2017 - 2018 · we believe that the 21st century skills include the ability to learn, to reason, to...
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2017 - 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Non-discrimination Policy .……………………………………………………………………… 2 Waterford Graded School District Mission Statement …………………………………….. 2 District Goals …………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Principal’s Page …………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Staff Contact Information ……………………………………………………………………… 4 Telephone Notification System ……………………………………………………………….. 5 Alcohol and Drugs ………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Announcements ………………………………………………………………..……………….. 5 Assignment Notebooks ………………………………………………………………………… 5 Attendance ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Tardiness …………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Bicycles/Skateboards/Roller Blades/Scooters ………………………………………………. 8 Bus Expectations ………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Change of Skyward Information ………………………………………………………………. 9 Cheating ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Citizen Complaints ………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Closing of School ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Counselor/School Social Worker ……………………………………………………………… 11 Directory Data Policy ……………………………………………………………………………. 11 Discipline ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Disciplinary Consequences …………………………………………………………………….. 12 Detentions ………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Police Intervention ………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Expulsion ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Due Process Rights ……………………………………………………………………………… 14 Discrimination …………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Dress ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Emergency Response Drills and Procedures ……………………………………………….. 15 False Alarms ……………………………………………………………………………………… 15 First Aid/Health Room …………………………………………………………………………… 16 Illness or Injury …………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Gifts and Student Deliveries……………………………………………………………………. 16 Harassment – Bullying – Sexual Harassment – Disorderly Conduct …………………….. 16 Library ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Lost and Found ………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Lunchroom ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Medication ………………………………………………………………………………………... 19 Parental Consent Form …………………………………………………………………………. 20 Parental Consent for Field Trips ………………………………………………………………. 20 Parent Volunteers ……………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Parking/Picking Up Students …………………………………………………………………… 20 Personal Electronic Devices ……………………………………………………………………. 21 Physical Education ………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Playground Rules ………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Programs (Music) …………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Progress Reports …………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Prohibited Items ………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Publications ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Pupil-Teacher & Parent Conferences …………………………………………………………. 22 Report Cards ………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 School Grounds Behavior ………………………………………………………………………. 23 School Pictures …………………………………………………………………………………… 23 School Telephones ……………………………………………………………………………… 23 Smoking …………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Student Rights …………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Student Responsibilities ……………………………………………………………………….. 24 Technology Use Policy …………………………………………………………………………. 24 Vandalism/Damage to Property ……………………………………………………………….. 25 Visitors …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 WGSD Code of Classroom Conduct …………………………………………………………. 27
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Non-discrimination Policy
The Waterford Graded School District does not discriminate against pupils because of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap, in its education programs or activities. Discrimination includes harassment of pupils because of any protected class statutes. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX coordinator, Ed Brzinski, Superintendent, Waterford Graded School District, 819 W. Main Street, Waterford, WI 53185, (262-514-8250) or the Office of Civil Rights.
Policy #2260
WATERFORD GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
It is the intent of the Waterford Graded School Board to empower each student with the attitudes, knowledge and skills for becoming a life-long learner and a productive member of
society by providing an environment that values curiosity, challenge, cooperation, respect, and creative and critical thinking.
OUR BELIEFS
The Waterford Graded School District professional and support staff are dedicated to the principles of democracy. We believe that it is our responsibility to educate students to be
literate, thinking and informed so that they can participate fully and responsibly as citizens.
We believe that the 21st century skills include the ability to learn, to reason, to interact, to be technologically literate and to become knowledgeable within an increasingly diverse community.
Public education has the responsibility to prepare students to meet these demands.
We believe that we must provide a range of educational experiences that emphasize active learning, where each student is actively engaged in the learning process. It is our goal for each
student to view him/herself as a life-long learner.
We believe we need to teach students to take responsibility for the well-being of our environment and wise use of its resources through study, reflection and action.
The Waterford Graded School District is committed to excellence in education.
DISTRICT GOALS As a district we will improve student learning. The district will guide the staff by having a dynamic yet practical curriculum, a technology rich environment, and a professional development program that engages teachers in learning and enhances their skills by improving their teaching methods and knowledge. Our staff will continually improve their pedagogical skills in a reflective, collegial manner.
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Trailside Elementary. We all look forward to an exciting year of getting to know you and your child/ren. This document contains the Student-Parent Handbook, which has been prepared, to help students and parents/guardians better understand the procedures and policies of Trailside Elementary School. This Handbook has been written to include procedures for all students 4K through 6. Please review this handbook with your child/ren. Students are no longer given a printed copy of the Trailside Student Handbook. Our school handbook for students can be found on-line. To find and access the Trailside Student Handbook please go to the district web page found at www.waterford.k12.wi.us Click on the Trailside School tab and access the school handbook by clicking on the Student Handbook link on the left side of the page. Parents/guardians, you will receive an e-mail during the first two weeks of school advising that the building principal/classroom teacher has reviewed the information and guidelines of the Trailside Student Handbook with your child. I would invite any parent who has further questions or concerns related to this handbook to call me at the Trailside Elementary School office (514-8220) or set up an appointment. I would be happy to talk or meet with you. Sincerely, James Dembosky Trailside Elementary School Principal
Trailside Community Creating a respectful and cooperative environment that empowers all students to value and achieve high-performance learning.
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Staff Contact Information
Phone
Ext#Aguilar, Marsella EG FR TS WF Multimedia / Library 1634 [email protected]
Anderson, Nissa TS School Counselor 2108 [email protected]
Beiser, Michelle TS Phy Ed 2169 [email protected]
Beiser, Paul TS Grade 3 Teacher 2155 [email protected]
Borchardt, Sara TS WF School Psych 2150 / 3158 [email protected]
Boucher, Teri TS Grade 1 Teacher 2122 [email protected]
Brinkman, Christina TS Grade 2 Teacher 2125 [email protected]
Bruce, Melissa TS Special Ed. Aide [email protected]
Calvetti, Cynthia TS Aide 4K/Title [email protected]
Cobb, Carla TS Special Ed Aide [email protected]
Danowski, LeAnn TS Secretary II 2200 [email protected]
Fischer, Jodi TS Grade 1 Teacher 2126 [email protected]
Freeze, Rana EG FR TS WF Math Intervention / ELL 1010 / 3184 [email protected]
Freimark, Kristin EG FR TS WF Orchestra & Gen Music 4107 [email protected]
Germait, Kim TS Special Ed Aide [email protected]
Hall, Karyn TS Grade 5 Teacher 2175 [email protected]
Krueger, Kathy TS Grade 6 Teacher 2180 [email protected]
Loebel, Stacey TS Special Ed Teacher 2156 [email protected]
1028 / 2179
Mutter, Lisa TS Principal's Secretary 2100 [email protected]
Nelson, JoAnn EG FR TS WF Nelson, JoAnn 4108 [email protected]
Pautz, Abby TS Grade K Teacher 2135 [email protected]
Riedel, Tammy EG FR TS WF Spanish/pre-Algebra 4200 [email protected]
Rolerat, Laura EG TS WF O.T/P.T 1002 [email protected]
Ryan, Kathy EG FR TS WF Tech Support 6605 [email protected]
Santarius, Dana TS Speech 2114 [email protected]
Schoepke, Sara EG FR TS WF Tech Support 6604 [email protected]
Sheeley, Jill District District Nurse 2106 [email protected]
Skanse, Peggy EG TS O.T/P.T 1002 [email protected]
Suszka, Georgann TS Library Aide 2187 [email protected]
Tenhagen, Linda TS 4K / Title 2132 [email protected]
Walter, Debbie TS Support [email protected]
Whitby, Sara TS Special Ed Teacher 2176 [email protected]
Wilks, Kaitlyn TS Grade 4 Teacher 2152 [email protected]
Word, Nicole TS Title 1 Aide [email protected]
Zelechowski, Carrie TS Special Ed Aide [email protected]
Singer, Brad TS Grade 6 Teacher 2178 [email protected]
Romeis, Rebecca TS Grade 3 Teacher 2154 [email protected]
Roberson, Riley EG TS WF Band (5th Grade) 1060 / 2145 [email protected]
Meier, Nicole EG FR TS WF District TAG Teacher [email protected]
Muench, Debbie TS Grade 4 Teacher 2151
Lindner, Jennifer FR TS Math Intervention 2150 [email protected]
Kloeppel (Rivera), Kim EG FR TS WF Social Worker 4638 [email protected]
Hayek, Diane TS Grade 5 Teacher 2174 [email protected]
Gilbert, Sarah TS Art 2119
Finnegan, Sandy TS Reading Teacher 2120 [email protected]
Dembosky, Jim TS Principal 2103 [email protected]
Amerling, Anne TS Grade 5K Teacher 2140 [email protected]
Name School Position Email
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TELEPHONE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Keeping you informed is a top priority in the Waterford Graded School District. To assist in this
communication we periodically will be utilizing the Skylert NOTIFICATION SYSTEM to send a telephone
or email message to you to provide important information about school activities, events or emergencies.
If the Alert Now message stops playing, press “1” and the message will replay from the beginning. The
successful delivery of information is dependent upon accurate information for each student; therefore,
please make certain we always have your most current telephone number and email address.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, (re: beepers, two way communication devices) A. Where an administrator believes there is reasonable suspicion that a student is involved in the
use, sale, transfer, or possession of alcohol, and/or other illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia (as defined in the state statute), including beepers and two-way communication devices, the administrator shall report the incident to the village police or the Racine County Sheriff's Department for an appropriate investigation.
B. Any student that is involved in the use, sale, transfer, reception, or possession of alcohol, and/or other illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia (as defined in the state statute), including beepers and two-way communication devices, will be subject to the following measures: 1. The administrator in charge will have the option of suspending the student for up to five days
and/or recommending the student for expulsion.
2. The administrator in charge may modify the disciplinary action if the parents agree to arrange a complete student AODA assessment and provide verification of discharge or participation in any recommended programming. This programming could include the district’s Student Assistance Program (SAP).
3. Discipline assigned should be progressive and subsequent violations of this policy could result in expulsion from school for up to one year. However, the option of expulsion following the first incident is also available to the school board.
4. If the student denies that she/he is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, the student’s parents will be given the option of securing a urinalysis (within 24 hours) or breathalyzer test (within 2 hours) to prove innocence. The test must be conducted under an agreed upon supervision plan and funded by the parents. If the certified tests are negative, there will be no disciplinary action.
C. In conjunction with any student’s violation of this policy or parent referral, the building administrator must inform the student and parents of district programs designed to provide appropriate student assistance and of appropriate community drug and alcohol counseling agencies. This information must be provided in writing.
Policy #5530, #5610
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements will be made at designated times each school day. These announcements contain
information that is important to both students and teachers.
ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS Each student in grades 3 – 6 receives Assignment Notebooks provided by the school for the school year. Students in grade 6 will be expected to have their own assignment notebook. Students may choose the format that best fits their organizational style. Notebooks may be purchased through the school or the student may purchase their own assignment notebook. This notebook is used for recording daily and long-range assignments. As this notebook provides a means for parents and teachers to communicate with each other on a daily basis and monitor student progress, parents/guardians are required to sign the notebook each evening.
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ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
In accordance with state law, all children between six and eighteen years of age must attend school
unless they have a legal excuse. Trailside School records attendance on an hourly basis.
Regular school attendance is extremely important and requires the efforts and cooperation of the
students, the parents/guardians and the school. The school's responsibility is to keep accurate records,
inform parents/guardians of their child's attendance, encourage students to attend school on a regular
basis and take whatever action is necessary to ensure good attendance.
If a student is to be absent from school, a parent/guardian must call the attendance phone line (514-8220)
by 9:00am. Absences may be called in to the answering machine anytime prior to the start of school for
each absence. If the school is not notified by phone of the student's absence, the absence will not
be excused.
Leaving During the School Day: If you plan to have your child leave the building during the school day
for an appointment or other reasons, your child must bring an excuse from home and pick up an
early dismissal slip in the office BEFORE THE START OF SCHOOL. Students must come to the
office and sign out with the attendance secretary and be met by the parent.
PLANNED ABSENCES State Statute 118.15(3) (c
Students need to complete the prearranged absence form found on the District web page under
“Attendance.” This form needs to be turned in to the office prior to the student’s absence and
must be signed by the parent. A student may be excused by the parent/guardian in this manner for not
more than 10 days in the school year. The school board requires a student so excused to complete
the course work missed during the absence.
Parents/guardians make requests to be excused but it is the school attendance officer who determines
whether an acceptable request has been made.
EXCUSED ABSENCE: State Statute 118.16 (4) (a)
An excused absence is: illness (student must be fever free, without having taken medication for 24 hours
before returning to school), an immediate family emergency, prearranged medical appointments, death in
immediate family, religious holidays, prearranged family trips that can be taken only during the normal
school term, court appearance, quarantine, attendance at special events of educational value as
approved by the school attendance officer, or school-imposed suspension.
State Statute118.15(3)(a)
Any child who is excused by the school board because the child is temporarily not in proper physical or
mental condition to attend a school program but who can be expected to return to a school program upon
termination or abatement of the illness or condition. The school attendance officer will request the parent
or guardian of the child to obtain a written statement from a licensed physician, dentist, chiropractor,
optometrist or psychologist or Christian Science practitioner living and residing in this state, who is listed
in the Christian Science Journal, as sufficient proof of the physical or mental condition of the child.
Trailside requires submission of medical documentation for routine check-ups and appointments.
Appointment cards with time, date and a signature or stamp are sufficient. To be considered
excused, these need to be submitted at the time the student returns to school.
TRUANCY State statute 118.16 (i) (c)
"Truancy means any absence of part or all of one or more days from school during which the school
attendance officer has not been notified of legal cause of such absence by the parent or guardian of the
absent pupil."
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HABITUAL TRUANT State statutes, Section 118.16 (i) (a)
Defines a habitual truant as a student who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or
all of five or more days on which school is held during a school semester.
LEGAL ACTION will be taken to improve a student's school attendance when the student reaches the
"habitual truant" stage.
MAKE-UP WORK - EXCUSED ABSENCE
Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make-up work missed in each class. It is the
student's responsibility to inquire about making up work missed during absences. The student will have
two (2) days to make up work for each day missed.
A one-day absence does not excuse a returning student from responsibility for assignments or tests
made Wednesday. The student is absent on Wednesday and returns to school on Thursday. The
student will be expected to turn in the assignment or take the test on Thursday.
At the end of a grading period, students will receive a grade of "Incomplete" if make-up work has not been
completed. A failing grade will result if the situation is not remedied in two weeks.
MAKE-UP WORK-UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
Refer to School Board policy #431 Program or Curriculum Modifications TARDINESS: Trailside’s day begins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 3:35 p.m. One of the most valuable life skills a student can learn is taking the responsibility of arriving at school every, day on time and remaining at school until the conclusion of the day. This skill can easily be accomplished and will transfer as a valuable asset for the future. The beginning and end of the school day are very important times of the day. During these times, important school news is announced, teachers define the plans for the day, review the day’s events, and set the stage for the next day, as well as set and review instructional goals with their students. The whole tone of a child’s school day is set in the first part of the day and summarized at the end of the day. Please help support your children in learning habits that will help them be successful at school and throughout life. School Schedule and Tardy Procedures:
8:25 a.m. First bell rings. All students line up and walk to class with their teacher.
8:35 a.m. Second bell rings. All students in K-4 should be in the building and grades 5-6 should be in their classrooms.
After 8:35 a.m. bell - 8:45 a.m. Students arriving to school during this time are TARDY. Teachers will not accept students to class without a tardy pass from the office. Students arriving at this time report to the office for a tardy pass.
Arriving to school after 8:45 a.m. Students will be marked absent for a half day.
3:25-3:35 p.m. Students leaving during this time will be considered tardy. Consequences for Tardiness:
1st - 5th tardy within a semester: Verbal warnings
6th tardy within a semester: Reminder notice sent to parent/guardian outlining policy
7th tardy within a semester: Parent/student conference with teacher (and possibly counselor and principal) to evaluate the reasons for the tardiness and consider consequences; especially if the tardiness is due to student negligence with being on time to school.
8th tardy within a semester: Letter mailed home regarding tardiness. This letter will warn the parents/guardian of a possible citation for truancy. The letter will encourage the parents/guardian
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to contact the school social worker in order to consider available strategies the parent/student can use to avoid future tardiness.
9th tardy within a semester: The school attendance officer or a designee will attempt to meet with the student and the student’s parent or guardian to discuss the district’s attendance policy as it relates to tardiness and truancy. Any tardies beyond nine within a semester will be classified as an unexcused absence and therefore can be reported as an act of truancy.
Attendance records are reviewed on a regular basis by the building administrator or his/her designee. All tardies are considered unexcused unless an acceptable reason for the tardy has been given by a parent by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the tardy. The building administrator will determine if the reason for the tardy is acceptable under the guidelines of the attendance policy 431. Acceptable reasons may include, but are not limited to, a medical appointment, family emergency, or severe weather conditions.
Thank you for working with us to develop positive attendance habits for your child!
Policy # 5200, 5223 BICYCLES / SKATEBOARDS / ROLLER BLADES / SCOOTERS Bicycles are to be parked upon arrival at school in the racks provided. The bicycles are not to be used until the end of the school day. Students are not to ride bicycles on the playground or school property on school days between the hours of 7:45 AM and 3:45 PM. It is asked that bikes be walked across the playground during school hours. Students that violate these rules will not be permitted to ride their bikes to school for a determined period of time. Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades are not to be brought to school.
BUS BEHAVIOR
Riding a school bus is a privilege. Students who abuse that privilege may be removed from the
bus (these rules apply to late bus, field trips and extra curricular activities).
Students needing to ride the late bus must have a bus slip signed by their teacher in order to board the
bus.
BUS BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS
The bus is an extension of the school. In general, all school expectations of behavior and conduct apply to students on the bus.
Follow the direction of the bus driver at all times.
Be safe at the bus stop and getting on the bus. o Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. o Line up in a straight line while waiting for the bus. There should be no pushing or
shoving when boarding the bus. o Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus. o Wait for the driver’s hand signal when crossing any street or road with red lights and stop
arm. o Be a “defensive rider” – put safety first at all times.
Remain seated in assigned seat unless driver grants permission to move. o Move to the “jump seat” one stop before your own. o No kneeling or turning your body completely around. You may speak to others in your
seat or across the aisle.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself and inside the bus. o Backpacks should be placed on the floor under your legs, or held on your lap. o Musical instrument brought on the bus must be held in your lap.
Keep the bus neat and orderly. o Dispose of waste materials in the basket provided. o Cutting, poking holes or drawing on bus seats is vandalism. You will be responsible for
paying for the repair or replacement.
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o There is no eating, chewing gum or drinking on the bus.
Talk in a normal voice. o Use an “indoor” voice for conversation. o Keep absolutely quiet when approaching and crossing railroad tracks.
The window may be lowered halfway with driver’s permission. o Yelling, arms hanging out or throwing things out the bus window is not acceptable.
Be polite and respectful of the driver and other riders o Swearing, cursing and use of bad language are not appropriate and totally unacceptable. o No fighting.
Students are not allowed to ride any bus other than their own. With a parent note, signed by school office personnel, you may be able to get off at a different stop on your own bus.
Trailside students who wish to ride the late afternoon bus must have a signed bus slip from a teacher to do so.
The district has equipped all of the buses to run video cameras with audio.
Policy #8600
BUS MISBEHAVIOR GUIDELINES AND CONSEQUENCES
Students who are behavior problems on the bus will be reported in writing to the office by the bus driver
with what is commonly known as a "white slip.”
First Referral Parents notified by school in writing.
Second referral Bus riding privileges suspended for three (3) days. Parent and student conference
with principal or representative.
Third Referral Bus riding privileges suspended for five (5) days.
Fourth Referral The principal will refer the student to the Board of Education with a recommendation
of suspension of bus privileges for an extended period of time. This will normally be
for a minimum of 30 days. Parents and students have the right to due process
procedures in this and the following step.
Fifth Referral The principal will refer the student to the Board of Education with the
recommendation that the student be denied transportation for the remainder of the
school year.
Gross Misconduct For gross misconduct, any or all of the above steps may be skipped, police may be
called to the bus and/or the bus may return to the school. Gross misconduct includes
fighting, gross disrespect towards the driver, and willfully failing to follow the driver's
directions.
Policy #8600
CHANGE OF SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS INFORMATION Parents are asked to notify the school of changes in home address, e-mail address, telephone numbers (landline and cell phone) and emergency contacts as soon as they are known. This information is important in the event you need to be contacted regarding your child. Parents are also asked to make sure the persons listed as emergency contacts on the Skyward data base are aware their name has been given as a contact for the child.
CHEATING Students are expected to conduct themselves honestly and with integrity in their work. All forms of cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. Behavior that is unacceptable in the Waterford Graded School District includes, but is not limited to:
Copying another student’s homework;
Working with others on projects that are meant to be done individually;
Looking at or copying another student’s test or quiz answers;
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Allowing another student to look at or copy answers from your test or quiz;
Using any other method to get/give test or quiz answers;
Taking a test or quiz in part or in whole to use or to give others;
Copying information from a source without proper attribution; and
Copying papers from other students, publications, the Internet or other electronic sources Violators of this policy will be disciplined on a case-by-case basis depending on the seriousness of the violation, prior violations, and other factors. Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, redoing assignment/retaking test, receiving a failing grade on the project/test, receiving a lower overall grade in the class, detention, suspension, and/or expulsion.
Policy #5136, #5510
CITIZEN COMPLAINTS - General
Every effort will be made to resolve citizen complaints at the lowest level. Should a complaint not be
resolved through discussion with the parties involved, the citizen shall have the opportunity to file a
written complaint with a member of the district administration staff (e.g. school principal, district
administrator, assistant district administrator) or with a member of the Board of Education.
Citizen complaints shall be identified as being in one of the following categories:
*Policy and Procedure Guidelines
*Educational Materials
*Personnel
*District and Building Level Procedures
*Instructional Programs
Complaints regarding educational materials shall be handled in accordance with the guidelines provided
under Policy #361, Selection and Review Policy of Learning Materials.
Citizen complaint forms are available in the office of the district administrator and each school building
office. A copy of School Board Policy and timeliness regarding citizen complaints is available in each
school office.
Policy #9130
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CLOSING OF SCHOOL (WEATHER EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS)
The announcement will be made over WTMJ-TV4 (620 AM Radio), WITI-TV6 and WISN-TV12 and on the
WGSD Web page. If school needs to close during school hours, a Skylert telephone message will be
sent to all parents. School days missed due to inclement weather, malfunctioning of school facilities, or
for other declared reasons are to be made up as determined by the Waterford Graded School Board.
Policy #8220
COUNSELOR / SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Students who wish to meet with the school counselor or school social worker should make an
appointment by speaking with the office personnel. Requests may be made before or after school or
between classes.
Policy #366
DIRECTORY DATA POLICY: The Waterford Graded School District Joint #1 (V) has declared the following information as “Directory Data”:
A. Student’s name B. Names and students participating in approved athletic events and other recognized school
activities C. Height and weight data for members of athletic teams D. Student photos (Authorizes the placement of student pictures on the district web page with first
name only) E. Awards, honors or Degrees received by students F. Name of school most recently/previously attended G. Major field of study
“Directory Data” represents student related information that is available to the public and press. Any parent or legal guardian objecting to the release of the “Directory Data” information may request the building principal to withhold all or part of the “Directory Data” within 21 days of the “Directory Data” publication notice.
Policy #8330
DISCIPLINE The Administration and Staff at Waterford Graded Schools believe that learning takes place best in an environment which is safe, supportive, educationally stimulating, and free from many of the distractions which interfere with the academic and social progress of our students. Students who choose to behave in an appropriate manner are recognized and their positive behaviors are reinforced. Students who choose to misbehave or not follow the school rules, learn that consequences are administered. Teachers complete an incident report indicating the misbehavior and the consequences as a result of their actions. Students must learn that in order for them to receive the best possible education, they must act in a responsible manner. Students should avoid any behavior that is harmful to the good order of the school, to themselves, or to their fellow classmates. As teachers and parents begin to share their concerns, they will be able to better assist their children in deciding how to improve their behavior and better meet classroom expectations. The following steps summarize our general classroom discipline procedures:
1. Each teacher will post a list of classroom rules. In many rooms, the students help to develop this list of rules.
2. If a student chooses not to follow a rule, a warning/time-out will be given in accordance with individual classroom rules.
3. Students not attending to their school-related tasks, s/he will be given a detention and stay in for lunch recess. An “Incident Report Form" is filled out by the teacher for the student and parents to
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read and sign. This "Incident Report Form" should be returned to the teacher the next school day. See Appendix A.
4. Extended detentions are served from 3:35 PM - 4:30 PM when it appears that regular detentions have no effect in behavior change for the student. It becomes the parent’s responsibility to transport the child home for Extended Detentions. See Appendix A.
5. Parent/Teacher/Principal conferences for behavior reasons are scheduled throughout the school year as necessary.
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES As positive as teachers and staff members try to be, it is sometimes necessary to utilize consequences. The administration of a consequence is evidence that the student has chosen not to control his/her own behavior and these restrictions are necessary to preserve the rights of others. DETENTIONS All faculty members and school personnel are responsible for maintaining order and reporting misconduct by students. When necessary, any staff member may issue a detention to a student. Detentions will be served during lunch recess or after school. If a student fails to report when the detention is scheduled, the detention is doubled. Parents will be notified before an extended detention is to be served. Extended detentions can be served on the day they are assigned if contact with the parent is made. See Appendix A. The following consequences may be used with those students who choose not to follow the classroom and school rules that have been listed in this handbook:
Playground Time-Out - A playground time-out will occur during recess if a student does not follow the rules of the playground. The student will be assigned to stay in a designated area on the playground for all or part of a recess. If the student continues to be the cause of playground problems, a noon hour detention will be the next step. Noon Hour Detention - A noon hour detention is the most frequently used form of discipline by staff members. Noon hour detentions are given to students for rule violations in the classrooms, around the school, out on the playground and late assignments. The Incident Report Form will be brought home with the child, signed by the parent and returned to school the next day. Failure to return the Incident Report Form will result in another detention. Late Work Detention – Students, who have not completed work in a timely manner, can be given late work detentions. The student will be assigned to a designated area to complete the make-up work. The detention form will be brought home by the child and signed by the parent. Extended Detention - Extended Detentions are served when it appears that regular detentions have no effect in behavior change for the student. Also, an Extended Detention may be earned when a student’s behavior is in serious violation of the school's policies and rules. Extended Detentions are given to students at the teacher and Principal’s discretion. An Extended Detention runs from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. The Principal will schedule these detentions and they will be served in the office. Bus transportation home is not provided at 4:30 PM, therefore, it is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation home. At the time of the Extended Detention, the teacher or Principal will also discuss the situation with parents. In-School Suspension - Sometimes it is necessary to isolate a student from his/her classmates for a period of time during the school day. This process is utilized only after the classroom teacher has tried many other approaches with the student that have failed. Parental contact and/or conference will be made by the Principal when an In-School Suspension is used with a student. Out-of-School Suspension - Under certain conditions it may be in the best interest of an individual student, or the general school community, for a student to be denied the privilege of attending school.
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Students may be suspended from school by the Principal for up to three (3) days. Students and parents/guardians must be informed of the reason for the suspension. Students will be given the opportunity to respond and explain the situation from their perspective. A parental meeting will be required before a suspended student may return to school.
Policy #5510, #5610
POLICE INTERVENTION
Students and staff alike need to feel secure and safe in the school environment. Students should not
expect to be
immune from police involvement and legal action for behavior at school which could be expected to have
similar
consequences were it outside of school.
The following behaviors may involve police intervention: This list is not intended to be all inclusive.
1. Fighting in school or on school property, the use of threats, extortion or intimidation against other
students may result in notification of police and citations including disorderly conduct and assault.
Students will also be suspended.
2. Extortion, threats, intimidation or physical violence directed towards a staff member.
3. Smoking or possession of tobacco products on school property is a violation of state law and
municipal ordinance. Violators will be subject to a police citation and a fine.
4. Being involved with the tampering of fire alarms, false alarms, or bomb threats.
5. Being in the possession of, under the influence of, or involved in the sale of alcohol, drugs, drug
paraphernalia or other controlled substances or look-alike materials.
6. Theft from students, staff, or the school.
7. Gross vandalism.
8. Possession of weapons including knives and look-alike weapons.
Interviewing and Questioning of Students By Law Enforcement/Social Services In order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff, the Waterford Graded School Board recognizes the need for and is supportive of law enforcement presence in our schools. The Board encourages cooperation with law enforcement and social service agencies. The Board further recognizes the responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement and social service agencies must be balanced with the District’s duty to maintain an appropriate learning environment. Procedures for conducting student interviews on school premises are found in Policy #445 under “Conducted Interview.”
Policy #5540, #5771, #8430
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EXPULSION
The Waterford Graded School Board may expel a student from school as per sec. 120.13 (1) (c) WIS.
STATS. Prior to an expulsion, the student may be suspended from school for up to 15 days. Grounds for
pupil expulsion include the following:
1. Repeated refusal or neglect to obey District policies or school rules;
2. Knowlingly conveying any threat or false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt
being made or to be made to destroy any school property by means of explosives;
3. Conduct while at school or under the supervision of a school authority which endangered the
property, health or safety of others;
4. Conduct while not at school or while not under the supervision of a school authority which
endangered the property, health or safety of others at school or under the supervision of the
school authority, or of any District employee or Board members; or
5. The student repeatedly engaged in conduct while at school or while under the supervision of a
school authority that disrupted the ability of school authorities to maintain order or an educational
atmosphere at school or at an activity supervised by a school authority and such conduct does
not constitue grounds for explulsion under any of the other reaons for expulsion outlined above.
This least reason for expulsion only applies to students 16 years of age or older.
Mandated Expulsion Proceedings
If a pupil possesses a firearm while at school or while under supervision of school authority, the Board
must commence expulsion proceedings, and if it finds such possession occurred, must expel the pupil for
not less than one year. The School Board may modify this expulsion requirement for a student on a
case-by-case basis.
Policy #5513, #5516, #5517, #5605, #5610, #5630, #5772
DUE PROCESS RIGHTS – Suspension; Expulsion The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees students due process. Trailside has developed a student due
process procedure. The hallmark of this process being the exercise of reasonable and fair, non-
discriminatory discipline.
Policy #5611 DISCRIMINATION The Waterford Graded School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs or activities. The District Administrator shall be the recipient of complaints regarding discrimination. Procedure for receiving and resolving complaints:
A. Any person wishing to register a complaint regarding discrimination as specified shall notify the District Administrator in writing specifying the complaint.
B. The District Administrator shall provide written acknowledgment of the complaint within 45 days of
receipt of the written complaint.
C. The District Administrator shall make a determination of the complaint within 90 days of receipt of
the complaint unless the parties agree to an extension of time.
D. The complainant may appeal, in writing to the Board, the District Administrator’s determination.
The Board shall make a determination within 120 days of receipt of the appeal.
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Policy #2260
DRESS
Clothing worn to school must not distract from the learning environment. Clothing that causes a concern
for safety or disruption is not permitted.
1.Tight or extremely short shorts/skirts or ill-fitting pants are not acceptable. (Arm at side,
fingertips extended down should be length guideline).
2.Midriff tops, or extremely loose or tight fitting tank tops should not be worn unless over a T-shirt.
(T-Shirt should be long enough to tuck into pants/shorts/skirt).
3.No see-through, mesh, tight-fitting, low-cut tops.
4.All tops must have some method of attachment over the shoulders or around the neck.
5.Extremely loose, baggy, long or ill-fitting pants (including pajama bottoms) or shorts are not
acceptable for school.
6.Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times (beach-type flip flops are strongly discouraged
due to safety).
7.Undergarments should not be visible while standing, sitting or bending. Spaghetti strap tops
must have a T-shirt or top underneath so shoulders are covered.
8.Writing on clothing with double meanings or obscenities which are sexually explicit, gang
related or which promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco or violence, are not permitted.
9.Students are not permitted to wear outside jackets in classrooms during the school day.
Baseball caps and winter headwear are not to be worn during the school day. Sunglasses are
not permitted in the building.
10.Hair color, hair styles or make-up that draws undue attention are strongly discouraged.
11.Students will wear safety or special equipment when required. Any clothing or jewelry that
could be a safety hazard in any class will be prohibited by the instructor.
12.Tattoos that are visible, arm drawings or writing on the student’s body are not appropriate for
school.
13.Piercings in areas other than the ears are strongly discouraged.
If, in the judgment of the administration, the student's appearance is distracting, disruptive,
harassing or a safety concern, the student will be asked to change. Parents will be called for
those students who do not cooperate.
Policy #5511
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILLS AND PROCEDURES
Fire, tornado and crisis drills are held as required by state law. The following rules apply during all drills:
- walk quickly, quietly and in single-file - Do Not Run
- proceed to outside of building in case of a fire
- proceed to hallways and stay away from any glass
- re-enter building when an all-clear has been issued
- during a Lock-Down/Crisis drill, listen carefully to instructions
Parents will be notified after each drill has ocurred.
Policy #8410
Board approved Crisis Response Plan
FALSE ALARMS
Any student found to have deliberately caused a false alarm, including a false 911 call, will be referred to
local police for prosecution under existing state law. School discipline including suspension and
expulsion will be applicable.
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FIRST AID / HEALTH ROOM
Report all injuries immediately to a teacher or staff member. Students reporting to the health room must
have a pass from their teacher. No student will be sent home unless a responsible adult is there to
receive him/her.
ILLNESS OR INJURY
Students who become ill in school are to report directly to the office health room. In all cases of sudden
illness or injury, the school will attempt to reach parents or an alternate contact, identified on the
Waterford Graded School District Student Information Card completed at the time of registration. Ill or
injured students should be picked up at school as soon as possible. This is the parent’s responsibility.
The health room is for temporary use only
GIFTS AND STUDENT DELIVERIES (flowers/balloons, etc.)
We strongly discourage delivery of any form of gifts to students as this distracts from the educational
environment.
HARASSMENT BULLYING, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
It is a goal of Trailside School to maintain an atmosphere that is free from all forms of harassment.
Harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying and disorderly conduct will be dealt with in a serious
manner.
Harassment
Student harassment means behavior towards students based in whole or in part, on sex, race,
national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, homelessness status, marital or parental status,
sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disabiltiy which substantially interferes
with a student’s school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school
environment.
Bullying
Bullying is deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions intended to cause fear,
intimidation or harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. The
behavior may be motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, such as but not
limited to: age; national origin; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation;
physical attributes; physical or mental ability or disability; and social, economic or family status.
Bullying behavior can be:
1. Physical (e.g. assault, hitting or punching, kicking, theft, threatening behavior)
2. Verbal (e.g. threatening or intimidating language, teasing or name-calling, racist remarks)
3. Indirect (e.g. spreading cruel rumors, intimidation through gestures, social exclusion and
sending insulting messages or pictures by mobile phone or using the internet – also known
as cyber bullying)
Disorderly conduct
Disorderly conduct includes engaging in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous or unreasonably
loud conduct which causes or provokes a disturbance.
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or inappropriate
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verbal or physical contact which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individuals academic or
professional performance by creating a hostile, or offensive environment.
Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to the following:
verbal harassment or abuse
pressure for sexual activity
repeated remarks to a person with a sexual content or demeaning implication
unwelcome touching
Dealing with Bullying/Harassing Behavior (See attached form to report harassing behaviors)
Initial incidents of harassing behavior will be resolved at the lowest level with the intent to informally
resolve the situation. Repeat of any harassing behavior will be dealt with through a formal process
following School Board policy and may include a parent conference, disciplinary action and/or law
enforcement referral.
Students who feel that they are being harassed by another student should do the following:
Recognize: Identify the behavior as bullying/harrassment. Is it repetitive? Is there an imbalance
of power?
Stop: Using assertiveness skills, tell the bully to stop.
Walk Away: Remove yourself from the situation.
Report: Inform a trusted adult, teacher, counselor, staff member or principal.
Document the situation ( write down the time, date and location where the situation occurred).
Write down any people who witnessed the incident. Write down your assertive response. Keep
this documentation.
If the harassment is severe or does not stop after you have acted assertively, go to any teacher,
social worker, school counselor, staff member or principal. Students are reporting, not tattling.
If you are afraid to speak to a teacher alone, take a friend with you.
Bullying Consequences
First Incident:
Staff intervene and make sure reporter complete Bullying Report Form
Identify the behavior as bullying
State your expectation that the student will not engage in bullying behaviors
Share the consequences of continued bullying behavior
Second Incident:
Staff intervene and make sure reporter completes Bullying Report Form
Principal or School Counselor will meet with the student accused of bullying
Identify the behavior as bullying
State your expectation that the student will not engage in bullying behaviors
Issue a Behavior Detention
Contact the student’s parent(s)
Notify the student/parents that the police will be notified in the event of another incident
Third Incident:
Staff intervene and make sure reporter completes Bullying Report Form
School Administrator and Principal or School Counselor will meet with the student accused of
bullying
Identify the behavior as bullying
State your expectation that the student will not engage in bullying behaviors
Issue the next step Behavior Detention
Contact the student’s parent(s)
Contact the police
If student behavior is unusually sever, any steps of the referral process can be bypassed.
Policy #5136, #5516, #5517
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LIBRARY The library is open during most hours of the school day. The exact hours are determined at the beginning of each school year. Library books will be checked out to the students through a computer system. Students will be allowed to keep a book a specified period of time. If books are not returned on time, checkout privileges may be suspended and a fine may be charged. Students are responsible to pay for any damage to books while in their possession. The amount to be paid will be determined by the Librarian and the Principal. For any library books that are lost, the entire replacement cost will be charged. LOST AND FOUND A container for lost and found is located at school. Found articles are to be taken to the office. Lost articles will be returned upon identification. It is in the best interest of each student to have all school articles labeled. Several times throughout the school year unclaimed articles are given to charitable organizations. LUNCHROOM Rules of Behavior for the Cafeteria - All students are expected to use proper table manners and clean up their table area after the completion of their lunch.
1. Students are expected to display appropriate, well-mannered behavior. 2. When students finish eating hot lunch, they should scrape their tray, stack it on the counter and
place their silverware in the container provided. Place paper products in the wastebaskets. Leave the table and the floor as clean as you found it.
3. When students bring a cold lunch, it should be clearly labeled with their name. After students finish eating their cold lunch, they should throw away waste in the containers provided. Students should leave the table and floor as clean as they found it.
4. After students finish their meal they will go outside. On certain days when school personnel consider the weather conditions undesirable outside, arrangements will be made for students to stay inside.
5. No students will be allowed to leave the school grounds during noon hour. Milk Purchase - All students, those who bring lunch from home as well as those who buy a complete cafeteria lunch, must eat in the cafeteria. Those who bring a lunch from home may purchase milk. Types of drinks allowed - Students are encouraged to bring drinks that are nutritious. Soda is not allowed. Hot Lunch - A four-digit PIN number will be given to each student to use for all meal purchases. The PIN number will access the family account and may not be used by any other student. The student must make prepayments into their account. The cashier at the computer will deduct the price of the student’s lunch from his/her account while in line. Prepayments can be made by check or cash in a sealed envelope. The payments may be mailed or dropped in the hot lunch box at the school office. The following information should be on the outside of the envelope if dropped off at school or inside the envelope if mailed:
Student name Amount enclosed
All checks should be made out to Waterford Graded School District or W.G.S.D. Students who do not have enough lunch money in their account will receive a food item and milk at a reduced cost. Waterford Graded Joint #1 School District serves hot meals each day. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available
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on the School Lunch link fond on the district’s web site. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. In the operation of the child nutrition programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to USDA Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.
MEDICATION
Medications brought to school that do not meet the following requirements will not be given by school staff.
All prescription medications require a signed Medication Administration Request Form. These forms are available in the school office and on the school health/nurses website. Any non-prescription medication to be administered at school for more than 10 consecutive days requires a Physician signature. Parents will have up to 48 hours to submit completed authorizations to the school.
1. Medication to be given at school must be in the original container and must have:
A. Child's full name on the container. B. Name of drug on the container and dosage instructions. C. If the medication is a prescription drug:
1) Pharmacy name and phone number. 2) Prescription number. 3) Physician’s name.
2. A signed Medication Request Form from the parent/guardian must accompany the medication.
(A signed parent note can suffice up to 48 hours but must include the child’s full name, date, time and days to be given, and reasons for use.)
3. Supplies of non-prescription medication (Tylenol, Advil, Midol, cough drops, etc.) will not be kept
at school for occasional use by the student throughout the year unless a physician authorization is received.
4. All medication will be kept in a locked container or cabinet at school. The student will be supervised while taking the medication by designated and trained school personnel at a time conforming to the indicated schedule on the Medication Administration Request Form. Self-administered medications are an exception to this and require specific consent. A medication record will be kept for each student receiving medication at school with the exception of self-administered medications. Parents must notify the school when a drug is discontinued. A physician's order is required for any prescription medication dose change. A drug can be discontinued by the parent’s request. Verbal medication orders can only be taken by a registered nurse.
5. New Medication Administration Request Forms must be received at the start of each school year.
6. Parents are strongly encouraged to pick up all medications at the end of the school year. Any medications not picked up will be disposed of ten days after the end of the school year.
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7. All medications to be administered during the school hours are to be given through the office by trained school staff. The exception to this rule will be self-administered medication that will be allowed with parental and physician consent.
8. Students are responsible to report for medication at the appropriate time. If the student doesn’t show and the medication is not administered for three consecutive doses or three or more times in a two-week period, the parents will be notified. Students are to report to the office for their medication between classes.
9. Medication errors will be documented and the following persons will be notified immediately; school nurse, parent/guardian of student, school administrator and student’s physician.
Policy #5530, #5335, #5340
PARENTAL CONSENT FORM Trips to parks, museums, concerts or plays are occasionally planned by students and teachers. However, before a student can be allowed to participate in such an excursion, it is necessary that parental permission be obtained. Parents are requested to sign a consent form and return it to the school. We require the original parental form sent from the school be returned in order to attend the event. For most trips, the school will find it necessary to set a deadline by which the permission slips must be returned. Students who do not meet this deadline will not be allowed to attend the field trip.
PARENTAL CONSENT FOR FIELD TRIPS Parental notification will be provided prior to any field trip. This notification will also include any walking or bus shuttle trips taken in the community.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are welcome at Trailside School. A background check must be completed prior to
volunteering and these forms are available in the school office.
Policy #2340
PARKING/PICKING UP STUDENTS Parking - Parents are asked to park in marked and identified areas only. Parking in unauthorized areas could result in a police ticket. Picking Up Students - Parents are asked to require safety in crossing streets for students. This means using crosswalks and crossing guards where designated. Students are not allowed to cross between cars and busses when entering and exiting school. We encourage all parents to notify the school whenever there is a change in the normal procedure of transportation for going home. A note sent with your child at the beginning of the day is recommended versus calling at the end of the day when it gets very busy in the office.
Pick-up/Drop-off Procedure – At Trailside Elementary School, we place a great deal of emphasis on student safety. If your child is driven to and from school, please make sure to drop him/her off on the school side of the driveway. All too often, parents “double park” and students are dropped off or picked up from the outside lane of traffic and they need to cross between many cars. This is not a safe practice and it sets a bad example for our students. Also, if you park in the lot, please escort your children to and from the car. Staff members will not allow children to walk to and from cars in the lot without adult supervision. If you need to leave your vehicle to come into school for any reason, please park in one of the marked spaces in the lot and not in the driveway. Driveway parking is only for immediate drop-offs or pick-ups. Parents are also reminded that cars are not permitted to drive around the back of the building. Please Remember These Drop-Off and Pick-Up Rules:
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Children must enter and exit vehicles on the passenger side of the vehicle only (keeping them safely out of the lane of moving traffic).
Cars may pull up only to the curb and may not “double park” in order to pick up a child for any reason. Children may not walk between parked cars in order to board their parent’s “double parked” vehicle for any reason.
Drivers should not leave their vehicle and must remain seated in the driver’s seat in order to pull ahead when necessary (except to help a small child get into the car).
Cars must pull ahead to fill in the gaps that occur when a vehicle exits.
The curb is not a parking area and cars that are left parked there create a backup for everyone.
Parents parking in the parking lot for pickup are required to walk up the sidewalk to escort their child back to the car.
Cars should not block the road where busses need to exit.
No vehicles are allowed to drive behind the school between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM as these are the main times children are arriving to and leaving school.
Please use care on the roads around the school as some children walk home in areas without sidewalks.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The student accepts responsibility for all digital communication devices brought to school. The school will not be responsible or spend time investigating any lost, damaged, misplaced or stolen digital communication devices. Digital communication devices may not be used during the school day unless the teacher designates a specific education purpose. If there is no educational purpose, all communication devices must be turned off and stored in lockers. At no time may a cell-phone or other communication device be used in locker rooms or restrooms.
Policy #5136
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education is required unless excused by written request of the family physician. Parents may request a one or two-day excuse. This excuse must be presented in written form. However, anything beyond two days will require a physician’s excuse. Tie-type or velcro tennis shoes are a required school supply for Physical Education class and must be left at school. Slip-on type tennis shoes are not acceptable for physical education classes. The student's name should be on each shoe. The clean tennis shoes allow for a safer learning environment in the gym.
PLAYGROUND RULES All children shall play on the playground during recess periods and noon hours, except during inclement weather or with special permission of his/her teacher. Children should stop at the bathroom before coming to the lunchroom or going outside. Once they are outside, they are to remain outside unless permission is given by the Playground Supervisor. The teacher(s) on duty shall supervise all playground activities. Games that involve pushing or shoving are prohibited, and the playground equipment should be used in the manner for which it was intended. Safety is our primary concern on the playground.
Playground Rules: 1. Students should stay away from bicycle racks. 2. Play properly on all playground equipment. 3. Do not bring hard balls or golf balls. 4. Hard bats may only be used on the baseball diamonds. Only baseball bats provided by the
school may be used on the baseball diamonds. 5. No tackle football, piling on top of each other, play fighting or using karate kicks. 6. Skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, scooters, toys, and trading cards, etc. are not
permitted at school. 7. Students need to ask permission to leave the playground to retrieve playground balls, etc. 8. No candy, gum or eating is allowed on the playground at recess. 9. There is no throwing of snow or ice. No sliding on ice at recess.
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10. Harassment of others will not be allowed. This includes teasing, name-calling, threatening, or interfering with the activities of other students.
PROGRAMS (MUSIC) General music classes in grades 1st – 4th will present one concert per year. Attendance at this concert is strongly encouraged as lack of attendance may impact the grade. The fifth and sixth grade Band and Chorus students present a winter and spring concert annually. All children are expected to participate in all concert performances. A child’s grade will be affected by an unexcused absence. Attendance at these concerts is an important part of being a Band/Chorus member since these concerts are a major focus of the music program. Providing the music director with a written excuse, signed by the student’s parent/guardian will be necessary when an absence is unavoidable. The note should be given to the director before the concert that will be missed when possible. PROGRESS REPORTS Student progress reports will be sent home with the students in grades K-3 during the sixth (6th) week of each trimester. Parents with students in grades 4-6 will receive an e-mail notification that their child’s Progress Report is posted on-line. These progress reports provide students and parents with important information about the progress made by the student up to that week in the quarter. Parents should discuss the results of these progress reports with their children and it should be signed by the parent before it is returned to school.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following have no place at school: knives of any kind, weapons of any kind or anything that can be
used as a weapon or resembles a weapon, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, tobacco products in any form,
lighters, matches, drugs, look-a-like drugs, fireworks, explosive devices, spray devices, water guns,
articles of pornography, gang jewelry/paraphernalia, laser pointers or other items not conducive to a safe,
orderly environment or the primary mission of this school. All the above listed items, as well as anything
which causes problems of control at school or on the bus, will be confiscated until claimed by parents.
Police will be contacted as appropriate.
Policy #5512
PUBLICATIONS The yearbook is ordered second semester and distributed in the spring. It contains individual pictures of students, teachers and staff. Photographs of extra-curricular activities and other school events are also included. PUPIL-TEACHER & PARENT CONFERENCES Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for October. Teacher-requested conferences are scheduled for February. The parent teacher conferences are a valuable part of the education program. They provide an opportunity for teachers, parents, and students to review the child’s progress. Parent conferences are encouraged and can be arranged at any time during the school year to discuss special concerns regarding their child’s progress. Parents wanting to make appointments should call their child’s school (teacher). We ask that parents take their concerns to the teacher first. If, after several conferences, a parent/guardian feels that their problem has not been sufficiently addressed, they should call the Principal for an appointment to discuss the situation further.
REPORT CARDS At the early elementary K-3 levels, students will be assessed at their level of development and mastery of skills/concepts in all subjects. Daily work, class participation, homework and unit assessments may be used to evaluate the progress of each child. Social development, work habits and school conduct will also be noted on the child’s report card.
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The Third Grade Report Card will be a transitional one that consists of two different grading systems. Developmental grades are given in Reading and Language Arts while letter grades are given in Math, Science and Social Studies. Report cards for grades 4-6 are a comprehensive measurement which include the topics of Unit Assessments, Daily Workmanship/Homework and Classroom Participation. The grading measurement indicates an individual mastery of concepts learned and/or areas needing improvement toward mastery. Grading System for students in 3rd through 6th:
A. Advanced, achievement beyond mastery B. Proficient, achievement includes mastery of the important knowledge and concept C. Basic, achievement includes mastery of most of the important knowledge and skills D. Minimal performance, achievement is limited in the content areas E. Failure, has not shown progress F. Incomplete, work has not been completed due to extenuating circumstances (illness,
injury, etc.). Work must be made up in two weeks.
SCHOOL GROUNDS BEHAVIOR
In order to provide an environment that is safe, healthy, and free of disruption, proper behavior on school
grounds is important. The following rules will be observed:
No eating or drinking
No public displays of affection are permitted
No loitering
No running
No shoving/horseplay/touching/inappropriate language directed towards students or staff
No littering
No harassing behaviors
No profane language or inappropriate gestures SCHOOL PICTURES Pictures of every student are taken in the fall of each year. Information on school picture packages will be sent home from school and any picture packages may be ordered directly from the photographer.
SCHOOL TELEPHONES Student use of the school telephones will be limited to emergencies and the discretion of the teacher. The telephones should not be used to make social arrangements after school. These arrangements need to be made before the child arrives at school. The placement of telephones in every classroom can increase the amount of communication between parents and teachers. However, it is important that the instruction that takes place in our classrooms is not disrupted. Therefore, telephones will not ring directly in the classroom from outside our phone system during school hours. If you attempt to reach a teacher during instructional hours, it will be necessary for you to leave a voice message. Should it be an emergency, you can press "0" and your call will be relayed to the building office so they can address your concern.
SMOKING
Students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco and nicotine products (including electronic
cigarettes) at all times in all school buildings, and while attending any District-sponsored function, and at
any other time that a student is under the supervision of school district authority.
Possession of tobacco products or electronic cigarettes by anyone under the age of 18 violates state law
and local municipal ordinances. The following action will be taken with students found in possession of
tobacco products:
The student will be suspended out of school. Parents will be contacted. Police will be notified of
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ordinance violation.
Possession of lighters or matches will result in confiscation and notification of parents. A second incident
will result in parent notification and further disciplinary action.
Policy #5512
STUDENT RIGHTS
The law recognizes that students have certain rights. While exercising their rights and privileges,
students may not interfere with the rights of others.
1. Each student has the right to an educational program appropriate to their needs and abilities.
2. Each student has the right to attend school without fear of physical threat, harm or verbal abuse.
3. Every student has the right to the use of lockers, desks and other school equipment which has
been assigned to them. The items remain the property of the school and subject to school
regulations.
4. Each student has the right to be dressed and groomed as the parent/guardian chooses within the
limits of health/safety and non-interference with the purpose of school.
5. Each student who is transported by bus has the right to be safe and not subjected to discourteous
behavior.
6. Each student body has the right to establish an elected Student Council.
7. Each student has the right to respectfully express his/her opinion as long as it does not disrupt
school operation.
Policy #5500
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Trailside is going to promote a safe, healthy environment for students and staff. Students need to accept
responsibility for their behaviors and meet certain expectations. To foster a positive school climate, the
following actions at school or school related activities will result in disciplinary action:
Cheating/plagiarism
Disorderly or disruptive conduct
Disrespectful conduct to teachers / staff / students / or any one in the Trailside building
False fire alarm setting
Fighting, either verbal or physical
Fire-setting or other forms of arson
Forgery
Harassing / threatening / intimidation / extortion
Inappropriate language/music
Littering
Loitering
Misuse, destruction, or any type of vandalism of school equipment and facilities
Sexual harassment or assault
Snowballs
Tardiness
Theft
TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY
Internet Safety and Acceptable Use policy for Students:
The Waterford Graded School District has developed specific policies and rules regarding student use of
technology services. Examples of technology services for this policy include but are not limited to the
Internet, social networking sites, personal web-pages, blogs, e-mail, electronic storage media usage, etc.
Studens wishing to use school facilities to access technology services must agree to abide by the
following use rules:
a. Student use of technology services must be authorized by a teacher and there must be a
supervising staff member present in the same room when students utilize techonology services.
The supervising staff member assumes responsibility for monitoring the usage of school district
equipment in compliance with board policies: anti-harassment and anti-discrimination for
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example. The parent assumes responsibility for monitoring the home usage of school district
equipment.
b. Personal use of e-mail, the Internet and all other technology must be consistent with the policies
and objectives of the district. (See all technology policies: CIPA and N-CIPA, Piracy, Web Page,
as examples but not limited to board approved policies).
c. Use of school technology equipment, at all times, is for educational purposes only.
d. Any use of technology services to facilitate illegal activity is prohibited. For example: plagiarism,
piracy, misrepresentation and copyright violations.
e. Use of technology services to access or reproduce, forward or download obscene of
pornographic materials is prohibited.
f. Any personal use of technology services for commercial or for-profit purposes is prohibited,
including product endorsement. This also includes buying, selling and bartering, including but not
limited to the use of credit cards.
g. The disruption of on-line service, supporting equipment or the information available on it is
prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: tampering with hardware or software, vandalizing
data, introducing or promoting computer viruses, attemtping to gain access to restructed
information or networks, or violating copyright laws.
h. The use of technology services to harass other users or to transmit materials likely to be
offenseive or objectional to recipients is prohibited.
i. Technology service users are to protect themselves and others by limiting the issuance of
addresses or telephone numbers, identification numbers and passwords through on-line
technology services. On-line computer services are not private. A password is not an indicator of
personal privacy from school district monitoring.
j. Student use of on-line computer and technology services is subject to being monitored. Although
the school district retains the right to monitor and perform periodic inspections regarding email
and internet use, as well as the right to confiscate any equipment used in violation of school
district policies, harassing behavior and intimidation should be reported to the principal.
k. All school district issued equipment and all data generated, received or stored on such equipment
are the property of the Waterford Graded Scholl District. There is no expectation of privacy when
using the school district’s equipment, including all email activity and Internet use.
l. A parent/guardian permission letter must be signed by both the parent/guardian and the student
and returned to the student’s classroom in order to access district technology.
m. Use of district technology is a privilege, not a right, and as such students violating the above rules
regarding technology services may be subject to disciplinary measures, up to and including
expulsion. They also may be denied future technology services access and will be reported to
the police or proper authority if in violation of law.
n. Staff violating the above rules regarding technology services may be subject to disciplinary
measures, up to and including termination of employment. They also may be denied future
technology services access and will be reported to the police or proper authority if in violation of
law.
o. Blocking and filtering technology is in place to protect against visual depictions considered
obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors.
CROSS REF: Directory Data Policy
Policy # 5136, #5722, #7540.03
Internet Use Policy Revised: August 2011
VANDALISM / DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Damage or vandalism to school, staff or other student's property must be paid for by the student
responsible. If the actions are deliberate rather than accidental or due to carelessness, additional
disciplinary action may be taken.
Gross vandalism will result in police intervention.
Policy #5136.01, #5513
VISITORS
Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the school. As a courtesy please make prior arrangements with
the classroom teacher. School-age friends or relatives of students are not allowed to visit during school
hours. All visitors should report to the office and must sign in and receive a visitor badge to be worn while
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in the building.
Visitor Badge - After the school day begins for the students, the school does have a locked door policy for the safety and security of the students. All outside doors into the school will be locked except for the main entrance of the school. All visitors must use the main entrance and let your presence be known to the school office. A sign-in sheet will be used for all visitors. Visitors who are in the building must wear a visitor badge that is received after signing in. Parent/Guardian Visitors to the Classroom - You are welcome to pick up and drop off materials at your child’s classroom prior to the beginning or after the school day ends. During the school day, please drop off the materials at the main office. The staff requests that these unscheduled visits are not for the purpose of holding a parent/teacher conference. To ensure the necessary time needed for a conference, we ask that all conferences be scheduled ahead of time. Students will not be given access to a classroom after the teacher has left for the day. Student Visitations - Student visitations from children in other school districts are discouraged. No visitors are permitted the day before or the day after a vacation, or during the first and last week of school. Students who wish to bring a visitor to school must make arrangements with the building Principal and have a signed note from the parent at least two days prior to the visit. If advance arrangements are not made, the student visitor will be required to leave.
Policy #9150
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WATERFORD GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT NO. 1
CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT
The District owes its students the opportunity to attend school free from unnecessary and unwarranted
distraction and disruption. The District must address the students who are unwilling, unready or unable to
avail themselves of the opportunity for an education by approving procedures which warrant, at a
minimum, that the student be removed temporarily from the class or activity. Such removal serves the
multiple purposes of eliminating (minimizing) the disruption, of reinforcing the District’s strong commitment
to an appropriate education environment, and of allowing a “cooling off” period, for disciplinary or other
reasons, short of suspension or expulsion.
Furthermore, the Waterford Graded School Board recognizes and accepts the legal duty to make the
district’s schools as free as possible from the dangers of violence, weapons, drugs, and other behavior
harmful to the educational environment. This duty is enforced through the district’s policy on suspension
and expulsion, which provides procedures by which students may be removed from the school
environment either temporarily or permanently. A student’s conduct, or the best interests of the student
and the other members of the class, may warrant long term removal from the class. Long term removal
may, but need not always, be for disciplinary reasons.
Student behavior that is dangerous, disruptive, unruly, or that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach
effectively will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such behavior may be subject to removal
from class and placement as outlined below. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary action
in accordance with established Board policies and school rules. Beginning August 1, 1999, a teacher
employed by the Waterford Graded School District may temporarily remove a pupil from the teacher's
class if the pupil violates the terms of this Code of Student Conduct.
Where a teacher believes that the best interests of the student and/or the class require long term
removal, the teacher should so notify the building administrator in writing. Such statement should set
forth as clearly and completely as possible (a) the basis for the removal request; (b) the alternatives,
approaches and other steps considered or taken to avoid the need for the removal; (c) the impact,
positive and negative, on the removed student; and (d) the impact, positive and negative, on the rest of
the class.
In addition, long term removal of a student will be possible if the building principal upholds a teacher’s
recommendation that a student be removed from the class for a longer period of time. Removal from
class under this Code does not prohibit the District from pursuing or implementing other disciplinary
measures, including but not limited to detention, suspension or expulsion, of the conduct for which the
student was removed.
This code of classroom conduct applies to all students in grades K-8.
STUDENT REMOVAL FROM CLASS. Any student may be temporarily removed from class under this
Code by a teacher of that class. For the purpose of this Code, “student” means any student enrolled in
the District, exchange student, or student visitor to the District’s schools.
Any student may be removed on a long-term basis from a class based upon the request of a
teacher as upheld and implemented at the discretion of the building administrator.
For the purposes of this Code, a “class” is any class, meeting or activity which students attend, or
in which they participate while in school under the control or direction of the District. This
definition of “class” includes, without limitation, regular classes, special classes, resource room
sessions, labs, library time, counseling groups, assemblies, study halls, lunch or recess. “Class”
also includes regularly scheduled District-sponsored extracurricular activities, either during or
outside of school hours. Such activities include, by example and without limitation, District-
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sponsored field trips, after-school clubs, and sporting activities.
A “teacher” is any certified instructor, counselor, nurse or administrator in the employ of the
District.
A “teacher of that class” means the regularly assigned teacher of the class, or any teacher
assigned to teach, monitor, assist in or oversee the class. This definition includes, without
limitation, any assigned substitute teacher, proctor, monitor, or group leader.
A teacher may remove a student from class for the following reasons:
A student may be removed from class for conduct or behavior which (a) violates the District’s
policies regarding suspension or expulsion; (b) violates the behavioral rules and expectations set
forth in the Student Handbook; (c) is disruptive, dangerous or unruly; or (d) which otherwise
interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively.
Removal is a serious measure, and should not be imposed in an arbitrary, casual or inconsistent manner.
It is neither possible nor necessary to specify every type of improper or inappropriate behavior, or every
inappropriate circumstance, that would justify removal under this Code. A teacher’s primary responsibility
is to maintain an appropriate educational environment for the class as a whole.
In ordinary circumstances and in practical terms, a teacher’s decision to remove a student temporarily
from class will stand. However, there may be circumstances when the building administrator may,
exercising his or her discretion, overrule the teacher’s decision to remove the student, and return the
student to class.
a. Behavior that violates the District’s policies on suspension and expulsion.
Policies regarding suspension are described in the student handbook. It should be noted that
decisions regarding suspension are made by building administrators, and recommendations for
expulsion are made by the District’s central administration. Thus, a teacher’s decision to remove
a student from class for behavior that violates the District’s policies regarding suspension and
expulsion may, but does not necessarily, mean that the student will also be suspended or
expelled.
b. Behavior that violates the behavioral rules and expectations in the Student Handbook.
The Student Handbook contains behavioral expectations for the individual schools in the District.
These rules and expectations are generally explained and discussed with the students near the
beginning of each school year. Such discussions should include an explanation of this Code and
the District’s policy regarding removal.
c. Behavior which is disruptive, dangerous or unruly.
The following behaviors are disruptive, dangerous or unruly and would result in a classroom
teacher immediately removing a student from class:
1. The student is in possession of a weapon including knives or other items that could
reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm to persons in the classroom.
2. The student is in violation of District alcohol or other drug policies.
3. The student exhibits behavior which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive classroom
environment either for staff or other students. This would include sexual or other harassment
and physical or verbal abuse.
4. Fighting: A quarrel or conflict between students which causes injury or has the potential for
injury.
5. The student pushes or strikes another student in an inappropriate manner.
6. The student pushes or strikes a staff member.
7. The student exhibits behavior that causes the teacher or other student(s) to fear for their
physical or psychological safety. This could include: Using, threatening to use, or urging
others to use violence, force, threats, or intimidation which interferes with the orderly
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operation of the classroom.
Physical confrontations or verbal/physical threats. The student is taunting, inciting, or
encouraging a fight or disruption. The student is restricting another person’s freedom to
properly utilize classroom facilities or equipment.
8. The student causes disruption, intimidation, or provokes confrontation or classroom
disruption through the use of gang or group symbols, gestures, posturing or language.
9. Possession of fireworks, explosive devices, spray devices, water guns or laser pens, or
articles of pornography.
d. Behaviors which interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively.
The following behaviors can be expected to interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach
effectively. Students who exhibit these behaviors would be in violation of the school’s Code of
Conduct and subject to removal from the classroom by the teacher:
1. The student is tardy to the class on a regular and repeated basis as defined in the student
handbook.
2. Inappropriate throwing of objects in the classroom.
3. Inappropriate (non-threatening) language, including vulgarities and obscenities.
4. Excessive disruptive talking.
5. Dressing or grooming in manner that presents a danger to health, safety or causes classroom
disorder.
6. Disrespectful conduct to teachers/staff including: Deliberate classroom interruptions or
disruptions.
Refusing to following directions of teacher or other staff. Confronting staff members
argumentatively.
7. Deliberate violation of reasonable established classroom rules or procedures.
8. Vandalism, willful damage to school property or the property of students or staff.
9. Repeatedly or deliberately reporting to class without necessary materials to participate in
class.
10. Possession of tobacco or tobacco products.
11. Theft of property either from another individual or the school.
12. Possession of beepers, cellular phones or any other two-way communication devices,
lighters, matches, gang jewelry/paraphernalia, electronic devices or other items not
conducive to a safe, orderly environment or the primary mission of the school.
OTHER, NONDISCIPLINARY REASONS FOR REMOVAL OF A STUDENT FROM CLASS
A teacher may believe that a student should be removed from the class for the good of the student and in
the best interests of the class as a whole. Such reasons may, but need not be disciplinary in nature, and
include, for the purposes of illustration and without limitation, irreconcilable personality differences or
issues between the student and other students, or between the student and the teacher.
PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING A STUDENT FROM CLASS
Except where the behavior is extreme, a teacher will follow the established classroom behavior rules and
include a warning that continued misbehavior may lead to the removal of the student from class. When
the teacher determines that removal is appropriate, the teacher will take one of the following courses of
actions as appropriate:
a. Notify the office through the intercom that a student is being removed from class. Instruct the
student to go to the main office for the period of removal.
b. Obtain coverage for the class and escort the student to the main office.
c. Seek assistance from the main office or other available staff. When assistance arrives, the
teacher or the other adult should accompany the student to the main office.
When the student arrives at the main office, they will be given the opportunity to explain, in writing, what
occurred. The building administrator or assistant principal should give the student an opportunity to
briefly explain the situation. If the building administrator or designee is not available immediately upon
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the student’s arrival, the student should be taken to the designed area, and the administrator or designee
should speak to the student as soon as possible thereafter. For the purposes of short-term removal, it is
not necessary to obtain witnesses or to otherwise verify the student’s or teacher’s accounts of the
situation.
Within twenty four (24) hours or one business day of the removal, whichever is longer, the teacher shall
submit to the building principal or designee a short and concise written explanation.
PLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Each building principal shall designate a room or other suitable place where students shall remain during
any period of removal from the classroom.
Students who are removed by their teacher must immediately and directly go, or be taken, to the main
office. For the duration of the removal, the student shall:
Trailside. Based on State Statute 118.164(3)
The building principal or designee shall place a student who has been removed from a class by a teacher
in one of the following alternative educational settings:
1. The class from which the student was removed if after weighing the interests of the removed
student, the other students in the class and the teacher, the principal or designee determines that
readmission to the class is the best or only alternative.
2. Another instructional setting.
3. Another class in the school or another appropriate place in the school.
4. An alternative education program approved by the Board. State law defines this as an
instructional program approved by the School Board that utilizes successful alternative or
adaptive school structures and teaching techniques and that is incorporated into existing,
traditional classrooms or regularly scheduled curricular programs or that is offered in place of
regularly scheduled curricular programs.
Step 1
Student is removed from class for a non-dangerous behavior.
Student would not return to that class that day. Student would enter the established office discipline referral
process and receive the associated consequences established in the Trailside progressive disciplining system
(located in the Student Handbook). Student would return to classes as soon as possible and would return to
the class from which they were referred, the next day. This step could be repeated several times with
progressively more severe consequences to the student.
The next three steps could occur in any order based upon individual circumstances.
Step 2 (Option 3 from sec.118.64 (3)
Student is placed in a different class section with the same teacher.
Step 3 (Option 2 from sec.118.64 (3)
Student is placed with a different teacher for the same class (subject).
Step 4 In-School Suspension
Students could be suspended in-school through several paths:
a. The student, after multiple office referrals (removals from class), could be
suspended through the progressive disciplinary consequences currently in
place at Trailside School. Refer to Trailside Handbook.
b. A student could be suspended immediately if the behavior is dangerous or severe.
This in-school suspension program would require a classroom staffed throughout the day. Suspended students
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would spend their entire day in this room. They would eat lunch in this room. Bathroom breaks would be
supervised and at a time when all other students are in class. In short, these students would be totally isolated
from the school population.
The students would be supplied with assignments and materials by their classroom teachers. The teacher in charge
would work with these students to complete assignments so that these students did not fall behind
academically.
Students removed from a classroom by a teacher would report to this room until dealt with by office personnel.
Office personnel are not always available to immediately deal with office referrals, and disruptive or unruly
students should not be in the office work area.
Step 5 Alternative Educational Programming Option 1 from sec. 118.64 (3)
When a student has repeatedly shown that they are unable or unwilling to function in a regular classroom in a non-
disruptive manner, they would be placed in an alternative educational setting within the school.
This would be a classroom dedicated to programming in a similar fashion to the in-school suspension room. Each
student would be offered an individual 504 plan . This plan would set fourth specifically what portion of the
student’s day is spent in this room. This could vary from a program analogous to an in-school suspension to
a student spending only several periods per day in this setting. Length of a student’s stay in this program
would be determined by the 504 team.
This program would require staffing by at least one certified teacher or one instructional aide.
Although this is listed as Step 6, students would not have to serve an in-school suspension prior to this step.
Step 6 Out-of-School Suspensions
Out-of-school suspensions would normally be reserved for students whose behavior is a threat or dangerous to
themselves or others. The behaviors listed under the heading disruptive, dangerous, or unruly could all lead to
immediate out-of-school suspension.
Out-of-school suspension will follow established due process procedures.
With an adequate and appropriate in-school suspension program, out-of-school suspensions would be minimal.
Many students suspended out-of-school will have no supervision during the day, and in addition, will fall
farther behind academically.
Step 7 Expulsion
Expulsion proceedings will follow established School Board policy and procedures.
DURATION OF A SHORT TERM REMOVAL
Removal is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly either by the teacher or the student. In most cases,
a student shall remain in the designated area for at least the duration of the class or activity from which he/she
was removed, or for no longer than two hours. Prior to allowing a student to resume his/her normal schedule,
the building principal or designee shall speak to the student to determine whether the student is, or appears to
be, ready and able to return to class without a recurrence of the behavior for which the student was removed.
In the event it is not deemed appropriate to return the student to regular classes, the building administrator or
designee shall either retain the student in the designated area or, when necessary, appropriate and practicably,
shall take steps to have the student sent home.
PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION PROCESS
a. As soon as possible, the building administrator shall inform parent or guardian that their child has been
removed from class and an explanation of the reasons for the removal will be given.
b. The principal has the option of requiring a parent conference before the student is returned to class based upon
the severity of the situation.
c. A letter will be mailed home to the parent or guardian summarizing the incident and all actions taken when a
student is removed from the classroom under the Code of Classroom Conduct.
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STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS DISABLED UNDER I.D.E.A.
Different rules and considerations apply to students identified as requiring special education services under the
I.D.E.A. or Section 504. In particular, placement for such students is a decision of the student’s I.E.P. team,
subject to stringent procedural safeguards, and cannot be made unilaterally by teachers or the administration.
In addition, most students covered by the I.D.E.A. should have a behavior plan, which will address (a)
whether and to what extent the student should be expected to conform to the behavioral requirements
applicable to non-disabled students; and (b) alternative consequences or procedures for addressing behavioral
issues. It is highly advisable that all I.E.P. teams address these issues, and this Code, at least annually, setting
forth the consensus of the I.E.P. team regarding behavioral expectations and consequences.
Notwithstanding these issues, students identified as requiring special education services under the I.D.E.A. or
Section 504 may, in general, be temporarily removed from class under the same terms and conditions as non-
disabled students.
For the reasons noted above, no change in placement for more than ten (10) school days may be made for a
student with disabilities outside of the I.E.P. process. This ten (10) day limit applies to out-of-school
suspensions, as well as days of removal. Policy #443.10 Adopted: May 17, 1999