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STUDENTS OF LEGAL AGE
Every student eighteen (18) years of age or older will be deemed to be an adult and will
have legal capacity to act as such. Such students, like all other students, will comply
with the rules established by Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, pursue the
prescribed course of study, and submit to the authority of teachers and other staff
members as required by policy and state law.
Guidelines
1. Admission to School: The residence of an adult student who is not residing with a
parent/guardian will be considered the residence for school purposes.
2. Field Trips/Athletic Programs: Approved forms for participation will be required of
all students.
a. The form should indicate that the signature is that of the parent or the adult
student.
b. Sponsors or coaches will be required to confirm the ages of those students
signing their own forms.
3. Absence-Lateness-Truancy: Absence notes, normally signed by parents/
guardians, may be signed by adult students.
Excessive absences will result in consequences according to policy 3050P1 and will
be reported on the report card.
4. Suspension/Expulsion: All suspension and/or expulsion proceedings will conform
to the requirements of state statutes.
a. Notification of all such proceedings will be sent to paren ts/guardians.
b. Adult students, however, are permitted to represent themselves if they so
choose.
5. Withdrawal from School: Adult students may withdraw from school under their
own cognizance.
a. Counselors will guide and counsel potential dropouts and encourage their
continued attendance.
b. Parents will be notified of impending dropouts by the school.
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Students of Legal Age
6. Permission to Inspect Student Records: Adult students may request permission
to inspect their school records if they are eligible students according to FERPA.
7. Report Cards: Progress reports will be sent to the parent or legal guardian.
8. Excuses from School: The school will verify requests from students who wish to
leave school early for reasons such as job interviews, college visits, driver testing,
etc., with the organization being visited.
Permission to leave school early may be denied for what is considered a non -valid
reason.
9. Financial Responsibility: Students of legal age can be held financially responsible
for damage to school property.
Adopted: 05-17-2005 Reviewed: Revised: