Sumter District Schools

?Wildwood Middle High SchoolHome of the Wildcats2020-2021 Student HandbookSumter County School DistrictComprehensive High SchoolAccredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsGENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATIONWildwood Middle High School700 Huey StreetWildwood, Florida 34785Phone: 352-748-1314Fax: 352-748-7668VISION/MISSION/BELIEF STATEMENTWildwood Middle High School will provide a positive educational environment that promotes maximum learning opportunities through academic training and life experiences cultivated by the efforts of students, parents, faculty, and business partners.OFFICE HOURS 8:00am-4:20pmStudent Class Hours: 9:00am-3:34pmFirst bell rings at 8:57amClass begins for all students 9:00amDismissal at 3:50pmEarly Dismissal time is at 1:34pm*Note: Students should be picked up by 4:00pm Supervision is not provided prior to 8:30am or after 4:20pmADMINSTRATIVE STAFFJerry Graybeal – PrincipalAllan Hisey – Assistant PrincipalLaticia Crosby – Assistant PrincipalAlison Patrick – Administrative InternGUIDANCE STAFFKathy Morrot – Data EntryEllen Faulkner – Middle School CounselorClarissa Saslovsky – High School CounselorMontrell Hawkins – Guidance ClerkSUPPORT STAFFDee Ragar – Curriculum Summer Holtzhower – MTSSDeputy James Fowler – School Resource OfficerOFFICE STAFF Denise Fravel - SecretaryJanet Reed - Front Office ClerkTami Ferrell - Student Services ClerkDeborah Clermont - CNA Clinic AideMEDIA CENTER SPECIALISTTanner WoodATHLETIC DIRECTORRyan Harrison (High School)Marcus Hawkins (Middle School)CAFETERIA MANAGERCarol GrahamTABLE OF CONTENTSContentPageSTUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY10ATTENDANCE11DOCUMENTATION FOR ABSENCESMAKE-UP WORKSCHOOL ACTIVITIES ABSENCESTUDENT CHECKOUT PROCEDURETARDIES AND EARLY CHECKOUTSTARDY TO CLASS PLOICYTARDY TO SCHOOL POLICYWITHDRAWAL1112121212121213BULLYING/HARASSMENT13CAFETERIA13DISCIPLINE13IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS)1415DUAL ENROLLEMENT15ELECTRONIC DEVICES15PHONE USAGE15EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES16ATHLETIC ELEGIBILITYINSURANCEOTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESSTUDENT SUPPORT16161616FALSE ALARMS16FortifyFL16GRADING SYSTEMMISSING ASSIGNMENTS1717GUIDELINES FOR DRESS AND APPEARANCE17GYMNASIUM, WEIGHT ROOM, ATHLETIC FIELDS19HALL PASSES19HAZING20MEDIA CENTER20MEDICINE24MONEY OWED24PLANNERSTEXTBOOKS2424PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE24PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)24SCHOOL EXPENDITURES24STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING REGULATION25STUDENT TRANSFER PROCESS26TRESPASS-FLORIDA STATE STATUTE26VISITORS26ALMA MATER27STUDENT AGREEMENT28The purpose of this handbook is to inform you of policies that affect you as a student. Adhere to the policies written. If any questions arise, seek input from the faculty and staff on campus. WILDWOOD MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL2020-2021 POLICIES AND PROCEDURESIt is the policy of the School Board of Sumter County that no child shall be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Policies in this handbook will either highlight the county policies or deal specifically with Wildwood Middle High School. It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize himself/herself with each of the policies in the Student Code of Conduct as well as the policies and procedures contained in this handbook.STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY POLICYSchool accountability, test scores, school violence, disrespect to staff, and school grades are in the news every day. We believe that students, teachers, parents, and administrators should all share the responsibility for school accountability. For the 2018- 2019 school year, Wildwood Middle High School has earned a school grade equivalent to a C. We are all involved in improving this grade to reflect an accurate picture of our learning. For this reason, Wildwood Middle High School has implemented the Student Accountability Policy.This program is very simple. Students must do their work and follow the rules if they want to attend Wildwood Middle High School. If students fail to do this, teachers should follow this process:Have a student conference documented on Behavior Intervention Form; let the student know a problem exists, discuss the expectation to correct the problem, and provide consequences if the behavior is not corrected. Make parent contact.Contact the parent (telephone or in person). We encourage parents to actively assist in supporting to correct the unacceptable behavior. Document the incident on Behavior Intervention Form.Refer the student to Student Services with a long conduct form (Behavior Intervention Form attached). Contact parent.Note: Disruptions in the classroom that prevent the teacher from teaching and other students from learning will be documented on a long form and the student will be referred to Student Services for appropriate discipline action."Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out." --Robert CollierATTENDANCEAttendance is an important factor in a student’s success. Absenteeism is the single most common reason for student failure. Good attendance is necessary to be successful at school. Parents may withdraw students at age of 16 if they come to school and complete a DECLARATION OF INTENT TO TERMINATE SCHOOL FORM. After withdrawing, if students want to return to school, they must successfully complete one semester of Adult Education before returning to high school. Criteria for determining excused absences shall be as provided in Florida Statutes that include absence for religious instruction or a religious holiday, absence due to sickness, injury, or other insurmountable condition, and absence due to participation in an academic class or program. Additionally, absences for which prior approval the school principal has given will be excused although those excused absences will be included in the ten absences will be included in the ten absences and beyond which a physician’s statement is required. Parents may write a note to excuse a student’s absence up to 9 times. On the 10th absence and thereafter in a semester, a doctor’s note will be required to excuse the absence. Students have 3 days upon their return to school to turn in their letters and/or doctor’s notes to excuse their absence.When a student has 5 unexcused absences, the school will initiate a Child Study Team meeting with the parent and student. The school coordinates with Youth and Family Alternatives on truancy issues. The school may utilize the School Resource Officer to serve Child Study Team meeting notices and/or home visits. On the 7th unexcused absence, the school will meet with the parent and student to develop an attendance contract. When a student has 10 unexcused absences, the student placement will be reviewed and the student may be recommended for alternative placement. Upon the 15th unexcused absence in a 90 calendar day period, the student’s name will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the student driver’s license will be suspended.DOCUMENTATION FOR ABSENCESEach time students are absent from class (with the exception of school sponsored trips) they must bring in approved documentation verifying that the absence qualified for excused status (parent’s note, doctor’s statement, etc.). Students will take this documentation to the front office and submit to the front office clerk. Failure to submit documentation within 3 calendar school days will result in an automatic unexcused absence(s).The following information on a note is necessary for the absence to be excused. Sample note: 9398032385Date note was writtenPlease excuse (Student Name and Grade Level) from school on (dates) due to (provide reason). Parent Signature and Phone number020000Date note was writtenPlease excuse (Student Name and Grade Level) from school on (dates) due to (provide reason). Parent Signature and Phone number*Note: Office staff will randomly call parents to verify the validity of the note.Excused absences-Absences for religious instruction, a religious holiday, sickness, injury, participation in a school program, or insurmountable condition will be determined as excused. Additionally, absences for which the school principal has given prior approval will be excused. Students must complete a student/vacation leave form and have it signed by their parents and the principal prior to the absence and students must present the note to the teachers. *Note: Vacation Leave forms may be obtained in the school office). These absences will count towards the 10 absences rule (see below). Missed work can be made up for all excused absences and field trips. One day for each day absent will be given to complete required work. Students cannot make up work for more than 59% credit if the absence is unexcused.MAKE-UP WORKIf a student receives an excused absence, he/she may make up work missed during the absence. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work. A student will have (1) day to make-up work for each day missed. Any work not made up during this specified period will automatically receive a failing grade. A student with an unexcused absence, inclusive of an out-of-school suspension, will be allowed a maximum of 59% credit for makeup work.SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ABSENCESStudents will be counted as being in school if they are attending an academic instructional activity, or school sponsored activity, away from the school site. All class work and homework can be made up for any courses missed. A student will have (1) day to make-up work for each day missed. It will be the student’s responsibility to inform the teachers of this type of absence prior to the absence and to retrieve make-up work from the teacher. STUDENT CHECKOUT PROCEDUREStudents must always sign out through the front office when leaving school. To sign out, a student must have the following:Student must be picked up by a parent or guardian listed on the student’s emergency data form.The student must be present for 30 minutes of a class to be considered present.Anyone checking out a student must present a picture ID and be on the student’s Emergency Contact Form.Parents are expected to check out their child between classes.Once a student arrives on campus (by bus, car or walking), he/she is not allowed to leave campus without signing out through the main office. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. If a student needs to go out to his/her vehicle, he/she must get permission from an Administrator or the School Resource officer (SRO).TARDIES AND EARLY CHECKOUTS:Parent may write a note to excuse up to 3 tardies, early checkouts, or any combination of the two per semester. Any tardies and/or checkouts beyond that will require a doctor’s note to be excused. All other tardies and checkouts will be considered unexcused. Students with unexcused tardies and checkouts will receive a grade no higher than a 59% for the classes missed. Consequences:Upon the 5th Tardy or Early Checkout – Meet with administrator.Upon the 7th Tardy or Early Checkout – Long Form.TARDY TO CLASS POLICYStudent Services will document students who are late to class. In addition, the student services clerk will contact the parent. Students will receive a short form. 1st TardyDocumentation on Skyward 2nd TardyDocumentation on Skyward3rd TardyDocumentation on Skyward and Parent Contact. 4th TardyLong form5th TardyLong form **Excessive Tardies will follow the Code of Student Conduct for Level II InfractionsTARDY TO SCHOOL POLICYStudents arriving after the tardy bell at 9:00 am will report to the main office to sign in.The student will receive an excused pass to class if the tardy meets one of the following reasons:Doctor’s appointment and has a doctor’s noteCourt and has court documentationParent presents a valid reason for the tardy with an administrator via phone or a note stating why the student was tardyIf the tardy is unexcused, an unexcused tardy pass will be issued. The student will report to his/her scheduled class. Front office personnel will document the unexcused tardy as one of three acceptable tardies for the marking period (Tardies will start over each 9 week marking period).Upon the 5th unexcused tardy, the student will meet with administration. Upon the 7th unexcused tardy, the student will be issued In-School Suspension.**Excessive Tardies will follow the Code of Student Conduct for Level II InfractionsEating breakfast, being in line to get food, getting books out of a locker, being in the bathroom, etc. are not excuses for being late to class.Note: If a student signs in between classes (class change, break, lunch…), then the student can proceed to next class.*Failure to sign in through the office when arriving to school late will result in a long form.WITHDRAWALParents and the student will need to meet with the guidance counselor and complete an INTENT form prior to withdrawing the student. Students 16 years of age and older who miss 11 consecutive days of school without notifying the school will be withdrawn for non-attendance.BULLYING/HARASSMENTOur Code of Student Conduct states that bullying, harassment and/or hazing will not be tolerated. All incidents of possible threats, signs or discussions of weapons, signs of gang activity, inappropriate use of technology, or the conditions that might invite or encourage violence MUST be reported to an adult. This may also include, but not be limited to, teasing, name-calling, intimidation or spreading of rumors. Informational link on the district website is informational hotline to report bullying is or 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). Students can anonymously use this resource or use the VOICE BOX located near the guidance clerk office. It is also highly encouraged they notify a school administrator or SRO. CAFETERIAStudents will not be allowed to charge any items to other individuals.Each student must and use their lunch number. Students are expected to clean up after themselves after eating lunch. In order to promote healthy habits and lifestyles we encourage you to bring a healthy snack to school events or celebrations. A smart snack calculator may be found at the following website: to SchoolNo deliveries from a business will be allowed for students. If food is delivered to a student, it must be brought to the front office from family before the student designated lunchtime. If food is delivered after the student’s lunchtime then it will be held in the front office until their break. Students are not allowed to receive food through the front doors or eat in the classrooms. If these guidelines are not followed, then a student can lose the privilege to have food delivered.DISCIPLINEIt is crucial that all students follow the expectations of the school. Students who do not comply with school rules will participate in the discipline program that is described in detail below. This program is not designed for students who normally complete their work and follow the rules. It is designed to give teachers disciplinary options for students who are habitually disregarding classroom learning expectations, inclusive of not completing assignments and not following the rules. 3236070402330When a student acquires three (3) Level I long forms in a calendar semester, or five (5) Level I long forms during the school year, a parent conference with an administrator will be scheduled. After this meeting, all subsequent long forms will be classified as Level II infractions. When a student accumulates three (3) Level II infractions in a semester or five (5) Level II infractions during the school year, subsequent long forms will be classified as Level III. When a student accumulates three (3) Level III infractions in a semester or five (5) Level III infractions during the school year, the student will be suspended out of school and recommended for alternative placement. We ask that students comply with faculty and staff requests and directions. Failure to do so will be viewed as gross insubordination and result in an OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS). Our goal is for teachers to continue to motivate students, practice good classroom management skills, and use this program as a last resort. This program will give teachers an important tool in maintaining control of their classrooms and maintain a safe environment where students enjoy attending school and enhance their learning. The school may utilize the School Resource Officer to serve Child Study Team meeting notices and/or home visits. The disciplinary actions will include: in-school suspension (ISS), and out of school-suspension (OSS). Details are provided to describe each disciplinary on the following pages. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM (ISS)The purpose of the in-school suspension program at Wildwood Middle High School are to improve discipline and reduce the number of out of school suspensions.Teachers will refer students to this program using a long form. A teacher/staff member will be in charge of this program. The program will be an isolation-type situation where students will not have contact with fellow students during the school day. The following are guidelines of the in-school suspension program:The student will be assigned only by the principal or his designee.The student will eat lunch between the regularly scheduled lunch periods.The student will go to the restroom during designated restroom breaks.ISS RulesReport to ISS on time. Do not be late, if so, another day will be assigned.323607044890The rules of the ISS classroom will be presented upon arrival.Have all class materials with you when you report (paper, pencil or pen, books, assignment sheet, etc.) Failure to have any one of these items will result in additional time. Remove all class materials when you leave and push in your chair.Assignments will be sent to the student and the teacher/staff member’s school-issued email address. Students will not be allowed to leave the ISS room to get assignments. If you check in late or check out early during the day for any reason, that day does not count and another day will be assigned.Sit in assigned seat only.These behaviors are prohibited in the ISS room:Talking at any time. You are not allowed to talk to yourself. Note: Permission must be granted to speak with ISS staff.No food or drink in the ISS room. This also includes chewing gum, candy, etc. Disobeying a request: if you are told to do something and you refuse to complete the task, another day will be assigned.Moving in your seat, putting head down, sleeping, looking around, leaning back in chair and stretchingNot staying on task of completing your assignmentsNote writing, letter writing, drawing, or doodlingWriting on desks or books (vandalism)Reading or perusing magazines or books not assigned by a teacherThrowing objectsViewing videos or playing games unrelated to assigned work on school-issued laptop.If you need something, raise your hand. Please do not leave your seat without permission.The arm and hand will not be used to hold the head up.It is the student’s responsibility to get more work from their teacher if assigned work has been completed. This can be done either before or after school, or by emailing teacher(s). If a student does not get additional work, a reading assignment will be given.Assignments must have your name, teacher’s name and class period on each assignment that is turned in.THERE IS NO FREE TIME!!! If additional time is added, it will be served on consecutive days.NOTE: If a student is a disruption while assigned to ISS, he/she will receive additional days in ISS. The accumulation of (5) ISS rule violations will result in an out of school suspension.Attention: The amount of time you spend in ISS will depend on YOU!!! The above rules will be strictly enforced and additional ISS time will be added at teacher’s discretion. Rules infractions will add ISS time. Follow the rules in the classroom to avoid attending ISS. If you are assigned to ISS, you will be released according to your assigned time!!!OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) GUIDELINESA student who receives an out of school suspension (OSS) will not be allowed to enter any Sumter County School campus during his/her suspension. This includes picking up students, attending sporting events, dances and after school activities. Any student who is suspended from school and enters any Sumter County School campus may be arrested for trespassing, according the Florida State Statue 810.097. An out of school suspension counts as an unexcused absence and students can only receive 59% maximum for any completed make-up work.DUAL ENROLLMENTStudents arriving on campus from dual enrollment (LSCC, VoTech, etc.) classes must sign in through the office and then report directly to the Media Center. Students will remain in the Media Center until the bell rings to report to their next period class.ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices include cell phones, I-pods, laptops, game systems, cameras…Cell Phones and other electronic devices are NOT permitted to be used in any manner and MUST be stored out of sight during school hours (9:00 A.M.-3:50 P.M.). The only exceptions are during the students assigned lunch period, pass time, and break. If your phone needs to be charged, it is not the responsibility of the teacher or school to supervise your phone. Faculty, staff, and administration will STRICTLY enforce the school policy regarding electronic devices-NO WARNINGS.1st Offense-Short Form2nd Offense-Short Form. Student will have a mandatory conference with administration and parents will be contacted.3rd Offense- Long form. Student will have a mandatory conference with administration, receive In-School Suspension.4th Offense- Long form. Student will have a mandatory conference with administration, receive (I.S.S) In-School Suspension.Cell phones or other electronic devices played aloud on campus will result in a long form.PHONE USAGEIn the case of an emergency, sickness, or other extenuating circumstance, a phone for student use is located in Student Services. Students must have a pass from the classroom teacher in order to use the phone. The student must sign the log-in sheet in order to use the phone.EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESSchool personnel will be responsible for supervising an event 30 minutes prior to the event, during the event, and 30 minutes after the event. Students should wait for their ride and be picked up at the front of the school. It is expected that parents pick-up their child within the 30-minute timeframe. Violation of this policy could result in a trespass warning and could result in the student being removed from the sport or activity. Students who are not participating in an extracurricular activity should not be on campus past 4:00 p.m.ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY In order to try out, practice, or participate in sports, a student will need a physical examination, birth certificate, school insurance, and a permission form signed by his/her parent or guardian.Athletic Eligibility is determined by regulations of the Florida High School Activities Association. The following regulations are among the established criteria:When a student turns 19 years, 9 months of age, they become ineligible immediately. Student athletes must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Transfer students may become eligible when they comply with special regulations.INSURANCE All students will receive school insurance that covers the student during school hours. Any student participating in any activities outside of the school day will need to purchase sports/afterschool insurance. This will cover the student for all activities for one school year. All accidents must be reported to the teacher, supervisor, school nurse or secretary. This staff member will complete an accident report.OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITYThe same established criteria for credits, grades, and grade point averages in athletics apply to other extracurricular competitive activities.STUDENT SUPPORTStudents who are on campus to support an activity or event are expected to be picked up within 30 minutes at the end of the event. FALSE ALARMSAny student, who is responsible for a false alarm, bomb threat, etc., is subject to disciplinary action.FORTIFYFLFortiflyFL is a “suspicious activity” reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. Fortify app can be downloaded on student’s phone or accessed at SYSTEMThe primary responsibility for determining each student’s level of performance and ability to function academically is that of the classroom teacher. The following grading system is to be used in relation to determining the performance of students in the Sumter County school system. Each member school must conform to the grading scale mandated in s.232.2463, which is as follows:GradePercentGrade Point ValueDefinitionA90-1004.0Outstanding ProgressB80-893.0Above Average ProgressC70-792.0Average ProgressD60-691.0Lowest Acceptable ProgressF0-590.0FailureAdapted from Sumter County Progression PlanSchool-Wide grading scale:55% Major Assignments (Tests, Common Assessments, Major Projects)35% Minor Assignments (Quizzes, projects, etc.)10% Other (Homework, Bell-work, etc.)Student progress reports and report cards are provided once per nine weeks. Student grades for each subject are accessible on Skyward. A username and password is needed to review student grades. Any concerns about grades need to be addressed with the teacher.MISSING ASSIGNMENTSStudents are expected to complete class assignments and submit these assignments. In the event that a student does not complete the class assignments, communicate this information with the student and the parent. Continue to encourage the student to complete the necessary assignments. Be sure that parents are aware of this issue. Monitor the missing assignments frequently.GUIDELINES FOR DRESS AND APPEARANCEIt is crucial that students adhere to the dress code policy. Failure to comply with the dress code policy will result in disciplinary action. A positive relationship exists between a student’s actions, accomplishments, and the way he or she dresses. It is impossible to have a dress code that covers every type of clothing situation. It is also very difficult to inspect each student every day. The administration requests that students use good taste and common sense when dressing for school, and that parent(s) assist the school in monitoring the clothes that their children wear to school. Any clothing, hairstyle, or body piercing that presents a clear and present danger for the student’s health and safety, causes interference with work, creates classroom or school disorder shall not be worn. The following dress code will be strictly enforced.Shirts and TopsMiddle school students are required to wear collared tops. All shirts and tops must have sleeves extending over the shoulder (Spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, tank tops, racer backs, undershirts are not allowed). Shirts must be long enough that they cover the stomach, sides, and back. Midriffs, backs, and sides should not be exposed when arms are extended above the head. Necklines may not be low cut or revealing, including when a student is leaning over. Shirts with alcohol, tobacco, drug, sexual overtones, violent logos or culturally insensitive material are not allowed. Sheer or see through tops will not be allowed. This includes tops with holes, rips, tears, patches or shreds that reveal skin. Pants, Shorts, Capris, Dresses, Skirts, BottomsAll bottoms should be secured at the waist, undergarments should not be exposed. Shorts, dresses and skirts must be worn no more than 4 inches above the knee (this includes slits in skirts).Jeggings, leggings, tights, yoga pants, or other form fitting pants are acceptable only if a dress code approved shirt, dress, or similar cover/top is knee length. Bottoms of any kind that are sheer or see through, or that contain holes, rips, tears, patches or shreds are not allowed, whether they expose skin or not. Bottoms may be a solid color or contain appropriate patterns. Inappropriate graphic designs/content, large wording, or large tags are not allowed. Athletic shorts/pants and sweat pants are allowed for high school students only. House pants and pajama pants are not allowed. Bottoms that are too tight, revealing, or cause a disruption are not allowed. Jackets, Sweatshirts, Sweaters, etc.Trench coats will not be allowed. Students may have hooded jackets, shirts, or sweatshirts, but cannot wear hoods while on campus.Shoes and FootwearUnsafe footwear is not allowed (examples: rubber shower shoes, flip flops of any kind, athletic slides, backless sandals, regular slides, high heels over 2 inches, platforms, house shoes, slippers, heelies). If students wear Crocs, they must have straps across the back of the heel. (Crocs should not be worn as slides). AccessoriesKnitted caps, beanie hats, or ski hats will only be permitted outside of the classroom when the weather is below 50°F. Gloves can be worn during cold weather (below 50°F) when outside. Fingerless gloves will not be allowed. Jewelry, belts, chains, make-up, and other accessories that create a significant disruption may not be worn (example: flashing belts, etc.). Combs and picks should not be worn in the hair. Headgear shall not be worn on campus. Headgear includes, but is not limited to, hats, hoods, headscarves, visors, du-rags, bandanas, bonnets, shower caps, etc. For safety reasons, headphones are not allowed to be worn on campus. Ear buds cannot be worn during class. Students may wear earbuds during lunch. Students may wear ONE earbud during class changes.Cellphones must be concealed, silenced, and out of sight in the classroom. Students will be allowed to use cellphones before school, between classes, during lunch, and after school. OtherContent on all clothing, book bags, jewelry, etc., must be school appropriate.FridaysStudents may wear a Wildwood Middle High School, college-related or AVID T-shirt/sweatshirt on Fridays.**Administration reserves the right to make final judgment on any clothing that is questionable.Consequences1st Violation (Warning) – sent to office, call home, dress code form sent home to parent, change of clothes, or ISS until resolved.2nd Violation – sent to office, call home, dress code form sent home to parent, change of clothes if necessary, remainder of day in ISS or until issue is resolved3rd Violation – sent to office, call home, dress code form sent home to parent, long form, ISS (1 Day)4th Violation – sent to office, call home, dress code form sent home to parent, long form, ISS (1 Day)5th Violation – sent to the office, call home, long form, ISS (2 Days)*Note: Any dress code offense after the 5th violation could lead to OSS. The administration reserves the right to make changes in the dress code for middle and high school, when deemed necessary.GYMNASIUM, WEIGHT ROOM, ATHLETIC FIELDSStudents are not allowed in these areas unless they are in a physical education class meeting that period. Students are not allowed in these areas at any time unless there is adult supervision. HALL PASSESStudents will not be allowed out of class without a designated hall pass provided by the teacher. Students are to sign the class sign-out log prior to leaving and sign-in upon their return to the classroom. Restroom PolicyStudents will use the restroom closest to their classroom. ONLY students in Building 28 and Building 36 are permitted to use those restrooms. A student will be considered to be out of area if the student is using a restroom far from his/her classroom or on a different side of his/her designated location. Students who are “Out of Area” will receive a long form.It is the student and/or parent’s responsibility to provide the school with any documentation of an existing medical condition that should be considered regarding this policy.HAZINGHazing means any action or situation that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student at a school with any of grades 6 through 12 for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any school-sanctioned organization. It includes, but is not limited to: (a) pressuring, coercing, or forcing a student to participate in illegal or dangerous behavior, or (b) any brutality or a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, or exposure to the elements. The Sumter County School Board will not tolerate hazing.MEDIA CENTERWMHS advocates for every student to be involved in and have open access to a quality school media center. Media enhances and supports the self-esteem and well-being of young adults by creating an exemplary environment where students are made to feel that they fit in and are part of the school. Wildwood Middle High School Media Center is open from 8:30 to 3:45 daily. A media pass must be obtained from someone on the library staff prior to the lunch period for student to visit the media center during lunch. Students are allowed 2 checkouts at a time. Late fees will be accessed $0.05 cents per day after due date.MEDICINEAny medication must be turned into the nurse in the original prescription bottle with the student’s name on it. The parent must also complete a medication form and submit it to the nurse prior to the medication being administered. If a medical issue requires frequent bathroom breaks or a student is unable to participate in a class, a doctor’s note must be submitted to the nurse.MONEY OWEDAll outstanding student debts to clubs, classes, and activities must be cleared before the student can graduate from school.AVID Binders, Interactive Notebooks and PlannersWill be used by all students daily to maintain organizational skills as part of our expectations as an AVID school. TEXTBOOKSTextbooks are provided for each student by the state, and each student is responsible for book care. Lost, damaged, or destroyed textbooks must be paid for before additional textbooks are issued. Textbooks misused, lost, or destroyed will be paid for by the student according to the condition of the book when assigned. If a student fails to return or pay for a book, the student will be required to pay for the book the following school year before a book is issued in any area.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEA student may be excused from instruction and/or reciting the pledge of allegiance, including standing and placing the right hand over his or her heart when his/her parent(s), as defined by Florida Statutes, files a written request with the school principal.PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA)Students will refrain from showing excessive gestures of affection. Close or long embraces and kissing are not allowed and will result in a long form violation for PDA. *Hand holding only.*SCHOOL EXPENDITURES(16)?SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RATING REPORTS; FISCAL TRANSPARENCY.—Parents of public school students have the right to an easy-to-read report card about the school’s grade designation or, if applicable under s. 1008.341, the school’s improvement rating, and the school’s accountability report, including the school financial report as required under s. 1010.215. The school financial report must be provided to the parents and indicate the average amount of money expended per student in the school, which must also be included in the student handbook or a similar publicationSchoolPer full time Equivalent Student Direct School Expense? 2018-20190161$??????????????????????? ?????????9,763STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING REGULATIONStudents must have a WMHS decal to park on the WMHS campus. Students must adhere to the following guidelines:All cars must be registered with the school resource officer (SRO) and have a valid WMHS parking decal. Parking decals must be displayed from the rearview mirror facing forward for visibility. The driver of a vehicle in the student parking lot without a valid WMHS decal is subject to disciplinary actions (see below).Students must get a parking permit from the SRO to park on campus. Students must show the SRO their driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance to obtain a parking permit. Violations of regulation will subject the individual to the cancellation of privileges to park on campus. A parking permit can be obtained from the SRO for $15.00. If the parking permit is lost or stolen, a replacement will be given at no cost. If the replacement is lost or stolen, you can purchase another one for $5.00.Students are to park in their assigned spot, which does not include the teacher’s parking area, the vocational building, bus loop, grass, dirt, or other restricted areas beside or behind the school property.No loitering or “hanging out” in the parking lot. Once students enter the parking lot, they may not leave until school is dismissed or they have been checked out from the main office.Students are NOT permitted to be in the parking lot during school hours. Students must have permission from an administrator or the SRO to enter the school parking lot during the instructional day.No loud music or noise. Automobile sound systems should not be heard outside the automobile. Per Florida State Statute 316.271(3), do not sound your horn unless it is an emergency.Students shall not drive faster than 10 M.P.H. on school grounds; this includes going to and coming from the athletic fields. No student may drive on or across median or landscaped areas in the parking lot. Students must enter and exit the parking lot on the paved driveways.Seatbelt use is required by law, and students may be ticketed for not buckling up.Students are not allowed to ride in the bed of pick-up trucks while on our campus. Per Florida State Statute 316.2015(2)(b), you must be 18 years or older to ride in the bed of a pick-up truck.Parking violations can result in the following disciplinary actions: loss of student parking privilege, car towed at the owner’s expense, traffic citation(s), break detentions, long forms, and/or a combination of these actions.Rules governing motorcycles are the same as those that apply to automobiles.Bicycles will be placed on bicycle racks in designated campus areas. Students who are dropped off or picked up should do so in the administration office area. Students are not to be dropped off in the student parking lot.Excessive absences and tardies to school can result in loss of driving privileges. *Note: No vehicles are to be in the bus loading area during school. STUDENT TRANSFER PROCESSThirty (30) days prior to the beginning of each semester, the district will post a list of the out-of-field teachers on the district website. A parent whose student is assigned an out-of-field teacher may request that his or her child be transferred to an in-field classroom within the school and grade in which the student is currently enrolled. Any parent may request his or her child to be transferred to another classroom teacher once during a school year. The request must be made in writing and given to the school principal. The parent does not have the right to select the specific classroom teacher. These requests may not put a classroom over the state mandated class size. The principal must approve or deny the transfer within two weeks after receiving the request. If the request is denied, the principal must notify the parent and specify the reasons for denial. TRESPASS-FLORIDA STATE STATUTE810.097. Trespass upon the grounds of a school facility. Any person who is a student currently under suspension or expulsion and enter or remains on campus or any other school facility owned by any such school commits a trespass upon the grounds of a school facility and is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.VISITORSFlorida Statute 69.274 prohibits the intentional disruption or interference with the lawful administration of school. Unauthorized visitors shall be considered to be trespassing. All visitors must sign in at the front office.No visitors are allowed to accompany students at school. Parents and others having business with the school must come through the main office.centertop00WILDWOOD MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLALMA MATERDown where the swaying palm trees dance beneath the sky,Proudly stands our Alma Mater as the years go by.ChorusWildwood Middle High School thee we love; Thee we’ll never fail.Hail to thee our Alma Mater; hail to Wildwood, hail.Stand forever, throned in beauty, hold its purpose high;And the same old Alma Mater, may it never die.(Repeat Chorus)WILDWOOD MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENT AGREEMENT HANDBOOKThis handbook is written to provide students with basic information concerning the policies and procedures used at WMHS to ensure the safety of all individuals on campus. I have reviewed and understand the dress code policy for WMHS and the consequences associated with the dress code. The handbook must be read and kept on file for future reference. Please sign and submit to your 1st period teacher. Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand this document. Should questions arise regarding policy, consult this handbook or the school administrator. Student Name: __________________________ Date: ___________________Student Signature________________________ Parent Signature _______________________Name: _____________________________GPA and Grade TrackerQuarter 1PeriodSubjectWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9GPA1234567Quarter 2PeriodSubjectWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9GPA1234567Quarter 3PeriodSubjectWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9GPA1234567Quarter 4PeriodSubjectWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9GPA1234567Calculating my GPAStep 1: Fill in your grades below.Step 2: Count how many of each grade you have.Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GradeLetter GradeMy TotalPeriod 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________A________Period 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________B________Period 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________C________Period 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________D________Period 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .________F________Period 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Period 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________Step 3: Multiply each grade that you received by the value listed.My Total Grade Points EarnedA _______________ x 4 = ________________B _______________ x 3 = ________________C _______________ x 2 = ________________D _______________ x 1 = ________________F _______________ x 0 = ________________Step 4: Add up the total grade points earned.Total Grade Points: _________Step 5: Add one for every honors, AICE, or AP course in which you earned a C- or higher. Total Weighted GPA: _________Step 6: Divide the total grade points by the number of classes for which you have grades. TGP = Total Grade Points NC = Number of ClassesStep 7: My GPA is ___________________AVID Collaborative Study Groups – Student Handout(1 of 2)Questions for Socratic DialogueQuestions for ClarificationWhat do you mean by…?What is your main point?How does __________________________________________ relate to __________________________________________?Could you put that another way?Could you give me an example?Could you explain that further?Why do you say that?Questions That Probe PurposeWhat is the purpose of __________________________________________?How do the purposes of these two people/groups vary?What is the purpose of the main character in this story?How did the purpose of this character change during the story?Was this purpose justifiable?Questions That Probe AssumptionsWhat are you assuming?What could we assume instead?You seem to be assuming __________________________________________. Do I understand you correctly?All of your reasoning depends on the idea that __________________________________________. Why have you based your reasoning on __________________________________________, rather than __________________________________________?Is it always the case? Why do you think that the assumption holds here?Questions That Probe Information, Reasons, Evidence, and CausesWhat would be an example?How do you know?What are your reasons for saying that?What other information do we need to know before we can address this question?Why do you think that is true?Could you explain your reasons to us?Do you have any evidence to support your assertion?How does that information apply to this?Is there reason to doubt that evidence?What would convince you otherwise?What accounts for __________________________________________?What do you think is the cause?How did this come about?By what reasoning did you come to that conclusion?How could we go about finding out whether that is true?AVID Collaborative Study Groups – Student Handout(2 of 2)Questions About Viewpoints or PerspectivesYou seem to be approaching this issue from __________________________________________ perspective. Why have you chosen this, rather than that perspective?How would other groups/types of people respond? Why? What would influence them?Can/did anyone see this another way?What would someone who disagrees say?What is an alternative?How are Ken’s and Maria’s ideas alike? How are they different?Questions That Probe Implications and ConsequencesWhat are you implying by that?When you say __________________________________________, are you implying __________________________________________?But if that happened, what else would also happen as a result? Why?What effect would that have?Would that necessarily happen or only probably happen?If this and this are the case, then what else must be true?Questions About the QuestionHow can we find out?Is this the same issue as __________________________________________?Can we break this question down at all?Is the question clear? Do we understand it?What does this question assume?Does this question ask us to evaluate something?Do we need facts to answer this?To answer this question, what other questions would we have to answer first?Questions That Probe ConceptsWhat is the main idea with which we are dealing?Why/how is this idea important?Do these two ideas conflict? If so, how?What was the main idea guiding the thinking of the character in this story?? What main distinctions should we draw in reasoning through this problem?Questions That Probe Inferences and InterpretationsWhat conclusions are we coming to about __________________________________________?On what information are we basing this conclusion?Is there a more logical inference that we might make in this situation?How are you interpreting his/her behavior? Is there another possible interpretation?What do you think of __________________________________________?How did you reach that conclusion?Given all of the facts, what is the best possible conclusion?How shall we interpret these data?\s ................
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