1. Wilcox central high School 2017
Academic and Behavior Expectations

2. Wilcox central HIGH school Welcomes you!
We hope everyone had a safe winter break!
We are excited to have everyone here at WCHS this year!
We are going to have a productive year filled with exciting challenges and opportunities for positive growth both academically and socially.
Wilcox Central High School Faculty and Staff cares about you, your families, and your future.

3. Wilcox Central High School Mission Statement
“WCHS will educate and empower each student to reach his or her unique potential as we excel in academics, athletics, and in the arts.”

4. Wilcox central higH school vision statement
“WCHS will provide a supportive school environment that will guide students success in preparation for the college and career of their choice.”

5. Wilcox central high School theme
“Excellence is the Only Standard”

6. WILCOX CENTRAL HIGH school classroom expectations
No Talking during instruction (Yes, this means you!)
Focus on the speaker
Remain seated at all times
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with your peers (ex. Group assignments)
Raise your hand to ask questions
Don’t be afraid to ask questions (We are here to assist)
Keep your hands to yourself
Horse playing is not permitted at any time
Cellphones are not allowed during instruction time
(Note: If your parent/guardian has an emergency, they need to contact the front office and the front office staff will notify you immediately.)

7. WILCOX CENTRAL HIGH school Daily Expectations
Come prepared with a proper frame of mind and supplies to learn daily .
All students must exhibit respectful behavior with faculty, staff, students, and community leaders.
All students are required to wear the appropriate uniforms, Mondays through Fridays.
All pants must be pulled to the waste, shirts must be tucked in, and no headgear of any kind will be permitted.
Arrive to school on time and try not to miss any days. If you have to be absent, make sure to bring a written note from your parents the next day.
Arrive to school no later then 7:35 a.m. Mondays through Fridays.
(Note: Students are not allowed on the campus prior to 7:00 a.m. for any reason. Make sure to inform your parents of this critical expectations.)
Make sure to follow ALL rules and procedures that have been established by WBOE and Wilcox Central High School.

8. Wilcox central high school Daily expectations – Continued
The following actions are not permitted at Wilcox Central High School under any circumstances and could possibility lead to an immediate arrest:
Physical or verbal threat to staff
Fighting
Possession/Furnish of drugs or weapons found on the student
Destruction of school property
Sexual Content
Bullying
Display of Gang Writings/Paraphernalia/Signs
Bus Behavior
All students are required to be seated and keep their arms, hands, and head inside the school bus at all times. Safety First!!!!

9. Wilcox central high school Daily expectations – continued
Class transitions must be conducted silently with all students rotating to the right side of the halls at all times.
All class changes must be completed in five minutes or less.
Students are to report to their lockers during assigned locker times.
Students can not carry book bags or large purses during the school day.
Candies, chips, cookies and etc. are not allowed during class time and hallway transitions. These items may be eaten during your scheduled lunch.
Horseplay is not allowed in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, buses, traveling to and from school, and during afterschool activities
All students are expected to behave appropriately in all Connection classes, and to report on time daily.
We are on limited movement all year. (Note: Make sure to use the restroom and obtain instructional supplies during scheduled times.)
Food is not allowed in the computer lab, and student can not view inappropriate sites.

10. Wilcox central high SCHOOL Daily expectations – continued
Uniforms must be worn EVERYDAY.
Shirt must be tucked in at all times.
Pants must be pulled up on the waist with a belt.
The colors for shirts are red, royal blue, and white. (Polo Style)
The colors for the pants are navy blue and khaki.
No jeans are allowed. Yes this means you too!
No headgear of any kind, bandannas are not allowed at WCHS.
Dress code infractions will result in disciplinary actions.

11. What can I do to increase my chances of Success this year?
Maintain a positive attitude
Maintain respect for yourself and others
Listen and follow instructions
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Read, Read, and Read
Complete ALL assignments with correct information
Attend all tutorial and enrichment sessions
Get your parent/guardians to help you with homework nightly
Get involve in after school activities

12. Wilcox matters/Get involved
Athletic opportunities
Softball
Volleyball
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Track and Field
Fine Arts and Technical opportunities
Chorus
Band
ROTC
CTE
Clubs and Organizations
Community Service – Please note these ours are critical as we prepare for college

13. What’s new at WCHS this year?
Jaguar/Social Emotional Learning Block – Opportunity to work on standard based deficiency areas/Opportunity to provide
Advisor/Advisee – Opportunity for us to discus issues that impact our lives and solutions on making better choices. (Once a month minimum)
Student Government Association (SGA)

14. In closing…..
You are here to learn and to build positive relationships with faculty, staff, and peers.
You must have high expectations for your behavior and education in order to prepare for the college or career of your choice.
Leave community drama at home. What occurs in the community will not be allowed at WCHS. However, we are here to support you if you are experiencing societal challenges.
Thanks for being the best students in the State of Alabama!!!!
We are going to have a phenomenal 2017 school year, and now, it is time to get to work
Finish Strong!!!!!!! ……… Go Jags!!!!