Waukesha West High School Student Handbook

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• Defiance of authority• Disorderly or disruptive conduct• Failure to cooperate with faculty, staff, or administrators• Fighting• Foul or abusive language or gestures• Gambling• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating others• Loitering• Misuse or destruction of any school equipment or facilities• Possession of weapons or dangerous articles as defined by local police,state law or other School Board policies• Possession or use of tobacco in any form• Repeated tardiness• Theft, robbery, or extortion• Use, possession, sale, distribution, or being under the influence ofalcohol or any other illegal controlled substance• Vandalism• Other acts deemed disruptive to school activities, the educationalprocess, or the routine operation of the schoolThe objective of disciplinary action is to eliminate behaviors and situations thatinterfere with the educational process while promoting student growth andacceptance of responsibility. The exact nature of disciplinary action depends onthe circumstances of each individual case. Consequences for violations listedabove may include, but are not limited to, the following:• Teacher or staff conference with the student• Teacher-parent contact by phone or letter• Detention• Referral to a counselor, social worker, or Student Assistance Program• Administrator-parent contact by phone or letter• Restricted privileges including suspension from co-curricular or athletic events• Parental conferences at school with a teacher and/or a counselorand/or assistant principal• Suspension out of school• Police involvement• Recommendation for expulsion by the School DistrictIf a student engages in inappropriate behavior not specifically cited in thisdocument, the behavior shall be dealt with in a manner that reflects the spirit ofthis policy.Students who refer themselves to the proper school authorities for alcohol andother drug infractions prior to disciplinary actions shall be given specialconsideration if a prescribed educational/ treatment program is sought andcompleted.31
DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCESTe a c he r Assigne d Detent ionsTardiness, truancy, or misconduct may result in a teacher detention to be servedby the student. In the case of each detention, the student is to receive an advancenotice of a minimum of 24 hours. A teacher assigned classroom detention willbe held in the teacherʼs room before or after school. During this time period,teachers and students are encouraged to discuss the reasons for the detentionand how such difficulties could be avoided in the future. Teachers may assigntasks (such as cleaning the blackboard) or have the student do homework duringthis time. If the student fails to serve the teacher detention, the student will receivea detention assigned by the studentsʼ Assistant Principal.Aft e r Sc hool a nd Sa t urday DetentionsAfter school detentions are on Wednesdays from 2:50 – 3:50 pm and Saturdaydetentions are from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Students are to bring study material. Rulesfor detentions include• Report promptly for seating assignments with work material• No food or drink• No walkman radios or other entertainment devices• No sleeping• No talking or note passingFailure to serve detentions will result in meeting with the Assistant Principal thefollowing school day. An appropriate consequence will then be given (i.e., citationfor truancy or possible suspension).Out-of -Sc hool SuspensionsAn out-of-school suspension is a designated time when students may not beon any school district property or attend any school functions during theterm of the suspension. Should a student be found on school property orattending a school-sponsored activity during the time of the suspension, thestudent will be cited for trespassing. A reinstatement conference may be requiredfor the parent, student, and school staff members to discuss ways to preventfuture problems.Ma k e -Up WorkStudents who have missed school because of an absence are responsible forfinding out what they have missed and completing the work in a timely manner.• Students may be expected to stay after school for make-up, given a dayof advance notice or be given additional assignments to make up for classdiscussions and classroom activities missed during absences.• For extended absence (more than 3 days), please notify and allow theGuidance Department 48 hours to gather school work at 970-3931.• Teachers are not required to provide work for truant periods.32
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Page 5 and 6: WEST STAFF DIRECTORYTEACHER DEPARTM
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