High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District
High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District
High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District
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<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
DAILY SCHEDULE<br />
SCHOOL CALENDAR<br />
STUDENT POLICIES & GUIDELINES<br />
ACCIDENTS & INJURIES<br />
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (AP)<br />
AGE OF MAJORITY<br />
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC)<br />
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTTURE<br />
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES<br />
ATTENDANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES<br />
ABSENCES<br />
BICYCLES<br />
BOOKBAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES<br />
BULDING PASSPORT<br />
BUS – AFTER SCHOOL LATE GUIDELINES<br />
BUS – RIDERSIP RULES AND EXPECTATIONS<br />
CASES NOT COVERED BY SPECIFIC RULES<br />
CELL PHONES<br />
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS/EMERGENCY CONTACTS<br />
CLASSROOM CONDUCT<br />
CLOSING PROCEDURES<br />
CLOHTING GUIDELINES<br />
COPIED, PLAGARIZED WORK OR CHEATING<br />
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT/USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE<br />
COURSE OFFERINGS<br />
COURSE REQUIREMENTS<br />
CUMULATIVE RECORDS<br />
DANCE EXPECTATIONS<br />
DETENTION SYSTEM<br />
DISABLED ACCESS AND SERVICES<br />
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – BUILDING EVACUATION<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – FIRE<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – LOCKDOWN<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – TORNADO<br />
EXAM POLICY<br />
EXPULSION<br />
FEES & FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS<br />
FIELD TRIPS<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGES<br />
FOOD SERVICE GUIDELINES<br />
FUNDRAISING<br />
GRADUATION POLICY<br />
EARLY GRADUATION<br />
GRADUATION CEREMONY<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
GUIDANCE PROGRAM<br />
GUM<br />
HALL PASSES<br />
HEALTH SERVICES<br />
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION<br />
HOMEWORK<br />
HONOR ROLL<br />
IDENTIFICATION CARDS<br />
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS<br />
INCOMPLETE GRADES<br />
JACKETS, COATS, HATS, ETC.<br />
LASER POINTERS<br />
LEAVING THE BUILDING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY<br />
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER<br />
LOCKERS AND LOCKS<br />
LOCKER SEARCHES<br />
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LOST AND FOUND<br />
MAKE-UP WORK<br />
OFFICE REFERRAL<br />
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES<br />
PARKING & PARKING LOT<br />
PERSONAL MUSIC PLAYERS<br />
PHYSICAL EDUCATION RULES<br />
POLICE LIASON<br />
POSTINGS<br />
PREVENTION AND WELLNESS SERVICE (PAWS)<br />
PRIVATE PROPERTY<br />
PROMOTION POLICY<br />
RAWSON PARK AND WOODS<br />
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS<br />
REPEATING A COURSE<br />
REPORTING GRADES AND LIFE SKILL BEHAVIORS<br />
RESIDENCY<br />
RESOURCE TIME<br />
SCHEDULE CHANGES<br />
SCHOOL STORE<br />
SEARCHES OF STUDENTS<br />
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION<br />
SENIOR ROOM<br />
SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS<br />
SMART PERIOD<br />
SMOKING/IGNITION DEVICES<br />
STUDENT AIDES<br />
STUDENT CONDUCT<br />
STUDENT EXPRESSION<br />
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS<br />
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS<br />
SUSPENSION<br />
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TECHNOLOGY: STUDENT APPROPRIATE USE POLICY<br />
TELEPHONES<br />
TEXTBOOKS AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS<br />
TEXTBOOKS, COMPUTERS & SCHOOL MATERIALS<br />
TRANSCRIPTS<br />
VISITORS<br />
WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL<br />
WORK PERMITS<br />
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS<br />
SOUTH MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY CODE<br />
ATHLETIC ACTIVITES<br />
FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES<br />
CLUB ACTIVITIES<br />
ACTIVITY CONFLICT POLICY<br />
PROCEDURES REGARDING ALL VIOLATIONS<br />
DRUG/ALCOHOL VIOLATION PROCEDURES<br />
ACTIVITY CODE VIOLATION APPEAL PROCESS<br />
FUNDRAISING<br />
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SOUTH MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
801 Fifteenth Avenue<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>, WI 53172<br />
Phone: 414-766-5100<br />
Website: www.sdsm.k12.wi.us<br />
SCHOOL HOURS<br />
7:15am-3:30pm Office Hours<br />
7:30am-3:00pm Teacher Day<br />
7:00am Doors open for students to enter building<br />
7:37am-2:42pm <strong>Student</strong> Class Hours<br />
2:42pm-3:00pm <strong>Student</strong> Resource Time<br />
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION<br />
Dr. Gary Kiltz, Principal<br />
Jason Termaat, Associate Principal (<strong>Student</strong>s A-L)<br />
Daniel Halvorsen, Associate Principal (<strong>Student</strong>s M-Z)<br />
Ante Udovicic, Athletics, Activities & Recreation Coordinator<br />
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS<br />
George Cleveland, Dept. Chair (<strong>Student</strong>s Brc–J)<br />
Robert Kingston (<strong>Student</strong>s K-R)<br />
Estee Klemick <strong>Student</strong>s (A-Brb & S-Z)<br />
PUPIL SERVICES TEAM<br />
Guidance Counselors<br />
Victor Moreno, Psychologist<br />
Sonia Peters, Social Worker<br />
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION<br />
901 Fifteenth Avenue<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>, WI 53172<br />
Phone: 414-766-5000<br />
Website: www.sdsm.k12.wi.us<br />
Dr. Rita Olson, Superintendent<br />
Jennifer Sielaff, Director of Personnel, Administrative & Legal Services<br />
Blaise Paul, Director of Business Services<br />
John Kaufman, Pupil Services Coordinator<br />
Jeff Siegman, Manager of Buildings & Grounds<br />
Jim Hendrickson, Technology and <strong>Student</strong> Learning Coordinator<br />
Stan Dorff, Recreation Director<br />
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SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
Patricia Bordak, President Kathee Molus<br />
Brett Briesemeister<br />
Terri Travia, Vice President<br />
John Haslam, Treasurer<br />
Joe Weirich<br />
David Maass, Clerk<br />
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT<br />
Through a commitment to educational excellence, it is our mission to educate, engage<br />
and prepare all learners to succeed in and contribute to an ever-changing society.<br />
DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT<br />
The vision of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> is to create a dynamic environment<br />
where the world becomes the classroom so the classroom impacts the world.<br />
LEARNER GOALS<br />
The learner will:<br />
1. Build a substantial knowledge base.<br />
2. Apply knowledge and processes.<br />
3. Develop thinking and communication processes.<br />
4. Acquire the capacity and motivation for life-long learning.<br />
5. Develop physical and emotional wellness.<br />
6. Develop character.<br />
7. Be a responsible citizen.<br />
8. Be a productive worker.<br />
9. Respect cultural diversity and pluralism.<br />
10. Develop aesthetic awareness.<br />
COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS<br />
• We will build a community where individual differences are accepted, expected, and<br />
respected.<br />
• We will develop positive relationships by communicating honestly, respectfully, and<br />
with integrity.<br />
• We will provide a sage and supportive learning environment.<br />
• We will provide an educational environment that reflects real life learning in an everchanging<br />
society.<br />
• We will hold high expectations for students, staff, and community.<br />
• We will find a way to serve each student.<br />
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES &<br />
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> is committed to providing equal educational<br />
opportunities for all district students and to provide a learning and working environment<br />
free of discrimination based on a protected class of sex, race, religion, national origin,<br />
color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or<br />
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physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap. No student may be<br />
denied admission to any school in this district or be denied participation in, be denied<br />
the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, student<br />
services, recreational, or other programs or activities on the basis of the protected<br />
classes listed above.<br />
If any student believes that they have been discriminated against based on an above<br />
category the student should first attempt to resolve the situation through the building<br />
Principal or Associate Principal. Formal written complaints may be directed to Jennifer<br />
Sielaff, Director of Personnel, Administrative & Legal Services, 901 15 th Avenue, <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Milwaukee</strong>, WI 53172 (see policy 411 and Rule 411).<br />
PREAMBLE TO STUDENT AGENDA<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s have a fundamental right to free public education. You have a corresponding<br />
responsibility to join with other members of your school community in establishing a<br />
climate for learning within the school. This handbook represents portions of school<br />
policies and guidelines that are essential to the efficient operation of the school district.<br />
It summarizes your basic rights and responsibilities as a student at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. These rights and responsibilities are complex issues, and you are<br />
cautioned that this handbook is only a guide; you should not use it as a final statement<br />
of your legal rights.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL SONGS<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
Oh, S. M. <strong>High</strong>, our dear old S. M. <strong>High</strong><br />
We all are with you, tried and true<br />
We always score on every field and floor,<br />
Our teams will always prove true blue.<br />
Rah! Rah!<br />
Oh, S. M. <strong>High</strong>, our dear old S.M. <strong>High</strong><br />
We all are with you to the end<br />
S. M., S. M., we can, we can<br />
For we will win this game again!<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> Alma Mater<br />
Guardian of each thought and deed<br />
May we follow where you lead.<br />
With standards ever high<br />
Aim your Rockets to the sky.<br />
Red, white, colors bright,<br />
Lead us on to glory.<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> Alma Mater,<br />
Help us to keep faith with thee<br />
Hail to thee! Hail to thee! <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong>!<br />
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DAILY SCHEDULE<br />
LUNCH A LUNCH B LUNCH C<br />
Block 1<br />
7:37-9:07<br />
Block 2<br />
9:23-10:53<br />
LUNCH 3A 11:00-11:25<br />
Block 3A 11:31-1:01<br />
Block 4<br />
1:09-2:39<br />
Block 1<br />
7:37-9:07<br />
9:07-9:13 MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
Block 2<br />
9:23-10:53<br />
Block 3B1 11:00-11:45<br />
LUNCH 3B 11:48-12:13<br />
Block 3B2 12:16-1:01<br />
Block 4<br />
1:09-2:39<br />
2:39-2:42 AFTERNOON ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
2:40-3:00pm RESOURCE TIME<br />
(Activity/Athletic practices/meetings begin after this time)<br />
SCHOOL CALENDAR<br />
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Block 1<br />
7:37-9:07<br />
Block 2<br />
9:23-10:53<br />
Block 3C 11:00-12:30<br />
LUNCH 3C 12:36-1:01<br />
Block 4<br />
1:09-2:39<br />
All calendar events/dates/times are subject to change. Check high school web sites for<br />
the most up-to-date daily calendar information: www.sdsm.k12.wi.us/<strong>High</strong> &<br />
www.thezonelive.com.<br />
DATE EVENT<br />
9/1/2010 FIRST DAY SCHOOL Freshmen only<br />
9/2/2010 FIRST DAY SCHOOL All students<br />
9/6/2010 NO SCHOOL Labor Day Holiday<br />
9/20/2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Open House<br />
9/27/2010 NO SCHOOL Teacher Inservice<br />
10/1/2010 1:50 PM - ASSEMBLY: Homecoming (special schedule)<br />
10/1/2010 7:00 PM - Homecoming Football Game<br />
10/2/2010 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Homecoming Dance (<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>)<br />
10/12/2010 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 1:12PM<br />
10/13/2010<br />
PSAT testing (special schedule - all students report) (optional for<br />
Sophomores/Juniors)<br />
10/14/2010 HALF DAY SCHOOL Parent-Teacher Conferences<br />
10/19/2010 Parent-Teacher Conferences - evening<br />
10/21/2010 Parent-Teacher Conferences - evening<br />
10/28-29/2010 NO SCHOOL Teacher's Convention<br />
11/4-5/2010 Term 1 Exams 7:40-12:00 (NO SCHOOL PM)<br />
11/5/2010 TERM/QUARTER 1 ENDS<br />
11/12-13/2010 7:30 PM - Fall Play Performance (PAC)
DATE<br />
EVENT<br />
11/12/2010 WKCE Testing (regular schedule - all students report)<br />
11/14/2010 2:00 PM - Fall Play Performance (PAC)<br />
11/15/2010<br />
7:30 PM - Music Concert (A Cappella Choir, Symphony Orchestra,<br />
Wind Ensemble) (PAC)<br />
11/16/2010 7:30 PM - Music Concert (Sophomore Choir, Symphonic Band) (PAC)<br />
11/18/2010 7:30 PM - Music Concert (Freshman Choir, Concert Orchestra) (PAC)<br />
11/25-26/2010 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break<br />
12/4/2010<br />
5:00 PM - Ye Olde Christmas Feaste (HS Commons) (tickets sold in<br />
advance)<br />
12/5/2010<br />
5:00 PM - Ye Olde Christmas Feaste (HS Commons) (tickets sold in<br />
advance)<br />
12/14/2010 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 1:12PM<br />
12/15/2010 PLAN testing (sophomores only)<br />
12/20/2010 7:30 PM - Yuletide Festival Concert (PAC) small group ensembles<br />
12/22/2010 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 11:10am<br />
12/23-31/2010 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break<br />
1/20-21/2011 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - Term 2/Semester 1 Exams<br />
1/21/2011 TERM/QUARTER 2 - SEMESTER 1 ENDS<br />
1/24/2011 NO SCHOOL Teacher Records Day<br />
2/1/2011 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 1:12PM<br />
2/14/2011 7:30 PM - Winter Orchestra Festival Concert (PAC)<br />
2/15/2011 7:30 PM - Winter Choir Festival Concert (PAC)<br />
2/17/2011 7:30 PM - Winter Band Festival Concert (PAC)<br />
2/24/2011 Parent-Teacher Conferences - evening<br />
3/1/2011 Parent-Teacher Conferences - evening<br />
3/8/2011 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 1:12PM<br />
3/11-12/2011 7:30 PM - Musical Theatre Performance (PAC)<br />
3/13/2011 2:00 PM - Musical Theatre Performance (PAC)<br />
3/17/2011 7:30 PM - Prism Concert (Solo & Ensemble Festival groups) (PAC)<br />
3/18/2011 NO SCHOOL - Vacation Day<br />
3/19/2011 <strong>District</strong> Solo & Ensemble (all day) Cudahy <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
3/24-25/2011 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - Term 3 Exams<br />
3/25/2011 TERM/QUARTER 3 ENDS<br />
4/12/2011 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 1:12PM<br />
4/15/2011 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM - ASSEMBLY: Anything Goes (special schedule)<br />
4/16/2011 11:30 PM - 3:00 AM - Post Prom Event<br />
4/16/2011 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Prom Dance - Harley Davidson Museum<br />
4/22-29/2011 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break<br />
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DATE<br />
EVENT<br />
5/2/2011 AP EXAMS (May 2-13)<br />
5/7/2011 State Solo & Ensemble (all day) UW-Parkside<br />
5/10/2011 HALF-DAY SCHOOL - EARLY RELEASE 1:12PM<br />
5/16/2011<br />
7:30 PM - Spring Festival Concert (Sophomore Choir, Symphonic<br />
Band) (PAC)<br />
5/17/2011 7:30 PM - Spring Concert (Freshman Choir, Concert Orchestra) (PAC)<br />
5/21/2011 5:00 PM - Senior Music Honors Program (HS Commons)<br />
5/21/2011<br />
7:30 PM - Senior Concert (A Cappella Choir, Wind Ensemble,<br />
Symphony Orchestra) (PAC)<br />
5/27/2011 NO SCHOOL Vacation Day (or emergency make-up day, if needed)<br />
5/30/2011 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Holiday<br />
6/7-9/2011 Term 4/Semester 2 Exams (special schedule)<br />
6/9/2011 7:00 PM - Graduation (Field House)<br />
6/9/2011 TERM/QUARTER 4 - SEMESTER 2 ENDS<br />
6/10/2011 NO SCHOOL Teacher Records Day (8:00-12:00)<br />
6/20/2011 Summer <strong>School</strong> begins<br />
SPECIAL TESTING SCHEDULE<br />
PLAN Testing (required for sophomores) December 15, 2010<br />
WKCE Testing (required for sophomores) – TBA<br />
College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Testing – May 2-13, 2011<br />
PSAT Test (optional for sophomores and juniors) – October 13, 2010<br />
ACT (college bound juniors & seniors) 9/11/10, 10/23/10, 12/11/10, 2/12/11, 4/9/11,<br />
6/11/11<br />
SAT (college bound juniors & seniors) check in Guidance for dates<br />
ROOM & LOCKER LOCATIONS<br />
First Floor<br />
1W1101–1W1147 Outside of Media Center<br />
1W1148-1W1334 Outside of PE classrooms<br />
1N1335-1N1481 Outside of Resource Lab 1031<br />
1N1482-1N1615 Outside of Girl’s locker room<br />
Second Floor<br />
2W1001-2W1147 Outside of Media Center Mezzanine<br />
2W1148-2W1334 Outside of Computer Lab 2105<br />
2N1335-2N1481 Outside of Resource Lab 2011<br />
2N1482-2N1658 Outside of Mechanical Room 2102<br />
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WHO TO GO TO FOR WHAT<br />
Go to the Main Office if:<br />
• you need to see the Principal<br />
• you need to check for Lost and Found items<br />
• you need to have an announcement made for your club or organization<br />
• you need a Work Permit<br />
• you have a problem with a street locker<br />
• you need to check or pay for financial obligations<br />
• you need school calendar or special schedule information<br />
• you need medical assistance and the nurse is not in<br />
• you need to deposit money into your lunch account<br />
• you need to pick-up homework during an illness<br />
• you need medical assistance and the nurse is not in<br />
• you need a medical form to have medication administered during the school day<br />
• you need to fill out an accident form due to being injured at school<br />
• you need a <strong>Student</strong> Agenda (including replacement for a lost agenda - $5.00<br />
charge)<br />
• you need city or Chapter 220 bus information<br />
• you need to make an emergency or urgent phone call<br />
Go to the Associate Principal’s Office if:<br />
• you are removed from class for behavior issues<br />
• you need to make a change in your emergency contact information (address,<br />
phone, or family information)<br />
Go to the Attendance Office if:<br />
• you need to excuse an absence<br />
• you received an automated phone call at home regarding an absence and need<br />
information<br />
• you need to pick up a pass to leave the building for a pre-arranged absence<br />
• you need medical assistance and the nurse is not in<br />
Go to the Guidance Office if:<br />
• you want help in choosing courses/careers<br />
• you need to find out your proficiency status<br />
• you have a personal problem or a concern about friends/family members<br />
• you want to add or drop a class<br />
• you want to see your cumulative record<br />
• you need military information<br />
• you need college or scholarship information<br />
• you need transcripts<br />
• you need testing (SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc.) information<br />
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• you need graduation information<br />
• you need a student I.D. card (including replacement for lost cards ($5.00 charge)<br />
Go to the Activities/Athletics Office if:<br />
• you need information about sports physicals<br />
• you need to pick-up or submit your athletic forms<br />
• you need to pay an activity/athletic fee<br />
• you need information about an activity bus<br />
• you have a question about a sports locker<br />
• you need information about activity or athletic events, practices, or departure times<br />
• you need information concerning your co-curricular eligibility (athletic and/or<br />
activities)<br />
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STUDENT POLICIES & GUIDELINES<br />
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES<br />
All accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to the teacher, coach, advisor,<br />
or other adult in charge who will complete an Accident Report. An insurance company<br />
may deny a claim if the report is not filed promptly.<br />
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (AP)<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at the high school in many content<br />
areas. AP courses are more demanding than the accelerated courses and are designed<br />
to better prepare students for success in college. Selections are based on past<br />
academic record, faculty recommendation, and a sincere desire of the student to accept<br />
a more rigorous curriculum requirement.<br />
Upon successful completion of AP courses, students may take the College Board AP<br />
examinations held in May, which is used by some colleges and universities to grant<br />
advance credits. There is a fee for each exam (approximately $86.00). See your<br />
Guidance Counselor if you are interested in choosing AP courses.<br />
AGE OF MAJORITY<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who have reached the age of majority (18 or older) and have completed the<br />
Age of Majority form through the Associate Principal’s Office, have the following rights<br />
and responsibilities:<br />
1. To make decisions about their educational programming.<br />
2. To submit excuses on their own behalf for absences. <strong>Student</strong>s may be asked to<br />
provide a doctor’s medical excuse or other justification for excessive absences.<br />
3. If suspended, students may be accountable for their own re-admission following the<br />
suspension.<br />
4. Parents/Guardians are no longer responsible for the actions of their children when<br />
they turn eighteen; however, debts incurred by students prior to age eighteen are<br />
still the responsibility of the parents/guardians.<br />
5. Those completing the Age of Majority form may choose to not have<br />
information/communication sent to parents/guardians. Parents/Guardians will be notified<br />
if student chooses this option.<br />
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC)<br />
Placement of a student in the ALC will be at the discretion of the administration. Each<br />
case will be evaluated individually; the nature, number and seriousness of the offenses<br />
will be factors considered for placement. The administration may seek the input of<br />
guidance counselors, special services personnel, and classroom teachers in reaching<br />
this decision.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s assigned to the ALC will be in an environment that isolates them from<br />
their peers. When in the ALC, students will receive academic support, and be able<br />
to progress academically through involvement and support of staff.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s may be assigned for a part or all of a school day. <strong>Student</strong>s must complete<br />
all time assigned to the ALC.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s may be required to write a reflection regarding the incident that led to their<br />
placement in the ALC and how they may act differently in similar situations in the<br />
future.<br />
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• <strong>Student</strong>s will not be allowed to sleep while in the ALC. They will be engaged in<br />
work.<br />
• When all schoolwork is completed, other reading assignments will be available.<br />
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s must not be dropped off or picked up in the bus loading zones<br />
before school (7:15-7:40am) and after school (2:30-3:00pm).<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s and parents are not permitted to drive behind the 6-12 campus by Rawson<br />
Woods at any time. This is not a thoroughfare.<br />
• The drive into the school from the parkway is two-way, except after school from<br />
2:42-3:00pm when the East exit is used for exit only.<br />
• The building is open to students from 7:00am-3:15pm, except on days when the<br />
schedule includes an early dismissal or if students are involved in a schoolsponsored<br />
activity and/or under the supervision of a staff member.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s not involved in activities or meetings after school should leave the building<br />
by 3:15pm and not loiter.<br />
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES<br />
1. <strong>Student</strong>s must enter the assembly quietly and report to their assigned areas<br />
immediately.<br />
2. <strong>Student</strong>s are not allowed to listen to music through MP3 players, I pods or phones.<br />
3. Respect speaker and subject.<br />
4. Applaud to show appreciation.<br />
5. Refrain from making distracting comments, stamping feet, yelling, or whistling<br />
during programs.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who exhibit inappropriate behavior may be removed and/or denied assembly<br />
privileges.<br />
ATTENDANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES<br />
Regular and prompt attendance is necessary for student progress and becomes part of<br />
the student’s permanent record. Poor attendance is a major cause for failure and<br />
dropping out of school. Both students and parents/guardians share the responsibility for<br />
good attendance. Disciplinary procedures for attendance infractions will be carried out<br />
as indicated in the chart below.<br />
TYPE OF ABSENCE<br />
Excused Tardy<br />
Any tardy where a student has a legitimate<br />
pass, arriving in a reasonable amount of<br />
time. <strong>Student</strong>s who take more than a<br />
reasonable amount of time will be referred to<br />
an administrator through a disciplinary<br />
referral.<br />
ACTION TAKEN<br />
Excused<br />
Excessive Excused Tardies<br />
• Parent contact<br />
(A student who is tardy for more than 50% of<br />
a class will be marked excused absent for<br />
that class)<br />
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TYPE OF ABSENCE<br />
Unexcused Tardy<br />
Any tardy where a student does not have a<br />
legitimate pass for being late to class<br />
(A student who is tardy for more than 50% of<br />
a class will be marked unexcused absent for<br />
that class)<br />
Unexcused Absence (full day)<br />
Any full day absence where a student does<br />
not have a legitimate excuse.<br />
Unexcused Absence (single period)<br />
Any single period absence where a student<br />
does not have a legitimate excuse.<br />
Excessive Excused Absences<br />
More than ten (10) excused absences<br />
ACTION TAKEN<br />
• Warning<br />
• Detention(s)<br />
• Parent contact<br />
• Counseling intervention<br />
• Truancy referral<br />
• Second citation<br />
• Letter<br />
• Parent conference<br />
• Counseling intervention<br />
• Referral to police for citation<br />
• Home visit<br />
• Truancy referral<br />
• Second citation<br />
• Letter<br />
• Parent conference<br />
• Counseling intervention<br />
• Referral to police for citation<br />
• Truancy referral<br />
• Second citation<br />
• Letter<br />
• Parent conference with counselor<br />
• Plan of action<br />
• Medical documentation<br />
• Truancy procedure with possible citation<br />
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY<br />
REQUIRED BY WIS.STAT.SEC. 118.16(4)(D)<br />
The <strong>District</strong> shall abide by and implement student compulsory attendance laws. State law<br />
requires each child between the ages of six and 18 residing in the <strong>District</strong> to be in school<br />
attendance (religious holidays excepted) unless he/she:<br />
1. Is excused temporarily for physical or mental reasons;<br />
2. Has graduated;<br />
3. Has been authorized to attend an alternative educational program;<br />
4. Has been excused by his/her parent/guardian prior to an absence in accordance<br />
with state law; or<br />
5. Has been excused by the building principal by his/her designee.<br />
Any violator of the compulsory school attendance law shall be subject to penalties outlined in<br />
state law.<br />
ABSENCES<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are expected to be in daily attendance at school unless they need to be<br />
absent for one of the following reasons:<br />
1. Personal illness, medical, and dental appointments<br />
2. Funerals<br />
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3. Required legal appearances<br />
4. Designated religious holidays<br />
5. Family emergencies<br />
6. Driver’s examinations<br />
7. Approved school district-sponsored activities<br />
8. Prior approved absences that have been deemed educationally beneficial for the<br />
student by the school principal or designee. (The student must obtain a prearranged<br />
absence form from the attendance office and have it completed and returned to the<br />
Attendance Office at least three days prior to their absence.)<br />
9. The school board may excuse a student who is temporarily not in proper physical or<br />
mental condition to attend school. An excuse under this condition shall be in writing<br />
and shall state the duration of time, not to exceed 30 days. <strong>Student</strong>s with excused<br />
absences are entitled to make up work and are responsible for doing so.<br />
Absences not excused within 72 hours from the date of absence will remain unexcused<br />
unless approved by an administrator.<br />
When a student is absent, a parent or guardian must call the Attendance Office at (414)<br />
766-5120 for each daily absence (written notes will not be accepted), no later than 2:00pm<br />
the day of the absence, with the following information:<br />
• Name of student<br />
• Reason for absence<br />
• Estimated length of absence<br />
Homework requests must be called in to (414) 766-5100 prior to 9:00am so material can<br />
be gathered for pick-up in the afternoon of the same day (see “Homework” section of<br />
this handbook for detailed information).<br />
ABSENCES – EXCUSED<br />
When a student has excessive excused absences in a semester, an attendance<br />
notification letter may be sent to the parent/guardian. After 10 excused absences in a<br />
semester, the above procedure will be repeated. A conference may be scheduled<br />
(s.118.15, 431-Rule). Medical documentation may be required after 10 days to excuse<br />
additional absences.<br />
ABSENCES – UNEXCUSED<br />
If a call is not provided for an absence, a student will be marked unexcused. Correction of<br />
this will be the responsibility of the student, and s/he will be given within 72 hours from the<br />
date of absence for the correction. If this is not cleared within 72 hours, the parent/guardian<br />
will need to discuss clearing these dates with the student’s Associate Principal.<br />
Ordinarily, the name of any student who is absent from all or part of a day, and for<br />
whom the school has not received notification, will be put into the school’s phone-calling<br />
machine at the end of each school day. The machine will call the student’s home in the<br />
evening to report the absence and ask that a parent call the Attendance Office the next<br />
day to advise whether the absence is excused or not.<br />
Parents/Guardians may call the Attendance Office (414) 766-5120 at any time during<br />
normal office hours to check on their student’s attendance.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s, who are excused after the date of absence, but within the 72-hour limit, by a<br />
phone call from the parent/guardian to the Attendance Office, will be reflected as excused<br />
on the teacher’s daily absence lists.<br />
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LATE ARRIVAL OR EARLY RELEASE<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s with senior (12th grade) status may be granted permission for late arrival or<br />
early release with written approval from a parent/guardian if the following considerations<br />
are met.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> must have a GPA of 3.0 or better from the previous semester.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> must have 90% attendance from the previous semester.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> must maintain a schedule leading to a timely graduation with peers.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> must not have any discipline referrals (resulting in a suspension) from the<br />
previous semester.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> must be enrolled in three courses per term.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s granted a late arrival are required to stay off campus until 10 minutes before<br />
the second class begins or students can check themselves into the library. Under no<br />
condition can the student be in the halls, walking around the campus.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s granted an early release are required to leave campus in a timely manner or<br />
students can check themselves into the library. Under no condition can the student be<br />
in the halls, walking around the campus.<br />
STUDENTS AGE 18-20<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s age 18-20 may continue to attend school provided they meet school<br />
attendance requirements and are making progress toward achieving a diploma. The<br />
failure to demonstrate a good faith effort in attendance and achievement may be cause<br />
for their dismissal from school.<br />
TRUANCY<br />
Truancy means any absence of part or all of one or more days from school during which<br />
the school attendance officer, principal, or teacher has not been notified of the legal<br />
cause of such absence by the parent or guardian of the absent pupil. Truancy also<br />
means intermittent attendance carried on for the purpose of defeating the intent of<br />
s.118.15.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who are habitual truants will not be able to participate in special activities<br />
including, but not limited to: school dances (i.e. Homecoming, Winter Formal, and<br />
Prom).<br />
1. “Habitual Truant” 118.16(1)(a) means a pupil who is absent from school without an<br />
acceptable excuse under sub.(4) and s.118.15 for part or all of five or more days on which<br />
school is held during a school semester.<br />
2. Habitual Truancy Follow-Up Procedure: When a student is identified as a habitual<br />
truant, the school shall notify the parents/guardian by registered or certified mail.<br />
The notice shall include:<br />
a. a statement of the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility under s.118.15(1)(a) to<br />
cause a child to attend school regularly.<br />
b. a statement that the parent/guardian or child may request program or<br />
curriculum modifications for the child and that the child may be eligible for<br />
enrollment in a program for children-at-risk.<br />
c. a request that the parents/guardians meet with appropriate school personnel to<br />
discuss the child’s truancy.<br />
d. a statement of the penalties under s.118.15(5), that may be imposed on the<br />
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parent/guardian if they fail to cause their child to attend school regularly.<br />
3. Make-up Policy for Unexcused Absences:<br />
a. A student must fulfill all course requirements to pass the course.<br />
b. The school may not deny a student credit in a course or subject based solely on<br />
the student’s unexcused absences. <strong>Student</strong>s will be awarded credit for makeup<br />
work completed during a detention period [s.118.16(4)].<br />
BICYCLES<br />
Bicycles must be placed in bike racks provided by the school district and locked. The<br />
school is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen bicycles left on school property.<br />
BOOKBAGS, BACKPACKS & PURSES<br />
Bookbags, backpacks or purses are NOT ALLOWED in any classroom or the<br />
Commons. If a student would like to carry personal belongings with him/her, they may<br />
do so only in a designated Rocket sport/book bag which is available for purchase<br />
through the school store.<br />
BUILDING PASSPORT<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a closed campus. If a student must leave the school<br />
building before the regular time, a Building Passport must be obtained from the<br />
Attendance Office. Under no circumstances should a student leave the building<br />
without permission. <strong>Student</strong>s who leave the building without an authorized passport<br />
will be considered truant and subject to disciplinary action.<br />
BUS - AFTER SCHOOL LATE GUIDELINES<br />
In order to ride the late bus after school activities, students should work with their<br />
coach/advisor or the Activities/Athletics Coordinator. Bus drivers may turn students<br />
away if they do not have them on their list to ride the bus.<br />
BUS - RIDERSHIP RULES AND EXPECTATIONS<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are expected to behave appropriately while riding the bus. The bus ridership<br />
guidelines listed below are not all inclusive. The school district reserves the right to<br />
modify the rules and consequences at any time, and may use video cameras on buses<br />
to assist with disciplinary issues. <strong>Student</strong>s may be denied bus transportation if they fail<br />
to follow these important guidelines:<br />
1. Ride only on assigned routes or vehicles.<br />
2. Respect private property while waiting at a bus stop. Wait in the proper location.<br />
Do not move toward a bus until it has stopped and the driver has motioned you<br />
aboard.<br />
3. Do not push another person when getting on or off a bus.<br />
4. Show respect for the drivers. They are responsible for the orderly conduct of all<br />
passengers and will report behavior problems.<br />
5. Show respect for fellow students on the bus and share seats.<br />
6. Sit in an assigned seat as soon as you can get on the bus. Drivers may require<br />
students to sit in assigned seats. Remain seated until your bus stop. Do not change<br />
seats unless instructed to by the driver.<br />
7. Keep arms, legs, head and other objects inside the vehicle and out of the aisles.<br />
Each student must keep hands and arms to himself/herself.<br />
8. Wait for the driver’s signal and cross in the front of the bus. If the student needs to<br />
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cross the street in a different area, s/he should wait on the sidewalk until the bus<br />
leaves the area, and cross at the nearest crosswalk.<br />
9. Quiet and normal conversation with fellow riders is acceptable. Yelling, screaming,<br />
or profane language will not be tolerated.<br />
CASES NOT COVERED BY SPECIFIC RULES<br />
It is understood that the rules contained in this handbook are not all inclusive. The<br />
administration and teachers may take such action as is necessary and not forbidden by<br />
law to insure the discipline and operation of the school. Action may be taken with<br />
respect to any offense which interferes with the orderly conduct of the school or which<br />
affects the safety and welfare of students either individually or collectively regardless of<br />
the existence or non-existence of a rule covering the offense. Acts that are crimes<br />
outside of school are also considered crimes in school, and they will be treated similarly.<br />
CELL PHONES<br />
It is a privilege that cell phones are allowed in school; however, they must be turned off<br />
at all times during the school day. <strong>Student</strong>s are strongly encouraged to keep their<br />
phones in their lockers. Cell phones with camera capability are strictly forbidden in the<br />
physical education/athletics locker rooms and bathrooms. If a student is found using<br />
their cell phone during school hours (7:37am-2:42pm), the following consequences will<br />
take place. NOTE: If a student refuses to hand over his/her phone to a staff member,<br />
despite the number of offenses the student has, the consequences will automatically<br />
jump to consequences for the third or more offenses.<br />
• On the first offense, the device will be confiscated. The student may pick up the<br />
device at the end of his or her school day and a warning is given to remind the<br />
student of the policy. (Return of the phone at the end of the day is not guaranteed, as this is<br />
dependent upon staff availability)<br />
• On the second offense, the device will be confiscated and the student will be<br />
assigned a detention, and a parent/guardian will be notified that s/he must come to<br />
school to pick up the device. The device will not be turned over to the student.<br />
• On the third or more offense, the device will be confiscated, the student will be<br />
assigned an in-school suspension, and a parent/guardian will be notified that he/she<br />
must attend a meeting with the administration. At this meeting, further action will be<br />
discussed, and the device will be given to the parent/guardian.<br />
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER/EMERGENCY CONTACT<br />
Inform your guidance counselor if you have a change of address, telephone number,<br />
and/or family emergency contacts. It is very important to contact the school any time<br />
there are changes in your emergency contact information.<br />
CLASSROOM CONDUCT<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are expected to follow each teacher’s classroom expectations. See the<br />
Discipline Chart for guidelines that will be followed for failure to abide by classroom<br />
expectations.<br />
CLOSING PROCEDURES<br />
The decision to close school due to weather or other emergency situations is made by<br />
the Superintendent of the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>. The official<br />
announcement for any school closing will be posted on the <strong>District</strong> website and may be<br />
heard over the following Radio and TV Stations:<br />
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Radio: WTMJ-620AM WKTI-94.5FM TV: WTMJ-Channel 4<br />
WISN-1130AM WMIL-106FM WITI-Channel 6<br />
WLTQ-97.3FM WKKV-100.7FM WISN-Channel 12<br />
WOKY-920AM WRIT-95.7FM WDJT-Channel 58<br />
CLOTHING GUIDELINES<br />
Clothing, jewelry, and banners or flags that refer to drugs, sex, violence, death, alcohol,<br />
tobacco products, obscenities, racism, religious cults, gangs, or slogans that are<br />
suggestive of any of the above are not acceptable. <strong>Student</strong>s who wear inappropriate<br />
clothing may be sent home to change clothes. For more detailed information about<br />
inappropriate clothing, see the Discipline Chart.<br />
a. Sleepwear and slippers are not permitted.<br />
b. If make-up or hair coloring is worn, it may not cause distractions in any way.<br />
c. No bare midriffs or low-cut tops. The students must be able to raise her/his arms<br />
above her/his head without exposing bare areas. Any revealing clothing is<br />
prohibited.<br />
d. No short shorts or skirts. The student must be able to place their arms at their side<br />
and touch the bottom of their shorts/skirts with their longest finger.<br />
e. Tops or skirts with leggings or tights follow the same rule as shorts or skirts,<br />
f. No sleeveless shirts, tank tops or any other top deemed inappropriate by<br />
administration<br />
g. No low-waisted jeans, shorts or skirts. The student needs to be able to sit down and<br />
not expose her/his bare back or underwear. Pants should be at the waist at all times<br />
and excessively baggy pants are not allowed. Belts are required if pants impede<br />
mobility or are being frequently adjusted to keep from falling down.<br />
h... No suggestive, abusive inappropriate language or designs, or language that<br />
includes put-downs (i.e. I’m with stupid, etc.). The wearing of clothing or jewelry that<br />
projects violence, drugs or sexual innuendo is strictly forbidden.<br />
i. Any items representing gang affiliation are not permitted.<br />
j. No references to alcohol, tobacco or weapons are allowed.<br />
k. All sweaters, shirts, pullovers, etc., must be worn appropriately at all times.<br />
l. No hats, hoods, or other headwear can be worn in the building during the school<br />
day. Headwear worn due to religious/cultural beliefs must be approved with<br />
justification documentation from the parents. Permission will be granted on an<br />
individual basis. Continuous headwear violations may result in the student losing<br />
his/her privilege to wear such headwear.<br />
COPIED, PLAGIARIZED WORK OR CHEATING<br />
A student who submits work that is not his or her own, allows another student to copy<br />
his or her work, or caught cheating will be subject to disciplinary and academic<br />
consequences. A student may be required to resubmit work for partial credit or may<br />
receive no credit. Incidents of copying, plagiarism or cheating will be examined on a<br />
case-by-case basis, and appropriate consequences will be assessed.<br />
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT/USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> employees and officials may not use corporal punishment in any of its<br />
forms. <strong>School</strong> officials and employees are not prohibited, however, from using<br />
reasonable and necessary force:<br />
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1. To quell a disturbance or prevent an act that threatens physical injury to any person;<br />
2. To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object within a student’s<br />
control;<br />
3. For the purpose of self-defense or the defense of others or for the protection of<br />
property in accordance with state statutes;<br />
4. To remove a disruptive student from school premises, a motor vehicle or schoolsponsored<br />
activity;<br />
5. To prevent a student from inflicting harm on him/herself; or<br />
6. To protect the safety of others.<br />
Further, school officials and employees are not prohibited from using incidental, minor or<br />
reasonable physical contact designated to maintain order and control. The building principal<br />
shall be notified immediately after any application of force. Parents/Guardians of the<br />
student(s) involved shall be contacted by school officials and informed as to why their child<br />
was restrained.<br />
COURSE OFFERINGS<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Career Planning Guide is available online. A hard<br />
copy is available, by request, in the <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Guidance Office.<br />
COURSE REQUIREMENTS<br />
In order to receive credit for a course a student must attain a grade of “D” or better, and<br />
complete all course requirements.<br />
CUMULATIVE RECORDS<br />
Cumulative records contain a complete record of each student’s educational progress.<br />
These records are maintained throughout each student’s tenure in the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong><br />
public schools. Upon graduation, part of the record is microfilmed for reference.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s and a parent/guardian may request to see their cumulative records at any time<br />
with their Guidance Counselor.<br />
<strong>Student</strong> records shall be maintained to assist the school in providing the student appropriate educational<br />
experiences. <strong>Student</strong> records shall include all records relating to an individual student, regardless of<br />
format, other than notes or records maintained for personal use by teachers or other certified personnel<br />
which are not available to others and records necessary for and available only to persons involved in<br />
psychological treatment of a student. <strong>Student</strong> records shall be maintained in accordance with state and<br />
federal laws and established guidelines.<br />
Parents and students have the right to: (a) inspect, review and obtain copies of student records; (b)<br />
request the amendment of the student's school records if they believe the records are inaccurate or<br />
misleading; (c) consent to the disclosure of the student's school records, except to the extent state and<br />
federal law authorizes disclosure without consent; (d) deny the release of information which has been<br />
designated as directory data; and (e) file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office of the<br />
U.S. Department of Education.<br />
DANCE EXPECTATIONS<br />
All school policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations apply during any school dance.<br />
The following guidelines also apply:<br />
1. <strong>Student</strong>s should be prepared to present a school ID when entering the dance.<br />
2 <strong>Student</strong>s are required to pay off all obligations prior to purchasing a dance ticket.<br />
For extenuating circumstances, arrangements must be made with the Principal.<br />
3. <strong>Student</strong>s must have at least 90% attendance for the term in which the dance<br />
occurs. .<br />
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4. <strong>Student</strong>s must not have any unexcused absences for two weeks prior to the dance.<br />
If a student has an unexcused absence during this time, they will not be allowed to<br />
participate in the dance.<br />
5. <strong>Student</strong>s cannot be assigned an in-school or out-of-school suspension during a 2-<br />
week time period prior to the dance. If the student receives an in-school or out-ofschool<br />
suspension during this time, the student will not be allowed to participate in<br />
the dance.<br />
6. <strong>Student</strong>s must remain in designated areas.<br />
• Administration reserves the right to deny access to any guest who is not a<br />
student of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
7. <strong>Student</strong>s who leave will not be permitted to re-enter.<br />
8. Guests must be pre-registered before the day of the dance.<br />
• Guests from other schools must submit a signed permission slip from an<br />
administrator from their school by the deadline established for the specific<br />
event.<br />
• A <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> administrator must approve all other guests.<br />
9. <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to wear appropriate attire, according to the clothing<br />
guidelines outlined in this <strong>Student</strong> Agenda.<br />
10. <strong>Student</strong>s must enter within 30 minutes of the starting time.<br />
11. <strong>Student</strong>s are required to leave the building within 30 minutes of the ending time.<br />
12. Dance movements or practices that suggest or simulate sexual activity are<br />
prohibited.<br />
13. <strong>Student</strong>s asking to have a guest form signed for attending a dance at another<br />
school will be held to the same expectations as a dance at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>.<br />
DETENTION SYSTEM<br />
A detention is a period of time assigned to students for unacceptable behavior or failure<br />
to follow school rules. Detentions assigned by teachers are to be served with the<br />
teacher in a timely manner. Failure to serve a teacher’s detention may result in a<br />
referral to the office. If a student should get more than one detention in the same day,<br />
the detentions must be served in the order assigned. An administrator will assign office<br />
detentions. <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to follow the instruction of the administrator or<br />
detention supervisor. Failure to serve detentions may result in a suspension or other<br />
disciplinary actions. Bus tickets will be made available to students who normally ride the<br />
school bus, if they have a pre-arranged after school detention.<br />
DISABLED ACCESS AND SERVICES<br />
Accommodations will be made as necessary for those students with temporary or<br />
permanent physical disabilities. See a Guidance Counselor for more information.<br />
ELECTRONIC DEVICES<br />
The only electronic devices allowed in the building are cell phones, personal music<br />
players, and computer storage devices that are used for school related functions. They<br />
are not to be used in the building during the school day. Violations may result in<br />
confiscation of items. Electronic devices outside those previously mentioned are not<br />
allowed at school-sponsored activities, including field trips. Cameras, including the<br />
camera mode of a cell phones, should not be used during the school day unless there is<br />
an educational need and the student has teacher or administrator permission. If a<br />
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student brings a camera to school for an after school activity it must be placed in their<br />
locker until it is needed.<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – BUILDING EVACUATION<br />
When the school administration deems it necessary to evacuate a building, an<br />
announcement will be made over the Public Address system. The following procedures<br />
must be following during a building evacuation.<br />
1. When evacuating the building, teachers should have a list of those students<br />
assigned to them at the time of the evacuation.<br />
2. Evacuation does not automatically mean that school is being dismissed for the day.<br />
3. All school rules are still in effect, including the use of cell phones.<br />
4. Two sites have been designated for evacuation of the 15th Avenue Campus:<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOL students and staff will move to Rawson Elementary <strong>School</strong>.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & DISTRICT OFFICE STAFF will move to the<br />
<strong>South</strong>east YMCA on the corner of 15th & College Avenue.<br />
5. Once students arrive at their site, no student under the age of 18 will be released from<br />
the site without permission from a parent/guardian. An administrator or their designee<br />
must speak to the parent/ guardian directly before approval will be given to be<br />
released. <strong>Student</strong>s will remain at the site until a parent, guardian, or designated<br />
individual comes to pick them up. The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> requires all parents to complete<br />
the Early/Emergency Dismissal Plan form at the beginning of each school year.<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – FIRE<br />
Evacuation is required any time the building fire alarm sounds. Teachers are responsible for<br />
acquainting each of their classes with the detailed directions for their room as posted. This<br />
should be done within the first week of school. Exit doors are listed on the sign in each room.<br />
Fire drills are held once each month during the school year.<br />
1. Walk briskly; never run.<br />
2. Stop all talking.<br />
3. Leave books and other materials in the classroom.<br />
4. Exit according to the directions posted in each classroom.<br />
5. The first students out should hold open all doors at the exit.<br />
6. The last one to leave the room must turn off the lights and close the door.<br />
7. Everyone must leave the building.<br />
8. Walk away from the building until you reach the designated outside area.<br />
9. Do not return to the building until you hear the “All Clear” from an administrator.<br />
10. <strong>High</strong> school classrooms that exit into the staff parking lot should move to 15th<br />
Avenue and/or the NW corner of the lot.<br />
11. When evacuating the building, teachers should have a list of those students<br />
assigned to them at the time of the evacuation.<br />
12. Evacuation of disabled students must be provided by the staff member supervising<br />
that student at the time of the evacuation. Assist the student to an area designated<br />
as “Area of Safe Refuge”.<br />
13. An activated fire alarm will require the evacuation of the entire 15th Avenue<br />
Campus, however, if the source of the alarm can be confirmed to be localized to<br />
one campus a full evacuation may not be necessary. An administrator will notify<br />
students and staff via the Public Address system for the campus that needs to be<br />
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evacuated. <strong>Student</strong>s and staff of the affected campus will remain aware of the<br />
situation until the “All Clear” signal is given.<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – LOCKDOWN<br />
An announcement will be made over the Public Address system to initiate a building<br />
lockdown as notification that a lockdown has begun. The following actions will happen<br />
immediately after a lockdown announcement is made:<br />
1. Each classroom teacher/office staff will, within 30 seconds, complete the following<br />
actions:<br />
a. close and lock all classroom doors<br />
b. close all blinds, curtains, and shades on all windows and doors<br />
c. turn off all lights (except one bank of lights if there is no window)<br />
d. move students away from all doors and windows, so they are not visible<br />
2. <strong>Student</strong>s must remain quiet and sit on the floor at all times.<br />
3. If a student is in the hallway or in a restroom when the announcement is made and<br />
they are unable to return to their respective classrooms, they will be directed or<br />
placed into the nearest classroom where they will remain until the completion of the<br />
lockdown (drill or real).<br />
4. Teachers/office staff will get the names of every person in the occupied room,<br />
including the students who are directed into rooms in order to get them out of the<br />
halls/bathrooms.<br />
5. When a lockdown is completed: an “All Clear” will be announced over the P.A.<br />
system.<br />
6. Visitors or students coming in from outside will not be allowed into the building at<br />
any time during a lockdown.<br />
7. If a fire alarm should sound during a lockdown, teachers will be instructed on what<br />
actions to take. They will not automatically leave the room.<br />
8. If a decision is made to evacuate the building, follow the procedure outlined under<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES-BUILDING EVACUATION.<br />
9. In the case of a real event: students may be systematically evacuated from the<br />
building by the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> Police Department to a designated evacuation<br />
point.<br />
Lock-In: students and staff remain in their assigned rooms with all doors closed and<br />
locked. Instruction continues as usual.<br />
Lock-Down: students and staff remain in their assigned rooms with all doors closed and<br />
locked. Instruction ceases. <strong>Student</strong>s and staff locate down and away from view of doors<br />
and windows.<br />
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – TORNADO<br />
A Tornado Drill is usually performed twice each school year. In the event a tornado<br />
warning is issued, administrators will take responsibility for initiating the emergency plan<br />
of action via the Public Address system. Once the announcement is made, the following<br />
procedures should be followed.<br />
1. All students are to stay indoors, or move indoors if outdoors. Wind-driven objects<br />
are a great danger to anyone outside.<br />
2. The safest places in our school are those rooms away from outside windows.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s will move directly to the designated areas, which are posted in each room.<br />
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3. <strong>Student</strong>s are to sit or kneel on the floor, with heads held down, close together,<br />
faced away from any glass, outside wall, or door.<br />
4. <strong>Student</strong>s should remain calm and quiet.<br />
5. The plan of action will remain in effect until an administrator announces the “All<br />
Clear” over the P.A. system.<br />
6. Evacuation of disabled students must be provided by the staff member supervising<br />
that student at the time of the evacuation. Assist the student to the designated area<br />
for that classroom.<br />
7. After Dismissal: If a tornado warning is issued, and a student is on the 6-12 campus,<br />
the student is required to go to a designated safe area and WILL NOT be released<br />
until the tornado warning has expired. A student may be released from a safe area<br />
prior to an “all-clear” only through parent/guardian authorization or self-authorization<br />
if the student has completed an age of majority form.<br />
Tornado Watch: means conditions are such that a tornado might develop.<br />
Tornado Warning: means that a tornado has been sighted.<br />
EXAM POLICY<br />
To qualify for final exam exemptions students must meet the eligibility requirements.<br />
Course syllabus will include information informing students whether final exams can or<br />
cannot be exempted (transcripted credit or advanced standing agreements may impact<br />
this decision.) The criteria to allow or not allow a student to exempt a final exam will be<br />
consistent among all teachers teaching the same course. <strong>Student</strong>s who become ineligible<br />
after the initial sign-up may be denied exemption privileges up to the day of the exam.<br />
Administrators will notify students who become ineligible after being notified of the reason<br />
by the teacher.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s arriving 10-minutes late for an exam will not be allowed to take the exam. They<br />
will need to make arrangements with their teacher to make-up the exam during the allotted<br />
times during exam days.<br />
Exam Exemption Eligibility Requirements<br />
• A student’s class average at the time of the request must be an “A”, and the average<br />
must be maintained for the remainder of the course.<br />
• Faculty will check academic records and notify students who qualify. <strong>Student</strong>s will be<br />
notified of their exemption status from their teachers.<br />
Allowed Exemptions<br />
• SOPHOMORES may choose to exempt one (1) final exam for a class that ends in<br />
June, provided qualifications are met and maintained.<br />
• JUNIORS may choose to exempt one (1) final exam for one (1) class that ends in<br />
January, and one (1) class that ends in June, provided qualifications are met and<br />
maintained.<br />
• SENIORS may choose to exempt any final exam, provided qualifications are met and<br />
maintained.<br />
EXPULSION<br />
The school board may expel a student from school whenever it finds that the interest of<br />
the school demands the student’s expulsion and finds the student:<br />
1. Is guilty of repeated refusal or neglect to obey the rules; or<br />
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2. Knowingly conveyed or caused to be conveyed any threat or false information<br />
concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy school<br />
property by means of explosives; or<br />
3. Engaged in conduct while at school or while under the supervision of a school<br />
authority which endangered the property, health or safety of others; or<br />
4. While not at school or while not under the supervision of a school authority,<br />
engaged in conduct which endangered the property, health or safety of others at<br />
school or under the supervision of a school authority or engaged on conduct which<br />
endangered the property, health or safety of any employee or school board member<br />
of the district; or<br />
5. Is at least age 16 years and repeatedly engaged in conduct while at school or while<br />
under the supervision of a school authority that disrupted the ability of school<br />
authorities to maintain order or an educational atmosphere at school or at an activity<br />
supervised by a school authority, and such conduct does not constitute other grounds<br />
for expulsion under Section 120.13(l)(c)l of the Wisconsin Statutes; and/or<br />
6. While at school or while under the supervision of a school authority, possessed a<br />
firearm [as defined by 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3)].<br />
(Policy 447.3; Wisconsin Statutes Section 120.13)<br />
FEES & FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS<br />
All students are required to pay annual school fees. Locks for students in Physical<br />
Education classes and for athletics will be issued free of charge. A replacement locks<br />
for any damaged, lost, or stolen lock will be issued at a charge of the current lock<br />
replacement cost as established by the school district.<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> policy states that a parent/guardian is responsible to clear all school<br />
obligations for their children. Failure to pay annual fees may result in a student’s loss of<br />
privileges to participate in major school trips, dances, athletic events, and/or school<br />
activities. Diplomas and transcript requests will be held until all outstanding fees have been<br />
paid in full.<br />
FIELD TRIPS<br />
All field trips must be approved by the school’s administration. <strong>Student</strong>s participating in<br />
a field trip must submit a completed permission form signed by a parent/guardian, and<br />
each of their classroom teachers, and pay all appropriate fees prior to the field trip. The<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>School</strong> Board must approve all overnight out-of-state/country field<br />
trips at least two (2) months in advance of the trip.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s may be denied the privilege of participating in any field trip if they have a<br />
previous school record of violations that indicates they may be detrimental to the school<br />
if they were a part of the trip. This may include record of past substance abuse, poor<br />
attendance, excessive discipline records, or inappropriate conduct in classrooms.<br />
Appeals should be made to an administrator.<br />
All school rules and regulations apply while on a field trip. <strong>Student</strong>s are<br />
responsible for taking care of any make-up homework/class work when classes are<br />
missed during a field trip. We do not recommend that students participate in more than<br />
one field trip per week.<br />
Upon return from a field trip before the end of the school day, students must either<br />
return to class or stay with a parent chaperone as directed by the field trip advisor.<br />
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FOOD & BEVERAGES<br />
Food and beverages should be consumed in a responsible manner. Teachers have the<br />
discretion to allow or not allow food and/or beverages in their classroom. . Beverages<br />
outside of the Commons must be in a sealable and spill-proof container when it is being<br />
transported through the halls. Be aware that this is a privilege that can be revoked in the<br />
event that students do not treat the school environment with respect such as not<br />
disposing of garbage in a responsible manner.<br />
During the schedule lunch times, students must eat lunch in the Commons. Eating<br />
lunch outside the Commons, such as in classrooms, pods or the library is prohibited.<br />
There is one exception to this rule. <strong>Student</strong>s who meet the guidelines for the Senior<br />
Room are allowed to have their lunch in that room. See Senior Room for a listing of<br />
these guidelines.<br />
FOOD SERVICE GUIDELINES<br />
The high school food court is open at 7:00-7:27am, and 8:57-9:13am for sale of<br />
breakfast on school days.<br />
Cafeteria Expectations<br />
1. <strong>Student</strong>s must be in the Commons throughout their lunch period.<br />
2. Food and beverage must be consumed in the Commons during the mid-morning<br />
breakfast and lunch times.<br />
3. Place all litter in the trash containers and return all dishes to the dish return window.<br />
4. Practice good manners. Push in chair and leave table clean.<br />
5. Do not wear jackets/coats, backpacks, or large purses in the food lines.<br />
6. <strong>Student</strong>s must remain in the Commons are not allowed to go to their street lockers<br />
during the lunch period.<br />
7. During the lunch period, if a student needs to use the bathroom, the student must use the<br />
bathrooms located in the Heritage Hallway next to the Field House.<br />
Food Service Program<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> utilizes a computerized debit system for its food<br />
service program. Each student receives an identification card at the beginning of the<br />
school year. <strong>Student</strong>s scan their ID card, or type in their pin number in the<br />
breakfast/lunch line to pay for their meal, whether the student is paying in cash or on<br />
account. Theft of a student ID card or pin number should be reported to an administrator<br />
immediately.<br />
Payment Options<br />
1. For efficiency, it is recommended that parents pre-pay into a student’s meal account.<br />
This may be done online at www.MyNutrikids.com, or on the school district website<br />
www.sdsm.k12.wi.us, by sending a check with a student to school, or by mailing a<br />
check to <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>, Attention Food Service, 901 15 th Avenue,<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>, WI, 53172. (For the last option, allow 5 working days for the deposit<br />
to show on the student meal account) One check may cover all students in the family,<br />
if preferred, regardless of which <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> school they attend. <strong>Student</strong> names,<br />
account numbers, and individual deposit amounts should be indicated on the check<br />
and the deposit slip.<br />
2. <strong>Student</strong>s may make payment into their account in the breakfast or lunch line, after<br />
scanning their ID card.<br />
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Special Notes<br />
Parents may indicate whether their student is allowed to purchase ala carte items off<br />
their account, either online at www.MyNutriKids.com or on a deposit slip mailed to the<br />
address above. Food allergies and food abstinences may also be indicated in this way.<br />
The automated system will recognize these notes and make the cashier aware as the<br />
student takes a meal.<br />
Cashiers will notify students when their meal account falls below $8.00, and will<br />
continue to remind them until payment is made. Charging meals will not be allowed.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s approved for free or reduced priced meals will also use their ID card to<br />
purchase meals. The computer program is set to recognize a student’s meal status.<br />
There is no identification of their meal status to others. Applications for free and<br />
reduced priced meals are available at student registration or in the <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> office<br />
during the school year. Families may apply for meal benefits at any time during the<br />
school year. Meal cost, which includes milk, is $1.90.<br />
Parents have the ability to view their student’s account balance and print a copy of their<br />
eating history, which shows all dates and times that the student has purchased a<br />
breakfast or lunch within the past thirty days, online at www.MyNutriKids.com. Reports<br />
may also be requested from the Food Service Department for further history by calling<br />
414-766-5023.<br />
Year-end balances will be carried over into the next school year, unless the child is<br />
graduating. If your child graduates or withdraws from the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> public<br />
schools, you may request a refund of the balance, or transfer the funds to the account<br />
of a younger sibling.<br />
Food Costs<br />
.30 Milk<br />
1.60 Elementary <strong>Student</strong> Lunch<br />
1.90 Middle/<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Student</strong> Lunch<br />
.40 <strong>Student</strong> Reduced Price Lunch<br />
2.95 Adult Lunch<br />
.85 Elementary <strong>School</strong> <strong>Student</strong> Nutrition Break<br />
1.00 <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>/Middle <strong>School</strong> <strong>Student</strong> Breakfast<br />
.30 <strong>Student</strong> Reduced Price Breakfast/Nutrition Break<br />
1.30 Adult Breakfast<br />
All prices are subject to change.<br />
Bad Checks Policy<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> does not absorb the Non-Sufficient Funds<br />
(NSF) service fee charged by the bank for checks written to the district/school that<br />
bounce. Individuals who bounce a check will be contacted to make their food services<br />
payment in cash, and will be charged for the NSF service fees. Make sure that you<br />
have sufficient funds in your checking account before writing a check to the<br />
district/school to avoid having to pay this additional amount.<br />
FUNDRAISING<br />
All fundraising activities must follow the guidelines listed in the “Activities & Athletics”<br />
section of this agenda.<br />
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GRADUATION POLICY<br />
In order to graduate students must successfully earn sufficient credits and demonstrate<br />
proficiency. Detailed information is available in the high school’s Course Offering<br />
booklet (available from your Guidance Counselor).<br />
EARLY GRADUATION<br />
Early graduation may be allowed if a student has completed the required credits and<br />
has demonstrated proficiency. <strong>Student</strong>s who graduate early may participate in the June<br />
Graduation ceremony<br />
The following conditions must be met:<br />
1. Completion of application no later than October 1 of the student’s senior year,<br />
unless a different date is established by the building principal.<br />
2. Explain rationale on why you and/or your family are requesting early graduation.<br />
3. Meet with parent/guardian, counselor, and principal.<br />
GRADUATION CEREMONY<br />
Participating in the graduation ceremony is a privilege at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
based on the following criteria.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s must meet high school graduation requirements or be within one (1) credit<br />
that can be taken during summer school.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s must have fewer than twenty (20) unexcused class period absences during<br />
the student’s final year.<br />
• Once a student turns 18 years of age, he or she may not abuse the privilege of<br />
calling in excused absences.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> must behave appropriately resulting in no significant discipline issues.<br />
If a student’s privilege to participate in the graduation ceremony is revoked, a student or<br />
parent may appeal the administrative decision. The appeal process must follow these<br />
steps.<br />
1. The student must write a letter of appeal indicating why he or she deserves the<br />
opportunity to participate in the graduation ceremony.<br />
2. A team of teachers, including the senior advisors and guidance counselors will<br />
read the letter of appeal and interview the student to consider justification for<br />
behavior.<br />
3. A final decision will be made by the appeals team on whether or not the student<br />
will be able to participate in the graduation ceremony.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are required to attend the high school for four years in grades 9–12 (8<br />
semesters), and must successfully complete all of the established requirements.<br />
Special education students must meet requirements as identified by their Individual<br />
Education Plan (IEP). A student must have attended <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> for<br />
at least one full semester to be eligible for a <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> diploma.<br />
Exceptions may be granted upon recommendation of the principal.<br />
In order to graduate students must successfully earn 26 credits and demonstrate<br />
proficiency in the four core subject areas of English, mathematics, science, and social<br />
studies (see Promotion Policy section).<br />
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1 Credit - Awarded for the successful completion of a course that meets 5 days a week<br />
for two terms.<br />
.5 Credit - Awarded for a course meeting 5 days a week for one term (exception: Work<br />
Experience).<br />
.25 Credit - Awarded for courses meeting for student assistants who successfully fulfill<br />
one term of duties in their assigned area.<br />
Specific Courses and Credits<br />
ENGLISH<br />
4.00 credits<br />
English I<br />
1 credit<br />
English II w/Communications<br />
1 credit<br />
English III<br />
1 credit<br />
English IV<br />
1 credit<br />
CAREERS<br />
.50 credit<br />
Careers<br />
.50 credit<br />
HEALTH<br />
.50 credit<br />
Health<br />
.50 credit<br />
MATHEMATICS<br />
2.00 credits<br />
Beginning with the class of 2012, Geometry or higher level math will be included as part<br />
of the required credits.<br />
PHYSICAL EDUCATION*<br />
1.50 credits<br />
The required credits include an Introductory Physical Education course, then a choice of<br />
2 from 3 strands including: Self Enhancement, Team Concepts, and Outdoor/Individual<br />
Activities. Each of the courses is worth .50 credit. The state requires that these credits<br />
must be earned over 3 separate years.<br />
SCIENCE<br />
2.00 credits<br />
Physical Science or Biology<br />
1 credit<br />
Biology and Physical Science beyond Biology 1 credit<br />
SOCIAL STUDIES<br />
3.00 credits<br />
World History<br />
1 credit<br />
U.S. History<br />
1 credit<br />
American Govt., Govt. & Politics AP<br />
1 credit<br />
*Note: <strong>Student</strong>s unable to participate in regular physical education courses may be<br />
scheduled for adaptive physical education upon the recommendation of a physician or<br />
IEP. If a student cannot be programmed for an adaptive physical education class, a<br />
waiver for medical reason upon recommendation of a physician will be accepted. The<br />
credits must be made up in other areas.<br />
GUIDANCE PROGRAM<br />
The high school guidance programs provide diverse and comprehensive services<br />
through individual and group procedures and are designed to help students with their<br />
academic and/or personal issues. <strong>Student</strong>s and parents should make appointments to<br />
meet with a guidance counselor. The guidance counselors help all students select<br />
suitable courses, complete programs, and register for classes.<br />
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Guidance counselors also schedule the administration of standardized tests for students.<br />
Results from these standardized tests are used by students, parents and counselors in<br />
assessing interests and aptitudes. Books, pamphlets, videos, DVD’s, and other<br />
information on careers are available for student use in the career center. The Wisconsin<br />
Career Information System is also available for use during a student’s non-class time.<br />
Information on many post high school educational institutions is available through your<br />
guidance counselor. Meetings with college and technical school representatives are<br />
scheduled throughout the year and are open to Juniors and Seniors. Information on<br />
financial aid may also be obtained through the guidance office. Senior Bulletins,<br />
distributed periodically, contain pertinent information for each class, and are also<br />
available to view on the high school website.<br />
Guidance counselors attempt to respect the confidentiality of their contacts with<br />
students. <strong>Student</strong>s and parents/guardians should be aware that there are situations in<br />
which this confidentiality must be broken. These situations would be, but are not limited<br />
to, reports of abuse, suicide attempts or threats, and other life or property threatening<br />
situations.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are assigned a guidance counselor on an alphabetical basis. Change of<br />
counselor assignments may be arranged by parental request to the Principal.<br />
GUM<br />
Gum chewing is discouraged and is allowed only at the discretion of the classroom<br />
teacher.<br />
HALL PASSES<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are expected to have their <strong>Student</strong> Agenda with them at all times during the<br />
school day. Hall passes are included in the <strong>Student</strong> Agenda. During class periods,<br />
students must have pass information written in their agenda, on the appropriate week,<br />
in ink (not in pencil), including: date, time, destination, and the teacher’s initials.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s in the hall without an appropriate pass will automatically be assigned a<br />
detention. No hall passes will be written during the first ten or last twenty minutes<br />
of any class period. All student aides must carry an office pass when performing<br />
assigned duties outside of the area they are assigned to work.<br />
HEALTH SERVICES<br />
Nurse<br />
The school nurse is available on a limited basis to advise students regarding health<br />
matters. The nurse conducts health-screening programs, which include vision<br />
screenings on all new students upon request of a parent/guardian. The nurse maintains<br />
immunization records of all students. The Public Health Department may offer Tetanus-<br />
Diphtheria immunizations for interested freshmen. Vision screening is also held for<br />
sophomore students during fall registration.<br />
When a serious health problem exists, students and/or parents can consult with the<br />
principal, guidance counselor, or school nurse. They will cooperate with you and your<br />
family physician to allow the student to achieve their highest level of performance.<br />
Medications<br />
No school employee may dispense any medications, prescription or non-prescription,<br />
without written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Prescription medications may<br />
not be dispensed without additional written approval and instructions from the physician<br />
who prescribed the medication. <strong>Student</strong>s found to be in possession of prescription<br />
medications may be subject to disciplinary action.<br />
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When students must take medication (including inhalers) during school hours for a<br />
chronic or temporary health problem, it is necessary to have the required written<br />
authorizations on file in the Health Office prior to the medication being dispensed. This<br />
written permission must state the amount of medication and the time it is to be<br />
administered. It is further understood that this must be done for each individual student<br />
with a health problem and each individual illness of a student.<br />
All prescribed medications are kept in a locked area except as otherwise directed by the<br />
physician. All medication is to be taken under school supervision. <strong>School</strong> personnel<br />
cannot provide aspirin or other medicine to students without written authorization<br />
from a parent/guardian. All medications not picked up on the last day of the school<br />
year will be destroyed.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are responsible for remembering to take their medication according to the<br />
schedule set up by the school nurse. Reminders will not be sent.<br />
*Note: <strong>Student</strong>s with inhalers used for asthma are allowed to carry their inhalers with<br />
them while at school, under the following conditions:<br />
1. The pupil must use the inhaler to prevent or alleviate asthmatic symptoms.<br />
2. The pupil must have the written approval of his/her physician and, if the pupil is a<br />
minor, the written approval of the parent or guardian.<br />
3. The school must have a copy of the written approval provided by the pupil.<br />
Pupils may, at their option, provide the inhaler to a staff member when engaged in<br />
physical activity; in the alternative, the pupil may possess the inhaler on his/her person<br />
during such activities. If the student retains the inhaler upon his/her person, it is the<br />
responsibility of the student to advise the staff member that the student has retained<br />
possession of the inhaler when engaged in such physical activities. (s118.291)<br />
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who are unable to attend school because of health reasons for a minimum<br />
period of 30 days are eligible to receive homebound instruction. Parental and doctor’s<br />
request forms for Homebound Instruction must be completed and returned to a<br />
guidance counselor before instruction can be provided.<br />
HOMEWORK<br />
It is expected that most students in the <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> will have some homework each<br />
night. The amount of homework required varies with the courses selected. Daily<br />
homework is essential if a student expects to meet the standards established for certain<br />
courses. The type of work a student does at home can be broken into three categories:<br />
Preparation Homework<br />
Preparation homework helps to prepare students for an upcoming lesson or unit.<br />
Teachers requiring preparation exercises may present them as a challenge to the<br />
students rather than have students read a chapter in their text and answer the questions<br />
at the end. This will minimize having students read the questions first and just search for<br />
answers, instead of reading the chapter in its entirety for comprehension.<br />
Practice Homework<br />
Practice homework is defined as work assigned to students to provide further<br />
opportunity to master the knowledge and skills taught in class. Through practice<br />
activities, students build confidence and develop greater understanding of the concepts<br />
covered in class. Meaningful practice activities engage students in applying learning in a<br />
personal way rather then promote random problems or the memorization of content.<br />
Teachers and students may collaborate to determine practice needs.<br />
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Work Done at Home (Not Homework)/Long Term Assignments<br />
Long Term assignments call for students to go beyond the information obtained in the<br />
classroom. Examples of creative extensions of classroom assignments and authentic<br />
assessments of student are those that:<br />
• require students to produce self-initiated projects;<br />
• encourage individualized experiences, emphasizing production rather than<br />
reproduction;<br />
• offer students the opportunity to think critically and engage in problem-solving<br />
activities;<br />
• encourage students to delve further into the information presented in class and<br />
construct their personal model of understanding; and<br />
• provide students with the freedom to show what they have learned through analysis,<br />
research, synthesis, and evaluation exercises.<br />
These long-term assignments will not be calculated as part of the homework percentage<br />
of a student’s final grade as previously mentioned. It is the students’ responsibility to<br />
hand on long-term assignments on the due date set by the teacher. Long-term<br />
assignments that are not done accurately, but are completed on time and, in the opinion<br />
of the teacher, reflect genuine effort, will receive no less than 56% of the credit earned.<br />
How long and at what credit a completed long-term assignment will be accepted is at<br />
the discretion of the department/grade level team. This late work will receive no less<br />
that 50% of the credit earned if the work had been turned in on time. Work that is not<br />
attempted may receive a zero. Special circumstances such as legitimate absence,<br />
limiting conditions, etc., will be dealt with on an individual basis.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s will receive a Class Expectations handout from each of the teachers on the<br />
first day of classes to clearly outline the homework guidelines for the class.<br />
Homework requests for absent students must be made by 9:00am. Teachers are<br />
notified of homework requests through the office and are expected to have work in the<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Office by the end of the same school day for pick up. Contact a guidance<br />
counselor when special circumstances are involved.<br />
HONOR ROLL<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to 3.49 will receive recognition as<br />
honor students. To achieve high honor status, students must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or<br />
above.<br />
IDENTIFICATION CARDS<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s receive a picture identification card at the beginning of the school year. I.D.<br />
cards may be needed to check out library materials, to use school computers, to attend<br />
school activities, and for use with lunch/breakfast accounts. <strong>Student</strong>s are required to<br />
carry their I.D. cards with them while at school and present them for identification when<br />
requested by a staff member. Replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged I.D. is $5.00.<br />
See the Guidance Secretary for all I.D. card needs.<br />
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS<br />
Except in an emergency, students must obtain a pass from their teacher before going to the<br />
Nurse’s Office, main office, or attendance office for medical assistance or to call a<br />
parent/guardian to come and pick them up due to illness or injury while at school. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
may not text a parent, or call from a cell or classroom phone when needing to be picked up.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s must call from an office phone so an agent of the school can get permission to<br />
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elease the student with a pass. <strong>Student</strong>s who are excused to leave for the day must be<br />
picked up at Door #9 (main entrance of high school).<br />
INCOMPLETE GRADES<br />
When a teacher determines that he/she does not have enough evidence to<br />
communicate students’ achievement levels in a course, a teacher may give an<br />
incomplete that is carried onto the transcript. <strong>Student</strong>s will have an opportunity to<br />
replace the “incomplete” with a grade by completing and demonstrating proficiency on<br />
the required assessments within a two-week period for the current course or taking the<br />
course at another time. Incompletes will not be factored into students’ grade point<br />
averages. <strong>Student</strong>s who have any incompletes on their record will not qualify for honors<br />
programs or awards.<br />
JACKETS, COATS, HATS, ETC.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are to place coats, jackets, and all headgear in their street lockers during<br />
school hours. Wearing of sweaters or sweatshirts must replace coats or jackets on<br />
days when the building is cool. See Discipline Chart for a detailed clothing policy.<br />
LASER POINTERS<br />
No student may use or possess a laser pointer while on school grounds or at a schoolsponsored<br />
activity or event (Policy 443.8).<br />
LEAVING THE BUILDING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a closed campus. <strong>Student</strong>s are not permitted to leave<br />
the school campus during the school day unless it is due to illness or an excused<br />
appointment, including during the lunch period. <strong>Student</strong>s who need to leave the building<br />
due to an illness or excused appointment must sign out in the Attendance Office before<br />
leaving. A parent/guardian must call (written notes will not be accepted) the Attendance<br />
Office to excuse the absence before the student leaves the building. <strong>Student</strong>s are<br />
responsible for picking up excused passes from the Attendance Office. They will not be<br />
sent to classrooms. <strong>Student</strong>s, who leave the building on an excused pass, must also<br />
check back in at the Attendance Office when returning.<br />
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER<br />
1. The library provides a variety of resources to students and faculty on a daily basis.<br />
Use of the library is considered a privilege. <strong>Student</strong>s may be suspended for<br />
behavior deemed inappropriate.<br />
2. <strong>Student</strong>s, unless they are with a scheduled class, must sign in at the Library<br />
reception desk and have a pass from a teacher or other staff member during school<br />
hours.<br />
3. Books from General Collection may be checked out for a period of two weeks.<br />
Reference and Reserve Materials are available for overnight check out.<br />
4. Books may be renewed as necessary, provided others are not waiting to use the<br />
material.<br />
5. <strong>Student</strong>s with overdue materials may lose Library privileges. <strong>Student</strong>s who lose<br />
Library materials will be charged at replacement cost. A list of overdue books will be<br />
posted each term.<br />
6. <strong>Student</strong>s will be assessed repair fees for damaged books. If materials are beyond<br />
repair, replacement prices will be charged.<br />
7. Computers in the school library are prioritized for usage. Word processing may be<br />
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done only when there is no need for legitimate research or card catalog use.<br />
8. Library hours will be posted.<br />
LOCKERS AND LOCKS<br />
Street Lockers:<br />
A street locker is assigned to each student. All locks and lockers remain the<br />
property of the school.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s assume all responsibility for the contents of their locker whether<br />
they are yours or not. The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> is not liable for<br />
any losses that they may incur; therefore, never leave a locker unlocked, tell<br />
others your combination, or share your locker with another student.<br />
• Nothing packaged in a glass container, special ink, or cosmetic items should be<br />
kept in your locker. Lockers should be kept clean and orderly at all times.<br />
• A fee may be assessed if additional cleaning is necessary. <strong>Student</strong>s may not<br />
deface lockers in any manner. Permanent marking of lockers inside and outside<br />
is strictly prohibited.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s should minimize locker usage during classes.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s may not use empty lockers without prior permission of an<br />
administrator.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s are not allowed to share lockers. Contents may be confiscated for anyone<br />
in an unassigned locker.<br />
Lockers are cleaned out the week after school gets out, or, in the case of a<br />
withdrawn student, a week after the withdrawal date.<br />
Physical Education Lockers:<br />
A physical education locker is assigned to each student for the term the student is<br />
enrolled in physical education. All locks and lockers remain the property of the<br />
school.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s assume all responsibility for the contents of their locker<br />
whether they are yours or not. The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> and<br />
the Physical Education Department are not liable for any losses that they may<br />
incur; therefore, never leave a locker unlocked, tell others your combination, or<br />
share your locker with another student.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to clean out their locker by the end of the term they are<br />
scheduled in a physical education class. Failure to clean out the locker such<br />
as leaving items behind, including personal belongings and/or garbage will<br />
result in the student being assessed a $5.00 clean-out fee.<br />
LOCKER SEARCHES<br />
All school lockers (including street, physical education, etc.) are the property of the school<br />
district. The district will at all times have exclusive control of lockers provided for the<br />
convenience of students. Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted by<br />
school authorities as determined necessary or appropriate at any time, without notice,<br />
without student consent, and without a search warrant. Personal belongings of the student<br />
found within the locker may be searched by the building principal or designee if there is<br />
reasonable suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that a particular law, school<br />
policy or school rule has been or is being violated. (Policy 446.1; Wisconsin Statutes<br />
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Section 118.35).<br />
LOST AND FOUND<br />
A lost and found service is maintained in the main office. If an item is lost or thought to be<br />
stolen, you may fill out a Loss or Theft Report available at the Associate Principal’s Office.<br />
Periodically throughout the school year unclaimed articles are donated to charitable<br />
organizations.<br />
MAKE-UP WORK<br />
When students have been absent from class, they should discuss and agree on a<br />
reasonable make-up date with their teacher. Length of absence, reason for absence,<br />
and course load should all be considered when setting the date. The teacher has a<br />
responsibility to give students any needed help and direction, but it is the student’s<br />
responsibility to see that all work is completed and turned in on time. See a Guidance<br />
Counselor or Associate Principal if there are special circumstances.<br />
Homework requests for absent students must be made by 9:00am. Teachers are<br />
notified of homework requests through the office, and are expected to have work in the<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Office by 2:00pm the same school day for pick-up. <strong>Student</strong>s should<br />
contact their guidance counselor when special circumstances are involved.<br />
Pre-Arranged Absences<br />
If a student knows he/she will be absent from school for two or more days for a nonschool<br />
activity, the student must complete a pre-arranged absence form. These forms<br />
are available from attendance and should be completed and returned to the student’s<br />
Associate Principal at least three (3) days prior to the absence.<br />
Make-up Policy for Suspended <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
By state law (120.13b), students suspended shall not be denied the opportunity to take<br />
any quarterly, semester, or grading period examination missed during the suspension<br />
period.<br />
Make-up Policy for Unexcused Absences<br />
A truant student will receive a zero or an incomplete for all routine class work missed.<br />
The opportunity to make up major exams or projects will depend on the record of the<br />
student and the nature and frequency of the offense. No public school may deny a pupil<br />
credit in a course or subject solely because of the pupil’s unexcused absence from<br />
school 118.16(4)(b).<br />
OFFICE REFERRAL<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who are removed from class, athletic teams, or activity groups because of<br />
disruptive behavior must report to their Associate Principal or the Activities, Athletics,<br />
and Recreation Coordinator. Disciplinary action will be taken and parents will be<br />
informed. Reinstatement in the class, team, or activity group may be preceded by a<br />
conference with an administrator, a counselor, a parent and/or a teacher. If repeated<br />
referrals occur other steps may include but are not limited to detention, suspension,<br />
placement on a probationary behavioral contract, referral for special program testing, or<br />
drop from a class with a failing grade.<br />
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES<br />
Parents may make appointments for conferences with teachers, counselors, or<br />
administrators by calling the <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> office. We encourage parent conferences to<br />
discuss your student’s program, plans, or problems with the school faculty and staff.<br />
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Detailed information will be sent prior to each scheduled parent-teacher conference. All<br />
parents are welcome and encouraged to visit the teachers of their students. Close<br />
contact with student’s teachers will facilitate success.<br />
2010-2011 Conference Schedule<br />
Thursday, October 14, 2010 Half Day <strong>School</strong> (AM)<br />
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 evening conferences (regular school day for students)<br />
Thursday, October 21, 2010 evening conferences (regular school day for students)<br />
Thursday, February 24, 2011 evening conferences (regular school day for students)<br />
Thursday, March 1, 2011 evening conferences (regular school day for students)<br />
PARKING & PARKING LOT<br />
Parking on school grounds is a privilege and permits are required. Parking permits may<br />
be purchased during August registration or in the main high school office during the<br />
school year. Handicapped parking, with authorized permits only, is also available. Daily<br />
parking permits are also sold for students who only have occasional use of a car.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who have a paid permit, but bring a different car on campus for a daily or<br />
short-term period should get a daily pass (at no charge). Daily Parking Permits are<br />
available in the main high school office.<br />
Parking Permit Prices<br />
$100.00 <strong>School</strong> Year<br />
$1.00 Daily Permit<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who have a school year permit, but bring a different car to school must get a<br />
daily permit for that day. There will be no charge for these students to get a daily permit.<br />
Loitering in cars or in the parking lot is not allowed at any time. <strong>Student</strong>s who park their<br />
vehicles on school property do so at their own risk. The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Milwaukee</strong> is not liable for any damages that may occur.<br />
<strong>School</strong> officials may search any vehicle parked on school property if they have<br />
reasonable suspicion that the vehicle contains weapons, drugs or other illegal items.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s may not park in the lot without a registered state license plate displayed.<br />
License plates with confederate flags or other inappropriate markings will not be<br />
allowed.<br />
All students must enter and exit the lot via the parkway. No traffic is permitted in the<br />
staff parking lot, including drop off and pick up before and after school and after<br />
activity/athletic events. Traffic from the parkway is two-way, except after school from<br />
2:40-3:15pm when the East drive is used for exit only. There is no left turn onto 15th<br />
Avenue from the Oak Creek parkway from 2:40-4:00pm. Parents must drop off or pickup<br />
students in the student parking lot or on 15th Avenue. <strong>Student</strong>s are not permitted to<br />
drive through the staff parking lot at any time. Violators may have their permit<br />
suspended or revoked.<br />
Unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s<br />
expense.<br />
PERSONAL MUSIC PLAYERS<br />
Using personal music players, at assemblies or other special events is strictly prohibited. It<br />
is the discretion of the classroom teacher whether to allow students to use personal music<br />
players within the classroom. The use of personal music players within a classroom is a<br />
privilege that can be revoked at any time. Conditions for revoking this privilege includes,<br />
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ut is not limited to: inappropriate conduct, tardiness, unexcused absences, acts of<br />
insubordination, and lack of academic progress. If others can hear the volume of the<br />
music, it is too loud and must be turned down. <strong>Student</strong>s found to be using their personal<br />
music players outside the guidelines listed above will face the following consequences.<br />
NOTE: If a student refuses to hand over his/her music player to a staff member, despite<br />
the number of offenses the student has, the consequences will automatically jump to<br />
consequences for the third or more offenses.<br />
1. On the first offense, the device will be confiscated. The student may pick up the<br />
device at the end of his or her school day.<br />
2. On the second offense, the device will be confiscated, given to an associate<br />
principal, and a detention will be assigned. A parent/guardian will be notified and the<br />
device will be held in the associate principal’s office for ten (10) school days before<br />
the student will be allowed to pick it up.<br />
3. On the third or more offense, the device will be confiscated, given to an associate<br />
principal an in-school suspension will be assigned, the device will be held in the<br />
associate principal’s office for twenty (20) school days, and a parent/guardian will be<br />
notified .<br />
PHYSICAL EDUCATION RULES<br />
At the beginning of each term, students participating in a physical education class will<br />
receive classroom policies and procedures from their teacher both in written form and<br />
verbally in group settings. <strong>Student</strong>s will be asked to meet face-to-face with their teacher to<br />
verbally commit their understanding of the dress codes, jewelry rules, and swimming<br />
procedures. <strong>Student</strong>s and parents will be asked to sign a copy of the written policies and<br />
procedures to acknowledge that they have read and understand them.<br />
Physical Education – Excused From Class<br />
Single day requests to be excused from physical education should be made by the student<br />
through their physical education teacher. The teacher will send the student to the school<br />
nurse if the condition warrants.<br />
The request for a physician’s medical excuse must be initiated by the parent/student.<br />
Copies of the excuse will be filed with the school nurse, the Physical Education<br />
Department Chairperson, and the <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Office. If the medical excuse is for a<br />
period of time less than one month, the physical education teacher will keep the student<br />
in class in a non-participatory capacity.<br />
If the medical excuse is for a period of time more than one month, the student will have<br />
an action plan outlined by a doctor and a Physical Education teacher. <strong>Student</strong>s may not<br />
participate in intramural and interscholastic athletics if medically excused from physical<br />
education.<br />
In the case of a permanent medical excuse, the graduation requirement of one and onehalf<br />
credits must be earned in a pre-arranged program developed by the Physical<br />
Education Department Chairperson and the Department of Public Instruction.<br />
Physical Education – Uniform Purchase<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are required to wear a school approved gym uniform<br />
POLICE LIAISON<br />
The <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> Police Department will assign an officer as a liaison to work with<br />
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students and staff. The liaison officer will be available to meet with students regarding<br />
legal concerns during regular school hours. The liaison officer is considered an agent of<br />
the school for purposes of all searches.<br />
POSTINGS<br />
Permission from the a school administrator is required before posters, flyers, campaign<br />
banners, etc. may be placed on designated Rocket Announcement Boards only.<br />
PREVENTION AND WELLNESS SERVICE (PAWS)<br />
The PAWS program is designed to help students and staff with a variety of wellness issues.<br />
A specially trained core group has been organized to help identify and assist students or staff<br />
members with wellness concerns.<br />
PAWS has also established several support groups to help students with prevention<br />
and wellness issues including smoking cessation, changing families, dealing with grief,<br />
managing relationships and others. All groups meet during the school day and are<br />
facilitated by trained members of the PAWS team.<br />
PAWS groups are offered to all students. Parents may notify an administrator if they<br />
wish to exempt their son/daughter from participation in any PAWS group.<br />
PRIVATE PROPERTY<br />
Respecting the rights of surrounding private property owners is expected at all times.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are to refrain from loitering, littering, trespassing, and smoking on neighboring<br />
private property. Violators will be reported to the police and prosecuted.<br />
PROMOTION POLICY<br />
Beginning with the Class of 2008, the minimum number of credits a student needs to<br />
pass from one grade level to the next is as follows:<br />
Credits Required for Promotion to the Next Grade Level Credits Required<br />
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 to Graduate<br />
6 12 18 26<br />
A detailed Promotion Policy can be found in the high school’s Course Offering booklet<br />
(available from a guidance counselor).<br />
RAWSON PARK AND WOODS<br />
Rawson Woods is leased to the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>; therefore, all school<br />
policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations apply to this property.<br />
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS<br />
The <strong>District</strong> shall provide for the reasonable accommodation of a student’s sincerely held<br />
religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements, upon written<br />
request, and with approval of the building principal. Accommodations may include, but not<br />
necessarily be limited to, exclusion from participation in an activity, alternative assignments,<br />
released time from school to participate in religious activities and opportunities to make up<br />
work missed due to religious observances. Any accommodations granted under this policy<br />
shall be provided to students without prejudicial effect.<br />
If any student believes this policy was not followed correctly the student should first attempt<br />
to resolve the situation through the building Principal or Associate Principal. Formal written<br />
complaints may be directed to Jennifer Sielaff, Director of Personnel, Administrative & Legal<br />
Services, 901 - 15 th Avenue, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong>, WI 53172. The phone number is 414-766-<br />
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5011. (Please see Policy 411 and Rule 411 on the district website for specific steps and<br />
timelines).<br />
REPEATING A COURSE<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are allowed to repeat a course; however, they may only receive credit for the<br />
course once. The grade the student receives in the second course will replace the<br />
grade earned the first time, if the first grade was a, C, D, F or Incomplete. It is<br />
recommended that students repeat a course during summer school. It may not be<br />
possible to repeat a class during the academic year due to limitations in class size or<br />
the availability of the course.<br />
REPORTING GRADES AND LIFE SKILL BEHAVIORS<br />
A grade report will be issued or mailed to students following the close of each grading period.<br />
Academic achievement will be reported using letter grades. The letter grades are defined as<br />
follows:<br />
• (100-92%)A = assessments indicate an advanced level of proficiency in understanding<br />
concepts and skills. The essential standards for this course are fully and consistently met<br />
and frequently extended.<br />
• (91-83%) B = assessments indicate a proficient level of understanding concepts and skills<br />
trending toward advanced. Most of the essential standards for this course are fully and<br />
consistently met and occasionally extended.<br />
• (82-74%) C = assessments indicate a proficient understanding of concepts and skills. Most<br />
of the essential standards for this course are met.<br />
• (73-65%) D = assessments indicate a minimal understanding of concepts and skills. Few of<br />
the essential standards for this course are fully or consistently met.<br />
• (less than 65%) F = assessments indicate failure to show evidence of meeting the<br />
essential standards for this course.<br />
• I = insufficient evidence available to assess the essential standards for this course.<br />
In courses that award one full credit for completion and are sequential in nature, students<br />
use skills and knowledge learned during the first term of the course to demonstrate an<br />
understanding of new concepts and skills during the second term of the course. In cases<br />
where students receive a grade less than a C or an incomplete for a final first term grade<br />
in these classes, students may be able to improve this letter grade to a “C” by<br />
demonstrating proficiency in sequential skills and knowledge with a second term final<br />
grade of C or better. Based upon the sequential nature of the course content, each<br />
department will identify courses that will uniformly implement this policy. Teachers will<br />
make this known to students through the course syllabus and course expectations.<br />
In courses where this policy is being implemented, the following procedures will be used<br />
to change the first term grade to a “C” that better reflects what the student knows and<br />
understands by the end of the course:<br />
1. The student earns a C or better during the second term of the course.<br />
2. The student completes a “Request for a Grade Change” form and submits the form<br />
to the teacher.<br />
3. The teacher supports and confirms the grade change by signing the form and<br />
indicating the new grade of a “C” for the first term of the course.<br />
4. The teacher turns in the form to the registrar for completion of the grade change.<br />
The purpose of grading is to accurately reflect achievement. Academic grades will be reported<br />
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separately from behaviors of lifelong learners unless the behaviors are part of essential<br />
academic standards. Behaviors of life-long learners are a combination of life-skills that adults<br />
are expected to demonstrate daily including punctual attendance, professional language,<br />
respectful and responsible behavior, active participation, honesty and integrity, and sincere<br />
effort.<br />
The behaviors of lifelong learners are based on the district’s life skills matrix. Six behavior<br />
categories are identified:<br />
• Acquire the Capacity and Motivation for Lifelong Learning. This life-skill deals with assuming<br />
responsibility for personal goal setting, self-motivation, and commitment to personal<br />
improvement.<br />
• Productive worker. This life-skill deals with developing employability skills that will enhance<br />
career opportunities and personal growth.<br />
• Develop Physical and Emotional Wellness. This life-skill deals with making healthy life-style<br />
choices, demonstrating a balance among various areas of responsibility<br />
(social/family/work/school).<br />
• Respects Cultural Diversity and Pluralism. This life-skill deals with showing respect for<br />
diversity and working cooperatively with people of differing backgrounds.<br />
• Citizenship. This life-skill deals with taking an active role in and contributing to the classroom<br />
environment.<br />
• Character. This life-skill deals with showing respect for the rights of self, others, and of<br />
property as well as demonstrating honesty, integrity, and empathy.<br />
Of the six life skills, teachers will holistically assess citizenship, character, and productive<br />
worker traits using the following indicators in class to determine the mark for behaviors:<br />
attendance, log entries for behavior, completion of homework and practice, participation in<br />
class, effort demonstrated, and cooperation in teams. With comments as necessary, teachers<br />
will provide one of the following marks that reflect life-skill behaviors exhibited in class:<br />
• Exceeds Expectations: The student has demonstrated behaviors that strongly align with<br />
life-long learning and preparation for post-high school plans.<br />
• Satisfactory: The student has demonstrated behaviors that align well with life-long learning<br />
and preparation for post-high school plans.<br />
• Needs Improvement: The student has demonstrated behaviors that do not align with lifelong<br />
learning and preparation for post-high school plans.<br />
If a child receives the mark “needs improvement” or “exceeds expectations,” teachers will<br />
provide corresponding comments. Teachers may provide comments with the mark of<br />
satisfactory.<br />
This information will be provided in Powerschool, progress reports, and report cards and can<br />
be used as a tool to guide discussion during parent/teacher conferences.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s and parents play a critical role in the grading process.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s’ Role and Responsibilities<br />
• Attend school regularly.<br />
• Complete schoolwork in a thoughtful, timely manner that is reflective of your best effort.<br />
• Prepare for assignments and assessments in order to develop knowledge, skills,<br />
understandings, and work habits.<br />
• Take ownership for the honesty and integrity of all assignments/assessments.<br />
• Respond to feedback in order to further develop knowledge, skills, understandings, and<br />
work habits.<br />
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• Seek to maintain a balance in all of the learning activities in life.<br />
• Take initiative to check personal progress and communicate concerns and questions with<br />
teachers.<br />
• Advocate for variety and flexibility in assignments and assessments.<br />
• Ask questions, seek additional support, and try new learning strategies as necessary.<br />
• Review and monitor progress over time.<br />
• Contribute to a productive learning environment.<br />
• Take responsibility for one’s learning.<br />
Parent/Guardians’ Role and Responsibilities<br />
• Ensure good attendance.<br />
• Understand and reinforce expectations for quality student work.<br />
• Throughout the learning process, place more emphasis on learning by students that<br />
focuses on the development of skills, (analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating), content<br />
knowledge, understandings, and work habits.<br />
• Monitor student progress in meeting course learning objectives in a manner that empowers<br />
students to develop personal responsibility and autonomy.<br />
• Promote using feedback as an important part of the learning process.<br />
• Support and model a balance in all of the learning activities in life.<br />
• Provide current contact information (work, home phone numbers, email) and contact<br />
teachers with concerns regarding progress.<br />
• Advocate for variety and flexibility in assignments and assessments.<br />
• Encourage students to ask questions, seek additional support, and try new learning<br />
strategies as necessary.<br />
• Review and monitor progress over time.<br />
• Attend parent-teacher conferences.<br />
• Encourage and model appropriate behaviors.<br />
RESIDENCY<br />
Any student seeking entrance into the district must reside within the established<br />
boundaries of the district, except as otherwise provided by law. Parents/guardians of a<br />
student that resides in the district with someone other than the parents/guardians will be<br />
required to complete a Determination of Residency Status form. <strong>Student</strong>s may not reside<br />
in the district with someone other than the parents/guardians for the sole purpose of<br />
attending school in the district. Parents/guardians of a student who moves out of the<br />
district during the school year must complete a tuition waiver form to remain a student in<br />
the district (Policy 420).<br />
RESOURCE TIME<br />
Classes end at 2:40pm. Resource time, 2:42-3:00 pm, is a time dedicated for teachers<br />
to meet with students to assist with homework and other needs. It is also the time when<br />
after-school detentions are served. <strong>Student</strong>s have an obligation to see their teachers<br />
and report to detention if assigned before attending athletic/activity practices..<br />
SCHEDULE CHANGES<br />
The procedure for requesting a class change may require input from several sources,<br />
including; parents, teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Associate Principals. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
should see their Guidance Counselor to request a class change.<br />
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Schedule changes (drops and/or additions), whether student or parent initiated, must be<br />
completed no later than one week before the start of each semester. Schedule changes<br />
after that date will only be considered for the following reasons:<br />
• make-up of a failed course, if there is room in the class<br />
• computer/clerical error<br />
• inappropriate placement (e.g. prerequisite not met)<br />
• administrative/faculty recommendation<br />
• medical reason<br />
A written request from a parent/guardian must accompany any other request for a<br />
change, with the understanding that it may not be possible to grant the request. A<br />
student must have the recommendation of the teacher of the course, parent, counselor, and<br />
administrator to drop a course at that time. Depending on when the course is dropped, and<br />
the purpose for dropping the course, a failing grade for that course may be recorded on the<br />
student’s transcript.<br />
SCHOOL STORE<br />
Orbit is located on the first floor across from the Commons, and is open before and after<br />
school, during all lunch hours, and during some athletic and special events. Store hours will<br />
be posted.<br />
SEARCHES OF STUDENTS<br />
A student and his/her personal possessions may be searched by the building principal<br />
or his/her designee if there is reasonable suspicion that the search will turn up evidence<br />
that a particular law, school policy or school rule has been or is being violated. The<br />
extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of the alleged infraction, the<br />
student’s age and gender, the student’s disciplinary history and any other relevant<br />
circumstances or information (Policy 446; Wisconsin Statutes Section 118.32).<br />
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION<br />
Male high school students who are citizens or resident aliens must register within 30<br />
days of their 18th birthday.<br />
Where: At any U.S. Post Office or from a guidance counselor<br />
How: By filling out a Selective Service Registration Form and presenting personal<br />
identification.<br />
SENIOR ROOM<br />
The Senior Room is located in room 1036. The follow rules pertain to this room:<br />
1. During lunch hours the room is to be used only by seniors.<br />
2. <strong>Student</strong>s are to sign in and receive a Senior Room lanyard. The sign in form and<br />
lanyards are located in the Guidance Office.<br />
3. There should be no more than 10 students in the room at any time.<br />
4. <strong>Student</strong>s who wish to use the room during non-lunch times may do so only with a<br />
signed pass from a teacher.<br />
5. Television or music must be kept at reasonable volumes.<br />
6. Support groups have priority to this room.<br />
7. Inappropriate behavior or failure to follow the established rules may result in<br />
individuals being prohibited to use the room or the room being closed for a<br />
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designated period of time.<br />
SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS<br />
Skateboards and scooters present an element of danger to drivers and<br />
skateboard/scooter riders. They will not be permitted on school grounds (including<br />
school parking lots). <strong>Student</strong>s who violate this regulation are subject to disciplinary<br />
action.<br />
SMART PERIOD<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s may receive additional help from a teacher through a SMART period. This is a<br />
30 minute period once per week when a teacher can request a student to come see<br />
them during that teacher’s prep time. The student will be given a pass by the<br />
requesting teacher.<br />
SMOKING/IGNITION DEVICES<br />
State law prohibits smoking on premises owned or rented by the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Milwaukee</strong>. The law applies to pupils and adults. This is also a violation of City Ordinance<br />
24.03(B) and 24.24. State Law 48.983(2)(c) and City Ordinance 24.24 states that a minor<br />
may not possess any cigarette or tobacco product.<br />
The City of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> Ordinance 1641 prohibits the sale and/or possession of<br />
any ignition devices to/by a minor. Ignition devices are defined as matches, lighters, or<br />
any other materials when used for the purpose of ignition.<br />
STUDENT AIDES<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s may apply to work for various offices and teachers, performing a variety of duties.<br />
These students must demonstrate responsible behavior. Those who do not meet<br />
minimum eligibility requirements may be denied the privilege. <strong>Student</strong>s interested in<br />
becoming an aide should get a Permanent Pass Application from the Attendance Office.<br />
Grades for assistants will be recorded on a Pass/No Credit basis and will not count in<br />
determining grade point average. <strong>Student</strong>s may earn a maximum of one-half (.50) credit<br />
each school year (.25 credit each term) toward graduation.<br />
STUDENT CONDUCT<br />
<strong>District</strong> students shall act in such a fashion that their behavior will reflect favorably on the<br />
individual student and on the school, show consideration for fellow students, and create a<br />
harmonious school atmosphere. To accomplish this, each student must recognize<br />
individual responsibilities and obligations and discharge them in accordance with school<br />
regulations. <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to abide by the conduct rules as outlined in the student<br />
handbook, in the rules and regulations established by the building principal for each school<br />
and by the Classroom Code of Conduct approved by the <strong>School</strong> Board of Education<br />
(Policy 443, 443.1). <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> students attending classes in the Middle <strong>School</strong> are<br />
expected to follow all Middle <strong>School</strong> policies and procedures.<br />
STUDENT EXPRESSION<br />
<strong>School</strong> editors and writers must observe the same legal responsibilities as those imposed<br />
upon conventional newspapers and the news media. For this reason, school journalists<br />
must refrain from publication of material that is obscene, libelous, and disruptive or that<br />
infringes upon the rights of others.<br />
Without prior written permission of the administration, the following are prohibited:<br />
1. Distribution, sale, or posting of any goods, written materials, or pictures.<br />
2. Assemblies, meetings, or “demonstrations”.<br />
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s should be polite, helpful, and considerate to substitute teachers. Proper<br />
behavior, respect, and compliance with directives of substitutes is required and<br />
expected. Substitute teachers are considered <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> staff members.<br />
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS<br />
Surveillance cameras may be located in school buildings and on school grounds. The<br />
primary purpose for using surveillance cameras in the <strong>District</strong> is to provide a safe and<br />
secure environment for all students, staff and visitors. Cameras will only be placed in<br />
public areas such as entrances, hallways, cafeterias, libraries, athletic areas and<br />
parking lots. Cameras will not be located in private areas such as restrooms and locker<br />
rooms. The cameras may record sounds and images and such sounds and images may<br />
be stored electronically, in printed or recorded form. The stored images are the property<br />
of the <strong>District</strong>. The <strong>District</strong> reserves the discretion to refuse to provide copies to<br />
students, parents, staff, community members or other individuals or groups. In cases<br />
where surveillance recordings involve student disciplinary action, the recording may<br />
become part of that student’s record and shall be dealt with consistent to the <strong>District</strong>’s<br />
student records policy and procedures. Disciplinary action may be taken based on video<br />
documentation. Cameras will be monitored throughout the school day, however, the<br />
<strong>District</strong> does not guarantee that the cameras will be monitored at all times. (Policy 734)<br />
SUSPENSION<br />
The building principal or his/her designee may suspend a student for not more than five<br />
school days, or, if notice of expulsion hearing has been sent, not more than a total of 15<br />
consecutive school days in accordance with state law.<br />
A student may be suspended for:<br />
1. Noncompliance with school or <strong>School</strong> Board rules or teacher rules made with the<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board’s consent; or,<br />
2. Knowingly conveying any threat or false information concerning an attempt or<br />
alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy any school property by means<br />
of explosives; or,<br />
3. Conduct by the student while at school or while under the supervision of a school<br />
authority that endangers the property, health or safety of others which includes<br />
making a threat to the health or safety of a person or making a threat to damage<br />
property; or<br />
4. Conduct while not at school or while not under the supervision of a school authority<br />
that endangers the property, health or safety of others at school or under the<br />
supervision of a school authority or endangers the property, health or safety of any<br />
district employee or <strong>School</strong> Board member which includes making a threat to the<br />
health or safety of a person or making a threat to damage property.<br />
Repeated violations may lead to expulsion. In addition, students shall be suspended<br />
when required by law. Suspensions may be in-house or out-of-school as determined by<br />
the administration.<br />
A suspended student shall not be denied the opportunity to take any quarterly, semester<br />
or grading period examinations or to complete coursework missed during the<br />
suspension period (Policy 447.2; Wisconsin Statutes Section 120.13).<br />
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TECHNOLOGY: STUDENT APPROPRIATE USE POLICY<br />
Technology resources provided by the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> are for<br />
educational purposes only. Acceptable uses are those which support the <strong>District</strong><br />
mission and vision.<br />
• Access to the technology system is a privilege not a right; and each student will be<br />
held responsible for his/her actions on the technology system. Inappropriate use of<br />
electronic information resources can be a violation of local, state, and federal laws<br />
and can lead to prosecution under those laws.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s failing to abide by the Appropriate Use Policy may lose network/computer<br />
privileges along with consequences that may arise from violations of normal school<br />
rules, up to and including possible expulsion.<br />
• All aspects of the technology system are the <strong>District</strong>’s property. The <strong>District</strong> can<br />
review all electronic documents, messages, or information for any reason at any<br />
time.<br />
• The <strong>District</strong> technology system shall be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and<br />
legal manner.<br />
• The <strong>District</strong> will provide students access to technology resources, including the<br />
Internet, unless the parent/guardian notifies the appropriate building principal in<br />
writing that the <strong>District</strong> should prevent access to technology resources for his/her<br />
student(s).<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s are responsible to follow the entire <strong>Student</strong> Appropriate Use for <strong>School</strong><br />
Computer Systems <strong>School</strong> Board Policy 362.2, located on the <strong>District</strong> and high<br />
school websites.<br />
Use and guidelines of the <strong>District</strong> Technology System<br />
1. All use of <strong>District</strong> technology resources, including access to the Internet, must be in<br />
support of the educational objective of the <strong>District</strong>. All Board policies must be<br />
followed when using any technology resource.<br />
2. Use of <strong>District</strong> technology to access and/or distribute any material that violates U.S.,<br />
state, or <strong>School</strong> Board policy is prohibited.<br />
3. Use of technology to access/use copyrighted materials, pornography, materials<br />
harmful to minors, obscene materials and/or similar materials is prohibited.<br />
4. <strong>Student</strong>s may not use the <strong>District</strong>’s technology system in an offensive, harassing,<br />
illegal, or defamatory manner. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks,<br />
cyber bullying, and other antisocial behaviors are unacceptable in Internet and other<br />
network communications. The <strong>District</strong> prohibits the use of the system to send or<br />
receive offensive or improper messages such as derogatory messages about other<br />
students or staff members. In addition, the <strong>District</strong> prohibits the use of the<br />
technology system in any way that could be construed as harassment or<br />
disparagement of others.<br />
5. Use of proxy sites to bypass <strong>District</strong> web filters is prohibited.<br />
6. All information accessible through the Internet should be assumed to be private<br />
property and subject to copyright protection. Internet sources should be credited<br />
appropriately, as with the use of any copyrighted material. For example:<br />
a. Harnack, A. and Kleppinger, E. (2001). Citation styles: Using principles of APA<br />
style to cite and document sources. In Online! A reference guide to using<br />
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Internet resources. Retrieved January 20, 2003 from<br />
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html<br />
7. <strong>Student</strong>s have a responsibility to respect the privacy and property of other users.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s should not intentionally seek information about, obtain copies of, or<br />
modify, files, data or passwords of other users. A student will not allow another<br />
student to access computers or network resources using his/her login credentials.<br />
8. For their own safety, students should not reveal any personal information, such as<br />
addresses, phone numbers, or photographs.<br />
9. Employing the Internet for commercial purposes is prohibited. <strong>Student</strong>s may not<br />
use the system to solicit for commercial activities, religious, or political causes,<br />
outside organizations or other non-school related matters without prior authorization<br />
from the building principal.<br />
10. <strong>Student</strong>s should not expect that files stored on district servers will always be private.<br />
<strong>School</strong> and network administrators may review files and communications to<br />
maintain system integrity and to ensure that the network is being used responsibly.<br />
11. Technology resources must be handled with care. Physical damage or network<br />
interruptions such as the introduction of viruses or deleting of files are prohibited.<br />
12. No eating or drinking near computers.<br />
13. <strong>Student</strong>s are directed to keep passwords for their own private use and should logoff<br />
network when leaving the desktop station.<br />
14. <strong>Student</strong>s may not access social networking sites (such as MySpace, Facebook,<br />
etc.), personal websites, personal blogs, online gambling sites or personal email<br />
accounts on <strong>District</strong> computers. <strong>Student</strong>s may not engage in cyber-bullying<br />
activities.<br />
15. <strong>Student</strong>s may not load, save, download, or otherwise install software on technology<br />
without approval from the <strong>District</strong> technology department.<br />
16. <strong>Student</strong>s who create web pages, blogs, profiles or other online postings that result<br />
in the student’s online posting being accessed and viewed in the school<br />
environment may be disciplined if there is a disruption at the school as a result of<br />
the online posting.<br />
TELEPHONES<br />
Phone calls to students during the school day are discouraged, except in case of an<br />
emergency. <strong>Student</strong>s may not make phone calls during class time unless it is for emergency<br />
purposes. There is a designated phone in the main high school office for emergency use only.<br />
Use of that phone is a privilege and may be restricted. For rules regarding cell phones, see<br />
the section on “Cell Phones”.<br />
TEXTBOOKS AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS<br />
It is the intent of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> Board of Education that all students in the school<br />
district be provided access to a current and balanced collection of instructional<br />
materials. These materials should depict in an accurate and unbiased way the diversity<br />
and pluralistic nature of American society, and support the locally established<br />
philosophy and objectives of education.<br />
TEXTBOOKS, COMPUTERS & SCHOOL MATERIALS<br />
1. Textbooks and some school materials are furnished to students.<br />
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2. <strong>School</strong> equipment is for school-related projects only. <strong>Student</strong>s are not permitted to<br />
do personal work, correspondence, etc., on school equipment.<br />
3. <strong>Student</strong>s will be held responsible to pay for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.<br />
4. The replacement cost of a lost, stolen, or damaged <strong>Student</strong> Agenda is $5.00.<br />
TRANSCRIPTS<br />
All transcripts are now processed through Docufide. This includes transcripts for<br />
Colleges, Universities, Scholarships, Apprenticeships, etc. You will need to request<br />
transcripts through Docufide Secure Transcript at www.docufide.com. Each transcript<br />
requested is $6. Plan accordingly, all College/Univeristy and Scholarship applications<br />
and any accompanying material must be turned in to your guidance counselor for<br />
processing at least 5 business days before the deadline date. There will be no<br />
exceptions to this 5 day rule.<br />
Note: Outstanding obligations can hold up the processing of applications. Transcripts<br />
will be held, along with college and/or scholarship applications, until the obligation(s)<br />
has been satisfied and/or paid in full.<br />
VISITORS<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are prohibited from receiving visitors during the school day. Parents and other<br />
adult visitors with legitimate school business at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> must<br />
enter and sign-in at the high school office. A Visitor Pass must be obtained and remain<br />
visible at all times while in the building, and be returned to the office upon sign-out when<br />
leaving the building. Unauthorized persons will be referred to school officials for<br />
appropriate action. <strong>Student</strong>s may not bring others to visit during school hours unless<br />
authorized by an administrator prior to the day of the visit.<br />
WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL<br />
State law requires attendance in school until the student reaches the age of 18 years or<br />
unless the student has graduated from high school. With school board and parental<br />
permission, a student may enroll in an alternative program leading to a high school<br />
diploma or its equivalent.<br />
To withdraw from school, you must complete the sign-out process, which includes:<br />
1. Obtain a withdrawal form from your guidance counselor.<br />
2. Have parent/guardian sign the form.<br />
3. All books and materials should be returned to teachers for clearance.<br />
4. Meet all financial obligations.<br />
5. Return the completed withdrawal form to your guidance counselor.<br />
6. Indicate on the form your reason for withdrawing and where you will be continuing<br />
your high school education.<br />
WORK PERMITS<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who need a Work Permit can obtain the necessary form in the Main Office.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are encouraged to complete and turn in all necessary paperwork at least two<br />
(2) school days prior to the date they begin work to allow for processing time. <strong>Student</strong><br />
work permits may be revoked for reasons including, but not limited to: habitual truancy,<br />
failing grades, etc.<br />
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Permit Requirements:<br />
1. A Work Permit Request form must be completed and signed by the employer*, a<br />
parent/guardian*, and the student’s Guidance Counselor before turning it in for<br />
processing.<br />
*Note: A letter from the employer or the parent/guardian with their signature can<br />
also be accepted for the necessary signatures required on the form.<br />
2. The form should be turned in before classes at the beginning of the school day,<br />
whenever possible.<br />
3. When turning in the request form, students must present all supporting documentation<br />
to include: an original birth certificate (or Baptismal Record), their original Social<br />
Security card, and a $10.00 deposit.<br />
The student requesting the Work Permit must pick it up, as it requires their signature for<br />
release. Permits should be picked up after school.<br />
Guidelines for <strong>Student</strong> Employment<br />
Maximum hours of work allowed:<br />
Ages 14-15 Ages 16-17<br />
Daily:<br />
<strong>School</strong> Days<br />
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu) 4 hours 4 hours<br />
Fri & non-school days 8 hours 8 hours<br />
Weekly:<br />
<strong>School</strong> Week 18 hours 26 hours<br />
Non-<strong>School</strong> Week 40 hours 50 hours<br />
Time of Day:<br />
<strong>School</strong> Day 7am-8pm 7am-11pm<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s should not be placed in situations where they are alone or without adult<br />
supervision. (Wis. Employment of Minors Guide-Equal Rights Division)<br />
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ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS<br />
Co-curricular activities are a vital part of the educational system and students are<br />
encouraged to take advantage of them, in addition to their academics at <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. Most students find time to participate in at least one club,<br />
organization, sport, or special activity during the school year, and research clearly<br />
shows that doing so greatly enhances opportunities for students both during and after<br />
high school. These clubs, activities and teams help students learn to work in a<br />
productive relationship with a variety of people, how to deal with success and failure,<br />
the importance of self-discipline, teamwork and respect.<br />
When you commit yourself to an activity, you owe it your best effort, not only to benefit<br />
the club, but yourself. If you fall behind in your schoolwork, extra help and teacher<br />
conferences take precedence over any co-curricular activity.<br />
Co-curricular activities are an important part of student life. Plan your activity schedule<br />
carefully; don’t become overloaded. Obligations at home, and in the community should<br />
be considered when choosing activities. Discuss this with your parents and inform them<br />
of each co-curricular activity in which you participate, its hours, schedules, practice<br />
sessions, and performances.<br />
A student who graduates at the end of the first semester terminates any co-curricular<br />
involvement. Awards are earned and presented to individuals upon successful<br />
completion of the activity/season and upon the recommendation of the advisor/coach.<br />
Activities will be scheduled during the day or after school at times convenient to the<br />
group and its advisor. Only officially recognized school groups may use the school<br />
building or its facilities, unless use is approved through the Athletic Office with a facility<br />
request form. A non-student adult must supervise students in the building after hours,<br />
and will be responsible for any damage that may occur that is caused by the supervisor<br />
or group of students.<br />
SOUTH MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY CODE<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s will be subject to this code twelve (12) months a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a<br />
day, on or off-campus from the first day the student becomes involved in school-sponsored<br />
athletics or activities at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> until they have graduated and<br />
completed all school-sponsored activities.<br />
The co-curricular program is an integral part of our educational system. Its primary<br />
purpose is to assist students to grow and mature into responsible members of the<br />
school and community. Participation in co-curricular activities is considered a privilege;<br />
therefore, standards may apply which may not apply to the general student population.<br />
This objective has resulted in the establishment of expectations and guidelines that<br />
reflect standards in school attendance, academic requirements, and social behavior for<br />
all co-curricular activities. The following code reflects this effort:<br />
I. Academics<br />
A. The academic requirements for student participation in co-curricular activities<br />
are as follows: A student must meet school and DPI requirements defining a<br />
full-time student and have received no more than one failing grade in the most<br />
recent grade reporting period (term). Special consideration may be made for<br />
students with exceptional educational needs enrolled in a school-approved<br />
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program that meets the WIAA requirements for academic eligibility as indicated<br />
by their IEP.<br />
B. A student who does not meet the above minimum requirements becomes<br />
ineligible on the last day of the grading period in question, and will be ineligible for<br />
all appearances and competitions until regaining eligibility (minimum of fifteen<br />
school days and fifteen school nights). The only allowable exception to this 15-<br />
school day/night suspension is the WIAA minimum contests standard applied at<br />
the start of the school year as discussed in F.<br />
C. Incompletes shall be treated as failing grades until written proof that these<br />
incompletes have been made up and a passing grade achieved for the grading<br />
period just completed is received by the Activities, Athletics & Recreation<br />
Coordinator.<br />
D. A student who is ineligible may continue to meet and practice during the period<br />
of ineligibility with consent of coach/advisor and the Activities, Athletics and<br />
Recreation Coordinator.<br />
E. <strong>Student</strong>s are allowed to regain academic eligibility by successfully completing<br />
summer school courses or by taking correspondence courses that are preapproved<br />
by the guidance department to meet graduation requirements as<br />
accepted by <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
F. A returning student may regain eligibility by making up failures during the summer,<br />
otherwise the ineligibility period for fall sports will be the lesser of a) 21<br />
consecutive days after the earliest date of allowed competition in a sport, or b)<br />
one-third of the maximum number of allowed meets/games in a sport (rounded<br />
up if a third results in a fraction) per WIAA rules.<br />
G. The date for determining academic eligibility will be the date the grade report is<br />
provided to the Activities, Athletics and Recreation Coordinator.<br />
II. Attendance<br />
A. A student has an obligation to be at school and in all classes. Any student who has<br />
an unexcused absence the day of a contest, performance, or activity is ineligible for<br />
participation that day. <strong>Student</strong>s must be in attendance for one-half of the school day,<br />
and have an excused absence for the remainder of the day. The half-day absence<br />
must be excused in advance through the Attendance Office in order to participate in<br />
after-school practices, activities, performances or contests. <strong>Student</strong>s are expected to<br />
attend school the day following a contest, unless excused by the administration. If<br />
placed on detention, the student must fulfill the obligation assigned prior to practice<br />
or competition. If an event is scheduled for a Saturday, students must attend one<br />
half of the previous school day. Should extenuating circumstances exist, such as for<br />
a funeral or family illness, students may request prior approval for such an absence<br />
from the Activities, Athletics and Recreation Coordinator.<br />
B. If a student is truant or suspended for any part of a school day, he/she may not<br />
participate in any competitive interscholastic activity that day, including games,<br />
performances, practices, tryouts or conditioning. Coaches and advisors will<br />
work with the Activities, Athletics and Recreation Coordinator in order to track<br />
truancy. Truancies may result in a suspension from the next day’s practice,<br />
contest or performance.<br />
C. If a pattern of unexcused absences or tardiness develops, it would indicate that<br />
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the individual is unable to cope with the demands of being involved in<br />
competitive interscholastic activities. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be<br />
taken. Once discovered, the pattern or unexcused absences may result in<br />
suspension from contests until the student attends class on time and regularly.<br />
III. Behavior<br />
A. <strong>Student</strong> use, possession, buying or selling of tobacco, alcohol, controlled<br />
substances, street drugs or performance enhancing substances, or possession<br />
of drug or tobacco paraphernalia will constitute a violation of the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Code. Violations will result in disciplinary action, which<br />
may include: notification of parents; referral to the “Prime for Life” program;<br />
suspension from activity participation; and, in appropriate cases, referral to<br />
proper legal authorities. Participation in the “Prime for Life” program may be a<br />
requirement for all students using or possessing alcohol, drugs, and/or<br />
chemicals. It is the responsibility of each co-curricular participant to know what<br />
activities are taking place at all social gatherings in which they attend. Lack of<br />
knowledge of such activities as may be deemed in violation of the Code does<br />
not eliminate responsibility or any possible consequences.<br />
B. Conduct which disrupts order and/or which is contrary to school standards and<br />
good citizenship is a violation of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Code.<br />
These standards apply to student academic and social behavior, both<br />
within and outside the school day on a year round basis including, but not<br />
limited to: attendance at functions where alcohol and/or controlled substances<br />
are present, hazing, vandalism, conviction of a crime, adjudicated delinquency,<br />
or insubordination or disrespect to any staff member. Any student suspended<br />
(in school or out of school) will be ineligible to participate in any co-curricular<br />
activity from the time of issuance to the completion of the suspension.<br />
C. In-season athletes are expected to maintain an acceptable level of good<br />
grooming and hygiene. Due to safety and health concerns in some sports,<br />
athletes may be required to satisfy this issue prior to participating in scheduled<br />
competition.<br />
D. Violations of the Social Behavior guidelines by participants of all schoolsponsored<br />
activities that are neither part of an academic class nor carry an<br />
academic credit or grade will result in penalties not to exceed the maximum<br />
listed in the following section. The merits of each case will be examined closely<br />
and independently of one another on a case-by-case basis, and each student<br />
penalized for said violation has the right to appeal (see Activity Code Violation<br />
Appeal Process section). Penalties under III. A. may be reduced if the student<br />
successfully participates in and completes the “Prime for Life” program or an<br />
AODA program approved by the Pupil Services Department. Community<br />
service requests in writing may allow for a reduction in the penalties enforced<br />
as well upon their completion.<br />
E. If a student is involved in more than one activity, the penalty will be served<br />
concurrently.<br />
F. If the student is between activities, the student will serve the penalty in the next<br />
activity they participate in.<br />
G. <strong>Student</strong>s who do not complete their penalty will see their penalty carry over to<br />
their next activity prior to being eligible to participate.<br />
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H. A student is bound by the Code upon beginning his/her first activity at <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
IV. Penalties<br />
First Violation (Alcohol/Drug Penalties):<br />
A. Alcohol and other drug violations, including use, possession, buying, selling,<br />
bartering or distributing: A suspension of one third (33%) of performances,<br />
activities or competitions.<br />
B. Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where minors are consuming alcoholic<br />
beverages and/or controlled substances: a suspension of one sixth of<br />
performance, activities, or competitions. If a student departs the party or requests<br />
that they be allowed to exit safely from a vehicle where alcohol is being<br />
consumed, this will be considered a valid attempt to comply with the rules.<br />
Second Violation (Alcohol/Drug Penalties):<br />
A. Alcohol and other drug violations, including use, possession, buying, selling,<br />
bartering or distributing: a suspension of twelve weeks (when more than one<br />
fourth [25%] of the season has passed) or one season, including suspension from<br />
all performances, activities or competitions during this period. To be allowed to<br />
participate in any activities, the student must successfully participate in and<br />
complete the “Prime for Life” program and follow all recommendations from that<br />
assessment.<br />
B. Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where minors are consuming<br />
alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances: a suspension of one third<br />
(33%) of the season and all co-curricular group performances, activities or<br />
competitions during this period.<br />
Third Violation (Alcohol/Drug Penalties):<br />
A. Alcohol and other drug violations, including use, possession, buying, selling,<br />
bartering or distributing: the student is suspended for the remainder of his/her<br />
high school career.<br />
B. Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or<br />
controlled substances are being consumed by minors: a suspension of one<br />
calendar year from the date of suspension, including all co-curricular<br />
activities held during this period.<br />
Non-Alcohol or Drug Related Offenses<br />
A. Sanctions for other III.B. Violations may be imposed upon investigation of the<br />
alleged offense, and will be based on the nature of the offense and number of<br />
the offenses, and may include suspension from any or all activities and<br />
athletics. Examples of misconduct that make a student unfit to represent the<br />
ideals, principles and standards of the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong><br />
include but are not limited to:<br />
a. Poor sportsmanship during co-curricular activities, including swearing or<br />
abusive language.<br />
b. Disobeying rules/policies set forth by the coach/advisor.<br />
c. Reports from teachers of behavior concerns.<br />
d. Personal appearance or dress not in compliance with policy set forth by<br />
coach/advisor.<br />
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e. Failure to use school transportation for away events unless excused by the<br />
parent, a Principal, Activities, Athletics and Recreation Coordinator, or<br />
coach/advisor through a parental permission slip.<br />
B. Sanctions for severe misconduct will result in penalties that mirror those of<br />
alcohol/drug violations. Examples of severe misconduct include, but are not<br />
limited to:<br />
a. Conduct that endangers the health or safety of others.<br />
b. Behavior in or out of school that could constitute the commission of a crime<br />
or result in a citation.<br />
c. Regardless of the findings of civil authorities, if school officials find<br />
reasonable evidence that a student committed an act that constitutes a<br />
Code violation, penalties will be enforced.<br />
d. A suspension from school automatically invokes an athletic/activity<br />
suspension. An athletic/activity suspension will not automatically invoke a<br />
school suspension. That will be determined on a case-by-case basis jointly<br />
by the administration.<br />
V. Uniforms & Equipment<br />
A. Any students who are issued uniforms and/or school equipment by their<br />
coaches for the purpose of competing for <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> (or<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> will be required to return all uniforms and/or equipment in<br />
good condition. Should any of these items not be returned, the replacement<br />
cost of these items will be placed on the obligation list. The cost will be that<br />
of a new item regardless of the age of the uniform or equipment.<br />
Category I Activities are those activities in which the school has a schedule of<br />
interscholastic contests or school-sponsored performances or competition. If a student<br />
has been suspended from an activity/athletic team, the student is required to attend all<br />
practices, games and activities upon completion of any suspension from school. These<br />
activities are:<br />
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES<br />
Baseball (20) Golf (14) Tennis (14)<br />
Football (9) Swimming (14) Winter Pom Pons (20)<br />
Softball (20) Wrestling (14) Cross Country (11)<br />
Volleyball (15) Fall Cheer (9) Soccer (24)<br />
Basketball (20) Fall Pom Pons (9) Track (20)<br />
Winter Cheer (20) Powerlifting (6)<br />
Athletes will be subject to this code twelve (12) months a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a<br />
day, on or off-campus from the first day the student becomes involved in school-sponsored<br />
activities at <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> until they have graduated and completed all<br />
school-sponsored activities. The numbers listed above in parentheses are the maximum<br />
number of contests allowed per regular season by the WIAA. The actual number of games<br />
from which the suspension percentages are drawn will be based on the actual number of<br />
games scheduled for that season. The fractional suspensions (one-third or one-sixth) will be<br />
of the total number of events or contests as of the first date of competition. Suspensions will<br />
carry over into the following season, and each post-season competition event will count as an<br />
event for that suspension.<br />
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FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES<br />
Music Ensembles (before/after school)<br />
Music Performances (parades, concerts, contests, etc.)<br />
<strong>School</strong> Sponsored Trips<br />
Pep Band<br />
Marching Band/Color Guard<br />
Theatre<br />
Numbers of contests for these activities vary from year to year and penalties will be<br />
adjusted accordingly.<br />
CLUB ACTIVITIES<br />
AHANA Powerlifting Chess Club<br />
Academic Decathlon<br />
FCCLA DECA<br />
Homecoming Court* Science Olympiad<br />
Forensics Debate FBLA<br />
Prom Court*<br />
Math Club<br />
Numbers of contests for these activities vary from year to year and penalties will be<br />
adjusted accordingly.<br />
Category II Activities are those activities in which there are no contests, performances,<br />
or competition. A student may be suspended from any participation for two weeks.<br />
AFS<br />
Bay Mist<br />
Music Masters<br />
AHANA<br />
S. M. Green<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Senate<br />
WSMR Announcers<br />
Class Officers<br />
Art Honor Society<br />
<strong>School</strong> Dances*<br />
German Honor Society<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Spanish Honor Society<br />
Rocket Club<br />
A.V. Club<br />
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Harbinger<br />
Photo Productions<br />
Orbit<br />
Link Crew<br />
FIRST Robotics &<br />
Skills USA<br />
*<br />
Suspension for an Activity Code violation may result in forfeiture of the student’s right to<br />
be on Homecoming or Prom Court as well as forfeiture of their right to attend any<br />
dance.<br />
VI. Financial Obligations<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s who owe school fees or other financial obligations may lose privileges to<br />
participate in all Category I & II activity or athletic events until their financial<br />
obligations are met.<br />
ACTIVITY CONFLICT POLICY<br />
Coaches and advisors should carefully check the progress and monitor the activities of<br />
students on their rosters to anticipate possible performance conflicts. <strong>Student</strong>s often<br />
participate in more than one school-sponsored activity at a time. When the commitment<br />
and effort required for participation in one activity detracts from another activity, the<br />
advisors and or coaches will consult with the student and propose a solution. If the<br />
student and his/her advisors and/or coaches cannot work out an acceptable<br />
arrangement, the Activities, Athletics & Recreation Coordinator will meet with the<br />
student and the Coordinator will determine which activity should be dropped. A student<br />
WILL NOT be penalized for choosing one activity over another.<br />
When a student has a conflict because two or more events or performances are<br />
scheduled at the same time, the following policy will apply:
1. A performance (i.e. game, meet, contest, play, etc.) has priority over any practice or<br />
rehearsal, and the student is excused from the other activity without penalty.<br />
2. Participation or performance in a theatre, conference, district, or state tournament<br />
series event takes priority. If a student should choose not to participate in the<br />
theatre, conference, district or state tournament series, they will not be permitted to<br />
participate in any activity during the same date(s).<br />
3. The FIRST activity (based on starting date) the student joins or commits to will take<br />
precedent in the event of practice or performance conflict. The first activity will be<br />
considered the student’s “primary” activity. <strong>Student</strong>s who wish to be involved in<br />
additional activities MUST make prior arrangements with their primary<br />
advisor/coach to attend a practice or any portion of a practice for another activity in<br />
place of their regular practice.<br />
4. If a performance in one activity conflicts with a performance in another activity, the<br />
student will perform in the activity taking priority under provisions 1, 2, or 3. If this<br />
causes a problem, and the coaches/advisors cannot agree, the Activities, Athletics &<br />
Recreation Coordinator will act as arbitrator.<br />
PROCEDURES REGARDING ALL VIOLATIONS<br />
1. All violations must be reported to the respective coach, advisor, or administrator.<br />
2. In cases where there is disagreement or extenuating circumstances, a meeting of<br />
the Appeal Board will be held to weigh evidence and make a final decision.<br />
3. An Appeal Board will consist of five faculty members (one will act as chairperson).<br />
Discrimination Complaint procedures apply in all cases.<br />
4. All coaches and advisors are to consider these guidelines as minimum standards,<br />
and are permitted to enforce regulations beyond these limits if written<br />
documentation has been approved by administration. Some activities have<br />
additional constitutional requirements.<br />
5. Depending on the nature of the violation, the student may be subject to disciplinary<br />
action in all activities in which they are currently participating.<br />
DRUG/ALCOHOL VIOLATION PROCEDURES<br />
The following Drug/Alcohol Program Policy is in effect:<br />
1. In cases of self-referral, a student may be allowed to complete an awareness<br />
group in lieu of the assigned suspension.<br />
2. When a code violation occurs, the student may request, in writing, to<br />
complete an awareness group to reduce or take the place of a suspension.<br />
This request must be presented to the Appeal Board for consideration.<br />
3. When a code violation occurs, the student may request, in writing, to complete an<br />
awareness group in lieu of a suspension. This request must be presented to the<br />
Appeal Board for consideration.<br />
4. A student undergoing alcohol/drug rehabilitation will be suspended from contests<br />
and practices until such time as they produce a signed medical release with<br />
parental approval.<br />
5. The facilitator of the awareness group may discuss the need for a professional<br />
assessment. If further evaluation is necessary, the student is expected to follow<br />
through on its recommendation. Failure to do so will result in further suspension<br />
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from activities.<br />
6. Participation in an awareness group will be required for all students caught using or<br />
possessing alcohol and/or chemicals on school grounds or at a school-sponsored<br />
activity.<br />
Note: In cases where the suspension of a student has been waived, the student must<br />
attend all group meetings. Failure to do so will result in the reinstatement of the<br />
suspension as per Code, from the date of waiver violation.<br />
ACTIVITY CODE VIOLATION APPEAL PROCESS<br />
1) Alleged violations of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Milwaukee</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Activity Code should be in<br />
writing and given to the coach/advisor in charge of the respective activity, and to the<br />
Activities, Athletics & Recreation Coordinator.<br />
2) Coach/Advisor is to investigate any reported violations (including asking the student<br />
the question, “Did you do it?”) This is a minimal due process requirement for a<br />
suspension. The coach/advisor must inform and, if necessary, ask for assistance<br />
from the Activities, Athletics & Recreation Coordinator for other co-curricular<br />
activities.<br />
3) If the coach/advisor or administrator determines that there has been a violation, the<br />
school official will:<br />
a) discuss the violation with the student.<br />
b) inform them of the penalty and their right to appear before an Appeal Board.<br />
c) inform the student that they will be referred to the “Prime for Life” program if the<br />
violation is drug related.<br />
d) inform any coaches/advisors of student’s other activities.<br />
4) When it has been determined that a violation has occurred, the parents will be<br />
called and informed of the penalty and the appeal process. Parents will receive<br />
confirmation in writing. <strong>Student</strong>s have up to five school days to appeal this<br />
decision.<br />
5) A copy of the letter will be given to the Principal, Associate Principal, and a log entry<br />
will be submitted in Power<strong>School</strong>.<br />
6) If requested, an Appeal Board will be convened by the Activities, Athletics &<br />
Recreation Coordinator who will act as facilitator for the meeting, secure the<br />
appeal’s board, inform parents and the student, and arrange for the room, time and<br />
date. Parents are encouraged to attend the appeal meeting.<br />
7) The five member board:<br />
a) will select a chairperson to conduct the meeting.<br />
b) will hear the alleged violation and penalties assessed, as presented by the<br />
coach/advisor or the Activities, Athletics and Recreation Coordinator.<br />
c) will provide opportunity for the student to state their side of the story.<br />
d) will weigh all evidence and make a final decision by an oral vote.<br />
e) may uphold decision.<br />
f) may overrule decision.<br />
g) may uphold decision and opt for different penalty (within approved school<br />
guidelines).<br />
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h) may make any other appropriate recommendation.<br />
i) will inform student of final decision.<br />
j) will inform administration of final decision.<br />
FUNDRAISING<br />
All fundraisers must adhere to school board policy and school rules. If fundraising for an<br />
activity that needs board approval, the approval for the activity must be obtained before<br />
any fundraising efforts begin. All requests must be turned in to the Activities, Athletics<br />
and Recreation Coordinator for approval prior to commencing. Each activity advisor will<br />
inform his/her group of these rules. Please note that selling is restricted to the Heritage<br />
Hallway, during lunch periods or before or after school only. There will be NO selling<br />
during school hours in classrooms or corridors. All revenue from sales and any<br />
discrepancies must be reported to the advisor. Restrictions may be placed on possible<br />
fundraisers based upon the <strong>District</strong> Wellness Policy (including 25% of bake sales being<br />
made up of healthy items).<br />
ATHLETICS SPONSORED SPORTS<br />
Freshman Junior Varsity Varsity Season<br />
Boys Baseball” Boys Baseball* Boys Baseball* Spring/Summer<br />
Boys Basketball Boys Basketball Boys Basketball Winter<br />
Girls Basketball Girls Basketball Girls Basketball Winter<br />
Cheerleading Fall/Winter<br />
Boys Cross Country Boys Cross Country Boys Cross Country Fall<br />
Girls Cross Country Girls Cross Country Girls Cross Country Fall<br />
Football Football Football Fall<br />
Boys Golf Boys Golf Boys Golf Spring<br />
Pom Pons Pom Pons Fall/Winter<br />
Boys Soccer Boys Soccer Spring<br />
Girls Soccer Girls Soccer Spring<br />
Girls Softball Girls Softball Spring<br />
Girls Swimming Girls Swimming Fall<br />
Boys Swimming Boys Swimming Winter<br />
Boys Tennis Boys Tennis Boys Tennis Spring<br />
Girls Tennis Girls Tennis Girls Tennis Fall<br />
Boys Track & Field Boys Track & Field Boys Track & Field Spring<br />
Girls Track & Field Girls Track & Field Girls Track & Field Spring<br />
Boys Volleyball Boys Volleyball Boys Volleyball Fall<br />
Girls Volleyball Girls Volleyball Girls Volleyball Fall<br />
Boys Wrestling Boys Wrestling Boys Wrestling Winter<br />
* The Code covers seniors playing summer baseball until the season is completed.<br />
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STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS<br />
The following clubs and activities have been offered in the past and will be provided<br />
whenever adequate student interest and sufficient funds exist. A new club may be<br />
organized if a sufficient number of students participate, a faculty sponsor is found, and<br />
the funds exist to cover expenses.<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
AFS<br />
HOSA<br />
AHANA<br />
Math Team<br />
Chess Club<br />
Rocket Club<br />
DECA<br />
Voice of Democracy<br />
S. M. Green<br />
AV Club<br />
Powerlifting<br />
Link Crew<br />
FCCLA<br />
FIRST Robotics & Skills<br />
USA<br />
MUSIC GROUPS<br />
Brass, Percussion, and<br />
Woodwind Ensembles<br />
Musical Pit Orchestra<br />
Musical Theatre<br />
Pep Band<br />
Color Guard<br />
Marching Band<br />
String Ensembles<br />
Jazz Band<br />
Ye Olde Christmas Feaste<br />
Madrigals<br />
SPEECH ACTIVITIES<br />
Debate<br />
Theatre<br />
Forensics<br />
Anime Club<br />
HONOR GROUPS<br />
Art Honor Society<br />
German Honor Society<br />
Int’l Thespian Society<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Spanish Honor Society<br />
Music Masters<br />
SERVICE CLUBS<br />
Photo Club<br />
Orbit<br />
Teacher Help @Rawson<br />
STUDENT GOVERNMENT<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Fiscal Board<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Senate<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Bay Mist Yearbook<br />
Harbinger Newspaper<br />
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