{"id":807,"date":"2019-02-20T14:51:22","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T19:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/site\/?page_id=807"},"modified":"2019-10-22T11:30:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T15:30:28","slug":"our-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/our-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-53611e5aeda886d0c2a5b86a3b17d85f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-53611e5aeda886d0c2a5b86a3b17d85f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-53611e5aeda886d0c2a5b86a3b17d85f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-53611e5aeda886d0c2a5b86a3b17d85f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-53611e5aeda886d0c2a5b86a3b17d85f av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_tab_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Policies<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='tabcontainer av-k20ve84k-2ea95ba72543543c459a967fa994749a top_tab  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-78vtr-1780e600d4bcaff229e840f99988a8f6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-1-tab' class='tab active_tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-1' aria-controls='tab-id-1-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Arrival and Dismissal<\/div><div id='tab-id-1-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-1-tab' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SCHOOL HOURS: Morning Drop Off \u2014 7:45-8:15\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0School Hours \u2014 8:15-3:35\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Afternoon Pick-Up \u2014 3:35-4:00<\/p>\n<p>Morning drop-off students should report to the cafeteria. If a student is eating breakfast, they should report to the cafeteria upon arrival at school. The bell that will release students to Homeroom from the gym and\/or cafeteria will ring at 8:05.<\/p>\n<p>TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drop-off and pick-up is only permitted within the yellow curbed area for all students\u2019 safety.<\/li>\n<li>Transportation changes must be turned into the front office in writing or faxed to 770-967-4874.<\/li>\n<li>No students will be allowed to cross the parking lot to waiting vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Afternoon check-outs will end at 3:00 pm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ILLNESS CHECK-OUTS:<\/p>\n<p>All calls for students who need to go home due to illness will come from the school nurse. \u00a0Please do not check out your student based on a text from your student. Students who are ill must go to the clinic before checking out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-ygl47-03a8e47b444c2c25cb0ea77b4afaa279'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-2-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Attendance<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-2-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Attendance Policy <a href=\"http:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Title-1-English.pdf\">English<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Attendance Policy <a href=\"http:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Title-1-Spanish1.pdf\">Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-19ltr-0c70d398894237e530d076729afd9158'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-3-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-3' aria-controls='tab-id-3-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Dress Code<\/div><div id='tab-id-3-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-3-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>West Hall Middle School will follow the same dress code as all Hall County Middle Schools:<\/p>\n<p>Students who reflect neatness, cleanliness and good taste are dressing for success. Student dress should not violate common safety, be a distraction, or cause a disruption of the educational process or the orderly operation of the school. In general, clothing should be clean, neat, and not frayed. Shirt sleeves may not be rolled up. Clothing should fit properly, neither too loosely nor too tightly. All students should be dressed in a manner that reflects, rather than distracts from, the learning process.<\/p>\n<p>The following are not allowed at WHMS:<br \/>\n\u2022 Trench coats<br \/>\n\u2022 Excessively baggy pants (must fit at waist)<br \/>\n\u2022 Gang related attire<br \/>\n\u2022 Sunglasses in the building<br \/>\n\u2022 Tube tops<br \/>\n\u2022 Strapless dresses<br \/>\n\u2022 See through clothing<br \/>\n\u2022 Mesh jersey without another shirt underneath<br \/>\n\u2022 Items with suggestive lettering, pictures, symbols, alcohol or drug depictions<br \/>\n\u2022 Mini skirts or mini dresses<br \/>\n\u2022 Sundresses<br \/>\n\u2022 Shirts without side seams<br \/>\n\u2022 Blouses, dresses or shirts that expose the stomach, sides or back; all shirts must reach the waist and cover the shoulders<br \/>\n\u2022 Sleeveless shirts<br \/>\n\u2022 Muscle shirts<br \/>\n\u2022 Hats, bandannas<br \/>\n\u2022 Spandex or Lycra clothing<br \/>\n\u2022 Clothes with holes or slits<\/p>\n<p>Students are required to wear appropriate undergarments and shoes. Outerwear is at the discretion of each school principal. *Other general guidelines for what may or may not be allowed at school (including hair styles and coloring, jackets, jewelry, sun glasses, caps, hats, bandanas, etc.) will be given to students by the individual schools.<\/p>\n<p>When in the judgment of the administration the dress requirements have not been met, students will not be permitted in classes or halls until the situation is corrected. Students wearing inappropriate clothing may be sent to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day, or parents may be called to bring a change of clothing. Second dress code violations may result in additional disciplinary action.<\/p>\n<p>*Specific to West Hall Middle School, the following guidelines should be followed:<br \/>\n1. Straps on shirts and dresses must be at least 3 fingers\u2019 width.<br \/>\n2. The hem of shorts and skirts must meet the top of a one-dollar bill placed at the bend of the back of the knee.<br \/>\n3.\u00a0 Hair color may only include a natural hair color for people.<br \/>\n4. No piercings on the face or body that can cause class or school disruption.<br \/>\n5. Tattoos must be covered so that they are not visible to others.<br \/>\n6. No flip-flops or bedroom \u201chouse\u201d shoes as they pose a safety hazard.<\/p>\n<p>7. No sweatpants or pajama pants.<\/p>\n<p>8. \u00a0Leggings are NOT pants. \u00a0If leggings are worn, the top worn with them must follow the rule in #2 (the hem must meet the top of a one-dollar bill placed at the bend of the back of the knee).<\/p>\n<p>If you have additional questions, please contact the school at (770) 967-4871.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-ll70n-e2ca20dd4ae3678a5114c19cd8f385b5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-4-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-4' aria-controls='tab-id-4-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Cell Phones<\/div><div id='tab-id-4-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-4-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Cell phones may not be used during the school day for any reason.\u00a0 Cell phones are to be turned off and must stay in the student\u2019s locker or bookbag.\u00a0 Often, students have phones taken from them because a parent has sent\u00a0them a text during the school day.\u00a0 If you need to give your student a message during the school day, we will be happy to deliver the message in case of emergency.<\/p>\n<p>If a student has an emergency and needs to call home, s\/he will be allowed to do so from one of several phones in the front office area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-br4vj-61b7ea521baaa699a693a4308b5b72c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-5-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-5' aria-controls='tab-id-5-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Other<\/div><div id='tab-id-5-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-5-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK:<\/p>\n<p>Students will only be allowed to have unflavored water in class.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a medical reason for a student to have anything else to eat or drink in the classroom, a doctor\u2019s note is required.<\/p>\n<p>No outside food or beverage will be permitted in the cafeteria in its original containers from a restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-807","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=807"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/807\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whms.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}