Alcohol Policy

Students’ use, possession, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of alcohol on any school grounds or at any school function (home or away) is strictly prohibited. On the first offense, the student will be suspended and sent to the next Discipline Board where the minimum penalty for violation of this policy will be placement in the Alternative School for a minimum of 45 instructional days, or until the end of the grading period, whichever is greater, and the loss of all privileges in the Warren County School System. The second and all subsequent violations of this policy will result in the assignment to the Alternative School for one calendar year with reviews to be held at semester breaks to determine student progress and placement and the loss of all privileges in the Warren County School System

Warren County High School Annex is an extension of Warren County High School.

Students attend during the same school hours and follow the same attendance policy as at WCHS. Students work at a pace and earn credits toward a regular high school diploma. There is a separate graduation ceremony for the Annex students.

Annex applications are available in the guidance office. Priority is given to seniors, but juniors may also apply. Counselors review the academic requirements and submit the applications to the annex for approval.

Specifics:

Students who are in the 5th year of high school and have not yet graduated will attend           Annex as of the first day of their 5th year of high school.

Students who are retained to the 11th grade and are in their 4th year of high school will be referred to the Annex and enrolled at the Annex per principal instruction.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES

 

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES: Attendance is one of the most important factors in student achievement; therefore, students are expected to be present each day that school is in session. In the event of an absence, the student is responsible for making up all work missed.

 

I.   ABSENCES

Students who are returning to school after an absence must bring a note from their parent or guardian explaining the absence.  The note should be turned into the Sign In/Out office.  Failure to do so within three (3) days will result in those days being unexcused absences and students will not be allowed to make up work. 

A.            Parent notes are acceptable up to five (5) per year.  Any note from parent/guardian will be considered a parent note.  One parent note will excuse one day’s absence.

B.                 Legal notes are required after five (5) parent notes have been used during a school year.

C.                 Unexcused absences/Tardies include but are not limited to (parent note not accepted): 

 

1.                  Truancy

2.            Car trouble/lack of transportation

3.               Job interviews

4.                  Oversleeping

5.                  Working

6.                  Driver’s license

7.                  Family vacations

 

D.        Excused absences/Tardies include: 

 

1.         Doctor or Dentist appointments

2.         Death in immediate family

3.         Required court appearance

4.         Religious observances

5.         Documents approved by

                Executive Principal

 

 

II.        UNEXCUSED ABSENCES TO SCHOOL OR UNEXCUSED CHECKOUT IS WHEN A STUDENT MISSES HALF OR THE WHOLE CLASS PERIOD WITHOUT AN EXCUSED NOTE. 

FOR EXAMPLE:  THE STUDENT NEEDS TO BE IN THE CLASS HALF THE CLASS PERIOD TO BE COUNTED FULL PRESENT.

1. Student(s) accumulating 3 Unexcused Absences will receive a verbal warning and a parent/student conference, and be placed on an attendance contract. (Tier I)
2. Student(s) accumulating 4 Unexcused Absences will receive an attendance assessment, including the development of an intervention plan. (Tier II)
3. Student(s) accumulating 5 Unexcused Absences will receive truancy letter from school. (Tier III)

 

TRUANCY: THE STATE OF TENNESSEE CONSIDERS A STUDENT WHO EXCEEDS FIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES TO BE TRUANT.

    **NOTE: Students accumulating 10 or more unexcused absences will not be considered in                                good standing, which will result in the inability to attend the Prom, Christmas                                   Dance, field trips, etc. It will also result in the inability to receive a parking pass                                on your assigned registration day.

 

III.       LOSS OF DRIVER’S LICENSE

Attendance requirements must be met in order for a student to receive or retain a driver’s license.

Under the compulsory attendance law, the state of Tennessee considers a student to have “withdrawn”

from school if he/she misses more than 10 consecutive or 15 total unexcused days during a single

semester; therefore, Students exceeding 10 consecutive or 15 total unexcused days absent in

single semester will have his/her driving privileges revoked by the State of Tennessee until such

a time as student returns to school and proves satisfactory progress, or attains age of 18, and is eligible

to be re-instated. (A student can be re-instated one time only between ages of 15-18.)

IV.       PROCEDURES FOR MAKING UP WORK MISSED

A.        It is the sole responsibility of the student to consult with a teacher whose classes he/she has missed to determine what make-up work is necessary. 

            The teacher is not responsible for asking a student for such work.  Failure of the student to initiate a request for make-up work will result in a lost opportunity for credit for the missed work.  Students must request make-up assignments the day they return to class.

B.                 Any pre-scheduled activity or assignment in the classroom missed will be due the first day back to school.

Note:  Please refer to specific teacher syllabus for additional make-up work guidelines.

 

V.      PROCEDURES FOR MAKING UP WORK DUE TO OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION  

            It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed assignments from each teacher. The student has       the number of missed days to make up his/her work (including the 1^st day back). Failure to turn in     

work will result in a grade(s) of zero. 

 

VI.       SCHOOL SPONSORED / RELATED ACTIVITIES OR COLLEGE DAYS

Students participating in school sponsored activities whether on or off campus shall not be counted absent. However, since the student is missing important instructional time, these activities must be limited to ten (10) per year. School sponsored activities beyond ten (10) will count as absences and may be made up in the same way as all excused absences. Whenever possible, students should request make-up work before missing class for school sponsored activities. In order to qualify as “school sponsored”, the activity must be school planned, school directed, and teacher supervised. Mass exodus or early dismissal or late arrival of all students or any segment of students shall not be permitted for any reason except for emergencies such as inclement weather or other unavoidable situations, unless instruction time is made up in full. For students to attend a school sponsored event or field trip, they must be in good standing at school.

 

VII.     TARDIES / UNEXCUSED ABSENCES TO CLASS

ANY STUDENT LATE TO SCHOOL NOT RIDING A BUS MUST REPORT TO THE SIGN-IN/

SIGN-OUT OFFICE FOR A TARDY NOTE.  TARDIES WILL START OVER AT NEW SEMESTER. 

Being on time to school is essential for optimum teaching and learning.  When a student is tardy, he/she disrupts the teaching/learning process of others and loses important learning time for himself/herself.  School bus transportation is provided free of charge to students in Warren County.  For this reason, tardies related to car problems, traffic, etc., are not valid reasons for tardiness.  However, realizing that everyone has emergencies, the following tardy policy has been adopted for each semester grading period:

 

1. A TARDY BY DEFINITION IS A STUDENT WHO IS NOT IN THE ROOM WHEN THE LATE TONE SOUNDS FOR EACH CLASS PERIOD.

1,         Student(s) accumulating 3 Tardies will receive a verbal warning from the teacher and a parent

letter/phone call from the teacher.

2.         Student(s) accumulating 4 Tardies will receive one (1) day of EL5; Parental contact will be

made.

3,         Student(s) accumulating 5 Tardies will receive two (2) days of EL5; Parental contact will be

                  made.

4.         Student(s) accumulating 6 Tardies will receive two (2) days of ISS or loss of parking pass for

five (5) days; Parental contact will be made.

5.         Student(s) accumulating 7 Tardies or more will receive one (1) day of OSS, loss of parking

pass for ten (10) days  and be placed on a behavior contract.    

 

     B.  Unexcused sign-ins or sign-outs will accumulate time which will result in

           unexcused absences.

          *Loss of parking pass will occur with a tardy in ANY class period.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WCHS

SCHOOL SPONSORED SOCIAL EVENTS

●        Warren County High School will hold a series of social events during the school year including but not limited to:  Homecoming Dance, Christmas Dance, and Prom

●        Only Warren County High School students currently enrolled are eligible to purchase tickets for the event.

●        Guests of Warren County High School students may be a Warren County High School student or the guest must be at least the age of 15 but not above the age of 20 on the scheduled day of the event.  (Spouses of Warren County High School students will be the only exception to this rule.)

●        For students to attend a School-Sponsored social event, they must be in good standing at school.

 

STUDENT(S) 18 YEARS OF AGE

Student(s) 18 years of age with poor attendance can be dropped from the roll.

These students, by law, are no longer compelled to abide by the compulsory attendance law.

These students will be encouraged to attend the Adult High School.

WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

2022-2023

 

	Monday (1, 3, 5, 7)	Tuesday (2, 4, 6, 8)	Wednesday (1, 3, 5, 7)	Thursday (2, 4, 6, 8)	Friday-All
1st block	7:45-9:20	7:45-9:20	7:45-9:20	7:45-9:20	7:45-8:30 -1st
2nd block	9:25-11:00	9:25-11:00	9:25-11:00	9:25-11:00	8:35-9:20 -2nd
3rd block	11:05-1:05	11:05-1:05	11:05-1:05	11:05-1:05	9:25-10:10 -3rd
4th block	1:10-2:45	1:10-2:45	1:10-2:45	1:10-2:45	10:15-11:00 -4th
					11:05-1:05 -5th
					1:10-1:55 -7th
					2:00-2:45 -8th

 

Lunch schedule:

1st lunch	11:00–11:25	Freshman Academy
2nd lunch	11:25-11:50	Green Hallway
3rd lunch	11:50-12:15	Orange Hallway
4th lunch	12:15-12:40	Purple Hallway
5th lunch	12:40-1:05	Red/Yellow Hallways

 

2 HOUR LATE-BLOCK DAYS (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur)

 

1st block (1st or 2nd)	9:45-10:40
2nd block (3rd or 4th)	10:45-12:45/Lunch
3rd block (5th or 6th)	12:50-1:45
4th block (7th or 8th)	1:50-2:45

 

LUNCH

1st Lunch 10:45-11:09:Freshman

2nd Lunch 11:09-11:33: Green

3rd Lunch 11:33-11:57: Orange

4th Lunch 11:57-12:21: Purple

5th Lunch 12:21-12:45: Red/Yellow

 

 

 

2 HOUR LATE- 7 PERIOD DAY (FRIDAY)

1st period	9:45-10:15 (30 min)
2nd period	10:20-10:50 (30 min)
3rd period	10:55-11:25 (30 min)
4th period	11:30-1:05 lunch=20 min
5th period	1:10-1:40 (30 min)
7th period	1:45-2:15 (30 min)
8th period	2:20-2:45 (30 min)

 

LUNCH

11:30-11:50-Freshman

11:50-12:10-Green

12:10-12:30-Orange

12:30-12:50-Purple

12:50-1:10-Red/Yellow

 

 

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE BLOCK DAYS (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur) w/24 minutes-Lunch

1st block (1st or 2nd)	7:45-9:03
2nd block (3rd or 4th)	9:08-10:30
3rd block* (5th or 6th)	10:35-12:35-Lunch*
	10:35-10:59 freshman
	10:59-11:23 Green
	11:23-11:47 Orange
	11:47-12:11 Purple
	12:11-12:35 Red/Yellow
4th block (7th or 8th)	12:40-1:55
Activity/pep rally	2:00-2:40
Dismissal	2:45

 

 

 

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR 7 PERIOD DAY (FRI)

1st period	7:45-8:20 (35 min)
2nd period	8:25-9:00 (35 min)
3rd period	9:05-9:40 (35 min)
4th period	9:45-10:20 (35 min)
5th period	10:25-12:30 (125 min)
	10:25-10:50 freshman
	10:50-11:15 green
	11:15-11:40 orange
	11:40-12:05 purple
	12:05-12:30 red/yellow
7th period	12:35 -1:10 (35 min)
8th period	1:15 -1:50 (35 min)
Activity/pep rally	1:55 -2:40 (45 min)
Dismissal	2:45

BULLYING / CYBERBULLYING / HAZING POLICY

The purpose of the procedure on bullying is to promote consistency of approach and to create a climate in which all types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable.  Attitudes and practices can contribute to bullying, to lower levels of confidence, self-esteem and lack of achievement. 

 

The anti-bullying program with the district schools seeks to accomplish the following goals:

●        To promote a secure and happy environment free from threat, harassment and any type of bullying behavior.

●        To take positive action to prevent bullying from occurring.

●        To inform parents and students of the school’s expectations and to foster a productive partnership.

●        To make staff aware of their role in fostering the knowledge and attitudes which will be required to achieve the above items. 

 

Bullying can be defined as repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others, perpetrated by individuals or groups.  Bullying takes many forms and can include many different behaviors, such as but not limited to:

1. physical violence and attacks
2. verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs including ethnically-based verbal abuse and gender-based put-downs
3. threats and intimidation
4. extortion or stealing of money and possessions
5. exclusion from the peer group

 

BULLYING / HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION CONSEQUENCES

            1st Offense: Investigation with possible No Contact order issued or other appropriate intervention.

       Violation of No Contact order may result in up to five (5) days Out of School Suspension (OSS)

STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT ALL BULLYING/HARRASSMENT IMMEDIATELY

TO ANY SCHOOL OFFICIAL OR SRO, OR TO THE BULLYING AND HARRASSMENT INVESTIGATOR, MENDY STOTTS, IN HER OFFICE, AT EXTENSION 80268,

OR VIA EMAIL AT STOTTSM@WARRENSCHOOLS.COM.

 

CYBERBULLYING

      Cyberbullying is the use of information and communication technologies – such as e-mail, cell phone, and page text messages, instant messaging, still photo or video messaging, defamatory personal web sites and online personal polling sites or personal or public web sites or journals – to support deliberate, hostile behavior intended to frighten, distress, or harm others or their property.

      Cyberbullying, like any other form of bullying, will not be tolerated on school campus or at any school-related activity or function whether it occurs through school-provided communication devices or through personal communication devices. Cyberbullying that begins off campus will be considered school-related if it creates a climate of fear or causes substantial disruption at school or interferes with the rights of students. Cyberbullying will result in appropriate disciplinary action and may also result in mandatory reporting to law enforcement or possible prosecution through the judicial system when appropriate.

      Students and staff are required to report to designated staff any alleged incidents of bullying about which they are aware. Reports may be made anonymously. Designated staff will investigate all reports and recommend the school’s course of action. Reports should be made to the appropriate high school administrator.

 

 

 

FIGHTING

 

FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT OR

OTHER PERSON EMPLOYED OR NOT EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL SYSTEM

WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

 

In the event of a conflict between students (or any other person): all students are expected to resolve such conflict in a non-violent, non-threatening manner, which does not demean another or himself/herself. No student shall, through verbal threat or use of physical aggression, engage another student or any other person employed or not employed at the school. Neither shall any student encourage, provoke, or cause another student or students to engage in any activity that is, or could be, considered a “fight” or any other activity that could result in injury or a severe disruption of a school function.

 

Each incident of fighting will be handled on a separate and individual basis, with regard to the following

(no exclusion):

            1.         Extent of participation in the confrontation

            2.         Actions taken prior to and after the confrontation by the participant(s)

            3.         Prior record of behavior

            4.         Circumstances associated with the incident

            5.         Evidence (or lack of) for a deliberate and previous attempt to resolve the conflict in a

non-violent, non-threatening manner

 

With all factors considered, in addition to any other relevant information gathered during the investigation of the incident by a school official or SRO, each student will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may vary in each case. In all cases, parent(s) will receive verbal and/or written notification of the incident explaining the details and the disciplinary decision of the school official.

 

Assault / Injury:  In the event that an investigation of a confrontation indicates that a student physically assaults (unprovoked or repeated attack) another student, the greatest allowable disciplinary action may be administered which may include a long-term suspension plus contact and possible action of a law enforcement agent. In addition, the parent(s) of the student who has been assaulted may choose to pursue legal action.

 

We feel it is important to keep you aware of important issues that affect the high school and enlist your help to keep WCHS a safe and secure campus and a positive learning environment. Fighting, as well as provoking or encouraging fighting, will not be tolerated. We expect conflicts with others to be resolved in a non-violent, non-threatening manner that is not demeaning to any persons.

 

Please understand that WCHS takes its “No Fighting” rule very seriously. Students who engage in fighting as defined is this student handbook will be suspended and referred to the disciplinary hearing authority for consequences which will include a 45-day placement at the alternative school or possible expulsion, even for the first offense. Referral to law enforcement is also required in many instances. Please be aware that if any student is suspended, expelled or sent to the alternative school, that student is not allowed to attend any WCHS functions or sporting events.

 

We appreciate the support and cooperation of staff, students, and parents in this matter. Together, we can not only help each other learn important life skills by choosing acceptable ways to address conflict, but also deter violence in our school, keeping the safe and positive atmosphere we all desire.

PROCEDURES FOR BUS RIDERS

I.          ARRIVAL (NO STUDENTS IN BUILDING BEFORE 7:00AM)

             A.            Exit bus at bus ramp and proceed to front gym/gym lobby area.

B.            Students eating breakfast proceed to cafeteria via hallway; remain in the cafeteria until the bell rings for school to begin at 7:30 a.m.

C.            Students will sit/stand in designated area until the bell rings at 7:30 a.m.  Students are not allowed in locker areas or other areas of the building before 7:30 a.m. 

               D.           Students are not allowed on the gym floor or play on the gym floor.

               E.            NO FOOD/DRINKS are allowed in gym area.

 II.       DEPARTURE

A.                  At the 2:45 p.m. bell, all students will be released to their designated areas.  DO NOT ENTER THE GYMNASIUM.

B.                  NO RUNNING, PUSHING, SHOVING, OR HORSEPLAY allowed on the bus ramp. Violations will result in disciplinary action. 

C.                  ONLY BUS RIDERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE BUS RAMP AFTER SCHOOL.  All students not riding a bus must exit the building by 3:00 p.m. Violations will result in disciplinary action.

III.       LATE BUS

A.        Students riding buses that arrive late to school must report to the Attendance Office in gym lobby.

B.            Students will report to his/her regular scheduled class, having five (5) minutes upon issuance of admit slip before a tardy slip will be issued.

               C.            A LATE BUS ADMIT IS NOT A TARDY.

D.                  Violation of Bus Rules:

a.                    1^st Offense:  Loss of bus service for three (3) days

b.                   2^nd Offense:  Loss of bus service for five (5) days

c.                    3^rd Offense:  Loss of bus service for the remainder of the school year

IV.       BUS NOTES

If a student plans to ride a bus different from his/her regular bus, a note signed by the parent giving permission must be brought to school and must contain a phone number where the parent may be reached during the day. The note should also contain the bus number the student wishes to ride (AM and/or PM), the drop-off or pick-up address, and the effective dates. This note should be turned in to Cathy Greene in the Main Office by 8:00 a.m.  Pick up notes between classes. Any forged note for bus riding will forfeit the right of a student to ride any bus other than their assigned bus for the school year.       

V.         SCHOOL TANSPORTATION COMPLAINT PROCESS

                The following procedure will govern how students, teachers, staff and community members shall submit     

safety complaints: Please contact 1-800-950-0485 to report a school transportation complaint.

1. All complaints should be initiated using the contact number for reporting and other contact information located on the rear bumper of each bus.
2. Once initiated each complaint will be investigated by the local transportation manager or designee who shall also report the complaint to the transportation supervisor, keep the supervisor informed regarding the investigation and notify the supervisor of findings and resolution of the complaint.
3. Investigation begins within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt.
4. Preliminary report to the Director of Schools within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt of complaint.

i.                     Time/date of complaint; Summary of complaint; Driver involved; Prior complaints or disciplinary actions taken against driver.

5. Within sixty (60) days of receipt of complaint, a final written report shall be made to the Director of Schools which shall include findings of investigation: action taken by the local transportation manager in concert with the transportation supervisor in response to the complaint.
6. Annual notice will be provided to students and parents regarding the process for reporting complaints.

 

PROCEDURES FOR CAR RIDERS

For the safety of our students, all students must be dropped off and/or picked up in the circle at the WCHS gymnasium due to supervision.

 

>SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS ENDS WHEN THE LAST BUS LEAVES THE WCHS CAMPUS. <

 

 

STUDENT SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL

STUDENTS WHO REMAIN AT WCHS AFTER THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY MUST BE IN A SUPERVISED ACTIVITY THAT IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF, WCHS STAFF MEMBER(S). STUDENTS NOT IN SUPERVISED ACTIVITIES SHOULD REPORT TO AREA OUTSIDE GYM LOBBY (EXIT BUILDING) BY 3:00 P.M. FOR PICK-UP.  IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, STUDENTS WILL WAIT INSIDE GYM LOBBY.

 

 

PROCEDURES FOR SIGNING IN/OUT DURING SCHOOL

 I.         SIGN-IN PROCEDURES – SIGN-IN OFFICE IN GYM LOBBY

A.         Any student arriving after 7:45 a.m. must report to the Attendance office in the gym lobby.

B.                  Any student who does not sign in after 7:45 will receive In-School Suspension.

C.                  Students returning to school after previously signing out must sign back in at

Sign-In/Sign-Out office and have five (5) minutes to report to appropriate class.

 

II.        SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES – SIGN-OUT WINDOW AT GYM LOBBY

PICK UP WILL BE AT THE GYM, AND PARENTS WILL NOT ENTER THE BUILDING TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD. NO STUDENTS WILL BE SIGNED OUT FOR PICK-UP AFTER 2:20 PM.

 

All vehicles arriving    to sign out students must enter at Guard Booth BEFORE 2:10 pm and

must exit campus by 2:20 pm. Pick-up area gate by gym will be locked at 2:20 pm.

A.        All sign-outs will be made through the Sign-Out Office located in the gym area.

            *NOTE: Students CANNOT sign out other students. *

B.         All students must comply with school policy regarding sign out procedures. Students must leave campus within five (5) minutes of sign-out time. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action. 

C.         Any student wishing to check out early will be required to do the following:

               1. Present a note from his/her parents to the attendance office before 8:00 a.m. with the following    

                     information:                       a. Student’s name

                                                               b. Parent’s signature

                                                               c. Parent’s phone number to verify the checkout

               2. Students come to sign-out office to get their check-out pass at sign-out time.

               3. Students will come to the sign-out office to check out and will sign the check-out     

                     log before leaving campus.

               4. Check out with the attendance clerk is always necessary. Failure to do so is         

                     considered leaving without permission and is a MAJOR VIOLATION.

D.        WCHS WILL NOT ACCEPT CALL IN CHECKOUTS. If parents do not send a note so we may verify by calling the parent, a parent or designee must come to the sign-out window at the back of the building to check the student out. The person(s) picking up student must be designated by the parent on the student’s yellow sign-out card. 

E.         Eighteen-year-old students MAY NOT check themselves out under their own signature. A parent is still responsible until the time the parent terminates his/her rights.       

             F.          There will be no sign-outs during lunch period unless a parent or guardian personally comes to

             school. No announcements will be made for sign outs during lunch period unless it is an

            emergency.

G.        Parents/Guardians may come to the school and sign out their child provided they identify themselves fully

H.        Persons other than parent/guardian coming to school to pick up a student must:

   1. Show proper identification.            2. Be listed on student’s yellow sign out card.

 I.         Students who sign out and return to school will be subject to a vehicle search by the School Resource Officers.

 

ADMINISTRATION OF WCHS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY CHECK-OUT WITHOUT PROPER VERIFICATION

Cafeteria Procedures

Students will not be allowed to receive any lunch brought in during the school day by parents, family members, friends, etc. for any reason.

1.         Every student is to go to the cafeteria during his/her assigned lunch period.  No one is to remain in other areas of the building.  Students are expected to enter the doors marked ENTER and exit the doors marked EXIT.

2.         Students must eat their meals in the cafeteria —DO NOT take food and/or drinks into other parts of the building.

3.         Students must remain in the cafeteria during lunch.  Failure to do so will result in one (1) day of ISS. 

4.         Students are required to place trays, eating utensils, food not eaten, milk cartons, etc., in the proper places.  Failure to do so will result in one (1) day of ISS and for subsequent offenses two (2) days of ISS.

5.         There is to be no throwing of any items at any time in the cafeteria.  Violators will be disciplined by grade level principals. 

6.         Talking in normal tones is proper.  Boisterous behavior will not be allowed.

 

WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CELL PHONE POLICY

2022-2023

Violation = Any improper use of electronic devices as deemed by the teacher and/or described in the handbook/syllabus. Cell phone violations are cumulative for ALL classes.

VIOLATION	CONSEQUENCE
1ST	Teacher takes up the phone and will return the phone to the student at the end of the period.
2ND	Teacher takes up the phone and turns into Administration Assistant or Academy principal. The Administration Assistant or Academy Principal will return the phone to the student at the end of the day and will notify the student that the next violation will be a principal referral.
3RD	Admin- student turns in cell phone to Administration Assistant for 1 full day; student may pick up his/her phone at 2:45 pm or when he/she checks out.  A parent or guardian will be notified.
4TH	Admin- student turns in cell phone to Administration Assistant for 3 full days; student may pick up his/her phone at 2:45 pm or when he/she checks out.  A parent or guardian will be notified.
5TH	Admin-students turns in cell phone to Administration Assistant for 5 full days; student may pick up his/her phone at 2:45 pm or when he/she checks out. A parent or guardian will be notified.
6TH OR MORE	Conference of concern with parent or guardian AND additional disciplinary action.

LOSS OF PRIVILEGES MAY OCCUR AT ANY POINT

If a student refuses to turn over an electronic device to the teacher when asked, the administrator will be contacted.

If a student refuses to turn an electronic device over to the Academy principal, the student will receive 1 day OSS, a parent will be notified, and the student will serve the previously assigned consequence when he/she returns to school. The student will also receive a behavior contract.

Students may possess personal communication devices (PCD/cell phones) while on school property. The devices may be used before and after entering/leaving the school building and during the students lunch time during the school day. At all other times 7:45am-2:45pm, the PCD must be in silent mode and out of sight (in a purse, backpack, pocket, etc). No earbuds, AirPods, bluetooth speakers, etc. can be used upon entering the school building or in hallways (consequences for these follow the cell phone policy also). Use of phone cameras for pictures/videoing may result in disciplinary action. However, a teacher may grant permission for the use of these devices to assist with instruction in his/her classroom (in lesson plan), and the principal/designee may also grant a student permission to use such a device at his/her discretion. Students that self-monitor for specific health issues/concerns must include verification from a medical provider.

AGREEMENT TO RULES AND POLICY

By allowing a student to bring a cell phone, personal communication device, or electronic device to school, the parent and the student voluntarily agree to abide by these disciplinary rules and restrictions and the disciplinary rules established at each school by the principal and/or his/her designee with respect to said items at each individual school.

 

Electronic Games, CD/Tape/MP3 Players, IPODS, Toys, Other Digital Music Players, Etc.

Electronic games, CD/MP3 players, IPODS, collectible cards, toys, etc. should not be brought to school.  These items are high theft items and tend to cause distractions from the educational process.  WCHS assumes no responsibility for the theft or damage to personal property.  Use of these items in classrooms is prohibited unless it is an educational activity under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.  These devices are not allowed to be used in the halls.  This includes music on a cell phone as well.  No headphones, earbuds, or external speakers will be allowed unless being used for academic purposes in the classroom.

WCHS Chromebook Policy

 

Students are responsible for their Chromebook throughout the day. These devices should be kept secure and used in the appropriate times and locations. WCHS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged Chromebooks.

 

Expectations during the school day:

●       Hallway – when transporting the Chromebook, it must be closed.

●       Prior to 7:30 AM – Students may use Chromebook if they are seated in the hall, cafeteria, gym lobby, or a classroom.

●       During Class – Chromebook is not to be opened unless a teacher instructs you to do so. Students should not email other students during class unless instructed to do so by a teacher.

●       When using a Chromebook in class, student must be completing a teacher assigned task.

●       Lunch – Chromebooks can be used while seated in designated areas.

●       Bus – (AM and PM) Chromebooks should be packed away and secure on the bus.

 

Consequences:

1^st Offense – Chromebook returned to student at the end of the day with signed form

2^nd Offense – One (1) day ISS. Chromebook returned when ISS is completed

3^rd Offense – Two (2) days ISS. Chromebook returned when ISS is completed

4^th Offense – One (1) day OSS & Behavior Contract

 

Any student found visiting a Pornographic Website will receive two (2) days OSS, be placed on a behavior contract, and lose Chromebook for 45 days.

 

Any student found conducting searches containing vulgar language:

1^st Offense – One (1) day ISS

2^nd Offense – Two (2) days ISS

3^rd Offense – Two (2) days ISS & Behavior Contract

 

Damage (willful or repeated):

1^st Offense – ISS and loss of device until repaired

2^nd Offense – OSS and loss of device for a month (A Chromebook will be available during school hours

                      only for the student to use if needed.)

 

Damaged or Defective Chromebooks – email Trina Fariss when there is an issue with a Chromebook, send damaged Chromebook to Mrs. Fariss’s office in the library. Mrs. Fariss will issue a replacement if there is a replacement available.

 

Lost or stolen Chromebooks – Student will contact Mrs. Fariss and technology will be contacted to track it.

 

When a student moves – Guidance will add Chromebook to the list of things that have to be turned in and the Chromebook will be returned to Mrs. Fariss.

 

Teachers will begin collecting Chromebooks the last week of the semester in homeroom.  Specific Dates will be announced. 

 

Grading and Recovery Policy & Guidelines

 

WCHS will follow the uniform grading policy established by school board policy IHA.

Subject-area grades shall be expressed by letters “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “F”,

with corresponding numerical values:

 

                                                            A …………………………… 90-100

                                                            B …………………………… 80-89

                                                            C …………………………… 70-79

                                                            D …………………………… 60-69

                                                            F ……………………………. Below 60

 

No grades are to be carried over to the next 9 weeks and no grades can be over 100.

 

 

 

 

In order to encourage students to enroll in advanced coursework, student grades which will be used for purposes of application for postsecondary financial assistance administered by TASC will be weighted in advanced classes in order to account for the difficulty of the coursework. Students taking advanced courses shall receive the addition of percentage points to the grades (both quarter grade & semester exam grade) used to calculate the semester average as follows:

Honors Courses: Shall include the addition of 3 percentage points to the grades used to calculate the semester average.

Local and Statewide Dual Credit Courses, Capstone Industry Certification- Aligned Courses and Dual Enrollment Courses: Shall include the addition of 4 percentage points to the grades used to calculate the semester average. *

Advanced Placement: Shall include the addition of 5 percentage points to the grades used to calculate the semester average. *

*In order to receive the additional percentage points for a weighted advance course, a student must take a cumulative exam which shall consist of an AP exam, an Industry certification test, a state or local dual credit cumulative exam or a final semester exam. Each instructor teaching an advanced course shall insure that an alternative semester exam is available for each advanced course and is given to any student who chooses not to participate in AP or Industry Certification testing.

 

 

WCHS RECOVERY POLICY

 

A.        WCHS Credit Recovery

Credit recovery is a voluntary program designed for students who fail to receive credit for courses at WCHS.  Students may recover a course credit in a class by attending the credit recovery classes that will be available on the campus of Warren County High School.  Warren County High School will designate the times and dates for summer credit recovery.   Credit recovery will happen through online program.  Students will be required to master goals to earn credit for the course.  Students will abide by the rules of attendance established at Warren County High School.

 

                        Guidelines for the Credit Recovery program at WCHS are as follows:

1.     Students must not have lost credit in the course because of excessive absences.

2.     A student must have a minimum grade of 50 for the year in order to be eligible for the                                               program. Students passing credit recovery shall receive a grade of sixty percent (60%).

                 3.        Credit recovery will be offered on designated days during the summer.  Students who attend                                           on these designated days and master the skills will be eligible for credit recovery.

 

B.         WCHS Grade Recovery 

Grade recovery is a voluntary in-house program designed for students who are failing a nine-weeks grading period for courses at WCHS.  Students may recover the current nine weeks grade in a class by completing assignments/tests with unsatisfactory performance. Recovery grades are determined by the teacher of record.

 

                        Guidelines for the Grade Recovery program at WCHS are as follows:

                    1.    All staff members at Warren County High School will give each student the opportunity to                                           recover a failing grade within the nine weeks.

        2.     Students CANNOT do grade recovery to make up a semester class. Grade recovery must be                                complete within each nine weeks.

3.     Extensions for grade recovery into the next nine weeks (Incomplete grades) must be approved by Administration.

4.     All grades recovered within the nine weeks should be changed by the teacher of record and no yellow sheets should be required (if work completed within the nine weeks).

5.     Specific course syllabi will address assignment/assessments redo policies when applicable.

LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE

Verbal Reprimand
Counseling Sessions
In School Suspension
Out of School Suspension
Discipline Board
Behavior Contract
Court-Juvenile or General Sessions
 

STUDENT SUSPENSIONS

REASONS FOR SUSPENSIONS:

Any behavior listed below may result in a citation to the Discipline Board

Any principal, principal-teacher, or assistant principal may suspend any student from attendance at school or any school-related activity on or off campus (out-of-school suspension) or from attendance at a specific class or classes, or from riding a school bus, for good and sufficient reasons including, but not limited to the following:

 

1.         Willful and persistent violation of the rules of the school or truancy

2.         Immoral or disputable conduct, including vulgar or profane language

3.         Willful or malicious damage to real or personal property of the school, or the property of any person attending or assigned to the school

4.         Inciting, advising, or counseling of others to engage in any of the acts herein enumerated

5.         Possession/use of alcoholic beverages

6.         Possession of drug paraphernalia

7.         Assaulting a principal or teacher with vulgar, obscene or threatening language (5 days OSS)

8.         Battery or threats of battery to a teacher, principal, administrator, or any other employee 

9.         Engaging in behavior which disrupts a class or school-sponsored activity

10.       Falsifying parents’ notes, leaving school without permission, cutting class, or laying out of school

11.       Off-campus criminal behavior resulting in felony charges when behavior poses a danger to persons                            

or property or disrupts the educational process

12.       Any other conduct prejudicial to good order or discipline in any school

13.       Any Zero-Tolerance charge, see Zero-Tolerance behavior

14.       Fighting (subject to being arrested)

15.       Suspended students will not be allowed on campus.

16.       Suspended students and students assigned to Warren Academy and/or WCHS Annex for    

disciplinary reasons will not be allowed to attend and/or compete in extra-curricular activities        

or functions (including Graduation ceremonies).

17.       Students returning from Out-of-School Suspension will be placed on Behavior Contract.

 

 

Extended Learning 5/In School Suspension – ISS

The following guidelines shall be followed:

1. Parents will be informed of discipline placement;

            2. Students in EL5/ISS will be under the supervision of certified staff members;

3. Discipline Principals will determine the time frame for completion.

The following is an example list of possible offenses resulting in EL5/ISS:

            Class Disturbance                                             Hall Pass Violations

            Misuse of School Property                                Public Display of Affection (PDA)       

Profanity                                                          Unsupervised Area

            Failure to Follow Directions                              Tardies

            Horseplay                                                        Skipping Class                        

Failure to abide by EL5/ISS rules will result in additional discipline assignment.

 

Skipping School / Leaving Campus without Permission

1^st Offense       One (1) day ISS

2^nd Offense       Two (2) days ISS

3^rd Offense       One (1) day OSS/Behavior Contract

4^th Offense       OSS until Discipline Board

 

Skipping Class (These are cumulative; not per class)

            1^st Offense        One (1) day of EL5

2^nd Offense       Two (2) days of EL5

3^rd Offense       One (1) day of ISS

4^th Offense       Two (2) days of ISS

5^th Offense       One (1) day OSS/Behavior Contract

6^th Offense       OSS until Discipline Board

 

Vandalism

Students marking on or defacing school property will be disciplined and must pay the full price of repairing or replacing the property.

Discrimination

It is the policy of Warren County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, religion, creed in its programs.

Warren County Board Policy 6.3401 defines Title IX sexual harassment and outlines the policies and procedures that the District follows in identifying, investigating, and responding to allegations of Title IX sexual harassment. This school adopts a “two-pronged” approach. All conduct not covered under the Title IX definition of sexual harassment, including sexual misconduct, will be addressed by the principal under student code of conduct and/or policy 6.304. Title IX procedures will be reserved only for those alleged actions that fall under the Title IX definition of sexual harassment.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator: Robin Phillips, 2548 Morrison St. McMinnville, TN 37110 (931)668-4022 ext. 11404; Title9coordinator@warrenschools.com

504 Coordinator: Candice Willmore, 2548 Morrison St. McMinnville, TN 37110 (931)668-4022 ext. 11501; willmorec@warrenschools.com

Other nondiscrimination inquiries;Equity and Legal Compliance Coordinator: Robin Phillips, 2548 Morrison St. McMinnville, TN 37110 (931) 668-4022 ext. 11404; phillipsr@warrenschools.com

 

CHILD FIND / DISABILITY CONCERNS

If you have concerns regarding your child’s development or suspect a disability, please contact your school or Warren County Special Education Services. Referrals of children with a suspected delay or disability can be made through the Special Education Department at Warren County Schools. Please contact Candice Willmore at (931) 668-1728 or email willmorec@warrenschools.com for more information about special education or section 504.

 

Child Abuse and/or Neglect                                                                     __________            _>Policy 6.409

All personnel shall be alert for any evidence of child abuse or neglect. Child Abuse is defined as any wound, injury, disability, or physical or mental condition which is of such nature as to reasonably indicate that it has been caused by brutality, abuse, or neglect, or which on the basis of available information reasonably appears to have been caused by such. School child abuse coordinators and other personnel must not provide any information relevant to the suspected child abuse or child sexual abuse to the child’s parent or guardian, and must refer any questions from the child’s parent or guardian to the investigating law enforcement agency and DCS. The following have been designated to handle inquiries and concerns regarding the Child Abuse or Neglect policy:

Rachel Mitchell, mitchellr@warrenschools.com, 931-668-5858

Mendy Stotts, stottsm@warrenschools.com, 931-668-5858

 

WCHS DRESS CODE

 

The majority of our students need no advice on appearance because they use good common sense.  Decency, good taste, and the normal standards of the community are to be maintained in dress and grooming by all students. Any student attire that is considered contrary to good hygiene, distractive, disruptive in appearance, or detrimental to the educational environment or the public image of the school will not be permitted. Also, student attire should not be a hazard to the student’s safety or to the safety of others.

 

 THE ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF DRESS.

 

1. Apparel considered too revealing or unnecessarily concealing will not be permitted. Lab classes may have additional clothing stipulations.
2. Bare midriff, halters, fishnet or tank top, and shirts with revealing necklines shall not be worn.
3. Dresses, shorts, and skirts should strike the legs at the end of the fingertips with shoulders relaxed for ALL Students .
4. Holes in pants should be no higher than the end of the fingertips with shoulders relaxed for ALL students.
5. All clothing must be appropriately sized. Baggy or sagging shirts or pants are not allowed. “Sagging” pants may not be worn.  Pants must properly fit at the waist.
6. Tights of any kind - leggings/jeggings, or yoga pants - worn as outerwear are not permitted unless the following criteria is met: the shirt, skirt, or dress worn with the tights, leggings/jeggings, or yoga pants must strike the legs at the end of the fingertips with shoulders relaxed, this includes form -fitting sweaters and/or dresses.
7. Items of clothing, apparel, or jewelry displaying or suggesting (innuendo) any logos or prints that discriminate against any group, promotes violation of school rules, depicts the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol, encourages violence, gang/cult affiliations, and the use of weapons or intimidation are prohibited. Clothing cannot contain inappropriate language or graphics to be sexually suggestive.
8. NO HEADGEAR WILL BE WORN IN THE BUILDING.  This includes hats, sunglasses, bandannas, and do-rags.  Hooded jackets, shirts, and sweatshirts cannot be worn with the hood covering the head.  Hats worn in the building will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
9. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Laces on shoes or sneakers must be tied. No house shoes are allowed.
10. Spiked accessories, collars, jewelry, chains, etc., are prohibited during school time or school functions. TRENCH COATS AND BLANKETS ARE PROHIBITED.

 

Students who are found to be in violation of the dress code will be sent to a discipline principal for review. If student is unable to change into dress compliant clothing, he/she will be assigned ISS for the remainder of the day.

1^st Offense:      First visit to discipline principal’s office will result in student changing to dress-compliant clothing.  If the student is unable to change, the student will be sent to In School Suspension (ISS) for the day. 

2^nd Offense:      Two (2) days of ISS

3^rd Offense:      One (1) day Out of School Suspension (OSS)/Behavior Contract.

4^th Offense:      Referral to Discipline Board for Possible Alternate School Placement.

NOTE:  Student drivers who violate dress code policy will not be permitted to check out of school

              without parent permission.

 

THE ADMINISTRATION OF WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE IF A STUDENT’S DRESS IS OR IS NOT PROPER.  THIS DRESS CODE IS INTENDED TO ELIMINATE OBVIOUS DISRUPTIVE DISTRACTIONS.  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE DRESS CODE WILL BE REFERRED TO ADMINISTRATION.

Semester / Final Exam Schedule

 

                         Semester Exams                            Final Exams

            December 12, 2022                                        May 15, 2023

            December 13, 2022                                        May 16, 2023

            December 14-15, 2022 Make-up Exams     May 17-18, 2023 Make-up Exams  

 

  2022-2023 ACT Test Dates and Registration

    ACT Test Date:                       Registration Deadline:

     September 10, 2022--------------August 5, 2022

     October 22, 2022------------------September 26, 2022

     December 10, 2022---------------November 4, 2022

     February 11, 2023-----------------January 6, 2023

     April 1, 2023-------------------------February 24, 2023

     June 10, 2023-----------------------May 5, 2023

     July 15, 2023*-----------------------June 16, 2023

HEALTH SERVICES

        If your child has a medical condition that might require special action, please contact the School Nurse at your child’s school. Examples would be diabetes, asthma, severe allergies (with the need for an epipen), seizures, or others. We will assist you in the communication of those special needs and the appropriate responses at school and on the bus through an Action Plan.  This is intended to serve as an informational guideline in preventing the spread of communicable diseases in the schools. Please refer to these guidelines throughout the school year. A student should be kept home when the following symptoms persist:

❖      Temperature of 100 degrees or more. Children can return to school when the temperature has been normal for 24 hours without medication.

❖      A dry, hacking or productive cough

❖      Purulent (green, yellow, thick, or unusual) nasal or eye drainage

❖      Diarrhea

❖      Skin rashes or eruptions: such as scabies, chicken pox, or impetigo

❖      Complaints of earache, severe stomach ache, sore throat, severe headache

❖      Red throat, swollen glands around jaw, ears, or neck

❖      Nausea and Vomiting

❖      Lethargy (general complaint of muscular aches and pain)

❖      Head or body lice must be treated with appropriate medication before returning to school

 

THE SCHOOL POLICY IS LICE FREE BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL

 

MEDICATION

       We want to encourage you not to send medications to be administered at school. But if that is necessary, there are specific guidelines we must follow in order to comply with state law. You will find these guidelines below:

Students required to take prescribed medication must have an “Administration of Medication” form completed and on file. This form is available from the school nurse, the district website (Health Services Link), or the school and MUST BE COMPLETED when medication is delivered to the principal’s office by the parent or guardian of the student. (Students do not complete the form or transport medication to school.) Medication will be kept and given to the student at the designated time.  The school is not permitted to administer medication, including aspirin, Tylenol, etc. at the student’s request.                                                                   

 

NOTE! Any student possessing, selling, giving, sharing, or misrepresenting any medication in any form including, but not limited to, any type of over-the-counter medication or health aide (such as vitamins), will be subject to full prosecution under the Drug Free Schools Act.                                                                                                                                                                       

 

No school official or teacher will routinely dispense medication to students except in unique situations in which a child’s health is dependent upon medical aid. If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, only the principal or the principal’s designee will administer the medication in compliance with the following regulations:                                                                                         

The medication must be delivered to the principal’s office in person by the parent or guardian of the student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate administration (i.e., students with asthma).                                                                                   

All prescription medications must be brought to school in the original container labeled by the pharmacy to include the following information:                                                                                                                                                                                                           Name of student                                                    Date                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Prescription number                                             Licensed prescriber’s name                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Name of medication and dosage                            Pharmacy name, address, and phone number                                                                                                                                                                                                  Administration route or other directions                                                                                                                           

Nonprescription medication may be administered only with the written request and permission of the parent or guardian. All non-prescription medication must be brought to school in the manufacturer’s container with ingredients of the product listed on the container and child’s name affixed to the container. The medication will be administered in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student’s physician.      

The administrator/designee will:                                                                                                             

      1.   Inform appropriate school personnel of the medication being administered.                                             

      2.   Keep an accurate record of the administration of the medication.                                                               

      3.   Keep all medication in a locked cabinet except medication retained by a student per physician’s order; and

      4.   Return unused prescription to the parent or guardian only.

 

The parent or guardian is responsible for informing the designated official of any change in the student’s health or change in medication. A copy of this policy shall be provided to a parent or guardian upon receipt of a request for long-term administration of medication.

 

 

WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR CODE

 

WHY HAVE AN HONOR CODE?

Warren County high School is an institution in which learning for a purpose takes place.  Useful and lasting learning does not occur unless the process which students go through to learn is an honest process which reflects their true abilities as measured by their own efforts.  Progress which is based on unsound learning, as is the case with cheating, is not a genuine process.  Cheating prepares students for failure, not for success.  In an academic institution, dishonestly serves to undermine the academic and intellectual integrity of the school.  By establishing this honor code, the faculty and administration of Warren County High School indicate their commitment to work to eliminate such acts as cheating and to deal with offenses in a firm and decisive manner.

 

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF CHEATING AT WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL?

Cheating involves one or more of the following actions:

 

1.         To use the work of another person as your own.

2.         To copy information from another student’s test, examination, theme, book report, term paper or any other teacher assigned project.

3.         To plagiarize (use another person’s idea, expression or words without giving the original author credit).

4.         To prepare for cheating in advance.  Such action might involve having in your possession a copy of a test to be given or having been given by a teacher, using the test or notes during a test or

            examination, or talking while quizzes or examinations are taking place.

5.         To fail to follow test procedures or instructions announced by the teacher (such as no talking, no turning around in your seat, raise hand to ask questions, etc.).

 

WHAT ABOUT THE PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS?

It is not our intent to place students in a position where they can easily and without intent violate the honor code.  Therefore, teachers will be careful to explain to their respective classes what they expect of them in completing homework and other assignments.  This will also be communicated to the students in writing as part of the academic plan given at the beginning of the school year.

 

HOW WILL CHEATING BE PROVEN AGAINST A STUDENT?

 

Cheating may be proven against a student only under one of the following conditions:

1.         A teacher or administrator personally observes an act of cheating as defined above.

2.         A student admits to a teacher or administrator that he/she committed an act of cheating.

 

When a teacher determines to his/her satisfaction that an act of cheating has taken place, he/she will report the violation to the student(s) Administration who will take the appropriate action.  The student will be assigned to at least one (1) day of In-School Suspension (ISS).

 

WHAT HAPPENS TO A STUDENT WHO IS GUILTY OF CHEATING?

 

First Offense:  One (1) day of In School Suspension (ISS) and a zero for the assignment in question.

 

Second Offense:  One (1) day of Out of School Suspension (OSS) and Behavior Contract.

 

HONOR CODE

 

Each student is to learn and understand the honor pledge written below.  You should be able to write and sign this pledge when asked to do so on tests and other assignments.

 

“I pledge on my honor that I have neither given nor received help in completing this test or assignment.”

School Sponsored Events:

If the Board or a school principal authorizes an event at which a student is to speak, a limited public forum shall be established for such student speaker. The appropriate administrators shall ensure that:

1. The forum is provided in a manner that does not discriminate against a student’s voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, on an otherwise permissible subject;
2. There is an appropriate method of selecting student speakers which is based on neutral criteria; and
3. Student speakers do not engage in speech that is obscene, vulgar, offensively lewd, indecent, or promotes illegal drug use.

 

To the extent possible and practical and prior to events in which students will speak, notice shall be provided orally and/or in writing that the student’s speech does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the Board or the school district and its employees.

Notice of this policy shall be provided in student handbooks and staff handbooks.         

   Policy 4.802

        (rescinds JHCA)

STUDENT LOCKER ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE

1.         Transfer students and late-arriving students: See Erika Northcutt for locker assignments.

2.         ALL STUDENTS ARE URGED TO PUT A LOCK ON THEIR LOCKER. 

            Theft from lockers without locks will not be investigated.

3.         NO LOCKER SHARING

               A.  Any student caught sharing a locker will receive disciplinary action.

               B.  2^nd offense will be assigned new locker by administration.

4.         Loitering at lockers is prohibited - Violators will receive disciplinary action.

WCHS Library

Librarian
    Stephanie Doak

Assistants
    Trina Fariss
    Sheila Taylor

•    Library Hours: 7:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Library will open at 7:15 a.m. for student computer use. 
•    The library has 18 computers for student use which are connected to the Internet and used for research
•    (OPAC) Online Public Access Catalog shows books that are in the library
•    Online databases include EBSCO and Gale
•    Library collection includes 23,000 books and subscriptions to several periodicals.
•    Students may check out 3 books at a time and keep them for two weeks. The books may then be renewed without          penalty. 

High school website

Warren County High School’s website at http://wchs.warrenschools.com gives students access to the catalog and the databases remotely.

 

Occasionally students’ snapshots will appear on the website.  Please understand that no one will be identified by name in pictures.  The WCHS website is intended to be used for information and educational purposes to showcase our school.

 

Parents will have access to student grades, attendance, and conduct through the parent portal link on the high school website.

 

 

NOTE: Parent permission must be on file for students to use the internet at WCHS. Each student’s parent or guardian must agree that the student will abide by school policies for internet usage and complete the internet permission and acceptable use policy form which is online on Skyward.

Non-Discrimination

The Warren County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries and concerns regarding the

District’s non-discrimination policies:

Robin Phillips, phillipsr@warrenschools.com, 931-668-4022, ext. 11404

Candice Willmore, willmorec@warrenschools.com, 931-668-4022, ext. 11501

Roy Pierce, piercer@warrenschools.com, 931-668-4022, ext. 11107

 

Child Abuse and/or Neglect _____________ _>Policy JGFE

All personnel shall be alert for any evidence of child abuse or neglect. Child Abuse is defined as any wound, injury, disability, or physical or mental condition which is of such nature as to reasonably indicate that it has been caused by brutality, abuse, or neglect, or which on the basis of available information reasonably appears to have been caused by such. School child abuse coordinators and other personnel must not provide any information relevant to the suspected child abuse or child sexual abuse to the child’s parent or guardian, and must refer any questions from the child’s parent or guardian to the investigating law enforcement agency and DCS. The following have been designated to handle inquiries and concerns regarding the Child Abuse or Neglect policy: Rachel Mitchell, mitchellr@warrenschools.com, 931-668-5858 , Mendy Stotts, stottsm@warrenschools.com, 931-668-5858

PARKING PERMIT RULES

 

The following rules apply to all student motorists at Warren County High School.  All student drivers are responsible for reading this material and obeying these regulations.  Parking is a privilege, not a right.

 

1.       ALL students who park on campus must purchase and properly display a valid parking permit.               

Parking Fees:        $40.00    Beginning of Year

                                                $20.00   Beginning of Second Semester

                                                $10.00   April/May

                                                $10.00   Replace Lost Parking Permit

 

2.       Reserved parking permits may be purchased from the main office.  Driver’s License, tag number, and class schedule are required at the time of purchase.  Reserved spaces will be open to seniors first, then juniors, then sophomores, and then freshmen.

 

3.       Parking tags must be displayed on rear-view mirror any time vehicle is on campus.  Any vehicle parked on campus without a valid permit appropriately displayed is subject to being towed;

1st offense – warning,

2ND offense – loss of parking privileges.

 

4.       Transfer of parking tag to another person is prohibited and will result in loss of driving privileges.

 

5.       Students parked in unauthorized areas will be sent to Administration for discipline.  Students are not to park in spaces reserved for school staff. 

 

6.       Speed limit on the entire campus is 5 mph.

 

7.       When students and those riding with them arrive on campus they must LEAVE THEIR VEHICLE AS SOON AS PARKED!!  Failure to do so will result in drivers losing their parking permit.

 

8.       Once students arrive at school, they may not leave campus without checking out through the sign in/sign out office.

 

9.       Students are not allowed to go to a car in the parking lot or to sit in a parked car during the school day.  Books, folders, assignments, homework, gym clothes, and money should be brought in with you when you arrive at school and exit your vehicle.  In case of an emergency, a student may request a pass from Administration, and will be accompanied by an SRO, Administrator, or teacher to his/her vehicle.

 

10.    All truck “tail-gates” will be closed while on campus to avoid causing an accident.

 

11.    Vehicles shall be parked within the lines of your parking space.

 

12.    SRO’s will issue warnings for parking lot infractions.  You will be sent to Administration for disciplinary action.

                                1^st offense             5 days loss of parking permit

                               

                                2^nd offense            10 days  loss of parking permit        

                               

                                3^rd offense             Remainder of year loss of parking permit

 

13.    Warren County High School is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles on property.

 

14.    ALL VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH ANY WHERE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.

 

15.    Students sitting in vehicles parked on WCHS property who are smoking will lose parking pass for ten (10) school days in addition to tobacco policy rules.

 

16.    Students signing into school after 7:45 a.m. may be subject to a vehicle search by an SRO.

 

17.    Any student transferring to the Annex must forfeit his/her parking pass (NO REFUND).

Students who are remanded to the Academy will surrender their parking pass until their return to WCHS

 

 

PROCEDURES FOR SIGNING IN/OUT DURING SCHOOL

 I.         SIGN-IN PROCEDURES – SIGN-IN OFFICE IN GYM LOBBY

A.         Any student arriving after 7:45 a.m. must report to the Attendance office in the gym lobby.

B.                  Any student who does not sign in after 7:45 will receive In-School Suspension.

C.                  Students returning to school after previously signing out must sign back in at

Sign-In/Sign-Out office and have five (5) minutes to report to appropriate class.

 

II.        SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES – SIGN-OUT WINDOW AT GYM LOBBY

PICK UP WILL BE AT THE GYM, AND PARENTS WILL NOT ENTER THE BUILDING TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD. NO STUDENTS WILL BE SIGNED OUT FOR PICK-UP AFTER 2:20 PM.

 

All vehicles arriving    to sign out students must enter at Guard Booth BEFORE 2:10 pm and

must exit campus by 2:20 pm. Pick-up area gate by gym will be locked at 2:20 pm.

A.        All sign-outs will be made through the Sign-Out Office located in the gym area.

            *NOTE: Students CANNOT sign out other students. *

B.         All students must comply with school policy regarding sign out procedures. Students must leave campus within five (5) minutes of sign-out time. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action. 

C.         Any student wishing to check out early will be required to do the following:

               1. Present a note from his/her parents to the attendance office before 8:00 a.m. with the following    

                     information:                       a. Student’s name

                                                               b. Parent’s signature

                                                               c. Parent’s phone number to verify the checkout

               2. Students come to sign-out office to get their check-out pass at sign-out time.

               3. Students will come to the sign-out office to check out and will sign the check-out     

                     log before leaving campus.

               4. Check out with the attendance clerk is always necessary. Failure to do so is         

                     considered leaving without permission and is a MAJOR VIOLATION.

D.        WCHS WILL NOT ACCEPT CALL IN CHECKOUTS. If parents do not send a note so we may verify by calling the parent, a parent or designee must come to the sign-out window at the back of the building to check the student out. The person(s) picking up student must be designated by the parent on the student’s yellow sign-out card. 

E.         Eighteen-year-old students MAY NOT check themselves out under their own signature. A parent is still responsible until the time the parent terminates his/her rights.       

             F.          There will be no sign-outs during lunch period unless a parent or guardian personally comes to

             school. No announcements will be made for sign outs during lunch period unless it is an

            emergency.

G.        Parents/Guardians may come to the school and sign out their child provided they identify themselves fully

H.        Persons other than parent/guardian coming to school to pick up a student must:

   1. Show proper identification.            2. Be listed on student’s yellow sign out card.

 I.         Students who sign out and return to school will be subject to a vehicle search by the School Resource Officers.

 

ADMINISTRATION OF WCHS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY CHECK-OUT WITHOUT PROPER VERIFICATION.

 

Student Equal Access (Limited Public Forum)                                    >Policy 4.802

Student Meetings:

Schools may allow students to form clubs or groups that meet before, during, and/or after the school day. Requests to form such clubs or groups shall not be denied based upon the religious nature or beliefs of proposed club or group. If permitted, school administrators shall ensure that all clubs and groups have the same abilities to access facilities and advertise their meetings.

No funds shall be expended by the school for any such meeting beyond the incidental costs associated with providing meeting space. Groups meeting under this policy may be required to pay a reasonable fee for compensating school personnel in the supervision of the activity.

No student may be compelled to attend or participate in a meeting under this policy.

A student of a group of students who wish to conduct a meeting under this policy shall submit a request with the principal at least three (3) days prior to the proposed date.

The principal shall approve the meeting if he/she determines that:

1.      The meeting is voluntary and student-initiated;

2.      There is no sponsorship of the meeting or its content by the school or its employees, or the Board;

3.      The meeting shall not materially and substantially interfere with the orderly conduct of the school’s educational activities or conflict with other previously scheduled meetings;

4.      Employees of the district are to be present in a non-participatory monitoring capacity; however, no employee shall be required to attend in this capacity if the content of the meeting is contrary to the beliefs of the employee; and

5.      Non-school persons shall not direct, control, or regularly attend.

               A student shall be permitted to voluntarily:

1.      Pray in school, vocally or silently, alone or with other students to the same extent and under the same circumstances as a student is permitted to vocally or silently reflect, meditate, or speak on non-religious matters alone or with other students in such school.

2.      Express religious viewpoints in school to the same extent and under the same circumstances as a student is permitted to express viewpoints on non-religious topics or subject in such school;

3.      Speak to and attempt to share religious viewpoints with other students in school to the same extent and under the same circumstances as a student is permitted to speak to and attempt to share non-religious viewpoints with other students; and

4.      Possess or distribute religious literature in the school, subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions, to the same extent and under the same circumstances as a student is permitted to possess or distribute literature on non-religious topics or subjects in such school.

Student Use of Tobacco                      

Students are prohibited from using any tobacco products/electronic cigarettes on school property, school buses, or at school-sponsored events.

The use or possession of tobacco products in any form on school premises and on school buses by students shall be prohibited.  To “use” shall mean any holding of a cigarette (including e-cigarettes), cigar, or pipe, and inhaling and exhaling of the smoke of tobacco, or any chewing or dipping of any tobacco product.

Confiscated items related to any of the above will not be returned.

            1^st Offense-3 Days of ISS and a Court Petition

            2^nd Offense-5 Days of ISS and a Court Petition.  Tobacco Intervention with Counselor(s) & SROs.

            3^rd Offense-3 Days of OSS and a Court Petition.  Student will be placed on a Behavior Contract.

            4^th Offense-OSS until Discipline Board for Alternative School Placement. 

 

Zero-Tolerance Behavior

IN ORDER TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SECURE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FREE OF DRUGS, VIOLENCE, AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS, ANY STUDENT WHO ENGAGES IN THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) CALENDAR YEAR.

 

If any of the following occur on school property, school bus, or school activity:

                  1. Unlawful use of possession of barbital or legend drugs, as defined in TCA 53-10-101

                  2. Possession of a pistol, gun or firearm

                  3. Possession of a weapon or dangerous instrument, as defined in TCA 39-17-1301

                  4. Aggravated assault of a teacher, principal, administrator, or any other employee

The Director of Schools has the authority to modify this expulsion on a case-by-case basis.

 

LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE

Verbal Reprimand

Counseling Sessions

Silent Lunch

Activity Suspension

Extended Learning 5

In School Suspension

Out of School Suspension

Behavior Contract

Discipline Board

Alternative School

Court-Juvenile or General Session

2022-2023 Warren County Schools Calendar

 

August 5, 2022            Registration Day Abbreviated 7:45-9:45 No Buses Abbreviated Day

August 8, 2022            No Students

August 9, 2022            First Day for Students

September 5, 2022       Labor Day (No School)

September 16, 2022     Fair Day (No School)

October 3-7, 2022       Fall Break (No School)

November 3, 2022       Parent/Teacher Conference Middle School 3:00pm-6:00pm

November 7, 2022       Parent/Teacher Conference High School 3:00pm-6:00pm

November 10, 2022     Parent/Teacher Conference PreK-5 and PreK-8 Elementary Schools 3:00pm-6:00pm

November 22, 2022     Teacher Professional Development (Stockpiled Day - No Students)

November 23-25, 2022 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 16, 2022      Abbreviated Day 7:45-9:45 (Buses will run)

End of First Semester 83 days + 1 full PD=84 days

December 19, 2022 – January 2, 2023   Holiday Break (No School)

January 3, 2023           Teacher Professional Development (Stockpiled Day - No Students)

January 4, 2023           Students Return from Holiday Break

January 16, 2023         Martin Luther King Day (No School)

January 23, 2023         Parent/Teacher Conference Warren Co. Middle School 3:00pm-6:00pm

January 24, 2023         Parent/Teacher Conference Warren Co. High School 3:00pm-6:00pm

January 26, 2023         Parent/Teacher Conference PreK-5 and Prek-8 Elementary 3:00pm-6:00pm

February 20, 2023        Presidents Day (No School)

March 13-17, 2023     Spring Break (No School)

TBD                             Pre-K and K Screening – location TBA

April 7, 2023              Good Friday (No School)

TBD                             Kindergarten and 8^th Grade Graduation Window

May 16, 2023              Warren County High School Annex Graduation

May 19, 2023              Warren County High School Graduation Class of 2023

May 24, 2023             Teacher Professional Development (Stockpiled Day - No Students)                             

May 25, 2023              Last Day of School (Abbreviated 7:45am-9:45am No Buses)

                                    End of Second Semester 94 days + 2 PD=96 days

 

 

Report Card Distribution Dates

1st Quarter Ends September 30, 2022               Report Cards October

2nd Quarter Ends December 15, 2022               Report Cards January

3rd Quarter Ends March 10, 2023                     Report Cards March

4th Quarter Ends May 23, 2023                        Report Cards May

 

 

● Building Principals, upon request, will have the flexibility to change the date of their Parent/Teacher      conference in their building to meet their individual needs. The request should be made in writing to the Director of Schools and approved prior to the date requested.