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FOOD SERVICES
Students may put money on an account using their student ID number. It is a
debit account and may be used to purchase meals and a la cart items. Any
amount of money can be put on an account at any time through the cashier
stations. Students are allowed to charge up to $7.50, after which charging
privileges are suspended.
HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The Stewart B. McKinney/Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Act ensures the educational rights and protections for children and youth
experiencing homelessness. It provides legal protections for children and youth
in homeless situations to enroll in, attend, and succeed in school and preschool
programs. In accordance with this law, Gwinnett County Public Schools affords
homeless children and youth equal access to the same free, appropriate public
education, including a public preschool education such as Head Start, Even
Start, State Pre-K, and Title One Preschool Programs as provided to other
students. Homeless children and youth will have access to education and other
services that he/she needs to have an opportunity to meet the same challenging
state student academic achievement standards to which all students are held.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
It is the practice of Norcross High School to provide instructional and related
services appropriate in order to provide a free appropriate public education for
individuals with documented disabilities. Individuals may contact any office for
information regarding mobility impaired issues or handicapped access.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Students who violate the rules and/or regulations of Norcross High School or
the Gwinnett County Public School may be assigned In School Suspension
(ISS). Students are to follow the rules of ISS. Any violation of the rules of ISS
may result in Out of School Suspension. Failure to report to ISS as assigned
may result in Out of School Suspension. Any student that is absent the day(s)
of assigned ISS should report to ISS upon returning to school. Failure to do so
may result in Out of School Suspension.
LOCKERS
All students who pay a locker fee of $2.00 are assigned a school locker to use.
Students should not give locker combinations to anyone, share lockers with
other students without administrative approval, or leave money and valuables
in a locker. The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen articles,
including textbooks. If a locker does not lock properly, the student should
notify Ms. Renee Thomas and should not use that locker. The non-working
locker will be repaired, or a new locker issued as soon as possible. If the
student fails to report the broken locker, he/she takes full responsibility for the
items placed in it (including textbooks). Lockers are the property of Norcross
High School and may be inspected and searched by school officials. No decals,
stickers, or padlocks may be put on lockers. Gym lockers may be rented for
Physical Education.
