Discipline

Students must follow the rules in order to learn and not negatively impact the learning environment. Students who choose to not follow established rules will be provided an intervention (discipline) to eliminate future infractions.

WBMS Referral Form (Detention + Office Referral)

You can also use the paper form and send it down to Jill in the front office.

Lunch Detention-This discipline takes place during lunch. Students are NOT permitted to social with other students during Lunch Detention.

AM/PM detention-We have detentions four times each week. We have two in the morning and two in the afternoon in order to provide options for families. The detentions are at the MS two times each week and at the HS the other two times.

Monday-PM (2:45pm-3:25pm)---High School
Tuesday-PM (2:45pm-3:25pm)--Middle School
Wednesday-AM (6:50am-7:30am)--High School
Thursday-AM (6:50am-7:30am)--Middle School

In-School Suspension-

Student Discipline Code of Conduct

A major component of the educational program (at the school) is to prepare students to become responsible citizens by learning how to conduct themselves properly and in accordance with established standards. Students are expected to behave in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and rules and Board policies and Administrative Guidelines, and in a way that respects the rights and safety of others. Staff will take corrective action to discipline a student and/or to modify the student's behavior when a student's behavior does not fall within these parameters:

1. Possession/use of drugs and/or alcohol

2. Possession/use of tobacco

3. Use and/or possession of a firearm

4. Use and/or possession of a weapon

5. Use of an object as a weapon

6. Knowledge of dangerous weapons or threats of violence

7. Arson

8. Physically assaulting a staff member/student/person associated with the District.

9. Verbally threatening (either orally, in writing or otherwise expressed) a staff member/student/person associated with the District.

10. Misconduct against a school official or employee, or the property of such a person, regardless of where it occurs.

11. Misconduct off school grounds

12. Extortion

13. Gambling

14. Falsification of school work, identification, forgery

15. Bomb Threats, and other false alarms and reports

16. Terroristic Threat

17. Possession and/or use of explosives and/or fireworks

18. Trespassing/Loitering

19. Theft, or knowingly receiving or possessing stolen property

20. Insubordination

21. Damaging property (Vandalism)

22. Absence/tardiness and Truancy

23. Unauthorized use of school or private property

24. Refusing to accept discipline

25. Aiding or abetting violation of school rules

26. Displays of affection/sexual activities

27. Possession of electronic equipment

28. Violation of individual school/classroom rules

29. Violation of bus rules

30. Interference, disruption or obstruction of the educational process

31. Harassment and/or Aggressive Behavior (including Bullying/Cyberbullying)

32. Hazing

33. Violent Conduct

34. Improper Dress

35. Careless or Reckless Driving

36. Burglary

37. Fighting

38. Lighting Incendiary Devices

39. Possession of Pornography

40. Unauthorized use of vehicles

41. Obscene Language

42. Outside Access

43. False Testimony

44. Habitual Offender

45. Disrespect

Further information can be found online at westbranch.k12.oh.us in the district student handbook.