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

Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductClass InterruptionsClass time for students will not be interrupted by activities unrelated to the instructional program, suchas birthday parties. Flowers and other deliveries of a personal nature will not be delivered to studentsuntil the end of the school day. Students wishing to hand out party invitations at school must include aninvitation for all students in their classroom.Computer/Internet Acceptable UseStudents will be permitted to use District computers and to appropriately access the Internet only if thestudent and the parent sign and submit the application forms for Internet access. The Acceptable Use ofWaller ISD Electronic Communications Systems form and the Student Computer Use Contract form arelocated in this handbook. All student computer use shall be in accordance with Board Policy CQ(LOCAL)and teacher directives. Inappropriate use of District computers and/or the Internet will result in denialor restriction of the privilege to use the District’s computers and disciplinary consequences. Studentswill not be allowed in the library or the computer labs unless they have the Acceptable Use of Waller ISDElectronic Communications Systems form and the Student Computer Use Contract form signed.Distribution of LiteratureLiterature concerning the school or school activities, as well as school publications, must be submittedto the principal or his designee for prior review before being distributed. Distribution may be restrictedin accordance with provisions in the District’s management guidelines.Any literature to be distributed on the campus must have the approval of the principal or designee.Material to be posted must be approved and initialed by the principal or designee. Literature relating tonon-profit, non-school, student-oriented activities is not permitted unless approved by the AssistantSuperintendent for Administration at the District Administration Office. This regulation applies to schoolgrounds and buses. Approved posters may be taped on brick or concrete block walls but not onsheetrock walls.Fees & Fee WaiversThe District is authorized to charge fees or require deposits for some materials and activities. Uponreceipt by the District of reliable proof that a student and their parent or guardian are unable to pay afee or deposit required by the schools or to pay for a lost or damaged textbook, such fee or deposit orpayment may be waived. Such student and their parent or guardian must present evidence of theirinability to pay to the appropriate principal who shall determine eligibility for a fee waiver or for aninstallment payment plan for a lost or damaged textbook.Food & DrinksFood and drinks may be consumed only in the cafeteria. No food deliveries from outside except byparent/guardian. The following guidelines apply to drink containers:‣ Only unopened drink containers may be brought into the building. The use of clear waterbottles and/or coffee containers is allowed.‣ Any drink to be consumed during lunch must be kept in the student’s locker until lunch.‣ Drink containers may only be opened and consumed in the cafeteria before school, after schooland during lunch.‣ Any drink container not in compliance with these guidelines will be confiscated.‣ Due to disruption in the controlled environment, no food or drink may be delivered to ISS orLunch Detention.Page 40 of 84