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Student Handbook
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“I AM, BECAUSE WE ARE.” |
Walton in”10”sity school of excellence
Magnet program
2018-2019
Student handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Walton County School District 2018-2019 School Calendar……………….1
Daily Schedule…………………………………………………………………..2
Shuttle Bus Arrival/Departure………………………………………………….3
Transportation Information……………………………………………………..4
Attendance Procedures…………………………………………………………5
Dress Code………………………………………………………………………6
Discipline…………………………………………………………………………7
Cafeteria………………………………………………………………………….7
Clinic……………………………………………………………………………...8
Field Trips………………………………………………………………………..8
Grades……………………………………………………………………………8
Parent Teacher Conferences……………………………………………….…12
Internet Access……………………………………………………………..…..12
Wireless Devices and Telephone Use…………………………………..…...12
Lost and Found…………………………………………………………….…...12
Visitors……………………………………………………………………….…..13
Communications………………………………………………………………..13
Athletic Participation…………………………………………………………...13
Backpacks and Bags…………………………………………………………..13
Daily schedule
Grade 7, 8 & 9
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7:30 am-8:15 am (Homeroom: 8:20-8:29 in 2nd period classroom) |
Student Arrival Students report to breakfast in the cafeteria followed by the gym for P.E./recreation for 1st period |
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8:30 am-9:20 am |
2nd period |
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9:25 am-10:15 am |
3rd period |
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10:20 am-11:10 am |
4th period |
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11:15 am-11:45 am |
***Lunch*** |
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11:50 am-12:40 pm |
5th period |
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12:45 pm-1:35 pm |
6th period |
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1:40 pm-2:30 pm |
7th period |
Grade 10, 11 & 12
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7:30 am-8:15 am (Homeroom: 8:20-8:29 in high school classroom) |
Student Arrival Students report to the high school Edgenuity classroom |
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8:30 am-11:10 am |
ECTC/Online Classes for morning classes |
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11:15 am-11:45 am |
***Lunch*** |
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11:55 am-2:30 pm |
Online/Depart for ECTC for afternoon classes |
Early release schedule
Walton County School District will have 2 early release days for the 2018-2019 school year, they will be scheduled for August 31, 2018 and April 19, 2018.
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Paxton Shuttle |
11:00 am |
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Freeport/South Walton Shuttle |
10:30 am |
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DeFuniak Busses, Car Riders |
12:00 noon |
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Shuttle bus arrival/departure
(times may vary due to transportation department needs)
South Walton Shuttle pick-up/drop-off point:
South Walton high school
Pick-up: 7:30 am
Drop-off: 2:30 pm
Freeport shuttle pick-up/drop-off point:
Freeport high school
Pick-up: 7:50 am
Drop-off: 2:10 pm
Paxton shuttle pick-up/drop-off point:
Paxton school
Pick-up: 7:30 am
Drop-off: 2:30 pm
For additional information please refer to the Walton County School District website www.walton.k12.fl.us or contact the transportation department by calling 850-892-1100.
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Car Riders/Parent Pick-Up & Drop-off
Students may be picked-up and dropped-off in the west side parking area. This area is surrounded by the bus ramp and directly in front of the transportation department. For safety reasons, do not pull onto the bus ramp to drop-off or pick-up students at any time during the day. Students should use caution when crossing the bus ramp and enter the school through the main Magnet School entrance when reporting to their assigned area.
Student Drivers
Because we have students in grades 7-12, we have some students that will drive their own vehicle. These students will need to register with the front office within the first five (5) days of school and present their state of Florida driver’s license, license plate number and proof of insurance. The fee for parking on campus will be $10.00 for the full school year and a parking space will be assigned in the student section of the parking lot. Students are only permitted to park in their designated parking space. Students will not be permitted to go to and from their vehicles during the school day.
Changes in Transportation
All arrangements for transportation should be made prior to arrival at school. In the event a change must be made, please submit a written note with a parent/guardian signature and valid phone number for verification. If changes are made during the school day, you must contact the school directly for instructions. Any changes must be made prior to 2:00 pm to give the office time to relay the message to the student.
Due to increased activities in the office around dismissal time, we are not able to check email or phone messages frequently. Therefore, you should not depend on email or phone messages when making transportation plans for your child. Please help us get your child to the correct location by following the procedures outlined above.
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ATTENDANCE
General Guidelines
· Students will have three (3) days, including the day they return, to bring in verification for an excused absence. Please refer to the Walton County School District Code of Conduct for examples of excused and unexcused absences.
· Students are expected to make up all work missed during their absence.
· An absence may be excused with a note from the parent through the tenth (10th) absence per year.
· A doctor’s note will be required for all absences in excess of ten per year and must be submitted to the school office within three (3) days of the students return to school. A note that is not returned within the three (3) day period will not be accepted and the absence will remain unexcused.
· After the fifth (5th) unexcused absence in a thirty (30) calendar day period or ten (10) unexcused absences in a ninety (90) calendar day period, the parent will be notified in writing. Please see the Walton County School District Code of Conduct for detailed information.
Tardy Policy
· To ensure safety, all students arriving on campus after 8:30 am must have a parent/guardian walk them to the office and sign them in.
· Tardiness will be considered unexcused, unless the office is presented with a doctor’s note or is the result of a late bus.
· A student will be considered absent for the period if they miss more than 30 minutes of the class, less than 30 minutes will be considered tardy.
· Every student upon signing in to the office will be given a tardy slip, if the tardy is excused it will be noted on the slip. The slip will then be presented to the teacher when entering the classroom by the student.
· The teacher must change the absence in FOCUS to reflect the students attendance for the period.
· Lunch detention is assigned upon the fourth (4th) tardy in a nine-week period, and for each additional tardy thereafter.
Student Check-In/Check-Out
If it is necessary for your child to leave during the school day, a parent or the parent’s authorized representative must come to the office to sign the student out and present a valid state/government photo ID. An authorized representative is any person listed as a contact on the student emergency card filled out by the parents at the beginning of each school year. It is very important that all contact information is kept current.
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While we understand there are emergencies and circumstances beyond control, please limit the number of check-ins and check-outs during the school day. An interruption during class time disrupts the flow of instruction. The school day hours are 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. In order to avoid confusion, no student check-outs will be allowed after 2:00 pm.
Leaving School Grounds
Students may not leave school grounds without parent approval and without signing out through the school office. A student that leaves campus without following these guidelines will be considered “skipping” and the necessary disciplinary action will be taken. Students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch or to leave campus to pick up and bring back lunch for themselves or others.
DRESS CODE
Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence shall adhere to the Walton County School District Code of Conduct 2018-2019 Dress Code. Please make note of the following:
· Pants, jeans, long slacks or capris should fall below the knee, no holes or tears in the garment should be above the knee. Pants, jeans, long slacks, capris and shorts will not be worn below the waist.
· Shorts, skirts and dresses should be no shorter than the top of knee.
· Shirts must have sleeves and cover the midriff. Permitted shirts will be crew neck t-shirts, polo style shirts or button-up shirts. No V-neck shirts or zipper-front shirts are allowed. If shirts are layered the first shirt will be a permitted shirt.
· ALL visible garments must be in accordance with the dress code, no visible under-garments are allowed.
· Shoes will be worn at all times, no “bedroom shoes or slippers” , Heelies (shoes with wheels or cleats will be permitted.
· Sunglasses, hats and hoodies will not be worn inside the school building.
· Items that worn together are indicative of gang membership are not permitted.
· Garments that contain messages involving obscenity, racism, hatred, illegal activities, drugs, alcohol or tobacco products are not allowed.
· Pajamas, robes or blankets are not allowed.
· Leggings, spandex or tights are not permitted unless worn with an outer garment that complies with the dress code requirements and are at the knee.
· The wearing of any clothing that exposes under-garments or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner or that disrupts the orderly learning environment will not be allowed.
Any student who violates the dress code policy described in FL Statute 1006.07(2)(2) is subject to disciplinary action per the Walton County School District Code of Conduct.
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DISCIPLINE AND CLASSROOM RULES
Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence adheres to the Walton County School District Student Code of Conduct and follows a Merit/Demerit system. Each student will be educated and each parent will be notified of the Merit/Demerit process within the first two weeks of the school year. Students transferring during the school year will be educated and parents informed upon arrival to the school. The Merit/Demerit system is part of our Positive Behavior System and is directly aligned with the Walton County School District Code of Conduct. Each student and parent will sign an agreement stating that they have read and understand the Walton County School District Student Code of Conduct and the Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence Merit/Demerit System.
CAFETERIA
Student Prices
Lunch……………..… $2.35
Lunch Reduced.........$ .40
Breakfast…………… $1.35
Breakfast Reduced…$ .30
Free & Reduced Meal Applications Online
The WCSD Food and Nutrition Department is accepting free and reduced meal applications online! The online applications enable parents to complete and submit the applications faster, while allowing Food and Nutrition Services to approve the applications in a timely manner. The application can be accessed from any computer with internet capabilities. Food and Nutrition services is happy to bring this technology to our families to ensure that students receive meal benefits as quickly as possible. The online applications are secure and the application is confidential. Please remember, if your child qualifies for meal benefits, these benefits are available for breakfast and lunch.
Nutrislice Interactive Menu
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The WCSD Food and Nutrition Department has partnered with Nutrislice to create an interactive menu that provides specific information about the WCSD menu such as nutritional content and allergy information. This new virtual menu is perfect for health conscious parents and students looking to make healthy choices for breakfast and lunch, or anyone who wants to learn more about the foods they eat at school. Download the FREE app today to access school menus on your smartphone. Please visit the Walton County School District website at Walton.k12.fl.us for additional information. 7 Food & Drink Students are not allowed to eat in the classroom unless pre-approved by administration for special occasions. Juice and water machines are available for students to purchase drinks during lunch and before/after school. Students are allowed to bring lunch from home and eat it in the Cafeteria. CLINIC Occasionally, a student will return to school after being in the hospital, having surgery or following an illness or injury. Parents are required to notify the school nurse if this happens with your child. A physician’s note may be required in some situations. Student medications must be administered through the clinic after the parent/guardian has completed and signed the necessary documentation. Please refer to the Walton County School District Student Code of Conduct for additional information. FIELD TRIPS Students are required to: · Purchase and wear a Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence T-shirt on all trips. · Have a signed and completed Off Campus Parent Permission Form, which may require notarization in special circumstances. · Have a Medical Release Form that must be filled out and signed by the parent or guardian for each student. GRADES Grading System Kindergarten through Grade 12 A student’s average each nine weeks will be based upon a minimum of six (6) standards-based graded assignments. These assignments may include, but are not to be limited to, a combination of summative end of-unit tests, homework averages (middle and high schools) and interim formative assessments. Formative assessments may be included within a larger, project-based individual or group exercise. All assignments included in the gradebook calculations shall be Florida Standards-based congruent to the Course Code assigned to the grade level subject area. Florida Standards related to each course can be found at http://www.cpalms.org/Public/search/Course a. Each student shall be assigned numerical grades that can be used to calculate nine weeks, semester, and yearly averages, with the following symbols being used: 8 ACADEMIC A 90-100 Outstanding Progress B 80-89 Above Average Progress C 70-79 Average Progress D 60-69 Lowest Acceptable Progress F < 59 Failure I Incomplete* *Incomplete—If a student has make-up work due to excused absences or extenuating circumstances and has not completed all assignments by the end of the grading period, an “I” is assigned for the grade. Unless assignments have been completed or special arrangements made with the Principal, the “I” automatically becomes an “F” ten (10) days after the end of the grading period. SELECTED NON-ACADEMIC SUBJECTS in Grades K-5 (Fine Arts & Physical Education), PENMANSHIP, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONDUCT E Excellent S Satisfactory N Needs Improvement U Unsatisfactory b.When included as part of the grade computations in grades 6-12, homework shall count no more than 10% of the final nine weeks average. Exception: In schools with a Pre K-12 or 5-8 grade configuration. • Students are expected to make up all work missed during an excused absence within a reasonable time after returning to school or other such time as determined by the teacher • or the Principal, and credit will be granted for all work completed. At least one (1) day shall be allowed for each day of missed work. c. Students who have received an Out of School Suspension will be provided assignments so they might return to school without being irretrievably behind in their work. The procedures and timelines for providing and grading these assignments will be determined by individual school policy. The maximum score 12 that may be earned on these completed assignments will be 60%. Students whose earned grade on this work is less than 60% will receive the grade earned. Students whose earned grade is 60% or more will receive a grade of 60%. d. No student can be exempted from academic performance requirements, including examinations, based on student attendance. e. A student’s academic grade shall not be reduced as a disciplinary measure except in cases of academic fraud or cheating. A student’s grade may also be affected for work missed during a suspension, unexcused absence and/or excessive absenteeism only for the days when all students in the class were given grades. 9 f. A complete explanation of the grading system shall be included on the report card. g. Initial and primary authority for determining the grade to be assigned a student shall rest with the classroom teacher. Upon request of a parent or guardian, the Principal shall review any grade given a student at the end of a reporting period. However, such grade cannot be changed or altered by the Principal unless: • There was an apparent error in the grade calculation, • There were no data to support the grade, or • The grade was not consistent with School Board policy. Progress Reports Progress Reports will be sent home with the student at the middle point of each nine-week grading period. A copy of the Progress Report will be kept in the school office and copies may be obtained by parents/guardians at any time upon request. Exams A nine-weeks test will be given and will constitute 25% of the final nine-week average for each grading period. Semester exams will be given at the end of each semester and will constitute 20% of the semester grade. Report Cards Report Cards are sent home at the end of each nine-week grading period. One copy is given to the student and a second copy will be mailed home. Parents/guardians may Make-Up Work Students with excused absences will have three (3) days to turn in make-up work for each day absent, beginning on the first day that the student returns to school. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed assignments from the teacher. Please refer to the attendance policy for more information regarding excused/unexcused absences. Parent-Teacher Conferences Teachers and administration welcome visits from parents, however, teachers and administration are not available for conferences while monitoring students. Conferences may be scheduled through the school office by calling 892-1130. 10 INTERNET ACCESS Before allowing any student access to the Internet, a completed Walton County Internet Access Policy Form must be on file with the school office. If a student violates the usage access he/she shall be denied access for the remainder of the school year. WIRELESS DEVICES AND TELEPHONE USE Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence is not a “Bring Your Own Device” school. Student cell phones will not be permitted during the school day, unless otherwise authorized by administration. Cell phones are to be turned in at the start of the school day and will be locked in a secure location until the end of the school day. Students will be allowed to use the phone in the school office, only in case of an emergency or with regard to transportation or illness. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the school office at 892-1130 x. 5301. If it is during class time, your child will be allowed to return the call between classes. In cases of emergency, every effort will be made to summon your child to the phone. Please keep phone calls to a minimum. The following are the consequences of violation of wireless electronic device usage.
LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items should be turned into the school office. Items left more than 30 days will be donated to local charities. 12 VISITORS All outside doors to the school are locked during the school day. A bell must be rung for access to the building. Upon entry, please report directly to the office, sign in and obtain a visitors pass. Visitors will not be allowed to enter classrooms during instruction time, unless approval has been obtained in advance from the school administrator. NEWSLETTER Parents will receive the Magnet Minute Newsletter through our school website and Remind 101, once a month during the school year. This will provide you with event reminders for upcoming activities, pictures of activities during the prior month, articles and helpful information for you and your child. Our school website is currently under construction, once we are online, we will post the newsletter there as well. REMIND 101 We encourage all parents/guardians to join us on the Remind 101 app. You can access this from your desktop or smartphone. Once you have access simply text @In10s to 81010 to join. With this app you will receive up to the minute information sent directly from the school. STUDENT ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence students will be permitted to participate in Walton County School District athletics at their “zoned school”, as long as they have met the requirements for athletic participation at the school. There may be GPA, attendance, behavior or other requirements. A current sports physical is required and must be on file at the school prior to try-outs or participation. BACKPACKS AND BAGS Students do not need backpacks or bags at school. Any supplies that a student may need are provided at the school. There are no lockers for storage, and backpacks and bags are not allowed in the classroom. If these items are brought to school, they will be kept in a central location and the school will not be responsible for lost or missing personal items. 13 Acknowledgment of Walton in”10”sity School of Excellence Student Handbook PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER I, the student, have received, read and discussed the Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence Student Handbook. My signature indicates my understanding of these policies. ___________________________________ Student Name (Print) ___________________________________ Student Signature ___________________ Date I, the parent/guardian, have received, read and discussed the Walton In”10”sity School of Excellence Student Handbook with my child. My signature indicates my understanding of these policies. ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (Print) ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________ |
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