Policy Updates

STUDENT'S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose: To ensure the rights of all individuals are treated equally and fairly and to ensure no discriminatory practices
 
Policy Changes Include
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
Student's Rights &
Student's Responsibilities
Clarification of student's rights
& responsibilities
November 11, 2022
     
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Purpose: To ensure equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive educational programs on both campuses that follow state standards
 
Policy Changes Include
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
Middle School
Opportunity to award credit to middle school students towards fulfilling high school graduation requirements
November 11, 2022
High School
Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school through Dual Enrollment Program
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)
November 11, 2022
     
ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Purpose: To clarify written policy for the purpose of grading and reporting
Policy Changes Include
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
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
     
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
Policy Changes Include
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
Attendance Purpose and rationale for promoting regular school attendance and how attendance factors into student's grades September 9, 2022
Athletic Team
Selection Guidelines
Minimum number of pre-season tryouts to take place under the direction of the head coach September 9, 2022
Digital Network &
Internet Use
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
Withdrawal &
Transfer Process
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
Parental/Guardian
Media Consent
Annual update of media consent form upon enrollment/registration at MSD November 11, 2022
> New Section:
Responsible Use of
Digital Technology
Responsible use of digital technology for educational purposes under the guidance of MSD staff November 11, 2022
> New Section:
Technology Devices
MSD is a 1:1 school where every student has a device to use during the school day for educational purposes November 11, 2022
     
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 
Policy Changes Include
Approved by
MSD's Board of Trustees
Restraint & Seclusion Prohibits the use of seclusion September 9, 2022
> New Section:
Student Suicide &
Safety Prevention
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
> New Section:
Gender Inclusiveness
Supporting the rights of all students, including those who are transgender and gender non-conforming November 11, 2022
Police Questioning on
School Premises
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