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Policy Handbook

Westwood Schools

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Contents

..................................................................................................................................................... 0 Admissions Requirements .............................................................................................................. 1 Admissions Policy/Procedures........................................................................................................ 2 Drug Testing Policy.......................................................................................................................... 2 Non-Accredited Public and Private Schools and Home Study Programs ....................................... 3

High School.................................................................................................................................. 3 Middle and Elementary Schools.................................................................................................. 4 Student Support for Academic Difficulties ..................................................................................... 4 Accreditation and Memberships .................................................................................................... 5 Grading Scale .................................................................................................................................. 5 Honor Requirements....................................................................................................................... 5 Honor Roll.................................................................................................................................... 5 Headmaster's List ........................................................................................................................ 5 Honor Graduate .......................................................................................................................... 5 Eligibility for Valedictorian and Salutatorian .............................................................................. 5 National Honor Society ............................................................................................................... 6

Eligibility .................................................................................................................................. 6 Ongoing Membership ............................................................................................................. 6 Eligibility .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Contract............................................................................................................................. 7 Violations..................................................................................................................................... 7 Attendance .................................................................................................................................. 8 Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Equipment/Uniforms .................................................................................................................. 9 Physical Exams............................................................................................................................. 9 Job ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Chain of Command...................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Programs ........................................................................................................................ 9

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College Preparatory Track ........................................................................................................... 9 Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment College Courses .......................................................... 10 Honors Courses ......................................................................................................................... 10 Mathematics ............................................................................................................................. 10

Honors Math Program .......................................................................................................... 10 English / Literature .................................................................................................................... 11 Science....................................................................................................................................... 11 Social Science ............................................................................................................................ 11 Foreign Language ...................................................................................................................... 12 Computer Classes ...................................................................................................................... 12 Physical Education..................................................................................................................... 12 Dual Enrollment Participation Agreement ................................................................................... 12 Elementary Mandatory Retention Policy ..................................................................................... 14 Middle School Retention Policy .................................................................................................... 14 Summer Remediation Program .................................................................................................... 15 Summer School Grades................................................................................................................. 15 School Hours ................................................................................................................................. 15 Early Dismissal............................................................................................................................... 16 Middle and High School Bell Schedule.......................................................................................... 16 Payment of Tuition, Fees, and other Money Due Westwood ...................................................... 16 Parent Service Opportunities and Requirements ......................................................................... 17 Lunch ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Lunch Costs................................................................................................................................ 18

K3 ? 5th Grade ....................................................................................................................... 18 6th ? 12th Grade ..................................................................................................................... 18 Westwood Schools Bullying Prevention Policy............................................................................. 19 Technology Acceptable Use .......................................................................................................... 19 Purpose...................................................................................................................................... 19 Passwords.................................................................................................................................. 20 Privilege ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Professional Liability.................................................................................................................. 21

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Policy Changes........................................................................................................................... 21 Bring Your Own Technology Policy ............................................................................................... 21

Expectations: ............................................................................................................................. 21 Reinforcement:.......................................................................................................................... 22 Responsible Student Use of Personally Owned Devices........................................................... 22 Consequences for Misuse: ........................................................................................................ 23 Permission Form........................................................................................................................ 24 Honor Code - Cheating.................................................................................................................. 25 1st Offense ................................................................................................................................ 25 2nd Offense ............................................................................................................................... 25 3rd Offense................................................................................................................................ 25 4th Offense................................................................................................................................ 25 School Attendance ........................................................................................................................ 25 Absences for PK ? 5th Grades .................................................................................................... 26 Absences for 6th ? 12th Grades .................................................................................................. 26 Tardies for PK ? 5th Grades........................................................................................................ 26 Tardies for 6th ? 12th Grades...................................................................................................... 26 Elementary Arrival and Dismissal ................................................................................................. 27 K3............................................................................................................................................... 27 K4 ? 5th....................................................................................................................................... 27 Extracurricular Participation ......................................................................................................... 27 Make-up Work .............................................................................................................................. 28 Discipline for PK ? 5th Grades........................................................................................................ 28 Corporal Punishment .................................................................................................................... 28 Discipline Procedures for 6th ? 12th Grades .................................................................................. 28 Minor Discipline Offenses ......................................................................................................... 29

Classroom Misbehavior ........................................................................................................ 29 Interrupting a Class ............................................................................................................... 29 Misbehavior During Assembly Programs.............................................................................. 29 Chewing Gum........................................................................................................................ 29 Dress Code Violations ........................................................................................................... 29

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Permissible Areas and Times ................................................................................................ 29 Major Discipline Offenses ......................................................................................................... 30

Disrespectful/Defiant Behavior/Profanity ............................................................................ 30 Display of Affection............................................................................................................... 30 Fighting.................................................................................................................................. 30 Threats .................................................................................................................................. 30 Stealing.................................................................................................................................. 30 Bullying/Hazing ..................................................................................................................... 30 Destruction of Property ........................................................................................................ 31 Skipping School/Class............................................................................................................ 31 Weapons in School................................................................................................................ 31 Prohibitions ............................................................................................................................... 31 Alcohol .................................................................................................................................. 31 Drugs ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Tobacco ................................................................................................................................. 32 Detention for 6th ? 12th Grades ................................................................................................. 32 Break Detention .................................................................................................................... 32 Early Morning Detention ...................................................................................................... 32 Prom.............................................................................................................................................. 32 Senior Privileges............................................................................................................................ 33 College Visitation .......................................................................................................................... 33 Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................................... 34 Felonies ......................................................................................................................................... 34 Possession of Flammable Materials-Irritants ............................................................................... 34 Harassment ................................................................................................................................... 34 Lockers .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Marriage/Pregnancy ..................................................................................................................... 35 Driving Privileges........................................................................................................................... 35 Students Leaving Campus ............................................................................................................. 35 Incomplete Work .......................................................................................................................... 35 Dress Code for K3 ? 5th Grades ..................................................................................................... 35

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