Wauseon High School 2016-2017 Student Handbook

FOREWORD This handbook is presented in the hope that it will provide a ready source of information which will be helpful in aiding students to do their part toward keeping Wauseon High School a school of rich and proud traditions. All students enrolled at Wauseon High School are held accountable for Board of Education policies as stated in this handbook. You are asked to read the handbook carefully and keep it so that it may be referred to throughout the year. INTRODUCTION Included in this handbook are some of the general rules for student behavior and rules concerning use of the building and its equipment. This handbook is by no means all-inclusive; common sense is expected to be used in all aspects of school life. The faculty and the staff of the school assume that young men and women who have reached high school age have also attained a maturity of judgment which eliminates the need for spelling out every rule of good behavior. Those few people who for one reason or another seem unable to apply the rules of common sense to their actions will be dealt with in a manner appropriate to the particular situation. MISSION STATEMENT Wauseon High School is committed to providing a positive educational environment with a variety of opportunities and experiences which develop the academic, personal, social, and career skills necessary for students to function as well-rounded, independent adults in our diverse, global society. To achieve these goals it is our intention: 1. To promote positive self-esteem in students. 2. To exemplify high ethical standards toward self and others. 3. To develop independent critical thinking and problem solving skills. 4. To encourage students to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens in our democratic society. 5. To enable our students to adapt to advancements in technology. 6. To provide extracurricular activities which will enhance a student's ability to interact with peers and the community at large. DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION The purpose of Wauseon Exempted Village Schools is to offer individuals, regardless of race, creed, color or socio-economic condition, the opportunity to progress in the development of their natural potential, in order that they can live a successful life in a democratic society. Education in a democracy is an ongoing process aimed at aiding individuals to develop an understanding of themselves, to develop the ability to become self-supporting citizens, and to develop the ability to live in harmony with others and within the established laws of society. In order to make satisfactory progress toward attaining these goals, the students need to acquire, within the limits of their potential, a certain body of fundamental knowledge, to develop desirable attitudes and ideals within the framework accepted by our society, to develop useful skills and habits, to develop aesthetic appreciation, and to maintain good physical health. We believe that within this body of fundamental knowledge the following should be included: 1. a thorough knowledge of the history of our democratic society and its heritage of personal freedom and civic responsibility;

2. facility in the use of the English language in both written and oral expression; and, 3. a basic knowledge of science and mathematics which will facilitate adjustment to the highly technical society in which we live. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

We believe that the development of the following attitudes, ideals, and habits is important: the application of sound principles of reasoning to the solution of day-to-day problems; an understanding of the function of the family unity and the responsibility of each of its members; a genuine concern for the welfare of others in the family, school, community, and society-at-large; wholesome pride in personal achievement and success; and personal habits which contribute to good physical health and wise use of leisure time for the individual and for society collectively.

The Board of Education declares it to be the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all children to reach their maximum potential through the curriculum offered in this District regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, place of residence, social or economic background, or handicap in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights Guidelines for Vocational Education; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The coordinator for Title IX compliance is the assistant principal of Wauseon High School, whose office is located at 840 Parkview Street, Wauseon, Ohio 43567; phone number 419-335-5756. The Section 504 coordinator is Angela Hill, School Psychologist, whose office is located at 840 Parkview Street, Wauseon, Ohio 43567; phone number 419-335-5756. CLASS OFFICERS 2016-2017 Graduating Class of 2017 President – Amanda Hammontree Vice President – Payton Lovins Secretary – Audry Lane Treasurer – Timber Kreiner Student Council – Carys Grime, Taylar Held, Cheyanne Wolpert, Aaron Speiles Class Colors – Yellow and Purple Class Flower – Lavender Rose Class Motto – “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” 2018

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President

Owen Newlove

Levi Krasula

Megan Carroll

Vice President

Ally Tefft

Aaron Harris

Harlee Floss

Secretary

Conner Hicks

Marissa Martinez

Marin Miller

Treasurer

Kyle Vernot

Anna Koenig

J.T. Hutchinson

Student Council

Avery Giguere Reagan Spadafore Everett Bueter Dawson Rupp

Mya Suarez Matt Gonzales Samantha Petz

Sean Brock Davon Ramos Delanie Rousch Macey Coronado

DAILY SCHEDULES Regular Day Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

8:00 am – 8:50 am 8:54 am – 9:44 am 9:48 am – 10:38 am 10:42 am – 11:32 am 11:32 am – 12:02 pm "A" Lunch 12:02 pm – 12:32 pm "B" Lunch 12:32 pm – 1:02 pm "C" Lunch 1:06 pm – 1:56 pm 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm

Two-Hour Delay Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 5 Period 4 Period 6 Period 7

10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:34 am – 11:04 am 11:08 am – 11:38 am 11:38 am – 12:08 pm “A” Lunch 12:08 pm – 12:38 pm “B” Lunch 12:38 pm – 1:08 pm “C” Lunch 1:12 pm – 1:42 pm 1:46 pm – 2:16 pm 2:20 pm – 2:50 pm

FACULTY DIRECTORY Mr. Keith Leatherman Mr. Ryan O'Dell Mr. Joe Allen Miss Amanda Aniolowski Mrs. Tammy Ankney Mr. Adam Baird Mrs. Katie Black Mr. Thomas Brady Mr. Mark Britsch Miss Elizabeth Brodman Mrs. Sherry Burke Mr. Chad Burt Mr. Don Clark Mr. Frederick Collar Mr. Michael Colon Mr. Travis Cooper Miss Angelica Dunsavage Mrs. Victoria Hanson Mrs. Jamie Heath Miss Kayla Heising Mrs. Kalli Hintz Mr. Matt Hutchinson Mrs. Laura Leininger

Principal Assistant Principal Social Studies Assistant Instrumental Music Intervention Specialist Spanish Agricultural Education Social Studies Wauseon Virtual Academy ELL Coordinator English Mathematics Instrumental Music Social Studies, Government Art Science Vocal Music Social Studies English Mathematics Multi-handicapped Athletic Director Family and Consumer Sciences

Mr. Terry Lind Miss Katie Miller Mrs. Kathrine Miller Mr. Brad Myers Mrs. Carrie Nofziger Miss Lynlee Reinking Mrs. Ami Richer Mr. Jason Robinson Miss Sara Rupp Ms. Susan Simmons Mr. Jordan Smith Mrs. Jenna Storrer Mrs. Rebecca Stuckey Mr. Chris Thomas Mr. Trent Thomas Mrs. Laura Vorwerk Mrs. Terri Westfall Mrs. Tatiana Wright Mr. Todd Wyse

Physical Education Computer Technology Science Business Education Intervention Specialist Multi-handicapped Science English Mathematics Intervention Specialist Intervention Specialist English Mathematics Agricultural Education Science Guidance Guidance Spanish English

ARMED FORCES RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS and STUDENT RECRUITING INFORMATION SEC. 9528. NCLB Act of 2001 ACCESS TO STUDENT RECRUITING INFORMATION Notwithstanding section 444(a)(5)(B) of the General Education Provisions Act and except as provided in paragraph (2), each local educational agency receiving assistance under this Act shall provide, on a request by military recruiters or an institute of higher education, access to secondary school students names, address, and telephone listings. CONSENT A secondary school student or the parent of the student may request that the student's name, address, and telephone listing described in paragraph (1) not be released without prior written parental consent, and the local educational agency or private school shall notify parents of the option to make a request and shall comply with any request. ATTENDANCE I.

BASIS 1. At Wauseon High School, attendance is a priority and is the responsibility of parents and students. Regular attendance is a positive factor, which develops habits of responsibility, selfdiscipline, and punctuality. Studies indicate that students with poor attendance earn lower grades, are less employable after high school, and are less successful in college. Prospective employers and colleges frequently request attendance information, which is part of a student's permanent record. Therefore, being present on school days (especially in light of the state testing requirements) is very important. 2. The following types of absences are defined here and further explained below: a) excused – absence deemed acceptable by Ohio Law and the Principal or his designee b) notified excused – absence receiving approval before the absence c) notified unexcused – notified absence, but for unapproved reason d) truant (always unexcused) – absence without approval from parent and principal or

his designee, result is application of penalty structure (see Section IV) II. GUIDELINES 1. School attendance is governed by Ohio State Law, which is very clear on this issue. All children between the ages of six and eighteen are compelled to attend school unless properly excused. Students that have attained the age of eighteen or older remain subject to all school policies and procedures if enrolled at Wauseon High School. 2. Only the following conditions constitute excused absences from school. Notification from the parent/guardian of the student must be received by the office within 24-hours of the student's return, otherwise, the absence will be considered unexcused. a) personal illness b) illness in the family c) quarantine of the home d) death of a relative e) observance of religious holiday 3. Examples of other absences which may be approved at least 24-hours before include: a) work at home – DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN b) driver's test and court appointment c) doctor or dental appointment of half day or more d) family vacation e) school sponsored educational field trips (including extracurricular activities) f) sets of conditions about which the principal or his designee has been notified and approval given at least 24-hours in advance of the absence g) college visit (limit three per year) 4. Following are examples of unexcused absences: a) working at home with no prior approval b) unapproved employment c) missing the bus d) oversleeping e) hair appointment f) car trouble g) individual recreation trips or unapproved family vacations h) no written excuse or phone call from the parent/guardian at least 24-hours after student's return from an absence due to illness or any of Section II B, a-e i) leaving the building at any time during the school day without permission of the principal, or his designee and parent j) any other absences classified as unexcused by the principal or his designee III. PROCEDURES 1. In the case of a planned absence (oral or medical surgery requiring one day or more, military appointments, college visitation, family vacation, etc.), the PARENT/GUARDIAN is to notify the school on the day of the absence before the school day begins, stating the reason and number of class periods or days the student is expected to miss. The principal or designee will approve the request if deemed appropriate. Failing to follow these procedures will result in an unexcused absence for the time missed. Planned absences the week before and during semester and final examinations and on state testing days are considered inappropriate in most instances. 2. In the case of daily absences (illness, etc.) the parent/guardian should call the school office (419-335-5756) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Voicemail is available for those unable to contact the school during office hours. No email will be accepted for a student absence. 3. In compliance with the Missing Child Law, if the school does not hear from the parent by 10:30 a.m. the school will try to reach the parent by telephone to learn the reason for the

student's absence. If the school cannot reach the parent/guardian by telephone, a card will be placed in the mail that morning notifying the parent/guardian of the absence. 4. The student has 24-hours from the time of return to school to have the parent/guardian call or bring in to the school attendance office a parent-signed note STATING THE SPECIFIC REASON FOR THE ABSENCE, the date or dates of the absence, and the parent phone number. The principal or designee then decides whether the absence is excused or unexcused. 5. Failure to follow these procedures will result in unexcused absences. Forgery (written or oral) of excuses will result in automatic Saturday In-School Suspension following contact with parent/guardian. 6. Students leaving school during the school day for notified reasons must report personally to the office staff and sign out. Students who arrive at school anytime after school has begun during the day must report personally to the office staff and sign in. The student is to then report immediately to class. The attendance penalty structure (see Section 8) will be applied to students who do not follow this procedure. 7. Additional procedural policies: a) Doctor or dental appointments or court appearances not approved in advance must be verified immediately upon a student's arrival with a note from the doctor or court official, or by documentation faxed to the high school (419-335-4228) by the doctor or court official. b) Arrival in office after 8:00 a.m. with no prior or immediate parent/guardian verification is classified as a tardy and is always unexcused. c) Arrival in office after 8:00 a.m. with prior or immediate parent/guardian verification is classified as an EXCUSED TARDY if approved by the principal or his designee. d) Students must be in attendance for four periods to be considered a half day of attendance. e) Students who become ill at school are permitted to leave only after parent/guardian have been notified through the office and the student has signed out. No student is given permission to take another student home or on an errand in a vehicle during class or study hall time. f) The attendance penalty structure will be applied to students who do not follow these procedures. g) Types of penalties applied to attendance and truancy problems are detention(s), loss of parking privileges, Saturday In-School Suspension(s) and denial of work permit privileges. Truancies of three or more periods could result in Saturday In-School Suspension. Continual truancy will result in referral to the appropriate judicial authority, if penalties applied at school (which might include suspensions and/or expulsions) are ineffective. IV. TRUANCY 1. Truancy is defined as a student's absence from any portion of the school day without the previous permission and knowledge of the parent or guardian and the principal or his designee. Truancy also includes failure to serve assigned detentions and Saturday In-School suspensions. 2. Students who find it necessary to leave school unexpectedly during the regular attendance time must report to the office, check out personally with a school official, and sign out. Anyone not following this procedure will be considered truant. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE FACT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS AUTHORIZATION. V. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The statutes governing school attendance are very specific and leave little option for school authorities to excuse children from school. Parent notes / phone calls will be accepted to excuse up to five-days per semester. A medical statement from a doctor will be required by the school / attendance officer for absences totaling more than five days during any one

semester (not to exceed ten days during the school year). Therefore, if a student is absent five days during the first semester, parent notes will excuse them. Anything over five days in a semester requires a medical note or the absence will be classified unexcused. When the second semester begins, another five days of absence are allowed to be excused on notes from parent / guardian before medical notes are required. A referral will be made to the attendance officer when a student has three unexcused absences. When a student has a substantiated history of truancy, and has been referred to the attendance officer during the prior school year, attendance will be monitored closely. Extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis for exceptions to this rule. Appeals should be made to the student's school principal. 2. The following procedures will be used when a student arrives after 8:30 a.m. and it is considered an unexcused absence: a) with the first unexcused absence the student will be given an after school detention to be served in the LRC b) with the second and third unexcused absence the student will be assigned to Saturday In-School Suspension c) each further unexcused absence may result in the student being assigned to In-School Suspension 3. Students are responsible to initiate contact with their teachers for arrangements to make up tests and assignments and must complete the work missed within three days (or within a time specified by the teacher's class syllabus) from the date of absence. Failure to comply may result in incomplete and failure of course(s). VI. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 1. A letter will be mailed to the parent / guardian of all students who have accumulated five absences during a semester. The letter will inform the parent / guardian that all future absences will be considered unexcused without a physician's statement verifying the reason for the student's absence unless prior arrangements have been made with the principal or his designee. The letter will also remind parents of the consequences of unexcused absences. 2. A letter will be mailed to the parent / guardian of students who have accumulated thirteen absences during a semester. The letter will inform the parent / guardian that any future absence could result in lose of course credit for the semester. Students are required to have 85% attendance per semester which requires no more than thirteen and one half days of absence. 3. A letter will be mailed to the parent / guardian of students who have accumulated fourteen absences during a semester grading period. The letter will inform the parent / guardian that the student has exceeded the maximum number of days absent to receive course credit. The student may file a reinstatement petition through the attendance office by the date indicated on the letter. It is the students responsibility to get the petition and fill it out and return it to the attendance office. 4. When a student's total absences in a class becomes excessive and, in the opinion of the teacher, are affecting performance, a letter may be mailed to the parent / guardian. This letter will put in place a process of parent/teacher involvement designed to produce regular attendance by the student. Consistent attendance is an integral part of a student's success in the classroom. Students who are frequently absent, whether excused or unexcused, are missing educational opportunities offered both by the teacher and other students. The loss of time and discussion offered through class participation can never be “made up.” Statistically, students who are absent more than five days a semester earn marks lower than those with fewer to no days missed. Parents will be notified when a student is in jeopardy of failure due to poor attendance. Excessive absences may result in denial of work permits, field trip participation. VII. TARDINESS POLICY

1. Excessive tardiness is not only unnecessary, but also detrimental to the educational process. Except in extreme cases excused by the Principal or his designee, all tardiness is unexcused. 2. The following guidelines are established for each semester grading period. a) All students who have not reported to their assigned classroom by 8:00 a.m. must report to the attendance office to sign in and then report immediately to their assigned classroom. b) The following procedure applies to unexcused tardiness during the first thirtyminutes of school. Tardiness after 8:30 a.m. will follow the unexcused absence policy as stated on page 10. - with the first unexcused tardy during a semester, the student will receive a warning - the second and third tardy will result in an after school detention served after school in the LRC - fourth tardy will result in a Saturday In-School Suspension - each further tardy will result in further discipline to be determined c) Any student who is tardy to any class other than first period will be admitted to class, but the teacher shall record the tardy as unexcused. Students in excess of two times of tardiness for the same class may be referred to the office on a discipline form, with detention being the penalty. Subsequent tardiness reported by any teacher for that student will result in detention, Saturday In-School Suspension and other discipline measures deemed necessary. 3. The Principal shall make decisions regarding attendance situations whether specified or not specified within this attendance policy. VIII. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT 1. All Wauseon High School courses require an 85% (no more than 13.5 days of absence) attendance per semester in order for students to receive credit for the course. This includes all absences except school-sponsored field trips. Students arriving more than twenty minutes late to class may be considered as absent from class. IX. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 1. Student and parent may be notified at four, five and thirteen days of absence with a request for a conference. 2. Student and parent may be notified of loss of credit at fourteen days (15%) of absence. 3. Failure of the administration to remind or notify parent or student of number absences shall not constitute a defense against loss of credit. X. REINSTATEMENT OF CREDIT If a student has been absent over 15% of the semester for medical reasons, the student will need to file a Reinstatement Petition with the assistant principal immediately upon notice of loss of credit. 1. If the administrator feels the petition is warranted, a conference will be scheduled with the student, teacher(s) involved, and possibly the parents. 2. The decision as to reinstatement of credit will be that of the administrator. 3. If the student has been absent over 15% of the semester for reasons other than medical, the student may also file a Reinstatement Petition. The completed petition must be turned in within the first week following the end of the semester for which credit was lost. The administrator will follow the same procedure as in 1 and 2 above. 4. Filing a petition for reinstatement of credit is the responsibility of the student. Petitions may be picked up in the attendance office. XI. PERFECT ATTENDANCE A student must be in attendance all day for every scheduled school day in order to qualify for perfect attendance.

BICYCLES All bicycles must be ridden in the street and must be parked at the east side of the building by the back pool door. Please use care and caution in riding and parking your bicycles. Use the racks and do not use kickstands on the black top. Be sure your bike is locked. PUBLICATION OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING Harassment, intimidation, or bullying behavior by any student / school personnel in the Wauseon Exempted Village School District is strictly prohibited, and such conduct may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from school. “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying”, in accordance with House Bill 276, means any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical acts including electronically transmitted acts i.e., internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or wireless handheld device, either overt or covert, by a student or group of students toward other students / school personnel with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure, threaten, ridicule or humiliate. Such behaviors are prohibited on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of: 1. causing mental or physical harm to the other student / school personnel including placing an individual in reasonable fear of physical harm and/or damaging of students' personal property; and, 2. is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student / school personnel. In addition to any harassment, intimidation or bullying behavior occurring on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity, a student may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and / or expulsion from school, for violation of this policy that occurs off of property owned or controlled by the Wauseon Exempted Village School District but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned and controlled by that district, and misconduct by a student that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a district official or employee, or the property of such employee. Students who have attained the age of eighteen or older remain subject to all school policies and procedures as stated above. Adopted July 6, 1976 Revised March 1983 BUS REGULATIONS Notice to students: The use of video surveillance equipment may be used in the investigation of violations of code of conduct. Students may receive discipline as a result of what is recorded. Students who are eligible to ride the bus are to do so in a quiet and respectable manner. You are to do as the bus driver tells you. Any improper conduct will be grounds for ejection from the bus and for providing your own transportation. Reasonable quiet should prevail on the bus at all times. Once a student is dropped off at school, he or she must remain on school grounds. CAFETERIA & LUNCH PERIODS The cafeteria opens on the first day of school. Breakfast is served from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m. only. The cost for a student breakfast is $1.40. The cafeteria is then closed until 11:32 a.m. when the first lunch period begins. Students are expected to be in the serving line at the start of each lunch period. Once the line is served, serving is not resumed until it is time for the next lunch period. The kitchen closes for the

day at 1:02 p.m. The cost for a student lunch is $2.45. The ala carte line will be separate from the regular lunch line and the prices vary with each item. No line cutting will be permitted. Good conduct is essential in the cafeteria. Those who cannot conduct themselves properly will be disciplined. Students are required to take their trays to the dish washing window and put all wast in the proper receptacles. Tables are to be left neat, as others will be eating at the same table during the other lunch periods. Food and beverages brought into the school for lunch are only to be consumed in the cafeteria. In cooperation with the Wauseon Schools' Wellness Committee and its wellness policy, carry-out and vendor-prepared foods are not permitted to be brought in and/or delivered. No students are to be on the second floor or in the classroom hallways during their lunch periods. Only the restrooms on the first floor of the front hall are to be used by students while on their lunch periods. All other areas of the school are off limits during lunch. CELL PHONE POLICY Students will be permitted to possess and use cell phones under the following guidelines. Cell phones may be used in the cafeteria during lunch periods and in the hallways between classes. Cell phones may NOT be used during each class period unless teacher permission is given. Cell phones are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the restrooms and locker rooms. The following cell phone usage guidelines must be followed by students at all times. • Students are prohibited from using cell phones to capture, record, or transmit the words (i.e. audio) and / or images (i.e. pictures /video) of any student, staff member, or other person in the school while attending a school-related activity, without prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording, or transmission of such words or images. • Students are prohibited from using cell phones in any way that might reasonably create in the mind of another student a impression of being threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed or intimidated. (See Bullying Policy) • Students are prohibited from using cell phones to transmit, forward or receive educational material that could be considered plagiarism or academic dishonesty. • Students are prohibited from using cell phones during Drill Situations or Emergency Situations. • If at any time an illegal action occurs regarding the use of a cell phone, the matter will be immediately referred to law enforcement. • The school district is not responsible for loss, damage or theft of any electronic device on district property. Any violations of the cell phone policy will be handled as follows: First Offense – The student's cell phone will be confiscated by staff, given to administration and parents notified. The student will receive one after school detention. Administration will discuss with the student about future violations and penalties of progressive discipline, such as Saturday School and / or InSchool Suspension. The student can pick up his phone from the office at the end of the school day. Second Offense – The student's cell phone will be confiscated by staff, given to administration and parents notified. The student will receive one Saturday School. Administration will discuss with the student about future violations and penalties of progressive discipline, such as Saturday School and / or In-School Suspension. The cell phone will remain in the possession of the administration until the parent comes to the office to pick it up. The parent will then be asked to sign a document stating that he/she has met with school administration and does assume full responsibility for future violations of the cell phone policy. Third Offense – The student's cell phone will be confiscated by staff, given to administration and parents notified. The student will receive one Saturday School. Administration will discuss with the student about future violations and penalties of progressive discipline, such as Saturday School and /or In-School Suspension. The cell phone will remain in the possession of the administration for a period not longer

than one (1) week. Student may pick up the cell phone from administration. Fourth Offense – The student's cell phone will be confiscated by staff, given to administration and parents notified. Administration will inform parents regarding the fourth violation of the cell phone policy as well as inform the parents of the following. The student will be assigned to In-School Suspension immediately for the remainder of that school day. The student will remain assigned to In-School Suspension for a duration to be determined by school administration. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS The extracurricular program is designed to add to the regular academic offerings of the school. All school policies and rules are in effect during extracurricular activities. Students should avoid becoming overly burdened by attempting to take part in too many extracurricular activities. Attendance requirements have been established by each group as well as other requirements for membership. Considering the amount of time needed to be spent on school nights for clubs, membership in no more than two groups is recommended. Students who fail to participate in the group's activities or to attend the meetings, will be dropped from the roll. A student may serve as president of only one organization a year. Students must be in attendance a full day of school to participate in organization activities scheduled after school unless there is a pre-approved absence such as a doctor or dental appointment. Students who have missed classes due to illness or unexcused absence may not participate in after-school activities. All school rules apply as stated in the handbook. All students are encouraged to participate in the many clubs and activities that are available in our school. However, limit your choice to one or two so that you may be an active participant rather than simply being able to claim membership. No member of a school organization can commit any funds of that organization without prior approval of the advisor or coach. In doing so, that member assumes all responsibility for that commitment. Art Club – General purpose: to broaden students' personal exposure in visual arts, to strengthen students' skills through seeing and doing, to encourage the concept that art is a community service, to promote the general education of the community through student participation, and to be responsible in setting up the spring arts festival. Chief Staff - The Chief staff produces the yearbook for Wauseon High School. Students gain experience in photography, writing, page layout, and selling advertisements. Wauseon FFA Chapter – The primary aim of the FFA is the development of agriculture leadership, personal growth, and career development and citizenship. The FFA chapter has monthly meetings, conducts various community service projects, competes in Career Development Events (CDE's) and participates in local, state, national and international field trips. Membership is part of being in an Ag. Science related class. Family, Career & Community Leaders of America – To help youth assume active roles in society through Family and Consumer Sciences education in the areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preparation, and community involvement. Girls' Christian Fellowship – The purpose of the Girls' Christian Fellowship is to bring together young ladies who have a common desire to be of service to their families, their school, and their community. Every female student enrolled in Wauseon High School is invited to join. National Honor Society – This is an organization made up of honor students. Full membership may be granted to qualifying juniors and seniors and probationary membership may be granted to sophomores who have attained a GPA of 3.7 or higher. The scholastic average must be a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. An “A”

counts 4 points; a “B” 3 points; a “C” 2 points; and a “D” 1 point. The club is organized with a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These students are sent an invitation to apply for membership once they meet the GPA requirement. Once all applications are received, a teacher survey is distributed for each teacher to rate students' character, service and leadership qualities. A faculty panel then makes the final decision by looking at activity sheets provided by the students; responses from teachers; and rigor of their high school class schedules. Once they are admitted as members, they must maintain the 3.500 GPA or risk probation and possible dismissal if the GPA drop is not remedied. Members are required to perform a minimum of 15 hours of service to be regarded as a member of the National Honor Society in good standing. Not fulfilling this requirement may lead to probation, dismissal and not receiving honor cords for the graduation ceremonies. This is 15 hours per school year, where acceptable dates of service are from June 1, during the summer preceding the school year, to the last Friday in April. Seniors who are inducted into the chapter must show verification of at least 8 service hours for that school year. Appropriate volunteer opportunities that would meet requirements include service to the economically disadvantaged, the disabled, the elderly, children or projects that support the entire community. Students must not perform their service as a requirement for another club or organization and can not receive payment for such services. However, students volunteering their time where ALL funds that are raised go to charity will be accepted. Service hours can not be performed for family members or close neighbors, (i.e. cutting the grass for Grandma or babysitting a little brother). A listing with acceptable service opportunities is available to each student. Science Club – The purpose of this organization shall be to create a greater interest in science through demonstrations, informal discussions, science projects, visiting speakers, tours of area industries, and visits to major museums. Spanish Club – The objective of Spanish Club is to promote interest in the culture of the Spanish speaking countries and promote the use of Spanish language. Speech Team – The speech team is dedicated to the development of the student through speech activities among Ohio High School Speech League and National Forensic League schools. Speech team participants develop poise, confidence, discipline, and self-esteem. The team will travel to 8 – 12 tournaments on Saturday mornings during the year, including trips to the state and national tournaments. Student Council – The general purpose: to provide citizenship training through democratic processes for all students of Wauseon High School; to cooperate with the faculty and administration in promoting the general welfare of the school; to encourage and aid all activities of the school; and to maintain and further school spirit in every possible way. COLLEGE VISITATION As juniors and seniors become actively involved in seeking an institution at which to further their education beyond high school, it is advisable to visit such institutions before making a final decision. If at all possible, these visits should be arranged on Saturdays. However, if this is not possible, students may use a school day (remembering that such visits will be considered inappropriate the week before and during finals and during any scheduled state testing days) to visit. Students must be passing all classes; all work must be up-to-date; and there should be no discipline issues in need of resolution. All visits must be completed by May 1. To do so, it is necessary that the student: 1. Pick up a collect visitation form in the guidance office and have it signed by his / her parent. 2. Have all of his / her teachers sign the teacher section of the form. 3. Return the completed form to the guidance office at least 24 hours before the visitation day. 4. Produce a signed document from the college admissions office upon return to school. ** A student is limited to three such college visits.

COMPUTER NETWORK & INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY & AGREEMENT The Wauseon School District is pleased to make available to students and staff access to interconnected computer systems within the District and to the Internet, the worldwide network that provides various means of accessing significant educational materials and opportunities. In order for the School District to be able to continue to make its computer network and internet access available, all users must take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use of this access. Users must understand that one user's misuse of the network and internet access may jeopardize the ability of all to enjoy such access. While the School's teachers and other staff will make reasonable efforts to supervise student use of network and internet access, they must have student cooperation exercising and promoting responsible use of this access. Below is the Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement (“Policy and Agreement”) of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District and the Data Acquisition Site that provides internet access to the School District. Upon reviewing, signing, and returning this Policy and Agreement as the users have been directed each user will be given the opportunity to enjoy internet access at School and is agreeing to follow the policy. If a student is under 18 years of age, he / she must have his / her parent / guardians read and sign the policy. The School District cannot provide access to any student, who, if 18 or older, fails to sign and submit the Policy to School as directed or, if under 18, does not return the Policy and Agreement as directed with the signatures of the student and his / her parents / guardians. Listed below are the provisions of your agreement regarding computer network and internet use. If you have any questions about these provisions, you should contact the person at your school that is designated as the one to whom you can direct your questions. If any user violates this Policy and Agreement, the user's access will be denied, if not already provided or withdrawn and he/she may be subject to additional disciplinary action. Purpose and Need Effective performance of computer and telecommunications networks, whether local or global, relies upon end users adhering to established standards of proper conduct. The following guidelines define the responsibilities of Wauseon Exempted Village School employees and students using network and internet resources provided by public funds. In general, this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of technology resources. If a user violates any of thee provisions, his or her access to the school division telecommuting resources will be denied and disciplinary action will be taken. This resource, as with any other public resource, demands those entrusted with the privilege of its use be accountable. USE OF THE WAUSEON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. Acceptable Use Policy All users of school division provided internet services, including electronic communication, must comply with the following standards of acceptable use: 1. Use of technology resources must support educational objectives and be consistent with the mission of the Wauseon Exempted Village Schools. 2. Users must abide by the copyright law, contract, and other local, state, and federal laws, school board policies and regulations, as well as school-based guidelines. 3. Use of technology resources for commercial use or profit if prohibited. 4. Use of technology resources for personal use is prohibited. 5. Internet accounts are to be accessed only by the authorized owner of the account. Confidentiality of passwords and user accounts must be protected. Individual users can be held accountable for

use of their account by others. 6. Intentional use of electronic resources to access or process obscene material, inappropriate text or graphic files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the network is prohibited. This would include, but is not limited to, electronic communications. 7. Users must abide by generally accepted network etiquette. 8. Users must abide by the acceptable use policy of any accessed network. 9. Teachers sponsoring student use electronic communications shall review with students the acceptable use polity and maintain supervision of students using the network. 10. Users will not post any personal contact information about themselves or any other persons. This would include, but is not limited to, telephone number, address, school address, etc. 11. Any inappropriate or objectionable material accessed at school will be immediately reported to a teacher or other staff member. 12. Users will not post false or defamatory information about any other person or organization. Any user disregarding the responsibilities will be considered in violation of the Wauseon Exempted Village School Policy. In addition to violating District Policy, users may be subject to prosecution under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Chromebooks Each student at Wauseon High School will be issued a Chromebook for educational purposes. Students will be required to pay a yearly insurance protection fee to cover potential damages to the devices. Please note that there is a difference between “accidental” and “intentional” damage as it applies to the insurance. Additionally, if a student accidentally causes cosmetic damage to a Chromebook, that does not affect the functions of the device, it will not be charged against his/her insurance. Cosmetic damages may also not be repaired, if they do not affect the functions of the Chromebook (accidentally cracking the bottom case, accidentally scratching the top case, etc.). Please refer to the technology page of the district website for frequently asked questions regarding Chromebooks, and for detailed explanations regarding damage, repairs, and insurance. COPY MACHINES The copy machines in the office and the library are for authorized staff use only. Only students who have had proper training may use the copy machines. Students with training must identify themselves to the office personnel to secure permission before using the copy machines. DANCE RULES 1. Any student wishing to bring guests from other schools must register them and buy all tickets pre-sale. 2. All students attending the dance must be at least in high school. 3. Doors close two-hours after the start of any dance. Some dances may open doors up to a half an hour early. 4. Once you leave the dance you are not able to re-enter at any time. 5. If no other guidelines have been provided for a dance then these rules will be followed. 6. All rules and regulations in this student handbook will be in effect at all times during any school related activity. DETENTION Teacher assigned detentions are scheduled by the teacher and must be served in compliance with teacher directions. Office assigned detentions times are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 until

3:30 p.m. Detentions are to be served when assigned, unless prior arrangements have been made with a school administrator. The only valid excuse from detention are illness and emergency. Outside work is not a valid excuse from an assigned detention. Not attending a detention may result in additional detention assignments, Saturday In-School Suspension, or discipline to be determined by school administration. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Disciplinary action is a penalty applied to students who have violated the rules and regulations of the school. The penalty can take such forms as verbal rebuke; detention; suspension from athletic teams, clubs, cheerleader squads, or other student activities; denial of participation and/or attendance to dances, assemblies, or special events; restriction to specific areas of the building and/or school grounds; denial of work permit, Saturday In-School Suspension, In-School Suspension, out-of-school suspension, and/or expulsion from school; denial of parking privileges; and assignment of tasks to be completed at the school. Students whose behavior disrupts the education of others in a classroom may be assigned to the office. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken as deemed necessary through consultation with the staff, principal, assistant principal involved. If a student accumulates more than four detentions in one-quarter for any reason, the student may be assigned Saturday In-School Suspension for any further disciplinary action needed that quarter. Accumulation of multiple Saturday In-School Suspensions per semester may result in In-School Suspension or out-of-school suspension. Failure to serve assigned disciplinary consequences may also result in progressive discipline. DRESS & APPEARANCE Cleanliness is a virtue and the pride of each individual is reflected in the manner in which he/she dresses. We believe that most students exercise good common sense in the choice of clothes for school. Since Wauseon High School is operated by public funds for the common good of all and for the expressed purpose of providing an educational setting that is free of disturbing influences and disruption, it is in the common interest of all to abide by appearance regulations that tend to encourage and enhance the educational setting of the school. The administration does not wish to be severe in its restrictions but does wish to reserve the right to question improper dress of an individual, to discuss the appearance of a student with the parents, and to require the improvement of the same. Daily, during first period (and any other period), teachers / staff members will determine whether students are adhering to the dress code. If a teacher / staff member feels that a student is not dressed according to the code, the student will be sent to the office for disciplinary action. Class time missed due to Dress Code violation is unexcused. 1. Students must wear some type of footwear with a sole on it. Sandals may be worn. 2. Hair must be worn in such a manner that is not considered unkempt, unclean, or impairing vision. Students are not to wear sprayed or dyed hair in unnatural colors (such as blue, pink, green, orange, etc.). Any facial hair must be kept neatly trimmed. 3. Hats are not to worn in the building. This includes hoods on sweatshirts. Outdoor coats or jackets are not to be carried into or worn in the classroom unless classroom temperatures warrant a need. 4. Revealing shorts, skirts, dresses or tops and tops that are low cut and / or have deeply cut arm holes are not to be worn to school. All shorts, skirts and dresses are to be of a reasonable length. Uniforms worn on game days or special events, with prior approval of the principal, will be exempted from certain dress code regulations (cheerleaders, for example). Revealing tights, yoga pants, or leggings worn by themselves are subject to dress code violation. 5. All tops, dresses, blouses and shirts must have sleeves which extend down the arm. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, sleeveless t-shirts, and sleeveless sundresses should not be worn to school.

6. Midriffs must be covered at all times. Any clothing that would allow under garments or inappropriate body parts to be visible constitutes a dress code violation, including but not limited to low cut shirts and pants being worn too low. Clothing determined by the administration to be too revealing, is not acceptable. If the shirt / blouse cannot be or does not stay tucked in, the shirt / blouse will likely be considered too short. 7. No ripped or torn clothing with holes that are overly revealing will be permitted. Clothing purchased with rips, tears, or holes is no exception to this rule. 8. The belt line of all pants and shorts must be worn at or above the waist of the student. Waist lines of students will be determined by the administration. Oversized clothing, which compromises the safety of students, is not permitted. 9. Sunglasses shall not be worn in the building unless prescribed by a physician. 10. No visible body, facial or tongue piercing is permitted with the exception of ears. In addition, efforts to cover up the pierced jewelry with the use of such things as Band-Aids will not be permitted. This will be strictly enforced and students will not be permitted to attend classes if they are in violation of this policy. 11. Clothes with illicit, suggestive or sexually harassing sayings or implications are not appropriate for school and should be screened carefully. Clothes naming and/or promoting tobacco, alcohol, or other illegal substances and / or their paraphernalia are not to be worn to school. 12. Any decorative style or item of clothing that presents a potential for being snagged or caught is prohibited. This specifically includes clothing with dangling straps, chains, or buckles. Safety pins, dog collars and chains are not to be worn. This includes wallet chains. Collars, wristbands, or bracelets with studs are considered improper clothes for school and not permitted. If in the opinion of the school officials the dress of the student is not appropriate, he or she will be sent home to change. If this causes an absence from class, the absence will be unexcused. Student dress does have an effect on the educational atmosphere of the school, and we hope to maintain a positive learning environment with this policy. DRIVING Driving to school is a privilege, and the school has only limited student parking available. All trucks, cars, and scooters driven to school should not be driven except before and after school. Student drivers are urged to use the utmost caution when driving. All student cars must display a Wauseon High School parking tag from the rear view mirror in the window. All motor vehicles should be able to pass a safety inspection. The Board of Education reserves the right to search any car parked on school grounds. All trucks, cars, and scooters must be registered through the office to park on school grounds. Registration will include a fee and a signed statement by parents giving approval for students to drive. Students who drive on school grounds without registering their cars or parking in areas other than designated student parking may be fined, towed, or could lose their driving privileges. Automobiles parked on school property may be searched by the canine dog force for contraband (drugs, alcohol, stolen items, etc.). School officials have the right to search a vehicle parked on school property if there is reasonable suspicion of illegal items being in the vehicle. 1. All cars must be parked in student designated parking areas. 2. Students may park only in the far east and west parking lots. Students are not to park in designated staff parking. 3. Students are not to park in the area between the boiler room entrance and the trash dumpster by the kitchen entrance at any time. 4. Smoking, use of alcohol and drugs, and the possession of tobacco, alcohol or drugs and their paraphernalia in cars or trucks on the school grounds is strictly prohibited. 5. Students are not to loiter in these parking areas at any time. 6. All cars need to be locked.

7. Trash cans are available in the parking areas. There is to be no littering. The Wauseon Board of Education is not responsible for cars parked in the parking area nor the contents of such. Procedures for parking lot violations will include a warning, a fine (including being towed), and losing driving privileges for one week, loss of driving privileges for nine weeks, and suspension of school driving privileges. EARLY COMPLETION In selected, legitimate instances, a Wauseon High School student may elect to complete graduation requirements early. This would normally occur at the end of three or three and one-half years of study. A student electing early graduation would do so to gain early admissions into post secondary school training, the military service, or to enter the job market. Early graduation is something that should be weighed very carefully. For most students, the benefits of attending high school a full four years outweigh the possible gain of early graduation. Any student wishing to graduate early must: 1. make application through the guidance office; 2. state reason for early completion along with parents permission; 3. meet all requirements prior to graduation date in order to participate in Commencement exercises; 4. meet the following application deadlines; a) October 1 – for completion at the end of first semester; b) February 1 – for completion at end of school year; c) June 1 – for completion at end of summer school. ** Students who fail to meet graduation requirements will remain in their present class status. To be reconsidered, the student must re-apply. EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION Every high school student must have a new emergency medical form on file in the office each year. This form is needed to protect the student in case of injury. No student may travel with a schoolsponsored organization or athletic team without an emergency medical form on file in the office. EXAM EXEMPTIONS There will be no exam exemptions first semester. All students will be required to take a semester exam in all courses regardless of their first and second quarter grade. At the end of the second semester, students may select two exams from which they will be exempt. They will only be able to select courses in which they earned an "A" both third and fourth quarters. Exemptions will apply to year long courses only. During semester exam days, any failure to show up for a scheduled exam, without prior approval, results in an assigned Saturday School and possible loss of credit for that particular course. In other words, missing an exam may result in an F grade for the semester in that subject area. This can be appealed directly to the principal within 24 hours. Students are NOT permitted to change their exam times for the convenience of their individual schedules. EXPULSION AND/OR SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL The Student Conduct Code and the Athletic Policy adopted by the Wauseon Board of Education point out the reasons whereby a student may be expelled or suspended from school or from athletic competition. Suspension or expulsion from school is very serious. A student who is suspended or expelled may not be permitted to make up work missed and will be excluded from all school activities during the

period of suspension or expulsion. This could result in a student failing courses and loss of course credits. In the final analysis, a student's entire school year could be placed in jeopardy by suspension or expulsion. Students may be expelled from school following the Board policy and Ohio and United States law concerning firearms at school. FEES Students are responsible for those fees covering materials needed for class assignments. Payments of course fees are a part of course requirements. Credit may be withheld if fees are not paid. Students who have outstanding fees owed to the Wauseon Schools will be unable to attend field trips or dances without special approval from the principal or designee at Wauseon High School. Fees are posted in PowerSchool. Accounting – Workbooks are to be purchased by students. American History – Workbooks are to be purchased by students. Anatomy & Physiology – Workbooks are to be purchased by students. Agriculture – Students will pay for materials used in projects they take home. Workbooks are to be purchased by students. Art – A fee will be charged for art students. Additionally, students may be charged for the use of surplus materials and unnecessary wasting of material. Chemistry – A breakage fee and key deposit will be charged to replace broken and damaged equipment. AP English – Students will be required to pay for the AP exam. English – Students will be required to purchase paperback books for classroom use. Family & Consumer Sciences – Students will pay for materials used in sewing and will be charged for loss or damage to any equipment in the FACS department. The cost of food prepared at school for taking home is charged to students. Physics – A fee will be charged only for damage of equipment due to unnecessary actions on the part of the student. Students are also responsible for Pay to Participate fees if applicable. Students will also need to pay Class Dues. FIELD TRIP BEHAVIOR In order to complement our educational offerings, students on many occasions have the opportunity to take field trips. As these are extensions of our school curriculum, behavior by students should be the same as during any ordinary school day, and school rules and regulations will prevail for such field trips. In special cases, decisions in regard to field trip participation by students will be made by the principal. Notes giving parental approval for the field trip must be on file at least two days before the trip. No student may travel with a school sponsored organization or athletic team without an emergency medical form on file in the office. FIRE DRILLS & TORNADO DRILLS Students must report to the assigned area for their class immediately upon the appropriate signal: intermittent gong for fire and continuous buzzer for tornado. Quiet and speed are to be maintained as students move to assigned areas. Necessary assistance should be offered to any handicapped persons. Most injuries in fires and emergencies are caused by panic and disorder. Anyone causing confusion or disturbance during a drill will be subject to disciplinary action. Persons initiating false alarms will be subject to state law. FIRST AID NEEDS

If you are injured in any way during the school day be sure this is reported to the proper teacher. Students in need of first aid must report to the office. If a student becomes sick and must use the rest room, the student is to report to the office as soon as possible. The office is to be notified immediately as to the student's absence from class. Remaining in a rest room throughout a class period without notifying the office may be considered unexcused. GRADE CARDS Grade cards are available upon request. Credits and transcripts may be withheld for failure to complete all obligations and commitments with the school (books, fines, fees, etc.) GRADING SYSTEM The semester grade consists of two nine-week grades each valued at 40% and the exam grade valued at 20%. Instead of using the letter grades earned for each quarter and exam to compute the semester average, the percentage grade for each quarter and exam will be used. For example, if the first quarter grade is 82%(B-), the second quarter grade is 81%(B-) and the exam grade is 70%(C-), then the semester grade will be 79.2%(C+). Calculated: 82+82+81+81+70 = 396, 3965=79.2%. To pass a class for the semester a student must pass two of the three grades. Two F's in a semester will eliminate a student from passing the class that semester. Incomplete grades must be made up within two weeks, unless arrangements have been made with the teacher. All incomplete grades not completed within the time limit will remain an incomplete permanently, and an F will be given for the semester grade; therefore no grade credit will be given. Homework / formative assessments will be no more than 15% of the grade. Homework can count less but not more than 15% of the grade. The teachers will provide a syllabus at the beginning of the year or semester to breakdown how each student will be graded in their classroom or area. The majority of the grade will be based on tests and quizzes given by the individual teachers in their classrooms. Tests and quizzes are referred to as summative assessments. Summative assessments can be used to determine what the students know at a given point in time based on the standards and benchmarks that are covered in the curriculum of any particular class. Grades will be calculated according to the adopted achievement grading scale listed: A+ = 97 – 100

B+ = 87 – 89

C+ = 77 – 79

D+ = 67 – 69

F = 59 and below

A = 93 – 96

B = 83 – 86

C = 73 – 76

D = 63 – 66

I = incomplete

A- = 90 – 92

B- = 80 – 82

C- = 70 – 72

D- = 60 – 62

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Unit requirements for graduation are derived from four sources. They are based on Ohio Law, Department of Education regulations of the State of Ohio, the North Central Association, and the Wauseon Exempted Village Board of Education. Your principal must certify that you meet these requirements before you can be awarded a diploma. The minimum academic requirement for graduation is twenty-one units of credit passed. Required Classes: English – 4 credits (English 9,10,11,12) Mathematics – 4 credits (including Algebra II) Science – 3 credits (Physical Science 9, Biology, Chemistry) ** Social Studies – 3 credits (World History, American History, American Government)

Health – ½ credit Physical Education – ½ credit Electives – 6 credits ** Environmental, Plant & Horticultural, and Veterinary Science may fulfill the required third credit of science. Ohio Core Opt Out Program Students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2010, and before July 1, 2014, may qualify for participation in the Ohio Core Opt Out Program. Eligible students may graduate without having completed the Ohio Core curriculum prescribed by state law. Students wishing to participate in this program must have attended high school for two years. A student wishing to participate and his or her parent(s) or guardian must sign and file written consent to the student's graduating without completion of the Ohio Core curriculum and acknowledgment that one consequence of failure to complete the Ohio Core curriculum is ineligibility to enroll in most state universities in Ohio without further coursework. The minimum requirement for graduation from high school under the Ohio Opt Out are as follows: English – 4 credits (English 9,10,11,12) Mathematics – 3 credits Science – 3 credits (Physical Science 9, Biology, Chemistry) Social Studies – 3 credits (World History, American History, American Government) Health – ½ credit Physical Education – ½ credit (2 classes) Electives – 7 credits The district retains the authority to increase these minimum requirements in compliance with state law. Under state law, the district may stipulate any of the following: • a minimum high school curriculum that requires more than 20 units of academic credit to graduate; • an exception to the district's minimum high school curriculum that is similar to the Ohio Core Graduation Opt Out, but with additional requirements, which may include the requirement that the student successfully complete more than the minimum curriculum listed above; • that no exception comparable to the Ohio Core Graduation Opt Out is available within the district. The student and parent/guardian must also agree to fulfill any procedural requirements stipulated by the school to ensure informed consent and facilitate orderly filing of statements required under state law. Additionally, participation in the program require the student, the student's parent or guardian, and a representative of the student's high school to jointly develop an individual career plan for the student. The student's individual career plan must specify that the student will do one of the following: • matriculate to a two-year degree program • acquire a business and industry credential or • enter an apprenticeship Wauseon High School will provide counseling and support for the student related to the student's individual career plan during the remainder of the student's high school experience. Physical Eduction Requirement Waiver Starting with the 2013-2014 school year, students who participate in interscholastic athletics,

marching band, or cheerleading for at least two (2) full seasons, while enrolled in grades 9 through 12, and as documented by the Athletic Director and High School Principal may be excused from the high school physical education requirement. Students electing such an excuse shall complete one-half (½) unit of at least sixty (60) hours of instruction in another course of study which is designated by the Board as meeting the high school curriculum requirements. Courses Classified as Business, Technology, Fine Arts and Science Business

Fine Arts

Science

Agricultural Business

Art 1

Physical Science 9

General Business 1

Art 2

Biology

General Business 2

Art 3

Chemistry

Accounting

Art 4

Biology Honors

Personal Finance

Band

Chemistry Honors

Acappella Choir

Physics

Technology

Concert Choir

Anatomy & Physiology

Advanced Technology Tools

Music Theory

**Environmental Science

Web Design

Music History

**Plant & Horticultural Science

Digital Imaging

Theatre I

**Veterinary Science

Multimedia ** Environmental, Plant & Horticultural, and Veterinary Science may fulfill the required third credit of science. Graduation Testing Requirements All students in the classes of 2017 must also pass the Ohio Graduation Test (or be IEP exempted) in order to receive a diploma. The following is an alternative for getting a diploma as spelled out by the Ohio Department of Education: Must pass 4/5 of the OGT, 10 points or fewer in failed section of OGT, 97% attendance and no expulsion from school, 2.5 grade point average in courses of OGT area not passed, must have participated in Intervention, and need letters of recommendation from principal and teachers in area that was not passed on OGT. If any portion of the graduation requirements are not met students will NOT be permitted to participate in the graduation Commencement ceremony. The classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 must complete Ohio's course requirements AND take seven end-of-course exams. Additionally, every student will have the opportunity to take a nationallyrecognized college admission exam free-of-charge in the 11 th grade. Students must satisfy graduation requirements by either accumulating the necessary points on end-of-course exams, scoring at the “remediation-free” level on a college-admissions test (such as ACT or SAT), or earning both an industryrecognized credential or license issued by the state for practice in the vocation and a “workforce readiness and employability” score on a job skill assessment. HONOR ROLL All students who are enrolled in a minimum of five classes and earn a 3.0 grade point average (or

higher) will qualify for placement on the honor roll each nine-weeks. HUNTING Students may be excused from school for one day of hunting if they meet the following requirements: 1. The student must present a parental note approving the absence by 3:00 p.m. two school days before the requested day of absence. 2. The student must have a good attendance record (not over three days of absence). 3. The student must present a valid hunting license (unless hunting on personal property, which should be indicated on the note).

INCLEMENT WEATHER Keep school telephone lines open for an emergency. Do not phone the school or phone school officials for inquiry into weather-related delays or cancellations! For school delay/cancellation updates, utilize Power Announcements; listen to radio station WMTR-Archbold FM 96.1; Channel 11 WTOL TVToledo and Channel 13abc TV-Toledo. It is the student's and parent's responsibility to listen to one of these stations. INSURANCE Our school carries a Student Group Insurance Plan that covers students for injuries from accidents at school or while coming to or leaving school. Accidents must be reported to the office promptly. By not doing so, bill payment is jeopardized. The present policy is renewable in September through forms distributed in homeroom during the first day of school. These forms are also available in the high school office. The school does not sell insurance; it merely makes it available to those students desiring it. This policy covers all varsity sports except football. Football coverage is available from the same company through payment of an additional premium. All participants in athletics must carry student insurance, or have a signed statement from the parent certifying other coverage. LIBRARY The library serves the students and the staff of Wauseon High School. Everyone is welcome to use the library, to ask for assistance, and to enjoy its benefits. The library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students may request to use the library before or after regular hours with advanced notice to the librarian. The function of the Wauseon High School Library is to support the instructional and educational goals of Wauseon High School's teachers and students through the effective utilization of print and nonprint materials. The library provides a setting in which students and teachers may browse, read, study and research. Library patrons are also instructed in the effective use of materials and equipment; in the library services; and in effective research strategies. I. PROCEDURES A. To use the library during study hall, students must be dismissed by the study hall teacher as a group and sign in at the circulation desk. Come to the library prepared. Students may not sign out to go to lockers. Students must be actively working on class work, homework, research,

or reading while in the library. Please clean up your area before you leave. Do not leave papers, pens, or any other mess behind. Students are to remain in their seats until the dismissal bell rings at the end of the period. B. Any student coming to the library from class must have a hall pass from the sending teacher and sign in at the circulation desk. When students leave, they must have their pass signed by the librarian and sign out at the circulation desk. II. POLICIES A. students are encouraged to use library materials while they are in the library. A variety of materials are there for student use, such as newspapers, magazines, books, encyclopedias, etc., and students are to be using such materials when in the library. B. Students may quietly, individually browse, read or research while in the library. When students are finished with library materials, they will return the materials to their proper places in the library or return them to the book drop. All materials are to be signed out or used in the library. Materials are not to be carried back and forth to the study hall. Current issues of periodicals do not leave the library. C. The furniture and chair arrangement is to be left in place at all times, and all library furniture and facilities are to be treated with proper care. D. Books are signed out for a two-week period and may be renewed. Periodicals are signed out for a one-week period and may also be renewed. Reference materials circulate overnight only and may be signed out at the end of the school day and must be returned to the library by 8:05 a.m. the next school day. E. Food and beverages are not allowed in the library. This includes but is not limited to water bottles. The library is not a place to apply make-up, comb hair, play games, write notes, etc. No cell phones, radio head phones or games on computers are permitted. Book bags should be placed on the floor. F. A student receiving a grade lower than a C in any subject, must be working only on homework while in the library. G. Computers are to be used for educational purposes only. No student is permitted to make changes to any computer desktop, its settings, or its appearance, play games, chat, stream video, or download music or programs as listed in the Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District. Students are expected to follow all guidelines listed in the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement. The use of the Internet is for educational purposes only. III. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES A. Students may not leave the library during the period for any reason except an emergency, and then special permission must be obtained from the librarian. B. Students may check out any reasonable number of circulating materials, provided they do not presently have library obligations. If there are any overdue materials, the students may not use the library facilities unless materials are either returned or renewed. C. Abuse of privileges or failure to comply with responsibilities will result in suspension from the library by the librarian or school administration. The suspension system is as follows. • first offense – five school days • second offense – ten school days • third offense – remainder of school year D. A student that has lost his/her library privilege may use the library from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 2:50 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the school day. The first semester offenses carry over to second semester. Students using the library with a class are expected to follow the library's policies. IV. LOST MATERIALS Students who lose library materials must pay for those materials as follows: A lost envelope with bar code containing a periodical - $4.00

A lost book – replacement cost as assigned by the librarian. Students who return damaged materials must pay the amount that is assigned. All damage fines and replacement fees must be paid before students attend the Homecoming Dance, the Spring Dance, and/or Prom. Graduating seniors must also clear fines and fees in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. LOCKERS Students are to use only their assigned lockers. The administration requires all students to lock their lockers. Students shall not use their lockers or property for illegal purposes or for storing illegal materials. Students shall not use their lockers or property in such a way as to interfere with school discipline or the normal operation of the school. This includes the storing of overdue library books or the unauthorized possession of other school property. Students shall not use their lockers or property to endanger the health and safety of other persons. Food and beverages, other than a sack lunch, do not belong in lockers and will be disposed of if found by staff. All lockers belong to the Wauseon Board of Education and may be searched as deemed necessary by designees of the Board of Eduction. Section 3313.20, Ohio Revised Code, permits the search of any pupil's locker and the contents thereof if the principal or designee reasonably suspects that the locker or its contents contain evidence of a pupil's violation of a criminal statue or of a school rule. Students are responsible for the care of their lockers and will be held accountable for damage. Lockers are not to be written on. LOST AND FOUND The lost and found box is located in the high school outside the chorus room. All articles found in or near the school should be handed in immediately, and when something is lost, the loss should be reported to the office. Please report to the office when something is lost and complete a lost/stolen form in case the article is found. MEDICINE Students who are on medicine must notify the office and the medication must be maintained in the office. PASSES Leaving a classroom with a pass is a privilege. Students out of the classroom during class time must be carrying 1) a written request from the office, or 2) their student handbook with the supervising teacher's approval documented in the hall pass section in the back. There will be a replacement fee for lost handbooks. Passes are issued to only those students who have earned passing grades in all classes the previous nine-weeks or semester. If a teacher wishes to work with an eligible student during the student's study hall, the teacher may issue a pass for the student before the study hall period. A pass indicates that the teacher who signed the pass will be supervising that student during the duration of the period. Passes issued by a teacher for a student to use the rest room are for that purpose only, not for telephone use, visiting other classrooms, or loitering in the hallways. Misuse of pass privileges will result in the loss of this privilege for the nine-weeks. PICTURES All students will have their pictures taken in September by the Lifetouch Picture Company. If students want to purchase their picture packet, they will have to pay at the time the picture is taken. The

school dress code applies and there will be no visible facial piercing in the photograph. Seniors may submit a photograph taken by an alternate photographer to the yearbook. This photo must be submitted to the yearbook advisor by the last school day in January. This photograph must be a “head and shoulders” photograph and adhere to the Wauseon High School dress code. If these guidelines are not followed, the Lifetouch photo will be used for senior pictures in the yearbook. POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS PROGRAM Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses while still in high school. If a student, while in high school, enrolls in college for high school credit, the home school district pays the college tuition costs from its state basic aid allocation. It is possible for a student to take some courses for high school credit on the college campus and other courses on the high school campus. The credits received from the college campus, as well as those taken on the high school campus, would count toward his high school graduation requirements. If after graduation from high school, the student elects to enroll in the college which he attended while a high school student, the college must award full college credit for any courses the student successfully completed. Colleges, universities and technical colleges establish their own requirements for admission to their college credit plus programs. By March 31 of each year, a student and his/her parent must complete and submit the Intent to Participate Form and have filed it with the high school guidance office. Forms are available in the guidance office. This will enable the student to participate the following school year. It is recommended that parents and students attend a special counseling session describing the advantages and disadvantages of the program. Announcements will be made notifying you of the meeting time and place for this session. Colleges also set their own deadlines for application to their post-secondary program admissions. If you want additional information about this program, contact the guidance department at the high school (419-335-5756). POSTERS There are to be no materials of any type posted in the building unless it has been approved by the office. ELECTRONIC MUSIC DEVICES / HEADPHONES, ETC Students' electronic music devices / headphones are not to be played / worn during class periods unless permission is given by the teacher. Students may use headphones in the cafeteria, during lunch periods, and between classes. Such items may be removed and turned in to the office if they are used at improper times. RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS Student responsibilities are expected but not limited to the following: 1. The appropriate books, pencils, paper and study materials are to be taken to every class, every period, including study hall. Students are not to be excused to return to their lockers during class time. 2. Students are expected to lock their lockers. Students are personally responsible for all materials issued them. 3. Students are to be in their seats when the tardy bell rings, and are not to leave rooms until they are dismissed by the teacher.

4. Every class will have a minimum amount of work required to be completed in a satisfactory manner prior to the end of the course. 5. The library resource center and study hall are extensions of the classroom, and the same appropriate behavior and study habits are to be demonstrated while occupying these areas of the building. 6. Students are responsible for those fees covering materials needed for class assignments. SAFETY GLASSES Several classes will require the wearing of safety glasses. This requirement can be satisfied by purchasing a pair to keep or by paying a deposit fee and getting it refunded when the glasses are returned in satisfactory condition at the end of the course. SATURDAY IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION 1. In lieu of out-of-school suspension, students may be assigned to Saturday In-School suspension. Saturday In-School Suspension is a supervised In-School Suspension program offered to permit students, who have violated the code of conduct, an opportunity atone for their offenses while still maintaining their educational obligations. 2. Out-of-school suspension, on the other hand, results in the student being in the custody of the parents for certain assigned day(s) and could result in receiving a zero in each class for those days with no make-up privileges, unless the student is to be assigned to an In-School Suspension. 3. Saturday In-School Suspension is held between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. in the high school library. The student must enter the building through the cafeteria doors at the rear of the building, door #13. 4. The only valid excuses from this Saturday In-School Suspension are illness and emergency. If not previously notified, parents must call Mr. O'Dell between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. on the assigned Saturday if the student cannot attend. Without prior notification from parents and approval from the assistant principal, absence from Saturday In-School Suspension may result in one or more of the following: additional Saturday In-School Suspension or out-of-school suspension. 5. Tardiness to Saturday In-School Suspension may result in one or more of the following: additional Saturday In-School Suspension days or suspension. 6. The student or parent must furnish transportation for Saturday In-School Suspension. The school will be open from 7:45 to 10:45 a.m. 7. The students must come prepared with enough work to keep busy for the entire two and half hours of attendance. Not having enough work, arriving after 8 a.m., being uncooperative, causing a disturbance, talking, sleeping, listening to music, eating, drinking, or looking at magazines or books that are not subscribed to be our school or public library are not permitted. The breaking of this rule will result in one or more of the following: the student being sent home, additional Saturday In-School Suspension days, out-of-school suspension, or expulsion. 8. Any Saturday In-School Suspension not completed prior to the last day of school will be held on consecutive week days during the summer beginning as soon as school is dismissed for the summer or will be served on the first scheduled Saturday School of the next school year. 9. Permission must be obtained from the supervisor to sharpen pencils, go to the rest room, or leave your seat for any reason. These situations will be minimal. 10. The high school code of conduct and dress code will be in effect for all students who attend Saturday In-School Suspension. 11. In case of bad weather, please listen to WMTR 96.1 FM for cancellations.

SCHOOL SPIRIT We cannot see or touch School Spirit. We hardly know to define it, and yet it is one of the most powerful forces in our school. It is in our teams, fighting hard and clean to win. It is in our students, in the halls, about the grounds, and in the town – proud of their school, backing its every worthy cause and protecting its good name. It is the determination to put honest effort into high school years and to get honest results from them. It is the courtesy and consideration always shown to classmates, teachers and to visitors to our school. It is the faith that we have in our school. School Spirit is a precious thing. Guard it to the best of your ability. Hand it on, untarnished, to your successors. ALMA MATER Let our voices loudly ringing echo far and near! Songs of praise thy children singing, to thy mem'ry dear. Alma Mater! Alma Mater! Tender, fair and true, grateful sons, with love unfailing all their vows renew. FIGHT SONG March the team across the field. Show them we are here. Set the earth reverberating with a mighty cheer. Rah! Rah! Rah! Hit them hard and see how they fall, never let their team get the ball. Hail! Hail! The gang's all here. As we march on to victory!

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY In the event of severe weather, each classroom has a designated area to which students go and remain quiet. These locations will be explained by each teacher to the class. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Ohio and Federal laws define sexual harassment as unwanted sexual advances, or unwanted visual, verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Such offensive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: 1. Unwanted sexual advances, including propositioning and repeatedly asking someone out for a date after it is clear that the person is not interested. 2. Explicitly or implicitly offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors. 3. Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual advances.

4. Non-verbal conduct: leering; making sexual gestures; displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons, or posters. 5. Verbal conduct: making or using derogatory comments, epithets, slurs, or jokes; making sexually based remarks about another person's or one's own body 6. Verbal abuse of the sexual nature; graphic verbal commentaries about an individual's body; sexually degrading words used to describe an individual; suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations. 7. Physical conduct: touching, assault, impeding or blocking movement. The term “sexual harassment” is intended to mean sexual harassment in the broadest meaning of that term in current popular as well as legal usage. When unwelcome activities described above of a milder nature occur, the best thing to do is to say you are uncomfortable with the behavior and ask that it cease. If the behavior does not cease, then the student should seek help through the school counselor or administrators. The student will be asked to put the complaint in writing and an investigation will be made into the matter. An investigation will be made by impartial and neutral people and appropriate sanctions will be imposed against any employee or student who is found to have engaged in sexual harassment while on or about district property, or in relation to some district activity. The investigation will include interviewing the alleged victim, alleged harasser, eye witnesses, and corroborative witnesses. If for some reason or another you believe that this procedure will not work in your situation, discuss the matter with the Superintendent. SKIPPING CLASSES Not attending a class puts a student at an educational risk in that class. Study halls are also considered as a class period, and students are required to report to assigned study halls with materials needed to study. The first time a student skips a class during a nine-week period, the student may receive two detentions. The second class missed (does not have to be the same class), the student may receive two detentions and may not be eligible for pass privileges. Further classes missed during a quarter may result in Saturday In-School Suspension or other punishment as deemed necessary by the Principal. Skipping three or more consecutive classes may result in Saturday In-School Suspension and immediate loss of pass privileges. Any time a student is reported missing from a class, the school may contact the parents or juvenile authorities. If a student leaves school grounds while skipping a class, disciplinary consequences may be compunded. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT NOTICE TO STUDENTS: The use of video surveillance equipment may be used in the investigation of violations of the Code of Conduct. Students may receive discipline as result of what is recorded. A VIOLATION OF ANY RULE WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION WHICH COULD INCLUDE PUNISHMENT, SUSPENSION OR EXPLUSION: 1. Disruption of School – A student shall not by use of violence, coercion, or threat cause material disruption or obstruction of any educational program as determined by the teacher or the administrator. Identification of classroom disruption may be established by the teacher. This includes unapproved visitors. 2. Damage of School – A student shall not cause or attempt damage to any school property or property belonging to a school employee or anyone connected with the school district, whether on or off school premises. There is to be no unauthorized fire on school property. 3. Damage to Private Property – A student shall not cause or attempt damage to private property on school premises during a school activity, function, or even off school grounds. 4. Physical, Verbal or Sexual Harassment – A student shall not physically, verbally or sexually

harass, threaten, or behave in such a way as could cause mental distress or physical injury to any staff member, student, or other person. This includes hazing in any form. 5. Firearms, Dangerous Weapons and Instruments – A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, or conceal any object that can be construed as a firearm or dangerous weapon or instrument. This list of objects includes but is not limited to: knives, explosives, chains, clubs and lighters or matches. Additionally, a student shall not use any type of school-related instrument or equipment as a weapon. 6. Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs – A student shall not possess, use, transmit, conceal or be under the influence of narcotics, alcoholic beverages, drugs, and/or look-alike (counterfeit) drugs or drug paraphernalia. 7. Tobacco / Nicotine – No student shall smoke, use, possess or be under the influence of any substance containing nicotine, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, a pipe, a clove cigarette, chewing tobacco, or use of tobacco / nicotine in any other form within sight of (500 feet from) the high school grounds/campus. This policy includes the use / possession of look-a-likes and related paraphernalia. As provided in 3313.751, Ohio Revised Code, it shall be a violation of this rule to use or possess tobacco in any form at any time, anywhere on school premises, after being transported to school by a school bus, and/or at any school activity regardless of its location. 8. Improper Conduct – Students shall not participate in activities such as loitering (including sitting in hallways during school hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) plagiarizing, gambling, hazing, forgery, truancy, tardiness, use of obscene language (verbal or written form), fighting, card playing, misuse of motor vehicles, school bus misbehavior, or sexual harassment, etc. 9. Repeated Violations – A student shall not repeatedly fail to comply with rules and regulations of the Board of Education or directions of all staff members during any period of time when the student is under the authority of the school. 10. Stealing – A student shall not steal or be in the possession of stolen property. 11. Emergency Safety Equipment and Warning Devices – A student shall not use or tamper with emergency safety equipment unless an emergency actually exists. This includes but is not limited to: fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, classroom door barricades, and bomb threats. 12. Public Display of Affection – Hand holding is permitted. Any excessive show of affection between students that attracts undue attention to them, shall be considered in poor taste and is prohibited. This will include: close body contact, kissing, hugging, and like action. Please refrain from such behavior on school grounds before, during and immediately after school. School is not the place for PDA. Violators will be referred to the office and dealt with accordingly. 13. Inappropriate Dancing – Sexually suggestive / inappropriate dancing has no place at a school dance. Administrators and chaperones reserve the right to separate, sit down, or remove students who participate in inappropriate conduct on the dance floor. 14. Cheating – Any student discovered in possession of another student's work, copying another student's work; copying directly from outside sources; in possession of a teacher's materials; or using notes (i.e. “cheat sheet” or “crib sheet”) may be considered guilty of cheating. 15. Civil Compliance – No student shall violate any Federal laws, State laws or City ordinances while under school authority. 16. Insubordination – Students not complying with a reasonable request made by a staff member or administrator may be considered insubordinate. No student shall fail to comply with any lawful instructions or requests of teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, principals or other authorized personnel during any period of time when he or she is properly under the authority of such school personnel. No student shall fail to provide information, or supply false information, when it is requested. Any action judged by school officials to involve misconduct not specifically mentioned in other sections may be considered insubordination. 17. Intimidation or Bullying – A student shall not participate in harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

In accordance with House Bill 276, this means any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical act including electronically transmitted acts i.e. Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or wireless hand-held device, either overt or covert, by a student or group of students toward other students / school personnel with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure, threaten, ridicule or humiliate. In addition to violations of the Student Code of Conduct that occur on school grounds or at a schoolsponsored event, a student may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from school, for violations of the Student Code of Conduct that occur off of property owned or controlled by the Wauseon Exempted Village School District and misconduct by a student that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a district official or employee, or the property of such official or employee. Students who have attained the age of eighteen or older remain subject to all school policies and procedures. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Official student publications (newspapers and yearbook) and other class work done for publication or display are a part of the school curriculum and remain under editorial control of school authorities. STUDENT RECORDS Student records are confidential and are protected by the privacy act. Only the school staff and the child's natural parents or legal guardians have access to the records. A divorce or change in custody does not change the rights of a natural parent to his/her child's records. The child's legal name must be used on all records. Directory information on a child is not protected by the privacy act. Directory information includes name, address, phone number, age, weight, etc. Parents may request that the school not release this information. STUDENT RIGHTS Board of Education Policy 5780/Page 1 Wauseon Exempted Village School District In granting students the education to which they are entitled, the Board of Education shall provide them with the nurture, counsel, and custodial care appropriate to their age and maturity. At the same time, no student shall be deprived of the basic right to equal treatment and equal access to the educational program, due process, and presumption of innocence, free expression and association, and the privacy of his/her own thoughts. Attendant upon the rights guaranteed to each student are certain responsibilities, which include respect for the rights of others, obedience to properly constituted school authority, and compliance with the rules and regulations of this District. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY STATEMENT & GUIDELINES The Wauseon School system recognizes the serious social problem of substance dependency. The family and school environment are very much affected by this disease. We recognize that the disease is primary, progressive and treatable, and we are committed to working to help all those who are affected. The school views the use of substances including inhalants, alcohol, and drugs as a serious situation. A student shall not possess, use, transmit, sell, conceal, distribute, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants, inhalants, (breathable chemical vapors that produce psychoactive, mind altering effects), or any non-prescribed substances of abuse. Neither shall the student possess, transmit or

conceal any drug or inhalant paraphernalia (including but not limited to hypodermic needles, syringes, water pipes, roach clips) nor counterfeit or look-a-like drugs of abuse. This rule applies in the school building, on school property, on school buses and during school-sponsored activities or events and similar contests or activities. Nor shall any student use or consume any alcoholic beverage, intoxicant or nonprescribed substance of abuse within twenty-four hours before the student's arrival at or return to school or a school-sponsored or related event or activity. Students participating or attending any schoolsponsored extracurricular activity must follow this policy and guidelines. Intoxicants and non-prescribed substances of abuse include, but are not limited to, inhalants, narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, cocaine, or other substance that may alter mood or behavior and/or adversely affect the student's health. Prescribed use of drugs authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed practitioner is not a violation of this rule. The following disciplinary guidelines may apply to violations of the foregoing rule: 1. Use possession, transmission, concealing or being under the influence of any intoxicant including inhalants, non-prescribed substance of abuse or alcohol. This also includes all look-alike (counterfeit) substance. a) First Offense • A suspension from school for any period up to ten (10) days, and/or possible recommendation for expulsion if circumstances warrant. • Notification of police department. • Conference with parents, administration, student and other school staff members as deemed necessary. • Counseling sessions as recommended. b) Second Offense • Up to a ten (10) day suspension from school and/or expulsion. • Notification of the police department and other appropriate action, including the filing of criminal charges where deemed warranted. • Referral for assessment. c) All Subsequent Offenses • Up to ten (10) day suspension from school and/or expulsion. • Referral to court system. 2. Selling or distributing the substances, including but not limited to directly or indirectly providing or assisting in providing prohibited substances or items (alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, substances of abuse or drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs) to another person regardless of whether money or other items of value are exchanged may result in: a) Up to a ten (10) day suspension and/or expulsion. b) Notification of the police department and other appropriate action, including the filing of criminal charges where deemed warranted. 3. Before returning to school after suspension or expulsion, the student may be required to furnish a letter from a physician stating the student is physically and mentally able to resume his/her studies. 4. Any student who believes he/she (or a friend) has a problem with substance abuse, or is in danger or developing such a problem, is encouraged to seek assistance by contacting a teacher, guidance counselor or administrator. Asking for assistance with substance abuse problem is not a violation of the Substance Abuse Policy. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE The school grounds are under 24 hour video surveillance and are intended to preserve the safety and security of the students. Video surveillance is used at the discretion of the administrators and not intended to be viewed by the public due to security and confidentiality reasons.

WORK PERMITS Students under the age of 18 needing a work permit for employment may pick up the application in the high school office. Students who have poor attendance may be denied work permits. WAUSEON ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ATHLETE GUIDELINES AND CODE OF CONDUCT PREFACE To insure the highest caliber athletic program for the Wauseon Exempted Village School District, the Board of Education, Administration, and coaching staff of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District subscribe to these regulations and guidelines. VALIDATION The regulations and guidelines herein stated become effective July 10, 2000, and supersede all other regulations and procedures which have been approved by the Wauseon Athletic Department, and the Administration of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District. PHILOSOPHY OF THE WAUSEON ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The primary objective of the Wauseon Athletic Department is to promote the school system as an educational institution, as set forth in the philosophy of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District. In keeping with this primary objective, the Wauseon Athletic Department considers the development of the physical and mental growth of each individual athlete of paramount importance. Consequently, the athletic program of Wauseon Schools is open to ALL students who are enrolled, attend, and who meet the academic and citizenship standards of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District. The Wauseon Athletic Department shall endeavor to offer attractive and challenging competition for students seeking to be involved in its programs, however, the Wauseon Athletic Department program is in no way intended to be remedial or rehabilitative in scope. The purpose of the Wauseon Athletic Program shall be to provide a successful, efficient, balanced, and harmonious program of athletics, giving full consideration to the fundamentals of the pupil’s health, to emotional and personality growth of the student, and to good sportsmanship in the schools and community. The education-based athletic programs should provide additional experiences that may not be fostered in the normal classroom setting. However, participation in athletics at Wauseon Exempted Village Schools is not a right, but an extension to those that follow the rules of the Code of Conduct.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING RULES FOR ATHLETES I. PARTICIPATION Participation in athletics at the Wauseon Exempted Village School District is not a right, but an extension to those that follow the rules of the Code of Conduct. Participation in athletics at the Wauseon Exempted

Village School District requires that all student athletes behave appropriately at all times. Their behavior is a reflection on themselves, their families, their activity, their school, and their community. If student athletes engage in conduct on or off property that is felt to be demeaning to their role as participants in the athletic program, they may be denied the opportunity to participate in the activity. ONE SPORT ONE SEASON - A student may be a member of no more than one interscholastic team at any one time. In addition, no in-season athlete is allowed to participate in or attend an “out-of-season” activity that is organized and sponsored by any Board approved coach of that “out-of-season” sport. II. TERMINOLOGY A. ATHLETE - Any student in grades 7-12 who is currently participating, who has participated, and who will be participating in the future for any Wauseon interscholastic athletic team. B. SELF-REFERRAL - Athlete refers self or parent refers son/daughter to coach, athletic director, or other school official before being confronted by a coach or school official. Athletes are allowed one self-referral in their athletic careers. C. NON SELF-REFERRAL - Matter of public record (police log or report) or school official, government official, or student reported violation to a coach, athletic director, or other school official. D. INSIGHT PROGRAM - A program of drugs/tobacco/alcohol awareness presented by the school’s drug/alcohol coordinator. E. ASSESSMENT - An athlete involved in the Insight Program may be referred for an assessment during or following his/her participation in the Insight Program. An assessment must be completed through an approved drug/alcohol treatment facility. F. RECOMMENDATIONS - Upon completion of the Insight Program the drug/alcohol coordinator will make recommendations to assist the athlete in avoiding further drug/tobacco/alcohol use. G. TOBACCO-FREE LIVING PROGRAM - A tobacco awareness program presented by the school’s drug/alcohol coordinator. H. APPEAL BOARD - Members of the Wauseon Board of Education or a 3-member board designated by the Board of Education. I. SOCIAL MEDIA – Any electronic communications including e-mail messages, text messages, blogs, and websites. III. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY The Wauseon athlete will at least meet the standards established by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Bylaw 4 of the OHSAA constitution deals with scholarship: OHSAA Bylaw 4-4-1: In order to be eligible in grades 9-12, a student must be currently enrolled and

must have been enrolled in school the immediately preceding grading period. For the purpose of this Bylaw 4, Section 4, the term “grading period” is defined as the school’s Board-adopted calendar (e.g., six week, nine week, 12 week or semester) and does not mean an interim marking period. Furthermore, during the preceding grading period, the student must have received passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one-credit courses or the equivalent, each of which counts toward graduation. For the purpose of this bylaw, the term “immediately preceding grading period” refers to the grading period of the school which immediately precedes the grading period in question. OHSAA Bylaw 4-4-4: A student enrolled in the first grading period after advancement from the eighth grade must have passed a minimum of five of all subjects carried the immediately preceding grading period in which the student was enrolled. OHSAA Bylaw 4-4-5: A student enrolling in the seventh grade for the first time will be eligible for the first grading period regardless of previous academic achievement. Thereafter, in order to be eligible, a student in grade 7 or 8 must be currently enrolled and must have been enrolled in school the immediately preceding grading period and received passing grades during that grading period in a minimum of five of those subjects in which the student received grades. In addition to the eligibility requirements established by the OHSAA, to be eligible for any interscholastic extracurricular activity, a student must have maintained at least a 1.0 grade-point average for the grading period prior to the grading period in which s/he wishes to participate. IV. CITIZENSHIP A. The Wauseon Athletic Department expects correct conduct by the times in all the following situations: 1. Daily school activities and functions 2. Special school activities and functions 3. Practice 4. Athletic trips 5. Athletic contests

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B. IMPROPER CONDUCT - Improper conduct in any phase may lead to direct disciplinary action by the principal, athletic director, or coach: 1. FIRST VIOLATION a. Coach will handle (running, extra practice, etc…) 2. SECOND VIOLATION a. Denied game participation not to exceed 2 contests 3. THIRD VIOLATION a. Denied participation for remainder of season (loss of any potential awards) C. SOCIAL MEDIA- Participation on athletic teams is a privilege at Wauseon Schools. The use of social media by a student considered to be “unbecoming of an Indian” may result in discipline including suspension or removal from the team. D. HAZING - Hazing of other athletes or other students will not be tolerated and will be handled by the coaches and the administration. Hazing is defined as “to force others to do ridiculous or painful things as an initiation.” E. Serious offenses by the participating athletes which are punishable by direct disciplinary action

from the school office, may lead to denied participation of these athletes from that sport for a designated time period. This will take place only after a meeting of the head coach, athletic director, and the building principal. Direct communication with the athlete’s parent(s) is important and will take place if any disciplinary action is taken. V. ATTENDANCE Unless there is a notified absence cleared through the principal’s office, athletes must be in attendance all day if they are to participate in a contest or practice. Notification must be made by the start of the school day. Sickness is not a notified absence. In the absence of the principal, the athletic director and the coach will make a determination. VI. APPEARANCE An athlete’s appearance should show a positive representation of the Wauseon School system. The head coach of each sport will establish specific rules of appearance. VII. DRUGS - TOBACCO - ALCOHOL Drugs/tobacco/alcohol (including e-cigarettes) shall not be used by or be in the possession of any Wauseon athlete or support personnel throughout the entire year. Any violation occurring during the summer months will result in the discipline being applied to the first sports season of participation during the following school year. This applies both on and off school grounds. A. FIRST VIOLATION 1. SELF-REFERRAL - If self-referral is the first violation, the athlete shall not be denied the privilege of dressing for practices and contests solely due to the violation of training rules. However, the coach may impose discipline by controlling participation in such practices and contests. The athlete must attend the Insight or Tobacco-Free Living Program and follow all recommendations of the school’s drug/alcohol coordinator. 2. NON SELF-REFERRAL - Athlete will be denied participation in the specified number of contests: a. 2 contests: Cross country, Football Swimming/Diving, Track b. 3 contests: Golf, Soccer, Tennis c. 4 contests/points: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling Denial of participation in athletic contests may carry over into the next sports season. (e.g. - If only 2 games remain in the volleyball season, and the athlete is suspended for 4 games, the athlete will be denied participation in a proportional number of contests of the next sports season in which he/she participates.) The athlete must complete the season in order to count contests toward game suspensions. The athlete must attend the Insight or Tobacco-Free Living Program and follow all recommendations of the school's drug/alcohol coordinator. The athlete will be making progress to complete the program. B. SECOND VIOLATION 1. SELF-REFERRAL - If self-referral is the second violation, the athlete will miss the specified number of contests: a. 3 contests: Cross Country, Football, Swimming/Diving, Track

b. 4 contests: Golf, Soccer, Tennis c. 6 contests/points: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling Denial of participation in athletic contests may carry over into the next sports season. (e.g.- If only two games remain in the volleyball season, and the athlete is suspended for 6 games, the athlete will be denied participation in a proportional number of contests of the next sports season in which he/she participates.) The athlete must complete the season in order to count contests toward game suspensions. The athlete must receive an assessment and follow all recommendations of the assessment. The athlete will be making progress to complete the program. 2. NON SELF-REFERRAL - The athlete will be denied participation in the specified number of contests: a. 4 contests: Cross Country, Football, Swimming/Diving, Track b. 6 contests: Golf, Soccer, Tennis c. 8 contests/points: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling,

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Volleyball, Wrestling Denial of participation in athletic contests may carry over into the next sports season. (e.g. - If only two games remain in the volleyball season, and the athlete is suspended for 8 games, the athlete will be denied participation in a proportional number of contests of the next sports season in which he/she participates.) The athlete must complete the season in order to count contests toward game suspensions. The athlete must attend the Insight or Tobacco Free Living Program and follow all recommendations of the school's drug/alcohol coordinator. The athlete will be making progress to complete the program. C. THIRD VIOLATION The athlete will be denied participation in all athletic activities for the remainder of his/her high school career regardless of whether the offense was self-referred or not. VIII. DUE PROCESS The athletic director will meet the student athlete to review the complaint. Based on the review of the facts in this meeting the decision will be made by the athletic director to deny participation or not to deny participation. The student and the parent/guardian will be notified in writing if the decision is to deny participation. The athlete may appeal this decision to the principal. The athlete’s appeal must be in writing and submitted to the building principal within 48 hours after receiving the written notification from the athletic director or the right of appeal will be waived. The final authority to deny participation rests with the building principal. Until a decision is reached on the appeal, the student will be denied participation. IX. REQUIREMENT FOR RETURNING TO ATHLETICS In order for an athlete who has been denied participation due to drug/tobacco/alcohol use to return to the athletic program, he/she must complete, or be in the process of completing, the recommendations of the Insight or Tobacco-Free Living Program and any assessments. A written report indicating the athlete’s successful completion of the recommendations must be presented to the building principal before participation can resume. X. QUITTING A SPORT If an athlete quits a sport after the first interscholastic contest, he/she may not participate in another sport

until the end of the season of the sport he/she quit. (Exception: an athlete left a sport for medical reasons.) If an athlete quits a sport before the first interscholastic contest, he/she may go out for another sport only if both coaches consent. If a player is not selected to be a member of a team before the first interscholastic contest, he/she may go out for another sport. Quitting a sport results in the forfeiture of all awards. COACH/ATHLETE RELATIONSHIP Our coaches should demand a great deal from our athletes. Only by so doing will our programs lead to success. Athletes must be prepared to give and sacrifice in order to benefit from athletics. Coaches, in turn, will give a great deal to the athletes. A relationship where each party is called on to give of oneself must be founded on trust and respect. The following statements are most important: 1. Coaches will notify athletes at the beginning of the season of all rules, regulations, game and practice schedules, and other information that will help avoid possible conflicts during the season. 2. Athletes will follow all such rules and procedures established by the coach, or face denial of participation. 3. When concerned or confused about such rules and procedures, the athlete will approach the coach as soon as possible for clarification and explanation. Athletes should not bring complaints or questions to the attention of others before the coach is asked for clarification and explanation. 4. The coach will respond to questions from athletes concerning such rules and procedures and explain when necessary the purpose and reasons behind the rules. 5. Use of the above strategies for open, honest communication will create the mutual trust and response necessary for the coach and athlete to work together for success. COACH/PARENT RELATIONSHIP Coaches and parents must have an open and honest relationship because each is directly involved with the athletes who are the center of the athletic program. This relationship should be characterized by the following: 1. Coaches will communicate with the parents at the beginning of the season and explain all rules, procedures, game and practice schedules, and other information the parents will need in order to help their child meet his/her obligations to the team. 2. Coaches will explain such rules and other information to parents when they need clarification. However, coaches will not meet with parents during a practice, a game, or other times when the coach has the responsibility of care for other students or athletes. Appointments should be made with the coach involved to discuss individual athletes. 3. Coaches should seek to be as cooperative as possible with parents when the parents have questions concerning the type of information referred to above. However, parents should realize that decisions concerning starting line-up, play calling, skill techniques, and other items are, by their very nature, the objective and/or subjective judgment of the coach. 4. Open and honest communication between coach and parent that follows the principles above will lead toward good relationships between parent, coach, and athlete. Created – July 2000 Revised - May 2015 Revised – May 2016