A Mesabi East commitment to student growth, opportunity, and direction.
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 explains how parents and community members stay connected with Mesabi East. The information below outlines communication practices, access to student information, and ways families can stay involved in school activities.
PowerSchool is our main way of communicating with families regarding attendance, grading, and behavior. We also use other methods like phone calls, emails, letters sent home, and text messages to stay connected.
PowerSchool can be accessed via their app or online using the parent portal. Login credentials are sent home with students at the beginning of each school year.
In line with the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act, we want to let you know that we publish "Directory Information" for current students when requested. If you, as a student or a parent/guardian, prefer not to have this information shared, you can submit a written request to the school to opt out.
Students who are eighteen or older and attending Mesabi East are expected to follow the same rules as students under eighteen. The only exception is for 18-year-olds who no longer live at home with their parents or guardians.
These students can write their own notes, but only if their parents or guardians notify the school in writing they approve of the student doing so, and after confirmation from the Administration.
If a student moves out of the district or leaves Mesabi East during the year, the parent or guardian needs to contact the school. The student will also need to complete a check-out process and form to make sure all materials are returned, and any obligations are taken care of. The checkout form will include communication with teachers, return of materials, and updated grades. The form is available on the website.
If a student moves into the district, information from their previous school should be given to the school regarding current enrolled courses, current grades, and should include an academic transcript.
The school may charge fees for certain courses or activities that are considered extra-curricular, non-curricular, or outside the core education requirements. These fees could cover things like:
Students and families are also responsible for any obligations related to lost, damaged, or overdue materials, as well as overdue lunch accounts. Not paying these obligations could impact a student’s ability to participate in things like graduation, extra-curricular activities, and school events, including dances.
Anyone wanting to do a fundraiser needs to fill out a Fundraising Request Form and get approval from the Administration before making any plans. You can pick up the form from the high school office.
If there is an emergency, messages can be passed on to students through the high school office. There is also a phone in the office that students can use - with permission - to call parents in case of emergencies.
The Daily Bulletin, which includes important info for students, will be shared during 1st period each day. You can also find it posted around the school, and on the District Website.
Students are expected to check their school email daily, as it is the main way for teachers, staff, and administrators to communicate important messages.
Mass communications are also sent out via PowerSchool. Please make sure your contact information is accurate (phone number, email, and mailing address).
All groups not sponsored by the school must obtain approval from the Administration before selling, distributing, or scheduling the delivery of materials on school property.
Parent-teacher conferences are held in the fall and winter of each year and all parents are invited. Parent-teacher conferences are a great way for parents and teachers to connect, talk about how their student is doing, work through any challenges, and find ways to support their growth and success together.
In addition, teachers are also available for meetings at any time throughout the year that work for both parties. You can contact a staff member by phone or email to set something up. Contact information for teachers can be found in the staff directory on the website.
Student records are maintained in accordance with state and federal laws to ensure accuracy, privacy, and confidentiality. These records include personal information, academic history, attendance, health information, and disciplinary actions.
Parents/guardians and eligible students (18 years or older) have the right to access and review these records, request corrections if inaccuracies are found, and control the release of specific information.
The school will only share student records with authorized personnel or agencies as permitted by law or with written consent from the parent/guardian or eligible student. For more information or to request access to records, please contact the Administration.
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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