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10. A student must have graduated before he or she will be eligible to go on the
senior trip.
11. Students are required to abide by the same rules as while at school.
12. Students moving into the district at the start of the senior year will be allowed
to attend the senior trip by paying a prorated share of all funds and by
performing all other financial requirements relating to the senior trip.
HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS
Physical Activity for Students in Elementary Grades
The district will make available for public inspection a statement of the policy adopted to
ensure that students in elementary grades engage in at least 30 minutes of physical
activity per day or 135 minutes per week.
School Health Advisory Council
Information regarding vending machines in district facilities and student access to the
machines is available from the principal.
Other Health Related Matters
Tobacco Prohibited
The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products
by students and others on school property or at school-related activities.
Asbestos Management Plan
The district’s Asbestos Management Plan, designed to be in compliance with state and
federal regulations, is available in the superintendent’s office.
Pest Management Plan
The district applies only pest control products that comply with state and federal
guidelines. Except in an emergency, signs will be posted 48 hours before application.
Parents who want to be notified prior to pesticide application inside their child(ren)’s
school assignment area may contact the superintendent.
HOMELESS STUDENTS
For more information on services for homeless students, contact the district’s Liaison for
Homeless Children and Youth:
Bart McMeans, Principal, Borden County School, P.O. Box 95, Gail, TX 79738,
(806) 756-4313
HOMEWORK
Homework will be expected of students throughout the school year. Teachers will use
discretion on the amount of homework assigned in relation to grade level and topics each
day. Parents can help by doing the following:
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Setting up a study area in the home.
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