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GENERAL INFORMATION
BULLY POLICY
Any student who is considered to be “bullying” other students with oral,
written or physical threats or threatens the safety of any student, staff, faculty
member or community member will receive a discipline consequence.
Bullying is considered a threat and disruptive to the educational function of the
school.
BUS POLICY
Gwinnett County Public Schools provides a service of transportation for
students to and from school. Students must abide by all policies, procedures
and disciplinary rules on the way to the bus stop, while at the bus stop and en
route to and from school. Violation of county rules, policies or procedures may
result in disciplinary action that may include revoking bus riding privileges.
Students are not allowed to ride any other bus than the assigned bus to the
student’s home address. In the case of an emergency a student will be allowed
to ride an alternate bus if a note from the student’s parent/guardian is submitted
to the Front Office before school begins. The note must include the emergency
situation and a contact number.
CAFETERIA
The cost of a student lunch is $2.50. Reduced lunch is .40. Portions may be
purchased separately. The breakfast program is from 7:00 – 7:15 am and the
cost is $1.50 for students and .30 for reduced (charging will not be allowed).
Forms for free and reduced lunches are available from the cafeteria manager or
the front office. A new application for free or reduced lunch must be submitted
within the first 30 days of school each year. Students on the Free and Reduced
Program may not allow others to use his/her number. Students may pre-pay for
their lunches with a cashier at anytime. Containers are provided for trash
disposal. No fast food may be brought to school by friends or parents to be
delivered to students.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
A complete listing of Norcross High School clubs, organizations and athletic
teams is available on the Norcross High School website at: NorcrossHigh.org
COMMUNITY SERVICE SEAL
The purpose of awarding a Community Service Seal is to make high school
students more aware of the community in which they live and to offer avenues
for them to learn about the interdependence of mankind.
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The seal can be earned by completing a minimum of 50 hours during their
high school career. Students are required to complete 150 hours of service
to wear a cord at graduation. Service hours must be earned outside of the
7:20 – 2:10 school day. Service hours may be earned during the summer
prior to each school year. Students who earn 200 hours or more are
recognized at Honors Night.
