will limit public access to the building and establish a single point of access and institute a 100% identification check for individuals entering the campus. CAMPUS RED ALERT SIGNAL: RED ALERT (OVER PA SYSTEM)

12. Do the following:  Wait for instructions.  Upon receiving instructions, move safely and quickly to the identified location outside the building for evacuation.  Take your personal items, check roll, and account for all missing students once you are out of the building.  Report any missing students to administration immediately. SITE RELOCATION SIGNAL: SITE EVACUATION (OVER PA SYSTEM, BUT WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS)

13. Do the following:  Take your personal items and class roster.  Move safely and quickly to your pre- assigned location outside the building.  Do not lock your door.  Check roll and account for missing students.  Notify administration of missing students immediately. BUILDING EVACUATION SIGNAL: FIRE ALARM (SIREN AND FLASHING LIGHTS) OR BUILDING EVACUATION (OVER PA)

14.  If in the building, go to pre-assigned location. Students should be seated on the floor. Arms should be used to protect head and neck.  If outdoors, get inside the building as quickly as possible. If it is not possible to get into the building, lie in a ditch or low lying area. Arms should be used to protect head and neck. SEVERE WEATHER SIGNAL: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT (DISASTER SIREN VIA PA SYSTEM)

15.  The Superintendent makes the decision to close school.  Any information about a school closing will be on TV and radio stations as well as the school website. EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS