Transcript Student-Parent Handbook

West Liberty High School
Student-Parent
Handbook
S.O.A.R. to
Success
2013 - 2014
S.O.A.R. to Success!
We are soaring comets who work to
show:
Self-Discipline
Ownership
Achievement
Respect
Self-Discipline means
Be in the classroom before the bell
rings.
Wear appropriate clothing.
Use cell phone only in designated
areas.
Have your ID with you at all times.
Ownership means
Bring planner, writing utensil, and other
classroom materials.
Take pride in your school.
Take off hats when entering the
building and leave them in your locker.
Report any serious concerns to staff.
Achievement means
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 means
Respect rights of all students and staff.
Listen to and follow directions from staff.
Treat others the way
you want to be treated.
Before you speak, text, write,
or post, ASK yourself…
Is it TRUE?
Is it KIND?
Is it NECESSARY?
www.wl.k12.ia.us
The Student-Parent Handbook
may be accessed on the school
website.
Following are major points…
Attendance (p.7)
 Students are expected to be in class and on
time, ready to learn.
 Students will have 4 minutes passing between
class periods.
 Tardies—1st unexcused tardy = warning
2nd – 6th unexcused tardy = detention
7th unexcused tardy = Possible DROP from
class with F
Truancies/Skipping class (p. 7)
If a student reaches their 4th truancy in
a class, they will be placed on an
attendance contract.
If a student is truant for a 4th time, they
will serve in-school suspension.
5 truancies may result in being dropped
from the class with an F.
Unexcused Absences (p.8)
 Students with 4 unexcused absences in
a class will be placed on an attendance
contract.
 5 unexcused absences in a class may
result in being dropped from the class
with an F.
Add/Drop a Course (p.12)
To Add a class
have 5 school days at the beginning of
the term
To Drop a class without grade penalty
20 school days for 9 week class
30 school days for semester length
class
Open Campus (p. 14)
 Only Seniors have open campus/open
lunch privileges.
 Seniors with open periods must be in
the commons, library, or leave campus.
 Seniors may not loiter in halls or sit in
vehicles.
 All other students are to remain in the
building during lunch.
Student parking (p. 15-16)
 Students are expected to park in
parking slots.
 Students who park in visitor or faculty
parking will receive consequences.
 Students are encouraged to lock their
vehicles at all times.
Parking Consequences
 It is a student’s responsibility to park his/her vehicle
correctly. Violations include parking in spots reserved
for teachers, visitors, and handicapped.
 1st offense = $1.00 fine
 2nd offense = $2.00 fine
 3rd offense = $3.00 fine
 All subsequent violations will result in a $3.00 fine
Hallway Behavior (p. 18)
 Loud, boisterous behavior, whistling, shouting,
scuffling, hitting, running, and/or blocking halls is
not permitted.
 Students are not to sit on floors and should not
gather in large groups.
 Keep to the right and keep moving during passing
times.
 Displays of affection are not allowed.
 Students are not permitted in the building before
7:00 am unless supervised by a coach or teacher.
Planners and Hall passes (p.18)
Students are not allowed in the hallway during class
time without a proper pass
 (Signed pass from a teacher or signed passport in
planner)
Hallways B and C will be closed until 8:00 am daily
and during both lunch periods.
Hallways B and C will be closed to students once class
is in progress.
Seniors with open periods are to report to the library
or commons.
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 and kept in lockers. Carrying
hats is not permitted during the school day.
 Coats, backpacks, gym bags, etc. are to be kept in
lockers not classrooms.
Bullying (p 21, 25)
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)
 Cell phone use is not allowed between 8:15 and 3:15 in
the
 Classroom/Library unless directed by teacher
for academic purposes.
 Cell phone use is never allowed in the
 Locker rooms
 Restrooms
MP3 players and devices used for music will be allowed at
teacher’s discretion and as long as it is not disruptive to others.
Electronic Devices (p.21)
 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 twice.
 Continual violations will be viewed as
insubordination and consequences including
suspension will follow.
Cell Phone Use
 Cell phone use is allowed during a student’s lunch
period and during passing time
 Cell phone use must not interfere with a student’s
ability:
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to hear a staff member
respond to directions
arrive to class on time
and must not interfere with another’s personal space.
Student I.D. (p.21)
All students will be issued an ID
Use for breakfast and lunch
Use for library card and to check out
laptops.
Do not alter, cut or mutilate
Respect rights of all students and staff.
Weapons(p.22)
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.
Fighting (p.23)
 Students that participate in a fight or
assault on any school district property or at
any school activity will be suspended from
school for a minimum of 3 days.
 Law enforcement will be notified in all
cases of fighting and/or assault.
Drug use or possession
(p.23)
 Any student under the influence of, or
possessing, storing, using, selling, supplying, or
distributing illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages,
controlled substances, imitation substances, or
drug paraphernalia while on school property or at
a school activity will receive a 10 day out of school
suspension and could also be expelled and/or
face criminal charges.
Insubordination (p 24)
 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.
Sexual Harassment (p. 26)
 Unwanted or unwelcome activity of a sexual
nature which interferes with the educational
process will not be tolerated.
 Students should refer to the policy on page 26
of the Handbook.
 Report any incidents to the office or a faculty
member immediately.
Dating Violence (p. 26)
 Dating violence occurs when a person in a current or
past relationship uses verbal, physical, emotional, or
sexual abuse to harm, threaten, intimidate, or control
the other person.
 Students should review this policy on p. 26 of the
Handbook.
 Report any incidents to the office or a faculty
member.
Inspections and Searches
(p.26-27)
 School officials may search lockers,
personal possessions, and vehicles
parked on school property
whenever there is suspicion that a
school district policy, state or
federal law has been violated.
Lockers
 Lockers are school property.
 They may be searched if there is
suspicion of violation of school
policy or rule. Students should keep
their lockers, gym lockers, and
vehicles locked at all times.
 Students are not to share lockers or
share their combination with
another.
Student/Parent Handbook
 It is your responsibility as a student to
follow the rules and meet the
expectations found in the
student/parent handbook.
 Review the policies on-line or request a
copy from the office. Handbooks are
available in English and Spanish.
As Comets, SOAR to be the best!
 Self-discipline
 Ownership
 Achievement
 Respect
Set your goals! Aim high!
Soar to Success!