Policies and Procedures

Stacey Middle School considers high ethical and moral behavior essential in education. Individual students are responsible for their own work and actions; therefore, the following academic honor code is in effect at Stacey Middle School.

1. Students are responsible for honest test taking practices by: not receiving or providing information before, after, or during a test not using unauthorized materials on a test not violating testing rules as outlined by the teacher.

2. Students are responsible for their own work, and Stacey does not allow other students to use or copy it unless permitted by the teacher. Students will not interfere with or change other students’ classwork.

3. Students will complete assignments without copying ideas or written material from other sources (ex: books, magazines, articles, internet), unless proper credit is given to avoid plagiarism.

4. Students will obtain valid parent signatures on all school documents that require such. Forgery is a serious offense.

5. Students will use computers safely and appropriately and always follow the Acceptable Use for Technology policy. Students may not attempt to access unsanctioned or inappropriate websites.

Stacey take prides in promoting academic excellence, as well as recognizing academic improvement and citizenship. Listed below are some of the academic and citizenship recognition opportunities at Stacey.

Distinguished Scholar: 4.0 GPA
Principal’s List: 3.5 – 3.99 GPA
Honor Roll: 3.0 – 3.49 GPA
Cougar Pride Awards: Award given by teachers to students who exemplify respect.
Cougar Cash/Coins: Given to students when they demonstrate respect, responsibility, and readiness. Students redeem cash/coins for prizes and rewards.

National Junior Honor Society

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization that recognizes students who maintain a 3.5 GPA, complete community service, and earn only O’s and S’s in citizenship and work habits for two consecutive trimesters.

The 8th grade promotion ceremony is held in June for students who meet WSD’s promotion requirements. More information on date and time, tickets, and ceremony policies will be published at a later date. 

CLICK HERE for more 8th Grade Information

Clothing worn to school should be comfortable and appropriate for school activities. While Stacey encourages self-expression, clothing should be appropriate for the learning environment. Students who do not follow the dress code standards are required to change into clothes provided by the school and the clothing item will be confiscated for parent pick-up.

Note: The parent will not be contacted by the school. It is the student's responsibility to inform the parent of the violation. 

Anti-Gang Dress Code

Westminster School District has joined other school districts in an effort to combat the threat of gang violence. It is a recognized fact that certain dress can be identified with gangs. It is also known that certain dress combinations can be a target of gang violence, even though the individual is not a gang participant. To insure the maximum safety of students, the school exercises the right to prohibit the use of gestures, drawings, and symbols associated with gangs. Graffiti is not allowed anywhere, including notebooks, shoes, backpacks, body, etc. In consideration of student safety, WSD requires all students to adhere to
these dress standards.
For the safety of students, the following may NOT be worn to school:

• Insignias and logos of non-school sponsored organizations that may be associated with gang activities.
• Any pants or shorts that are excessively baggy or long. All pants must be worn no lower than 1 inch below the navel.
• Plain white T-shirts.
• Shirts below hand length must be tucked in.
• Knee-length cut-off shorts worn with knee-high socks.
• Wallet chains or long, hanging belts.
• Belt buckles, jewelry, bandanas, hairnets, gloves, biker wallets, or other decorations with initials or gang-related symbols or signs.

Due to the fact that student attire trends change, dress code standards will be updated and communicated as needed in order to ensure an appropriate and safe school setting. Decisions regarding the appropriateness of clothing will be handled by the administration.

The “Bell to Bell No Cell” motto means electronics such as cell phones, earbuds, speakers, and headphones may only be used before and after school. They must be turned off and not visible during school hours.

Electronics that ring, alert, and notify during school hours are considered a disruption and will be
confiscated. Electronics may not be used or visible, or they will be confiscated.

Confiscated electronics will remain in the front office for parent pick-up. Only parents may pick-up confiscated items. If a student has multiple electronic offenses, then they will not be allowed to carry their electronics during the school day. In this case, the student will check their phone into the office before school starts and pick it up afterschool.

• 1st offense: item confiscated for parent pick-up.
• 2nd offense: item confiscated for parent pick-up.
• 3rd offense: item not allowed on campus for 2 weeks.
• 4th offense: item not allowed on campus for 4 weeks.

The school is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any electronics or personal belongings.

Good attendance is essential for school success. Please schedule doctor and dentist appointments after school hours.

Students with temperatures of 100.4° or more must stay home from school.

Each time a student is absent or tardy, a parent/guardian must notify the office ASAP. If after 5 days of no notification, then the absence or tardy will be marked as unexcused. Parent/guardian must notify the office by calling the 24-hour attendance hotline (714) 897 - 6723 or by sending a note with the reason for the absence.

Parent/guardian and doctor’s notes can be brought to the front office, student window, faxed to (714) 372 - 8810, or emailed to pashcraft@wsdk8.us. 

Please visit the website to view the full attendance policy.