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WESTRIDGE SCHOOL Student / Parent Handbook 2020-2021 Westridge School WESTRIDGE SCHOOL Student / Parent Handbook 2020-2021 westridge school Our Vision We are an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders. We strive to prepare young women to live lives of meaning, contribution, and impact. Core Values: • Integrity • Respect • Responsibility • Inclusion Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion In an increasingly interdependent and interconnected world, Westridge School must educate girls with the skills to recognize, respect, and embrace diversity of all kinds. Westridge was built on a mission to provide gender equity in education. Today, we draw upon the spirit of our founder, Mary Lowther Ranney, to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on our campus. These essential components of the Westridge program are imperative to the wellness of students in underrepresented populations and central to personal development and academic excellence for all Westridge students. Fundamental Principles • A tradition of academic excellence for girls • A legacy of leadership and service • A commitment to excellence and goodness in every facet of the school • A vision that embraces reflection, innovation, and action Student/Parent Handbook 2020-2021 324 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, California 91105-3399 t - 626.799.1153 | f - 626.799.9236 www.westridge.org Westridge Emergency Hotline: 1-877-324-WEST ACCREDITATION California Association of Independent Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges MEMBERSHIPS National Association of Independent Schools California Association of Independent Schools National Coalition of Girls’ Schools The Heads Network The College Board Cum Laude Society Online School for Girls Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education Independent School Alliance A Better Chance, Inc. Westridge School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. © 2020 Table of Contents Message from the Head of School ............................................................................................................................5 School Calendar ..........................................................................................................................................................................6 Personal Respect and Behavior .................................................................................................................................. 8 Expectations for Student Conduct .......................................................................................................................9 Anti-Bullying Policy ...........................................................................................................................................................9 Anti-Harassment Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 10 Student Standards of Behavior for Technology Use ..............................................................................11 Online Ethics Toolbox ....................................................................................................................................................12 Network Acceptable Use Policy .............................................................................................................................12 Academic Policies & Procedures ..............................................................................................................................13 Academic Integrity ..........................................................................................................................................................13 Academic Warning and Probation .....................................................................................................................14 Courses by Grade and Graduation Requirements .................................................................................14 Drop/Add Policy..................................................................................................................................................................14 Examinations and Review Days.............................................................................................................................15 Field Trips ................................................................................................................................................................................15 Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA)..........................................................................................................15 Homework Policy ..............................................................................................................................................................16 Late Work ................................................................................................................................................................................16 Student Accommodations ........................................................................................................................................17 Academic Resource Center (ARC) & Learning Commons ................................................................17 Westridge 1:1 Laptop Program ................................................................................................................................17 Make-Up Courses and Courses Taken Outside of Westridge ........................................................18 Parent Conferences .........................................................................................................................................................18 Report Cards and Progress Reports...................................................................................................................19 Standardized Testing Program ..............................................................................................................................19 Student Records ................................................................................................................................................................21 Tutoring Policy .....................................................................................................................................................................21 Study and Expression of Religious Beliefs .....................................................................................................21 Campus Life ................................................................................................................................................................................22 Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................................................22 Absences and Student Responsibilities .........................................................................................................23 Email ..........................................................................................................................................................................................25 Food on Campus ..............................................................................................................................................................25 Food Service .........................................................................................................................................................................25 2 Table of Contents Lockers/Security ................................................................................................................................................................27 Messages ................................................................................................................................................................................27 Cell Phone Policy ..............................................................................................................................................................27 Senior Privileges ................................................................................................................................................................28 Uniform Policy ....................................................................................................................................................................29 Visitors on Campus ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Student Life .................................................................................................................................................................................31 Advisory .....................................................................................................................................................................................31 After School
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