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From the Principal's Desk
Regular Attendance - Key to Success in School In order to be successful in meeting the higher expectations set down by the State Education Department and our local school district for graduation, it is imperative that students come to school on a regular basis and maximize their time in school for learning. There is a positive correlation between regular attendance at school and academic success. The business world demands that employees be at work daily and on time. Excessive absenteeism and/or tardiness to work often results in the loss of jobs. Our school has an obligation to expect regular attendance and punctuality to school and class. Students have a responsibility to come to school on a daily basis and to be on time to school and to all of their classes. Parents have a responsibility to see that their children meet these obligations. Our district has 185 days scheduled into its yearly calendar, but with 3-4 snow days annually and 10 Regents days scheduled, we are left with only 171 days of instruction. We need to maximize the time we have in school for instructional purposes. Thus we ask for your cooperation. Your child should come to school every day. Whenever possible, medical and dental appointments should be scheduled outside of the school day. Students having appointments on a regular basis during the school day should have these scheduled so as to avoid missing the same class each time. Excuses - When a student has been absent or tardy to school, the parent or guardian must provide the school with a note explaining the reason. Students should present this note to their first period teacher the day they return from an absence. Written excuses should indicate the date, the reason for the absence or tardiness, and be signed by the parent or guardian. In cases of repeated or long-term absence, a note from a medical doctor may be required. Early Release from School - To be released from school for any reason, a student must bring a parent's or guardian's note on the day he/she needs to be excused. This excuse should be given to the attendance office monitor before first period. Students may not leave the school without prior permission from the attendance monitor and must sign out at the attendance office. Students will only be released to their parent, guardian, or some other adult designated by the parent or guardian. If students drive, they will be released only with the parent's or guardian's permission. In order to be released due to sickness during the school day, students must report to the school nurse to be evaluated. If, in the nurse's judgment, the student needs to be sent home, the parent will be contacted for permission prior to allowing the student to leave. The student still must sign out from the attendance office. Thank you for your cooperation in assisting us to provide the best education possible for your child, starting with daily attendance.
K-12 Appropriate Dress Code: All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting. A student's dress, grooming and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, make-up and nails, shall:
If the manner of dress is such that it violates these standards, the student will be asked to change, and, if necessary, be sent home to do so. The student will be responsible for missed work as a result of leaving school. If there is any doubt about the appropriateness of clothing, it should not be worn. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kuhn
Main Entrance For the safety and security of all members of our educational community, we utilize one main entrance to the high school, located on the north side of the building by the cafeteria. Buses drop off students in the morning on the circle in front of the building and on the north side circle drive. Students and staff may utilize the front doors by the auditorium, gymnasium, courtyard doors to Warrior Hall and the cafeteria doors on the north side to enter the building until 7:45 AM. After that time, all entrance doors are locked for the remainder of the day except for the entrance door leading to the cafeteria on the north side. Afternoon buses pick up from the same locations as they dropped off students in the morning. The attendance office is located just inside the doors leading to the cafeteria. All visitors should enter the building through the main entrance located on the north side of the building by the cafeteria. Visitors and handicapped parking areas are designated in a lot off the north circle drive. Visitors are expected to sign in at the Attendance Office where they will receive a guest badge. Upon exiting the building, guests are to again report to the Attendance Office, sign out, and hand in their guest badge.
LATE BUSES Late buses are available for those students who stay after regular school hours for remedial help or co-curricular activities, Monday - Thursday. There are no late buses on Friday or on a day before a vacation. Students should be under the supervision of a staff member during this time period, from 2:20 to 3:20 PM, and need to have a late bus pass signed by a staff member in order to be allowed to ride the bus. The late bus departs the High School at 3:20 PM and then goes to the Middle School to pick up students. There, students may have to transfer to other buses depending on where they live.
TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL 266-3210 Main Office/Principal 266-3233 Attendance Office 266-3240 Guidance Office 266-3215 Athletic Director 266-3214 School Nurse 266-3230 Assistant Principal for Student Activities 266-3228 Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction
The Whitesboro High School is handicapped accessible. Two elevators are available; one is located at the south side of the high school adjacent to the gymnasium and the other at the north side of the building across from the auditorium. Handicapped parking areas are located in the circle in front of the high school, in the north drive across from the Attendance office, and in the parking area ease of the Attendance office. All bathrooms in the building are also handicapped accessible. Any further questions concerning handicapped accessibility needs should be directed to the school administration. |