To provide experiences that build on the skills and attitudes developed in the primary grades and prepare all students for the challenges of Jr. High/High School and their future as life-long learners.

2004-2005 School Calendar

August 9 Student’s First Day of School (1/2 day)
September 6 Labor Day Holiday
September 17 Mid 9-Weeks Progress Report
September 20 Staff Development, Student Holiday
October 8 Staff Development, Students (1/2 Day)
October 11 Columbus Day Holiday
October 18 Parent-Teacher Conference (3:00-6:00PM)
Report Cards
November 19 Mid 9-Weeks Progress Report
November 23 Staff Development, Students (1/2 Day)
November 24, 25, 26 Thanksgiving Break
December 17 End First Semester (1/2 Day)
December 20-January 3 Christmas Break
January 4 Begin Second Semester
January 7 Report Cards
January 14 Staff Development, Students (1/2 Day)
January 17 Martin Luther King Holiday
February 8 Parent-Teacher Conference(3:00-6:00PM)
Mid 9-Weeks Progress Reports
February 18 Staff Development, Students (1/2 Day)
February 21 President’s Day Holiday
March 18 Report Cards, Staff Development, Students(1/2 Day)
March 21 - 25 Spring Break
April 22 Mid 9-Weeks Progress Reports
April 28 Staff Development, Students (1/2 Day)
April 29 Fish Fry Holiday
May 6 Strawberry Festival Holiday

May 20 End Second Semester (1/2 day)

Report Cards
First Grading Period August 11 - October 14
Second Grading Period October 15 - December 19
Third Grading Period January 5 - March 9
Fourth Grading Period March 10 - May 20

A PARENT’S PLEDGE

I KNOW THAT CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS
WORK TOGETHER. AS A PARENT, I PLEDGE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

Set aside some time for talking with and listening to my child every day.
Praise my child for good work in school and good behavior at home.
Help my child develop self-confidence and self-discipline.
Talk with my child’s teacher about how my child is doing in school.
Talk with my child about schoolwork.
Set a regular time and place for schoolwork. During this time, there will be NO
television, NO radio, and NO phone calls.
Encourage reading. I will read to my child, and I will listen as my child reads to me.
Make sure my child gets healthy meals, enough sleep and good exercise every day.
Love my child enough to say NO when necessary.
Help my child discover the joy that learning and thinking can bring at any age.

DAILY ROUTINE

1. When arriving at school in the morning, students are to go directly to the cafeteria. Permission to go anywhere else must be given by the breakfast duty teachers.
2. Students will be dismissed at 7:40AM to go to the library, bookstore, lockers, restroom, or water fountain and then to homebase.
3. Students must finish all business before going to homebase. Students will not be released from homebase to do any of the business listed above.
4. The library and bookstore will close at 7:50AM and reopen at 8:05AM.
5. Students are expected to be in homebase by 7:55AM.
6. If a student arrives to school after 7:50AM, the student must go to the secretary’s office and sign in before going to class.

ABSENCE

Attendance is a key factor in student achievement, and therefore students are expected to be present each day school is in session.
Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or his/her designee. Excused absences shall include:

1. Personal illness;
2. Illness of immediate family member;
3. Death in the family;
4. Family emergency
5. Religious observances; or
6. Circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create emergencies over which the student has no control.

Students participating in school-sponsored activities whether on- or off- campus shall not be counted absent. In order to qualify as "school-sponsored", the activity must be school-planned, school-directed, and teacher-supervised.

After a student is absent he/she has 3 days to bring an excuse note from home or doctor. After 3 days the absence will be unexcused.
All missed class work or tests (excused only) may be made up upon returning to school. The student has the same number of days to make up the work as number of days missed.

After a student has missed a total of 6 days per semester, excused or unexcused, an absence will not be excused without a doctor's statement. An absence with a doctors statement will not be counted against the 6 days per semester excused absences. Work missed during these unexcused absences will not be made up. The parent will receive a letter of truancy after 5, 10, 15, etc. unexcused absences.

Students who have not reached 18 years of age are covered by the Tennessee Compulsory Attendance Law (TCA 49-6-3009).

Student attendance records shall be given the same level of confidentially as other student records. Only authorized school officials with legitimate educational purposes may have access to student information without the consent of the student or parent/guardian.

WCES ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Students with perfect attendance for each nine-weeks will be given a perfect attendance certificate with their name being announced over the intercom and placed in the local newspapers. Students with perfect attendance for the first and/or second semester or the first three nine-weeks will receive break time with snack and drink. Students with perfect attendance for the entire school year will receive a pizza party and a trophy. Every time a student has perfect attendance for the nine-weeks, their name will be placed in drawing for a prize. Perfect attendance is defined as not missing any time during any school day for the designated period.

RELEASE DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Parents (or guardians)are urged to schedule personal appointments for their children outside of school hours. When a student is picked up before 2:50pm., he/she must be signed out by the parent/guardian in the secretary's office. The school must have prior notice from a parent/guardian if a student is to be picked up by someone else.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

1. Students who withdraw from school shall notify their teachers and principal when it is known they will withdraw.
2. On the day of withdrawal the student shall see the counselor for a withdrawal form. The students will return books and any other school
property in his/her possession. Each teacher will sign the withdrawal form indicating that the student has returned books and materials. This form should then be taken back to the counselor.

GRADING SYSTEM

A - (100-95)
B - ( 94-88)
C - ( 87-80)
D - ( 79-75)
F - (Below 75)

1. A conduct grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory is given on the report card each nine weeks in each subject.
2. Incomplete - Work that is incomplete for the nine weeks. If the work is not completed prior to the end of the next grading period, the (I) becomes (F).
3. Academic Progress Reports and Report Cards will be given out on dates indicated on the West Carroll Elementary School calendar included in this handbook. Parents are encouraged to mark these dates on their calendars. Grade reports do not have to be signed or returned to school unless required by the teacher.
4. If the parent would like to discuss the student's progress with the teacher, counselor, or principal, the parent should call to request a conference during the teacher's planning time or at the earliest convenience of the counselor or principal.

HONOR ROLL

1. "A" Honor Roll - All A's(Gold)
2. "AB" Honor Roll - All A's & B's(Silver)
3. Honor Roll lists will be announced in the local newspapers.
4. A student that receives a "U" in conduct will not be eligible for the honor roll that nine weeks.

FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE LUNCHES

Each student who has a need for a free or reduced-price lunch should complete the application for assistance. These applications will be provided on the first day of school and should be returned to the student's homebase. Students applying will be notified of their status. If family income changes during the school year, a new application must be complete and returned to the office.

CAFETERIA AND LUNCH PERIOD

1. Students may pay for breakfast and lunch on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. If you are paying weekly or monthly, please pay this on Monday during breakfast.
2. Students will pay the cashier at the end of the serving line.
3. Students will only be allowed to charge up to $5.00. Students will have to bring money for charges before being allowed to charge again. Students will not be allowed to charge any extra items.
4. Students who wish to bring their lunch shall eat in the cafeteria. They may purchase milk without buying a regular lunch. Food or drink cannot be taken out of the cafeteria. NOTE: Students will not be allowed to bring food into the cafeteria that has not been prepared at home.
5. Students who eat in the cafeteria are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times and return their trays and waste to the designated area. Students' cooperation helps to hold down the prices of lunch and helps the cafeteria look more attractive.
6. Students will not be allowed to have visitors at school during lunch or any other time (without prior approval from the principal).
7. Students will return to class when dismissed by the lunch duty person.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

A pupil who deliberately destroys or damages any school property (books, equipment, records, buildings, buses, etc.)
shall be held responsible for the actual cost of replacing or repairing such materials or equipment.

STUDENT SALES

Selling by students of any items during school hours is strictly forbidden, unless prior approval has been given by the principal.

STUDENT USE OF OFFICE PHONE

Students will not be allowed to use the office phone except for emergencies or school business. Under no circumstances should a student use the office phone without permission. Students are not allowed to make long distance phone calls using the office phone.

TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES

Textbooks are available without cost to pupils as a loan. The original cost of these books is borne by a state subsidy. Parents or guardians shall accept full responsibility for the proper care, preservation, return, or replacement of textbooks issued to their children. Students will be charged full replacement cost for a lost or severely damaged textbook. The philosophy of the Board of Education is to keep to a minimum the purchase of supplementary instructional aids and supplies by the individual pupil. However, with the approval of the principal, the teacher may request the student to be responsible for purchasing instructional supplies, and this may include room or lab fees and workbooks.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

The school is not responsible for personal property brought to school. The student should not bring to school any more money than is actually needed for that day. Anything brought to school that could interfere with the educational process will be confiscated and kept in the principal's office.

SCHOOL LOCKERS

PROCEDURE FOR LOCKER USE:
1. Each student will be assigned a locker at the beginning of school. The locker belongs to the school and can be checked by school personnel at any time.
2. Lockers will be assigned by the homebase teacher in specific areas where possible, and each homebase teacher will be provided with the locker number of each student in their homebase.
3. Students can purchase a lock provided by the school. Cost of the lock is $6.00. Only school locks may be used on lockers.
4. Teachers will not allow a student to go to his/her locker during class time unless it is an emergency.
5. Each student is responsible for keeping up with his/her own materials. The school will not accept this responsibility.
6. There will be periodic unannounced locker checks.
7. Students should use only the locker assigned to them.
8. Students should not place decals on the outside of the lockers.

BAD WEATHER DISMISSAL

School will not be in session on those days the County Board of Education deems hazardous to the safe operation of buses. Both local radio and TV stations will announce closing by 7:00 a.m. They will also announce reopening by 5:00 PM. the day before reopening.

DEBTS

All student obligations such as, but not limited to, book fines, materials checked out to a student and disciplinary obligations must be met before final grades are released.. An incomplete grade will be given to a student in each class until such obligations are met.

FIRE , TORNADO, EARTHQUAKE, BOMB THREAT AND LOCK-DOWN DRILLS

Fire, tornado, earthquake, bomb threat, and lock-down drills are held at irregular intervals throughout the school year.

CLASS INTERRUPTIONS

Classrooms should not be disturbed during the recitation period except in case of emergency. All interruptions must be cleared through the office.
Parents/Guardians or others are not allowed to send or deliver any type of gifts to school, unless authorized by the principal. This is in compliance with the county bus rules.

VISITORS

All visitors will report to the school office when entering, sign the visitor's register, and pick up a visitor's badge. In order to maintain the conditions and atmosphere suitable for learning, no person shall enter onto the grounds or into the buildings of public school during the hours of student instruction except students assigned to that school, the staff of the school, parents of students, and other persons with lawful and valid business on the school premises. Any person improperly on the premises of a school shall depart on the request of the school principal or any other authorized person. The principal or other authorized person has complete authority to exclude from the school premises any persons he/she has reason to believe are disrupting the educational program in the classroom or in the school, to be disturbing the teachers or children on the premises, or believed to be on the premises for the purpose of committing an illegal act. Law enforcement officials may be called if the situation warrants such measures. Students may not bring non-student siblings to school. Requests to bring out-of-town visitors to school must be submitted to the principal. Parents/guardians can only enter hallways or classrooms after making an appointment at least one day in advance unless in the case of an emergency.

CORRIDOR BEHAVIOR

The student should make a habit of walking on the right side of the halls and not monopolizing the space near their locker. Be considerate of others who need to get to their lockers. If a teacher or visitor comes through the corridor when it is crowded, courteously make way for him/her. Be considerate of classes that are being conducted. At appropriate times, speak to the ones you meet in the corridor. Students must obtain permission from the teachers and a hall pass in order to be in the hall during class periods.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All school-sponsored activities, whether at school or away, will be considered the same as any school function, and the same conduct and rules will apply as if it were a regular school class. Any misbehavior or violation of school rules will be dealt with in the same manner as would be dealt with in school.

DRESS AND GROOMING

This is largely a matter of individual choice; however, students must comply with safety and health regulations. Therefore, attire , grooming , or personal hygiene must not cause disruption to the school program. It should also be recognized that appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. The wearing of hats, caps, or heavy chains will not be allowed in the building and will be confiscated and kept in the principal's office. Students who wear clothing that interferes with the educational process, which includes articles of clothing that advertise or promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, nudity, satanic or demonic cults, profanity, or violence, short tops that expose the abdomen, short shorts, shirts with no sleeves that expose the breast or chest area and sagging pants, will be asked to change. Discoloration of any body part, including hair, will result in that student being sent home.

MEDICATION

Medication shall be administered only when the student's health requires that it be given during school hours. IT IS THE PARENT\GUARDIAN'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BRING THE MEDICATION TO SCHOOL AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED MEDICATION WHEN TREATMENT IS COMPLETED. ALL MEDICATION MUST BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. Loose pills will not be allowed. The pharmacy label must include the following information; name of student, prescription number, name of medication and dosage, administration route or other directions, date, licensed prescriber's name, pharmacy name, address and phone number. All non-prescription medications must be labeled properly when sent to school by the parent in the original container with the child's name affixed to the container. No more than one month's supply of any medication should be brought to the school office. No phone orders from parents/guardians for medication will be accepted. All medication must have appropriate "permission to give" forms filled out and signed by parents. All long term medication will require a doctor's signature. At no time will medication be allowed on the school bus except for those the school nurse deems emergency medications.

WEST CARROLL PEDICULOSIS(LICE) CONTROL POLICY

A. Each teacher must be alert to recognize the symptoms of pediculosis.
B. Students exhibiting symptoms will be inspected to verify the presence of head lice or nits.
C. The principal, counselor, or school nurse will notify parents immediately and send the student home with instructions for treatment.
D. Parents of the student in contact with the infected student must be sent a letter of notification asking for cooperation in checking their child to help keep the condition under control.
E. Before returning to school, there must be proof of treatment sent or brought to school. Labels from used medicine, statement from health department, or a statement from a private physician may serve as proof.
F. The student will be examined before readmittance.
G. Any student who still has nits or lice will not be allowed to reenter until further treatment has been done. Should the student be at school with no transportation back home, the parents will be notified to come immediately and pick up the student so there will be no threat of spreading the condition.
H. Extreme cases or multiple cases may be reported to the Department of Human Services.
I. Other than normal class inspection, two adults shall be present during the inspection of individual students.
J. The privacy of the students shall be respected.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is important, and parents are expected to supervise and encourage their child to complete and return all assignments. Assignment notebooks are encouraged for students to record assigned work. Teachers will collaborate at grade levels to assign the appropriate amount of homework. Credit will be given for all homework completed. Graded homework will be returned to students as soon as possible. NO HOMEWORK will be given on weekends. (Exception: Projects will be given with an extended amount of time to complete.) Reasons for homework: 1. It teaches responsibility. 2. Students learn time management. 3. Students learn how to set goals. 4. Homework teaches self discipline. 5. Homework reinforces the objective(s) taught. Consequences: Students will be required to attend homework detention to make up homework for 75% of the grade. If homework is still not received, the student will attend homework detention for 50% of the grade. If homework has not been turned in at this point, then the student will be required to attend after-school detention, Saturday school, and in-school suspension until the homework is completed.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Discipline of students will be handled by classroom teachers except in cases that are serious or chronic. A student invites disciplinary action anytime he/she creates a disturbance that will take the teacher's attention away from teaching. No one student or group of students will be allowed to distract the teacher from the entire class. Any action by a student that does not reflect credit on the whole school program should be corrected by the best means. Discipline is a means of protecting the interest of the entire school and at the same time, assisting students in self-improvement. Disciplinary action administered by school officials is intended to be corrective rather than punitive in nature. Measures employed by school officials for disciplinary reasons include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conferences (student/teacher) concerning the offense
Break Detention
Referral to guidance counselor and/or principal
Conference with parents
Corporal punishment
After- school detention -- Prior notice will be given.
Saturday detention -- Prior notice will be given.
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension -- Prior notice will be given.
Expulsion -- Prior notice will be given.
Remandment to an alternative educational setting -- Prior notice will be given.
Before any disciplinary action is taken the student will be advised of the nature of his/her misconduct, questioned about it, and allowed to give an explanation. The method of discipline employed depends on the nature of the offense, the past disciplinary record of the student, as well as, other factors. Students who conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen, and who respect the rights of others seldom create disciplinary problems. The disciplinary log system will be used to provide structure for corrective action, as well as, to indicate to students and parents the relative seriousness of various acts of misbehavior. Parents will be contacted by phone or by a note sent home when an offense has occurred. Below are listed the offenses that will be recorded
on the disciplinary log.

Offense Disciplinary Action
01. ATTENDANCE RELATED
a. Truancy See Attendance Policy

b. Tardiness 1st & 2nd offense - verbal warning
3rd & 4th offense - break detention
5th & 6th offense - after-school detention
7th offense and over - Saturday detention

c. Leaving school premises 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
2nd offense - Saturday detention
3rd offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
4th offense - 2 day out-of-school suspension
5th offense - remand to alternative educational setting

d. Cutting or leaving class 1st offense - break detention
2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school-detention
(also zero grade for any school work missed)
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense and over - ISS

e. Absenteeism See Attendance Policy

f. Trespassing on school grounds Contact legal authorities
while on suspension/expulsion

02. IMMORAL/DISREPUTABLE CONDUCT
a. Profanity/vulgarity 1st & 2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school-detention
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense - ISS
5th offense and over - 1 day out-of-school suspension

b. Sexual harassment/verbal, written, 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school-detention
or physical action/gestures of a 2nd offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
sexual nature 3rd offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
4th offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
5th offense - remanded to an alternative educational setting

c. Lewd behavior/indecent exposure 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school-detention
2nd offense - Saturday detention
3rd offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
4th offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
5th offense - remanded to an alternative educational setting

d. Public display of affection 1st offense - verbal warning
2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense - ISS
5th offense and over - 1 day out-of-school suspension

e. Possession of pornographic material 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
2nd offense - Saturday detention
3rd offense - ISS
4th offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
5th offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
6th offense - remanded to an alternative educational setting

f. Misuse of computer 1st offense - verbal warning & loss of computer privileges for 1 week
2nd offense - corporal punishment or after school detention & loss of computer privileges for 2 weeks
3rd offense - Saturday detention & loss of computer privileges for 3 weeks
4th offense - ISS & no computer privileges
5th offense and over - 1 day out-of-school suspension

g. Lying/Cheating 1st offense - break detention
2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense - ISS
5th offense and over - 1 day out-of-school suspension

03. VIOLENCE/THREATENED VIOLENCE
a. Battery(includes sexual battery) Contact legal authorities
b. Assault against staff, teacher, or Contact legal authorities
student
c. Robbery i.e. extortion of lunch 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
money 2nd offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
3rd offense - contact legal authorities

d. Threat(physical or verbal) or 1st offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
intimidation 2nd offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
3rd offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
4th offense - remand to an alternative educational setting

e. Homicide Contact legal authorities
f. Kidnapping Contact legal authorities
g. Gang/Hate related violence or 1st offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
intimidation 2nd offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
3rd offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
4th offense - contact legal authorities

04. FIGHTING AMONG STUDENTS
a. Fighting 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
2nd offense - Saturday detention
3rd offense - ISS
4th offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
5th offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
6th offense - remand to an alternative educational setting

b. Inciting other students to create a 1st offense - break detention
disturbance 2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense - ISS
5th offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
6th offense - remand to an alternative educational setting

c. Disorderly conduct 1st offense - break detention
2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense - ISS
5th offense and over - 1 day out-of-school suspension

d. Gang/Hate related fights 1st offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
2nd offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
3rd offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
4th offense - remand to an alternative educational setting

05. WILLFUL DAMAGE OF PROPERTY (PERSONAL AND PUBLIC)
a. Damaging school property Corporal punishment or after-school detention & payment for repairs or replacement
b. Bomb threat Contact legal authorities
c. Arson Contact legal authorities
d. Tampering/setting off fire alarm See state regulations
e. Vandalism Contact legal authorities

06. DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
a. Possession/Use of alcoholic beverages See use of alcohol
b. Distribution/Sale/Purchase of alcoholic See use of alcohol
beverages

07. POSSESSION/USE OF DRUGS(ILLEGAL) (ZERO TOLERANCE)
a. Possession/Use of illegal drugs See Zero Tolerance Offense(drugs)
b. Purchase/Sale/Distribution of illegal See Zero Tolerance Offense(drugs)
drugs
c. Under the influence of drugs See Zero Tolerance Offense(drugs)
d. Possession of drug devices See Zero Tolerance Offense(drugs)

08. THEFT/EXTORTION(SCHOOL BUILDING OR ACTIVITIES)
a. Petty theft 1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
b. Possession of stolen property 2nd offense - Saturday detention
c. Extortion 3rd offense - ISS
4th offense and over - 1 day out-of-school suspension and contact legal authorities

d. Breaking and entering/Burglary Contact legal authorities
e. Larceny/theft Contact legal authorities
f. Motor vehicle theft Contact legal authorities

09. POSSESSION/USE OF TOBACCO(SCHOOL BUILDING OR ACTIVITIES OR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION)
See Zero Tolerance Offense(tobacco)
a. Possession/Use of tobacco or tobacco 1st offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
products 2nd offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
b. Distribution/ Sale of tobacco or 3rd offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
tobacco products 4th offense - remand to alternative educational setting

10. POSSESSION/USE OF FIREARMS(ZERO TOLERANCE)
a. Possession/Use of all kinds of firearms See Zero Tolerance Offense(firearms)
b. Possession of operable or inoperable See Zero Tolerance Offense(firearms)
and loaded/unloaded firearms

11. POSSESSION/USE OF OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPONS(SCHOOL BUILDING OR ACTIVITIES OR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION)
a. Possession/Use of instrument or object 1st offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
to inflict harm or intimidate i.e., knives, 2nd offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
chain, pipe, razor, electrical weapons/ 3rd offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
devices, pepper gas, etc. 4th offense - remand to alternative educational setting
b. Possession/Use of fireworks or
incendiary devices

12. IMMUNIZATION
Action according to district policy & state law

13. GENERAL MISBEHAVIOR
1st offense - break detention
2nd offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
3rd offense - Saturday detention
4th offense - ISS
5th offense and over 1 day out-of-school suspension

14. DISRESPECTFUL TO SCHOOL PERSONAL
1st offense - corporal punishment or after-school detention
2nd offense - Saturday detention
3rd offense - ISS
4th offense - 1 day out-of-school suspension
5th offense - 3 days out-of-school suspension
6th offense - 5 days out-of-school suspension
7th offense - remand to an alternative educational setting

15. FAILURE TO SERVE DETENTION
a. Failure to serve break detention After-school detention
b. Failure to serve after-school detention Saturday detention
c. Failure to serve Saturday detention 1 day ISS
d. Failure to serve alternative detention 1 day out-of-school suspension for every missed day in alternative detention
e. Refusal of corporal punishment 1 day out-of-school suspension
16. BATTERY AGAINST TEACHER OR STAFF(ZERO TOLERANCE)
See Zero Tolerance Offense(battery)

NOTE: Principal or Director of Schools has the authority to change, add to, reduce, or extend any disciplinary action.

WCES GOOD BEHAVIOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Students who have no steps on their discipline log at the end of the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd nine-weeks will receive one hour break time. Students with no steps on their discipline log for the entire school year will receive the Good Citizenship Principal’s Award.

POLICY ON STUDENT VIDEO RECORDINGS

Video cameras may be used at West Carroll Elementary School and on school vehicles transporting students to and from school or extracurricular activities.
West Carroll Elementary School will comply with provisions of federal law regarding students records requirements as applicable in the district’s use of
video recordings. Video recordings will be considered for retention as a part of the student’s behavioral record. These will be maintained in accordance
with established student record procedures governing access, review, and release of student records.

TOBACCO FREE POLICY

The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education is committed to providing a healthy environment in our schools for all students. The use of
possession of tobacco, in any form, or tobacco paraphernalia, including but not limited to lighters, matches, pipes, etc., is prohibited
during school hours on school premises. Students may not use tobacco in any form while participating in school activities, even though they may be held
after school hours. This handbook lists the penalties for student offenders of this policy.
This policy does not apply to students attending sporting events, after regular school hours, at school if they are part of the general public.

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL

The Board of Education recognizes that the use, possession, dispensing and/or sale of controlled substances at school or at school-related activities, is beyond the usual misbehavior encountered by school authorities. Consistent with this determination, the policies below related to suspension/expulsion, due process, and state law shall apply and be extended in the case of disciplinary action related to students guilty of activities involving drugs and/or alcohol.
The following shall apply:

I. USE AND/OR POSSESSION

1st offense:
1. Suspension for a MINIMUM of ten (10) days
2. Findings shall be reported to the legal authority having jurisdiction.
3. A principal-parent conference shall be held with findings provided before re-admission to school.

2nd offense:
1. Suspension until the Board of Education meets in regular or special session. (If the board has not met after ten (10) school days, the students may return to school pending final disposition of the case by the Board of Education.)
2. Findings shall be reported to the legal authority having jurisdiction.
3. The student shall be required to appear with parent(s) or guardian(s) before the Board of Education for disposition of the case. The final action by the Board of Education shall determine the future status of the student.
The action may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Readmission in good standing.
(2) Readmission to school with one calendar-year probation.
(Probation status includes a suspension from all extra-curricular activities sponsored by the school including, but not limited to:
athletics, club participation, band, chorus, contests, graduation ceremonies, etc.)
4. Expulsion for the remainder of the school year.
5. Required attendance in a controlled substance education program.
6. Any other condition the Board of Education deems appropriate.

3rd offense:
1. Expulsion
2. Notification of the action to the proper legal authorities.

II. DISPENSING AND/OR SALE
1st Offense
1. Suspension until the Board of Education meets in regular or special session. (If the board has not met after ten (10) school days, the student may return to school pending final disposition of the case by the Board of Education.
2. Findings shall be reported to the legal authority having jurisdiction.
3. The student shall be required to appear with parents or guardian(s) before the Board of Education for disposition of the case. The final action by the board shall determine the future status of the student. The action may include, but shall not be limited to:
1. Readmission in good standing.
2. Readmission to school with one calendar-year probation. (Probation status includes a suspension from all
extracurricular activities sponsored by the school including, but not limited to: athletics, club participation, band, chorus,
contests, graduation ceremonies, etc.)
3. Expulsion for the remainder of the school year.
4. Required attendance in a controlled substance education program.
5. Any other condition the Board of Education deems appropriate.
2nd offense:
1. Expulsion
2. Notification of the action to the proper legal authorities.
EXPULSION prohibits successful completion of any curricular or extracurricular credit pending on the time of the expulsion. In addition, any student(s) expelled as noted above will, upon re-admittance using existing board policies describing the readmittance procedure, continue in a probationary status until one full calendar year has elapsed since the date of expulsion. Students expelled will not be allowed on the school premises except as they are members of the general public attending advertised public functions held by the school.

NOTE: Principal or Director of Schools has the authority to change, add to, reduce, or extend any disciplinary action.

WCES GOOD BEHAVIOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Students who have no steps on their discipline log at the end of the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd nine-weeks will receive one hour break time. Students with no steps on their discipline log for the entire school year will receive the Good Citizenship Principal's Award.

POLICY ON STUDENT VIDEO RECORDINGS

Video cameras may be used at West Carroll Elementary School and on school vehicles transporting students to and from school or extracurricular activities.
West Carroll Elementary School will comply with provisions of federal law regarding students records requirements as applicable in the district's use of video recordings. Video recordings will be considered for retention as a part of the student's behavioral record. These will be maintained in accordance with established student record procedures governing access, review, and release of student records.

TOBACCO FREE POLICY

The West Carroll Special School District Board of Education is committed to providing a healthy environment in our schools for all students. The use of possession of tobacco, in any form, or tobacco paraphernalia, including but not limited to lighters, matches, pipes, etc., is prohibited
during school hours on school premises. Students may not use tobacco in any form while participating in school activities, even though they may be held after school hours. This handbook lists the penalties for student offenders of this policy.
This policy does not apply to students attending sporting events, after regular school hours, at school if they are part of the general public.

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL

The Board of Education recognizes that the use, possession, dispensing and/or sale of controlled substances at school or at school-related activities, is beyond the usual misbehavior encountered by school authorities. Consistent with this determination, the policies below related to suspension/expulsion, due process, and state law shall apply and be extended in the case of disciplinary action related to students guilty of activities involving drugs and/or alcohol.
The following shall apply:

I. USE AND/OR POSSESSION

1st offense:
1. Suspension for a MINIMUM of ten (10) days
2. Findings shall be reported to the legal authority having jurisdiction.
3. A principal-parent conference shall be held with findings provided before re-admission to school.

2nd offense:
1. Suspension until the Board of Education meets in regular or special session. (If the board has not met after ten (10) school days, the students may return to school pending final disposition of the case by the Board of Education.)
2. Findings shall be reported to the legal authority having jurisdiction.
3. The student shall be required to appear with parent(s) or guardian(s) before the Board of Education for disposition of the case. The final action by the Board of Education shall determine the future status of the student.
The action may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Readmission in good standing.
(2) Readmission to school with one calendar-year probation.
(Probation status includes a suspension from all extra-curricular activities sponsored by the school including, but not limited to: athletics, club participation, band, chorus, contests, graduation ceremonies, etc.)
4. Expulsion for the remainder of the school year.
5. Required attendance in a controlled substance education program.
6. Any other condition the Board of Education deems appropriate.

3rd offense:
1. Expulsion
2. Notification of the action to the proper legal authorities.

II. DISPENSING AND/OR SALE
1st Offense
1. Suspension until the Board of Education meets in regular or special session. (If the board has not met after ten (10) school days, the student may return to school pending final disposition of the case by the Board of Education.
2. Findings shall be reported to the legal authority having jurisdiction.
3. The student shall be required to appear with parents or guardian(s) before the Board of Education for disposition of the case. The final action by the board shall determine the future status of the student. The action may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Readmission in good standing. 2. Readmission to school with one calendar-year probation. (Probation status includes a suspension from all extracurricular activities sponsored by the school including, but not limited to: athletics, club participation, band, chorus,
contests, graduation ceremonies, etc.)
3. Expulsion for the remainder of the school year.
4. Required attendance in a controlled substance education program.
5. Any other condition the Board of Education deems appropriate.
2nd offense:
1. Expulsion
2. Notification of the action to the proper legal authorities.
EXPULSION prohibits successful completion of any curricular or extracurricular credit pending on the time of the expulsion. In addition, any student(s) expelled as noted above will, upon re-admittance using existing board policies describing the readmittance procedure, continue in a probationary status until one full calendar year has elapsed since the date of expulsion. Students expelled will not be allowed on the school premises except as they are members of the public attending advertised public functions held by the school.
SUSPECTED DRUG ABUSE POLICY (Includes Alcohol)

The principal has the overall responsibility within the school for the disposition of drug-related incidents. All referrals must be made to the principal.

1. A student exhibiting unusual changes in behavior shall be referred to the principal immediately.
2. The principal, if he/she feels that drugs are involved, will notify parents or guardians and arrange for immediate conference with
them and the person reporting the student.
3. Any student suspected to be under the influence of drugs will be isolated from other students immediately. In cases where the parents or guardian cannot be reached, the principal will call the sheriff's department and follow advice given. 4. All information gathered from the investigation of each incident will be available to the police when deemed appropriate or necessary. 5. In any case, when proven to be under the influence, the user will be suspended. The regular due process and suspension procedure shall be
followed.

THE DRUG-FREE YOUTH ACT

THE LAW: The Drug-Free Youth Act (DFYA)

PURPOSE: To give anyone 13-17 years of age a driving reason to stay off drugs.

THE LAW SAYS: Anyone 13-17 years old adjudicated of violating Tennessee's alcohol or drug laws can have his or her driver's license taken away for one year or until he or she turns 17, whichever is longer. A second adjudication means the license is revoked for two years or until the young person reached 18 years of age, whichever is longer.

THE LAW: Simply stated, the law means that if you are caught anywhere, any time, doing anything in violation of Tennessee's drug and alcohol laws, and if you are adjudicated by a judge, your license will be taken away.

THE LAW: Gives youth another reason, a driving reason, to say "no" to drugs and alcohol.

SUBSTANCES: Roughly, that means drinking a beer, smoking grass, doing crack or any other drug or alcohol. You don't have to be driving to be arrested.

IT'S A FACT: Students need a strong reason to remain drug free. This Act gives them that reason because a driver's license is a symbol of freedom, of being closer to adult than child, the chance to do more things. Keeping or retaining a driver's license is a positive motivation to stay away from drugs.

SOME EXAMPLES: Students need to focus on the law. For instance, this law can apply if you are drinking beer at a party, or having a drink with the guys in the parking lot of the local fast-food restaurant, or smoking a joint under the stands at a ball game, or simply being in possession of drugs or alcohol.

WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS

Students shall not possess, handle transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon in school buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event.

Dangerous weapons for the purpose of this policy shall include, but are not limited to "...any firearm, explosive, explosive weapon. bowie knife, hawk knife, pocket knife, ice pick, dagger, slingshot, switchblade, blackjack, knuckles or any facsimile of any dangerous weapon."

Students who are found to have violated this policy shall be subject to suspension for a period of not less than one (1) year. The superintendent shall have the authority to modify this suspension requirement on a case by case basis.

When it is determined that a student has violated this policy, the principal of the school shall notify the student's parent or guardian and the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system as required by law.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of the West Carroll Special School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status of disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

It is also the policy of this district that the curriculum materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers, roles and life-styles open to women as well as men in our society. One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion and disability. The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and awareness of the rights, duties and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.

Inquires regarding compliance with Title VI, Title IX and section 504 may be directed to:

Director of Schools
West Carroll Special School District
P.O. Box 279
Trezevant, Tennessee 38258

The following people are available to provide additional information about any of the student and parent rights mentioned in this handbook.

West Carroll Primary School
986-8359
Claudia Argo, Principal
Angie Moore, Counselor
Sandra Crouch, Homeless Liaison for District

West Carroll Elementary School
669-3831
Travis L Carter, Principal
Sherry Cockrill, Counselor

West Carroll JR/SR High School
662-7116
Lex Suite, Principal
Dianne Hicks, Counselor
Phyllis Chandler, Counselor

West Carroll District Office
669-5005
Eric Williams, Director of Schools
Betty Wallace, Director of Federal Projects