STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK - Westerville City Schools

[Pages:12]WESTERVILLE SOUTH

STUDENT - PARENT HANDBOOK

2017 - 2018

Board of Education

Rick A. Vilardo, President Dr. Nancy Nestor-Baker, Vice President

Richard W. Bird Gerrie Cotter

Tracy A. Davidson

Westerville City Schools Administration

John R. Kellogg, Ed.D., Superintendent Bart Griffith, Treasurer

Westerville South High School Administration

Michael W. Starner, Principal Crystal B. Harris, Assistant Principal

Taylor Porter, Assistant Principal Julie L. Wilson, Dean of Students

Josh DeVoll, Athletic Director

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Westerville City School District not to discriminate, in violation of federal or state law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, age, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in,

or employment in any service, program, or activity sponsored by the Westerville City Schools.

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with this policy or the nondiscrimination requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment

Act of 1975, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 should be directed to the Westerville School District, Elizabeth Jelkin, J.D., M.B.A., Civil Rights Coordinator, 936 Eastwind Drive, Suite 200, Westerville, Ohio 43081, telephone (614) 797-5900, or to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Adopted 10/25/94

August 2017

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to Westerville South High School for the 2017-2018 school year!

Within this handbook you will find rules and guidelines that help us maintain an orderly and safe learning environment as we focus our energy on teaching and learning. We take pride in maintaining self-composure, responding appropriately to challenges, pushing ourselves to progress and succeed, and in making the right decisions. We expect that students will always show respect to each other and to their teachers.

I urge you students to become involved in the life of South High School. Do your best work in the classroom, try out for a team or a play, and get involved in some clubs. Experience shows that students who are involved have more success and take greater pride in their school. Some graduates remarked that the advice of getting involved helped guide their early habits and laid a foundation of success at South.

Parents, please read this handbook with your children as a family. Become familiar with what we expect and how we do business at South. We hope this handbook will answer your questions about your school. As always, please call us at 614-797-6000 for personal assistance.

Here's to a great new school year in Wildcat Country!

Sincerely,

Michael W. Starner Principal

WESTERVILLE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL QUICK FACTS

Westerville South High School has approximately 1,600 students. The student's school day will consist of eight (8) academic periods plus lunch during the two semester schedule. The school day will begin at 7:25 a.m. and end at 2:05 p.m.

South is an International Baccalaureate school and the candidates in the Class of 2017 were the eleventh to receive IB Diplomas.

WESTERVILLE SOUTH--IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

WSHS Main Office

614-797-6000

WSHS Attendance Office

614-797-6047

WSHS Athletic Office

614-797-6004

WSHS Guidance Office

614-797-6003

WSHS School Resource Officer 614-797-6000

WESTERVILLE CITY SCHOOLS--IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

WCS District Office

614-797-5700

WCS Enrollment & Family Resource Center

614-797-7700

WCS District Transportation Office

614-797-5950

WCS Safe School Helpline

1-800-418-6423 ext. 359

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WESTERVILLE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Absences/Tardies .........................................................................................................................P1 Academic Dishonesty ................................................................................................................. .P1 Assembly Expectations .................................................................................................................P1 Attendance ...............................................................................................................................P1 Athletic/Extracurricular Eligibility ....................................................................................................P1 Awards....................................................................................................................................P1 Calendar, Events, and Grading Periods ..............................................................................................P1 College Visits ? Pre-Approval ........................................................................................................P1 Conduct on School Buses ..............................................................................................................P1 Dance Expectation.......................................................................................................................P1 Dress code ................................................................................................................................P1 Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................................P1 Family Vacation ......................................................................................................................... P2 Grading System .........................................................................................................................P2 Graduation Requirements ..............................................................................................................P2 Guidance Services ......................................................................................................................P2 iStudio (Media Center) ................................................................................................................P2 Lockers ...................................................................................................................................P3 Lost and Found ..........................................................................................................................P3 Lunch .....................................................................................................................................P3 Make-up Work ..........................................................................................................................P3 Medication................................................................................................................................P3 Off-Limit Areas ..........................................................................................................................P4 Safety Drills .............................................................................................................................P4 School Resource Officer ...............................................................................................................P4 Search and Seizure .....................................................................................................................P4 Security Cameras ........................................................................................................................P4 Student Fees ...............................................................................................................................P4 Student IDs ................................................................................................................................P4 Student Parking ..........................................................................................................................P4 Sun Glasses and Tinted Glasses ........................................................................................................P4 Tardy to School and Early Dismissal .................................................................................................P4 Technology ...............................................................................................................................P4 Visitors ....................................................................................................................................P4

Our Mission: The mission of Westerville South High School is to provide a safe and inviting learning environment where individuals work to achieve their highest potential. Students, staff, parents, and community will work together to ensure that all individuals grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

School Revised June 2017

WESTERVILLE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS

ABSENCES/TARDIES--Refer to District and High School Policies sections*

While absences up to ten days (singles or cumulatively) do not require a physician's written statement, absences beyond ten days DO require a physician's written excuse if the absences are to be excused.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY--Refer to District Policies section titled Dishonesty/Forgery and/or Impersonation*

ASSEMBLY EXPECTATIONS

Students will quickly take a seat and prepare to listen to the speaker. Students will be attentive and respectful listeners, remaining silent and courteous while our guests are on stage. Students should wait at the end of a program to be dismissed back to class.

ATTENDANCE--Refer to District and High School policies sections*

ATHLETIC/EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY--Refer to the District Extracurricular Policies section*

AWARDS

Students at Westerville South are eligible to receive awards for athletic participation and for academic achievement in organizations such as National Honor Society. Qualification for NHS is based upon scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The scholarship requirement is a cumulative 3.6 GPA at the end of the first semester of the junior year.

CALENDAR, EVENTS, AND GRADING PERIODS-- Refer to the school website and Quarterly School Newsletters on the school website for up to date information

COLLEGE VISITS - PRE-APPROVAL

In order to have an excused absence for college visits, students must, prior to the visit, present a letter from the college stating the specific date and time of the visit. This letter must be submitted to the Attendance Office in order to obtain the necessary excused absence form.

CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES--Refer to District Policies section*

DANCE EXPECTATIONS

Dances are a social event and a privilege to attend. Courteous and respectful behavior is expected at all times. Students must follow prescribed dance dress codes, school rules, and cooperate with chaperones and the police. On the dance floor, students will conduct themselves with self-respect and self-control. Inappropriate dancing, as judged by the chaperones, will result in the students being removed for that song. Repeated offenses will result in the students being removed from the event, without a refund. Students should bring any questions to a chaperone about what is considered appropriate dress and behavior.

A "Dance Guest Form" must be completed prior to the dance in order to bring a guest to Westerville South High School dances. Guests must meet one of the following age criteria: 1. high school student in grades 9-12; 2. if not enrolled in a high school may be no older than 20 years of age.

DRESS CODE--Refer to District Policies section for Improper Dress*

ELECTRONIC DEVICES--Refer to District Policies and High School Policies sections for Wireless *

*DISTRICT AND HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK IS ONLINE AT WWW.WESTERVILLE.K12.OH.US

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FAMILY VACATION--Refer to District Policies section*

GRADING SYSTEM - Refer to High School Policies section*

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to passing all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test, requirements for graduation from high school in Westerville City Schools consist of a minimum of 20 credits. Specific credit requirements are listed in the High School Course Description Guide.

GUIDANCE SERVICES - Ph# 614-797-6003, Fax# 614-797-6033

Guidance Counselors:

Tammy Hanby (A-Di) - 614-797-6025

Jennifer Stovall (Do-Kh) - 614-797-6023

Laura Elliott (Ki-Re) - 614-797-6020

Justin Ferguson (Rh-Z) - 614-797-6022

iSTUDIO (MEDIA CENTER)

The iStudio is to be used for reading, studying, research, creating audio-visual materials, and using audio-visual/computer software provided for student use.

Students wishing to use the resources of the iStudio during their study hall should report directly to the iStudio before the period begins and sign the appropriate list at the circulation desk for their study hall. These lists will then be distributed to study hall teachers so that study hall attendance can be completed. Students are not to sign other students' names on the list. Students may use the iStudio before or after the regular school day or during lunch by reporting to the iStudio at the beginning of their lunch period.

Students who violate posted iStudio rules and/or are disruptive will have their iStudio privileges revoked. Students must have a current picture I.D. card to check out materials. A student is responsible for any materials checked out on his/her card unless the card is reported lost in a timely fashion.

Circulation procedures: Books - three weeks; magazines - one week; reference - overnight until the student's first class the following school day; audio-visual materials and equipment - at the discretion of the media specialist. The overdue fine for books is then ten cents per school day. The overdue fine for videos and reference materials is fifty cents per school day. Students with overdue materials or fines may not be allowed further use of the library until these obligations are cleared.

Lost materials: If an item is lost, the charge to the student will be the total of:

1. The cost of the lost material 2. (50) cents for reordering/processing 3. Any overdue fine accrued before the student reports the loss

UNPAID FINES-refer to High School Policies section on Student Fees

A photocopy machine is available in the library for student use throughout the school day. A student's use may be restricted if the machine is abused or used improperly. The cost is ten (10) cents per copy.

*DISTRICT AND HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK IS ONLINE AT WWW.WESTERVILLE.K12.OH.US

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