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1 1 IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED! By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the student handbook and agenda: _____ (Print Student s Name) To help improve parent communication and all students efforts and organizational skills, every student will receive an agenda (Student handbook ). Each student must maintain the agenda throughout the year. If it is lost, destroyed, or misplaced, a replacement agenda will be issued for a charge while they last. students must carry their agenda daily throughout the school day. It is the student and parent(s) responsibility to read, discuss, and understand the information, rules, and procedures enclosed. signing below, the student and parent acknowledge that I have read and understand. Thank you. _____ (Parent Signature) (Date) _____ (Student Signature) (Date) Please tear out this page and return to the High School Main Office by the 2nd week of school.

2 2 WHITNEY POINT HIGH SCHOOL 2013-2014 Property of: _____ Grade: _____ Address: _____ Phone No: _____ 3 Table of Contents WELCOME TO WHITNEY POINT HIGH SCHOOL .. 9 Statement of Philosophy .. 9 handbook Expectations .. 10 Essential Partners for Education Parents of High School students .. 12 Profile of a Successful Whitney Point School Student Self Image .. 12 Relationships with Others .. 13 Goals .. 13 Attitude .. 13 Academic Responsibilities .. 13 CLASS TIME SCHEDULES .. 14 ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS .. 16 School Attendance .. 16 Closed Campus .. 18 Leaving School Early .. 18 Class Cuts (Truancy) .. 19 Eligibility for Attendance at Extra Curricular Activities .. 19 Tardiness .. 19 Breakfast .. 19 signing In And Out .. 19 Permanent Early Dismissal .. 20 CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES .. 21 Rules Pertaining To Electronic Devices .. 21 Approved Uses .. 21 Care for Electronic Devices.

3 22 Emergencies .. 22 4 Violations .. 22 Law Enforcement .. 22 Food and Beverages .. 22 Lockers .. 23 Student Belongings .. 23 Telephone Calls .. 23 Bus Regulations .. 23 Bus Guidelines for Behavior .. 24 Student Dismissal .. 24 Student Drivers .. 24 Snowmobiles and/or ATV S .. 25 Damage to School Property .. 25 Public Displays of Affection .. 25 Building Hours and Use .. 25 Bicycles and/or Skateboards .. 25 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS .. 26 Regents Examination Requirements .. 26 Grading .. 27 Report Cards .. 27 Interim Reports .. 27 Quality Points .. 27 Honor Pass System .. 28 Failing Lists .. 29 Cheating and Plagiarism .. 29 Change in Student Schedules .. 29 Counseling/Career Center .. 30 5 School Social Worker .. 30 School Psychologist .. 31 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .. 31 GENERAL INFORMATION .. 32 Remedial Period .. 32 BOCES Occupational Education Program .. 32 Transportation for BOCES students .

4 32 Textbooks / Other School Material Obligations .. 32 Visitors .. 33 Fire Drills .. 34 Physical Exams .. 34 Prescriptive Medication .. 34 Automated External Defibrillator .. 35 Stairwells .. 35 School Closings .. 35 Six Day 36 Cafeteria and Lunch Procedures .. 36 Assemblies .. 36 Class Meetings .. 36 Study Hall .. 36 Library/Media Center .. 37 Student Dances .. 37 WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES .. 38 Plain Language Code of Conduct and Discipline .. 38 Student Rights .. 38 Student Responsibilities .. 38 6 Threatening Violent Acts .. 40 Student Dress Code .. 40 Prohibited Student Conduct .. 42 Penalties .. 43 Minimum Periods of Suspension .. 44 Public Conduct on School Property .. 45 Penalties .. 46 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying .. 46 Sexual Harassment .. 47 Hazing .. 48 Cyber bullying .. 48 Computer Network Policy .. 49 Academic Eligibility Policy .. 55 WPHS SPORT TEAMS.

5 57 OTHER RULES NOT LISTED IN THE handbook .. 58 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY .. 59 ADVISORS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES .. 60 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS .. 62 HIGH SCHOOL MAP .. 63 STUDENT AGENDA .. 64 7 Whitney Point Central High School 10 Keibel Road PO Box 249 Whitney Point, NY 13862 High School Office 692-8201 Principal Mr. Tytler Assistant Principal Mr. Isaacs Secretary Mrs. Standish-Warpus Athletic Office 692-8245 Athletic Director Mrs. Hayes Secretary Mrs. Burns Nurse/Attendance Office 692-8210 Nurse Mrs. Lee Guidance Office 692-8209 Secretary Mrs.

6 Stahl 9th, 10th & 11th Grade (Last Names A-K) Mr. Heinle (Last Names L-Z) Mrs. Wallenstein 12th Grade (Last Names A-C, P-Z) Mrs. Wallenstein (Last Names D-O) Mr. Heinle Social Worker Mrs. Oliver 692-8290 District Office 692-8202 Whitney Point CSD Anonymous Hotline 692-8280 Board of Education Sara Benscoter, President Stephanie Champney, Vice President Kathleen Driscoll, Trustee Brian Jeker, Trustee Gene-Paul Jordan, Trustee 8 Andy Palmer, Trustee Thomas Tasber, Trustee 9 WELCOME TO WHITNEY POINT HIGH SCHOOL On behalf of the faculty and staff, we are pleased to welcome you to the Whitney Point High School family.

7 From core academics to electives and extracurricular programs, Whitney Point offers challenges and opportunities for every student. Whether you re returning this fall or joining us as a new student, we hope you will find Whitney Point High School an ideal environment to further your educational and personal development. From core academics to electives and extracurricular programs, Whitney Point offers challenges and opportunities for every student. Whether you re returning this fall or joining us as a new student, we hope you will find Whitney Point High School an ideal environment to further your educational and personal development. The information in this handbook is designed to familiarize students and parents and/or guardians with key school policies and procedures. We encourage you to read through the handbook carefully now and then refer to it as needed throughout the year.

8 Our goal is to ensure that both you and the school benefit from your time here. The doors to our offices are always open. Just as every student has different needs and goals, we can each make a unique contribution to our learning community. Statement of Philosophy Whitney Point High School is in existence to serve its students by providing the education which promotes their well-being and enhances their lives. The faculty believes that education is a continuous growth process. The school, parents, and community must form a cooperative partnership to be jointly responsible for our students intellectual, physical, moral, and emotional development. Working together, we can ensure that the future generation is productive and successful. We view our students as feeling, thinking human beings whose individual emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs must be recognized and fulfilled.

9 We believe that all students have a basic right to reach their full human potential. Therefore, students must be provided the opportunity to discover their unique aptitudes, abilities, interests, and values. The school must provide an educational experience relevant to each student s needs. We must prepare our students for continued education after high school and/or for entrance into viable vocational fields. We are dedicated to the 10 development of self-confidence, self-discipline, self-direction, and the individual responsibility in each of our students . Whitney Point High School strives to provide an environment conducive to learning with a professional, well-trained faculty and staff operating in pleasant, attractive surroundings. We feel that it is our responsibility to constantly evaluate our educational philosophy and to encourage its revision concurrent to social progress and educational research.

10 handbook Expectations In regards to all contents contained within this handbook , such as rules, procedures, policies, etc. please read/refer to the entire Board of Education approved documents as contained within the Whitney Point Central School District Policy Manual. This manual is located in each school building main office, the school district central office, the Lisle Free Library, the Mary Wilcox Memorial Library, and on the district s website. Where this handbook summarizes policies due to space and time of printing, the Policy Manual will provide the complete and latest policies approved. The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are the result of a concerted effort on the part of the students , faculty and the administration. This information has been carefully prepared and presented so that it will become an integral part of it. The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become an effective citizen in democracy.