PTHS Student Handbook 2026-2027

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL Parents/guardians have the right to inspect any instructional material used as part of their child’s educational curriculum. A parent/guardian may request that his/her child be exempt from using a particular instructional material or program by completing a Curriculum Objection Form. This form can be requested by contacting the Main Office. TUITION-FREE RESIDENCY The following qualifications must be met before a student may attend Pontiac Township High School on a tuition-free basis when his parents or legal guardians are not residents of the District: 1. ​ That the student’s residence in the district is permanent. 2. ​ That the student’s residence in the district be for reasons completely independent of his desire to attend school within the district (i.e., financial ward of the court). 3. ​ That the individual’s standing “in loco parentis” execute a legally adopted agreement defining the circumstances to the school board.

WITHDRAWING STUDENT FROM SCHOOL 1. ​ Conference with parent/guardian.

2. ​ Conference with the counselor/sign withdrawal form. 3. ​ Administrative conference/signature on withdrawal form. 4. ​ Prior to withdrawal, all textbooks must be returned to Library personnel. Laptops and other

school-issued equipment must be returned prior to withdrawal. 5. ​ The student must remit all fees before withdrawal is finalized. 6. ​ Copy of drop sheet made and given to the student. 7. ​ Withdrawal form in cumulative folder for record and transfer purposes.