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Student & Parent Handbook 2019-2020
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PEWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL
2019-2020 STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK
I. ABOUT US: Board of Education Page 4 Staff Directories Page 5-7 Bell Schedule Page 7
II. ACADEMICS, ASSESSMENTS, & GRADING: Graduation Requirements Page 8 Honor Roll Page 8 Standards-Based Grading & Grade Scale Page 8 ACT/SAT Test Dates Page 9
III. COMMITMENTS & EXPECTATIONS: Student Attendance Page 9-10 Truancy Page 10-11 18-Year Old Students Page 11 Citizenship-Merit Award Page 11 Closed Campus Page 11 Code of Conduct Page 11 Prohibition of Profanity and Obscenities Page 11 Dress and Appearance Page 11-12 School Dances Page 12 Student Automobiles Page 12 Discipline Page 12 Disciplinary Infractions Chart Page 13 Student Harassment/ Bullying Page 13 Anti-Bullying Code of Conduct Page 13-14 Student Hazing Page 14 Detentions Page 14 Suspensions and Expulsions Procedures and Policy Page 14-15 Suspensions and Expulsion Page 15-16 Online Registration & School Fees Page 16 Referral to Police and Juvenile Authorities Page 16
IV. TECHNOLOGY: Copyrighted Materials Page 17 1:1 Technology Student Expectations Page 17-18 Stakeholder’s Roles, Responsibilities, & Guidelines Page 18 Technology Acceptable Use Policy Page 18-20 Technology Code of Conduct Page 21
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V. HEALTH, WELLNESS, SAFETY, & SECURITY: Safety & Crisis Plan Page 22 Accidents Page 22 Emergency Health Care Page 22 Emergency School Closing Page 22 Evacuation Page 22 Weapons & Look-Alike Weapons Page 22-23 Allergies Page 23 Illness Guidelines Page 23 Immunizations Page 24 Medication Policy Page 24-25 Video Monitoring Systems Page 25 Visitors Page 25 Raptor System Page 25 Student Illness Page 25 Backpack Policy Page 25 Skateboarding, Bicycles, & In-line Skates Page 25 Food and Drink Page 25 Alcohol & Other Drugs Page 26 Non-Smoking/Tobacco Policy Page 26-27 Random Drug Testing Procedures Page 27-28
VI. STUDENT/PARENT ENGAGEMENT, SERVICES, & OTHER: Response to Intervention (RTI) Page 28 Resource Page 28-29 Mandatory Wednesday Resource Page 29 Talented and Gifted (TAG) Page 29 Academic Honesty Page 29 Schedule and Program Changes Page 29-30 Success Skills Page 30 College Credit Programs Page 30 Withdrawal and Transaction Procedures Page 31 Family Access Page 31 Athletics Page 31 Organizations and Clubs Page 31 Woodland Conference Page 32 Cafeteria Page 32 Lockers Page 32 Work Permits Page 32 Homeless Students Page 32 Right to Review Records Page 32-33 Pupil Non-Discrimination Page 33
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I. About Us PEWAUKEE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Brian Kammers, President Term: 1996-2020 Contact information: Phone: 262-544-0391 Email: [email protected]
Brian Kammers is a Regional Manager for AAON, Inc. covering the Midwest, Northwest, Western Canada and international sales. At AAON, he is also responsible for the training programs for new sales representatives. Brian Kammers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the UW–Milwaukee and an MBA from the Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt University. A Professional Engineer license in Wisconsin, Brian has over 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry.
Jeanne Witthun, Vice President Term: 2012-2021 Contact information: Phone: 262-691-3743 Email: [email protected]
Jeanne Witthun is a lifelong member of the community who has been on the Pewaukee Board of Education for 2 years. Before that she was employed as an educator in the Pewaukee School District for 27 years. She has been part of the strategic planning process for 15 years. She received her Bachelor's in Education from UW-Milwaukee and her Master in Education from UW-Whitewater. It is her desire to help children achieve their best that keeps her involved in the District.
Steve Dankert, Board Treasurer Term: 2018-2022 Contact information: Phone: 262-424-9721 Email: [email protected]
Steve Dankert is employed at GE Healthcare where he works in the Commercial Operations organization leading teams focused on enabling the business to deliver exceptional customer service to the healthcare marketplace. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Steve and his wife, Susan, have been residents of Pewaukee for nearly twenty years and are proud parents of two graduates from the Pewaukee School District. His family shares a passion for learning and travel.
Larry Dux, Board Clerk Term: 2002-2020 Contact information: Phone: 262-544-4700 Email: [email protected]
Larry Dux is currently the Director of Patient Care Informatics and Process Improvement at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Community Hospital Division. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from UW-Madison. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and a Diplomat of the Society for Health Systems, a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality, and a Fellow/CPHIMS member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
Ann Wright, Board Member Term: 2016-2022 Contact information: Phone: 262-691-4982 Email: [email protected]
Ann Wright is a 35+ year resident of Pewaukee. She received a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and recently retired from her position as Library Secretary at Asa Clark Middle School after a 20 year career. Previously, she served as a classroom volunteer, PTO President & Vice President, PHS Blue Line Hockey President and is currently a 15+ year member of the Pewaukee Scholarship Fund, Inc. Throughout her service to the Pewaukee School District she has been involved in the Director of Instructional Services Search, Pewaukee School District Strategic Planning Committee and the Superintendent Search Committee. She looks forward to continuing her service to the Pewaukee community as a School Board Member.
Dacia Hopkins, Board Member Term: 2017-2021 Contact information: Phone: 262-695-7745 Email: [email protected]
Dacia Hopkins is a stay-at-home wife and mother of four. She was appointed to the Pewaukee Board of Education in 2011 and was later elected in 2013, and was now re-elected in 2018 for a three-year term. Hopkins is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. While there, she played Division I hockey for the University of MN women’s hockey team during the team’s inaugural season. She went on to earn an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University.
John Blask, Board Member Term: 2004-2021 Contact information: Phone: 262-751-1372 Email: [email protected]
John Blask is a State of Wisconsin Licensed Master Electrician. He started his career in 1987 and after exhausting the opportunities that were available working for various contractors and corporations in southeastern Wisconsin, John started his own contracting business in 2007. The importance of education was instilled in John by his parents. Their commitment to finding excellence in education was evident in his admittance to Marquette University High School.
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PEWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
Attendance Office [email protected] 695-5017
PHS Administration Mr. Brian Sniff Principal [email protected] 695-5015 Mr. Paul Bursi Associate Principal [email protected] 695-5014 Mr. Brenton Roberts Dean of Students [email protected] 695-5012 Mrs. Paula Schultz Office Secretary [email protected] 695-5013 Mrs. Kiran Jungbluth Attendance Secretary [email protected] 695-5017
Athletics/Activities Mr. Jeff Behrens Athletic/Activities Director [email protected] 695-5074 Mr. Adam Ebbole Assistant Athletic Director [email protected] 701-5726 Ms. Jamie Allard Athletic/Activities Secretary [email protected] 695-5073
Student Services Ms. Melissa Loomer Mrs. Katie Williams School Counselor [email protected] 695-5019
Mrs. Angie Lewek School Counselor [email protected] 695-5021 Mrs. Amanda Sorkness School Counselor [email protected] 695-5018 Mrs. Bonnie Borchardt Counseling Secretary [email protected] 695-5011 Mrs. Adrianna Plach ACP Coordinator [email protected] 695-5057 Mr. David Woodford Student Assistance Coordinator [email protected] 695-5030 Mrs. Ally Molini School Psychologist [email protected] 701-5717 Mrs. Asia Backus Speech Pathologist [email protected] 701-5728 Mrs. Michelle Davison Social Worker [email protected] 701-5569
Health Room 701-5587 / 5635
Teaching Staff Mrs. Kristen Aaltonen / Ms. Marissa Woodward Science [email protected] 701-5667
Mr. Mark Baker Tech Ed [email protected] 701-5659 Mrs. Abby Bartz Math [email protected] 701-5706 Mr. James Bartz Math [email protected] 701-5682 Mr. Michael Basile PE [email protected] 701-5637 Mrs. Laura Bengs English [email protected] 701-5669 Mrs. Jeanne Bjork Art [email protected] 701-5653 Mrs. Amy Budde Social Studies [email protected] 701-5692 Mrs. Christina Callies English [email protected] 701-5643 Mrs. Mike Callies English [email protected] 701-5699 Mrs. Lauren Coleman / Mrs. Wendy Penney Science [email protected] 701-5665
Mr. Peter Colwell Tech Ed [email protected] 701-5658 Mr. Ryan Demers F/CE [email protected] 701-5644 Mr. Steve Denneau Special Ed [email protected] 701-5690 Mr. Andy Douglass Social Studies [email protected] 701-5705 Mr. Mike Dussault Math [email protected] 701-5701 Mr. Adam Ebbole Phy Ed [email protected] 701-5726 Ms. Katie Ellington English [email protected] 701-5646 Mr. Ryan Franda Science [email protected] 701-5667 Mrs. Cheri Frankwick F/CE [email protected] 701-5647 Mr. Justin Friske Special Ed [email protected] 701-5719
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Mrs. Maggie Ganiere English [email protected] 701-5673 Mrs. Lisa Gerdman Spanish [email protected] 701-5704 Mrs. Allison Gernhardt French [email protected] 701-5671 Mrs. Stephanie Gilmore English/Alt Ed [email protected] 701-5687 Mr. Paul Hassman Social Studies [email protected] 701-5691 Mr. Andy Hillmann English [email protected] 701-5679 Mrs. Kelly Holsclaw Health [email protected] 701-5721 Mrs. Tasha Igielski Choir [email protected] 701-5651 Ms. Rheanna Jaske English/Reading Interventionist [email protected] 701-5639 Mr. Matt Kashdan French [email protected] 701-5601 Ms. Jenny Klemme Science [email protected] 701-5664 Mrs. Kristine Kuelthau Spanish [email protected] 701-5606 Mr. Ed Kurth Math [email protected] 701-5703 Mr. Ben Lamp Art [email protected] 701-5654 Mr. Dan Lansing Math [email protected] 701-5627 Mrs. Cheryl McCann-Nies Science [email protected] 701-5666 Mrs. Karen Mendez PE [email protected] 701-5638 Mrs. Kate Mitchell Band [email protected] 701-5652 Ms. Yan Peng Chinese [email protected] 701-5730 Ms. Betsy Preiss Special Ed [email protected] 701-5648 Mr. Shawn Prell Business Ed [email protected] 701-5674 Mr. Tyler Reed / Ms. Marissa Woodward Science [email protected] 701-5642
Mr. Jim Reuter Social Studies [email protected] 701-5672 Mr. James Sevens Technical Facility Mgr [email protected] 701-5722 Mrs. Nadine Sevens Science [email protected] 701-5777 Mr. Mike Spoerke Tech Ed [email protected] 701-5657 Mr. Randy Staus Business Ed [email protected] 701-5675 Mr. Kirk Stimpert Science [email protected] 701-5641 Mrs. Sharon Straub Social Studies [email protected] 701-5668 Mrs. Christine Thoma English [email protected] 701-5678 Mrs. Jill Thomas Special Ed [email protected] 701-5683 Mrs. Katrina Tollenaar Math [email protected] 701-5725 Mr. Shawn Upton Business Ed / Insight [email protected] Mrs. Abby Varela Spanish [email protected] 701-5670 Mrs. Cathy Walz Tech Ed [email protected] 701-5655/5656 Mr. Rocko Wells Special Ed [email protected] 701-5718 Mrs. Kelly Weltzin Social Studies [email protected] 701-5685 Mrs. Sarah Wersal English [email protected] 701-5708 Mr. Todd Whelan Math [email protected] 701-5702 Ms. Ku Xia Chinese [email protected] 701-5686 Mr. Aaron Yuskis Social Studies [email protected] 701-5700
Classroom Support Mr. Luke Crow Paraprofessional [email protected] Mr. Troy Dusosky Paraprofessional [email protected] Mrs. Sarah Geiger Paraprofessional [email protected] Mrs. Kate Gorges Paraprofessional [email protected] 701-5667 Mr. Brian Karas Paraprofessional [email protected] Ms. Lakmali Kulasekera Paraprofessional [email protected] Ms. Libby Lama Paraprofessional [email protected]
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Mrs. Melinda Larson-Horne Learning Coach [email protected] 701-5696 Mrs. Dawn Mailloux Paraprofessional [email protected] Mr. Luke Marks Paraprofessional [email protected] Mrs. Chris Martin Paraprofessional [email protected] Mrs. Andrea Mikels Paraprofessional [email protected] Mrs. Kendell Reeling Paraprofessional [email protected] Mrs. Laurie Spoerke Paraprofessional [email protected] Ms. Anna Trentadue Paraprofessional [email protected] Mr. David Zindler Literacy Coach [email protected] 701-5688
Library Mrs. Susan Heartt Library Secretary [email protected] 701-5693 Mrs. Laura Vuolo Library Secretary [email protected] 701-5695
School Resource Officer Officer Julie Buddenhagen [email protected] 695-5060
Food Services Kevin Dresdow Food Services Director [email protected] 695-5039
Cindy Eggert Shannon Noonan Nancy Volcensek Mary Emery Teresa Reehm Kim Woldt Julie Hanrahan
Buildings & Grounds John Stangler Director of Buildings & Grounds [email protected] 695-5028 Scott Bessette Custodial Supervisor [email protected] 695-5020
Rich Eales Holly Hensley Tony Seonbuchner
Sue Fohr Carol Hockwalt Pat Singer
Olivia Gill Sandy Kubricky Debbie Wunschel
Kristen Hendricks Randy Lusty
BELL SCHEDULE
CLASS TIME CLASS 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM Resource 8:17 AM – 9:45 AM Period 1
9:50 AM – 11:15 AM Period 2 11:20 AM – 1:15 PM Period 3 (see chart below) 1:20 pm – 2:45 PM Period 4
CLASS CLASS TIME LUNCH TIME CLASS TIME
3A 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 11:50 AM - 1:15 PM 3B 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM 3C 11:20 - 12:45 PM 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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II. Academics, Assessment, & Grading GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(Board of Education Policy # 5200.06)
Subject Area Credits Required English 4
Math 3 Science 3
Social Studies 3 Physical Education 1.5
Health .5 Fine Arts/ Practical Ed. 3
Electives 9.5 Total 28 Credits
HONOR ROLL A student earning a term grade average of 3.5 or better and who is carrying the required number of credits will have his/her name placed on the high honor roll. Students with a term grade average of 3.0-3.49 will be placed on the honor roll. The honor roll is posted throughout the following term. (Board Policy # 5200.06)
STANDARDS-BASED GRADING AND GRADING SCALE The purpose of grades in the Pewaukee School District is to communicate the learning, growth, and achievement of individual students in relation to important academic standards. To promote student learning and increase communication about student achievement to students, parents, educators, and other users of grading data, the Pewaukee High School grading guidelines were developed in alignment with the Pewaukee School District Grading Principles which provide the foundation for the development and application of grading practices supportive of student learning. It is important to recognize that grading always involves a process where professional determinations are made with clearly defined criteria and careful consideration. Pewaukee High School is dedicated to communicating the level of competency that a student has achieved; therefore, the evidence recorded in a grade book must denote the student’s knowledge and skills related to a specific standard.
Proficiency Level Grade GPA Value Weighted GPA Value Advanced A 4.0 4.5
A/B 3.5 4.0 Proficient B 3.0 3.5
B/C 2.5 3.0 Approaching C 2.0 2.5
C/D 1.5 2.0 Minimal D 1.0 1.5
Does Not Meet F 0 0
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ACT/SAT TEST DATES
ACT SAT Required by all UW Schools and accepted by many others nationwide.
September 14, 2019 October 26, 2019
December 14, 2019 February 8, 2020
April 4, 2020 June 13, 2020 June 18, 2020
● The Wisconsin High School state ACT testing date is March 3, 2020.
● Registration for the ACT must be mailed at least 4 weeks prior to the testing date.
Required by many prestigious schools nationwide; accepted/preferred by many schools in the West, East, and South.
October 5, 2019 November 2, 2019 December 7, 2019
March 14, 2020 May 2, 2020
June 6, 2020 ● Registration for the SAT must be mailed at
least 5 weeks prior.
Registration materials for both tests are available in the Guidance Office. The HSCOD is 501785. Advanced Placement Testing dates: Monday, May 4, 2020 - Friday, May 15, 2020.
III. Commitments & Expectations STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Attendance and punctuality in all classes throughout the school year is an important responsibility to all students that they share with parents. The Pewaukee School District is mandated by the State of Wisconsin under Compulsory School Attendance, s. 118.15, Wis. Stats, and School Attendance Enforcement, s. 118.16, Wis. Stats, to monitor attendance and punctuality of students. Per this statute, a student may be excused by a parent up to 10 days per school year. The intent of attendance monitoring procedures is to assist students in developing good attendance habits early on. This helps to develop an understanding of attendance being a responsibility and enables students to make full use of the educational opportunities offered. Consistent attendance affords children consistent exposure to learning opportunities allowing them to grow socially, emotionally, and academically, as well as representing an essential component of college/career readiness and citizenship. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep their contact information updated in Family Access. Any parent communication received from an email address or phone number not listed in Family Access may be subject to verification. As required under Wisconsin Statute 118.15 Compulsory School Attendance, it is the responsibility of parents or guardians to ensure that “…any person having control of a child who is between the ages of 6 and 18 years shall cause the child to attend school regularly during the full period and hours, religious holidays excepted, that the public or private school in which the child should be enrolled is in session until the end of the school term, quarter, or semester of the school year in which the child becomes 18 years of age.” A student who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five (5) or more days on which school is held during a semester will be declared a habitual truant.
EXCUSED ABSENCE Student attendance will be monitored by the school on a daily, period- by-period basis and students are required to attend all classes unless there is a need to be absent for one of the following reasons:
1. Personal illness of the student 2. Serious illness of a member of the immediate family causing the student to be needed at home 3. Doctor or dental appointment 4. Sudden emergencies 5. Pre-planned absences due to family vacations, driver tests, funerals, court, etc. 6. Educational opportunities approved by the Superintendent of schools (to include field trips and college visits)
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7. Suspensions from school In above situations the absence will be considered excused and full credit and time will be allowed for make-up work.
APPOINTMENTS Families are encouraged to make doctor and dental appointments after school hours. When that is not possible, students going to a doctor, dental appointment, driving test, court, etc. during school hours must obtain an "Off Campus Pass". Passes can be obtained from the high school office for the doctor or dentist to sign as to the date and time of appointment. Failure to return this to the high school office will result in an unexcused absence. On appointment days, students will only be excused for specific time noted on the doctor’s note (reasonable travel times will be allowed). Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to leave school to see a medical specialist without parent/guardian permission. Parents or guardians should call the school office (695-5017) to report the absence of their child. If it is not possible to call on the morning of the absence, parents should send a note to school with their child upon his/her return to classes. If such notification is not received within twenty-four hours, the absence will be considered unexcused.
PRE-APPROVED ABSENCE In the case of a family vacation, a "Parent Approved Absence Form" must be completed and turned in to the office prior to the absence. Failure to turn this form in prior to absence may result in an unexcused absence for the time missed.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE If a student misses a class or school day for a reason other than listed above, the absence will be considered unexcused. All unexcused absences will result in disciplinary action being taken by the high school office, which could include detentions, suspensions, or citations. A student who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a school semester, will be considered a habitual truant. The school will then initiate action against the student in accordance with Board of Education Policy #5100.04. As per Board of Education policy #5100.04, if it is determined that a student is absent too frequently, the school may require a doctor’s statement to excuse a student’s absence. A student who discontinues attending a class at any time during the semester without permission will be considered truant and will face disciplinary action.
TARDINESS Students are expected to be in their assigned rooms and assigned seats by the end of the tone that marks the beginning of each class period. Students who are not in compliance will be considered tardy and may be assigned a detention by the teacher(s). Students who come to school after 7:30 AM (if required to attend resource) or 8:17 AM (if not required to attend resource) are required to sign in at the high school office. Frequent tardiness will result in further disciplinary action by the teacher, principal, associate principal, or dean of students, which could include detentions, citations, or suspensions. Administration reserves the right to intervene at their discretion once a student has accumulated 3 or more unexcused tardies. Behavioral Consequences for tardiness:
3rd Tardy to school = 30 minute detention 4th Tardy = 30 minute detention 5th Tardy = 1 hour detention 6th Tardy = 1 hour Saturday detention 7th Tardy = 2 hour Saturday detention 8th Tardy = 2 hour Saturday detention 9th or more Tardies = Municipal Citation for Truancy
TRUANCY “Truancy” (Wis. Stats. 118.15) means any absence from school for part (including tardiness) or all of one or more school days without an acceptable excuse for pupils between the age of 6 and 18. “Contributing to Truancy” means any person 17 years of age or older who, by act or omission, knowingly encourages or contributes to the truancy of a student.
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Students who are found to be truant will be issued citations from the Village of Pewaukee Police Department and may be referred to Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services as a habitual truant if the pattern persists. (Village Ordinance, Sec. 54.131)
18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS Students who are 18 years old may only sign themselves in/out if there is a letter on file in the high school office signed by the parent/guardian granting that permission. Students will be required to follow all closed campus regulations.
CITIZENSHIP-MERIT AWARD The Pewaukee High School Merit Award is designed to recognize Positive Student Citizenship. Students are eligible when meeting high expectations for their support of school activities, positive behavior in class, service provided to the school, and good attendance. The award is given annually at a banquet at the end of each school year and students are eligible to earn the award each year they attend Pewaukee High School. Details and applications are available on the school website under the Students tab/Merit Award & Scholarships.
CLOSED CAMPUS A closed campus means that students are not permitted to leave the school building or grounds from the time they arrive in the morning to the time they are dismissed after school without first securing permission from the high school office. Leaving without permission will be considered truancy and will be dealt with according to established policy.
CODE OF CONDUCT Any student who engages in behavior that jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of him or herself or others may be subject to discipline and removal from class or other designated location, placement in an alternative teaching setting and/or disciplinary action in accordance with school and District Policies and procedures. Student behavior that is dangerous or disruptive and that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach effectively, students’ ability to learn, or the orderly operations and safety of the school will not be tolerated.
PROHIBITION OF PROFANITY AND OBSCENITY No student may use profanity or obscene language or gestures at any time that he/she is participating in curricular and co-curricular activities. (Board of Education Policy # 5300.12)
DRESS AND APPEARANCE Students are expected to come to school well groomed and dressed in a way that is generally accepted as being in appropriate taste. The District prohibits students from wearing any clothing that is normally identified with an antisocial organization (i.e., gang-related or discriminatory messages), clothing that is disruptive or distracting, or contains pictures/writing referring to alcohol, tobacco products, sex, profanity, weapons, and/or illegal drugs, or groups which promote such activities. The wearing or carrying of caps, bandannas, other headgear, and other outdoor attire is not permitted in the building during the school day. Headgear worn for medical reasons or as a legitimate expression of a student’s religious practice and faith will be allowed. The following list provides specific examples of types or styles of clothing that cannot be worn to school. The Student Dress policy is not limited to the examples presented here. Any clothing deemed inappropriate by the staff of PHS is prohibited. ❑ Short shirts that do not cover the midriff. If your top exposes any part of your midriff when you stand straight, sit, bend,
or kneel, do not wear it to school. A rule of thumb is if the top cannot be tucked in, it is not acceptable at school. ❑ If your shirt has a low cut neckline and/or is too revealing it should not be worn to school. Specific examples of items
prohibited include off-the-shoulder strapless shirts, tops that have spaghetti straps or are backless, and/or that cover only one shoulder.
❑ Pants or shorts that have a low cut waist and reveal your undergarments or bottom when standing, sitting, bending, or kneeling should not be worn to school. Pants that are exceptionally baggy and worn low displaying undergarments and/or behind are inappropriate and are prohibited. If these are worn a belt must be used to keep them at your waist.
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❑ Headgear of any kind is not to be worn or carried during the school day. ❑ Shorts and skirts must be of an appropriate length to adequately cover students when seated, standing, or walking. ❑ Swimwear of any kind is inappropriate for the school environment and is not to be worn to school.
Students failing to comply with the above dress code will be brought to the office and have their parents contacted to take them home to change or access to their gym clothes will be provided as another option. If a parent cannot be reached you may be given alternate clothes to change into before being allowed to return to class. Repeated violations of this policy will result in disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to, detention and suspension from school.
SCHOOL DANCES Dances are scheduled periodically for high school students. Guests from other schools may be invited only with permission of a principal, and a guest pass must be filled out and signed. As in all school activities, appropriate dress and behavior is expected. Once students are at a dance, they may not leave the building without special permission. Students who leave will not be allowed to re-enter. Dances should start at 7:00 PM and end at 11:00 PM. Administrative approval is needed to extend past these times.
PHS DANCE EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES: 1. All PHS rules and expectations for positive student behavior extend to school dances. This includes school
approved dress, language, and behavioral expectations. ● Students must be mindful of the school approved dress code (pg. 11-12) for school dances. Specifically,
students are reminded that: ○ Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length to adequately cover students when seated, standing, or
walking. ○ If your shirt or blouse has a low cut neckline and/or is too revealing it should not be worn.
2. Appropriate, school-approved behavior extends to the dance floor. Specifically: ● Students are prohibited from any dancing that may be unsafe (body passing, “moshing”, etc.) ● Students are prohibited from dancing or behaving in a manner that makes other students, adult chaperones,
or coronation spectators uncomfortable. ● Dancing and other actions that are sexually suggestive or include “grinding” both front to back or facing one
another are prohibited.
STUDENT AUTOMOBILES Only those students who have obtained parking permits are allowed to park on school property. Permit numbers correspond to numbered spots in the student lot (west of the high school) and only the person who has received the permit should park here. Cars that are parked illegally, improperly, or in the staff lot, will be ticketed by the Village of Pewaukee Police and may be subject to tow at student expense. Parking on school grounds is a privilege and not a right and thus a student’s election of this privilege is tantamount to consent for school officials to search their parked cars. Parking permits are not refundable and must be displayed on the rear-view mirror of the car. Students with outstanding school fees will not be permitted to park on campus and will not be issued a parking permit until fees have been resolved or a payment plan has been established Cars are to be locked and are not to be accessed during the school day without permission from the office. The school district is not responsible for damage to automobiles which occurs on district property. Students are expected to drive responsibly at all times, obeying all traffic laws, and being especially careful because of the number of students in the area. Violations of laws pertaining to operating an automobile or driving in a reckless manner WILL result in loss of school driving privileges.
DISCIPLINE Pewaukee High School is committed to maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. The following is a list of rule infractions, which will result in disciplinary action. The list is not comprehensive and should only be used as a guide to inform you of possible consequences for inappropriate behavior.
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DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS CHART Minor
Offense Description *Minor
Disciplinary Action Major
Offense Description *Major
Disciplinary Action -Disruptive in class -Leaving class without permission -In unauthorized area -Disrespect to authority -Sleeping in class -Inappropriate bus behavior
Minimum Action: Verbal reprimand Maximum Action : Detention
-Possession/use of tobacco -Possession/use of drugs or alcohol -Fighting -Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying -Weapon Possession -Student hazing -Vandalism
Minimum Action: Detention Maximum Action: Suspension/ Expulsion/ Citations
-Unexcused Absences -Excessive tardiness -Profanity -Altering school document -Failure to serve a detention
Minimum Action: Detention Maximum Action : Suspension
-Cheating/Plagiarism -Refusal to Work
Minimum Action: Zero on assignment Maximum Action : Suspension
-Inappropriate attire -Refusal to serve a detention
Minimum Action: Contact Parent/Guardian Maximum Action : Suspension
-Reckless driving -No permit showing -Parking in visitor or teacher lots
Minimum Action: Verbal Reprimand Maximum Action : Loss of privileges & police notification
*Severity of the incident may result in mandatory coaching by counselors, parent meetings, or other behavior modification plans, actions presented are merely guidelines and school personnel maintain the right to modify penalties based on severity of the incident.
STUDENT HARASSMENT/BULLYING Pewaukee Public Schools seek to provide a learning environment free of any form of harassment or intimidation toward and between students. Therefore, the District will not tolerate harassment in any form and will take all necessary and appropriate action to eliminate it, up to and including discipline of the offenders. “Student harassment” means behavior toward students based, in whole or in part, on sex, race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap which substantially interferes with a student’s school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment. (Board of Education Policy #5300.08)
ANTI-BULLYING CODE OF CONDUCT
Offense Description 1ST Offense 2ND Offense 3RD Offense Level 1 Verbal Harassment (name calling, teasing, or spreading gossip/rumors) Purposeful Exclusion (preventing someone from joining a group) Being an Active Bystander (assisting or reinforcing bullying of an individual/group)
Minimum Action Verbal Reprimand Maximum Action Detention
Minimum Action Parent Contact, Verbal Reprimand Maximum Action Suspension
Minimum Action Detention Maximum Action Suspension or Expulsion
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Offense Description 1ST Offense 2ND Offense 3RD Offense
Level 2 Cyberbullying
(Using electronic devices or social networking sites to intimidate, harass, or gossip by emailing, texting, posting, or sending messages/photos:
● Occurs during school hours ● Occurs using district technology ● Creates an intimidating or hostile environment at school)
Physical Violence or Threat of Physical Violence (Hitting, shoving, kicking, throwing items, threatening or angry body language, destructive behavior with or towards objects, etc.)
Severe Harassment (Including continuous verbal harassment, discriminatory actions and/or sexual harassment.)
For each offense in Level 2: Minimum Action taken will be a detention. Maximum Action taken will be suspension or expulsion based on the severity of the offense. Citations or legal charges may be issued.
STUDENT HAZING Hazing by students attending the Pewaukee Public Schools is strictly forbidden regardless of the time or place it might occur. No person may intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which endanger the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating in connection with a school or as part of participation in a school activity or organization. Under those circumstances prohibited acts may include any brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, forced confinement, or any other forced activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student. “Forced activity” means any activity which is a condition of initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization, regardless of a student’s willingness to participate in the activity. In case of a violation of this policy, the school administration shall take disciplinary action, and upon their recommendation, the Board of Education may expel a student or students for violation thereof. (Board of Education Policy # 5300.09)
DETENTIONS Students may be assigned to detention by the principal, associate principal, or by any other member of the faculty. Detentions will be used for those students who have demonstrated undesirable attendance patterns, repeated tardiness, disrespectful behavior, misconduct, or other disciplinary reasons. Students assigned to detention are to report promptly to the room designated by the staff member at the stated time and for the number of days indicated. Additional detentions may be issued on early release days or Saturday mornings. Each student is to report to detention with sufficient study materials and must cooperate fully with the faculty supervisor. Failure to abide by the regulations for the detention period may result in a citation, suspension from school and/or parental conferences.
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION PROCEDURE Maintaining a positive school climate and a controlled and disciplined environment are necessary for effective instruction. In that regard, all staff members are responsible for ensuring that the Student Code of Conduct is enforced consistently throughout the curricular and co-curricular areas.
Student Removal from Class or other designated location Any teacher may remove a student from class for behavior including, but not limited to the following:
A. Possession or use of a weapon, imitation weapon, or other item that might cause bodily harm to persons in the classroom
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B. Being under the influence of or possessing alcohol or other controlled substances or look-alike controlled substances, or otherwise in violation of District student alcohol and other drug policies
C. Behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive classroom environment D. Physical fighting including two or more individuals E. Taunting, baiting, inciting and/or encouraging a fight or disruption F. Disruption and intimidation caused by gang or group symbols or gestures, gang or group posturing to provoke
altercations or confrontations G. Pushing or striking a student or staff member H. Repeated classroom interruptions, excessive disruptive talking, confronting staff argumentatively, refusing to
follow directions or other intentional action taken to attempt to prevent the teacher from exercising his/her assigned duties
I. Interfering with the orderly operation of the classroom by using, threatening to use, encouraging, or counseling others to use violence, force, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear or disruptive means
J. Restricting another person’s freedom to properly utilize classroom facilities or equipment K. Throwing dangerous objects in the classroom L. Repeated disruption or violation of classroom rules M. Behavior that causes the teacher or other students fear of physical or psychological harm N. Willful damage to school property O. Possession of personal property prohibited by school rules and otherwise disruptive to the teaching and
learning of others P. Use of profanity Q. Stealing
In most situations, suspension means an action taken by the school administration, which results in prohibiting a pupil from attending classes for a period of not more than five consecutive school days. Suspension may be in school or off campus. As provided by Wisconsin State Statute 120.13, a student who has been given notice of an expulsion may be suspended for up to 15 days. The purpose of suspension is to remove the student from the classroom environment and to provide time for the professional staff, parent/guardian, and student to discuss the matter and bring about an agreement on future conduct. A student may be suspended for either of two reasons: for violating school rules or for conduct while at school or under the supervision of school authority, which endangers the health, safety, or property of others.
SUSPENSION A student may be suspended from school by the school principal for up to five consecutive school days or, if an expulsion hearing is pending, for not more than a total of fifteen consecutive school days if it is determined that the pupil is guilty of violating a school rule, or that while at school or under the supervision of a school authority, endangered the property, health or safety of others or him/herself, and that the pupil’s suspension is reasonably justified. Endangers includes, but is not limited to, making a threat to the health or safety of a person or making a threat to damage property. Prior to any suspension, the pupil will be advised of the reason for the proposed suspension and any supportive evidence. The pupil will be given the opportunity to explain his version of the facts if the pupil denies the charges. If it is determined that the student is guilty of the misconduct charge and that the suspension is reasonably justified, the student shall be suspended. Students who are suspended out of school are not allowed on school property without administrative permission. During the suspension, the student may not take part in any school activity, either as a participant or spectator. Suspensions are expected to make up work missed during the term of suspension. (Board of Education Policy # 5300.02) The suspended pupil or his/her parent/guardian may within five school days following commencement of the suspension have a hearing with the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee who will be someone other than a principal, administrator, or teacher in the suspended pupil’s school. If it is determined as a result of the hearing that the pupil was suspended unfairly or unjustly, or that the suspension was inappropriate, the suspension reference on the pupil’s school records will be expunged. Such determination will be made within fifteen days of the hearing. After readmission to school after suspension, the pupil will be allowed to take any semester or grading period examination and complete course work missed during the suspension period.
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EXPULSION A student may be expelled from school by the Board of Education if it finds the student guilty of repeated refusal or neglect to obey school rules, or finds the student guilty of knowingly conveying any threat or false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy any school property by means of explosives, or if it finds that while the student was at school or under the supervision of a school authority she/he endangered the property, health or safety of others, or himself/herself, or if it finds the student guilty of conduct while not at school or while not under the supervision of school authority which endangers the property, health, or safety of others at school or under the supervision of a school authority or endangers the property, health, or safety of any employee or school board member of the Pewaukee School District. The Board of Education must be satisfied that the interests of the school demand a student’s expulsion. Endangers includes, but is not limited to, making a threat to the health or safety of a person or making a threat to damage property. If a student possesses a firearm while at school or under the supervision of a school authority, the school district will take the following steps:
1. Suspend the student from school. 2. Commence an expulsion hearing 3. If the student is found to have possessed a firearm as described above, expel the student for no less than one
year. (The Board may modify this requirement on a case by case basis) The parent/guardian of a minor pupil will be promptly notified in writing of the suspension. The notice will include the reason for the suspension, the right of the pupil or parent/guardian to a hearing, the right of legal representation at the hearing, the right to examine or cross-examine witnesses, and the right of appeal to the Superintendent. Prior to expulsion, the Board of Education will hold a hearing regarding the proposed expulsion. No less than five days written notice of the hearing will be sent to the pupil and if the pupil is a minor to his/her parent/guardian. The notice shall state the reason for the proposed expulsion, the time and place of the hearing, the fact that expulsion may result, the right to legal representation, and the right to appeal the Board of Education’s decision. At the Board of Education hearing, minutes will be kept of all proceedings. Upon the Board of Education’s decision to expel the student, a copy of the expulsion order will be mailed to the pupil and his/her parent/guardian. The pupil will have the right to appeal the expulsion to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. (Board of Education Policy # 5300.02)
ONLINE REGISTRATION & SCHOOL FEES All students are expected to complete all registration materials both online and in print prior to the start of the school year. Failure to complete the registration process may result in the loss of student Chromebook use or other consequences until registration is complete. In addition, BOE policy 3100.04 dictates that the District may charge student fees for such things as textbooks and technology use. Class fees may also be assessed for classes in which students use specific materials necessary to complete the coursework. Student fees shall be approved by the Board of Education. Fee schedules shall be consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. The District may also assess charges when school property is damaged or lost. The District reserves the right to exclude student participation from certain school activities (e.g. co-curricular and extra-curricular), events, and ceremonies until all outstanding obligations have been satisfied. Parents and/or guardians whose family financial conditions are such that they cannot afford to pay established fees may request a waiver from the District in accordance with this Board policy and established procedures.
REFERRAL TO POLICE OR JUVENILE AUTHORITIES If a student’s misbehavior is so extreme that a law violation is involved, police or juvenile authorities will be contacted by the Principal or a designated representative. Every reasonable attempt shall be made to notify parents at the same time juvenile authorities are called. If the officers indicate that they are arresting the student, with or without a warrant, those officers shall have complete jurisdiction and responsibility in the matter and the Principal shall not interfere with the student’s removal from the building. It is expected that the contact with the student shall be arranged in a manner to make it as unobtrusive as possible. The parent/guardian and the Superintendent will be notified as soon as the officer takes the student from the building.
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IV. Technology COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS
Unauthorized reproduction or use of copyrighted materials is illegal and unethical. Violations of the copyright laws may result in criminal or civil suits and local disciplinary actions. Students violating copyright law are liable for penalties and damages. Students are expected to be knowledgeable of guidelines related to use of copyrighted materials. If there is a question about the application of the law, the student should contact the principal to assist in clarification or obtain permission to reproduce copyrighted materials. Any written permission to use copyrighted material will be saved and filed with the principal. (Board of Education Policy #6400.09)
1:1 TECHNOLOGY STUDENT EXPECTATIONS As a learner I will…
Care of Equipment
1. Look after my Chromebook very carefully all of the time. a. Chromebooks will never be left unattended b. Chromebooks must be situated securely on the working surface c. Make sure the Chromebook is not subject to careless or malicious damage (i.e. as a result of
horseplay) d. Take care when the Chromebook is transported that it is as secure as possible. Chromebook
MUST be carried in its protective case at all transportation times outside of the classroom. e. Carry my Chromebook in the closed position with two hands in the classroom. f. Carry my Chromebook home in my Chromebook case outside of my backpack. g. Take care of Chromebook bag as well. h. Do not remove any of the labels, decals, or emblems on the Chromebooks.
2. Ensure my Chromebook is charged every evening and ready for use the next day (i.e. plugging it in for charging overnight).
3. Store my Chromebook in my locker on the top shelf when not in use. (i.e. lunch, phy ed, etc.) Chromebook should be in its case when stored in my locker and no items will be stacked on top of the Chromebook.
4. Print only after teacher gives permission. 5. Not decorate the Chromebook or carrying case and not allow it to be subject to graffiti. 6. Not install or download additional software.
Social Responsibility
1. Be on the task assigned by my teacher at all times. Chromebook will ONLY be used for educational purposes as directed by Pewaukee School District staff.
2. Only use web tools such as blogs, wikis, podcasts, social-bookmarking, multi-user role-playing environments, video games, and social networking authorized by my teacher.
3. Agree that all written and posted material on-line is appropriate and non-defamatory. 4. Not use the computer to bring harm to anyone else. 5. Not type profanity or otherwise offensive language. 6. Report to my teacher, school counselor, or administrator if I ever feel uncomfortable about an experience
online including, but not limited to, receiving harassing messages or accidentally view any offensive or pornographic content, or being asked to meet someone I have met online without parental approval. I understand that my teacher is willing to help me and will not punish me as long as the rules are followed.
7. Use the Internet to search only areas appropriate to the school curriculum. 8. Only save material in my personal folders or to my Chromebook appropriate for educational use. 9. Not plagiarize from the Internet. 10. Not share my passwords (my school network account, my e-mail account, my social networking account,
etc.) with anyone else except my parents, teachers, school counselors, or administrators. 11. Not use a proxy to attempt to access websites or other forms of Internet content and communications
technology that have been blocked from my school network. 12. Be prepared to be held accountable for my actions and for the loss of computer and/or Chromebook
privileges if these expectations are violated.
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Please note that intentional and/or willful damage caused to the Chromebook, carrying case, or any district-owned technology is subject to restitution. Students will be charged for any/all intentional and/or willful damage using the fee schedule below:
Item Cost Chromebook (total loss) $300.00
2-piece power supply $35.00
LCD Display (screen) $60.00
Keyboard Assembly $60.00
Motherboard $300.00
STAKEHOLDERS ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & GUIDELINES We understand that using Information Technology is an essential 21st century skill as well as a privilege. To protect student privacy and ensure safety, the following guidelines are to be followed: District Responsibility
● Model appropriate use of technology. ● Keep abreast of current law in order to protect all students. ● Understand the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and enforce the terms. ● Maintain functionality of hardware, software, and networking to support student learning. ● Monitor student and staff use.
Teacher Responsibility ● Model appropriate use of technology. ● Understand the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and enforce the terms. ● Ensure suggested sites are age-appropriate for student use. ● Monitor student creation of accounts within the classroom and student use of Internet and social media sites. ● Be aware of and adhere to the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act laws and District Policies (6500.11-
Use of District Website). Student Responsibility
● When creating accounts, provide their full first names and only the first letter of their last name. ● When asked to provide birth date information all students will use January 1 of their birth year. ● Students will not share personal, identifiable information ● Students will use group pictures of students and/or individual pictures which do not identify individuals by name. ● Students will agree to use social media and content creation sites responsibly. ● Protect Chromebooks from damage and theft per 1:1 Chromebook Expectations. Required precautions include
use of protective sleeve when transporting Chromebook. If Chromebook is lost/stolen outside of school grounds, it should be reported to local police authorities and school personnel immediately. Parents/guardians are financially responsible for any lost/stolen Chromebook that is not recovered in good working order by authorities. (District Policy No. 3400.09)
● Understand the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Parent/Guardian Responsibility
● Monitor student Internet and social media website use at home ● Contact teacher who has assigned the project if any questions or concerns arise. ● Parents/Guardians are encouraged to obtain their child’s log-in and password in order to monitor the student’s
computer usage at home. If parents have any difficulties receiving this password, they should contact their student’s school Main Office for assistance.
● When the Chromebooks are taken home by the student, it is strongly recommended that it will always be used in a common family location so that adult supervision can be maintained at all times.
● If damage is wanton, willful, or purposeful, parents/guardians will pay full repair/replacement cost of Chromebook, protective sleeve, and/or AC power adaptor. Replacement cost for a Chromebook would be approximately $300.
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General Tips for Parents for Internet Safety: ● Talk with your child about online behavior, safety, and security early on and continually. ● Monitor your child’s computer use. Know their passwords, profiles, and blogs. Keep the computer or
Chromebook in a family location. ● Let children show you what they can do online and visit their favorite sites. ● Set limits and clear expectations for computer use. ● Look into safeguarding programs/options your online service provider may offer; these may include filtering
capabilities.
TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) Summarized from School Board Policies #6500.10, #6500.11, #6500.09, #3400.11
RULES AND APPROPRIATE USE: Pewaukee Public Schools encourages the use of computers and network, including Internet, as a tool for research and education. Chromebooks, computers, mobile devices, and the network, like any other school property, must be used for the educational purposes for which it was intended. Chromebooks issued to students are property of Pewaukee School District (PSD). The issue of a Chromebook to each student is a privilege, not a right, which may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct. Improper use of District technology may result in fines, loss of network/Internet privileges, detention, suspension, or expulsion. Before being issued a Chromebook for use at school and/or home, students must sign this Acceptable Use Policy and the 1:1 Chromebook Student Expectations form. Parents/guardians must accept these policies (#6500.10, 6500.11, 6500.09, 3400.11, Student Chromebook Expectations, Technology Code of Conduct, and Stakeholders’ Roles and Responsibilities) during the PSD on-line registration process. Parents/guardians must also pay a $5.00 (grades 7-12) Technology Consumables fee for the use of the Chromebook battery and case. All student forms, parent/guardian forms, and receipt of the Technology Consumable fee must be on record in the school prior to the student receiving a Chromebook for school and/or home use. Students are expected to abide by the following rules and behavioral expectations both at home and within the school:
USE OF EQUIPMENT: Hardware and software ● The District’s technology is to be used for educational purposes only. ● The use of the District's technology must not violate existing policies of the Pewaukee Public Schools. ● Students may not load software/applications onto district computers or copy software/applications from school
computers. ● Students may not destroy, deface, or alter computer equipment or files not belonging to the student. ● Students may not hide files or activity on the computer. ● All software (networked and non-networked) must be loaded by and stored with the Information Technology
personnel (i.e., IT Director, Network Engineer, IT Support Technician)
THE NETWORK ● Students may not change, alter, bypass, or attempt to bypass computer security measures, including filtered Internet
sites. ● The use of Web tools is considered extensions of the classroom. Therefore, any speech that is considered
inappropriate in the classroom is also inappropriate in all uses of blogs, podcasts, or other Web tools. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity, racist, sexist, or discriminatory remarks.
● Chat lines, bulletin boards, forums, etc. may not be accessed by students without prior consent of a teacher or person monitoring the Internet use.
● All illegal activities are strictly forbidden including accessing or distributing obscene, abusive, sexually explicit, or threatening language or materials.
● Sending messages via technological or cellular communication system with the intent to intimidate, frighten, threaten, or abuse another person is considered harassment and will be dealt with as such. (Board of Education Policy #3400.11)
● Intentionally preventing/attempting to prevent the disclosure of your identity when sending a message is prohibited.
● Possession of malicious software items such as viruses, Trojan software, spyware while at school, on the District network, or transferring to the District network will be considered a violation.
● The District reserves the right to search Internet accounts accessed with school equipment without permission if it is felt that illegal or inappropriate use of technology is occurring.
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PRIVACY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ● Do not reveal your name, address, phone number, etc., or personal information of your friends to anyone. ● Under no circumstances should a personal password/account be provided to another person. ● You may not use an account other than your own nor misrepresent your identity.
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE ● Appropriate language must be used in all private and shared documents.
MANAGEMENT ● Pewaukee Public Schools reserves the right to monitor all District technology use. Such an inspection may be
conducted by school authorities when they deem necessary, without notice, without user consent, and without a search warrant. (Board of Education Policy #6500.10)
● The District also reserves the right to search Internet accounts accessed with school equipment without permission if it is felt that illegal or otherwise inappropriate use of technology is occurring. Improper use of District technology will result in fines, loss of network/Internet privileges, suspension, or expulsion as deemed appropriate. (Board of Education Policy #6500.09)
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY: District reserves the right to examine/confiscate any device at any time to ensure compliance with policies. Mobile technology devices may include Chromebook computers, portable digital assistants (PDA), cell phones, iPods/MP3 players, wireless devices, digital cameras, storage devices, or other electronics that may be carried on a person. Limited use of personal devices is permitted under the following terms: ● Students may use personal devices during non-instructional times and locations as approved and designated by the
building administrators. ○ This will include all school settings where direct teacher supervision is taking place. (Classrooms, hallways
before and after school, hallways during passing periods, and the lunchroom) ● Students may not use personal devices during instructional time unless approved by the building administrator or
classroom teacher. ○ All teachers reserve the right to direct students when and where to use personal devices during instructional
time. ○ If teachers allow personal devices, devices must be in plain view of the teacher at all times. Similar to student
Chromebook use, students will be directed as to which times it is appropriate to turn on or off their devices. ○ If students elect to leave the classroom environment for personal reasons (restroom, locker, etc.), devices must
be left in the classroom. Each teacher will be responsible for establishing an internal method to ensure that students’ personal devices are secure during these times.
● Students may not use personal devices to disrupt the school atmosphere. ● Students may not use personal devices to connect to the District network either by wired or wireless methods
without permission from the District network personnel and building principal. ● Students may not use personal devices to obtain unfiltered access to web page content while on district property. ● Students may not use personal devices to take photographs or to record audio or video while on District property or
while a student is engaged in school-sponsored activities (including bus transportation to and from school or school-related events) unless approved by the building principal. ○ Teacher permission must be obtained by students prior to using any camera feature of a personal device. ○ The camera feature by students must not be used without consent from teaching staff or building
administration. Implicit consent is given to students to use personal devices at school activities (assemblies, sporting events, etc…) unless otherwise directed.
● Students may not use personal devices to compromise the integrity of the instructional or assessment program. ❏ Personal devices may only be used for assessment with teacher permission.
● Students may not use personal devices to propagate a virus, worm, Trojan horse, spyware, or other malicious software on the District network.
● Students may not use personal devices to establish a wireless network. ● Students may not use personal devices to access, create or send inappropriate content while on district property or
at school-sponsored events.
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Limited use of personal devices (music devices, cell phones, tablets, etc) is ONLY permitted under during non-instructional times and locations as approved and designated by the building administrator. Failure to comply with any electronic device will result in the following consequences:
1st Offense : Confiscation of the device. 2nd Offense: Confiscation of the device; parent pick-up device. 3rd Offense: Confiscation of the device; parent pick-up device following a “holding period.” 4th + Offense: Parent meeting with potential removal of device from school grounds.
TECHNOLOGY CODE OF CONDUCT Offense Description 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Level 1 Internet Violations: ● Attempting to bypass filtering/security measures. ● Attempting to surf for inappropriate/non-academic
items. ● Attempting to change filter settings. ● Accessing social media and networking that is
non-academic. ● Playing games that do or do not bypass filtering
Downloading Programs Production and Distribution of Inappropriate Material Privacy ● Attempting to hide computer activities. ● Attempting to hide, delete, or alter files or file types not
belonging to the student. ● Revealing and/or sharing of account Information. ● Attempting to access or using someone else’s computer
account information or profile.
Minimum Action Verbal Reprimand Maximum Action Detention
Minimum Action Detention Maximum Action Loss of computer or Internet privilege
Minimum Action Detention Maximum Action Extended loss of computer/Internet privileges and/or suspension
Level 2 Hardware ● Destruction of property ● Theft
Software ● Knowingly bringing in viruses. ● Attempting to load programs to subvert function or
security. ● Improper use of computers to falsify documents or
plagiarize. ● Attempting to bypass security measures or access more
privileged accounts. ● Using school or other e-mail inappropriately.
Cyberbullying
For each offense in Level 2: Minimum Action taken will be a detention. Maximum Action taken will be suspension or expulsion based on the severity of the offense. Citations or legal charges may be issued.
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V. Health, Safety, & Wellness SAFETY & CRISIS PLAN
The Pewaukee Public School District is committed to providing as safe of an environment as reasonably possible for students, employees and citizens while they are present on school premises or participating in school-sponsored activities. With this goal in mind, the District and each school have developed a safety and crisis plan which is updated annually and is designed to address sudden, traumatic events which affect the school community. Such events might include, but are not limited to: death of a student or staff member, situations which would require a building lockdown or evacuation, or an emergency condition not covered in other drill procedures. In addition, a District Safety Team meets regularly throughout the year to address issues and promote education around safety and security. Please be aware of these key elements from our Safety & Crisis Plan:
ACCIDENTS Every accident, including minor ones that occur in the school building, on school grounds, at practice sessions, at any athletic event sponsored by the school, or at any school function must be reported to the school office as soon as possible. First aid will be given by the school nurse, a staff member from the PHS Response Team, or any other person qualified to give first aid.
EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE In case of a serious accident, injury or illness, District employees will provide emergency care within the limits of their expertise and will notify the student’s parents/guardians of the situation as soon as possible. District employees will also arrange for prompt transportation to an emergency care facility if deemed appropriate. The school nurse shall submit a written report to the building Principal within 24 hours. The report shall contain the pertinent facts, including a detailed description of the circumstances and the actions taken or recommended. In addition, an injury, illness or serious accident must be reported to the Superintendent or his/her designee by the building Principal.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS If school is closed due to inclement weather or emergency, information about the closing will be broadcast over several radio stations and our social media pages. WTMJ is the primary station, but WEMP, WISN, WOKY, WKTI, WLTQ, WMIL and WMYX are also notified. The decision to close schools is influenced by severity, intensity, and movement of the storm center or extent of the emergency. Information that schools will remain closed in the morning will be broadcast as soon as possible, by 6:30 AM at the latest. If schools must be closed after school has begun, the same radio stations will be contacted. In regards to Day 1 or Day 2, if school is cancelled on a scheduled Day 1, students will miss Day 1 and come back with Day 2.
EVACUATION Building evacuation drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. These drills include fire, lock-down, and tornado. It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The teacher in each classroom will give the student instructions. Evacuation directions are posted in each room.
WEAPONS AND LOOK-ALIKE WEAPONS No one shall possess, use, or store a weapon or imitation weapon in school buildings, on school property, in a District vehicle or school bus, or at any school-sponsored function/event. The sole exceptions to this policy are weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel, and the use of weapons or imitation weapons for school-sanctioned purposes approved in advance by the building administration. A weapon is defined as a firearm (loaded or unloaded), knife, razor, martial arts device, explosive device, metal knuckles, chemical agent, or any other object or substance, which, if used or intended to be used, is capable of inflicting bodily harm. An imitation weapon is defined as toy guns, water guns, non-working replicas of weapons, cap guns, poppers, war souvenirs, or any other object which could reasonably be mistaken for an actual weapon regardless of whether it is manufactured for that purpose. Law enforcement personnel may be contacted in all weapons situations. School officials will attempt to confiscate any and all weapons or imitation weapons. If it is determined that a student is in possession of a weapon or imitation weapon, the student will automatically be suspended and considered for the expulsion process.
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Students with knowledge of the weapon or imitation weapon, but who fail to report it, may also be considered for suspension. Further disciplinary measures, including expulsion, may be recommended at the discretion of the building principal or designee. (Board of Education Policy #5300.07)
ALLERGIES Due to students in the Pewaukee School District that have severe allergies:
1. Latex balloons and latex products are not allowed in school as they pose a problem for students with a latex allergy. Mylar balloons are allowed.
2. Pets/animals are not allowed at school unless visiting for educational purposes as outlined by School Board Policy #3400.08.
3. Avoid sending treats to school containing nuts, including peanuts. Contact your student’s teacher regarding snack guidelines.
ILLNESS GUIDELINES Regular school attendance is important to a child’s success. Patterns and attitudes children develop about health and illness carry on into later school years, into adulthood and the work world. Our goal is to work with students, parents/guardians, and staff to promote positive health, so every student is comfortable and ready to learn. When students are sick, we encourage them to stay home. The following guidelines can help parents/guardians decide if their child should be at home or school: TEMPERATURE: A child with a fever over 100 degrees should not be sent to school. A child needs to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen) before returning to school. We will contact the parent/guardian to take a child home if temperature is 100.1 degrees or greater. STOMACH ACHE, VOMITING, DIARRHEA: A child with vomiting and/or diarrhea should be kept home until symptoms have resolved for 24 hours and the child is able to keep down food and liquid. Consult your doctor if your child has a stomach ache that is persistent or severe enough to limit activity. COLD/SORE THROATS: Severe Cough & Cold symptoms (including hacking cough, a runny nose, and/or thick, colored nasal drainage): child should stay home, even without fever. Mild Cold/Respiratory Symptoms (including clear nasal drainage, mild cough): child may go to school. Sore Throat, with no other symptoms: child may go to school. Sore throat, with a fever, rash, and/or white spots on the back of the throat, children should stay home and be seen by a doctor or healthcare provider. RASH: A rash may be a sign of an allergic reaction or an infection. It’s important that the child’s healthcare provider be contacted if a rash is “itchy”, or spreading, raw, or draining, as well as having a fever with rash. Keep your child at home until you have discussed the rash with your doctor or healthcare provider. CONTAGIOUS/NUISANCE DISEASES: If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious disease, such as Strep Throat, Impetigo, Bacterial Pink Eye, Bacterial Bronchitis, etc., he/she may return to school after 24 hours of treatment with an antibiotic. If your child has been diagnosed with a nuisance infestation/disease, such as Head Lice, Scabies, Ringworm, he/she may return to school after treatment. Please notify Health Room Nurse if your child has one of these conditions. HEADACHES: We encourage students to stay at school if they have a headache. If you would like an over-the-counter pain reliever kept at school, the parent/guardian must fill out the Non-Prescription Medication Consent Form, (obtained from the school nurse or at PSD home page under Departments, Nursing Services, forms and Information) and give the school a supply of medication. Each school's nurse has copies of this form. If a child has headaches often, we encourage parents/guardians to keep a log of when the headache occurs, what relieves it, how long it lasts, and what the child was doing before the headache started. This information is important to share with the child’s health care provider. Students who wish to go home due to illness need to see the school nurse to obtain permission to go home. Remember that under no circumstances are students to leave school during the day without first reporting to the office and having their departure approved. Students leaving the school grounds without permission will be considered truant. If a student becomes ill/injured at school, a parent/guardian will be contacted. It is very important our school records include up-to-date telephone numbers for home, work, cell, and emergency contacts. Please update Skyward with any changes to contact information.
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IMMUNIZATIONS
The Student Immunization Law requires that all students through grade 12 meet a minimum number of required immunizations prior to school entrance. These requirements can be waived only for health, religious or personal convictions reasons. To remain compliant with the law, please provide the month, day, and year that your child received the required immunizations on the Student Immunization Record, when you register your student online. This must be done by the first day of school. If you do not have your student’s immunization record, please obtain a copy from your physician or go on WIR- Wisconsin Immunization Registry;( www. dhfswir.org), and print a copy of your student’s immunization record.
MEDICATION POLICY **All forms can be found on Pewaukee School District home page under Departments, Nursing Services, Forms and Information. MEDICATION We understand children may need to take medication during the day. To ensure the safety of all children, the District has written guidelines regarding administration of medication. School personnel who may administer medication include health room personnel and other trained staff. State law and School Board Policy (No. 5500.03) specify definitive guidelines for the handling and dispensing of medication for students while in school. State law has established separate procedures for medication prescribed by a physician and non-prescribed medications (over the counter ). Area physicians are aware of the law and our policy. The school nurse has the appropriate forms and they can be found on the district website. PRESCRIPTION Prior to administering prescribed medication, the school nurse must be provided with a signed Parent Consent for Medication Form from the parent/legal guardian and Physician Order for Medication Form filled out by a prescribing practitioner. Medication will be stored in the health room. All medication must be in original container from the pharmacy with: student's name, medication name, dosage, time to be given, effective date, directions, prescribing practitioner's name, & expiration date. NON-PRESCRIPTION/ALTERNATIVE (NON-FDA APPROVED) Non-prescription medication, as well as alternative (non-fda approved) medications can only be administered by school personnel with a Parent Consent for Medications Form signed by the parent/legal guardian. All medication must be in
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the original container, cannot be expired, and administered per container instructions, and must be stored in the health room. UNUSED MEDICATION All unused prescription and non-prescription medication must be picked up by the parent/legal guardian by the last day of school, or it will be disposed of. ALL CONSENT FORMS MUST BE RENEWED EACH SCHOOL YEAR AND/OR ANYTIME MEDICATION IS CHANGED. STUDENTS MAY NOT CARRY ANY NON-EMERGENCY MEDICATION.
VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEMS The District approves the use of video cameras on school property and buses for the primary purpose of reducing disciplinary problems and vandalism. Parents/guardians will be notified once a year that video cameras are being used. (Board of Education Policy #3900.03)
VISITORS To ensure the safety of our students, ALL school visitors must enter the building using the main entrance, sign-in at the school office and pick up a visitor’s pass to use during their visit. Other building doors will be locked during school hours. Any visitors parking on campus for more than 30 minutes must obtain a temporary parking permit from the high school office, which must be on display in the vehicle.
RAPTOR SYSTEM Pewaukee School District implemented the Raptor System district wide in 2016-2017. The system is unique because it enables the school to produce visitor passes, monitor volunteer hours, and electronically check all visitors against registered sexual offenders databases. The goal of the system is to continue to monitor a safe school. When using this system, all volunteers and visitors will be asked to show government-issued identification (driver’s license), which is scanned into the system, and a badge will be produced to be worn while at the school. Upon leaving the school, the badge is returned to the office to sign out. When the visitor/volunteer returns to school, their information and scanned ID are stored in the system. A badge is easily produced through the system without the need of the ID.
STUDENT ILLNESS If you become ill during the day, report to the school nurse or high school office and arrangements will be made to get you home, provided someone is at home to receive you. It is school policy not to permit anyone to go home to an empty house if ill for your protection. Students who wish to go home due to illness need to see the school nurse to obtain permission to sign out. Remember, under no circumstances are students to leave school during the day without first reporting to the office and having departure approved. Students leaving the building or the school grounds without permission will be considered truant.
BACK PACK POLICY To maintain a safe environment where illegal or inappropriate materials are not transported into classrooms, students are not allowed to carry backpacks during the school day to and from classes. Backpacks must remain in the student’s assigned locker during the school day.
SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES & IN-LINE SKATES Skateboards, bicycles and in-line skates are prohibited on the PSD campus. Prohibiting skateboards, bicycles and in-line skates on school grounds is designed to prevent accidents occurring and problems associated with storage, theft and inappropriate use. Student bikes may be stored at the edge of campus at either the bike corral across from District Office or at the Stadium Concession Stand. Bicycles must be locked when using either of the corrals provided. Exceptions may be made under staff supervision for special events and/or extra-curricular activities.
FOOD/DRINK Food and drinks are not allowed in the library at any time. Water and healthy snacks are permitted in classrooms only if teacher authorization is given.
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ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS The Board of Education has a strong commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of all students. The District’s commitment to maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure educational environment requires a clear policy and supportive programs relating to the detection and prevention of substance use. The following actions are prohibited by students in or on school property, in any District owned or contracted vehicle and at all school-sponsored activities:
1. The use, possession, dispersing, distribution, manufacture, transfer, sale, or possession with intent to sell controlled substances, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia (as defined by local, state, and federal statutes), inhalants, anabolic androgenic steroids, other performance enhancing substances, and look-alike drugs/alcohol (i.e. non-alcoholic beer).
2. Being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or inhalants. This policy excepts prescription medication when used by the individual for whom they were prescribed, in the manner and amount prescribed, and when used in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy governing student medications. As a condition to participate in extracurricular activities, students will be subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Pewaukee School District’s Random Drug Testing Policy. Additionally, a student may be required to submit to a breath test to determine the presence of alcohol if a school official or law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that the student is under the influence of alcohol in violation of this policy. Such tests shall be administered by a trained District employee or a law enforcement officer and shall meet state law requirements. Parents/guardians and students will be informed of the established standards of conduct and possible sanctions related to the use and abuse of alcohol and controlled substances. Failure to abide by this policy, or refusal to submit to required breath testing for the presence of alcohol, will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion from school. Such disciplinary action shall be done in accordance with state law and established procedures. Violations of this policy may also result in referral to law enforcement officials for prosecution under specific local, state, or federal laws. An alcohol and other drug assessment is required before returning to school after a suspension for a drug or alcohol violation. The District shall assist students, parents/guardians, and staff to be aware of procedures that exist to deal with the problems associated directly or indirectly with controlled substances and alcohol use and abuse. (Board of Education Policy # 5300.03)
NON-SMOKING/TOBACCO POLICY Smoking and the use of any tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and/or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products shall be prohibited on all District property, including school buildings, grounds, and in school-owned vehicles and during all school sponsored activities. Possession of tobacco products including electronic cigarettes and/or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products by students on school property shall also be prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in citations under local ordinance and/or employee or student discipline.
Use and/or possession of Vaping Device Students found in possession of or engaged in the use of vaping devices will be referred to the Pewaukee Police Department for a potential citation. The Pewaukee Police Department will also test the device contents for controlled substances and respond accordingly. PHS Administration will also respond accordingly to the results of the police assessment which may include suspension or expulsion if controlled substances are present. If no controlled substances are present, students and parents will be provided the option of a referral to Rosecrance/other health provider for an AODA assessment or an in-school suspension to complete research on the impact of vaping devices on a person’s health.
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE ORDINANCE #9.35 - Possession or use of cigarettes and tobacco products by students: The Village of Pewaukee has adopted an ordinance restricting the use or possession of cigarettes or any other tobacco products by students in school buildings or upon school property. Specific provisions of the ordinance are as follows: Possession of cigarettes and tobacco products in school buildings or upon school property: No person under the age of 18, and no person enrolled as a student in the Pewaukee School District, may possess any cigarette or tobacco products at any time inside any building or on any property owned, leased or used by a public school in the Village of Pewaukee.
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Use of cigarettes and tobacco products in school buildings, or upon school property: No person may smoke, light, ingest, chew, inhale, or otherwise use any cigarette, tobacco product or smoke from a cigarette or tobacco product at any time inside any building or on any property owned, leased or used by a public school in the Village.
RANDOM DRUG TESTING POLICY Why Are We Testing? Random student drug testing will be implemented to:
● Foster a safe learning environment within our schools. ● Establish a stronger culture of drug disapproval within the school community. ● Employ a more reliable means to detect student drug use as a means to deter its use among students. ● Help direct students away from drug and alcohol use toward a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. ● Assist students in maximizing their performance by remaining drug free. ● Assist parents/guardians with helping their children resist pressure to use alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs. ● Identify users of drugs or alcohol so that appropriate interventions may occur.
Who Is Eligible For Testing? ● Pewaukee High School students participating in athletics and extra-curricular activities are eligible for random
drug testing. ● Students become eligible for random drug testing on the first day they participate in a practice, activity, or
performance associated with a sport or extra-curricular activity. ● Students remain eligible for random drug testing throughout the remainder of his or her high school years,
whether or not the student has been previously tested or is currently participating in a sport or extra-curricular activity at the time he or she might be selected for a drug test.
● Up to 25% of the total number of athletic and extra-curricular participants will be tested annually. What Is Tested?
● District will test for the presence of certain substances which may include, but is not limited to: alcohol, metabolites of nicotine, marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, and phencyclidine (PCP). The District reserves the right to test for any other drug within the meaning of the Policy at the discretion of School District Administration.
How Will Students Be Selected For Testing? ● A confidential testing schedule will be created by the high school administration prior to the initiation of testing
to ensure randomness of testing. ● Testing may only occur on student contact days during the academic year. ● Student selection for testing will be conducted on a random basis. ● The names of students selected for testing will remain confidential except to the high school administration.
How Will The Test Be Administered? ● All aspects of the random drug testing program, including the taking of specimens, will be conducted so as to
safeguard the personal and privacy rights of the student to the maximum degree possible. ● Nurses from the approved outside agency will oversee the collection of urine specimens in accordance with
federal (Department of Transportation) standards. ● The approved outside agency will collect urine samples from select students and forward the samples to a
licensed lab, via licensed courier, for screening. ● Specimen collecting will occur at the high school in an area that has a secured bathroom and a private “waiting”
room (training room). ● Urine samples will be handled in the same manner as forensics evidence.
How Will Parents & Students Be Notified Of Testing? ● Students participating in athletics or extra-curricular activities are required to complete the “Pewaukee School
District Random Drug Testing Program Consent Form.” ● Parents of students selected for testing will be notified (via phone call or message) on the day of testing. Parents
of students who refuse to test will also be notified. ● Results of student tests will be provided to the Testing Coordinator within approximately 24 hours of the testing. ● Parent/guardians of students tested will be notified of test results.
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● Written notification will be provided to all students and parents upon the determination of test results. ● The Testing Coordinator will keep testing results in confidential files separate from the student’s other
educational records. He/she shall disclose results only to the administrative personnel who have a need to be informed regarding the result of the test in order to implement or to oversee implementation of the policy or the consequences for violating this policy. This may include the High School Associate Principal, the High School Principal or the Superintendent. Student drug testing information will not be turned over to any law enforcement authorities except under circumstances in which the District is legally compelled to surrender or disclose such test results.
What Are The Consequences For A Testing Violation? ● An Activities/Athletic Code violation will result from the following:
○ Positive screen ○ Refusal to participate in testing ○ Tampering with the urine collection process
● Students will be ineligible for participation in a sport or extra-curricular activity for a failure to complete the “Pewaukee School District Random Drug Testing Program Consent Form.
Will There Be An Appeal Process? ● All appeals will be conducted in accordance with the process outlined in the Activities/Athletic Code. Students
may request a retest of their urine sample at their own expense.
VI. Student/Parent Engagement, Services, & Other
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI) Response to Intervention (RTI) supports the learning and behavior needs of all students by utilizing the essential elements of high quality instruction, balanced assessment, cultural responsiveness, and collaboration to systematically interact within a multi-level system of support. The RTI Team is a group of teachers and other school personnel who meet to find ways to address the unique needs of individual students. The school RtI Team assists teachers and parents with:
● Identifying student strengths, needs, and challenges. ● Brainstorming ideas to support students with behavior or academics. ● Reviewing information about students and discussing ways to meet those needs in the regular classroom. ● Coordinating school efforts to meet student needs. ● Assisting with referrals for evaluation (i.e., talented and gifted, 504, special education). ● Developing a modification or Section 504 Accommodation Plan as needed.
If you have concerns about your child, contact your child’s teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, or school principal.
RESOURCE Resource is an important and responsive part of the school day. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, we will expand our use of Resource to include support and enrichment opportunities for students, including weekly check in on Mondays, a home base teacher to provide Academic & Career Planning support, Socio-Emotional Learning instruction, Character Education, general school business, and other collaborative learning opportunities. Resource runs from 7:30-8:10 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Resource is designed to provide students the opportunity to take control over what they need to maximize their learning during their high school career. Some students will need additional time and support to complete learning tasks, alternative/make up assessments, and receive additional instruction. Other students who would benefit from enrichment opportunities will be able to pursue passion projects, delve into additional topics not
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covered as part of the regular curriculum, participate in co-curricular activities, attend career presentations, engage in additional health and wellness opportunities, etc.
Grade Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 9-10th All 9-10thgraders assigned All 9-10thgraders assigned All 9-10thgraders assigned All 9-10thgraders assigned
11th-12th Academic grade of C/D or lower in previous quarter
Academic grade of C/D or lower in previous quarter
Academic grade of C/D or lower in previous quarter
Academic grade of C/D or lower in previous quarter
Non-assigned 11th and 12th grade students who begin to struggle MUST be pulled into Resource as soon as they begin to falter. These students include, but are not limited to the following:
● ANY student not working to potential. ● ANY student not effectively utilizing instructional time. ● ANY student failing to turn in assignments or projects. ● ANY student in need of an assessment review session.
Students who earn only one or two academic downgrades on a quarterly report card are eligible for Resource Early Release based on the following guidelines after they fill out the Resource Early Release Form and have it approved:
● Students that have been assigned Resource because of one academic downgrade in one class are eligible for Early Release after two weeks attending Resource.
● Students who have a total of two academic downgrades are eligible for release after four weeks attending Resource.
● Students who earned a total of 3 or more academic downgrades will be assigned for the entirety of the 9-week quarter.
MANDATORY FRIDAY RESOURCE Any student who receives 3 or more F’s at the end of the term progress reports will be placed in Mandatory Friday Resource and parents will be notified. This includes students who may not currently be in Resource.
TALENTED & GIFTED (TAG) PROGRAM The PSD has an identified TAG Coordinator who oversees the assessment, identification, and programming related to Talented and Gifted servicing. Together, classroom teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, administrators, and other staff members will nurture the development of emerging talents and monitor student progress. Multiple criteria will be used to identify students whose academic, intellectual, creative, artistic, and leadership capabilities transcend the regular curriculum. Students identified as talented and/or gifted will be serviced through a multi-level system of support.
ACADEMIC HONESTY All student work submitted for demonstrating proficiency and/or meeting course requirements must represent efforts of that individual student. Consequences for academic dishonesty are outlined in individual course syllabi. An incidence of academic dishonesty results in a “Does Not Meet” for the term in Success Skills for the class where the infraction occurred. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, forgery, copying/stealing another person’s work, allowing another person to copy work, doing another person’s work, creating more than a copy of one’s work for distribution, intentionally accessing another’s material for the using of it as one’s own, downloading information from other sources and presenting it as one’s own, unauthorized copying of software, unauthorized use of hard copy or software to develop one’s own software.
SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM CHANGES All students must carry eight full credit classes each semester. Seniors that have accumulated 21 credits and who have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 are eligible for the single period release program. Juniors that have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5, have received 5 or fewer non-proficient success skills scores and have had no significant behavior infractions are eligible for the single period release program. The single period release allows students to schedule for seven full credit courses, rather than eight. No schedule changes can be made without the written approval of the parent. Every effort has been made to insure accuracy. Differences between what you signed up for and what appears on your schedule may be accounted for by:
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2. Semester failures in second semester of the previous grade. (Ex, students failing Spanish 2 do not go on to Spanish 3).
3. Summer school credits for work passed in summer school or failing work in summer school. COURSE CHANGES WILL NOT OCCUR AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF THE START OF EACH SEMESTER.
Students who believe their schedules reflect errors should come in to discuss them in the Student Services Office. Changes will be made only when there is a computer error or when there are extremely unusual circumstances and when there has been a conference with the student, parent, counselor, and /or principal.
SUCCESS SKILLS All students will receive three markings each term in each class for their proficiency in PHS Success Skills. Success Skills are non-academic behaviors that are important elements of preparing students to be successful citizens. Success Skills are broken into three overarching categories: Prompt & Prepared, Polite & Positive, and Persistent & Productive. The following rubric will be used by teachers to determine student proficiency in the PHS Success Skills.
COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAMS Early College Credit Program: (formally Youth Options) Allows students meeting certain requirements to take post secondary courses at one of Wisconsin’s institutions of higher learning for high school and/or college credit. For more information contact your school counselor. Application deadline is March 1st for the following year, October 1st for the Spring semester. Part-time Open Enrollment: (formally Course Options) Allows Wisconsin public high school students to attend 1-2 courses in nonresident school districts, while remaining enrolled in their district of attendance for the majority of their classes. Students must complete and submit an application from the Department of Public Instruction six weeks prior to the start of any class being requested. See your counselor for information. Start College Now: (formally Youth Options) will allow high school juniors/seniors who meet certain requirements to take college courses at Wisconsin Technical Colleges. High Schools are responsible for the cost of class enrollment and books, while enrolled students are responsible for course supplies and other materials. Students must apply by March 1st for Fall semester enrollment and October 1st for Spring Semester enrollment. See your school counselor for more details. Dual Enrollment: A way for students to earn credit from the high school and a college/university. Multiple dual enrollment opportunities exist in technical fields through WCTC as well as academic fields through UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh. A reduced tuition rate is offered for these courses compared to taking them at the college/university post-high school. Students may be responsible for fees associated with college credit and the student will have a record of the final grade as a transcript from the college/university. Additional details on specific courses/opportunities should be discussed with a school counselor.
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WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER PROCEDURES The procedure for withdrawal or transferring from Pewaukee High School is as follows: 1. Secure authorization withdrawal or transfer note from your parent/guardian. 2. Obtain appropriate forms from the Student Services Office. 3. Have forms filled out by teachers. 4. Return all schoolbooks and property. 5. Make sure all fees are paid. 6. Return completed forms to the Student Services Office for final clearance.
FAMILY ACCESS To better communicate with families in our District, we are pleased to offer an Internet-based Family Access program. Family Access is available through our website, http://pewaukeeschools.org/phs. To use this software you must have access to Internet through (at least) Netscape 4.08 or Internet Explorer 4.0, allow or accept Cookies, and have a username and password that will be provided to you at the beginning of the school year. Please keep this login information safe. Family Access will allow you to view your child’s attendance, grades, lunch account, etc. on-line, providing you with important information in a timely manner. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep their contact information updated in Family Access. Any parent communication received from an email address or phone number not listed in Family Access may be subject to verification.
ATHLETICS Pewaukee High School participates in the Woodland Conference and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Therefore, all conference and state regulations pertaining to eligibility and participation in athletic programs must be completely satisfied. If you have questions concerning eligibility for participation in the interscholastic athletic program, please contact the appropriate coach or Athletic Director. A fee of $50 per sport will be assessed and must be paid each time the student enters a sport. The athletic program at Pewaukee High School includes interscholastic competition for both male and female students. All athletic programs are governed using the Pewaukee High School Athletic Code. A copy of this code is available in the athletic and high school offices, as well as on-line (under Resources, Forms & Lists, Athletic/Activities Handbook). The following teams have represented Pewaukee High School in athletic competition in the past:
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Football Wrestling Girls’ Soccer
Boys’ Soccer Boys’ Basketball Co-ed Track Girls’ Volleyball Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Golf
Co-ed Cross Country Cheerleading Girls’ Softball Girls’ Swim Pom Poms/Dance Boys’ Tennis
Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Golf
Boys’ Hockey Girls’ Hockey
Baseball Boys’ Swim
ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS Pewaukee High School encourages student participation in a wide range of service organizations and clubs. The success of these organizations depends on the enthusiasm and energy devoted to them by students. Therefore, positive involvement is a plus for the student, the organization, and the entire school. Following is a list of currently active organizations and clubs. Modifications/additions may occur as varying interests evolve.
Academic Decathlon Culinary Club Graphics Club Robotics Art Club Diversity Club International Club Rock Climbing Club
Music Ensembles Drama Club Key Club Science Olympiad Band Club Environmental Club Live Music Club Sign Language Club
Best Buddies Food Allergy Club Model UN Ski Club Book Club Forensics National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society
Bowling Club French Honor Society Peers4Peers Student Senate Choir Club Future Business Leaders
of America Ping Pong Club Yearbook
Cinema Club Pirate Leadership Club
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WOODLAND CONFERENCE Brown Deer High School Falcons
Cudahy High School Packers Greendale High School Panthers
Greenfield High School Hustlin’ Hawks Milwaukee Lutheran Knights
New Berlin Eisenhower H.S. Lions New Berlin West H.S. Vikings
Pius XI High School Popes Shorewood High School Greyhounds
Pewaukee High School Pirates
South Milwaukee High School Rockets West Allis Central High School Bulldogs
Whitnall High School Falcons Wisconsin Lutheran High School Viking
CAFETERIA Lunch money may be deposited daily before school in the mailbox outside the entrance to the kitchen. Students must have money deposited in their account to purchase lunch. Students may also place money in their account at registration or electronically withdrawn from a checking account or charged to a credit card. If you are interested in using this option, please go to the district website http://pewaukeeschools.org/phs and click on Highlights on the left side, then Online payments. A free or reduced lunch program application is available for those who are interested and qualify. If a student has any siblings in the district, they will all use one family account. If you have questions, please contact Kevin Dresdow, 262-691-2100 ext. 5039.
LOCKERS All students will be assigned and held responsible for a locker. Lockers without a built-in lock will be assigned a school- issued padlock. These lockers and padlocks are the property of the Pewaukee Public School District and are provided for the convenience of students. Lockers are jointly accessible to the student and school officials and may be subject to search at the discretion of school officials. School staff may also take possession of items found to be illegally possessed or in violation of the Student Code. Students are to keep the lockers clean and orderly and are not to use lockers to display offensive materials. Students are not to share their combinations or lockers with other students. Students found using lockers other than the one assigned them risk being disciplined, which could include loss of locker privileges. Items remaining in the student's assigned locker at the end of the school year may result in a fee. If issued a padlock, a student will be charged for the replacement cost if the padlock is lost or not returned. Students are not to keep valuables and/or money in either gym lockers or hall lockers. Students need to have a lock for their gym and tech ed lockers, as locks are not provided by the school. The school cannot assume responsibility or liability for any loss of personal property.
WORK PERMITS Work permits may be purchased in the high school office during normal business hours, 7:30 to 3:00 PM when school is in session. Completed permits can be picked up on the following school day. Cost is $10.00. Students must have their original birth certificate or driver’s license, original social security card, a letter from the employer, and written permission from their parent/guardian in order to obtain a permit.
HOMELESS STUDENTS The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MVHAA) defines homeless children as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children who share the housing of other persons due to the loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. Children living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations are also included in this population. The following services may be provided for homeless children: enrollment assistance, free breakfast/lunch, books, school supplies, and referral to social service agencies, community resources and other related services that can assist basic needs. If you are or aware of families who are homeless or if you are in need of additional information on how homelessness is defined, please call the Pewaukee School District’s Student Services Director, Homeless Liaison Officer, at 695-5077.
RIGHT TO REVIEW RECORDS Adult students or parents/guardians of minor students who are attending or have attended the Pewaukee Public Schools shall have the right to inspect and review any and all official student records directly relating to themselves or their children or wards, including student progress records, behavioral records, physical health records, and student directory data. Parents/guardians and adult students are entitled to review the above information for their child, legal ward, or self and not those of other students. Whenever a student has attained eighteen (18) years of age or is attending an institution of post secondary education, the permission or consent required of and the rights accorded to the parents of this student
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shall only be required of and accorded to the student. The parent, guardian or adult student shall request permission to review the records in writing. Said request shall be made to the Principal. The adult student or parent/guardian of a minor student shall be shown the records in the presence of a person qualified to interpret them. Directory data may be disclosed to any person, if the school has given notice to the parent/ guardian of the categories of information which it has designated as directory data and has allowed fourteen (14) days for the parent/ guardian of any student to inform the school that all or part of the directory data may not be released about the student without prior consent of the parent/guardian (Board of Education Policy #5400.01).
PUPIL NON-DISCRIMINATION The Pewaukee School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs or activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap. If any person believes that Pewaukee School District or any part of the school organization has failed to follow the law and rules of s. 118.13, Wis. Stats., or in some way discriminates against pupils on the basis listed above, he/she may bring or send a complaint to the administration office at the following address: 404 Lake Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072.
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