“It’s a Matter of Pride”

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Westside High SchoolStudent Handbook

2015-2016

806 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson, SC 29625(864) 260-5230

Dear Parents:

It is with pleasure that I welcome you to an exciting year at Westside High School, an Early College Academy! We take great pride in our commitment to excellence, passion for children, and the value we place on establishing meaningful relationships with others.

The intent of this handbook is to provide you with easy answers about Westside High School, an Early College Academy, and establish some common procedures for all of us to follow. Although we have tried to include as much information as possible, please call the school office if you have additional questions.

We hope you will read this handbook thoroughly and keep it available for reference throughout the school year. Each new school year offers new challenges and opportunities for all students. The staff at Westside is committed to providing a safe, challenging, and nurturing learning environment for your child. Home and school working together as a team can make this school year a very successful one for your student. I look forward to working with each you of this school year!

Sincerely,

Mr. Kory Roberts, Ed. S

Principal

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Anderson School District 5 Board of EducationMr. Thomas A. Wilson – Superintendent

Chairman, Mr. Rick BradshawMrs. Ann Huitt

Mrs. Margaret Mack Mr. Jay Blankenship

Mr. Tommy Price Mr. Harold Kay

.Mr. John Griffith Mr. Paul Zugg

Dr. Sandy Addis

400 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, South Carolina 29625 (Phone) 864-260-5000

                                                                    (Fax) 864-260-5074

DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONMrs. Amy Heard, Director of Financial Services

Mr. Mike Mahaffey, Assistant Superintendent for PersonnelMr. Tripp Dukes, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONPrincipal.....……………………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Kory RobertsAssociate Principal (Repeat 9th / 10th Grade)……………………………..……Mr. Roderic TaylorAssociate Principal (11th / 12th Grade)………….………………………………..Mrs. Kathy DobbinsAssistant Principal/Athletic Director ……………….………………….……......Mr. Rayvan TeagueAssistant Principal (9th Grade Academy Director)…………….……………..Mr. Adam ComstockAssistant Principal (Instruction)……………………...........................................Mr. Curtis Smith

Academic Coach……………………………………………………………………...Ms. Sharon King-HanleyGuidance Counselor (Director)…….....................................................................Ms.Kena Steeple  Guidance Counselor…………………………………………………......................Ms. MaryEllen MinniearGuidance Counselor……………………………………………………………...........................Ms. Toni EvansGuidance Counselor……………………………………………………………………………….Ms. Jill McClainGuidance Counselor (Asst. Director)…………………………………………………..Mr. Joey Branyon

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First Name Last Name Title

Nick Agnello PEKathryn Andrade Special EducationJanet Applewhite SecretaryRhonda Arnold New FoundationsJeannine Bailey NurseMichelle Beatty SciencePhilip Beben MathLinda Bell MathKathy Berry-Burns EnglishNicole Bloedow MathKati Boring Social StudiesKen Bradshaw Social StudiesJoey Branyon Guidance/Asst DirectorPolly Brown EnglishCara Brown Fine Arts/MusicRodney Burdette Social StudiesWalletta Burriss Media ClerkRachel Burton MathCathy Busby EnglishLynne Butler Lunch staffMisty Evans Fine Arts/ArtStacy Carlton Jag CoordinatorBrenda Carter English (Career Campus)Christine Cook Social StudiesMelissa Cooke Math

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First Name Last Name Title

Aaron Cottingham PEJohn Cotton CustodianBrett Davis TechnologyJames Dawson PEHarriet Dennis Special Educ AssistantSherry Dooley Lunch staffRenee Drake Media SpecialistScott Earley Assistant AD/Head Football CoachKim Ellison CustodianToni Evans GuidanceCarrie Evans Special EducationJoy Fisher English/Read 180Mary Foggie ReceptionistCarnita Foster MathJohn Frady ScienceKevin Garrett CustodianLeslie Gibson Lunch staffFarrah Gilbert EnglishBelinda Gillespie Lunch staffDarnell Gilliard Student AidMatthew Haley PEMichael Hammett Social Studies (Career Campus)Jon Hannah ISS SupervisorBill Hill ROTC

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Lauren Hocker Athletic SecretaryFirst Name Last Name Title

Taylor Holbrook Social StudiesAdam Holland Social Studies/AVIDMark Holliday Social StudiesLiesl House Special Education AssistantAmber Huckabaa MathSalisha Humphrey PEBrett Hungerford ScienceCindy Hunter Lunch staffJane Isbell Foreign Language/FrenchAndrea Isengard ScienceTracy James MathDoug Jerolamon Special EducationDestinee Johnson ScienceLinda Johnson Special EducationXiomara Jones Foreign Language/SpanishSharon King-Hanley Administrative AssistantKristie Lee English

Daniel LinderCollege & Career Readiness / Social Studies

Fred Marshall New Foundations AssistantCandice Martin Foreign Language/GermanMattie Martin CustodianGeorge Mathis TechnologyKristy Mays Data ClerkBailey McCarley Math

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Jill McClain Guidance CounselorFirst Name Last Name Title

Mikey McCoy Strength AssistantMeredith McGee Social StudiesWillie McGregory CustodianMiranda McIntosh English/AVIDBeth Metz CustodianMary Ellen Minniear GuidanceJenilyn Mulkey ScienceHeather Neary EnglishAngie New AVIDBarry New PEBarbie Norris Lunch staffWalter Parks SecurityGeorge Patterson Social StudiesCharles Paul SecurityHerb Phillips Social StudiesJacki Pickens CustodianRenee Poore Special EducationChristopher Popa ESOLBrittany Queen MathMatt Quinn Social StudiesDaniel Rancourt ROTCLinda Rich-Mason Psychologist (Dr.)Kelley Rider EnglishMisael Rodriguez Foreign Language/Spanish

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Chrissy Saunders Fine Arts/Art (WHS and LMS)First Name Last Name Title

LaurieA Scarborough BookkeeperBobby Scott CustodianRicky Scott School Resource OfficerMary Seel Guidance ClerkJane Sharpe Foreign Language / SpanishDeeDee Shead EnglishAmy Simmons EnglishSheron Simmons Lunch staffMissy Simpson Lunch staffLayla Smith Lunch staffSean Snowden ScienceAlyssa Sotomayor Athletic TrainerKena Steeple Guidance/DirectorMelissa Stowe Special Ed NurseMichael Straup Social StudiesCandace Strickland Computer FacilitatorPatrick Strothmann ScienceWill Sullivan EnglishRon Sullivan Fine Arts/ArtBrittany Taylor MathGarrett Thomason Special EducationJames Thurn JournalismJanet Tindall Special EducationRhonda Usry Social Studies

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Shane Vickery Fine Arts/BandFirst Name Last Name Title

Karen Washington Special EducationJeremy West College & Career ReadinessMary West Special EducationSusan Welborn Special EducationSandra Williams CustodianFatimah Williams Special Education AssistantAmy Wilson Special EducationTara Wilson Special EducationJerri Winchester MathLawrence Woodson Custodian/HeadBess Wurst JournalismEllen Zielinski Science

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Contents

DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION..................................................................................................................................................3

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION...................................................................................................................................................................3

SLOGAN................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

ALMA MATER.........................................................................................................................................................................................13

SCHOOL MASCOT..................................................................................................................................................................................13

SCHOOL COLORS...................................................................................................................................................................................13

Westside High School...........................................................................................................................................................................15

Bell Schedule.........................................................................................................................................................................................15

PRESENCE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.....................................................................................................................................................16

SOLICITATIONS AND ADVERTISING..................................................................................................................................................16

CAMPUS SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................................................16

USE OF METAL DETECTORS................................................................................................................................................................16

ATTENDANCE ZONES............................................................................................................................................................................17

STUDENT ENROLLMENT.....................................................................................................................................................................17

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS..............................................................................................................................................................17

MAKE-UP WORK...................................................................................................................................................................................20

IDENTIFICATION BADGES...................................................................................................................................................................20

LOCKERS.................................................................................................................................................................................................21

SEARCHES...............................................................................................................................................................................................21

CELL PHONES.........................................................................................................................................................................................21

Ear Buds / Head phones......................................................................................................................................................................22

Gambling/Playing Cards / Dice.........................................................................................................................................................22

HALL PASSES..........................................................................................................................................................................................22

DRESS CODE POLICY............................................................................................................................................................................22

Prohibited Items:..................................................................................................................................................................................23

General Dress Code Statements.........................................................................................................................................................23

Search and Seizure...............................................................................................................................................................................25

Gang and Gang-Related Activities.....................................................................................................................................................25

Participation in Extracurricular/Co-curricular Activities...........................................................................................................26

The South Carolina School Safety Act of 1997................................................................................................................................26

MACE/PEPPER SPRAY..........................................................................................................................................................................27

ALIVE AT 25............................................................................................................................................................................................28

CAFETERIA.............................................................................................................................................................................................34

COMPUTER RULES................................................................................................................................................................................34

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER....................................................................................................................................................................35

IMMUNIZATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................36

RULES FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICATION AT SCHOOL................................................................................................................36

STUDENT INSURANCE..........................................................................................................................................................................37

THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND........................................................................................................................................37

ACCREDITATION AND DISCRIMINATION..........................................................................................................................................37

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Anderson School District 5 Nondiscrimination Notice

Anderson School District 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion.

Title IX provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by the school district. The Title IX Coordinator for Anderson School District 5 is Mike Mahaffey (864-260-5000 ext 10128).

Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provide that no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied that benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in programs or activities sponsored by the school district.  The ADA and 504 coordinator for Anderson School District 5 is Dr. Lynn Dowis (864-260-5000 ext 10107).

PRIVACY RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND STUDENTSFederal law regulates access to and release of student records. The school must provide parents of students access (within a reasonable length of time) to official records directly related to students and an opportunity to challenge the accuracy or appropriateness of such records. Except in certain circumstances, the release of student records requires signature of a parent or legal guardian. For further information, contact the Guidance Office.

Federal law requires school systems to release student names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters and recruiters from institutions of higher education unless parents specifically object. If you do not want this information released, you must notify the school in writing.

If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s qualifications, please contact the principal at 864-260-5230.

Video and Photography PolicyThere are numerous activities at Westside High School that provide opportunities for students to be photographed and/or videotaped. Student publications including the yearbook use photographs and pictures to document student life and various events. Our mass media classes produce news programs that are broadcast over the local channel. Small groups of students in the mass media classes interview students on video for specific class projects. Teachers and administrators maintain web pages on the Internet that may use pictures of students involved in extracurricular activities, classes, athletic events, band shows, performing arts, awards and honors, etc.

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If you do not want your student to be (videotaped), or your student’s picture used in any of the above instances, please notify the school.

MISSION“Learning today, leading tomorrow!”

By assuring quality improvement in every facet of school life and incorporating the resources and diversities of our communities, Westside High School’s mission is to educate all students and produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to be lifelong learners, individuals with ethical character, and citizens who contribute to an ever- changing global society.

VISION"A FAMILY WHERE IT’S A MATTER OF PRIDE!"

A nurturing, caring family, instilled with a joy of learning and life, appreciating cultural diversity and united in support of democracy.

A family in which everyone shares responsibility and is respected as an individual with his or her own visions, goals, beliefs, and ideas.

A family which believes all people can learn and experience success.

BELIEFS We believe in the institution of public education, where the student is our central focus, and

where we should educate the total student. We believe each student is entitled to quality public education. We believe every student has the responsibility to earnestly participate in the educational

process. We believe learning is the business of public schools and that knowledge and skills are our

product. We believe that family involvement and broad based community support is critical in the

development of the student. We believe students have different educational needs and that each individual has worth and

potential for growth and development. We believe effective education helps students apply knowledge. We believe ethical values and positive self-image contribute to the success of the individual

and society. We believe the understanding of diversity, including ethnic differences, can promote

harmony and mutual respect in our society. We believe with every right comes responsibility. We believe shared decision-making improves the educational process. We believe every student is entitled to a safe, secure, and positive learning environment. We believe the quality of life in our community is improved by increasing the educational

levels of our population.

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We believe each individual will be treated with dignity and respect.

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SLOGAN “It’s A Matter of Pride”

ALMA MATERRising ‘neath the golden sunshineAnd the blue, blue sky,Proudly stands our Alma Mater,Dear old Westside High.

You’re our idol, inspiration.Memories never die;For we’ll love and cherish ever,Hold your standards high.

So with hearts of happiness,Voices deep with pride;We proudly hail and loudly praise,Our own dear Westside High.

Chorus:Oh, we love you, yes we love you;Courage ever high,We pledge to thee our loyalty,

Dear old Westside High

SCHOOL MASCOTRams

SCHOOL COLORSMaroon / Grey / White

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Westside High SchoolBell Schedule

2015-2016

Lunch 1 Lunch 2

8:20 9:50 1st Block 8:20 9:50 1st Block

9:50 10:10 Advisory/Travel 9:50 10:10 Advisory/Travel

10:15 11:45 2nd Block 10:15 11:45 2nd Block

11:45-11:55

Students with PM AVCC classes get grab and go lunch

11:50 12:45 3rd Block Part 1

11:50 * All non AVCC Students are in their 3rd Block Class

12:45 1:15 Second Lunch

12:00 12:30 First Lunch 1:15 2:00 3rd Block Part 2

12:30 2:00 3rd Block 2:05 3:40 4th Block

2:05 3:40 4th Block

Lunch 3 AVCC SWAA Schedule

8:20 9:50 1st Block1st 8:25 - 9:55

2nd 10:00 -11:30

8:25 – 9:45 1st Block

9:50 10:10 Advisory/Travel 9:50 – 10:10 Travel

10:15 11:45 2nd Block 10:10 – 11:30 2nd Block

11:50 1:30 3rd Block Travel Travel Travel

1:30 2:00 Third Lunch

3rd 12:25 – 1:55

4th 2:00 – 3:30

12:20 – 1:40 3rd Block

2:05 3:40 4th Block Travel Travel

2:05 – 3:25 4th Block

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WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION PROTOCOLTeachers at Westside High School pledge to do whatever it takes for a student to learn. When he or she does not, they will take the following progressive steps to ensure academic success:

1. Conference with the student.2. Contact the parent or guardian.3. Schedule morning or afternoon tutoring with the student in their classroom.4. Refer the student to the graduation coach / counselor for assistance.5. Conference with student, parent, counselor, and other teachers of the student.6. Refer the student to the counselor for enrollment in the Credit Recovery

program.7. Refer the student to administration for inclusion in special programs

(mentoring, review courses and blitzes, peer tutoring, support classes, etc.)8. Refer the student to administration to develop academic, attendance, behavior

contracts.9. Proceed to find additional interventions.

PRESENCE ON SCHOOL GROUNDSIt is unlawful for any non-student (one not enrolled at this school) to be present without approval of the principal. Students suspended or expelled are not to be on school premises without prior approval of the principal. Such violations are considered trespassing.

SOLICITATIONS AND ADVERTISINGSolicitations and advertising are not allowed on the campus without express permission from the principal, except those of school-sponsored functions.

CAMPUS SAFETYIndividuals entering school buildings and facilities may be asked to submit to metal detector search procedures to ensure that weapons and other dangerous objects are not brought into buildings and facilities. This is in accordance with Anderson School District Five Policy, JCAC. In addition, for the safety of others at all athletic events, students may not run onto any athletic field after a South Carolina High School League contest (at home or away). Students also may not have any fireworks or other type of smoke devices on school grounds and/or at athletic events at home or away.

USE OF METAL DETECTORSWhen the administration has reasonable cause to believe that weapons are in the possession of identified or unidentified students, when there has been a pattern of weapons found at school, or when violence involving weapons has occurred at the school, the administration is authorized to use handheld, stationary and/or mobile metal detectors in accordance with procedures developed by the administration in conjunction with legal counsel. Any search of a student or individual's person as a result of the activation of the detector will be conducted in private in accordance with the procedures.

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The District's express intention for this policy is to enhance security by preventing students and/or individuals from bringing weapons or other dangerous objects into the schools. Any student who violates the provision of the Student Code of Conduct, which provides that a student may not possess, use, or transfer dangerous weapons, will be disciplined in accordance with district policy.

ATTENDANCE ZONESStudents must attend the school located in the zone where their parents/guardians reside. Students who change residence during the school year must immediately notify the Guidance Office. Enrollment for new or returning students is temporary until all records are received.

When a special education student transfers from this school to a school outside of Anderson School District Five, the Director of Special Education/designee will send a copy of the student’s special education information to the receiving school. This procedure will facilitate the exchange of records between school districts and prevent delays in the provision of free and appropriate public education.

Any student moving out of the district during the year must withdraw and attend school in his/her new place of residence. Each year some students from other school districts apply to Anderson School District Five for out-of-district permission to attend Westside High School. The amount of out-of-district tuition is set each year by the Anderson District Five Board of Trustees.

STUDENT ENROLLMENTStudents are enrolled in Anderson School District Five on a probationary basis. When records are received, the school administration may take action to withdraw a student who has been expelled, disciplined for conduct which could cause him/her to be expelled or adjudicated as delinquent for a violent crime in any jurisdiction, the unlawful use or possession of weapons, or the unlawful sale or use of drugs. Serious offenses committed outside of school can result in student expulsion from school. Expungement of expulsions from school records is possible if students maintain exemplary discipline after returning to WESTSIDE HIGH from expulsion. Students/parents should contact an administrator for expungement details.

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONSState law requires that all children between the ages of five and seventeen be enrolled in school. Regular attendance is necessary for academic progress to be made. The allowed number of absences includes both excused and unexcused absences. A student receiving high school credit must be present in each class as follows:

Student must attend 85 of each 90-day course Student must attend 170 of each 180-day course

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Attendance is the presence of the student on days when school is in session. Attendance is kept in each individual class. Students who are tardy, dismissed early, or absent from class for any approved reason will he marked accordingly, even though they may be counted present for homeroom/daily attendance purposes. Students will be counted present when they are actually at school, on homebound instruction, or present at a school-related activity such as a field trip.

Absences are classified as lawful and unlawful. The following are considered lawful absences:

Illness; death or serious illness in immediate family; doctor’s appointment (with beginning and ending of time of the appointment verified

in writing by the doctor or dentist upon return of the student to school); and recognized religious holidays.

The following are considered unlawful absences:

willful absence from school without the knowledge of the parents/guardians, and absence from school without acceptable cause with the knowledge of the

parents/guardians.

Students are required to bring written excuses from parents/guardians on the first day back to school after an absence. If an excuse is not provided to the school within 10 days after an absence, the absence becomes permanently unexcused. If a student attends fewer than 85 days in a semester course or fewer than 170 days in a yearly course, a statement from a medical doctor must be provided to the principal. It is the responsibility of the parent to stay in touch with school officials concerning absenteeism. This excuse should be taken to the front office and should contain the following information:

student’s name date(s) of the absence(s) and date of the excuse reason for the absence(s) a parent or guardian’s signature a telephone number where parent or guardian can be reached.

It will be the student’s responsibility to make up missed work within a reasonable length of time as specified by the teacher. Failure to make up missed work can lower a student’s average and may lead to loss of credit.

In each class where high school credit is awarded, a student must attend 85 of each 90-day course and 170 of each 180-day course. Principals are authorized to grant credit to students with additional absences provided the absences meet the criteria of lawful absences in this policy.

A tardy to class will be marked UTD (unexcused tardy) unless the student misses more than

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one third of the class and then it will be marked as an absence. Any early dismissal from class will be marked as EPU (Early Pick-Up) unless the student misses more than one third of the class and then it will be marked as an absence.

Class absences, because of participation in a school-sponsored activity, shall not be counted for purposes of receiving credit. However, students with accumulated class absences at or above the limits for receiving credit shall not be excused from class to participate in school-sponsored activities.

Consequences for Unexcused Tardies to School

1st Unexcused Tardy

2nd Unexcused Tardy

3rd Unexcused Tardy

4th Unexcused Tardy

5th Unexcused Tardy

6th Unexcused Tardy

7th Unexcused Tardy

8th Unexcused Tardy

1st - Warning

2nd - Warning / Teacher-Parent contact.

3rd – Administrator Referral

4th - 4 days Lunch / Breakfast Clean up and Loss of Driving Privileges

for 5 School Days.

5th – 5 Days Lunch / Breakfast Clean up and Loss of Driving Privileges

for 10 School Days.

6th - 1 period ISS and loss of Driving Privileges for 15 School Days.

7th - 1 Day ISS and loss of Driving Privileges for the remainder of the

semester.

8th - Administration Discretion

Medical Homebound InstructionStudents who cannot attend public school because of illness, accident or pregnancy, even with transportation, are eligible for medical homebound or hospitalized instruction. In order for a student to receive medical homebound instruction, the following conditions must exist: 

The student must be of legal school age. A physician must certify that the student is unable to attend school but may profit from

instruction given in the home or school The student must be approved by the superintendent or his/her designee on appropriate

forms provided by the State Department of Education The student must successfully complete the materials assigned and receive a passing grade

from the student’s classroom teacher(s) or homebound teacher in case of extended medical homebound instruction. This requirement is necessary in order for the student to advance to the next grade or to satisfy the state requirements for a state high school diploma.

MAKE-UP WORK

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As in any public school, the responsibility for makeup work rests with the student and must be scheduled at the convenience of the teacher. When an absence is caused by the student's illness, by death in the family, or by unavoidable accident, the faculty will look favorably upon helping the student to make up his/her work. Students must adhere to deadlines set by the teacher.

Parent/Teacher ConferencesTo arrange a parent/teacher conference, parents may call their child’s counselor (864-260-5824). A mutually convenient time can usually be arranged for parents needing to meet with any or all teachers of their children. Meetings involving several teachers usually must be scheduled before or after school. All conferences must be prearranged.

DISMISSALS and SIGNING INStudents are not to leave school grounds during school hours without permission from parents and the front office. Students taking courses at Anderson Five Career Campus, Southwood Academy of the Arts, or college campuses may leave during their designated travel times. A student leaving school during the day must:

bring a note from home with the time, date, and reason for leaving early, a parent signature, and a phone number to be used for verification;

take dismissal note to the office to be approved by the administration; the front office will call the classroom when it is time to leave school; all students leaving school grounds must sign out in the front office and receive a

dismissal pass from the front office; students coming back to school or coming in late must sign in at the front office.

Because lunch is provided on campus, students are prohibited from leaving during lunch time for the purpose of eating lunch. Once a student arrives on school grounds, he/she is not permitted to leave school grounds before the end of the school day without permission from the office, unless he/she is traveling by bus to another campus for a class.

IDENTIFICATION BADGES Students are required to wear identification badges on school grounds. One ID badge is given to each student free of charge. Students may purchase additional badges for $5 and one day temporary IDs for $1. Students will not be able to attend class unless they have proper IDs. The ID should not be defaced and it should reflect the current school year on the front. Students are not permitted to wear other students’ IDs. IDs are to be worn around the neck with the lanyard provided by the school. Lost lanyards will be replaced at a student cost of $1.

LOCKERSLockers are provided for the convenience of the students. Lockers are the property of the school district, and students are allowed to use them temporarily for convenience. Lockers

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are not private storage spaces. School lockers will be subject to unannounced searches by school personnel for safety reasons. Lockers should be kept locked to prevent theft. Combinations should be given to no one, and lockers should not be shared. Students should not attempt to force lockers open or closed. Students should seek the help of an assistant principal if assistance is needed. Neither food nor drinks should be stored in lockers. Student lockers are free of charge. However, our ninth grade academy has removable locks. If a ninth grade student loses the lock they were be charged $5.00 for the replacement.

SEARCHESWhen principals or their designated representatives have reliable information that a student, school locker, vehicle or any area contains prohibited items, illegal and/or dangerous items, or controlled substances the principals have the right to search that student, locker, vehicle or repository. Such searches may include any book bag, gym locker, car, purse, supply packets, or anything that contains the student's personal effects. If a principal or their designated representatives have reliable information that a personal electronic device contains information regarding prohibited items, illegal and/or dangerous items, controlled substances, or threats/planned fights, the device may be searched as well.

CELL PHONESCell phones and other electronic devices may be used in classes in the district’s Bring Your Own Device Program (BYOD). Students may use these devices with the teacher’s permission only in classrooms and the media center for educational purposes only . Students are solely responsible for any personal cell phones/devices that they bring to school. Administration at Westside High School will not search for lost or stolen cell phones/devices. In the event that a student has a phone/device lost or stolen it will be the responsibility of the student to file an incident report with the School Resource Officer.

2014-15 HIGH SCHOOL ENFORCEMENTCELL PHONE VIOLATION

CONSEQUENCE

1st OffensePhone confiscated and student retrieves phone in the front office at the end of the day.

All other Offenses

Only the legal Parent/Legal Guardian retrieves the confiscated cell phone. No other relatives or friends will be allowed to retrieve the cell phone except the legal Parent/Guardian.

Ear Buds / Head phonesStudents who bring ear buds or headphones to school are responsible for them at all times. As with cell phones or other devices, they may be used in class with teacher permission only.

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Gambling/Playing Cards / DiceAnderson School District 5 student code of conduct classifies gambling as a Level II offense and clearly states that a student will not play games of skill or chance for money or property. In some instances, violations may be a Level III infraction. Furthermore, students will not be permitted to play dice on school grounds. Students who do so will have their dice confiscated and will receive disciplinary action. Cards and Dice are permissible in class only if they are being integrated by the teacher as part of his or her lesson plan.

HALL PASSESA student is not permitted in the halls during class periods unless he/she is accompanied by a teacher or has a written hall pass from an authorized staff member. The hall pass must have a signature, date, time, and destination issued by the teacher concerned. All passes are to be returned to the teacher with the return time designated. Students will be considered tardy, absent, or out of area if they do not have a teacher’s permission to be out of class and will be subject to disciplinary action.

DRESS CODE POLICYPurpose: To promote generally accepted standards of decency, decorum, health, safety, and cleanliness among the students in the schools of Anderson School District Five.

Anderson School District Five students are expected to observe the basic standards of cleanliness and good grooming and dress in such a way not to distract or cause disruption in the educational program or orderly operation of the school. Personal appearance of students should promote health and safety, contribute to a climate conducive to teaching and learning, and project a positive image of the district to the community.

This code is designed as a guide and is by no means all-inclusive. An item of dress, article of clothing, or accessory should not be deemed “approved” simply because it is not listed herein. In addition, the administration reserves the right to address inappropriate clothing on an individual basis in all grades.

Items that can be worn:1. Pants, shorts, and skirts that are worn at the waist.2. Dresses, skirts, shorts, or pants that show no visible skin above the knee. Clothing should

not touch the floor and should be worn at the proper waist level. Exceptions to length of shorts may be made for physical education, Special Olympics, field days, etc.

3. Clothing that fits the wearer appropriately, covers all types of underclothing, and is designed for wear outside the home.

4. Pants that are worn with equal pant lengths.5. Shirts, tee shirts, blouses, or dresses that have sleeves and do not show cleavage, backs

or midriffs during the course of normal movement. 6. Shoes or sandals

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7. Accessories or clothing that does not pose a safety threat to self or others8. Clothing that is not see-through.9. Items that do not advertise alcoholic beverages, tobacco, narcotics, profane language,

weapons, and/or suggestive slogans, pictures, and/or offensive materials10. Leggings, jeggings, yoga, or exercise pants may be worn with a blouse, sweater or top

that comes to at least mid-thigh.

Prohibited Items:1. Hats and/or other head covering including hooded sweatshirts, bandanas, sweatbands,

stocking caps, do-rags, etc. worn inside buildings.2. Items advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, narcotics, profane language, weapons,

and/or suggestive slogans pictures, and/or offensive materials.3. Sunglasses worn inside buildings.4. The wearing of any item(s) displaying any gang symbols.5. Accessories or clothing that could pose a safety threat to self or others. These include

chains, fishhooks, multi-finger rings, studded bracelets or collars, nose/lip to ear chains, etc. Also to include oversized clothing of any type or garments that may be determined could conceal dangerous articles or items.

6. Sleeveless tops/shirts.7. Clothing that is see-through.8. Provocative and suggestive clothing.

General Dress Code Statements1. Sagging pants will not be tolerated.2. Pajamas and bedroom shoes may not be worn.3. The school administration reserves the right to prohibit any item of clothing or

symbols that are inappropriate or disruptive to the daily operation of the school.4. Clothing that is required to be worn because of religious reasons will be dealt with on

an individual basis.5. Students in violation of the dress code will sign a dress code violation form.

a. 1st offense – If student can resolve the issue the student will receive a warning; otherwise, they will be placed in ISS

b. All additional dress code violations will result in 1 day of ISS.

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WESTSIDE HIGH IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM (ISS) CLASS RULES

While I am a student in Westside High School ISSP, I agree to abide by the following rules of the program:

1. I will be present for a full school day to meet ISS requirements. This includes students who are in youth apprenticeship or other release programs.2. I will receive administrative approval for tardies, checkouts, and absences. I will make

up any time missed from ISS.3. I will bring paper, pencils, pens, textbooks, and other materials necessary to complete

any assignments in a satisfactory manner. I will return materials assigned to me in ISS.4. I will complete all assignments. I understand that I am responsible for assignments

given by my teachers and the supervisor of ISS.5. I will turn in my assignments periodically during the day to the supervisor. I will write

my name and my teacher’s name at the top of each paper for proper identification.6. I will not talk unless permission has been granted by the supervisor.7. I will remain in my assigned seat at all times. I will keep my chair inside the carrel facing

the wall. I will sit in an upright position and keep all four legs of the chair on the floor.8. I understand that students in ISS eat lunch separate from all other students. Students

will be allowed to bring their lunch from home; however, they must have it upon their arrival to school.

9. I understand that if all assignments are complete by 2:10, I will be allowed to read material of my choice such as periodicals, library books, etc.

10. I will remain seated in my chair until the final bell rings to be dismissed. I understand that the supervisor will check my carrel for vandalism before I can leave.

11. I will obey all rules of ISS, and I understand violations of these rules may result in assignment of additional days spent in the program or Out of School Suspension based on the discretion of the principal or his assistant.

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) RULES

Any student who receives OSS from Westside High School is required to attend a conference within three days of the date of suspension with a parent / guardian and an administrator prior to returning to school after serving their suspension. Furthermore, if the student enters any school grounds, rides through a school ground, enters a building, or attempts to ride on a school bus of this District during the period of suspension, except for a prearranged conference with an administrator, he/she will be subject to further disciplinary action.

Search and SeizureSchool administration has the right to conduct a search that is reasonable in scope of a student or his/her possessions if the administration has a reasonable suspicion that the student may

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be in possession of a weapon, illegal substance or other items prohibited by or used in violation of law or the Student Code of Conduct. In accordance with SC Act 373 of 1994, any person entering the premises of any school shall be deemed to have consented to a reasonable search of his/her person and effects.

a) Search of an Individual and/or his/her Possessions: A student must cooperate

with and may not obstruct or interfere with a reasonable and authorized search of the

student and/or his/her possessions based on reasonable suspicion that the student

may be in possession of a weapon, illegal substance or other items prohibited by or

used in violation of law or the Student Code of Conduct.

b) Search of Student Lockers and Desks: Lockers and desks are the property of the

school and are assigned to the student with the understanding that he/she is

responsible for all property placed in the locker or the desk. Lockers and desks shall

be used only for storage of those items that are reasonably necessary for the student's

school activities such as books, gym clothes, coats, school assignments, etc. A student

must cooperate with and may not obstruct or interfere with an authorized search of

his/her locker or desk.

c) Search of a Vehicle: A student must cooperate with and may not obstruct or interfere

with reasonable search of the student's vehicle and its contents when it is present on

school property or at a school activity. These searches will be based on reasonable

suspicion that the student may be in possession of a weapon, illegal substance or other

items prohibited by or used in violation of law or the Student Code of Conduct. A

violation of this rule may result in the student losing his/her driving privilege, in

addition to other applicable discipline.

Gang and Gang-Related ActivitiesNo student shall commit any act that furthers gangs or gang-related activities. A gang is any ongoing organization, association or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of criminal acts, or the purposeful violation of any district policy, and having a common name or common identifying sign, colors or symbols. Conduct prohibited by this policy includes:

a) Clothing: Wearing, possessing, using, distributing, displaying, or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, visible tattoos and body markings, or other items, or being in possession of literature that shows affiliation with a gang, or is evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang or that promotes gang affiliation;

b) Communication: Communicating either verbally or non-verbally (gestures, handshakes, slogans, drawings, etc.), to convey membership affiliation in any gang or that promotes gang affiliation;

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c) Vandalism or Destruction of Property: Tagging, or otherwise defacing school or personal property with gang or gang-related symbols or slogans;

d) Intimidation/Threats: Requiring payment for protection, money or insurance, or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person related to gang activity;

e) Coercion: Inciting other students to intimidate or to act with physical violence upon any other person related to gang activity;

f) Solicitation: Soliciting others for gang membership;g) Conspiracy: Conspiring to commit any violation of this policy or committing or

conspiring to commit any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies that relates to gang activity.

Unless otherwise specified, Gang and Gang-Related Activities are considered Level II and III infractions.

Participation in Extracurricular/Co-curricular ActivitiesIn order to participate in extracurricular/co-curricular activities or athletic programs, students must adhere to Board of Education policies, school-level criteria, South Carolina High School League rules (where applicable) and law. The district's behavioral expectations extend beyond the classroom and school campus. Therefore, regardless of when and where the charge arises, any student who commits a felony or is charged with or adjudicated/found guilty of a felony may be excluded from participation in extracurricular/co-curricular activities.

The South Carolina School Safety Act of 1997This act creates a new criminal offense called, “Assault and battery against school personnel,” which is an assault and battery that occurs on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event against any person affiliated with the school in an official capacity; it is a misdemeanor. It amends current law to permit detention of a child in a juvenile detention facility if charged with assault and battery against school personnel as described above. It allows magistrates authority to exceed stated penalties for assault and battery (when offense committed against school personnel) from $500/30 days to $1000/1 year. It requires notification and inclusion in the permanent record. If a student is convicted of assault and battery against school personnel or a violent crime, the following is required:

If a student is sentenced to either the Departments of Juvenile Justice, Corrections, or Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, the agency will immediately notify the school where the student was enrolled or plans to enroll.

If a student is not sentenced to an agency previously mentioned, the judge will order the clerk of court to notify the school within ten (10) days of conviction.

The school administrator must notify each of the student's teachers of the conviction every year the student is in school.

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The conviction must be noted in the student's permanent record and must be forwarded to the new school if the student transfers.

The law provides school officials immunity from civil and criminal prosecution when making a school crime report in good faith.

The district will make an exception to the pager policy under the following circumstances:

A student under age 18 may possess a paging device if the student needs the paging device for a legitimate medical reason.

A student age 18 or over may possess a paging device if:

the student is an active member of a volunteer firefighting organization;

the student is an active member of a volunteer emergency service organization; and/or

the student needs the paging device for a legitimate medical reason.

Before a student may have a paging device at school, the principal must have written evidence on file of the student's medical need or membership in a voluntary fire-fighting or emergency service organization.

The principal of each school will decide what constitutes a legitimate medical reason consistent with any guidelines established by the Board and/or by the State Department of Education. A student who has a paging device without permission as outlined in this policy is subject to discipline as approved by board policy.

A person who finds a student in possession of a paging device without permission must report the student to the school principal. The principal or officer must confiscate the device. The device will be forfeited to the school district.

MACE/PEPPER SPRAYThe possession and/or use of mace, pepper gas and any other substance which is generally used for personal defense and which may cause skin and/or eye irritation is prohibited.

The possession of such a substance will be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct-Level II-Disruptive Conduct. The use of mace or any other similar substance, as defined above, may be considered as an assault prohibited under the Student Code of Conduct-Level III-Criminal Conduct, depending upon the facts of the incident.

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Bus riders must report directly to the bus holding area in the cafeteria or the commons determined by the bus that they ride, and drivers must report to the student parking lot. Students who stay after school for detention or to participate in an extracurricular activity must report directly to their designated area. Each group may not report to any other area. All students must be out the building by 3:50 unless they are supervised by a staff member, and must leave campus by 4:20 pm. Drivers must leave campus immediately.  Students are not permitted to return to campus once they have left for the day unless they participate in an after school activity. Students who are not participating in an extracurricular activity may not stay after school to watch an activity (not even brothers or sisters). Students who do not ride a bus are responsible for arranging their own transportation home. Students who leave early for work purposes may not return unless required by the work supervisor or another teacher.

Students may only ride their home bus unless a note form a parent, including the parent’s signature and contact information, permitting them to ride a different bus has been submitted to the front office prior to 4th block.  Emergency situations arising during 4th block will still require parental permission but will be handled on a case by case basis.

ALIVE AT 25The Alive at 25 web site states, “Alive at 25 is a survival course developed by the National Safety Council and is designed to prevent the #1 killer of teens, automobile crashes. Alive at 25 is taught by off-duty deputy sheriffs and municipal police officers. The course is delivered in one 4.5 hour program which focuses on the behaviors and decision-making paradigms that young drivers and passengers display behind the wheel.”

Following completion of this course, students will receive a decal showing participation in the course which must be displayed on the vehicle in order for students to park on campus. The course will be offered during the summer and on weekends during the school year. There is a charge of $35 for students to participate in the course and receive course materials.

Westside High SchoolParking Regulations 2015-2016 School Year

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Cars will be ticketed and/or towed at owners’ expense for violation of parking regulations. Parking is a privilege that may be revoked without a refund for parking violations. 1. No cruising on Pearman Dairy Road between 3:50-4:30. No cruising the car-rider area

in the front of the school, or any other school parking lot at any time.2. Once a student drives on campus, he/she is considered ‘at school’ and must check out

legally in the front office to leave campus again.3. Students may not loiter (hang-out) in the parking lot before, during, or after school.

Students must exit their vehicles & report directly to the school building immediately upon arrival to school.

4. Parking tickets with fines--- Unpaid parking tickets will result in loss of parking privilege and/or will result in vehicle being towed at owner’s expense if parked on campus.

5. Vehicles on the campus of Westside High School must have a 2015-2016 Westside High School parking “hang tag.” –The hang tag must be hanging from the rear view mirror & car must be in a marked parking space.

6. Any student vehicle parked anywhere on campus other than the student parking lot will likely be towed and parking privileges will be revoked.

7. Radios and sound systems must be kept at a volume that cannot be heard outside of the vehicle while the vehicle is within 300 feet of the Westside High School campus.

8. Students will not be allowed to go to the student parking lot during the school day to get items left in the car without permission from an Administrator. Students caught going to the parking lot during the school day, without administration approval, will have their driving privileges revoked for a minimum of nine weeks.

9. Students must get a temporary permit from the guidance office immediately upon arrival when driving a car onto the Westside campus without a permit (Front Office).

10. Anderson Five Career Campus/Southwood Academy of Arts students must ride the bus from Westside to their respective campuses and return from their respective campuses via the school bus to Westside. Students may not transport other students to the Anderson Five Career Campus or Southwood Academy for any reason.

11. Parking permits cost $12.00 and are valid for the 2015-2016 school year only.12. Parking “hang tags” may not be transferred to other students. Any student who allows

someone else to use their parking “hang tags” will lose their parking privilege for the remainder of the school year. Parking “hang tags” cannot be shared! (One person- -per $12 --per parking “hang tag” purchase.)

13. Students must operate their vehicles in a safe and proper manner at all times on ANY Anderson 5 County School campus. Student drivers must obey school rules and the Discipline Code.

14. Students must provide evidence that they have successfully completed the “Alive at 25” driving course prior to receiving a parking decal.

Parking Consequences for Unexcused Tardies to School1st Unexcused Tardy to School – Warning2nd Unexcused Tardy to School – Warning / Teacher – Parent Contact

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3rd Unexcused Tardy to School – Administrative Referral 4th Unexcused Tardy to School – 4 Days Lunch / Breakfast Clean up and loss of Driving Privileges for 5 School Days5th Unexcused Tardy to School – 5 Days Lunch / Breakfast Clean up and loss of Driving Privileges for 10 School Days6th Unexcused Tardy to School - 1 Period ISS and loss of Driving Privileges for 15 School Days.7th Unexcused Tardy to School - 1 Day ISS and loss of Driving Privileges remainder of semester.8th Unexcused Tardy to School -   Administration Discretion 

***Any student who parks on campus after a 7 th unexcused tardy to school will have his/her car towed at his/her expense without warning.***

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

1. First in-school and/or out-of-school suspension (full day) = parking privilege revoked for 5 School Days.

2. Second ISS and/or OSS (full day) = parking privilege revoked for 10 School Days.3. Third ISS and/or OSS (full day) = parking privileges revoked for 15 School Days.4. Fourth ISS and/ or OSS (full day) = parking privileges revoked for remainder of school

year. 5. Substance abuse on campus = parking privilege revoked for remainder of school year

and in addition to Discipline Code Policy.6. Weapon found on student or in vehicle = parking privilege revoked for at one year and

possible permanent revocation in addition to Discipline Code Policy.7. On campus driving misconduct (scratching off, speeding wheelies, etc.) can result in

revocation of parking for remainder of school year.8. Leaving campus without permission will result in parking privilege revoked.9. Transporting another student off campus without authorization will result in

revocation of parking privilege for one year.10. Failure to register a vehicle with the school or improperly parking a vehicle (such as

parking in an unassigned space) can result in not only revocation of parking privileges, but also having your car towed away at your expense.

Note: Students receive this form at the time of purchase of their permits. A permit will not be issued until the student returns this form signed by the student and parent/guardian.

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Parking permits will be assigned on a priority basis by:

1. Program need 2. Seniors 3. Juniors 4. Sophomores 5. As space is available

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Affidavit:

The school is not responsible for the vehicles parked on campus. By parking on school property, the person in charge of any vehicle consents to search of the entire vehicle and its contents, with or without cause, by the school officials or police officers.

I have received, read, and understand the rules (both sides). If I purchase a new vehicle or substitute my primary vehicle, I understand that it is my responsibility to notify an administrator. I understand it is my responsibility to follow the rules and that if I violate any of the rules, I may receive a work detail, ISS term, my automobile may be towed away, and/or I may forfeit my privilege to park and drive on the campus.

*REQUIRED INFORMATION BEFORE A PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED.

Date_____________ Name of student (Print) _____________________________________________

*Signature of student _____________________________________________

Name of parent (Print) _________________________________ Phone Number _______________________

*Signature of Parent________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City Zip code

*Auto Make (Ford, Chevy…) ___________________ *Auto Model (Tahoe, F150...)___________________

*Tag Number ____________________________________________ *Color__________________________

*Driver’s License Number____________________________________________

“Hang Tag” Number: ___________________________ (Completed by school personnel)

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL RANDOM DRUG TESTING

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A safe and effective learning environment is critical to the success of the students of Westside. Drug use and abuse are harmful to the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of the students. Drug abuse seriously interferes with the academic and athletic performance of the students and creates an unhealthy learning environment.

 The Random Drug testing Program will have a positive effect on Westside High School, Anderson community and Westside High students by serving as a deterrent and offering assistance to Westside High students who have drug issues. An important element of the program is a student/parent counseling program for any student who may test positive and desire intervention. The alcohol and drug testing education program is supported by the Anderson 5 School District and is available for students and parents.

Westside High has implemented random drug testing of high school students. Any student participating in the privilege activities will be subject to random drug testing on a monthly basis during the school year. Privileged activities include all sports offered at Westside and designated competitive organizations not required for graduation are eligible for random drug testing.

Testing will be conducted at Westside High School. An independent lab conducts all tests in the presence of a school administrator. Students will be selected through a computer generated random numbering system provided by the independent lab.

A student shall submit a “consent to test” form in order to participate in athletics, band, cheerleading and the fishing team. The consent to test form must be signed by the student and his or her legal guardian. A student becomes eligible for testing upon submission of the consent to test form. A student who refuses to submit a consent to test form is ineligible to participate in that sport, activity, organization or class. A student remains eligible for random drug and alcohol testing from the date the consent to test form is submitted until the end of the school year. A student may be randomly selected for drug and alcohol testing more than one time per year. If a student eligible for random drug and alcohol testing withdraws from an athletic team, the student may submit drop form to the testing coordinator. A submitted drop form signed by the student, parent or legal guardian, coach/director, and principal effectively removes the student from the random testing pool for that sport.

Testing will occur only on days when school is in session during the academic year. All aspects of the random drug testing program, including the collection of specimens, will be conducted so as to safeguard the student's privacy rights to the maximum extent possible. Should a student refuse testing, the consequences will be the same as if the student tested positive.

Consequences for Violation of Drug Policy: Penalty for First Positive or Non-Negative Drug Test Result:

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*For all offenses – Information will be available for student/parent counseling. • First offenders will be suspended for 25 percent of scheduled competition (regular season and playoffs, not scrimmages) for athletics, cheerleading, and the fishing team, and three weeks for band. Suspension will be for the current season and can be carried over to additional sports if the student plays multiple sports as determined according to the principal’s discretion. Suspensions can also be carried over to future seasons, if necessary. The student must practice and attend all team functions during the suspension.

• First offenders must participate in counseling during the suspension time. • First offenders must agree to be tested at all monthly drug screenings for one calendar year at the expense of the student, parent or guardian. • Failure to comply with any of the above consequences will result in suspension from athletic and competitive activities as defined for one calendar year in this policy. To regain eligibility, the student must participate in substance abuse services with a certified clinical counselor. The length of the services will be determined by the counselor, and completion of the program is required.

Penalty for Second Positive or Non-Negative Drug Test Result: A second offense will result in suspension from all athletic and competitive activities for one calendar year from the date of occurrence. Second offenders must agree to be tested before returning to activities, with the exception of band. To regain eligibility, the student must participate in substance abuse services with a certified clinical counselor. The length of the services will be determined by the counselor, and completion of the program is required. Penalty for Third Positive or Non-Negative Drug Test Result: The third offense will result in permanent suspension from all athletic and competitive activities, with the exception of band.

CAFETERIAThe cafeteria is operated primarily for students, so no one is permitted to leave campus for lunch. Students who bring lunch must eat in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria offers several food options. No food or drink is to be carried from the cafeteria.. Students will be issued I.D. cards which are required in order to purchase a meal. Students should bring correct change

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and pay cash for lunch. All trays and trash must be properly disposed of after students eat lunch. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

Lunch FeesAny charges for meals exceeding $30.00 will be subject to being turned over to a collection agency or possible wage or state tax refund garnishment.

COMPUTER RULESComputer hardware and software are provided for student use. Because this equipment is expensive, great care must be taken when using it. The following rules apply whenever students use this equipment:

Internet can be accessed on most computers in the labs, media center, and classrooms for educational and research purposes. Students must have signed permission forms in the media center prior to accessing the Internet on school computers the first time. Students must use designated computers, sign in and out, and follow all rules posted.

Absolutely no food, drinks, chewing gum, candy, etc. are allowed in a room with computer equipment.

Students should report any damage to equipment or software immediately to the teacher in charge.

No magnetic devices are permitted in the computer lab. Students will be issued a secure student server account, which will be referred to as

their student directories. A login name and password will be assigned to the student for accessing this account. This student directory is to be used only for storing teacher assigned projects and files. Students should not download programs or files that are not assigned by the teacher to the student directory.

Students are not allowed to share their login names and passwords. Students should always log off the server before leaving the computer. Since student directories contain student assignments and projects, they should not be shared with other students. Copying work from another student’s directory, printing copies of work and sharing it with other students, or any other situation in which a student has possession of another student’s work is strictly prohibited and will be handled as cheating.

Students should not send or upload their assigned work unless they have permission from a teacher.

Students are responsible for the loss, damage, or misuse of computer equipment. Students are also responsible for the misuse of their login name if they do not logoff the computer before leaving.

When using a computer keyboard and mouse, students should not abuse them in any way. Any damage to equipment, software, or misuse of printing privileges will be paid for by the student.

Accessing instant messaging sites, chat rooms, or personal email accounts is strictly prohibited.

Students will be assigned a specific menu in which they may work. They are not permitted to deviate from this menu. They are not allowed to download or install other programs on the school computers without the teacher’s permission.

If a student accidentally goes to a website not directed by the teacher, then he/she should immediately notify the teacher. Accessing a website that is not directed by the teacher is a serious offense and will be handled as such.

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Transferring assigned work to another device without the teacher’s permission is strictly prohibited and will be handled as cheating.

Students are not permitted in the computer labs without a teacher. Several computer stations are available for individual student use in the Media Center.

Under South Carolina and federal statutes there are laws that pertain to the security of computer systems. Anyone who tries to install and/or alter software and/or data will be punished to the full extent of the law.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERThe mission of the Library Media Center is to support the curriculum needs of the students

and staff of Westside High School and to encourage lifelong learning. The library collection includes print, non-print, and electronic resources.

All library materials are protected by an electronic security system. With current I.D. cards, students may check out books for two weeks or vertical file materials for one week. Magazines, newspapers, reference books, and audiovisual materials are for in-library use only. A fine of $.05 per school day will be charged for overdue books. One overdue notice will be sent to first period teachers prior to exams. Students will be billed for unpaid library fines and overdue books at the end of the school year. All delinquent library records must be cleared before students are allowed to graduate.

Students must have an “Internet Use Permission Form” on file in the library before using the Internet. Library catalogs and many Internet-based electronic programs can be retrieved from the school as well as home computers.

Students coming from classes need a pass signed legibly by the appropriate teacher. The pass should indicate that the student will be using the Media Center for the following purpose(s): research, book checkout, study, or Internet use. No food or drink is allowed in the library. The library media specialists may refuse any student permission to remain in the library media center if the student becomes a disruptive or refuses to work.

TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER SCHOOL PROPERTYTextbooks are supplied by the Anderson 5 school district and are paid for by tax dollars. They are issued to students as borrowed property; consequently, students will be held responsible for damage and/or loss of books issued to them. During the term, loss or damage charges are assessed by the school. Other school property such as uniforms and athletic equipment must be turned in at the end of a season to the appropriate coach or sponsor. Charges for damages or loss will be assessed in the same manner as for textbooks.Students who owe fines will be restricted from PowerSchool access to check grades and assignments until fines are paid. All financial obligations for the previous term must be cleared before receiving a schedule for the next term. All fines must be paid in full before any senior participates in graduation.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS1. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to run for office and to remain in office.2. Students should have a disciplinary record with no ISS offenses during the previous

calendar year and no OSS offenses during the high school career.

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3. Election to office automatically obligates a student to fulfill whatever duties come with that office. Students who do not fulfill these duties may be impeached.                    

4. Students may not have more than three unexcused absences for student government meetings.

5. Class officers must attend student government meetings.6. Class advisors will jointly decide the status of a student government officer.7. Students must conduct themselves in such a manner as to be a positive representative for

Westside High School.

MISS AND MR. WESTSIDE PAGEANT1. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to be considered for Miss or Mr. Westside.2. Students should have a disciplinary record with no ISS offenses during the previous

calendar year and no OSS offenses during the high school career.3. Students must not be in danger of losing credit for classes because of attendance.4. Students must conduct themselves in such a manner as to be a positive representative

for Westside High School.

IMMUNIZATIONSAll students are required by law to have a completed, up-to-date immunization form on file in the health room.

RULES FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICATION AT SCHOOLPupils are not allowed to bring medicines to school except as directed below. The procedures that must be followed are as follows: (1) Any medication to be given at school must be sent in the pharmacy-labeled or drug-manufactured original container. (2) Prior to administering medication, a dated request signed by the parent or guardian must be presented to the school office or health room. It shall include the child's name, the name of the medication, and the times of administration. Whenever possible, the expected duration of treatment shall be stated. (3) Each time a new or different medication must be administered at school, it must be accompanied by a request form as stated above. (4) It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the school office in writing, signed by the parent or guardian, regarding any changes in dosage or times of administration. (5) One medication form per year shall suffice for medications which will be given on a long-term basis or those medications which must be administered in case of exposure to allergens, for example, adrenaline for bee stings. (6) The principal or his/her designees may refuse to administer any medication which, based on his/her individual assessment, has the potential to be harmful, dangerous, or inappropriate. (7) Parents will be responsible to reclaim any unused medication within one week of the termination of treatment or within one week of the last day of school. After this time, any unused prescription medications will be destroyed in the presence of two witnesses and documented. (8) The school district or personnel will not be responsible for any adverse drug reaction when the medication has been given in the manner prescribed.

Medications (including over-the-counter drugs) shall only be dispensed by the school or by any school personnel in accordance with regulations developed for this policy. Students who bring medication to school to take during the school day must have written parental permission to take the medicine. All medication brought to school will be kept in the nurse’s office, unless specified otherwise by a physician for life-threatening conditions and

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administered to the designated student as directed by parents or a physician.

STUDENT INSURANCE

A low-cost accident insurance program is offered to all students. Parents may choose from school-time coverage and full-time coverage. Accident insurance shall be required for all students participating in physical education, lab sciences, and Army ROTC, except in those cases in which they have adequate coverage and their parents/guardians sign a waiver indicating they do not wish to participate in the district accident insurance plan. Students participating in interscholastic athletics shall be offered athletic accident insurance. If their parents already have medical coverage, they must sign a waiver stating that fact with the WESTSIDE HIGH Athletic Department.

THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OFFICE

Parents and eligible students have the right to file written complaints concerning alleged violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Written complaints should be sent to the following address.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act OfficeDepartment Of Education330 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20201

This office has the responsibility of investigating, processing and reviewing alleged violations. This office will refer appropriate cases to a review board for adjudication.

ACCREDITATION AND DISCRIMINATION

Anderson School District Five high schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and are members of the Southern Regional Education Board’s “High Schools That Work” Program. All district programs are operated without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, or disability in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and all other applicable civil rights laws.

Anderson School District Five Alternate Pathways

Students that have fallen behind academically can enroll in a hybrid model of education with both Westside High School and Anderson Five Charter School. A student at Westside can enroll in an on-line course through Anderson Five Charter School while attending Westside

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High School full-time. Additionally, a student can enroll full-time at the Anderson Five Charter School if they: (1) Have a minimum of 8 credits consisting of one English, one math, one science, one social studies, and four electives; (2) Completes Charter School Application and (3) Completes the Interview Process. Prior discipline issues will be considered before accepting students.

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Grade Point Conversion Chart 2015-2016The statewide Uniform Grading Scale below is effective for all students who receive Carnegie units.

The statewide Uniform Grading Scale is used in the Computation of the grade point average.

South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale Conversions

NumericalAverage

LetterGrade College Prep Honors

AP/IB/Dual Credit

100 A 4.875 5.375 5.875

99 A 4.750 5.250 5.750

98 A 4.625 5.125 5.625

97 A 4.500 5.00 5.500

96 A 4.375 4.875 5.375

95 A 4.250 4.750 5.250

94 A 4.125 4.625 5.125

93 A 4.000 4.500 5.000

92 B 3.875 4.375 4.875

91 B 3.750 4.250 4.750

90 B 3.625 4.125 4.625

89 B 3.500 4.000 4.500

88 B 3.375 3.875 4.375

87 B 3.250 3.750 4.250

86 B 3.125 3.625 4.125

85 B 3.000 3.500 4.000

84 C 2.875 3.375 3.875

83 C 2.750 3.250 3.750

82 C 2.625 3.125 3.625

81 C 2.500 3.000 3.500

80 C 2.375 2.875 3.375

79 C 2.250 2.750 3.250

78 C 2.125 2.625 3.125

77 C 2.000 2.500 3.000

76 D 1.875 2.375 2.875

75 D 1.750 2.250 2.750

74 D 1.625 2.125 2.625

73 D 1.500 2.000 2.500

72 D 1.375 1.875 2.375

71 D 1.250 1.750 2.250

70 D 1.125 1.625 2.125

69 F 1.000 1.500 2.000

68 F 0.875 1.375 1.875

67 F 0.750 1.250 1.750

66 F 0.625 1.125 1.625

65 F 0.500 1.000 1.500

64 F 0.375 0.875 1.375

63 F 0.250 0.750 1.250

62 F 0.125 0.625 1.125

0-61 F 0.000 0.000 0.000

61 FA 0.000 0.000 0.000

61 WF 0.000 0.000 0.000

- WP 0.000 0.000 0.000

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