Student Parent Handbook

The Student Parent Handbook provides students and parents a resource for understanding the opportunities, processes, expectations and rules that provide a positive learning environment for our students.  It is revised annually to remain accurate and relevant.

 

Click here to view or download the Student Parent Handbook in its printable form. 

Or, view the contents of a chapter by selecting from the menu at the left or from the Table of Contents below.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Legal References

I. Weston High School Core Values & Expectations

II. Communication

Guidelines for Effective Communication
Central Administration
Weston High School Telephone System
Contact List
myGrapevine information for Parents and Students
Websites
“No School” Days 

III. Respectful Climate

Maintaining a Respectful Climate
Our Responsibilities
Definition of Disrespectful Conduct/Harassment/Bullying
Hazing
Conflict
Inappropriate Physical Conduct
Complaint Process
Responsiveness
Cafeteria Guidelines
Electronic Devices
Personal and School Property
Graffiti
Dress Guidelines

IV. Safety and Security

Building Access and Restricted Areas
Personal Belongings
Visitors
Clear Exits
Recreational Activities
Gambling
Locker Rooms
Weapons
Assault of Educational Staff

V. Attendance 

Attendance Office
Absences
N Rule Attendance Policy
Dismissals
Tardy to School
Signing in Upon Arrival
Class Attendance
Free Period Policy
Class Cancellation
Field Trips

Guests

Posters

VI. Student Support Resources  

Health Services

Food Allergy Guidelines
Guidance Services
Library/Media Center
Peer Mediation

VII. Academic Integrity

Cheating and Academic Stealing
Plagiarism
Lying
Misuse of Technology

VIII. Academic Procedures

Graduation Requirements
Curriculum Levels
Course Recommendations/Overrides
Course Changes
Summer School Credit

Community Service
Uniform Grade Range & Scale
Reporting Progress
Grade Point Average
Honor Roll
Transcripts/Inspection of Student Records

IX. Extra-Curricular Activities/Athletics 

Philosophy of Student Activities

Philosophy of Athletics

Participation Requirements
Guests
List of Clubs and Activities

List of Seasonal Sports

Athletics/Student Activities Handbooks
Student Government
National Honor Society
Posters

X. Drug-Free Community

Tobacco

Alcohol
Controlled Substance

XI. Disciplinary Actions 

Examples of Disciplinary Actions
Saturday School Procedures
Parental Notification
Investigative Procedures
Group Activity
Suspension/Expulsion Procedure/Due Process 

A. Short Term Suspension
B. Suspension/Expulsion as a Result of Assault, Weapons or Controlled Substances
C. Suspension/Expulsion for Felonies
D. Long Term Suspension/Expulsion
E. Discipline of Students Having (or Potentially Having) Special Needs and/or 504 Status
F. Non-resident Students
G. Disciplinary Sanctions for Harassment, Bullying, Discrimination and Hate Crimes 

1. Disciplinary Policy regarding Civil Rights Issues
2. False Charges
3. Student Responsibilities
4. Protection against Retaliation 

H. Hazing
I. Bullying 

1. Permissible Disciplinary Sanctions and Corrective Actions in Response to
Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, Hostile Environment or Retaliation
2. Glossary of Terms

Reports to Police
School Record

XII.  Automobiles & Buses 

Motor Vehicles
Idling on School Grounds
Traffic and Parking
Safety
Student Parking Lot
Roadway Supervision
School Bus Safety
Bus Schedule

XII. Privileges

Eligibility
Privileges by Grade
Restricted Areas

XIV. Technology Use 

Acceptable Use of Technology
Standards of School Provided Information
Student Appropriate Use Policy of Information Technology Resources
Prohibited Uses
Disciplinary Consequences
Privacy

XV. Schedules for 2012/2013

Calendar of Eight-Day Rotation
Bell Schedules
Activity Day Schedule

2nd & 4th Friday Advisory Assembly Schedule

15 minute Homeroom Schedule
Halloween Assembly Schedule
Black History Month Assembly Schedule
Early Release Schedules
Weather Delay Schedules

XVI. Annual FERPA Notification

 

 
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