We hope that all of the students attending our school will take pride in the building and its facilities. Waverly‑Shell Rock Senior High, and all of the equipment therein, was built to be used, not abused.

WHO OWNS THIS SCHOOL

Surprisingly YOU do! Your parents and all taxpayers are legally required to pay taxes that build and maintain the public school system. Everyone pays taxes in one form or another. Therefore, any damage done to this building, equipment, buses, or books, must be paid for with your own family's money! It is not enough that you should refrain from doing anything to increase this cost to your parents, neighbors, and yourself, but you must help protect the schools by discouraging or reporting such activity by any others.

REMEMBER most trouble starts as fun! Going to school, like driving a car, is a privilege not a right. Abuse this privilege and you lose the opportunity to go to school or drive a car.

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W‑SR SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES

Series 600 ‑ Educational Program

NONDISCRIMINATION

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, ancestry, or disability in its educational programs, services, or employment practices. Students, parents of students, applicants for employment and employees of the district shall have the right to file a formal complaint alleging non-compliance with equity regulations. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Jim Janssen, Equity Coordinator, W-SR Schools, 215 3rd Avenue NW, Waverly, Iowa 50677,

(319) 352-2871.

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REGULATIONS

Grievance Procedure Code No. 102. -R1

Students, parents of students, applicants for employment and employees of the Waverly‑Shell Rock School District shall have the right to file a formal complaint alleging non‑compliance with federal and state regulations requiring non‑discrimination in educational programs and employment.

Level One - Principal, Immediate Supervisor or

Personnel Contact Person

(Informal and Optional - may be bypassed by the grievant)

Employees with a complaint of discrimination based upon their gender, race, national origin, religion, age or disability are encouraged to first discuss it with their immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. An applicant for employment with a complaint of discrimination based upon their gender, race, national origin, religion, age or disability with the personnel contact person.

A student, or a parent of a student, with a complaint of discrimination based upon their gender, race, national origin, religion, marital status or disability are encouraged to discuss it with the instructor, counselor, supervisor, building administrator, program administrator or personnel contact person directly involved.

Level Two - Compliance Officer

If the grievance is not resolved at level one and the grievant wishes to pursue the grievance, the grievant may formalize it by filing a complaint in writing on a Grievance Filing Form, which may be obtained from the Compliance Officer. The complaint shall state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested. The filing of the formal, written complaint at level two must be within 15 working days from the date of the event giving rise to the grievance, or from the date the grievant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The grievance may request that a meeting concerning the complaint be held with the Compliance Officer. A minor student may be accompanied at that meeting by a parent or guardian. The Compliance Officer shall investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve it. A written report from the Compliance Officer regarding action taken will be sent to the involved parties within a reasonable time after receipt of the complaint.

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Code No. 102. -R1

Level Three - Superintendent/Administrator

If the complaint is not resolved at level two, the grievant may appeal it to level three by presenting a written appeal to the superintendent within five working days after the grievant receives the report from the Compliance Officer, the grievant may request a meeting with the Superintendent. The superintendent may request a meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal. A decision will be rendered by the superintendent within a reasonable time after the receipt of the written appeal. If, in cases of disability grievances at the elementary and secondary level, the issue is not resolved through the grievance process, rather, the parents have a right to an impartial hearing to resolve the issue.

This procedure in no way denies the right of the grievant to file formal complaints with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, the U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Iowa Department of Education for mediation or rectification of civil rights grievances, or to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

Level Four - Appeal to Board

If the grievant is not satisfied with the superintendent's decision, the grievant can file an appeal with the board within five working days of the decision. It is within the discretion of the board to determine whether it will hear the appeal.

The Compliance Officer is:

Name Jim Janssen

Office Address 215 3rd Street NW, Waverly, Iowa 50677

Phone Number 319-352-2871

Office Hours 8:00 a. m. - 4:00 p. m.

Date of Approved: 6/03/96 Dates Amended: _____ _____

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Code No. 102. -E2

GRIEVANCE FORM FOR COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION

OR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL OR STATE REGULATIONS

REQUIRING NON-DISCRIMINATION

I, _________________________________, am filing this grievance because ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

(Attach additional sheets if necessary)

Describe incident or occurrence as accurately as possible:

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

(Attach additional sheets if necessary)

Signature____________________________

Address ____________________________

Phone Number _______________________

If student, name ______________________ Grade Level__________

Attendance center_____________________

ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICIES

ATTENDANCE

1. Some reasons for good attendance at school:

Students are expected to be in class and to make attendance a top priority. Only through attendance and class participation do students achieve the benefits of the education program. Participating in class discussion, developing an appreciation for the views and abilities of other students, and forming the habit of regular attendance are legitimate class objectives. Learning lost due to an absence can never be replaced. Regular attendance and being well prepared for class helps students in school as well as prepares students for adulthood.

2. Excused absences:

Students may be absent from school for:

A. Injury or personal illness. Students who are ill should not be in school. The assumption is made, however, that if students are too ill to attend school, they are also too ill to appear in public that day.

Illness - Students should stay home if their temperature is over 99. 6 degrees, their coughing or sneezing is excessive, their vomiting or nausea has not stopped, or their doctor has recommended it.

B. Professional appointments. Appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day. Examples of professional appointments would include doctor, dentist, court appearances and/or legal appointments, college visits approved by a counselor, and procurement of a driver's license on one occasion.

C. Important personal or family reasons. This includes death or serious injury or illness in the family, working at home when an emergency situation arises, religious events, and wedding of an immediate family member.

D. School Activities. School-sponsored activities, such as field trips, athletic contests, speech and music activities are excused absences. Students must be in attendance all day on the day of an event or practice in order to participate in a school activity. Exceptions will need prior administrative approval.

E. Vacations and other absences. The school believes students should take family vacations during the designated dates established on the school calendar. When circumstances arise which make this unavoidable, students and parents must notify the administration at least one week in advance of their vacation.

3. Procedures for Excused Absences

A. When students are absent from school, parents/guardians should notify the office at 352-2087 prior to 8:25 am, on the day of the absence. If a call cannot be made, the next day students should bring a note signed by the student's parent/guardian to the office explaining the reason for the absence.

B. When students leave during the day, they must report to the office, where prior arrangements will be made. Students should never leave school without getting the proper pass from the office, or the absence will be considered unexcused.

C. For excused absences, students will be responsible for contacting their teacher and seeing to it that work missed is made up. Students will have the number of days of absence plus one in which to get the make-up work completed. For example, if a student misses two days, he/she would have three days to complete all make-up work. However, term papers, term projects, and major tests announced before the absence(s) will be due the day the student returns to school, or as otherwise previously arranged with the teacher. Failure to complete assigned make-up work may result in a zero.

D. For school activities students are expected to meet with teachers before the school activity, and make-up arrangements should be discussed at that time. Additional make-up time will not be given to students because of school activities.

E. For vacations and other absences, arrangements in advance should be made with the high school office. Contact teachers concerning school assignments, tests, papers, and projects. Failure to complete the agreement may result in no credit for the work missed during the absence.

F. Participation points may be given in the classroom by the educational staff and may vary from class to class. When students are absent from school, these participation points may be lost and may affect the student's grade. It will be the responsibility of the students to make arrangements with the teacher to make up these participation points. These arrangements should be made no more than two school days following the return of the student. Participation make-up credit will be lost if it is not done in a timely manner.

4. Unexcused absences:

A. Truancy: The student is absent without knowledge or consent of the parent or guardian.

B. Students who leave the building without the proper permission or pass.

C. Students who are in an area of the building without the proper permission or pass.

D. Failed to sign in on the add list in the classroom when coming from study hall.

E. An absence that does not fall into the excused absence category. (Examples: oversleeping, haircuts, senior pictures, shopping).

F. An unauthorized vacation.

G. Unexcused absences accrue for the entire school year.

5. Consequences for Unexcused Absences:

A. First Unexcused Absence: The student will be assigned to Monday – Thursday detention for double the school periods missed.

B. Second Unexcused Absence: The student will be assigned to Monday-Thursday detention for double the school periods missed and will be given specific days to serve these detentions. In this process, the student may lose COOP time, practice time, or game time after school. Failure to fulfill the agreement could result in in-school suspension.

C. Third Unexcused Absence: The student may be referred to the Waverly–Shell Rock Board of Education with a recommendation for expulsion and given options for an alternative educational plan.

6. Tardies:

A. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time for all scheduled classes, study hall, and activities. Ample time is allowed (5 minutes) to get to the next class. If a student is not in the classroom when the bell rings, an unexcused tardy will be issued. Unexcused tardies are counted cumulatively and accrue by semester. It is understood that arriving late, or not attending a study hall at the beginning or end of day will constitute a tardy or unexcused absence, just as they would a regular class. Disciplinary measures for these actions are covered elsewhere in the student handbook. If students have been detained in the office or by a teacher, students should ask for a pass from the person who detained them before going to their next class. Students are tardy if they miss fewer than ten (10) minutes of a period; students are considered absent if they miss more than ten (10) minutes of the period.

A student will be assigned to Monday-Thursday detention for each tardy. Excessive tardiness may result in parental conference, in-school suspension, or further disciplinary action.

Students arriving late to school will be dealt with on an individual basis.

DISMISSAL FROM CLASS

The following procedure will be used whenever a teacher finds it necessary to send a student to the principal's office from their class for disciplinary reasons:

FIRST OFFENSE: The student will be sent to the principal's office for the remainder of the period, and parents will be notified of the consequences.

SECOND OFFENSE: The student will remain in the principal's office for the remainder of the period. The administrator will call the parent or guardian and ask them to come in for a conference. The student, his parent or guardian, the administrator, and the teacher involved will attend the conference. The student will remain out of class until after the conference.

THIRD OFFENSE: If the previous conference resulted in the student being re-admitted to class, a third dismissal will result in loss of class credit and being assigned to study hall during the time the class would normally meet.

HEALTH SERVICES

A registered nurse is on duty full‑time. She has a rotating schedule covering all schools, but is on call to any school in case of accident or emergency situations. As part of her duties she monitors immunization records and the health concerns of all students. Height, weight, and vision of students is checked annually. Students are required to have a physical examination before kindergarten and 9th grade.

W‑SR board policy and local area doctors consider the following symptoms suggestive of a communicable disease: fever (99. 6 degrees or more), sore throat, nasal or ear drainage, nausea and vomiting, skin rash, inflamed eyes, skin lesions suggestive of scabies or impetigo, head lice or headache. Parents are urged to keep all children home when these symptoms are present.

Before giving your child medication (prescription or over‑the‑counter), a consent form must be signed by parent and doctor. These forms are available from your doctor or school office. All medication must be in the original or prescription bottle. This is our way of protecting your child and making sure he or she receives the proper medication at the proper time.

ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

Physical or sexual abuse of students, including inappropriate and intentional sexual behavior by employees, will not be tolerated. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by investigating or arranging the investigation of an allegation. The school district has appointed a Level I investigator and alternate Level I investigator. The school district has also arranged for a trained, experienced, professional to serve as the Level II investigator.

The Level I investigator is Mr. Jere Vyverberg, Superintendent of Schools, 319‑352‑3630. A copy of the complete policy, Abuse of Students by School District Employees, including investigation procedures, may be found in district policy book No. 402. 3.

HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM

In recognition of the fact that human growth and development is fundamental to all life and is of primary importance in nature, in society, and in the life of every individual; and in recognition of the fact that the essence of education is the acquisition of knowledge related to those areas that are important in society and in the lives of individuals, the board accepts the responsibility to provide information concerning human growth and development as part of the educational opportunities to students. The goals of instruction related to human growth and development and the focus of those goals are found in policy 603. 5, Health Education.

Alternative instructional activities will be provided for any student whose parents choose not to have their child participate in instruction dealing with human growth and development. Parents may inspect instructional materials prior to their use in the classroom. Related policies are 605. 2, Instructional Materials Selection.

STUDENT EXERCISE OF FREE EXPRESSION

Students have the right to exercise freedom of speech including the right of expression in school publications. Students shall not express, publish, or distribute any materials which are obscene, which are libelous or slanderous, which encourage students to commit unlawful acts, violate lawful school regulations, or cause a material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school. There shall be no prior restraint of material prepared for official school publications except when the material violates this section.

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN

The asbestos management plan for the Waverly‑Shell Rock Community School District is located at the office of the Director of Maintenance and Transportation Services, 113 3rd Street NW, Waverly, Iowa 50677.

ACADEMIC LETTER CRITERION

1. Students in grades 9 through 12 who have taken at least 5 classes plus P. E. each semester will be eligible to receive an Academic Letter.

2. Students must maintain a 3. 5 GPA on a 4. 00 GPA scale for two consecutive semesters (this could be the second semester of one school year and the first semester of the next school year) to receive an Academic Letter.

3. If a student falls below a 3. 5 GPA for a semester, they must have a 3. 5 GPA for two consecutive semesters before additional awards would be given.

4. Most students will receive their Academic Letter award the semester after they have earned it. Arrangements will be made for graduating seniors.

5. * Awards:

After 2 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA ‑ Chenille Letter

After 3 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA - Star

After 4 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA ‑ Star; Academic Pin

After 5 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA ‑ Star

After 6 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA ‑ Star; Wall Plaque

After 7 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA ‑ Star

After 8 consecutive semesters of 3. 5 GPA ‑ Star; Paperweight

The awards will be presented at a ceremony the following semester. Students and their families will be invited to attend the ceremony.

* Starting with the class of 2010, the awards will be changed.

CARE TEAM

CARE Team's goal is to respond quickly and professionally to young people's problems. Specifically, CARE teams:

1. Provide assistance to students troubled by physical, social, emotional, sexual, legal, medical, family, or chemical problems.

2. Improve the quality of education in the schools and the school environment.

3. Utilize existing human resources in the community rather than acquiring new professional staff in our schools.

4. Enlist the support and involvement of all staff members.

The Four Basic Functions Of a School Care Team

1. RECOGNIZE ‑ Early intervention can often help to resolve problems more easily. Students may voluntarily seek help or be identified by a staff member, parent, or friend.

2. ASSESS ‑ It is important that the nature and severity of the problem be understood so that help can be provided for the student. Severe problems will be referred to the appropriate community resource for professional help.

3. MOTIVATE ‑ Once a problem has been identified and the extent of that problem is known, the student will be encouraged to accept the needed help. CARE team members will help students to consider possible options and encourage them to make decisions that will resolve their problem in a positive way.

4. SUPPORT ‑ Student assistance programs will provide support for students as they respond to treatment programs, make adjustments in their lifestyles, and seek to make appropriate life decisions.

Getting Involved With CARE

Students may become involved in their school's CARE program in several different ways:

1. Self‑Referral ‑ A student may voluntarily seek information and/or assistance.

2. Staff Referral ‑ A teacher or other staff member may refer a youngster based on declining or unacceptable school performance or behavior.

3. Peer Referral ‑ A concerned friend may seek information or assistance on behalf of a classmate.

4. Family Referral ‑ A concerned family member may request help from the school CARE team.

5. Community Referral ‑ Persons or agencies who have contact with the student and/or other family members may seek the assistance and support of the school's CARE team.

Confidentiality

Any information shared with a CARE team member will be held in the highest confidence. Information will not be released to a community agency without written permission from the student and/or parents. The release of information form specifies what information is to be disclosed, to whom, and for what purpose.

SECTION 504 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, ancestry, or disability in its educational programs, services, or employment practices. Students, parents of students, applicants for employment and employees of the district shall have the right to file a formal complaint alleging non-compliance with equity regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 504 and Iowa Code 280.3 should address the issue to: Jim Janssen, Equity Coordinator, W-SR Schools, 215 3rd Avenue NW, Waverly, Iowa 50677

(319) 352-2871.

STUDENT USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND PARKING

Code No. 508. 4

Students who drive motor vehicles to school are to park them in the school parking lot before school begins and not to move them or ride in them until school is dismissed. Special permission to drive may be granted by the principal.

Rules concerning student-driven vehicles shall be established by the principal. The principal may withdraw parking privileges from a student who fails to comply with school district rules.

Date of Adoption: 4/20/87 Dates Amended: 5/06/91 6/03/96

Legal References: Iowa Code Chapter 321

STUDENT PARKING

Cars ‑ A student parking lot is located at the east edge of the school grounds and students driving to school are required to park in the school lot. Students are not to park in the faculty/staff parking lots located south of the high school at any time. Students will not be permitted to park in the streets.

All student vehicles must be registered with the office and have a student parking sticker displayed on the vehicle. There will be no cost for one parking sticker per student. Cost of additional parking stickers will be $2. 00. If a student drives a different vehicle to school on a particular day, it is his/her responsibility to notify the office before school starts. Failure to notify the office will result in ticketing the vehicle.

While in the student parking lot, cars should be parked head in according to the lines. Traffic flow patterns will be shared with all students at the beginning of the school year. Students that park incorrectly, do not follow rules of driving for the parking lot, or do not properly display a W-SR parking sticker will be ticketed. Tickets will be in the amount of $10, but if paid within 24 hours from the time of issuance, will be reduced to $5. All parking fines must be paid in the high school office.

Motorcycles ‑ Motorcycles should be parked in the student parking lot according to the spaces provided. These are on the north side of the parking lot.

Bicycles ‑ All bicycles are to be parked in the bicycle racks located northwest of the student parking lot. Bicycles are not to be ridden around the school grounds during school. It is suggested you lock your bicycle to the bicycle rack.

PARKING PERMIT INSRUCTIONS

Parking permits must be placed on the outside of the LOWER LEFT CORNER of the rear window. If a parking permit is not in the appropriate area on your vehicle, you will be issued a ticket.

Tickets are $10.00 per citation. If tickets are paid within 24 hours, the citation is reduced to $5.00.

These parking permits help identify vehicles that have headlights on, windows down during a storm, flat tires, leaking fluids, or other potential hazards. The permits also let the school administration be aware of who is parking in the school lot, ensuring that persons who do not attend our school are not using the lot for other purposes.

The first parking permit is free. Any additional parking permits can be purchased for $2.00 per sticker.

If you need to drive a different vehicle, you must park east of the eastern most yellow post and the sign-in sheet is in the main office. Please stop at the office when you arrive at school to sign yourself and your vehicle up for a one-day pass. If you forget to sign into the office, you will be given a ticket. If you are driving a different vehicle for more than three days, an additional sticker needs to be purchased. If you are injured or need to park in the handicap areas, please contact an administrator for a special handicapped parking sticker.

CAFETERIA

An excellent hot lunch program is available at a nominal weekly cost to all students and staff. A salad bar is served daily. Potato bar and soup and sandwiches are choices on certain days. Pizzas, fast food items, and other outside food may not be delivered to the school by relatives or friends. Students who want special parties will have to hold them outside school time.

Food brought in from restaurants, fast food or pizza establishments, etc. will not be permitted in the cafeteria area.

Money for lunch accounts may be deposited during registration, before school in the cafeteria from 8:00 - 8:25 a. m. , or at the end of each lunch period in the cafeteria. The students will be notified when the equivalent of two meals or less is left in their lunch account. The second meal on that same day will cost $1. 90. The lunch cards may be used for ala carte and extra milk.

Cafeteria Regulations ‑ The cafeteria is the school dining room. It is expected that each pupil's conduct will be courteous and cooperative. People are often judged by their table manners.

Students may bring their lunch from home and eat it in the cafeteria, or purchase it in the cafeteria. If it is purchased, take your place at the end of the line without pushing or shoving; do not cut in ahead of others in line, or save a place for your friends. Keep your place in line, be patient, and use good table manners. All food is to be eaten in the cafeteria. Students will not be permitted to use school dishes or utensils unless a school lunch has been purchased.

The lunch supervisors are in complete charge of the lunch period and special rules or loss of privileges or assigned seats are within their jurisdiction. Proper respect is expected toward all cafeteria employees.

Students should dispose of gum in the trash before lining up in a single file line. While going through the line use tongs not your fingers to serve yourself. Take only one food item in each category, and when serving yourself condiments such as catsup, mustard, and sauces, please take only what you are going to use.

After eating, students should clear the area, leaving it clean for the next person. Replace chair, put lunch sacks, milk cartons, and papers in receptacle provided. Take dishes to the counter, scrape them and stack them neatly according to kind. You are to stay in the cafeteria or wait outside until the bell rings at the end of the period before passing to the next class. Only the first floor restroom by the cafeteria should be used during the lunch hour. All other restrooms are off limits.

CAMERA SURVEILLANCE

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District uses surveillance cameras on

busses (see SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS) and in our

building for the safety of our students and for the security of our properties.

CUSTODIANS AND DINING ROOM PERSONNEL

These people are members of the school staff and their duties include cleaning, maintenance, and food service within our building.

REGISTRATION

Registration is held in early fall for students to fill out data cards and pay for book rental, towel fee, locker rental, activity card, music boosters, school insurance, and hot lunch money. A registration packet will be sent out for completion. These materials, once completed, can be mailed to Waverly-Shell Rock Business Office, 1415 4^th Ave. SW, Waverly, IA 50677; taken to the Business Office (office hours are 8:00 to 4:00, Monday through Friday); or can be submitted on the scheduled days of registration in August.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Student directory information is released to the print media, radio, television, recruiting agencies, and web pages without parental permission unless the parent asks the school district not to release it. Parents must notify the school district at the beginning of the school year if they do not want the school district to release directory information. Directory information may include name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities in sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received, the most recent previous school institution attended by the student, photographic or video image and other similar information. This written objection should be returned to Waverly-Shell Rock Schools with the registration material. This does not carry over from year to year and must be completed annually.

STUDENT FEES

Students whose families meet the income guidelines for free and reduced price lunch, the Family Investment Program (FIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), transportation assistance under open enrollment, or who are in foster care are eligible to have their student fees waived or partially waived. Students whose families are experiencing a temporary financial difficulty may be eligible for a temporary waiver of student fees. Parents or students who believe they may qualify for temporary financial hardship should contact the principal at registration time for a waiver form. This waiver does not carry over from year to year and must be completed annually.

SCHOOL CANCELLATION OR DISMISSAL

If school is going to be canceled because of inclement weather or some other emergency condition, it will be announced on KWAY (Waverly) AM (1470) FM (99.3) or KWLO (Waterloo) AM (1330) by 7:00 AM that morning.

If school is dismissed early, it will be announced over KWAY (Waverly) AM (l470) FM (99.3) as soon as the school officials have made their decision.

GRADING

The semester grade of a subject is composed of two quarter grades and one semester examination or project. When a student withdraws from a course prior to the first nine weeks, a withdrawal will be indicated on the permanent records. Incomplete grades must be made up within three weeks or earlier. If a student fails the same course the second time, he or she will be expected to complete the course through correspondence or from some other qualified school.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be given to pupils to be delivered to the parents or mailed to the parents as soon as possible following the close of each quarter. If there does happen to be a question about the report card, please contact the office.

PASS/ NO CREDIT

Any student is eligible to participate in the Pass/No Credit Program at Waverly‑Shell Rock High School providing the following guidelines are followed. Students will be expected to follow all the requirements of the course, except a letter grade will not be given, instead a "P" for passing or "F" for failure. Guidelines for the Pass/No Credit Program are as follows:

1. Pass/No Credit courses must be taken as an elective, sixth credit each semester.

2. Pass/No Credit courses that are passed would count as a credit toward graduation.

3. A student will be allowed to take four credits on a pass/no credit basis during his/her four years of high school. No more than one credit may be earned each semester on the pass/no credit basis.

4. A "P" or pass will indicate a grade between a C‑ to A, and no letter grade will be communicated on transcripts, report cards, or verbally to colleges, universities, or educational institutions. It will be the decision of the educational institution to accept or reject a "P" grade.

5. A course that is failed on a pass/no credit basis will be used to determine overall grade average, class rank, honor roll, or eligibility requirements.

6. A course in which a student receives a Pass will not be used to determine overall grade average, class rank, or honor roll.

7. Before a student may enroll on a pass/no credit basis, he/she must complete a form from the guidance office indicating reasons for taking the course pass/no credit, and securing signatures of approval from parents/guardians. The forms will be evaluated by the guidance office and building principals, with consultation from the involved teacher, in either approving or not approving the request. In all cases, the student will be informed of the decision.

8. A student must register and declare intention for pass/no credit in the first 6 weeks of each semester.

9. PSEO classes cannot be taken Pass/No Credit.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study courses will be offered on a limited basis at the discretion of the individual classroom teachers. Only seniors, juniors, or identified TAG students will be allowed to take independent study courses. Students will not be allowed to take more than one independent study course per semester, and they will not be allowed to apply for an independent study after a semester has begun. Independent study cannot be taken for a required course.

Students will not register on-line for independent study courses during the normal registration time in February. Instead, students must obtain a pre-approval form from the guidance office. This pre-approval form must be signed by the teacher of the independent study, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s), and the student’s guidance counselor (A-K, Mr. Steckelberg, and L-Z,

Mrs. Davis). Once that pre-approval form has been signed by the teacher, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s), and, lastly, the student’s guidance counselor, the independent study course will be inserted into the student’s class schedule. Pre-approval forms must be returned to the guidance office by no later than the last Monday in March.

Prior to actually beginning the course, the student must develop an independent study contract with the teacher of the independent study course. This contract will outline the expectations of the course. After the contract is completed, it will need to be signed by the teacher, the student, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s), and the student’s guidance counselor. The teacher will keep a copy of the independent study contract in his/her files and will send a copy of the contract home to the student’s parents. The guidance office will keep a copy of the contract to file into the student’s cumulative folder. High school administrators will monitor completion of and compliance with the individual independent study contracts.

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