The Time is Now100% AccountablePassion First

Everything is PossibleLive to Give

We Are ConnectedAttitude of Gratitude

Model the7 Mindsetsevery day!

Students will help create an atmosphere free from bullying, intimidation, harassment & violence. Students will demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness. Students will treat others with respect, deal peacefully with anger, use good manners, and be considerate of thefeelings of others. Students will demonstrate responsibility, use self-control, and be self-disciplined. Students will demonstrate fairness, play by the rules, and will not take advantage of others. Students will demonstrate compassion and caring. Students will demonstrate good citizenship by obeying laws and rules, respecting authority, and by cooperating withothers. Students will demonstrate all behaviors as outlined in Expected Behaviors in Safe and Supportive Schools as outlined in SBP 4373. http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p4373-new.pdf

Students at West Preston School will behave with respect towards peers, adults, community members, and theirenvironment. All students will contribute positively each day to a safe, orderly environment that promotes learning, positiverelationships, and teamwork.

The Time is Now (2)Bell Schedule

Elementary SchedulesAttendance

Make-Up WorkHall Passes

Student Planners

100% Accountable (3)Lockers

Cell PhonesPersonal Property

Alcohol/ Drugs/ TobaccoMedication

Consequences (3)

Passion First (4)Clubs

Extra-Curriculars/ AthleticsSchool Dances and Evening Activities

Dress CodeFood and Drink (5)

Field Trips

We Are Connected (6)Bullying

Bus BehaviorPAC Time

MS House System

Live to Give (7)Student TutorsTeachers' Aides

Attitude of Gratitude (7)Message from the Principals

AppendixStudent Heading (8)

Absolute Do's and Don'ts (8)100s Table & Multiplication Chart (9)Student Leadership Contract (10)

Student Data Pages (11)

West Preston School

2020-2021

Everything Is Possible (5)

PBISHonor Roll

L.E.A.D. Program

The Timeis Now

Be here by 7:20 am EVERYDAY and stay here until 2:30 pm EVERYDAY!

If an absence can't be avoided, students must turn in a written excuse to their 1st period/ HR teacher.

3 unexcused absences >>> phone call home. 5 unexcused absences >>> referred to the WPS attendance coordinator.

10 unexcused absences >>> referred to the Preston County Schools attendance coordinator. In addition, for the purpose of incentives, 3 tardies = 1 absence.

*If you're absent from school, you may not attend any evening activities without an approved excuse.*

Miss School Miss Out!Students are responsible for making up all missed work. A student has the number of daysabsent plus one more to turn in all make-up work. Teachers may allow additional time as

s/he sees appropriate.

Students MUST have a hall pass from their teacher at all times when out of theclassroom. If students need something in between classes, they MUST go to their next class

first and get a pass for the office, nurse, counselor, or another teacher. You are responsible for getting to class on time.

Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5

7:20-8:10 am 8:14-9:00 am9:04-9:50 am9:54-10:40 am10:44-11:30 am

First Lunch11:30-12:00 pm

6B- PAC Time12:03-12:50 pm

6A- PAC Time11:34-12:20 pm

Second Lunch12:20-12:50 pm

Period 7Period 8

12:53-1:39 pm 1:43-2:30 pm

Don't Waste It!

Guard your planner with your life!

Students must have their planner in EVERY class EVERY day! Students need the planners tostay organized, track grades, and to keep track of goals and progress. If a planner is lost,

students will need to pay for a replacement.

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th5th

10:30-11:0012:45-1:1511:10-11:401:15-1:4512:30-1:0012:00-12:30

PKK1st2nd3rd4th5th

10:00-10:2510:05-10:30110:10-10:3510:50-11:1510:45-11:1010:55-11:2011:30-11:55

Students arriving after 9:00 am or leaving before 1:00 pm

are charged with a half day absence.

"We can't become what we need to be by remainingwhat we are." ~Oprah Winfrey

100% Accountable

For 3-8th graders, lockers are aprivilege! Students must keep them

organized and clean (no food or rottenmilk). Respect yourself by respectingyour space! Lockers must not be

shared and are subject to search atany time. Locker checks will occur a

minimum of once a quarter.

FACT: Cell phones often create unnecessary drama anddistractions from our important learning.

>>> Be fully present when you’re at school and put your phones away! <<<

Cellphones are only allowed to be used before the first bell (7:15 am) andafter the last bell (2:30 pm). They can only be used during the day with

permission from your current teacher.

1st Offense >>> phone will be taken by the teacher and returned to thestudent at the end of the day.

2nd Offense >>> phone will be taken and given to the principal, and returned to the student after a conference.

3rd Offense >>> the phone will be given to the principal, and a parent orguardian will have to pick it up at school.

Further infractions may result in permanent loss of phone privileges.

Students should not bring anypersonal items to school withoutpermission from a teacher or aspart of an educational activity. Students are always responsiblefor their belongings, even when

lost or broken.

If students are distracted by itemsbrought from home, items will

be confiscated, and a parent orguardian will have to pick them

up at school.

Students are not permitted to tradeor sell any personal items at

school.

Students are prohibited from havingany kind of medication at school

(prescription or over the counter).

All student medications must be handledby the school nurse according to

county policies.

West Preston School is proud to be Drug Free!

A student must NEVER possess, sell, give, or use any banned substanceson school property, during school activities, or on the school bus.

This includes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapes or legal substancesdisguised as illegal substances.

Failure to follow this policy will result in immediate suspension, potentialexpulsion, and notification to the police as necessary.

You can't choose what happens to you. You can only choose how you respond.

Step up. Make choices that you can be proud of andtake responsibility when you make a mistake.

When students make a poor choice that negatively affectstheir learning, or the safety and well-being of others, theycould face a variety of consequences for their actions as

determined by the school administration.

Consequences could include: conference with student'sguardian, lunch detention, after school detention, loss

of privileges, removal from class, restitution ofdamages, confiscation of inappropriate items, in-school

suspension, or out-of-school suspension.

Students will document any negative behaviors in their plannersalong with the consequence received and their reflection. Studentsmust then get a parent/guardian in order to prevent further

consequences..

Habitual violation of rules and policies is especially damaging tothe success of our school. Students with continued behaviorissues will face additional consequences in order to deter

repeated offenses of minor infractions. This cycle will restartat the beginning of each 9 weeks.

5 lunch detentions = After School Detention

5 more lunch detentions = 2nd After School Detention 5 more lunch detentions = In-School Suspension

PassionFirst

Each 9 weeks, students in grades 6-8 get to choose a club!

This is a great chance to try something new or spend time with your friends doing something you already love! If there’s a club you’d love to try, reach out to a teacher and help make it happen!

Clubs will be held on Fridays during PAC time.

Express yourself in a way that doesn’t hinder the learning of others through distraction or offensive content. Dress code issues will be addressed by the principal.

Due to safety issues, students may not wear hoods or hats in school unless permissionis given for special circumstances (hat day or a coupon).

"Train yourself to focus on yourstrengths, orfear will keepyou focused on

your weaknesses."

"Don't let thenoise of others'opinions drownout your owninner voice."

After school activities are one of the best parts ofschool! To keep everyone safe, all school rules and

policies still apply to evening events.

Dances are a privilege,and any student who receives ISS or OSS or

misbehaves at an evening activity will not be allowed toattend any dances or extra evening activities for the

remainder of the 9 weeks.

Guests are not allowed at any dance except for thesemi-formal in the spring. For the semi-formalonly, all guests must be a public-school student ingrades 6-8, pre-approved by both school principals.

Students participating in leadership activities such astutoring, teacher’s aide, student council, or athletics will berequired to sign the Student Leadership Contract. Asstudent leaders, you are bound by a stricter moral andbehavioral code. As such, you will be responsible for

acting in a manner above and beyond your peers. Weexpect you to represent WPS with pride and poise!

We know you love to eat, but food has its limits at school. Students may not eat in class or in the hallway unless given permission by

their teacher or during designated snack times.

If a student wants to eat breakfast, they must report to the cafeteria as soonas they enter the building.

Food may not be taken from the cafeteria unless stored in a lunchbox.

Students may not have any beverages outside of lunch except for bottledwater. Coffee, energy drinks, soda, etc. are not permitted.

All students will have access to filtered drinking water throughout the day.

Gum chewing is also not allowed.

WPS students will have theopportunity for amazing adventures

each school year!

All students will get to attend schoolfield trips for their grade level.

However, if a

student demonstrates a patternof significant behavior issues atschool, a parent or guardian may

be asked to accompany thestudent on any off-campus trips.

Everything Is Possible"Set your sights on a place higher than your eyes can see." ~Rumi

We want to celebrate the great things you are doing!Students will have the opportunity to earn various

rewards throughout the school year.

Students will earn stamps on their Prrr cards fordisplaying appropriate behaviors and will be able to

exchange them for reward coupons.

There will also be monthly rewards and two largeincentives at the end of each semester.

This school year, students in grades 5-8 will strive to make honor roll each 9 weeks.

Student GPAs will be calculated and included on student report cards.

A= 4 pts B= 3 pts C= 2 pts D= 1 pt

Principal's Honor Roll = 3.75 GPA or Higher

Honor Roll = 3.5- 3.74 GPA

*MS Honors Classes will be weighted for GPA calculation*

Learning Evolution Academy Days

L.E.A.D. is a new and exciting opportunity for students in 7th and 8th grade. West Preston is partnering with CentralPreston Middle School to provide an exploration of various career paths.

There will be four areas of focus for the program: STEM, Fine Arts, Agriculture, and Human Services. Human serviceswill focus on the medical, culinary, and child care fields.

The events will take place twice during the school year. Be sure to apply and join us for this incredible opportunity!

All students in grades 6-8 will participate in our House System (ala Harry Potter). The houses are designed to encourage teamwork, pride, and ownership in our school community.

All 6th graders will be sorted into houses and will remain in their houses throughout middle school.

PAC classes will be sorted by house, and House Points will be posted weekly and will be awarded forgroup and individual efforts.

Our house themes are based on animals common to West Virginia:

Copperheads, Bears, Bobcats, Hawks

Examples of Individual Points: Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, Academic Achievements (Math Field Day, Science Fair, etc.), and

Preparedness and Participation in Class

Examples of Team Points: Best Attendance, Best Behavior, Competitions, Assembly Participation

Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by wordsor actions on purpose, usually more than once with an

imbalance of power.

Bullying, whether at school or through social media, will notbe tolerated and will result in immediate disciplinary action.

If you are being bullied or someone you know is beingbullied, please step up and tell a staff member or

complete the online form right away.

WEARE

CONNECTEDRiding a school bus is a privilege and students are todisplay appropriate, respectful behavior at all times.

Students are expected to follow all WPS rules, policies, andbehavioral expectations on school buses.

Failure to follow bus rules and expectations may result inparent contact, lunch detention, after school detention, ISS,

OSS, or temporary or permanent bus suspension.

Students may be written up for minor infractions such astalking too loudly, sitting in the wrong seat, eating or

drinking, and throwing trash on the floor.

Multiple incidents of disorderly conduct along with moreserious incidents will result in a bus write up along withfurther disciplinary action. All disciplinary action will be

determined by the WPS administrators.

Do your part to take care of our buses, drivers, and eachother!

All students in grades 6-8 will have PAC time eachday with other members of their house.

During this time, students will get to meet withteachers, work with each other on projects and

homework, participate in weekly clubs, and work onstrengthening basic skills. Silent Sustained Reading(SSR), iReady skills practice, Mindset Mondays, and

Flex Fridays will also be part of PAC time.

Students struggling with their school work orlacking prerequisite skills will participate in the PACFoundations program during this time for small

group intervention and extra support.

Students' grades will be based on participation andcompletion of their data pages and planners.

Do you enjoy working with peers? Do you take pride in your school workand your organizational skills? Do you want to do your part to give back to

your school community?

Our student tutor program could be a good fit for you! The tutoringprogram takes the place of a traditional elective in a student’s schedule.

Selected 7th and 8th graders will work with younger students on basic skillsfor one period each day. Students will work with classroom teachers to

identify focus areas and effective strategies.

Our teachers work tirelesslyevery day to create powerful

experiences and opportunities forstudents.

This is your chance to

lend a hand!

Beginning this schoolyear, 7th and 8th grade students

can apply to serve as ateacher’s aide.

Eligible students will be assignedto a teacher in need and willhelp them one period a day in

place of a traditionalelective. This is a great

opportunity for students to servein a leadership capacity.

Live ToGive!

Dear Panthers, On behalf of our entire staff, we would like to welcome you back to another

great school year at West Preston! We are excited to watch you grow as bothlearners and individuals this year.

We challenge you to always go above and beyond! Take every opportunity to

learn something new and always be the best version of yourself.

Please reach out to us, stop by and say hi, or even just give us a wave in thehallway! We are always here to listen and to challenge you. As you set goalsfor yourself, share them with us. We would love to celebrate your successes

with you!

Remember to make new friends, appreciate the people around you, take risks,get involved with something new, and make the most of our time together.

"Do not wish to be anything but who you are, and try to be that perfectly."

- St. Francis De Sales

Have a fantastic year!

-Ms. McDonald & Mrs. Barno

Attitude of Gratitude

"If you want to liftyourself up, lift

someone else up."

~Booker T. Washington

Have anAmazingYear!

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ABSOLUTE Dos & DontsALWAYS CARRY YOUR PLANNER

BE NICE TO EACH OTHER!

KEEP YOUR LOCKERS CLEAN

BE ON TIME AND PREPARED FOR CLASS.

ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST WORK

COME TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY!ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

RESPECT OUR SCHOOL BUILDING AND ALLMATERIALS

STAND UP TO BULLIES! GET AN ADULTWHEN YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG

NO HOODS OR HATS

NO LOCKER SHARING

NO CELL PHONES

NO GUM CHEWING

NO DRINKS OR FOOD EXCEPT BOTTLEDWATER

NO FIGHTING OR TOUCHING OTHERS ORCONTRIBUTING/ ENCOURAGING OTHERSTO FIGHT OR ENGAGE IN CONFLICT

NO BULLYING, INTIMIDATING, HARASSINGOR TEASING OTHERS FOR ANY REASON

AT SCHOOL OR ONLINE

Students Name: ____________________________________________________ Program: _________________________________________________________ As student leaders, you are bound by a stricter moral and behavioral code. As such, you will be responsible for conductingyourself in a manner above and beyond your peers. If you choose to accept this responsibility, you and your guardian mustsign this contract, and in doing so, you agree to abide by the expectations set forth below: Every student involved in an extracurricular activity at West Preston has a duty to represent himself/herself, the team, andthe school in the best manner possible. This applies to your behavior both in school and out of school. It also includes socialmedia. You are expected to represent West Preston School in a positive manner at all times. In order to participate in extracurricular activities, a student must meet all state and local attendance requirements. Studentsmust be at school for at least ½ day in order to participate in practice or a game. They must also maintain a 2.0 grade-pointaverage at all times. In-school discipline problems resulting in lunch detention, after school detention, ISS, or OSS will result in suspension or dismissalfrom the program you are enrolled in. Please see further details below. 1. 3 Lunch Detentions= 1 day suspension from activity2. After School Detention= 2 day suspension from activity3. 1st ISS incident= 1 week suspension from activity4. 2 ISS incidents= Removal from program5. OSS= Dismissal from program 6. Poor attendance may also result in dismissal from the program By signing below, you affirm that you have read this and fully understand the rules set forth by this contract. You alsoacknowledge your understanding that coaches and/or sponsors will have complete access to student data including attendance,behavior, and grades. In addition, you are also stating that you understand that violations of the West Preston LeadershipContract and behavior policies could result in dismissal from the program, activity, or sport. Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________ Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________ Administrator’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________