Table of Contents Page 1

General Information

Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Mission Statement.................................................................................................................................................... 1

Philosophy of Western School District................................................................................................................ 2

Nondiscrimination Assurance................................................................................................................................ 2

Asbestos Management Plan................................................................................................................................... 2

Admissions................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Immunizations........................................................................................................................................................... 3

High School Administration/Office Personnel..................................................................................................... 3

Time Schedule........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Lockers....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Book Deposits........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Driving to School...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Vehicle Search........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Driving to the Career Center................................................................................................................................... 6

Visitors....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

School Bus Regulations.......................................................................................................................................... 7

Leaving School During the Day............................................................................................................................. 7

First Aid and Illness at School............................................................................................................................... 7

Medications............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Policy for Eighteen-Year Olds................................................................................................................................. 8

Voter Registration..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Student Insurance.................................................................................................................................................... 8

Student Pictures........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Telephone.................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Money/Valuables..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Fire/Tornado Drills................................................................................................................................................... 9

School Lunch Program............................................................................................................................................. 9

School Closings...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Parent/Teacher Conferences................................................................................................................................. 10

Withdrawal or Transfer.......................................................................................................................................... 10

Academics

General Information................................................................................................................................................ 11

Class Assignments................................................................................................................................................. 11

High School Test (HST)........................................................................................................................................ 11

Homework................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Make Up Work........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Report Cards............................................................................................................................................................ 12

Student Records..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Parent Internet Viewer/ E-Link.............................................................................................................................. 12

Grades/Grade Changes.......................................................................................................................................... 13

Final Exam Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Honor Roll................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Incomplete Grades.................................................................................................................................................. 13

General Graduation Requirements........................................................................................................................ 14