Administration and Staff

ADMINISTRATION	COUNSELORS	OFFICE STAFF
Tamara Ponce, Principal Jon Bishop, Assistant Principal Matt Peak, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal	Raeven Brigham Kaitlyn Welch	Brandi Jones Paij Weaver Sydnee Baker
NURSE	TECH	LMC
Heather Harlen	Sondra Ogle	Amber Hulstine
SPECIAL EDUCATION	GIFTED EDUCATION	ISS/RECOVERY
Kristin Huff Hanna Tinsley	Stacy Stockton	Tara Brigham
CLEVER CARDINALS (7th Grade)		REMARKABLE REDBIRDS (7th Grade)
Grant Berendt Kayla Broady Brittany Harper Sara Robertson Cathy Keith Molly Frieden Chandra Spence Cory Larson Lanette Smith Jose Speer		Jacobi Adelizzi Lucas Hatfield Nikki Stettes Merry Welch Jordan Bradham Logan Bell Alex Pickett Emma Floyd Zeke Wall Chandler Brower
Thunderbirds (8th Grade)		Rockin Redbirds (8th Grade)
Morgan Cantu Brayden Wilson Sonya Kew Victoria Overton Dan Wade Alicia Withers Mary Landreth Sarah Welch Fred Mintert		Mikayla Brooks Brandon Joines Alycia Allen LaRee Pierce Reagan Morgan Marissa Foley Taelur Tatum Bridget Yost Laurie Dickson
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC	VOCAL MUSIC	SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Erica Baldwin Spencer Cullumber	Laurie Dickson	Tabatha Love, WCPD

 

 

WEBB CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

807 W. 1st St.

Webb City, MO 64870

417-673-6030

EVERY CARDINAL, EVERY DAY!

 

Welcome

Webb City Junior High School is an educational institution serving grades 7 and 8, and consisting of a well-trained teaching staff and an exceptional student body.  Our school is a source of great pride in our history rich community. 

The information in this handbook is published to help students and parents to become better acquainted with the facilities and regulations.  We hope each student will strive to develop all of their potential and talents during this stage of their educational experience. 

 

Vision Statement

In 2025, WCJH developed a vision statement through a collaborative effort that included students, parents, and staff.  

 

The vision of WCJH is to work together-students, staff, and community-to help students become successful, kind, and responsible members of society.  We are committed to a positive school environment where students grow academically, build strong relationships, and develop necessary life skills.

 

Statement of Philosophy at WCJH

At Webb City Junior High School we feel it is very important to emphasize the basic subject areas while exposing our youth to other academic and cultural subjects and activities.  At the same time it should be remembered and emphasized that mental and physical health and well being go hand in hand.  We are continuing the educational process, hoping to attain total development of each individual student, so he or she may become a useful and responsible citizen in an ever-changing society.  We realize the major responsibility for formal academic and aesthetic training now rests with the school, however the family, church and community must share in the total educational process. 

It is important that each student be recognized for his/her own value as a human being through the academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs.  While emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual, it will also be important that our students learn to respect the rights and freedoms of all individuals in our society.  As students, striving to meet each of their individual needs, it will be necessary for each of them to understand that their individual aspirations should not conflict with the overall welfare of the group.  This recognition should encompass each facet of their school, community and family life. 

Through the educational process, democratic ideals should be stressed.  By this, we hope each student will be given the opportunity to develop civic responsibility through awareness of and involvement in democratic processes within the school setting. 

 

Statement of Mission

The mission of the Webb City R-VII School District is to prepare today's youth to meet the challenges of tomorrow's world by guiding students in the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills that will enable each to become a productive and responsible individual.

 

Statement of Goals

In accordance with our statement of philosophy, we the educators of Webb City R-7 School District, are entrusted with developing and maintaining an educational environment in which each student may:

1.  Display behavior consistent with a level of proficiency in basic skills such as mathematics, reading, science, and oral and written communication.

2.  Gain knowledge of, and experience in, the American system of government, which emphasizes individual rights, responsibilities, and personal worth.

3.  Display knowledge of the heritage of our country and its institutions.

4.  Develop and display knowledge of each individual’s rights and privileges.

5.  Display behavior consistent with ethical and moral values in their relationships with other persons.

6.  Acquire and display behavior indicating an awareness of and an appreciation for the significance of the family and home environment.

7.  Display good habits of health and recreation, which will carry through life.

8.  Develop and display basic skills that will enable the student to enter directly into a career or to continue the educational process.

9.  Acquire a knowledge of and display behavior consistent with the ability to think clearly and independently in order to make rational decisions.

10.  Show evidence of the knowledge of his/her rights as an individual regardless of their ability and develop aspirations to an education that is geared to his/her needs.

11.  Develop and display an appreciation for aesthetic qualities to the extent that the student can build aesthetic appreciation into whatever lifestyle they construct for themselves.

 

Campus Procedures

Arriving at School 

The school day officially begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m.  Students will be permitted to enter the main building between 7:15 a.m and should report to the cafeteria/gym areas.  Students will be permitted to enter the remainder of the building at 7:38.  Bus drop off is at the main entrance.  Student drop off is at the gym entrance.

Closed Campus 

Upon arrival at school students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without permission.  This includes students who arrive by bus, private transportation, walking or riding a bicycle.  When school is dismissed, bus students must remain on campus until their bus arrives.  Students who remain after school for participating in an activity cannot leave campus and return for that activity unless the sponsor or the child’s parent/guardian gives permission. 

Loitering 

Any student remaining in a building after 2:50 must be under the supervision of a teacher. 

Care of Property 

School Property: Students who disfigure property, break windows, damage lawn shrubbery, or do other damage to school property or equipment, will be required to pay for the damage repair or replacement of the item. 

Private Property: When walking to and from school, students are reminded not to cut across private property in order to save time and walking distance.  Use the sidewalks or traffic lanes provided for pedestrians only.

Bicycles 

Students may ride a bicycle to school.  It is to be parked in the bicycle racks upon arrival at school and is not to be used until the end of the school day.  All bicycles should be secured with locks.  The school is not responsible for damage or theft of parts while bicycles are parked at the racks.  Students are not to loiter in the bicycle area or sit on the racks.

Transportation 

Webb City Junior High School makes every effort to provide the safest, most efficient transportation system for students attending our school. Students should be on time to meet the bus.  

Buses: Buses cannot wait beyond their regular schedule for those who are late.  All persons riding a school bus are under the supervision of the driver and are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with instructions given by him.  Such conduct as moving about, scuffling, loud talking, waving arms out the windows, etc.are threats to the safety of everyone riding the bus.  These students will forfeit their privilege to ride the bus.  Drivers are instructed not to let students off the bus until they get home in the afternoon or get to school in the morning.  Only students, school personnel, and persons on school business should ride the school buses. Students are not allowed to ride the bus home with other students without permission from the bus director.  (Must have 48 hours notice and approval.) 

School Activity Transportation: Students participating in school activities are expected to use the transportation provided by the school unless other arrangements are made in advance with the sponsor. Any car conveying students representing the school to and from an event sponsored by the school must be cleared through the office in advance. 
 

Office Procedures

Bulletins and Announcements 

Announcements are made via ParentSquare, email and intercom as needed.  Our Tweets staff will send weekly announcements to all students and staff.  Special announcements will be made by school groups.  The principal must approve signs and posters before they are posted.  They must be fastened by masking tape and placed only in designated areas.

Telephones 

The office telephone is for school business and students may use it only in cases of emergency with the permission of the secretary or principal.  Students should use the office telephone to contact parents or guardians. Generally, students may use the telephone for the following reasons: 

•To tell parents/guardians about a change in after-school transportation plans..

•To tell parents/guardians about a book or instrument needed at school.

When a student receives a telephone call at school, the number of the person calling will be taken, and the student will be notified between classes or at the end of the day.  Students will not be called from class unless it is an emergency. 

Messages and Deliveries 

Messages and deliveries from home should be left in the office.  Generally, students will be called out of class only in an emergency. An announcement at the end of school will indicate if a student has a message in the office.  Gift delivery to students at school is prohibited.  Delivery services are also not permitted to bring food to students at school. 

 

Requirements for Enrollment

Immunization Requirements: Missouri State Law states "Students will not be allowed to attend school at all without the proper immunizations or exemptions."  Immunizations are given free at the Jasper County Health Department.  Call (toll-free) 1-417-358-3111 for an appointment. 

Proof of Residency: Webb City R-7 School District provides educational service only to those students who are eligible as defined by law.  Proof of residency of the parent or the court appointed legal guardian must be provided.  Proof of residency is determined by the ability to provide a utility bill in the name of the parent or legal guardian or other documentation acceptable to the School District.  All questionable residency issues will be referred to the Superintendent of Schools.

 

Attendance Policy 

Regular attendance is extremely important. It has been proven many times that good attendance is associated with success in school.  Each student is expected to attend school every day except when illness, injury, doctor’s appointment, or some other condition beyond their control prevents them from doing so.  Parents/guardians are asked to call the Junior High office if their child is to be absent.  In order to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance, the Board of Education has adopted a policy on absence. 

 

Intervention:  At any time, a student can be referred by a building principal to the district-employed Attendance Enforcement Specialist, due to unexcused absences or excessive tardies.  Once referred for tardies or absences, the referrals will result in communication via mailed letters, phone calls, and/or home visits to discuss the ongoing attendance issues. Once the attendance specialist is involved, your students’ attendance will be checked daily to assure compliance with our attendance policy and to provide help when needed. If the student’s attendance does not improve, the attendance specialist may do any or all of the following: place the student on an attendance contract, make a hotline for educational neglect, refer to the Juvenile Office for truancy, or connect the student to needed resources.

•Excused Absence:  Generally, an absence due to illness, death in the family, or some emergency making absence necessary.  Notification from a parent or guardian on the day of the absence or a note, written and signed by a parent or guardian, stating the illness, emergency, or death of a family member, will be required for an absence to be considered excused.  Absences in excess of 10 days per semester will not be excused without a doctor's note. Permits for doctor or dentist appointments must be signed at the physician's office and time leaving the office noted on the permit, before returning it to the Principal's Office. 

•Out of Town Card: When it is necessary for a student to accompany his family on a trip, the absence may be excused if arrangements are made in advance.  Any student going out of town is required to have on file in the office an “Out of Town Notification” card.  All his teachers must sign the out of town card.  Attendance will be taken into consideration in determining if such absences are to be excused.  Forms are available at the Principal’s office. 

•Unexcused Absence:  An absence for any reason other than those designated as excused, or an absence without a written and signed note by a parent or guardian before the absence or within 5 school days after returning to school, or a suspension or truancy 

•Tardiness:  A student will be considered tardy if they are  not on time to class.  Students missing 15 minutes or more of the class may be considered absent from the class.  Tardy admits must be secured from the office before going to class. Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action. 

•Truancy:  Any absence other than those listed as excused or unexcused.  A student will be considered truant if, after leaving their home for school, they do not attend school, or if they leave the campus without permission from the office, or if they choose not to attend a class. 

Students who participate in any type of organized "skip day" will be counted as truant from school and subject to disciplinary action. 

•Permission to Leave:  To obtain permission to leave school during the day, the student must have a parent or guardian write or telephone a request to the Principal's Office stating:  (1) the exact time the student is to be dismissed, (2) the reason for which the student is to leave.  After a student arrives at school, even before classes begin, the student should not leave school without permission from the office. 

•Suspension:  Students suspended for disciplinary reasons will not be allowed to participate in or attend school activities.

 

WCJH School Attendance Expectations (Athletic Eligibility)

Students must abide by the following attendance regulations:

• Students must be in class for at least two blocks of the regular school day to participate in after school activities, including games and practices. 
• Students that are blended “seated”  for two blocks or less, must be in class the entirety of their scheduled blocks to participate in after school activities, including games and practices. 
• Students who miss any class period and have an UNEXCUSED absence or truancy will be ineligible to participate in practice or games. Parents will have until 2:00pm on the day of the missed class to excuse the absence.  If this is done after 2:00 pm, the student will be ineligible to participate that day.  Parents can email pweaver@wcr7.org , or leave a message for the attendance secretary. 
• For activities that occur on non-attendance days, eligibility will be based on the last attendance day prior to the activity.
• In the event there is an absence that cannot be avoided such as a family emergency or special circumstance, parents should contact junior high school administration for approval. 

 

Make-Up Work

When absent, students are expected to make up work missed in each class.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all make-up work from teachers while absent or immediately upon returning to school.  Students will be responsible for making up all work within time limits at the discretion of the teacher. 

In cases of extended illness, assignments may be requested through the Junior High office.  Please allow one day for this material to be compiled.  Assignments can be found on Canvas at canvas.wcr7.org

Withdrawal and Transfer

The procedure for withdrawing and transferring to another school is as follows:

1.  Parent/guardian should submit a written statement to withdraw a student from Webb City Junior High. 

2.  Complete withdrawal form from the office, return all school books and school property, and pay all fees.

3.  Submit the completed form to the office for final clearance. 

Change of Address 

Inform the office of any change of address or telephone number.  It is important for the school to have parents/guardians' residential and business phone numbers in case of emergency.

 

 

School Day Procedures

Hall Passes 

Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless accompanied by a teacher or with a hall pass, which states the exact destination and is signed by an authorized staff member.  Students must have a hall pass before they can go to the restroom during class time. 

 

Computer Network and Internet Use Policy

The Webb City Board of Education recognizes that internet access and other new technologies change the way that information may be obtained, and that these changes will alter instruction and student learning.  The Board supports access for students to rich information resources.  Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees in the Information Age.  To enhance teaching and learning, electronic resources will be used only:

• To support the curriculum of school and the state of Missouri.
• To provide additional opportunities focusing on information retrieval, searching strategies, research and critical thinking skills.
• To promote lifelong learning.

Toward these ends, it is important that students are able to access and fully utilize the resources the Internet and other networking technologies offer.  Webb City Public Schools teachers and staff are aware of their responsibility to closely monitor students while they are online.  Each school has filter software in place to help prevent access to inappropriate content.  Improper use of school computers and computer network may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary and or legal action.  Improper use of the network includes but is not limited to:

• Sending or viewing offensive messages or pictures
• Threatening, harassing, insulting or attacking others
• Damaging computers or networks
• Allowing another person to use passwords/user IDs
• Willful introduction of “viruses” or other disruptive/destructive programs into the district network

Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to have access to the Internet for school purposes, should notify the school office in writing as soon as possible.  Questions about the benefits of this program or about the safety measures in place, should be directed to the  building principal.

 

Corridor Courtesy 

Students are to keep the hallways open to traffic by walking to the right.  Avoid standing in groups.  Pass through the hallways quietly and be considerate of others.  Discard trash in the containers provided and keep the school clean by picking up paper in the halls.

Textbooks 

All textbooks and workbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year.  Reasonable wear is expected as a result of daily use, but the textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully.  Fines are charged based on the principal or teacher's judgment for abuse and misuse.  Students will be required to pay for any school textbooks or workbooks lost or damaged.   

 

Lockers and Book Bags 

Each student is assigned a locker for the storage of books and equipment.  Book bags are prohibited in the classroom.  It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/her locker in good order at all times.  Students who choose to use his/her own lock will be required to leave a copy of the combination or a duplicate key in the office.  Lockers remain the property of the school and school officials reserve the right to inspect the lockers at any time.  Periodic inspections will be made by the principal to see that the lockers are kept neat and in order.  Students are not to tamper with another locker or give his/her combination to another person. In most cases, students will share a locker with another person.

 

Student Progress

The individual student provides the best link between the classroom and the parent.  Each student should meet the responsibility of keeping his/her parents informed as to his/her day-to-day progress in school. 

Grading System 

Grades A, B, C, and D are passing.  "A" indicates exceptionally fine work; "B" represents better than average work; "C" indicates average work: and "D" indicates poor work.  A grade of "F" indicates failure.  The grade given at the end of the semester is a cumulative grade for that semester and is the one which is recorded on the permanent record of each student. 

 

Grade Cards 

Grade cards are issued every nine weeks to notify parents of student progress.  The grade cards are the property of the students and are not to be returned to the school.  A permanent record is kept on each student by the school.  Report cards will not be distributed to students who owe financial obligations. 

 

 

Interscholastic Activities

Extracurricular Activities 

Webb City Junior High School students will participate in football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, cheerleading, dance, cross-country, softball, and track.  To be eligible to participate in these sports, each student must be a good school citizen and meet all the requirements of the Missouri State High School Activities Association.  All athletic practices are scheduled outside the school day and are supervised and coached by qualified staff members. General requirements for participating in junior high school athletics are as follows: 

1.  Must have proper attitude toward the sport, coach, and other teammates. 

2.  Must be prompt in reporting for all practice sessions and games. 

3.  Must be willing to follow instructions and to put forth enough personal effort to benefit the team as a whole. 

4.  Must display personal conduct at all times that will mold good character for the individual and build good will for the school and community. 

5.  Must have taken a physical examination during the current school year and have it on file prior to participating. 

6.  Must be covered by health and accident insurance.

7.  Students absent during more than two blocks of the day are ineligible to participate without prior administrative approval.

Activity Physical Examinations and Insurance 

The MSHSAA requires that all students who participate in activities sanctioned under their guidelines have a current physical examination, concussion form and proof of accident insurance on file in the principal's office.  Physical exams are valid if they were taken after February 1 of the previous school year or during the current school year.  Insurance applications may be secured at the Principal's office.

Cheerleading 

Tryouts for cheerleaders are held each spring.  Cheerleaders are selected on the basis of teacher evaluation and ability.  Outstanding school citizenship, enthusiasm, school spirit, personality, knowledge of cheers and jumps, ability to cooperate with others and grades are all important in the selection of cheerleaders.  The cheerleading tryouts are closed to everyone except the students trying out, sponsors and judges.  Each student trying out must meet all requirements for participation in extracurricular activities

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in music or athletic competitions, a student may not fail more than one class each nine week period.  A student may not miss school time to participate in an activity or competition if they have missed school six days with sporadic attendance during each nine-week period or ten days in a semester.  

 

WCJH School Attendance Expectations (Athletic Eligibility)

Students must abide by the following attendance regulations:

• Students must be in class for at least two blocks of the regular school day to participate in after school activities, including games and practices. 
• Students that are blended “seated”  for two blocks or less, must be in class the entirety of their scheduled blocks to participate in after school activities, including games and practices. 
• Students who miss any class period and have an UNEXCUSED absence or truancy will be ineligible to participate in practice or games. Parents will have until 2:00pm on the day of the missed class to excuse the absence.  If this is done after 2:00 pm, the student will be ineligible to participate that day.  Parents can email pweaver@wcr7.org , or leave a message for the attendance secretary. 
• For activities that occur on non-attendance days, eligibility will be based on the last attendance day prior to the activity.
• In the event there is an absence that cannot be avoided such as a family emergency or special circumstance, parents should contact junior high school administration for approval. 

 

WEBB CITY ATHLETICS

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT 

Creating a Positive, Safe, and Fun Environment for Our Athletes

Scholastic sports are designed to promote physical fitness, teamwork, character building, and fun. As a spectator, your behavior at these events directly impacts the athlete's experience. By participating in this event, you are agreeing to uphold the following standards of conduct.

1. Respect and Sportsmanship

• Model Integrity: Treat all players, coaches, officials, opponents, and spectators with respect and courtesy regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability.
• Support Officials: Respect the officials and their authority during games. Never question, discuss, or confront coaches or referees.
• Positive Cheering: Cheer for all players, applaud good plays by both teams, and completely refrain from booing, taunting, or using profane language. It is never okay for a spectator to direct negative comments at a player from another team.

2. Athlete-Centric Focus

• Prioritize Well-being: Place athletes' emotional and physical well-being ahead of any personal desire to win.
• Encourage Effort: Focus on praise and encouragement. Never yell at, mock, or ridicule a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Trust Coaching Staff to Guide Your Player: Refrain from shouting instructions from the sidelines. Sideline coaching confuses players and contradicts official team strategies.

3. Safety and Environment

• Maintain Distance: Stay in the designated spectator area. Do not enter the playing field, or court during games or practices.
• Healthy Atmosphere: All sporting events are completely free of alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and illegal drugs.
• Resolve Conflict Privately: Address concerns with the athletic director and coaches privately, at least 24 hours after a game, rather than on the field in front of children. 

Consequences of Misconduct

Failure to follow this code may result in verbal warnings,  removal from the facility without reimbursement, or suspension from attending future games. Let's work together to keep sporting events positive.

***Reminder: Phone or face to face meetings are the appropriate method for addressing concerns. Inappropriate or demeaning comments - including digital comments, do not reinforce a positive environment where our student athletes can thrive.

 

Student Council 

The purposes of the Webb City Junior High School Student Council are to assist in carrying out the policies of the school administration; to create understanding among the students, faculty, and administration: to develop character and leadership; and to contribute service to the school.   

National Junior Honor Society 

The National Junior Honor Society was chartered at Webb City Junior High School December 21, 1959, for the purpose of creating an enthusiasm for scholarship, promoting worthy leadership, stimulating a desire to render service, and encouraging the development of character among students. 

School Dances 

Junior High School dances are closed dances and only seventh and eighth graders enrolled in Webb City Junior High School are permitted to attend these dances.   

Accident Insurance

The school does not provide insurance for students who are injured on school property during routine educational programs or activities.  If the student does not have any type of medical coverage and would be interested in obtaining a low cost accident policy, forms may be obtained at the Principal's office.

 

Visitors 

Parents/guardians  are welcome to visit Webb City Junior High School at any time.  Student safety is our top priority.  To ensure the safety of students and staff, all visitors must check in at the office and receive a visitor badge.  Students of school age from other schools are not allowed to visit Webb City Junior High School unless they have previously been enrolled in our school the past school year and have approval from the Principal.  Younger siblings should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians may make appointments for conferences with teachers, the guidance counselor, or the principal by contacting the Junior High School office.

 

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL—USE AND/OR POSSESSION:  The use and/or possession of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, stimulants, or hallucinogens of any type in any school facility, on school property, or in conjunction with a school-sponsored activity is expressly prohibited.  Controlled substances are confiscated & offenders are subject to legal prosecution.  The School Resource Officer and/or the Juvenile Office will be contacted.

First Offense: 8 Days Suspension and referral to Superintendent for up to 90 day suspension 

Subsequent Offenses: Referral to the Superintendent for possible expulsion for the remainder of the semester.

 

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL- SELLING/BUYING/DISTRIBUTION:  The distribution and/or transfer of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, stimulants, or hallucinogens of any type in any school facility, on any school property, or in conjunction with any school-sponsored activity is expressly prohibited.  Controlled substances will be confiscated and offenders will be subject to legal prosecution.  The School Resource Officer and/or the Juvenile Office will be contacted.

First Offense: Suspension from school for 8 Days and referral to Superintendent for up to 180 day suspension

Subsequent Offenses:  Suspension from school for 8 Days and referral to Superintendent for up to 180 day suspension

 

FIGHTING:  Fighting is defined as physical and/or verbal abuse, or other acts of violence where both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or physically.  Students are expected to seek nonviolent means of solving disputes.  If physical confrontation is anticipated, students are to seek assistance from an administrator or teacher. The School Resource officer and/or the Juvenile office will be contacted.

First Offense: 5 Days Suspension.

Second Offense: 8 Days Suspension. 

Third Offense:             Refer to Superintendent for long -term suspension

*Students using a cell phone/device for the purpose of recording a fight or other act  of violence will receive a 

suspension of three school days.

 

HARASSMENT:  Words and/or actions directed toward an individual, which intimidates and/or harasses that individual based on a person’s sex, race, religion or ethnic origins are considered harassment. The School Resource officer and/or the Juvenile office may be contacted.

First Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

Subsequent Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

 

THEFT: The acceptance, possession, purchase, taking an/or transfer of property belonging to another student is forbidden.  Offenders are subject to legal prosecution and/or suspension.The School Resource officer and/or the Juvenile office may be contacted.

First Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent
Subsequent Offenses: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

 

THROWING OBJECTS: Throwing objects of any kind will not be permitted.

First Offense:     After School Detention/1 Day ISS

Second Offense: 3 Days ISS

Third Offense:             3 Days OSS

 

TOBACCO/VAPE DEVICES (POSSESSION/USE OF): The possession of tobacco or vape devices, of any type is not permitted in school buildings, on school premises, or at school-sponsored activities.  Smoking paraphernalia, lighters, matches, etc confiscated. 

First Offense: 3 Days ISS and referral to vape prevention class

Second Offense: 3 Days OSS

Third Offense: 5 Days OSS

Fourth Offense: Referral to Superintendent for possible long term referral

 

VERBAL THREATS/VERBAL ASSAULT:  Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gestures that create a reasonable fear of physical injury or property damage

First Offense: ISS/OSS

Second Offense: ISS/OSS

Third Offense: OSS, possible referral to Superintendent

 

WEAPONS/GUNS:  The Board of Education recognizes the need to assure, to the best of its ability, the maximum safety of its students from all forms of violence and/or potential harm caused by guns and other weapons.  Any student who brings a firearm, or other dangerous weapon to school, or school sponsored activities, shall be suspended from school for a period of not less than one year.  In order to assure compliance with Federal and/or Missouri State Laws related to the suspension of students, the Superintendent of Schools shall recommend to the Board of Education any necessary modification of this policy on a case-by-case basis.  (Adopted 5-9-95)

 

Prohibited Items

Tobacco 

The use of tobacco and vape devices is a serious health hazard to students.  The use of tobacco or vape devices by students on school property is prohibited.  Repeated offenses may result in long-term suspensions.

 

Illegal Drugs and Alcohol 

The use of illegal drugs and alcohol is deemed to be wrong and harmful.  The use, possession, distribution, transfer, ad/or sale of alcohol, narcotic or noxious substances, counterfeit drugs, depressants, drug paraphernalia, stimulants, or hallucinogens of any type in any school facility, on any school property, or in conjunction with any school sponsored activity is expressly prohibited.  Controlled substances will be confiscated and offenders are subject to legal prosecution. 

•First Offense:  8-day suspension

•Second Offense:  A referral to the superintendent will be made for possible suspension for the remainder of the semester. 

This policy is mandatory for all students in the Webb City R-7 School District. 

 

Weapons 

The Board of Education recognizes the need to assure, to the best of its ability, the maximum safety of its students from all forms of violence and/or potential harm caused by guns and other weapons.  Any student, who brings a firearm or other dangerous weapon to school, or school-sponsored activities, shall be suspended from school for a period of not less than one year.  In order to assure compliance with the Federal and/or Missouri State Laws related to the suspension of students, the Superintendent of Schools shall recommend to the Board of Education any necessary modification of this policy on a case-by-case basis (Adopted 5-9-95) 

 

 

Discipline 

One of the most important lessons education should teach is discipline.  It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness, and efficiency.  It is the key to good conduct and proper consideration for other people. With an understanding of the purposes of discipline in a school, students may form a correct attitude toward it, and not only do their part in making the school an effective place of learning, but develop the habit of self-restraint which will help them mature as young adults.  It is impossible for teaching and learning to take place in a classroom unless good order is maintained.  Students are reminded that they must adhere to a code of good behavior not only for their own benefit, but for the benefit of others as well.  Students should behave in a manner that will be a credit to Webb City Junior High School, their families, and our community.

 

Consequences

Detention: Students may be assigned after school detention as a consequence for misconduct.  Students are expected to bring homework to detention and will be required to work on their homework.  Detention time is from 2:50 - 3:40. Additional detention will be assigned for the first missed detention.  Each infraction to follow will result in in-school suspension or out of school suspension. Students accumulating consecutive detention assignments in excess of eight days may not be assigned detention as a consequence for inappropriate behavior.  These students will be assigned in-school suspension.

Student Conference:  A formal conference is held between the student and one or more school officials.  During this conference, the student must agree to correct his/her behavior.  

Parent Involvement:  Parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) are notified of disciplinary action by telephone, personal contact, or letter.  A conference may be conducted between the student, his/her parent(s), a school administrator and/or teacher, as appropriate. 

Referral to Counselor:  Students may be required to meet with a school counselor on a periodic basis.  The counselor will advise students on ways of improving his/her behavior.  The counselor may recommend special projects including reading, attending seminars, etc.

Deprivation of Privileges:  Extracurricular activities are special privileges offered to enhance the student’s overall learning experience.  Other benefits, such as driving to school, riding buses to and from home are also privileges, not rights.  Any or all of these privileges may be revoked.

In-School Suspension (ISS):  In school suspension can be assigned for a variety of reasons and can be anywhere from 1-8 days.  Lunch will be provided for students during their stay in ISS. While here students will work on completing their assigned work for their classes. 

Suspension/Expulsion - The Webb City R-7 Board of Education authorizes summary suspension or expulsion of pupils by principals of the schools of the district for a period not to exceed ten days and by the superintendent for a period not to exceed one semester for such conduct which is prejudicial to good order and discipline in schools or which tends to impair the morale or good conduct of the pupils. 

In suspension cases the student will be informed either orally or in writing as to why the suspension is being imposed; will have a chance to respond to the charges and impending suspension; and the right to appeal the suspension to the superintendent.  Before the student is reinstated after a suspension, a conference with their parents or guardian may be required. 

In case of a suspension by the superintendent for more than ten days, the pupil or his/her parents or others having his/her custodial care may appeal the decision of the superintendent to the Board.  In the event of an appeal to the Board, the superintendent shall promptly transmit to the Board of Education a full report in writing of the facts relating to the suspension, the action taken by him and the reasons therefore.  The Board, upon request, shall grant a hearing to the appealing party as soon as is practicable. 

In case of a proposed expulsion, a hearing will be held at a designated date and time with the Board of Education.  At the hearing, the Board shall consider the evidence and statements which the parties present, and will render a decision based upon the evidence presented. 

During any of the above suspensions or expulsion the student may not participate in any school activity or remain on school property during the school day. 

Corporal Punishment - The Webb City School District maintains that corporal punishment is permitted where there is reason to believe it will be helpful in maintaining discipline or in the development of the child's character and power of self-control.  Corporal punishment is only used with the approval of a parent or guardian.  

 

BEHAVIOR RULES  

 

To ensure that the environment at WCJH is the best possible climate for learning, the staff and administration have established high standards for student conduct (Cardinal Codes):  Safe Environment, Appropriate Conversation, Positive Public Behavior, Classroom Manners, Getting Along, and Caring for Property.

 

Although it is impossible to predict all behavior concerns, the following list of violations and consequences provides a guideline for students and parents.   Final decisions, however, regarding the definition of misconduct and/or its consequences are made by the administration.  Conduct violations accumulate throughout the year, not the semester.    

 

ARSON: Starting or attempting to start a fire, or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.

First Offense: 8 Days Suspension and referral to Superintendent

 

ASSAULT AND BATTERY:  A sudden, vigorous physical or verbal attack, which attempts to injure and/or cause injury to another student or to staff member, is considered assault and/or battery.  Failure to stop fighting after a fight has been broken up or continuing to fight when the other person can not or does not defend herself or himself can also be considered assault and/or battery.  The School Resource Officer and/or the Juvenile Office will be contacted.

First Offense: 5 Days Suspension

Second Offense: 8 Days Suspension

Third Offense:             Refer to Superintendent for long -term suspension

 

*ISS is an appropriate discipline, based upon situational context

 

BULLYING: The District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of bullying or intimidation by students toward District personnel or students on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in a school related context.  Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict physical, emotional or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.  

 

Bullying occurs when a student:

• Communicates with another by any means including telephone, writing or via electronic communications, intention to intimidate, or inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose, or 

 

• Physically contacts another person with the intent to intimidate or to inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose.  Physical contact does not require physical touching, although touching may be included.

Students who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to the following consequences depending on factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of behavior, number of incidents, etc. 

 

Consequences:  Loss of privileges, classroom detention, conference with teacher, parents contacted, conference with Principal, in school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion and law enforcement contact. Bullying report could also be sent to superintendents. 

 

BEHAVIOR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:  The behavior of students at school activities, including school dances, has a direct bearing on the reputation of our students, school, and community. Virtual students attending school activities are subject to loss of privileges, including attending school events if misconduct occurs.  Approval will be at the administration’s discretion.  Any student suspended from school will not be allowed to attend school activities during the time of suspension.  The students causing problems may be asked to leave the activity and may also be subject to the following:

First Offense:         Administration discretion

Second Offense:        Administration discretion

Third Offense:           Ban from all school activities for the year

 

CELL PHONES/EAR BUDS:  Cell phones and personal communication devices are not to be seen, heard or used from 7:38am-2:45pm in accordance with Missouri law.  Bluetooth earbuds are not allowed.  Wired headphones may be used with teacher permission for learning purposes only.

First Offense:  Lunch Detention

Second Offense:  1 ISS

Third Offense: 3 ISS

4th Offense:   5 ISS

Other: Administration discretion

 

CARRYING BAGS: Students may not carry bags of any type in the halls or classrooms except to study hall.  Bags should be stored in lockers during school hours.

First Offense: Logged Warning

Second Offense: Lunch Detention

Third Offense: After School Detention

Other: ISS

 

CHEATING:  Using, submitting, or attempting to obtain data or

answers dishonestly, by deceit, or by means other than those authorized by the teacher is not permitted.

First Offense: Teacher collects paper, marks a zero for the work, and notifies the office through a discipline referral form.

Second Offense: After School Detention, Alternative assignment or zero on all work (teacher discretion).

Third Offense: 1 Day ISS

Other: 3 Day ISS/OSS

 

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:  Students are not to disrupt classes or cause disturbances in the school.  In addition, students should not run, push, shove or engage in horseplay.

First Offense: Lunch Detention

Second Offense: After School Detention/ISS for specific block

Third Offense: 1 Day ISS

Fourth Offense: 3 Days ISS

Fifth Offense: OSS

 

CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION:  Students are expected to participate in activities, assignments, etc., in each class.  Students who fail to participate or who are not prepared to participate in study hall and/or mandatory tutoring will be referred to the office:

First Offense: Lunch Detention

Second Offense: After School Detention/1 Block ISS

Third Offense: 1 Day ISS

Other: 3 Days ISS

 

COMPUTER CONTRACT VIOLATIONS and/or COMPUTER CRIME: 

Any student found to be in violation of the acceptable use policy signed by the parent and student (pg. 23-26) may be subject to the following consequences:

Restricted or loss of privileges, after school detention(s), conference with teacher/counselor/principal, parents contacted, out of school suspension, and possible contact with law enforcement. Any restitution may also be required

First Offense: After School Detention/1 Block ISS

Second Offense: 1 Day ISS

Third Offense: 1 Week After School Detention

Other: 3 Days ISS/OSS

 

DAMAGING/DEFACING PROPERTY/VANDALISM:  Any student who causes destruction or damage to property may be required to pay for damages and/or may be subject to legal prosecution.

First Offense: Restitution and ISS or OSS

Subsequent Offense: Restitution and ISS or OSS, Juvenile Office contact

 

DISRESPECT:  Any act of disrespect toward a school employee is prohibited.

First Offense:             5 Days Suspension

Second Offense: 8 Days Suspension

Third Offense: Referral to the Superintendent for possible suspension for the remainder of the semester.

 

DRESS CODE VIOLATION:  Students violating the dress code will be subject to the following consequences:

First Offense:           Logged Warning/Change

Second Offense: Lunch Detention/ISS

Third Offense: After School Detention(s)/ISS

Fourth Offense: 3 Days ISS

 

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL—USE AND/OR POSSESSION:  The use and/or possession of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, stimulants, or hallucinogens of any type in any school facility, on school property, or in conjunction with a school-sponsored activity is expressly prohibited.  Controlled substances are confiscated & offenders are subject to legal prosecution.  The School Resource Officer and/or the Juvenile Office will be contacted.

First Offense: 8 Days Suspension and referral to Superintendent for up to 90 day suspension 

Subsequent Offenses: Referral to the Superintendent for possible expulsion for the remainder of the semester.

 

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL- SELLING/BUYING/DISTRIBUTION:  The distribution and/or transfer of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, stimulants, or hallucinogens of any type in any school facility, on any school property, or in conjunction with any school-sponsored activity is expressly prohibited.  Controlled substances will be confiscated and offenders will be subject to legal prosecution.  The School Resource Officer and/or the Juvenile Office will be contacted.

First Offense: Suspension from school for 8 Days and referral to Superintendent for up to 180 day suspension

Subsequent Offenses:  Suspension from school for 8 Days and referral to Superintendent for up to 180 day suspension

 

FIGHTING:  Fighting is defined as physical and/or verbal abuse, or other acts of violence where both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or physically.  Students are expected to seek nonviolent means of solving disputes.  If physical confrontation is anticipated, students are to seek assistance from an administrator or teacher. The School Resource officer and/or the Juvenile office will be contacted.

First Offense: 5 Days Suspension.

Second Offense: 8 Days Suspension. 

Third Offense:             Refer to Superintendent for long -term suspension

*Students using a cell phone/device for the purpose of recording a fight or other act  of violence will receive a suspension of three school days.

 

FOOD/DRINKS: The cafeteria is the only designated area for the consumption of food and/or beverages.  They are not to be consumed in hallways, classrooms, or buses.  Food may be delivered to students at school by parents/contacts only. Food service delivery workers will not be permitted entrance to the school.

First Offense:             Warning

Second Offense: Lunch Detention

Third Offense:             After School Detention(s)

Fourth Offense: 1 Day ISS

 

HARASSMENT:  Words and/or actions directed toward an individual, which intimidates and/or harasses that individual based on a person’s sex, race, religion or ethnic origins are considered harassment. The School Resource officer and/or the Juvenile office may be contacted.

First Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

Subsequent Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

INAPPROPRIATE/DISRUPTIVE LANGUAGE: Includes verbal, written, or symbolic speech which materially and substantially disrupts class, school activities, transportation, or school functions.

First Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

Subsequent Offenses: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent 

 

DEMEANING/HATE LANGUAGE: Use of hate language to demean other persons due to the race, gender, disability, natural origin, or religious beliefs. 

First Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

Subsequent Offenses: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent        

 

INSUBORDINATION:  Students who do not obey teachers, principals and other personnel are considered to be insubordinate.

First Offense: After School Detention(s)/1 Day ISS

Second Offense: 3 Days ISS

Third Offense:             3 Days OSS

 

ID CARDS: Students must have picture identification cards to eat lunch, check out library materials, attend dances, etc.  The first ID card is distributed at the beginning of the year at no charge; the first replacement card costs $1; every replacement after that is $3 per card. Students may receive discipline including but not limited to a conference with administration or detention/ISS.

 

MISSING DETENTION:  Students are expected to attend all assigned detentions.  With principal permission prior to the day of detention, students may reschedule no more than one detention per semester.  Consequences for missing detention are listed below:

Missing After School Detention: 

1st offense:  rescheduled 

2nd offense:  2 After School Detentions

3rd Offense:  ISS

*IF STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO LEAVE DETENTION, THEY MAY BE SUSPENDED 3 DAYS

*Students who owe after school detention time will remain in lunch detention until it is served. 

 

INCENDIARY DEVICES OR FIREWORKS:  Possessing, displaying or using matches, lighters or other devices used to start fires unless required as part of an educational exercise and supervised by district staff; possessing or using fireworks

First Offense: Consequences up to and including student conference, detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

Subsequent Offenses: Consequences up to and including student conference, detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

 

PROFANITY: Any obscenity, obscene gesture, swearing, cursing, whether verbal or written,  

is not permitted.

First Offense:  After School Detention/One Day ISS

Second Offense: After School Detentions (up to one week)

Third Offense:             3 Days ISS

Fourth Offense: 3 Days OSS

 

PROFANITY DIRECTED TOWARD STAFF:

First Offense:  8 Days OSS

Second Offense: 8 Days of Out-of School Suspension with a referral to the superintendent for a long-term suspension (Up to 180 days)

 

PDA (PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION): Students may hold hands.  Hugging, kissing, or any bodily contact is prohibited.

First Offense:  Student conference/Lunch Detention

Second Offense: Parent notification/Lunch Detention

Third Offense:             After School Detention/One Day ISS 

Fourth Offense: After School Detention(s)/3 Days ISS

 

INAPPROPRIATE DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND/OR POSSESSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT, VULGAR OR VIOLENT MATERIAL:  Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography or depictions of nudity, violence or explicit death or injury. The School Resource Officer and Juvenile Office will be contacted.

First Offense: ISS/OSS and possible referral to Superintendent

Subsequent Offense: OSS and possible referral to Superintendent

SEXUAL ACTIVITY: Consensual acts of sex or consensual simulations of sex including, but not limited to, intercourse or oral or manual stimulation.

First Offense: 8 Days OSS with possible referral to the Superintendent

Subsequence Offense: 8 Days OSS with possible referral to the Superintendent
 

TARDINESS:   Students are allowed five tardies per semester.  Each time a student is tardy to a class, the tardy is recorded in PowerSchool.  A referral will be issued for the 6th tardy and for each subsequent tardy:

First Office Referral:       Lunch Detention

All Other Referrals:   After School Detention(s)/ISS

 

THEFT: The acceptance, possession, purchase, taking an/or transfer of property belonging to another student is forbidden.  Offenders are subject to legal prosecution and/or suspension.The School Resource officer and/or the Juvenile office may be contacted.

First Offense: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent
Subsequent Offenses: Consequences up to and including detention, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent

 

THROWING OBJECTS: Throwing objects of any kind will not be permitted.

First Offense:     After School Detention/1 Day ISS

Second Offense: 3 Days ISS

Third Offense:             3 Days OSS

 

TOBACCO/VAPE DEVICES (POSSESSION/USE OF): The possession of tobacco or vape devices, of any type is not permitted in school buildings, on school premises, or at school-sponsored activities.  Smoking paraphernalia, lighters, matches, etc confiscated. 

First Offense: 3 Days ISS and referral to vape prevention class

Second Offense: 3 Days OSS

Third Offense: 5 Days OSS

Fourth Offense: Referral to Superintendent for possible long term referral

 

TRUANCY:  Truancy is defined as being absent from school or class without the knowledge of parent(s), teachers, and/or principals.  A student who leaves school without checking out properly through the office is considered truant.  Students are assigned detention for truancy according to the number of days missed.  The opportunity for make-up work is forfeited in the case of truancy.  Students who participate in any type of organized “skip day” are considered truant and subject to appropriate disciplinary action.  

First Offense: 3 After School Detentions/1 Day ISS

Second Offense: 3 Days ISS

Third Offense: 3 Days OSS

 

 

Dress and Personal Appearance

All aspects of dress and personal appearance are extremely important in developing the best atmosphere for educational attainment.  Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed at all times.  Dress and appearance must not present health or safety hazards, be indecent, disruptive, distracting, or inappropriate for the classroom.  Although final decisions as to the appropriateness of dress and personal appearance is determined by school officials, the following rules serve as guidelines:

 

1. Shoes must be worn at all times.
2. Shorts are not acceptable. Length of trousers and slacks must fall at least below the calf.  
3. Head coverings in the building are not acceptable.
4. Attire must be worn in the manner for which it was designed and must be free of obscene or suggestive markings, advertisements of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, and/or other products deemed inappropriate by school officials.
5. Halter tops, spaghetti-strapped tops, transparent blouses/shirts, lingerie or lingerie-look outer attire, backless apparel, or items that fail to conform to accepted standards of modesty and good taste are not acceptable.  
6. All tops must have enough length to extend beyond the waistband of pants/skirts at all times. Sleeveless shirts must have modest armholes.  Tops must have at least 2-inch straps.
7. Dresses and/or skirts must be to the knee.
8. The wearing of any attire in a manner that suggests gang association is not acceptable.
9. Holes in jeans should be covered with patches or leggings under the jeans.  
10. Tight fitting pants, such as athletic leggings and fitted joggers are acceptable as long as the top extends to the thighs on all sides.  The pants should not be see-through in any way. 

 

 ** Masks worn due to COVID must be school appropriate, as determined by administration, and must adhere to school dress code rules.  

 

STUDENTS VIOLATING THE DRESS CODE ARE REQUIRED TO CHANGE AND ARE UNEXCUSED FOR THAT TIME PERIOD.  DETENTION MAY ALSO BE ASSIGNED.

 

 

Health Services

The health program, administered by the school nurse, is one of preventive and emergency care.  Students who are injured or become ill at school will be sent to the office located in the main junior high building.  If the illness is considered to be of such a nature that the student should go home, the student's parents will be informed by telephone.

The school nurse may exclude children from school for the following:  head lice, ringworm, pink eye, impetigo, any unidentifiable rash, or a fever of 99.8 degrees or above. Students are reminded to secure a pass from the principal's office before going home when becoming ill at school.

It is very important that parents/guardians keep the school informed of current address and telephone numbers.  TWO emergency numbers must be listed on the student’s PowerSchool account.  If parents/guardians do not have a telephone, they should make arrangements with a relative or neighbor to be a designated contact. 

In case of serious accident or illness and the student's parents/guardians cannot be located, the student will be taken to the doctor or hospital of preference which is indicated on his/her health form. 

 

Medication Administration Policy

Students in grades 7-12 may bring medication with them to school provided these guidelines are followed:

• Only one day's dose may be brought at a time.

• Medication must be in a properly labeled container.
• Students must have in his/her possession a signed note from the parent or guardian giving permission to take it.  The note should include the name of the medication, dosage and time to be taken.

If a student needs to take prescription medication on a daily basis at school, there needs to be forms filled out by a physician as well as a parent or guardian.  Parents/guardians should contact the school nurse so arrangements can be made that meet the child's needs.  

Disciplinary action will be taken for those students who do not follow the medication administration policies.  Please contact the school nurse with any questions

 

Guidance

The purpose of the guidance services is to help each student in his social, educational, and personal development.  Conferences with students receive first consideration of the counselor's time and are scheduled whenever necessary.  The counselor may assist the student as follows: 

1.  Recommend materials that the student may use to improve his study habits. 

2.  Help plan the student's schedule and school program. 

3.  Offer aid in problems of adjustment. 

The counselor also administers the guidance testing program.

Schedule Changes 

Students make their course selections for the coming school year during the spring semester.  Parents and the school guidance counselor must approve students’ requests for classes. After the course selection has been made and approved, it cannot be changed.  Schedules may be changed only at the discretion of the administration, the guidance counselor, or when extenuating circumstances necessitate the need for a change. 

Cardinal Time

To learn best, adolescents need to feel connected; to feel a sense of personal relationship with the teacher; and to feel known and recognized as individuals.  The Cardinal Time homeroom program, through its diverse activities, provides an opportunity for students to build connections with other students and their advisor.  Group as well as individual activities, are centered on monthly life skills themes.

Goals of Cardinal Time

•To help students develop positive relationships through experiences that utilize a group’s dynamics.

•To provide an environment and activities that foster bonding with their homeroom group so that students feel accepted and valued by their teachers and peers.

•To raise student awareness of good citizenship by providing opportunities for meaningful contributions to their school and community.

•To improve communication between home and school

 

 

SCHOOL BUS:  Behavior on school buses is governed by all of the rules described within the attendance and behavioral rules section of this handbook.  The local administration has a measure of responsibility in training pupils to be good bus passengers and observing certain rules for good discipline and safety.  The following regulations for pupil safety will serve as guidelines:

1. The driver is in charge of the pupils and the bus.  Pupils must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully.
2. Pupils must be on time; the bus cannot wait beyond its regular schedule for those who are tardy.
3. Pupils should never stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
4. Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.
5. Classroom conduct is to be observed by pupils while riding the bus, except for ordinary conversation.
6. Pupils must not at any time extend arms or head out of the bus window.
7. Pupils must not try to get on or off the bus or move about within the bus while it is in motion.
8. Pupils must observe directions of the driver and supervisory personnel when leaving the bus.  When crossing in front of the bus, pupils should be at least 10 feet from the bus to be seen by the driver and cross only when the driver signals.
9. Any damage to the bus should be reported to the driver at once.
10. Students shall not get off the bus other than at their regular boarding place unless the driver and the principal receive a note or phone call from the student’s parent.  
11. No profane or loud language is allowed.
12. No fighting or scuffling is allowed.  Keep hands off others.
13. Water, snow, or ice shall not be permitted on the bus.
14. No objects should be thrown, flipped or shot on the bus.
15. Students cannot save seats for others.
16. No animals are to be brought on the bus.
17. No weapons shall be permitted on the school bus.
18. The bus driver may assign students seats.
19. No electronic devices are to be used on the bus.
20. No solicitation (fund raising) is allowed on the bus.
21. Spitting is prohibited on the bus.
22. Gum must be disposed of in trash containers, not on the floor.
23. Students are prohibited from eating or drinking on the bus.
24. Any parent/guardian will be held financially responsible for any vandalism or damage caused by his/her child. 

Remember:   The transportation system is a service, not a right. Violation of the rules may result in losing this privilege. 

 

Bus transportation is provided to all students according to bus routes approved by the Board of Education.  Maintenance of proper behavior of all students when being transported to and from school and on school activities is required.  Students who misbehave on school buses may be issued a referral, which serves as notification of the infraction and disciplinary action taken.  Students who receive one referral will visit the office to discuss bus behavior.  Students who receive two referrals will be denied transportation privileges for 5 days.  Students who receive three referrals will be denied transportation privileges for 8 days.  Students who receive four referrals will be denied transportation privileges for the remainder of the semester/year.  It is requested that all parents are cooperative with school officials to assure a safe and orderly transportation program.

 

Lunch Program 

The Junior High School cafeteria is located on the East end of the building.  The lunch period is closed and students are encouraged to eat a well-balanced hot lunch at school. Students should bring money in an envelope with their name and the amount enclosed on the front to the office to be deposited in their lunch account.  Students may also bring their lunches to school.  However, all eating is to be done in the school cafeteria, and food may not be taken from this area. There is no provision for more than one lunch charge.

   Administration may take students outside after eating lunch, weather permitting.  Proper conduct during this time is very important to prevent accidents from occurring.  

 

Food Service 

Meal Prices and Charges

Meal prices shall be established annually by the Board of Education in accordance with law.

 

Unless meals are provided at no charge, the district expects students and employees to pay for meals prior to or at the time of receipt.  We do realize extenuating circumstances exist, and those will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

 

         The following are meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year.

         Breakfast        One free breakfast offered for all students K-12       

Student lunch K-6 $3.20

Student Lunch 7-12 $3.40

Student Reduced Lunch K-12 $0.40

Extra Entree K-8 $1.75

Extra Entree 9-12 $2.00

         Extra Milk K-12      $0.60

         Adult Lunch  $4.65

Adult Extra Entree $2.00

  Adult Breakfast $2.50

Student Guest Breakfast $2.25

Student Guest Lunch K-6 $3.20

Student Guest Lunch 7-12 $3.40

Adult Guest Lunch $4.65

 

MEDIA NOTICE

While students are participating in school activities, their pictures may be taken and placed in the school or local newspaper, local television, or on the school website and social media pages.  If the parents or guardians of a child do not want this to be the case, they should contact the school office to make their wishes known.

 

Release of Student Information

It is the belief of the Webb City R-7 School District that every effort should be made to protect the safety, security and privacy of all students served.  To that end every effort will be made to not disclose personally identifiable information relative to any student without authorization from the one authorized to make that decision; a court order or other legal mandate(s).

Certain directory information, however, will be released unless the school district is notified in writing to the contrary:

Names and pictures of students in conjunction with participation in officially recognized activities and sports, information relative to the student’s weight, height (in appropriate athletic programs) and grade level, degrees, honors and awards received; the names of parents in conjunction with recognition of student performance, degrees, honors, and awards received.

Additionally, under Section 9528 of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, student’s names, addresses and telephones must be made accessible to a military recruiter and/or institutions of higher education (post-secondary educational institutions) unless the school district is notified to the contrary.  Under the Federal Family Rights and Privacy Act, parents may opt out of this requirement.  Any parent, or student eighteen years of age or older, may notify the school of their desire to opt out of this requirement such directory information will not be made available to a military recruiter and/or institutions of higher education (post-secondary educational institutions).  Notifications shall state the name of the student, date of student’s birth, date submitted and original signature of person making the request.

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the District to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation.  The School District prohibits any and all forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation.

It shall be a violation of District policy for any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to harass or unlawfully discriminate against a student through conduct of a sexual nature, or regarding race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation as defined by this Policy.

It shall also be violation of District policy for any teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to tolerate sexual harassment or harassment because of a student’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation, as defined by this Policy, by a student, teacher, administrator, other school personnel, or by any third parties who are participating in, observing, or otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the School District.

For the purposes of this Policy, the term "school personnel" includes school board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject to the supervision and control of the District.

The school system will act to promptly investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of unlawful harassment or unlawful discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation; to promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further harassment or discrimination; and, if it determines that unlawful harassment or discrimination occurred, to promptly and appropriately discipline any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel who is found to have violated this Policy, and/or to take other appropriate action reasonably calculated to end the harassment/discrimination.

 

DISTRICT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

     Students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment with Webb City R-7 School District have the right to file a formal complaint alleging noncompliance with regulations outlined in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

 

     It shall be a violation of District policy for any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to harass or unlawfully discriminate against a student through conduct of a sexual nature, or regarding race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or perceived sexual orientation as defined by the Policy.

 

Level 1 – Principal or Immediate Supervisor

   

  Employees claiming sex discrimination may first discuss the grievance with their principal or immediate supervisor, with the object of resolving the matter informally. A student or parent with a sex discrimination complaint may discuss it with the teacher, counselor, or building administrator. Level 1 of the grievance procedure is informal and optional and may be bypassed by the grievant.

Level 2 – Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator

If the grievance is not resolved at Level 1 with the District’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator and the grievant wishes to pursue the grievance, it may be formalized by filing a complaint in writing on a Compliance Violation Form. This form may be obtained from the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator. The complaint shall state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested. The filing of the formal, written complaint at Level 2 must be within fifteen (15) working days from the day of the event, giving rise to the grievance or from the date the grievant could reasonably become aware of such an occurrence. The grievant may request that a meeting concerning the complaint be held with the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator. A minor student may be accompanied at that meeting by a parent or guardian. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator shall investigate the complaint and attempt to solve it. A written report from the Compliance Officer to the complainant regarding action taken will be sent within fifteen (15) working days after the receipt of the complaint.

 

Level 3 – Superintendent

     If the complaint is not resolved at Level 2, the grievance may proceed to Level 3 by presenting a written appeal to the Superintendent within ten (10) working days after the grievant receives the report from the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator. The grievant may request a meeting with the Superintendent of his/her designee. The Superintendent or his/her designee has the option of meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal. The Superintendent or his/her designee will render a decision within ten (10) working days after receiving the written appeal.

 

Level 4 – Board of Education

     If the complaint is not resolved at Level 3, the grievance may proceed to Level 4 by presenting a written appeal to the President of the Board of Education within ten (10) working days after the grievant receives the report from the Superintendent. The grievant may request a meeting with the Board of Education. The Board of Education has the option of meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal. A decision will be rendered by the Board of Education at their next regularly scheduled meeting. The grievant will be notified in writing the decision within ten (10) working days after the Board of Education action.

 

     The procedure in no way denies the right of the grievant to file a formal complaint with the Missouri Civil Rights Commission, the Office for Civil Rights, or other agencies available for mediation or rectification of rights grievances, or to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

 

Dr. Allison Pope

Title IX Coordinator

Webb City R-7 School District

 

SURROGATE PARENT PROGRAM

Pursuant to the requirements of state law 162.997-999 RSMo, the State Board of Education is required to appoint a surrogate parent at such time as it becomes evident that a child with a disability does not have a parent or a person acting as a parent to participate in matters dealing with the provision of special education.  For purposes of surrogate parent appointment, “parent” is defined as a biological parent, a guardian, or a person acting as a parent of a child including, but not limited to, a grandparent, stepparent, or a foster parent with whom the child lives.  The term does not include the State if the child is a ward of the State.  The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.

 

The local school district is given the responsibility to determine when a child with a disability who requires special education and who resides in the District is without a parent.  The District must notify the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the need to appoint a surrogate parent.  Training for persons serving as surrogate parents will be provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the District.

 

More information on volunteering to serve as a surrogate parent can be obtained from the District’s surrogate parent contact person  Jesse DeGonia, WC CARES Coordinator,  at 417-673-6000.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade.  The Webb City R-7 School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction.  Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The Webb City R-7 School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

The Webb City R-7 School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians.  Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child.  Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Webb City R-7 School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable 

information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA).  This plan may be reviewed at 411 N. Madison during regular school hours on days school is in session.  For more information call: (417) 673-4135.

 

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate