Student – Parent Handbook - Bellevue School District

COMMUNITY HANDBOOK
2015-2016
12619 SE 20TH PLACE
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
425-456-6200
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC
Welcome to Woodridge & Overview of Handbook
Principal Letter to Students and Staff
District/School/PTSA Calendar & Websites
Student Guidelines for Success
Getting Involved
Daily School Schedule
Staff Contact Information
HANDBOOK ABCs (General Information)
Address Or Emergency Information/Changes
After School Plans
Arrival/Dismissal
Attendance
Becca Bill: Washington State Truancy Law
Bicycles and Scooters
Birthday Celebrations
Breakfast Program
Buses
Calendar
Cell Phones
Chaperones
Conferences
Curriculum Nights
Discipline
Dress Code
Drop Off/Pick Up Route and Expectations
Emergency Information
Emergency Preparedness
Harassment/Weapons/Drug Policy
Lost and Found
Lunch and Breakfast
Map
Medications
Network Access
Parents as VIBES Volunteers
Parent Volunteers on Campus
Parking
Pets
Photographs and/or Video
Playground Supervision
PTSA
Recess
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School Closures
Sharing (in the classroom), Money and Valuables
Snacks at School
Student Placement
Student Progress Reports
Telephones/Messages
Toys
Volunteering
Virtues/Safe and Civil Schools
Visitation at School
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?
What is Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)?
Guidelines for Success
Recess Guidelines
Common Area Expectations
POLICIES AND OFFICIAL NOTICES
Electronic Resources and Acceptable Use Policy 2022
Substance Abuse Program Policy 2121
Attendance, Excused and Unexcused Absences Policy 3122
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy 3207
Student Conduct Policy 3240
Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention Policy 3421
Sexual Harassment Policy 5011
Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Wellness Policy 6700
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Welcome to Woodridge Elementary!
Welcome to Woodridge Elementary School for the 2015-2016 School Year! Woodridge
Elementary is one of 17 elementary schools within the Bellevue School District. Woodridge
serves, an estimated, 650 students in grades Kindergarten through the fifth grade. The
Woodridge staff is committed to working together to provide the best possible education for
each student. We value working collaboratively with each family (YOU!) and believe that the
connection between home and school plays an important role in the success of each student
and their educational journey in the Bellevue School District. Thank you for sharing your
children with us!
Woodridge Elementary School
12619 SE 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
Woodridge Elementary Main Office
456-6200
Woodridge Attendance Hotline
456-6205
Woodridge Attendance Email woodridgeattendance@bsd405.org
Bellevue School District Transportation Office
456-4512
Bellevue School District Public Information
456-4000
Bellevue School District News Line
456-4111
(Call this number for school closures/weather-related changes)
Woodridge Elementary School Community Handbook
2015-2016
The policies and procedures in this handbook will be reviewed regularly by the Woodridge staff
and will be revised and amended as necessary.
NOTE: It is our intent that the information contained in this handbook is useful, clear and easy to
understand. Throughout the year, please discuss the material in this handbook with your child. As always,
your written comments and suggestions for improvement of future editions of the Woodridge
Parent/Student Handbook are welcome in the school office. Thanks!
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Dear Woodridge Students:
Welcome to Woodridge Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year; a safe place to learn
and play. All of the adults at Woodridge are excited to meet you, or see if you, if you’re returning!
Together, with your family, we are here to support you in being the best student you can be. At
Woodridge we believe in UNITY, which means we will work on supporting one another to have
the self-discipline to be kind, be responsible, be respectful and to always show kindness to each
person we meet or know. If you make a promise to yourself to work on these areas throughout
the year, you will be a successful student at Woodridge! We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Dear Woodridge Families:
Welcome to Woodridge Elementary, for the 2015-2016 school year. On behalf of the
entire staff, we extend a sincere welcome to those of you who are new and a shared celebration
for those returning! The entire staff shares a mutual interest with you, in your child’s educational
experience and preparation for college, career and life. Your support is always welcomed. Please
know we welcome and encourage you to share in this very special partnership by volunteering,
taking the time to get to know your child’s teacher, joining the Woodridge Parent-TeacherStudent Association (PTSA), becoming a parent ambassador to new families or becoming familiar
with the school’s staff and programs. Should you have questions about how to get involved, please
don’t hesitate to contact the front office or the Principal!
We encourage each of you to take an active role in your child’s education by supporting
his/her work at home and communicating regularly with your child’s teacher, and when
appropriate the School Counselor, Assistant Principal and/or Principal. Working as a team will
assist all of us in providing your child the best education possible.
Please take some time to read through this handbook. Particular areas we’d
recommended reviewing first include, but are not limited to:
 Daily School Schedule for 2015-2016 (page 7)
 Address/Emergency Information Updates/Changes (page 10)
 Arrival/Dismissal procedures (page 10)
 Drop off/Pick up Route and Expectations (page 16-17)
 Lunch and Breakfast (page 19)
If you have any questions about any information, we encourage you to speak with your
child’s teacher or call the Main Office and speak with the Principal or our Assistant Principal,
Mrs. Whitten. Woodridge’s Main Office line is 425-456-6200 or we can be reached at:
 Mrs. Hepworth, Principal- hepworthn@bsd405.org
 Mrs. Whitten, Assistant Principal- whittene@bsd405.org
The staff and I are looking forward to a rewarding year ahead. Returning or new, we
welcome you to a new school year and thank you in advance for joining us to help make this
school year positive and productive for each student in every classroom! You are a critical
piece of our school community!
Nicole Hepworth
Principal
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DISTRICT/SCHOOL/PTSA CALENDAR &
WEBSITES
Bellevue School District’s website is www.bsd405.org. It is here where you will find
information about district-wide events, workshops, partnerships, the district calendar, etc.
Woodridge Elementary school’s website: http://www.bsd405.org/woodridge. In addition, our
school, as well as each school across the district, has a school website: It is here where you will
find information related specifically to Woodridge as well as information related to the Bellevue
School District’s services provided at the school and at the district level.
Woodridge PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association) website:
http://www.woodridgeptsa.org. This website includes a mailing list you can sign up for to
receive important updates as well as a variety of activities occurring at the school and ways in
which you can provide support while becoming involved with the partnership we have with this
non-profit organization, run by Woodridge parents, specially designed to support our school.
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
Woodridge Elementary is a school that works to create a positive social/emotional learning
environment and challenging/supportive academic experience for each child. Our staff will
work toward our goal of improvement in all academic areas. Over the years we have
particularly focused our professional development on reading comprehension through the
powerful practice of Accountable Talk, differentiation in math and social/emotional learning.
This year we will continue these best practices while also refining our expertise in response to
our ongoing analysis of qualitative and quantitative student data.
Our three behavioral expectations include: Show respect, be responsible and make good
decisions. Each month, we will focus on a virtue at Woodridge Elementary, which include:
September Respect
October
Unity
November Service
December Compassion
January
Optimism
February
Self-Discipline
March
Determination
April
Flexibility
May
Confidence
June
Unity
Our staff is committed to establishing and maintaining positive and clear expectations for
behavior in the classroom and in common areas throughout the school including: lunchroom,
playground, drop off/pick up, and walkways. Thank you for your support in encouraging your
child’s adherence to our school wide expectations.
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GETTING INVOLVED
One of the best ways to get to know what’s happening at Woodridge Elementary is to get
involved. You can become involved by staying up to date on school events via the PTSA website
or school website, volunteer in your child’s classroom, join the PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student
Association), volunteer for important committee work, and/or become a partner at home by
checking homework and reading daily with your child. We know that when families and school
work hand-in-hand in the lives of our children, their opportunities and potential for success
soars! We believe “Every Eagle Can Fly!”
DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
2015-2016
Woodridge School Hours
 9:00 AM - 3:25 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
 9:00 AM – 1:05 PM (Every Wednesday)
Woodridge Office Hours
 8:30 AM - 3:50 PM (Monday thru Friday)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Daily Schedule
8:30 AM Breakfast Begins – All students are invited to attend breakfast
8:45 Students enter the building
8:55 Classroom Doors open
9:00 Instruction Begins, All Grades
11:40 Dismissal, ½ day Kindergarten
11:15-12:00 Grades 1 & 2 Lunch (11:15-11:40) and Recess (11:40-12:00)
11:50-12:35 Grades K & 3 Lunch (11:50-12:15) and Recess (12:15-12:35)
12:25-1:10 Grades 4 & 5 Lunch (12:25-12:50) and Recess (12:50-1:10)
2:10-2:25 Afternoon Recess – Grades K-2
2:30-2:45 Afternoon Recess – Grades 3-5
3:25 PM Dismissal, All Grades
Wednesday Daily Schedule
8:30 AM Breakfast Begins – All students are invited to attend breakfast
8:45 Students enter the building
8:55 Classroom Doors open
9:00 Instruction Begins, All Grades
11:40 Dismissal, ½ day Kindergarten
11:15-11:55 Grades 1 & 2 Lunch (11:15-11:35) and Recess (11:40-11:55)
11:45-12:25 Grades K & 3 Lunch (11:45-12:05) and Recess (12:05-12:25)
12:15-12:55 Grades 4 & 5 Lunch (12:15-12:35) and Recess (12:35-12:55)
1:05 PM Dismissal, All Grades
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
*All phone numbers include area code (425)*
General Information
Main Office
Fax
School Website
Attendance Line
Front Office
Principal
Assistant Principal
Office Manager
Office Assistant
Kindergarten Team
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
First Grade Team
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Second Grade Team
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Third Grade
Teacher (Job Share)
Teacher (Job Share)
Teacher (Job Share)
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher (Job Share)
Teacher
Fourth Grade
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Please call the main office to be transferred.
456-6200
456-6204
www.bsd405.org/woodridge
woodridgeattendance@bsd405.org
456-6205
Nicole Hepworth
Emily Whitten
Laurie Englund
Chiwa Matsumura
hepworthn@bsd405.org
whittene@bsd405.org
englundl@bsd405.org
matsumurac@bsd405.org
456-6200
456-6200
456-6201
456-6200
Angie Atkins
Vincy Christian
Anastasia Leja
Shannon Rip
atkinsa@bsd405.org
christianv@bsd405.org
lejaa@bsd405.org
rips@bsd405.org
456-6231
456-6254
456-6232
456-6233
Andrea Espinosa
Michal Friesen
Gyeong Song
Amy Hess
Susan Wilson
espinosaa@bsd405.org
friesenm@bsd405.org
songg@bsd405.org
hessa@bsd405.org
wilsons@bsd405.org
456-6235
456-6236
Jaime Knott
Jordan Nova
Tiffany Reimergartin
Malisa Spencer
knottj@bsd405.org
novaj@bsd405.org
reimergartint@bsd405.org
spencerm@bsd405.org
456-6241
456-6264
456-6240
456-6253
Jocelyn Byker
Kathy Ficken
Katie Forrest
Colette Graybeal
Alicia Lieb
Rechelle Wong
Jennifer Stevens
bykerj@bsd405.org
fickenk@bsd405.org
forrestk@bsd405.org
graybealc@bsd405.org
lieba@bsd405.org
wongr@bsd405.org
Stevensje@bsd405.org
456-6255
456-6255
Dawn Abbott
Debbie Anderson
Heidi Frederick
Joshua Nova
abbottd@bsd405.org
Andersonde@bsd405.org
frederickh@bsd405.org
novajo@bsd405.org
456-6258
456-6259
456-6260
456-6238
456-6237
456-6257
456-6261
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Fifth Grade
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
K-5 Cascade Program
Primary
Intermediate
Social Worker
Specialists
Art
Counselor
English Language Facilitator
English Language Facilitator
Instructional Coach
LAP Reading Intervention
LAP Reading Intervention
Library Media Specialist
Music & Band
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Physical Education
Physical Therapist
Psychologist
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Speech/Language Pathologist
Technology Assistant
Childcare
Jennifer Dillon
Larry Hopper
Katie (Kiser) Brooks
Erin Ropposch
dillonj@bsd405.org
hopperl@bsd405.org
kiserk@bsd405.org
ropposche@bsd405.org
456-6275
456-6262
Brittany Komen
Josh Long
Julie O’Brien
komenb@bsd405.org
longjo@bsd405.org
obrienju@bsd405.org
456-6243
456-6244
456-6268
Gina Ray
Kristen deAlteriis
TBD
Pam Murray
Kirsten Pickering
Jenny Sheffler
Robin Lessing
Linda Peterson
Stephen Holmes
Barb Slaymaker
TBD
Marnie Kazarian
TBD
Kristen deAlteriis
Josh Killion
Betsy Norton
KC Messner
Carlos Humaran
rayg@bsd405.org
dealteriisk@bsd405.org
456-6254
456-TBD
456-6273
456-6208
456-6270
456-6271
456-6245
456-6212
456-6253
456-6214
456-6266
456-6247
456-6266
456-6209
456-6234
Anna Matson
Kitchen & Custodial Management
Kitchen Manager
Karen Ralph
Day Custodian
Dan Surridge
Night Custodian
Cam Dang
Night Custodian
Hue Vo
murrayp@bsd405.org
pickeringk@bsd405.org
shefflerj@bsd405.org
lessingr@bsd405.org
petersonli@bsd405.org
holmess@bsd405.org
slaymakerb@bsd405.org
Kazarianm@bsd405.org
dealteriisk@bsd405.org
killionj@bsd405.org
nortone@bsd405.org
messnerk@bsd405.org
humaranc@bsd405.org
456-6276
456-6207
456-6213
matsona@bsd405.org
456-6226
ralphk@bsd405.org
surridged@bsd405.org
dangc@bsd405.org
voh@bsd405.org
456-6248
456-6249
456-6249
456-6249
Every Woodridge Eagle CAN Fly!
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STUDENT – PARENT HANDBOOK ABCs
ADDRESS OR EMERGENCY INFORMATION/CHANGES
It is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibility to notify the front office at 425-456-6200 or via e-mail
englundl@bsd405.org of any changes of address, work or home phone number or emergency
contacts so they may be changed on school records. Any changes need to be noted
immediately for safety reasons.
AFTER SCHOOL PLANS
Should your child wish to go home with a friend or anywhere else other than the normal afterschool destination, written permission from a parent or guardian must be brought to the school
office in the morning where it will be recorded and stamped. School phones are not available
to make last minute play plans. If plans should change during the school day, please notify the
main office before 2:00 pm. Change of dismissal plans called in after 2:00 pm are not
guaranteed to be delivered to the student unless it is deemed an emergency.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
Students are to arrive at school between 8:45 am and 8:55 am and line up outside their
classrooms in a sitting position against the hallway wall. Prompt arrival at school is expected of
all students. Students who arrive after 9:00am are considered tardy and must report to the
Office. Students are prohibited from arriving prior to 8:45, unless they are buying breakfast,
because there is no adult supervision available outside.
Unless students are involved in a supervised after-school activity, students must leave campus
at the end of the school day (3:25pm, or 1:05pm on Wednesdays.) In order to not interrupt
instruction at the end of the day, parents are asked to wait outside the building at a family
designated area (covered area or courtyard suggested) to meet their children at dismissal. If
you are using the designated pick up area, please remain in your car at all times, pull forward in
order to keep the traffic flow moving, and following directives of staff members. In order to
help ease student pick up congestion, you may consider either arriving to school five minutes
after dismissal when the parking lot is typically cleared out of parking your car on a side street
and meeting your child by foot. Staff will remain outside with students for 10 minutes. In order
to ensure student safety, any student picked up after 3:35 will need to be picked up in the main
office and signed out by a parent /guardian. Frequent late pick-ups may result in the need for a
plan to be made between the principal and family in order to rectify the situation. On-going
late pick-ups could result in the family paying a child a child care hourly fee or a referral to Child
Protective Services.
Students will be walked in grade level groups to the appropriate dismissal area after school.
The bus loading area is located in the front of the building, the car drop off/pick up is located in
the visitor parking lot, and parents who are picking up children by foot can meet them in the
courtyard located on the west side of the building.
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Please note: We ask that all half day kindergarten students exit campus at 11:40; this
includes our playground due to lunch/recess schedules and supervision responsibilities.
Also, the Woodridge Daycare leases our playground for their after school program and
due to liability issues the program may not share the playground with other children.
When the daycare is using this space, please choose another area for your child(ren) to
play, under your direct supervision.
ATTENDANCE
24 Hour hotline (425)456-6205. Call by the start of school to notify the Office of your child’s
absence. You may also send an e-mail message to Office Manager Laurie Englund at
englundl@bsd405.org or woodridgeattendance@bsd405.org.
Regular attendance is important to a student’s success in school, and students are expected to
be in school unless excused. An absence from school will be excused for the following reasons:
 Illness or medical injury
 Family emergencies
 Observations of established religious holidays
 Pre-arranged medical and dental appointments
 Absences which are considered appropriate at the discretion of the Principal.
Please be advised that 3 unexcused tardies is equal to 1 unexcused absence. Because frequent
tardiness and absences affect student learning, this issue will be addressed by the Principal.
Actions might include referrals to the County Court system and, if pertinent, sending students
back to their home schools. You will be informed via letter and/or phone call if you are in
jeopardy of your student being considered “truant”.
Pre-arranged absences: If your child is going to be absent for more than 2 days due to
family plans, please obtain a Request for Excused Absence Form from the Office. It must
be received by the Principal, or Assistant Principal, at least 5 days prior to the absence, in
order to be considered for excusal.
BECCA BILL: WASHINGTON STATE TRUANCY LAW
The Attendance office, administrators and counselors will ensure that Woodridge Elementary
complies with the state truancy law, RCW 28A 225. The law requires parents to cause their
student(s) to attend school regularly and to provide valid justification to the school when their
student(s) is absent. Woodridge Elementary will notify parents/guardians of unexcused
absences. Students may be subject to consequences such as conferences, detention, in-school
suspension, or lower grades due to continued unexcused absences.
BICYCLES & SCOOTERS
Fourth and Fifth grade students may ride their bicycles and scooters to school. A bicycle helmet
is required. Bicycles and scooters must be walked on and off the school grounds and riders
must obey the school crossing guards at all times. Students are required to lock their bikes and
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scooters up on the bike rack which is located on the other side of the office, between the
Woodridge toddler/preschool/childcare building and the kindergarten rooms.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Due to food safety issues, allergies and the rise of childhood obesity, teachers and parents
are strongly encouraged to celebrate holidays and birthdays with nonfood items and
activities, according to BSD Board Policy 6700 as well as BSD Board Procedure 3420P.
Teachers may have specific requests regarding birthdays and celebrations. Therefore, it’s
always important to learn about your child’s classrooms guidelines and to discuss your desire
for a birthday celebration with your child’s classroom teacher ahead of time. If a birthday is
celebrated at school, please note that staff will plan on a short celebration (5 minutes).
 If your child’s classroom teacher allows birthday treats, they should be healthy and
nutritious. (See appendix for the Bellevue School District Nutrition Policy)
 There is no refrigeration available for birthday treats at school.
 Please be aware of children with all food allergies.
 Birthday invitations must be emailed/mailed and cannot be handed out at school.
** A new popular idea for celebrating a child’s birthday or special accomplishment is to donate
a favorite book to the school library or classroom in the child’s name. Kids LOVE this gift! Ask
the teacher or librarian for title suggestions.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Nutritious hot lunches and breakfasts will be available for purchase every day for all students,
or students may bring a lunch from home. Our computerized accounting system enables
students to pay in advance.
Breakfast/Lunch Money Deposits: Money is accepted in the Office. Payment envelopes
are available in the Office. Please label them with Student’s name, grade, teacher, PIN
#, and amount to be deposited. Please do not bring money through the lunch line.
Your child will receive a “stamp” on their hand when his/her balance drops below the
price of a school lunch. Please be sure to send money immediately as we are unable to
extend credit. While no school lunch will be served to children with inadequate funds,
no child will go hungry. Free/reduced Lunch Forms are available in the Office for those
qualifying for financial assistance.
MEAL PRICES:
Elementary Lunch - $3.00
Milk a la carte - $.50
Elementary Breakfast - $2.25
Adults - $4.00
Reduced Lunch - $.40
BUSES
Bus service is provided for any student living within the school attendance area that is not
within walking distance. If you have a question about a bus stop, please contact District
Transportation at (425) 456-4512 or check out the Bellevue School District website.
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CALENDAR
Please refer to the district website calendar for the most up-to-date district information
(http://www.bsd405.org/about/calendar/). Additional information pertinent to Woodridge
families will be sent or emailed home, advertised in PTA and classroom newsletters, and
displayed on the Woodridge message board. Additionally, you can find out about Woodridge
events on the PTSA Website (http://www.woodridgeptsa.org/calendar-2015-2016.html).
First Day of School
September 1
No School: Professional
Development for Staff
October 9
No School: Veteran’s Day
November 11
No School: Thanksgiving
November 26 & 27
No School: Winter Break
December 21 –
January 1, 2016
No School: MLK Day
January 18
No School: Professional
Development
January 25
No School: President’s
Day
February 15
No School: Mid-Winter
Break
February 16-19
No School:
March 11
No School: Spring Break
April 4-8
No School: Professional
Development
May 27
No School: Memorial Day
May 30
Last Day of School: June
20 OR TBD based on # of
snow days
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CELL PHONES
Use of cellular phones is NOT allowed at Woodridge, during school hours. Students are
encouraged to leave their devices at home. However, should a student need to bring their cell
phone on campus, they may have it at school ONLY if it is turned OFF, is OUT OF SIGHT, and is
kept in their backpack. Students who keep cell phones for emergencies may use their phone in
parent pick-up zones before and after school only. If a staff member sees or hears a cell phone
during the school day, it will be confiscated and held for parent/guardian pick-up.
Woodridge is not responsible for recovery of lost or stolen property and will not investigate the
theft of cell phones. Disciplinary action for cell phone usage during school hours includes:
1. Cell Phone confiscated and picked up at the office
2. Cell Phone held for parent/guardian pick-up
Please read BSD Policy 3245 should you wish to learn more about telecommunication devices
on school property.
CHAPERONES
All field trip chaperones must complete and submit a volunteer application. Applications are
available at our Woodridge Office or any Bellevue school. Please complete and return the
application to the school where you wish to volunteer. All applicants must provide a copy of
valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers must pass the
screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field trips.
It is extremely helpful if all chaperones adhere to the guidelines outlined below:
1. Strictly follow the field trip schedule
a. No unapproved stops or deviations
2. Remain close to your assigned group of students to prevent unsafe, impolite or
inappropriate behavior
3. Report problems with student behavior to teacher immediately
a. Do not accept disrespectful behavior of any kind from students
CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences provide the opportunity to share valuable information about
student progress in school. Parents may request a conference with the child’s teacher or the
principal at any time during the school year. Formal conferences are held in the fall for all
students. Spring conferences are held at teacher/parent discretion.
CURRICULUM NIGHTS
Woodridge Curriculum Nights will take place at the beginning of the school year. Each grade
level hosts an independent curriculum night. Curriculum Night is an opportunity for you to hear
from your child’s teacher about the grade level standards, expectations and how you can
support your child throughout the school year. The evening events typically last from 1-1.5
hours and are intended as informational nights for parents. Students are encouraged to stay at
home, unless directly supervised by the adult/guardian. The following Introduction and/or
Curriculum Nights will occur as outlined on the next page.
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Date
8/20/2015
9/24/2015
Day
Thursday
Thursday
9/28/2015
Monday
10/1/2015
Thursday
Time
6:00-7:00 PM
5:30-6:30 PM
6:35-7:10 PM
7:15-8:15 PM
5:30-6:30 PM
6:35-7:10 PM
7:15-8:15 PM
5:30-6:30 PM
6:35-7:10 PM
7:15-8:15 PM
Grade
K
1
1 and 2
2
3
3 and K
K
4
4 and 5
5
Event
Kindergarten Orientation
Curriculum Night
Principal’s Message
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night
Principal’s Message
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night
Principal’s Message
Curriculum Night
Please note: This time is not intended for individual conferencing with your child’s teacher.
DISCIPLINE
 We believe in utilizing the research behind positive behavior intervention strategies and
support systems; intended to teach students appropriate behaviors in response to their
actions.
 We specifically instruct students in the areas of self-management and self-awareness
and problem solving through the utilization of the Second Step curriculum (in grades K2) and the RULER curriculum (in grades 3-5).
 We encourage students to use the Virtues language and other problem solving
strategies to peacefully solve social and behavioral conflicts.
If a student is not able to meet the guidelines for success, we have a progressive system that
involves communication to the family of student(s) involved and varying levels of consequences
at school. The consequences rendered will be based on several factors including, but not
limited to the severity of behavior, a particular student’s behavior record, and the age of the
student(s) involved.
Please see the Student Behavior section for more detailed information about expectations.
DRESS CODE
Please be thoughtful in helping your child select appropriate clothes and shoes to wear to
school each day. Clothes selected to wear to school should be appropriate for the learning
environment and weather forecast. While short shorts, short skirts and spaghetti strap tops
may be appropriate for summer days, they are not appropriate for the school day. Please
discourage your child from wearing short shorts or skirts, halter tops (bare back tops), spaghetti
strap tops, half shirts (bare skin showing between the shirt and pants/skirts), or any jeans,
sweats, tops etc. where your child’s underwear is visible. As a good measurement tool, dresses,
skirts, and shorts should be as long as where a child’s fingers reach when arms are held to the
side. “Tank tops” or sleeveless tops should be at least three fingers width wide.
Footwear should be chosen with safety in mind, considering that most students are running
around outdoors during recess, climbing on playground equipment, and playing games. While
“flip flops” and sandals are allowed, please be advised that as a safety precaution students may
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be told they may not participate in any type of running or movement oriented games with open
toed shoes, sandals or “flip flops” (tether ball, soccer, kickball, 4-square, basketball). If your
child really wants to wear flip flops or sandals to school and participate at recess, w suggest
packing a pair of tennis shoes into the backpack to wear at recess - for safety’s sake!
Tennis shoes are required for every PE session. Every student will attend PE once a week.
If a child is deemed to be dressed inappropriately, parents will be contacted and asked to bring
more appropriate clothing to school for your child. Whenever possible, alternative clothing will
be provided to the child (sweat shirt, pants, etc) to wear for the duration of the day.
DROP OFF/PICK UP ROUTE AND EXPECTATIONS
Please review the below diagram and read the following options carefully to determine the best
plan of action for your family to use during the busy arrival and departure times at Woodridge.
If your child will NOT be riding the school bus, please take the time to review the below
diagram and read the following information carefully to determine the best plan of action for
your family to use.
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2
1
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If you would like to park your car and meet your child, the following options exist (See map
also):
1. Park in the west visitor parking lot.
2. Park in the gravel turn around (across the street near the water tower)
3. Park across SE 20th Place using 126th to park your car in the neighborhood
If you park in the west visitor parking lot:
 Please plan on getting out of your car and meeting your child in the circular courtyard
on the west side of the main building.
If you park across the street or in the gravel parking area
 Use the designated cross walks as a model for all children, to ensure safety!
If you would prefer to stay in your car:
 Utilize the student drop off lane located in visitor parking,
 Remain in your vehicle at all times (as this is the designated fire lane).
 Pull all of the way forward before letting your child in the car
 If your child needs assistance in getting situated in a booster seat, please park your car
rather than using the drop off/pick up lane.
Finally, in the Woodridge parking lot, please use the virtues of patience and responsibility and
help keep our children safe by refraining from using your cell phone! Also, as a general rule,
please allow additional time during our peak arrival and dismissal periods. Furthermore, while
every Woodridge staff member assists in ensuring a safe dismissal for our students and families;
please use a respectful tone at all times towards Woodridge staff members, patrol students,
and other people patrolling the parking lot.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the Woodridge Principal,
Nicole Hepworth (425-456-6200 or hepworthn@bsd405.org) or Assistant Principal, Emily
Whitten (425-456-6200 or whittene@bsd405.org).
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
It is EXTREMELY important that each child has an Emergency Information Form on file in the
office. Forms are distributed the first week of school and due back in the office the first week
of school. This form provides names and phone numbers of emergency contacts. If your child
is sick or injured, or if there is an emergency at the school, the office first calls the
parents/guardians listed at their home, work, cell and pager numbers. If we are unable to
reach them, we leave messages whenever possible and proceed down the emergency contact
list in the order given. We often face the dilemma of not being able to contact anyone because
phone numbers have changed or are no longer in use, or we simply don’t have other names to
call. We would appreciate you listing several contacts and advising us when changes occur.
Should an emergency occur, please refer the map below for where to report to meet your
child and sign them out. Additional information will be distributed to all parents/guardians
throughout the school year.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
An extensive emergency plan has been prepared for our school. Students are instructed on
emergency procedures and participate in monthly drills. A large storage container houses our
emergency supplies including bottled water, tools, first aid supplies, etc. In the event of an
emergency, power may be lost and we may be unable to contact you. For that reason we ask
you to provide us with instructions and permission regarding your child’s dismissal. Please refer
to the emergency information section above for more information.
HARASSMENT/WEAPONS/DRUG POLICY
School administration and staff have an obligation to all Woodridge students to keep them safe
and able to focus solely on their learning. Woodridge Elementary is a harassment free,
weapons free, and drug free zone!
“Harassment” is defined as a verbal or physical assault that makes the receiver in any way feel
uncomfortable, ostracized, or threatened. Woodridge Elementary School has a very clear policy
against any form of harassment, whether it is physical or verbal, student or teacher directed.
There is no tolerance for harassing behavior, and students or adults engaging in harassment can
receive the severest of consequences, including suspension and expulsion and/or police
involvement.
A “weapon” is any instrument that threatens, or appears to threaten, the safety of the school
community. Any student with an object resembling a knife, gun, or other possibly dangerous
instrument, regardless of the object’s actual ability to cause harm or the intent of the bearer of
such an object, can receive the severest of consequences, including police contact, suspension
and expulsion.
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LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found is located in the main school hallway underneath the staircase and across from
the Cafeteria. Unclaimed items from the Lost and Found are donated to charity at the end of
each trimester.
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST
Nutritious hot lunches and now breakfasts will be available for purchase every day for all
students, or students may bring a lunch from home. Our computerized lunch accounting
system enables students to pay in advance.
Breakfast/Lunch Money Deposits: Lunch money is accepted in the Office. Payment
envelopes are available in the Office. Please label them with Student’s name, grade,
teacher, PIN #, and amount to be deposited. Please do not bring money through the
lunch line.
Your child will receive a “stamp” on their hand when his/her lunch balance drops below
the price of a school lunch. Please be sure to send money immediately as we are unable
to extend credit. While no school lunch will be served to children with inadequate
funds, no child will go hungry. Free/reduced Lunch Forms are available in the Office for
those qualifying for financial assistance.
Meal prices:
Elementary Lunch - $3.00
Elementary Breakfast - $2.25
Reduced Lunch - $.40
Milk a la carte - $.50
Adults - $4.00
MAP
A school map is available upon request. Please contact, or visit, the front office for more
information.
MEDICATIONS
Whenever possible, parents and physicians are urged to design a schedule for administering
medication before or after school hours. If this is not possible, parents must come to the Office
to complete an Authorization to Administer Medication Form. This authorization is good for
the current school year only. Unused medication must be collected from the school at the end
of the prescribed period or end of the school year, whichever is sooner. Bellevue School
District policy states that all medications must come to the Office, not in the classroom or
student’s backpack, in the original container labeled by the pharmacy or physician with the
medication name, the dosage to be taken, frequency of administration, and name of physician.
NETWORK ACCESS
The District expects students to exercise good judgment and use network resources in an
appropriate manner. All use of the network must support education and research and be
consistent with the mission of the District. Use of the electronic resources provided by the
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District is an expectation and privilege. In order to maintain the privilege, students agree to
learn and comply with all of the provisions included in BSD School Board Procedure 2022.
Proper use of network access and technology will be reviewed with all students throughout the
year.
PARENTS AS VIBES VOLUNTEERS
Parents may volunteer to mentor and tutor students other than their own. In this case, they
are considered VIBES (Volunteers in the Bellevue Education System) volunteers. Additional
requirements include:
1. One-time attendance at VIBES Volunteer Orientation
2. Two reference checks (conducted by the VIBES office)
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ON CAMPUS
All parent volunteers with regular access to students must complete and submit a volunteer
application. Applications are available at our Woodridge Office or any Bellevue school. Please
complete and return the application to your child's school. All applicants must provide a copy
of valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers must pass the
screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field trips.
PARKING
Please park in the visitor parking lot located on the West side of the building. If you need to
park on a side street, please use the designated crosswalks and adhere to all safety rules.
Parking is also available near the water tower across the street and west of the school. See
Arrival/Dismissal or Drop Off/Pick Up sections for more information.
PETS
Students are not allowed to bring pets to school or onto school grounds. If a pet does follow a
student to school, every effort will be made to contact the owner, if known.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO
For liability and privacy purposes, photographing and videotaping of students at school during
school hours or school sponsored events, is not allowed without permission from the
parent/guardian as well as the Principal.
Occasionally, your student might be included on videotapes and/or in photographs used for
appropriate district-authorized purposes possibly outside the district. Permission forms have
been sent home and are available in the office for you to sign only if you do not want your child
included in these videotapes or photographs. Examples of uses are:
 show the Bellevue community what we do in our school
 use for broadcast media and newspaper articles
 include in the Annual School Performance Report
 Bellevue Schools Foundation programs
 televise through the City of Bellevue Cable TV station
 make presentations to other audiences at workshops
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other appropriate district-authorized purposes
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION
School staff supervises the play areas during the mid-afternoon and afternoon recesses. These
areas are NOT supervised before or after school and students are not to play while
unsupervised. Students are to sit down in a line inside the hallways next to their classroom
door before the morning bell rings and doors open at 8:55. Please note: The Woodridge
Daycare leases our playground for their after school program and due to liability issues the
program may not share the playground with other children. When the daycare is using this
space, please choose another area for your child(ren) to play.
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Woodridge’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is a major program facilitator and
economic resource for Woodridge Elementary students and support to staff. Some
educational programs, most financial classroom support, all social activities and all before or
after-school programs would not exist without the support of Woodridge’s PTSA. Membership
in Woodridge’s PTSA shows your support for Woodridge Elementary and our students. You can
join Woodridge’s PTSA in the front office of the school or check out Woodridge’s PTSA website
for PTSA events, membership and additional information at http://www.woodridgeptsa.org/
RECESS
At the beginning of the year, each student is taught the Woodridge recess expectations. Each
student is responsible for safe and fair play while at recess, as well as expected to stay within
the playground boundaries. Please help your child to dress appropriately for Washington
recess weather….rain! Warm rain jackets and weather-sturdy shoes are recommended. Rainy
day recess will only occur during the harshest of weather conditions. When rainy day recess
does take place, students will be offered indoor and/or covered area alternatives to play in with
adult supervision.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Do you know where you can find updated school closure information? Below is a list of
resources for you to access in order to plan for how your child will get to/from school, in the
event school is delayed.
 www.schoolreport.org
 www.bsd405.org
 BSD Newsline 425-456-4111
 Local TV / Radio Stations
SHARING IN THE CLASSROOM, MONEY AND VALUABLES
Students come to school to learn and therefore should leave any items which may distract
learning at home. Toys, trading cards, electronic games, stuffed animals, money, and other
personal items of value need to remain at home so they are not misplaced, lost, or broken.
These items should not be brought on the bus either. If a child wishes to bring a special item to
share with the class, he or she must first get permission from the teacher.
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SNACKS AT SCHOOL
Students may bring healthy snacks to eat prior to lunchtime, as long as they are in compliance
with BSD School Board Anaphylaxis Prevention Procedure 3420. Your child’s classroom teacher
can give you more information about snack time as each classroom handles snack a little
differently, in consideration of student safety. Check with your child’s teacher to see if he/she
would appreciate a donation and to ensure the donation would not interfere with a child’s food
allergy.
STUDENT PLACEMENT
One of the most important responsibilities of the staff each year is to assign students to classes
for the next school year. The goal of student placement is that each student be placed in a
positive learning environment. Many factors are considered when placing students. Academic
strengths and needs, social and emotional characteristics, as well as parental input are
thoughtfully considered. Should a parent feel that a child’s placement is inappropriate; a
request in writing should be made to the Principal using the “Request for Change of Placement”
form found in the Office. Change of classroom placement during the school year is rare. Unless
considered a safety concern, no change of placement will happen during the first two weeks of
school.
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
The chief purpose of reporting student progress to parents it to provide the information
necessary for a solid working relationship between school and the home in guidance of the
student. Parents will be kept informed about the growth and progress of their children in all
aspects of school curriculum, including observed student behaviors in the intellectual,
emotional, physical and social development areas. Written progress reports will be sent during
three reporting periods: December, March, and June.
TELEPHONES/MESSAGES
If absolutely necessary, with teacher permission and supervision, students may call home at
appropriate times. Students may also be directed by teachers to call home in order to report
their own school successes and areas for growth. The telephone in the Office is also available
for visitors to the building.
Messages to students must be telephoned to the office by 2:00 pm to allow adequate time for
delivery. Please limit these, as every call to a classroom interrupts valuable teaching time.
Use of cellular phones is NOT allowed at Woodridge. If students carry a cell phone for
safety purposes before or after school, the phone must be turned off and left in the
student backpack at ALL times throughout the school day 8:45-3:25. If a cell phone
becomes an issue on campus, the phone will be confiscated and held in the main office
until a plan of action can be agreed on between the school and family.
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TOYS
Toys are not allowed at school, unless permission has been arranged with your child’s teacher.
Should a child bring a toy/item from home without their teacher’s permission:
1. The toy/item will be confiscated and picked up at the office
2. The toy/item will be held for parent/guardian pick-up
VOLUNTEERING
All volunteers with regular access to students must complete and submit a volunteer
application. Applications are available at our Woodridge Office or any Bellevue school. Please
complete and return the application to the school where you wish to volunteer. All applicants
must provide a copy of valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers
must pass the screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field
trips.
VIRTUES/SAFE AND CIVIL SCHOOLS
The Safe & Civil Schools Series is a collection of practical materials designed to help school staff
improve safety and civility across all school settings. By so doing, school personnel lay a
foundation to engage students and enhance learning. The Virtues Project was honored as a
model global program for families of all cultures by the United Nations. It is based on the
simple wisdom of the world’s diverse cultures about living by the best within us –
demonstrating virtues like self-discipline, unity, honesty, courage, and service. The strategies of
the Virtues Project are a simple, proven methodology which helps children to remember who
they really are, and to awaken the virtues that already exist within them.
Each month our school community will learn and celebrate a Virtue. The 2015-2016 for
Woodridge are as follows:
September- RESPECT
October- UNITY
November-SERVICE
December- COMPASSION
January- OPTIMISM
February- SELF-DISCIPLINE
March - DETERMINATION
April - FLEXIBILITY
May –CONFIDENCE
June -UNITY
VISITATION AT SCHOOL
Parents are welcome to visit their child’s classroom or any other activity on the school grounds,
such as special programs and assemblies. Please contact the teacher and/or principal in
advance if you wish to observe or visit a class. On-going observations of a classroom can cause
disruption to the regular school day, therefore the principal reserves the right to limit the
number of observations requested by a parent, as necessary. As an added measure of safety,
we have implemented a sign-in system for all visitors and volunteers. If you come to the school
to visit or volunteer, please stop by the office first and sign in. We will ask you to wear a badge
that identifies you as a visitor or volunteer. We truly appreciate your support at Woodridge
and want you to feel welcome here while realizing that the safety of our students is a high
priority for us.
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If you are bringing an item to school for your child, please leave it in the Office and your child
will be called to the Office to pick it up. Do not deliver it to the classroom. If you are a PTSA
member who volunteers on a regular basis, you will be given a permanent badge to wear while
on campus, but will still need to sign in/out at the main office.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
The basis of our behavior plan at Woodridge Elementary is a desire for all children to grow and
learn positive social skills while accepting responsibility for their actions. During the 2015-2016
we will be continuing our education of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and increasing our use of
a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Systems.
What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of acquiring the skills to recognize and
manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, establish positive relationships, make
responsible decisions, and handle challenging situations effectively. SEL provides schools with
an evidence-based framework for preventing problems and promoting students’ well-being and
success. The SEL framework is an integrated approach involving every student, the entire staff,
the family, and the community.
Effective SEL addresses the fundamental conditions for learning and fosters students’ capacity
to learn. Best practice includes classroom teachers modeling evidence-based explicit social
emotional skills instruction in a safe, caring, supportive, participatory learning environment. SEL
is fundamental to children’s healthy development and enables schools to educate students to
be good problem solvers and caring, responsible, engaged citizens. A major review of SEL
research provides strong evidence that building social and emotional skills improves student
attitudes, behaviors, and academic performance. At Woodridge and in the Bellevue School
District, we have partnered with the University of Washington and have also been consulting
with www.casel.org for evidence-based programs that match our needs and characteristics.
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?
Positive Behavioral and Interventions Supports (PBIS) is a framework for providing a range of
systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important academic and behavior outcomes
while preventing problem behaviors. Schools that apply PBIS establish clear school wide
expectations for behavior which are taught, modeled and reinforced by all staff.
Our Guidelines for Success at Woodridge include:
Solve Problems, Show Respect and Make Good Decisions
We teach students skills to support them in their self-awareness, self-management,
social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. We do so through
the use of K-2 Second Step curriculum, 3-5 RULER curriculum and teach and encourage
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students to use the Virtues language and other problem solving strategies to peacefully
solve social and behavioral conflicts.
Bellevue School District Policy 3207 strictly prohibits harassment, intimidation and
bullying. This policy and procedure (p/p) applies to all school district employees, students,
parents/guardians, volunteers, patrons, and school Board members including conduct between
students. A copy of the district’s p/p is available on the district’s website (www.bsd405.org) and
available in each school. Every effort will be made to provide to the student and/or
parent/guardian a copy of the district’s p/p in their predominant language, upon request by the
student and/or his/her parent/guardian.
RECESS GUIDELINES

Treat Students and Adults with Respect by…
o Sharing play equipment and including everyone in the games without excluding
students who want to play.
o Using words and language that are respectful, rather than using hurtful language
or profanity.
o Solving problems using a respectful dialogue and problem solving approach.
o Using trash containers to throw away garbage to show respect for our school
grounds.

Play safely on the playground and in the covered areas by…
o Playing safely with others without rough-housing or play-fighting, and by keeping
hands and feet to themselves.
o Keeping rocks, pinecones, sticks, sawdust, dirt, and snowballs on the ground,
rather than throwing them at other students.
o Lining up quietly by the classroom door when the recess bell rings.
o Walking on the sidewalks, within the courtyard and under the covered areas.
o Listening to the directives of adults.

Be responsible by playing in the right place by…
o Staying within the designated playground boundaries. Students may not play in
the courtyard area near the Office.
o Students must get a pass from a recess teacher before entering the building for a
drink or to use the bathroom.
o Students must use the playground equipment appropriately.
o Keeping out of rain puddles and mud on rainy days and wearing coats on wet or
cold days.
o Students may not enter the classroom or schoolhouse during recess without
teacher approval and supervision.
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COMMON AREA EXPECTATIONS (CHAMPS)
CHAMPS translates the research on effective classroom and a school’s behavior management
into easy-to-implement steps for staff and students. By using effective management systems,
staff can help students feel and behave like a champion! The acronym CHAMPS reflects the
behavioral expectations to define and teach to all students. Specifically, CHAMPS stands for:
 Can students talk to each other during this activity/transition?
C Conversation
If so, what’s the voice level that’s expected?
 How can students get questions answered during this
H Help
activity/transition?
 What is the task/objectives of the activity/transition?
A Activity
M
Movement

P
Participation

S
Success!

Can students move about during this activity/transition? If so,
what’s the appropriate/expected movement and for what
reasons?
What does active and responsible participation for this
activity/transition look like and sound like?
If student(s) meets these CHAMP expectations, he/she/all will
be successful!
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POLICIES AND OFFICIAL NOTICES
This page is followed by a complete copy of a few of the highlighted policies established by the
Bellevue School District’s School Board. School Board Policies are the District’s Rules and
Regulations that a district and all staff must abide by. Please review the information below as
well as the included documents, carefully. For all BSD School Board Policies and Procedures,
visit: http://www.bsd405.org/about-us/policies-procedures.aspx
Electronic Resources and Acceptable Use (Policy 2022) and 2022 Procedure
These procedures apply to all District students and cover all aspects of the District network. The
District network includes wired and wireless computers/devices and peripheral equipment, files
and storage, e-mail and Internet content, and all computer software, applications, or resources
licensed to the District. The District reserves the right to prioritize the use of, and access to, the
network.
Substance Abuse Program (Policy 2121) and 2121 Procedure
While the primary obligation to seek assistance rests with the student and his/her
parent(s)/guardian(s), school staff will work with the home and community to develop and
implement a comprehensive prevention and intervention program. The superintendent will
seek the support, cooperation and coordination of public and private agencies through
formation of an advisory committee, including representatives from the instructional staff,
students, parents, state and local law enforcement staff and the county coordinator of alcohol
and drug treatment or a representative of a treatment provider.
Attendance- Excused and Unexcused Absences (Policy 3122) and 3122 Procedure
Regular school attendance is necessary for mastery of the educational program provided to
students of the district. Students at times may appropriately be absent from class. Included in
the complete policy are the principles which govern the development and administration of
attendance procedures within the district.
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (Policy 3207) and 3207 Procedure
The board is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees,
parents/legal guardians, volunteers and community members 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 — verbal, or physical
act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or
physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:
A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;
B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
C. Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening
educational environment; or
D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
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Student Conduct (Policy 3240)
The board acknowledges that conduct and behavior is closely associated with learning. An
effective instructional program requires a safe and orderly school environment. The board
requires that each student adhere to the rules of conduct and submit to corrective action taken
as a result of conduct violations. The rules of conduct are applicable during the school day as
well as during any school activity conducted on or off campus. Special rules are also applicable
while riding on a school bus.
Students are expected to:
A. Conform to reasonable standards of acceptable behavior;
B. Respect the rights, person and property of others;
C. Preserve the degree of order necessary for a positive climate for learning; and
D. Submit to the authority of staff and respond accordingly.
Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention (Policy 3421)
Staff who have knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that a student has been a victim of
child abuse, neglect or exploitation by any person, adult or another child, must report such
misconduct, or cause a report to be made, within 48 hours of the suspicion to CPS and/or the
police. Under state law, staff members are free from liability for good-faith reporting of
suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, and may be criminally liable for failure to report
where there is reasonable cause to believe that such misconduct has occurred. Staff need not
verify that a child has in fact been abused, neglected or exploited. Any conditions or
information that may reasonably be related to such misconduct should be reported. CPS and
law enforcement authorities have the responsibility for investigating each case and taking such
action as is appropriate under the circumstances.
Sexual Harassment (Policy 5011)
The district will take prompt, equitable and remedial action within its authority on reports,
complaints and grievances alleging sexual harassment that come to the attention of the district,
either formally or informally. Allegations of criminal misconduct will be reported to law
enforcement and suspected child abuse will be reported to law enforcement or Child
Protective Services. Persons found to have been subjected to sexual harassment will have
appropriate school district services made reasonably available to them and adverse
consequences of the harassment will be reviewed and remedied, as appropriate.
Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Wellness (Policy 6700)
Due to food safety issues, allergies and the rise of childhood obesity, teachers and parents are
strongly encouraged to celebrate holidays and birthdays with healthy snacks or nonfood items
and activities.
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