BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY 2016-2017 HANDBOOK Mission: All students will be equipped with the skills to become life-long learners. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 12434 NE 60th Street Kirkland, WA 98033 Phone: 425-936-2550 Fax: 425-739-0607 http://www.lwsd.org/school/franklin 1 Jimmy Cho, Principal Email - [email protected] Emergency Numbers Police Department — 911 Fire Department — 911 Poison Control — 206-517-2350 Important Numbers Safe Arrival — 425-936-2550 (for absent or late students) Rose Hill Middle School — 425-936-2460 Lake Washington High — 425-936-1700 2 Franklin Elementary School Lake Washington School District 2016-2017 Please read and discuss the Student Handbook. It can be found online at www.lwsd.org/school/franklin (the handbook is located under the “For Parents” tab). Please complete one page for each child and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Feel free to make additional copies as needed. Copies will also be available in the office. We have read and discussed, and my children understand the Ben Franklin Elementary Procedures and Discipline Policy. Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________ Parents, please print: Your student’s name: ____________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ 3 Franklin Elementary School Lake Washington School District 2016-2017 Please read and discuss the Student Handbook. It can be found online at www.lwsd.org/school/franklin (the handbook is located under the “For Parents” tab). Please complete one page for each child and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Feel free to make additional copies as needed. Copies will also be available in the office. We have read and discussed, and my children understand the Ben Franklin Elementary Procedures and Discipline Policy. Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________ Parents, please print: Your student’s name: _____________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ 4 Franklin Elementary School Lake Washington School District 2016-2017 Please read and discuss the Student Handbook. It can be found online at www.lwsd.org/school/franklin (the handbook is located under the “For Parents” tab). Please complete one page for each child and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Feel free to make additional copies as needed. Copies will also be available in the office. We have read and discussed, and my children understand the Ben Franklin Elementary Procedures and Discipline Policy. Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________ Parents, please print: Your student’s name: _____________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ 5 Table of Contents Welcome/Calendar/Daily Schedule: Principal’s Welcome Letter…………………………………………………………… Lake Washington School District Calendar………………………………………... Ben Franklin School Calendar………………………………………….…………… Daily Schedule………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 7 Pg. 8 Pg. 9 Pg.10 Staff/PTSA: Office Staff/PTA……………………………………………………………………….. Classroom Teachers, Specialists, and Support Staff …………………………….. Pg. 11 Pg. 12 Ben Franklin Procedures/Guidelines: Communication, Curriculum Night, Conferences..…………………...……………. Textbooks Library Policy, Safe Arrival, Dismissal, Attendance Procedures.….... Vacations………………………………………………………………………… ……. Pre-approved Absence Form .………………………………………………… ……. Parking Lot Safety, ……………………………………………………………………. School Phone and Bus Pass, Medication ………………………………………….. Illness and Injury…………….……………………………………………………… ... Classroom Parties, Parent Visitation/Conferences.......…………………………… Volunteer Guidelines………………………………………………………………….. Lunch Program Procedures, Lunch Prices…………………………………………. Parent Emergency Information………………………………………………………. Pg. 14 Pg. 15 Pg. 16 Pg. 17 Pg. 18 Pg. 18 Pg. 19 Pg. 20 Pg. 21 Pg. 22 Pg. 23 Ben Franklin Expectations: Homework Policy……………………………………………………………………… Homework Responsibilities, Student Expectations……………………………….. Playground Policy …………………………………………………………………….. Student Behavior……………………………………………………………………… Franklin Elementary Referral Slip…………………………………………………… Franklin Elementary “Making It Right Plan”………………………………………… Leadership Habits……………………………………………………………………… Bus Conduct Policy…………………………………………………………………… Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters/Rollerblades……………………………………… Safety Patrol /Dress Code...…..……………………………………………..………. Lost and Found, Personal Electronics, Communication Guidelines. ..………….. Pg. 24 Pg. 25 Pg. 26 Pg. 27 Pg. 28 Pg. 29 Pg. 30 Pg. 31 Pg. 33 Pg. 34 Pg. 35 Lake Washington School District Information: Student Rights and Responsibilities……………………………………………. Pg. 36 6 Franklin Vision: Franklin educators, families and community collaborate to provide a nurturing environment that inspires students to reach rigorous yet attainable social and academic goals. Welcome Dear Franklin Parents and Students: Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Please take the time to carefully read the student handbook together as a family as it is full of important information regarding our school policies and rules. After reading it, please complete a signature page for each child (pages 3-5) and return it to your child’s teacher, indicating that you have read and understood our policies and rules. Be sure to sign and return a sheet for each of your children. The Franklin Staff is looking forward to another exciting year full of learning, fun, and new experiences. We believe in collaborating with all Franklin stakeholders to provide a nurturing and challenging environment at Benjamin Franklin Elementary. Our school mission is that all students will be equipped with the skills to be life-long learners and to be striving toward and reaching their fullest potential. We as a Franklin community are privileged to have the opportunity of working with our students and families in creating, maintaining, and growing this culture. We invite you to come to the school and be a part of our amazing learning environment and community. We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider volunteering as well. You make such a positive impact on students, learning, and our culture. You are such an important part of our community, we would love to have you participate in the various roles we have here at Benjamin Franklin. Volunteer time might include assisting with PTSA functions, working in the classrooms, reading with students, helping with class projects, aiding in the Health Room, and/or working in the library. Taking the time to stay connected as a community is a key component to building, maintaining, and growing a positive climate and environment. We encourage you to attend the various school night activities at Franklin. Please look at the Franklin website for more information on the many ways you can be involved. It truly is an honor to be given the privilege of serving as Franklin’s principal and I look forward to our continued partnership in the 2016-17 school year. Welcome to both our new and returning families. Let’s have another great school year! Sincerely, Jimmy Cho Principal 7 8 2016-2017 School Calendar (Dates subject to change) Feb 16, 17 September 1 First Day Packets & School Supplies 9:30 – 11:00 Kindergarten Orientation 12:301:30 September 1 Meet & Greet 2:00 - 3:00 September 6 September 6 September 15 Sept 19-22 September 21 First Day of School Back to School Tea 9:00 -10:00 Feb 23 Feb 2124 Feb 24 Curriculum Night: Details to follow Book Fair March 10 LEAP Day - No School March 16 PTA Board Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 PM March 23 Science Fair (tentative) Spring Break - No School August 29 September 29 September 29 Feb 20 Fall Family Night 6:00-8:30pm PTA General Membership Meeting 6-6:30pm PTA Board Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 pm Mid-Winter Break - No School President’s Day – No School PTA Board Meeting , 6:30 – 8:30 PM Dance Week Family Dance Night October 3-7 Walk to School/Safety Week April 3-7 April 1114 October 6 Vision and Hearing Screening April 13 Class Pictures October 14 October 17,18, 20 Picture Day (Individual) ½ Day Conferences, Noon dismissal April 20 International Night 6:30-8:00 April 27 PTA Board Meeting 6:30-8:30 PM October 21 LEAP Day - No School PTA Board Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 pm May 1-5 Staff Appreciation Week PTA General Membership Meeting October 27 October 1020 November 10 November 11 November 16 November 17 November 17 November 23 November 24-25 Outdoor Ed Fundraiser Veteran's Day Assembly Veteran’s Day – No School Picture Retakes PTA General Membership Meeting 6-6:30pm PTA Board Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 PM Half-Day - Dismissal at noon Thanksgiving Vacation - No School December 8 Dec. 19-Jan 2 PTA Board Meeting, Off-Site January 12 January 13 Family Game Night 6:30-8:30 PM MLK Assembly Martin Luther King Day - No School PTA Board Meeting 6:30-8:30 PM ½ Day Conferences, Noon Dismissal January 16 January 19 January 24, 26, 27 Winter Break - No School 9 Outdoor Education, Camp Seymour May 18 May 18 May 25 May 29 PTA Board Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 PM Volunteer Tea 9:00-10:00 AM Memorial Day - No School June 9 Pancake Breakfast 7:30-8:30 AM June 13 June 15 Field Day (alternate day is 15th) PTA Board Meeting – Off Site June 21 June 21 EOY Assembly Last Day - Dismissal at Noon 6-6:30pm Daily Schedule 8:55 First Bell-all students should be in their classroom lines 9:00 Second Bell: School Begins 10:20-10:35 Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Morning Recess 10:35-10:50 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Morning Recess 11:30 - 12:00 Recess: Kindergarten, 1st, and Primary Learning Center 12:00 - 12:20 Lunch Kindergarten, 1st, and Primary Learning Center 12:00 - 12:30 Recess 2nd, 3rd Grade 12:30 - 12:50 Lunch 2nd, 3rd Grade 12:30 - 1:00 Recess 4th, 5th Grade and Intermediate Learning Center 1:00 - 1:20 Lunch 4th, 5th Grade and Intermediate Learning Center 2:05 - 2:20 Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Afternoon Recess 2:20 – 2:35 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Afternoon Recess 3:30 School Ends (Mon, Tues, Thurs. Fri.) 2:00 School Ends (Wed.) 3:40 Buses Depart 10 PTA Executive Committee President Secretary Treasurer Emily Brown Liz Kane Maryam Hakimian Benjamin Franklin - Office Staff Principal Jimmy Cho [email protected] Associate Principal Ryan Scott [email protected] Office Staff Lori Neumann Ann Coon Office Manager Secretary/Registrar [email protected] [email protected] 11 Benjamin Franklin 2016-2017 Staff Staff Member Jimmy Cho Ryan Scott Lori Neumann Ann Coon Gina Guariz Laura Clark Rita Date Molly Bair Tricia Vigna Ashley Dugovich Heidi Jones Shahr Arfaeizadeh Emily Morgan Michelle Cody Emily Armstrong Becky Kjolso Robin Miller Kaitlyn Reynolds Chris Carter Katie Uppendahl Lori O'Brien Karen Kramer Kaley Repp Andrea Rulon Laurie Yarger Leigh Snyder Andy Arena Susan Miller Leann Clawson Megan Anderson David Sloan Corinne Jansen Margo Miller Heather Murphy Nicole Anderson Anna Wheeler Erin Eggert Jennifer Vandecar Bryn Sederholm Kristin Raffensperger Annette Fechenbach Position Principal Associate Principal Office Manager Secretary Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten 1st Grade 1st Grade 1st Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 2nd Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 3rd Grade 3rd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 5th Grade 5th Grade Primary Learning Center Intermediate Learning Center PE Itinerant PE Library Music Itinerant Music ELL Counselor Special Education Speech/Language (SLP) Speech/Language (SLP) Safety Net OT OT PT Nurse 12 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Location Office Rm 109 Office Office A101 A102 A103 A104 B104 B102 B103 B101 A202 A204 A203 A201 Rm 133 B201 A202 B204 B203 Portable 255 Portable 205 Portable 403 Rm 114 Rm 115 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Gym Gym Rm 117 Rm 129 Rm 129 Rm 131 Rm 109 Rm 116 111, 112 111, 112 Rm 130 111, 112 111, 112 111, 112 110 Amy Sager Dawn Sundene Kathy Nguyen Psychologist Lunch Cashier/ IA Instructional Assistant [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 110 A106 A106 Kathleen Sharp Kimberly Vining Kristin Jumper Kelly Warren Jamie Claypool Sandi Daiger Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant Para-Educator Para-Educator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] A106 A106 A106 A106 Rm 116 Kay Boyer Para-Educator [email protected] Sally Kelly Para-Educator [email protected] Susan Knight Para-Educator [email protected] Nadia Kolomiyets Para-Educator [email protected] Joyce Lum Para-Educator [email protected] Barbara Mercer Para-Educator [email protected] Max Bunnell Para-Educator [email protected] Theng Keo Sophon Kim Dulce Acuna Head Custodian Night Custodian Cook [email protected] [email protected] N/A 13 Learning Center Learning Center Learning Center Learning Center Learning Center Learning Center Learning Center Learning Center 126 126 Kitchen Communication The following methods give our parents updated information about classroom activities, curriculum and special events: Teacher newsletters (sent electronically) Weekly Update: The PTA sends a weekly electronic newsletter with information about upcoming school, district and PTA events. Please be sure to sign up for this email on our school website. Same-day Event Reminder: Families will receive an email the day of important events. Franklin Website (www.lwsd.org/school/franklin) Franklin PTA Website (www.mybenfranklinpta.org) Franklin Reader Board School Messenger is an automated phone service that the district will use for important information. eTVs (located in main foyer and commons) Curriculum Night Curriculum night gives teachers and parents an opportunity to meet each other. Teachers provide an outline of the curriculum and expectations for the school year. September 15, 2016 Please see Weekly Update for details Conference Weeks Student-led conferences provide time for students and parents to meet with teachers to discuss academic and social goals and progress. Parents are welcome to request additional conferences at any time. Goal-setting Conferences Student-led Conferences October 17, 18, 20 January 24, 26, 27 Teachers will send home appointment notices prior to conference week. Textbooks Students are responsible for the proper care of textbooks and must pay for lost or damaged books. Fines for damaged textbooks will be levied in accordance with the amount of damage. In cases where the damage is so extensive as to render the book unusable, the full price will be collected, since the book will need to be replaced. Each student shall return all textbooks issued when leaving the school, or at the end of the school year. 14 Franklin Library Overdue Policy 1. Students will be given overdue slips during their scheduled library times. In addition, 4th-5th grades have access to their own library accounts and may view checkouts at any time. 2. Items missing 30+ days will stop checkouts and affect library grades; however, parent/guardians may contact the librarian (phone, email, or note) to acknowledge that a thorough search has been made. The item will then be moved to a ‘lost item’ status, and enable checkouts to resume. 3. Formal fines (via email or snail mail) for lost items will be issued and collected in January and June. 4. Should the item(s) be found, refunds will be generated on or about the 10 th of each month, January through June. *No refunds will be given for items costing $6 or less, or for items returned after the last day of school. 5. Report cards will not be released for students with outstanding fines. Safe Arrival, Dismissal, and Attendance Procedures Please call the school office if your child will be absent or arriving late. We have an answering machine, so you may call at any time. Leave your child’s name, grade, and teacher’s name along with a message stating whether your child will be absent or late. Arrival: Students should come to school no earlier than 8:45 a.m. as there is no supervision until this time. Students go directly to their outside classroom line (by 8:55) and enter the classroom after the first bell. If a child arrives late but prior to 9:05, they should go directly to the classroom. After 9:05 a.m., they must stop by the office for a class Admit Slip. Please note, students are still marked tardy if they arrive in the classroom after 9:00 a.m. Students are to remain on the school grounds during the school day. Dismissal: School ends each day at 3:30 p.m. Students not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will come to the office to wait for their parent to pick them up as there is no outside supervision after this time. PLEASE NOTE: The office closes at 4:00. Please remember, all adults need to wait outside. No adults should be in hallways or shared spaces before or after school unless they have checked in at the office and have a visible visitor’s badge. This helps keep our children safe. We understand that, on occasion, emergencies and doctor appointments may require you to have your child dismissed before the end of school at 3:30 p.m. Parents must come in before 3:15 to pick up their children. Due to an enormous number of classroom interruptions, we will not call the classrooms after 3:15 p.m. Parents must come into the office to sign their child out for early dismissals. Students cannot wait outside for parents to drive by. If someone other than a parent/guardian will be signing the child out from school, please send a signed authorization to the office that morning. We discourage signing out your child early on a regular basis because of the disruption it causes both in the learning classroom environment and the office. We recognize that this will, at times, be unavoidable. Tardy/Attendance District Policy: Being in school every day, on-time, is a critical factor in your student’s learning and success. Because of this, and according to state law, we monitor every student’s attendance daily and take the following steps when your student misses school: 1. After one unexcused absence in one month, the school will inform families in writing or by phone of potential consequences of continued absences. 2. After five absences (excused or unexcused) in one month, the school will schedule a conference with the family and take steps to reduce absences. If the school received and approved prior notice of absences before they occurred (see pre-approved absence form on page 17; or a doctor’s note) a conference will not be necessary. We understand there are many reasons a student may be tardy, but the morning routine in the classroom helps students have a positive, productive start to the day. The main office will write tardy/admit slips beginning at 9:05 a.m. per the wall clocks. Administration will review a monthly report for tardiness issues. If tardiness or absenteeism continues to be an issue, a letter will be sent requesting a meeting with the LWSD BECCA representative, parent, student and administration. There may be some exceptions to this based on individual student situations and circumstances. 15 Vacation Policy Family vacations are special times, but we ask that you please consult the school calendar when making your vacation plans. Classroom attendance is positively related to student achievement. We cannot duplicate what is learned in the classroom by only providing written make- up work. Often written work is practice or an extension of what is taught and discussed during the lesson in class. Those assignments that can be completed outside the classroom environment will be accumulated and saved by the teacher for your student. Upon return, the student will be asked to complete them at home with parental assistance. Although every effort will be made to see that your child gains the needed learning, teachers are not required to assemble packets for such absences. The Washington attendance law, the BECCA bill, http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/rptfiles/BeccaTruancyES.pdf requires students by law to be in school. This law can apply to elementary school aged students when they are excessively absent even if they are excused. Washington State law requires that all children from age 8 to 17 attend school. This law also applies to children ages 6 and 7 if the parent enrolls the child in public school. Regular attendance is a major factor in determining a child’s success in school and helping them to perform well academically. Although missed assignments can be made up, nothing can replace valuable in-class instruction. We understand that there can be the occasional vacation and/or circumstance that takes students out of school, but we ask that you think about the repercussions of students missing this time and instruction in class. When students are not in school, they miss valuable instruction. Missed assignments may be provided following the absence for completion with parent support. Teachers are not expected to create additional assignments or remedial instruction for students who miss school as a result of vacation scheduled during school time. 16 Franklin Elementary School Pre-Approved Absence Form Submit to the office at least five school days prior to the requested absence dates We recognize there are many reasons why a family may choose to take their student out of school; however, students cannot maximize their educational experience when they are absent. A significant amount of teaching and learning takes place during class time and cannot be duplicated at home. Family vacations must be pre-arranged in order to be considered excused. The pre-arranged absence form must be completed at least five s c hool days prior to the absence. Failure to follow the procedures will result in the absence being reported as u nexcused. Student Name(s) Beginning Date of Absence: Teacher Grade Date Student Will Return: Reason for Absence: I have read the policy above and I understand my child will miss aware that by missing this many school days, my child may: days of classroom instruction. I am miss newly introduced concepts and skills in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and other content areas miss activities, projects and classroom events that cannot be made up need extra support at home with assignments upon returning from the absence need to re-learn established or learn new classroom policies and procedures not be provided assignment in advance of their absence make up assignments/projects as decided by the classroom teacher upon return It is the family’s responsibility to contact the teacher(s) about the assignments upon returning. All assignments that are assigned prior to leaving for vacation must be completed and turned in upon student’s return. Parent Signature: Date: Reminder: According to district policy your child is automatically un-enrolled from Franklin after 20 consecutive school days missed and needs to be re-enrolled upon your return. We make every effort to place your child back in the same classroom, but this cannot be guaranteed. Extended absence does have ramifications for students here on variances as well as those who attend special programs. Principal Signature: Date: 17 Parking Lot Safety Car pick-up and drop-off: Drivers should make sure to obey posted speed limits and to watch for students when arriving and leaving school. If you are going to be dropping off or picking up a student(s), only use the yellow DROPOFF/PICK-UP zone where student patrols will be directing traffic. This is a NO PARKING zone before school (8:30 – 9:00 a.m.) and after school (3:15 – 4:40 p.m.). Do not let students enter or leave the car in any space other than the drop off area, and ALWAYS from the curb side of the vehicle; the safety of students is our primary concern. If students need parent assistance getting out of the car, please park the car. It is unsafe for parents to get out of the car in the drop-off/pick-up zone. Please continue to pull forward as space allows when loading or unloading students to help ease congestion. Remember that you are a role model for students who are watching you. Parking lot safety (walking): Parents and students must use cross walks that are manned by student patrols. Please refrain from jay walking at all times. Students who would like to ride bicycles to school must be in at least 4 th grade and complete the “application to ride my bike to school” form located in the office. Students with bicycles must walk their bikes and use normal walking procedures while on school grounds and they must secure their bike in the bike rack provided. Carpool Safety: Safety must be the first concern of the driver. The driver has the responsibility for making and enforcing safety rules in the car. Drivers are expected to follow Washington State recommendations for child booster seats. Drivers are also required to follow laws pertaining to distracted driving. Please contact the affected parties in the event of changes in carpooling. Thank you for joining us in our efforts to keep your children safe! School Phone and Bus Pass To alleviate classroom interruptions and protect learning, students are not called to the phone. Urgent messages will be communicated to them. Please discuss after-school arrangements (going home with a friend, riding the bus, etc.) before your child comes to school. A written note from a parent/guardian is required if your child is to ride the bus home with another student. This should be brought to the office or given to the teacher before noon to receive the appropriate Bus Pass for the driver. Health Room/Medication Following are the Lake Washington School District procedures for administering medication. All medications will be administered in the schools between 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. daily. If your child has a life-threatening health condition, you must supply the required emergency medication, health care provider orders, an individual health plan, and any necessary supplies on or before the first day of school. Your child will not be able to attend school until the requirements are met. District nurses are assigned to multiple schools and are not assigned to a specific campus. If a student feels ill during the school day, the teacher may give permission for the student to call a parent to arrange for transportation home. Parents should inform the school, using an orange Nurse Alert form, if a student has a life threatening illness, infectious disease, or serious allergy. The Lake Washington School District’s medication policy states that medication given at school must be doctor prescribed and needed in the event of a life-threatening situation. A LWSD medication form must be filled out for all medications at school. Students may not medicate themselves (this includes cough drops and overthe counter medication). If your child is currently taking daily medication, please arrange to have your child take it before school begins. Medication prescribed for three times/day should be taken before school, after school, and before bedtime when at all possible. Should medication need to be administered at school, parents must have their child’s physician sign the LWSD medication form (#4023); provide a separate prescription pharmacy bottle labeled by the pharmacist (handwritten labels will not be accepted); bring the pharmacy bottle with the exact amount of medication needed for the 18 designated time period (no more than one month at a time) to school at least two days prior to administration; and must pick up any unused medication (i.e. Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc.) by the last day of school. A second, empty prescription bottle with the appropriate label must be provided for use in the event of a school field trip occurring at the time medication is to be given. A Note from a LWSD Nurse: Most schools in our state have lice from time to time. It is a very common problem. A few tips and reminders: *Lice do not spread disease; they cannot jump or fly from head to head. *Lice can be spread by sharing coats, brushes, hats, combs, hoodies, AND by touching heads during hugs. *Young children are more likely to get lice because they hug and stay close to each other frequently. *Lice can also be contracted by resting heads against any object that other heads have rested on: movie theater seats, bus seats, airplane seats, sofas, car seats, etc. *In the classroom and the home it is helpful to keep coats isolated, not piled on top of each other. *To treat lice you must use a lice shampoo and then make sure that all the eggs (nits) are removed or they can hatch and start the problem over again. Some families prefer to use "natural" products. The most important task is removing ALL the nits. *To make sure your home is lice-free all bedding must be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer. *All stuffed animals should be bagged up for two weeks. *Scrub all brushes and combs. *Check your childrens' heads routinely every week, just as you check ears and hands and homework! A child with lice does NOT come from a dirty or neglected home. ANYONE can get lice. The best way to prevent lice outbreaks is to check your children's heads AND teach them to avoid sharing articles of clothing and brushes. If you would like more information or suggestions, and see pictures of lice and nits, there is an abundance of online help available from King County Public Health Dept. ~Valerie Martin, RN, BSN – LWSD School Nurse Illness and Injury Any illness or injury will be reported to the classroom teacher or recess supervisor, who will then have the student report to the office. Parents will be called at the discretion of the office staff. Students who have a head injury at school will be wearing a wrist band. This is to identify them to bus drivers, specialists, and playground supervisors as having some type of head injury. Parents will be notified of the child’s head injury. Good attendance is encouraged for academic learning and for developing good habits for the future as a working adult. However, if your child is ill, allow him or her to remain home until the illness has run its course. A measure we use to determine illness is a temperature of 100 degrees or above, or sub normal temperature. If this happens to a child at school, a parent or guardian will be notified. Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Similarly, please keep your children home for 24 hours if they have vomited. Be sure your child’s emergency card is up-dated in the office. Students cannot be released to anyone unless they are listed on the emergency card. Children sent home: In case of injury or illness, every effort will be made to contact parents or a family doctor. In the event of a serious accident we will call for an aid car to take the child to the nearest emergency room. Classroom parties, rewards, and/or incentives (Food provided to students, other than through the school breakfast/lunch program or through competitive food sales, include foods provided for school sponsored parties, events, rewards, and/or incentives.) 19 Such foods shall comply with the restrictions for food sales, except that occasional school sponsored class parties and celebrations or school-wide events shall be exempt from the LWSD guidelines, however, providing healthful options is strongly encouraged. No more than three such exceptions shall take place in a given school year. Celebration treats (ie birthdays/holidays) may not be brought to the cafeteria. Treats will be allowed in the classroom only at the teacher’s discretion. Some teachers may choose to not allow birthday treats. School staff, parent organizations and families will be asked to consider nutrition when food products are provided in classroom settings for celebrations, rewards or as fund-raising incentives. Healthy food or non-food choices should be considered as an alternative. If snack foods are provided, students of any parent not wishing their child to receive a food reward or incentive should be provided a suitable alternative. Parent Visitation/Conferences Every adult who does not work in a school building must sign in, and all adults must wear an identifying badge. Please make sure you sign in at the main office when you visit our school and sign out when you leave. Franklin teachers view the education of students as a partnership between parents and teachers. There will be times when parents have questions or concerns that require a parent/teacher conference. If you would like to speak with a teacher, please contact them directly to set up a time that is convenient for both parties. In accordance with Lake Washington School District policy, all classroom visitations and conferences must be set up with teachers in advance. Unexpected visits before, during, or after school can be a disruption to student learning. Normal sign-in procedures must be followed when visiting for a conference with your child’s teacher: all visitors must sign in at the office and wear a visitor badge/sticker. Volunteer Guidelines Additional volunteer information may be found at: www.lwsd.org/For-Community/Volunteers *Parents and guests are not allowed on the playground unless they are in a supervisory role. If you would like to help supervise on the playground or in the health room during recess, please contact the Office Manager. Volunteers who are committed to helping students be successful are important members of the school team. These individuals are essential to bringing the outside world to the school. Students need contact with individuals who can share experiences and bring other perspectives into the classroom. They need adults who can guide them through the learning process. Working closely with the classroom teacher and school staff includes: • Following the direction of a school staff member • Accepting direction and suggestions from teachers • Respecting the privacy of teachers/students by not discussing school matters away from the building • Understanding that evaluation of a student’s learning can only be done by the teacher • Committing to working in a classroom to support and improve education for all students • Seeking help from the teacher when you need additional information or instruction • Sharing ideas and constructive comments with the teacher • Acknowledging that teachers are responsible for discipline in the classroom • Referring to the classroom teacher or regular school staff member for final solution of any student problem which arises, whether of an instructional, medical or operational nature Enjoy working with students by: • Finding ways to establish a good rapport with students • Providing help and assistance without doing the work for students • Showing a genuine interest in each student 20 • Accepting each student and encouraging the best from him or her • Using patience and kindness Volunteer Expectations • Be an approved volunteer • Sign in and out at the office and always wear an ID badge while on school grounds • Wear professional attire • Show respect for all staff and students • Share concerns regarding students with the school staff only • If you cannot make your scheduled volunteer time, please call the school so the teacher and students will know you will not be there. • Please do not bring younger children to the school during your volunteer hours. • Please turn off your cell phone while you are volunteering in the classroom and refrain from making personal calls or texting while on the school campus. When you are working in the school, you have the authority and responsibility for helping students learn and work together cooperatively. Please be available to help them figure out problems they may be having. 1. No alcohol, controlled substances or tobacco will be consumed or used on school grounds or when attending school outings with students. 2. Volunteers may act immediately on judgments of student safety. 3. Volunteers are encouraged to ask for direction, clarification or assistance from staff. 4. Volunteers should wait until class time is over to discuss concerns about their child/program. 5. Volunteers in the building during school time should refrain from conversing with each other in a way that might disrupt classroom activity. 6. When visiting classrooms, volunteers are urged to actively assist students or to participate in activities as a learner. 7. Volunteers should not discuss other student issues regarding behavior or academics in or outside of school. Tips for Parents: 1. Respect the child’s right to privacy. As a guest in the lives of children and their families, confidentiality is expected at all times. 2. Let the child know that you care. All children like to feel special. 3. Be a good role model. Children will be looking up to you and learning from you. When you demonstrate positive behaviors they will follow your lead! Volunteering is a privilege, not a right. All volunteers serve at the sole discretion of the building principal, volunteer coordinator or teacher. Permission to volunteer in a school may be revoked at any time by the building principal or the district Volunteer Coordinator. 21 Lunch Program Procedures The lunch program is restricted by law from loaning food service money carrying debt; however, children do occasionally forget their lunch or money. In this instance emergency lunches will be given for the first two times and are to be paid back the next day. We cannot allow the buildup of negative accounts. After two emergency lunches, children will be allowed selections from the salad bar until the account is paid. If you have an e-mail address, please include it on your student’s emergency card and account information will be sent directly to your address as time allows. You may also contact Dawn Sundene at [email protected] regarding account balances or other questions you may have. The LWSD Food Services Department may be reached at 425-936-1393. Free and reduced lunches are available through the federally supported National School Lunch Program to all students unable to pay the full price. Information regarding free and reduced price lunches is included in the first-day packet or may be obtained from our registration secretary. Lunch Prices The following are lunch prices for the 2016-2017 school year: Individual student lunch: $2.75 Individual student milk: .50 Adult Lunches $3.75 You are encouraged to deposit money into an account for lunch and/or milk. Students with an account take their card, drop it in a basket and get their food. The LWSD Food Services department has an automated phone system that alerts parents to low or negative account balances. The Franklin cashier will contact families regarding low lunch balances as time allows. Ultimately it is the parent’s responsibility to keep track of student accounts. Menus will be sent home with students at the beginning of each month. We will continue our Kids’ Way Cafe using student helpers during lunch. Students that help will receive a free lunch on the day they serve. Teachers select interested participants to be lunch helpers and classrooms rotate monthly. You may make deposits to lunch accounts by: 1. Sending a check or cash to school in an envelope. Clearly indicate your child's name on the check. One check is fine for multiple siblings; please make a note on the memo line as to how the amount should be split. 2. Calling Food Services at 425.936-1393 and using a VISA or Mastercard to charge a deposit. 3. Using the Lake Washington School District website (www.lwsd.org) and using Parent Access to charge a deposit. Please be sure to click on the “pay now” button and write down the subsequent transaction number! 4. Using the Automatic Deposit form found in the first day packet (and on lwsd.org) to establish automatic withdrawals from your checking account. Please note – these take place on or about the 6th of each month. Lunchroom Plan Expectations Low voices Stay in seat Clean your area Enter and exit through designated doors Encouragement Praise, smile, hugs, high five’s 22 Parent Emergency Information The staff at Ben Franklin takes our responsibility for keeping your children safe and secure very seriously. If an emergency occurs that requires the school to close early, such as a snowstorm or a windstorm, or requires us to evacuate the school building, such as a fire or earthquake, detailed plans are in place to care for students and reunite them with their parents as quickly as possible. As a parent, there are things you can do to help us in this effort in the event of an emergency. The most important thing you can do for your children is to stay calm. Please review this information and share it with any person that you have authorized to pick up your child in the event of an emergency. After an Emergency Do not call the school; there are district procedures for informing the public via radio and television. The parking lot will be closed off to allow access only for emergency vehicles. Do not block the entrance to the parking lot. If you live nearby, please walk to reduce traffic congestion. If you drive, please be courteous, and park where there is space. If it is a city-wide emergency, it may be safest for you to remain where you are. Roads and bridges may be damaged and power lines may be down. Please use your judgment and remember the school has a detailed plan in place to care for your children until you are able to reach them. Be sure to bring your picture I.D. with you to the school. We are required to identify each individual picking up a child. Pick-Up Procedures If the emergency is one in which we have not had to evacuate the school building, enter the school through the main entrance by the office and follow the instructions you will receive there. Please do not enter the school building by any other doors. If the emergency is one in which we have evacuated the school building, please follow the procedure outlined below. If you are already at the school or arrive before things are set up, it is VERY important that you do not leave without signing out your children. The Parent Check-in is located along the fence by the bus circle. Please show your picture ID and sign a Student Release Form for each child you are authorized to pick up. If you are arriving at the school via the wooded area in the back you must walk around to the front of the school, as there is only one Parent Check-in. After you have signed a Student Release Form for each child, you will proceed to the Student Pick-up area. A runner will locate your children and bring them to the Student Pick-up area to be reunited with you. A school representative will verify your identification and release the children to your care. Please note that your children will have a mark on their hand indicating that they are being released into a parent’s care. The map below shows the location of the Parent Check-in and Student Pick-up areas on the school grounds. The children will be in the Student Release area. There will be staff members with the children at all times and the school has emergency supplies to care for them. 23 Volunteering During Emergencies If there is a need for additional volunteers to assist our staff in an emergency situation we will activate a volunteer area where parents can go to sign up for volunteer tasks. Your children will remain with the other students and be notified that you are volunteering; you will also get confirmation that they are OK before you begin your volunteer tasks. When you are finished volunteering, please sign out and fill out a Student Release form for each child. Homework Policy Purpose of Homework At Ben Franklin Elementary we believe homework reinforces and extends learning beyond the classroom. Homework also builds study skills and work habits – foundations for lifelong learning. Homework Time Guidelines The amount of homework varies from grade level to grade level and from day to day. It usually increases as a student progresses to higher grades. The following are general LWSD guidelines: 1st and 2nd grade Approximately 10 - 30 minutes each evening, Monday through Thursday. 3rd and 4th grade Approximately 30 - 45 minutes each evening, Monday through Thursday. 5th grade Approximately 45 - 60 minutes each evening, Monday through Thursday. This may include additional work on longrange projects or extra reading. No homework assignment? You may want to spend that homework time practicing spelling words, reviewing math facts, playing games, building, cooking, reading, journal writing, or working on a project. 24 Types of Homework There are many different types of homework that strengthen, enrich, and expand your child’s learning. The following categories are types of homework most frequently assigned at Ben Franklin Elementary: Practice/Drill Homework Students review and practice skills to master and retain learning. Examples: Spelling, silent reading, reading aloud to a parent, math fact drills, and practice games. Preparation Homework Students prepare for upcoming instruction or activities. Examples: Reading ahead in a text, taking notes, surveying to collect data for an upcoming unit, completing prewriting assignments, completing unfinished work, and gathering materials related to a topic. Long Range Homework Students work on projects that require them to integrate skills and content over several days or weeks. Examples: Researching, revising and editing a report, writing a final copy of a report or developing a presentation. Creative Homework Students integrate skills while working on a creative project. Examples: Creating a model, writing a play or poem, rehearsing for a performance, designing a game, illustrating a book, creating a poster. Homework Responsibilities Students, parents, and teachers share responsibility for homework. By working together, communicating clearly, and following through on our responsibilities, we help students gain the most from their homework experiences. Student Responsibilities o Get homework assignment o Take homework home o Complete homework to classroom standards o Return homework on time Parent Responsibilities o Provide quiet workplace o Establish consistent homework time o Sign and return paperwork on time o Review student work, corrected work o Read information sent home regarding curriculum and homework o Review/discuss homework and corrected work o Communicate questions, concerns, or kudos to child and teacher Teacher Responsibilities o Inform parents of classroom homework standards and policy o Establish clear and consistent homework routines o Teach students how to work to classroom standards o Assign appropriate and purposeful homework o Correct, record, and return homework in a timely manner where applicable o Communicate questions, concerns, or kudos to student and parents 25 Benjamin Franklin Elementary - Playground Policy Students are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors while on the playground. This means doing the following: Use kind words and manners: Respecting the feelings of others at all times. Using encouraging words during play (i.e. good job, nice play, etc.). Be Responsible for your actions: Reporting all incidents to playground supervisors and following supervisor directions. Walking back to your classroom line immediately when the bell rings. Playing within playground boundaries (the wooded area, underneath the stairwells and inside the building are off limits). Playing away from classroom windows, portables, and any P.E. equipment set up for class use. Think Win-Win: Playing fairly. Trying to include all others in games and activities. Respect yourself, others and the environment: Keeping your hands and feet to yourselves and abstaining from fighting, wrestling, tripping, and/or other rough play. For instance: playing touch football only (tackling is an unsafe activity). Respecting nature: Do not throw objects such as (but not limited to) rocks, sticks, pinecones or snowballs. Also, no digging holes in the playground. Digging is limited to the designated sandbox area. Only eating food during school sponsored activities (i.e. popcorn day) Wearing appropriate clothing for the various weather conditions (i.e. hats, rain gear, closed-toed shoes). TIP: write your student’s name inside outerwear. Using approved playground equipment appropriately: ○ Sharing playground equipment. ○ Using equipment for its intended purpose. ○ Carrying play equipment safely and return all equipment when the bell rings ○ Only use Franklin provided playground equipment that is stored in a central location ○ Electronic and personal playground equipment are not permitted at school during recess (i.e. IPods, cell phones, Nintendo DS’s, Bakugan toys, Pokemon, etc.). 1st time a student brings equipment from home, it will be collected and then sent home at the end of the day 2nd time a student brings equipment from home, the parent will need to pick it up from the school 3rd time a student brings equipment from home, the student and parents/guardians will meet with administration to discuss the issue. o Using sports equipment in the appropriate areas (ex: basketball at hoops, etc.). 26 Student Behavior Classroom Management At Ben Franklin Elementary, every classroom teacher has a Classroom Management Plan. Each teacher will have a clear and specific plan that is consistently followed and clearly articulated to both students and parents. Plans must include positive reinforcement, supportive corrective actions, and consequences. Disagreements between students will be resolved using a problem solving and reflective method and assistance from an adult. The goal of the management system is to change student misbehavior into appropriate behavior. In the event a student should fail to respond positively to the behavioral expectations, the following process will be used: Consequences First Offense (Goal: To provide the child an opportunity to correct the problem on his/her own.) ○ A component of classroom management system ○ Warning/discussion and learning outcome ○ Redirect Student: Teach correct behavior, support student, provide feedback to student. Second/Third Offense (Goal: For parent, teacher and child to work together to correct behavior.) ○ A component of classroom management system ○ Communication between teacher, parent and student ○ Redirect Student: Teach correct behavior, support student, provide feedback to student. ○ Student reflects on behavior choices: Completes a Making It Right Plan. ○ Possible behavior plan ○ Possible consequences Habitual Offense/Serious Offense (Goal: For student, with direction and support of the teacher, parent, and/or principal to develop a plan to correct the behavior.) ○ Student will talk with the principal if necessary ○ Staff will decide if behavior contract is necessary ○ Franklin Referral Slip will be sent home by teacher or principal ○ Consequences ○ Student, parent(s)/guardian, teacher, and administrator(s) will meet to work together toward creating an action plan to support the student Recess Referral (Goal: For recess monitors to communicate misbehavior of student to the office or teacher to be able to correct the behavior) ○ If a student misbehaves at recess, a recess referral will be completed and sent to teacher to communicate the offense. Teacher will decide which action to take depending on specific situation and prior offenses. ○ Severe behavior will result in recess referral to the office. Principal will proceed with disciplinary actions. Severe Clause ○ Behaviors that are severe in nature will result in more immediate disciplinary action. Administrators will communicate with the parents/guardians directly. Behaviors that will not be tolerated include by way of example and without limitation, may be determined to be disruptive, dangerous, or unruly: Inappropriate physical contact intended or likely to hurt, distract, or annoy others, such as hitting, biting, pushing, shoving, poking, pinching, or grabbing. Inappropriate verbal conduct or behavior that may constitute harassment of any kind. Repeated or extreme inappropriate verbal conduct likely to disrupt the educational environment, particularly when others are talking (i.e.:, lecture by teacher, response by other student, presentation by visitor) or during any time during the school day. Bullying: continual verbal or physical harassment 27 Bringing inappropriate objects to school (i.e.: toy guns, weapons) Throwing any object, particularly ones likely to cause harm or damage to person or property. Intimidating or inciting other students to act inappropriately or to disobey the teacher, staff, school or class rules, without limitation. A repeated pattern of loud, obnoxious or outrageous behavior that interferes with the classroom learning environment. Disruption and intimidation caused by gang or group symbols, gestures or posturing. Franklin Elementary Referral Slip Student Name:_________________________________ Date:_______________ Teacher:__________________ Referred by: ______________________ Willful Disobedience Disruption of Learning Pushing, Kicking or hitting Bullying Profanity Disrespectful Behavior Other :________________ Incident information: Further Actions: Conference Behavior Contract Referral Number: ____ Staff Member Signature:_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________ Comments: White: Parent Yellow: Teacher 28 Pink: Office Making it Right Plan 1. What did you do? Be specific. Explain what you did. Start with “I.” Tell me later about what the other students did. 2. What was wrong with that behavior? Whom did you hurt? How do you know you hurt this person? What rule did you break? How did you make others feel? 3. What problem were you trying to solve? Did you want something? Did you want to be left alone? Were you trying to have fun? Were you mad? 4. Next time you have this problem, how will you solve it without hurting anyone or breaking any rules? Choose 1 or more leadership habits to help you solve this problem now and in the future. 29 Dear Franklin Eagles, Franklin Elementary is focusing on seven great habits as an introduction to personal leadership. We believe that all students have the capacity to lead in their own lives and affect those around them by making positive choices. The habits and activities help students to learn practical character and life skills that will lead to positive choices. As students learn these habits, we will also teach families about these habits. Our goal is to continue to foster a positive Franklin culture, develop student leaders and help students become responsible, accountable and demonstrate mutual respect for one another. We will learn about the 7 Habits together: 1. Be Proactive: I am in charge of me. I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing even when no one is looking. 2. Begin with the End in Mind: I plan ahead and set goals. I am an important part of my classroom. I look for ways to contribute to my class and school. 3. Put First Things First: I spend my time on the things that are most important. I say “no” to things that I should not do. I make a schedule and follow my plan. 4. Think Win-Win: I think about what I want and balance that with the consideration for what others want. I look for solutions where everybody wins. 5. Seek First to Understand and Then Be Understood: I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings and I try to see things from their point of view. I am confident in voicing my ideas, too. 6. Synergize: I know that by working together, we can create better solutions than any one of us can alone. 7. Sharpen the Saw: I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I learn in many different places, I spend time with my family and I help others. I live a balanced life. We look forward to this adventure with you! 30 Bus Conduct Policy Lake Washington School District’s school bus conduct policy and rules are in accordance with Washington State WAC’s and RCW’s, all of which will be enforced whether or not they are included in the following regulations. These regulations are designed to assure every student safe transportation to and from school and school sponsored activities. Violation of these rules may be sufficient reason to discontinue bus-riding privileges for the student involved, and in certain cases could cause suspension from school. The bus driver has authority and responsibility for the behavior of passengers using school district transportation. Teachers, coaches, other certified staff members, or chaperones assigned to accompany students on buses have primary responsibility for the behavior of students in charge. However, the bus driver shall have final authority and responsibility. Safety Rules and Regulations for Riding a School Bus Cooperate and obey the driver at all times. Be courteous, use no profane language-spoken, written, or gestured. Students must ride their regularly assigned buses at all times unless written permission has been granted by the school office. Each student may be assigned a seat in which they must be seated at all times. Food or beverage must not be consumed on the bus except by permission of the driver. Tobacco, alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances and paraphernalia are prohibited. Objects that are dangerous or that may cause injury to another person are strictly prohibited from being brought on the school bus. Please see RCW9.41.250 for definition. Windows may be opened 6 inches. However, the driver may require the windows be closed at his/her discretion. Students must keep their head, hands, feet, and belongings inside the bus at all times. Animals (except official service dogs) are prohibited from being transported on the bus. Belongings of students must be kept out of the aisle. Students must be seated and remain seated while the bus is starting, stopping, or otherwise in motion. Students must enter and exit the bus safely, crossing only in front of the bus and only with the consent of the driver. Rules of Conduct at the Bus Stop Students should not stand or play on the roadway while waiting for the bus. Students should arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled bus time. Students should wait to board the bus in an orderly manner. Students should respect private property while waiting for the bus. Lake Washington School District policy specific to human dignity, harassment, and sexual harassment apply when students are awaiting the arrival of the school bus. Supervision of elementary students at the bus stop is the responsibility of parents. Penalties for Conduct at the Bus Stop All school and district rules for student conduct apply at bus stops, on the bus, and on the way to and from school. Violations will be subject to school consequences, including detention, suspension and /or expulsion. Penalties for Infractions of Established Bus Rules Student misconduct on the bus or at the bus stop is sufficient reason to discontinue bus transportation privileges to those students involved. Infractions accumulate for the duration of the school year and may include any combination of the following: 31 1st Infraction-Warning or detention. A bus riding suspension may occur if the incident is considered a serious offense*. Procedure: A meeting may be called with the driver, school administration, and parents/guardian to discuss the incident and determine corrective measures. If the incident presents immediate danger to the student or others, assigned seating, alternative transportation and/or suspension may be possible. Repeat Infractions- Warning or detention. A conference with parent/guardian and/or bus driver will be held. A bus riding suspension may occur if the incident is considered a serious offense*. Procedure: A meeting with the driver and/or school administration, special education services, and parents/guardian will be held. The IEP may be reviewed and updated. Suspension of transportation services, change of bus route, assignment of a monitor, alternative transportation, and counseling may be considered as action required. *Serious Offense: May result in immediate suspension of bus-riding privileges for the balance of the school year. (Weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, harassment/bullying, or fighting while on the bus or at the bus stop are serious infractions.) Suspension will begin at the beginning of the next school day after the misconduct has occurred. In other words, the student transported to school may be returned to his/her regular stop. Students may resume their bus riding privileges as soon as all disciplinary obligations have been met. Appeal Procedure Parents/guardians of student who wish to appeal a bus suspension may submit a request to the school administration. Emergency Evacuations Every child who rides a school bus should know what to do if it ever becomes necessary to evacuate the bus quickly and safely. Usually students remain on the bus during an emergency; however, two situations do require the bus to be evacuated: Fire or Danger of Fire A bus should be stopped and evacuated immediately if the engine or any portion of the bus is on fire. Passengers should move a distance of 100 feet or more from the bus and remain there until the driver of the bus has determined that no danger remains. Being near an existing fire and unable to move the bus away, or near the presence of gasoline or other combustible materials should be considered as “danger of fire,” and students should be evacuated. Unsafe Position In the event a bus is stopped due to an accident, mechanical failure, or road conditions, it must be determined, immediately, whether it is safer for passengers to remain in the bus or to evacuate. The bus must be evacuated if the final stopping point is in the path of a train or adjacent to any railroad tracks. Emergency Exit Procedures In compliance with WAC 392-145-040 One emergency evacuation drill shall be held within the first six weeks of the school each semester. The first exit drill shall be followed by at least one verbal review of the emergency exit drill prior to the second exit drill. Only those passengers whose participation in an exit drill poses substantial difficulty to themselves or to other passengers shall be excused and/or excluded from exit drill participation. Passengers who are excluded from such participation shall receive oral instruction in bus safety and exit drills at least three times during the school year. WAC 392-145-045 Emergency Drills 1. Emergency drills conducted pursuant to WAC 392-145-040 shall: Make allowance for individual differences in exiting the emergency door Provide instruction to helpers that they should offer a helping hand palm up and grasp a student’s hand or arm Students should also be taught to remember that most accidents are preventable, regardless of who may be at fault, and that proper behavior and good conduct on the bus is the best way to assist the driver in the safe performances of his/her duties. 32 Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, and Roller Blades A Bicycle Permission Form is available in the office. Parents are required to complete a permission form for 4th – 5th grade students riding bicycles to school. Students in 1st - 3rd grades are asked to leave bicycles at home unless in the immediate vicinity of a parent. All riders are required to wear helmets and lock their bikes in the bike rack. Bicycles are to be walked on and off the school ground. This means dismounting immediately after leaving a City of Kirkland walkway and entering a school path or sidewalk. Because of safety and liability concerns, the district does NOT allow skateboards, scooters, or roller blades on school grounds; therefore students are asked to leave these at home. Safety Patrol Please cooperate with our hard-working safety patrol. They are on duty from 8:40 AM until 9:00 AM and from 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM each day. Safety Patrol help students safely cross the streets and help direct drop-off/pick-up traffic. On Wednesdays, they are on duty in the afternoon from 2:00 PM to 2:10 PM. Dress Code Policy Student attire must be safe, appropriate and not disruptive to school operations and the learning atmosphere. Student’s dress shall be conducive to the educational environment. A health or safety hazard shall not be presented by the student’s dress or appearance; damage to school property shall not result from the student’s dress. The student’s dress or appearance shall not create material and substantial disruption of the educational process at school (student dress shall not be gang-related, nor may it promote illegal activity or activity that violates school regulations, racism, prejudice and ideas inappropriate for elementary students). Examples of dress expectations include, but not limited to, the following: Appropriate elementary school clothing Shoes should be appropriate for physical education activities and playground activities. Open-toed shoes are dangerous during such activities and are, therefore, inappropriate to wear at school. Roller shoes must have the wheels removed on school campus. Clothing and other personal belongings should be appropriate for elementary children. Clothing and personal belongings displaying designs, pictures, slogans, or insignia pertaining to sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, offensive language, violence or gang-related affiliations (including rags, sagging, tag or street names) are considered inappropriate wear at Ben Franklin Elementary. Shorts and skirts need to be beyond the fingertip length of the child wearing them, when the child is standing with arms at the side. Shirts and tops must extend to the waistline with no midriff exposed. We ask that tank tops be reserved for summer vacation wear instead of school wear. Girls may wear sleeveless tops but not thin-strapped tops. School appropriate hats may be worn on the playground. Hats/hoodies may not be worn in the building for any reason. If a student dresses inappropriately for school, any staff member may require the student to change clothes and/or surrender the item or be sent home. 33 Lost and Found **Please label your child’s outerwear with a name or initials and we will make every effort to return the item to their classroom. Franklin has green Lost and Found containers located in two areas that are rotated on a weekly basis. Items will first be placed in green totes/hanging rack located in the commons. On Wednesdays, they will be checked for names. Those items with names will be returned to the classroom; those without names will be rotated as follows: Items in the commons will be moved to a green tote at the top of the A-Pod stairs. Items currently in the upper A-Pod green tote will be donated to a local charity. Family Tips: Please put the student name/initials in items such as jackets, sweatshirts, hats, mittens, backpacks and lunchboxes. This will help us return those items. Make sure students bring home the items they went to school with. Check the lost and found regularly. Personal Electronics Cell Phones: Cell Phones are allowed at school but must remain OFF and in student backpacks during the school day (8:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). eReader: Authorized use of eReaders (such as Kindles and Nooks) is allowed in the classroom upon teacher approval. A Release of Liability Form must be signed prior to eReader usage at school. All other personal electronic devices are not allowed on campus or on school buses unless authorized by a staff member. We believe in preparing students for the technological world, therefore all students will have access to Netbooks and desktop computers during the school day. Franklin Communication Guidelines Franklin believes in the true collaboration of families, students and staff members. In order to ensure civil communication, we have created some guidelines on how to best support our students collaboratively. Civility plays a vital role in keeping our school functioning in the most optimal way possible. ci·vil·i·ty - Noun 1. 2. courtesy; politeness a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities French: courtoisie Russian: вежливость Spanish: cortesía Indonesian: kesopanan At Ben Franklin Elementary, we believe that practicing civil behavior helps create a positive and successful learning environment. As adults we are role models for our students. We have the opportunity to model these key tenants of civility – thereby championing the kind of responsible, considerate, and positive behavior we hope to instill in children. We do this by agreeing to the following: 34 As an adult member of the Franklin community, I strive to create an atmosphere of respect as I: Share Responsibility for Franklin I take ownership for the school’s success by helping Franklin to be a safe place to learn, work, and volunteer by acting as a considerate team member while adhering to the school’s policies and procedures. Honor the Professional I demonstrate trust and confidence in the professional expertise of all staff members and acknowledge the various parenting and teaching styles within our community, believing everyone operates with the best intentions. Collaborate with One Another I will share ownership of problems by not shifting responsibility or blame, but rather by working collaboratively to resolve issues through respectful interactions and appropriate behavior. Use Positive Communication I respect the dignity, diversity, and well-being of all adults and students by making sure to think first and act second, being respectful through tone of voice, choice of words, and body language, and by directing my question to the source. I communicate respectfully through email, on the phone and in person. We look forward to working as a community to positively influence our children and generations to come. 35 Student Rights & Responsibilities Contents 16250 N.E. 74th St. Redmond, WA 98052 www.lwsd.org Introduction 37 Purpose 37 Student Rights and Responsibilities (JF) 37 Attendance 38 Absences & Excuses (JED, JED-R, JEE) 38 Truancy (JEDA) 38 Discipline Process 38 Corrective Action/Discipline (JG) 38 Student Searches (JFG, JFGA) 39 Drug Scenting Dogs 39 Codes of Conduct 40 Exceptional Misconduct (JFC-R) 41 Other Forms of Misconduct (JFC-R) 41 Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct 45 Technology Code of Conduct (IIAB-R) 46 Bus Conduct (JFCC) 47 Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment 48 Human Dignity (ACA) 48 Nondiscrimination (AC) 48 Sexual Harassment (JFDA) 49 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (JFD, JFD-R) 49 Prohibited Items 49 Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco (IGAG, JFCH) 49 Dangerous Weapons (JFCJ) 49 Other Policies 49 Health Room/Medication (JHCD, JHCD-R) 49 Child Find (IGB-R) 50 Enrollment/Inter-District Transfer Agreements and In-District Variances (JC, JC-R, JECB, JECBC) 50 Student Records/Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (JO) 50 36 Introduction Purpose The Lake Washington School District's mission is that each student will graduate prepared to lead a rewarding, responsible life as a contributing member of our community and greater society. Furthermore, it is part of the mission of the District to provide a positive, harmonious environment in which diversity is respected and encouraged. This student handbook is intended to provide all students, teachers, administrators, and parents with access to and an understanding of District expectations. These expectations help to reinforce the District’s mission and the core values of a democratic society. They express the value of mutual human respect for each person that we expect to be manifested in the daily behaviors of students, staff, and volunteers Student Rights and Responsibilities (JF) This handbook provides a summary of some of the laws, regulations and District policies that govern student rights, responsibilities, student discipline and due process. Specific policies are referenced by the policy letters (i.e, JF). The complete policies are available on the district website: www.lwsd.org. We believe that for every right there is a responsibility. This responsibility includes the freedom to exercise individual rights in a manner that is not offensive or harmful to others. We trust that students will respectfully accept and adhere to the following: Rights • Students have the right to a safe environment free from intimidation, sexual harassment and assault. Responsibilities • Students are responsible for their own behavior. • Students are responsible for respecting the property of other people and school property. • Students have the right to a productive learning environment. • Students are responsible for attending school and all classes daily and on time. • Students have the right to clean and safe classrooms, hallways, restrooms and lunchrooms. • Students are expected to exhibit conduct that is courteous, cooperative, and responsible, and that displays regard for the safety and welfare of others, including students, staff, and substitutes at school and at all school-related activities. • Students have the right to safe passage to and from school, and while on campus. • Students have the right to expect staff to help them solve their problems. • Students are responsible for being prepared for class (i.e. bringing appropriate and necessary materials and books to class on a daily basis). • Students have the right to engage in the grievance process. • Students have the right to remain anonymous when reporting a violation of school rules. • Students have the right to engage in respectful speech that expresses their thoughts and opinions as long as it is not disruptive to the educational environment. • Students are responsible for informing staff of behavior that may be harmful to an individual or themselves. • Students are expected to make a determined effort to learn. • Students are expected to follow the instructions of teachers and other school staff. • Students have the right to actively participate in a problem-solving process in order to facilitate successful closure. • Students are expected to dress appropriately for school in ways that will not disrupt the learning environment or cause safety or health problems. • Students have the right to exercise freedom of expression as part of the instructional process. However, this right is subject to reasonable limits and may not be used to disrupt the educational environment or interfere with the rights of others. 37 Discipline Process Attendance Corrective Action/Discipline (JG) Absences & Excuses (JED, JED-R, JEE) To support safe, nurturing and productive learning environments, Lake Washington School District encourages schools to take an instructive, restorative and corrective approach in regards to student behavior. The goals of these approaches are to: Regular school attendance is important for all students. Chronic or excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, has been correlated with lower assessment scores and lower graduation rates. Students may be excused from school, with the consent of their parents/guardians, for medical and dental appointments and to accompany their parents/guardians on out-of-town trips. Additional absences consistent with WAC 392-400-325 will also be considered excused. • correct inappropriate or unacceptable behavior; • assist students in developing empathy for others; • accept responsibility for their actions; • develop the capacity to improve their behavior; and Parents or guardians should notify the school in person, by phone, or in writing/email within 48 hours of an absence if they wish to have the principal consider it as an excused absence. • repair the harm caused as a result of their behavior. Schools are encouraged to establish clear expectations for student behavior and methods for supporting students’ ability to meet these expectations. When appropriate, schools may identify additional learning opportunities, which may support students’ ability to meet expectations through a multi-tiered system of support. Students who demonstrate excessive absenteeism or tardiness may be subject to corrective action. All students are expected to remain on campus for the entire school day. There are exceptions for high school students whose parents request that they be excused during lunch and students whose parents request attendance at another school or school-related activity during the school day. • Parents will be notified in writing or by phone after one unexcused absence in a month. When appropriate, schools are encouraged to support students in understanding harm that has been caused through a student’s action, whether intentional or unintentional, and identifying the needs of the students involved. Efforts will be taken to both encourage accountability and responsibility by the author of those actions as well as to reintegrate all students into the school or classroom community. This approach may be supported by the use of restorative contracts, impromptu conferences, restorative circles, or formal conferences. • A parent conference will be initiated after two unexcused absences in a month in order to improve the student’s attendance. In those instances when corrective action is needed, schools may consider both the severity and frequency of the behavior when determining which corrective action is most appropriate. • The parent and school must enter into a contract to improve the student’s attendance after five unexcused absences in a month, or the case may be referred to a Community Truancy Board, In the Exceptional Misconduct and Other Misconduct Codes, consequences are divided into three categories: Truancy (JEDA) Under Washington state’s truancy law RCW 28A.225.030, the school/district are required to take specific actions when students are truant. • Minor/Initial – The impact of the student’s behavior is limited or minimal and/or this is the first such instance of this behavior by the student. • The school district may file truancy petitions with the juvenile court after seven unexcused absences in a month, or ten unexcused absences in an academic year. • Moderate/Repeated – The impact of the student’s behavior has a broader or more disruptive impact and/or this is behavior that has previously been addressed with the student. • Severe/Persistent – The impact of the student’s behavior has a widespread or more significant disruptive impact and/or this is behavior that has not changed after multiple times of addressing it with the student. While administrators normally apply the concept of progressive discipline in working with students to bring about changes in behavior, there may be situations where progressive discipline is not appropriate and prudent. In such cases, Lake Washington School District reserves the right to immediately suspend or expel a student where exceptional misconduct is involved 38 Definitions (i.e., conduct that is so frequent or serious in nature, in terms of the disruptive effect on the operation of the school, as to warrant an immediate suspension or expulsion). This may also apply to students who have committed serious violations or acts in the community and may pose a continuing threat of substantial disruption to other students at school. Discipline: Any form of corrective action taken other than suspension and expulsion. This may include community service (CS), exclusion from class during the school day, in-school or after school detention, restitution, and assessment/counseling as appropriate. Suspension: Denial of right of attendance for a specific amount of time. Short-term suspensions (STS) are for no more than ten consecutive school days. Long-term suspensions (LTS) exceed ten consecutive school days. The school’s jurisdiction and authority include student conduct to and from school, at school, at bus stops, on busses, and at any school-sponsored activity. Also included in the school’s jurisdiction is any off-campus student speech or activity that school authorities have reason to believe will have a disruptive effect upon the operation or the learning environment of the school or impinge on the rights of other students or staff at school. Expulsion: Denial of right of attendance for an indefinite amount of time. This action will be used only when the nature and circumstance reasonably warrant the harshness of expulsion (E). Emergency Expulsion: When the student’s presence imposes an immediate and continuing danger to the student, other students or school personnel, or an immediate and continuing threat of substantial disruption to the educational process. An emergency expulsion (EE) may be imposed to allow administrators to fully investigate the situation and impose any appropriate disciplinary or corrective action. Due Process Students who are subject to discipline/corrective action will be afforded the right to due process. Discipline will not adversely affect specific academic grade, subject, or graduation requirements, so long as all required work is performed. Any student subject to a short-term suspension will be provided the opportunity to make up assignments and tests missed by reason of the short-term suspension if such assignments or tests have a substantial effect on the student’s semester or trimester grade; or failure to complete such assignment or tests would preclude the student from receiving credit for the course or courses. School Business Day: Any calendar day, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and federal and school holidays, on which the Office of the Superintendent is open to the public for the conduct of business. Student Searches (JFG, JFGA) Administrators may make general searches of all student desks or storage areas without prior notice to students. An individual student, his/her property (including cell phones), locker, and vehicle parked on campus may be searched by school district employees if there is a reasonable, individualized suspicion the search is related to the discovery of contraband or other evidence of a student’s violation of law or school conduct rules. Illegal items or other possessions reasonably determined to be a threat to the safety or security of others shall be seized by school authorities. Items that are used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be temporarily removed from a student’s possession. Prior to a short-term suspension of any student, a conference will be conducted with the student that provides: 1. Notice of the alleged misconduct and violation(s) of school district rules; 2. An explanation of the evidence in support of the allegation(s); 3. An explanation of the corrective action that may be imposed; and, 4. The student will be provided the opportunity to present his/her explanation. Prior to a long-term suspension, written notice of an opportunity for a hearing will be delivered in person or by certified mail to the student and parent or guardian of the alleged misconduct and violation(s) of school district rule(s) and an explanation of the corrective action proposed. Drug Scenting Dogs The purpose behind inspections by dogs is to discourage students from bringing, keeping, and/or using illegal drugs or weapons of any kind on school grounds. RCW 28A.600.210 states: “The legislature finds that illegal drug activity and weapons in schools threaten the safety and welfare of our school children and pose a severe threat to the state educational system. School officials need to protect students from exposure to illegal drugs, weapons, and contraband. Searches of school-issued lockers and the contents of those lockers is a reasonable and necessary tool to protect the interests of the students of the state as a whole.” With this purpose in mind, administration has the authority to invite drug-scenting dogs to conduct suspicionless searches on school property. A grievance may be filed with the building principal for discipline or short-term suspension. An appeal may be filed with the district for long-term suspensions or expulsions. The student will be informed of the grievance/appeal process at the time a suspension occurs. Parents will be notified of a longterm suspension by certified mail. 39 Codes of Conduct *Codes: • Discipline (D) Exceptional Misconduct (JFC-R) Any conduct that materially and substantially interferes with the educational process is prohibited. However, the following infractions have been judged so serious in nature and/or so serious in terms of disruptive effect upon the operation of the school(s) that students may be subject to an emergency expulsion and/or suspension (short-term or long-term) for a first time offense. Because each situation is handled individually, administrators have the discretion to use other alternative forms of discipline if they so decide. This may include restitution for property damage or loss, and/or restitution to victims if appropriate. All of the following acts listed below in the summary chart are specifically prohibited on school grounds, on school-sponsored transportation (including authorized school bus stops), at school events off school grounds, or off-campus if such conduct causes disruption at school. Law enforcement may be informed. • Restorative Contract/Conference (RC) • Restitution (R) • Restriction/Loss of Privileges (LP) • Police Contact (PC) • Substance/Risk Assessment (A) • Short-term Suspension (STS) • Long-term Suspension (LTS) • Emergency Expulsion (EE) • Expulsion (E) • Confiscation for Day (CD) • Confiscation Return to Parent (CP) Violation Definition Severity/Frequency Consequence* Arson Lighting a fire, causing any fire to be started, or setting fire to school property. This also includes falsely setting off a fire alarm. Minor/Initial EE/STS/PC/ Moderate/Repeated R Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/PC/ Minor/Initial EE/STS/PC R Moderate/Repeated EE/LTS/PC EE/E/LTS/PC/R Severe/Persistent EE/E/LTS/PC Assault Inflicting physical harm, being physically violent, using unwanted force, or demonstrating immediate intent to inflict physical harm. This includes sexual assault. Dangerous Weapons and Other Unsafe Items Possessing, threatening to use, or using dangerous weapons (or Minor/Initial replica weapons). A dangerous weapon means a weapon, device, Moderate/Repeated instrument, material, or substance that is capable of causing serious Severe/Persistent bodily injury. This includes knives, BB guns, paintball guns, air guns, stun guns, or the like that injure a person by electric shock, charge or impulse, martial arts weapons, explosives, incapacitating agents, laser devices, metal knuckles, or any other item which can inflict or threaten substantial harm. Principals may pre-authorize use of replica weapons or props, incapable of firing any projectile, in districtapproved plays or school activities. EE/D/STS/PC Drugs/Alcohol Transferring, selling, sharing, or solicitation of drugs/alcohol on school grounds, on school transportation, walking/riding to/from school, or during school sponsored events on or off campus. Includes inhalants, prescription drugs, prescription medical marijuana (even if the holder has a valid medical marijuana card), over-the-counter drugs in quantities or mixtures that are suspect and capable of causing serious harm, or any substance represented as such. Minor/Initial EE/STS/A/PC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/LTS/A/P Severe/Persistent CEE/LTS/RA/PC Transferring, selling, sharing, or solicitation of drugs/alcohol on school grounds, on school transportation, walking/riding to/from school, or during school sponsored events on or off campus. Includes inhalants, prescription drugs, prescription medical marijuana (even if the holder has a valid medical marijuana card), over-the-counter drugs in quantities or mixtures that are suspect and capable of causing serious harm, or any substance represented as such. Minor/Initial EE/STS/A/PC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/LTS/A/P Severe/Persistent CEE/LTS/RA/PC Possessing, threatening to use, or using a firearm on school property, school-provided transportation, or at school-sponsored events. A firearm is defined as a weapon from which a projectile may be fired by an explosive. It also includes any form of explosive or gas device. Minor/Initial EE/E/P Moderate/Repeated C Severe/Persistent EE/E/P Possession Use Paraphernalia Drugs/Alcohol Sell Buy Transfer Firearms EE/STS/LTS/P CEE/E/LTS/PC C 40 EE/E/PC Violation Definition Severity/Frequency Consequence* Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated because of his or her perception of the victim’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act: physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/ST Severe/Persistent S An illegal or criminal act that either results or could foreseeably result in injury or damage to self, others, or property. This includes the possession or distribution of illegal images, including sexual images on cell phones or other electronic devices. Minor/Initial EE/STS/PC/R Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/LTS/PC/ Severe/Persistent R Harassing conduct includes repeated offensive sexual flirtations, advances or propositions, continued or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic or degrading verbal comments about an individual or about his/her appearance, or any offensive or abusive physical contact including: offensive jokes, innuendoes, compliments, cartoons, pranks and/or other verbal, visual, electronic communications (e.g. sexting), or physical conduct, including stalking. Conduct is gender-based when it would not occur but for the sex of the person to whom it is directed. Minor/Initial EE/E/LTS/PC/R D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/P Severe/Persistent C Expressing by words or actions an intent to inflict mental or physical harm. This includes intimidating verbally, by use of hand signs, in writing, or on a computer or other electronic device. Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/A/P Severe/Persistent C Illegal Acts Sexual Harassment Threats EE/LT S EE/LTS/P C EE/LTS/A/PC Other Forms of Miscoduct (JFC-R) Other forms of misconduct including but not limited to those listed below may result in corrective action ranging from possible suspension, expulsion, restitution, or referral to law enforcement authorities or other agencies depending on the severity of the offense. Violation Definition Severity/Frequency Consequence* Academic Dishonesty All forms of cheating, plagiarism and fabrication, including submitting any work product that the student misrepresents as his or her work product for the purpose of fulfilling any assignment or task required as part of the student’s course of studies. This includes the unauthorized use of electronic devices, the use of unauthorized material or unauthorized communication of any kind during testing, and the aiding and abetting of academic dishonesty of others. Minor/Initial D/RC/LOSS OF CREDIT ON ASSIGNMEN T Moderate/Repeated Severe/Persistent Alteration of Records Falsifying, altering, or destroying a school record or any communication between home and school. Attendance / Truancy Being absent or tardy from classes without an approved excuse. D/RC/LOSS OF CREDIT ON ASSIGNMENT Severe/Persistent STS/LTS/LOS D S OF CREDIT EE/ST ON ASSIGNMENT S Minor/Initial D/RC EE/LTS Moderate/Repeated D/RC/L Severe/Persistent P Minor/Initial Moderate/Repeated STS 41 Violation Definition Severity/Frequency Consequence* Disruptive Conduct/ Behavior Behaving in a way that materially or substantially interferes with or is detrimental to the orderly operation of school, school-sponsored events, or any other aspect of the educational process. Includes behavior or activities occurring off-campus that cause or threaten to cause a substantial disruption to the educational process on campus or impinge on the rights of the students or staff at school. Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/P Severe/Persistent C Dressing in a manner that is not conducive to the educational environment. A student’s dress or appearance may not present a health or safety hazard or create material and substantial disruption of the educational process at the school. Student dress shall not be gangrelated, nor may it promote illegal activities or activities that violate school regulations. Minor/Initial Acting in a manner that endangers students, staff, or community members. Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/P Severe/Persistent C Minor/Initial D/RC EE/LTS/PC Moderate/Repeated EE/ST Severe/Persistent S Engaging in or provoking a physical altercation involving anger or hostility. This includes instigating a fight, arranging or contributing to the likelihood of a fight developing, including recording and/or distributing images of the fight. Minor/Initial D/RC EE/LTS Moderate/Repeated EE/ST Severe/Persistent S Copying, plagiarizing, and/or falsifying materials/signatures and/or other information or objects. Minor/Initial EE/LTS D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/ST Severe/Persistent S Engaging in games of chance that involve the exchange of money or other items, or stake or risk money or anything of value on the outcome of something involving chance. A student shall not encourage or coerce other students to gamble. Minor/Initial D/RC/CD EE/LTS Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/C Severe/Persistent P Engaging in gang activity on school grounds. A gang is a group of three or more persons with identifiable leadership that, on an ongoing basis, regularly conspires and acts in concert mainly for criminal purposes. Minor/Initial EE/LTS/CP EE/D/PC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/PC Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/E/P Participating in or failing to report known activity that demeans or abuses any student or members or potential members of a team or club. Minor/Initial C EE/STS Moderate/Repeated EE/LTS Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/ Engaging in behavior such that the student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to the student (including harm to self/suicidal ideation), other students, school personnel, or an immediate and continuing threat of substantial disruption to the educational process. Minor/Initial EE/STS/PC E Moderate/Repeated EE/LTS/A/P Severe/Persistent C Dress Code Endangerment of Others Extortion/Blackmail Extorting or attempting to extort any item, information, or money. and Coercion Fighting Forgery Gambling Gang Activity Hazing Immediate Danger and Disruption EE/LTS/P Moderate/Repeated Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/E/A/PC Moderate/Repeated A/PC + D/RC EMERGENCY REMOVAL EE/ST Severe/Persistent S Minor/Initial EE/LTS D/RC Moderate/Repeated STS Severe/Persistent STS/LTS Minor/Initial Lying 42 D/RC + CHANGE CLOTHES EE/STS/LTS Interfering with Misrepresenting, falsely accusing, concealing evidence, verbally or School Investigation physically impeding or interrupting an investigatory process involving self or others, or otherwise hindering an investigation of an infraction or crime on campus or at a school sponsored event. Telling or writing untruths. C CHANGE CLOTHES Violation Definition Severity/Frequency Consequence* Engaging in behavior outside of school that may adversely affect the educational environment of the school. Washington State Law provides for the implementation of school discipline for actions performed outside of school, including during the summer, that may negatively impact the school environment. Examples include, but are not limited to: acts of vandalism, theft, assault, drug and alcohol use and sales, inappropriate computer/network behavior, harassment/cyber bullying occurring off-campus, including the inappropriate use of e-mail, texting, Skype, or other Internet or electronic to harass or harm others. Physical Aggression communications Threatening injuryused or attempting to cause physical injury or intentionally behaving in such a way as could reasonably be expected to cause physical injury to any person. This includes sexual misconduct (i.e., unwanted touching or grabbing of sexual parts, indecent exposure, or other inappropriate sexual conduct) and intentional spitting or hitting Minor/Initial D/RC/R Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/PC Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/PC Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/PC Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/PC Prohibited Use of District Network and Digital Resources Minor/Initial D/R/LP Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/PC/R/LP Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/PC/R/LP Minor/Initial D/R/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/R/PC Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/R/PC Minor/Initial STS/DIVERSION Moderate/Repeated STS/DIVERSION Severe/Persistent STS/A Negative Community Action Theft/Robbery Tobacco and Smoking Paraphernalia Using the District network for commercial, political, illegal, indecent, disruptive, or personal entertainment use as defined in the Student Acceptable Use Procedures (AUP). This includes any attempt to defeat or bypass the District’s Internet filter or conceal Internet activity (e.g. proxies, https, special ports, modifications to district browser settings, logging into a remote computer from the District network, and any other techniques designed to evade filteringschool or enable the publication Stealing district property or of theinappropriate property of acontent). staff member, student, or school visitor. This includes knowingly possessing, concealing, selling or disposing of stolen property. Robbery is the taking of another’s property by force or threat of force. Possessing, using, or distributing of any tobacco product, or chemicals, devices (e.g. e-cigarettes, electronic hookahs, vaporizers, etc.), or any other product that has a similar flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances. Trespass/Loitering/ Unauthorized Entrance Entering or being present on school property without permission. Minor/Initial Unauthorized Use of Cell Phones or other Electronic Devices Using cell phones and other personal electronic devices in class- rooms/during the school day without authorization. D Moderate/Repeated EE/STS Severe/Persistent EE/LTS Minor/Initial CD/CP Moderate/Repeated CP Severe/Persistent D/CP Unauthorized Use of Using computers and other equipment (cameras, audio Equipment recorders, etc.) during the school day without authorization. Photographs, video, and audiotapes may not be shared or published without per- mission. Inappropriate materials or websites may not be accessed or displayed. Minor/Initial CD/CP Moderate/Repeated STS/CP/LP Severe/Persistent LTS/CP/LP Vandalism/ Destruction of Property Intentionally destroying, damaging, or defacing school or personal property. This includes tampering with equipment or supplies or displacing property. Minor/Initial RC/R/D Moderate/Repeated EE/STS/R/PC Severe/Persistent EE/LTS/R/E/PC Vulgar or Lewd Conduct/ Profanity Expressing any lewd, indecent, vulgar, profane, or obscene act. This includes swearing, spitting, and obscene gestures, photographs, and drawings, including electronic communication. Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS Severe/Persistent EE/LTS 43 Willful Disobedience, Failure to Cooperate, and Disrespect Repeatedly failing to comply with or follow reasonable, lawful, directions or requests of teachers or staff. This includes noncompliance, defiance, and disrespect. 44 Minor/Initial D/RC Moderate/Repeated EE/STS Severe/Persistent EE/LTS 2nd Violation: A participant who again violates any provision of RCW 69.41.020 through 69.41.050 or of RCW 69.50 will be ineligible for interscholastic competition for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of the second violation. Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct As members of a school team or WIAA sponsored activity that represents Lake Washington School District, students are expected to make a strong personal commitment to rules of training and conduct in order to maintain a strong, healthy body and represent their school in an exemplary fashion. To that end, the following rules apply to all students participating in interscholastic athletics/activities or attending a teamrelated activity such as out-of-season camps or tournaments. These rules will apply at all times throughout the school year, which is defined as beginning with fall tryouts to the last day of school, and includes any summer team-related activities. They will remain in effect for one calendar year from date of signature. 3rd Violation: A participant who violates for a third time RCW 69.41.0202 - 69.41.050 or of RCW 69.50 will be permanently ineligible for interscholastic competition. Sale and/or distribution - per Lake Washington School District Policy, the sale and/or distribution of alcohol, or prescription or non-prescription drugs will result in the student automatically being placed on Step #2 of the Athletic/Activity Code. Tobacco Products, Chemicals or Devices (e-cigarettes, vaporizers, cigarettes, chew, etc.) 1st Violation: The possession and/or use of tobacco products or chemicals, devices (e.g., e-cigarettes, electronic hookahs, vaporizers, etc.), or any other product that has a similar flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances will result in: 1. The student will be suspended for a minimum of one week of competition. 2. The attendance of a cessation class will be mandatory. Illegal Controlled Substances, Alcohol, Legend drugs and Controlled Substances Penalties for the possession, use or sale of legend drugs (drugs obtained through prescription, RCW 69.41.020-050) and controlled substances (RCW 69.50) shall be as follows: 1st Violation: A participant in possession and/or use of a controlled substance, and/or “legend drugs” including anabolic steroids, or alcoholic beverages shall be immediately ineligible for interscholastic competition in the current interscholastic sports program for the remainder of the season. This also includes attending and/or remaining at an event where it is reasonably known by those present that consumption any of the above mentioned substances by a minor(s) occurs. In this situation it is the responsibility of the student-athlete or student involved in the activities noted above to remove him/herself beyond all reasonable doubt and proximity from the situation. Ineligibility for possession or use shall continue into the next sports season in which the participant wishes to participate. In order to be eligible to participate in the next interscholastic sports season, the student athlete will meet with the school authorities. The school principal shall have the final authority as to the student athlete’s participation in the interscholastic sports program. A participant who seeks and/or receives help for a problem with use of legend drugs (RCW 69.41.010 identified substances) or controlled substances and controlled substance analogs (RCW 69.50.101 identified substances) will be given the opportunity for assistance through the school and/ or community agencies. In no instance shall participation in a school and/or community approved assistance program excuse a student athlete from subsequent compliance with this regulation. However, successful use of such an opportunity or compliance with athletic code by the student athlete may allow him/her to have eligibility re-instated in the athletic program, after a minimum two-week suspension from competition and pending a recommendation by the school eligibility authority. Athletes may attend practices with Principal/Athletic Director approval but may not attend contests during the suspension period. 2nd Violation: 1. The student will be suspended for 10 weeks of competition. If there is not 10 weeks left in the current season the suspension will carry over to the next competitive season in which they are a returning athlete. 2. Before an athlete can again represent Lake Washington School District in athletics they must provide evidence of successfully completing a nicotine treatment program and proof that they have discontinued the use of tobacco products. 3rd Violation: A student athlete who violates for a third time will be permanently prohibited from participating in any WIAA member school athletic program or activity. Conduct Rules Students who commit unlawful acts or engage in delinquent behavior may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from the team. All Lake Washington School District athletes are expected to adhere to all Lake Washington School District policies as explained in each school’s Student/Parent Handbook. In addition to these general rules, coaches may establish other team expectations specific to their program. Hazing Rituals Hazing will not be tolerated in any form and is never to be part of our program. Acts of hazing can escalate to the point that the students participating are at risk. It is also quite possible that many acts of hazing will result in legal action being taken against the coach, advisor, student group leader, administration or the school district. Any student who participates willingly in a hazing ritual is subject to disciplinary action, including suspension from school or the team or both, and possible legal action dependent on the severity of the incident. 45 Any student-athlete who observes and does not attempt to stop or report such a violation can also be subject to disciplinary action by the school. Repeated acts of hazing can result in further school action and permanent suspension from athletics. Initiation ceremonies and rituals are different from hazing rituals as they are positive, open, and public events. Initiation ceremonies welcome new members to a team or group, promote bonding and orientation to the purpose, culture, and expectations of the team or group. The coach, advisor and parents are informed of the ceremony and invited to participate. Parents/guardians who wish to contest discipline may submit a grievance to the school principal for an informal conference. Technology Code of Conduct (IIAB-R) Lake Washington School District provides a wide range of technology resources to its students and staff for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the District. As users of District computers, students are expected to review and understand Appropriate Use Procedures (AUP). 1. Exercise good judgment and respect District property by demonstrating responsible use of technology. 2. Be a good digital citizen. • Protect your account and computing privileges. Never share your logon and password information with other students. Never use others’ logon or password. • Use district computers for educational purposes only. No personal, commercial or political activity is allowed. • Do not use district computers for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate or indecent purposes. • Do not destroy, modify or abuse computer hardware or software in any way. • Students should leave games, other non-district software, entertainment, and social networking at home. • Do not delete or add software or peripheral equipment to district computers without advance permission. • Do not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material. • Do not use personal wireless hotspot devices while at school. • Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hate, harassing, or obscene mail; text or images; libelous, scandalous or discriminatory remarks; or demonstrate other antisocial behaviors. Such communications may be subject to school discipline, legal action, and/or police contact. • Do not utilize peripheral devices that act as computers or local area networks such as thumb drives with processing capability. • Do not attempt to tunnel or VPN to another computer through the District network. • District computers may not be used to interfere or disrupt other users, services or equipment, including distribution of unsolicited advertising (spam), propagation of viruses, or distribution of large quantities of information (chain letters, network games or broadcasting messages). • Do not use the district’s network resources on personal devices such as smart phones or personal computers without advance permission. • Keep food and beverages away from laptops and desktops at all times. • Do not attempt to hide “windows,” close laptop lids, clear desktops, or turn off computers when staff approach. • Computer lab use – ○ Use only when a staff member is present. • Never attempt to “hack” into another student’s or staff member’s account. ○ Ensure lab desktops are cleared upon leaving, the user is logged off, and monitors and other peripherals are not altered in any way. • Do not attempt to circumvent or disrupt district network and software resources such as firewalls, network traffic monitoring services, or web filters. 3. Be academically honest. • Do not assume that because something is on the Internet that you can copy it. 46 Bus Conduct (JFCC) Lake Washington School District’s school bus conduct policy and rules are in accordance with Washington State WAC’s and RCW’s, all of which will be enforced whether or not they are included in the following regulations. These regulations are designed to assure every student safe transportation to and from school and school-sponsored activities. Violation of these rules may be sufficient reason to discontinue bus-riding privileges for the student involved, and in certain cases could cause suspension from school. Rules for passengers’ conduct on school buses will be made available to each student at the beginning of each school year. These rules will also be posted in each bus. These rules and procedures also apply to students who ride charter buses or other contracted transportation provided by the school district. Safety may be compromised if the driver becomes distracted by students who violate the rules. Safety expectations at the bus stop The bus driver has authority and responsibility for the behavior of passengers using school district transportation. Teachers, coaches, other certified staff members, or chaperones assigned to accompany students on buses have primary responsibility for the behavior of students in charge. However the bus driver shall have final authority and responsibility. • Arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the scheduled bus time. Corrective Action for Infractions of Established Bus Rules • Respect private property while waiting for the bus. • Do not stand or play on the roadway while waiting for the bus. • Wait to board the bus in an orderly manner. Safety expectations while riding the bus Student misconduct on the bus or at the bus stop is sufficient reason to discontinue bus transportation privileges to those students involved. Infractions accumulate for the duration of the school year and range from warnings, detentions, and parent/guardian conferences to short-term suspensions or long-term suspensions from riding the bus. Serious infractions may result in immediate suspension of bus-riding privileges for the balance of the school year. • Cooperate with and obey the driver at all times. Suspensions will begin at the beginning of the next school day after the misconduct occurred. In other words, the student transported to school may be returned to his regular stop. Students may resume their bus riding privileges as soon as all disciplinary obligations have been met. • Keep their head, hands, feet, and belongings inside the bus at all times. • Be courteous, use no profane language—spoken, written, or gestured. • Elementary and middle school students need to ride their assigned bus and get off at their assigned stop, unless they have a bus pass signed by the school (certain routes may not allow bus passes based on available seating). • Only consume food or beverage if the driver has given permission to do so. • Windows may be opened six inches; however, close the windows if the driver asks that windows remain closed. Grievance Parents/guardians who wish to contest a suspension may submit a grievance to the school principal for an informal conference. • Do not bring animals onto the bus (service-animals excepted). • Keep belongings (backpacks) out of the aisle. • Remain seated while the bus is starting, stopping, or otherwise in motion. • If assigned a specific seat by the driver, sit in that seat at all times. • Enter and exit the bus safely, crossing only in front of the bus and only with the consent of the driver. Note: Exceptional Misconduct and Other Forms of Misconduct as identified early in this handbook apply to conduct on buses and at bus stops. 47 Corrective Action for Students Enrolled in Special Education Discipline for students enrolled in special education will be consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Students with disabilities can be disciplined for misconduct while being transported. A disabled student can be suspended for up to 10 cumulative days a year without a change in placement. The district is required to provide some form of transportation unless the student is a danger to himself or others. A meeting may be called with the principal and parents/guardians to discuss the incident and determine corrective measures. If the incident presented an immediate danger to the student or others, alternative transportation and/or suspension may be possible. If the behavior continues, additional meetings may be held with the principal, special education services and parents/guardians. The IEP may be reviewed and updated. Suspension (up to 5 days) of transportation services, change of bus route, and assignment of a monitor, alternative transportation, and counseling may be considered as action required In the event of multiple infractions, a meeting will be held by the principal with the transportation department representatives, special education services, and the parents/guardians. If the student has been suspended a total of 10 days from regular transportation services, alternative transportation services should be reviewed. If there is a change in placement, the student is allowed another 10 days cumulative suspension from transportation services. Special Education and Preschool Drop-Off Procedure A parent or guardian must be present when special education and preschool students are dropped off. Parents are to provide the driver with a list of adults approved to receive their student. Exception: with written approval by the parent and school, a special education student may be dropped off without an adult present. Securing of Special Education and Preschool Students If a student is required to be secured in the bus, it is the parents/guardians responsibility to load and secure their student going to school and to unsecure and unload their student when arriving at home. Emergency Evacuations Every child who rides a school bus should know what to do should it ever become necessary to evacuate the bus quickly and safely. Usually, students remain on the bus during an emergency; however, the bus will be evacuated in the event of fire/danger of fire or in the event the bus is stopped in an unsafe position, such as on or adjacent to railroad tracks. Students will participate in emergency evacuation drills within the first six weeks of each semester with a verbal review by the driver between drills. Students who are unable to participate in the emergency exit drill will receive oral instructions on how to exit. Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment Human Dignity (ACA) Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, part of our mission is to provide a positive, harmonious environment where diversity is respected and encouraged. A major aim of education in Lake Washington School District is the development of a commitment to the core values of a democratic society. In accordance with that aim, the district strongly emphasizes a core value of mutual human respect for each person regardless of individual differences and/or characteristics. We expect this value to be manifested+ in the daily behaviors of students, staff, and volunteers. Nondiscrimination (AC) 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, including gender expression or gender identity, 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator Director of Human Resources 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1266 [email protected] Title IX Coordinator Director of Student Services 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1289 [email protected] Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Special Services 16250 NE 74th Street Redmond Washington, 98052 425-936-1407 [email protected] You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint. For a copy of the district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or the district office or view it online here: http://www.lwsd.org/About/Policies-Regulations/ Admin-Policies/Foundations/Pages/Human-Dignity.aspx. Visit the district's School & Bus Finder web page for more transportation information. 48 Harassment, intimidation, or bullying can take many forms including, but not limited to, slurs, rumors, “put-downs,” jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral, physical, or electronically transmitted messages or images. Sexual Harassment (JFDA) Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus during a school-sponsored activity. You can report harassment, intimidation or bullying to any school staff member or to the district’s Compliance Officer (Director of Student Services, 425-936-1289, [email protected]). You also have the right to file a complaint. For a copy of the district’s harassment, intimidation or bullying policy and procedure, contact the school or the district office, or view it online here: http://www.lwsd.org/About/Policies-Regulations/Admin-Policies/ Students/Pages/Harassment-Intimidation-Bullying.aspx Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when: • A student or employee is led to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communications in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports team, or any educational or employment decision, or Prohibited Items • The conduct substantially interferes with a student’s educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment. Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco (IGAG, JFCH) According to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, schools must be totally free of unlawful drugs or alcohol. No one is allowed to possess, transfer, sell, use, solicit, or distribute tobacco, drugs, or alcohol while at school or while taking part in any school sponsored events or activity. Drugs include inhalants, prescription drugs beyond a daily dose, over the counter drugs in quantities or mixtures that are suspect and capable of causing serious harm, or any illegal or other substance representative as such. Examples of Sexual Harassment: • Pressuring a person for sexual favors • Unwelcome touching of a sexual nature • Writing graffiti of a sexual nature • Distributing sexually explicit texts, emails, or pictures • Making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks • Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault Dangerous Weapons (JFCJ) You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the district’s Title IX Officer, who is listed on page 12. You also have the right to file a complaint. For a copy of the district’s sexual harassment policy and procedure, contact the school or the district office, or view it online here: http:// www.lwsd.org/About/Policies-Regulations/Admin-Policies/Students/Pages/Sexual-Harassment.aspx The safety of students and staff in our schools is paramount. As such, it is a violation of district policy and state law for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school district premises, school-provided transportation or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities. Weapons prohibited by this policy include firearms, as defined under federal and state law, explosives, items capable of causing bodily harm, and objects, including toy weapons or look-alikes, that appear to be weapons or that can be used to cause bodily harm, regardless of size. Dangerous weapons are defined by state law as firearms, sling shots, sand clubs, stun guns, metal knuckles, certain knives, "nun-chu-ka" sticks, "throwing stars," and air guns, including BB guns and paintball guns. Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm are also prohibited as defined in RCW 9.41.270 as now or hereafter amended. Laser pointing/projecting devices are also prohibited for student use or possession. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (JFD, JFD-R) All students have the right to learn in an environment that is free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentionally written message or image (including those that are electronically transmitted) or verbal or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, when an act: Fake weapons or props for District-approved activities such as school plays or assemblies, approved presentations or military displays, and starter pistols used for sports activities, are permitted with prior approval of the building principal. The fake weapons or props may not be capable of firing any projectiles, must be under the control or supervision of the adult activity sponsor, and must be locked up when not in use for the activity. • Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property. • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education. Under RCW 9.91.160, it is unlawful and a violation of this policy for a person under eighteen years of age, unless the person is at least fourteen years old and has with written parental or guardian permission, to possess personal protection spray • Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment. • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. 49 devices on school district property. Providing or transferring a personal protection spray device to someone who is prohibited from possessing such a device is also a violation of this policy. Any use of a personal protection spray device must be consistent with RCW 9A.16.020. Any student found to have in his or her possession, or in his or her desk or locker, or on school district premises, any dangerous weapon or replica of a dangerous weapon defined in RCW 9.41.270 may be subject to parent notification, police contact, suspension, emergency expulsion or expulsion. In instances involving a firearm, students will be subject to a one-year expulsion. Other Policies Health Room/Medication (JHCD, JHCD-R) District nurses are assigned to multiple schools and are not assigned to a specific campus. If a student feels ill during the school day, the teacher may give permission for the student to go to the office. The secretary or trained volunteer will take the student’s temperature. If the student’s temperature is 100 degrees or higher, the parent will be called to arrange transportation home. If a student does not have a temperature but feels seriously ill, the parent will also be called to arrange transportation home. Parents should inform the school on the Nurse Alert form if their child has a serious/life threatening health condition. Some examples of life threatening health conditions are diabetes, seizures, severe allergies, asthma and/or a cardiac condition. This list is not all inclusive. The Lake Washington School District’s medication policy states that medication will be administered between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily. Exceptions require nursing approval. Medications that are given three times a day (antibiotics) should be given at home in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Students may not medicate themselves unless the health care provider indicates that they may do so. This must be documented on the student’s medication order. Should medication need to be administered at school, parents must have their child’s health care provider sign the Lake Washington School District medication form (#4023), provide a separate prescription pharmacy bottle labeled by the pharma- cist (handwritten labels will not be accepted); and bring the pharmacy bottle with the exact amount of medication needed for the designated time period (no more than one month at a time) to school. The parent must pick up any unused medication by the last day of school. Child Find (IGB-R) Child Find is a federal requirement for the purpose of locating, evaluating, and identifying students age birth to 21 years with a suspected disability who reside within the boundaries of Lake Washington School District and are currently not receiving special education services. Child Find services are con- ducted throughout the year in Lake Washington School District through the guidance team process. If you or your parents have concerns about your language/communication skills, motor skills, intellectual, social, emotional, and/or physical skills, please contact the school and ask for the special education teacher, school psychologist, or other guidance team member. You may also call the Special Services main office at (425) 936-1201 or the District Child Find office at (425) 936-2760 to request Child Find information. Enrollment/Inter-District Transfer Agreements and In- District Variances (JC, JC-R, JECB, JECBC) Students in Washington state may apply for an Inter-District Transfer Agreement to attend a school in a different school district or may apply for an In-District Variance for attendance in another, non-resident school within the Lake Washington School District. Both Inter-District Transfer Agreements and In- District Variances are determined on a space-available basis. Refer to our school district website, http://www.lwsd.org/Parents/Student-Registration/Pages/In-District-Transfer-Options.aspx for timelines and processes. Student Records/Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (JO) The Lake Washington School District is required to protect families from unauthorized release of certain information about its students. However, directory information may be released without permission of parents unless parents register their objection prior to September 15 of each school year. Directory information is routinely used by the District in news releases, school event programs, and student directories. Such information is also released for the purposes of providing educational, scholarship, vocational/occupational, and/or military information (or to the news media or law enforcement). This information will not be released for commercial purposes. For more information, consult the Parent Information Booklet distributed at the beginning of the school year. 50
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