Students are expected to be on time to school and class. Students have 5 minutes transition time between classes and 5 minutes during lunch. Failure to make it to class will result in teachers recording tardies in Skyward.  Consequences issued will be consistent with the campus discipline plan. All tardies are considered unexcused unless the student has a pass from the office or clinic. Any student that has excessive tardies may have their car sticker revoked.

When a student is absent for a class or for a day, one of the following is required: A note written and signed by the parents, verification provided by the doctor/dentist office, and/or a note from the agency visited or from the organization represented (court, religious holidays, university, etc.) Notes must be received by the Attendance Office within 3 days of the student returning to school. If it is not received within three days, the absence becomes an unexcused absence.

FINAL DISCRETION ON EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES LIES WITH THE ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR PRINCIPAL. ALL OTHER ABSENCES ARE UNEXCUSED. 

Because of unexcused absences, students may be placed on the Loss of Credit and/or Loss of Privilege list.

The Loss of Credit (LOC) list shows any student who has accumulated 4 or more absences in a course and have fallen below the 90% compulsory attendance law. Loss of credit means a student will not receive the ½ credit for the course due to too many absences. This could require the student to take the course again, even if they have a passing grade. Unfortunately, all absences (Excused, Unexcused) count toward loss of credit so, yes, 4 excused absences will cause a student to lose credit in a class.

Students are responsible for obtaining and completing any assignments missed. Assignments may be requested by the parent upon the third consecutive day of absence and picked up in the kiosk on the following school day depending on the time of the request or you may contact teachers through the NFHS Staff page.

 If it has been determined that the student had an unexcused absence from that single period, the teacher will document the absence as “skipping” in an office referral.

Naaman Forest High School is a closed campus.  Students may only leave campus with an appropriate office pass. Teacher passes are not acceptable. Students found returning to campus after leaving without permission are subject to disciplinary consequences, including loss of parking permit, personal search, and vehicle search by a principal and SRO.

If students become ill at school, notification of parents and release from school must come from the clinic for the absence to be excused. If a student must leave school during the school day, other than through the clinic, they must sign out at the Front Kiosk. The only excused reasons will be for court, doctor or dentist appointments. Proper documentation must follow.

Students should be dropped off in the front of the school. Students are expected to enter the building as soon as they arrive on campus. Students who plan to purchase breakfast should report to the cafeteria. All other students should report to the auditorium. Students must remain in these designated locations until the bell rings. Students must clear the cafeteria by 7:24 AM.

Students will not be allowed in hallways or classrooms before 7:24 AM without a note from a parent or teacher. Students may not loiter on the front patio, around the portables, in the parking lot, or near the tennis courts before or after school. Students found in undesignated places may receive a disciplinary consequence. Students with parking passes are responsible for actions and activities near your vehicle. Consequences for inappropriate behavior could include removal of parking space.

All students must exit the building after school by 3:00 unless supervised by a faculty member in a tutoring session, practice, meeting, detention, etc. Students found in the building unsupervised after 3:00 will receive consequences. Students must be picked up by 3:20 p.m. each day.

Students are to remain in the building during passing periods to travel from one class to another. Students may exit the building if they are scheduled in a portable classroom, or leaving campus due to work or an appointment. Teacher presence is required in the hallways during passing periods to assist students. There should not be any loitering in the cafeteria, stairwells, hallways, etc…

Students must wear an ID and may only use their own account. Students are to remain seated, as well as, remain in the cafeteria during their designated lunch period. Students must remain on campus per district policy, NFHS is a closed campus. Lunch may not be delivered to students without prior administrator approval. Non-students are not allowed on campus without prior approval. No food deliveries.

Students who are ill, and need to go home, must follow school procedures for the absence to be considered excused. They must be sent to the clinic and sent home through the clinic. 

 Periodically, administration will conduct “sweeps” to ensure compliance with tardy policies. Students out of compliance will receive consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct. Excessive violations will be considered insubordination and result in an immediate ISS placement.

Students will be placed on the LOP list for unpaid fines and exclusionary offenses for the duration of the grading cycle. Students on the LOP list will not be permitted to participate in a variety of campus and off-campus activities.

Before you purchase a parking permit, know these expectations. Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right, and may be denied at the discretion of the Administration. By purchasing a parking permit, you are stating your intention to attend school over 90% of the days, be on time on the days you attend school, to drive the vehicle you registered, and to follow the rules below. If your parking privileges are removed, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN! Stickers are $20.

Parking lot violations

Violations may lead to loss of parking privileges/other disciplinary action:

1. Reckless driving. (Cutting across the lanes, excessive speed, cutting across the grass, riders on outside of the vehicle).
2. Leaving campus, or attempting to leave campus, without permission from the office (vehicle will be searched).
3. Going to your car in the parking lot during the day without permission from the AP office (vehicle will be searched).
4. Parking in faculty parking or in the wrong space (see below).
5. Possession of tobacco/e-cig in the parking lot (even if 18 yrs old), or transporting someone in possession of tobacco/e-cig.
6. Fighting or encouraging others to fight in the parking lot, or loitering (not leaving in a reasonable time after school).
7. Disrespectful behavior toward the parking attendant or other school employees.
8. Failure to follow procedures when you drive a different car (see below).
9. Failure to have a parking permit permanently mounted on the window (inside the front windshield, the bottom of the passenger side).
10. Allowing others to use your space- - your privilege to park is non-transferable, not even to your siblings.
11. Failure to move your vehicle by 3:00 p.m., if your space is located on the marching band practice area.
12. Parking privileges may also be removed at the discretion of the principals, based on misconduct at school.
13. If you have an accident in the parking lot and don't have current insurance, your parking privilege will be withdrawn.
14. If you are an early graduate you must return your parking pass to the assistant principal’s office on your last day of class.

Two parking lot violations could result in loss of parking privileges in accordance with the student handbook.

Canine searches

Random searches will be conducted by the canine unit. If a canine alerts on your vehicle, you will be called to the AP office and escorted to the parking lot. A trained canine officer will search your car for any prohibited substance. You will be held responsible for the contents of your vehicle!

What if I have to drive a different car from the one with the permit? (Rule #8)

If only temporarily, go to the AP office and fill out the “Temporary Parking” log sheet. You will print your name, ID number, and Parking Permit/Parking Space number on a list. This notifies them that the car in your space that day does belong there. If you have permanently changed cars, and need a new sticker, come to the Assistant Principal’s Office. You will need to bring the old sticker, or what you can of the old one, to get a replacement. If you are unable to bring in the old sticker you will need to purchase a new sticker. The charge is three dollars ($10.00).

If someone has parked in your space

Do not simply take someone else’s space. Park in Row “N” (back row of Stadium Lot) and come immediately to the AP office. You will fill out the “Temporary Parking” log sheet and indicate that you are on row “N”. Parking Violators may have their vehicles towed or “booted.” The cost to have a “boot” removed is $20.00, and it is even more expensive to recover a vehicle that has been towed. The parking attendant will check a different section of the parking lot every day, to verify that each car has a permit and that the permit is on the correct, registered car.

Attendance expectations / fines and parking

Parking privileges will be reviewed every nine weeks to make sure that those with parking privileges are attending school regularly and have no fines. Loss of Credit (LOC); The following policy will be in effect regarding Attendance and/or Loss of Credit (LOC). 1. If your name appears on the Loss of Credit (LOC) list at the end of a 9-week cycle and you do not show sufficient documentation of tutorial attendance on a “Principal’s Plan Tutorial Form” before the end of the first week of the following cycle, you will lose your parking privilege until such documentation is submitted to the Assistant Principal’s office.

Loss of credit (LOC) 

The following policy will be in effect regarding Attendance and/or Loss of Credit (LOC).

1. If your name appears on the Loss of Credit (LOC) list at the end of a 9-week cycle and you do not show sufficient documentation of tutorial attendance on a “Principal’s Plan Tutorial Form” before the end of the first week of the following cycle, you will lose your parking privilege until such documentation is submitted to the Assistant Principal’s office.

Loss of privilege (LOP); Fines list 

The following policy will be in effect regarding Loss of Privilege (LOP) and/or Fines lists.

1. If your name appears on the LOP or Fines list at the end of a 9-week cycle and you do not clear this before the end of the first week of the following cycle, you will lose your parking privilege until your name has been cleared from the list.

Tardies

The following policy will be in effect regarding tardies:

1. Three (3) A1/B5 (add both days together) tardies in a cycle will result in loss of parking privileges for the remainder of that cycle.
2. Five (5) A1/B5 tardies during a semester will result in loss of parking privileges for the remainder of that semester.
3. Seven (7) A1/B5 tardies during the school year will result in loss of parking privileges for the remainder of the school year.
4. Ten (10) A1/B5 tardies for the year will make you ineligible for parking privileges the following school year.
5. Any student who accumulates 10 or more total tardies, regardless of the class period(s), will lose parking privileges for the remainder of the school year. You MUST get to school/class on time to remain eligible to park on our campus!

Waiting list 

You may only get your name on a waiting list if your attendance is in good standing. Students will be removed from the waiting list if they appear on the Loss of Credit or Fines List. Seniors on the waiting list will be given first priority. If you have been denied parking privileges, or lose them, you may only get your name on the waiting list if, at the end of a nine-week grading period, your name does not show up on a Loss of Credit or Fines List. Sign up in the Assistant Principals’ Office and this will be verified for you.

Students are welcome to use individual cell phones in class per the discretion of the teacher and in compliance with GISD electronic policy.  

Students are responsible for their own cell phones and electronic devices. The school is not responsible for investigating stolen or misplaced items. Teachers will establish classroom cell phone policies, report infractions in Review 360, and consequences will be assigned when necessary.

Confiscated devices will be stored in the main office and parents must pick up the item(s).

Students are welcome to use the phone in the office when they have a need. This should not be during class time. If a student feels they need to make an important phone call from their cell phone, they may do so in the office, after receiving permission from one of the office staff.

Students are responsible for school-issued Chromebook, including charging block, and cord. Students must follow all acceptable use policies. Students are responsible for any fees associated with the Chromebook. Technology devices are like any other school supply, being prepared for class means bringing the Chromebook to school each day and fully charged.

Schedule changes are made only after students have received permission from parents and the principal. Moves from “AP/Pre-AP” classes to Regular classes will not be made. This policy was communicated early on as students and parents made ‘next year’ subject choices. Exceptions will only be made with Principal approval. Schedule changes will NOT be made the first two weeks of school, unless a student is missing a credit for graduation.

Students may request to meet with their counselor during lunch and passing periods. Counselors will request students when available. Students must have ID to check in to the counselor office.

To enroll your child, request a transfer, withdraw or request a transcript, visit the Online Student Services page to get started. 

If you have additional questions, please contact the Naaman Forest data clerk, by email or by phone at 972-675-3091.

For records/graduate verification the fax number for the data clerk and registrar is 972-675-4828.

1. Tops must be at least below the belt loops and no visible torso/midriff.
2. Low cut tops; no cleavage displayed.
3. Off the shoulder tops are NOT allowed.
4. Spaghetti straps, halter tops or racer-back shirts.
5. Tank tops must have a 2-inch-wide strap.
6. See-through tops are NOT allowed.

1. All bottoms MUST be no more than 4 inches above the knee all the way around.
2. No rips or tears above the knee.
3. Under garments should NOT be visible.
4. See-through pants including but not limited to mesh/sheer/lace above the knee.

Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn in the building.

1. Nighttime/bedtime attire or items, such as pajama tops or bottoms, robes, pillows, blankets, and no house shoes.
2. Apparel that advertises or depicts alcohol, drugs, nudity, tobacco products, any other substance prohibited under FNCF (Legal), violent or criminal themes, gang membership, obscene language and/or graphics (ie. Playboy symbol) will not be permitted. Any distraction or disruptive mode of clothing or appearance that adversely impacts the educational process is not acceptable.
3. Large objects worn as jewelry, including ropes, cords, spiked bracelets, chains or any accessories that could be used as weapons are NOT allowed.
    

• Step 1: Verbal Warning, review and reinforce classroom procedures, expectations, and/or code of conduct.
• Step 2: Conference with Student. 
• Step 3: Document behavior of concern as Classroom Incident in Review 360. Steps 1 & 2 must have been completed. Parent Contact.
• Step 4: Teacher assigns 20-minute detention. Detention is to be documented as Classroom Incident in Review 360, in addition to, making parental contact. Students have one opportunity to reschedule detention. If a student does not attend, proceed to Step 5.
  • Detention: Reteaching/Assisting in class related assignments
• Step 5: Teacher refers the student to a behavioral intervention specialist if it’s a behavior that needs to be corrected.
  Step 6:  Teacher writes an office referral in Review 360

If a student receives an out of school suspension, then the student and their guardian will be required to attend an intake meeting with a behavioral specialist upon their return to school.  Parents can choose to meet on the last day of their suspension from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. OR the following morning from 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Students may not leave class or be in the halls during the first 20 or last 20 minutes of class.

To provide the best excellent customer service experience, an appointment is required to meet with staff members.  Please provide a 24 hour notice to set an appointment.  Walk-in customers will be greeted outside of the main entry door for assistance.

Pep rallies are “school-spirit” days. Students are encouraged to wear an NFHS spirit shirt or a solid/nearly solid green shirt. Students must wear their current school ID. Seniors may wear the senior shirt. Students will be unable to attend if the student is currently on the Loss of Credit (LOC)/Loss of Privileges (LOP) list.

Doors must NOT be propped open at any time. Students must NOT open the door to allow visitors into the building.

Persons interested in the opportunity to chaperone a field trip or school event, must complete a criminal background check per district policy. This must be completed and checked before parents can chaperone and file in the office by the deadline set by the district. ALL visitors must enter through the front of the building and receive a visitor badge.
 

Flowers, balloons, and/or food deliveries for students will NOT be accepted on campus.

• Parents can drop off food for their children.
• No third party deliveries. (Ex:  Uber Eats)
• Students shouldn’t leave campus to purchase meals - We are still a closed campus.

Smoking, electronic cigarettes and/or possession of tobacco products or illegal substances are prohibited on campus at any time, including during extra-curricular activities. It is a felony to be in possession of a THC vape pen. Prohibited tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chewing tobacco including matches and/or lighters. It is against the law for minors to be in possession of tobacco products or smoking in a public place. Students in violation will have school disciplinary consequences.

Random searches will be conducted periodically. The drug dog visits our campus randomly at least once a week. GISD and NFHS officials will conduct random screenings, including using our portable metal detector. Lockers, backpacks, and cars parked within 300 feet of the campus are subject to search.  Students are responsible for any item found in the vehicle driven to school and will receive consequences regardless of whether the vehicle belongs to him/her.

All high school students must have their student ID visible at all times. Students will be issued two free ID’s for the 2023-24 school year.  If a student needs an additional ID, they will be assessed a charge of $5 to their skyward account.