Drum Intermediate School 2017-2018 Student Handbook

Drum Intermediate Phone Numbers Main Office 253-566-5660 Fax 253-566-5663 Attendance 253-566-5660

Administration Mrs. Maile Lau Carr Principal Ext. 5051 [email protected] Mr. Steve Hagen Asst. Principal Ext. 5052 [email protected]

Counselors Mrs. Amy Bishop Last Names A-L Ext. 5049 [email protected] Mrs. Bethany Haywood Last Names M-Z Ext. 5040 [email protected] Tami Kamalu School Psychologist [email protected]

Secretaries Mrs. Sharon Folker Office Coordinator Ext. 5053 [email protected] Mrs. Janet Anderson Secretary/Attendance Ext. 5050 [email protected]

Health Room Mrs. Michele Hawley Nurse Ext. 5049 [email protected]

Drum Intermediate Staff Email Addresses Name Email Name Email

Ash, Karen [email protected] Morgan, Tracy [email protected]

Bosworth, Brian [email protected] Muneshige, Julia [email protected]

Brennan-Aguon, Tina [email protected] Nixon, Laura [email protected]

Carpenter, Anne [email protected] Parretta, Judy [email protected]

Caswell, Erin [email protected] Payne, John [email protected]

Culver, Kathy [email protected] Przekwas, Michael [email protected]

Eklund, Karly [email protected] Roscoe, Jacci [email protected]

Fisher, Gregory [email protected] Russell, Jessica [email protected]

Flamoe, Kelley [email protected] Schmidt, Aundrea [email protected]

Garner, Tippi [email protected] Schmidt, Heidi [email protected]

Geoghegan, Kelli [email protected] Scott, Stephanie [email protected]

Lail, Anna [email protected] Smith, Patty [email protected]

Larson, Adrienne [email protected] Stricherz, Amy [email protected]

Le, David [email protected] Vandeberg, Angie [email protected]

McFarlan, Tim [email protected] Walworth-Horn, H [email protected]

Miller, Michael [email protected] Wong, Trevor [email protected]

Mills, Carolyn [email protected] Yang, Katie [email protected]

Moore, Lori [email protected] Yarbrough, Angie [email protected] Bell Schedules

Regular Schedule Early Release 8:45-8:50 Period 1 (Homeroom) 8:45-8:50 Period 1 (Homeroom) 8:50-9:15 Period 2 8:52-9:32 Period 2 9:15-9:40 Period 3 9:40-10:05 Period 4 9:34-10:14 Period 3 10:05-10:30 Period 5 10:16-10:56 Period 4 10:30-11:00 Period 6 (5th Lunch/Recess) 10:58-11:38 Period 5 11:00-11:30 Period 7 (6th Lunch/Recess) th 11:30-12:00 Period 8 (7th Lunch/Recess) 11:40-12:20 Period 6 (5 Lunch/Recess) 12:00-12:25 Period 9 12:22-1:02 Period 7 (6th Lunch/Recess) 12:25-12:50 Period 10 1:04-1:44 Period 8 (7th Lunch/Recess) 12:50-1:00 Period 11 (Homeroom)

1:46-2:26 Period 9 Two Hour Late Start 2:28-3:08 Period 10 10:45-11:00 Period 1 (Homeroom) 11:00-11:25 Period 2 3:10-3:15 Period 11 (Homeroom) 11:25-11:50 Period 3 11:50-12:15 Period 4 12:15-12:40 Period 5 12:40-1:10 Period 6 (5th Lunch/Recess) 1:10-1:40 Period 7 (6th Lunch/Recess) 1:40-2:10 Period 8 (7th Lunch/Recess) 2:10-2:35 Period 9 2:35-3:00 Period 10 3:00-3:15 Period 11

Drum Mission In a safe, civil, and caring environment, our Drum Intermediate School mission is to develop respectful, responsible, lifelong learners.

School Safety A safe school is the responsibility of every Drum student, teacher, parent, and community member. Staff members and administrators supervise classrooms and common areas throughout the day to ensure that students are safe, and video cameras are in place around campus to increase safety. In addition, we ask all students to report any behaviors, rumors, actions, or comments that they feel may be a threat to school safety to a staff member immediately. If we all work together, our campus will continue to be a very safe place.

The University Place School District strives to provide students with a safe and civil learning environment. The Drum Staff works with students to provide a safe place for learning with adults and students interacting in a civil manner.

School Rules This handbook contains many school rules. All Drum students are expected to know, understand and follow all school rules, policies and procedures. These rules and policies are in place so that all students are safe, and feel safe, every day. All rules and policies are supported by district policy and state and federal laws. Please review these rules carefully. Be aware that students who violate rules will face consequences for their actions. We are hopeful that all of you will follow the school rules and avoid such consequences by being safe, respectful and responsible.

Emergency Procedures A plan has been developed which will insure the maximum efficiency and safety for evacuating the building during fires or any real emergency. Procedures are posted in each classroom. Teachers will discuss these instructions with students, and we will perform several fire, earthquake and intruder drills throughout the year. Any drills for emergencies are to be taken seriously. Students are expected to maintain classroom conduct throughout the entire drill and to become informed of the exit route for each of the classrooms.

In the event of a real emergency, it is very important that students listen carefully to the directions of staff members, stay off cell phones and follow all directions and emergency procedures. The critical thing for parents to remember is that students must be released to parents in an organized fashion so we can maintain accountability. Teachers have been instructed not to release students to parents from the classroom unless authorized by the office. In an emergency, always work through the office to collect your child.

Student Personal Safety & Security While the school will take all reasonable measures to insure the safety and security of students, there are measures that each student must do to help us keep everyone protected.  Students must always be supervised while on campus. This means that students are not allowed in classrooms or parts of the school without staff supervision.  Students must report any suspicious activity and/or any reports of planned violence or weapons on campus to school authorities immediately.  Students must never arrive at school early or hang around late after school, especially if alone. Never get into a car with strangers for a ride home or rumored emergency.

General Information School Hours and Schedule: Cafeteria Opens for Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Classroom Doors Open 8:35 a.m. Tardy Bell 8:45 a.m. 5th grade Lunch 11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 6th grade Lunch 12:22 p.m. – 1:02 p.m. 7th grade Lunch 1:04 p.m. – 1:44 p.m. School Dismissal 3:15 p.m.

The Drum Office is open to students and parents from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Friday. Classes are in session from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.. Students should not arrive at school before 8:15 am since there is no formal supervision prior to this time. The morning entry bell rings at 8:35 a.m. and students must be in their classrooms and seated no later than 8:45 a.m.

Classes dismiss each day at 3:15 p.m. Students must leave campus by 3:25 p.m. unless participating in an adult-supervised activity. Students are not allowed to loiter on campus without supervision. Students who stay for after-school activities must be picked up by 4:15 or take the activity bus home. Buses operate Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

District Visitor Policy We welcome parents, guardians, and community members who have business with the school during normal school hours. ALL visitors including UPSD District personnel are required to sign in and out in the school office. This is clearly posted on all school doors. All visitors to the school must have a visitor badge or an employee badge. Students may not bring visitors to school.

Parents are welcome to visit classrooms when prior arrangements have been made with the classroom teacher. Classes cannot be interrupted for situations other than emergencies. This is to minimize the disruption to the classroom learning environment. If your child forgets homework, lunch, musical instrument, etc., please drop them off in the office and we will make sure the student gets them. Messages will be delivered to classrooms by the office staff at lunch and prior to dismissal at 3:15.

Classroom and Office Telephones Students may use the telephones in the classroom at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Students may also use the office phone. However, making changes for after school activities should be done prior to coming to school. The office is equipped with a messaging system that includes voice mail. Parents may call and leave messages before or after normal office hours at (253) 566-5660. Telephone calls will not be routed to classrooms, a message will be taken and delivered at a time which will not interrupt the learning process.

School Supplies and Materials Classroom supply lists will be provided by your child's classroom teacher. Our school website has the complete list posted: www.upsd.wednet.edu

Textbooks and Library Books Students are expected to return all textbooks and library books in good condition. If textbooks or library books are lost, stolen, or damaged, students will be responsible to pay a fine to replace or repair the lost, stolen or damaged book. Textbooks are expensive, and some fines are as high as $100 for a lost book.

School Closures Due to Weather When the weather is inclement, listen to the local radio/television stations, or check our district website www.upsd.wednet.edu for school closure or emergency schedule announcements. If no announcement is made, school is on time. If school is closed, all scheduled afternoon and evening activities will be canceled. If on a two hour delay, students must report to school at 10:35 a.m. See your District calendar for complete instructions. In case of school closures or late starts, our School Messenger system will place phone calls to all Drum families. Please make sure your phone numbers are current and up-to-date with our office.

Lost and Found Lost and found is located in the Drum Commons. Please put names in and on everything. This is especially true of lunch boxes and coats. Once each month, unclaimed items are given to charitable organizations. Watches, jewelry, keys and other small items will be kept in the office until claimed or the end of the school year and then donated to a charitable organization.

Balloons, Food and/or Flowers at School Please note that flowers and balloons delivered to children at school will be held in the office until the end of the day in order to avoid classroom disruption. Be aware that balloons are prohibited on school busses. Bringing food to school for birthday treats and classroom celebrations is a time-honored practice. However, due to health concerns arising from food handling, all parents and students are asked to bring store purchased, packaged items only. This will relieve families and the school of any liability should food items result in any health concerns for students.

Parents Right to Know – Professional Qualifications As a Title I School, we must meet federal rules related to teacher qualifications as defined in No Child Left Behind. These rules allow you to learn more about the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teacher and/or paraeducators (if applicable). At any time you may ask:  Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject he/she is teaching.  Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications were waived, and  What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration. If you have questions about the professional qualifications for your child’s teacher, please contact your child’s principal.

Parents Right to Know – Citizen Complaint Procedures As a Title I School, we must meet federal rules related to Citizen Complaint Procedures as defined in No Child Left Behind. A citizen complaint is a written statement that alleges a violation of a federal rule, law or regulation or state regulation that applies to a federal program. If you are interested in learning more about this process, you can find information on the OSPI web site at: http://www.k12.wa.us/Title/CitizenComplaint.aspx . You can also request information about this process form the UPSD Educational Service Center.

Attendance Attendance Policies and Procedures Regular school attendance is necessary for mastery of the educational program at Drum Intermediate. Daily punctual attendance is required in accordance with state law and school board rules. Students will attend regularly scheduled classes unless officially excused. (RCW 28A.225).

Illness During the School Day Students may not leave the school because of illness without parent/guardian authorization AND permission from either the school nurse, health room supervisor or school administrator. Students must check in at the health room before requesting to leave school due to illness.

Early Dismissal Students may bring a written request, signed by a parent or guardian prior to 8:30am OR parents may call the Attendance Office before 8:30am (566-5660) to request an early dismissal. Students missing classes because of early dismissal will be expected to make up any school work missed as a result of the dismissal.

Tardies A student is tardy if he/she reports to school/class after the assigned starting time, but within ten minutes of the start of the period. Students must have a valid hall pass with time, date and signature to be excused.

Absences A student is marked absent if he/she misses any portion of class exceeding ten minutes. When returning to school after a full or partial absence, students must check in with the attendance secretary before 8:45 AM. If students arrive to school after 8:45 AM, they are to report immediately to the front office.

Excused Absences Full or partial-day absences may be excused with a note from a parent/guardian or a parent phone call. If your student is absent, please call the Attendance Office at 566-5660. Absences will be excused for illness, medical appointments, health conditions, school-approved activities, family emergencies, and religious observances (when requested by a student's parents and/or guardian).

The principal may, upon request by a parent and/or guardian, grant permission in advance for a student’s absence providing such absence does not adversely affect the student’s educational progress. These absences and absences for vacation purposes are strongly discouraged. The required Planned Absence Form is available in the Drum Office.

Attendance, Grades, and Make-up Work If a student absence is excused, the student shall be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits established by the appropriate teacher, except that in participation-type classes a student's grade may be affected because of the student's inability to make up the activities conducted during a class period. Students who are absent should request homework from their teachers. Please contact the Drum main office to request homework during an absence. Allow 24 hours for teachers to be contacted and to prepare materials. Student work can be picked up in the main office.

Consistent with the expectation of personal responsibility and accountability, a student whose absence is not excused shall experience the consequences of his/her truancy. A truant student's grade shall be affected if a graded activity or assignment occurs during the period of time when the student is truant. Teachers are not required to provide the opportunity to make up work to students who are truant.

Upon their return to school from an excused absence, students are expected to contact each teacher:  For assignments or tests missed  To schedule a time to make up the work, if necessary  To confirm the due dates for work missed

Truancy/Skipping Truancy is a violation of state law. A student who misses class without excuse or leaves campus without proper authorization will be considered truant from school. Examples include, but are not limited to: loitering in the halls or other areas during class time, leaving class without the permission of the teacher, leaving campus during school hours without permission of an administrator, or the misuse or abuse of a hall pass. Students who skip class are subject to disciplinary action. Truant students may not be allowed to make up work. Habitual truancies risk being suspended from school. In such cases, a parent/guardian will be notified of continued truancy, and a conference held with an administrator. (RCW 28A.225)

Excessive Absences/Tardies After five absences or tardies in a quarter, the administration may require a student and/or family conference, especially if a consistent attendance pattern develops. After ten days or more, a doctor’s note may be required to verify illness.

Unexcused Absences and Tardies All absences are considered unexcused until the reason for the absence or tardy is verified by parent phone call or note. Response to the school needs to be made with 24 hours to excuse the absence or tardy. Students are expected to be on time to school and to each class during the school day. Following a third and fourth unexcused tardy to class and/or school, a student will be assigned an After School Detention. Continued tardiness to school or class will result in more serious disciplinary sanctions.

The Becca Bill The Becca Bill addresses the issue of unexcused student absences from school. In compliance with that legislation, the following steps are followed: 1. Parents will be informed by either phone or written correspondence after one (1) unexcused absence for a student within any month during the current school year. 2. After three (3) unexcused absences in any month during the school year, a parent/guardian conference will be required. 3. On or after the fifth (5) unexcused absence in a month, the school shall enter into an agreement with the student and parent/guardian that establishes school attendance requirements. 4. After a student has accumulated seven (7) unexcused absences in a month, or after ten (10) in a year, the district is required to file a stay petition with the court. The respondent to the petition will be the parent if the student is under 12 years of age and will be the student if 12 years of age or older. (RCW 28A.225.010)

Academics Drum Communications The administration and teachers at Drum Intermediate School value communication with students and their families. It is important to establish and maintain positive home and school communication. Below is a list of ways that communication between home and school takes place. Please contact the office if you are not receiving school information on a regular basis.  E-Mail: Each UPSD staff member can be reached via e-mail. E-mail addresses of each employee are the first letter of their first name, and their last name along with @upsd.wednet.edu. For example: [email protected] . Employee e-mail addresses are printed in the front of this handbook and can also be obtained through our district website at www.upsd.wednet.edu  Reader Board: The reader board highlights current important events at school. Be sure to check it out as you drive by.  Student Handouts: PLEASE remind students to bring all announcements and fliers home in a timely manner.  Student Planners: The Drum staff use student planners as an important means to communicate with the home. Notes regarding assignments, performance, etc. can be written by both staff and parent on the planner calendar. Please routinely check your child's planner to see homework assignments, project information, and notes from the teacher.  District Calendars: Each family will receive by mail a school district calendar. Every effort will be made to insure that this calendar is accurate. Please check the Drum Howler newsletter for calendar changes as they become necessary.  Drum Website: Accessible through the district webpage at upsd.wednet.edu

Grading Periods, Report Cards and Progress Reports The school year is made up of two semesters. Progress reports are issued 9 weeks into each semester. Semester grades are issued at the end of each semester (18 weeks) and mailed home. Only the semester grades are part of the permanent record. For questions regarding student progress during the semester, please contact individual teachers by phone or email. Each teacher will send home progress report timelines and guidelines with the students at the beginning of the school year.

Online Grades You can access and monitor your student’s progress reports and report cards online through the UPSD Skyward Family Access program from your computer at home. Passwords and logins are available in our main office. Please let the school know if your contact information changes.

Parent Conferences and Back to School Night Parent conferences will be held in November. Back to School Night will be held at Drum in September to give parents a chance to meet staff and learn classroom procedures. Please check your district calendar or the district website for the exact date and time.

Student Services Assistant Principal The Assistant Principal is primarily responsible for maintaining safety and order at Drum Intermediate School, as well as addressing attendance and discipline issues. Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of the assistant principal whenever they feel it to be necessary to maintain a positive climate at Drum.

Counselors The Counselors at Drum Intermediate School are available if you need to talk about personal matters, have academic concerns, need assistance in making educational plans, and/or need assistance in accessing special services. Students are asked to schedule an appointment with their counselor, unless it is an emergency situation.

Immunizations Students are required to have current immunizations. Up to date and current immunization records must be provided for students to be enrolled. University Place students must present evidence of immunity for public school attendance as listed by the Washington State Department of Health and Tacoma Pierce County Health Department per age and grade level. This list can be found at UPSD.wednet.edu by clicking Parent/Student Resources >> Immunization/Health Requirements.

Students who do not have immunizations in compliance with State law will be allowed to TEMPORARILY attend school for 30 days. This is on the condition that you provide the school with your child’s compliant immunization record showing that your child has received the missing vaccines or a Certificate of Exemption signed by your child’s health care provider or your religious leader. If you do not provide this information by the deadline, your child will be EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL.

Health Room Procedures A Nurse or a trained Health Paraprofessional is present every day in our health room. We request that students follow the following procedures if they wish to be seen in our Health Room.  Students must report to class at the beginning of the school day. Students should not go directly to the Health Room unless there is a serious emergency.  All students must have a pass and log in at the Health Room.  If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease, you will need to provide the school/nurse with a copy of the Drs. written diagnosis and note as to when it is safe to return to school.  Minor first aid supplies are available in each classroom.  Please have your child check in with the health room following an extended illness, injury, or head lice.

Medication If it becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, according to state law, the following must be on file in the health room:  A Drs. order with Parent Request for Giving Oral Medication at School form (completed and signed by both parent and physician)  All medication, with the dosage and the physician's name, must be brought to school in the original prescription bottle by an adult. This also includes over-the-counter medication.  All inhalers & EPI-pens must be in place at the school prior to the first day of attendance. NO EXCEPTIONS due to child safety.  It is a violation of state law for students to be in possession of any over-the-counter or prescription medication at school. Students in possession of medication of any kind may be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Medication by Routes Other than Oral School employees can administer only medications given by mouth. Asthma inhalers fall into this category. Epi-pens are considered emergency medication and can be given due to Special Legislation. Eye drops, ear drops, nose drops, injections, prescription ointment, and other First Aid to skin, i.e., triple antibiotic ointments, calamine lotion, sun tan lotion and other over the counter medications cannot be applied because they are considered treatment, not First Aid. Any treatments to the skin need a doctor’s order and are to be applied only by licensed medical personnel or the student; they cannot be delegated to unlicensed school staff except in an emergency situation.

Annual Required Health Forms Each year you will receive a NEW STUDENT MEDICAL ALERT FORM (green) to fill out which provides the necessary medical information the school nurse needs to know. You must indicate Life Threatening or Non-Life Threatening illness. Washington State RCW28A.210.320 mandates that students with Life Threatening Health Conditions have Emergency Care Plans in place prior to first day of attendance. The Emergency Care Plan (ECP) includes medical information from you and your child’s doctor, current Drs. Orders, and a plan of care for while student is at school. If your child has a Life Threatening Condition you will need to meet with the District School Nurse prior to your child being admitted into school so we can develop the ECP and make sure medications and supplies needed are in the school when your child arrives. If your child has a health condition in which she/he will receive medications at school, you will need to provide that to the school nurse prior to the first day of school.

Illness In the event your child becomes ill or is injured at school, we will call the parent, guardian or the person listed on the student emergency card. If we are unable to reach someone, the student will be retained in the health room for a short period of time. For your child's protection as well as other children in school, please keep students home for 24 hours after a fever has returned to normal. If warranted 911 emergency services will be called. Breakfast/Lunch Services and Accounts Breakfast and lunch are served daily in the lunchroom. Breakfast is served daily beginning at 8:20 a.m. Lunch times are 40 minutes in length and are split between lunch and recess. Students who forget lunch money or have no money on their account may receive an emergency lunch. The school is not able to extend credit to students for breakfast or lunch.

Students are expected to remember and use their keypad number to access their account in the commons for all meals. Students should not share their keypad number with others, and should use only their own number to buy food. Parents and students can also put money into accounts on-line using our RevTrak system at our website www.upsd.wednet.edu. Parents wishing to add money to their students lunch account will need their students 5 digit lunch account PIN. Forms for Free/Reduced meals are available in the main office. Student Activities Student Government Each spring, a student group of four or five sixth graders are elected to serve as the senators of the Drum Student Senate for the following year. In the fall, each homeroom elects a representative and an alternate to serve on the student senate. This body of students meets at least once each month with a staff advisor for the purpose of planning activities, student service projects, and administering the ASB budget. Participating students must meet academic and behavioral requirements since they serve as role models for the rest of the students and since class time is taken for their meetings.

Activities School activities usually include the after-school “Enrichment” program and grade level parties. Students have grade level afternoon socials two times each year. In spring, seventh grade students have their second social in the evening, and this second social serves as a final 7th grade party. Several assemblies are also scheduled, including opportunities for students in our music programs to provide peer performances for our students. There are many ways for a student at Drum to get involved in school outside of the classroom.

General Rules and Expectations Walking Students Students who walk to and from school should respect our Drum neighbors. Students should use sidewalks when available, stay off private property (including shortcuts), and use designated crosswalks. Although we have crossing guards at Drum, students are encouraged to be fully aware of their surroundings for their own personal safety. Students are urged to know safe homes on their routes to and from school where emergency assistance might be obtained.

Private Transportation If you drive your student to school, please keep in mind the intense traffic situation that develops each day both before and after school. Please do not drop off or pick up children in the bus zone on the front side of the school and do not encourage your child to cross through the buses to get to your vehicle. We also ask that you do not block the loading areas on the side of the school. Please pull into a parking spot to wait for your child rather than block the lanes for loading/unloading in the middle of the drive. Always be sensitive to the needs of our school bus drivers; they have first right of way at all times.

Bus Riders Riding a school bus in University Place is a privilege and not a right. Misconduct will mean suspension from the bus and the family will then be responsible for transportation to and from school. All students riding a school bus must adhere to the following rules when waiting for, riding or getting off the bus:  The driver is in full charge of the bus and students.  The students must obey the driver promptly and willingly.  Classroom conduct and school rules must be observed at all times while boarding, riding, or leaving the school bus.  Talk and behave in a quiet and respectful manner to avoid distracting the bus driver.  Students should ride their regularly assigned bus and exit at their regular stop at all times, unless permission has been granted by school authorities.  Students walking to and from the bus loading zone must walk, where practical, facing oncoming traffic.  While waiting for the bus, students must not stand or play on the roadway.  Students should never run after a bus in motion.  Students must board and leave the bus in an orderly manner.  Students must cross the highway in the front of the school bus, and never behind it.  Students must remain seated in a passenger seat at all times and may not extend any part of their body out the window while bus is standing still or in motion.  Windows may be opened only with the permission of the bus driver.  Students must have nothing in their possession which may cause injury to another.  Large items may not be transported without special permission. All personal belongings must be kept out of the aisle.  Students must assist in keeping the bus clean by not eating, drinking, or littering.  In the event of an actual emergency, pupils must follow emergency exit procedures as established by the emergency exit drills.  Parents will be responsible for reimbursing the school district for damage to buses by their child.  School Board Policies regarding student behavior will apply to transportation of students.  Misconduct on the bus may be sufficient reason to discontinue providing bus transportation.  Students are not permitted to take skates, skateboards, or scooters on the school bus.

Bike Riders Students in grades 5-7 may ride bicycles to school provided they:  Wear helmets while riding.  Observe safe riding practices.  Walk bikes on school grounds.  Lock bikes at school in the bike racks provided.  Remember that the bike racks are off limits during school hours. The school or school district will not be responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. Discipline notices will be written and mailed home for students not in compliance with these regulations. A third bicycle notice will mean a withdrawal of bike riding privileges at school.

Field Trips Field trips are a continuation of classroom learning experiences. You may be asked to help cover the cost of these trips. Contact your child's teacher if your family needs assistance in this area. Permission slips must be signed and returned to school prior to the field trip or your child legally may not attend. Students not attending a fieldtrip are expected to attend school on the day of the fieldtrip. Students not attending school will be marked as unexcused if missing the trip is the reason given for non-attendance.

School Photos and Yearbook Individual photos of all students will be taken soon after the start of the school year. These pictures are used in the school yearbook, for identification cards, and other school activities. Parents are given the chance to purchase packets of pictures at this time. In the spring, class pictures are taken. Yearbooks may be purchased at various times throughout the year for distribution the last week of school.

Student Privacy The following guidelines shall be observed to assure the privacy of individuals and the safety and welfare of all students: (Policies 3230, 3231 and 3232.)  A student shall be free from searches by school officials of his/her clothing and other personal property UNLESS there is reason to believe that something is concealed that may be of an illegal nature or pose an immediate threat to the student or to other students. School officials may request a student to remove all items from pockets, backpack or gym bag. Parents and police may be contacted if warranted.  Unlocked cabinets in homeroom classes are provided for students to use for storing lunches, coats and backpacks. Musical instrument lockers with locks will also be available. Periodic general inspection of these spaces may be conducted by school authorities at any time and for any reason, without notice, student consent, or a warrant, provided authorities have reasonable cause to suspect circumstances which may threaten the safety of students or to recover stolen property.

Campus Rules and Expectations Dress and Appearance Dressing appropriately for school is part of being a responsible student. We want our students to learn that certain kinds of dress are appropriate in some situations, but not in others. We expect students to dress for a serious, professional work environment while they are on school grounds and at school activities. The following expectations will be enforced at all times on school grounds.  Clothing/accessories with unacceptable symbols, words or pictures, specifically anything that contains profanity, racist or inflammatory messages, or promotes drugs, alcohol, violence or gang activity will not be allowed.  Headwear may not be worn in the building except for medical or religious purposes.  Tops and shirts which display bare midriffs and plunging necklines are not allowed. This includes spaghetti strap tank tops (straps must be two finger widths) and any other clothing that might be revealing. In addition, undergarments must not be visible.  Sagging pants are not allowed.  Excessively short skirts, shorts, or dresses which are higher than "fingertip" length are not allowed.  Holes in pants or shorts must be lower than fingertip length.  Disruptive or distracting clothing is not allowed.  Footwear must be worn at all times.

Consequences for non-compliance may include but will not be limited to a warning, office visit, and/or being sent home to change. Continued violations of the student dress code may include additional disciplinary consequences. Please note: Closed-toed shoes must be worn on P.E. days.

Electronic and Personal Communications Electronic devices and cell phones are not to be used at school in the building or on district transportation. Students are expected to turn off these items and put them away during breakfast (8:15-8:35) and during school hours (8:35AM-3:15PM). If items are out during school hours, they will be confiscated by school staff. Students are expected to comply with any staff request to surrender electronic items. Refusal to turn over these items will be considered as non-compliance/ insubordination and will result in disciplinary action.

Electronic devices include, but are not limited to, portable music players, cell phones, hand-held video games, cameras, video recorders, earbuds and iPods. These items are disruptive to student learning and interfere with the educational process. Students should leave these items at home. Parents/guardians may pick up confiscated items. In the case of repeat offenses, confiscated electronic devices will be returned to students only on the last day of school. See policy 3245.

Money and Personal Items Students are instructed not to bring money or valuables to school unless it is intended for lunch or a school activity. Money should not be left unattended in backpacks or desks. If students choose to bring personal items onto campus, they do so at their own risk. The school will not be responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items, nor will school officials conduct investigations to locate lost or stolen items.

Breakfast and Lunch Services/Expectations We want the lunchroom to be a calm and enjoyable place for students to visit with friends and eat their breakfast or lunch. Students are expected to follow these guidelines during breakfast and lunch:  Always listen to the lunchroom supervisors.  Patiently wait your turn in line. Cutting in line is disrespectful and not allowed.  Remain seated during your lunch.  Use inside voices and speak only to students sitting close to you. Do not yell to students sitting at other tables.  Food and drink must remain in the lunchroom.  Leave your eating area clean and throw all trash in the designated trash cans.  Quietly line up in the designated area and wait to be dismissed to class or recess. Lunches are organized by grade level and students will sit at designated tables.

Skateboards, Scooters and Other Recreational Items Skateboards, scooters, roller blades, in-line skates, and other recreational items can be disruptive and are not allowed on campus. Students in possession of these items will be required to surrender them to staff. These items will be returned to parents only. The school is not responsible if these items are lost or stolen. Please leave all items that are not needed for school at home.

Drum Intermediate Students Are:

In Class Around Campus  Follow directions and rules  Follow directions and rules Safe  Use a quiet voice and kind words  Be where you should be  Keep hands/feet/objects to self  Use a quiet voice and kind words  Use materials the right way  Keep hands/feet/objects to self  Sit quietly, with “all feet on the floor”  Walk quietly, facing forward  In halls, walk on the right side  Have a pass if out of class during class time

 Follow directions and rules  Follow directions and rules Respectful  Do what the teacher asks  Use a quiet voice and kind words  Raise hand and wait to be called on  Give others their space  Listen politely; let others learn  Offer help when someone is in need  Take turns  Ask before borrowing/using equipment  Ask before borrowing/using supplies  Use facilities as they should be used  Use respectful words like: “Please”, “May I …”, and “Thank you”

 Follow directions and rules  Follow directions and rules Responsible  Come prepared with school materials  Take care of supplies and equipment  Make an effort to do your best on all assignments  Keep campus clean  Use good work habits: start and finish work  As for help when needed  Ask for help when needed  Be the best Drum student you can through words and  Say “I’m sorry” to the teacher or others for my actions part of a problem  Be “proactive” to think of next steps, solutions, or  Be “proactive” to think of next steps, solutions, or consequences consequences  Change behavior to make things better for all  Change behavior to make things better for others  Report problems immediately to an adult staff member/administrator  Tell the truth always

Student Behavior Consequences We are committed to providing a safe and orderly environment for all students, every day. We also believe that it is our responsibility to work with parents to help each student learn how to make good choices and treat others with respect. The following rules and consequences related to student conduct detail both our expectations for student behavior and our response to misconduct. Corrective action and disciplinary consequences may be imposed for violations of any and all rules related to student conduct detailed in the student handbook. Our school rules and authority apply:  At all times on any school district property.  On district-owned and operated or chartered vehicles and at school bus stops.  During any school or district-sponsored activity in any location.  Away from school grounds if negative behaviors would directly affect the good order, efficiency, management, and/or welfare of the school.

Discipline School officials reserve the right to assign corrective actions to students. These actions/consequences may involve school service, restitution, writing assignments, short research projects, etc.

Definition of Corrective Actions and Progressive Discipline We follow the principle of progressive discipline at Drum. Consequences for misconduct and rule violations become more serious as they increase in seriousness and/or frequency. When corrective actions are assigned, the school administrator considers the details of each situation, the severity of the infraction, and the disciplinary history of the student.

Lunch Detention Students lose the privilege of having lunch/recess with friends and spend their lunch time supervised in the detention room. Lunch detention is assigned by individual teachers or an administrator. Lunch detentions are assigned for minor violations of school rules.

After School Detention After school detention is assigned by a teacher or an administrator. Students will be expected to stay for one hour after the regular school day ends. Students are expected to bring work and sit quietly for the full hour.

Friday School Friday school detention is assigned by a teacher or an administrator. Students will be expected to stay from 3:20 to 5:00 p.m. Students are expected to bring work and sit quietly for the full hour and a half. Transportation is not provided for students attending Friday school.

Emergency Removal A student’s immediate removal from a class, subject or activity by a certificated teacher or an administrator or a school bus driver and sending of that student to the building principal or designee, when the teacher or administrator has good and sufficient reason to believe that the student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to the student, other students or school staff or an immediate and continuing threat of substantial disruption of the class, subject, activity, or educational process.

Short-term Suspension These suspensions remove a student from school for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive school days. Short-term suspensions are assigned for exceptional misconduct, acts of an unlawful nature, and for less serious violations after other methods of remediation have been implemented. (WAC 392.400.265)

Long-term Suspension These suspensions remove a student from school for a minimum of eleven (11) to a maximum of 90 consecutive school days. Long-term suspensions are assigned for exceptional misconduct, acts of an unlawful nature, and for other cumulative violations when one or more short-term suspensions have been implemented.

Emergency Expulsion An emergency removal from school for up to, but not exceeding, ten (10) consecutive school days from the student’s current school placement by the superintendent or designee. An emergency expulsion requires the superintendent or designee to have good and sufficient reason to believe that the student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to other students or school staff or an immediate and continuing threat of substantial disruption of the educational process.

Expulsion Denial of attendance for a period of time up to but no longer than the length of an academic term (90 days) as defined by the board of directors. (WAC 392.400.245)

NOTE: A student on suspension or expulsion may not be on any district property, attend school events, or participate in school activities during the time they are suspended. A parent/guardian conference with an administrator may be necessary for readmission to school. Notification of due process will be included with the suspension or expulsion letter sent home informing the parent/guardian.

Student Misconduct – Definitions and Consequences Bullying/Intimidation Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to any characteristic in RCW 9A36.080(3): Physical harm to a student or 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 (RCW 28A.300.285).

Acts of bullying, harassment, or intimidation that are conducted by electronic means are grounds for disciplinary action, even when they do not occur during school hours, occur on the school property, or involve school computers as long as the incident has an impact on the student or educational environment as described in this act. See policy 3207.

Cooperation with School Personnel (Insubordination – Defiance of Authority – Failure to Identify Oneself) Students shall obey the lawful instructions of school district personnel at all times. (RCW 28A-87-010 and RCW 28A-87-055). Failure to comply with a reasonable request from any staff member or guest staff member may be grounds for suspension. In addition, all persons must, upon request, identify themselves to school authorities and staff members in all school buildings, on school grounds, or at school-sponsored events. Failure to do so will result in suspension and/or arrest.

Dangerous Behavior Dangerous behavior is behavior that adversely impacts or has the potential to adversely impact the health and safety of others. Students who engage in dangerous behavior will face disciplinary consequences up to, and including, suspension from school.

Dangerous Items Dangerous items include, but are not limited to laser pointers, lighters, matches, water balloons, wallet chains, and fireworks. These items are legal, but are not allowed on school grounds or at school sponsored events. These items will be confiscated by staff members and will not be returned to students. In severe or repeat cases, students are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from UPSD.

Disruptive Conduct Conduct of any kind which materially and substantially interferes with the educational process is prohibited. Students who intentionally or willfully disrupt the educational process will face disciplinary consequences. State law empowers each teacher to hold students strictly accountable for disorderly or anti-social conduct while under the teacher’s supervision and to temporarily exclude students from the classroom, activity, or instructional area as well as to make recommendations for suspension. Students who repeatedly disrupt the learning process will face increasingly serious consequences up to, and including, suspension from school.

Dress Code Violation Students in violation of the dress code will be asked to correct the violation immediately and may be sent home to do so. Repeated offenses will be subject to progressive discipline for non-compliance. (See policy 3224)

Fighting/Play-Fighting: On school property, students will keep their hands to themselves. Regardless of intent, students who have their hands on another student in an aggressive manner, or in a manner perceived as aggressive will receive consequences.

Forgery, Alteration of Records, Plagiarism, and/or Cheating: Academic dishonesty or cheating in any form is against school policy 3240.

Lewd, Indecent, and Obscene Behaviors Any lewd, indecent, or obscene acts or expressions while on school district property or at school related activities will be grounds for disciplinary action. Some acts of this nature may be considered sexual harassment. Vulgarity and profanity are examples of indecent behaviors. We expect students to use appropriate language on our campus and at all school-sponsored events. Public Displays of Affection (PDA) Publics Displays of Affection, also known as PDA, are not allowed at Drum. Such acts include, but are not limited to, extended hugging, hand-holding, kissing, or hugging while sitting on others’ laps. We expect students to keep “hands off” others when at school. Consequences may include a phone call home and/or other disciplinary action.

Tobacco Products and Related Paraphernalia University Place is a tobacco-free district. No student will be permitted to use or have in their possession tobacco products while on school grounds or under school jurisdiction. The possession or use of tobacco products at school or at school- sponsored events will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, suspension. Lighters and matches are also prohibited.

Trespass Students may not be on school grounds between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM without prior approval from an administrator. Students on school grounds during these hours are subject to disciplinary consequences for trespass.

Truancy Students are expected to attend all classes throughout the day. If students miss class without excuse or leave campus without proper authorization it will be considered truant from school. Consequences for truancy may include but are not limited to disciplinary action such as after school detention, Friday school or suspension. (See policy 3122)

Use of Slurs The University Place School District recognizes that, regardless of intent, racial, ethnic, sexual, and other harassing slurs have the capacity of substantially harming both individuals toward whom the slurs are addressed and the educational community as a whole. Slurs are defined as derogatory remarks, words, phrases, pictures, or gestures referencing or directed toward any individual or group(s). Students who make such slurs shall be subject to disciplinary action. Students should report all incidents of harassment including the use of slurs to school officials.

UPSD prohibits retaliatory behavior of any kind against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process. Retaliation includes but is not limited to any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment.

UPSD DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

DISCRIMINATION UNIVERSITY PLACE School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:  Civil Rights Coordinator, Lainey Mathews, Executive Director of Secondary Education, [email protected], 3717 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466, and 253-566-5600  Title IX Officer, Lainey Mathews, Executive Director of Secondary Education, [email protected], 3717 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466, and 253-566-5600  Section 504 Coordinator, Maria Hetland, Director of Special Services, [email protected], 3717 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466, and 253-566-5600

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 (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: www.upsd.wednet.edu

SEXUAL HARASSMENT 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. 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  The conduct substantially interferes with a student's educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.

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, e-mails, or pictures  Making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks  Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault

You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Title IX Officer, who is listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s sexual harassment policy and procedure, contact your school or district office, or view it online here: www.upsd.wednet.edu

COMPLAINT OPTIONS: DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT If you believe that you or your child have experienced unlawful discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment at school, you have the right to file a complaint.

Before filing a complaint, you can discuss your concerns with your child’s principal or with the school district’s Section 504 Coordinator, Title IX Officer, or Civil Rights Coordinator, who are listed above. This is often the fastest way to revolve your concerns.

Complaint to the School District Step 1. Write Our Your Complaint In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing. Be sure to describe the conduct or incident, explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place, and describe what actions you believe the district should take to resolve the problem. Send your written complaint—by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery—to the district superintendent or civil rights compliance coordinator.

Step 2: School District Investigates Your Complaint Once the district receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days—unless you agree on a different time period. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that demand a lengthier investigation, the district will notify you in writing to explain why staff need a time extension and the new date for their written response.

Step 3: School District Responds to Your Complaint In its written response, the district will include a summary of the results of the investigation, a determination of whether or not the district failed to comply with civil rights laws, notification that you can appeal this determination, and any measures necessary to bring the district into compliance with civil rights laws. Corrective measures will be put into effect within 30 calendar days after this written response—unless you agree to a different time period.

Appeal to the School District If you disagree with the school district’s decision, you may appeal to the school district’s board of directors. You must file a notice of appeal in writing to the secretary of the school board within 10 calendar days after you received the school district’s response to your complaint. The school board will schedule a hearing within 20 calendar days after they received your appeal, unless you agree on a different timeline. The school board will send you a written decision within 30 calendar days after the district received your notice of appeal. The school board’s decision will include information about how to file a complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Complaint to OSPI If you do not agree with the school district’s appeal decision, state law provides the option to file a formal complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). This is a separate complaint process that can take place if one of these two conditions has occurred: (1) you have completed the district’s complaint and appeal process, or (2) the district has not followed the complaint and appeal process correctly.

You have 20 calendar days to file a complaint to OSPI from the day you received the decision on your appeal. You can send your written complaint to the Equity and Civil Rights Office at OSPI: Email: [email protected] ǀ Fax: 360- 664-2967 Mail or hand deliver: PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-7200

For more information, visit www.k12.wa.us/Equity/Complaints.aspx, or contact OSPI’s Equity and Civil Rights Office at 360-725-6162/TTY: 360-664-3631 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Other Discrimination Complaint Options Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education 206-607-1600 ǀ TDD: 1-800-877-8339 ǀ [email protected] ǀ www.ed.gov/ocr Washington State Human Rights Commission 1-800-233-3247 ǀ TTY: 1-800-300-7525 ǀ www.hum.wa.gov

UPSD Nondiscrimination Statement The University Place School District complies with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including language), sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in student education programs, co-curricular activities, and employment practices. The district is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer encouraging application of qualified minorities, women, and disabled persons for employment and other opportunities. University Place School District is committed to providing access to all District programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For elevator access at school sites, contact the principal’s office. The University Place School District is a drug-free/smoke-free work place and educational setting. Direct inquiries regarding compliance, grievance, or appeal procedures, or concerns involving students, should be made to the District Affirmative Action Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ Title IX Officer/HIB Compliance Officer, Executive Director of Secondary Education, Lainey Mathews, [email protected]; or Section 504/FAPE/ADA concerns should be made to Director of Special Services, Maria Hetland. [email protected]. Both can be contacted at (253) 566-5600, 3717 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466.

EXCEPTIONAL MISCONDUCT: GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL SANCTIONS (3240P)

Each offense listed below is considered exceptional misconduct. Exceptional misconduct is a violation of rules so serious in nature and/or so disruptive as to warrant an immediate short-term or long-term suspension. Action will be taken for every offense as indicated in the range of sanctions provided. School administrators will consider the following when determining the length and severity of sanctions:  Severity of behavior  Results of and/or damages caused by behavior  Impact on - or harm to -students and/or staff  Level of disruption resulting from behavior  Intent of the action or behavior  Number and severity of prior offenses  Repeated violations Disciplinary action may also be taken in situations where students use the Internet or personal technology such as computers, smart phones or other electronic devices - on or off school grounds- to engage in acts of exceptional misconduct when such behavior creates a hostile environment for staff or students, or when such actions are disruptive to the school environment. These actions include, but are not limited to, bullying, harassment, intimidation, gang-related behavior, threats of violence or harm, extortion or disruptive conduct using text messages, social media websites, gaming systems, email or other methods.

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ARSON: Grades 5-12 Intentionally or recklessly setting a fire. Does not require a conviction.

Grades ASSAULT: 5-12

Actual or attempted hitting, striking or other wrongful physical Grades 5-12 contact inflicted on another person either directly or indirectly through an object. All CRIMINAL ACTS AS DEFINED BY LAW NOT Studen SPECIFICALLY LISTED: ts

All Includes, but is not limited to forgery, gambling, robbery and other acts. Does not require a conviction. Studen All Students ts Refer to Criminal Code, R.C.W., Washington Administrative Code. CUMULATIVE VIOLATIONS:

Short and long term suspensions may be imposed for students who have multiple exceptional conduct violations. The frequency and severity of the violations will determine Grades 5-12 whether a short-term suspension or a long-term suspension is warranted.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING:

 Intentional hurtful, threatening, or intimidating verbal and/or physical conduct in violation of district policy 3207 and procedure 3207P (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) or Policy 3205 (Sexual Harassment);  Unsolicited or unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is harassing or intimidating that can be of a sexual, Grades 5-12 religious, racial or ethnic nature, or based on disability;  A threat to cause bodily injury, property damage, or to cause the physical confinement or restraint of the person threatened, or any other act causing substantial harm to the physical or mental health of the person threatened.

DANGEROUS USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE OR ENDANGERING STUDENTS ON A BUS

Dangerous use of a motor vehicle on school district property or Grades 5-12 at a school activity; or dangerous conduct on a school bus.

DEFACING PROPERTY; MISUSE OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY; VANDALISM:

The unauthorized, intentional damage to district property or the property of others (other than arson, above).Tagging and Grades 5-12 graffiti are considered vandalism. Restitution may be required.

DEFIANCE OF SCHOOL AUTHORITY:

Willfully disobeying school administrative personnel in Grades 5-12 violation of RCW 28A.635.020. Defiance of school authority includes refusal to obey reasonable requests, instructions, and directives of any school personnel, including volunteers or contractors working for the school. Defiance of school authority also includes some intentional disruptive behavior and refusal to leave public property.

DISRUPTION

Disruption of the school program by bomb scare, false fire Grades 5-12 alarm, fireworks, etc.

EXTORTION:

Includes obtaining money or other property by use of threats Grades 5-12 or physical violence.

Grades GANG RELATED BEHAVIOR: 5-12 Grade Includes any criminal gang activity, solicitation or recruitment Grades 5-12 s of members and the promotion of gang culture or violence. 5- Also includes the use of gestures, language, or codes/symbols commonly associated with gang culture, violence or promotion 12 of violence.

Includes the presence of any gang-affiliated apparel (e.g. shoelaces, bandanas, belts) which by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, symbol, or any other attributes indicating or implying membership or affiliation with such groups. Any written display of gang affiliation (e.g. graffiti) on personal belongings including clothing, school assignments, notebooks, body, etc. is also a violation.

FIGHTING OR FIGHTING INVOLVEMENT:

Includes fighting or fighting involvement - instigating, Grades 5-12 promoting, escalating, failure to disperse, and failure to report a fight that the student is aware of.

POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY:

Includes possession of another person’s or district property Grades 5-12 with the intent to deprive the owner of the property without permission.

POSSESSION/USE/SALE/and DISTRIBUTION (5-12):

The possession, consumption, use, storage, or distribution of drugs (including marijuana/cannabis), alcohol, and other similar chemical substances on school grounds, at school activities, or on district-provided transportation is prohibited.  This section applies to any controlled substance, medication, stimulant, depressant, or mood altering compound, including simulated compounds intended to produce intoxication or euphoria, whether or not such compounds have been designated a controlled substance by state or federal law;  This section applies to marijuana or substances containing marijuana;  This section applies to legally-prescribed drugs which a student is nevertheless not lawfully authorized to possess on school grounds, at school activities, or on district-provided transportation;  This section applies to students who enter school grounds, school activities, or district-provided transportation following the unlawful use or consumption of drugs, alcohol, and other similar chemical substances, including students who appear to be under the influence of such substances; and  This section applies equally to the possession or use of paraphernalia or other items used to possess, consume, store, or distribute drugs, alcohol, and/or other illegal chemical substances, including marijuana or substances containing marijuana.

First Offense:

Discipline for possession and/or use – long-term Grades 5-12 suspension (not to exceed 90 days). Students may be readmitted within 5 days after completion of a drug/alcohol assessment with remaining days held in abeyance.

Discipline for sale and/or distribution – long-term suspension (not to exceed 90 days) or expulsion.

Second Offense: Grades 5-12 Long-term suspension (not to exceed 90 days) or expulsion.

*Expulsion may result based upon the administrator’s judgment of the seriousness of the act or circumstances surrounding the act, and/or the previous record of the student.

THEFT/STEALING:

Grades 5-12 Possession of another person's or district property, regardless of value, without the person's or the district’s permission. As part of the sanction, restitution may be required.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:

This includes sexual misconduct on school grounds, at school Grades 5-12 activities, or on school provided transportation.

THREATS TO STUDENTS OR STAFF: Grades 5-12 This includes threats of violence to other students or any staff.

WEAPONS:

1. Possession of a weapon, simulated weapon, toy weapon, or “look-alike” weapon including, but not limited to, clubs, Grades 5-12 firecrackers, explosives, razor blades, box cutters, pellet/BB/airsoft/paintball guns, etc. Grades 5-12 2. Possession of a knife.

3. An object, which is used to intimidate or to injure another Grades 5-12 person.

4. Possession of a firearm.* All Students *Any University Place School District student who is determined to have carried a firearm or to have possessed a firearm on school premises, school-provided transportation, or school sponsored activities at any facility shall be expelled from school under RCW 28A.600.420, with notification to parents and law enforcement. The superintendent of the University Place School District may modify the expulsion of a student on a case-by-case basis under RCW 28A.600.010.

ANY OTHER ACT that adversely affects the health or safety of other students or staff and/or be so serious in terms of the Grades 5-12

disruptive effect upon the operation of the school(s) as to warrant an immediate short-term suspension, long-term suspension, emergency expulsion, or expulsion. In addition to the sanctions noted above, the following actions may be imposed: Restitution, school agency referral, non-school agency referral, referral to law enforcement, mediation, conflict resolution, counseling, education and/or others.