Student and Family Success Guide Year 2026-2027

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. The Student and Family Success Guide is to help students engage in learning and maximize their potential in preparation for their post high school life. Standards for attendance, achievement and personal conduct are articulated in this document, along with a variety of information about the operation of school.

The Student and Family Success Guide complements our School Improvement Plan and Profile of a Graduate, creating a set of foundational documents to guide our school. Students who understand how to engage in their learning, self-manage, contribute to the classroom and school life have excellent outcomes. The partnership between home, school and student is key to success, and common understanding of expectations is central to that partnership.

Thank you for becoming familiar with our operations and expectations. Working together, students will have an excellent learning and co-curricular experience at Nauset.

Be well,
Patrick Clark, Principal

General Expectations

We, the students and staff of Nauset Regional High School, believe that consideration for others, academic honesty, and personal responsibility are central to the Nauset experience. We welcome the diverse experiences that our fellow students and staff members bring to our school. Our expectation is that we treat others with respect and consideration, both within the classroom and outside of the classroom. We expect our students, with support and guidance, to develop the self-discipline and standards of workmanship that will enable them to complete, with a sense of pride and satisfaction, our tasks and obligations. The personal qualities that we develop during our four years at Nauset will be the foundations upon which we will build the rest of our lives.

Guiding Beliefs:

At Nauset Regional High School, we believe:

The partnership between home and school is formative to the educational and social development of students.
Arriving on time, every day, well prepared to teach and learn will result in a rich academic experience.
All are expected to work collaboratively to create healthy classroom communities.
Academic integrity is a universal norm which maximizes the teaching and learning process.
All are expected to demonstrate universal dignity and respect for people, property and the learning process at all times.
Kindness, tolerance and personal responsibility support our foundation of educational and democratic values.

Academics

Nauset Regional High School expects students to give priority to academic achievement and to assume responsibility for learning the skills and content of each course. Teachers design lessons to maximize student learning and in order for students to fully benefit, they are expected to be in attendance and work hard. Any student who experiences difficulty in a class should ask the teacher for extra help. Students must also complete all classroom and homework assignments daily, demonstrating quality work. Student achievement is the result of presence in class and completing assigned work. Consistent with Massachusetts regulations, 603 CMR 26.05(1), the Nauset Public Schools, through its curricula and materials, encourages respect for the human and civil rights of all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation. In accordance with district guidelines, families may request information from the building principal on available accommodations related to curriculum content.

Academic Integrity

In accordance with Nauset Regional High School’s mission to uphold rigorous academic standards and to develop responsible, ethical, and well-educated citizens, any form of cheating or plagiarism is not acceptable. Cheating is inappropriate, dishonest accessing or sharing of information, and/or gaining or providing unauthorized assistance. Plagiarism is submitting work that is not one’s own, either intentionally or unintentionally. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s stylistic approach, or another person’s written, visual, oral, video, artistic, or musical ideas without providing proper credit.

All assignments, including but not limited to, projects, posters, presentations, lab reports, essays, artistic media, homework, and exams are expected to be the student’s own work, and if outside sources are consulted they must be cited in MLA format.

NRHS practices follow MLA guidelines for citing generative Artificial Intelligence(AI). These guidelines apply to all students when using AI. The guidelines include the following:

Cite a generative AI tool whenever a person uses it to paraphrase, quote, or incorporate any content (text, image, data, or other) that AI created into their own work.
Acknowledge all functional uses of the tool (e.g., editing prose or translating words) in a note, your text, or other suitable location.
Take care to vet the secondary sources it cites.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

Reproducing, in any form, without citing source of origin
Cheating on a test or falsifying information
Giving someone an essay, lab report, project, or homework assignment with the knowledge/consent of it being used
Using AI to generate work without citing its use properly
Borrowing ideas, statistics, or facts (unless it’s common knowledge) without citing sources
Copying assignments
Cutting & pasting Internet information without citing sources
Paraphrasing another person’s words, either written or oral, without citing sources
Failing to put a direct quotation in quotation marks
Presenting artwork, charts, maps, presentations without citing sources
Taking research notes/photocopying from materials without citing sources
Using foreign language translators, either human or electronic
Submitting information from Internet sites as authentic

Consequences: All incidents of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action and the assignment will earn a zero.

Problem Solving and Resolution Process

For concerns related to academics, behavior, or any school matter

We value open communication and believe most concerns can be successfully addressed when families, students, and staff work collaboratively. The process below outlines how to resolve concerns in a fair, respectful, and timely manner.

Step 1: Collaborative Conversation at the Classroom or Department Level

Parents and students are encouraged to begin by discussing the concern directly with the teacher, staff member, or administrator involved.
When reviewing a concern, the following questions will guide the conversation:

Was the decision made fairly and impartially?
Was the decision consistent with school policies and expectations?
Did all individuals involved have an opportunity to share their perspective?

Step 2: Department Head Review

If the concern is not resolved through the initial conversation, it may be brought to the Department Head for further review and support.

Step 3: Assistant Principal Review

If additional help is needed, the concern may be elevated to the Assistant Principal, who will work with all parties to seek a constructive resolution.

Step 4: Principal Review (Written Concern)

If the issue remains unresolved, the Principal will review the concern. At this stage, the concern should be submitted in writing to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Step 5: Superintendent Review

If the individual is still not satisfied after the Principal’s review, the concern may be brought to the Superintendent for further consideration.

Report Cards/Progress Reports

Parents can monitor student progress and attendance online at their convenience through the Aspen X2 system which allows parents to have meaningful dialogue with their student about their achievement.

Report cards are posted to the Aspen/X2 Portal each quarter using letter grades as listed below: A+ = 97-100 A = 93-96 A - = 90-92

B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B - = 80-82

C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C - = 70-72

D+ = 67-69 D = 63-66 D - = 60-62

F = Below 60

I = Incomplete
*all Incompletes must be pre-approved by the school counselor and the teacher

Standardized Testing: Various standardized testing will be conducted at NRHS via the School Counseling Department. State mandated MCAS tests in ELA, Math and Science will be administered per state guidelines and dates. iReady Math and ELA assessments will be administered per district guidelines. Individual teachers, counselors and specialists may administer other tests that are considered appropriate for the student’s needs. ASVAB testing is available to all interested students. Students are asked to check with their school counselor regarding ASVAB and other standardized tests.

College Board Testing: SAT tests are administered at NRHS, usually in March, June and October. The PSAT is administered in October only. For information about other tests and locations, dates, deadlines, fees, and official registration packets see the School Counseling Department web page. Testing for ACT is available at other high schools. Go to www.act.org for more information.

Graduation Requirements and Competency Determination: Graduation requirement is 26 credits.

The following subjects must be included in each student’s four year program:

(26 Credit Minimum)

4 years English

3 years Social Studies (including US History)

4 years Math

4 years Science

4 years Wellness

All students must select seven full year courses or the equivalent each year.

Students must pass (6) units in the senior year regardless of their previous accumulation of credits.

Students who drop a course will receive a "W" (withdraw) if done before the deadline. Those who drop after the deadline will receive the grade earned, e.g., "WF" (withdrawal-failure). This grade will be on the report card and the permanent record.

Graduation Ceremonies: In order to walk in the graduation ceremony, seniors must have completed all Graduation Requirements and be in good standing prior to graduation. All school property must be returned and financial balances zeroed prior to graduation. In order to achieve the standing of valedictorian or salutatorian in the senior year, a student must have minimally completed four consecutive semesters at Nauset Regional High School by the end of their senior year. Calculations for the class Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be made at the end of quarter 2 of the senior year. Students meeting the graduation requirements during their standard four years of high school are invited to walk in a graduation ceremony in June. Students who require additional coursework after their standard senior year will take summer courses and graduate in August. Nauset Regional High School awards diplomas on these two specified dates annually.

Summer School: The Director of School Counseling or the Principal must approve all credit-yielding summer school programs in advance. All summer school courses will receive no credit nor have any effect on the student's grade or level unless this approval is obtained in advance. The maximum number of courses that may be submitted for summer school is two (2) from all accredited sources.

Homeschool/Virtual Academies and Transfers: Nauset Regional High school recognizes and accepts credits from only the two Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved Virtual Academies: (TECCA and Greater Commonwealth Virtual School) for transfer-in of homeschooled students.

No other regional or corporate online school or academy credit is accepted as Nauset transcript-worthy, resulting in a student automatically assuming grade 9 status upon registering from such an institution. The student would be expected to complete all Nauset Regional High School graduation requirements in order to earn a diploma.

Homework and Studying Expectations

This section provides guidance on homework expectations, emphasizing its role in reinforcing classroom learning and fostering independent study habits. By understanding these guidelines, students can effectively manage their assignments, ensuring they contribute to their academic growth and personal development. Students must regularly do intensive study at home to successfully complete high school. It is expected that students in grades 9 -12 complete ½ hour to 45 minutes per class or 2 - 3 hours per night.

Effective Homework

Has a clear educational purpose
Is connected to the instructional objectives of the class
Checks for understanding
Prepares the student for classroom instruction
Reinforces skills and concepts taught in class

Parent/Guardian Roles

Encourage and help your child find balance with their after school activities
Provide time for independent reading
Support your children by asking questions about their assignments
If there are any concerns with homework, you should encourage your child to speak to the teacher or contact the teacher directly

Student Responsibilities

Establish habits and routines of effective studying
Read for pleasure
Plan short or long term assignments by using a calendar, agenda, technology
Ask clarifying questions about an assignment
Understand the grading guidelines for each assignment

AP courses may require additional study and homework hours. When selecting these courses, parents/guardians and students should be mindful that self-discipline, work ethic and the ability to manage time effectively will be necessary for success. AP courses may have summer homework assigned to be completed prior to the start of the school year.

Vacation Expectations
No homework is to be assigned on 3-day weekends (Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Martin

Luther King Day or Memorial Day)

No homework is to be assigned during school vacations (Thanksgiving, December, February, and April breaks)

No summative assessment will be given upon the first day students return from vacation.
Policy Subcommittee 6/13/2019 -

Program of Studies

The Program of Studies outlines the courses, requirements, and opportunities available to students, serving as a roadmap for their academic journey and future success. Nauset offers such a rich diversity of offerings that students must carefully consider which courses are of greatest interest and align with their post-high school vision. Detailed descriptions of departments and courses offered can be found in the Program of Studies.

Independent Study and Student Career Orientation Education (SCORE)

Independent Study/ SCORE are unique learning experiences reserved for Seniors and scheduled via the Junior Year course selection process. A comprehensive proposal is submitted to the school counselor, including skills and knowledge to be gained and an outline of the Panel Exhibition to be presented in the Spring of Senior Year. The Director of School Counseling and Principal must approve all Independent Study or SCORE proposals to ensure the learning activities and work products meet our standard of rigor.

Special Education:

Special Education services are provided to students with a documented disability that affects their educational learning and academic progress. Services vary according to individual needs and will be determined by the IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team. Parents who are concerned that their child may have a disability impacting their educational progress should contact the School Counseling Office for more information.

Student Life

Activities/Clubs/Sports

In order to participate in Student Life Activities, including clubs and sports, students must meet the three standards of “Student in Good Standing”;

Passed 6 of 7 courses at last report card
Fulfilled discipline responsibilities, as assigned by an Assistant Principal
Submitted full payment for outstanding school financial obligations

Participation in Student Life Activities, including all co-curricular clubs and sports, on any given school day is allowed when students are present for the full school day, 8:35-2:57, unless approved by your Assistant Principal.

Clubs and activities vary from year to year based on student interest. An updated list is posted in the fall on the school website. Students interested in forming a new club should submit a written proposal to an Assistant Principal.

Extracurricular activities sponsored by the district are non-discriminatory in that:

1. The school provides equal opportunity for all students to participate in intramural and interscholastic sports; 2. Extracurricular activities or clubs sponsored by the school do not exclude students on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.

Community Service Program: Students are encouraged to volunteer in our communities during the summer and throughout the school year. All community service hours must be approved by community service coordinator. Please see our website for examples of community services.

At Senior Awards Night, NRHS recognizes grade 12 students for their documented participation in community service activities.

Dances: Students are reminded that dances are open to current NRHS students. Non-Nauset homecoming and Prom guests require a permission form which must be completed at least one week prior to the event and a parental signature is required. The maximum age of any guest is 20 years old unless approved by school principal.

Foreign Travel: Knowledge of the language is not required for participation in this cross cultural program. Students may miss school and are expected to be in good standing. Students must pay for all travel costs.

Fundraising: Any group wishing to sponsor any fundraising must obtain prior approval from the Principal and the Nauset Regional School Committee. The sale of food during the school day is prohibited by law except through the school lunch program.

School Council: All public schools in our state have a mandated School Council consisting of parents, teachers, students and administrators. The Council meets monthly to discuss issues, review the student handbook and serve as an advisory group for the principal.

Student Council: Student Council is the official student voice, facilitating communication and understanding between the students, faculty, school committee and administration. Members are elected each spring with representatives from each class.

Council functions are:

to promote school spirit and a positive atmosphere for learning
to encourage cooperation among the classes
to sponsor and coordinate student activities
to determine student opinion and lobby on matters of curriculum and policy
to foster qualities of leadership and responsibility among all NRHS students
to encourage community involvement and betterment.

Council meetings are open to all (this does not apply to executive board meetings).

The Student Council oversees all student elections, using a majority vote system.

Tutoring: Tutoring is available through the National Honor Society. All tutoring arrangements are informal and have no effect on the student's grade. Neither after school nor summer tutoring will be accepted for credit nor have any effect on the student's permanent record or course level. Tutoring can never be used to advance to the next level if a student has failed a course.

Sports: Visit nausetsports.org for all information (schedules, rosters, etc.). The school currently offers:

Fall Sports:

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Football

Field Hockey

Boys Golf

Girls Volleyball

Football Cheerleading

Boys/Girls Cross Country

Winter Sports:

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Boys Swimming

Girls Swimming

Boys Ice Hockey

Girls Ice Hockey

Wrestling

Spring Sports:

Baseball

Softball

Boys Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse

Boys/Girls Tennis

Boys/Girls Track & Field

Coed Sailing

Girls Golf

The unethical and degrading use of Social Media related to athletics, including “dragging” a teammate, coach, official or opponent by posting negative, insensitive or demeaning language, images, photos or video is never allowed and will result in athletic department and code of conduct consequences.

Student-athletes must have an active physical on physical on file with the Athletic Director and meet all requirements of the M.I.A.A. M.I.A.A. penalties are fixed and not subject the local appeal process.

Attendance

Nauset Regional High School promotes the Massachusetts Department of School Elementary and Secondary Education high-quality attendance standard of 95%.

The School Day:

The school's responsibility for students ends at the conclusion of the school day or school-sponsored activity. The regular school day is from the time the student boards the school bus until the student leaves the school bus. For students who drive, it is from the time the student arrives on campus until the student leaves the campus at the end of the day. Note that once students arrive on campus, they are expected to attend classes. The campus is not to be used as a meeting place before a truancy. Such action will result in discipline and loss of driving privileges.

Absences: If a student is absent from school, the parent should email nrhsattendance@nausetschools.org on the day of the absence before 8:00am.

Attendance Expectations:

Student academic achievement and emotional health correlate strongly, and both are heavily informed by student attendance. To help everyone maintain the highest possible academic well-being, a student absent from 9 or more class meetings per course in one semester cannot meet the full scope of a curriculum, and may not earn credit. A Student Assistance Team will intervene when a negative attendance pattern emerges.

1. Attendance Expectations

DESE Benchmark: Nauset Regional High School aligns with the attendance benchmarks the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools (DESE) set forth. DESE evaluates schools based on a 95% attendance rate. Achieving this benchmark is essential for maintaining the school's ranking and overall performance evaluation, which colleges consider when assessing applicants.

Equivalent Days Missed: Achieving a 95% attendance rate equates to missing, at most, nine days of school per year. Attendance data will be tracked per class, meaning at the end of semester or year a student may not have the same number of class absences in each of their courses. Similarly, missing nine class sessions in the same subject because of dismissals or tardies will lead to the same responses and consequences.

Treatment of Absences: DESE does not differentiate between excused and unexcused absences in their attendance data collection. Therefore, all absences, regardless of the reason, are considered when calculating the school's attendance rate.
School sponsored field trips or sports contests are considered school business and an extension of school learning and do not count as an absence.
During students junior and senior year, 3 college visits are allowed during the school year and do not count as an absence. It is a student responsibility to obtain and file official documentation of the college visit group information session and tour in the event that a Student Assistance Team Support Meeting is called due to chronic attendance issues.

2. Student Assistance Team Support

Nauset Regional High School acknowledges that extenuating circumstances may contribute to student absences. Our Student Assistance Team will address individual circumstances.

The Student Assistance Team will include school administrators, counselors, teachers, and other relevant staff members. The team will communicate with families to discuss student absences and identify underlying issues or challenges.

The primary goal of the Student Assistance Team is to provide support and assistance to students and families, working collaboratively to improve attendance and address any barriers to regular school attendance.
At a Student Assistance Team Support Meeting students will be invited to present documentation and that could provide rationale for the chronic attendance status.

3. Communication and Support

Parents/guardians will be notified promptly of student absences, and communication channels will remain open to discuss any concerns or challenges related to attendance.

The school will provide resources and support services to students and families as needed, including academic assistance, counseling, and referrals to community resources.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation

The school will regularly monitor attendance data to track progress toward the DESE benchmark and identify trends or patterns in student absences.
Parents and students should regularly monitor X2 to maintain an awareness of their absences.

The Student Assistance Team will be evaluated periodically to gauge impact on improving student attendance and overall academic success.
The Student Assistance Team will hear appeals under the leadership of the grade-level Assistant Principal.

5. Conclusion

Nauset Regional High School is committed to fostering a culture of regular attendance and providing necessary support to students and families to overcome any obstacles to attendance. By working together, we can ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential academically and contribute positively to our school community.

Attendance: Credit and Enrollment

Students who drop out and then wish to return during the same school year will receive no credit for the year, if, during the period of non-registration, they miss eighteen or more school days. Failure to earn credit in a class due to attendance will not inhibit a student from continuing on to the next sequential course. However, these will not count toward the total number of credits that must be completed for graduation.

Tardiness and Dismissals: Attendance in class is vital to academic success. Students who are

tardy to school or dismissed from school are subject to the following:

Fifth tardy or dismissal in a quarter detentions are assigned
Each subsequent tardy or dismissal in a quarter detention is assigned.

The purpose of our tardy policy is to avoid classroom disruption, maximize student learning and to instill habits of responsibility and courtesy. Punctuality is a habit that represents real-life practice. Tardiness is disruptive to the class and individual student who has missed instruction. It is the responsibility of both parent and student to ensure that the student is on time and students are expected to monitor their tardy tally. Students who drive and fail to meet attendance standards may lose driving privileges. The bus is always on time. During extreme inclement weather the Principal may choose to allow students to pass directly to the first block with no tardy implications.

Dismissals: To be dismissed, students bring a parental note to the attendance office before 8:30 am, where students will receive a pass from the attendance office. The dismissal roster for each school day is printed and signed by the principal at 8:35am. Only in the event of an emergency parents and guardians should call the main office for emergency dismissal. If returning to school, students must sign in at the attendance office and attend class. Students who are dismissed are expected to sign out in the main office and exit the campus immediately.

Students on Campus: Students must be in class if they are on campus during school hours (8:35-2:57). Students are not permitted to be on campus during regular school hours for other reasons including visiting, typing or working on papers.

Tardiness to Class: Students are expected to be in class at the scheduled start time. Teachers may discipline students for class tardiness. Students who do not respond to teacher discipline will be referred to the Assistant Principal’s office.

Before and After School:

Campus is open at 8:10 a.m. Students should wait in Cafeteria/Courtyard until 8:30 a.m. unless they are with a faculty member. Students should be seated and ready to learn at the start of the first block of 8:35 a.m..

Students present after 2:57 p.m. are to be actively, positively engaged in school life under the supervision of a teacher, advisor or coach. Teachers hold regular extra help hours which can be found on a course syllabi and posted in the classroom.

Daily Schedules
(Half Day, Late Starts)

Updated 7/15/26

Daily Schedule Monday, Wednesday and Friday:

There are no bells signaling the start of end of classes with the exception of the bell that sounds the end of the day at 2:57
Students have four eighty-five minute classes per day with a passing time of four minutes.
The schedule is a seven block waterfall over two days. The fourth block on the second day repeats the first block from the first day.
There are two different thirty minute lunches. Lunch 1 happens during the first thirty minutes of Block 3. Lunch 2 happens during the last thirty minutes of Block 3.
Lunches are organized by building

Schedule

Block 1- 8:35 - 10:00 (85 minutes)
Block 2 - 10:04 - 11:29 (85 minutes)

1st Lunch 11:33-12:03-

A, C, F, N

2nd Lunch 12:58-1:28 -

B, D, E, G

Block 4 - 1:32 -2:57 (85 minutes)


Block 1 - 8:35-10:00	1	5	2	6	3	7	4	1
Block 2 - 10:04-11:29	2	6	3	7	4	1	5	2
Block 3 - 11:33-1:28 Lunch 1 11:33-12:03 Lunch 3 12:58-1:28	3	7	4	1	5	2	6	3
Block 4 - 1:32-2:57	4	1	5	2	6	3	7	4

Flex Schedule Tuesdays and Thursdays:

On Tuesdays and Thursdays we run a Flex Schedule.
Students have four 75-five minute classes per day with a passing time of four minutes.
Between the first and second class of the day is a flex period of 36 minutes.
The first Tuesday of a two week cyle will be a Flex period will be a hub. The remaining 3 Flexs will be students self scheduling with their current teachers.

Flex
Block 1 - 8:35-9:50	1
Flex - 9:54-9:30	Hub/Flex
Block 2 - 10:34-11:49	2
Block 3 - 11:53-1:38 Lunch 1: 11:53-12:23 Lunch 2: 1:08-1:38	3
Block 4 - 1:42-2:57	4

Half Day Schedule (grab and go lunch served after 4th block)

Block 1 8:35 - 9:20 (45 minutes)

Block 2 9:24 - 10:09 (45 minutes)

Block 3 10:13 -10:58 (45 minutes)

Block 4 11:02 - 11:47 (45 minutes)

buses leave at - 11:57

One Hour Delay

Block 1 9:35 - 10:40 (65 minutes)
Block 2 10:45 - 11:50 (65 minutes)

Block 3 with Lunch 1 - Lunch 11:55 - 12:25 (30 minutes), Class 12:30 - 1:35 (65 minutes)

Block 3 with Lunch 2 - Class 11:55 - 1:00 (65 minutes), Lunch 1:05 - 1:35 (30 minutes)

Block 4 - 1:40 - 2:57 (77 minutes)

Two Hour Delay

Two Hour Delay Schedule Clarification:

- Block 1 - 10:35 - 11:25 (50 minutes)
- Block 2 with Lunch 1 - Lunch 11:30 - 12:05, Class 12:05 - 12:55 (50 minutes)
- Block 2 with Lunch 2 - Class 11:35 - 12:25 (50 minutes) , Lunch 12:25 - 12:55
- Block 3 - 1:00 - 1:55 (55 minutes)
- Block 4 - 2:00 - 2:55 (55 minutes)

Snow Days: If school is canceled an announcement will be made via the school’s automated calling system and Social Media.

Lunch: Lunches are provided daily in the cafeteria. During lunch, students are expected to remain in the cafeteria and courtyard, where supervision is provided. Students at lunch are NOT permitted in other buildings and must leave their eating areas clean. No food or drink is to be taken into classrooms at any time. The school menu can be found here. Students are NOT permitted to go to the parking lot or leave campus during lunch or any other time during the school day. Going to the parking lot or leaving campus may result in consequences including loss of driving privilege.

Student PIN #: All students will be issued a student ID and PIN #. Every student must use their student PIN # to access lunch, breakfast or snacks. For more information about school lunches, nutrition and menus please visit our website. If you do not have your pin please contact the Nauset Public Schools Business Office at 508 255 8800 x 7000.

School Counseling

The School Counseling Department provides and assists in academic, social-emotional and career development for all students in collaboration with parents, teachers and staff. Recognizing each student as a complex and unique individual, counselors use a holistic approach to help ALL students achieve excellence.

Nauset’s school counseling program is aligned with the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling. Counselors deliver a standards-based curriculum to ALL students in Grades 9-12 through individual counseling and small group counseling. A major area of focus is guiding students toward greater independence in preparation for transition to college or the workforce.

While students are the primary focus of counselors, positive relationships with families, teachers, and the community are also crucial to the success of the program.

Students should see the School Counseling Office Administrative Assistant to make appointments with counselors.

The services of adjustment counselors are also available to all students who are in need of additional support. Referrals to school adjustment counselor are made by the school counselor.

Parents concerned about their student are encouraged to call the School Counseling Office at 508-255-1510.

Scholarships and Awards: Awards based on academic, extracurricular, and leadership achievement are awarded to students grade 9-12 each year.

Local organizations and individuals sponsor annual scholarships for graduating seniors on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. A list of scholarships and procedures for application are available on our website.

School Records: School records are available for inspection. This information is confidential and cannot be shared with anyone outside of the school without written permission. Your permanent record consists of name, address, phone number, birth date, parents, courses and grades while your “Temporary Record” consists of test scores, class rank, teacher comments. You may obtain copies for a reasonable fee. You may also have them interpreted for you. Requests for inspection of record and should be made in writing to the school principal at least two days prior to the date you want to view the records. Copies of student record rights are available upon request.

This will serve as notification that under Massachusetts Student Record Regulations 603 CMR 23.07 11(4)(g), schools have the authority to send a student’s complete records to a new school, without prior parental consent when the student is transferring out of Nauset Regional High School.

Transportation

Buses: The regular buses depart at the end of the school day. Students may take a different bus other than the bus established by Cape Cod Collaborative, Inc in conjunction with NRHS Administration pending sufficient seating. The process is the parent calls the main office, the student is given a note from the main office, and the student waits at desired bus until all typical ridership loads. A late bus is provided at 4:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and drops off students along the main roads of the region's towns. Parents and students are given notice that our buses are equipped with audio and video recording equipment promoting safe student transportation.

Driving and Parking: Driving to school is a privilege which can revoked due to irresponsible or reckless behavior with a car, tardy arrival to school, leaving campus without permission, being in the parking lot during the school day, parking outside of designated areas or failing to obey regulations. Students may not drive to a field trip. Student vehicles on campus are liable to be searched at any time.

Code of Conduct and Discipline

Violations

Violations of the code of conduct referred to the assistant principal are below:

This list is not all-inclusive and cannot be interpreted as putting limitations on disciplinary actions if warranted by circumstances.

Being in the parking lot or going to a vehicle without permission
Chronic tardiness
Class Disruption
Continual disregard of school rules
Dangerous behavior*
Distribution or display of obscene materials
Driving after privilege is suspended
Failure to comply with the reasonable request
Failure to meet obligations
Fighting, physical confrontation, assault, physical contact or verbal confrontation -
Forging/altering a pass, dismissal note
Intentional damage to property
Intimidation, hazing or harassment
Leaving school without permission, cutting class, being in an unauthorized area
Making a telephone call to excuse yourself or another
Misbehavior on the bus
Noncompliance/ Violations of rules
Paraphernalia
Possession of a weapon or look-alike weapon or other dangerous objects
Possession or use of alcohol, drugs
Possession or use or distribution or selling or conspiracy to sell or distribute drugs and
Reckless/dangerous driving on school grounds
Serious disruption
Setting a false alarm*
Setting a fire*
Smoking or display of a cigarette, cigar, pipe, tobacco substance, or use or display of a lighter, match or other tobacco paraphernalia including "electronic" cigarettes, vaping or other nicotine products. Refer to State Law for more information
Theft, gambling or vandalism*
Threat to a staff member
Truancy: Full or Part Day
Verbal abuse or insolence to a staff member

Consequences

After School Detention: Detention is assigned by an administrator and is held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-3:55 p.m.

Saturday School: Saturday School may be assigned for disciplinary reasons. It is held on select Saturdays during the school year from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Students are expected to be on time and come with books and other school materials and to be engaged in schoolwork for the entire 3.5 hours of Saturday School.

Suspensions: During a suspension all privileges and participation in all other school activities and extracurricular activities such as sports, drama, and field trips are suspended. Students are responsible for class material covered during a suspension. Students who are suspended will have equal amount of days of suspension to make up any missed homework and long-term assignments. Missed tests and quizzes must be made up within one week following the suspension and will receive full credit. The teacher has the option of allowing the student to complete missed lab assignments or to assign another comparable assignment for full credit. It is the responsibility of the student to make all arrangements for completing missed work. A parental conference with the school administration is required, each time a student is suspended, prior to the student being readmitted to school. Students are not allowed on campus during a suspension for any reason. Suspensions will not be postponed for any reason.

Suspensions are used in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71 §§ 37H, 37H1/2, 37H3/4.

37H: (a) Any student who is found on school premises or at school-sponsored or school-related events, including athletic games, in possession of a dangerous weapon; a controlled substance may be subject to expulsion from the school or school district by the principal.

(b) Any student who assaults a principal, assistant principal, teacher, teacher's aide or other educational staff on school premises may be subject to expulsion from the school or school district by the principal.

37H1/2: Upon the issuance of a criminal complaint charging a student with a felony or upon the issuance of a felony delinquency complaint against a student, the principal may suspend such student for a period of time when student's continued presence in school would have a substantial detrimental effect on the general welfare of the school.

37H3/4: (b) Any principal at a student meeting or hearing, when deciding the consequences for the student, shall consider ways to re-engage the student in the learning process; if alternative remedies have been employed and their use and results were unsuccessful, or following a direct response to a specific incident where the student's continued presence in school would pose a specific, documentable concern about the infliction of serious bodily injury or other serious harm upon another person a principal may suspend the student.

Hazing

The School Committee recognizes the right of all students to participate through competition or open admission to all clubs, activities, and sport programs and, therefore, prohibits the practice of "hazing". "Hazing" is also a violation of the Massachusetts State Law.

"Hazing" means any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, or other substance, or any other brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation. Any sponsor who knowingly allows hazing to occur will be removed from said position punished under Mass. General Laws. Any student found guilty of encouraging and/or participating in such practices shall be suspended and/or expelled from the school and prohibited from any further participation in extracurricular activities or school programs. Legal actions will be initiated.

Student Safety Monitoring

Searches, Including Drug Sniffing Dogs: All students have a right to be educated in a safe and healthy environment. To preserve this right, school officials will take appropriate action whenever it is felt that the health or safety of students is in jeopardy. One such action may include a general search of the student(s), locker(s), desks or other personal property items brought onto the school premises or brought to school functions. Students’ cars, lockers or backpacks are not considered private property for purpose of general administrative search.

Nauset Regional High School may employ trained drug sniffing dogs to conduct random unannounced searches of student’s cars, lockers and backpacks. Such searches will be conducted in a manner consistent with the recognized rights of students and for the purpose of promoting a safer school environment. The Nauset Regional School Committee has approved the use of drug sniffing dogs on the high school campus. Such use will be in full compliance with all federal and state regulations governing this area.

Nauset Regional High School reserves the right to conduct an individual search of a student or his/her property whenever school officials have reasonable suspicion. If there is reasonable suspicion that a student is in possession of, using, distributing, or under the influence of illegal substances, including alcohol, the student will be searched.

Safe Searches: Searches may include the use of handheld wands and requesting students to empty their pockets and belongings. If a student refuses to comply with a search request, their parents will be notified to pick them up. The refusal, along with other evidence, will be considered an admission of guilt regarding the reason for the search.

Breathalyzer Use: Any student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol on school grounds or at any school sponsored function may be subject to a breathalyzer test administered by the Principal or Principal’s Designee. Determination will be based on: gait, speech, odor. Administrators will utilize the guidance of the School Resource Officer to conduct breathalyzer tests.

Nauset Public Schools
Synopsis of Federal Civil Rights Laws and District Coordinator Information

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Coordinator: Victoria Saldana, ext. 7005

Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation, and denial of benefits based on race, color or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Title VI is codified at 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.; regulations have been promulgated under it in the Code of Federal Regulations at 34 CFR Part 100 (available at https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-vi/education-and-title-vi ).

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Coordinator: Matthew Kravitz ext. 7003

Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation, and denial of benefits based on sex in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX is codified at 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; regulations have been promulgated under it at 34 CFR Part 106 (available at https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination ).

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Coordinator: Matthew Kravitz ext. 7003

Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation, and denial of benefits based on disability in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Section 504 is codified at 29 U.S.C. 794; regulations have been promulgated under it at 34 CFR Part 104 (available at https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/disability-discrimination )

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Coordinator: Deirdre L’ltalien ext. 7010

The regulations implementing the ADA provide that: “A public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under this part, including any investigation of any complaint communicated to it alleging its noncompliance with this part or alleging any actions that would be prohibited by this part. The public entity must make available to all interested individuals the name, office address, and telephone number of the employee or employees designated pursuant to this paragraph.” (34 CFR 35.107(a)

Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 Coordinator: Matthew Kravitz ext. 7003

This federal statute prohibits states from denying equal educational opportunities to an individual based on certain protected classifications including national origin. It specifically prohibits denying equal educational opportunities by failing to take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation by its students in its instructional programs (20 USC S1203(f)

Mass. General Laws CH.76, S5 Coordinator: Matthew Kravitz ext. 7003

This state law provided that “no person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.”

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Coordinator:Victoria Saldana ext.7005

Title I is designed to help disadvantaged children meet challenging content and student performance standards. Staff should know that special education students are not deemed ineligible for Title I services simply because they receive special education services. Also school districts must ensure that Title I funds are not being misused (e.g. referring a limited English proficient student to a Title I program in order to meet the student’s language needs rather than providing an ESL program/class).

Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71B Coordinator: Matthew Kravitz ext. 7003

Governs the education of children with disabilities. Section 6 relates to the assignment of children to special education classes. Regulations have been promulgated under c. 71B at 603 CMR 28.00.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Coordinator: Matthew Kravitz ext. 7003

The goal of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is to ensure that each homeless child or youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to other children and youths.

State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in education. In the Nauset Public Schools, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, homelessness, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin with regard to admission and in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities.

2026-2027 School Year