TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nondiscrimination Statement (4)
Mission Statement (5)
Principal’s Letter (5)
Administrators (5)
Office Staff (5)
Certified Staff (6)
School Address & Hours (6)
Daily Schedule (6)
General Information (7)
A. Broadway Street (7)
B. Bloodborne Pathogens (7)
C. Change of Address (7)
D. Class Changes (7)
E. Closed Campus (7)
F. Dress Codes / Personal Appearance (7-8)
G. Elevator (8)
H. Encore (8)
I. Entrance (8)
J. Lockers (9)
K. Lost & Found (9)
L. Medication (9)
M. Parents Messages to Students (9)
N. School Sponsored Events (10)
O. Telephone Calls (10)
P. Textbooks (10)
Q. Visitors (10)
R. Valentines Day Delivery (10)
Student Attendance
A. Attendance Requirements (11)
B. Absence – Excused (11)
C. Absence Unexcused (11)
D. Absence due to out of school Suspension (12)
E. Absences Reporting (12)
F. Checking Out of School for Part of Day (12)
H. Tardiness (12)
Student Behavior
A. Campus Wide Rules(13)
B. Discipline – Campus Wide(14)
C. Discipline – Classroom (14)
D. Emergency Suspension (14)
E. Immediate Referral to Principal/Counselor (14-16)
F. Off Campus Conduct (17)
Grades and Grading
A. Grading Scale (18)
B. Eligibility for Extra-Curricular Activities (18)
C. Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletic Competition (18)
D. Entrance Criteria for Honors Courses (18)
Honor Roll (19)
Proficiency Based Promotion (19)
Transportation (20)
A. Athletic Shuttle Bus (20)
B. Bicycles (20)
C. Bus (20)
Lunch / Breakfast Information (21)
Student Directory Information (22)
Web Site (22)
District Internet & Email Rules (23)
Letter to Student (24)
Letter to Parent/Guardian (24)
Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Weatherford Public Schools
to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color,
national origin, religion, age, marital or veteran status or disability
in its educational programs and activities. This includes, but is
not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid and
employment. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may
be referred to: Compliance Coordinator, 516 North Broadway,
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096, (580)772-3327.
Family Rights & Privacy Act (PL 93-380)
Parents and eligible students
have the following rights under the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act and local school policy:
1. The right to
inspect and review the student’s educational record.
2. The right to
exercise a limited control over the other people’s access to the
students file.
3. The right to
seek to correct the students educational record; in a hearing, if
necessary.
4. The right to
report violations of the Act to the Department of Education,
Washington, D.,C,
5. The right to
be informed about FERPA rights, NOTE: A translation of the FERPA
will be provided for non-English speaking families upon
request.
6. All rights
and protections given parents under the FERPA and School policy shall
transfer to the student when he/she reaches 18 or enrolls in a
post secondary school. The student then becomes an
“eligible student”.
NOTE: No records shall be
released to any individual, agency, or organization, unless exempt by
law, without the WRITTEN consent of either the
parent or an eligible student.
Mission Statement
Weatherford Middle School
The mission of Weatherford Middle School is to encourage students to
become responsible, respectful, independent thinkers who reach their
potential and are able to apply their knowledge to real life.
Welcome to Weatherford Middle School. It will
be our goal to encourage all students to be able to reach their
educational potential while developing social and communicative
skills. We are proud of our school and its continuing tradition
of excellence. Cooperation is paramount. This
handbook has been prepared for you and your parents. It states
what we can expect from you and what you can expect from school.
We must all work together to make our school a safe and productive
place to live and learn. We invite you to visit www.wpsok.org (click on
the Middle School picture) for weekly lesson plans and school events.
We are looking forward to a great year!
Mark Shadid
Principal
Tim Palesano
Assistant
Principal
Administrators & Office Staff
Principal Mark Shadid
Vice Principal Tim Palesano
Counselor Sandy Johnson
Secretaries Anita Mast / Marcy Murray
Certified Staff
Veronica Aguinaga,Spanish
Ed Klein, Language Arts/Athletics
Bob Bailey, Athletics
Crystal
Kippenberger, S.E.
Tom Bergman, P.E./Athletics
Linda Koebelen, Art
Gary Blakley, Athletics
Bud Lamke, Band
Kelly Brack, Language Arts
Steve Leonard, Science
Tammy Butler, Media Asst.
Pat Lightfoot, Language Arts
Kim Duerksen, Vocal Music/Math
Amber Morlan, Math
Bryan Flaming, Social Studies
Deb Morris, Math
Richard Folsom, Science/Athletics
Doborah Smith, Librarian
Suzanne Franz, Math/Science
Debora Reynolds, Social Studies
Todd Gaunt,
Science/Athletics
Mickey Seifried, Athletics
Nancy Hamilton, Computer
Science
Lisa Seitter, Language Arts
Vicki Harbison, Special Education
Rocky Shepherd, Technology
Kathy Harms, Title 1 Reading
Micah Tucker, Speech Pathology
Dana Hickman, Social Studies/Ath.
Laurie Wood, Language Arts
Darren Graumann, Agriculture
Stacey
Wright, Math
School Address: Weatherford Middle School
509 N. Custer
Weatherford, OK 73096
Web Address: wpsok.org (click on Middle School)
Office Phone: (580)772-2270
School Hours: 8:25a.m.-3:20p.m.(Encore 8:00-8:20 T-F)
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Daily Schedule:
8th Grade
7th
Grade
6th Grade
1st 8:25-9:15
1st
8:25-9:15
1st 8:25-9:15
2nd 9:20-10:10
2nd
9:20-10:10
2nd 9:20-10:10
3rd 10:15-11:0
3rd
10:15-11:05
3rd 10:15-11:05
4th 11:10-12:00 4th
11:10-12:00
11:05-11:40 (lunch)
12:00-12:35 (lunch) 5th
12:05-12:55
4th 11:45-12:35
5th 12:40-1:30
12:55-1:30
(lunch)
5th 12:40-1:30
6th 1:35-2:25
6th
1:35-2:25
6th 1:35-2:25
7th 2:30-3:20
7th 2:30-3:20
7th 2:30-3:20
General Information
A) Broadway Street:
Students need to exercise caution when crossing Broadway Street
and never leave campus until dismissed from school.
B) Bloodborne Pathogens: Blood and other body fluids are
handled using Universal Precautions approach. A student with
clothing contaminated by blood or other body fluids must report
to the office immediately.
C) Change of Address: If a student changes name, address or
phone number, he/she must notify the office.
D) Class Changes: Class changes will be permitted in elective
classes during the first two weeks of the semester. Changes may
not be possible due to limited class sizes and availability. If a
student or parent has a question regarding scheduling, an
appointment should be made with the counselor. Students are
discouraged from making this an alternative to solving problems
with a class or teacher. Only the Principal may make schedule
changes after the first two weeks of the semester.
E) Closed Campus:
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE
SCHOOL CAMPUS AT ANY TIME DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
F) Dress Codes/Personal Appearance:
The appearance of any student is
primarily the responsibility of that individual and their
parents/guardians. We expect students to maintain an
appearance that is not distracting to teachers, students or which
interrupts the educational process of the school.
Hats or caps must be removed when inside any
building on the WMS campus and shoes must be worn at all times.
“Sagging” pants are prohibited at
WMS. Hair coloring must first be
approved by the principal.
Any garment or accessory that displays or suggests
immorality, vulgarity, tobacco, satanic messages, alcohol or other
drugs OR WHICH IS
DETERMINED TO BE DISRUPTIVE TO EDUCATION OR IS A SAFETY CONCERN
will not be allowed.
Shorts and skirts are to be no shorter than mid-thigh in length.
The following are prohibited:
• Sleepwear
• Tank tops, spaghetti
straps, halter tops and tube tops. (Tops must cover lower torso with no
skin visible between the top and the pants, shorts or skirts )
• Visible undergarments
• Holes in pants above the mid-thigh
Discipline for dress code violations includes, but is not limited to,
corporal punishment, detention, suspension, conference with a
counselor or principal, or In-School Placement. Judgment of a
Principal or his designee concerning clothing is final.
G) Elevator: Students are not allowed on or near the elevator
and must use the stairway.
H) Encore: Encore is time made available by the teacher to work
with the student prior to regular school hours. Encore will be
provided from 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Tuesday-Friday.
I) Entrance: Entry into Weatherford Middle School is prohibited
until 8:20 a.m. unless the student is attending ENCORE or other
prearranged activity. Students are to remain outside or in the cafeteria if not attending encore.
J) Lockers: Students will be assigned a specific locker during
enrollment. It is highly recommended that each student have a
lock on his/her locker. Combination locks are best. The
student will provide his or her own lock as desired. Extra keys
and combinations may be turned into the office. THE SCHOOL IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR STOLEN FROM THE STUDENT LOCKERS.
Students should use ONLY the locker assigned to them. Decorating
the front of the locker is prohibited.
STUDENTS HAVE NO REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF
PRIVACY RIGHTS TOWARDS SCHOOL OFFICIALS IN SCHOOL
LOCKERS, DESKS, OR OTHER SCHOOL PROPERTY AT ANY TIME. (OK 70-24-102)
K) Lost and Found: Articles found in & around the school should
be turned in to the office where the owner may claim the item
by identifying it. The school is not responsible for lost articles.
L) Medication: All medications must be checked in at the office
with a parental permission note. The student should report
to the office when it is time to take the medication. If the student
has special needs please contact us and we will be glad to make
arrangements.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY A STUDENT BRING
MEDICATION OF ANY KIND TO SCHOOL OR TAKE
MEDICATION OF ANY KIND WHILE AT SCHOOL WITHOUT
FOLLOWING THE ABOVE PROCEDURE. STUDENTS FOUND TO
BE IN VIOLATION ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
INCLUDING SUSPENSION.
M) Parent Messages to Student: Parents needing messages
sent to their child should call before 3:10 p.m. We cannot
guarantee that a message will be delivered after that time.
N) School Sponsored Events: Students who represent the
school or who go with school groups to other schools or towns are
subject to the authority of WMS faculty/sponsors just as if the
students were on campus. All items sold at school are to be approved
in advance by a principal. Profit-raising activities not sponsored
or approved by the board of education are prohibited.
O) Telephone Calls: Students will not be called out of class for a
telephone call except for Emergency Calls. A phone is provided in
each classroom and the main office for emergency student use.
P) Textbooks: The textbooks & workbooks students will be using
will be furnished by the school. They must be kept in good condition
and turned in at the end of the year or upon withdrawal from school.
The student must pay for lost or damaged books.
Q) Visitors: All visitors must sign in at the office and receive
an identification badge. Because of possible interference,
distractions, and insurance regulations, students from other schools
are not allowed on the WMS campus during the school day.
R) Valentine Day Deliveries to Weatherford Public Schools:
Weatherford Public Schools will NOT be accepting any Valentine
related deliveries of items to the school sites for all students and
staff. This will include flowers, balloons, gifts, and food items.
Issues of con-cern are safety of students loading and unloading
vehicles, safety of students on buses, loss of classroom time for staff
and students, disruption of office efficiency, theft of items,
damaged/hurt feelings of students, and competition among students. We
appreciate your
support with this matter.
Student Attendance
A) Attendance Requirements: The parent/guardian is
responsible for the regular attendance of their child. A student
may miss no more than ten (10) times each semester to get credit
in any class for that particular semester. Exceptions to this
requirement will be considered by the principal or his designee,
on a case by case basis. Excused and Unexcused absences
will both count as part of the ten (10) allowed absences.
Bereavement , Documented Medical, and School Activity absences
will not be counted in this total. These absences are defined below.
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school
when a student is absent. If a phone call is not possible, the student
must bring a note signed by a parent/guardian when returning to school.
Any absence not cleared by a parent/guardian will be entered as an unexcused absence.
Each student is responsible for making arrangements with teachers for the instruction missed
during any absence. Lessons may be obtained at www.wpsok.org or by calling
the WMS office to request assignments.
B) Absence Definitions:
1) Bereavement Absence- In the event of death to immediate family or close relative.
2) Documented Medical Absence: In the case of illness, injury, dental work or other medical issue.
Medical absences will require a document from the attending Physician/Professional health provider.
3) School Activity Absence: School activity absences will be excused and do not apply to the 10 day absence rule.
4) Unexcused Absence: An unexcused absence results when
the student is absent for one or more classes and the parent/guardian does not notify
the school of a reason for the absence.
Unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action and/or
referral to authorities for truancy.
5) Absence due to out-of-school Suspension:
A suspended student will be given all assignments for the period of
suspension. All work is due in the office on the day the student
returns to school.
C) Homework Assignments When Absent:
Students are expected to make up all work missed. A student will
have one make-up day for each day absent. Example: A
student gone on Tuesday, back on Wednesday, has all work due
Thursday. It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements
with the teacher to make up the work. Visit our website at
www.wpsok.org for weekly lesson plans and important events. Homework
assignments requested before 11:00 a.m. may be picked up after 2:30
p.m. Requests made after 11:00 a.m. may not be complete due to
faculty that teach part-time.
F) Checking Out of School for Part of the Day:
Students are permitted to leave the campus during school hours
only when the parent/guardian or person designated by the
parent/guardian comes in person to the school's office to sign the
student out. When a student needs to leave school for any reason
during the school day, she/he must first report to the office.
G) Semester Test Policy
Weatherford Middle School requires students to complete a semester exam in every subject area at the end of each semester.
In fairness to all students, no semester test will be given early.
H) Tardiness: (OK
706-114) Students are expected to be punctual in arriving
at assigned areas. Excessive tardiness will be
handled according to the discipline policy as outlined below. Any
student who misses more than 15 minutes of class will be recorded as
absent and absence regulations apply.
TARDINESS REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINE ( Per Semester )
1. The teacher will record and determine any discipline for the
first three (3) tardies.
2. On the fourth tardy and each tardy thereafter, the office will
notify the student and determine the discipline.
3. Discipline for excessive tardiness will consist of detention and ISP.
Student Behavior
Weatherford Middle School's discipline policies are made to
protect persons and property and to help young people accept
responsibilities and consequences of their behavior.
Students need to remember that they are citizens of a school
community and have duties as well as rights. Students are responsible
for knowing and following the rules and accepting the consequences for misconduct.
A) Campus-Wide Rules: The following procedures and rules
apply to the entire Weatherford Middle School Campus:
1. CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS; Students are allowed to purchase
beverages and snacks from vending machines on campus. However,
this is a privilege that can and will be removed if misuse
occurs. Students are not allowed to have open drinks in the halls
of the main building. Teachers may prevent the consumption of
candy and soft drinks in their room.
2. ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND TOYS such as a radio, tape, & CD
player, mp3 players, i-pods, video games, lasers, etc are not allowed
on campus Any disruption caused by an electronic device or toy
may result in disciplinary action, including confiscation of the item.
3. THE USE OF CELL PHONES OR OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES is not
allowed during school hours (8:20 – 3:20). Any
disruption caused by the use of a cell phone is a violation.
Violation of the rule may result in temporary confiscation of the item
and/or other disciplinary
action.
4. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: WMS emphasizes that students do
not show any types of public display of affection while on school
grounds or at school events or function.
B) Discipline administered by a Principal: Students referred to
the Principal's office are subject to
the following disciplinary
actions: WMS detention (3:25 pm-4:00 pm), work duty,
corporal punishment, morning or lunch detention, parent
contact, search of student or property, police notification, In-
School placement, suspension or other action as determined by
a principal.
NOTE - IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO
NOTIFY A PARENT AND MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
IF ASSIGNED A DETENTION.
C) Classroom Discipline: Each teacher will discuss with
his/her students the Classroom Discipline Plan for that class.
Behaviors that fail to respond to the Classroom Discipline Plan will
result in the student being referred to the office. A teacher may
implement his or her own after-school detention. The length of a
classroom detention will be determined by the teacher. Students failing
to attend an after-school classroom detention assigned by a teacher
will be subject to further disciplinary action determined by the
principal. A reasonable time frame to complete the detention will be
allowed.
D) Emergency Suspension: A principal shall have the
authority to immediately suspend any pupil who is guilty of any
of the following acts, some of which have previously been stated.
1. Possession, threat, or use of dangerous weapons as defined .
2. Assault upon any staff member or student.
3. Possession or use of any narcotic drug, stimulant, barbiturate,
or alcohol.
4. Conduct which jeopardizes the safety of others.
5. Conduct calculated to disrupt the operations of the school.
E) Immediate Referral to the Office: THE
FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE. DISCIPLINE MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
PARENT CONTACT, DETENTION, WORK DUTY, SUSPENSION, CORPORAL PUNISHMENT,
ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT OR EXPULSION:
1. DRUGS/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (OK 63-201): Any pupil
found to be in possession of controlled dangerous substances;
selling, possessing or using any type of intoxicant including
but not limited to, beer or other alcoholic beverage, marijuana,
prescription or non-prescription medicines and inhalants, may
be suspended for the rest of the semester and the succeeding
semester. SEARCHES BY TRAINED DOG-WMS may use
specially-trained dogs to sniff for concealed contraband, drugs
or alcohol on school property.
2. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY/VANDALISM: Students who
destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses
or damages. If students willfully destroy school property,
In-School Placement, or suspension may result. If you should see
any damage
to WMS property, please report it to a teacher or the office.
3. FIGHTING OR ASSAULT: Fighting or assault may result in
parent contact, police notification, alternative placement, corporal
punishment, counseling, suspension, or expulsion. Any student
suspended for a fight or assault will be subject to charges being
filed with the Police Department.
4. HAZING: No student organization or any student associated
with any organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of
Education, shall participate in hazing. Hazing is defined as
harassment by physical punishment, verbal criticism, or ridicule, or
assignment of unnecessary or disagreeable work as part of
initiation
as a condition of membership in any student organization.
5. PUSHING, HITTING, KICKING, RUNNING in congested areas,
or other excessively rough actions.
6. SPITTING
7. STEALING/THEFT
8. BULLYING: Intimidation of another student or staff through threats, insults or aggressive behavior.
Any form of unwelcome behavior imposed upon a student by another person may be considered harassment.
Any student who exhibits "threatening behavior" is subject
to immediate suspension, police notification, counseling, and
parent contact. Threatening behavior as defined by school
policy is that in which a student portrays that another person
or persons may or will be harmed or killed.
9. THROWING/PROJECTING OF OBJECTS THAT MAY INJURE ANOTHER PERSON.
10. UNRULY CONDUCT AND/OR INSUBORDINATION-Defiance,
being disrespectful, or argumentative, written or verbal use of profane language or gestures or
failure to comply with a reasonable request.
11. Tobacco (OK 21-1341): The possession or use of tobacco in any form on the school
grounds or in the school building is strictly
forbidden. Disciplinary action may include confiscation of the
tobacco, parent notification, police notification, detention, corporal
punishment, in-school placement or suspension.
12. Weapons: (OK 21 1271)(OK 70 24-102) Any pupil found to be
in possession of a firearm at school or a school event, or found to
be responsible for bringing a firearm to school or a school event,
shall be in violation of the Federal Gun-Free Schools Act.
This law provides that the student shall be expelled from school for a
period of not less than one year.
Possession or use of any other kind of weapon may result in
severe disciplinary action including long-term suspension or
expulsion.
Weapons are identified in two categories:
1. Items commonly used or designated to inflict bodily harm
and/or intimidate other persons.(example-knife)
2. Items designed for other purposes but which could easily be
used to inflict bodily harm or intimidate. Examples include, but
are not limited to, belts, scissors or other sharp objects, rocks or
sticks.
F) Off-Campus Conduct:
STUDENTS ARE SUBJECT TO SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, UP TO AND INCLUDING
SUSPENSION, EVEN IF THE MISCONDUCT OCCURS OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY DURING
NON-SCHOOL TIME.
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE MAY RESULT:
1. If the incident was initiated on-campus.
2. If, after an off-campus incident, there is a concern that the
student(s)
will cause a disruption or be a threat to the safety
or welfare of staff, other students, or school property.
Grades and Grading
A) Grading Scale: 90 – 100 A
80
- 89 B
70
- 79 C
60 – 69 D
59
& below F
B) Eligibility for Extra-Curricular Activity: A student
must meet all eligibility requirements in order to represent the
school in any extra-curricular activity.
C) Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletic Competition:
Weatherford Middle School is a member of the Oklahoma Secondary School
Activities Association (OSSAA) and abides by its rules of
eligibility. No student can participate in athletics until a
PHYSICAL
EXAM and a PARENTAL CONSENT FORM are on file in the WMS office. The physical exam is required each year.
D) Entrance Criteria for Honors Courses:
ENGLISH: (must have two of the following to qualify)
1. 90% or above in total language AND
total
reading on an achievement test taken within the last 2 years
or score advanced in reading AND writing on the OCCT.
2. 95% or above in current English class.
3. Recommendation from current English teacher
MATH: (must have two of the following to qualify)
1. 90% or above in total math on an achievement test taken
within the last 2 years or score advanced in math on the
OCCT.
2. 95% or above in current Math class.
3. Recommendation from current Math teacher.
Honor Roll
There are two honor rolls based on semester grades of
required classes. The Principal's Honor Roll is for students with a
Grade Point Average of 3.5 to 3.9. The Superintendent's Honor Roll is for 4.0 Grade Point Average.
Computation of honor roll is based upon actual letter grade earned.
NOTE: letter grades for honors classes carry no additional grade point weight.
The Oklahoma Middle School Honor Society is for students in grades six, seven,
and eight. Membership will be based upon work done during the first semester of the
current year and the second semester in the preceding year.
Proficiency Based Promotion Policy
Weatherford Public Schools offer students the opportunity to bypass a grade or
subject in one or more areas of the core curriculum. Testing is offered twice per
year at designated times. If you should have further questions, contact your
school site or Administration Office.
Transportation
A) Athletic Shuttle Bus: Any 7th or 8th grade student who
participates in athletics may be required to ride a shuttle bus to
& from the High School. Disruptions on the shuttle bus will
result in a referral
for discipline being sent to the office. WMS discipline policy will be followed.
B) Bicycles and Motorcycles: Students may ride bicycles
or motorcycles to school. They must be parked in the cycle
parking area only and may not be moved during the school day.
The school will not be responsible for the theft or vandalism of
bicycles and motorcycles. The student must be a licensed driver in
order to have a motorcycle. Students may not give rides to any
other student.
A STUDENT DRIVING A MOTORCYCLE TO WMS MUST
REPORT TO THE OFFICE AND PRESENT A VALID LICENSE.
8th GRADERS DRIVING TO ATHLETICS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
MUST TURN IN A SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FORM.
C) BUS: Bus riding is a privilege that may be removed for
disciplinary reasons. After a student gets on the bus he/she is
under control of the bus driver. In the event of a discipline
problem on the bus, the driver will file a conduct report.
Discipline may include loss of riding privilege or other action as
determined by a principal or his designee.
Lunch Information
The school provides lunches each day. All
meals must be paid for in advance. Students may pay for lunches before
school in the cafeteria. Please do not attempt to pay for lunch
while in line as this results in a slow-moving lunch line.
Businesses are not permitted to deliver food to students at any
time. Students are to stay in assigned areas during
lunchtime. Student visitors must have advanced approval from a
principal.
STUDENTS MUST USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES DURING LUNCH:
1. 6th 11:05; 7th 12:55; 8th 12:00. REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO
THE CAFETERIA. DO NOT WANDER AROUND OR VISIT IN THE HALLWAY OR
OUTSIDE.
2. 6th 11:20; 7th 1:10; 8th 12:15. STUDENTS MAY NOT LEAVE
THE CAFETERIA UNTIL THIS TIME. A STAFF MEMBER ON LUNCH DUTY WILL
NOTIFY STUDENTS WHEN THEY MAY LEAVE. STUDENTS THEN WILL EXIT THE
EAST DOORS.
3. STUDENTS WHO LEAVE THE CAFETERIA MUST REMAIN
OUTSIDE UNTIL THE BELL RINGS. STUDENTS SHOULD BE VISIBLE TO THE STAFF MEMBER ON OUTSIDE DUTY AT ALL TIMES.
Breakfast Information
The school offers breakfast each school day from
7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. Consumption is allowed only in the cafeteria.
7th Grade athletes may purchase a breakfast after 1st period.
Emergency Procedures
A) FIRE: In case a fire should occur, every student and teacher
should be familiar with a procedure for the evacuation of each
building. When the alarm sounds, these general policies should be
followed:
1. Students should walk in single file. DO NOT RUN.
2. Teachers should be the last out of the room. They should
carry their class roll with them, turn off the light &
close the door.
3. Classes should stay together as they leave the building.
4. So that class roll may be checked, talking should be kept to a
minimum.
B) STORM; The storm alarm is activated by the City of
Weatherford. When the storm alarm sounds, these general
policies should be followed:
1. Students should move in an orderly and quick manner to the
assigned area.
2. Teachers should take their class roll, turn off the light, and close the door. Classes should stay together
Student Directory Information
This school district will maintain and release “directory
information” without the parent’s prior written consent,
unless the parent informs the school that any or all of the following
information should not be released without prior consent.
The following information is designated as “directory
information”: student’s name, address, telephone
listing, and date and place of birth; parent or lawful
custodian’s name, address and telephone listing; grade level
classification; student’s participation in officially recognized
activities and sports.
WEB SITE
Weekly lesson plans, school events and important
messages are available at www.wpsok.org (click on the picture of WMS).
Parents are encouraged to view our website and e-mail questions or
concerns to our faculty and administration.
DISTRICT INTERNET AND E-MAIL RULES
Students are responsible for good behavior on school
computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway.
Communications on the network are often public in nature. General
school rules for behavior and communications apply.
The network is provided for students for educational
purposes. Access to network services is given to students who agree to
act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is
required. Access is a privilege- not a right. Access entails
responsibility.
Individual users of the district computer networks
are responsible for their behavior and communications over those
networks. It is presumed that users will comply with district standards
and will honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond the
clarification of such standards, the district is not responsible for
restricting, monitoring or controlling the communications of
individuals utilizing the network.
Network storage areas may be treated like school
lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to
maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system
responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district
servers will always be private.
Within reason, freedom of speech and access to
information will be honored. During school, teachers of younger
students will guide them toward appropriate materials. Outside of
school, families bear the same responsibility for such guidance as they
exercise with information sources such as television, telephones,
movies, radio and other potentially offensive media.
As outlined in Board policy and procedures on
student rights and responsibilities, copies of which are available in
school offices, the following are not permitted:
• Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
• Using obscene language.
• Harassing, insulting or attacking others.
• Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
• Changing settings of computers without permission of teacher.
• Violating copyright laws.
• Using another’s password.
• Trespassing in another’s folders, work or files.
• Intentionally wasting limited resources.
• Employing the network for commercial purposes.
• Use of chat rooms.
• Checking personal email accounts not assigned by school officials.
VIOLATIONS MAY RESULTS IN A LOSS OF ACCESS AS WELL AS OTHER DISCIPLINARY OR LEGAL ACTION.
To The Student
This school has provided the information contained
in this handbook for your convenience. We hope that you have
taken the time to read and study it carefully. Any questions you
may have should be brought to the attention of your teacher.
He/She will discuss it with you.
We are pleased to have you as part of the
Weatherford Middle School Student Body. We sincerely hope that
your years at Weatherford Middle School will not only be successful but
enjoyable as well.
To The Parent/Guardian
The ultimate responsibility for student behavior
rests with the parents/guardians. The following are among their
specific responsibilities:
1. Support the schools in requiring students to observe all school
rules and regulations and accepting responsibility for any willful
misbehavior on their part. Send students to school with proper
attention having been given to health, personal cleanliness, and
neatness of dress.
2. Maintain an active interest in the students' work. Make it possible
for them to complete assigned homework, particularly by
providing a quiet place and conditions for study.
3. Comply with the school's requests. This includes reading carefully
all communications and signing and returning them as requested.
4. Cooperate with the school in attending conferences set up for
planning for its continuous maintenance and improvements.
Mark Shadid,
Tim Palesano
Principals
Weatherford Middle School