ADVISORY PERIOD (AP)

An ADVISOR/ADVISEE PROGRAM is:

• An affective educational program designed to focus on the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, psychological, and ethical development of students.
• A program providing a structured time during which special activities are designed and implemented to help adolescents find ways to fulfill their identified needs.
• Intended to provide consistent, caring, and continuous adult guidance at school through the organization of a supportive and stable peer group that meets regularly under the guidance of a teacher serving as advisor.

SKILLS FOR LIFE
The Davenport Community School District has set goals for their students to learn Skills for Life. These skills, along with academic goals, help students to become well-rounded citizens and reach their full potential. At Wood Intermediate, the Skills for Life have been incorporated in the Advisory Period lessons but are also infused throughout the entire school day.

BUILDING HOURS
The building opens at 8:50 A.M. each morning. School is dismissed at 3:35 P.M. Breakfast is available from 8:30 until 8:50.

Students will only be allowed in the building before 8:50 to eat breakfast or if they have a pass from a teacher to make-up work, take care of detentions, or receive additional instruction.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE OUT OF THE BUILDING AT 3:45 P.M. Students assigned detentions, make-up work, additional instruction, or who are involved in a school activity are the only exceptions. STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS BEFORE 8:30 A.M. AND MUST LEAVE BEFORE 3:50 P.M. UNLESS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A STAFF MEMBER.

TEAM TIME
Common Planning Time: Regularly scheduled time during the school day during which a given team of teachers who are responsible for the same group of students is available for joint planning, parent conferencing, and/or lesson planning.

VISITORS
Parents and adult guardians are welcome to visit classes. Prior arrangement for such visits is requested. Friends and relatives from other schools will NOT be granted permission to visit except in rare situations. All visitors are to check in at the main office.

PARENT/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
We encourage parent/guardians to call the school and set up a conference with any of our staff. Staff members often phone parents if they feel parental contact will help the student. If you have any questions please call 391-6350. Teacher hours are 8:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

CUSTODY INFORMATION
There are many different custody arrangements, and we of the Davenport Community School District have a desire to respect and work with those arrangements. Consequently, we need to know how to respond to conditions prescribed by the courts concerning the custody of your child.

Wood Intermediate needs to be informed when there is another parent of record who should receive educational information which may include discipline referrals, grade reports, conferences, open house dates, etc.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE
It is extremely important that the school maintain proper records at all times in case there is an emergency involving a student. Any change of address, phone number, or family situation should be reported to the main office.

FEES
REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR FEES AND FINES! Service fees are $29.00 per semester. Prompt payment of fees is important. Those fees buy textbooks for our school and will be necessary for consideration for any class trips. School planners are also required at the cost of $5.00.

ACCIDENTS
In the event of a serious accident, your parents will be notified immediately. For your security, it is very important that the attendance office have updated telephone numbers on file at all times. Every effort will be made to render emergency treatment until parents arrive. However, the school will not be responsible for subsequent treatment.

INSURANCE
The Davenport Community School District make it possible to pupils to participate in a school insurance program. Many pupils participate in the program each year at a very small cost to parents. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT CARRY ACCIDENT INSURANCE. A letter to parents which explains the insurance coverage and the enrollment blank will be given to each student to take home at the beginning of the school year or any time a student enrolls during the year.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Whenever a citizen is aggrieved at the action of any employee, such citizen may give information to the employee’s immediate supervisor. To the extent possible the complaint/concern will be in writing and will describe what happened and what was wrong.

In the event that the matter is not satisfactorily resolved, the appeal process will follow this order

1. Supervisors or administrators in the line of responsibility
2. Superintendent of Schools
3. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall strongly encourage that this chain of appeal be followed.

No appeal will be heard by the Board of Directors and no charges against the employees will be investigated or acted upon by the Board unless reduced to writing, signed by the party bringing the same, and represented to the Board by the Superintendent of Schools. Forms for registering a complaint will be developed by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee and be available through the school offices. The complaining individual will be offered assistance in completing the written complaint.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Being at school EVERYDAY makes success in your classes much easier. Regular attendance is essential to your achievement. You are a very important person at school and the staff would like to help you be successful EVERYDAY. Plan to attend school for each of the 180 days of the school year!

If you are absent…Have your parent or guardian call the attendance office (391-6350) as soon as possible after 7:00 A.M. An attempt will be made to contact those parents or guardians who do not contact the attendance office the first day of a student’s absence.

Arrange make-up work by asking your teachers for it when you return, unless you are absent more than three days. In cases where a student is absent more than three days, the parent may request teachers to collect homework for the student during the absence.

When you return to school following an absence…A phone call or written note from parent or guardian must be received by the attendance office within 48 hours of a student’s return from an absence or the student will be considered truant. If you are absent 3 or more days due to an illness, a doctor’s note will be required upon return to school

An absence will be excused for illness, professional appointments, funerals, religious observances, court summons, or pre-arranged family activities. Other absences will be considered unexcused absences or truancies.

Tardy: If you are late to school…Go directly to the attendance window in the main office. Provide a reason for your tardiness. (If you fail to do this, you will be considered truant.) If you have been to the dentist or doctor, be sure to ask for one of their special forms to inform the school of the reason for your tardiness. Students who are repeatedly late to school will earn consequences, which may include required parent conferences and suspension.

If you are late to a class…Students are expected to be seated in class at the beginning of the class period. The teacher may assign consequences such as detentions or SSC (in-school suspensions) to each student who is tardy. The attendance office or main office does not issue late-to-class passes to students.

Truancy: If you are truant… A parent conference will be required. Students may earn consequences that could include detentions or SSC (student supervised center). Chronic truants will be referred to the district security officer who may issue a citation for truancy.

If you must leave the school during the day…Any student who has to leave the building for a dentist or doctor appointment must notify the attendance office by phone or note from a parent or guardian. The attendance office will provide the student with a special excuse pass. Show your special excuse pass to the teacher whose class you will be leaving. Your parent must meet you at the Main Office. Check out at the attendance office and leave the special excuse pass there before leaving the building. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT A SPECIAL EXCUSE PASS OR YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TRUANT.

If you become ill while at school…Ask to see the school nurse. Allow the nurse to contact your parents, arrange for transportation home, and write a special excuse for you. YOU MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH THE NURSE IF YOU ARE TOO ILL TO CONTINUE THE SCHOOL DAY. Your parent must meet you at the Main Office.

MAKE UP WORK
Each student is expected to arrange with each teacher for making up work missed due to absence. The time from 8:15 to 8:50 and 3:35 until 3:50 is available for students to make up missed class work. SCHOOL WORK COMES BEFORE ANY OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITY.

HEALTH SERVICES
The services of a registered nurse are available during regular school hours.

In an EMERGENCY, go directly to the nurse’s office for assistance. In less urgent situations, ask for a pass from your teacher if you are ill or injured. The nurse will contact parents or those persons indicated on the Emergency Card before a student may be dismissed form school.

Be sure that you complete an emergency card…The emergency information includes names of responsible adults who can be contacted in case your parents are not available. This file is kept in the nurse’s office.If you must take medication during the day…ALL medication is administered in the nurse’s office. Written authorization and instructions must be provided by the parent/guardian. Only medication prescribed by or recommended by a physician will be given to students. The medication must be in the prescription container.

If you must limit activity in physical education class…A written excuse from a physician is required if you cannot participate in physical education classes. These excuses are filed in the nurse’s office as part of your permanent record. Students who cannot participate in regular physical education classes for an extended period of time will be assigned to an adaptive physical education class.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students may be excused from P.E. classes if they have an excuse from a doctor. All students must have gym clothes and dress for P.E. classes.

COUNSELING SERVICES
Many services are provided by the counselors and are coordinated through the counseling office. You may wish to visit with your counselor about any of the following:

• Special personal concerns or problems
• Class schedules
• Community counseling resources and programs
• High school plans or registration
• Career choices
• Standardized test results
• Eligibility

The counselors also consult with principals, parents, and teachers about students’ academic achievement, special education and personal needs. The counselors arrange parent conferences for parents and teachers.

If you would like to see a counselor…Stop at the Guidance Office (the door is near room #117) and sign up for an appointment. In the event of an emergency situation, advise the guidance secretary, that you need to see a counselor.

Counselor Assignments:
Students are assigned to counselors based on the 1^st letter of their last name:

A – L Ms. McNamara
M – Z Ms. Kendall

LMC
The Library Media Center is a resource of information and materials to support the curriculum and a resource for reading pleasure. Print and non-print instructional materials and audiovisual equipment are housed in the LMC. Spaces are provided for students to read, watch, and listen. Students are also welcomed and encouraged to make use of materials and services provided. Staff members will be happy to assist students in any way they can. The Library Media Center is open before and after school. Students need a hall pass from a teacher to enter the school LMC in the morning

Students should be considerate of others by:

• Being Quiet.
• Taking proper care and handling of all furnishings, equipment, and materials.
• Checking out all materials properly.
• Returning materials when no longer needed.
• Returning or renewing materials when due.
• Returning materials used in the LMC to the proper location.

LMC POLICIES
Official LMC Hours: 8:00 – 4:00. Students must have permission to come to the LMC from a staff member.

• Students who checkout books must have a school planner and know their student ID number.
• Students are limited to having three books checked out at one time.
• Books will be checked out on a two week basis.
• Fines will accrue at $.05 per day, with at maximum of the cost of the book.
• Overdue notices will be sent to AP teachers during the first and third weeks of each month.
• If fines are not paid, library privileges may be lost.
• Computers are available in the LMC and the Computer Lab.

CAFETERIA/LUNCH
GOAL: The lunch line and cafeteria of Wood will be a safe and clean environment where the students and staff interact with courtesy and respect.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

1. All students will treat each other with dignity and respect.
2. Use good manners at all times.
3. When in line to receive lunch, students are to be single file against the wall. (No cutting allowed.)
4. Students will keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves during lunch.
5. Students are responsible for cleaning their area before being dismissed to go to class.

The Food and Nutrition Services Department offers both breakfast and lunch daily in the cafeteria. Breakfast service starts at 8:30 A.M. Free meal applications are available at registration and throughout the school year in the office. Many ala carte food selections are available daily for purchase at breakfast and lunch.

Food and Nutrition Services uses a computerized point of sale system in the cafeteria. Each student will be assigned a personal I.D. number (PIN) to access his or her private meal accounts. This account(s) are set up so that parents may deposit money into the:

1. Lunch account – Parents can be assured of their student getting a balanced meal if money is in this account.
2. Ala cart/Snack account – for extras, desserts, breakfasts, and second meals.

All students attending Wood Intermediate eat lunch at school. Lunches may be brought from home or purchased in the cafeteria. THE CAFETERIA CASHIERS WILL NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO "CHARGE."

Students qualifying for free meals will automatically be considered "prepaid" for one meal per day. Other students must deposit money into their account. Deposits may be made anytime before school and at registration. The web payment address and toll free number where credit card payments can be made to your account is www.myLunchMoney.com and the toll free number is 1-800-479-3531. The SNAP system notifies students when their account balance is low. Students with accounts qualify for prizes, promotions and free dessert once a week!

1. Teachers will walk their 4^th hour class to the cafeteria and pick up their classes in the cafeteria after lunch.
2. Students are encouraged to use the restroom BEFORE GOING THROUGH THE SERVING LINE. There will be no passes to the restroom from the cafeteria, except in cases of emergency. Once students arrive in the lunchroom, they are expected to stay in the eating area until they are dismissed to return to class.
3. Students choose either the short serving line that offers hamburgers, fries, and a few other items or the full-section line that offers several choices of entrees, fruits and vegetables. Students are not permitted to change lines once they are inside the serving area.
4. Cookies and snacks will be available in the regular serving area. These items are not included in the price of any lunch. Students will be expected to go through the line once and buy everything for lunch. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO THE SERVING AREA FROM THE LUNCHROOM.
5. Each class will have assigned tables. Students will sit with their own 4^th hour class.
6. The lunchroom supervisors will dismiss students by table to empty their lunch trays. A visual inspection of each table should show a clean table and floor area.

RESTROOMS
GOAL: The restrooms at Wood will be safe, clean environments.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

1. Must have planner or an approved signed pass to show if using the restroom during class time.
2. Keep the restroom clean, pick it up, no graffiti.
3. Report problems to maintain a safe environment.
4. Wash hands and flush toilet.

Students are given time to use restrooms before school, between classes and during lunch time. Parents need to notify the nurse if there are medical needs that require frequent restroom use, so that teachers may be alerted to the situation.

HALLWAY TRAFFIC
Students should be in the halls only at the beginning of school, the close of the day and during passing time unless they have special permission. Students in the hall during class must have a signed planner from a staff member. STUDENTS MUST BE COURTEOUS AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP TO THE RIGHT WHEN MOVING IN THE HALLS. RUNNING AND SHOUTING IN THE HALLS IS NEVER PERMITTED.

HALLWAYS
GOAL: At Wood, the hallways will be safe environments where students and staff interact with courtesy and respect. Cosequences such as detention or suspensions may result for failure to adhere to these guildlines:

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

1. When moving from one class to the next, students will move safely through the hallways, staying to the right.
2. During passing times, students will use an inside speaking voice and respectful language. Profanity will not be tolerated.
3. Students may use lockers without a pass before and after school, as well as before and after 4^th period.
4. During class time, students must have their planners with a signed pass to be in the hallways.
5. Students will treat everyone with dignity and respect. Students will keep their hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
6. If a staff member asks to speak with a student, the student will stop and talk with that staff member.
7. IF A STAFF MEMBER REQUESTS THAT A STUDENT CORRECT A BEHAVIOR, THE STUDENT WILL DO WHAT THE STAFF MEMBER ASKS HIM/HER TO DO WITHOUT ARGUING.
8. Public displays of affection are not acceptable.

FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are arranged by teachers to enhance classroom experiences. All school rules apply on field trips.

CONDUCT TO AND FROM SCHOOL
Students are to go directly to and from school and are not to loiter or trespass on private property. THE SCHOOL HAS AUTHORITY OVER STUDENT BEHAVIOR ON THE WAY TO AND FROM SCHOOL. Fighting, loitering, smoking or other inappropriate behavior will be dealt with by the administration and may lead to suspension. Students should use the crosswalks to cross the streets.

OUTSIDE
GOAL: Wood will be a safe, supervised outdoor environment for students before and after school.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

1. Act in a safe manner by keeping hands, feet, and objects to self.
2. Dispose of trash appropriately.
3. Follow school rules concerning appropriate dress.
4. Use appropriate language.
5. Follow supervisors’ directions.
6. If you disagree with someone, do it respectfully.
7. Cross streets at crosswalks.
8. Have a pass to enter the building before 8:50 A.M., unless going to the office.
9. Be respectful of other people’s property.
10. Enter school in the morning in an orderly manner without pushing and running.

SOUTH PARKING LOT
PARENTS AND OTHERS WHO ARE BRINGING STUDENTS TO SCHOOL OR PICKING THEM UP AFTER SCHOOL MUST USE THE SOUTH PARKING LOT.

Parents are asked to observe the posted directional signs entering the south parking lot. This will create a one-way traffic flow in the parking lot. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE DRIVEWAYS!!! For safety reasons, students are to use the sidewalks instead of walking through the parking lot.

The entrance on the north side of the building is a service drive and is reserved for school buses and delivery vehicles.

BUS RULES
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF THE DRIVER (TEACHER) THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GIVEN. The driver is the authority on the bus. Students must respond promptly to the driver’s instructions and obey any rules the driver feels necessary for the safety of the students. The driver has the authority to assign seats to any or all students. Use of a personal radio/tape player must meet the driver’s approval. Pets/animals are not allowed on the bus.

SIT IN YOUR (ASSIGNED) SEAT AT ALL TIMES. Students will arrive at their assigned bus stop five (5) minutes prior to arrival of the bus and wait quietly off the roadway. Students must board the bus in a single file line and present their bus permit (or I.D.) card upon the driver’s request. Go directly to a seat, remain seated and face forward at all times. Students may talk quietly with others seated near them. Keep the noise to a minimum so as not to distract the driver while the bus is in motion.

RESPECT OTHERS. THIS MEANS: NO HITTING, PUSHING, FIGHTING, SWEARING, OR USING RUDE GESTURES OR GANG SIGNS ON THE SCHOOL BUS OR AT THE BUS STOP. Students should remember they are still on school time and should use school manners. Throwing objects, horseplay, bothering others and any other activity that is distracting to the driver and others is considered disruptive behavior. Please use your best manners.

KEEP ALL OBJECTS AND BODY PARTS (HEAD, ARMS, LEGS) INSIDE THE BUS AND IN YOUR SEAT. Talk quietly only with students nearby and be sure to avoid unnecessary, disturbing noises such as singing or yelling. Do not yell out windows at passing persons or vehicles.

FOOD, DRINKS, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, GANG SIGNS AND WEAPONS ARE NOT ALLOWED. For student’s safety, they are asked not to eat or drink on the bus. Tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and weapons are prohibited by state law. This law should be obeyed at all times. Any damage to a bus by a student, or students, will be billed to the parent or guardian who will be responsible for payment, and the student(s) will have bus-riding privileges suspended.

KEEP THE AISLE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. Keep feet out of the aisle to allow other students to walk up or down the aisle quickly and safely and, most important, so students can evacuate the bus quickly in the event of an emergency.

FIRE/DISASTER/EMERGENCY DRILLS
Fire drills are held periodically throughout the year. When the fire signal sounds the student nearest the door leads the class to the proper exit. Students are to get completely away from the building. HURRY, BUT DO NOT RUN! KEEP CALM AND QUIET!

Disaster drills are held several times throughout the year and are signaled by an announcement on the P.A. system or by a series of short sounds of the passing tone. Each classroom is assigned to a protected area of the building. When the drill is announced, students pass to an assigned area MOVING QUICKLY, CALMLY, AND QUIETLY!

Emergency drills are held several times during the school year. The emergency procedure is designed to secure the building, students, and staff in the event of an emergency.

GRADING SYSTEM
Report cards are given to students every nine weeks. Grades are usually marked A, B, C, D, or F. If a student has not completed important work, an "I" for incomplete may be given. A letter grade will be given before the next grading period.

The Davenport Community School District approved the following grading scale:

Mid-term reports are sent home each quarter to inform parents of progress being made. Semester grades are determined by averaging the quarter grades using the 13-point scale.  A+ = 13, A = 12, A- = 11, B+ = 10, B = 9, B- = 8, C+ = 7, C = 6. C- = 5, D+ = 4, D = 3, D- = 2, F = 1, F = 0

RETENTION POLICY
Students failing three or more classes at the end of the school year will be recommended for retention and referred to an Advisory Council. Students failing 1 or 2 courses for the school year will be recommended to take summer school.

PLANNERS
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A DAILY PLANNER. Planners will be used to record daily class activities, assignments, and future projects. Planners will serve as a communication tool between teacher and parent. Students will use their planner as a pass from any class. Planners can be purchased for $5.00 at the time of school registration or at any time during the school year from the main office. Classroom credit is given for planner usage.

LOCKERS
Each students is assigned a locker. Lockers are provided for the convenience of students. You should be sure that clothes or other valuables are never left unattended and are locked securely when not in use. The school CANNOT be responsible for items left in lockers. Lockers are issued to you as a service and for your convenience, but the school cannot guarantee the security of the lockers. Additionally, lockers are not your property and may be searched periodically. SHARING LOCKERS is prohibited! You will be held responsible for the contents of your lockers. If you vandalize or abuse a locker, charges will be assessed.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE
School authorities may, without a search warrant, search a student, student lockers, desks, work areas, or student automobiles based on a reasonable suspicion under the circumstances and in a manner reasonable in scope to maintain order and discipline in the schools, promote the educational environment, and protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel. School authorities may also seize any illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search. Items of contraband may include but are not limited to nonprescription controlled substances, such as marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates, apparatus used for the administration of controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, tobacco weapons, explosives, poisons, and stolen property. Possession of such items will be grounds for disciplinary action and may be grounds for reporting to local law enforcement authorities.

TEXTBOOKS
In most classes, textbooks will be assigned for student use during the school year. These books may be taken home by students but should be returned to school the next morning to be used in class. Students are responsible for the return of the book in satisfactory condition at the end of the school year. Students who return books that have been abused or damaged beyond normal wear may be required to pay a fine. Fines will be assessed for damaged books. If a book is lost, students must pay for it before another will be issued. If the book is found your money will be refunded.

In some classes, books are loaned to students during the class period. Some of these books may be checked out for overnight use but must be returned the following morning.

STUDENT I.D.
After student pictures are available, each student will be issued an official Wood Intermediate School I.D. Students are encouraged to carry the card at all times.

POSTERS
All posters to be placed on the walls of the school must be checked and given approval by the main office. The posters may then be placed in an appropriate area.

DRESS
The following items are not to be worn at Wood Intermediate School: spaghetti straps, halter-type tops, tube tops, muscle shirts, bandanas, sagging pants, and clothing and/or other apparel advertising alcohol, tobacco or drugs, or clothing displaying obscene material, or profanity. Hats, coats, and/or jackets are NOT to be worn to class. The primary responsibility for your appearance rests with YOU and your parents; however, the administration reserves the right to judge what is proper and what is not. Anything that causes a disruption to the educational atmosphere is prohibited.

BOOKBAGS/BACKPACKS/PURSES
Book bags, backpacks, large pocketbooks, and purses are not to be taken to class. These items are to be left in the student’s locker.

CELLULAR TELEPHONES/PAGERS/PERSONAL CD PLAYERS
The electronic pagers are prohibited at school and all school sponsored activities. Should you bring such items to school, they will be collected and returned only when your parent comes to school to pick them up. Cellular phones and personal cd players are permitted on school ground for after school use. They must remain off and in hall lockers during the school day.

LASER POINTERS
Laser pointers are illegal and dangerous. Laser pointers are not to be brought onto school grounds or into the building. Failure to comply may result in a recommendation for expulsion.

SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS
Students are not to use skateboards as a means of transportation to and from school. Skateboards are not allowed at Wood.

BICYCLES/MOPEDS
Bicycles and moped riders must exercise care in approaching and leaving the school grounds. Pedestrians have the right of way. Bicycles and mopeds are to be parked in the bike rack area and LOCKED. Bicycles should not be ridden near the entrances to the building. Moped riders must possess a moped license.

LOST AND FOUND
Any article found should be turned into the office immediately. The owner may claim the item at the office. Items turned into the lost and found will be displayed on Fridays. Any item left over 2 Fridays/weeks will be discarded.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Under the U. S. Constitution all individuals have the right of freedom of expression. Since however, student expression made on school premises or as a part of a school-sponsored activity may be attributed to the school, such expression must be appropriate to the activity. Students will be allowed freedom of expression of their viewpoints and opinions as long as the expression is responsibly done. Student expression shall not in the judgment of the administration, encourage the breaking of law, cause defamation of persons or contain obscenity or indecency.

The administration has the right to determine the time, place and manner in which the expression is to be allowed so as not to disrupt the educational program of the district. Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary measures.

ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY
Students attending any extra curricular activities (i.e. sports, dances, activity nights, band, music concerts, clubs, or organization) must have been in attendance in regular classes and not in SSC or OSS.

ELIGIBILITY
All students shall be considered eligible in the fall of the start of their 7^th grade year.

Special education students or students covered by a Section 504-B plan that is directly related to their course work shall not be denied eligibility on the basis of scholarship if the students is making progress, as determined by the building special education team, towards the goals and objectives on the student’s IEP or accommodation plan.

All students are eligible to practice and compete.

All students who are involved in sports or co-curricular activities will have a grade check on Friday. (Pass or Fail)

If the student is failing any class, the students will be assigned study table for two days the following week.

a. If the students fails to attend the required study table time, is a disruption while at the study table, or is still failing class on the following Friday, the student will be excluded for the next competition.

Grade slips will be turned into the student’s activity supervisor or coach on Friday.

b. Failure by the student to turn in the required grade check would result in assignment to the study table the following week.

The building athletic director and principal will monitor this policy.

ATHLETICS
Wood competes interscholastically with Davenport’s five other intermediate schools and occasionally with other districts. Available sports are:

7^th/8^th Football
7^th/8^th Volleyball

7^th Boys Basketball
8^th Girls Basketball
8^th Wrestling

8^th Boys Basketball
7^th Girls Basketball
7^th Wrestling

7^th/8^th Track
7^th/8^th Swimming

To compete in a sport, all athletes must be academically eligible, have a good record of citizenship, have a physical examination by a licensed physician on file with the nurse, and have submitted written parental permission to compete in a specific sport. All students have the opportunity and are urged to participate in intramural athletics. The supervised activities begin at 8:30 A.M.

ACTIVITIES
Activities may include:

STUDENT COUNCIL
The purpose of the student council is to "further improve the standards of our school, obtain better cooperation among students and faculty, guidance in the practice of good sportsmanship in all activities, ensure social equity, uphold the school’s dignity, secure loyalty, produce unity in obeying all laws, and promote the general good of ourselves and our posterity."

Members of the council are elected during the first quarter of the school year in a manner prescribed by the student council constitution. Announcements concerning the student council activities are made throughout the year.

CRIMESTOPPERS
CrimeStoppers is a program run by students for students. Students are encouraged to report crimes such as theft and/or vandalism. The identity of the person reporting the crime will remain anonymous. Persons reporting crimes will receive a reward from CrimeStoppers.

ASSEMBLIES
GOAL: During assemblies at Wood, students will demonstrate respectful behaviors by listening, participating, and following directions.

1. Walk through the halls.
2. When the assembly begins, stop talking.
3. Sit still; applaud appropriately.
4. Keep your feet on the floor.
5. Be in your seat on time.
6. Help others.
7. Follow adults’ directions.
8. Use appropriate voice times.
9. Focus eyes and attention on the presentation.
10. When volunteering, raise hand without talking or making attention-getting noises.
11. Listen.

RECOGNITION ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies will be held throughout the year for 6-7-8 grade students to recognize academic achievement and other accomplishments. Academic achievement are given to students based on Grade Point Averages (GPAs):

GPAs are determined by the length of the course in relation to the school year and the grade received in the course. Letter grades receive the following weight: A = 4.0, B= 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.  Courses that meet all year receive a weighting of 1.0. Courses that meet half of the school year receive a weighting of 0.5 and so on.

DANCE/ACTIVITY NIGHT
Wood Intermediate hosts several activity nights/dances during the school year. Parents are welcome to attend free of charge. Activities are open to Wood students only and identification will be required at the door. RIDES ARE TO BE ARRANGED IN ADVANCE. Activities are supervised by Wood staff and interested parents. Students attend the entire activity and will not be allowed to leave the school before the end of the activity.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Each member of the Wood Community has both rights and responsibilities. If students, parents, staff and administrators work together, the Discipline Policy at Wood Intermediate will be effective.

Each member of the Wood Community has:

1. The right to be in an environment conducive to learning. 
2. A right to express opinions, ideas, and concerns in an appropriate manner. 
3. A right to be in a safe environment. 
4. A right to be respected by other students and staff.
5. A right to have their personal belongings respected by others. 
6. A right to a healthy environment.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Success in school depends on the positive choices students make. When students make choices, the following questions will guide them in making appropriate decisions.

Does my choice hurt me?
Does my choice hurt others or property?
Will my choice get me into trouble?

If the answer is "yes" to any of the above, select another alternative.

Students are expected to:

1. Control their hands, feet, body, and behavior.
2. Attend class daily and on time.
3. Bring supplies and materials to class daily.
4. Respect the rights of other students and staff.
5. Honor all reasonable requests made by school employees (i.e. to provide name and/or accompany the school employee to the office.)
6. Complete assignments and homework, and turn them in on time.
7. Use appropriate language (loudness and obscenities are inappropriate.)
8. Behave so that others may learn.
9. Organize their class work, desk, belongings, and locker.
10. Maintain the school building and property’s cleanliness.
11. Walk in the halls without blocking corridors.
12. Follow the Davenport Community School Pro-Active District Discipline Policy

1. DRUGS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA… The Davenport Community School District will not tolerate the possession, distribution, sale, or use of drugs or drug paraphernalia on school grounds. This would include alcohol and look-alikes.

In all cases of possession or use, the student will be removed from school. The student will be required to go to the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc. (C.A.D.S.) or another comparable agency and complete their treatment program. The student may also be referred to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

In the event of a second offence, the student will receive an out-of-school suspension and be referred to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

Any student involved in the distribution or sale of drugs (illegal, prescription, or look-alikes) will receive an out-of-school suspension and be referred to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for expulsion through the Board of Education.

2. WEAPONS…The Davenport Board of Education intends to provide a safe environment in which students and staff can learn and work. The possession of any item designed to harm people, such as guns, knives, brass knuckles, martial arts weapons, etc., is prohibited. Any student in possession of any of these items on school grounds will receive an out-of-school suspension and be referred to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for expulsion through the Board of Education. A report will also be filed with appropriate law enforcement agency.

3. GANG ACTIVITIES…Gang related activities growing out of the display of "colors", symbols, signals, signs, etc., will not be tolerated on school grounds. Students in violation will receive an out-of-school suspension and may be referred to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

4. ASSAULT…(verbal) Assault on school employees or on the part of one student to another may result in an out-of-school suspension with possible referral to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

5. ASSAULT AND BATTERY…assault and battery on school employee(s) or on the part of one student to another will be dealt with firmly. Students engaging in this type of behavior will be subject to the discipline code of the school district, which will include an out-of-school suspension and a referral to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education, depending upon the severity and circumstances of the act.

6. FIGHTING…Fighting is considered a severe breach of school discipline. All students willingly participating in a physical confrontation (fighting) may receive an out-of-school suspension. In addition, a referral could be made to the Administrative Advisory Council as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

7. BULLYING BEHAVIOR…Our district has an anti-bullying procedure to show all children, parents, and staff that bullying, either physical or verbal, is not tolerated in school.

A child is bullied when one or more children expose him or her repeatedly and over time to physical or verbal abuse or if there is a display of overt bigotry or intolerance of one child to another. The attacks or assaults need not necessarily be direct but may take a less visible indirect form such as social isolation and exclusion from the group. Bullying knows no boundaries of age, race, disability, or ethnic background.

Any student engaging in this type of behavior may receive an out-of-school suspension with a possible referral to a Discipline Review Team for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

8. SEXUAL HARASSMENT…Federal guidelines describe sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where: a) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person’s educational development; or b) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used for an educational decision affecting such individual; or c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. Any student engaging in this type of behavior will receive an out-of-school suspension with a possible referral to the Discipline Review Team as a recommendation for alternative placement or expulsion through the Board of Education.

9. CHRONIC BREACHES OF THE DISCIPLINE POLICY…Repeatedly violating rules of the school that are necessary in carrying out the school’s purpose or an educational function is considered a serious breach of discipline. Students who engage in chronic breaches of discipline are subject to out-of-school suspensions. Upon the third out-of-school suspension, the building administrator will refer the student to the Discipline Review Team to determine if the student is in need of a more appropriate school setting such as, an administrative placement in another school, an alternative school placement, or a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion. The parent(s) and student are required to attend a meeting with the Team at the Administrative Service Center where the student’s records can be reviewed and a fair determination made.

   Law enforcement officers may be involved and/or charges may be filed after a thorough investigation on any of the above.

INTERROGATION BY OUTSIDE AGENCY
As a general rule, individuals from outside the school district may not interrogate students. If an individual such as a law enforcement officer wishes to interrogate a student, the request must come through the administrative office. Such a request will be granted only when in the discretion of the administration, such action is in the best interests of the student’s welfare, when a child abuse investigator makes the request, or when such interrogation request is supported by a court order. Prior to allowing the interrogation, the administrator shall attempt to contact the parent or guardian of the child and inform them of the request and ask if they wish to be present.

DISCIPLINE
School discipline is the guidance of pupils in a way that helps them succeed in school. The goal is the maintenance of orderly, and scholarly atmosphere, which permits students to achieve maximum educational benefits. By far the most effective and satisfying discipline is SELF-DISCIPLINE, which means students, take the responsibility for their own behavior. SELF-DISIPLINE frees a student from concern about school-imposed action and enables the student to concentrate on the task of learning. Through SELF-DISCPLINE, the students will become a productive life-long learner. The staff recognizes the uniqueness of the individual child and the special needs of students in this age group. Common sense rules and regulations take into account this individually as it blends with the District’s Proactive Discipline Policy.

School personnel, students, and parents must work together to ensure a learning atmosphere that will assist in the achievement of maximum educational benefits for all pupils. The rights and dignity of both students and school personnel will be assured and understood in this discipline procedure.

Detentions: This is after or before school time assigned by teachers for tardiness, disrupting class and other discipline problems. The time is served with the teacher or in a specified detention room for detentions assigned by the principal or associate principal. DETENTIONS MUST BE SERVED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIVING THEM.

Parent Conferences: Parent conferences may be required for truancy, repeated tardiness, re-admittance after out-of-school suspension, and other serious matters.

Supervised Study Center (SSC): Students are assigned to SSC for offenses that don’t result in an out-of-school suspension. Students must comply with rules of behavior while in SSC. Failure to follow the rules will result in an out-of-school suspension. Students who have been assigned to SSC are to report at the beginning of first period with their textbooks, reading material, and supplies needed to complete assignment, which will be sent to the SSC room by classroom teachers. A morning and afternoon restroom break is provided.

Out-of School Suspension (OSS): Suspension is a disciplinary action for fighting, smoking, chewing tobacco, hitting or other abuse to the rights of others and/or disruptions to the educational process. The board-related policy requires suspension in cases of weapons, assault and battery, alcohol, and controlled substances.

In the event that you are assigned SSC or an Out-of-School Suspension, you may not attend ANY after school activities on the day(s) of the suspension. This includes all extra-curricular activities on any Davenport Community School District campus.

Notification of Authorities: The police will be notified in cases of weapons, drugs, and arson. They may also be notified for gang-related activities, unlawful possession of stolen property, assault and battery, and tampering with fire alarms. Students who are truant will be reported to the truancy officer.

OFFICE REFERRAL
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

1. Go directly to the office.
2. Wait quietly until someone can meet with you.
3. Listen and respond politely to office staff directions.
4. Leave appropriately.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY/VANDALISM
State law requires students and/or their parents to pay in full for defacing or damaging school property. Each student is expected to use school equipment with care. Students and their parents will be held responsible for any damage done. THE COST OF BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE IS DETERMINED BY THE BUSINESS OFFICE AND PAID THROUGH THE MAIN OFFICE. Report all acts of vandalism to Security.

THEFT
Taking school property or someone’s personal property will not be tolerated. Before notifying the office or Security and filing a report, make sure the item(s) haven’t been misplaced or forgotten at home. Theft is a serious offense that can result in an arrest or an out-of-school suspension.

PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the theft and "use of the ideas or writing of another as one’s own" (American Heritage Dictionary, 2001). Plagiarism also applies to students who allow others to copy their own work.

Students are assigned writing assignments as a learning experience or as a method for them to demonstrate their understanding of their learning. Student written work is to be original. Plagiarism is not acceptable, and all participants are subject to consequences.

Careful documentation is required on all ideas or writing that students glean from their research. This involves the use of all printed text, including the internet.

Consequences of intentional plagiarism may result in:

• The paper(s) receiving a zero.
• The zero affecting the student’s quarter/term/semester grade
• The plagiarized paper cannot be made up

INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
Use of profanity, abusive language or abusive gestures will not be permitted. Racial slurs or any degrading comments will not be tolerated. You must learn more appropriate ways to express yourself.

HARASSMENT
It is the policy of the Davenport Community Schools to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from harassment.

It shall be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students or employees through conduct of a sexual nature or conduct designed to reduce the dignity of that individual with respect to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, or any other form of harassment. Students who believe they have suffered harassment by students or employees shall report such matters in a timely manner to a teacher, a counselor, or a building administrator.

• I have read the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement, and understood and will abide by its terms and conditions.
• I further understand that any violation of the regulations is unacceptable any constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.
• I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes.
• I understand that the Davenport Community School District has taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all such material, and I will not hold the District responsible for materials acquired on the network.

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