2012-13 Wilbur Middle School Student Handbook

2012-13Wilbur Middle SchoolStudent Handbook340 N. Tyler Road, Wichita, KS 67212Phone: 973-1100, Fax: 973-1090http://www.wilbur.usd259.orgPrincipal:Mark JolliffeAssistant Principals:Jana Norman & Trey TriggsThe Wilbur Mission: In partnership with parents and community,we will equitably prepare each Wilbur student with the essential skills to continuehis/her education for positive participation in society.The Wilbur Vision: Performing to excellence thru pride andrespect!

Daily BellSchedule1 st Period 8:00-8:512 nd Period 8:55-9:423 rd Period 9:46-10:334 th Period 10:37-11:245 th Period 11:28-12:106 th Period 12:14-12:567 th Period 1:00-1:478 th Period 1:51-2:389 th Period 2:42-3:10Activity DaySchedule1 st Period 8:00-8:462 nd Period 8:50-9:333 rd Period 9:37-10:204 th Period 10:24-11:075 th Period 11:11-11:546 th Period 11:58-12:417 th Period 12:45-1:288 th Period 1:32-2:15Activity Period 2:15-3:10Early ReleaseSchedule1 st Period 8:00-8:252 nd Period 8:29-8:543 rd Period 8:58-9:234 th Period 9:27-9:525 th Period 9:56-10:216 th Period 10:25-10:507 th Period 10:54-11:238 th Period 11:27-11:569 th Period 12:00-12:30My Schedule1 st SemesterClass Room1 st _______________________________2 nd _______________________________3 rd _______________________________4 th _______________________________5 th _______________________________6 th _______________________________7 th _______________________________8 th ______________________________________________________________9 th ______________________________________________________________My Schedule2 nd SemesterClass Room1 st _______________________________2 nd _______________________________3 rd _______________________________4 th _______________________________5 th _______________________________6 th _______________________________7 th _______________________________8 th ______________________________________________________________9 th ______________________________________________________________

Table of ContentsSchool Services Pages 1-4Books and BreakfastBus ServicesCafeteria ProgramCounselorsCrimeStoppersHealth RoomLate BusLibraryLockersLost and FoundNon-DiscriminationParent AssistantParent LinkPhone TreeStudent AssistantStudent ID CardsVending MachinesWeb SiteInvolvement & Recognition Pages 5-7OpportunitiesAfter School ProgramArt ClubAthletic TeamsAVIDCircle of FriendsIntramuralsMagic ClubPre-AP CoursesPTARenaissance ProgramStudent CouncilSuccess for TeensScience OlympiadSuperstar Awards25 Book CampaignStudent Guidelines for Success Pages 8-17CHAMPSConversation LevelsBus CHAMPSCafeteria CHAMPSHallway CHAMPSRestroom CHAMPSAfter School ActivitiesAttendance Policyo Absenceso Make-up worko Leaving during the dayo Tardy PolicyBullying & Harassment Cell Phones & Electronics Demerit System Dress Code Perform to Excellence (PEP) Required Binder Homework Policy Plagiarism Misc. violation info Offenses & Consequences BOE Policy 1463 BOE Policy 1116 BOE Policy 1232Resource Pages Pages 18-23Analytical Rating GuideThe 4 Types of TextThe Elements of TextWorks Cited Sample EntriesAVID Cornell Notes Format

School ServicesBooks and BreakfastThe cafeteria opens daily at 7:00 am and isavailable to students who have earned amorning pass to read or study quietly. Breakfastis served daily at 7:30-7:50 am. Late passes areonly given to students who arrive on a late bus.Bus ServicesBusing is available to students who are noton a special transfer and meet one or more ofthe following criteria:Live 2.5 miles or more from theschool (BOE P7300) Face hazardous conditions whenwalking to school (BOE P7330) IEP designated services (BOEP5406).Students who do not meet the abovecriteria may request to ride on a ―spaceavailable‖ basis after September 20. Requestforms must be approved by an administrator,additional info can be found in the Wilbur MainOffice. ―Space available‖ basis is a privilege;this privilege may be revoked with any negativebus situations.Cafeteria ProgramYour student identification badge serves asyour lunch card. Money can be added to youraccount either by bringing payment to thecafeteria before 8:00 AM or online atwww.mealpayplus.com. You will need to haveyour school ID number in order to register anaccount.Students will have 20 minutes for eatinglunch and 20 minutes for lunch recess outside.All students will be required to be in thecafeteria or outside with their lunch group,whether eating lunch or not.Lunch may be purchased in the cafeteria orstudents may bring their own sack lunches.Students may also purchase items from the à lacarte line. Students are NOT allowed to leavecampus during lunch to go to a nearby fast foodrestaurant unless accompanied by anauthorized adult.Students are NOT allowed to take fooditems from the cafeteria.1CounselorsGuidance counselors are available to helpwith a wide range of topics, from classselections and college readiness to mediationand harassment training.What to do if you wish to see a counselor:1. Tell your teacher and ask to fill out a request.2. Your teacher will then quickly send yourrequest to the counselor.3. You will be called to the counseling office assoon as it is possible.4. If it is an emergency, indicate such on therequest form.5. Do NOT go directly to the counseling officeand attempt to sit and wait to see the counselor.CrimeStoppersWilbur Middle School is a safe, successful,and enjoyable place to learn and work. Bytaking the time to report crimes or inappropriatebehaviors, you can help our school becomeeven safer!You can report your tips on the web byvisiting http://speakup.usd259.org or by texting‗SPEAKUP‘ plus your tip information to CRIMES(274637). All tips are completely anonymousand cannot be tracked.Health RoomThe health room is located in room 202.Our school nurse is here daily. If for any reasonshe is not in her office and you are ill or injured,come to the main office where the staff willadminister first aid if necessary and/or call yourparents. Always get a pass from your teacherbefore going to the nurse‘s office.If you are on a medical plan or havemedicine you are required to take, bring allmedicines, the plan, or directions to the nurse orto the office.NEVER leave the building during schoolhours without signing out in the attendanceoffice. After someone has called your parents,your parents/guardians must personally checkyou out through the office.

Late BusLate buses are available for studentsparticipating in school-related activities only. Alllate bus riders must remain in the building witha teacher or coach until the bus departs at 5:05pm.Passes are required to ride the late busand may be obtained from the supervisingteacher or coach. Students without a signedpass will not be allowed to ride the late bus inaccordance with BOE Policy 7325.LibraryThe library is open daily from 7:50 am-3:20 pm.Passes:All students who are not with a scheduledclass must have a pass to use the libraryduring class periods.Students sent to the library during classperiods should have a need for libraryresources.Students may come to the library at lunchonly if they have a class need. Students willstill need to see Mrs. Karber prior to theirlunch period for a pass.Resources:You are expected to treat computers andbooks with respect. Everyone at Wilburhas a right to resources that are in goodcondition.Printers are only to be used for classassignments.Library Space:Books:Please pick up all trash and yourbelongings when you leave.Book check-out is two weeks. Books maybe renewed for an additional two weeks.The library may fine for overdue books; thefine is ten cents per day.The library will charge for lost and damagedbooks.Computer Use:Students are expected to adhere to BOEpolicies and posted requirements forcomputer use in the library.Students are not permitted to share log-ins.Anyone found sharing log-in information willbe logged off the computers.During class periods, computers are only tobe used for class assignments.Students may surf the web, watchappropriate videos, or play educationalgames at lunch and before/after school.No video games are allowed in the library.Email may only be used for schoolpurposes.Computer use will be monitored as requiredby Federal mandate.Inappropriate use will result in disciplinaryaction and loss of privileges.LockersStudent lockers are assigned duringenrollment, your combination and locker numberwill appear on your class schedule. Do notshare your locker combination with anyone!Students are reminded that lockers are theproperty of the Wichita Public School District.They are to be used to contain clothing andschool-related materials. Lockers are not to beshared with other students due to theft andpossession rules. Lockers have a ―lowexpectation of privacy‖ due to maintenance andsafety concerns. Lockers may be examined byan administrator when they believe that itemsdangerous to the well-being of the individualand/or student body may be located there.Locker combinations are changed on a yearlybasis for the protection of students. With an ID,students can obtain their locker information fromthe Main Office.Locker Combination Instructions:1) Turn Right two or more whole turns and stopat 1 st number.2) Then turn Left one whole turn, going past the1st number and then stop at the 2 nd number.3) Now turn Right and stop at 3 rd number.4) LIFT LOCKER HANDLE STRAIGHT UP(don‘t pull towards you until handle releases.)2

Lost and FoundAll found items should be turned into themain office. Lost electronic devices & jewelrymay be picked up in the office, other items suchas clothing, lunch bags, etc. will be placed in thelost and found bin located at the intersection ofthe main and 300 halls. Periodically this bin isemptied and the clothes will be donated to alocal charity.Non-discriminationWichita USD 259 does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, sex,handicap/disability, religion or age. Personswho have inquiries may contact the schooldistrict‘s ADA and Section 504 Coordinator at201 N. Water, Wichita, KS 67202, (316) 973-4650.Parent AssistantParent Assistant gives parents onlineaccess to information about their child. Parentswill be able to review General Information(Demographics and Emergency Contacts),Current Activity (Attendance), AcademicProgress (Assignments from the current gradingperiod and grades from previous gradingperiods) and Miscellaneous (Non-School Daysand Student Schedules).Using their account, parents can log inusing the Parent Assistant link on the homepage of the Wilbur Web Site. This link may alsobe used to download a form to fill out to requestan account. This form may be dropped off at theWilbur office or faxed to 973-1110,Parents may also download a User‘sManual using the Parent Link menu on theWilbur website.Parent LinkParent Link is a service that allows schoolsto connect with the parents and keep theminformed. It is easy and it is automated. Parentswill be contacted through phone calls and/or bye-mail with up-to-the-minute informationincluding notification of unexcused absences,building-wide announcements and eventreminders, and emergency announcements.There are no extra sign-ups. All parents have todo is make sure their contact information isupdated in the school‘s Student InformationSystem. To do that, just check the demographicinformation using Parent Assistant.Phone TreeWhen calling Wilbur Middle School (973-1100), the following are the directory options.You may press the desired extension at anytime during the recording.1-Attendance2-Main Office or Administration3-School Nurse4-Cafeteria5-Counselor/Social Worker/Psychologist6-Library7-Registrar (Student records & transcripts)8-Bookkeeper9-Weather related school closing updateStudent Assistanthttps://wpsparentsonline.usd259.netStudent assistant is a web-based tool that willallow you to review your attendance,assignments, grades, and more! You may logon to the site using your USD 259 username(first initial of your first name, last name, and 6digit birthday). Your initial password is your dateof birth (MMYY).For example, if your name is Wilbur Wranglerand you were born on August 9, 1998, thenyour username and password are as follows:Username: wwrangler080998Password: 0898Student ID CardsStudents will be issued picture ID badgesduring enrollment. Students are expected tohave these with them at all times while at schoolor school activities. These will also function aslunch cards and library cards. If lost ordestroyed, students must purchase areplacement card immediately. This will protectthe student‘s lunch and library accounts frombeing misused by anyone who finds the card.Card replacement cost will be $3.3

Vending MachinesDrinks and snacks may be purchasedbefore and after school. The school is notresponsible for any refunds.Wilbur Web SiteThe Wilbur Web Site is an excellentresource to keep up to date with what is goingon at Wilbur Middle School. Here you can findout about upcoming events, look up informationabout individual classes, participate indiscussions, contact staff, read the daily studentbulletin, see results from competitions, viewpictures from performances, watch videoslideshows, and find a variety of otherinformation. The address for the Wilbur WebSite is http://www.wilbur.usd259.org.Students and parents are encouraged tovisit the website often. Students and parentscan send website suggestions and comments tojheintz@usd259.net.4

Involvement & RecognitionOpportunitiesAfter-School ProgramThe After School Program is a cooperativeeffort between the YMCA and USD 259. It is afree program which provides your child withadult supervision, a time to complete homework,with help when requested, and supervisedrecreational activities. Please see Ms. Dellingerfor details, all students are welcome to attend!In order to maintain a safe and funenvironment, the After-School Programmust have enforceable rules & regulationswhich are as follows: All school rules are in effect throughoutevery After-School Program event. A student must have turned in asigned registration form toparticipate in any of the After-Schoolactivities that are offered. Students should be in theirdesignated check -in area by 3:20.Students are released at 5:00 pm. Students may not leave theprogram before 5:00pm unlessarrangements have been made withthe Site Facilitator or a parent or guardianpicks the student up.I f a s t u d e n t l e a v e s b e f o r e t h ep r o g r a m i s o v e r w i t h o u tp e r m i s s i o n f r o m t h e S i t eCoordinator or fails to attend theprogram and tries to remain oncampus, that student is not allowedto come back to the program for aweek (4 after school days).Once a student is in their clubactivity, s/he must stay in thatactivity for the remainder of the time.Disrespect, foul language, and intolerablebehavior will not be allowed.If an off-campus behavior problemoccurs, the student will not beallowed to go to that activity-thenext time. If a 2 nd behavior problemoccurs off-campus with the samestudent, this student will not be allowedto go on any of the remaining field trips forthat semester. Parents are required to pickstudents up by 5:00 pm.Art ClubThe Art Club meets periodically after schooland is open to students in grades 6-8. Studentswill get to work with a variety of differentmediums. It is a great club for students lookingto get an extra art experience! Please see Mrs.Remaly in Room 100 for more details.Athletic Teams(7th & 8th graders only):Cross Country: No tryouts, no cuts. Seventhgraders run one mile, eighth graders runtwo. There are six meets each season.Volleyball: Proceeded by intramurals andtryouts. The team plays approximately 10matches each season.Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball: Preceded byintramurals and tryouts. The teams playapproximately 15 games.Boys’ & Girls’ Track: No tryouts, everyoneruns two meets, cuts are made after thatand again two meets later. The teams run atotal of six meets plus the All-City meet forthose who qualify.AVIDAVID (Advancement Via IndividualDetermination) is an in-school academic supportprogram that prepares students for collegeeligibility and success. AVID targets students inthe academic middle range. Students are notonly enrolled in their school‘s most rigorousclasses, such as honors and Pre-AP, but theyare also enrolled in the AVID elective. In thisclass, they learn organizational and study skills,work on critical thinking and how to ask probingquestions, get academic help from peers andcollege tutors, and participate in enrichment andmotivational activities to make collegeattainable. Please see Mr. Clark or Mr. M formore information and to obtain an applicationpacket.5

Circle of FriendsCircle of Friends establishes friendshipsbetween teens/young adults with disabilities andtheir non-disabled peers through inclusivemeaningful participation in social activities bothin and out of school. If you are interested injoining Circle of Friends, please contact yourguidance counselor.IntramuralsIntramural sports (volleyball and basketball)are open to all students at Wilbur. Teams maybe formed and compete with one another, butcompetition with other schools or outside teamsis not allowed. Intramurals generally last 1-2weeks and do not overlap the competitivesports seasons. Details will be provided duringthe morning announcements.Magic ClubThe Magic Club meets Mondays afterschool and is open to any student at Wilbur whois interested in card games. For moreinformation regarding this club, please contactMr. Johnson in Room 105.Pre-AP CoursesWilbur Middle School is proud to offer Pre-AP Courses in Language Arts and Mathematics.These courses utilize AP Strategies and projectbased learning in order to increase rigor andprepare students for AP classes in high school.Placement in Pre-AP requires successfulcompletion of an application process.Requirements for application include a minimum3.0 cumulative GPA, reading at or above gradelevel, proficiency on the Kansas StateAssessments, and teacher recommendations.For more information please contact yourguidance counselor.PTAThe Wilbur PTA is an excellent way forparents to get involved and support our school.Members of the PTA help organize events suchas skating parties, dances, conferences,promotion ceremonies, book fairs, renaissance,and teacher recognition. For more informationplease visit the ―Parents‖ tab on the WilburWebsite.Renaissance ProgramThe Renaissance Program celebrates theacademic success of students at Wilbur byproviding recognition and awards duringacademic pep assemblies.6All students may be eligible for one or more ofthe following Renaissance Awards:Platinum Award – Achieve a 4.0 GPA (straightA‘s) in any 9-week grading period.Gold Award – Achieve a 3.50-3.99 GPA in any9-week grading period.Silver Award – Achieve a 3.00-3.49 GPA inany 9-week grading period.Titanium Award – Achieve a higher GPA thanyou did the previous 9-week period.Perfect Attendance – Attend every class, everyday for a 9-week period.Student CouncilThe student council helps share students‘ideas, interests, and concerns with teachersand school principals. They often help organizesocial events and community projects, as wellas raise funds for school-wide activities. Forinformation about how to run for a position onStudent Council, please contact Mrs. Stauffer inRoom 316.Success for TeensSuccess for Teens is a program that helpskeep students focused on their academics anddevelop their social skills. Students enrolled inthe program are assigned a mentor who willhelp them stay organized and monitor theirprogress on a regular basis. In addition,students in Success for Teens have theopportunity to meet on a weekly basis with otherkids in the program on a weekly basis forfocused discussions.Science OlympiadScience Olympiad is intended for studentsthat have an interest in science and engineeringwho may or may not choose a career in one ofthose fields. The point of Science Olympiad is tolearn some science and have some fun in theprocess. Students compete in events at thelocal, state, and national levels in eventscovering biology, physics, chemistry, earthscience, engineering and inquiry. They rangefrom pencil and paper ―tests,‖ to performing labexperiments, to building a structure or robot.Superstar AwardsIf a teacher catches you doing the rightthing (random acts of kindness, going aboveand beyond expectations, etc.), you couldreceive a superstar award! Place your name onit and place it in the box in the main office for achance to win a weekly prize!

25 book campaign reading logTitle/Author/Date1. 26.2. 27.3. 28.4. 29.5. 30.6. 31.7. 32.8. 33.9. 34.10. 35.11. 36.12. 37.13. 38.14. 39.15. 40.16. 41.17. 42.18. 43.19. 44.20. 45.21. 46.22. 47.23. 48.24. 49.25. 50.Title/Author/DateThe goal of the 25 book campaign is for every student to read 25 grade-level appropriate books orapproximately 1,000,000 words per year from a variety of subjects and disciplines, both informationaland fictional. Rewards are offered on a regular basis for meeting quarterly goals. Use the table aboveto track your progress. Happy reading!7

BusPolite and respectful level 2 conversations withpersons within 2 seats/rows of you; appropriateschool topics; no cussing, no yelling, and use ofgood manners.Contact bus driver or bus supervisor forassistance; if no one is present report to the officefor assistance.When loading/unloading the bus, keep moving,hands to yourself; and be aware of personalspace.None. Face forward keeping both knees out ofthe aisle. Remain seated until bus has arrived atyour stop. No horseplay.All students arrive safely to their destination;―Breakfast Bunch‖ enters through Door 18 andgoes directly to the cafeteria. Locker or restroompass is available from Breakfast Supervisor.Students arrive safely and on time.HallwayPolite and respectful level 1 or 2 conversationswith persons within 3 ft of you; appropriate schooltopics; inside voice; no cussing, no yelling, anduse of good manners.Contact nearest teacher or staff member forassistance and if no one is present report to theoffice for assistance.Transitioning from class to class or traveling toassigned destination (restroom, lockers, drink,etc.), hands to yourself; ―keep moving‖ and beaware of personal space.Walking at a steady pace on the right side of thehallway; hands to oneself; ―keep moving‖ and beaware of personal space. No running orhorseplay.All students. Traffic flowing smoothly, studentsarriving on time to class.Students arrive on time, with materials and readyto learn. Hallways are orderly, calm, and withstudents walking on the right side of the hallway.Congestion is limited and students are quicklytaking care of personal needs prior to class.CHAMPSCHAMPSCafeteriaPolite and respectful level 2 conversations withpersons within 3 feet of you; appropriate schooltopics; no cussing, no yelling, and use of goodmanners.Raise I.D. in order to line up for a la carte. Raisehand to contact the nearest staff member or toreceive a hallway pass.When entering the cafeteria, go directly to yourassigned table and wait to enter the lunch line.Once you have received your lunch go back toyour assigned table and eat your breakfast/lunch.When finished wait for your table to be dismissed.Then, clean up your area and dump your tray intothe trash container and exit the cafeteria.Face forward keeping both knees under yourassigned table. Remain seated unless you havebeen acknowledged by a staff member.All students participate; lunch lines flowingsmoothly, students eating breakfast/lunch at theirassigned table.Cafeteria is a pleasant area where anyone canenjoy their breakfast/lunch. No horseplay. Tablesand floor are left clean upon the exiting ofstudents.RestroomPolite and respectful level 1 or 2 conversationswith persons within 3 ft of you; appropriate schooltopics; inside voice; no cussing, no yelling, anduse of good manners.Contact nearest teacher or staff member forassistance and if no one is present report to theoffice for assistance.After using the restroom leave it clean for thenext person – flush toilet, no toilet paper on floor,wash hands with soap and water, throw papertowels in trash.Restroom should be used during passing periods.Passes required during class times. No runningor horseplay; be aware of personal space.All students. Traffic flowing smoothly, students inand out within 2-3 minutes.Students take care of their needs and leave therestroom clean for the next person. Little to noloss of instructional time.9

General Policies & ExpectationsAfter-School ActivitiesWilbur offers students many after-schoolopportunities to get involved on school teamsand in school activities. To stay after school,students must be enrolled in an activity or havean obligation (detention, community serviceetc.). Students without after school activities orobligations are expected to leave the campusby the 3:20 bell. Students not in an activity at3:20 will be asked to leave school grounds forthe day. A student who is serving a study hallwith a teacher should have an agenda pass andbe in that classroom by the 3:20 bell.Attending an After-School Activity1. Be Prompt - In general, activities beginright after school. If you are planningon attending be on time. Lines formquickly so it‘s a good idea to get to theactivity as soon as possible.2. Be Polite - You are not the only one inattendance. Others around you wouldappreciate it if you would be on yourbest behavior.3. No food or drinks in the gym/track area- If concessions are sold consumethem in the appropriate area and throwyour trash away.4. Spectators don‘t wander - Once youenter and find your seat, stay there.The school building is off limits.Understand that you need to have allof your belongings with you as you willnot be allowed into the building after3:20. There are restrooms in the 500hall, so no exceptions will be made.5. Practice Positivity - Cheering isencouraged; negative behaviors willnot be tolerated.Failure to abide by any of these rules will resultin disciplinary action. Students who cannotfollow the rules will not be allowed to attendfuture events and may be asked to leave thecurrent event.10Attendance PolicyAbsencesRegular attendance is important so that youget all the information that your teachers haveto give and you don‘t get behind. If, however,you are absent, a parent is to call the office at973-1100 by 8:00 am to report the absence. If aparent is unable to phone, you must bring anote to the attendance office when you return,explaining your absence. Voice mail is availableto receive calls between 4:00 pm and 7:30 am.If you don‘t provide the school an excuse for anabsence within 72 hours, the absenceautomatically becomes unexcused. If you areabsent without excuse for three days in a row,five days in a semester, or seven days in a year,a referral is made to the District Attorney‘s officeor SRS. Please understand that truancy(unexcused absences) may result in arrest.Make-up workStudents need to make up classassignments when they are absent for anyreason. When absent for just one day, uponreturning, s/he should request make-up workfrom each teacher. If a student is absent morethan one day, the parent may call in to requestthe make-up work every two days. The requestshould be made to the office before 9:00 amand the assignments may be picked upbetween 3:10 and 4:00 pm that day.Leaving during the DayIf a student needs to leave school during theday, s/he must bring a written note from aparent/guardian to the office giving the reasonand time the student needs to leave. For safetyand security reasons, parent/guardian mustcome into the office to sign the student out,showing proper ID. If you return to school thesame day, you must sign back in.Students may leave at lunch only if they livewithin two blocks of the school and the parenthas a letter stating permission for such in theschool files. A parent/guardian may personallycome to the office to get his/her own child fromschool for lunch. A student can leave ONLYwith persons listed in the studentinformation system. Lateness back from lunchwill result in a tardy.

Wilbur Tardy PolicyIt is important for students to be in class ontime. Entering class late disrupts the classroomroutine, costing all students valuable learningtime. Therefore, reducing the number of tardiesis a priority at Wilbur. Consequences aresubject to teacher and administrative discretion.Administration will issue demerits andassign an after school detention during hallsweeps – hall sweeps are when teachers locktheir doors and those students remaining in thehall report to the cafeteria. Hall sweeps are bothannounced and unannounced.Habitual tardiness may result in outof-schoolsuspensionBullying & HarassmentBullying is the purposeful behavior thatcauses harm or distress that is repeated overtime and occurs with an imbalance of power in arelationship. Harassment is verbal or physicalbehavior creating a hostile environment thatputs another down or shows hostility towardsothers based on race, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, disability, etc. Bullying orharassment of any kind will not be tolerated atWilbur Middle School. This includes physicalassaults and threats as well as electronic, socialnetworking, blogging, texting, or hazing threats.Any act that threatens or endangers a studentor staff member will be dealt with swiftly andseverely.We strongly encourage all students whoare victims or witnesses to any of this behaviorto report these incidents to school authoritiesimmediately. It is vital to report all such incidentsto maintain the safe, positive, learningenvironment expected at Wilbur. Besides tellinga trusted adult, there are several anonymousplaces to report bullying behavior: the CrimeStoppers website or the information boxesthroughout the school.Consequences to students who violate thesafety of others range from individualconferencing to expulsion.Cell Phones & ElectronicsStudents should turn off all cell phones andelectronic devices and store them out of sightbefore 8:00 am. Cell phones or electronicdevices (including iPods, mp3 players, games,etc.) may only be used while the student is atlunch or recess. All devices must be turned offand stored out of sight by the time the studentreaches their next class after lunch. Cell phonesand electronic devices may not be used inclassrooms or gyms or for photos/videos unlesspermission is granted by the teacher. Allelectronic devices are strictly prohibited inlocker rooms or restrooms. On the first offense,the device will be confiscated and turned over toan administrator. The student will be able to pickup the device in the office after school. On thesecond and subsequent violations, after beingconfiscated and turned over to an administrator,the device may only be picked up by thestudent‘s parent/guardian. If a student refusesto surrender the device when requested, thestudent will also be disciplined for defiance.Parents are allowed to communicate withtheir students through text messages during thestudent‘s lunch period. In emergencies, allmessages should be communicated through themain office number (973-1100). Students aresolely responsible for the security of any and allelectrical devices. Administrative discretion maybe used in any and all cases.Demerit SystemStaff members will issue demerit slips tostudents for minor offenses, usually occurringoutside of the classroom: horseplay, running,littering or safety issues in the hallways;profanity; rudeness; dress code violations;being in the hall without a pass; and otherviolations at the discretion of an administrator.Administration will issue demerit and assignan after school detention during hall sweeps –hall sweeps are when teachers lock their doorsand those students tardy are left in the hall. Hallsweeps are both announced and unannounced.When a student is issued a demerit s/hemust serve a detention after school.11

Dress CodeStudents‘ clothing, accessories or items intheir possession should not disrupt the schoolenvironment.Administrative discretion may be usedin any and all instances.What’s Hot School appropriate clothing & accessories Shirts/tops with sleeves and appropriatecoverage of the Stomach/abdomen/cleavage Shorts/skirts no shorter than finger tip lengthwhen arms hang naturally – any clothing thatis shorter than finger tip length when armshang naturally must have tights underneath.This includes holes that are above finger tiplength when arms hang naturally. Pierced earsWhat’s Not Clothing and/or accessories that disrupt thelearning environment (sloppy, vulgar,frightening, sexually suggestive, drug oralcohol related) Shirts that do not cover the shoulders,stomach, abdomen, or cleavage. Short shorts/skirts without tights underneath. Piercings other than ears Sagging pants (underwear showing or crotchis at/ below knees) Group –identification clothing/accessories Chains, hanging straps, dog collars, studdedclothing/accessories, safety pins,exaggerated contact lenses Pajamas and/or house slippers (soft soledshoes). Hats, coats, gloves, sunglasses, headcoverings, backpacks and purses largeenough to hold a book. Tights and/or spandex without shorts or skirtover them.Perform to ExcellencePolicy (PEP)At Wilbur, we focus on performing toexcellence thru pride and respect. We havehigh expectations of our students when they areat school and expect students to be on-task andworking on rigorous lessons. We also expectour students to display appropriate behaviorsand to make great choices. This includescooperating with the classroom teachers,demonstrating positive behaviors andmaking productive use of their day.Wilbur staff strongly believes that allstudents can make great academicimprovements and are focused on working withall students. The PEP List policy is intended asa form of communication with the student andthe parent; however, nothing can take the placeof direct teacher to parent communication.Administration expects teachers to be thefrontline of communication with parents whenstudents are struggling with their academics,attendance, and/or behavior. Attendance,classroom management, and grading policiesall speak to the need for teachers toconsistently communicate to parents theirpraises, concerns, and encouragementregarding student progress. All contacts shouldbe documented for verification purposes.*Teachers are expected to enter gradesinto ESIS and UPDATE these gradeson a regular basis.*The PEP List policy starts on the secondWednesday of each Nine WeeksGrading Period and will continuethrough each grading period.*All grades should be entered by the end ofthe day each Wednesday.*An ESIS grade report will be run eachWednesday through office todetermine the names of students whohave two (2) D‘s and/or one (1) F or acombination of the two.*The PEP notification will be handed tostudents during last period onThursday and is to be signed andreturned the next day to the last periodteacher. The last period teacher willcall the parents if the notification and isnot signed and returned.*Students on the PEP List will be excludedfrom all extracurricular activities:dances, athletic events, concerts asspectators, practices, etc...however, ifa student is enrolled in the after schoolprogram he/she will go to tutoring andcommunity service. Students enrolledin Choir, Band or Orchestra may onlyattend concerts that are classassignments.12

Required Binders: AllAVID and all 6 th GradeStudentsRequired Binder Contents• Durable quality, 3-ring binder, 2‖ ClearCover (View) with pocket inserts• 6 colored tab subject dividers toseparate each academic class• 2 or more pens• 2 different colored highlighters• 12 pencils• 4 Dry Erase Markers• Filler paper (Wide)• Calculator• Ruler• Sheet protectors (50 pack) will needmore• Binder pouch (pencil bag to storesupplies in 3-ring binder)Homework PolicyPhilosophy/PurposeHomework contributes toward buildingresponsibility, self-discipline and lifelonglearning habits. It is the intention of the WilburMiddle School staff to assign relevant,challenging and meaningful homeworkassignments that reinforce classroom learningobjectives. The main purposes generallyassociated with homework are as follows: To prepare for, reinforce, and extendconcepts introduced in class To allow students to experience successthrough independent practice To activate prior knowledge and assessstudent understanding To establish study habits and self-reliance To allow parents/guardians and teachers tomonitor student progressExpectationsHomework is most beneficial when teacherexpectations are well communicated, studentstake responsibility for their homework, andparents support these efforts. As such, the13responsibilities of teachers, students andparents with regard to homework are listedbelow:Teachers will: clearly communicate expectations ofhomework assignments. assign relevant, meaningful, and appropriateamounts of homework that is designed to besuccessfully completed by their students. provide quality timely feedback for assignedtasks. regularly update Parent Assistantcomputerized grade program.Students will: be aware of the homework policy. Write their homework assignments in theagenda. complete their homework with minimalassistance. seek assistance from teachers and parents ifdifficulties arise. ensure that homework is of high quality andcompleted on time.Parents will: understand and support the homework policy. communicate with the teaching staff ifhomework is overly challenging/timeconsuming for their child. monitor student learning through ParentAssistant on-line grade program and regularlychecking the student agenda.TimeActual time required to completeassignments will vary with each student‘s studyhabits, academic skills, and selected courseload. If your child is spending an inordinateamount of time on homework, you shouldcontact your child‘s teachers.Generally,students in middle school should spendbetween one to two hours of homework pernight. This time should include twenty to thirtyminutes of independent reading. Each studentis expected to read 25 books per year or1,000,000 words. With the time provided atschool and home this is a realistic goal. Bandand orchestra may require additional timebeyond the two hours.Late Work and AbsencesStudents are expected to turn in homeworkon time. Students who turn in late assignmentswill receive a consequence based uponindividual teacher discretion or grade levelpolicy.

Students with absences for illness or familyemergency will have a minimum of two days foreach day of absence to complete missed work.Absences of five or more consecutive days willresult in a teacher/student conference todetermine essential assignments and agreeupon due dates.In the event of a one-dayabsence, for which the work was assigned morethan five days in advance, the original due datewill be maintained.Test/Assessment Make-upsIf first day of the absence occurs on the dayof the test, the student should be ready to takethe test upon his/her return to school.If the absence(s) is prior to and inclusive ofthe actual test date, the student will have anequivalent amount of time as allowed in thehomework policy to prepare for and take thetest. This should not exceed one week afterhis/her return.Student ResponsibilityHomework is meant to reinforce learningobjectives and the ultimate responsibility lieswith the student to complete and turn in theirhomework. Students that follow through withthis responsibility will develop self-discipline andthe confidence to achieve assigned tasks, whichin the end will better prepare them for highschool.PlagiarismPlagiarism is using someone else‘s writingas your own without proper documentation.Whether the words come from a friend‘s paperor a school textbook, the author must beproperly acknowledged in your paper.Otherwise, this serious offense can beconsidered copying, cheating, even stealing.Reading other people‘s work helps youbecome a better writer. You should never beafraid to build upon the information you read toshow your teacher what you‘ve learned. Givecredit to the authors you use. When in doubt,cite the work — it‘s better safe than sorry!Misc. violation info Administrative discretion may be used in anyand all instances. Bus riders may be suspended from the busfor any rule infractions if occurring in transitor at a bus stop. BOE Search & Seizure Policies state ―Whena suspicion arises that a pupil is involved inillegal, illicit, or disruptive behavior, theprincipal has the authority to conduct asearch and confiscate items consideredillegal, illicit, disruptive, or a generalnuisance to the educational process. Whenreasonable suspicion arises that use orpossession of a pupil‘s property is illegal,illicit, disruptive, or a danger to the generalwelfare of pupils and staff, a search may bemade of the pupil‘s person or personalproperty.‖ Drug dogs or metal detectors may be usedat administrative discretion Parents‘ presence is required at all policequestioning if the student is 13 years oryounger and is considered a suspect(witnesses may be questioned withoutparent presence). Consequences for relevant offenses are ineffect at all times, not just while school is insession. Proctors who are suspended will lose theirproctorship.14

Big time consequencesfor big time offensesWhen everyone treats others with courtesy and respect,there are only positive consequences from positive behavior.1. Fighting; acting toincite a disturbance;assault (unlawful,intentional threat orattempt to do bodily harm to another personcoupled with the apparent ability to do bodilyharm and resulting in the immediateplacement of a person in fear of bodily harm.No bodily contact is necessary); battery(unlawful, intentional touching or applicationof force to a person when done in a rude,insolent, or angry manner)• suspension• expulsion/police arrest (up to 186 days ifdirected toward adult)2. Sexual or racial assault or harassment(physical, verbal, non-verbal); bullying• counseling (parent involvement required)• detention• suspension/expulsion• police arrest3. Theft or possession of stolen property;extortion; vandalism; destruction of property;gambling; possession of or use of lasers,firecrackers, noise makers, or any device thatproduces explosions, smoke, odors, itching,burning, etc.; forgery; graffiti; intimidation;telephone prank calls; violation of academicethics (cheating, hacking, trafficking, etc.)• suspension/expulsion• police arrest (186 days expulsion ifcommitted upon adult)4. Weapons on property (real or replica,miniature or actual size, hidden or exposed).Weapons are defined at Wilbur Middle Schoolas any objects carried, stored, or used thatcould cause real or imagined harm (includingexplosive devices)• suspension/expulsion (up to 186 days)• police arrest5. Possession/use of tobacco, matches orlighter• suspension• police arrest (under age 13) or citation (overage 13; ticket/fine)156. Alcohol/drugs/paraphernalia/toxic substanceslike certain markers, white-out, aerosols, etc.;buying selling, using, possessing, sniffing,huffing, under the influence• suspension• expulsion - mandatory expulsion of 186days, for trafficking: selling or deliveringcontrolled or illegal substances (anything thatcan alter consciousness or physical state) ordrug paraphernalia• police arrest7. Defiance toward school official (includes notgiving your name to a faculty member whoasks); vulgarity or profanity directed towardadult• after-school detention• suspension/expulsion8. Inappropriate display of affection or lewdbehavior;• consequences vary from warning toexpulsion9. Fire, smoke, tampering with alarm orextinguisher• suspension/expulsion• required visit to Fire Marshall10. Skipping class and/or truancy.• detention• suspension pending parent conference• arrest for truancy11. Assuming another‘s identity; accessing,uploading, downloading, distributing orcommunicating in any other waypornographic, obscene, sexually explicit,threatening, or alarming material; violation ofacademic ethics• removal from Internet access• suspension12. Threats against others or the school• suspension/ expulsion (up to 186 days)• police arrest• threat assessment13. Suspected or known gang affiliation• suspension/expulsion (up to 186 days)• police arrest

P1464 PUPIL BEHAVIOR – REGULATIONSBOARD POLICY:Each pupil is held responsible for his/her personal actions. The right to attend a Wichita PublicSchool carries with it the obligation to maintain acceptable behavior.Administrative Implemental Procedures:1. Behaviors other than those described in this policy may constitute unlawful or prohibited acts. The common standardagainst which behavior is measured is that which is conducive to learning and a contributor to the general purpose andwelfare of the school.2. Bullying occurs in all forms including, but not limited to, appearance, status with a peer group (social power),intellectual, socio-economic, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. Bullying in any form is prohibited on schoolproperty, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. In addition, bullying is prohibited while utilizingschool property. Bullying includes Cyberbullying. In compliance with K.S.A. 72-8256 and amendments thereto, the Boardheretofore developed and adopted a plan that addresses bullying. In addition to disciplinary action described in BOE PolicyP5113 - Suspension and/or Expulsion of Students, students who violate the bullying prohibition may be reported to local lawenforcement, if appropriate. This AIP 2 of this policy and the Bullying Plan shall be reviewed by the Board on a yearly basis.3. Fighting will not be permitted at school, on school buses, or at school sponsored activities.4. Possession and/or use of tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia are not permitted in school buildings or on school campuses.The prohibition against smoking and the use of tobacco should be supported by programs emphasizing the hazards ofsmoking and tobacco use.5. Any show of disrespect by word or action toward any staff member is prohibited.6. Profanity and vulgarity are prohibited.7. Defiance that may threaten the general discipline of the school or classroom is prohibited.8. It is within the discretion of the administration and the site council at each school to determine what type of dress code ismost suitable to implement. Furthermore, the administration at each school will include in any dress code policy theunderlying purpose of enacting the stricter dress code. Such dress code may include, but is not limited to, a standard uniform,restrictions relating to jewelry, and restrictions on colorful hair and extreme hairstyles. Reasonable criteria for determiningappropriate appearance are based on health, safety, and public decency considerations. The relationship of dress andappearance to the safety of the individual pupil varies depending upon the nature of the activity or class. Any wearing apparelwhich, in the opinion of the principal, is associated with gangs and/or drugs and/or becomes disruptive to the educationalprocess may be banned. The wearer of such apparel shall be subject to administrative disciplinary action. Refer to BOEpolicy P1473 - Standardized Dress Code - Regulations.9. A pupil who steals, maliciously destroys, or defaces school property will be expected to make restitution as part of thepenalty for such action. Malicious destruction cases may also be referred to the police under the Kansas School Law.10. Loitering in school buildings or upon school grounds is prohibited. Any person loitering is subject to administrative andlegal action. Wichita Police Department policy provides for the arrest and removal of violators. School district personnel areto report violations of the loitering ordinance to the police only when such personnel intend to assist in the prosecution of theviolator.11. The use of Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) by pupils during the school day is prohibited. These devices must be keptout of sight and powered off during the school day. The school day is defined by each school site. PEDs include, but are notlimited to, pagers, cellular phones, MP3 players, and other personal communication devices that have the potential to bedisruptive to the educational process. Items intended to look like or simulate such devices are also prohibited during theschool day.Students who violate this policy and the associated regulations shall be deemed to have created a disruption to theinstructional environment and are subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cellular telephones and other PEDs. The WichitaBoard of Education shall not assume responsibility or liability for the theft, loss, or damage to a cellular phone or other PED,nor does it assume responsibility for the unauthorized use of any device.12. The use of explosive devices, starting fires, causing a false fire alarm, or causing a false bomb threat is consideredconduct which substantially disrupts the operation of school and is subject to administrative and/or legal action.13. The act of extortion is defined as obtaining something of value from an unwilling person by either physical force orintimidation. This act substantially invades the rights of others and is subject to both administrative and legal action.14. Rules and regulations concerning school-sponsored activities apply to all pupils attending school functions held onschool grounds, in school buildings, or at other facilities.15. Pupils may not hold membership or participate in an unauthorized organization on school property or at schoolsponsored activities.16. Pupil walkouts, boycotts, and any other unauthorized holidays will not be permitted or recognized. Once a pupil arrivesat school, it is the pupil's responsibility to remain so long as he/she has classes scheduled or is required to do so. Anyviolations of this nature will be dealt with promptly and firmly.17. Plagiarism, cheating, and lying are prohibited.18. Pupils shall be informed of the provisions of this policy through the Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook.16

P1116 SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF PUPILSBOARD POLICY:USD 259 will not tolerate sexual harassment of a pupil by another pupil,employee, or others. Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinaryaction against any pupil or employee involved, including possibleexpulsion of the pupil and termination of the employee. Others whoviolate this policy shall be reported to local law enforcementauthorities for appropriate action and may be prohibited from beingon school property and/or attending school activities. Administratorswho fail to follow the policy or fail to investigate complaints shall alsobe disciplined.Administrative Implemental Procedures:1. The Board of Education adopts the following definition of sexual harassment for the purpose of this policy:Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual natureconstitutes sexual harassment when:(1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of the pupil’s academic opportunities,(2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by a pupil is used as a basis for academic decisions affecting suchpupil, or(3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the pupil’s school performance or itcreates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.Please note that conduct which has the effect of unreasonably interfering with a pupil’s school performance orcreating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment may be “sexual harassment” whether or not theperson engaging in the conduct intends to create that effect.By way of example, but not as an exhaustive illustration, the following conduct by pupils, district employees orothers can constitute sexual harassment: threatening or insinuating that a pupil’s submission to or rejection of sexualadvances will in any way influence any decision regarding that student’s grades, class assignments, advancement orassigned duties; flirtation, joking, or teasing, advances, propositions; continual or repeated verbal abuse of a sexualnature; graphic words of a sexual nature used to describe an individual; lewd, risqué or obscene language; ribald orgender-targeted jokes or cartoons; the display on the school grounds of sexually suggestive objects or pictures; and,intentional, nonconsensual touching of a sexual nature.2. Pupils who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the problem with their assignedclassroom or homeroom teacher.3. If a pupil’s classroom teacher or homeroom teacher is the object of the sexual harassment complaint or for some otherreason the pupil is uncomfortable about discussing the problem with his/her classroom teacher or homeroom teacher, thepupil may bypass the classroom teacher or homeroom teacher and report directly to the building principal or assistantprincipal or the principal’s designee. Complaints against the Superintendent shall be directed to the Board of EducationPresident or another member of the Board. Board of Education members receiving such complaints may determine toconsult Board of Education Legal Counsel and/or report such complaints to appropriate law enforcement agencies.4. All employees have a duty to report sexual harassment regardless of whether they are apprised of it by a pupil, a parent,another employee or are a witness.5. Regardless of the means selected for resolving the problem, the initiation of a complaint of sexual harassment will notcause any reflection on the complainant nor will it affect the accused person’s employment, compensation, or workassignment, except as reasonably necessary to prevent similar complaints, until an investigation has been conducted anda determination made that it is more probable than not that improper conduct occurred. The initiation of a complaint shallnot adversely affect the status of a pupil complained against, except as reasonable necessary to prevent similarcomplaints, until an investigation has been conducted and a determination made that is more probable than not thatimproper conduct occurred.6. All complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated.7. If a determination is made that the accused employee, pupil, or other person complained against acted improperly,appropriate action shall be taken which is reasonably calculated to end the harassment, up to and including termination ofthe offending employee or expulsion of the offending pupil.8. Every reasonable effort will be made to keep the specifics of the complaint confidential consistent with a thoroughinvestigation and appropriate remedial action.9. False complaints will result in discipline, up to and including termination or expulsion, or other discipline of the personmaking the false accusation.10. This policy shall apply to protect the pupil while the pupil is engaged in any school activity under the control or operationof USD259.17

P1232 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS, NETWORKS, INTERNET, ELECTRONIC MAIL,AND OTHER ONLINE SERVICES - STUDENTSBOARD POLICY:USD 259 is committed to making advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities available to allstudents. The goal of the district in providing access to students is to promote educational excellence in schools byfacilitating resource sharing, innovations, and communications. The use of computers, networks, the Internet, or otheronline services shall be in support of education and research consistent with the district’s educational objectives.Administrative Implemental Procedures:1. Student Responsibilities. Regardless of any “technology protection measure” implemented by the District as may berequired by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, students are responsible for good behavior on computers, networks, theInternet, or other online services just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. General school rules for behavior andcommunications apply. Network storage areas will be treated like school lockers. Network administrators, teachers, and otherappropriate district staff may review student files and student communications from time to time to prevent misuse and toensure students are using the system responsibly and in compliance with laws and district policies. Communications on thenetwork are often public in nature; students should not expect that files stored on district servers will be private.2. Permission. Students must have permission from and be under the supervision of school district professional staff beforeutilizing district-provided computers, networks, the Internet, or other online services. Permission is not transferable form onestudent to another and may not be shared. Students shall not be allowed to utilize electronic communications unless a signedStudent Access Contract is on file. To remain eligible as users, students’ use must be consistent with the educationalobjectives of the district. Access is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in, among other disciplinarymeasures, the cancellation of those privileges. Students will display school-appropriate conduct when using the computerequipment or network and shall maintain an environment conducive to learning.3. Violations. Administrators, teaches, and other appropriate district employees will decide what is inappropriate use.Violating this policy may result in: (a) Restriction or loss of network access; and/or (b) Disciplinary or legal action including,but not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and/or criminal prosecution under appropriate local, state, and federallaws; and (c) Assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software.4. Inappropriate Use. The following uses of school-provided computers, networks, the Internet, or other online services arenot permitted on the part of USD259 students: (a) Accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing pornographic, obscene,or sexually explicit material; (b) Transmitting obscene, abusive, sexually explicit, or threatening language; (c) Violating anylocal, state, or federal statute; (d) Accessing another individual’s materials, information, or files without permission; (e)Violating copyright or otherwise using the intellectual property of another individual or organization without permission; (f)Using others’ passwords; (g) Vandalizing, defined as any unauthorized access and/or malicious attempt to damage computerhardware/software or networks or destroying the data of another user, including creating, uploading, or intentionallyintroducing viruses; (h) Intentionally wasting limited resources; (i) Using thenetwork for commercial purposes; (j) Harassing, insulting, or attaching others; (k) Using, disclosing, or disseminatingpersonal information online such as full name, home address, phone number, etc., except with approval by certified oradministrative district staff; (l) Using e-mail lists from the district’s Internet site, network, or servers to create mailing listsfor non-school purposes; (m) Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities; (n) Invading the privacy of individuals; (o)Improperly altering the set up of computers (e.g., desktops, icons, wallpapers, screensavers, installed software) as determinedby the network administrator; (p) Using software that has not been assigned or approved by staff; (q) Failing to follow districtpolicy while using computers or failing to follow any other policies or guidelines established by district administrations,teachers, or other appropriate district staff; and (r) Seeking to gain or gaining unauthorized access to information resources orother computing devices.5. Security Risk. Any student identified as a security risk or having a history or problems with other computer systems maybe denied access.6. Disclaimer. The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the access it is providing. Thedistrict will not be responsible for any damages suffered. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries,mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any informationobtained via the Internet is at the user’s risk. The district denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information,or for any commercial transactions conducted through its system.7. Statements of Personal Belief. Any statement of personal belief found on computers, networks, the Internet, other onlineservices, or other telecommunication system is implicitly understood to be representative of the author’s individual point ofview, and not that of USD 259, its employees, or the participating school. No representations to the contrary shall bepublished without written approval from the district. Principals or district administrators may review all content in anyinternet or online accounts paid for, in whole or in part, by the district or any school, without notice of any kind.8. Student Access Contract. Prior to use of school computers or networks, (e.g. the Internet or other online services), eachstudent shall submit a signed Student Access Contract for filing in the school office. Prior to use of computers at any otherdistrict facility, each student shall also submit a signed Student Access Contract for filing with the main office of the facilityat which these computers are located. If a student is under the age of 18, a parent/guardian shall also sign the contract(s). NewStudent Access Contracts must be signed and submitted each school year. BOE Policy 1232 applies to all students regardlessof whether they have submitted a signed Student Access Contract. If a student does not have a current Student AccessContract on file as required above, access to computer services is prohibited.18

Student Friendly Analytical Rating GuideIdeas &Content5(Strong)It’s clear,focused, & jampackedwithdetails.• You can tell Ihave masteredthis topic.• My writing isbursting withinterestingtidbits.• My topic is smallenough tohandle.• Every point isclear.• The paper―shows‖—itdoesn‘t ―tell.‖• Sources areacknowledged.(Expository)3(Developing)It has intriguingmoments, but itcould use somedetails.• I know justenough to write.• Some of mydetails are toogeneral.• My topic mightbe a little toobig to handle.• Now and then itgrabs yourattention.• Not all of mysources areacknowledged.(Expository)1(Beginning)I’m just figuringout what I wantto say.• I just don‘t knowenough aboutthis topic yet.• It‘s hard topicture anything.• I‘m still thinkingon paper- lookingfor an idea.• Details aremissing orrepeated.• Sources are notacknowledged.(Expository)Organization Voice Word Choice5(Strong)Clear &compellingdirection makesreading a breeze.• My beginninggets youhooked.• Every detail is inthe right place.• You won‘t feellost.• My paper endsat just the rightspot-- & itleaves youthinking.3(Developing)You can follow itpretty well.• I have anintroduction,body, andconclusion.• Most details fitwhere I putthem.• The paper hasan ending, butit needs somework.1(Beginning)Where are weheaded?• You could getdizzy trying tofollow this.• Beginning?Oops…• My ideas seemscrambled,jumbled,confusing—even to me.• It doesn‘t have areal ending.5(Strong)I’ve put mypersonal stampon this paper!• My paper shineswithpersonality.• The writing islively andengaging.• I speak right tomy readers.• The writing ringswithconfidence.• The language isappropriate tothe topic,purpose, andaudience.(Formallanguage:Expository)3(Developing)What I trulythink/feel showsup sometimes.• You might notlaugh, cry, orpound the table.• Right on theedge of findingits own voice.• My personalitypokes throughhere & there.• Pleasant &friendlycautiousthough!• Formal languageis occasionallyused.(Expository)1(Beginning)I am not verycomfortableletting the realme show.• It could be hardto tell who wrotethis.• I kept myfeelings incheck.• Safe & carefulthat‘smy paper.• Audience? Whataudience?• Lacking formallanguage.(Expository)5(Strong)I picked just theright words toexpress myideas/feelings.• Every wordseems exactlyright.• Colorful, fresh, &snappy-yetnothing‘soverdone.• Vivid, energeticverbs enliveneveryparagraph.• Figurativelanguage iseffective.• Vocabulary isaccurate &precise. (Slang,if present, isused sparingly-Expository)3(Developing)It might nottweak yourimagination, buthey- it gets themessage across.• It‘s functional,but it‘s not astretch for me.• O.K., so there‘sa cliché hereand there.• You‘ll find someoriginality too!• I might have overutilized mythesaurus.1(Beginning)My reader islikely to ask,“Huh?”• I‘m a victim ofvague wordingand fuzzyphrasing.• It‘s hard topicture what I‘mtalking about.• Maybe I misuseda word or two.• Some redundantphrases mightbe redundant.SentenceFluency5(Strong)My sentences areclear, varied, anda treat to readaloud!• Go ahead- readit aloud. Norehearsalnecessary!• Sentence varietyis my middlename.• Polished rhythmand flow.3(Developing)My sentences areclear andreadable.• Pretty smooth &natural- withjust a bump ortwo.• Some sentencescould merge;some need tobe cut in two.• Yeah, I got into arut with thosesentencebeginnings.1(Beginning)I have to admit,it’s a challengeto read aloud.• You might haveto stop or rereadto makesense of this.• It‘s hard to tellwhere onesentence stopsand the nextbegins.• Choppy,rambling, orincomplete.Conventions5(Strong)I made so fewerrors, it wouldbe a snap gettingthis ready topublish!• Caps are in theright places.• Greatpunctuationgrammar,too.• Spelling toknock yoursocks off.• Paragraphs areindented- yougotta love it.3(Developing)Some mistakesshow up when Iread carefully.• Spelling‘s correcton simplewords.• Caps andperiods aremostly there.• Grammar‘s O.K.,though notaward-winning.• Yeah, you mightstumble over myinnovativepunctuation.• Reads like a firstdraft.1(Beginning)Read it once todecode, thenagain formeaning.• Mistakes makethe goingrough.• I‘ve forgottensome capsothersaren‘tneeded.• Look out forspellingmistakes.• Want the truth? Ididn‘t spendmuch timeediting.19

The Elements of TextTypes Structures FeaturesNarrative/Fictional:Text which hascharacters, setting,problem andsolution.Expository/Informational:Text which seeks toexplain or inform.Technical:Text which is readin order to completea specific technicaltask: readers needto apply theinformation theyread from sourcessuch as bus or trainschedule, directionsfor games, repairs,maps, recipes, etc.Persuasive:Fiction orinformation textintended toconvincethe reader to adopta particular opinionor to perform acertain action.The variouspatterns of ideasthat are embeddedin the organizationof the text.Common patterns: Cause and Effect Compare/contrast Sequence Problem-Solution Description Beginning-Middle-EndText features aredesigned to assistthe reader‘sunderstanding ofthe text. They alsohelp to enhancecomprehension.GraphicMapsGraphsChartsDrawingsorpicturesFeaturesFunctionalTable ofContentsGlossaryIndexHeadingsSub-Headings20

The 4 Types of TextNarrative/FictionExpository/InformationalTells a storyArticle to InformCharactersProblemSettingResolutionTopicMain IdeaSupportingDetailsPersuasiveTechnicalTo ConvinceTo Tell HowAdsGraphicFeaturesDirectionsorProceduresElectionsEditorialsMapssCharts andGraphs21DiagramsSchedules

Works Cited Sample EntriesNote: These are examples of entries for the various kinds of sources you may use. Theentries should not be separated according to categories but should all be combinedtogether and arranged alphabetically. Double space and use a hanging indent (describedafter Works Cited information below).Please notice the location of punctuation. Theperiod goes AFTER the citation.Single Author:Baines, John. Protecting the Oceans. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn Library, 1991.In-Text: (Baines 23-25).Two Authors:Cohen, Barbara and Bahija Lovejoy. Seven Daughters and Seven Sons. New York: Atheneum,1983.In-Text: (Cohen and Lovejoy 48).Three or More Authors:Waid, Mark, et al. Superman: Birthright. New York: DC Comics, 2004.In-Text: (Waid et al. 22-28).Book with Editor:Aretha, David, ed. The Holocaust Chronicles. Lincolnwood, IL: Publications International Ltd., 2003.In-Text: (Aretha 115-126).Encyclopedia Article:―Pioneer Life in America.‖ The World Book Encyclopedia. 2004 ed.In-Text: (―Pioneer‖).Magazine Article:Ward, Andrew. ―Scotland.‖ National Geographic. Sept. 1996: 2-27.In-Text: (Ward 11).Movie:Titanic. Dir. James Cameron. 20 th Century Fox, 1997.In-Text: (Titanic).22

This is how your works cited page would look using the samples on the previous page:Works CitedAretha, David, ed. The Holocaust Chronicles. Lincolnwood, IL: Publications International Ltd., 2003.Ayer, Eleanor H. Holocaust: A Firestorm Unleashed. Woodbridge, CT: Blackbirch Press, Inc., 1998.Baines, John. Protecting the Oceans. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn Library, 1991.Cohen, Barbara and Bahija Lovejoy. Seven Daughters and Seven Sons. New York: Atheneum,1983.Esterer, Arnulf K and Louise A. Esterer.Saying it Without Words: Signs and Symbols. New York:Simon and Schuster, 1980.―Pioneer Life in America.‖ The World Book Encyclopedia. 2004 ed.Titanic. Dir. James Cameron. 20 th Century Fox, 1997.Waid, Mark, et al. Superman: Birthright. New York: DC Comics, 2004.Ward, Andrew. ―Scotland.‖ National Geographic. Sept. 1996: 2-27.How to Cite Internet SourcesFirst off, a couple of basic rules.1. If there is an author—ALWAYS cite the author‘s name first. This rule applies to internet sources,magazine articles, books, etc. They did the work; they get the credit.2. Unless your teacher tells you otherwise, no information from Wikipedia is allowed.Citing a source WITHOUT an author:Title of Article—in quote marksName of SiteDate article was written(usually located at endof article, if at all)―Auschwitz.‖ United States Memorial Holocaust Museum. May 1997. (1 May 2007).In-Text: (―Auschwitz‖ 3) If your information appears on the third printed page—or(―Auschwitz‖) If you have not printed out the articleNOTE: The citation is in quote marks because the title of the article (―Auschwitz‖) appears in quotemarks. Auschwitz is not a person‘s last name.Citing a source WITH an author:Author—Last, FirstCOMPLETE web addressTitle of ArticleMasters, Kim. ―Will Spiderman 3 Underachieve?‖ Slate Magazine. 26 April 2007.COMPLETE web addressDate you found the article (7 May 2007).Name of SiteDate you found the articleIn-Text: (Masters 2) If your information appears on the second printed page—or(Masters) If you have not printed out the articleNOTE: The citation is NOT in quote marks because it is a person‘s last name.Date article was written(usually located at endof article, if at all)23

Essential Question:Name _________________________________Class _________________________________Period ________________________________Date __________________________________How do I set up the paper?Fold or draw a line one-third of the way from the left side of thepaper.What goes in the heading?My name, the class I am taking notes for, and the date.What‘s the title and where do Iwrite it?Title your notes the same as the reading, the main ideas of thelecture, the topic of the notes the teacher presents, or the topicof the class or group discussion. Write it at the top center of thepaper under the heading.What do I write on the right sideof the paper?Write the main ideas and important details, definitions, formulas,processes, diagrams, or other information the teacher or readinggives to you.What do I write on the left side ofthe paper?Write a question that is answered by the information on the rightside or write a summary statement such as a word or phrasethat is connected to the information on the right side of thepaper.Summary:Write a short summary here of the information in the notes you took above. This will help you put theinformation in your own words which will help you remember the information or to help you discoverwhat you don‘t really understand. You should then ask questions about what you don‘t understandeither in class or in a tutorial in AVID class.24