WCHS Student Handbook 2011-12

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WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL

PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK2011-12


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FOREWORD

TO THE STUDENTS OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL

This handbook has been prepared for you as a reference. Included is basic information which you will need

to know in order to easily adjust to life at William Campbell. Possible corrections and new information may

be issued from time to time during the year. The information contained in this book will greatly determine

the key to your success here. Let's all work together to see that everyone is provided an opportunity for

learning, growing, and developing social skills this year. Use this information wisely and you will help make

this school year the best for you at William Campbell High School. Remember that through mutual respect

of your peers, teachers, and administrators, the same respect will be afforded you.

School Colors - Navy Blue and Gray, with white as a highlight

School Mascot - The Fighting General

School Song - Tune: Washington and Lee Swing

When all of William Campbell falls in line, William Campbell, watch your step,

We're going to win again another time, And always keep that good old "Campbell Rep,"

We're going to win or die, or know just why You know that William Campbell's

You know that blue and gray Unsurpassed, Unsurpassed, Rah, Rah, Ra-a-ah!

Will always reach the sky,

Rah, Rah, Rah,

School Address

William Campbell High/Middle School

P.O. Box 7

474 William Campbell Drive

Naruna, VA 24576

Phone Number

High School: 376-2015

Press 1 High School Office

Press 2 Middle School Office

Press 3 Todays Events

Press 4 Cafeteria

Press 5 Library

Press 6 Nurse

Press 8 Guidance

Press 0 Operator

FAX: 376-5859

School Codes - State Code Number - 016-0542

College Board Code Number - 471500

Campbell County Code Number for WCHS - 19


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MISSION OF

WILLIAM CAMPBELL

COMBINED SCHOOL

William Campbell High/Middle School and its stakeholders

assume the responsibility of preparing students for both

educational and/or vocational pursuits upon graduation. In

an effort to succeed in our mission, the following methodswill be employed:

1. varying instructional approaches which actively engage

students in the learning process.

2. fostering an environment of student achievement,security, and acceptance.

3. exposing students to emerging career opportunities

and emphasizing strategies for success in adult life.


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BELL SCHEDULE

7:50 - 8:13 Breakfast

8:15 - 9:00 1st Period

9:00 - 9:10 Homeroom/Announcements/Organizations

9:10 - 9:14 Class Change

9:14 - 10:00 2nd Period


10:04 - 10:49 3rd Period


1st Lunch 2nd Lunch

10:53 - 11:19 Lunch 10:53 - 11:41 4th Period

11:19 - 11:23 Class Change 11:41 - 11:45 Class Change

11:23 - 12:11 4th Period 11:45 - 12:11 Lunch


12:15 - 1:00 5th Period


1:04 - 1:50 6th Period


1:54 - 2:40 7th Period

2:40 - 2:50 Dismissal *** Bus Loading


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WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL STAFF

ADMINISTRATIONMr. James Rinella, Principal

Mr. Robert Mason, Assistant Principal

FACULTY

Mr. Jackie Bolling

Mr. Doug Brown

Mr. Mike Cheek

Mr. Gary Cowden

Ms. Clare Davidoski

Mrs. Winifred Dunn

Mr. Andy Haga

Mrs. Nannette Haga

Mrs. Kimberly Hancock

Mrs. Michele Happs

Mr. Robert Heath

Mr. Daniel Martin

Mr. Todd Moats

Mr. Greg Mullins

Mr. Rick Purcell

Ms. Mary Beth Reynolds

Ms. Priscilla Reynolds

Ms. Abigail Robson

Mrs. Lari Scruggs

Ms. Jorena Simpkins

Mr. Chris Smith

Mr. Greg SmithMrs. Sandra Tucker

Mr. Clint Turner

Mrs. Kendra Turner

Mrs. Joyce Williams

Mr. Roy Wilson

Ms. Deborah Yuille

GUIDANCE

Mrs. Susan Dalton, Guidance Director

Mrs. Barbara Maxey, Secretary

LIBRARY

Mrs. Virginia Cox, Librarian

SECRETARIES

Mrs. Debbie Hodgert

Mrs. Dianne Shields

Ms. Lee Wade

CUSTODIANSMrs. Marie Burton

Mr. Carl Lee

Mrs. Diane Meadows

Mrs. Deborah Owen

Mr. Marvin Owen

Mr. Wardell Tune

CAFETERIA

Mrs. Rita Crews

Ms. Patricia Dunkley

Mrs. Margine Evans

Mrs. Connie Fariss

Mrs. Juanita Foster

Mrs. Teresa Irby

Ms. Marylin Walker

NURSEMrs. Joyce Jones

AIDE

Mrs. Kathy Guthrie

RESOURCE OFFICER

Deputy Vince Keller


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GENERAL INFORMATION

Announcements and Bulletins

1. Announcements will be made over the P.A. system during homeroom.

2. Students are expected to be quiet during announcements.

3. Students will observe the moment of silence in a quiet and appropriate manner.

4. Posters or announcements need the approval of a sponsor and an administrator before being read on

the intercom or placed in the building.

Beverage Rule - Students shall not bring to school any beverage contained in a glass container.

Breakfast - Breakfast will be served from 7:50 a.m. to 8:13 a.m. daily. Students who want to buy breakfast are

requested to enter the cafeteria as soon as they arrive at school. To keep the building clean, food and beverages

are to be consumed in the cafeteria. Any student who is late to class due to breakfast will be unexcused.

Broken Equipment - Any student responsible for breakage of school equipment and/or lab equipment will be

responsible for reimbursing the school for the equipment.

Cafeteria - Students at William Campbell High School are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner

in the cafeteria. Students are expected to clean up and throw away their trash. Students who violate the

cafeteria rules will be referred to the office for disciplinary action.

Cell Phones - Possession of wireless communications devices (cell phones, pagers, PDAs, wireless internet

connection devices, or any similar device) is prohibited unless kept and used as set out in this policy. Such devices

are contraband subject to confiscation and the student shall be subject to imposition of other penalties.

Possession of such devices by a student is allowed only if such device is kept turned off and kept out of sight inside

a pocket, book bag, purse, or similar container. Such devices shall not be displayed, used, or allowed to emit any

ring tone or other noise on school grounds during school hours or during school transportation. While

participating in school sponsored events outside of school hours, such devices may be used only with the prior

consent of the coach or school official in charge.

Students using cell phones to call or text home for illness or any other reason are in direct violation of theschools cell phone policy. Students should follow appropriate guidelines previously referenced.

Computers - Computers are special equipment and under no circumstances should any student load additional

software programs onto the hard drive of a school computer or in any way alter the program already existing in

the computer. In addition to being against Campbell County School Board Policy, this is also an infringement of

copyright laws.

Club Meetings - Club meetings are an important part of William Campbell High School, and they should be

scheduled before school, during homeroom or after school. Club meetings will be scheduled in advance with the

approval of an administrator, and the club meeting date and time shall be placed on the school monthly activity

calendar.

Dances - Students are required to fill out a guest application form for any student invited to a dance who is not a

student at William Campbell High School. William Campbell Middle School students have the opportunity to

attend several middle school only dances, therefore, they are not allowed at any high school dance. For a

student to be able to go to the Ring Dance or Prom, he needs to be enrolled in a junior or senior homeroom at

William Campbell High School, and the student needs to be in good standing. An eligible student may invite a

guest who meets the criteria set forth by the dance committee to attend a dance at William Campbell High School.

Any guest not granted permission to attend the dance will be asked to leave immediately and further actions may

be taken.


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Deliveries - It is requested that parents and students use discretion in sending flowers or gifts to be delivered to

students, as the school will not be responsible for them. The secretaries have been instructed to keep the flowers

or gifts in the office until the end of the day. Glass containers and balloons are prohibited on the school buses.

Emergency Forms - Student emergency forms are required of each student, and these forms will be kept in the

main office. Parents are requested to update the information with the school if changes occur. Admission to

extra-curricular activities may be denied until an emergency form has been put on file. No student will be

allowed to leave school grounds with anyone until a parent is contacted.

Events and Functions - Any club, organization or class wishing to sponsor an activity or event must see that the

sponsor presents a written request in advance of the event to the principal. The request may need to be

approved by the Campbell County School Board.

Fire Drills - Fire drills are held periodically throughout the year. Students should observe the following

instructions:

1. In the event of a fire alarm, everyone leaves the building whether it is before school, class time, lunch

time, during change of class or after school.

2. When leaving rooms, all windows should be shut, the classroom doors closed but not locked, and the

lights turned out. Pocketbooks should not be left in the building.

3. Students should form quiet, single lines while leaving the building. Students must not talk so all mayhear instructions.

4. The class roll will be called immediately after the class has regrouped outside the building.

5. Students must never re-enter the building until the fire drill is over and the students are told to re-

enter the building.

Hall Passes - Students must carry a pass issued by a teacher when they are excused during class time. Hall passes

will be issued for emergencies or instructional purposes only. Students are not permitted to visit students in other

classes, nor are they permitted to get students out of class, unless they have an official pass from guidance or the

administrative office. High school students are also prohibited from the middle school unless the pass specifically

authorizes their presence. Any student found in the hall without a pass, or a student found abusing his hall pass

privilege, will be referred to the office for disciplinary action.

Insurance Program - Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in the school insurance program. Athletes

and cheerleaders are required to have insurance. This program provides protection for the student in accordance

with the terms of the policy when en route to and from his home and while he is at school.

Lockers Locker numbers and combinations will be included on student schedules. The school reserves the right

to inspect or search lockers at any time. Students should not transfer their belongings to other lockers. Students

are responsible for all books and personal items put in lockers. The school is not responsible for any items lost or

stolen from a student's locker.

Lost and Damaged Books and Equipment - Students are responsible for books and equipment issued to them by

the school. The student will be expected to pay for a lost or damaged book or equipment. The classroom teacher

will assess how much a student owes for damages to a book or equipment.

Lost and Found - Articles found on school grounds should be turned in to the office. If a student has lost an article

or book, please check in the office to see if it has been turned in.

Lunch - Students out of class for lunch must remain in the cafeteria.

Media Center - The William Campbell Media Center is open to students for their use and enjoyment. It provides a

wide variety of resource materials on all ability levels. The audio visual equipment and materials are housed in the


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Media Center for faculty and student use. The Media Center will be open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Medicine Refer to the CampbellCounty Schools Policies, Rules, Regulations and Procedures at

www.campbell.k12.va.us.

Parties - Classroom parties will not be permitted during the regular school day unless it relates to the curriculum

or it is a reward party and prior approval is granted by the principal.

Pictures - The sale of pictures is a money-making project for the school.

Room Entries - Students are to get permission from a teacher or an administrator before entering any rooms,

halls, or closets, including those in the gym unless they have a scheduled activity or class in that location.

Senior Privileges - 1) Seniors may leave the cafeteria after eating their lunch and go to the Shrine area at the end

of their lunch period, if supervision is available. 2) Seniors have the first 15 spaces in each parking row reserved

for them. Remember these are only privileges and that violations of these privileges will result in their loss and

further disciplinary actions. Seniors who have paid all dues and are in good standing will be eligible to attend the

senior day activities even if they will graduate in summer school.

Telephones and Messages - In order to preserve uninterrupted instructional time, we are requesting that parentscall only in an emergency. Students are not allowed to use the telephone in the main office, guidance office, or

gym during school hours.

Trespassing - Only authorized personnel and students of William Campbell High School will be permitted on school

grounds between 7:50 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All other visitors must obtain authorization at the school office upon

entering school grounds. Between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., only parents or legal guardians will be allowed to

enter school grounds to pick up students. Due to safety and traffic problems, other visitors are asked to wait until

after 3:00 p.m. before entering school grounds. People in violation of this policy will be charged with trespassing.

Visitors - All guests and visitors must report to the main office to sign in and receive a visitor's pass. Students

cannot bring guests to school during the school day. There will be no visitation during the lunch periods by

students not attending William Campbell High School.


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ACADEMICS

Honor Code - Students at William Campbell High School are expected to abide by the honor code. Any of the

following acts will be considered honor code violations:

1. Turning in or copying another student's work or homework as your own;

2. Using "crib sheets," notes or other;

3. Helping someone during a test or quiz;4. Giving or receiving information from another student who has already taken the test or quiz; or

5. Plagiarism

Students in violation of the honor code could receive a zero on the work, be referred to the office, have their

parent contacted, and disciplinary action.

Class Preparation and Materials - For students to be successful at William Campbell High School, it is

expected that students come to class with the appropriate materials and ready to work. A student who does

not come to class prepared may have his grade affected, and he may face appropriate disciplinary actions.

Excellence Program - The Excellence Program is an incentive program that gives recognition to students for

achieving academically, participating in community service, maintaining self-discipline, and being a student

role model.

Examinations - Examinations will be given in all classes at the end of second semester. Seniors may be

exempt from taking second semester examinations if an A average has been maintained for the fourth, fifth

and sixth grading periods and an A for first semester.

A student may choose to be exempt from a second-semester exam for a course in which he or she has

taken and passed the SOL test(s) for that course.

If the SOL test(s) results are not received by the school prior to the administration of exams, exams for

which a student has taken the SOL test(s) will be optional.

Homework

Homework can be a valuable component of education when the overall goal is to improve a students learning

and increase achievement. Teachers, students, parents, and administrators all play a significant role in making

certain that homework is meaningful.

The goal of this policy is to ensure that homework is beneficial and meets the learning needs of all William

Campbell students. It outlines the purpose of homework, the various types of assigned work, the evaluation

of homework, and the roles and responsibilities of teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

Purpose of Homework

The purpose of homework is to increase student learning and achievement. Homework can be a

combination of the following:

Practice of a particular concept, where students are given an opportunity to apply newly taught

knowledge.

Extension of a concept which furthers a lesson presented in class or a long-term project that parallels

classroom assignments.

Preparation for an assignment that will be presented in class, which may include reading, research,

or review of class materials.


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1. Homework may be assignedafter the introduction of new material or concepts with a

thorough explanation of the skills necessary to successfully complete the assignment. It may be

assigned as preparation for the next days class. This may include reading assignments or

vocabulary.

2. Homework should be written down for students to copy into their assignment pads and

expectations are to be clear and consistent. Work will be reviewed prior to being assigned; in

addition, a students access to resource materials will be considered before assignments are

given.

3. The time a student spends on homework should have a direct correlation to increasing their

scholastic achievement and reinforcing curriculum objectives.

Evaluation of Homework

Any homework that is assigned should be assessed to see if instructional objectives are being met. Homework

will be evaluated promptly and returned to the student. The grade will reflect effort and/or accuracy.

Students and Parents

Students are expected to be responsible for their part in their education. This includes but is not limited to:

being organized and prepared for class, communicating with teachers and parents when assistance is

needed, and making sure they are aware of homework goals and deadlines.

Parents or guardians should support their child by providing them with a positive environment where

homework can be completed. Parents can also help their student by checking their homework and

communicating with teachers when instructional concerns arise.

Administration

William Campbell Combined School administrators will work with students, parents, and faculty members to

ensure that the homework policy is being appropriately managed and that efforts are made to address the

academic needs of each student.


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Honor Roll - It is considered a special honor for a student to be named to the Honor Roll. A student can earn

this honor at the end of each six weeks if he has a grade point average for the grading period of 3.0 or higher

and has no grade less than a C.

Principal's List - It is considered academic excellence for a student to be named to the Principal's List. A

student can earn this honor at the end of each six weeks if he has a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and

has no grade less than a B.

Withdrawals - Students withdrawing from school should secure a withdrawal slip from the guidance office.

All books must be returned to subject teachers, and any indebtedness settled. The withdrawal slip must be

signed by the teachers in each class before a student is dismissed.

ATHLETICS

Sports Offered - William Campbell, a member of the Virginia High School League, Region B, and Dogwood

District, offers a number of athletic programs for both girls and boys with teams in the following Varsity

sports:

Girls BoysBasketball Baseball

Cheerleading Basketball

Cross Country Cross Country

Golf Football

Softball Golf

Tennis Track

Track

Volleyball

Junior Varsity sports include: boys - football, basketball and baseball; girls - volleyball, basketball, and

softball. A student can participate in these sports during grades 8-10 for football, basketball and baseball.JV's must meet and follow the same regulations as a varsity team.

Any student can be a member of a team if he meets the following standard requirements at William

Campbell:

1. Must meet the Virginia High School League regulations.

2. Must pass 5 accredited courses each semester.

3. Must be in good standing with the school.

4. Must submit a physical application signed by a physician, prior to practicing or trying out.

5. Must have parental consent.

Virginia High School League - The league sets eligibility standards with respect to the age of participants,

grades, and years of participation. The student shall not have reached the age of 19 on or before the firstday of August of the school year in which he wishes to compete. He may not have been enrolled in high

school more than 8 semesters. He must have enrolled within 5 days after the opening of a semester. A

student may not participate in league activities for more than four years. There are additional regulations

concerning professionalism and transfer from school to school.


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ATTENDANCE

After-School Activities and Absences - A student who is absent from school for more than half of the school

day or leaves due to illness shall not participate in or attend any school sponsored activity. Half of the school

day shall be defined as four full class periods.

Attendance Policy - As of July 1, 1999, state law has changed compulsory school attendance to age 18. State

law also requires that the school call home or the place of work of a parent or guardian when a student is

absent unless the school has been called first. A parent may call in the morning of an absence or early

release for verification purposes.

Regular school attendance is important to the academic development of each student. When a student

is absent from school, he is required to bring a note with a phone number from a parent/guardian stating

the date and the reason for the absence. All students with or without notes are to report to the attendance

clerk on the first morning they return. They will be issued an excused or unexcused admittance slip based on

Campbell County School Board Policy. Persistent absences will require the student to bring in a note from

the doctor to be excused.

Students without a note will receive an unexcused admittance slip. Failure to bring an excused note for

the second day after an absence will result in disciplinary action and zeros on all school work.

The admittance slip for all excused or unexcused absences shall be signed by all teachers and returned tothe office by the student's seventh period teacher.

Students requesting an approved absence are required to bring in a note two days prior to the absence.

The note will be submitted to the principal for approval. If the approval for the absences is granted, the

student will be responsible for securing all assignments which will be due when the student returns to

school.

Early Dismissal - Before going to first period a student who must leave school early must bring to the

attendance clerk a note from his parent or guardian stating the date, time, reason for early dismissal, and

who will be signing the student out of school. The note will also require a phone number, which will be used

for verification purposes. A parent may call the school in the morning to verify an early release. No student

will be released until a parent is contacted. For medical or legal matters, the student shall present anappointment card or a summons. The student will be given an early dismissal note to be shown to the

teacher before leaving the class. The student must sign out in the office before leaving and sign in if returning

before the end of the day.

A parent or guardian who comes to the school without prior written notification to pick up a student

must come to the office and sign out the student. Students failing to sign out of school will be disciplined for

leaving school grounds without permission.

Field Trips - Field trips are a privilege, which may be an extension of the instructional day; however, if

excessive absences or tardies occur or a student is not in good standing the student will be denied the

privilege of attending the field trip.

Illness - If a student becomes ill during school hours, he must report to the regular classroom teacher to get

permission to report to the nurses office. The parent or guardian will be called to provide transportation

home. Students are not to leave school grounds without permission from the office.

Late Arrival - A written excuse must be submitted to the office when a student arrives after the school day is


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started. The attendance clerk will issue a class admittance pass, which will indicate whether the student is

excused or unexcused. The pass must be initialed by the student's teachers in each class he attends during

the remainder of the day. The seventh period teacher will collect the slip and return the slip to the office.

Make-Up Work Policy - It is important for every student who has an excused absence from school to make up

his work. For a student to be able to make up his work, he needs to receive an excused absence from school,

and he needs to get the absentee slip signed by his teachers. Any student receiving an unexcused absence

will receive zeros for those days missed. A student is to make-up his work before or after school or during

study hall only. It is the students responsibility to request and obtain make-up work from each of their

teachers.

The length of an excused absence will determine the amount of time the student is allowed for make-up

work. For example, if the student is absent for one day and the work was assigned the day prior to his

absence, it will be due upon his return. If the work was assigned the day of his absence, it would be due the

day after his return. However, if a student has been assigned a special project or paper, the project or paper

needs to be sent to school that day.

On occasions where a student has been absent for three or more consecutive days due to hospitalization

or other extenuating circumstances, the student will see an administrator to set up guidelines for making up

his work.

The following guidelines will apply to providing assignments for students absent due to illness:

A. Students are strongly encouraged to get assignments for short-term absences from their peers.

B. When assignments are being requested, please follow these guidelines:

1. If requests to the guidance office are not submitted by 8:30 a.m. of the day needed,

assignments may not be available the same day. A parent who submits a late request is

advised to call and ask about availability of assignments before coming to pick them up.

2. Assignments may not be picked up before 3:20 p.m.

3. Students are requested to return assignment sheets with the completed work.

Tardiness - Students at William Campbell High School are to be in class and ready to learn prior to the tardy

bell. If a student is tardy to class, he will be required to have a pass from a teacher, or he will be informedthat a tardy slip has been issued. After the third unexcused tardy to school, homeroom or class during the

semester, the student will receive the following assignment:

4th offense - 1 day PAD

5th offense - 2 days of PAD

6th offense - Further disciplinary action


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CLUBS

William Campbell offers a variety of clubs both co-curricular and special interest. These may include:

Academic Team - Purpose - To promote knowledge and awareness in subjects related to literature, science,social studies, math, and current events. Club members will work on selected topics during the year and areeligible to compete in Dogwood District tournaments involving speed and recall.

Beta Club - Purpose - To promote scholarship, leadership, character, and school spirit and to assist theadministration of the school. This is an honor club and is affiliated with the National Beta Club. Membershipis open to students who have successfully completed two (2) semesters and have maintained a 3.5 grade-pointaverage. The student must also have the approval of the administration and faculty to become a member.Once membership has been granted students must maintain a 3.5 average.

FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America - Purpose - To develop competent, aggressive business leadership;to strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work; to create more interest in theAmerican business enterprise; to develop character, prepare for useful citizenship and foster patriotism; toencourage scholarship and promote school loyalty; and to facilitate the transition from school to work.

FFA - Future Farmers of America (national organization of, by, and for students enrolled in Agriscience)-Purpose - To provide members an opportunity for practical training in agricultural leadership, cooperation and

citizenship.

Forensics - Purpose - To provide students with opportunities to participate in forensic activities as set forth bythe Virginia High School League.

One Act Play - Purpose - To provide students with opportunities to participate in One Act Play activities as setforth by the Virginia High School League.

International - Purpose - To encourage students to pursue the study of Foreign Languages and to offer co-curricular activities related to those languages.

TfT Teachers for Tomorrow - Purpose - to provide members an opportunity for training in education.

Varsity - Purpose - To promote boys' and girls' athletics at WCHS

Weight Lifting - Purpose - To build strength and endurance.


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CONSTITUTION

OF THE

STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION

OF

WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL

NAMEThe name of the organization shall be the Student Council Association of William Campbell High School. It

shall consist of nine officers, two faculty advisors, the principal, and assistant principal.

OBJECTIVES

1. To allow students to participate in or to assist in managing extra-curricular affairs.

2. To develop student responsibility, initiative, leadership and school pride.

3. To promote the welfare of the school through proper student/faculty relationships.

4. To promote a better relationship between the school and the public.

5. To provide student leadership in the promotion/evaluation of school related policies and

procedures through the administration.

6. To provide for appropriate student expression.7. To furnish a working model of democratic government.

Specific information on the procedures, practices, and functions of the SCA may be obtained from the

advisors in charge.


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DISCIPLINE

It is the philosophy of William Campbell High School that students of senior high school age are capable

of exercising self-discipline. Their responsibilities are continually increasing in the school, home, and

community, and their acceptance of these responsibilities should be displayed throughout the school year.

To implement this philosophy, only those rules and regulations necessary to ensure an effective instructional

program and ensure the safety and well being of the students have been adopted. These rules also apply to

student conduct when going to and from school, attending or engaging in any school-sponsored activity.

Students who do not exercise acceptable self-discipline or fail to adhere to school board policies and school

rules will be subject to disciplinary action by the administration to include but not be limited to: detention,

placement in the Program of Alternative Discipline (PAD), out-of-school suspension (OSS), referral to the

Superintendent's Office, long-term suspension, and referral to the school board for expulsion.

After-School Detention - Detention is a form of discipline, which can be assigned to a student for violations of

school rules and regulations.

Students who are assigned detention will report to a designated area at a designated time. Students will

be required to be quiet and do homework. Students who report to detention without homework will be

assigned to PAD, and they will still be required to serve another assigned detention or will be assigned to

PAD.Assignments to detention take priority over practices and games. It has been instituted as an alternative

to suspension from school; therefore, transportation to school or home is the responsibility of the student

and the parent.

Lunch Detention - Students who are assigned lunch detention shall report to the cafeteria and sit at an

assigned table. The following guidelines shall be followed:

1. The students shall sit at an assigned table until the cafeteria supervisor directs them to get their

lunch.

2. The students shall sit facing away from the students and shall not talk to anyone.

3. Lunch detention shall end when the cafeteria supervisor dismisses the student.

4. The students may be asked to provide other services such as picking up trays or pushing chairsunder the tables.

School Community Service - The purpose of the school community service program is to provide students

with an alternative to our regular discipline program. The administration reserves the right to offer this

choice based on the severity of the offense. The following guidelines have been established for this program:

1. A student failing to report to work detention will receive further disciplinary actions.

2. The school community service shall not be for more than one hour per day.

3. The administrator shall assign the work detention that shall include, but is not limited to: trash

collection; sweeping halls, classrooms, or cafeteria; cleaning around the outside of the building;

and cleaning the gym area.4. The student will be given 24-hour prior notification in order for the student to provide his own

transportation.


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PAD - The Program of Alternate Discipline (PAD) will provide for the retention of students within the school

during the normal school day. The objectives of the program are (1) to assist the student in academic

achievement, (2) to help the student meet the goals of the educational system, (3) to remove the student

from a classroom setting thereby enabling the remaining students to realize greater benefits from the

educational system, and (4) to modify behavior and bring about a more positive attitude toward education.

The following is the list of rules and regulations that students must follow during their assignments in

PAD:

1. Students will bring textbooks, notebooks, pencils, and other needed supplies to class.2. Students will report to the PAD room at the beginning of homeroom.

3. Students will remain seated and quiet.

4. Students assigned to PAD will not be able to leave the PAD for any reason other than for lunch or

when escorted by an administrator or teacher.

5. Students are to work the entire time on school and PAD assignments.

6. Students will not bring snacks, beverage, or gum into the PAD area.

7. Students will be cooperative and observe all school rules.

8. Students will return their PAD discipline notice signed by a parent to the PAD instructor or they

will receive further discipline.

9. Students will complete all work in PAD before re-entering regular classes. Failure to do all

assignments will result in a longer stay in the PAD.10. Students will act appropriately in PAD. Any act of misconduct while assigned to the PAD will

result in suspension. Upon the student's return to school, he must complete the PAD assignment.

Out-of-School Suspensions - Students may be suspended out of school as a disciplinary action. Make-up

work will not be allowed for time suspended out of school. When a student is suspended, he is suspended

from all school functions and is not to be on school property at any time unless arranged in advance by the

administrators. Suspended students may not visit any other schools in the county during their suspension.

Violation of these regulations will be grounds for further disciplinary action.

Articles Prohibited in School - Refer to the Campbell County Schools Parent Notifications at

www.campbell.k12.va.us.

Dress Code - Students are expected to maintain appearances which are not distracting to teachers or other

students and are not detrimental to the educational process. When a student's dress is considered

inappropriate, he will be sent to the office for appropriate disciplinary actions.

Drug Policy - It is a student's responsibility at William Campbell High School to inform a teacher or an

administrator if a person is in the possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Refer to the

Campbell County Schools Parent Notifications at www.campbell.k12.va.us.

Fighting - Refer to the Campbell County Schools Parent Notifications at www.campbell.k12.va.us.

Public Affection - Students are expected to refrain from public displays of affection. Students who violate

this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Public affection includes but is not limited to hugging,

kissing, and inappropriate touching.

Remaining After School Hours - No student will be allowed to remain in any area of the school after school

hours without permission and supervision by a staff member. Students are required to be out of the building


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Sales - Students are required to obtain permission from the administration to sell anything in the school

unless it is school sponsored. All fundraisers must be approved in advance by the administration.

Sportsmanship - Students and spectators are expected to use good sportsmanship at all school extra-

curricular activities. Students who violate this rule will be referred to the office for disciplinary action.

Stealing - Students stealing personal property belonging to the school or other students will be disciplined.

This also includes damaging another person's property. The sheriffs department may be called.

CHARGES AND FEES

Book Rental - There will be no textbook rental charge or materials fee. Students will be charged for

damaged or lost textbooks at book cost.

Driver Education: Behind the Wheel - $100.00

Tuition Charges: Nonresident Tuition - $500.00/Year

$250.00/Semester

Campbell County employee - No Charge

Class Dues: Must be paid each year in order to be involved in class and school sponsored activities.

Freshman $10.00

Sophomore $10.00

Junior $25.00

Senior $25.00


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GUIDANCE

At William Campbell guidance encompasses a wide range of activities to help the student get the most

out of high school experiences with the cooperative efforts of parents, students, administrators, teachers,

and counselors.

Current emphasis on career education has added to the importance of guidance as an instrument of aid

to the student in planning a course of study. We encourage parents and teachers to participate in the

student's planning.

Program of Studies

Core Curriculum

A step to assure opportunities of learning for all students is the core curriculum implemented by the

Campbell County School Board. Each student will successfully pass a minimum of 22 units for graduation.

The twenty-two credits counted for graduation are earned in grades 9 - 12.

Courses Offered

English - A core of four English classes in grades 9-12 will be offered. In addition, honors and AP English

courses will be offered to students.

English 9 English 11

Pre AP English 9 AP English Language and Composition

English 10 English 12

Pre AP English 10 College Composition I/II (CVCC Dual Enrollment)

Mathematics - The courses offered in Mathematics include the following:

Algebra I Pre AP Algebra II/Trigonometry

Geometry Elementary Math Functions

Pre AP Geometry Pre AP Calculus

Algebra II AP Calculus AB

Science - The courses offered in Science include the following:

Earth Science Physics Honors

Biology AP Biology

Pre AP Biology AP Chemistry

Pre AP Chemistry Ecology

Social Studies - The courses offered in Social Studies include the following:

World History I AP U. S. History

World History II Virginia and U. S. Government

Virginia and U. S. History AP Comparative Government and Politics


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Foreign Language - The courses offered in Foreign Language include the following:

Spanish I French I

Spanish II French II

Spanish III French III

Spanish IV French IV

Fine Arts - The courses offered in the area of Fine Arts include the following:

Art I Band

Art II Speech/Drama

Art III

Our students realize the importance of self-discipline and self-motivation in regards to fine arts. Extra-

curricular activities with fine arts are extensions of the classroom instruction.

Health and Physical Education - The courses in Health and Physical Education include the following:

Health and Physical Education 9

Health and Physical Education 10 / Driver's Education

Also available: Phys. Ed. 11/12, Athletic Training

Vocational Education - Each high school offers two complete sequential vocational programs at the

home-school level. The courses offered in Business include:

Keyboarding / Computer Application Info/Word Processing

Accounting Computer Information Systems

Advanced Accounting Office Administration

Business Management Economics

Other vocational courses offered include:

Basic Technical Drawing Agriscience I

Architectural Drawing Agriscience II

Engineering Drawing Agriscience III

Advanced Drawing/Advanced Technical Agriscience IV

Drawing I/II Dual Enrollment (CVCC)

The three-hour block programs at the Campbell County Technical Center carry Carnegie units for students in

Grades 9-12 only. Work passed nets 3 units per year. All other courses are year-long and carry one credit per

course passed.

Study Hall - Students at William Campbell High School will be expected to come to their study hall prepared

to study or read. During the study hall periods, students may be provided with study skills instruction.


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College Information

College Applicants - Seniors should begin obtaining and filling out applications for colleges by mid-October. A

transcript of the high school record should accompany all applications. A signed release is necessary prior to

the mailing.

Admission requirements to colleges vary. A good resource providing the specifics of any given college is

The College Handbook. Usually, the colleges expect the applicants to have taken the SAT I: Reasoning Test.

Larger colleges and universities also expect their applicants to take SAT II: Subject Tests. The Admission

Testing Program provides the necessary materials for the various tests which are generally administered

during the following months: October, November, December, January, March, May, and June. Students

planning to attend college must pre-register for all tests approximately six weeks prior to the actual test

date. Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT's.

An opportunity for juniors and sophomores providing experiences similar to those of the SAT's is optional

in the selection of the PSAT/NMSQT for practice. Community colleges generally administer the Comparative

Guidance Placement Tests for purposes of determining the selection of courses and other guidance services.

Costs for the different tests vary.

Transcript Fee - Official high school transcripts may be requested from the guidance office. Students

scheduled to graduate at the end of the current school year may request two transcripts, free of charge, to

be sent directly to the colleges of their choice. Additional transcripts may be requested for a fee of $2.00 pertranscript. Transcript request forms are available in the guidance office. Please allow one week for

processing.

TRANSPORTATION

Student Automobile Regulations - Each student driving a vehicle to William Campbell must display a William

Campbell High School Parking Permit. Students must park in the main student parking lot located by the

tennis courts.

Students must secure permission from the administration before they will be permitted to park on the

school grounds. Applications may be picked up the first week of school. These applications must be

returned to the office the first week in September. If the application is approved and school fees have beenpaid, a parking decal will be issued that must be displayed and properly adhered to the rear window. The

cost of the decal will be $5.00.

Parking decals may not be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle. Any violation of parking

regulations will make the student subject to loss of the parking decal and/or disciplinary action.

Students are not permitted in the parking lot or in vehicles, except when arriving at or departing from

school, without permission from the administration. Any student going to the parking lot without

permission from the administration will be subject to disciplinary action.

Any students staying after school for extra-curricular activities are prohibited from moving vehicles from

the student parking lot.

Students who violate the conditions of the parking application will have their parking decal confiscated.

Students who are repeatedly suspended are subject to loss of parking privileges.The school also reserves the right to deny parking on school grounds to individuals who have not

purchased a decal, who are constantly tardy to school or who fail to observe the 10 mile-per-hour speed

limit. Any violation of parking regulations will result in disciplinary action. Vehicles are subject to being

searched on school grounds if there are reasonable grounds of suspicion for a search.

Documents

WCHS Student Handbook 2011-12