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- Paula Dasso, Principal
Char Duncan, Secretary
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- 303
Second Avenue
,
- Zillah
WA
98953
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- PHONE: 509-829-5555
FAX: 509-829-3575
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- “WORKING
TOGETHER FOR TEAM SUCCESS”
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- The
Zillah
Intermediate
School
and the
Zillah
School District
#205 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap. This holds true
for all students who are interested in participating in educational
programs and/or extra-curricular school activities.
Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to
the school district’s Title IX RCW 28A.85 Officer/Section 504
Coordinator: Mr. Kevin McKay,
1301 Cutler Way
,
Zillah
,
Wa
. 98953-9119.
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-
Zillah
School
District
’s Vision
Statement: Educational Excellence for Everyone
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Zillah Schools: Together
We Make A Difference
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- Desired Results
for Student Learning:
- Students will read with comprehension, write with skill, and
communicate responsibly at an appropriate level in a variety of ways
and settings.
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- Students
will promote a safe environment for the individual while respecting
themselves and others.
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- Students
will display an awareness of cultural diversity and respect for
themselves and others through an increased knowledge and use of
interpersonal skills.
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- Students
will develop a sense of self-worth by working to their highest levels
of performance in order to become productive and responsible
individuals in the community.
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- Students
will become independent workers and see the importance of life-long
learning through the application of academics, technology,
problem-solving, and critical thinking.
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- SCHEDULE OF FEES
- Breakfast…………………………………………
$1.00
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Reduced Breakfast……………………………
.30
- Lunches………………………………………….
1.65
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Reduced Lunches……………………………..
.40
- (Free- and
Reduced-Meal Forms are available in the office)
- Milk……………………………………………..
.25
- Insurance-Medical
and Dental……price varies per plan - inquire at the office
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- Additional
Items:
- ZIS
Homework Planner…………………………
$ 5.00
- High School ASB (optional)……………………
$10.00
- ZIS Yearbook (optional)………………………..
$12.00
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-
Meal Program
- Approximately 80% of our students eat school breakfasts or lunches
every day. Breakfast will
be served before school beginning at
7:30 a.m.
All students must buy
their meal and milk tickets in the office in the morning
between
7:30 a.m.
and
8:00 a.m.
This allows for an
accurate lunch count to be taken and reduces the amount of time for
accounting procedures. A
student cannot purchase meal/milk tickets during lunch time.
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- We encourage students to buy
monthly or weekly tickets instead of single daily tickets.
Charging is discouraged.
Students will be informed when only 2 tickets are remaining.
No pop is allowed in student lunches.
A juice machine is available for cold lunch students.
Hot lunch students may also buy juice BUT the student must take
the milk provided with their school lunch.
This is required by law. We
request that students drink their milk first and then buy a juice if
wanted.
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- GENERAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- (Please
be sure to label all items with child’s name)
- 1.
Crayons/Colored Pencils
- 2.
Three ring binder
- 3.
#2 pencils (several)
- 4.
Erasers
- 5.
Wide-ruled notebook paper
- 6.
Glue or glue stick
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- Some teacher’s may have a “special” school supply list.
This will be supplied to you during your students’
registration process.
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- ZILLAH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
POLICIES
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- SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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- Provide the following information when coming to register a student:
- 1.
Child’s birth certificate
- 2.
Child’s social security number
- 3.
Name of family doctor
- 4.
Emergency telephone number(s)
- 5.
Physical home address and mailing address
- 6.
Information regarding monthly/weekly salary for free or
reduced meal application
- 7.
Indicate health concerns on the registration form at the
first of each year. Be
sure school personnel are aware that a health concern exists
- 8.
Immunization Records:
Washington
State
law requires proof that the child has completed or has begun to
receive the following immunizations:
- DTP/DT/TD—Kindergarten;
4 doses provided the last is given on or after 4th
birthday.
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Grades 1-12; 3 doses provided the last is
given on or after 4th birthday.
- POLIO----------Kindergarten-12th;
3 doses provided the last is given on or after 4th
birthday.
- MEASLES-----Kindergarten-2nd,
6th-12th; 2 doses, (the 2nd
is MMR #2) given on or after
- 12 months of age, and at least 28
days apart. (Grades 3-5, 1
dose).
- RUBELLA-----K-12;
1 dose (MMR #1) received on or after 12 months of age.
- MUMPS--------K-12;
1 dose (MMR #1) received on or after 12 months of age.
- HEPATITIS
B-Kindergarten-5th, 3 doses.
This is a series of 3 shots that take 6 months to
- complete.
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- STUDENT PHONE MESSAGES
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- Messages for students will be delivered to the classroom.
Students will not be called from class to answer the phone.
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- ATTENDANCE -
ABSENCES, TARDIES
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- Attendance at school is an essential indicator of student success.
When students are absent, they are required to bring a
note from home that is signed and dated by the parent/guardian and
explains the absence. Any
student who does not bring a note from home will receive after-school
detention for each unexcused absence and for every 3 unexcused tardies.
Upon returning to school, the child must get an admit slip from the
office to be admitted to class.
The school will call home to verify absences whenever possible.
Parents are encouraged to call in advance when their children
are home ill or must miss school for various reasons.
If a child becomes ill at school, the school nurse will be
contacted and a call will be placed to your home or place of
employment.
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- State laws require compulsory
attendance. Truancy (2
unexcused absences in a month) or excessive tardies (often late to
class) will be handled as discipline matter.
For excessive unexcused absences, (5 unexcused absences in one
school year) the proper authorities will be contacted.
Only illness, doctor appointments, and emergencies are
recognized by law as absences.
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- No student should arrive late
at school. Please ensure
that your child is taught promptness in
arrivals. If your
child must be excused during the school day, please send a note of
explanation to the office. The
teacher will be notified. When
you come to pick up your child early, please check in at the office.
Do not go directly to
the classroom. All
visitors must check at the office.
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- BICYCLES
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- Bicycles may be ridden to and from school only if the student
follows these guidelines:
- 1.
Upon arriving at the school campus, the student must get
off and walk the bicycle to the bike rack.
- 2.
After school, the student must wait until the buses have
left, then walk the bike to the edge of the campus before getting on
the bike.
- 3.
Each bike must be labeled with the students’ name
and the student should have a bike lock.
The school cannot be responsible for the improper storage of
the bike.
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- SKATEBOARDS
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- Student’s will NOT BE
ALLOWED to bring/have skateboards on the campuses of the
Zillah
School District
at any time.
This means NO SKATEBOARDS on campus before, during or after
school, evenings weekends, or during the summer.
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- BOOKS/LIBRARY USAGE
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- The library is a valuable resource for all students.
Students are expected to observe all library rules.
Students will receive instruction in library skills and be
allowed to check out books. Fines
will be assessed if the child fails to take care of the books.
Textbooks are provided for by the school and are issued to your
child by the teacher. Students
need
- to assume responsibility for the books.
Loss or damage of a text will result in the assessment of a fee
sufficient for the book’s repair or replacement.
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- FIRE DRILLS/LOCKDOWNS
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- Monthly fire drills and/or lockdowns will be held for safety
reasons. Students are to
follow all directions of their teacher and clear the building
immediately. When outside,
students are to remain clear of the building with their teachers until
summoned to return to the building.
These procedures will be reviewed with the students by their
instructors.
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- HEALTH/SCHOOL NURSE
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- The nurse will assist the teacher in health evaluations of each
student. Periodic vision
and hearing screenings are a part of this evaluation.
Parents are notified of test results only when a recommendation
is to be made. Good food,
proper clothing and adequate sleep are necessary for good student
heath and are directly related to the learning process.
If you suspect that your child is ill and question whether or
not to send him/her to school, please keep him/her home.
It is extremely important for parents to indicate health
concerns on the registration form at the beginning of each year.
Also, be sure that school personnel are aware that a health
concern exists.
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- HOMEWORK/MAKE-UP WORK
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- It is beneficial for each student to spend time each evening with a
parent reading or completing homework sent by the teacher.
The purpose of homework is to (1) practice and refine skills so
that mastery is achieved, (2) prepare students for the next day, (3)
extend assignments and apply learning to a new situation and (4)
develop accountability.
- Make-up work is assigned for students who have missed assignments
due to absence. A student
is expected to complete all work missed.
Parents are encouraged to call for assignments if the child is
home. If a pre-arranged
absence is necessary, please get the child’s classwork prior to
leaving. Only
request homework if student is planning to be gone for more than one
day.
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- MEDICATIONS
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Zillah
School District
follows the RCW 28A.210.260-270 law regarding medications to be
administered at school. The
statute provides for an employee designated by the district or school
nurse to administer medications to students.
The school must have a written, current, unexpired request from
a licensed physician or dentist and a written, current, and unexpired
request from a parent or guardian to administer the medication.
If the medication or dosage is changed, a new written order
must be obtained from the
- prescribing physician or dentist.
School staff may not accept a verbal medication order from a
prescriber or parent – only the school nurse can take those orders.
Although schools may administer medications obtained without a
doctor’s prescription, they may do so only on a doctor’s written
order. This includes
non-prescription drugs. Medication
can only be administered by the school nurse or designated personnel.
All medication
- must be brought to the office. This
includes inhalers and non-prescription medications such as aspirin,
vitamins, cough syrup, cold medicines, or nasal sprays.
Parents will need to complete the “Parent’s Request for
Administering Medication at School” Form.
The medication must be in the original container and labeled
with the student’s name, description and dosage.
When administered, a medication log or record which contains
all of the information will be kept.
Please direct any questions to the school nurse.
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- PARKING
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- Visitor’s parking is provided in front of the school between the
hours of
8:15-2:15
. Please follow the bus
zone rules carefully so that you do not receive a parking violation.
- Staff parking is across the street from the school in front of the
bus garage. Do not use the
staff parking area as a pick-up place for students.
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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:
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- 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.
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- STUDENT DRESS CODE
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- 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 waist line or that show
the student’s underwear.
- 9.
Pants whose pant legs hang below the heel of the
student’s shoes. Shoes
need to be worn at all times.
- 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. All
students shall be accorded for the period of time determined by the
administrator. All
students shall be accorded due process safeguards before any
corrective action may be taken.
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- USE OF THE TELEPHONE
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- Students are not to use the phones in the office unless permission
is granted for an emergency. Students
should not be calling for “forgotten” schoolwork or lunch money.
CELL PHONES are not permitted on school grounds or any
electronic games/devices.
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- VISITORS
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- Only students registered at
Zillah
Intermediate
School
are allowed to attend. No
students are allowed to bring a friend to visit for the day.
All visitors must report
to the office.
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- STUDENT/PARENT ACTIVITIES
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- ASSEMBLIES
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- General school assemblies are held several times during the year.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and
attentive manner. Any
student not displaying proper behavior will be immediately removed and
disciplined accordingly.
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- FIELD TRIPS
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- Field trips are considered valuable additions to our regular
curriculum. These trips
enhance the educational experience for all students.
We ask that students have a signed permission slip on file in
the office to attend the various field trips.
Teachers may also
- require students to bring a signed permission slip for specific
classroom trips which will advise you as to the date, time, place, and
nature of each outing. Students
are expected to follow all school rules and proudly represent their
school.
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- FUNDRAISER
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- The purpose of our fundraiser is to raise money for the student body
in order to operate extra activities that are valuable for the
students. The money is
spent on things such as assemblies, the Pacific Science Center Vans,
honor roll pins, bumper stickers, student of the week pins, playground
equipment and special treats that the students earn.
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- OPEN HOUSE
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- Open House is held in August. This
gives your child the opportunity to meet his/her teacher and
classroom. This is not a
time to discuss a child’s progress, but rather a time to learn about
the teacher’s expectations and school program.
Open House this year is scheduled for August 22nd from
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Please feel free to bring
your student’s school supplies in at this time.
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- ZILLAH PARENTS’
ASSOCIATION
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- This non-profit organization promotes communication between the home
and the school. The
members consist of parent/guardians, faculty and administrators of the
school. The group helps to
support existing programs, initiate new programs and provide tools,
equipment, technology, playground toys, and other items.
Dates of the meeting will be announced.
Please consider getting involved with this organization.
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- SCHOOL PICTURES
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- Both individual and class pictures will be taken during the year.
Specific dates and times will be sent home with the students during
the school year. Picture
Day is scheduled for
Thursday, September 29, 2005
and retakes are scheduled for
Friday, October 28, 2005
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- VOLUNTEER HELPERS
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- Volunteers increase the effectiveness of individual student
learning. If you plan to
attend a field trip or be a helper in the classroom, you need to have
completed the State Patrol form prior to helping in the school.
Areas of assistance are often needed for (1) clerical help in
the classroom, (2) assistance in reading or math groups, (3)
individual drill on flash and vocabulary cards, (4) supervision of
seat work, (5) assistance with art projects, and (6) Schoolwide and
Title 1 tutors in a tutorial program.
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- SCHOOL CONDUCT, RULES AND
DISCIPLINE POLICIES
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- CLOSED CAMPUS
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Zillah
Intermediate
School
is a closed campus. Leaving
campus during the school day is prohibited.
Release of students during the school day will only be made by
parental request.
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- GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT
(part of the school-wide discipline policy)
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- 1.
Act in a safe and healthy way
- a.
Use furniture and playground equipment properly
- b.
Walk (do not run) in the building
- c.
Follow bus and playground rules
- d.
Keep hands and feet to yourself
- 2.
Treat all property with respect
- a.
Take care of text and library books, furniture and the
bathrooms
- b.
Use the property of others ONLY with their
permission
- 3.
Respect the rights and needs of others
- a.
Show courtesy toward others
- b.
Cooperate to help others learn
- c.
Use appropriate language
- d.
Feel good about yourself
- e.
Work without disruption
- 4.
Take responsibility for learning
- a.
Strive for excellence
- b.
Work hard to do your best
- c.
Come to school prepared to learn
- d.
Be a good listener
- e.
Do your homework
- f.
Keep track of your materials
- g.
Set a good example for others
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- Rules will be discussed with all students throughout the school
year. They will also be
posted in designated areas.
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Students are expected to refrain from:
- 1.
Fighting or piling on others
- 2.
Putting their hands on other students or other
student’s property
- 3.
Use of profanity
- 4.
Chewing gum
- 5.
Use of tobacco or tobacco products
- 6.
Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs
- 7.
Vandalism
- 8.
Possession of a weapon or dangerous object
- 9.
Selling of personal items at school
- 10.
Harassing other students
- 11.
Wearing or exhibiting gang behavior, language, or
writings
- 12.
Electronic devices – pagers, cell phones, game
boys, CD players, etc. will not be
allowed at school. Anything
that hinders the educational process is not tolerated.
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- BUS BEHAVIOR
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- Students are required to follow the bus rules for safety and
operation whenever riding school district buses.
The drivers communicate these rules to all students.
The rules and regulations apply at all times.
Bus routes are available at the office.
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- The students will be expected to ride the assigned bus at all times
unless a parental request in writing has been given to the office.
A signed notice will then be given to the student for the bus
driver. A bus student will
only be allowed to walk home if written
- authorization from the parent is received.
No student is to ride a bus with a friend unless this has been
cleared through the office. Students who misbehave will be issued a
bus citation by the driver. The
principal will then take the following action:
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1st Citation – Counsel with the child, send
the citation for a parental signature.
This citation must be returned to the bus driver prior to the
student getting on the bus.
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2nd Citation – Counsel with the child, parent
will be called if possible, send the citation for a parental
signature. This citation
must be returned to the bus driver prior to the student getting on the
bus. Possible removal from
the bus for up to 3 days may occur.
- 3rd
Citation – Counsel with the child, parents will be called if
possible, send the citation for a parental signature.
This citation must be returned to the bus driver prior to the
student getting on the bus. Removal
from the bus for up to 5 days will result.
- 4th
Citation – Counsel with the child, parent will be called if
possible, send the letter for a parental signature.
This letter must be returned to the office.
The child may not be allowed to ride the bus for up to 10 days.
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5th Citation - Student will not be allowed to
ride the bus until a conference is held with the transportation
manager.
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- DISCIPLINE
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- All discipline (classroom, playground, bus, cafeteria) will be dealt
with in a fair, firm, and consistent manner, while considering the
difference in circumstances and situations.
The following procedures may include:
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- 1.
Student/teacher contact to discuss the problem
- 2.
Classroom discipline using the discipline plan
- 3.
Classroom discipline and parental contact
- 4.
Office referral which may include
student/teacher/principal conference
- 5.
Parental conference
- 6.
Detention/suspension (short term: in-house or
out-of-school suspension)
- 7.
Long term suspension
- 8.
Recommendation for expulsion
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- Appeal Process for Disciplinary Action
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- Any parent or student who is aggrieved by the imposition of
discipline shall have the right to an informal conference with the
principal for the purpose of resolving the grievance.
At such conference the student and parent shall be subject to
questioning by the principal and shall be entitled to question staff
involved in the matter being grieved.
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- SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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- All students at
Zillah
Intermediate
School
have a right to attend school and not be bothered or hurt by unwanted
sexual comments and/or actions of others.
Inappropriate language, gestures of a sexual nature, and/or
touching other students improperly will not be tolerated.
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- If you experience such behaviors as listed above, immediately tell
the person to stop and/or inform a teacher or other trusted adult
about what occurred. Respect
must be shown to everyone in our school.
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- DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
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- The
Zillah
School District
recognizes that the abuse of alcohol, and the use and abuse of
controlled illegal, addictive, or harmful substances including
anabolic steroids is a societal problem and may represent an
impairment to the normal development, well-being, and academic
performance of students and/or staff.
Consequently, they have adopted a policy which states that
possession, manufacture, sale, use or delivery of alcoholic beverages
or controlled substances by students or staff in school or at school
sponsored events is expressly forbidden.
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- DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES TO
SUPPORT THIS POLICY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR THOSE STUDENTS IN
POSSESSION AND USE, AND/OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE:
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First Offense:
15 days suspension. The
building principal may hold suspensions to 5 days provided the student
meets the expectations of the reinstatement conference held as soon as
possible after the infraction.
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Second Offense:
A recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Board of
Directors. Expulsion may
be held in abeyance if the student follows the recommendations of the
Core Team. A drug or
alcohol assessment will be required.
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- DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR THE
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IS AS FOLLOWS:
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First Offense:
A recommendation for expulsion will be made to the Board of
Directors. Primary
responsibility for program operations and interpretation of district
policy will be in the hands of each building principal.
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- Assessment indicating the scope and nature of the substance abuse
issues for referred students and subsequent recommendations for
students and families are encouraged.
Principals, Core Team members and counselors are available to
assist in a proactive and totally confidential manner in this process.
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- Students or parents not wishing to cooperate in making the needed
moves to attain assistance for substance abuse issues, may be cause
for re-evaluation of the student’s status in school.
This re-evaluation will take into account the best interests of
the student, nature of the problem, health, safety, welfare,
educational opportunity and rights of other students and staff. The
counselor may be reached at 829-5555 at Zillah Intermediate School.
Additional information for counseling and rehabilitation services are
available.
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- FIREARMS ON CAMPUS
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- Firearms of any kind are NOT allowed on campus at Zillah
Intermediate School. One
year expulsion will be levied against any student who is caught with a
firearm at school.
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- GRADE
REPORTING/CONFERENCES
- PROMOTION AND RETENTION
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- STANDARDIZED TESTS
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- Our 4th grade students take the Washington Assessment of
Student Learning in April. Results
of this test will help teachers determine areas of strengths and
weaknesses. Results of the
tests are kept in the student’s record file and are also shared with
the parents. During the
testing times please do the following:
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- 1.
Ensure that your child arrives at school on time.
- 2.
Help your child get a good night’s rest and eat
breakfast before school.
- 3.
Express confidence in your child’s ability to do well.
- 4.
Help create a stress-free, relaxed environment.
- 5.
Begin the day on a happy note by having all school
materials ready so that there is no confusion in the morning.
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- PARENT CONFERENCES
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- Conferences between the parent and teacher occur in October and
March. Your participation
with your child’s teacher gives an opportunity to express concerns,
highlight
- strengths and weaknesses, and brainstorm for student success.
The goal is to help your child get the best education possible.
Guidelines for preparing for conferences:
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- 1.
Jot down questions you would like to ask the teacher.
- 2.
Ask your child if there is anything you should
discuss with the teacher.
- 3.
Be ready and willing to answer questions about your
child’s health, family life, homework habits, problems or feelings
about school. These
questions will help the teacher work with your child in a more
effective way.
- 4.
Find out how you can help meet your child’s special
needs at home.
- 5.
Be on time and conclude the conference on time.
- 6.
Deal with facts, not rumors.
- 7.
Follow up with suggestions made at the conference.
- 8.
Relax - you and the teacher are striving for the same
positive results for your child.
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- REPORT CARDS
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- Report Cards are prepared at the end of each 12-week period and will
be given to 4th, 5th and 6th grade
parents. Daily/weekly work
and tests are sent home with the child.
Call the teacher if your student is not bringing home his/her
work or if you have any concerns about your child’s progress.
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- Grading Terms for 2005-06
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- TERM 1
August 24-November 22 – report cards are due to parents on
December 9
- TERM 2
November 29-March 7 – report cards are due to parents on
March 10
- TERM 3
March 9-June 8 – report cards are due to parents on June
8
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- Grading Scale
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- 94-100
A
- 93-90
A-
- 89-87
B+
- 86-83
B
- 82-80
B-
- 79-77
C+
- 76-73
C
- 72-70
C-
- 69-67
D+
- 66-65
D
- 62 & Below
F
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- PROMOTION/RETENTION
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- After the March conference, a recommendation for retention will be
made by the teacher or parent if the student is failing to meet the
requirements for promotion. The
teacher and parent will monitor the progress of the student throughout
the next grading period. At
- this time, a recommendation will be made to the principal regarding
retention or promotion. If
the parent disagrees with a decision to retain the student, an appeal
may be made to the principal. Students
will be promoted if they have met all requirements for that particular
grade level.
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- SPECIAL PROGRAMS/SERVICES
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- Gifted Activities
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- Our school contains a
diverse population of students and every effort will be made to teach
each student at his or her own level.
Every year a list of gifted students will be compiled.
These gifted students will be invited to participate in gifted
activities throughout the school year.
Parent notification and permission to participate in gifted
activities will be sent home. Specific
dates and times of activities will also be sent home with the students
during the school year.
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- Schoolwide Title 1 –
LAP-Learning Assistance Program
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- All students are eligible for assistance with learning through our
Schoolwide Title 1 Program. Classroom
teachers group students with a Title 1 Parapro for extra assistance in
Math or Reading. The
parapro’s are working under the direction of the classroom teachers,
following the teachers’ lesson plans.
If students are still having difficulty, then students may be
referred to the Title 1 Teacher for testing and/or further assistance.
Extra help from the Title 1 Teacher would be on a pull-out
basis.
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- Language Assessment Scales
(LAS)
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- The LAS test, which takes about 20 minutes, is administered to each
child individually. The
results of the test are used to place students in special programs
which will help them develop their English and Language skills.
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- Migrant Education Program
– Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
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- This program was created by Congress in 1966 to assist the migrant
students who were among the most educationally disadvantaged students
in the nation. The Migrant
Education Program provides for extra academic assistance and support
in resource rooms for students who qualify.
The COE form needs to be filled out with the assistance of the
Migrant Home Visitor at registration time.
This program is for students whose families are migratory
agricultural workers.
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- Bilingual Program
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- This program is for students who need assistance in English oral
language and reading skills. Students
who score three or below on a scale of five on the LAS test will
qualify. This is a
supplemental program to the daily reading instruction in the regular
classroom. The goal of the
program is to help students obtain English language and reading
comprehension skills so that transition into the regular classroom can
be accomplished.
- Special Education
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- All children are special, unique individuals.
Some children have handicapping conditions which could be
physical, mental, emotional, or a combination of these.
By law, these students have a right to a “free and
appropriate education”. The
following steps are used to qualify a student for this program:
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- 1.
Referral –
a focus of concern indicates the need for an evaluation.
This focus can be made by a parent, teacher, or other persons
who have contact with the child.
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- 2.
Assessment
– done by the school psychologist to determine if a handicap exists
and the extent of this handicap. A
re-assessment is done every three years.
Various testing procedures are used which are
non-discriminatory and are in the child’s native language.
A team consisting of the teacher, psychologist, administrator,
and others (speech therapist, school nurse, counselor) review the
testing results.
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Individual
Education Program (IEP) – a plan which is developed by the
special education teacher, regular classroom teacher, administrator
and parent. The IEP is
reviewed annually by the IEP team.
This IEP determines the child’s placement in the school.
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Placement –
in the least restrictive environment for the child as determined by
the IEP.
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- Listed below are the hours
for each school in the district.
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Begins Dismisses
- Hilton Elementary School
8:05
2:25
- Zillah Intermediate School
8:00
2:35
- Zillah Middle School
7:45
2:30
- Zillah High School
7:30
2:30
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