OCR Document

WELCOME TO COULEE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dear Students,

The entire staff at the Coulee City Middle School would like to extend a warm welcome to all students. Our commitment to you is to provide a climate for a positive learning environment, open communication and opportunities to achieve academic excellence. This commitment will be followed for every student's educational experience at Coulee City Middle School.

We are proud of our programs, staff and students. With a strong home/school partnership and strong community support, we are able to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students. Each student is encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities, work hard to achieve academic excellence, and to become a responsible, caring citizen.

This handbook has been compiled to acquaint you with the school and to help answer questions you may have throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to ask us any time you have questions or concerns that are not addressed in this handbook.

Sincerely,

Coulee City Middle School Staff

Elementary/Middle School: 632-5231 District Office: 632-8642

Bus Garage: 632-5571

SCHOOL MASCOT: WARRIORS

Dr. Edward Fisk Principal/Superintendent

Mrs. Kelley Schafer Vice Principal/Science

Mrs. Susan Miller District Business Manager

Mr. Richard Spurbeck District Maintenance

Mrs. Kathy Jordan Secretary

Mr. Dewey Spurbeck Custodian

Mrs. Janet Pate Head Cook

Ms. Janie Jensen Assistant Cook

Mr. Tom Crowder Transportation

Mr. Mike Correia PE

Ms. Sandy Eagle Life Skills/Title 1

Mr. Sean Matthewson Math/Computers/Drama

Mr. Vern McClung Counselor

Mrs. Kathy Sanderlin Librarian/Title 1/Paraprofessional

Mrs. Pam Sharp Special Services/7^th LA

Mrs. Denise Spurbeck Paraprofessional

Mrs. Brenda Thomas Math/Reading

Mr. Brandon Walsh Social Studies, Language Arts

COULEE-HARTLINE MISSION STATEMENT

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A CHANGING WORLD

* Fostering a secure and caring environment

* Advocating life-long learning

* Challenging students to maximize their potential

* Promoting responsibility

* Building positive relationships

* Valuing individual differences

SET THE SCENE FOR SUCCESS

Common Expectations

At Coulee City Elementary/Middle School, it is expected that each student will:

-Be Respectful

-Be Responsible

-Work hard and do his/her best at all times

Classroom Expectations

Students will:

1. Be on time and come to class prepared.

2. Be on-task without disrupting others.

3. Have necessary supplies when entering class.

4. Be attentive and cooperative in every class.

5. Request and make up work missed during any absence from school. 6. Complete assignments on time.

7. Follow procedures and rules established by each teacher.

8. Know and follow the rules printed in this handbook.

Campus Expectations

Students will refrain from:

1. Creating disruptive noises

2. Improper displays of affection

3. Displaying disrespectful behavior

4. Pushing or shoving

5. Littering

6. Running in building

7. Name calling -"putting down" others

8. Wearing hats in building/wearing bandanas 9. Chewing gum

10. Using offensive or vulgar language

2006-07 Middle School Schedule

The 2006-07 the daily schedule, including starting time and the lunch schedule, will be the same as last year. We will to operate on a semester schedule. The only class that will change will be the 7^th period elective class.

State regulations mandate that the school provide a remediation plan for all students who did not meet the standards on any part of the WASL. To meet this state requirement, students who did not meet standards on the WASL will be required to take a fundamentals class during the 7^th period elective time, January 3^rd through WASL testing (April 17).

The schedule will be reviewed with the student on the first day of school.

	1^st 8:22-9:15	2^nd 9:18-10:08	3^rd 10:11-11:01	4^th 11:04-11:54	5^th 12::24-1:13	6^th 1:15-2:08	7^th 2:11-3:00
Walsh	5th Reading	PREP	6^th LA	8^th LA	5/6 SS	7/8 SS	Drama
Schafer	Office	PREP	7/8 SCI	5/6 SCI	Office	Office	5^th LA
Matthewson		4^th Math	5^th Math	Prep	7th Math	6^th Math	Drama
Correia	7/8 PE	5/6 PE	K-1 (10:15-10:45) 2/3/4 (10:45 – 11:15)
Eagle	6^th LS	7/8 LS	Title/Lap
Thomas					PREP	8^th Math	Reading StudySkills
Sharp	Resource	Resource	Resource	7^th LA	Resource	5^th Writing	Resource

ACADEMIC PROGRESS REPORTING

Progress Reports

Grade sheets are teacher initiated every week and given to students once a week beginning the second week of each new quarter. These reports are mailed home at the mid-quarter and at the end of the semester. It is the student's responsibility to collect a grade sheet from each teacher, check for missing assignments, take the sheets home to parents, and to make up missing work promptly.

Report Cards

Report cards are given out four times per year at the end of each quarter. Conferences will be held each fall and spring. (November & March)

The grading system is as follows:

95 – 100 A 90 – 94 A- A 4.0 A- 3.7

87 – 89 B+ 84 – 86 B B+ 3.3 B 3.0

80 – 83 B- 77 – 73 C+ B- 2.7 C+ 2.3

74 – 76 C 70 – 73 C- C 2.0 C- 1.7

65 – 69 D+ 60 – 64 D D+ 1.3 D 1.0

0 - 59 F F 0.0

P Pass

S Satisfactory Honor Roll grade point average (GPA) = 3.25 and

I Incomplete above

NG No Grade Honorable Mention GPA = 3.0 – 3.24

ATHLETICS

The Middle School Athletic programs, except football, are open to all 6^th, 7th and 8th grade students who complete the necessary paperwork, have a physical and agree to sign an athletic contract. Sports offered throughout the year are volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, softball and baseball. Football is not available to 6^th grade students. Information and schedules will be sent home at the beginning of the school year and/or season. Because coaches and bus drivers have cell phones, we are no longer going to have the information hotline. Student may ask a coach or the driver to use a cell phone if he/she needs to call home for a ride.

Coulee Hartline School District Student Activity Code

The opportunity to participate in any athletic or activities program offered by ACH School Districts is a privilege granted to all ACH registered students. Participants in these voluntary programs will conform to specific conduct and GPA’s established by the ACH student activity code. Those who participate in ACH activities are not only members of a team, club, or class, but also are representatives of their student body, family and community. Therefore, it is necessary and desirable that high standards be maintained in academics, citizenship, sportsmanship, loyalty, and student conduct, both in and outside of the school’s activities. Lowering standards by an individual, team, club, or class, defeats the purpose and value of any ACH activity. The following code is in effect from the moment the parents and student sign and turn in the contract until the student graduates, or withdraws from CCMS. Students involved in activities shall abide by all rules and regulations established by the coaches, advisors, school administration, ACH activity code, and the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association). Provision is made for an ACH student who has allegedly violated one or more of the ACH student activity code standards to appeal the disciplinary action against him or her.

SECTION I: GENERAL RULES

I will maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average and have no failing grade.
I will pass a physical examination (and have a copy of exam on file in the office) and will show proof of sufficient insurance by a health and accident insurance company if required per activity. In addition to the 24 month physical, a participating student must present school officials with a physician’s written release to resume participation following an illness and/or injury which was serious enough to require professional medical care.
I will conduct myself in an appropriate, orderly manner, both on and off the school grounds, so as to bring credit to my team, school, community and family. This item includes, but is not limited to the use of appropriate, acceptable speech (no profanity); modeling only the kind of behavior that is consistent with unquestionably good sportsmanship.
I recognize and am willing to accept it as my responsibility to actively cooperate with teachers whose classes I miss because of activities so as to prepare and complete my assignments in advance or as required by the teachers.
I agree to ride to and from all away activities in school transportation unless my parent or legal guardian personally signs me off the bus.
I accept personal responsibility for all school equipment checked-out to me and agree to return it promptly as requested in good condition.
I will follow the specific activity rules established and enforced by the coach and/or advisor.
I agree to report all injuries promptly to the coach and/or advisor.
I understand and agree that any violation of the criminal laws of the State of Washington, other than traffic infractions and misdemeanor traffic offenses, shall constitute a violation of this activity code.
I agree not to use, consume, possess, transmit, or sell alcohol, tobacco (including smokeless tobacco), or drugs (not prescribed by a licensed physician). I agree to remove myself as soon as possible from any area where other minors are involved with these activities or I will also be in violation of this code.
I agree to abide by any and all rules applicable to me as stated in the current WIAA Handbook.
I agree to be in school for ½ day or have a preplanned absence, and may not be unexcused from any class if I am to participate in either practice or contests.
I agree to comply with all school rules.
I agree to continue all activity/athletic suspensions given to me by other school districts while participating for that district.

SECTION II: CONSEQUENCES

1. Participants in violation of rule 1 may continue to practice but may not participate in games until cleared by the school office. A student shall be on academic probation for one week following a grade check in which he/she did not have a 2.00 or higher GPA and no failing grades. If at the end of the one week probation the student does not have a 2.00 or higher GPA or has a failing grade then he/she is ineligible to participate for one week. Students shall be checked once a week until they again become eligible with a 2.00 or higher GPA and have no failing grades. Eligibiliy is based upon quarter averages and starts over each semester.

GPA’s are figured on the following scale:

A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0

B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7

D+ 1.3 D 1.0 F 0.0

2. Participants in violation of rule 2 may not participate until they comply with the rule.

3. An administrator and/or coach and/or advisor will administer appropriate discipline for violations of rules 3, 4,5,6,7, and 8.

4. Violations of rule 10 would be investigated for the following reasons:

1. Confession by a student

2. Citation by police

3. A signed letter by an adult in the community

4. Report by a faculty member

5. Reasonable cause

SECTION III: PROCESS STEPS FOR VIOLATION OF RULES 9 AND 10

1. FIRST VIOLATION

a. If the student self-reports the consequence will be reduced by 1/3. In order to constitute self-reporting;

i. The student must report the next school day

ii. Law enforcement must not be involved

· Students found to be in violation of the code will be immediately excluded from all games, contests or events and must choose either A or B below following a meeting with the principal, parent or guardian and student. The meeting must take place within three (3) school days of notification of the infraction. If the parent/guardian is unwilling or unable to attend, the student will be given the right to make decisions regarding steps A and B below.

A. EXCLUSION FROM ALL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR 180 SUCCESSIVE CALENDAR DAYS DURING THE WIAA/DISTRICT SCHOOL YEAR. IF THE INFRACTION OCCURS OUT OF SEASON THE EXCLUSION WILL START WITH THE BEGINNING DATE OF THE NEXT ACTIVITY IN WHICH THE STUDENT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE. COMPLETION OF THESE DAYS WILL CARRY OVER FROM SCHOOL YEAR TO SCHOOL YEAR.

B. COMMITMENT TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROCESS STEPS:

1. At the expense of the violator, he/she must consent to an appropriate Drug/Alcohol Assessment by a Certified Drug and Alcohol Assessor, sign a release of information to the school, and follow the recommendations made by the assessor.

2. A violator will be suspended from games/activities for the remainder of the season (trimester for activities) or thirty (30) in-season calendar days (to be carried over to the next season or year) which ever is longer.

3. The violator must request a hearing with the Athletic/Activities eligibility board to determine if he/she should be granted the privilege to return to any Athletic/Activity at ACH. (The board is to be comprised of all Almira and Coulee Hartline Administrators and the Athletic Director)

2. SECOND VIOLATION

Students found to be in violation of the code will be immediately excluded from all games, contests or events and must choose either A or B below following a meeting with the principal, parent or guardian and student. The meeting must take place within three (3) school days of notification of the infraction. If the parent/guardian is unwilling or unable to attend, the student will be given the right to make decisions regarding steps A and B below.

A. EXCLUSION FROM ALL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENT’S CAREER AT ACH.

B. The student must commit to all of the following process steps.

2. A violator will be suspended from games/activities for 180 in-season calendar days (or 3 trimesters for activities) to be carried over to the next season or year which ever is longer. Suspension days to be counted are not dependant on participation.

3. APPEALS PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION (Policy 3241 #5)

Any parent or student who is aggrieved by the imposition of discipline shall have the right to an informal conference with the principal for the purpose of resolving the grievance. At such conference the student and parent shall be subject to questioning by the principal and shall be entitled to question staff involved in the matter being grieved.

The parent and student after exhausting this remedy shall have the right, upon 2 school business days’ prior notice, to present a written and/or oral grievance to the superintendent. If the grievance is not resolved, the parent and student, upon 2 school business days’ prior notice, shall have the right to present a written grievance to the school board during its next regular meeting, or at a meeting held within 30 days, whichever is earlier. A closed meeting may be held for the purpose of considering the grievance. The Board shall notify the parent and student of its response to the grievance within 10 school business days after the date when the grievance was presented. The disciplinary action shall continue notwithstanding implementation of the grievance procedure unless the principal, superintendent or board elects to postpone such action.

ATTENDANCE

Washington State Law (RCW28A.225) mandates that parents of any child between the ages of 8 and 18 years of age in this state require their children to comply with the compulsory school attendance law. Regular school attendance is vital to school success. Coulee City Elementary/Middle School does many things to help ensure students' achievement; however, none can succeed if the student is not in school. It is essential that students attend school unless they are sick or have an excused absence. Typically, over half of the students who fail academically do so because of very poor attendance. Parents and students are encouraged to recognize the importance of attendance and the close relationship between a student's success and school attendance.

We are committed to putting significant emphasis upon regular attendance, and the Board policy concerning attendance will be strictly enforced.

Excused Absences

Board Policy concerning excused absences reads as follows: (Policy 3122)

Absences due to illness or a health condition; a religious observance, when requested by a student’s parent(s); school-approved activities; family emergencies; and, as required by law, disciplinary actions or short-term suspensions shall be excused. The principal may, upon request by a parent, grant permission in advance for a student’s absence providing such absence does not adversely affect the student’s educational progress. A student, upon the request of a parent, may be excused for a portion of a school day to participate in religious instruction provided such is not conducted on school property, or involves the school to any degree.

After a student is absent, the school must receive a written note or a phone call from a parent or guardian in order to excuse the absence.

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences fall into two categories:

A. Submitting a signed excuse which does not constitute an excused absence as defined previously ; or

B. Failing to submit any type of excuse statement signed by the parent/guardian.

The district is required to report all excused/unexcused absences to the state. These reports are audited and must be accurate. Students will not be given credit for work missed during an unexcused absence.

Truancy

Students who cut classes or skip an entire day shall face appropriate disciplinary consequences. Parents will be notified, and after-school detention will probably be required. Repeated truancy will result in suspension from school and/or a report to the Juvenile Truancy Board of Grant County.

Make-up Work

If parents request work for an ill child, the request should be made before 9:00 AM and the assignment sheet can then be picked up after 2:45 PM. It is each student's responsibility to be certain all missing assignments are completed. Students will be allowed the number of days they were absent to make up work missed. For example, if a student is absent for 2 days, s/he would have 2 days to hand in make-up work after returning to school.

Arrival/Dismissal

Students are not to arrive at school before 8:00 AM. For those who wish to participate, the school breakfast program is ready at 8:00 AM. The warning bell rings at 8: 20 and homeroom begins at 8:22. School is dismissed at 3:00 PM. Students must always check in and out with the office when leaving or returning to school.

Tardies

Students are expected to be in class on time. Students are tardy whenever they arrive at their first period class after the tardy bell has rung (8:22 for middle school students, 8:30 for elementary students). Students must get an admit slip at the office prior to going to class. When they are tardy, they will be excused only when the reason for the tardy is acceptable as a school absence and a note is brought from home. Excessive tardies will result in disciplinary action and will be cumulative throughout each semester. Consequences will follow a progressive plan of disciplinary action. Perfect attendance means the student was neither absent NOR TARDY.

CHILD CUSTODY AGREEMENT AND LEGAL ORDERS

School personnel must not become involved in domestic disagreements and concerns between parents. We must remain neutral. The welfare and education of the child must be the focus of our involvement. Parents are asked to contact the principal if there are questions in this area. Unless we have a court order directing us otherwise, we will provide all information concerning school-related matters about students to both parents.

CONFERENCES

Conferences are scheduled for the purpose of reporting student progress. These are held in the fall and in the spring. Some conferences are student-led.

As partners in education, teachers are pleased to schedule additional conferences to address other concerns or questions. Parents should not ask us to hold conferences in public places or when classes are in session. If a parent would like to schedule a conference with a teacher or counselor, please call the school to make arrangements.

DRESS CODE

In an effort to promote safety and to discourage disruption of the orderly process of education, grooming and apparel shall be neat and tasteful.

1. Clothing worn should not be distracting to others.

2. Shoes must be worn at all times.

3. Shirts or blouses should NOT:

-expose the midriff or back

-be see through

-have suggestive or offensive wording or pictures

-advertise unlawful activities

-be tank tops which are excessively tight fitting, have "spaghetti straps", or have exceptionally low cut sleeves or neckline.

4. Pants and shorts must:

-be thigh length or longer than extended reach of fingers

-not be spandex or other very tight material

-be hemmed

-be worn with waistband above the hips -at waist level

-be correct size (not excessively baggy)

-not be tom or ripped to expose undergarments

5. Hats or bandanas may not be worn during school hours.

6. Gang related wear is strictly forbidden

Students inappropriately dressed will be expected to change to P.E. clothes or will be sent home to change. Repeated violations will be cause for suspension.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURES

Occasionally school may be closed because of the weather or other emergencies. Listen to radio KEYG, 1490 AM, 98.5 FM (Key) or KPQ 560 AM, or watch KHQ (channel 6), KREM (channel 2) or KXLY (channel 4). No announcement means normal operation. Please have a prearranged alternative plan for your children in the event of an unexpected early dismissal. Also. please keep the school informed of any change in the emergency contact information for our files.

FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION

Lunch and Lunchroom

Lunch tickets are to be purchased in the office before school. They may be purchased daily or for any number of days. Federal and state regulations prohibit us from allowing students to “charge” lunches. All lunches (and breakfasts) must be paid in advance or at the time the meal is served.

The school lunch prices are as follows:

K-5 = $1.75

6-8 = $2.00

Adults = $4.00

Milk = $ .35

Breakfast = $1.00

Free and Reduced Lunch

Regulations and applications for free and reduced lunches are available in the office. All students will receive applications the first day of school.

Lunchroom Rules

1. Students will eat lunch in the gym/cafeteria unless the school receives a written request for the student to go home for lunch (to their own home only!).

2. Students are to wait politely and quietly in line.

3. Students in the cafeteria must remain seated except when getting lunch or emptying trays.

4. Appropriate behavior and manners are expected, including volume of speech at a conversational level.

FIRE DRILLS

Fire and emergency drills are necessary to protect the safety of our students and staff and occur occasionally throughout the year. Specific directions for exiting the building are posted in each classroom and are practiced through such drills.

HEALTH SERVICES

The nurse is in our building on a part-time basis only. Each fall parents are asked to let the school know of any health problems with their children. Please keep us informed about changes in health or activity limitations as they occur.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Washington State Law requires that all students kindergarten through twelfth grade must be immunized against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus (DPT), polio, measles and rubella (three-day/German measles). Mumps vaccine is required for all new enrollees kindergarten through twelfth grade. A second measles shot is needed for students entering grade six.

The law states that parents must fill out and sign a certificate of immunization status form. This form must be filed with the school before the child's first day of attendance at school. If it is not on file, the child will not be allowed to attend school.

Please inquire at the district office about requirements for students entering kindergarten.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

The law requires the following in order for medication, including inhalers, to be administered at school:

1. Written instructions from the doctor.

2. Written permission from the parent.

3. Medication in the original container.

4. The permission and instructions are only good for one school year.

The written instructions from the doctor must include the child's name, the name of the medication, its actions and side effects, and times and directions for administration. Forms are available in the school office, or your medical practitioner may send written instructions. The Law of Washington includes both prescription and over the-counter medication. If, for some reason, you do not have a doctor's signature, you may come to the office and administer the medication yourself. Most medication can be scheduled for administration before and after school. Please ask your doctor if this is possible.

HEALTH SCREENING

Vision screening for nearsightedness and hearing screening for hearing loss take place at school each year for all K – 8 students. Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screening is provided for the 5^th– 8^th grade students. These are screening services only and do not take the place of regular examinations performed by a family physician.

HEAD LICE

Children with head lice will be removed from school until the appropriate treatment has been administered properly. Severe cases will require a doctor's release to return to school.

HOMEWORK

Teachers are responsible for:

1. Communicating homework expectations to students

2. Assigning and monitoring student work

3. Communicating with parents regarding homework concerns

Students are responsible for:

1. Understanding the homework assignment before leaving school

2. Taking home all materials necessary to complete the assignment

3. Scheduling adequate time for homework that does not conflict with family or after school activities

4. Completing and returning homework on time

Parents are responsible for:

1. Helping students set a regular time for studying

2. Providing a comfortable, well-lit area away from distractions

3. Providing encouragement, support, and reviewing with the student the quality of their work

4. Conferring with teachers regarding homework concerns

5. Reviewing weekly grade sheets with students

6. Making certain students receive adequate sleep on school nights

7. Being available to encourage but make certain it is the student who completes the work.

Books

Textbooks are issued by teachers whose classes require them. Students will be required to pay for lost books and for any damage done to books checked out. Book covers should be used to protect books in. (Paper bags make great covers.) Students are also responsible for library books checked out in their name.

Book Bags

Book bags are a convenience, but because of our crowded hallways and classrooms, bags need to be small enough to fit inside lockers and are to be left in lockers during the school day. Classroom supplies are to be carried to class in binders.

Notebooks

Each student needs a large three ring notebook. Students are to have their notebooks with them in every class and will be required to use them.

INSURANCE

School insurance is available for purchase to all students. A packet is sent home at the beginning of each school year.

INTERNET USE PROCEDURES

Almira/Coulee-Hartline Cooperative

Network Acceptable Use Procedures

Purpose

The purpose of the ACH Network Acceptable Use Procedures is to provide the procedures, rules, guidelines, and the code of conduct for use of technology and the information network in the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Cooperative.

Definition

The definition of information networks is any configuration of hardware and software which connects users. The network includes all of the computer hardware, operating system software, application software, stored text, and data files. This includes electronic mail, local databases, eternally accessed databases, CD-ROM, recorded magnetic or optical media, clip art, digital images, digitized information, communications technologies, and new technologies as they become available. Stand alone workstations are also governed by this acceptable use procedure.

Introduction

The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Cooperative Network provides resources for teaching and learning, communication services, and business data services by maintaining access to local, regional, national, and international sources of information.

The ACH Network information resources will be used by members of the school community with respect for the public trust through which they have been provided and in accordance with policy and regulations established by the school district. These procedures do not attempt to articulate all required or proscribed behavior by its users.

Successful operation of the network requires that all users conduct themselves in a responsible, decent, ethical, and polite manner while using the network. The user is ultimately responsible for his/her actions in accessing network services.

Guidelines

1. Access to the networks and to the information technology environment within the ACH Network is a privilege and must be treated as such by all users of the network and it associated systems.

2. The ACH Network will be used for the purposes of research, education, and school-related business and operations.

3. Any system that requires password access, or for which the district requires an account, will only be used by he authorized user. Account owners are ultimately responsible for all activity under their account.

4. The resources of the ACH Network are limited. All users must exercise prudence in the shared use of this resource.

5. All communications and information accessible via the ACH Network should be treated as private property.

Unacceptable Use

The Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts have the right to take disciplinary actions, remove computer and networking privileges, and/or take legal action, for any activity characterized as unethical and unacceptable. Unacceptable use activities constitute but are not limited to any activity through which any user:

1. Violates such matters as institutional or third party copyright, license agreements, or other contracts. The unauthorized use of and/or copying of software is illegal.

2. Interferes with or disrupts other network users, services, or equipment. Disruptions include but are not limited to: distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms or viruses, distributing quantities of information that overwhelm the system (chain letters, network games, or broadcasting messages) and/or using the network to make unauthorized entry into any other resources accessible via the network.

3. Seeks to gain or gains unauthorized access to information resources, obtains copies of, or modifies files or other data, or gains and communicates passwords belonging to other uses.

4. Uses or knowingly allows another to use any computer, computer network, computer system, program, or software to devise or execute a scheme to defraud or obtain money, property, services, or other thing(s) of value by false pretenses, promises, or representations.

5. Destroys, alter, dismantles, disfigures, prevents rightful access to or otherwise interferes with the integrity of computer-based information and/or information resources, whether on stand-along or networked computers.

6. Invades the privacy of individuals or entities.

7. Uses the network for commercial or political activity.

8. Installs unauthorized software for use on district computers.

9. Uses the network to access inappropriate materials.

10. Uses the ACH Network to compromise its integrity (“hacking” software).

11. Submits, publishes, or displays any defamatory, inaccurate, racially offensive, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, or threatening materials or messages either public or private.

12. Uses the ACH Network for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate, or obscene purposes. Support of such activities is prohibited. Illegal activities shall be defined as a violation of local, state, and/or federal laws. Harassment is defined as slurs, comments, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments, cartoons, pranks, and/or other verbal conduct relating to an individual which (1) has the purpose or effect of creation of an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment, (2) has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interfering with an individual’s work or school performance, or (3) interferes with school operations.

Vandalism is defined as any attempt to harm or destroy operating system, application software, or date. Inappropriate use shall be defined as a violation of the purpose and goal of the network. Obscene activities shall be defined as a violation of generally accepted social standards for use of a publicly owned and operated communication vehicle.

District Rights

The Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts reserve the right to:

1. Monitor all activity on the ACH Network.

2. Make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are consistent with this Acceptable Use Policy.

3. Log network use and monitor storage disk space utilization by users.

4. Deem what is appropriate use.

5. Remove a user’s access to the network at any time it is determined that the user is engaged in unauthorized activity or violating this Acceptable Use Policy.

6. Cooperate fully with any outside investigation concerning or relating to any inappropriate ACH Network activity.

District Responsibilities

The district will:

1. Take prudent steps to develop, implement, and maintain security procedures to insure the integrity of individual and district files. However, information on any computer system cannot be guaranteed to be inaccessible by other users.

2. Attempt to provide error-free and dependable access to technology resources associated with the ACH Network. However, the districts can not be held liable for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties.

3. Not deny or remove a user’s right to use the ACH Network resources without just cause.

Disciplinary Action

These Acceptable Use Procedures are applicable to any member of the ACH Network community and refers to all information resources whether individually controlled, shared, stand alone or networked. Disciplinary action, if any, for students, staff, and other users shall be consistent with the district’s standard policies and practices. Where use of external networks is involved, policies governing such use are also applicable and must be adhered to. Violations can constitute cause for revocation of access privileges, suspension of access to school district computers, other school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action. Exact disciplinary measures will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts

Internet Access for Students

The rich sources of information available on the Internet hold the promise of greatly enhancing the quality of education available to all students. Therefore, Internet access will be made available to students in the Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts for the purposes of communication, research, and education. It is our intention to provide an Internet environment that is safe and appropriate for the maturity level and need of student users. Internet access by students will be monitored by district personnel and the degree of access to the Internet will be dependent upon the age of the students.

Grades K-1

Limited use for specific projects by teacher request. Web sites will be limited.

Grades 2-5

Use will be project-focused, adult-directed and supervised. Web sites will be limited.

Grades 6-8

Use will be adult-directed and monitored. Web sites will not be limited, but student use will be monitored.

Grades 9-12

Students will have independent use, but on-line computers will be monitored. Web sites will not be limited.

In addition to limiting Internet access, the following steps have been taken to provide a wholesome Internet environment for all users.

1. A district Internet ACH Network Acceptable Use Procedures document and an Internet Code of Conduct have been written. These will be part of each building’s student handbook and will be available on the district web site.

2. Compliance with the district ACH Network Acceptable Use Procedures is a condition for use of the district network.

3. Internet training will be provided. Training will include personal responsibility, ethical and courteous behavior, the ACH Network Acceptable Use Procedures, and the Code of Conduct.

4. Parents or guardians are being asked to review the Code of Conduct and ACH Network Acceptable Use Procedures with their children. Parents or guardian permissions will be required for students younger than 18 years. All students and staff must have signed district authorization for Internet use.

The district will endeavor to provide a safe and wholesome Internet environment. However, a skilled network user may be able to find ways to circumvent Internet access limits and controls. For that reason, parents will be warned of the potential availability of offensive material on the Internet, and students and parents both will be advised that the student is ultimately responsible for his/her own conduct on the Internet.

Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts

Internet Code of Conduct

Use of the Internet by students and staff of Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts shall be in support of education and research. Use will be in accordance with the district’s Acceptable Use Procedures and this Code of Conduct.

1. Respect the privacy of other users. Do not use other users’ passwords.

2. Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hate, harassing, or obscene mail, discriminatory remarks, or demonstrate other antisocial behaviors.

3. Maintain the integrity of files and data. Do not modify or copy file/date. Do not modify or copy files/data of other users without their consent.

4. Treat information created by others as the private property of the creator. Respect copyrights.

5. Use the network in a way that does not disrupt its use by others.

6. Do not destroy, modify, or abuse the hardware or software in any way.

7. Do not develop or distribute programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer of computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system, such as viruses, worms, “chain” messages, ResEdit, RegEdit, etc. Do not “hack” the system.

8. Do not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material.

9. Do not use the Internet for commercial purposes.

The district reserves the right to refuse Internet access to a user if it is determined that the user is engaged in unauthorized activity. (Do not remove this page from this Handbook. A separate signature sheet is being provided to each student.)

Almira & Coulee-Hartline School Districts

Student User Internet Access Release Form

As a condition of my right to use the ACH Network including access of public networks such as the Internet, I understand and agree with the following:

1. To abide by the ACH Acceptable Use Procedures and Code of Conduct.

2. That network administrators have the right to review my material stored in ACH Network files and to edit or remove any material which they, at their sole discretion, believe may be unlawful, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable, and I hereby waive any right of privacy which I may otherwise have to such material.

3. That the Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts will not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential damages due to information gained and/or obtained via use of the ACH Network, including, without limitation, access to public networks.

4. That the Almira and Coulee-Hartline School District do not warrant that the functions o the ACH Network or any of the networks accessible through the ACH network will meet any specific requirements you may have, or that the ACH Network will be error-free or uninterrupted.

5. That the Almira and Coulee-Hartline Network shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, or consequential damages (including lost data or information) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to use the ACH Network.

6. That the use of the ACH Network, including use to access public networks, is a privilege which may be revoked by network administrators at any time for violation of the ACH Acceptable Use Procedures and Code of Conduct.

7. In consideration for the privilege of using the ACH Network and in consideration for having access to public networks, I hereby release Almira and Coulee-Hartline School Districts, its operations, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use, or inability to use, the ACH Network.

Printed Name of User______________________________________ Home Phone___________________

School__________________________________________________ Grade________________________

I hereby certify that I will abide by the conditions set forth in this document, the ACH Network Acceptable Use

Procedures, and Code of Conduct.

Signature of User Date

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

(Signature required if user is under age 18)

LOST AND FOUND

A Lost and Found is maintained in the building by the front doors. Please check it any time you are in the building or have your children look any time items are missing. You can greatly help in our efforts to return lost items by making certain all your child's belongings are clearly marked with his/her name.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Students are responsible for all books, including library books, issued during the school year. Any lost or damaged books must be paid for. If a lost book is later found, money paid will be refunded.

LOCKERS and LOCKERROOMS

Each student is assigned a locker and a combination lock. These should be used to house and protect books and personal property. Because locks must be locked in order for property to be protected and should be locked over the weekends and holidays as our building is used by many different organizations. It. is each student's responsibility to keep the locker neat and clean. Do not overload lockers. If students use locks other than those issued by the school, they must leave a key in the office.

P.E. locker rooms are used by school and many community sports teams. Students may keep personal property locked in the small lockers. During PE class time, clothing and personal items may be locked in the larger lock

MONEY AND VALUABLES

Students are requested not to bring more money to school than is needed during the school day. Valuable items should be left at home rather than brought to school. The school and staff are not responsible for any items lost or stolen at school.

Personal Belongings

Students are responsible for their own personal belongings. Each item should be clearly labeled with the student's name, address and phone number. Valuables are to be left at home. Personal cassette or CD players, video games, cell phones, etc. do not belong at school. The school is not responsible should any of these items be lost or stolen!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROCEDURES

Clothing appropriate for strenuous activity is necessary. This includes:

-T-shirt: any color, appropriate for school

-Shorts: any color, no jeans, cutoffs or spandex

-Sweatshirt and/or sweat pants for cool days in the fall and spring

-Tennis Shoes (NON-MARKING TENNIS SHOES, PLEASE!)

Excuses for limited activity will be accepted only if the student brings a note signed by his/her parent or guardian to the instructor prior to or on the day requested. The note must explain the reason for limiting activity and home telephone number.

If the student needs to limit activity for more than three days, a doctor's note may be requested. The note needs to be shown to the principal and teacher. Please have the doctor give the date the student will be able to return to class.

SAFETY

Parents are asked to observe the signs which close Locust Street (between the school and playground) to traffic during school hours. Cars driving through or turning around endanger our children as they walk to or from school. Help us keep our children safe by observing school zone speed limits and safety patrols as well.

SCHOOL PICTURES

Each fall, arrangements are made with a private photographer to take individual pictures of students for student records. As a service to parents, these pictures may be purchased on a prepaid basis. Classroom group pictures are taken in the spring and may also be purchased on a prepaid basis. '

SPORTSMANSHIP AND CCMS WARRIOR PRIDE

The goals of the Coulee City Middle School students and players should be to represent our school and communities with dignity and class. The sportsmanship that we show and promote will reflect the pride we have in our school and ourselves as ACH Warriors. The following suggestions will serve as a guide to help us demonstrate good sportsmanship:

1. Consider the visiting team and fans, as well as officials, to be our guests and treat them accordingly.

2. Respect the rights of all spectators.

3. Support cheerleaders with enthusiasm.

4. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

Students and spectators should refrain from the following unsportsmanlike actions:

Boo or jeer officials or players at any time.
Criticize players or coaches for losing a game.
Applaud errors by opponents or penalties they may receive.
Throw objects on field or playing court.

HELP OUR SCHOOL EARN THE REPUTATION AS A CLASS SCHOOL!

TELEPHONE AND MESSAGES

School telephones are used for business purposes. Telephone use by students must be limited. Telephone use will be allowed between classes, before and after school, with teacher and secretary permission only. Students are expected to make arrangements before leaving home in the morning.

Parents can also help in this regard by sending notes when there is a change in their child's routine. We do not interrupt classrooms for messages unless there is an emergency.

TRANSPORTATION

School district transportation schedules, routes and drivers may be altered from year to year. Please feel free to notify our Transportation Supervisor/Dispatcher -Tom Crowder at 632-5571 -if you need assistance.

School Bus Expectations

Buses will pick students up at the designated stop for their home in the morning and in front of the school in the afternoon. The Coulee-Hartline District shares the responsibility with parents for the students' safety and conduct to and from school. This means from the time a student leaves his/her home, until s/he returns home, (not just on the bus) the student will be held accountable for his/her behavior. To insure the safety of all students, the following bus rules have been established:

1. The driver is in complete charge of the bus and passengers. Passengers must obey the driver promptly and willingly at all times.

2. Passengers shall ride their regularly assigned bus at all times unless permission has been otherwise granted by parents(s) or guardian and school authorities.

3. Passengers shall use appropriate language and level of noise in their conversation.

4. Passengers shall remain seated while the bus is in motion and until it comes to a complete stop.

5. Passengers shall not transport potentially hazardous, illegal, or disruptive materials, and/or equipment on a school bus.

6. Passengers shall not deface bus or bus related property in any way.

Options for consequences if bus rules are not followed:

-Verbal warning

-Private talk

-Assigned seat

-Parent contact

-Written violation

-Conference with principal, driver, parent and student -Suspension

Consequence selected will depend on frequency or severity of behavior.

VISITOR POLICY

Visitors (including parents) are always welcome, but they are asked to observe the following policy:

1. All visitors must report to the office first upon entering the school.

2. Classroom visitations must be arranged with the teacher and principal at a mutually convenient time.

3. Visitors are asked to be unobtrusive and not talk to the teacher while instruction is in progress.

4. We do not encourage students from other schools to visit.

VOLUNTEER AIDES

Volunteers are an important part of our educational process. We would love to have parents as volunteers. If parents would like to help at school they may contact a teacher or the principal.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN

DISCIPLINE STATEMENT

Teacher and administrative corrective action when dealing with student discipline takes into account the student's behavior record. Records are maintained on disciplinary actions throughout each student's years at Coulee City School. Repeated offenses will lead to more severe disciplinary action. (WAC 180-40-245-2) Students may be suspended without previous forms of corrective action for any violation of severe misconduct rules listed if the violation is serious in nature and/or is disruptive to the educational environment of the school. (WAC 180-40-260-2)

In our effort to develop responsible citizens and maintain an environment for learning, consistency from parents and staff in teaching students to follow school expectations is important. Please discuss with your child the need for good behavior and a good attitude. Consequences for students who choose not to follow school rules or procedures will be progressive and are intended to match the behavior. Depending upon the infraction, consequences could include:

-Warning

-Verbal correction or apology

-Conference with the teacher

-Conference with principal or counselor

-Action plan/discipline plan

-Time out in classroom or office

-Detention

-Parent contact

-Parent Conference

-Report to proper authorities (police, court, probation officer)

-In or out of school suspension

-Expulsion

-Other action appropriate to the infraction

** A student suspended or expelled for any reason may not be on school grounds/property or participate in any school-sponsored activity during the suspension period and he/she is not to be on any ACH property without specific permission from the principal.

Honor Cards (Middle School Only)

Minor infractions of school procedures may be recorded on Honor Cards given to students at the beginning of each trimester. Loss of more than three cards due to infractions may result in revocation of privileges to attend extra curricular activities (including sports) and/or field trips.

Any student who receives ten or more referrals, or loss of more than three Honor Cards, or two or more suspensions from school may not be allowed to attend recreational field trips and/or other school sponsored activities not directly related to an academic class.

Miscellaneous Information

The principal/vice principal may deny any student the right to participate in a field trip if he/she believes the student is likely to behave inappropriately.

Misconduct

Certain behaviors are considered to have serious negative impact on the school climate and order. These behaviors interfere to such a degree that the student will be immediately referred to a building administrator for appropriate consequences, which may include a referral to the local law enforcement agency. The following acts or omissions by a student while on school property, while traveling to or from school, or at any school-sponsored activity or event off school property, are prohibited and shall constitute cause for discipline, suspension, or expulsion by authorized school district authorities:

1. Fighting or assault: Hitting, kicking, or striking another individual.

2. Use or possession of tobacco or any tobacco product.

3. Use or possession of drugs, alcohol or drug related paraphernalia. Possession of substances represented to be drugs, alcohol or tobacco will be treated as if they were "authentic".

4. Theft or possession of stolen property; destruction of school/personal property, including vandalism

5. Use, threat or possession of explosives, fireworks or look alike products or related materials, including bomb threats or false fire alarms.

6. Possessing or displaying weapons or look alike weapons.

7. Harassment occurring on school grounds at any time or off school grounds at a school activity:

A. Sexual harassment means comments (oral or written) or advancements or physical contact of a

sexual nature which is unwelcome or uninvited and is directed by a student toward another student, teacher or other person is prohibited.

B. Student harassment for reason of race, religion, ethnic origin, or physical, mental or sensory disability.

C. Other harassment is also prohibited and is defined as intimidating another person in a way that places that person in fear of harm to his/her person, or causes disruption to the normal operation of the school.

8. Willful disobedience by refusing to follow reasonable directions of school personnel.

9. Foul language or vulgar gestures.

10. Failure to comply with the restricted/closed campus policies.

11. Written or verbal threats of violence on or off school grounds, pictures or drawings depicting violence directed at individuals, groups of people or places.

12. Disruptive Conduct: Intentionally causing a substantial and material disruption of school operations.

13. Truancy: Absence from school without parental permission.

14. Criminal Acts: Includes but not limited to false fire alarms, vandalism, and intimidation.

15. Blackmail, Extortion, Coercion, Intimidation: Obtaining money, property, or favor by violence or threat of violence performed against persons; or forcing another to perform any act against his/her will by force or by threat of force.

16. Alteration of Records: falsifying, altering or destroying a school record or any communication between home and school.

17. Cheating: knowingly submitting work of others represented as his/her own shall be considered cheating. Cheating also includes the aiding and abetting of cheating by others.

Corrective Actions or Punishment (Procedure 3241P)

A. Misconduct

The following guidelines are in effect for students to establish a range of corrective actions which may be imposed as a consequence of misconduct. An ad hoc committee has met to define the areas of misconduct and the range of action to be taken. The appeal process for short and long-term suspensions shall remain in effect for short and long range suspensions imposed as a result of this procedure.

Misconduct

Range of Corrective Action

Action That May Be Taken

Possessing and/or using alcohol, illegal chemical substances*

Minimum

Maximum

See procedure 3242P

Threatening or verbal abuse, fighting or fighting words

Minimum

Maximum

Short-term suspension

Long-term suspension (90 days)

Setting fire or damaging school property devises

Minimum

Maximum

Short-term suspension

Long-term suspension (90 days)

Possessing and/or using weapons or explosive devices

Minimum

Maximum

Expulsion for one calendar year, notification to law enforcement

Indefinite expulsion, notification to law enforcement

Possessing/Using tobacco products

Minimum

Maximum

Short-term suspension

Long-term suspension (90 days)

Disrupting the educational process

Minimum

Maximum

Conference with Principal and warning

Long-term suspension (90 days)

Refusing to follow reasonable direction of staff

Minimum

Maximum

Conference with Principal and warning

Long-term suspension (90 days)

*Possession, use of, or impairment by alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, controlled substances or nonprescription drugs while on school premises or at school sponsored events. Possession or use of paraphernalia intended for storage, use or distribution of the above listed drugs/alcohol while on school premises or at school sponsored events. Attendance at school or school sponsored events following an on or off campus consumption or use of the above listed alcohol/drugs.

Prior to assessing a student for impairment using DITEP (Drug Impairment Training by Educational Professionals) trained assessors, the administrator will notify the parent/guardian and the student.

NOTICE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND

COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1989:

The Coulee-Hartline School District prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of school activities as outlined in District Policy 3242 (see appendix). A student in possession of substances represented to be drugs, alcohol or tobacco will. be treated as if they were "authentic". Compliance with this rule is mandatory; students who disregard the prohibition will face the consequences as outlined below. The use of illegal drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful to health and education. The district can assist in arranging access to drug and alcohol entry programs; for further information contact your school principal.

POSSESSIONS OF WEAPONS POLICY

The Coulee-Hartline Board of Directors possession of weapons policy" .declares its intent not to tolerate possession of weapons by students on district property or at district-sponsored events."

"Students who possess a weapon or carry, exhibit, display or draw any weapon or any item apparently capable of producing bodily harm in a manner which, under the circumstances, manifests an intent to intimidate another or warrants alarm for safety of others shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion"

"In cases involving any student who is determined to have carried a firearm onto, to have possessed a firearm on public school premises, public school-provided transportation or areas of facilities being used exclusively by public schools, shall be expelled from school for not less than one year under RCW 28A600010 The superintendent of the school district may notify the expulsion of a student on a case by case basis."

THREATS OF VIOLENCE OR HARM POLICY

In accordance with state law, the district has enacted a policy that addresses the issue of threats of violence or harm District policy states, in part:

"Students and school employees who are subjects of threats of violence or harm shall be notified of the threats in a timely manner Parents shall be included in notifications to students who are subjects of threats of violence or harm. Timing and details of the notice will be as extensive as permitted by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, other legal limitations, and the circumstances

Individual-directed threats of violence or harm are communications that create fear of physical harm to specific individuals, communicated directly or indirectly by any means

Persons found to have made threats of violence or harm against district property, students, employees, or others will be subject to relevant district discipline policies and will be referred to appropriate community agencies including law enforcement and mental health services District staff shall work with in district and community-based professionals and services in all relevant disciplines to address threats of

violence or harm, those threatened and those making the threats Necessary information about the person making the threat shall be communicated by the principal to teachers and staff, including security personnel

District procedures for the enforcement of this policy require that threats be reported to law enforcement. In addition, district procedures for the enforcement of this policy state: "When considering the appropriate discipline for a student who has made a threat of violence or harm, the student's prior disciplinary records shall be taken into account Emergency expulsion shall be considered, based on the credibility and significance of the threat"

POLICY-PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING

The district is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. "Harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 9A.36.080(3), (race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or mental or physical disability), or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional written, verbal or physical act:

-Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or

-Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or

-Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or -Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation or bullying. "Other distinguishing characteristics" can include but are not limited to: physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeconomic status, gender identify, and martial status. Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumor, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral or physical actions. "Intentional acts" refers to the individual's choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s).

This policy is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided that the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment. Many behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation or bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies or building, classroom, or program rules.

This policy is a component of the district's responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning community and is to be implemented in conjunction with comprehensive training of staff and volunteers, including the education of students in partnership with families and community. The policy is to be implemented in conjunction with the Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan that includes prevention, intervention, crisis response, recovery, and annual review. Employees, in particular, are expected to support the dignity and safety of all members of the school community.

Depending upon the frequency and severity of the conduct, intervention, counseling, correction, discipline and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to remediate the impact on the victim and the climate and change the behavior of the perpetrator. This includes appropriate intervention, restoration of a positive climate, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation. False reports or retaliation for harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitute violations of this policy.

The superintendent is authorized to direct the development and implementation of procedures addressing the elements of this policy, consistent with the complaint and investigation components of procedure 8700, Sexual Harassment.