Policy Updates
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— STUDENT'S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose: To ensure the rights of all individuals are treated equally and fairly and to ensure no discriminatory practices
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| Policy | Changes Include |
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
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Student's Rights &
Student's Responsibilities
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Clarification of student's rights
& responsibilities
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November 11, 2022 |
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— EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Purpose: To ensure equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive educational programs on both campuses that follow state standards
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| Policy | Changes Include |
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
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| Middle School |
Opportunity to award credit to middle school students towards fulfilling high school graduation requirements
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November 11, 2022 |
| High School |
Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school through Dual Enrollment Program
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November 11, 2022 |
| Special Needs | Clarification of special education services | November 11, 2022 |
| Enhanced Services | Clarification for program of enhanced services | November 11, 2022 |
| Library |
Section was removed due to COMAR regulation 13A.05.04.01 were recodified under Programs for Library Media Services COMAR 14.38.01
(effective 8/26/2019)
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November 11, 2022 |
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— ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Purpose: To clarify written policy for the purpose of grading and reporting
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| Policy | Changes Include |
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
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| Report Card & Interim Report | Issuance of interim reports | September 9, 2022 |
| Incomplete Grades | Expectations for making up missing assignments by designated deadline | September 9, 2022 |
| Grade Appeals | Timeframe for grade appeal process | September 9, 2022 |
| Graduation Requirements | Requirements for Certificate of Program Completion | September 9, 2022 |
| Promotion | Requirements for promotion for high school students | September 9, 2022 |
| Credit Transfers | Acknowledgement of accredited programs for transfer of high school credits | September 9, 2022 |
| Drop/Add | Timeframe for dropping/adding a course for high school students | September 9, 2022 |
| Cheating & Plagiarism | Philosophy/standards for academic dishonesty (alignment with Student Code of Conduct) | November 11, 2022 |
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— SCHOOL-WIDE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Purpose: To clarify written policy for the purpose of providing a safe, engaging, and supportive school environment in compliance with law and regulation
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| Policy | Changes Include |
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
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| Attendance | Purpose and rationale for promoting regular school attendance and how attendance factors into student's grades | September 9, 2022 |
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Athletic Team
Selection Guidelines
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Minimum number of pre-season tryouts to take place under the direction of the head coach | September 9, 2022 |
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Digital Network &
Internet Use
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Use of web-based software to ensure students have safe and secure online experience while using MSD's devices | September 9, 2022 |
| Emergency Preparedness | A more succinct process outlining how MSD will prepare, respond, and recover from an emergency | September 9, 2022 |
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Withdrawal &
Transfer Process
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A more succinct process outlining withdrawal/transfer process including withdrawal process for students with unlawful absences of 10 consecutive school days or more | September 9, 2022 |
| Dress Code | Recognizes the right of students to express themselves through their choice of personal attire and primary responsibility for student's attire resides with student and parent/guardian (alignment with Student Code of Conduct) | November 11, 2022 |
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Parental/Guardian
Media Consent
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Annual update of media consent form upon enrollment/registration at MSD | November 11, 2022 |
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> New Section:
Responsible Use of
Digital Technology
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Responsible use of digital technology for educational purposes under the guidance of MSD staff | November 11, 2022 |
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> New Section:
Technology Devices
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MSD is a 1:1 school where every student has a device to use during the school day for educational purposes | November 11, 2022 |
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— POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR A SAFE SCHOOL
Purpose: To provide guidance and procedures which assure compliance with regulations pertaining to student behavior interventions and promotes a safe and orderly academic environment
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| Policy | Changes Include |
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
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| Restraint & Seclusion | Prohibits the use of seclusion | September 9, 2022 |
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> New Section:
Student Suicide &
Safety Prevention
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Required training in student suicide prevention and student safety for all MSDE certified school personnel who have direct contact with students on a regular basis | November 11, 2022 |
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> New Section:
Gender Inclusiveness
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Supporting the rights of all students, including those who are transgender and gender non-conforming | November 11, 2022 |
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Police Questioning on
School Premises
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ADA accommodations to ensure effective communication during police questioning on school premises | November 11, 2022 |
| Student Code of Conduct | Philosophy/standards for conduct and consequences for violation of the standards based on Maryland Guidelines for a State Code of Discipline | November 11, 2022 |
Updated November 18, 2022