STUDENT HANDBOOK
Know what to expect at Archway.
The student handbook outlines everything families and students need to know — from academic policies and recovery expectations to daily procedures and student rights. We recommend reading it together before the first day.
Important Policies
A few expectations every student and family should know.
These policies help protect the safety, recovery, and learning environment of the Archway community. The summaries below highlight several important expectations; families should review the complete handbook and orientation materials for full school policies.
Dress Code & Clear Backpack Policy
No uniforms — just reasonable expectations.
Dress Code
Acceptable Clothing
- T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, polos, and button-downs
- Jeans, pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses of appropriate length
- Athletic wear that is not overly revealing
- Hats and head coverings for religious or personal expression
- Clean clothing in good condition
Not Acceptable
- Clothing with profanity, drug, or alcohol references
- Gang-affiliated or threatening imagery
- Overly revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
- Pajamas as outerwear
- Anything promoting drug use or paraphernalia
Clear Backpack Policy
Allowed
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC backpacks
- Clear purses of any size
- Small non-clear clutch or wristlet, maximum 5" × 8"
- Medical bags with documentation
Not Allowed
- Non-clear backpacks, duffel bags, or tote bags
- Large non-clear purses
- Any bag that conceals its contents from plain view
Important: Your student's backpack and belongings are subject to search by staff at any time on Archway Academy property — no prior notice required. This includes vehicles parked on or near campus.
Nicotine & Tobacco Policy
Archway is a recovery school — nicotine has no place here.
Nicotine and tobacco products are prohibited.
Archway Academy strictly prohibits all nicotine and tobacco products on campus and at school events. This includes cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco, nicotine pouches, hookah products, and any related paraphernalia.
Archway is intentionally designed as a recovery-centered school community. Keeping nicotine, tobacco, vaping products, and related paraphernalia off campus supports the safety, health, and recovery of the entire student body.