Student Handbook

Bellevue Big Picture School Mission

To prepare all students for success in college, career, and citizenship through personalized, rigorous, and relevant learning experiences.

Bellevue School District (BSD) Vision

To affirm and inspire each and every student to learn and thrive as creators of their future world.

BSD Mission

To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally, through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another’s humanity, we provide courageous support for an equitable and exceptional education for all students.

BELLEVUE BIG PICTURE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The school was designed around the Big Picture Learning philosophy and five guiding principles: Personalization, Adult World Connection, Common intellectual Mission, Shared Leadership and Responsibility, Supportive Partnerships.

Guidelines for Success

At Big Picture, students are acknowledged within classes and at PMU’s for demonstrating: Positive Relationships, OWnership of Learning and Leadership.

Staff and Students Commit to Join the Panther PROWL at Big Picture!

Positive Relationships	Treat each other well.
Ownership of Learning	Self-management and making good choices.
Leadership	Doing what is right to take care of the physical space around you   and the school community – no matter who is or isn’t watching!

BIG PICTURE SCHOOL GOALS

Bellevue Big Picture’s curricular program is led by the Building Equity Leadership Team, which provides oversight to ensure improvement in academic and social-emotional outcomes for all students. The school is committed to growing Project-based Learning in all courses, due to the opportunity for student voice and choice in this approach. The school will refine its implementation of the Big Picture design features each year, including advisory, personalized learning plans, Learning Through Internships (LTI), student-led conferences, and college and career exploration.

Bellevue Big Picture will also continue to develop a strong and supportive school culture through:

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), including Panther PROWL behavior expectations and PROWL slip recognition.
• Restorative Practices, which includes implementing academic and community building circles in classrooms and using restorative conferencing to resolve conflicts.

Additional programs to support a positive school culture include weekly Pick Me Up (PMU) assemblies, anti-bullying curriculum, positive student recognition programs and afterschool activities.

Family and community engagement are critical to Bellevue Big Picture. We continue to build community partnerships to support the internship program, as well as partnerships with parents, colleges, businesses and non-profits to support all students with academic success and college and career readiness. The school will continue to recruit, train, and support mentors; design and host parent information nights on topics like project-based learning, standards-based grading, and technology integration; stretch out into the community to promote the school to district students during the open enrollment period; and showcase innovative practices to other educators in the district and beyond.

Middle School 2023-2024

Monday & Friday		Tuesday		Wednesday		Thursday
1st Period	8:10-9:05	1st Period	8:10-9:00	2nd Period	8:10-9:50	1st Period	8:10-9:40
		PMU	9:05-9:30	4th Period	9:55-11:30	3rd Period	9:45-11:20
2nd Period	9:10-10:00	2nd Period	9:35-10:20	Lunch	11:30-12:00	Lunch	11:20-11:50
3rd Period	10:05-10:55	3rd Period	10:25-11:10	5th Period	12:05-1:40	6th Period	11:55-1:30
4th Period	11:00-11:55	4th Period	11:15-12:05			7th Period	1:35-3:05
Lunch	11:55-12:25	Lunch	12:05-12:35			Tutorial	3:05-3:40
5th Period	12:30-1:20	5th Period	12:40-1:25
6th Period	1:25-2:15	6th Period	1:30-2:15
7th Period	2:20-3:05	7th Period	2:20-3:05
Tutorial	3:05-3:40	Tutorial	3:05-3:40

 High School 2023-24

Monday, Tuesday, Friday		Wednesday (alternating weeks)				Thursday
		A		B		*subject to change based on each student’s LTI
1st Period	8:00-8:58	1st Period	8:00-9:15	2nd Period	8:00-9:15	Advisory	8:00-9:00
2nd Period	9:01-9:59	3rd Period	9:20-10:20	3rd Period	9:20-10:20	Workshop 1	9:05-10:50
3rd Period	10:02-10:27	4th Period	10:25-11:40	6th Period	10:25-11:40	Lunch	10:50-11:20
4th Period	10:29-11:27	5th Period	11:45-1:00	7th Period	11:45-1:00	Workshop 2	11:25-1:10
Lunch	11:27-11:57	LUNCH	1:00-1:30	LUNCH	1:00-1:30	Workshop 3	1:15-3:00
5th Period	12:00-12:58					Tutorial	3:00-3:30
6th Period	1:01-1:59
7th Period	2:02-3:00
Tutorial	3:00-3:30

 TUTORIAL

Tutorial meets Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri for 30 minutes following school in all teachers’ rooms. Students may be assigned to tutorial by their teachers, and/or they may choose to go to tutorial in a specific class to get more individualized attention from a specific instructor, to complete missing assignments, or to take make-up tests. If students are on campus during this time, they need to be in a teacher’s room for tutorial. We encourage students to attend tutorial regularly!

FULL SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

All 6^th-10^th grade students are required to have a full schedule. All 11th and 12th grade students are encouraged to take a full schedule each semester but may opt to earn six credits instead of seven. During any open period, students are expected to be off school grounds or in the main office for quiet study.

 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students in Washington State must earn a minimum of 24 high school credits to graduate. Each semester class is worth 0.5 credit. In order to receive a diploma, High School students must:

• earn a minimum of forty (40) hours of Community Service
• earn a minimum cumulative 0 grade point average (GPA)
• complete state assessments
• successfully complete Washington State History/Government. Students who transfer into the Bellevue School District after 7th grade will be required to satisfactorily complete Washington State History/Government in order to meet the graduation requirement.

More information about High School Graduation Requirements can be found here.

RETAKING A COURSE

A student may attempt to improve the grade of a previous course by retaking the course at Big Picture School. Students may take the course at another facility provided they receive prior approval from an Executive Director of Teaching & Learning. The highest grade earned becomes the grade of record and is computed into the cumulative credits and GPA. The other course attempt stays on the transcript. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact with the school’s registrar to have the grade corrected on the transcript although, on occasion, this transfer occurs naturally.

SCHEDULE CORRECTIONS

Course schedules are student driven; this means that courses are placed in the master schedule based on course selections of individual students from the previous spring. Throughout the registration process, students are informed to select their courses wisely as they will be held to the classes they registered for during Spring Registration.

Any request for a schedule change must be submitted before the tenth day of the semester by setting up an appointment with a counselor or administrator. Strong consideration will be given to requests which involve corrections including, but not limited to inaccurate level placement and adjustments needed due to summer school completion. It is anticipated these changes would be very limited and only for significant extenuating circumstances.

Schedule change requests after ten days into the semester must be initiated by meeting with a counselor. Again, only requests that include significant extenuating circumstances will be considered. After ten class days, the withdrawal policy indicates that a student will be withdrawn with an F grade unless there are significant extenuating circumstances.

 

DROP OFF/PICK UP

The school campus opens at 7:45 AM. High School classes start at 8:00 and Middle School classes start at 8:10. Students should be dropped off with enough time remaining for the student to make it to class on time. Student drop-off is in the main parking lot adjacent to the cafe. Please pull forward to unload students and refrain from stopping in the crosswalk.

If a student is staying for tutorial and/or afterschool activities, they are to be in supervised classrooms. Students not staying after school should be picked up immediately. Any student not getting picked up by 3:10 needs to be in tutorial and under adult supervision. Afterschool activities typically end by 4:45 pm.

If you are parking and entering the school, please park in the main lot closest to the cafeteria building. For safety reasons, BP does not allow students to remain on campus after school in unsupervised locations.

CLOSED CAMPUS

Big Picture is a closed campus. Students are required to remain on campus from the time they arrive at school until the end of the school day. Permission to leave school grounds during school hours will be granted upon the request of a parent/guardian. The exception to this is for high school students during lunch. If a student leaves campus without permission, disciplinary action will be taken. Our campus is also closed to all non -BP students while school activities and classes are in session (7:45am-5:00pm).

STUDENT SUPERVISION AND LOITERING

Students must be in a supervised activity at all times. Waiting for parents and rides for more than 10 minutes is considered loitering. Once a student leaves campus, he/she may not return that day unless with a parent/guardian present or for a school function.

CLASS COMPLAINTS/CONCERNS

Our goal as a school community is achievement for all students at a high standard (academic, social, and behavior). Complaints, problems or concerns about a child’s class should be resolved by the people who are closest to the situation. The following process must be followed for resolving classroom/student issues or concerns:

1. Contact and/or meet with the classroom Tell the teacher your concerns.
2. With the cooperation of your child, develop a plan for resolving the problem or A good faith effort must be attempted and documented by all involved. Most issues can and will be resolved with this effort.
3. If the problem is not resolved after implementation of the plan, make an appointment with the student’s counselor. Share continued concerns and the efforts attempted thus far to resolve the Enlist the counselor’s assistance and develop a plan with the counselor for resolving the problem.
4. If the problem is not resolved with the teacher and the counselor, contact the principal or assistant principal for an appointment. Bring to the meeting all previous implementation efforts and Clarify with the principal or assistant principal what actions can and will be taken in response to your concern.

A decision to make a class assignment change based on classroom concerns is the sole jurisdiction of the building principal. If a class change is warranted, the change will most likely be done within a reasonable break/time period in the academic year, i.e., the end of the term.

FIELD TRIPS

Whenever a student leaves the school grounds for a student activity, a Parent Permission Slip must be completed by a parent or guardian. Forms will be completed through Final Forms. Telephone calls cannot be accepted for authorization at such activities. Parent chaperones are always appreciated. Interested parents should complete the BSD volunteer authorization process to be eligible to chaperone.

DELIVERING NOTES TO STUDENTS

Notes or other correspondence to students from parents, activity advisors, and coaches will not be delivered during the school day except in cases of emergency. Please plan ahead for this type of correspondence. Emergencies do not include reminders to stay for tutorial or activity, appointment reminder, etc. In addition, please do NOT text or call your children during class time. They cannot access their cell phones until lunch or after school.

GUESTS FOR DANCES

High School students wishing to bring a guest to a school-sponsored dance must obtain, complete, and return the guest application form at least 3 days prior to the event. The form is available in the main office a few weeks before each dance. After the application is approved, the BP student will receive a guest pass which will allow him/her to purchase a guest dance ticket. Each High School student is limited to bringing only one guest. The administration reserves the right to refuse access to school-sponsored events to non-BP students. Individuals attending the dances as a guest must be at least of high school age and under the age of 21. Middle School students are not allowed to bring guests to school dances.

STUDENT GIFTS

Balloons, flowers, gifts will not be delivered to students during the day because they create an interruption to the learning environment. These items can be held in the office till after school.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS

All visitors must first sign in at the Main Office and receive a name tag. This includes parents and other community members. Visits to classes should be pre-arranged so as not to disrupt the instructional environment or teacher plan for the day. Please do not arrive on our campus hoping to meet a teacher during class or tutorial time. If a parent or community member wishes to meet with a staff member, please contact them by phone or email to arrange a meeting in advance. If you desire to observe a class in session, please make arrangements with administration in advance.

Non-Big Picture students wishing to visit Big Picture and/or attend classes may only do so for instructional purposes. They must already reside in our attendance area and provide proof of residency. The purpose of these visitations is to facilitate a successful transition for a student from their current school to Big Picture. Visitations for other purposes will be denied. Students’ friends, whether they live in the attendance area or not, may not visit campus during school hours. All student visitations must be preapproved by the principal.

For security and safety reasons, please contact a staff member immediately if you notice an unidentified or unknown person on our campus.

POSTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS

Prior to distribution or posting on campus, all non-school materials must be approved by the school administration to ensure they follow district policy (Policy 4060 and Procedure 4060P: “Distribution of Materials”). Approved non-school materials may be posted only on the Community Bulletin Boards in the office. No more than one 8½” x 11” poster is allowed. School- related materials must be signed, dated, and preapproved by designated school officials prior to posting. Items may only be posted in the office and in other designated areas throughout the building. All posted items must be removed by the organizing group immediately following the event. Materials that are posted in undesignated areas or that do not follow Big Picture or district policies will be removed.

FOOD

Students may bring snacks and bottled water (with a closable lid) to eat/drink at appropriate times. Each teacher determines what is an appropriate time or if there is an appropriate time. Students should never have beverages on tables when using laptops. All food and gum wrappers need to be thrown in the trash cans. Classrooms may lose this privilege if there are ongoing concerns for food wrappers, gum and containers being left on the desks/floors.

ALLERGY AWARE SCHOOL

While it is not possible to create a completely allergen-free environment, there are students at Big Picture with both environmental and food-based allergies. Students are asked to be considerate of the needs of their classmates with life-threatening allergies. This includes taking steps to minimize peer exposure to allergens, for example, refraining from exchanging food items. In addition, students should call 911 or seek adult help if a peer exhibits symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, including, but not limited to, a skin rash, vomiting, wheezing or difficulty breathing.

CUBBIES AND ROOM CLEANLINESS

Please clean up after yourself. Food wrappers need to be thrown away. Loose paper, clothes, project materials need to be put away.

Bellevue School District Board Policy No. 0130, Equity and Accountability

All students have an inherent right to an equitable, accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment. The District values students’ diverse ideas and contributions, and believes that students’ identities and backgrounds should actively contribute to their successful academic outcomes and that of their peers. Diversity is a core strength of our District and requires that we work systemically to eliminate racial inequalities and inequities for all marginalized students.

Click the link above for the full text of the district policy on equity and accountability.

Bellevue School District is a member of the Public Schools Emergency Communications System (PSECS). School closure information is updated through PSECS, which is then accessed by numerous television and radio stations. You can hear closure information and messages by tuning in to a local TV or radio station. Other choices are:

• Internet Sites: http://www.schoolreport.org
• Call the School news line at 425-456-4111
• Register for District broadcast email

Sign up for notifications

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Emergency response procedures may be activated by any staff member at the school level. The District Emergency Operations Plan will be activated at the district level by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendents, or their designee.

Fire: In case of a fire in the school, a loud alarm will sound. Students should follow instructions from their teacher and/or adult in the nearest vicinity for evacuation. Students must stay with their class and walk at all times. Fire drills will occur several times throughout the year. The alarm will sound and school officials will time how long it takes to evacuate the building. Cooperation is necessary during these drills to assure the safety of all. False alarms will be treated as real fires until proven otherwise. It is against state law to set off a fire alarm with no cause. The police and fire departments will be involved in an investigation should this occur. Misuse of fire alarms and/or fire extinguishers will result in disciplinary action leading up to suspension or expulsion.

Earthquake: Earthquakes occur without warning. Experts estimate that there are less than five seconds from the beginning of a quake to seek cover. In the event of an earthquake or earthquake drill, students are expected to:

• duck under a desk, table or chair
• cover face, head and neck
• hold the furniture protecting

Students should wait for an all-clear signal before leaving their cover. The teacher will direct evacuation if needed. Once outside, students should stay with their class and listen carefully to all instructions. Attendance will be taken and further instructions given. Each of these steps will be practiced during earthquake drills.

Decision to Implement a Lockdown: Law enforcement may contact a school and advise a lockout (or less likely, a lockdown) if there is a known safety threat in the area. If there is a threat on campus, staff members may initiate lockdown procedures. In the case of a lockout or lockdown, principals will work with district officials (and law enforcement, when applicable) to ensure the safety of staff and students and to communicate with families as the situation allows.

Full procedures for a lockout or lockdown are outlined in Procedure 3432P.

 

Parent/Family Access to Grades and Attendance

Parents/guardians and students may access teachers’ gradebooks and attendance to monitor their child’s progress. This is intended to serve as a communication tool between the school, student and parent/guardian.

1. To access student grades, attendance, and various assignments go to Synergy StudentVue/ParentVue. Instructions are here.

Student-led Conferences

Student-led conferences will occur for all students 2 times per year. Parents/guardians are welcome to have a conference with any teacher at any time during the year. Please contact your student’s teacher and/or counselor to arrange a conference time that is mutually agreeable.

Progress Reports

Teacher-generated progress reports may be sent home with students any time during the year. Interim Progress reports are mailed home for students with C’s and lower at least 5 weeks before the end of a semester.

Report Cards

Report cards are issued four (4) times during the school year and can be found online in StudentVue/ParentVue. The 1^st report card is issued at the end of the first quarter and communicates progress and grades to date. The 2^nd report card communicates the final course grades for first semester. In second semester, grades are reset. The 3^rd report card is a progress report at the end of third quarter, and the 4^th report card communicates the final grades of second semester.

Standards Based Grading (SBG) Overview

Bellevue Big Picture School uses Standards Based Teaching, Assessment and Grading. This educational philosophy clearly aligns our instruction and assessment with Washington State Standards and 21st Century Skills (www.iste.org; www.p21.org). Students are empowered to take responsibility for their own mastery of the standards and will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their growth and progress. Assessments and the associated grades are designed to communicate students’ proficiency on specific standards and whether they exceed or need improvement at any given time.

Students who have not yet demonstrated proficiency on a particular standard continue to work and improve their mastery of the concept. They have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their proficiency until they meet or exceed standard.

Assessment Scale and general descriptors used in school-wide rubrics and grading:

4 – Exceeding: Student shows proficiency in the content/skill and can apply it to new situations.

3 – Meeting: Student shows proficiency in using the content/skill as it has been introduced in class.

2 – Approaching: Student understands pieces of the content/skill but is not able to put them together.

1 – Beginning: Student can demonstrate some of the content/skill with help.

0.5 – Even with help, the student does not know any of the knowledge and/or skills.

0 – No Evidence: No evidence was submitted.

Overall Course Grade Calculation: At least 80% of each student’s grade will be based upon demonstrated proficiency on content-specific standards. Up to 20% may be based upon demonstration of proficiency on 21st-Century Skills-based standards such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Average of Standard Scores	3.5-4.0	2.6-3.49	2.0-2.59	1.5-1.99	0.0-1.49
Final Letter Grade	A	B	C	D	F

• There are no pluses or minuses in the Students will only receive an A, B, C, D, or F for each course on their report card.
• The conversion table above is not the same as calculating grade point average (GPA). GPA is a way of translating a student’s overall achievement in multiple courses to a To calculate GPA, each grade of A is 4.0, B 3.0, C 2.0, D 1.0 and an F is 0.0.

Summative Assessments: Tasks such as tests, quizzes, papers, final projects and project presentations are called “summative assessments.” These are given after students have had a chance to practice the content or skills being assessed. Summative assessments WILL be used to calculate students’ final grades.

Formative Assessments: Class work and assignments leading up to summative assessments are called “formative assessments.” These are used as feedback for students and advisors. Examples include practice assignments, practice homework, pre-tests, some quizzes and assignments leading up to project presentations. Advisors will enter formative assignments in the Gradebook so parents, students, and advisors can track student progress, but formative assignments will not count towards a student’s grade.

Students are expected to complete all formative assessments. Timely completion of all work is important in order for students to get feedback and prepare for summative assessments. Students may be assigned “mandatorial” (required afterschool tutorial) until the required missing work is completed.

Make-up and Redo Policies: Each grade level team will establish their own make-up and redo policies and communicate them to students in the course syllabus.

21st Century Skills: In addition to content standards, students may also be assessed on 21^st Century Skills, including creativity and innovation, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

 

COLLEGE/CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

The Community Partnership Coordinator/ Career Specialist is available to assist students with current career and technical curricular choices, job and career information and opportunities, and with online career interest inventories for post high school educational choices and future vocations. Naviance Family Connection is a comprehensive website that students can use to plan for college and a career. Family Connection is linked with Naviance™, a service that counselors use to track and analyze data about college and career plans, so it provides up-to-date information that is specific to our school. Family Connection allows you to:

• Get involved in the planning and advising process – Build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers; complete a 4 year course plan for high school graduation or college entrance requirements
• Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics; explore majors; compare student activities and athletics offered on campus
• Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments; find out what college major is tied to your career choice
• Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos, and complete tasks assigned to you by the school to better prepare yourself for your future college and career goals
• Family Connection web address is: naviance.com/bellevuehs

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements are read during first period as needed. Announcements must relate to school or district functions and are subject to editing. Students are responsible for knowing the contents of the announcements.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES

To be eligible for free or reduced price lunches, a parent or guardian must complete the application form, which is available online from the BSD website. Income guidelines for reduced price meals are established by the Federal Government and are on the application.

GUIDANCE SERVICES

Counselors are available to assist students in the areas of academic, post high school, and socio- emotional guidance and counseling. The school counselors do individual and classroom five-year planning for ninth grade through post high school and help prepare students for standardized testing, soliciting recommendations, writing of college entrance essays, and completing applications and financial aid forms. Middle and high school counselors are qualified to assist in the interpretation of test scores, to assist in resolving personal problems, and to support you with adjustments in school and life. Their services are provided to all of our students including accelerated and special needs students. Big Picture also offers services of a school psychologist who works with counselors in completing psychological and academic assessments.

HEALTH SERVICES

The Health Room/Clinic is located in the Main Office. Health services include care for those who become ill or injured at school; health counseling; and information about community health resources. If you become ill while at school, please let your teacher know, and then report directly to the Health Room for assistance. You may remain in the health room for 15 minutes. After such time, students will either go home, if necessary, or go back to class. You must sign out in the Attendance Office before leaving school due to an illness and bring an excuse note upon your return.

InvestEd

This foundation provides assistance to students who are experiencing financial difficulties which could limit their opportunities to participate in the full school program. Please see a counselor or administrator for more information.

LOST AND FOUND

Personal belongings found on campus will be turned into the Main Office. At the end of each semester, unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

If medication(s) is to be taken while at school, written instructions from the prescribing physician and parental permission must be obtained for EACH medication. A medication authorization form is available in the main office and must be completed by a physician and returned/faxed to the school nurse. If more than one medication is to be taken, additional authorization forms can be obtained. All medications will be kept and dispensed (as ordered by the physician) by a designated school employee. Prescription and non-prescription medication must be sent in the original pharmacy container. Non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be clearly labeled with the child’s name, dosage, and time to be given. NO MEDICATION (prescription or non- prescription) CAN BE GIVEN WITHOUT A PHYSICIAN’S ORDER. There is to be NO sharing of medications of any kind. This will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action.

 SCHOOL INSURANCE

Student accident insurance may be purchased through the district. Enrollment forms are available in the main office.

SCHOOL RECORDS

The registrar is responsible for maintaining Permanent Academic Records and all official school records such as transcripts, report cards, and test scores.

TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY BOOKS

The school district provides textbooks for all students in the district at no cost. Every student is required to take good care of all textbooks assigned to them or available in class. Only books with the assigned number assigned to each student will be accepted as valid when returned. Fines are based on teacher or principal judgment for abuse, misuse or lost books. Fines will be assessed for lost or damaged books and may result in holding of the student yearbook. No refunds on fines will be given after one year of the issuance of the fine. Also, no refunds on fines will be given if a book is later found that is no longer in use by a course.

Library books may be checked out for 3 weeks, though they may be renewed at any time. Students are responsible for keeping books in good shape and will be fined a replacement cost if damaged. A $5 late fee will be assessed for books that are 3 weeks or more overdue. Book replacement fees (& late fees) will be assessed for books marked lost, although the replacement fee may be waived upon the book’s return to the library. Unpaid library fines may hinder students from obtaining yearbooks and student transcripts.

 

ASB & STUDENT GOVERNMENT

ASB officers are elected each year according to the ASB constitution and are responsible for the student body budget and special activities such as spirit days and socials/dances. Students may purchase an ASB Card for $7.50 and a yearbook for $30.00. ASB cards and student yearbooks can

 

be purchased during our August orientation as well as during the school year. ASB cards will be issued early in the fall after student photos are delivered. The yearbook is issued at the end of the school year and features student pictures and highlights of activities during the year. Please note that for students having fines at the end of the year, yearbooks will be held until the last day of the school year or until all fines are cleared.

 

ACTIVITY/ATHLETIC INFORMATION

The Bellevue School District offers students opportunities to extend their learning through extracurricular and after school activity programs. Involvement in extracurricular endeavors is strongly encouraged. High school students wishing to participate in school sports should contact their attendance area high school athletic department for a list of dates and sports. Activity/Athletic eligibility requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA while attending six classes.

Middle school students will have the opportunity, pending sign-ups, to participate in annual offerings. Students will have the opportunity to create a variety of after-school clubs and activities. Big Picture students who desire to participate in BP school related clubs and sports must purchase an ASB card.

CLUB JUBILEE AND JUBILEE SPORTS

BP’s middle school afterschool program is run by an outside organization called Jubilee REACH through a program called Club Jubilee. They have a selection of activities that rotate throughout the year.

Jubilee programming runs from 3:45 – 4:45 pm every day except Wednesday and 2:00-3:00 on Wednesdays (during specific seasons). Currently, there is no cost for Club Jubilee though students must sign up in advance to participate.

CLUB JUBILEE SPORTS -Become part of a Team! Join an afterschool sports team and grow better by competing with your friends in other Bellevue Middle Schools in:

• Boys / Girls Soccer
• Coed Flag Football
• Girls Golf (Fall) Boys / Girls Golf (Spring)
• Boys / Girls Basketball

Click these links for more information on district activities and athletics policies: POLICY 2151 and PROCEDURE 2151P.

 

The staff at Bellevue Big Picture School considers regular attendance essential to learning. Classroom sessions are carefully planned and are a valuable experience that cannot always be duplicated. Absences create difficulty for both students and teachers in maintaining continuity in student progress at school. Therefore, regular attendance is necessary if students are to profit fully from the learning experiences offered. District policies and procedures related to attendance are at POLICY 3122 and PROCEDURE 3122P.

TARDIES

Students are expected to be in class on time. This means that students are expected to be in their classrooms, in their seats, and ready for class at the beginning of the class. Students who show up late disrupt the teacher and the learning of others, and do not get the full value of the education being offered. Secondary students–when a student’s tardiness becomes frequent or disruptive, the student may be referred to the principal or counselor and may be subject to corrective action. Each school may determine at what point in the class a tardy turns into an absence.

Bellevue Big Picture School students need to be in class and ready to learn at the bell/beginning of class. Students who miss more than 50% of class will be considered absent. The following are consequences for tardiness:

1. The first time a student is tardy, the teacher will have a problem-solving conversation with the student.
2. The second time a student is tardy, the teacher will call a parent or
3. The third time a student is tardy, the teacher will convene a meeting with the student and their advisor to problem-solve.
4. The fourth (or additional times) a student is tardy, the teacher will assign the student a detention in their class during tutorial.
5. The fifth (or additional times) a student is tardy, the teacher will refer the student to the office for a meeting with the Assistant Principal. At that time, additional consequences may be determined.

EARLY RELEASE FROM A CLASS

Students are expected to remain in class until the end of the class. This means that students are expected to be in their classrooms, engaged in the learning, until the students have been dismissed by the teacher. Students who leave early disrupt the teacher and the learning of others, and do not get the full value of the education being offered. When a student leaves class or school early without permission or it becomes frequent or disruptive, the student may be referred to the principal or counselor and may be subject to corrective action. Each school may determine the point in the class at which the early release turns into an absence.

At Bellevue Big Picture School, students who leave class without permission with more than ten minutes left in the class period may be considered absent. The following are consequences:

1. Students will meet with counselor or administrator after first unexcused early release to create an attendance plan which may include consequences such as a lunch detention. Parents will be
2. Repeated violations will result in parent conference with administrator and progressive

SANCTIONS

All sanctions imposed for failure to comply with the attendance policies and procedures will be implemented in accordance with state and district regulations regarding corrective action or punishment consistent with Policy 3421 and Procedure 3241P (Classroom Management, Corrective Actions and/or Interventions). For example, a student who presents false evidence, with or without the consent of his/her parent/guardian, to wrongfully qualify for an excused absence will be subject to corrective action in accordance with Policy and Procedure 3241.

RETURNING TO SCHOOL – STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Returning to school late or after an absence: Submit a written note or email to the Attendance Office with the dates and reason for the absence within two (2) school days. The note must include the reason for the If the student does not submit a note to excuse the absence within 2 school days, the absence(s) become unexcused. Unexcused absences, including skipping any classes, may result progressive discipline responses. Students who are arriving late to school will receive an admit slip from the attendance specialist to give to their teacher.
2. Make-up work: You have the right to make up work after an It must be done in a timely manner and you may be assigned to tutorial to make up missed work. Teachers determine the amount of time given to complete make-up work.
3. Pre-arranged absences: All absences related to non-school activities must be pre- arranged. The pre-arranged absence form can be obtained from the Attendance The form requires signatures from an administrator, teachers, and a parent/guardian.
4. Family vacations during school sessions: Families should not schedule vacations to occur while school is still in session. If a family vacation must occur while school is in session it must be pre-arranged and The pre-arranged absence form must be completed and turned in 5 school days prior to the absence. Prearranged absences due to vacation for more than five days in a school year will not be approved. Failure to follow procedure will result in an unexcused absence.
5. Students who are 18 years old or older: Once you turn 18, you may obtain a form from the Attendance Office indicating you wish to write your own notes for excused The form requires signatures from your parent/guardian and you. The privilege of signing notes may be rescinded by the administration for just cause.
6. Signing out of school: If you have an appointment and must leave during the school day, you need to bring a note from home to the Attendance Office before school. You will then receive a note excusing you from class for your appointment, which you will then present to your teacher in order to be let out of class. At the designated time, the student will show the note to their teacher and then come to the main office and sign out prior to leaving campus. If the student has no note, an attempt will be made to call the parent/guardian for verbal permission for the student to leave. However, students will not be excused in this situation if a parent/guardian cannot be reached. The Attendance Office will not disturb classrooms during the school day to notify or retrieve students for appointments, so please make arrangements prior to the beginning of the school day.
7. Extended absence – Please call the school (425.456.7808) if a student is absent for more than 3 days so that homework may be requested.
8. Illness during the day – A student who becomes ill after having arrived on campus must report to the clinic and/or office. After receiving parental approval via phone, the student will be directed to sign out with the nurse or the attendance office before leaving campus and bring an excuse note upon his/her return.
9. Forgeries – If a student forges a signature or falsifies oral excuses or other attendance documents, the progressive discipline policy will be followed. Regular attendance procedures for truancies will also be employed.

ATTENDANCE REASON CODES

There may be occasions when you will receive an attendance summary report detailing absences for the year. Please contact our Attendance Specialist, Kelley Hoang, for more information about attendance codes on this report (hoangt@bsd405.org).

 

STUDENT AND STAFF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In compliance with Washington Administrative Code 180-40-224, a complete guide to Student and Staff Rights and Responsibilities is available upon request in the Main Office or can be accessed on the BSD website. State law and BSD policies describe certain student actions that are prohibited on campus and school-related events. In cases of disciplinary actions, the disciplinary appeals process is defined in the Notice of Disciplinary Actions form and outlined on the Rights and Responsibilities document. Our intention is to keep BP safe for students and staff. We expect students to act responsibly and to treat others respectfully.

BP’s PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE

Through prevention, action, and resolution, students will be provided with the skills necessary for them to become responsible for their own behavior. Students are expected to follow the expectations of the school and individual classrooms. Teaching acceptable behavior, while maintaining dignity, is the intent of the student behavior and discipline expectations.

Each person at Big Picture has a responsibility to help develop and maintain an effective and positive learning environment. Each child deserves a positive place to learn. It is our belief that our discipline policies should be positive and directed toward the goal of self-discipline and self- control. Discipline strategies assist in developing responsible students and adults who respect the rights of others. Our desire is that we treat each other as changing and growing individuals for whom education is a life-long process.

Every staff member has the responsibility to hold students accountable for inappropriate behavior. Discipline imposed by staff members for minor violations of school or classroom rules will be timely, appropriate, and may not involve a referral to the office.

WHERE AND WHEN SCHOOL RULES APPLY

• While on school premises.
• While using school transportation.
• While participating in school-sponsored activities, both at school and while away from the school grounds.
• While away from school grounds, if conduct would directly affect the school and student learning (including but not limited to communication via social media).

LUNCHROOM EXPECTATIONS

	Cafeteria/Lunch
·     Positive Relationships	Be inclusive and welcome others.
·    Ownership of Learning	Wait calmly in your spot in line and use appropriate voice volume. Lunch first, then activities.   Stay in supervised areas on the campus.
·    Leadership	Clean up table. Throw out all garbage.

LUNCH GUIDELINES AND ZONES

• The first ten minutes of lunch may only be used for eating.
• Food may only be eaten in the cafeteria and the courtyard.
  • Food may not be eaten in the basketball court, the grassy area or the 4-square court
• You must pick up your garbage before you leave your eating area.
• You should finish eating before joining any lunch activities.
• After the first 10 minutes, the Jubilee site coach will announce the lunch Students may either leave with the coach to the field to engage in the activity (soccer, kickball, etc) or remain in the café/courtyard to socialize with friends.
• You may only leave the café, courtyard, or field areas after the 5-minute warning bell rings for
• High School students may leave campus for The campus is closed for 6th-8th graders.

PICK ME UP (PMU) ASSEMBLIES AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS – CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

The purposes of Big Picture PMU assemblies are to generate positive school spirit and to recognize students’ contributions to our program. Everyone must cooperate to create a positive, spirited and participatory audience.

	PMU
·     Positive Relationships	·   Participate, stay engaged, and encourage others.   ·    Help build a positive community!
·     Ownership of Learning	·    Listen and respect speakers   ·     Inspired by a speaker? Try to apply it in your own life!
·     Leadership	·    Electronics off and away   ·    Help set up/put away chair

BATHROOM/ HALL PASS PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Check with your teacher before Students should use the restroom one at a time.
2. Sign out in the classroom before
3. Students should not use the restroom more than once per period and not during the first or last ten minutes of class. (10/10 Rule)
4. Students who are out of multiple classes daily may have restricted privileges depending on the circumstances.

PASSING TIME EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS

	Walkways/Passing Time
·    Positive Relationships	·    Practice kindness by looking out for others   ·    Respect other’s personal space ·    Respect other’s belongings
·    Ownership of Learning	·    Use appropriate volume   ·    Walk between classes
·    Leadership	·    Play sports/be active in a responsible manner   ·    Leave it cleaner than you found it

 ASB ACTIVITIES, ASB OFFICERS, AND CLASS OFFICERS

Any student serving in a leadership role is expected to follow all school rules and procedures and represent Big Picture in a proper manner. Failure to do so could result in the removal from the leadership position as determined by the administration.

HONOR CODE

The Big Picture community—faculty, students, and parents—strives for a spirited search for knowledge, and expects all work to be a true and honest reflection of that search. To ensure the integrity of this, we will not cheat, plagiarize, lie, steal, or condone these unethical acts.

In a spirited search for knowledge, you:

• make a genuine attempt to do the work independently, first;
• honestly admit to your teacher or peers that you need assistance;
• attend tutorial, form a study group and/or get a In that setting, you:
• build on existing knowledge to deepen understanding;
• guide/seek with questions;
• share/seek ideas, not simply answers;
• share/seek a new or contrasting perspective;
• share personal talents;
• pursue interests with

And above all, you share/seek knowledge for the sake of individual growth, not merely credit.

Types and Methods of Cheating

Cheating undermines a spirited search for knowledge, hinders your growth, and includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying all or part of another person’s homework
• Providing/allowing the copying of homework answers
• Using Cliff Notes/Spark Notes instead of reading text
• Submission of prewritten assignment when such assignments are to be finished in class
• Receiving credit in two different classes for the same assignment without prior permission
• Receiving help on an assignment designated as only to be done by you
• Possessing or using crib or cheat sheets and body art
• Deliberately missing a class period to avoid an assignment or test
• Misrepresenting lab data
• Attempted cheating
• Copying test answers
• Providing test answers
• Sharing test questions and answers
• Plagiarizing
• Acquiring a test, or removing it from the room when not permitted
• Presenting another person’s work as your own
• Using technological devices or websites for any of the purposes listed here

At Big Picture, the following will occur for those who do not uphold these expectations.

• First offense: Teacher conference with the student, teacher contact with parent/guardian, and a temporary score of incomplete on the assignment. Students will work with their teacher to create a plan to re-do the assignment or a similar assignment. Students will have three days to conference with their advisor and complete a plan outlining the difficulties that led them to plagiarize, the steps they will take to redo the assignment, and their proposal for reestablishing trust with their The advisor will share consequences for any future cheating infractions.
• Second offense: Same consequences as with the first offense (teacher conference with student, parent contact, incomplete on assignment and must meet with advisor to develop a plan to redo the work). In addition, disciplinary referral to administrator, and share consequences for future cheating infractions.
• Third offense and beyond: Given progressive nature of offense(s), serious consequences, to include, but not limited to, in-school suspension, failing grade, and/or removal from class may occur.
• If an offense is exceptional in nature, any of the above steps may be skipped, regardless of whether or not a student has committed a first or second offense.

If there are any questions about these or other aspects of this policy, please consult with your teacher prior to turning in the assignment.

USE OF DISTRICT NETWORK

The District expects students to exercise good judgment and use network resources in an appropriate manner. All use of the network must support education and research and be consistent with the mission of the District. Use of the electronic resources provided by the District is an expectation and privilege. In order to maintain the privilege, students agree to learn and comply with all of the provisions included in the Student Acceptable Use of District Network Procedure 2022.P.

STUDENT LAPTOPS

Information on the rationale for and use of district-provided student laptops can be found in the Parent and Student One-to-One Device Handbook.

CELL PHONES AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cellular phones, headphones, and other electronic devices may not be used during class unless approved by the teachers to be used as a resource in the lesson. Cell phones need to be turned off and out of sight during class time. Students may be asked to leave their cell phones in the classroom prior to using a restroom pass. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the following consequences:

• First offense—warning
• Second offense—Turn in phone to teacher and pick up at end of the day
• Third offense—Turn in phone to teacher and parents must pick up phone from office
• Fourth offense and beyond- Referral to administrator for non-compliance; turn in phone to teacher and parent meeting required to retrieve phone; phone may be banned from school; progressive discipline.

The full district policy on telecommunications devices can be found at this link: Policy 3245.

During any lock-down drill or event, all ringers/sounds must be turned off, and no verbal phone communication will be allowed.

LOCKERS, CUBBIES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Students have the use of a PE locker or cubby to store PE clothes. The Bellevue School District and Big Picture School assume no responsibility for lost or stolen property that you put in your PE locker. Report thefts or vandalism by filling out a Theft/Vandalism/Lost Property Form in the Main Office. Staff will follow up on your report.

Please protect your personal property. We recommend that you avoid leaving valuable possessions (i.e., iPods, cell phones, calculators, etc.), cash, or credit cards, unprotected in the PE locker rooms. Left unprotected, these items have been stolen. Please leave valuables at home for most security.

Please note that the use of drug dogs on campus may be utilized on an infrequent basis. The school administration has access to all lockers in case they need to search them for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the school environment to protect the safety of other students.

METRO BUS AND ORCA PASSES

All student responsibilities and expectations apply to all Metro bus stops and rides. If an Orca card is lost or stolen, please see Beth Orr (Office Manager) for information on receiving a new one.

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

Overt displays of affections are discouraged at school. This includes kissing, grabbing or inappropriate hugging. Students engaged in these types of inappropriate affection will be referred to the office for disciplinary action.

PERSONAL AND DISTRICT PROPERTY

Personal property should not be left unattended at school and students should not lend their personal property to other students. Students should not bring more than $5.00 to school at any one time.  The school is not responsible for recovery of money or property lent, lost or stolen.

Please make sure to lock up your belongings and make sure the lock on your P.E. locker is locked at all times. Students need to lock up bikes on the bike racks. Students are expected to respect the school building, grounds, facilities, and those who maintain them. Any student who defaces, damages, or destroys school property or the personal property of individuals will be required to repair or replace the damaged item and/or bear the cost of it. The student may also face further disciplinary action. Except in cases of accidents, students are liable for all damage caused to school or personal property.

PERSONAL PROTECTION SPRAY DEVICES

State law requires that students ages 14-17 have parent permission to carry PPSDs to school. Permission forms are available in the main office and must be completed and filed prior to possessing the item.

SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, ROLLERBLADES

Skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades may not be ridden or carried on campus at any time. They should be kept in the assigned bin in the cafeteria during the school day. Bicycles must be parked and locked during school hours. Students are not allowed to carry balls (footballs, soccer balls, etc) with them to school.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION

Students are required to carry school identification while on campus at all times.

RECORDING CLASSES

The audiorecording or videorecording of a class is not permitted by law unless advanced permission is obtained by the classroom teacher. The library and other instructional spaces are also included. Permission would also be required by administration as student privacy rights must be honored.

REGULATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES FOR UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Students who are unable to meet the expectations of Big Picture School will be given assistance to change their behavior. Treating people fairly does not mean treating everyone the same. This allows for flexibility in applying consequences in order to best meet the needs and individual situations of each person. In some cases, state and local laws or BSD policies specifically mandate consequences. Specific policies as well as the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities are included in this handbook.

Level 1 (mild). Minor misbehaviors that can be adequately corrected at the time they occur and which do not require documentation. Teachers will have 1:1 conversations with students.

Level 2 (moderate). Misbehaviors that, while not requiring immediate administrative involvement do require documentation because staff member has assigned a reflection in tutorial, wants administrative input, or wants the administrator to be aware that level 1 misbehavior is becoming chronic.

Level 3 (severe) Serious misbehavior that requires immediate administrative involvement (office referral) and written documentation. Behaviors that are illegal or so severe that the misbehaving student’s continued presence in the setting poses a threat to physical safety or adult authority.

CONSEQUENCES

Each of the following logical, natural consequences should relate to the school rule as directly as possible and may include any of the following:

• Reminder/Warning
• Loss of Privilege
• Removal/Cool Down (Classroom, Other Teacher’s Classroom, Library, Principal’s Office)
• Call Parent
• Negotiate and Write a Contract with the Teacher
• Talk to Principal
• Conference: Combination of Student/Parent/Teacher/Principal
• School Service (e.g. Campus/Lunchroom Clean Up)
• Lunch Detention or After School Detention
• Suspension (In-House)
• Expulsion

FORMS OF DISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION

 Detention

Before or after school detention- Assigned by staff member or administrator. A one-day notice, verbal or written will be given to allow students and parents time to arrange transportation, if needed.

Lunch Detention– Assigned by office staff or administrator. Students will eat their lunch in the office and remain there for the duration of lunch. Cafeteria clean up may also be involved.

School clean-up/service- picking up litter, scraping gum, washing lockers, desks, whiteboards; general and cafeteria clean-up, or school selected community service location/organization.

Restitution- Damaged and stolen items must be paid for, replaced, or repairs by the responsible parties.

Confiscation – Items inappropriate for school will be confiscated. Final determination of return is dependent on the item.

Suspension –

In-School Suspension – Student spends the day out of class, under the supervision of a staff person working on school work and/or a re-entry plan to class.

Long-term Suspension, Emergency Expulsion, Expulsion– These more extensive consequences are imposed as necessary based on the severity of the disciplinary situation.

 

DANCES

We want to ensure a fun and safe school dance environment. Students not following the guidelines below may not be able to enter a school dance or may be removed from the dance.

• All school rules and consequences are in effect during this
• All students need to have attended at least 5 of 7 periods of the school day on the day of (or the Friday before) the dance. This is in accordance with athletic/activity guidelines. (Administrative Procedure 2151P: II. Attendance Requirements)
• All students and guests must have current photo ID at the
• Backpacks are not allowed at the Dress and appearance must be consistent with the Bellevue School District dress code.
• To enter the dance, students’ names must be on the list of pre-sold
• Students who appear to be under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance, or who have these in their possession, will (a) meet with the principal; (b) have parents notified to pick them up; and (c) be subject to corrective action under BSD Procedure 3241P: Student Behavior and Procedure 2121P: Substance Abuse. Law enforcement may also be notified.
• Students must agree not to participate in inappropriate dancing, which can lead to an unsafe and/or uncomfortable environment. Inappropriate dancing includes any dancing that simulates sex. Students dancing inappropriately will be given one (1) warning. If the student is found dancing inappropriately a second time, their parent/guardian will be contacted, they will be removed from the dance and may not be allowed to attend the next school dance.

We want our guests to feel welcome. It’s also important that we know about our guests. Please remember that…

• Only High School students may bring one guest each to school
• Guest permission forms need to be submitted to the Main Office three school days prior to the dance.
• Photo ID is
• You are responsible for your and your guest’s behavior and conduct at the dance. Please help to make our dances safe and enjoyable for all students who attend.

Alcohol and Drug Pledge:

I pledge that I will not consume any alcohol nor take any illegal drugs prior to or during this Big Picture School event. I understand that school and/or security/police personnel may use a breathalyzer on me at any time prior to, during, or immediately after the event if suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. I also understand that the above personnel may search any vehicle under suspicion on campus. If I am suspected of being under the influence of or in possession of drugs or alcohol, I understand that I may be arrested for breaking the law and that a parent or guardian will be contacted to escort me home. I also understand that I will be subject to additional school disciplinary consequences up to and including suspension from school.

FIGHTING/PHYSICAL ASSAULT

The administration encourages all students to manage conflicts in a reasonable and mature manner. Often a face-to-face mediation can dispel rumors and dissipate peer pressure that might lead to a fight. Our goal for each year is that Big Picture be a fight-free environment.

Fighting includes, but is not limited to, the following: Engaging in mutual physical contact; teasing, harassing, threatening or intimidating others resulting in physical contact involving anger or hostility; retaliating physically for teasing, harassing, threatening, or intimidating behavior; verbally inciting of physically supporting a fight by one’s encouragement or presence, including, but not limited to, posturing, making verbal accusations or threats, or drawing spectator attention to a fight

If you are a victim of a physical assault:

• Attempt to block any punches – protect yourself
• Get away from the situation
• Seek adult assistance

Consequences:

A student who strikes another student may be subject to an emergency expulsion or in-school suspension upon first offense. Striking back constitutes participation in a fight, and therefore, a suspension for the non-instigating student. Any future offenses will result in more severe consequences.

FINAL EXAM INFORMATION

Any student who requests to leave school before teachers have administered final exams may take the final exam during summer vacation or no later than the first week of school. An administrator will arrange for and administer the exam.

GAMBLING REGULATIONS

Gambling, such as playing cards, dice, or games of chance for money or other things of value or the appearance of such, is prohibited.

PARKING GUIDELINES

Parking a student car on the Big Picture campus is a privilege. To gain and maintain this privilege a student must register his or her car in the office, obtain a parking permit, and drive safely! Parking permits cost $100.00 per year. Students who choose to purchase a parking permit may not be eligible to obtain a Metro bus pass, depending on current district and metro agreements. By issuance of a permit, the Bellevue School District and/or Big Picture School does not assume liability for any property damage to any private automobile parked on its property. The owner- operator(s) of all private vehicles accepts responsibility for their own property and agrees they are parking at their own risk. Vehicles must be operated in a safe and legal manner at all times on the Big Picture campus. Because it is necessary to maintain emergency and business access to the campus, cars blocking fire lanes, emergency exits, delivery areas, bus, handicap or motorcycle zone, etc., will be towed and/or the driver will be fined and parking privileges removed.

Parking citations carry a minimum of $20 fine. Depending upon the severity and/or frequency, parking citations could result in the temporary or permanent loss of parking privileges. Citations will be issued for the following:

1. Parking without a valid and visible permit. All parking permits must be clearly displayed inside on the rear-view mirror.
2. Improper parking of vehicle. This includes not parking properly in the stall (taking more than one place or blocking accessibility), parking in restricted areas (fire lanes, bus lanes, handicap only, staff or visitor parking areas, the bus turn-around area, grass, etc.), or not parking in an assigned parking area.
3. Moving violation (speeding, unsafe driving, or misuse of vehicle). The speed limit in the parking lots is 10 MPH.
4. Falsification, misrepresentation, reselling or possession of another student’s parking permit. Falsification or forgery of a permit may result in additional discipline.
5. Parking in a handicap space without a valid and visible state handicap parking permit – and risk a $250 ticket and impound from the police department.

Depending upon the severity and or frequency of the infractions, additional penalties up to and including the temporary or permanent loss of parking privileges as well as additional disciplinary consequences may be applied. For students with more than two ticket violations, parents may be contacted.

If you wish to dispute a parking ticket you receive, you must do so with the parking supervisor (currently the Office Manager) within five (5) days. No changes will be made for tickets older than five school days. Disputing a parking ticket does not necessarily result in a reduction or elimination of the fine imposed.

Parking fines must be paid by the end of each quarter, or the parking permit may be revoked until the parking fines are paid. No reimbursement will be given if the parking permit is revoked. Repeat violators may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Stolen or lost parking permits. Students will be allowed to replace a lost or stolen parking permit once at a cost of half the original price. The original permit will be voided and a new permit issued. If your permit is stolen, submit a report of the theft with Office Manager immediately.

Students may not borrow, loan or resell parking permits to other students. Parking privileges may be suspended or revoked for these acts and additional fees and disciplinary action imposed.

STUDENT GRIEVANCES AND GRADE CHANGE REQUESTS (COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STAFF OR PROGRAMS)

The complaints process is based upon the principle that most issues can and should be resolved at the level the decisions were made. Every effort shall be to resolve concerns and complaints through informal communication. If informal resolution attempts fail to provide an acceptable outcome for the student, then the formal complaint process is available. The district is committed to resolving concerns and complaints about school and district programs, policies, procedures, actions, and decisions of employees in an effective, efficient, and timely manner by initiating the complaint with the person(s) responsible for the program, event, action, or decision.

For the full policy and procedure, please see Policy 4220 and Procedure 4220P. A summary of these is also under “Selected District Policies” in this handbook.

DRESS GUIDELINES

The student and parent/guardian(s) may determine the student’s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that the student’s dress and grooming does not:

1. Lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming will disrupt or detract from the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives;
2. Create a health or other hazard to the student’s safety or to the safety of

Prohibited student dress includes clothing that:

1. States or implies intimidation, discrimination, or ridicule based on a legally protected status such as race or gender;
2. Displays words, pictures, or references to profanity, controlled substances, weapons, or sexual innuendo;
3. Displays words, pictures, or references that create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person’s well-being is affected by undue pressure, overt gesture, threat of violence, gang membership or affiliation.

The full district policy on student dress may be found at Policy 3224 and Procedure 3224P.