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STUDENT HANDBOOK ADDENDUM
2017-2018
HOME OF THE RAIDERS“IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE, AND A GREAT DAY TO BE A RAIDER!”
WYLIE EAST HIGH SCHOOL3000 WYLIE EAST DRIVE
WYLIE, TEXAS 75098(972) 429-3150
Table of Contents
WELCOME LETTER 3
SCHOOL VISION, MISSION & DIVISION OF STUDENTS FOR ADMIN & COUNSELORS 4
SCHOOL ALMA MATER, FIGHT SONG, COLORS & MASCOT 5
BELL SCHEDULES (2017-2018) 6
SCHOOL SPONSORED CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 8
OFFICES & INFORMATION 9
ACADEMICS: Classifications, Grading Guidelines & Practices 11
Gradebook, Homework, Late Work, Make-Up Work, Retesting 12
Assessment Plan, Ethics & Plagiarism 13
Schedule Changes (Pre-AP/AP, Teacher Change Requests) 15
Report Cards, Honor Roll, Tutorials, Awards 17
ATTENDANCE: Arrival & Dismissal, Leaving Campus 18
Excused Absences, 90% Attendance 19
PARKING: Procedures, Consequences, Traffic Regulations, Off-Campus Lunch 21
GENERAL INFORMATION: Communication, Clubs & Organizations 25
Textbooks, Searches, Dogs 28
Prom, Fundraising 30
Dress Code 33
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN: Descriptions of Disciplinary Settings 34
UIL ELIGIBILITY CALENDAR & GRADE SCHEDULE CALENDAR 41
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WELCOME LETTER
Howdy Raiders,
We are happy to welcome you to the 2017-2018 school year! We are excited to have you as students and about the possibilities that 2017-2018 will provide. We know that your success will be dependent on the relationships that are developed between you and your teachers. We are here to serve you and prepare you for success in high school and for your life after high school.
The Class of 2018 will be taking over leadership in many of the organizations and clubs on campus. We look forward to you stepping up and assume the duties that the Class of 2017 held last year. I know that you will provide the leadership and direction to ensure that all underclassmen can learn from your example.
Hello Class of 2021! A loud and proud Raider howdy and welcome aboard. I hope each member of the Class of 2021 has a great vision for your future. Set personal goals for your high school years and work to achieve them. You are now starting a new chapter in your life, as you enter high school. I hope that you will dedicate yourself to doing your absolute best in the classrooms, halls, and extracurricular activities. Get involved at WEHS! Become a member of a group or club. Volunteer and give your time to help our community. Set goals to achieve, aim high, and become great!
We have put together this supplement to the WISD High School Handbook to help better prepare you to make good decisions. These few pages contain some valuable information that will assist you in being successful at Wylie East.
May God bless you and remember it is a great day to be alive and a great day to be a Raider!
Mike Williams
Principal, Wylie East High School
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SCHOOL VISION AND MISSION
Our Vision, as members of the Raider Nation, we will strive to:
1. Encourage life-long learning in all students2. Prepare all students for college and career readiness3. Show compassion through selflessness and empathy4. Inspire and model servant leadership to support the community and meet
real world challenges as they arise. In achieving this vision, all members of the Raider Nation will become informed and concerned citizens.
Our Mission at Wylie East High School is to create a community of empowered leaders in an atmosphere where every student will be inspired and challenged to learn, grown, and accomplish academic, social, and professional goals.
Principal: Mike WilliamsAssociate Principal: Janet WyattLead Counselor: Amy Andrews
DIVISION OF STUDENTS FOR ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS Alpha Administrator Alpha Counselor A – Fe LeeAnn Stephenson A – C Mandy Coers Fi – Martin Janet Wyatt D – He Natalie Nuss Martinez – Re Cody Plake Hi – Martin Amy Andrews Ri - Z Angela Arp Martinez – Sc Renea Strickland Se – Z Kim Combest
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ALMA MATER
“We Raiders stand strong forBlue and White,
These colors wave freely as asymbol of our pride.
EAST be our treasure,Never surrender,And with the sun,
We rise.
With majesty and sheer grandeur,Long live Blue, White, and
Wylie East Pride.”
Lyrics by: Justin WagenhauserWEHS Class of 2012
FIGHT SONG FIGHT RAIDERS FIGHT:
Fight Raiders FightFight Raiders Fight
Fight for the school we love so dearlyWe’ll hit’em high and we’ll hit’em low
We’ll push that ball across the goalEAST FIGHT!
We’ll praise your name we’ll boost you to fameFight for the blue and the white
We will hit’emWe will wreck’em
Hit’em wreck’em Wylie EastVictory bells will ring out!
COLORSBlue, White & Gray
MASCOTRaiders
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WEHS Bell Schedule (2017-2018)
Regular ScheduleStudents Enter Building 8:15 AM
Tutorials 8:15 - 9:00 45 minutes1st Period 9:00 - 9:49 49 Minutes2nd Period 9:54 - 10:43 49 Minutes3rd Period 10:48 - 11:36 48 Minutes4th Period 11:41 - 12:30 49 Minutes
Power Hour 12:30 - 1:30 60 Minutes5th Period (Homeroom) 1:35 - 2:32 57 Minutes
6th Period 2:37 - 3:26 49 Minutes7th Period 3:31 - 4:20 49 Minutes
Students Must Exit Building 4:25 PM
Activity ScheduleStudents Enter Building 8:15 AM
Tutorials 8:15 - 9:00 45 minutes1st Period 9:00-9:45 45 minutes2nd Period 9:50-10:35 45 minutes3rd Period 10:40-11:25 45 minutes4th Period 11:30-12:15 45 minutes
Power Hour 12:15-1:15 60 minutes5th Period (Homeroom) 1:20-2:08 48 minutes
6th Period 2:13-2:58 45 minutes7th Period 3:03-3:48 45 minutes
Students Must Exit Building 4:25 PM
Early Release ScheduleStudents Enter Building 8:15 AM
Tutorials 8:15 - 9:00 45 Minutes1st Period 9:00-9:33 33 Minutes2nd Period 9:38-10:11 33 Minutes3rd Period 10:16-10:49 33 Minutes4th Period 10:54-11:27 33 Minutes
5th Period (Homeroom) 11:32-12:05 33 MinutesPower Hour 12:05-1:05 60 Minutes6th Period 1:10-1:43 33 Minutes7th Period 1:48-2:25 37 Minutes
Students Must Exit Building 2:30 PM
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2017-2018 WEHS Bell Schedule (cont.)
11 AM Late Arrival Schedule
Students Enter Building 10:15 AMTutorials 8:15 – 9:00 45 minutes
1st Period 11:00-11:35 35 Minutes2nd Period 11:40-12:05 35 Minutes3rd Period 12:10-12:45 35 Minutes
Power Hour 12:45-1:45 60 Minutes4th Period 1:50 -2:25 35 Minutes
5th Period (Homeroom) 2:30-3:05 35 Minutes6th Period 3:10-3:45 35 Minutes7th Period 3:50-4:20 30 Minutes
Students Must Exit Building 4:25 PM
(5th period is longer in order to accommodate the pledges, moments of silence, announcements, and organization meetings.)
*Wyle East High School has an open campus lunch policy for juniors and seniors with parent permission. Freshmen and sophomore students may NOT leave campus for lunch. A parent may come to the school and sign their student out to eat lunch with them. A student may be marked tardy or absent if they do not return from lunch as the bell schedule indicates.
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SCHOOL SPONSORED CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Ag/FFAAir Force JROTCArtBandBlue-I NewsBook ClubBusiness Professionals of America (BPA)CheerleadingChess ClubChoirCollege ClubDiversity ClubDrill TeamFashion ClubFantasy SportsFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Fishing ClubFriends of Rachel (FOR)French Club (Le Cercle Francais)Future Health Professionals (HOSA)Gaming ClubInteract ClubInternational Thespian Society (ITS)
Leo Club Math Club National Dance Honor SocietyNational Honor Society (NHS)Newspaper – Blue PrintQuill & ScrollPALSRaiders in ServiceRobotics ClubRock ClubSapphiresScience ClubSisters in SongSolar Car TeamSpanish Honor SocietySpirit ShopSports MedicineStudent CouncilSkills USATexas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)Writing ClubYearbook
UIL Academics
UIL Accounting, Computer Application & FilmUIL Number Sense, Calculator & Math
UIL Athletics
BaseballBasketball
SoccerSoftball
Cross Country TennisFootball TrackGolf VolleyballPowerlifting (Girls) Wrestling
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Offices & Information
TITLE NAME INFO EMAILAdministrators:Principal Mike Williams [email protected] Principal Janet Wyatt Fi-Martin [email protected] Principal LeeAnn Stephenson A-Fe leeann.pittmanstephenson@
wylieisd.netAssistant Principal Cody Plake Martinez-Re [email protected] Principal Angela Arp Ri-Z [email protected]:Lead Counselor Amy Andrews Hi-Martin [email protected]
Counselor Mandy Coers A-C [email protected] Natalie Nuss D-He [email protected] Renea Strickland Martinez-Sc renea.strickland
@wylieisd.net
Counselor Kim Combest Se-Z [email protected]:Principal Secretary Stacy Bates Office 312 [email protected] Secretary Marcie Pickard Office 805 marcie.pickard
@wylieisd.netAP Secretary Cindy Young Office 108 [email protected]’s Secretary Carla Ragsdale Office 319 carla.ragsdale.wylieisd.netFine Arts Secretary Wendy Norman Office 503 wendy.norman
@wylieisd.netAthletics Secretary Vicki Harris Field House [email protected]:Campus Receptionist Tracey Archibald Front Office Tracey.archibald
@wylieisd.net
Campus Receptionist Crystal Foreman Front Office Crystal.foreman @wylieisd.net
Attendance:Attendance Clerk Andrea Ellena Office 305 [email protected] Clerk Ida Martinez Office 305 [email protected]
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Offices & Information (cont.)
Registrar:Registrar Gayle Armstrong Office 319 gayle.armstrong
@wylieisd.net
School Resource Officer:SRO Jeremy Stone Office 108 [email protected]:Security Guard Earnest Nelson Office 902 [email protected]
Clinic:
Nurse Jenny Knowles-Causey Office 307
Clinic Aide Stephania Blank Office [email protected]
Library:
Librarian Vicki Townsend Office [email protected]
Library Specialist Tammy Ritter Office 302D [email protected]:Athletic Coordinator Joe Lepsis Field House [email protected]:Cafeteria Manager Betty Gundy Office 330A [email protected]
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ACADEMICS
Grade Level Classification (9-12 Only) After the ninth grade, students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.
Credits Earned Classification 6 Grade 10 (Sophomore) 13 Grade 11 (Junior) 20 Grade 12 (Senior)
Secondary Grading Guidelines (7th – 12th)
In WISD, grades assess student learning and mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. These grades reflect student mastery of grade level content at an independent level through a combination of daily assignments and classroom activities as well as major grades. Grades are intended to communicate academic progress to parents and timely feedback to students. It is the goal of WISD to prepare students for a successful life beyond high school by providing instruction that promotes college and career readiness.
WISD board policy governing grades can be found at: http://pol.tasb.org/home/index/316
Texas Education Code governing grades can be found at: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Index.aspx
GRADING PRACTICESDistrict Grade Expectations :
Wylie ISD does not support students receiving a nine week grading period average of 69. o Per Texas Education Code, Section 28.0214: An examination or course grade
issued by a classroom teacher is final and may not be changed unless the grade is arbitrary, erroneous, or not consistent with the school district grading policy applicable to the grade.
Grades will be entered in to Skyward weekly so that parents and students have a clear understanding of their progress throughout a nine week grading period.
Courses taken for high school credit at the junior high level will follow all high school grading procedures and guidelines.
Minimum number of grades: Students will receive a minimum of 9 minor grades and 3 major grades during each nine
week grading period.
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o Individual grades may only be entered once. For example, a major project may not count as 3 major grades unless each grade is specific to an identified piece of the project.
Grades are expected to measure progress and mastery across an entire nine week grading period. Thus, the general guideline is that students receive a minimum of one minor grade each week and one major grade each three weeks. Principals have the discretion to work with teachers on a case-by-case basis to modify this guideline.
Major grades will count 60% of a student’s nine week grading period average. Minor grades will count as 40%.
GradebookGrades will be entered into Skyward weekly. Major grades will count 60% of a student’s average. Minor grades will count 40% of a student’s average. At the end of the first three weeks of a grading period, parents will be notified if their child’s performance is near or below 70, or is below the expected level of performance. Teachers follow grading guidelines that are designed to reflect each student’s academic achievement for the grading period, semester, or course.
HomeworkHomework is any teacher assigned task intended for students to perform outside of school hours with the purpose being practice to ensure reinforcement of already learned objectives. Independent reading time could be factored in homework time allotted as appropriate to student age and course content.
Late Work ProceduresAt grades 9 – 12, late work will be accepted up to 1 day after the due date for a maximum grade of 70 out of 100. Work turned in later than 1 day after the due date will be recorded in the gradebook as a zero.
Make-up WorkFor every school day absent, the student has one school day for completion of missed assignments. Administrators have the discretion to modify this guideline in situations where students are absent due to an extended illness or extenuating circumstance.
Students must collect make-up assignments for all the classes missed on the day they return to school. If a student was aware of an assignment deadline before the absence occurred, the assignment or exam is due the day the student returns to school.
Procedures for Reteach/RetestUpon successful completion of a reasonable intervention measure, as prescribed by the teacher, a student will be given an opportunity to re-do an assignment or re-take a test for which he/she receives a failing grade (below 70). The timeframe for completion of the assignment re-do or test re-take shall be the latter of, three days from the student being informed of the failing grade or three days from the posting of the grade in the on-line grading system. However, at the end of a
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3-week, 6-week, or 9-week grading period students must complete any re-do/re-take work by the Wednesday following the end of the grading period. This opportunity shall exist for any item included in a student’s nine-week average (major or minor). The maximum grade a student may be awarded on an assignment re-do or test re-take is 70. Failure to complete the prescribed intervention measure and/or meet the timeline established by the teacher will result in the student receiving the original grade awarded. This applies to all classes and all assignments, tests, papers, labs, projects, etc.
Semester ExamsSemester exams will not be administered.
ACADEMIC ETHICS & PLAGIARISM POLICYWylie East High School expects its students to maintain the highest degree of academic ethics. This means putting the utmost effort into all class work and assignments and avoiding the ethical pitfalls of plagiarism and cheating. Plagiarism demonstrates a lack of integrity and character that is inconsistent with the goals and values of Wylie East High School. Excellent written expression
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of well-formulated ideas is a fundamental skill for academic and career success. Plagiarism interferes with the assessment and feedback process that is necessary in order to promote academic growth. Plagiarism defrauds the instructor with a false view of a student’s strengths and weaknesses. It may prevent further instruction in areas of weakness and delay the student in reaching his or her potential.
Academic DishonestyOnce a determination has been made that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty, the student shall be subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests and disciplinary penalties and/or counseling in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an examination. Students must adhere to all teacher instructions prior to taking a test. Deviations from these instructions may result in a determination of academic dishonesty.
The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or another supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation or information from students.
Violation Number Consequences
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i. Teacher makes determination of academic dishonesty. ii. Student and parent(s) are notified by the teacher of the determination of
academic dishonesty. iii. Student is assigned a zero and is allowed to retake the assignment for a grade
up to 70.iv. The teacher documents the violation in Skyward and notifies assistant
principal.
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i. Teacher makes determination of academic dishonesty. ii. Student and parent(s) are notified by the teacher of the determination of
academic dishonesty, and a parent conference is scheduled by the classroom teacher.
iii. Student is assigned a zero and is allowed to retake the assignment for a grade up to 70. Student is also assigned a 1-day ISS placement (or other disciplinary consequences may also be assigned). Violation is documented in Skyward.
Further Violations
Subsequent offenses will result in graduated disciplinary assignments in accordance with the campus disciplinary plan.
* Any instance of academic dishonesty may result in expulsion of academic clubs, such as, but not limited to National Honor Society.
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Schedule Changes The following criteria will be used to allow for schedule changes:
A change is needed because the student fails a required course, making necessary a schedule adjustment.
A change is needed because the student earns credits during summer school, necessitating a change.
A change is needed which enables a senior to graduate in his/her senior year as opposed to not graduating.
A change is needed as a result of a student being elected to or administratively assigned to an activity within the school.
A change is needed as a result of a student having a schedule which is not educationally feasible, e.g., prerequisite not met, etc.
A change is needed which, in the judgment of the principal, is in the best interest of the student and/or the teacher.
Students who meet the criteria for a schedule change must do so within the first five days of the semester for which the change is being made. Because the Texas Education Agency requires students to be in attendance in a class a certain number of days in order to receive credit for a course (90% of each semester), there can be no student-initiated changes after this five-day period.
In order to request a change in schedule, the student should fill out a “Schedule Change Request Form” and return it to the Counseling Office. After the student turns in the request form, his/her counselor will review the request and determine if it is possible to change the schedule. Until the counselor officially changes the schedule and the student has been notified, the student is required to go to the classes appearing on the original schedule.
Students are not allowed to stay in the Student Service Office or in the hallways awaiting a change. All students should go to the classes printed on their schedules until they have been notified of the official change. The student may check with his/her counselor or the Counseling secretary the day following the request if he or she has not heard anything.
It is important for students to register for the correct courses in the spring of each year for the following year because teachers are then hired based on the number of students who sign up for a particular course. In order to best serve all students, some schedules may need to be changed to lower class size after each semester begins. Every effort will be made to allow your child to keep the same teachers.
Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced Placement Schedule Changes:Through the first three weeks of school students may drop or add a Pre-AP or AP class with teacher and parent acknowledgement. Students are not able to add or drop a Pre-AP or AP class after the first three weeks except with approval from the AP Steering Committee. For more
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information about requesting an appointment with the AP Steering Committee, please review the steps below and then contact your student’s counselor. Pre-AP and AP courses may be not dropped after the first nine weeks ends. These classes must be started at the beginning of the school year and may not be entered second semester.
I. All drops must be approved by the AP Steering Committee using the following criteria after the first 3-weeks of the school year:
1. The counselor will conference with the student and give the change of schedule form.
2. Student will discuss his/her concerns with the teacher in a conference setting.3. Parents will conference with the teacher regarding the request.4. The committee will confer and develop an intervention plan. The committee will
consist of a counselor, an administrator, and the teacher.5. There will be a 3-week review period during which a committee will monitor the
student’s progress and the intervention plan.6. During the review period, after the request and conferences, the student is
expected to implement whatever solutions are recommended; for example, completion of all assignments and attendance of tutoring sessions.
7. Students MUST follow recommended solutions for there to be any further consideration for a schedule change.
8. If a change is granted, the student will be assigned to another class based on the enrollment and the fewest scheduling conflicts.
9. When appropriate, all grades will follow the student into the new class.
Request for Teacher Change:All requests must be addressed to the student’s counselor and the following procedures shall be followed before any teacher change is considered:
I. Requests for teacher changes will not be addressed until after the first 2 weeks of the semester. 1. The parent must request the teacher change in writing to the counselor and must state,
in detail, the reason for the change. 2. The counselor will conference with the student and give the student a teacher request
change form. 3. Parents & student will discuss his/her concern(s) with the teacher in a conference
setting regarding the request. 4. Teacher will return the completed form to the counselor. 5. There will be a 2-3 week review period during which a committee will monitor the
student’s progress and make a decision. The committee will consist of a counselor, an administrator, and the teacher.
6. The committee will confer and make a recommendation if a change should be made. 7. The teacher change will be made only if the committee members believe that the
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8. During the review period, after the request and conferences, the student is expected to implement whatever solutions are recommended; for example, completion of all assignments, attendance of tutoring sessions, etc.
9. Students must follow recommended solutions for there to be any further consideration for a teacher change.
10. If a change is granted, the student will be assigned to another class based on the enrollment and the fewest scheduling conflicts.
The Counselors will honor any request or change for an academic class or class needed for graduation; however, in most instances electives cannot be changed.
Report CardsReport cards with each student’s grades or performance and absences in each class or subject are issued at least once every 9 weeks via Skyward.
Honor Roll One of the most important objectives of high school is the development of scholarship. In order to encourage students to put forth their best efforts, an “A” honor roll has been developed to recognize academic excellence. To qualify for the “A” honor roll, a student will have no grade lower than a 90 in each subject during the nine-week period.
Tutorials (Mandatory) Teachers may assign mandatory tutorials before school, after school or during lunch. Teachers may also assign detentions during these times. If a student receives a mandatory tutorial or detention, they are expected to attend. Disciplinary action by a teacher and/or administrator may result if a student fails to attend a mandatory tutorial. Students that fail to attend mandatory tutorials may be considered truant and have charges filed with the court.
Tutorials (Voluntary) As required by House Bill 72, Wylie East High School will offer tutorials for students needing help in their academic classes. Tutorial schedules will be posted on the Wylie East website.
Academic Achievement Awards GuidelinesDuring the Fall of each year, Wylie East High School will host the Academic Awards Ceremonyto honor sophomore, junior, and senior students who have achieved academically in the previous year. Students recognized must earn a final grade average of 90 or above (85 in Pre-AP or AP courses) in each approved core subject taken in the previous school year. The core subjects considered for this award are English, Math, Science, Social Studies and languages other than English. Only those grades earned through enrollment in Wylie East High School courses will count toward the academic achievement award. Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, students may also earn a service award by completing a designated number of hours of community service. Amendments or additions to the rules may be made as needed by the Academic Award Committee.
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ATTENDANCE
Arrival & Dismissal ProceduresWhen students first arrive on the school campus, they are considered to be in attendance for the day and may not leave the campus without authorization. No student may leave the campus without signing out and receiving a permit from the attendance office. Seniors and Juniors who have earned the privilege of leaving campus during their lunch period are an exception to the closed campus guidelines. All Seniors and Juniors which earn off campus lunch must complete the off campus approval form and have it signed by parents. Off Campus Lunch is a privilege that can be removed for poor grades, attendance issues, behavior, or for missed mandatory tutorials assigned during lunch. Seniors and Juniors may not take freshmen or sophomores off campus for lunch or bring food back for other students. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the privilege being removed.
School officials have supervisory authority of all students while on school property (including school transportation). To ensure the safety of all students, it is necessary they remain on campus all day, with the exception of certain circumstances that are listed below. Should an emergency arise requiring the student to leave the campus, he/she must have a pass from an authorized administrator or the Attendance Office.
1. In the event that a parent needs to take his/her child off-campus, the parent needs to sign the student out through the front office.
2. Students leaving school during school hours must have a written excuse from their parents. The students must obtain permission to leave from the front office and a record of their leaving must be recorded in that office.
3. Students who leave campus without school permission may face disciplinary action and possible suspension of parking privileges for a specified time.
4. All visitors are required to report to the main office and obtain a visitor’s pass. No one without authorized business will be allowed to remain in the building or on the school campus.
Permission to Leave Campus Students planning to leave campus during the school day (medical appointments, court dates, etc.) must obtain an early dismissal slip from the front office before first period begins. The school nurse will clear students who are injured or who become ill during the day for early dismissal. Leaving for any other reason requires the permission of the campus administration. Students who leave for any reason without the proper authorization and without signing out in the attendance office will be considered truant.
Wylie Independent School District Attendance Notice and Warning The State of Texas has in place a Compulsory Attendance Law for school age children. In addition, for a student to receive credit for a class, the student must be in attendance for at least
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90 percent of the school days the class is offered. Under certain circumstances a student may regain credit by making an appeal to the Campus Attendance Committee. TEC 25.092
In compliance with Texas Education Code 25.095 this is to notify you, the parent, that if the student is absent from school on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year or on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period:
1) The student’s parent is subject to prosecution under Section 25.093; and 2) The student is subject to prosecution under Section 25.094 or to referral to a juvenile
court in a county with a population of less than 100,000 for conduct that violates that section.
If you have questions or concerns about your student’s attendance, please contact the Wylie East High School Attendance Office.
Attendance Information:Letters will be mailed home according to student’s attendance following the Texas Compulsory School Attendance Law and Wylie ISD Attendance Policy. The letters are computer generated from the posted attendance in Skyward. The letter is meant to keep you informed of your student’s attendance. If your child does fall below the 90% Attendance Rule or the Compulsory Attendance Law you will be notified by letter. Parents may also be contacted to discuss absences if they become persistent. Students should provide a note to the Attendance Office after each absence. You may also enter a note through the Skyward Family Access Center. We appreciate the phone calls letting us know your student will be absent, however we must have a submitted note to excuse the absence. Notes should be submitted within 3 days after the absence for it to be excused.
Attendance – Excused AbsencesExemptions to Compulsory Attendance: (Excused Absences with proper documentation)
Religious holy days Required court appearances Citizenship Medical Funeral Students in the conservatorship (custody) of the state
Excused Absences with Parent Note: DMV for license/permit Illness less than 5 days
90% Attendance/Absence FailureIn accordance with WISD policy and under Texas Education Code 25.092, a student must attend
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at least 90 percent of the days a course is offered in order to receive credit in the course. Students who are in violation of the attendance code and who fail to make up the required time to be in compliance with the law will be denied credit for the course for that semester. ALL non-school related absences are counted toward the 90% requirement and both excused and unexcused absences are taken into account.
If your student is in violation of the attendance code, they will meet with their Assistant Principal who will notify them of their excessive absences and the requirement to make up these hours by the assigned date. A student in violation will be provided with a WEHS 90% Attendance Compliance Contract & Log which lists how many hours they are required to make up. The attendance compliance contract needs to be returned to the Attendance Office with all make up hours completed by the assigned due date.
All hours must be earned during non-school hours and must consist of one or all of the following:
Morning, evening or Power Hour tutorials Attendance in Lunch Detention or Thursday Night School at Wylie East High School
You must request the teacher conducting the tutorial or detention to sign your Credit Recovery Log Sheet and turn the log in to your Assistant Principal by 4:20 p.m. on the assigned due date. If you fail to meet this deadline, you will not be granted credit for the hours you have recovered by Wylie East High School.
The detailed parameters for the credit recovery opportunities are outlined below:
Morning, Power Hour or Evening Tutorials with a WEHS teacher Power Hour detention attendance is based on space allowable only.
Wylie East High School Thursday Night School: Detention hours are 4:30-6:30 every Thursday in the Media Center (Library). Tutorials for multiple courses are offered during this time. You are responsible for
researching available classes and attending the appropriate course. You must actively participate in the detention or tutorial session and not be a
distraction to the learning environment to be awarded credit for attendance.
It is the teacher’s discretion as to whether you meet the requirements for detention or tutorials before signing your Credit Recovery Log.
Attendance Review CommitteeThe Attendance Review Committee is responsible for reviewing a student’s absences when the student’s attendance drops below 90 percent, or in some cases 75 percent, of the days the class is offered. Under guidelines adopted by the board, the Attendance Committee will determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for a student’s excessive absences. They will also
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determine how many hours a student will be required to complete to regain credit lost due to attendance absence failure.
You may request a 2017-2018 Attendance Absence Failure Appeal Form if you feel there are extenuating circumstances that have caused your student to be out of compliance with 90% Attendance. All appeals must be submitted by the assigned date to be considered. Absence Failure Appeal meetings will be conducted each semester based on 90% Attendance.
For questions about the WISD Attendance policy, you may access the following link:http://www.wylieisd.net/cms/lib09/TX01918453/Centricity/domain/37/files/Student%20Handbook.pdf
TruancyReferral to court for Failure to Attend School:If a student fails to attend school without excuse on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period, the school district shall file a complaint against the student or student's parent or both for failure to attend school. The school district is required to file on the student or parent or both within 10 days of the student's 10th absence.
Tardy PolicyStudents will not be admitted into class without a tardy slip if they arrive after the bell has rung. If a student does not have a tardy slip when they attempt to enter class late, they are required to report to the Attendance Office where one will be printed for them. Assigned staff will be available in each tower to direct students who are tardy.
Tardies and partial day absences may be due to late arrival to school or early departure from school/class. If a student is 10 or more minutes late to class, that will be counted as an absence. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. If the problem continues and the number of partial day absences is a violation of the compulsory attendance law, the campus may file a truancy referral on the 12th tardy.It is a violation of compulsory attendance when a child has unexcused voluntary absences on:
10 or more days and/or parts of days within a 6-month period or 3 or more days and/or parts of days within a 4-week period
PARKING
Parking ProceduresParking a car at Wylie East High School is a privilege that our school extends to each student. This privilege may be denied if the student does not adhere to all parking and driving guidelines. Each individual who drives a vehicle (car, motorcycle, etc.) to school must register the vehicle and purchase a parking permit each school year.
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Drivers are required to register vehicles through the Student Services Office (Office 108) and obtain a parking sticker. Stickers are to be displayed while the registered vehicle is parked at Wylie East High School. Stickers are to be displayed on the driver’s side front window.
Registration and stickers are $40 and are the responsibility of the driver. Senior Reserved spaces are $75.
In the event of loss, damage or theft, drivers are required to pay $5.00 to obtain another sticker. Drivers are required to notify the office in the event a sticker is lost or stolen.
Vehicle registration stickers are the property of Wylie East High School. Stickers may not be traded, loaned, given away, borrowed or sold. The sticker is intended for the sole use of the student registering the car. If the driver withdraws from school or the sticker is no longer needed it must be returned to the Student Services Office.
Students are not permitted to park on campus without a sticker. Contact Office 108 if you need a temporary sticker while driving an alternate car without a sticker.
Parking lot attendants will issue “warning stickers” to drivers in violation of the parking guidelines.
Students are responsible for any damages caused to school property or other vehicles.
Students who violate the WEHS parking policy will face disciplinary consequences detailed below, regardless of the circumstance under which the policy was violated.
Parking:
Violation Number Consequence
1 Warning posted on vehicle
2 Warning posted on vehicle
3 2-hour TNS Detention & loss of parking privileges for 2 weeks
4 ISS & loss of parking privileges for the remainder of the semester
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Car will be booted for failure to purchase and apply an approved WEHS parking sticker or due to a violation of the WEHS parking procedures.
* A $20 administration fee will be assessed for a boot to be removed from a vehicle parked on the WEHS campus illegally.
5+ Additional discipline measures, including, but not limited to ISS/OSS and/or referral to DAEP.
Campus Traffic RegulationsStudent parking is located in the Auditorium parking lot, the lot behind the Gym, and the lot outside of the 400-Hall ONLY. Students are NOT allowed to park in Staff/Visitor parking areas,
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which are in the Front parking lot, the Cafeteria lot, the Field House area or the ROTC lot at the South end of the building or any space labeled as Staff or Visitor. Painted parking spaces are reserved for seniors who have paid a fee for a reserved space. You may NOT park in a painted space if you did not purchase a reserved space.
Students MUST get a temporary parking permit from Office 108 if they have to drive a vehicle other than the one registered. Speeding is the most dangerous driving habit that can be exhibited. The speed limit on campus is 10 miles per hour and is strictly enforced. Digging out, peeling out, burning off, spinning tires or any similar activity will be considered as speeding and/or reckless behavior and consequences may be assigned.
Vehicles must be parked between the white lines separating each space and may only take up one parking space. Absolutely NO parking in fire lanes will be permitted. Traffic signs must be observed at all times including all directional signs, such as one-way turn, speed limit, stop signs, etc. Students are expected to practice safe and courteous driving habits and to conduct themselves properly while in their vehicle. Vehicles are to be parked and exited immediately upon being driven onto school property. No cruising the parking lot or loitering in or around vehicles.
Students are to operate the vehicle registered to them ONLY. Vehicles are private property and students should not sit on, touch or enter another student’s vehicle without the owner being present. All vehicles must remain locked while unattended. The school is not responsible for any damage or theft to/of vehicles. Students purchasing a parking space are responsible for having their parking sticker affixed to the inside of their front windshield, in the bottom corner, in close proximity to the vehicle’s registration sticker. Vehicles not displaying a valid parking sticker will receive a warning/citation.
State law prohibits the possession of weapons, alcohol, tobacco or drugs in any form (opened or unopened) on a school campus. Vehicles parked on school property are under the jurisdiction of the school. The school reserves the right to search any vehicle if reasonable suspicion exists to do so. WEHS schedules periodic drug-dog searches of the campus, which includes all parking lots.
Violations to WEHS parking and traffic regulations may result in loss/suspension of driving or privileges for a specified amount of time and/or be towed from the property at the owner’s expense.
Student Parking Consent to Random Drug TestingStudents who participate in effected extracurricular activities, including prom, and/or receives a parking permit allowing him/her to park his/her vehicle on District property during the school day, understand that they are subject to random drug testing and might be required to provide a urine sample for drug analysis. Students and parents consent to such testing as part of the District’s drug testing policy and parking requirements.
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Junior and Senior Off-Campus Lunch:The privilege of leaving campus for lunch is reserved for students who are classified as juniors or seniors and meet the following criteria:
1. Parent Permission Form on file.2. Passing all classes at the end of reporting periods per UIL standards.3. Possession of current school year identification badge.4. Have no more than 2 unexcused absences per 3 week grading period.5. Have no In-School or Out of School Suspensions per 3 week grading period.6. Have no more than 5 tardies in a 3 week grading period.
Students transporting other students without appropriate permission, bringing outside food on campus or violating any other school policies and/or procedures may result in removal of off- campus lunch and/or driving privileges as determined by administrator discretion. While off- campus, students are not under the supervision of Wylie ISD personnel; however, students are expected to behave appropriately.
Senior Reserved Parking SpacesSenior parking space rental has become a Wylie East tradition. In order for it to continue, it is imperative that each renter adhere to the guidelines and rules set forth. Senior reserved parking spaces are $75 per space, which includes the $40 parking fee for the year. Payment is expected at the time of rental and contract signing. There are 70 spaces in the gym parking lot and 47 spaces in the auditorium parking lot available for rent, on a first-come-first serve basis. Sales begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday July 25th in Office 108. Spaces will not be sold prior to this date/time, during class time, or any other circumstance for fairness and consistency.
It is the student’s responsibility to come up with an appropriate design for their parking space. Students will be subject to discipline, as well as, responsible for re-painting the space for any inappropriate wording or designs. Please have all designs approved by Ms. Stephenson in Office 108 prior to beginning to paint. Senior drivers who purchase a reserved senior space, MUST paint/decorate the spot, and cannot park in any other parking areas during school hours.
It is the student’s responsibility to provide all the necessary painting supplies to decorate their space. All paint products must be exterior, water-based supplies. YOU MUST clean and prime your space before painting your design. Students may begin painting their space beginning Monday July 31st. We cannot guarantee that your space will be empty when you arrive to paint. We suggest coming the night before you plan to paint and block off your space with cones, cinder blocks, barricades, etc. You will also want to do this after painting to prevent someone from driving/parking on your wet paint.
Each senior’s parking space will be protected ONLY if the student reports a violation on their space (i.e. someone parks in your spot). Therefore, if someone else is parked in your spot, it is
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YOUR responsibility to report the violation. You must bring a description of the vehicle parked in your space, the student parking sticker number (if there is one) and the license plate number to Office 108 to report.
These parking spaces are the property of Wylie East High School and are on loan to the student renting the space for the duration of the 2017-2018 school year, Monday through Friday, during school hours only. If parking spaces become unsightly, due to oil markings, faded paint, etc., the student will be notified with a duration of time allotted for the student to touch up the paint. If the student fails to follow up with the request, then the space will be painted over, and the student will not be allowed to repaint the spot.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parent Communication In addition to typical communication for every child, parents will be informed frequently of their child’s progress via Skyward and by the classroom teacher. Parent conferences will be scheduled as needed.
Communicating with TeachersParents wishing to contact teachers personally are asked to leave a telephone number so those teachers may return the call during non-instructional times. Teachers have direct lines with voicemail and email. Parents may ask the school receptionist for the teacher’s direct line and/or email address. Parent conferences are encouraged and should be scheduled with the teacher directly. Parents should arrange to meet with the teacher during non-instructional times only (before school, after school, or during conference periods). All teacher information including email addresses/phone numbers are available through the WISD website.
Clubs/Organizations Student clubs and performing groups, such as the band, choir, color guard, drill team and athletic teams, may establish rules of conduct and consequences for misbehavior which are more stringent than those for students in general. If a student violates both the club/organization and school rules, the consequences specified by the school shall apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization. Each student member of a group imposing more stringent standards shall be notified of the standards of behavior and of the specific consequences of violating the standards. Students interested in starting a club or organization should see Janet Wyatt, associate principal, for the form to complete.
Club and Organization Regulations
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A. All clubs must operate under a constitution and a set of by-laws, and copies of each constitution and by-laws must be on file in the Principal’s Office. B. All activities of the club must be under the supervision of the sponsor at all times. C. Any student who would like to belong to a club or school organization and would like more information needs to contact the sponsor of that club. D. By authority of the Texas Education Agency no social (formal or informal) clubs will be permitted.
Club Officer’s & Students in Positions of Honor In order to obtain the best possible student leadership and to prevent interference with scholastic achievement, any student running for election to an officer position, must have the approval of the faculty members. Each candidate is expected to be an above average student citizen. The areas suggested to the teachers for consideration and approvals are scholarship, citizenship, dependability, and cooperation. After gaining an office, any student failing to maintain these requirements will be placed on probation for a period of three weeks. A second negative report will result in a removal from the office.
Causes for Disqualification: Class officers, student council officers, club officers, members of the band, cheerleaders, members of the drill team, National Honor Society members, athletes, or any student taking part in extra-curricular activities, may be disqualified from seeking, or removed from holding office or membership for the following reasons:
A. Suspension from school. B. Failure to comply with rules and regulations of the school. C. Lack of interest in fulfilling duties of the office. D. Lack of cooperation with sponsors. E. Violation of the existing club/activity guidelines.
*Removal from office will be subject to administrative review.
Distribution of Written MaterialsThe school yearbook and newspaper are solely under the supervision of the respective sponsors and the principal. No written materials, photographs, posters, pictures, petitions, handbills, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials may be circulated, distributed or sold on campus by students or non-students without the permission of the principal or his designee. Anyone wishing to distribute such material must submit it to the appropriate administrator for review and approval prior to distribution.
Early Release StudentsFull time students are required to attend all class periods during the school day. Seniors may be allowed an early release period. All early release students must leave the Wylie East campus. Students enrolled in an approved school Career Preparation Program or upper classman approved for early release should leave the school building by the time the tardy bell rings for the next regularly scheduled class. Work-study students not having to attend work on a certain day for
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whatever reason should still leave the building and go to a designated place approved in advance by the student and his or her parent. In no instance should a work study student return to the school after their academic day is complete. Loitering in the halls or anywhere on the school campus will not be permitted. Violators may be subject to losing their early release privileges if this happens. Students are strongly encouraged to either be enrolled in an approved Co-op program for credit or remain on campus the full day taking advantage of the many academic and elective opportunities available to them. Any time a student returns to campus, he/she must be dressed within dress code and wearing their student I.D. badge.
Identification BadgesStudents are to display and/or produce ID badges at all times on campus. Students will have identification photos made in the fall semester. These will be used to make student ID badges, which will display the student’s name, grade, photo and other pertinent information. Student ID badges are used for a variety of reasons; identifying students and non-students, library privileges, purchasing athletic and activity tickets at reduced student prices, accessing lunch accounts, lunch privileges, etc.
Students in grades 9-12 must have their ID and furnish it to all district employees and any law enforcement officer upon request while on school property and at any school activities. Students may not deface, decorate, or alter in any way their school issued student ID badge. Students may be required to purchase a replacement badge as deemed appropriate by school personnel.Replacement ID badges may be purchased in the library. There is a charge of $3.00 for each replacement badge. Payment must be received before the badge will be created and issued. Only I.D. badges issued by Wylie East High School will be allowed. Using another student’s I.D. badge, giving your badge to another student or altering an I.D. badge may result in disciplinary action for all students involved.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLGeneral VisitorsParents and others are welcome to visit district schools. For the safety of those within the school and to avoid disruption of instructional time, all visitors must first report to the main office and must comply with all applicable district policies and procedures. All visitors are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy and conduct; disruptive behavior will not be permitted. Parents bringing items for their student should drop them off in the front office. Due to the volume of business through the office, non-educational deliveries such as flowers, birthday gifts, food, balloons, etc. are not permitted.
For specific appointments with teachers, counselors, administrators or other staff members, parents should call the school in advance. Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time are permitted only with approval of the principal and teacher, and only so long as their
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duration or frequency does not interfere with the delivery of instruction or disrupt the normal school environment. A volunteer background check must be completed and approved prior to the classroom visit. Even when the visit is approved prior to the visitor’s arrival, the individual must check in at the main office first. To ensure test security and integrity, visitor access will be limited on all district and state testing days.
Student visitors are not permitted on any WISD campus during the school day unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Dogs or other pets should not be brought on school grounds due to student allergies and safety reasons (unless assisting to the handicapped).
Visitors During Lunch Visitors during lunch are limited to the students’ parent, guardian or adult relative. Children and other guests must be accompanied by the student’s parent/guardian. Visitors must sign in at the main office before going into the cafeteria for lunch with their child. Parents may not bring food for any other student except their child.
SEARCHES In the interest of promoting student safety and attempting to ensure that schools are safe and drug free, district officials may conduct searches from time to time. Such searches are conducted without a warrant and as permitted by law.
Trained DogsThe district will use trained dogs to alert school officials to the presence of prohibited or illegal items, including drugs and alcohol. At any time, trained dogs may be used around lockers and the areas around vehicles parked on school property. Searches of classrooms, common areas, or student belongings may also be conducted by trained dogs when students are not present. An item in a classroom, a locker, or a vehicle to which a trained dog alerts may be searched by school officials.
TEXTBOOKS, CHROMEBOOKS, AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Textbooks and other district-approved instructional materials are provided to students free of charge for each subject or class. Textbooks must be treated with care and returned undamaged. Chromebooks and technological equipment may also be provided to students, depending on the course and course objectives. A student who is issued a damaged item should report the damage to the Student Services Office immediately. Any student failing to return an item in acceptable condition or damages property loses the right to free textbooks and/or technological equipment until the item is returned or the damaged item is paid for in full by the student/parent; however, the student will be provided the necessary instructional resources and equipment for use at school during the school day.Textbooks Students are responsible for the security and care of the textbooks issued to them. Fines will be assessed for damages and students who have lost books must pay the full replacement cost
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of the lost book before a new one will be issued. Please contact Cindy Young in the Student Services Office in Room 108 to obtain a textbook.
LockersStudents may request the use of a locker through the Student Services Office. An administrator must approve changes in locker assignments or combinations. Lockers are the property of the school and may be searched at any time by school officials. Students are responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of their lockers and are subject to repair costs/fines and disciplinary action for damage to lockers.
Lost and FoundArticles found should be turned into the receptionist area. Articles must be adequately identified before they will be released. It is advisable that students mark their belongings for ease of identification. At the end of each semester unclaimed items will be donated to local charitable organizations.
LUNCH
On-Campus LunchThe school cafeteria is operated for the convenience and health of students and staff and not for the purpose of making a profit. Menus are planned by a dietician to meet the needs of growing individuals. All students are required to eat in the designated dining areas whether they buy their lunches or bring them from home. A student must present his/her student identification card to access the lunch credit system or pay cash. The district participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers free and reduced price lunches to eligible students. Application forms are available in the main office of Wylie East High School.
Wylie High East School Cafeteria Expectations:1. Students will use appropriate manners while eating.2. Students will dispose of all trash at their table.3. Students will ONLY use the restrooms adjacent to the cafeteria.
Food and drink are to be consumed in the designated dining areas for Power Hour and ARE NOT to be taken into any other part of the campus that is not approved.
All guests/visitors must be approved in advance. Availability of cafeteria seating will be used to determine the number of guests that can be accommodated.
Wylie East High School operates on one lunch period for all students each full day of instruction.
Off-Campus Lunch (Senior & Junior Privilege ONLY)The privilege of leaving campus for lunch is reserved for students who are classified as seniors and juniors and meet the following criteria:
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1. Parent permission form on file.2. Passing all classes at the end of each grading period per UIL standards.3. Possession of current school year identification badge.4. Leaves campus within the first 10 minutes of the assigned lunch period.5. Maintains appropriate attendance and behavior (administrator discretion).6. No attendance issues with tardies/attendance.7. No ISS/OSS/DAEP visits during that nine-week grade period.
Students transporting other students without appropriate permission, bringing outside food on campus, or violating any other school policies and/or procedures may result in removal of off-campus lunch and/or driving privileges at administrator discretion.
Fund-RaisingThe Principal must approve in advance any plan or activity used by a class or organization for generating revenue. Only activities, which raise funds through payment of admissions, or in which value is received for money paid, can be used. No advertising will be sold without the approval of the Principal. No approval will be given for individuals to solicit gifts or donations unless pre-approved by the principal and superintendent.
No food items may be sold on campus as a fund raising activity without prior Principal approval. This includes non-school sponsored fund raisers.
School FunctionsAll provisions of the Student Code of Conduct will be applicable at school related events held outside the regular school day. Guests are expected to observe the same rules as WEHS students attending the event, and the person inviting the guest will share responsibility for his/her conduct. Students may be asked to sign out when leaving an event early and no one leaving early will be readmitted.
Social Activities/DancesOrganizations desiring to schedule social activities must have sponsor and administrative approval. All dates must be scheduled on the official school calendar. Student IDs are required for admission. Dances held on the WEHS campus are for WEHS students only. Please see the dress code requirements for school dances and student recognition ceremonies. Outside guests must be pre-approved.
PromOutside guests must be pre-approved to attend prom. Guest approval forms must be submitted to an administrator no later than 10 school days prior to the prom. Student ID’s/photo ID’s are required for admittance to the prom. Students may not have reached their 21st birthday in order to be approved. Students must arrive within 90 minutes from the start of the prom. Proper prom
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attire is required and is at the discretion of the administrator. Attendance at prom is a privilege that can be removed from any student for disciplinary reasons.
School Trips Many school-sponsored trips are made each year for the various activities in which WISD students participate. The following regulations govern trips:
A. Students must travel to and from school-sponsored activities in vehicles provided by the school.
a. Written requests for exceptions must be submitted by parent/guardian before the trip to the activity sponsor, who may approve or disapprove.
B. Students on school-sponsored trips are not considered absent from classes, but are responsible for work missed. Arrangements should be made to complete make-up work immediately upon returning to school after a trip.
C. Students are subject to all provisions of the Student Code of Conduct during the entire duration of the school related trip.
D. Students must observe all rules of safety during school-sponsored travel. E. Students must be accompanied and supervised by school personnel or designees at all
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School PropertyStudents are held responsible for and may be asked to pay for any school property that is damaged. Students are expected to take pride in their campus.
WISD TransportationThe Transportation page on the Wylie ISD website, under parent resources, has information about bus routes, pick-up and drop-off times, and bus policies. Please access contact information below for questions.
Phone: 972-429-2300 Website: http://www.wylieisd.net/Departments/Transportation/default.wspx
School Resource Officer (SRO)A School Resource Officer is available at the Wylie East High School campus. The primary role of the SRO is to assist in providing a safe learning environment. The SRO is also available to assist students and parents with problems or concerns regarding the school campus and activities. Students who are being disruptive and/or refusing to follow the directions of a teacher or an administrator may be removed from the campus by a police officer. The SRO on campus for Wylie East High School is Officer Jeremy Stone.
VOE Request
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Students request these forms in the Attendance office by signing a request log. Please allow 3 days to process the request due to the volume of requests and verification of good attendance. We will not process a VOE on the same day you request it. Please request your VOE in a timely manner so you are prepared for your appointment at the DMV.
Electronic Devices (Cell Phones)WEHS allows students to use electronic devices and cell phones during the school day. This privilege can be revoked at any time based on the safety and needs of the high school. Also, it is important to note that electronic devices, including cell phones, are not to be out for use during class time. Teachers may allow students to use their devices for instructional purposes at their discretion. Students violating this will be sent to their assistant principal where the device will be confiscated. Students will be required to pay a $15 fine to have their cell phone or electronic device returned after the first violation. It will not be returned to a student in any case until the end of the school day.
Tobacco and E-Cigarettes ProhibitedAll WISD property is smoke-free. This rule applies to any adult or child on WISD premises. The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes or any other electronic vaporizing device, by students and others on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related activities. [See the Student Code of Conduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.]
Students shall not possess or use tobacco products on school property or while under the school’s jurisdiction. Cigarette lighters and matches are prohibited on campus. The Texas Education Code prohibits the use and possession of tobacco products on or off school property or at school related or school sanctioned activities.
DRESS CODE
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Shirts must be visible on days in which students are allowed to wear spirit shirts, college shirts, or class shirts.
MONDAYRegular standardized dress
TUESDAYRegular standardized dress
“CLASS OF” T-SHIRT WEDNESDAYClass t-shirt & jeans orstandardizeddress below the waist*Think College THURSDAYCollege t-shirt & jeans or standardized dress below the waist*
RAIDERS SPIRIT DAY FRIDAYRaiders spirit shirt & jeans orstandardized dress below the waist*
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Student Code of ConductThe 2017-2018 WISD Student Code of Conduct, specifies in detail the expectations and consequences for student behavior. It is available online for parents and students on the WISD school district on the WISD website. Parents and students are expected to read the Student Code of Conduct in full, and sign the signature page included in the new school year online registration packet as verification of receipt and understanding of the policies and procedures of WISD.
The Student Code of Conduct is district policy. It is a portion of the Wylie Independent School District Disciplinary Management Plan, full copies of which may be found in the principals’ office, the school library, and the WISD Administrative Office. Hard copies are also available at the WISD Educational Services Center and the WEHS Main Office, as well as, on–line at www.wylieisd.net.
DESCRIPTIONS OF DISCIPLINARY SETTINGS
DetentionsTeacher DetentionsTeacher detentions may be held before school, after school or during Power Hour. All students serving detention before school should arrive by 8:15 and be released no later than 8:50 a.m. Students staying after school for detention should arrive at the detention location by the time the teacher assigns.
Lunch DetentionsLunch Detentions are held in the Rubber Gym. Students assigned to a lunch detention must report directly to the gym on the date and time assigned. Students will be released the last fifteen minutes for lunch. Failure to report for lunch detention may result in additional detentions or more severe disciplinary action. An administrator will make these assignments.
Thursday Night SchoolEvening School takes place on Thursday evenings from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All students assigned to evening school should report to the Media Center by 4:30 p.m. of the day assigned. Assignments are made in increments of one to two hours. Students assigned for a 2-hour detention will be released at 6:30 p.m. Each student should bring sufficient materials to work on during the time assigned. Students not in attendance, asked to leave, or choose to leave early without permission, must serve the originally assigned Thursday Night School in its entirety on a future date, as well as, being assigned additional consequences. Students who skip an assigned Thursday Night School detention WILL NOT be allowed to participate in, nor attend, extracurricular activities the same evening.
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A school administrator will assign students to evening school and will notify parents of the assignment. A student may be assigned to evening school for disciplinary, academic, attendance or other offenses as determined by the administrator.
Please address questions concerning evening school to LeeAnn Stephenson or your students’ assistant principal.
Consequences for Failure to Serve Detentions:● Failure to serve a school or lunch detention may result in a TNS placement or additional
detentions being assigned along with the original detention missed.● Missing a TNS detention may result in an immediate In-School Suspension (ISS)
placement or additional TNS detention being assigned along with the original TNS missed.
Excessive absencesThe State Compulsory Attendance Law requires that a student must be in attendance at least 90% of the time in order to receive credit for the class. However, this same law states that the school district may allow the student to make up time in order to gain credit for the class. At WEHS, an attendance committee convenes to review student attendance and determines the amount of time a student is to make-up.
TruancyAccording to the State Compulsory Attendance Law, a student is considered to be truant if he/she has an unexcused absence of any kind, leaves campus without permission (without signing out in the office), or fails to attend school without excuse on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period. The school district shall file a complaint against the student or student's parent or both for failure to attend school. The school district is required to file on the student or parent or both within 10 days of the student's 10th absence.
OTHER SEVERE DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES
In-School Suspension (ISS) In-School Suspension hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Students assigned to ISS are to report directly to Room 836 upon arrival to school with all necessary books and supplies. Failure to report to ISS and serve the entire placement will result in additional days being assigned. Teachers will send class work for students to complete in ISS. All assignments must be completed during the ISS placement and prior to students being allowed to resume regular classes. Students will eat lunch in the ISS Room. While assigned to ISS, students may not take part in any school extracurricular activities as a participant or spectator until the ISS placement is completed. Students who fail to follow the rules in ISS may be assigned additional days, out of school suspension, given a citation for disorderly conduct or referred to DAEP. An administrator is the only person that can assign a student to ISS.
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Referrals while in ISS Placement:Students may be referred to campus administration for any of the following violations while in ISS including but not limited to:
non-compliance with ISS rules sleeping profanity talking threats leaving the ISS room without permission aggressive behavior
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Out-of-School Suspension consists of 1-3 consecutive days in an off-campus setting. Schoolwork must be accepted. Students must turn in their assignments upon their return to school or the WEHS late policy will be enforced. Students may not attend any school functions during this time.
DAEP PlacementThe WISD Alternative Education Program (DAEP) is provided at the Achieve Academy at 400 Pirate Drive in Wylie. Transportation to and from Achieve is the student/parent’s responsibility. Achieve provides behaviorally at-risk students with an alternative and innovative instructional environment which helps motivate the student to develop appropriate coping skills. Students assigned to Achieve Academy are prohibited from attending any school activities and prohibited from being on any WISD campus during the placement.
ExpulsionStudent dismissed from school for the remainder of a semester or remainder of the school year and will be assigned to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) in McKinney. The district will provide transportation to the JJAEP.
Students with disabilities are subject to applicable State and Federal law in addition to the code of conduct. To the extent any conflict exists, state and/or federal law will prevail.
Potential Consequences for Office Referrals: (Assigned by Administrator)● Lunch detention (number of days may vary)● Morning or after school campus-wide detentions (30 minutes)● Evening School: (TNS) for disciplinary purposes (1-2 hours)● In-school suspension: (ISS--varies from one period to multiple days)● Out-of-school suspension (OSS—maximum 3 days)● Disciplinary Alternative School Placement (DAEP) (for certain offenses or persistent
referrals)● Contact School Resource Officer (SRO) and a citation will be issued, if appropriate● Removal of off campus lunch
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WEHS DISCIPLINE ADDENDUM
Teacher Disciplinary ConsequencesI. Teacher Disciplinary Steps:
A. Teacher Warning (Verbal and/or Written)B. Teacher Assigned Detention and Parent Contact (15 Minutes)C. Teacher Assigned Detention (30 Minutes) and Parent ContactD. Office Referral
Behavior: (All violations MUST be documented in Skyward)
Violation Number Consequence
1 Warning to student
2 15 minute teacher-held detention and parent contact
3 30 minute teacher-held detention and parent contact
Further ViolationsOffice Referral: Discipline will be reviewed & assigned at the administrator’s discretion
*For flagrant misbehaviors, the consequences for the first three violations may be bypassed and students may be referred directly to the office (example: use of profanity, insubordination, fighting, etc.).
Chart Legend:ISS: In-School Suspension LDT: Lunch DetentionOSS: Out of School Suspension TNS: Thursday Night SchoolDAEP: Discipline Alternative Education Placement
Parking:
Violation Number Consequence
1 Warning posted on vehicle
2 Warning posted on vehicle
3 2-hour TNS Detention & loss of parking privileges for 2 weeks
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4 ISS & loss of parking privileges for the remainder of the semester
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Car will be booted for failure to purchase and apply an approved WEHS parking sticker or due to a violation of the WEHS parking procedures.
* A $20 administration fee will be assessed for a boot to be removed from a vehicle parked on the WEHS campus illegally.
5+ Additional discipline measures, including, but not limited to ISS/OSS and/or referral to DAEP.
Dress Code:
Violation Number Consequence
3 - 6 Loss of Privilege: (1) 45-minute Lunch Detention
7-8 2-hour Thursday Night School Detention
9 Full Day ISS Placement
9+Additional discipline measures, including, but not limited to ISS/OSS, and/or DAEP.
* All students are expected to comply with the WISD standards for dress code. Students who are unable to get into compliance with the dress code policy will automatically be placed in ISS until they are able to get into compliance.
Tardies:
Violation Number Consequence
1 - 3 Warning: Documented in Skyward
4 - 6 Loss of Privilege: (1) 45-minute Lunch Detention
7 - 9 2-hour TNS Detention & Removal of Off-Campus Lunch for 2 weeks
10 - 12 In-School Suspension & Removal of Off-Campus Lunch for (1) Semester
12+Additional discipline measures, including, but not limited to ISS/OSS, and/or DAEP. Truancy may be filed on 12th offense.
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ID Badge Infractions:
Violation Number Consequence
7 Loss of Privilege: (1) 45-minute Lunch Detention
8 - 9 2-hour Thursday Night School Detention
10+ Full Day ISS Placement & Removal of Off-Campus Lunch
Electronic Devices:
Violation Number Consequence
1 Warning: Phone confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.
2-3Phone confiscated, $15 fine assessed and phone returned upon payment of fine.
4Phone confiscated, $15 fine assessed, parent conference scheduled, and phone or electronic device returned to parent upon payment of fine.
5+Phone confiscated for the remainder of the school year, as well as, additional disciplinary measures, including, but not limited to ISS/OSS and/or referral to DAEP.
Extra-Curricular EligibilityThe following standards are used for Extra-Curricular participation.
1. A student cannot be absent for extra-curricular participation from class in any course more than ten times during the school year.
2. A student may participate in extra-curricular activities on or off campus at the beginning of the school year only if the student has earned the cumulative number of credits in state approved courses. The following are minimum requirements for extra-curricular participation:
3. Any student who receives a grade of less than 70 in a regular class or less than a 60 in an Advanced Placement or Pre-Advanced Placement class is ineligible to participate in any UIL/extra-curricular activity.
4. Students may practice with the UIL/extra-curricular group; however, participation in any contest, game, etc. is prohibited. A student may lose eligibility at the end of each six-week period and be able to regain eligibility following the eligibility calendar. If at the
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end of three weeks following the receipt of a failing grade for the six weeks’ period, a student is passing all courses, that student may regain his or her eligibility until the end of the current six weeks.
5. WISD will adhere to all TEA/UIL eligibility and participation guidelines.a. Grade 9 - Promoted from previous gradeb. Grade 10 - Five accumulated creditsc. Grade 11 - Ten accumulated credits or five credits during the previous twelve
monthsd. Grade 12 - Fifteen accumulated credits or five credits during the previous twelve
months
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2017-2018 Extra-Curricular Eligibility and Grade Schedule Deadlines
All students are eligible by UIL rule: Nov. 17, 2017 at the end of the school day until Nov. 27, 2017 at the end of the school day.
Dec. 20, 2017 at the end of the school day until Jan. 4, 2018 at the end of the school day. March 9, 2018 at the end of the school day until March 19, 2018 at the end of the school day.
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Date Due Time DescriptionFriday, September 8 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, September 10 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueFriday, September 29 end of school day End of 6 wk grade period for UIL eligibility check
Sunday, October 1 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueFriday, October 6 end of school day Student lose eligibility if they earned a failing grade on the Sept. 29 progress
reportFriday, October 20 end of school day 1st Term ends
Sunday, October 22 5:00pm 1st Term grades dueFriday, October 27 end of school day Student lose eligibility if they earned a failing grade for the 1s Term.
Students regain eligibility if they passed all courses the 1st Term.Friday, November 10 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, November 12 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueFriday, November 17 end of school day Students may regain eligibility if they were passing all classes on Nov. 10.
Friday, December 8 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, December 10 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueFriday, December 15 end of school day Students may regain eligibility if they were passing all classes on Dec. 8.
Wednesday, December 20 end of school day 2nd Term ends
Sunday, December 24 5:00pm 2nd Term grades due (gradebook closed)Thursday, January 11 end of school day Student lose eligibility if they earned a failing grade for the 2nd Term.
Students regain eligibility if they passed all courses the 2nd Term.Wednesday, January 24 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, January 28 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueWednesday, January 31 end of school day Students may regain eligibility if they were passing all classes on Jan. 24.
Friday, February 16 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, February 18 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueFriday, February 23 end of school day Students may regain eligibility if they were passing all classes on Feb. 16.
Friday, March 9 end of school day 3rd Term ends
Sunday, March 18 5:00pm 3rd Term grades dueMonday, March 26 end of school day Student lose eligibility if they earned a failing grade for the 3rd Term.
Students regain eligibility if they passed all courses the 3rd Term.Wednesday, April 11 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, April 15 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueWednesday, April 18 end of school day Students may regain eligibility if they were passing all classes on April
11.Wednesday, May 2 end of school day 3 wk grading period ends
Sunday, May 6 5:00pm Progress Report grades dueWednesday, May 9 end of school day Students may regain eligibility if they were passing all classes on May 2.
Thursday, May 24 end of school day 4th Term ends
Friday, May 25 12:00noon ALL Final Grades Due
TEA/UIL ELIGIBILITY
This document is intended to bring clarity to the eligibility calendar for UIL and other extra-curricular activity participants. Specifically, be aware of the following issues:
Grade periods for eligibility are seven (7) calendar days after the evaluation. Students may only lose eligibility at the nine weeks grading period and the end of the first six weeks. Students regain eligibility at the (3) and (6) weeks progress report & at the end of term grade report. All students are eligible during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring, and Summer Break holidays. Following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break holiday, ineligible students return to being
ineligible until the next grade check and grace period. Total number of credits earned determines the first six weeks’ eligibility for 9-12 students.
WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT2017-2018 TEA/UIL ELIGIBILITY CALENDAR
Friday 9/29 Evaluate All Students (6 weeks grade check) Friday 10/6 Students gain/lose eligibility (End of school day)
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Friday 10/20 Evaluate All Students (End of 1st Term) Friday 10/27 Students gain/lose eligibility (End of school day)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 11/10 Re-evaluate failing students (3 week progress report) Friday 11/17 Students may regain eligibility (End of school day)
* THANKSGIVING BREAK – ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE Friday 12/8 Re-evaluate failing students (3 week progress report) Friday 12/15 Students may regain eligibility (End of school day) Wednesday 12/20 Evaluate All Students (End of 2nd Term)
* CHRISTMAS BREAK – ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday 1/11 Students gain/lose eligibility (End of school day) Wednesday 1/24 Re-evaluate failing students (3 week progress report) Wednesday 1/31 Students may regain eligibility (End of school day) Friday 2/16 Re-evaluate failing students (3 week progress report) Friday 2/23 Students may regain eligibility (End of school day) Friday 3/9 Evaluate All Students (End of 3rd Term)
* SPRING BREAK – ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE Monday 3/26 Students gain/lose eligibility (End of regular school day)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 4/11 Re-evaluate failing students (3 week progress report) Wednesday 4/18 Students may regain eligibility (End of school day) Wednesday 5/2 Re-evaluate failing students (3 week progress report) Wednesday 5/9 Students may regain eligibility (End of school day)
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