The authority of the school with respect to the students includes all occasions when the students are wearing school uniform at school, participating in a school activity outside of the school, travelling to or from school, or whenever they are identifiable as members of the school (whether in school uniform or not).
Students are expected to act in a manner that reflects Wakatipu High School Values.
Attendance
Attendance is compulsory. Holidays should not be taken during term time. Attendance is compulsory at all school activities including events such as Participation Day, Matatu, and prize givings unless otherwise advised. All absences must be explained by communication to the attendance officer from a parent or guardian (attendance@wakatipu.school.nz).
A medical certificate may be required for extended illness/injury, or as per the assessment policy.
Students are to refer to the assessment guidelines for information around absence and NCEA assessment.
Note: Students in Year 12 and 13 must have less than 5% of unexplained absences at the time tickets are on sale to be eligible to attend formal (this also applies for Year 13 graduation).
BULLYING
Wakatipu High School has a zero tolerance approach to bullying (refer BoT policy). This includes but is not limited to: verbal, physical and via the use of technology (refer to BoT policy). Any bullying that has an effect on students will be followed up by Wakatipu High School regardless of the time at which the incident occurred.
UNIFORM
School uniform must be worn correctly and completely from the time students leave home until the time they return home (or fully change out of uniform after school). This includes during physical education.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Possessing, supplying, and consuming drugs, alcohol, or products used for smoking/vaping, is not permitted at any time while students are under the care of Wakatipu High School (refer to BoT policy).
VEHICLE USE
Any student found to be misusing a vehicle will be reported to the Police.
Students must abide by the road rules, and keep themselves and others safe.
Students must obey the rules about Restricted Licenses. Breaking the law will be notified to the Police.
Students are to park in the student parking only. They are not to park in the Staff/Visitor park/Drop-off parking. Ticketing may apply or parking privileges may be removed. Students are only permitted to use vehicles to get to and from school and for permitted school events or appointments. Students are not to use vehicles during break times.
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL AND OTHER PERSON'S PROPERTY
Damage as a result of negligence or mischief will be charged to the student concerned.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Boundaries are the posts to the North, East, West and the road to the South.
Students are not permitted in the car parks during the school day.
Only Year 13 students may leave the school grounds during Break time (no driving). During class period times students may not leave the grounds unless they sign out with a note from parent/caregiver.
byod
Treat all devices with care. Students are to follow teacher and support staff’s instructions, use devices to support learning, and keep passwords secure. Refer to the BYOD “Rights and Responsibilities” Document.
cell phones
Cellphones are to be silent and away in school bags during class unless explicitly permitted by a teacher to support learning.
ESCALATIONS
Students who behave in a manner not consistent with the Wakatipu High School values and/or behaviour expectations are subject to the school’s disciplinary procedures, which includes escalation for repeated transgressions..
More detailed information on many school policies and procedures can be found at school docs.