Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
Foreward
School Board
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Joe Becker
Term Ends 2028
1463 S. 96th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 305-6035
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Brendan Burns
Term Ends 2027
3364 S. 119th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 501-3702
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Jane Carr
Term Ends 2027
2577 S. 95th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 477-1191
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Amy Deal
Term Ends 2027
924 S. 105th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 517-6519
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Brian Keller
Term Ends 2026
2055 S. 79th Street
West Allis, WI 53219
(414) 587-0278
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Kristen Keyser
Term Ends 2026
8132 W. Raymond Lane
West Allis, WI 53219
(860) 543-0829
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Rebecca Lee
Term Ends 2028
2560 S. 97th Street
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 254-7100
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Noah Leigh
Term Ends 2026
3620 S. Loretta Lane
New Berlin, WI 53151
(414) 460-5267
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John Verbos
Term Ends 2028
2177 S. 81st Street
West Allis, WI 53219
(414) 861-0644
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School District Administration
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Dr. Tarrynce Robinson
Superintendent
(414) 604-3005
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Aaron Norris
Assistant Superintendent
(414) 604-3034
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Connie Bergmann
Director of Student Enrollment & School Services
(414) 604-3031
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Alyssa Burrage
Director of Teaching and Learning
(414) 604-3010
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D. Garcia
Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement
(414) 604-3055
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Carolyn Hahn
Director of Communications & Engagement
(414) 604-3065
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Laura Sage
Director of Student Services
(414) 604-4905
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School Information
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West Allis Central High School
8516 W. Lincoln Ave
(414) 604-3100
Principal: Brian Summerfield
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Nathan Hale High School
11601 W. Lincoln Ave
(414) 604-3200
Principal: Matt Lesar
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James E. Dottke PBL High School
7815 W. Lapham Street
(414) 604-4200
Principal: Greg Goelz
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Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
9501 W. Cleveland Ave
(414) 604-3400
Principal: Jason Fish
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West Milwaukee Intermediate
5104 W. Greenfield Ave
(414) 604-3300
Principal: Jeff Thomson
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DLVA
(414) 604-4291
Devone Smith
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Franklin Elementary
2060 S. 86th Street
(414) 604-3700
Principal: Steve Harris
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General Mitchell Elementary
10125 W. Montana Ave
(414) 604-4500
Principal: Becca Schwall
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Hoover Elementary
12705 W. Euclid Ave
(414) 604-3800
Principal: Kourtney Vang
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Horace Mann Elementary
6213 W. Lapham Street
(414) 604-3900
Principal: Erika Minzlaff
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Irving Elementary
10230 W. Grant Street
(414) 604-4000
Principal: Christine Gosch
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Jefferson Elementary
7229 W. Becher Street
(414) 604-4100
Principal: Kyle Burto
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Pershing Elementary
1330 S. 47th Street
(414) 604-4600
Principal: Alyssa Johnson
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Walker Elementary
900 S. 119th Street
(414) 604-4700
Principal: Chris Miller
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Wilson Elementary
8710 W. Orchard Street
(414) 604-4800
Principal: Breanne Pluta
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Message from the Superintendent

Superintendent, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Our Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Core Values
- Eliminating inequities begins with each of us; we see students as people with assets and aspirations and it is our job to help them realize their goals and dreams.
- Together we are responsible for the prevention of unmet potential, supporting students’ social emotional growth, and overall organizational improvement by eliminating inequalities and acknowledging our own biases.
- We will engage students in authentic and rigorous learning through curricular materials, instructional practices, and assessments that are free of discrimination and bias and are culturally responsive.
- Together we create a service oriented culture of excellence where success for each student and all relationships reflect our core values (Trust, Integrity, Respect, Communication).
- Student involvement in all organizational programming is representational and equitable.
- The Deeper Learning Competencies (Master Academic Content, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Self-Directed Learning, Academic Mindset) will drive instructional planning to increase equitable opportunities for all students.
- We will analyze data in order to support resource allocation and funding. All District policies, procedures, and funding are aligned with our Equity Non-Negotiables and are used to create equity for all.
- We will empower and intentionally seek feedback from ALL families in their student’s education, school planning, and District decision making.
- We will always persevere in serving students, even when a student lacks home support, guidance and/or requisite knowledge; fails to exert the expected effort; and/or refuses to adhere to the code of conduct.
- Every employee is part of an intentionally designed educational team that co-plans together, sharing knowledge and expertise to better educate each child through co-teaching and purposeful collaboration.
- We will recruit, employ, support, retain, and continually develop a workforce of racially conscious and culturally competent administrative, instruction, and support personnel.
Academics
- Mastery: The student is meeting and/or exceeding grade level expectations presented during this quarter. The student applies key concepts, processes, and skills required of the subject area with consistent accuracy and independence.
- Progressing: The student is making progress toward grade level expectations presented during this quarter. The student is able to apply skills with increasing success, but performance varies. The student is beginning to grasp and apply key concepts, processes, and skills.
- Not Yet: The student is not yet meeting grade level expectations presented during this quarter. At this time, the student does not yet demonstrate understanding of basic concepts and skills independently or with additional support. The student is having difficulty grasping key concepts, processes, and skills.
- Promote a process of continuous improvement of student performance;
- Provide an evaluation of student progress at a given point in time
- Inform the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) of student academic progress; and
- Provide a basis for change in student performance if necessary. The symbols used to report student progress at each level shall be approved by the Board
- 93-100 = A
- 90-92 = A-
- 87-89 = B+
- 83-86 = B
- 80–82 = B-
- 77-79 = C+
- 73-76 = C
- 70-72 = C-
- 67-69 = D+
- 63-66 = D
- 60-62 = D-
- Below 60 = F
- English, 4 credits
- Health, .5 creditd
- Phys. Ed., 1.5 credits
- Mathematics, 3 credits
- Science, 3 credits
- Social Studies, 3 credits
- Personal Financial Literacy, .5 credits
- Electives, 8.5 credits
- Total, 24 credits
Administration of Medication
- If changes are made, such as dose or time the dose is given, a new form must be completed and signed by the parent and child’s medical provider.
- If the prescribed medication is to be discontinued, the parent must bring in a discontinuation order written by the child’s medical provider or parent.
- The parent is responsible for ensuring the medication is delivered to the school safely and that there is enough medication to follow the medical provider’s orders. Medications classified as “controlled substances” must be delivered by an adult.
- All prescription medications must be in the original pharmacy container identifying the pharmacy, date the prescription was filled, the child’s name, medication name, dosage, time of day the medication is to be taken, and medical provider’s name.
- If your child appears to be having a severe allergic reaction, epinephrine can be administered by the school nurse or trained school personnel.
Attendance
- Personal illness
- Funerals (absences for this reason are limited to three days unless reasonable cause can be demonstrated)
- Medical or dental appointments
- Required legal appearances
- Religious holiday observances
- Inclement weather (when school is in session)
- Family emergencies
- Driver license examinations
- Approved District-sponsored activities
- Individual and unique absences the principal finds reasonable
- Elementary School Day: Start Time: 8:30 a.m. Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.
- Intermediate School Day: Start Time: 7:45 a.m. Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
- High School Day: Start Time: 7:47 a.m. Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
- Parents have the right to receive written notice of their child’s non-attendance from school.
- Parents and students have the right (and will be asked) to attend a meeting with school officials to discuss the child’s truancy.
- Schools will work with parents and students to create a plan (e.g., strategies, program or curriculum modifications) to improve regular school attendance.
- Students who are enrolled in our District through the open enrollment program and become habitually truant from school may be terminated from the program and dismissed from our District.
- Students should be fever-free without fever reducing medications (Tylenol, ibuprofen) before being sent back to school.
- Students who have had a contagious disease should have a note from their doctor allowing them to return to school.
- Students with a persistent cough that will interrupt the learning process should not come to school until treated by their physician.
- In most cases, students who complain of minor ailments, but do not have a fever or other symptoms to support their complaints, should come to school.
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High Schools & Programs
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Intermediate Schools | Elementary Schools |
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West Allis Central:
(414) 604-3101
Nathan Hale:
(414) 604-3201
Dottke:
(414) 604-4201
Shared Journeys & DLVA:
(414) 604-4291
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Frank Lloyd Wright:
(414) 604-3401
West Milwaukee:
(414) 604-3301
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Franklin: Jefferson:
(414) 604-3710 (414) 604-4110
General Mitchell: Pershing:
(414) 604-4510 (414) 604-4610
Hoover: Walker:
(414) 604-3810 (414) 604-4710
Horace Mann: Wilson:
(414) 604-3910 (414) 604-4810
Irving:
(414) 604-4010
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Bullying
Bus Transportation
- Students in grades 4K-12 residing in Our District who live two or more miles from their neighborhood public school to which they are assigned in our District.
- Students residing in areas within our District which have been designated as hazardous by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department. Designated hazardous areas.
- Students with special education needs in accordance with state and federal law requirements who are eligible for transportation through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Call the Student Services Department at 414-604-3079 with questions regarding transportation for students with special needs.
- Students in grades K-12 residing in our District who are attending a private or parochial school may be eligible for transportation or transportation reimbursement. To be eligible the family must live within our District and two miles from their private or parochial school, the private or parochial school must be within five miles of our District and the private or parochial school must have an attendance area designation and enrollment records on file with our District by May 15th of the prior school year.
- Students listed on the specific bus routes are authorized to ride the school bus. Students not listed on the specific bus route are not authorized to ride the school bus.
- Remain orderly when getting on and off the bus.
- Do not use profanity on the bus.
- Obey the bus driver at all times.
- Keep noise at a safe level.
- Go directly to your seat and remain seated.
- Keep aisles clear.
- Keep all objects inside the bus.
- Use the emergency door only in emergency situations.
- Be thoughtful of others on the bus.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke on the bus.
- Never throw objects out of bus windows.
- Never tamper with the bus or its equipment.
- No horseplay on the bus.
- Remember - all school rules apply when on the bus.
- Current weather/safety conditions.
- Weather forecast.
- Highway and road conditions.
- Ability of bus contractors and/or parents to transport students.
- Ability of staff members to travel to and from their work assignments.
- Operating plans of other area school districts.
| For questions or concerns regarding bus transportation (e.g., late bus arrival, failure to pick-up, etc.) call First Student Bus Company at (414) 649-2620. | For questions or concerns regarding student behavior or an incident on the bus, call the school office to speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal. |
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Calendar
CBD Products
Cell Phone Expectations
- If a student is found with technology, they will need to give it to their teacher or the office until the end of the day, at which time they can come and pick it up.
- If a student is found with technology for a second time, they will need to give it to the office and an adult will need to come in to pick it up.
- 1st time - take it (set person)
- 2nd time - take it, phone call home
- 3rd time - take it, phone call home, parent comes get it
- Student will be placed on a technology plan
- 1st time - take it (set person)
- 2nd time - take it, phone call home
- 3rd time - take it, phone call home, parent comes get it
- Student will be placed on a technology plan
Code of Conduct
Confiscation of Illegal, Unauthorized, or Inappropriate Items
Direct Contact with Communicable Diseases
Directory Data
- a student's name;
- Photograph;
- participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
- height and/or weight, if a member of an athletic team;
- date of graduation;
- degrees and awards received;
Dress Code
Emergency Communication
- Updated emergency information will be released through telephone and School Messenger.
- Once the situation is resolved, parents will receive a more detailed explanation of the situation and the actions taken to protect their child(ren).
Emergency Operations Plan
Emergency Student/Parent Reunification
- The parent check in area and the student/parent reunification location information will be communicated as soon as possible.
- Bring proof of identity; parents must be listed on the Emergency Form and will be required to show a driver’s license or other photo identification in order to pick up their child.
Expulsion
Family and Community Engagement
Food Allergies
Formal Complaints
Immunizations
| Pre-Kindergarten (2–4 years) | Kindergarten – Grade 6 | Grade 7 – 11 | Grade 12 |
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| 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis | 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis | 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis | 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis |
| 3 doses of Polio | 4 does of Polio | 1 additional dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis | 1 additional dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis |
| 3 doses of Hepatitis B | 3 doses of Hepatitis B | 4 doses of Polio | 4 doses of Polio |
| 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella | 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella | 3 doses of Hepatitis B | 3 doses of Hepatitis B |
| 1 dose of Varicella | 2 doses of Varicella | 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella | 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella |
| 3 Haemophilus influenzae type b (HiB) | 2 doses of Varicella | 2 doses of Varicella | |
| 3 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines (PCV) | 1 Meningococcal | 2 Meningococcal |
Injury or Illness
Library Materials
Lockers
Media Opt Out
Multilingual Learners
Parent Engagement Survey
Parent Rights and Responsibilities
- Communicating to your child that you and the school expect high academic achievement and that you believe in his/her/their ability to achieve academically.
- Seeing that your child attends school daily and arrives on time. You must provide explanations for absences and tardiness in writing, via electronic form or any other method of personal contact of which a record is kept by the school.
- Visiting the Enrollment Center if your address changes. (verification required),
- Using Skyward Family Access to keep an accurate telephone number and email address on record.
- Ensuring that your child has all health immunizations as required by law.
- Attending parent conferences and participating in parent organizations at the school.
- Using Skyward Family Access and our Learning Management System to review your child’s school records.
- Providing a home environment that allows your child to study and helps him/her with academic performance and behavior in school.
- Knowing the discipline guidelines as stated in this handbook and the guidelines of your child’s school. Discuss discipline with your child and encourage compliance.
- Conducting yourself in a respectful manner at school.
- Visit schools and classrooms to observe and to attend school-related activities according to District guidelines.
- Receive regular reports of academic progress and attendance, as well as reports of times when your child is removed from the classroom as a means of discipline.
- Request that a conference be held as soon as possible with teachers and administrators to have curriculum, grades, testing, homework and discipline explained to you.
- Request information about teachers’ professional qualifications and the qualifications of support staff.
- Request a conference if you believe that a school staff member has violated laws or District policy.
- Advocate for your child and be shown respect by all District employees.
- Attend school meetings and meetings of the School Board.
- Request an interpreter at school meetings, conferences and activities if you do not speak/understand English or need cued speech and sign language.
- Participate in the development of our District’s policies, plans and procedures through the school governance system (e.g., School Board meetings). Exercise all rights as identified in District policies and state law.
- Review the school budget and strategic plan.
- File a complaint if your child has been discriminated against or harassed in any way.
- Request an Individualized Education Program (IEP) evaluation for your child if you suspect he/she/they has special needs.
- Request a modified program or curriculum for your child.
- Request the Human Growth & Development curriculum material used at your child’s grade level from the principal
- Read surveys and questionnaires that may be used with your child.
- Receive notification that your child has been placed in a program for English Language Learners. Information should include an assessment of your child’s English speaking skills and how the program will meet his/her/their needs.
- Expect that information about your child be protected and treated as confidential.
- Receive and examine copies of all your child’s school records within District student record guidelines.
- Ask that inaccurate or misleading school records concerning your child be considered for correction or removal.
- Receive a copy of our District’s student attendance policies.
- Receive notification if your child is absent without an excuse .
- Meet with the principal/designee within five days once you have been told that your child has been truant if you believe the absences were excusable.
- Receive notification if your child leaves school or is removed from school.
- Appeal disciplinary actions such as expulsion, suspension, assignment to another school or bus suspension.
- Request a conference with the principal to seek to reduce the number of days of a suspension.
- Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
- Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which the state licensing criteria has been waived.
- The teacher’s baccalaureate degree major and a list of any other graduate degree or certification, and the field of studies for those degrees or certifications.
- Parents/adult students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the appropriate school official receives a request for access. parents/adult students should submit to the school principal or to the Student Services Department, 9333 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, WI 53227, a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal or representative from the Student Services Department will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/adult student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
- Parents/adult students may request copies of records, and by providing written consent, have records released to other individuals or entities. A fee of 15 cents per page will be charged for copies of requested records. Requests for copies should be made at the student’s school or through the Student Services Department.
- Parents/adult students have the right to request amendment of the student’s education records that the parent/adult student believes are inaccurate or misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA or state pupil records law. The request should be addressed to:
Preparedness for Toxic and Asbestos Hazards
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Scheduling and Assignment
School Messenger & Email
School Resource Officers - Police Support
School Safety Overview
Searches
Section 504/ADA Compliant
Service Animals and Other Animals on District Property
Severe Weather and School Closings
- WTMJ 4 – http://www.tmj4.com/closings
- CBS 58 – http://www.cbs58.com/category/288740/closings
- Fox 6 - http://fox6now.com/weather/closings/
- WISN 12 – http://www.wisn.com/weather/closings
- All telephone numbers and email addresses should be accurate on Skyward Family Access. Parents are responsible for this information. For assistance, contact the School Main Office.
- In the event of early dismissal, determine where your child should report if you are not at home. All emergency contact information should be listed on Skyward Family Access. For assistance, contact the School Main Office.
- Be reminded that parents make personal decisions regarding those few winter days when school is in session and they feel it is in the best interest and safety of their child to remain at home. To report an absence, contact the School Main Office.
Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures - TITLE IX
- include a statement that the Respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct and that a determination regarding responsibility will be made at the conclusion of the grievance process;
- inform the parties that they may have an advisor of their choice, who may be, but is not required to be, an attorney, and may inspect and review evidence.
- inform the parties of any provision in the Student Code of Conduct, this policy, and/or Employee Handbook that prohibits knowingly making false statements or knowingly submitting false information during the grievance process.
- would not constitute sexual harassment (as defined in this policy) even if proved;
- did not occur in the District’s education program or activity; or
- did not occur against a person in the United States.
- the allegations;
- the requirements of the informal resolution process including the circumstances under which it precludes the parties from resuming a formal complaint arising from the same allegations; and
- any consequences resulting from participating in the informal resolution process, including the records that will be maintained or could be shared.
- present witnesses, including fact and expert witnesses, and other inculpatory and exculpatory evidence; and
- have others present during any grievance proceeding, including the opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by the advisor of their choice, who may be, but is not required to be, an attorney. The District may not limit the choice or presence of an advisor for either the Complainant or Respondent in any meeting or grievance proceeding.
- Whether a person is allowed to audio record or video record any meeting or grievance proceeding will be consistent with the procedures established in Board Policy 2461 – Recording of IEP Team Meetings.
- Identification of the allegations potentially constituting sexual harassment pursuant to this policy;
- A description of the procedural steps taken from the receipt of the formal complaint through the determination, including any notifications to the parties, interviews with parties and witnesses, site visits, and methods used to gather other evidence;
- Findings of fact supporting the determination;
- Conclusions regarding the application of the applicable code of conduct to the facts;
- A statement of, and rationale for, the result as to each allegation, including a determination regarding responsibility, any disciplinary sanctions the decision-maker(s) is recommending that the District impose on the Respondent(s) and whether remedies designed to restore or preserve equal access to the District’s education program or activity should be provided by the District to the Complainant(s); and
- The procedures and permissible bases for the Complainant(s) and Respondent(s) to appeal.
Skyward
- Click on SKYWARD
- Enter > LOGIN ID - Your login ID is your first and last name (lowercase, no comma). Example: janedoe; If your last name is hyphenated, do not use the hyphen. Example: janedoesmith
- Enter > PASSWORD - For parents with students new to our District as of July 1, 2018, the password is wawm6300! ; For parents with students already enrolled in our District prior to July 1, 2018, please call the school's main office for your password.
- Once you access Skyward, you will be prompted to change your password. Skyward will require you to change your password. It must be 8 characters in length and include at least 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, and 1 number.
- Go to Student Info > click on REQUEST CHANGES FOR (YOUR CHILD’S NAME).
- Click on FAMILY INFORMATION > click on TELEPHONE to list three telephone contact numbers.
- Click save.
- Go to Student Info > click on REQUEST CHANGES FOR YOUR CHILD’S NAME.
- Click FAMILY INFORMATION > click on HOME EMAIL. The email address is listed. If it is correct, no changes are necessary. If an update is needed, enter your email address.
- Click save.
- Go to FOOD Service > click on MAKE A PAYMENT.
- Click on PURCHASE FOOD to put money in your child’s food service account. The program provides payment options. Once selected, they will be added to your cart for check out.
- Go to FEE MANAGEMENT > click on MAKE A PAYMENT.
- Click on PURCHASE FEES. Enter an amount and add to the selected cart for check out.
- View the complete menu of online tutorials or click “Tutorials” on the Skyward link.
- Call: School Main Office with questions regarding logins and passwords or if you need assistance.
| MENU ITEM | OVERVIEW |
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Online Registration
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After enrollment is verified, the primary parent/guardian uses Skyward to register their child. Online registration opens mid-July each year and needs to be completed yearly. |
| Calendar (Secondary Only) | Parents of Secondary Students can view their child’s due dates for homework, projects, and tests. (Note that items circled in red are missing.) |
| Gradebook (Secondary Only) | Parents of Secondary Students can view their child’s grades. Click on the grade to view the individual assignments. Click on “missing assignments” for a list of outstanding items. |
| Attendance | All parents can view their child’s daily, weekly, and monthly attendance. Note that “Today’s Attendance” is at the top of the page. Click on the class to see specific absences from that period. |
| Bus | For students that are eligible for school bus transportation, the route number, bus stop location, pick-up time, and drop-off time is listed. For questions regarding a bus assignment, contact the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Enrollment Center at (414) 604-3014. For questions or concerns regarding bus transportation (e.g., late bus arrival, failure to pick-up, etc.) call FIRST STUDENT BUS COMPANY at (414) 649-2620. |
| Student Info | All parents can view their child’s demographic information. Parents are asked to maintain accurate telephone numbers and email addresses on Skyward. |
| Food Service | All parents can view their child’s food service account and make payments. Click on MAKE A PAYMENT to put money in your child’s food service account. |
| Schedule | All parents can view their child’s schedule. Click on the class to get the teacher’s email address. |
| Discipline | All parents can view their child’s discipline records. |
| Fee Management | All parents can view their child’s school fees. Click on MAKE A PAYMENT to pay fees online. |
| Student Services | If applicable, parents can view their child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. As these documents are revised (during scheduled meetings) they will be uploaded to Skyward. |
| Academic History (Secondary Only) | Parents of Secondary Students can view their child’s past academic performance records. |
| Report Cards | All parents can view their child’s progress reports (secondary) and grade reports (all students) when posted. Paper copies are only available upon request. |
| Health Info | All parents can view health records such as health conditions and immunizations. |
| Test Scores | All parents can view standardized test scores (e.g., MAP, ACT) as they become available. |
| Login History | All parents can view the past login history for Skyward. |
Strategic Plan
Students 18 Years of Age and Older
Student Accidents/Illness/Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Student Behavior
Student Hazing
Student Nondiscrimination Policy
Students who are "Homeless" or "In Transition"
- Whose family has lost housing due to economic hardship and is sharing housing with other people.
- Who is living in a hotel, motel, campground, temporary trailer park or shelter due to the lack of other adequate accommodations.
- Who has been abandoned at a hospital.
- Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar places; and/or
- Living in one of the above circumstances and who are migratory
- The right to stay in the school they attended prior to becoming homeless
- Transportation from their temporary residence to the school of origin, if requested (if eligible per WAWM policy)
- Free lunch meals.
- Waiving of school fees
- Participation in all school-related activities
- Access to educational materials/school supplies
Students with Disabilities Involved in the Disciplinary Process
Students with Suspected Special Education Needs
Student Rights
- Freedom of expression as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
- Assemble and associate with other students subject to reasonable rules set by the school regarding time and place.
- Publish materials provided that they are within the laws of libel and obscenity. The principal or designee must approve publications that are distributed within the building.
- Petition the principal provided the petition is free of obscenities, libelous statements and personal attacks. The school may limit the time in which signatures on a petition are gathered so classes and the orderly operation of the school are not affected. No student will be penalized for signing a petition.
- Refrain from participation in patriotic ceremonies according to state law that reads: “No student shall be compelled against his objections or those of his parents or guardian to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.” You do not need permission from your parents to refrain from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Students must, however, respect the rights of other students to participate by remaining silent during the pledge or other patriotic ceremonies. Students have the right to remain seated during the playing or singing of the Star Spangled Banner or national anthems of other countries.
- Post bulletins on school bulletin boards, provided the principal or his/her/their designee has approved them. The student’s name must be on the posting. Postings cannot be obscene, libelous or likely to cause disruption.
- Organize clubs, provided the principal approves and a teacher agrees to be faculty advisor. All students are free to join any club. Clubs must follow rules regarding the time they meet and the use of facilities and must not cause disruption within the school.
- Vote in local, state and national elections, provided you are 18 years of age or older.
Suspension
Technology Policy
- “Technology resources” are defined as laptop and desktop computers, cell phones, smartphones, telephones, tablets, servers, e-readers, storage media, handheld devices, printers, scanners, software, facsimile machines, and any other District-owned or contracted-for electronic communication equipment.
- Technology resources are classified as school property, and are owned by our District and are subject to our District’s rights under contract and law. Technology resources must be used efficiently in the interests of our District and for educational purposes for which they were intended. Users are required to follow the guidelines outlined in this Policy, as well as other school rules and related policies.
- “Web resources” are a collection of tools that enable interaction on the Internet and include, but not limited to, blogs, wikis, podcasts, social media, email, and other forms of electronic communication. Our District provides access to many hosted (in-district) web resources for use by its staff and students.
- Compliance with all District policies, guidelines, rules, and acceptable standards of behavior are necessary and required.
- Our District emphasizes to all users that access to technology is a privilege not a right; therefore a user will be held responsible for his/her/their actions while using the technology system.
- Inappropriate use of electronic information resources can be a violation of local, state, and federal laws and can lead to prosecution under those laws.
- Students failing to abide by the Appropriate Use Policy may lose network/computer privileges along with consequences that may arise from violations of normal school rules and District Handbook guidelines, up to and including possible expulsion.
- Our District uses a filtering system in an attempt to limit student access to material that is harmful to students, obscene or disruptive to the educational or work environment.
- Our District reserves the right to block sites that do not enhance established curricular goals. Our District shall be in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
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- Although CIPA defines “minor” as any individual who is under the age of 17 years, District policies will apply to all students, regardless of age.
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- No technology measure can block 100% of inappropriate content so our District emphasizes the importance of staff supervision in monitoring student use of technology.
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- Access to the Internet provides connections to other computer networks and personnel all over the world, users should understand that our District does not control the content of information available on such networks.
- Our District is not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of the information obtained through the Internet and makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, that the information or services contracted by or through the Internet will be error-free or without defect.
- Our District is not liable for any damages suffered by a user of the system, including but not limited to, loss of data stored on or transmitted by technology resources or interruptions of service.
- Our District is not responsible for any mistakes or negligence, liability, copyright infringements or other costs incurred by the person using our District’s technology resources.
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- Teaching students how to locate and evaluate appropriate electronic sources;
- Teaching students information literacy skills, including understanding of safety, copyright, ethical practice and data privacy; and,
- Teaching students proper safety procedures when using email, social networking websites, texts, and other forms of direct electronic communication
- All use of District technology resources, including access to the Internet, must be in support of the educational goals of our District. All Board, student Handbook, and school policies must be followed when using any technology resource.
- Use of District technology to access and/or distribute any material that violates U.S., state, or School Board policy is prohibited.
- Use of technology to access/use copyrighted materials, pornography, materials harmful to minors, obscene materials and/or similar materials is prohibited.
- Students may not use our District’s technology system in an offensive, harassing, illegal, or defamatory manner. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, cyber bullying, and other antisocial behaviors are unacceptable in Internet and other network communications. Our District prohibits the use of the system to send or receive offensive or improper messages such as derogatory messages about other students or staff members. In addition, our District prohibits the use of the technology system in any way that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others.
- Use of proxy sites to bypass District web filters is prohibited.
- All information accessible through the Internet should be assumed to be private property and subject to copyright protection. Internet sources should be credited appropriately, as with the use of any copyrighted material.
- Students have a responsibility to respect the privacy and property of other users. Students should not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, data or passwords of other users. A student will not allow another student to access computers or network resources using his/her/their login credentials.
- For their own safety, students should not reveal any personal information, such as last names, addresses, phone numbers, or photographs.
- Employing the Internet for commercial purposes is prohibited. Students may not use the system to solicit for commercial activities, religious or political causes, outside organizations or other non-school related matters without prior authorization from the building principal.
- Students should not expect that files stored on District servers will always be private. School and network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and to ensure that the network is being used responsibly.
- Technology resources must be handled with care. Physical damage or network interruptions such as the introduction of viruses or deleting of files are prohibited.
- No eating or drinking near computers.
- Students are directed to keep passwords for their own private use and should log-off the network when leaving the desktop station.
- Students may not access social networking sites (such as MySpace, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat,etc.), personal websites, personal blogs, online gambling sites or personal email accounts formaon District computers except for educational purposes specifically approved by the classroom teacher. Students may not engage in cyberbullying activities.
- Students may not load, save, download, or otherwise install software on technology without approval from our District technology department.
- Students who create web pages, blogs, profiles or other online postings outside of school that result in the student’s online posting being accessed and viewed in the school environment may be disciplined if there is a disruption at the school as a result of the online posting.
- Students may not use our District’s technology system to develop programs or to institute practices that harass other users or gain unauthorized access to any entity on the system. Students may not damage the components of an entity on the system.
- Students should not share documents, emails, blog postings or any other information created by someone else unless specifically permitted to do so by the creators.
- Necessary cessation of instruction or educational activities;
- Inability of students or educational staff to focus on learning or function as an educational unit because of a hostile environment (including cyberbullying);
- Severe or repetitive disciplinary measures are needed in the classroom or during educational activities;
- Exhibition of other behavior by students that substantially interfere with the learning environment; or,
- Other similar disruptions.
- Students must follow the school rules regarding use of that technology during the school day. This typically will include not using the technology during class time, as our District has provided technology to students where appropriate for reaching established educational goals.
- Students who use student-owned technology while on District property, outside of the school day, must follow all rules and guidelines of this Acceptable Use Policy.
- Administrators may confiscate and search student-owned technology while on District property if the administrator has reasonable suspicion that the use of the technology is in violation of this Acceptable Use Policy, school rules, or state law.
- Student owned technology may be confiscated, but not searched, by classroom teachers for the length of the class if the student or technology is creating a disruption
- During emergencies, our District may require student owned technology to be turned off so emergency networks are not overwhelmed.
- Individual school sites have the liberty to create a system of classroom and school-wide rules, consequences, and policies in accordance with the “Student Owned Technology-Inside School” at the individual school level that is relevant to their school and student body. These will be developed with school staff and will be communicated to students as part of school-wide behavior expectations.
- If a student fails to comply with the school rules, the student will receive consequences that are outlined by the school policy.
- Students are prohibited from attempting to disassemble or change the configuration of the iPad or Chromebook.
- During the school day, students are to either keep their iPad or Chromebook in their possession or secured at all times. Students are not to leave their iPad or Chromebook unattended at any time.
- Our District is entitled to reclaim, search, or format/wipe the iPad or Chromebook at any time for any reason.
- The student is responsible for the appropriateness of all files and data stored on the iPad or Chromebook, including all files and data contained within temporary internet storage areas and computer storage areas such as caches and cookies.
- Misuse of the iPad or Chromebook may require the student to return the device to our District.
- The iPad or Chromebook is provided for the sole use of the student whose name is listed in the agreement. Siblings, friends, etc. are not to use this District issued device.
- Use your phone to engage in the lesson (only when your teacher has given permission).
- Be present; talk to your peers, listen to instructions, answer questions, engage in activities.
- Know if there is an emergency, your parents can contact the office and the office will find you.
- If you have your phone out and you are not engaging in the lesson, put away your phone if the teacher asks you to.
- Follow the school rules for cell phone use in hallways, cafeteria, and common areas.
- Use your phone without the teacher’s permission.
- Use your phone in the restroom or locker room.
- Expect your phone back at the end of the class if an administrator needs to take it away.
- Expect your phone back without a parent meeting if the administrator needs to be called to the classroom because of your phone.
- Expect school to replace your phone if it is taken due to misuse, damaged, lost, or stolen on school grounds.
- Use your phone to engage in social media that threatens or bully others (“cyber bullying”).
Vandalism, defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy electronic information including data or equipment, is prohibited. Uploading or creation of computer viruses is considered vandalism.
Maintenance of the iPad/Chromebook- Battery management is the responsibility of the student. Students should expect to plug in and charge their iPad or Chromebook within the classroom.
- It is recommended that students completely power down their iPad or Chromebook every night rather than leaving it in “sleep” mode. Doing so will save battery life and ensure that all applications running in the background are closed.
- Students are responsible for backing up copies of their data.
- Students must keep the iPad in Our District-issued case at all times.
- The iPad or Chromebook should be kept away from any eating areas, any food or drink, and any hot or cold surfaces.
- The iPad or Chromebook should always be placed on a stable surface and should not be exposed to any risk of dropping.
| iPad Repair/Replacement Costs | Chromebook Repair/Replacement Costs |
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Charging Cable $38
($19 for power cable, $19 for power adaptor)
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Charging Cable $29 |
| iPad Case Replacement $50 |
Keyboard Repair/Replacement
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Cracked/Broken Screen
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Cracked/Broken Screen
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| Mac Repair/Replacement Costs | Hot Spot |
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Charging Power Brick $39
Charging Cable $19
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Charging Cable $38
($19 for power cable, $19 for power adaptor)
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Cracked/Broken Screen
Keyboard Repair/Replacement
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Full replacement cost (if lost or stolen) $50
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| Full replacement cost (if lost or stolen) $999 |
- Audio Tape recorders may be used by staff or students for otherwise appropriate purposes, provided the recording is purely audio and contains no video or still photo component.
- Video recording devices of any type may be used in the locker room provided that no students are present in the locker room when the recording device is being used.
- Video recording devices may be used for school projects involving video production or other video or pictorial presentation by student(s) provided that a District staff member verifies prior to allowing such equipment in a locker room that no student(s) is/are using the locker room to change and thus could be caught in an exposed condition by recording equipment. The staff member must notify anyone inside the locker room that a recording device will be brought in and the purpose of the device with sufficient warning to allow any occupants to depart the locker room.
- Covert surveillance video may be used to investigate suspected illegal behavior or behavior by students that violates school rules. Use of such surveillance must be approved by the Superintendent. Approved usage must be in writing and specify the date and time of the surveillance, the method used, who will have access to include law enforcement if appropriate, and the information justifying the use of the equipment.
Use of Seclusion or Physical Restraint
- The student’s behavior presents a clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the pupil or others, and seclusion is the least restrictive intervention feasible;
- The staff member maintains constant supervision of the student, either by remaining in the room or area with the student or by observing the student through a window that allows the staff member to see the student at all times;
- The room or area in which the student is secluded is free of objects or fixtures that may injure the student;
- The student has adequate access to bathroom facilities, drinking water, necessary medication, and regularly scheduled meals;
- The duration of the seclusion is only as long as necessary to resolve the clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the student or others; and
- No door connecting the room or area in which the pupil is secluded to other rooms or areas has a lock on it or is capable of being locked.
- The student’s behavior presents a clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the student or others, and physical restraint is the least restrictive intervention feasible;
- There are no medical contraindications to its use;
- The degree of force used and the duration of the physical restraint do not exceed the degree and duration that are reasonable and necessary to resolve the clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the student or others;
- None of the following maneuvers or techniques are used:
- Those that do not give adequate attention and care to protecting the student’s head;
- Those that cause chest compression by placing pressure on the student’s chest, lungs, sternum, diaphragm, back, or abdomen;
- Those that place pressure or weight on the student’s neck or throat, on an artery, or on the back of the student’s head or neck, or that otherwise obstruct the student’s circulation or breathing;
- Those that place the student in a prone position;
- It does not constitute corporal punishment as defined in Section 118.31(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes;
- The covered individual does not use a mechanical or chemical restraint on the pupil. None of the following constitutes the use of a mechanical restraint:
- The use of supportive equipment to properly align a pupil's body, assist a pupil to maintain balance, or assist a pupil's mobility, under the direction and oversight of appropriate medical or therapeutic staff.
- The use of vehicle safety restraints when used as intended during the transport of a pupil in a moving vehicle.
- Mechanical or chemical restraints are not used on the student.
- The individual restraining the student has either received the required training on the use of physical restraint, or has not received the required training but is responding to an emergency situation where an employee who has received training on the use of physical restraint is not immediately available due to the unforeseen nature of the emergency.
- Whenever seclusion or physical restraint is used for a pupil at school, the school principal/program director or his/her designee shall do all of the following:
- As soon as possible, but no later than one business day after the incident, notify the pupil’s parent of the incident and of the availability of a written Summary Report of the Use of Seclusion and Restraint.
- Within two business days after the incident and after consulting with staff present during the incident, prepare a written Summary Report of the Use of Seclusion/Restraint containing all of the information:
- The student’s name;
- The date, time, and duration of the use of seclusion or physical restraint;
- A description of the incident, including a description of the actions of the pupil before, during, and after the incident;
- The names and titles of staff present during the incident.
- Each report prepared shall be retained by the school/program and delivered to the parent for review within three business days of the incident, via first class mail, electronic transmission, or hand delivery.
- Annually by October 1, the principal/program director or his/her designee shall submit to each child’s school district all of the following:
- The number of incidents of seclusion and physical restraint in the school during the previous school year;
- The total number of students who were involved in the incidents and the total number of children with disabilities who were involved in the incidents.
- Annually by December 1, the Board shall submit to the state superintendent a report that contains the information under those reports.
Video Surveillance
Visitor Policy
- As a courtesy, parents wishing to visit classrooms are encouraged to call and inform the school of their desire to visit their child’s classroom.
- Any person not specifically authorized to visit school (as per policy) who is allowed to visit by the building principal shall be accompanied during the visitation. The principal may establish any other procedures to process visitor access.
- Any individual in violation of this policy may be referred to law enforcement officials for prosecution under applicable state law(s).
Weapons
Glossary of Terms
- A student was not reasonably aware of directions given by school staff or a volunteer (i.e. in a noisy room, hearing problems or other disabilities, language limitations, etc.);
- A student is tardy to school/class; or
- A student fails to complete homework.
- A school employee conditioning education benefits on participation in unwelcome sexual conduct (i.e. quid pro quo harassment)
- Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the school’s education program or activity (hostile environment)
- Sexual assault (as defined in the Clery Act), dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Annual Notices
District Administration Office
Enrollment Center
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