Cheating undermines the spirit of fairness and the joy of achievement after diligent work. Cheating and plagiarism will be addressed by the teacher responsible for grading the material in question with support of the administrative team. An academic infraction will result in an academic consequence.
WCSD Board Policy #123: Interscholastic Athletics
610-437-5081, ext. 1816
Intramural and interscholastic athletic activities are available to all students. Additional information, including the Code of Conduct, is available online and in the Athletic Office.
School rules and good sportsmanship apply.
Poor sportsmanship may cause the event to be forfeited and the citation of our school by the league and/or the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Fans exhibiting unsportsmanlike behavior may be ejected from the venue.
Ideals of Sportsmanship:
The ideals of good sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and integrity permeate our culture. The values of good citizenship and high behavioral standards apply equally to all activity disciplines. In perception and practice, good sportsmanship shall be defined as those qualities of behavior which are characterized by generosity and genuine concern for others. Further, awareness is expected of the impact of an individual’s influence on the behavior of others. Good sportsmanship is viewed by the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) as a concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fail play, ethical behavior, and integrity. The EPC and its member schools reserve the right to eject any spectators whose conduct is detrimental to good sportsmanship. Misbehavior at sporting events may lead to prosecution or school disciplinary actions.
Student Participants:
Treat opponents with respect; shake hands prior to and after contests as indicated by the sport’s protocol.
Respect the judgment of contest officials, abide by contest rules, and display no behavior that could incite the fans.
Cooperate with officials, coaches, and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest.
Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community.
Spirit Groups:
Lead desired crowd response using only positive cheers, sign, and praise without demeaning or antagonizing opponents.
Treat opposing spirit groups and fans with courtesy and respect.
Know the rules and strategies of the contest in order to cheer at proper times.
Recognize outstanding play of both teams.
Maintain enthusiasm and composure, serving as a role model of positive behavior.
Parents/Students and Other Fans:
Realize that a ticket is a privilege to observe a contest and support high school activities, not a license to verbally assault others.
Respect decisions made by the officials.
Be a role model by supporting teams in a positive manner, including the content of cheers.
Respect other fans, coaches, and participants.
Be a fan, not a fanatic.
Middle School/High School
Students are encouraged to participate in the voluntary clubs offered at each building.
The middle school clubs are linked here.
The high school clubs are linked here.
Clubs meet before and after regular school hours.
Each year the number and type of clubs vary depending on requests of the students.
Students who are interested in starting a club should go to building administration to request a meeting with the designated administrator in order to initiate the process.
The Whitehall High School Program of Studies can be located by clicking here. For more information regarding the Program of Studies, please call the Counseling Office at 610-437-5081.
A club or organization that wishes to sponsor a dance must seek the approval of the administrator who will serve as one of the chaperones of the dance and must follow the protocols outlined in WCSD Board Policy #707. Clubs are responsible for all expenses.
The advisor of the student organization sponsoring the dance is the person in charge. Rules specific to each dance may be established and disseminated by the advisor. This includes proper dress, i.e. formal or semi-formal. If individuals cannot abide by particular guidelines of the dance, they should not come to the dance and will be turned away at the door.
Any dance that permits outside guests MUST submit the Guest Approval Form prior to the function. The advisor sponsoring the dance will determine the date the form is to be returned.
High School dances begin at 7:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM No student will be admitted after 8:30 PM unless prior arrangements have been made with the administrator chaperoning the dance. Students should arrange to be picked up no later than 10:00 PM and depart the campus. Middle School dance times vary and will be communicated prior to the event.
Anyone who leaves the dance will not be readmitted.
All the normal rules of behavior and decorum are in effect. Any arguing, fighting or ungentlemanly or unladylike conduct may result in the offending parties being removed from the dance. Disciplinary action or referral to the Whitehall Township Police Department may also follow.
Searches for alcohol, drugs or weapons may be authorized by an administrator any time there is a reasonable suspicion that an individual may have something in his/her possession that is a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the individual or others at the dance. This includes vehicles on the parking lot. Attending while under the influence will result in disciplinary action and police referral.
When advertising for the dance, the organization will announce whether this is a “closed” or “open” dance. Closed dances are for WHS students only. Open dances are dances that students from other schools may attend. Guest passes are available when purchasing tickets. Students with questionable disciplinary records at other schools may not attend. Whitehall High School host students are responsible for the behavior of their guests. Guests may not be older than 20 years of age. No middle school students may attend a Whitehall High School dance.
The number of chaperones will be determined by administration based on ticket sales. If the determined number of chaperones are not obtained, the dance may be canceled.
Dances, like any other weekend extra-curricular activity, requires students to be present in class on the Friday preceding the dance.
In order to participate in Junior/Senior Prom, all obligations must be satisfied prior to purchasing tickets.
Extracurricular activities offer many opportunities for a student to develop character and self-expression. High school students must arrive before 11:00 AM/Middle School students must arrive before 10:30 AM and must be an excused tardy on the day of the activity in order to be eligible to participate in that activity.
Student extracurricular activities and athletic programs are governed by school Rules of Responsible Behavior and the Student Code of Conduct. Copies of the Code of Conduct can be obtained from the athletic office.
For further information refer to WCSD Board Policy #122.
Mark Percent Range
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 0-59
High Honor Roll: Awarded to students receiving a 4.0 and higher GPA with no grade lower than an A-.
Honor Roll: Awarded to students receiving a 3.0 to 3.99 GPA with no grade lower than a B-.
ALL subjects included in the student’s schedule will be considered in determining recipients of High Honor and Honor Roll recognition.
High School Library Hours: Monday through Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:45 AM – 3:05 PM
The library is closed when school is not in session.
WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/whitehallcoplay.org/whslibrary
STUDENT USE OF LIBRARY
Library access and use is a privilege. Socialization must never be disruptive to others' productivity.
Students must have a signed teacher pass or library pass to utilize the library.
Unless specified by the teacher or librarian, students are expected to remain in the library for the duration of the period.
Students are not permitted to use the library during their lunch period.
Students entering the library are required to sign-in upon arrival.
STUDY HALL USE
Students who want to use the library during study halls must attain a library designated study hall pass between 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
Passes are available in the library at the circulation desk.
Without a library study hall pass, students are limited to fifteen minutes.
BORROWING MATERIALS
Maximum of five items may be borrowed at a time.
Loan period for materials is two weeks.
Borrowing privileges are suspended until all overdue materials are returned and/or fines paid.
Students are financially responsible for all lost or damaged items. Any outstanding obligation remaining at the end of the school year will be handled by administration and may impact release of records and participation in graduation.
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY USE GUIDELINE
The computers in the library are for educational use only with a priority on information research.
Food or drink of any kind is not permitted in the library.
You may print ONLY ONE COPY of any paper that was typed by you.
Printing must be aligned with instructional objectives and may be restricted.
Information and research may be saved to a personal USB or school Google Drive; however, all copyright infringements are the student’s responsibility.
Personal programs, CD/DVDs, and microphones are not permitted.
You may not touch or change any of the controls, connections, settings, or programs on these computers.
NON-EDUCATIONAL SITES, including chat rooms, instant messaging, social media sites, etc. are not permitted.
You may not use these computers for any illegal activity.
Any violation of these guidelines, and all others found in the WCSD Board Policy #815 and subsequent addendums and attachments will result in disciplinary actions for the violator. In some cases legal action and loss of computer privileges may apply.
Students who lose their library privileges will need to use an alternate library for research work. This also includes after school hours.
The acceptable use of the electronic communications systems and network policy is available for review on the district web site at www.whitehallcoplay.org Click on the “Technology Policy” link. This policy and any/all updates and/or additions shall remain in force through the student’s school career with Whitehall-Coplay School District. It is the responsibility of the student to read and follow the policy and any supplements that may be added hereto as amendments or additions.
Teachers use PowerSchool for grading purposes. Parents/guardian who wish to receive periodic grade updates should access the Parent Portal and request to receive regular emails on your child’s progress. Report cards indicating subject achievement will be made available electronically on a quarterly basis. Progress reports will be made available at the midpoint of each marking period during the school year for students. Parents/guardians wishing to obtain a paper copy of their child’s report card should contact the main office.
Students who wish to review their school records may contact the counseling office for an appointment. Both permanent and cumulative records are housed in the counseling office. Parents/guardians must sign the record review sheet.
Students are strongly encouraged to make up any failed course required for graduation in a summer remediation program. Courses will be offered through an online educational program. Families are required to incur the cost of all summer school classes. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the principal.