Second Half of Southside Handbook
Every year begins with the assignment of lockers by the fifth period teacher. These lockers are
used for the entire year and locks must be provided by the student and be school approved
combination type (Master V10 Series lock). Lockers are to be used to protect personal items
and books and are not to be used to store or conceal illegal or prohibited items or material.
Lockers remain the property of Southside High School and are subject to inspection by school
officials for reasonable cause.
- FIRE DRILLS
Fire drills are held at various times throughout the school year to prepare students to exit the
building in case of fire or other dangers. The following procedures must be followed to ensure
maximum safety:
1. A fire evacuation plan is posted in every room. Students should become familiar with the
plan for each room they are in.
2. When the fire alarm sounds, students must obey orders promptly and leave the building
according to the evacuation plan.
3. The fire drill signal is a continuous series of blasts on the fire alarm.
4. Students are not to run, talk, pass others, or engage in any "horseplay" during drills or
actual alerts.
5. Remain at least 100 feet from the building until the clear signal is given. The all clear
signal is a short series of blasts on the fire alarm.
- BOMB THREATS
The regular fire drill evacuation routes will be followed in case of a bomb threat. Students will
be notified by sound system when there is a bomb threat.
- TORNADO DRILL
The signal for any emergency, except fire, will be a continuous siren.
When the alarm sounds:
1. Students move quickly to the downstairs hallway.
2. Sit down as closely to the walls of the hallway as possible.
3. Lower heads between knees and cover head with hands to help avert flying glass or debris.
4. Roll will be checked.
5. The all clear signal will be one long ring of the bell.
6. Practice drills will be held prior to the tornado season.
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Buses are provided to transport students to and from school in certain areas of the city. This
service is a privilege granted to those who do not abuse it. Failure to follow the rules set up for
using this service will result in the student being suspended from using the bus service.
The following rules must be observed by those using the bus service:
1. Students should be on time at the designated pick up point.
2. Bus riders are under the supervision of the driver and must obey his instructions.
3. Keep head and hands inside the bus at all times.
4. No "horseplay" or loud talking is permitted on the bus.
5. Do not tamper with or damage any part of the bus.
6. Do not leave your seat while the bus is in motion.
7. Do not throw anything from the bus windows.
8. No smoking, drinking or eating is permitted on the bus.
9. Student behavior must not violate any rules listed in other sections of this handbook.
10. Emergency exits are to be used only in case of an emergency.
11. Be courteous to fellow students and to the driver.
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Southside High School provides ample parking space for student automobiles on its two
parking lots. Students driving cars to school must obey the following rules:
1. Students must register their vehicles with the school each year. Failure to do so or giving
incorrect information may result in disciplinary action.
2. Students must park their vehicles only in the student parking lots when they arrive on
campus and cannot "cruise" the lots.
3. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking spaces and not in unauthorized areas.
4. Do not park on any of the islands in front of the school.
5. Do not "jump" any curb to park.
6. Do not park in grass areas.
7. Do not park in no parking areas.
8. Abide by the posted speed limit signs.
9. Do not block aisles, entrances, exits, service roads or other cars.
10. Do not park on the service road in front or back of the school.
11. Do not park in the faculty parking lot (spaces are numbered in both lots.)
12. Do not sit in parked vehicles or loiter in the parking area. Failure to abide by these
regulations will result in disciplinary action, suspension of parking lot privileges, or both.
13. Penalties for violation of parking regulations will range from warnings to suspension.
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- Verbal or physical abuse is called bullying. Bullying is against the rules and can get you suspended or expelled.
- If someone bullies you or you see someone bullied, get help by telling an adult.
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The main office sells school supplies such as paper, pencils, folders, kleenex, and most all
necessary study materials. The registrar is responsible for driver's license verification and good student insurance discounts.
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