I.D. Card Policy

 

  • All students will be required to wear the appropriate Southwood High School ID card.  The first ID card and lanyard will be provided at no cost.  ID cards are needed to enter the school
  • building, check-in, check-out, purchase breakfast and lunch, check out library books, purchase tickets to school activities, attend dances, and to identify students who leave campus during the school day.
  • The ID must be worn with an approved lanyard where it is plainly visible.  All means used to display IDs must be in compliance with the dress code.  IDs may be removed for P.E. classes or science labs but must be put back on BEFORE leaving the classroom. 
  • The ID is not to be defaced in any way including writing, cutting, or placing stickers on the card.  Students are required to purchase a new ID card if it is defaced in any manner and cannot be returned to its original state.
  • NO STUDENT is to be allowed on campus, except as specified above, without their ID being properly displayed.  If a student is found without an ID, he or she will be coded.  The penalties are the same for not having an ID as well as NOT WEARING an ID.
  • Replacement IDs will be made in the student center.  The cost is $5.  Replacement lanyards can be purchased in the student center for $2. Temporary IDs will be issued each morning BEFORE school from 8:10 am until 8:30 a.m. for $1.00 in the auditorium.
  • Noncompliance with these policies will result in the following disciplinary actions:

1st offense – One day of detention

2nd offense – Two days of detention

3rd offense – One day of In-School Suspension                

4th offense – Two days of In-School Suspension

5th offense—One day of suspension

6th offense – Two days of suspension

Additional offenses may include suspension/expulsion.

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