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.

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).

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