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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
School Colors: Crimson & White
Nickname: Crimson Flashes
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