Family Resources & Handbook

Students and parents are responsible for reading the entire handbook and seeking clarification as needed.

Enrollment/Transition

Students must withdraw from their attendance area school. 

Trespassing

Students are not allowed at any other AASD school during the school day unless they are there for the purposes of cross-enrollment, a scheduled appointment, or have pre-approval from the CHS school administration.

Supplies

CHS: Bring supplies to the office the first day of attendance.  All materials will be provided in each of your classes.

GEDO#2: None required

Behavioral Expectations

We have the same general standards of expected behavior as all of the schools in the Appleton Area School District with a few expectations that are unique to CHS.

Nutrition Program

Students may not bring candy, soda, sport drinks, etc.  Students may bring a clear empty water bottle, free of any labels, to fill at school.

Schedule

CHS: Students will be assigned to AM or PM schedule. Students are required to attend any assigned 5th hour class.

GEDO#2: M-TH 12:00-4:00.  TH 3:00-4:00 determined by attendance.

Attendance

We are to be notified in advance if a student will be absent from school and the reason for the absence.

Closed Campus

We are a closed campus; students needing to leave are to sign out in the office & must request supervision to remove items from their car.  Students leaving unexcused during the day will not be permitted to re-enter on the same day.

Student Dress

Student dress must be appropriate to the educational environment, similar to a workplace setting.  Drug (including images of mushrooms), alcohol, tobacco messages, gang identifiers, and revealing clothes are not allowed.

Illegal Acts

Are subject to school and potential legal consequences.

Alcohol & Drugs

No student may possess, use, distribute, or be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or any other mood-altering chemicals while on school property or during school-sponsored activities.  

Tobacco Products

State statute prohibits the possession of tobacco products by a minor. Use of tobacco products including electronic cigarettes on district property is a violation of state law. Tobacco/nicotine containing products will be confiscated and will not be returned to students or parents.

Gangs & Gang Activity

Gang activity in the Appleton Area School District is prohibited.

Student Use of Two-Way Communication Devices and/or Electronic Devices

• Students may use cell phones and music devices before and after school and during meals unless there is a staff directive that would state otherwise. 
• Students wishing to use their cell phone outside of the approved times may request to make the call in the office area.  Permission is granted at the discretion of the teacher.
• Use of electronic devices in the classroom is prohibited unless directly approved by the classroom teacher and must be turned off before the student leaves the classroom.
• Parents are requested to contact their son or daughter through the office.
• Music devices are not permitted in the Computer Based Learning (CBL) lab.
• Refusal to give a cell phone to staff may result in ISS, OSS, disorderly conduct, and code violation depending on the number of offenses and student response to the request.

Acceptable Use For Technology and Network Resources

*While in the labs, CHS students are to access only e2020 and/or educational websites. Misuse of this policy will result in the loss of use of the district computers and the inability to take computer-based courses, along with additional disciplinary action including referral to law enforcement.

*Students attending CHS are not permitted to bring/use personal computing devices (laptops, tablets etc.)

Lockers, Backpacks & Purses

Coats and backpacks are not permitted in the classroom. Coats are hung in the main hallway. Backpacks are to be stored in the office. Purses are limited to a surface area of 8 1/2” x 11”.  Students may request a locker.

Medication

Medication consent and authorization forms are available in the office.  Students are not to carry any medication without proper authorization.

Transportation

It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for transportation.  Students can obtain an ID to access Valley Transit buses free of charge during the regular school year. 

The Student Support Team (SST) at the three Appleton attendance area high schools refers students for enrollment.   Enrollment is targeted at 125 students. 

The referred student and a parent/guardian meet with Central staff to discuss program offerings, the commitment of the student and parent/guardian to seek positive changes, and jointly determine if enrollment in Central would be beneficial to the student. 

Enrollment in Central is generally voluntary. At times, students are administratively placed at Central.

Students may begin attending Central after they have officially been referred from their attendance area school. Students must report to Student Services at their attendance area high school to return all textbooks, pay any library or other fines, check out of PE lockers, pay school fee obligations, complete the “sign out” sheet with teacher signatures and return it to the office, and, if required, turn in their photo ID card.

Central generally follows the AASD calendar for district high schools; however, we make modifications based on the unique needs of our AM/PM scheduling. 

Students are expected to attend school based on the Central calendar. 

Central offers students a ½ day schedule so that they may remediate their credit deficiencies while also maintaining employment through which lifelong employment skills are learned. 

• Students will be assigned to AM or PM schedules on a semester basis.
• Priorities in scheduling will be given to the students who are closest to graduation. 
• Students are encouraged to talk with the counselor or social worker regarding their individual needs.
• Changes to schedules require the approval of the Appleton Central administrator.
• Students who do not participate or attend a class may be removed from the class.
• Students who fail a course or are removed from a class are expected to make up the credit either by repeating the course or taking a course in its place, including CBI courses, E-school or summer school.
• Some courses are available on a limited basis (example: PFM).  Priority will be given to students who have not previously taken these courses at Central.
• Students can be cross-enrolled to their attendance area high school after one semester of receiving all passing grades at Central and displaying good attendance.  Approval for cross-enrollment is at the discretion of the principals from both high schools and is subject to the student remaining in good standing at Central and the attendance area high school.
• Independent study may be approved when there are significant extenuating circumstances. The student, counselor, teacher, or social worker may present a proposal to the principal.  Upon receiving initial approval from the principal, a faculty advisor will be assigned to oversee the independent study.  The teacher and the student then develop an outline and timeline of the project. Finally, the student, his/her parents(s)/guardian(s), the teacher, and the principal sign an agreement that delineates the expectations.

A well-nourished student makes for a more engaged, active participant in the classroom. 

Nutrition time is used as an opportunity to practice social skills, develop appropriate peer-to-peer communication skills, review social etiquette, and generally provide time for rapport building between peers and staff.

• The Nutrition Program is considered part of our regular school day and all attendance/truancy practices apply. 
• Students are not to bring in candy, soda, sport drinks etc.  Students may bring a clear empty water bottle, free of any labels, to fill at school.

Students with AM and PM schedules will be assigned to a fifth-hour class based on course availability and at the discretion of the building administration.

Once scheduled, students are expected to attend, and all attendance/truancy practices apply.

Students attending Central High School need basic supplies for school.  

School supplies are collected from students during the first week of school and reissued as necessary during the year.

• (12) Blue or black medium-point pens
• (3) Boxes of facial tissue
• (12) #2 pencils
• (6) Spiral notebooks
• (6) Pocket portfolio folders

Students attend school for ½ day and are expected to be employed or participating in service learning on a part-time basis. These hours are to be scheduled outside of the regular school day, including Period 5 and the Nutrition Program.

• Employment must be at a regular IRS-registered business where the business is deducting Social Security, Federal, and State taxes.  If you are listed as an independent contractor and/or paid cash, you must provide a copy of your federal and state tax returns to verify payment of Social Security, Federal, and State Taxes, and a copy of the payment check to the IRS.
• Employment for credit must be at a reputable business. Determination of reputability is left to the discretion of the Appleton Area School District and Appleton Central.
• Service Learning hours must be at a not-for-profit agency or church.  Verification of hours is to be completed by a non-family member.
• Work hours will be prorated on a percentage of full days attended. School absences will reduce the number of work hours accepted.  
• Students will not be given permission to miss regularly scheduled classes in order to attend work.
• Students are required to turn in employment verification (paycheck stubs) every pay period.

Find the Central Bell Schedule here.

The GED Option #2 (GEDO #2) Program allows authorized school districts to use the GED test battery to measure proficiency in lieu of high school credit for students enrolled in an alternative education program. 

A student who passes the GED tests and completes the other requirements for graduation is entitled to the traditional high school diploma.  The GEDO#2 instructional program is individualized based on each student’s needs. 

Students are referred to the program through each of the high school’s (East, West, North, Central) Behavior Consultation Teams (BCT). 

Students selected must be at least seventeen (17) years of age, one year behind their 9^th grade class in credits earned (12 or fewer credits at the end of the second semester of their Junior year), and able to demonstrate an ability to read at or above the 9^th grade reading level. 

The program serves older significantly credit-deficient students who are not likely to earn a diploma utilizing a credit attainment/recovery model and who would benefit from a highly structured program offered in a small class setting. 

Each student will be assigned to either the AM or PM session, but occasionally during the year may be expected to attend either the opposite session or a time that is different from his/her regular school day. 

If a student is under supervision either at the county or state level, the assigned intake worker, social worker, parole agent or other designee will receive regular attendance records of the supervised student.  Supervising agents will also be provided academic and behavioral records/reports of the student as allowed by law. 

Attendance Policy

Schools are required by State Statutes (S. 118.15 & 118.16) to observe the compulsory education law which requires all students to attend school regularly until the end of the school term, quarter, or semester of the school year in which the child becomes 18 years of age. Regular attendance is key to success at Appleton Central High School and is the responsibility of parents/guardians and the students.

Consistent and persistent willful violation of the school attendance policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action. 

• “Truant” means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of any day on which school is held during a school semester. 
• “Habitual Truant” means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of 5 or more days on which school is held during a school semester. Violations can result in a referral to the County Social Services.
• “Consequences for Unexcused Absences” may include:  required meeting with the building administrator, contact with parent/guardian, contact with county social worker or probation agent, TRAC, removal from a course, removal from Appleton Central.

Reporting Absences

To report a student’s absence, a parent or legal guardian must call 852-5590.

• Call as early as possible each day the student is absent to provide the school with notification of the absence and the reason for the absence.  If you would like to speak with the secretary, principal, counselor, or social worker, call between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Any excuses received after that time may not be accepted.
• If the absence extends for more than three (3) days, or if the student has a chronic attendance problem, a physician's statement may be required before the student's absences are considered excused.
• If the parent/guardian does not contact the school regarding an absence, the student is considered unexcused. That absence will remain unexcused, with all the consequences of an unexcused absence, unless a parent/guardian contacts the school by telephone or in person within 24 hours of the absence.
• As outlined at the intake meeting, regardless of age, students may not excuse their own absence unless they are living on their own.

Excused Absences

Due to the half-day schedule, students are to schedule appointments whenever possible outside of the school day. According to Wisconsin law, students are expected to attend school except for LEGAL EXCUSED ABSENCES (S.118.16) established by the local Board of Education. 

• Student illness
• Religious observances
• Impassable roads or extreme weather conditions
• Other reasons as approved by the school administration
• Severe illness or death in the student’s immediate family
• Medical emergency quarantine, or communicable disease
• Preplanned absences approved by the school office such as court appearances, necessary health appointments, college visitations, job shadowing experiences, and school-sponsored activities

Unexcused Absences

Students who miss school for other than a legal excuse are in violation of the state's compulsory attendance law. Unless listed above in the Excused Absences section, student absences are considered ILLEGAL and are, therefore, recorded as UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. Students' schoolwork missed due to an unexcused absence may be made up at the discretion of the individual teacher.

The following are examples of illegal, unexcused absences:

• Unlawful detention: When a child is absent from school for other than legal reasons, with parental knowledge or consent (stated or implied), it is unlawful detention.
• Truancy: A child who is sent to school, whose parent(s) or guardian(s) expect him/her to be in school, but who does not attend for other than lawful reasons, is considered truant. This includes oversleeping, shopping, car problems, concert attendance, babysitting, working at home, or runaways (S. 118.16).
• Excessive excused absences:  Except when special circumstances exist--as determined by the CHS administrator in consultation with the student, parent, medical professionals, and/or school staff--students with more than (10) absences in a semester may be considered excessive and may result in all subsequent absences requiring a medical excuse.  

Pre-Arranged Absences

Any student who knows in advance that he/she will be absent from school for an excusable reason must have his/her parent/guardian call the attendance office at 852-5590, as with any other excusable absence. It is expected that the student will either complete the schoolwork missed prior to leaving or submit the assignments to the appropriate teachers immediately upon returning to school as arranged with each teacher in advance of the absence.

Pre-Arranged Appointments

Due to the half-day schedule, students are to schedule appointments whenever possible outside of the school day, including medical, dental, and counseling.  When a student leaves or arrives late due to an appointment, they must sign in/out in the office. Upon returning to school, the student must provide a verification of having been to the appointment at the stated time. All work missed by the student due to an appointment is his/her responsibility to complete as assigned by the teacher.

Homework/Make-Up Work for an Absence

When a student is absent for less than three days, it is the student's responsibility to obtain homework assignments by contacting his/her teacher. If a student is absent for three or more days, the student or parent may contact Central High School (852-5590) to obtain assignments.  Due to the content and structure of CHS, course alternative assignments may need to be given to make up for missed discussions. 

Tardiness to Class / Truancy from Class

Students are expected to attend every class on time for which they are scheduled unless they have a legal, excused reason for being absent from that class. Skipping a class, or being excessively tardy, is illegal and unexcused. It is considered truancy according to state law (S. 118.16). Truancy/tardiness from class may result in parental contact and/or disciplinary consequences. Due to the reduced length of our classes, a student will be considered tardy immediately following the start of the scheduled class time.  Repeated truancy /tardiness to a course could result in a student being dropped from a course and possibly re-assigned to a CBL course.

Sign-in & Sign-Out Procedures

Upon late arrival at school at any time during the day, the student must first sign in at the office.  If it becomes necessary for a student to leave during the regular school hours for reasons such as medical appointments, court appearances, etc., a parent/guardian is to call in or send a note with an excuse, and the student is to sign out in the office before leaving.  If a student becomes ill during the day, they are to report to the office, and a call will be made to the parent/guardian.

Withdrawal From School

Notify Appleton Central's main office if your intent is to withdraw due to moving, enrolling in a private school, enrolling in the military, enrolling in a GED/HSED, or quitting school. Students are encouraged to meet with the school administrator, counselor, or social worker before dropping out of school.

Inclement Weather

Inclement weather sometimes causes school to be cancelled for the day. Learn more here.

See Board Policy 442 and Board Policy 870.

Whenever a student alleges that he/she is aggrieved by reason of the application to him/her of any administrative rule, regulation or order, or of an order of any teacher, principal, or other administrative person in the school system, or whenever any student feels there are deficiencies in existence in the school system, such as, but not limited to, curricular content, educational facilities, teaching methods and the like, which require remedial action, the student or a parent on the student’s behalf shall contact the building principal for direction in proceeding with a grievance or stating a complaint. If further information is necessary, the student should contact the Assistant Superintendent.

The Appleton Area School District and Appleton Central High School are committed to working closely with parents and guardians to resolve issues and concerns in a way that is mutually agreeable.

The following procedures will serve as guidelines for handling student/parent complaints or grievances:

Step 1: Contact the classroom teacher.

If the complaint involves the action of a teacher, there shall be a sincere attempt to work this out directly between the pupil and the teacher. The public school staff member involved shall make a special effort to be sure the pupil has had adequate opportunity to discuss the situation with him/her.

Step 2: Contact the School Principal (there is no Associate Principal at CHS)

If the matter cannot be resolved at Step 1, the pupil shall reduce to writing the details of the situation. At the elementary level, the written record shall be submitted to the principal. At the secondary level, the written record shall be submitted to the principal.

This written record shall be submitted to the associate principal for student services, who may handle the matter or refer to the associate principal for curriculum and instruction. The associate principal who handles the grievance shall respond no later than ten days after receiving the written record.

If no resolution can be achieved on Step 2, the student may proceed to Step 3. A written report of resolutions or recommendations will be sent to those involved and a copy filed in the pupil’s cumulative folder by the administrator handling the complaint, if the student wishes.

The pupil shall present the written report of the complaint to the building principal. The principal will review the written report from the pupil, the written record completed by the assistant principal, and any other parties who are directly involved, and then will arrange a meeting of the pupil, his/her parents, and school personnel, to attempt to resolve the problem.

Such a meeting will take place as soon as possible, within five school days following receipt of the written reports. Following this step, a written report by the principal shall be submitted to those involved, with a copy to the Superintendent within five school days after the meeting.

Step 3: Contact the Assistant Superintendent

If no resolution has been reached, contact the Assistant Superintendent, who is assigned to oversee our school. 

Step 4: Contact the Superintendent of Schools

In the event that the aggrieved pupil is not satisfied after Step 3, he/she shall then make a written request to the principal for forwarding to the Superintendent for further consideration of the grievance.

The Superintendent will arrange for a meeting with himself/herself or his/her representative, the pupil, his/her parents, and the staff members who may be involved as soon as it is possible and within five school days after receiving the written request.

Step 5:  The final step in the district appeal process is the Board of Education. 

The final appeal under this procedure, if the pupil is still not satisfied, is to the Board of Education. The complaint or grievance shall be submitted in writing to the District office at the Administrative Center.

The Board may arrange to hear the complaint, consider the written reports, and render its decision in writing within four weeks of the receipt of the written request for Board review.

If the Board decides to hear the matter, the date for the hearing shall be within 30 days of the receipt of the written request. The pupil may request either a closed or an open hearing. The decision of the Board of Education is final, and the matter will be closed.

See Board Policy 447 and Board Policy 443.

Appleton Central follows district procedures and guidelines for discipline.  The administrator and staff will enforce policies, report infractions and discipline challenges in school to the students, parent/guardian, and, when necessary, to district administration.

We embrace the belief that behaviors can be changed with consistent expectations and that each student has within him/herself the ability to make that change. 

All students, staff, and parents have basic rights and responsibilities designed to maximize academic freedom and individual expression while maintaining an orderly and respectful atmosphere for all members in our learning community. 

Everyone has the right to speak, listen, and learn in a safe environment that is free from physical harassment and verbal abuse. 

In addition to their rights, all students, staff, and parents have basic responsibilities to respect others, the property of others, and the reputation of the alternative schools.  Everyone has a responsibility to adhere to common courtesies, to follow the school rules, and to obey all laws. 

The development of a positive atmosphere and the maintenance of a respectful academic community are the responsibility of every member of the alternative schools’ community.  Above all, each person is responsible for his/her own actions.

Behavioral Expectations

The behavioral expectations for alternative schools’ students are similar to those for being a responsible and productive member of our society. Violations may result in teacher reprimands, conferences, parental contact, detentions, and/or exclusion or removal from class. In addition to disciplinary action by teachers, students may also be subject to administrative reprimands, conferences, parental contact, detentions, suspension, and/or expulsion from school.

Finally, the educational program and options for any student may be changed and limited if the student is not performing at an acceptable level.

Unacceptable behavior at school or at school-sponsored functions:

• Physical or verbal assault or harassment of another person
• Committing racist acts or racial slurs against another person or organization
• Cheating
• Theft from another person, or taking property belonging to the Appleton Area School District (AASD)
• Lying or withholding information from authorities
• Vandalism of another person’s property or property belonging to the AASD
• Blatant disruptions of the learning environment or the enticement of others to be disruptive
• Any gang and/or gang-related activity including the wearing of gang-related clothing or accessories.
• The possession or use of a weapon.
• Possessing, selling, purchasing, using or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Possessing, selling, purchasing or using any form of tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, e-cigs, vapes or other nicotine devices
• Tampering with the school fire alarm system, security system, or making a bomb threat.
• Truancy and/or tardiness
• Failure to comply with the “Nutrition Policy” as outlined in this handbook.
• Littering
• Public displays of affection (PDA)
• Driving and parking a motor vehicle on school premises are privileges, and students should only park in those areas that are designated for student parking (Morrison Street Lot). Safe driving practices are required.
• Being disrespectful to other individuals
• The use of inappropriate and/or abusive language
• Leaving the school campus during the school day without prior authorization of the office staff and parent/guardian
• Failure to abide by all bus regulations when attending school or involved in a school activity or school-sponsored event.
• Defiance of staff and staff directives
• ***In addition to these basic behavioral expectations, students are expected to immediately comply with ALL staff directives that are LEGAL, MORAL, and SAFE!

Neighborhood Relations

Property adjoining the school grounds, like all residential property, is private; therefore, littering and trespassing are not permitted. Police action will be taken against violators who are reported.

The neighbors of our school have a right to resent any infringement upon their rights. Be good neighbors and good representatives of our school.

Code of Classroom Conduct

Students should be able to attend school and classes as free as reasonably possible from unnecessary and unwarranted distraction and disruption. Such behavior can interfere with the classroom environment and will not be tolerated. A student who engages in classroom conduct or behavior requiring removal may be placed in an alternative setting in accordance with CHS’s disciplinary procedures. Reasons for removal from class may include, but are not limited to, the following conduct or behavior (AASD Board Policy 443):

• Disruptive, dangerous, and unruly behavior.
• Conduct which otherwise interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively.
• Conduct covered by the District’s policies regarding suspension and expulsion.

Established disciplinary procedures will be followed in handling students who are removed from classes. Following consideration of available information, the principal or designee shall, at his/her discretion, take one of the following steps:

• Place the student in an alternative education program as defined by Wisconsin Statute 115.28(7)(e)1
• Place the student in another appropriate place in school
• Place the student in a CBL class
• Return the student to the class from which the student was removed if the teacher and principal or designee determine that readmission to the class is best

Long-term placement in any of the above is an administrative decision. Parents will be provided written notification of the placement decision. Parental consent is not required and any complaints should be addressed through the District’s Complaints Process.

A student with special needs may be removed from a class by a teacher and placed in an alternative educational setting only to the extent authorized by state law, the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related regulations.

Removal from Class

Appropriate behavior and use of equipment/materials are necessary to remain in class and achieve credit. Students who demonstrate through their actions that they are not respectful may be permanently removed from class with a grade of "F" on their transcript and loss of credit.

Student attire must be respectful of others and appropriate for the educational environment. Clothing or attire that, in the opinion of school authorities, causes a distraction or disruption in the school or creates a health or safety problem is deemed inappropriate for student dress.

Since styles of clothing change rapidly, the administration reserves the right to restrict certain fashions that are inappropriate as well as interpret what is considered to be in poor taste or distracting to the learning environment.  Members of the staff will use their professional judgment when enforcing this policy.

The standards maintained align with the BOE-approved policy:

In an effort to keep the learning environment appropriate to a work setting, student dress must conform to the following minimum standards:

• Students must wear appropriate footwear in and around school at all times
• No pants can be worn below the waist (undergarments may not be visible)
• Students may not wear scanty or revealing clothing.  Examples may include but are not limited to:  short skirts or revealing shorts (must have 4-inch inseam), clothing that exposes midriffs or undergarments
• No garments which advertise or promote alcohol, tobacco products, or other drugs may be worn (including images of mushrooms)
• No attire or accessory which by its design, use, or intended use, could cause bodily harm, property damage, or intimidation to other persons may be worn.  Examples may include but are not limited to:  chains, leather straps, pet collars and spikes
• No gang-related attire is allowed; any attire, item, insignia, colors, or symbol which the staff has reasonable cause to believe is a gang identifier will be prohibited even if it had not previously been so designated in this or any other statement of policy.
• No garments may be worn at school depicting messages or symbols displaying inappropriate language, violence, sexual actions, vulgarity, or racist/harassing/ intimidating statements.
• Body markings or tattoos that do not meet the above standards must be fully covered
• If students bring a backpack or other large bag/purse (larger than 81/2” X 11”) or carrier with them to school at Central, it must be checked in upon arrival with office personnel and may be picked up at the end of the school day.  

*Since styles change, the administration reserves the right to determine what is inappropriate for the learning environment

A student may be assigned to a detention, in-school suspension, or out-of-school suspension when the student has violated a school policy, refused to cooperate with school expectations and/or rules, or has a record of chronic attendance problems or misbehavior. 

• Unless other arrangements are made, detention must be served at the time and place indicated when it is assigned.  In addition to being present and on time, when you are assigned detention, you must bring some work to do.  Sleeping is not allowed and students are expected to comply with all directions as given by the supervisor.
• The in-school suspension is intended to provide the student with a time-out from the regular daily routine to focus on the choices the student has made that resulted in this type of disciplinary action. Parents will be informed of the student's in-school suspension. The student will be provided with assignments from his/her classroom teachers and is expected to spend his/her time doing those assignments. If a determination is made that the student is not ready to return to classes, further ISS time may be assigned, the student may receive an out-of-school suspension, or other consequences.  Violation of the in-school suspension rules is considered reason for suspending the student out of school.
• State statutes permit the out-of-school suspension of a student (S. 120.13) for up to five days for misconduct. As a general rule, students may be suspended if they defy the authority of school staff, disrupt the orderly operation of the school, or interfere with the right of other students to learn.  Suspended students may not be on any school district property, nor attend any school function, or receive work hour credit.  For the purposes of making up schoolwork missed while suspended from school, suspensions are considered excused absences.

Expulsion

The Appleton Board of Education may, on referral from a school administrator and after an expulsion hearing, expel any student who is found to be a detriment to the school environment due the following reasons: repeated refusal or neglect to obey the rules; knowingly conveyed or caused to be conveyed any threat or false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy any school property by means of explosives; engaged in conduct while at school or while under the supervision of school authority which endangered the property, health, or safety of others; engaged in conduct while not at school or while not under the supervision of school authority which endangered the property, health, or safety of others at school or under the supervision of a school authority; endangers the property, health, or safety of any employee or school board member of the school district (S. 120.13).

Students who engage in such actions will be considered by the alternative schools’ administrative team for recommendation to the school district for expulsion from school. 

Illegal Acts

Students who commit an illegal offense while at school or during a school-sponsored activity are subject to school discipline as well as legal charges. The following are examples of some illegal acts prohibited at school (not intended to be an all-inclusive list):

Alcohol	Students may not purchase, possess, or consume any alcoholic beverage (S. 125.07 and 125.09) or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages.
Battery	A student causing bodily harm to another, by an act done with intent to cause bodily harm to that person harmed, is guilty of a misdemeanor (S. 940.19).
Disorderly Conduct	Students who engage in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud, or otherwise disorderly conduct in which such conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance is guilty of disorderly conduct (S. 947.01).
Drugs	It is illegal for any person to possess a controlled substance, including all forms of THC, unless it is obtained from a valid prescription (S. 161). Students found to be in possession of illicit drugs will be referred for possible expulsion.
Harassment	A student who engages in repeated acts to intimidate a person by strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise subjects the person to physical contact, or threatens to do the same, is in violation of the law (S. 947.01).
Hazing	No person may intentionally or recklessly engage in acts of forced activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student for the purpose of initiation or admission with any organization operating in connection with a school (S. 948.51).
Obscenity	A student who imports, prints, advertises, sells, has in possession, offers for sale, publishes, exhibits, or transfers commercially any lewd, obscene, or indecent written matter, picture, sound recording, or film, or who has in possession with intent to transfer to a person under 18 years of age any of the above materials or whoever makes any lewd, obscene, or indecent drawings or writings in school is guilty of a felony by state statutes (S. 944.21 and S. 944.23).
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon	Any person (except a peace officer) who goes armed with a weapon or switch blade knife in any school building or on school property is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor (S. 941.235 and S. 941.24 and S. 948.61).
Possession/Discharge of Fireworks	No person shall sell, use, discharge, or explode any fireworks in a school building or on school property (S. 167.10).
Slander/Libel	State statute prohibits intentionally defaming another person, whether a student or staff member. This includes anything that exposes the other person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or disgrace in their line of work (S. 942.01).
Theft	No student may intentionally take and carry away, use, transfer, conceal, or retain possession of movable property of another person without the other's consent (S. 943.20).
Tobacco/Nicotine	State statute prohibits the possession of tobacco/nicotine products by a minor (S. 48.983). Use of tobacco/nicotine products on school district property by any person is a violation of state statute (S. 120.12).
Vandalism	Any student who intentionally causes damage to a school building and/or school property is guilty of a misdemeanor (S. 943.01).

 

Alcohol & Other Drugs

No student or employee of the Appleton Area School District shall knowingly possess, use, distribute, or be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or any other mood-altering chemicals while on school property or during school-sponsored activities.

The possession, use, or distribution of drug paraphernalia, look-alike drugs, non­alcoholic beer, or any substance misrepresented as alcohol or a mood-altering drug is also prohibited on school property or during school- sponsored activities.

A student may be required to submit to a breath test to determine the presence of alcohol, if a school official or law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that the student is under the influence of alcohol.

Violation of this policy or refusal to submit to required breath testing for the presence of alcohol will result in disciplinary action which may include: school disciplinary consequences; notification of law enforcement officials; notification of parents/guardians or legal custodians; notification of co-curricular advisors and the athletic director; notification of the district superintendent or designee; suspension and/or expulsion.

Use of prescription or over-the-counter medication in compliance with Board Policy shall not be considered a violation. Secondary administration of any prescribed drug on school property or during school- sponsored activities is prohibited.

Tobacco Products / Tobacco Use / Nicotine Products

In the interest of a tobacco-free environment and in compliance with State law, smoking and/or use of other tobacco or nicotine products (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited in all School District buildings, on all District-controlled properties, excluding residential properties, and in all school-sponsored transportation vehicles, at all times.

Possession of tobacco products, including lighters and electronic cigarettes, is also prohibited.  Tobacco products will be confiscated and will not be returned to students or parents. Students who violate the law will be referred to the police for legal consequences that may include fines and court appearances.

Violations of school rules regarding the use and possession of tobacco products while on school property or attending school functions will result in disciplinary action.

See Board Policy 443.71.

See Board Policy 443.8

Gang activity in the Appleton Area School District schools or on school property is prohibited. The Appleton Area School District defines a gang as an organized association, either formal or informal, of two or more persons with common signs, symbols, and other identifying factors, who individually or collectively engage in criminal activity. 

Gang criminal activity includes, but is not limited to, intimidating or threatening others, participating in and/or enticing others to participate in any form of physical violence involving persons or property.

• A gang member is an individual who meets any two or more of the gang-related listed criteria.  These include self-admission of gang membership, witness testimony, correspondence such as notes, letters, tapes, etc. of gang membership, paraphernalia or photographs of gang activities, gang-related tattoos, gang-related clothing or colors, and/or association with known gang members.
• Gang activity includes but is not limited to the display or possession of gang symbols; soliciting others for membership; requesting payment of dues, insurance, or other forms of protection from any individual; intimidating or threatening any individual; and/or inciting others to participate in any form of physical violence involving persons or property, or other criminal activity.
• Gang identifiers, which may change periodically, will not be allowed to be displayed by anyone at any Appleton Area School District school at any time, including at school-sponsored activities. Students may not display or wear any sign, gesture, insignia, symbol, color, combination of colors, or combination of clothing, wearing apparel, or accessories which have been designed as gang identifiers. Some examples of gang identifiers include, but are not limited to: 5-6 point stars, arrows, pitchforks, crowns, identifying numbers, or groups of names or initials. The list of identifiers may be updated at any time.

Violation of this policy may result in notification of parents and/or guardians and/or law enforcement officials; suspension; and recommendation for expulsion.

See Board Policy 411.1

The Appleton Area School District's Policy is to maintain and ensure a learning and working environment free of any form of sexual harassment or intimidation toward and between students, employees, school board members, parents, volunteers, independent contracted service workers, and applications for employment. It is, therefore, the policy of the district that neither students nor employees will be allowed to engage in any form of sexual harassment or intimidation toward students or school employees.

• Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, uninvited telephone calls or letters, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment also includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances or propositions, verbal abuse of a sexual nature, subtle pressure or requests for sexual activities, unnecessary touching of an individual, graphic verbal commentaries about an individual's body, unusually degrading words used to describe an individual, a display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, and sexually explicit or offensive jokes or physical contact.
• No employee or student shall threaten or insinuate, either explicitly or implicitly, that a student's refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect the performance, employment, work status, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, shifts, or any other condition of employment, or career or educational development. Similarly, no employee or student shall promise, imply or grant any preferential treatment in connection with another student engaging in sexual conduct.
• Any employee or student who is determined after an investigation to have engaged in sexual harassment in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate response, which may include suspension or an indefinite expulsion for students.  Any student or any parents/guardians who believe their student has been subjected to sexual harassment should report the incident(s) to the building principal and/or designee. If a student or parent is not comfortable with making a complaint to the principal/designee, the complaint may be made to a teacher, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or nurse with the understanding that incidents must be reported to administration for review and action. The employee receiving the complaint shall report the complaint to the principal/designee and the Assistant Superintendent for School Services.  No retaliation or intimidation directed towards anyone that originates a complaint or participates in any way in an investigation will be tolerated.

Third party witnesses are strongly encouraged to report observed incidents of sexual harassment to the administration.  Every effort will be made, when requested, to maintain the confidentiality of witness identity unless the witness is requested to testify at a hearing.

See Board Policy 443.5

Principals are authorized to establish school rules and acceptable use guidelines for limited, non-disruptive use of an electronic communication device during the school day in the school building or during school activities for safety, medical, vocational, or other legitimate uses.  

Appleton Central High School and the Appleton Area School District accept no responsibility for lost or stolen electronic devices. 

Central High School/GEDO#2

• Students are required to store personal laptops, iPads, etc. in the office.  Students are discouraged from bringing them to school; all necessary technology will be provided by the school.
• Students may use cell phones and music devices before and after school and during meals unless there is a staff directive that would state otherwise. 
• Students wishing to use their cell phone outside of the approved times may request to make the call in the office area. 
• Use of electronic devices in the classroom is prohibited unless directly approved by the classroom teacher and, if approved, must be turned off before the student leaves the classroom.
• Parents are requested to contact their son or daughter through the office, as texting or answering a phone in class could result in confiscation of the phone.  Please contact the office at (920) 852-5590.
• Music devices are not permitted in the computer lab unless the supervising teacher awards the privilege.
• Parents are requested to contact their student through the office, as texting or answering a phone in class could result in confiscation of the phone. Please contact the office at 852-5590.

Students who violate this policy will face the following disciplinary consequences: (Any electronic device or combination thereof)

• 1st offense- confiscation until the end of the student’s regularly scheduled school day
• 2nd offense -confiscation for 2 consecutive school days, letter sent home
• 3rd offense- confiscation for 5 school days and parent pick-up of the device, phone call home
• 4th offense- confiscation for 10 school days and parent pick-up of the device, parent meeting
• 5th offense- parent meeting, phone not allowed in building other than office for storage for 30 days

Refusal to give a cell phone to staff may result in ISS, OSS, disorderly conduct, and code violation depending on the number of offenses and student response to the request.
 

See Board Policy 443.7 and Board Policy 832.

Violence & Intimidation

No one shall threaten--verbally, non-verbally, or physically--the safety of another person through the use of intimidation or violence. Such conduct is prohibited on school property, in a school facility, in a school vehicle, at any school-sponsored function, or while traveling to and from school.

Violence is defined as aggressive behavior which subjects a person to unwanted physical contact including, but not limited to, striking, shoving, or kicking.

Intimidation is defined as behavior or repeated acts which cause fear or physical or psychological discomfort, including, but not limited to, physical conduct or verbal or nonverbal threats or gestures.

Possible consequences for violation of this policy include: application of approved school disciplinary practices and procedures; notification of law enforcement officials; notification of parents, guardians, or legal custodians; notification of the Superintendent or designee; suspension from school; recommendation for expulsion. (S. 120.13, 120.44, 947.013).

The Appleton Area School District (AASD) is committed to providing safe learning environments for all students, staff, parents, and volunteers.

Weapons

No person, including someone with a CCW (Carrying a Concealed Weapon) license, shall use or possess a firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, any destructive device, or other dangerous weapon as defined under section 948.605 (Gun-Free School Zones Law) and 948.6 of the state statutes, in school buildings and other buildings owned, occupied or controlled by the school district, on school premises, in school-provided transportation, or at any school-sponsored or school-supervised activity, except as otherwise specifically authorized in this policy.

A weapon is defined as any object that by its design, use, or intended use could cause bodily harm or property damage or intimidate other persons. Weapons include but are not limited to firearms (whether loaded or unloaded and whether operational or not), look-alike weapons (e.g., Airsoft guns), knives, martial arts equipment, razors, leather tools, metal knuckles, etc.

Other objects not designed as weapons but used in a manner that causes intimidation or bodily harm to a person, as well as property damage, are considered weapons under this policy. Such items include but are not limited to: chains, pencils, belts, sprays, and laser pens.

The public schools of the Appleton Area School District are open daily between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Appleton Central HS / 7:00-5:00 PM due to DSA) on school days only for faculty, registered students, public school employees, and persons whose presence the principal may deem related to school business. 

All others entering the schools during these hours must report to the school office and apply for a visitor's pass. The principal of each school or their designee shall determine whether or not a visitor's pass will be issued, and in cases where a visitor's pass is denied, the person applying will be asked to leave the school grounds immediately.

If for any reason a visitor refuses to leave, when asked by the principal or his/her designee, the visitor will be informed that trespassing charges will be brought against him/her. 

The principal or his/her designee will proceed with the trespassing charges if the visitor persists in his/her refusal to leave the school grounds (S. 943.13, 943.14).

Students should not be at any other AASD school during the regular school day unless they are there for the purposes of cross enrollment, a scheduled appointment, or have pre-approval from the school administration to be there.  

DSA and CLC students are not permitted at any other school, at any time, unless given permission by the Appleton Central HS building administrator or an Assistant Superintendent.

See Board Policy 363.

Transportation

·         It is the student/parent responsibility to arrange for transportation to Appleton Central.

• Students can obtain an ID to ride Valley Transit buses during the regular school year.

 

Work Permits

Work permits are available at the front desk of the Chamber of Commerce Building 125 N. Superior Street.

According to state regulations, the following must be presented at the time of application:

·          A certified copy of the student’s Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, I-94 card, issued ID, or Resident Alien card, passport or WI Driver License.  Notification of Birth Registration Form is NOT a birth certificate and is not acceptable.

·          A letter from the employer giving the hours to be worked and the duties to be performed.

·          A letter from parent/guardian giving permission for the student to work.

·          An original copy of the student's Social Security card

·         A $10.00 fee which may be reimbursed to the student from the employer.

 

Accident Insurance

Neither the school nor the school district provides students with medical coverage for accidents that occur on school grounds or at school activities. For students who are not already covered through family insurance plans, an optional student accident insurance plan is available to students for school-related injuries. Students receive application forms upon request. It is recommended that all students be covered by adequate accident insurance.

 

Closed Campus

The alternative school and related programs are all closed campuses.  Upon arrival at school students must remain on the main floor of the school unless under the direct supervision of staff member or have received permission by the school office to leave and have signed out in the office.  As we share a parking lot with district employees, students may not wait in their cars for the start of the school day.  Students must be under the direct supervision of a staff member to remove items from their vehicle during the regularly scheduled school day.  Students leaving unexcused during the day will not be permitted to re-enter on the same day.

 

Counseling Groups & Discussions

Throughout the school year, Appleton Central students may discuss many of the following topics through the use of presentations, discussions, counseling groups, videos, guest speakers and field trips.  These are all areas our teens are currently experiencing / dealing with in their life or may in their future. The staff at Central appreciates all of your support and encourages parents to have ongoing communication with us.  Students have the right to respectfully pass or not participate in these activities and an alternative activity may be assigned.  Students and/or parents may make a request for an alternative activity to the counselor, social worker or building administrator.

·          Domestic violence, sexual assault including date rape, etc. ·          Relationships – Healthy/Unhealthy ·          Drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, gambling, etc ·          Human Sexuality Issues including: Choices we make, abuse, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual orientation, teen pregnancy, birth control, etc. ·          Mental Health/Illness including:  Depression, anxiety, bi-polar, major mental illnesses, stress management, anger management, assessments & recommendations ·          Racism/Discrimination/Ethnicity/Cultures/Diversity

·          Abuse & Harassment ·          Addictive Behaviors ·          Crime/Violence/Gangs ·          Death, Dying & Grieving ·          Environmental Concerns ·          Self Responsibility ·          Values ·          Family/Life

 

Fire, Tornado, Intruder  & Other Emergencies / Drills

When a fire alarm sounds, students are to be silent, leave the building immediately, and wait for instructions from their teacher and/or an administrator. When notified of a pending tornado or at the sound of the community system staff will direct students to the basement.  Students are required to follow all directions from staff in emergency drill situations, including intruder and lockdown drills.

 

Grades

·          Grades are indicators of student initiative, attitude, and cooperation. The key to better grades is directly related to student effort and attendance.

·          The "F" grade means the student has failed the class and it is not acceptable as credit towards high school graduation.

·          When assigned work has not been completed because of a condition beyond the student's control, such as an extended illness, the grade of “I” may be given in the course as a temporary grade. If the work is not made up within a reasonable length of time as designated by the teacher, the student's grade will be changed from "I" to "F" on the official records.

·          CBI grading

o    Students in the CBI lab will receive a grade of passing (P) or failing (F) for progress and quarter grades.

o    Semester Grades will reflect the quality of the work that the student has completed.  A grade of F will be given if the student has not completed at least one course during the semester.  If a student has completed a course, that course and respective grade will be added to their transcript but will not appear on their report card.

o    If a student has completed at least one course during the semester in CBI and continue to make progress in an additional course they will not receive a grade for the second course until it is completed.

 

97-100	A+	4.0	73-76	C	2.0
93-96	A	4.0	70-72	C-	1.67
90-92	A-	3.67	67-69	D+	1.33
87-89	B+	3.33	63-66	D	1.0
83-86	B	3.0	60-62	D-	0.67
80-82	B-	2.67	0-59	F	0.0
77-79	C+	2.33

 

Guest Procedures

Students will not be allowed to bring guests to school for non-educational purposes and must have pre-approval from the building administration for guests to attend for educational purposes.

 

Highly Qualified Staff

The Appleton Area School District (AASD) knows the educational success your child experiences is directly related to the quality of our educational staff. The AASD is committed to hiring and retaining high quality staff members. One measure of teacher quality is their educational background and licensure. All AASD teachers have at least a Bachelor‘s degree and are licensed teachers by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). In addition, 64% of our teachers hold an advanced degree. Below are several specific questions you may have regarding the licensure of the staff members working with your child and the process for locating this information.

 

Is my child‘s teacher licensed to teach the grades or subjects assigned? Has the state waived any requirements for my child‘s teacher?

The status of the qualifications of your child’s teacher’s licensure can be found on the DPI website at: http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/lisearch.html. To search this site, click on this Search link: Enter the Educator License Database Search Page, enter the teacher’s name in the required fields, then click “Submit.” If you do not have computer access, contact your child’s principal.

 

What was the major of my child‘s teacher in college? What degree(s) does my child‘s teacher hold? Answers to these two questions can be obtained by contacting, Julie Hoffman, Appleton Area School District Personnel Services Department at (920) 832-6106.

 

Are there paraprofessionals working with my child? If so, what are their qualifications? Please contact your child’s principal directly to receive an answer to this question.

 

The AASD will continue to place a high priority on hiring the most qualified educators and providing support for their continued professional growth.

 

Identification Cards

All students will receive photo identification cards following picture day.  These cards must be carried at all times while the student is in school or at school-sponsored activities and must be produced upon request by any staff member.   Students may use their ID cards to ride Valley Transit busses Monday- Sunday.

 

Backpacks and Purses

Backpacks are not permitted in Central, GEDO#2 or DSA; they are to be stored in the office.  Purses / bags may not exceed a surface area of 81/2” x 11”.

 

Majority Age

As outlined at the intake meeting, regardless of age students may not excuse their own absence unless they are living on their own.

 

Place of Residence and Changing of School Attendance Area: A person of majority age may elect to attend school in a district other than the residence of his/her parents. The establishment of his/her residence shall be subject to rules, regulations, and laws established by the state and local school district. *Students who reach the age of majority are subject to ALL school rules.

 

Medication

Medications should be administered at home whenever possible. If a student must take medication during the school day, district staff will administer the medication according to district policy. The medication must be supplied in the original container, and the appropriate consent forms must be submitted.  It is permitted, and sometimes necessary, for students to carry and administer their own medications. The parent/ guardian is responsible for providing the school with a completed medication form for each medication.  Asthma inhalers and controlled substances (such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Codeine) also need physician authorization.

 

All medication consent and authorization forms are available in the office. Please contact the school nurse or secretary if you have any questions.

 

Open Enrollment and Student Transfer Guidelines – Extracted from Board Policy #432 and #432-Rule, March 2012

The Appleton Area School District shall allow nonresident students residing within the State of Wisconsin to attend school full time or part time within the AASD, and resident students shall be permitted to attend school in other districts (inter-district).  The process for nonresident parents to submit open enrollment applications takes place from the first Monday in February until 4:00 PM on April 30.  The parent of a pupil may apply for open enrollment at another time period other than the February to April time period if the pupil meets one of the criteria (refer to Board policy 432). 

 

The AASD shall continue open enrollment among the schools within the AASD boundaries (intra-district).  The intra-district open enrollment process takes place in January with a deadline of February 1.

 

Once accepted as an open enrolled student, the student may transition to the same middle and high school as their attendance peers.  If the elementary or middle school student is transferring to a middle or high school which transitions to more than one school, then the student will be afforded a choice of schools.

 

Students who are approved through the open enrollment process are not required to reapply for open enrollment.  These students are assured continued enrollment regardless of space availability unless they commit a violation of school rules, which equals an expellable offense, or if determined to be habitually truant.  Students attending under a tuition waiver and who apply for open enrollment will be accepted unless they have been found to be habitually truant in the AASD during any semester of attendance in the current or previous school year.  The AASD, at its discretion, may reject their open enrollment application for this reason. 

 

Participation / Attendance Area School’s Activities

Students wishing to participate in an athletic teams, co-curricular activities or event at their attendance area school must be in good standing at Appleton Central based on current grades and attendance and must adhere to the AASD Co-Curricular Code of Conduct. Students who are interested in participating on an athletic team must have a completed sports physical on file prior to practicing or trying out for any sport. Students enrolled in DSA and CLC are not eligible to attend or participate in school activities. 

 

School Resource Officer

Appleton Central has the full-time services of an Appleton police officer through the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. This officer is ready to answer questions from students, receive information, make presentations, and assist in making school a safe place for everyone. As a police officer, the SRO officer does write tickets, make arrests, and carries a handgun and other police equipment. Although the SRO officer and school officials sometimes conduct joint investigations, legal consequences and school consequences are determined separately as the situation warrants.

 

Publications, Questionnaires & Solicitation

Students who have materials, which they wish to distribute to the student body, must have prior authorization from the principal or his/her designee. Students may not solicit funds or pledges or sell items without prior approval from the principal or his/her designee. Fundraisers/activities sponsored by a school organization are exempted.

 

Report Cards / Progress Reports

Report cards are mailed directly to the home four times per year and do not need to be returned to school.

·          If the student believes an error has been made on his/her report card, the student should immediately contact the teacher responsible for the grade.

·          Progress reports will not be mailed but are accessible on the internet for families to view with a login and password (contact the office to obtain access).  These reports are intended to inform parents and the student of the student's academic performance level in each class at the mid-­quarter point when there is still adequate time for the student to make improvements if necessary.

 

Search and Seizure      446.1 AASD Board Policy       Legal Reference: Wisconsin State Statute 118.325

The school and its officials retain the right to conduct searches in accordance with Board of Education policy and Wisconsin law. Among the reasons for initiating a search are suspicions of concealing alcohol, illicit drugs, disruptive material, weapons, contraband, or other items, which pose a danger to health, safety, or an educational environment. Discovery of illegal materials will result in a legal referral and appropriate disciplinary consequences, which can include suspension and/or expulsion.

·          All lockers, desks, and other storage areas provided for student use remain the property of the Appleton Area School District. At no time does the Appleton Area School District relinquish its exclusive control of these areas. The Board retains ownership and possessory control of all student lockers.

·          A search of lockers, desks, and storage areas may be conducted by a District administrator, school administrator, or a school employee designated by the District administrator or school administrator as determined necessary and appropriate. This search can be conducted without the consent of the pupil, without notifying the pupil and without obtaining a search warrant.

·          A police school liaison officer or other law enforcement official at the request of or in conjunction with the District administrator or school administrator may also conduct searches.

·          No student shall lock or otherwise impede access to any locker, desk, or storage area except with a lock provided or approved by the District. Unapproved locks will be removed. Any unauthorized item(s) found in lockers, desks, and other storage areas may be removed. Items removed may be held by school officials for return to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student, retained for disciplinary proceedings, or turned over to law enforcement officials.

·          If a student is not authorized to be off campus he or she is subject to a search.

·          The District shall include a copy of this policy in the student handbook that is distributed annually to each student enrolled in the district.

 

Searches will be conducted in the school building and parking lot on a random basis utilizing drug dogs.

 

Student Injuries

All accidents and/or injuries which occur on school grounds, or while the student is involved in a school-sponsored event or activity, must be reported to Appleton Central Office staff as soon as possible (within 24 hours). 

 

Student Parking / Driving / Bikes

Student drivers, or persons driving students to or from school, are expected to obey all rules of the road and safe driving practices.  Students must park their bicycles and motor vehicles in the designated Student Parking Areas. Parking in an area other than designated Student Parking Areas may result in disciplinary action (revoked parking privileges) and/or ticketing by police and/or towing from Central’s campus. Students may park in the parking lot on the east side (Morrison Street) of the Morgan Building.  We have limited on-site parking and students should give themselves enough time to park on the street and arrive at school on time.

 

The Appleton Area School District promotes and expects ethical behavior from all members of our school communities. Honesty and integrity are valued in our schools. Dishonest and unethical academic behavior will not be tolerated. Unethical academic behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:

• Plagiarism: the act of presenting the words, ideas, images, sounds, or other creative expression of others as your own.
• Using, obtaining, or providing unauthorized assistance on examinations, papers, or any other academic work.
• Forging a signature to certify attendance, completion of a course assignment, or any other purpose.
• Copying materials; allowing another to copy your material; or using unauthorized materials during a quiz, test, project, or homework assignment.
• Removing examinations or parts of examinations without the knowledge or consent of the faculty member.
• Stealing, using, or accepting stolen copies of tests or answer keys.
• Altering a teacher's grade book or computer records.
• Committing any other violation intended to obtain credit for work that is not your own.

Being a part of any of the above activities is considered unethical and a violation of school rules.

The following consequences may be applied by staff and administration when a student is found to have violated the academic honor code. Decisions on disciplinary consequences will be made by administration with input from key staff as deemed essential and appropriate.

• The student may receive a zero, a failing grade, or some other grading consequence as deemed appropriate on the assignment involved and/or grading period, depending on severity.
• The teacher will file a discipline referral with the office.
• The teacher will make a parental contact in a timely fashion.
• Student may face additional disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to: detention, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension
• Repeated incidents of unethical academic behavior can result in more serious disciplinary actions up to and including removal from the class where the cheating took place, suspension, and/or an expulsion recommendation.

See Board Policy 347.