Dress Code
What kind of shoes are permitted at West Hernando?
sneakers, sandals with back straps
What should happen with cell phones when students come onto campus?
It should be turned off and put away in the student's bookbag.
When is profanity appropriate at WHMS?
never
Who are your ELA teachers?
Ms. Marion and Mrs. Smith
If a student is 10+ minutes late, what is that considered?
skipping
What kind of shoes are not allowed?
Crocs, slides, or flip flops
Besides cell phones, name a device that must be turned off and put away during the school day.
earbuds, headphones, smart watches, any device capable of accessing the internet
True or False
Students can be disciplined for horse play at school, but not on the bus.
False
"Pants-ing" another student is considered what?
Inappropriate physical contact, possibly harassment
When is a student considered tardy?
If they are not in their class when the bell rings or class begins
Fill in the blank.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than ____ from the top of the knee.
3 inches
Which social media platforms are students allowed to access on school wi-fi?
None
Name one example of Loss of Privilege.
lunch detention, loss of field trip, inability to attend school related games/events
Name one type of language considered discriminatory.
slurs, insults, or other discriminatory language based on a person's race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, or any other identity
If a student is struggling with substance related concerns, what should they do?
seek help from a trusted adult
Name one type of head covering that is not allowed at WHMS?
hats, bandanas, do-rags, hoods
What should you do when a staff member asks for you phone?
Turn it over
If horseplay causes someone to get hurt, what may happen?
OSS
Name one action that results in OSS for the first offence.
physical contact, fighting, provoking a fight, drug or tobacco use/posession/sale/distribution, testing violation, gross insubordination, harassment, discriminatory language
If a student has a vape on campus, what is the consequence for the first offence?
OSS
Should staff be able to see your undergarments at any time?
No
Which step in the discipline procedure would require a parent/guardian to come to school to pick up a student's phone?
Third infraction
If a student refuses to complete or participate in classwork and disrupts the learning environment, what happens?
Discipline violation
What can happen to test results in the event of a testing violation?
They may be invalidated.
Repeatedly refusing to follow staff directions is considered what?
Gross Insubordination