Article 4 - Students

4370 - Graduation Requirements

PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE Weber School District seeks to ensure all students have the opportunity to progress academically toward graduation. The purpose of this policy is to specify standards and credit requirements for graduation from Weber School District. POLICYIn order to graduate from a Weber School District high school, each student must successfully complete the graduation requirements. Current requirements for the State of Utah and Weber School District are updated and posted on the Weber School District website under the Student Services Department. DEFINITIONS “Comparable...

Graduation, Early Graduation

4120 - STUDENT DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT POLICY

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYThe purpose of this policy is to help create a safe and inclusive climate throughout Weber School District (“District”) wherein diversity/differences are embraced and celebrated, every student and employee is inspired to achieve, thrive, and grow, and where each is empowered to act against any form of intolerance, bigotry (and/or) injustice. This policy is intended to address discrimination and harassment in the District’s schools under Title IV, Title VI, Title IX1, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The District seeks to ensure its schools are free...

4195 - SECTION 504 STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYPursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504"), no otherwise qualified student with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the Weber School District (District). The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all qualified students with a disability are provided reasonable accommodations and related aids and services to allow them to receive a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”). ...

4430 - Student Testing Prohibition Without Prior Written Consent

PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE Weber School District (District) believes in respecting the rights of parents to govern the disclosure of certain information to school employees. In addition to protecting the privacy of student records, the District seeks to ensure that certain information obtained from students through surveys, questionnaires, analyses, evaluations, or examinations should only be disclosed with prior written parental consent. The information identified in state and federal law as protected is generally more sensitive information that may not be directly tied to...

4175 - Home and Hospital

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYThe Weber School District recognizes the importance of providing instruction to students who are confined to a home or hospital (medical facility) during a term of illness, injury, or other extenuating circumstances. To assist students and their families in such circumstances, the Board establishes a Home and Hospital program with the objectives of alleviating concern over academic/work credit, to maintain the skills necessary for returning to the classroom, and to facilitate ongoing contact with the student and parent/legal guardian. POLICYThe Board delegates to...

4190 - Concussions and Traumatic Head Injuries

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY Weber School District recognizes the importance of providing education about concussions and head injuries to school personnel, volunteers, parents, and students. The District seeks to provide a safe return to activity for all students following any injury, particularly after a concussion or other traumatic head injury. Procedures have been developed to ensure that students who are suspected of having a concussion or traumatic head injury are identified, treated, referred appropriately, receive proper follow-up medical care, and are fully recovered prior...

Student Health

4500 - Extracurricular Activities

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY The Board of Education encourages students to participate in a variety of athletic and extracurricular activities and recognizes the many benefits to students who engage in such activities. The Superintendent, with the approval of the Board of Education, shall determine the proper procedures for extracurricular activities. These procedures shall conform to the best acceptable standards; the rules and regulations of the Utah High School Activities Association and the Weber School District; and applicable local and state law. POLICY To participate in...

Extracurricular Activities

4600 - Student Overnight Travel Policy

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYThe Weber School District Board of Education acknowledges the benefits derived from participation in extended school activities and/or functions whose sponsorship legitimately recognizes and enhances special achievement and performance. Occasionally, such extended school activities require overnight travel. When the activity enhances and enriches the achievement of a student or a group of students, the Board supports and encourages such activity. However, the Board also recognizes its duty to provide a safe environment during all school activities and where students...

Travel Guidelines

4800 - Work-Based Learning Policy

References:OSHA, UOSHA, Fair Labor Standards Act, Utah SB 28,Federal Child Labor Laws Purpose: To implement State Board of Education rules which direct the Weber School District Board of Education to implement a policy regarding work-based learning programs for secondary school students. To provide direction to schools as they provide work-based learning programs and to establish criteria. Definition of Terms: Cooperative Education means a structured method of instruction in basic workplace learning. It is designed as a beginning work experience where high...

WorkBased Learning

4750 - Homeless Students

PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE Weber School District and the Board recognizes the importance of removing barriers for homeless students. Under the federal Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Act, homeless students are entitled to the following provisions of this policy. POLICYIt is the policy of the Weber School District to adhere to and comply with federal and state laws and rules as they pertain to students who are homeless and the provision of a free, appropriate, public education to all students within the school district’s jurisdiction. DEFINITIONS “Homeless students” means school-age children who...

Homeless Students

Article 4 - Students

Article 4 - Students

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