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

Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductConduct InformationAlcohol/DrugsPossession, use, and delivery of any alcohol or drugs are strictly prohibited, no matter how small thequantity. Some students believe that if their blood alcohol level is not over the criminal level, that schoolsanctions do not apply. This is not correct. Class C tickets for minors in possession of alcohol and/ordrugs on school property may be issued by the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. School discipline willbe applied if any amount of drugs or alcohol is used or possessed at school, at a school-related event, orprior to coming to school or school-related event.BullyingBullying is when a student or group of students engages in written or oral verbal expression, expressionthrough electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored orschool-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the district and a school district’s board of trustees orthe board’s designee determines that the behavior:‣ Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’sproperty, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of damageto the student’s property; or‣ Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates anintimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.This conduct is considered bullying if it:‣ Exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator who is engaging in bullyingand the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and‣ Interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.Consult with district administrators if your child has been determined by the district to have engaged inbullying and the district decides to transfer your child to another campus. Transportation is notprovided in this circumstance.Child Sexual AbuseThe district has established a plan for addressing child sexual abuse. As a parent, it is important for youto be aware of warning signs that could indicate a child may have been or is being sexually abused.Sexual abuse in the Texas Family Code is defined as any sexual conduct harmful to a child’s mental,emotional, or physical welfare as well as failure to make a reasonable effort to prevent sexual conductwith a child. Anyone who suspects that a child has been or may be abused or neglected has a legalresponsibility, under state law, for reporting the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or toChild Protective Services (CPS). To report child abuse contact the Texas Department of Family andProtective Services at 1-800-252-5400.Class DisruptionsAny behavior which violates school rules, classroom rules, rules of conduct for school activities, or ateacher’s rules may result in a Class C citation.Closed CampusStudents are prohibited from leaving campus during lunch or any other part of the school day.Page 80 of 84