Westchester Public Schools

Handbook

Introduction
Entrance Requirements
Students Transferring Into Our District
Students Transferring Out of Our District
Attendance and Punctuality
Reporting an Absence
Tardiness
Early Dismissal
Dismissal for Vacation
Arrival at School
After School/Activities
Evenings and Other Times
Visitors
What You Can Do To Keep Our Schools Safe
Student Fees
Textbooks
Supplies
Hall/Gym Lockers
Student Insurance
Proper Dress
Dress and Grooming Guidelines
Marking Clothing
Personal Property
Articles Not to be Brought to School
Animals in School
Telephone Calls
Student Pictures
Videotaping
Distribution of Fliers/ Virtual Backpack
Surveys
Web Site
Use of Building Facilities
Vandalism
Channels of Communication
School Lunch Program
Severe Weather Conditions
Emergency Closing
Academic Programs
Reporting to the Parent
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Report Cards
Promotion and Retention Procedures and Criteria
State Report Card
Honor Roll
Staying After School
Student's Responsibility for Assigned Work
Testing and Evaluation
Response to Intervention
Differentiation of Instruction
Gifted Education
English Language Learners
Special Education
Counselor/Social Worker Services
Library/Media Center
Spanish
Technology Education
Physical Education
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music - Chorus
Musical
Field Trips/Educational Tours
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics
Awards/Celebrations
Student Safety
Bus Transportation
Rules and Regulations for School Bus Riders
Special Bus Runs
Health Services
Health Service Office Hours/Phone Numbers
School Health Program
Parent Participation in Program
Illness or Injury at School
Defibrillator
After Surgery
Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students
Communicable Disease
Procedure for Handling Cases of Communicable and Chronic Infectious Diseases
Administering Medicines to Students
Special Education
Student Discipline
Student Use of Cell Phones
Prevent Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation
Student Records
Sex Offender Notification
Asbestos Management
Cleaning Products Notification
Lawn Care Products Application and Notification
Pest Control Notification
Budget Document Notification
Policies

Mission Statement

The mission of the Westchester Public Schools, District 92½, in partnership with our families and the community, is to provide exemplary instruction with challenging educational experiences for all children. We are committed to promoting academic excellence, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Students will demonstrate respect for self, community, and the environment. We expect that students will develop as lifelong learners able to achieve success in a global world.