for vacations. When a family vacation must be scheduled during the school year, the parents must complete a Pre-planned Absence form, available from the school office and on the district website. must be filled out by the student’s teacher(s), signed by the parent, and returned to the school office before the absences occur. School administration may communicate with parents further as needed. Illness with no medical verification requiring student to not attend school. Any other personal reason not specified in the previous section. Excessive Absences Parent(s)/guardian(s) be notified in writing when a student has accumulated five absences. Written notification will also be sent if a child reaches his/her ten allocated absences for the school year. This shall be done whether the absences are excused or truant, unless the student is under doctor’s treatment and a written statement from a physician or licensed practitioner is on file. Truant Absences Truant absences are counted towards a student’s ten allocated days of absences. A student will be considered truant for the following reasons: He or she is absent part or all of one or more days from school during the school attendance officer, principal, or a teacher has not been notified of the cause of such absence by the parent or guardian of the absent student. A student will also be considered truant if he or she has been absent intermittently for the purpose of defeating the intent of the Wisconsin Compulsory Attendance statute-Sec. 118.15, Wis. Stat. He or she has been absent for more than ten school days in the school year, and the absence reason is not included in the absences not counted towards a student’s ten allocated days. Any student recorded as truant according to the procedures and any definitions previously, may result in any or all of the following consequences: conference with administration, detention, Saturday School, referral to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion. Students who are determined to be truant will be referred for a truancy citation in accordance to the truancy ordinance and/or referred to the department of social services in accordance to the county truancy ordinance. When a student is truant, the School Attendance Office ensure that all applicable provisions of the District’s Truancy Plan are carried out. Truancy Plan
If a student has selected a manner of appearance that is beyond mere freedom of expression and disrupts the educational process or presents risk to themselves or others, they may be provided alternate clothing or removed from the educational setting. The following styles or manners of dress are prohibited: Suggestive, sexual, vulgar, alcohol or tobacco product related, or any inappropriate clothing will not be allowed. Sunglasses and coats are not to be worn in class. Bandanas, hats, and hoods may not be worn in the building during the school day. Shoes with wheels (heelies) are not to be worn on school premises. Such guidelines shall prohibit student dress or grooming practices which: Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student himself/herself or to others in the school; Interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program; C. Cause excessive wear or damage to school property; D. Prevent the student from achieving his/her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement. Students who are representing our school at an official function or public event may be required to follow specific dress requirements. Usually, this applies to athletic teams, cheerleaders, bands, and other such groups. Care of Property Students are responsible for the care of their own personal property. The school will not be responsible for the loss of personal property. Valuables such as jewelry or irreplaceable items should not be brought to School. The school may confiscate such items and return them to the student's parents. Damage to or loss of school equipment and facilities wastes taxpayers' money and undermines the school program. Therefore, if a student damages or loses school property, the student or his/her parents will be required to pay for the replacement or damage. If the damage or loss was intentional, the student will also be subject to discipline according to the Code of Conduct. STUDENT CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT The Wisconsin School District is committed to maintaining an orderly and safe academic atmosphere. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning environment and to maintain proper order in the classroom. Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that allows teachers to effectively carry out their lessons and