ITEMS NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL

Electronic devices

FCHS is not responsible for items lost or stolen.  Never leave your items unattended.

Music playing devices must be used with headphones/ earbuds.  They may only be used before school, during class changes, during lunch, and after school.  These items are not permitted to be used on the school bus or during class time.

Cell phones may be used during limited times during the school day. Possessing a cell phone at school is a privilege, not a right. Cell phones must be registered through the main office; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. The school system retains the authority to ensure the proper use of the phones. Students are responsible for the care, security, and the use of their cellular device during school activities and events.

The following rules pertain to cell phones on the school premises and failure to follow these rules may result in disciplinary action: 1) Cellular devices may not be used during class time.  Cellular devices must be off during class and not on vibrate. Cellular devices should be in a pocket, purse, back pack or in a belt holster during class - not being held in the hand or placed on a desk. No headphones or wireless earpieces may be attached to the device. 2) During class changes, students will be permitted to use cellular devices to place calls as they wish as long as no classes are in session anywhere in the building. When the warning bell sounds, phones should be powered down and put away. No calls may be placed during the lunch block as most students are in class at that time, only before first lunch and after the last lunch. 3) During Fluco Time, students may text only and this is at the discretion of the teacher.  The cellular device must be on vibrate or silent and not make alert noises when a text is sent or received. They may not place regular voice phone calls during this time.  Cellular devices cannot be used when a guest speaker is present. 4) Students are not permitted to possess a cellular device during SOL testing.

A pay phone near the cafeteria is available between class changes and during lunch.  Students are not permitted to use the telephone during class time.  Telephones in the office are limited to emergencies ONLY.  All students must secure administrative approval to use office telephones for emergency reasons.    If a parent calls for a student, a message will be delivered to the student at the end of the day. 

Other devices
The items listed below are inappropriate at school and are not to be brought into any building or be on school grounds. The school is NOT held responsible for any items that are confiscated from a student, or for any items lost or stolen at school. These items will be confiscated every time and a parent or guardian must come to school and meet with the administrator before the item will be returned. Further offenses will result in After-school Detention and possible suspension.

Obscene and/or pornographic materials of any kind - These items will be confiscated, destroyed, and OSS will be given.

Tobacco products
For the first offense, possession or use will result in out-of-school suspension, referral to the tobacco prevention program, and a referral to the court service unit, with increasing consequences for further offenses.

Explosives, including fireworks
Possession of these will result in 10 days OSS and a referral to the Superintendent of Schools.

Arson is a felony offense under the law. Students will be immediately suspended. Students will be immediately referred to legal agencies for prosecution. Activating a fire alarm pull station is a serious offense and will be punishable by suspension. This also applies to tampering with fire suppression equipment.

WEAPONS

Any type of pistol, airgun, shotgun, rifle, bow/arrow, laser pointer, chemical sprays, plastic or toy guns, knives of any kind, slingshots, brass knuckles, blackjacks, spikes and any look alike of these items. Possession of these will result in confiscation, OSS, a referral to the Superintendent of Schools and the student may be referred to the Sheriff's office.

DRUGS

State law prohibits alcohol or illegal drugs on school property. Students found to possess alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia or look-alike substances on their person, in their locker, in their cars, or anywhere on school property will be reported to law enforcement for legal action. Students attempting to distribute alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, or look-alike substances will be dealt with in a similar manner. Further, school board policy requires suspension from school and possible expulsion. Possession of these will result in confiscation, 10 days OSS, a referral to the Superintendent of Schools and to the Sheriff's office. The same punishment applies for possession of alcohol or illegal drugs at school events and on school trips.

FCHS grounds are contained within a drug free school zone according to Sec. 18.2-255.2 of the Code of Virginia.

 

To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the health, safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may search a student, student lockers, or student automobiles as outlined in school board policy and may seize any contraband materials discovered in the search. Refusal to comply with the search may result in suspension.