Junior Campus

Cell Phones

Cell phones are to be left in the student’s locker and left there for the day. Cell phones are ONLY to be used during lunch hour or after school outside. At no other time during the day are cell phones to be seen, heard, or used in any manner. Cell phones are not to be used for taking pictures.

School staff will confiscate cell phones which are being used at inappropriate times and places. They will be kept in the main office for 7 days and then will be returned to the student. Second offense they will be kept in the main office for a 2 week period.
 

 

Dress Code

Students should wear clothing that reflects a positive learning environment free from distractions. It is expected that students wear appropriate, neat and clean clothing at all times. All Westwood High School parents are asked to support the school’s dress code by seeing that their child is properly attired when leaving home in the morning.

 

Below are some guidelines to follow:

• No undergarments are permitted to be visible including bras, bra-straps and boxer shorts;

• Clothing/jewelry which depicts drugs, alcohol, beer, violence, profanity or inappropriate language/message may not be worn;

• Ripped jeans must not show bare skin through the tear;

• Hats, bandanas may be worn outdoors only;

• Muscle shirts, cut-off shirts and pants, spaghetti straps, tube tops, see-through clothing and tops showing visible cleavage may not be worn to school;

• Midriff must not be exposed;

• Shorts and skirts must be one hand length above the knee.

Consequences for inappropriate dress may include:

• Student may be given a T-Shirt or sweatpants to wear from the office;

• Disciplinary referral could be completed;

• Parent being called to deliver appropriate clothing;

• Detention / Suspension;

• Student being sent home;

• Hats worn in school could be confiscated.

 

Cyber Misconduct

Cyber-Misconduct involves the use of information and communication technologies such as e-mail, cell phone, pager, text messages, instant messaging, defamatory personal Web sites, and defamatory online personal polling Web sites, to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behaviour by an individual or group, which harms others whether intentional or not.

Students are responsible for any misuse whether this be on school property or off of school property. Students should expect sanctions to be taken to deal with this type of misbehaviour. Such acts are considered harassment and criminal acts and will be dealt with according to the school board's Policy on Safe and Caring Schools.
 

 

Drugs or Alcohol

The Policy on Safe and Caring Schools will be used in all cases involving alcohol or illegal drugs being brought to school, consumed in school or bought and sold in school. This also includes school busses and field trips.

• In all cases parents will be informed and a meeting arranged with the principal.

• In each case there will be consequences based on the seriousness of the incident.

• Students involved could be referred to outside specialized organizations to deal with their specific problem.

• Subsequent infractions will increase the consequences.

• Suspicion of drug or alcohol consumption could result in sanctions.

Principal or designate may search an individual or his or her locker if he or she suspects from a reliable source that a student has drugs or alcohol with them in school. This will be done in a professional and efficient manner respecting the rights of all concerned.

All individuals involved in the violation or apprehension will produce written reports on the events. In all cases police will be informed and in the case of illegal drugs they will be called to deal with the individuals and to take possession of the illegal substance.
 

 

Electronics

Ipod, Mp3, CD player or similar electronic devices are ONLY to be used before school, recess, noon hour and after school. At no other time during the day, are these items to be seen, heard, or used in any manner. School staff will confiscate any such devices which are used during school time. They will be kept in the main office for 7 days and then will be returned to the student. Second offense they will be kept in the main office for a 2 week period.

Cameras or other photographic devices are not to be used, unless approved by Administration.

It is strongly recommended to keep those electronic devices at home. The school cannot assume responsibility for lost or stolen belongings.
 

 

Fire/Emergency Evacuation

During fire evacuations and other emergencies, everyone in the school must leave the building as quickly as possible without resorting to running; responding as quickly as possible to instructions given by teachers, and observing the necessary “no talking” rule in force during the evacuation of the building.

Tampering with a fire alarm and/or fire extinguishers will result in a fine being levied.
 

FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, STUDENTS MUST:

1. Follow the teacher’s instructions AT ALL TIMES.

2. Walk with their classmates IN SILENCE to the exit indicated by the teacher (no running, no pushing).

3. Walk and stand outside in a straight line with their group to the designated area:

4. Stay with their class (do not mix with other classes).

5. Keep silent as teachers have to take attendance and wait for further instructions given by the firemen or the Principal.

6. Students who happen to be away from their classroom (washroom, etc.) when the fire alarm goes off, are to proceed outside using the closest exit and MUST report to one of the secretaries immediately (do not try to find your class).
    

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