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WELCOME TO PACE HIGH SCHOOL

Our school is focused on student learning, and providing students with every opportunity to reach the goal of graduation. We are committed at PACE H.S. to doing all we can to support students in achieving this goal. Teachers and all staff members are dedicated to providing you the opportunities and experiences that will contribute to this important life accomplishment. To realistically attain the goal of earning a high school diploma and having options that will support higher education opportunities, or choices that will enable you to pursue your work force interests you must commit to the following:

- Being on time to school and having consistent attendance

- Giving your best effort and working hard

- Making personal choices at school that are safe and respectful

If you commit to the previous expectations you will have a positive and successful high school experience at PACE! Once again myself and the entire staff at PACE High School are committed to assisting you if struggles or obstacles arise in your journey to graduation.

Here are some dates of important event to help your student get ready for the 2019-20 school year:

August 19th-August 30th – PACE Student Registration 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

September 3rd – First Day of School

September 16th – PACE Open House 6:00 p.m.

The teachers, staff members, and myself are looking forward building positive relationships that will support student engagement and academic success. Welcome to the PACE Family!

Paul J. Zagelow, Principal

PACE High School:

Mission

PACE High School provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be self-sufficient

participants in a global society.

Vision

PACE High School mentors students who become engaged, self-sufficient, responsible citizens.

Commitment

To enable completion of the mission and realization of the vision the PACE staff is committed to:

Continuously improving instruction through implementation of best classroom practices as

identified through research and assessment of student achievement data in collaborative

learning teams (PLC’s)

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Communicating high expectations for all students while encouraging them to believe they

can and will achieve

Building strong, positive relationships and partnerships within and among students,

colleagues, parents and community to support academic achievement in a safe learning

environment

Respecting and celebrating diversity and culture in people and ideas

Providing recognition for significant individual and school wide improvement

Acting on the belief, each student can learn when given the right circumstances for success

through differentiated learning experiences

Enrollment Process:

The PACE enrollment application process for students is as follows:

1. Students will need to fill out and return a completed PACE enrollment application

packet. If the student is new to the district, a copy of the birth certificate and

current immunization record must be on file, along with proof of residency.

2. The feeder school will provide the following after a Request for Records is made:

a. Attendance/Truancy information

b. Student discipline file

c. Health records

d. Transcript

e. Special Education records (if applicable)

3. Students and parents/guardians will be met with individually to orient them to PACE

programs and expectations for attendance and behavior.

Checking In/Tardiness: Students who arrive at school after class has started at 7:45 a.m. must report to

the office and clock in on the Tardy Kiosk. Definition: A tardy is recorded when a student enters the

classroom after the tardy bell but before 10 minutes has elapsed. After 10 minutes, it is recorded as an

absence. For all other classes students are tardy if they are not in the room when the bell to begin

class rings.

Student Checkout:

The following is the procedure for early check out for students:

1. Note must be turned in to the office in the morning.

2. Phone call check outs are not allowed. For the safety of your student, a parent/guardian or

authorized individual must come in and sign the student out. This is a District-wide policy.

3. Enrolled students from PACE and Wapato High School cannot check out other students.

4. If a student wishes to return after being checked out for an appointment, they must report

back to the office and provide a note from their doctor, dentist, or person with whom they

had the appointment. Students must have permission from the office to check out for any

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reason other than a medical appointment. Appointments should be scheduled after 2:30

as doctors, dentists, and social agencies are all open in the afternoon and often early

evening hours.

5. Any student who leaves the campus without following the sign out procedures will be

considered truant and unexcused for his/her absence.

Attendance

It is important that you understand our school policies and procedures, as well as Washington

State Law, to ensure your child is successful in school. State law for mandatory attendance,

called the Becca Bill, requires children from age 8 to 17 to attend a public school, private school,

or a district-approved home school program. Children that are 6- or 7-years-old are not required

to be enrolled in school. However, if parents enroll their 6- or 7-year-old, the student must

attend full-time. Youth who are 16 or older may be excused from attending public school if they

meet certain requirements. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28A.225

6. We, the school, are required to take daily attendance and notify you when your student has

an unexcused absence.

7. If your student has two unexcused absences in one month, state law (RCW 28A.225.020)

requires we schedule a conference with you and your student to identify the barriers and

supports available to ensure regular attendance. The district is obligated to develop a plan

that may require an assessment to determine how to best meet the needs of your student

and reduce absenteeism.

8. If your student has seven unexcused absences in any month or ten unexcused absences

within the school year, we are required to file a petition with the Juvenile court, alleging a

violation of RCW 28A.225.010, the mandatory attendance laws. The petition may be

automatically stayed and your student and family may be referred to a Community Truancy

Board, or you and your student may need to appear in Juvenile Court. The Wapato Truancy

Board will be formed as mandated by the state to hear the cases of students with excessive

absences beyond the limit the state has deemed acceptable prior to sending the student to

the state or tribal truancy court.

Excused/Approved Absences: Absences due to illness or injury; family emergencies; pre-arranged

medical or dentist appointments; school approved activities and religious observances when approved

by the parent or guardian will be excused by the school when the parent/guardian submits a written

statement to the school.

Unexcused Absences: An absence from school is unexcused if it does not constitute an excused absence

as defined above.

Pre-Arranged Absences: If there is advanced knowledge of an absence which is to last more than three

days, a note must be given to the office. The principal has the right to deny a pre-arranged absence if

the student is failing a class.

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Absences: With the truancy law in mind, students need to be aware that missing four (4) periods in a

day that parents/guardians are unaware of, becomes a whole day truant. Every absence counts. If you

are tardy and you miss first period, that is an unexcused absence. Attendance calls will be made daily on

any student who is not in attendance. These calls will be made by both the secretary/counselor and the

District automated message system.

Make-up Assignments: Absences, whether excused or unexcused, can affect a student’s grade.

Absences exceeding 10 days may create a high likelihood of failure in one or more classes. Students

with an excused absence can make up all assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and

time limits established by the teacher. Classroom participation and classroom activities may not be

duplicated and therefore cannot be made up. It is possible that the student’s inability to participate in

missed activities can affect the students overall grade. It is the student’s responsibility to request and

return make-up work. Students whose absences are unexcused will not be allowed to make-up

assignments, tests-quizzes, or any other activity that was missed as a result of the absence. That is the

consequence of their decision to not attend school.

Visitors: All visitors must sign in at the office. Students may not have visitors attend classes with them.

Release of Students – School District Policy: Prior to sending a student to his/her home for illness,

discipline or a corrective action, the principal or designee will attempt to reach the student’s

parent/guardian to inform him/her of the school’s action and to request that he/she come to the school

for the child. If the principal or designee cannot reach the parent or other designated individual, the

student will remain at school until the close of the school day. A student may be released to a law

enforcement officer in accordance with policy 4411 (relations with Law Enforcement and Child

Protective Agencies). If a student checks-out in order to keep an appointment, he/she will be allowed to

return to school that day if he/she brings a note from the medical facility or agency. Students are not

allowed to leave campus during breaks. Our campus is defined as the areas enclosed by the fence. A

student will not be allowed to check out himself/herself unless a written notice is made by the

parent/guardian. This includes students 18 years of age and older living at home. PACE students over

the age of 18 may not check out other PACE students.

PACE has a one way door policy; if you leave campus during school hours without prior approval, you

may not return to school and parents/guardians will be contacted. Since this is a closed campus, visitors

are not allowed on campus.

Students who are enrolled in any PACE High School program have the responsibility to be in school every

day for all assigned classes. Every School Day Counts. Parents/guardians are routinely notified when

their student leaves school early or if they are not in attendance. We find the students who are most

successful are those who have regular attendance and stay for the full day.

Program Offerings

Day Program: This is the largest of our programs and it is run on a more traditional time schedule than

the other programs. The day program begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. The Wednesday PLC

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schedule begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 1:33 p.m. There are seven 50 minute classes with 4 minute

passing times in-between classes. Flexible scheduling to meet student needs is part of the program,

along with opportunities to attend Yakima Valley Skill Center and some classes at Wapato High School.

Attendance at YV-Tech is dependent on daily attendance and passing all classes at PACE. Students are

may also participate in Wapato High School Athletics if they are eligible.

After School Credit Recovery: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday a credit recovery program is offered

from 2:30-4:00 p.m. During this time students may work on retrieving credits previously lost or may

meet with teachers for mentoring in Math or Language Arts. Students who stay for this program will

need to make their own arrangements for transportation home.

Requirements for a Standard Diploma

PACE uses the statewide credit system. Students may earn at least .50 credits per class per semester, if

all requirements are met. Students must earn at least 22 credits in order to graduate. Freshman

entering in 2015 will be required to complete 24 credits in order to graduate. In addition a student

must pass the State Assessment or meet alternative requirements. A beginning freshman would need

to earn full credit in five classes for two years and full credit in six classes for two years, in order to

graduate at the end of four years. The counselors will assist with credit checks, however, it is the

students’ responsibility to keep track of the total credits earned. Students must also meet state

standards on required tests, and complete a high school and beyond plan.

The required courses and credits are:

1) Eight semesters of attendance in high school as a full-time student.

2) Twenty-two credits earned in high school (.5 credits is earned per semester by the satisfactory

completion of a class.)

3) Course requirements in the grades 9-12:

Class of 2015-2018 Class of 2019 +

English: 4.0 Credits 4.0 Credits

Social Studies: 3.0 Credits 3.0 Credits

Physical Education/Health: 2.0 Credits 2.0 Credits

Mathematics: 3.0 Credits 3.0 Credits

Science: 2.0 Credits 3.0 Credits

*Fine Arts: 1.0 Credits 2.0 Credits

Electives: 5.0 Credits 3.0 Credits

Career & Technical Education 2.0 Credits 2.0 Credits

*World Language - 2.0 Credits

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22 Total 24 Total

*Can be substituted with a Career & Technical Education classes based on the students High School and

Beyond Plan

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4) Alternate methods of meeting graduation requirements may be obtained through cross -

crediting of a variety of classes. See a counselor for more information.

5) Students must meet the state HSPE/EOC or Smarter Balanced requirements for graduation.

6) Complete a High School and Beyond Plan.

Parent Involvement:

While clear standards will help improve teaching and learning in schools, parents still play the biggest

role in assuring student success. By encouraging your child to develop their skills and knowledge, you

will be sending the message that a good education is important.

1. Let your child know that you think education is important. Every day, ask your child what he

or she did in school.

2. Read with your child or have your child read to you. Helping children develop good reading

habits makes an incredible difference in their success in school. Encourage reading for

enjoyment.

3. Ask teachers what your child will be expected to learn during the school year.

4. Expect that homework will be done. Keep track of your child’s homework assignment, and

regularly look at his or her completed work. Finding a regular time for homework often

helps children finish their assignments.

5. Get acquainted with your child’s teachers and show your interest. Contact the teachers at

the beginning of the year and attend parent-teacher conferences.

6. Help your child with homework whenever possible. Don’t be intimidated by problems you

don’t know how to solve. Asking a child to explain the meaning of each part of the problem

will often be enough to find a strategy. Encourage children to explain their thinking and

problem solving strategies to you when tackling new homework from school.

7. Attend school orientations, parent nights, activities, and other informational meetings.

8. Use the District Website, www.wapatosd.org, and go to the PACE link to check on your

student’s progress. Access your student’s current status through your Skyward account.

Contact the school if you need assistance.

The school board encourages the formation of a parent associations like parent-teacher organizations or

booster type organizations, or other similar organizations at each school building for the purpose of

providing an opportunity through which parents may unite their efforts and interests to enhance the

school program.

All such groups must receive the approval of the school principal or superintendent in order to be

recognized as a booster organization. Staff participation, cooperation and support are encouraged in

such recognized organizations, however, staff will not be in any elected position or a signatory on any

fiscal/bank accounts.

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PARENT/STUDENTS RIGHTS IN IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND SERVICES ACCORDING TO SECTION

504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to parents of students with disabilities

according to Section 504. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about

your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions.

You have the right to:

1. Have your child take part in and receive benefits from public education programs without

discrimination because of his/her disabling condition.

2. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law.

3. Receive notice with respect to identification of or service to your child.

4. Have your child receive free, appropriate public education. This includes the right to be

educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes

the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an

equal opportunity to participate in school and school related activities.

5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those students without

disabilities.

6. Have your child receive special education and related services if he/she is found to be eligible

under Individuals with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

7. Have evaluation, educational, and service decisions made based upon a variety of information

sources and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and service options.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

The school district is required by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) to

annually notify parents and guardians of their rights of access to their student’s records including the

right to challenge the information; and right to file a complaint concerning alleged failures to comply

with FERPA.

Items designated as “directory information” which may be released by the school district without prior

written consent from parents, guardians, or students over 18 years of age include: lists of students

belonging to a particular group (i.e. graduating seniors, sports teams, honor rolls, etc.) which may

include the following information:

The student’s name;

Date and place of birth;

Grade level;

Address;

Major field of study;

Participation in officially recognized activities and sports;

Weight and height for members of athletic teams;

Dates of attendance;

Previously attended educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and

photographs of students for public information purposes

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A students name will be excluded from such lists of students upon written request of parents,

guardians, and students over 18 years of age. Furthermore, a parent, guardian, or student over the

age of 18 may request that any and all of these categories of information not be released under any

circumstances without their consent. Such request must be addressed in writing to the building

principal and should be updated annually.

In addition, federal law requires school districts to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three

information categories – names, addresses, and telephone listings – unless the parent, guardian or

student over 18 years of age have advised to the school district that they do not want their students

information disclosed without their prior written consent.

PACE Program Guidelines and Expectations:

On-Campus Restriction/Suspension: No students will be suspended, except for good reason. Every

effort will have been made to solve the problem in other ways, including parental contact. Students

who are suspended may be required to meet with the administrator prior to returning. Students will be

charged with trespass if they are on other Wapato School District campuses during a

suspension/expulsion. If there is a need to be at another building, the student must obtain a pass

granting permission from the principal.

Student Conduct: Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies of conduct at PACE

and in individual classroom rules. Violations of school or classroom policies will result in disciplinary

actions. The Wapato School District discipline matrix will guide disciplinary actions taken. (Wapato

School District Consequence Guideline included). If a student is sent out of class, or chooses to leave

class and is in the cafeteria for the remainder of the period they must fill out a student statement form.

Students will also be required to check in their cellphone/devices to the office. Once students return to

their regular class schedule their cellphone/devices will be returned for non-cell phone policy violations.

In the interest of safety, students are not to engage in any pushing, shoving, hitting, or “fake fighting” as

it may evolve into a situation where an unintended altercation takes place requiring disciplinary action.

Repeated offenses will be referred to the discipline matrix.

Classroom Attendance: Students will be where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed to be

there. PACE High School has a closed campus policy, including during lunch and students are to spend

time between classes going to the next class to arrive on time. Students are not go to cars, the alley, or

outside the campus fence during passing time. If there is a need to do so, students must request that

someone from the office staff escort them.

Profanity: All students are encouraged to be polite to their fellow students and staff members.

Swearing, obscene or vulgar language is prohibited on school property or at school sponsored events.

Violations of this rule may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension. Students will

follow all verbal and/or written directions of staff.

Inappropriate Show of Affection: Students may not demonstrate overt displays of affection, i.e.,

embracing, kissing, or physical contact, such as holding hands or hugging while on campus. Such

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behavior constitutes a disruption to the educational program of this school and creates an offensive

environment for other students.

Student Groom and Dress: Students at PACE High School are expected to wear clothing that is

conducive to the educational process. PACE High School believes that students should take pride in

their school, in themselves, and in their personal appearance. Clothing shall not be excessively tight,

revealing, or distracting. Students will not be allowed to attend classes if they choose not to follow the

dress code. If a student is wearing inappropriate clothing they may check out acceptable clothing (t-

shirt/shorts/sweatpants) from the PACE office for the remainder of the day.

Students should wear clothing that allows them and others to focus on learning. If a student wears

clothing that in some way causes a disruption of the learning environment including chains, spiked

necklaces and bracelets, the student will be directed to change to suitable attire. Following is a list

of expectations. The administration of PACE High School reserves the right to make any and all

judgements on matters not explicitly in this dress code and reserves the right to amend this dress

code to support a safe learning, teaching, and physical environment. (Example: clothing that is

predominantly a solid color of concern.)

1. Shorts, skorts, and skirts with/without slits may be worn only if they are at mid-thigh or

longer.

2. Tops must completely cover the torso (the stomach and lower back) at ALL times. No

cleavage or lower back shall be visible at any time. Unacceptable tops include, but are not

limited to, halter tops, off-the-shoulder tops, low-cut tops, bare-midriff tops, spaghetti

straps, and fishnet.

3. There are to be no sleeveless tops or tanks and no bare shoulders. This is for both males and

females. NO spaghetti or single straps are allowed.

4. Clothing, including hats that displays alcohol, drugs, obscenity, profanity, gang-related items

or logos including sports teams or numbers(examples include Oakland Raiders, Chicago

Bulls, SF 49ers), violence, suggestive materials, clothing that exploits body parts, (Hooter’s

etc.) and or/ pictures are not acceptable for the school setting. These restrictions apply to

school hours as well as at school-sponsored activities.

5. Confederate flags or items that display the confederate flag will not be allowed on

campus. This includes, but not limited to, clothing, belts, belt buckles, hats, backpacks,

bandanas, or lanyards that display the confederate flag will not be allowed on campus.

These restrictions apply to school hours as well as at school- sponsored activities.

6. Shoes with composition or hard sole must be worn for safety reasons. (Slippers are not

acceptable footwear for school and flip-flop type sandals are not recommended as safe

footwear.) Heelys (shoes with wheels) are not allowed.

7. Hoods and stocking caps/beanies may be worn outside, however they must be removed

inside of the classrooms. Skull caps and hairnets are not allowed.

8. Sunglasses may not be worn in the building.

9. No pajamas, blankets or boxer shorts worn as outer garments are to be worn to school.

10. No belts that loop or hang.

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11. Lanyards are to be kept completely in pockets except for PACE lanyards worn around the

neck with ID.

12. Sagging or the wearing of pants/shorts BELOW the waist and/or in a manner that allows

underwear or bare skin to show, and “bagging”, or the wearing of excessively baggy

pants/shorts with low-hanging crotches are prohibited.

13. Undergarments should not be visible at any time.

14. Students must wear leggings or undershirts/blouses under fashion clothing that has holes

exposing their skin.

Gang related clothing and attire are not permitted at PACE High School. The following are considered

gang related. This list is non-inclusive and could include other items as they arise. Any violation of the

following gang dress codes will be dealt with according to the District Consequence Matrix.

15. No solid or primarily blue or red clothing, for example solid color shirts with a small design

or picture are not permitted.

16. No bandana of any color at any time. They will be taken and given back to parents.

17. No blue or red belts of any kind.

18. No Dickies Brand of clothing.

19. Nothing hanging out of pockets that is blue or red or any other color that may be

interpreted as being gang related, including lanyards.

20. No Old English Script on clothing.

21. No blue or red laces, or shoes, or socks worn with shorts or ¾ length pants. If shoes came

with blue or red laces, they must be changed to black or white.

22. Any other type of dress or grooming deemed by Administration to be gang related including

colors, styles, or manner in which clothing is worn.

23. No visible rosaries

24. Not more than one article of clothing with any red, blue, or other gang related color.

No gang Activity: No graffiti or gang related symbolism will be displayed or written on personal or

school property including but not limited to clothing, backpacks and notebooks, journals, or file folders

used for organizing work.

Breakfast and Lunch: We have a computerized breakfast/lunch program. You must have your ID

number to receive breakfast or lunch. Breakfast is served from 7:10 – 7:35 a.m. Food should be eaten

in the cafeteria. On nice days, it may be eaten outside. Students are to leave the lunch room clean and

need to throw away their garbage. Eating outside is a privilege and the campus must remain neat with

no garbage on the grounds or in the pond.

Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom, no exceptions! The office

will not hold or save any food/or beverage for students, except for Dr. prescribed needs. Items need to

be placed in lockers or disposed of before entering the classroom. Only water will be allowed. Please

make sure the bottle has a cap or cover on at all times. Additives are not allowed to be put into the

water, and water containers must be clear. (No colored containers). Teachers may have special events

or celebrations where food and/or beverages may be allowed.

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Student Cars and Parking: Students who drive to school must register their cars in the office. Students

may park on Wasco Avenue or Yakima Avenue and the PACE parking lot, but must not drive their cars in

the alley beside the building. The parking area between the portables and the church is reserved for

staff and visitors only. Students may not use their cars as lockers, going to and from them during the

day. Students may not use their own cars for transportation on field trips or to go to the Skill Center.

Students who drive recklessly will be reported to the police.

Automobile Searches: Students are permitted to park on school premises as a privilege, not a right.

The school retains authority to conduct routine patrol of the student parking lots. The interior of a

student’s automobile on the premises may be searched if the school authority has a reasonable

suspicion that illegal, unauthorized or contraband items are contained inside.

Buses: School bus transportation is an extension of the Wapato School District system, and the

standards set by the school district authorities and individual school buildings shall carry over to the

Wapato School District buses. Students should be aware that the privileges of riding a Wapato School

bus can and will be withdrawn for repeated violations of the bus riding rules. Suspension of the bus

riding privileges does not mandate or imply suspension from school. Students riding the bus must get

off and on the bus at PACE and ride to or from the High School, not walk.

Wapato School District utilizes video/audio cameras on school buses. These cameras can record both

what is said and done on the bus. The video/audio cameras are used to monitor student behavior, to

maintain order on the school buses, and to promote and maintain a safe and appropriate environment.

Students and parents are hereby notified that the content of the tapes may be used student

disciplinary proceedings. The contents of the tapes are confidential student records and will be

safeguarded. Recordings will be retained, only if necessary, for use in a student disciplinary

proceeding or other matters as determined necessary by the administration.

Scooters and Skateboards: Due to safety reasons scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and bicycles are

not allowed on school grounds. If brought to school, they must be stored during the day in lockers or

other designated areas. If brought repeatedly, it will become a discipline issue.

Medication at School: The Wapato School District follows Washington State guidelines for giving

medicine at school, including inhalers for asthma. The parent and prescribing doctor must complete the

Release for Student Medication form. This needs to be done at the beginning of each school year. Also,

if there are any changes in your child’s medication, a new form that is available in the school office must

be completed for this to occur. An adult should carry all medication to and from school unless the

student has written permission from the doctor and parent to carry the medication. The medicine must

be in the original container and accurately labeled to minimize the risk of medication errors.

ID Cards: Picture ID cards will be available to all students through the office.

Student Records: Students will not be considered withdrawn from PACE until a request for records

from the receiving school has been faxed or mailed to the PACE secretary, a student has missed 20

consecutive days, or a parent has completed a withdrawal form.

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Parent Request for Student Information: Parents and students who wish to obtain a copy of any

information such as attendance, grades, transcripts etc., must notify the office in a timely manner.

Please allow 2 days for these requests to be filled. Information will only be given to the parent/guardian

or an authorized adult. Any Government or Social Agency forms are signed and reviewed by the

Principal.

Schedule Changes: Schedule changes will be made only at the quarter or semester based on credit

needs. Changes needed due to special circumstances shall be made only after a conference with the

counselor and principal and approved by the principal.

Student Backpacks/Lockers: You will be assigned a locker for storage of backpacks, bags, purses, etc.

Locker use is limited to before school, lunchtime, and after school. Backpacks, bags, and purses must

be left in your lockers during class time. Keep your combination private. Do not leave money or

valuables in your locker. If books or valuables are stolen from lockers, the school is not liable. YOUR

LOCKER IS FOR YOUR USE ONLY! Do not share with anyone else. Students are not allowed to trade

lockers. School personnel may hold periodic locker checks. Backpacks must not display alcohol,

obscenity, profanity, gang-related items, violence, suggestive materials, and/or pictures not acceptable

for the school setting.

Personal Searches: A student’s person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, etc.) may be

searched when a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession

of illegal, unauthorized, or contraband items. Personally intrusive searches will require more compelling

circumstances to be considered reasonable.

Pat-down Searchers: If a pat-down search or a search of a student’s garments (such as jackets, socks,

pockets, etc.) is conducted, it will be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex and with

another adult witness present, when feasible. A more intrusive search of the student’s person is

permissible in emergency situations when the health and safety of the students, employees, or visitors

on the school premises are threatened. Such a search may only be conducted in private by a school

official of the same sex, with an adult present; unless the health or safety of students will be endangered

by the delay which may be caused by following these procedures.

Internet Use: We are pleased to offer students access to the district computer network. All students

must have a form signed by a parent or guardian before they have access to the internet. Internet

access use is limited to Wapato School District policy and can be restricted or ended at any time district

policy is violated.

Miscellaneous Items: students shall not bring permanent markers, lighters, or laser pointers to school.

They will be taken away and not returned.

Electronic Devices/Cell Phones/Laptops: Cell phones, I-pods, MP3’s, laptops, cameras, or similar

electronic devices in school are not recommended. The school is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any loss or theft

of items. In an emergency, the high school has adequate methods to contact students and/or parents.

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Cell phones/smart watches and other electronic devices are to be silenced and/or on vibrate and not

accessed or visible during class. When students do not follow the previous expectation they will be

required to turn in their phone/device to the office and it will be returned at the end of the day. Calls

are to be made and messages returned before school, at lunch, and during breaks. This includes texting.

If a student is expecting an important phone call, please notify the teacher, however, we strongly

encourage parents to call the office if a message needs to be delivered to a student. This will not cause

a disruption of the class. Students are not allowed to listen to music, record, or take photos during class

on any electronic devise unless given permission by the teacher for classroom work. Headphones are

not to be visible or accessed during class time, and should be put away along with the device, unless the

teacher has incorporated a learning activity and has allowed for the use of such devices. When

students do not follow the previous expectation they will be required to turn in their headphones to the

office and they will be returned at the end of the day. If a student consistently does not adhere to the

PACE cell phone/devices & headphones expectations, causing a continued disruption to the educational

process in class they may be required to turn in their device(s)/headphones to the office prior to their

first class and it/they will be returned at the end of the day. This will be in effect for the remainder of

the grading term. Prior to the beginning of first period, lunchtime, and during transitions students may

use their headphones to listen to their device. Students are not allowed to play music or any type of

content through speakers or the speakers from their device at any time during the school day. They will

be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Repeated violations will have discipline implemented

according to the District Discipline Matrix).

Alcohol and Drug Policy: A student shall not knowingly possess, use, transmit, be under the influence

of, or show evidence of having recently used a narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine,

barbiturates, marijuana, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind. Appropriately approved and

registered prescription medication shall not be considered a violation of this rule.

Violation of this policy constitutes cause for discipline, which will include suspension, emergency

removal from class or activities, or emergency expulsion, all in accordance with the provisions of WAC

180-40-295. The district reserves the right to refer to the appropriate law enforcement agency any act

or conduct of its pupils relating to this policy which may constitute a crime under any federal, state,

county, or local law. Students who are found to be in the possession or under the influence of drugs

and/or alcohol will be suspended for ten days. This suspension may be reduced to five days upon

successful completion of a drug and alcohol assessment (for first offense only). It is the parents’

responsibility to seek the help and make arrangements for payment necessary for the assessment.

Fire Alarms: Pulling of the fire alarms, except in an emergency, is illegal and appropriate action will be

taken.

School Telephone Use: Students will not be allowed to use the office phone for personal calls. Rides

need to be arranged before school. There will be no telephone use during class time, unless it is an

emergency. If you must use the office phone, the phone must be on speaker mode. Students will not

be allowed to accept phone calls during class time. If needed, a message will be given to the student

during passing times and they may return the phone call then. In an emergency students will be

removed from class when necessary.

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Fighting: Fighting is not tolerated in the school district. Students engaged in fighting at school, school

sponsored events, or while coming to and from school may result in disciplinary action, up to and

including emergency expulsion. Students who engage in fighting will be referred to law enforcement. If

there is a fight on campus, the police will be called and the student(s) will be suspended.

Dangerous Weapons: No students shall carry, exhibit, display, or draw any firearms, swords, knives, or

other cutting or stabbing instruments. Any other weapon capable of producing bodily harm in a manner

that shows intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for safety of persons in the immediate

vicinity will not be tolerated.

Cheating/Plagiarism: Pace High School holds students to a code of academic integrity to prepare them

to be responsible leaders. Cheating or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Cheating could result in the

possible loss of credit for the class. The following are considered offenses that may result in a no-credit

for the assignment as per the Discipline Matrix.

1. Copying or attempting to copy from another student, either an assignment or test.

2. Allowing another student to copy one’s work.

3. Helping another student during testing.

4. Copying from another student or other sources of information and claiming it as your own.

Threats of Violence: Threats of violence by a student against another student or staff member may

result in disciplinary action, up to and including emergency expulsion. Law enforcement may also be

notified of any threats of violence.

There will be immediate suspension for any threat of violence by a student against another

student(s) or staff member(s).

This suspension may extend until a psychological evaluation is conducted by a health care

provider licensed to conduct such and assessment, and the superintendent is supplied with

a copy of the assessment. This assessment would be solely at the expense of the family.

The police will be notified that a threat of violence has occurred.

Pending the written outcome, the student would be returned to school to face the already

in place discipline action for threats, or an alternative plan would be created based upon the

evaluation.

Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying: Harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying is a deliberate or

repeated behavior which is unwelcome, not asked for, and not returned. It does not happen by

accident, but by someone’s intent, and/or it is repeated. The behavior can be verbal, non-verbal, visual,

or physical. It can be based on sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnic origin, or physical/mental

disability. These actions are not appropriate and will be addressed in a serious manner no matter the

level of the offense. Consequences may include suspension and/or expulsion dependent upon severity

in accordance to RCW 9A.36.080 and SHB 1444. Law enforcement may be involved.

If students feel they are being harassed, intimidated, or bullied, they need to take the following steps:

(1) Say “NO” to unwelcome behavior

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(2) Tell the person to stop

(3) Walk away

(4) Avoid actions that may make the situation worse because they may make others feel like

you approved of their behavior

(5) Report it to a staff member, preferably a teacher, counselor, and/or administrator

Consequences For Involvement In Criminal Activities: The following are the Wapato School District

guidelines for student involvement in criminal activities directed at school property, personnel, and/or

students as defined by law.

1. Any potential criminal activity by students directed at school property, personnel, or

students, will be referred to law enforcement for investigation with the cooperation of

school staff

2. Law enforcement authorities have the right to interview students in school. Students have

the right to decline to be interviewed and to remain silent during such interviews.

3. School officials will follow board-approved policies and procedures for student discipline.

Discipline may include, but is not limited to short-term suspension, long-term suspension or

expulsion. Restitution will be sought.

4. While a student is suspended or expelled from school, he/she will be denied access to any

school or school grounds in the district.

5. Students may lose privileges, such as attending or participating in any Wapato School

District sponsored assembly, ceremony, activity, or athletic event.

6. If the long-term suspended or expelled student requests re-admission to the school district

and the school officials approve re-admission, school officials will determine the education

setting for the student.

SNOW ROUTES

Beginning the 2017-2018 school year: When the superintendent or superintendent designee advises that buses will be on snow routes the following will apply. Buses will not drive on private roads, lanes, or driveways when snow routes are advised. Buses will meet students at the end of the driveway, lane, or private road.

Students living on the following roads will meet at the designated areas:

1. North Brownstown will meet at the corner of West Wapato and Brownstown 2. Konnowac Rd., Lombard loop, Nightingale Rd, Borquin Rd, Riggins Rd. Brooks, Vista Ridge Rd will

meet at the parking lot of Wind Machine Sales at 5250 Yakima Valley Hwy, Wapato, WA 98951 3. North Camas Road will meet at the corner of Camas and Jones 4. Hoffer Extension West of Campbell will meet at the corner of Campbell and Hoffer Rd. 5. Orchard Way will meet at the corner of West Wapato and Orchard Way 6. East Parker Heights Rd will meet at the Donald Store

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7. Thorp Rd will meet at Parker Bridge and the Yakima Valley Highway. 8. Pump house Road will meet at Lateral C and Marion Drain.

NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The district will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic

and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-

discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the

presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person

with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other

designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be

free from sexual harassment.

Civil Rights Compliance Officer; ADA Student and Patron Coordinator; Glenn Green, Assistant Superintendent P.O. Box 38 Wapato, WA 98951 TavisP@wapatosd.org

Title IX/Civil Rights-Staff/Affirmative Action/ADA Staff Coordinator: Kelly Garza, Executive Director P.O. Box 38 Wapato, WA 98951 KellyG@wapatosd.org

Section 504 Coordinator Marilyn Bergevin, Special Programs Director P.O. Box 38 Wapato, WA 98951

MarilynB@wapatosd.org

Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Coordinator Tavis Peterson, Executive Director PO Box 38 Wapato, WA 98951 TavisP@wapatosd.org