The Cavalier Connection
Vol 1 Issue 38 May 16th 2025
A Message from the Principal
To KWHS families,
The last week is here. Your students have worked extremely hard this year and we are down to the final days. We want to ensure students finish off the year as they started so a couple of quick reminders.
- All underclassmen (9th-11th grade) are expected to be present next week. Just because they don't have an exam does not mean they are exempt from school. If a student is absent they will be marked absent. In addition to exams the last day of school will be CAV Fest as well as a half day. This is a school wide field day which we are looking forward to.
- If your student missed more than 18 days of a class period next week is the last week to make up seat time. Mrs. Hirsch will also be at KWHS on Saturday 5/17 from 9am-12pm for seat time.
- Report cards will be shared electronically on May 28th. Students must get all work in prior to the last day of school. If they miss an exam a 0 will be entered in the gradebook for E1.
- All school rules apply from the first day of school to the last day of school. This includes dress code and cell phone rules. Students have been doing really great with this so please encourage them to keep it up!
As a team we will strive for all Cavaliers to be prepared to Enroll in a college or university, Enlist in the military, or become Employed after graduation. I expect all Cavaliers to respectful in their daily interactions, be responsible for following all policies and procedures set by KWHS and KWCPS, and maintain a safe environment. We will work together to focus on success for EVERY CAV EVERYDAY. I appreciate your time and do not hesitate to email me at award@kwcps.k12.va.us or call me at (804) 769-3434 ext 641 if you have questions or concerns.
King William High School Cavaliers are Confident, Achievement-driven, Vision -focused, and Successful everyday.
Dress Code Reminders
Dress Code (JFCA-R)
KWCPS respects a student’s right to express oneself in their dress. It is important, however, that clothing not detract from the learning environment or create a disruption to or distraction from the learning process. The administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of all student dress whether or not it is listed in this regulation. Clothing and accessories may not:
Display vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images.
Promote illegal or violent conduct.
Contain threats or gang symbols.
Promote the unlawful use of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or drug paraphernalia.
Expose shoulders, cleavage, private parts, the midriff, undergarments, and in the case of pants, the waistband should not fall below the hips.
Contain pointed studs or other sharp objects.
Be sheer or see-through, including torn fabric that exposes the skin.
Include caps or other head coverings unless required for religious or medical reasons unless deemed acceptable in the school dress code.
Cell Phone Reminders
The use of cell phones (and all other personal electronic devices including headphones, earbuds, smart watches, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices) is prohibited during the regular school day. Upon students’ arrival at school, and continuing through dismissal from school, cell phones and other electronic devices are required to be out of visible sight and either silenced or powered off. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be placed out of sight in a backpack or other personal bag. Failure to comply with this expectation will result in the following actions:
- First offense Parent/guardian contacted, verbal warning, and the device will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
- Second offense Parent/guardian contacted, the device will be confiscated, and the the parent or guardian must retrieve the device from school.
- Third offense Parent/guardian contacted, the device will be confiscated, and the parent or guardian must retrieve the device from school. In addition, for a period of 30 calendar days, the student shall be restricted from possessing a cell phone or electronic device at school during instructional hours. The student will be required to check their device into the office at arrival, and retrieve it following dismissal. Students who violate this restriction will be subject to further discipline, including suspension (BSO3).
- when students are attending non-instructional after-school events/activities;
- when students have a documented medical exception approved by the school principal and school nurse;
- when students are riding the school bus, as long as such use is not distracting or disruptive. Students must use earbuds or headphones when listening to music or watching videos with sound while on the school bus.
If a student needs to get in touch with their parent during the school day for emergency purposes the student must ask to speak to a counselor, the nurse, or an administrator so arrangements can be made to use a school phone. If a parent must get in touch with a student during the school day the parent must call the front office for assistance.
