High School - School Operations

Students may pack a lunch and purchase milk from the cafeteria.  Each Dublin high school participates in the National School Lunch Program and makes a balanced lunch available to students.  A la carte items are also available. You may put money on your child's lunch account on-line by going to our district website (www.dublinschools.net) and clicking “FAMILIES”, then clicking on “PaySchools (Lunch Accounts)” to be transferred to PaySchools Central website. Applications for the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program are distributed to all students at the beginning of each school year. These forms can also be accessed from the district web site or by visiting "www.lunchapplication.com" to apply online.

Many forms routinely completed by parents prior to the start of school, or during the first few days of the school year, are on the district website (www.dublinschools.net) under “FAMILIES.” Please contact the school of attendance if you have any questions.

Any student not fully paying any general school fee; instruction fee; charge for loss/damage/destruction of textbooks, materials or other school property; testing fees and material fees shall have his/her official grades withheld for all subjects until all fees are paid. 

Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment.

In order to protect Board property, promote security and protect the health, welfare and safety of students, staff and visitors, the Board of Education authorizes the use of video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment on school property, in school buildings and school buses.  Information obtained through video surveillance/electronic monitoring may be used to identify intruders and persons breaking the law, Board policy, or the Student Code of Conduct.

If information is not viewed for law enforcement, school or public safety purpose – it should be routinely erased according to a standard schedule (i.e., they will be maintained for a period of ten (10) calendar days). If information is viewed for law enforcement, school or public safety purposes, it must be retained for a minimum of one (1) year. Prior to destruction of it, the Chief Operating Officer should contact the Superintendent and/or Board Counsel.

For additional information please reference Board of Education Policy #7440.01 and Administrative Guideline #7440.01 – Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring

Dublin Division of Police in partnership with the Dublin City Schools provides a police officer to serve as the School Resource Officer (SRO) at each of the high schools and middle schools.

SROs are valuable resources for their schools.  They are trained to fulfill three roles.  First and foremost they are law enforcement officers whose primary purpose is to "keep the peace" in their schools so that students can learn and teachers can teach.  Officers are responsible to enforce state laws and city ordinances.  The enforcement of laws and ordinances may run concurrent to school discipline, or may involve charges through the appropriate court system in addition to school sanctions.

Secondly they are law-related counselors who provide guidance on law-related issues to students and act as a link to support services both inside and outside the school environment; and thirdly they are law-related education teachers who provide schools with an additional educational resource by sharing their expertise in the classroom.

Third, beyond these identified roles and perhaps most importantly, SROs are positive role models for many students who are not exposed to such role models in today's society.  Their presence in the schools sends a strong message that violence is not acceptable.

If you have any questions for the officer or the program, please feel free to contact the officer at the school or the Dublin Division of Police.

Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution.  It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. Students are not permitted to talk during a fire drill and are to remain outside the building until a signal is given to return inside.  Books and personal belongings are to be left in the room. Students are not permitted to go to their lockers during a fire drill.

Tornado drills are at frequent intervals as well. Each classroom has an area to occupy for such drills, and the same rules for personal behavior apply as for fire drills.

In any other emergency, follow the directions of your administrators or teachers.

Safety drills will take place at regular intervals in the high schools and are an important safety precaution.  When the announcement is made for a safety drill, students, teachers, visitors and all other people in the building are to follow the directions and protocols established by the Dublin City Schools.

The Board of Education provides transportation for all school district students who reside more than one mile from the school to which they have been assigned.  While transportation is offered to all eligible students, some students may choose to provide their own transportation.  Regulations are established regarding student parking and driving.  Violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in the loss of driving/parking privileges.  Students who are charged with Driving Under the Influence on or off of school property or who are charged with any alcohol or drug violations on or off of school property may lose their driving/parking privileges.  Students who lose their driving/parking privileges during the second semester may lose their privilege of purchasing a parking permit for their junior or senior years.

Students participating in courses at the Emerald Campus may opt to drive, ride a shuttle, or be dropped off (and picked up) at Emerald Campus. Shuttles are provided for students to and from Emerald Campus.  The shuttles are on a regular, planned basis.  The most up-to-date shuttle schedule is available in the main office.

Students who want to park at Emerald Campus that are traveling between Emerald Campus and their home high school, must purchase a parking pass from their home high school.  (Note: students will only pay the one parking fee at the home high school).  Students must still follow the home school rules for obtaining a parking pass.  If students cannot purchase a home school parking pass, they will not be able to purchase a pass for Emerald.  For students only attending Emerald Campus, they will be able to purchase a parking pass at Emerald Campus.

1. A student shall not park a motor vehicle without a proper parking permit, including any motorized conveyance, in any visitor or faculty parking area or in any location on school premises other than in a designated parking spot between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm on all school days.

2. A vehicle driven by a student shall be parked immediately upon arrival on the school premises.

3. To facilitate identification, vehicles shall be parked with the front end headed into the designated parking space.

4. The Dublin School District is not responsible for any theft or damage to a vehicle parked on school property.

1. The privilege to park on school property is granted to students according to established academic, behavioral and tardy criteria established.  Priority is given to seniors first and then juniors who meet criteria may purchase a permit as space allows.  Freshman and Sophomore students might not be permitted to park in the student parking lot.

2. Students who have finished the previous year with a failing grade and/or behavior or tardy concerns may not have the opportunity to purchase a parking permit at the beginning of the school year, but may earn the privilege with improved academic, behavioral and/or tardy choices. 

3. A student who desires to drive to and park a motor vehicle on school premises shall make application for and, if approved, purchase a registration tag from the treasurer for a fee of $60.00 a year.  If parking spaces are available, and a student wishes to drive a vehicle only during the second semester, he/she may purchase a tag for a fee of $30.00 for the second semester.

4. A lost or stolen tag must be reported immediately to the parking lot attendant and treasurer. Because of possible theft, it is highly recommended that car doors be locked.  Replacement tags cost $5.00.

5. A student shall not sell, give, share or otherwise transfer a registration decal to another student or person.

6. The student registration tag shall be visible from outside of the vehicle.

7. Only licensed drivers may purchase a permit.

8. Academic and behavior concerns could result in the loss of parking privileges.

1. A student shall not violate any law or ordinance regarding the operation of a motor vehicle or any regulation set forth herein while on school premises, under school authority or at any school-sponsored activity, function or event.

2. A student shall operate a motor vehicle on school premises safely and at a speed consistent with existing conditions, but in no case at a speed greater than ten (10) miles an hour.

3. A student operating a motor vehicle on school premises shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, school buses and the directions of the traffic attendant.

4. A student who operates a motor vehicle on school premises shall have a valid operator’s license and the motor vehicle shall be insured against liability for personal injury and property damage caused by the student driver.  The Dublin Board of Education shall not be liable for the student driver, for the vehicle or for the contents of the vehicle.

5. A motor vehicle parked on school premises (including Emerald Campus) in violation of parking and driving regulations shall be subject to being towed away at the owner’s expense.

6. A student shall not drive or park a motor vehicle on school premises when his or her privilege to do so has been suspended or revoked.

7. All students, pedestrians and drivers shall follow the directions of the traffic attendant and abide by school regulations.

Disciplinary action may result from the violation of any of the driving and parking regulations set forth herein.  The circumstances of a particular offense may result in suspension or revocation of a student’s registration sticker without refund or more severe disciplinary action.  However, the student shall be subject to other disciplinary action as appropriate and the sequence of disciplinary action herein shall be subject to alteration.

Students who lose their driving/parking privileges for any reason will not receive a refund.

A vehicle may be towed in accordance with Board and civil policies.

Depending upon parking space, the school has the right to develop a student driving limitation policy.

Student 24-hour accident insurance and school accident insurance is available through an agency approved by the Board of Education, subject to any insurability requirements.  Students will receive applications for this insurance, which is completely voluntary.

The Library Media Center functions as an integral part of the total educational program at Dublin High Schools.  The Library Media Center supports, supplements, and enhances the curriculum by providing access, guidance and instruction for students in their choices of learning resources and pleasure reading.  In order to provide an atmosphere for information literacy, the library media specialists assist students to become active and creative locators of information to solve problems and satisfy their curiosity.  The partnership for learning in the Library Media Center provides an active learning environment for the library media specialists to aid students in becoming information-literate, independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

The Library Media Center contains a core collection of nonfiction and fiction, print material, videotapes, audiotapes, periodicals and newspapers.  The reference collection houses extensive, current, and thorough print material. Computers and printers are available for individual work as well as classroom learning.  Electronic resources are accessed online through the library network as well as the Internet.  Students must complete and have on file an Acceptable Use Policy and Electronic Usage Agreement with parent permission in order to use the Internet in the school building.

1. Students need a valid high school ID card to come to the Library Media Center and to check out materials.

2. All students must sign in at the Front Desk of the Library Media Center.

3. Respectful attitude toward materials, peers and school staff is required in the Library media center.

4. Food and drink are not permitted in the Library Media Center.

5. It is expected that students research, read and study quietly.

6. Any behavior or conduct that prevents an atmosphere conducive to learning or research may result in a loss of privileges.

1. Students doing individual computer work MUST sign up on the computer assignment sheet at the Library Media Center front desk. (Students attending with a class are signed up by the teacher of that class.)

2. To use the Internet, students must present a valid high school ID and have on file a signed Acceptable Use Policy and Electronic Usage Agreement. If the student is under 18, the form must be signed by both a parent/guardian and the student. If the student is over 18, only the student needs to sign the form.

3. Students understand that any inappropriate computer usage will result in disciplinary action.

4. Students should be sure to close programs, applications and online services when finished.

5. The Usage Policy clearly states that computers are to be used for educational purposes.

6. Printing should be undertaken with regard to usefulness of the material being printed.

Books, videotapes and audiotapes are circulating materials.  Students must present a valid ID card to check out materials.  Reference books and software do not circulate.  Overdue materials and any resulting fines must be taken care of promptly.

Organizations, clubs, or activities must follow the guidelines for announcements over the PA system.  Board policy and guidelines prohibit announcements for non-school sponsored clubs, organizations, or activities.

1. All announcements must be approved and signed by the advisor in charge of that activity.

2. Announcements must be submitted for administrative approval by 2:30 PM the day before the announcement is to appear except in the case of an emergency.

3. The same announcement, in general, will not be read for consecutive days.

4. Afternoon announcements will be made for cancellations and emergencies only.

1. All signs/publications must be approved and authorized by the administration before they are posted.

2. Only school organizations or groups with special permission may post signs only in designated areas.

3. Signs/publications and posters should be made from construction paper or poster board and should be moderate in size, no larger than 24" X 30".  They must be appropriate and in good taste.

4. Announcements may not be posted in the hallways.  Such announcements may be posted only on classroom bulletin boards with the approval of the classroom teachers involved.

5. Signs/publications must be attached with magnets only and should never be suspended from or attached to light fixtures.

6. Organizations posting signs/publications are responsible for their prompt removal.

7. Defacing or destroying signs/publications is prohibited and the student will be subject to disciplinary action.

1. At the beginning of the period students are to be in their rooms when the signal sounds.  At the end of the period, students are to remain in their seats until dismissed by the teacher.

2. Students are not permitted to be lined up at the door prior to dismissal.

1. If a student must leave the classroom, the teacher will issue an official pass to the student. 

2. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a pass prior to leaving the classroom.  Do not leave the room without a pass.

3. No other type of pass will be accepted.

4. The pass must be turned in to the teacher of destination.

5. Passes will be issued only when absolutely necessary.

6. Students in the halls without an official pass may be subject to disciplinary action.

Although a student and the Board may have joint control of lockers, the student never has exclusive control of this property.  With respect to lockers, the following rules and standards shall be recognized and applied:

1. Student lockers are the property of the Board of Education, which are provided solely as a convenience for students to use.

2. Student lockers are to be used only for the purpose of storing textbooks, school supplies, clothing and daily lunches.

3. Students should not consider the locker to which they have been assigned a private place.

4. Student lockers are subject to search by school officials (see Search and Seizure).

5. The school cannot be responsible for stolen and/or damaged books, materials and personal property from lockers.  Valuable items should not be stored in student lockers.

6. Writing on the outside and/or inside of a locker is prohibited and any damage occurred through carelessness, kicking, slamming, etc., will be considered as vandalism (see Conduct Code).

7. Students are permitted to add personal locks to their lockers for added security when authorized by the building administrator.  In emergency situations, locks will be cut off at no replacement from the school.

8. Presetting of locks is prohibited.

Assemblies will be presented periodically for the purpose of recognizing special achievements, presenting speakers and encouraging school spirit.  Assemblies will be held at different times depending on the agenda.  Students are required to attend all assemblies unless otherwise excused.

At all times student conduct should be appropriate.  An indication of the cultural level of a school is the conduct of its student body at an assembly.  Whether guests are present or not, each student is held personally responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole.  Unacceptable conduct would include, but not be limited to, whistling, uncalled-for clapping, inappropriate language, boisterousness and talking during a program.  Students will be notified of where and when they are to report to an assembly.  It is recommended that purses be taken with the students to the assembly.  Seating may sometimes be assigned.  Students who misbehave will be subject to disciplinary action.

A lost and found box is located in the main office.  If you have lost an article, please come to the office and describe that article for identification.  Please bring items found to the office so that others may have an opportunity to reclaim them.

In order to properly monitor the safety of students and staff, each visitor must report to the office upon entering the school to sign in.  Any visitor found in the building without signing in shall be reported to the principal.  If a person wishes to confer with a member of the staff, she/he should call for an appointment prior to coming to the school, in order to prevent any inconvenience.  Student visitors from other schools are not permitted to visit while school is in session.

If the school is closed because of poor weather conditions or an emergency, the closing will be announced over local radio and television stations and posted on the district’s web site, www.dublinschools.net.  If possible, the announcement will be made on the 11:00 PM news the night before and 6:30 AM on the day of school.  Do not call school employees, the high school or the central office to inquire about school closings.  Listen to the radio stations and watch the local television stations.  If you have signed up for the Parent Notification System (as outlined above), you will be notified of any school closing.

Our district utilizes a broadcast messaging and notification system to communicate with families. There are three channels within the system: phone call, email, and text message. Parents can update their contact information through the district website (www.dublinschools.net) by clicking “Families,” then “Update Student Information.”

In the event of an emergency, it is important that families and the community recognize that, if necessary, our priority is to contact first responders and secure our schools. We make every attempt to communicate with families as quickly as possible. Generally, we do not send broadcast messages for student medical emergencies, fire/tornado drills, or other situations where there is no threat to student or staff safety. First responder presence at a building does not necessarily indicate an emergency. Our first responders visit our schools regularly for drills, training, classroom visits, and more. 

For large-scale incidents or dynamic situations, our district will defer to the Dublin Police Department for public communication. Parents and families are encouraged to follow the police department’s social media channels, and our district will share the Department’s messaging as it becomes available.

Others Ways to Find Emergency Updates:

Follow Dublin Police on Twitter: @DublinPolice

Follow Dublin City Schools on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @DublinSchools

Visit these websites:

DublinOhioUSA.gov

YourDublinPolice.org

DublinSchools.net

Students shall not be sent from the school building during school hours to perform an errand or act as a messenger.

Eye protection devices are required to be worn by all teachers and students in all industrial arts, chemistry and any other science or lab courses handling caustic or explosive chemicals.  The instructor of the class shall be responsible for enforcing such rules and regulations and to prohibit all students not having such devices from class participation.