Downtown Void High School

“Preparing students for the afterlife and beyond.”

Student Handbook (Summary)

Core Expectations

  • Respect the autonomy, boundaries, and existence status of all students.
  • Attend assigned classes whenever possible (floating in the hallway does not count as attendance).
  • Report major temporal anomalies, possession attempts, or echo loops to staff.
  • Use haunting abilities responsibly and with consent.

A complete handbook is available in the Main Office and Library.

Haunting & Phase-Walking Policy

  • Walking through walls is permitted; walking through other students is not.
  • Jump scares, whispered names, and light flickers are allowed only in designated “Haunt Zones.”
  • Possession of staff members, classmates, or visitors is strictly prohibited.
  • Repeatedly replaying your death scene in shared spaces may trigger intervention from Counseling.

If you are unsure whether a haunting behavior is appropriate, ask a staff member or err on the side of “less dramatic.”

Technology & Temporal Devices

  • Do not attempt to access timelines outside your current placement via school networks.
  • Phone calls to the living world may be restricted or delayed for students experiencing intense grief.
  • Unauthorized time loops, rewinds, or “just one more try” attempts are not allowed during school hours.
  • Recording your death with school equipment is prohibited.

Violations may result in device restrictions, schedule adjustments, or mandatory counseling sessions.

Attendance & Resting Policies

  • Students are expected to attend homeroom and core classes daily.
  • If you fade, glitch, or temporarily vanish, please report to Counseling upon return.
  • Designated resting areas must be respected; do not disturb students in active rest or sleep.
  • Skipping class to haunt the rooftop, bathrooms, or unused stairwells is discouraged.

Note: Students who are still partially tied to the living world may have modified attendance requirements.

Conflict & Safety

  • Physical, emotional, or spectral bullying is not tolerated.
  • Threatening to drag someone “down with you” is considered a serious offense.
  • Staff will intervene if a student appears to be reenacting or escalating dangerous scenarios.
  • All students have the right to feel safe in hallways, classrooms, and resting spaces.

If you feel unsafe, unseen, or overwhelmed, please see Counseling or a trusted staff member immediately.