Community Handbook

Letter from the Executive Director

On behalf of everyone that lives and works at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, we are excited to have you as part of the Penguin Family! 皇冠足彩 is an intentional learning community providing a top-notch academic program in a vibrant and supportive residential community. I’m confident that you’ll find your time at 皇冠足彩 rewarding and life changing.

If you are new to 皇冠足彩, I’m sure that you will find many things unique to this special place. Dig in, ask questions, and find ways to engage in the community and you will quickly find how valued you are as a member of the 皇冠足彩 community. If you are returning, you are familiar with our community and I encourage you to welcome your new schoolmates as you were welcomed in your first year.

This handbook outlines many of the rules and expectations of being a member of our School community. It may seem like an overwhelming amount of detail and information, but as you spend time experiencing all that is 皇冠足彩 you will find that the expectations and rules contained in these pages are based in our commitment to creating a supportive community and a rigorous academic program. Everything outlined in this Community Handbook is a natural extension of the way we live together in our intentional learning community.

Our goal through this handbook is to establish a shared set of expectations that sets each and every student up for success. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a campus adult. Your advisor is a great starting place, and you should feel comfortable coming to any member of the administration. We want to hear from you and we want to clarify any questions you may have - when we share an understanding of our expectations for living in community the possibilities are endless!

Welcome home and I look forward to a great year!

Mission Statement and Philosophy

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics (皇冠足彩) brings together and helps a group of Maine's most academically motivated high school students become innovative, well-rounded scholars with the ability to develop, investigate, and communicate critical ideas that improve the human condition and benefit the state of Maine. The school builds and shares a rigorous curriculum that exceeds state educational standards while emphasizing connections between science, mathematics, and the humanities. 皇冠足彩 extends its mission by fostering a statewide, year-round community of innovative learners that includes many of Maine's students, educators, and the general public.

Vision

皇冠足彩 achieves its mission by:

• Providing a rigorous, immersive, student-centered curriculum that emphasizes the connections between math, science, and the humanities; including post-AP courses; and culminating in opportunities for authentic research and community service;
• Presenting students with supportive opportunities to realize their personal and professional aspirations in Maine both through nurturing, challenging on-campus programs and through partnerships with research and higher education institutions throughout the state and beyond;
• Creating a supportive, residential environment and academic community that promotes personal development, leadership, service, and academic success; and
• Developing special programs to inspire younger students while also serving as a professional development partner for Maine's teaching community.

 

Philosophy

The administration, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (皇冠足彩) are committed to providing academic excellence to enhance previous student knowledge, as well as to prepare students for future studies. The opportunity to attend 皇冠足彩 is a privilege, and each student can make the most of this experience by being dedicated to the academic and residential programs. Graduates of 皇冠足彩 have experienced a well-defined curriculum based upon academic standards fostering both academic discipline and honesty.

All students live in residence to fully participate in this scholastic program of excellence with students who share similar interests. The nurturing of this educational community - the integration of the academic and residential components - is crucial to success at 皇冠足彩. Students are responsible for taking advantage of the academic and extra-curricular pursuits available at 皇冠足彩 and for supporting community members in both their academic and personal development.

History of 皇冠足彩

Following the closure of the Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine, the Defense Reauthorization Bill awarded $1 million to the creation of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics. The funding was used to convert the former Limestone Elementary School into a dorm for 150 Maine students. 皇冠足彩 opened in the fall of 1995, sharing its facilities with the Limestone Community School.

Renowned for its quirky culture and advanced course offerings, 皇冠足彩 remains the only magnet school currently operating in the state of Maine. In 2019, 皇冠足彩 was ranked the #2 public high school by US News and World Report and continues to rank regionally and nationally by Niche.com. 皇冠足彩 is ranked as the #1 Best Public High School in the state of Maine and the #5 Best Public High School Teachers in America by Niche.com.

Communication

皇冠足彩 recognizes the importance of timely and transparent communication. To facilitate this, we publish information through the following means:

• Announcements at dorm meetings, wing meetings, and advisory lunch
• Emails
• 皇冠足彩 Website
• 皇冠足彩 Facebook Page
• 皇冠足彩 Calendars
• Traditional Bulletin Boards

Any creation, or use of a publication, website, or social media account using the name, Maine School of Science Mathematics, its abbreviation (皇冠足彩), or its logos must be approved by the Executive Director/designee.

With the involvement of the Student Senate, 皇冠足彩 Administration has established a minimum amount of notification time for students regarding routine campus events:

• Action and Preparation Required: 2 weeks before event
• Attendance Required: 48 hours before event
• Policy Change or Decision: Upon Implementation

We strive to be readily available to answer questions and receive feedback from each member of our community. If there is a problem, concern, or conflict, all are encouraged to start communicating as close to the source as possible. Those immediately involved are in the best position to act quickly and effectively. Only when those attempts have been exhaustively pursued are individuals encouraged to broaden the scope of involvement. Parents/legal guardians are urged to help their children become skilled and confident self-advocates by encouraging them to voice any questions or concerns to the appropriate staff member. We recognize that face-to-face communication is ideal, but when it is not possible, phone and email can be effective alternatives.

The 皇冠足彩 Experience

About 皇冠足彩

We are a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) magnet residential high school for scholars in grades 9-12 who enjoy stretching their brains in new and challenging directions. Our students hail from across the state of Maine and around the world. They come for inquiry, camaraderie, and a unique high school experience. Here students, staff, and faculty engage in energetic intellectual sparring served up with encouragement and support.

Why Limestone?

Following the 1994 closure of Loring Air Force Base, the Maine State Legislature chartered and funded the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (皇冠足彩) at the site of the Limestone High School. 皇冠足彩 also acquired the former nearby elementary school and promptly converted it into a 150-bed dormitory. The fall of 2017 saw the first time we hosted our own varsity athletic program independent from the Limestone Eagles, LCS, as they recently merged with Caribou High School. The 皇冠足彩 Penguins enjoy three varsity-level athletic teams in all three seasons, both boys and girls. The inaugural fall season bodes well for our scholar-athletes as both soccer teams qualified for the playoffs while several of the cross-country runners advanced to the State meet. In 2022, both boys' and girls’ volleyball teams won All-Aroostook Championship.

National Ranking

Throughout the years, 皇冠足彩 continues to rank strongly in such publications as US News and World Report ranking as high as number two in the nation in 2019. As a member of the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS), 皇冠足彩 strives to remain current in STEM education.

Non-MOU College Classes taken for 皇冠足彩 Credit

Students desiring to be concurrently enrolled in college classes while at 皇冠足彩 must obtain permission and signatures of their academic advisor and appropriate Division Leader. These additional college classes are not considered part of a student’s normal 皇冠足彩 course load, so students still need to be enrolled in a minimum of 4 core 皇冠足彩 classes. These courses do, however, count towards a student’s core class total which means approval of an overload may be required. It is highly likely that students will not be approved to take more than one non-MOU class per semester. Students and their families shall pay all fees for courses not offered by 皇冠足彩.

Student Services

皇冠足彩 provides special services for qualified students through 504 Plans and Individualized Educational Plans (IEP's). Students who feel they might benefit from these services are encouraged to meet with their advisor.

Faculty Office Hours

Each full-time faculty provides a minimum of three scheduled office hours each week and often more by appointment. Students do not need an appointment to drop in and ask questions or do work in the classroom during office hours. All 皇冠足彩 students are encouraged to take advantage of faculty office hours.

Advisory Program

Each student is assigned to an Advisory Group led by a member of the faculty. 皇冠足彩 students stay with this group and Advisor during their time at 皇冠足彩, developing close relationships with all members. The Advisor plays an important role in a student's experience, helping them navigate not only their classes and coursework but also the interpersonal ups and downs that come with being a member of a residential boarding community. Advisors assist students with class selection, serve as a student's primary academic point person, act as an advocate for the student, a liaison for parents/guardians and the school, and can initiate academic supports for struggling students.

Advisory Lunch takes place every Tuesday during the lunch block. During this time, students sit with their Advisory Groups and check in on each other. Schoolwide announcements are made by the Advisory Coordinator and other members of the community, birthdays are celebrated, and special contests may even take place. At the end of the lunch period, Advisory Groups return to an Advisor's classroom for an additional sit-down period to go over upcoming academic events, check in with each other, and play some trivia!

Advisory Lunch takes place every Tuesday during the lunch block. During this time, students sit with their Advisory Groups and check in on each other. Schoolwide announcements are made by the Advisory Coordinator and other members of the community, birthdays are celebrated, and special contests may even take place. At the end of the lunch period, Advisory Groups return to an Advisor's classroom for an additional sit-down period to go over upcoming academic events, check in with each other, and play some trivia!

The Advisory Program is a holistic way for faculty to keep an eye on all of our wonderful students while also serving as a means to foster an even deeper sense of community. Outside of academics, Advisors are there to help students feel welcomed by organizing regular outings and other events with the Advisory Groups. Each Group also has opportunities to gain Advisory Points by participating in regular games and activities, and simply by being a positive member of the community. By emphasizing academic success coupled with socio-emotional support, 皇冠足彩's Advisory Program adds a robust extra layer of care to each student's experience!

Residential Life Vision

皇冠足彩 embraces the philosophy that living in a residential community is an important part of the high school  experience. The learning that occurs through experiences in decision-making, critical thinking, and taking responsibility within the residential community will be invaluable throughout one’s life. The following statements describe the beliefs and goals that form the philosophical foundation of the Residence Life Program

• Encourage and respect students as emerging adults.
• Provide a clean, safe, enjoyable residential environment.
• Promote an environment conducive to study and academic pursuit.
• Increase student appreciation of different cultures, races, values, and lifestyles.
• Promote the development of healthy and meaningful relationships among students.
• Encourage self-exploration and self-challenge: emotionally, intellectually, physically,spiritually, occupationally, and socially.
• Teach Life skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and personal responsibility.
• Provide challenge and support for students as they explore developmental issues.
• Encourage and promote leadership, volunteering and community service as an important component of citizenship in any community

Community and Student Life

皇冠足彩 assumes the good in all of its students. 皇冠足彩 expects its students to speak the truth and act with courage in all aspects of their life. 皇冠足彩 offers students a unique opportunity to participate daily in a small, energetic, and supportive community. In addition to student obligations in the academic, athletic, and social realms, students are encouraged to take active roles in positively influencing the community. Meeting one’s commitments, seeking help when necessary, and supporting others in need are all important aspects of successful residential living. To that end, 皇冠足彩 highly encourages a developing sense of independence, within reasonable limitations, and enforces rules defining them, which are necessary to maintain relative freedom and a safe community for all.

Equity, Justice, and Belonging Statement

We, the Faculty, Staff and Board of Trustees, of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, wish to affirm with you our dedication to providing an equitable, safe, dynamic community for our current students, our future students, and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to honest self-examination about how our past and present practices have (and have not created) equity and diversity. As we move forward, we pledge renewed commitment, empathy, and urgency on this work, and we look to all the members of our community to participate with us.

Gender Identity and Belonging

Belonging is about the full affirmation of all individuals in the 皇冠足彩 community. If a student comes out to an adult in the community as transgender, gender nonconforming, gender expansive, agender, or another identity that has not been affirmed by the school and school records will be shared with our Social Worker in order to help with any transition needed.

Routines, Procedures& Expectations

Dressing and Grooming

The 皇冠足彩 School Dressing and Grooming Guidelines are designed to ensure safety around authentic self-expression and help promote necessary hygiene practices. We respect the individual and unique potential each member of the community offers, and support their freedom to express themselves. No member of the community should be affected by dress code enforcement because of racial identity, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity. Our goal is for 皇冠足彩 students to prepare their best selves each day by being role models in what they wear, taking accountability for their hygiene, and being supportive in the freedom of expression of others. 皇冠足彩 requires school dress, as defined below, for all school obligations.

Academic Building Dress Code:

• Clothing will not have graphics or language that is offensive to our community.
• Clothing worn to academic events will not be clothing designed specifically for sleeping, lounging or bathing (pajamas, sleepwear, undergarments, bathing suits). Example: wearing pajamas at the Holiday Diner gathering.
• Clothing will not interfere with good hygiene practices or the range of motion required
  • Students should dress in clean clothing each day. Additionally, clothing must be laundered regularly to be clean (free of odor and stains).
  • Open garments like skirts, dresses, and shorts must cover the body enough to sit without exposing undergarments to public chairs/surfaces.
  •  Clothing must allow for daily movement around campus that promotes student comfort, flexibility, and range of motion.
• Hearing must be unrestricted during classes and meetings (no headphones or other hearing restrictions) - with the exception of school approved accommodations or religious observance.
• Some classes or campus jobs may have specific clothing requirements for physical safety or movement. For example, oversized clothing may not be allowed in Science Labs, Makerspace. Instructors will provide guidance for this at the beginning of the term.
• Wear appropriate clothing for each of the seasons including footwear. This would include boots or shoes for winter, pants and a jacket.

School personnel shall not enforce the school’s dress code more strictly against students because of diversity in racial identity, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity.

In conversations about dress code issues, students shall not be shamed or required to publicly display their body or clothes in front of others (students, parents, or staff) in school.

Community Information

Senior Privileges

Recognizing that 皇冠足彩 seniors are leaders and stewards of the community, they have special responsibilities and privileges not extended to students in the lower grades. 皇冠足彩 expects its older students to conduct themselves appropriately, cultivating a positive tone and decorum. The School offers certain privileges in the spirit of responsibility and leadership. Senior privileges will be determined at some point during the first semester.  The group will provide a list of their requests and then will be determined by the Director of Residential Life.

Mail

Students will be notified when they have mail. Mail will be brought down to the dorm office where they can pick it up. Parents if you are mailing medication, please address it to the School Nurse.

Student mail should be addressed as follows:

Student Name
皇冠足彩
95 High St
Limestone, ME 04750

Meals

In addition to helping maintain a student’s physical health and nutrition, meals are an important time for developing connections with members of the community. All students are encouraged to eat regularly in the dining hall with their peers. Proper behavior must be maintained at meals, and good manners are expected at all times. To-go meals should only be taken out for academic purposes.  We strongly encourage our students to eat in the dining hall with the community.

Breakfast

Monday-Friday 

• 8:00am-8:30am (7:30am-early class only)
• 8:30am-9:00am Late Breakfast

Saturday & Sunday Continental

• 9:30am-10:00am

Saturday & Sunday-Brunch

• 11:00am-12:30pm

Lunch

Monday-Friday

• 12:15pm-1:15pm

Monday-Friday-Grazing

• 2:00pm-6:00pm

Dinner

Monday-Sunday

• 5:00pm-6:00pm

Religious and Dietary Needs: Any students with special dietary or religious needs should make those needs known to the FLIK Staff and school nurse as soon as possible. The School will make every effort to accommodate any such needs.

FLIK Director of Dining Services: Phebe.Whitley-DesJardins
Email: Phebe.Whitley-DesJardins@compass-usa.com

Sign In/Out Procedure

While 皇冠足彩 cannot guarantee knowledge of all students' whereabouts at all times, regulations governing signing out are designed to give the staff a reasonable knowledge of each student's location, and thus a way of reaching them in the event of an emergency.

The sign in/out process requires the student to fill out a REACH leave request and must check out with the staff member on duty to obtain approval.
Students must sign out any time they leave campus for a non-sanctioned school trip. The one exception to this rule is the weekly trip toPresque Isle. Permission from the residential life staff is needed for any unsupervised trip lasting longer than two hours or extending outside of Limestone town limits.

REACH

REACH coordinates Leave Request procedures for School Staff, Parents, Hosts and Students by creating an easy to use, paperless system that you can access from anywhere at any time and from any device. REACH is available for you to use from any PC or mobile device 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The following sections are all coordinated through REACH during the school year.

Going Off-Campus

Students must sign-out each time they wish to leave campus. Students may sign-out if he/she/they are in good standing with academics and within the boarding community, has the proper permissions, and acts in accordance with the guidelines set in place by the Residential Life Handbook. Students must sign back in upon return to campus.

Leave Requests

Students are permitted to leave campus on the weekends to visit family  and friends, provided the student is in good academic and social standing   and has no work hours scheduled with the Residential Life Staff.

Overnight Permission

Students seeking permission for an overnight excursion are required to submit an Overnight Leave Request through REACH. Students given permission to go on a non school sanctioned  overnight trip must check out with the staff member on duty to obtain approval.

Automobiles

Automobiles on campus are a privilege. Students may have vehicles on campus from August 21st - November 17th. Students may return to campus with their cars upon arrival from April break.  When students arrive on campus with vehicles, they must park their vehicles in the assigned area and report directly to the residential staff to turn in all their keys for the vehicles. Students who have brought cars to school may use their cars only when departing for extended weekends or vacations. All exceptions to this must be approved by the Director of Residential LIfe. Student vehicles are subject to search at any time while they are at 皇冠足彩.

Business Office Monthly Account

皇冠足彩 regulates your students' account using My Kids Spending. Students may charge weekend activities and expenses for other programs that the school offers as long as their account contains a positive balance.

In The Dormitory

Work Program

皇冠足彩 students have always helped to build and maintain their campus. Today, the Work Assignment program continues to promote a number of those classic values, including the importance and dignity of physical labor, shared responsibilities, and providing a clean and ordered place in which to live and study. The Work Assignment program includes assisting faculty/staff in our community and assisting maintenance. Work Assignment falls into three categories: (1) general cleaning, (2) kitchen related jobs, and (3) community support: tutoring, Foundation, etc.. Students will assist with cleaning dishes and utensils during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, the dorm requires constant cleaning as it is a heavily used building. It is important that our students understand that these expectations are part of living in our community and that we all play a role in keeping our community safe and healthy.

Dormitory Regulations

皇冠足彩’s dormitory provides students with a residential environment designed to promote long-lasting habits for study, sleep, and socializing. The cornerstone of life in the dorms is the acceptance of personal responsibility for living and studying and respect for others. It is important to list the most important dormitory rules here:

• Students may never be on a wing in which they do not live on unless invited in and hosted by a member of that wing and only during the approved visitation times.
• No one is permitted to change rooms without the express permission of the Director of Residential Life. Generally, such requests are not considered until after Parent Teacher Conferences, and even then only after a number of intermediate measures are exhausted.
• Rooms are inspected at the beginning as well as the end of the year. Any room damage must be paid for by the occupant(s). Also, any expense for general damage to the dorm is divided among the occupants unless the person who is responsible for the damage is identified.
• Students are required to keep their rooms neat and clean at all times. Once a week there will be a room inspection by the Director of Residential Life and maintenance. Students are expected to have their trash taken out and the room tidied.
• Sleepovers are permitted on Friday nights only.
• Valuables should be kept in the locked closets or in the Dorm Office.
• All passports and passport cards should be turned in at check in and will be locked up in the Dorm Office.
• Skis, snowboards, and bicycles may not be kept in the dormitory rooms or hallways. Storage for recreational equipment is available on campus.
• Students may not keep pets of any type in the dormitory. In an effort to build community, social skills, good study habits, and a healthy lifestyle, use of gaming consoles, including computers, deemed to be excessive or inappropriate by a faculty or staff member may result in the confiscation (temporary or permanent) of the equipment.
• Because of the various dangers it poses, gambling involving real stakes (money, property, services, etc.) is not permitted.
• Listed below are the times for curfew and lights out. Students must get the permission of the on duty staff in order to extend any of the times

On Campus Curfew

• Sunday-Thursday: all students must be on campus between 9:30pm-6:00am
• Friday-Saturday: all students must be on campus between 10:30p m-6:00am

On Wing

• Sunday-Thursday: 9:30pm all students
• Friday-Saturday: 11:00pm all students

In Room

• Sunday-Thursday: 10:15pm
• Friday-Saturday: 11:15pm

Lights Out

• Sunday-Thursday: 10:30pm
• Friday-Saturday: 11:30pm

Fire Safety & Prevention

• Students may not smoke, burn, or ignite anything while in the dormitory.
• Under no circumstances can cooking utensils, hot pots, air fryers, electric blankets or heaters, candles, kerosene or gas lamps, upholstered furniture, combustible fluids or other items of a similarly hazardous nature be kept or used in dormitory rooms.
• Extension cords are expressly prohibited. Use of power strip outlets - (Must be “relocatable”) is strongly encouraged and these are required for stereo, computer and larger electrical needs.
• All other electrical equipment such as lamps, radios, and stereos are permitted but may be confiscated if they are a danger to the dorm.
• All light fixtures must use compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED bulbs, no incandescent or halogen bulbs are permitted.
• No hangings may be suspended from the ceiling or on the walls or in any way obstruct entrances and exits from rooms. Cloth decorations are not allowed and other wall decorations should not cover more than 20% of the wall surface.
• Fire exits should be checked regularly and must be kept free of obstructions.
• Hall and corridor lights must be left on at night, not only to aid the student in exiting the building, but also to aid firefighters in their task.
• Rooms must be kept in orderly condition. Cluttered rooms are hazardous. All dormitory room mattresses must rest on a bed frame and not directly on the floor.
• The layout in which the furnishings are found in the fall is designed to keep the window and door exits free. Therefore, moving furniture requires the permission of the Director of Residential Life.
• Fire extinguishers must not be removed from their proper locations or tampered with in any way. Students should be familiar with their location and method of operation. Any tampering with fire extinguishers or fire equipment, such as lights or alarms, is prohibited and may be grounds for dismissal.
• Fire drills will be performed multiple times throughout the year.

Fire Procedures

• At the first sign of smoke or fire, pull the fire alarm and alert the dorm staff and others in the dorm, and then proceed to the nearest exit.
• Do not attempt to take anything when you leave.
• When feasible, make sure that windows and doors are closed and that the lights are left on.
• After arriving at the check-in point and checking in with the residential life staff, stay nearby until they give further instructions. This may include notifying the Executive Director, aiding the fire department in getting to the right building, and so on. Under no circumstances re-enter the building until it has been officially determined safe by the Fire Chief (or their designee), residential life staff or executive director.

Room Inspections/Searches

School employees including residential life staff may enter student rooms for inspection, for health and safety purposes, as well as for disciplinary reasons. Such entry does not in and of itself constitute a room search. Investigation of a room’s contents beyond simple entry and observation is considered a room search, for which the approval of the Director of Residential Life and Executive Director is required. A search of a student’s room and/or possessions may be warranted if a member of the faculty or administration has good reason to believe that a disciplinary infraction or the existence of physical or other potential harm to the student or others will be discovered. Generally, when a search is undertaken, a representative of the residential life staff and the student whose room is being searched, shall be present. At the discretion of the Director of Residential Life, a room search may be undertaken without following the above procedure. The school may also search students’ possessions, including, but not limited to mail, locked trunks, backpacks, purses, mobile devices, personal computers and vehicles if the school suspects a violation of law or school rule, or student safety is a concern.

Searches or inspections may include, but are not limited to, the following circumstances:

• Maintenance:皇冠足彩 maintenance personnel have access to student rooms at all times in order to perform their duties as assigned by 皇冠足彩. They are expected to report any inappropriate activities or items they observe while performing their duties.
• Room Inspections: Staff will conduct scheduled room inspections with prior notice to students, and will inspect each room after the Residential Hall is closed for long weekends and vacation periods. Unannounced inspections: From time to time, staff will conduct unannounced inspections of student rooms
• Enforcement of school rules: The administration may authorize entry of student rooms or vehicles at any time without prior notice to ensure compliance with school rules and state law. As much as is possible, students will be present for such searches.
• Canines, metal detectors, and devices: In conducting room or vehicle searches or inspections, 皇冠足彩 may utilize methods designed to detect the presence of illegal substances or objects.
• 皇冠足彩 may also utilize the services of law enforcement personnel or other qualified persons who have expertise in these matters.

If any activity violating 皇冠足彩 rules or state law is discovered during the course of any inspection or search, the student(s) will face the consequences.

At certain times, the school may offer an amnesty period where students can anonymously turn in any restricted items in their possession without consequences. These will be announced and overseen by the Director of Residential Life and are at the sole discretion of the School.

Student Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

Residential Assistants (RA’s)

皇冠足彩’s Residential Assistants serve as the primary peer resource when students are in need of assistance. Each wing has RA’s assigned to their care. RA’s also help with a variety of other tasks in the dormitory, from assisting RI’s with room checks to planning dorm events. RA’s are key liaisons between the student body and the faculty, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the safety and well-being of every student they serve.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors work with the Admissions office to spread the word about 皇冠足彩 and to host visitors to campus. Whether families, schools, groups, or consultants, student ambassadors answer questions and help newcomers understand 皇冠足彩 at work. They play an important role in helping new students feel at home in the 皇冠足彩 community, as well

Clubs

Students and faculty do, and may, take the initiative to start clubs based on personal interests and/or needs of the community. Club opportunities and schedules will be distributed early in the academic year. The Director of Residential Life oversees all clubs. Any group who wishes to start a club is required to apply, and will be approved by Student Senate.

Athletics

The Department of Athletics at 皇冠足彩 is committed to be an integral part of the overall educational experience. To this end, the primary purpose of the 皇冠足彩 Athletics Department is to fulfill the educational mission of the School through continually striving to enhance the athletic program for our students by:

• Promoting academic excellence, leadership and community involvement
• Providing the best environment in terms of staff, facilities and equipment for positive competition against opponents
• Nurturing positive character growth and development by emphasizing the highest values and ideals of the School, including good sportsmanship, personal integrity and fair playCultivating in students an appreciation of self and of others and their views
• Developing students' ability to think clearly and make sound judgments on and off the playing field
• Attempting to obtain athletic excellence by encouraging students to strive toward their fullest potential whistle attending 皇冠足彩

Seasonal Sports

• Fall: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Cross Country
• Winter: Nordic Skiing and Volleyball
• Spring: Tennis Co-Op and Track and Field

Academic Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletics

The Maine Principals Association (MPA) requires student athletes to meet specific academic standards at the conclusion of each semester of high school. Failure to meet those standards at the end of any semester of high school results in a student being declared ineligible for the subsequent semester. Therefore, using MPA’s guidelines, the School will determine a student's eligibility three times per semester: Progress Reports, Academic Updates and Semester Grade. If an athlete has two C-’s or one or more F’s during any of these grading periods, they will be deemed ineligible until the following academic grading period.

Attendance

Participation in either extracurricular or interscholastic art, athletic, and academic performances or competitions requires attendance of at least half of the student’s academic classes on the day of the event. Academic obligations (i.e. tests, papers, etc.) must also be fulfilled. If a student has a Health Day for any reason, they will need permission from the LSW, School Nurse or Director of Residential LIfe in order to participate that day. Students who have an unexcused absence from any academic class during a school day may neither practice nor participate in any after-school activity that day. Any exception to this policy must be approved by the Director of Athletics.

Uniforms

Each student will receive an athletic uniform at the beginning of their season. They will be responsible for maintaining their uniform throughout their season. On the last day of their season, they will be required to return their uniform to the Athletic Director. If the uniform is not returned within 48hrs of the last game, they will be charged for a new uniform. If the uniform is returned with damages of any kind that were not reported to the Athletic Director during the season, the student will be charged with a replacement uniform.

Student Health & Wellness Services

All 皇冠足彩 students are required to have complete medical insurance coverage before they will be allowed to enroll and attend classes.

School Nurse:

Kristin Damboise, BSN
Office: 207-325-3798
Cell: 207-498-9708
Email: damboisek@esk1.net
Fax: 207-325-3614

Licensed Social Worker:

Dustin Damboise
Office: 207-325-3616
Cell: 207-554-9915
Email: damboised@esk1.net

Student Support Services

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is available to students to discuss a wide range of topics and is familiar with the problems that students face. The LSW’s office is open each day and appointments can be made easily. The social worker works with our students around topics such as school adjustment, peer relationships, and homesickness, as well as other mental health issues related to substance use and sexuality. However, this is not an exhaustive list and other issues are discussed as they arise. The LSW will assist with telehealth referrals for outpatient services for students who might need long-term therapy. In part, this information is obtained to comply with state law; it is also needed to keep the School well-informed of the health of all students. The School is sensitive to the privacy of this information and is committed to protecting the confidentiality of students and their families. Parents agree that the School Nurse and the LSW are authorized to disclose health related information, including information related to drug and alcohol evaluations and testing, to employees and agents of the School when, in their opinion, it is appropriate to meet the health or safety needs of the student, the school community, or the legal responsibilities of the School.

Health Services

皇冠足彩 employs a School Nurse, who is available Monday-Friday. The Health Services office is located within the dormitory and office hours are posted on the door. Health Services include assessing needs and performing first aid services, providing health care counseling, overseeing the distribution of medication, and aiding students in making unavoidable medical and dental appointments while at 皇冠足彩. Please note that routine health care appointments should be scheduled during times when students are at home. Students and their families are responsible for all costs incurred by these appointments. If a student feels ill during the daytime, they should visit the Nurse on Lower C. If it is outside health services hours, they should notify the dorm staff on duty. In the event a student needs medical care outside of the School Nurse, your child may be taken to one of the Walk-In Clinic.

If a student becomes sick while at home or on break, please contact the Director of Residential Life and School Nurse who will coordinate a plan for return to campus. Parents should make this contact early on so we can develop a plan that is least disruptive to the student.

Parents/legal guardians must sign permission forms allowing their children to receive treatment in the event of an illness or accident. Parents/legal guardians of students taken to the emergency room shall be notified by an 皇冠足彩 staff member as soon as the situation allows. In most cases, parents/legal guardians are called before students are brought to the emergency room.

Health Days

These can be taken by students if needed. They will need to see either the school nurse or social worker depending on their situation. If a student is granted a health day, they will not be permitted to participate in any after school activities unless otherwise instructed. They will be expected to stay in their room until the next morning, unless permission is granted otherwise. Students taking health days are required to check in with the Dorm Office if they would like to go outdoors.

Dorm Illness/ Preventing Outbreaks

The Nurse may recommend that the student be seen and tested at Walk-In Care. If so, the nurse will notify the parents/guardian before being tested. If we have an outbreak of illness in the dorms, it is a requirement to have this completed to contain the illness as much as possible and prevent spread. If a family refuses to have their child tested while presenting symptoms, we will ask that the student be picked up or sent home due to the unknown diagnosis that the student may have. Once a student tests positive for a contagious illness (COVID, Flu, NoroVirus), arrangements will be made to have the student sent home. If this is unable to be accommodated, quarantine will be provided if the rooms are available.

Medications

皇冠足彩’s Medication Policy applies to both prescription and non-prescription drugs, as well as over the counter (OTC) medications. ALL medications (prescription/non-prescription) that students bring to 皇冠足彩 must be turned into 皇冠足彩’s Health Center within three hours of arriving on campus.

Medication Policy

All medications must be updated in Magnus annually.

The school works with Frontier Pharmacy in Caribou for medication management. If your child takes medication at school, the school nurse will provide direction on prescription management and medication policies. The School will only administer medications provided accompanied by a treating prescriber’s order and in original pharmacy containers.

All prescription and non-prescription medications are administered under the supervision of the School Nurse or designee. The nurse's office is responsible for storing and dispensing all medications for students. Medications are not to be stored in a student’s room.

Students on prescribed psychotropic medications must be stable on said medications when returning to campus, hence any dosage change should be done at home when students are on break whenever possible.

Any student who shares prescription medications with another student will be subject to serious disciplinary measures and their student status at 皇冠足彩 may be jeopardized.

皇冠足彩 expects that students on medication will be responsible and obtain the medication from the school nurse as the doctor has ordered.

Morning medications are administered in the Health Center by the School Nurse during the week between 7:30-8:20 a.m. or as prescribed. Evening medications are administered in the dorms by residential life staff. On the weekends morning medications are administered in the nurse's office 10:30am-11:00am on Saturday and Sundays. Evening medications are administered by residential life staff in the dorms. It is understood that the compliance expectations apply to weekends in the same manner.

Students are expected to come to the nurses office at the designated time, to establish a regular routine with the nurse and to follow through consistently. If a Student fails to do so, misses or is late obtaining doses of medications, they will be marked as late or missed. Please refer to tardiness and absence policy for repeated tardy and missed medications policy.

The school nurse will assist and encourage your child to take their prescribed medications however; it is the responsibility of your child to come to the Health Center for their medications.

• First missed dose = email to student and Direct of Residential Life
• Second missed dose = email to student, Director of Residential Life and parent
• Third missed dose = meeting with nurse and family to discuss
• The school nurse may only change or discontinue prescribed medications with written documentation from a provider. All prescription medications must be accompanied by an order to be given, the prescription bottle is not a substitute for a provider order. 皇冠足彩 is responsible for complying with provider’s orders as they are received. If your student takes prescription medication, we offer a convenient and efficient way to serve this aspect of their health care needs. This includes all prescription medications taken on both a daily and as needed basis.

The medication form needs to be filled out by the student’s PCP prior to arrival to campus. Any medication not listed on the form will not be permitted for the student to take until the form is completed.

If a student misses their medication, it is important they reach out to the School Nurse or a Residential Life staff member. If a student regularly forgets or misses their medication, a call/email will be made to the family to inform them and to decide if a meeting should be scheduled to address medication management.

With parental permission, students are allowed to self-medicate OTC’s listed on the health form. Small amounts of OTC medications may be kept in student’s rooms. The amount of OTC medications students are permitted to keep in their rooms is determined by the kind of medication they wish to have. Generally, medical staff allow students to possess the amount of medication that would be recommended for a particular week. If more than that is needed, the parents/legal guardians will be contacted. Students found with more than the allowed amount of OTC medications will have the medication removed and a meeting will be called with the Director of Residential Life and the family.

With parental permission, students may have emergency prescription medications such as asthma inhalers and Epi-Pens in their possession, but need to bring their own supply.

With prior approval of parents/legal guardians and the School Nurse, certain non-emergency prescription medications, such as birth control and acne medications, may be kept by students. To ensure the health and safety of everyone in the community, students will NOT be permitted, under any circumstances, to have in their possession the following non-emergency prescription drugs:

• Schedule I drugs (example: prescription pain-killers)
• Schedule II drugs (example: ADHD/ADD medications)
• Psychotropic medications such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-psychotropic, etc..

These medications must be kept under lock and key in the Health Center and given only by trained medication administration staff. Students found in possession of any of the above medications will have the medication removed and a meeting with the family may be called by the Director of Residential Life.

Except in the case of emergency or through special arrangement, parents/legal guardians are required to have all prescriptions sent to Frontier Pharmacy in Caribou Maine: (207) 493-7771. It is the responsibility of the family to have the prescription co-pay prepaid and insurance RX number provided to the pharmacy before a 皇冠足彩 staff member can pick up the medications.

Other Health Information

All Students

If you are unable to attend classes due to illness or injury, it is assumed you are therefore unable to participate in sports or activities. If you are excused from the academic day or work assignment you may not attend practice, activities or trips unless an exception is made. Exceptions may only be given by the nurse, LSW or Director of Residential Life.

The school nurse will notify the Registrar regarding absences - these absences will then be considered excused. Students are responsible for contacting advisors and teachers regarding missed work and to arrange a time for makeup.

The school nurse does not excuse students from exams. Make-up or extensions on exams can only be done in collaboration with your teacher or Student Support.

Annual Physical Exam and Immunizations

For the safety of the student, 皇冠足彩 requires that each student have a complete physical exam every year and that current immunization status is maintained. This information must be on file in Magnus before the student arrives at school. All students who enroll in the School are required by Maine law to present a certificate of immunization or evidence of immunization or immunity against poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chicken pox). 皇冠足彩 requires in addition that all students be immunized or show evidence of immunity from hepatitis A and meningitis. 皇冠足彩 also recommends that students be inoculated with the appropriate flu vaccine every year.

A student will not be allowed to participate in athletics, co-curricular, or weekend activities without the required completed health forms. All injuries related to sports activity will be seen by the school nurse.

Where 皇冠足彩 is a residential School where students are in close proximity for extended times, it is particularly important that students are immunized.

Non-immunized students shall not be permitted to attend school unless one of the following conditions is met:

• The parents/legal guardians provide to the school written assurance that the child will be immunized within 90 days of enrolling in school or his/her first attendance in classes, whichever date is earlier. This option is available only once to each student during their school career; or
• The parents/legal guardians provide a physician's written statement each year that immunization against one or more diseases may be medically inadvisable (as defined by law/regulation); or
• The parents/legal guardians state in writing each year that immunization is contrary to their sincere religious or philosophical beliefs.
• The parents/legal guardians grant written consent for their child to be immunized by a public health officer, physician, Director of Health Services or other authorized person employed by or acting as an agent of the School.

The Executive Director shall exclude from the School any non-immunized student when there is a clear danger to the health of students, staff, and the general public as provided by law. If a student is absent from the School due to conditions in this paragraph for more than ten days, the Executive Director shall make arrangements to meet the educational needs of the student. Any student not immunized shall be sent home in the event of an outbreak of any illness or disease stated above-stated for which the student is not immunized. Unvaccinated students in the case of an outbreak of disease in which they are not vaccinated against will be excluded from School for at least 16 days from the last identified case. The student will be allowed to return to the School once the School's medical personnel deem it appropriate. In the event that the student is sent home due to the conditions in this paragraph, the School is not required to provide tutoring, off-site classes, or other academic accommodations.

The Executive Director, in consultation with School medical personnel, has broad authority to modify the requirements of this policy as conditions and events change.

Students who are exempt from the state’s immunization requirements may be prohibited from attending school and participating in school activities in the event of an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease. Students excluded from the School for this reason will not be permitted to return until (1) the danger of the outbreak has passed; (2) the student becomes ill with the disease and completely recovers; or (3) the student is immunized. In determining whether there is an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, the School may consult with appropriate medical professionals and/or state and federal public health agencies.

Communicable Illness

The school may exclude from school any student who (a) has a communicable illness, (b) has been exposed to an infected person, or (c) has traveled to an area impacted by a communicable illness, if the School determines that such exclusion is appropriate for the welfare of the student or the school community. The School may also screen students or require students to be screened by appropriate medical professionals to determine whether they pose a risk to the community. The School’s decisions shall be based on current and well-informed medical judgments concerning the illness, the risks of transmitting the illness to others, the symptoms and special circumstances of each individual who has a communicable illness, and an analysis of the identified risks and available alternatives for responding to an individual with a communicable illness.If and when appropriate, the School will disseminate information to students and families regarding campus health and safety issues through regular internal communication channels. For example, the School may provide families with information about the nature and spread of communicable illnesses, including symptoms and signs to watch for, as well as required steps to be taken in the event of an epidemic or outbreak. We encourage all parents and guardians to contact medical professionals with any questions or concerns about communicable illnesses or immunization issues.

Medical Leave

A student may take a medical leave in the case of serious illness, bodily injury, or mental health condition, as determined by an objective medical evaluation. A student’s family may request such a leave at the recommendation of medical professionals. Additionally, if in the School’s judgment, a student is exhibiting symptoms that make the student unable to participate in required academic or extracurricular activities without imposing an undue burden on the school’s resources, the School may recommend that the student be evaluated and subsequently placed on a medical leave. Discussion of a leave of absence—a meeting with the student support team, the parents, and student if appropriate—should begin under the following circumstances:

• When mental health or physical symptoms are preventing a student from functioning academically;
• When a physical or mental health condition is seriously interfering with a student’s attendance at school
• When a student behaves in ways that can be considered self-destructive or dangerous to others; or
• When a student is not engaged in treatment that the School has made a condition of attendance, after the student has been evaluated by medical and/or mental health professionals, who have deemed that such treatment is appropriate.

This initial discussion of a medical leave should establish for school personnel what steps the family is taking to ensure that the student is well enough to participate fully in life at the School; and should establish for the family what further steps the school may take if the problem does not improve. Decisions about granting or requiring a medical leave, or reinstating a student who has been on leave, rest with the student support team; they will be guided by the principal goal of a medical leave: to give the student the opportunity to regain health and thereby function consistently, productively, and safely at the school. In the absence of a treatment plan that meets these needs in the view of these school personnel, the school may require the student to withdraw.

A medical leave agreement will include provisions for the student’s return to school. While a student on leave is excused from attending class, the student must make arrangements with the teachers involved for making up missed material, either while on leave (if possible) or upon return. While the School will strive to minimize academic disruption, the school may require that a student drop a course or courses if a prolonged absence will make it impossible for the student to complete the course. To return to school from a medical leave, a student must provide a thorough, written, professional evaluation of the student’s current mental health or medical condition from the physician, psychiatrist, or other professional who treated the student during the medical leave. The School’s decision about reinstatement will depend on its confidence that the student will be able to function in school without unduly taxing the school’s support and supervisory resources. The School may require additional evaluation by a physician or mental health consultant of its choosing.

The guiding principle of re-admission from a medical leave is the School’s confidence that the student can return safely; and that the student’s return will not compromise the student’s continued recovery, interfere with the school’s ability to serve other students’ needs, or place an undue burden on the school. As a corollary to this principle, a student whom the School determines can safely participate in the regular school day may nevertheless be restricted from participation in overnight field trips or other residential-style school activity.

Concussion Policy

In the fall, all students will be required to undergo a standardized concussion test with the school to establish a baseline. If a student later sustains a head injury or has concussion-like symptoms while at 皇冠足彩 or while traveling with the school, the following guidelines will be followed:

• The student will be excused from sports for a minimum of 7 days.
• The student will retake the standardized concussion test until their scores return to their baseline results.
• Students may be excused from certain academic obligations by the school nurse or athletic director, in conjunction with the student support team, depending on the severity of their symptoms. In such a case, the student is required to make up any missed work once they have fully recovered.

Supplement Use

皇冠足彩 does not condone the use of supplements such as those commonly purchased at GNC stores or online and often used for the goal of enhancing athletic performance, building muscle mass, losing weight, sleeping and not sleeping.. Such substances, which are not FDA approved, can pose serious health risks especially to adolescents. Students instead are encouraged to follow good nutrition habits, sleep well and train within their chosen sport or in the fitness center to achieve their athletic and personal goals. Staff members in athletics and the health center are excellent resources for guidance in these areas. Should a student choose to use supplements, parents must provide permission, and the school strongly suggests that such use be under a pediatrician’s supervision.

Additional Resources

We work closely with students in matters of sexual health and sexual activity. The school nurse is a resource for providing information and literature relative to a variety of health topics such as sexuality, stress, nutrition, drugs, alcohol and conflict resolution. 皇冠足彩 expects that a relationship of trust and confidence will develop between students and the school nurse. It is possible, however, that the nurse will be entrusted with information which may necessitate additional professional counseling or medical treatment or require reporting to certain state or local authorities.

Sexuality and Intimate Relationships

The school recognizes that sexuality is a normal part of human nature, and its discovery is a normal part of adolescence. However, any level of sexual intimacy can bring with it physical, psychological, and emotional challenges that can be overwhelming to students. In a residential community such as the school’s there are additional considerations: the campus is shared public space, and all members of the community have the right to be free of unwanted exposure to the intimate sexual behaviors of others. The school has the same expectations for students regardless of their sexual orientation.

Students who would like to talk about the meaning of sexual intimacy can talk with a trusted adult, the school nurse, or the LSW so that appropriate support may be provided.

We follow all relevant state laws regarding sexual behavior and reporting.If students are found engaged in sexually intimate behavior, or in a situation that suggests they have been sexually intimate (but where such activity does not necessarily violate the law), the school will generally respond to the situation as a health issue, which may include notification of parents and, as appropriate, referral to the school nurse or LSW. When such behavior is accompanied by violations of other school rules (such as rules governing curfew or dorm intervisitation), the School may respond with disciplinary action.

Discipline, Accountability, and Responsibility

皇冠足彩’s approach to discipline is educational. Thus we believe that students can learn from their mistakes and remain contributing and positive members of the community. While consistency may be a goal in the school’s disciplinary response, we recognize that each situation brings with it its own unique set of circumstances. Students should be aware that they represent the school community at all times, both on and away from campus. While it is not the school’s intention to monitor students in all of their off-campus activities, the school may take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, in response to inappropriate conduct occurring outside of campus as long as the student is enrolled in the school. Conduct that violates the law or reflects badly upon the school may be cause for discipline, including dismissal. The school may, in its sole discretion, contact parents to address both minor and more serious instances of misconduct, at any stage of the discipline process. A student’s standing at 皇冠足彩 is determined on the basis of effort, and conduct. Failure to maintain good standing in any one of these areas may result in dismissal and/or the denial of a diploma. The faculty and administration of 皇冠足彩 are available to students to consult, to encourage students to seek help and, when necessary, to impose discipline.

Fundamental Rule Violations

A student will receive disciplinary consequences, including the possibility of dismissal from the school in the event an offense is committed in the community. Students who choose to remain present when alcohol, drug, hazing or any other rules are being broken by others may still be subject to disciplinary action. A student may also be dismissed for violating or attempting to violate, or choosing to remain present during the violation of any other rules and regulations of the school, for unsatisfactory conduct, for a generally unsatisfactory record, or for conduct injurious or dangerous to the student, to the school, or to others. Students who approach a faculty member to seek non-disciplinary assistance and support will not be subject to disciplinary action for having chosen to remain in the presence of a rule violation. Each student is responsible for reading this handbook and complying with the school’s rules and regulations. Failure to know the rules and regulations is not a defense. The school’s interest in the conduct of students away from campus is the same as it is in their conduct on campus. 皇冠足彩 may hold students accountable for their off-campus and online conduct in appropriate ways.

Frequently Referenced 皇冠足彩 Policies, Rules, and Procedures

Notice of Non-Discrimination

皇冠足彩 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, or disability in its programs and activities.

• Gregory Hamlin
• Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action Officer
• Cell: 1 (607) 301-3922
• Email: titleix@esk1.net

For further information on notice of non-discrimination you may contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Web: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html; Phone: 1-800-368-1019; Email: OCRMail@hhs.gov; TDD: 1-800-537-7697

Gifts

Employees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics may not accept monetary gifts (including cash, checks, debit cards, gift cards, gift certificates, or any negotiable instrument) from parents/guardians, board members, students, suppliers, vendors, etc., in any amount whatsoever. In the event that a monetary gift is offered, the employee should refer the donor to the Director of the 皇冠足彩 Foundation, Inc. Official entities organized to support the School (Board of Trustees, Parents’ Association, 皇冠足彩 Foundation, etc.) may, in their official capacity, provide monetary gifts of nominal value (<$25) to employees. Employees may accept non-cash gifts of nominal value (<$25).

It is against 皇冠足彩 policy for an employee to accept gifts from any person or business that conducts business, or expects to conduct business, with 皇冠足彩. Further, it is unlawful for persons or businesses to give gifts to School staff and for School staff to accept gifts that are intended to improperly influence the School staff in the exercise of their duties.

For the purpose of administrative guidance, gifts do not include advertising items of nominal value such as calendars, pens, or pencils. However, goods and services which involve a pecuniary benefit should be considered to be gifts.

Drugs and Alcohol Policy

皇冠足彩 supports a safe and healthy learning environment for students that are free of the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol.

Maine State Law and the Maine School of Science and Mathematics prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances, such as drugs and alcohol on school grounds. Any person possessing, using, distributing or aiding in the distribution of illegal drugs, alcohol or drug paraphernalia shall be subject to disciplinary action as defined under the Disciplinary Procedures and Guidelines section of this handbook.

If a student is suspected of purchasing, possessing, using, distributing, or aiding in the distribution or use of alcohol, drug paraphernalia, illegal drugs, or in the misuse of legal prescription or nonprescription drugs, parents/legal guardians will immediately be contacted. Depending on the circumstances, the administration may notify the appropriate law enforcement officials and take disciplinary action as defined in the Disciplinary Procedures and Guidelines section of the Community Handbook.

Possession is defined as having in one's room, vehicle, on one's person, or cached on or off the premises.

Use is defined as the consumption of drugs or alcohol as determined by direct observations, the emission of the odor of drugs/alcohol, or the positive reading produced via drug/alcohol tests. In addition, other corroborating signs of using include slurred speech, uncoordinated bodily movements, disorientation, and/or incoherence. Students believed to have consumed drugs/alcohol who deny it may be asked to take an alcohol breath test/drug urine test administered in private by an 皇冠足彩 staff member or a law enforcement official. Refusal to take the test may result in the student being charged with the violation.

Distribution is defined as buying, giving, or aiding in the purchase or distribution of alcohol, drug paraphernalia or drugs to anyone, regardless of whether they attend 皇冠足彩.

Tobacco Policy

In order to promote the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, and visitors and to promote the cleanliness of 皇冠足彩 facilities, the Board of Trustees, and Maine law prohibits smoking and all other use of tobacco products in school buildings and other School facilities, on School buses, and on school grounds at all times by all persons.In addition, students are further prohibited from possessing, selling, distributing or dispensing tobacco products in school buildings, facilities, on school grounds, and buses during school-sponsored events and at all other times.Employees and all other persons are also strictly prohibited, under law and Board of Trustees policy, from selling, distributing or in any way dispensing tobacco products to students.

Harassment Policy

It is the policy of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics that all employees and students are able to enjoy a work, educational, and living environment free from all forms of distraction, including discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sect, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or other protected status. Offensive or harassing behavior is not tolerated against any student or employee.

Harassment is illegal under state and federal laws. This policy covers vendors, visitors, and others who enter our facilities, as well as all students and employees. Administrative personnel are responsible for taking proper action to end such behavior. In an effort to prevent harassment from occurring, this policy against harassment will be communicated to each student and employee. No student or employee of 皇冠足彩 is exempt from this policy. Offensive conduct or harassment is strictly prohibited. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Offensive physical actions, written or spoken, and graphic communication (i.e., obscene hand gestures or sexually explicit drawings)
• Any type of physical contact when the action is unwelcomed by the recipient; i.e., brushing up against someone in an offensive manner
• Expectations, requests, demands, or pressure for sexual favors
• Slurs, jokes, posters, cartoons, and gestures that are offensive
• Inappropriate or offensive email

All such offensive conduct is considered a form of harassment when any of the following is true:

• There is a promise or implied promise of preferential treatment or negative consequence regarding employment, educational decisions, or status
• Such conduct has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or living environment; or unreasonably interferes with a person's work performance
• A third party is offended by the sexual conduct or communications of others

Harassment is a form of misconduct. Disciplinary action, including termination of employment or expulsion from 皇冠足彩, may be taken against any employee or student engaging in this type of behavior. Any employee who has knowledge of such behavior and does not report it to an 皇冠足彩 official is also subject to disciplinary action.

Anyone who believes he/she is being discriminated against as a result of harassing behavior based on any protected status is encouraged to report it. Complaints should be made to a school official. Once notified, an immediate investigation of the allegations will be conducted and necessary corrective action will be taken. All complaints will remain as confidential as possible.

Hazing Policy

Maine statute defines injurious hazing as "any action or situation, including harassing behavior, that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any School personnel or a student enrolled in a public School."

Injurious hazing activities of any type, either on or off School property, by any student, staff member, group or organization affiliated with this School, are inconsistent with the educational process and shall be prohibited at all times.

"Harassing behavior" includes acts of intimidation and any other conduct that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of a student or staff member.

"Acts of intimidation" include extortion, menacing, direct or indirect threats of violence, incidents of violence, bullying, statements or taunting of a malicious and/or derogatory nature that recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental or physical health of another person, and property damage or theft.

No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate injurious hazing activities. No student, including leaders of students' organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in injurious hazing activities.

Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate measures. Administrators, professional staff, and all other employees who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

In the case of an organization affiliated with this school that authorizes hazing, penalties may include rescission of permission for that organization to operate on school property or to receive any other benefit of affiliation with the school. Persons not associated with this school who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to ejection from school property and/or other measures as may be available under the law. These penalties shall be in addition to any civil or criminal penalties to which the violator or organization may be subject.

The Executive Director/designee shall be responsible for administering this policy. In the event that an individual or organization disagrees with an action—or lack of action—on the part of the Executive Director/designee as he/she carries out the provisions of this policy, that individual or organization may appeal to the Board of Trustees. The ruling of the Board of Trustees with respect to the provisions of this policy shall be final.

Practical Jokes or Pranks

Students participating in practical jokes or pranks are often bordering on the line of hazing or harassment. To protect the community and individuals, this type of behavior is not permitted and may result in disciplinary actions or dismissal from school.

Student Educational Records

皇冠足彩 is in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations regarding student information, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Two of 皇冠足彩's policies that parents/legal guardians and students should be familiar with are Student Educational Records (Policy Code JRA) and Notification of Rights Under FERPA (Policy Code JRA-E). They can be found on the 皇冠足彩 website under the Board of Trustees webpage.

Integrated Pest Management Notification

Pest Control

Because pesticides pose risks, the school uses an alternative approach to merely applying pesticides. Control of insects, rodents, and weeds at our school focuses on making the school buildings and grounds an unfavorable place for pests to live and breed. Through maintenance and cleaning, we will reduce or eliminate available food and water sources and hiding places for the pests. We will also routinely monitor the school area to detect pest problems and prevent the pests from becoming established. Some techniques we will use include pest monitoring, sanitation, pest exclusion, proper food storage, pest removal, good turf and plant care, and--as a last resort--pesticides. This holistic approach is often called Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Pesticide Use

Sometimes pesticide use may be necessary to control a pest problem. When that happens, the school will use the lowest risk approach available. If higher risk pesticides must be used, notices will be posted at application sites and advance notice will be sent home with students.

Your Right to Know

Parents/legal guardians, and school staff will be notified about certain pesticide applications made at the school. Notification will be given at least five days before planned pesticide applications during the regular school year. In addition, for pesticides applied anytime during the year, notices will also be posted in the school and on school grounds two working days before until 48 hours after the application. Notification need not be given for pesticide applications recognized by law to pose little or no risk of exposure to children or staff.

The school also keeps records of pest monitoring, pesticide applications and information about the pesticides used. You may review these records, a copy of the School's Integrated Pest Management Policy and the Pesticides in Schools regulation (CMR 01-026 Chapter 27) by contacting the School at 207-325-3600 and leaving a message for the IPM Coordinator.

If you have any questions, please contact the Maine School of Science and Mathematics' Maintenance Director at 207-325-3794. For further information about pests, pesticides and your right to know, you may call the Board of Pesticides Control at the Maine Department of Agriculture at 207-287-2731 or visit the Maine School IPM web site at www.thinkfirstspraylast.org/schoolipm.

If information in this handbook is contrary to 皇冠足彩 policy, the policy supersedes this handbook.