Student/Parent Handbook & Code of Conduct - Waller ISD - Website

Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of Conduct‣ Seek changes in school rules and district policies in an orderly and responsible mannerthrough the appropriate channels.‣ Give school information to parents.‣ Visit another school only when it is appropriate to be there.‣ Acknowledge that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcoholor tobacco is wrong and harmful.‣ Cooperate with staff investigation of disciplinary cases and volunteer informationrelating to a serious offense.For Teachers‣ Comply with District and school policies, rules, management guidelines and directives.‣ Perform teaching duties with appropriate preparation, assignments and resourcematerials.‣ Maintain an orderly classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.‣ Establish rapport and an effective working relationship with parents, students, andother staff members.‣ Encourage students to strive toward self-discipline.‣ Encourage good work habits that will lead to the accomplishments of personal goals.‣ Serve as appropriate role models for students, in accordance with the standards of theteaching profession.‣ Use appropriate discipline management techniques developed in the District’s DisciplineManagement Plan.‣ Ensure good student discipline by being in regular attendance and on time.For Administrators‣ Establish the learning climate for the school.‣ Provide instructional leadership.‣ Assume responsibility for discipline and for evaluation of the Discipline ManagementPlan.‣ Respond to discipline problems referred to them by teachers or other staff members.‣ Encourage parent communication with the school, including participation in requiredparent-teacher conferences.‣ Provide appropriate assistance to students in learning self-discipline.‣ Serve as appropriate role models for the students in accordance with the standards ofthe profession.Page 24 of 84