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WPCS 26-27 Application
WPCS 26-27 Application
WPCS 26-27 Application
(Page 1)Application does not submit automatically - you need to save and email to school of choice
(Parent to keep) WESTSIDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION This is an application to attend one of the campuses of Westside Preparatory Charter School. Acceptance of this application does not guarantee placement in the program. The process for placement is as follows: 1 – Completed application submitted on time. 2 – A lottery event is scheduled. Your student will be assigned a lottery number for the random lottery drawing. 3 – A letter of standing, either conditional enrollment (enrollment packet included) or waitlist is mailed to the address you provide in this application. Your student’s lottery number will determine their placement in the program or the wait list. 4 – You MUST respond to the letter that is sent. If you do not receive a letter within two weeks of the lottery, it is your responsibility to contact the school office. 5 – If you do not respond by the due date with the required enrollment packet, your student will move to a waitlist. |
(Page 2)Westside Preparatory Charter School (WPCS)
(Eastside Campus, Frontier Campus, Westside Campus, and Regency Park Campus) Application Packet 2026-2027 Grades 7 & 8 Application Deadline
4:00 PM, THURSDAY, January 8, 2026 School office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM In order to be considered for the lottery & admission, completed application packets must be submitted either in person or by email to your first choice campus at one of the addresses above. Each student may submit only one application. If you need help in completing the packet, please let us know! **FOLLOW-UP WITH YOUR STUDENT’S APPLICATION. Be sure your application is checked and signed (in person) or receive a confirmation email (submitted digitally) by school office staff. We cannot be responsible for incomplete or lost applications.** Application packets received after the deadline will not be placed in the lottery drawing. If you are submitting your application after the deadline, your child will be placed on the waiting list. Lottery Drawing Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/82435884042?pwd=a6iA2lbgbLUPrVmSa0dR2twLwTgKS8.1 Meeting ID: 824 3588 4042 Passcode: 407523 An inter-district transfer is not required to attend WPCS if you live outside Twin Rivers USD.
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(Page 3)Application
Student Name: (Last) (First) Grade Applying For: o 7 o 8 Requested Campus (mark one): o Eastside o Frontier o Westside o Regency Park Please place your completed application in this order with the cover sheet on top. o Application Checklist (page 1) o Parent/Guardian Agreement (page 2) o Commitment to Philosophy and Expectations (page 3) o Student/Parent/Guardian Information (page 4) o Student Page (page 5) o Parent/Guardian Page (page 6) o Principal/Teacher Information page (page 7) All pieces of the application are used for informational purposes and to identify the need for services only and have no bearing on a student’s admission. The applications are held in confidence, and not available for staff viewing until after the lottery. |
(Page 4)Parent/Guardian Agreement
Please take time to read over the following statements, initial and date each item. Date Initials
I understand that parents/guardians are encouraged to perform 30 hours of parent/ guardian participation per year. I understand that students are required to perform a minimum of 5 community service** hours per trimester. I understand that students are required to participate in all Field Study Days**. I understand that upon entering our school, all immunizations must be current per Registration Requirements. Students not providing such proof will not be allowed to enter school and will lose their enrollment position.
I understand that students will be held accountable to the state standards of achievement in the core subject areas with a minimum 2.0 GPA, or working at their ability level, or meeting IEP goals. I understand that students are required to be in school a minimum of 85% of the time. Late/tardy arrivals, absences and early dismissals are factored into this percentage.
I understand I must be in attendance for Back-To-School Night and Parent/Guardian Conferences. I intend to support the policies that govern the Westside Preparatory Charter School and the bylaws of the campus where my child is enrolled.
I understand that transportation is my responsibility.
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature ** Field Study Days give students the opportunity to do community service and career exploration off campus.
**Community Service Hours – each student is required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of service per trimester. There are some activities offered through school, or students can select their own. |
(Page 5)As the parent/guardian of a student enrolled at Westside Preparatory Charter School,
• I will encourage and support my child’s academic achievement, attendance, and punctuality. • I will support the behavior standards of the school and serve as an example for my child. • I understand that I am valuable to my child’s school and that I am encouraged to volunteer my time in school activities. • I understand flexible scheduling may be necessary for certain classes and school activities. • I will attend the parent/guardian conference and work with my child and the teacher to set goals. I will support the implementation of these goals and their attainment. • I will support my child’s participation in a variety of community service activities. Signature of parent/guardian: Date: |
(Page 6)As a student at Westside Preparatory Charter School,
• I will pursue academic excellence and work to my fullest potential.
• I will attend school every day with a minimum number of absences. I will be on time and avoid early dismissals. • I will meet or exceed the behavior standards of the school. • I will encourage and support my parent’s/guardian’s volunteer activities on behalf of me and the school. • I understand flexible scheduling may be necessary for certain classes and school activities. • I will work with my teachers and my parents/guardians to develop, implement, and follow through with set goals. • I will participate in a variety of community service activities. Signature of student: Date: |
(Page 7)Student/Parent Information Please check which campus you would like your child to attend:
Eastside Frontier Westside Regency Park STUDENT INFORMATION FAMILY INFORMATION (Parent/Guardian child lives with)
Nam Nam Parent/Guardian e-mail address: Alternate Contact: Name Phone Relationship STUDENT EDUCATION INFORMATION School Currently Attending: School Address: Teacher’s Name: Is your child currently enrolled in any special programs? Yes No If yes, please check those that apply. • SSP • RSP/RSP+ • Speech •IEP(Individualized Education Plan) Special Day Class 504 Plan Other Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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(Page 8)Student Page
Please tell us why you want to attend Westside Preparatory Charter School and why you would be a good addition to the student body. You may use this page or lined paper. Student should complete page in his/her own writing. This page is NOT graded and will NOT affect your eligibility to participate in the lottery. While
completion of the essay is not required, it does help us in planning instruction and services. Parent/Guardian Page
Please tell us why you want your child to attend Westside Preparatory Charter School. You may use this page or attach a computer-generated response. Please use the language in which you are most comfortable communicating. While completion of the essay is no t required, it does help us in planning instruction and services.
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(Page 9)Family Involvement Opportunities
(Keep this page for reference – detach for your use.) Westside Preparatory Charter School encourages family involvement, suggested 30 hours a year. Volunteer time may take place during, before, or after school hours. A variety of family involvement opportunities are identified below, although new and creative ideas are always welcome. If you have a particular skill or interest in one of these areas, or one not listed here, please contact your child’s teacher to volunteer. Family involvement notifications are also sent home as needs arrive. o CLASSROOM Field trip organizer, room parent/guardian, book orders, art docent, science docent, data input, PE assistant, etc. o FUND RAISERS Organize, collect money, maintain records, and work with small groups of students. o SCHOOL WIDE EVENTS Curriculum nights, food drives, parent/guardian education classes, talent show, student events, chaperones, and organize or supervise a community service event. o PARENT/GUARDIAN ORGANIZERS School Site Council member, ELAC member, PBIS Parent Representative, committees, etc. o GENERAL SCHOOLWIDE Field trip chaperone, yearbook publicity, newsletters, recycling, cultural specialist, donations of goods/services, library, and grant writing. o MISCELLANEOUS Providing snacks for special events. This portion serves as your receipt for a completed and accepted application.
Lottery Drawing
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. Via Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/82435884042?pwd=a6iA2lbgbLUPrVmSa0dR2twLwTgKS8.1 Meeting ID: 824 3588 4042 Passcode: 407523 |
(Page 10)Principal/Teacher Information
Return completed form to:
Student Name: (Last) (First) Grade Applying For: 7 8
Referring Teacher: Current Grade: Current School: Phone:
School District
How long has this student been in your class? All year Other Favorable Not favorable (circle one on each line) Special Talents: Additional Comments: Teacher Signature: (Required) Principal Signature: (Required)
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WPCS/Westside campus planner 26-27
WPCS/Westside campus planner 26-27
WPCS/Westside campus planner 26-27
School HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:42 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:42 p.m.
Minimum Days (12/18/26 and 6/4/27): 8:00 a.m. - 1:12 p.m.
Students may enter the school grounds for breakfast at 7:30 .am.
Adult supervision on the playground begins at 7:45 a.m.
Arrival
We have strict arrival times to ensure student safety and proper supervision. Students who are eating breakfast or riding the bus are welcome in the cafeteria starting at 7:30 a.m. During this time, students should not drop off backpacks at the classroom or go elsewhere on campus. From the cafeteria, students will be dismissed to morning recess and supervised on the playground. All other students should arrive after 7:45 a.m. No supervision is provided on the playground before 7:45 a.m. Instruction starts at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must obtain a late slip from the front office before heading to class. This late slip checks them into school and ensures we know they are safely on campus.
For safety, all students must not arrive prior to 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal
When school ends, students are expected to leave campus and go directly home unless participating in an authorized after-school activity. Students must be picked up when the bell rings. Parents meeting their children should wait outside the fence/gate and stay clear of the walkway to ensure a safe and clear exit for students. Students living within walking distance are expected to go directly home or to their childcare provider at dismissal. Students are not permitted to “hang out” on campus after school.
Transportation Responsibility
Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. All students enter and exit via the front of the school by the elementary school’s office. Please follow directional arrows when entering the parking lot and use the designated student drop-off/pick-up area. The fire lane behind the school is for authorized emergency and TRUSD personnel only. Release of Students During School Hours
If your child must leave school early, please send a note to the classroom teacher in the morning so staff are prepared. All parents/guardians must sign their child out in the office and present a photo ID for verification. Students will not be released to anyone not listed in the Aeries Portal. Parents with court-ordered custody should provide current court orders to the office to prevent confusion. No student may leave campus without office approval. Please allow extra time for your child to be located if they are not in the classroom. Closed Campus
Westside Preparatory Charter School is a closed campus. Students may not leave once they arrive unless signed out in the office by a parent or guardian. All students are expected to leave campus at the end of the school day unless prior arrangements have been made with staff.
Guests and Visitors
All visitors must enter through the school office, sign in, and wear a visitor badge for identification. Students from other schools are not permitted on campus at any time. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for all students. Bicycles, Scooters, and Skateboards
Students may ride bicycles, scooters, or skateboards to and from school, obeying all traffic laws, including helmet requirements. Upon arrival, students must walk their bicycles to the bicycle rack, and all bicycles must be locked. Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards cannot be ridden on school grounds. Parking Lot & Traffic Guidelines
The parking lot in front of the school is very busy. Cooperation is required to ensure safety:
Traffic Concerns
Your adherence to these guidelines ensures the safety of all students, staff, and visitors during arrival and dismissal times.
School To Home Communication
Communication between students, family, and our staff may be done via email, by telephone, or in person. Frequently, notices are sent that require a signature. This allows school staff to verify that these notices have reached parents/guardians. For grades and school activities, we encourage students and parents/guardians to visit Aeries and our website on a regular basis. Administration and/or teaching staff will communicate with families in a timely manner regarding significant student concerns, safety matters, disciplinary issues, or other situations that may impact a student's school experience.
Aeries ParentSquare ParentSquare is an app available on iPhone and Android devices that allow communication between parent and teacher, the school site and the district. Information and general school wide reminders are shared on Parent Square. Please make every attempt to sign up and register. You will miss vital information if you do not sign up for this free application. The Twin Rivers Unified School District website contains information and valuable district and school information as well as many community resources. Visit www.trusd.net or https://wpcs.trusd.net/
Email Communication With Staff
Open communication between educators and parents is vital for a student’s success. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student’s teacher utilizing email, or the protocols shared by the teacher with families. Our staff will do our best to respond within a timely manner. Thank you in advance for keeping all communication professional. School Meals
Westside Preparatory Charter School provides free meals for all students. Students may also choose to have breakfast at home or bring a sack lunch from home. Our cafeteria often offers an optional Healthy Choice bar in addition to the traditional hot lunch. Students may bring a cold lunch from home, but parents may only bring lunch for their own child. Any lunch dropped off for a student must be delivered to the front office, properly labeled with the student’s name, and before their lunch period. Students will pick up their lunch on the way to the cafeteria, not during class time. No lunches from outside vendors will be delivered for students. All food served to a student may only be eaten by that student; students may not share or trade food. Glass containers are not allowed, and soda and sweets are requested to be limited. TRUSD and WPCS Attendance Requirements
Westside Preparatory Charter School has placed a strong emphasis on regular school attendance since its founding. We believe that students learn most effectively when they are present in class, and that any absence hinders their ability to fully engage with instruction and increases the risk of falling behind academically. When families submit a completed application to attend Westside Preparatory Charter School, students and their parents or guardians formally agree to follow the school’s attendance requirements. The application explicitly requires students to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 85%, with this calculation including all late arrivals, absences (excused or unexcused), and early dismissals. As part of the enrollment process, parents or guardians reviewed, dated, and initialed the attendance checklist to confirm their understanding and agreement to these standards.
A student is considered truant if they are absent without a valid excuse for three full school days in one school year, or if they are tardy or absent for more than 30 minutes without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or through any combination of these situations (Education Code §48260). A student becomes classified as chronically truant if they miss 10% or more of school days without a valid excuse in one school year (Education Code §48263.6). In cases of chronic truancy, the school will schedule a School Attendance Review Team (SART) meeting to explore interventions and provide support to improve attendance.
Parents or guardians must notify the school whenever a student is absent. The preferred method is to call the attendance line, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call each day the student is absent and provide the reason. Alternatively, absences may be verified by sending a written note with the student upon their return, emailing the school, or visiting the office in person. All absences must be cleared within five school days; any uncleared absence will be marked as unexcused and truant.
Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must check in at the office first to receive a tardy slip before going to class. Five or more absences or tardies are considered excessive and will prompt a notification letter. Tardiness not only causes the student to miss important instruction but also disrupts the learning environment for others. Repeated tardiness may lead to truancy classification and additional letters sent home.
To remain eligible for extracurricular activities, students must maintain at least 85% attendance. This threshold accounts for all absences, tardies, and early dismissals, regardless of whether they are excused. If a student’s attendance drops below 85%, they will be ineligible to participate until the percentage improves. The school carefully tracks attendance in full compliance with district and state regulations.
Attendance deductions can add up quickly and substantially lower a student’s overall percentage. Whenever possible, families are strongly encouraged to schedule medical appointments, family commitments, or other obligations after school hours or on non-school days. Thank you for your partnership in prioritizing regular attendance to support your child’s academic success.
Independent Study Contract
Parents should proactively notify the school of any illness or family emergency that may result in a prolonged absence. If a student will be absent for three or more consecutive days, the family may request an Independent Study Contract. Participation in Independent Study requires teacher approval and teachers may deny a request. Teachers must be given at least two weeks’ notice to prepare assignments. All assigned work must be submitted to the teacher on the return date listed on the contract, even if the student does not physically return to school on that date. If work is submitted late or incomplete, the student will be considered truant. The deadline to request Independent Study is March 26, 2027. Academics
Homework Our students are expected to complete all assignments and meet all assignment deadlines. Homework may include daily assignments and/or long-term projects. Late or missing assignments will result in students being required to complete an Action Plan. The purpose of the Action Plan is to help the student correct his/her behavior and communicate with parents/guardians. Accumulation may result in not being able to participate in extracurricular activities. If students are absent, assignments which were due on the first day of the absence must be turned in immediately upon return. One day is given for make-up work for each day of absence. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed during absences.
All homework assigned is intended to provide students with additional practice on concepts taught in the classroom setting. Oftentimes, if a student does not complete work during class time, they may be asked to complete the work at home. Time management and being held accountable are two life skills that are important for everyone to learn. If you have any questions regarding the rigor of work or wish to ask any clarifying questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher via email.
If a student has forgotten his/her homework assignment or personal items in the classroom at the end of the school day and the door has been locked, school personnel will not be able to unlock classrooms due to safety and security reasons. The student may pick up forgotten items the following school day.
Extra credit is designed to enrich learning and will not be offered solely to improve low grades at the last minute.
Students will have access to books in the library and in the classroom. You must return all books in good condition or pay to replace the damaged or missing book(s).
If a family has internet access, students and parent/guardian may monitor student’s academic progress through Aeries Parent Portal.
Students are graded according to the following guidelines:
100% - 90% represents an A, exceptional achievement; 89% - 80% represents a B, above average achievement; 79% - 70% represents a C, average achievement; 69% - 60% represents a D, below average achievement; and 59% and below represents failing achievement. Academic Honesty-Honor Code
Students of Westside Preparatory Charter School are provided a fair, respectful academic learning environment. Honesty is demonstrated through the consistent submission of original academic work, and respect is shown among all members of the educational community. Students are expected to: Complete and submit original academic work that reflects their own learning Support a culture of honesty by encouraging peers to uphold academic integrity Communicate with staff when questions or concerns about academic integrity arise, including concerns involving themselves or others Represent the truth accurately through words, actions, and academic work, including authentic signatures Care for and use personal and school property responsibly Academic integrity is demonstrated when students:
Act honestly and respectfully toward the work and property of others Give appropriate credit to authors, artists, and creators when using information, artwork, or music Complete assignments and assessments independently unless collaboration is clearly permitted Use only authorized materials, resources, and technology during exams and assignments Maintain the security of exams, assignments, grades, and academic records Communicate appropriately and only when permitted during exams or assessments Use school technology, software, and materials responsibly and as intended Student Behavior Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate respect for the rules, routines, and community of both schools while on campus. Students are expected to:
Remain on school grounds unless given permission to leave Stay in designated areas at designated times and carry a pass when approved by supervising staff Keep cell phones powered off and stored in backpacks throughout the school day Use hallways, classrooms, and common areas safely and appropriately Respond promptly to bells by stopping activities, lining up quickly, and transitioning appropriately Be seated, prepared, and ready to learn when the final bell rings Respect the rights, feelings, and property of others Follow school guidelines regarding food and personal items, including maintaining a gum-free campus Plan restroom use before school, during passing periods, lunch, recess, or whenever possible as needed. Follow classroom procedures and expectations set by teachers and staff Problem-Solving Strategies
Students are encouraged to solve problems peacefully and independently using strategies such as: Talking it over Walking away Saying “I’m sorry” Choosing a different activity Taking turns Sharing Ignoring minor issues Asking for help Talk to an adult on campus Students are expected to use these strategies to resolve conflicts respectfully and responsibly. All students are expected to follow school rules and classroom expectations established by teachers, contributing to a safe and supportive learning environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Steps for Parent Intervention in Problems
Westside Preparatory Staff tries to deal with the problems that the students have at school, but occasionally a problem may arise on the playground, or while students are going to and from school, that is not settled at school. If your child tells you of a problem he/she has had with other children that has not been addressed, please follow these steps. Make sure your child has reported the incident to his/her teacher or the yard duty supervisor. We can’t help if we don’t know about the problem. Write a note to your child’s teacher explaining your concerns. Make an appointment to see your child’s teacher and discuss the situation personally with him/her. Call the school and explain your concern to the principal. Do not use Facebook or other social networks to discuss the problem. Harrassment
Westside Preparatory Charter School, in alignment with Twin Rivers Unified School District and California law, is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from harassment. Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with dignity and respect at all times. All concerns related to sexual harassment are taken seriously and are addressed promptly in a manner that respects the privacy of all parties involved. Retaliation related to any complaint is prohibited. The school works collaboratively with students, families, and staff to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.
Student Behavior Consequences
At Westside Preparatory Charter School, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment through our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. We encourage all students to be their B.E.S.T. by Being Kind, Engaged, Safe, and Taking Responsibility. Students are recognized throughout the school year for demonstrating our B.E.S.T. expectations through positive feedback and school incentives. These recognitions encourage students to make positive choices and contribute to a supportive school community. When students do not meet school expectations, a behavior reporting form may be completed and the behavior documented by teachers and staff in Aeries. Behaviors are generally categorized as either Minor or Major. Minor behaviors serve as warnings and may be communicated to families. Repeated Minor behaviors for the same offense may result in parent/guardian communication and additional consequences. Major behaviors are more serious and may require administrative involvement. Major behavior incidents may result in the loss of access to extracurricular activities, school incentives, or other school privileges which will be communicated to parents/guardians within a reasonable time frame. Students who need additional behavioral support may be referred to the Student Support Team to determine appropriate interventions, such as restorative practices, counseling, Check-In/Check-Out (CICO), or other support services. Families are encouraged to partner with the school throughout this process. The school will make reasonable efforts to communicate with parents/guardians in a timely manner regarding significant behavior concerns, formal disciplinary actions, or changes in a student's school status. Formal disciplinary actions will be communicated with parents/guardians within 36 hours. By working together and following our B.E.S.T. expectations, we can help every student feel safe, supported, and successful. Suspension Westside Preparatory Charter School uses the California Education Code (48900) and the Twin Rivers Unified School District Policy when making decisions regarding student suspensions. A copy of the suspension will be given to the parent/guardian or mailed to the address of record. Behavior Committee
Westside Preparatory Charter School will follow all TRUSD Discipline Policies to include district-wide discipline guidelines. When chronic behaviors have exhausted all of the interventions available at the site, the principal may refer a student for an impartial review by the Behavior Committee. During this review the student’s behavior, academic performance, and past interventions will be evaluated to determine if the student should continue to be enrolled at WPCS. If it is determined that the student will lose their Charter privileges, they must be immediately disenrolled from WPCS and enrolled into their home school. Causes for Expulsion
Expulsion will be recommended only for very serious offenses, such as possession of a weapon or dangerous object, causing physical injury to another person, furnishing and sale of a controlled substance, robbery, extortion, sexual assault, battery, or accumulating too many days of suspension. If expulsion is recommended, the student will have an administrative hearing or an alternative. If expelled, a student may not attend any school activity. Expelled students will be placed in another educational program. Our Board of Trustees makes the final decision to expel a student. During the expulsion process, a student may be placed in another school program or be out of school for up to 40 school days (EC 48915-48918) TRUSD Student/Parent Handbook. Dress Code
We at Westside Preparatory Charter School believe that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. The purpose of the Dress Code is intended to create a positive school climate of respect for self and others. Appropriate dress and appearance projects a positive image of seriousness and reflects respect for teaching and learning. Being mindful of one’s appearance is preparation for future school, work and career success (TRUSD Student/Parent Handbook). The major responsibility for dress and grooming is placed upon the student and the student’s parents/guardians. Certain exceptions to the dress code may be accepted during official school spirit/dress up days. These exceptions are at the discretion of the classroom teacher and/or site administration. In addition to the TRUSD dress code, WPCS students are required to dress for success, safety, and physical activity, which includes:
All clothing shall fit, be neat and clean, and conform to standards of safety, good taste, and decency. Tops shall have a front, back, and straps. Undergarments must not be visible. Students must have athletic shoes for PE. Hats and hoods should be off when asked. Due to frequently changing styles of clothing, WPCS reserves the right to adjust the dress code as needed.
Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy
The staff at WPCS Campus realize that we are living in the 21st Century and that many technologies, including cell phones, are readily available to our students. In order to make the best use of these technologies, while maintaining a rigorous educational environment, the following guidelines are to be used with all cell phones and electronic devices in reference to TRUSD Board Policy 5131.8. Phones are to be turned off during the entire instructional day, NOT in vibration or silent mode, but turned entirely off. The phone should be turned off and put away before entering campus in the morning and should not be taken out until leaving campus at the end of the school day. Family or friends texting or calling during instructional time negatively impacts student learning and takes away from instructional activities. Students may be reached via the office phone should parents or family wish to leave a message. Should there ever be an emergency, the office will immediately communicate with families via our phone outreach program. Students may use cell phones beginning at dismissal time once they are off of our campus. Students may use cell phones with staff permission. Phones are turned off when entering campus and should remain off. If a student needs to contact a parent, a student may ask for permission to use a school phone. If students do not follow electronic device and cell phone policy a warning will be given. Cell phones will be turned in and given back to students at the end of the day as a result of the second infraction of these guidelines. If your child’s cell phone is turned in for a third time, the classroom teacher shall place the cell phone in a secure area. Arrangements will need to be made between the parent or guardian and the classroom teacher in order to retrieve the cell phone. If infractions continue, staff members will conference with the student and family and make other arrangements for the cell phone. Utilizing phones to photograph, video tape, or communicate with peers or adults is not necessary during the instructional school day. We want to prioritize education for our students while on site. The school, staff, and district are NOT responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen personal cell phone or electronic devices. The responsibility totally rests with the student should they bring a cell phone to school. In addition, NO other electronic devices such as PSP’s, Nintendo DS’s, iPODS, iPADS, tablets, etc. are to be brought to school without specific staff permission. Once again, the school and staff will NOT be responsible for lost, damage, or theft of any such items. Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities play an important role in a student’s middle school experience. Extracurricular activities are defined as any activity that Westside Preparatory Charter School sponsors outside the school day including dances, hangouts, sports, extracurricular field trips, etc. To be able to attend/participate in extracurricular activities, students must meet the following requirements: No F’s Minimum 2.0 G.P.A. No more than 2 Majors between events (i.e. repeated offenses, ed code violations, classroom disruptions, administrative discretion, etc.) No Suspensions between events. Community service logs are up to date Field Study Day requirements completed 85% attendance rate Be picked-up at the time the activity is scheduled to end The charter staff reserves the right to alter this policy as needed.
Incentive Activities
Incentives celebrate students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior and make responsible choices. To participate in school incentive activities, students must meet the following behavior expectations between activities: No more than 1 Major No more than 2 Minors (or any combination totaling no more than two behavioral infractions) No suspensions The charter staff reserves the right to alter this policy as needed.
Off Campus Fund Raisers (i.e. Skate Night)
This is a school function and students are expected to follow BEST expectations. Students must obtain permission to attend via parent/guardian signed permission slip. Parents/guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up on time. Students that are not picked up on time will not be able to attend the next off campus fund raising event. The charter staff reserves the right to alter this policy as needed.
Field Study Days Field Study Days provide students with an opportunity to enrich their educational experience by designing their own meaningful curriculum for the day. The day should be spent on an activity that extends students' learning environment from the classroom into their home and community. Students are required to choose a different activity for each Field Study Day. Students must return an accounting of the educational experience he/she has on Field Study Day. Failure to complete this requirement will result in him/her being considered truant. Eighth grade students who do not complete the required number of Field Study reports may not participate in the promotion ceremony at the end of the school year.
Dates have been set for Field Study Days. While every effort is made to keep these dates, a need may arise during the school year that causes a change. Any changes will be communicated through a newsletter, flier, or email sent home.
Ideas for Field Study Day:
Visit a museum – Crocker Art Museum, Railroad Museum, Discovery Museum, The Museum of Natural History, Exploratorium, McClellan Aviation Museum, etc. Job shadow someone – learn about different professions Work in a classroom or library - students may use this for one Field Study Day only. Visit and learn about historical sites – guided tours of Folsom Dam, Nimbus Fish Hatchery, State Capitol, Coloma, Sutter’s Fort, Davis Arboretum, etc. Visit a College or a University – arrange for a guided tour of American River College, Sierra College, Sacramento State University, U.C. Davis, etc. Attend a cultural activity such as a play or symphony Research – work on long-term school project; go on-line to explore the Internet; or visit the library to read more about a topic of interest to students - (students may use this for one Field Study Day only) Community Service – students may complete community service, although Field Study Day activities are not automatically community service – check with the teacher for approval |
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Field study report
Field study report
Field study report
Field Study Days provide an opportunity for you to enrich your educational experience. Part of the experience includes completing this report and submitting it to your homeroom teacher.
This report is due at the start of the school day on Date_________________.
If this completed report is not submitted on time, you will be considered truant for Field Study Day.
Student Name (print first and last) ________________________________________________________
I spent my Field Study Day with/at ________________________________________________________
I spent ______ hours at this activity.
Below are the guidelines for your paper that you will attach to this form, along with any other required documentation (ticket stubs, flyers, etc.). If you are job shadowing, be sure to obtain and complete the Job Shadow Questionnaire which you must complete and turn in with this form and your report.
Paragraph 1 – Field Study Experience (5-7 sentences)
In this paragraph you will share your field study day experience. Make sure to answer the following questions in detail: Was it a positive experience? Where did you go? How long did it take you to complete your field study day? What did you do? What was your favorite or least part? Would you recommend this experience to other students? Besides you, who else was involved to make your field study day a success?
Paragraph 2 – Learning experience (5-7 sentences)
In this paragraph you will share what you learned during your field study day experience. Make sure to answer the following questions in detail: What new information did you learn during your field study day? How can this new information help you inside and outside of school? What is the most valuable experience that you gained during your field study day?
Paragraph 3 – College and Career (5-7 sentences)
In this paragraph you will explain how this field study day experience will prepare you for college and career. Make sure to answer the following questions in detail: How has this experience prepared you for college and career? Is this experience something that you would like to participate in again in the future? Why? What do you plan for your next field study day?
___________________________ ______________________________ Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Parent Participation Hour Report Form
Parent Participation Hour Report Form
Parent Participation Hour Report Form
Student’s Name _____________________________________ Homeroom:___________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name_______________________________________________
All parents are required to contribute a minimum of 30 hours per year, per household. Parents are required to submit a detailed list of hours to the student’s Homeroom Teacher each grading period.
You may submit hours on this reporting form at any time during the grading period.
If exchanging hours for donations, please list all donated items. Receipts for donations must be attached. For every $10 spent, you will receive 1 parent hour with a maximum of 10 hours exchanged for donations per year ($100 = 10 hours).
Student Community Service Log
Student Community Service Log
Student Community Service Log
Please keep track of your community service time. This log should be turned in each trimester on or before the posted deadline.
Name of Non-Profit Organization ______________________________________________________________
Contact Person _______________________________________ Phone ________________________________
Date of Service ___________________ Type of activity____________________________________________
Start Time __________________ Finish Time _________________ Total Hours ________________________
Dress Code
Dress Code
Dress Code
Dress Code: We at WPCS believe that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. The purpose of the Dress Code is to prevent disruption of the learning environment and minimize distraction of other students. It is also intended to protect the health and welfare of the student. The major responsibility for dress and grooming is placed upon the student and the student’s parents. Certain exceptions to the dress code may be accepted during official school spirit/dress up days. These exceptions are at the discretion of the classroom teacher and/or site administration.
In addition to the TRUSD dress code, WPCS students are required to dress for success, safety, and physical activity, which includes:
Clean, neat, and well-maintained clothing.
Shorts must be at or less than 4” above the knee.
Holes or shreds in jeans must be at or below the required shorts length (no higher than 4” above the knee).
Undergarments must not be visible
In addition to the TRUSD dress code, WPCS students are required to dress for success, safety, and physical activity, which includes:
Clean, neat, and well-maintained clothing.
Shorts must be at or less than 4” above the knee.
Holes or shreds in jeans must be at or below the required shorts length (no higher than 4” above the knee).
Undergarments must not be visible
Community Service Information
Community Service Information
Community Service Information
Community Service
It is the philosophy of the Westside Preparatory Charter School that vital to a student’s education is an awareness of his/her larger community. In order to help facilitate this awareness, you are required to volunteer five hours per trimester of community service. While you may complete more than the required hours, those hours do NOT carry over to the next trimester. A sustained and continued involvement throughout the year is required.
Good opportunities for community service include, but are not limited to the following:
Work at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen;
Arrange to help a former teacher;
Work at an event sponsored by the local park and recreation district;
Volunteer to work at a church;
Help a coach with a sports team;
Volunteer for Creek Week Clean-ups; and/or
Help a scout leader.
Arrange to help a former teacher;
Work at an event sponsored by the local park and recreation district;
Volunteer to work at a church;
Help a coach with a sports team;
Volunteer for Creek Week Clean-ups; and/or
Help a scout leader.
In the past, these Westside Campus-sponsored events provided community service opportunities:
Creek Week Clean-up;
Westside Elementary Carnival;
Booster Fundraisers;
Farm and Tractor Days;
Pennies for Patients; and
Ruby’s Baskets.
Westside Elementary Carnival;
Booster Fundraisers;
Farm and Tractor Days;
Pennies for Patients; and
Ruby’s Baskets.
Some things that do not count as community service include:
Working in your yard or that of a relative;
Babysitting for a friend; and
Making decorations for a school function.
Babysitting for a friend; and
Making decorations for a school function.
Advance Prep Form-Field Study Day
Advance Prep Form-Field Study Day
Advance Prep Form-Field Study Day
Field Study Days provide an opportunity for you to enrich your educational experience. This requires thoughtful planning with your family. Complete this plan and return it to your homeroom teacher no later than Date: ______________________.
Please remember that if you choose not to complete this assignment, you will be considered truant.
On Field Study Day, I plan to enrich my education by __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
Type of activity (circle all that apply): Job Shadow Community Service Enrichment
I estimate this activity will take approximately ______ hours.
Have all arrangements for transportation been made? (transportation, permission, checking to see if the organization or business is open, etc.) Yes ______ No ______ (check one). If no, please explain:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
If you are planning to job shadow or help at a school (which you may do only once per year for Field Study), you will need to make arrangements with the teacher or staff member with whom you will be working. You must have them fill out and sign below.
Teacher/Staff Person’s Name (please print): _________________________________________________
School Name: __________________________ School Phone Number: ________________
Teacher/Staff Person’s Signature: __________________________________________________
I understand that I will receive my Field Study Report form after this Field Study plan has been approved. My completed Field Study Report will be due at the start of the day on Date ___________.
______________________________ ______________________________ Student (first and last name) Parent/Guardian Signature
_______________________________ Job Shadow Questionnaire
Job Shadow Questionnaire
Job Shadow Questionnaire
DIRECTIONS: Fill out this sheet as you do your Job Shadow Experience. Use this information to help you complete your final report. This sheet is to be turned in on the day of your final report. ***Make sure to answer all 8 questions with complete sentences!
Mentor Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Mentor’s Occupation: ___________________________________________________________________
Company or Business Name: _____________________________________________________________
Work Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________
- Description of Company (services rendered, products produced, etc.):
- Description of mentor’s duties:
- Training, skills, and education necessary to perform mentor’s duties:
- Salary range: starting/maximum (per hour or year):
- What are the positives and negatives about the job?
- What is the employment outlook in the future?
- What school subjects would have been important for this worker when he/she was in middle school or high school?
- In what ways are some of the work habits important for this job?
Field study day essay rubric
Field study day essay rubric
Field study day essay rubric
Westside Preparatory Charter School Field Study Essay Rubric
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Scoring Criteria
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Exemplary (4)
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Proficient (3)
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Emerging (2)
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Incomplete (1)
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Ideas
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The Essay
--Responds to all questions provided in the field study guidelines
--Develops ideas thoroughly with relevant supporting details, facts and evidence
--Provides insightful commentary and deep analysis
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The Essay
--Responds to most of the questions provided in the field study guidelines
--Develops ideas adequately with supporting details
--Provides sufficient commentary to demonstrate understanding
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The Essay
--Responds to some questions listed in the field study guidelines
--Develops ideas unevenly or with inadequate supporting details facts or evidence
--Provides insufficient commentary to demonstrate understanding
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The Essay
--Did not respond to questions listed in the field study guidelines
--Provides minimal supporting details, facts or evidence
--Lacks commentary
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Structure
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The Essay
--Has an engaging introduction
--Uses an effective organizational structure for a multiparagraph essay
--Uses a variety of transitional strategies to create cohesion and unity among ideas
--Provides an insightful and detailed conclusion
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The Essay
--Has a complete introduction
--Uses an appropriate organizational structure for a multiparagraph essay
--Uses transitional strategies to link, compare and contrast ideas
--Provides a detailed conclusion
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The Essay
--Has a weak or partial introduction
--Uses an inconsistent organizational structure for a mutliparagraph essay
--Uses transitional strategies
--Provides a weak or unrelated conclusion
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The Essay
--Lacks an introduction
--Has little or no obvious organizational structure
--Uses few or no transitional strategies
--Provides no conclusion
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Use of Language
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The Essay
--Conveys a consistent academic voice by using a variety of topic-specific terms and precise language
--Demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling and usage
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The Essay
--Conveys an academic voice by using some topic-specific terms and precise language
--Demonstrates adequate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage
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The Essay
--Uses insufficient language and vocabulary to convey an academic voice
--Demonstrates partial or inconsistent command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage
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The Essay
--Uses limited or vague language
--Lacks command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage; frequent errors obscure meaning
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WPCS By-Laws
WPCS By-Laws
WPCS By-Laws
WESTSIDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Eastside Campus Frontier Campus Regency Park Campus Westside Campus
6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA
95660
916- 566-1860
6691 Silverthorne Circle
Sacramento, CA 95842
916-566-1840
5901 Bridgecross
Drive, Sacramento,
CA 95835
(916) 566-1660
6537 West 2
nd Street
Rio Linda, CA 95673
916-566-1990
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I NAME
1.1 The name of this school shall be the Westside Preparatory Charter School.
ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE
2.1 The purpose of Westside Preparatory Charter School is to provide an environment of high
academic and behavior expectations, which gives parents/guardians an alternative to the
traditional Junior High School Program.
ARTICLE 3 EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE
3.1 The educational program will consist of a broad based core curriculum, as stated in the state
standards for each academic area. Students will be held to high academic standards, which
provide the basic building blocks for success in high school, college, and life as an independent
and responsible adult. The program will provide enrichment, career planning and community
service opportunities. Off campus field studies and off campus experiences, directly supported
by familial involvement will extend the academic opportunities.
ARTICLE 4 PUPIL OUTCOMES
4.1 Pupil outcomes are designed to showcase the students’ talents and the progress the students have
made in reaching the expectations of the Charter School and California grade level standards.
These expectations are set with the goal of all students successfully working to their potential,
ideally at or above grade level. The student testing program results will meet or exceed the
achievement of the local, traditional junior high. The Twin Rivers Unified School District Board
of Trustees will review pupil results annually.
ARTICLE 5 MEASURING PUPIL PROGRESS
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5.1 Pupil progress will be measured in several ways beginning with assessments during each grading
period. During the first grading period, a student/parent/guardian/teacher conference will be
held and goals will be developed for each student if necessary. Careful evaluation of student
work will continue on an on-going basis.
5.2 Pupil progress will be reviewed mid-way through the grading period on a progress report (at the
teacher’s discretion) and report cards at the end of the grading period (all grades). Students
performing below a 2.0 grade point average or below their ability level may not be invited to
any and all extra curricular activities at WPCS until their GPA is improved.
5.3 If established behavior expectations are met, no further action will be necessary. If these
behavior expectations are not met after documented interventions in the SSP process and/or
sustained improvement is not seen by staff, the student may be recommended to the behavior
committee for involuntary transfer.
ARTICLE 6 GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
6.1 WPCS will be governed by the Governance Committee consisting of:
6.1.1 Principal from each site (four principals)
6.1.2 Vice Principal/Guidance and Learning Specialists
6.1.3 Lead Teachers from each site (four lead teachers)
6.2 WPCS will be governed by an Behavior Committee consisting of:
6.2.1 The Lead teachers from each site
6.2.2 Four parent/guardian members, including at least one parent/guardian from each site, of
School Site Council (one of whom will serve as secretary)
6.2.3 One other WPCS staff member that may classified or certificated to break a tie
6.2.4 The Behavior committee meets on an as needed basis
6.3 WPCS is also governed by a School Site Council (SSC) consisting of:
6.3.1 Four teachers (one per site), plus one additional teacher from the site with highest
enrollment.
6.3.2 Two other staff
6.3.3 Four parents/guardians (one per site) elected by parents/guardians from his/her own site
6.3.4 One alternate parent/guardian member (non-voting) from each site
6.3.5 The principal/principal designee.
6.3.6 One student from each site elected by students from his/her own site
6.4 A quorum will be one more than one half of the entire voting membership. The quorum is
necessary to conduct business of the SSC.
6.5 Its members on an annual basis shall elect a chairperson, vice-chair, secretary, and PAC
representative for the WPCS SSC.
6.6 WPCS Governance Committee and SSC will meet a minimum of six times per year. Executive
Behavior Committees and SSC decisions (including bylaw revisions) will be made by a simple
majority vote.
6.7 Amendments to the WPCS Charter can only be made:
6.7.1 By a two thirds majority vote of WPCS SSC and must be approved by the majority vote
of the TRUSD Board of Trustees
6.7.2 SSC members cannot miss three meetings per year. If a member misses three meetings or
resigns, the alternate member from that site shall assume the full responsibility as a
regular parent/guardian member for the remaining term of the school year.
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ARTICLE 7 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 The duties and responsibilities of the Governance Committee, Behavior Committee, School Site
Council, Lead Teacher, WPCS administrator and/or site principal from each site, and faculty
include, but are not limited to, the following:
7.2 Governance Committee
7.2.1 Advise in the development of the charter budget, with District business officials, to be
ratified by the TRUSD Board.
7.2.2 Oversight of other WPCS committees, formed as needed, and ensure that committee
goals, responsibilities and objectives are met.
7.2.3 Annual review of the goals and objectives for 7th and 8th grades within the terms of the
Charter and annual report to the TRUSD Board as necessary.
7.2.4 On-going review of assessment standards for grades 7th and 8th within the terms of the
Charter and report to the TRUSD Board as necessary.
7.2.5 Oversight of annual assessment of the WPCS program based on multiple measures
including, but not limited to, parent/guardian/family and teacher satisfaction surveys and
test scores and report to the TRUSD Board as necessary
7.2.6 Advise the TRUSD Board through the Superintendent on any matter affecting WPCS.
7.2.7 Ensure creation of an annual Westside Preparatory Charter School Accountability Report
Card.
7.2.8 Approval of policies and procedures related to WPCS.
7.2.9 Serve as a mechanism to resolve disputes as they arise within the WPCS community if
the internal dispute policies, as they are described in this Charter, are unable to resolve
the issue to the satisfaction of the parties involved, and if collective bargaining unit
dispute resolution process conditions are not met.
7.3 Behavior Committee7.3.1 Approve and enforce school policy
7.3.2 Acts on appeals (involuntary transfer). Make recommendations to the
administrator/principal regarding involuntary transfers due to behavior, and of students
not meeting requirements of the bylaws (8th grade promotion standards for example)
7.4 WPCS School Site Council
7.4.1 Develop annual goals for the school with input from the TRUSD Board of Trustees, the
Governance Committee, and all stakeholders
7.4.2 Receive information from and provide recommendations to the Governance Committee
7.4.3 Assess goals, objectives, achievements, financial status, and any need for redirection
7.4.4 Approve the yearly Title One budget operated by the SSC
7.4.5 Advise on the annual assessment of the educational program and extra-curricular
activities of WPCS
7.4.6 Review and approve changes in the WPCS bylaws annually or as needed
7.4.7 Recommend amendments to the Charter as needed
7.5 Lead Teacher
7.5.1 Assisting in coordinating professional development
7.5.2 Assist in coordinating community service/learning projects
7.5.3 Provide parents/guardians with information regarding parent/guardian participation
opportunities
7.5.4 Make recommendation to the SSC regarding goals, objectives, achievements, financial
status, and any need for redirection
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7.5.5 Work with WPCS administrators to ensure the well-being of WPCS
7.5.6 Assist in coordinating field trips
7.5.7 Oversee after school enrichment program
7.6 WPCS Charter Administrator (Vice Principal/Guidance and Learning Specialist or
Principal)
7.6.1 Supervise the day to day operation and administration of the school including all staff
members
7.6.2 Work closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure the wellbeing of WPCS staffs and students
7.6.3 Evaluate all certificated and classified personnel at WPCS
7.6.4 Take action as necessary on all confidential matters with input from the Lead Teacher
and/or Behavior Committee
7.6.5 Work with Lead Teacher to monitor Tier 2 students at Step 2 in the SSP process and
work with parents/guardians to remind them of their obligation to involve themselves in
school activities
7.6.6 Approve all expenditures for the yearly budget
7.7 Staff
7.7.1 Make recommendations and suggestions on policy and fiscal expenditures to the Lead
Teacher, SSC, and Behavior Committee
7.7.2 Identify areas of concern and suggest solutions to the Lead Teacher, SSC, and
Governance Committee
7.7.3 Act as liaison for parent/guardian led committees
7.7.4 Participate and assist with after-school activities, professional development, and adjunct
duties throughout the school year
7.7.5 Classified Faculty/School Office Assistant will follow district guidelines and site-specific
job description
ARTICLE 8 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES
8.1 New Students
8.1.1 The following admission requirements and procedures shall be observed:
8.1.1.1 At least one announcement will be distributed to all potential sixth grade no later
than January providing information on WPCS, the date(s) of parent/guardian information
meetings, and the admission requirements and procedures.
8.1.1.2 All students wishing enrollment at any site must submit the required forms by the
district deadline in order to be considered for placement. Applications must be submitted
to the designated preferred site for processing.
8.1.1.3 The application form will indicate the preferred site.
8.1.1.4 If twins are applying for the seventh grade class, they shall have the option of
having their applications treated as one or separately.
8.1.1.5 Following the district deadline, students will be placed in sites/classes in the
following manner. If his/her preferred site is full and he/she has indicated he/she
would accept an alternate site, which still has room, he/she shall be placed at the
alternate site. If at a later time he/she wishes to be placed at another site, he/she will
be placed at the end of the current waiting list for that site.
8.1.1.6 If students apply for admission after the district deadline or move into the area
after the deadline, they will be placed at the end of the current waiting list and
assigned a number.
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8.1.1.7 Following the enrollment of students, if vacancies occur, openings will be
filled for his/her preferred site based on waiting list number.
Conditions of Enrollment:
9.1.1 Noncompliance of the following conditions may result in an involuntary transfer from
WPCS
9.1.2 Incoming student enrollment is considered to be conditional until all of the following are
met by the given timeline:
9.1.2.1 Documentation of all immunizations required by law must be turned in prior to the
first day of enrollment.
9.1.2.2 A parent/guardian is expected to attend a BackToSchool meeting at the site in which
their student(s) is/are enrolled.
9.1.2.3 A parent/guardian is expected to attend a parent/guardian, student and teacher
conference when desired or requested.
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9.1.3 Reduction of Classes
9.1.4 If student enrollment falls below the acceptable minimum at seventh or eighth grade and
the staffing must be reduced by one or more classes, continued enrollment will be based
on the following criteria:
9.1.4.1 One seventh grade class will be formed based on original lottery numbers or
enrollment date/time.
9.1.4.2 One eighth grade class will be formed.
9.1.4.3 A combination class will be formed to include 8th grade students who completed 7
th
grade at WPCS and 7th grade students next in line based on lottery numbers or
enrollment date/time.
9.1.5 If the reduction in grade seven occurs prior to school or within the first register month of
the beginning of school, the original lottery number or enrollment date/time of the student
will be used to determine continued enrollment.
9.1.6 If the reduction occurs in grade eight or in grade seven after the completion of the first
register month of school, the following criteria will be used to determine continued
enrollment: Students who completed 7th grade at WPCS maintaining acceptable
academic (2.0 and above) and behavior expectations (No suspensions). Students who
have completed their community service hours and field study reports.
9.1.7 After criteria has been applied, a lottery will be used if necessary.
Admittance to the Eighth Grade
9.1.8 WPCS seventh grade students will be automatically accepted to the eighth grade.
ARTICLE 10 – PARENT/GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION
10.1 All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to contribute 30 hours a school year, per
household. These hours can be acquired by volunteering at school, at school functions, or at
home doing school related work (phone tree, grading papers, fund raising, etc.) The donation
of instructional supplies, food items, or decorations for a school function can fulfill some
suggested parent/guardian hours. Receipts must be attached to the Parent/Guardian
Participation Hour Report form.
10.2 Parents/Guardians are highly encouraged to submit a detailed list of hours/activities to the
home room teacher prior to the end of each grading period.
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10.3 The homeroom teacher will be in charge of tracking the parents’/guardians’ hours. A general
report will be made to School Site Council after each trimester.
10.4 Hours can be accumulated through the school year, but not held over to the following year.
10.5 Late Enrollment: Parent/Guardian Participation Hours for students who enroll after the start of
school may be adjusted on a case by case basis.
Article 11- Student Attendance
11.1 Parents/Guardians should take the initiative to inform the school regarding prolonged illnesses,
family emergencies, and anticipated prolonged absences. Independent Study or Home Hospital
Instruction may be an available option if the absence meets the district guidelines.
11.2 WPCS also follows the Twin Rivers Unified School District attendance policy.
ARTICLE 12 STUDENT BEHAVIOR12.1 WPCS will follow all TRUSD Discipline Policies including District-wide discipline guidelines
regarding suspension and expulsion procedures and due process.
12.2 It is the intent of our school wide management and discipline program to emphasize the
positive behaviors exhibited by students. To that end, WPCS will implement the School-Wide
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework to work towards improved
academic and behavior outcomes for all students. In addition, WPCS invested in Restorative
Practices training for staff and students. WPCS will continue to participate with Community
Circles, Restorative Circles and Safe School Ambassadors (student led). By having both PBIS
and Restorative Practices, staff and students will encourage positive behavior and culture at
WPCS. Many opportunities exist for students to gain recognition for their superior efforts.
These opportunities occur daily, as well as at each trimester, depending on which WPCS site
the student attends. WPCS recognizes student accomplishments in the areas of academics,
responsibility, effort, and attendance. Parents of recipients are encouraged to attend the
ceremonies/assemblies when their students are receiving awards.
12.3 To provide a safe environment for all students, WPCS will continually work towards a
bully-free school by complying with Twin Rivers Board Policy 5131.2 dealing with
anti-bullying prevention plan and bullying investigation process.
12.4 In addition, WPCS will follow all TRUSD Discipline Policies to include District-Wide
discipline guidelines. When chronic behaviors have exhausted all of the interventions available
at the site, the Principal may refer a student for an impartial review by the Behavior
Committee. During this review, the student’s behavior, academic performance, and past
interventions will be evaluated to determine if the student should continue to be enrolled at
WPCS. If it is determined that the student will lose their Charter privileges, they must be
immediately disenrolled from WPCS and enrolled into their home school.
ARTICLE 13 MINIMUM STANDARDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 8TH GRADE
PROMOTION CEREMONY
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13.1 A student must meet the following criteria in order to participate in the 8th grade promotion
ceremony:
13.1.1 The student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 or be working at ability level
13.1.2 The student may not have an F in the last trimester. Appeals process exists and is
determined at the school site.
13.1.3 Students on IEPs need to meet or be working towards the goals of their IEP
13.1.4 The student must have completed all 15 community service hours by promotion.
Community Hours may be rolled over from one Trimester to another.
13.1.5 The student must have submitted every Field Study Day Report
13.1.6 Students may not have any suspensions in the last trimester and no more than 5
days unexcused absences in the 3rd trimester.
13.1.7 Student may not have any unpaid fines
13.1.8 All appeals may be sent to the behavior committee for review no later than 2 weeks
before the promotion ceremony.
ARTICLE 14 DOCUMENTATION/FILES
14.1 Field Study Day reports are kept on file for 5 years
14.2 School Site Council agenda and reports are kept on file for 3 years
Addendum
Westside Preparatory Charter School
STUDENT CONTRACT
Dear Families,
Throughout the school year, we will have several fun events. These events are privileges that students must
earn in order to attend. Many behaviors, including respect, responsibility, following rules, truthfulness, and concern
for safety procedures are important for these activities to be successful. We also feel that a student’s effort to
perform academically to his/her ability is another factor that we must consider in order for a student to attend these
functions. The teachers, counselor, and principal have met on this matter, and have consulted with our Charter
School Site Council. After careful deliberation, we have decided to implement this contract.
In order to provide the best educational experience possible and to participate in the
privilege of special activities, every student must:
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~Respect the learning environment by not shouting out, interrupting, playing with peers
during class time
~Display respectful behavior toward peer and staff
~Follow all school rules
~Must be in school the day of the activity
~Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or be working at his/her ability level
~Must have fulfilled all Field Study Day and Community Service requirements to date
~Participate in bullying of any kind
-Must not have any citations/suspensions in the trimester of the event
~Refrain from gossip, or do anything that may make a current bad situation worse
By signing this, you agree to adhere to this contract. Every student MUST have this signed & returned in order to
participate in any of the activities. We invite parents/guardians to contact your child’s teacher if you have any
questions or concerns.
Thank you for your support.
Westside Preparatory Charter School Staff
Eastside Campus Frontier Campus Regency Park Campus Westside Campus
6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA
95660
916- 566-1860
6691 Silverthorne Circle
Sacramento, CA 95842
916-566-1840
5901 Bridgecross
Drive, Sacramento,
CA 95835
(916) 566-1660
6537 West 2
nd Street
Rio Linda, CA 95673
916-566-1990
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I NAME
1.1 The name of this school shall be the Westside Preparatory Charter School.
ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE
2.1 The purpose of Westside Preparatory Charter School is to provide an environment of high
academic and behavior expectations, which gives parents/guardians an alternative to the
traditional Junior High School Program.
ARTICLE 3 EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE
3.1 The educational program will consist of a broad based core curriculum, as stated in the state
standards for each academic area. Students will be held to high academic standards, which
provide the basic building blocks for success in high school, college, and life as an independent
and responsible adult. The program will provide enrichment, career planning and community
service opportunities. Off campus field studies and off campus experiences, directly supported
by familial involvement will extend the academic opportunities.
ARTICLE 4 PUPIL OUTCOMES
4.1 Pupil outcomes are designed to showcase the students’ talents and the progress the students have
made in reaching the expectations of the Charter School and California grade level standards.
These expectations are set with the goal of all students successfully working to their potential,
ideally at or above grade level. The student testing program results will meet or exceed the
achievement of the local, traditional junior high. The Twin Rivers Unified School District Board
of Trustees will review pupil results annually.
ARTICLE 5 MEASURING PUPIL PROGRESS
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5.1 Pupil progress will be measured in several ways beginning with assessments during each grading
period. During the first grading period, a student/parent/guardian/teacher conference will be
held and goals will be developed for each student if necessary. Careful evaluation of student
work will continue on an on-going basis.
5.2 Pupil progress will be reviewed mid-way through the grading period on a progress report (at the
teacher’s discretion) and report cards at the end of the grading period (all grades). Students
performing below a 2.0 grade point average or below their ability level may not be invited to
any and all extra curricular activities at WPCS until their GPA is improved.
5.3 If established behavior expectations are met, no further action will be necessary. If these
behavior expectations are not met after documented interventions in the SSP process and/or
sustained improvement is not seen by staff, the student may be recommended to the behavior
committee for involuntary transfer.
ARTICLE 6 GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
6.1 WPCS will be governed by the Governance Committee consisting of:
6.1.1 Principal from each site (four principals)
6.1.2 Vice Principal/Guidance and Learning Specialists
6.1.3 Lead Teachers from each site (four lead teachers)
6.2 WPCS will be governed by an Behavior Committee consisting of:
6.2.1 The Lead teachers from each site
6.2.2 Four parent/guardian members, including at least one parent/guardian from each site, of
School Site Council (one of whom will serve as secretary)
6.2.3 One other WPCS staff member that may classified or certificated to break a tie
6.2.4 The Behavior committee meets on an as needed basis
6.3 WPCS is also governed by a School Site Council (SSC) consisting of:
6.3.1 Four teachers (one per site), plus one additional teacher from the site with highest
enrollment.
6.3.2 Two other staff
6.3.3 Four parents/guardians (one per site) elected by parents/guardians from his/her own site
6.3.4 One alternate parent/guardian member (non-voting) from each site
6.3.5 The principal/principal designee.
6.3.6 One student from each site elected by students from his/her own site
6.4 A quorum will be one more than one half of the entire voting membership. The quorum is
necessary to conduct business of the SSC.
6.5 Its members on an annual basis shall elect a chairperson, vice-chair, secretary, and PAC
representative for the WPCS SSC.
6.6 WPCS Governance Committee and SSC will meet a minimum of six times per year. Executive
Behavior Committees and SSC decisions (including bylaw revisions) will be made by a simple
majority vote.
6.7 Amendments to the WPCS Charter can only be made:
6.7.1 By a two thirds majority vote of WPCS SSC and must be approved by the majority vote
of the TRUSD Board of Trustees
6.7.2 SSC members cannot miss three meetings per year. If a member misses three meetings or
resigns, the alternate member from that site shall assume the full responsibility as a
regular parent/guardian member for the remaining term of the school year.
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ARTICLE 7 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 The duties and responsibilities of the Governance Committee, Behavior Committee, School Site
Council, Lead Teacher, WPCS administrator and/or site principal from each site, and faculty
include, but are not limited to, the following:
7.2 Governance Committee
7.2.1 Advise in the development of the charter budget, with District business officials, to be
ratified by the TRUSD Board.
7.2.2 Oversight of other WPCS committees, formed as needed, and ensure that committee
goals, responsibilities and objectives are met.
7.2.3 Annual review of the goals and objectives for 7th and 8th grades within the terms of the
Charter and annual report to the TRUSD Board as necessary.
7.2.4 On-going review of assessment standards for grades 7th and 8th within the terms of the
Charter and report to the TRUSD Board as necessary.
7.2.5 Oversight of annual assessment of the WPCS program based on multiple measures
including, but not limited to, parent/guardian/family and teacher satisfaction surveys and
test scores and report to the TRUSD Board as necessary
7.2.6 Advise the TRUSD Board through the Superintendent on any matter affecting WPCS.
7.2.7 Ensure creation of an annual Westside Preparatory Charter School Accountability Report
Card.
7.2.8 Approval of policies and procedures related to WPCS.
7.2.9 Serve as a mechanism to resolve disputes as they arise within the WPCS community if
the internal dispute policies, as they are described in this Charter, are unable to resolve
the issue to the satisfaction of the parties involved, and if collective bargaining unit
dispute resolution process conditions are not met.
7.3 Behavior Committee7.3.1 Approve and enforce school policy
7.3.2 Acts on appeals (involuntary transfer). Make recommendations to the
administrator/principal regarding involuntary transfers due to behavior, and of students
not meeting requirements of the bylaws (8th grade promotion standards for example)
7.4 WPCS School Site Council
7.4.1 Develop annual goals for the school with input from the TRUSD Board of Trustees, the
Governance Committee, and all stakeholders
7.4.2 Receive information from and provide recommendations to the Governance Committee
7.4.3 Assess goals, objectives, achievements, financial status, and any need for redirection
7.4.4 Approve the yearly Title One budget operated by the SSC
7.4.5 Advise on the annual assessment of the educational program and extra-curricular
activities of WPCS
7.4.6 Review and approve changes in the WPCS bylaws annually or as needed
7.4.7 Recommend amendments to the Charter as needed
7.5 Lead Teacher
7.5.1 Assisting in coordinating professional development
7.5.2 Assist in coordinating community service/learning projects
7.5.3 Provide parents/guardians with information regarding parent/guardian participation
opportunities
7.5.4 Make recommendation to the SSC regarding goals, objectives, achievements, financial
status, and any need for redirection
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7.5.5 Work with WPCS administrators to ensure the well-being of WPCS
7.5.6 Assist in coordinating field trips
7.5.7 Oversee after school enrichment program
7.6 WPCS Charter Administrator (Vice Principal/Guidance and Learning Specialist or
Principal)
7.6.1 Supervise the day to day operation and administration of the school including all staff
members
7.6.2 Work closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure the wellbeing of WPCS staffs and students
7.6.3 Evaluate all certificated and classified personnel at WPCS
7.6.4 Take action as necessary on all confidential matters with input from the Lead Teacher
and/or Behavior Committee
7.6.5 Work with Lead Teacher to monitor Tier 2 students at Step 2 in the SSP process and
work with parents/guardians to remind them of their obligation to involve themselves in
school activities
7.6.6 Approve all expenditures for the yearly budget
7.7 Staff
7.7.1 Make recommendations and suggestions on policy and fiscal expenditures to the Lead
Teacher, SSC, and Behavior Committee
7.7.2 Identify areas of concern and suggest solutions to the Lead Teacher, SSC, and
Governance Committee
7.7.3 Act as liaison for parent/guardian led committees
7.7.4 Participate and assist with after-school activities, professional development, and adjunct
duties throughout the school year
7.7.5 Classified Faculty/School Office Assistant will follow district guidelines and site-specific
job description
ARTICLE 8 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES
8.1 New Students
8.1.1 The following admission requirements and procedures shall be observed:
8.1.1.1 At least one announcement will be distributed to all potential sixth grade no later
than January providing information on WPCS, the date(s) of parent/guardian information
meetings, and the admission requirements and procedures.
8.1.1.2 All students wishing enrollment at any site must submit the required forms by the
district deadline in order to be considered for placement. Applications must be submitted
to the designated preferred site for processing.
8.1.1.3 The application form will indicate the preferred site.
8.1.1.4 If twins are applying for the seventh grade class, they shall have the option of
having their applications treated as one or separately.
8.1.1.5 Following the district deadline, students will be placed in sites/classes in the
following manner. If his/her preferred site is full and he/she has indicated he/she
would accept an alternate site, which still has room, he/she shall be placed at the
alternate site. If at a later time he/she wishes to be placed at another site, he/she will
be placed at the end of the current waiting list for that site.
8.1.1.6 If students apply for admission after the district deadline or move into the area
after the deadline, they will be placed at the end of the current waiting list and
assigned a number.
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8.1.1.7 Following the enrollment of students, if vacancies occur, openings will be
filled for his/her preferred site based on waiting list number.
Conditions of Enrollment:
9.1.1 Noncompliance of the following conditions may result in an involuntary transfer from
WPCS
9.1.2 Incoming student enrollment is considered to be conditional until all of the following are
met by the given timeline:
9.1.2.1 Documentation of all immunizations required by law must be turned in prior to the
first day of enrollment.
9.1.2.2 A parent/guardian is expected to attend a BackToSchool meeting at the site in which
their student(s) is/are enrolled.
9.1.2.3 A parent/guardian is expected to attend a parent/guardian, student and teacher
conference when desired or requested.
.
9.1.3 Reduction of Classes
9.1.4 If student enrollment falls below the acceptable minimum at seventh or eighth grade and
the staffing must be reduced by one or more classes, continued enrollment will be based
on the following criteria:
9.1.4.1 One seventh grade class will be formed based on original lottery numbers or
enrollment date/time.
9.1.4.2 One eighth grade class will be formed.
9.1.4.3 A combination class will be formed to include 8th grade students who completed 7
th
grade at WPCS and 7th grade students next in line based on lottery numbers or
enrollment date/time.
9.1.5 If the reduction in grade seven occurs prior to school or within the first register month of
the beginning of school, the original lottery number or enrollment date/time of the student
will be used to determine continued enrollment.
9.1.6 If the reduction occurs in grade eight or in grade seven after the completion of the first
register month of school, the following criteria will be used to determine continued
enrollment: Students who completed 7th grade at WPCS maintaining acceptable
academic (2.0 and above) and behavior expectations (No suspensions). Students who
have completed their community service hours and field study reports.
9.1.7 After criteria has been applied, a lottery will be used if necessary.
Admittance to the Eighth Grade
9.1.8 WPCS seventh grade students will be automatically accepted to the eighth grade.
ARTICLE 10 – PARENT/GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION
10.1 All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to contribute 30 hours a school year, per
household. These hours can be acquired by volunteering at school, at school functions, or at
home doing school related work (phone tree, grading papers, fund raising, etc.) The donation
of instructional supplies, food items, or decorations for a school function can fulfill some
suggested parent/guardian hours. Receipts must be attached to the Parent/Guardian
Participation Hour Report form.
10.2 Parents/Guardians are highly encouraged to submit a detailed list of hours/activities to the
home room teacher prior to the end of each grading period.
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10.3 The homeroom teacher will be in charge of tracking the parents’/guardians’ hours. A general
report will be made to School Site Council after each trimester.
10.4 Hours can be accumulated through the school year, but not held over to the following year.
10.5 Late Enrollment: Parent/Guardian Participation Hours for students who enroll after the start of
school may be adjusted on a case by case basis.
Article 11- Student Attendance
11.1 Parents/Guardians should take the initiative to inform the school regarding prolonged illnesses,
family emergencies, and anticipated prolonged absences. Independent Study or Home Hospital
Instruction may be an available option if the absence meets the district guidelines.
11.2 WPCS also follows the Twin Rivers Unified School District attendance policy.
ARTICLE 12 STUDENT BEHAVIOR12.1 WPCS will follow all TRUSD Discipline Policies including District-wide discipline guidelines
regarding suspension and expulsion procedures and due process.
12.2 It is the intent of our school wide management and discipline program to emphasize the
positive behaviors exhibited by students. To that end, WPCS will implement the School-Wide
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework to work towards improved
academic and behavior outcomes for all students. In addition, WPCS invested in Restorative
Practices training for staff and students. WPCS will continue to participate with Community
Circles, Restorative Circles and Safe School Ambassadors (student led). By having both PBIS
and Restorative Practices, staff and students will encourage positive behavior and culture at
WPCS. Many opportunities exist for students to gain recognition for their superior efforts.
These opportunities occur daily, as well as at each trimester, depending on which WPCS site
the student attends. WPCS recognizes student accomplishments in the areas of academics,
responsibility, effort, and attendance. Parents of recipients are encouraged to attend the
ceremonies/assemblies when their students are receiving awards.
12.3 To provide a safe environment for all students, WPCS will continually work towards a
bully-free school by complying with Twin Rivers Board Policy 5131.2 dealing with
anti-bullying prevention plan and bullying investigation process.
12.4 In addition, WPCS will follow all TRUSD Discipline Policies to include District-Wide
discipline guidelines. When chronic behaviors have exhausted all of the interventions available
at the site, the Principal may refer a student for an impartial review by the Behavior
Committee. During this review, the student’s behavior, academic performance, and past
interventions will be evaluated to determine if the student should continue to be enrolled at
WPCS. If it is determined that the student will lose their Charter privileges, they must be
immediately disenrolled from WPCS and enrolled into their home school.
ARTICLE 13 MINIMUM STANDARDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 8TH GRADE
PROMOTION CEREMONY
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13.1 A student must meet the following criteria in order to participate in the 8th grade promotion
ceremony:
13.1.1 The student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 or be working at ability level
13.1.2 The student may not have an F in the last trimester. Appeals process exists and is
determined at the school site.
13.1.3 Students on IEPs need to meet or be working towards the goals of their IEP
13.1.4 The student must have completed all 15 community service hours by promotion.
Community Hours may be rolled over from one Trimester to another.
13.1.5 The student must have submitted every Field Study Day Report
13.1.6 Students may not have any suspensions in the last trimester and no more than 5
days unexcused absences in the 3rd trimester.
13.1.7 Student may not have any unpaid fines
13.1.8 All appeals may be sent to the behavior committee for review no later than 2 weeks
before the promotion ceremony.
ARTICLE 14 DOCUMENTATION/FILES
14.1 Field Study Day reports are kept on file for 5 years
14.2 School Site Council agenda and reports are kept on file for 3 years
Addendum
Westside Preparatory Charter School
STUDENT CONTRACT
Dear Families,
Throughout the school year, we will have several fun events. These events are privileges that students must
earn in order to attend. Many behaviors, including respect, responsibility, following rules, truthfulness, and concern
for safety procedures are important for these activities to be successful. We also feel that a student’s effort to
perform academically to his/her ability is another factor that we must consider in order for a student to attend these
functions. The teachers, counselor, and principal have met on this matter, and have consulted with our Charter
School Site Council. After careful deliberation, we have decided to implement this contract.
In order to provide the best educational experience possible and to participate in the
privilege of special activities, every student must:
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~Respect the learning environment by not shouting out, interrupting, playing with peers
during class time
~Display respectful behavior toward peer and staff
~Follow all school rules
~Must be in school the day of the activity
~Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or be working at his/her ability level
~Must have fulfilled all Field Study Day and Community Service requirements to date
~Participate in bullying of any kind
-Must not have any citations/suspensions in the trimester of the event
~Refrain from gossip, or do anything that may make a current bad situation worse
By signing this, you agree to adhere to this contract. Every student MUST have this signed & returned in order to
participate in any of the activities. We invite parents/guardians to contact your child’s teacher if you have any
questions or concerns.
Thank you for your support.
Westside Preparatory Charter School Staff
Westside Campus Behavior Matrix
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AREA BE KIND ENGAGED SAFE
TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY
Hallways
*Use low voices
*Use kind words
and actions
*Allow others to
pass
*Recognize that
other classes are
in session when
passing
*Stay mindful of
personal
boundaries
*Keep hands, feet,
and objects to self
*Stay in
designated areas
*Walk with
purpose
*Have hall pass
with you
*Go straight to
your destination
*Carry all
equipment
*Keep pace with
your class/group
Cafeteria *Use indoor voices
*Follow
instructions given
by cafeteria
workers
*Use kind words
and actions
*Use good
manners
*Be mindful of
classrooms as you
are dismissed to
break
*Stay in your seat
until dismissed and
raise your hand if
you need to get up
*Keep your food in
front of you
*Practice positive
social skills
*Walk in and out
*Only touch and
eat your own food
*Use benches and
tables
appropriately
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Wait your turn
in line
*Sit in your
assigned area
*Clean up your
area and throw
your trash away
Arrival *Use the
sidewalks and
crosswalks
*Keep personal
space
*Follow staff
instructions in a
respectful manner
*Proceed
immediately to the
waiting area, in
front of the
school, break area
or the cafeteria
for breakfast
*Stay in
designated areas
*Walk scooters
and bikes
*Keep hands and
feet to yourself
*Walk
*Look both ways
*Arrive to
campus before
school starts
*When the bell
rings, go directly
to your class line
*Put cell phone
in locker or turn
TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY
Hallways
*Use low voices
*Use kind words
and actions
*Allow others to
pass
*Recognize that
other classes are
in session when
passing
*Stay mindful of
personal
boundaries
*Keep hands, feet,
and objects to self
*Stay in
designated areas
*Walk with
purpose
*Have hall pass
with you
*Go straight to
your destination
*Carry all
equipment
*Keep pace with
your class/group
Cafeteria *Use indoor voices
*Follow
instructions given
by cafeteria
workers
*Use kind words
and actions
*Use good
manners
*Be mindful of
classrooms as you
are dismissed to
break
*Stay in your seat
until dismissed and
raise your hand if
you need to get up
*Keep your food in
front of you
*Practice positive
social skills
*Walk in and out
*Only touch and
eat your own food
*Use benches and
tables
appropriately
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Wait your turn
in line
*Sit in your
assigned area
*Clean up your
area and throw
your trash away
Arrival *Use the
sidewalks and
crosswalks
*Keep personal
space
*Follow staff
instructions in a
respectful manner
*Proceed
immediately to the
waiting area, in
front of the
school, break area
or the cafeteria
for breakfast
*Stay in
designated areas
*Walk scooters
and bikes
*Keep hands and
feet to yourself
*Walk
*Look both ways
*Arrive to
campus before
school starts
*When the bell
rings, go directly
to your class line
*Put cell phone
in locker or turn
*Treat others
kindly
it off and place
in backpack
*Use the
restroom before
school starts
Dismissal *Keep personal
space
*Treat others
kindly
*Follow staff
instructions in a
respectful manner
*Be aware of your
surroundings
*Be extra
respectful to small
children and
families.
*Use sidewalks
and crosswalks
*Wait for teacher
dismissal
*Leave campus
immediately and go
directly home
*Phones remain in
backpacks until you
have left campus
*Stay in
designated area in
front of school
that has
supervision
*Walk scooters
and bikes
*Keep hands and
feet to yourself
*Walk
*Look both ways
*Have a ride
home arranged
before dismissal
*If you have
siblings to pick
up, wait in
designated area
in front of
school
*Go directly
home
Recess/
Break rea
*Share the break
area with others
*Use kind words
*Demonstrate
positive
sportsmanship
*Use school
appropriate
language
*Be aware of your
surroundings
*Follow staff
directions in a
respectful manner
*Put garbage in
the garbage can
*Include others
*Remain inside
boundaries.
*Stay on the
blacktop when the
field is wet
*Keep hands and
feet to self
*Return
equipment
*Balls are
returned to
designated
basket when bell
rings
*Hold all
equipment
*Eat snack in
designated area
only
*Throw away
trash
*Line up
immediately in
your line after
the bell rings
kindly
it off and place
in backpack
*Use the
restroom before
school starts
Dismissal *Keep personal
space
*Treat others
kindly
*Follow staff
instructions in a
respectful manner
*Be aware of your
surroundings
*Be extra
respectful to small
children and
families.
*Use sidewalks
and crosswalks
*Wait for teacher
dismissal
*Leave campus
immediately and go
directly home
*Phones remain in
backpacks until you
have left campus
*Stay in
designated area in
front of school
that has
supervision
*Walk scooters
and bikes
*Keep hands and
feet to yourself
*Walk
*Look both ways
*Have a ride
home arranged
before dismissal
*If you have
siblings to pick
up, wait in
designated area
in front of
school
*Go directly
home
Recess/
Break rea
*Share the break
area with others
*Use kind words
*Demonstrate
positive
sportsmanship
*Use school
appropriate
language
*Be aware of your
surroundings
*Follow staff
directions in a
respectful manner
*Put garbage in
the garbage can
*Include others
*Remain inside
boundaries.
*Stay on the
blacktop when the
field is wet
*Keep hands and
feet to self
*Return
equipment
*Balls are
returned to
designated
basket when bell
rings
*Hold all
equipment
*Eat snack in
designated area
only
*Throw away
trash
*Line up
immediately in
your line after
the bell rings
Restroom *Respect the
privacy of others
*Take turns
*Use the facilities
appropriately
*Go, Flush, Wash,
Leave
*Report any
problems
*Return to class
promptly
*Use indoor voices
*Obtain permission
and sign out/in
*Wash your hands
*Throw your trash
away
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Use toilet and
sink appropriately
*Walk
*Flush after use
*Clean up after
yourself
*Throw trash in
the garbage
*Report when
something needs
to be fixed
Library *Voices off
*Keep personal
space
*Use your
checkout time
wisely
*Wait patiently in
line
*Follow librarian
instructions
*Clean up after
yourself and
others
*When browsing,
return the book
where you found it
(use placeholder)
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Treat books well
*Return books
by designated
date
Office *Wait for staff
member to greet
you
*Indoor voices
*Wait patiently to
be helped
*Be clear about
your purpose for
visiting the office
*Follow staff
instructions
*Walk in and out
*Show
office/nurse pass
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Be respectful
of the work
space
*State your
purpose politely
Assemblies *Voices off
*Give appropriate
applause
*Remain quiet until
asked to
participate
*Focus on
presentation
*Be attentive to
speaker(s) and
participate when
asked
*Clap at
appropriate times
*Follow directives
for seating and
dismissal
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Stay seated
*Maintain good
sitting posture
*Make a good
choice about
where you sit
*Wait for
dismissal
*Stay with your
class
privacy of others
*Take turns
*Use the facilities
appropriately
*Go, Flush, Wash,
Leave
*Report any
problems
*Return to class
promptly
*Use indoor voices
*Obtain permission
and sign out/in
*Wash your hands
*Throw your trash
away
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Use toilet and
sink appropriately
*Walk
*Flush after use
*Clean up after
yourself
*Throw trash in
the garbage
*Report when
something needs
to be fixed
Library *Voices off
*Keep personal
space
*Use your
checkout time
wisely
*Wait patiently in
line
*Follow librarian
instructions
*Clean up after
yourself and
others
*When browsing,
return the book
where you found it
(use placeholder)
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Treat books well
*Return books
by designated
date
Office *Wait for staff
member to greet
you
*Indoor voices
*Wait patiently to
be helped
*Be clear about
your purpose for
visiting the office
*Follow staff
instructions
*Walk in and out
*Show
office/nurse pass
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Be respectful
of the work
space
*State your
purpose politely
Assemblies *Voices off
*Give appropriate
applause
*Remain quiet until
asked to
participate
*Focus on
presentation
*Be attentive to
speaker(s) and
participate when
asked
*Clap at
appropriate times
*Follow directives
for seating and
dismissal
*Keep all body
parts to self
*Stay seated
*Maintain good
sitting posture
*Make a good
choice about
where you sit
*Wait for
dismissal
*Stay with your
class
