WARRIORS

2017-2018

Wiesbaden High School Parent/Student Handbook

Website: www.wies-hs.eu.dodea.edu

School Address

Wiesbaden High School Unit 24313 Box 88

APO, AE 09005-4313 DSN: 314.337.2260

International Address Wiesbaden High School

Texas Strasse 190 65189 Wiesbaden-Hainerberg

Tel: +49.0611.705.2260

This handbook belongs to:

Student Name

Seminar Teacher

Wiesbaden High School is a member of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

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WELCOME MESSAGE

August 2017

Dear Parents and Students:

On behalf of the entire school staff, welcome to Wiesbaden High School, home of the Warriors.

This school year we will open the doors of the first 21st-century-designed high school in DoDEA! The newly completed campus includes the main building, the specialized-curriculum building, the multi-purpose room (MRP), and the gymnasium. The new main building design includes “neighborhoods” with flexible walls, studio instructional spaces, student collaboration hubs, and teacher collaboration spaces. The commons area and black box theatre offer flexible spaces as well.

Maintaining high academic standards for college and career readiness is our central focus. This focus aligns with DoDEA’s Priority 1: We must strengthen DoDEA’s standards-based educational system by transitioning to: college- and career-ready standards that are infused with rigor and relevancy; a common standards-aligned curriculum; a common instructional framework; and, a common assessment system. Wiesbaden High School curricular and extra-curricular programs are designed around Priority 1, with the goal of seeking excellence in all we do.

We look forward to working with you in our joint effort to provide each student with a successful, productive, and rewarding educational experience. Your full participation and active involvement in the educational program can make a valuable contribution to success in achieving this goal. Students are encouraged to engage actively in their own learning and to be involved in the life of the school. Wiesbaden High School celebrates the individual talents and collective efforts of our students. We are confident that each student will find a place both to thrive and to contribute to the spirit that makes Wiesbaden High School special. Parents are encouraged to visit the school, join the School Advisory Council (SAC), Booster Club, or other parent organization, and become fully involved in your student’s educational process.

This handbook has been prepared to identify those school policies and procedures that have been established to protect the health, safety and welfare of students. Further, it is our intent to foster the best possible environment in which students may grow, develop and learn.

Wiesbaden High School is always open to hearing your suggestions, questions, and concerns. You may call or send an email requesting an appointment, Wiesbaden DSN: 337-2260, Civilian: 0611-705-2260, or stop by the Main Office.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve this military community and look forward to a rewarding, successful, and enjoyable year together!

Sandra Whitaker Michael Jimerson

Principal Assistant Principal

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Handbook Sections

I: Academic Information 10

II: Support Services 20

III: Health And Safety 22

IV: Attendance 24

V: Discipline 28

VI: General Information 41

VII: Transportation 48

VIII: Extra-Curricular Activities 49

IX: Parent/Community Partnerships 53

X: Athletic Handbook 54

Table of Contents

Acceleration 10

Athletic Handbook 54

Attendance Policy/Procedures 24

Bell Schedule 7

Blue/Gold Planner 9

Calendar 6

Computer Use Policies 34

Discipline 28

Dress Code 35

Four Year Planning Document 14

Grading Policy 13

Graduation Requirements 13

Handbook Acknowledgement Form 65

Honor Roll 15

Inclement Weather 43

Incomplete Grades 15

Lunch 44

Report Cards 17

Seminar 18

Table of Consequences 40

Transcripts 18

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MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS DoDEA MISSION STATEMENT Educate, Engage, and Empower Each student to succeed in a dynamic world.

DoDEA VISION STATEMENT To be among the world’s leaders in education, enriching the lives of military-connected students and the communities in which they live.

WIESBADEN HIGH SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT

To ensure that students acquire the necessary learning, social, and communication skills to be productive, ethical, and healthy citizens in a global environment.

CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT (CSI)

CSI is a required, on-going process of school accreditation. It is geared toward targeting local educational challenges and setting SMART goals for improved student performance. Wiesbaden High School is an accredited member of AdvancED. In SY2017-2018, DoDEA-Europe-East will participate in the AdvancED District Accreditation process. Goal 1: Over the next three years, all students will improve reading proficiency as measured by annual DCAS and PSAT scores. Goal 2: Over the next three years, Wiesbaden High School will implement effective professional learning collaboration teams that improve professional practice as evidenced by team minutes and the Europe-East Collaboration Rubric.

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

Goal 1: Student Excellence Challenge each student to maximize his or her potential and to excel academically, socially, emotionally and physically for life, college and career readiness.

Goal 2: School Excellence Develop and sustain each school to be high-performing within an environment of innovation, collaboration, continuous renewal and caring relationships.

Goal 3: Talent Excellence Recruit, develop and empower a diverse, high-performing team to maximize achievement for each student.

Goal 4: Organizational Excellence Build a great, enduring and responsive organization that provides the appropriate resources, direction and services in pursuit of highest student achievement.

Goal 5: Outreach Excellence Foster family, school and community partnerships to expand educational opportunities for students.

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Military Chain of Command

DoDEA Chain of Command

Department of Defense, Secretary of Defense Mr. Jim Mattis USAG Wiesbaden Garrison Commander Col. Todd Fish DSN 337-1300 Deputy to the Wiesbaden Garrison Commander Mr. Doug Earle DSN 337-1300 School Liaison Officer Mr. Peter Witmer DSN 548-9305

Director of Dependents Schools Mr. Thomas Brady Arlington, Virginia

email: director.dodea@hq.dodea.edu

Director of DoDEA-Europe Area Dr. Dell McMullen

Wiesbaden, Germany e-mail: director.europe@eu.dodea.edu

Superintendent of DoDEA Europe-East

Dr. Elizabeth Dunham Kaiserslautern, Germany

e-mail: liz.dunham@eu.dodea.edu DSN 545-1774

CIV 0611-143-545-1774

Principal of Wiesbaden High School Dr. Sandra Whitaker

e-mail: sandra.whitaker@eu.dodea.edu DSN 337-2260

CIV 0611-705-2260

Assistant Principal of Wiesbaden High School Mr. Michael Jimerson

e-mail: michael.jimerson@eu.dodea.edu DSN 337-2260

CIV 0611-705-2260

Classroom Teacher e-mail: First.Last@eu.dodea.edu

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Wiesbaden High School CALENDAR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018

First Semester

August 21 Reporting Date for Teachers

August 23 WHS New Family Orientation, 1400-1515

August 25 Garrison Welcome Back Event, 1100 @ Base Exchange WHS Open Tours of New Campus, 1500-1600

August 28 First Day of School – Welcome Back, Warriors!

September 4 Labor Day (No School)

September 12 WHS Open House, 1530 (Info Booths), 1630-1800 (Visit Classrooms)

September 29 CCR Professional Development Day for Wiesbaden Schools (No School for Students)

October 6 Annual Federal Training and Complex PD Day (No School for Students)

October 9 Columbus Day (No School)

October 11 PSAT for Grades 9-11; Senior Class Activities during testing

November 2 End 1st

Quarter

November 3 Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)

November 6 Begin 2nd

Quarter

November 9 Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

November 10 Veterans’ Day Observance (No School)

November 17 CCR Professional Development Day for Wiesbaden Schools (No School for Students)

November 23-24 Thanksgiving Observance (No School)

December 12 Accelerated Withdrawal Date (Students must be in attendance the entire day prior to date)

December 18 Winter Recess Begins (No School)

January 3 School Resumes

January 15 Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Day (No School)

January 25 End of 2nd

Quarter/1st

Semester

January 26 Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)

Second Semester

January 29 Begin 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester

February 2 CCR Professional Development Day for Wiesbaden Schools (No School for Students)

February 5 Professional Development Day for Wiesbaden Schools (No School for Students)

February 16 Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

February 19 Presidents’ Day (No School)

March 5-9 Standardized Testing (TENTATIVE)

March 29 End of 3rd

Quarter

March 30 Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)

April 2-6 Spring Recess (No School)

April 9 School Resumes/Begin 4th

Quarter

April 16 CCR Professional Development Day for Wiesbaden Schools (No School for Students)

May 7-18 Advanced Placement Exams

May 17 Accelerated Withdrawal Date (Students must be in attendance the entire day prior to date)

May 25 PROPOSED DATE: DCAS Training in Afternoon

May 28 Memorial Day (No School)

June 10 Proposed Date for Graduation

June 14 Last Day of School - Half Day for Students - End 4th

Quarter/2nd

Semester

June 15 Teacher Work Day – No School for Students

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SAT AND ACT DATES SAT Dates (Wiesbaden High School code is 576360 and the testing code is 57792) October 7, 2017 December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 ACT Dates (Wiesbaden High School code is 576360 and the testing code is 866440) *Pick up an international surcharge waiver form from your counselor BEFORE REGISTERING to avoid the overseas surcharge fee. September 9, 2017 October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018

BELL SCHEDULE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Warning Bell 0750

Blue/Gold 1 0755-0925

Blue/Gold 2 0930-1055

Lunch 1055-1140

Blue/Gold 3 1145-1310

Blue 4/Seminar 1315-1440

Tentative Athletic Championship Dates Tentative DoDEA-Europe Student Activities

Oct. 4-5 Golf Oct. 28-Nov 3 Creative Connections Oct. 26-28 Tennis Dec. 3-8 STEMposium

Oct. 28 Cross Country Jan. 8-12 Educators Rising Nov. 2-4 Volleyball Jan. 16-19 Jazz Seminar

Nov. 4 Football Jan. 24-29 THIMUN Jan. 27 Marksmanship Feb. 14-16 Culinary Faire Feb. 10 Wrestling (Sectionals) Feb. 25-Mar. 2 International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI)

Feb. 16-17 Wrestling (Europeans) Mar. 12-17 Honors Music Festival Feb. 21-24 Basketball Mar. 20-23 Model United States Senate (MUSS) Feb. 21-24 Cheer Mar. 28-31 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) May 16-19 Soccer Apr. 12-15 Drama Festival May 24-26 Baseball Apr. 29 Army Drill Finals May 24-26 Softball TBD Robotics May 25-26 Track & Field

Thursday (Early Release Day)

Warning Bell 0750

Blue/Gold 1 0755-0910

Blue/Gold 2 0915-1025

Blue/Gold 3 1030-1140

Lunch 1140-1220

Blue 4/Seminar 1230-1340

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School History & Traditions

History

Originally students from Wiesbaden attended an American high school in Frankfurt. In 1948, facilities

were made available in a former German school building on Lahnstrasse to accommodate the Wiesbaden High School population of 56 students and nine faculty members. In 1949-50, the students and faculty chose to name their school General H. H. Arnold High School, honoring a five-star general

who held the position of General of the Army Air Forces and General of the Air Force during and immediately after World War II. The school moved to its location at Hainerberg in January 1955, and the

building was officially dedicated on 27 February 1955. In 2006, General H. H. Arnold High School officially became Wiesbaden High School.

Over the years the school has experienced many changes in population. The peak population of 1,809 students occurred in the 1972-1973 school year. In an interesting twist of fate, students from Frankfurt

High School joined Wiesbaden High School in 1995, as changing political events brought about the closing of the Frankfurt community. Other school populations that have joined Wiesbaden High School

include Bad Kreuznach in 2001, Hanau in 2008, and Heidelberg in 2013. Construction for the new campus began in 2009 and was completed in several phases. From 2011 to

2014, the gymnasium, the multi-purpose building, and the specialized curriculum building were added to the existing school campus. In 2017 construction of the current building was completed, and

Wiesbaden High School became the first 21st-century-designed high school in Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe.

Traditions

Mascot: The Warrior is a brave, competitive

individual who takes pride in the environment and

respects others. Just as the Indian warrior

exemplifies bravery and sportsmanship in the

hunt, the Wiesbaden Warrior is a true, proud

individual in all undertakings. The colors that

adorn the Wiesbaden Warrior are the blue of the

sky and the gold at the end of the rainbow.

School Crest: The senior class has always assumed

responsibility for the protection of our mystic,

mosaic symbol, the “Old Warrior,” which was

donated by the student council of 1957-1958.

When the crest is walked upon, the “Old Warrior”

is said to groan and turn in his grave just as he

does when our Warriors come home in defeat

from competition. The crest was salvaged from the

previous building prior to demolition and is

installed as a display in the current facility.

School Colors: The school colors are royal blue and

gold, adopted in 1948 from the city flag of

Wiesbaden.

Alma Mater: Miss Dorothy Maffeo, a former social

studies teacher, wrote the alma mater in 1954.

“High about the bustling city, Like a gem most rare,

Shines our Noble Alma Mater Wiesbaden High, all hail.

Hail, all hail dear Alma Mater. Green thy memories be.

By a bond of happy hours Are we bound to thee”

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BLUE/GOLD PLANNING CALENDAR Please note that this schedule may change. For the most current version, please visit the school website.

First Day 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

T.

Wkday 6

Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8Columbus

Day 9 10 PSAT 11 12 13

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

25 26 27 28

T.

Workda

y 29 30 31

1 End Q1 2

T.

Workda

y 3 1

Start Q2 6 7 8

Confere

nces 9Veterans

Day 10 4 5 6 7 8

13 14 15 16

T.

Workda

y 17 11 12 13 14 15

20 21 22

Thanksgi

ving 23 Recess 24 Winter 18 Recess 19 Recess 20 Recess 21 Recess 22

27 28 29 30 Recess 25 Recess 26 Recess 27 Recess 28 Recess 29

New Year

Day 1 Recess 2 3 4 5 1

T.

Workday 2

8 9 10 11 12

T.

Workday 5 6 7 8 9

MLK Jr.

Day 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15

Confere

nces 16

22 23 24

End of

Q2 25

T.

Workda

y 26 Pres. Day 19 20 21 22 23

Start Q3 29 30 31 26 27 28

1 2 Spring 2 Recess 3 Recess 4 Recess 5 Recess 6

5 6 7 8 9 Start Q4 9 10 11 12 13

12 13 14 15 16

T.

Workday 16 17 18 19 20

19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27

26 27 28 End Q3 29

T.

Workda

y 30 30

1 2 3 4 1

7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6

JUNEFE

ST 7 8

14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 End Q4 14

T.

Workday 15

21 22 23 24Tentative

1/2 Day 25Memorial

Day 28 29 30 31

May June

November December

FebruaryJanuary

March April

WIESBADEN HIGH SCHOOL

Blue-Gold Calendar 2017-2018

OctoberAugust/September

MON TUES WED THUR FRI MON TUES WED THUR FRI

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC INFORMATION

ACCELERATION A student whose sponsor is required to transfer with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders during the last twenty days of a semester may request acceleration privileges. Students are eligible to accelerate the first or second semester ONLY if their sponsor has PCS orders and the reporting date to the new duty station falls within 30-60 days of the scheduled last day of school. Acceleration requests for personal convenience or family travel prior to the end of the semester will not be approved. Acceleration is granted locally for PCS orders. The acceleration request must be initiated at least four weeks before the final school day. The DoDEA Area Office establishes the dates for acceleration. Students must be in attendance for the entire day prior to these dates. To be successful, students eligible for an accelerated program should have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and are required to have a passing grade in each course for which he/she seeks acceleration. Please realize that exercising your option to take the 30-60 lave could negatively affect your student’s academic performance. Students will receive high-school credit only if they successfully complete an acceleration plan along with final examinations. Students who do not complete an acceleration plan will receive a grade to date and no credit. 1. The sponsor must provide the school with a copy of the PCS orders and complete the registrar to complete the REQUEST FOR EARLY DEPARTURE FORM at least four weeks before the final school day. The request must contain the acceleration date, which should be no more than two days prior to the Port Call. The sponsor should provide the registrar with verification of the Port Call. Please note, individual teachers do not have the authority to grant acceleration. 2. Students receive an ACCELERATION OF CREDIT FORM from the registrar. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with teachers to develop a timeline for assignments and examinations. Students who do not complete an acceleration plan will receive a grade to date and no credit. 3. The student must complete all assignments and examinations successfully. A passing grade is needed in order to earn credit for the class; mere completion of the work will not suffice. 4. Two days prior to departure, students receive a STUDENT CLEARANCE FORM, which must be completed by teachers and other staff members before departure. 5. The student returns all forms to the registrar. At that time, payment for books or other items must be made before clearance can be completed. An updated transcript may not be immediately available. It will be sent as soon as possible. Parents must call ahead to arrange for records pick up. COURSE REQUESTS

The course request process is completed in the spring for the following school year. Teachers make recommendations for courses based on student performance, academic readiness for subsequent coursework, and graduation requirements. Student course requests are also made in the spring. Elective courses are chosen to meet a student’s future educational and vocational needs, and after consultation with the counselor. Course requests for a particular teacher will not be honored. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved with their students in making course requests. School guidance counselors are available to assist in designing an educational plan based on graduation requirements, college/career preparation, and student interests.

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CREDIT FROM OTHER SCHOOLS Students who transfer to Wiesbaden High School from other accredited schools will receive credit upon evaluation on the transcript. In cases where a transfer is in the middle of a grading period, the work being done at the time of transfer will be averaged with the work completed here to determine the grade at the end of the current reporting period. Students must be in attendance at least 20 instructional days in each class in order to grant credit. CURRICULUM GUIDES AND STANDARDS DoDEA provides Course Descriptions and Standards for subjects offered within the school's curriculum. You may access this information on the DoDEA website at www.dodea.edu . See teacher classroom websites, when applicable, for information such as syllabi and assignments. DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES Once schedules are issued in the fall, changes may be requested only if a student is in the wrong class or a teacher sees that a student is not properly placed. Courses may be added or dropped only prior to the completion of ten instructional days. Courses dropped within this time period will not appear on the transcript. No courses may be dropped after this time. Classes will not be changed for teacher preference. EARLY DEPARTURE/NOT DUE TO PCS Students Withdrawing: Teachers will give withdrawal grades only (not final grades) on the student’s last day at school. NO credit will be granted to students leaving early. Report cards will be mailed to the sponsor after proper checkout is completed. Students Returning: Complete a PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCE form. If the absence is for an unexcused reason, including a family trip, teachers are not required to allow make-up work, which may negatively affect a student’s grades and may potentially result in loss of credit. EARLY GRADUATION In unusual circumstances, requests for early graduation will be considered. According to regulation, students may be considered for early graduation if they have clearly demonstrated a scholastic aptitude or vocational readiness, if there is a financial need for early entry to the labor market, or if health or family concerns would be best served. A REQUEST FOR EARLY GRADUATION FORM with parental approval must be submitted in writing and must include a definite and comprehensive plan. The application must be submitted prior to course selection for grade 12 for those students desiring to graduate at the end of the first semester of their senior year. The guidance counselors will review the application and make a recommendation to the Principal for final determination. ENROLLMENT Admission to Wiesbaden High School on a tuition-free basis is dependent on requirements specifying that prospective students must:

Not be age twenty-one (21) on or before 31 October of the current school year.

Be a bona fide dependent in the household of a DOD military or civilian sponsor living within

the geographic “feeder plan” of Wiesbaden High School.

Students enrolling for the first time will report to the Registrar in the main building administrative

office. One parent/legal sponsor must be present and have:

A valid ID Card

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Orders assigning the sponsor to this area

Current immunization record

Copy of most recent report card or transcript

Sponsors should be prepared to complete health and enrollment forms and provide an official email.

Requests for admission that seek an exception to the specified requirements should be directed to:

Principal, Wiesbaden High School, Unit 24313 Box 0088, APO, AE 09005-4313 EXAMINATIONS (SEMESTER EXAMS) Examinations are given throughout the school year. Semester exams are scheduled for the last week of each semester and may count as much as 20% of a student’s semester grade. For second semester, senior exams are the week prior to graduation. Parents and students must make arrangements to ensure attendance during these times. The only excused absences during semester exams will be for emergency situations. If a student is absent for any other reason during this time, it is unexcused. GRADE CLASSIFICATION Grade 9 Satisfactory completion of 8th grade Grade 10 Students who earn at least 6 units of credit Grade 11 Students who earn at least 12 units of credit Grade 12 Students who earn at least 19 units of credit

Fourth year students with less than 19 credits will be classified as Juniors and will not be able to participate in senior class activities until there is certainty that graduation requirements will be met by the end of the school year.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE Grade point average is calculated on a point system with an "A" counting four points, a "B" three points, a "C" two points, a "D" one point, and an "F" zero points. A weighted point value has been assigned to each letter mark in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This weighting will be used to determine class rank and for other competitive purposes. The weighting will be as follows: A-5, B-4, C-3, D-2, and F-0. Many stateside schools districts do not assign weighted grades; when students transfer to these schools, the weighting is removed. GPAs reported on high-school transcripts are often recalculated using internal methods by colleges and universities to account for varying standards used by high schools across the nation. Many factors are considered when assessing students for college admissions; GPA is only one factor. WHS offers a variety of AP weighted courses based on student interest and enrollment. Other AP courses are available through distance education.*Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes MUST take the AP exam in that subject area in the spring in order to receive AP weighted credit on their transcripts. For students who earned high-school credit for algebra, geometry, and/or foreign language in middle school, the grade earned is not calculated in the high school GPA. Only high-school credit courses taken in high school will be used to calculate the high school GPA. GRADESPEED

Parent and students are encouraged to monitor student progress using GradeSpeed. GradeSpeed

registration can be completed at: https://dodea.gradespeed.net/pc/. For additional information

regarding setting up an account, please contact Jason Schaefer at Jason.schaefer@eu.dodea.edu.

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GRADING POLICY

The DoDEA criteria for computation of grades and grade point averages is determined as follows:

MARK REPRESENTS GRADE POINT

A = Excellent 90-100% 4 (5.0 AP)

B = Good 80-89% 3 (4.0 AP)

C = Average 70-79% 2 (3.0 AP)

D = Poor 60-69% 1 (2.0 AP)

F = Failing 59% ↓ 0

P = Pass 0

I = Incomplete 0

WP = Withdraw Passing 0

WF = Withdraw Failing 0

GRADUATION

The school’s official celebration honoring our graduates is held in June. Senior students who have

fulfilled all requirements, academic and otherwise, may be allowed to participate in graduation

exercises. Those students failing to meet requirements will be notified prior to the ceremony and their

privilege of participating withdrawn. Students will be required to pay senior dues that will include the

purchase of the selected cap, gown, and tassel, and end-of-year senior activities to include graduation.

All graduation rehearsals are MANDATORY in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. The

graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to conform to the GRADUATION

PROTOCOL in order to be eligible to attend the graduation ceremony. The school reserves the right, with

consultation from seniors and their parents, to determine the site, program, and the official dress for

the graduation ceremony. Requests for exceptions or changes to any of the requirements or program

will not be made without the approval of the Principal and will not be considered after May 1 of each

school year.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Wiesbaden High School follows DoDEA Criteria)

Curricular Area Credits Required

Recommended for College Prep

Language Arts 4 4

Social Studies 3 3

Mathematics 4 4

Science 3 4

Foreign Language 2 3

Fine Arts 1 1

Personal Fitness 0.5 0.5

Lifetime Sports 0.5 0.5

Physical Activity & Nutrition 0.5 0.5

Health 0.5 0.5

Career Technology Education 2 2.0

Electives 5 5

Total 26 28

All Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate

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My Four Year Planning Document

Content Area GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English Language Arts

4 FOUR CREDITS OF LANGUAGE ARTS ARE REQUIRED

Social Studies

3 ONE CREDIT OF WORLD HISTORY, ONE CREDIT OF US HISTORY AND .5 CREDIT OF US GOV ARE REQUIRED

Mathematics

4 ONE CREDIT OF ALGEBRA, ONE CREDIT OF GEOMETRY AND TWO HIGHER LEVEL MATHS ARE REQUIRED (Starting with Class of

2019, one of the higher level math must be Algebra II or equivalent) (Three credits must be earned during grades 9-12.)

Science

3 BIOLOGY AND EITHER A CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS ARE REQUIRED

(Physics Apps and Chemistry Apps meet the credit requirements for graduation.)

World Language

2 TWO CREDITS OF THE SAME WORLD LANGUAGE ARE REQUIRED

Career Technical Education

2 .5 CREDIT MUST BE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (2 YEARS DoDEA JROTC = .5 PE CREDIT IN LIFETIME SPORTS)

Fine Arts

1 COURSES INCLUDE: VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, DRAMA, AND/OR HUMANITIES

Physical Education

1.5 PERSONAL FITNESS, LIFETIME SPORTS, AND PAN ARE REQUIRED

(2 YEARS DoDEA JROTC = .5 PE CREDIT IN LIFETIME SPORTS)

Health Education

.5

Electives

5

Total Credits Earned

Total Credits Required

26 6 for

promotion 12 for

promotion 19 for

promotion 26 for

Graduation

All students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate

Honors Diploma Criteria (a) A student must earn unweighted passing course grades and take the requisite exams in a minimum of four Advanced Placement (AP) courses. (b) Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. Additional Requirements starting with the Class of 2019:

(c) Completion of math course code 600 or above (i.e. AP Calculus; AP Statistics). (d) 0.5 credit in Economic Literacy in CTE, Social Studies, Science or Mathematics.

GPA Values

Grade Value AP Value

A 4 5

B 3 4

C 2 3

D 1 2

F 0 0

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HOMEWORK According to the DoDEA Homework Policy Letter (2000.9), the development of study skills must be an integral part of DoDEA regional, district, and school educational policies. DoDEA strongly supports the philosophy that homework is a necessary adjunct to school life, which serves different purposes according to the student's grade level. On average students in Grades 9-12 will receive 10-15 hours of homework per week. Students who take AP courses should expect higher levels of homework. Homework assignments are reinforcements for classroom curricular areas and are assigned to support student learning as appropriate for the ability of the student. Assigned homework will reinforce or supplement instruction accomplished in class. Homework will not be assigned as punishment. Homework assignments shall be designed to meet the needs and abilities of individual students. The burden that homework places on a student will be considered when assignments are made. In making homework assignments, consideration should be given to school events and other subject area requirements. Homework will be evaluated and returned to students in a timely manner. Students will be informed at the beginning of each semester the degree to which homework will affect the determination of the grade. Students not completing homework assignments in a timely manner may be required to make up those assignments during lunch, Seminar, After-school Scholars, or during detention. Parents are encouraged to meet with the appropriate classroom teacher if students are dedicating extensive time to complete homework assignments.

HONOR ROLL Recognizing and rewarding excellence in student achievement, effort, citizenship, service, and leadership are important at WHS. Students who are registered full time (at least 6 classes) are recognized each semester for academic excellence. Honor roll is based on Semester Grades. No D’s or F’s are allowed.

HONORS DIPLOMA Awarded to students who pass four (4) AP classes for which they have taken the AP exam, have at least a GPA of 3.8 through the last semester of the senior year, and have met all graduation requirements. Beginning with the freshman class of SY 2015/2016, students must ALSO have 0.5 credits in Economic Literacy (several courses meet this requirement) and a math course coded 600 or above (see counselor for details). INCOMPLETE GRADES Incomplete grades are only granted in the case of a medical emergency, emergency leave, or other extenuating circumstances. Incomplete grades must be approved by the administrators. Incomplete work must be made up within a reasonable timeframe agreed upon between the student and the teacher, and generally within ten (10) instructional days following the marking period. It is the student's responsibility to initiate the action to complete the course requirements within the specified time frame.

Gold Status 4.0+ GPA

Blue Status 3.30+ with NO C’s or D’s or F’s or incompletes

IMPROVEMENT White Status

Student consistently demonstrates:

Desire to improve

Improvement in behavior and class contributions

Improvement in classroom performance and achievement Quarters 2 and 3, students are recognized for overall GPA improvement of .5 or more

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INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTS NEEDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE Wiesbaden High School is committed to highest student achievement that prepares students to meet college and career readiness standards. Some students may require additional time and support to meet benchmarks and to experience academic success. The following is a partial list of interventions available to assist students in meeting goals.

Differentiated instruction and assessment where appropriate

Disciplinary consequences (detention) for behaviors impacting academic achievement

Documented interventions attempted before SpEd referral

GradeSpeed triggers that provide messages for parents, coaches, counselors, SpEd managers

Lunch Scholars program

Peer tutoring – making use of those who do understand to help those who don’t

Revised assessment policies – assessment re-takes, late work policies, grading structure

Seminar Support, including use of eSeminar Control, specialized seminars, Warrior Seminar

Scholars program – school facilities and certified teachers available after school

Student Support Team program

Supervised study hall for students during teachers’ weekly collaboration time (Thursdays)

Teacher availability outside the assigned class period (before/after school, during lunch)

Weekly D/F list - used by admin, coaches, counselors, seminar teachers MAKE-UP WORK

Students are responsible for ALL required class work. Late work is discouraged. Teachers manage and

penalize late work in accordance with their class policies

Students who know they will be on extended absences must ensure they bring a note from their

parent/sponsor to the Student Affairs Office, or have parent/sponsor make that contact, to acquire an PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCE FORM, which they will use to contact teachers in advance for

work or to arrange for email contact during the absence.

When an absence is excused by the school or is due to school-sponsored activities, students must

present their work in accordance with the amount of time they were absent. Teachers may give

students specific deadlines, especially when absent for school sponsored activities.

Work due on the day a student is absent is to be handed in upon the student’s return to class.

Work assigned on the day a student is absent is due one day after the student returns to class.

Teachers may put students on contract to make up late assignments. Failure to abide by the

contract may result in assignment to Warrior Seminar to make up assignments for credit. Students with truancies will not be given the opportunity to make-up class work for credit missed due to the unexcused absence. When grades are earned during the period of truancy, the grade(s) for each missed day or portion of the day will be “F.”

NOTICE OF UNSATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT Notice may be sent to parents any time a student is not performing to standard. Such notifications may be sent via email or home with students for parent signature. Notifications may also be mailed. Parents are encouraged to maintain contact with teachers particularly if a student is struggling in a course. Parents may access their child’s grades electronically through GradeSpeed (see Parent Connection link on the school web page).

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PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES There is a conference day scheduled shortly after the midpoint of the first semester. Throughout the school year, parents and students are encouraged to schedule conferences with teachers as they feel necessary. Parents should e-mail the teacher directly to set up a conference. Parents and students are encouraged to access GradeSpeed frequently to monitor student progress. PROTECTION OF CURRICULAR TIME Forgotten items (such as books, assignments or money) from home may be left with the SAO and will be delivered to the student during lunch time or after school. It is part of your student’s responsibility to be prepared each day with the items needed for school. Please make arrangements to meet your student during lunch or after school if items need to be delivered. If you need to text them, please do so during lunch, not during class time. Preservation of curricular time is a priority during the school day.

RANK IN CLASS Many colleges use rank in class as one consideration for college entrance. Final class rank is determined on 8 semesters of work and is recorded as a fraction (for example 16/124). This means that a student is ranked number 16 from the top in a graduating class of 124 students. WHS computes class rankings for each senior student using weighted GPA (only AP courses are weighted). Class rank for graduation will be determined at the end of the second semester of the senior year. All letter grades with a high-school course code will be averaged to determine class rankings for graduation honors.

REGISTRATION Parents are required to re-register students each year. REPEATING A FAILED COURSE Courses, which have been failed, may be repeated to earn credit. The student's permanent record will show that the course was "failed" and repeated. If the course is "passed," credit will be given. Grade point average and class ranking will only reflect the last entry. REPEATING A CREDIT COURSE Credit may not be granted for a course which is repeated and credit has already been given. With the Principal and teacher's permission, on a space available basis, a course for which credit has been granted may be repeated for grade improvement, content or skill mastery. The student's permanent record will show the course was repeated for no credit and the most current grade will be used for GPA calculation.

REPORT CARDS After the end of the first and third quarter, parents will be notified if there is a quarter grade change that is not reflected in GradeSpeed. Report cards are mailed at the end of each semester (quarters 2 and 4). Parents and students are encouraged to access GradeSpeed frequently to monitor student progress.

SCHOOL RECORDS Persons other than authorized school officials will not have access to student records without the written permission of parent and/or student. Exceptions may be necessary when a student’s record is formally requested by an authorized investigative agency. Under provisions of the No Child Left

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Behind Act, schools are required to provide military recruiters access to the names, addresses and phone numbers of our high school students. Parents and students may request a non-disclosure form that will deny access to personal information by military recruiters. The form will be kept on file in the Student Affairs Office. SEMINAR As required by DoDEA regulation, the Seminar periods are instructional time. Curricular and co-curricular activities must focus upon the pursuit of increased student learning. Some valid uses of this time include, but are not limited to, developing study skills, independent study, research, make-up work, enrichment activities, and academic reading. Seminar gives students the opportunity to work more closely with teachers and peer-tutors on subjects where students are experiencing difficulty as well as to explore aspects of coursework they would not normally cover in class. Sport and extracurricular activities cannot be conducted during Seminar without prior approval of the principal or vice-principal.

Seminar and Tutorial Procedures and Expectations Seminar time is for academic work and is not free time. Students are accountable for utilizing

agenda books as an organizational tool.

Seminar movement will be generated and monitored through the Seminar Control System (SCS).

All students must report to their Seminar teacher on time. Only students who are signed up for a seminar through the SCS are allowed in the halls during Seminar passing times. Students may NOT move from one Seminar to another at any other time.

Students late for Seminar will be marked tardy.

Students remaining in Seminar must use this time for academic study.

Students in the halls during Seminar without a pass may receive consequences.

STANDARDIZED TESTING The Department of Defense Schools participate in several standardized testing programs designed to provide student and system information. Individual academic progress and program trends are studied to allow DoDEA to make important curricular decisions. Tests include the PSAT, SAT, AP exams, end-of-course exams in some subject areas, and other tests determined by DoDEA. AP Tests will be administered only to US Government ID cardholders.

STUDENTS WITH PARTIAL SCHEDULES DoDEA AI 2000.1 graduation guidance is that all students, including seniors, have a full schedule. A senior may request a partial schedule only with a written parent request and administrative approval. A counselor will ensure that the student has all necessary credits for graduation, which much be determined in advance of the request. Students with partial schedules due to home schooling or other reasons may be on campus only during their scheduled classes. A student may make prior arrangements to meet with a teacher if they require assistance. TRANSCRIPTS The transcript is the official record of a student’s school career. The academic career is recorded on the transcript. Copies of high-school transcripts may be requested when withdrawing a student from school. Official transcripts will be sent at the request of the subsequent school the student attends. To ensure the timely preparation of transcript copies, requests should be made to the registrar at least one week prior to checkout, departure, required mailing date. WHS maintains transcripts for four years after a student graduates. http://www.dodea.edu/students/transcripts.cfm

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The following information must be included with any request for transcripts:

Full name under which enrolled at time of attendance

Date of Birth

Name of school and year of graduation or last date of attendance

A daytime telephone number

Address the transcript/record should be mailed to

Signature The student (or guardian) must sign the request in accordance with the Privacy Act before information can be released. Requestor may call DoDEA Records Center at (706) 545-4785 to inquire into the status of a request. Student Graduated or Attended up to 4 Years Ago: If it has been 4 years or less since the student attended, the student should contact the school directly. Requests may be emailed, mailed or faxed to Wiesbaden High School. Student Graduated or Attended More than 4 Years Ago: Transcripts for students who have attended/graduated from schools in the Europe or Pacific area remain at the school for 4 years. Upon the fourth year the transcripts are transferred to the Area Director's Office. Upon the fifth year the transcripts are transferred to a holding area for future archiving.

DoDEA Records Center Attention: Transcripts 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-1400

Phone: (571)372-0581 Fax: (571)372-5822 transcripts@am.dodea.edu

TUITION PAYMENTS Active duty U.S. military members and full-time U.S. DoD civilian employees stationed overseas are eligible for tuition-free enrollment. All others must pay tuition. DOD dependents that are authorized attendance in a DoDEA school may complete the current school year if the DOD sponsor is transferred, dies, or retires during the school year. The tuition rate is payable at the start of each school year. If additional information is required, please contact the Registrar.

UPDATE OF PUPIL REGISTRATION DATA It is VERY important that any change of sponsor address, unit, telephone number, or official email be reported to the Registrar immediately. School records must reflect accurate and correct information at all times. This is also the school’s emergency contact information. Your accurate, official e-mail address is extremely important for speed of communication! VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors will be determined based on GPA attained through the end of the second semester of the graduating year. To compete for these honors, students must have been enrolled in a DoDEA school during the first semester of the graduating year.

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WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL Sponsors who wish to withdraw their students should notify the Registrar at least two weeks in advance of the date of withdrawal. The Registrar will inform the student and parents about withdrawal procedures. Sponsors should ensure that all debts to the government are paid prior to withdrawal. All schoolbooks, materials, courseware and uniforms must be returned. Normally, students who withdraw during the school year will be provided only with a withdrawal grade. The gaining school will determine final grades.

SECTION II: SUPPORT SERVICES

ASACS Adolescent Support And Counseling Services provides a wide range of counseling services to students and families. Assessment, individual, group and family therapy are available to those students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or academic problems that may be related to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs or those impacted by alcohol in the family. ASACS provides screening services, prevention groups, and presentations. Participation is voluntary and confidentiality is respected. Referrals are accepted from students, teachers, parents and community agencies. CAREER INFORMATION Career information and counseling is available from the career practicum teacher and school counselors. The websites below serve as excellent resources for students and parents.

Chronicle Career Library - Available only in Media Center (Information on Careers).

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ - Current information on careers and career trends.

http://careerbuilder.com/ - Career and job search information.

http://www.careervoyages.gov - Information on industries with bright prospects.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID With thousands of American colleges and universities having various requirements, each student planning to attend college should get informational catalogs or online resources from target schools at the earliest possible date. Counselors can help students begin writing to schools, completing applications for admission and financial aid, and assuring that their high school academic plan corresponds with college requirements. Scholarships are available from a number of generous communities, public and private sources. Announcements and reminders about scholarship availability are made regularly through the Student Bulletin. In addition Big Future, the interactive college planning program within College Board, is available to help students and parents retrieve quickly and easily all the information needed in making decisions about university/college selection. This can be found at the following URL: http://student.collegeboard.org/. DoDEA has purchased My College QuickStart for all 10th and 11th grade test takers. The QuickStart analyzes the questions the student missed on the PSAT and prepares a review for the SAT. There is also a personality test and a college and career finder. The guidance counselors encourage students to make use of these tools throughout their high school years. The Guidance personnel are available to assist students and parents in using these programs. Students must enter the ten digit access code found on their PSAT Score Report at www.collegeboard.com/quickstart.

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COUNSELORS

Academic, occupational, and personal counseling services are offered to all students by the Guidance Department. School counselors collaborate with administrators and teachers to address academic performance of individual students and the entire student body. Counselors cover guidance information through individual and group conferences, and classroom presentations. Students are also encouraged to initiate counseling sessions whenever they believe it necessary. The Guidance Department aids students in course selection that will best meet individual needs and future educational or career objectives. The guidance counselors are readily available to those parents who would like to discuss academic, occupational, and personal matters that are especially relevant to their children. Students and parents also are able to avail themselves of up to date reference books, university/college brochures and financial information, and career literature. This information is available in the Guidance Office. For more information about school counseling services, please refer to the DoDEA website at: http://www.dodea.edu/StudentServices/Counseling/

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST The school psychologist identifies and diagnoses pupils experiencing severe learning problems and/or emotional and social issues. Testing and evaluation can determine the probable causes of these problems and remediation for them. The school psychologist provides counseling to support students' emotional needs. The school psychologist also serves as liaison and consultant to other professionals to include physicians, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists. Students over 15 have the right to request to see the school psychologist without parent permission. Students under the age of 15 need to have parent permission if seen more than one time for the same issue.

SPECIAL EDUCATION & CHILD FIND The Child Find program is part of Special Education services. Child Find is designed to locate and identify all children from three to twenty-one years of age who may have some type of learning, speech and language, physical, or emotional impairment. Children suspected of having an impairment can be referred for assessment by DoDEA school personnel and Medically Related Services (MRS) as appropriate. If an impairment is identified, the student will receive the appropriate services. The Special Education program augments and replaces basic skill classes within the framework of Public Law 94-142 services to exceptional students. Parents, students, teachers, counselors, community professionals, and administrators may make referrals. Procedural forms are available from Special Education personnel. If you believe evaluation for special education services is needed, contact the counselor for further information.

STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM (SST) The SST is composed of teachers, counselors, student support personnel, and an administrator. The SST is designed to review, monitor, and evaluate student situations where there is a concern on the part of the faculty, parents, administration, or students regarding poor academic, social, or psychological performance. An individualized action plan is developed to address the concerns and may even result in school-wide intervention. Often referrals to the SST precede a referral to the case Study Committee, but not always. The team meets regularly to review crisis and safety plans. Parents and teachers can refer students to the SST.

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SECTION III: HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT EVERY DoDEA employee is required by DS Regulation 2050.2 to immediately report ANY suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Social Work Services is the school’s first contact and responsible for directing the investigations. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency procedures are established in coordination with base officials and DoDEA safety and security personnel. In all cases of emergency, parents should not call the school but get information from AFN. Phone lines will be needed to coordinate instructions and communicate needs with base authorities.

HEALTH SERVICES Health care: A nurse is on duty to evaluate any student who becomes ill or is injured at school. Students must report to their assigned teacher and obtain a pass before reporting to the nurse. For students with chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, ADHD etc. the nurse will work closely with the student, parents and primary care provider to monitor and manage the student’s prescribed care plan. Students must report to their assigned teacher and obtain a pass before reporting to the nurse. A student who is ill and needs to leave school must be signed out by their parent or emergency contact person. Sponsors are required to keep the school informed of current address, home phone number, duty phone number, and emergency contact information. Students will not be released to any person other than the sponsor/parent or a designated emergency contact. Your student’s PCP might ask for information from the school as part of a referral, or to follow up on a treatment that has been started. The PCP can contact the nurse directly by phone or e-mail. Illness and Injuries: Please do not send an ill student to school. For his/her benefit, it is best that he/she gets the proper rest, nutrition and care by his/her parent at home. This will allow for a faster recovery and return to routine. This also prevents other students from being in contact with those germs that can lead to illness. If a student becomes ill during school, the parent will be notified by phone to pick up the student. This will be based upon the assessment and evaluation by the school nurse. To return to school your student must be without symptoms for 24 hours. If your student is placed on antibiotics, he/she must complete 24 hours on antibiotics before he/she can return to school.

In the event of an injury, first aid will be administered by the School Nurse or designated representative. The parent/guardian may be notified, if necessary, to take the student home or to the Emergency Room/Clinic. School Nurses follow clinical guidelines as set forth by DoDEA. In case of extreme emergency, the student will be transferred by ambulance to the Emergency Room and parents will be notified immediately.

Immunizations: All students attending DoDEA schools must be in full compliance with their immunizations for school enrollment. As of July 2010, DoDEA recognized the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The compact language reads that, “Compacting states shall give thirty (30) calendar

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days from the date of enrollment for required immunizations. For a series of immunizations, initial immunizations must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days.” Parents must present proof of immunizations upon registration in any DoDEA school. Should the immunization documentation reveal missing immunization data, the necessary immunizations must be obtained and proof of immunization compliance presented to school officials, within thirty (30) days of enrollment, for continued enrollment in DoDEA. For an immunization that requires a series of vaccinations to complete immunity, the next in the series is due NLT 10 days after the due date as determined by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) series spacing requirements. Please contact the school nurse for a list of DoDEA Immunization Requirements. Medications: Per DoDEA Regulation 2940.2, students on medication of any type, including over the counter, must submit permission for medication form to the school nurse. Medication is defined as prescription and over-the-counter, to include Tylenol, aspirin, lozenges, cough syrups, etc. "Over the Counter" (OTC) medications (to include aspirin, Tylenol, Motrin, etc.) have the same requirements as prescription medications. The nurse will work with you to provide for your student’s medication needs or requirements, within the guidelines of DoDEA policy. Please contact the School Nurse regarding any questions or clarification on how to arrange for medication at school. The school does not dispense medication of any type unless the following procedures are followed: There are specific situations when medications can be stored or given at school. Please do not send unlabeled medications to school in ziplock bags, etc. Only medications that have been prescribed by a primary care provider (PCP) will be allowed at school. The PERMISSION FOR MEDICATION FORM must be completed and signed by the PCP and parent. Please bring the completed form and the medication in an original pharmacy container with a detailed pharmacy label (name, medication details, instruction for administration) to the nurse’s office. Students are NOT allowed to carry any medications unless cleared through the School Nurse office using the PERMISSION FOR STUDENT TO RETAIN CONTROL OF MEDICATION FORM. The student's prescribing physician must provide a written statement that the student must retain possession of the medication at all times; in addition, the student's parent(s) must consent to the student's possession. This includes ALL over-the-counter and prescription medications. Screenings and assessments: Various health screenings are conducted throughout the school year. Parents will be notified if their child requires follow up. Additional screenings will be done upon request. SAFETY DRILLS Emergency procedures are practiced throughout the year in accordance with DoDEA Policy. Fire drills are the most common drill practiced. Throughout the year, the school will practice and/or review lockdown, shelter in place, earthquake, and bomb threat procedures. Students are required to behave in a calm and orderly fashion and to comply with staff instructions throughout drills. Students are not allowed to use electronic devices during safety drills. Visitors are also required to comply with drill requirements and procedures.

WELLNESS POLICY

WHS is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, drug-free educational environment that enhances learning and development of lifelong wellness practices for all students. Food sales must meet the DoDEA Requirements for “FOODS AND BEVERAGES SOLD IN DODEA SCHOOLS.”

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SECTION IV: ATTENDANCE

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES When a student is absent all day, it is the parents’ responsibility to call DSN 337-2260/CIV 0611-705-2260 between 0730 and 0830 to inform the school of the student's absence and the reason for the absence. At or prior to the student’s return to school, the attendance should receive a valid note signed by the sponsor or a parent, to verify the reason for the absence. The note should contain the current date, date of absence, specific reason for absence, sponsor daytime phone number and official email, sponsor signature. This note will be given to the attendance clerk within two days of return. The note can also be sent from an official email address to WHS.attendance@eu.dodea.edu. For absences of up to three days, a written note from the student’s parent or sponsor may be sufficient. For extended absences, further explanatory documentation may be required. The school administration retains the right to determine the status of an absence.

When a student misses part of the day a parent-signed note or email must be presented to the Student Affairs Office BEFORE MORNING CLASSES BEGIN. Students arriving after 0815 and/or leaving before the end of the school day must be signed in/out in person by his/her parent/sponsor/guardian. Leaving school grounds without such permission may be considered truancy. ATTENDANCE POLICY (DoDEA REGULATION 2095.01) A copy of the DoDEA attendance policy can be found on the school’s website. It is the school's policy that students come to school and remain in school until the school day is over. School officially begins with the first period at 0755 and ends at 1440 (1340 on Thursdays). Sponsors are required to ensure each dependent child regularly attends school unless the child is excused from attendance or is suspended. Attendance records are maintained for each student. Parents are encouraged to check GradeSpeed regularly to check their child’s attendance. Chronic absences affect a student's school progress.

Regular school attendance correlates directly with success in academic work, improves social interaction with adults and peers, provides opportunities for important communication between teachers and students, and provides a cumulative effect of establishing life‐long positive habits that are critical for developing career readiness skills and success in college.

School attendance is mandatory.

(1) All students are required to attend school for 180 instructional days per school year (subject to exceptions noted within this policy) to ensure continuity of instruction, successfully meet academic standards and demonstrate continuous educational progress.

(2) Except for exigent circumstances, absences such as family vacations and absences during standardized testing will be unexcused.

(3) Medical appointments and other discretionary appointments should be scheduled during non‐school time to maximize student learning.

(4) School attendance is a joint responsibility between the parent or sponsor, the student, the classroom teacher, and the school. The parent or sponsor should make every attempt to ensure their children attend school each day school is in session and also establish regular communication with the classroom teacher.

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(5) A Student Educational Monitoring Plan (SEMP) shall be implemented during all pre‐approved extended absences (more than 5 days) to mitigate the negative impact on a student's educational program. This plan will provide a comparable experience to the traditional classroom or course in content, rigor, and expectations for completion of assignments.

(6) Students with excessive school absences, as defined in this regulation, will be monitored by the Student Support Team to assist students in the completion of all required work and successfully master course objectives.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

Prior to approving an excused absence, school administrators must consider the following factors: a. The student is in good academic standing. b. The student has a record of consistent school attendance during the current school year. c. Review of the impact previous extended absences from school have had on the student's

educational program during the current school year. d. Administration shall confirm with the parent or sponsor’s command, if dates of any extended

absence are mandatory or discretionary. PRE-PLANNED ABSENCES

(1) For preplanned absences: a request needs to be submitted using the appropriate form: PREPLANNED ABSENCE FORM for 1-5 days and a Student Educational Monitoring Plan (SEMP) for absences lasting more than 5 days. Once approved by administration, the student requests assignments from the teachers.

(2) Students going on school/sports trips need to rectify expectations with teachers in advance of the absences.

(3) DoDEA considers the following conditions to constitute reasonable cause for absence from school for reasons other than school related activities.

a. Personal illness. b. Medical, dental, or mental health appointment. c. Serious illness in the student's immediate family. d. A death in the student's immediate family or of a relative. e. Religious holidays. f. Emergency conditions such as fire, flood, or storm. g. Unique family circumstances warranting absence and coordinated with school

administration. h. College visits that cannot be scheduled on non‐school days. i. Pandemic event.

Students are responsible for completing and submitting all assignments identified in the course syllabus or class outline provided by their teacher(s) within a reasonable time period.

Scheduled Appointments When a student has a scheduled appointment, parents must check their student out of school in the office. The student must sign in/out at the office before departing and/or upon return. Students who have a scheduled appointment and who show an appointment slip (from the office where the appointment is) may sign themselves out. Students returning from an appointment who can show an appointment slip from the office where the appointment is may also sign themselves back in to school. School officials reserve the right to follow up with sponsor/parent if the length of the absence

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seems unreasonable. We appreciate all efforts for medical appointments to be scheduled so as to avoid conflict with classes.

Unplanned Excused Absences

When students return to school after an unplanned absence, they must bring in a note if the parents have not called or emailed the school from an official email address. Two days are allowed to verify the absence. In the case of unplanned excused absences, students are allowed to make up the class work. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the required assignments. Upon return to school, students will have the opportunity to make up tests, quizzes, or class work and get clarification from teachers. The teacher has the right to refuse to grant credit for make‐up work if it is not completed within the time limit established. Students have one class color day for each absence to do make up work. An exception to this policy is when a teacher has a published syllabus of assignments and due dates that the student is in possession of, then, students are expected to turn the work in upon their return to class. Additionally, students must take scheduled tests upon their return to class.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES/TARDIES In some cases, students may not be allowed to make up work after unexcused absences including those resulting from truancy. When make-up work is not allowed, grades earned during each missed day or portion of the day will be zero. Disciplinary consequences are invoked in the case of unexcused absences resulting from truancy. Participation in extra‐curricular activities may be denied due to excessive and/or unexcused absences at any time.

a. Absence from school or a class without written verification from a parent or sponsor will be unexcused.

b. The parent or sponsor will be notified by the administration, or designee, each time a student is "absent unexcused" from school.

c. School personnel will work collaboratively with the student's parent or sponsor to identify the reason(s) for the truancy and in assisting parents or sponsors whenever possible.

d. Unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action (i.e., after-school detention (ASD), suspension, and expulsion), command notification, along with loss of credit, if the student does not comply with an intervention plan. An administrative conference with the sponsor and student will take place after 7 unexcused absences in a semester. Letters will be sent to parents after the 5th and 7th unexcused absence, and to the Unit Commander after the 10th unexcused absence in a semester.

Unexcused absences include but are not limited to:

Oversleeping

Transportation difficulties (not including late school busses)

Seeing friends or relatives off at the terminal

Non‐school sponsored functions

Family trips

Moving/Packing out

Babysitting

Truancy

Does not have a valid parent note

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VIOLATIONS TO ATTENDANCE POLICY A. TRUANCY Students cannot learn effectively if they do not attend class. Students who skip school, fail to bring a note, or fail to have parents contact the school after two days beyond an absence will be considered truant. If the student is truant for one period, an after-school detention will be assigned. Truancies for multiple periods will result in additional consequences. Unaccounted time away from seminar can also result in truancy. Students who habitually skip class may also be suspended. The command will be notified if disciplinary consequences do not correct behavior. Truancies will be considered cumulatively for the year.

B. TARDINESS (BY QUARTER) Passing time between classes is five minutes. Students must be in the classroom ready to work when the starting bell rings or they will be counted tardy. Students who are more than 20 minutes late to the first period and/or 10 minutes late to subsequent periods with no valid reason will be considered excessively tardy and possibly truant and be assigned an after-school detention. Students who are detained by school staff, and consequently late to class, will be given a hall pass. Students who arrive late to school for the day and are excused will report to the attendance office where they will sign in and be given an admit slip to class. The following disciplinary consequences apply quarterly:

TARDIES POLICY (all classes combined for the current quarter)

3rd 1 ASD, parent notification

5th 2 ASD, parent notification

7th suspension, student placed on an administrative behavior contract, loss of off-campus eating privileges

Rules for all other offenses apply to the school year.

Students not on time to any class because of leaving campus may receive loss of off-campus eating privileges.

TRUANCY POLICY

Truant for 1 Class Period Truant for Multiple Class Periods

1st 1 ASD, loss of off-campus lunch privilege, parent notification

Suspension, loss of off-campus lunch privilege, parent notification

2nd 2 ASD, loss of off-campus lunch privilege, parent notification

Suspension, loss of off-campus lunch privilege, parent notification

3rd Suspension, loss of off-campus lunch privilege, parent notification

Suspension, loss of off-campus lunch privilege

4th Suspension, loss of off-campus lunch privilege, parent notification

Chronic truancy will prompt the involvement of civilian misconduct authority* and could result in long-term suspensions or expulsion.

If you have concerns about your student’s attendance please call the SAO (DSN 337-2260 CIV 0611-705-2260). Current attendance records are maintained and we are happy to provide you with updates. *Civilian Misconduct Office, (337-7068), Building 1023E, Room 266, Wiesbaden Army Airfield.

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SECTION V: DISCIPLINE A. INTRODUCTION Wiesbaden High School will operate and maintain a safe school environment that is conducive to learning. It is DoDEA policy to maintain a high level of discipline and adhere to REGULATION 2051.1. As defined in this policy, for the purpose of discipline, the school day begins once the student is on route to school and ends when the student returns home, and includes lunch time both on and off campus. Rules apply twenty-four hours during multi-day events on or off campus, study trips, or when the school is hosting other students. Students are encouraged to utilize self-control, develop a sense of regard for fellow students, and take pride in their school and community. One of the goals of education is self-discipline, so parents, teachers, and administrators work with students to establish guidelines for acceptable behavior. In order to maintain good order and discipline within the school system, parents and students are required to know the expectations and share the responsibility for the maintenance of a healthy educational environment. DS Manual 2050.1 Student Rights and Responsibilities in DoDDS provides for an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of all students in DoDDS. Students will be disciplined in a fair and appropriate manner. Appropriate action will be taken by the school administration, in consultation with the parents, community resources, and military authorities when inappropriate behavior of a student continues to disrupt the educational program. Recommendations for persistent violations may be expulsion from the school and/or removal from the community. These guidelines are general statements of principle and will be subject to limitations imposed by the laws or customs of the host nation or by the general authority of the installation commander. Legal jurisdiction in overseas military communities is shared by the host nation legal agencies and the installation commander. In all discipline cases the administration reserves the right to determine the severity of consequences. Students are issued a notice for administratively-assigned detentions and Saturday School. Parents are contacted directly for suspensions and provided a written Memorandum explaining which regulations have been violated. School administrators have the authority to conduct random and periodic searches of school property and to seize contraband items belonging to students as well as search student possessions and person when there is a reasonable suspicion that a student is in possession of prohibited items. Students may be disciplined based on evidence gathered through online, digital and surveillance equipment. The school will investigate and respond to incidents or complaints involving students made by students, parents, teachers, or DoDEA staff members. Complaints may include, but are not limited to, incidents of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, hazing, bullying (including cyber-bullying), or retaliation. Wiesbaden High School will ensure that no retaliation is taken against a student for raising concerns, reporting claims, or filing complaints alleging discrimination or harassment (including sexual harassment, intimidation, hazing, or bullying (including cyber-bullying)) based on race, sex, color, national origin, disability, religions, age, sexual orientation, or status as a parent or for testifying, assisting or participating in any matter in an investigation or other proceeding raising such claims. A student who is found by the Administration to have made an intentional false claim, complaint etc. may be disciplined in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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Student involvement in the educational process is a basic right. Active involvement of students in their education, including planning and evaluation, fosters a spirit of inquiry in which students may freely express their own views and listen to and evaluate the opinions of others. Basic to this document is the concept of mutual respect between faculty and students. The school staff, parents or sponsors, installation commanders, and students have the responsibility to work together so that all students have the opportunity to develop to their full potential in a safe school environment that is conducive to learning. Responsible students:

Respect the rights and property of others

Attend school regularly and arrive at each class on time

Contribute positively to the climate and cleanliness of the school

Volunteer to do a little extra to make a class, the school, and the community a better place

Admit their mistakes, accept the consequences, and consciously/conscientiously try to improve

A student’s eligibility to participate or to hold a leadership position in a school activity will be determined by school policy when a student has been involved in inappropriate conduct. Behavior Expectations

All students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior during the school day as defined above, including school-sponsored events on or off campus. Different types of events require different responses from students. For example, a serious dramatic presentation requires a different audience behavior than would be allowed at a pep rally. Students will be instructed as to what is appropriate. They are expected to adapt their behavior and reaction to the nature of the event. The conduct of the student body at assembles and school-sponsored events are an important factor in establishing and maintaining the reputation of a school. Inappropriate behavior at school-sponsored events will be dealt with the same as inappropriate behavior occurring during the school day. All staff members have the right and responsibility to enforce the school’s rules and insist upon appropriate behavior. Many types of inappropriate behavior may be handled simply by the staff member asking the student to stop or refrain from the inappropriate behavior. Students are expected to abide by reasonable requests without showing disrespect or arguing with the staff member. Students are required to give their name to a staff member when requested to do so. Failure to do so will result in an administrative referral with appropriate consequences for the nature of the offense. Noncompliance or repeated inappropriate conduct will result in an administrative referral.

Classroom Behavior Expectations

Each teacher has and enforces a classroom behavior plan that has been approved by the administration. Students will be given a copy of this plan within the first week of the semester. Plans are designed to encourage appropriate behavior and to involve parents in the discipline process for routine disciplinary matters. When preventive measures, including parental involvement, have been unsuccessful and inappropriate behavior persists, teachers will refer the student to the administration for appropriate action. Serious misconduct in the classroom may result in immediate referral to the administration.

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Students who wish to clarify a situation with a staff member have an obligation to do so privately after class or after school. Students may not disrupt classrooms to settle differences of opinion, argue, or question a teacher's authority. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE In accordance with DoDEA Regulation 2051.1, the administration appoints the School Disciplinary Committee as soon as reasonably practicable after school starts. The Disciplinary Committee is convened whenever the need arises. When there is a disciplinary hearing, the Disciplinary Committee submits all documentary evidence from all parties to the Superintendent, who is the deciding authority on expulsions. Only voting members of the Disciplinary Committee are present during the deliberations portion of a hearing. The deliberations are confidential and not released to any party. SEARCH AND SEIZURE School property is U.S. Government property and, therefore, public in nature. Individual rights are subject to public scrutiny whenever reasonable suspicion exists of a civil or criminal breach of the law. Students must be aware that the school has the authority to conduct random and periodic searches of school property and to seize contraband items belonging to students. The school’s authority extends to student possessions and person, including book bags and contents of lockers while on school property. Legal action can follow for violations of the law. Searches will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that the student is in possession of prohibited items and involved students will, if possible, be present for the search by school, civil, host nation, or military officials. B. DETENTION Attendance at a teacher or administrative detention or work detail supersedes attendance at ANY extra-curricular practices and events. Teacher Detention Teachers may assign detention during lunch or after school to students who disrupt or misbehave in class or fail to do the assigned classroom work. After school detention requires 24-hour notice. Failure to attend a teacher’s detention will result in a referral to administration. Administrative Detention Detention may be assigned by the administration on an as-needed basis. A discipline notice will be sent electronically to the student and sponsor stating the date of the detention and the reason for it. Students placed in detention must report with materials necessary to do assignments. The student must (1) remain seated unless given permission to move, (2) remain silent and work the entire time. Students who miss an after school detention will be assigned two detentions. Lunch detentions will be given for lesser violations and in most cases will be served the same day or the following day. After-School Detention (ASD) ASD is generally provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, but this schedule is subject to change. Students are given one week to complete an ASD. For each additional ASD, above one, an extra day is given to allow the student to fulfill the requirement. (Example: If two ASDs are assigned, one week plus one extra day will be allowed to serve the ASDs.) The student is to arrive on time, NLT 1450. If the student arrives late, he/she will be marked as a NO SHOW. Students late for ASD will be assigned two detentions. If a student is absent on the day scheduled for ASD, he/she will be scheduled for the next possible ASD date. Students are assigned specific seats and must remain seated, silent, and working the entire time. Students are not allowed to talk, eat, listen to music, sleep, etc. Students will be allowed to

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access computers for class work only. Students may only be released to teachers or admin during detention for in-class work or tests, or a supervised work detail. NO OTHER EXCEPTIONS! Teachers must personally call (telephone) the detention monitor to request students, or come to the detention room to get the student. Teachers must confirm the prompt return of the student with the detention monitor if the student is released back to the detention room prior to the end of detention. Teachers will e-mail or deliver copies of homework, tests, or assignments prior to the start of detention. Students are responsible for turning completed assignments in to the assigning teachers. Detention monitors will only keep and return tests to assigning teachers. In the case of a no-show, homework, tests, etc. will be returned to teacher with notation of "NS" for "no show." Students who break the basic rules as listed above will be asked to leave and a referral will be sent to the administration. C. SUSPENSION Suspensions from 1 to 10 days require involvement of school administration, sponsor, and command officials. Students and parents will be notified of the reason for the student’s suspension. A letter of suspension will be sent home to the parents, and copied to the school liaison officer, command leadership and the district superintendent with the conditions of the suspension fully noted. Suspensions may be in-school suspensions or out-of-school (stay-at-home) suspensions. Students are not allowed to have electronic devices or cell phones while serving an in-school suspension. Suspensions are considered excused absences; therefore, suspended students have the privilege of making up work for credit per regulation. A condition of the suspension may be a referral to the Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselors (ASACs). Upon return to school, the student must contact his/her teachers to arrange make-up work. As with any excused absence, students have an equal number of days to turn in the work. Parents may request work for extended suspensions. Assignments will be graded as though the student was in class. During the time students are suspended, they may not be present at the school (unless it is an in-school suspension) or attend any school-sponsored activities. This includes weekend events that fall within the suspension period. Students who violate this prohibition from being at school or at school activities will have additional consequences. A parent conference will be requested prior to readmission. In addition, student athletes who are suspended may not participate in the next scheduled DoDEA-E competition as stated in the DoDEA-E Interscholastic Athletic Policy. A formal Discipline Committee Hearing, governed by REGULATION 2051.1, will be held in the event that a student is suspended for more than ten days. D. WEAPONS According to REGULATION 2051.1, Disciplinary Rules and Procedures, “Weapons, including but not limited to “dangerous weapons” as defined in section 930(g)(2) of 18 U.S.C. (reference (j)), are items carried, presented, or used in the presence of other persons with the intent of threatening or harming any individual. Also included are items that are capable of causing death or serious bodily injury as defined at section 1365(h)(3) of 18 U.S.C. (reference (k)). They include, but are not limited to: guns, ammunition, knives of any blade length, swords, razors, box or carpet cutters, slingshots, nunchucks, blackjacks, brass/metal knuckles, throwing stars; any flailing instrument such as: a fighting chain, heavy studded or chain belt, or objects designed to project a missile; explosives, mace, pepper spray, or any other similar propellant; or any other object or instrument that is made or used in a manner to either inflict or threaten to inflict bodily injury or instill fear (e.g., replica/look-alike gun, baseball bat, laser pointer, letter opener, etc.).“ Students are not permitted to have weapons or replica weapons in

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their possession at school, during school-sponsored events or while traveling on DoDEA provided transportation. Any student using a weapon to threaten or harm another individual will be suspended ten days and expulsion proceedings will be initiated. Students should not possess toy or fake weapons, or any item that can be used as or misconstrued as a weapon. In all instances, weapons will be turned over to the Security Police. E. EXPULSION Expulsion from WHS will result from any serious offense to include, but not limited to: weapon possession and/or use, drug possession, distribution and/or use, bodily harm to another person or any criminal act. School administrators have an obligation to keep military or civilian authorities informed of serious or repeated misbehavior when it is apparent such actions contribute adversely to American reputation and position overseas. F. BEHAVIOR POLICIES & DISCIPLINARY ACTION F.1. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION Students have a responsibility to be active participants in the learning process. Non participation can result in student/parent conference and/or administrative referral. Sleeping or napping in class is not acceptable. Teachers will notify the nurse who can counsel the student and contact the parents for a referral for a medical evaluation if necessary. F.2. ALCOHOL USE/ POSSESSION Students may not consume, distribute, nor be in possession of, alcohol during the school day or at any school event. Suspension will result. A referral will be made to the Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor (ASAC). F.3. BULLYING

The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and Wiesbaden DoDEA Schools are committed to

making our community and schools safe, caring, and welcoming places for all our

children and youth. We will treat each other with respect, and we refuse to tolerate

bullying in any form in our community or at our school. The primary focus of this

policy is for children and youth, however the same general considerations apply to

everyone in the Wiesbaden community. See full policy on school website.

Our community and school define respect as treating others with the dignity and regard with the same

fashion you want to be treated.

Our community and school define bullying as mean and one-sided. Bullying is intended to harm

someone in circumstances where the bully gets pleasure from another person’s pain and misery.

Bullying can be direct verbal, physical, relational, or indirect via telephone, written internet “cyber

bullying”. Hazing is another type of bullying behavior. In addition, bullying may or may not be related

to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or disability. Bullying is,

in most cases, continuous and repeated over time; however, individual actions may also be enough to constitute bullying.

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Bullying behaviors normally fall into three categories, physical, emotional, and verbal. Actions may

include but are not limited to: intimidation, assault; extortion; oral or written threats; teasing;

putdowns; name-calling; threatening looks; gestures, or actions; rumors; false accusations; hazing, social isolation, and cyber-bullying.

Bullying that happens on or off school grounds, including all forms of cyber bullying can impact the

feeling of safety for the target of bullying. The result is that the target of bullying may be intimidated by the perpetrator(s) creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for everyone. The

school and the Civilian Misconduct Action Authority (CMAA) will address these actions when necessary

for the well-being and safety of the community and all students involved. All suspension and expulsion

documents are forwarded to the CMAA and may be used as aggravating factors when considering

administrative action in juvenile civilian misconduct under Army Europe Regulation 27-9.

Children and Youth in our Community will do the following to prevent bullying:

Treat each other respectfully

Refuse to bully others

Refuse to let others be bullied

Refuse to watch, laugh, or join in when someone is being bullied

Report bullying to an adult

Include everyone in play and social interaction, especially those who are often left out

Schools will handle the incidents internally when possible. If bullying behavior escalates, or present a danger to the order, discipline, and safety of the Garrison, the individual should be referred to the Assistant Civilian Misconduct Action Authority (ACMAA). Any behavior that constitutes a criminal act or breaks the law must be reported to the military Police with a notification to the ACMAA. Consequences for bullying may include, but are not limited to the following:

Notify parents/guardian of the incident and consequences

Assisting the perpetrator(s) to find more appropriate ways to relate to peers

Conference with teacher, principal, and/or parent

Referral to school counselor

Corrective instruction

Behavior management plan

Temporary removal from the classroom

Loss of school privileges

Classroom or administration detention

In-school suspension

Out of school suspension

Legal action

Expulsion F.4. CHEATING

WHS has a no-tolerance policy regarding cheating. Students found exhibiting behaviors commonly associated with cheating will be subject to discipline. Those behaviors commonly associated with cheating include talking/cell phone/electronic device use during a test, copying answers or being in possession of answers for assignments, or giving answers for assignments to another student.

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Plagiarism is a form of cheating and is not acceptable. Copying information and pasting it into personal work without giving credit to the source is also plagiarism. (This is not all-inclusive.) Teachers have discretion over consequences for plagiarism. Consequences may include, but are not limited to: a zero on the assignment, removal from any school honor society, removal from AVID, possible assignment to re-do the work for partial credit, community service. F.5. COMPUTER POLICIES AND STUDENT NETWORK/INTERNET USE Both the student and his/her sponsor will be asked to read and the student sign the “Form 700A Internet Agreement and Consent to Use Information Technology Resources” before the student is allowed to use a school computer. Students must understand that the primary purpose of using electronic communication in the classroom is to conduct research and facilitate learning. Students who misuse electronic communication will lose the privilege.

The use of the school account and school computers must be in support of education and research consistent with the educational objectives of DoDEA. Do not download files or subscribe to bulletin boards that are not related to DoDEA-authorized activities.

The use of other organization’s networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network.

The transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is strictly prohibited. Do not transmit obscene, harassing, or abusive messages, copyrighted material, or material protected by trade secret.

Commercial use, product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited.

Do not maliciously attempt to hack/harm or destroy data. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

Cyber bullying will not be tolerated In accordance with DoDEA Regulation 2051.1, “Department of Defense Education Activity Disciplinary Rules and Procedures,” March 23, 2012, grounds for suspension or expulsion include: “Unauthorized or illegal use of, or access to, computers, software telecommunications, and related technologies; any willful act that causes physical or financial damage, or otherwise disrupts information technology; any use of a computer to communicate threatening, harassing, or indecent messages; or to download obscene material.”

F.6 DEVICES (ELECTRONIC)

Cell phones and other electronic devices are permitted at school at the student's own risk. The school cannot assume liability or responsibility when these items are lost, damaged or stolen, and investigations into these matters are usually cursory. If these items come up missing while the student is at school, the student may come to the SAO to fill out an Incident report. If the item is worth $250 or more, sponsors are encouraged to file a police report. Cell phones are not to be used in school buildings during the school instructional day but may be used in the building after school, and outside the building before school and during lunch. Students may listen to electronic devices, such as iPods and MP3 players, in the building via headphones only before and after school. Students may also listen to them outside or in a safe haven designated classroom. Other than times already listed, headphones/ear buds or other listening devices not prescribed by medical authority are considered unacceptable dress during school (0755-1440 hrs.) and are not allowed to be worn or on display. The use of external speakers is not allowed on campus at any time. Teachers have discretion over the CURRICULAR use of such devices in their classroom.

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F.7. DRESS CODE

General Information

Appropriate dress and appearance not only make a good impression for our school and community, but also have a positive influence on overall school climate. Students are expected to dress in a manner that does not interfere with the educational process of the school. Good judgment and commonsense should be used in selecting clothing that is neat, comfortable, and appropriate for a school environment. Shirts and footwear are required at all times. Dress code applies to ALL school activities during the school day. No form of clothing or accessory that creates distractions, is “suggestive” in nature, or is considered hazardous to student safety or health will be permitted. The Dress Code for Wiesbaden High School applies to all functions on campus property and during all school activities in other locations. The school administration, the teachers, the military chain of command, and the parents will enforce this policy. Exemptions–Parents may request an exemption to the policy for religious of philosophical belief, disability, medical reason, or financial hardship.

Tops

Tops must be long enough not to expose any skin between the shirt and trousers/skirt/shorts or undergarments; no see through clothing; spaghetti strap tops and tank tops may be worn only if completely covered; tops must contain sleeves that completely cover the shoulder.

Male (not allowed) Female (not allowed)

Muscle shirts, undershirts (unless worn under other garments)

Extremely low-cut blouses or dresses that reveal cleavage or back; (wear a camisole or tank underneath a low cut blouse); tube tops and halter tops; backless, strapless, or one shoulder tops.

Bottoms

The hem of shorts, dresses, skirts cannot be higher than arm length to the finger tips (arms at side, fingers extended). Holes/tears in clothing should also fall within this range. Skinny jeans are allowed. Jeggings/leggings are allowed only with an appropriate top.

Male (not allowed) Female (not allowed)

Sagging pants; pants worn too low (more than 2” below navel); pants worn too long.

Provocative dress (skintight dresses/trousers/body suits) or any clothing that exposes the lower back or bare shoulders; short skirts, dresses and apparel with slits above fingertip length while standing.

Accessories (not allowed)

Hats, hoods, visors, caps; gang insignia bandanas worn on any part of the body; sunglasses worn inside buildings; very large wallet chains, jewelry with spikes, including chokers and rings, chains that could cause injury or damage; any jewelry or accessory that can be used as or is perceived to be a weapon.

Inappropriate Dress

Visible undergarments

Displays of inappropriate language or graphics on clothing, accessories, or body, (i.e., using profanity or displaying violence or weapons, alcohol, drugs or tobacco, gang and/or sex symbols)

Any clothing that contains offensive or obscene symbols, signs, slogans or words degrading any gender, cultural, religious, or ethnic values

Pajamas and slippers

Unsanitary clothing, including wearing PE clothes to other classes Consequence

Warning, discussion of violation(s), and review of student handbook. Student will be required to adjust or change clothes. Students who do not have immediate change of clothing may be provided with a sweatshirt or T-shirt or parents notified to bring appropriate items of clothing. Student will notify the parent about the offense. Repeated offenses will be viewed as insubordination with appropriate consequences. The school administration reserves the right to make judgments concerning the appropriateness of items of clothing addressed and not addressed in this policy.

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F.8. FIGHTING Conflict should be resolved before violence results. Teachers, counselors, and administrators will help students resolve conflict before it escalates, but it is the student’s responsibility to inform an adult of conflict situations. If there is a fight, involved students will be suspended. A student who attacks another student and causes injury can expect a longer suspension or referral to a discipline board. Students involved in more than one fight may be referred to the school psychologist for a behavior management plan.

F.9. FOOD/DRINK No food or drink, except water, is allowed in the hallways, neighborhoods, or Information Center. Students are encouraged to stay well hydrated using water in screw top bottles. Students may not eat in the neighborhood spaces. Students may eat in the Main Building Commons Area during lunch as noted in this handbook; eating in the Main Building Commons Area is a privilege, not a right. Exceptions may be made on a limited basis for classroom experiences that support curricular goals.

F.10. FORGERY/ALTERATION OF NOTES Students who forge sponsor or school signatures will be subject to discipline. In addition, alteration of

notes and passes and use of sponsor email accounts will fall into this category.

F.11. GANG BEHAVIOR Gang-like activities, such as vandalism and bullying are a community problem. DoDEA-Europe will work with installation agencies and units to help ensure coordinated actions are in place. Within DoDEA-Europe schools, vandalism, bullying or any other gang-like activities are not tolerated. Any form of initiation, assault, or bullying, may result in suspension for those participating. Gang related behavior includes; joining a fight in progress, making threats on behalf of another person or group, and intimidation using a group threat. This list is not all-inclusive. Students engaged in gang-related behavior can expect suspension or expulsion depending on the nature and severity of the offense.

F12. GRAFFITI Graffiti in any form will not be tolerated. A person or persons who, without the consent of the owner, utilizes aerosol paint or other permanent markers to intentionally or knowingly make markings, including inscriptions, slogans, drawings, or paintings will be suspended based upon the nature and severity of the offense.

F.13. HALL CONDUCT Students are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner when passing between classes. Students out of class for any reason MUST have a hall pass. Any adult in the building may request to see the hall pass. Students are to make every effort to use the rest room facilities during the passing period between classes. Individual teachers establish policies for allowing students to leave the classroom during class time.

F.14. HAZING Students that engage in or have association with acts of hazing on or off base are also subject to disciplinary actions. Hazing is defined as, “any intentional, knowing, or reckless act by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, or holding office in an organization.” Students who feel that they are being hazed need to tell a coach, teacher, counselor and/or administrator.

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F.15. ILLEGAL DRUG USE/POSSESSION Students should not have illegal substances in their possession at any time. If this occurs during school time, security forces will be notified of the suspected drug presence or use. At a minimum, students will be suspended for ten days and may face a disciplinary board for possible expulsion.

F.16. INSUBORDINATION Students who willfully refuse to follow directions of a teacher or other staff are considered insubordinate. Violators face a minimum of detention. The severity of the act and the student’s previous record of offenses will determine the length of the consequence. Open defiance, inappropriate language or profane gestures may result in suspension.

F.17. INTIMIDATION/HARASSMENT Rude, abusive, or threatening comments/behaviors towards others will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Students who feel that they are being intimidated or harassed need to tell a parent, teacher, counselor and/or administrator. F.18. ITEMS INAPPROPRIATE AT SCHOOL Students are not permitted to bring to school any personal items that interfere with the classroom atmosphere or endanger the health and safety of other students. Prohibited items will be confiscated. Students are responsible for all personal property and therefore should not bring items that may easily be stolen. It is recommended that electronic items not be brought to school. F.19. MISCONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM Each teacher will establish classroom rules and enforcement procedures. When a student continues to violate classroom rules after the teacher has taken corrective action, the student will be referred to the administration.

F.20. OFF CAMPUS DEFINITION Off campus is defined as outside of the high school complex without permission at any time during the school day with the exception of lunchtime or under the supervision of a teacher. Students should not be at or around the other schools unless they have specific business.

F.21. PHYSICALLY DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR Running, wrestling, horseplay, play-fighting/hitting and throwing objects in the halls or classrooms is dangerous and is not acceptable behavior. This also includes the throwing of snowballs. In addition, any behavior that has the potential to harm another person is not acceptable at school.

F.22. PROFANITY AND INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE The use of profanity, vulgarity, and inappropriate verbal or written language or gestures is unacceptable conduct at WHS. This includes any racial, ethnic, or sexual slur. Students are encouraged to use appropriate communication in all settings at all times.

F.23. PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION Kissing, aside from cultural greeting, is not allowed. Hugs lasting longer than 3 seconds on campus, during school, or at school functions are not allowed. Such conduct can interfere with the school’s academic mission and can create an offensive environment. Handholding is permitted.

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F.24. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Verbal harassment includes but is not limited to: Whistles, offensive comments, offensive jokes, terms of endearment (sweetie, babe, etc.), and inappropriate language.

Non-verbal harassment includes but is not limited to: Looking a person up or down, gestures, sexually oriented posters, cartoons or pictures.

Physical harassment includes but is not limited to: Touching, patting, grabbing, hugging, kissing, cornering, blocking passage, bumping.

Such conduct interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment is prohibited when it occurs against members of the same sex as well as members of the opposite sex. Students are not to tolerate sexual harassment and should notify a teacher, counselor, or administrator if sexual harassment occurs. Students involved in sexual harassment of any type will be subject to disciplinary action.

F.25. SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS 1. Social media venues are very public. What you contribute leaves a digital footprint forever, usually

even after it is deleted. Do not post anything you wouldn't want friends, enemies, parents, teachers, or a future employer to see. Make sure what you post promotes a positive image to the world.

2. It is acceptable to disagree with someone else's opinions, however, do it in a respectful, constructive way. What is inappropriate in the classroom is inappropriate online.

3. Be safe online. Never give out personal information, including, but not limited to, last names, any phone numbers, addresses, birthdates, and pictures. Do not share your password with anyone besides your parents, and teachers if necessary.

4. Linking to other Web sites to support your thoughts and ideas is recommended. However, be sure to read the entire article prior to linking to ensure that all information is appropriate for school setting.

5. Do your own work! Do not use other people's intellectual property, including pictures, without their permission. It is a violation of copyright law to copy and paste other's thoughts without proper attribution. When paraphrasing another's idea(s) be sure to cite your source with the specific web address. Verify you have permission to use the material.

6. How you represent yourself online is an extension of yourself. Do not misrepresent yourself by using someone else's identity.

7. Blog, wiki, and other online posts should be well written. Follow writing conventions including proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. If you have permission to edit someone else's work be sure it is in the spirit of improving the writing.

8. If you run across inappropriate material, that makes you feel uncomfortable, or is not respectful, tell the supervising adult right away.

9. Cyberbullying is not tolerated. Inform an administrator if you are being bullied. 10. See the set of online SmartCards for more information (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+) by

accessing the hyperlinks on the digital handbook.

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F. 26. SPREADING RUMORS If a person contributes to an altercation by spreading information ("He said/She said" situations), he/she will be referred to the administration for counseling and/or action, and parents/sponsors will be notified. Responsible and mature individuals resolve misunderstandings and provocation by discussing differences and taking the time to talk things out. Students have the responsibility to refer potential confrontations to a staff member, counselor, or administration. The administration supports resolving differences by communication and will provide a quiet place for students to discuss these differences when necessary. The proper way to deal with the problem is politely and privately and via the chain of command (teacher, counselor, and administrator).

F. 27.THEFT A student guilty of theft will be suspended and restitution of the property or equivalent value must be made. Students are reminded to lock up valuables in their locker using the school issued lock or brining a lock for the PE/Sports locker room. If you find an item that doesn’t belong to you (such as an iPOD or cellphone), then you should turn it in immediately to the administration/front office. If personal property has been stole, it must be reported immediately to the Student Affairs Office. Students will complete a Theft Report and are also advised to inform parents and the military police (DSN 337-5096 or CIV 0611-705-5096).

F.28. TOBACCO USE Wiesbaden High School follows DoDEA-Europe smoking policy at all times. Students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco products on school property, on school-owned and operated buses or on chartered buses, or when participating in school-sponsored or school-supervised activities on or off campus at all times Furthermore, they are prohibited from doing so from 0745-1450 in the general vicinity of the school campus. Vaping and e-cigarettes are considered the same as tobacco products. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action which may include referral to counseling or appropriate authority. F.29. UNPREPARED FOR CLASS Students who are without the materials necessary to learn and participate in class are considered unprepared for class. These materials include, but are not limited to; writing utensils, books, class material, completed homework, and proper physical education attire. Repeat offenders may receive teacher and/or administrative consequences. F.30. VANDALISM The student will be required to pay for or repair damages. Consequences will depend upon the severity and intention.

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TABLE OF CONSEQUENCES The Table of Consequences provides a general guideline for infractions. Administration will consider all circumstances before determining discipline consequences in each case. In most cases, home consequences may also be recommended. For discipline purposes, the school day begins the moment the student leaves their home to come to school and ends when they return.

CLASS 1 OFFENSES: DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS IN THE CLASSROOM AND COMMON AREAS

Examples: Electronic devices (cell phone, iPod), Dress Code Violation, Taunting (name calling, play

fighting, etc.), Violation of Class rules and Expectations (no materials, repeated failure to do homework,

chronic unpreparedness, cheating, tardy, lack of self-discipline), Poor Self-management (Littering, lying,

public display of affection, throwing objects, inappropriate language, running in halls, excessive talking,

refusal to comply to a reasonable request, conduct inappropriate to activity).

CONSEQUENCES: 1) Classroom consequences according to the teacher’s management plan (warnings

confiscations, detentions, parental contact, etc.). 2) Repeated offenses may be forwarded to administration in cases when an individual fails to correct behavior in response to teacher consequences. 3) Consequences for repeated behaviors may be detention or elevated to suspension (ISS or OSS). NOTE:

Offenses occurring in “common area” (hallways, study trips, assemblies) may result in restriction from

future assemblies/trips, etc.

CLASS II OFFENSES: DISRUPTIVE, RUDE, INAPPROPRIATE, AND REPEAT OFFENSES

Examples: Repetitive Class 1 Offenses, Property Violations (loss of/ damage to school property, damage

or defacing property of others) Truancy, forgery, profanity, Disrespectful Behavior Toward Adults

(defiance, insubordination, name calling, leaving class without permission, skipping ASD), Disrespectful

Behavior Toward Other Students (bullying, threatening, push/shove/slap in anger), Administrative

Offenses (truancy, forgery of school notes, smoking, found in restricted areas, and self-inflicted injuries).

CONSEQUENCES: 1) 1-2 days suspension to include community service. 2) Second suspension may be

elevated to a 2-5 days suspension. Suspension notifications will be sent to the community commander.

The second notification of suspension for truancy/tardiness will be routed through the community

commander to the sponsor’s chain of command. Monetary restitution will be requested if appropriate for

property damage.

CLASS III OFFENSES: BEHAVIORS THAT IMPACT ON THE LIVES AND/OR SAFETY OF OTHERS

Examples: Repetitive Class II Offenses, Prohibited Substance Related (Possession to include alcohol and

tobacco), Harmful Devices (Possession of firecrackers, laser pens) Theft, Sexual Harassment (as defined

by DoD policy), Property Destruction, Assault of School Personnel.

CONSEQUENCES: 2-10 days out of school suspension. The BSB Commander and the sponsor’s Chain of Command will be notified. Military Police will be notified as required. Monetary restitution will be requested if appropriate.

CLASS IV OFFENSES: ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, ACTIVITY IN VIOLATION OF LOCAL LAWS OR AGENCY

REGULATIONS: Examples: Drug Related, Weapons (Possession/use of weapons or anything used as a

weapon), Drugs (dealing, distribution, use), Arson, Threats (burn, bomb, destroy school property, false

fire alarm), Battery of School Personnel, Unauthorized or illegal use of school computers (entering or

down-loading unauthorized material, use of computers to communicate to harass or threaten, cyber

bullying, willfully damaging computer software), Causing Physical Injury to Another (not in self-defense)

resulting in medical treatment.

CONSEQUENCES: 5-10 days out of school suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion (or as determined by administration). The BSB commander and Civilian Misconduct Officer will be notified. For the first incidence of these offenses, notification is sent through the community commander to sponsor’s chain of command. Military police and other authorities will be notified as required. Monetary restitution will be requested if appropriate.

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Types of Consequences LD Lunch

Detention

Student reports to lunch detention location designated by the administrator; student should bring his/her own lunch; there is no talking or electronic devices allowed.

ASD After School Detention

Student reports to designated detention room with assignments to work quietly throughout the detention time; students must report directly after school.

SS Saturday School

Saturday School begins at 0800 and ends at 1200; report prepared to work on class assignments /study for tests; bring all necessary materials/supplies to complete work: textbooks, notebooks, pen/pencil etc.; bring enough work to occupy the full 4 hours.

ISS In School Suspension

Student reports to the ISS location upon arrival to campus with assignments and the necessary materials to complete those assignments and reading materials; it is expected that student will remain engaged in quiet work throughout the ISS; bring a lunch from home; a readmit conference with an administrator, at least one parent and the student will be requested prior to the student attending classes following the ISS; athletes cannot participate in next DoDEA-E event.

OSS Out of School Suspension

Student is not allowed at school during an OSS; a readmit conference with an administrator, at least one parent and the student will be requested prior to the student attending classes following the OSS; Home consequences/extra chores will be recommended; athletes cannot participate in next DoDEA-E event.

School campus community service may be administered in some cases for acts that occur during the school day.

SECTION VI: GENERAL INFORMATION

AVID PROGRAM

“AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges. AVID focuses on the least served students in the academic middle.” (www.avid.org) Eligible students will submit an application, have teacher

recommendations, participate in an interview process, and sign a contract of commitment. Mid-year PCS plans do not preclude eligible students from applying.

AWARDS WHS recognizes students throughout the year for excellence and improvement in a broad range of areas, including, but not limited to, academics, citizenship, athletics, fine arts, STEM, languages, service, and leadership. The end-of-year awards assembly recognizes awards earned at the district, area, and national levels, and those awards selected by departments and administration. The John Blaha Award is given in honor of Colonel Blaha, a retired space shuttle astronaut and Astronaut Hall of Fame inductee, who attended Wiesbaden HS in the early 1960s. This award is presented to an outstanding senior leader who consistently demonstrates positive role modeling, strong work ethic, assistance to others, sensitivity and tolerance toward others, exceptional communication and active listening skills, participation without domination, respect for the rights and property of others, and leadership in various roles. BACKPACKS Backpacks are not permitted in classroom spaces. Students may store backpacks in their assigned lockers. Backpacks must remain in lockers during the school day, to include lunch.

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BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, AND ON-CAMPUS PROPERTY The school furnishes textbooks to all students and school equipment as needed. Textbooks and equipment represent a major investment, and students are expected to safeguard them against loss or damage. When the pupil completes a course or transfers from the school, all books and equipment must be returned to WHS. Students are responsible for the texts and equipment checked out to them. Students should carefully inspect textbooks before signing an acceptance sheet. It is good practice to cover books. Lost books may be replaced by ordering the book on-line and having it sent directly to the school. The office will supply necessary details regarding the specific book. The replacement books must be the same edition as the one lost and must be in serviceable condition. Return a copy of the receipt or online order form to the school supply specialist. Once the replacement book has been received, the student’s obligation regarding this matter has been met. Wiesbaden High School ATTN: Supply – Lost/Damaged Unit 24313 Box 88, APO, AE 09005-4313 BULLETIN “WARRIOR TALK” New information from the daily bulletin is read each morning to inform the students of upcoming activities. The daily bulletin is also sent electronically to all sponsors and students. The WHS webpage is also available to keep the community informed about school activities. Submissions are limited to the school administration, faculty, and staff. If you are not receiving the bulletin, please contact the registrar to add your email to the distribution list. CLASS TRIPS

So-called “Senior Trips” or other “Class Trips” are not sponsored, authorized, sanctioned or excused by

the school. Senior “skip days” will be dealt with as unexcused absences and may lead to not

participating in graduation ceremonies. CONTACT INFORMATION Sponsors are required to keep the school informed of current address, home phone number, duty phone number, and emergency contact information. Students will not be released to any person other than the sponsor/parent or a designated emergency contact. FUNDRAISING Only student activities or clubs that have been approved by school administration may conduct fundraising. These groups must have a documented business plan, student office representation, and bylaws or a constitution. These documents are kept on file with the Student Council Association (SCA) and Student Activity Fund (SAF) managers. If they are not an approved student activity or club, the activity should not be raising funds and they should not have an active SAF account. The SCA does not process requests for fundraising activities and the SAF should not process deposits or withdrawals for activities that are not in compliance. Additionally, those activities selling food must have at least one food handler card holder on duty during the duration of the activity. This is part of our school’s policy to stay in compliance with SAF guidelines and the US Army health and safety requirements. HIGH VALUE ITEMS

Personal items of high value should not be brought to school. The school assumes no responsibility for the loss of high value items!

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INCLEMENT WEATHER Late openings and early school closure are determined by the Garrison Commander. Listen to AFN (FM 98.7) or watch AFN TV for scrolling informational updates and announcements.

INFORMATION CENTER The Information Center is located in the Main Building. Students will find books, DVDs, newspapers, magazines and computers with vast databases and production programs. In order to utilize the Information Center during class periods, a student must have a pass signed by the teacher. Students visiting the Information Center are expected to work productively. Materials may be checked out for thirty days. Lost or damaged materials must be paid at replacement value.

INTERIM TRAVEL FORM Students must have a signed medical power of attorney and behavior expectation form on record before participating in extra and co-curricular activities. LOCKERS DoDEA owns and maintains lockers that students may use to store books, coats, and other items during the school year. Because the lockers are government property, the school reserved the right to joint control over the student lockers, including the right to search lockers at any time without prior notice. Students are responsible for the locker assigned to them.

Lockers may not be shared.

The defacing of lockers (i.e., writing, marring, scratching, pictures or applying stickers) is considered vandalism and is prohibited. Pictures inside lockers are acceptable only if taped onto the inside of the lockers. No obscene pictures or drawings are permitted. Students will be asked to remove anything seen in a locker that is not proper. Use good judgment on what is displayed in the locker. Magnets may be used on the outside of the locker.

Report needed repairs to the Student Affairs Office.

Gym lockers are available to PE students for daily use only.

In-season athletes, JROTC cadets, and Culinary Arts students will be issued an additional locker in the Curriculum Building to store equipment and uniforms needed for those programs.

Lockers are to be kept locked at all times. The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items left in unsecured lockers. Do not leave valuables in your locker! Do not share your locker or combination with anyone!

Unclaimed items left in lockers at the conclusion of the school year will be discarded or donated to local charities.

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT MAINTAIN LOCKERS WILL LOSE LOCKER PRIVILEGES FOR THE SEMESTER AND/OR SCHOOL YEAR.

LOST AND FOUND Students who find lost articles are asked to take them to the Student Affairs Office, where the owner can claim them. Small items, to include, glasses, jewelry, and wallets should be turned into the office. If identified, identification cards and wallets are returned to the owner immediately. If an item is found in a classroom, it should be given to the teacher. At the end of each quarter, unclaimed items are donated to an off-base charity. Please note that keeping “found” property may be considered stealing.

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LUNCH Students are not allowed to congregate in school neighborhoods, hallways, or foyers of any building, and if choosing to remain in the school building during lunch, must be in designated lunch location areas or under the supervision of a teacher/staff member. Students choosing to eat in the Commons Area of the Main Building or at the picnic tables on campus may bring a sack lunch (sandwich, salad, etc.). Hot lunches served in the MPR must remain in the MPR. The AAFES operates the school cafeteria located the High School Multi-Purpose Room and serves a daily hot meal to students. Money can be applied to your student’s account at the AAFES cashier cage. Reduced lunch is available for students who qualify. Students are not allowed to eat in hallways, neighborhoods, or information center. Following lunch, students are expected to report to classes on time. Students not on time to any class because of leaving campus may receive loss of off-campus eating privileges. Students are not allowed to leave Hainerberg Kaserne during the school day unless he or she has followed the proper sign-out procedures with the SAO.

Upperclassmen (juniors and seniors) who are in good standing with school rules and policies may leave campus for lunch. Open campus for lunch is a privilege, not a right. Loss of open-campus lunch privileges may include, but are not limited to: excessive tardiness, excessive absences, or office discipline referrals. When a student loses his or her off campus eating privileges, he or she must be inside the MPR or immediately outside the MPR doors from 5 minutes after lunch starts to 5 minutes before lunch ends. Failure to abide by the lunch restriction may result in extended loss of privileges and/or ASD. Underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) must remain on campus for lunch. Students will be classified for the entire school year based on their grade-level classification on the first day of school for the school year. **The class of 2020 is “grandfathered in” to the previous open campus lunch policy and may continue to go off campus for lunch during the 2017-2018 school year, provided the student is in good standing as noted above and classified as a sophomore on the first day of school. Remember to follow these guidelines during lunchtime:

Use crosswalks to cross streets

Be respectful and courteous at all times.

Be responsible for the proper disposal of your trash.

Do not be loud and rowdy in public eating places.

Do not be late to class after lunch. Allow yourself plenty of time to walk back to school. LUNCH SCHOLARS Students earning Fs will be assigned to the Lunch Scholars Program, which is designed to provide additional time and opportunity for study. Students may work together, with an assigned teacher, or by themselves to get caught up on assignments during lunch.

OPEN HOUSE

WHS encourages parents to visit during the annual Open House. This is an opportunity to become familiar with your student’s courses and teachers. Discussion of individual student performance is not

appropriate at this time; however, a conference for a later date may be scheduled with the teacher.

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PARENTAL CONTACT WITH STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY Classrooms are not to be interrupted to deliver personal messages (except in emergency situations approved by administration), lunch money or school supplies/assignments. This can be accomplished at the lunch break or after school. Please do not text or call students during class time. PUBLIC RELATIONS Electronic displays will be utilized to advertise events and to showcase student work. Administrators must approve advertisements prior to submission for display. Nothing is permitted to be posted on painted surfaces or windows. Announcements for the Student Bulletin are to be submitted from the activity sponsor to the Student Affairs Office by 1200 the day prior to the announcement being published. Announcements will not run for more than three consecutive days. New information from the Student Bulletin is read each morning to inform the students of upcoming activities. The Student Bulletin is also sent electronically to all sponsors and students. Additional e-mail addresses may be added with the school registrar. SCHOOL DANCES Homecoming and other school-sponsored dances throughout the school year are open for all WHS students, grades 9-12. Middle school students are not allowed to attend high school dances. The duration of dances will generally not exceed four hours and will conclude at or before 2100 hours (weekdays) and 2200 hours (weekends). Formal or semi-formal dances (weekends only) will end at or before 2300 hours. Attendees at dances will show ID and/or permission forms when requested. The Prom is for juniors and seniors. Sophomores may attend if invited by a junior or senior, and with administrative approval. Freshmen and middle-school students are not permitted to attend under any circumstances. Students wishing to bring a non-WHS guest to school dances must have written permission from their parents and the prior approval of the administration. The PERMISSION TO BRING A GUEST TO A SCHOOL EVENT must be given to the sponsor of the dance at least one week before the dance unless otherwise designated. Guests are required to abide by school rules and visitor procedures. If a guest is asked to leave a dance, the sponsoring student will also be required to leave, and vice versa. Guests who have already graduated must be within one year of graduation; no guest age 21 or older will be permitted to attend under any circumstances. Group approval may be granted to members of visiting student groups. School rules apply at all dances.

Observe the school dress code or DANCE DRESS CODE (if formal or semi-formal).

Refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful drugs at any point during the evening/night.

Participate in dancing activities in a tasteful, appropriate way, which demonstrates respect for your dancing partner and others in attendance. Whether you think your dancing style is disrespectful or not, you agree to stop dancing in a particular way if a chaperone tells you the style in which you are dancing is inappropriate. Dance Chaperones have sole discretion of what constitutes inappropriate dancing.

Show respect for yourself and others by using appropriate language. (No form of foul language is considered appropriate.)

Students in attendance may not return to the dance once they have left the area where the dance is being held.

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SCHOOL DANCES – DRESS CODE FOR SEMI-FORMAL AND FORMAL EVENTS

MALE FEMALE

Formal/Semi-formal attire includes a jacket or

vest, dress pants, dress shirt, tie, and dress

shoes.

Kilts are acceptable if a traditional kilt

ensemble is worn, the kilt is no higher than the

knee, and appropriate undergarments are

worn.

NO jeans, sagging, t-shirts, sneakers/trainers,

DCs, or VANS.

Formal/Semi-formal attire includes a cocktail-

type dress, formal dress, or formal pantsuit

and dress shoes.

Dresses/skirts may be no shorter than 4”

above the knee, including any slits, at the

shortest portion of the dress/skirt.

Spaghetti straps/sleeveless dresses are

acceptable.

Cleavage must be fully covered.

Backless dresses may not dip lower than the

mid-back.

SCHOOL HOURS The administration office is open Monday through Friday from 0730-1600 hours. The school is open to students from 0730-1515. Neighborhoods will be open to students from 0740-1510. Students may remain on the school campus after hours to take part in school-sponsored activities.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN:

Book Bag Pens, Pencils, Eraser Large 3-Ring Binder with Dividers

Loose Leaf Paper Spiral Notebook Gym Clothes/Shoes

Pocket Folder for each class Protractor, Compass, & Ruler Combination lock for PE or Sports

THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE

Paints (Tempra) Construction Paper *Students are expected to keep and use agenda books. If lost, students will have to replace at their own expense.

Calculators Pencil Sharpeners

Index Cards Graph Paper

Paper Towels, Soap Agenda Books*

SOCIAL EVENTS Social events may be planned for WHS students, grades 9-12. Every event must be sponsored by an approved student group recognized by the Student Council Association (SCA) and school administration. The group must have a faculty sponsor and an adequate number of chaperones must be present throughout the duration of the event, from set-up to clean-up. Events must be scheduled on the school calendar with the approval of the school administration. The sponsoring group is responsible for securing chaperones and for all set-up and clean-up. Events scheduled on weekdays will conclude at or before 2100 hours. Events scheduled for weekends will conclude at or before 2200 hours, with the exception of formal and semi-formal dances, which will conclude at or before 2300 hours. Attendees at dances will show ID and/or permission forms when requested.

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STUDENT EXPRESSIVE RIGHTS The school administration will curtail, or disallow student expressive rights including student speech and dress, student participation in organizations, and student or organization access to school facilities, if the student or organization engages in conduct that the principal determines has met or is likely to meet any of the following criteria:

Interfere with orderly conduct

Endanger the health, safety, or well-being of others

Be perceived to advocate misconduct

Engage in inappropriate language or conduct

Engage in inappropriate school performances

Discriminate

Violate laws and policies STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rights: All students, in kindergarten (K) through 12, are entitled to an educational program comparable to those offered in public schools in the United States, in accordance with pertinent directives and regulations governing eligibility for enrollment. Responsibilities: Students, regardless of age, have the responsibility for conducting themselves in a manner that does not violate the rights of other people. They share with administrators and teachers the responsibility of developing a climate within the school that is conducive to productive learning and living. It is the responsibility of students to complete a course of study necessary to obtain a high school diploma. Students and parents must take the responsibility for class attendance. In accordance with local school policy, students are responsible for properly maintaining the textbooks and other equipment issued by the school, for obeying school rules, and for accepting just and appropriate consequences if responsibilities are not fulfilled. For more information, or a more detailed description, see the pamphlet entitled STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools System, available from the school administrator. STUDY TRIPS Authorized study field trips are scheduled throughout the school year for the purpose of enriching the curriculum. Parent permission slips must be turned in to the sponsors of the trip by the date specified. Absences due to such activities are excused and students may be required to turn in work ahead of time or upon return to school. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for make-up work prior to taking the study trip. Questions regarding specific study trips should be directed to the sponsoring teacher. Teachers are responsible for students on authorized school study trips. TELEPHONES Students will not be called from class unless an emergency exists. Students needing to use the telephone during the school day may use cell phones only outside the building while traveling between classes or during lunch. Sending/Reading texts during class may result in loss of device.

TRASH Show pride in our school by managing your own litter and cleaning up your messes in common areas and classrooms. Please use appropriate containers to keep our environment clean. RECYCLE!

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VISITORS All visitors, including parents, must sign in at the main office and obtain a visitor's pass before visiting classrooms. Visitors must present an ID when checking in and wear a visitor’s badge that can be seen easily. If a parent wishes to visit their children’s classrooms during class time, 24 hour notice is required. Students wishing to bring visitors to school are required to fill out a CLASSROOM VISIT FORM at least 3 DAYS BEFORE the visit and return it to the Student Affairs Office. This written request must have the signature of all the student's teachers, the parents, and the administration before a visitor's pass will be given. The form must be returned to the main office no later than 1500 the day before a guest visits the classroom. Students are expected to welcome and assist visitors. No visitors are permitted during exams, standardized testing, and the last week of school. It is inappropriate to bring infants and small children into the school for visitation except for a special function. If visitors intend to participate in any school functions, such as a dance, special permission forms must be completed first.

SECTION VII: TRANSPORTATION BUS INFORMATION The local School Bus Office (SBO)coordinates the buses, and implements and enforces the school bus rules. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the school bus on time and to engage in safe and proper behavior while on the bus. Students riding the bus must be registered annually with the SBO and must adhere to all SBO regulations, including having a current bus pass. Students found in violation of established rules regarding conduct aboard school buses will be subject to disciplinary action to include loss of bus privileges. Transportation to and from school is a privilege, not a right.

BUS INFORMATION – ACTIVITY BUS An activity bus is available to transport students when activities are concluded. To ride the bus, students must have an activity bus pass issued by the sponsor of the activity, or a one-day pass issued by a supervising teacher. (Regular bus passes are not the same as activity bus passes.) Seasonal activity bus passes are to be turned in to the activity sponsor once the season/activity is over. Activity buses go to the military community. Activity buses are ONLY for students involved in legitimate, supervised after school activities. Activity buses do not provide added transportation for students who remain after

Questions about school bus transportation should be directed to the School Bus Office (SBO), located in the little red building (Bldg. #07881) on the WMS campus,

at DSN 335-5382 or CIV 0611 408-0382 In the event of an emergency or if you receive no answer; please call the local Military Police Desk

at 337-5096/5047 or CIV 0611-705-5096/5047. They will contact someone at the Bus Office.

Dan Samek Wiesbaden SBO Lead 314-337-2240 0611-705-2240 daniel.samek@eu.dodea.edu

Michael Coleman Transportation Specialist 314-337-2240 0611-705-2240 Michael.coleman2@eu.dodea.edu

Wiesbaden School Bus Office C/O Wiesbaden Middle School UNIT 29647 Box 0087 APO AE 09005-0087

SBO Hours: 8:30-13:00

14:00-14:15 15:10-16:00

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school just to “hang out” at the YS, PX, with friends, etc. Students who do not have an appropriate activity bus pass will not be allowed to ride the activity bus. No pass, no ride. PRIVATE VEHICLES Students with a valid driver’s license are permitted to drive an automobile to school and must obey all on-base driving rules. Students are not excused if they arrive late to school in private vehicles. It is the student’s responsibility to secure the car and its contents. Students are not authorized to use the car during the school day.

SKATEBOARDS and BICYCLES Students are allowed to use skateboards, scooters or other approved devices for transportation to and from school. However, these items must be stowed during the entire school day and are not allowed to be used on campus at any time. Such devices must remain stowed until the conclusion of the school day. These devices are not authorized for usage during open campus lunch. Students who are being checked out before the conclusion of school must first check out in the SAO before retrieving their skateboard, scooter or other personal transportation device. Students in possession of skateboards, scooters or other like items during the school day are subject to confiscation and or disciplinary action. Repeated violations will result in confiscation of the skateboard, which will be returned at a meeting with the sponsor/parent, student, and administration.

TRAFFIC SAFETY Students should never walk in front of or behind the school bus. Students should wait six feet back from the curb. In Europe, traffic does not stop for the loading and unloading of school buses.

SECTION VIII: EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Sports and other organized activities help students develop self-esteem, self-confidence, cooperation, and leadership skills as well as develop strong character traits to include fairness, trustworthiness, responsibility, and respect. Participation in the extra-curricular program is a privilege to all students who meet DoDEA and WHS eligibility requirements.

In order to be eligible to participate in sports and other extra-curricular activities, students must maintain eligibility in the following three areas:

Academics: have no more than 1 failing grade as confirmed by weekly grade checks and maintain a 2.0 GPA

Behavior: abide by policies and philosophies established by the administration and sponsors

Practice and participation: adhere to the principles governing interscholastic competition Students must maintain grades according to regulation and show respect for fellow students and faculty members at all times. The ultimate objective for each student representing WHS will be to display appropriate behavior and good sportsmanship in all events, contests, and practice sessions in accordance with local, DoDEA, and National Federation policies. An athletic and extra-curricular code has been established for the members of all athletic teams, organizations, and clubs at WHS. This code will be explained to every candidate and his/her parent(s) will be required to sign a verification statement. In addition, students and parents must sign the DoDEA Europe, STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS memorandum. Anyone having any questions

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concerning athletics and extra-curricular at our school, should contact the Athletic Director or Principal prior to signing these important documents. WHS offers a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities for students. The policies, eligibility criteria, and code of conduct developed for the interscholastic athletic program apply to any regularly occurring school activity. Involved students must meet the same academic eligibility as athletes. The final determination of eligibility for students in all curricular or extra-curricular trips rests with the Principal. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ART CLUB Opportunities for students to work with a broad range of techniques including photography, painting and drawing.

ATHLETICS The athletic teams participate with other DoDEA-Europe Division I schools. Tournaments are scheduled at the end of the regular season of play. See the athletic section for more detailed information.

DRAMA CLUB An after-school opportunity offered during certain time periods that allows for students to practice theatrical skills and participate in theatrical productions.

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE A student-directed club aimed at encouraging acceptance of all; each year depends on student interest. HONOR SOCIETIES Membership in the Honor Societies is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attended Wiesbaden High School for one year. Requirements for membership may be obtained from the sponsor. Opportunities include German Honor Society, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Thespian Society. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) The JROTC program teaches leadership skills and the basics of military science. JROTC is a curricular program further enhanced by extra-curricular activities to include Color Guard, Drill Team, leaderships camps, and study trips. MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN) MUN is a simulation of the United Nations. It provides instruction to students on procedures and methods of research related to MUN activities. Students participate in THIMUN and are assigned various UN roles. They propose, write, and deliver resolutions.

MULTICULTURAL CLUB Offers students the opportunity to build close friendships with each other, while sharing their different cultures. Activities promote awareness and foster appreciation of the multiethnic makeup of our community.

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MUSIC Students enrolled in band or chorus classes may participate in the community band, string ensemble, honors music festival, concerts, and other special events as scheduled.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and fosters academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens of a democracy. Through chapter service activities, members maintain and extend the qualities that were the basis of their induction. Students must be second semester sophomores or higher with a cumulative (weighted) GPA of 3.5 or higher and have completed a full year at WHS to be considered for membership. However, the semester rule may be waived for students transferring in from other DoDEA schools where the grading system and standards are the same. The Faculty Council reviews membership application packets in which applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, community service, and leadership. Students new to WHS who have been inducted in their previous schools should contact the sponsor and present a membership card or certificate of membership. Membership in NJHS does not carry over into NHS. These are two separate organizations. ROBOWARRIORS WHS RoboWarriors Robotics Club builds varsity class robots that compete in stateside FIRST Robotics contests. The FIRST Robotics Competition is a fascinating, real-world, professional experience that helps students prepare for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

SCHOLARS CLUB Provides students the opportunity to participate actively in the learning process and to receive help with homework and organizational skills. A quiet place will be provided to work, and assistance will be given as needed.

STUDENT COUNCIL WHS Student Council is a forum through which students can voice their ideas to the school administration. The council also acts as a mediator among the various clubs and interest groups at the school. The executive student council is elected in the spring of each year for the following year. They are responsible to assist with the beginning of the year orientation activities. Throughout the year the executive board is responsible for school-wide activities and directing class events. In the fall, students may run for student council class officer positions. STUDENT-TO-STUDENT (S2S) An organization that promotes peer-to-peer assistance with transitions and support for integrating into the WHS culture and community. TALENT SHOW An opportunity for students to show off their skills and talents. Students interested in participating in the Talent Show should inquire with the Talent Show sponsor. Talent Show will only be conducted when there is enough student interest.

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THESPIAN SOCIETY (INTERNATIONAL) CHAPTER 3854 Membership is granted to the honorary society of the Drama Club for the demonstration of a commitment to excellence in theatre arts. Points are earned during drama activities and membership is conferred when International Thespian Society qualifications have been met. Student point accounts are available for review.

VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Through video productions students produce and display video projects for special events.

YEARBOOK The yearbook is published annually. Students are encouraged to talk with the yearbook advisor as enrollment in the yearbook class is required.

DoDEA-EUROPE STUDENT ACTIVITIES The European area office sponsors many activities independent of anything else in the school system while others are offshoots of participation in a school-based activity. For some, students must compete at the school, district, or European level for selection. Other activities allow many students to participate. Students need to commit their time in order to prepare for participation. Criteria are announced when the activity is advertised.

BERLIN SEMINAR This activity is reserved for selected seniors based on an application process and school recommendations. American and British students work together to achieve cultural understanding using Berlin as a case study. CREATIVE CONNECTIONS Students apply to participate in a weeklong seminar emphasizing the fine arts. The week ends with performances, displays, and demonstrations in the areas of dance, theater, literature, and art. CULINARY FAIRE Students have the opportunity to compete in events testing culinary knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the hospitality industry. DRAMA FEST An annual theatrical competition featuring school ensemble performances as well as individual monologues and paired duet scenes. EDUCATORS RISING Composed of a group of students interested in a future teaching career. There are opportunities to explore best teaching practices, colleges for obtaining a teaching degree and activities focused on activities related to educational curriculum. FILM FESTIVAL An annual celebration of the best of local schools Video Production work. Subjects include News, Documentary, Music Videos, and other categories. Students are afforded a chance to critique and rank products in a setting that exposes them to the setting of an Arts Award event.

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) Students have the opportunity to compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills learned in their local FBLA chapter. HONORS BAND, CHOIR, AND JAZZ BAND Students compete to be selected to perform in these honors music programs at the DoDEA-Europe level. Sessions end with culminating performances with students from all over Europe. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ISLI) Students from European and DoDEA high schools come together to discuss and practice leadership skills. The activity is organized and run by a board of directors composed of British, Dutch, Czech, and American teachers and students. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) ARMY DRILL COMPETITION Cadets compete in both Regulation Drill and Exhibition Drill categories. JUNIOR SCIENCE & HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM (JSHS) Students interested in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics work on original projects at school then compete in the DoDEA-Europe Regional for scholarships and awards. MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN) MUN is a simulation of the United Nations. Students are assigned to play various UN roles. MODEL U.S. SENATE Model US Senate is a simulation of the US Senate. Students are assigned various Senatorial roles where they develop, debate and pass legislation. STEMposium Students from grades 9-11 will participate in the event designed to introduce them to a real-world engineering scenario which requires the application of science, technology and math.

SECTION IX: PARENT & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS BOOSTER CLUB The WHS Booster Club is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting students, teachers and educational programs. The support provides supplementary assistance to activities for which other fund sources are insufficient or non-existent. SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC) The WHS SAC is a group composed of three parents and three teachers, elected for two-year terms. SAC also has a student member, the president of the student council. Elections for the open positions are held each spring. SAC officers are elected during the first school-year meeting, typically in September. SAC serves to advise the Principal and provides an important avenue for official recommendations.

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Section X: Athletic Handbook The following information is based on the 2016-2017 edition of the DoDEA-E Interscholastic Athletic Handbook. Any updates will be provided online and via the WHS Athletic Director and coaches. The primary purpose of our competitive sports program is to provide experiences that will enable our students to progress toward established educational objectives. These objectives include the following qualities: physical strength, endurance, vitality, neuromuscular skills, courage, alertness, resourcefulness, good sportsmanship character, high moral standards, loyalty and a healthy self-concept. Our coaching staff is dedicated to helping the student athlete reach these goals. Both the physical and psychological growth of each student is conscientiously considered when planning and implementing our athlete program. Coaches are aware of the individual needs of our youth as well as the social implications of being able to work as a member of a team. Students will be given the opportunity through extensive training, excellent equipment and facilities, and skilled instruction to reach their maximum athletic potential if they dedicate themselves to our program. Our goal is to also produce young men and women who have the capacity to be successful citizens in our highly competitive society. We are committed to achieving this goal. We want our athletes to leave Wiesbaden High School and be able to say that they are proud to have been a “Warrior.”

High School Sports Offered

Sport Boys Girls Season

Cross Country X X

Fall Beginning of school until approximately the

first week of November.

Football X X

Golf X X

Tennis X X

Volleyball X

Cheerleading X X Fall and Winter

Basketball X X

Winter—Mid November until @ 1 March Marksmanship X X

Wrestling X X

Soccer X X

Spring Mid-March until approximately 1 June

Baseball X

Track and Field X X

Softball X

ATHLETIC CODE REFERENCE: Administrative Instruction 2740.3, “High School Interscholastic Athletic Program (IAP),” November 1997 and DoDEA-Europe Interscholastic Athletic Program, March 2009. Purpose: This Athletic Code and Lettering Policy for participants at Wiesbaden High School provide uniformity among the students by setting down minimum requirements for participants. Any athlete who fails to comply with DoDEA and WHS athletic regulations may receive disciplinary consequences and/or withholding of recognition/honors.

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to compete in a DoDEA sponsored interscholastic athletics event at WHS, the following criteria must be met: 1. Coaches will check the previous semester’s GPA and number of F’s for all student athletes in grades

9, 10, 11, and 12. These students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher AND have no more than 1 “F” to be eligible. If ineligible, according to this standard, see # 3 below.

2. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: Student athletes (all grade levels) who meet the 2.0 GPA/1 “F” requirement are eligible, but must be monitored on a weekly basis. a. Any student athlete who has more than 1 “F” will be ineligible for all scrimmages and DoDDS-E

scheduled games, commencing on Tuesday at 0800 hours through the following Tuesday at 0800 hours.

b. Students can regain their eligibility on a weekly basis.

3. INELIGIBLE STUDENTS: If a student athlete does not meet the 2.0 GPA/1 “F” requirement from the previous semester then he/she must adhere to the following: a. The student is ineligible for the first 3 weeks of the season and will continue to have his/her

GPA and number of F’s checked every 3 weeks throughout the entire season as long as they meet the requirement at the end of every 3-week period. These checks must be done every 3 weeks, even though the student may meet the GPA requirement at the end of the first or second three-week period. During any 3 week check the athlete fails to meet the requirement, the athlete will be removed from the team immediately.

b. The student may still practice during this time, but participation in all scrimmages and DoDDS-E scheduled games is prohibited. Ineligible athletes cannot dress-out or travel with the team.

c. Coaches should encourage tutoring and additional study time for these students so that they may regain their eligibility (i.e., Tuesday /Thursday scholars). NOTE: There is no requirement, during the ineligibility period, for these students to be monitored weekly. However, it is highly suggested that this be done to determine progress and provide assistance where necessary.

d. The student will be removed from the team for the remainder of the season the first time the student does not meet the 2.0 GPA/1 F requirement at a 3 week grade check.

4. Transfer students: If a student enrolls in school without a transcript or any previous school record: a. The student must be monitored on a weekly basis. If the student has more than 1 F at the end

of the weekly monitoring period then the student is ineligible for that week. b. If a new student has no previous semester GPA to determine if the GPA requirement has been

met, this student must also meet the three-week GPA check. If, at the three-week check, the student has a 2.0 GPA or higher and no more than 1 failing grade, then he will be ELIGIBLE for the next three-week period (he must continue to be monitored weekly). If the school does not have an official transcript by the 6th week to determine the GPA eligibility requirement, then again, at the 6th week a GPA check must be done. If the GPA requirement is not met, the athlete will be ineligible for the next three weeks.

NOTE: Only students who do not meet the requirement at the beginning of the season will be subject to GPA checks every 3 weeks.

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY APPEAL If an athlete feels a grade is improperly reflected, s/he will complete a Student Academic Eligibility Appeal Form (available from the Student Bulletin) and submit it to the Principal. The Principal has the final decision on the athlete’s eligibility. STUDENTS CANNOT BECOME ELIGIBLE ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON!

APPEAL PROCEDURE The chain of command is as follows: coach, faculty sponsor (if different from coach), athletic director, assistant principal, principal. In the event of an appeal of the disciplinary decision made by a faculty sponsor, it is possible for the student athlete to seek redress through the WHS Athletic Council. Such action can be at the request of the student or the parent sponsor. The WHS Athletic Council will be chaired by the Athletic Director, and will consist of three out-of-season coaches to determine if the action taken by the coach was appropriate. All parties agree beforehand that any recommendation by the Council will be the final word in the case. Parents and Athlete can submit information to be considered in their appeal. The coach, athlete and parents are allowed to present their case to the Athletic Council. Once the Council has reached a decision, it will be forwarded to the Assistant Principal for endorsement.

ATHLETE BEHAVIOR AND SPORTSMANSHIP Participation in athletics is a privilege, not a right. The highest standards of sportsmanship are expected from WHS athletes whether involved in practices or competition at home or at other schools. Good sportsmanship is learned by exercising self-discipline and control, playing fairly, working hard to perform to the best of one’s ability and accepting the results with dignity. Student athletes are expected to maintain proper standard of behavior during the school day, practices, contests and travel. Our athletes are expected to be leaders and exemplary representatives of our Wiesbaden High School Community and country. Students who exhibit poor sportsmanship may be dropped from a team. Expected behavior includes:

Complying with behaviors outlined in DoDEA Regulations: DODEA EUROPE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY, DODEA EUROPE STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS.

Complying with all rules and regulations in the student handbook.

Showing respect to foreign cultures when traveling.

Using appropriate language; no cursing or use of obscene gestures. Inappropriate language, body language or behaviors will not be tolerated.

Stealing, forgery, destruction of property (home or away), sexual misconduct, and use or possession of controlled and/or mind-altering substances may result in suspension from athletics, suspension from school, loss of athletic letter, and/or other consequences.

ATHLETIC CONTESTS Athletic contests are where teams show the final result of their hard work and dedication. All the long, hard hours of work can pay off if you are mentally ready to compete. Fans from the local and visiting communities will judge athletes, coaches, school and our community by the way we perform and by our behaviors. Be ready to accept the challenges that arise during competitions. Compete and conduct yourself like the champion you can be.

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Competition Appearance: Athletes will wear school-issued uniforms (including warm-ups) for competition and other team events as directed by the coach. Uniforms will be properly fitted and worn appropriately. During competition, athletes will wear jerseys tucked in their shorts unless otherwise designed. Hats, caps, headbands or other head apparel are not to be worn unless they fit within the uniform design. Athletes will be groomed and travel to the coaches specifications. Headphones will be worn only at appropriate, non-game times.

Always remember when you are at a contest in Warrior uniform, you are no longer merely an “individual,” but a representative of your team, school, and community. Always show Pride and Class!

ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance in school for the entire day of the competition/activity is required. Exceptions may be granted for pre-booked appointments and must be approved by the principal in advance.

A student cannot be absent from school and attend practice except for an excused absence approved by administration.

Students are required to be in school the full day of a weekday game. The only exception is for a medical appointment approved by administration or approved field trip.

If games are scheduled for Saturday, a student must be in school for the full day prior to the contest to be eligible to play except for an approved medical appointment.

When a team is traveling, the athlete must be in school (a minimum of .5, if applicable) on the day of departure.

School Suspensions: any student suspended from school is not eligible, at the minimum, for the next scheduled DoDEA-E competition. A Friday/Saturday scheduled competition is considered one event and the championships (post-season) are considered one event.

BUS RULES Athletes are expected to comply with all Wiesbaden Community bus rules. WHS stresses the following when traveling to sporting competitions:

Always enter and exit the bus through the front entrance unless instructed to do differently.

Drivers will be treated with respect and requests obeyed immediately.

Place trash in a trash bag; do not throw it on the floor of the bus. Trash will be disposed of in the dumpsters at the school (by the gym), not the trash bins in the front. Upon return from a trip, the buses will be cleaned before athletes are dismissed to leave.

Do not climb or sit on the top of the seats.

No “external noise” music/video. Headphones only.

Two to a seat only. No movement on the bus while it is moving.

Sit where instructed by the coaches.

No horse play.

No sodas or canned drinks allowed. Only re-closable drinks are allowed.

Food is allowed on the buses only with the permission of the bus company.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCES

All participants in DoDEA-E will adhere to DoDEA and DoDEA-E regulations concerning unlawful possession, use, or distribution of controlled and mind altering substances as outlined in the three categories below.

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A. Tobacco/Nicotine Products Tobacco products in any form (for smoking, chewing, etc.)

During School Time/Events Outside of School

First Offense

School Consequence: Level 1

Attend 1 ASACS session

1 game suspension from a DoDDS-E

regularly scheduled game

ASACS Counseling – 1

session

1 game suspension*

Second Offense

School Consequences: Level 2

Removal from team for remainder

of the season

Removal from the team for

the remainder of the season

Third Offense

School Consequences: Level 3

No athletic participation for

remainder of the school year

No athletic participation for

remainder of the school

year

B. Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol (any alcohol related product, such as beer, wine, distilled spirits, malt beverages, etc.) Alcohol may also include medicinal products such as mouthwash and cold medicine, which contain alcohol. Other Drugs: refers to any mind-altering substance, legal or illegal. The only acceptable drugs are those medications prescribed by a board certified doctor or nurse practitioner to an individual, or over-the-counter medication given to a school nurse or other designated staff by a parent or legal guardian; that are registered with the school nurse or other designated staff; that are dispensed by or under the supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or the school nurse or other designated staff; and that are taken as prescribed or directed. To include any legally prescribed medications and/or drug that is used by a non-prescribed user.

Infraction During School Time/Events Outside of School

First Offense

School Consequence: Level 1

Suspension from school

Removal from the team for the

remainder of the season. Parents

are liable for return travel if

infraction occurs during at away

competition

1 game suspension*

ASACS Counseling – 1

session

Second Offense

School Consequence: Level 2 Removal from team for the current season and the next sports season; Parents are liable for return travel if infraction occurs during an away competition

Removal from team for the current season and next sports season

Third Offense School Consequence: Level 3 Removal from the team and no athletic participation for 1 calendar year starting at the end of the current season (three consecutive sport seasons)

No athletic participation for the current season and removal from sports for 1 calendar year (three consecutive sport seasons)

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C. Drug and Controlled Substances Includes any of the following: A controlled substance identified in Schedules I, II, III, IV or V of the Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C.§ 812 (c); but does not include such a substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed professional or that is legally possessed or used under any other authority under the Controlled Substances Act or under any other provision such as school medication policy, in school buildings, on school property and grounds, in school sponsored vehicles or at school-sponsored events at other sites. It does mean controlled substances including, but not limited to, cannabis (marijuana); hallucinogens (LSD, psilocybin mushrooms); stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines such as “speed” or Ritalin); depressants (barbiturates, “Quaaludes”); narcotics (opium, heroin); inhalants (nitrous oxide, medical products, or other fume-producing substances); anabolic steroids and counterfeit (look-alike) controlled substances. Prescription medication or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal or homeopathic medications for personal use shall be allowed only as per DoDEA medication policy, under the supervision of school personnel, with written orders from a physician. Federal, state and local laws shall apply to students and employees alike. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: Means equipment or apparatus designed for, or used for the purpose of measuring, packaging, distributing or facilitating the use of drugs. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Means the use of any substance that alters a person’s ability to perform physically, intellectually, emotionally or socially.

Infraction During School Time/Events Outside of School

First Offense

School Consequences: Level 1 No athletic participation for remainder of the school year.

No athletic participation for remainder of the school year.

Second Offense:

School Consequence: Level 2 No athletic participation for remainder of high school years.

No athletic participation for remainder of high school years.

All infractions occurring during the post-season championships, at the minimum, will result in immediate removal from the team, loss of athletic letter and suspension from athletic participation for the next season which will carry over to the next school year, if the infraction occurred at the end of the SY. If this is a second offense occurring during the school year, the athlete will be removed from participation for the remainder of the SY. However, if there is a violation of controlled substances, the athlete will be immediately removed from the team, loss of athletic letter and removal from athletic participation for 1 calendar year (three seasons).

Any athlete in violation of the policy during (departure from school until the championships are over and the team has returned to school), the postseason championships will be immediately suspended from the championships, removed from the team, and will not be permitted to participate in the next season. Parents are responsible for providing transportation from the championships when their athlete violates this policy. Exception: Athletes using Illegal Drugs during the championships will be immediately suspended from the championships, removed from the team, and will not be permitted to participate for one calendar year.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To participate in athletics, a student must:

Be enrolled as a student at Wiesbaden High School or a home-schooled student eligible to attend WHS.

Be a student in good standing, with no significant discipline problems and maintain academic eligibility.

Have on record in school: Copy of Passport Picture Page, Sports Physical (within 1 year expiration), Supplemental Medical Information Form, DoDEA Europe Student Behavior Expectations Form, DoDEA Europe Drug and Alcohol Policy, DoDEA Europe –Competition with Teams/Persons Older than 19 Years of Age Form, Inherent Risk of Injury Form, Team Contract, Parent Consent Form, School Athletic Code, and WHS Athletic Handbook Acknowledgement Form. Both sponsor and student signatures are required as noted on the forms.

Not reached or passed his/her 19th birthday on August 1 of the current year. Students beyond their eighth semester of high school are ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics

Have a current passport with expiration date more than 6 months of dates of sports travel

Have less than 8 semesters of enrollment in grades 9-12

Be enrolled at the beginning of the sport season, ready to begin practice on the first scheduled day, and practice fully in 10 practices prior to participating in competition (if two practices are done in one day, this counts as only one practice). Exceptions may be granted for transfer students who were participating in the same sport at the former school.

Abide by the athletic regulations.

Team managers and captains will be chosen at the discretion of the individual coaches.

EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Athletes will be responsible for any equipment and/or uniforms issued to them during a sport’s season. The athlete will be responsible for the replacement cost of anything that is lost or stolen. A student with an unsettled financial obligation will not receive letters or pins nor be allowed to participate in subsequent athletics until financial obligations are settled.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY Should a student be involved in an illegal activity while traveling to or from a DoDEA-sponsored event which results in arrest or detainment by police authorities, parents will be required to travel to the site to assume responsibility for the student. Should this situation arise, procedures will be coordinated with parents, administration, command, and police officials. At no time will a team be delayed at a site to accommodate a student who has been apprehended by police authorities for a violation of law or military regulation. Vandalism, thievery, or insubordination may involve suspension, expulsion, loss of letter, or police intervention, depending upon the severity of the offense.

INJURIES There is always an inherent possibility of injury when participating in competitive sports. Coaches conduct practices to condition athletes appropriately and teach the proper methods of play to help avoid unnecessary injuries. Officials, to the best of their ability, control games to prevent injuries. However, in the event of injury, care will be taken of your athlete.

You will be contacted by the coach as soon as s/he safely can.

In the event medical attention is been needed, WHS will need a statement from the attending physician that your athlete is cleared for participation. This holds true especially for head

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injuries. Athletes who sustain head injuries must be cleared by authorized medical personnel ONLY prior to returning to practice and competition.

Student athletes must inform the coach, nurse, or on-site medical personnel of any injury immediately and seek medical assistance when required.

LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL BILL UPON INJURY OF ATHLETE: Competition and practices have emergency procedures to assist injured individuals. There is no provision for WHS to pay for individual’s health and medical costs. In the event a student becomes ill or is injured when traveling to other schools for extracurricular activities, the DoDEA supervisor will take the student to the local medical facility. Any cost incurred is the responsibility of the student’s parent/sponsor. The parent is also responsible for providing transportation and/or other costs for a student athlete who does not return to Wiesbaden with the team bus.

Please provide the coaches and school offices with proper phone numbers and email addresses. Please keep these numbers updated. Also, let coaches know if emergency contact changes.

LETTERING POLICY An athlete must complete the season in good standing and have met all requirements set forth by the coach at the beginning of the season in writing. A season begins with the first practice and ends, after return of all issued athletic equipment, at the awards ceremony. Coaches will set lettering criteria after approval from the principal. An athlete will receive no more than one chenille letter. Sport insignias and bars are awarded to indicate further achievement. Only students in grades 9 – 12 may earn a junior varsity or varsity letter. Participation on the varsity level does not preclude a participant earning a junior varsity letter. Junior varsity letters may be awarded to high school varsity team members who do not meet the requirements for a varsity letter. These same basic general requirements will apply to a junior varsity letter.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS A physical is required annually prior to practice or competition in any sport. The completed physical form must be kept on file by the school nurse.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Our student athletes are constantly in the eyes of the public and are a representative of the school, community and country. The athlete’s personal appearance not only reflects his or her attitudes, it also reflects that of the team, the school, and our U.S military community. Athletes are expected to dress in an appropriate manner.

PLAYING TIME All teams at WHS are established to provide young athletes the best competitive experience. Teams will play to win in the fairest, competitive, sportsmanlike way. Coaches will do their best to see that all athletes get game time, but sometimes, in a very competitive varsity game, this may not be possible.

PRACTICE POLICY The policy of Wiesbaden High School is that students who commit to a sports team are required to be at practice every day. Each coach may determine his or her policy in regards to the number of unexcused absences from practice that are allowed prior to dismissal from the team. Such policies must be delineated in the coach’s information letter at the beginning of each season. Coaches are expected to hold practice every possible day during each week.

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Excused absences from practice may be for illness, doctor’s appointments, etc., and are to be communicated to the coach in advance. Excused absences will also result from school suspensions and/or detentions, unless otherwise indicated, although other penalties may apply. Students are unexcused if they fail to notify the coach in advance, except in the case of excused absence from school for illness. Working or participating with a non-DoDDS club team on a regular schedule during practice hours does not constitute an excused absence. It is the contention of this school that competitive and well-conditioned athletes result from regular attendance at practices. Regular conditioning also reduces injuries. Students need to fully commit their time and energy to the sports teams, second only to their academic requirements. Coaches may excuse from practice any athletes who regularly need to attend Homework Club. An athlete or team participating in the DoDEA Interscholastic Athletic Program is expected to participate in all DoDEA scheduled events and practices for the sport in which s/he participates. Participating in a non- DoDEA event in lieu of a scheduled DoDEA practice or event is not permitted. Any athlete or team who misses a practice or game for a non- DoDEA athletic activity loses the privilege of continued participation for that season.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ INTIMIDATING /HAZING No student shall be subjected to sexual harassment or intimidation by any school employee or other students.

“Sexual harassment” means any unwelcomed sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct has the purpose of substantially interfering with the student’s educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

“Sexual intimidation” means any behavior, verbal or nonverbal, which has the effect of subjecting members of either sex to humiliation, embarrassment or discomfort because of their gender.

Incidents of sexual harassment/intimidation may be: o verbal, such as derogatory comments, jokes, slurs, or remarks/questions of a sexual nature; o physical such as unnecessary or offensive touching o visual such as derogatory or offensive posters, cards, cartoons, graffiti, drawings, looks or

gestures Student athletes who are guilty of sexual harassment or intimidation other athletes or any student in school, will be removed from their team for the remainder of that season and may face both school and community discipline.

SPECTATOR CONDUCT Spectators, both students and adults, are an important part of DoDEA athletic events. They serve to validate the positive values learned through athletic experiences, and to support the personal efforts and successes of individual athletes. At DoDEA-E athletic events, it is inappropriate for spectators to engage in:

Violence

Obscenity or obscene gestures

Harassment of officials

Verbal abuse

Possession or use of alcohol and tobacco

Using illegal substances

Vandalism

Throwing objects

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Artificial noise makers to include, but not limited to, air horns, trumpets, drums, and cow bells are not permitted to be used before, during, and after DoDEA athletic events.

Under the direction of the school music department a school band may perform at appropriate times. Appropriate times are half times, time-outs, between quarters, and before/after games.

SUSPENSION/SATURDAY SCHOOL POLICY If serving a Saturday detention, athlete cannot participate that day. Any student suspended from school is not eligible, at the minimum, for the next scheduled DoDEA-E competition.

TRANSFERRING SPORTS Based on his/her own desire to quit a team or the coach’s recommendation to switch sports during a season, a student may quit one team and join another under the following conditions:

Such decision must be made and acted upon during the first ten days of practice, or prior to the first Wiesbaden High School competition.

The student desiring to transfer must notify the coach whose team he/she wishes to quit.

The coach of the team the student wishes to join must agree to the transfer.

TRAVEL WHS teams travel primarily by bus. Please note that in some cases not all members of a team travel.

No student will be allowed to travel without proper documentation as outlined by the coach.

All team members are required to travel and return on the team bus unless written arrangements have been made with the coach by the parent and/or sponsor for their student-athlete only prior to the trip.

Athletes are chaperoned at all times and future travel depends upon behavior on the trips. There will be times that athletes are allowed to be within government facilities and not be directly with their coach but within “line of sight.” They are expected to travel in groups of three while on base and stay within the prescribed areas allowed by the coaches.

Travel departures and arrivals may occur late at night and/or early in the morning. Please be prepared to pick-up your athlete as soon as you receive the call they are at the school. If you will unable to do so, please make alternative arrangements and alert the coach to any changes.

If for some reason your student athlete needs alternate transportation back to Wiesbaden due to behavior or injury, the current DoDEA-E Policy leaves the financial responsibility to that student’s sponsor.

TRYOUTS Tryouts will last a minimum of three days before cuts are made. This is to ensure that all athletes are given a fair chance of making the team. Although coaches do not like making cuts, due to large numbers, it is sometimes necessary. Every effort will be made to give each athlete an equitable chance at making the team.

WEAPONS The carrying of weapons is considered serious. Anything that can be construed as, used as or resembles a weapon is STRICTLY forbidden while on any team, at any game or while under the jurisdiction of WHS personnel. Possession of weapons will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the team.

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Wiesbaden High School

Student Handbook SY 2017-2018

Acknowledgement and Understanding of Student Handbook 2017-2018

The WHS Student Handbook is a valuable resource for parents and students. Information includes attendance policies, behavior expectations, grading policies, dress code, etc. Please read the Handbook and then sign below to acknowledge your receipt and understanding of the information it contains and return this portion to the school. Students are to return this signed portion to their seminar teacher.

______________________________________ Parent Name (Printed)

*______________________________________________ Parent Signature Date

_____________________________________ Student Name (Printed)

*________________________________________________ Student Signature Date

*Signatures represent receipt of the student handbook and parent/student awareness of school policies and procedures for School Year 2016-2017

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Wiesbaden High School

Student Handbook SY 2017-2018

Acknowledgement and Understanding of Student Handbook 2017-2018

The WHS Student Handbook is a valuable resource for parents and students. Information includes attendance policies, behavior expectations, grading policies, dress code, etc. Please read the Handbook and then sign below to acknowledge your receipt and understanding of the information it contains and return this portion to the school. Students are to return this signed portion to their seminar teacher.

______________________________________ Parent Name (Printed)

*______________________________________________ Parent Signature Date

_____________________________________ Student Name (Printed)

*________________________________________________ Student Signature Date

*Signatures represent receipt of the student handbook and parent/student awareness of school policies and procedures for School Year 2016-2017