Camillus Middle School Handbook

• CMS Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices

• CMS Tiered Discipline

• CMS Norms

• Printable Version of Handbook information Listed Below

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE & BE KIND

 It should be the responsibility of each Camillus Middle School student to:

• work to the best of his/her ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and to strive towards the highest level of achievement possible.

• be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules and regulations that pertain to student conduct. Code of Conduct - West Genesee School District (Google) (PDF)

• show respect for all staff members and fellow students, in addition to other members of the school community.

• show respect for school property and the property of others.

• demonstrate acceptable conduct when participating in or attending school-sponsored events as a representative of Camillus Middle School.

• display the highest standard of conduct, demeanor and sportsmanship.

• attend school regularly and complete school assignments on time.

• accept responsibility for his/her actions and contribute towards establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for all school and community members.

   

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend school on a daily basis.  Parents may request in writing that a student be excused for all or part of a day.  The State Education Department considers the following as “excused” absences:

1. Illness or injury

2. Medical, dental or similar appointment

3. Family emergency that requires a student’s presence

4. Death in the family

5. Religious observances

 EXCUSES

Please call the health office at 315-672-3426 if your child is to be out of school for the day or will be arriving late.  In addition to a phone call, a written excuse is required each time your child is absent from school.  The student’s parent or guardian should sign this excuse and include the dates and reason for the absence.  This should be presented to the nurse on the first day back to school.  Students who will be excused from school early (ex: doctor’s appointment, etc.) should bring a note to the health office before homeroom. The note should include the time of dismissal and the reason.  ALL students leaving the building for ANY reason must be signed out in the health office by a parent, guardian, or parent designee. 

LATE TO SCHOOL

Any student arriving to homeroom after the start of school must report to the Health Office. Tardy students should have an excuse from a parent/guardian. The only exception is if a student arrives to school on a late bus.

 SCHOOLTOOL

West Genesee strongly encourages students and parents to utilize Schooltool, our district’s student information system. Schooltool enables students and parents to have online access to the following information:

• Attendance

• Discipline

• Report card and progress report grades

• Assignments

• Student contact information

 Getting Started:  Go to www.westgenesee.org to the Schooltool Parent/Student/Staff Portal. 

Students:

• Use your Google login and password.

 WEST GENESEE COMMUNICATONS

West Genesee Communications Powered by ParentSqaure is the district’s news notification system that sends emails, texts, and emergency phone calls.  By visiting https://www.westgenesee.org/about-us/west-genesee-communications/, you can sign up to receive communications about the district, school, Athletics, and Fine Arts. 

CHROMEBOOKS, TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

Chromebooks, chargers, textbooks and other school materials are loaned to students. Lost or damaged materials become the financial obligation of the student. Once a material is loaned to a student, they are responsible for it. If a material is lost, the student should report it to his/her teacher. If a student loses a material, and after a reasonable amount of time it is not found, the student will be required to pay for its replacement.

STUDENT LOCKERS

Lockers are the property of West Genesee and are on loan to students during the school year.  When there is reasonable suspicion, lockers may be searched to insure the health, safety, and welfare of all students and staff.  Students must place their books, backpack and outer garments in the hall lockers. Students are responsible for all items in their school and PE lockers. Students are prohibited from sharing lockers or locker combinations. Students should report any locker problems promptly to the principal in the Main Office.  NOTE:  Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or other valuables to school.  Students, not Camillus Middle School, are responsible for their own personal property.

 PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKS

Each student will be issued a gym lock from the school. This lock will be used throughout their time in middle school. Camillus Middle School is not responsible for items that are not locked.

 CAFETERIA RULES AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Report directly to the cafeteria from your previous class.

2. There is no ‘cutting’ in line to be with friends.  Where you line up is where you must stay in line.

3. Sit at a chosen table unless otherwise directed by the cafeteria supervisors.

4. Students will sit at a table of 6 or 8 students and have the ability to choose which table you sit at various times throughout the school year.

5. All food must be eaten in the cafeteria unless arrangements have been made ahead of time with a teacher.

6. Caffeinated beverages, soda, and energy drinks such as Redbull and 5 Hour Energy, etc. are not permitted in school for students.

7. Glass bottles are prohibited.

8. Students must remain in the cafeteria during the lunch period unless you have a pre-signed pass.

9. Each table will have the responsibility of wiping the table clean and sweeping the floor around and under the table. This responsibility will rotate among students each week.

 When you have finished your lunch, you must remain seated and may socialize quietly with your friends and/or use the time to read or complete school work.

 FOOD GUIDELINES

Parents may not send in pizza, cupcakes, cookies or other food items for student parties or lunches during the school day.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Morning announcements occur during homeroom and in the afternoon just prior to dismissal. Students are responsible for any information that is announced at these times. Announcements are published on the CMS Announcement web page, https://www.westgenesee.org/camillus-middle-school/middle-school-announcements/. 

STUDENT SERVICES 

WIN TIME (What I Need)

Win Time

7:35 to 8:05

The purpose of Win Time is to provide all students with the opportunity to access extra help, complete homework, and get organized and ready for the day. Students who are caught up on work should use this time to extend their learning by reading or accessing online resources through the WIN Time Google classroom.

 Student Responsibilities

• After announcements, students will report to their teacher if they have been requested to do so

• If students are not meeting with a teacher they are expected to use this time for review, silent reading or to complete work

• Students can request to see a teacher during Interaction Time. Students should sign up with their teacher one day prior.

 After-school Interaction Time will be on Tuesdays and Thursday from 2:10-2:45

• This will allow for clubs to meet. Students may also arrange to stay with a teacher for extra help or to make up assignments

• Students staying after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays must be staying for a club or with a staff member.

 Sports/Fine Arts Study-hall

Sports/Fine Arts study-hall during Interaction Time is designed to provide a supervised area for students who are staying after school for 3:00pm practices and rehearsals. Usually held in the cafeteria or LGIR, this is a supervised time that should be used wisely by students to complete homework or read.

 IMMUNIZATIONS

NYS Department of Education requires proof of student immunization. The requirement includes the Tdap vaccine for the 6th grade and the Meningococcal vaccine for the 7th grade. Students have a 14 day window to complete the immunization when the school year begins. Failure to receive the vaccine before or during the 14 day window may result in student exclusion from school. Please send proof of vaccine to the Health Office or call 315-672-3426 to report the date of the appointment for receiving the vaccine.

 MEDICATIONS

The use of medications at school must follow the following guidelines:

1. The medication order from the physician must be written by the doctor and a copy is sent to the school nurse. It may be faxed to 315-672-3309.

2. The medication is to be brought to the school nurse by an adult parent/guardian.

3. Medication must be in its original container with a proper pharmacy label.

4. Over the counter medications must be for the individual student and be in an original container. These medications must also have a written doctor’s order.

5. Written permission by the parent/guardian will be obtained.

6. Refills will be requested by the nurse as needed.

7. Medication orders are good for one school year and must be renewed each year. Medications not picked up by the end of the school year will be destroyed per medication guidelines from NYS.

 STUDENT ILLNESS/INURY AT SCHOOL

Any student feeling ill or suffering an injury during the school day must report to the school nurse. The nurse will evaluate the student and make contact with parents/guardians. Students should not call or text their parents prior to coming to the Health Office. This is for the safety and well-being of our students.

 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

The 7th grade has a physical exam requirement from the NYS Department of Education. Student physicals must be within the current calendar year. New students to the district must provide a physical exam within 30 days of entry. Please send in current physicals to the Health Office or fax to 315-672-3309. It can also be emailed. Student physical exams may be offered by the school doctor. Screenings for the students may include: 7th grade vision, hearing and scoliosis exams. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSE

If a student is unable to participate in PE classes due to a medical reason, they must have an excuse from their doctor which should be brought to the Health Office.

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES

If a student is injured during the school day or at any school function, he/she should report this immediately to the nurse or to the person in charge of the event.

 SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Each student at Camillus Middle School is assigned to one of our school counselors in 7th grade and remains with that counselor through grade 8. Our counselors provide support in a variety of areas including personal, social and academic planning. Students may schedule an appointment with their counselor by stopping into the School Counseling Office. Parents are encouraged to contact counselors with any concerns relative to a student’s personal development or educational progress. 

HOMEWORK REQUEST

Students who are out ill:

• Call the School Counseling Office at 315-672-8381 before 10 a.m.

• Students must be out 2 or more days before homework will be collected.

• Homework and textbooks can be picked up in the School Counseling Office between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. After 3:00 p.m., work will on a table in the main front vestibule.

Students suspended: 

• Homework and textbooks will be collected by the School Counseling Office.  Arrangements will be made for parents to pick up this work. After school Tutoring is available at the HS library from 3:00-5:00pm

Students who are on vacation:

• It is the student’s responsibility to get their own work from teachers if the student is out due to vacation.

 REPORT CARDS

Report Cards will be available to view on Schooltool by parents, guardians and students. The principal will send a WG Communication notification indicating that grades are finalized and ready for viewing.

 WORKING PAPERS

New York State law requires a person under the age of 18 to obtain working papers before being employed.  A working permit may be obtained from the Health Office.

 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTION POLICY

The promotion policy is based on an evaluation of the total need of each student. Such a decision will be based on the student’s particular needs and will include discussion among parents, counselor, teachers, and administrators. It is imperative that students establish a good foundation in course work before continuing on to more advanced work. If a student fails one core course (English, Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science or Foreign Language) the student will be recommended for summer school. If a student fails more than one core course, summer school will be required. A student’s participation and success in summer school are utilized in the final promotion decision-making process in August. If a student is retained, the student may not repeat all of that grade level’s courses commonly referred to as Specials (General Music, Art, Health and Technology). Instead, the student may be scheduled in classes providing Academic Intervention Services, in so far as possible.

 MUSIC LESSONS

Music Lessons are arranged according to a rotating schedule, so that no pupil misses the same class each week. Band, Orchestra, and Chorus students receive one lesson per week. If a student is a member of both chorus and band or orchestra, they attend their instrumental lesson. They do not receive a rotating vocal lesson. Weekly lessons are required of all instrumental and choral major ensemble members and are weighted as 50% of that student’s quarterly grade.  Each pupil will be given a copy of their schedule and/or it will be posted in their respective music area. Schedules will be distributed to all classroom teachers at the beginning of each week, quarter, and/or semester.

• The student should notify the teacher whose class they miss for the lesson in advance.

• Students are responsible for all class work and homework missed as a result of the lesson.

• Where a unit test, guest speaker, or a special activity has been scheduled, the student can reschedule a music lesson.

• The lesson teacher must be notified by the student before the lesson is missed.

• Missed lessons must be rescheduled within the same quarter or a failing grade will be given for that lesson.

   

LOST AND FOUND

The Lost and Found bin can be found in the locker rooms and the shelves across from the cafeteria. 

SCHOOL CLOSING/DELAYED OPENING

In the event of an emergency or severe weather, school opening may be delayed or school may be closed for the day.  Parents and students should stay tuned to local radio and television stations to obtain information regarding closing and delays. This information is also posted to the District web site and notifications will be sent through WG Communications.

 FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are planned as opportunities for students to have experiences outside of the school building.  Field trips generally become a regular part of the school day; and as such, all school rules apply.  Students will be permitted to attend field trips provided they have demonstrated the ability to behave appropriately.  Students who have not demonstrated the ability to behave appropriately may be prohibited from participating in field trips. Parents/guardians must complete the District’s permission slip.

 LIBRARY

Students are provided with library resources to give them the opportunity to extend their knowledge and learning experiences.  Materials are purchased and services provided, taking curriculum needs, individual interests, abilities and opportunities for independent study into consideration.

 1.     Library Procedure

a.    Students must return borrowed materials on time.

b.    Students should maintain a studious atmosphere; refrain from disturbing others.  If assistance is needed locating, gathering, or using materials or equipment, students should ask the librarian for help.

2.     Missing or Lost Materials

a.    Library materials are common property shared by all students.

b.    Lost items must be paid for by the student.

3.     The Library Provides

a.    A three-week loan period for books with renewal privilege.

b.    Overnight loan for materials from the Reference collection.

 MIDDLE LEVEL ELIGIBILITY POLICY

Academic standards of eligibility for participation in school sponsored co-curricular student activities, including athletics and fine arts, are established as follows:

1. Beginning of fall co-curricular activities: 4th quarter report card from previous year (summer school adjustment is permitted.) Final average of 70% in 4 out of 5 core classes

2. Beginning of winter co-curricular activities: 1st quarter report card. Final average of 70% in 4 out of 5 core classes

3. Beginning of spring co-curricular activities:  2nd quarter report card. Final average of 70% in 4 out of 5 core classes

4. The eligibility of any student may be appealed at any time to the eligibility committee which will consist of the principal, school counselor and a team teacher.

5. Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria above may remain on the co-curricular team or club but will not compete in contests. An action plan will be developed by the eligibility committee which must include staying after school to complete homework in detention or to receive extra support by the Learning Center.

Coaches are responsible for monitoring academic improvement of students. School counselors are responsible for generating eligibility lists which will be submitted to the Athletic Director and Director of Fine Arts.

 CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION

Parents/Guardians should notify the Registrar’s Office of any change in contact information at 315-487-4683.

 TRANSPORTATION

 BUS CHANGES

Morning Procedure:

Students riding to school on a bus other than their normal one, must contact the Transportation Dept. at 315-487-4576. The temporary address must be in the same attendance area that your child goes to school. Additional transportation information can be found at https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/transportation/transportation-forms/.

 Afternoon Procedure:

Sometimes it is necessary for a student to ride a bus other than their usual bus home from school. 

1. Students will bring a note from their parent/guardian to the main office by 1:00 p.m.

2. The office will provide the student with a “Temporary Change of Bus Assignment” pass to be given to the bus driver.

 BUS CONDUCT

All school rules are in effect while a pupil is riding a bus.  Please review the behavioral guidelines for the school bus:

1. Be on time at the bus stop.

2. Wait for the bus well back from the road until the bus comes to a complete stop.

3. Cross in front of the bus, keeping in sight of the bus driver at all times.

4. Board and disembark from the bus in an orderly manner (no pushing).

5. Remain seated during the entire bus ride.

6. Never throw anything inside or out of the bus.

7. Help to keep the bus clean.

8. Keep the bus aisle clear at all times.

9. Avoid distracting the bus driver.

10. Maintain appropriate behavior without horseplay throughout the bus ride.

11. Know all emergency procedures.

12. Cooperate with the bus driver and obey all instructions.

 BUS DRILLS

Bus drills are conducted three times during the school year.  The purpose of these drills is to practice evacuating the buses in the event of an accident, fire or emergency.  During the drill, the following rules are to be observed:

1. Two students sit near the emergency door to open the door when the driver signals and help the students off the bus.

2. Students leave lunches, books, book bags, etc. on the bus during the drill.

3. Students should keep their arms bent at the elbows and knees slightly bent when they exit through the emergency door.

4. Students are to go around the rear of the bus after leaving the emergency door and stay at least 50 to 75 feet away from the bus on the school lawn. 

5. When the signal is given, students should return to their seats on the bus, get their belongings and exit in the usual manner.

 INTERACTION TIME BUSES

Late busses run Tuesday & Thursday. Students must have a Bus Pass signed by the teacher with whom they stayed after school to board the bus.

  CODE OF CONDUCT

The Camillus Middle School “Code of Conduct” follows the guidelines, practices and procedures of the West Genesee Central School District “Code of Conduct.”  The District “Code of Conduct” is posted on the school Web site.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Punishable Offenses

The following is a list of punishable offenses as defined by law or by Camillus Middle School regulations. These offenses include, but are not limited, to the following:

A.       Use of obscene language or possession/distribution of obscene literature.

B.       Use of defamatory remarks regarding race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity etc., against any person at West Genesee.

C.       Immoral conduct.

D.       Theft.

E.        Extortion.

F.        Gambling and/or card playing.

G.       Fighting.

H.       Cheating.

I.         Vandalism.

J.         Sale, distribution, possession, use, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

K.       Possession of drug paraphernalia, vaping paraphernalia, or alcoholic containers.

L.        Sale, distribution, possession, or use of weapons or facsimiles, or explosives (including but not limited to firecrackers, fireworks, smoke bombs or lighters) on school property.

M.     Harassment, bullying and/or assault on a staff member or student.

N.       Threats, direct or implied, that compromise the safety of others and/or the operation of the school.

O.      Cutting class.

P.       Loitering on school premises.

Q.      Endangering the lives and property of others.

R.       Throwing of objects including but not limited to: snowballs, food, writing utensils, etc.

S.        Displays of affection involving physical contact.

T.        Smoking, or possession/use of tobacco products in the building, on school grounds, or at school events.

U.       Cutting class (not attending class(es)), leaving school building/grounds without prior permission and an excused reason.

V.       Forging notes or passes from parents or staff members.

W.     Swearing or using socially unacceptable language.

X.       Wearing clothing that promotes the acceptance or use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol products, or that may be considered offensive to others.

Y.        Wearing accessory items such as wallet chains, necklaces, or rings that could be used as weapons.

Z.        Wearing hats and outerwear during the school day in the building.

AA.   Use of electronic devices including, but not limited to: cell phones, headphones, photo/video equipment, CD players, pagers, IPODS, IPADS, or MP3 players during the school day upon entering the building. Cell phones ARE NOT to be visible, turned on or used during the school day upon entering the building.

BB.    Possession or use/lighting of matches or lighters, etc., in school or on school property.

CC.    Provoking, bullying, intimidating, harassing, menacing, or any behavior that incites or is intended to incite another person into a confrontation.

DD.   Use of skateboards or in-line skates on school property.

EE.     Tampering with any safety equipment, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, alarms, AED Units, etc.

FF.     Unauthorized recording, promoting or distributing audio and/or video of any kind.

GG.   Unauthorized possession or use of open containers/liquids within the building.

HH.   Failure to follow procedures for leaving the building due to illness or injury (see Excuses p.7).

II.        Sharing bathroom stalls, lockers, etc.

JJ.       Insubordination or failure to respond to a directive from a staff member.

KK.    Disruptive behavior or class disruption that negatively influences the learning environment of the student and others.

Types of Disciplinary Action

The goal of the disciplinary program at West Genesee is to effect positive change in students’ behavior. It is an attempt to modify behaviors from unacceptable to acceptable levels. Consequently, there are several forms of action that result from inappropriate behavior or from violating school rules, regulations or policies. These actions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Student Conference

2. Parent Conference

3. After School Detention

4. Restricted Pass Privileges

5. In-School Suspension

6. Saturday Detention

7. Activity Suspension

8. Out-of-School Suspension

9. Principal’s Meeting

10. Probation

11. Superintendent’s Hearing

Disciplinary Policies and Procedures

The following is intended to serve as a guideline to students and parents. Its purpose is to make students and parents aware of the consequences of certain actions. This list is not intended to be restrictive or all-inclusive.

 1. Student Searches and Interrogation

The Board of Education is committed to ensuring an atmosphere on West Genesee property and at West Genesee functions that is safe and orderly. To achieve this kind of environment, any school official authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty on a student may question a student about an alleged violation of law or the district code of conduct. Students are not entitled to any sort of Miranda-type warning before being questioned by West Genesee official, nor are West Genesee officials required to contact a student’s parents before questioning the student. 

In addition, the Board authorizes West Genesee nurses, principals, program supervisors, and teachers to conduct searches of students and their belongings if the authorized West Genesee official has reasonable suspicion to believe that the search will result in evidence that the student violated the law or district code of conduct (Board of Education Policy #5330 & 5330-R). An authorized West Genesee official may conduct a search of a student’s belongings that is minimally intrusive, such as touching the outside of a book bag, without reasonable suspicion, so long as the West Genesee official has a legitimate reason for the very limited search. 

An authorized West Genesee official may search a student or the student’s belongings based upon information received from a reliable informant. Individuals, other than the West Genesee employees, will be considered reliable informants if they have previously supplied information that was accurate and verified, they make an admission against their own interest, they provide the same information that is received independently from other sources, or they appear to be credible and the information they are communicating relates to an immediate threat to safety. West Genesee employees will be considered reliable informants unless they are known to have previously supplied information that they knew was not accurate. 

Before searching a student or the student’s belongings, (i.e. backpacks, purses, belongings etc.) the authorized West Genesee official should attempt to get the student to admit that he or she possess physical evidence, they violated the law or district code, or get the student to voluntarily consent to the search. Searches will be limited to the extent necessary to locate the evidence sought. 

Whenever practical, searches will be conducted in the privacy of administrative offices and students will be present when their possessions are being searched. 

2. Student Lockers, Desks and other School Storage Places

The rules in this code of conduct regarding searches of students and their belongings do not apply to student lockers, desks and other school storage places. 

Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to these places and West Genesee officials retain complete control over them. This means that student lockers, desks and other West Genesee storage places may be subject to search at any time by West Genesee officials, without prior notice to students and without their consent. 

3. Drug, Vaping and Alcohol Procedure

The use and unlawful possession of illicit drugs, vaping paraphernalia, and alcohol by students of the District is wrong, harmful, and inconsistent with the district’s primary mission of educating students.  The Board of Education is committed to the prevention of alcohol, vaping and illicit drug use/abuse.  Throughout this policy, the phrase “alcohol, illicit drugs, and other substances” shall include, but not be limited to the following substances:  alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP, amphetamines, heroine, steroids, look-a-likes, and those substances that may be referred to as “designer drugs” (adopted 11/6/91 by the West Genesee Board of Education).

Sale, distribution, possession of or being under the influence of illegal drugs (including alcohol) on school property or any supervised school functions shall result in the following:

A.       NOTIFICATION OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN

B.       IMMEDIATE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION FOR 5 DAYS

C.       PROMPT NOTIFICATION OF CAMILLUS POLICE DEPARTMENT YOUTH OFFICER

D.       SUPERINTENDENT’S HEARING 

Please Note: All over-the-counter and prescription medications should be left at the Health Office. Violations are subject to disciplinary action. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary consequences. 

Possession of drug paraphernalia, alcoholic containers, etc. is also subject to suspension and Superintendent’s Hearing. 

Tobacco/VAPING

Smoking or vaping is not allowed in this school building or on school grounds.  You are in violation of the tobacco usage policy if you are found:

A.       Smoking

B.       In the possession of (“holding”) a lighted smoking material

C.       In the process of lighting a smoking material

D.       Warning smokers of the impending arrival of a staff member

E.        In the possession or use of tobacco products

F.        Selling or distribution of tobacco or vaping supplies.

 If a student is found smoking, this will result in either detention or suspension.

 Prohibited Items

Weapons – The West Genesee Board of Education policy states:  No student shall knowingly have in his/her possession upon any school premises any rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver, other firearm, knives, explosive, dangerous chemicals or any other object which is not necessary for school activities that could be used as a weapon (adopted 2/7/90 – West Genesee Board of Education).

 Student Attire

Students are asked to wear clothing that is appropriate for an academic environment. It is the parents/guardians’ responsibility to see that their children are dressed in clothing this is “not dangerous, distracting or indecent”, according to the Commissioner of Education. Footwear must be worn in the building at all times. Clothing with alcohol, tobacco, drug messages, suggestive and/or offensive words or graphics are not permitted. Students who are inappropriately dressed will be sent to the School Counseling Office or Main Office and parents will be contacted.

 Backpacks/bags

Backpacks and bags must be stored in the student’s locker. Students are not allowed to carry backpacks or bags between classes during school hours without an administrator’s approval for extenuating circumstances.

BETTER TOGETHER AT CMS

STUDENT SAFETY 

Raptor Visitor Management System

The West Genesee Central School District uses the Raptor Visitor Management System to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools to provide a safer environment for our students and staff.

• Upon being allowed through the exterior door of a district building, visitors will be asked to present a photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport.

• Your ID will either be scanned or manually entered into the system at the transaction window in the secure vestibule. 

• Once cleared, you will proceed to the main office to retrieve your ID, sign in and receive a pre-printed badge with your photo on it.

• You will then be directed to the appropriate location.

• This badge must be worn at all times when in the building.

• When in the building, you are only approved to go to the specific location requested. You should not go to any other area of the building without returning to the main office for approval.

• When leaving the building, return to the main office, turn in your badge and sign out.

 DRILLS

The law requires that we schedule a minimum of 8 Fire, 4 Lockdown, 1 Stay-in-Place and 1 Bomb Threat Drills each year to ensure our safety in the event of a real emergency. When exiting the building, students must exit in silence and immediately form a line at the evacuation site for attendance.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

 CODE OF CONDUCT

Access to District technology resources is a privilege made available to staff, Board of Education, and students.  All users should respect and protect the rights of every other user.  They shall act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner, considering the following:

• United States, New York State, and local laws

• The missions and purposes of other networks used via the Internet

• The following Code of Conduct

 All users must avoid the following inappropriate uses of the District’s technology resources:

• Using resources for financial gain or profit

• Degrading or disrupting equipment, software, or system performance

• Using resources to interfere with the proper operation of any computer, or destroy data

• Using information obtained through network and computer resources without giving proper credit to the source (plagiarism)

• Intentionally interfering with the work of others

• Using resources in any manner that violates Board Policy, federal, state, or local law, including unauthorized copying or transmission of software

• Gaining unauthorized access to systems and networks

• Invading the privacy of individuals

• Using an account owned by another user, or allowing another user to use your account

• Posting personal communications without the original author’s consent

• Posting anonymous messages

• Initiating or forwarding “chain” letters

• Downloading, storing, printing, or distributing files or messages that are profane, obscene, threatening, or that use language that offends or tends to degrade others

• Downloading, storing, printing, or distributing files or messages that contain information considered dangerous to the public at large

POSITIVITY PROJECT PROGRAM

The West Genesee Central School District has adopted the Positivity Project Program. This program highlights and teaches 24 character strengths throughout the school year with an emphasis on building positive relationships and the belief that relationships are the cornerstone to health, happiness, and resilience.

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