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2013-14

Welcome to Okanogan Middle School! The faculty, staff and administration know that the time your child spends here will be educational and rewarding. This planner will

help you understand the operations of the school as well as student rights and responsibilities. We hope that every student will become involved in the total school

program and contribute to make Okanogan Middle School great! We all look forward to the coming year filled with courtesy, pride and respect for all!

Okanogan Middle School P.O. Box 592 244 S. 5th St.

Okanogan, WA 98840 (509) 422-2680 (Fax) 422-0068

Office Hours 7:30-4:00

Principal: Mr. Brett Baum Secretary: Mrs. Katherine Brown

www.oksd.wednet.edu

Middle School Vision We at Okanogan Middle School will educate our

students in a safe, creative learning environment that encourages excellence, responsibility and motivation

to be life-long learners.

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DATES TO REMEMBER Page 2 STAFF Page 3 INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Page 4 BELL SCHEDULE / ACTIVITIES Page 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 6 GUIDANCE/INTERVENTION SERVICES Page 10 DRUG & ALCOHOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM Page 11 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Page 13 DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND DUE PROCESS Page 14 ATTENDANCE POLICY Page 16 CUMULATIVE VIOLATONS POLICY/DISCIPLINE Page 18 FIRE ARMS AND CRIMINAL ACTS POLICY HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/BULLYING POLICY Page 19 DISCIPLINE MATRIX Page 20 McKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS Ed. ASSISTANCE ACT Page 22

August 28: First Day of School September 2: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 6: NO SCHOOL - Ok. County Fair September 18: Early Release

October 16: Early Release November 1: End of 1st Quarter Early Release November 11: NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day

November 12 and 13: NO SCHOOL - PTS Conference Nov. 27: Early Release Nov. 28-29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving

December 23-January 3: NO SCHOOL - Winter Vacation January 20: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day

January 22: End of 2nd Quarter Early Release February 5: Early Release

February 17: NO SCHOOL – President’s Day March 19: Early Release

March 28: End of 3rd Quarter Early Release March 31-April 4: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April 24 and 25: NO SCHOOL- Student Led Conferences May 4: Early Release

May 26: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day June 6: Last Day of School/Early Release/End of Semester

*Dates to Remember may change over the course of the summer after the planner was sent to be printed.

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Dr. Richard Johnson Superintendent

Brett Baum Principal bbaum@oksd.wednet.edu Katherine Brown Secretary kabrown@oksd.wednet.edu Steve Chamberlin Athletic Director schamberlin@oksd.wednet.edu Jennifer Day Counselor jday@oksd.wednet.edu Susan Peterson-Bell Food Service sbell@oksd.wednet.edu Denise Varner Learn Imp. Coord. dvarner@oksd.wednet.edu

Certified Staff

Trisha Bradley 7th 8th English tbradley@oksd.wednet.edu Dan Brown Art dbrown@oksd.wednet.edu Kathy Bryson Band/Choir kbryson@oksd.wednet.edu Mike Carlquist Reading/Title mcarlquist@oksd.wednet.edu Karen Chesledon 6th Grade kchesledon@oksd.wednet.edu Kevin Daling PE kdaling@oksd.wednet.edu Lonnie Dixon Agriculture ldixon@oksd.wednet.edu Mike Gariano 6th Grade PE mgariano@oksd.wednet.edu Mike Gilmore 6th Grade mgilmore@oksd.wednet.edu Kim Goudge Library kgoudge@oksd.wednet.edu Chris Holand 6th Key choland@oksd.wednet.edu Dean Klepec Math dklepec@oksd.wednet.edu Andy Knutson Wood/Tech aknutson@oksd.wednet.edu Gary Morrison-Nelson Science gmn@oksd.wednet.edu Denny Neely 7/8 Social Studies dneely@oksd.wednet.edu Gail Ridenour 6th Music gridenour@oksd.wednet.edu Janet Shacklett Resource jshacklett@oksd.wednet.edu Kay Sharp PE ksharp@oksd.wednet.edu Steve Streeter 6th Grade sstreeter@oksd.wednet.edu Doug Woodrow ESL/Reading dwoodrow@oksd.wednet.edu

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TELEPHONE USE: Office phones are for emergencies only. CHECKING IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL: Any time a student arrives after school has started or leaves during the school day, they MUST sign in and/or out in the office. HALL PASSES: The ONLY acceptable hall pass is the student handbook. Students MUST carry a hall pass at all times when in the halls during class time. LOCKERS: Lockers are assigned randomly by computer. There will be no trading or sharing of lockers. Students are responsible for the locker assigned to them and it’s contents. ADMIT SLIPS: Students are required to obtain an admit slip prior to attending any missed class(es). CLOSED CAMPUS: No students are to leave school grounds without parent and school permission. This includes when they get to school (off a bus), throughout the day and at lunch time. DRESS/APPEARANCE: Students must dress appropriately, display good hygiene and ensure that their appearance is not distracting to the learning environment. ASB CARDS: To participate in school clubs and sports, students must purchase an ASB card. Any student with an ASB card receives discounts on home admission. (6th grade $25 / 7th and 8th grade $40) MEAL PRICES: Lunch $2.30 ($2.30 for additional lunch); Breakfast $1.55; Reduced breakfast or lunch is $.40

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7th & 8th Regular Schedule 6th Regular Schedule Homeroom 8:00–8:12 Homeroom 8:00–8:12 1st Period 8:12–9:02 1st Elective 8:12–9:02 2nd Period 9:06–9:56 2nd Reading 9:06–9:56 3rd Period 10:00–10:50 3rd Math 10:00-11:14 4th Period 10:54-11:44 4th *Rotation 11:52-12:42 5th Period 12:22-1:12 5th Homeroom 12:44-1:12 6th Period 1:16-2:06 6th *Rotation 1:16-2:06 7th Period 2:10-3:00 7th *Rotation 2:10-3:00

********************************* ********************************** 7th & 8th Lunch 11:44-12:18 6th Lunch 11:14-11:48

*6th grade rotation classes are Language Arts, Social Studies and Science

7th and 8th grade boys and girls may compete against other middle schools on the following school teams:

7th & 8th Boys:

(Fall) 7-8 Football (Winter) Basketball & Wrestling

(Spring) Track

7th & 8th Girls: (Fall) Volleyball

(Winter) Basketball (Spring) Track

All Students

(Winter) Knowledge Bowl (Winter) Musical Production

ASB Student Government

Amigo Club Art Club

Drama Club Inter-Tribal Club

Pep Club

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ACCIDENTS School accidents should be reported immediately to the nearest adult in charge. If additional help is needed, contact the office for further arrangements. An accident report must be filled out. ASB CARDS ASB cards are available at the beginning of the school year in the Middle School Office. Students who are involved in either sports or clubs must purchase an ASB card since ASB helps support the athletic and activity program. Also, an ASB cardholder will save many times the amount of the price of the card in discounts to various events throughout the year. (6th grade $25 / 7th and 8th grade $40) BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are available in the Middle School Office. Meal money is put on account in Middle School Office. Student breakfast is $1.55, lunches are $2.30 and individual milk is $.50. No charges are allowed. All second lunches are $2.30. THE CAFETERIA The school cafeteria is maintained as a vital part of the health program at the school. To encourage good nutrition, a well-balanced lunch and breakfast are offered at a reasonable price. The cafeteria management and your fellow students will appreciate your cooperation in:

Depositing all lunch litter in wastebaskets. Returning all trays and utensils to the dish washing area. Leaving the table and floor around your place in a clean condition for others.

No Gum allowed in the lunch line. CLOSED CAMPUS Okanogan Middle School has a closed campus. This means no student leaves school grounds without parent and school authority or permission. All students must follow proper checkout procedures in the office. COUNSELING The counselor is available for academic as well as counseling issues. The counselor will help with students' social, physical, and emotional development. This may be done through individual counseling or through referrals to other local agencies with which counselors work cooperatively.

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DRESS APPEARANCE Appropriate dress and grooming are expected of students. Students are to maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and personal appearance. Students are to avoid styles of dress and grooming that distract attention from the orderly pursuit of knowledge and experience, disrupt the educational process, or constitute a threat to individuals or group safety. Pajamas or other sleepwear are not considered appropriate dress for school. The shaded portion of this figure represents front and back views. These parts of the body must be covered in all positions (sitting, standing, bending, reaching) while attending school.

Students in violation of these dress and grooming procedures will be required to meet the acceptable standards before being allowed to attend class. Students in violation will be disciplined in accordance with the discipline matrix.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are asked not to bring the following to school: 1. Any paging telecommunication devices that emit audible signals, vibrate, display a

message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. 2. Portable cellular telephones. 3. Any kind of electronic device that may disturb or disrupt the educational process.

(This includes Ipod/mp3/CD players, radios, games, lasers, etc.) Such devices must be checked into the office or will be confiscated!

First time item will be held until the end of the day.

Second time- Discipline and held until a parent meeting.

Third time- Discipline and held until the last day of school.

FIRE DRILLS Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The teacher in each classroom will give the students instructions. HALL PASSES Hall passes may be made available by the classroom teacher. Any student out of class during instruction time must have a pass initialed by the teacher including the time, date and reason for being out of class. Students will not be allowed more than two passes per semester for each period. LIBRARY The library has books, magazines, newspapers, and many other print and non-print materials for assigned study and recreational use by students. The library is open for use by students during the entire school day and one-half hour before and after school. Fines are charged for lost materials. Computers in the library are available for student use before school, and after school. Exceptions to these times are when the library is closed for meetings or if all computers are in use. Students may access the e-Library and ProQuest from home through the district website at www.oksd.wenet.edu. LOCKERS 6th - 8th grade students will be assigned a locker when they receive their schedule in the fall. Any problem concerning lockers should be brought to the attention of the office. Students are responsible for the condition and care of their locker at all times. Lockers are the property of the school and subject to inspection at any time. Personal posters or signs should not be taped or posted on the outside of lockers without pre-approval from the office.

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PROGRESS REPORTS The purpose of this report is to inform parents or guardians of their child's progress in school. They are sent out midway through each grading period, and others can be sent at any time during the year. Online grades are accessible at all times. REPORT CARDS Report cards are issued every nine weeks or four times during the year. Each teacher will explain his/her grading system to you. ONLINE GRADES Access to your child’s grades online is available. A login and password will be made available soon after the school year begins. SCHOOL VISITORS Parents are encouraged to visit school at any time and are also asked to check in with the office. Student visitors will not be allowed, unless there is an educational benefit to our school for the visit. STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Associated Student Body of Okanogan Middle School is governed by elected ASB officers, class representatives and one elected representative from each club. ASB meetings will be scheduled on a rotating period basis. The bulletin will announce meeting dates and times. TELEPHONES Office telephones are used for school business. Student use is limited to emergencies and may only be used with office permission and a note from the teacher. TEXTBOOKS Students will be issued textbooks for most of their classes. These books are issued to students by number. Students are responsible for taking care of the books that are checked out to them and returning the books at the end of the course. Any lost books, damage or excess wear and tear to books may result in a fine. TUTORING AND CONFERENCES Teachers are on contract one half hour before and after school. Students are encouraged to use this time to get academic help, tutorial assistance, and to resolve behavioral problems that occur in the classroom. Parents are encouraged to make appointments to meet with teachers during this time, or during the teacher preparation period. It will be the student’s responsibility to find out the prep periods of their individual teachers. WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL Students withdrawing from school must have written permission from home. After obtaining a withdrawal form from the Office, the student must obtain all of

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the necessary signatures to show that all obligations on books and equipment have been met and then return the form to the Middle School Office. DANCES Attendance at school dances are a privilege. Any students attending a school dance must be passing all classes. Only students currently enrolled at OKMS will be admitted to school dances. There will be three 7/8 dances, one 6th grade dance and one 6-8 Spring Frolic dance scheduled by the ASB.

Student Services personnel meet with staff, students and their families to help evaluate problems and to develop appropriate intervention plans. Student Services include the following activities: CARE TEAM This is a school based multi-disciplinary team for problem solving and intervention. These problems consist of, but are not limited to the following examples: substance abuse, truancy, depression, suicide risk, child abuse, divorce of parents, family problems, grief, teen pregnancy, eating disorders and behavior problems.

REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT, ALL GRADES Parents, teachers or community members who are concerned about a student may make a referral by contacting the principal or counselor at the student's school. Students may self refer by contacting any staff member or counselor at their school. All referrals are confidential as defined by state and federal statutes.

SUPPORT GROUPS Support programs are available for students who are "at risk" of becoming chemically dependent, and for those who are chemically dependent or who are returning from treatment. These groups give support to the student who is attempting to be drug free. Examples of groups include: Friendship groups, Social Skill groups, and After Care groups.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM

PHILOSOPHY The Okanogan School District Board of Directors recognizes the use of alcohol and other illegal drugs, including controlled substances, as one of many societal problems that may represent an impairment to the normal development, well being, and academic performance of students. The board believes that the use of alcohol and other illegal or controlled drugs is wrong and harmful. Therefore, the board has declared that Okanogan Schools will be alcohol and drug free. The school board has adopted an alcohol and drug program that emphasizes prevention, intervention, aftercare support and necessary corrective actions. The program addresses the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use, and provides information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use alcohol or illicit drugs. The program's components are age appropriate and developmentally based for all students in all grades.

STATEMENT TO ALL STUDENTS The board of directors has grave concerns about student use, abuse, and experimentation of alcohol and other illegal drugs. The board has approved policies, which forbid the unlawful part of any school sponsored activity. The sale of such illegal substances and the use of peer pressure to encourage drug use is especially serious and can be expected in most cases to result in the suspension or expulsion of the offending student. Actions taken by staff in dealing with student use of alcohol and other illegal drugs will have as their first concern the welfare of the student involved and of other students in the school. Although a helping relationship rather than an investigative and punitive approach will be emphasized, necessary and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken when laws or school regulations are violated. Law enforcement agencies will be called upon when federal, state or community laws have been violated. CORRECTIVE ACTION If a student appears at school or at a school sponsored function demonstrating behavior which indicates that s/he may be under the influence of alcohol or other illegal drugs (eg., glassy and/or bloodshot eyes, smell, unsteady gate, mood swing, slurred speech, unusual behavior) and/or admits to an administrator that s/he is under the influence of alcohol or other illegal drugs, the school will take the following actions:

1. The Student may be asked to take a breathalyzer test if alcohol use is suspected. (Refusal to take the test may result in implementation of school discipline for insubordination.)

2. Parents will be notified to arrange for appropriate treatment. 3. Appropriate school discipline action will be taken. 4. If the student's illegal use of alcohol or drugs is confirmed, the school

administration may request the assistance of an enforcement official in investigating the source of the illegal substance.

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5. Names of any students involved with possession, selling or use of alcohol, illegal drugs or paraphernalia on school premises or at school activities may be submitted by the appropriate school official to the proper law enforcement authorities.

6. Referral to Student Services. Student Services staff will assist the student and family by helping to develop an intervention plan and in finding appropriate evaluation and treatment services.

7. The building administrator(s) of a school has the authority to reduce the duration of a long-term suspension provided the building administrator is convinced that an intervention plan has been established which will reduce future misconduct or involvement with drugs and/or alcohol.

8. The student or parent may petition by letter for alternative corrective action through the superintendent's office. Accompanying this petition must be a drug and alcohol evaluation and recommendations. This evaluation must be done by a state accredited substance abuse treatment agency. The school district assumes no responsibility for such evaluation.

PREVENTION SERVICES Prevention activities focus on school climate, classroom instruction, and guidance services. Students may voluntarily ask for services. SCHOOL CLIMATE A positive school environment can help students to achieve in a productive manner (academically, socially and emotionally). The school strives to be a place where:

Students, staff and parents respect themselves and others. Individuals can be trusted to do what they say they will do. Each person feels that s/he has a voice in the decisions that affect him/her. Everyone feels that s/he is continuing to grow and learn. Everyone accepts and values diversity among people. All possess a "sense of belonging". All feel that they can make a difference to someone else.

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PHILOSOPHY

One of the major goals of Okanogan School District is to promote in each student a sense of one's civic rights and responsibilities. As a result of the process of education, each student should clarify his/her basic values and develop a commitment to act upon these values within the framework of one's rights and responsibilities as a participant in the democratic process. STUDENT RIGHTS Every Okanogan Middle School Student has the right to:

1. A safe environment 2. An equal educational opportunity regardless of national origin, race, religion,

economic status or sex 3. Be free from sexual harassment or other types of harassment. 4. Freedom of speech and to peacefully assemble 5. Be secure in person, paper, and effects against unreasonable searches and

seizures. 6. Due process 7. Conference with the principal to resolve grievances

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Every Okanogan Middle School Student has the responsibility to:

1. Show courtesy, pride and respect toward others. 2. Comply with the school district policies and rules. 3. Do their best in their course of study. 4. Submit to the authority of the teachers and staff. 5. Use self-discipline 6. Accept consequences for their own actions. 7. Abide by and promote the school spirit and values of our school.

TEACHER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Every teacher and administrator shall, in accordance with due process rights of the students, have the authority to discipline any student for any disruptive or disorderly conduct while that student is under his/her supervision and jurisdiction. Teachers are required to maintain a suitable environment for learning and are to set an appropriate example of personal conduct and avoid statements, which may be demeaning or personally offensive to any student or group of students.

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Students are expected to use self-discipline and must assume responsibility for their behavior. When student behavior is not acceptable, necessary action will be taken. Teachers and administrators have full authority to control or discipline a student during the time such student is in attendance or in transit to or from school or any school sponsored function. Discipline shall mean all forms of corrective action or punishment other than suspension and expulsion, including but not limited to the following:

Detention Time: The student is assigned to report to a teacher or the office to resolve a problem. The student may also be assigned time before, after school or during lunch. A student is given one day's notice when time is assigned so that he/she can arrange transportation. Student Exclusion by teacher: A student may be excluded by the teacher from his or her individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the school day, or up to the following two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first.

EMERGENCY REMOVAL A student may be removed immediately from a class, subject, or activity by a teacher or administrator provided that the teacher or administrator has good and sufficient reasons to believe that the student's presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to the student, other students or school personnel or an immediate and continuing threat of substantial disruption of the class, subject, activity, or educational process of the student's school. AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION Each administrator shall have the right to assign a student to after school detention. Students must report and sign in to the detention room by 3:05 on the day assigned. If a student fails to attend the assigned detention day(s) with out being excused by the office, they will be assigned In School Suspension. IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION Each administrator shall have the right to assign a student to In School Suspension for any single class or any full schedule of classes for a stated period of time not to exceed ten days. SHORT-TERM SUSPENSION Each administrator shall have the right to remove students from the school premises for any single class or any full schedule of classes for a stated period of time not to exceed ten days.

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LONG-TERM SUSPENSION Long-term suspension shall mean denial of the right of school attendance for any single class or any full schedule of classes for a stated period of time in excess of ten days. EXPULSION Expulsion shall mean a denial of school attendance for an indefinite period of time. Students are restricted from school grounds and school activities during suspensions or expulsions. *While serving In School or Out of School suspension, students are restricted from school activities and interacting with other students on school grounds before, during and after school hours.

RULES GOVERNING STUDENT CONDUCT

The school is legally responsible for students while in school or in transit to or from school. All students shall comply with school rules and regulations and submit to reasonable directions of school authorities. Refusal shall constitute cause for discipline, suspension, or expulsion. Such rules shall apply:

a. On the school grounds during and immediately before or immediately after school hours.

b. On the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group or off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event.

c. Off the school grounds when the prohibited behavior is a consequence of, or directly related to causes or events which occurred or originated on school grounds.

d. Off school grounds when the student is enroute between home and school, including bus stops.

e. Off school grounds at another school or at a school sponsored activity or event. f. Off school grounds when the student’s behavior interferes with any official

school duties or business. g. Off school grounds when the student’s behavior/actions have a direct or

perceived negative impact on the school.

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Good attendance patterns play a vital role in a student's success in school as well as in the world of work. If students develop good attendance patterns now, there will be many benefits from these habits in the future. All students are expected to be regular and punctual in attendance to derive the most benefit from their educational opportunities. The following absences shall be excused:

Personal illness. Family emergencies, i.e. funeral, death, hospitalization. School sponsored activities. Appearances in court when required by law. Disciplinary action--short term suspension. Absences pre-arranged by parents with notice to school and agreed upon by

school authorities one or more day(s) in advance of the absence.

Students returning to school following any absence (except school activity), must present a written excuse from a parent/guardian to the office. It must state the date(s) and reason for the absence. An excused admit slip will be issued if the requirements of Excused Absences are met. Absences must be excused within 2 school days of return or they will automatically become unexcused. It is the student's responsibility to complete all work missed due to an excused absence at the teacher's convenience and turn it in at a reasonable time identified by the teacher in his/her classroom expectations. Tardies: Promptness to class is very important. Students are to be in their seats and ready to work when the bell sounds. Arriving to class AFTER the bell rings and/or being unprepared for class and needing to return to your locker for materials will be considered tardiness. Tardiness without valid permit slip from another teacher, counselor, principal, or other staff member will be considered unexcused. The steps taken for unexcused tardiness are outlined in the Discipline Model. 1. If you are tardy during the first 5 minutes of the period the teacher will determine if it

is excused or unexcused. To be excused bring a note. 2. If you are more than 5 minutes late you must go to the office for an admit to class.

The Office will determine if it is excused or not.

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UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Any absence not listed as excusable will be considered unexcused regardless of parent note. The student's grade may be affected since work missed during an unexcused absence may not be made up. TRUANCY A truancy is an absence from any class, part of class or series of classes without prior permission and/or excuse. Students may not make up work missed due to truancy. Excessive unexcused absences (of 5 in a month or 10 in a year) will result in a referral and petition to juvenile court. The court may:

a. place student in a juvenile detention center for 7 days (for each day missed). b. give the student community service. c. fine the parent for each unexcused absence.

Sometimes truancies are due more to a lack of cooperation or failure to follow correct procedures and involve missing all or parts of one or two periods rather than the full day of school. Examples are: 1. A student leaves school grounds without checking out from the Office. (Checking out

means a parent note or a phone call with the parent and office secretary or principal) 2. A student is absent from class without permission of that class teacher. 3. A student obtains a pass to go to a certain place and does not report there. 4. A student becomes ill and goes home or stays out of class without reporting to the

office. 5. A student fails to attend a scheduled school assembly. 6. A student is absent from class after once arriving on campus without the knowledge

and consent of the school. 7. A student fails to obtain a pre-arranged absence as required.

Truancies for the above reasons will result in after school detention on the first offense. Repeated offenses will result in In-School, Short or Long-term Suspension.

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES Absences are considered excessive once they begin to have an adverse impact on the student's academic progress. The school will communicate with parents in writing after the 5th absence, and a parent-student-teacher-administrative staffing conference will be scheduled after 10 absences in order to develop a plan to help improve the student’s attendance at school. ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

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When becoming ill at school, a student must report to the Office. Appropriate arrangements will then be made. Students not following this procedure will be considered truant. The truancy procedure will be followed. PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES Students absent from class on the day of any activity (for any number of periods) are ineligible to participate that day unless given approval by the principal or his/her designee. Students returning home late from activities will be expected to attend ALL classes the next day. ATTENDANCE AND GRADING/CREDIT Teachers may consider a student's attendance/class participation in determining the student's overall grade or deciding whether the student should be granted or denied credit. Please refer to individual classroom rules. Students need to be aware that excessive absence without verifiable medical or other hardship could still result in lowered grades or loss of credit since attendance/class participation will be used in grading as identified in each teacher's classroom expectations/grading policy.

CUMULATIVE VIOLATIONS POLICY Attendance and discipline files will be kept for each student throughout his/her secondary career. These files may be used as a reference in determining which corrective action is necessary. A student who shall repeatedly fail to comply with various school policies, rules and regulations will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion. Repetitive minor violations can result in a rather stringent disciplinary action. The seriousness of the violation is not the only criteria for disciplinary action. PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE MATRIX Okanogan Middle school staff and administration care about each student and want to provide a safe, wholesome, positive atmosphere for learning and activity. To accomplish this we cannot allow abusive or disruptive behavior. So that each student understands, the following are examples of the consequences, which will occur for the listed infractions. Depending on severity or frequency of the violation(s) the administration reserves the right to determine the level at which the violation will be handled. Discipline guidelines for school rule infractions should be one or more of the forms of corrective action listed for the category.

In accordance with the Okanogan Education Association Contract, each student is to be informed that: The Okanogan School District shall prosecute to the fullest extent of the law any individual who physically or verbally abuses, intimidates, or interferes with an employee of this school within the performance of such employee's duties. Parents and guardians of students who willfully or maliciously damage or destroy school or employee property will be held liable for such damages.

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HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/BULLYING POLICY The Okanogan School District is committed to a positive and productive working and learning environment free of discrimination, intimidation, harassment or bullying. These behaviors adversely affect morale and interfere with one’s ability to work and learn. WAC 392-190-056 defines harassment to include conduct or communication involving 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. Everyone at the Okanogan School District has the right to feel respected and safe. Consequently, we want you to know about our policy to prevent religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence of any kind. A harasser may be a student or an adult. Harassment may include the following when related to religion, race, sex, or gender: name calling, jokes or rumors; pulling on clothing; graffiti; notes or cartoons; unwelcome touching of a person or clothing; offensive or graphic posters or book covers, or; any words or actions that make you feel uncomfortable, embarrass you, or hurt your feelings. If any word or action makes you feel uncomfortable, or fearful, you need to tell a teacher, counselor, supervisor, the principal or the Title IX Compliance Officer. You may also make a written report. It should be given to a teacher, counselor, supervisor, the Principal or the Title IX Compliance Officer. Your right to privacy will be respected as much as possible. We take seriously all reports of religious, racial or sexual harassment, violence, and will take appropriate actions based on your report. The School District will also take action if anyone tries to intimidate you or take action to harm you because you have reported. This is a summary of the School District policy against religious, racial and sexual harassment. Complete policies are available in the District Office upon request. FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PREMISIS OR TRANSPORTATION RCW 28A.600.420 - Any student who is determined to have carried a firearm onto, or to have possessed a firearm on, public elementary or secondary school premises, public school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools, shall be expelled from school for not less than one year under RCW 28A.600.010 the student’s parents and police will also be notified. The superintendent of the school district may modify the expulsion of a student on a case-by-case basis." CRIMINAL ACTS Any act occurring on school premises or at a school-sponsored event which is contrary to the laws of the State of Washington or the ordinances of the City of Okanogan or the County of Okanogan is prohibited and may be turned over to the police. Appropriate action may be taken by school authorities if the incident is school-related regardless of whether or not criminal charges result. While the list of criminal acts in the discipline model is not intended to be exclusive, it illustrates the kinds of offenses encompassed here.

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Information for School-Aged Youth

If you or your family lives in any of the following situations: • In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground • On the street • In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, or • Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing Then, you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. You have the right to: • Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. You must be given access to the same public education provided to other students. • Continue in the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. The school district’s local liaison for homeless education must assist you, if needed, and offer you the right to appeal a decision regarding your choice of school if it goes against your wishes. • Receive transportation to the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended, if you request such transportation. • Attend a school and participate in school programs with students who are not homeless. Students cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless. • Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment. • Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment. • Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment. • Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other students served in these programs. • Receive transportation to school and to school programs. When you move, you should do the following: • Contact the school district’s local liaison for homeless education (see phone number below) for help in enrolling in a new school or arranging to continue in your former school. (Or, someone at a shelter, social services office, or the school can direct you to the person you need to contact.) • Tell your teachers anything that you think they need to know to help you in school. • Ask the local liaison for homeless education, the shelter provider, or a social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies, if needed.

Local Area Contacts: Julia O’Connor (509)422-5414 State Coordinator: Melinda Dyer (360)725-6050

If you need further assistance, call the National Center for Homeless Education at the toll-free Help Line number: 1-800-308-2145

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Okanogan Middle School Discipline Policy BEHAVIOR STEP ONE STEP TWO STEP THREE STEP FOUR

Truancy/Leaving campus without permission Detention In-school-suspension (2-3 days)

In-school-suspension (4-5days)

Out of School Suspension (Short term 4-5 days)*

Level

One

Refusal to cooperate/Disruptive

Clothing policy violation

Cell phone / electronic device possession

Failure to make up detention

Throwing items in the classroom, assemblies, etc.

Inappropriate language, gestures, drawings, etc.

Excessive tardiness

Public display of affection

Cheating / Forgery

Graffiti

Detention Detention (2 days minimum) or In School Suspension (1-3 days)

Short-Term In-school-suspension (1-3 days)

Short-Term In-school-suspension (4-5 days)**

Level

Two

Theft/Possession of stolen property

Bullying/Threatening/Harassment/Intimidation

Smoking/Possession of tobacco

Flagrant defiance/Insubordination

Vandalism/Destruction of property

Public endangerment

Gang-related activities

Disrespect to a staff member

Out of School

Suspension

(Short term 1-3 days)

Out of School Suspension (Short term 4-5 days)

Out of School Suspension (10 days-rest of the term)

Out of School Suspension (Long term)

Level

Three

Fighting

Extortion

Assault

Arson

Substance abuse/Possession

Out of School

Suspension

(5 days-rest of the

term)

Long-Term Suspension (rest of the term)

Level

Four

Possession/Use of dangerous weapon

Possession of illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia

Any other action deemed life threatening

No Tolerance Expulsion

* A fifth Truancy/Leaving campus without permission, will be considered a level two, step three offense

** Further offenses beyond level one, step four, will be considered a level two offense

*** An Emergency Expulsion may be issued if the principal reasonably believes the student is an immediate or continuing danger to him/herself, other

students or is a substantial disruption to the educational process of the district

Any serious disruptions of the educational process will be dealt with at the discretion of the building administrator in accordance with district

and building policies and procedures.

Proper authorities may be called for any offense at any level.

Suspended students may not be on any school property or participate in any school activity or sporting event during the time (day or evening)

of the suspension

Violations of the AUP/IUP agreement will be considered as “Refusal to cooperate” or “Flagrant defiance” depending on the

seriousness of the offense. The discipline guidelines were written by an advisory committee of parents and School District staff members. They represent the thinking of the community for fair and appropriate discipline. The guidelines are consistent with district and state guidelines for student responsibilities and rights in Washington