School Policies

Dress Code - General Rules
Uniform clothing is available for purchase at:
The Uniform Place, 811 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213 (414-258-7888)

For the purpose of uniformity, if uniform clothing is not purchased from The Uniform Place, it must be the same style as uniform items at The Uniform Place and be purchased as school uniforms.

Uniforms must be worn on school grounds during school hours with the following exceptions:
A. a scout uniform may be worn on the day of a scout meeting
B. a "jean" or a "non-uniform" day has been announced by the principal

NOTE: Non-uniform day clothing is to be appropriate to a learning atmosphere. T-shirts and sweatshirts with pictures and writing are acceptable on "non-uniform" days with the following exceptions; NO profanity, NO reference to drugs or alcohol, NO reference to rock groups or gangs. Shorts must have an 8-inch inseam and NO spaghetti strap or tank tops are allowed.

Uniforms, as well as any clothing, must be neat, clean and in good repair.

Any clothing that is likely to be removed at school for gym class, playground or other activities, should be labeled to help facilitate the return of lost items.

Sloppy, oversized, baggy clothing, tight-fitting clothing, and gang-related clothing or symbols are not acceptable as part of the uniform nor are acceptable on non-uniform days.

Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts. This "layered look" is not acceptable.

On uniform days, a non-WCSS sweatshirt may only be worn as a jacket and may not replace a uniform shirt or sweatshirt.

Shoes MUST be safe and practical for school and playground use. No backless shoes e.g. clogs, thongs, or slides. A platform shoe with heals or soles higher than 1 & 1/2" are unacceptable.

Girls may wear earrings. Earrings must be smaller than a dime and non-dangling in style. Any piercing must be limited to the earlobe.

Hair may not be dyed different rainbow colors, must not be cut in a distracting manner and must be groomed appropriately.

Necklaces and bracelets must never present a safety hazard.

During the winter months, all students are expected to dress appropriately for warmth.

Additional Middle School Rules
Non-uniform day clothing is to be appropriate to a learning environment. Clothing that causes a distraction or disruption in the school and/or creates a health or safety risk is deemed inappropriate for students.

Examples of clothes that disrupt the education process include: beach attire, lounge/pajama wear, visible undergarments, crop tops, and lettering advertising tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs or designs considered in poor taste.

The following dress is not allowed as it may disrupt the educational setting:
No part of any undergarment is to be visible while standing or sitting
No bare midriffs
No strapless tops, off the shoulder or low cut tops
No short shorts or skirts
Shirts should have sleeves for both boys and girls
No hats, bandannas, scarves, or other headwear during the school day. Students are expected to remove headwear upon entering the building.
No coats, jackets, or outerwear during the school day. Outerwear must be stored in the student's locker.

Parents may be called to bring a change of clothing.

The final determination for the acceptability of any item, whether or not specifically covered herein, shall be made by the principal.

Drugs and Alcohol at School Sponsored Events

In keeping with the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct, the presence and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances is forbidden at school sponsored events where children or youth are present.

Articles Prohibited in School

Items, as seen by the administration as hazards to the safety of others or interfere in some way with school procedure, are prohibited. Such items as aerosol deodorant, water pistols, bean shooters, sling shots, hard balls, or any item that can be used as a weapon are unsafe in a school setting. Communication devices such as cell phones and pagers, laser pointers or similar objects, radios, tape players, CD players, and video games interfere with school routine and are not allowed. Parents are requested to help children understand the necessity for such regulations.

Cheating and Plagiarism

Cheating and plagiarism are wrong and are not acceptable. It limits moral development. Any incidence of cheating or plagiarism will be handled by the classroom teacher.

Conduct/Harassment

Waukesha Catholic believes that respect for the dignity of each person is essential to Catholic tradition and that it is imperitve to maintain an educational environment that encourages optimum growth and development. Therefore, it is vital that each campus maintain a learning environment free of any form of harassment or intimidation toward students or staff.

School Property

• Care of Books/Property

The students have the privilege of using textbooks, desks, lockers, and other materials supplied by the school. Textbooks are to be covered with a properly fitting book cover and are to be carried to and from school in a sturdy book bag. Parents of students will be held responsible for the replacement cost of any materials or property that are lost or damaged through their children's negligence. If any school property is damaged, parents will be notified and the campus principal will make a decision as to the replacement or repair cost.

• Search and Seizure

Waukesha Catholic school lockers and desks are the property of the school and at no time does the school relinquish its exclusive control of lockers and desks provided for the convenience of the students. School authorities for any reason, at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without search warrent, may conduct periodic gerneral inspections of lockers and desks and any items in the lockers and desks.

Illness

Do not send children to school when they are ill. It is not the school's responsibility to determine a child's illness. Except for first aid, school personnel may not give treatment for illness or bodily injury. Fever, nausea, rashes, earache, etc. are symptoms that a parent should have checked before sending a child to school

When children are absent due to illness, homework will be collected and sent home after the second day.

Students who participate in co-curricular activities and who are absent on a practice or event/activity day may not participate in either event that day.

Homework

The Archdiocesan guide for middle school homework is 60 - 90 minutes.

Grade                                     Points

 A                                                        4

B                                                         3

C                                                         2

D                                                         1

U                                                         0

Core classes                                   100                 meet 5X per week

Art                                                       40                    meet 2x

Band                                                  60                    meet 3x

Chorus/Music Appreciation        20                    meet 1x (grades @ semester)

PE                                                       40                    meet 2x

Spanish                                            60                    meet 3x

Technology                                     20                    meet 1x (grades @ semester)    

A                     92.5 -100                   4                      3.45-  4.0

B                     84.5 – 92                    3                      2.45-  3.44

C                     76.5- 84                      2                      1.45 - 2.44

D                     68.5 - 76                     1                      .45 – 1.44

U                     68                                0                        .0 - .44

Emergency School Closing/Inclement Weather