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Student Handbook

Free student handbook template — lay out attendance, conduct, grading, and safety policies for a school or training program in one document.

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This free student handbook covers 1. Welcome, 2. Attendance, 3. Code of Conduct, 4. Grading and Assessment, 5. Health and Safety with 14 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Student Handbook — [School/Program Name]

Academic Year: [Year] · Effective Date: [Date]

1. Welcome

Welcome to [School/Program Name]. This handbook explains what's expected of students and what students can expect from us during [Year/Term].

2. Attendance

Students are expected to attend [Percentage]% of scheduled sessions. Absences must be reported to [Contact/Office] within [Timeframe].

3. Code of Conduct

Students are expected to treat others respectfully, avoid academic dishonesty, and follow campus/classroom rules. Violations may result in [a warning, suspension, or dismissal], per the disciplinary policy.

4. Grading and Assessment

Grading scale: [e.g., A–F or Pass/Fail]. Grades are posted [Frequency] via [Platform/System].

5. Health and Safety

[Emergency procedures, first-aid contact, and how to report an incident.]

6. Communication

Official communication is sent via [Email/Portal]. Students should check it [Frequency].

7. Grievance Procedure

A student with a concern should first raise it with [Instructor/Advisor], then escalate to [Office/Role] if unresolved.

8. Acknowledgment

I have received and read the [School/Program Name] Student Handbook.

Student Signature: ______________________ Date: ____________

*Policies touching discipline, grades, or safety often need to match your state's education code or accreditor requirements — have this reviewed by your institution's compliance contact before distributing it as official policy.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
8 standard sections: 1. Welcome, 2. Attendance, 3. Code of Conduct, 4. Grading and Assessment, 5. Health and Safety, 6. Communication, …
14 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Growing teams

Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.

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Is this student handbook template really free?

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What does this student handbook cover?

This hr template includes 1. Welcome, 2. Attendance, 3. Code of Conduct, 4. Grading and Assessment. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This follows common HR practice, but requirements around notice, classification, and required disclosures shift by state and change over time. Get an employment attorney or HR professional to confirm compliance for your specific situation before relying on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 14 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

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