Woodinville High School

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1 Woodinville High School Home of the Falcons th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA Property of: Address: Phone #: In case of emergency, please notify: Name: Phone #: The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. 1

2 Mission Statement & Motto... 3 Philosophy and Objectives... 3 Falcon Facts... 4 Northshore School District... 4 School Board Members... 4 PTSA Officers... 4 ASB Officers... 4 Calendar of Activities/Events... 5 Faculty & Staff... 6 Community Resources... 8 Daily Bell Schedules... 8 Campus Expectations General Information Appropriate Behavior ASB Assemblies Bus Passes Bus Ridership Change of Address/Status Cheers and Chants Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Participation Communications Dances Deliveries Distribution/Posting of Non-School Material Distribution/Posting of School-Related Material Dress Code Eighteen Year-Old Students Elevator Usage Electronic Equipment Emergencies/Emergency Drills Fines and Fees Food, Gum, and Beverages Free and Reduced Price Meals Program Grade and Attendance Checks Hall Conduct Illness at School Lockers Lunch/ Procedures/Expectations Lunch Program Medication Policy Open/Closed Campus Out-of-Bounds Areas Parking and Student Vehicle Use Payments..17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 33. Photo ID Refunds Searches Skateboards/Scooters/and Rollerblades Surveillance Equipment Telephone Messages Theatre Behavior Visitors/Volunteers/Chaperones Student Discipline Policy WHS Attendance Policy Philosophy Excused Absences Unexcused Absences (Truancies) Tardies Early Dismissals Prearranged Absences School-Related Absences Extended Illness Absences Loss of Credit The Appeals Process Compulsory Attendance Law Counseling Center Student Appointments Schedule Change Policy Dropping a Class Withdrawing From Yearlong Classes Graduation Requirements Advanced Courses Grading Policy College & Career Center Library Hours Expectations Staff Research Process Remote Access to Databases & Subs. Serv Technology Use NSD Network Code of Conduct ASB Officers/Representatives Supplemental Student Fees Clubs and Advisors Athletic Programs Student Athletic and Leadership Code Athletic Eligibility Requirements

3 WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Woodinville High School is to become a community of learners, providing a safe and encouraging environment for developing the mind, body, and spirit. MOTTO Care, Respect, Leadership PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES A school is a community of learners, a safe, and encouraging environment for developing the mind, body, and spirit. It remains sensitive to the larger community as a vehicle for its values and as a proving ground for extending its vision. The staff and faculty of Woodinville High School foster a positive, friendly attitude in the school community by modeling an open-minded appreciation of human differences, by demonstrating pride in self and school by encouraging self-discipline, and by experimentation which recognizes learning as a life-long process. Furthermore, the school nurtures an environment warm with humor, rich in challenge. To manifest this philosophy, we specify the following objectives: 1. To provide a safe and healthy environment for learning, an environment that promotes a positive self-image, sensitive cooperation, and mutual respect. 2. To provide for students a core curriculum that offers equal access to continued educational opportunities. 3. To provide elective choices for students so they may select from diverse vocational, avocational, and academically enriched programs. 4. To challenge intellectually all students at their appropriate level, recognizing the diverse ways by which students learn. 5. To identify and challenge exceptional students, gifted as well as handicapped. 6. To help students develop and demonstrate creative expression in the fine arts. 7. To accommodate physical differences so all students can participate in sports and challenge themselves in recognized athletic competition. 8. To promote an awareness of social, political, and ethical responsibility. 9. To encourage cultural sensitivity by acknowledging and teaching cultural differences and encouraging exchange programs. 10. To nurture civic awareness and responsibility through mutual cooperation with the Woodinville community. 11. To acknowledge our responsibility for environmental stewardship. 12. To provide the opportunity to enhance physical and emotional health and to develop healthy habits. 13. To offer a variety of curricular and extracurricular activities through which students may develop talents, values, and social skills. 3

4 FALCON FACTS School Colors Kelly Green and White with Royal Blue Accent School Mascot Falcon Fight Song Falcons so fierce in flight, we hail to your strength and might, Our spirit will never die so fly, Falcons, fly. Cheers to our glorious teams and here s to our victories. The Falcon s cry will not be still O mighty Woodinville. NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3330 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell, WA Superintendent: Larry Francois District Main Switchboard Office of the Superintendent Director of Communications SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Amy Cast Sandy Hayes Kimberly D Angelo Dawn McCravey Janet Quinn WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA OFFICERS Co-Presidents: Kara Roth, Saskia Wien Co-Vice Presidents: Megan DeSantis, Miti Morris Secretary: Jennifer Sullivan Treasurer: Sheryl Wilkins ASB OFFICERS Executive Council President: AJ Schramm Vice President: Duke Clinch Secretary: Ciara DeGraff Treasurer: Olivia Banks Activities Promoter: Kaylen Dailey Advisors: Terry Agnew and Nicole Skone 4

5 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES/EVENTS (Subject to Change Revisions will be posted on the WHS website) We hope this calendar of activities and events for Woodinville High School will help you in your planning. Dates for sports are available online at August 18 August 19 August 19 August 20 August 24 August August 28 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 2 18 September 3 September 4 September 4 September 7 September 10 October 2 October 5 9 October 9 October 9 October 10 October 14 October 14 October 16 October 21 November 4 7 November 6 November 9 November 11 November 16 November 24 November December 1 18 December 1 18 December 3 December 5 December 10 December 18 December Freshmen Falcons Orientation Football Begins Falcon Days: Seniors & Juniors Falcon Days: Juniors & Sophomores Fall Sports Begin Summer Music Camp Choir Kick-Off Summer Music Camp Fall Sports Parent Meeting First Day of School for Sophomores & Students New to WHS Yearbook Sales First Day of School for Juniors & Seniors, Second Day for Sophomores Picture Make Up Day Welcome Back Assembly Labor Day Open House & Curriculum Night Picture Retakes Homecoming Spirit Week Homecoming Assembly Homecoming Game Homecoming Dance PSAT Senior Class Meeting National College Fair Field Trip Day Fall Choir Concert Fall Play End of 1 st Quarter Gymnastics Begin Veterans Day Winter Sports Begin Winter Sports Parent Meeting Thanksgiving Break Yearbook Sales ASB Annual Holiday Food Drive Financial Aid Night Senior Class Holiday Bazaar Holiday Concert Holiday Music Assembly Winter Break February 3 Junior High AP Night at WHS February 15 Presidents Day February Mid-Winter Break February 27 Mr. Woodinville February 29 Spring Sports Begins February 29 Service Week TBD Blood Drive March 1 4 Service Week March 2 Earth Club Campus Clean Up March 2 Read Across Woodinville March 3 Pathway Band Concert March 3 Leota Reg.Materials Distributed March 4 Timbercrest Reg. Materials Distributed March 7 8 WHS Reg. Materials Distributed March 8 Spring Sports Parent Meeting March 9 9 th Grade Open House March 9 Pathway Orchestra Concert March 10 Pathway Choir Concert March 17 Pathway Jazz Concert March 17 Leota Reg. Materials Collected March 18 Timbercrest Reg. Materials Collected March Sounds of Silence March 21 Dinner and a Concert March WHS Registration Materials Collected March 31 College Night April 1 End of 3 rd Quarter April 8 ASB Elections Assemblies April 8 Senior Class Meeting April Spring Break April Public School Volunteer Week April Spring Musical TBD We Day 2016 May 1 National College Acceptance Day May 2 6 Teacher Appreciation Week May 2 13 AP Exam Window May 5 7 Spring Musical May 6 Fine Arts Assembly May 14 Senior Prom May 26 Evening at the Pops Concert May 26 Honor Society Induction Ceremony May 28 Thespian Inductions May 30 Memorial Day January 1 January 18 January 22 January 22 January 25 January Winter Break M L King Jr. Day End of 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester Schedules Distributed Non-Student Day Winter Play June 2 June 3 June 3 4 June 13 June 16 Senior Awards Night: Cap/Gown/ Yearbook Distribution Health Science Careers Graduation DramaFest Graduation Last Day of School 5

6 FACULTY AND STAFF ADMINISTRATORS COUNSELORS Kurt Criscione, Principal Nate Hirsch (A-Dar) Heather Hiatt, Assistant Principal Kevin Tjoelker (Dav-Kol) Bryan Stutz, Assistant Principal Ruth Krochmalny (Kom-Rej) Danielle Yamada (Rek-Z) Heatherjoy Boi, OIS WHO TO CONTACT FOR: ASB Activities Terry Agnew Athletic Information Terry Agnew Athletic Forms, Clearance Packets Renae Hector Attendance/Absences Kali Pettersen Bus Information District Office Career Information Heatherjoy Boi Cashier/Payments Denise Schwans Change of Address Roberta Porter Counseling Center Appointments Roberta Porter College Programs, Scholarships Heatherjoy Boi Facility Use Jenn Diaz Free and Reduced Meals Program Kali Pettersen Graduation Requirements Roberta Porter Health Services Christie Pallette Homework Requests Kali Pettersen Lockers Kali Pettersen Lost and Found Carolyn Moriarty Parking/Car Registration Robin Ricard Report Cards, Progress Reports Melissa Holladay Registrar Melissa Holladay Registration Roberta Porter Scheduling Information Roberta Porter School Calendar Jenn Diaz Student Insurance Renae Hector Transcripts & Records Requests Roberta Porter Withdrawal Process Roberta Porter Vocational Programs Heatherjoy Boi Yearbook Morgan Ackley DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY ART Hester, Sully Goff, Abby CAREER/TECH ED Ackley, Morgan Dilling, Coby Fulton, Jamie Glenovich, Paul Orobinskaia, Marina ENGLISH Babienko, Nancy Barelli, Alexis Elieff, Maria Green, Mitchell Lizotte, Richard McCartney, Corey McCord, Yvonne Molitor, Galvin Traxler, Christine Weaver, Taylor LIBRARIANS Garcia, Dione Hegeman, Jenny MATHEMATICS Clark, Eric Gruber, Michelle

7 Ikebata, Hiro Johnson, Brent Kittler, Ben Marino, Keri Merritt, Ernie Mulvaney, Paul Paulson, Steve PERFORMING ARTS Butchart, Josh Lucas, Eric Rengstorf, Kyra PHYS ED/HEALTH Maxwell, Wayne Mills, Mike Muzzy, Darcy Tennis, Aaron SCIENCE Chamberlain, Nancy Davis, Nathan Huybers, Randy Johns, Jennifer Lacher, Maia Law, Sylvia Pavlich, Kathleen Thurman, Gary Veterane, Jennifer SOCIAL STUDIES Backstrom, Jim Bissat, Johanna Cox, Clark Eickhoff, Warren Miller, Scott Morita, Gigi O Hair, Adam Skone, Nicole SPECIAL ED/LC Alonge, Jeanne Monteleone, Jeff Shirley, Julie SPECIAL ED/ML-FSA Johnson, Laurie Montana, Holly Winterbourne, Crystal Wyberanec, Amber WORLD LANGUAGE Antley, Michael Fitzgerald, Lara Jacobsen, Deborah (DJ) Juves, Mario Moreland, Diana Olson, Michelle Torrie, Rachel HEALTH SCIENCES PARA Greene, Patti SPECIAL ED PARAS Bair, Tammy ML-FSA Bennett, Melanie ML-FSA Brandon, Laura ML-FSA Dahl, Christine ML-FSA Dillman, Alan LC Foltz, Marna ML-FSA Hendrickson, Linda ML-FSA Hill, Susie ML-FSA Isenhart, Katie ML-FSA Krich, Linda ML-FSA Malone, Patricia LC Neubert, Amy LC Olson, Joan ML-FSA Rosenberg, Mary Ann ML-FSA Shah, Nan ML-FSA INTERPRETERS McLarin, Shelly Schwenk, Jeani ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Cothran, Dalene - Library Diaz, Jenn - Main Office Hector, Renae - Athletics Holladay, Melissa - Data Moriarty, Carolyn - Office Mgr Pettersen, Kali - Attendance Porter, Roberta - Counseling Schwans, Denise - ASB Wetmore, Carol - Career Ctr CAFETERIA PERSONNEL Allsup, Kim Marantz, Shelley Mumma, Kristine Peckham, Patricia Pyeatt, Michelle Robbins, Karen Simms, Amily Soman, Anushri Tuiasosopo, Tina - Manager CUSTODIAL PERSONNEL Chen, Shihai Larson, Vince LeMasson, Brenda Miller, Rod

8 Piccnoni, Sixto CAMPUS SUPERVISOR Ricard, Robin PREVENT. INTERV. SPEC. Sachs, Julia GROUNDSKEEPER Lindholm, Larry MENTAL HEALTH SPEC. Levy, Katie King, Tricia NURSE Pallette, Christie OT/PT Prendergast, Janet OT/PT Takenaga, Kris Dulas, Tracy OT/PT PSYCHOLOGIST Butts, Fred SPEECH & LANG. PATH Lawhead, Carly Mulvilhill, Audrey Ward, Tonya SRO Wicklund, Shaman COMMUNITY RESOURCES Northshore School District has a comprehensive Community Resources Directory available on their website. You can access the directory by navigating to select the "Community" link, and then select the "Community Resources Directory" link. If you have questions about possible community resources that are available for your family, please contact your student's counselor for more information. DAILY BELL SCHEDULES 8

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10 CAMPUS EXPECTATIONS Northshore School District s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Student Responsibilities and Rules of Pupil Conduct (Policy 3200) is on the Woodinville High School website. All students who attend the district's schools shall comply with the written policies, rules and regulations of the schools. The expectation of all students is that they will read, become familiar and comply with the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Student Responsibilities and Rules of Pupil Conduct. Contact the WHS Main Office for a paper copy, if desired. At Woodinville High School We CARE for our campus by respecting school property. We help keep the campus free of litter and lunch garbage, and we refrain from writing on walls, tearing down or writing on posters, defacing property, or spitting. We RESPECT others by behaving in an appropriate manner, using language that is acceptable to all, treating other students and staff with kindness and courtesy, identifying ourselves to any adult authority upon request, and by following school rules. We demonstrate LEADERSHIP by taking a role in the Woodinville High School community, by participating in or supporting others in campus activities. By doing this, we can make our high school experience a memorable and positive one. GO Falcons! 10

11 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Students shall refrain from overt and inappropriate displays of affection on campus and at school functions. 2. ASB All students participating in an ASB sponsored club activity or on an athletic team must purchase an ASB card. 3. ASSEMBLIES See General Information, Section 9, B. 4. BUS PASSES Bus passes are obtained from the Main Office and are only issued with a signed, written note or fax from a parent or guardian. Bus pass requests should be prearranged before school or during Options or lunch. 5. BUS RIDERSHIP Riding the school bus is a privilege. All students must comply with school bus rules of conduct. Pupil conduct rules shall apply at all bus stops. Any infraction of the rules may result in discontinuation of riding privileges. 6. CHANGE OF ADDRESS/STATUS Please notify the WHS Counseling Office promptly of any address, phone number or changes. This is critically important should we need to contact parents/guardians in the event of an emergency. 7. CHEERS AND CHANTS Students will not conduct demeaning chants or cheers that are directed towards others. Students that participate in chanting or cheering put-downs, derogatory remarks, gestures, profanity, or any other language/action that is harassing in nature will be removed from the event and/or future events. Such behavior may result in suspension and/or other school discipline. 8. CO-CURRICULAR/EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION WHS recognizes that co-curricular and extra-curricular programs and activities are an integral part of the educational structure. Participation in these programs is voluntary and the individual has freedom of choice in selecting activities within the limitations of program offerings. Students who participate in our activities and athletics are representatives of our school. As representatives, students are held to high expectations and standards. We expect ALL students to demonstrate excellent sportsmanship and to be positive role models at ALL times. To be eligible for the cocurricular and extra-curricular programs, students must be a resident of Northshore School District, be enrolled in and passing five subjects during the current semester of competition, have passed five subjects in the semester prior to participation, purchase an ASB card, and have no outstanding fines or fees. Students participating in athletics must also meet all athletic eligibility requirements. Students are expected to be in attendance all six periods on the day of a practice or event in order to participate in co/extra-curricular activities that afternoon or evening. This expectation applies to all co/extra-curricular activities and events. Participation may be denied for failure to comply. 9. COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Communications Expectations 1. Everyone who is given the privilege of communicating publicly at WHS is a representative of our school and is therefore expected to conduct himself/herself in an appropriate and responsible manner. Public communication, created for school purposes and/or using school equipment, includes but is not limited to the following: a. Assembly presentations and speeches 11

12 b. Posters and flyers c. Announcements d. Presentations in front of classes, both live and recorded e. Online materials f. School newspaper (Quill) and other written materials g. Falcon News Network and other audiovisual materials 2. Anyone may be asked to submit materials for approval. Everyone has an obligation to learn and practice the legal and ethical responsibilities expected of him/her by Washington State and Woodinville High School. As school assemblies are considered a captive audience, no one may engage in public communications that: a. Are legally obscene b. Contain sexual innuendo c. Are libelous or knowingly false about another person d. Are cruel to animals e. Create a clear and present danger and/or substantial physical disruption of the school f. Invade privacy g. Advertise illegal products or services h. Interfere with any student s pursuit of an equal educational opportunity B. Assemblies 1. Attendance at assemblies is required. 2. Students must be courteous and respectful to the people performing. 3. Students who fail to conduct themselves appropriately at an assembly will be removed from the assembly and assigned discipline as appropriate. C. Ethics, Use of Technology 1. WHS students are expected to be competent, ethical, and law-abiding users of copyrighted materials and technology resources. Any violation of this code may result in loss of computer privileges or progressive discipline as appropriate. See NSSD Statement of Rights and Responsibilities Concerning Pupil Conduct, Section II, O, Technology, for more specific information. a. Based on guidelines published by the Washington State Journalism Education Association and on Equity in Education, Joint Policy and Equity in our Public Schools, both published by the Washington State Board of Education, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Human Rights Commission: i. Students have the right to equal access to education without regard to race, creed, color, political and religious beliefs, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, socio-economic status, health status, or the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability. Equity in Education Joint Policy ii. A culturally and linguistically sensitive environment will be fostered in every classroom, school building and school iii. district. Equity in Our Public Schools Sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome sexual or gender-directed conduct or communication interferes with an individual s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. D. Communications Protocol Violations 1. Violations of the following communications protocols will result in appropriate discipline, including detention, Saturday School, or suspension: 12

13 a. Offensive material turned in as an assignment or distributed at school b. Writing offensive material on computers (screen saver, in documents, etc.) or in other school places (walls, etc.) c. Accessing offensive/obscene Internet sites d. Displaying/distributing obscene material e. Inappropriate/vulgar language (cultural sensitive language, swearing, sexually suggestive, or inappropriate gestures) 10. DANCES The following rules and regulations are applicable to all school dances: A. Students are to follow directions given by administration, chaperones and/or the DJ. B. Students who bring a guest to a school dance are required to have the appropriate completed and signed Guest Authorization Form. Guests may not be older than 20- years old, or younger than a freshman in high school at the time of the dance. Guests are accountable for all Woodinville High School and Northshore School District rules and expectations outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Violations may result in removal from dance and/or disciplinary action. Guest attendance is always at the discretion of administration. If a student and/or guest are asked to leave a dance, both parties will be required to leave. Parents/Guardians will be called to come and pick up the student and guest if necessary. C. Students shall not conduct open displays of intimate affection at school or at a school sponsored activity. Examples are prolonged hugs or kissing, making out, dancing in a lewd or suggestive manner (i.e., freak or club dancing). Explicit dancing of a sexual nature or unwanted physical contact is prohibited because it creates a hostile environment and is considered sexual harassment. 1. The definition of Freak Dancing is any or all dancing that is found to be sexually suggestive in any way. Examples of this are, but not limited to: a. Any inappropriate backside dancing (ankle/knee grabbing, bending over more than 90 degrees, etc.) b. Inappropriate touching, fondling, excessive displays of affection c. Removal of shirts, pants or necessary articles of clothing d. On the floor dancing or lap dancing e. Front to front dancing with legs up or legs intertwined f. Violent, mosh pit style dancing 2. Any student or guest that is dressed inappropriately will be asked to change or be removed from the dance. No refund will be given. For appropriate dress description, see Dress Code. 3. Dance admission: EVERYONE MUST HAVE PICTURE ID. Current school ID, passport, or driver s license will be the only forms of picture ID accepted. Once a student leaves, the student cannot return. 11. DELIVERIES Items brought to students necessary for their coursework during the school day must be delivered to the Main Office where they will be held for students to pick up during non-class hours. To preserve valuable classroom time, the Main Office cannot send passes for students or deliver items to students during the school day. 12. DISTRIBUTION/POSTING OF NON-SCHOOL MATERIAL Any student/organization wishing to post or distribute written material at school must obtain prior permission from the administration. 13. DISTRIBUTION/POSTING OF SCHOOL-RELATED MATERIAL Posters and materials will only be displayed in designated areas of the school and must be of good taste and add to the school environment in a positive way. An administrator or the ASB advisor 13

14 must approve all posters and materials prior to posting. Approved posters and materials will be marked with an ASB stamp. Posters and materials without an ASB stamp will be removed. The individual(s) who sponsor the posters and/or materials are responsible for removing them once the event is complete. Students who deface posters are subject to disciplinary action. 14. DRESS CODE A. Ladies 1. Skirts and shorts: Must reach the length of the student s index finger when her arm is extended. 2. Shirts or tops: The neck/bust line must meet the imaginary line from one armpit across the chest to the other armpit. 3. Tank Tops/Halter Tops: The back of the shirt must cover the middle of the back as well as follow the rule from above. 4. Midriff: Up to two inches showing (above imaginary line between the top of the hipbones) in front while standing. B. Men 1. Shirts must be of a length to cover underwear. 2. Pants may not be worn below the buttocks. 3. Shirts must be worn at all times. C. Ladies and Men 1. Shoes must be worn at all times. 2. Underwear and any part of the buttocks are not to be showing at any time. 3. Tobacco, illegal acts, drugs, alcohol, obscene language, weapons, violence or sexually suggestive clothing is not permitted. 4. Bandanas that are displayed or worn are not allowed; any combination of clothing reasonably determined to be gang-related, or clothing which law enforcement agencies currently consider gang-related is prohibited. D. Consequences 1. First Warning: (documented by code guidelines) Change clothes. 2. Second Warning: One hour after school detention, change clothing and parent notification. 3. Third Warning: Referral to assistant principal, change clothing and Saturday School. 4. Fourth Warning: Referral to assistant principal, student sent home, parent notification and discipline. 15. EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS Students of majority age shall have adult rights regarding their education, subject to the same rules and regulations as all students. Unless school officials are directed otherwise, parents or guardians will be advised and consulted on matters affecting students of majority age. 16. ELEVATOR USAGE Students that use the elevator for purposes other than transporting themselves due to an injury/disability are subject to disciplinary action. 17. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: CELL PHONES, IPODS, VIDEO GAMES, CAMERAS Cell phones, ipods, video games, mp3 players and similar personal electronic equipment are not to be used in classrooms except with the express permission of the instructor. Video and digital cameras and other recording devices (including cell phones) are not to be used in a classroom unless specifically directed by a teacher. Laser pointers may not be brought to school. Staff will confiscate your equipment if it is seen during class. Use of these technologies is not to be used inappropriately at any time and are subject to confiscation and viewing if the administration suspects the electronic equipment is being used for activities inconsistent with district or school policies, such as the disruption of the educational environment. Use of technology that is deemed 14

15 to be disruptive to the educational process may result in school suspension of those students who are involved. 18. EMERGENCIES/EMERGENCY DRILLS It is necessary for students and staff to be knowledgeable about emergency procedures. Classroom teachers will explain procedures for practice drills. 19. FINES AND FEES Fines or damage charges may be levied for the cost of lost, damaged, or defaced district property, including replacement, shipping and processing costs. In the event the student does not make proper restitution, the following may occur: A. Grades, official transcripts, or diplomas may be withheld. B. The student may be held out of participation in extra-curricular activities, including athletics, dances, and excursions. C. The student may have parking privileges revoked and/or be denied a parking permit. D. The student may have pre-purchased goods withheld, including, but not limited to, yearbooks, pictures, and/or optional graduation supplies. E. Seniors must pay all fines and fees by the day prior to the commencement exercise or the student may be held out of the Commencement Ceremony. 20. FOOD, GUM, AND BEVERAGES Food, gum, and beverages are not allowed in the classrooms except with the express permission of the instructor. Students should eat lunch in the Commons. Failure to throw away garbage may result in lunchroom clean up duty or after school detention. Disruptive behavior will result in disciplinary action. 21. FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS PROGRAM Applications for the National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program are available at the Attendance Office and on the WHS Attendance Office webpage. The application must be renewed each school year and families may apply for benefits any time during the school year. 22. GRADE AND ATTENDANCE CHECKS A. Online Progress Reports is a web-based application that provides parents and guardians with information regarding their student via a secure website. Online Progress Reports allows parents and guardians to view assignments and test results helpful in determining student progress. Please consult with your students teacher(s) for more information on the specific reports they post. B. Parents and guardians are provided with a username and password that should not be shared with their student(s). For security purposes, to obtain a username and password, parents and guardians must either: 1. Appear in person, show identification, and sign for the receipt of the username and password or 2. Call and speak to the WHS parent assistant coordinator (or leave a message) confirming that an request will be sent to the WHS parent assistant coordinator requesting the information. 23. HALL CONDUCT A. No running or horseplay in the halls or on campus B. Respect the rights of teachers and students in classes C. Pick up all trash in your area before you leave your area D. Use appropriate language E. Academic hallways are off limits to students during their lunch period 24. ILLNESS AT SCHOOL Students who become ill at school must obtain permission from staff to report to the Health Room. The school nurse will determine whether the student should be sent home, return to class, or be 15

16 permitted to rest in the Health Room. Students who leave campus and do not properly check out with the nurse or Attendance Office will be considered truant for all classes missed. If the student needs to be sent home and requires a ride from parent/contact person, student must be picked up within one hour of parent notification. 25. LOCKERS Each student may sign up for a shared student locker. Lockers are school property and may be subject to a search and improper contents seized at the discretion of the administration. The school assumes no liability for the loss or theft of items from a student locker. To avoid theft, all lockers, including P.E. lockers, should be locked at all times. Forgotten hallway locker combinations may be retrieved at the Attendance Office. 26. LUNCH PERIOD PROCEDURES/EXPECTATIONS Students are to be in the Commons only during their assigned lunch period. Students are expected to use appropriate manners and language during lunch and will pick-up and dispose of all litter when finished eating. For the safety of all, students will not throw any objects or food, sit on the tables, or sit on another student s lap. Progressive discipline will be assigned for throwing food. Out of respect for classes in progress and for student safety, loitering in the academic wings is not allowed during lunch periods. Student use of any gym during lunch periods is not allowed unless accompanied by a staff member. 27. LUNCH PROGRAM Prepayment can be made on a student s lunch account by taking a check (payable to Northshore School District) or cash directly to the food service staff in the WHS kitchen. Lunch account payments cannot be accepted at the WHS Cashier s Office. For a fee, lunch account deposits may also be paid over the phone or online with a credit card using Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or PayPal through PayPams (Parent Account Management Systems) at The student s school ID number should be included with all payments. 28. MEDICATION POLICY Students should not bring prescribed medication to school unless one of the following protocols is being implemented: The student has an Authorization for Medication signed by a physician and parent/guardian on file in the Nurse s Office. In that case, the medicine, in its original container, must be left with the school nurse. OR Students may carry one day s dose of a non-prescribed medication, in the original container, for up to 15 days if he/she has a signed and dated note from a parent/guardian. Beyond 15 days, the student must have an Authorization for Medication signed by a physician and parent/guardian on file in the Nurse s Office. 29. OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS The open campus privilege at lunchtime is available only to seniors. Sophomores and juniors must remain on campus during the school day. Students leaving campus at other times must check out through the Attendance Office (or the nurse) and must carry on their person a yellow Early Dismissal pass from the Attendance Office to present when asked. If this rule is violated, Saturday School or detention will be assigned. Seniors who leave at lunch and take sophomores/juniors with them will be assigned Saturday School and lose parking privileges for two weeks for the first offense, and for the remainder of the year for the second offense. The parking permit fee will not be refunded. 30. OUT-OF-BOUNDS AREAS During the academic day the areas out-of-bounds include all parking lots, the area south of the main building and behind the gym, all green-belt areas, school entrances, properties adjacent to the school, all marked construction zone areas, and both sides of the streets on 136th Avenue NE and NE 195 th Street. Violators will be assigned progressive discipline. 31. PARKING AND STUDENT VEHICLE USE WHS has limited space for student parking. To reduce the number of cars on WHS property and 16

17 adjacent streets, the following parking plan has been imposed: A. Only students who have a valid WHS parking permit in their cars (on the rear view mirror) are allowed to park on campus in designated spaces. Extenuating circumstances are considered with documentation and a one-on-one interview with the Campus Supervisor, Robin Ricard. The priority list for parking hangers is as follows: 1. Seniors with WaNIC/Satellite/Running Start classes where there is no district shuttle offered. 2. Juniors with WaNIC/Satellite/Running Start classes where there is no district shuttle offered. 3. Seniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities. 4. Juniors who participate in after school sanctioned sports and pre-approved after school activities. 5. Seniors who have waivers or work after school. B. The purchase of a parking hanger DOES NOT GUARANTEE you a parking space every day. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. All students must park in designated spaces only. WHS encourages carpooling. C. Students may not purchase a parking hanger if they have outstanding fees or fines. The cost of parking hangers are: 1. $ Senior/All-Year (includes WaNIC, Running Start/Health Sciences & juniors w/ yearlong activities such as ASB, drama, jazz, orchestra and cheer) 2. $55.00 Seasonal Sport/Activity D. Students are required to: 1. Observe the speed limit 2. Register vehicles 3. Drive in a safe manner E. Students are not allowed to park in the following areas: 1. Staff parking 2. Bus turnaround 3. Unmarked non-space areas 4. Fire lanes 5. Disabled/handicapped spaces without an appropriate red/white hanger and a completed application 6. GUEST parking F. Students who violate WHS parking regulations will be subject to the following consequences: 1. First and second violations: $20.00 fine for each violation 2. Third violation will also include possible towing at owner s expense G. Students who accumulate three or more parking citations prior to their senior year will not be eligible to purchase a parking hanger until the middle of October. H. To loan, sell, give away, or copy a hanger is a violation for both the owner and user of the hanger. The consequences for these violations are suspension of parking privileges and a $25.00 fine for the owner of the hanger and a $25.00 fine for the user of the hanger. I. Students who drive to WHS do so at their own risk. The Northshore School District and WHS are not responsible for damage to vehicles or lost or stolen items. J. Students understand that by parking on campus they give consent to have their vehicles searched by school officials if it becomes necessary during a school investigation. 32. PAYMENTS To preserve valuable learning time, student payments are accepted before school, during Options, lunches, and after school. Parents and guardians are welcome during office hours. Online credit 17

18 card payments for parents/guardians through Touchbase can conveniently be made 24-hours a day with the parent/guardian Online Progress Reports username and password at the Parents, Payments/Cashier link on the WHS website. Credit card swipe terminals for in-person credit card payments are not available at the school. Credit card payments by students or over the phone cannot be accepted as students and staff are not authorized to log in to parent/guardian Touchbase accounts. Payments in person can be made via cash or checks payable to WHS or Woodinville High School or NSD or Northshore School District. All payments by check should be combined and paid via one check. This includes, for example, sports participation fees, books, club dues, club convention fees, fines, etc. The only exception is lunch account payments that are paid directly to Food Services in the WHS kitchen. 33. PHOTO ID Students must carry photo ID at school and activities at all times. Students are expected to give their name/show photo ID to any staff member who asks for it during the school day or at a schoolsponsored event. Failure to do so will result in progressive discipline. 34. REFUNDS Students seeking a refund made by cash/check or online should contact the ASB secretary/bookkeeper at the Cashier's Office. Bona fide refund requests are submitted by the ASB secretary/bookkeeper to the District Office after the appropriate administrative signatures are obtained. Refunds for payments made by cash/check are mailed to the home mailing address of the student's parent/guardian. Checks typically arrive within 4-6 weeks of the request. Refunds for payments made online are credited back to the processed credit card account. Refunds are typically posted within 72 hours of receipt of the refund request at the District Office. In the case of fines paid for books, students shall have until October 1st of the following school year to return all previously lost books for a full refund. 35. SEARCHES Law enforcement and/or school officials may perform searches. Refer to Northshore s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Student Responsibilities and Rules of Pupil Conduct, Policy 3200, Section III. 36. SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, AND ROLLERBLADES Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades are prohibited on campus. All prohibited equipment will be confiscated from students and progressive discipline assigned. 37. SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT WHS utilizes surveillance equipment at all times to maintain the safety of our staff and students within the buildings, parking lots and all areas surrounding the buildings. 38. TELEPHONE MESSAGES To preserve valuable classroom time, the Main Office cannot deliver personal phone messages for students unless there is an emergency. Please take care of communications regarding appointments, etc. at home and make any arrangements for early dismissals in advance or in the morning through the Attendance Office. 39. THEATRE BEHAVIOR The WHS Theatre is a premier performance and educational facility. Like all assemblies at WHS, while attending events in the Theatre, the utmost respect for performers, speakers and the facility is expected. Backpacks, food, beverages and flash photography are not allowed. Students will keep their feet off seatbacks and walls at all times. Cell phones and electronic devices are to be off. 40. VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS/CHAPERONES Volunteer participation is welcomed and supported as we recognize the positive impact it has on student achievement. We encourage family, business and community members to become actively involved in the education of our students. 18

19 Volunteers and chaperones, even for a one-time activity, must submit: 1. A completed Volunteer Application Packet, which includes information to submit a Washington State Patrol WATCH background check and disclosure form. 2. Be prepared to show a driver s license or other form of valid photo ID for verification and have it copied if driving students. 3. Read the Volunteer Handbook and agree to its guidelines. The Volunteer Application Packet forms can be downloaded from the WHS website and hard copies are available in the Main Office. Forms should be submitted two weeks prior to volunteering or chaperoning to allow time for processing. Background checks must be renewed every two years. Final approval of all volunteers and chaperones is subject to the discretion of administration. Visitor procedures are in place at Woodinville High School to continue our commitment to provide a safe and productive school environment. We ask all visitors to follow these procedures: 1. Visitors and volunteers must sign in and sign out at the Main Office upon their arrival and departure. Visitors and volunteers must display a visitor's badge on their person in a visible manner while on campus. The badge should contain the current date. 2. Unfamiliar persons and/or persons not wearing a visitor s badge will be directed to the Main Office. Visitors, volunteers and chaperones may also be asked for identification. 3. Out of respect to the learning environment, visits to observe a classroom and/or visits by parents/guardians wishing to see their student in a classroom during the school day must be arranged through administration. 4. School-age visitors and recent graduates are not allowed in the building or on campus at any time during the school day. Special visitation requests must be cleared through administration in advance. STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY Northshore School District s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Student Responsibilities and Rules of Pupil Conduct (Policy 3200) is on the Woodinville High School website. All students who attend the district's schools shall comply with the written policies, rules and regulations of the schools. The expectation of all students is that they will read, become familiar and comply with the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Student Responsibilities and Rules of Pupil Conduct. Contact the WHS Main Office for a paper copy, if desired. WHS ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. PHILOSOPHY A. Daily attendance and active participation in each class are critical to the learning process. Regular and prompt attendance will help students learn responsibility and increase their potential for future success. B. Northshore School District Policy 3200 states that all students shall be in attendance and remain on school grounds from the time of arrival and attend regularly scheduled classes, unless officially excused. Absences due to illnesses or a health condition, the need to seek medical, dental, or other health care, family emergencies, and/or religious observances, shall be excused in accordance with school attendance procedures. The parent or guardian in accordance with the school attendance procedures shall verify excused absences. 1. Absences whether excused or unexcused may cause a student to lose credit. 2. Excused absences such as field trips shall not be permitted if deemed to cause an adverse effect upon the student s educational process. 19

20 2. EXCUSED ABSENCES A. A student s absence is considered excused when verified by a parent/guardian, the Attendance Office, or an administrator. B. Absences must be verified through the Attendance Office within 48 hours (two school days); failure to verify an absence may result in an unexcused absence (truancy). C. All absences that are not verified within 48 hours (two school days) may be assigned four (4) hours of Saturday School. D. Absences may be verified by: 1. Parent/guardian notification with 48 hours (two school days) ( ) 2. Written excuse signed by the parent/guardian within 48 hours (two school days) 3. An response to the School Messenger attendance notification E. When an absence is excused, make-up work will be allowed. Students are responsible for all make up arrangements. Failure to complete missed assignments in a timely manner will result in loss of credit. A student has the same number of days to make-up work as number of days absent, up to one week. 3. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES (TRUANCIES) A. A student s absence is considered unexcused (truant) when it is without parent/guardian consent. B. Truancies will result in the assignment of progressive discipline (i.e., detention, Saturday School, suspension). C. Truancies will result in loss of credit for assignments and/or performance on the day of the truancy. D. If a student has three (3) or more class hours of unexcused absences in a class, regardless of total number of absences, credit is denied and he/she CANNOT appeal for credit reinstatement. Instead, the student will receive a no credit (N/C) for the class(es) or a fail (F) if not passing the class. Reminder: 1 block period = 2 class hours of attendance. 4. TARDIES A. Definition of a tardy: Student is not in the classroom by the bell, ready to work as defined by their teacher. B. Definition of an absence: A student is late to or misses more than fifteen (15) minutes of class. C. Consequences for excessive tardiness: tardies: Discipline is defined by the classroom teacher and may include, but is not limited to, class detention and parental notification tardies: Teacher assigns after school one-hour detention tardies: Teacher refers student to the office (appropriate assistant principal). 4. Subsequent tardies: Progressive discipline will be assigned by the appropriate assistant principal, which may include, but is not limited to: a. Campus Clean Up 2 hours b. Saturday School c. Attendance Contract d. Suspension e. Students who accumulate twelve (12) or more tardies in all six classes are subject to Saturday School. 20

21 5. EARLY DISMISSALS A. Early dismissals must be arranged prior to the absence. Requests for early dismissals must be made no later than the end of second (B) lunch. This includes PM Assembly Schedule days. B. The Attendance Office will not excuse an absence afterwards unless approved by an administrator. C. Students must sign out at the Attendance Office when they leave during the school day or the absence is considered truancy. 6. PREARRANGED ABSENCES A. An absence from school, even though work is made up, is not advisable unless absolutely necessary, and may result in a lowered grade or loss of credit. Instruction may not be repeated and could adversely affect a student s final grade. B. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to review the school calendar, and when at all possible, schedule activities such as vacations, appointments, etc., on days that would not require missing school. When this is not possible, the student should prearrange the absence by requesting his or her teachers and his or her parent/guardian complete and sign a Prearranged Absence Contract. C. A teacher s approval of a prearranged absence does not eliminate the need to appeal for credit if the total number of excused and/or unexcused absences exceeds nine (9) in a semester. Upon completion of the Prearranged Absence Contract the student must then bring it to the Attendance Office for approval prior to the absence period. 7. SCHOOL-RELATED ABSENCES A. A student s absence is considered school-related when it is for a school-approved field trip or a function, such as a class meeting, sponsored by the school. B. A student must have the permission of his/her teacher(s) to miss class to attend a school-approved field trip or a function, such as a class meeting, sponsored by the school. C. School-related absences are not included in computing total absences for purposes of loss of credit. 8. EXTENDED ILLNESS ABSENCES A. Absences related to an extended illness, hospitalization and/or accident will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. B. A parent/guardian should contact the student s counselor as soon as possible after learning of the need for an extended absence so that an assessment of the student s current educational status in all classes can be determined. 9. LOSS OF CREDIT A. When a student accumulates ten (10) instructional hours of absences in a semester, excused and/or unexcused, in any class period, the student and parent will be notified there has been a loss of credit (1 regular period equals 1 class hour of instructional time, 1 block period equals 2 class hours of instructional time). The student has the right to appeal for credit reinstatement, except as outlined in paragraph 1 a. below, and will remain in class during the time to allow for continued learning. School-approved activities and discipline suspensions that require a student to miss class do not count against their attendance. B. If a student has three (3) or more class hours of unexcused absences in any one class, 21

22 regardless of the total number of absences, credit is denied and he/she CANNOT appeal for credit reinstatement. Instead, the student will receive a no credit (N/C) for the class(es) or a fail (F) if not passing the class. Reminder: 1 block period = 2 class hours of instructional time. 10. THE ATTENDANCE APPEALS PROCESS A. Daily attendance and active participation in each class are critical to the learning process. Regular and prompt attendance will help students learn responsibility and increase their potential for future success. B. If a student has missed ten (10) class hours of instructional time in a semester, excused and/or unexcused, in any class period, the student has the right to appeal for credit reinstatement for that particular class through the attendance appeals process, except as outlined in paragraph 2 a. below (1 regular period equals 1 class hour of instructional time, 1 block period equals 2 class hours of instructional time). 1. If a student has three (3) or more class hours of unexcused absences in any one class, regardless of the total number of absences, credit is denied and he/she CANNOT appeal for credit reinstatement. Instead, the student will receive a no credit (N/C) for the class(es) or a fail (F) if not passing the class. Reminder: 1 block period = 2 class hours of instructional time. C. If a student chooses to appeal, he/she must submit a completed Application for Credit Reinstatement, along with supporting evidence that includes any and all documentation that could help the committee understand his/her extenuating circumstances (e.g., doctor s note(s), legal note(s), etc.) to substantiate the absences, for review. D. Upon review of the Application for Credit Reinstatement, credit will either be reinstated, reinstated with conditions, denied, or the student will be contacted to appear before the Attendance Appeals Committee to further account for his/her absences and to respond to clarifying questions regarding the absences. E. If appearance before the Attendance Appeals Committee is required: 1. The student must physically appear before the committee for the reinstatement of the credit in question to be considered. 2. When all of the information, documentation, and questions are finished the student will be asked to leave. 3. The committee will then carefully consider the situation. 4. The decision will be made to reinstate credit, deny credit, or place the student on an Attendance Performance Contract. 5. The student will be notified in writing within three (3) school days of the committee s decision. 11. COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAW A. School attendance has been and continues to be compulsory. Pursuant to RCW28A.225 and Northshore School District s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook: Student Responsibilities and Rules of Pupil Conduct Policy 3200, the Northshore School District supports and enforces the Compulsory Attendance Law. B. Becca Bill It is the intent of this legislation to direct schools to initiate a series of corrective steps when a student is absent and unexcused from attending school. After the seventh unexcused absence within a month or the tenth unexcused absence during the school year, a petition is filed with the Juvenile Court alleging a compulsory attendance violation. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check their student s attendance regularly on Online Progress Reports. WHS ATTENDANCE POLICY IS SUBJECT TO REVISION. 22

23 COUNSELING CENTER The WHS Counseling Center strives to provide quality service to students and staff alike. The counselors are available to discuss personal and academic concerns of students as deemed appropriate to the well being of the student. Individual conferences with students and teachers can be arranged as well as conferences with teachers and parents. Each counselor is responsible for a portion of students determined by the first letter of their last name. The counselor remains with the student through graduation. 1. STUDENT APPOINTMENTS A. Appointments can be made with a counselor in several ways. 1) A student may initiate meeting with a counselor by filling out an appointment request slip at the Counseling Center office manager s desk. 2) A counselor may send an appointment slip to the student requesting he/she come to the Counseling Center. 3) A student may or call the counselor to set up an appointment for a time when the student isn t scheduled to be in class. 2. SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY A. SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE ONLY PERMITTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. A STUDENT IS PLACED IN AN INCORRECT COURSE LEVEL. 2. A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT MUST BE ADDED. 3. DROPPING A CLASS A. Students are expected to complete courses in which they are registered (yearlong or semester courses). After ten (10) school days, dropped courses will receive an F grade. There may be a need to adjust a student s schedule for extenuating circumstances such as a lengthy illness or physical disability. Teachers may initiate a schedule change for placement reasons within the first ten (10) days of the semester. 4. WITHDRAWING FROM YEARLONG CLASSES A. Students are expected to complete yearlong classes. Only under special circumstances will students be allowed to drop a yearlong class. In order to drop a yearlong class, a student must obtain a Drop Yearlong Class form from the Counseling Center. The parent and teacher must give permission (sign the form) to drop the class. This completed form must be returned to the student s counselor in order for the change to be initiated. When there is not consensus about dropping the class, appeals may be made to the principal or the principal s designee. 5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. Graduation requirement information is available on the Northshore School District website at and in the Northshore School District Course Description Book. In order to graduate with a Woodinville High School Diploma, seniors will need to take 50% or more of their senior schedule at Woodinville High School. This portion is to include core academic classes. 6. ADVANCED COURSES A. College in the High School, Pre-AP and Advanced Placement classes are offered in Business, Fine Arts, Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, and World Language departments. These courses are for the highly able and motivated students. 23

24 7. GRADING POLICY A. All A, B, C, D, and F grades are computed in a student s GPA. B. A teacher/office assistant position is graded Pass (P) or Fail (F). The grade is recorded on a student s transcript but not included in the GPA computation. C. Withdrawal from school due to transfer carries a student s progress grades earned at the date of withdrawal. Withdrawal from an individual class after ten days of a semester results in an F grade unless the teacher indicates otherwise. A teacher may choose to assign a Withdraw (W) rather than an F grade if extenuating circumstances such as lengthy illness, physical disability, or unusual academic hardship necessitates the withdrawal. An F grade for a class withdrawal is recorded on a student s transcript by the Counseling Office. NC is used to denote no credit when a student has exceeded the absences allowed as per the WHS Attendance Policy. D. A teacher who wishes to give an incomplete grade to a student must use the NC (no credit) until such time that the coursework necessary for a final grade is complete. The teacher is responsible for notifying the Counseling Office of the final grade when coursework is completed. E. Students who fail a class may elect to retake it. Both the original grade and the retake grade will appear on the transcript. However, the original failure grade will not be calculated in the student s cumulative GPA requested. Student should see their counselor for the appropriate form to do this. F. The grading policy shall be: A = 4.0 B+ = 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+ = 1.3 P = Pass A- = 3.7 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 NC = No Credit B- = 2.7 C- = 1.7 F = 0.0 There are no A+ or D- grades G. Each student s grade point average shall be the sum of the point values, as defined above, of all the grades received for all courses attempted, divided by the sum of the credits for all courses attempted. All grades for all courses taken shall be included in the calculation of grade point averages; the P grade shall not be computed. P, NC, and W are not computed in the GPA. Teacher must notify a parent when the student is failing. H. Out of District Acceptance of Credit: Students occasionally choose to earn credits outside of Woodinville High School. It is always recommended that one contacts his/her counselor first to make sure the credit will transfer. Usually, any credit earned at an accredited institution and received on an official transcript will be accepted. However, there are some online providers that are not accepted. All costs, including testing, materials, and ordering of official transcripts, are the student s responsibility. Students are also responsible for securing a test proctor. Woodinville High School faculty is not available to proctor out-of-district tests. Seniors who wish to transfer credit from out-ofdistrict online classes must complete all course work by late May to ensure that grades are posted prior to graduation. These programs are not a part of WHS or the Northshore School District, but credits are usually accepted as described above. To preserve the integrity of the Northshore School District graduation requirements, fifty percent of the graduation credit requirement in any discipline must be earned in a regularly scheduled high school course of study; students may earn no more that two credits or four semesters from outside sources to receive a Northshore School District comprehensive high school diploma. 8. THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER A. WHS has a College & Career Center adjacent to the Main Office. Counselors are available to work with students, staff, and parents regarding education and career goals. The College & Career Center houses a wide variety of resources. Students are welcome to check out materials or spend time researching in the center. The following 24

25 categories of information are available: 1. Course Planning and Research 2. Assistance with all aspects of searching and applying for college options 3. Scholarships 4. Technical and Short-Term Training 5. Labor Market and Employment Search 6. Job Board with Part-time Employment Postings 7. Career Counseling Advice 8. Post High School Search Software and Internet Sites 9. During the school day, the career counselor is available for consultations by appointment in the same way as counselors. The center is open during school hours. Students are welcome during lunches, before, and after school to browse and check out materials. The career counselor is responsible for helping students complete their High School and Beyond Plan. LIBRARY The WHS Library Program teaches information literacy skills that will help prepare students to achieve academic and personal learning goals and to become more effective users of ideas and information. The Library Program is also here to help students find, use, evaluate and enjoy information and literature. 1. HOURS The WHS Library opens half an hour before the start of first period and is open throughout the school day. The WHS Library is usually open for half an hour after school, except Early Release Wednesdays. Library hours can vary according to school schedules, class needs, afterschool meetings, special events, and state-mandated testing. 2. EXPECTATIONS A. Students should come to the library prepared to learn, study independently, work on projects, or enjoy literature. The library team is here to help students and to create a safe, equitable, and accessible library program. All Northshore School District Codes of Conduct and Woodinville High School rules and consequences apply. Students should be respectful of themselves, each other, staff, guests, and property. B. Food and drink must be consumed before entering the library. Computers are for academic purposes. When doing media projects with sound, students must use headphones unless otherwise noted by a teacher-librarian. Students are expected to contribute to a positive learning environment for all. C. Scheduled classes have first priority for resources. Students dropping in from classes should present a note from their teacher. Students using the library during class times must sign-in and sign-out at the circulation counter. Students without an assigned class must check-in with a staff member. Students using the library during lunch must preserve the learning environment for scheduled classes. All students are welcome and encouraged to participate in the library program. 3. STAFF The WHS Library Program is staffed with one full-time, certificated teacher librarian, one parttime certificated teacher librarian, and one part-time secretary. Both teacher librarians are National Board Certified Teachers. 25

26 v Dione A. Garcia, Library Program Chair v Jennifer A. Hegeman, Teacher Librarian v Dalene L. Cothran, Secretary RESEARCH PROCESS Students can use this process to guide their thinking as they conduct research. A. Research Preparation 1. Define your purpose a. Determine what you already know b. Determine what your need to know c. Choose a topic or problem B. Formulate Questions 1. Write down questions to guide research 2. Revise questions as you learn more to make them more specific and complex C. Develop Search Strategies 3. Write down possible sources a. Print, electronic, media b. Human resources c. Community contacts d. Government resources 4. Write down key words D. Locate and Evaluate Sources of Information 1. Find a source 2. Evaluate the source a. Is the source usable, valid, and credible? b. Does the source answer any of your questions? c. Do you need to revise your questions? E. Read and Organize Information 1. Take notes and bibliographical information 2. Organize notes 3. Do you need more information? F. Apply Information 1. Review purpose a. Does the information meet your needs? b. Do you have enough to complete your purpose? 2. Create and present final project G. Assess Process and Production 1. What worked? 2. What didn t? 3. Did your product convey your findings and answer your questions? 4. What changes will you make to your research/product next time? 5. What would you do to improve? 26

27 5. REMOTE ACCESS TO DATABASES AND SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES Always begin your search at the WHS Library Webpage: User agreements and copyrights prohibit publication of remote access codes online; however, Remote access usernames and passwords are available in the Main Office or the WHS Library. ABC-CLIO is a specialty collection of ebooks often used in US History, Spanish, and Humanities. Username and password required every time. Click ALL for titles. Applied Science Online Database includes three STEM databases: Mathematics and Engineering, Science and Medicine, and Technology. No passwords required. Atomic Learning provides access to 50,000 technology-training tutorials on over 205 applications. Tutorials are broken down into short video segments. Use your NSD Credentials. (Student ID # & NSD Password) CQ Researcher is the database of Congressional Quarterly, a magazine that provides in-depth reports on global social and political issues written by journalists and professionally factchecked. CultureGrams is a database with reports on more than 200 countries. Learn about government, culture, history, customs, maps, music, food, travel and more! Discovery Education is streaming service and database with enrichment videos and virtual field trips for all grade levels and subject areas. Use NSD credentials to access. EBSCOHost is a multi-database platform for Literature Resource Center, Novelist, Science, History, Points of View and EBSCOHost Research Databases, which houses: ERIC, Health, Newspaper Source, Mas Ultra, Advanced Placement, Professional Development, & Topic Search. Excellent for academic research. elibrary is a multimedia database that includes ebooks, periodicals, newspaper articles, websites, maps, transcripts, and images. elibrary is published by ProQuest but has different content & search features. GAPPS is a platform for collaboration, communication, storage, and media creation. Go to gapps.nsd.org. Sign-in with your GAPPs and NSD Password. GAPPs is your student ID GVRL stands for Gale Virtual Reference Library, a collection of ebooks with over 200 titles. It s like having your own reference section but better. You re welcome and to use this collection at the start of any literary, scientific, economic, or historical research and for general interest. 27

28 WHS Catalog History Study Center contains a variety of sources and media for World and US History. This is a special collection in ProQuest designed for social studies research. Naviance College and Career Readiness platform hosts a huge scholarship database, Road Trip Nation, interest inventories, and career and college information. Use for High School and Beyond Plan. Username: Student ID # Password: 8 digit birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy) NoodleTools is a subscription service that generates citations, exports, works cited pages, saves notes and outlines information literacy database. Username is usually your Student ID # and an original password (sometimes the password is your 8-digit birthday). ProQuest is a database with scholarly journals, newspapers, reports, millions of pages of digitized historical primary sources, and more than 450,000 ebooks. ProQuest Literature contains information on literary works and authors, literary criticism, primary sources, summaries, and multimedia. Includes Poets on Screen, videos of contemporary poets reading their work. SIRS Knowledge Source simultaneously searches two databases: SIRS Researcher, which covers the current controversial issues most studied and debated by students, and SIRS WebSelect, which has results from editorially selected web sites. TURNITIN is a subscription service that checks papers for plagiarism, encourages peer review, and helps teachers provide faster feedback. Use your NSD GAPPS when you join your class and create an original password. Your classroom teacher will give you codes to join. Use your Student ID number and NSD Password to sign-in to the WHS Catalog under the My Info tab to see what s checked out to you, including textbooks. No sign-in needed to search for books or see book lists under Copy Categories tab or Resource Lists. World Book is database of online encyclopedia articles with links to primary sources and multimedia. It also has interactive features including a timeline maker. 28