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

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 the...

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 activities...

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 are,...

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 school...

WorkBased Learning

4750 - Homeless Students

References: Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Act 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: Homeless students shall be enrolled immediately. Homeless students will be granted full participation in regular school activities and programs. Homeless students cannot be excluded based on their inability to present the following information: 3.1 Immunization records 3.2 Medical records 3.3 Birth certificate 3.4 Previous school records or transcripts 3.5 Guardianship...

Homeless Students

4700 - Plan for College and Career Readiness

References:Utah Code 53E-2-304, R277-462 PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYWeber School District desires to see all of its students successfully graduate from high school and pursue fulfilling careers. Weber School District believes students are most likely to succeed if the path to graduation and careers is planned early in a student’s educational experience. This policy is intended to help students create goals and plan for success towards graduation and after high school. POLICYIn accordance with state law and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) rules, Weber School District requires meetings...

College and Career Readiness

District Travel Guidelines

The District Travel Committee was established by the Board of Education for the purpose of reviewing all travel by Weber County School District students on an annual basis. The committee was charged with establishing a format for screening all travel requests. The committee feels travel should be a culmination of sanctioned competition, or direct outgrowths of curriculum programs. Extra curricular travel by a group on an annual basis should be discouraged. A group should have criteria established, prior to local and state competition that must be met to be eligible to request travel for invitationals...

Travel Guidelines

4571 - Fundraising

PhilosophyThere are times when fundraising becomes an important source of providing for needs over and above that which can be accommodated by regular district sources. It is also recognized that excessive solicitation can be detrimental to students, parents, and our partners in business. It is important that a careful balance of these considerations be achieved. Voluntary ParticipationParticipation in any and all fundraising activities should be strictly voluntary. No student, employee or contributor should feel coercion or peer pressure to participate. In no instance should eligibility...

Fundraising

Article 4 - Students

Article 4 - Students

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