Mr. David C. Mansfield, Principal
514 South Perkins
Memphis, Tennessee 38117
901-416-8880
901-416-8910 fax
White
Station High School Mission Statement
“Our mission is to be a diverse school community
that (W)elcomes, (S)upports, (H)eightens, and (S)trengthens
both student achievement and creativity within a safe, supportive environment.
With the collaboration of faculty, staff, parents, and the community, we
believe students can reach their greatest potential.”
White Station High School Vision
Statement
Our vision is for White Station High School to be
a student-centered, family-friendly school that represents, appreciates, and
celebrates a diverse population, fosters collaboration among parents, staff,
and students, and provides a quality education to each student served.
Our Staff Believes...
- Each
student is a valuable human being with unique physical, social,
emotional and intellectual needs. - Every
student deserves a safe and comfortable environment in which to learn.
- A positive setting
produces students who are well adjusted and self-confident.
- We
must be flexible and respect the fact that students learn in different
ways.
- Students
learn best when they have opportunities for success.
- Every
student deserves activities that enhance learning.
- Teachers,
parents, and students equally share the responsibility of the school's mission
and this mission is best accomplished with the support of the surrounding
community.
- Cultural
diversity is our strength and an asset that promotes an appreciation for
understanding different peoples and cultures.
The policies outlined in
the following sections of the handbook will detail how our mission, vision, and
beliefs are exemplified in practice.
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
7:05 students dismissed to class
1st 7:15 – 8:10 (announcements)
2nd 8:15 – 9:05
3rd 9:10 – 10:00
4th 10:05 – 10:55
5th 11:00 -12:25
6th 12:30 – 1:20
7th 1:25 -2:15
Tardies
·
It is the expectation of WSHS students to be on time to school and to
class. A student is considered tardy at
the 7:15 a.m. bell.
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Until 7:40 students who are tardy, will report to first period.
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Teachers will record tardies in Powerschool until 7:40.
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At 7:40 students must go to the grade level office to check in.
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After 7:40 a student will be considered absent from 1st period.
·
At 7:40 mark all students who have not reported to class as
absent.
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The only exception to this is when students are late to class due to
buses arriving late. In this case, an
announcement will be made letting teachers know that late bus students may use
their bus cards as an admit to class.
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Students who come to school after 7:40 am must bring a note (with a
parent phone number) from a parent to verify that the student has been dropped
off late.
Absences
·
When students return from an absence, the 1st period teacher
will fill out a triplicate admit form, giving the student their copy, sending a
copy to the office, and keeping the appropriate copy for the teacher’s
records.
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All students should receive an absentee form designating excused or unexcused upon returning from an absence whether they provided a note or not.
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If the student brings a note from home indicating an appropriate
reason, the absence will be excused. The teacher will attach the parent note to
the office copy of the absentee form and send it to the GLO.
·
If the child brings a note but it is for an inexcusable reason, the
teacher marks the form unexcused and sends the note to the office attached to
the form.
·
Students have up to 3 days to provide a note after an absence.
·
If a student is absent from your class for more than two days, please
attempt to make contact with the parent.
You may also choose to notify guidance depending on the
circumstances. If the teacher is unable
to reach the parent or if there are concerns about reasons for absence, notify
the grade level administrator.
According
to SCS Board Policy, the following reasons constitute excused absences:
·
Personal illness of the student
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Death or serious illness in the student’s immediate family
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Recognized religious holiday or event
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Validated court appearance of the student
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Any other unusual causes acceptable to the school’s principal,
including approved school-sponsored or school-approved activities
·
One-day absence when the parent/guardian or custodian is deployed for military
service and one-day absence when the parent/guardian or custodian returns from
military service
4.13 White Station High School Dress Code
Policy
Tops
· Shirts and blouses must be solid color green, grey, white, or black
· T-shirts must be WSHS sponsored t-shirts
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Shirts, blouses, and dresses must have sleeves and must
completely cover the abdomen, back, shoulders.
·
Shirts, blouses or tops must cover the waistband of pants,
shorts, or skirts with no midriff visible. Low-cut blouses, shirts, or tops or
extremely tight tops, tube tops, or any top that exposes cleavage are
prohibited.
·
Shirts, blouses, and tops must be no longer than
wrist-length.
Prohibited
Items
Skin-tight outer materials such as
spandex
Tank tops
Sleepwear, pajamas and/or blankets
Sheer, see through materials
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
Shorts,
pants, skirts must be tan, black, navy in color
Made of
Cotton or Cotton blend
Shorts and
pants must have BELT LOOPS
·
Pants/shorts must be worn at the waist, be appropriately
sized, and of a safe length.
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Pants/shorts/skirts may not be torn or shredded in anyway
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Skirts, dresses, and shorts must be no shorter than four
(4) inches above the knee.
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Leggings are not pants and cannot be worn as pants. Leggings must be worn under appropriate
length skirts or pants.
Prohibited
Items
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Skin tight outer materials such as spandex
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Yoga pants, leggings worn as outer wear
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Sheer, see-through skirts
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Any torn, holey, shredded materials
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Sleepwear, pajamas and/or blankets
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Large, long and/or heavy chains
Head
Apparel
·
Head apparel (such as hoods, hats, etc.) must not be worn
inside the school building, except for religious or medical reasons
Prohibited
Items
·
Sun glasses, except for health purposes
Footwear
·
Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for
indoor and outdoor physical activity; if sandals are worn, they must have a
heel strap that is a manufactured part of the shoe.
Prohibited
Items
·
House shoes/slippers
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Flip Flops
Outerwear
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Clothing and accessories such as backpacks, patches,
jewelry, and notebooks may not display (1) racial or ethnic slurs/symbols; (2)
gang affiliations; (3) vulgar, subversive, or sexually suggestive language or
images; nor promote inappropriate and/or illegal products such as alcohol,
tobacco, and illegal drugs.
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Appropriately sized sweaters, sweatshirts, and lightweight
jackets can be worn inside school for warmth.
Game
Day Sports Clothing
·
Must be pre-approved by the principal (coach will inform
team members who will notify teachers and administrators).
ID
Badges
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ID badges are considered part of the uniform and must be
worn at all times while a student is on campus.
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ID badges must be presented to school or district staff upon request.
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Students must present ID badges to be scanned when
receiving a tardy slip, a dress code violation or checking in or out of school.
Prohibited
Items (Re-iterated)
Prohibited items include:
(1) large, long and/or heavy chains;
(2) studded or chained accessories;
(3) sunglasses, except for health
purposes;
(4) sleepwear, pajamas, and/or
blankets;
(5) skin-tight outer materials such as
spandex;
(6) sheer/see through clothing;
(7) facial jewelry (including tongue
piercing);
(8) yoga pants, sweatpants, leggings (except
under skirt or pants);
(9) house shoes/slippers; and
(10) torn, holey or shredded clothing
The school administration reserves the
right to determine whether the student’s attire is within the limits of
decency, modesty, and safety.
The principal may allow exceptions in
special circumstances, or for occasions such as holidays and special
performances. The principal may further prescribe dress in certain classes such
as physical education, vocational education, and science labs.
