At Will C. Wood we use a merit/demerit plan to determine behavior-based eligibility for athletics and student activities. For each discipline infraction, a student will be assigned demerits based on the severity of the infraction. At 15 demerits during the fall semester and 20 demerits during the spring, students will be disqualified from participation in all extracurricular activities, including all dances, rallies, athletics, clubs etc.
Parent/Student Notification
After 20 demerits, the parent/guardian will be mailed a formal VUSD Misbehavior Letter indicating that the student is ineligible to participate in the aforementioned activities until he/she earns merits to restore eligibility. Additional VUSD Misbehavior Letters will be sent each time the student accrues 20 more demerits.
Appeals Process/Earning Merits and Community Service
A student with 20 or more demerits may seek an appeal if he/she believes there are extraordinary reasons that warrant reinstatement of eligibility. Please make an appointment with the designated Assistant Principal for your student's last name to discuss this option for earning merits through campus community service.
ACTIVITIES AND DEMERITS
Eligibility for any extracurricular activity at Will C. Wood is contingent on remaining below the Demerit cap AND at an attendance rate of at least 85%. For the Fall Semester the cap is 15 Demerits and for the Spring Semester the cap is 20 Demerits. Administration will run Demerit reports on October 7th, 2022, December 2nd, 2022, February 3, 2023 and March 24, 2023. Additionally, students who earn Misbehavior Letters will be added to the Demerits report if they fall below the cut off.
- Athletics
- Band/Choir Trips
- ASB Dances
- Field Trips
- GOTCHA
- Homecoming Activities
- Link Crew
- Powder Puff Football
- Prom
- Car Show Participation
- Parking Permit
- Cheerleading
- Senior BBQ
- Winter Ball
- Off-Campus Lunch Pass
- Battle of the Bands Participation
- Other Activities TBD
DEMERITS & MERITS
For specific details, please open the following linked document:
Demerits / Merits Document
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Demerits are assigned as follows:
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Merits are awarded as follows:
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IHD = 3 demerit/period
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Voluntary Saturday School = 5 merits
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Administrative Detention = 2 demerit
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School Clean-up/Community Service = 2 merits/hour
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IHS = 8 demerits/day
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Super Saturday = 5 merits
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Suspension = 10 demerits/ day
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Teacher Recommendation = TBD
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Saturday School = 5 demerits
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Other = 1 merit (i.e. B.U.G. award, Smarty Pants, 100% Club, etc.)
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Other = 1 demerit (i.e. Dress Code, phone Violation, etc.)
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Per Admin/Gold Bucks, Etc.
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