Warsaw Community Schools 1:1 iPad Student and Guardian Responsible Technology Use Agreement

Access to the technology in Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) has been established for educational purposes. Using the electronic technologies (IT) (software, hardware, network, and Internet) of WCS constitutes a valuable educational resource for our staff and students. All electronic technologies are intended to be used only to support the educational program and acceleration of the mission of WCS.

WCS reserves the right to access, audit, and monitor all WCS technologies, including personal devices connected to the WCS network and internet.

View the 1:1 iPad Program Student and Parent Agreement

Warsaw Community Schools recognizes the importance of regular school attendance and is committed to helping every student attend school consistently. Regular attendance is essential for academic success and supports our mission to inspire and equip all students to acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others.

This serves as a guide to help families understand attendance expectations, absence types and reporting procedures.

Understanding Absences

• Students are allowed up to 10 absences per school year (of ANY kind).
  • After a student accumulates 10 days of absences, any additional absences will require a doctor’s note or administrative approval to be considered excused. Without this verification, the absence will be marked as unexcused.

View the Full Attendance Policy

Per Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 78, beginning in 2026-27, students are not permitted to use personal WCDs (Wireless Communication Devices) during the school day. The school day is defined as the time from the start of the first instructional period until dismissal at the end of the school day. This includes:

• Classes within the school day
• SRT, CORE, and/or other flex periods
• Passing periods
• Lunch periods
• Study halls
• Recess

Devices must be maintained in a manner that renders them inaccessible to the student throughout the school day. For the purposes of this policy, “inaccessible” means that personal wireless communication devices must be powered off and:

• Be stored in a student’s backpack or in a teacher-designated classroom storage location (e.g., classroom caddy) ;
• Not be visible during the school day, except for the brief and direct placement of the device into an approved storage location;
• Not be on the student’s person (e.g., pockets, hands, hoodies, etc.); and
• Not be accessed for any reason during the school day unless explicitly authorized under this policy.

Students who do not have a backpack must place their device in a school-designated storage location for the duration of the school day. Accessing a backpack or storage location for the purpose of retrieving or using a personal device during the school day is prohibited.

Per the law, students are prohibited from using personal WCDs at any time during the school day. Any instance of a device being visible, outside of transitioning back and forth from backpack to designated storage locations, in a student’s possession, or accessed will be considered a violation of this policy.

View the Full Bell-to-Bell Policy Here

• We expect our instructional staff (teachers, aides, coaches, and sponsors) to uphold the honor and dignity of their profession.

  • We ask them to lead by example displaying the highest ethical and moral conduct. They are to be professional and accept responsibility for their actions. We believe we have an instructional staff that exemplifies the aforementioned traits.
• We ask and expect parents to also uphold the honor and dignity of our instructional staff.
• We ask and expect parents to serve as positive role models to their children.
• We ask and expect that any concerns parents may have to go through the proper chain of command. Initial concerns are to be discussed with the teacher, coach, or sponsor. If you believe you have not received adequate information, you then call the principal. If you still believe you have additional concerns, please direct your calls to the superintendent. If concerns remain after following this chain of command, you may call the board of education members.
  • Please be advised that board members may only listen to your concerns. Individual board members cannot make decisions. Warsaw Community Schools has a supportive board of education. We are privileged to work with a group of dedicated board members. These same board members approve the hiring decisions of instructional staff and stand behind them.

The dress code is designed to promote a positive and respectful learning environment while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Students are expected to adhere to these guidelines to maintain an appropriate image of themselves, their peers, and the entire WCS community.

By following these dress code guidelines, students and parents contribute to a positive and desirable school image, fostering a conducive environment for learning and growth. We appreciate your cooperation and support in upholding these standards.

Safe, Clean, and Non-Disruptive Attire:

• All students shall be groomed and dressed in a manner that is safe, clean, and non-disruptive while attending school or school-sponsored activities.
• Clothing should not present any danger to the student's health, safety, or that of others.
• It is required to wear appropriate shoes at all times to ensure a safe learning environment.
• A student has the right to freedom of speech and expression through their selection of dress unless it interferes with schoolwork, creates disorder, and/or disrupts educational programs. Clothing and accessories should not be worn that display or suggest in appropriate pictures/saying including, but not limited to:
  • Profanity or vulgarity
  • Obscene or foul language
  • Symbols of violence (guns, depictions of violent acts)
  • Discriminatory messages
  • Gang or gang-like symbols
  • Illegal drugs or alcohol

Appropriate Tops and Bottoms:

• Open-shoulder tops, exposed midriffs, tube tops, and bralettes (used as tops) are not permitted.
• Shorts and pants with holes that expose inappropriate parts of the body are also not allowed.
• Undergarments should remain out of sight at all times. Students are encouraged to wear belts to ensure clothing fits appropriately and avoids accidental exposure.

Headwear and Costumes:

• Hats, hoods, slippers and costumes are not to be worn during regular school days, unless otherwise permitted for special occasions or events.

*While hoodies are permitted, students must adhere to the dress code guidelines even if hoodies are removed or unzipped during the school day.

Warsaw Community Schools provides Technology Resources to support teaching, learning, and communication. These resources are intended for educational purposes only. This agreement outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and safety guidelines for students when using Corporation Technology Resources.

The Corporation’s computer network, devices, and Internet access are not public forums. Their use is limited and regulated in accordance with School Board Policy 7540.03, applicable laws, and the Student Code of Conduct.

View the Full Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement

At Warsaw Community Schools, we believe healthy students are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed. Our Wellness Policy supports student well-being by promoting nutritious food choices, regular physical activity, health education, and positive lifelong habits both in and out of the classroom. The policy also ensures that our schools provide healthy learning environments that encourage academic success and overall wellness.

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• Student Assessment, Policy #2623
  • This policy is to establish understanding and communications of the required state-wide student assessments.

• Attendance and Truancy, Policy #5200
  • Students who attend school consistently and are on time develop better socially, establish better communications with their teachers, acquire important life habits such as dependability, self-sufficiency, and responsibility and have more success academically.

• Bullying Prevention by Students, #5517.01
  • An act of bullying, by either an individual student or a group of students, is expressly prohibited. This policy applies not only to students who directly engage in an act of bullying but also to students who, by their indirect behavior, condone or support another student’s act of bullying.

• Student Substance Use, Policy #5330 (Use of Medication), #5330.01 (Self-Administered Medication) 5530.01 (Testing), 5530 (Prevention)
  • WCS is committed to providing a safe and supportive chemical-free school environment. All buildings and campuses are chemical and tobacco-free.

• Discipline and Code of Conduct, Policy #5500, 5600, 5611
  • The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the WCS expectations for student conduct. WCS will take appropriate disciplinary action when students fail to adhere to the Student Conduct policy.

• Dress and Grooming, Policy #5511
  • The dress and grooming of students become the concern of the school if it causes disruption of the educational process or is offensive or inappropriate to others. Students should dress in a manner that takes into consideration of the educational environment, safety, health, and welfare of others.

• Visitors to Schools and Sites, Policy #9150
  • Warsaw Community Schools encourages visits from current and prospective students and families, as well as from the community. Visitors should call the school building they wish to visit to explain the purpose of their visit and ensure that their time is well spent and not disruptive to the education of students. Parents should contact their building principal for required background checks.

• Weapons, Policy #5772, #7217
  • Any student found to be in possession of a weapon on district property or at a district-sponsored activity shall be expelled from school for up to one year and may be subject to other appropriate disciplinary action.

• Student Records, Policy #8330
  • Parents and eligible students have the following rights regarding private data under School District policy: The right to inspect and review the student’s education records. The right to request the amendment of the student’s educational records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or other rights. The right to consent to the disclosure of individually identifiable information.

Full List of Board Policies

Astudents deserve to have a safe, calm learning environment, free from distraction and inappropriate behavior by others. Students also have a right to know what is expected of them.

Since everyone enjoys a better educational climate when the rules are consistently enforced, it’s important to be clear and consistent about those rules and how they are enforced.  School Board Policies #5600 through #5611, are designed to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct.

The following list contains types of misconduct that may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension and expulsion. Grounds for suspension or expulsion apply when a student is on school grounds before or during school hours; after school hours or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group; off school grounds at a school activity or event; or at a school bus stop, traveling to or from school or school activity or event.

A student may also be disciplined, including suspended or expelled, for conduct that occurs after school hours, off school grounds, and not at a school activity or event if the conduct is unlawful and may reasonably be considered to interfere with school purposes or educational function or if the student’s removal is necessary to restore order or protect people. A student’s degree of involvement for violating any type of inappropriate behavior may be considered.  

• Harassment/Hazing, Defamation of Character

  • Harassment of any form, whether verbal or physical including home-based websites and computer misuse against another person based on age, color, creed, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or of sexual nature, will subject a student to timely and appropriate discipline.

• Simple Assault

  • A threat or attempt to do bodily harm to another, with or without physical contact or intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical injury to any person. Self-defense or reasonable action undertaken on the reasonable belief that it was necessary to protect some other person does not constitute a violation of this provision.

• Offensive Touching/Offensive Remarks

  • Intentionally touching another person, either with part of the body or with any instrument, thereby causing offense or alarm to the other person and or a public show of affection or sexual acts is a violation of this code.

• Use of Drugs/Alcohol/Paraphernalia and Look Alike

  • Possessing, using, transmitting, or being under the influence of any over-the-counter drug, stimulant, depressant, narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind. Use of drug authorized by a medical prescription from a physical is not a violation of this code.

  • Engaging in the unlawful selling of a controlled substance or engaging in a criminal law violation that constitutes a danger to other students or constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function is a violation. Possessing, using, or transmitting any substance which is represented to be or looks like a narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, stimulant, depressant, or intoxicant is a violation.

• Theft/Counterfeiting

  • Taking the property of the school or another person or attempting to take the property without permission. Possession of stolen property. Possession and/or transmission of bogus bills (counterfeit legal tender). Attempting to sell or exchange bogus bill and/or attempting to duplicate money. Attempting to circumvent tuition costs (violation of legal settlement).

• Fire and Explosives.

  • Possession, use, and or transmission of fire, explosive devices/materials, fireworks or lighters is a violation. Setting of fires and/or use of device or materials that cause a fire is a violation. An attempt to detonate or use devices or materials that can cause a fire is a violation. Possession of materials that can be used to make or construct explosive devices of any kind (including but not limited to Molotov Cocktails, pipe bombs, smoke bombs) is a violation.

• Weapons/Use of an Object as a Weapon

  • Possession of a handgun, firearm, knife, blades, Chinese Throwing Star, brass knuckles, stun gun, look-alike gun/ knife, or any instrument that expels a projectile through pressurized cartridges or springs, as well as any spot marker gun (such as paint guns), explosives, ammunition, may result in arrest. Any object that is used to threaten, harm, or harass another may be considered a weapon. This includes but is not limited to padlocks, pens, pencils, laser pointers, jewelry, etc. Intentional injury to another can be a felony and/or a cause for Civil action. Because the School Board believes that students, staff members, and any visitors are entitled to function in a safe school environment, students are required to report knowledge of deadly or dangerous weapons or threats of violence to the school administration. Failure to report such knowledge of petitions or plans is a violation of this code.

• Dress/Grooming

  • Students may not dress or groom themselves in a manner that is disruptive to the educational function and school purpose.

• Cheating/Lying/False Statement/Forgery/ Plagiarism

  • Attempting to complete assigned work with unauthorized assistance. Intentionally giving false information to school officials or placing a false 911 call.

*This list includes examples of student misconduct, but by no means covers every situation.