B. Council members question Dean, witnesses and the student about the nature of the charge and the circumstances. C. Advisor speaks on behalf of student if requested by the student (written statement if applicable). D. Student speaks or reads personal statement. E. Student, Dean and advisor are further questioned by the Council about the nature of the student and the case. F. Dean, advisor and student leave the room. G. Judicial Council discusses case, reviews similar cases and prepares recommendation. After the Hearing A. Judicial Council Chair delivers recommendation to the Dean of Students. B. Dean informs student and parents of the school’s decision in writing. Please note: Judicial Council offenses may be reported to the National Honor Society Sponsors and Selection Committee to determine eligibility and/or status. VIII. GENERAL POLICY INFORMATION Accident Reporting Any time a student is injured or is involved in an accident anywhere on NSA grounds or during a school-sponsored activity, the student should immediately notify his/her teacher, sponsor of the activity or Dean of Students. All accidents must be reported on an accident report form and promptly turned in to the Upper School Office. Accident forms may be obtained from the nurse. Emergency Closings In the event of an emergency closing the following will be considered standard policy: 1. Every attempt will be made not to close until 12:00 noon once school is in session for the day. 2. Announcements will be made on radio and TV stations immediately (WTKR, WAVY, WVEC, WTAR). 3. Email will be sent from the school to each family’s @nsacademy.org email address. It is the family’s responsibility to forward this account to another preferred email account if the @nsacademy.org school account is not frequently checked. 4. In the event of closing for bad weather before school opens: a. an announcement will be made on the above stations by 6:45 a.m. b. an email will be sent to your family’s @nsacademy.org account by the school’s administration c. information will be posted on the school’s website 5. If school is cancelled, all after-school and evening activities are also cancelled. Field Trips Field trips are planned throughout the year. These enriching activities are age-appropriate and support academic and cultural development. In order for a student to be able to participate, the “Permission and Release for Off-Campus Activities” form must be on file.
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