The following overview highlights the most commonly used policies and procedures related to students. Each policy and procedure provides answers to the questions listed below its topic.

• What are valid excuses for absences and tardies?
• How do you excuse an absence?
• What are the guidelines for making up assignments ?
• What happens when a student receives an  unexcused absence or tardy?
• How does Juvenile Court get involved for unexcused absences?

• How are schools assigned based on where you live?
• How do you  transfer to another school? 

• How do you transfer into SPS?

• What is HIB?
• What are our commitments to stopping HIB?
• Who do you tell if you see HIB?
• What do you do and how do you complain if somebody is harassing, intimidating or bullying?
• What happens after you complain?

• What are our commitments to equal education opportunity for students?
• Types of discrimination defined.
• What do you do and how do you complain about discrimination?
• What happens after you complain? 

• What are our commitments and values related to being responsible, respectful and safe at school?
• What are the rules for conduct?
• What are restorative practices – in other words, how do we fix harm?
• What happens when rules aren’t followed?
• How can you plead your case if you receive correction or discipline?
• What are the bus rules?
• What is the process for reentry after serving a suspension? 

• What are our values and responsibilities related to students’ need to be free from unreasonable restraint, isolation and force?
• When are these actions reasonable – that is, when they can/can’t be used?
• What do  you do and how do you complain if you think these actions weren’t right or fair? 

• What are the requirements for graduation? 

• How are decisions made for the each of these actions?

• What are Special Education Services?
• What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?
• How are IEPs developed, implemented, and reviewed?

• What student rights are protected under Section 504 Law?
• What is a 504 Plan?
• How are 504 Plans developed, implemented, and reviewed?