TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attendance
Excused/Unexcused Absences
Procedures
Tardies
Notification
Family Trips/Vacation
College Visits
Tournaments
Student Code of Conduct
Due Process Procedure
Suspension
Expulsion
Removal
Detentions After School
Saturday Detention
In-School Suspension/SAC
Conduct Violations
Drug-Free Schools
Extra-Curricular Activities
Co-Curricular Activities
Forms and Releases
Procedures and Expectations
Alma Mater
School Colors

 

ATTENDANCE
General Statement - We believe that attendance and punctuality are vital for each and every student in the Willard School system.
1. Good attendance and punctuality allow every student the opportunity for a good quality education.
2. Good attendance and punctuality lay the ground work for a successful future in the work world.

The following attendance policy and procedures have been established for ALL students of Willard High School.  back to top

REQUIREMENTS/EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED
1) Students must satisfy the attendance requirements as established by the State of Ohio and the Willard Board of Education.
2) State law requires that all students between the ages of 6 and 18 attend school.
3) At Willard High School, attendance is a priority and is the responsibility of parents and students. Students may enter the building at 7:20 am, classes begin at 7:25 am.
4) All absences are recorded as such regardless of the reason.
5) Excessive absenteeism, either excused or unexcused, cannot be tolerated.
6) The State of Ohio defines legal or excused absence as the following reasons:
a. Personal illness
b. Illness in the family
c. Quarantine of the home
d. Death of a relative
e. Observance of religious holidays
The Principal and the Assistant Principal have final judgment in deciding cases of excused or unexcused absences. Examples of absences due to special circumstances which may be approved BY PRIOR PARENTAL REQUEST DIRECTLY TO THE PRINCIPAL OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL are the following:
1. Work at home DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
2. Doctor or dentist appointment
3. Trip with parents
4. Work sponsored field trips
5. College visitations
6. Driver's license responsibilities (2 hr. maximum)
7. Emergencies or sets of conditions which, in the Administrations judgment constitute sufficient cause for absence from school.
All other reasons for being absent from school will be considered unexcused and may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the daily classroom work.

Following are examples of unexcused absences:
1. Working at home with no prior approval
2. Unapproved employment
3. Missing the bus or ride to school
4. Oversleeping
5. Hair appointments and similar activities
6. Car trouble *(see criteria below)
7. Individual recreation trips or unapproved vacations
8. Shopping
9. Job seeking
10. Senior pictures
11. No written excuse or phone call from parent or guardian when
student is absent
12. Any other absence classified as unexcused by the Principal or
Assistant Principal

*Situations which may endanger the safety and well-being of a student will be considered on an individual basis. Any student who is delayed by unexpected circumstances involving their transportation to school must have their parent/guardian contact the Assistant Principal's office for consideration as an
excused absence/tardy. back to top

PROCEDURES
*NOTE: The following policies are based upon a "regular school day", modifications will be made for
delayed-start days.
1. In case of a planned absence (doctor appointment, college visitation, job shadowing, etc.) the parent is to notify the school ahead of time, in writing, stating the reason and number of class periods or days the student is expected to miss.

2. In case of daily illness absences, the parent is to call the school office (935-0181) before 9:00 am. Requests for missed assignments may be made after two consecutive days.
3. If the school does not hear from the parents by 9:00 am, the school will try to reach the parent by telephone to learn the reason for the student's absence. If necessary, parents will be contacted at work.
4. If the school cannot reach the parent by telephone, a card will be placed in the mail that same day notifying the parent of the absence. This is in compliance with the Ohio Missing Child Law.
5. If the school has not had contact with the parent the student must bring in to the school office a parent signed note stating the specific reason for the absence.
STATEMENT OF THE REASON FOR THE ABSENCE IS IMPORTANT
Notes from the parents should include the child's full name, grade, and date of absence. The Assistant Principal determines whether or not an absence is excused.
6. Failure to follow these procedures will result in unexcused absences. Forgery of excuses will result in automatic consequences.
7. Students leaving school during the school day for planned reasons must report to the office with a note from parent before attending regular classes. The student should report to the office again to sign out at the designated time of departure.
8.. Following an absence from school, all students must report with parent note to the office to receive a slip for admission back into classes. Upon return from a medical, dental, or court appointment, students must bring an official note from their appointment to the main office to verify their absence.
Notes explaining or requesting absences MUST GIVE SPECIFIC REASONS so that decisions of excused or unexcused in compliance with Ohio attendance laws can be made.
9. The discipline structure will be applied to students who do not comply with attendance procedures. Refer also to school policy regarding eligibility to attend co-curricular/extracurricular activities. back to top

TARDIES/LATE ARRIVALS/HALF DAYS
1. Students who arrive after school is in session but before 8:oo am are considered "tardy" and should report to the office to get a tardy slip for admittance to the appropriate class. Tardies may or may not be
excused, depending on the reason, and tardy students need a written explanation or phone call from the parent. Without this parental contact, students will be considered unexcused. Upon the THIRD
UNEXCUSED TARDY TO FIRST PERIOD IN A SEMESTER, the student will receive one demerit and one detention. Each subsequent first period tardy will result in a demerit and detention.
2. Arriving to class on time is expected. Each classroom tardy periods 2-8 will be tallied and may result in consequences. *(See Chart Below)
An accumulation of tardies will result in the following consequences:
3 tardies Conference with Asst. Principal
5 tardies 1 Detention
8 tardies 2 Detentions
10 tardies 1 Saturday School
15 tardies 2 Saturday Schools
Accumulation of more tardies in a semester may result in additional consequences, which includes In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension.
3. Students who arrive at school between 8:00 am and 9:05 am are considered "late arrivals" and are excused or unexcused according to the same policies as specified above with tardies. A student's first
unexcused late arrival or unexcused half day will result in consequences, which will increase with
subsequent unexcused late arrivals.
4. Arrivals after 9:05 am but before 11:00 am are considered "half day absences" and will receive appropriate consequences if unexcused.
5. Students must be in attendance for at least four class periods to receive a half day of attendance credit. Entry after 11:00 will be charged a full day absence.
6. Any combination of absences exceeding 3 * hours in one day will be charged a full day absence. back to top

 

ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. When a student has accumulated FOUR ABSENCES due to parent-excused illness during a semester, a letter of caution will be mailed to the parents or guardian. The letter will state that the student will be
allowed only two more parent-excused absences for illness that semester and that subsequent absences for illness will require a physician's statement that the student is too ill to attend school.

 

2. A letter will be mailed to the parent/guardian of all students who have accumulated SIX ABSENCES due to parent-excused illness during a semester. The letter will inform the parent or guardian that all future
absences for illness that semester will be considered unexcused without a physician's statement verifying that the student is too ill to attend school. The letter will also remind parents that these unexcused
absences will warrant only partial credit for work missed on the day of absence.

 

3. Students who accumulate THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES DURING A SEMESTER will be reported to the Assistant Principal. The Assistant Principal shall warn the child and parents or guardian in writing of the legal consequence of truancy and require the parent or guardian to compel the child to attend school. If the attendance pattern is not reversed, a complaint against the parent or guardian will be filed in court under
Ohio law governing failure to send children to school.

 

4. Unexcused absences that are a result of TRUANCY may receive additional consequences and a loss of credit.

 

5. In accordance with Board Policy and OR3321.13 (B) (2) a student under the age of 18 years of age or older that is "habitually absent" may be withdrawn.

 

6. A student may make up work for credit if an absence from school is excused. The responsibility of obtaining assignments, receiving help, and turning in work missed due to absence belongs to the student, not the teacher. Beginning with the day after a student returns from an excused absence, if a student has been absent one day, that student will be given one additional day to make up the work; work for two days
of absence may be made up in two days, etc. A student not accepting this responsibility will not receive credit for the day's absence. A student who has been unexcused (other than for suspension out of school)
may request assignments and additional help in order to not fall behind and may receive partial credit up to 55%. back to top

 

FAMILY TRIPS
1. A student may be excused for a period not to exceed five school days to accompany parents on a trip. ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE BY THE STUDENT'S PARENTS WITH THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. All school work must be turned in prior to the student's leaving or
within a reasonable amount of time following the trip. Students will not be excused for this purpose unless they are accompanying their parents or have parent approval to accompany another adult under
extremely unusual or emergency circumstances. Trips are not likely to be approved during the following times: first two weeks of school (excluding one day related to the Labor Day week-end), last two weeks of
school, exam days, exam review days (two days prior to exams), large group testing days scheduled in advance on the school master calendar, and the last week of any grading period. Students not yet having passed proficiency tests should not expect to receive approved trips during the
testing weeks or during the two weeks prior to testing. Students should not expect to be approved for trips unless they are in acceptable academic and proficiency standing and have the approval of their
teachers. Requests for trips must be submitted in writing at least twoweeks in advance of the trip. back to top

 

COLLEGE VISIT RULES
a. Students must have credit status of a "Junior" or "Senior" upon application for college visit.
b. Student must be maintaining passing grades in ALL subjects at application and during dates of visitation. Student must be responsible for completing all missed assignments.
c. Applicants who have unexcused absences will not be allowed college visits during the 9 week period the unexcused absence occurred.
d. Any student receiving a Saturday detention or suspension or misconduct during the grading period of application may be denied visitation privileges for that grading period.
e. Juniors may apply for TWO visitations. Seniors may apply for THREE visitations.
f. Applicants must notify the attendance office and have all completed forms and applications turned into the Guidance Office two weeks prior to the visitation date. back to top

 

FIELDTRIPS/STATE SPONSORED TOURNAMENTS
1. Students must be eligible to attend academic fieldtrips; grades, attendance and conduct may be used as criteria for fieldtrips.
. 2. Tournaments (during school days) based on the following:
a. Fieldtrip ­ Student athlete who is competing and any team member who is not competing may be excused to attend a state tournament. Non-competitors must be maintaining academic eligibility and must bring a written parental excuse to the office 24 hours in advance.
b. Vacation Day ­Student who is not a team member may be excused to attend contests in which our athletes are competing provided they are maintaining passing grades in all subjects, good attendance and good conduct, and has notified the office 24 hours in advance in writing.
c. Student is responsible for all make up work after the fieldtrip. back to top

 

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

DUE PROCESS AND DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
Suspension and expulsion from school shall be used as a means of discipline for serious offenses against the welfare of the school or for violation of the rules of the Board of Education and only in cases where other forms of discipline are judged not to be sufficiently effective. For a violation of rules concerning drugs or alcohol, counseling may be required. back to top

 

SUSPENSION
1. Verify that there are sufficient grounds for suspension by
contacting the complaining teacher, pupil, or other school personnel. Interview any
witnesses identified by the complaining person.
2. Give the pupil written notice of intention to suspend him/her and
the reason(s) therefore and have the student acknowledge in writing receipt of the notice. If the
pupil refuses to sign the notice, the Building Administrator or Superintendent should note such refusal on the receipt and, if a witness is available, obtain the witness's signature on the receipt indicating the pupil's refusal to sign.
3. Permit the pupil an informal hearing before the Building Administrator to refute the charges against him/her through his/her own testimony and/or witnesses on his/her behalf.
4. If at the informal hearing, the pupil fails to disprove the charges to the satisfaction of the school official conducting the informal hearing, he/she shall be given a letter of suspension to be given to his/her parent(s), guardian, or custodian. The letter shall state:
1) the reason(s) for the suspension and its duration;
2) that the student or his parent(s), guardian, or custodian have the right to appeal such suspension to the Superintendent of Schools;
3) that the student has the right to be represented at the appeal hearing before the Superintendent of Schools; and
4) that the student, parent, guardian, or custodian has the right to request that such hearing be held in executive session.
5. Attempt to contact the parent(s) by phone to inform them of the suspension.
6. Send the pupil home at the close of the school day, if possible.
7. Hand deliver or mail a copy of the letter of suspension to the parent(s) and the Superintendent of Schools within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of suspension. If the letter of suspension is mailed to the parent(s) proof of
mailing should, whenever possible, be obtained through the postal service at the time of mailing. back to top

EXPULSION
The Superintendent of Schools may expel a pupil from school for a period not to exceed the remainder of the current semester. The Superintendent shall, prior to expelling the student from school:
1. Give the pupil and his/her parents written notice of the intention to expel, indicating the reason(s) therefore.
2. Notify the student, parent(s), guardian, or custodian of an opportunity to appear before the Superintendent or his designee and of the right to challenge the reason(s) for the intended expulsion. Such hearing shall not be earlier than
three (3) days nor later than five (5) days after the notice is given. However, an extension of time may
be given upon the request of a pupil, parent(s), guardian, custodian or representative after which the Superintendent and/or his designee may establish a new time and place for the hearing
3. Permit the pupil and his/her parent(s), guardian, or custodian such hearing before t he Superintendent or his designee to refute the charges against him/her through his/her own testimony and/or witnesses on his/her behalf.
4. If, at the hearing, the pupil fails to disprove the charges to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or his designee conducting the hearing, the pupil shall be given a letter of expulsion to be given to his/her parent(s), guardian, or
custodian. In the event parent(s), guardian, or custodian appear at the hearing before the Superintendent, a copy of the letter of expulsion shall be given to him/her/them. Such letter shall state:

1) The reason(s) for the expulsion;
2) that the student or his parent(s), guardian, or custodian have the right to appeal such expulsion to the Board of Education or its designee;
3) that the student has the right to be represented at the appeal hearing before the Board of Education or its designee; and
4) that the student, parent(s), guardian, or custodian has the right to request that such hearing be held in executive session.
5. Attempt to contact the parent(s) by phone to inform them of the expulsion.
6. Hand deliver or mail a copy of the letter of expulsion the parent(s), and the Superintendent of Schools within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of expulsion. If the letter of expulsion is mailed to the parent(s), proof of mailing should, whenever possible, be obtained through the postal service at the time of mailing.

 

REMOVAL OF A DISRUPTIVE PUPIL
Removal by Principal, Superintendent, or Assistant Principal A Superintendent, Principal, or Assistant Principal shall cause the Immediate removal from school of a pupil whose conduct poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process of the school, endangering other pupils, teachers or other school employees, or damaging school property. The suspension procedure set forth in Section "A" shall be invoked in
lieu of removal under this Section "C" if at all possible. If removal by the Superintendent, Principal, or Assistant Principal is necessary, then the following procedure will be followed.
1. If it is probable that the pupil may be subject to suspension:
a. Notify the pupil in writing by hand delivery or mail (if mail is used obtain proof of mailing from the postal service if available) of the reason(s) for and the time and place of hearing as soon as practicable, but in any event, prior to the hearing provided for hereafter;
b. Permit the pupil an informal hearing within seventy-two (72) hours of the initial removal. Said hearing to be conducted in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section A (3);
c. Thereafter, follow the procedures set forth in Section A (4) through
A(7).
2. If it is probable that the pupil may be subject to expulsion:
a. Notify the pupil and his/her parent(s), guardian, or custodian in writing by hand delivery or mail (if mail is used obtain proof of mailing from the postal service if available) of the reason(s) for removal and the timeand place of the hearing as soon as practicable, but in any event, prior to the hearing provided for hereafter.
b. Permit the pupil and his/her parent(s), guardian, or custodian a hearing within seventy-two (72) hours of the initial removal. Said hearing to be conducted in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section B (3);
c. Thereafter, follow the procedures set forth in Section B (4) through B (6).

 

Removal by Teacher
A teacher may remove a pupil whose conduct is disruptive of a curricular or co-curricular activity under his/her supervision. Under such circumstances, the teacher shall notify the Principal that the pupil is being removed from the class and/or activity and being sent to the office. The teacher shall notify the Principal in writing by the end of the school day the reason(s) for the removal. If the Principal returns the pupil to the teacher's classroom and/or activity without having conducted a hearing in which the teacher has participated, the Principal shall submit in writing to the teacher the reason(s) for such action. If the removal is upheld by the Principal, the procedures for notice and hearing outlined in Sections C (1) or C (2), as appropriate, shall be followed.
3. At any hearing regarding removal under this Section C, any person, including a teacher, who ordered, caused, or requested the removal, shall be present.

 

Removal for Less than Twenty-four (24) hours
Removal of a student from curricular or co-curricular activities for a period of less than twenty-four (24) hours is permissible without the necessity of following any of the above prescribed procedures.back to top

 

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONS
1. Detentions may be assigned for various forms of misbehavior. All
detentions assigned, however, carry one demerit for each detention. All detentions assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal will be served for 30 minutes in the Detention Hall (Room 101) from 2:35-3:05 pm. Students will be given at least 24 hours notice to arrange transportation. It is the student's responsibility to notify the parents or guardian of the above action. Participation in after school activities will not excuse any student from a detention. If the student has a valid appointment after school, a note from home explaining the situation should be presented to the Assistant Principal on the day of the assigned detention. The detention will then be reassigned. Other reasons which might be cause for reassigning a detention will be determined by the principal. Failure to serve detentions on the assigned dates may result in the following disciplinary procedure
1st Violation ­ 2 detentions/2 demerits
2nd Violation ­ Saturday School
Repeated violations may result in additional consequences.
2. Teachers have the authority to assign "classroom detentions" to be served after school in their classroom. Teacher detentions are assigned for up to 30 minutes. Failure to serve a teacher assigned detention may result in additional consequences. back to top

 

DETENTION RULES
a. Students serving detention time must be in the assigned room and seated by 2:35 pm. Late arrivals may not be allowed to serve their detention and will be reported to the Assistant Principal. b. NO SLEEPING, NO TALKING at anytime during the detention.
c. Students are expected to bring educational material to work on while serving the detention. No cards, games or videos or other recreational material are permitted in detention.
d. NO RESTROOM BREAKS.
e. The detention monitor has complete authority.

 

SATURDAY DETENTION
1. Saturday Detention is held from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon in Room 101.
2. The only valid excuses from this Saturday Detention are illness and emergency. If the student has not been excused in advance by the Principal, parents must call Mr. Knickerbocker on the following school day to explain their child's absence. Without notification from the parents and approval from the Assistant Principal, absence from Saturday Detention is unexcused. 3. Non-attendance or unexcused absence from Saturday Detention will result in one or more of the following: additional Saturday Detention, S.A.C. days, or Out of School Suspension.
4. Saturday School students should arrive on time, doors will be locked at 8:01 am. Late students will not be admitted and tardiness may result in additional Saturday Schools or additional consequences.
5. The student or parent must furnish transportation for Saturday School. Saturday School students must be off premises by 12:10 pm
6. Students must come prepared with enough school work to keep busy for the entire four hours of attendance. Not having enough homework, arriving after 8:00 am, being uncooperative, causing a disturbance, talking, sleeping, listening to music, eating, drinking, or looking at magazines or books that are not subscribed to by our school or are not approved by the monitor will not be permitted. Non-compliance will result in one or more of the following: the student being sent home, additional Saturday Detention, or Suspension.
7. Any Saturday Detention not completed prior to the last day of school for the school year may result in summer school detention days, or may be reassigned at the beginning of the following school year. 8. Permission must be obtained from the supervisor to sharpen pencils, go to the restroom, or leave the assigned seating for any reason. Such permission will be kept to a minimum.
9. The High School Code of Conduct and dress code will be in effect for all students who attend Saturday Detention.back to top

 

IN-SCHOOL-DETENTION (S.A.C.) SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT CLASSROOM
1. The S.A.C. is an alternative to out of school suspension.
2. Assignment to the S.A.C. is considered an excused absence from school.
3. The S.A.C. is operated by the Assistant Principal and a certified teacher.
4. Students assigned to the S.A.C. will be given the opportunity to collect all their homework and complete all school assignments for credit.
5. The S.A.C. is held in a designated area, at the high school.
6. Students assigned to the S.A.C. must complete all assignments, failure to comply with instructions or misbehavior while in the S.A.C. may result in the assignment of additional days in the S.A.C. and/or referral to the Assistant Principal for further disciplinary action. 7. Attendance on assigned days is mandatory.
8. Students assigned to the S.A.C. are given a detailed list of rules explaining all expectations and procedures for S.A.C. *Please feel free to contact the Principal's office for any further questions about the S.A.C. DRESS
Each student should show good taste in dress, which means neatness, simplicity and appropriateness, and each student should be well groomed and clean.
a) No bare midriffs, hats, hoods, bandannas, sweatpants, or obscene patches or lettering of clothes are allowed.
b) Clothing that advertises any form of alcohol, tobacco or drugs is unacceptable Beards are not acceptable.
c) Mustaches are acceptable, however sideburns are not to extend downward beyond the corner of the mouth.
d) Basketball type shirts (tank tops) are acceptable if a T-shirt is worn underneath, under garments should be completely covered at all times.
e) Gang related apparel is prohibited.
f) Students are expected to choose clothing that reflects proper fit and form for school.
Students should not wear excessively short skirts nor wear ragged clothing with excessive tears or holes.
g) Coats, scarves, gloves, sunglasses and other clothing accessories should be kept in student lockers. Loose hanging wallet chains are not permitted.
h) Excessive tattooing and body piercing that present health concerns, safety hazards, or creates unnecessary distractions is prohibited.
Note: Appropriate shorts and other shortened garments will only be permitted from the beginning of school through September 30 and starting on May 1 to the end of the school year. (Cutoffs, boxers and biker shorts are not permitted).
Students who do not meet standards of appropriate school dress will be requested to change. Time that is spent out of class due to dress code violations will be considered unexcused.
NOTE: The determination of the appropriateness of dress will be conducted by the administration.back to top

 

VIOLATIONS:
A violation of any of the following rules will result in disciplinary action which may include after school detention, Saturday detention, S.A.C. or suspension of up to ten (10) days and/or expulsion.
A student shall not engage in any type of conduct not specifically set forth below which is harmful to school district property, school district personnel, or other students, which is not in compliance with socially accepted standards of behavior.
1. Disruption of or Interference with Curricular or Co-curricular Activities.
A student shall not by use of violence, force, coercion, threat, demonstration, false alarm, vulgar obscene language or gestures or printed material, ignition of firecrackers, ignition of smokebombs, ignition of fires, distribution of printed matter which may incite others to violent or disruptive conduct, or in any other manner cause material disruption or interference with curricular or co-curricular activities.
2. Damage to School Property.
A student shall not damage or attempt to damage or steal or attempt to steal any school property. School property includes, but is not limited to buildings, school grounds, busses, supplies and equipment.
3. Damage to Private Property.
A student shall not damage or attempt to damage or steal or attempt to steal private property of any school district employee, student or school organization.
4. Fighting
A student shall not assault, threaten, or behave in such a way as causes, or could cause, physical injury, or produce fear of physical injury, to any school district employee at any time. A student shall not assault, threaten, or behave in such a way as causes, or could cause, physical injury, or produce fear of physical injury, to any student or other person on school premises, while in the custody and control of the school, or in the course of a school-related activity home or away.
5. Dangerous Weapons and Instruments
A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, or conceal any object which is intended for the purpose of inflicting bodily harm to others on school premises or while attending school events away from the school grounds.
6. Narcotics, Drugs, or Alcoholic Beverages
A student shall not possess, use, transfer, conceal, sell, attempt to sell, deliver, or be under the influence of narcotics, drugs, or alcohol, or in any manner engage in drug abuse while on school property or attending any school-related function. The above sentence does not apply to possession or proper use of prescription drugs under a doctor's orders.
7. Conduct Towards School Personnel
A student shall not verbally abuse or threaten any authorized school personnel, including use of inappropriate pictures, gestures, or written documents.
8. Insubordination
A student shall not fail to comply with reasonable directions of authorized school personnel during any period of time when the student is under the authority of school personnel.
9. Smoking and Tobacco
Student smoking and possession of any form of tobacco is prohibited in school, on school grounds, at all school sponsored functions, including both home and away activities. Students are not to smoke in the immediate area around the school grounds.
10. Attendance
A student shall not be absent from school for any unauthorized reason. A student, once present at school should not be absent from any assigned class or classes, or leave school without first receiving proper authorization.
11. Threats or Intimidation of Others
A student shall not attempt to intimidate, bully, harass, or extort
favors or property
from any other student or any school district personnel.
12. School Records
A student shall not remove or alter any school records belonging to the school or to school district employees. Nor shall a student possess, transmit, or conceal without authorization, any school record belonging to the school or to a school district employee.
13. Improper Social Behavior
A student shall not expose any part of his/her anatomy in any socially deviant manner while under jurisdiction of the school or at any authorized school function. No student shall engage in any sexual conduct or engage in any amorous physical contact with any other person while under jurisdiction of the school. While on school premises or at any authorized school function, a student shall not verbally, in writing, or by other action, suggest a sexual relationship with a school employee another student or engage in an improper display of affection with another student.
14. Repeated Violation of Misconduct Rules
A student shall not repeatedly violate the misconduct rules set forth below. Two or more violations of the same misconduct rule, or two or more violations of any different misconduct rules, during the same school year, may be treated as a major violation of this Code and may result in suspension or expulsion.
15. Abidance with Sanctions/Abetting
A student shall not refuse to abide by any punishment meted out by the school administration, any teacher, or any court order related to school activities. Furthermore, if it is determined that a student has willfully involved themselves in aiding or abetting another student in a misconduct, they will receive appropriate consequences.
16. Reckless Driving
A student shall not operate any vehicle or motorcycle on school premises at excessive speed or in any other reckless manner.
17. Trespassing
A student shall not enter or remain upon the premises of a school building unless under the supervision of authorized school district personnel.
18. Academic Integrity/Classroom Conduct
a. Students will not cheat on assignments, tests, quizzes, class projects or other academic material.
b. Proper preparation for class; students are expected to bring pencil/pen, paper, textbook, workbooks and other materials to class each day and to participate as directed by the teacher.
c. Students will not sleep in class nor disrupt class or behave in such a way as to prevent others from learning; including excessive talking or working on assignments from other classes without permission.
19. Harassment (any unwanted attention)
a. Sexual references; any conduct involving "inappropriate touching", sexually explicit material, gender related threats, or other intimidating material that causes another person to feel unsafe or uncomfortable will not be tolerated.
b. Written notes, graphic pictures, suggestive comments or gestures that are interpreted as insults or harassment will receive appropriate consequences.
c. Race related misconduct will be considered harassment. Racial slurs, racist pictures, racially based intimidation or any other conduct intended to be racially discriminatory or prejudicial will not be tolerated.
d. Hazing ­ any coercive, manipulative behavior causing feeling of intimidation.
20. Discourteous and Inappropriate Behavior
A student shall not use profane language or rude behavior.
A student shall not engage in excessive displays of affection.
A student shall not be repeatedly tardy without written excuse.
A student shall not engage in any form of gambling.
A student shall not use any but his/her assigned locker.
A student shall not forge any signature for any reason.
A student shall not park his/her car in any unauthorized area.
A student shall not lie to an administrator, teacher or any other staff member.
A student shall not loiter in the halls, restrooms, or unsupervised areas of school buildings or property during regular classroom hours.
A student shall refrain from running in the halls or throwing any object in the halls or rooms of the school.
A student shall wait his/her turn in the lunch line.
A student shall not carry food or drink out of the lunchroom without official permission.
A student shall not litter.
21. Counterfeit Drugs/Retail Substances/Prescription Medication
Am. HB 535 amended Section 2929.01, and enacted Section 2925.37, O.R.C. to prohibit making, selling, and possessing counterfeit drugs and related tools.
A. The provisions of the bill that must be explained to students deal with O.R.C. sections regarding the making, selling, consuming and possessing counterfeit drugs and related tools, and the respective penalties involved with each infraction.
"Counterfeit Controlled Substance" is defined in the following ways:
1) any drug or drug container or label that bears a trademark, trade name or other identifying used without the owner of the rights to such trademark's authorization
2) any unmarked or unlabeled substance that is represented to be a controlled ubstance that is manufactured, processed, packed or distributed by a person other than the person with the legal rights to manufacture, process, pack or distribute.
3) any substance that is represented to be a controlled substance but is not a controlled substance or is a different substance.
4) any substance other than a controlled substance that a reasonable person would believe to be a controlled substance because of its similarity in shape, size, and color, or its marking, labeling, packaging, distribution, or the price for which it is sold or offered for sale.
B. The following penalties relate to the making, selling and possession of counterfeit drugs:
1. Possession of a counterfeit controlled substance -- misdemeanor of the first degree, if second offense a felony of the fourth degree.
2. Making, selling, offering to sell or delivering any known counterfeit controlled substance making, possessing, selling, offering to sell or delivering any device that is known to be used to print or reproduce a trademark upon a counterfeit drug (trafficking in counterfeit controlled substances) -- a felony of the fourth degree for a first offense, and a felony of the third degree for subsequent offenses.
3. Selling, offering to sell, giving or delivering any counterfeit controlled substance to a person under eighteen (aggravated trafficking) -- a felony of the third degree, and a felony f the second degree for subsequent offenses.
4. Representing a counterfeit controlled substance as a controlled substance by describing its effects as if it were a controlled substance (promoting and encouraging drug abuse)-- a felony of the their degree, and a felony of the second degree for subsequent offenses.
5. Falsely representing or advertising a counterfeit controlled substance as a controlled substance (fraudulent drug advertising) -- a felony of the fourth degree, and a felony of the third degree for subsequent offenses.
C. Any student who improperly sells, possesses or dispenses, "over-the- counter" retail or prescription substances to other students will be considered in violation of the code of conduct and will receive appropriate consequences.
l. Any unauthorized medication on school ground or at school events is prohibited.
2. Students should not possess or consume any retail or prescription medication without office approval.back to top

 

MEMORANDUM TO PARENTS REGARDING SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ON DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
In accordance with Federal Law, the Board of Education prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of drugs by students on school grounds, in school or school-approved vehicles, or at any school-related event. Drugs includes any alcoholic beverage, anabolic steroid, dangerous controlled substance as defined by State statute, or substance that could be considered a "look-a-like" controlled substance. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all students. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with due process and as specified in the student handbooks, up to and including expulsion from school. When required by State law, the District will also notify law enforcement officials. The District is concerned about any student who is a victim of alcohol or drug abuse and will facilitate the process by which he/she receives help through programs and services available in the community. Students and their parents should contact the school principal or counseling office whenever such help is needed.NOTE: The administration reserves the authority to use appropriate discretion (based on Ohio Revised Code and Board Policy) in determining consequences for any misconduct not specifically listed within these pages.back to top

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Student Activities - It is a known fact that co-curricular activities are vital to a well rounded education in addition to the academic areas. We, at Willard High School, feel it to be most important for each student to become active in one or more of the following clubs, organizations and activities. For membership procedures, contact the sponsor or the administration.

 

Student Council
The Student Council consists of a maximum of thirty-six members: eight from each class, a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer who are chosen by election of the entire student body. Any student may petition to run for Student Council or class office. The purpose of the Student Council is to establish a united, central advisory body to direct student activities, to provide training and instruction in the principles and practice of representative government and to foster friendly relations between teachers and students.

 

Class Officers - Class officers shall consist of a President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Senior Class will also have the
office of Social Chairman. Any student may petition to run for a class
office (or) student council. Class officers will be elected at the
beginning of the new school year.

 

Band - Members of each of the four grades will compose the high school band. Summer rehearsals will be required. Enrollment in band will be determined by the director at the beginning of the school year, except for students transferring who will try out at the time of enrollment. Students must register for band in the same manner and time that other courses are selected.

 

Symphonic Orchestra - Symphonic Orchestra is composed of students in the four grades of the high school. All string students are expected to belong to the organization providing they can meet the required ability level of performance, which will be determined after audition at the beginning of the school year. Woodwind, brass and percussion members are selected students from the high school band. Five weeks of summer rehearsals are required. Students must register for orchestra in the same manner and time that other courses are selected.

 

Symphonic Choirs - The Symphonic Choirs are a select group open to
students in grades 9 - 12. One must try out for the choir director and
meet certain standards to become a member of this organization.
Students must register for the choirs in the same manner and time that
other courses are selected.

 

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) - "Towards New Horizons" is the national goal of FCCLA. To promote a growing appreciation of the change of roles in homemaking is the purpose of this organization. Membership is open to students who are enrolled or have taken a senior high home economics course. Meetings will be held monthly.

 

Future Farmers of America (FFA) - This organization provides an opportunity to train the student as a farmer and a farm citizen. Meetings will be held twice a month during the school year and once each month during the summer.

 

National Honor Society - The Willard High School National Honor Society Chapter is governed by the National NHS Constitution. Local needs and conditions are addressed as follows: A. Administration
The National Council and NASSP Board of Directors are responsible for administering the affairs of the National Honor Society. Locally, the principal reserves the right to approve all activities and decisions of the chapter, except in the case of a dismissal appeal through normal school district channels. The Chapter adviser is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the chapter. The faculty council establishes, implements, and reviews selection and dismissal procedures.

 

Membership Eligibility
The NHS constitution provides eligibility for sophomores, juniors and seniors. However, local chapters may decide to limit eligibility to one or a combination of these grade levels, in its bylaws. Freshmen are not eligible for NHS membership. Willard High School inducts only juniors and seniors.

 

Activities
The chapter annually will determine and describe which projects the group will undertake. All members must participate in the chapter project and other projects that reflect their own interest and talents.

 

Discipline and Dismissal
The chapter adviser monitors members for compliance with obligations. Members may receive a limited number of warnings to be determined by the faculty council, for any infractions. For flagrant violations of civil law or school rules, no warning is necessary. A variety of disciplinary measures can be taken by the faculty council and adviser, with dismissal reserved for flagrant or chronic offenders. Members who face dismissal must be given an opportunity to address the faculty council regarding their infraction before they are dismissed. Dismissal is never automatic. The dismissal procedure shall be described in writing to those who request it. Dismissal should be used sparingly by the faculty council. Other disciplinary measures (loss of privileges for a specified amount of time, special counseling, etc.) are more appropriate for most situations. The emphasis in both selection and dismissal shall be on the development and consistent use of a clear, objective, fair, and non-discriminatory process that is well understood by all concerned.

 

Guidelines for Selection
Selection is based on four criteria: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. To fulfill the scholarship requirements, students must have a cumulative scholastic average of 3.5 or the equivalent standard of excellence. This is the minimum cumulative scholarship requirement, it must be cumulative based on the average and it must apply to all candidates in the school. The faculty council may also weight courses or require a certain number of prerequisite academic courses. Rules such as "no grades below B" may not apply. Qualified students are selected for NHS membership by a majority vote of the faculty council on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service and character. The faculty council develops working definitions of these criteria and provides some objective measure of the student's qualifications in each of the areas.

 

Cheerleaders - Cheerleaders for the following year are chosen after attending clinics and a tryout in the spring of the year. Promoting school spirit both at pep rallies and at games is the primary goal of the cheerleading squads. Cheerleaders are selected mainly for football and boys basketball. Any additional work is at the discretion of the advisor.

 

Yearbook/School Newspaper - Our yearbook and school newspaper are published by members of the "publications" staff. The yearbook contains pictures of all phases of school activities. The yearbook delivery date is delayed until early fall each year because of spring pictures which are important in making a yearbook complete. The school newspaper will be provided on a regular basis as determined by the advisor. All school publications are subject to the editorial control of school authorities. The production and/or distribution of any unauthorized publications are prohibited.

 

Assemblies -The assembly schedule at Willard High School is developed with the idea that some of our assemblies should offer an opportunity for self expression and to promote school spirit while other assemblies include motivational speakers and educational programs. It is expected that high school students will demonstrate courtesy and appropriate behavior at all assemblies.

 

Club Activity Calendar - All club activities must be approved by the Principal and are to be posted on the monthly school calendar by the administration, through the advisor.

 

Dance Policies - The dances at Willard High School are for Willard High School students and their dates. Once a student enters the dance, he/she may not leave the building. If he or she does, they are not to return to the dance. An organization wishing to sponsor a dance must schedule such dances through their sponsor and administration. All contracts must be approved and signed by the advisor and administration. No dances will be permitted on an evening prior to a school day. Dances must be over by eleven o'clock, unless otherwise approved. Adequate chaperones will be required in advance of the dance. Dress for the prom shall be semi-formal to formal.

 

Athletics - Willard High School offers a well-rounded interscholastic athletic program for all students. Boys may compete in football, golf or cross country in the fall; basketball, swimming or wrestling in the winter; and track, baseball, or tennis in the spring. Girls may compete in tennis, golf, cross country or volleyball in the fall; basketball or swimming in the winter; and track or softball in the spring. Willard High School is a member of one of the oldest and most prestigious conferences for our size school in the State of Ohio. The other member schools of the Northern Ohio League (N.O.L.) are: Bellevue "Redmen", Bucyrus "Redmen", Galion "Tigers", Norwalk "Truckers", Shelby "Whippets", Tiffin Columbian "Tornadoes", and Upper Sandusky "Rams". No student is officially a member of a team until the first contest for that squad. After the first contest if a student quits the squad they may not try-out for another sport or participate in any school sponsored recreational program or weight lifting until the conclusion of the regular season of their original sports.
O.H.S.A.A. has established Rules and Regulations governing non-interscholastic participation, instructional programs and non-contract periods. If a student is deemed ineligible because of grades he may not participate in any co-curricular games or events in the following grading period. Furthermore, there is to be no practice or participation in a recreational school program or weightlifting unless the student is following the board approved policy for reinstatement. No student may participate in an athletic contest or scrimmage unless his or her eligibility has been reinstated by the building principal and the student athlete meets all other requirements of the OHSAA. If there are any questions on athletics, students are asked to either see the respective head coach or the Athletic Director.back to top

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Co-curricular activities are an important part of the total school program in the Willard City Schools. They should neither have precedence over other educational activities nor should they be considered unworthy of educational attention. We believe co-curricular activities are in harmony with the educational objectives and philosophy of the school district. All students participating in co-curricular activities in the Willard City Schools must adhere to the following general policies:

 

A. Rules of the OHSAA and Willard Board of Education
All students participating in co-curricular activities will abide by the Constitution and Rules of the pertinent national or state governing body or association and to all rules and regulations set forth in the Willard High School Code of Conduct.

 

B. Eligibility
To be academically eligible to participate in any co-curricular activity in a nine week grading period, the student must have received passing grades in all courses which he/she is enrolled.
Academic Eligibility (over and above OHSAA guidelines): Willard City Schools has in effect a "No Pass-No Play" Policy and a minimum GPA of 1.3 as a quarterly grade point requirement. The minimum grade point requirement goes into effect after the results of the first grading period are obtained and impacts students beginning the second grading period. Also any student earning a "F" in any subject is ineligible for athletic competition for the next grading period. Students may re-establish their eligibility if they meet the requirements outlined in the next section. (see: Reinstatement of Eligibility).. Any student-athlete receiving a failing grade will be assigned to a mandatory study table until said grade(s) is raised to a passing level. In lieu of a study table, a student-athlete may schedule and attend two weekly conferences with the instructor of the class in question. An unexcused absence from a study table or conference could result in ineligibility for the next athletic contest. Tardiness, lack of study or study materials will be dealt with on an individual basis and may result in loss of eligibility.

 

C. Reinstatement of Eligibility may be granted to a student-athlete who has one "F" if the following conditions are met in a satisfactory manner: (NOTE: a student with more than one "F" does not qualify for reinstatement.)
1. The student meets the standards of eligibility established by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
2. The student-athlete attends and successfully participates in the "study table" program or other approved study programs at least two times per week. (Approval must come from the principal, assistant principal or athletic director.)
3. The student athlete is passing all classes at the midterm and to pass all classes during the weekly eligibility check administered by the athletic department and the minimum level of a 1.3 grade point average standard is met.
4. The student and his or her parent or guardian agrees to the above terms and are made aware that failure to meet the standards established will result in the denial of participation for the remainder of the grading period and until passing grades are received in all classes and the minimum 1.3 grade point average requirement is met.
5. The minimum 1.3 grade point average requirement will be in effect beginning the second grading period. G.P.A. earned the first grading period will establish the standard for eligibility the second grading period. Upon the recommendation of the teacher, certain students involved in extracurricular activities may qualify for an Assurance Contract. Having consulted with parents, coaches, advisors, and the administration, a student with a failing grade may be referred for a contract. The Assurance contract is available only during the regular school year and is intended to be a temporary agreement allowing a student in need to restore their eligibility. If conditions of the contract are not met, the student will remain ineligible.back to top

 

FORMS AND RELEASES
Before a student may participate in any co-curricular conditioning and practice, he/she must have the following information to the proper officials. (This includes transfer students.)
1. In the case of athletics, the Ohio High School Athletic Association health questionnaire and physical examination card with student, parent, and physician's signature to Director of Athletics.
2. In the case of athletics, the Insurance Release forms with insurance information, signature, and date to Director of Athletics.
3. A copy of the Emergency Medical Notification Form to the activity advisor or coach.
4. The Code of Conduct Acknowledgment signed by the student and parent/guardian on file in the school office. back to top

 

PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS
A. Attendance
A student is expected to attend all classes on his/her schedule on the day of a scheduled activity and on the next school day following the activity. Habitual absence before and after an activity may result in suspension from participation.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND, PRACTICE OR PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY A STUDENT MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR SIX (6) FULL CLASSES ON THAT DAY UNLESS THE ADMINISTRATION HAS APPROVED OTHERWISE.
Exceptions to this rule for good and sufficient reasons must be approved by the Building Administration.
B. Attendance at Practices and Meetings
Members are expected to be present at all practices, meetings, contests, and special occasions unless excused by the advisor.
C. Care of School Equipment
The student is responsible for all equipment issued to him/her. Lost, stolen or damaged equipment must be paid for by the student or his parents before any grades are issued. .No equipment will be issued to a student for any other sports season if that student has not paid for or turned in equipment that was issued from a previous season which may have been misplaced, lost or stolen.
D. Transportation to Contests
All members will travel to and from out-of-town contests by means of the transportation provided or organized by the school.
E. Medical Release to Again Participate
If a student is injured or ill and is denied participation by a physician, he/she shall be denied participation in co-curricular activities until the denying physician permits participation in writing and said statement is presented to the activity advisor.
F. Personal Conduct
Participation in co-curricular activities in the Willard City Schools is a privilege and the participants must earn the right to represent the Willard City Schools by conducting themselves in such a way that the image of the Willard City School District would not be tarnished in any manner. Any participant whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit upon himself/herself, the activity, or the Willard City Schools whether or not such activity takes place during or outside school hours and sessions of the activity will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the advisor, and/or the Building Administrator.
G. Use of Tobacco, Alcohol or Drugs
Selling, supplying, or transmitting of any illegal drugs or look-alike drugs will result in immediate dismissal from the team and non-participation in athletics and co-curricular activities for one (1) year.
Athletes and participants in co-curricular activities shall be disciplined for:
1) unauthorized drug use, abuse, and/or possession,
2) drinking of any alcoholic beverage,
3) smoking or use of tobacco in any form,
4) attendance where alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are being consumed.
When the student recognizes that alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are being consumed, the student must leave the area immediately and should call their coach or advisor.
Self-Referral Policy
Self-referral, by definition, is when the student/athlete and/or parent/guardian initiates contact with the coach/advisor or administrator in seeking assistance with a drug, alcohol, or tobacco problem. (The self-referral option will be available only if the athlete in question can provide school officials with substantial evidence that demonstrates every possible effort was made to contact school personnel in a reasonable amount of time.) The self-referral option may be used one time only in the student's athletic career and is not applicable when the athlete is caught in violation by an administrator, coach, or law enforcement official. Self-referral will not be considered a violation of the Athletic Code of Conduct if the four Steps for Reinstatement are initiated. Self-referral will result in no denial of the privilege of participation. However, denial of athletic awards and participation in future sports or activities will be restricted unless satisfactory progress toward the completion of the Steps for Reinstatement is being made.
1. Fifteen (15) hours of community service.
2. Pre-assessment meeting with the high school principal, parent(s) and student.
3. Completion of counseling recommendations as determined by the high school principal and the guidance department, including if applicable: Alcohol/Drug use: Participation in the Willard High School Insight program or other acceptable program approved by the administration. Tobacco use: Participation in a tobacco education instructional program approved by the administration.
4. Practice attendance required.
5. Denial of athletic award and participation in future sports restricted until satisfactory completion of items two through six. No Self-Referral - First Offense during High School Career:
Choice 1 - Penalty
Non-participation in athletics or co-curricular activities for one (1) year from the date of the infraction.
Choice 2
1. Denial of the privilege of participation on a team or activity for 20% of the season's total contests or term of office beginning immediately. If less than 20% of the current season remains, then the remaining penalty will be applied to the next sport season in which the athlete participates.
2. Practice attendance required.
3. Loss of a varsity leadership position.
Steps for Reinstatement
1. Twenty (20) hours of community service.
2. Pre-assessment meeting with the high school principal, parent(s) and student.
3. Completion of counseling recommendations as determined by the high school principal and the guidance department, including if applicable:
Alcohol/Drug use: Participation in the Willard High School Insight program or other acceptable program approved by the administration.
Tobacco use: Participation in a tobacco education instructional program approved by the administration.
4. Failure to complete choice two (2) results in automatic choice one (1).
No Self-Referral - Second Offense in High School Career: Choice 1
Non-participation in athletics or activities for one (1) year.

 

Choice 2
1. Denial of the privilege of participation on a team or activity for 40% of the season's total contests or term of office beginning immediately. If less than 40% of the current season remains, then the remaining penalty will be applied to the next sport season in which the athlete participates.
2. Practice attendance required.
3. Loss of a varsity leadership position.
Steps for Reinstatement
1. Twenty (20) hours of community service.
2. Pre-assessment meeting with the high school principal, parent(s) and student.
3. Completion of counseling recommendations as determined by the high school principal and the guidance department, including if applicable:
Alcohol/Drug use: Participation in the Willard High School Insight program or other acceptable program approved by the administration.
Tobacco use: Participation in a tobacco education instructional program approved by the administration.
4. Failure to complete choice two (2) results in automatic choice one (1).
No Self-Referral - Third Offense in High School Career:
Athletic and co-curricular participation denied for the remainder of high school career.
Appeal
A student/athlete may appeal a decision to the high school principal within five (5) school days of the date of the original notification. The decision of the building principal may be appealed to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) school days of the date of notification by the high school principal. The decision of the Superintendent may be appealed to the Board of Education within five (5) school days of the date of notification by the Superintendent.

 

H. Quitting a Team
No student is officially a member of a team until the first contest for that squad. After the first contest if a student quits the squad they may not try-out for another sport or participate in any school sponsored recreational program

I. Letters, Awards, etc.
Letters and awards will be given as specified by the school award program and at the appropriate recognition activity as determined by the school administration. All participants are expected at these programs just the same as they would be expected at a practice or meeting.

J. Team, Squad, or Activity and Individual Discipline (Minor Infractions) Each advisor/coach will have discipline rules for minor infractions such as inattention to directions, horseplay, tardiness to practice, etc. These rules shall be put in writing and approved by the building administrator and advisor and distributed to all respective participants. They shall also be on file in the advisor/coach and administrative offices.

 

K. Temporary Removal from a Team, Squad or Activity
Temporary removal will be made by the advisor of the activity/coach or building administrator. The building administrator will confer with the advisor/coach before action is taken. Causes for temporary suspensions may include but not be limited to the following:
1. Failing Grades
2. Personal Misconduct (Students are ineligible for practice or contests during periods of suspension either in or out of school.)
3. Unexcused Absences from Meetings or Practices
4. Violations of Co-Curricular Policies
5. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Temporary removal may also be invoked during that period of investigation in which a student may be removed from an activity. A student participant suspended under this section shall be allowed the rights of due process as listed in Section XVI of this agreement.

 

L. Removal from a Team, Squad or Activity
Removal from an activity will be made by the advisor of the activity/coach and building administrator. The building administrator will confer with the advisor/coach before any removal action is taken. Causes for removal from an activity may include but not be limited to the following:
1. The use or possession of any form of tobacco, illegal use or possession of alcohol, drugs and marijuana. See Violations of the Use of Tobacco, Alcohol or Drugs.
2. Continued violations of the Willard High School Code of Conduct.
3. Repeated violations of individual co-curricular activity policies.
4. Personal misconduct that involves police or court action either during or outside school hours and sessions of the activity.
5. Verbal or physical attack upon an opponent, contest official, teacher, fan, coach, advisor or any other person.
6. Violations of the "Use of Tobacco, Alcohol or Drug Policy" M.. Due Process A student shall be given notice of an advisor/coaches' intention to remove him/her and the reasons for such a removal. Parents should be notified by mail of such a removal. The student and his/her parent of guardian have the right to an informal hearing before the advisor/coach to review the incident(s). The request for a hearing should take place within two (2) days of the receipt of the notice of removal.
Appeal Board
If the parent or guardian wishes to appeal the final decision of the advisor/coach, the student must appeal within five (5) days of the informal hearing with the advisor/coach. The appeal board shall be made up of the principal, the assistant principal, and the athletic director. Notice of the appeal board shall be given to the parent or guardian within five (5) days of the appeal board hearing. The decision of the appeals board (principal) may be appealed to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) school days of the date of notification. The decision of the superintendent may be appealed to the Board of Education within five (5) days of the date of notification by the superintendent.back to top

ALMA MATER
Oh, Willard High forever
Our alma mater dear,
We crown thee fairest high school,
Thy name we love to hear,
In long, long years remember,
Our hearts will cling to thee
Oh, Willard High forever,
Our praises to thee.FIGHT SONG
Fight! Fight! Fight !
For dear old Willard,
Play hard to win,
We're here to cheer you,
Keep on fighting and we'll never
fear to cheer you.
Fight! Fight! Fight!
For dear old Willard
Loyal and true,
Never quit fighting,
And you will win.

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Nickname: Crimson Flashes

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