The administration expects that students will attend class daily except in cases of serious illness, extreme emergency, or calendar religious holidays. Teachers, students, parents/guardians, and administrators share responsibility for student attendance.

1. Teachers must maintain and report attendance daily.
2. Students must attend class and keep track of any absences. They must make up any work missed during absences.
3. Parents/Guardians must provide the school with updated phone numbers and must support the emphasis on regular daily attendance.
4. Administrators must enforce the attendance policy and regulation

Refer to right column for more information on attendance policies (absent notes, course credit, cut classes and tardiness, appeals, exemptions and notification).

No electronic devices, e.g., cell phones, Ipods, mp3 players, etc., will be used in school. If these devices are seen or heard, school personnel will ask for them and turn them in to the administration. These devices may be returned to the student at the end of the day.  For multiple infractions the parent or guardian must come to school to retrieve the items. Any student who refuses to hand over an electronic device when asked is subject to disciplinary action. Stamford High is not responsible for lost or stolen devices.

Students may not send or receive personal calls or text messages during the school day. Only those messages of an emergency nature will be considered

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for themselves, their peers, the staff and the school. Students must behave in school, on school campus, and at off-site functions in a manner that does not disrupt or interfere with the rights of other students and staff. Student behavior and disciplinary consequences are outlined in detail in the Board of Education Policy and Regulation Manual. (5131 pp. 1-21 and 5131.5 pp. 1-6). Disciplinary action for offenses includes removal from class, detention, Saturday school, and suspension. Major offenses occurring in school and some that occur in the community may be punishable by immediate suspension and possible expulsion from school. School rules apply to students in school, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored activities, such as dances and athletic competitions. The following is a summary of school rules: 

1. No student may leave school grounds during the day without administrative permission
2. No beepers, electronic communication devices, headphones, radios or boom boxes are allowed in school
3. Hall passes are required when classes are in session
4. Clothing that is offensive, disruptive, or inappropriate is forbidden (See Brd of Ed Regulation 5147-R)
5. Smoking in school, on school grounds, and at school-sponsored activities is prohibited
6. Profanity or vulgarity is not acceptable
7. Cheating and plagiarism are subject to academic and disciplinary Sanctions
8. Excessive absences or tardiness is not permitted
9. Gambling or card playing in school is forbidden
10. Class cutting or loitering in the hallways or on school grounds is not permitted
11. Refusal to identify self or to give correct identification is considered a form of insubordination

The following offenses are considered serious enough to warrant immediate suspension and possible expulsion from school for up to 180 days:

1.   Insubordination to a Stamford High School staff member
2.   Fighting
3.  Theft
4.  Vandalism and/or destruction of school property
5.  Excessive absences
6.  Assault
7.  Accumulation of minor offenses or excessive violation of any school rule
8.  Arson
9.  Pulling or attempting to pull a fire alarm
10.  Abuse or inappropriate use of computers and other technological equipment
11.  Any behavior that is disruptive of the education process or threatens the health or safety of students or staff
12.  Possession, consumption, or attempted sale of dangerous drugs, illegal narcotics or paraphernalia, or alcohol in the school or community   (mandatory suspension and recommendation for expulsion)
13.  Possession of any weapon, as defined by state statute, either in school or in the community (mandatory suspension and recommendation for expulsion)  

Stamford High School enforces the Dressing and Grooming Policy Number 5147 of The Board of Education and encourages students to dress in a manner that reflects pride in and respect for themselves, their school, and their community. To promote a positive, safe and non-disruptive learning environment, proper attire should be worn. Therefore, the following are some of the items prohibited from being worn in the Stamford Public Schools during the academic school day: 

1. Attire or accessories that portray disruptive, obscene writing or pictures
2. Attire or accessories that depict logos or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages
3. Shirts and/or blouses that reveal the abdomen, chest, breasts, or undergarments
4. See-through clothing
5. Shorts, miniskirts, or pants that reveal the upper thigh or undergarments
6. Other attire or accessories that, in the opinion of the principal, are not in good taste or depict vulgar, illegal, racial, or sexist viewpoints
7. Head coverings of any kind, including, but not limited to scarves, bandanas, masks, kerchiefs, athletic headbands, hoods, etc., except those worn for bonafide religious reasons
8. Footwear that damages floors or is a safety hazard
9. Sunglasses (unless required by a doctor’s order)
10. “Name” or other oversized metal belt buckles
11. Studded bracelets, oversized or multi-finger rings, belts or any other article of attire with spikes or studs attached