Parent Information 2016-2017 Important information about the privacy, health, and safety of your student Includes a one-page school year calendar to clip and save Lake Washington School District | 2016-2017 Calendar August 2016 S 7 14 21 28 M T W 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29* 30* 31* September 2016 Th 4 11 18 25 F 5 12 19 26 S 6 13 20 27 November 2016 S M 6 13 20 7 14 21 T W 1 2 8* 9 15* 16 22 23* 27 28 29 M T 5 12 6 13 7 14 19 26 20 27 21 28 Th 3 10 17 24 F 4 11 18 25 S 5 12 19 26 30 T W 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6* 13 20 27 7 14* 21 28 Th 1* 8 15 22 29 October 2016 F 2* 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 S M T W 4 11 18 5 12 19 6 13 20 25 26 27 Th 2 9 16 F 3* 10 17 S 4 11 18 22 23 24 25 7 14 T 2 9 16 W 3 10 17 Th 4 11 18 F 5 12 19 S 6 13 20 21 28 22 29 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 2 9 16 23 30 M T 3 4 10 11 17* 18* 24 25 31 W Th F 5 12 19 26 6 13 20* 27 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 Th 1 8 15 22 F 2 9 16 23 S 3 10 17 24 S 1 8 15 22 M 2 9 16 23 T W Th F 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 17 18* 19 20 24* 25 26* 27* 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Th 2 9 16 F 3 10 17 S 4 11 18 S 1 8 15 22 29 23 30 24 31 25 F 2 9 16 S 3 10 17 23 30 24 S 7 14 21 28 April 2017 S M T 5 12 6 13 7 14 W 1 8 15 19 26 20 27 21 28 22 29 June 2017 M 1 8 15 S January 2017 March 2017 W 1 8 15 May 2017 S M December 2016 February 2017 S S Lake Washington School District S M T W Th F 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14* S 1 8 15 16 23 30 17 24 18 25 19 26 20 27 21* 28 22 29 July 2017 S M T W 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14* Th 1 8 15 18 25 19 26 20 27 21* 28 22 29 S M T W Th F 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 S 1 8 15 16 23 30 17 24 31 18 25 19 26 20 27 21 28 22 29 Important Dates Aug. 29-Sept. 2 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 14 Oct. 17, 18, 20 Oct. 21 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 15 Nov. 23 Nov. 24-25 Dec. 19-Jan. 2 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 LEAP Days No school – Labor Day First Day of School 1.5 hrs. early release schedule begins Half-Day Elementary Conferences No school – LEAP Day Last Day 1st Quarter (Secondary) No school - Veterans Day Secondary Grades Due Half-Day No school – Thanksgiving Vacation No school – Winter Break No school – MLK Jr. Day Elementary Grades Due Jan. 24, 26, 27 Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Feb. 16, 17 Feb. 20 Mar. 10 Apr. 3-7 April 14 April 21 May 29 June 14 June 21 Half-Day Elementary Conferences Last Day 1st Semester Secondary Grades Due No school – Mid-Winter Break No school – Presidents Day No school – LEAP Day No school – Spring Break Last Day 3rd Quarter (Secondary) Secondary Grades Due No school – Memorial Day Elementary Grades Due Half-Day – Last Day of School Last Day 2nd Semester (Secondary) Secondary Grades Due Key No School Half Day * Check Important Dates Section First/ Last Day Wednesday schedule: 1.5 hrs. early release for students LEAP=Learning Enhancement Academic Planning Calendar is subject to change. School year may be extended due to inclement weather. Revised 03/15 2 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet Table of Contents | Information for parents/guardians 2 General Information 2Calendar 4 List of Schools, Addresses, and Phone Numbers 5 District Administration 6 Public Records Requests School Closures and Emergency Preparedness Child Find 8 10 11 14 16 7 Become a Volunteer Parent Involvement District Policies Internet Essentials This booklet contains important information for parents to start the school year. The district is legally required to provide some of this information. We also have included some important information that may be helpful to you. This information supplements the parent information that will be provided by your student’s school. If you have questions on this information, call 425-936-1200 and you will be connected to the appropriate department. Privacy Information 8 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment 9 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Nondiscrimination 10 Annual Nondiscrimination Notification Title IX & EEOC Notification Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Health Information 11 Accidents and Student Medical Insurance Asbestos Safety Pest Management 12 Meningococcal Disease and Prevention New Chickenpox Vaccine Requirement 13 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Prevention Electronic Resources 14 Internet Access, Email and School Contact Information 16 Who to Contact for More Information 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 3 General Information | List of Schools Preschool Middle Schools Willows Support Services (for information) Preschool sites: Bell, Carson, Dickinson, Juanita El., Muir, Rush, Sandburg 936-1170 4213 - 228th Ave. NE Redmond 98053 936-2355 Evergreen 6900 208th Ave NE, Redmond 98053 936-2320 Finn Hill 8040 NE 132 St., Kirkland 98034 936-2340 Inglewood 24120 NE 8 St., Sammamish 98074 936-2360 International 11133 NE 65th St., Kirkland 98033 936-2380 Kamiakin 14111 - 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034 936-2400 Kirkland 430 - 18th Ave., Kirkland 98033 936-2420 Northstar 10903 NE 53rd St., Kirkland 98033 936-2390 (at Finn Hill) Elementary Schools Alcott Environmental 8040 NE 132nd St., Kirkland 98034 & Adventure 936-2490 nd th Audubon 3045 - 180th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 936-2500 Bell 11212 NE 112th St., Kirkland 98033 936-2510 Blackwell 3225 - 205th Pl. NE, Sammamish 98074 936-2520 Carson 1035 244th Ave. NE, Sammamish 98074 936-2750 Community 11133 NE 65th St., Kirkland 98033 936-2395 Dickinson 7040 - 208th Ave. NE, Redmond 98053 936-2530 Redmond 10055 - 166th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 936-2440 Discovery 12801 - 84 Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034 936-2704 Rose Hill 13505 NE 75 St., Redmond 98052 936-2460 Stella Schola 13505 NE 75 St., Redmond 98052 936-2475 400 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish 98074 936-1544 (at Sandburg) th (Emerson campus) th th Einstein 18025 NE 116th St., Redmond 98052 936-2540 Explorer 7040 - 208th Ave. NE, Redmond 98053 936-2533 Renaissance Franklin 12434 NE 60th St., Kirkland 98033 936-2550 High Schools Frost 11801 NE 140 St., Kirkland 98034 936-2560 Emerson 10903 NE 53rd St., Kirkland 98033 936-2300 Juanita 9635 NE 132 St., Kirkland 98034 936-2570 Eastlake 400 228 Ave NE, Sammamish 98074 936-1500 Keller 13820 - 108 Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034 936-2580 Futures School 10601 NE 132 St., Kirkland 98034 936-1635 Kirk 1312 - 6 St., Kirkland 98033 936-2590 Lakeview 10400 NE 68 St., Kirkland 98033 936-2600 International 11133 NE 65th St., Kirkland 98033 936-2380 Mann 17001 NE 104th St., Redmond 98052 936-2610 Juanita 10601 NE 132nd St., Kirkland 98034 936-1600 McAuliffe 23823 NE 22nd St., Sammamish 98074 936-2620 Lake Washington 12033 NE 80th St., Kirkland 98033 936-1700 Mead 1725 - 216th Ave. NE, Sammamish 98074 936-2630 Redmond 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond 98052 936-1800 Muir 14012 - 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034 936-2640 Tesla STEM 4301 228th Ave NE, Redmond 98053 936-2770 Redmond 16800 NE 80th St., Redmond 98052 936-2660 Other Programs Rockwell 11125 - 162nd Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 936-2670 Rosa Parks 22845 NE Cedar Park Crescent, Redmond 98053 Rose Hill (at Dickinson) th nd th th th (at RHMS) (at EHS) th nd (at JHS) Emerson K-12 10903 NE 53rd St., Kirkland 98033 936-2311 936-2650 Transition Academy 16315 NE 87th Street, Suite B-1 Redmond 98052 861-3452 8110 - 128th Ave. NE, Kirkland 98033 936-2680 WANIC Skills Center 11605 132nd Ave NE #A108 Kirkland 98034 739-8400 wanic.org Rush 6101 - 152nd Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 936-2690 Sandburg 12801 - 84 Ave. NE, Kirkland 98034 936-2700 Smith 23305 NE 14 St., Sammamish 98074 936-2710 Thoreau 8224 NE 138 St., Kirkland 98034 936-2720 Twain 9525 - 130 Ave. NE, Kirkland 98033 936-2730 Wilder 22130 NE 133 St., Woodinville 98077 936-2740 th th th th rd 4 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet General Information | District Administration NOTE: The area code is 425 for all phone numbers. Lake Washington School District Operational Services Mailing address: P.O. Box 97039 Redmond, WA 98073-9739 Business Services, Barbara Posthumus 936-1211 Facility Services, Brian Buck 936-1102 Nutrition Services, Darrin Helfrecht 936-1393 Human Resources, Pat Fowler-Fung 936-1266 Print Center, Jim Crouch 936-1110 Risk Management, Scott Emry 936-1119 Support Services, Forrest Miller 936-1108 Technology Operations, Sally Askman 936-1285 Transportation Services, Jeff Miles 936-1120 Volunteers, Chris Robison 936-1270 Web Specialist, Sara Kuffel 936-1443 Resource Center 16250 NE 74th St. Redmond 98052 936-1200 Support Services 15212 NE 95th St. Redmond 98052 936-1100 www.lwsd.org Board of Directors See governance policy GP-2-E1, School Board Legal Status, for a description of the director district boundaries. The boundaries do not correspond directly to neighborhood school boundaries. Choice schools are not listed in specific director districts since these schools draw students from throughout the district. Each director must live within their director district but represent the district as a whole. Student & Professional Learning Services Accelerated Programs, Choice, & Innovation, Heather Sanchez 936-1238 Assessment & Data, Tim Krieger 936-1371 Standards & Curriculum, Mike VanOrden 936-1267 Nancy Bernard, Dist. 3 President 936-1257 [email protected] Career & Technical Education (CTE), Dan Phelan 936-1283 Christopher Carlson, Dist. 2 Vice President 936-1257 [email protected] Extended Day Program, Michael Andera 936-1175 936-1323 Siri Bliesner, Dist. 5 936-1257 [email protected] Intervention Programs (ELL, Homeless, Safety Net, Title I), Kelly Pease Eric Laliberte, Dist. 1 936-1257 [email protected] Professional Learning, Stephen Bryant 936-1324 Mark Stuart, Dist. 4 936-1257 [email protected] Administration Superintendent, Dr. Traci Pierce 936-1257 Deputy Superintendent, Operational Services, Janene Fogard 936-1257 Associate Superintendent, Student & Professional Learning Services, Matt Manobianco 936-1316 Associate Superintendent, Student & School Support Services, Dr. Jon Holmen 936-1310 Communications, Kathryn Reith 936-1342 Student & School Support Services Director of Student Services, Matt Gillingham Athletics & Activities Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying Compliance Student Discipline Hearing Officer 936-1289 Health Services, Molly Houtchens 936-1242 School Support Eastlake Learning Community, Dr. Matthew Livingston Juanita Learning Community, Dale Cote Lk. Wash. Learning Community, Rick Burden Redmond Learning Community, Sue Anne Sullivan 936-1265 936-1244 936-1224 936-1353 Special Services, Paul Vine Eastlake Learning Community, Stacey McCrath Juanita Learning Community, Wynn Spaulding Lake Wash. Learning Community, Debbie Wagner Redmond Learning Community, Jan Bakken 936-1407 936-1201 936-1201 936-1201 936-1201 Partner Organizations Lake Washington PTSA Council 936-1216 www.lwptsa.net Lake Washington Schools Foundation 936-1414 www.lwsf.org 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 5 General Information Public Records Requests School Closures & Emergency Preparedness The district provides information that is considered public record upon request. The Washington Public Records Act provides for the release of public records maintained by a public agency, such as the school district, with limited exceptions. Severe weather and other emergencies Parents/guardians have the right under the Washington Public Records Act to request the public records regarding school employee discipline. • Go to www.flashalert.net, which lists schools all over the Puget Sound area. You can sign up to get text alerts from this service as well. Requests for access to, or copies of, public records should be made in writing to: Public Information Officer P.O. Box 97039 Redmond, WA 98073-9739 Please specify the records sought. Copies of records are subject to a copying charge of 15 cents per page. A simple form that can be used to submit a public records request is available on the district website, www.lwsd.org, in the Forms Library in the “About Us” section. When emergency conditions make getting to or from school difficult or staying there a problem, Lake Washington School District will use one of the plans outlined below. By 5:30 a.m., you will be able to learn which plan is in place by doing one or more of the following: • Go to www.lwsd.org and look for the red alert box. • Call the main district telephone number (425-936-1200) to listen to a message, or • Tune in to area radio and television. In addition, LWSD will use the SchoolMessenger automated calling system to let parents know if school will be delayed or cancelled. You will not receive a call if school will open normally. If you want to double-check the status or learn it early, use one of the options listed above. Be sure to keep this information handy to help you understand the brief notifications you will hear over radio and television. Plans will be updated if conditions change. No announcement or no report means schools will operate on a normal schedule. Schools closed If schools are closed, the following programs and activities are cancelled: regular school, Extended Day program, all activities including athletic events and music programs, parent meetings and building use. (If conditions change during the day, special arrangements may be made for some activities.) Late start and limited bus service Child Find Child Find is a program for the purpose of locating, evaluating, and identifying student’s age birth to 21 years with a suspected disability who reside within the boundaries of the Lake Washington School District and are currently not receiving special education services. Child Find services are conducted throughout the year in the Lake Washington School District through the guidance team process. If you have a child kindergarten to 12th grade/age 21 and are concerned about his/her language/ communication skills, motor skills, intellectual, social, emotional, and/ or physical skills, please contact your neighborhood school and ask for the school psychologist or school principal. You may also call the Special Services main office at 425936-1201. For children birth through preschool age, call Special Services East at 425-936-2760 and request Child Find information. Under this plan, all schools will start two hours late and bus routes will be limited. The district’s transportation department will send out more information in the fall about when and where your student will be picked up and dropped off when limited bus service is in effect. Students will be dismissed at regular times unless otherwise announced. Extended Day program will also be on a two hour delay. The following programs are cancelled: All preschool morning and afternoon sessions, out-of-district transportation, before school music, and Quest pull-out classes. Special announcements A variation of the above plans will be announced if necessary due to a power failure or other conditions. Earthquake In case of a major earthquake while students are on a school bus, drivers will receive specific instructions from the district via radio. If conditions permit, drivers going to school will continue to pick up students on their routes. The bus will deliver them to the safety of their school. If roads limit travel, the plan is for buses to transport students to the nearest school. If a quake hits when buses are transporting children home from school, drivers will attempt to return to the school they came from or, if necessary, go to the closest school. Children will stay at school until parents or their designees arrive. Each school has its own emergency planning committee. Contact your student’s school to learn more about your school’s preparations for earthquakes or other disasters. 6 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet Become a Volunteer Parents are encouraged to volunteer in their child’s school as one way to be more involved. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have been screened by the district are allowed to volunteer in Lake Washington schools and chaperone students on field trips. Thus every parent who wants to help in their child’s class or go on a field trip will need to complete a Lake Washington School District volunteer application and be approved by the district’s volunteer office before the event occurs or before they begin volunteering in the school. Volunteers must sign in and out at the school office, following the school’s standard procedure. We recommend that you complete your application during the summer or at the beginning of the school year to ensure that you have received approved volunteer status before you plan to volunteer. Volunteer approvals are valid for two years from the date of approval. Check with your school office to see if your approval status is current. How to apply There are several ways to apply to volunteer: • Parent volunteers can apply online through Parent Access. This method takes the least time for processing. Go to www.lwsd.org > For Parents > Parent Access. Log in and fill out the application. • Print out a volunteer application from the district’s website. Go to www. lwsd.org > For the Community > Volunteering with LWSD. Print out the application and follow the instructions. • Get an application from the school or district office. Contact the volunteer office at 425-9361270 for more information. Parent Involvement Studies show that parental involvement in their child’s education is a critical factor for success. In fact, a home environment that encourages learning is more important for student achievement than income, education level or cultural background. Children whose parents are involved in their education go farther in school. And the earlier you get involved in your child’s education, the more effect it has on their success. That involvement can be as simple as talking about school. Children who talk regularly about school with their parents perform better academically. Other important activities are to actively organize and monitor your student’s time and help them with homework. Reading is particularly affected by home activities. The most important activity parents can do for their child’s reading success is to read aloud to them. One great way to get involved with your child’s education is to volunteer at their school. Volunteer directly with the school or get involved with the PTSA. Check the district’s website at www.lwsd.org and click on the “For the Community” tab, then “Volunteering with LWSD” for more information. Contact your school’s office or the district’s volunteer office at 425936-1270 for more information. Lake Washington PTSA Council Website: www.lwptsa.net Phone: 425-936-1216 District Policies All district policies are available on the Lake Washington School District website. Visit www.lwsd.org and click “About Us” on the home page. Then click on the “Policies and Regulations” link on the left-hand side of the page. The “Instruction” section includes policies regarding basic programs, special programs, activities, instructional resources and academic achievement. The “Students” section addresses policies on admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, and health and welfare services. The “School-Community Relations” section includes policies that deal with the public and community organizations. Internet Essentials Need affordable home Internet service? Access to the Internet has become more and more important to students for learning at home and to families for communicating with school. Comcast offers Internet Essentials home Internet service to families with students who qualify for free or reduced price lunch. This program offers home Internet service for $9.95 a month plus tax, with no activation fees, equipment rental fees or price increases. A low-cost computer ($149.99 plus tax) is available at initial enrollment. For more information visit InternetEssentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376. 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 7 Privacy Information Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) PPRA is a federal law that gives parents certain rights regarding surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes and certain physical exams. PPRA gives parents the right to: 1. Consent before students are required to take a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED): • Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent • Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family • Sex behavior or attitudes • Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior • Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships • Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers • Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents • Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility 2. Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of: • Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding • Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under state law • Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others 3. Inspect, upon request and before administration or use: • Protected information surveys of students • Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes • Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum These privacy rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under state law. 8 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet Lake Washington School District has developed processes regarding these rights. The district has made arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Lake Washington will directly notify parents of these policies after any substantive changes, in addition to this yearly notice. The district will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her student out of participation of the specific activity or survey. Lake Washington will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the district has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and will be provided an opportunity to opt their student out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be given a chance to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement: • Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution • Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education • Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 202025920. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Reviewing student records, requesting that directory information be kept private. Under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents (and students over 18 years of age) have certain rights concerning how Lake Washington School District releases educational records. The district may release some basic information on the student, called directory information. Parents and students over 18 can direct the district to keep that information confidential. Releasing Student Information Although there are some exceptions, in general, the district cannot release information about a student without written consent from parents. One exception is that the district can forward educational records on request to a school in which a student plans to enroll. Student information may also be given to school officials with legitimate educational interests. Directory Information Withhold Process To keep directory information private, parents/guardians must request that their child’s directory information be withheld before September 15 of each school year. If you are enrolling your student mid-year, the request must be made within five days of enrollment. These requests can be made through the Online Student Information Verification process, or you can write a letter to your school’s principal letting him/her know that you would like to opt out of the release of directory information under FERPA. Important: If you do not complete the directory information withhold processes (either online or on paper), your child’s directory information may be released. Please note that both military and higher education organizations may gain access to your student’s information from other sources. Checking these boxes only insures that Lake Washington School District will not provide it. Reviewing & Appealing Contents of Records Under the law, parents and guardians have the right to inspect and review their student’s educational records within 45 days of submitting a written request to the school principal. The principal will then notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the time and place where the records may be reviewed. Concerns with Student Records If parents have concerns about the accuracy or appropriateness of their student’s educational records maintained by the school, they are Note: The district cannot control the encouraged to inform the principal. The release of certain directory information— Directory Information such as photographs/images or names— principal will meet with the parents and The district is allowed to release attempt to resolve the matter. If the when students participate in school “directory information” – information that events open to the general public such as concern is not resolved to the parents’ would normally be found in a directory satisfaction within 30 school days, they athletic competitions, concerts or plays. – unless the parent/guardian requests will have the opportunity for a hearing privacy. before the Superintendent or designee. Military or Higher Education The request for the hearing must be made in writing. The hearing will be held Under federal law, directory information Directory information includes: can also be released to military recruiters within a reasonable time following the • student’s full name and to institutions of higher education for request. More information is available in the student records policies in the • address students who are in ninth grade to 12th grade. If you do not want this information administrative policies section of the • email addresses: personal, parent, district website. released to military organizations, and school-assigned please check the military box on the If parents are still not satisfied following • phone number “Request to Prevent Disclosure of this process, they can file a complaint • photograph/image Directory Information – Military & Higher with: Family Policy Compliance Office Education (Grades 9-12)” form. • schools attended U.S. Department of Education 400 • grade level If you do not want this information Maryland Avenue SW Washington, D.C. released to institutions of higher • parent/guardian names 20202-590 education, please check the higher • participation in officially recognized education box on the “Request activities and sports to Prevent Disclosure of Directory • weight and height of members of Information – Military & Higher athletic teams Education (Grades 9-12)” form. • dates of attendance You and your student will still be able to • enrollment status request sending their records to specific • diplomas and awards colleges or universities: the Directory Information Withhold request simply • date and place of birth means the district will not include your This information may be used in a variety student’s directory information in a of ways, such as a school yearbook, request for information. school or district newsletters or website, 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 9 or released to news media. Nondiscrimination Annual Nondiscrimination Notification The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Lake Washington School District offers classes in career and technical education program areas under a non-discriminatory policy. Specifically, the Lake Washington School District offers classes to students based on educational criteria in programs like Auto Tech, Family Consumer Science, etc., through an enrollment process that is free from discrimination. For more information about the application process and particular course offerings, contact the Career & Technology office at 425-936-1387. English language proficiency is not a consideration in the offering of classes or the participation requirements for career and technical education classes. This notification can be provided in the appropriate language for communities of national origin by contacting our Communications Department at 425-936-1300. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Pat Fowler-Fung, Civil Rights Coordinator Director of Human Resources 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1266 [email protected] Title IX and EEOC Notification The Lake Washington School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Pat Fowler-Fung, Civil Rights Coordinator Director of Human Resources 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1266 [email protected] Matt Gillingham, Title IX Coordinator Director of Student Services 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1289 [email protected] Paul Vine, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Special Services 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1407 [email protected] Matt Gillingham, Title IX Coordinator Director of Student Services 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1289 [email protected] Paul Vine, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Special Services 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1407 [email protected] 10 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Section 504 prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving Federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who: • has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working) • has a record of such an impairment • is regarded as having such an impairment Lake Washington School District recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The school district has specific responsibilities under the Act, which include the responsibility to identify and evaluate the child. If he/she is determined to be eligible under Section 504, the district is responsible to afford access to an appropriate education. If a parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the professional staff of the school district, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer. Section 504 Coordinator: Stacey McCrath, 425-936-1201 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97039, Redmond, WA 98073 Health Pest Management The district manages problem pests through an integrated pest management (IPM) program. Accidents and Student Medical Insurance In the event of an accident or illness, Lake Washington School District will make every reasonable effort to contact the parent or guardian immediately. That’s why it’s important for you to fill out the emergency notification form and return it to school promptly. Be sure to notify the school office if any of the information on that form changes during the school year. However, if the parent or guardian is not available, the district will secure proper emergency medical care as needed. Any medical care expense as a result of this emergency medical care will be the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian or their medical insurance, if any. Asbestos Safety This notice informs you that there is asbestos in some of our schools. Though present in some building materials, it does not represent a health hazard to people. In 2013, an asbestos reinspection was made at our schools that have asbestos. Asbestos-containing building materials were found to be in good condition. A plan is in place to ensure that the remaining asbestos will not represent a future health hazard. This plan includes periodic inspections and frequent observational surveys. You may wonder why all of the asbestos is not removed. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos only presents a health hazard when fibers become airborne and are inhaled. The mere presence of asbestos in materials does not represent a health hazard. Therefore, the EPA recommends that asbestos only be removed during renovation activities. On occasion, Lake Washington School District has the need to use pesticides (i.e., herbicides and insecticides) to manage vegetation and insect pests. To the extent possible with available resources, the goal of the integrated pest management (IPM) program is to protect human health, reduce loss from pest damage and minimize environmental pollution and human exposure to pesticides. Pest management solutions can range from monitoring the problem to baiting and trapping or to spraying. Alternate, non-chemical pest control methods will be used as a first approach whenever possible. Pesticides are used only when necessary and in the least toxic formulation required. Spraying is done when monitoring indicates that vegetation or an insect pest will cause unacceptable medical, economic, or aesthetic injury. There is no fixed schedule for IPM treatments. If the district deems it necessary to use chemical sprays to manage vegetation and/or insect pests, the following guidelines are adhered to: It’s important for parents to understand that the district does not provide medical • Whenever possible, pesticide spraying insurance for student injuries. However, treatments will be managed at times the district does provide an opportunity when school is not in session. When it to participate in a voluntary medical/ is necessary to apply pesticides when health insurance program, available for school is in session, the areas will be The majority of asbestos-containing purchase through Meyers-Stevens & clearly marked and isolated from the materials in our schools are located in Toohey and Co., Inc. The brochure for this school population. or around mechanical areas that are plan is included in the parent packet. not accessed by the public. Floor tile • Pesticides used in the district must and the glue that holds the tile may also be pre-approved by the Facilities Please take a moment to review this contain very small amounts of asbestos. Maintenance Supervisors. information so that you can determine if When asbestos removal projects are you would benefit from this program. • Records of applications and Material undertaken, we take the essential Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for precautions to test and abate as required approved materials are on file at the by the EPA. Support Services Center. Our asbestos management plan • Notification and posting of pesticide identifies locations of the materials treatments will be made in accordance assumed to contain asbestos and with applicable state laws. calls for the removal of any asbestoscontaining materials that either present Except in emergencies, in the highly a risk or are present in an area being unlikely case where pesticides may be renovated. The plan also indicates the used when school is in session, preschedule of inspections and response notification information will be sent home actions. This plan is located in school with all students at the site where the offices for your review. application takes place. 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 11 Health Meningococcal Disease and Prevention Meningococcal disease spreads by direct contact with infected persons by coughing, kissing, or sharing anything by mouth, such as water bottles, eating utensils, or toothbrushes. It can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infection, and meningitis (swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord). Severe disease can cause brain damage, loss of hearing or limbs, and death. Adolescents and young adults are more likely to get meningococcal disease, especially if they live in group settings, like college dorms. MCV4 is the vaccine that protects your child against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. This vaccine and many others are available at no cost to patients younger than 19 years of age in Washington state. Some health care providers may charge an administration fee. Healthy teens should get one dose of MCV4 during a pre-teen health check up at age 11–12 years. Teens who did not get their first dose during the preteen health visit should get a dose at the earliest opportunity. A second dose, often called a booster dose, is now recommended. Teens should get it at age 16 through 18 years or anytime before college. Teens don’t need a booster dose if they got the first dose on or after the 16th birthday. Teens aged 11–18 years with high risk conditions like HIV, absent or defective spleens, and complement component deficiency may need more doses of this vaccine. Ask your healthcare provider how many doses your adolescent needs for full protection. Learn more about meningococcal disease and how to prevent it on these websites: Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program Meningococcal information: www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/DiseasesandVaccines/ MeningococcalVaccine.aspx Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Meningococcal vaccine information: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/mening/default.htm Disease information: www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/about/index.html Pre-teen and teen immunizations: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/index.html Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center Meningococcal infection questions and answers: http://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/meningococcal-infections National Meningitis Association www.nmaus.org New Chickenpox Vaccine Requirement – High School In the 2016-17 school year, all high school students will be required to get two doses of the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine before they enter school. Students are not required to be vaccinated if they already had two doses of the vaccine, have had chickenpox in the past, or have had a blood test showing they are immune. Chickenpox is a very contagious disease that spreads quickly and causes an itchy rash, fever, and sometimes, 12 serious illness. People infected with chickenpox are at risk for developing shingles, a painful skin rash, later in life. Chickenpox is transmitted through the air by coughing and sneezing or by touching chickenpox blisters. If a student needs two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, they need to wait one month between each dose. Parents should schedule appointments for students with their healthcare providers as soon as possible. 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Disease and Prevention What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Who should get the vaccine and when should they get it? HPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. There are many types of HPV. Some types of HPV can cause cervical or vaginal cancers in females while other types can cause oral, anal, neck and head cancer in both males and females. Other types of HPV can also cause genital warts in both males and females. HPV infections are most common in women and men in their late teens and early 20’s. The federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommends that all girls ages 11–12 years old should get vaccinated against HPV. Health care providers may also give the vaccine to girls as young as nine years, and to girls and women ages 13–26 years who haven’t gotten the vaccine yet. Are Pap tests still recommended for females that get the HPV vaccine? Yes. The HPV vaccine does not protect against all HPV that can cause cancer and warts, so females still need Pap tests. Where can I find the HPV vaccine? Ask your doctor, nurse, or local health clinic to find out more about HPV vaccine and where you can get it. In Washington, the vaccine is available at no-cost for The federal ACIP recommends routine all children through age 18 as part of vaccine against HPV for all boys 11-12 the state Childhood Vaccine Program. What are the symptoms of HPV? years of age This recommendation goes Health care providers may charge an Most of the time infected individuals have up to age 21 for unvaccinated males. administration fee (this fee may be no symptoms and can spread the virus Health care providers may vaccinate boys waived if patient can’t pay) or an office unknowingly. Some people know they as young as nine years old and certain visit fee. For people ages 19–26, most have HPV because they have a symptom men who are 22-26 years of age. health insurance plans cover the vaccine like genital warts. Women may find out for people recommended to get it. To be up-to-date on this immunization, they have HPV through cervical cancer males and females need three doses of screening (Pap tests) and HPV testing. the vaccines. Talk with your health care Health care providers do not usually provider about the vaccine schedule. The test for HPV unless they find abnormal HPV vaccine is not required for school cervical cell changes in a Pap test. attendance in Washington. How can HPV infection be prevented? The best way to prevent HPV infection is to abstain from all sexual activity. Even people with only one lifetime partner can get HPV if their partner had previous sexual partners. Using condoms during sex offers good protection against sexual infections like HPV. The HPV vaccines offer by far the best protection if given before sexual activity starts ─ they do not get rid of existing HPV infections. The HPV vaccine can prevent infections from some of the most common and serious types of HPV that cause warts, cervical and anal cancers. What HPV vaccines are available? Two HPV vaccines are available: For more information on HPV, the vaccine and cervical cancer visit these websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/hpv Washington State Department of Health www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/DiseasesandVaccines/ HPV4 is licensed for males and females. HumanPapillomavirusHPV.aspx It protects against four common HPV types: two types that cause 75 percent of cervical cancer in women and most anal cancers in men, and two other types that American Sexual Health Association cause most genital warts in females and www.ashastd.org males. HPV2 is licensed only for females. It protects only against the two types of HPV that cause 75 percent of cervical cancer in women. American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 13 Electronic Resources | Internet Access, Email & School Lake Washington School District provides access to current technologies, including email and the Internet, to enhance the educational process. The rich sources of information available on the Internet enhance the ability to do research, communicate and collaborate with others, and access content appropriate for their own instructional program. Internet and Email Access Because the use of the Internet and email is becoming an integral part of learning and our society, all students are granted Internet access when they are enrolled in our schools. District email addresses are available for all fourth through 12th grade students. Teachers in kindergarten through third grade can request email for students. If you do NOT want your student to have access to either the Internet or to email, please contact your student’s school to decline access for your student. If assignments require the use of the Internet or email, alternatives will be provided. The district’s electronic resources policy and procedures outline the district’s commitments concerning the use of technology as well as more specific expectations about their use. Students are expected to follow the district’s Acceptable Use Procedures when using the district email system and when gaining access to the Internet via district computers and network. Both the policy and the Acceptable Use Procedures follow. Electronic Resources Policy The Lake Washington School District provides a wide range of electronic resources to its students for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the district. These resources are provided and maintained at the district’s and, therefore, the public’s expense and are to be used to promote positive and effective digital citizenship among students. with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response. The Acceptable Use Procedures that follow provide details regarding the appropriate and inappropriate use of district electronic resources. The procedures do not attempt to articulate all required or proscribed behavior by users. Successful operation of the district computer network requires that all users conduct themselves in a responsible, decent, ethical, and polite manner while using the district computers. As users of district electronic resources and computers, students are expected to review and understand the Acceptable Use Procedures (AUP) and guidelines contained therein. Student Acceptable Use Procedures (AUP) Scope The following procedures apply to all district students and cover all aspects of the district network. The district network includes wired and wireless computers/ devices and peripheral equipment, files and storage, email, and Internet content and all computer software, applications, or resources licensed to the district. Appropriate Network Use The district expects students to exercise good judgment and use the computer equipment in an appropriate manner. Use of the equipment is expected to be related to educational purposes. Unacceptable/Prohibited network use by students includes: • Commercial Use: Using district network for personal or private gain, personal business, or commercial advantage is prohibited. • Political Use: Using district network for political purposes in violation of federal, state, or local laws is The district recognizes that an effective prohibited. This prohibition includes public education system develops students using district computers to assist or to who are globally aware, civically engaged, advocate, directly or indirectly, for or and capable of managing their lives and against a ballot proposition and/or the careers; and that students need to be election of any person to any office. proficient and safe users of information, media, and technology to succeed in • Illegal or Indecent Use: Using a digital world. To help ensure student district network for illegal, safety and citizenship in online activities, bullying, harassing, vandalizing, all students will be educated about inappropriate, or indecent purposes appropriate behavior, including interacting (including accessing, storing, or viewing pornographic, indecent, or 14 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet otherwise inappropriate material), or in support of such activities is prohibited. Illegal activities are any violations of federal, state, or local laws (for example, copyright infringement, publishing defamatory information, or committing fraud). Harassment includes slurs, comments, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments, cartoons, pranks, or verbal conduct relating to an individual that (1) have the purpose or effect or creating an intimidating, a hostile or offensive environment; (2) have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or school performance, or (3) interfere with school operations. Vandalism is any attempt to harm or destroy the operating system, application software, or data. Inappropriate use includes any violation of the purpose and goal of the network. Indecent activities include violations of generally accepted social standards for use of publicly-owned and operated equipment. • Disruptive Use: District network may not be used to interfere or disrupt other users, services, or equipment. For example, disruptions include distribution of unsolicited advertising (“Spam”), propagation of computer viruses, distribution of large quantities of information that may overwhelm the system (chain letters, network games, or broadcasting messages), and any unauthorized access to or destruction of district computers or other resources accessible through the district’s computer network (“Cracking” or “Hacking”). • Personal Use: District network may not be used for purposes of personal use not specifically authorized by a teacher or other district staff member. This includes connecting personal devices to the district network. The district will not be responsible for any damages suffered by any user, including but not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or any other errors or omissions. The district will not be responsible for unauthorized financial obligations resulting from the use of or access to the district’s computer network or the Internet. Internet Safety • The district will provide appropriate adult supervision of Internet use. Students should not reveal personal The first line of defense in controlling information, including home address and access by minors to inappropriate phone number on websites, email, or as material on the Internet is deliberate content on any other electronic medium. and consistent monitoring of student Students should not reveal personal access to district computers; information about another individual • Staff members who supervise on any electronic medium. No student students, control electronic pictures or names can be published on any equipment, or have occasion class, school, or district website unless the to observe student use of said appropriate permission has been verified equipment online must make a according to district policy. If students reasonable effort to monitor the use encounter dangerous or inappropriate of this equipment to assure that information or messages, they should student use conforms to the mission notify the appropriate school authority. and goals of the district; and Internet Safety Instruction • Staff must make a reasonable effort to become familiar with the Internet All students will be educated about and to monitor, instruct, and assist cyber bullying awareness and response effectively. and about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other Network Security and Privacy individuals on email and/or on social Passwords are the first level of security for a networking sites and in chat rooms. Schools will make every effort to provide user account. System logins and accounts are to be used only by the authorized Internet Safety Instruction; however, in the absence of such instruction, students owner of the account, for authorized district are still expected to follow all Acceptable purposes. Students are responsible for all activity on their account and must not Use Procedures (AUP). Age appropriate training materials will be made available share their account password. to administration, staff, and families. These procedures are designed to safeguard network user accounts: Filtering and Monitoring Filtering software is used to block or filter access to visual depictions that are obscene and all child pornography in accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Other objectionable material could be filtered as identified by the superintendent or designee. • Change passwords according to district policy; • Do not use another user’s account; • Do not use personal wireless hotspot devices; • Do not connect personal smartphones, personal computers, • Filtering software is not 100% personal storage devices, or any effective. While filters make it more non-district device to the district’s difficult for objectionable material to networks; be received or accessed, filters are • Do not insert passwords into email or not a solution in themselves. Every other communications; user must take responsibility for his or her use of the network and Internet • If you write down your account password, keep it out of sight; and avoid objectionable sites; • Do not store passwords in a file • Any attempts to defeat or bypass the without encryption; district’s Internet filter or conceal Internet activity are prohibited: proxies, • Do not use the “remember password” https, special ports, modifications feature of Internet browsers; and to district browser settings, use of • Lock the screen or log off if leaving personal portable Wi-Fi devices, the computer. and any other techniques designed to evade filtering or enable the Student Data publication of inappropriate content; District staff must maintain the • Email inconsistent with the confidentiality of student data in educational mission of the district accordance with the Family Education will be considered SPAM and blocked Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). from entering district email boxes; Permission to publish any student work requires permission from the parent or guardian. Privacy The district network, computers, Internet, and use of email are not inherently secure or private. The district reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store, without prior notice, information about the content and usage of: • The network; • User files and disk space utilization; • User applications and bandwidth utilization; • User document files, folders and electronic communications; • Email; • Internet access; and, • Any and all information transmitted or received in connection with network and email use. The district reserves the right to disclose any electronic message to law enforcement officials or third parties as appropriate. All documents are subject to the public records disclosure laws of the state of Washington. Backup is made of all district staff email correspondence for purposes of public disclosure and disaster recovery. Copyright Downloading, copying, duplicating, and distributing software, music, sound files, movies, images, or other copyrighted materials without the specific written permission of the copyright owner is generally prohibited. However, the duplication and distribution of materials for educational purposes are permitted when such duplication and distribution fall within the Fair Use Doctrine of the United States Copyright Law (Title 17, USC) and content is cited appropriately. Discipline Violation of any of the conditions of use explained in the Student Use of Electronic Resources policy or in these Acceptable Use Procedures (AUP) could be cause for disciplinary action, up to and including revocation of network and computer access privileges, restitution, suspension or expulsion, and/or police report in accordance with District Student Discipline Policies and Procedures. 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet 15 LWSD | Contact Information School district staff members who can help answer any questions about the information in this Parent Information Booklet Volunteer Screening Public Records Requests School Closures & Emergency Preparedness Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Child Find Kathryn Reith, Director of Communications [email protected], 425-936-1342 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Matt Manobianco, Associate Superintendent [email protected], 425-936-1316 Meningococcal Disease Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Molly Houtchens, Health Services Supervisor [email protected], 425-936-1242 Accidents and Student Medical Insurance Scott Emry, Risk and Safety Manager [email protected], 425-936-1119 Asbestos Safety Pest Management Forrest Miller, Director of Support Services [email protected], 425-936-1108 Lake Washington School District #414 16250 N.E. 74th Street Redmond, WA 98052 425-936-1200 www.lwsd.org 16 2016–2017 Parent Information Booklet K-12th grade: 425-936-1201 Birth-Preschool: 425-936-2760 Stacey McCrath, Associate Director of Special Services [email protected], 425-936-1201 Electronic Resources – Internet Access, Email & School Sally Askman, Director of Technology [email protected], 425-936-1285 EEOC Notification Annual Nondiscrimination Notification Pat Fowler-Fung, Director of Human Resources [email protected], 425-936-1266 Title IX Matt Gillingham, Director of Student Services [email protected], 425-936-1289
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