Waukesha South High School - Waukesha School District

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL . . .Dear Student:Welcome to Waukesha South High School! The beginning of a new school year brings opportunities for everyone to think aboutpersonal goals, academic expectations, and growth as an individual. We sincerely hope that your year brings about tremendousreward during this period of opportunity. Think deeply about your effort in school, set high expectations for your performance,commit to excellence, and remember that your future dreams are linked directly to your performance in high school.As the year progresses, you will meet obstacles and challenges. Consider the following during those challenges:• Organize, Organize, Organize – Or plan, plan, plan. The experience of high school is one filled with heavy work load,involvement in co- or extra-curricular activities, or maybe even a job, having a plan to fulfill your goal of success in high schoolis critical. It was once said that having a goal without a plan is just a wish. Make it a daily habit to use this student planner totrack and monitor your goal of success in high school. We hope that by providing this planner you can devise a quality plan.• Waukesha South High School is a diverse community – Students in our school represent many cultures, races, ethnicities,etc. In addition, students choose to express themselves in other ways including clothing, musical preference, membership inclubs, participation in sports, or the peer group they associate with. A cornerstone of this school has been tolerance. Rid thisschool of ridicule and rejection that flies in the face of tolerance. I challenge you to embrace the diversity that makes thisschool such a welcoming place for all students. Walking the halls of Waukesha South makes you a part of an incredibleschool community. Treating all with dignity and respect will help bring us together, making this school a safe and productiveenvironment for all students.• Get Involved! – Ennius once said an idle mind knows not what it wants. Join a club or a sport! Become a tutor! Show yourenthusiasm and support for your classmates at an event. The level of school spirit is not determined by what the school givesto you but by what you give back to the school community. Give unconditionally and you will receive in the same manner.In closing, I would like to wish you the very best for a successful school year. The four years of high school are generally describedas the best years of your life. Make the most of them by giving your best effort in everything you do.Sincerely,Mr. Mark HansenPrincipalLearning * Growing * SucceedingEvery Person, Every Day
TABLE OF CONTENTSADMINISTRATION………………………………………..…...3ATTENDANCE RELATED INFORMATION…………..….…7Excused Absence……………………………………...…….7Habitual Truancy………………………………….....….……7Late Arrival at School …………………………..…..….……7Truancy……………………………………………….…….…7Tardiness……………………………………………….…....7ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES INFORMATION……………..…18BELL SCHEDULES………………………………..…………19Daily Schedule……………….………………….…………19Early Release Schedule……………….………….………19Final Exam Schedule…………………….………….….…19CALENDAR Quick Glance ……………………………..……2COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND TESTING SCHEDULE….13COUNSELORS……………………………………………..…13DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES……………………………11GENERAL INFORMATION……………………………….…8Accidents and Injuries……………………………….…..…8Adult Students………………………………………………8Closed Campus……………………………………..………8Fees……………………………………………….……...….8Health Room…………………………………………….…..8Lost and Found……………………………………………..8Lockers………………………………………………………8Phone Messages…..………………………………….……8Public Displays of Affection……………………………..…8Radios, CD/Tape Players, Pagers, and Cell Phones…...8Visitors…………………………………………………….…9GUIDANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES………14After School Tutoring……………………………….…….14Alternative Programs……………………………….…...…14Counselor Watch………………………………….….….…14Field Trips/Make Up Work…………………………………14Friday Flyers…………………………………….….....……14Graduation Requirements……………………………….…14Library…..……………………………………………………15Parent Connect Info…………………………………..……15Peer Tutoring…………………………………………..……15Pyramid of Intervention………….…………………………16Schedule Changes……………………………….…………16Six Trait Writing………………………………………...…..17Student ID Cards………………………………….…….….16Study Halls…………………………………………….….…16Work Permits………………………………………………..17Writing Center……………………………………………....17PRIVILEGE SYSTEM………………………………..…….…11Exemptions…………………………………………….……11Honors Study…………………………………….….………11Parking and Driving Privileges…………………………….12Sign In Privilege………………………………………….…12SCHOOL SONG…………………………..……………………3STUDENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES……………4Academic Honesty…………………………………………...4Acceptable Use of Technology……………………….……4Communicable Diseases ………………………..…….……4Dances and Guest Policy……………………………………4Dress and Grooming……………….………………….….…5Medication…………………………………………….………5Open Lunch…………………………………………….….…5Pupil Removal from Class……………………………..……5STUDENT EXPECTATIONS & CONSEQUENCES …….....9STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES………..…5Due Process and Disciplinary Actions……………..………5Freedom of Speech…………………………………….……6Freedom from Harassment…………………………………6Pupil Non-Discrimination Policy…………………….…...…6Reasonable Search and Seizure……………………..……6
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