Transcript Student-Parent Handbook - West Liberty High School

West Liberty High School
Student-Parent
Handbook
S.O.A.R. to
Success
2010-2011
S.O.A.R. to Success!
 Our Comet Code to promote POSITIVE
BEHAVIORS:
 Self-Discipline
 Ownership
 Achievement
 Respect
Self-Discipline
 Be in the classroom before the bell rings.
 Wear appropriate clothing.
 Use cell phone only in designated areas.
 Wear your ID badge around your neck at all
times.
Ownership
Bring planner, writing utensil, and other
classroom materials.
Take pride in your school.
Take off hats when entering the
building.
Report any serious concerns to staff.
Achievement
Be on time to all classes.
Complete work on time.
Be leaders by words and examples.
Check in/out when leaving the
building during school day.
Respect
Respect rights of all students and staff.
Listen to and follow directions from staff.
Treat others the way
you want to be treated.
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The Student-Parent Handbook may
be accessed on the school website.
It is the responsibility of you, as the
student, to read and understand all
policies.
Following are major points…
Attendance (p.7)
 Students are expected to be in class and
on time, ready to learn.
 Tardies, truancies, unexcused absences,
and excessive absences will result in
consequences.
Tardies (p.8)
 If a student has more than 1 tardy,
he/she will serve a 15 minute detention.
 Excessive tardies (more than 5) will
result in an attendance contract.
 A student may be dropped from a class
with a “WF” if they are tardy 7 times.
Unexcused Absences (p.7)
 Parents/guardians have 1 day to call or write a note
excusing a student from school.
 An unexcused absence is defined as an absence not
cleared by a parent/guardian or deliberate skipping
of a class.
 If a student reaches their 3rd unexcused absence
and/or truancy he/she will be put on an attendance
contract.
 Attendance contract violations will result in being
dropped from the course with a “WF”.
Add/Drop a Course (p.12)
Add
have 5 school days at the beginning of
the term
Drop
20 school days for 9 week class
30 school days for semester length
class
Take responsibility for your life by
dressing for success!
Your clothing and appearance are
the first impression others have of
you.
Dress Code (p.20)
 Dress appropriately for your age. Cover your
midriff, chest, and torso.
 Wear clothing that is not distracting to the
educational environment. No tube tops,
spaghetti straps, backless or strapless Wear
clean, well-fitting clothing without holes.
 Hats or head coverings are to be removed
when entering the building.
 Coats, backpacks, gym bags, etc. are to be kept
in lockers not classrooms.
Bullying (p 21, 25-26)
Definition – any intentional hostile or offensive
verbal, written, graphic, demonstrative, or
physical act that has the purpose of exerting
dominion over another student through the
act of intimidating, frightening, oppressing, or
adversely controlling the student and is
disruptive to the educational process.
Bullying
Treat others the way you want to
be treated!
Any form of bullying or harassment
will result in disciplinary action.
If you experience or witness any
form of bullying or harassment,
please report it to the office.
Electronic Devices (p.21-22)
 Cell phone use is not allowed between 8:15 and 3:15 in the
 Classroom
 Hallways
 Cell phone use is never allowed in the
 Locker rooms
 Restrooms
 Library
 Cell phone use is allowed during lunch
 Outside the front doors
 In the hallway between the library and office
Electronic Devices (p.21-22)
 Students are responsible for their own actions and
for themselves.
 A student who uses any electronic device at an
inappropriate time will have the item confiscated to
be returned at the end of the day.
 An electronic device maybe be returned to the
parent/guardian if it is confiscated more than once.
 Continual violations will be viewed as
insubordination and consequences will follow.
Electronic Devices
 Ipods and MP3 players may be used in the
commons and at the discretion of the individual
teacher.
 Students who use a cell phone or other device
to record fights or altercations on school
property at any time will be suspended.
Student I.D. (p.22)
Wear daily!
Use for lunch
Use for library card
$2 fee for replacement I.D.
Respect rights of all students and staff.
Students who possess, handle, or transmit
any object which could be used to injure
another person will be subject to
consequences including expulsion.
Law Enforcement will be notified and
criminal charges could follow.
Weapons(p.22)
Fighting (p.23)
 Respect others and others’ property.
 Students that participate in a fight on any
school district property or at any school
activity can be subject to out of school
suspension, expulsion, and criminal
charges.
Drug use or possession
(p.23)
 Take responsibility for your life!
 Possession or use of illegal drugs, alcoholic
beverages, controlled substances,
imitation substances, or drug paraphernalia
while on school property or at a school
activity will result in consequences
including 10 day out of school suspension,
expulsion, and criminal charges.
Insubordination (p 24)
 Respect rights of all students and staff!
 Students are expected to follow directions
of school employees.
 Refusal to follow directions from a school
employee and/or use of verbal or profane
abuse to a school official will result in
consequences which can include in-school,
out of school suspension, expulsion.
Inspections and Searches (p.27)
School officials may search lockers,
personal possessions, and vehicles
parked on school property
whenever there is suspicion that
school district policy, state or
federal law has been violated.
Lockers
 School property
 Assigned to each student – Keep
them clean and don’t share!
 Use only yours and don’t share your
combination !
 May be searched if there is suspicion
of violation of school policy or rule.
 Drug dog may be brought in
periodically.
Commons
Take pride in your school! Clean up after yourself!
 Throw away all trash.
 Clean up any spilled food.
 Return trays to the dishwasher’s window.
 Remain in the commons until released by the bell .
 Food and drinks are allowed only in the Commons.
 Be courteous and cooperative.
 Get a pass to visit a teacher or counselor before lunch
starts.
Planners
 Use your planner to stay organized.
 Carry it with you at all times.
 It is your passport to be in the hallway.
 Students are allowed 5 passes per term per
class.
 Guidance appointments must be scheduled in
advance.
 Passes to the Office for referral/discipline are
not counted.
This is the year for the COMETS to
S.O.A.R.!
 Self-discipline
 Ownership
 Achievement
 Respect
Set your goals! Aim high!
Soar to Success!