Show respect by using polite behavior and language.  Call people only by their name.

      Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

      Follow the school wide attention signal. “May I have your attention please?

      Always walk on the blacktop and sidewalks.

      Leave toys at home.

 Electronic Devices/equipment, Cellular phones, pagers and/or laser devices are not to be brought to school. Audio equipment needed for instructional purposes will be provided through the audio-visual equipment center. Violators will be subject to discipline and confiscation of the device. Unique situations which require a pager or    phone, must be approved by parent contact with the school principal.

Students’ appearance should be neat and clean. Dress and appearance which causes disruption of the educational process, or present health and/or safety problems, will not be permitted.  

Gang apparent colors  and  insignias, etc, are prohibited within the school setting.

Following are the dress code guidelines for students.  While these guidelines may seem unnecessary for younger students, they do apply to all:

Spandex clothing is not permitted at school.

Bare midriff clothing is not permitted.

Tank tops and tube tops are not permitted unless a shirt, blouse, or vest is worn over them..

T-shirts, hats, badges, or other items of apparel which, by printed  word, symbol, or display, promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, nudity, violence, gang behavior, or that disrupts the educational climate are prohibited.

Hats are not to be worn in the building and must be removed before entering the building unless notified of a special occasion.

Pants, shirts, or blouses must be free from holes and must not be cut as to be revealing.

Dress and/or appearance which constitute a clear and      present   danger to the student’s health and/or safety, or       which causes interference with work, or creates a classroom  or school  disruption, will not be permitted.  Such as flip-flops or high heel shoes      

Short shorts are not appropriate for school.  The hem of the shorts must fall below the fingertips when the arms are down along the sides of the body.

Students will attend regularly scheduled classes unless officially excused.

Washington State Compulsory Attendance Law (Becca Law) and Auburn School District policy require parents/guardians to ensure students ages six to eighteen years of age, attend school every day school is in session.

Students must attend school regularly and be on time to classes.  The single greatest reason students fail classes and do not graduate is irregular attendance.  This is the case even when absences are excused, but become excessive.  Tardiness is another form of poor attendance.

There are occasions when students do need to miss school and are excused.  Reasons for excused absences are: injury or illness; authorized student activities; school sponsored activities; religious holidays; doctor and dental appointments; special non-school activities; and absences prearranged at the discretion of the principal.

If one of these situations arises, a parent should telephone the school office before the start of the school day, or send a note to the office the day before the absence.

Students arriving late to school must go to the school office for an admittance slip.

 Students will treat themselves and others with respect and contribute to a positive and safe school climate.

 Students will be responsible for arriving on time for school, being prepared for class, and listening to and following instructions.

 Students will be responsible for making appropriate choices for their behavior.

 Students will reflect on problems and express alternatives that would lead to personal growth.

The foundation of our discipline plan is based on decision making and accepting responsibility for our actions.

      Everyone is expected to do his or her best at all times.

      Behaviors or actions that help someone grow and mature are encouraged.

      Behavior or actions that interfere with the growth and safety of others will not be tolerated.

The Evergreen Height's staff is committed to quality education for all students.  All students deserve the most positive educational climate possible for academic and social growth.

Our discipline program includes a technique called “Think Time” to create a positive climate when any student exhibits a behavior that disrupts the classroom environment.  The technique emphasizes the seriousness of education, respectfulness of the classroom environment, and the importance of students taking responsibility for their own behavior.  “Think Time” has two parts:  First part is designed to allow students to focus and gain self-control by asking them to either sit off to the side or temporarily go to another classroom.  The second part is designed to provide the student feedback about their behavior and an opportunity to plan for future success in the classroom.

The parent will be notified when your child has been directed to “Think Time” three or more times within a school week.  Additionally, your assistance would be appreciated if problems persist or if a problem is unusually challenging.

Harassment is any unwelcome and unwanted behavior that interferes with a student’s privacy or makes him or her feel uncomfortable. All students are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, and disability. If someone persists in an unwelcome behavior after he or she has been requested to stop, or if this behavior results in a student wanting to stay away from school, it is harassment. Unwelcome and/or uninvited sexual advances, requests for sexual favor, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature may constitute sexual harassment. A student who believes he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment is strongly encouraged to bring this to the immediate attention of a teacher, principal, or office personnel, as appropriate, without fear of reprisal. Complaints of sexual harassment will be investigated by appropriate personnel.

Examples of inappropriate behaviors which will be considered harassment include:

       Using derogatory terms for a person.

       Inappropriately touching another person.

       Making unwanted remarks, gestures or jokes.

Complaints of harassment will be promptly investigated and immediate action will be taken to resolve complaints.  No individual will suffer reprisals for reporting incidents or making complaints.

      Respect others and their things.

      Use only school equipment, and use it properly.

      Practice safety and make good choices.

Washington laws require the following for administration of both prescription and over-the-counter medication at school.

      Written instructions from the doctor.

      Written permission from the parent.

      Medication must be in the original container with the pharmacist’s label including the child’s name, physicians or dentist’s name, medication and dosage.

      The permission and instructions are valid for one school year only.

Written instructions from the doctor must include the child’s name, the name of the medication, its actions, side effects, and the time for administration.  Authorization forms are available in the health room. In absence of the required form, a signed authorization from the physician or dentist and the parent may be accepted. Authorization for administration of medication to students shall be for a specific period of time, not to exceed the current school year.ASD 3416 If, for some reason, a doctor’s signature is unavailable, parents/guardians may come to the office and administer the medication themselves.  Most medication administration can be scheduled before and after school.

SKATEBOARD / IN-LINE SKATES / SCOOTERS

It is against Auburn School District rules for skateboards, scooters or roller blades (in-line skates) to be taken onto school property.  Therefore, skateboards, scooters and roller blades will NOT be allowed at school.

BUS SAFETY

     Students will sit quietly on busses.

     Students will obey the bus driver.

     Student will face the front of the bus.

     Student will get off bus at assigned bus stop only.

     There is no eating or drinking on the bus.

CROSSWALK SAFETY

      Students will show respect to patrol members when crossing the street.

      Students will walk to the busses and wait safely behind the yellow line.

      Students will cross in the crosswalks only.

      Students will not cross between busses in the bus loading zone.