Behavior Expectations

Behavior Expectations at WHHS

Dress Code

The required dress code expectations for our high school scholars are:

Warrensville-branded shirts with the W emblem in the following colors: gold, white, blue, and gray.
Solid blue, black or tan pants (joggers, jeans, ripped pants or leggings are not permitted)
Hard sole or tennis shoes are permitted in any color. Shoes must be (enclosed) closed toe and closed back (sandals that expose parts of the foot, including Crocs, house shoes, or slides are not permitted)
Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted to be worn in the building. Warrensville branded fleece jackets and crew neck sweatshirts can be purchased through the Uniform Store.

The district dress-code policy can be found on page 12 in the student code of conduct.

Attendance

Our attendance goal is 93 percent. Scholar incentives include dress down days, pizza parties, pep rallies and morning shout outs to the winning class. Regular attendance is a significant student responsibility at all grade levels. Many studies correlate regular attendance with success in school. Regular attendance means that the academic learning process is not interrupted, less time is spent on make-up assignments, and students benefit from participation and interaction with others in class. Many important lessons are learned through active participation in classroom and other school activities that cannot be replaced by individual study.

Learn more about our District Attendance policy within the Student Handbook or here.

PBIS

What is PBIS?

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is an implementation framework for maximizing the selection and use of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices along a multi-tiered continuum that supports the academic, social, emotional and behavioral competence of all students. (PBIS.org, National Technical Assistance Center on PBIS, June, 2018). Learn more about our District PBIS program here.

What are the expectations under PBIS?

Here are the PBIS behavioral expectations that our WHHS scholars are provided. Please review with your scholar.

	Personal Responsibility	Respect	Integrity	Discipline	Engagement
Classroom	Know and follow rules and procedures Follow WHCSD dress code Turn off and store electronic devices Arrive on time	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume Listen to others and talk in turns	Make your best effort Show and submit your own work	Be prepared with necessary materials Obtain permission before touching other's personal property or entering their space Use school property appropriately Be controlled and calm	Participate in classroom discussions, projects and assignments Stay on task Actively listen Follow through on commitments
Hallway	Know and follow rules and procedures Follow WHCSD dress code Turn off and store electronic devices	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Always use a hall pass Report problems to a teacher, security guard, officer or custodian	Keep the hallway clean Obtain permission before touching other's personal property or entering their space Use school property appropriately Be controlled and calm	Walk with purpose
Cafeteria	Know and follow rules and procedures Follow WHCSD dress code Stay in the designated area	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume Listen to others and talk in turns	Report problems to a teacher, security guard, officer or custodian	Bring all necessary materials Obtain permission before touching other's personal property or entering their space Be controlled and calm	Follow the lunch routine Know your ID number
Restroom	Know and follow rules and procedures Use restroom during lunch, between classes, or with teacher permission only Turn off and store electronic devices	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Use the restroom break for it's intended purpose Report problems to a teacher, security guard, officer or custodian	Keep surfaces, walls and floor clean Maintain personal space Return to class/activity promptly after restroom break	Follow the restroom routine. Flush the toilet, Wash hands with soap and water, and place waste in garbage.
Assemblies	Know and follow rules and procedures Stay in designated area Stay seated during a presentation Turn off and store electronic devices	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume Listen to others and talk in turns	Pay attention to the presenter	Bring necessary materials Use school property appropriately Be controlled and calm	Raise your hand to participate Speak only when called on Participate in assembly discussions/activities
Office/Clinic	Know and follow rules and procedures Stay in designated area	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Be truthful about your condition or needs Always have a hall pass	Use school property appropriately Return directly to class after leaving the office/clinic Maintain personal space	Respond to directions and questions when asked
Safety Drill	Know and follow rules and procedures Stay in designated area	Follow directions Use appropriate language, tone and volume	Pay attention to your surroundings and staff Wait patiently for directions	Bring all necessary materials Be controlled and calm	Stay on task Actively listen for instructions