Summer Break
May 21, 2013
Summertime
The warm weather and storms have appeared, seniors have graduated and school is done for summer. I hope everyone has a safe and exciting break.
Use the break to continue learning. There are hundred of options out there. Read a book( or several books), play games, take DACC classes or anything else that can stimulate your mind.
Remember to take some time to enjoy your family and friends and get outside and enjoy the weather. You may even make some money by finding a job. The key for all of students is to be active. Don't waste your summer! Do something with it!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Check in early August for upcoming 2013-14 school dates.
* August 14th- First day for Spring Sports
If you need assistance throughout the year you can contact me at hinkelt@gowestville.org or 267-2183 ext. 401.
Mr. Hinkel
Assistant Principal WHS
HANDBOOK REMINDERS
Attendance Information
A reminder to parents and students that if a student must be absent from school for any reason, the parent/guardian is to call the Assistant Principal's office at 267-4003 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to report the absence.
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Students will have 24 hours to have the absence verified by the parent guardian.
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Illness of 3 or more days will require a doctor's note to be excused.
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Unexcused absences will follow the handbook discipline procedures.
Dress Code
It is important for all students to remember the dress code when they come back to school. The following are a few highlights that must be followed. To see all dress code information please refer to the student handbook. (Punishments for dress code violations can be found in the student handbook)
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The torso will be covered from the neck to mid-thigh so as not to reveal any body parts or underwear beneath. This includes low riding jeans, shorts and pants.
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No profane, sexual harassing or suggestive remarks, pictures or patches along with alcohol or drug related items should be worn on clothing.
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All shirts, blouses or other clothing worn on the torso should not reveal any body parts or underwear beneath.
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No hats worn inside the school building during school hours.
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No bare feet , midriffs or see-through clothing.
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No spaghetti straps or tank tops
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No skirts or dresses
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No pajama bottoms
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No wallet chains or other clothing accessories that could be used as a weapon.
Registration Information
If you are transferring into the Westville School District you should bring the following information.
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2 forms to prove residency within Westville School District
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Illinois student transfer form ISBE 33-78 from your previous high school
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Birth Certificate
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Proof of custody(Pertains to students not residing with both natural parents)
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Physical and Shot records
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Unofficial transcript
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Special program documentation
Please check this web page for reminders and updates.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Safe School Zones- PA 97-547 (HB 78)
Summary: Creates the offense of criminal trespass in a safe school zone. A violation is committed when a student who has been expelled or suspended, or an employee who has been dismissed for disrupting operations at school, knowingly enters or remains in a safe school zone without lawful business.
Electronic Threats- Suspension/Expulsion- PA 97-340 (HB 3281)
Summary: A school board may suspend, or, by regulation, authorize the superintendent of the district or the principal, assistant principal, or dean of students of any school to suspend a student for a certain period of time, or may expel a student for a definite period of time if the student has:
1) been determined to have made an explicit threat on an Internet website against a school employee, student, or any school-related personnel,
2) the Internet website through which the threat was made is a site that was accessible within the school at the time the threat was made or was available to third parties who worked or studied within the school grounds at the time the threat was made,
3) the threat could be reasonably interpreted as threatening to the safety and security of the threatened individual because of his or her duties or employment status or status as a student inside the school.
By: Brian D. Schwartz and Alison Mormino
