Student Handbook 2019-2020
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Never miss a thing. CONNECT Search: WST Skills Center @WSTSC http://tinyurl.com/WSTSkills www.westsoundtech.org 101 National Avenue NorthBremerton, WA 98312360.473.0550 NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE The Bremerton School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all students who are interested in participation in educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and ADA Coordinator, Garth Steedman, at 360.473.1031, email [email protected] or the Section 504 Coordinator, John Welsh, at 360.473.4400, email [email protected]. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312. Table of Contents Principal’s Message ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Mission and Vision Statement ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 West Sound Tech Staff ....................................................................................................................................................................................................5-6 Daily Bell Schedules ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 2019-2020 WST Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Accidents ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Administrative Office /Business Hours .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Announcements ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Associated Student Body (ASB) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Attendance / Tardy Policy .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 WST Attendance Reporting Expectations ................................................................................................................................................. 8-9 BSD Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy ......................................................................................................................... 9 Cameras ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Campus Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Campus Cell Phone & Technology Policy ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 - 10 Change of Address / Phone Number Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Dangerous Weapons on School Facilities / Property ................................................................................................................................. 10 Dress Code .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Emergency Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Fees, Field Trips, and Fines .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Grading Policies ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Hall Passes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Hallway Behavior .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 2 Illnesses / Injuries / Medications .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14 Lockers ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Lost and Found ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Lunch ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 McKinney Vento Act .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Non-Performance in Class ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Parental Access to Student Records (FERPA) ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Parking ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Parking Lot Expectations ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Personal Property (Non-Educational Possessions) ....................................................................................................................................... 16-17 Restricted Areas .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 School Search, Seizure, and Student Identification Policies ...................................................................................................................... 17-18 Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Skateboards and Rollerblades .....................................................................................................................................................................................