STUDENT HANDBOOK

2014-2015

GATES High School

New Pathways

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GATES HIGH SCHOOL 813 132ND Street South

Tacoma, Washington 98444-3532 Phone Number (253) 298-4000 / Fax Number (253) 298-4015

FRANKLIN PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SUPERINTENDENT: Cole Roberts, President Dr. Frank Hewins Mary Sherman, Board Member Mark Baumgarten, Board Member John Harstad, Vice President ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Doug Carlson , Board Member Lance Goodpastor

GATES HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE STAFF

Principal, Director of ALE .......................................................................................................... Valinda Jones

Assistant Principal ...................................................................................................................... Justin Nolan

Counselor ............................................................................................................................ Elizabeth Meyer

Office Manager.......................................................................................................................... Chris Money

Data Coordinator/Attendance .................................................................................................. Bonnie Bradley

GATES HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY & STAFF

Art.. ................................................................................................................................... Angela Budinger

Community Based Learning ........................................................................................................Mike Whalen

Language Arts/Writing ........................................................................................................... Amy Wingerter

Language Arts/Social Studies ............................................................................................... Chimere Hackney

Reading Specialist .............................................................................................................. Rosita Castellano

Mathematics ............................................................................................................................. Kathy Edder

Mathematics ........................................................................................................................... Alice McMillen

Science ................................................................................................................................. Patrick Calcote

Social Studies ........................................................................................................................... Michele Rupe

Special Education ................................................................................................................. James Fohrman

Teen Parent/Family & Consumer Sciences ................................................................................. Robyn Arrigoni

Para-Educator ............................................................................................................................ Katie Harris

Para-Educator .......................................................................................................................... Rory McLean

Para-Educator………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Katie Preciado Para-Educator Intervention Specialist ......................................................................................... Melanie Grant

Chief Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... Rick Huggler

Math Support/Health & Fitness……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Bruce Miller

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TABLE OF CONTENTS GATES Staff .............................................................................................................................................. 2

FPSD Mission Statement and Beliefs ............................................................................................................ 5

GATES High School Beliefs .......................................................................................................................... 5

Accidents .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Assemblies ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Attendance ............................................................................................................................................ 6-8

Regulations..................................................................................................................................... 6

Procedures .................................................................................................................................. 6-7

Violations ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Early Dismissal ................................................................................................................................ 7

Late Arrival ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Scheduled Late Arrival/Early Dismissal ............................................................................................... 7

Planned absence .......................................................................................................................... 7-8

Make-Up Work ................................................................................................................................ 8

Automobile and Parking Regulations ............................................................................................................ 8

Computer Lab Rules and Privileges .............................................................................................................. 8

Disruptive Objects ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Displays of Affection .................................................................................................................................. 9

Eighteen Year-Old Students ........................................................................................................................ 9

Emergency School Closure .......................................................................................................................... 9

1 and 2 Hour Late Schedules ............................................................................................................ 9

Emergency Broadcast Stations .......................................................................................................... 9

Fines and Bills ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Fire/Emergency/Disaster Procedures .......................................................................................................... 10

Fire Extinguishers and Alarms ................................................................................................................... 10

Grading .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 10

Honor Roll .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Online Grades ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Testing Program for Colleges/Universities ................................................................................................... 11

Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Student Grading ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Identification Cards.................................................................................................................................. 11

Lost and Found ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Lunch Room Rules ................................................................................................................................... 12

Medication .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Progress and Performance ........................................................................................................................ 12

Records………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..12-13

Signs and Posters .................................................................................................................................... 13

Skateboards and Scooters ........................................................................................................................ 13

Gates Success Academy ...................................................................................................................... 13-14

FPSD POLICY 3241P………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Additional Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Student Photographs ............................................................................................................................... 15

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Student Searches .................................................................................................................................... 15

Telephone Use ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Valuables ................................................................................................................................................ 16

Visitors on Campus .................................................................................................................................. 16

Constitution of the GATES Associated Student Body .................................................................................... 16

FPSD Policy 2410: H.S. Graduation Requirements................................................................................... 16-18

Request to Restrict Release of Information ................................................................................................. 19

DAILY SCHEDULE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday & Thursday

1st 8:30 - 9:25 1st 8:30 - 9:25

2nd 9:30 - 10:25 2nd 9:30 - 10:25

Check & Connect 10:30 - 10:50 3rd 10:30 - 11:25

3rd 10:55 - 11:50 Check & Connect 11:30 - 11:50

Lunch 11:50 - 12:10 Lunch 11:50 - 12:10

4th 12:15 - 1:10 1:15 Bus Departs 4th 12:15 - 1:10

5th 1:15 - 2:10 2:15 Bus Departs 5th 1:15 - 2:10

Early Release Wednesday

1st 8:30 - 9:10

2nd 9:15 - 9:55

3rd 10:00 - 10:40

4th 10:45 - 11:25

Lunch 11:25 - 11:55 11:45 Bus Departs

5th 12:00 - 12:40 12:45 Bus Departs

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IN THE EVENT THAT AN ISSUE IS NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS HANDBOOK, THE

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL

WILL BE FOLLOWED. GATES High School is the home of the Gators. This is a five day per week program where students attend from 8:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m., with district transportation available. GATES has a limit of 160 students enrolled at any one time. Class sizes range from 8 students to 1 teacher to 18 to 1. Classes are designed to provide more individualized attention for students. The materials used are the same as at the other high schools, and the teachers are highly qualified but also specially trained to help students who may be struggling academically or need a smaller learning environment. Students

who attend GATES or New Pathways must meet the same graduation requirements and are eligible to play sports or attend activities at their home high school. (Grades 9-12) New Pathways School is a school for students who are more individually motivated; they should read at grade level and be able to provide their own transportation. Students who enjoy New Pathways like the one-room school house feel and the unique combination of contract-based and direct instruction. New Pathways students attend between 5 and 20 hours per week on site, with required outside homework, and may also attend Running Start or elective classes at either

high school. (Grade 9-12) New Pathways is located on 96th & Waller Road.

This handbook informs you about areas that affect you. If, after you have read the material, you still have questions, feel free to contact a staff member at GATES High School. We are here to serve you and pledge to offer you all possible assistance.

All courses and activities at GATES High School and New Pathways conform to Washington State anti-sex discrimination regulations and federal Title IX requirements. All courses and activities are open to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION AND BELIEF STATEMENT Core Business Statement The core business of Franklin Pierce Schools is to engage all students in rigorous, relevant, high quality work. FPSD Mission Statement To provide students an engaging educational environment, built upon proven academics and high standards, resulting in successful and contributing citizens. We Believe

Every student can learn to think, reason, and achieve at high levels. Every student can learn more every day. Every student has potential for educational and economic success beyond high school. Every teacher is a “Leader of Learning” whose primary job is to engage students in meaningful experiences that

result in desired learning. Our ability to build positive relationships with students contributes to learning. Every school principal is “Leader of Leaders” Every staff member has the responsibility to support the core business.

GATES High School Beliefs: -Build partnerships among students, staff, families, and community. -Focus on the positive to create an environment where students feel secure to be who they are while respecting the individuality of others. -Offer a safe, small learning environment that provides resources to meet individual student needs. -Increase student achievement by providing meaning and engaging work. -Encourage students to take responsibility for their lives and to formulate educational plans that direct them toward success during and after high school.

ACCIDENTS Any accident in a school building, on school grounds, at practice sessions or at any athletic event sponsored by the school must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the school office. The appropriate accident report form must

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be completed by the supervising staff member and turned into the office manager. During school hours, students involved in an accident are expected to report to the health room for evaluation.

ASSEMBLIES Assemblies are scheduled as a part of the total school program to be attended by all students, and as such are designed to be educational and supportive of the educational program. They provide one of the few opportunities in school to learn

formal audience behaviors. All students will sit in the benches provided in the gym. Students will not be allowed to stand or sit in aisles or pathways because of fire regulations. Assemblies will be held at regularly scheduled times during the school year. On these days an activity schedule will be

published to provide an assembly agenda and time period. On assembly days, students are expected to: 1. Report directly to class and then to the assembly, as directed by the classroom teacher. 2. Sit in the proper section. 3. Listen considerately and attentively to speakers. 4. Participate in the manner requested

5. Remain in seats unless requested to participate in assembly.

ATTENDANCE

1.0 The primary responsibility for school attendance rests with students and their parents. The school’s responsibility is to join with the parents in teaching students the value and importance of regular attendance. Through the combined efforts of parents and the school staff, it is intended that students will develop constructive attendance habits and

attitudes. 2.0 Regular and punctual daily attendance is required in accordance with state law and this policy. The Board of Directors

and the Franklin Pierce School District staff believe that regular attendance has a positive effect on student learning and achievement.

3.0 Students are required to attend all scheduled classes unless officially excused. 3.1 All absences shall require a notification from the parent or guardian. 3.2 Mastery of course content and instructional objectives through participation in class activities and

student/teacher interaction are of paramount importance for success at school. 3.3 Teachers shall establish and communicate their grading system to the students, including the extent to which

absenteeism or tardiness reduces course grades. 4.0 Schools shall establish appropriate reward incentives for good attendance. 5.0 Schools shall provide for firm, fair and consistent administration of consequences for non-attendance.

Procedures:

ABSENCE GATES High School will accept parent/guardian phone calls for student absences. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who contact the school by phone on the day(s) of their student's absence will not be

required to submit a note upon their student's return to school. If parent(s)/guardian(s) write a note to notify the school of their student's absence(s), this note should be submitted

on the day of the student's return to school to have the absence not classified as unexcused/truant absence. Students who submit late notes will have their absence(s) classified as unexcused/truant. (Students may not write their own notes unless they have received approval from a parent/guardian and/or administrator.)

Notes must contain the date(s) of absence, reason for absence, signature of the parent/guardian and a telephone number where the parent/guardian can be contacted.

GATES High School will classify all absences as either Absent, or Unexcused/Truant, make-up work will be provided at the request of the student or parent/guardian for absences. No make-up work will be supplied for unexcused/truant absences.

Excused absences include bereavement, documented illness/injury, pre-arranged or school-related absences, family emergencies, suspensions/expulsions, court appearances, and religious observances.

Absences due to oversleeping, alarm clock problems, traffic, car trouble, or being unaware of the school schedule will be considered unexcused.

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Parents are asked to phone the school (298-4000) between 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. when a student is absent. If the school does not receive a call from a parent when a student is absent attendance personnel will attempt to phone a parent or guardian.

Five (5) consecutive absences, due to illness, must be excused with a doctor’s note. 6 or more absences from any class may result in withdrawal from program

TARDY All students who arrive late to GATES High School are to check into the Attendance Office first. The office will

classify the absence and issue the student an admit slip to present to their teacher. Students who exhibit a pattern of tardiness (6-10 tardies) will be subject to school discipline, including, but not

limited to Lunch Intervention, After School Intervention, phone call to parent, parent conference, attendance contract, skills class, and/or short-term suspension.

A continued pattern of tardiness, truancy, and/or absence may result in short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or withdrawal.

EARLY DISMISSAL If a student has to leave school prior to the end of the school day, he/she is to check into the main office to get an early

dismissal form. The student should bring a written and signed request from home stating the reason for the early dismissal. If the student does not have a note, personnel in the office will attempt to contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) before a student will be released from school. If contact is impossible, and the decision is made by an administrator that it is in the best interest of the student to allow him/her to leave school, the student will be responsible to see that a parent/guardian contacts the school prior to their return to verify knowledge of their absence. Students leaving campus without approval from the main office will be considered unexcused/truant, regardless of the circumstances.

LATE ARRIVAL Students arriving to school late are required to check into the office prior to reporting to class. A note of verification is required. Notes must contain the reason for the late arrival, signature of the parent or guardian, date, and a telephone number where the parent or guardian may be reached. Students arriving late are to report directly to the office for a pass to class.

SCHEDULED LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY DISMISSAL Students who are needed by their parents or employer during school hours on a regular basis can apply for a permanent late arrival or early dismissal. This privilege is permitted to those students who are progressing satisfactorily toward graduation and who have a parent permission slip on file in the attendance office. Students who abuse this privilege by loitering around campus will have it revoked. Students requesting a permanent late arrival or early dismissal can get the permission slip from the office. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of schedule changes that will change their arrival time on campus. Students are not to be on campus until their first class begins and/or must leave after their last class dismisses.

PLANNED ABSENCE GATES High School strongly discourages students from taking extended vacations during the term or leaving school prior to the normal closing date. Students missing class lose essential instruction and place increased demands on classroom teachers in the areas of record keeping and administering make-up work. During the planning for a pre-arranged absence, parents and students should understand that teachers cannot possibly, in all cases, pre-teach the lessons nor provide make-up assignments to cover all the material that will be missed. However, occasions arise where extended absences are necessary.

So that students and parents may not be misled and suffer possible disappointment, it must be clearly understood that: 1. A letter of request outlining reasons for the absence, expected duration and departure date, must be written to the

school. 2. A Planned Absence form will be issued from the office to be presented by the student to his/her teachers at least

three days before the absence. 3. Teachers have been asked to outline to the student possible consequences that could result from the extended

absence and alternatives that would help minimize the potential harm to the student’s final grade. An indication of

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willingness on the part of the teacher to assist the student is not to be construed as a promise that the student will receive full credit. The responsibility for completion of all make-up requirements rests with the student.

4. A parent’s signature of approval is required on the absence request form after reading the teacher’s consequences. 5. Final clearance must be completed in the office by returning the Planned Absence form to the Attendance Office with

the parent’s signature. 6. Pre-arranged absences will be classified as an absence (except for school sponsored absences).

MAKE-UP WORK In keeping with our belief that the classroom situation itself and the interaction with the teacher are important aspects of the educational setting of GATES High School, the school reserves the right to require students to make up work and school time lost through an absence. The decision as to what is required for make-up and the time and place of make-up will be the responsibility of the administration, parent and teacher, working in conjunction with the student. Some assignments

missed during an absence may not be able to be made up (i.e. film, discussion, or lab).

The student is responsible for making arrangements with the teacher to complete the required make-up (normally outside of class time) within the given time. The number of days absent plus one day will be allowed for make-up work to be turned in. Make-up should be completed during the one-half hour before school and/or during the one-half hour after school when teachers are in their classrooms available to work with students.

Students or parents who find themselves in an unusual situation (i.e. extensive illness, hardships, etc.) should make direct contact with the counseling office to allow a counselor sufficient time to work with the student and teachers to minimize the effects of the absences.

The teacher of a student subjected to long-term suspension is not required to provide and/or accept work the student missed during the suspension period.

AUTOMOBILE AND PARKING LOT REGULATIONS Students driving automobiles to school are expected to have a valid driver's license, proof of current insurance, valid registration and to comply with the following procedures and regulations:

1. All student automobiles must be registered with the main office. Failure to register your vehicle may result in being towed, at owner’s expense.

2. Students are to park in either gravel lot adjacent to the gym or the upper lots. Students are not to park in the upper lot reserved for staff, in the lower lot reserved for staff, district personnel and visitors, or in the Brookdale Elementary lot. Parking in staff and/or visitor areas may result in towing at owner’s expense.

3. Students are to enter and exit the parking areas in a safe and respectful manner. Music is to be turned down. “Peeling out” and excessive speeds will result in loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the current semester (at least 9 weeks). Students will not be allowed to park on school grounds (GATES/Brookdale) or within 1000 yards of school grounds.

4. Access to all student automobiles is prohibited during normal school hours and during lunch. Students may gain access to automobiles only with administrative approval.

5. Student automobiles parked on or adjacent to Franklin School District property during normal school hours are subject to administrative search when reasonable cause exists (FPSD Policy 3230).

6. Students are responsible for automobiles (and all contents), under their control, parked on or adjacent to FPSD property.

COMPUTER LAB RULES & PRIVILEGES Computer and printer use is only for academic projects, class assignments, and research that relates directly to school work. Students must obtain staff permission to use school computers and are prohibited from downloading games, music or programs, and from visiting unauthorized social networking, email, chat or other non-school-related sites. Violations of computer lab rules will result in After School Intervention and loss of computer privileges for up to the remainder of the school year.

DISRUPTIVE OBJECTS Students are prohibited from bringing to school objects that interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Squirt guns,

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stink bombs, cards, laser pointers, bandanas, and other items, serve no useful educational purpose. Students found using or in possession of these items will have the object confiscated and be subject to school discipline. Electronic devices such as mp3 players, cell phones, portable video games, etc. are not allowed in class. They are to be turned off and put away. Students using these items while in a classroom will have them confiscated and may only have them returned to a parent or guardian. Some items may not be returned.

DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION The school building, school grounds or school activities are not the places for public displays of affection (i.e. kissing and touching). Students involved in public displays of affection will be subject to school discipline.

EIGHTEEN-YEAR OLD STUDENTS The State of Washington recognizes a student who is eighteen as an adult and responsible for his or her own actions. This

fact does not alleviate their responsibility to adhere to all of the rules and policies of the Franklin Pierce School District and GATES High School in order to maintain enrollment.

Information may be released to parents of an adult student (over 18) when parents provide more than half of the student’s support. We will therefore use the student’s residence as the determining factor. If a student over 18 is living with his/her parents, GATES High School will release information to the parents.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURE Each year the School District is faced with the possibility that an emergency may arise which necessitates closing the schools without advance notice. Such emergencies may be weather-related (heavy snow, icy roads, etc.); natural (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.); or man-made (nuclear fallout, crime, physical damage, etc.).

If schools are in session, students may be sent home early or they may be retained at school beyond the regular closing time, depending upon the circumstances.

LATE ARRIVAL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

AM STATIONS

FM STATIONS

KCIS ............. 630 KBSG ....... 97.3 KPLU ............... 88.5 KLAY ............. 1180 KGY .............1240 KCMS .... 105.3 KRWM............ 106.9 KOMO ........... 1000 KIRO ............ 710 KGY......... 96.9 KUOW .............. 94.5 KYCW ............ 1090 KMPS ...... 94.1 KXXO(MIXX) ..... 96.1 KMTT .... 103.7 KVTI ................ 90.9

TV STATIONS

KIRO TV KOMO TV KCPQ TV KING TV KONG TV

Channel 7 Channel 13 Channel 4

Channel 13 Channel 5 Channel 6

Channel 5

FINES AND BILLS A student’s diploma, transcript, or report card may be withheld until the student pays for any school property that has

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been lost or damaged. Upon payment for damages, or the equivalent through voluntary work, the diploma, transcript, or report card will be released.

FIRE DRILL/EMERGENCY/DISASTER PROCEDURES The procedures for safe and orderly evacuation, lock down, etc. are located in each classroom, in the main office, and in the administrative offices. In order to ensure that all school personnel and students are effectively trained in emergency

and disaster situations, regularly scheduled drills will occur each month while school is in session.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS/ALARMS Tampering with fire extinguishers/alarms is defined as a criminal act under the laws of the State of Washington. In the interest of safety, life and property, students are directed to refrain from tampering in any way with fire extinguishers/alarms.

GRADING Letter grades of A, B, C, and F are used. All carry credit except the F which carries no credit, but is averaged in the grade point average. An Incomplete must be made up within 14 days after the Incomplete is received or the Incomplete will convert to an F. Incomplete grades will only be given to those students that have been in class at least 60% of the time and have an average grade of at least 60%.

Grades and Grade Points

A…………………….4.0 B…………………….3.0 C……………………2.0 A-…………………..3.7 B-……………………2.7 C-…………………..1.7 B+………………….3.3 C+………………….2.3 F…………………….0.0

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Credits: English 4.0 Mathematics 3.0* Social Studies 3.0 Science (1.0 lab science req.) 2.0 Physical Education 1.5 Health 0.5

Career-Related 3.0 Fine, Visual, and Performance Arts 0.5 (1.0 fine arts for class of 2008)

Computer Education 0.5 Electives 4.0 (adjusted for additional math credits as needed)

Total 22.0

For a complete explanation of graduation requirements, please refer to District Policy 2410 on page 42-44.

HONOR ROLL Honor roll is compiled each term and students are recognized who meet the following criteria: GATES High Honor Roll: 3.00 or better GATES Honor Roll: 2.5 to 2.99 Honors at graduation are conferred upon any senior who has a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater for grades 9-12.

ONLINE GRADES

By going to the Website at fpschools.org, students and parents may access the following information:

A summary of the grades for each class, including detailed progress reports showing an itemization by assignment and missing work.

An indication as to when the grades were last updated. A link to email teachers. A calendar which teachers may use to list assignments and links to assignments to be downloaded. A summarization of test scores for WASL and other school-based assessments.

Downloadable version of student handbook.

TESTING PROGRAM FOR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

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PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test offers students reliable information about their scholastic abilities in verbal and math skills in relation to other students who have entered college. This test may qualify students for National Merit scholastic awards. Many college scholarship programs utilize scores from this test. Juniors and sophomores are eligible to take the test.

SAT-CEEB Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board is required by many private and

public colleges outside the state of Washington. ROTC scholarship programs and Academy appointments require this test as well. Students may take the test as many times as they wish, registration materials located in the Guidance Office must be mailed to California at least a month before the given test date.

ACT The American College Test covers four academic areas. The counselors recommend students not particularly strong in science & math to take the ACT. Many colleges in the Midwest and Central

United States do require this test. Check with the Guidance Office about what tests are required for the respective colleges in which you have an interest. Registration material for the ACT is in the Guidance Office, and must be mailed to Iowa City one month in advance of the test date selected. There are scholarship or aid programs which require ACT results, (i.e. Air Force Aid Society).

FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available from most colleges and universities. Very few scholarships are given; most aid comes in package form. Your aid is primarily dependent upon the filing of the Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) with the College Scholarship Service. This form must be filed as soon as possible during the senior year after January 1, to bring effective results for the student. Forms are in the Guidance Office. The Pell Grant, a federally funded program is available to you if you demonstrate financial need. This program can be used to subsidize business schools, specialty schools or apprenticeship training programs. Application for this can be made on the FAF.

STUDENT GRADING

Grades from off Campus Programs: Grades issued through institutions not on the campus of GATES High School will be included on GATES High School transcripts and calculated into the GPA of students enrolled in these institutions. These institutions include but are not limited to Running Start, high school completion, vocational classes, and correspondence courses. Retaking a Failed Class: The transcript of a student who retakes and passes a previously failed class will include the "F" grade as well as the new passing grade. Both grades will be calculated into the cumulative GPA. Retaking a Passed Class: A student may choose to retake a class that was passed once before. Both grades will be included on the student's transcript and the second class will be counted as an elective credit earned. Transfer Student Grades: When a student transfers in after the first twelve days of a semester, the counseling center will distribute that student's withdrawal grades to the new teachers as soon as they are available from the previous school. Students who transfer in with a letter grade and no percentage will be assigned a percentage for the work the student missed in the class prior to enrolling. Percentages will be assigned as follows for withdrawal grades with no percentage: F = 50%, C = 75%, B = 85% A = 95%

IDENTIFICATION CARDS Students receive a GATES High School identification card when the school year begins. This I.D. card becomes a validated A.S.B. card when students purchase an activity ticket from their home high school (Franklin Pierce or Washington). The I.D. or A.S.B. card is required for admission to school functions, riding the activity/athletic bus, checking out library materials, etc., and should be carried at all times when a student is on campus. It is required that the I.D. card be shown to any staff member upon request. Report the loss or theft of your I.D. card to the office immediately.

LOST AND FOUND

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Any articles found should be brought to the office where a Lost and Found service will be maintained. Items not claimed within thirty days will be donated to charity.

LUNCHROOM RULES The appearance and cleanliness of the lunch area depends upon the cooperation of all persons to exercise appropriate lunchroom conduct and to be responsible for removing their own trays, dishes, etc. from tables. Students are expected to respond to reasonable requests of supervising staff to remove items from tables and/or to clean up tables. The lunchroom can be maintained as a healthy and pleasant environment only with the help of students working to keep it clean.

MEDICATION Oral medication will be administered at school only when it is absolutely necessary to do so and written requests have

been received by the school from your physician or dentist and you, the parent or guardian. The medication must be in the original pharmacy container, with your child’s name and name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. “Oral Medication” includes all prescription and non-prescription medications. All medications must be given directly to the main office for storage. Students may not carry any medications, prescribed or otherwise, on their person while on Franklin Pierce School District property.

PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE When a student does not meet performance standards at GATES High School (passing at least .5 credit per term, regular attendance) a parent conference will be arranged in which a student intervention plan will be created and agreed upon by student, parent and administration. If the student continues to fail to meet the expectations set forth on the student intervention plan, he/she can expect one or more of the following corrective actions:

renewed intervention plan change in program placement

removal from GATES High School

RECORDS Permanent Records: A permanent record will be kept on all students who attend school. The goal of record keeping is to place in the student's file data and information which is as objective as possible. This record will consist of identifying information, attendance records, and documents pertinent to the school situation. All information maintained in student files will be reviewed annually to assure relevancy and appropriateness. All dissemination, inspection and review of the student records will be in accordance with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Annual Notification Regarding Parents' Rights of Access: Each year parents and students need to be reminded of the student's record policy of the Franklin Pierce School District. Parents of students or 18-year-old students who wish to review any or all of their school record should contact the building principal for an appointment. The records will be

reviewed with school personnel, and parents may have copies of the records for the cost of copying. Record information will not be released to most persons or agencies without the written consent of parents. Nonetheless, it is the policy of this district to forward school records, without parent consent, to a school in another district to which a student transfers. This is to facilitate the prompt placement of the student in the new school. However, parents may request a copy of the record. Similarly, without parent consent, the district forwards transcripts, or other information requested by high school students, to colleges and other educational institutions to which the students are applying.

Also, federal law permits a school district to identify certain information as “Directory Information” which may be publicly released without permission of the parents. If you do not want this information released, please complete the attached form and return within ten (10) school days. If we do not receive your notice by that date, we will assume that you have no objection to release of such information. We believe that it is in the students’ best interests to have such information released in school and community newspapers because of the recognition it gives them. We make every reasonable effort to protect our students’ privacy. For example, it is our policy not to release information to businesses for commercial purposes or to individuals without good reason. Therefore, most parents do not restrict the release of directory information. If you wish to rescind this notice or a previous notice, please notify the school in writing. DIRECTORY INFORMATION: Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic

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teams, dates of attendance, awards and honors earned and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. If you have any questions concerning the procedures followed by the high school in safeguarding the privacy rights of students please feel free to contact us.

SIGNS AND POSTERS Signs and posters related to school events, including campaign publicity are permitted under the following conditions:

1) Signs and posters must be approved by the building principal. 2) Advertisement of non-school sponsored events must be approved by district. 3) Signs and posters should be placed ONLY on bulletin boards or display cases, and on brick or wood surfaces.

Because of wind, rain, etc. signs placed outside of buildings are at your own risk. 4) The sign making kit owned by the Student Body is available to school clubs and classes.

SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS For safety reasons skateboards and scooters are not allowed on campus. Students using these items as transportation to school must check them in at the office upon arrival.

GATES Success Academy Application and Procedures Any student between the ages of 15–21, who is a high school student (grades 9–12), and will be able to complete all high school credits and requirements by the time s/he turns 21 is welcome to enroll at GATES High School. Students who are currently under suspension or expulsion from another school are welcome to enroll in GATES when the conditions to re-enter her/his home school have been met. Every student entering GATES High School is required to complete a class, titled GATES Success Academy, prior to the term s/he enters school. It is requested that new students bring a copy of their immunization record and transcript with them on the first day of GATES Success Academy. Also, a copy of any student accommodation forms should be brought if it applies.

The purpose of GATES Success Academy is to help students understand the school and to determine if there is a match between the students’ needs and the school’s program offerings. GATES Success Academy is required before a student can attend classes at GATES. GATES Success Academy activities are designed to help students get to know the staff, each other, and to assess the students’ skills. Students earn .25 elective credits by completing GATES Success Academy successfully. Students who live in school districts outside of the Franklin Pierce Public Schools area are welcome to enroll in GATES High School on a space available basis. District acceptance and release procedures will be followed for students who live outside of Franklin Pierce Public Schools and wish to attend GATES High School.

GATES Success Academy classes have been scheduled for the 2014-2015 school year. Students interested in enrolling in GATES High School and meeting the above criteria can come to GATES Success Academy on any of the following dates that meet their needs. Students who live out of district and are attending GATES on a variance must have that variance approved prior to attending GATES. You may call for more information on variance. Students with Individualized Educational Plans need to drop of an IEP and get approval prior to placement at GATES. The placement must meet the individual learning needs of the student before a student is able to attend.

Attendance GATES High School holds high expectations for its students. In order to achieve these high standards, regular attendance is necessary. Washington State Law and Franklin Pierce Public Schools Board Policy requires that all students make minimum academic progress to maintain their academic standing within the school. The choice not to attend regularly will result in the student’s inability to make sufficient academic progress. This may result in the student being dropped from enrollment for one school term.

Appointment Day/Advising After successful completion of GATES Success Academy, all students will receive an academic advisor. Students that are not satisfactory per their student learning plan are required to attend Appointment Day. Any student who does not attend Appointment Day will not be given a schedule and may be dropped from enrollment for the coming term.

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Grades Students can earn a .25 credit each class that they successfully complete a term. Credit will be awarded at the end of each term. All work at GATES High School must be completed at a mastery level of at least 70% in order to receive credit at the end of the class. An incomplete class will appear on a student’s transcript as an “I”.

Academic Probation Students enrolled at GATES High School progress toward graduation by working at their own pace. Students must earn .75 credits per term to remain on track to graduate at a four year pace. This is considered normal academic progress at GATES High School. Students must make minimum progress each term or they will be placed on academic probation. Minimum progress can be defined as less than .5 credits per term. While on probation, students

must complete a Student Intervention plan from their advisor. Students who do not make sufficient academic progress while on academic probation may be dropped from school for one school term (WAC 392-121-182 Alternative Learning Experience Plan).

Check and Connect Class All students at GATES High School take a Check and Connect class for the entire time they are enrolled at GATES High School. The Check and Connect class meets daily and is taught by the student’s academic advisor. The Check and Connect class emphasizes goal setting, study skills and academic progress. Attendance is required for all students. Students who do not attend Check and Connect class may be placed on contract and could be dropped if they fail to comply with the terms of the contract.

Coursework at Home The academic program at GATES High School is designed to include both in-school and independent work. The system was developed to allow students to meet individual needs while progressing toward graduation. Homework is required to achieve normal academic progress and stay in good standing as a student. Students should expect 3 hours of homework per week for each class in which they are enrolled. This means that a student enrolled in 5 classes can expect 15 hours of homework per week. Homework support is provided. Students should talk with their Check and Connect teacher about days and times.

FPSD Policy 3241P It is impossible for teaching or learning to take place in a classroom unless good order is maintained. Students are reminded to adhere to a code of good behavior, not only for their own benefit, but for the benefit of others as well. Students are responsible for their own actions and are held accountable for: a) All rules and responsibilities within this handbook b) The Franklin Pierce School District Board of Directors’ policies concerning student conduct. c) Other rules set forth by the GATES High School staff and administration.

Students not adhering to any of the above will be subject to school discipline, including suspension and/or expulsion

SEE STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE GATES HIGH SCHOOL WEBPAGE

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ADDITIONAL RULES The following rules are also observed at GATES High School:

Forgery – Students are not to sign another person’s name to any paper, absence note, or other document which requires an official signature. Violations will result in ASI and/or parent conference. Failure to pursue a course of study – Students who fail to make a reasonable minimum effort in course work will be referred to the counselor and principal. The parents/guardians of the student will be contacted and a conference scheduled. If the behavior continues, the student may be dropped from a class with no credit or withdrawn from school. Littering – The willful discarding of wrappers, cans, containers, paper, etc. onto the floors or grounds of campus

will not be tolerated. Violations will result in Lunch Intervention and/or ASI. Smoking – There will be no smoking within the view of GATES or Brookdale elementary school Closed Campus – Once a student leaves campus they may not return to campus that day.

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS Franklin Pierce School District uses photographs of students in district publications, newsletters and occasional news releases for television and local newspapers. If you do not wish to have your child's picture used for this purpose, please

complete the attached form, sign and date it, and return the form to the GATES High School office.

STUDENT SEARCHES All students possess the right to be secure in their persons, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, in order to maintain order and to ensure that school policies and procedures are followed, school officials are authorized to conduct searches when reasonable cause exists.

Reasonable Cause: Reasonable Cause exists when school employees have information, evidence, or reason to believe that a student has or is violating a school rule, or that the student possesses contraband or other material that is or has the potential of being harmful to the school environment or school property.

Motor Vehicles: Motor vehicles which are driven by students and parked on or immediately adjacent to school property during regular school hours or during school events are subject to being searched when school officials have reasonable cause to do so.

General Searches: School officials may make general searches of lockers or desks for purposes including but not limited to: safety, cleanliness, retrieval of school material or violation of school rules. Such general searches shall include personal items stored in lockers or desks such as clothing, bags or purses, if reasonable cause exists. General searches of lockers or desks may also be conducted in situations such as a bomb threat, traffic in drugs, or loss of school materials.

Physical Searches of Students: A limited physical search of a student or the student's personal effects may be conducted when there is reasonable cause to do so. In such instances, a minimum of two school officials must be present of whom at least one must be of the same sex as the student. School officials are forbidden to conduct any type of "strip search" in which a student's private body parts would be exposed or in which removal or rearrangement of clothing would expose the student's undergarments. Failure to permit searched and seizures as provided in this policy will be grounds for short- or long-term suspension, and law enforcement agencies may be contacted when appropriate.

Further Information regarding searches and seizures is available in School District Policy No. 3230 and Procedure 3230P, Student Privacy and Searches.

TELEPHONE USE Telephones are to be used for business purposes and should be used by pupils for emergencies only. Under no circumstance is a student allowed to use a school telephone without permission from the office staff. Under no circumstances are students to use cell phones during class time. If needed, students are to excuse themselves to the office and then make personal calls using a cell phone. Calls must be of an emergency nature. Please have a communication plan in place if your

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student plans to stay after school beyond normal office hours.

VALUABLES Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money, electronic devices, iPods, MP3 players, electronic communication devices, cameras, or any items of value to school. Students are responsible for their personal property. GATES High School is not responsible for any of the above items and will not investigate the theft and/or loss of them.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS All visitors must sign in and receive a visitor’s badge/slip in the main office. Under no circumstance are students allowed to invite non-students or former students onto campus. All visitors must be able to provide visitor’s pass when stopped.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF GATES HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

PREAMBLE We the students of GATES High School do hereby adopt the following Constitution and By-Laws in order to represent the

will of the student body, take active stands on campus and related issues, promote student involvement, and supervise the handling of student finances. The acts of this body shall be under the supervision of the Principal of this school.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Policy No. 2410 Instruction

A. The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in the district who meets the requirements of graduation established by the district. Only one diploma shall be awarded with no distinctions being made between the various programs of instruction which may have been pursued.

The Board shall establish graduation requirements which, as a minimum, satisfy those established by the State Board of Education:

Requirements for the Class of 2013 and Beyond

Subject Area State Minimum Requirements in Year Credits FPSD Requirements WHS/GATES/NP FPHS (Regular)

English 3.0 4.0

Fine Arts 1.0 1.0

Mathematics 3.0 3.0*

*Must be in Algebra or above to count as math credit.

Social Studies 2.5 3.0

Science (1.0 lab) 2.0 2.0*

*Class of 2011 and beyond must have 2.0 years of lab science.

Occupational Ed. 1.0 1.0

Health and Fitness 2.0 2.0

Electives* 5.5 6.0

*A minimum of 3 elective credits must be career-related.

Total Credits 20.0 22.0

A credit is defined as 150 hours of planned instructional activities excluding passing time. The Board shall approve additional graduation requirements as recommended by the superintendent. No courses completed prior to entering the 9th grade may be applied to the total number of credits required for high school graduation. In addition to the minimum credit requirements, to earn a diploma each student must complete:

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1. A High School and Beyond Plan: Within the first year of high school enrollment, each student shall develop a plan for satisfying the state and district’s high school graduation requirements and for their first year after high school completion. The plan should be developed in collaboration with the student, parent, and district staff. The plan should include how the student will satisfy the district’s academic credit requirements, preparation for successfully completing the Washington Assessment of Student Learning, a description of the student’s culminating project, and the student’s goals for the year following graduation. Each student plan should be reviewed annually at the beginning of the school year to assess student progress, to adjust the plan, and to advise the student on steps necessary for successful completion of the plan;

2. A Culminating Project: During the course of their high school career, each student shall complete a culminating

project. The project shall demonstrate the student’s ability to think analytically, logically, and creatively and to integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems. The project will also have a connection to the world of work in that it will demonstrate that the student understands the importance of work and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities;

3. Pass the reading, writing and Math portions of the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) or a state-approved alternate to the HSPE

A student will receive a certificate of academic achievement only if they earn the appropriate number of credits required by the district, complete a culminating project, complete the high school and beyond plan; and meet the reading, writing, and math standards on the high school WASL or an appropriate alternative assessment.

Students qualifying for special education services will earn a certificate of individual achievement as determined by their individual education plan. Students are only eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies after having satisfied all state and FPS graduation requirements or by meeting the criteria specified below for students with an IEP.

1. Any student who (1) has completed four years of high school attendance; (2) is receiving special education or related services under an individualized education program pursuant to state and federal law; and (3) who will continue to receive such services between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one; may participate in the graduation ceremony and related activities with his or her peers and receive a certificate of attendance.

2. Participation in a graduation ceremony and receipt of a certificate of attendance under this section shall not: A. Preclude a student from continuing to receive special education and related services under an individualized

educational program beyond the graduation ceremony; or B. Be construed as the student’s receipt of either a high school diploma under RCW 28A.230.120 or a certificate

of individual achievement under RCW 28A.155.045. The superintendent shall develop procedures for implementing this policy which include:

1. Establishment of the process and assessment criteria for the high school culminating project requirements and determination of the education plan process for identifying competencies.

2. Establishing the process for completion of the High School and Beyond Plan. 3. Recommending course and credit requirements which satisfy the State Board of Education requirements and

recognize the expectations of the citizens of the district. 4. Determining which courses satisfy particular subject area requirements and whether a particular course may satisfy

more than one subject area requirement, including a process for determining the credits the district will recognize for courses taken through another program recognized by the state (another public school district, an approved private school) or those courses taken by students moving into the state from another state or country. Decisions regarding the recognition of credits earned before enrolling in the district will be based on the professional judgment of the high school principal or designee based on an evaluation of the student’s former program and demonstrated knowledge and skills in the discipline for which credit is sought. The decision of the principal may be appealed to the superintendent within fifteen school days.

5. Making graduation requirements available in writing to students, parents, and members of the public. 6. Providing for a waiver of graduation requirements for an individual student when permitted; 7. Granting credit for learning experiences conducted away from school, including National Guard high school career

training. 8. Granting credit for correspondence, vocational-technical institutes, and/or college courses for college or university

course work the district has agreed to accept for high school credit, state law requires that the district award one

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high school credit for every five quarter hour credit or three semester hour credit successfully earned through a college or university, except for community college high school completion programs where the district awards the diploma. Tenth and eleventh grade students and their parents shall be notified annually of the Running Start Program.

9. Granting credit for work experience. 10. Granting credit based upon competence testing, in lieu of enrollment. 11. Granting credit for high school courses completed before a student attended high school, to the extent that the

course work exceeded the requirements for seventh or eighth grade. 12. Counseling of students to know what is expected of them for completion of their schooling.

13. Preparing a list of all graduating students for the information of the Board and release to the public. 14. Preparing suitable diplomas and final transcripts for graduating seniors. 15. Planning and executing graduation ceremonies. 16. Developing student learning plans for students who are not successful on one or more components of the

required state assessments. In the event minimum test requirements are adopted by the Board, a student who possesses a disability shall satisfy those

competency requirements which are incorporated into the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Satisfactory completion of the objectives incorporated into the IEP shall serve as the basis for determining completion of a course. A student shall be issued a diploma after completing the district's requirements for graduation. In lieu of the certificate of academic achievement, special education students may earn a certificate of individual achievement. A student shall also be advised that he/she may receive a final transcript. However, a student's diploma or transcript may be withheld until the student pays for any school property that has been lost or willfully damaged. Upon payment for damages, or the equivalency through voluntary work, the diploma or transcript will be released. When the damages or fines do not exceed $100, the student or his/her parents shall have the right to an appeal using the same process as used for short-term suspensions. When damages are in excess of $100, the appeal process for long term suspensions shall apply. Graduation requirements are in effect when a student first enrolls in high school shall be in effect until that student graduates unless such period is in excess of ten years. In the event that other forms of corrective actions are imposed for violations of school rules, the student may be denied participation in graduation ceremonies. Such exclusion shall be regarded as a school suspension. In such instances, the diploma will be granted. Legal References RCW 28A.230.090 High school graduation requirements or equivalencies — Reevaluation and report by state board of education —

Credit for courses taken before attending high school — Postsecondary credit equivalencies RCW 28A.230.120 High school diplomas — Issuance — Option to receive final transcripts — Notice RCW 28A.600.300-400 High school students' options

RCW 28A.635.060 Defacing or injuring school property — Liability of parent or guardian — Withholding grades, diploma, or transcripts — Suspension and

restitution — Voluntary work program as alternative — Rights protected WAC 392-410 Courses of studies and equivalencies Chapter 180-51 WAC High school graduation requirements WAC 392-348 Secondary WAC 392-121-182 Alternative Learning Experience

Chapter 392-169 WAC Special service programs — Running Start program Adoption Date: 10/12/04 Franklin Pierce Schools Revised: 1/15/08; 9/9/08

Classification: Essential

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PARENT/STUDENT REQUEST TO RESTRICT RELEASE OF INFORMATION

If you do not want Directory Information about your student released for any of the purposes listed below, complete this form, sign the appropriate section, and return it to your student’s school within

ten school days of the start of the school year (or two weeks from date of new enrollment). Student “Directory Information” is defined as the student’s name, home address, telephone number, photograph, date and place of birth, course of study, participation in recognized school activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most recent school attended.

Complete Restriction Do not release ANY directory information on the student listed below without my written consent. I understand that by checking this box my students name/photograph will be excluded from any and all school and district publications, including programs (music, drama, commencement programs, etc.) and yearbooks. Military Restriction

Federal public law 107-110, section 9528 of the ESEA, “No Child Left Behind Act” of 2001 requires school districts to release student names, addresses, and phone numbers to military recruiters upon their request unless provided with written

documentation requesting to “opt out” from this release.

As a parent, I am exercising the right to request that you do not release the name, address, telephone listing and school records for the student listed below to the Armed Services, Military Recruiters, or Military Schools.

I am 18 years old and request my own name, address, telephone number and school records not be released to the Armed Forces, Military Recruiters, or Military Schools. Publication and Media Restriction

Occasionally, photographs of students and copies of their work may be used in district publications, newsletters, websites, and occasional news releases for television and local news.

Do not allow photographs/ videotapes of my child or copies of their work for ANY television, newspaper, school district publications or any other media form.

Do not release photographs/videotapes of my child or copies of their work for printed brochures. Do not release photographs/videotapes of my child or copies of their work for local newspapers. Do not release photographs/videotapes of my child or copies of their work for television. Do not release photographs/videotapes of my child or copies of their work for web sites. Do not release photographs/videotapes of my child or copies of their work for newsletters.

Other Restriction Schools periodically release information to outside organizations for purposes such as scholarship nomination, athletic memberships, special organizational membership eligibility, etc.

Do not release student information to colleges, universities, or technical schools. Do not release student information to youth groups. Do not release student information to parent-student organizations. Other: Check here to deny release of student information to other (please specify): _____________________

All denials of release of information are for the current school year only. If you do not check a specific denial, you are granting

permission to have your student’s information released for the purpose.

Student Name: Birth date:

Address: School Attending: City State Zip Phone: Parent/Guardian name(print): Relation to student:

Parent/Guardian signature: Date:

Student Signature: Date:

Note: Students who are 18 years of age may sign their own request form. This form will be given to students during the first week of school.