08/25/2025
The Southeast Island School District (SISD) has updated the Student Handbook to better support student learning, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with state and federal requirements. Please take a moment to review the following important changes:
Opt-Out Requests for Activities, Lessons, or Field Trips
Parents/guardians may now choose to opt their student out of specific classroom activities, lessons, or field trips by submitting a written request to the school office prior to the scheduled activity.
- If a student opts out, an alternative assignment will be provided so the student can meet the related learning objectives.
- The alternative assignment must be completed within the teacherβs designated timeframe in order to receive credit.
Personal Devices and Electronics Policy
To comply with this yearβs funding requirements and maintain an effective learning environment:
- Cell phones and personal electronics may only be used before school, during lunch, and after school.
- No personal devices are allowed in class.
- Teaching staff will enforce this policy consistently.
- Portable electronic devices (radio/cassette/disc players, gaming devices, iPods/mp3 players, cell phones, etc.) are not permitted during school hours outside of lunch.
- Music use is allowed only under direct teacher supervision:
β’ Listening may occur on district-assigned computers with headphones.
β’ Music use will be connected to positive student behavior and instructional purposes only.
Challenge Exams β Quick Guide for Students
SISD encourages students to challenge themselves academically. Challenge Exams allow students to earn high school credit by demonstrating mastery of course material.
How It Works:
- Ask your principal about available Challenge Exams.
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the scheduled test date.
- The exam covers the entire course content.
- Students who score 85% or better will receive a βPassβ on their transcript.
β’ This credit will not impact GPA.
Additional Information:
- Not every course offers a challenge exam option.
- Each course may only be challenged once.
- A small testing fee may apply.
π’ NEW: Online Student Registration
We are excited to announce that SISD now offers ONLINE student registration to make the process faster and more convenient for families.
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Families can complete registration from home through our secure online system.
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If you experience any problems or have questions, please come into the school officeβour staff will gladly assist you and make sure your student is registered correctly.
Please take advantage of this new tool to simplify your registration process!
We ask that all families review these updates with their students to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Copies are also available at your school office and on the SISD website.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us create safe, productive, and challenging learning environments for all students.