Webutuck Central School

 

 

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

 

Webutuck Central School, a partnership of students, staff, home, and community, will strive to develop the whole child in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.  Students will experience academic and personal success and gain skills to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

 

 

 

Webutuck Central School

 

High School Principal:

Kenneth H. Sauer

 

Middle School Principal:

Scott Richards

 

 

PO Box N, 194 Haight Road

Amenia, New York 12501

845-373-4106, 4107, 4114

Fax: 845-373-8529, 4126


STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

 

2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR

 

 

 

 “STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE”

Designated a 21st Century School

 

I have reviewed and understand all of the areas discussed in the STUDENT HANDBOOK established by Webutuck Central School.  I am also fully aware that the student handbook has been formulated to provide me with an understanding of my rights and responsibilities as a student of Eugene Brooks Middle School. I agree to abide by all the rules and regulations described in that document and I am fully aware of the consequences for not adhering to the established policies.

 

 

STUDENT SIGNATURE ________________________________________________________

 

Date: ___________________________________

 

Print your name: _______________________________________________________________

 

Please read, sign and remove this agreement from your handbook/planner to submit to the main office by September 23rd, 2005.

 


September, 2005

 

 

 

Dear Webutuck Central School Student:

 

The faculty, staff, and administration welcome those of you who are new to these halls and we look forward to seeing the return of familiar faces.

 

This handbook was designed to help you understand the policies and procedures at our school. Please read the handbook carefully and thoroughly and become familiar with our practices to ensure that you have a safe and successful school year.

 

Our teachers, staff, and administrators are committed to helping you succeed. We encourage you to become involved in the life of the school. There are many opportunities to participate in clubs, athletics, and organizations that will help expand your horizons. Please take advantage of these options. Be an active participant in your education and you will certainly be provided with many memorable experiences.

 

As we look forward to the coming year I hope we can all work together to create a learning environment rich in mutual respect, academic success, and heightened community awareness.

 

Enjoy your school year!  Work hard and your efforts will surely be rewarded. We look forward to working and learning with you.

                          

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Kenneth H. Sauer

Principal            


2005-2006 WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL

STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK RECEIPT

 

To:                   All Parents and Guardians of Webutuck Central School Students

 

From:                  Kenneth H. Sauer, High School Principal & Scott Richards, Middle School Principal

 

Subject:   Student Handbook

 

   The contents of this handbook are intended to familiarize you and your children with all aspects of our school program. To acknowledge receipt of this handbook, please review this statement and return a signed copy to the Principal’s Office.

 

   I understand and consent to the responsibilities outlined in the Webutuck Central School Student and Parent Handbook. 

 

I understand and agree that my child/children should and will be held responsible for their behavior. I also understand the expectations and consequences included in the school conduct    and discipline codes apply while on school property or attending school-sponsored activities. 

 

Furthermore, I also understand that any student who violates the student code of conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from school.

 

   “I understand that the district does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to admission, access, treatment, or employment in school programs and activities; and that my child/children has/have the right to: individualized evaluation, an examination of relevant records, and to demand an impartial hearing and/or subsequent review with respect to discrimination on the basis of disability.”

 

   “Regarding student records, I have read and understand the information regarding access to my child’s/children’s educational records. I also understand that certain student information is considered directory information. Directory information includes: a student’s name, telephone number, address, date and place of birth, awards received in school, dates of attendance, weight and height of members of athletic teams, most recent previous school attended, participation in officially recognized activities and sports.”

 

 

 

RELEASE: __________      DO NOT RELEASE: ____________

 

 

   Directory information may be released by the school to anyone who requests it unless I object to the release of any or all of this information within ten (10) school days of the time this Handbook was issued to my child/children.  “Lastly, I have read and discussed with my child/children the information regarding the district’s Emergency Management Plan.”

 

 

_______________________________             _____________________

Parent’s Signature/Date                                       Student’s Signature/Date

 

 

Please return this sheet to the main office by September 23, 2005.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Academic Eligibility                                                                                           48

Addresses and Telephone Number Changes                                                       38

Athletic Selection and Classification Program                                                     39-40

Appointments with Staff Members                                                                     38

Attendance at Athletic Events                                                                             38

Bell Schedules, Delay Schedules and School Closing Information                     5 – 6   

Bus Information                                                                                     40 – 41           

2004-2005 Calendar                                                                                              7

 

CODE OF CONDUCT                                                                          8 – 38

   Alternative Instruction                                                                         28-32

Attendance                                                                                             25 – 27

Corporal Punishment                                                                              32

   Definitions                                                                                           8 – 9   

Disciplinary Key/Disciplinary Action Chart                                            23 – 24

Disciplinary Penalties/Procedures/Referrals                                            16 – 22

   Discipline of Student’s with Disabilities                                                          28 – 32

   Dissemination and Review                                                                  38 – 39

Essential Partners                                                                                    10 – 12  

Minimum Periods of Suspension                                                            20 – 22  

Public Conduct on School Property                                                        36 – 38 

Prohibited Student Conduct                                                                    13 – 15

Referrals – Support Options                                                                   26 – 27

Reporting Violations                                                                               15 – 16

Student Dress Code                                                                                12 – 13           

Student’s Rights/Responsibilities                                                            9 – 10

Student Searches and Interrogations                                                       32 – 35

Visitors to Schools                                                                                  35-36

Cell Phones                                                                                             44

Dances                                                                                                    42

Driving                                                                                                   44

Emergency Procedures                                                                           42-43

Extra-Curricular Activities, Extra Help, Fire Drills                                  43       

Grades for Repeated Courses or Examinations                                       44       

Promotion Requirements                                                                        44

Guidance Services                                                                                  45 – 46

Homework                                                                                              45

Honor Roll Program/Honor Society                                                        46 – 47

Library, Lockers, Nurse, Medications and Physical Exams                     49 – 50  

Seniors                                                                                                    47-48

Sexual Harassment Policy                                                                       50– 57

Student Council                                                                                      56       

Study Halls and Textbooks                                                                     57 – 58  

Tobacco Use and Smoking                                                                     41-42

 


Webutuck Central School

BELL SCHEDULE

2005—2006

 

 

  

      

 


 

 

TWO-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE

 

 

                             Period 1                            9:30 – 9:58

 

Period 2                          10:01 – 10:29

 

Period 3                          10:32 – 11:00

 

Period 4                          11:03 – 11:31

 

Period 5                          11:34 – 12:04

 

Period 6                          12:07 – 12:37

 

                             Period 7                           12:40 – 1:10

 

                             Period 8                            1:13 – 1:41

 

                             Period 9                            1:44 – 2:11

 

  

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES      2:11 – 3:30 PM

 

FIRST DISMISSAL BUS                   2:15 PM

SECOND DISMISSAL BUS 3:30 PM

LATE/SPORTS BUS              4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

For information on the closing of school, please listen to one of the following radio stations:

 

WGY                             Schenectady    810 AM

WHVW              Hyde Park       95 AM

WEOK               Poughkeepsie  1390AM, 101.5 FM

WKZE                           Sharon             1020 AM
WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2005-2006 CALENDAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 


CODE OF CONDUCT

 

I.             INTRODUCTION

 

The Board of Education (“Board”) is committed to providing a safe and orderly school environment where students may receive and district personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference. Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other district personnel, parents and other visitors is essential to achieving this goal.

 

The District has a long-standing set of expectations for conduct on school property and at school functions. These expectations are based on the principles of civility, mutual respect, citizenship, character, tolerance, honesty and integrity.

 

The Board recognizes the need to clearly define these expectations for acceptable conduct on school property, to identify the possible consequences of unacceptable conduct, and to ensure that discipline when necessary is administered promptly and fairly. To this end, the Board adopts this Code of Conduct (“Code”).

 

Unless otherwise indicated, this Code applies to all students, school personnel, parents and other visitors when on school property or attending school functions.

 

II.           DEFINITIONS

 

For purposes of this Code, the following definitions apply: 

 

“Disruptive student” means an elementary or secondary student under the age of 21 who is substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom.

 

“Parent” means parent, guardian or person in parental relation to a student.

 

“School property” means in or within any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground, parking lot or land contained within the real property boundary line of a public elementary or secondary school, or in or on a school bus, as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law § 142.

 

“School function” means any school-sponsored extra-curricular event or activity.

 

“Violent student” means a student under the age of 21 whom:

 

1.            Commits an act of violence upon a school employee, or attempts to do so.

2.                  Commits, while on school property or at a school function, an act of violence upon another  

             student or any other person lawfully on school property or at the school function, or attempts to

             do so.

3.               Possesses, while on school property or at a school function, a weapon.

4.            Displays, while on school property or at a school function, a weapon.

5.            Threatens, while on school property or at a school function, to use a weapon.

6.            Knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys school district property.

 


“Weapon” means a firearm as defined in 18 USC §921 for purposes of the Gun-Free Schools Act. It also means any other gun, BB gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, disguised gun, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, brass knuckles, sling shot, metal knuckle knife, box cutter, cane sword, electronic dart gun, Kung Fu star, electronic stun gun, pepper spray or other noxious spray, explosive or incendiary bomb, or other device, instrument, material or substance that can cause physical injury or death when used to cause physical injury or death.

 

III.          STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

A.           STUDENT’S RIGHTS

 

The district is committed to safeguarding the rights given to all students under state and federal law. In addition, to promote a safe, healthy, orderly and civil school environment, all district students have the right to:

 

1.            Take part in all district activities on an equal basis regardless of race, color, creed, national origin,

religion, gender or sexual orientation or disability.

 

2.         Present their version of the relevant events to school personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty in connection with the imposition of the penalty.

 

3.         Access school rules and, when necessary, receive an explanation of those rules from school personnel.

 

B.            STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES