The administration and staff would like to take this opportunity to wel-come you to Woodward Career Technical High School. The information in this handbook has been compiled to help your child succeed at school. The entire staff is here to assist you and your child with their education. Come and share in the vision of excellence in education. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, problems, or concerns you may have.
THE SCHOOL DAY
Teacher day begins at —> 8:30
Student day begins at —> 9:00
Dismissal at —> 3:30
Welcome!
Policies & Procedures 4-7
Pyramid of Interventions 8
Positive School Culture/ DAWGS 9-11
CPS District-wide Code of Conduct 12-13
Frequently Asked Questions 14
Inside this issue:
Special points of interest:
Student Uniform Policy… Pg 7
Academic support at Woodward…Pg 8
Agencies and programs at Woodward… Pg. 15
Extracurricular activities at Woodward… Pg. 16
Return completed permission slips (located at the end of the handbook), with your parent/
guardian signature and you’ll get 1 Bulldog Buck for each one!!
7005 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: 513-363-9300 Fax: 513-363-9320
Principal: Shauna Murphy
Website: http://woodwardcareertech.cps-k12.org
Woodward Career Technical
High School Student/Parent Handbook
2015-2016
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About Us
WCTHS VISION STATEMENT
WCTHS is committed to high expectations, which include a high degree of
academics, professionalism, accountability and respect.
We create an innovative curriculum to prepare our students for exciting
post secondary, career or technical field opportunities.
We promote an atmosphere of respect for all students and staff, with all
stakeholders being held accountable for their performance.
We offer a supportive, structured and safe environment that fosters
academic excellence, social growth and personal development.
WCTHS MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment
maximizing education, social growth and personal development, which
connects the classroom to colleges and careers.
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Cincinnati Public Schools is to educate all students to
meet or exceed the district’s Defined academic standards.
The road map for this journey: CPS’ bold new strategic plan,
aptly titled,
“Building Futures… Every student…Every school…Every day.”
“To be, rather than to seem to be”
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About Us
Empowering Today’s
Youth Conferences
Breast Cancer research
fundraiser
Intersession
Gear Up tutoring and
support
Positive School Culture Incentive events including skating, Kings Island,
bowling, skiing trips, and Bulldog Kiosk.
OGT BLITZ—Monday—Saturday tutoring at Wood-
ward
JCG Blood Drive, Leadership Conference
United Way/Community Shares Campaign
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Oleweus—AntiBullying Refreshers
Transition Coordinator
Senior Internships
Go Cincinnati Project
Bicycle Club
African-American His-
tory Month
ACT Preparation Workshops
Men of Woodward
Outdoor Adventure Club
Women of Woodward
ICAN Classroom
Construction Club
Parent Center
Parents Active for Woodward (PAWS)
Partnerships with Toyota, Urban League,
Kroger’s, Baker Construction, Project Connect
(support homeless population), Children’s Home
(Mental Health Services), Winton Hills Medical
Center, Easter Seals, Messer Construction,
Turner Construction, Knowledge Works, US Army
Senior/Parent Brunch
Summer Bridge
W.C. Turner Ensemble
ASVAB Administration
High Schools that Work
Debate Teams, Academic Team
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Cross
Country, Track, Cheerleading, Band, Drill Team,
Tennis, Golf, and Bowling
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Capstone Projects
UNCF Campaign
Eye Glass Campaign
Fine Arts Fund
MyTomorrow
1:1 Technology
Created by: Positive School Culture Committee; Designed by: Lauren Braddock, M.Ed., School Psychologist
20142014--2015 Highlights2015 Highlights
Arrival and Attendance Procedures
School starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ends at
3:30 p.m.
Students should not arrive before 8:30 a.m since there is no supervision be-fore this time. All students are to have their pants at their waist and any hats, hoods or doo rags off of their heads. This is to be done before they enter the building. All students should immediately re-port to the Cafeteria and be seated until the dismissal bell rings. Students who qualify, will be offered a selected breakfast at no cost. Woodward is a closed campus. Stu-dents are required to stay on campus once they arrive.
Late arrival/ Tardy
Procedures
Students who arrive late miss out on crucial morning instruction. Students are expected to report to school on time.
Students who report to school after the 9:05 bell has rung will need to report di-rectly to the main entrance of the build-ing for a green tardy slip. They should have a signed note from home ex-plaining why they are tardy. Every 3 unexcused tardies will convert to one absence. Student’s parents will be notified when they have 3 tardies in a row in 1 week. Students with 5 tar-dies in a week will be assigned Friday school. Five tardies in a row and the student will receive a removal letter asking for a parent conference within a 72 hour period. Students with 5 or more unexcused tardies in a quarter or for the year may be referred for intervention or may receive a disci-plinary consequence.
Policies and Procedures
Excessive tardies may result in a parent conference, work detail, Friday School, detention, and/or a court referral. Par-ents will be notified of excessive tardi-ness by telephone and/or letter, or con-tact by the School Social Worker or de-signee. The school’s policy is to refer all students with 10 or more absences to truancy court.
Attendance
It is important for students to attend school regularly. Ohio Law places upon the parent/guardian or other person hav-ing charge of any child between 5 – 18 years of age the responsibility for assuring the attendance at school of that child.
Absences
Call the school at 363-9300, if your child is going to be absent. Please do not send your child to school if he/she has a temperature. Whenever students are absent, they must bring a dated, signed note from home explaining the reason. A doc-tor’s note is required for absences for medical reasons. All notes must be turned into the student’s Academy office in the morning, prior to dismissal. If a student is absent for 5 days in a quarter, and no telephone call has been received from the parent or guardian, the attendance center will be notified and the student will be referred for attendance intervention strategies. If the absences continue then court referrals are issued. The School Social Worker or designee will attempt to contact the family by either telephone or home visit and a
letter will be sent to the child’s home requiring an explanation of absence and/or a conference with school personnel. A daily record of attendance is kept in the office. Students will only receive excuse absences for the following reasons: Personal Illness – A doc-tor/dental note is required when student is absent 5 or more con-secutive days. Family Illness – Not to exceed 3 days Death of a relative Emergency circumstances (must be verified) Observance of religious holi-days
Truancy
Tardy Center: Students arriving between 9:05 a.m. and 9:56 a.m. will be sent to the Tardy Center to sign-in and will remain in the Tardy center until 9:57 a.m. Chronic Truant: Either 7 or more missed or unexcused con-secutive school days, 10 or more days in a month, or 15 or more days in a school year will be con-sidered a Chronic Truant and will be formally referred to Ju-venile Truancy Court. Truancy to class: When a stu-dent cuts school (for 3 bells in 1 day) he/she will be charged with
an absence for that day. Absences accrued through tardiness and cut-ting class will count toward at-
tendance court referrals. Failure to Send: Failure to Send c h a r g e s a g a i n s t t h e parent/guardian must be filed if truancy charges are filed on a student.
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During School Hours Zero Tolerance for Cellular Phones and electronic devices. Phones/devices disrupt the learning envi-ronment and will be confiscated. If confiscated, the phone will be held until 3:30 pm on the last day of school. If the phone is not claimed at that time, it will be donated to the Women’s Abuse Center for an
abuse victim to use as protection.
Books: All textbooks and/or library books must be handled carefully. The student who is responsible must pay for lost textbooks and library books. Students who damage books will pay a fine to help replace or repair the
book. Obligation notices will be issued for money that is not paid.
Celebrations: Flowers, balloons, special gifts, fast-food, etc. will not be delivered to students during school hours. These gestures and the pinning of money on clothes create distrac-
tions and interfere with school operations.
Classroom Telephones: It is not desirable to interrupt the classroom to deliver messag-es. Students will not be allowed to use the phone unless they have proper permission from a staff member. If you want to leave a message for your child, the secretary will
forward the message to the teacher’s voice mail . Call 363-9300.
Operation Bulldog - Students should not be in the hallways during instructional time. “Operation Bulldog” is a hallway sweep during class time that allows the school to identify tar-dy/truant students . If students are found in the hallways during Operation Bulldog, they will receive one of the following consequences: Friday school, Detention, Emergency removal, or In School Sus-
pension.
Baby Policy: Students cannot bring children onto the academic floors of the building during school hours. School Visitors: We welcome and encourage parents to visit the school and their children’s classrooms. Any individual visiting the school for any reason must first report to the office for a visitor’s pass. All visitors in the building are required to wear a visitor’s pass. Any person in the building without a pass will be asked to leave the premises. If it should be necessary to speak with a student or teacher di-rectly, the office personnel will make the necessary arrangements. Teacher or room visitations can be
arranged either by directly contacting the teacher or requesting an appointment through the office.
HALL PASSES WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS DURING THE
FOLLOWING TIMES:
1st 30 min. of 1st period
1st 10 minutes of every bell
Last 10 minutes of every bell
During All lunch periods
Last 30 minutes of 6th period
Policies and Procedures
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Woodward is a closed facility. Students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch or anytime up-
on arrival on the metro bus.
Disciplinary action will be taken if found off cam-pus. If a student leaves the building without a writ-ten permission skip from home, they will receive a phone call home from our staff verifying, they are truant from school. They can receive up to a 3 day
removal for breaking this rule.
Students are also not allowed to be excused to leave the building for lunch by parents (and return to our building for the next class). It is our hope that stu-dents remain in school for the duration of the day, unless they have an emergency or important family
matters.
ALL students should report to the cafeteria for lunch at the beginning of their lunch period and
are expected to:
Wait in a single file line to
purchase items
Sit at designated tables and remain seated until the bell
rings
Talk in a quiet voice
Dispose of litter in designated locations.
Food is not permitted in the halls or classrooms at
any time.
Food and beverages should be stored in the stu-
dent’s locker until lunch.
LUNCHTIME
PROCEDURES
Class Schedule
Policies and Procedures
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A & D Wing
Start Time End Time
Bell 1 9:00 9:57
Bell 2 10:00 10:57
Lunch 11:00 11:30
Bell 3 11:33 12:30
Bell 4 12:33 1:30
Bell 5 1:33 2:30
Bell 6 2:33 3:30
B Wing
Start Time End Time
Bell 1 9:00 9:57
Bell 2 10:00 10:57
Bell 3 11:00 11:57
Lunch 12:00 12:30
Bell 4 12:33 1:30
Bell 5 1:33 2:30
Bell 6 2:33 3:30
C Wing
Start Time End Time
Bell 1 9:00 9:57
Bell 2 10:00 10:57
Bell 3 11:00 11:57
Bell 4 12:00 12:57
Lunch 1:00 1:30
Bell 5 1:33 2:30
Bell 6 2:33 3:30
jeggings are to be worn.
Long-sleeved shirts can be worn under uniform shirts as long as they are white/black/
or student’s program color.
Coats/ Jackets/ Hoodies are not to be worn in the
classroom or hallways.
Headgear may not be worn in the building
(hats, combs, doo-rags, hoods, headphones from electronic
devices etc.).
Any writing or pictures on clothing should not be worn if
it is offensive.
Flip-flops and open –toed shoes are not allowed for safe-ty reasons. The school uses bleach and chemicals on the floors and the school might have sharp corners and edges that can be harmful to exposed
toes and feet. ALL STUDENTS must have gym shoes to partici-
pate in gym.
Spirit wear shirts are allowed on
Friday (no jeans).
Our staff reserves the right to make the judgment on what is considered offensive and may restrict or prohibit any parapher-nalia that may be considered gang-
related.
Consequences for not obeying the uniform policy include: In School Suspension, parent contact to get the appropriate attire, opportunity to change clothes, a belt/tie (if pants are too big for them to wear at an appropriate level), if it continues they will be sent home for disobedi-
Parents are required to send their children to school in appropriate
attire.
Shirts must be collared, polo style (long or short s leeve) . Tops should cover the body so that no skin is showing in the middle section of the body. Shirts should be tucked in (for safety reasons and/or gang affiliation). Strapless attire or tank tops are not permitted by any student. T-shirts worn under the shirt must
be tucked in.
Sweaters must be the student’s
program color and logo-free.
All pants will be worn on the
waist & must be black or khaki.
All skirts, and shorts must be black/ khaki and at knee
length. No leggings or
Transportation
Students who live more than 2
miles from school will be pro-
vided with a bus pass to and
from school by Queen City
Metro for a nominal fee. The
bus pass is to be used only by
the student whose name ap-
pears on the card. No student
is to use a bus pass that does
not belong to them.
Bus passes are property of
Queen City Metro and can be
taken at any time by metro
personnel.
Bus passes are issued once a year
and are distributed in lunch dur-
ing the first week of school.
Lost bus cards will be replaced
for a $10 fee. Damaged bus
cards will be replaced at no
charge. Contact the Main Office
at 363-9300.
Dismissal Procedures
Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m.
Student’s should be picked up in the student parking area, NOT in
the front circle.
All students need to leave the
school grounds quickly.
NO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO RE-ENTER THE BUILDING AFTER 3:30. (If the student is staying after school for detention, activi-ties, etc., then arrangements
should be made).
Early Dismissal
Only parents or guardians may re-
quest an early dismissal.
Either send a dated note (with the time and reason for early dismissal) with your child in the morning (to be turned into your child’s wing office) OR call the
wing office at 363-9300.
The child needs be signed out by a designated person in the office before dismissal (if a person oth-er than the custodial parent is to pick the student up, this person must be listed on the emergency card and must have a photo I.D.)
Students who become ill and need to go home will be sent to their academy office. Students will be retained at school until a custodial parent/guardian or emergency contact may be
reached.
UNIFORM COLORS
Building Tech. = Maroon Advanced Tech = Navy blue
Health = Powder blue Grade 9 = Black
Grades 7 & 8 = Royal Blue
Uniforms
Dismissal
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Policies and Procedures
OGT Blitz—Saturdays starting in February
Tutoring (Urban League, class-room teachers)
Teacher conferences
Team Leaders- Team Leaders help collect information about how your student is doing in his/her class, as well as information about what supports your student is currently receiving by confer-encing with classroom teachers.
Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) - A team of specialist in-
cluding teachers, school psy-chologist, intervention spe-cialist, etc. who collaborate to develop strategies to ad-dress concerns.
There are quite a few ways to get aca-
demic support for students at Woodward.
The following list is in order from severi-
ty of need)
CPS website (www.cps-k12.org)
Gear up tutoring
Powerschool (www.powerschool.com)
Peterson online ACT prep (ACTstudent.org)
SAT registration & info. (www.collegeboard.com)
Study Island
Students need 21 credits to
graduate. Certain courses are re-
quired for graduation like 4 years
of English. If students are missing
credits the school offers Credit Re-
covery services.
Academic Support at WCTHS
Pyramid of Interventions (POI)
Credit Recovery and OGT Tutoring
Who to contact:
Contact 363– 9300 for Teacher
and Team leader information.
Contact the Case Coordinator—
363-3913 (Mrs. Hammersmith)
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How can the POI help my child academically?
Tier 3
(Supports that are tailored to meet the needs of individual
students) * Individual Instruction * Individual Counseling
Tier 2
(Support are provided in small groups to help students that are struggling with a skill)
*Progress Monitoring *Read 180 *After school tutoring *Small Group instruc-
tion *Mentoring *Credit recovery classes *Behavioral groups (i.e. Anger
Mngmt, Conflict Resolution) *Conflict Resolution Specialist
Tier 1
(What teachers naturally do to support your student) *Classroom rules *PSC Bulldog Bucks *Teaching organizational strategies
*Modifying Assignments *Changes in how students demonstrate their
knowledge *Providing positive praise/attention *Providing community ties
(mentor, work study, job training)
The Pyramid of Interventions re-
fers the 3 tiered system of ad-
dressing student supports.
At Woodward,
when a stu-
dent is having
trouble aca-
demically we
refer to the
Tiers of Intervention to help a
student become successful.
At Woodward all educational sup-
ports are provided within these
three Tiers. The tiers start with
the least amount support and end
with the most intensive support
which involves creating a individ-
ualized education plan for your
Tutoring Services/ OGT Prep
Monday– Thursday
Presented through the Urban League
Call 363-9356
At Woodward, POI looks like the following: How can the POI
help my child
behaviorally?
See Pg. 10
information at 363-9463.
Daily progress reports
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Individual counseling is also
available contact School Psy-
chologists for more information
Woodward Career Technical High School Progressive Consequences for Negative and Disruptive Behavior (not
necessarily in this order)
Verbal warning
In School Suspension/ Time-
Out/ Detention
Letter/notes sent home
Telephone call to parents
Special privileges taken
away
Work Detail
Parent conferences
Emergency removal from
school*
Alternative to Suspension
up to 10 days*
Expulsion from school*
Alternative Assignment /
Change Schools
* Violation of CPS “Code of Conduct” mandates immediate consequences for some offenses (parents have the
right to appeal)
Call 363-9300 for more information.
Listed below are some of the behav-
ioral supports available for students
at Woodward.
Conflict Resolution, Anger Man-
agement, Goal setting, and Grief
groups are offered numerous
times throughout the year con-
tact School Psychologists
“Step-down Unit” 6-session coun-
seling groups for students return-
ing from A2S/A2E. Students who
have received 3 discipline refer-
rals will automatically be en-
rolled into the course for intense
behavioral support. Contact
School Psychologist. For further
Positive School Culture (PSC) is a district wide mandate to make schools more safe and orderly. WCTHS Positive
School Culture discipline plan involves teaching and consistently reinforcing 3-5 big expectations. They are ex-
pected from ALL students on a daily basis.
“DAWGS” is Woodward’s 5 expectations
Dress for Success
Act Responsibly
Work Hard
Give Respect to Get Respect (2009-2010 Bulldog Buck)
Safety First **These expectations are posted around the building and included in this handbook (pg. 11-12). **
Other incentives include:
WEEKLY: verbal praise, positive notes/ phone calls home, whole class good re-
wards , computer time.
MONTHLY: class incentives, PSC events,
special assemblies, field trips.
QUARTERLY: certif-icates and/or re-wards during pro-grams, special
recognitions.
There are incentive programs to encour-age good behavior, grades, and attend-ance. We work to see that all students receive some kind of positive recogni-
tion during the school year.
When students are following the school’s DAWGS expectations and/or are “Caught being good” and they can receive a Bulldog Buck from any staff member. Bulldog Bucks can be re-deemed for a number of rewards in-cluding items at the school store and
monthly PSC events.
Behavior Support at Woodward
Positive School Culture (PSC)
How are students rewarded for good behavior?
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Dress for
success
Act
responsibly Work hard Give respect
to get respect Safety first
Class-
room
Remove all head gear when you enter
school.
Wear the uni-form color con-sistent with your tech
team.
Wear program color, logo-free sweaters and
sweatshirts.
Black, white and program color long-sleeved shirts under uniform
shirt.
Bring appropri-ate supplies to
class.
Arrive to class
on time.
Turn in assign-
ments on time.
Keep your cell phone off and
out of sight.
Keep electronic devices off and
out of sight.
Participate in
class activities.
Listen.
Work to com-pletion on all
assignments.
Give your best
efforts.
Use appropriate language with-
out profanity.
Follow staff directions the
first time given.
Keep your hands and feet
to yourself.
Show positive support to your
classmates.
Use classroom materials ap-
propriately.
Follow class-room safety
rules.
Put jackets and coats in lock-ers.
WCTHS “DAWGS” Behavioral Expectations in the
Classroom, Hallway, and Cafeteria
Dress for success Act responsibly Work hard Give respect to
get respect Safety first
Cafeteria
Remove all head gear when you enter
school.
Wear program color, logo-free sweaters and
sweatshirts.
Black, white and program color long-sleeved shirts under uniform
shirt.
Keep all food and drinks in
the cafeteria.
Go only to your
assigned lunch.
Keep your cell phone off and
out of sight.
Keep electronic devices off and
out of sight.
Pick up and place garbage
in a trash can.
Return trays to the proper
place.
Use school-appropriate language with-
out profanity.
Follow staff directions the
first time given.
Keep your hands and feet
to yourself.
Go and stay in the cafeteria for the entire
lunch bell.
Stay seated while eating lunch.
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Dress for
success
Act
responsibly Work hard Give
respect to get re-
spect
Safety first
Hallway/
Stairwell
Remove all head gear when you
enter school.
Wear program color, logo-free sweaters and
sweatshirts.
Black, white and program color long-sleeved shirts under uniform
shirt.
Walk the most di-
rect route.
Enter the class-
room upon arrival.
Keep your cell phone off and out
of sight.
Keep electronic devices off and
out of sight.
Pick up and place garbage in
a trash can.
Use appropriate language with-
out profanity.
Follow staff di-rections the first
time given.
Keep your hands and feet to your-
self.
Keep moving.
Walk on the right.
WCTHS “DAWGS” Behavioral Expectations in the
Classroom, Hallway, and Cafeteria
Category I Possible Suspension
Students may be assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS), Alternative to Suspension (A2S), Out-of-School Suspension or be removed for com-mitting, attempting to commit, aiding or abetting the commission of, conspiring to commit, or participating in any manner, even though
unaccomplished, in the commission of any of the offenses designated in this section.
Disobedience: If students do not obey the instructions and /or directions a teacher gives them, the behavior will be considered disobedient.
Students are expected to do what school adults (i.e. staff, and school volunteers) tell them to do.
Disruptive Behavior: Students must not interrupt the learning of others or behave in a manner that causes disruption to the school environ-ment. If a teacher or other school adult is prevented from starting an activity or lesson, or has to stop what he or she is doing to try to stop the student’s behavior, the behavior is considered disruptive i.e. disruption in the classroom by talking, making noises, throwing objects,
play fighting, horseplay, or otherwise distracting one or more classmates.
Inappropriate Communication: Students are expected to speak respectfully to others. Examples of inappropriate communication include
put downs, or making fun of or negatively talking about a person or their family.
Electronic/Communication Devices: Electronic communication devices must be turned off during school hours. Cell phones or text-messaging devices must not be seen or heard during the school day. All other electronic devices may be brought to school only with specific
teacher or administrator permission.
Cheating: Students are expected to do their own work. Students must not use, submit or attempt to obtain data or answers dishonestly, by deceit or by means other than those authorized by the teacher i.e. literary theft, falsification, counterfeiting, or unsupervised possession of
any mandated tests, or copying word for word from references (i.e. books, internet).
Gambling: Students must not play games of cards, chance, or dice for money or other items, except if such games are played at a school-
sponsored activity.
Fraud/False Identification: Students must not trick, or cause someone to be tricked, by not telling the truth. Students must not sign or give
a name other than their own.
Counterfeit Currency: Students may use only real United States money. Students cannot use school property or equipment to create, or
attempt to create, counterfeit currency. Students must not knowingly possess counterfeit currency.
Tobacco/Smoking: Students must not possess, smoke or use any kind of tobacco product or paraphernalia.
Category II Mandatory Suspension/Possible Expulsion
Students who commit any of the following offenses must be suspended by the principal. Suspension can include In-School Suspension (ISS) or Alternative to Suspension (A2S). Expulsion is authorized and can be considered for committing, attempting to commit, aiding or abet-ting the commission of, conspiring to commit, or participating in any manner, even thought unaccomplished, in the commission of any of the offenses designated in this section. Students may be recommended for expulsion for chronic and/or aggravated offenses of Category II
behaviors.
Fighting: Conflicts must be resolved peacefully. Students must not physically fight with another person. Fighting is defined as hitting, push-
ing, shoving, tripping and other physical acts. Self-defense will be considered in the investigation.
Profanity or Obscenity : Students are expected to use appropriate language. Students must not verbally, electronically or by written words,
photographs or drawings direct profanity to anyone in the school environment. Students must not insult anyone by obscene gestures.
The Code of Conduct underscores the importance of creating a safe and healthy learning environment for all students, one in
which academic achievement is our top priority.
Students will receive consequences and corrective instruction when they commit, attempt to commit, aid or abet the commission of, conspire to commit, or participate in any manner, even though unaccomplished, any of the offenses designated in this sec-
tion, or if they participate in any manner (even if not completed) in the commission of any of the offenses.
Please refer to CPS Discipline Code for the complete Code of Conduct
Cincinnati Public Schools
District-Wide Code of Conduct
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Category II Continued…
Stealing or Possession of Stolen Property: Students must use only their own belongings unless explicit permission from the owner is given to borrow an item. Students must not take anything that does not belong to them. Students must not have anything that they
know, or have reason to know, has been stolen.
Gang Activity: Students should associate with peers and adults who engage in safe, respectful and responsible behaviors. Students must not participate in gang activity. Gangs are defined as groups of two or more students and/or adults who organize for the purpose of en-gaging in activities that threaten the safety of the general public, compromise the general community order, and/or interfere with the school district’s educational mission. Gang activities include: wearing clothes/accessories, using any word/phrase/written symbol or gesture or displaying anything that intentionally identifies the student as a member of a gang or otherwise symbolizes support of a gang,
recruitment of members etc.
Violent Disorderly Conduct :Students must solve problems peacefully. Violence and threats of violence disrupt the learning process.
Students must not use violence, or threats of violence, force, bodily harm or intimidation, against staff, students or property.
Damaging/Destruction of Property: Students must be respectful and take care of school property. Students must not cause damage, break or destroy school property or anything that belongs to someone else. Examples of this behavior include writing in school textbooks
or library books, damaging desks or computer equipment, breaking light bulbs or fixtures, or spray-painting surfaces.
Fireworks: Students must obey the law regarding fireworks. Students must not bring, possess, handle, transmit, conceal or use any fire-
works (poppers, firecrackers, rockets, sparklers, smoke bombs or other types) to school.
Breaking and Entering: Students must stay out of locked or private areas. Students must not force their way into places or onto proper-ty where they do not belong. Examples of such property include lockers belonging to other students and staff, science labs and supply
cabinets.
Sexual Misconduct: Students must respect themselves and the privacy of others. Students must not act or behave in an unacceptable way by touching or making reference to, verbally or in writing, their private body parts or those of another person. Included in sexual
misconduct are actions involving touching of a sexual nature, with or without consent of the other party.
Harassment/Intimidation: All communication in the school is to be conducted with respect. Students must not use words (written or verbal), gestures, photographs, drawings or any other form of communication to intimidate, harass or threaten harm to another person
based on race, gender, religious belief, nationality, disability or sexual orientation.
Category III Mandatory Expulsion A limited number of offenses constitute the basis for expelling a student. The school principal, finding a student has committed, at-tempted to commit, aided or abetted in the commission of, conspired to commit, or participated in any manner, even though unaccom-plished, in the commission of any of the following offenses, will submit a recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools that the student be expelled from school attendance. The principal will immediately notify the police when a criminal offense in this category
is committed.
Alcohol and Drugs: Students must not bring alcohol or illegal drugs to any school or school activities. Students must not use, be under the influence of, or buy or sell alcohol or illegal drugs. This section also applies to any substance made to look like, or represented to be, illegal
drugs or alcohol. A student must not sell or give prescribed or over-the-counter mediation to anyone at school.
Physical Assault: Students must get help when needed to solve problems nonviolently. Students must not physically attack another per-son. Unprovoked hitting, kicking, shoving or otherwise causing physical pain or harm to another outside the context of a mutual conflict
is considered physical assault.
Dangerous Weapons: Students must keep dangerous objects out of school. Students must not possess, handle, transmit, or use as a dangerous weapon an instrument capable of harming another person. Dangerous weapons include but are not limited to: firearms, knives, defensive weapons, razors, hammers, etc. Note: Federal law requires the superintendent to expel a student for 1 calendar year
if the student brings a gun or knife onto school property, into a school vehicle, or to a school-sponsored event.
False Fire Alarms or Bomb Reports/Tampering with Fire Alarm System: Students must obey laws regarding fire safety. Students must not tamper or set off a fire alarm at any time unless there is an emergency. Destroying or damaging a fire alarm is prohibited. Students
must not make bomb threats, either written or verbal, against any school building.
Sexual Assault: Students must protect the safety, and respect the rights, of others. Students must not sexually attack nor sexually
abuse another person.
Robbery: Students must not take another person’s property. Students must not take or attempt to take from another person any proper-
ty by force or threat of force.
Extortion: Students must accept “no” for an answer when making a request of another person. Extortion means getting money or a promise by using threat or force. Students must not make a person do anything he or she does not want to do
by using threat or force.
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CPS- District-wide Code of Conduct Cont.
Emergency Information
Emergency Information cards MUST be on file for every child. It is essential that you return the emergency cards that are sent home the first day of school. Please keep the school updated on any changes. Emer-gency situations do happen and for the safe-ty of your child, this information needs to be available when the person listed on the emergency card comes to pick up your child. They must present a photo I.D. to the office staff. Cell phone numbers and email addresses are helpful in case of an
emergency.
Enrollment/Withdrawal Procedures
New enrollees or transfer students must see the Registrar to be processes. The student must be accompanied by his/her parent when enrolling. The last grade card, birth certificate, address verification, photo ID, and immuniza-tion record must be presented to the
Registrar at the time of enrollment.
The student and parent must complete a withdrawal form, turn in all textbooks and pay any and all obligations before
withdrawal is complete.
Free and Reduced Lunch
This school year students enrolled at WCTHS will receive a healthy breakfast and nutritious lunch at school at NO CHARGE. This is part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Pro-gram called Community Eligibility Pro-vision (CEP). No application is re-
quired.
Fund Raising
Students may not bring items to school to sell. All fund raising projects must have written approval from the
administration.
Graduation
In order to graduate, students must complete the following: Pass all 5 parts of the OGT, pay all fees/obligations, complete all neces-
sary course work.
Inclement Weather
On rare occasions, the Superinten-dent determines that the weather is too severe and school may be can-celled or a two-hour delay may be an-nounced. The an-nouncement is made over the radio and television. Do not call the school. The following announcement will be made over
the radio or television.
1. “Cincinnati Public Schools
Closed.”
2. “Two Hour Delay” On appropri-ate inclement weather days, only yellow buses will run on a two-hour delay. Metro buses will run as close to normal schedules as weather
and road condition permit.
Lockers
Every student is assigned a lock-er and lock by his/her homeroom teacher. Lockers must be se-cured with a combination lock and the lock must be registered with the student’s homeroom teacher. Lockers are school property and the school has the legal right to search a student’s locker. The school is not respon-sible for lost or stolen items. Locks can be replaced at a $5 fee. Locks for gym lockers
should also be purchased.
Lost and Found
Be sure your child’s name and room number is on all of his/her belong-ings. Please check the Security office for lost/missing articles. The lost and found is periodically cleaned out and contents are given to Goodwill. Questions, contact
the main office.
Phone/Address changes
It is imperative the school is no-tified when your address or phone number changes. A work-ing phone number needs to be on file for every student. This is for your child’s protection. You must have proof of address (ie. Utility
bill). Please see the registrar to
change any of your information.
Student Fees and Obligations
Cincinnati Public Schools assess each child a fee to help de-fray the cost of special materials. The fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on family income, grade level of stu-dents, and number of children in the Cincinnati Public School dis-trict. Student fees and obliga-tions must be taken care of each school year. Fees are based pri-marily on income and range from $10.00 to $31.00. Obligations may be cleared either by the return of the item of by payment. Per-sonal checks are not accepted. Unpaid obligation notices will ulti-mately result in the student not graduating. See Mr. Rogers in
the main office.
Student Parking
Student parking is available in designated areas of the school parking lot only. Student parking in the front circle and the facul-ty section of the school parking lot is prohibited. Students who violate parking laws are subject to tickets from the Cincinnati Police Department. Students may only return to the car at the time they are leaving school
grounds.
Technology -
Internet
Permission
Each student must have on file a signed parent per-mission form in order to use the internet as a learning tool (See Tech/Internet Permission slip towards end of handbook ). Students whom fail to follow the CPS guidelines will lose this privilege. Agreements must also be signed in order for students
to use the iPad.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Illness or Injuries at school If a student becomes ill or
injured at school, parents or other designated persons will
be contacted from the information listed on the emergency
information card.
WinMed School-Based Health Center at Wood-ward (WMSBHCW) WinMed is providing physicals and acute non-emergency care to Woodward students whose parents consent for their care. WinMed’s goal is to identify and quickly treat ill students to reduce potential medical complications and school absences; and, to provide preventive health care. WinMed ac-cepts all Medicaid insurances, most private non-HMO
insurances, and will discount bills for those without insur-ance based on proof of income. Consent forms are availa-ble at the Main office and at the end of the handbook, or
by calling 363-9450.
Local School Decision Making Com-mittee (L.S.D.M.C.) The LSDMC is comprised of 4 teachers, 4 staff (one of which is the principal), 4 parents and four community members. This committee prioritizes needs for dis-bursement of funds, annually con-ducts goal setting and program evalu-ation activities, monitors the One Plan that drives the functioning of the school, and oversees the general
budgets.
Parents Active at Woodward School (PAWS) - We continually need and strive to increase our adult volun-teers, teachers and parents at Wood-
ward.
Project Connect/Faces without Places Assists students experi-e n c i n g homeless-ness. Con-tact Leslie Hattemer
363-9465
Urban League: Community
learning center resource coordi-
nation.
Contact 363-9300 for more information
Children’s
Home: Individu-
al Counseling
services. Con-
tact Jennifer
Zavadil @363-9429.
Cincinnati Youth Collabora-
tive: Educational Talent
Search College Access. Contact
Crystal Smith at 363-9300
Cincinnati Youth Collabora-
tive Mentoring Program Con-
tact Donald Swain @ 242-7768
Jobs for Cincinnati Grads:
Monday—Friday 8:30-3:30pm.
School to career/job prepared-
ness skills for 11th and 12 grad-
ers. Contact Deborah Leahr at
363-9360
Medicines “Dispensing Medication at School” form
needs to be completed by a physician in order to ad-
minister ANY medicines at school including over the
counter brands. Forms are located in the main office.
The prescribed medication must brought to the office
immediately (in the container clearly marked
from the pharmacist), along with the form
signed by the parent and the physician. The
physician’s name and telephone number must
be on file in the school office.
Immunizations Certain immunizations are re-
quired for a child to be accepted in school.
Students who do not produce evidence of these im-
munizations must be excluded from school attend-
ance for the protection of all our students.
Agencies and Programs at Woodward
Health Questions
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I need my schedule changed or have questions about credits, graduation etc. ? Program Counse-
lors
I need someone to talk to about my problems etc? School Psychologist
I need to withdraw, change my contact information, register? Registrar
I need to discuss my attendance, housing, free and reduced lunch? School Social Worker
I need support for my current living situation (i.e. homelessness, living with relatives)? Project Connect
Who do I ask for?
Extracurricular Activities at Woodward
SPORTS
BOYS & GIRLS
Basketball
Track & Field
BOYS
Football
Baseball
Wrestling
GIRLS
Volleyball
Softball
Cheerleading
Intramural Sports: Basketball, Dodgeball
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Academic Team
Art Club
Band
Bowling Club
Ensemble Choir
Key Club
Multimedia Club
National Honors Society
Newsletter Club
Robotics Club
Student Government
Yearbook
Urban League After-School
Programs
(Tutoring, Photography, Hip-Hop
dance, &
Cooking)
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2015-2016
WCTHS STUDENT HANDBOOK
Acknowledgement Page
Phone
Address
Student Signature Student Name (Print)
Date
I have read this handbook, including the Woodward Career Technical High School Positive School Cul-
ture Discipline Plan and CPS’ Discipline plan. I understand that I am responsible to support this plan. I will
work with the school to help my child comply with all aspects of the Woodward Career Technical High School
Discipline Plan, in order to make school a safe place to learn.
Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Name (Print)
Date
Cincinnati, OH 452__ __
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Permissions that need to be
completed and returned to your
Home Room Teacher by
Friday, August 28, 2015:
Photo permission
Emergency medical form
WinMed permission
Acceptable Use Policy and Internet/
Network Safety Consent form
Field Trip permission
Handbook acknowledgement (current
page)
For every signed and complete permission slip returned to your homeroom teacher
by 8/29/2014 and you will receive …
1 Bulldog Buck!!
(2009-2010 Bulldog Buck)