2 WILLCOX MIDDLE SCHOOL 360 NORTH BISBEE AVENUE WILLCOX, ARIZONA 85643 (520) 384-8602 Mike Patterson, Principal 2019-2020 AGENDA THIS SCHOOL AGENDA BELONGS TO: NAME ____________________________________ HOME ROOM STUDENT NUMBER _______ ADDRESS ____________________________________ CITY __ ___ ZIP ________ PHONE ____________ Willcox Unified School District #13 - 384-8600 Kevin Davis, Business Mgr/Superintendent WUSD Transportation Department - 384-2035 School Board Meetings – 1 st Tuesday of each month Governing Board: President: Dwayne Owen; Vice-President: Gary Clement; Clerk: Doris Jones; Member: Mary Hopkins Member; Member: Guy Nolan You may contact any of our staff at 384-8602 from 7 AM to 4 PM. If they are in class you may leave a message. We have a 24-hour answering machine to take your messages during non-school hours. Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) located in all school offices and at http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStautes.asp Board Policy – Available in school offices, school library and at http://lp.scantech.cc/asba/public/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm
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WILLCOX MIDDLE SCHOOL
360 NORTH BISBEE AVENUE
WILLCOX, ARIZONA 85643
(520) 384-8602
Mike Patterson, Principal
2019-2020 AGENDA
THIS SCHOOL AGENDA BELONGS TO:
NAME ____________________________________
HOME ROOM STUDENT NUMBER _______
ADDRESS ____________________________________
CITY __ ___ ZIP ________ PHONE ____________
Willcox Unified School District #13 - 384-8600
Kevin Davis, Business Mgr/Superintendent
WUSD Transportation Department - 384-2035 School Board Meetings – 1st Tuesday of each month
Governing Board: President: Dwayne Owen; Vice-President: Gary Clement;
Clerk: Doris Jones; Member: Mary Hopkins Member; Member: Guy Nolan
You may contact any of our staff at 384-8602 from 7 AM to 4 PM. If they are in class you may leave a message. We have a 24-hour answering machine to take your
messages during non-school hours.
Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) located in all school offices and at http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStautes.asp
Board Policy – Available in school offices, school library and at
● Bare midriff clothing and clothing which reveals
cleavage or undergarments are not allowed.
● School athletic gear.
● Sagging pants, baggy pants.
● Gang-related clothing.
● Hats, hairnets or any other head-gear in
classrooms, gym, cafeteria, or auditorium are not
acceptable.
● Shirts must be tucked in, or no longer than finger-tip
length.
● No spaghetti straps on dresses or T-shirts.
● Sleeveless Tank tops may be worn if they are at
least 3 adult fingers wide at the shoulders, Tank
shirts that are immodest will not be allowed
● Jeans with holes above finger-tip length, regardless
if skin is showing or not.. No jeans with excessive or
very large holes.
Forgery, Cheating and Plagiarism
A student shall not use, or attempt to use, the identity,
signature, academic work, or research of another person
and represent it as his own. A student shall not share
his knowledge or work with another student during an
examination. A student shall not bring into an
examination any materials or notes unless approved by
the teacher. Students found guilty of this infraction may
lose the grade on the assignment, as well as the right of
make-up, at the teacher’s discretion, and will be called
for an Administrative Conference.
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Expected Conduct at Assemblies
1. Movement to or from the auditorium should be
orderly.
1. In the auditorium students will sit in assigned
sections with homeroom teacher.
2. As soon as the speaker comes to the platform,
give quiet and courteous attention to the
speaker.
3. Remain seated until dismissed by adult in
charge.
4. Attendance at assemblies is a privilege.
5. Misbehavior will result in disciplinary action.
6. Applause or clapping is the acceptable means
of displaying praise to the speaker or
performers. Yelling or whistling is not
acceptable
To and From School
1. Students are required to be at school by 7:40
A.M. Students should not arrive before 7:15
A.M. as there is no supervision prior to that
time.
1. Students are not allowed to leave the grounds
during school hours unless office personnel
approve it. Check through the office for
permission to leave for any reason.
2. Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets
when walking to and from school.
3. Do not walk on private lawns.
4. Do not be a "litterbug." Throw trash in the
proper receptacles.
5. Cross the streets only in crosswalks.
6. Return to your home immediately after school
dismissal. Do not loiter on school grounds or
between school and home.
7. Students are not allowed to loiter in the
parking lot.
Bicycles - Skates – Skateboards-Scooters-
Rollerblades
1. Ride bicycle with the traffic. Street riding on
boards is unlawful.
1. Use hand signals.
2. One person to a bike.
3. Walk bike across crosswalk.
4. No playing in bicycle area or riding in the
parking lot.
5. Do not tamper with bicycles. Respect other’s
property.
6. Bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades,
roller shoes (heelies) or skates are not allowed
on campus.
GROOMING AND DRESS
The District encourages students to take pride in their
attire as it relates to the school setting. Students should
dress in a manner that, in addition to the following
guidelines, takes into consideration the educational
environment, safety, health, and welfare of self and
others.
1. Only tailored shorts and skirts that are
hemmed and at least fingertip length may be
worn. Prohibited clothing includes swimsuits,
cut-offs, see-through clothing or gang-related
clothing. Shirts must be tucked in, or no
longer than fingertip length. Skirts no shorter
than 2 inches above the knee.
2. Bare midriffs, halter tops, spaghetti straps are
not acceptable. Sleeveless Tank tops may be
worn if they are at least 3 adult fingers wide at
the shoulders, Tank shirts that are immodest
will not be allowed. Immodest clothing which
reveals cleavage or undergarments are not
allowed.
3. The belt line of the pants must fit snugly at the
waist - defined as above the hip bone – and
not be sagging or excessively baggy in the
crotch. No headwear may be worn in a
classroom, except for properly approved
occupational safety headgear required for
special classes. An exception to the rule will
be during a pre-approved dress day.
4. Gang-related personalization is not permitted
on hats, on items of clothing, or on one’s
person. This includes anything worn or carried
on campus, including items with price tags
attached.
5. Obscene language or symbols, or symbols of
drugs, sex, or alcohol on clothing are
expressly prohibited.
6. In the interest of student safety, shoes must be
worn at all times. Closed shoes are to be worn
for any type of physical activity, such as
physical education. No shoes with wheels in
them are to be worn on campus.
7. Jewelry shall not be worn if it presents a safety
hazard. Additionally, no dangling articles
(belts, chains, bib overall straps, etc.) are
permitted.
8. Profane or defamatory writing on clothing or
jewelry is not acceptable.
9. No bandanas of any color.
10. No pajamas
Exceptions for special activities or health considerations
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may be pre-approved by the administrator. Students
who volunteer for extracurricular activities, such as
athletics, band, or chorus are subject to the standards of
the school dress code.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The following shows the types of disciplinary actions that
may be taken with respect to problem areas. In each
instance several actions are possible. If a student has
demonstrated excellent behavior and then becomes
involved in a problem area, school officials certainly
would want to consider the record of that student's good
behavior before any action is taken. If a student has
continually been involved in problem areas, prior acts of
misconduct or other violations of district policy, this, too,
may be considered in determining an appropriate
sanction. Such factors as the length of time since the
student's last problem, his/her attitude, etc., may be
taken into account before any action is taken.
Disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the principal
or designee.
This policy is intended to regulate conduct of a
student when the student is:
1. On school grounds or at a school-sponsored
event.
2. Traveling to or from school or a school
sponsored event.
3. Engaged in conduct, which occurs off campus
and away from school sponsored events
without regard to the time of day where the
motivation for the misconduct arose out of the
school environment or the misconduct affects
the educational and orderly mission and
function of the district.
In determining the disciplinary action that a student may
receive, the principal will refer to the student’s discipline
record for the past 9 months.
All disciplinary steps will be progressive, looking at
previous disciplinary steps given during the past 9
months and going forward on the disciplinary plan.
Severe, repeated misbehavior may result in an
individualized discipline plan.
Discipline Leveling System
Discipline consequences will follow the step system
below. Discipline will be consistent. However, serious
offences will start at the appropriate level. If a student
fails to show for their current level of discipline they
will automatically be placed at the next step. If a
student fails to show a second time to assigned
discipline they will automatically go to the next level
of discipline.
If a student has a fight he/she will begin no lower than
Level III. However, a student may be placed at a higher
level if the principal determines it is appropriate. The
following offenses will automatically be Level III offenses:
fighting, assault, tobacco abuse, hazing and substance
abuse (drugs or alcohol). The level for such offenses as
sexual harassment and bullying will be determined by
the principal. The principal will request parent
conferences as appropriate.
Students who are disruptive to the smooth running of
the school may be removed at the discretion of the
Principal from the class for the day and the student will
placed automatically on Level III / Step I and a parent
conference will be required.
Accommodation for students designated as Special
Education will be made.
Level I—Lunch Detention
1st offense 1 day 2nd offense 2 days 3rd offense 2 days MAXED OUT FOR THE YEAR
Level II---After School Detention
1st offense 1 day 2nd offense 2 days 3rd offense 2 days MAXED OUT FOR THE YEAR
4th offense 2 days + Mandatory Parent
Conference
5th offense 3 days 6th offense 3 days 7th offense 4 days
8th offense 4 days MAXED OUT FOR THE YEAR
Level III---OCS
1st offense 1 day + Mandatory Parent Conference
2nd offense 2 days
3rd offense 2 days + Mandatory referral to Student Court and Parent Conference MAXED OUT FOR THE YEAR
Level IV---Off Campus Suspension
1st offense 1 day +Mandatory Parent Conference
2nd offense 3 days 3rd offense 5 days +Mandatory Parent
Conference 4th offense 10 days MAXED OUT FOR THE
YEAR*
Any offense maybe referred to Youth Court at any time.
Youth Court -Sentence
*When extreme behavior occurs, IEP placement, or when students are not responding to discipline on Levels III or IV students may progress to Level V and be placed in the Alternative Classroom for no less than sixteen (16) days
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Level V – Alternative Placement
Students will be placed in Alternative Classroom for
a minimum of 16 days
Exit Criteria for Reentry into General Education
Classes
Student MUST have sixteen (16) days attendance
Student MUST have a reentry conference with the
grade level team. This conference must
include student.
Behavioral Expectation in Alternative Classroom
Students are to remain in their seat and cubical
Student may not talk.
Student must not sleep
Students must raise their hand
Students may get out of their seats with teacher
permission only
Alternative Room Discipline 1st offense 1 day suspension off campus 2nd offense 3 days suspension off campus
– Mandatory Parent Conference
3rd offense 5 days suspension off campus 4th offense 9 days suspension off campus
- Possible recommendation for long tem suspension or expulsion
* Youth Court Description
Youth Court is a vehicle whereby Willcox Middle and
High School can refer students for disciplinary purposes.
Youth Court is authorized to hear cases and pronounce
sentences for cases sent to them by Willcox Unified
Schools and Justice of the Peace Court #4. Youth Court
operates on the principle of peer review and all cases
are decided by participants of the youth court.
Sentencing options of youth court can include fines,
papers, community service, counseling, etc.
Tardy Policy – Tardies have a stand alone policy
Tardies are disruptive to the educational process and
deprive students of instructional time. Tardies in the
morning are especially disruptive. Students will be
assigned ASD after the third tardy (excused or
unexcused) per semester. ASD will be assigned for
every third tardy accrued thereafter.
Principal may assign On Campus Suspension for every
tardy following the 24th.
3-6 tardies 1 day After School Detention 9-15 tardies 2 days After School Detention 18-24 tardies 3 days After School Detention or
On Campus Suspension
27 or more tardies
4 days After School Detention and/or OCS and referral for truancy
Detention of Students
Teachers may keep students after school to make up
work or for disciplinary reasons.
Students may be kept after school only if prior notice
has been given to their parents. Students may be
assigned to clean up the campus of litter, etc., as an
alternative to a regular administrative detention.
Reasonable detention during break-time, noon, or at
the close of the school day is permitted, provided that
appropriate consideration is given to student
transportation, weather, and other extenuating
circumstances. However, a student shall not be denied
the privilege of eating.
After School Detention will be held from 4 pm to 5:30
pm. Bus students may ride the athletic activity bus home.
Probation of Students
Following a series of small disturbances by a student or
one of a major kind, or other action that is disruptive to
the education (of the individual or the student body,) the
principal may inform the pupil and parents that the
student is remaining in school "on probation.” Written
reasons for the probation will be sent to the parents or
guardians and made available to the student, along with
the precautions concerning future conduct that might
lead to suspension or expulsion.
Time-Out
Students may be removed from the classroom for a
portion of the class period for a time-out. The place is set
up by the teacher to be another classroom. The student
is responsible for any work assigned during that time and
will return to class at the end of the time-out or the next
day.
Time-out sessions are recorded in the student’s
discipline file.
Misconduct and Responses
Within the following descriptions of misconduct and
responses, there are two main levels of misconduct,
named Class I and Class II. The Class I problem areas
carry a minimum response of three days of in school
suspension. The Class II areas carry other responses as
listed.
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The maximum response to any problem area after
multiple violations of any rule is expulsion from school. A
single incident of great magnitude and/or of multiple
violations can also result in expulsion.
All problem areas which are violations of federal, state or
local laws, including, but not limited to, possession, sale
or use of weapons, possession sale or use of drugs,
threats, assault, fighting or activating emergency alarms
carry penalties which include long-term suspension or
expulsion.
Suspension
The policy of Willcox Middle School, which relates to
student suspension, is in accordance with Arizona
Revised Statute 15-843 which reads in part…"The
authority to suspend a pupil from school is vested in the
superintendent, principal or other school officials granted
this power by the Governing Board of the school district.
In all cases of suspension, it shall be for good cause and
shall be reported within five days to the Governing
Board, by the person imposing it.”
Expulsion
Expulsion of a student from a district school is a
discretionary power of the Governing Board under the
provision of ARS 15-341, 25-342, and 15-843. The
Board alone has the authority to exercise the power of
expulsion of a student from the schools.
POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY/CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
A. Teacher/Student Conferences
For appropriate violations, the teacher will talk
to the student to try and reach an agreement
on how a student should behave. This
conference is to be recorded in the event that
there is further disruption or problems created
by the student.
B. Teacher/Parent Conference
When the teacher/student conference proves
to be ineffective, the teacher may choose to
notify the parent.
C. Administrative Referral/
Conference
When a student is referred to the
administration for disciplinary action, an
administration referral conference will be held.
This conference occurs when the student’s
conduct interferes with the educational
process, and threatens the rights of others, or
is contrary to school policy or regulations. The
discipline policy, procedure and infraction will
be reviewed with the student at this time, as
well as the assignment of any penalty. The
student will be given the opportunity to tell
his/her side of the incident prior to the
administrator imposing disciplinary action.
D. Suspension from Extra-Curricular Activities
A student’s privilege to participate in or attend
any extra-curricular activities and school-
sponsored events will be suspended for a
specified time. This will apply to both on-
campus and off-campus suspension.
E. On Campus Suspension
Students are assigned to OCS for a part of a
day or a number of school days for specified
infractions. It is provided to take the place of
an off-campus suspension and give the
student the opportunity to remain under the
supervision of the school and in the school
setting. Students assigned to OCS are
required to eat together as a group in the OCS
room. They may bring their lunch or purchase
lunch at school. Under normal circumstances,
students assigned to OCS will not be permitted
to leave campus after school has started. A
student assigned to OCS is to get his/her
homework from his/her teacher so that he/she
will be productively busy during the term of
assignment. If a student is assigned OCS they
may not participate in after school activities
such as, sports practice, attend sporting
events, concerts, or any other school
sponsored event.
F. Short-term Suspension
Following an administrative conference, a
student may be suspended up to nine (9) days
depending upon the infraction. If a student is
suspended and the parent is unable/unwilling
to pick up the student, the student will be
turned over to the SRO.
G. Long-term Suspension
Suspension exceeding nine (9) days may be
imposed by the Superintendent or the
Governing Board.
H Expulsion
Conduct which requires a formal hearing. The
student will be allowed all rights as in a formal
hearing. Only the Governing Board has the
right to expel and will determine whether or not
such punishment is applicable after the formal
hearing.
I Police Notification
Police may be notified for specific infractions
that may be in violation of the criminal code.
The school administration reserves the option
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of whether or not to press charges.
In the event a student has been suspended off-
campus, a phone call will be attempted to notify parents.
In addition, parents will be notified by letter, which details
the reason for the suspension.
Students suspended off-campus may be required to
have their parents return for a conference with an
administrator and/or counselor before they will be
readmitted to class.
Due Process
Any student who is involved in disciplinary action is
entitled to due process.
A student whose behavior is alleged to be in violation of
the school’s rules may be referred to the administration.
In every such incident the person initiating the referral
must prepare a written report/referral, specifying the
violation.
The student will be informed of the charges against
him/her. He/she will then have the opportunity to
respond. The administration will then waive or assign
the appropriate penalty as established by the discipline
policy.
Appeal
In the event that a student feels he/she has not been
dealt with justly or the proper process has not been
followed, they may appeal the decision to the
Superintendent. If an appeal is to be made, the student
must inform the first level administrator within 24 hours of
the assignment of the penalty.
EXAMPLES AND CONSEQUENCES OF BEHAVIORAL
VIOLATIONS
CLASS I
1. Violation of Federal, State, or Local Law A student shall not violate any Federal, State,
or Local law.
Minimum Short-term suspension
2. Possession, Use, or Being Under The
Influence of Drugs or Alcohol or Drug
Paraphernalia; Sale or Distribution of
Drugs or Alcohol The possession, use, or being under the
influence of illegal drugs or alcohol, or being in
possession of paraphernalia associated with
drug use on school property, or at school-
sponsored events, is prohibited. The sale or
distribution of drugs or alcohol or look-alike
products is prohibited at school or any school
activity.
- A student shall not possess, sell, offer to
sell, use, or be under the influence of
alcohol or drugs (except medication
prescribed by a physician and used in
accordance with the prescription and
Governing Board policies). For the
purpose of this policy, drugs are defined as
narcotic drugs, dangerous drugs, toxic
substances, and marijuana as those terms
are defined in A.R.S. 13-3401, and imitation
controlled substances as defined by A.R.S.
13-3451. A student shall not possess or
sell, offer to sell, or use drug paraphernalia
as defined by A.R.S. 13-13411.
Minimum Short-term Suspension
3. Defiance of Authority/ Disrespect to District
Employees A student shall obey the reasonable orders of
teachers, administrators, and other District
employees and shall respond to requests for
information from these persons in a truthful
manner.
Minimum Detention
4. Assaults and Fighting Hostile encounters where physical contact
may or may not occur, provocative arguing,
verbal disagreement, and inducing fear by
intimidation either physically or verbally are
considered to be violations. A violent physical
or verbal attack so as to do or to threaten
violence to another is considered an assault.
- A student shall not physically abuse,
assault, or engage in a fight with any
student, school employee, or any other
person.
Minimum On campus Suspension
5.a) Possession, Sale or Use of Fireworks or
Explosives
The possession of fireworks of any variety or
any explosive device is prohibited at school or
school activity. Any variety of fireworks or
explosive device detonated, or caused to be
detonated on campus or at school activities is
prohibited.
- A student shall not possess, use or sell
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fireworks or explosives. Any fireworks or
explosives on school property shall be
forfeited and turned over to law
enforcement authority
Minimum Long-term Suspension-
Expulsion
5.b) Possession and/or Use of Weapon(s)
A weapon is defined as anything that can inflict
bodily harm when on campus or during school
sponsored activities in a manner such as to
cause damage or to intimidate others. Typical
instruments are defined, but not limited to:
A. Knives
B. Chinese stars
C. Chains
D. Tire irons
E. Razor, razor blades
F. Guns or ammunition
G. Slingshots
H. Clubs
I. Tasers
J. Other objects of a similar nature
- A student shall not possess or use
firearms, weapons, bullets, or any other
instrument capable of harming any person
or property or reasonably susceptible of
creating the impression of such harm. Any
weapon on school property shall be
forfeited and may be turned over to law
enforcement authority.
Minimum On-Campus Suspension
6. Emergency Alarms and Fire-Control
Devices
Activating or using any fire alarm or
emergency control device is prohibited.
- A student shall not activate or use any fire
alarm or emergency control device unless
the student reasonably believes that an
emergency exists justifying use of the
device. A student shall not call 911, the
emergency number, as a prank, on a
telephone located on school property.
Minimum Short-term Suspension
7. Arson
A student shall not start, attempt to start or
promote the continuation of any fire or
explosion.
Minimum Short-term Suspension
8. Unauthorized Entry
Any attempt to enter, or entry into, any
unauthorized fenced area, building or student
locker is prohibited.
- A student shall not gain, or attempt to gain
forceful or unauthorized entry to school
buildings or grounds.
Minimum Short-term Suspension
9. Endangering the Health and Safety of
Others
A student shall not engage in conduct that
endangers, or reasonably appears to
endanger, the health or safety of other
students, school employees, or other persons.
Minimum Administrative Conference
CLASS II
1. Violation of School Policies and Rules
A student shall not violate any Governing
Board policy, administrative regulation, or
district school rule.
2. Disruption to the Educational Process of
the School
A student shall not engage, or attempt to
engage, in any conduct that is reasonably
likely to disrupt, or that does disrupt, distract,
or inhibit the educational process or other
school activities/events. (Offenses would
include, but not be limited to:)
A. Actions that cause cessation of
instructional activities
B. Inciting to riot
C. Encouraging fights
D. Mischievous behavior
E. Selling items at school (gum,
candy, toys, etc) for individual
gain, not associated with a
school-sponsored club.
Minimum Administrative Conference
3. Chronic Misbehavior
A student shall not engage in any conduct that
disrupts, distracts or interferes with the
instructional process, or repeatedly engage in
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any conduct that violates district or school
rules.
Minimum Administrative Conference
4. Vandalism, Littering, and Destruction of
Property
The willful destroying, defacing, or otherwise
damaging in any way property, real or
personal, on school premises is prohibited.
- A student shall not damage, destroy, or
deface any school property or property
belonging to another person. Littering on
school property or at a school event is
prohibited.
Minimum Administrative Conference
6. Sexual Harassment
A student shall not make statements of a
sexual nature when the student knows or has
reason to know that the statement is
unwelcome and/or where it may reasonably be
perceived to be insulting or demeaning to the
recipient of the statement. A student shall not
engage in conduct or threaten conduct of a
sexual nature that is unwelcome,
unappreciated, intimidating, and/or threatening
to the recipient of the conduct. SRO will be
immediately notified.
Minimum On Campus Suspension
7. Gambling
A student shall not engage in any game or
activity that involves the element of risk or
chance with the intention that property will be
exchanged based on the outcome of the game
or activity.
Minimum Administrative Conference
8. Initiation and Hazing
A student shall not participate or engage In
initiations or hazing that involve actual or
threatened verbal, physical, or sexual abuse.
Such activities are absolutely prohibited.
Initiations related to any school club, athletic
team, or other group are subject to the above
prohibitions, whether or not the conduct occurs
on school grounds.
Minimum Administrative Conference
Hazing Exhibit J-2982 District Policy
There shall be no hazing, solicitation to engage in
hazing, or aiding and abetting another who is engaged in
hazing of any person enrolled, accepted for or promoted
to enrollment, or intending to enroll or be promoted to
District schools within twelve (12) calendar months. For
purposes of this policy a person as specified above shall
be considered at “student” until graduation, transfer,
promotion or withdrawal from the District school.
Definitions
“Hazing” means any intentional, knowing or reckless act
committed by a student, whether individually or in
concert with other persons, against another student and
in which both of the following apply:
● The act was committed in connection with an
initiation into, an affiliation with or the
maintenance of membership in any
organization that is affiliated with and
educational education.
● The act contributes to a substantial risk of
potential physical injury, mental harm or
degradation, or causes injury, mental harm or
personal degradation.
“Organization” means an athletic team, association,
order, society, corps, cooperative, club, or similar group
that is affiliated with an educational institution and whose
membership consists primarily of students enrolled at
that educational institution.
It is no defense to a violation of this policy if the victim
consented or acquiesced to hazing. In accord with the
state, violations of this policy do not include either of the
following:
● Customary athletic events, contests or
competitions that are sponsored by an
educational institution.
● Any activity or conduct that furthers the goals
of a legitimate educational curriculum, a
legitimate extracurricular program or a
legitimate military training program
All students, teachers and staff shall take reasonable
measures within the scope of their individual authority to
prevent violations of this policy.
Reporting/Complaint Procedure
Students and others may report hazing to any
professional staff member. Professional staff members
must report the incident to the school administrator or
next higher administrative supervisor, in writing, with
such details as may have been provided. A failure by a
staff member to timely inform the school administrator or
next higher administrative supervisor of a hazing
allegation or their observation of an incident of hazing
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may subject the staff member to disciplinary action in
accord with District policies. The staff member shall
preserve the confidentiality of those involved, disclosing
the incident only to the appropriate school administrator
or next higher administrative supervisor or as otherwise
required by law. Any instance of reported or observed
hazing which includes possible child abuse or violations
of statutes known to the staff member shall be treated in
accord with statutory requirements and be reported to a
law enforcement agency.
A person who complains or reports regarding hazing
may complain or report directly to the school
administrator or to a professional staff member. The
professional staff member receiving the report/complaint
shall retrieve sufficient detail from the person to complete
the form designated for such purpose. At a minimum the
report/ complaint shall be put in writing containing the
identifying information on the complainant and such
specificity of names, places and times as to permit an
investigation to be carried out. When a professional staff
member receives the information, the staff member will
transmit a report to the school administrator or
supervising administrator not later than the next school
day following the day the staff member receives the
report/complaint.
The report/complaint will be investigated by the school
administrator or a supervising administrator. The
procedures to be followed are:
● An investigation of the reported incident or
activity shall be made within ten (10) school
days when school is in session or within fifteen
(15) days during which the school offices are
open for business when school is not in
session. Extension of the time line may only
be by necessity as determined by the
Superintendent.
● The investigator shall meet with the person
who reported the incident at or before the end
of the time period and shall discuss the
conclusions and actions to be taken as a result
of the investigation. Confidentiality of records
and student information shall be observed in
the process of making such a report.
● The investigator shall prepare a written report
of the findings and a copy of the report shall be
provided to the Superintendent.
All violations of this policy shall be treated in accord
with the appropriate procedures and penalties
provided for in District policies related to the
conduct and discipline of students, staff, and others.
9. Intimidation, Threats, and Harassment
The Governing Board believes it is the right of
every student to be educated in a positive,
safe, caring, and respectful learning
environment. The Board further believes a
school environment inclusive of these traits
maximizes student achievement, fosters
student personal growth, and helps students
build a sense of community that promotes
positive participation as members of society.
The District, in partnership with parents,
guardians, and students, shall establish and
maintain a school environment based on these
beliefs. The District shall identify and
implement age-appropriate programs designed
to instill in students the values of positive
interpersonal relationships, mutual respect,
and appropriate conflict resolution.
To assist in achieving a school environment
based on the beliefs of the Governing Board,
bullying, harassment or intimidation as defined
by this policy will not be tolerated.
Definitions
Bullying: Bullying may occur when a student
or group of students engages in any form of
behavior that includes such acts as
intimidation and/or harassment that
● has the effect of physically harming
a student, damaging a student's
property, or placing a student in
reasonable fear of harm or damage to
property,
● is sufficiently severe, persistent or
pervasive that the action, behavior, or
threat creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive environment
in the form of physical or emotional
harm,
● occurs when there is a real or
perceived imbalance of power or
strength, or
● may constitute a violation of law.
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Bullying of a student or group of students can
be manifested through written, verbal,
physical, or emotional means and may occur
in a variety of forms including, but not limited
to
● verbal, written/printed or graphic
exposure to derogatory comments,
extortion, exploitation, name calling,
or rumor spreading either directly
through another person or group or
through cyberbullying,
● exposure to social exclusion or
ostracism,
● physical contact including but not
limited to pushing, hitting, kicking,
shoving, or spitting, and
● damage to or theft of personal
property.
Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is, but not limited
to, any act of bullying committed by use of
electronic technology or electronic
communication devices, including telephonic
devices, social networking and other Internet
communications, on school computers,
networks, forums and mailing lists, or other
District-owned property, and by means of an
individual's personal electronic media and
equipment.
Harassment: Harassment is intentional
behavior by a student or group of students that
is disturbing or threatening to another student
or group of students. Intentional behaviors
that characterize harassment include, but are
not limited to, stalking, hazing, social
exclusion, name calling, unwanted physical
contact and unwelcome verbal or written
comments, photographs and graphics.
Harassment may be related, but not limited to,
race, religious orientation, sexual orientation,
cultural background, economic status, size or
personal appearance. Harassing behaviors
can be direct or indirect and by use of social
media.
Intimidation: Intimidation is intentional
behavior by a student or group of students that
places another student or group of students in
fear of harm of person or property.
Intimidation can be manifested emotionally or
physically, either directly or indirectly, and by
use of social media.
Prohibitions and Discipline
Students are prohibited from bullying on
school grounds, school property, school
buses, at school bus stops, at school
sponsored events and activities, and through
the use of electronic technology or electronic
communication equipment on school
computers, networks, forums, or mailing lists.
Disciplinary action may result for bullying
which occurs outside of the school and the
school day when such bullying results in a
substantial physical, mental, or emotional
negative effect on the victim while on school
grounds, school property, school buses, at
school bus stops, or at school sponsored
events and activities, or when such act(s)
interfere with the authority of the school
system to maintain order. All suspected
violations of law will be reported to local law
enforcement.
Reporting Incidents of Bullying
A student who is experiencing bullying, or
believes another student is experiencing
bullying, is to report the situation to the
principal or another school employee. A
school employee who becomes aware of or
suspects a student is being bullied shall
immediately notify the school administrator.
School personnel shall maintain confidentiality
of the reported information.
The initial notification of an alleged incident
may be provided verbally. A detailed written
description of the incident and any other
relevant information must be provided on
form(s) made available by the school and
submitted to the principal within one (1) school
day of the verbal report. Should the principal
be the employee who observes, is informed of,
or suspects a student is experiencing bullying
the principal shall document the incident or
concern in writing. Failure by an employee to
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report a suspected case of bullying may result
in disciplinary action up to suspension without
pay or dismissal pursuant to Board Policies
GCQF and GDQD.
Reprisal by any student or staff member
directed toward a student or employee related
to the reporting of a case of bullying or a
suspected case of bullying shall not be
tolerated, and the individual(s) will be subject
to the disciplines set out in applicable District
policies and administrative regulations.
At the time a student reports alleged bullying
the principal shall provide to the student who
has allegedly been bullied a written copy of
student rights, protections and support
services available to the student and shall
notify the student's parent(s) of the report.
The principal shall investigate all reports of
bullying. If the principal determines that
bullying has occurred, discipline will be
administered pursuant to Board Policies JK,
JKD, and JKE. Regardless of the outcome of
the investigation the principal will meet with the
involved students to review the findings of the
investigation. Subject to the restrictions of the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) set out in Policy JR, the parent(s) or
guardian(s) of the involved students shall also
be informed of the findings of the investigation.
Documentation related to reported bullying and
subsequent investigation shall be maintained
by the District for not less than six (6) years.
In the event the District reports incidents to
persons other than school officials or law
enforcement all individually identifiable
information shall be redacted. Restrictions
established by FERPA on disclosure of
personally identifiable student information
must be observed at all times.
The Superintendent shall establish procedures
for the dissemination of information to
students, parents and guardians. The
information will include, but not be limited to,
Governing Board policies, incident reporting,
support services (proactive and reactive) and
student's rights. The dissemination of this
information shall
● occur during the first (1st) week of
each school year,
● be provided to each incoming
student during the school year at the
time of the student's registration,
● be posted in each classroom and in
common areas of the school, and
● be summarized in the student
handbook and on the District website,
and
the Superintendent shall establish procedures
for the dissemination of information to District
employees including, but not limited to
● Governing Board policy,
● preventive measures,
● incident reporting procedures,
● available support services for
students (both proactive and
reactive), and
● student rights.
Information will be provided to staff members
at the beginning of each instructional year and
on the first day of employment for new
employees.
The Superintendent shall establish procedures
designed to protect the health and safety of
students who are physically harmed as the
result of bullying. These will include, when
appropriate, procedures for contacting
emergency medical services, law enforcement
agencies, or both.
Knowingly submitting a false report under this
policy shall subject the student to discipline up
to and including suspension or expulsion.
Where disciplinary action is necessary
pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant
District policies shall be followed.
Law enforcement authorities shall be notified
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any time District officials have a reasonable
belief that an incidence of bullying is a violation
of the law.
Minimum Administrative Conference
10. Traffic Rules
A student shall follow all school and other
traffic rules when walking or riding a bike to
and from school. A middle school student
shall not drive a motor vehicle to or from
school.
Minimum Administrative Conference
11. School Bus Rules A student shall abide by all
school rules regulating the student’s conduct
while in a school bus or other school vehicle
and shall obey the directives of school bus
drivers or any other school personnel.
Minimum Administrative Conference
12. Public Display of Affection
A middle school student shall not engage in
public display of affection.
Minimum Administrative Conference
13. Immunization Requirements
A student must meet the requirements of the
immunization law and regulations.
Minimum Suspension until Compliance
14. Misrepresentation, Extortion and Theft
A student shall not take, use, or borrow
property belonging to another person without
that person’s permission to use or take the
property. A student shall not take, use, or
borrow any property by misrepresentation or
deception or by expressing an implied threat.
Minimum On campus Suspension
15. TOBACCO USE BY STUDENTS
The possession or use of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, electronic cigarettes, other chemical inhalation devices, or vapor products is prohibited in the following locations:
School grounds. School buildings. School parking lots. School playing fields. School buses and other District vehicles. Off-campus school-sponsored events.
Disciplinary penalties for the possession or use of tobacco or similar products (including any inhaled tobacco substitute) may include, but are not limited to, suspension of the student from school or a recommendation for expulsion when there is evidence of repeated and continuous violation of this policy.
Under the provisions of A.R.S. 36-798.03, a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of committing a petty offense.
Minimum Suspension
FRIDAY WORK DAYS
Students may be required to come to school on a
Friday to make up for the following:
1. IN ONE QUARTER- student has accumulated
10 tardies
2. WITHIN SCHOOL YEAR: student has
accumulated 14 days of absence.
A student may be required to do more than one Friday
work day if he/she again accumulates 10 tardies in a
single quarter or 14 absences. Any student who has
missed more than 14 days in a year may in danger of
retention.
CARE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
You are all citizens of Willcox Middle School and as such
are entitled not only to the privileges of attending this
institution, but are also obligated to certain
responsibilities that are dependent upon an enjoyment of
the privilege. Particularly important is the actual physical
care of the grounds and buildings. As a citizen, you are
obligated to take good care of the buildings and grounds
by disposing of litter and trash properly and by not
marking or defacing any part of the buildings, as well as
by discouraging others from doing so.
Willful damage or destruction to school property is
classified as vandalism, and in accordance with Board
policy, may be reason for your expulsion. Students
caught vandalizing the school may be suspended and
the recommendation made that the student be expelled.
Cash reimbursement or other equitable compensation
through a work program by the student may be an
additional penalty for acts of vandalism or criminal