1. How can I join the PTSO?
2. Is there a dress code for high school students?
3. What is the Daily Schedule for Bearden High School?
4. How can a student check out early from school?
5. What if my child gets sick, parks on campus, and needs to leave school early?
6. What are the Knox County Food Service meal prices?

How can I join the PTSO?

Please call or email us to join PTSO at any time.  Cost is $25.00 for a 
family membership, $12.00 per individual, or $5.00 for students and faculty. 
All proceeds from PTSO membership benefit Bearden High School.

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Is there a dress code for high school students?

A countywide policy for dress code continues to be in effect for the 2008-
2009 school year.  The entire dress code policy is included in the BHS 
student
handbook; however, please pay close attention to the following:
 
     *Shirts, blouses, and dresses must cover the abdomen, back, and
      shoulders, and must have sleeves.  No midriff should be visible.
     *Sagging pants are not permitted.
     *Skirts, dresses, and shorts must be fingertip length.
     *Coats and jackets exceeding fingertip length may not be worn in the
      building.
     *No headwear is permitted in the building.
     *Clothing and accessories must not display or imply inappropriate
      language or graphics.
     *Heavy chains, studded accessories, and sunglasses are not permitted.

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What is the Daily Schedule for Bearden High School?

1st Period
8:30 - 10:00

2nd Period
10:08 - 11:47

3rd Period
11:55 - 1:52 (varying lunch periods within)

4th Period
2:00 - 3:30

STAFF ACADEMY (LATE ARRIVAL) WEDNESDAYS

Staff Academy - 8:15 - 8:55

1st Period
9:05 - 10:17

2nd
10:25 - 11:47

3rd
11:55 - 1:52 (lunch same as regular schedule)

4th
2:00 - 3:30

*Note:  The Staff Academy schedule will not be followed on the Wednesday 
before Thanksgiving.  All Students will arrive at 8:30 a.m. on this day.  On 
delayed start days due to weather, all students must arrive at the announced 
late time.  No Staff Academy sessions will be held on these days.

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How can a student check out early from school?

A parent may come into the West Mall Office and check a student out at any
time with proper identification.

In addition, as described in the Student Handbook, a student may bring in an
early dismissal note signed by their parent stating the time the student 
needs to be dismissed and with parent phone numbers on it to the West Mall
office BEFORE 8:30 a.m.  The West Mall Office staff verifies each note they
receive by calling the student's parent.  

If a student fails to bring in their early dismissal note before 8:30 a.m.,
the parent MUST COME IN TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THE STUDENT OUT.

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What if my child gets sick, parks on campus, and needs to leave school early?

If the student's parent has given written permission for dismissal in case of
illness by checking the appropriate box on the student's parking permit
application, the student may go to the West Mall Office and request early
check-out.  The West Mall Office staff must speak with a parent in order to
receive permission to allow the student to drive home EVEN IF THE PARENT GAVE
PERMISSION ON THE PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION.  This policy is enforced so 
that parents are notified when their student leaves campus.  

If such permission is granted by the parent, the student will be issued a
check-out note and allowed to leave campus.  If no parent is available by
telephone, the student will not be allowed to leave campus.

Any student who parks off campus in unapproved parking and does not have a 
BHS parking permit will NOT be allowed to leave campus without a parent 
coming
into the school and physically checking their student out.

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What are the Knox County Food Service meal prices?

Breakfast:
     Student              1.50
     Reduced Fee Breakfast .30
     
Lunch:
     K-5 Student          2.25
     6-12 Student         2.50
     Reduced Fee Lunch     .40

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