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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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