Wichita East

We hail the glory of East High, her honor shining bright. white. and blue banner, her wave proudly we Wichita In WICHITA EAST 2018-2019 Student Agenda And ever will our voices raise in praise of old East High. ofold East praise in raise voices our will ever And sky, the in soaring Ace Blue world, wide whole the before stand We Wichita High School East • 2301 E. Douglas Ave. • Wichita, KS 67211 Telephone: (316) 973-7200 • Fax Number: (316) 973-7224 Website: http://usd259.org/east Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wichitahighschooleast Twitter: https://twitter.com/easthighaces YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/259east STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 Vision Statement Wichita High School East provides a collaborative community where students and staff are actively engaged in learning. Core Values of Wichita High School East We grow and learn together through Collaboration Accountability Respecting Individuals Engagement ALMA MATER “The Blue and White” We hail the glory of East High, her honor shining bright. In Wichita we proudly raise her banner, blue and white. We stand before the whole wide world, Blue Aces soaring in the sky, And ever will our voices raise in praise of old East High. ADMINISTRATION General Office Sara Richardson, Principal 973-7245 Claudia Cooper, Assistant Principal (A-E) 973-7236 Derrick Heckman, Assistant Principal (S-Z & AVID) 973-7250 Main Entrance Office Michael Archibeque, Assistant Principal (F-L) 973-7251 West Office Randall Rogers, Assistant Principal (M-R) 973-7241 International Baccalaureate Office Steven Shook, Assistant Principal, IB Coordinator 973-7289 The administrators are responsible for the well-being of the students whose last names begin with the letters noted, or in the IB or AVID programs. Questions regarding attendance or discipline should be directed to the appropriate administrator. For a complete listing of all East High Activities, 1 visit http://usd259.org/east and click on East High Main Calendar. DAILY ACE DAY 1st 8:00 8:50 1st 8:00 8:45 nd nd 2 8:57 9:47 2 8:52 9:37 rd 3rd 9:54 10:44 3 9:44 10:29 ACE 10:36 11:06 4th 10:51 11:43 4th 11:13 11:59 Lunch 11:43 12:26 Lunch 11:59 12:41 th 5 12:26 1:16 5th 12:41 1:26 th th 6 1:23 2:13 6 1:33 2:18 th th 7 2:20 3:10 7 2:25 3:10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Honesty Policy ......................................... 3 International Baccalaureate .................................... 10 Administration ........................................................... 1 Library ..................................................................... 10 Alma Mater ............................................................... 1 Lockers ................................................................... 10 AP Enrollment ...................................................... 9-10 Lost and Found ....................................................... 10 AP Guidelines ........................................................... 9 Lunch ...................................................................... 11 Athletics .................................................................... 3 Medical Information ................................................ 11 Attendance Policy ..................................................... 3 Medication .............................................................. 11 Behavior ................................................................. 3-4 Missed Assignments................................................. 3 Big Do ....................................................................... 4 Nondiscrimination Policy ........................................ 11 Bullying ..................................................................... 4 Obligations .............................................................. 11 Buses ....................................................................... 4 Parent/Teacher Conferences ................................. 13 Cell Phones/Electronic Devices ............................... 4 Parking Regulations ....................................... …….11 Class Sponsors ........................................................ 5 Passes .................................................................... 11 Clubs and Activities ................................................. 5 Possession or Use of Drugs .............................. 11-12 Coaches .................................................................... 5 Possession or Use of Weapons ......................... …12 College Admissions Tests ..................................... 5-6 Progress Reports/Report Cards ........................ 12-13 Computer Use Policies .......................................... 6-7 Pupil Behavior /Assault .......................................... 13 Counseling Services ................................................. 8 Schedule Change Policy ........................................ 13 Deliveries .................................................................. 8 Sexual Harassment/Harassment ....................... 13-14 Detentions ................................................................. 8 Signage .................................................................. 14 Dress Code ............................................................... 8 Student Advocacy................................................... 14 Emergency Safety Interventions..………………………8 Tardy Policy ............................................................ 14 Final Exams .............................................................. 8 Textbooks .......................................................... 14-15 Fire Drills ................................................................... 9 Tornado Drills ........................................................... 9 Graduation Requirements ........................................ 9 Vending Machines .................................................. 14 ID Cards .................................................................. 10 Vision Statement ...................................................... 1 Illness or Injury ........................................................ 10 Visitors .................................................................... 14 Insurance ................................................................ 10 Website ................................................................... 14 STUDENT 2 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY ATTENDANCE Wichita East High School has established a policy on 973-7207 academic honesty that reflects the values of the If a student is absent from school, a parent is asked District’s mission statement, and the belief that to call the attendance Clerk (973-7207) as soon as students should be held accountable for their actions. possible on the day of the absence. The faculty and staff of East High assume that Board Policy: Regular school attendance is required students are honest until their actions demonstrate of all pupils enrolled in elementary and secondary intent to deceive or misrepresent themselves or schools under Kansas compulsory attendance others. Violations of classroom standards include, statutes (KSA 721113). Parents must assume but are not limited to: primary responsibility for assuring that pupils who 1. Cheating on formal examinations or classroom have reached the age of 7 years and under the age assignments. of 18 years comply with this requirement unless exempted by statute. After a student has 96 hours of 2. Plagiarism, i.e.: purposely attributing the work of medical/illness absences, Board Policy requires a another to oneself. doctor’s note in order to be excused. 3. Misrepresentation of the type, amount, or person East High School Policy: There is a direct completing class work or projects where grades correlation between regular attendance and academic for credit are given, or intentionally misleading achievement. It is expected that each student will faculty or staff in their efforts to reach correct attend all classes every day. Doctor and dental conclusions. appointments, job interviews, etc., should be scheduled outside the school day. In accordance with 4. Falsification, forgery, or alteration of any Board Policy 1460, the parent must notify the document or data base pertaining to academic, attendance Clerk (973-7207) either by telephone, attendance, or other school records. letter, or in person when a pupil is absent. Notification Students who violate standards of honesty are should be made prior to the absence and must be subject to disciplinary action deemed appropriate made no later than 72 hours after the date of the for the infraction by classroom instructors and/or absence. Failure to notify the school will result in the administration. absence being recorded as unexcused. Students who are going to be gone for a college visit, religious holiday, or for a substantial number of ATHLETICS days need to pick up a “Request to be Absent” Competition: Activities on the interscholastic level form in their administrator’s office or from the are a part of the total educational program at Wichita attendance Clerk. High School East. East High is a member of the All East High School administration and staff have Greater Wichita Athletic League (GWAL) and a taken the initiative to improve the attendance of all member of the Kansas State High School Activities students. The attendance plan has several levels- Association (KSHSAA). automated calls, teachers’ personal calls, direct Eligibility: To participate in KSHSAA sponsored contact with students, and/or letters from respective activities, a student must

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