High School Student Handbook - South Milwaukee School District

Section 118.35).
LOST AND FOUND
A lost and found service is maintained in the main office. If an item is lost or thought to be
stolen, you may fill out a Loss or Theft Report available at the Associate Principal’s Office.
Periodically throughout the school year unclaimed articles are donated to charitable
organizations.
MAKE-UP WORK
When students have been absent from class, they should discuss and agree on a
reasonable make-up date with their teacher. Length of absence, reason for absence,
and course load should all be considered when setting the date. The teacher has a
responsibility to give students any needed help and direction, but it is the student’s
responsibility to see that all work is completed and turned in on time. See a Guidance
Counselor or Associate Principal if there are special circumstances.
Homework requests for absent students must be made by 9:00am. Teachers are
notified of homework requests through the office, and are expected to have work in the
High School Office by 2:00pm the same school day for pick-up. Students should
contact their guidance counselor when special circumstances are involved.
Pre-Arranged Absences
If a student knows he/she will be absent from school for two or more days for a nonschool
activity, the student must complete a pre-arranged absence form. These forms
are available from attendance and should be completed and returned to the student’s
Associate Principal at least three (3) days prior to the absence.
Make-up Policy for Suspended Students
By state law (120.13b), students suspended shall not be denied the opportunity to take
any quarterly, semester, or grading period examination missed during the suspension
period.
Make-up Policy for Unexcused Absences
A truant student will receive a zero or an incomplete for all routine class work missed.
The opportunity to make up major exams or projects will depend on the record of the
student and the nature and frequency of the offense. No public school may deny a pupil
credit in a course or subject solely because of the pupil’s unexcused absence from
school 118.16(4)(b).
OFFICE REFERRAL
Students who are removed from class, athletic teams, or activity groups because of
disruptive behavior must report to their Associate Principal or the Activities, Athletics,
and Recreation Coordinator. Disciplinary action will be taken and parents will be
informed. Reinstatement in the class, team, or activity group may be preceded by a
conference with an administrator, a counselor, a parent and/or a teacher. If repeated
referrals occur other steps may include but are not limited to detention, suspension,
placement on a probationary behavioral contract, referral for special program testing, or
drop from a class with a failing grade.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parents may make appointments for conferences with teachers, counselors, or
administrators by calling the High School office. We encourage parent conferences to
discuss your student’s program, plans, or problems with the school faculty and staff.
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