Principal’s Message
Dear Student and Families,
On behalf of the WGIS faculty and staff, welcome to the new school year! Success as a student is directly related to being organized, committing to doing your personal best all of the time and embracing the idea that your talents and abilities can be developed through effort and persistence. This agenda is an important tool to assist you in your efforts to be as successful as possible. Please carry it with you to each class every day, and use it to write down daily and long-term assignments.
Be Kind. Work Hard. Think Big. Do these three things every day and you will be successful. SUCCESS IS A CHOICE!
It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!
Dan MacCollum, Principal
Victoria Lee, Assistant Principal
Contact Information
The West Genesee Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities, without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or disability.
Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy and the grievance procedures may be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination)
Stacey Eger-Converse, Asst. Supt. of Curriculum and Instruction
District Office, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, NY 13031
Section 504 Coordinator (disability discrimination)
Monica Canterino, Director of Counseling and Student Services
West Genesee Central School District, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, NY 13031
WEST GENESEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
500 Sanderson Drive
Camillus, New York 13031
www.westgenesee.org
Main Office – (315) 487-4615
Fax – (314) 487-4618
Principal – Dan MacCollum
Assistant Principal – Victoria (Torie) Lee
Secretary – Tracy Graser
Health Office – (315) 487-4626
Nurse – Daron Comes
School Counseling Office – (315) 487-4622
School Counselors –
Erin Paris
Madelyn Marzocchi
Sarah Riley
Counseling Office Secretary – Marsha Gibson
School Security
Effective April 2019, the West Genesee School District began using the Raptor Management System in all of the schools to strengthen campus safety for students and staff. Part of keeping students and staff safe is knowing who is in our building at all times, and the Raptor System allows us to do that.
Upon being allowed through the exterior door of the building, visitors will be asked to present a photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
Your ID will either be scanned or manually entered into the System at the transaction window in the secure vestibule.
Once cleared, you will proceed to the Main Office to retrieve your ID, sign in and receive a pre-printed badge with your photo on it.
You will then be directed to the appropriate location.
When in the building, you are only approved to go to the specific location requested. You should not go to any other area of the building without returning to the Main Office for approval.
When leaving the building, return to the Main Office, turn in your badge and sign out.
Student Responsibilities
It should be the responsibility of each West Genesee Intermediate School student to:
work to the best of his/her ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and to strive towards the highest level of achievement possible.
be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules and regulations that pertain to student conduct.
show respect for all staff members and fellow students, in addition to other members of the school community.
show respect for school property and the property of others.
demonstrate acceptable conduct when participating in or attending school-sponsored events as a representative of West Genesee Intermediate School.
display the highest standard of conduct, demeanor and sportsmanship.
attend school regularly and complete school assignments on time.
accept responsibility for his/her actions and contribute towards establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for all school and community members.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend school on a daily basis. Parents may request in writing that a student be excused for all or part of a day. The State Education Department considers the following as “excused” absences:
1. Illness or injury
2. Medical, dental or similar appointment
3. Family emergency that requires a student’s presence
4. Death in the family
5. Religious observances
EXCUSES
Please call the health office at 315-487-4626 if your child is to be out of school for the day or will be arriving late. In addition to a phone call, a written excuse is required each time your child is absent from school. The student’s parent or guardian should sign this excuse and include the dates and reason for the absence. This should be presented to the nurse on the first day back to school. Students who will be excused from school early (ex: doctor’s appointment, etc.) should bring a note to the health office before homeroom. The note should include the time of dismissal and the reason. ALL students leaving the building for ANY reason must be signed out in the health office by a parent, guardian, or parent designee.
LATE TO SCHOOL
Any student arriving to homeroom after 7:50 AM must report to the Health Office. Tardy students should have an excuse from a parent or the parent or guardian must come in to sign the student into school for the day. The only exception is if a student arrives to school on a late bus. If a student has multiple unexcused tardies, administrators will work with parents/guardians and assign appropriate consequences.
WEST GENESEE COMMUNICATIONS
West Genesee strongly encourages students and parents to utilize ParentSquare is the district’s news notification system that sends emails, texts, and emergency phone calls. This will also be the primary method of communication between families and teachers.
TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES
Textbooks and other school materials are loaned to students. Lost or damaged materials become the financial obligation of the student. Once a textbook is loaned to a student, they are responsible for it. If a textbook is lost, the student should report it to his/her teacher. If a student loses a textbook, and after a reasonable amount of time it is not found, the student will be required to pay for its replacement.
STUDENT LOCKERS
Lockers are the property of West Genesee and are on loan to students during the school year. When there is reasonable suspicion, lockers may be searched to insure the health, safety, and welfare of all students and staff. Students must place their books, backpack and outer garments in the hall lockers. Students are responsible for all items in their school and PE lockers. Students are prohibited from sharing lockers or locker combinations. Students should report any locker problems promptly to the principal in the Main Office. NOTE: Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or other valuables to school. Students are responsible for their own personal property.
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones and other electronic devices such as Ipods, Ipads, photo/video equipment, etc. are not to be used during school hours unless a faculty member gives permission to use a device related to an instructional purpose. These devices MUST be turned off and out of sight during the school day. The school assumes no responsibility for the security of these items if brought to school. The school cannot be held responsible for their loss or damage. If electronic devices are on and cause a disruption, they will be taken from the student and arrangements will be made to have the device picked up from the office. Additional consequences will be given for subsequent offenses.
CAFETERIA RULES AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Report directly to the cafeteria from your previous class.
There is no ‘cutting’ in line to be with friends. Where you line up is where you must stay in line.
Sit at a chosen table unless otherwise directed by the cafeteria supervisors.
Students will sit at a table and may have the ability to choose which table they sit at various times throughout the school year. Once a table is chosen you may not switch seats.
All food must be eaten in the cafeteria unless arrangements have been made ahead of time with a teacher.
Caffeinated beverages, soda, and energy drinks such as Redbull and 5 Hour Energy, etc. are not permitted in school for students.
Glass bottles are prohibited.
Students must remain in the cafeteria during the lunch period unless you have a pre-signed pass.
It is the responsibility of each student to clean-up after themselves.
When you have finished your lunch, you must remain seated and may socialize quietly with your friends and/or use the time to read or complete school work. When possible, we will take students outside when they are done eating.
FOOD GUIDELINES
Parents may not send in pizza, cupcakes, cookies or other food items for student parties or lunches during the school day.
PARENT VISITATION
On rare occasions, parents have requested permission to observe their child in classroom settings. If a parent has a compelling reason for such a request, they must call the principal to discuss the goal of the requested visit, the date, time and duration (not to exceed 20 minutes). During any classroom visit that is granted, parents may not interact with students or teachers in a manner that interferes with the planned instruction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morning announcements occur during homeroom between 7:45 and 7:50 and in the afternoon just prior to dismissal. Students are responsible for any information that is announced at these times.
FIRE DRILLS
The law requires that we schedule a minimum of 12 fire drills each year to ensure our safety in the event of a real emergency. Students must exit the building in silence and immediately form a line at the evacuation site for attendance.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Public Health Law requires evidence of sufficient immunization against measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, mumps and Hepatitis B. Unless these immunizations are complete, school authorities have an obligation to exclude those children from school. Effective September 2007, all children entering 6th grade will be required to show proof of receiving a Tdap vaccine booster. Effective January 2005, all children entering 6th grade will be required to show proof of immunity against varicella.
MEDICATIONS
The following is the procedure to be followed if it is necessary for a student to take a physician-prescribed or over-the-counter medication (which includes, but is not limited to Tylenol, Midol, Ibuprofen, Epi-Pens, Robitussin, cough drops, sore throat sprays, etc.) during school hours. These regulations are outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and New York State Education Law and must be followed for the protection of the individual student and the entire school population. The school nurse will dispense and monitor all student medications and the following procedures must be followed:
Written orders from a physician must detail the name of the prescribed medicine, dosage and the time interval and a list of the possible side effects.
Written permission from the parent is required asking the school to comply with the physician’s order. Please indicate the time the medication is to be given and duration of treatment.
The parent must deliver the medication to the school in its original container.
Nonprescription drugs cannot be given without written permission of the parent or guardian and your doctor.
Prescriptions and orders from the doctor are only good for one school year and need to be renewed each year. Any medications not picked up at the end of the school year by a parent/guardian will be disposed of on the last day.
STUDENT ILLNESS/INJURY AT SCHOOL
Any student feeling ill or suffering an injury during the school day must report to the school nurse. The nurse will evaluate the student and make contact with parents/guardians. Students should not call or text their parents prior to coming to the Health Office. This is for the safety and well-being of our students. Any student contact with parents via electronic device prior to coming to the Health Office to inform the school nurse of an illness or injury is a violation of the cell phone and other electronic device policy.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSE
If a student is unable to participate in PE classes due to a medical reason, they must have an excuse from their doctor which should be brought to the Health Office. In addition, students may be assigned an alternative assignment to meet the PE requirement.
ACCIDENTS/INJURIES
If a student is injured during the school day or at any school function, he/she should report this immediately to the nurse or to the person in charge of the event.
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Each student at West Genesee Intermediate School is assigned to one of our school counselors. Our counselors provide support in a variety of areas including personal, social and academic planning. Students may schedule an appointment with their counselor by stopping into the guidance office. Parents are encouraged to contact counselors with any concerns relative to a student’s personal development or educational progress.
HOMEWORK REQUEST
Students who are out ill:
Call the School Counseling Office at 487-4622 before 10 a.m.
Students must be out 2 or more days before homework will be collected.
Homework and textbooks can be picked up in the Main Office. Please allow teachers 24 hours to collect work and coordinate pick up with the main office staff.
Students suspended: Homework and textbooks will be collected by the School Counseling Office. Arrangements will be made for parents to pick up this work in the Main Office.
Family Vacations: It is the student’s responsibility to get their own work from teachers if the student is out due to vacation.
REPORT CARDS-PROGRESS REPORTS
Report cards and Progress Reports will be available to view on SchoolTool by parents, guardians, and students.
INTERVENTION SERVICES (IS)
Literacy and math support will be provided to those students in fifth and sixth grade who need to improve their basic skills and comprehension. Instructional support is scheduled during the regular school day and can be provided either in a push in or pull out setting or small group.
MUSIC LESSONS
Music lessons are arranged according to a rotating schedule so that no pupil misses the same class each week. Band, Orchestra and Chorus students receive one lesson per week. If a student is a member of both chorus and band or orchestra, they attend their instrumental lesson. They do not receive a rotating vocal lesson. Weekly lessons are required of all instrumental and choral major ensemble ensembles and are weighted at 50% of that student’s quarterly grade. Each pupil will be given a copy of their schedule and/or it will be posted in their respective music area. Schedules will be distributed to all classroom teachers at the beginning of each week, quarter, and/or semester.
The student should notify the teacher whose class they miss for the lesson in advance.
Students are responsible for all class work and homework missed as a result of the lesson.
Where a unit test, guest speaker, or a special activity has been scheduled, the student can reschedule a music lesson.
The lesson teacher must be notified by the student before the lesson is missed.
Missed lessons must be rescheduled within the same quarter or a failing grade will be given for that lesson.
LOST AND FOUND
Any lost items should be brought to the lost and found located in the main lobby.
SCHOOL CLOSING/DELAYED OPENING
In the event of an emergency or severe weather, school opening may be delayed or school may be closed for the day. Parents and students will receive information through Parent Square or email regarding closing and delays. This information is also posted to the District website and notifications will be sent through WG Communications.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are planned as opportunities for students to have experiences outside of the school building. Field trips generally become a regular part of the school day; and as such, all school rules apply.
LIBRARY
Students are provided with library resources to give them the opportunity to extend their knowledge and learning experiences. Materials are purchased and services provided, taking curriculum needs, individual interests, abilities and opportunities for independent study into consideration.
TRANSFERS
Parents/Guardians should notify West Genesee Intermediate School in writing of their intention to transfer their child to another school. The student must obtain a clearance form from the Guidance Office to be completed by the teachers, librarian and Health Office.
CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION
Parents should notify the School Counseling Office of any change in contact information.
Code of Conduct
The West Genesee Intermediate School follows the guidelines, practices and procedures of the West Genesee Central School District “Code of Conduct.” The District “Code of Conduct” is posted on the school website.
Student RIghts and Responsibilities
STUDENT RIGHTS: West Genesee is committed to safeguarding the rights given to all students under state and federal law. In addition to those rights, all West Genesee students have the right to:
Experience a safe, healthy, orderly and civil learning environment.
Take part in all West Genesee activities on an equal basis regardless of age, weight, race, religion/religious practice, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Present their version of the relevant events to West Genesee personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty as in connection with the imposition of the penalty.
Access West Genesee rules and, when necessary, receive an explanation of those rules from West Genesee personnel.
Student Responsibilities: All West Genesee students have the responsibility to:
Work to the best of his/her ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and to strive towards the highest level of achievement possible.
Be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules and regulations that pertain to student conduct.
Show respect for all staff members and fellow students, in addition to other members of the school community.
Show respect for school property and the property of others.
Demonstrate acceptable conduct when participating in or attending school-sponsored events as a representative of West Genesee Intermediate School.
Attend school regularly and complete school assignments on time.
Accept responsibility for his/her actions and contribute towards establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for all school and community members.
Student Attire
Students are asked to wear clothing that is appropriate for an academic environment. It is the parents’ responsibility to see that their children are dressed in clothing that is “not dangerous, distracting or indecent”, according to the Commissioner of Education. Student dress requirements at WGIS are:
Footwear must be worn in the building at all times.
No hats, head gear or coats are to be worn during the school day.
Pajamas and slippers may not be worn.
Clothing with alcohol, tobacco, drug messages, suggestive and/or offensive words or graphics are not permitted.
Shirts must cover the stomach completely and provide adequate coverage at the neckline. Muscle shirts and tank tops with very thin straps are not permitted.
Students who are inappropriately dressed will be sent to the School Counseling Office or Main Office and parents will be contacted.
Prohibited Student Conduct
Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from West Genesee programs when they:
Engage in conduct that is disorderly. Examples of disorderly conduct at WGIS may include but not be limited to:
Running in hallways.
Making unreasonable noise.
Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive.
Engaging in any willful act which disrupts the normal operation of the West Genesee community.
Computer/electronic misuse.
Intentionally damaging or destroying the personal property of a student, teacher, administrator, other district employees or any person on school property.
Intentionally damaging or destroying school district property.
Engage in conduct that is insubordinate. Examples of insubordinate conduct at WGIS may include but not limited to:
Failing to comply with the directions of teachers, administrators or other school employees in charge of students or otherwise demonstrating disrespect.
Lateness, missing, or leaving school without permission.
Skipping detention or any assigned consequence.
Failure to comply with WGIS Dress Code
Possession and/or Use of Electronic Devices during the school day
Engage in conduct that is disruptive. Examples of disruptive conduct at WGIS may include but not limited to:
Failing to comply with the directions of teachers, administrators or other school personnel in charge of students.
Being late for class.
Being unprepared for class.
Engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violent conduct at WGIS may include but not be limited to:
Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, punching, biting, spitting, and scratching) upon a teacher, student, administrator or other West Genesee employee or any other person on school property.
Possessing a weapon.
Displaying what appears to be a weapon. Examples may include but not be limited to: squirt guns, paintball guns, toy guns, or facsimile of a weapon.
Threatening to use any weapon.
Arson.
Engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others. Examples of such conduct at WGIS may include but not be limited to:
Lying to West Genesee personnel.
Stealing the property of other students, West Genesee personnel or any other person on school property or attending a school function.
Acts of sexual harassment as defined in the West Genesee sexual harassment policy
Selling, using or possessing obscene material. Smoking a cigarette, e-cigarette, cigar, pipe or using chewing or smokeless tobacco.
Possessing, consuming, selling, distributing or exchanging alcoholic beverages or illegal substances, or being under the influence of either.
Using or sharing prescription and over-the-counter drugs without following school health services protocol.
Discrimination and/or use of defamatory remarks regarding race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability against any person at West Genesee.
Harassment/bullying which includes an action or a persistent, pervasive pattern of actions or statements directed at an identifiable individual or group which are intended to be or which a reasonable person would perceive as ridiculing or demeaning.
Using electronic communication devices during the school day. Electronic communication devices must be turned off and out of sight in the school building during regular school hours unless otherwise approved by the principal on a building by building basis. At no time should video or photographic features be used to take pictures or videos without the permission of all parties.
Inappropriate uses of the District’s technology resources such as downloading, storing, printing, or distributing files or messages that are profane, obscene, threatening, or that use language that offends or tends to degrade others or downloading, storing, printing, or distributing files or messages that contain information considered dangerous to the public at large.
Intimidation, which includes engaging in actions or statements that put an individual in fear of emotional or physical harm.
Indecent exposure, that is, exposure to sight of the private parts of the body.
Initiating a false report of fire or other catastrophe, misuse of 911, discharging a fire extinguisher, or tampering with other safety equipment.
Engage in misconduct while on a school bus. It is crucial for students to behave appropriately while riding on West Genesee buses, to ensure their safety and that of other passengers and to avoid distracting the bus driver. Students are required to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior. All school rules are in effect while a pupil is riding a bus. Please review the behavioral guidelines for the school bus:
Be on time at the bus stop.
Wait for the bus well back from the road until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Cross in front of the bus, keeping in sight of the bus driver at all times.
Board and disembark from the bus in an orderly manner (no pushing).
Remain seated during the entire bus ride.
Never throw anything inside or out of the bus.
Help to keep the bus clean.
Keep the bus aisle clear at all times.
Avoid distracting the bus driver.
Maintain appropriate behavior without horseplay throughout the bus ride.
Know all emergency procedures.
Cooperate with the bus driver and obey all instructions.
Engage in, or assist any other person(s), in any form of academic misconduct. Examples of academic misconduct at WGIS may include:
Plagiarism.
Cheating.
Copying.
Altering a grade, or other student record, on paper or in electronic form.
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
All forms of bullying, including cyberbullying (definitions listed in Section II) are violations of State Education Law (Chapter 102 as of July 1, 2013) as well as the West Genesee Code of Conduct. The following summary of the new code of Conduct requirements are illustrative but not exhaustive.
A hostile school environment can be created by threats, intimidation or abuse including cyberbullying, and may include conduct that causes or reasonably could cause emotional harm;
Such conduct may take place in school or at school functions;
However, cyberbullying may be initiated off campus where it creates or reasonably could create a substantial disruption at school or the abuse might reach school property.
Responses to student against student acts of harassment, bullying and/or discrimination must incorporate a progressive model of student discipline that is age- appropriate, considers the nature of severity of the conduct, and is reasonably calculated to end it, among other factors; and
Retaliation against a good faith reporter is prohibited
Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties
Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with the problem at the time and place it occurs, and in a way that students view as fair and impartial. West Genesee personnel who interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action when necessary and to place emphasis on the student's ability to grow in self-discipline.
Disciplinary action, when necessary, will be firm, fair and consistent so as to be the most effective in changing student behavior. In determining the appropriate disciplinary action, school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary penalties may consider the following:
The student’s age.
The nature of the offense and the circumstances which led to the offense.
The student’s prior disciplinary record.
The effectiveness of other forms of discipline.
Information from parents, teachers and/or others, as appropriate.
Other extenuating circumstances.
Discipline may be progressive and is dependent upon the nature of the incident. This means that a student’s subsequent violations will usually merit a stiffer penalty than the first violation.
If the conduct of a student is related to a disability or suspected disability, the student shall be referred to the Committee on Special Education and discipline, if warranted, shall be administered consistent with the separate requirements of this code of conduct for disciplining students with a disability. A student identified as having a disability shall not be disciplined for behavior related to his/her disability.
Disciplinary Actions
The goal of the disciplinary program at West Genesee is to effect positive change in students’ behavior. It is an attempt to modify behaviors from unacceptable to acceptable levels. Consequently, there are several forms of action that result from inappropriate behavior or from violating school rules, regulations or policies. These actions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Student Conference/Warning
Parent Conference
Lunch Detention
After School Detention
Restricted Pass Privileges
In-School Suspension
Saturday Detention
Activity Suspension
Principal’s Meeting
Short-term (five days or less) suspension from school
Superintendent's Hearing for possible Long-term suspension from school
Student Searches and Interrogation
The Board of Education is committed to ensuring an atmosphere on West Genesee property and at West Genesee functions that is safe and orderly. To achieve this kind of environment, any school official authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty on a student may question a student about an alleged violation of law or the district code of conduct. Students are not entitled to any sort of Miranda-type warning before being questioned by West Genesee officials, nor are West Genesee officials required to contact a student’s parents before questioning the student.
In addition, the Board authorizes West Genesee nurses, principals, program supervisors, and teachers to conduct searches of students and their belongings if the authorized West Genesee official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the search will result in evidence that the student violated the law or district code of conduct (Board of Education Policy #5330 & 5330-R). An authorized West Genesee official may conduct a search of a student’s belongings that is minimally intrusive, such as touching the outside of a book bag, without reasonable suspicion, so long as the West Genesee official has a legitimate reason for the very limited search.
An authorized West Genesee official may search a student or the student’s belongings based upon information received from a reliable informant. Individuals, other than the West Genesee employees, will be considered reliable informants if they have previously supplied information that was accurate and verified, they make an admission against their own interest, they provide the same information that is received independently from other sources, or they appear to be credible and the information they are communicating relates to an immediate threat to safety. West Genesee employees will be considered reliable informants unless they are known to have previously supplied information that they knew was not accurate.
Before searching a student or the student’s belongings, (i.e. backpacks, purses, belongings etc.) the authorized West Genesee official should attempt to get the student to admit that he or she possess physical evidence, they violated the law or district code, or get the student to voluntarily consent to the search. Searches will be limited to the extent necessary to locate the evidence sought.
Whenever practical, searches will be conducted in the privacy of administrative offices and students will be present when their possessions are being searched.
Student Lockers, Desks and other School Storage Places
The rules in this code of conduct regarding searches of students and their belongings do not apply to student lockers, desks and other school storage places.
Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to these places and West Genesee officials retain complete control over them. This means that student lockers, desks and other West Genesee storage places may be subject to search at any time by West Genesee officials, without prior notice to students and without their consent.
Drug, Vaping and Alcohol Procedure
The use and unlawful possession of illicit drugs, vaping paraphernalia, and alcohol by students of the District is wrong, harmful, and inconsistent with the district’s primary mission of educating students. The Board of Education is committed to the prevention of alcohol, vaping and illicit drug use/abuse. Throughout this policy, the phrase “alcohol, illicit drugs, and other substances” shall include, but not be limited to the following substances: alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroine, steroids, look-a-likes, and those substances that may be referred to as “designer drugs” (adopted 11/6/91 by the West Genesee Board of Education).
Sale, distribution, possession of or being under the influence of illegal drugs (including alcohol) on school property or any supervised school functions shall result in the following:
NOTIFICATION OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
IMMEDIATE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION FOR 5 DAYS
PROMPT NOTIFICATION OF CAMILLUS POLICE DEPARTMENT YOUTH OFFICER
SUPERINTENDENT’S HEARING
Please Note: All over-the-counter and prescription medications should be left at the nurses’ office. Violations are subject to disciplinary action. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary consequences.
Possession of drug paraphernalia, alcoholic containers, etc. is also subject to suspension and Superintendent’s Hearing.
Tobacco
Smoking or use of tobacco is not allowed in this school building or on school grounds. You are in violation of the tobacco usage policy if you are found:
Smoking
In the possession of (“holding”) a lighted smoking material
In the process of lighting a smoking material
Warning smokers of the impending arrival of a staff member
In the possession or use of tobacco products
Prohibited Items
Weapons – The West Genesee Board of Education policy states: No student shall knowingly have in his/her possession upon any school premises any rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver, other firearm, knives, explosive, dangerous chemicals or any other object which is not necessary for school activities that could be used as a weapon (adopted 2/7/90 – West Genesee Board of Education).
Saturday Detention
Saturday detention is sometimes used when behaviors are more severe or regular detention has not modified behavior. Saturday detention runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and is held at the West Genesee Intermediate School.
Expectations for behavior in detention/Saturday detention are that students will remain quiet and work productively. Students may not talk or sleep.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
CODE OF CONDUCT
Access to District technology resources is a privilege made available to staff, Board of Education, and students. All users should respect and protect the rights of every other user. They shall act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner, considering the following:
United States, New York State, and local laws
The missions and purposes of other networks used via the Internet
The following Code of Conduct
All users must avoid the following inappropriate uses of the District’s technology resources:
Using resources for financial gain or profit
Degrading or disrupting equipment, software, or system performance
Using resources to interfere with the proper operation of any computer, or destroy data
Using information obtained through network and computer resources without giving proper credit to the source (plagiarism)
Intentionally interfering with the work of others
Using resources in any manner that violates Board Policy, federal, state, or local law, including unauthorized copying or transmission of software
Gaining unauthorized access to systems and networks
Invading the privacy of individuals
Using an account owned by another user, or allowing another user to use your account
Posting personal communications without the original author’s consent
Posting anonymous messages
Initiating or forwarding “chain” letters
Downloading, storing, printing, or distributing files or messages that are profane, obscene, threatening, or that use language that offends or tends to degrade others
Downloading, storing, printing, or distributing files or messages that contain information considered dangerous to the public at large
SEL at WGIS
The West Genesee Central School District uses aspects of both the Positivity Project as well as the “Second Step” SEL Curriculum. These programs highlight and teach character strengths as well as social-emotional skills throughout the school year with an emphasis on building positive relationships and the belief that relationships are the cornerstone to health, happiness, and resilience.
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