Wynona Student Handbook
Welcome
The administration, faculty and staff of Wynona Public School welcome each of you to a new school year. We are looking forward to assisting you in fulfilling your educational goals. We are glad you are here and hope you will make the most of your educational experience. Rules outlined in the student handbook apply to all school students Bell Schedule 6th through 12th grades 8:30 - 9:30 First Period 12:00 – 12:50 Fourth Period 9:35- 10:25 Second Period 12:55 - 1:45 Fifth Period 10:30 - 11:20 Third Period 1:50 - 2:40 Sixth Period 11:20-12:00 Lunch 2:45 - 3:35 Seventh Period The typical school day begins at 8:30 and concludes at 3:35. The district may need to modify the school day. If modifications are made, parents will be notified via the district’s communication procedures. Vo-Tech students should return and go directly to the cafeteria or to the assigned area of supervision. Activity Calendar and Scheduling Events An official calendar is maintained in the central office. All activities are to be scheduled on this calendar. Any field trips will need the approval of the superintendent first! Teachers and sponsors are encouraged to schedule activities as early as possible during the year. Upcoming events must be planned out ahead of time and approved by the teacher or sponsor first. The next step is to notify the superintendent of your intentions so she/he can put it on the calendar and then put the information in the weekly bulletin. Finally, the central office should be notified so the event can be put on that calendar as well Regulation 1. In accordance with the policy of the board of education, the following regulation shall govern student activity eligibility requirements. Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association eligibility rules (1-13) state that a student is eligible: a. If the student will not be nineteen years of age before September 1st. b. If the student has attended classes 80% of the time for the current semester c. If the student is passing all subjects in which enrolled and passed five solid credit subjects the preceding semester. d. If the student has not been disqualified from a contest because of unsportsmanlike conduct or a flagrant foul, or are under school discipline. (Principal may reinstate student following a conference and after a written report of details and action taken has been filed with the OSSAA.) e. If the student has not participated in a contest where professionalism is being practiced or cash or merchandise prizes were offered, given, or paid to individuals or to the team. f. If the student has not participated in a contest under an assumed name. g. If the student has not attended school eight semesters in grades 9 through 12. h. If the student has not participated in the sport four seasons, or have had three seasons of opportunity in the sport after attending two semesters in the 9th grade. i. If the student’s parents are bona fide residents of this high school district. j. If the student has not participated in organized practice or a game of football or basketball before the season opens, or after the season closes. k. If the student has on file, in the principal’s or authorized director’s office, a physician’s and parent’s certificate for the present school year. l. If the student does not belong to a fraternity, sorority or secret society in violation of the State Law of Oklahoma or regulations of the local board of education. NOTE: There are some exceptions to the above rules. There are also additional requirements. Consult your coach or principal for additional information. 1.To be eligible to participate in activities involving other schools, a student must be passing in at least five regular classes. The student must be attending classes at least 80% of the time. This applies to all students in any school-sponsored activity. 2. Any student who reaches his or her nineteenth birthday before September 1st will not be eligible in athletic contests or in any activity. Any student dismissed from school or regular class will not be eligible to represent the school in any activity between schools. 3. Any person absent during the day of an activity must have the absence accounted for prior to being eligible. If the absence is considered as unexcused by the administration, the student must attend at least one day of school and satisfy the requirements before again becoming eligible. 4. Any student who is under discipline or whose conduct or character is such as to reflect discredit upon the school is not eligible. Fans, school personnel, and students must conduct themselves in true sportsmanship manner. Any student participating in a contest will not be permitted to play the next game if the student was ejected from the game. A second offense will automatically disqualify that student for that sport for the rest of the season. Admission and Enrollment Enrollment Procedure: Upon returning to school in August, all students will fill out enrollment cards with up-to-date information concerning class schedules and other pertinent facts. Change of Schedule: Students wanting to drop a course or make some other change in their class schedule should make their request through the principal’s office. If the change is feasible, the principal will allow alteration. Students shall be given one week at the beginning of each semester for schedule changes Immunizations: No student will be enrolled if they do not have the following immunizations (unless by religious exemption): Pre-KG: 4 DTaP KG-6th: 5 DTP/DTaP 7th -12th: 5 DTP/DTaP 3 Polio 3 Polio 4 Polio 1 MMR 2 MMR 2 MMR 3 HEP B 3 HEP B 3 HEP B 2 HEP A 2 HEP A 2 HEP A 1 Varicella 1 Varicella 1 Varicella Varicella only if student has not had chickenpox Students may be allowed to attend school if they have received at least one dose of all the required vaccines, but they must complete multi-dose series of vaccines on schedule. If you have any questions call the immunization service at 405-271-4073 or 1-800-234-6196 or http://imm.health.ok.gov Admittance to Class If a student arrives at school late, he/she must go immediately to the office, accompanied by parent/guardian, so an admit slip can be issued. Students must have an admit slip to enter his/her classroom. Alternative Education For the 2014-2015 school year, WPS students will attend alternative school in Hominy through a cooperative agreement. Students must provide their own transportation to and from Hominy. Students will adhere to all policies and procedures of Hominy Public School while there. Alternative education is designed for those students who are defined as “those who are at risk of academic failure in the regular education classroom.” This, in general, does not include special education students, as their educational needs have been addressed by the Individualized Education Plan. However, this does not automatically exclude them from alternative education. Selection for alternative education placement shall rest with a committee, composed of the counselor, Alternative Education Teacher, and one regular classroom teacher (with knowledge of the student) and the Principal. This committee shall submit to the superintendent their recommendation for placement in alternative education. Alternative education will not be used as a solution to disciplinary problems. At-Risk Criteria- 1. A student that has failed at least one or more classes in high school. 2. A student that will have reached his/her 21st birthday before graduation. 3. A pregnant student or a parent with a child 4. A student that the committee believes to be an at-risk student based on criteria by the committee. ADMITS A student is required to have an admit to class if he/she enters a classroom after the school day, or class period has begun or in order to excuse a previously unexcused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to present an admit slip from the office to his/her teachers in order to excuse a previously unexcused absence. Basketball Homecoming Selection Homecoming Royalty will consist of a boy and girl that plays on one of the basketball teams from each grade. The boy and girl for each grade will be decided by a vote from the members of the basketball teams and staff at Wynona Public Schools. The ballot will list all players divided by grade. The bottom of the ballot will list the king and queen with blanks beside them where the voter can write in the names of the students that they want to be king and queen. The attendant and escort from each grade will be selected by the girl and boy receiving the most votes. The king will be the boy that receives the most votes as king; the queen will be the girl that receives the most votes as queen. The attendants and escort from each grade will be announced ahead of time, but the king and queen will not be announced until the coronation. THE ADMINISTRATION HAS FULL AUTHORITY TO CHANGE THIS PLAN AS CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT. Bullying/Harassment/Hazing The Wynona Public School has adopted an anti-bullying policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying on school property, at school-sponsored functions, on school buses or in school vehicles. Any student who feels this right has been violated is encouraged to speak with a teacher, principal, or counselor in an attempt to correct the situation. Other authorities will be called if the situation warrants. Buses Wynona Public Schools operate modern buses with qualified drivers. Each driver has complete authority to maintain order and discipline on his or her bus. Prompt obedience is expected of all pupils at all times. The bus driver will stop at each stop on the route each morning. If no one is there, the driver should sound the horn and if no recognition is shown, the driver will drive on. It is common courtesy for a parent or student to notify the school ahead of time on those days when the student does not intend to ride the bus. The buses will arrive at approximately 8:05 a.m. each morning and leave from the school at approximately 3:45 p.m. in the afternoon. Bus transportation is a service provided by the district. Anyone not abiding by the rules and regulations as established by the school district and bus driver will not be allowed to ride on the school buses. Bus riding is a privilege not a right Buses; Riding to and from School The right of all students to ride the bus is conditional on their good behavior and observance of the following rules and regulations. Any student who violates any of these will be reported to the school administration. · The driver is in full charge of the bus and students. Therefore, riders will obey and respect the orders of the driver. · Students should remain seated and facing forward at all times! · Students should be on time for the bus in the morning and when going on school sponsored trips. · All trash should be thrown away in the trash receptacle and NOT thrown on the floor OR out the window. Otherwise, students may have to clean the bus! · No one should damage or deface the bus in any way. · All forms of tobacco are forbidden on the bus at all times. · Safety requires that no student extend their arms or lean their head out the window. · Profanity and spitting on the bus will not be tolerated. · Students should avoid any unnecessary conversation with the driver. · No student should try to change seats once the bus is in motion. · Students will not leave the bus at any other stop besides the one designated for them without the written permission of a parent or guardian. · Courtesy and respect will be shown to fellow passengers and there should be no excessive noise on the bus. · Students who must cross the road after exiting the bus should do so in front of the bus, not behind it. The driver should see that the way is clear before the child is permitted to cross. · All warnings for bus behavior will be given by the bus driver. Any referrals to the administration could result in loss of bus privileges. · Students riding the Vo-Tech bus are to follow the same rules. Child Nutrition Breakfast will be provided each weekday morning. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches also qualify for free or reduced breakfast. There are two options for students eating lunch at school: Cafeteria (Hot Lunch/Salad Bar) or bring sack lunch from home. 7th-12th grades will be allowed to have an off-campus lunch AS AN INCENTIVE. This will be a walking privilege only. Administration can revoke the privilege if it becomes a problem. (see incentives) Closed Campus For the safety and well being or our students, Wynona Public School has a closed campus during school hours. Should students need to be checked out (for lunch or any other personal reason) parents or their authorized designees must sign the student out through the main office. Limited times to check a student out for lunch will be observed and once again, a sign out sheet is kept on the secretary’s desk. All 18 year old students should fill out a form to allow parents access to their information. If an 18 year old student checks out for lunch, he or she will not be permitted back on campus for the remainder of the day. (Unless the off campus lunch incentive has been earned for that week.) We at Wynona Public Schools understand that there are certain incidents that will arise and the parent or authorized designee will not be able to physically come to the school and check a student out; so on a case by case basis it will be the Superintendent or Principal’s discretion to allow the child to leave school as long as there has been a phone call from the parent authorizing it. Collection of Personally Identifiable Information Educational records containing personally identifiable information collected by schools in the identification, location, screening and evaluation of children shall be maintained in accordance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Policies and Procedures for Special Education in Oklahoma. School districts develop and implement a local policy regarding the collection, storage, disclosure and destruction of confidential student records. The following are the rights of parents and children regarding personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA: · To inspect the student’s education records. · To request the amendment of education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the students privacy or other rights. · To consent to disclosure education records, except where consent is not required to authorize disclosure. · To file complaints with the Family policy and Regulations Office, United States Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202, concerning the alleged violations of the requirements of FERPA (34CFR S 99.1-99.67). · To obtain a copy of the FERPA policy adopted by the local school district. · You are to make your request to the local school administration. · Before any major identification, location or evaluation, the school shall provide notice to the parent. 4 of 7 EOI’s must be passed: Algebra I, English II, and any two of these: Biology I, U.S. History, Algebra II, English III, Geometry Students may enroll in the core curriculum for high school graduation upon written approval of the parent or legal guardian if they choose not to take the more rigorous path in preparation for college. Parents may opt their students out of college curriculum diploma by writing a letter to the superintendent. Detention A student is this District may be detained before school hours, during the student’s lunch hour, or after school hours for disciplinary reasons if, in the judgment of a school administrator or the student’s teacher, such disciplinary measures are warranted. If a student is to be detained, the parent must be notified of the planned detention and, in the case of bus students, arrangements made for the student’s transportation before or after detention. In those cases where transportation is required, twenty-four (24) hour notice will be given so that transportation may be arranged. A student can be assigned detention by any teacher before or after school. Usually the next day will be assigned. Morning detention will run from 8:10 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. If a student is late or misses, he/she will be assigned two (2) days of ISS. Excessive detention assignments, as determined by the Principal, will result in out of school suspension. Afternoon detention will run from 3:40 p.m. until 4:20 p.m. The same rules apply as the morning detention if assigned; the student will be expected in their designated area by 3:40 p.m. sharp! Diploma of Honor Requirements to graduate with an Oklahoma Diploma of Honor are available in the Central Office or principal’s office. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 must be maintained during the student’s course work. Consequence Levels Level 1 - As a result of a discipline referral, the school administrator may conduct a conference that may include any combination of those involved, i.e., teacher, student, counselor, administrator, parent, and anyone else deemed useful/necessary. Level 2 - Generally, the school administrator will use as many resources as are available in order to provide and maintain a “stair-step” approach to better behavior. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Confiscation - holding property brought to school or used at school in violation of a discipline code in the office for a period of time to be determined by the school administration - in some cases, confiscated items will be returned only to the parent; sometimes to authorities. (2) Referral - to a resource outside of the school administrator’s office, i.e., counselors, counseling services, police and other administrative personnel. (3) Staffing - a meeting of school personnel and perhaps other individuals to consider the negative behavior(s) of the student and make recommendations for improving the undesirable behavior(s). (4) Student Behavior Contract - a statement in writing that lists steps to be taken to improve behavior - the statement may also describe the support to be provided by the school staff and/or the parent/guardian as well as the date when the contract will be reviewed. (5) Probation - a denial of participation in school-related activities and extracurricular events or a denial of the use of common areas or other parts of the school until behavior improves. (6) Restitution - compensation for loss, damage, theft, or injury resulting from a student’s accidental or purposeful negligence or irresponsibility. (7) Time-Out - a temporary denial of a student’s right to attend class for a period not to exceed half of the school day. (8) Detention - assigned before school (a.m.), at lunch, or after school (p.m.). (9) Community Service - if arrangements can be made in a timely/convenient manner and the service can be justified as “worthy”, the school administrator reserves the right to use this activity as behavior modification. (10) In-School Intervention Program (ISIP) - a temporary denial of a student’s right to attend class for a period of at least one (1) day and up to a maximum of five (5) days. Level 3 - Suspension for a period of 1-5 days. Level 4 - Suspension for a period of 6-10 days. Level 5 - Long Term Suspension - Discipline problems would be handled by a suspension for a period of minimum of 10 days but not to exceed 90 days. Student violation at this level that also constitutes illegal conduct may be reported to law enforcement authorities. Level 6 - Mandatory Long Term Suspension - Discipline problems would be handled by a suspension for the remainder of the current semester plus the entire succeeding semester. Student violation at this level that also constitutes illegal conduct will be reported to law enforcement authorities. Level 7 - Discipline problems would be handled by a suspension for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of the offense. Student violation at this level that also constitutes illegal conduct will be reported to law enforcement authorities. Violations The following behavior at school, while on school vehicles, or while going to or from or attending school events will be handled at the designated consequence levels. |
Philosophy
Public education at Wynona Public School should fulfill a dual function. First, to assist and encourage the intellectual, physical, and moral potential of all students so they can become informed, participating members of society who are willing to reach for the stars! Second, education of the whole student should play a vital role in understanding the basic values of our country. We want to instill a love of learning that will inspire all students to take their educations to the highest potential. Activity Calendar and Scheduling Events An official calendar is maintained in the central office. All activities are to be scheduled on this calendar. Any field trips will need the approval of the superintendent first! Teachers and sponsors are encouraged to schedule activities as early as possible during the year. Upcoming events must be planned out ahead of time and approved by the teacher or sponsor first. The next step is to notify the superintendent of your intentions so she/he can put it on the calendar and then put the information in the weekly bulletin. Finally, the central office should be notified so the event can be put on that calendar as well. Activities Eligibility It is the policy of the Board of Education that only those students who are fully eligible scholastically will be permitted to represent the school in any capacity. Teachers will submit eligibility lists to the office each Friday. If a student is failing in more than one core subject, the student may not participate in any school activity during the following week. The board declares its intent to rigorously adhere to the eligibility rules of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. The administrator is directed to establish a regulation governing eligibility. Such regulation, when approved by the board, shall be incorporated into this policy and become a part thereof Attendance Policies and Procedures 7th thru 12th Grades Regular attendance is a contributing factor to success in school. Irregular attendance is the chief cause for failure and subsequent withdrawal from school. If a student misses school more than fifteen (15) minutes of a class period, he/she is to be considered absent. If a student will be absent, a parent or guardian should call the school at 846-2467 after 8:00 a.m. and prior to 10:00 a.m. each day of the absence and give the reason for the absence. If a parent or guardian does not call the office the same day of the absence, the absence will be recorded as unexcused. In all cases, an unexcused absence must be cleared by a note to the principal’s office from a parent or guardian within (3) school days of its occurrence. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure his/her absences are properly documented. AN ACCUMULATION OF NO EXCUSED ABSENCES WILL AFFECT THE STUDENT’S SEMESTER GRADE ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING: · 6TH ABSENCE-LOSS OF (2) PERCENTAGE POINTS · 7TH ABSENCE-LOSS OF AN ADDITIONAL (2) PERCENTAGE POINTS · 8TH ABSENCE-LOSS OF AN ADDITIONAL (2) PERCENTAGE POINTS · 9TH ABSENCE-LOSS OF AN ADDITIONAL (2) PERCENTAGE POINTS A student who acquires ten (10) absences in a semester grading period will receive an “F” for that class. After five absences, a letter will be sent to the parent informing him/her that his/her child is getting close to the limit. After seven absences, a letter will be sent to the parent and he/she will be required to attend the Osage County Truancy Board that month to develop a plan to improve attendance. Doctor notes will excuse attendance if it is for an illness that requires bed rest. A doctor note for a well check at the end of the day will not excuse a student from school all day. A student who has extenuating circumstances (i.e., a long term illness) may file for an exception to this policy no later than one week prior to the end of the semester. Once filed, the student must personally present his/her case to the Attendance Review Committee or administration. In the case of multiple suspension days in a semester grading period, only the first five of the suspension days will be counted in the ten (10) days allowed for absences. Administering Medication to Students If a child is required by a physician to take medication during school hours and the parent or guardian cannot be at school to administer the medication or if circumstances exist that indicate it is in the best interest of the student that non-prescribed medication be dispensed to that student, an administrator or administrator’s designee may administer the medication in compliance with the regulations that follow: Prescription medication must be in its original container that indicates the following: A. Student’s name B. Name and strength of medication C. Dosage and directions for administering D. Name of physician or dentist E. Date and name of pharmacy Medication must be accompanied by a written authorization from the parent or guardian stating that it is all right for the school’s designee to administer the medicine. The parent or guardian of the student taking the medication is also responsible for informing the designee of any change in the student’s health or change in medication. Non-prescription medication will only be administered from its original container with written permission from a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian may give either a blanket permission or conditional permission of the student to receive non-prescription medication during the school day. Self administered medications must have a written authorization from the parent or guardian on file. A student will then be allowed to possess and administer medications to him/her as warranted. This includes, but is not limited to, inhalers and insulin level monitoring supplies. Asbestos The asbestos plan for Wynona Public School is available for review in the superintendent’s office. An appointment at least 24 hours in advance is required. EXCUSED ABSENCES Absences due to illness or personal injury, medical or dental appointments, court appearances, religious holidays, death in the immediate family, documented emergencies, and extenuating circumstances deemed necessary by the principal are considered excused absences. Approved prearranged absences are considered excused absences. No student shall receive an excused absence without proper documentation. Written or verbal communication from the parent may be considered acceptable by the principal; however, the principal reserves the right to require physical documentation (i.e., a doctor’s note). Junior High and High School students shall be counted each period of the day. If a student misses more than 15 minutes in one period, he/she shall be counted absent for that period. Elementary students shall be counted daily. If a student is absent more than 50 minutes in the morning or 65 minutes in the afternoon, he/she shall be counted absent for that half of the day. Makeup work for absences: Receiving of assignments and make-up work is the student’s responsibility to initiate. Upon return to class, students shall be granted two (2) days to make up for each day of class work missed. A maximum of ten (10) days may be granted for this purpose. The make-up work is the student’s responsibility to initiate. The make-up period for each class starts upon return to that class. Homework, tests, and other activities receive full credit. Students are required to take any examinations or tests scheduled. Tests missed by the student shall be made up on the day the student returns to class. Should the student be absent at the time the test is announced, and if it is not regularly scheduled, the test shall be administered to him on the day following his return to class. A student may request, and should be provided with, copies of any homework assignments and directions for any activities missed during the student’s absence. Such requests should be made upon return to class. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Any absence not covered in the above criteria will be considered unexcused. This includes absences such as truancies, suspensions, oversleeping, etc. Make-up work will be allowed for unexcused absences. Unexcused absences are not reviewable before the Attendance Review Committee. TRUANCY Students who do not attend school when their parent/guardians believe they are in attendance or students who are purposefully and for no legitimate reason absent will be considered truant. Also, failure to report to an assigned area or being in an unassigned area (i.e., the elementary school) constitutes truancy. TARDIES A student not within the proper area, as designated by the classroom teacher, when the bell rings is tardy. A student more than fifteen (15) minutes tardy shall be classified as absent and absence restrictions apply. Students tardy because of an action by an administrator or counselor shall be given a properly completed admit slip by that person. In such case, no record of being tardy shall be made, nor shall a reprimand be issued or any punishment be threatened or carried out. The student shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to make-up any work. All other tardies are not acceptable and shall accumulate in each class for the four (4) quarters. Students will be asked to sign a tardy referral when they are tardy. Beginning with the fifth (5) tardy, the student may be assigned one or more days of ISS, out of school suspension, or Second Chance School. Students are expected to do homework in detention. Students who have not completed their detention by the assigned date will have further consequences from the Principal. Failure to satisfy these consequences without a valid excuse from parents may result in out-of-school suspension or assignment to In-school suspension. Three tardies equal one absence in any class. EXCUSING A STUDENT FROM THE CLASSROOM Students will not be excused from another teacher’s class. Arrangements for practices should be planned before or after school. Teachers will not excuse students from class to leave the building without getting approval from the principal. Each student should be where he/she is scheduled during each hour of the day. The only way a student can be excused from one teacher’s class to be with another teacher is by prior and mutual agreement between the teachers involved. Permission to Leave the Building/Checking out of School No student will leave the school grounds during school hours without permission from the office or being accompanied by a teacher or staff member. Any student checking out of school during the day is required to have parental permission in the form of a note or a phone call from their parents before they will be allowed to checkout. Students are required to sign the check-out sheet in the office to be excused to leave the building. Any student who leaves the school without checking out will be unexcused. Students are required to sign the check-in sheet in the office upon returning to school. When an 18 year old checks out, he/she will not be allowed to return to school that day without good reason. The exception to this is if a student has earned the off campus lunch incentive. HALL PASSES-Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless they are accompanied by a teacher or they have a hall pass from a teacher. This pass must state the date and time the student left the class and his/her destination. Teachers may send students to the office in case of emergency at any time. VO-TECH ATTENDANCE When classes are not meeting at Wynona, students are still required to attend Vo-Tech classes if classes are in session there, and vice versa. The bus runs as usual from the school and students are still required to ride the bus to Vo-Tech. Kindergarten through Sixth Grade In accordance with the policy of the board of education, this regulation shall govern attendance and absenteeism in grades Kindergarten through six. The maximum number of absentees during any nine-week period shall be five. A student absent from class more than five times during a nine-week period shall be required, along with the student’s parents, to work out an improvement plan with the principal. Students who are absent from class shall be required to make up the work missed. Arrangements for doing make-up work must be made prior to the absence or not later than the day the student returns to class. When a student is absent, the parent or guardian should call the administration office before noon the day of the absence if possible. Otherwise, the student must bring a note from the parent/guardian explaining the absence. Three tardies will be considered one absence. Excessive absences will be referred to the Osage County Truancy Board on the seventh absence. Care of and Damage to School Property The help of the student body in maintaining the appearance of the school is encouraged. Each student should feel an individual responsibility to keep the school neat and clean. Under no condition should a student mark on the walls, lockers, desks, school buses or on any school property. Any part of the school building, grounds or equipment is considered to be school property. Students are also responsible for the proper care of all school property, including but not limited to, textbooks, library material, and uniforms. Students will be charged replacement cost for any items which are lost or damaged and can also be subject to the disciplinary procedures outlined in this handbook. Cell Phones Cell phones and are not to be TURNED on at any time during the school work day. All necessary correspondence for students should be made through the office. Students will be permitted to access their phones during lunch only. Administration has the right to revoke cell phone privileges if it becomes a problem. 1st offense: The phone will be taken, kept in the office, and returned to a parent at the end of the day. 2nd Offense: Possible Suspension 1-5 days; failure to comply. Students will not be allowed to have a phone on the premises. Code of Conduct and Discipline Classroom Behavior Disruptive classroom behavior will not be tolerated in the classroom. Specifically, this is behavior that a reasonable faculty member would view as interference with the educational process. It includes, but is not limited to, persistently speaking or interrupting class without being recognized; persistently creating distractions during class; refusing to follow faculty instructions; or engaging in harassing, threatening, or personally insulting behavior. Students must know and follow all rules in the student handbook in addition to classroom rules mandated by the teacher. 1. Be in your assigned seat and prepared to work when the final bell rings. 2. Follow directions the first time given. 3. No arguing in class. Concerns and/or appeals must be discussed with teacher privately before/after class or submitted to teacher in writing after class. 4. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking. 5. Abstain from eating, drinking or grooming in the classroom. 6. Respect the rights and property of others. 7. Be courteous to your teacher and your classmates. 8. At the end of the period, remain in your seat until you are dismissed. Teachers dismiss students not bells. 9. Heads must remain off the desks at all times. 10. Do not write on the classroom desks, walls, or furniture. 11. Hats may be worn into the building but must be stored in the locker for the remainder of the day. College Credit/Concurrent Enrollment A student may take college courses for credit during his/her junior or senior year. Forms for this purpose and arrangement of your schedule must be cleared through the superintendent. The Osage Nation offers concurrent courses at a minimal charge per credit hour. The courses are taught in Hominy from 8 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Conduct at Other Schools, Athletic Events or Off Campus Students will be expected to act in the proper manner when visiting another school or on a field trip. Conduct that is unbecoming will result in disciplinary action from the administration and could lead to a loss of privilege from attending any further school function. Conduct of students at all activities should bring credit and honor to the Wynona Public School system and community. Students must respect and adhere to the instructions of administrators and coaches at all athletic events. Students under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult. All students should sit in the gym during games. Horseplay in hallways or restrooms is not allowed. Also, in an effort to bring a better understanding of what is expected of our student body and student athletes, the following list has be compiled regarding behavior and conduct at school events: 1. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be permitted. This includes, but not limited to the following: a. Harassment of opposing teams, officials, coaches, cheerleaders, and/or guests; b. No swearing, off color cheer or jokes, or obscene gestures; c. Making noise during a free throw; d. Turning of backs or covering of face at introduction of players; e. Booing; f. Laser lights; g. Inappropriate finger pointing. Please show respect to our opponents and game officials. Violations will be sufficient cause for suspension both from school and school activities for the remainder of the academic year. Sport officials have the right to require unruly fans to leave the game. AWAY FUNCTIONS Students will sit in a group and be supervised by school personnel at all times. Permission must be granted to leave the group for concession or restroom breaks. Students should observe all school rules at any school function-dress code and behaviors apply. Loud behavior will not be tolerated. Parents may sit with the group if they wish to sit with their student. Students will be separated on the bus by gender. AT HOME FUNCTIONS Students will observe all school rules. Students should be supervised by their parents or adult if under 9 years of age. Loitering in the hall will not be allowed. No running, horseplay or loud voices will tolerated. Sportsman like conduct will be expected at all times. All fans are expected to sit either in the gym or cafeteria during games. Curriculum Requirements: The Board of Education recognizes that students do not surrender any rights of citizenship while in attendance at Wynona Public Schools. The school is a community with rules and regulations. Those who enjoy the rights and privileges it provides must also accept the responsibilities that inclusion demands, including respect for and obedience to school rules. Parents, guardians, and students residing in this school district shall be notified at the beginning of each year through the student handbook that such policy is in effect. Parents, guardians, and students residing in this school district are also advised by means of this policy statement and by the student handbook that students in this district shall have no reasonable expectation of privacy rights towards school officials in school lockers, desks, or other school property. School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property at any time and no reason shall be necessary for such search. Teachers, parents, guardians, and students are invited and encouraged to participate in the formulation of disciplinary policies, rules, and regulations by suggesting to administrators appropriate means of discipline for specific infractions. Any act which violates another student’s right to an education will not be tolerated at this school. When the behavior of an individual student comes into conflict with the rights of others, corrective actions are necessary for the benefit of the individual and the school. School administrators and teachers in a public school has the same rights as a parent or guardian to control and discipline a child while the child is in attendance, in transit to or from the school, or participating in any authorized school function. Each student shall be treated in a fair and equitable manner. Disciplinary action will be based on a careful assessment of the circumstances surrounding each infraction. These circumstances include, but are not limited to: The seriousness of the offense; The effect of the offense on other students; Whether the offense is physically or mentally injurious to other people; Whether the incident is isolated or habitual behavior; The manifestation of a disability; or Any other circumstances which may be appropriately considered. When a student is deemed to be involved or has been involved in unacceptable behavior, appropriate remedial or corrective action will be taken. Examples of such actions include, but are not limited to: Conference with the student and possibly with parent or guardian; Behavioral contract; Student schedule change; Restriction of privileges; Additional homework assignments; Peer mediation; Financial restitution; Short or long-term suspension. Any other appropriate disciplinary action as required and indicated by the circumstances. The Board of Education will rely upon the judgment and discretion of the administrator to determine the appropriate remedial or corrective action in each instance. |