AP 355: School Handbook
Organization & Culture
Background
The Superintendent encourages clarity in communication between schools and families. The purpose of a School Handbook is to provide students and parents an understanding of the guidelines, processes and rules for attendance and instruction in each school.
Procedures
1. The Principal shall ensure that a school handbook is readily available to staff, students and parents.
2. At a minimum, a school handbook shall contain:
2.1. The school calendar, bell times and scheduled hours;
2.2. A process for inquiry into student matters for parents and students;
2.3. An explanation of grading with a process for appeal; and
2.4. The Parkland School Division Code of Conduct and additional items that form the school’s code of conduct.
3. School handbooks may be in print or electronic form.
