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Welcome
Dear Parents and Students:
Welcome to Wauneta/Palisade schools. In order to make this school year as enjoyable as possible, all students accept the responsibilities for monitoring a good school. Cooperation between your fellow students and the school staff will enable you to always be proud that you attended Wauneta/Palisade High School. This handbook has been developed to help you understand your responsibilities as a student/parent/guardian.
The Administration
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the Wauneta/Palisade Public Schools, District #536, are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the regulations implementing Title I, Title VI, Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact the Superintendent, 214 West Wichita, Wauneta/Palisade Public Schools, Wauneta, NE 69045, 308-394-5650. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding the schools compliance with these laws.
(Revised July 2002)
Grades 7-12 Handbook
Attendance
Regular attendance in school is required by school law of Nebraska 79-201, which states in part: Every person residing in a district . . . who has legal or actual charge or control of any child not less than seven nor more than sixteen years of age, shall cause such child to attend regularly the public . . . day schools for a period of time of not less than 1080 hours unless such child has been graduated from high school.
Students may not be absent from school or class more than ten days during a semester. (Excluding school sponsored activities.) Any portion of a school day that a student is absent will be counted against the ten day maximum. Students absent from school or class for more than ten days will be required to take a test during the semester in question. Failure to pass/or take such exam(s) will result in no credit being given for that class. If a student passes the test, the semester grade will be determined by averaging the two-quarter grades. As the sole discretion of the administration, special waivers may be given to a student who has had a serious accident. Medical documentation will be required. In order for a student to receive an excused absence for illness after they have exceeded eight days, they must submit a written doctor≠s excuse for each term of absence. Example: After eight days, if student (A) is absent due to illness for two consecutive days, they will need one doctor≠s excuse. If student (B) is absent for two consecutive days and returns to school for one day, and is then absent for another day, they would need two separate excuses for the two terms of absences.
Excused Absences
The following reasons are usually considered valid excuses:
1. Illness of the student
2. Serious illness or death in the immediate family
3. Medical or Dental attention is necessary
4. Absences approved in advance by the Principal
5. Religious observances
6. All other absences are considered unexcused
Absences for participation in inter-school activities (sponsored by the school) will not count toward the maximum number of absences allowed. Make-up work for these types of activities is the responsibility of the student. Students who have planned absences, whether or not they are school activities, need to have a student absence slip signed by their instructors before they leave. If they do not have this slip signed, the student is not excused to be gone from school and will have disciplinary consequences. It is the responsibility of the student to seek out these absence slips and get them turned back in to the office or to their sponsors.
The school secretary and/or principal will make random calls to those absent. A note signed by the parent/guardian must be sent with the student requesting an excused absence. Pre-excused absences may be obtained by the parent/guardian, sending a note. Students with excused absences have one day for each day absent, to make up work.
Unexcused Absences
In accordance with Nebraska School Law Section 79-201, the administration of the school shall determine if absences are excused or unexcused. Students will be considered absent and unexcused if they are absent without the consent of a parent (guardian) or if they are absent for a reason considered unacceptable by the office principal.
Excessive unexcused absences may result in the student being suspended.
Teachers will not be asked to take time to arrange make-up work for students who are absent for non-essential reasons. Any student who receives an unexcused absence or is suspended will be awarded a grade of zero in each class missed. However, if a student is suspended he/she will be allowed to make up all work and tests missed.
Tardies˘All students should be punctual in arriving at school and to classes. A student who is tardy to school should be accompanied by a written excuse. Any student tardy to school or class must report to the office. If a student is more than ten (10) minutes late he/she shall be judged absent for that class period. Tardies will be made up according to administrative directive.
Any tardies reported to the office during the school day will require that the student stay in after school on Friday or Monday for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Any student 30 minutes or more late to school will be unable to practice or participate extra-curricular activities that night. Exceptions will be a written note from a doctor. Administration has the discretion to waive this in a case of an emergency.
Leaving School During The School Day
No student is to leave school while school is in session without the permission of the principal. Permission will only be granted if the parents have made arrangements with the principal≠s office in advance, either by phone or written notice.
All students who leave school must also sign out when leaving and sign in upon returning. Students with excused absences have one day for every day absent to make up work. (All work must be made up prior to the end of each semester.)
Suspension and Expulsion
The Principal may determine that it is necessary to exclude a pupil from classes. The decision to exclude is made after the Principal has investigated the facts, given the pupil oral or written notices of the charges against him/her, and provided an opportunity for the pupil to present his/her version.
The range of possible exclusions includes:
1. Short term suspension for a period of time up to five (5) school days.
2. Emergency exclusion for a period of time as long as the student≠s presence in the school presents a danger to himself/herself or others.
3. Long term suspension is for a period of time exceeding five (5) school days but less than twenty (20) school days.
4. Expulsion is for a period of time not to exceed the remainder of the semester in which the expulsion took effect.
A pupil cannot attend school, take part in any school function, or be on school property during the duration of a suspension, exclusion, or expulsion.
I. The following may constitute grounds for short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion.
1) Use of violence, force coercion, threat, intimidation, or similar conduct in a manner that constitutes a substantial interference with school purposes;
2) Willfully causing or attempting to cause substantial damage to private or school property, stealing or attempting to steal private or school property of substantial value, or repeated damage or theft involving private or school property of small value;
3) Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a school employee or to any student. Physical injury caused by accident, self-defense, or other action undertaken on the reasonable belief that it was necessary to protect some other person shall not constitute a violation of this subdivision;
4) Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of, or with the intent of, obtaining money or anything of value from each student;
5) Knowingly possessing, handling, or transmitting any object or material that is ordinarily or generally considered a weapon;
6) Engaging in the unlawful possession, selling, dispensing, or use of a controlled substance or alcoholic liquor;
7) Public indecency, except that this subdivision shall apply only to students at least twelve years of age but less than nineteen years of age;
8) Engaging in any other activity forbidden by the laws of the State of Nebraska which activity constitutes a danger to other students or interfered with school purposes; or
9). Repeated violation of rules and regulations. This includes persistent failure to comply with directions of teachers and/or other school personnel, and/or rules of teachers, and/or rules of other school personnel.
II. Administrative and teaching personnel may take actions regarding student behavior, which are reasonably necessary to aid the student, further school purposes, or prevent interference with the educational process. Such actions may include counseling of students, parent conferences, rearrangement of schedules, requirements that a student receive counseling, or restricting participation in extra-curricular activities. Should a teacher need to utilize greater means to influence student attitude and conduct, he/she may require the student to stay after school for a minimum of 30 minutes detention. A student who serves a detention for violation of school rules must serve that detention after school only, on the day the detention is issued. Students who ride the bus may serve the detention on the following day, so they may make arrangements for transportation home.
III. Before long-term suspension or expulsion is invoked, the pupil may, upon request, have a hearing on the specific charges. Pupils are advised of this right when a Principal decides to recommend one of the above actions. If a hearing is not requested within five (5) school days the recommendation will go into effect.
IV. Students who are suspended will receive a zero in each class missed. However, if a student is suspended he/she will be allowed to make up all work and tests missed.
School Dress Policy
In the matter of student dress it is the administrations policy that the student body of Wauneta/Palisade should maintain a conservative dignity in the student≠s apparel.
The purpose of a conservative dress policy is to encourage students to place values, not on superficial standards such as dress or popularity, but rather upon the lasting and proven standards of character, intellect, ability, and dignity and to encourage young men and women to seek attention and peer approval by excellence in such substantial traits as academic achievement rather than odd regalia. The administration will determine what constitutes appropriate attire. The general policy for both boys and girls is as follows:
1. No odd regalia shall be allowed that detracts from the educational process, nor any type of clothing that is not deemed to be conducive to good school environment. Shirts/blouses must cover the torso all the way to the waist line and should not have thin straps or ≥spaghetti≈ straps.
2. Dress for school, and school sponsored activities must be appropriate and in good taste for the occasion.
3. Hats and sunglasses will be off while in the school building.
4. Beer, Profanity, or other logos printed on clothing, that are not conducive to good school environment is not allowed.
5. No gang related attire will be worn on school premises, or to any school sponsored activities.
Lockers
No type of markings, decals, or stickers will be allowed on lockers, with the exception of pre-activity spirit signs. The Wauneta/Palisade Public School co-habitates lockers with students and the locker remain in the ownership of the school system. Periodic locker inspections will be held at the administrators≠ discretion. Valuables such as money, calculators, etc. should not be left in hall lockers or gym lockers. Locks are required on all PE/Athletic lockers. No cell phones, pagers or CD players/CD≠s are allowed on school grounds. The Wauneta-Palisade schools will not be responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced money. DO NOT BRING MONEY TO SCHOOL (Padlocks are available in the office for checkout.)
Attendance And Grade Reports
Attendance and grade reports to parents will be made on a nine-week basis. Office record of pupil marks should be placed on report cards within three school days after the end of the grading period. Report cards will be handed out on Friday following the nine-week period or as near as possible a week after the end of the period.
Eligibility
Students must maintain passing grades (D- or above) in all classes and be enrolled in no fewer than four (4) classes to be eligible to represent Wauneta/Palisade Public School in any inter-school activity/competition.
Ineligible periods are from Tuesday of each week until Tuesday of the following week. A student is ineligible if they have been failing the same subject for the previous two weeks in a row. Downlists are turned in by teachers weekly and determine students≠ eligibility status for the following week. All students are eligible the first week of each new quarter.
Student≠s Record Files
Any student, his or her parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and school administrators shall have access to the student≠s record files during administrative office hours. Requests will be made to the school administrator, counselor, or teacher who will be present while the file is removed from the cabinet. Academic records and disciplinary records will be kept in separate files and disciplinary records of individual students will be destroyed upon the student≠s graduation or three years after the student has left the school.
Except for the student, parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and school administrators, no other person or persons shall have access to student≠s records unless the student or his or her parents or guardian gives personal or written authorization.
The student must sign a release form each time academic information (transcript, rank, etc.) is released by the Wauneta/Palisade Public School.
Building
The building will be open to students at 7:30 a.m. MT in Wauneta and 8:00 a.m. CT in Palisade. Pupils with definite work assignments may report earlier. All pupils except those engaged in organized activities, such as athletics, or music, under the direct supervision of a coach or sponsor are to be clear of the building by 3:45 p.m. MT (Wauneta) 4:30 p.m. CT (Palisade). This includes all pupils ≥kept in≈ after school.<o:p></o:p>
Honor Students
The valedictorian and the salutatorian of each graduating class is to be selected on the basis of scholastic grade averages in the academic areas of Mathematics, English, Natural Sciences, and Social Studies. To determine the valedictorian and salutatorian students, averages will be obtained by using the minimum divisor of subjects taken among contenders for class honors. (For example if A has sixteen subjects and B has twenty, B will be allowed to disregard four of his lowest grades in order to equalize the averages and recognize student initiative.) Contenders must have completed all of their junior and senior year within the Wauneta/Palisade school system. Students who take core college classes over the DLC have the option of including those classes into their GPA and can be counted toward honors. Class standings will be averaged on high school grades for all eight semesters and are to be calculated on the following point system:
A = 4.0
B+ = 3.5
B = 3.0
C+ = 2.5
C = 2.0
D+ = 1.5
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
Honor points will be totaled and divided by the number of grades to establish an honor point average that will then become the basis for ranking students in the class.<o:p></o:p>
Any and all honors are given with the recommendation, consent and approval of the High School Faculty.
In the event of a tie, equal honors will be given.
Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be recognized as being graduated with High Distinction.
Honor Society
The Frenchman Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society is an organization intended to allow faculty members to bestow honors on those students who have the highest achievements in four areas: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The Society will adhere to the following selection procedures:
1. In early fall, letters are sent to all students in grades 10-11 with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, inviting them to join the NHS. Application forms and an explanation of the process are included with this letter.
2. Once the application deadline has passed, the advisor creates a list of students who have returned membership application forms. This list is given to faculty and administration that are asked to rate those students in each of four categories (scholarship, character, leadership, and service) on a scale of 1 to 5.
3. The advisor compiles the individual survey results and offers them, along with the completed application forms, to the faculty council for review.
4. The faculty council, which will consist of 5 teachers who are to remain anonymous, votes independently by selecting any of the potential candidates they feel are worthy of membership in NHS.
5. The advisor collects the votes of the council. Any student receiving a majority vote (3 out of 5) is elected into the Society. There will be no quota or predetermined number of inductees in any given year.
6. Students who are in the society may be dismissed following due process for violating their oath of membership. The faculty disciplinary committee may gather evidence from a variety of sources including testimony, law enforcement citations and other documentation to decide what disciplinary action to take against a member. The faculty disciplinary committee makes the final decision on disciplinary cases. There is no appeals process.
Commencement Program
There will be a commencement program with the date selected and placed on the calendar by the superintendent and principal. The graduating seniors will wear caps, gowns, and appropriate attire.
The seniors have a prerogative to select the speaker with the approval of the sponsor(s) and administration and select the music, again with approval of the sponsor(s) and administration.
Student participation in commencement ceremonies is optional. Any student choosing not to successfully complete the commencement program, but having resolved all financial and academic obligations, may stay in school until school is dismissed for the year and have their graduation certificate mailed to them. The school will pay the fee for a ceremonial diploma package for students who have chosen to successfully go through the commencement proceedings, and these students will be released from school immediately after the ceremony. Any student choosing not to successfully go through commencement proceedings, but still wishing to receive the ceremonial diploma package, will be charged a fee.
All financial and academic obligations that a student has to the school must be resolved prior to receiving a diploma.
Class Funds Policy
The Board of Education directed the Administration to transfer all the remaining funds of graduated classes to the Junior class.
academic honor roll policy
High Honor Roll˘A student achieves High Honor Roll for the grading period if he/she has a GPA of 4.0 over all classes for the grading period in question.
Honor Roll˘A student achieves Honor Roll≈ for the grading period if he/she has a GPA in the range of 3.50-3.99 over all classes for the grading period in question.
Honor Roll and High Honor Roll are figured for quarterly and semesterly grading periods.
SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM
Wauneta-Palisade Schools offers a School-to-Work Program to high school seniors who qualify. The coordinator and administration will set the times that participants in the program will be gone from school to work at a job, but students will generally be excused the last two periods of the day for this activity. A brief handbook regarding guidelines of participation will be created and distributed to participants by the coordinator.
Requirements for eligibility:
1. Student MUST be a senior.
2. Students must apply with the program coordinator before the date the coordinator sets each semester.
3. Students must sign a contract/agreement with the employer stating the hours and duties expected.
4. Students are required to turn in weekly hour/work sheets signed by the employer and D.O. coordinator.
5. Students must be academically eligible for extra-curricular activities.
6. Students can never, in their entire career at Wauneta-Palisade Schools, have been ineligible because of the substance abuse policy.
7. Students will still register for regular afternoon classes.
8. All employers and student participants will be approved by the program coordinator, as
well as by the administration.
9. Participants must have minimum graduation requirements met without the classes that will be
missed due to work release.
Disciplinary Actions:
1. If weekly worksheets are not turned in, they will be placed on the down list just like a student in a traditional class, and students will be subject to disciplinary action based upon that system.
2. Participants may be subject to return to regular classes for the remainder of the semester just as though they were a transfer student coming into the system for the following reasons:
A. If they are ineligible for extra-curricular activities.
B. If their work is unsatisfactory to the employer or they are fired or quit the job.
C. If they are placed on the substance abuse list during the school year.
3. The student will notify the employer and coordinator if they need to miss work for any reason, or else disciplinary consequences will be issued.
Liability:
1. Once the student leaves school and steps into a car, that student is liable for himself or herself just as if they had signed out of school until they return for athletics or other activities. Students wishing to participate in the work release program must provide their own transportation to and from the job.
2. Employers are liable only while the student is on the job.
Graduation Requirements
Subjects College Prep General
English... 40... 40
Science... 40... 30
Math. 40... 30
Social Studies 30... 30
Fine Arts... 10... 10
Practical Arts... 10... 10
Health, Safety, P.E.... 20... 20
Electives... 80... 75
Speech/Drama. 10..... 5
Total 280 250
These requirements are considered a minimum core of studies for Wauneta/Palisade High School students. All students and especially those who plan pre-professional or college education after high school should work closely with the Counselor in planning their schedules of study.
English Required 40 credits. English I, II, III, and IV are required in sequence. Foreign languages may be substituted if at least three of the above English courses have been attempted.
Science Required 30 credits. Physical Science or General Science is required of 9th graders and Biology I is required of 10th graders. Physical Science is required before graduation, and Chemistry, and Physics may be counted in addition towards Science requirements.
Math Required 30 credits. A progression of Math courses will be followed: Algebra I or Pre-Algebra is required of 9th graders, Algebra II , Geometry, and Advanced Math. Also Applied Math or Consumer Math with a grade of ≥B or better may be used toward math requirements if at least three of the above courses have been attempted.
Social Studies Required 30 credits. A progression of Social Studies courses will be followed: World Geography or World History is required of all 9th graders, American History of all 11th graders, and American
Government for 12th graders.
Fine Arts Required 10 credits. Includes Art I, Art II, Multi-Media Presentations, Choir, or Band.
Practical Arts Required 10 credits. Includes Family/Consumer Sciences, Shop, Business or Ag courses.
Health & Physical Education Required 20 credits. Weight training may be substituted for the P.E. requirements.
Speech/Drama Required 5 credits.
Graduation requirements remain 250 credits with 280 credits recommended for college bound students.
Exceptions to the provision of this general pattern may be made by the board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent who will support his recommendations with justifiable reasons. A complete record of this recommendation and of the action taken upon it by the board will be included in the minutes of the official record.
Further eligibility is based upon the completion of the required program at a time designated by the superintendent and approved by the board and the satisfactory clearing of the record as far as such matters as disciplinary actions, payment of fees, etc. are concerned.
Students must have completed a minimum of 65 credits as a Freshman to be classified as a Sophomore, 130 credits to be classified as a Junior and 195 credits to be classified as a Senior.
junior high promotion
In order to be promoted to the next grade level, a junior high student must pass each semester of all four of the core academic courses˘math, English, social studies, science. If a student fails to pass all semesters of these courses but still wishes to receive promotion, he/she must successfully complete the summer school program provided by the school. If a junior high student fails to pass any semester of any core subject and fails to successfully complete the summer school program, then that student shall repeat the same junior high grade the following year.
DETENTIONS
Any student who is issued a detention by a staff member MUST serve the detention the following school day in the morning before school. Detentions are 30 minutes in length and begin 45 minutes before the start of the school day. On regular school days, that will be at 7:15 a.m. MT. If a student is scheduled to serve a detention and does not show up for the detention or school because of a documented medical absence, he/she will owe the detention on the next school day. If the student is late or does not serve the detention for any non-medical reason, he/she will owe two detentions, to be served on the next two school mornings. If both detentions are not served, the student will be suspended. Absences for school sporting events are NOT acceptable reasons for missing detentions!
If a student who has already earned two consecutive detentions earns another detention on one of the two days that they already owe detention, that student will be suspended.
Suspension is a last resort. However, if students receive more than 5 detentions in one semester, they will be suspended. Suspensions may also include activities designed to get students to reflect on their behavior and choose appropriate alternatives. Students who chose to satisfactorily complete the activities may make up all work for full credit without taking zeros during the suspension.
Dishonorable Conduct
If, in the opinion of the superintendent or principal, such student shall be considered to have brought discredit on the school, or continues to be a discipline problem, he/she shall be automatically dropped from any and all offices and shall not represent the school in any activity for a period to be determined by the administration.
STUDENT AFFECTIONS
There shall be no public display of physical affections by students at school, at school functions, or on school property (this includes holding hands and or other touching). Repeated failure to refrain from this activity will result in disciplinary action, including detentions.
Automobile Policy
Driving cars is a privilege ˘ protect this freedom by observing all driving rules and regulations. Once a vehicle is parked, it shall remain parked until the end of the school day. Driving at noon is prohibited. Students will not be allowed to sit or ride in vehicles during school hours. All vehicles must be parked in the designated East gravel parking area when school is in session. The North paved parking lot is reserved for staff parking only.
The school will not be responsible for damage to or theft from vehicles. LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.
Transportation Policy
If any student is active in a school function sanctioned by the district with transportation provided, the student is expected to ride to and from the activity by the provided transportation. (Busses.)
The only exception to this shall be that the parent/guardian of a student may request that his/her child ride with another adult from the activity. The parent/guardian must personally make this request through the school administration or receive his/her child directly from the bus. (Adult is considered anyone 19 years or older.)
School Bus Safety Code For Pupils
1. I will not play games on the street, sidewalk or highway or push my playmates while waiting for the school bus.
2. I will wait for the bus to come to a full stop before I attempt to get on the bus, or before I get up from my seat to get off the bus.
3. I will not put books, feet, or anything in the aisles of the bus.
4. When it is time to board the bus I will go immediately to my assigned seat.
5. I will never tamper with the bus or with any of its equipment.
6. I will never put my hands or any of my body out of the windows.
7. I will report immediately to the driver any damages to the bus.
8. I will abstain from loud talking, profanity, playing or fighting on the bus.
9. I will obey my bus driver and accept and perform any instructions the driver gives me.
10. I will not push anyone when unloading or loading.
11. I will not damage any property of the bus.
12. I will use seat belts when provided.
The following will be implemented for any student not obeying or observing this safety code or who is a discipline problem: Strike One: Parent/Guardians will receive written notice of the infraction. Strike Two: Student will be suspended from riding the bus for five school days and parent will meet with the transportation supervisor, bus driver, and principal prior to riding again. Strike Three: Student is suspended from all school provided transportation for the remainder of the semester.
Special Students
The term ≥special student≈ refers to any person twenty years old or older; or a person who has not been in attendance in some resident school for the previous two years.
≥Special students≈ may be admitted to Wauneta/Palisade High School for the purpose of completing their high school education provided the following criteria are understood, accepted and satisfied.
1. Such students are to be accepted only on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
2. Such students shall be considered ≥Special Adult Students≈ and shall not be considered a member of any particular class.
3. It is to be understood that such students are in attendance for academic purposes only and should not become active participants in extra-curricular activities.
4. It is to be expected that such students set a high example of scholarship and behavior for others and that any misconduct for infraction of school rules shall terminate the Special Student≠s status as a student.
Homecoming Activities
Homecoming activities are the responsibility of the student council and will follow the following general rules:
1. Student council and coaches will meet to determine the game for homecoming.
2. Homecoming activities/preparation will begin at 2:15 MT on Tuesday and conclude on Friday.
3. A general plan will be drawn up in writing, which must be initially approved by the student council sponsor. Upon initial approval, the sponsor will present the plan to the principal for approval and appropriate scheduling, at least 10 days prior to the event. Such things as dates, students, times, etc. and cleanup of events should be furnished to the principal.
Scheduling Activities
Any event that involves students and use of school facilities after school hours should be cleared through the principal and then listed on the master calendar in the principal≠s office. In the case of parties, picnics, hikes, and the like, notice should be given at least ten days in advance so as to avoid conflicts.
School Dances - Jr. High
Each class may schedule one class party per year. All parties must be initially approved by the sponsor of the group desiring to have a party, and then the sponsor of the group must gain the approval of the principal and have the party scheduled at an appropriate time before proceeding with plans for the party.
The following rules will be in force for all school parties, any deviation must be approved in advance by the board of education:
1. It shall be the responsibility of the sponsor and officers of the organization or class sponsoring the party to arrange the attendance of two teachers and four parents (two couples) as additional sponsors. All sponsors should be approved by the Administration.
2. The party will ordinarily begin at 8:00 p.m and will end promptly at 11:00 p.m.
3. Alcoholic beverages, drugs of all kinds, and tobacco in any form are prohibited, and anyone using these or showing the effects of use will be asked to leave, and the parents will be contacted. Students and dates may be required to submit to a Breathalyzer prior to gaining entrance. Those who wish not to submit to a Breathalyzer will not gain entrance.
4. School parties are for those enrolled in the grade sponsoring the party and others are not allowed to attend. (Jr. High)
5. All parties will be ≥closed door,≈ that is, a sign will indicate to all as they enter that they will not be allowed to leave and return. In other words, all who come should be prepared to stay until they are ready to leave for the evening.
6. Lights will be left on.
School Elections
All school elections will be carried out strictly in accordance with the best democratic procedures. On only insignificant issues will there be any deviation from the use of the secret ballot. All school elections of class officers, organization officers, and the like will be held by the close of the school year.
Class Rings
During the 1st quarter of the sophomore year, a school-sponsored company will show the class the various rings, and orders will be taken. By no means is a student required to buy from any specific company, and students are free to make additional contacts.
Organization Sponsorships
School classes, clubs, and organizations shall have at least one faculty advisor. The principal may require more faculty advisors or parent sponsors if he thinks it is advisable.
Lost And Found
All lost and found articles should be turned in at the high school principal≠s office. Those who have lost articles should check with that office. Articles left past the end of the school year will be donated to the shop for rags.
MONEYMAKING Projects
In as much as arrangements have been made to provide funds to classes by pro-rating concession returns to classes with needs for funds, additional moneymaking activities will be kept at a minimum. Junior high classes will assess class dues for their needs, since they are small, and will not be involved in any moneymaking activities. Freshmen and sophomore classes and all organizations will be limited to one major moneymaking project per school year. The junior and senior classes will be limited to one major money-making project per semester, or two a school year, but no more than two projects within one semester.
The sponsor or sponsors of the group desiring a project must initially approve moneymaking projects. Thereafter, the sponsor of the organization or class must meet with and gain the approval of the principal, have the project scheduled at an appropriate time, and use care in planning and carrying out the project.
Example of Major moneymaking projects:
FFA Fruit sales, Junior magazine sales, Senior/FFA labor auction, or Speech pizza sales. No class or organization is allowed to use another class≠s moneymaking project.
Soup and Pie suppers or cake sales are not counted as major moneymaking projects.
Lunch Count And Purchases
Lunch count will be picked up from each class during the first period of each day.
Lunch tickets may be purchased from the office for one week or one month. This is a federal program and students will not be allowed to charge more than three lunches.
Free and Reduced Priced Lunch applications will be distributed to students at the beginning of the school year. Applications are also on file in the office throughout the year.
Meetings
Any meeting that is not part of the regular classroom procedure must have the approval of the principal before being called. Sponsors should seek approval. Meetings should be held during designated study halls. Meetings should not exceed one per month.
Severe Weather ˘ School Dismissal
The school board shall have the authority to call off or dismiss school in cases of severe weather. Public announcement of school closure will generally be made over McCook (KBRL), Ogallala (KOGA), and Lexington (KRVN).
substances on school grounds
Wauneta/Palisade Schools prohibit the use or possession of alcohol, tobacco and other controlled substances on or near school property. Students using, or having the above in their possession on or near any school property, including busses, may be suspended from school and school activities. They may also be subject to action from law enforcement.
CANDY, GUM, SNACKS, AND SOFT DRINKS
Candy, gum, snacks, and drinks will be allowed only in student hallways. They may not be brought into classrooms. This privilege may be revoked if students are not keeping locker areas and hallways clear of debris. No food or sugared drinks are to be brought into classrooms unless the teacher obtains permission from the Principal.
SCHOOL DANCES (SR. HIGH)
Only three dances per year may be scheduled, with a maximum of one per quarter. The homecoming dance will be counted as the dance for the first quarter, and the jr.-sr. prom will be counted as the dance for the fourth quarter. The sponsor of the group desiring to have a dance must initially approve all dances, and then the sponsor must gain the approval of the principal and have the dance scheduled at an appropriate time before proceeding with plans for the dance.
The following rules will be in force for all school dances, any deviation must be approved in advance by the board of education:
1. It will be the responsibility of the sponsor of the organization or class sponsoring the dance to arrange the attendance of two teachers and four other adults as additional sponsors.
2. The dance will ordinarily begin at 9:00pm and end promptly at midnight.
3. Alcoholic beverages, drugs of any kind, and tobacco in any form are prohibited, and anyone using these or showing the affects of use will be asked to leave and their parents may be contacted. Students and dates may be required to submit to a breathalyzer prior to gaining entrance. Those who wish not to submit to a breathalyzer will not gain entrance.
4. School dances are for those enrolled in grades 9-12 in Wauneta-Palisade High School. Attendance at all school dances is restricted to students in grades 9-12 exclusive. EXCEPTION: Names of outside dates who are no older than one year past graduation OR an approved graduate of Wauneta-Palisade High School, and which have been given to and approved by the sponsor in advance, will be allowed to attend jr.-sr. prom and homecoming. The administration reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone not currently enrolled in Wauneta-Palisade High School.
5. All dances will be ≥closed door≈ dances. That means that the sponsors will designate a time after the dance has begun that the doors will be locked. After that time, no one will be admitted or re-admitted. At prom, the doors will be locked immediately after promenade.
6. Lights may be periodically turned on by sponsors, a deputy, or administration.
7. A deputy law enforcement officer may be hired by the Superintendent for a dance and payment will be made out of the proceeds of the dance.
Hazing
≥No form of hazing shall be permitted by any pupil attending the Wauneta/Palisade Public Schools. This rule applies to persons connected with any school organization, club, class or any other activities of the schools. Hazing activities that are an outgrowth of school connections or class relationships shall be interpreted as under the direct supervision of the Wauneta/Palisade Public Schools. In the event of the violations of the rule against hazing, school authorities shall take appropriate disciplinary measures against the student or students responsible for the act. Engaging in hazing activities may cause the student to forfeit his right to attend the Wauneta/Palisade Public Schools.
(HAZING: To worry or bother a person with abusive or ridiculous tricks or treatment.)
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as creating a hostile environment through behaviors, displays, or language that:
1. Are unwelcome. Legally, unwelcome behavior does not mean merely upsetting or offensive acts. This refers to a pattern of behavior that makes someone feel dread, fear, anxiety, concern or sadness. This behavior may be considered sexual harassment, even after the offensive behavior stops.
2. Are pervasive. Pervasive means that offensive behavior is happening more than once--that a pattern is developing. This would include repeated comments that are sexually offensive in nature.
3. Are related to gender.
4. Substantially interferes with a student≠s educational opportunity.
Guidance Program
A. Counseling
Wauneta High School has a counselor to offer the following services to students:
1. Assistance in planning the high school program.
2. Assistance in planning college.
3. Assistance in vocational planning (career planning).
4. Counsel for students who need help with personal problems.
5. Individual testing.
6. Group testing.
7. Parental and staff conference regarding student progress, concerning college selections, national testing programs, academic problems, and registration for the coming year. When a student≠s achievement or behavior indicates problems or adjustment, the counselor may call for the student. Ideally, the counselor should serve the needs and desires of the student; therefore, most counseling should be initiated at the student≠s request. An individual should ask for help when he needs it and not wait for the counselor to call for an interview.
B. Education Information
Educational, Occupational Information Center (Guidance Office). Materials dealing with college information, occupations, job outlook analysis, and other post-high school data are available.
Students and their parents are encouraged to use the materials and resource people available in these vital areas of concern.
Certain high school course requirements, and more frequently, post-high school education is required for entrance into most occupations. To assure preparation for the career of your choice requires thought and planning. Increasing costs and competition make choices of college or training school both complex and vital. Some important factors to investigate early are:
Course Offerings
Entrance Requirements
Admission Procedures
Costs
Scholarships
Loan Programs
Your counselor and teachers are able to advise you in regard to educational programs. An extensive file of catalogues and brochures of colleges, universities, training schools and the armed forces is located in the guidance office or library.
C. Testing Program
The following National Standardized tests will be given during the school year.
1. ITBS Achievement Tests
(a) Students in grades 2-9 will take the ITBS in the spring.
2. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Regents Test - Seniors who rank in the upper one-fourth of their class and take the ACT on or before December test date may apply for regents Scholarships. Awards are given based on the results of the ACT. The results must be sent to UNL.
3. All sophomores will take the PLAN test.
There are two major college entrance exams. They are the ACT (American College Test), more recently referred to as the ACT Assessment, and the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). If you are planning on going to a four year College or a University, you will have to take either the ACT or the SAT. To determine which test you should take, check the current catalogue of the school of your choice (available in the guidance office). Registration packets for these tests can be picked up in the counselor≠s office. Specific test dates for the SAT and ACT are posted in the guidance office.
Specific test dates, times and places for the ITBS will be announced later.
Any other standardized testing administered through the guidance department will be done on an individual and volunteer basis. (Example - interest, personality testing.)
Grading System
The grading system used in Wauneta/Palisade Public School grades K-12 is as follows:
Range
A = 93-100
B = 85- 92
C = 77- 84
D = 70- 76
F = 0- 69
Wauneta/Palisade High School Letter WP Standards
The letter ≥WP≈ is symbolic of achievement in the activities of Wauneta/Palisade High School.
One should wear the letter ≥WP≈ with pride. One who wears this letter should conduct himself/herself in such a way as to bring honor to the individual as well as uphold the honor of the school and maintain the high ideals of the activity in which the individual lettered. In order to letter, participants must complete the season in good standing, except in case of injury or hardship as determined by the coach.
Following are the standards one must attain in order to earn the letter ≥WP≈ in each activity:
Football ˘ To letter in Football one must:
1. Play in two varsity quarters or the equivalent of, for each varsity game.
2. Have the recommendation of the Football Coach.
Volleyball ˘ To letter in Volleyball one must:
1. Play in as many sets as there are varsity contests and
2. Have the recommendation of the Volleyball Coach.
Basketball ˘ To letter in Basketball one must:
1. Play in as many varsity quarters as there are varsity games and
2. Have the recommendation of the Basketball Coach.
Track ˘ To letter in Track one must:
1. Break a school record or
2. Score 8 points in any dual or triangular meet or
3. Score in a major meet (7 teams or more) and
4. Have the recommendation of the Track Coach.
Golf ˘ To letter in Golf one must:
1. Individually finish in the top 10 of a major meet (7 teams or more) or
2. Be a member of the varsity team, consisting of 5 players, placing 1st or 2nd in a major meet (7 teams or more) and
3. Have the recommendation of the Track Coach.
Speech and Drama ˘ To earn a Speech and Drama letter, one must:
1.Compete on either the conference and district one-act team or the conference and district speech team.
2. Attend 75% of all regular season contests.
3. Rehearse at least one hour with coach the week prior to a regular season contest.
4. Follow all activity rules and regulations of the Wauneta-Palisade High School and the Wauneta-Palisade Speech and Drama Team.
5. Have the recommendation of the Speech/Drama coaches.
Wrestling ˘ One can letter in Wrestling by:
1. Making weight (per day of event) 1 point
2. Decisioning opponent 2 points
3. Pinning opponent 4 points
4. Losing by decision (not major) 1 point
5. Medal individually in a tournament 20 points
6. Winning a tournament individually 15 bonus points
7. Winning by forfeit 4 points
8. Coach≠s discretionary points 10 points max.
Total points needed to letter 50 points
Student Manager ˘ To letter as a student manager one must:
1. Manage for two athletic sports or
2. Participate in one sport and manage in another and
3. Have the recommendation of the Coach.
Notice On Right To Be Excluded From Published Lists
Privacy Rights of Students and Parents Act≈ (Title 45P99.)
If you wish to be excluded from a school directory (class annual, football programs etc.) you must inform the principal or superintendent no later than the second week of school. Parents also have the right to review all of your child≠s records.
Registration (9-12)
Registration is normally conducted in the spring. Students should make an effort to satisfy required courses in their required sequence first, before choosing electives. Schedules will not be changed in the fall except in emergency situations. All students must be enrolled in a minimum of eight (8) subjects.
Before a student drops a class they must first locate another class to take. Any student who drops out of a class after the fifth day of class in any given semester, or is removed permanently from class for disciplinary reasons, will receive an ≥F≈ on their transcript for that semester, and will be ineligible for one eligibility period, (3 weeks) effective the day the class is dropped.
After the fifth day of class any student who drops a class or makes a schedule change is required to first bring a signed form from a parent or guardian. Forms are available in the counselor≠s office. All students must complete check out procedures at the end of the year in order to register for the following year.
Student Substance Abuse (General Rules)
These general rules shall pertain to all students of the Wauneta/Palisade schools and those students who are involved with extra-curricular activities where competition exists.
Drugs, Alcoholic Beverages, Smoking, Theft, Tobacco √ Because of the destructive force of these things, no member of any squad, team, or group shall consume or be in possession of alcoholic beverages, use or be in possession of tobacco in any form, or use or be in possession of any illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia at any time during a period to start with the first day of fall sports practice and lasting until the last event scheduled in the spring, or be involved in theft. ≥Possession≈ shall be defined as follows: students are in ≥possession≈ of substances if they are in the same direct area or vehicle where the substance is present and there is no adult present.
Ways in which a school official may determine that a violation has occurred include-but are not limited to-the following:
1. The student may self-report before the end of the first school day after the violation occurs.
2. School officials may learn of the violation from law enforcement officers.
3. The student may enter a county diversion program.
4. A school official may witness the student violating the rules.
The school administrator considering a suspension from activities will make what he/she believes to be a reasonable investigation of the facts surrounding the violation and determine if a suspension will help the student or other students, further school purposes, or prevent an interference with a school purpose.
First Offense:
If school officials learn of a violation through any means other than self-reporting, the student will receive a 40 consecutive calendar day suspension from activities. This suspension shall begin with the first event of any activity in which the student participates. If a student self-reports before the end of the first school day after the violation occurs, that student may be suspended from all school activities for a reduced period of 25 consecutive calendar days. This suspension shall also begin with the first event of an activity in which the student participates. Suspensions for these infractions will include practices/rehearsals unless the coach/sponsor requires the student to attend practice/rehearsal. Spring penalties will be carried over to the fall if necessary
Second Offense:
If school officials learn of a second violation by any means other than self-reporting, the student will be suspended from all activities for ninety-consecutive calendar days. If the student self-reports before the end of the first school day after the violation occurs, the student may receive a suspension reduced to sixty consecutive calendar days from all school activities. All second-offense suspensions will begin with the first event of an activity in which the student participates. Again, spring penalties will be carried over to the fall if necessary.
For each subsequent offense:
The student will be suspended from all activities for one calendar year.
Appeal:
After a student has been informed of what he/she has been accused of, been presented with a summary of evidence, and been afforded the opportunity to present his/her version of the facts, the student may be notified orally or in writing that disciplinary action has been or may be taken. A notice will be mailed to parents within two school days or within such additional time as is reasonably necessary following the student notification. This notice will include a form to request an informal hearing with the superintendent to appeal the disciplinary suspension. If a hearing is requested, the request must be signed by the parent/guardian and must be delivered to the office of the superintendent within in five (5) calendar days of when the notice was delivered to parents. The superintendent then has ten (10) calendar days to schedule the hearing and notify the participants. The superintendent will have five (5) calendar days to render a written decision. There will be no stay of the penalty imposed pending appeal. Nothing contained in this regulation will prevent the student, parents, guardian or representative from discussing and settling the matter with the appropriate school personnel at any stage.
I. Prevention
The Wauneta/Palisade School District will provide students with information and activities focused on preventing students from using alcohol and drugs. Prevention activities will be centered on the instructional program, guidance and counseling, school climate, and family and community involvement.
II. Intervention
The Wauneta/Palisade School District shall establish and maintain an assistance program, through a team approach, to aid students who are chemically involved to successfully address their harmful involvement with chemicals and to continue in a school program.
III. Discipline
Students have the right to attend school in an environment free of alcohol and drugs. Students are not to possess, sell, or use drugs, alcohol, unauthorized medication, or drug-related paraphernalia. They shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs on or near school premises or at any school sponsored activity.
The consequences for possession or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, abusive chemicals, unauthorized medication, or drug-related paraphernalia will result in disciplinary action. Where violations of the law are involved, law enforcement agencies will be notified.
IV. Aftercare
The Wauneta/Palisade School District will work cooperatively with the student, parents, and community treatment personnel, to support an aftercare plan.
GUNS/WEAPONS/EXPLOSIVES POLICY
If a student is determined to have brought a firearm, weapon, knife or explosives to school, the student shall be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year. This includes pocketknives, sharp objects, fire-works etc. that could be used or may cause bodily harm to another person. The Superintendent may modify such one-year expulsion requirements on a case-by-case basis.
A student involved in the knowing and intentional possession, use or transmission of a firearm or other dangerous weapon or explosive, shall be expelled for the remainder of the school year if the misconduct occurs during the first semester and, if it occurs during the second semester or summer school, it may remain in effect for the first semester the following school year. (79-4180)
INTERNET USAGE
Internet usage is available to all students for educational purposes only, with proper supervision required. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Students need to be a good information consumer, questioning the validity of the information you find. There is sexually explicit material and other information resources, which you may personally find controversial or inappropriate. Those students who engage in activities through use of the Internet that are found to be inappropriate and unacceptable for educational purposes, will be subject to disciplinary action.
DISTANCE LEARNING CENTER
Students who want to take college level classes over the distance learning system may receive dual credit for High School and College credit, providing they are willing to pay College tuition and expenses. Any student who wants to take a High School course that is being taught over the distance learning system may do so, and receive High School credit. Students who want DLC grades averaged in with their high school GPA must provide the guidance counselor with proof of grade in providing a copy of their college transcript or report card (inclusion of DLC grades with high school grades is optional).
STUDENT VISITORS
Student visitors will be kept to a minimum, with few exceptions. No Student is to bring another visitor student to school without first having prior approval from the Principal. Upon approval, the visitor should report to the office when arriving, and pick up a visitor≠s pass. This pass must be returned to the office prior to leaving the building.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools has a grievance procedure which students and parents may follow if they have grievances:
1. Request a grievance procedure form from the office.
2. Complete and submit the form to the appropriate school official according to the instructions and information on the form.
Wauneta-Palisade Elementary Handbook
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the Wauneta-Palisade Schools is to create the conditions for all children to learn the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to be productive in a changing world.
School Hours
Doors open at 8:10 Palisade, 7:40 Wauneta. Supervision provided at this time.
School hours 8:30-3:45 Palisade, 8:00-3:10 Wauneta.
Students are not to be on school grounds during off hours.
Severe Weather - School Dismissal
School dismissals will be announced on KIOD--105.3 FM, KBRL--1300 AM, KOGA--99.7 FM, and KRVN--880 AM radio stations, and NTV--LOCAL ABC AFFILIATE television. It will also be on the local cable stations.
Attendance
Students will be allowed 10 days total absences per semester. In order for a student to receive an excused absence for illness after they have exceeded eight days, they must submit a written doctor≠s excuse. One day will be allowed for each day missed to do make-up work. Pre-arranged absence work is to be completed BEFORE leaving school. If your child≠s absence is unexpected please contact the school secretary. Work may be sent home after school for anyone wishing to make arrangements with the teacher. Upon returning to school the child shall have a written excuse from home. Please check in at the office to sign your child out of the building during school hours. If you do not pick your child up, please send a note, signed by you (parent/guardian) with the designee and that person can sign your child out of school. Without a note, your child will not be released from school.
Student Dress
Wauneta-Palisade students are expected to dress neatly and appropriately while attending school and school activities. No vulgar and inappropriate sayings on clothing, these include: tobacco, alcohol, etc. All students shall be prohibited from wearing caps in the building. Students should always remember that they represent our school and community and they should use good taste in dress and grooming.
Use Of Telephone
Students will not be called from classes to answer telephone calls, except in the case of an emergency. The office personnel will take a message to be given to the student. Students will not be permitted to make telephone calls except during the lunch period or between classes, unless an emergency exists. The school will not be responsible for long distance telephone calls, unless it≠s an emergency.
School Bus Safety Code For Pupils
1. I will not play games on the street, sidewalk or highway or push my playmates while waiting for the school bus.
2. I will wait for the bus to come to a full stop before I attempt to get on the bus, or before I get up from my seat to get off the bus.
3. I will not put books, feet, or anything in the aisles of the bus.
4. When it is time to board the bus I will go immediately to my assigned seat.
5. I will never tamper with the bus or with any of its equipment.
6. I will never put my hands or any of my body out of the windows.
7. I will report immediately to the driver any damages to the bus.
8. I will abstain from loud talking, profanity, playing or fighting on the bus.
9. I will obey my bus driver and accept and perform any instructions the driver gives me.
10. I will not push anyone when unloading or loading.
11. I will not damage any property of the bus.
12. Any student not obeying or observing this safety code, or who becomes a discipline problem, he or she will be given strike one and the parents will be notified in writing. On the second strike the student will be suspended from all school transportation for five school days. On the third strike your child will lose all bus riding privileges for the remainder of the semester.
All students need to be signed off during or before the activity by a parent/guardian to not ride the bus back from an activity
PE
It is requested that all students shall have non-marking shoes to be used for PE classes. A note will be sent home if your child≠s shoes are inappropriate or if your child continues to wear shoes, which are not suitable for PE. These do not have to be new shoes, but they MUST be clean.
Treats
All treats brought into the school for birthdays, parties, etc. shall be store bought and individually/commercially wrapped.
Pets
Pupils will be allowed to bring pets to school ONLY if the teacher gives his/her consent, and if the parent will bring the pet to school and remain during the showing to return the pet home. We do not have the facilities to keep pets at school.
Classrooms
All items that are left at school shall have the students name displayed on them somewhere. Lost and found articles will be kept until the end of the year and then disposed of.
Classroom Visitation
Any parent wishing to visit the classroom shall first check in at the school office and receive a visitors pass. Visitations should be kept to a minimum, so that it doesn≠t interfere with the educational process.
Party Invitations
We have had instances in the past years when a student will ask to hand out party invitations. This is permitted AS LONG AS EVERY CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM IS INCLUDED. If this is not the case, the invitations will NOT be distributed at school.
Lunch Count And Purchases
Lunch count will be picked up from each class during the first period of each day. Lunch tickets may be purchased from the office for one week or one month. This is a federal program and students will not be allowed to charge more than three lunches. Free/reduced lunch applications will go home with each student the first day of school. Please return applications as soon as possible.
Lunchroom Rules
We expect students in the lunchroom to behave. Rules are important and students, as well as parents, need to be aware of what is expected.
DO NOT THROW FOOD
NO ROUGH PLAY AT THE TABLES
TALK IN A QUIET VOICE
RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU WANT TO BE EXCUSED
DO NOT RUN IN THE LUNCHROOM
SIT DOWN UNLESS YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO MOVE AROUND
Any parent wanting to eat lunch shall notify the school secretary prior to the start of the school day.
Playground Rules
With large numbers of students on the playground, we have a few simple rules that are easily understood by all. No matter how many rules are made, there always seems to be an instance where a situation does not apply to the rule. We encourage all students to respect the rights of others on the playground. Please note the following PLAYGROUND RULES:
1. NO TACKLE FOOTBALL.
2. Please play away from the building and in sight of the supervisor on duty.
3. NO fighting or rough play.
4. Students are not to leave the playground without permission.
5. Do not jump out of the swings or stand up in them at anytime. Both hands must remain on the swing at all times.
6. There will be no hanging or climbing on the swingset poles.
7. Swing forward-no side swinging or twisting of the swing. Do not throw the swing around the top bar.
8. Only one person on a swing at a time.
9. Only one person shall be allowed on each end of the teeter-totter at a time.
10. No bumping or jumping off, or walking off of the teeter-totters.
11. On the slide, only one child at a time sitting down and frontwards is allowed. Students shall take turns climbing the steps and one at a time shall use the slide.
12. No food, chewing gum, or drinks on the playground.
13. Jump ropes are for jumping rope only.
14. No playing chicken on the jungle gym.
15. On the bars you may only hang from your hands.
16. Ask permission to retrieve balls that go off of the playground (street, people≠s property, etc.)
17. There shall be no throwing of rocks, gravel, snow or mud.
18. Only children wearing proper snow shoes shall be allowed to play in the areas covered with snow. Those not wearing snow boots will have to remain on areas without snow.
19. The playground supervisor shall determine when and if coat is necessary.
20. Any child who takes out equipment is responsible for bringing it back into the school.
21. Always act with respect to others.
ONE GENERAL RULE: EVERYBODY HAS A RIGHT TO BE HERE. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THAT RIGHT!
Indoor Gym Recess Rules
1. No playing on the bleachers.
2. Stay off the wrestling mats and stage.
3. Jump ropes are for jumping rope only.
4. Basketballs are for playing basketball only.
5. Volleyballs are for playing volleyball only.
6. No pushing and shoving.
7. Only play in your designated area.
8. Don≠t leave the gym without permission.
9. PE shoes are required.
Detention
Any student who is issued a detention by a staff member must serve the detention the following morning before school. The detention period begins 45 minutes before the normal start of the school day and ends 15 minutes before school starts. Detentions are at least 1/2 hour in length. If a student fails to serve a detention on the assigned day, then he/she will automatically have a one-hour detention (or two consecutive mornings of detention). Any student who fails to serve a double detention on the assigned days will be suspended.
Grievance Procedure
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools has a grievance procedure which students and parents may follow if they have grievances:
1. Request a grievance from the office.
2. Complete and submit the form to the appropriate school official according to the instructions on the form.
Health and Personal Records
Medications: Medications will be given that are brought to school in a prescription container with the label intact stating the medication to be given, the amount, and the doctor prescribing. Parents will be given a form to sign for each medicine to give permission for the medicine to be given. If you anticipate your child needing Tylenol, cough drops, or some other over the counter medication this must be sent by you to the school in the original container with your name written on the container. Again, a form giving permission for the medication to be given, the dosage, and frequency will need to be signed by you <o:p></o:p>
and kept on file for the school year. ALL MEDICINES will be kept in the school nurses medicine cabinet.
Illness: If your child is ill you will be notified by the school. It is your responsibility to pick up your child. Emergency cards are kept on file with telephone numbers of who to notify in case of injury or illness. If your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher they will be sent home. No student will be sent home without an adult being notified. If you question if your child should be in school, contact the school to check.
Physicals: All Kindergarten, Seventh graders, and transfer students from out of state are required to have a physical.
Minimum Immunizations requirements are:
Kindergarten, 7th grade and transfer students from out of State:
-3 Hepatitis B Shots; 3 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP shots); 3 Polio Vaccines; 2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) shots.
And:
-Documentation they have had chicken pox
Or:
-1-13yr-olds must have 1 dose chicken pox vaccine (varicella) and over 13yrs. need 2 doses of chicken pox vaccine.
Other students: 3 DTP, 3Polio, 2 MMR
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