High School Handbook

THE MISSION OF LETCHWORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE EACH STUDENT FOR THE CHALLENGES OF HIS OR HER OWN DISTINCT FUTURE IN A DEMOCRATIC, PLURALISTIC SOCIETY.  EACH PUPIL WILL ACQUIRE THE LIFE SKILLS, MORAL VALUES AND INFORMATION PROCESSING CAPABILITIES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, FULFILLED ADULTS.  THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY WILL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HIGH STAFF AND STUDENT MORALE AND ENCOURAGE THE LOVE FOR LEARNING AS A LIFELONG PROCESS.  THIS IS BEST ACHIEVED BY BRINGING THE WORLD TO OUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE COOPERATIVE EFFORT AND COMMON GOALS OF STAFF, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.

IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, A FAIR AND CONSISTENT DISCIPLINE CODE IS A NECESSITY.  WE MUST PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL OUR CHILDREN TO OBTAIN A QUALITY EDUCATION.  NO CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO JEOPARDIZE OR INTERRUPT THE LEARNING PROCESS OF ANOTHER STUDENT.

August 2024

Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome! Once again the excitement of beginning a new school year is upon us. Isn’t it
great how all the possibilities that lie before us inspire us? Our staff looks forward to
working with you as we endeavor to make the 2024-2025 school year a successful,
rewarding one for all of our students.

We especially want you, our students, to know that we fully expect that you will continue
to grow in learning, in your ability and willingness to assume responsibility, in becoming
true friends with your classmates. Your teachers, staff and administrators are here to help
you. Obviously, we look to your parents/guardians for their support in our efforts.
Together we can achieve our goals!

Please take a moment to read through this handbook to become familiar with school
procedures and other pertinent information. Also, please note that this handbook is
available on our school website for your reference.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with
all of you!

Sincerely,

Paul Rogers
High School Principal

BOCES

Each year, the Letchworth Central School District offers career and technical education programs at the Letchworth Senior High School.  These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and training services and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers, counselors, and training services and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers, counselors, and cooperative education coordinators.  The following is a list of programs being offered this year:

BOCES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Vocational Programs
  • Requirement for attending BOCES at Mount Morris:
    • Classified as a junior (9 units)
    • Successful completion of 9th and 10th grade English, Social Studies, and 2 units of Science
    • Satisfactory attendance record.
    • Under special conditions school officials may authorize attendance at the vocational school without compliance to all of the above requirements.
    • Students are expected to wear appropriate attire to the Vocational School

• Academy Programs
  • Students must have a minimum 85 overall average for their high school career at the time of application.
  • Students have passed all Regents exams attempted with a minimum score of 75.  
  • Students must display excellent school attendance (i.e. 90% minimum attendance rate).
  • For all prerequisite courses (i.e. chemistry - Health Careers Academy) all participants must earn an 85 average.

BOCES STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY

Letchworth Central School believes that excellent attendance in school correlates to high academic achievement.  Therefore, vocational education students are expected to attend classes on a regular basis as follows:

• Students are expected to maintain a minimum of 87% attendance.
• Attendance will be reviewed at the conclusion of each month.
• Students falling below the 87% attendance requirement, the following will be in order:

A. The high school counselor will meet with the student to review our attendance expectations. Parents will be called by the counselor. A written notice of the meeting will be kept on file and mailed to the parents.

B. On the second notice of attendance concern the principal will meet with the student to review our attendance expectations. Parents will be called by the counselor. A written notice of the meeting will be kept on file and mailed to parents.

C. On the third notice of attendance concerns, the student will be dropped from the vocational program and re-enrolled in the regular education program at Letchworth Central School.

D. In the event of a pattern of student absence at anytime from BOCES, the principal may waive the second and third notice, which may result in the student being immediately dropped from the BOCES program.

E. In the event Letchworth School is closed (such as conference days for teachers) and BOCES being open, BOCES students are expected to attend their vocational program.  

DRIVING TO BOCES

All students are expected to follow the general school policy pertaining to bus transportation to and from the BOCES center. However, students wishing to drive to the BOCES Center may under the following conditions:

1. A note from a parent/guardian requesting the student drive to BOCES with reason specified.
2. Obtain and complete (with signatures) a "Driving Permit Request Form" from Genesee Valley BOCES.
3. NO other passengers should ride with the student driver.
4. Inform your bus driver.
5. Report to the BOCES Center Office with the form.
6. No student will be able to drive without completing steps #1 - 5 above.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

All career and technical education program follow the district's policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and disability in all programs, services, activities, and employment. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation. to obtain this information in another language, call (585) 493-2571.

For general information about these programs, contact:

EMERGENCY DRILLS

CARBON MONOXIDE PROCEDURE:

For the safety of students and staff, carbon monoxide detectors have been installed in areas of the school where carbon monoxide may be present. Safety is the number one priority when dealing with carbon monoxide incidents. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds in a classroom, the administration, teacher or adults in charge will lead the evacuation of the room, area or building as per the carbon monoxide rubric procedure. If an alarm sounds in any area where no adult is present (i.e. hallway) students are directed to immediately evacuate the area of the alarm and notify an adult.

FIRE ALARM:

When the fire alarm sounds, follow the directions of the teacher in charge and the directional signs placed in each room. You should take each emergency drill seriously and:

1. Walk quietly and quickly to the exit designated for your room.
2. Move at least 100 feet away from the building to the far side of the driveway.
3. Remain quiet so special announcements may be heard.
4. Return promptly to class when signaled by a school official which indicates the conclusion of the drill.
5. Remain with your teacher in order for attendance to be taken (as teachers are responsible for your whereabouts).

In case of fire:

1.  Call the office on the telephone (493-2571 or ext. 5117)
2. Set off the hall alarm box.
3. Exit the building as above.

EXTRACURRICULAR:

To practice or participate in an activity on a weekend, the student must be in attendance prior to 8:45 a.m. on Friday and remain for the entire day. Absences for part of the day for legal appointments are acceptable. Students will be required to provide a note from their physician when out of school for a medical appointment. The building principal will have the final decision relative to possible emergency situations.

Students may not participate in any extracurricular activities or practices during the term of an in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY:

Letchworth High School recognizes the importance of extracurricular activities in developing a well-rounded student.  However, at Letchworth Central School, academic success is our first priority. Therefore, the following procedures will be in effect for all 9-12 students:

1. Extracurricular activities include (but are not limited to) interscholastic athletics*, school clubs and organizations, school social events such as dances, proms, senior trips and concerts.
2. The performance of all students will be monitored by the administration, guidance counselors, faculty, coaches, and activity/club advisors.  This group effort is to help the student having academic difficulties.
3. Faculty, coaches, and activity/club advisors will communicate with each other on a routine basis regarding student performance and academic progress.
4. Students failing or struggling in any subjects will be expected to receive academic support in the following way:
   • Receive Academic Intervention Services during the school day or before and/or after school.
5. If a faculty member, coach, or activity/club advisor believes that the student is not meeting his/her obligations or making adequate academic progress, this should be brought to the attention of the building principal for appropriate action, up to and including suspension from extracurricular activities.

ATHLETICS:

We, at Letchworth, are very proud of our athletic program.  Our program has expanded to the point that we offer forty (40) separate athletic teams for student participation. We also have facilities that are unsurpassed by most of the schools in our area. Over the years, our athletes, coaches and fans have earned the reputation of being good sports as well as good citizens. We have been commended my times by being recipients of "good sportsmanship" awards. 

Awards of such caliber come from a positive, consistent approach to behavior expectations and discipline. We would like to inform you of the "Training Regulations" which govern student behavior and outline expectations of our athletes.

We thank you for your continued support and interest in our athletic program

• Passing all but one of scheduled classes
• Or consistently meeting all work habits for classes in which they are failing.

1. Grades will be checked at each midpoint and endpoint of the marking period.
2. At each midpoint or endpoint of the marking period, students who are participating in athletics and failing more that one course will be placed into an academic intervention program. This program will require such student(s) to attend a mandatory academic support class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am to 8:30am.

• District transportation will be provided for any student requiring this academic service.
• Students who fail to attend the morning academic support class will not be able to participate in the practice or contest scheduled for that day.

• The athlete will agree to substance abuse screening and counseling (if indicated to be appropriate) by either the family physician or an alternative agency acceptable to the appropriate building principal.  Letchworth Central School will not be responsible for any fees associated with screening or counseling.
• Athletes will not be permitted to return to practice until screening is scheduled.
• Once the substance abuse screening is scheduled, the following will be imposed:
  • For sports with 10 or fewer regular season scheduled contests, the athlete will serve a 2 contest suspension.
  • For sports with 11-14 regular season scheduled contests, the athlete will serve a 3 contest suspension.
  • For sports with 15 or more regular season scheduled contests, the athlete will serve a 4 contest suspension.
    • Athletes with a first offense who not agree to screening and participation in counseling (if indicated to be appropriate) will be subject to a one calendar year suspension from the date of the offense.
    • Contest suspensions will carry over to the next sport in which the athlete participates within on calendar year.

• The athlete will agree to substance abuse screening and participation in counseling (if indicated to be appropriate) by either the family physician or an alternative agency acceptable to the appropriate building principal.  Letchworth Central School will not be responsible for any fees associated with screening or counseling.
• Athletes will not be permitted to return to practice until screening is scheduled.
• Once the substance abuse screening is scheduled, the following will be imposed:
  • For sports with 10 or fewer regular season scheduled contests, the athlete will serve a 4 contest suspension.
  • For sports with 11-14 regular season scheduled contests, the athlete will serve a 6 contest suspension.
  • For sports with 15 or more regular season scheduled contests, the athlete will serve a 8 contest suspension.
    • Athletes with a first offense who not agree to screening and participation in counseling (if indicated to be appropriate) will be subject to a one calendar year suspension from the date of the offense.
    • Contest suspensions will carry over to the next sport in which the athlete participates within on calendar year.
    • An athlete who is reinstated into the athletic program, then fails to complete counseling will be recommended to the Review Committee for Athletics for gross misconduct.

1.  Exclusion from interscholastic participation for one calendar year.
2. The athlete will agree to screening and counseling (if indicated to be appropriate) by either the family physician or an alternative agency acceptable to the appropriate building principal (before reinstatement into the extracurricular athletic program). Letchworth Central School will not be responsible for any fees associated with screening or counseling.

• The Director of Athletics and/or other appropriate extracurricular representative
• Building Principal
• Superintendent or Designee
• Board of Education Member

B. The student referred tot he Review Committee for gross misconduct may request to meet with the Review Committee with his/her parents or guardians.

C. Copies of the decision reached by the review committee will be on file with the Building Principal. A copy will also be sent to the student and his/her parents or guardian.

1. Contact the coach of the particular sport to set up a meeting.
   • Please do not attempt to confront a coach before, during, or after a contest or practice. Meetings of this nature do not generally promote a successful resolution of issues.
2. If concerns remain, contact the Athletic Director.
3. If the concern is not resolved, a conference with the coach and Athletic Director may be appropriate and can be requested by the parent. The Athletic Director has the authority and discretion to deny the request for a conference if such a conference is unnecessary.
4. If the concern still is not resolved after such conference, a conference with the coach, Athletic Director, and the Building Principal may be appropriate and can be requested by the parent. The Building Principal has the authority and discretion to deny the request for a conference if such a conference is necessary.

BMI (BODY MASS INDEX)
In 2007, the New York State Legislature amended current law requiring schools to
include an assessment of each child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) and a determination of weight
status category. This year each student’s health examination, conducted at school entry,
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and in grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, is required to include BMI
measurement and a determination of weight status. A student is weighed and his/her height is
measured. These numbers are used to figure out the student’s body mass index of ‘BMI’. The
BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a healthy range or is too high or
too low. New York State Education Law requires that BMI and weight status group be included
as part of the student’s school health examination. A sample of school districts will be selected
to take part in a survey by the New York State Department of Health information about our
students’ weight status groups. Only summary information is sent. No names and no
information about individual students are sent. However, you may choose to have your child’s
information excluded from this survey report. If you wish for your child’s weight status

information to be excluded from the district’s report, please provide written notification to the
school nurses.
If you have any questions regarding the school health program, feel free to contact the
Letchworth Central School Health Office at 493-3520.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 - 12 (2024-2025)

New York State Law Section 2164 requires certain immunizations (shots) to enter and
attend school. Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure that
your child has all the needed immunizations. They are listed below or may be viewed at
http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2370.pdf.

Required Immunizations for Students in Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12
Immunization Number of Doses
DTaP/DTP 3 doses
Tdap 1 dose
Polio 4 Doses or 3 doses if 3rd dose was received at 4 years or older
MMR 2 doses
Hepatitis B 3 doses or 2 doses of adult hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombivax) for children who received the doses at least 4 months apart between the ages of 11 through 15 years

Varicella (chickenpox) 2 doses
Meningococcal conjugate
(MenACWY)

1 Dose (Grade 9, 10, 11)
Grade 12:
2 doses or

1 dose if the dose was received at age 16 or older

If you have questions or concerns about immunizations, please contact the school health staff.

MEDICATION
All medication consumed in the school setting (including prescription as well as
non-prescription medication) must be maintained and administered by our school nurse.

If your child’s schedule varies due to a field trip or out of school activity, you will be
requested to fill out a form giving permission for the teacher to administer a doctor prescribed
medication during that time.
Prescription medication to be administered at school must be delivered to the health
office by an adult. Students may not transport medication to and from school. Medication must
be accompanied with complete instructions for administration (written and signed by the
prescribing provider). In addition, parent/guardian must also provide written permission.
Written permission from a doctor is also required for the nurse to provide
non-prescription medication (Tylenol, Advil, Tums, cough drops, or topical medications
like Neosporin, etc.). These items must be provided to the health office by the parent in the
original unopened container. Forms for the administration of medication at school may be
obtained in the health office.
PHYSICALS
All students in grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, new entrants and all sports participants
are required by the New York State Education Department to have a school conducted physical.
If you do not want your child to receive a physical at school, you must notify the LCS Health
Office in writing by September 16, 2022.
It is then the parent’s responsibility to see that the physical is completed. Please fax the
completed form to 585-493-2536. If the child’s forms are not returned, the physical will be
completed at school as scheduled.
Annual medical examinations are also given to each student prior to participating in
extracurricular sports. Scoliosis screening is required for males in grade 9 and females in grades
5 and 7. This is done semi-annually by the physical education staff with referrals to the school
Health Office and Wyoming County Community Hospital as necessary.
Hearing and vision tests are also conducted annually per required grade level deemed by
New York State.
A school-conducted physical is a generalized assessment of your child. It includes an
assessment of general appearance, hair and scalp, skin, lymph glands, head, eyes, ears, nose,
mouth, neck, cardiovascular, chest lungs, abdomen, genitalia (boys), musculoskeletal, and
neurological.
Student health appraisals serve multiple purposes. Among the purposes served are to:
✓ Make an appropriate appraisal of the child’s current health status.
✓ Provide information of value to the child, the parents, and school personnel, which will
determine the child’s fitness to participate in the school program.
✓ Discover any health problems, which require further investigation and treatment, if such
is indicated.
✓ Provide an opportunity to counsel the child and the parents concerning any health
problems or conditions detected.
✓ Provide a valuable and positive health experience for the child
If you have any questions regarding the school health program, feel free to contact the
Letchworth Central School Health Office at 493-3520.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The school is not required to offer student accident insurance however, as assistance to
families, the Board of Education does purchase a “scheduled insurance” which provides
MINIMAL coverage. Families are responsible for paying bills resulting from student accidents.
If the family insurance plan does not completely cover the medical bills, the school’s
insurance will help as “scheduled” for each type of accident.
If you have questions about student accident insurance coverage, please call our
insurance agent, Harts Insurance, in Perry at 237-2126 or the School Health Office at 493-3520.
SEIZURES - POOL SAFETY
Any student suffering from seizures must have their physician and parents complete the
“Recommendation for Swimming Instruction Participation for Students with Seizure Disorders”
form (available at Health Office) no sooner than five weeks and no later than two weeks prior to
the scheduled swimming block. To best insure our students’ safety, students should be seizure
free for a 9-12 month timeframe before requesting permission to participate in water/swimming
activities.

STATE REQUIRED HEALTH SCREENINGS
* Please note the grade levels at which required screenings need to be completed. *

New
Entrants Gr. 5 Gr. 6 Gr. 7 Gr. 8 Gr. 9 Gr.
10
Gr. 11 Gr. 12

Scoliosis Screening x(girls) x(girls) x(boys)
Vision Screening x
Color Perception x
Near Vision x x x x
Hyperopia x
Distance Acuity x x x x
Hearing Screening x x x x
Health Appraisals x x x x x

Letchworth Central School believes that excellent attendance in school correlates to high
academic achievement. Therefore, we are committed to expecting students to attend classes on a
regular basis as follows.
A student must be in attendance 87% of the assigned class periods in order to earn
academic credit for a course. New York State School Attendance Policies must distinguish
between excused and unexcused absences for the purpose of accurate attendance record keeping.
Examples of excused absences include (but are not limited to):

▪ personal illness and/or illness or death in the family (if a student misses more than 3
consecutive days due to illness, a doctor’s note is required)
▪ impassable roads due to inclement weather
▪ religious observances
▪ quarantine
▪ required court appearances
▪ doctors’ appointments
▪ approved college visits
▪ approved cooperative work programs or volunteer activities
▪ interscholastic competitions
▪ road tests or military obligations
▪ school supervised projects
▪ elective field trips

Examples of unexcused absences include (but are not limited to):

▪ family vacation
▪ hunting
▪ babysitting
▪ hair cut
▪ Oversleeping
▪ Take your child to work day
▪ shopping

Students who miss class due to an absence or to their participation in a school sponsored
activity are to arrange with their teachers to make up any work missed in a timely manner as
determined by the student’s teacher. Attendance at a school sponsored event during the school
day is not considered an absence in attendance.
If a student misses more than forty minutes of a full block course or twenty minutes of a
half block course, they will lose attendance for the class. Students who are denied credit in a
class for exceeding the attendance policy due to unexcused absences will not be eligible to take
the final exam in that class.

For example:
In a full year (one credit course) a student will be denied credit if they are absent more
than 13 days. Notifications will be sent at the 6th, 9th and 11th absence. On the 13th absence a hearing with the Superintendent may be initiated upon student request.
In a half year (half credit course) a student will be denied credit if they are absent more
than 7 days. Notification will be sent at the 2nd, 3rd and 5th absence. On the 7th absence a hearing with the Superintendent may be initiated upon student request.
For any student under a doctor’s care for 5 or more consecutive days (or a student who
misses school periodically for a chronic medical situation) the following will apply.
A. The student may not lose attendance credit per the 87% requirement.
B. Students meeting the above criteria will be allowed to make-up back work for the
time under doctor’s care. (Written confirmation by a doctor required.)
C. Students requesting tutoring must do so in writing within a reasonable time period,
but no later than 3 days upon returning to school. Make-up work must be completed
in a timely manner.
D. The days under a doctor’s care will not calculate into the student’s attendance record.
(Students will be required to meet the 87% attendance requirement for all school days
excluding the days under doctor’s care.)

Note: The school principal will be responsible for making decisions relative to each attendance
situation, whether it is an excused or unexcused absence. Each case will be separately and
independently determined. The principal will consider relevant information including the
student requesting and attending tutoring sessions.

ABSENCES - IN SCHOOL
You are expected to be in your assigned classroom each period and should notify your
teacher if you will be detained elsewhere.
ABSENCES - OUT OF SCHOOL
Students are expected to make every effort to be in regular attendance. To make the most
of your educational experience, it is essential that students be in attendance daily.
If your parents consent to your absence for other than legal reasons, it is unlawful
detention. If your parents believe you are in school but you do not attend, it is truancy.
Upon returning to school following an absence, you must take your parental/guardian
excuse, giving the date and reason for the absence, to the main office. There your attendance
record will be marked as to the reason for your absence. Forgotten excuses should be taken to
the main office the following school day. Students who do not return an excuse within 3 school
days may be assigned detention by the building principal.
NOTE: All medical notes from your providers go directly to the Nurse’s Office.

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY
If you must leave school for a scheduled appointment, take your parental permission to
the main office before school to be included on the irregular absence list. You will be called
from class when your parent arrives at the office. You must sign out before leaving and have
parental permission and office approval. Students must enter and exit from the MS/HS
main entrance during the school day (8:45 am - 3:20 pm).
NOTE: All medical notes from your providers go directly to the Nurse’s Office.
No student may leave the school building during the school day unless accompanied by a
teacher or by permission from the high school office. Signing out without permission is
considered truancy.
TARDINESS
If you arrive at school after 8:50 a.m., you should bring a parental note, report to the
appropriate school office, sign in and obtain a pass to report to class. Chronic tardiness will
result in disciplinary action.

BUS RULES / DISCIPLINE
Parents are reminded that the bus driver’s major responsibility is to safely transport
students to and from school. It should be strongly impressed upon the students that they have a
major responsibility to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion while in transport and while
waiting for or leaving the buses.
Our bus drivers are noted for their driving skill, kindness, empathy and reliability. They
routinely attend in-service training sessions to upgrade their driving and student management
techniques.
A high priority will be established again this year to deal with school bus
safety/discipline. The Board’s policy is developed with the concept that riding the school bus is
a privilege and a student who is a discipline problem on the bus is endangering other students’
lives while in transit.
For your safe transport to and from school the following rules are established:
1. Respect and obey your bus drivers. Please do not distract them.
2. Be on time for your bus. Try to arrive no earlier than 5 to 10 minutes before the designated
pick up time.
3. Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing the road.
4. Cross in front of the bus when entering and leaving.

5. Remain in your seat when the bus is in motion, talk in a low tone, and sit in a mannerly
fashion.
6. Sit in the specific seat assigned by your driver.
7. No food or drink allowed on the regular school bus runs.
8. Know where safety equipment is located.
9. Keep your hands and arms and all objects inside the bus.
10. Nothing is to be thrown in or from the bus.
11. To improve efficiency and safety, students will only be allowed to ride their assigned bus.
12. Only small personal audio equipment with headphones will be permitted on the bus
13. Smoking is not allowed on any bus.
14. Any articles brought on the bus by passengers must be small enough to be held on the
passenger’s lap. No glass or other containers holding live animals will be allowed on the
bus.
15. Knives and other dangerous items are prohibited.
Order and proper conduct are essential and improper conduct will result in disciplinary
action. Discipline referrals will be strictly dealt with by the building principal in accordance
with established school discipline policy.
School will start at 8:45 a.m. for all grades 9-12. Buses will arrive between 8:35 and 8:45
a.m. All students should report to their classroom teachers as assigned. Students should be
ready 10 minutes before their approximate scheduled pickup.

If you have any questions please feel free to call:
Mr. Paul Rogers, 9-12 Principal 493-2571 (9-12 issues)
Mrs. Amy Leone, 5-8 Principal 493-2592 (5-8 issues)
Mrs. Rachel Webster, PK-4 Principal 493-2581 (PK-4 issues)

BUS PICK-UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES
Our school district regularly transports a vast majority of our 1,000 students. The
transportation service has expanded over the years in an attempt to accommodate the many
requests for rides to and from locations other than the home. These increased requests have
caused a number of problems and concerns for the districts and our students including the
following: safety and liability issues, over-loading problems, changes in bus route schedules,
confusion over which bus certain children are assigned, serious difficulty for substitute drivers
and a large amount of personnel time handling the ever increasing number of requests for
changes. In addition, we have consolidated several routes in order to be as efficient and cost
effective as possible.
By bringing greater uniformity and continuity to our transportation procedures, we will
have a better chance of keeping our students safe, while at the same time, addressing several
concerns. Parents and guardians will provide only one pickup and only one drop off address.
These may both be the same or may be two different addresses. For example, a student may be
picked up at home and dropped off at a childcare provider. Both addresses must be within the
boundaries of the school district. We will not pick up or bus students to any other addresses but

the two provided us. (The district will not transport students to social functions such as parties,
overnights, or youth group activities, i.e. Cub, Boy, or Girl Scouts, etc.)
Should you wish a permanent change in either of the two addresses, we will make those
changes upon written notification to the appropriate office. The request must be received two
days prior to the requested change. Phone calls requesting changes will not be accepted; requests
for changes must be made in writing.
Bus drivers are not authorized to allow students who are not regular riders onto their
buses without a bus pass signed by office personnel.

INTRODUCTION
The Letchworth Central School District has established this 1:1 Tablet Program to supplement
our educational curriculum and to prepare our students for their own use of technology in the
future. We believe this program will enhance the educational opportunities available to our
students and also prepare our students for their future. Technology will, undoubtedly, be a part of
our students’ lives – whether in further academic pursuits after high school, workplace, or both!
Learning results from the continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents and
the extended community. However, technology use does not diminish the vital role of our
teachers. To the contrary, it provides the teacher with additional “tools” to stimulate learning and
student growth. The tablet program integrates technology into the curriculum anytime, anyplace.
The policies, procedures and information within this document apply to all tablets used at the
District, including any other device considered by the Administration to come under this
procedure. Teachers may set additional requirements for tablet use in their classroom. Use of the
District’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. The privilege of using the
technology resources provided by the District is not transferable or extendable by students
and to people or groups outside the District and terminates when a student is no longer
enrolled in the District.
Tablet Distribution and Collection
A. District Distribution of Tablets to Students
Parents and students must sign and return the Technology Use Agreement before a tablet
will be issued to their child for use out of school. In addition, the student will have
training on proper use of technology, which will be scheduled during school hours.
B. Returning District Tablets
Tablets will be returned during a tablet check-in day, which will be established by the
District. If a student transfers out of the District during the school year, the tablet must be
returned at the time of transfer. If your tablet, any accessories, and/or AC power adaptor
has been damaged or defaced, you will be fined respectively for the damage at the end of
the year during student tablet check-in or when transferring to another district.
If a student tablet is not returned during year-end check-in or upon transferring out of
District, the administration will be in charge of recovering the District’s property. If the
administration is not successful, this matter will be turned over to local law enforcement
and the student’s grade reports/transcripts will be withheld.

Taking Care of the District’s tablet
Students are responsible for the general care of the tablet they have been issued by the District.
Tablets that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the building level office.
A. General Tablet Precautions
● No food or drink is allowed next to a District tablet. Cords, cables, and removable
storage devices must be inserted carefully into the tablet.
● Students should never carry their tablets while the screen is open, unless directed
to do so by a teacher.
● Tablets should be shut down before moving them to conserve battery life.
● Tablets must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not
the property of the District.
● Tablets must never be left in an unlocked car or any unsupervised area.
● Students are responsible for keeping the tablet’s battery charged for school each
day.
● Students may use “skins” on the monitor cover to “personalize” their tablets.
B. Taking Care of the Tablet Screen
The tablet screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are
particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.
● Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth.

Using the Tablet at School
Tablets are intended for use at school each day. In addition to teacher expectations for tablet use,
school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules may be accessed using the tablet
computer. Students are responsible for bringing their tablet to all classes, unless specifically
instructed not to do so by their teacher.
A.Tablet Malfunctioning
If the 1:1 tablet is not functioning properly, students should take the tablet to the building
level office. Loaner tablets may be issued to students when they leave their tablets for
repair at the office.
B. Sound, Music, Games, or Programs
● Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher
for instructional purposes.
● Internet Games are not allowed on the tablets during school hours. NO Apps may
be installed on the tablets, unless installed by the District.
● Data storage space will be available on the tablet – BUT it will not be backed up
in case of re-imaging.
C. Accessing the Internet Off Campus
Students are allowed to access the Internet when off-campus for educationally-related
activities. When accessing the Internet – whether on-campus or off-campus – the tablet’s
internet access will continue to be filtered through the District’s internet filter. Students
are prohibited from altering this in any way.
Software
A.Originally Installed Software

The software originally installed by the District must remain on the tablet in usable
condition and be easily accessible at all times. From time to time the District may add
software applications for use in a particular course. The licenses for this software may
require that the software be deleted from tablets at the completion of the course. Periodic
checks of tablets will be made to ensure that students have deleted software that is no
longer required in class and that the District has not exceeded its licenses.
B. Inspection
Students may be selected at random to provide their tablet for inspection. Students may
also be selected upon reasonable suspicion by an administrator of a violation of this tablet
handbook and required to provide the tablet for inspection.
C. Re-loading Software
If technical difficulties occur or illegal software is discovered, the tablet will then be
re-formatted or re-imaged by a technician. Authorized software will be installed and the
data files reinstated. The District does not accept responsibility for the loss of any
software/student work deleted due to a reformat and reimage.
D. Software Upgrades
Upgrade versions of licensed software are available from time to time. Students may be
required to check in their tablets for periodic updates.
Protecting and Storing Your Tablet Computer
A.Tablet Identification
Student tablets will be labeled in the manner specified by the District. Tablets can be
identified in the following ways: Record of serial number, Tablet Name, and Student’s
Name
B. Loss or Theft
Report Lost or potentially stolen tablets immediately to the building level office.
Insurance, Warranty and Replacement Cost
A.Warranty
The short-term warranty protects the tablets from defects in materials and workmanship
only. The warranty does not warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents
or computer viruses. Please report all tablet problems/damage to the building level office.
B. School District Insurance
School District Insurance will not cover damage, loss, or theft of tablets, carrying cases,
or power cords.
C. Damage and Replacement Costs
Students must report all tablet problems/damage to each school’s main office. Students
will be responsible for ALL damage resulting from abuse including, but not limited to,
broken screens, hinges, etc. that is not covered by warranty. The District will follow the
Code of Conduct procedures for this. This includes lost items such as carrying
cases, cords and batteries.
D. Personal Insurance Protection

Students or parents may wish to carry their own personal insurance to protect the tablet in
cases of theft, loss, or accidental damage by fire. Please consult with your own personal
insurance agent for details about your personal coverage of the tablet computer.
Technical Support
The building offices will coordinate the repair work for tablets. Services provided include the
following:

● Hardware maintenance and repairs
● Password identification
● User account support
● Operating system or software configuration support
● Application information
● Re-imaging hard drives
● Updates and software installations
● Coordination of warranty repairs
● Distribution of loaner tablets

Student use of District Technology
A. Computer Tablet Violations:
Computer Tablets and their appropriate use are covered in the District’s Computer Use
Agreement and Code of Conduct.
Acceptable Use of 1:1 Devices
The District is pleased to be able to offer access to District tablets (which provide the necessary
programs required by classes) and the District network (which provides access to electronic
mail), the student data storage, and the Internet). To gain access to these District resources,
students and parents must sign and return the Tablet Use Agreement form included in this
handbook. Many responsibilities and rules are involved with the use of District tablets, Internet
access, and access to District technology. Review, monitor, and restrict information stored on or
transmitted via the District owned equipment and to investigate inappropriate use of resources.
TECHNOLOGY USERS CODE OF ETHICS
The use of technology at Letchworth Central is very much encouraged. Anyone who wishes to
use technology has the responsibility of doing so in an ethical and legal manner. As a condition
for the use of computers, tablets, and other technologies at Letchworth Central, users (defined as
any student, teacher, administrator, staff member or community member utilizing a district
computer) are expected to:
A. Respect the privacy of others.
● Users will not share their passwords with other users.
● Users will not try to learn passwords of other users or network administrators.
● Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to networked or stand-alone
systems.
● Users will not modify or read files of other individuals.

B. Respect the integrity of the Letchworth Central Schools network.
● Users will not intentionally develop or use programs to harass others or damage
the system/network.
● Users will not intentionally send inappropriate messages/mail to others.
● Users will not copy or modify server or network system files.
● Users will not abuse computer/network hardware (i.e. mice, keyboards, etc.)
C. Respect the copyright of all software developers.
● Users will not make copies of licensed programs as it is in violation of U.S.
Copyright laws.
Violation of this code of ethics may result in the loss of computer privileges in all
classes, as well as school disciplinary action and/or legal proceedings.

Student/Parent Agreement:

● I will bring my issued device to school everyday that I am in attendance.
● I will not use the issued device for non-academic purposes (games, downloads,
chat rooms, instant messaging, viewing websites not related to the assignment, etc.)
during the school day (8:45am-3:20pm).
● I will charge the issued tablet’s battery whenever necessary so that it will be fully
charged for school use and will NOT loan out the tablet, power adapter, or cords, to other
individuals, and know that I will be issued the same tablet each year.
● I will keep the issued tablet off the floor where it could be stepped on or tripped
over. I will keep food and beverages away from the tablet since they may cause damage
to the tablet.
● I will not disassemble any part of my issued tablet or attempt any repairs.
● I will not deface the issued tablet or the tablet bag in any way. This includes, but
is not limited to, attaching stickers, marking painting, drawing or marring any surface of
the tablet or bag.
● I understand that obscene language and/or materials, including music,
screensavers, backdrops, and/or pictures are prohibited.
● I understand that my tablet is subject to inspection at any time without notice and
remains the property of the district.
● When students are not using their tablets, they should be stored in their lockers.
Students are responsible for ensuring their lockers are locked when the student is not at
his/her locker. Students should not provide locker combination numbers to any other
student(s) or leave a locker unlocked.
● When stored in the locker nothing should be placed on top of the tablet. Students
are encouraged to take their tablets home unless instructed otherwise by the teacher.
Tablets should not be stored in a student’s vehicle.
● I will follow the expectations outlined in the Technology Use Agreement and the
District’s Code of Conduct. As such, the student is subject to all discipline measures for
violation of same.