WAYNE TRACE JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
4915 U.S. 127
HAVILAND, OHIO 45851
419-399-4100 or 622-5171 Fax: 419-622-3037

OFFICE STAFF:
PRINCIPAL MR. WILSON
DEAN OF STUDENTS MR. SPELLER
GUID. COUNSELOR MR. DAVE ALT
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MR. JIM LINDER
SECRETARY MRS. KATHIE KIPFER
GUIDANCE SECRETARY MRS. CAMILLE MYERS

WELCOME TO WAYNE TRACE JR./SR. HIGH
The faculty and staff at Wayne Trace High School are committed to helping you face the challenges of today and preparing you for your world of tomorrow. High school provides you with a proving ground for the adult world, but it is up to you to make the best use of this time in your life. We have many excellent curricular and extra-curricular programs. Over the years hundreds of Wayne Trace graduates who have taken advantage of the services and opportunities at Wayne Trace High School have gone on to find enormous personal and professional success in the adult world. Now it is your turn. Whether your high school career is just beginning or nearing completion, it is never too late to get involved and take advantage of each and every opportunity. We are committed to offering you outstanding educational opportunities at Wayne Trace. If you extend the effort, you will find success.
Students and parents are encouraged to become familiar with the school handbook. It includes helpful information and school policies. We hope that your student/parent handbook will help you stay focused and organized. Have a great year and welcome to Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School.

Sincerely,
Mr. Kevin Wilson

DISCLAIMER
School rules published in this handbook are subject to such changes as may be needed to insure continued compliance with federal, state or local regulations and are subject to such review and alteration as becomes necessary for the routine operation of the school. Not all rules of behavior can be written and inserted in a guidebook; however, we expect students to follow reasonable rules and not violate the rights of others.

ADMISSIONS
Free public education is provided to district residents between ages of five through 21 who do not possess a diploma. Students who do not legally qualify as residents will be required to pay tuition as established by the law and Board policy. A student is considered a resident of the district if he resides with a parent or parents or a person or government agency with legal custody whose place of residence is within the boundaries of the school district. Should a student be admitted under false residence information, the parent or guardian will be responsible for tuition charge during the time the student was enrolled.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
Announcements will be given the first five minutes of the day. Important information is passed along in this manner and the undivided attention of students and teachers is essential. Announcements to be given should be placed in the "announcement" mailbox located in the office and should contain the following:
1. The clearly written or typed announcement;
2. The date(s) the announcement is to be made;
3. The signature of a staff member approving the
announcement.
Announcements are typed daily and faxed to Vantage Vocational School to be posted for our students there.

SCHOOL BUS RULES
The rules adopted by the Ohio State Legislature apply to all public school buses, whether on regular routes or on field trips. These rules are to help promote the safe transportation of school children. To maximize the safety of transported students, the following rules shall be in effect.
1. Pupils must remain seated, keeping aisles and exits clear. All riders must stay in their seats while the bus is moving.
2. Riders must maintain a safe noise level on the bus and be respectful to the advisor and bus driver.
3. Pupils must refrain from eating and drinking on the bus, except as require for medical reasons. No one shall eat or drink on the bus while it is moving. If the trip requires eating, then a stop must be planned along the way.
4. Pupils may carry on the bus only objects that can held in their laps. The aisle, exits and windows must be clear at all times. Riders are not permitted to leave by the rear door unless there is an emergency.
5. When the school bus is stopped for any railroad tracks, all passengers must be silent until the crossing is completed.
6. One or more adult chaperones shall accompany each group using a school bus. Each chaperone's responsibility shall be to assist the school bus driver in maintaining passenger control and to enforce procedures for the safety of all passengers.

CAFETERIA RULES
Student ID cards are used in the cafeteria and library. The following guidelines apply to the ID cards and their use in the cafeteria

1. Your ID card is a debit card not a credit card and money is to be kept on the card so you don't go into a negative balance.
2. Your ID card is for your use only, no other student should use your card.
3. Students are encouraged to put money on their accounts when they arrive in the morning; however, money can be put on accounts during noon lunch. Have your money or a check and your ID card ready for the cashier when depositing money onto your account.
4. The full amount of currency or check will be deposited on your account unless there is a signed note from the parents to do otherwise. The notes will be kept on file.
5. If you fail to show your card during lunch, you will have to get a slip from the cafeteria monitor or go see the principal. Once you receive your slip you must fill it out and then go through the serving line. This slip will only allow you to go through the main line.
6. If your ID card becomes damaged you will need to replace it. The replacement cost is $5.00
7. When entering the cafeteria you are to get into lunch line, purchase your meal and then find a seat. This does not mean standing and socializing until your friends have purchased their meals.
8. When you have finished eating, you will pick up your trash, throw it away, and go directly to the gym.
9. When you enter the gym, you will either sit in the bleachers or you will participate in some type of activity ,such as, basketball. Standing or sitting on the gym floor, running on the bleachers, and bringing food into the gym is not permitted. Once you find a seat in the bleachers, you must remain in that seat until the lunch period ends. All students will walk around the gym floor while exiting the gym.
11. If your account goes into a negative balance you must put money on your account in order for you to make your next purchase.
12. Any student that wishes to eat breakfast will be required to use his/her I.D. card.
13. All food purchased in the cafeteria must be consumed in the cafeteria. Students will not be permitted to drink coffee, pop, water or any other beverage in the morning before class. You must eat your breakfast at home or in the cafeteria before school.

ASSEMBLIES
General assemblies are very important to the student body and the total educational program. Assemblies provide a variety of programs to complement and enrich the academic curriculum. Excellence in behavior is always expected. Assemblies may begin with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING
Why is good school attendance important?
A. Poor attendance disrupts the continuity of
instruction;
B. Regular instruction is lost and cannot be
recovered;
C. Classroom participation is important and can
never be reconstructed;
D. There is a direct correlation between attendance
and achievement.
According to Section 3301-51-13 of the Ohio Revised Code, students may only be excused for the following reasons:
A. Personal illness. The approving authority may require the certificate of a physician if he
deems it advisable.
B. Illness in the family. The absence under this
condition shall not apply to children under
fourteen years of age.
C. Quarantine of the home. The absence of a child from school under this condition is limited
to the length of quarantine as fixed by the
proper health officials.
D. Death of a Relative. The absence arising from
this condition is limited to a period of three
days unless a reasonable cause may be shown by the applicant child for a longer
absence.
E. Homework due to absence of parents or guardians. Any absence arising because of this condition shall not extend for a period longer than that for which the
parents or guardians were absent.
F. Observance of religious holidays. Any child of
any religious faith shall be excused if his
absence was for the purpose of observing
a religious holiday consistent with his creed or belief.
G. Emergency or set of circumstances which in the
judgment of the superintendent of schools
constitutes a good and sufficient cause for
absence from school.
H. Anytime a student has to be absent to receive a scholastic or honorary award.

Parents are encouraged to call the school between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. informing the school of their son/daughter's absence each day. The school will call students' homes periodically to verify students' absences.
1. Any student, without written medical authorization, shall not miss more than nine (9) school days per semester. If a student should be absent on the 10th day of any semester without reasons listed below they may be denied credit for those courses taken during that semester:
a. After a student has missed five (5) days, the parent shall be notified by 1st class mail with a copy of the attendance policy.
b. After a student has missed eight (8) days, the parent shall be notified by 1st class mail with a copy of the attendance policy.
c. Prior to the end of the semester, an attendance committee shall meet to consider denial of credit of each student. The committee shall be comprised of an administrator, guidance counselor, and three teachers.
d. The parent may appeal the decision of the committee to the school Superintendent.
e. The parent may appeal the decision of the Superintendent to the Board of Education. Reasons for exemptions:
(1). Religious observations.
(2). Attendance at funeral.
(3). Medical verification.
(4). Prearrangement with Principal.
2. An absence from school will be considered unexcused if a call is not made by the parents or a note is not turned in to the office by the second day after the student returns to school.
3. An unexcused absence results in no credit for the days missed and no opportunity to make up the work missed. Two unexcused absences in a grading period may result in the assignment of a Thursday or Saturday School.
4. Students returning to school after being absent will bring a dated note from parent or legal guardian. Include on the absence note: student's first and last name and grade, date of the absence, and reason for absence.
5. If requesting an excused absence for some future date, students must bring in a note prior to the absence so arrangements can be made.
6. Students arriving late to school are tardy and must first report to the office, sign in, and get a pass admitting them to class.
7. Six tardies within a semester will result in the
assignment of one Saturday School.
8. During a regular school day, any student arriving after the first period or leaving before the ninth period will be counted 1/2 day absent.
9. Suspension of temporary driver's permit and/or driver's license may result from students:
a. Of compulsory school age
withdrawing from school.
b. Habitually absent without legitimate excuse.
c. Expelled or suspended for use or possession of alcohol or drugs.

CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF SCHOOL
All announcements concerning cancellation, delay and late buses will be announced over the following radio stations:
WOWO - 1190 AM WERT - 99.7 FM WONW - 1280 AM WAJI - 95.1 FM
WMEE - 97.3 FM WAJI - 95.1 FM WDFM - 98.1 FM
Please DO NOT call the school to find out if there is a delay or cancellation.

CHILD CUSTODY
It is the responsibility of the parents to insure that school officials receive a copy of court orders pertaining to a child's custody. Parents must inform the school any time the custody of a child changes. The school shall not accept out-of-state court orders for a parent to leave with a child. Only in-state court orders which are current shall be honored.
Wayne Trace Schools abide by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the rights of the non-custodial parent. In the absence of a court order to the contrary, the school will provide the non-custodial parent with access to the academic records and to other school-related information regarding the child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the order.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Students should not bring the following into the school: pagers, cell phones, personal listening devices, hand-held electronic games, and other electronic devices which may interfere with regular school-day procedures.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY CODE
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School students have a variety of extracurricular organizations and athletic activities to which they may become active participants. Students will obey all school rules, regulations, and other specific regulations that may apply to particular programs. Involvement in extra-curricular activities is a privilege, not a right.

CODE: A violation of any of the following rules may result in denial of participation in athletic sport or extracurricular activity.
1. All school rules apply as stated elsewhere in the Student Handbook.
2. Suspension or expulsion from school includes the same from athletic or extracurricular activities.
3. Students absent any portion of the school day may not participate in any extra-curricular activity unless excused by the administration for:
A. Routine doctor appointment with written permission to participate from the attending physician;
B. Attendance at a funeral;
C. School business;
D. Absences approved in advance such as college visitations;
E. Other good and just causes as determined by the principal. 4. An athletic team member who quits one sport may not participate in another interscholastic sport until the current season of the sport which he quit comes to an end. If mutual consent by coaches/advisors is that switching sports is in the best interest of the student, an exception is possible.
5. Denial of participation from a sport shall cause a student to be ineligible for participation in other sporting activities during that season.
6. An athletic season begins on the official date for practice as prescribed by the OHSAA and ends when all forms of competition and coaching ends.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
The student athlete's eligibility is based on the passing of subjects the preceding grading period that will earn the student a minimum of five (5) credits toward graduation per year. This will be determined five (5) days after the end of the nine weeks. A student not eligible to play is also not eligible to practice. To compete in athletics, a student must also have a minimum GPA of 1.0 with no more than one F on the grade card.

ATHLETIC TRAINING RULES
Athletic Pledge and/or training rules are established for the good of athletes and to ensure the integrity of our athletic program. Student athletes in every sport must adhere to the pledge throughout the entire school year. Athletic training rules for the 2004-2005 school year will start August 1st and will end June 1st unless extended by participation in regional or state competition. This means, for example, that if a student who participates in a spring sport is caught possessing or abusing drugs and/or alcohol during the fall months, he/she must first serve his/her suspension before participating in any interscholastic contest and/or scrimmage.

These are minimum rules to which all athletes must conform. Each individual coach may have additional items that he/she wishes to include with approval of the A.D. or principal.
A. Athletes must obey all rules in the student behavior code in the student handbook.
B. At no time during a sports season in which a student is a participant shall he/she smoke, drink alcohol beverages, or take drugs, except with a doctor's permission. Neither shall he/she be in possession of these materials.
First Offense--Suspension from 20% of the games or events of the sports season. Suspension for one week of practice.

Second Offense--Suspension from participation in all athletics at for a period of one calendar year. (A calendar year shall begin the first day that a suspension takes place.)
1. If the student is a senior and commits a second offense, he/she shall be denied participation for the rest of his/her senior year.
2. If the student is not a senior, the one-year suspension shall be effective.
Special Situations--
1. Student is a non-senior and commits his/her first offense just prior to the end of a sports season, precluding the 20% suspension from being implemented. Remedy: Whatever suspension is due or remaining must be served in the very next sport in which a student participates. (The 20% suspension/number of contest applies to the sport in which the student was participating when the offense was committed.)
2. Student is a senior and commits his/her first offense just prior to the end of a sports season, precluding the 20% suspension from being fully implemented. Remedy: Senior athlete will forfeit all awards in that sport. Students will serve the 20% suspension from all sports activities if he/she choose to participate in any sports for the remainder of his/her career at Wayne Trace.
3. Student is a senior and commits his second offense. Remedy: One year suspension applies; barring unusual circumstances, the student is most likely banned from any further participation in athletics at Wayne Trace.
4. Student is a non-senior and commits his second offense. Remedy: Principal's discretion as to whether suspension is to be served in the very next sport or in the same sport the following year. (Principal's discretion is required to ensure that student is not simply going out for a sport to circumvent a suspension in what could be the student's preferred sport the following school year.)
5. Student is a non-senior and commits a third offense during his/her career at Wayne Trace. Remedy: Principal has the right to call a meeting of the Athletic Council to determine what might be in the best interests of the student and the sports program. Majority vote of Athletic Council members can deny any further participation in Wayne Trace Athletics for the remaining years of a student's career.
C. Any athlete that is convicted of a felony in a court of law shall be suspended from any participation in athletics for a period of one calendar year.
D. Any use or possession of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol on the day of a game or contest will result in immediate expulsion from the team and forfeiture of all awards in that sport.

FIRE AND DISASTER DRILLS
Fire and disaster drills are required by law and are important safety precautions. When the alarm is sounded, students are to respond to the directions their teacher has given to them. For fire drills, students should exit the building quietly and continue to a distance of at least fifty feet from the building. For disaster drills, when you hear several short blasts of the alarm bell, your teacher will instruct you to go into the hallways, kneel down facing the lockers, and put your head between your knees. When the school bell sounds one continuous ring, you are to return to your classes. Diagrams are posted in each room.

FUND RAISING
No non-school organizations can sell products at school. Students are forbidden from soliciting funds from other students or staff members unless they are representing a school organization or sports team and have received the permission of the student council and administration.

GRADING SCALE
The following grading scale is used in Wayne Trace Schools:

93-100 A
84-92 B
74-83 C
63-73 D
62 and below F

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4 units
Social Studies 3 units
Science 3 units
Math 3 units
Health and PE 1 unit
Computers I .5 unit
Keyboarding .5 unit
Electives 6 units
TOTAL 21 units

Currently, to take part in the graduation ceremony, a senior must be within one (1) credit of the total credits required for graduation. The valedictorian and salutatorian will be chosen at the end of the first semester, Senior year, based upon the two highest G.P.A.'s. Both must have been students at Wayne Trace for at least four semesters during high school.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Two guidance counselors are available for all students. The counselors supply information, counsel, help with scheduling, and provide college and career information. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor when problems or questions arise. If it is necessary to make a schedule change, the following procedure will apply:
1. The student is to sign-up in the guidance office to be scheduled for a conference either during a study hall, before or after school, or during lunch.
2. If the conference determines that a schedule change is in the best interest of the student and the school, the change will be permitted.
3. Dropping a course without proper permission will result in the grade of "F" for the course.
4. Withdrawal from a course must be processed and approved before the end of the 5th week of the semester. Withdrawal after this time will result in an entry on the transcript of withdraw failing (WF). A withdraw failing (WF) entry will be figured in the grade point average (GPA).
5. A withdraw failing (WF) can be removed from the transcript by future successful completion of the course.

HONOR ROLL
The honor roll will be published at the end of each nine week grading period. All classes count toward the honor roll. Students eligible for the Wayne Trace Honor Roll are to have A or B grades. Students eligible for the Wayne Trace Merit Honor Roll must have all A's.

ILLNESS IN SCHOOL
Students will not be permitted to leave school without permission from administration and/or guidance AND until a parent has been contacted. Students MAY NOT call home until permission has been granted from an administrator or guidance counselor. Leaving without administrative and parental consent is considered truancy. (Teachers may not give a student permission to leave school.)

INSURANCE
School insurance is available to all students. A packet will be available for students upon request from the office. Purchase of this program is optional. Students participating in athletics
must provide verification that they are covered by a family policy.

INTERIM REPORTS
The purpose is to inform parents of progress their child is making in classes at the midway point of a grading period. The interim report may be sent home with the student for the parent and student to read and discuss.

LIBRARY
1. The library is open from 7:30 in the morning until the end of the school day.
2. Students can use the library for the following activities; Checking out and/or returning books; reading; research and/or typing on the computers.
3. Every student must have their handbook signed by a teacher before they will be permitted to use the library. The handbook should be signed prior to the period.
4. Students will not be dismissed from study hall to the library to do homework.
5. Study hall monitors will not be permitted to send students to the library unless it is approved by the librarian.
6. All students will sign out of study hall before they go to the library and will sign back in when they return.
7. The librarian will notify the study hall monitors as to how many students will be permitted to use the library each period.
8. Teachers who want to take an entire class to the library must give the librarian prior notice.
9. The card catalog for the Wayne Trace library is online; if help is needed please ask for the librarian or library aide.
10. The library has an online research database available for student and staff use.
11. Books may be checked out for three weeks at a time.
12. If you are late returning your books you will be charged 5 cents a day as a late fee.
13. All students will work quietly while in the library.
14. Students will not be permitted to chew gum, eat candy, or drink any beverages while in study hall.

INTERNET USE
1. Computer labs may not be used unless supervision is available.
2. Handbooks must be signed in order for a student to use the computer
lab.
3. Students will only down load from the internet if it is pertinent to the subject area they are studying.
4. Students shall not install, copy (without authorization), damage, or alter any hardware or software.
5. Students shall not delete a file (without authorization) or knowingly destroy another person's work.
6. Students shall not knowingly introduce a computer virus to any school computer or software program.
7. All non-school CD-ROMs, diskettes and zip disks are subject to inspection and approval by school personnel at any time.
8. Telecommunication is restricted to school related projects that are supervised by school personnel only.
9. Students are not permitted to send, display or download any inappropriate messages, pictures, or obscene language.
10. Internet users are not permitted to display, download, or save: executable files including media players, MP3 files, Internet e-mail (AOL, Juno, HotMail, Yahoo, etc...), instant messengers, games, or music video.
11. Students who fail to follow the above guidelines will lose the privilege of using our school computers.

LOCKS AND LOCKERS
Locks and lockers are the property of the school; therefore, there should be no expectation of privacy for materials stored within lockers. Students are responsible for its cleanliness inside and out. Lockers should not have clothing, books, paper, or any other materials sticking outside of the locker. Students are responsible for damage to or loss of textbooks, notebooks and other items in their locker.
Authorization to search lockers and the contents within is given when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating the laws or the rules of the school. Reasonable grounds also exist when there is suspicion that a locker contains items detrimental to the health and welfare of students and staff of Wayne Trace Schools.

LOST AND FOUND
The school maintains a lost and found area in the main office. Any article found should be turned in at the office. Students are not to bring radios, personal listening devices, large amounts of money, or other valuables to school. The school is not responsible for valuables that are misplaced, lost or stolen.

MEDICATIONS
If possible, all medication should be given by the parent at home. If this is not possible, it will be done in accordance with the following:
1. The drug must be received in the container in which it was dispensed by the prescribing physician or others licensed to prescribe medication.
2. Written permission must be received from the parent or guardian of the student, requesting that the school comply with the physician's orders.
3. The school nurse must receive a statement which complies with State Law and is signed by the physician who prescribes the drug, or other person licensed to prescribe medication.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parents may make appointments for conferences with teachers, the counselor, or the principal by telephoning the school offices at either 399-4100 or 622-5171.

PARKING
Students are to park in assigned parking areas. They may not park in the front row, nearest the building. This is for staff only. Students will enter and leave the parking lot in a safe, orderly manner. Cars are to be parked in straight rows. Students who do not follow these guidelines may be refused the right to bring their car onto Wayne Trace property. Cars parked on Wayne Trace property are subject to search when suspicion exist. This means that the reasonable suspicion to conduct a search could turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating the laws and or the rules of the school.

PICTURES
Studio One of Lima takes Senior pictures for the composite and year-book. If Seniors have their pictures taken elsewhere and want a picture to appear in the class composite and yearbook, they must still have a picture taken at Studio One at no cost Pictures will be taken on Friday, September 24 and may be purchased on a prepay basis. If you want your picture to appear only in the yearbook, no fee is charged.

RENAISSANCE
The Renaissance Program recognizes students who achieve academic
excellence. Card holders are entitled to perks with area businesses and within the school. Students with all A's for the nine weeks may apply for a gold card. Students with all A's and B's may apply for a red card.
Students who show academic improvement may apply for a blue card. High School students must apply for and receive three gold cards to be eligible for two exam exemptions at the end of the year. High School
students must apply for and receive three red and/or blue cards to receive one exemption at the year's end. Junior high students are not eligible for exam exemptions.

SEMESTER EXAMS
Exams will be given to high school students at the end of each semester. Exam schedules and rules are handed out to students prior to semester and final exams. Students who do not take a class's exam will fail that class for the year, regardless of the nine weeks' grades.

STUDENT COUNCIL
The student council meets once a month to hear concerns of students and to coordinate student activities at Wayne Trace. The council will investigate students' concerns and recommend action to the appropriate school personnel. Become familiar with your class and organization representatives. Use them as your voice in student government and to affect positive change.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH
At the end of each month, students are nominated for "Student of the Month" honors by their teachers. The selection is based upon the student's respect for the classroom atmosphere and the student's academic achievement for the past month.

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 Records Release Form must be signed by parents or an adult student before records can be released.
Directory information on a student is not protected by the "Privacy Act." Directory information includes a pupil's name, address, phone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, date of graduation, sports activities participated in, and the height and weight of athletes. Parents may request (in writing) that the school not release this information.

TELEPHONE
The office telephone is a business phone and should be used by pupils only with the permission of the office secretary or an administrator.

TEXTBOOKS
All textbooks are the property of the Wayne Trace Board of Education. Each student is given over $500 worth of textbooks to use during the school year. The student is responsible for his/her own textbooks. Loss or unreasonable damages will result in fines. Students must write their name in ink inside each textbook cover. Students are encouraged to cover all textbooks with book covers.

VACATIONS
Families are strongly encouraged to schedule their vacations during the school's regular vacation times. A student who is going on a family vacation, while school is in session, must stop by the office for a vacation form which is to be signed by all of the student's teachers 10 days before the dates of the absence. Students who miss more than nine days during a semester without medical authorization may be denied credit. Vacation days are counted toward this limit.

VANTAGE STUDENTS
The vocational school is an extension of Wayne Trace High School and has programs for students in their Junior and Senior years. These students must abide by the same rules and regulations that apply to all Wayne Trace students.
If you miss the vocational school bus, you are responsible for your own transportation unless the school was at fault. You are not permitted on home school property during the school day unless you have specific permission. If you drive to Wayne Trace, your car must be parked in the student area. In order to be graduated from Wayne Trace High School, you must fulfill the minimum requirements for graduation.

VISITORS
Student visitors are not allowed. This includes younger brothers, sisters, and children.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
If you are withdrawing from this school, please obtain a withdrawal form from the guidance office.

WORK RELEASE FORMS
Students may pick up these forms in the high school office or guidance office. Conditions are:
1. The student must be a Senior.
2. The student must be enrolled in five classes.
3. The work release must be for a job which is
correlated to a vocational program at
Wayne Trace High School.
4. The student must meet grade and attendance
requirements as stated on the work release
form.

STUDENT GUIDELINES
FOR REASONABLE CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY
Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a way that they respect and consider the rights of others. Students of the District must conform with school regulations and accept directions from authorized school personnel. The Board has "zero tolerance" of violent, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior by its students.
A student who fails to comply with established school rules or with any reasonable request made by school personnel on school property and/or at school-related events is subject to approved student discipline regulations.
The Board of Education and School Administration recognizes the rights of student as individuals. It is also recognized that these rights must be balanced with the interests of an orderly and effective educational process in a school environment conducive to the healthy growth and development of all students. Teachers must be able to teach, supervise and conduct their educational programs. Students should not lose their right to a good education because of the disruptive actions of another student. In general, we all must consider the rights of others and assume the responsibilities that our rights place upon us.
In order that this may be accomplished, the following student conduct code for Wayne Trace Junior/Senior High School is established. This code of conduct is comprised of the established rules and regulations of Wayne Trace Local Schools. A violation of any section or rule of this code may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.

TYPES OF DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Listed below are the basic types of disciplinary action which may be used in conjunction with violations of the school conduct code. Please be advised that these disciplinary measures may be used in combination without constituting double jeopardy.
1. Issue verbal reprimand.
2. Issue written reprimand.
3. Restrict or remove privileges.
4. Assign detentions (before school, after school, during lunch times).
5. Advise parent by letter.
6. Advise parent by telephone.
7. Hold conference with parents and student.
8. Refer student to counselor.
9. Refer student to psychologist.
10. Remove student from class on emergency basis.
11. Assign Thursday School
12. Assign Saturday School
13. Assign In-school detention (1-10 days).
14. Assign to Alternative School
15. Levy out-of-school suspension (1-10 days).
16. Recommend expulsion to the Superintendent.
17. Remove student from an activity or school organization.
18. Require restitution (in cases of stealing or property damage). 19. Notify police authorities.
20. Confiscate item.
21. Require student change unacceptable clothing
or ask that different clothing be brought from home.
22. Assign zero credit for a specific
assignment or designated period of time.
23. Provide community service.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
NOON DETENTION: Student will spend lunch time in isolation studying; students will be allowed to eat lunch.

BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION: The holding of a student in a specified limited area before or after school. Failure to serve assigned detentions may result in a Saturday School.

THURSDAY SCHOOL: Students are assigned a Thursday School from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY SCHOOL: Student is assigned a Saturday school from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday in the high school library. Transportation to and from school is to be provided by parent or student.

IN-SCHOOL DETENTION: The holding of a student in a specified limited area for the entire school day with the exception of necessary restroom privileges. An in-school detention may be from one to ten days in length. A student may do class assignments and receive credit for them during an in-school suspension.

ASSIGNMENT TO THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL:
The student is assigned to attend school at the Alternative Center for Education (A.C.E.) Intervention Academy in Paulding for a period of one to ten days. A student will do class assignments and receive credit for them during his/her stay at the ACE Academy. The school will provide transportation to and from the Academy. The student will abide by all policies and procedures while at the ACE Academy.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: The removal from school attendance and all school activity privileges for a period of one to ten days. School work may not be made up for credit during the time a student is suspended from school.

EXPULSION: The removal from attending school and all school activity privileges for 80 consecutive school days at any public school in the county. School work may not be made up for credit during the time a student is expelled from school. High school credit is also denied for any college courses taken during the time of expulsion.

CONDUCT CODE
Rule 1 Disruption in School: A student will not, by use of violence, force, coercion, threat, harassment, insubordination, or repeated incorrigibility cause disruption or obstruction to the curricular and/or extracurricular activities of the school.

Rule 2 Damage to Property: A student shall not cause or attempt to cause damage, destruction or defacing to property (public or private) including building, grounds, equipment or materials. A student shall not tamper with school or private property.

Rule 3 Assault or Extortion: A student shall not cause physical injury or behave in such a way which could threaten to cause physical injury to school employees, other students, or visitors. A student will not obtain or attempt to obtain another person's property either by implied or expressed threat.

Rule 4 Dangerous Weapons, Instruments: A student shall not possess, use, transmit, conceal, or handle any object which might be considered a dangerous weapon or instrument that could cause injury or damage or which is indistinguishable from a dangerous weapon. These include but are not limited to firearms, knives, chains, smoke bombs, fireworks, or explosives of any kind.

Rule 5 Tobacco, Narcotics, Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages: A student shall not possess, use, transmit, conceal, or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, dangerous drug, narcotic, pill or capsule, prescription or non-prescription drug, mind-altering substance, tobacco or tobacco products (including snuff or smokeless tobacco) or related paraphernalia. This prohibition applies at any time the student is under the jurisdiction of the school, and the possession or use of "look-alike" drugs may also be a suspendible offense.
Tobacco Products
Also in keeping with ORC Section 3313.751, the Wayne Trace
Board of Education has established the following penalties for use or possession of tobacco products:
First Offense: A minimum of 3 days in-school or out-of-school suspension (subject to the discretion of the building administrator).
Subsequent Offenses: A minimum of five days of in-school/out-of-school suspension subject to the discretion of the building administrator. A waiver of up to 2 days may be granted subject to student enrollment in a tobacco rehabilitation program approved by the building administrator. The tobacco products rules shall apply to all students enrolled at Wayne Trace Local Schools, regardless of age.
Narcotics, Drugs, and Alcoholic Beverages
Whenever a student is suspended or expelled from school in
accordance with ORC 3313.66 for the possession of alcohol or
drugs, the local Superintendent may notify the County Superintendent, who will notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and the juvenile judge of the county of the suspension or expulsion. After receiving such notification, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles is required to suspend the temporary instruction permit or driver's license of the student who is the subject of the notice. If a temporary permit or license has not been issued for that student, the registrar is prohibited from issuing a temporary permit or license. Driving privileges may be restored once the Superintendent notifies the registrar that the student has satisfied any conditions established by the Superintendent.

Rule 6 Repeated Violations: A student shall not repeatedly fail to comply with rules, direction or commands of teachers (including student teachers and substitute teachers), principal, bus driver, or any other authorized school personnel during any time when the student is under the authority of the school personnel.

Rule 7 Insubordination: A student shall not disregard or refuse to obey reasonable directions given by school personnel.

Rule 8 Violations of the Law: A student shall not violate any state or federal law on school property or when the student is under the authority of school personnel.

Rule 9 Frightening, Degrading or Disgraceful Acts: A student shall not engage in any act which frightens, degrades, disgraces, or tends to frighten, degrade, or disgrace anyone by written, verbal, or gestural means. Any action or words which threaten or imply a threat is considered a serious violation.

Rule 10 Breaking and Entering or Theft: A student shall not cause or attempt to take into his possession or have unauthorized possession of public property or equipment of the District or the personal property of another student, teacher, visitor, or employee of the District. Locker rooms, closets, and teachers' desks are examples of areas off limits to students without the express permission of a staff member.

Rule 11 Profanity and/or Obscene Language: A student shall not use profanity or obscene language, either written or verbal, while under the authority of school personnel or during any curricular or extracurricular activity. Included in this prohibition are the use of obscene signs, pictures, publications or gestures. A student shall not annoy or humiliate another or disrupt the educational process by using profanity or engaging in obscene or otherwise improper acts or language.

Rule 12 Truancy and Tardiness: Truancy is declared when a student is absent from school for any portion of the regular school day without authorization by the principal and without parental consent. Repeated tardiness to school or to class, as well as truancy, are considered serious offenses.

Rule 13 False Alarms: A student shall not initiate any false report of an impending emergency situation. Tampering with any emergency warning system is a suspendible offense.

Rule 14 Fighting or Hazing: A student shall not engage in hostile body contact or cause potential injury to another person or to another person's property/clothing. A student shall not threaten to cause bodily harm to another person or threaten to damage the property of another person.

Rule 15 Trespassing or Loitering: A student may not loiter or willingly be present in unauthorized or restricted ("off-limits") areas. He may not enter closets, offices, rooms, and other areas that are to be locked or otherwise restricted. A student may not be present in a school building or on school grounds at unauthorized times when his presence may cause disruption of an activity, function, or of the educational process.

Rule 16 False Reports or Forgery: A student may not falsely identify himself or falsely report incidents, make false accusations, or give false testimony. A student will not falsify in writing the name of another person, times, dates, grades, addresses, or other data on school-related forms or correspondence associated with the school.

Rule 17 Motor Vehicles: A student shall not fail to properly drive or park his motor vehicle. Also, a student may not drive carelessly or recklessly so as to endanger the lives of others. ATV's are not permitted on the school grounds.

Rule 18 Inappropriate Dress: A student will not dress or appear in a fashion that:
A. interferes with the student's health or welfare or that of
others or
B. causes disruption or directly interferes with the educational
process (see notes below under "Other General Conduct Items").

Rule 19 Other Conduct: It should be noted that other possible student conduct reaching the gravity of the above examples, in terms of gross misconduct or persistent disobedience or insubordination, may also serve as grounds for suspension, removal, or expulsion.

Rule 20 Permanent Exclusion: Permanent exclusion and/or expulsion from school is now permissible under state law for certain crimes and offenses provided that proper procedures are followed by District personnel, and permanent exclusion is authorized by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Crimes and/or serious offenses for which permanent exclusion can be sought include:

1. conveying, transporting, or selling deadly weapons or
dangerous ordnance on school property, at school-
sponsored events, or in school-owned vehicles;
2. possessing deadly weapons or dangerous ordnance on school property, at school-sponsored events, or in school-
owned vehicles;
3. carrying a concealed weapon on school property or at a
school function;
4. selling, possessing, or trafficking in drugs on school property or at a school function;
5. murder or aggravated murder on school property or at a
school function if the victim is a school employee or student;
6. voluntary or involuntary manslaughter on school property or
at a school function if the victim is a school employee or student;
7. assault or aggravated assault on school grounds or at a
school function if the victim is a school employee or student;
8. rape, gross sexual imposition or felonious sexual penetration on school grounds or at a school function if the victim is a school employee or student; and/or
9. complicity in any of the above offenses, regardless of location
Students under suspension or expulsion or who are permitted by the principal to return home for the remainder of the
school day, shall not attend on the same day:
(a) extracurricular events; (b) after-school events;
(c) athletic practices or contests; or (d) return to school premises while any of the above conditions apply.
Students are expected to comply with reasonable requests made by staff in all non-instructional areas as willingly and as quickly as they are expected to do in the classroom. Students should understand that the authority of the teacher does not end at the classroom door but extends to every inch of the building and grounds.

STUDENT DRESS CODE
STUDENTS AND PARENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SCHOOL IS A PLACE OF BUSINESS AND IS NOT A SHOWCASE FOR EXTREME STYLES OF DRESS AND GROOMING. OHIO REVISED CODE 3313.665 GIVES THE SCHOOLS THE RIGHT TO HAVE A REASONABLE DRESS CODE IN ORDER TO PROMOTE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND DISRUPTION-FREE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. ANY VIOLATION OF THE OF THE FOLLOWING RULES SHALL FOLLOW THE DISCIPLINE PROCESS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

A. CLOTHING
1. Clothing may not be ripped or torn.
2. Students shall not wear clothing with obscene or suggestive
writing promoting alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, or sex
3. Students may not wear clothing portraying death or violence
4. Students may not wear oversized clothing. Pants must be worn at the natural waistline. Pants may not be oversized at the legs and the cuffs of the pants.
5. Students may not wear pajamas or flannel lounge pants to school.
6. Students may not wear hats or other head coverings.
7. Students shirts may not be bare midriffs, halter tops, cut- off T- shirts, or tank tops.
8. Outdoor jackets may not be worn in the building during the school day.
9. Students shall not wear shorts that are inappropriate in length.
10. Skirts shall not be excessively short. Shortness shall be left to the discretion of the administration.
11. Bedroom/house slippers shall not be worn.

B. HAIR
1. Hair shall be kept neat and clean.
2. Distractive or disruptive hair color may not be worn. Hair dye may be of the natural hair colors only.
3. Sideburn length shall not exceed the earlobe and will be kept neat in appearance.

C. JEWELRY, PIERCINGS, AND TATTOOS
1. Students may not wear oversized chains or medallions.
2. Students may not wear large ball-bearing style chains.
3. Students shall not wear dog collars or chains similar to a dog's chain
4. Chains and necklaces shall not contain sharp or "spiky" objects.
5. Piercing shall be contained to the ears. Students shall not wear tongue, eyebrow, nose, lip, or any other piercings, only in the ears. Students who chose to have piercings in areas other than the ear, shall not wear those piercings during the school day or at any school sponsored events.
6. Earrings shall not be excessive in size.
7. Neither earrings nor medallions may promote such things as alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, or sex.
8. Students who chose to have tattoos shall have them covered during the school day, at athletic activities (including practices), or school sponsored events.

Public Display of Affection--Public Display of Affection is limited to hand-holding.
Gum Chewing--Gum chewing is not allowed in the school building during the regular school day. Students who choose to break this rule will serve a Thursday School detention.
Bookbags--Students are not permitted to carry bookbags to class.
Hall Pass--This agenda serves as your hall pass. Students must have the agenda containing the signature of a staff member in their possession if they are in the hallway during a class period. The agenda must be included in its entirety to be considered a valid hall pass.

AREAS WHERE THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT IS IN EFFECT
1. In all Wayne Trace Schools and on school grounds at all three buildings;
2. On school owned and operated buses or vehicles;
3. While waiting at bus stops, walking to and from school or school bus stops;
4. While attending school-related activities on or off
school grounds;
5. While on school grounds when the school is being used;
6. While engaging in any conduct which will directly affect
the good order, efficiency, morale, management,
and welfare of the school.