Welcome! We are looking forward to an amazing year at BT Wilson.

Principal – James Harmon Principal Secretary – Tracy Rhodes Secretary/Attendance Clerk – Felicia Lehmann Nurse – Cheryl Barbour School Counselor – Amy Waiser

BT Wilson

HAIR must be clean and neatly groomed. Only natural hair colors are acceptable. Hairstyles that are distracting are not acceptable. EXAMPLE: Students may not dye hair red, blue, green, pink or any unnatural hair colors, any multi-colored hair or dipped tips, ect. Distracting hairstyles, such as faux hawks, mohawks, shaved patterns are not acceptable

EARRINGS may be worn only in the ears. No other visible pierced jewelry/decoration is allowed. This includes ear gauges, plugs, or flesh tunnels, ect. Earrings/jewelry may not be noisy or distracting. Visible tape or other coverings may not be worn over prohibited jewelry; the jewelry must be removed.

Visible tattoos are prohibited.

Clothing may not have holes; clothing may not be torn, cut, or frayed.

Shirts with split sides, crop tops, tank tops, and clothing with spaghetti straps are prohibited. Shoulders straps on shires and blouse should be at least 3 inches in width. This is about the width of 4 fingers.

Shirts and T-shirts are to be worn appropriately as defined by the campus. Shirts and T-shirts that fall longer than the bottom of a child’s seat should be tucked in, regardless of the number of shirts worn.

The torso of the body must be covered at all times. Proper undergarments must be worn at all times, but should not be visible. Pant legs must not drag the ground.

The waistband for pants, shorts, skirts, and shorts must be worn at or above the top of the hipbone. Oversized/baggy clothing is prohibited. All clothing/outerwear must be of appropriate and acceptable size and length.

Spandex shorts, skirts, pants, or other skin-tight lower body coverings (including leggings) as outer garments are prohibited. Cut-offs are prohibited.

Additional examples of what not to wear.

Dresses, skirts, shorts and skorts must be of modest length, no shorter than the fingertips with arms and hands extended down the sides. Any slits in skirts or shorts may not extend up past the fingertips.

Shoes must be worn. House shoes and steel-toed boots or shoes are prohibited. Appropriate athletic shoes should be worn during physical education activities. Bandanas may not be worn or carried on campus.

Transparent clothing and extremely faddish attire are prohibited. Chains as part of a wallet or watch or as visible part of any clothing are prohibited.

Caps or other headgear may not be worn on campus during school hours. Headgear must stay in student lockers during the school day.

Clothing and/or accessories that are gang-related are prohibited. Clothing and/or accessories that advertise or suggest profanity, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs, or violence are prohibited. Clothing and/or accessories that contain sexually explicit or suggestive pictures or statements are prohibited.

If the principal or designee determines that the student’s grooming or clothing violates the school’s dress code, the student will be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school. If not corrected the student will be assigned to in- school suspension for the remainder of the day, until the problem is corrected, or until a parent brings an acceptable change of clothing to the school. Repeat offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Off and away in the locker during the day

Doctor’s notes and parent notes must be received by the office within three days of the absence to be excused. Please call the office and let us know if your student will miss school.

Wildcat Leadership Student Council JustUs Peer Mediation Art Mural Committee Destination Imagination Route 6

Lockers Backpacks must stay in the student lockers during the day Organization Zip binder or Accordion Folder Teachers will help organize Review student’s agenda at least weekly if not daily Refer to class syllabi and keep for reference Math homework EVERY night Monday-Thursday Reading homework two times a week Read 20 minutes everyday Ask to SEE homework each night Pack backpack/binder in the evening before going to bed

Check Skyward often Utilize tutorials Set up a routine Have student use sticky notes for reminders Utilize school counselor

Welcome! We are really excited about this year.

Amy Waiser - (830) ext. 3 or

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