Student Life

All students are expected to us the new Yondr Pouch to store their phone during the school day. Students who choose not to bring their phone to school must have an Attestation Form signed by both parent and student and submit to their Advisor. Please remind students that if they have submitted an attestation form, their phones should be left at home or in their car.

During morning attendance, advisors check that student have stored their phone in the pouch, and locked for the day. Students who are not following the policy as passed by the School Committee will meet with administration. Students who continue not to use the Yondr pouch will be meet with administration and parents will be contacted.

Website for more information: YONDR

Starting October 2, 2025, all e-bikes must be parked permanently by the basketball courts on First Way. To keep students safe, please review these key rules for bicycles and e-bikes:

Helmets: Required for all riders at all times.

Parking:

• Bicycles: use campus racks
• E-bikes: basketball courts on First Way

On Campus: Walk bikes, e-bikes, and scooters; motorized or pedal-less e-bikes are not allowed on fields, playgrounds, or sidewalks.

Battery Charging: Only off campus.

Registration & Safety Class: Required for all e-bikes and motorized bikes.

Noncompliance: May result in loss of parking privileges or other disciplinary actions.

Please review these rules with your student and register any e-bike in the main office. If you have any questions, please reach out to your building administrator.

Only students with a school issued parking permit are allowed to park on-campus during the school day.

Students with permits have signed and agreed to the the NHS Parking Agreement through the NHS Office.

I understand that student parking is a privilege. Only students in good standing will be permitted to park on school property during the school day. Students may lose their parking privilege due to poor attendance, excessive tardiness, behavioral issues, multiple course failures or parking/driving violations on school property. I understand the school’s expectations and agree to return the permit issued to me if I violate these expectations or at the end of the school year.

Please be respectful of assigned staff, visitor, pool patron, and handicap parking. Students parking in these areas will be subject to consequences.

Taken from page 28 of the NHS Handbook.

Preamble

We take pride in the appearance of our students. The dress of our students in many ways reflects the sense of purpose and quality of our school. Students are to dress neatly, cleanly, and appropriately while in attendance. Expressive clothing that causes disruption or disorder is
not allowed on school grounds. Per order of the board of health, footwear must be worn in the school building at all times. Clothing promoting alcohol, tobacco products or drugs, guns, weapons or violence are not permitted. Students are expected to comply with any reasonable request  from a faculty/staff member regarding dress code. Students who do not follow the dress code will be asked to call home and remain in the office until appropriate clothes are brought to school. Questions or concerns about dress code should be directed to the Assistant Principal and/or Principal. (Adapted from: Littleton High School Handbook)

Dress Code Specifics

Dress is a form of personal expression that may affect a student’s behavior and self-image. A dress code policy is necessary in order to protect the health and safety of the school environment and to foster students’ success in a positive manner.

• Students are encouraged to wear clean, neat clothing that is in good repair and to be groomed appropriately for the school environment.
• The district prohibits any attire that is disruptive to the educational process.
• The district prohibits clothing that shows or conveys messages of a sexual tone, including but not limited to obscene symbols, signs or slogans. Students are encouraged to dress in a safe manner.
• The district prohibits clothing, which is unsafe, dangerous or hazardous to health. This can include accessories that contain weapons, alcohol, tobacco, and any slogan that conveys glorification thereof.
• Students are encouraged to be tolerant of others. Clothing or accessories which carry a message of intolerance or is demeaning to other students is disruptive to the school environment are not allowed.

Hats and Hoods

Headwear such as hats, visors, and hoods may be worn within the school buildings unless directed by a staff member to be removed during a class session, meeting or conversation.

Shirts

Crude or vulgar language on any shirt or tee shirt is not permitted. In addition, inappropriate drawing and references to alcohol, violence, sex, drugs, tobacco is not allowed. Slogans and/or words degrading any gender, culture, ethnic, or religious sect are also not permitted. Shirts must not show more than one inch of midriff.

Pants/Shorts

Dangerously long pants or exaggerated loose fitting clothes will not be permitted. Pants that are excessively large at the waist or hang down far enough to expose undergarments or skin are not permitted. Short shorts, and short skirts are inappropriate and not permitted. Shorts and skirts must have a minimum of a 5 inch inseam.

Accessories

Chains and any items of jewelry that include metal studs and/or metal spikes are not permitted. Spiked or potentially dangerous jewelry or accessories depicting weaponry, i.e., belts, large rings, studded leather wristbands, etc.

Dress Code Violation Consequences

1st Violation

• Warning and,
• Change of clothes and/or
• Hold in Office/Parent Contact for change of clothes

2nd Violation

• Change of Clothes
• Hold in Office/Parent Contact for change of clothes and/or
• Office Detention

3rd (and repeated) Violations

• In-School Suspension

Please talk to your students regarding their attendance. It is important that students are in school and on time to school and class. The Advisory block is important and students should be in school by 7:45 to allow time to be in their Advisory class by 7:50.

Attendance is defined as follows: Students must be present and in attendance in all classes for the entire day. Massachusetts defines Chronically Absent as missing at least 10% of days enrolled (e.g., 18 days absent if enrolled for 180) regardless of whether the absences are considered excused, unexcused and/or for disciplinary reasons. Under these accountability measures, our school is responsible for reducing the number of students who are chronically absent – those who miss eighteen (18) or more days in a year for any reason. A limited number of absences due to illness, injury, legal or medical situation, or urgent family matter is natural in any school year., Absences for family vacations, missing the school bus, or other non-urgent reasons are not appropriate.

If your student needs to be absent from school, please call the front office at 508-228-7280 ext. 1203.