Wasatch Junior High Policies |
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After-School Detention ASD is held Monday through Thursday from 3:00 – 3:45 PM in Room 211. Students are given ASD's for tardies;
each period of an unexcused absence; and/or and other infractions of school policy.
Written notification of assigned detention will be sent home with students (or phone call to parents) for classroom infractions.
Students who fail to make up an ASD in the allotted time will be assigned a second detention; those not completing an ASD the second time will be referred to the administration and put in ISS (In-School Suspension).
Assemblies are part of the curriculum.
Students should go to the assemblies quickly and quietly and sit in their assigned seats. Students should exhibit respectful behavior. Whistling, booing, yelling out, and talking are not acceptable. Parents should not excuse their child during assemblies.
Attendance
Granite District's attendance policy states that all children of legal age shall be required to be in regular school attendance in accordance with the compulsory attendance laws of the state of Utah (Section 53A-11-105, Utah Code, Annotated, 1965).
• Students must be in regular attendance to understand and successfully complete a course of study; therefore, parents and students should accept responsibility for the student's attendance.
• Parents/guardians must provide school personnel a written excuse (with the student's name and ID number) for all absences. This excuse should be turned into Mrs. Leavitt, the attendance secretary, the morning they return to school.
• Parents are encouraged to notify the school for any extended absences (vacations, etc.)
• Seven or more days (or equivalent periods) of excused absences within a school year are considered excessive and may require a physician's note to excuse subsequent absences.
• After five or more days (or equivalent class periods) of unexcused absences within a school year, the school will mail the parent/student a Truancy Letter asking for the parent's help with their child's attendance and warning consequences for further truancy. (Students must be in attendance 4/7 of a day to receive credit for one full day.
• After 10 days (or equivalent class periods) of unexcused absences within a school year, the school will mail the parents/student a Habitual Truancy Notice/Pre-Court Hearing that requires appearance at a pre-court hearing.
• After 15 or more days ( or equivalent class periods) of unexcused absences within a school year, parents/student will be mailed a Habitual Truancy Notice. Students in grades 7-12 will be referred to the Third District Juvenile Court.
Parents will be notified, by the use of a calling machine, whenever their children miss one or more periods of school.
Backpacks
Because of space limitations, backpacks are not permitted in classrooms. Students may bring backpacks to and from school. Backpacks are subject to inspection by the administration; illegal or unsafe substances should not be carried in backpacks. The school is not responsible for lost backpacks and/or contents.
Bicycles, Roller blades, Skateboards, Scooters
Bicycles should be locked in the bicycle rack during school hours. Skateboards, roller blades, and scooters, must be carried into the school and put in students' locker. Students should not ride these items on school property. Individuals violating this policy will have these items confiscated and returned only to their parents.
Citizenship Policy
Satisfactory citizenship is a graduation requirement in Granite School District .
Students are required to maintain a 2.00 CPA to meet graduation requirements from 9 th to 12 th grade. Those students not maintaining a 2.00 CPA while in the ninth grade will be deficient in citizenship credit when entering high school.
In addition to academic grades, the following citizenship grades will be awarded:
4 – Honor; 3 Good; 2 Satisfactory;
1 Poor; 0 Failure
Classroom expectations will be described in each teacher's disclosure statement. Students who dispute a citizenship grade must resolve it with the issuing teacher before the end of the term following the one in which the grade was given.
Students are not permitted to leave school grounds during school hours without a note from parents. Students from other schools are not allowed and are trespassing. Adults visiting the building should go to the main office to obtain a visitor's pass.
Students are welcome in the building until 3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and 12:50 PM on Fridays. Arrangements should be made with parents to have students picked up on time. Students who are serving After School Detention (ASD) may stay in the building until 3:50 PM. Individuals who remain in the building after these times and without adult supervision may subject themselves to an ASD.
Counseling Center
Counselors provide assistance to students with school and personal concerns, career planning, academic coursework, and a greater understanding and acceptance of self. Additionally, they serve as student advocates.
Students who wish to make an appointment with their counselor should contact Mrs. Spencer, secretary in the Counseling Center (646.5245).
Mrs. Robyn Bechthold A-K
Mrs. Karen Taylor L-Z
Dress Code
The school dress policy applies to all students. Dress must be clean and appropriate; clothing or appearance that is distracting to the learning environment is unacceptable. It is expected that parents, students, faculty, and staff will support the school in providing an environment conducive to academic learning.
In accordance with this philosophy and Granite School District policy that mandates that dress be “. . . stylish , modest, and clean,” minimum dress standards for Wasatch Junior High students are listed below:
NO
• Tank tops, halters, bare midriffs and other abbreviated clothing
• Hats, bandannas, sweatbands or other head wear
• Sagging that reveals underwear
• Clothing with profanity, suggestive or sexual remarks, gang affiliation,
drugs, tobacco, or illegal acts
• Short-shorts, mini-skirts. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be 1” longer than the fingertips when arms are held to the sides (when the skirt is worn at the waist).
• Slippers. Shoes are to be worn at all times.
• Trench coats worn in classrooms (must be kept in locker)
• Shirts and tops must cover the shoulders.
• Low riding jeans that expose the midriff or lower back.
• Pajamas
• Jeans with holes that expose underwear
Students who wear inappropriate clothing will be given the option of either (1) calling parents to bring appropriate clothes; (2) wearing an outfit (sweat pants and T-shirt) provided by the school. On the first offense, the student will be assigned an ASD (After School Detention.)
Drills/Fire/Safety
Fire, earthquake, and “lock-down” drills are held throughout the year. Students will be instructed and will practice proper evacuation to be utilized in the event of an emergency.
Any student accident or injury should be immediately reported to the main office.
Flammable materials, matches, candles, lighters, etc. are not allowed in school or on school grounds.
Items that may be detrimental to the educational process or hazardous to others may not be brought to school. Cell phones, IPOD, MR3 players, CD players, etc may not be used during school hours (7:50 AM – 2:45 PM). On the first violation, the item will be returned to the student at the end of the day. On the second violation, the item will be returned to the parent, and on the third violation, the item will be confiscated until the end of the school year.
Situations may arise when a parent needs to contact a student or a student needs to contact a parent. A telephone is available in the counseling center to make calls in emergency situations. Emergency messages will be taken for students only from a parent or guardian. 
Eligibility Standards
A. Class Officer, SBO and Cheerleader
Students trying out for Class Officer, SBO, or Cheerleader must meet the eligibility requirements listed below:
• A GPA of 3.0 for each of the three terms prior to the term of election with no “F” grades and no more than 1 “D” grade.
• A CPA of 3.0 for each of the three terms prior to the term of election with no “0” grades.
• Academic and citizenship report card grade changes will not be accepted for determining eligibility unless changes are made to correct an error.
• If elected to office, students must maintain these standards during each term of office for 4 th term and during the following academic year. 
B. Team Eligibility Standards
Students trying out for athletic teams must meet eligibility standards the term prior t o the term in which the student is trying out and during each term of competition.
tudents who are absent because of illness and need homework must
adhere to the following school policy:
Students should have the phone number of a friend in each class to contact for homework.
If is becomes clear that the student will be out of school for more than 3 days, parents may contact the attendance office (646.5247) and arrange to pick up homework.
Honor Roll 
Students attending Wasatch Junior High are eligible for the Honor Roll according to their grade point average each term:
High Honor Roll . . . . . 3.85 and above
Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . 3.50 – 3.84
Students who earn High Honor Roll or Honor Roll each term will have their names posted and will receive a certificate of achievement.
Students may use school Internet access, including e-mail, only for teacher-directed activities. All students must complete Granite School District 's “Student Internet Use Agreement” prior to being
All students must complete and return Granite District's “Student Internet Use Agreement” before using any computer. Students who violate this agreement will have their internet privileges terminated.
The media center is open from 7:15 AM to 3:15 each day.
Three or fewer books may be checked out for two weeks.
Lagoon and Year-End Activities
Ninth grade students must complete all assigned ASD's and be in good standing in order to attend Lagoon and promotion activities.
The administration reserves the right to withhold this privilege from any ninth grade student
Lockers are the property of the school and are loaned to students for their convenience . Students should maintain the security of their lockers by not giving out the combination. Ninth and eighth grade students will have individual lockers; some seventh grade students may have to share.
Students should keep their lockers clean, both inside and out. The administration reserves the right to inspect any locker at any time
The Lost and Found is located in the Churchill main office. Students should label or engrave items brought to school.
At the end of each term, unclaimed items are given to a charitable organization.
Lunch
Lunch will be served on the first day of school and will cost $1.40. Students may deposit money for lunch in the Churchill main office each day before school begins. Please send only the amount you wish to have deposited in your child's lunch account as no change will be given.
Student will be issued a PIN number that they should remember and keep confidential. They will be reminded when their lunch account is low. Students should maintain sufficient funds to purchase lunch as the school is prohibited from lending money or providing a free lunch.
Lunch options include: 
Students must pay cash for pizza or a la carte items.
End of year lunch balances
Students in 7 th and 8 th grade may carry lunch balances forward to the next school year. Ninth grade students must have a zero (“0”) balance by the end of the school year; they may, however, transfer balances to siblings attending Wasatch the following year.
Medication
Secondary students may retain and self-administer medications subject to the following:
• Medication, prescription or non-prescription, shall be taken only as prescribed.
• Medication, prescription or non-prescription, shall not be sold, shared, or otherwise given to others.
• A responsible adult must transport syringes (insulin pens excepted) to and from school and they must be kept in a locked cabinet or drawer at school.
• Granite Health Services may withdraw authorization for administration of medication at any time with parental notice.
• Violations of this policy may be regarded as substance abuse and could result in disciplinary action pursuant to the district's policies and procedures regarding substance abuse.
• It is recommended that students only bring a one-day dose to school.
Memory Book Policy
Memory books are issued to students who are currently enrolled at Wasatch Junior High when memory books are distributed.
Students who have been suspended or who have checked out must pick up their yearbooks the week following the last day of school.
Money and Valuables
Granite District policy mandates that cash is not to be kept in the school, therefore we are unable to make change for students. When writing a check for school fees, please make out the check to “Wasatch Junior High” for the amount of purchase only.
It is recommended that students not bring large amounts of cash to school.
Report cards are printed at the end of each term and are usually available to students and parents one week after the term ends.
Fourth term report cards are mailed to parents.
A midterm report is sent home with the student during the midpoint of the term. Midterm grades are also available on the internet.
Safe School Policy 
• Granite District's School Safety policy establishes penalties and procedures for:
• Any threat or act of violence
• Possession of any type of weapon (real, look-alike, or pretend) regardless of intent
• Any form of organized gang activity
• Any type of criminal behavior
• Destruction or defacement of school property
• Conduct in locations away from school that threatens or does harm to the school or persons associated with the school
Students who violated this policy may subject themselves to:
• Automatic suspension from school
• Referral to law enforcement
• Mandatory parent/guardian conference
• Referral to the Student Services Office
• Placement in an alternative program
• Expulsion from school or other action to resolve the problem
• Mandatory one-year expulsion may be imposed for any incident involving firearms.
Sexual Harassment
• Any form of sexual harassment by staff, students, or others, including any inappropriate verbal, written, or physical conduct as defined below, is strictly prohibited. Violators of this policy will subject themselves to investigative and disciplinary procedures.
Definition
• Any verbal, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, or unreasonably interferes with a person's work or academic performance.
• Any suggestion, request, demand, or pressure for sexual involvement, accompanied by an implied or explicit threat concerning one's grades, extracurricular standing, job, etc.
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Derogatory, demeaning, or offensive jokes, teasing, or comments of a sexual nature.
• Graphic remarks or sexual comments about an individual's body
• Sexually suggestive or obscene telephone calls, letters, notes, or invitations
• Grabbing, pinching, or touching of private areas
• Deliberate cornering, shouldering, or bumping in hallways
• Sexual gestures, unwanted pats or hugs, or any inappropriate touching
• Any form of sexual threat, intimidation, or exploitation
• Actual or attempted sexual assault, molestation, or rape
• Sexist remarks or gender-based stereotyping
• Offensive physical pranks, such as pantsing, mooning other students.
What to do:
• Consider telling the person that you do not like what is happening and that you want it stopped. (This is not a requirement of the individual being harassed.)
• Report the problem immediately to the school administration. Do not feel embarrassed, intimidated, or reluctant to file a harassment report. Students will not be subject to retaliation or “put on trial” for reporting.
Reporting:
• Anyone (student, staff member, parent, volunteer) who is a victim of sexual harassment or has personal knowledge of sexual harassment taking place, is encouraged to immediately report the situation to the school administration.
Alcohol and Drugs
The illegal use, possession, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, over-the-counter prescription medications or intoxicants of any kind is prohibited in all Granite District schools, on school grounds, at school-sanctioned activities, or when students are being transported by buses.
Violations also include student use, possession, distribution, or sale of drug paraphernalia, imitation controlled substances or resorting where drugs are being used or possessed.
Snowball Throwing
Throwing snowballs on school grounds is forbidden. On the first offense, the student will receive an After-School Detention (ASD) and a parent phone call; on the second offense, the student will be suspended from school.
School Property/Vandalism
Students are responsible for paying the current replacement cost for school books, supplies, and equipment if damaged.
Textbooks are on loan to students for their use during the school year. Textbooks are to be kept clean and carefully handled.
Students should write their names in the front cover of books in the event they are misplaced. Students who return books in good condition will be issued a $10 refund at the end of the year.
Students who destroy or deface school property may be referred to the police.
Students checking out of school during the day must bring a note to the office before the beginning of school. They will be given a street pass to present to their teacher when it is time to leave. Students who leave school without checking out will receive an unexcused absence . Only individuals listed on the student information sheet may check a student out of school.
Student Conduct
Any behavior that interferes with students being able to learn is unacceptable and will result in consequences such as After-School Detention (ASD); ISS (In-School Suspension), and or suspension.
Suspension 
Students may be suspended by the administration for serious violations of school policy. Parents will be notified if their child is suspended. Examples of offenses that may result in suspension include fighting, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, threats or intimidation, defiance, or violation of the district's safe school policy.
Tardy Policy
Students at Wasatch Junior High School are expected to follow school and classroom rules. Teachers will provide disclosure statements for each class that will delineate behavioral expectations. Severe behavior problems will result in a referral to the administration and a parent conference.
1st |
Teacher Warning |
2 nd |
Teacher Warning |
3 rd |
Parent phone call; ASD by teacher |
4 th |
Administrative referral; citizenship grade no higher than a “1.” |
5 th |
Administrative referral; citizenship grade “0.” |
6 th |
Administrative referral; ½ day of ISS (In–School –Suspension) |
7 th |
ISS, full day; parent/student conference with administration |
8 th |
Suspension (out-of-school); parent/student conference with administration. |
Tobacco:
The possession of tobacco for students under the age of 19 is against Utah State law. Violators are referred to Juvenile Court as “status” offenders under the criminal code. Violators in schools, at school activities, or on school grounds will be issued citations by the school administration and/or law enforcement authorities.
Visitors/Trespassing
Visitors are always welcome; however students/parents should report to the main office when you arrive at school. A vistor's pass will be provided.
Students who are found on the school campus without checking in with the front office may be charged with trespassing.
Granite School Board policy does not allow visitors from other schools.
