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Mission Statement

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Academics

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General Information

        Accreditation

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        Check Out Procedures

        Commencement Participation

        Conflicts Concerning Activities

        Credit for Classes

        Damaged-Lost Books or Equipment

        Displays of Affection

        Emergency Closing

        Emergency Dismissals

        Emergency Drills    

        Family Night

        Fees

        Field Trips

        Grade Cards

        Harassment - Racial

        Harassment - Sexual

        Honor Roll

        Harassment

        Insurance

        Internet Policy

        Junior-Senior Prom Policy

        Lockers

        Lunch Procedures

        Make-up slips

        Parent Conferences

        Parent Visitation

        Pep Assemblies

        Pep Club Bus

        Pop/Snack Machine

        Progress Reports

        Purchases from Activity Accounts

        Radios

        Schedule Changes

        Scheduling Meetings & Practices

        School Buses

        School Dances

        School Parties

        Senior/Junior College Days

        Snowballs

        Student Dress Code

        Student In Good Standing

        Student Offices

        Student Passes

        Student Records

        Student Vehicles

        Student Visitation

        Telephone

        Health/Medical Policies

        Portable Breath Screening Device

        Requirements for Lettering

        School Colors, Mascot, Song

        Student Eligibility and League (Activities/Athletic Handbook)

        Student Behavior Code: Detentions, Expulsion, Fighting, Firearms, Major and

        Minor Disruptions, Suspensions, Weapons

BOARD OF EDUCATION

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ADMINISTRATION

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HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY   

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The purpose of Wichita County Junior-Senior High School is to provide an education for each student, to prepare him or her to meet life’s situations in a constructive and responsive manner, to prepare him or her to adjust to changing situations, and to provide an educational experience which will best fit him or her into society as a secure and responsible citizen.

The goals of Wichita County Junior-Senior High School are to:

1. Encourage each student to set attainable goals within the level of his or her ability and to create within himself or herself the desire to attain these goals.
2. Develop each student’s abilities to think rationally, critically, and independently, to express thought clearly and creatively, and to read and listen thoughtfully.
3. Develop each student’s skills, appropriate to their abilities, which enable them to become productive workers in their career choice.
4. Encourage each student’s interest and participation in the fine arts and to develop their abilities in this area.
5. Develop each student’s knowledge of science and its relationship and application to their lives.
6. Develop each student’s knowledge of history and culture.
7. Develop in each student the qualities of good citizenship and necessity of responsibility in performance of their obligations as citizens.
8. Encourage each student to appreciate the importance of the family.
9. Develop in each student a respect for others.
10. Encourage each student to use leisure time well.
11. Develop in each student habits of safe and healthful living.
12. Encourage each student to be life-long learners.

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GRADING SYSTEM – The following grading system was established by the USD #467 administration 04/2007, and was officially approved by the Board of Education.

WCJSHS Grading Scale

A        100 – 92%         Knowledge: Scholarship thorough and understanding
                                   Skills: Initiative and contributions exceed assignments
                                   Attitudes: Cooperative, positive benefit to class
B         91– 84%          Knowledge: Scholarship accurate and complete
                                   Skills: Shows individual initiative and marked progress and improvement
                                   Attitudes: Proper, beneficial, and cooperative
C         83 – 74%          Knowledge: Scholarship exceeds the minimum with good understanding of subjects
                                   Skills: Shows some initiative and gradual, but perceptive individual improvement
                                   Attitudes: Neutral, never objectionable, almost always cooperative
D         73 – 66%          Knowledge: Meets only minimum assignments
                                   Skills: Initiative is deficient and uncertain improvement not noticeable
                                   Attitudes: Neutral, may be objectionable at times, cooperation not consistent
F         Below 65%        Knowledge: No evidence of even minimum mastery
                                   Skills: Initiative is deficient and uncertain, improvement not noticeable
                                   Attitudes: Neutral, may be objectionable at times, cooperation not consistent
I          Incomplete        Incompletes will be given only in emergency situations. The student will have one week from the time of notification of the incomplete to make up the work.

Applied Arts: Two credits required  (Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Arts, and Vocational Agriculture): Two credits required. Students in 9th Grade must take Computer Applications I.

Fine Arts (Art and Music): One credit required.

Language Arts: Four credits required. Credit required in English I, English II, English III, and English IV or College Preparatory English.

Mathematics: Three credits required. Credit is required in Algebra I. Students in 9^th, 10^th , and 11th grade must enroll in a Math class. 

Health and Physical Education: One credit required. Students must take Ninth Grade Physical Education and Health.

Science: Three credits required. Credit required in Physical Science and Biology I. Students in 9^th Grade must enroll in Physical Science and students in 10th Grade must enroll in Biology I. Students in 11th Grade must also enroll in a science class (per prerequisites of science classes offered).

Social Science: Three credits required. Credit required in World History, American History and Constitution. Students in 10th Grade must enroll in World History, students in 11th Grade must enroll in American History, and students in 12th Grade must enroll in Constitution.

The USD #467 Board of Education may, on recommendation of the high school principal and counselor, waive local graduation requirements in excess of state requirements for graduation.

Any class offered during regular school hours through Garden City Community College during the school term will be enrolled in as concurrent credit and require tuition set by the college. The tuition and text book(s) for concurrent class(es) are the responsibility of the student. A final exam will also be required. Summer classes offered through G.C.C.C. will be designated as concurrent credit or only college credit at the time of enrollment.

Any class taken for high school credit, college credit, or concurrent credit by correspondence, online, or on campus must have written permission from the Principal before student enrollment.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES: Students wishing or needing to take courses by correspondence need to have the course(s) approved by the building administrator and department chairperson (s). WCHS reserves the right to make additions to course content, to adjust the time frame for the completion of the courses, and to determine the final grade. It is recommended that students retake courses immediately upon completion of the school year.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE: GPA averages are calculated at the end of the First Semester and at the end of the school term using the Final Grade. GPA for students attending WCJSHS (high school only)  is completed for all courses taken during the student’s high school career (college courses for concurrent credit, correspondence courses, etc.).If students repeat course work, the lowest grade is not dropped from their transcript. Student Aides receive Pass/Fail and 1/2 credit which are not used for GPA calculations. Seminar Class is not graded and no credit is awarded.

GPA Points

100-92     A=4.0

84-91      B=3.0

74-83      C=2.0

66-73       D=1.0

65 and below  0.0

WCJSHS GRADUATION GPA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (high school only): The students with the highest academic standing in the graduating class will be designed as the Valedictorian. The student will be asked to give the farewell oration at Commencement. The student with the second highest ranking in the graduation class will be designated as the Salutatotian. The student will be asked to give the opening or welcoming address at Commencement. In case of a tie, the tie will be broken using a 13 point GPA calculation (A+=4.33, A=4.00, A-=3.67, etc). Students graduating with a Career GPA of 3.83-4.00 will be designed as High Honor Graduates. Students graduating with a Career GPA of 3.46-3.82 will be designated as Honor Graduates.

Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University are governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The Board has recommended the following fifteen units (to be taken in Grades 9-12) as a MINIMAL college preparatory curriculum.

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Mathematics---3 credits   

Algebra I, Algebra II, GTA (To prepare students fro entry-level calcus.)

English---4 units   

Four units of composition and grammar, including one unit of literature and one unit of oral expression.

Social Science---3 units 

One Unit of American History, one unit selected from, Psychology, Economics, Civics, History, Current Social Issues, Sociology, Anthropology, or Race and Ethnic Group relations and one half unit of U.S. government and one-half unit selected from World History, World Geography, or International Relations.
 

Natural Science---3 units

Three units in the natural sciences (General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), with no more than two units in each area.

Foreign Language---2 units

Two units of one Foreign Language is recommended but not required.

Computer Technology---1unit
(Computer Applications II or a Test -Out option at WCJSHS meets this requirement.)

All students enrolling in the district for the first time will be asked to provide personal information, such as a birth certificate and/or other documentation. WCJSHS will request the official transcript and permanent file of the student from the previous school.

All students attending WCJSHS must have a written designation of a parent/guardian on file as an official school contact. Students who are 18 or older are not allowed to serve as their own guardian.

Section 1. An excused absence will normally be limited to the following:                                                                                                                                                   Top

A. For an excused absence, a student must meet the following expectations:

B. Seniors and Juniors may be excused for two (2) days during the year to visit a college. Seniors and Juniors utilizing this provision must follow the procedures outlined by the school counselor. Juniors may not visit colleges until after Jan. 1^st. The college visit form is due the morning after the college visit with appropriate signatures of college personnel.

Section 2. An unexcused absence is defined as any absence from school or class, which does not come under the three items listed in Section 1 above.

Section 3. Truancy is defined as a student being absent from school without a valid reason as set forth in Section 1. For each class period a student is truant, a grade of zero (0) will be given.

Kansas Statute states: "Any pupil who is inexcusable absent three consecutive days or five days in any semester or seven in a school year without an excuse is declared a truant and the county attorney will be notified. A pupil is inexcusably absent from school if he or she is absent from all or a significant part of a day without a valid excuse acceptable to the school officer designated by the Board of Education to have responsibility for the school attendance of such pupil." (KSA 72-1113)

Being absent one or more hours per day is considered a significant part of a day. The Principal is designated by the Board of Education to be the school officer having responsibility for the attendance of students at the High School.

Section 4. Tardy is defined as being late for any class or other obligation during school hours. Tardies may be excused for the same reasonable grounds as those considered for absences. In addition, students detained by a teacher’s request may be excused. In the event of a tardy, a student must obtain a pass from his previous teacher (excused) or from the office (unexcused). THREE (3) unexcused tardies for a particular class shall result in the taking of the semester test in that particular class. A total of FIVE (5) tardies, per semester, in any class/or classes, will result in taking ALL semester tests. Make up time is to be served after school, before school, or a combination of the preceding.

Section 5. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

****NOTE: Levels are in accordance with the Kansas Discipline Incident System.

DETENTION Before school, detention begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:10 a.m. After school, detention begins at 3:45 p.m. and ends at the discretion of the teacher or administrator. Student detention takes precedence over all extra-curricular activities, after-school jobs, or requests from teachers. If the student is late, a second day of detention may be assigned.  The student must bring homework to do during detention. Talking and doing work not related to school is prohibited. If the student is absent from school on the assigned day of detention, the detention is automatically re-assigned for the first day the student returns to school. A missed detention may have additional detention time added or a short-term suspension imposed.

SUSPENSION Two types of suspension will be used: In-School and Out-of-School.

An in-school suspension means that the student (1) needs to be in the office by 8:20 a.m.; (2) must have all books and materials that are needed for the day; (3) no food, drink or sleeping in the detention room (see #5 for lunch time); (4) restroom and drinking fountain may be used 3 times during the day with the principal’s/designee’s permission; (5) lunch will be eaten with the principal/designee after scheduled student lunch period or bring a sack lunch; and (6) the suspension will end at 3:45 p.m.

An out-of-school suspension means that the student will be sent home and will not be admitted to school or school activities until the suspension expires.

Suspended students are not considered "students in good standing" (KSHSAA Rule 14) and are ineligible to compete in athletics or participate in activities until the entire suspension has ended. All course work must be handed in the first (1st) day the student is allowed to return to school--to the satisfaction of the instructors in order to receive credit.

All suspensions (in-school or out out-of-school) will result in the taking of semester exams in all classes. All suspensions (in-school or out-of-school) will result in ineligibility for the week(s) during which suspension is served.

The type of suspension used will be determined on an individual basis and will be left to the discretion of the principal/designee.

Excessive tardies (10) - Being in or around cars during lunch time - Leaving the school grounds without permission - Refusal to comply with a reasonable request of a teacher or staff member - Any act of disrespect to any member of the staff or faculty, including offensive or abusive language - Damaging school property or personal property of any student, teacher or staff member - Theft of property - Use of electronic communication devices during school hours - Any other behavior which endangers the health or safety of students, teachers or staff.

• Before/after school detention with length to be determined by administration.
• One to ten days in or out of school suspension. (dependant upon the seriousness of the violation)
• Any combination of the above including a long-term suspension or expulsion.      

Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to progressive discipline dependent upon the seriousness/sequence of the violation.

    a. Suspension for 3-5 school days, in/out of school, cannot attend any school functions or activities for forty-five (45)
        school days.

    b. Suspension for 5-10 school days, in/out of school, cannot attend any school functions or activities for ninety (90)
        school days.

    c. Student and parents agree to participate in at least one counseling session (at the parent's expense) with a qualified
        professional and follow the recommendations. (A plan formulated with parents, principal, counselors, and the
        student for reinstatement in school activities upon completion of treatment or as part of treatment).

    d. Ten (10) day out of school suspension and Expulsion from school is recommended for repeated violations.

Staff whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. Third parties whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the superintendent or board.

Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials.

FIGHTING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS      
Each situation will be assessed on an individual basis. The school will attempt to notify the parents/guardians to pick the student up from school and speak with the administration or designee. Student may be suspended form one to ten days. Student may also be assigned ling term suspension or given expulsion. The principal or his/her designee has the option to determine if a student was exercising self-defense only during an altercation.

Students should be aware that name-calling is considered assault and name-calling combined with physical force is considered assault and battery.

STATE OF KANSAS WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS: AS AMENDED BY THE 1999 LEGISLATURE K.S.A. 72-89a01. "The term "weapon" means any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver or any weapon described in the preceding example; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounce, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce; mine or similar device; any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device descried in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled; any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles or throwing star; any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens of falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement, any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels or electricity, commonly known as a "stun gun."

K.S.A. 72-89a02 – K.S.A. 72-8902, and amendments thereto, and subject to the other provisions of this section, each board of education in this state shall adopt a written policy requiring the expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year any pupil determined to be in possession of a weapon at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity.

K.S.A. 72-8902 A student found to have personal possession of a "weapon" as described above while at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity will be subject to the following:

2. If student is a juvenile they will be referred to social rehabilitation services (SRS) or juvenile
    justice authorities, or other outside agencies

A student shall not knowingly possess, handle, or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or destructive device which could cause bodily injury or illness on the school grounds, during, before, or after school hours; on the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by school personnel or event. This rule does not apply to normal school supplies like pencils or compasses, unless used as a weapon, but does apply to all types of fireworks, matches, lighters, any knife or other object of no reasonable use to the student at school. Weapons unintentionally brought on school property will be immediately reported to the principal. Proper law enforcement and medical authorities will be notified for any follow-up actions, which are deemed necessary.

Violation of this policy may result in suspension from one to 186 days as determined by the administration when considering the circumstances of each situation.

Students have limited control over their lockers, desks, work areas, or any other designated assigned areas. Lockers, desks, work areas, etc., are the property of the school district. Therefore, school officials have the right, upon "reasonable suspicion", to search and seize as necessary. Students have control of their personal possessions; however, this control is not meant to exclude school officials when there are "reasonable suspicion" to believe that such possessions are illegal, dangerous, or disruptive. Students have no reasonable expectations of privacy in their lockers.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty—as in cheating or plagiarism—is not acceptable. Cheating includes copying another student’s work as one’s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author as determined by the assigning teacher.. A student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty may be subject to receiving an "F" or failing grade as well as other disciplinary measures determined by administration/teacher.

 The school shall seek restitution according to law for loss and damage sustained by the school. Payments will be made to the business office, and accounts shall be kept. Accounts not paid in full within a specified and agreed upon time may be processed for legal action. This includes any part of the school building and premises including but not limited to books, lockers, equipment, computers, and other items.

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Section 1.                                                                    Authorization of Suspension

The Board of Education of USD #467 authorizes any building principal or superintendent to suspend any student for not more than ten (10) days or to recommend a long-term suspension or expulsion. The Board hears any appeals of a long term suspension or expulsion reserves the authority to expel any student for cause. Pursuant to Kansas Statutes, any student who has been long term suspended or expelled for possession of a weapon, use, sale or distribution of drugs or controlled substances or behavior resulting in or substantially likely to have resulted in serious bodily harm will have his/her name reported to the Division of Vehicles which could result in driver’s license suspension.

Section 2.                         Grounds for suspension or expulsion; who may suspend or expel. (KSA 72-8901)

The Board of E bvvvbducation of any school district may suspend or expel, or by regulation authorize any certificated employee or committee of certificated employees to suspend or expel any pupil guilty of any of the following:

Section 3.                                                     Suspension of Students

Section 4. Expulsion of Pupils

SCHOOL SAFETY VIOLATIONS;
SB 129, The Superintendent is required to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of any student who is expelled from school, and the law enforcement agency is required to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Kansas Department of revenue within ten days. The Division of Motor Vehicles will suspend the student's driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a year.

Section 5.                                Appeal of the Findings of the Board of Education Hearing.

KSA 72-8902 - Duration of suspension or expulsion; notice; hearing, opportunity afforded, waiver, time, who may conduct.

A.  A suspension may be for a short term not exceeding ten (10) school days, or for an extended term not exceeding 90 school days. An expulsion may be for a term not exceeding 186 school days. If a suspension or expulsion is for a term exceeding the number of school days remaining in the school year, any remaining part of the term of the suspension or expulsion may be applied to the succeeding school year.

B. A written notice of any short term suspension and the reason therefore shall be given to the pupil involved and to the pupil’s parent or guardian within 24 hours after the suspension has been imposed and, in the event the pupil has not been afforded a hearing prior to any short term suspension, an opportunity for an informal hearing shall be afforded the pupil as soon thereafter as practicable but in no event later than 72 hours after such short term suspension has been imposed. Any notice of the imposition of a short-term suspension that provides an opportunity for an informal hearing after such suspension has been imposed shall state that failure of the pupil to attend the hearing will result in a waiver of the pupil’s opportunity for the hearing.

C. No suspension for an extended term and no expulsion shall be imposed upon a pupil until an opportunity for a formal hearing thereon is afforded the pupil. A written notice of any proposal to suspend for an extended term or to expel from school, and the charges upon which the proposal is based shall be given to the pupil proposed to be suspended or expelled from school, and to the pupil’s parent or guardian. Any notice of a proposal to suspend for an extended term or to expel from school shall state the time, date and place that the pupil will be afforded an opportunity for a formal hearing, and that failure of the pupil and the pupil’s parent or guardian to attend the hearing will result in a waiver of the pupil’s opportunity for the hearing. The hearing shall be held not later than 10 days after the date of the notice. The notice shall be accompanied by a copy of this act and the regulations of the Board of Education adopted under KSA-72-8903, and amendments thereto.

D. Whenever any written notice is required under this act to be given to a pupil or to a pupil’s parent or guardian, it shall be sufficient if the notice is mailed to the address on file in the school records of the pupil. In lieu of mailing the written notice, the notice may be personally delivered.

E. A formal hearing on a suspension or expulsion may be conducted by any person or committee of persons authorized by the board of education to conduct the hearing.

KSA 72-8903 Procedural due process requirements; record of appeal, costs; report of findings and result of hearing; information regarding behavior improvement programs.

A. The formal hearing provided for in K.S.A. 72-8902, and amendments thereto, shall be conducted in accordance with regulations relating thereto adopted by the board of education. Such regulations shall afford procedural due process including, but not limited to, the following:

B. In all extended-term suspension and expulsion from school cases, there shall be made a record of the hearing of an appeal of the suspension or expulsion, whichever is applicable, by mechanical or electronic recording or by an official court reporter, and the costs thereof shall be paid by the school district.

C. At the conclusion of a formal hearing, which results in a suspension for an extended term or an expulsion, the person or committee conducting the hearing shall make a written report of the findings and results of the hearing. The report shall be directed to the board of education of the school district and shall be open to the inspection of the pupil who is suspended or expelled and, if the pupil is a juvenile, to the parents or guardians and counsel or other advisor of the pupil. If the pupil is an adult, the report shall be open to the inspection of the parents or guardians and counsel or other advisor of the pupil only upon written consent of the pupil. Whenever a formal hearing results in suspension for an extended term or expulsion, the person or committee conducting the hearing may make a finding that return to school by the pupil, pending appeal or during the period allowed for notice of appeal, is not reasonably anticipated to endanger the safety of others, to cause continuing repeated material disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of school, or to substantially or materially impinge upon or invade the rights of others, in which case the pupil may return to school until the period for filing a notice of appeal has expired with no notice filed, or until the determination of any appeal if a notice of appeal is filed. Whenever the person or committee conducting a hearing fails to make the findings specified above, the report of the hearing shall provide that the suspension or expulsion of the pupil shall continue until appeal there from is determined or until the period of suspension or expulsion has expired, whichever occurs sooner. Any such pupil shall be provided with information concerning services or programs offered by public and private agencies that work toward improving those aspects of the pupil’s attitudes and behavior that contributed to the conduct upon which the suspension or expulsion was based. If the pupil is a juvenile, the information shall also be provided to the parents or guardians of the pupil.

KSA 72-8904 Notice of hearing results: appeal to board of education: hearing officers: procedure.

A. Written notice of the result of any hearing imposing an extended-term suspension or an expulsion from school shall be given to the pupil suspended or expelled from school, and to the parents or guardians of the pupil within 24 hours after determination of such result.

B. Any pupil age 18 or older, who has been suspended for an extended term or expelled, or one of the pupil’s parents or guardians of a pupil under 18, may appeal such suspension or expulsion to the board of Education of the school district by filing a written notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Education not later than 10 calendar days after receiving the written notice. Any such appeal shall be heard by the Board of Education, or by a hearing officer appointed by such board, not later than 20 calendar days after such notice of appeal is filed. The pupil and the pupil’s parents or guardians shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the appeal hearing at least five days prior thereto. Such appeal shall be conducted under rules, which are consonant with KSA 72-8903, and amendments thereto. The decision on any such appeal shall be rendered not later than five days after the conclusion of the appeal hearing.

C. For the purpose of hearing an appeal of an extended-term suspension or an expulsion, the Board of Education may appoint one or more hearing officers. Any such hearing officer shall be a member of the Board of Education, a certified employee of the school district, or an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state. Any such appointment shall apply to a particular hearing or to a set or class of hearings as specified by the Board of Education in making an appointment. Whenever a hearing officer appointed under authority of this section hears any appeal, the hearing officer shall prepare a written report thereon to the Board of Education. After receiving any such report, the Board of Education shall determine the matter with or without additional hearing.

D. Any matter determined by the Board of Education in accordance with this subsection shall be valid to the same extent as if the matter were fully heard by the Board of Education without a hearing officer.

A. Any person, hearing officer or any member of a committee or the board of education conducting a hearing under this act may:

1. Administer oaths for the purpose of taking testimony;
2. Call and examine witnesses and receive documentary and other evidence; and
3. Take any other action necessary to make the hearing accord with procedural due process.

B. Any hearing officer, any member of a committee or the board of education holding a formal hearing or an appeal hearing under this act may and, upon the request of any pupil for whom any such hearing is held or upon the request of the pupil’s parents or guardians or counsel, shall petition the chief judge of the judicial district in which the school district is located requesting that the clerk of the district court be authorized to issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of the principal witness or witnesses and the production of books, records, reports, papers and documents relating to the proposed suspension or expulsion from school in the same manner as provided for the issuance of subpoenas in civil actions pursuant to K.S. 60-245, and amendments thereto.

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PHILOSOPHY:   All students have a right to attend school in an environment conducive to learning. The use of alcohol, tobacco and other illegal drugs or the improper use* of legal drugs is recognized to be extremely harmful to the individual who uses and to those around that individual. A student cannot learn to his/her full potential while under the influence of these substances. It is further recognized that all students have a right to be educated in a drug-free environment. Therefore, the use (including being under the influence of), possession, or distribution (including sale and given without remuneration) is forbidden in school, on school property at any time, at school sponsored participatory events (whether the event is on school property or elsewhere), or on school transportation.

*Improper use is defined as: 1) prescription drugs given to, sold or used by someone other than the person for whom the prescription was written, or in a dosage other than the dosage written on the prescription label; 2) over-the-counter drugs-dosage other than that recommended on the label.

PREVENTION:    Recognizing the extensive use and promotion of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in our society, the school has an obligation to prepare students for decision-making against drug and alcohol use. This policy ensures the existence of a prevention program in the schools using multiple strategies to provide accurate information, develop life skills, train facilitators, and educate parents. Drug education units shall be integrated within the standard curriculum at all grade levels.

The goal of this policy’s drug/alcohol prevention program is healthy, responsible youth capable of resisting alcohol and other drugs and capable of reaching their academic potential.

INTERVENTION: The School District will work through curriculum and classroom activity, administration and faculty effort, and disciplinary procedures to prevent and intervene in the abuse of alcohol and drugs by members of the school population.

As an extension of this policy, a designated intervention team will use the following school guidelines, with reasonable judgment, when responding to alcohol and drug related situations

These guidelines have been created as one part of the alcohol and drug policy. They are intended to provide a consistent means for effectively responding to alcohol and drug related situations that may occur at school or at school-sponsored events. They have been written with due consideration for the legal rights and responsibilities of administrators, faculty, students and parents who may find themselves involved in such situations. Student behavior, as it relates to: alcohol, tobacco (including smokeless), illegal drugs, other controlled substances, look-alike drugs, being high or intoxicated, in possession of, using or selling any of the substances listed above is a violation of school policy. Students who assist in possession, use, or sale of substances listed will be subject to disciplinary action.

All USD #467 students will be covered under this policy from the first day of school (activities) until the last day of school (activities). USD #467 will not discipline or be involved in the punishment of students in instances that occur during the time school is normally not in session (summer/weekends/holidays and/or non school activities). The exception is those students involved in any recognized KSHSAA sponsored activity. Students who are participants in activities recognized by KSHSAA may be disciplined for any infraction that occurs at any time said sport/activity is in session. This discipline policy is in affect for weekends and holidays if the activity season extends over those time periods. (KSHSAA Rule 14) Consequences will be implemented for violations of this school policy when substantiated and after the substantiated violation is reported to the student. "Substantiated" is defined as: Actual witness to the violation by a coach, activity sponsor, school administrator, teacher, law enforcement officer, or self reported. A student's parents/guardians may also report violations to the school administration.

1. The parent/guardian of the student will be notified. If no parent or legal guardian is available, notify the person who has responsibility for the student.

a. Gather as much information and documentation as possible within time constraints imposed by individual circumstances.

PHILOSOPHY:    

Wichita County High School strongly recommends that students with chemical abuse or misuse problems seek professional evaluation and treatment from trained chemical dependency counselors or a licensed physician in chemical dependency. Because we believe that chemical dependency is preceded by misuse, such early intervention can benefit the student before significant harm or dependency results. Students agreeing to be evaluated and seek treatment at the parents’ expense will be provided help finding agencies that can do the assessment and treatment. Student and parents must sign a waiver for "release of information" for counselor recommendation and verification of compliance. Fees for the assessment and treatment are the responsibility of the student and parents.

USE, POSSESSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION of CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:

If the student is found to have been using, in possession of, and/or distributing a controlled substance on school grounds or while at or going to school functions or activities, the student's parents, the law enforcement agency, the county attorney and/or the SRS and any counselor involved with the student will be notified, and the student will be subject to progressive discipline dependent upon the sequence/seriousness of the violation.

1. TOBACCO:  The discipline for use and/or possession of tobacco products will be progressive and dependent upon the    sequence/seriousness of the violation.

2. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL:  The discipline for violation of the drugs and Alcohol policy will be progressive and dependent upon the sequence/seriousness of the violation.

                a. Suspension for 3-5 school days, in/out of school, cannot attend any school functions and/or activities for
                    forty-five (45) school days.

                b. Suspension for 5-10 school days, in/out of school, cannot attend school functions and/or activities for ninety
                    (90) school days.

                c. Student and parents agree to participate in at least one counseling session (at the parents' expense) with a
                    qualified professional or chemical dependency agency and follow the recommendations. (A plan may be
                    formulated with parents, principal, counselors, and the student for reinstatement in school activities upon
                    completion of treatment or as a part of treatment).

                d. Ten (10) day out of school suspension and Expulsion from school is recommended for repeated violations.

B. USD #467 students also may be subject to a screening for alcohol and/or illicit drugs consumption at any attendance center during regular school hours or on school grounds at any time, if the school administration or staff has a reasonable suspicion** that the student has consumed alcohol and/or illicit drugs. If there is reasonable suspicion, the student will be confronted, asked to be tested, ask parents for permission to test, or call law enforcement.

* For the purposes of this policy, an illicit drug shall be considered to be:

    - Illegal drugs;
    - Prescription medication(s) which is (are) not being used by the person for whom it (they) was (were)
      prescribed or are being used inappropriately by the individual they are prescribed to;
    - Prescription medication(s) which is (are) not being used in the manner or method for which it (they) was
      (were) prescribed.
    - Alcohol

**Reasonable Suspicion
        Reasonable suspicion may include, but is not limited to the following as detected by a school sponsor
        or is reported by a school employee to a school administrator:

        - odor of liquor
        - atypical behavior
        - slurred speech
        - atypical eye behavior
        - difficulty with balance/equilibrium
        - observed drinking from or in possession of a suspicious container

Students for whom the results of the screening indicate the consumption of alcohol and/or illicit drug use:

Students whom refuse to be screened for the consumption of alcohol and/or illicit drug use:

The practice of confidentiality is essential to the effectiveness of any substance abuse prevention/intervention program. Information about student drug use, drug treatment, or other personal problems should be shared only with those staff members who "need to know" because of their involvement or relationship with the student. The "need to know" is best determined by the principal.

The concept of limited confidentiality should always be shared with the students involved. Limited confidentiality is the sharing of information, which will be held in confidence by the listener, with the exception of information, which could result in danger to the student, or to someone else. This information may be required to be divulged by law.

Although parents have the ultimate, primary responsibility for their children’s drug use, individual differences in parental standards regarding their children’s drug and alcohol using behavior in non-school related settings cannot be permitted to compromise the school’s fundamental commitment to maintaining a drug-free educational environment. The "in loco parentis" concept provides the basis for school officials and teachers to act, as necessary, to protect and educate each student. Thus, the purpose of the above policy is to provide a clear message to students, parents, and the citizens of this community that the use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated in the school, on school grounds, and during school related functions.

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Underlying this policy is a well-defined communication system among the schools, parents, community service agencies, and the students, which permits the appropriate flow of information among all agencies and individuals. The policy will be stated in the student handbook and communicated through:

• Meetings with parents
• Meetings with students
• Orientations
• Athletic group meetings
• Newsletters
• Student handbooks
• Faculty handbooks
• Local newspaper

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ACCREDITATION: The Wichita County High School is fully accredited as a comprehensive high school by the Kansas State Department of Education.

ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION: Any student participating in any after school activity, whether inter-school competition or practice, must have been in school on the day of the event for at least three hours preceding dismissal time. An unexcused absence for part of the day will eliminate a student from participation in the scheduled activity for that day. No student who checks out during the school day for illness will be eligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity that day including practice or games/events. Students gone on activities will be expected to be at school the next day. If a pattern of absences after activities becomes apparent, student will be withheld from the next activity.

ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC TRANSPORTATION: Students are expected to ride to and from school activities in transportation provided by the school district. If students wish to sign off they will only be released to parents/guardians coming home from the school activity. The parent/guardian must personally sign the student off for the return bus ride home. Students will be picked up/dropped off at a designated area if paperwork has been filled out and parents send a note or call the office before the activity. Under certain circumstances parents may request their student ride home with another set of parents, if they make arrangements in person thru the high school office.

ACTIVITY TICKETS: All students attending WCJSHS are encouraged to purchase an activity ticket upon enrollment. This ticket allows the student to be admitted without charge to all non-tournament events at WCJSHS for which admission is charged. To be admitted, the student must present the activity ticket at the gate. Students without an activity ticket will be expected to pay an admission charge. The activity ticket does not cover admissions to the high school musicals.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily announcements will be printed by the office and distributed to teachers and read or posted to students during the day. The public address system may be used to make brief announcements about school-related activities at the end of the school day and to make emergency announcements.

ASSEMBLIES: Assemblies and lyceum programs will normally be held in the auditorium. Freshmen will sit in the front center section. Sophomores will sit behind the freshmen. Juniors will sit behind the sophomores. Seniors will sit behind the juniors.

BACK PACKS: To insure the safety of students and staff, backpacks are to be stored in student lockers and will not be allowed in classrooms or left on the hallway floors during school hours.

BUILDING HOURS: Building hours will normally be from 8:00 am. until 4:00 p.m. Students will be allowed to enter the building prior to 8:10 am. but must remain in the office lobby area until the 8:10 tone. No student will be allowed in the building outside of these times unless so requested by a teacher or unless the student is involved in an activity sponsored by a teacher.

BUS BELL: Students who ride the bus will be dismissed at 3:35 to board the buses. All other students will be dismissed at 3:40.

CELL PHONES/PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES:   Electronic Communication Devices/Personal Electronic Devices are considered a disruption to class, the school environment, and all building electronics. Therefore, students are not to carry/use cell phones/personal electronic devices in school hours (8:10-3:45). Students working in a classroom, serving detention or ISS may not carry or use cell phones/personal electronic devices regardless of the time. Violation of this policy will result in the item being confiscated and returned only to the parent/guardian. Parents/guardians may collect confiscated electronic  Students are not to carry/use cell phones/personal electronic devices, in school during school hours. Cell phones/personal electronic devices may be carried on school sponsored activities and may be used at the discretion and with the permission of the coach/sponsor. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation of cell phones/personal electronic device, to be released only to a parent/guardian. Continued violations will receive consequences according to USD #467 Policy on Major Disruption.                                                                                                   

CHECK OUT PROCEDURES Students who have to leave the building during the school day MUST have their parent’s or guardian’s written permission and they MUST report to the school office and sign out before leaving the building. Failure to receive permission and sign out in the office before leaving will be considered an unexcused absence. Parents/guardians may not excuse students who leave during the school day after the absence has occurred. All excuses must be cleared through the school office PRIOR to the student leaving campus. Students who become ill or have an accident during school hours should report to the nurse’s office. Parents will be contacted by the school nurse or designated person in case of illness. No student who checks out during the school day for illness will be eligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity that day. The principal or his/her designee, may send a student home sick, if the health team is unavailable, and with the parents/guardians consent.

COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION Students must have successfully completed all requirements set forth by the Board of Education and State of Kansas for graduation to participate in Commencement and Baccalaureate ceremonies. Students must also be in good standing with the school and in compliance with school regulations.

CREDIT Credit is awarded for the successful completion of a course of study. Successful means that a grade of A, B, C, or D was earned. One credit is given to a course that meets for one period each day for the entire school year. Credit for work done at nonacredited institutions by transfer students will be determined on a case by case basis.

DAMAGED AND LOST BOOKS OR EQUIPMENT Any books and equipment lost or damaged will be charged to the student to whom the equipment or books were issued. The charge will be at the current replacement cost.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS If school is cancelled or if buses do not run because of inclement weather or hazardous road conditions, announcements will be made on radio stations KSKZ—FM (99.9) Leoti, KFLA –AM (1290) Scott City or KEZU—FM (94.5) Scott City.

EMERGENCY DISMISSALS If buses are sent home early due to inclement weather, those students who live outside of Leoti and drove their own vehicles to school, will be allowed to leave early, unless parents indicate otherwise. Students will not be allowed to leave class to call home.

EMERGENCY DRILLS Fire and tornado drills are conducted in order to instruct students, faculty and staff on how to get to a safe region as quickly as possible in the event of a calamity. Directions for fire drills are posted in each classroom and at other places, which are accessible to all persons in the building. Students are informed as to the fire drill routine prior to the drill. The siren will sound until everyone is out of the building. In the event of a tornado drill, these procedures should be followed: Silence is necessary so that the alarm and instruction can be heard. Students should proceed to the center hallways in an orderly manner. Since the greatest danger in a tornado is flying debris, everyone should stay away from windows and glass doors.

FAMILY NIGHT WCJSHS will observe Wednesday night as family night. All after school activities must end early enough to allow students to be out of the building by 6:30 p.m. No USD #467 activity is to be scheduled on Wednesday night unless approved by administration.

High School Textbook Rental Fee...........$30.00

Junior High School Textbook Rental Fee ..........$35.00

High School Activity card…………… $6.00
Lunch: Individual student lunch …………… $ 2.20
20 Lunch Ticket .................... $44.00
Breakfast: Individual student meal ……………. $ 1.55
20 Breakfast Ticket ……………. $31.00

Individual classes may have a fee for consumable workbooks and materials. Such fees will equal the cost of providing the materials.

Fees for joining Kayettes, W-club, etc., and other activity expenses are optional, required only of those students electing to participate.

FIELD TRIPS Students participating in school sponsored field trips and activities are required to have a signed parent permission slip returned to the office before being allowed to participate in the activity. Transportation will be in vehicles approved by USD #467.

GRADE CARD Grade cards will be handed out or mailed on a day designated following the end of a grading period.

HONOR ROLLS Honor rolls are determined after each grading period. Requirements for the "A Honor Roll" are (1) no grade lower than an "B" and no more than one grade of "B" (2) all other grades are "A". Requirements for the "B Honor Roll" are (1) no grade lower than a "C" with no more than one grade of "C" with at least one grade of "A" and all other grades at least "B" or (2) no grade lower than a "B", but more than one grade of "B". For the Junior High the band grade is not used in consideration of the honor roll.

Upon 8th grade graduation, Honor Graduates will be recognized. To be an Honor Graduate a student must have made the "A" honor roll six of the eight nine weeks grading periods in junior high. To be a High Honor Graduate, a student must have made the "A" eight of the nine week grading periods. Transfer students grades will have to meet the WCJSHS criteria for honors at graduation. It is the student's responsibility to bring this to our attention prior to May 1 of the year of his or her graduation.

INSURANCE WCJSHS provides basic catastrophic accident medical insurance on all students participating in any of the activities recognized by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Students are covered while practicing for, competing in, or traveling to and from as representatives of WCJSHS and under the direct supervision of a full time school employee, athletic and activity events sponsored by or under the jurisdiction of the KSHSAA. This policy is not meant to replace individual insurance, but only provides catastrophic insurance.

JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM POLICY The Junior-Senior prom, banquet and dance will be hosted by the Junior class in the WCHS gymnasium during the spring semester of the school year.  Those eligible to attend the banquet will be members of the junior and senior classes in "good standing" and their dates whose meal has been paid for in advance. A student in a good standing may not be under ANY disciplinary actions, must meet eligibility, and must have paid all fees, dues, and fines that are due/past due. Servers will be selected by the junior class from members of the sophomore class. The servers will be allowed to attend the dance if they so desire. Underclass members may attend the dance by invitation only from a Junior or Senior. Junior High students will not be allowed to attend Prom. Dress will be semi-formal. Appropriate dress for the Prom does not include jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes. Men should wear slacks with a button down shirt and a tie, a suit, or a tux. Women should wear formal/semi-formal attire which does not have high slits, pluging necklines, exposed midriffs, or low backs. Normal rules applied to school dances apply to the prom and all its participants.

LIBRARY POLICIES:
All students are encouraged to use the library for reading, selecting reading materials, studying, research, and working on projects. Students are expected to work quietly without disturbing others. No one has the right to infringe upon the learning environment of others. Students who continue to disturb the learning environment will be sent back to the classroom.

Rules of the school also apply when in the library.

Water bottles are allowed in the library but must have a lid that fits securely.

CHECK OUT POLICIES

Books will be checked out for a two-week period. The date due will be stamped on a slip in the book.

Over-due notices are sent out every two (2) weeks. When the book becomes over-due, the student must bring the book to the library to be renewed. A fine of 10 cents per day is charged until the book is returned. Students may not check-out additional materials until the overdue book(s) is returned and the fine paid.

Magazines may be checked out over-night and are to be returned to the library the following morning. The student may check-out the magazine again if needed. Magazines that are lost will be charged a $3.50 replacement fee.

Encyclopedias may be checked out at the end of the school day for over night use and are to be returned to the library the following morning.

INTER LIBRARY LOAN MATERIALS

The library will order books and magazine articles for students from Inter Library Loan (ILL). Books must be returned on the date the librarian marks on the slip in the book. If it is not returned promptly, the student will be charged a fee of $3.50 per book to cover postal charges. Students will pay for lost ILL materials according to the price set by the lending library.

LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS

Students who lose library books or return books that are badly damaged will pay the replacement cost of the book as determined by the district Library Media Specialist (LMS). The LMS will use current book sources to determine the price such as Follett Library Resources, Scholastic, and/or others. If a student returns the "lost book" after paying for it within four (4) weeks, the cost of the book will be refunded to the student form the Board of Education office. If said book is returned damaged, no refund will be given. If said book is returned in good condition after the initial four weeks, the student may keep the book. No refund will be made after the initial four weeks period.

LOCKERS Students have the use of their assigned lockers, but the lockers remain the exclusive property of the school. School authorities have the right and the duty to inspect the lockers when they believe that something of an illegal nature may be stored in a locker or to remove school property from a locker. Students may not attach any permanent items or write with permanent ink or markers inside or out on lockers. All lockers should be kept clean so that no papers, books, book bags, or coats hang out of closed doors. Doors should be completely closed when not in use. Students are prohibited from placing locks, other than the regularly issued school lock on their lockers or using lockers other than the one officially assigned to them. Students are advised never to leave valuables such as money, car keys, jewelry, calculators, or purses in their lockers, even if that locker is locked.

LUNCH PROCEDURES Students eating in the cafeteria will enter and exit the junior high through the northwest door. After finishing lunch, students are asked not to loiter in the junior high school. Students who bring a sack lunch will eat in the high school lobby in front of the gym. This will be the only eating place in the high school. Students will not be allowed to charge meals. Students will be notified when their lunch ticket is getting low on funds and no lunch purchases will be made when the student's lunch card has a negative balance.

STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE IN, ON, OR AROUND ANY VEHICLES DURING LUNCH PERIOD. NO STUDENT USE OF ANY TYPE OF VEHICLE DURING LUNCH PERIOD IS ALLOWED. STUDENTS MAY NOT RIDE IN ANY VEHICLE DURING THE PERIOD EXCEPT WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN. STUDENTS MAY WALK OFF CAMPUS ONLY DURING LUNCH PERIOD IF SIGNED PERMISSION IS GIVEN BY THE PARENT. During lunch, restrooms outside of the lobby area and hall classrooms are off limits to all students. Students are not allowed in the gym or locker room areas during the lunch period.

MAKEUP SLIPS If a student is absent from school for any reason other than a school-sponsored activity, a makeup slip must be obtained from the office. To obtain a makeup slip, the student should present a written excuse from the parent or guardian. Absences without consent of parent or guardian will be considered truancy. A student who has been absent will not be admitted to class until an absence slip is issued by the office.

PARENT CONFERENCES Formal conferences with parent/guardians and teachers will be held twice a year, once each semester and at other times as deemed necessary by the parent/guardian or school.

PARENT VISITATION Parents/guardians of high school students are invited to attend school, with prior arrangement, while classes are in session. Visitors may tour the building and have the opportunity to ask questions about the operation of WCJSHS. All parents/visitors must check in at the office upon entering the building.

PEP ASSEMBLIES Pep assemblies will normally be held in the gym, beginning at 3:00 p.m. All students are expected to attend. Any special instructions for the assembly will be in the daily announcements.

PEP CLUB BUS Sponsored bus transportation may be furnished to students who want to attend varsity events away from Leoti.

POP/SNACK MACHINE Students may use the machines before, between, and after class. Only bottled water with screw-on caps will be allowed in the carpeted hall areas or class rooms. Snacks for special occasions will be at the discretion of each individual instructor.

PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports will be sent out to parents/guardians or given to student at the end of the fourth week of each grading period.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: Students are to refrain from holding hands, embracing, kissing or other bodily contact during school or school sponsored events.

PURCHASES FROM ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS There will be no purchases paid out of the activity fund unless an activity purchase order is filled out and signed by the principal before purchasing the item. Items purchased without a purchase order will be the responsibility of the person making the purchase and will not be paid by the school.

SCHEDULE CHANGES After the start of school, schedule changes will only be made with permission of the principal, counselor, teacher, and parent/guardian. The student should see the counselor regarding any proposed class change.

SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS AND PRACTICES All organization meetings and practices are to be approved by a sponsor and scheduled with the principal at least 2 days prior to the requested date. No meetings or practices are to be scheduled on Wednesday after 6:30 p.m. or on Sundays, unless approved by the administration.

SCHOOL BUSES The operation of school buses for pupil transportation is governed by the laws and regulations of the State of Kansas. It is the policy of the USD #467 to give the best service possible to students. However, some roads are impossible to travel in bad weather. Therefore, at times it is necessary for students to meet a bus at a different location rather than where they are normally picked up. At other times, it may be necessary to alter the times of operation of the buses.

 Pupils transported in a school bus are under the authority of the driver and are to obey his or her instructions. The following quotation is appropriate: "Disorderly conduct or persistent refusals to submit to the authority of the driver or sponsor shall be sufficient reason for refusing transportation to any pupil."

Other instructions from the Kansas Laws and Regulations include:

1. Previous to loading          

• Be on time at the designated school bus stop.
• Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
• Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before entering.
• Be careful in approaching bus stops.
2. While on the bus
1. Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.
2. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
3. Remember that loud talking and laughing or confusion diverts the driver’s attention.
4. Treat the business equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home.
5. Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
6. Leave no books, packages, coats or other articles on the bus
7. Keep books, packages, coats, and other objects out of the aisle.
8. Help look after safety and comfort of small children.
9. Do not throw anything out of the bus window.
10. Do not leave your seat with the bus in motion.
11. Horseplay is not permitted.
12. Be quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.
13. In case of emergency, remain in the bus.
3. After leaving the bus.
1. Cross the road, when necessary, in front of the bus.
2. Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.
3. Discharge of riders at any places other than the regular bus stop at the home or school is prohibited unless by proper authorization from the parent or school official.
4. Activity trips
1. The above rules and regulations will apply to any trip sponsored by the school.
2. Pupils shall respect the wishes of a competent chaperone appointed by the school.
3. All movies to be shown on trips must be approved by the administration in advance.

SCHOOL PARTIES All school parties and dances will be sponsored by school organizations. These events are open to WCJSHS students and their guests. All events will be held in Leoti.

SENIOR/JUNIOR COLLEGE DAYS Seniors desiring to visit a college may be excused for two days per school year. Arrangements must follow the procedures established by the counselor for these visitations. Juniors are allowed two days beginning Jan. 1^st and must follow same procedures as seniors.

SNOWBALLS To protect windows, vehicles, school property, and innocent by-standers, throwing snowballs will not be allowed on any school property.

STUDENT DRESS CODE The Board of Education of USD #467 has adopted the following regulations concerning student’s dress at WCJSHS for the current school year.

1. Appearance and all clothing must be suitable for the occasion at all times. Extreme styles that cause disruption of the learning process are prohibited.
2. Shoes/sandals/flip flops must be worn by all students at all times.
3. Shirts and blouses should be in good taste, modest in appearance without vulgarity, suggestive slogans, or suggestive pictures. They should cover all of the midriff area while arms are extended straight from the body and adequately cover the upper and lower torso of the body. Shirts and blouses must have sleeves, cover the shoulders. Clothing should not be too tight, see-through, or revealing while covering undergarments at all times. This includes dressing out for Physical Education.
4. Improper shirts/blouses are not considered acceptable even when worn under outer garments such as jackets, coats, and outerwear that zips or buttons.
5. Shorts, dresses, and skirts will not be shorter than the tip of the middle finger when arms are relaxed and shoulders are level. Openings/slits on all skirts and dresses must reach finger tip length. The wearing of leggings or tights does not change these requirements.
6. SHORTS- The following  types of shorts prohibited whether they have pockets or not: (a) short shorts; (b) biking shorts; (c) gym shorts; (d) cut off ragged jeans or look a likes and (e) any combination of the above. Length is at least middle finger tip in length.
7. Excessively baggy or sagging pants that do not adequately cover the under outer garments such as jackets, coats,
8. Hats, caps or head coverings are not to be worn in the school building during normal school hours or when students are involved in a school-sponsored activity.
9. Hair should be neatly groomed and trimmed.
10. "Tear away" or "Rip off" wind suit pants, sweat pants or scrub/pajama style pants are unacceptable.
11. No clothing shall have holes which expose skin or undergarments of any kind. Temporary modifications to cover holes, is unacceptable, unless the student is so directed by the principal or his/her designee.
12. Dress codes are in effect for students participating in all extra-curricular activates before, during, and after competition.
13. During school hours, the dress code also applies to all individuals who are members of school sponsored teams and groups.

STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING A student in good standing may not be under ANY disciplinary actions. Students must have paid all fees, dues, and fines that are due/past due.

STUDENT OFFICES In an effort to avoid duplication of students in elected and/or appointed offices and to give an opportunity to more of the students to gain experience in positions of responsibility, the following will be observed:

STUDENT PASSES "PLANNERS" are to be used by students anytime they are leaving a classroom or going to any other location, with exception of Seminar. Wednesday seminar passes are to be used only for going to another seminar classroom and students must also carry their planners. Planners must be signed by the classroom teacher with exit time listed. No more than two students from any class will be allowed to go to the library at the same time. Students who wish to visit another teacher should secure a signed pass from the teacher in advance.

STUDENT RECORDS In compliance with Public Law 93-330, the following information is provided.

1. Types of Educational Records Maintained
1. personal data and family background                                                                                           
2. medical and health information
3. date of school entry
4. school grades
5. transcripts from previously attended schools
6. school wide test results
7. school activities
8. honor roll published
9. awards and honors published
10. yearbook and school newspaper information
11. athletic achievements
12. student directory
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2. Responsibility for Maintenance. The principal will be responsible for maintenance of all the above listed types of records or releases. At the close of each school year, all records will be reviewed to insure that the information is appropriate, current, essential, accurate, and relevant. All discarded information will be destroyed.
3. Transfer of Rights. When a student becomes 18 years of age, is married or is legally emancipated, all rights pertaining to school records, formerly accorded the parents become the sole rights of the student.
4. Parent or Eligible Student Access to Records. A parent or eligible student is entitled to have access to the educational record of the student for inspection and review. A written request is required.
5. Right of Hearing. A parent or eligible student is entitled to a hearing to challenge the content of the student's educational records on the grounds that the record is inaccurate, misleading, or contains inappropriate data. If any of the above are found, you will be provided an opportunity for correction or deletion of data.
6. Right to Copy. Parents and eligible students may have copies of the educational record and must pay any charges for the requested copies.
7. Right of Interpretation. Parents or students have the right to an interpretation of the content of the educational records.
8. Access to Records. The following persons, organizations, agencies, or institutions that have a legitimate educational purpose in students may have access to the educational records.
1. School district staff—education, personal, social development
2. Officials of other schools students wish to enroll in
3. Federal and State Agency Officials—legal requirements
4. Institutions or agencies—student financial aid, scholarship
5. State and local officials—reports required by state law
6. Accrediting organizations—school accreditation
7. Appropriate officials—health and safety of students
8. Courts—to comply with the law

9.     Matriculation information. The following is included in the matriculation information: Student’s name, date entered,      sex, home address, home phone, date and place of birth, school last attended, father’s name, father’s occupation, where father is employed, mother’s name, mother’s occupation, where mother is employed, preferred vacation, emergency procedures, telephone number.

10. Directory Information. The following is included in the directory information: Student’s name and grade, date of birth, home address, home phone, and parent’s name. This information is released to school staff members and juvenile and law enforcement officials and the military. Athletic program information may include height and weight. If any student believes any or all of the above directory information should not be released without prior consent, please contact the school within ten days of enrollment.
11. Transfer of Educational Records. Students will be notified of transfer of educational records to any other educational institution or judicial official.

STUDENT VEHICLES Students who drive to school may park in the following areas: east of school on either side of the street, west side of school in the parking lot and on the east side of the street. Students are asked not to park off the street on the east side of the building and not to park directly in front of any of the houses west of the school. Students may not use their vehicles during school hours, including lunch period. Students may not be in, on, or around vehicles during lunch periods. Students are to park in marked and designated areas only.  Students should note designated Visitor Areas east of the main entrance and Reserved Areas in the west parking lot.

STUDENT VISITATION Students may have a guest visit school for ½ day. Prior arrangements should be made with the principal before guest arrives at school.

TELEPHONE No student will be called from class for phone calls or personal visits except in the case of emergencies. Messages will be taken and delivered to students. All phone calls by students are to be on the phone in the lobby before, between, and after classes. Other phones in the building are not to be used by students except for calls made with permission of a teacher. No long distance calls are to be made without office/administration approval. Students should limit calls made during the lunch period to one minute.

ELIGIBILITY The following regulations are summarized from the Kansas State High School Activities Association Handbook. You are eligible if:

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Any student, as an individual involved in an activity offered at WCJSHS, is recognized as an official representative of the school and its community. Conduct and sportsmanship on and off the school premises should display the highest possible standards.

Students may carry and administer their own medication during the school day, on school activities outside the building or on sporting events. No Narcotic Medications will be allowed in the school.

To do this, the parent/guardian must sign a form acknowledging the presence of medication on school premises and giving permission for the student to self-administer the specific medication. The form can be a written note from the parent/guardian. The note should state the student’s name, dosage instructions, parent signature and date. All medication must be kept in the original labeled container.

When the nurse receives this note from the parent/guardian, she will visit with the student about proper storage and administration of the medication. The nurse may periodically check with the student regarding his/her medication.

Self-administration of medication must be done in compliance with the specific directions by the physician for prescriptions as stated on the prescription bottle, and by the parent/guardian for over-the-counter medications.

If the student does not show responsibility in self-administering of the medications, this privilege will be removed.

Only medication or treatment that is necessary so the pupil can attend school or benefit from his/her educational program should be given during school day/activities.

Junior High Policy

Students will not be allowed to "self-administer" medication.* All medications (Prescriptions, non-prescription, natural, and homeopathic remedies) must be turned into the nurse, to be administered to the student by the school nurse or delegated school staff.

*A physician may request that an emergency medication, such as an inhaler or EPiPen, be carried and self-administrated by the student. In this situation, the student must notify the school nurse when emergency medication is used.

Medicine (prescription, non-prescription, natural, and homeopathic remedies will not be given at school without the following:

1. Original labeled container (do not send medicine in an envelope, baggie, or container that is not the original container). Pharmacies will provide an extra labeled container for school if needed.
2. Written parent's permission with dosage instructions, to include student's name, parent signature and date. Form may be obtained from the school nurse.
3. No out of date medicines will be given.
4. If Over-the-Counter medications are taken

• Over-the-Counter medications can be self-administered as directed on the label. To be given differently than the label directs, written parent/guardian permission is needed.
• No out-of-date medications will be allowed.
• All Over-the-Counter medications must be in the original container ….NO EXCEPTIONS.

Only medication or treatment that is necessary so the pupil can attend school or benefit from his/her educational program should be given during the school day/activities.

No person should attend school or school activities with an infectious or contagious condition (for example: chickenpox, pink eye, lice, fever {100 or above}, vomiting, etc.). It is the duty of the parent or guardian, and school nurse to exclude any child or other person affected with a disease suspected of being infectious or contagious until the expiration of the prescribed period of isolation for the particular infectious or contagious disease (according to the KDHE Handbook of Communicable Diseases). A statement from the attending physician may be necessary for readmission to the school. (If you have questions regarding attendance policy and excused absences, refer to the school policy outlined in this handbook.)

Tuberculosis

Any student that comes in contact with a new active or reactivated case of tuberculosis will be required to have a tuberculin testing.

Chickenpox (varicella)

Each infected student shall remain out of school until all the blisters/lesions have crusted over. This is about 10 days after the first symptoms start.

Pink Eye

Students should not return to school until symptoms improve, typically 3 to 5 days.

Lice (pediculosis)

Students infected with lice must remain out of school until treatment with antiparasitic drugs have been initiated. Students must be nit free before returning to school.

Impetigo

Students diagnosed with impetigo will not be allowed in school/sports and/or school activities for 48 hours after treatment has begun. Impetigo should be treated with an antibiotic prescribed by their local physician. A written release to participate in sports will be require by a health care provider before being allowed to participate an any sports. NO Expectations.

Ring Worm (tinea captis and corporis)

Any student with ring worm should be treated by their health care provider and area infected must be covered.

Fever, vomiting, Diarrhea

Any student sent home with a fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea should remain home for 24 hours after all symptoms have subsided without the use of medications. Should a student return to school before this time he/she will be sent home.

Any new student enrolling must present a certification of immunization or an alternative statement authorized by Kansas Law. All students must update immunizations as required by Kansas Law. Please contact the school nurse if you have questions regarding required immunizations. All students under the age of 9, enrolling in a Kansas school for the first time must present the results (within 1 year) health assessment or physical. Any student participating in school sponsored sports and a physical education class are required to have a physical by their local health care provider before participation.

At the beginning of the school year, students may be screened for the following: VISION, HEARING, HEIGHT & WEIGHT, SCOLIOSIS. Not all grades are screened every year. If you have a concern and want your child screened, please contact the Health Team. The Health Team will be available to screen any child upon request. If you do NOT want your child screened, please notify the Health Team in writing. The goal is to have all screening completed by the end of the first nine weeks. Parents will be notified of the results of your child’s screening.

SCHOOL COLORS: Cardinal and Black

SCHOOL MASCOT: Indians

SCHOOL SONG:
Cardinal and Black, the standard of our high school,
Cardinal and Black, to you we will be true
Cardinal and Black, the symbol of true Indians,
And we’ll show you why our team is never blue!
Leoti High will always have high spirits,
And our members are as loyal as can be
Cardinal and Black, the real brave Indian Crew,
And we’re the ones that’s here to see you through.

            W.C.H.S.

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           A. Athletics/Activities

                1. Any student of Wichita County High School may indicate an interest in competing/participating in any of the sports/activities offered by the schools the district.

                2. Any student may try out for an activity/sport if all requirements for that activity/sport are met, i.e. physicals, insurance, etc.

                3. Participation in more than one athletic event during the same reason is not encouraged.

            B. Managers

                1. The manager of a sport will be delegated duties by the coach of the team. It is the manager's task to perform assigned duties to the satisfaction of the coach.

                2. The manager of a sport is expected to follow the same rules as the athletes.

                3. Criteria for lettering as a manager is as follows:

                        a.  Managers are expected to be at all practices, and to travel with the team to away events

                        b.  Managers must attend and be eligible for 75% of all the athletic events.

                        c.  Managers who attend events only are not eligible to letter.

            C. Statisticians/Filmers

                1. Statisticians should be persons who are willing to help coaches compile accurate information concerning athletic events.

                2. Statisticians and filmers are not required to be at practice sessions.

                3. Statisticians and filmers are expected to follow the same rules as the athletes.

                4. Statisticians and filmers are expected to travel with the team.

                5. Statisticians and filmers who attend the events only are not eligible to letter.

           D.  Trainers

                1. The trainer will be assigned duties by the head coach. The trainer should be at every practice session. The trainer should be able to handle athletic injuries which do not require a doctor's attention.

                2. The trainer is expected to follow the same rules as the athletes.

                3. Trainers are expected to travel with the team.

                4. The trainer will be sent to a clinic at least once while in high school. The athletic department will pay registration fees and classroom expenses. The trainer must pay for room and board. The trainer must reimburse the school for clinic expenses if they take the course and then do not help with the sport.

1. Members of activities/athletic teams are reminded that they represent Wichita County High School and have a responsibility for maintaining acceptable behavior that is a credit to themselves, U.S.D. 467, WCHS, and the community of Leoti.
    
2. Athletes/participants are to be well groomed and clothed in a presentable manner at activity/athletic contests, dinners, assemblies, or at any gathering where the entire team is represented. Athletes/participants should be well-mannered, courteous, and considerate of others.

   1.All athletes/participants should report, if possible, for practice the first day practice is held.

  2.The head coach/sponsor is responsible for announcing when the season begins and when it ends.

  3.When two seasons overlap, those involved in the first activity/sport will be allowed to finish the activity/sport before reporting for the next.

  4.Permission to be excused from practice must be approved by the coach/sponsor of the activity/sport.

  5.Athletes/participants must have been in school for at least three class periods immediately preceding the event or departure for an event to practice or play the day unless prior approval has been obtained from the building administration. An unexcused absence for part of the day will eliminate a student from participation for the remainder of that day.

  6.Athletes/participants are expected to be at school the day after an event or the Monday following activities on Friday and Saturday. Abuse of this regulation will result in the athlete/participant being withheld from the next competition for all activities/athletics that they are involved with.

  7.Insubordination will not be tolerated by coaches/sponsors and may result in the loss of eligibility.

  8.If any athlete/participant breaks any team rules or WCHS handbook rules the school handbook will be followed to administer punishment. The coach/sponsor of each activity may administer additional consequences after discussion with the AD and/or principal. Athletes/participants who are consistently tardy to practice may be removed from the squad.

  9.Athletes/participants who are consistently tardy to practice may be removed from the squad.

 10.Profanity by athletes/participant will not be tolerated and may result in loss of eligibility.

 11.Athletes/participants must meet state requirements as to age, attendance, and scholastic ability.

 12.Athletes/participants are not to steal uniforms or property of this or any other school. A student seen wearing the property of another school will be questioned, if the property is stolen they will be disciplined.

 13.Athletes/participants must check in all uniforms and equipment before being allowed to participate in the next sport.

 14.An athlete/participant must have written parental permission and a current physical on file in the WCHS office in order to participate.

 15.Any athlete/participant may drop an activity/sport if approved by the coach/ sponsor, all fees are paid, and equipment returned.

 16.An athlete/participant expelled from an activity/sport may not enter another activity/sport that is progressing simultaneously.

1. Anyone wanting to be dropped off after any activity/sporting event must have filled out a drop off sheet in the office. (See student handbook)

2.Team members are to travel to the event with the team unless other or alternative arrangements have been approved by the building administration.

3.All team members are strongly encouraged to return from the trip with the team. Parents must sign a trip release immediately after the activity/game if they are taking their student with them.

4.Anyone who misses the team bus can only go to the game with a school official or person designated by a school official.

5.On those occasions where parents will not be at a game, they may make arrangements in person in the High School office for their student to come home with another parent.
 

1. Students involved in extracurricular activities/athletics shall not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the influence of illicit drugs, controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco products. This policy is in effect beginning from the first day of fall practice through the end of the last competition or activity for each sport/activity throughout the school year. This policy is in effect when students are attending summer camps or workshops as a representative of Wichita County Public Schools. Consequences will be implemented for violations of this school policy when substantiated and after the substantiated violation is reported to the student. "Substantiated" is defined as: Actual witness to the violation by a coach, activity sponsor, school administrator, teacher, law enforcement officer, or self reported. Parents/guardians may also report violations to the school administration.
2. Any athlete/participant knowingly possessing, selling, distributing or drinking alcoholic beverages, using tobacco products, or using drugs while out for an activity/sport will be disciplined. Students may be assigned but are not limited to the following disciplines: the athlete/participant must agree to counseling, will continue to practice but must sit out the next three  consecutive playing dates for any KSHAA sponsored activity/event they are involved in. Additional violations within the same school year will result in dismissal from the team and the athlete/participant will not receive a letter, any other award, or recognition in that sport. The coach/sponsor of each activity may administer additional consequences after discussion with the AD and/or principal. Suspended students will not be allowed to travel with team/group or sit with them (at games/events) during the suspension.

 

VI. General Information

LOCKER ROOM

      1. There will be no "horseplay" of any kind.

      2. The locker area and training room are off limits unless authorized by a coach. Any unauthorized person in these areas should be reported to the coach at once.

      3.  Equipment must be treated properly. Damages for mistreatment will be paid for. Any loss or damage should be reported tot he coach immediately.

      4.  Athletes must cooperate with managers and custodians.

ATHLETIC FEES

      1. Insurance - The school does not provide accident insurance but does require the student to show proof of coverage or a waiver of coverage.

      2. Equipment - Any loss or damage to equipment will be paid for by the person it was checked out to. The amount to be paid will be determined by the athletic director and the coach of that sport.

CONDITIONING

      1.  Conditioning should include activities which increase strength and endurance. The weight program will be offered on a year round basis. Athletes are encouraged to participate in a weight program during the off season.

      2.  Training
              
                 a. Players are to observe curfews set by the coach.

                 b. Athletes must abide by all rules set by the coach.

                 c. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

                 d. The use of all tobacco products is prohibited.

                 f.   The coach of each sport shall handle incidents within that sport. All suspensions must be discussed with the athletic        director and principal. 

AWARDS
            

             1. No awards other than medals and cloth, felt or chenille, shall be made to players participating in interscholastic activities, unless approved by the KSHSAA.

             2. All awards will be in accordance with requirements set down by the head coach of that sport (see student handbook).

             3. Only letter winners are eligible to buy the official letter jacket.

             4. First year letter winners will be presented and official letter "W". A certificate of participation, a metal symbol, and a metal bar will also be given. A metal bar and a certificated will be given for each year of lettering after the first year.

              5. Awards will be presented at that sport's banquet or at the spring awards assembly.

              6.WCHS will not provide any chenille awards other than the W letter.

              7. A provisional letter is not a letter and no award will be presented that school year. If the athlete who receives a provisional comes out for the same sport the following year and letters in that sport, they would receive a letter of the previous year.

INJURIES

              1.  Any student who goes to a doctor for treatment of an injury must have a medical release from a doctor before they can return to practice or play.

              2. The coach must complete a student accident report for any student athlete who misses school time because of an injury.

WALL OF FAME, JERRY HOCKER, TOM WILLIAMS

              1. Any athlete, who is honored in the post-season as All-Area or All-State, in at least two newspapers, will have their picture on the Wall in that sport.

              2. Any athlete who medals as an individual at a State event will have a picture of them on the Wall in that sport.

              3. At the end of the year an outstanding boy athlete will be awarded the Jerry Hooker Award and an outstanding girl athlete will be awarded the Tom Williams Award. The athlete must have been out for a sport each sports season for all four years to qualify for the award. If no person qualifies the award will be left vacant.

VII. INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    a. Before competing, a student-athlete must cover any open body wound.

    b. A student-athlete should render personal first-aid and cover open wounds themselves whenever possible.

    c. An individual should wear protective gloves any time blood, open wound, or mucus are involved.

    d. If a student-athlete begins to bleed during practice or competition, play must be stopped; the student-athlete removed and contaminated surfaces cleaned with a district policy disinfectant.

    e.  A student-athlete who is removed from a contest or practice due to bleeding must have the bleeding stopped and the wound covered before they are allowed to return to competition.

    f.  Towels, cups, and water bottles should not be shared by student-athletes, coaches, or officials.

    g. Infectious or contagious conditions need to be cleared by medical personnel

1. All players who make the varsity squad (number of varsity players to be determined by the coaches) will automatically letter if they complete the season and compete in 10 or more quarters
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2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

    1. The cheerleader must attend all required practices and games to letter.

    2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.

    3. Sponsor may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

1. No limit on the number of squad members who may letter, as long as they meet any one of the following requirements: (a) Running and placing as one of the teams top five runners in 50% of all varsity meets; (b) Running and placing as one of the teams’ top seven runners in 70% of all varsity meets; (c) Qualifying individually for State or being on a State qualifying team.
    
2. Any senior who has participated all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

1. To be eligible to earn a varsity letter, players must have competed in at least one-half of the total playing quarters for the regular season.
    
2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

1. The six players on the varsity squad at the end of the season will receive a letter. Anyone who participates as a varsity player in over half of the meets will letter.
    
2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

Softball

    1. To eligible to earn a varsity letter, players must have competed in at least one-half of the total varsity playing dates for the regular season.

    2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.

    3. Coach may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

1. An individual must meet one of the following requirements to earn a track letter: (1) earn a total of three points during the season, (b) set a school record, (c) set a league record, (d) place in the top six at regionals, (e) qualify for state meet. All individuals meeting one of the requirements must finish the season and be in good standing with the coaching staff before receiving a letter.
    
2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not fully been achieved.

1. To letter, wrestlers must win four varsity matches against varsity opponents, or place in the top 4 at a tournament or wrestle on the varsity half of the season.
    
2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

1. All players who make the varsity squad (number of varsity players to be determined by the coaches) will automatically letter if they complete the season and compete in 1/3 of the matches scheduled.
    
2. Any senior who has been out all four years will automatically letter.
    
3. Coaches may grant letters or provisional letters under extenuating situations where criteria have not been fully achieved.

SCHOLARS BOWL AND FORENSICS

    1. The participant must attend at least three invitational tournaments.

    2. The participant must represent the school in their conduct and performance in an exemplary manner.

    3. The participant must display on active interest in the over-all program.

    4. The participant should qualify for state. A student who has gone out for more than one year and has shown excellent effort through tournament attendance may be allowed leeway on the state qualification.

    1. The National Honor Society chapter of WCHS is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Membership is open to those students who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Standards for selection are established by the national office of NHS and have been revised to meet our local chapter needs. Students are selected to be members by a five-member Faculty Council, appointed by the principal, which bestows this honor upon qualified students on behalf of the faculty of our school each year.

    2. Students in the 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grades are eligible for membership. For scholarship criterion, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Those students who meet this criterion are invited to complete a Student Activity Information Form that provides the Faculty Council with information regarding the candidate’s leadership and service. A history of leadership experiences and participation in school or community service is required.

    3. To evaluate a candidate’s character, the faculty council uses two forms of input: first, school disciplinary records are reviewed; second, members of the faculty are solicited for input regarding their professional comments on a candidate’s service activities, character, and leadership. These forms and the Student Activity Information Forms are carefully reviewed by the Faculty Council to determine membership. A majority vote of the council is necessary for selection. Candidates are notified regarding selection or non-selection according to a predetermined schedule.

    4. Following notification, a formal induction ceremony is held at the school to recognize all the newly selected members. Once inducted, new members are required to maintain the same level of performance (or better) in all four criteria that led to their selection. This obligation includes regular attendance at chapter meetings held during the school year, and participation in the chapter service projects.

The purpose of the WCHS Creative Arts Society is to foster an appreciation of the visual arts. Individuals that take part in the Creative Arts Society will be involved in the process of learning about and teaching of the visual arts. The intent of the Society is to work as envoys for the department and school to reach out into the community and student body and invoke creative awareness. The Creative Arts Society will work to earn money to take a trip to a cultural and artistic center in the region. The purpose of this trip is to help members better understand the diverse cultural, ethnic and artistic expression practiced by societies throughout the history of mankind.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for Creative Arts Society

1. All members must be enrolled in Art I, Art II, Art III or Art IV.
2. All members must be passing the art class that they are in to remain in the Art Society
3. All members must be enrolled in the Society by September 1.
4. Membership dues of $10.00 must be paid by the end of September to remain in the organization.

POINTS

Points will be awarded for attendance of meetings, working at games, contributing to activities and holding office. A member must accumulate 100 points to earn a place on the annual trip.

1. Holding office: 10 points

2. Attendance at meetings: 5 points

3. Working at games: 1 point per face painted or sale made. Points awarded by keeping track of tickets given to the member at time of sale.

4. Contributing to activities: 20 points for staying for the entire activity. Five (5) points for set up and five (5) points for takedown of booth.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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The election of Creative Arts Society officers will be elected by secret ballot.  Criteria for nomination of officers:

President:

• Must be at least a junior and have had two years in art class.
• Must have been in Creative Arts Society at least one year.

Vice-President:

• Must be at least a sophomore and have had one year in art class.
• Must have been in Creative Arts Society at least one year.

Secretary/Treasurer:

• Must be at least a sophomore and have had one year in art class.
• Must have been in Creative Arts Society at least one year.

Selection to this award will be determined first by the Art Teacher to select those students who are eligible for further consideration, then by a select group of WCHS staff (whom will remain anonymous).

ORDER OF PREFERENCE IN CASE OF CONFLICTS

In the event of conflicts concerning activities, the following items will be used to determine which events have priority and which event the participants will take part in:

1. State Championship has priority over all events
2. Regional or sub-state events have priority over league and other regular events
3. Music contest will be treated the same as qualifying rounds (regionals and sub-state); if a students decides to participate, they will be expected to compete as long as they continue to advance
4. League events have priority over other regular non-league events
5. Non-league events will be decided between the sponsors; if agreement cannot be reached, the athletic director or principal will toss a coin to determine which event the participant will go to
6. Scheduled events have priority over practice time
7. If the conflict cannot be solved, the participant will not attend either contest

 

1. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and educational research, and consistent with the purposes of USD #467

2. Use of the network to access obscene or pornographic material is prohibited

3. Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive, objectionable, or illegal to recipients is prohibited.

4. Any use of the network for commercial or for-profit purposes is prohibited.

5. Any use of the network to facilitate illegal activity is prohibited.

6. Use of the network for non-school communication is prohibited.

7. Any use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited.

8. Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for authorized purposes.

9. Users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.

10. Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software components or computing system is prohibited; hardware shall not be destroyed, modified or abused in any way.

11. No use of the network shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by others; hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and other anti-social behaviors are prohibited.

12. Subscriptions to listservs must be pre-approved by the district Internet Coordinator.

From time to time, USD #467 will make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are consistent with the Acceptable Use Policy. USD #467 reserves the right to monitor and log Internet, e-mail, and computer usage; including the right to access, retrieve, read, and disclose communications. USD #467 reserves the right to remove a user account on the network. Students and employees have no expectations to privacy when using district computers.

I understand that every reasonable effort will be made to respect user privacy although at the same time, users should recognize that there is no privacy as to any item created or searched. With that in mind, users are advised not to expect privacy in anything they create, send, or receive on the computer. I have read the USD #467 Acceptable Use Policy and will abide by the stated Acceptable Use Policy guidelines. I understand that a violation of these guidelines may result in loss of access privileges or other disciplinary action. I understand that this agreement is in effect for the duration of the student’s high school career, but may be revoked at any time with a written request to the WICHITA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL office by a parent.

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