Rules and Consequences
Possible Consequences
1. Detention after school for
inappropriate behavior, excessive tardies, etc.: Any student failing to report
to detention period after being assigned may be assigned to Lunch Bunch. If for
some reason it may be impossible to stay the night assigned, the student must
get permission from the office to stay the following night.
In certain instances, other detention period times may be arranged through the
administration.
No nine-week grade/credit will be
awarded until all time is made up.
2. Lunch Bunch: Student will report to the
office during their lunch break. Student is expected to report five minutes
after the bell and will be allowed to leave five minutes before the tardy bell
will ring. Student must bring their own lunch.
3. Out-of-School Suspension (
4. Shadow: The parent will be asked to
attend school with his/her child, attending all classes, eating lunch in the
cafeteria, etc.
5. Expulsion: Being withdrawn from school
for an extended period of time which could be for the remainder of the semester
or school year (through board action).
1. Saturday
school will run from
LUNCH BUNCH
1. Excessive tardies may result in Lunch
Bunch.
2. Insubordination or disrespect to school
official may result in Lunch Bunch
3. Inappropriate behavior may result in
Lunch Bunch.
4. Abuse of any rules may result in Lunch
Bunch.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (
1. Gross insubordination or any lack of
cooperation from a student will result in
2. Second truancy will result in one day
3. Third truancy
and each truancy thereafter will result in three days
4. Fighting will result in
5. Alcohol, tobacco, and inhalant use will
result in
6. Illegal substance use will result in
EXPULSION
1. District policy as outlined in the
Board Policy Manual will be followed for expulsion procedures.
2. Continued use of
Truancy
Truancy is defined as follows: Once in
attendance, an absence for any period of time from scheduled classes or
scheduled activity without prior knowledge of parents and school authorities.
Roll is taken in each class period of the
day.
When verifying student's absences and
there is no telephone in the home, or if there is a question concerning the
person answering the phone, a school official may visit the home.
Truancy Regulations
1. First Truancy (per year)
a. Parent
will be notified of truancy.
b. Student
will be required to do all work missed before receiving credit.
One day rule applies.
2. Second Truancy (per year)
a. Student
will be suspended (
b. Parent
will be notified of truancy. This may be a phone call.
3. Third Truancy (per year) and each
truancy thereafter.
a. Student
will be suspended (
b. Parent
conference will be required before a student will be re-
admitted to school.
c. Student will be risking the loss
of class credit if absences total more than ten.
Corridor Passes
When going from one room to another
during class periods, a student must secure a
Calling Students from Class
Students are only permitted to leave
class for emergencies. All other messages will be taken in the office and given
to the student during non-class time.
Classroom Expulsion Rule
The first time that a student is sent
from the classroom to the Principal's Office for discipline, the expulsion rules
are explained. The student will remain out of the classroom for the remainder
of the period. Student will develop and write a behavior plan of action to get
back in class and remain successful.
The second time a student is sent from the
classroom for discipline they will be removed from the class for the remainder
of the semester, with a letter grade of "F", loss of credit, and
student will be placed in a restricted study hall until the end of that
semester.
Teacher will notify parent each time that
student is sent to the office.
Insubordination
Any
gross disrespect for authority (administration, teacher, staff, substitutes)
will result in 1 to 3 days
Parent
conference may be required before student would be reinstated in school.
Harassment/Sexual Harassment
Harassment is a kind of discrimination.
It means that someone is treated differently because of his or her
sex/differences. It is behavior or words that:
•Are
directed at a person because of his or her sex/differences
•Are
uninvited, unwanted, and unwelcome
•Cause
a person to feel uncomfortable or offended
•Create
an environment that makes learning and participating difficult
•May
be repeated or may be very offensive on a one-time basis.
No
person shall engage in harassment/sexual harassment, retaliate against any
person for opposing harassment/sexual harassment, or aid or abet
harassment/sexual harassment of any person.
After
appropriate investigation, any person who is found to have engaged in
harassment/sexual harassment of another person will be subject to disciplinary
action.
Fighting
(When 2 or more persons engage in verbal
or physical confrontation.)
First offense 1 to 3 days
Second offense up to 10 days
Third offense recommend expulsion.
Theft
(Taking of property not belonging to
oneself.)
First offense 1 to 5 days
Second offense up to 10 days
Third offense recommend expulsion.
Law Enforcement will be contacted in all
instances for prosecution.
Weapons
Type 1 -- Deadly weapon [as such term is
defined in Wyoming Statute 6-1-104][a][iv]. Type 1 examples are firearms,
explosive or incendiary material, knives etc. Type 2 weapon examples are
chains, clubs, stars, etc. Type 3 weapon examples are belts, combs, pencils,
pocket knives, files, compasses, scissors, pepper spray, mace, etc.
Any student who possesses, uses,
transfers, carries, or sells a deadly weapon, (Type 1), while on the school
campus or on any school bus or while in attendance at any school activity shall
be suspended immediately from school and referred to the Superintendent. Said
student shall be expelled from school for not less than one (1) year except
that after reconsideration, the Board of Trustees may modify the expulsion
requirement on a case-by-case basis.
The
student in possession of a Type 2 or Type 3 weapon shall be subject to
administrative disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion of
up to one (1) year.
Possession and/or Unauthorized Use of
Electronic Communication Devices
To minimize class disruptions and help
ensure a safe/productive educational environment, the possession and
unauthorized use of beepers, portable cellular telephones and/or similar
communication devises by students in schools, on school property, on school
buses, or at school sponsored activities is prohibited.
Lost and Found
All articles that are found must be
turned in to the high school office where a "Lost and Found"
department is maintained. Lost articles should be reported to the office
immediately.
Fire Drills
Fire drills will be held throughout the
year without the previous knowledge of students or teachers. When the fire
alarm sounds, each class is to pass out of the building quietly and orderly in
single file. Every person is to immediately exit the building. Students and
faculty will return to their rooms as soon as it is determined by the
administrator that no real emergency exists. Directions for leaving the
building are posted in each room.
Internet Access and Expectations
The District's goal in providing Internet
access is to promote educational opportunities and communication. The use of
the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in
cancellation of these privileges and/or other disciplinary actions. In
accordance with District policy, the system administrator and teachers will
deem what is inappropriate use, and their decision(s) will be final. The
District may, at any time, deny, revoke, or suspend specific user access.
Students and Parents will need to read, agree to, and sign the school district
internet policy.
Lockers
Students are responsible for lockers
assigned to them when they enroll. These lockers are the property of the school
and may be inspected by the school officials at any time. No one is to use a
locker other than the one assigned. Lockers and the surrounding hall area must
be kept clean and neat. If a locker does not function properly it should be reported
to the Custodial Office. Students are issued keys to their individual lockers.
They are asked to bring them to school each day, and to turn them in at the end
of the school year. Valuables and money should not be kept in lockers. Lockers
must be locked at all times.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Inhalants
The
use of, or possession of, alcoholic beverages, tobacco or inhalants, (any
substance that is inhaled or sniffed that is not intended for that specific
purpose or need), by students is prohibited in any of the school buildings, on
the school grounds, at school functions, on school busses, or while on school
sponsored trips. Students are not permitted to be in school buildings, on
school grounds, or at school functions while under the influence of, or in
possession of, alcohol, tobacco or drugs when prior use is evident.
1. The
first offense will result in a required, immediate conference with the
student's parents and the principal. The student will be removed from school
and the Powell Police Department will be notified for prosecution. The student
will then serve one (1) day of Out-of-School Suspension. During this time, the
student will not be allowed to make up quizzes and tests missed and will not
receive credit for that work. A daily participation grade of zero will be
given. The student will participate in a school-formed care group and will
remain a member of the care group until released. A student who refuses to
participate in a school-formed care group will be recommended to the
Superintendendent for suspension from school
for ten (10) school days. The student will lose the privilege of attending or
participating in extra-curricular school activities and programs for thirty
(30) calendar days, excluding school vacation days, except that students may
continue to practice for the educational value during that period.
2. The
consequences for the second offense will be the same as those for the first
offense with the following exceptions: Five (5) days of Out-of-School
Suspension will follow immediately. A student who refuses to participate in a
school-formed care group will be recommended to the Superintendent for
expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year.
3. Any
subsequent offense during a school year will result in a recommendation to the
Superintendent for expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year
and referral to the Powell Police Department for prosecution. Any student
engaged in drug trafficking/providing will be recommended to the Superintendent
for expulsion for the remainder of the school year. Law enforcement will be
contacted for prosecution.
Illegal Drugs
Upon
confirmation of a drug use/abuse violation of District Policy the following
will apply.
1.
The first offense will result in a required, immediate conference with
the students's parents and the principal. The student will be removed from school. Law enforcement will be notified for
prosecution.Ten days of out-of school suspension will follow immediately.
During this time, the student will not be allowed to make up missed quizzes. A
daily participation grade of zero will be given.The student will participate in
a school-formed care group and will remain a member of the care group until
released. A student who refuses
to participate in a school-formed care group will be recommended to the
Superintendent for expulsion. The student will lose the privilege of
attending or participating in extra-curricular school activities and programs
for thirty, (30), calendar days, excluding school vacation days unless formally
scheduled extra-curricular activities in which the student would normally be
scheduled to participate are scheduled by the coach/sponsor. In the event of
formally scheduled activities in which the student would normally be scheduled
to participate occur during vacation days, these scheduled days shall count
towards the thirty, (30), days of exclusion. During this time of loss of
privilege the student may continue to participate for the educational value
during the period.
2. Any subsequent offense
during a school year will result in expulsion from school for the remainder of
the school year. Law enforcement will be notified for prosecution. In the event
any student is/has been engaged in or when there is sufficient information to
believe the student intended to engage in drug trafficking/providing, the
building administrator will make a recommendation to the Superintendent for
expulsion of the student so identified for the remainder of the school year.
Law enforcement will be contacted for prosecution.
Open Containers
Students are required to
dispose of any beverage that has been opened when they enter the school
building, including twist top bottles, with the exception of water in twist top
bottles. Food and drink are not permitted in the classroom except for special
activities controlled by the teacher. (When departing from that class, all
unfinished drinks must be deposited in the waste can or other appropriate
location.) Lockers are for books and personal property. Please, no beverages.
Dress and General Appearance
The personal appearance
and dress of students is left to the good taste and discretion of
the students and their parents. Students shall be clean, neatly attired,
well-groomed, neatly shaven and shall conform to community standards of fashion
and modesty. The dress and appearance must not present health and
safety problems or cause disruption inside the building, such as chains. The
high school administration shall decide upon the appropriateness of the
school dress in all questionable cases. Hats (in building), attire with
alcohol/tobacco advertisement, attire with language or gestures that are
questionable are deemed inappropriate in school.
Parents will be notified by administration.
Public Display of Affection (P.D.A.)
Public display of affection
is not appropriate at school. Any action between couples that offends or is
embarrassing to others is not acceptable. Students will first receive a warning
for inappropriate PDA. Additional warnings could lead to disciplinary action
and/or suspension.
Dances
1. Dances are not for the general public or High School drop outs.
Dances will be open only to students of
2. Prior to the dance, the school must obtain a "dance permit"
from the city police department.
3. Students leaving the building during a school dance will not be
permitted to return unless permission to leave is first granted by the teacher
in charge.
4. Students must be properly dressed for the particular dance. Good manners,
proper conduct and general consideration for others are always in order and
will be required of all participants.
5. A full day's school attendance is required to attend dances.
Extension of School Authority
All
students are subject to the rules and regulations of School District No. 1 and
the lawful authority of school district personnel at any time on the school
grounds and during school functions on or off the Powell School Campus. All
persons must, upon request, identify themselves to proper school authorities in
the school building, on school grounds and at school functions. Students and
fans attending any school function are expected to show good sportsmanship and
courtesy. Students may be denied the right to attend Powell High School
activities if they fail to observe these regulations.
Administering Medicines to Students
All
medications must be brought to the office. If exceptional circumstances require
a student to take oral medication during school hours and the student's
parent/legal guardian or doctor cannot be at the school to administer the
medication, only the school nurse or a qualified designee approved by the
building principal and under the school nurse's direction shall be authorized
to administer the medication.
School Trips
Many
students will have the privilege of representing Powell High School on school
sponsored activity trips. It is an honor to represent your school. Your
acceptance of the honor implies that you accept the responsibility of
representing your school in a commendable
manner. These trips are under the direct supervision of the sponsor who has
complete lawful authority in controlling the actions of his/her group. All
rules and regulations of Powell High School will apply during these trips.
Students who attend school functions as
representatives of the school group are expected to travel to and return from
such functions in authorized school vehicles. At no time will students get into
or ride in a vehicle other than authorized school transportation. If prior
arrangements are made by parents with the high school principal, a student may
be released to the custody of his/her parents or responsible adult.
Conduct detrimental to the image of
Powell High School or failure to observe the rules and regulations of Powell
High School may result in a student being denied the right to go on
school-sponsored trips, as well as, additional punishment such as detentions or
suspension/expulsion. Parents may be asked to pick their student up in cases of
alcohol/drug use or gross insubordination.
School Bus Conduct
Bus drivers have a tremendous
responsibility and your cooperation is essential for the safety of all
students. Inappropriate behavior may result in you providing your own
transportation to and from school. Like in the classroom, food and/or beverages
are not allowed on the buses except for special occasions as determined by the
coach, sponsor or driver in charge.
The bus driver shall be responsible for
the safe operation of the bus and will implement procedures to maintain safety,
order and rights for all students riding the bus. On regular daily trips to
and from school, the following shall apply:
1. Students
will maintain visual contact with the driver while loading and unloading and on
crossovers.
2. Students
must observe the same conduct as in the classroom.
3. Students
must be courteous and must not use profane language.
4. Eating
or drinking on the bus are a privilege.
5. Students
are to keep the bus clean.
6. Students
are to be cooperative with the driver.
7. Students
may not smoke or chew tobacco on the bus and they may not possess alcohol,
tobacco or controlled drugs.
8. Students
are not to be destructive, especially with bus seats, windows, etc.
9. Students
must be seated and facing forward at all times. Compartmentalized seating,
used in lieu of seat belts, require passengers to remain seated and facing
forward to take advantage of this safety feature.
10. For
maximum protection, students must keep heads, hands, and feet inside the bus at
all times.
11. Students
must not possess dangerous weapons, ammunition, knives, etc., or use laser
pointers.
12. Those
students assigned an advocate to attend classes will also have an advocate on
the bus.
13. Visual
and written bomb or shooting threats will be acted on at face value and
"actions" will be taken.
These rules are not inclusive of all
situations. Students shall not infringe on the safety, order or rights of
others.
Assemblies
Assemblies are considered a regular part of your high school work. As in a
regular class, attendance is required. Students are to observe good audience
conduct in all assemblies. This includes courteous attention and courteous
applause. Attendance will be taken by advisors.
Lunch Program
The school hot lunch program and a la carte are provided for students
wishing to take advantage of lunches served by the school. Anyone enrolled in
school may eat in the cafeteria. Students are not permitted to use another
student's ticket. Tickets are sold in the high school office and must be
purchased before 8:00 A.M. to be used for that day's lunch.
Bulletin Board Use
The
bulletin board may be used by students for authorized school purposes only.
Permission may be secured from the high school office. No posters advertising
other than local school activities are ever permitted to be displayed any place
in the high school building without the authorization of the high school
administration.
Vehicle Parking
Parking privileges are available to
Identification Cards
The Wyoming Activities Association issues
identification cards for all high school students in the state. They are
primarily to identify you as a