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WELCOME TO
ZILLAH HIGH SCHOOL
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The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with the
traditions and customs of
Zillah High School
and to acquaint them with the rules and regulations governing both
the school and its organizations. An attempt has been made to
incorporate all information pertinent to the school. For this
reason it will serve as a reference book.
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ZHS MISSION
STATEMENT
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It is the mission of
the Zillah High School to foster the following:
- 1. The development of basic skills
which promote self esteem and produce capable, adaptable, contributing
citizens of family, community, national and global society, who possess
a desire to continue their educational development throughout their
lives.
- 2. The maintenance of an open
environment, which encourages frequent, positive interactions and in
which every individual is encouraged to participate responsibly in the
decisions which affect their lives. This environment will be one in
which social responsibility, and academic competence and excellence are
emphasized.
- 3. Provide a safe, supportive
environment where every student and staff member can achieve success.
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VISION STATEMENT
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E-4: EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE for EVERYONE, EVERYDAY!
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ZILLAH HIGH SCHOOL
STAFF
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Office Staff
Support Staff
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Mike
Torres-Principal Anna
Eshelman-Staff Assistant
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Rock Winters-Assistant
Principal/AD Sandy Sheets-Custodian
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John Griffin-Academic
/Career Counselor Daniel
Gonzalez-Custodian
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Tawnya
Eller-Counselor Terri
Slack-Staff Assistant
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Sarah
Rinaldi-Counselor Paula
Uasike-Staff Assistant
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Debbie
Ekstrand-Secretary Bev
Sevigny-Staff Assistant
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Sandy Quigley-Attendance
Secretary
Traci Fahsholtz-Staff Assistant
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Teaching Staff
- Traci Anderson-Math
- Lynn Brant-English, Drama
- Heather Calhoun-Math
- Jodie Camarata-Business Education
- Jessica Carter-Spanish
- Jeff Charbonneau-Science, Leadership
- Mark Christianson-Social Studies
- Grace Gabriel-English, Art
- Kekoa Gabriel-Social Studies
- Earl Holden-Media Specialist,
Library
- Justin Irion-Alternative
Education
- Ken Johnson-Science
- Kathy Johnson-English
- Kris Kuhnhenn-Special Education
- Elsie Kushner-Art
- Grant Masini-Science
- Carol Nelson-Special Education
- Mark Nelson-English
- Robi Raab-Social Studies
- Daniel Robillard-Physical Education
- Jason Schoonover-Choir, Band
- Matt Toth-Math
- Kellie Tveter-Agriculture Education
- Mindi Winters-Health, Physical
Education
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ZHS
ASB Executive Council Leaders 2009-2010
- John Myers-President
- Taylor Sealock- Vice President
- Brendan Shearer-Secretary
- Sean Ekstrand-Treasurer
- Karoline Burnell, Braden
Mortensen-ASB Events Commissioners
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- Zack Green-Senior Class (2010)
President
- Lauren Messmore-Vice President
- Barbara Wyatt -Secretary
- Briana Rhode -Treasurer
- Head Class Advisors:
Mrs. Brant and Mrs. Camarata
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- Carrie Benson-Junior Class (2011) President
- Abbie Nelson-Vice President
- Matt Argo-Secretary
- Emma Tuning-Treasurer
- Head Class Advisor:
Mrs. Carter
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- Troy Dunbar-Sophomore Class (2012) President
- Mikey Cardenas-Vice President
- Jennifer Nelson-Secretary
- Chloe Blythe-Treasurer
- Head Class Advisors:
Mr. Toth and Mrs. Calhoun
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- Becky Ozuna-Freshman Class (2013) President
- Shelly Gorham-Vice President
- Rene Santana-Secretary
- Cierah Stach-Treasurer
- Head Class Advisors:
Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Nelson
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ARTICLE VII: Duties
of ASB Executive Council Officers-Elected
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A.
President:
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1.
Oversees
all ASB operations.
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2.
Presides
over all business meetings and directs the work of the ASB.
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3.
Plans
agendas with the advisor.
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4.
Official
host of all assemblies.
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5.
Directs
with the advisor operations of the ASB Executive Council
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6.
Appoints
special committees
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B.
Vice-President
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1.
Assists
the President in directing the activities of the ASB.
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2.
Serve as
the presiding officer in the absence of the President.
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3.
Oversees
all committee operations and approves committee reports prior to
meetings.
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4.
Directs
the nomination and election process for the ASB offices.
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5.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office.
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6.
Oversees
the ASB community service (i.e. blood drive)
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C.
Secretary
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1.
Keeps and
distributes minutes of all meetings
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2.
Receives,
reports, and replies to ASB related correspondence
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3.
Produces
and distributes meeting agendas
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4.
Updates
the master calendar weekly for events, changes, and reports possible
conflicts.
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5.
Places
ASB items in the daily bulletin as needed or directed.
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6.
Plans and
coordinates displays for the main hallway including bulletin boards and
showcases.
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7.
Coordinates student of the month and info-line activities.
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8.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office.
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D.
Treasurer
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1.
Obtains
monthly financial data from the Central ASB Treasurer
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2.
Reports
to membership regarding financial status of the ASB including the
production and distribution of financial statements
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3.
Accepts
and reviews budgets from subordinate clubs and organizations
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4.
Operates
the ASB Concessions project
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5.
Assists
the Central ASB Treasurer with counting, balances and inventories
following events including money counting as needed.
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6.
Assists
with the ASB Purchase Order (PO) process
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7.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office
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E.
ASB
Events Commissioners (2 positions)
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1.
Promote
and plan activities that all students can participate in and that
encourage a positive school climate, cause positive student-teacher
interaction, and allow for entertainment and/or recreation opportunities
for the organization.
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2.
Helps
make the education process enjoyable whereby students look forward to
attending school and school events.
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3.
Plans all
assemblies with the President and Advisor.
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4.
Plans and
coordinates all dances with Advisor and sponsoring group.
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5.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office.
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ARTICLE X: Duties
of Class Officers-
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A. President:
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1.
Oversees
the entire operation of the class
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2.
Presides
over all business meetings and directs the work of the class
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3.
Plans
agendas with the advisor.
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4.
Directs
with the advisor operations of the Class Executive Council
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Appoints
special committees
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Serves on
the ASB Executive Committee
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B. Vice-President
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1.
Assists
the President in directing the activities of the class
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2.
Serve as
the presiding officer in the absence of the President.
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3.
Oversees
all committee operations and approves committee reports prior to
meetings.
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4.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office
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C. Secretary
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1.
Keeps and
distributes minutes of all meetings
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2.
Receives,
reports, and replies for class correspondence
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Produces
and distributes meeting agendas
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4.
Updates
the master calendar for class events.
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5.
Places
class items in the daily bulletin as needed or directed.
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Serves as
the media contact for the class.
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7.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office
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D. Treasurer
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1.
Obtains
monthly financial data from the Central ASB Treasurer.
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2.
Reports
to class regarding financial status of the class including the
production and distribution of financial statements.
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3.
Develops
and submits an annual budget.
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4.
Works
with class officers and advisor with the Purchase Order (PO) Process.
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5.
Performs
other assigned duties that might pertain to the office.
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A ZHS ASB or Class
Officer must:
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Be a full
time ZHS Student and have at least 4 classes on campus each semester
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2.
Be a
current ZHS ASB Card holder
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3.
Have at
least a 3.0 GPA (accumulative)
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4.
Follow
all codes of student conduct and behavior and while in office not be
subject to any administrative disciplinary action (behavior or
attendance).
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5.
Adhere to
the entire drug, alcohol and tobacco polices established by the Zillah
School District, WIAA and State of Washington governing participation in
extra-curricular activities.
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Be
responsible for all work missed while gone from class on ASB business.
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7.
Be an
exemplary good citizen in and out of school.
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Note: First violation
of #4 or #5 above will result in a one month suspension from office.
Second violation will result in removal from office.
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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMIC AWARDS
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Zillah High School is a
member of the Renaissance program to recognize academic improvement and
achievement. Renaissance is a partnership of students, faculty,
administration, parents, community members, and businesses. To be
eligible for these honors a student must be a full time equivalent
student enrolled in ZHS and have 4 of their 5 classes letter graded each
semester. A student who chooses to take more than one class on a
Pass/Fail basis would be not be eligible for academic awards for the
semester. With regard to the guidelines set by the ASB, the following
are academic awards available each semester at Zillah High School.
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- I. Honor Rolls:
An honor roll will be published each semester.
- A. “A” Honor Roll:
When a student earns a GPA of 3.50-4.00, the student will be recognized
for the semester “A” Honor Roll.
- B. “B” Honorary Honor Roll:
When a student earns a GPA of 3.00-3.49, the student will be recognized
for the semester “B” Honorary Honor Roll.
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- II. Academic Letters:
These awards are given to a student
for earning at least a 3.50 GPA each semester for one full year.
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1. First year award: An
old English Chenille “Z” letter
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2. Second year award: 1st
bar for letter
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3. Third year award: 2nd
bar for letter
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4. Fourth year award: 3rd
bar for letter
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- III. Senior Awards at
Graduation:
- 1. Valedictorian and
Salutatorian, Academic Top 10:
Only ZHS seniors who will
qualify for the honors diploma will be considered for the awards of
Valedictorian or Salutatorian and/or Academic Top 10 Awards. To be
eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian and/or ZHS Academic Top 10,
students each year must have completed at least 4 of 5 classes as letter
graded (A-F, no more than 1 pass/fail option may exist per semester).
These award winners are chosen at the end of the winter semester of
their senior year by the building principal. GPA, completed course
work, Standardize Test Scores & citizenship are all considered.
Student(s) must have completed 3 years at ZHS in order to be eligible.
Also, only ZHS seniors who will qualify for the honors diploma will be
considered for the awards of Valedictorian or Salutatorian.
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- 2. Departmental
Honor Award:
Seniors who will have completed EIGHT Semesters in a Department
at ZHS and have a least an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in that
department, are eligible to apply for a special Departmental Honor Award
to be given at the Parent-Senior Awards Night. The following
Departments will offer awards based the above criteria plus:
- English: 8 semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher, students must have
completed at least 4 semesters of Honors English.
- Math: 8
semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher, courses that count include: Algebra
I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus. No other Math courses
qualify for this award.
- Science: 8
semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher and 6 of the semesters must be in
Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics
- Social Studies: 8 semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher and 2 of the semesters
must include Advanced or college prep courses such as Psychology,
Sociology.
- Health/Fitness: 8 semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher and the student will have to
completed at least 2 semesters each of their 4 years at ZHS.
- Agriculture Education: 8 semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher
- Business Education: 8 semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher
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Fine Arts:
8 semesters with a 3.50 GPA or higher and the student will have to
completed at least 2
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semesters each of their 4
years at ZHS.
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Diploma Requirements: As an
incentive to encourage students to challenge themselves at Zillah
High School, an Honors Diploma category has been established that goes beyond the
state and local diploma requirements. Students earning this honor will
be noted in the graduation program. Their diploma will have ‘HONORS’
added in the form of a gold embossed sticker and they will be allowed to
wear the “HONORS STOLE.” Students to be considered for Valedictorian,
Salutatorian, ZHS Academic Top 10 Awards or to complete their NHS
requirements, must earn an honors diploma.
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- Requirements:
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- GPA:
minimum 3.50 accumulative (check at spring mid-term)
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- Credits:
31 as a minimum to be completed by the final semester (check at spring
mid-term)
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- Courses Required:
Required to take 4 years (credits) in the core areas of:
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English: with a minimum of 2
credits of honors English courses
- Math:
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus
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Science: Only courses in the
Science Department (SCI codes). No cross crediting allowed.
- Social
Studies: 4 credits minimum,
(SOC codes)
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- Other Support Courses Recognized
by Colleges:
- Fine
Arts: A minimum of 1 credit
(MUS, ART, DRM codes)
- Foreign
Language: A minimum of 2
credits of a single foreign language.
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Running Start classes count as Honors level courses in any department.
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- Application:
Students who qualify apply at the end of the Winter Semester of the
senior year. If classes in progress are needed to qualify for this
distinction, a final decision will be made using the mid term Spring
Semester progress report. Only ZHS seniors who will qualify for the
honors diploma will be considered for the awards of Valedictorian or
Salutatorian.
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ACADEMIC
CAPABILITY POLICY
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A plan to
improve student responsibility and achievement
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who is academically capable is one who passes all classes at each
grading period at C or higher. The goal of ZHS is to assist all
students to achieve a C or higher in all classes taken. When students
are not successful, ZHS will initiate interventions to change the
pattern of failure with a three-step Academic Capability Policy.
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Student progress is
checked at mid-term and at the end of each semester. Any student who
fails 2 or more courses at the semester goes to STEP 1-Academic Alert.
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STEP 1: Academic Alert:
If a student is failing 2 or more courses at the end of a 6 week
(mid-term or semester) grading period, the following takes place:
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A counselor meets with
student to review the unsatisfactory grade report. Together they try to
identify student issues causing the problem.
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A success planning sheet
is reviewed by student and counselor. Possible actions that the student
will take to improve their grades are identified.
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A letter is sent to
parents to notify them that their student’s grades are unsatisfactory
and are placed on STEP 1. They receive a copy of the Academic
Capability Policy, the progress report, and a success plan.
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Students and parents are
asked to make a commitment to change their approach to studies, to
select those interventions that they will do within the next grading
period, and to sign and return a copy of their plan to the counselor.
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A student is removed
from STEP 1 after a semester of passing all classes. If after being on
STEP 1 the student has a semester report indicating that they are again
failing 2 or more courses, they are placed at STEP 2. If they are still
failing one, they remain on STEP 1.
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STEP 2: Academic Probation: If a
student for two consecutive grading periods has failed two or more
classes, it indicates that their STEP #1 plan was unsatisfactory. To
become successful in their academic work additional interventions now
must take place:
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A letter is sent home
scheduling a student-parent-administrator conference is held to
determine why the STEP #1 interventions were not successful.
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At the conference new
written learning plan (contract) is developed with the goal make changes
in the students approach to studies in order to pass all classes at a C
level or higher by the next grading period. All parties receive a copy
of this new plan.
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The student will be
required to make weekly grade checks each Thursday, bring the report
home to be signed and return it on Friday.
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As part of the STEP 2
contract, the student may be assigned to the Leopard Success Program
which is available to provide academic support to struggling students
either before or after school.
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A student will be
removed from STEP 2 after a semester of passing all classes. Should the
student fail 1 course, they will remain on STEP 2 and continue the
current success contract. Should a student fail two or more classes
during a grading period while on STEP #2, a second parent conference
will be held to renew needed interventions to become successful.
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STEP 3: Academic Alternatives: Students
who have failed 2 or more classes for two consecutive semesters and/or
any ZHS student who falls off track to graduate with their class will be
moved to STEP 3 until they are back on track for graduation. Academic
Alternatives will involve development of a new success plan/contract for
the upcoming semester. The development of the Academic Alternative
Placement plan will be written by the principal after consultation with
the student and parent. A student will stay on STEP 3 until they have
successfully completed the requirements of their success plan. A
success plan may be modified as needed at the end of a semester by the
principal. Possible alternatives and/or interventions could be but are
not limited to:
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a
modified ZHS schedule
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alternative school placement (Zillah Alternative Program-ZAP)
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contracted learning
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co-enrollment in credit retrieval programs at student expense
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student/family counseling
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weekly
monitoring by parent of students behavior, grades, attendance, etc
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transfer
from ZHS to another high school
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enrollment in a GED program
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other
placement and/or training opportunities to be determined
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GRADING SYSTEM
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The evaluation of
student achievement is one of the most important functions of the
teacher. Progress Reports are issued at mid term. The semester grade
is the only permanent record of a student’s progress and credit towards
graduation. It is the only grade used in official GPA calculations. To
be eligible for academic honors and awards a student must be enrolled
and letter graded in 4 of 5 classes each semester. The grade system is
as follows:
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A, A-
Excellent Work
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B+, B, B- Good Work
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C+, C, C- Average
Work
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D+, D Poor
Work
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F
Failed
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P
Passing (credit earned)
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E
Effort (grade used for Special Programs)
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NC No
Grade/No Credit (No GPA effect)
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I
Incomplete/No Credit
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W
Official Withdrawal No Credit
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A student may choose to have their class graded as a Pass/Fail provided
that this is agreed to by the student, teacher, parent/guardian, and
principal before the end of the mid-term conferences.
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Students at ZHS may retake a course to improve their knowledge and/or
improve their grade if:
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There is an agreement between student, teacher, parent and
principal that this is a good choice.
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2.
There is room in the class and the repeating student does not
bump out a student taking a course for the first time.
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3.
If the course is a graduation requirement, the credit earned can only be
counted once for a specific graduation requirement.
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4.
If the student wishes to remove the lower grade, the grade is changed to
NC no credit, but no credit can be claimed on the transcript when
looking for GPA improvement.
Credits for a
course that is retaken/repeated to improve a grade may not count
toward the credits required for graduation, unless both grades
are included in the calculation of the GPA. Only if the student wants to
count the grade twice will be credit be given twice.
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WAC 180-57-070 Mandatory high school transcript contents: (viii)
Credits attempted for courses taken more than once to improve a
grade/mark may count only once toward the number of credits required for
graduation, except that credits attempted for courses taken more than
once to improve a grade may count toward the number of credits required
for graduation on the condition that the letter grades earned for all
attempts are included in the calculation of the student's grade point
average. For the purpose of this subsection, districts and schools shall
not convert letter grades to grades/marks not used in the grade point
average calculation.
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Students who take high
school level courses at the 8th grade level will have the
opportunity to have those grades and credits transferred to their high
school transcript. This must be done during the first semester of their
Freshman year. Once the transcript is issued for the freshman year, no
further 8th grade credits can be added or removed to the
permanent record.
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28A.230.090 High school graduation Credit for courses taken before
attending high school) 4) If requested by the student and his or her
family, a student who has completed high school courses before attending
high school shall be given high school credit which shall be applied to
fulfilling high school graduation requirements if:
(a) The course was taken with high school students, if the academic
level of the course exceeds the requirements for seventh and eighth
grade classes, and the student has successfully passed by completing the
same course requirements and examinations as the high school students
enrolled in the class; or
(b) The academic level of the course exceeds the requirements for
seventh and eighth grade classes and the course would qualify for high
school credit, because the course is similar or equivalent to a course
offered at a high school in the district as determined by the school
district board of directors.
(c) Students who have taken and successfully completed high school
courses under the circumstances in subsection (4) of this section shall
not be required to take an additional competency examination or perform
any other additional assignment to receive credit.
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GRADING SCALE
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94-100
A
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90-93
A-
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87-89
B+
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B
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80-82
B-
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77-79
C+
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73-76
C
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70-72
C-
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67-69
D+
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65-66
D
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64-Below F
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS BEGINNING
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CREDIT
REQUIREMENTS (2 semesters = 1 credit)
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English (A) 8 semesters
(4 credits)
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Mathematics 6 semesters (3
credits)
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Science (B) 6 semesters
(3 credits)
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Social Studies (C) 6 semesters
(3 credits)
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Career & Technical Education (D) 4 semesters (2 credits)
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Health & Fitness Education (E) 4 semesters (2
credits)
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Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts (F) 2 semesters (1
credit)
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Total Required Classes
36 semesters (18 credits)
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Elective Choices 20 semesters
(10 credits)
- PEARLS
Senior Project* 2 semester (1 credit)
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Total Credits needed for Graduation
58 semesters (29 credits)
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- *Note:
1 credit will be granted upon successful completion of the PEARLS
project during the Senior Year.
This will satisfy the state requirement of a culminating project and the
13th year “High School and Beyond” plan.
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- High School Proficiency
Requirements (HSP):
The Class of 2010, 2011, and 2012
must pass the HSP Reading, Writing and Math in order to earn both a high school diploma
and a CAA. For students who did
not pass the HSP Math, they must continue to attempt to take and pass the
HSP Math test, but may earn a diploma by completing a minimum of 4.0 Math
credits. This option would NOT earn a
CAA. The class of 2013 and beyond must pass the High School Proficiency
exams in Reading, Writing,
Science, and Math in order to earn a high school diploma.
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- Certificate of Academic
Achievement (CAA):
Students graduating from public high schools in Washington may earn the
Certificate of Academic Achievement in addition to a diploma by passing
the High School Proficiency (HSP) Exams in Reading, Writing and
Math by the end of high school.
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Cross-Credit Options:
- A.
English: Applied
Business Communications may meet local graduation requirements for one
semester of Senior English for a non-college bound student.
- B.
Science: At least
2 semesters of science must be in a lab science such as courses in:
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Some Agriscience courses may count
towards general science credit and a few advanced Agriscience courses
may count towards lab science credit. Students are recommended to take
8 semesters of Science at ZHS.
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Social Studies:
Required courses included: Washington State History, Government &
Geography (2 sem), United States History, Government and Geography (2
sem) and Contemporary World, Geography and Problems (2 sem) Students are
recommended to take 8 semesters of Social Studies.
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D. Career & Technical Education This requirement may be completed by passing courses in:
Agriculture, Business Education, Future Teacher, Work Based Learning,
and Yakima
Valley
Technical
Skills
Center.
Note: If any of these courses are taken as a cross credit option
for another graduation requirement, it cannot also be counted towards
meeting the Career & Technical education requirement.
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E. Health & Fitness:
Required course class: .5 credit in HEALTH. Other Health/Fitness
courses may be chosen by the student.
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F. Fine Arts:
This requirement may be completed by passing courses in: Art, Band,
Choir or Drama.
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- Enrollment and Placement:
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- Grade/class placement shall be based
upon academic credits earned. Students and parents will be informed in
June of progress towards graduation. The following number of credits
(pre-PEARLS credits) indicate satisfactory progression towards
graduation and reflect minimum grade/class standing in September of each
school year.
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- Senior Class 20.5 or
greater credits
- Junior Class 13.0-20.0
credits
- Sophomore Class 5.5-12.5
credits
- Freshman Class 5.0 credits
or less
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- PEARLS
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The PEARLS (Portfolio
of Essential Academic Requirements and Life Skills) project is a
graduation requirement for all
Zillah High School students. PEARLS meets the Washington State Board of
Education’s requirement for completion of a culminating project and the
13th year “High School and Beyond” plan.
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PROGRESS REPORTS AND
TRANSCRIPTS
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Progress reports will
be available for students and parents at each mid-term. An official
transcript will be issued at the end of each semester. Students and
parents are urged to maintain communication with all classroom
instructors with regards to student progress, needs, or concerns. Fines
must be cleared before issuance of a transcript.
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EARLY GRADUATION
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Students that satisfy
minimum graduation requirements prior to the regularly scheduled annual
commencement exercises may petition the principal for a diploma at the
completion of said requirements. The student may have the option of
participating in the next regularly scheduled commencement exercises.
(WAC 180-51-020).
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MAKE UP CREDIT
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Students who have
failed courses and are behind on total graduation credits will be
allowed to make up credits on their own time. The make up work must be
from an accredited institution. All expenses of making up failed
courses are the responsibility of the student. Approval of a credit
retrieval plan by the principal is required before enrolling in any
credit retrieval program.
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NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY
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MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
- 1. Candidates must have a minimum,
accumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- 2. Candidates must be a member of
the sophomore, junior, or senior class, and have been in attendance at
Zillah High School for at least one semester.
- 3. Candidates must have
demonstrated traits in areas of leadership, service and character as
defined by the National Honor Society Constitution.
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SELECTION: The
candidates who meet the minimum of 3.5 GPA will be subjectively
evaluated in the areas of academics, service to school and community,
leadership, character and citizenship, honors diploma track, and
activities by the Zillah High School Faculty Committee appointed by the
Principal. The committee, will rate each candidate on a point system of
0 to 20, with 20 being high in these areas. The committee then makes
recommendations for induction into the NHS to the Principal. Students
not selected will have the right to appeal the recommendation to the
Principal.
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REQUIRED COURSE OF
STUDY:
The following course of study reflects entrance
requirements for major colleges and universities in the State of
Washington. NHS
members are required to complete:
- ENGLISH:
4 years;
- MATH:
3 years, from any of these 4 courses:
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus;
- SOCIAL STUDIES:
3 years;
- SCIENCE:
3 years from any of these courses:
Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology,
Principles of Technology, Advanced Chemistry, Physics.
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 2 years of a single foreign language.
- FINE ARTS:
1 year, music, art, drama.
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NOTE:
Students not following the recommended course of study shall have their
National Honor Society membership status reviewed by the faculty
committee. The student’s career plan will be reviewed. In addition the
review will determine if the student has ceased to meet the selection
criteria of GPA, leadership, character, and service.
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RETENTION OF MEMBERSHIP: To remain in the ZHS chapter of National Honor Society,
students must maintain the standards of GPA, leadership, service, and
character. If a member’s GPA falls below a 3.5 for a semester, the
student will be on probation and will have one semester to return the
GPA to 3.5. Members failing to regain the 3.5 minimum GPA after a
semester of probationary status will be dropped from membership.
Students must also keep up with Honors Diploma requirements to maintain
membership.
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WAIVER REQUEST OF A
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
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Students needing to
waive a local graduation requirement due to an unusual circumstance must
petition the school principal at the beginning of the year. Waivers
will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
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FUTURE VISIONS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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The object of Future
Visions is to allow students, parents, and the community to raise
scholarship funds in a special tax free, interest bearing account, thus
allowing a class to focus on future educational goals. A class can work
each year so that the building of a scholarship fund for graduation time
may be as large as possible. An ASB scholarship found account will be
established with the class’ graduation year as identification (i.e.
Class of 2010 Scholarships). Scholarship fund activities shall be under
the supervision and approval of the building principal. The principal
may select a person or group to assist with the planning and
implementation of scholarship fund raising. All funds raised must be
deposited in the ASB account for that class’ scholarships. Scholarships
will be awarded when the class graduates. The number and amounts will
be determined by the principal in consultation with the superintendent
and/or scholarship committee. Selection of the scholarship winners will
be made by the high school principal or his/her designees.
HSP exam scores and early completion of PEARLS
requirements will be considered as part of the application package.
All
applications for financial assistance will be considered by the
Zillah
School District without regard to race, color, national origin, gender,
or disability.
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GUIDANCE, COUNSELING
AND ASSURED SERVICES
- The guidance program in Zillah
Schools is a cooperative effort between students, parents, teachers,
advisors, counselor and administration. The first step is for students
to share career and educational goals with parents. All students are
encouraged to investigate all career and educational options including
Universities and regional 4 year schools, community colleges, technical
and priority colleges, military and apprentice-OJT training and are
guided to produce a plan, not only for high school graduation, but for
placement in the most appropriate post-secondary setting. Through
annually scheduled guidance conferences, all students will gather
additional and more specific information about careers of interest and
the educational requirements to obtain that career. Follow up letters
are sent home for parents to review. Additional follow-up conferences,
including parents when desired, may be scheduled. The total counseling
program emphasizes the areas of personal, educational, and occupational
decision making. Counselors help students grow through better
knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of themselves. The ZSD
guidance goal is to help students develop the ability to make sound
decisions and accept responsibility for solving their own problems.
Student Assistance Program Counseling services are offered to teachers,
or principal regarding problems that affect their personal and school
life, for needed help. Counseling is available on an individual and
small group basis. For students and families with special needs, off
site referral for help will be offered.
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EARN COLLEGE CREDITS
WHILE AT ZHS
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1.
Tech-Prep:
Articulation agreements are in place to allow students to complete
courses in the Agriculture Science and Business Education programs at
ZHS and earn YVCC credit. If the student completes the identified
competencies at a "B" level or higher YVCC college credit may be
earned. If they enroll at WSU class waivers may be earned. No cost is
incurred by the student. Review course descriptions and discuss options
with the program instructors (Ms. Tveter and Mrs. Camarata).
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2.
Central
Washington University-Cornerstone Program: Junior or senior students who
enroll in designated courses in English, Math or Music may be able to
earn both high school and college credits. Students must pass an
entrance exam to be admitted. Cost is $50 per college credit.
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3.
Future
Teachers Program: The Careers in Education-Future Teacher Academy
Program is a two-semester class offered in the Zillah School District.
The purpose of the course is to allow qualified Juniors and Seniors with
potential career interest in education, the opportunity to experience
the profession of teaching.
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4.
Distance
Learning Courses: Students wishing to take a college preparatory or
college level course and that course is not currently offered at ZHS may
enroll in an internet or on line course at an accredited college or
university. Successful completion of the correspondence course will
allow for earning of both high school and college credits. All costs
and fees associated with the course are the responsibility of the
student.
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- 5.
Running Start:
Legislative action has developed a program allowing academically
qualified juniors and seniors in High School to attend their local
community college. This program is called Running Start. The Running
Start student may earn both high school and college credits. Zillah
High School will follow the YVCC Steering Committee guidelines for 11th & 12th grade
students wishing to participate in Running Start. As required by state
law, a public meeting is held each February to inform students and
parents of current 10th & 11th grade students of the Running Start
program procedures. Students must take an ASSET test ($10 fee) at YVCC.
Passing all portions of this test indicates the student is prepared to
attempt college level work. Once the test is passed, students are
offered entrance to the program.
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STUDENT AIDE
POSITIONS
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Only Seniors and Junior students may be aides.
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Students should first
consider any open academic courses available on the schedule before
seeking an aide position. Aides should still be registered to complete
the recommend curriculum of 4 years each of English, Math, Science and
Social Studies.
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Aides should have:
- 1.
Demonstrated mature,
dependable and responsible behavior and citizenship at ZHS.
- 2.
An excellent attendance
record.
- 3.
At least a 3.0 GPA from
the previous semester and preferable at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
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·
Being an
aide in NOT a free period. The regular attendance policy applies to all
aide positions.
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·
Aides are
graded on a Pass or Fail basis only. Taking less than 4 of 5 classes
letter graded, will cause a student to be ineligible for academic
awards, and can make you ineligible for activities, good student
insurance discounts, etc. Please consider all these factors before
becoming an aide.
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·
All ZHS building needs
should be met before students are allowed placement in other buildings.
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·
Aide positions are NOT
pre-registered; therefore all will be confirmed during add/drop
procedure. All aide positions must be approved by the Principal prior
to placement.
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·
School Service courses are
limited to 1 period per day for students and are graded as Pass/Fail
only. It is recommended that no more than 2 semesters a year are
aide positions.
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ZHS ADD/DROP POLICY
- Add/drop is only available for
grades 10-12 and must be approved by either Mr. Griffin or Mr. Torres.
There is no add/drop for 9th grade students. However, if a
serious educational need is discovered, the parent should contact Mr.
Torres for a possible schedule adjustment.
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1.
When
possible students should consult teachers, counselors and parents
prior to registration and/or add/drop day. This insures that
students will take the right level of course for them, challenging,
but not over whelming, but not so simple as to have no learning take
place.
- 2.
An add/drop will be
conducted before the start of a new semester normally at mid-term.
Students will be informed that add/drop is open and will have
approximately 1 week to complete the process. Students who do not
complete add/drop during the designated time choose to allow the
computer to schedule them in the next open available class and forfeit
their right of choice.
- 3.
When the new semester
begins (day 1-2) students who still require a schedule adjustment should
contact the guidance counselor to schedule a time to review the academic
reason that a change is required. Appropriate changes will be made when
possible on a space available basis. Approved changes require that
students make up all work missed. Students
must follow the ZHS make-up work policy in order to receive credit for
the missed work.
- 4.
After 2 days into the new
semester, any request to add or drop a class must be made by a parent
directly to the principal. Students who enter a class after 5 days
into a new semester will receive 0 credit on work missed. Students
who are withdrawn from a class after 10 days into the semester will
receive an F grade for the dropped course in that semester.
- 5.
Students who have a
medically verified condition that has a direct impact on classroom
requirements, (such as a wrist injury from an accident impacting
performance in a painting or weight training class), may meet with the
principal and teacher to see if a modified plan can be worked out for
them to continue without dropping the class. If not reasonable
accommodations can be made, and if the student was passing the course
prior to the injury, the principal may allow the student to drop the
course with no penalty regardless of the date of drop.
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- ZILLAH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
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Introduction:
The Zillah Alternative Program is established to assist students in
grades 9-12 with a chance to continue and/or complete their public
school education in a non-traditional setting.
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Target Group Served: Zillah
School District
students grades 9-12 who have failed to achieve significant progress in
the basic skills or in credits towards graduation in a traditional high
school setting and/or who have a special situation dealing with health,
family, or economic factors that required continuing their education
without a regards to seat time.
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Philosophy:
With individualized plans, proper assessment, assistant, guidance and
encouragement, students who may be at risk for completion of their high
school diploma and be successful and be placed in an appropriate
post-secondary setting.
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Goals: The
goals of the program are:
- 1. Identify students who are
unsuccessful in the traditional school setting and offer placement.
- 2. Develop and education plan for
each student based on needs (academic, social, emotional, health,
economic, learning styles, occupational)
- 3. Promote behaviors that will
cause students to develop successful habits for later life and the world
of work.
- 4. Improve self-esteem and
self-confidence of the students.
- 5. Develop skills and positive
attitudes regarding problem solving and coping.
- 6. Become a bridge from high
school to a post secondary and/or world of work.
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- Paths:
The possible paths for students in the
alternative setting are:
- a.
work on a basic diploma
(19 credits), graduate as soon as possible and move on to a post
secondary placement or job
- b.
work on basic skills and
credit retrieval with the goal of eventually returning to the regular
high school setting
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Referrals:
Referrals can come from the student, their parents, staff, or
administration for various reasons that indicate the current placement
is not or will not be successful for the student. Records are reviewed;
further assessments and interviews may be made. The building principal
reviews all information and makes the recommendation to place or not
place in the alternative program. Referrals develop from students on
academic capability plans who have been unsuccessful and students who
lose credit due to non-attendance.
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Zillah Alternative Program
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Basic
High School
Graduation Requirements
-
The BASIC Washington
State Graduation Requirements would be used in order to earn a Zillah
Alternative Diploma
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English: 3 Credit
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Math: 2 Credits*
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Science: 2 Credits
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Social Studies: 2.5
Credit
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Washington History & Government-.5 (1 Semester Only)
- US
History 1.0
- CWP 1.0
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Occupational
Education: 1 Credit
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Physical
Education/Health: 2 Credits
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Fine Arts: 1 Year
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Electives: 4.5
Credit
- PEARLS: 1 Credit
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Required Total
Credits for Graduation: 19
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- *Students who do not pass the High School Proficiency Exam are
required to earn 4.0 math credits. Elective requirements are reduced to
2.5.
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ATHLETICS
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Zillah High School has
a varied athletic program and competes within the South Central Athletic
Conference. Sports that are currently available:
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FALL
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Volleyball, Football, Cheer,
Cross Country
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WINTER
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Wrestling, Basketball, Cheer
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SPRING
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Softball, Track, Golf,
Baseball, Tennis
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Coaches
- Cross Country-Mr. Johnson, Mrs.
Johnson
- Volleyball-Mrs. Lindsey Golob, Mrs.
Rinaldi, Mrs. Chelsea Golob
- Football-Mr. Winters, Mr. Strother,
Mr. Widner, Mr. O’Neal
- Cheer- Mrs. Bright
- Basketball (girls)-Ms. Winters, Mr.
DeLeon, Mrs. Fahlencamp
- Basketball (boys)-Mr. Burge, Mr.
Widner, Mr. Irion
- Wrestling- Mr. Gonzalez, Mr.
Robillard, Mr. Castillo
- Golf-Mr. Nelson
- Softball-Mr. Robillard, Mr. O’Hara,
Ms. Smasne
- Baseball-Mr. Gabriel, Mr. Brown, Mr.
Calhoun
- Track & Field- Mrs. Calhoun, Mr.
Johnson, Mrs. Patterson
- Tennis-Mrs. Dunbar
- Athletic Director-Mr. Winters
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CLUBS, CLASSES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
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The following clubs,
classes, and organizations are active on campus. See the advisor for
enrollment information.
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Apple Bowl
Mr.
Nelson
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A.S.B., Student
Gov. Mr. Charbonneau
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Band Mr. Schoonover
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Choir Mr.
Schoonover
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Leopard
Print Mrs. Gabriel, Mr.
Charbonneau
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Z Center
Stage Mrs. Brant, Mr. Charbonneau
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Owego Mr. Charbonneau
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F.B.L.A. Mrs. Camarata
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F.F.A. Ms. Tveter
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Future Visions
Scholarship Mr. Torres, Mr. Griffin
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Grappler
Gals Mr. Gonzalez
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Spanish
Club Mrs. Carter
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International
Club Mrs. Cruz
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National Honor
Society TBA
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Science & Technology
Club Mr. Charbonneau, Mr. Johnson
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Current World
Events/JSA Mr. Nelson, Mr. Gabriel
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Habitat for
Humanity Ms. Winters
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ATHLETIC & ACTIVITY
CONDUCT AND CITIZENSHIP
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Conduct and
Citizenship Policy
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This procedure will
provide each student with an opportunity to become a responsible
citizen. Citizenship is very important in the Zillah School District.
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I. The student is expected to:
- a. Exhibit exemplary behavior
- b. Follow civil laws
- c. Exhibit good sportsmanship
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II. Consequences
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All problems with
conduct and citizenship will be dealt with by the coach, advisor, or
teacher whenever necessary/possible. If a problem continues to exist or
involves a serious violation of conduct the following procedure will be
implemented.
- 1. After review, a recommendation
for appropriate consequences will be given to the building principal.
Consequences may include suspension or expulsion from activities.
- 2. Decisions and consequences will
be shared with parents/guardians.
- 3. Students and/or parents may
appeal the final building decision to the superintendent.
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ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY
(Academic & Attendance)
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Academic achievement is the reason
Zillah High School
is in existence. Many interventions are offered to help students be
academically successful. Certain choices cause students to not be
successful. This procedure will provide students with an
opportunity to succeed at Zillah High School, based on the belief
that ACADEMICS and ATTENDANCE are of primary importance.
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WIAA ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
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1.
Students shall be under the age of 20.
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2.
Must
be a “regular” member of the school they are representing.
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3.
Must
be passing 4 of 5 classes.
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4.
Must
be in regular attendance.
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5.
Must
meet all residence and transfer student requirement rules.
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*****For further details or questions contact the Athletic
Director*****
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- STUDENT ACADEMIC
ELIGIBILITY EXPECTATIONS
- High School Grades
9-12
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- Students
who participate in athletics, music, drama, and all other ASB sponsored
activities must:
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A. Have a 2.0 GPA:
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1. Grade checks for meeting GPA
requirement will be conducted at the end of each six-week grading period
(previous semester GPA will determine academic eligibility).
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2. Students who have a GPA of
2.0 or higher will be considered eligible until the end of the current
six-week grading period.
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3. Students who have a GPA lower
than 2.0 will be declared ineligible for participation other than for
practices.
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4. The student will remain
ineligible for participation other than practices until the students GPA
is above 2.0.
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5. An ineligible student may be
declared eligible at any time by getting cleared through teachers and an
administrator. Official forms are in the office. If GPA is above 2.0
the student is immediately eligible. It is the student’s
responsibility to initiate the eligibility process. Administrators
will conduct proper check at this time.
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6. Students, involved in any
athletics and activities, who having once have fallen below a 2.0 GPA
must turn a weekly check to the athletic director on a school form
validating their eligibility for the remainder of the current sports
season. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the
weekly check to continue their eligibility. Failure to do weekly check
will result in the student being declared ineligible until it is turned
into the athletic director.
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B. Must be passing all classes:
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1. At the end of the first three
weeks of the semester, staff will be surveyed to identify students who
are failing course work.
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2. Students who are failing a
class(s) will placed on academic probation for three weeks.
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3. If at the end of the
three-week probation the student is failing, the student is declared
ineligible until he/she is passing all classes.
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4. A student may be declared
eligible at any time by getting cleared through the teachers and an
administrator. This has to be done on a school form, which is available
in the office. At this time the student is eligible immediately.
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5. Students, involved in any
athletics and activities, who are failing a class or classes must turn
in a weekly check to the athletic director on a school form validating
their eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to
initiate the weekly check to continue their eligibility. Failure to do
weekly check will result in the student being declared ineligible until
it is turned into the athletic director.
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C. Must be meeting all
PEARLS requirements:
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1. At the end of the first
three weeks of the semester, staff will be surveyed to identify students
who are failing to meet PEARLS requirements.
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2. Students who are failing
PEARLS will be placed on academic probation for three weeks.
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3. If at the end of the three
week probation the student is failing, the student is declared
ineligible until he/she is meeting requirements.
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4. A student may be declared
eligible at any time by getting cleared through the teachers and an
administrator. This has to be done on a school form, which is available
in the office. At this time the student is eligible immediately.
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*Academic checks for eligibility will be
made every three weeks.
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- *Once
a student has been declared ineligible for not meeting the standards of
either A, B or C the student must have a GPA of 2.0 or above, must be
passing all classes and must be meeting all PEARLS requirements in order
to be eligible.
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NOTE: Students seeking eligibility must
be cleared during the regular school hours. 7:30-3:00 P.M.
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D. Be a
Full Time Student: A full time student for eligibility purposes is
enrolled in 4 of 5 classes. A senior, who has enough credits to
graduate and thus allowed a free period, must meet minimum WIAA
standards, which is 4 classes out of 5. We encourage all students to be
a full time student with at least 4 classes. Students who take less
than 4 classes a semester are not full time enrolled by any standard.
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ATTENDANCE
- Attend school at least half a school
day to be eligible to practice or compete in a contest/game.
- Any unexcused absence on the day of
or days prior to a contest may make the student ineligible to compete in
the next contest/game. Any unexcused absence on the day of a practice
may make the student ineligible to practice.
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DRUG, ALCOHOL,
AND TOBACCO VIOLATIONS
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STUDENT DRUG/ALCOHOL /TOBACCO PROCEDURES-ZILLAH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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ALCOHOL, TOBACCO
AND DRUGS/LEGEND
DRUGS-INCLUDING ANABOLIC STEROIDS
- This
procedure will provide our students with an opportunity to succeed. The
premise of this procedure is based on the belief that Zillah School
District can be drug, alcohol, and tobacco free. All students shall
refrain from using alcohol, drugs, or tobacco either on or off campus
throughout the calendar year. The following procedure becomes effective
upon enrollment in the Zillah School System, grades seven through
twelve.
- This
action shall include all associated student body groups. (athletics,
clubs, classes, music, NHS, ASB officers not part of a grade regulated
curriculum.)
- 1st
VIOLATION
(use/sale/possession of legend drugs, including anabolic steroids and
alcohol.)
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1. If the student
self reports to at risk counselor:
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- a) There will be total confidentiality with the at
risk counselor (this is not meant to help the student circumvent the
rules, but sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that allow for
alternatives.)
- b) The student must undergo an assessment by a qualified
agency to determine the extent of his/her substance abuse problem.
This assessment will be paid for by the student and/or family.
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2. If the student
self reports to a coach or other school staff, or is found in violation
of the sale, possession and or use of legend drug policy, including
anabolic steroids and alcohol, the student is:
-
- a) Referred to the building principal. The student will
be subject to district policy and will be immediately suspended from
participating in any team activities.
- b) Referred to the at risk counselor for review. The at
risk counselor reports his/her review of the case to the building
principal.
- c) The first violation will constitute a 25% suspension
from any activity in which the student represents
Zillah
Middle School
or Zillah High School.
- d) The student must undergo an assessment by a qualified
agency to determine the extent of his/her substance abuse problem.
This assessment will be paid for by the student and/or family.
- e) In all cases of students possessing, selling or
distributing alcohol and other illegal drugs including the illegal
distribution of prescription medications and “look-a-like” drugs will be
turned over to law enforcement for prosecution.
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Students in
violation of the drug/alcohol policy will be subject a 25% non-athletic
suspension and a 25% athletic suspension. If the student is not
currently involved in a non-athletic or athletic season the student will
face suspension in the next season they are involved in.
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- 2nd
VIOLATION (WIAA POLICY)
The student shall be ineligible and prohibited from participation in any
W.I.A.A. member school interscholastic or
Zillah School District
activity program for a period of one calendar year from the date of the
second violation.
- 3rd
VIOLATION (WIAA POLICY)
A student shall be permanently prohibited from participation in any
W.I.A.A. member school or
Zillah School District
activity program.
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TOBACCO PRODUCTS
- Possession and/or use of tobacco products will result in the
following.
- 1st
violation:
Will result in the student being ineligible for 20% of the season’s
contests (consequences for activities other than athletics will be
determined by the advisor and principal, with a comparable discipline to
athletics.)
- 2nd
violation:
Will result in immediate athletic suspension for the remainder of the
season. Other activities will be suspended for a minimum of one
semester.
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ATHLETIC AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
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Junior Varsity and C
team members who complete a season receive a certificate.
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Varsity team members
who complete a season are awarded as follows:
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1st year award:
Chenille “Z” letter, sport emblem, & certificate
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2nd year award:
Service bar for letter & certificate
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3rd year award:
Service bar for letter & certificate
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4th year award:
service bar for letter & Leopard Plaque
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Each sports team will
have additional special team awards. All awards are presented at
community awards ceremonies following the completion of the sport
season.
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SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD:
For each varsity team sport, each season, the student that earns a
varsity letter with the highest accumulative GPA above 3.50 on that
team, shall be named as the Scholar Athlete. No recognition is given
for GPA’s below 3.50
- If this is the first time the student has been recognized as a
scholar-athlete, they shall receive a suitable patch/insert for their
letterman’s jacket. A student will receive only 1 patch during their
entire career at ZHS.
- If a student is named scholar-athlete in multiple sports or
multiple years, after receiving their initial patch/insert, they will
receive a bar for each additional award they earn.
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If a student has
already received a patch for being named as a scholar-athlete, and
receives their recognition bar, the patch/insert will be awarded to the
next highest varsity letter winter with a GPA above 3.50 who has not
already received this award.
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ATHLETIC CUT POLICY
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Whenever possible,
Zillah High School will try to refrain from cutting athletic squads
except for those activities where facility limitations dictate the need
for cutting. Students shall be given ample time to prove
himself/herself in the squad selection process. It is recommended that
no cuts be issued until there have been a minimum of 4 days of
practice. When the coaching staff makes the cutting decision the
following procedures will take place:
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1. There will be
NO lists posted.
- 2. A personal contact will be made
by the head coach with each student being cut. This meeting must be in
a private setting. The conversation needs to be focused on:
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a.) The decision making process.
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b.) High regard for the
student’s self-esteem.
- c.)
Communication between student and coach.
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ASB ACTIVITIES
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SCHOOL DANCES
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All school dances will
be over by 11:30 p.m. Only
Zillah
High School
students are invited. Guest passes may be obtained from the Principal
or Vice Principal at least one day prior to the scheduled dance. ZHS
students are responsible for the behavior and conduct of their guests.
Students below the 9th grade may not attend. Also, no persons
age 21 or older may attend. All students must enter the dance within a
reasonable amount of time (i.e. after game dance 45 minutes after the
game ends). Once you enter the building to attend a dance you are
expected to stay. If you leave the building, you will not be
re-admitted. Please be sure transportation is arranged for and waiting
at the end of the dance. Students dancing in an inappropriate or unsafe
manner will face school disciplinary measures. Any student suspected or
found
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to be under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs shall be detained and referred to
law enforcement or released to parents.
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ALCOHOL/DANCE
PROCEDURES
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Zillah High School
students may be subject to alcohol testing at school sponsored dances.
Testing will be done by a breathalyzer before entering the dance.
Students who choose not to take the test will not be allowed in the
dance. All visitors will be subject to the breathalyzer test before
being admitted into the dance.
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HOMECOMING
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A.
Homecoming at ZHS has
traditionally centered around all fall activities.
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B.
The ZHS Homecoming Royalty
shall consist of 5 princesses and 5 escorts selected by their
respective classes. These individuals will be selected at least 2 weeks
prior to the Homecoming activities. One princess and escort shall be
selected from the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes, and two
princesses and escorts from the Senior class.
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C.
The ASB will be given the
opportunity to vote for the Senior escort and princess who will be named
homecoming King and Queen.
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D.
The King and Queen will be
announced at half time of the Homecoming game.
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E.
The Queen shall receive
roses and her tiara as a gift. The King shall receive a crown.
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F.
There shall be a “Royal”
dance at the Homecoming dance.
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
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ASB
Card $30.00
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Art
Fee $10.00 (for Advanced Art, Off The Page
Art, and Mixed Media only)
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Annual/yearbook
$35.00
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Athletic Participation
$15.00
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Club/Class
Dues See Advisors/varies
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A list of fees is
updated annually and is available to students at Fall registration time.
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POLICY/RULES/REGULATIONS
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
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Students have the right to:
- a) the privileges and immunities
guaranteed by the Constitution
- b) have their property and person
safe from unreasonable search
- c) freedom of speech and written
expression as long as it does not disrupt the operation of the school
- d) present disagreements,
complaints, or grievances to school authorities
- e) equal educational opportunities
and freedom from discrimination
- f) understand how rules are
established, advise on their development and follow established
procedures to change them
- g) consult with teachers,
counselors and other school personnel
- h) to know course requirements and
to see their records
- i) dress and maintain personal
appearance that does not interrupt the educational process, and complies
with health and safety needs
- j) take part in school activities
if they qualify
- k) safe and sanitary buildings
- l) be free from verbal and
physical harassment
- m) to know the appeal process when
subject to suspension or expulsion.
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Students have the responsibility to:
- a)
attend school daily and be
prompt to all classes
- b)
be aware of the rules and
follow them accordingly
- c)
submit to reasonable
corrective action or punishment imposed by the school
- d)
be respectful of others
- e)
dress in a manner which is
safe and healthful and does not disrupt the educational process
- f)
obey lawful instructions
and identify themselves to teachers, administration and other school
personnel
- g)
conduct themselves in a
manner that will not disrupt the educational process
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EXCEPTIONAL
MISCONDUCT
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Students should become
familiar with the exceptional misconduct policy. A single violation of
any provision in this policy can result in an immediate long-term
suspension or expulsion from Zillah High School and the Zillah School
District. Misconduct pursuant to
WAC 180-40-225 and 250 which has occurred on a basis of
such a serious nature to have a disruptive effect on the operation of
school(s) will warrant long-term suspension or expulsion with resort to
other forms of corrective action or punishment.
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Exceptional misconduct
will be determined by the administrator in charge or his/her designee
and shall be in keeping with the chronological age, mental maturity and
state and federal laws pertaining to the student involved.
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Exceptional misconduct
includes, but is not limited to:
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1.
Possession of use of any
dangerous weapon or explosive as defined below.
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2.
Gang related behavior.
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3.
Flagrant defiance of
authority.
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4.
Assault, threat or assault
and battery, profane or vulgar language directed upon or at a staff
member.
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5.
Assault, threat of assault
and battery of any student.
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6.
Attempts or succeeding at
substantial destruction or defacing of school property.
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7.
Bomb threats or similar
acts or terrorism.
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8.
Delivery or sale of a
controlled substance or any substance purported to be drugs, alcohol, or
dangerous inhalants.
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9.
Theft.
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10.
Commission of any crime
considered a felony on school property or at a school activity.
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NOTE: Per
State Law the possession or use of a firearm is to result in immediate
expulsion.
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Dangerous Weapons/Explosives: the possession of, including manufacturing, delivery,
disposing of, or furtively carrying with the intent to conceal, any
firearm or other dangerous weapon, is prohibited on school property,
real or personal, that is owned, rented or controlled by the district or
any school sponsored activity on or off campus.
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR
CODE
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At Zillah High School
courtesy and common sense are the principles that guide our actions. We
believe for learning to occur in the classroom, good order must be
maintained. By emphasizing respect for ourselves and others through
responsible behavior we can maintain a positive school environment.
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At ZHS students
are responsible for their actions and they are held accountable for
following all rules and regulations established by the Zillah School
Board and the ZHS administration and staff. A student who is found to
be in violation of any of these rules is subject to discipline,
suspension, or expulsion form ZHS as provided for in the Common School
Laws of the State of Washington Chapter 180.40 W.A.C.
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The sanctions
imposed for rule violations generally will be of a progressive nature.
The severity of the disciplinary action may be influenced by the
frequency of violations, the seriousness or severity of the violation,
and other factors contained in WAC 180.40, or which have a substantial
disruptive effect of the educational process. PROVIDED, that in those
cases where violations of school district rules result in serious damage
to persons or property, and/or have a substantial disruptive effect on
the educational process, the student involved may be subject to
long-term suspension or expulsion, even though lesser force of
corrective action or punishment may modify his or her conduct.
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The following
Student Conduct Code and Appeals Process have been adopted by the Board
of Directors to protect the rights of all members of our school
community in fulfilling their responsibilities. The school district
reserves the right to refer to the appropriate non-school agency any act
or conduct of its pupils which may constitute a crime under federal,
state, county, or local law. When a student is suspended, the student
will not be allowed to participate in, or attend, any extra-curricular
activities, either practice, competition, or spectating during the
suspended time, including “In-House” suspension. Effective
implementation of these guidelines requires the exercise of good faith
on the part of students, parents, and school personnel.
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The
Zillah School District will not tolerate gang related behaviors. Consequences will
be immediate suspension/expulsion.
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ZILLAH
HIGH SCHOOL
HAS A TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS AS
PER
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE R.C.W. 28A .210. 310.
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STUDENT CONDUCT
PROCEDURES
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As part of the student
rights and responsibilities, which are made available to students,
parents, and teachers, the following rules relating to student conduct
shall be included. Students engaging in such conduct are subject to
corrective action or punishment.
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A.
Substantial Disruption of School
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A student shall not
intentionally cause the substantial and material disruption of any
school operations. Though not the only acts of substantial disruption,
the following illustrate the kinds of offenses encompassed here:
- 1. Occupying a school building or
school grounds in order to deprive others of its use;
- 2. Blocking the entrance or exit
of any school building or room in order to deprive others of passing
through;
- 3. Setting fire to or
substantially damaging school property;
- 4. Using, or threatening to use,
firearms, explosives or other weapons on the school premises;
- 5. Preventing students from
attending a class or school activity;
- 6. Blocking normal pedestrian or
vehicular traffic on a school campus; and
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7.
Interfering seriously with the conduct of any class or activity.
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B.
Damage or Theft of Property
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A student shall not
intentionally or with gross carelessness damage school or private
property. Where school property is damaged or stolen, the
superintendent shall seek restitution from the student or his/her
parents as permitted by law.
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C.
Extortion, Assault, or Causing Physical Injury
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A student shall not
extort anything of value, threaten injury or attempt to cause physical
injury or intentionally behave in such a way as could reasonably be
expected to cause physical injury to any person:
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1. On the school grounds during
and immediately before or immediately after school hours;
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2. On the school grounds at any
time when the school is being used by a school group;
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3. Off the
school grounds at a school activity, function, or event, or of or
directly related to causes or events, which occurred or originated
on the school grounds.
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D.
Weapons and Dangerous Instrument
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A student shall not
possess or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a
weapon.
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1. On the
school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after
school hours.
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2. On the
school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a
school group.
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3. Off the
school grounds at any school activity, function or event, or while
in route between home and
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school.
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E.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
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The Zillah School
District recognizes that students often need education and assistance
because a person significant to them is afflicted with chemical
dependency, or because they require support in their own decisions not
to use or abuse alcohol and/or other drugs. Since chemical dependency
is frequently preceded by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, the
school system wishes to provide education and assistance to any student
displaying the signs of such harmful involvement. The Zillah School
District recognizes that chemical use may evolve into chemical
dependency, a serious illness, which may be successfully treated if
identified. Appropriate referral and adequate support are necessary to
the process of recovery.
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It should be
understood by parents, students, and staff that all violations of school
rules and regulations or state and federal laws will be vigorously
enforced by school officials. The students’ rights and responsibilities
outlined by the Zillah School District will be adhered to as the
standard administrative practice regarding student discipline and
students’ rights.
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Thus, the
Zillah School District established a program to provide education, assistance, and
support for students affected by chemical dependency or other alcohol
and drug abuse-related problems, along the following guidelines:
- 1. The possession, manufacture,
sale, use, delivery, or sale of alcoholic beverages or controlled
substances by students or staff in school or at school-sponsored events,
is wrong and harmful and expressly forbidden.
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- 2. Prescription medications are to
be construed as exceptions to this policy when used by the
individual for whom they were prescribed, and in the manner and
amount prescribed.
- 3. The awareness and support of
parents for a student affected by alcohol and other drug abuse or
chemical dependency is extremely important. However, should either
students or parents not wish to cooperate in making needed assistance
available, the student’s status in school may have to be re-evaluated,
taking into account the best interests of the student, nature of the
problem, and health, safety, welfare, educational opportunity, and
rights of other students and staff.
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Discipline:
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Zillah High School
students found to be under the influence of, in possession of or selling
drugs, narcotics or alcohol while on the campus of
Zillah
High School
or at any Zillah High School sponsored event, including events at other
schools will be subject to school discipline. First offense will result
in a Emergency Expulsion from ZHS and ZHS sponsored events. A second
offense will result in further suspension and/or expulsion. In all
cases involving alcohol or other drug sale, manufacturing on campus,
possession or distribution, which includes illegal distribution of
prescription medications and “look-a-like” drugs, will be referred to
law enforcement.
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F. Use
of Tobacco
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The Board of Directors
recognizes that tobacco includes the addictive substance nicotine. It
is considered wrong, harmful, and expressly forbidden to possess and/or
use tobacco products on school district property. This shall include
all district buildings, grounds, and personal vehicles on school
property. Non-compliance with this procedure shall be grounds for
disciplinary action.
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G.
Repeated Misconduct
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A student shall not
repeatedly fail to comply with district policies or school rules or with
the directions of school personnel during any period of time when he is
properly under the authority of school personnel.
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H. Lewd
Conduct
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A lewd, indecent, or
obscene act or expression shall be grounds for disciplinary action.
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I.
Forgery
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The forging of any
signature or the making of any false entry or the alteration of any
document used or intended to be used in connection with the operation of
the school shall be grounds for corrective action or punishment.
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J.
Truancy
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A student shall not be
absent or tardy from classes without an approved excuse. A student who
exhibits a pattern of truancy shall be classified as a habitual truant
and shall be subject to corrective action or punishment. (See Policy
3122, Excused and Unexcused Absences.).
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K.
Cheating
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Honor and honesty are
high ideals held for all ZHS staff and students; therefore cheating in
any form will not be tolerated and will be enforced as follows:
- a. First offense in any class:
Automatic ‘0”-no credit for the assignment. Immediate referral to the
principal. Immediate contact with parent.
- b. Immediate referral to the
principal. Immediate contact with parent and removal into an in house
detention or release to parents for the time period, which ever can be
arranged due to scheduling.
- c. Second offense, but not in the
same class, Automatic ‘0”-no credit for the assignment. Immediate
referral to the principal. Immediate contact with parent.
- d. Third offense, incident
regardless of offense. Suspension without credit from Zillah
High School for the remainder of the semester with loss of all credit.
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Cheating is the
deliberate representation of someone else’s work, thoughts, ideas,
projects, homework, tests answers, papers, etc. as their own. Cheating
is also the allowing of another person to use or copy your work,
thoughts, ideas, projects, homework, tests answers, papers, etc., in a
manner that represent your work as their own. Plagiarism is also a form
of cheating.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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Students are expected
to attend school regularly and to be punctual. Regular attendance has a
positive affect on student learning and achievement. Participation in
class activities and interaction between students and teacher are
necessary to the learning process. Thus, the acquisition of credit is
tied to the participation in the academic process. The overall goal of
the attendance procedure is to encourage students to attend class in a
regular and timely manner.
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Absences
- Student
absences are tracked by class period and are classified in one of three
ways:
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1.
Unexcused: the student is
absent from school one or more periods in any one day and fails to have
a parent or guardian submit a written excuse for the absence within one
school day of the student’s return to school
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2.
Excused: the student is
absent from school one or more periods in any one day and has a parent
or guardian submit a written excuse for the absence within one school
day of the student’s return to school. To be valid, written excuses
must include the signature of the parent or guardian as well as contact
information for possible verification of the excuse.
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3.
School-Related: the
student is absent from school for a school-sponsored or school-endorsed
event.
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Tardies
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A student is considered
tardy if they are not in their assigned classroom and/or classroom seat
when the tardy bell rings. A student who is more than 10 minutes late
is considered absent.
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·
A student with more than
five tardies in any one class will received an NC grade for that class.
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- Students
who accrue more than 5 excused absences (non-school related), 5 tardies,
or 1 unexcused absence in any one class period will lose credit for that
class period. However, they can earn credit back by attending an
academically-oriented Attendance
School as outlined below:
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ATTENDANCE SCHOOL
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·
A student may attend
Attendance School for
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1.
Each excused absence over
5 (non-school related)
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2.
Each tardy over 5
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3.
Each unexcused absence
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·
Attendance
School is held during designated school days as needed.
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·
Attendance
School is held for a 50 minute period of time.
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·
Students should come to
Attendance School prepared with homework and/or reading materials.
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·
Students not academically
engaged will be required to leave and will not receive credit for
attending
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Attendance School.
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- Students
who have not met the attendance requirements for any class but have
earned a passing grade will receive an NC (no credit) grade for that
class. An NC grade differs from an F grade in that an NC grade does not
figure into the student’s overall GPA. However, both NC and F grades
result in loss of credit. For co-curricular eligibility purposes,
an NC grade is counted the same as an F grade. If a student receives a
failing grade in a class due to overall grade percentage, the F grade
will remain on the transcript regardless of attendance.
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AFTER AN ABSENCE:
- 1)
Bring a note from home
signed by a parent/guardian, stating the date and reason for absence.
The note should be taken to the office before school. Parents may also
contact the office by telephone or email to excuse an absence.
- 2)
It is the student/parent
to have the absence resolved within ONE school day.
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CHECKOUT PROCEDURE: It is the responsibility of the student to check out with the office
when leaving campus for any reason. Student will need a signed note
from a parent or guardian to leave campus. Students who choose to
disregard this process will be disciplined. STUDENTS MUST CHECK OUT
AT ALL TIMES
THROUGH THE OFFICE.
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It is the
responsibility of the student and his/her parents or guardians to
certify that any absences fit the following criteria. Our
responsibility is to make students and parents or guardians aware of the
fact that attendance is important. Early communication with parents or
guardians and significant consequences will, it is hoped, reinforce this
goal.
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A. Excused absences
from school shall be:
- 1. Illness or health
condition/Medical Appointments (verification upon return is required
from the doctor).
- 2. Family Emergency.
- 3. Religious observance (upon
request by parents prior to absence).
- 4. Disciplinary actions.
- 5. Pre-arranged absences: An
absence that can be anticipated in advance so that a written request can
be made by parents/guardians at least one day prior to the planned
absence and approved by the administration.
- Assignments should be obtained prior to the absence. It is recommended
that all assignments be complete prior to the absence.
- B. School Related absences:
School Related absences are defined as absences that happen due to
activities sponsored, directed and supervised by the school. Students
are responsible for all work missed due to any school-sponsored
activities. Students are encouraged to contact teachers to receive
assignments and complete all work prior to the absence.
- C. Truancy
is defined as an unexcused absence that is flagrant in violation of
attendance expectations. The student and/or parent may be responsible
for this act. Truancy will constitute progressive discipline.
- D. Tardies:
Students are expected to be on time with materials and prepared to work
in all classes. Tardies may affect your attendance/academic status.
Students arriving more than ten (10) minutes late are considered absent
for that class period. Students who continually check out of class
without being in the class the majority of the 70 minutes could be
considered to be absent.
- E. Make Up Work Policy:
To receive credit on missing work
the absence must be of an excused nature. Work missed should be
completed when possible prior to the absence. If this is not possible
it should be completed on a time line of number of days missed plus 1.
No credit or grade may be assigned for make up work not completed by
this time line. There will be no make up work, credit or grade allowed
for unexcused or truant absences.
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CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
AND PUNISHMENTS
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May be imposed by
designated employees for violations of student conduct rules.
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Discipline-Includes all forms of corrective action other than
suspension or expulsion.
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temporary exclusion from
class
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detention after school up
to 70 minutes (if a student fails to attend the scheduled detention
without prior clearance, additional detentions will be assigned.
Failure to attend these detentions will result in suspension)
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denial of free time
privileges
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campus clean up
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Suspension-Denial of attendance in class/activities for a stated period
of time. Short-term suspension may be imposed for not more than ten
school days. Long-term suspensions may be imposed for not more than one
semester of a school year.
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Expulsion-Denial of attendance at school/activities for an indefinite
period. Students may be expelled from school immediately by the
principal provided the principal has good and sufficient cause to
believe a student’s presence poses an immediate threat to the student,
other students or school personnel or an immediate threat of substantial
disruption of the educational process.
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ZILLAH HIGH SCHOOL
HARASSMENT POLICY
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COMMITMENT TO A HARASSMENT
FREE ENVIRONMENT
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We will make every
effort to ensure a school environment for all students and staff that is
safe and comfortable and free of harassment or intimidation. This
policy will be in effect for all students in all school facilities at
all school-sponsored events wherever they are held and when being
transported to and from school or school-sponsored events.
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This district is
committed to a positive and productive education and working environment
free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. The district
prohibits sexual harassment of students, employees, and others involved
in school district activities.
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Sexual harassment
occurs when:
- 1. Submitting to the harasser’s
sexual demands is a stated or implied condition of obtaining an
education or work opportunity or other benefit;
- 2. Submission to or rejection of
sexual demands is a factor in an academic, work, or other school-related
decision affecting an individual; or
- 3. Unwelcome sexual or
gender-directed conduct or communication interferes with an individual’s
performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment.
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Sexual
harassment can occur adult to student, student to adult,
student-to-student, adult-to-adult, male to female, female to male,
male-to-male, and female-to-female. 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 shall be reviewed and
remedied, as appropriate.
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Engaging in
sexual harassment will result in appropriate discipline or other
appropriate sanctions against offending students, staff and
contractors. Anyone else who engages in sexual harassment on school
property or at school activities will have their access to school
property and activities restricted, as appropriate.
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Retaliation against any
person who makes or is a witness in a sexual harassment complaint is
prohibited and will result in appropriate discipline. The district will
take appropriate actions to protect involved persons from retaliation.
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It is a
violation of this policy to knowingly report false allegations of sexual
harassment. Persons found to knowingly report or corroborate false
allegations will be subject to appropriate discipline.
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The superintendent
shall develop and implement formal and informal procedures for
receiving, investigating and resolving complaints of reports of sexual
harassment. The procedures will include reasonable and prompt time
lines and delineate staff responsibilities under this policy. All staff
are also responsible for directing complaints to the formal complaint
process.
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The
superintendent shall develop procedures to provide age-appropriate
information and education to district staff, students, parents, and
volunteers regarding this policy and the recognition and prevention of
sexual harassment. At a minimum, sexual harassment recognition and
prevention and the elements of this policy will be included in staff,
student, and regular volunteer orientation. This policy shall be posted
in each district building in a place available to staff, students,
parents, volunteers, and visitors. The policy shall be reproduced in
each student, staff, volunteer, and parent handbook.
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The
superintendent shall make an annual report to the board reviewing the
use and efficiency of this policy and related procedures.
Recommendations for changes to this policy, if applicable, shall be
included in this report. The superintendent is encouraged to involve
staff, students, and volunteers and parents in the review process.
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INFORMAL COMPLAINT PROCESS
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Anyone may use informal
procedures to report and resolve complaints of sexual harassment.
Informal reports may be made to any staff member, although staff shall
always inform complainants of their right to and the process for filing
a formal complaint. Staff shall also direct potential complainants to
an appropriate staff member who can explain the informal and formal
complaint processes and what a complainant can expect. Staff shall also
inform an appropriate supervisor or professional staff member when they
receive complaints of sexual harassment, especially when the complaint
is beyond their training to resolve or alleges serious misconduct.
Informal remedies include an opportunity for the complainant to explain
to the alleged harasser that his or her conduct is unwelcome, offensive,
or inappropriate, either in writing or face-to-face; a statement from a
staff member to the alleged harasser that the alleged conduct is not
appropriate and could lead to discipline if proven or repeated; or a
general public statement from an administrator in a building reviewing
the district sexual harassment policy without identifying the
complainant. Informal complaints may become formal complaints at the
request of the complainant, parent, guardian, or because the district
believes the complaint needs to be more thoroughly investigated.
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FORMAL COMPLAINT PROCESS
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Anyone may initiate a
formal complaint of sexual harassment, even if the informal complaint
process is being utilized. Potential complainants who wish to have the
district hold their identity confidential shall be informed that the
district will almost assuredly face due process requirements that will
make available all of the information that the district has to the
accused. The district will, however, fully implement the
anti-retaliation provisions of this policy to protect complainants and
witnesses. Student complainants and witnesses may have a trusted adult
with them during any district-initiated investigatory activities. The
superintendent or designated compliance officer (hereinafter referred to
as the compliance officer) may conclude that the district needs to
conduct an investigation based on information in his or her possession
regardless of the complainant’s interest in filing a formal complaint.
The following process shall be followed:
- A. The compliance officer shall
receive and investigate all formal, written complaints of sexual
harassment, or information in the compliance officer’s possession that
the officer believes requires further investigation.
- B.
All formal complaints shall be in
writing; shall be signed by the complainant; and shall set forth the
specific acts, conditions of circumstances alleged to have occurred and
to constitute sexual harassment. The compliance officer may draft the
complaint based on the report of the complainant, for the complainant to
review and sign.
- C. When the investigation is
completed the compliance officer shall compile a full written report of
the complaint and the results of the investigation. If the matter has
not been resolved to the complainant’s satisfaction, the superintendent
shall take further action on the report.
- D. The superintendent shall
respond in writing to the complainant and the accused within thirty days
stating:
- 1. That the district does not have
adequate evidence to conclude that harassment occurred;
- 2. Corrective actions that the
district intends to take; and/or
- 3. That the investigation is
incomplete to date and will be continuing.
- E. Corrective measures deemed
necessary will be instituted as quickly as possible, but in no event
more than thirty days after the superintendent’s written response,
unless the accused is appealing the imposition of discipline and the
district is barred by due process considerations or a lawful order from
imposing the discipline until the appeal process is concluded.
-
-
If a student
remains aggrieved by the superintendent’s response, he or she may pursue
the complaint as one of sexual discrimination pursuant to Policy 3210
Nondiscrimination. Similarly staff my pursue complaints further through
the appropriate collective bargaining agreement process or
anti-discrimination process policy.
-
A fixed
component of all district orientation sessions for staff, students, and
regular volunteers shall introduce the elements of this policy. Staff
will be provided information on recognizing and preventing sexual
harassment. Staff shall be fully informed of the formal and informal
complaint processes and their roles and responsibilities under the
policy and procedure. Certificated staff shall be reminded of their
legal responsibility to report suspected child abuse, and how that
responsibility may be implicated by some allegations of sexual
harassment. Regular volunteers shall get the portions of this component
of orientation relevant to their rights and responsibilities.
-
Students will
be provided with age-appropriate information on the recognition and
prevention of sexual harassment and their rights and responsibilities
under this and other district policies and rules at student orientation
sessions and on other appropriate occasions, which may include parents.
Parents shall be provided with copies of this policy and procedure and
appropriate materials on the recognition and prevention of sexual
harassment.
-
As part of the
information on the recognition and prevention of sexual harassment
staff, volunteers, students, and parents will be informed that sexual
harassment may include, but is not limited to:
- 1. Demands for sexual favors in
exchange for preferential treatment or something of value.
- 2. Stating or implying that a
person will lose something if he or she does not submit to a sexual
request.
- 3. Penalizing a person for
refusing to submit to a sexual advance, or providing a benefit to
someone who does;
- 4. Making unwelcome, offensive or
inappropriate sexually suggestive remarks, comments, gestures, or jokes;
or remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s appearance, gender, or
conduct;
- 5. Using derogatory sexual terms
for a person;
- 6. Standing too close,
inappropriately touching, cornering, or stalking a person; or
- 7. Displaying offensive or
inappropriate sexual illustrations on a school property.
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-
Annually the
superintendent or designee will convene an ad hoc committee composed of
representatives of certificated and classified staff, volunteers,
students, and parents to review the use and efficacy of this policy and
procedure. The compliance officer will be included in the committee.
Based on the review of the committee, the superintendent shall prepare
a report to the board including, if necessary, any recommended policy
changes. The superintendent shall consider adopting changes to this
procedure if recommended by the committee.
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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 form 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:
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·
Physically harms a student
or damages the student’s property; or
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·
Has the effect of
substantially interfering with a student’s education; or
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·
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 posses 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
identity, and marital status. Harassment, intimidation or bullying can
take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, 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 the Comprehensive training of staff and volunteers,
including the education of students in partnership with families and the
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 other s impacted by the
violation. False reports or retaliation for harassment, intimidation or
bullying also constitute violations of this policy.
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PROHIBITION OF
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING
-
- Informal Complaint Process:
Anyone may use informal procedures to report and resolve complaints of
harassment, intimidation or bullying. At the building level, programs
may be established for receiving anonymous complaints. Such complaints
must be appropriately investigated and handled consistent with due
process requirements. Informal reports may be made to any staff member,
although staff shall always inform complainants of their right to, and
the process for, filing a formal complaint. Staff shall also direct
potential complainants to an appropriate staff member who explain the
informal in formal complaint processes and what a complainant can
expect. Staff shall also inform an appropriate supervisor or designated
staff person when they receive complaints of harassment, intimidation,
or bullying, especially when the complaint is beyond their training to
resolve or alleges serious misconduct.
-
- Informal remedies include an
opportunity for the complainant to explain to the alleged perpetrator
that the conduct is unwelcome, disruptive, or inappropriate, either in
writing or face-to-face; a statement from a staff member to the alleged
perpetrator that the alleged conduct is not appropriate and could lead
to discipline if proven or repeated; or a general public statement from
an administrator in building reviewing the district harassment,
intimidation and bullying policy without identifying the complainant.
Informal complaints may become formal complaints at the request of the
complainant, parent, guardian, or because the district believes the
complaint needs to be more thoroughly investigated.
-
- Formal Complaint Process:
Anyone may initiate a formal
complaint of harassment, intimidation or bullying, even if the informal
complaint process is being utilized. Complainants should not be
promised confidentiality at the onset of an investigation. It cannot be
predicted what will be discovered or what kind of hearings may result.
Efforts should be made to increase the confidence and trust of the
person making the complaint. The district will fully implement the
antiretaliation provisions of this policy to protect complainant(s) and
witness(es). Student complainants and witnesses may have a parent or
trusted adult with them, if requested, during any district-initiated
investigatory activities. The superintendent or designated compliance
officer (hereinafter referred to as the compliance officer) may conclude
that the district needs to conduct an investigation based on information
in their possession regardless of the complainant’s interest in filing a
formal complaint. The following process shall be followed:
-
A. All formal complaints shall
be in writing. Formal complaints shall set forth the specific acts,
conditions or circumstances alleged to have occurred that may
constitute harassment, intimidation or bullying. The compliance officer
may draft the complaint based on the report of the complainant, for the
complainant to review and sign.
- B. Regardless of the
complainant’s interest in filing a formal complaint, the compliance
officer may
- conclude that the
district needs to draft a formal complaint based upon the information in
the
- officer’s possession.
-
C. The compliance officer shall
investigate all formal, written complaints of harassment, intimidation
or bullying, and other information in the compliance officer’s
possession that the officer believes requires further investigation.
- D. When the investigation is
completed the compliance officer shall compile a full written report of
- the complaint and the
results of the investigation. If the matter has not been resolved to
the
- complainant’s
satisfaction, the superintendent shall take further action on the
report.
-
E. The superintendent or
designee, who is not the compliance officer, shall respond in writing to
the complainant and the accused within thirty days, stating:
- 1. That the
district intends to take corrective action; or
2. That the investigations incomplete to date and will
be continuing; or
-
3. That the district
does not have adequate evidence to conclude that bullying, harassment or
intimidation occurred.
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F. Corrective measures deemed
necessary will be instituted as quickly as possible, but in no event
-
more than thirty days
after the superintendent’s written response, unless the accused is
-
appealing the imposition
of discipline and the district is barred by due process considerations
-
or a lawful order form
imposing the discipline until the appeal process is concluded.
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G. If a student remains
aggrieved by the superintendent’s response, the student may pursue the
-
complaint as one of
discrimination pursuant to Policy 3210, Nondiscrimination or a complaint
pursuant to Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs.
- A fixed component of all district
orientation sessions for employees, students and regular volunteers
shall introduce the elements of this policy. Staff will be provided
information on recognizing and preventing harassment, intimidation or
bullying. Staff shall be fully informed of the formal and informal
complaint processes and their roles and responsibilities under the
policy and procedure. Certificated or professionally licensed staff
shall be reminded of their legal responsibilities to report suspected
child abuse, and how that responsibility may be implicated by some
allegations of harassment, intimidation or bullying. Classified
employees and regular volunteers shall get the portions of this
component of orientation relevant to their rights and responsibilities.
-
- Students will be provided with
age-appropriate information on the recognition and prevention of
harassment, intimidation and bullying, and their rights and
responsibilities under this and other district policies and rules at
student orientation sessions and on other appropriate occasions, which
may include parents. Parents shall be provided with copies of this
policy and procedure and appropriate materials on the recognition and
prevention of harassment, intimidation and bullying.
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SEARCH AND SEIZURE
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The following rules
shall apply to the search and seizure of school property assigned to a
student, the student or property of the student:
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·
There
should be reasonable cause for school authorities to conduct a search.
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·
General
searches of school property may be conducted at any time.
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STUDENT GROOMING AND
DRESS
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Students’ appearance
affects the way others respond to them. While the matter of dress
should remain the primary concern of students in consultation with their
parents, the school district believes dress and appearance should be
regulated when there is reasonable expectation that the student’s dress
of appearance:
- 1. presents a health or safety
hazard
- 2. can result in damage to school
property, or
- 3. creates material or substantial
disruption of the educational
- ·
process at school
-
STUDENT DRESS
CODE
-
The following types of
clothing, personal items, and/or appearance will not be allowed
to be worn or displayed during school, after or before school, or at any
school sponsored event:
- 1. Clothing that advertises drugs,
alcohol, tobacco products, or use profanity.
- 2. Sexually suggestive or
supportive clothing including halter tops, blouses or T-shirt tops that
reveal a students chest or cleavage or a female students bosom or
midriff.
- 3. Clothing or personal
possessions that contain gang-related symbols or writing such as
nicknames, “in memory of,” or “smile now, cry later” logos.
- 4. Tattoos or markings deemed as
or suspected to be gang-related as well as inappropriate words or sexual
references.
- 5. Items like haircuts, bandanas,
headbands, or belts and belt buckles believed to be related to gangs.
- 6. Belts that hang mid-thigh or
below the mid-thigh; unfastened suspenders.
- 7. Oversized or excessively baggy
clothing like pants, shorts, or shirts that sag or slouch.
- 8. Pants or shorts worn below the
waistline or that show the student’s underwear.
- 9. Pants whose pant legs hang
below the heel of the student’s shoes.
- 10. Any other clothing item or
personal property deemed as disruptive and unsafe by the administrator
or his/her representative.
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STUDENT
DRESS/DISCIPLINE
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If the student’s dress
or grooming violates the above code, the administrator or his/her
designee will request the student make the appropriate corrections. If
the student refuses, the administrator or his/her designee should notify
the parent and request that the student make the necessary correction.
If both the parent and student refuse to make the correction, the
administrator or his/her designee shall take the appropriate corrective
action including suspension, removal, or exclusion from school and /or
extracurricular activity for the period of time determined by the
administrator.
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STUDENT RECORDS
-
In accordance with the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy act, student records are available
to the parents and/or legal guardian of Zillah students and the
student. It will be necessary for an appointment to be made with the
Principal or the Counselor in order to view student records.
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VISITORS
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All Campus visitors are
required to report directly to the office. Visitors to the campus are
required to obtain consent for the visit from the Principal. Passes for
classroom guests must be obtained in the office prior to the actual
visitation. Visitation during academic hours is permitted only under
special circumstances. ZHS students are not to contact visitors
anywhere on campus including the parking lot. The visitor contact
restriction is in effect the entire time ZHS students are on campus
including extra-curricular activity times. Visitors picking students up
after school need to leave the campus as soon as student is picked up.
Note: It is a violation of Zillah City Ordinance #515 to Trespass
on School District property without a lawful purpose.
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CLOSED CAMPUS
- Zillah
High School is a closed campus for all ZHS students during normal school hours (8:00a.m.-2:45
p.m.) including lunch and visitors to Zillah
High School. All students are expected to stay on campus during the school day.
Parent of children 16 years of age or older may receive off campus
privileges during lunch only if the following guidelines are met.
- 16-Year-Old Driver:
-
·
Parent Permission Form
completed with administrative verification of parent signature.
-
·
Proof of valid Washington
State Drivers License.
-
·
Proof of Insurance.
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·
Zillah High School Car
Registration Form completed.
- 16-Year-Old Non-Driver:
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·
Parent Permission Form
completed with administrative verification of parent signature.
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Under the of 16:
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CLOSED CAMPUS
- Students
under the age of 16 may leave campus at lunch only if they are walking
home or riding with a sibling. Parent Permission Form must be
completed.
- Failure
to follow the Closed Campus Policy may result in the following forms of
discipline.
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·
Loss of privileges.
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·
School discipline.
-
- ***STUDENTS MUST CHECK OUT IN THE
OFFICE WHEN LEAVING CAMPUS***
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MOTOR VEHICLE
REGULATIONS
-
A.
Students who drive are
asked to park their vehicle in student parking areas. Students are
not to be in their vehicle or the parking lot during the school day.
-
B.
Students whose parents
desire them to eat lunch off campus are required to obtain a driving
pass from the principal. Only the student on the pass may be in the
vehicle.
-
C.
Students are expected to
drive in a safe manner and obey all traffic laws.
-
D.
Speeding or reckless
operation on or around the campus will not be tolerated. Parking in
designated spaces is required.
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E.
Students are not to park
in staff, visitor, handicapped, fire lanes, designated bus zones, or
areas designated as no-parking. All violators are subject to parking
fines, loss of driving
and parking privileges, and/or general school
discipline.
Violators may also have their cars towed at
the owner’s expense.
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F.
Students must
have a valid Washington driver’s license and proof of insurance.
A copy of both must be presented each
fall at registration time in order to operate a vehicle on the ZHS
campus and to receive a parking permit. Students who obtain a license
during the year should present copies at the time they plan to drive on
campus.
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PROFANITY
-
Students are expected to refrain from
using any profanity (verbal or gestures) while on the campus of ZHS.
Students caught using profanity will face school discipline.
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HALL PASSES
-
Students are to be in
class. In the event that a student must leave class, that student must
receive a hall pass from the teacher. Students are to complete their
business and return promptly and directly to class.
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CELLULAR PHONES
-
Cellular phones are
allowed on campus but can only be used before school, after school,
or during lunch. Phones in use during breaks or during class will
be confiscated and school discipline procedures will be enforced.
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ITEMS NOT
RECOMMENDED AT ZHS
-
1.
Electronic Games
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2.
CD
Players and CDs/IPODS
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3.
Laser
Pointers
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4.
Radios
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5.
Any other
item deemed disruptive
-
It is also recommended
that large amounts of cash and valuables not be brought to school. If
there is a reason to bring these items please allow the office to keep
them in the safe. ZHS and the Zillah School District are not
responsible for lost or stolen items.
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LOCKERS/LOCKER ROOMS
-
Student who chooses to
check out a locker will be furnished with a locker having a combination
lock. Students are responsible for locker contents and care of the
locker. The administration or designee has the right and obligation to
check any locker if there is a reasonable assumption that it may contain
items which are harmful, illegal or detrimental to the education at
ZHS. School and PE lockers will be checked out during the first week of
school to those students who feel they need one. Athletic locks will be
issued when practice begins. Students are encouraged not to bring large
amounts of cash or anything that is of substantial value to school. It
is the student’s responsibility to make sure cash and valuables are
locked up or on their person at all times. The school is not
responsible for lost or stolen items.
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EQUAL TREATMENT
-
Zillah High School
complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or
disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in
participating in educational programs and/or extra-curricular school
activities. Inquires regarding compliance procedures may be directed to
the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.85 Officer/Section 504
Coordinator: Kevin McKay, 213 Fourth Ave., Zillah, WA 98953.
(509)829-5911.
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MILITARY ACCESS &
COOPERATION/DIRECTORY RELEASE
- The Washington State Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Federal Government through
the No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to providing lists of
Juniors and Senior students and allowing contact on campus at
appropriate times. Zillah High School complies with this requirement.
Students and their parents have the right to request to have their name
removed from this directory list (Opt Out).
- Students and parents who wish to be
omitted form the directory list should complete a written form and
return it to Mr. Griffin (Before September 15th in the Fall
or May 15th in the Spring). Once you request in writing to be
omitted you will remain off any future directory lists. You may at any
time request in writing to be reinstated to the directory list.
- Please remember under the equal
access laws, this is the same directory that is available to post
secondary institutions (college, schools, etc.). Opting out removes you
from all directory listing releases.
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DISCIPLINE
APPEAL PROCEDURES
-
Steps to grieve discipline or appeal suspension/expulsion:
-
Request an informal
hearing with the principal to question and discuss the matter. If the
matter cannot be resolved, the parent or student may present a written
or oral grievance to the superintendent in the matter of discipline; or
request a hearing where suspension/expulsion is involved. A short-term
suspension or an emergency expulsion shall continue notwithstanding the
implementation of the grievance procedure unless the principal elects to
postpone such action.
-
Upon receipt of the
written notice of long-term suspension, the student and parent have
three days in which to submit a letter requesting a hearing. A copy of
the appeal procedures is available in the office and will be attached to
all suspension letters.
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FINES
-
Students are required
to return all school property prior to leaving Zillah High School for
the year. Fines will be assessed to recover the cost of lost or damaged
school property. Fines are to be paid by the student at end of the
semester. If a student leaves ZHS prior to the end of the semester, then
the fines are due at the time of withdrawal. Transcripts from ZHS (for a
transfer student or a graduating senior) will not be released until all
fines have been cleared. Transcripts and final registration for the next
fall will be held until all fines are cleared.
-
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WITHDRAWAL FROM
ZILLAH HIGH SCHOOL
-
Students who withdraw
from Zillah High School must complete the withdrawal process. Parent
contact prior to withdrawal is required. A student must turn in all
school property, clean their locker, and pay any outstanding fees or
fines. Copies of withdrawal grades, transcripts and other records will
be available for students when check out is completed.
-
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SCHOOL INSURANCE
-
School insurance is available to all students. A packet will
be available for each student during fall registration. Students
involved in school athletics must provide signed evidence that they
are covered by adequate insurance if they choose not to purchase
this package.
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SCHOOL LUNCHES
-
School lunches are
available for purchase on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. In addition
ala carte purchases may be made. The Federal Student Free & Reduced
Lunch Program is offered for qualifying families. Application for this
federal program should be made each year at the time of enrollment.
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BULLETINS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-
All notices of club
meetings, athletic and social events and general information are printed
in the daily bulletin. Daily bulletins are given to each teacher and
posted in office and bulletin boards throughout the school. Students
responsible for putting notices in the daily bulletin must have their
notices approved by their advisor and in the main office the day
preceding the notice. Special notices are posted on the bulletin boards
at the main entry. Groups wishing to display posters in the school must
have them approved and stamped by the office prior to posting.
-
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- BELL
SCHEDULES
- Warning Bell rings at 7:55 each
morning
-
- Regular Schedule
- Period (70 min. each)
-
- 1 8:00-9:10
- Break 9:10-9:20
- 2 9:20-10:30
- 3 10:35-11:45
- Lunch 11:45-12:15
- 4 12:20-1:30
- 5 1:35-2:45
- Activity Schedule
- Period (65 min. each)
-
- 1 8:00-9:05
- 2 9:10-10:15
- 3 10:20-11:25
- Lunch 11:25-11:55
- 4 12:00-1:05
- 5 1:10-2:15
- Activity 2:20-2:45
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- CRISIS
PLAN
- Evacuation of ZHS
- Fire Alarm will signal an
evacuation. During the evacuation of the building students in rooms 1,
2, 13, and 14 will exit to the Northwest parking lot. Students in the
Agriculture building will evacuate to the north of the school across 2nd
Ave. All other students and staff will evacuate to the south of the
school onto the athletic fields. Students are required to stay with
their teacher and classmates so attendance can be taken. School
administration will conduct a check of a building to determine if safe
to return. Three quick bells will signal that building is safe to
re-enter. In the event of an extended evacuation students and staff
will use the Nazarene Church as a holding area.
-
-
- LOCK DOWN
- In the event of a crisis a lockdown
of ZHS may down used to keep students and staff away from unsafe
situation. ZHS uses two different types of lock downs depending on the
severity of the crisis:
- “Code Yellow Lock Down”
- Code Yellow Lock Down is used when
there is reason to believe a crisis may take place in the near future.
When ZHS is placed in a Code Yellow mode the following will be taking
place:
-
-
1.
“Code Yellow” call from
school intercom system. (whistles or air horns will be used if intercom
down)
-
2.
All students and staff
inside of building.
-
3.
All doors locked.
-
4.
All curtains/shades
closed.
-
5.
Continue teaching and
learning.
-
6.
Notify police and fire
departments.
-
- “Code Red Lock Down”
- Code Red Lockdown is used when a
crisis is currently occurring on or nearby the campus of ZHS. When ZHS
is placed in a Code Red mode the following will be taking place.
-
-
1.
An administrator, designee
or law-enforcement officer will determine when campus is safe and normal
activity can resume. “Code Red” call from school intercom system.
(whistles or air horn will be used in intercom down)
-
2.
All students and staff
into buildings.
-
3.
All doors locked.
-
4.
All curtains/shades
closed.
-
5.
All students and staff
away from doors and windows.
-
6.
Turn light off.
-
7.
Call 9-1-1
-
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SHELTER IN PLACE PLAN
-
1. Staff and students will be
alerted by intercom and announce that a shelter-in-place is happening.
-
2. Main fans need to be turned off
immediately.
-
3. If this happens during class,
students and staff remain in the class. If this happens during a
-
transition time, students report
to the last class that they were in.
-
4. Close and lock all windows
and doors. Doors and windows need to be sealed off with tape
- 5. All students and staff are to
stay in designated areas until an "all-clear" have been given by local
- officials. At that time,
quickly air out the building by opening all doors and windows, and
turning on
- the air conditioning or
heater. Normal activity will resume as soon as possible
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