Policies & Procedures

This page includes Handbooks, Policies, Guidelines and Forms that provide pertinent information for students and families that will ensure student success.

District Ban Appeal

Website Notice Regarding the Refusal of Entry to or Ejection of an Individual from District Property

In accordance with Education Code 37.105, WSISD has the right to refuse entry to or eject a person from property under the District’s control id the person refuses to leave peaceably upon request and:

1. The individual poses a substantial risk of harm to any person; or

2. The individual continues to behave in a manner inappropriate for the school setting after having received a verbal or written warning to cease the inappropriate behavior.

A person ejected from or refused entry to District property under this provision may appeal this action by filing an appeal under FNG(LOCAL) or GF(LOCAL) and shall be permitted to address the Board in person within 90 days of the commencement of the appeal if the grievance is not resolved at a previous level. [See links below]

FNG (LOCAL)

GF (LOCAL)

Field Trip Permission

PE Substitution Guidelines

Cell Phone Policy

A new Texas law (HB1481) requires school districts to limit student use of personal communication devices during the school day beginning Aug. 13, 2025.

To comply with the law, students will not be allowed to use their personal devices at any time during Regular school hours.

Students may bring their devices to school; however, they must be powered off and in their backpacks during the instructional day. Per the new law, students may not use devices during class, passing periods or lunch.

What is a Personal Communication Device?

Cell Phones
Smartwatches
Tablets (non-issued district devices)

Overview

WSISD CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY 2025-2026

PURPOSE
Cell phones and other personal electronic devices can be a distraction to students during the school day and perpetuate ongoing behavior issues. It is important that you understand the rules to avoid the confiscation of a cell phone/other personal electronic devices for periods of time.

Together, we can help make the learning day disturbance-free by turning off these devices and following the WSISD policy.

OVERVIEW
During the school day, cell phones and other personal electronic devices should not be visible (in back pockets etc) and will not be permitted for use in the cafeteria, classrooms, hallways, restrooms, or gyms. WSISD is not responsible for lost or stolen devices. All electronic devices except for their school-issued laptop should be turned OFF, put away prior to students entering the school, and should not be used in any capacity during the school day. This policy includes but is not limited to: cell phones, headphones/Airpods, handheld video game devices, iPods, smart watches, personal tablets or laptops. The owner of the personal electronic device that is taken up will receive the violation barring extenuating circumstances. Students who refuse to comply (hand in the device upon request) will have automatic disciplinary actions and could result in escalation of the offense.

In the event that communication with your child is necessary all calls should go through the front office and a message will be sent to the student. If you call or text your student during the school day, please understand the student will be in violation and if caught will have their device taken up.

Exemptions

Disciplinary Consequences

Cell phones and personal electronic devices used in violation of this policy will have the following consequences:

First Offense: Device will be confiscated, parent/guardian will be notified, and the device will be returned to the student at the end of one school day.

Second Offense: Device will be confiscated, parent/guardian will be notified, and the device will only be returned to the parent/guardian at the end of the school day or when the parent is available. The student will serve lunch detention.

Third Offense: Device will be confiscated, parent/guardian will be notified for pickup, the students will serve lunch detention

Fourth Offense: Device will be confiscated, parent/guardian will be notified for pickup, the students will serve after school detention

Fifth Offense: Device will be confiscated, parent/guardian will be notified for pickup, the student will serve ISS.

Click the image to view the complete Overview of School Discipline document.

overview-school-discipline-parents (PDF)

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Policies & Procedures

This page includes Handbooks, Policies, Guidelines and Forms that provide pertinent information for students and families that will ensure student success.

Student Handbook

Student Code of Conduct

Grading Guidelines

Attendance Handbook

Technology Handbook

Dress Guidelines