Falcon Policies

Regular attendance at school is the law. When a student is absent from school, a parent/guardian is required to call the attendance office prior to 10:00 a.m. to report the absence.

Students that do not submit work in within a reasonable amount of time will be required to attend an Academic Recovery (AR) session. This is extra-help time after school.

Bus route information may be obtained by calling the Transportation Department at (205) 247-2400.

Students are not permitted to use such items (radios, CD players, cell phones, etc.) at school unless prior permission has been obtained from a school administrator.

School begins at 8:10 am and ends at 3:30 pm each day. Students arriving after 8:10 am will be counted tardy by their teacher. Students arriving after 8:10 am must be signed in by their parent/custodian through the main office.

Changes in class schedules will not be permitted unless an error has been made. The parent and counselor must approve all changes.

Central High School is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave campus prior to the completion of all assigned classes for that day.

Student clubs, athletics and performing groups may establish codes of conduct and consequences for rules/policy violations that are stricter for those student participants than those for students in general.

Deliveries to students during the school day is restricted to essential educational items.

Students will receive applications for participation in the Federal Lunch Program during registration. All parents/guardians must complete and return an application to the principals’ office or the cafeteria within the first week of school.

The library/media center has a varied collection of books and other materials on many subjects and offers opportunities for both research and enjoyment.

Some students must take prescription drugs and over the counter medication during the school day. These medications must be kept in the original container and must be deposited in one of the campus clinics.

As a means of improving attendance, Central High School will recognize those students who have “perfect attendance.”

All publications edited, printed or distributed in the name of Central High School shall be under the control of the principal, school administration, and Board.

Nine-week report cards will be distributed according to the Tuscaloosa City Schools’ schedule. Progress reports will be distributed at the beginning of the 4th week of each grading period to students.

CHS follows a modified block 5-period schedule. High school students must be enrolled for five (5) credits with one enrichment period per semester.

Students must be in compliance on the first day of school. Learn more about clothing items that are and are not permitted at CHS.

Students will be issued an ID badge at the beginning of school or at the time of enrollment at no cost to the student. Students will be required to wear the badge on a lanyard around the neck on the front of the body while on school grounds and at school functions.

Students should promptly report changes in mailing address, telephone number(s) or name to the appropriate attendance office.

Central High School student parking permits are sold for $15 per vehicle. Students must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle license plate number, description of the vehicle, and verification of liability insurance.

Time management between classes is an expected characteristic of all students at Central High School. Students are provided with 5 minutes between each block to arrive to their next class.

Students are not to use office or classroom phones except in case of emergencies. Students will not be allowed to use phones during instructional periods.

Textbooks are furnished by the State and are issued at the beginning of a course. Students are required to cover all textbooks.

Tutoring and enrichment activities will be offered afterschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm.

All visitors to campus must sign in at the Main Office and secure a visitor’s pass. Student age visitors are not allowed.