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Winfield Middle School

Section 1: ACADEMICS

Academic Honesty Any student that is caught cheating on any school assignment will receive a failing grade for that assignment. The

teacher will inform parents/guardian, counselor and administrator of anyone cheating. Further incidents of cheating

during that academic school year will be an immediate office referral.

Agenda Books All students must have an agenda book. An agenda book will be issued to each student at the beginning of the

school year. Students are expected to carry the agenda book with them to all classes. Students must have their

agenda book with them in order to receive permission to leave a classroom. An agenda book that is lost or

excessively damaged will need to be replaced. The replacement cost for an agenda book is $5.

Grading Scale The district wide adopted grading scale is as follows:

100 - 90 = A

89 - 80 = B

79 - 70 = C

69 - 60 = D

59 & below = F

The following weighted grading scale will be used for advanced classes for the purpose of computing grade point

average and honor roll:

A – 5 points B – 4 points C – 3 points D – 2 points F – 1 point

Honor Roll The Honor Roll recognizes students who excel academically. Requirements for the Principal’s Honor Roll include a

grade point average of 3.4 or better and all semester grades must be a C or higher. Requirements for the Scholastic

Honor Roll include a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.39 and all semester grades must be a C or higher. For

the purpose of computing grade point average an A = 4 points, a B = 3 points, a C = 2 points, a D = 1 point, an F =

0 points. The Honor Roll is computed at the end of each semester.

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Incompletes Any student who receives an Incomplete at the end of the semester will have 5 school days to complete the

requirements of the course. Situations that involve an extended illness, hospitalization or other unforeseen

circumstances will be given special consideration.

Make Up Work Students are expected to make up any work missed due to an absence. Credit will be issued if a student is absent for

any reason. Students will have 2 days for every day they are absent to complete the make up work.

Opportunity Period Any student having late work, missing work, or needs additional support can be assigned Opportunity Period.

Opportunity Period is available before school from 7:00 am – 7:45am and after school from 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm. If

a student is assigned Opportunity Period, he/she will attempt to contact parents, so the student can receive credit for

the homework. If parent contact is not made or the student cannot stay that day, the student is expected to stay the

next school day.

Section 2: ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

Complaints and Concerns

The WMS coaches and staff work hard to provide a safe and positive experience for each participant. However,

there may be times when a concern develops about a particular situation. The procedure to be followed if a concern

does develop is stated below:

1. Contact the coach/sponsor of the sport/activity and communicate the concern.

2. If the concern is not resolved, contact the Activities Director

3. If the concern is not resolved, contact the principal of WMS.

Eligibility

The eligibility policy at WMS is designed to encourage and promote high academic achievement while participating

in interscholastic activities. Grades will be checked on the first school day of the week. Any student-athlete who has

an F or 3 D’s is ineligible. During the first week of ineligibility, the student is placed on probation. The student may

still participate in games or contests, but must attend academic assistance before or after school. The student is still

expected to attend practice in order to participate in a game or contest. During the second week and subsequent

weeks of ineligibility, the student is unable to participate in games or contests. Opportunity Period is mandatory and

the student is still expected to attend practice. Excessive ineligibility could lead to dismissal from the team. Daily

attendance and active participation at academic assistance will allow the student-athlete to participate in practices

and games/contests. In addition, students must meet the standards of the KSHSAA, which requires the student to

pass five subjects from the previous semester.

Requirements For Participation

1. Have a current Physical/Permission Form on file with the Activities Director.

2. Purchase an activity ticket.

3. Meet the state guidelines regarding age and eligibility.

4. Maintain WMS academic eligibility.

5. Observe the school and team policies regarding participation.

6. Be in good standing with the WMS administration.

7. Enrolled as a 7th or 8th grader.

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Sportsmanship

Students, parents, and patrons are expected to behave appropriately while in attendance at WMS activities. The

KSHSAA has adopted the following guidelines for good sportsmanship: a) be courteous to all participants, coaches,

officials, staff and fans; b) respect the referee’s decisions; c) win with character and lose with dignity; d) display

appreciation for good performance, regardless of the team; e) exercise good self-control that reflects positively on

yourself, school and community. Failure to comply with the KSHSAA guidelines will result in suspension from

attending WMS activities.

Transportation All members of any WMS team will ride the bus to and from contests and activities. Exceptions to this rule will be

allowed when an Activity Transportation Release Form is signed by the student’s parents and on file with the

activities director. Students will only be released to their parents or guardians.

Activities The following activities are offered at WMS:

Renaissance, Builder’s Club, Student Council, Math Relays, Scholar’s Bowl, Band, Choir and Orchestra.

Sports The following sports are offered at WMS:

Cheerleading, Volleyball, Tennis, Track, Basketball, Wrestling, Football, Cross Country and Golf.

Section 3: ATTENDANCE/TRUANCY POLICY

DEFINITION OF “EXCUSED” ABSENCES

Personal illness and professional appointments.

Serious illness or death of a member of the family.

Emergencies requiring the student’s services or presence at home.

Obligatory religious observances.

Participation in a district-approved or school sponsored activity.

Absences prearranged by parents and approved by the principals.

Students of active duty personnel shall have additional excused absences at the discretion of the district for

visitations relative to leave or deployment.

ABSENCES (Minimum Consequences)

Fifth unexcused absence (or sooner) – letter to parents

Tenth absence – parent must provide documentation (note from doctor/agency for student’s absence

Third consecutive unexcused absence – report to SRS or Cowley county Attorney for truancy

Fifth unexcused absence in a semester – may report to SRS or Cowley County Attorney for truancy

Seventh unexcused absence in a year – may report to SRS or Cowley County Attorney for truancy

Tenth absence may report to SRS or Cowley County Attorney for truancy

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USD 465 Tardy and Early Exit Policy Summary

a. Any arrival after 8:00 am is a tardy and the arrival time is documented.

b. Any departure prior to 3:35 pm is an early exit, early departure time documented.

c. If the principal approves or documentation is provided, any absence of less than two hours will be excused.

d. 4th

incident of unexcused tardy/early exit – the incident is documented as an unexcused absence. Principal or

designee will contact the parent to explain attendance policy and referral for a Student Improvement Team

meeting after 7th

tardy/early exit.

e. 7th

unexcused tardy/early exit – Solutions Team Meeting that includes parent and student.

f. 8th

unexcused tardy/early exit – Documented as unexcused absence. Home visit by principal/designee/truancy

officer providing parent with number of tardies/early exits and notice of referral to truancy program which may

occur on the 11th

tardy/early exit. A letter indicating this information will be hand delivered. If no answer on

two attempted home visits, notice will be mailed.

g. Every unexcused 4th

tardy/early exit from the 4th

on (8th

, 12th

, 16th

, 20th

, etc.) is documented as an unexcused

absence. These unexcused absences may result in truancy if the truancy law applies:

i. Three unexcused absences occur in three consecutive school days;

ii. Five unexcused absences occur in one semester; or

iii. Seven unexcused absences occur in a school year.

h. 11th

tardy/early exit – Referral to truancy program.

i. Truancy program referral considered for 10 or more undocumented absences.

Prior to reporting any student to the Cowley County Truancy Program, a letter shall be sent to parents notifying

them of the school’s intent.

The USD 465 Board of Education recognizes that regular attendance in school is the foundation for learning. The

Board is committed to enforcing all state laws and regulations, which relate to compulsory attendance, attendance

accounting, and enforcement of compulsory attendance.

Students are expected to attend school every day it is in session. Arriving on time for school and regular attendance

develops student responsibility, establishes good work habits, and ensures the continuity of education. A significant

part of a school day for pre-K – 5th grades is defined as 120 minutes and for 6th

-12th

grades as four periods or two

blocks.

Any absence from school, other than for illness, is discouraged. Parents/guardians are asked to notify the office with

an explanation of their child’s absence either before the absence, before 9:00 a.m. the day of the absence or contact

the school the following day with a call or note explaining the absence. When a student is absent from school, if a

parent/guardian has not contacted the school on or before the day of the absence, an attempt will be made by the

school to contact the parent/guardian to determine the reason for the absence. If an emergency exists or if the student

is physically, emotionally or mentally unable to attend school, the parent/guardian will notify the administration

within two days after the student returns to school in order for the absence to be excused. When unexcused absences

become excessive ( 7 or more days per year), the school will request parents to provide documentation from a

physician or other agency as needed, to the school, excusing the absences, or the absences will be considered

unexcused.

Family events may be considered excused absences if they are pre-approved by the building principal. The building

principal will determine whether absences are excused or not.

Continued failure of the child to attend school without a valid excuse will result in a report being filed with the

Cowley County Truancy Program and/or the local office of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services

office as per Kansas law. Law enforcement officers may return an absent and/or truant student to the school where

the student is enrolled, to the student’s parent/guardian, or to another location designated by the Board to address

truancy issues. These include, but are not limited to: the Kansas Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services

(SRS), Juvenile Intake, or the Police Department. If a child is returned to school by a law enforcement official, the

building principal shall notify the parent/guardian of this occurrence.

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According to the Kansas state law, a child is truant when such child has three consecutive unexcused absences, any

five unexcused absences in a semester or seven unexcused absences in a school year, whichever comes first. School

year means the period from July 1 to June 30 the following year. Prior to reporting truancy to either the local Social

and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) office (if student is under 13) or Cowley County Attorney (if student is 13 or

over), a letter shall be sent to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) notifying them that the student’s failure to attend

school without a valid excuse shall result in the student being reported truant.

At a minimum, after the 5th

unexcused absence in a school year, a letter shall be sent to parents/guardians informing

them of the number of absences which their child has accumulated. This letter shall contain:

The number of current absences;

The district truancy policy;

A statement indicating after the 7th

unexcused absence, school personnel will request parents to provide a

note from a physician or other agency as needed, to the school excusing the absences or the absences will

be considered unexcused;

A statement indicating a referral to the truancy officer may be made after the 7th

unexcused absence or 10

total absences;

A statement indicating that truancy will be filed with the appropriate community agency if the criteria for

truancy is met at any time during the compilation of the 7th

unexcused absence; and

A copy of the attendance report shall be attached to this letter.

A report to the Cowley County Truancy Program may be made on the 5th unexcused absence in a semester (3rd

unexcused absence if they are consecutive). A report to the Cowley County Truancy Program may be made on the

7th

unexcused absence. A report to the Cowley County Truancy Program may be made on the 10th

total absence or

thereafter.

Section 4: BEHAVIOR School Wide Discipline Plan

The WMS discipline policy is based upon mutual respect among administrators, staff, teachers, students and parents.

The purpose of this discipline policy is to promote a safe and orderly environment so that learning and teaching

opportunities are maximized through well-defined policies and procedures that support a positive atmosphere.

Students have the responsibility to respect other students and the adults on the school staff, to comply with school

and classroom rules and policies, and be ready to accept the negative consequences of their actions if they violate

these rules or policies. Teachers and staff members are committed to the promotion of a safe and orderly

environment at WMS. Therefore, any disrespect, profanity, threats, or violence directed toward a teacher, staff

member or students will not be tolerated. Students who commit such acts may be subject to a disciplinary hearing,

which could result in a long-term suspension or expulsion. All student conduct expectations noted in this section

apply to students while they are on WMS property or at WMS sponsored events.

Please see the Winfield USD 465 Discipline Handbook for more information on student behavior and

discipline consequences.

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COMMUNICATION LOG BETWEEN TEACHER, PARENT AND STUDENT

Student _________________________________________Phone:______________

Warning/Signature

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Warning/Signature

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Contact _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Contact/up to 15 min detention _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Contact/up to 30 min detention _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Contact/up to 60 min detention _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Contact/up to 60 min detention _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

SEND TO OFFICE/60 min detention/non-social lunch _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

SEND TO OFFICE/ISS

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

SEND TO OFFICE/ISS/BEHAVIOR PLAN

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Office Assigned Detention

Students who are assigned after school detention should serve it the day it is assigned by the administration.

Students are expected to arrive to the detention room by 3:45. If a student arrives after 3:45, the student will be sent

home and detention time will be doubled. Detention will last no longer than 4:45. The opportunity to make

transportation arrangements will be offered. Any exceptions must be made through the principal. Detentions that

have not been served on the correct date may be doubled, or the student may be assigned to ISS. Unacceptable

conduct in the detention room will result in additional detention or ISS.

Procedure for Major Hallway or Campus Disruptions

The hallways are an extension of the classroom and appropriate behavior is required. Any type of intimidation,

whether physical, verbal, or written, will not be tolerated and appropriate consequences will be given. Students are

to walk, not run, in the hallways. Talking in normal tones and appropriate language are expected at all times. Any

major or campus disruption will be reported to the office immediately.

Possible Consequences for Misbehavior

Possible consequences for misbehavior includes, but is not limited to, teacher or office assigned detentions, in

school suspension, or out of school suspension. Detention assigned to students by the teacher will be served under

the supervision of that teacher. Failure to serve a teacher assigned detention will result in an office referral. The

opportunity for a student to make travel arrangements home will be given. Detentions that have not been served on

the assigned date may be doubled, or the student may be assigned to in school suspension. Unacceptable conduct in

detention will result in additional detention or in school suspension.

In School Suspension

Students assigned to in school suspension will be isolated from other students in the ISS Room. The student may be

permitted to make up work and receive credit. Students will spend time in ISS receiving counseling from the

school social worker, completing service projects to help WIS, doing schoolwork, writing sentences, and/or working

on behavior modification. Students may not participate in after school activities on the day(s) that they are serving

the ISS Room assignment. Unacceptable behavior in the ISS Room may result in an out of school suspension.

Suspension and Expulsion

Kansas Law 72-8901 states that schools may suspend or expel any student guilty of any of the following:

1. Willful violation of published regulations.

2. Conduct, which substantially disrupts or interferes with school operations.

3. Conduct, which endangers the safety or infringes on the rights of others.

4. Conduct, which constitutes the commission of a felony.

5. Conduct, which constitutes the commission of a misdemeanor.

6. Disobedience of an order of a school authority if the disobedience results in disorder, disruption or

interference with school operations.

7. Possession of a weapon at school, on school property or at a school sponsored event. This in not an

all-inclusive list.

When a student is suspended from school, he/she is not to return to school or attend school activities of any nature

until the suspension period is over. He/she may not be present on any USD 465 property during the time of the

suspension. Violation of this policy will be considered criminal trespassing and will be handled by the police

department. Any student who is suspended out of school for a short term (one to ten days) is expected to make up

all work missed during his/her suspension. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the teachers

regarding the completion of the work missed. Students who receive any combination of three suspensions in a

semester may be subject to an expulsion hearing.

Safe Schools Act

The Kansas School Safety and Security Act (K.S.A. 72-889b03) requires school personnel to report all felony and

misdemeanor crimes committed on school property or at a school supervised activity to the appropriate law

enforcement agency. When law enforcement officers conduct an investigation during school hours, the building

administration shall make a reasonable attempt to contact parents, guardians or a representative of the student prior

to questioning. The decision to arrest a student and remove that student from the school jurisdiction is the

prerogative of the law enforcement and is not under the authority of school personnel.

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Tardies to School

Students are expected to be at school and in class on time. Students who are late to school must check in at the

office.

Fighting

Fighting will not be tolerated at WMS. Fighting is defined as, but not limited to, attempts to slap, hit, punch, or kick

another individual. The severity of a fight and consequences thereof will be left to the discretion of the

administration. The administration will enforce a detention, in school suspension, out of school suspension or a

combination of the three. The same consequences may be enforced for provoking a fight.

Respect Initiative

Bullying means any form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by the board of education of the school district in

policies concerning bullying adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 72-8256 or subsection (e) of K.S.A. 72-8205, and

amendments thereto. USD 465 will not tolerate these actions by students, staff, or parents.

Bullying can be defined as a specific type of aggression in which:

1. The behavior is intended to harm or disturb another individual.

2. The behavior occurs repeatedly over time (or is sufficiently damaging that only one event can trigger

sanctions by administration).

3. The action by the perpetrator is unwanted or unwelcome by the receiving individual.

Bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and/or non-verbal. Bullying may be direct, with one person

acting against another person. It may also be indirect, with one person telling another person to bully someone else.

Bullying may also utilize written or electronic means, such as text messaging, cell phones, emails, faxes, and other

media.

Behavior becomes bullying when it is unwanted, intended to be intimidating, repeated or sufficiently brutal or

damaging, as determined by a building administrator.

Physical bullying includes, but is not limited to, punching, poking, hair pulling, beating, biting,

kicking, tripping, pushing, scratching and other unwanted physical contact.

Verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, such acts as name-calling, threatening, teasing, taunting,

and gossiping.

Emotional bullying includes, but is not limited to, terrorizing, extorting, defaming, intentionally

humiliating, blackmailing, and peer pressure that become threatening or intimidating.

Sexual bullying includes, but is not limited to, many of the actions listed above, as well as

exhibitionism, voyeurism, unwanted touching, sexual harassment, sexual propositioning, and abuse

involving actual physical contact and sexual assault.

Non-verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, making gestures, movements, or messages that are

threatening in nature.

Consequences for violation of the Respect Initiative can range from a verbal warning to out of

school suspension at the discretion of the building administration.

Search and Seizure The building principal is allowed to search students and lockers in order to protect the safety of students under

school jurisdiction. Student lockers are the property of USD 465. The building administration may search any

locker at any time if they believe the locker contains stolen, illegal or dangerous materials. If such material is found,

it will be seized and turned over to the proper authorities. A search may be made without notice to the student to

whom the locker is assigned. Drug dogs may be used for search and seizure purposes at the discretion of the

administration.

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Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment will not be tolerated at WMS. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:

inappropriate verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature; repeated remarks to a person with sexual or

demanding implications; and unwelcome touching or physical contact. Students who believe they have been

subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the problem with the principal, social worker or teacher. Sexual

harassment complaints will be investigated to determine if improper conduct has occurred. Confidentiality will be

maintained at all times in regard to investigative reports.

Substance Abuse Policy Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or

alcoholic beverages on school district property, or at any school activity. Students who feel they may benefit from

counseling for a drug or alcohol problem may seek assistance from the school counselor or home school specialist.

Any student violating the terms of this policy (JDDA-R) will be subject to the following sanctions:

1. First Offense. A first time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions: A) a punishment up to

and including short-term suspension (1-10 days); B) suspension from all student activities for a period

of not less than one month.

2. Second Offense. A second time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions: A) a punishment

up to and including long-term suspension; B) suspension from all student activities for a period of not

less than one semester or four months; C) a student placed on long term suspension under this policy

may be readmitted on a probationary status if the student agrees to complete a drug and alcohol

rehabilitation program. Names of acceptable programs are on file with the board clerk.

3. Third and Subsequent Offenses. A student who violates the terms of this policy for the third time, and

any subsequent violations, shall be subject to the following sanctions: A) a punishment up to and

including expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year; B) suspension from participation

and attendance at all school activities for the year; C) a student who is expelled from school under the

terms of this policy may be readmitted during the term of the expulsion only if the student has

completed a drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation program at an acceptable program. Students

who bring drugs to school with the intent to sell, will be subject to an expulsion hearing.

Terroristic Threats Any threat communicated by various means, which are intended to intimidate or create fear and panic, is strictly

prohibited.

Tobacco At no time are students permitted to possess or use tobacco products at Winfield Middle School. Students

participating in school- sponsored activities are prohibited from the possession or use of tobacco products,

regardless of the location. The use or possession of tobacco products is prohibited on all USD 465 property.

Students who use or are in the possession of any tobacco product will be assigned to the PASS room and will be

subject to a citation from the Winfield Police Department.

Weapons A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can be considered a weapon on school

grounds or off school grounds at a school activity, function or event. Possession of a firearm may result in

expulsion from WMS for a period of one year (186 school days). As used in this policy, the term ―firearm‖ means

any weapon (including a starter gun), which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile

by explosive actions. As used in this policy, the term ―weapon‖ means any object that is used to cause physical

harm to another person. Concealed weapons, even if the person has a legal permit, are prohibited in or on any

school property, school grounds, any district building, or at any regularly scheduled school sponsored activity or

event.

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Section 5: GENERAL INFORMATION

Acceptable Use Policy As per Board of Education Policy IIBG-R, students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines when using

services provided by the school through the Network and the Internet:

Be courteous to others on the school Network and the Internet.

Connect to sites that are appropriate for research and approved by the school; accessing personal e-

mail accounts is not allowed.

Support the idea that the computer systems for the USD 465 Computer Network and Internet are set up

by system administrators and are not to be altered by any user.

Do not reveal personal addresses and phone numbers of yourself or other students.

Adhere to print and file saving guidelines as direct by the staff.

Use ―school appropriate‖ language, pictures, and other data on or from the Network and Internet

systems.

Do not share or exchange passwords.

A student’s Network and/or Internet privileges may be suspended for violation of this policy.

Students shall not intentionally damage, reconfigure or eliminate files or folders that have been previously set up on

a computer. Students shall not knowingly provide false identification for themselves or others, or steal the

identification of other students.

Arriving to School Students who arrive at school before 7:45 a.m. must report the cafeteria, gym or opportunity period. A bell will ring

at 7:45 a.m. allowing students to go to their hall locker and report to their first hour class.

Backpacks Backpacks are to be used to transport books and educational supplies to and from school. Backpacks are not allowed

in the classrooms. They are to remain in the student’s locker during the school day.

Board Policy The policies and procedures set forth in the WMS Student Handbook have been approved by the USD 465 Board of

Education and are now part of board policy.

Bus Regulations Students who fail to follow the bus regulations and instructions of the driver shall be subject to the following

consequences:

1. 1st referral – conference with administrator, parent notification.

2. 2nd referral – conference with administrator, parent notification, five-day suspension from riding the bus. The bus

conduct card must be presented to the bus driver or Transportation Supervisor, properly signed and noted before a

student will be permitted to ride the bus again.

3. 3rd referral – conference with administrator, parent notification, denied bus-riding privileges for the remainder of

the semester, or twenty school days, whichever is greater.

4. In certain safety situations at the principal’s discretion, students may be denied transportation for the remainder of

the school year before the second or third card.

Cafeteria Guidelines

Wait in line without cutting.

ria will result in a more restrictive lunchtime.

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Cell Phones Cell phones and/or text-messaging devices are to be kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Students are

not allowed to use their cell phones during the school day (8:00 am-3:35pm), unless permitted by the classroom

teacher for instructional use. Violation of this policy will result in the cell phone being confiscated and returned to

the parent of the student.

Dress Code All students are to dress properly for attendance at school and at school functions. Students are representatives of

their school and their dress and manner should be above reproach. Coats, jackets, backpacks, book bags, and hats are

to be left in students’ lockers. Students must wear shoes at all times. Special costume type dress is not permitted

unless there is a special day designated. Students who are not properly dressed will be requested to correct their

dress. Decisions regarding violations of the dress code will be made by the WMS administration. Articles of

clothing or manner of dress that are considered inappropriate are listed below.

This is not an all inclusive list.

expressions which are sexual in nature; obscene, profane, or demeaning to others.

racial, religious, or ethnic slurs;

advocating pain, death, suicide;

advertisement of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

pocket chains;

pajamas, slippers, lounge pants, etc.;

hair that interferes with eye contact by the teacher;

hoods worn over the head

no sagging or bagging will be allowed. Trousers/slacks/jeans are to be worn at hip level. Pants that

will not stay up at hip level without a belt are considered sagging/bagging;

no bandanas or kerchiefs worn or carried;

any type of clothing or behavior that can be associated with a gang;

skirts and shorts must be at least fingertip length. .

any article of clothing that is considered too revealing, i.e., shirts that expose the midriff, spaghetti

straps, halter tops, low cut shirts around the chest, shoulders or underarms.

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices such as cell phones, iPod’s, PSP’s, Gameboys, laser pointers, etc., are not to be used or visible

during the school day. These items are to be kept in the student’s locker during the school day (8:00 am – 3:35pm).

Electronic devices may be used during instructional time with teacher permission.

Family Rights Act

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act affords parents certain rights with respect to the student’s education

records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the request.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent believes are

inaccurate or misleading.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s

education records.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the

district to comply with the requirements of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.

Id Numbers Students are expected to know their ID number. The ID number is necessary to purchase a lunch and check out

library materials.

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Lockers Each 6

th, 7

th and 8

th grade student will be assigned a hall locker for the storage of school supplies, equipment,

backpacks and coats. Students are expected to keep their locker clean, organized and free from graffiti.

Media Center The Media Center (library) will be open from 7:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Monday – Friday. Books may be checked

out for a two-week period. Reference materials are not checked out to students. When using the WMS Media

Center, students must observe the following guidelines: 1. You are welcome with your class or a pass from a

teacher; 2. School rules apply to the media center; 3. Students are expected to be on task by reading, researching or

working on a project; 4. Follow all directions given by media personnel.

Nuisance Items Any item that may be considered a disruption to the education process or is considered a hazard to the safety of

students will not be allowed at school. The school will not be responsible for any stolen or damaged items. Nuisance

items that are confiscated due to violation of this policy will only be returned to the parent/guardian of the student.

Overdue Library Books Students will receive weekly notices to remind them of overdue books. Until overdue materials are returned to the

Media Center, the student will temporarily lose checkout privileges. Privileges will be restored with the return of the

book(s) or payment of the lost materials. If a paid book is later found and is still in good condition, the payment will

be refunded.

Policy Statement The Winfield School District does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed,

pregnancy, marital status, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its educational

programs and activities.

Public Display of Affection

In order to maintain an environment comfortable for all, displays of affection between students are not appropriate at

school.

School Property This school and all its property was purchased and paid for by the taxpayers of USD 465. Any student who

intentionally or carelessly damages this school or any of its property will be held responsible for the cost of repair or

replacement. Take pride in our school by discouraging or reporting any damage caused by others.

Skateboards

Skateboards are not allowed on Winfield Middle School grounds.

Textbooks

Students are responsible for all textbooks issued in their name. Periodic checks may occur throughout the year to

make sure students have the correct textbook.

Visitations to School

The board encourages its patrons and parents to visit the district schools. For the safety and protection of the

students, we ask that all visitors please check in at the office when entering the building to pick-up an identification

badge. Visits to school should be scheduled with the teacher and building principal. Parents and patrons are

encouraged to visit school for the purpose of becoming acquainted with school instruction, programs, personnel,

operation and/or the facility. In order to avoid interruptions in the instructional program, patrons who wish to

discuss instructional practices or programs, after a visit, are encouraged to meet with the building principal/designee

and/or the classroom teacher before or after the instructional day, or during the teacher’s planning period.

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Section :6 General Health Information for

Students and Parents

Illness

Students with the following health condition(s) shall be excluded from school:

Oral temperature of 100 degrees F or higher

Elevated (or possibly a normal) temperature combined with any of the following: severe cold symptoms,

excessive coughing, swollen glands, or skin rash

Eyes inflamed with purulent discharge

Drainage from ear(s)

Head lice -must be lice (bug) free

Skin lesions (such as impetigo, scabies) until under treatment

Vomiting

Diarrhea (i.e. two or more loose stools)

Communicable disease

Students will be re-admitted after being fever free for 24 hours without the use a fever reducing medication.

Students with some conditions may return to school after being treated for 24 hours with an antibiotic. Call the

school nurse for specific readmission guidelines.

Immunization Requirements

All students entering Kansas’s schools must follow Kansas’s laws for immunizations and inoculations. Proof of

immunizations must be presented upon enrollment. Families who have recently moved into district will be allowed

thirty days to obtain immunization records. If your child is in the process of completing his or her required

vaccines, documentation must show at least one of each of the required vaccine has been received.

Immunizations requirements change most every school year. The school will inform you of additional shots needed

for fall enrollment.

Chronic Health Conditions

Please inform the school nurse of any chronic health condition and all emergency medications prescribed for your

child. Please keep your school nurse updated on your child’s health status, such as surgeries, any new diagnosis

and/or other health conditions that may affect your child’s academic success.

In accordance with HB 2008, injectable epinephrine (Epi-pen) may be kept at school for use in the presence of

potential anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction). If the Epi-pen is administered, an immediate call to 911

and parents will be made. A physician’s order is required for this medication. Please contact your school nurses for

the Epi-Pen form that parents and the student’s physician will need to sign.

Health Assessment

According to KSA 72-5214, any student new to Kansas schools up to age nine years must provide the school with

documentation of a health assessment conducted within the last 12 months by public nurse (county health

department), a physician or a person acting under the direction of a physician.

Screenings

Hearing Screenings — to identify hearing loss and to make appropriate audiological, medical, and/or

educational referral to maximize hearing and learning potential. Students to be screened annually are:

o All preschoolers

o Kindergarten through fourth, sixth, eighth, tenth, and 12th grades

o Students new to the district

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o Students with a hearing loss

o Parent or teacher request

Vision Screenings — for early identification of students with potential vision problems. Students to be

screened are:

o All preschoolers

o Kindergarten, first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth and 11th grades

o Students new to the district

o Parent or teacher request

USD 465 Medication Policy

The supervision of medications shall be in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the board as carried

out by district administrators, K.S.A. 72-8252.

Administrative Procedure:

1. A student is eligible to take medication at school if it is to be given at a specific time during the school day

or if it to be given more than three times a day. When a medication is prescribed three times daily, the

medication should be given before coming to school, after returning home from school, and before going to

bed.

2. All student medications must be administered under the supervision of the school nurse. The medication

must be brought to school in the original container labeled with the student’s name. When it is necessary to

administer medication during school hours, written requests will be submitted to the student’s school

signed and dated by both the lawful custodian and licensed physician/dentist containing the following

information:

a. Name and birth date of student to receive medication

b. Diagnosis/reason for medication

c. Name of medication to be given

d. Dosage/amount to be given (A new physician/dentist written order will be required for dosage

changes.)

e. Times to be given

f. Expected duration of treatment.

g. Lawful custodian signature must authorize school health services personnel to exchange

information with prescribing physician/dentist and personnel from the dispensing pharmacy.

h. Medication authorization form may be obtained from school nurse or downloaded from district

website.

3. One exception exist to the above policy:

a. Students with asthma or allergies may carry and self-administer emergency medication. The self-

administration policy requires written lawful custodian and physician signature including

information as listed in #2, and information the describes the conditions under which the

medication is to be self-administered and verification that the student has been instructed in self-

administration, etc

b. Self-administration authorization form may be obtained from school nurse or downloaded from

the district website.

4. Over the counter medications for grades Pre-K through 4th

grade will require

written authorization from lawful custodian and licensed physician/dentist as explained in #2.

Over the counter medications for grades 5th

-12th

grade may be administered with a signed parent

authorization form. This authorization form may be obtained from the school nurse or downloaded from

the district website.

5. The school nurse will count and record all regulated meds upon receiving.

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Section 7: GAAF EMERGENCY SAFETY

INTERVENTIONS

The board of education is committed to limiting the use of Emergency Safety Interventions

(‖ESI‖), such as seclusion and restraint, with all students. Seclusion and restraint shall be used

only when a student’s conduct necessitates the use of an emergency safety intervention as

defined below. The board of education encourages all employees to utilize other behavioral

management tools, including prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive

behavioral intervention strategies.

This policy shall be made available on the district website with links to the policy available on

any individual school pages. In addition, this policy shall be included in at least one of the

following: each school’s code of conduct, school safety plan, or student handbook.

Definitions ―Emergency Safety Interventions‖ is the use of seclusion or physical restraint when a student

presents an immediate danger to self or others. Violent action that is destructive of property may

necessitate the use of an emergency safety intervention.

―Seclusion‖ requires all three of the following conditions to be met: (1) The student is placed in

an enclosed area by school personnel; (2) the student is purposefully isolated from adults and

peers; and (3) the student is prevented from leaving, or reasonably believes that the student will

be prevented from leaving the enclosed area.

―Chemical Restraint‖ means the use of medication to control a student’s violent physical

behavior or restrict a student’s freedom of movement.

―Mechanical Restraint‖ means any device or object used to limit a student’s movement.

―Physical Restraint‖ means bodily force used to substantially limit a student’s movement.

―Physical Escort‖ means the temporary touching or holding the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or

back of a student who is acting out for the purpose of inducing the student to walk to a safe

location.

―Time-out‖ means a behavioral intervention in which a student is temporarily removed from a

learning activity without being confined.

Prohibited Types of Restraints All staff members are prohibited from engaging in the following actions with students:

Using face-down (prone) physical restraint; Using face-up (supine) physical restraint; Using physical restraint that obstructs the student’s airway; Using physical restraint that impacts a student’s primary mode of communications;

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Using chemical restraint, except as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional for

treatment of a medical or psychiatric condition; and Use of mechanical restraint, except:

o Protective or stabilizing devices required by law or used in accordance with an

order from a licensed healthcare professional; o Any device used by law enforcement officers to carry out law enforcement duties;

or o Seatbelts and other safety equipment used to secure students during

transportation.

Training All staff members shall be trained regarding the use of positive behavioral intervention

strategies, de-escalation techniques, and prevention techniques. Such training shall be consistent

with nationally recognized training programs on the use of emergency safety interventions. The

intensity of the training provided will depend upon the employee’s position. Administrators,

licensed staff members, and other staff deemed most likely to need to restrain a student will be

provided more intense training than classified staff who do not work directly with students in the

classroom. District and building administration shall make the determination of the intensity of

training required by each position.

Each school building shall maintain documentation regarding the training that was provided and

a list of participants.

Notification and Documentation The principal or designee shall provide written notification to the student’s parents any time that

ESI is used with a student. Such notifications must be provided within two (2) school days.

In addition, each building shall maintain documentation any time ESI is used with a student.

Such documentation must include all of the following:

Date and time of the intervention,

Type of intervention,

Length of time the intervention was used, and

School personnel who participated in or supervised the intervention.

All such documentation shall be provided to the building principal, who shall be responsible for

providing copies of such documentation to the superintendent on at least a biannual basis. At

least once per school year, each building principal or designee shall review the documentation of

ESI incidents with appropriate staff members to consider the appropriateness of the use of ESI in

those instances.

Reporting Data District administration shall report ESI data to the state department of education as required.

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Local Dispute Resolution Process

The board of education encourages parents to attempt to resolve issues relating to the use of ESI

informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent before filing a formal complaint

with the board. In the event that the complaint is resolved informally, the administrator must

provide a written report of the informal resolution to the superintendent and the parents and

retain a copy of the report at the school. The superintendent will share the informal resolution

with the board of education and provide a copy to the state department of education.

If the issues are not resolved informally with the building principal and/or the superintendent, the

parents may submit a formal written complaint to the board of education by providing a copy of

the complaint to the clerk of the board and the superintendent.

Upon receipt of a formal written complaint, the board president shall assign an investigator to

review the complaint and report findings to the board as a whole. Such investigator may be a

board member, a school administrator selected by the board, or a board attorney. Such

investigator shall be informed of the obligation to maintain confidentiality of student records and

shall report the findings and recommended action to the board in executive session.

Any such investigations must be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of formal written

complaint by the board clerk and superintendent. On or before the 30th day after receipt of the

written complaint, the board shall adopt written findings of fact and, if necessary, appropriate

corrective action. A copy of the written finds of fact and any corrective action adopted by the

board shall only be provided to the parents, the school, and the state department of education.

* USD 465 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.