Students eighteen years of age or older shall follow all rules, regulations and procedures. When the custodial parent(s)/guardians of a child eighteen years of age or older will not allow the student to live with them and a notarized statement of this refusal is provided to the Department of Pupil Services, the following conditions apply:
School Assignment - The student's residence will determine school placement. (T.C.A.§49-6-3103)
Absences/Lateness/Truancy - Absence notes, normally signed by parents or guardians, may be signed by students.
Suspensions/Expulsions - All suspension and/or expulsion proceedings shall conform to the suspension policy of the Shelby County Board of Education. Students of legal age not residing with their parents/legal guardian are permitted to represent themselves.
Withdrawal from School - Students of legal age not residing with their parent/legal guardian may withdraw from school under their own cognizance.
Alcohol and Drugs - The use, possession, or distribution of alcohol or drugs in the building, on school grounds, or at school-sponsored activities is prohibited. Students under the influence of either shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, and police action without parental consent.
Permission to Inspect Student Records - Students of legal age may request permission to inspect their school record on a need-to-know basis only.
Excuses from School - The principal/designee may grant permission for students to leave school early for reasons such as job interviews, college visits, and driver testing. Permission to leave school early may be denied if the request is invalid or unreasonable.
Financial Responsibility - Students of legal age will be held financially responsible for damage to school property, unless Public Chapter 668 would apply.