Pullman High School Parent and Student Handbook 2020 -2021 Home of the Greyhounds Fight Song Come join our band; and sing a song for Blue and Gray. Proudly we stand; our colors waving all the way; 2-3-4 Pullman’s for you; our banners waiving tried and true. With might and main, sing this refrain; for ever, ever, ever Pullman High. P-U-L-L-M-A-N-G-R-E-Y-H-O-U-N-D-S 1 PULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL 510 NW Greyhound Way phs.pullmanschools.org (509) 332-1551 2020-2021 Principal’s Welcome: Welcome to Pullman High School. We are charged to ensure learning while challenging and supporting each student to achieve full potential. We believe we offer you a world-class education and this document is the beginning of fulfilling that commitment. Pullman High School is one of the finest schools in Washington and we plan on your experience being first rate. Juston Pollestad PHS Principal PHS Administration Juston Pollestad, Principal Chris Franklin, Assistant Principal/ Athletic & Activities & CTE Director Debbie Crabtree, Assistant Principal Pullman 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 or 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: Roberta Kramer Assistant Superintendent & Title IX, Section 504/ADA, and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator 240 SE Dexter St, Pullman, WA 99163 2 3 4 5 Table of Contents ASB Information ................................................................................................................................ 8 ASB Activities and Advisors ............................................................................................................... 9 Athletics/Activities ............................................................................................................................ 10 Athletic/Activities Clearance ............................................................................................................. 10 NCAA Eligibility ............................................................................................................................... 11 Two or More Conflicting Activities ................................................................................................... 11 Greater Spokane League Sportsmanship Rules ................................................................................. 11 General Information ........................................................................................................................ 13 Elevator Use ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Grades ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Health Services .................................................................................................................................. 13 Lockers .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Parent/Staff Communication ............................................................................................................. 13 Student Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Student Identification Cards .............................................................................................................. 14 Visitors of Students ........................................................................................................................... 14 Procedures And Policies ................................................................................................................... 14 Accidents ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Announcements ................................................................................................................................ 15 Counseling and Guidance Services ................................................................................................... 15 Dances ............................................................................................................................................... 15 General Class Requirements .............................................................................................................. 15 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................. 16 Other PHS Graduation Information .................................................................................................. 16 Schedule Changes ............................................................................................................................. 17 Attendance Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 19 Excused Daily Absences .................................................................................................................... 19 How to Excuse an Absence................................................................................................................ 19 Making up Missed Work ................................................................................................................... 20 Illness at School ................................................................................................................................. 20 Attendance Disciplinary Actions ...................................................................................................... 20 Tardies .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Unexcused Absences and Truancy .................................................................................................... 20 Students’ Rights And Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 21 Student Rights ................................................................................................................................... 21 Student Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 21 Student Concerns About Staff ........................................................................................................... 22 Student Discipline ............................................................................................................................. 23 Grievance and Appeal Process for Student Discipline ....................................................................... 24 Reengagement After Suspension ....................................................................................................... 24 Reengagement Meeting ..................................................................................................................... 24 Reengagement Plan ........................................................................................................................... 24 6 Conduct Violations .......................................................................................................................... 26 Alcohol or Drugs ............................................................................................................................... 26 Athletic/Activity Attendance ............................................................................................................. 26 Building and Grounds Cleanliness .................................................................................................... 26 Cell Phones/Electronic Communication Devices ............................................................................... 27 Cheating/Academic Fraud ................................................................................................................. 27 Closed Campus Areas ....................................................................................................................... 28 Destruction/ Vandalism of Property .................................................................................................. 28 Dress ................................................................................................................................................. 28 Disruption of Class/School ................................................................................................................ 29 Food .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Forgeries ..........................................................................................................................................