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Expectations. Responsibility. Student Success.
The Mesabi East High School Handbook serves as a guide for students and families, outlining the expectations, policies, and procedures that help maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment. It provides important information about academic requirements, attendance, student conduct, and school activities.
By understanding these guidelines, students can take an active role in their education while contributing to a positive school community. The handbook helps ensure that everyone at Mesabi East works together to support learning, responsibility, and student success.
Expectations. Responsibility. Student Success.
The Mesabi East High School Handbook outlines important policies, expectations, and guidelines that help students understand school procedures and contribute to a safe, respectful, and successful learning environment.
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This section describes the facilities and resources available to students at Mesabi East. The information below explains how school spaces, technology, and services are used to support student learning and daily school activities.
You are welcome to place posters and notices around the building with permission from the Administration. Here are a few exceptions:
If your poster or notice is about something other than a school activity, just make sure to get approval from the Administration before posting. Please remove your approved posters once your event/activity is done. Unauthorized posters/notices will be removed and discarded.
In the morning, students arriving by bus will unload at doors 23 and 24.
Parents dropping off or picking up students should use door 6 for convenience and safety.
Each student gets a school email address to make it easier to stay in touch with teachers, the high school office, and different school activities. This email is meant to be used only for school-related things. Students are expected to check their email every day for important announcements and messages. In many cases, things like passes to leave early, discipline alerts, lunch account updates, and other important notices will come through email.
Students should sit in their designated areas in the gym during assemblies, events, or other activities.
To support student success, Mesabi East provides each student with an Apple iPad. These devices give students and teachers access to digital tools, lessons, and resources that make learning more engaging and reduce the need for traditional textbooks, calculators, and dictionaries.
Before receiving an iPad, students and their parents/guardians must review and sign the iPad Policy, which explains how to care for the device and the expectations for responsible use. We also offer an optional iPad insurance plan. This helps cover the cost of a protective case and provides a one-time replacement if the device is accidentally damaged. Families will receive information about coverage options, along with a form to review and sign.
Students are only allowed to use the locker that is assigned to them. Students are responsible for keeping their lockers in good condition and making sure the contents are appropriate.
It is a good idea for students to bring their own locks.
According to Minnesota state law, school lockers are the property of the school district, and the district always maintains control over them. This means school staff can remove personal locks and inspect the inside of lockers at any time, without notice, consent, or a search warrant. However, personal items inside a locker can only be searched if there is a reasonable suspicion that something inside violates the law or school rules. If a student’s personal belongings are searched, they will be notified as soon as possible, unless it interferes with an ongoing investigation.
If a student is found accessing another student’s locker, it could be considered trespassing and result in disciplinary action. If a student notices any vandalism to their locker, they should report it to the Administration right away.
If students lose clothing, books, or other materials, they should check with their teachers or bus drivers/transportation. We will do our best to return any items found to their owners, however if an owner cannot be found the item will be held in the office for a short period of time. It is helpful to label everything with your name when possible. Anything left unclaimed will be donated to a local charity or the kids’ closet.
If you arrive at school after 8:15 am, please stop by the office first to sign in and get a pass before heading to class. This ensures we keep accurate attendance records.
If you need to leave before the end of the school day, make sure to sign out at the office before you go. The only exception is for students who have permission to leave campus during lunch - no sign-out is needed in that case.
PSEO students are also expected to sign in and out so we are aware of when they are in the building.
Students are allowed to park in the designated student parking lots and must follow the school zone speed limits. If there is a safety concern, vehicles parked on school grounds may be searched by school staff or law enforcement.
During the school day, students are not allowed to go to their cars unless they have permission from the Administration or office staff. Students can only use their cars during the day with written permission from a parent and approval from the office.
Mesabi East uses audio and video surveillance to help maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone. Cameras are placed in public areas like hallways, entrances, and common spaces to monitor activity and discourage inappropriate behavior. These cameras are not used to invade privacy but to ensure safety, protect property, and address security concerns if they arise.
Footage is reviewed only when necessary and is handled in accordance with school policies to maintain confidentiality. By being aware of these measures, we can all contribute to a safer and more respectful school community.
Student visitors are not allowed at Mesabi East. If an adult wants to volunteer in a classroom, they need approval from the Administration and must pass a background check.
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