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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
2013-2014 HANDBOOK
Vision: Franklin educators, families, and community collaborate to
provide a nurturing environment that inspires students to reach
rigorous yet attainable social and academic goals.
Mission: All students will be equipped with the skills to become
life-long learners.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
12434 NE 60th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: 425-936-2550
Fax: 425-739-0607
http://www.lwsd.org/school/franklin
Kim Bilanko, Principal
Email - [email protected]
Emergency Numbers
Police Department — 911
Fire Department — 911
Poison Control — 206-526-2121
Important Numbers
Safe Arrival — 425-936-2550
(for absent or late students)
Rose Hill Middle School — 425-936-2460
Lake Washington High — 425-936-1700
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Franklin Elementary School
Lake Washington School District
Please read and discuss the Student Handbook. It can also be found online at
www.lwsd.org/school/franklin (the handbook is located under the “For Parents” tab).
Please complete one page for each child and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as
possible. Feel free to make additional copies as needed. Copies will also be available in the
office.
We have read and discussed, and my children understand the Ben Franklin
Elementary Procedures and Discipline Policy.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________
Parents, please print:
Your student’s name: ____________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
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Franklin Elementary School
Lake Washington School District
Please read and discuss the Student Handbook. It can also be found online at
www.lwsd.org/school/franklin (the handbook is located under the “For Parents” tab).
Please complete one page for each child and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as
possible. Feel free to make additional copies as needed. Copies will also be available in the
office.
We have read and discussed, and my children understand the Ben Franklin
Elementary Procedures and Discipline Policy.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________
Parents, please print:
Your student’s name: _____________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
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Franklin Elementary School
Lake Washington School District
Please read and discuss the Student Handbook. It can also be found online at
www.lwsd.org/school/franklin (the handbook is located under the “For Parents” tab).
Please complete one page for each child and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as
possible. Feel free to make additional copies as needed. Copies will also be available in the
office.
We have read and discussed, and my children understand the Ben Franklin
Elementary Procedures and Discipline Policy.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________
Parents, please print:
Your student’s name: _____________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
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Table of Contents
Welcome/Calendar/Daily Schedule:
Principal’s Welcome Letter…………………………………………………………… Pg. 7
Lake Washington School District Calendar……………………………
Pg. 8
Ben Franklin School Calendar………………………………………….
Pg. 9
Daily Schedule………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 10
Staff/PTSA:
Office Staff/PTA……………………………………………………………………... Pg. 11
Classroom Teachers………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 12
Specialists and Support Staff………………………………………………………... Pg. 13
Ben Franklin Procedures/Guidelines:
Communication, Curriculum Night, Conference Weeks, Textbooks………… …..Pg. 14
Library Policy, Safe Arrival, Dismissal, Attendance Procedures…………… …....Pg. 15
Vacations………………………………………………………………………… …….Pg. 16
Parking Lot Safety, School Phone and Bus Pass, Medication …………… …….Pg. 17
Illness and Injury…………….……………………………………………………… ...Pg. 18
Child Find/Classroom Parties.......……………………………………………………Pg. 19
Parent Visitation/Conferences, Volunteer Guidelines…………………………….. Pg. 19
Lunch Program Procedures, Lunch Prices…………………………………………. Pg. 21
Lunchroom Plan, Parent Emergency Information…………………………………. Pg. 22
Ben Franklin Expectations:
Homework Policy……………………………………………………………………… Pg. 24
Homework Responsibilities, Student Expectations……………………………….. Pg. 25-26
Playground Policy ……………………………………………………………………..Pg. 27
Student Behavior……………………………………………………………………… Pg. 28
Franklin Elementary Referral Slip…………………………………………………… Pg. 29
Franklin Elementary “Making It Right Plan”…………………………………………Pg. 30
Franklin Elementary Behavior Contract…………………………………………….. Pg. 31
The Leader In Me………………………………………………………………………Pg. 32
Bus Conduct Policy…………………………………………………………………… Pg. 33
Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters/Rollerblades……………………………………… Pg. 35
Safety Patrol /Dress Code/Lost and Found…..……………………………………..Pg. 36
Personal Electronics, Communication Guidelines. ………………………………...Pg. 37
Lake Washington School District Information:
Mission/Vision…………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 39
Policies on Behavior/ Students Rights and Responsibilities …………………… Pg. 40
Harassment and Bullying Policy……………………………………………………...Pg. 42
Weapons Policy………………………………………………………………………...Pg. 44
Exceptional/Serious Misconduct/Discipline…………………………………………Pg. 44
Computer and Internet Code of Conduct……………………………………………Pg. 54
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Franklin Vision: Franklin educators, families and community collaborate to provide a nurturing
environment that inspires students to reach rigorous yet attainable social and academic goals.
Welcome
Dear Parents and Students:
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year at Ben Franklin Elementary School. The student
handbook is full of important information for a successful school year! Please take time to read
it together as a family because it contains our school policies and rules. After you read it, please
sign the page you received in the first day packet and return it to your child’s teacher, indicating
that you have read and understood our policies.
We are looking forward to another exciting educational year, in which we have the opportunity
and privilege of working with your children. We believe in fostering a fun, nurturing and
challenging environment at Ben Franklin Elementary. Our school vision is that all students will
be equipped with the skills to be life-long learners.
I invite you to come to the school and become a part of our community. Come see the wonderful
learning environment Ben Franklin has to offer. Please consider volunteering as well. You are
such an important component of your child’s education we would love to have you participate in
the various roles we have here at Ben Franklin. Volunteer time might include assisting with
PTA functions, working in the classrooms, reading with students, helping with class projects,
aiding in the Health Room, working in the library and/or supervising on the playground. Also,
please make sure to attend the various school night activities such as Curriculum Night. Please
look at the Franklin website to get more information on the many ways you can be involved!
As we begin another school year, I would like to be the first to say “Welcome Back!” I feel
honored to be the principal of Ben Franklin Elementary and look forward to working with all of
you. Thank you in advance for making Ben Franklin such a quality learning institution. Here’s
to another safe, happy and rigorous year of learning!
Sincerely,
Kim Bilanko
Kim Bilanko
Principal
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Lake Washington School District | 2013-2014 Calendar
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Important Dates
Aug. 26-30
Sept. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 4
Oct. 14, 15, 17
Oct. 18
Nov. 5
Nov. 11
Nov. 12
Nov. 27
Nov. 28-29
Dec. 23-Jan.3
Jan. 20
Jan. 22
Jan. 24
LEAP Days
No school – Labor Day
First Day of School
1.5 hour Early Release schedule begins
Half Day Elementary Conferences
No school – LEAP Day
Last Day 1st Quarter (Secondary)
No school – Veterans Day
Secondary Grades Due
Half-Day
No school – Thanksgiving Vacation
No school – Winter Break
No school – MLK Jr. Day
Elementary Grades Due
Last Day 1st Semester (Secondary)
Jan. 28, 30, 31
Jan. 31
Feb. 13-14
Feb. 17
March 14
April 4
April 7-11
April 16
May 23
May 26
June 11
June 17
Half Day Elementary Conferences
Secondary Grades Due
No school – Mid-Winter Break
No school – Presidents Day
No school – LEAP Day
Last Day 3rd Quarter (Secondary)
No school – Spring Break
Secondary Grades Due
No school – LEAP Day
No school – Memorial Day
Elementary Grades Due
Half-Day – Last Day of School
Last Day 2nd Semester (Secondary)
Secondary Grades Due
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* Check Important Dates Section
First/
Last Day
Wednesday schedule:
1.5 hrs. early release for students
LEAP=Learning Enhancement Academic Planning
Calendar is subject to change.
School year may be extended due to
inclement weather.
Revised 06/13
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
ELEMENTARY
2013-2014 School Calendar
August 29
August 29
August 29
September 2
September 3
September 3
September 9-13
September 12
September 12
September 19
Sept 19-Oct 3
September 23-26
September 25
September 26
October 7-11
October 10
October 14, 15, 17
Pull-Out Quest Open House 10:00-11:00
Kinder Orientation 12:30-1:30
Meet and Greet 2:00-3:00
Labor Day – No School
First Day of School
Back to School Tea 9:00 - 10:00 Commons
Safety Week
Curriculum Night K-2, 2/3 Quest 6:00 – 7:15
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Curriculum Night 3rd-5
6:45 – 8:00
PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 Library
Camp Fundraiser
Book Fair
Jog-A-Thon Kick-off Assembly
Pizza Night/Book Fair/PTA General Mtg 6:30 – 8:00
Walk to School Week
PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Library
Conferences – Noon dismissal
February 6
February 13-17
February 18-21
February 20
February 20
March 13
March 14
March 27
April 3
April 7-11
April 15-18
April 24
April 24
May 8
May 19-23
May 23
May 26
PTA Board Meeting – 7:45 am
Faculty Fort
Mid-Winter Break - No School
Safety Week
Bingo Night 6:30
Gen’l Membership PTA Meeting 7PM
PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
LEAP Day - No School, Office Closed
Science Fair
PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Spring Break - No School
5th Grade Outdoor Ed Week
Int’l Night 6:30-8:00
PTA General Meeting – 7:00
PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Staff Appreciation
LEAP Day - No School
Memorial Day - No School
October 16
October 18
October 24
November 4
November 8
November 11
Jog-a-Thon
LEAP Day - No School
Outdoor Ed Parent Info Night 6:30-7:30
Camp Fundraiser Items Delivered (tentative)
Veteran's Day Assembly
Veteran's Day (Observed) - No School
May 28
Volunteer Tea
June 6
June 12
June 16
June 17
Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.
PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
5th Grade Move-Up
Last Day - Dismissal at Noon
November 14
November 14
November 27
PTA Board Meeting – 7:45 am Faculty Fort
Skate Night
Half-Day - Dismissal at noon
June 17
Year End Assembly 9:15 Tentative)
November 28-29
December 3
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Vision and Hearing Screening
TBD
TBD
December 12
Dec 23 - Jan 3
January 9, 2014
January 13-17
January 17
January 20
Choir Performance
Choir Assembly
PTA General Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Winter Break - No School
PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Library
Dance Week
Family Dance Night
MLK Day - No School
Conferences – Noon dismissal
January 28, 30, 31
Unscheduled at
Time of Printing
MCTEACHER NIGHT
LEADERSHIP NIGHT
TALENT SHOW
FIELD DAY
Revised 8-22-2013
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Daily Schedule
8:55 a.m.
First Bell-all students should be in their classroom lines
9:00 a.m.
School Begins
10:35-10:50 a.m.
A.M. Break
11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Lunch
Kindergarten, 1 and Pull-Out Quest
11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Recess
Kindergarten, 1 and Pull-Out Quest
12:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m.
Lunch
2 , 3 , and 2/3 Quest
12:20 p.m.-12:50 p.m.
Recess
2 , 3 , and 2/3 Quest
12:30 p.m.-12:50 p.m.
Lunch
4/5 and 4/5 Quest
12:50 p.m.-1:20 p.m.
Recess
4/5 and 4/5 Quest
2:35 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
P.M. Break
3:30 p.m.
School Ends (Mon, Tues, Thurs. Fri.)
2:00 p.m.
School Ends (Wed.)
3:40 p.m.
Buses Depart
9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
A.M. Kindergarten
9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
A.M. Kindergarten (Wed.)
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12:50 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. P.M. Kindergarten
12:05 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. P.M. Kindergarten (Wed.)
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PTA Executive Committee
Co-Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
Pam Hay, Megan Hayton
Jody Church
Anita Axe
Benjamin Franklin - Office Staff
Principal
Kim Bilanko
Office
[email protected]
Office Staff
Lori Neumann
Ann Coon
Office Mgr
Secretary
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Benjamin Franklin 2013-2014 Teachers
Kindergarten
Sissy Carlton
Emily Morgan
Kari Ferrin
Kait Schaul
A114
A115
A116
A116
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
First Grade
Molly Nelson
Leann Norton
TBD
B101
B103
B104
[email protected]
[email protected]
Second Grade
Becky Kjolso
Michelle Cody
Emily Foster
A101
A102
A103
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
2-3 Quest
Lael Camacho
Natalya Stine
A104
B102
[email protected]
[email protected]
Third Grade
Robin Miller
Lori O'Brien
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A204
[email protected]
[email protected]
4th-5th Grade
Leann Clawson
Karen Kramer
Katie Scott
Andrea Rulon
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B202
B203
B204
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
4th-5th Quest
Ryan Hobbs
Kim Oakley
A201
A202
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pull-Out Quest
Amy Holliday
Portable P205
[email protected]
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Benjamin Franklin 2013-2014 Staff and Specialists
Specialists
Scott Hageman, PE
Barbara McElfish, Library
Shawna Locey, Music
Gym
A117
A129
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Special Services
Laura Senft, Psychologist
Margo Miller, Counselor
Heather Murphy, Special Education
Nicole Anderson, SLP
Hanna Morrison, Safety Net
Jessica Alire, OT
A110
A109
A131
A111
A115
A111
[email protected]
[email protected]
hmurphy @lwsd.org
nanderson @lwsd.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Support Staff
TBD, Head Custodian
A126
Sophon Kim, Night Custodian
A126
[email protected]
Dawn Sundene, Lunch Cashier/IA
A112
Kathy Nguyen, IA
A112
Tammie Kelly, IA
A112
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kimberly Kaiser, IA
A112
Shari Dooley, IA
A112
Jamie Claypool, Para-Educator
A112
Cindy McNeil, Para-Educator
A112
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kitchen
Does not have email
Kendra Cooley
**Please note: The school nurse,
psychologist, counselor, SLP & OT
cover multiple schools and are not in
our building every day.
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Communication
The following methods give our parents updated information about classroom activities, curriculum and
special events:

Teacher newsletters (sent electronically)

Weekly Update: The PTA sends a weekly electronic newsletter with information about upcoming
school, district and PTA events. Please be sure to sign up for this email on our school website.
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Same-day Event Reminder: Families will receive an email the day of important events.

Franklin Website (www.lwsd.org/school/franklin)
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Franklin PTA Website (www.mybenfranklinpta.org)

Franklin Reader Board

School Messenger is an automated phone service that the district will use for important
information.
Curriculum Night
Curriculum night gives teachers and parents an opportunity to meet each other. Teachers provide an
outline of the curriculum and expectations for the school year. The dates are:
Grades K – 2, 2/3 Quest
September 12
6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Grades 3-5
September 12
6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Conference Weeks
Student-led conferences provide time for students and parents to meet with teachers to discuss academic
and social goals and progress. Parents are welcome to request additional conferences at any time.
Goal-setting Conferences
October 14-15, 17
Student-led Conferences
January 28, 30-31
Teachers will send home appointment notices prior to conference week.
Textbooks
Students are responsible for the proper care of textbooks and must pay for lost or damaged books. Fines
for damaged textbooks will be levied in accordance with the amount of damage. In cases where the
damage is so extensive as to render the book unusable, the full price will be collected, since the book will
need to be replaced. Each student shall return all textbooks issued when leaving the school, or at the end
of the school year.
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Franklin Library Overdue Policy
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1. Students will be given overdue slips during their scheduled library times. In addition, 4 -5
grades have access to their own library accounts and may view checkouts at anytime.
2. Items missing 30+ days will stop checkouts and affect library grades; however,
parent/guardians may contact the librarian (phone, email, or note) to acknowledge that a
thorough search has been made. The item will then be moved to a ‘lost item’ status, and enable
checkouts to resume.
3. Formal fines (via email or snail mail) for lost items will be issued and collected in January and
June.
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4. Should the item(s) be found, refunds will be generated on or about the 10 of each month,
January through June. *No refunds will be given for items costing $6 or less, or for items
returned after the last day of school.
5. Report cards will not be released for students with outstanding fines.
Safe Arrival, Dismissal, and Attendance Procedures
Please call the school office if your child will be absent or arriving late. We have an answering machine,
so you may call at any time. Leave your child’s name, grade, and teacher’s name along with a message
stating whether your child will be absent or late.
Arrival: Students should come to school no earlier than 8:45 a.m. as there is no supervision until this
time. Students go directly to their outside classroom line (by 8:55) and enter the classroom after the first
bell. If a child arrives late but prior to 9:05, they should go directly to the classroom. After 9:05 a.m., they
must stop by the office for a class Admit Slip. Please note, students are still marked tardy if they arrive in
the classroom after 9:00 a.m. Students are to remain on the school grounds during the school day.
Dismissal: School ends each day at 3:30 p.m. Students not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will come to the office
to wait for their parent to pick them up as there is no outside supervision after this time. PLEASE NOTE:
The office closes at 4:00. All students not picked up at this time will be sent to the LWSD
Extended Day Care housed in the Franklin art/science room and parents will be charged a
“session fee” of $12.50 for the first child and $10.00 for each subsequent sibling. Please
remember, all adults need to wait outside as well. No adults should be in hallways or the shared spaces
before or after school unless they have checked in at the office. This helps keep our children safe.
We understand that, on occasion, emergencies and doctor appointments may require you to have your
child dismissed before the end of school at 3:30 p.m. Parents must come in before 3:15 to pick up their
children. Due to an enormous number of classroom interruptions, we will not call the classrooms
after 3:15 p.m. Parents must come into the office to sign their child out for early dismissals. Students
cannot wait outside for parents to drive by. If someone other than a parent/guardian will be signing the
child out from school, please send a signed authorization to the office that morning. We discourage
signing out your child early on a regular basis because of the disruption it causes both in the learning
classroom environment and the office. We recognize that this will, at times, be unavoidable.
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Tardy/Attendance District Policy: The Principal will review a monthly report for absenteeism and
tardiness issues.
At five (5) absences/tardies in a sixty (60)-day time period or if a teacher has significant concerns,
classroom teachers will be asked to make contact with the family, explaining the educational impact on
the student. When contact has been made, classroom teachers will also notify the school counselor.
At 10% tardy or absences, a letter will be sent from the Principal to the family indicating the continuing
problem and mentioning the BECCA requirements for attendance.
If there is no improvement and tardies or absences remain at 10% or greater, there will be another letter
requiring parents to make an appointment with the principal.
If tardiness or absenteeism continues to be an issue, a letter will be sent requesting a meeting with the
LWSD BECCA representative, parent, student and Principal.
There may be some exceptions to this based on individual student situations and circumstances.
Vacation Policy
Family vacations are special times, but we ask that you please consult the school calendar
when making your vacation plans. Classroom attendance is positively related to student
achievement. We cannot duplicate what is learned in the classroom by only providing
written make- up written work. Often written work is practice or an extension of what is taught
and discussed during the lesson in class. Those assignments that can be completed outside
the classroom environment will be accumulated and saved by the teacher for your student.
Upon return, the student will be asked to complete them at home with parental assistance.
Although every effort will be made to see that your child gains the needed learning, teachers are
not required to assemble packets for such absences.
The Washington attendance law, the BECCA bill,
http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/rptfiles/BeccaTruancyES.pdf requires students by law to be in school.
This law can apply to elementary school aged students when they are excessively absent even
if they are excused. Washington State law requires that all children from age 8 to 17 attend
school. This law also applies to children ages 6 and 7 if the parent enrolls the child in public
school. Regular attendance is a major factor in determining a child’s success in school and
helping them to perform well academically. Although missed assignments can be made up,
nothing can replace valuable in-class instruction.
We understand that there can be the occasional vacation and/or circumstance that take
students out of school, but we ask that you think about the repercussions of students missing
this time and instruction in class. When students are not in school, they miss valuable
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instruction. Missed assignments may be provided following the absence for completion with
parent support. Teachers are not expected to create additional assignments or remedial
instruction for students who miss school as a result of vacation scheduled during school time.
Parking Lot Safety
Car pick-up and drop-off: Drivers should make sure to obey posted speed limits and to watch for
students when arriving and leaving school. If you are going to be dropping off or picking up a student(s),
only use the yellow DROP-OFF/PICK-UP zone where student patrols will be directing traffic. This is a NO
PARKING zone before school (8:30 – 9:00 a.m.) and after school (3:15 – 4:40 p.m.). Do not let students
enter or leave the car in any space other than the drop off area, and ALWAYS from the curb side of the
vehicle; the safety of students is our primary concern. If students need parent assistance getting out of
the car, please park the car. It is unsafe for parents to get out of the car in the drop-off/pick-up zone.
Please continue to pull forward as space allows when loading or unloading students to help ease
congestion. Remember that you are a role model for students who are watching you.
Parking lot safety (walking): Parents and students must use cross walks that are manned by student
patrols. Please refrain from jay walking at all times. Students who would like to ride bicycles to school
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must be in at least 4 grade and complete the “application to ride my bike to school” form located in the
office. Students with bicycles must walk their bikes and use normal walking procedures while on school
grounds and they must secure their bike in the bike rack provided.
Carpool Safety: Safety must be the first concern of the driver. The driver has the responsibility for
making and enforcing safety rules in the car. Children 4-6 years old or weighing less than 60 pounds
must be in a booster seat in vehicles equipped with a lap and shoulder belt. Booster seats are
recommended until the child is 8 years and 80 pounds, unless the child is 4’ 9” tall. Please contact the
affected parties in the event of changes in carpooling. Thank you for joining us in our efforts to keep your
children safe!
School Phone and Bus Pass
To alleviate classroom interruptions and protect learning, students are not called to the phone. Urgent
messages will be communicated to them. Please discuss after-school arrangements (going home with a
friend, riding the bus, etc.) before your child comes to school. A written note from a parent/guardian is
required if your child is to ride the bus home with another student. This should be brought to the office or
given to the teacher before noon to receive the appropriate Bus Pass for the driver.
Health Room/Medication
Following are the Lake Washington School District procedures for administering medication.
All medications will be administered in the schools between 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. daily.
District nurses are assigned to multiple schools and are not assigned to a specific campus. If a student
feels ill during the school day, the teacher may give permission for the student to call a parent to arrange
for transportation home. Parents should inform the school, using an orange Nurse Alert form, if a student
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has a life threatening illness, infectious disease, or serious allergy. The Lake Washington School District’s
medication policy states that medication given at school must be doctor prescribed and needed in the
event of a life-threatening situation. A LWSD medication form must be filled out for all medications at
school. Students may not medicate themselves (this includes cough drops and over-the counter
medication).
If your child is currently taking daily medication, please arrange to have your child take it before school
begins. Medication prescribed for three times/day should be taken before school, after school, and before
bedtime when at all possible. Should medication need to be administered at school, parents must have
their child’s physician sign the LWSD medication form (#4023); provide a separate prescription pharmacy
bottle labeled by the pharmacist (handwritten labels will not be accepted); bring the pharmacy bottle with
the exact amount of medication needed for the designated time period (no more than one month at a
time) to school at least two days prior to administration; and must pick up any unused medication (i.e.
Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc.) by the last day of school. A second, empty prescription bottle with the
appropriate label must be provided for use in the event of a school field trip occurring at the time
medication is to be given.
A Note from the Nurse:
Most schools in our state have lice from time to time. It is a very common problem. A few tips and reminders:
*Lice do not spread disease; they cannot jump or fly from head to head.
*Lice can be spread by sharing coats, brushes, hats, combs, hoodies, AND by touching heads during
hugs.
*Young children are more likely to get lice because they hug and stay close to each other frequently.
*Lice can also be contracted by resting heads against any object that other heads have rested on:
movie theater seats, bus seats, airplane seats, sofas, car seats, etc.
*In the classroom and the home it is helpful to keep coats isolated, not piled on top of each other.
*To treat lice you must use a lice shampoo and then make sure that all the eggs (nits) are removed or they can hatch and start
the problem over again. Some families prefer to use "natural" products. The most important task is removing ALL the nits.
*To make sure your home is lice-free all bedding must be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer.
*All stuffed animals should be bagged up for two weeks.
*Scrub all brushes and combs.
*Check your childrens' heads routinely every week, just as you check ears and hands and homework!
A child with lice does NOT come from a dirty or neglected home. ANYONE can get lice. The best way to prevent lice outbreaks
is to check your children's heads AND teach them to avoid sharing articles of clothing and brushes.
If you would like more information or suggestions, and see pictures of lice and nits, there is an abundance of online help
available from King County Public Health Dept. ~Valerie Martin, RN, BSN – Franklin School Nurse
Illness and Injury
Any illness or injury will be reported to the classroom teacher or recess supervisor, who will then have the
student report to the office.
Students who have a head injury at school will be wearing a wrist band. This is to identify them to bus
drivers, specialists, and playground supervisors as having some type of head injury. Parents will continue
to be notified of the child’s head injury.
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Good attendance is encouraged for academic learning and for developing good habits for the future as a
working adult. However, if your child is ill, allow him or her to remain home until the illness has run its
course. A measure we use to determine illness is a temperature of 100 degrees or above, or sub normal
temperature. If this happens to a child at school, a parent or guardian will be notified. Your child must
be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Be sure your child’s emergency card is updated in the office. Students cannot be released to anyone unless they are listed on the emergency card.
Children sent home: In case of injury or illness, every effort will be made to contact parents or a family
doctor. In the event of a serious accident we will call for an aid car to take the child to the nearest
emergency room.
Child Find
Child Find is a federal requirement for the purpose of locating, evaluating, and identifying student’s age
birth to 21 years with a suspected disability who reside within the boundaries of the Lake Washington
School district and are currently not receiving special education services. Child Find services are
conducted throughout the year in the Lake Washington School District through the guidance team
process. If you or your parents have concerns about your language/communication skills, motor skills,
intellectual, social, emotional, and/or physical skills, please contact the school and ask for the special
education teacher, school psychologist or other guidance team member. You may also call the Special
Services main office at 425-702-3201 or the district Child Find office at 425-836-6690 to request Child
Find information.
Classroom parties, rewards, and/or incentives
(Food provided to students, other than through the school breakfast/lunch program or through competitive
food sales, include foods provided for school sponsored parties, events, rewards, and/or incentives.)
Such foods shall comply with the restrictions for food sales, except that occasional school sponsored
class parties and celebrations or school-wide events shall be exempt from the LWSD guidelines,
however, providing healthful options is strongly encouraged. No more than three such exceptions shall
take place in a given school year.
If parents provide food for classroom consumption for individual student recognition, they will be strongly
encouraged to bring healthy treats. Parents will also be encouraged to provide healthy meal and snack
options for students when providing these from home.
School staff, parent organizations and families will be asked to consider nutrition when food products are
provided in classroom settings for celebrations, rewards or as fund-raising incentives. Healthy food or
non-food choices should be considered as an alternative. If snack foods are provided, students of any
parent not wishing their child to receive a food reward or incentive should be provided a suitable
alternative.
Parent Visitation/Conferences
Franklin teachers view the education of students as a partnership between parents and teachers. There
will be times when parents have questions or concerns that require a parent/teacher conference. If you
would like to speak with a teacher please contact them directly to set up a time that is convenient for both
parties. In accordance with Lake Washington School District policy, all classroom visitations and
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conferences must be set up with teachers in advance. Unexpected visits before, during, or after school
can be a disruption to student learning. Normal sign-in procedures must be followed when visiting for a
conference with your child’s teacher: all visitors must sign in at the office and wear a visitor badge/sticker.
Volunteer Guidelines
website: www.lwsd.org/For-Community/Volunteers/Pages/
Families of Ben Franklin students are welcome and encouraged to volunteer at our school. To become a
volunteer, LWSD requires a completed Volunteer Application form, which can be obtained from the
school secretary or online. This application is good for two years. For security reasons, we do require
that all volunteers and visitors sign in on the appropriate sheet in the office when they arrive and wear a
name badge for identification. Please sign out when you leave the school.
If you would like to help supervise on the playground or in the health room during recess, please contact
the PTA.
When you are working in the school, you have the authority and responsibility for helping students learn
and work together cooperatively. Please be available to help them figure out problems they may be
having.
1. No alcohol, controlled substances or tobacco will be consumed or used on school grounds or
when attending school outings with students.
2. Volunteers may act immediately on judgments of student safety.
3. Volunteers are encouraged to ask for direction, clarification or assistance from staff.
4. Volunteers should wait until class time is over to discuss concerns about their child/program.
5. Volunteers in the building during school time should refrain from conversing with each other in a
way that might disrupt classroom activity.
6. When visiting classrooms, volunteers are urged to actively assist students or to participate in
activities as a learner.
7. Volunteers should not discuss other student issues regarding behavior or academics in or outside
of school.
Tips for Parents:
1. Respect the child’s right to privacy. As a guest in the lives of children and their families,
confidentiality is expected at all times.
2. Let the child know that you care. All children like to feel there is some special adult who
really likes them.
3. Be a good role model. Children will be looking up to you and learning from you. When you
demonstrate positive behaviors they will follow your lead!
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Lunch Program Procedures
The lunch program is restricted by law from loaning food service money carrying debt; however, children
do occasionally forget their lunch or money. In this instance emergency lunches will be given for the first
two times and are to be paid back the next day. We cannot allow the build up negative accounts. After
two emergency lunches, children will be allowed selections from the salad bar until the account is paid. If
you have an e-mail address, please include it on your student’s emergency card and account information
will be sent directly to your address as time allows. You may also contact Dawn Sundene at
[email protected] regarding account balances or other questions you may have. The LWSD Food
Services Department may be reached at 425-936-1393.
Free and reduced lunches are available through the federally supported National School Lunch Program
to all students unable to pay the full price. Information regarding free and reduced price lunches is
included in the first-day packet or may be obtained from our registration secretary.
Lunch Prices
The following are lunch prices for the 2012-2013 school year:
Individual student lunch:
$2.50
Individual student milk:
.50
Adult Lunches
$3.25
You are encouraged to deposit money into an account for lunch and/or milk. Students with an account
take their card, drop it in a basket and get their food. The LWSD Food Services department has an
automated phone system that alerts parents to low or negative account balances. The Franklin cashier
will contact families regarding low lunch balances as time allows. Ultimately it is the parent’s
responsibility to keep track of student accounts.
Menus will be sent home with students at the beginning of each month. We will continue our Kids’ Way
Cafe using student helpers during lunch. Students that help will receive a free lunch on the day they
serve. Teachers select interested participants to be lunch helpers and classrooms rotate monthly.
You may make deposits to lunch accounts by:
1. Sending a check or cash to school in an envelope. Clearly indicate your child's name on the
check. One check is fine for multiple siblings; please make a note on the memo line as to how
the amount should be split.
2. Calling Food Services at 425.936-1393 and using a VISA or Mastercard to charge a deposit.
3. Using the Lake Washington School District website (www.lwsd.org) and using Parent Access to
charge a deposit. Please be sure to click on the “pay now” button and write down the
subsequent transaction number!
4. Using the Automatic Deposit form found in the first day packet (and on lwsd.org) to establish
automatic withdrawals from your checking account. Please note – these take place on or about
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the 6 of each month.
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Lunchroom Plan
Expectations
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Demonstrate S.T.A.R. Behavior
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Low voices
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Stay in seat
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Clean your area
 Enter and exit through designated doors
Encouragement
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Praise, smile, hugs, high five’s
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Class star system
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S.T.A.R. Tickets
Parent Emergency Information
The staff at Ben Franklin takes our responsibility for keeping your children safe and secure very seriously.
If an emergency occurs that requires the school to close early, such as a snowstorm or a windstorm, or
requires us to evacuate the school building, such as a fire or earthquake, detailed plans are in place to
care for students and reunite them with their parents as quickly as possible.
As a parent, there are things you can do to help us in this effort in the event of an emergency. The most
important thing you can do for your children is to stay calm. Please review this information and share it
with any person that you have authorized to pick up your child in the event of an emergency.
After an Emergency
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Do not call the school; there are district procedures for informing the public via radio and
television.
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The parking lot will be closed off to allow access only for emergency vehicles. Do not block the
entrance to the parking lot.
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If you live nearby, please walk to reduce traffic congestion.
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If you drive, please be courteous, and park where there is space.
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If it is a city-wide emergency it may be safest for you to remain where you are. Roads and bridges
may be damaged and power lines may be down. Please use your judgment and remember the
school has a detailed plan in place to care for your children until you are able to reach them.
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Be sure to bring your picture I.D. with you to the school. We are required to identify each
individual picking up a child.
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Pick-Up Procedures
If the emergency is one in which we have not had to evacuate the school building, enter the school
through the main entrance by the office and follow the instructions you will receive there. Please do
not enter the school building by any other doors.
If the emergency is one in which we have evacuated the school building, please follow the procedure
outlined below.
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If you are already at the school or arrive before things are set up, it is VERY important that you
do not leave without signing out your children.
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The Parent Check-in is located along the fence by the bus circle. Please show your picture ID
and sign a Student Release Form for each child you are authorized to pick up. If you are arriving
at the school via the wooded area in the back you must walk around to the front of the school, as
there is only one Parent Check-in.
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After you have signed a Student Release Form for each child, you will proceed to the Student
Pick-up area.
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A runner will locate your children and bring them to the Student Pick-up area to be reunited with
you. A school representative will verify your identification and release the children to your care.
Please note that your children will have a mark on their hand indicating that they are being
released into a parent’s care.
The map below shows the location of the Parent Check-in and Student Pick-up areas on the school
grounds. The children will be in the Student Release area. There will be staff members with the children
at all times and the school has emergency supplies to care for them.
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Volunteering During Emergencies
If there is a need for additional volunteers to assist our staff in an emergency situation we will activate a
volunteer area where parents can go to sign up for volunteer tasks. Your children will remain with the
other students and be notified that you are volunteering; you will also get confirmation that they are OK
before you begin your volunteer tasks. When you are finished volunteering, please sign out and fill out a
Student Release form for each child.
Homework Policy
Purpose of Homework
At Ben Franklin Elementary we believe homework reinforces and extends learning beyond the classroom.
Homework also builds study skills and work habits – foundations for lifelong learning.
Homework Time Guidelines
The amount of homework varies from grade level to grade level and from day to day. It usually increases
as a student progresses to higher grades. The following are general LWSD guidelines:
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1 and 2 grade
Approximately 10 - 30 minutes each evening, Monday through Thursday.
3 and 4 grade
Approximately 30 - 45 minutes each evening, Monday through Thursday.
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5 grade
Approximately 45 - 60 minutes each evening, Monday through Thursday. This may include additional
work on long-range projects or extra reading.
No homework assignment? You may want to spend that homework time practicing spelling words,
reviewing math facts, playing games, building, cooking, reading, journal writing, or working on a project.
Types of Homework
There are many different types of homework that strengthen, enrich, and expand your child’s learning.
The following categories are types of homework most frequently assigned at Ben Franklin Elementary:
Practice/Drill Homework
Students review and practice skills to master and retain learning.
Examples: Spelling, silent reading, reading aloud to a parent, math fact drills, and practice games.
Preparation Homework
Students prepare for upcoming instruction or activities.
Examples: Reading ahead in a text, taking notes, surveying to collect data for an upcoming unit,
completing prewriting assignments, completing unfinished work, and gathering materials related to a
topic.
Long Range Homework
Students work on projects that require them to integrate skills and content over several days or weeks.
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Examples: Researching, revising and editing a report, writing a final copy of a report or developing a
presentation.
Creative Homework
Students integrate skills while working on a creative project.
Examples: Creating a model, writing a play or poem, rehearsing for a performance, designing a game,
illustrating a book, creating a poster.
Homework Responsibilities
Students, parents, and teachers share responsibility for homework. By working together, communicating
clearly, and following through on our responsibilities, we help students gain the most from their homework
experiences.
Student Responsibilities
 Get homework assignment
 Take homework home
 Complete homework to classroom standards
 Return homework on time
Parent Responsibilities
 Provide quiet workplace
 Establish consistent homework time
 Sign and return paperwork on time
 Review student work, corrected work
 Read information sent home regarding curriculum and homework
 Review/discuss homework and corrected work
 Communicate questions, concerns, or kudos to child and teacher
Teacher Responsibilities
 Inform parents of classroom homework standards and policy
 Establish clear and consistent homework routines
 Teach students how to work to classroom standards
 Assign appropriate and purposeful homework
 Correct, record, and return homework in a timely manner where applicable
 Communicate questions, concerns, or kudos to student and parents
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Student Expectations
Students at Franklin are expected to speak with kindness and use good manners, take responsibility for
their actions, always do their best, and respect themselves, their environment and others. Franklin staff
members recognize students who exhibit these traits by giving them S.T.A.R. tickets. Each quarter the
principal will hold a S.T.A.R. prize drawing to celebrate students who are representing Franklin in these
ways.
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peak with kindness and use good manners
T
ake responsibility for my actions
A
lways do my best
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espect myself, my environment, and others
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Benjamin Franklin Elementary - Playground Policy
Students are expected to demonstrate S.T.A.R. behavior while on the playground. This means
doing the following:
Speak with Kindness and Use Good manners:
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Respecting the feelings of others at all times.
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Using encouraging words during play (i.e. good job, nice play, etc).
Take Responsibility for your actions:
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Reporting all incidents to playground supervisors and following supervisor directions.
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Walking back to your classroom line immediately when the bell rings.
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Playing within playground boundaries (the wooded area, underneath the stairwells and inside the
building are off limits).
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Playing away from classroom windows, portables, and any P.E. equipment set up for class use.
Always do your best:
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Playing fairly.
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Trying to include all others in games and activities.
Respect yourself, others and the environment:
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Keeping your hands and feet to yourselves and abstaining from fighting, wrestling, tripping,
and/or other rough play. For instance: playing touch football only (tackling is an unsafe activity).
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Respecting nature: Do not throw objects such as (but not limited to) rocks, sticks, pinecones or
snowballs. Also, no digging holes in the playground. Digging is limited to the designated sandbox
area.
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Only eating food during school sponsored activities (i.e. popcorn day)
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Wearing appropriate clothing for the various weather conditions (i.e. hats, rain gear, closed-toed
shoes). TIP: write your student’s name inside outerwear.
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Using approved playground equipment appropriately:
o Sharing playground equipment.
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Using equipment for its intended purpose.
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Carrying play equipment safely in the halls and returning all equipment to your classroom
when the bell rings
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Using school provided sports equipment whenever possible. However, sports’ equipment
may be brought from home if it is the same type of equipment approved for playground
use, falls within safety guidelines, and is shared with other students. Any items brought
from home are the student’s responsibility. Please see teacher for questions regarding
equipment.
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Only bringing permissible playground equipment. Electronic and personal equipment are
not permitted at school during recess (i.e. IPods, cell phones, Nintendo DS’s, Bakugan
toys, Pokemon, etc.).
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Using sports equipment in the appropriate areas (ex: basketball at hoops, etc.).
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Student Behavior
Classroom Management
At Ben Franklin Elementary, every classroom teacher has a Classroom Management Plan. Each teacher
will have a clear and specific plan that is consistently followed and clearly articulated to both students and
parents. Plans must include positive reinforcement, supportive corrective actions, and consequences.
Disagreements between students will be resolved using a problem solving and reflective method and
assistance from an adult. The goal of the management system is to change student misbehavior into
appropriate behavior. In the event a student should fail to respond positively to the behavioral
expectations, the following process will be used:
Consequences
First Offense (Goal: To provide the child an opportunity to correct the problem on his/her own.)
A component of classroom management system
 Warning/discussion and learning outcome
 Redirect Student: Teach correct behavior, support student, provide feedback to student.
Second/Third Offense (Goal: For parent, teacher and child to work together to correct behavior.)
A component of classroom management system
 Communication between teacher, parent and student
 Redirect Student: Teach correct behavior, support student, provide feedback to student.
 Student reflects on behavior choices: Completes a Making It Right Plan.
 Possible behavior plan
 Possible consequences
Habitual Offense/Serious Offense (Goal: For student, with direction and support of the teacher, parent,
and/or principal to develop a plan to correct the behavior.)
 Student will talk with the principal if necessary
 Staff will decide if behavior contract is necessary
 Franklin Referral Slip and/or Behavior Contract sent home by teacher or principal
 Consequences
Recess Referral (Goal: For recess monitors to communicate misbehavior of student to the office or
teacher to be able to correct the behavior)
 If a student misbehaves at recess, a recess referral will be completed and sent to teacher to
communicate the offense. Teacher will decide which action to take depending on specific situation
and prior offenses.
 Severe behavior will result in recess referral to the office. Principal will proceed with disciplinary
actions.
Severe Clause
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Behaviors that are severe in nature will result in more immediate disciplinary action. Franklin Referral
Slip will be sent home by the principal and disciplinary actions will be communicated.
Behaviors that will not be tolerated include by way of example and without limitation, may be determined
to be disruptive, dangerous, or unruly:
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Inappropriate physical contact intended or likely to hurt, distract, or annoy others, such as hitting,
biting, pushing, shoving, poking, pinching, or grabbing.
Inappropriate verbal conduct or behavior that may constitute harassment of any kind.
Repeated or extreme inappropriate verbal conduct likely to disrupt the educational environment,
particularly when others are talking (i.e.:, lecture by teacher, response by other student,
presentation by visitor) or during any time during the school day.
Bullying: continual verbal or physical harassment
Bringing inappropriate objects to school (i.e.: toy guns, weapons)
Throwing any object, particularly ones likely to cause harm or damage to person or property.
Intimidating or inciting other students to act inappropriately or to disobey the teacher, staff, school
or class rules, without limitation.
A repeated pattern of loud, obnoxious or outrageous behavior that interferes with the classroom
learning environment.
Disruption and intimidation caused by gang or group symbols, gestures or posturing.
Franklin Elementary
Referral Slip
Student Name:_________________________________
Date:_______________ Teacher:__________________
Referred by: ______________________
Willful Disobedience
Disruption of Learning
Pushing, Kicking or hitting
Bullying
Profanity
Disrespectful Behavior
Other :________________
Incident information:
Further Actions:
Conference
Behavior Contract
Referral Number: ____
Staff Member Signature:_____________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________
Comments:
White: Parent
Yellow: Teacher
Pink: Office
Date______________________
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Making it Right Plan
1. What did you do?
Be specific. Explain what you did. Start with “I.” Tell me later about what the other
students did.
2. What was wrong with that behavior?
Whom did you hurt? How do you know you hurt this person? What rule did you break?
How did you make others feel?
3. What problem were you trying to solve?
Did you want something? Did you want to be left alone? Were you trying to have fun?
Were you mad?
4. Next time you have this problem, how will you solve it without
hurting anyone or breaking any rules?
List three ways you could solve the problem using S.T.A.R. behavior. How can you make
this right?
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FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEHAVIOR CONTRACT
I,
behavior at school (student goals):
, will do the following to improve my
1. (student writes proactive goal statement below)
2. I will follow classroom/campus rules as not to be disruptive in class or on the playground.
3. I will demonstrate S.T.A.R. behavior.
I understand that if I violate these items a new contract will be put in place, further consequences
will occur and my parents will be contacted. Upon repeated offense, I will be considered for
further disciplinary action including possible suspension from school.
I also understand that at the end of ______ successful weeks following the goals created above, I
will take part in a celebration with administration, and this contract will be destroyed.
Contract Celebration Date:______________
Student Signature
Date
Franklin Staff Signature
Date
Parent Signature
Date
Principal Signature
Date
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The Leader in Me
Dear Franklin Eagles,
Franklin Elementary is using the Leader in Me Program as an introduction to personal
leadership. We believe that all students have the capacity to lead in their own lives and
affect those around them by making positive choices. The Leader in Me provides
students with habits and activities to help them learn practical character and life skills
that will lead to positive choices.
As a part of our school culture, students will not only learn how to be S.T.A.R. students,
but throughout the year, they will be taught the 7 Habits. As students learn these
habits, we will also teach families about these habits. Our goal is to continue to foster a
positive Franklin culture, develop student leaders and help students become
responsible, accountable and demonstrate mutual respect for one another.
We will learn about the 7 Habits together:
1. Be Proactive: I am in charge of me. I am a responsible person. I take initiative.
I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong
actions. I do the right thing even when no one is looking.
2. Begin with the End in Mind: I plan ahead and set goals. I am an important
part of my classroom. I look for ways to contribute to my class and school.
3. Put First Things First: I spend my time on the things that are most important. I
say “no” to things that I should not do. I make a schedule and follow my plan.
4. Think Win-Win: I think about what I want and balance that with the consideration
for what others want. I look for solutions where everybody wins.
5. Seek First to Understand and Then Be Understood: I listen to other people’s
ideas and feelings and I try to see things from their point of view. I am confident
in voicing my ideas, too.
6. Synergize: I know that by working together, we can create better solutions than
any one of us can alone.
7. Sharpen the Saw: I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting
sleep. I learn in many different places, I spend time with my family and I help
others. I live a balanced life.
We look forward to this adventure with you!
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Bus Conduct Policy
Lake Washington School District’s school bus conduct policy and rules are in accordance with
Washington State WAC’s and RCW’s, all of which will be enforced whether or not they are
included in the following regulations. These regulations are designed to assure every student safe
transportation to and from school and school sponsored activities. Violation of these rules may
be sufficient reason to discontinue bus-riding privileges for the student involved, and in certain
cases could cause suspension from school. The bus driver has authority and responsibility for the
behavior of passengers using school district transportation. Teachers, coaches, other certified
staff members, or chaperones assigned to accompany students on buses have primary
responsibility for the behavior of students in charge. However, the bus driver shall have final
authority and responsibility.
Safety Rules and Regulations for Riding a School Bus
 Cooperate and obey the driver at all times.
 Be courteous, use no profane language-spoken, written, or gestured.
 Students must ride their regularly assigned buses at all times unless written
permission has been granted by the school office.
 Each student may be assigned a seat in which they must be seated at all times.
 Food or beverage must not be consumed on the bus except by permission of the
driver.
 Tobacco, alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances and paraphernalia are prohibited.
 Objects that are dangerous or that may cause injury to another person are strictly
prohibited from being brought on the school bus. Please see RCW9.41.250 for
definition.
 Windows may be opened 6 inches. However, the driver may require the windows be
closed at his/her discretion.
 Students must keep their head, hands, feet, and belongings inside the bus at all times.
 Animals (except official service dogs) are prohibited from being transported on the
bus.
 Belongings of students must be kept out of the aisle.
 Students must be seated and remain seated while the bus is starting, stopping, or
otherwise in motion.
 Students must enter and exit the bus safely, crossing only in front of the bus and only
with the consent of the driver.
Rules of Conduct at the Bus Stop
Students should not stand or play on the roadway while waiting for the bus.
Students should arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled bus time.
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Students should wait to board the bus in an orderly manner.
Students should respect private property while waiting for the bus.
Lake Washington School District policy specific to human dignity, harassment, and sexual
harassment apply when students are awaiting the arrival of the school bus.
Supervision of elementary students at the bus stop is the responsibility of parents.
Penalties for Conduct at the Bus Stop
All school and district rules for student conduct apply at bus stops, on the bus, and on the way to
and from school. Violations will be subject to school consequences, including detention,
suspension and /or expulsion.
Penalties for Infractions of Established Bus Rules
Student misconduct on the bus or at the bus stop is sufficient reason to discontinue bus
transportation privileges to those students involved. Infractions accumulate for the duration of
the school year and may include any combination of the following:
 1st Infraction-Warning or detention. A bus riding suspension may occur if the incident is
considered a serious offense*. Procedure: A meeting may be called with the driver,
school administration, and parents/guardian to discuss the incident and determine
corrective measures. If the incident presents immediate danger to the student or others,
assigned seating, alternative transportation and/or suspension may be possible.
 Repeat Infractions- Warning or detention. A conference with parent/guardian and/or bus
driver will be held. A bus riding suspension may occur if the incident is considered a
serious offense*. Procedure: A meeting with the driver and/or school administration,
special education services, and parents/guardian will be held. The IEP may be reviewed
and updated. Suspension of transportation services, change of bus route, assignment of a
monitor, alternative transportation, and counseling may be considered as action required.
*Serious Offense: May result in immediate suspension of bus-riding privileges for the balance of
the school year. (Weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, harassment/bullying, or fighting while on the
bus or at the bus stop are serious infractions.)
Suspension will begin at the beginning of the next school day after the misconduct has occurred.
In other words, the student transported to school may be returned his/her regular stop. Students
may resume their bus riding privileges as soon as all disciplinary obligations have been met.
Appeal Procedure
Parents/guardians of student who wish to appeal a bus suspension may submit a request to the
school administration.
Kindergarten Bus Drop Off Procedure
A parent/guardian MUST be present when the AM kindergarten bus drops off students. If a parent is not
present, the child will be taken back to the school office and will need to be picked up there. It is not a
requirement that parents are present during the PM drop off.
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Emergency Evacuations
Every child who rides a school bus should know what to do if it ever becomes necessary to evacuate the
bus quickly and safely.
Usually students remain on the bus during an emergency; however, two situations do require the
bus to be evacuated:
Fire or Danger of Fire
A bus should be stopped and evacuated immediately if the engine or any portion of the bus is on fire.
Passengers should move a distance of 100 feet or more from the bus and remain there until the driver of
the bus has determined that no danger remains. Being near an existing fire and unable to move the bus
away, or near the presence of gasoline or other combustible materials should be considered as “danger
of fire,” and students should be evacuated.
Unsafe Position
In the event a bus is stopped due to an accident, mechanical failure, or road conditions, it must be
determined, immediately, whether it is safer for passengers to remain in the bus or to evacuate. The bus
must be evacuated if the final stopping point is in the path of a train or adjacent to any railroad tracks.
Emergency Exit Procedures
In compliance with WAC 392-145-040
One emergency evacuation drill shall be held within the first six weeks of the school each semester. The
first exit drill shall be followed by at least one verbal review of the emergency exit drill prior to the second
exit drill. Only those passengers whose participation in an exit drill poses substantial difficulty to
themselves or to other passengers shall be excused and/or excluded from exit drill participation.
Passengers who are excluded from such participation shall receive oral instruction in bus safety and exit
drills at least three times during the school year.
WAC 392-145-045 Emergency Drills
1. Emergency drills conducted pursuant to WAC 392-145-040 shall:
 Make allowance for individual differences in exiting the emergency door
 Provide instruction to helpers that they should offer a helping hand palm up and grasp a
student’s hand or arm
Students should also be taught to remember that most accidents are preventable, regardless of
who may be at fault, and that proper behavior and good conduct on the bus is the best way to
assist the driver in the safe performances of his/her duties.
Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, and Roller Blades
A Bicycle Permission Form is available in the office. Parents are required to complete a permission form
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for 4th – 5 grade students riding bicycles to school. Students in 1st - 3rd grades are asked to leave
bicycles at home. All riders are required to wear helmets and lock their bikes in the bike rack. Bicycles
are to be walked on and off the school ground. Because of safety and liability concerns, the district does
NOT allow skateboards, scooters, or roller blades on school grounds; therefore students are asked to
leave these at home.
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Safety Patrol
Please cooperate with our hard-working safety patrol. They are on duty from 8:40 AM until 9:00 AM and
from 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM each day. Safety Patrol help students safely cross the streets and help direct
drop-off/pick-up traffic.
Dress Code Policy
Student attire must be safe, appropriate and not disruptive to school operations and the learning
atmosphere. Student’s dress shall be conducive to the educational environment. A health or safety
hazard shall not be presented by the student’s dress or appearance; damage to school property shall not
result from the student’s dress. The student’s dress or appearance shall not create material and
substantial disruption of the educational process at school (student dress shall not be gang-related, nor
may it promote illegal activity or activity that violates school regulations, racism, prejudice and ideas
inappropriate for elementary students).
Examples of dress expectations include, but not limited to, the following:
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Appropriate elementary school clothing
Shoes should be appropriate for physical education activities and playground activities. Opentoed shoes are dangerous during such activities and are, therefore, inappropriate to wear at
school. Roller shoes must have the wheels removed on school campus.
Clothing and other personal belongings should be appropriate for elementary children. Clothing
and personal belongings displaying designs, pictures, slogans, or insignia pertaining to sex,
drugs, alcohol, tobacco, offensive language, violence or gang-related affiliations (including rags,
sagging, tag or street names) are considered inappropriate wear at Ben Franklin Elementary.
Shorts and skirts need to be beyond the fingertip length of the child wearing them, when the child
is standing with arms at the side.
Shirts and tops must extend to the waistline with no midriff exposed. We ask that tank tops be
reserved for summer vacation wear instead of school wear. Girls may wear sleeveless tops but
not thin-strapped tops.
School appropriate hats can be worn on the playground. Hats may not interfere with the learning
environment of the classroom. If hats are impeding the learning environment, staff members
have the authority to ask for their removal. Hats must be worn in the manner in which the
manufacturer intended, (i.e., visors worn in the front to shield the eyes from the sun). Bandanas
are not allowed. Hoodies must be used outdoors only.
If a student dresses inappropriately for school, any staff member may require the student to change
clothes and/or surrender the item or be sent home.
Lost and Found
Franklin has a Lost and Found located in room 130 (formerly the computer lab and Pull-Out Quest room).
Items found during the day will be placed in this location. At the end of each month, all Lost and
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Found items will be donated to a local charity. It is very important for families to check for missing
items more regularly.
Family Tips: Please put student name in clothing items such as Jackets, sweatshirts, hats and mittens.
Make sure students bring home the items they went to school with. Check the lost and found prior to the
end of each month.
Personal Electronics
Cell Phones: Cell Phones are allowed at school but must remain OFF and in student backpacks during
the school day (8:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
eReader: Authorized use of eReaders (such as Kindles and Nooks) is allowed in the classroom upon
teacher approval. A Release of Liability Form must be signed prior to eReader usage at school.
All other personal electronic devices are not allowed on campus or on school buses unless authorized by
a staff member. We believe in preparing students for the technological world, therefore all students will
have access to Netbooks and desktop computers during the school day.
Franklin Communication Guide
Franklin believes in the true collaboration of families, students and staff members. In order to
ensure civil communication, we have created some guidelines on how to best support our
students collaboratively.
Civility plays a vital role in keeping our school functioning in the most optimal way possible.
ci·vil·i·ty - Noun
1. courtesy; politeness
2. a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities
French: courtoisie
Russian: вежливость
Spanish: cortesía
Indonesian: kesopanan
At Ben Franklin Elementary, we believe that practicing civil behavior helps create a positive and
successful learning environment. As adults we are role models for our students. We have the
opportunity to model these key tenants of civility – thereby championing the kind of responsible,
considerate, and positive behavior we hope to instill in children. We do this by agreeing to the
following:
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As an adult member of the Franklin community, I strive to create an atmosphere of
respect as I:
Share Responsibility for Franklin
 I take ownership for the school’s success by helping Franklin to be a safe place to learn,
work, and volunteer by acting as a considerate team member while adhering to the
school’s policies and procedures.
Honor the Professional
 I demonstrate trust and confidence in the professional expertise of all staff members and
acknowledge the various parenting and teaching styles within our community, believing
everyone operates with the best intentions.
Collaborate with One Another
 I will share ownership of problems by not shifting responsibility or blame, but rather by
working collaboratively to resolve issues through respectful interactions and appropriate
behavior.
Use Positive Communication
 I respect the dignity, diversity, and well-being of all adults and students by making sure
to think first and act second, being respectful through tone of voice, choice of words, and
body language, and by directing my question to the source. I communicate respectfully
through email, on the phone and in person.
We look forward to working as a community to positively influence our children and generations
to come.
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Lake Washington School District
Mission
Each student will graduate prepared to lead a rewarding, responsible life as
a contributing member of our community and greater society.
Vision
Every Student Future Ready:
Prepared for College
Prepared for the Global Workplace
Prepared for Personal Success
Student Profile*
The knowledge, skills, and attributes that every student needs to be
Future Ready.
*The Lake Washington School District detailed Student Profile can be found online at:
http://www.lwsd.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/About-Us/Student-Profile.pdf
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Lake Washington School District Policies on Behavior
Lake Washington School District
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavioral Expectations of Students
Students in our schools generally exhibit positive behavior. We believe that student development
occurs best within an atmosphere of mutual respect, and therefore any behavior that undermines
this respect cannot be allowed. Teachers, administrators, and staff will not tolerate any behavior
that materially interferes with or is detrimental to the orderly operation of school, schoolsponsored activities or any other aspect of the educational process. School jurisdiction and
authority include student conduct to and from school, at school, at bus stops, on busses, and at
any school sponsored activity. Also included in the school’s jurisdiction is any off-campus
student speech or activity which school authorities have reason to believe will interfere with the
work of the school or impinge on the rights of other students or staff at school. Such acts,
including but not limited to those listed in this handbook, shall be subject to discipline, including
possible suspension and/or expulsion from school, and /or referral to law enforcement
authorities.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
We believe for every right there is a responsibility. This responsibility includes the freedom to
exercise your rights in a manner that is not offensive to the recipient. We trust students will
respectfully accept and adhere to the following:
Rights
 Students have the right to a safe environment free from intimidation, sexual harassment,
and assault.
 Students have the right to a productive learning environment.
 Students have the right to clean and safe classrooms, hallways and lunchroom.
 Students have the right to safe passage to and from school and while on campus.
 Students have the right to expect staff to help solve their problems.
 Students have the right to engage in the grievance process.
 Students have the right to remain anonymous when reporting a violation of school rules.
 Students have the right to engage in respectful speech that expresses their thoughts and
opinions as long as it is not disruptive to the educational environment.
 Students have the right to actively participate in a problem-solving process in order to
facilitate successful closure.
 Students have the right to exercise freedom of expression as part of the instructional
process. However, this freedom is subject to reasonable regulation and may not be used
to disrupt the educational environment or interfere with the rights of others.
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Responsibilities
 Students are responsible for their own behavior.
 Students are responsible for respecting school property and personal belongings.
 Students are responsible for attending school and all classes daily and on time.
 Students are expected to exhibit conduct which is courteous, cooperative, and
responsible, and which displays regard for the safety and welfare of others, including
students, staff, and substitutes at school and all school related activities.
 Students are responsible for being prepared for class; i.e., bringing appropriate and
necessary materials to class on a daily basis.
 Students are responsible for informing staff of behavior, which may be harmful to an
individual or themselves.
Progressive Discipline
The school encourages progressive discipline to correct undesirable/unacceptable behavior,
attendance, or attitude problems whenever reasonably possible. Progressive discipline is the
process used to correct student behavior problems and teach the student to function in an
acceptable manner.
Progressive discipline attempts to relate the imposed disciplinary action or intervention to the
severity of the offense and the number of times that offense (or accumulated offenses) has
occurred. Students who violate a rule the first time face disciplinary action commensurate with
the violation. Second violations will result in stronger disciplinary action. Repeated violations
may result in severe disciplinary action or suspension. At each intervention step, the intention is
to assist the student in identifying the problem, understanding what new behavior is necessary,
and encouraging him/her to accept responsibility for his/her actions.
The goal of the progressive discipline approach in the Lake Washington School District is to
encourage the students to:
 Correct inappropriate or unacceptable behavior;
 Develop better understanding of the problem and the need for behavior change;
 Accept responsibility for their actions;
 Make the necessary or desirable change in their behavior;
 Provide and opportunity to demonstrate improvements and personal growth, and;
 Plan for and make appropriate choices conducive to school success.
Discipline procedures range from conferencing with students, parents and/or guardians to
suspension and expulsion. Definitions related to these different options include:
Discipline: Any form of corrective action taken other than suspension and expulsion. This may
include community service (CS), exclusion from class during the school day, after school
detention, restitution, assessment/counseling as appropriate.
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Suspension: Denial of right of attendance for a specific amount of time; short-term suspensions
(STS) are for no more than ten consecutive school days; long-term suspensions (LTS) exceed ten
consecutive school days.
Expulsion: Denial of right of attendance for an indefinite amount of time will be used only when
the nature and circumstance reasonably warrant the harshness of expulsion.
Emergency Expulsion (EE): When the student’s presence imposes an immediate and
continuing danger to the student, other students or school personnel, or an immediate and
continuing threat of substantial disruption to the educational process. An emergency expulsion
may be imposed to allow administrators to fully investigate the situation and impose any
appropriate disciplinary or corrective action.
Students who create a disruption of the educational process in violation of our building standards
may be excluded from a classroom for all or any portion of the school day. Students may be
excluded for longer periods if they repeatedly disrupt the learning of other students. Students
who repeatedly violate school policies are a concern, and the frequency with which they violate
school rules is often of equal or greater concern than individual violations. Because of this,
discipline is based on the cumulative effects of these acts.
While administrators normally apply the concept of progressive discipline in working with our
students to bring about changes in inappropriate/unacceptable behavior, there may be situations
where progressive discipline is not appropriate and prudent. In such cases, Lake Washington
School District reserves the right to immediately suspend or expel where exceptional misconduct
is involved (i.e., conduct that is so frequent in nature or as serious in nature in terms of the
disruptive effect upon the operation of the school as to warrant an immediate suspension or
expulsion). This may also apply to students who have committed serious violations or acts in the
community and may pose a threat or disruption to other students at school. A suspension from
school may be appealed. The student will be informed of the process at the time a suspension
occurs. Parents will be notified of the suspension by mail.
Harassment, Bullying Policy
Human Dignity
Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, it is part of our mission to provide a
positive, harmonious environment where diversity is respected and encouraged.
A major aim of education in the Lake Washington School District is the development of a
commitment to the core values of a democratic society. In accordance with that aim, the district
strongly emphasizes a core value of mutual human respect for each person regardless of
individual differences and /or characteristics including for example, but not necessarily limited to
race, gender, age, disability, physical condition, sexual orientation, ethnic group or religion. We
expect this value to be manifested in the daily behaviors of student, staff and volunteers.
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Harassment
All employees and students have the right to work and learn in a non-intimidating environment;
therefore, harassment will not be condoned or tolerated in the district. Harassment of any
employee or student on the basis of individual differences including but not limited to gender,
religion, race, age, ethnic group, disability, physical condition, sexual orientation, or marital
status is a serious violation of district and school policy.
Harassment can take many forms and can include bullying, slurs, comments, rumors, “putdowns”, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments, cartoons, pranks, and/or other verbal or
physical conduct relating to an individual which (1) have the purpose or effect of creating and
intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment; (2) have the purpose or effect
of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or education; (3) have the
purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or
education; or (4) otherwise unreasonably affects an individual’s employment or education
opportunities.
Sexual Harassment is a type of harassment that occurs when the types of verbal and physical
conduct described above are sexual in nature. Conduct is gender-based when it would not occur
but for the sex of the person to whom it is directed. Sexual harassment is defined as verbal,
visual, or physical advances made within the work and school setting and unwelcome by the
person. Sexual harassment exists when: (1) submission to the conduct is, either explicitly or
implicitly, a term or condition of employment or education; or (2) submission to or rejection of
the conduct is used as the basis of an employment or school-related decision affecting such
individual; or (3) the conduct unreasonably interferes with the individual’s job or educational
performance or creates an environment that is intimidating, hostile or offensive.
Harassing conduct includes repeated offensive sexual flirtations, advances or propositions,
continued or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic or degrading verbal comments
about and individual or about his/her appearance, the display of sexually suggestive objects or
pictures, or any offensive or abusive physical contact. Harassment, including sexual harassment,
does not refer to casual conversations or compliments of a socially acceptable nature. It refers to
behavior related to the above definitions which is not welcome, is personally offensive and
which interferes with efficacy or creates uneasiness.
False reports are a violation of this policy to knowingly report false allegations of harassment.
Persons found to knowingly report false allegations would be subject appropriate discipline.
Investigative process Any complaint received will be promptly investigated and the district will
take prompt corrective action where appropriate. A written report of the complaint and
investigation results will be compiled. Results of the investigation will be communicated in
writing to the complainant and the accused within thirty days. Appropriate corrective measures
will be taken no more than thirty days from the written response. This policy and related
procedures and administrative guidelines will be posted and disseminated in each work site and
reviewed with employees and students on an annual basis.
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Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco-Free School
According to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, schools must be totally free of
unlawful drugs or alcohol. No one is allowed to posses, use, solicit, or distribute tobacco, drugs,
or alcohol while at school or while taking part in any school activities.
Weapons Policy
Possessing, using, transferring, or transporting any object that could reasonably be considered a
firearm or dangerous weapon or possessing any exploding item device or substance that would
be capable of producing bodily harm or cause damage to property or disruption of the
educational process is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule is considered serious to the safety
and welfare of both the student who violates it and others in the District and such a disruption to
the educational process, that emergency expulsion will always be immediately enacted. By law,
we are required to notify the local law enforcement agency of a violation of this rule. Also by
law, in the case of possession of a firearm, we are required to expel the student. The duration of
the expulsion will be at least one school year and may be permanent.
Student Searches
Administrators may make general searches of all student desks or storage areas without prior
notice given to students. An individual student, his/her property, and automobiles parked on
campus, may be searched by school district employees if the search is reasonably related to the
discovery of contraband or other evidence of a student’s violation of the law or school rules.
Illegal items or other possessions reasonably determined to be a threat to the safety or security of
others shall be seized by school authorities. Items which are used to disrupt or interfere with the
educational process may be temporarily removed from students’ possession.
Exceptional/Serious Misconduct and Discipline
Any conduct, which materially and substantially interferes with the educational process, is
prohibited. However, the following infractions have been judged so serious in nature and/or so
serious in terms of disruptive effect upon the operation of the school that students may be subject
to an emergency expulsion and/or suspension (short term or long term) for a first time offense.
Because each situation is handled individually, administrators have the discretion to use other
alternative forms of discipline if they so decide. This may include restitution for property
damage or loss, and /or restitution to victims if appropriate. All of the behaviors listed below in
the summary chart are specifically prohibited on school grounds, on school-sponsored
transportation (including authorized school bus stops), at school events off school grounds, or
off-campus if disruptive effects result at school. Law enforcement may be informed
Exceptional/Serious Misconduct and Discipline
Any conduct which materially and substantially interferes with the educational process is
prohibited. However, the following infractions have been judged so serious in nature and/or so
serious in terms of disruptive effect upon the operation of the school(s) that students may be
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subject to an emergency expulsion and/or suspension (short term or long term) for a first time
offense. Because each situation is handled individually, administrators have the discretion to use
other alternative forms of discipline if they so decide. This may include restitution for property
damage or loss, and /or restitution to victims if appropriate. All of the following acts listed below
in the summary chart are specifically prohibited on school grounds, on school-sponsored
transportation (including authorized school bus stops), at school events off school grounds, or
off-campus if such conduct causes disruption at school. Law enforcement may be informed.
Exceptional/Serious Misconduct and Discipline
Any conduct which materially and substantially interferes with the educational process is
prohibited. However, the following infractions have been judged so serious in nature and/or so
serious in terms of disruptive effect upon the operation of the school(s) that students may be
subject to an emergency expulsion and/or suspension (short term or long term) for a first time
offense. Because each situation is handled individually, administrators have the discretion to use
other alternative forms of discipline if they so decide. This may include restitution for property
damage or loss, and /or restitution to victims if appropriate. All of the following acts listed below
in the summary chart are specifically prohibited on school grounds, on school-sponsored
transportation (including authorized school bus stops), at school events off school grounds, or
off-campus if such conduct causes disruption at school. Law enforcement may be informed.
Violation
Definition
Consequence
 required
Short-Term Suspension (STS) Long-Term Suspension (LTS)
Community Service (CS) Expulsion (E)
*subsequent offenses will incur equal or greater consequences
Arson
Lighting a fire, causing any fire to be
started, or setting fire to school property.
This also includes falsely setting off a fire
alarm.
*subsequent offenses will
incur equal or greater
consequences
Emergency Expulsion (EE)
1st Offense*
 EE/LTS
 Police Contact
 Restitution as Appropriate
[False Fire Alarm:
STS/LTS/Police
Contact/Restitution]
Assault
Inflicting physical harm, being physically
violent, using unwanted force, or
1st Offense*
 EE/LTS
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demonstrating immediate intent to inflict
physical harm. This includes sexual assault.
 Police Contact
Dangerous Weapons,
Explosives, and
Other Unsafe Items
The District has a policy of no tolerance for
weapons. Possession, threat to use, or use
of dangerous weapons (or replica weapons)
is prohibited. Dangerous weapon means a
weapon, device, instrument, material, or
substance that is capable of causing serious
bodily injury. This includes knives, BB
guns, paintball guns, air guns, stun gun or
the like that injure a person by electric
shock, charge or impulse, martial arts
weapons, explosives, incapacitating agents,
laser devices, metal knuckles, or any other
item which can inflict or threaten
substantial harm. Principals may preauthorize use of replica weapons or props,
incapable of firing any projectile, in
District-approved plays or school activities.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS
 Police Contact
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
Drugs/Alcohol
Possession, use, or being under the
influence of drugs/alcohol before attending
school, on school grounds, on school
transportation, or during school sponsored
events on or off campus. Includes inhalants,
prescription drugs beyond a daily dose,
prescription medical marijuana (even if the
holder has a valid medical marijuana card),
over-the-counter drugs in quantities or
mixtures that are suspect and capable of
causing serious harm, or any substance
represented as such. Possession of
paraphernalia or any item that can be used
to ingest or conceal drugs or alcohol.
1st Offense
 EE/LTS
 Police Contact
 Drug/Alcohol Assessment:
includes release of
information to
administration and follow
through with assessment
recommendations
Possession
Use
Paraphernalia
LTS may be held in abeyance
and conditionally reduced to
STS/lesser LTS if student
fully complies with above
assessment procedures
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS
 Police Contact
Drugs/Alcohol
Sell
Transfer, sale, sharing, or solicitation of
drugs/alcohol on school grounds, on school
1st Offense*
 EE/LTS
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Buy
Transfer
Firearms
transportation, walking/riding to/from
school, or during school sponsored events
on or off campus. Includes inhalants,
prescription drugs, prescription medical
marijuana (even if the holder has a valid
medical marijuana card), over-the-counter
drugs in quantities or mixtures that are
suspect and capable of causing serious
harm, or any substance represented as such.
 Police Contact
Possession, threat to use, or use of a
firearm. The District has a policy of no
tolerance for firearms.
1st Offense
 EE/E up to one year
 Police Contact
 Conference
2nd Offense
 EE
 Police Contact
 Permanent Expulsion from
LWSD
Harassment,
Intimidation,
Bullying
Illegal Acts
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying
means any intentional electronic, written,
verbal, or physical act, including but not
limited to one shown to be motivated
because of his or her perception of the
victim’s race, color, religion, ancestry,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
or mental, physical, or sensory handicap or
other distinguishing characteristics, when
the intentional electronic, written, verbal, or
physical act: physically harms a student or
damages the student’s property; or
has the effect of substantially interfering
with a student’s education; or is so severe,
persistent, or pervasive that it creates an
intimidating or threatening educational
environment; or
has the effect of substantially disrupting the
orderly operation of the school.
1st Offense
 EE/STS/LTS
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
A student shall not engage in the
1st Offense*
2nd Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS
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commission of any illegal or criminal act
that either results or could foreseeably
result in injury or damage to self, others, or
property.


Sexual Harassment
Harassing conduct includes repeated
offensive sexual flirtations, advances or
propositions, continued or repeated verbal
abuse of a sexual nature, graphic or
degrading verbal comments about an
individual or about his/her appearance, or
any offensive or abusive physical contact
including, offensive jokes, innuendoes,
compliments, cartoons, pranks and/or other
verbal, visual, electronic communications
(e.g. sexting), or physical conduct,
including stalking. Conduct is gender-based
when it would not occur but for the sex of
the person to whom it is directed.
1st Offense*
 Conflict Mediation and/or
EE/STS/LTS/Police Contact
Threats
To express an intent to inflict injury or
cause harm, to intimidate verbally, by use
of hand signs, in writing, or on a computer
or other electronic device. Words or
actions intended to inflict mental or
physical harm are not allowed.
1st Offense
 EE/STS/LTS/Police Contact
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
EE/STS/LTS
Police Contact
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS/Police Contact
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Other Forms of Misconduct and Discipline
Other forms of misconduct including but not limited to those listed below may result in
corrective action ranging from possible suspension, expulsion, restitution, or referral to law
enforcement authorities or other agencies depending on the severity of the offense.
Violation
Definition
Consequence
 required
*subsequent offenses will incur
equal or greater consequences
Academic Dishonesty
Alteration of Records
All forms of cheating, plagiarism and
fabrication, including submitting any work
product that the student misrepresents as his or
her work product for the purpose of fulfilling
any assignment or task required as part of the
student’s course of studies. This includes the
unauthorized use of electronic devices, the use
of unauthorized material or unauthorized
communication of any kind during testing, and
the aiding and abetting of academic dishonesty
of others.
1st Offense*
 Loss of Credit on
Assignment
 Parent Contact
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
1st Offense*
A student who falsifies, alters, destroys a school  EE/STS/LTS/Parent
record or any communication between home and
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school shall be subject to corrective action.
Attendance/Truancy
A student shall not be absent or tardy
from classes without an approved
excuse. Such a student shall be subject
to corrective action or discipline.
 Parent Contact
 Follow Absentee/Tardy
Policy/Becca Referral
Disruptive
Conduct/Behavior
Behavior that materially or substantially
interferes with or is detrimental to the
orderly operation of school, schoolsponsored events, or any other aspect of
the educational process. Includes
behavior or activities occurring offcampus that cause or threaten to cause a
substantial disruption to the educational
process on campus or impinge on the
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS/Police
Contact
 Parent Contact
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
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rights of the students or staff at school
may be subject to discipline.
Dress Code
Student dress shall be conducive to the
educational environment. A health or safety
hazard shall not be presented by the student's
dress or appearance. The student's dress or
appearance shall not create material and
substantial disruption of the educational process
at the school. Student dress shall not be gangrelated, nor may it promote illegal activity or
activity that violates school regulations.
1st Offense*
 Change Clothes/Parent
Contact/EE/STS/LTS
Endangerment of
Others
A student shall not act in a manner that
endangers students, staff, or community
members.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS/Police
Contact
Extortion/Blackmail
& Coercion
A student shall not extort or attempt to
extort any item, information, or money.
1st Offense
 EE/STS/LTS
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS
Fighting
A student shall not engage in or provoke 1st Offense
physical altercation involving anger or
 EE/STS/LTS/Mediation
hostility. This includes instigating a
fight, arranging or contributing to the
2nd Offense
likelihood of a fight developing,
 EE/LTS
including recording and/or distributing
images of the fight.
Forgery
A student shall not engage in copying,
plagiarizing, falsifying
materials/signatures and/or other
information or objects.
Gambling
A student shall not engage in games of
1st Offense
chance which involve the exchange of
 EE/STS
money or other items, or stake or risk
 Confiscation of gambling
money or anything of value on the
items (e.g. cards, dice,
outcome of something involving chance.
etc.)
A student shall not encourage or coerce
1st Offense*
 Parent contact
 EE/STS/LTS
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other students to gamble.
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS
Gang Activity
A student shall not knowingly engage in 1st Offense
gang activity on school grounds. A gang  EE/STS/LTS
is a group of three or more persons with  Police Contact
identifiable leadership which, on an
ongoing basis, regularly conspires and
2nd Offense
acts in concert mainly for criminal
 EE/STS/LTS/E
purposes.
 Police Contact
Hazing
A student shall not participate in or fail
to report known activity that demeans or
abuses any student or members or
potential members of a team or club.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS
Immediate Danger
and Disruption
If a student’s presence poses an
immediate and continuing danger to the
student (including harm to self/suicidal
ideation), other students, school
personnel, or an immediate and
continuing threat of substantial
disruption to the educational process,
that presence is not permitted.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS/Police
Contact/E
 Parent Contact
Interfering with
School Investigation
Misrepresenting, falsely accusing,
concealing evidence, verbally or
physically impeding or interrupting an
investigatory process involving self or
others, or otherwise hindering an
investigation of an infraction or crime
on campus or at a school sponsored
event.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS
Lying
Telling or writing untruths.
1st Offense
 STS
Self-Harm
 Emergency Removal
 Parent Contact
 Police Contact according
to circumstances
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
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2nd Offense
 STS/LTS
Negative Community
Action
Washington State Law provides for the 1st Offense*
implementation of school discipline for  EE/STS/LTS/Police
actions performed outside of school that
Contact
may adversely affect the educational
environment of the school. Examples
include, but are not limited to, acts of
vandalism, theft, assault, drug and
alcohol use and sales, inappropriate
computer/network behavior, harassment
occurring off-campus, including the
inappropriate use of e-mail, texting,
Skype, or other internet or electronic
communications such as to harass or
harm others.
Physical Aggression
A student shall not threaten injury or
1st Offense
attempt to cause physical injury or
 EE/STS/LTS/Police
intentionally behave in such a way as
Contact
could reasonably be expected to cause
physical injury to any person. This
2nd Offense
includes sexual misconduct (i.e.
 EE/LTS/Police Contact
unwanted touching or grabbing of
sexual parts, indecent exposure, or other
inappropriate sexual conduct) and
intentional spitting or hitting.
Prohibited Use of
District Network and
Digital Resources
Prohibited network use by students
includes commercial use, political use,
illegal or indecent use, disruptive use,
and personal entertainment use as
defined in Student Acceptable Use
Procedures (AUP). Any attempt to
defeat or bypass the district’s Internet
filter or conceal Internet activity (e.g.
proxies, https, special ports,
modifications to district browser
settings, and any other techniques
designed to evade filtering or enable the
publication of inappropriate content) is
1st Offense*
 Warning/revocation of
network
and computer privileges/
restitution/EE/STS/LTS/Pol
ice Contact
 Parent Contact
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also prohibited.
Theft
A student shall not steal, be involved in
stealing, possess without permission,
and/or sell with knowledge of or reason
to know of stolen property.
1st Offense
 EE/STS/LTS/Police
Contact
 Restitution for school
property
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS/Police Contact
 Restitution for school
property
A student shall not possess, use, or
distribute any tobacco product, or
chemicals, devices, or any other tobacco
product that has the same flavor or
physical effect of nicotine substances.
1st Offense
 Diversion
 If student does not attend
Diversion, then STS
Trespass/Loitering/
Unauthorized
Entrance
A student shall not enter or be present
on school property without permission.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS
Unauthorized Use of
Cell Phones or other
Electronic Devices
During Class Time
Cell phones and other personal
electronic devices must be turned off
and may not be used in classrooms
without teacher authorization.
Unauthorized Use of
Equipment
Computers and other equipment shall
not be used in classrooms without
teacher authorization. Photographs,
video, and audiotapes may not be
published without permission.
Inappropriate materials or websites may
not be accessed or displayed.
1st Offense*
 Confiscation for the day
 STS/LTS
 Restriction of tech
privileges
Vandalism
Destruction, damaging, or defacing of
school or personal property is not
allowed. This includes tampering with
1st Offense
 EE/STS/LTS/Police
Tobacco
2nd Offense
 STS
1st Offense
 Confiscation for the day
2nd Offense*
 Confiscation; device
returned only to
parent/guardian
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equipment or supplies or displacing
property.
Vulgar or Lewd
Conduct/Profanity
Willful
Disobedience/Disrespect
Contact/Restitution/CS/E
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS/Police
Contact/Restitution/E
Any lewd, indecent, vulgar, profane, or
obscene act or expression is prohibited.
This includes swearing, spitting, and
obscene gestures, photographs, and
drawings, including electronic
communication.
1st Offense
 EE/STS/LTS
Failure to follow reasonable requests
and directions of school staff or acting
in a disrespectful manner.
1st Offense*
 EE/STS/LTS
OR
Possible lesser corrective
action based on particular
facts and circumstances.
2nd Offense
 EE/LTS
Computer and Internet Code of Conduct
The Lake Washington School District provides a wide range of computer resources to its
students and staff for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the District. As
users of District computers, students are expected to review and understand Appropriate Use
Procedures.
1. Protect your logon information from others. Do not use others’ passwords.
2. Exercise good judgment.
3. Respect district property and be responsible in the use of the equipment. Do not destroy,
modify or abuse the hardware or software in any way.
4. Do not delete or add software or peripheral equipment to district computers without
permission.
5. Do not use district computers for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate or indecent
purposes.
6. Do not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate
material.
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7. Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hate, harassing or obscene mail, text or images,
libelous, scandalous or discriminatory remarks, or demonstrate other antisocial behaviors.
Such communications may be subject to school discipline, legal action, and/or police
contact.
8. District computers may not be used to interfere or disrupt other users, services or
equipment, including distribution of unsolicited advertising (spam), propagation of
viruses and distribution of large quantities of information (chain letters, network games
or broadcasting messages).
9. Do not assume that because something is on the Internet that you can copy it.
10. Do not use district computers for commercial or political activity.
Technology Code of Conduct
1. Students are expected to follow the Internet Code of Conduct and the Computer User
Agreement and Release Form.
2. Library and computers labs will be used for school use only.*
3. Students are expected to leave games and other applications at home.*
4. Computer labs will only be used when staff member is present.*
5. Students will leave food and beverages outside the computer lab at all times.
6. Students will clean up computer desktop (close all windows) upon leaving.*
7. Monitor positions are not to be changed.*
8. Students will not close screens, clear desktops, or turn off computers when teachers
approach them.*
9. Students will not disturb other computer users.*
10. Students will not remove applications from the Hard Drive.**
11. Students will not install or download any personal software, peripheral, or hardware.***
12. Students will not vandalize or steal school equipment.***
13. Students will not alter internal components of the computers.***
* Warning – may be asked to leave lab for remainder of day
** Removal from lab and loss of computer privileges for one week
*** Removal from computers for one month and parent conference
****Removal from computers for remainder of the year and parent conference
Offenses are cumulative for the school year. Consequences are guidelines. Teacher, staff and
administrators will use discretion to ultimately determine the consequences.
Guidelines for Personal Student Web Sites Housed on Private Servers
The district has established the following guidelines for students who choose to create personal
websites on private servers.
1. Students must have a thorough understanding of the rules, terms and conditions
established by the host provider especially as it relates to content and language. If these
conditions are not posted on the host site, an email should be sent requesting them.
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2. These sites need to be closely monitored by the site initiator and /or manager (webmaster)
to ensure that everyone contributing to the site follows the rules, terms, and conditions
established by the Internet Service Provider.
3. School names, mascots, colors, and the school or school district’s website designs are
legal trademarks of the school and district and cannot be used without express
permission.
4. These websites need to be clearly identified as personal websites that are not associated
with Lake Washington School District or an individual school.
5. If material posted to a website is illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, disruptive, or
harassing to other student or staff and/or the educational process, the District may contact
the Internet Service Provider and website initiator/manager (webmaster) to ensure
appropriate and legal expression. Legal and /or disciplinary action may also be taken by
the District in appropriate case to prevent further abuses. Student webmasters or
contributors may be disciplined by school authorities for authorizing such material either
themselves or jointly with others, for aiding and abetting others to publish such material,
or by knowingly permitting such material to be posted or to remain posted on the website
without taking timely and adequate steps to prevent or remove the material.
Appropriate consequences for violating this policy are specified in this student code of conduct.
Family Rights and Privacy Act
The Lake Washington School district is required to protect families from unauthorized release of
certain information about its students. However, directory information may be release without
permission of parents unless parents register their objection prior to October 1.
Directory information is routinely used by the school district in news releases, school event
programs, and student directories. Such information is also released for the purposes of
providing educational, scholarship, vocational/occupational, and/or military information (or to
the new media or law enforcement). This information will not be released for commercial
purposes.
Enrollment/Variances
Students in Washington State may apply for an enrollment variance to attend a school in a
different school district (out of district variance) or to another school in the Lake Washington
School District (in-district variance).
Variances are accepted in a space available basis. Refer to the school district website,
www.lwsd.org/parents/studentregistration for timelines and processes.
School and District Events
For high school, junior high and evening events, students must be accompanied by an adult. All
school conduct regulations remain in effect at school and district events, and apply to visitors at
other schools. Students will be accountable at their home school for violations that occur at
other district schools, or at school sponsored events.
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