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School committee approves Coventry High handbook changes, advances dress-code policy

5920258 · October 10, 2025
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The committee approved several Coventry High School handbook changes, including new exam-exemption criteria by grade, and approved a first reading of student dress-code policy JICA that mirrors new handbook language on disruptive attire.

The Coventry School Committee approved updates to the Coventry High School handbook and advanced the student dress-code policy JICA in a first reading, with both measures passing on 4–1 votes.

Assistant Superintendent Amy Anzalone described proposed exam-exemption criteria targeted by grade level. Under the proposal, freshman year will be the first year all students take exams. Tenth graders would be eligible for exam exemption in a class if they meet one of the following for that subject: a 92.5 average or higher, proficiency in math and English Language Arts on the PSAT, and fewer than 10% unexcused…

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