This page is not intended to replace the IMS Student Handbook.  Please refer to your Handbook for all of the complete guidelines relating to IMS and Bethel Park School District.

Student Attendance

Students must bring a written note from a parent or guardian within Three Days after they return from an absence. This excuse must state the reason for and date of the absence. After that time, the absence becomes an illegal absence.  On the third illegal absence, parents will receive a warning letter regarding a possible citations. On the fifth illegal absence, parents will receive a citation for a magisterial hearing.

Requests for Educational Family Trips must be submitted to the Attendance Office at least One Week Prior to the absence from school. The request must include the dates of the trip, the location of the trip, the educational aspect of the trip specified, and a parent/guardian signature. This request must be signed by the building principal, then by all of the student's teachers before it is accepted.  If these procedures are not followed, the absence will be considered Unexcused/Illegal.

Early Release

Students are to give their homeroom teacher a note from a parent or guardian stating the reason and time of the early release. Students must check out of the office before leaving school. Students returning from an appointment must check in at the office before returning to class.

School Deliveries

Students will not be called to the office for school deliveries. They may check in the office in between classes, at lunch or during a study hall (with teacher permission) for deliveries. We do make an effort to deliver lunches or lunch money to the cafeteria for delivery to students. Please mark such deliveries with your child's name and lunch period.

Prescribed and OTC Medications at School

Students are not permitted to carry Over The Counter (OTC) or prescribed medications at school. Parents/guardians must submit a request for authorized personnel to supervise the dispensing of physician-prescribed medication. Any medication to be given during school hours must be accompanied by a written doctor's order. Inhalers may be carried only with a doctor's order on file in the Health Office. A written note from a doctor and parent/guardian authorizing administration of OTC medications by a designated adult, must be submitted to the nurse's office. Medication must be in the manufacturer's package and imprinted with the dosage instructions.

Dress Code

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