GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES

• No headphones or personal electronic devices without teacher permission.
• One person out of the classroom at a time to use the washroom.
• 90% attendance is required for participation in field trips and special events.

SCHOOL BOUNDARIES

• SAEC and the Elementary School are out of bounds for WLSS students.
• Students who wish to leave school during hour require written parental/guardian. consent. A consent form for this purpose is included in the registration package to be signed and returned to the school. Grade 8s will be allowed to leave the school campus at lunch hour starting second semester as part of their high school transition.
• Students who return late from lunch will have their off-campus privileges suspended until further notice (typically following a meeting with parents).
• Students may not visit other schools during school hours without permission from the administration at both schools.
• The Front Office and Medical Room are out of bounds to students unless permission is given by a staff member to enter.

FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING

• Shoes must be worn when not in the classroom. This is for safety reasons.
• No bandanas are to be worn.
• No inappropriate clothing (e.g., T-shirts with symbols or writing that are inappropriate for a school setting, revealing clothing, etc.).

RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR

• No running in the hallways.
• No ball play/stick handling in or near the school building.
• No playing loud music.
• No drugs or alcohol on the school grounds. There is a zero tolerance policy, which means a school suspension and possible expulsion.
• No public displays of affection.
• No bike riding or skateboarding anywhere on the school grounds.
• No bikes allowed in the school. Bikes must remain outside in the designated area and should be locked. Bikes without locks may be stolen.
• No inappropriate or disrespectful language or gestures.
• The school bus is part of school. Inappropriate or disrespectful behavior will result in a suspension from riding the bus.

FOOD & DRINK

• No gum chewing.
• No energy drinks or pop in the school.
• No food or drinks (except water) allowed in the classrooms.
• No food or drinks allowed in the Computer Room – not even water.
• No food or drinks are to be consumed on the school bus.

LOCKS & LOCKERS

• Lockers are assigned to students to store their school books, supplies, and materials as well as outdoor clothing and gym strip. The lockers belong to the school and must be kept clean, organized, and used responsibly. Students are charged a $5.00 deposit that will be returned when the lock and locker are returned in good condition.