Frequently Asked Questions
For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of the questions we hear most frequently. We invite you to review our student handbook for more details or for clarification on our policies. If you still have questions, give us a call; we’re happy to help!
If students must miss school, please call the school office on the day of his/her absence.
What if my child needs to leave school early?
A parent or guardian must sign out and pick up students at the front office. Students with a valid driving license who can drive themselves may leave campus with prior written permission from a parent/guardian and approval from the principal.
Does Countryside HS offer breakfast and lunch?
We operate an excellent nutrition program at every campus in our school district. Our cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch every school day for a reasonable price. We also participate in the federal free and reduced price lunch program for those who qualify. For more information or to apply for free/reduced meals, please visit our district Food Services page.
Do you provide transportation services?
We are pleased to provide our students with safe, reliable transportation to and from school each day. We consider bus riding a privilege and expect all students to adhere to the rules for their own safety as well as the safety of others. For information on bus policies, schedules, and routes, please visit our district Transportation page.
What is Aeries Parent Portal, and how do I get a username and password to use it?
Parent Portal is another way we keep communication between home and school strong. It provides you with almost real time access to your child’s grades, attendance history, and other important information. To receive your log-in information, please complete our online form. We also encourage you to download the free app available from iTunes or Google Play so this information is always at your fingertips.
We expect our students to dress in an appropriate manner at all times. Student dress may not present a health or a safety hazard, violate municipal, county, or state law, or present a potential disruption of the educational process. Generally, we do not allow:
- Spandex, stretch cotton shorts, skirts, or dresses that measure more than three inches above the top of the kneecap when in a kneeling position.
- Torn, frayed, see through, or mesh clothing—even if worn over appropriate clothing.
- Spaghetti-straps or shirts and dresses with less than three inches of a sleeve.
- Clothing that exposes any part of the wearer's midsection, even if covered with or by appropriate clothing.
- Clothing with any logo, writing, symbols, or numbers that reflect violence, malicious behavior, offensive language, sexual innuendo, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or anything otherwise considered disruptive or gang related.
- Excessively baggy or large coats and sagging pants (i.e. gang-related, trench, or “goth” styles). We define "excessively baggy" as pants being bunched at the waist under a belt, pants with a low-hanging crotch, pants that cover the feet of the wearer or drag on the floor
- Non-prescription dark glasses worn on the face or head, hats, caps, or other headgear unless designated for a specific purpose.
- Exposed body tattoos and piercings (we allow up to two earrings per ear).
- Students on school property or at any school activity to wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jewelry, bandana, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other item perceived as evidence of membership in or affiliation with a gang.
Is Internet accessible while on campus?
Students can access the Internet for homework and school-related research from our computer lab, library, and some classrooms under the supervision of qualified school personnel. We expect our students to behave responsibly on school computer networks.
May my high schooler drive to and from school?
Yes, and student parking is available with a parking permit. However, students may not drive any time during school hours including class breaks and lunch periods. Also, students may not sit in their vehicles during the lunch period.