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TRUANCY
Students who are not in their assigned location on campus or are out of class without permission are considered truant. Students who are absent from school without the knowledge of the school or their parents are also considered truant and will be subject to r...
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE
Students arriving at school any time after 8:00 am are required to check into the office. (This includes a student returning to school from an appointment.) Failure to check-in may result in truancy.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE
Early check-outs are strongly discouraged. If early check-out is necessary, it should be cleared with the principal or designee. Please refrain from checking out your student after 2:20 pm unless it is absolutely necessary. Students must come into the main of...
DRESS CODE: WEST FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Leggings Leggings/Yoga Pants that aren’t see-through can be worn. Pants Sagging is not allowed. (Arkansas Law, Act 835) No clothing with holes, rips, or tears that show any part of the buttocks, private ar...
STUDENT SCHEDULES AND SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
Students complete Schedule Requests forms in the spring for the following school year. Informational meetings are held for both parents and students to learn about the offerings at West Fork Middle School. From the student Course Selection Forms, a master sche...
GRADING STATEMENT
Purpose of Grading At West Fork Middle School, we believe that grades and grading policies should: Be based on student achievement or what the student knows and is able to do as measured against the Arkansas standards for the course. Be a reflection of con...
STUDENT USE OF AI IN THE CLASSROOM
This classroom policy aims to establish guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of AI programs, including ChatGPT, in our learning environment. The use of AI programs can enhance our educational experience when used appropriately and with prior teacher ...
REPORT CARDS
The purpose of report cards is to inform the parents and students of the progress which the students are making. The year is divided into four nine-week periods. All students will receive a paper copy of their report cards to be sent home to parents. Parents w...
STATE-MANDATED TESTING
The ATLAS will be given to students in grades 5-8 at West Fork Middle School. The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to administer tests in English Language Arts, writing, math and science tests to all students and use the results of tho...
INAPPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY THAT TRANSMITS DIGITAL IMAGES
The inappropriate use of telecommunication devices capable of taking or transmitting digital photographic images can create a risk factor in locker rooms, restrooms, private areas, and other locations where students and/or staff have a reasonable expectation o...
CARE OF BUILDING, GROUNDS, AND SCHOOL PROPERTY
Defacing or destruction of school property or facilities is strictly prohibited. Payment or item replacement will be required for any damage done. In addition, punishment may be assigned. Each student is encouraged to keep the school campus and classrooms as n...
SCHOOL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
The student, not the school, is responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen personal property. All personal property should be marked, especially items of clothing, such as jackets, coats, and other items of apparel that could be misplaced. All valuables, includi...
LIBRARY
The school library is an important part of school life. It is provided for student use, and we encourage students to use it whenever possible. All books, with the exception of reference books, may be checked out of the library for a period of three weeks. Only...
PARENT CENTER
The West Fork Middle School Parent Center is located near the foyer. Please feel free to stop by the Parent Center or contact our Parent Facilitator if you have any questions as to how to support your child’s academic and social success at WFMS.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Help is always close at hand at West Fork Middle School. A counselor is available throughout the day for the students’ benefit. Guidance services include interpretation of test scores, study help, help with school and/or social concerns, or any questions or pr...
SATURDAY SCHOOL
Students may be assigned Saturday School by the principal for violations of school rules. Saturday School will be held at the high school from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month whenever possible. Dates can change due to conflict wit...
DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
Students and staff require a safe and orderly learning environment that is conducive to high student achievement. Certain student behaviors are unacceptable in such an environment and are hereby prohibited by the Board. When a student violates behavioral expec...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCHOOL
School Classification West Fork High School is fully accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and has been designated as a School of Innovation. Additionally, the high school is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association and is a Class AAA scho...
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION BADGE
Identification badges have been distributed to students as a part of our district security/safety plan for our campus in the overall protection of our students and staff. We believe that these badges make it easier for everyone on our campus to have a quick wa...
CHANGING SCHEDULES
Schedules for existing students will be made at the Spring CAP conferences with the assistance of the student and parent. Every effort is made to honor the course requests made by the student and parent at CAP. Unfortunately, due to high enrollment, it may hav...