Dear Student and Parent,

The Pirate Log is your student and parent handbook for Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School. This booklet covers a broad range of topics from basic expectations of student behavior to student rights and responsibilities and extra-curricular information. It is a guide for the daily business of students at school. Many questions can be answered about curricular policy and graduation requirements when the Pirate Log is used as a resource.

Section titles, then alphabetical topics that coincide with the title of the section format the booklet. This aids in easy access to the information. Appendices follow the titled sections with information that would be confusing if contained in the main body of the handbook.

It is the hope of the faculty and staff that you use this handbook as an effective resource. Please feel free to submit any questions or suggestions concerning the Pirate Log to the principal.

Have a great experience at Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School!

SECTION Il INTRODUCTION

School Reform began in 1993. The legislature passed HB 1209, which revised the Basic Education Act. Its purpose was to improve the education system to keep pace with changes in society, the workplace and a competitive economy.

The goal of the Basic Education Act (RCW 28A.150.210): A basic education is an evolving program of instruction that is intended to provide students with the opportunity to become responsible and respectful global citizens, to contribute to their economic well-being and that of their families and communities, to explore and understand different perspectives, and to enjoy productive and satisfying lives. Additionally, the state of Washington intends to provide for a public school system that is able to evolve and adapt in order to better focus on strengthening the educational achievement of all students, which includes high expectations for all students and gives all students the opportunity to achieve personal and academic success. To these ends, the goals of each school district, with the involvement of parents and community members, shall be to provide opportunities for every student to develop the knowledge and skills essential to:

• Read with comprehension. write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
• Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness;
• Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate technology literacy and fluency as well as different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
• Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.

The legislature also recognizes that certain basic values and character traits are essential to individual liberty, fulfillment, and happiness. However, these values and traits are not intended to be assessed or be standards for graduation. The legislature intends that local communities have the responsibility for determining how these values and character traits are learned as determined by consensus at the local level. These values and traits include the importance of:

Honesty, integrity, and trust;

• Respect for self and others;
• Responsibility for personal actions and commitments;
• Self-discipline and moderation;
• Diligence and a positive work ethic;
• Respect for law and authority;
• Healthy and positive behavior; and
• Family as the basis of society.

To that end, the Pirate Log implements the rules and procedures contained inside to help promote a safe and positive learning environment for all students and personnel working with students.

SECTION Ill STAFF

The following members of the community and school are here to work with you to make your secondary school years the best possible.

PIRATE FIGHT SONG

On for Pomeroy, on for Pomeroy

Fight on for your fa-a-me

Pass the ball right down the field (court) And a touchdown (basket) we will make Rah! Rah! Rah!

On for Pomeroy, on for Pomeroy

Fight on for your fa-a-me Fight Pirates fight, fight, fight To win this ga-a-me!

P - O - M - E - R-O-Y

We love you!

Pirates are the best!

SECTION IV-ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Most student announcements will appear in the daily bulletin, which is read during morning assembly. Extra bulletins are available in the main officer Emergency announcements will be made over the P.A. system. Students not attending the morning assembly are responsible for information given during the assembly.

BICYCLES

Students who ride bicycles to Pomeroy Junior/Senior High are to park them in the bicycle rack located on the North side of the Gymnasium. The school cannot be responsible for any lost or damaged bicycle. All bicycles should be locked with padlocks when they are parked in the rack.

BUSES

Student transportation is a privilege - not a right. Violations of school bus rules can create an immediate danger to the health and safety of others. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to listen to the driver, shall be reason for a pupil to be denied transportation.

CAFETERIA

The district serves a full and balanced meal in the cafeteria at no cost to families. Students are expected to: (1) Get into line without cutting, pushing, shoving, (2) Take tray to kitchen and clean table of any mess made, (3) push their chair in when leaving their seat, and (4) maintain behavior appropriate to the school setting.

CAMERA DEVICES

Cameras, as well as other electronic devices with photographing capabilities, are not to be used for unethical and illegal purposes. These devices can be used to reproduce copyrighted material, so their misuse can lead to penalties under federal copyright law. To address these concerns, the following guidelines apply to possession and use of camera devices.

• Camera devices may not be used to photograph another person who has a reasonable expectation of privacy without that person's knowledge and consent.
•  Camera devices may not be used in a way that would violate another person's copyright.
• Camera devices may not be used to harass, intimidate, or bully another person or to invade another person's privacy.
• An image taken using a camera device may not be published, broadcast, or transmitted to any other person, by any means, without the knowledge and consent of each person appearing in that image.
• The following locations are prohibited from use of camera devices:
• Camera devices are not allowed in any locker room, restroom, or any other place where other people have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
•  Camera devices are not to be used in any classroom without permission from the teacher.

CAMPUS CLEANLINESS

Students are encouraged to show pride in their school by keeping the campus clean. Picking up after themselves, both food and non-food items, is required. If a food spill occurs, then adult help should be sought in order to clean up the spill. A.S.B. Executive officers will work with Class Presidents, and the Principal to assure the campus is clean.

CHEA TING/PLAGERISM

Students are expected to conduct themselves honestly and with integrity in their work. All forms of cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. Behavior that is unacceptable includes, but is not limited to:

 copying another student's homework  working with others on projects that are meant to be done individually  looking at or copying another student's test or quiz answers  allowing another student to look at or copy answers from your test or quiz  using any other method to get/give test or quiz answers  taking a test or quiz in part or whole to use or to give others  copying information from a source without proper attribution  taking papers from other students, publications, or the Internet

Students violating this policy are subject to disciplinary measures, as well as losing academic credit, dependent upon the seriousness of the violation, prior violations, and other factors.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community service provides an important opportunity for civic engagement. It is an integral part of a well rounded education. Through civic engagement, students are provided an opportunity to learn from community members and organizations that support the community. These interactions prepare students to become active citizens. Both the community and the student benefit as the student learns to serve others as well as how community members and organizations serve and support students while in the school system. A student who attends Pomeroy High School 9th-12th grade will serve forty (40) total hours of community service to be by their senior year. A minimum of five (5) hours must be completed each year, with a maximum of fifteen (15) hours to be completed in one year. Students can earn hours by working with a community organization listed below. All students are required to turn in hours within 30 days of serving and must serve in the community of Pomeroy for pre-approved community organization listed on our website. Students must complete community service forms and have them signed by the supervisor. If a student would like to acquire community service hours outside of the Pomeroy Community, they must discuss with Administration prior to completing the hours to request permission and must have information on the organization they will be serving. Organizations in the community may make students aware of community service opportunities by contacting the high school office in advance. Community organizations not listed who would like to be added to the pre-approved list need to contact administration. Community Service interactions prepare students to become active citizens; we hope to provide community service that benefits both the community and the student. The student will learn to serve others and develop relationships with community members and organizations that serve and support students while in the school system.

Community Organizations:Pomeroy Spinners

• Garfield County Fire Department and Emergency Services
•  Garfield County Foodbank
•  Mount Misery Snow drifters
•  Chamber
• Gun Club
• FFA (if not an FFA member)
• Little League
• Little Guy Wrestling
• Little Guy Football
• Local Churches
• Garfield County Market Sale Committee
• Cemetery
•  Friends of the Library
•  Swim Team
• Pomeroy Booster Club
• Youth Basketball
• Pomeroy Golf Course
•  Aging and Disability Resource Center
• Pomeroy Assist
• Senior Center
• Pomeroy Partners Coalition
• Sheriff's Office/91 1
• Girl Scouts (if not in Girl Scouts)
• Pomeroy FFA Alumni
• The Cove
• Alvin Landkammer Firework Stand
• ****This is an ongoing list

CONDUCT AND COURTESY

Courtesy and good manners should be the key to a student's conduct at school. A good attitude toward teachers, other school employees, and fellow students will make school enjoyable for all. Students are expected to have respect for school property and to take good care of books, desks, and other furniture and equipment.

DRESS AND APPEARANCE

Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School promotes student dress and appearance that is appropriate to the workplace setting. Students are encouraged to use personal choice when determining what will be worn to school. Dress and appearance must be neat and clean and not present health or safety problems. It may not disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or distract from the positive school environment.

Students in extra-curricular activities shall follow reasonable standards of dress and appearance as established by their teacher, advisor, or coach.

Clothing

Allowed

• Any article of clothing that does not create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or another person's well being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture or threat of violence

Not Allowed

• Obscene, vulgar, offensive printing or writing, pictorial representations on clothing, skin, or any other surface that is in public view.
• Advertising of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and/or drugs.
• Clothing that depicts gang related behavior
• Short shorts/skirts/culottes (a reasonable length is near the student's fingertips when the arms are held at their side)
• Blouses/shirts that expose midriff when a student raises their hands to their head
• Blouses/shirts that expose the back or under garments

Hats/Head Gear

Allowed

• Bandanas and scarves used as hair accessories in that hair is kept out of the eyes neatly
• Hats

Not Allowed

• Bandana and scarves that depict gang affiliation

Shoes

• Students shall wear shoes while in the school buildings as required by Washington State Health Laws

If, in the opinion of the school administration, an article of clothing is deemed to be inappropriate for wearing on school grounds, the student will be requested to change attire. Refusal to comply such a request will be grounds for disciplinary action.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Emergency drills occur at regular intervals during the school year. Students are to follow the directives of the staff member directly supervising them during the drill. Procedures have been developed for the following situations:

1 .    Lockdown

• Secure
• Evacuate
• Shelter
• Hold in Classroom

Students and staff return to the building after Stage 1 Evacuations when the "All-Clear" signal is given.

For a Stage 2 Evacuation, students and staff are evacuated clear of the building to the Methodist Church, Football Field, or Elementary Gym because of potential danger to students and staff. Students may be checked out to an emergency contact after roll and a school wide briefing has taken place.

HALL PASSES

No student shall be in the hall during regular class time without a hall pass issued by the teacher in charge of the student during that time.

INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTS

To participate in athletic activities all students must have insurance coverage or an insurance waiver on file with the coach. The school district does not carry medical insurance for each individual student. This is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Students may wish to purchase accident insurance at the school. Please understand that this insurance is not school district insurance, it is a private carrier and the only connection with the school is that their information is distributed on our premises. Any student who is injured at school or at a school activity should report it to the teacher in charge.

Catastrophic insurance for athletic participation at Pomeroy Junior/Senior High School is required by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

INTERNET USE

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• I behave civilly and respectfully toward people online.
• I keep my right to access the internet at school by using it responsibly.
•  I don't send my name, address or phone number to anyone online.
•  I keep my username and password to myself.
• I include others in digital learning projects whether or not they have a computer.
• I do not post hurtful or offensive material on the internet.
• I turn off my cell phone in class when the teacher asks.
• I will not delete or damage digital content that belongs to someone else.
• I will not steal the ideas, work, music or art of someone else.

Here's what you can do online

Go to the internet sites your teacher provides and use the e-tools on your PC to...

• Create files, e-projects, videos, web pages and podcasts for class projects.
• Create content for classroom databases, blogs, wikis, bulletin boards, social networking sites, online communities, web pages and email.
• Publish your school work on the school website — if your parent or guardian gives us permission. Do not sabotage the network
• Actions that harm the integrity of the school network and its resources, such as hacking, cracking and vandalizing.
• Actions that use our information or equipment inappropriately or illegally.

Do not target, torment, threaten, harass, humiliate, embarrass or endanger others

• Actions that bully someone through our email or on the web.
• Actions that communicate hate or discriminatory ideas, including jokes and remarks.
• Actions that threaten or could harm others.
• Actions that access, upload/download, store or distribute obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit material.

Don't be a victim

The account we give you on the network is really yours. You are responsible for anything that happens when you are logged in - even if you didn't do it.

If you suspect someone has tampered with your account report it right away.

If you come across online or email content you feel is harmful, insulting, dangerous or inappropriate — report it immediately.

LIBRARY

The primary function of the library is to provide reference material for students. A secondary reason is to provide useful and pleasant reading material. Ail rules for library use are planned to further these purposes.

LOCKERS

Each student will be assigned a locker by number. Personal items, valuables and any school issued materials should be secured in a locked locker. Problems with lockers should be reported to the office immediately for repairs.

CHROMEBOOKS

Each student will be assigned a Chromebook by number. Students will be given a Chromebook Handbook for specific information regarding care, use, and requirements for Chromebooks. Students are required to charge Chromebooks at home overnight and have with them daily for school. Problems with Chromebooks should be reported to the office immediately for repairs.

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICA TIONS

No Pomeroy Junior/Senior High staff member may issue non-prescription medication, including aspirin to any student without signed approval of parent/guardian regarding dosage.

OPEN CAMPUS

Students enjoy the privilege of an open campus during lunch. Once a student leaves campus, he or she will no longer be supervised by school personnel. However, some types of misbehavior may fall under the jurisdiction of the school. The privilege of open campus may be revoked or other appropriate disciplinary action for misbehavior.

PUBLIC DISPLA YS OF AFFECTION

Public displays of affection are an unnecessary part of school and a distraction to the educational process (i.e. kissing and excessive or prolonged body contact, more than holding hands). Guidelines for student conduct shall be to respect the rights of others, follow reasonable directions of the school staff, and to comply with the rules of the district and school.

SCHOOL CLOSURE

Severe or adverse weather conditions may cause school closing. During periods of heavy snow conditions local radio and television stations will carry broadcast messages covering school closures. Parents/guardians will be contacted through our alert system, please be sure to have correct email and phone numbers on file with the office. During this time we will potentially hold distance learning and students will be required to check in with teachers and classes virtually.

STUDENT CARS

The right to drive your car to and from school is granted until such a time as it is abused. The privilege of driving at noon is likewise granted. All student cars must be parked in the proper place. Students may not go to or use cars during or between classes.

STUDENT FEES

Students are advised that some fees are necessary for some classes. Fees may be assessed in crafts, home economics, shop, agriculture and/or science classes. Individual instructors will have details. See Appendix B for a general fee schedule.

TELEPHONE

The office phones are for school business, not as a convenience to the students. Students will not be summoned from class for phone calls except in an emergency. Students who have need of using a phone must do so between classes.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks for all classes are furnished by the district. Notebooks, pencils, pens, etc., are to be furnished by the students. It is the student's responsibility to care for the materials furnished by the district. Damaged or excessively worn books may cause fines to be levied.

VALUABLES

Students are encouraged not to bring valuable items to school, unless they relate to educational activities. Any personal valuables and school issued materials should be secured in a locked locker. The school assumes no responsibility for loss, damaged, or theft of valuables.

VISITORS

Any student wishing to bring a visitor from another school must obtain a visitors pass from the principal's office.

This pass must be filled out and returned to the principal at least one day before the visitor is scheduled to attend. The principal will or will not grant permission for the visitor.

Section V - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PREAMBLE

A primary responsibility of the Pomeroy School District and its educational staff shall be the development in students of an understanding and appreciation of our representative form of government, the rights and responsibilities of the individual, and the legal processes whereby necessary changes are brought about.

The school is a community and the rules and regulations of a school are the laws of that community. All those enjoying the rights of citizenship in the school community must also accept the responsibilities of citizenship. A basic responsibility of those who enjoy the rights of citizenship is to respect the laws of the community.

The purpose of Board Policy #3200 is to express faith in the ability of students to exercise their freedom and their basic rights while meeting their responsibilities by living up to the reasonable restrictions and appropriate standards of behavior described herein.

Students must be mindful that the exercise of rights implies the duty not to abuse those rights. Students do not have the right to diminish, passively or actively, the right of other students to an orderly learning situation.

Each educational staff member and school administrator has the authority to temporarily remove students from a class or to discipline students for cause. All school employees or educational staff has the authority to enforce rules and impose discipline upon a student who violates the rules.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONCEPTS

DUE PROCESS

Essentially, due process means being fair: The due process clause to the Fourteenth Amendment requires that procedures be established so as to guarantee that any punishment which denies educational opportunity be administered for good and just cause. Due process is not an absolute concept. Depending on the severity of the corrective action, the requirements of due process will vary. The procedures governing the imposition of discipline, suspension, or expulsion are outlined in Board Policy. These procedures are designed to safeguard the constitutional rights of students in Pomeroy School District.

FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY

Students have the freedom to assemble peacefully. There is an appropriate time and place for students to congregate to express opinions and beliefs. All student meetings in school buildings or on school grounds may function only as a part of the formal educational process or as scheduled and regulated by the principal as to time, place, and manner.

FREEDOM TO PUBLISH

Students are entitled to express in writing their personal opinions. Written or printed material shall not be disseminated in such a way as to interfere with or interrupt the normal conduct of classes or the movement to and from classes.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Students are entitled to express verbally their personal opinions in such a manner and at such times as it does not disrupt or interfere with the educational process or with the freedom of others to express themselves. The use of obscenities, personal attacks, and/or defamation of someone's character is prohibited.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

A grievance procedure exists to provide an opportunity for a student to seek a remedy for any unfair application of rules, regulations, or procedures. What is a grievance procedure? Basically if you feel you have been treated unfairly or that you got a "rotten deal" from a teacher or the principal, you have the right to talk to the person that supervises that person you feel is causing you a problem. In any or all grievance procedures your first step is to go the staff member who you feel has treated you unfairly and attempt to resolve your concerns. If you are unable to resolve the issue, your next step would be that staff member's immediate supervisor (this would be the principal in most cases).

RULES AND REGULA TIONS

Students have an obligation to comply with reasonable rules and regulations. All pupils who attend the Pomeroy Public Schools shall comply with the reasonable written rules and regulations established. Furthermore, all such pupils shall submit to the reasonable directions of school personnel.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The mission of the common school system is to provide a learning experience which will assist all students to develop skills, competencies, and attitudes that are fundamental to an individual's achievement as a responsible, contributing citizen. In order to maintain and advance this mission, it shall be the responsibility and duty of each student to:

1. Attend all classes each day on time, 2. Make reasonable effort to learn, 3. Respect the rights of others, 4. Follow the reasonable instruction of teachers, 5. Comply with the rules of the district and school, and 6. To submit to reasonable corrective action or punishment imposed by the district and its professional staff for violation(s) of its rules.

APPLICABLE LAW

COMPULSORY A TTENDANCE

Regular school attendance is necessary and required for mastery of the educational program provided to students of Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School. Students are strongly encouraged to be present at each class session to fully participate in group and individual activities which form the basis for student achievement.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Laws concerning compulsory attendance in the State of Washington place primary responsibility for attendance on parents. All children between the age of eight years old and under eighteen years old are required to attend a majority of the periods of an average school day.

SCHOOL DUTIES

This section outlines the duty of the school when those responsibilities are not met:

• Inform the child's custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) by notice in writing by telephone after one (1) unexcused absence within any month during the school year.
• Inform the custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) of potential consequences of further unexcused absence.  Schedule a conference with the custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) after two (2) unexcused absences within any month within the school year.
• Develop a written record of steps taken to eliminate or reduce the child's absences as outlined during the conference.
• Inform student and parent via letter outlining attendance requirements after four (4) absences in any one (1) month.
• Meet with student and parent following eight (8) absences in a school year and a D or F in any class to create a plan to reduce absences.
• If the absences are not reduced, after a plan has been put in place, a petition will be filed with the juvenile court not later than two (2) non-medical absences in one month and or not later than ten (10) nonmedical absences during the school year and student has a D or F in any class.

EXCUSING ABSENCES

Students residing with a parent/guardian will require a parent contact for check-in/check-out of school and excusing absences. Exceptions to this procedure may be made through the principal, based on the following factors:

(1) Age, (2) Marital status, (3) Place of residence, (4) Parental status, (5) Other relevant factors

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

If a student arrives to school late or leaves school early, they must check-in or check-out through the Main Office. Students are expected to:

• Go to the main office and request to check-in or check-out through the Building Secretary.
• Present a note signed by their parent/guardian giving him/her permission to arrive late or leave early.

OR

• Call their parent/guardian and have them speak with the Building Secretary to give permission to be late or leave early.
• Notify their teacher through an admit slip, received from the Building Secretary, during the class period for which he/she came late or is to leave early.

TYPES OF ABSENCES

The following are the categories of attendance and the relevant procedures to be followed within the Pomeroy School District:

Excused Absences

The following absences are defined as being excused absences:

• Illness/Medical Release - a valid illness or health condition which includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health or counseling appointments (when verified by a signed note or telephone call from a parent or guardian or the attending physician or counselor).
• Emeraency/Familv Leave/Funeral/Transportation Waiver - a true emergency that could not reasonably be handled outside of school time, sudden or immediate family emergencies, funerals, and transportation waivers. (This type of excused absence must be verified by a signed note or telephone call from a parent, guardian, law-enforcement officer, or school official).
• Religious Release - attendance at a religious observance or at religious instruction provided it is not conducted on school property (when requested by a signed note or telephone call from a parent or guardian).
• Transfer - school-approved activity transfers in which a student is scheduled to attend a schoolsponsored activity during school time and is accompanied and supervised by a school employee.
• Note: 4-H students will be allowed a transfer when participating in the Garfield County Fair, Spokane Junior Livestock Show, and the Garfield County Junior show for a maximum of six
• (6) days.
• Administrative - leave that is approved by a school administrator.
• Pre-Arranged Parental - a parental or guardian-approved absence that is arranged for in advance of the absence by a signed note or telephone call and that conforms to the parameters that follow: This absence shall be limited to five (5) occurrences of up to one school day during each school year. Note: Seniors will be granted two additional days for college visitations. Arrangements for completion of assignments must be made with all teachers in advance. Requests for absences under this category that exceed the five-occurrences per year rule must be approved in advance by a committee of the principal and two teachers at a meeting with the parent or guardian and the student.
• - a disciplinary action or short-term suspension imposed by the school that result in an absence that is equal to or less than five (5) school days and that is verified by a school official.

If an absence is excused, the student shall be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits established by the teacher. A reasonable guideline for time limitations on make-up work may be one day to do make-up work for each day of excused absence.

Unexcused Absences

An absence is defined as unexcused when it does not completely conform to any of the seven categories

(a through g) of excused absences and the procedures for verifying them as defined in the section above.

EXCHANGE OF INFORMA TION

Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School participates in the exchange of information with law enforcement and juvenile court officials to the extent permitted by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Parents shall be notified of any exchange of information, except as provided by law.

The following language is mandated by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPi) in

Washington State and must be included in each handbook without modification by local school districts. Pomeroy School District and its Board of Directors do not have local control over this section of the handbook. If you have concerns about the content or the requirement to include it in the student handbook, please contact OSPI:

Superintendent Chris Reykdal

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (360) 742-7825

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDA TION, AND BULLYING

Our Schools Protect Students from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Schools are meant to be safe and inclusive environments where all students are protected from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), including in the classroom, on the school bus, in school sports, and during other school activities. This section defines HIB, explains what to do when you see or experience it, and our school's process for responding to it.

What is HIB?

HIB is any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act of a student that:

• Physically harms another student or damages their property;
• Has the effect of greatly interfering with another student's education; or,
• Is so severe, persistent, or significant that it creates an intimidating or threatening education environment for other students.

HIB generally involves an observed or perceived power imbalance and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. HIB is not allowed, by law, in our schools.

How can I make a report or complaint about HIB?

Talk to any school staff member (consider starting with whoever you are most comfortable with!). You may use our district's reporting form to share concerns about HIB www.psd.wednet.edu but reports about HIB can be made in writing or verbally. Your report can made anonymously, if you are uncomfortable revealing your identity, or confidentially if you prefer it not be shared with other students involved with the report. No disciplinary action will be taken against another student based solely on an anonymous or confidential report.

If a staff member is notified of, observes, overhears, or otherwise witnesses HIB, they must take prompt and appropriate action to stop the HIB behavior and to prevent it from happening again. Our district also has a HIB Compliance Officer, Rachel Gwinn, that supports prevention and response to HIB. She can be contacted at 509-843-1651 or at [email protected]

What happens after I make a report about HIB?

If you report HIB, school staff must attempt to resolve the concerns. If the concerns are resolved, then no further action may be necessary. However, if you feel that you or someone you know is the victim of unresolved, severe, or persistent HIB that requires further investigation and action, then you should request an official HIB investigation.

Also, the school must take actions to ensure that those who report HIB don't experience retaliation.

What is the investigation process?

When you report a complaint, the HIB Compliance Officer or staff member leading the investigation must notify the families of the students involved with the complaint and must make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The investigation must be completed within 5 school days, unless you agree on a different timeline. If your complaint involves circumstances that require a longer investigation, the district will notify you with the anticipated date for their response.

When the investigation is complete, the HIB Compliance Officer or the staff member leading the investigation must provide you with the outcomes of the investigation within 2 school days. This response should include:

• A summary of the results of the investigation
• A determination of whether the HIB is substantiated Any corrective measures or remedies needed
• Clear information about how you can appeal the decision

What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?

For the student designated as the "targeted student" in a complaint:

If you do not agree with the school district's decision, you may appeal the decision and include any additional information regarding the complaint to the superintendent, or the person assigned to lead the appeal, and then to the school board.

For the student designated as the "aggressor" in a complaint:

A student found to be an "aggressor" in a HIB complaint may not appeal the decision of a HIB investigation. They can, however, appeal corrective actions that result from the findings of the HIB investigation.

For more information about the HIB complaint process, including important timelines, please see the district's the district's HIB Policy [32071 and Procedure [3207P1.

Our School Stands Against Discrimination

Discrimination can happen when someone is treated differently or unfairly because they are part of a protected class, including their race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, use of a service animal, or veteran or military status.

What is discriminatory harassment?

Discriminatory harassment can include teasing and name-calling; graphic and written statements; or other conduct that may be physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Discriminatory harassment happens when the conduct is based on a student's protected class and is serious enough to create a hostile environment. A hostile environment is created when conduct is so severe, pervasive, or persistent that it limits a student's ability to participate in, or benefit from, the school's services, activities, or opportunities.

To review the district's Nondiscrimination Policy 5010 and Procedure 5010 visit www.psd.wednet.edu What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct or communication that is sexual in nature and substantially interferes with a student's educational performance or creates an intimidating or hostile environment. Sexual harassment can also occur when a student is led to believe they must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communication to gain something in return, such as a grade or a place on a sports team.

Examples of sexual harassment can include pressuring a person for sexual actions or favors; unwelcome touching of a sexual nature; graphic or written statements of a sexual nature; distributing sexually explicit texts, e-mails, or pictures; making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks; and physical violence, including rape and sexual assault.

Our schools do not discriminate based on sex and prohibit sex discrimination in all of our education programs and employment, as required by Title IX and state law.

To review the district's Sexual Harassment Policy 5011 and Procedure5011], visit www.psd.wednet.edu.

What should my school do about discriminatory and sexual harassment?

When a school becomes aware of possible discriminatory or sexual harassment, it must investigate and stop the harassment. The school must address any effects the harassment had on the student at school, including eliminating the hostile environment, and make sure that the harassment does not happen again.

What can I do if I'm concerned about discrimination or harassment?

Talk to a Coordinator or submit a written complaint. You may contact the following school district staff members to report your concerns, ask questions, or learn more about how to resolve your concerns.

Concerns about discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator: Rachel Gwinn, Superintendent, PO Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347; 509-843-1651; [email protected]

Concerns about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment:

Title IX Coordinator: Rachel Gwinn, Superintendent, PO Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347; 509-

843-1651; [email protected]

Concerns about disability discrimination:

Section 504 Coordinator: Fred Knebel, PO Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347; 509-843-1331 ; [email protected]

Concerns about discrimination based on gender identity:

Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Rachel Gwinn, Superintendent, PO Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347; 509-843-1651; [email protected]

To submit a written complaint, describe the conduct or incident that may be discriminatory and send it by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery to the school principal, district superintendent, or civil rights coordinator. Submit the complaint as soon as possible for a prompt investigation, and within one year of the conduct or incident.

What happens after I file a discrimination complaint?

The Civil Rights Coordinator will give you a copy of the school district's discrimination complaint procedure. The Civil Rights Coordinator must make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The investigation must be completed within 30 calendar days unless you agree to a different timeline. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that require a longer investigation, the Civil Rights Coordinator will notify you in writing with the anticipated date for their response.

When the investigation is complete, the school district superintendent or the staff member leading the investigation will send you a written response. This response will include:

• A summary of the results of the investigation
• A determination of whether the school district failed to comply with civil rights laws

 Any corrective measures or remedies needed

• Notice about how you can appeal the decision

What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?

If you do not agree with the outcome of your complaint, you may appeal the decision to Rachel Gwinn, Superintendent and then to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). More information about this process, including important timelines, is included in the district's Nondiscrimination Procedure (3210P) and Sexual Harassment Procedure (3205P).

I already submitted an HIB complaint — what will my school do?

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying (HIB) can also be discrimination if it's related to a protected class. If you give your school a written report of HIB that involves discrimination or sexual harassment, your school will notify the Civil Rights Coordinator. The school district will investigate the complaint using both the Nondiscrimination Procedure (3210P) and the HIB Procedure (3207P) to fully resolve your complaint.

Who else can help with HIB or Discrimination Concerns?

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

All reports must start locally at the school or district level. However, OSPI can assist students, families, communities, and school staff with questions about state law, the HIB complaint process, and the discrimination and sexual harassment complaint processes.

OSPI School Safety Center (For questions about harassment, intimidation, and bullying)

• Website: ospi. kl 2. wa. us/student-success/health-safety/s chool-safety-center
• Email: [email protected] Phone: 360-725-6068

OSPI Equity and Civil Rights Office (For questions about discrimination and sexual harassment)

• Website: kl 2.wa.us/policy-funding/equity-and-civil-rights
• Email: [email protected] Phone: 360-725-6162

Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)

The Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds works with families, communities, and schools to address problems together so every student can fully participate and thrive in

Washington's K-12 public schools. OEO provides informal conflict resolution tools, coaching, facilitation, and training about family, community engagement, and systems advocacy.

• Website: oeo.wa.qov
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-866-297-2597

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces federal nondiscrimination laws in public schools, including those that prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, and age. OCR also has a discrimination complaint process.

• Website: https://www2.ed.qov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 800-421-3481

Our School is Gender-Inclusive

In Washington, all students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender identity at school.

Our school will:

• Address students by their requested name and pronouns, with or without a legal name change Change a student's gender designation and have their gender accurately reflected in school records
• Allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity
• Allow students to participate in sports, physical education courses, field trips, and overnight trips in accordance with their gender identity
• Keep health and education information confidential and private
• Allow students to wear clothing that reflects their gender identity and apply dress codes without regard to a student's gender or perceived gender
• Protect students from teasing, bullying, or harassment based on their gender or gender identity

To review the district's Gender-Inclusive Schools Policy 3211 and Procedure 3211, visit www.psd.wednet.edu If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Gender-inclusive Schools Coordinator: Rachel Gwinn, Superintendent, PO Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347; 509-843-1651; [email protected]

For concerns about discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on gender identity or gender expression, please see the information above on page 3.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

All students possess the constitutional right to be secure in their persons, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The school district specifies limits to these rights, predicated on what the school district considers to be good and sufficient causes as follows:

• To maintain a safe environment,
• To maintain school discipline, To maintain order.

The following sections specify the limits set by the school district:

• If there are reasonable grounds to believe something is concealed that may be of immediate danger to the student or to other persons.
• If there are reasonable grounds to believe the search is necessary in the aid of maintaining school discipline and order.

• Material which may be reasonably inferred to pose an immediate danger to the student or to any other person.
• Material which may be reasonably inferred to pose a potential or actual interference with the maintaining of school discipline and order.
• Material which is unlawful to possess under the criminal laws of the state of Washington. Material seized under these provisions shall be kept safely by school officials (for a period of thirty calendar days) for possible return to the parents or guardians of the student.

Non-Intrusive Search

Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School and the Garfield County Sheriff cooperate and coordinate efforts in the prevention of student drug and alcohol use. From time-to-time, a drug-sniffing dog may be used to determine whether drugs or alcohol are present on campus. Any alert by the dog would establish reasonable cause to search a locker further.

SUBSTANCE USE EXPECTATIONS & SUPPORTS

We care deeply about your health and wellbeing, and believe that substance use gets in the way of your ability to be healthy and to participate in the learning opportunities we provide. We expect all of our students to refrain from using, being under the influence of, or possessing any kind of drugs or substances on campus, on school transportation, during school-sponsored events, and in our community. This includes alcohol, tobacco, vapes, electronic cigarettes, cannabis, prescription pills not prescribed to you, and any other drugs. We know that most of our students do not use any kind of substances. We are proud that the majority of our students make the safe and healthy choice to abstain from using substances. We also know that substance abuse impacts our community, and directly impacts some students within our community. The following discipline can be given for behavior that does not meet our school-wide expectations: 1st incident: referral for substance use education and lunch detention. 2nd incident: referral for substance use intervention and in school suspension up to 2 days. If a student is under the influence an in/out of school suspension for remainder of current day for safety will be administered on any incident.

If you or someone you know would like to talk to an adult about substance use or mental health, please reach out to your School Counselor or our Student Assistance Professional to access confidential support on campus.

STUDENT RECORDS

Students and parents have a right to the following concerning student records:

• The right to inspect and review educational records.
• The right to request an amendment to the record that is believed to be in accurate or misleading. The right to consent to disclosure of the student's record and an explanation under which the school may disclose without prior consent.
• The right to file a complaint with the Family Compliance Office of the Department of Education. The right to a description of who is considered to be a school official and what is considered to be a legitimate interest so that information may be shared with that person.
•  The right to information about who to contact to seek access or amendment of educational records.

Directory information is made available to "third parties" upon request, unless an "opt out" form is on file. Third parties include, but are not limited to the armed service, local and regional newspapers, athletic programs, and college recruiters. Directory information includes the following:

• student name student address/phone number date/place of birth  participation in school sponsored athletics and activities  dates of attendance  recognition, such as: degrees/awards received/honors  weight and height for athletic programs

THREA T NOTIFICA TION

Students who are the subject of threats of violence or harm shall be notified of threats in a timely manner. Parents shall be included in notification to students who are the subject of threats of violence or harm. Timing and details of the notice will be as extensive as permitted by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), other legal limitations, and the circumstances.

TOBACCO - ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

Use of tobacco, nicotine products, delivery devices, alcohol, drugs (other than prescribed) and/or drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited on or about property owned, rented, or maintained by the school district and at any school sponsored event or activity. Violators will be referred to law enforcement.

WEAPONS

It is against state law (RCW 28A.600.420) for a person to carry a firearm onto, or posses on, public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools. Any student who is determined to have carried a firearm onto, or to have possessed a firearm on, public elementary or secondary school premises, public school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools, shall be expelled from school for not less than one year under RCW 28A.600.010 as well as referred to law enforcement. A firearm is defined as a dangerous weapon in RCW 9.41.010. Other types of weapons include "nun-chu-ka sticks," "throwing stars," any air gun, air pistol or air rifle, etc. NOTE: A firearm (i.e.: hunting rifle stored in a student's pick-up) on school property is a violation of state law and will result in expulsion as required by state law. The expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis by the superintendent.

POMEROY SCHOOL DISTRICT CELL PHONE AND OTHER

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

POLICY:

Classrooms will be phone, smartwatch, and Bluetooth earbuds free during school hours. Students will place their devices on silent mode or turned off and store them in their lockers.

WHY?

The purpose of school is to learn and engage with others. Our goal is to ensure that every student is making connections and learning. Cell phones are a distraction and social media is impacting our students in a way that is harmful.

WHAT?

During the school day  any cell phones brought to school must be kept in their lockers.

• High school and junior high students may use their cell phones during passing periods and at lunchtime. • Students MAY NOT check their phones during bathroom breaks.
• Elementary students will keep their phones in their locker or hand them to their teacher and will not be able to access them during recess or breaks.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES IF A STUDENT BRINGS A CELL PHONE INTO THEIR CLASSROOM?

During a semester:

• 1^st Violation: Violation is documented + parent notified + loss of phone for remainder of the day 2^nd Violation: Violation is documented + loss of phone for remainder of the day+ parent must pick up cell phone
• 3^rd Violation: Violation is documented + loss of phone until parent can meet+ mandatory parent meeting + must sit out of practice/game/or club activity (if applicable)
• 4^th Violation: In school Suspension + + loss of school activity privileges (dances, field trips, etc.) + mandatory intervention/education with staff member around cell phone dependency using Screenagers Resources + parent/student meeting with administration to draft individualized intervention/support

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF CELL PHONE USE AND SCREEN TIME?

• Social media use by young adults is nearly universal, with up to 95% of young people ages 13-17 reporting using a social media platform and more than a third saying they use social media "almost constantly"
• One-third or more of girls age 11-15 say they feel "addicted" to certain social media platforms and over half of teenagers report that it would be hard to give up social media
• Studies have shown a relationship between social media use and poor sleep quality, reduced sleep duration, sleep difficulties, and depression among youth

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

A TTENDANCE

As a means of instilling values of responsibility and personal accountability, a student whose absence is not excused shall experience the natural consequences of his/her truancy/unexcused absence. Referrals for truancy/unexcused absences are cumulative. The principal will determine the corrective action to be taken.

Students will also be subject to progressive discipline if a student is tardy more than three times in a semester.

CLASSROOM BEHA VIOR/MINOR DISRUPTIONS

Discipline may be imposed upon a student for a violation of school and school district rules. Students who are referred to the principal because their conduct disrupts the learning environment are subject to the progressive disciplinary. Referrals are cumulative. The principal will determine the corrective action to be taken.

NOTE: The Pomeroy Police Department/Garfield County Sheriff may be called depending upon the severity of the incident.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, OR CONSEQUENCES STUDENT HANDBOOK EDITION

Schools are obligated to provide a safe environment for students and employees. Students who are unsafe or disruptive shall be progressively disciplined consistent with State laws. Discipline will vary depending on the student's age, prior offenses, and any contributing disabilities. Parents always will have a right to appeal discipline consistent per District policy and State law. Consequences for misconduct may include the following administrative actions.

W = Warning      EE = Emergency Expulsion for 10 days during investigation

D = General discipline/in-school consequence E = Expulsion from all public schools for one year

ST = Short-term Suspension for 1 -10 days LE = Law Enforcement referral

LT = Long-term Suspension for 11 -90 days

Detailed information on misconduct, consequences, and appeal process are included in the Districts Procedure 3241P. Please see your building administrator if you have additional questions.

Every attempt will be made to notify the parent prior to law enforcement involvement; however, in the event that the safety of the students, staff, community or facility is compromised, law enforcement will take action.

GLOSSARY OF DISCIPLINE

D - General discipline/in school consequence

Options may include detention, community service, school beautification. restorative justice including options like apology letters, research/book study projects, conflict resolution, loss of open campus privileges, Friday work or detention, repair of damaged property, adult mentoring, referral to counselor or outside resource, behavior contract and monitoring, assignment of research and presentations to other students, loss of technology privileges, school child study team referral.

Short-term Suspension:

This is an in or out of school suspension for up to 10 school days. During ISS - Students will report to the ISS room (high school office) and spend school hours in ISS room doing required school work. Supervision is by the high school principal and high school secretary. Cell phones will be checked at the office and given back to the student at the completion of their ISS time. Students have the right to appeal to the principal and then, if not satisfied, to the superintendent. Students must continue the suspension during the appeal process. Students are not allowed on school grounds to participate in or attend school activities during the time of suspension.

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SECTION VI - CURRICULAR POLICIES

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE

The curriculum at Pomeroy Junior-Senior High School is a carefully planned, six-year sequence of courses designed to meet, and in some areas surpass, the Washington State Basic Education Act requirements as set forth by statute, State Board of Education and Pomeroy School Board. Students must meet the following requirements to enter Pomeroy Senior High School: Required

Credits

            Total Credits for promotion from Pomeroy Junior-High School                                                           14.0

Pomeroy School District believes a high school diploma is the key to a productive adult life. The entrance requirements to Pomeroy Senior High School, from junior high school, are set to help students prepare for a successful high school education experience and ultimately further education and the workforce. Therefore, each student who fails to meet entrance requirements, to Pomeroy Senior High School, any time during their enrollment at Pomeroy Junior High school, shall have a Student Learning Plan developed to determine how the student will make up the requirements even if retention is required.

HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2021-2022

Senior High Occupational Education (Family Consumer Science, Business and Office

                   Total Credits for graduation from Pomeroy Senior High School

NON-CREDITED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The new graduation requirements include non-credited requirements. This means they are not contained in a particular class, rather they are a set of generalized attainment of goals by students as defined by the State of Washington and Pomeroy School District #110.

High School Beyond Plan

The High School and Beyond Plan is a state graduation requirement. Each student must have a High

School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) to guide the student's high school experience and prepare the student for postsecondary education or training and career (ESHB 2224, Chapter 31, Laws of 2017). Students start their plan in seventh or eighth grade and then continue to revise them throughout high school to accommodate changing interests or educational and career goals.

ACADEMIC DIPLOMA

An Academic Diploma (College Prep) requires meeting the requirements for the Standard Diploma. The following are the requirements for the Academic Diploma:

• All academic graduation requirements are to be met in standard core courses.
• Three credits of math beyond Algebra 1 (Geometry, Algebra Il, Pre-Calculus, and/or Stats). A full year course in chemistry and/or science to be approved by the administration to be one of the sciences.
• Three and one-half credits of electives to be from core courses.
• Two years of one world language.
• The student is to have an overall grade point average of 3.0 and a core course grade point average of 2.5.

A seal or mark is added to the Standard Diploma issued by Pomeroy High School to distinguish it as an Academic Diploma.

HONORS DIPLOMA

An Honors Diploma requires meeting the following requirements:

• The 4^th year English requirement is met through enrollment in College English. (Taking College English for college credit is optional.)
• The mathematics requirement is met by taking four years of math, beginning with Algebra 1 and going through Pre-Calculus or AP Stats.
• The science requirement is met by taking four years of science. Of the last two years, two of three classes must be Chemistry and either Addictions or Forensics, (and/or science to be approved by the administration) subject to the class schedule.
• The foreign language requirement is met by taking two years of one world language.
• Students are to have an overall grade point average of 3.30 and a core grade point average of 3.00.
• Students are to have no more than four semester grades of a C in core courses and to have no more that one grade less than a C in all work in grades 10-12.
• Students receive one additional core point for taking Calculus (Independent Study) and one additional core point for taking a 5^th year of science.

A seal or mark is added to the Standard Diploma issued by Pomeroy High School to distinguish it as an Honors Diploma.

BASIC DIPLOMA

Requirements for a Basic Diploma are meeting the minimum state requirements for graduation. Students qualifying for this diploma shall not participate in commencement exercises; however, these students will receive a Pomeroy School District Diploma, and an alternate ceremony may be held.

CLASS RANK/HONOR SPEAKERS

The purpose of class ranking and honor speakers is to recognize the academic achievement of students during their high school years. The top 10% of the graduating class, who will be receiving an honors diploma, will be invited to participate in the graduation ceremony as honor speakers. Students who are recognized with this honor must prepare a speech to be delivered at commencement ceremonies. Students not wanting to fulfill this requirement will forfeit this honor, and the next qualified student will be asked to fulfill the honor. Pomeroy High School does recognize the top two students as valedictorian (first) and salutatorian (second). If a tie exists there may be multiple valedictorians and salutatorians. Class ranking will be determined by the following criteria:

• Core courses include the following: all fully graded classes that count toward graduation requirements, the entrance requirements for a four-year public institution of higher learning in the State of Washington, and the requirements for an honors diploma. These will be included in the calculation of core points. Fully graded classes are defined as those classes in which a student can earn the following letter grades: A, B, C, D, or F.
• Core points are determined by adding grade points of all the counting classes. (Algebra 1 counts toward core points if taken in the 8^th Grade as a high school course as well as Calculus taken in the 12^th )
• A student enrolled in Running Start may only earn as many credits as a student enrolled at
• Pomeroy High School. Running Start students will have the opportunity to accumulate core points through college classes.
• Exceptions will be reviewed by the Principal and Counselor.

COURSEWORK

Specific information concerning course descriptions and other information can be found in the Pomeroy Course Description Handbook. Juniors and Seniors may sign up for 1 period of Office Aide or Teacher's Assistant.

LETTER GRADES/GRADE POINT EQUIVALENTS

Letter Grades/Grade Point Equivalents will be based on the following scale:

    Students shall receive "P" - "F" grades in teacher assistant.

HONORS AND AWARDS

At the completion of each semester, all students' grades will be averaged. Alternative credits and credits transferred from other institutions do not affect the Honor Roll. Honor Roll calculations are the average of work done at the school which is being reported on in the progress report (report card). Rules for the Honor Roll, Principal's Honor Roster, and Principal's High Honor Roster are in relationship to work done at Pomeroy Junior-Senior High School and which is being reported. Students not wishing their names to be published must notify the office to keep their name off the list.

HONOR ROLL

An honor roll will be published, listing all students by class with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Any student having a G.P.A. of 4.00 (all A's) will receive special recognition. Criteria for being listed on the Honor Roll will be as follows:

1. Any grade below a C- will eliminate any student from the honor roll.
2. The student must be taking five or more graded classes. A graded class is a class that gives an A, B, C, or D grade.
3. Students shall receive grades in traffic safety, office assistant, teacher assistant, work release (if for a credit). Physical Education class will be graded

PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROSTER & PRINCIPAL'S HIGH HONOR ROSTER

At the conclusion of each semester, students who qualify will be recognized by having their names included in the Principal's Honor Roster and in the Principal's High Honor Roster. These rosters will be published with the regular honor roll and distributed to all who receive a copy of the regular honor roll.

The criteria for being listed on these rosters are as follows:

Principal's Honor Roster standards

1. No grade lower than standard "C+" ("C" or lower disqualifies)
2. Taking not less than six full-credit classes at Pomeroy High School
3. Maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA or above
4. Receiving at least 12 grade points in core-curriculum classes

Principal's High Honor Roster standards

1. No grade lower than a standard "B" ("B-" or lower disqualifies)
2. Taking not less than six full-credit classes at Pomeroy High School
3. Maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA or above
4. Receiving at least 14 grade points in core-curriculum classes.

ACADEMIC LETTER AWARD

Any Pomeroy Senior High School student that maintains a 3.25 grade point average for both semesters during the academic school year will be awarded the Academic Letter which is a white "P", and may be worn on an athletic letter jacket.

STUDENT PROGRESS AND CLASS INFORMATION

CONFERENCES

Teachers are available for conferences one-half hour before and one-half hour after school. It is best to arrange conferences a few days before the meeting date to avoid scheduling conflicts.

StudentlParentlTeacher Conferences are announced and held during the fall semester. Students will be required to participate in a student led presentation with their parents and advisor during the spring semester.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports are issued during the fourth and fifth week of a quarter to any student whose work to that point indicates that they will receive a "D" or an "F" at the end of the quarter or semester. However, students may be issued progress reports regardless of their grade at that point.

QUARTER/SEMSETER GRADES AND A TTENDANCE NOTIFICA TION

An official printout of quarter and semester grades will be sent to parents as soon as possible after the grading term is complete.

TRANSCRIPTS

Upon request students and parents(s)/guardian of students under 18 have the right to a copy of an academic transcript.

STUDENT SERVICES

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Students are encouraged to seek help and get advice from the guidance and counseling office whenever needed. The following is a list of services available through the Counselor:

1 .      Personal counseling or referral

• Students seeking help or advise with short-term personal problem
• Parents seeking short-term help for their student(s)
• Intervention and academic referral from teacher or principal

• Graduation requirements, importance of grades, grade point average, study habits, importance of attitude, responsibility to school work, goal setting Eighth grade

• Four-year academic/vocationallcareer planning Freshman through Seniors
• Initiate graduation requirement checklist based on transcript Freshman through Seniors
• Administer Washington Occupational Information Service (WOIS) or similar — Sophomores
• Check graduation requirements and transcripts Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Expedite college applications Seniors.
• Check Financial Aid Forms (FASFA) and interpret Student Aid Report (SAR)

• Distribute National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) materials Juniors
• Arrange for the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Juniors and Seniors
• Meet with student to explain college admissions Juniors
• Distribute information on SAT, ACT, and college admissions Juniors and Seniors
• Preview scholarship information Juniors
• Distribute scholarship and financial aid information — Seniors and Juniors
• Conduct a financial aid and scholarship night for parents and students Seniors
• Help in arranging for college visitations — Seniors

ADMISSIONS TESTING INFORMA TION

The Guidance and Counseling Department provides testing information to students. Many colleges and universities require one or more of the tests listed below prior to admission. In general, students who intend to enroll in higher education should contact the guidance counselor prior to the beginning of their junior year. These tests are rigidly proctored; students are expected to pay for their own materials. Pomeroy School District does pay for all students to take the PSAT and AP Tests of coursework offered.

PSAT The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test combined with the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is given to juniors who are interested in qualifying for national scholarships. Recognition of excellence is given to students based on a preset score.

SAT The Scholastic Aptitude Test is normally taken during the spring semester of the junior year or fall semester of the senior year. In addition, some colleges require SAT achievement.

ACT The American College Test is taken by those students wishing to apply to schools with this admissions requirement.

ASVAB The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is designed to assist young people in career exploration. .

Section    - EXTRA-CURRICULAR POLICIES

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY OF POMEROY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Any student regularly enrolled at Pomeroy Junior-Senior High School is considered a member of the Associated Student Body, refer to Appendix E for a written copy of the ASB Constitution. ASB Card price reductions are available for eligible students. If you think you might qualify, please see the ASB Secretary before purchasing one.

ACTIVITIES

The following is a list of student organization offerings at Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School:

F BLA- Future Business Leaders of America

FFA

FCCLA — Family Community Career Leaders of America

HONOR SOCIETY is affiliated with the national society which stresses the importance of the 'allaround' student. To be eligible for membership, a student needs to be active in service and school activities as well as maintain a high scholastic average.

KNOWLEDGE BOWL is a competition of scholastic recall.

PEP CLUB is a club to encourage sportsmanship and enthusiasm for school athletic teams and to support the yell leaders at all games.

**If a student is on academic suspension or is academically ineligible they will not be excused from school to participate in any extracurricular activity during the school day.

Student/Athlete Transported to/from School Sponsored Events:

Exception: Student may be transported by a family member or parent approved person who is not a High School student when circumstances have been pre-approved by administration. A parent release form must be signed by an administrator prior to the event and copy of form must be filed in the office.

Examples of such circumstances:

                             College Testing

                              Medical Appointment

                             Other School related activities

Student may be transported by a family member or parent approved person who is not a High School student when pre-approved by administration. A parent release form must be signed by an administrator prior to the event and copy of form must be filed in the office.

Parent release forms can be picked up in the HS Office, from a coach/supervisor, or printed off the District website.

ATHLETICS MISSION: The mission of the Pomeroy School District extra-curricular athletics program is to expand and compliment the school's overall mission of educating its students.

Philosophy of Implementation of the Mission:

Unlike the structured curriculum in our schools, athletics may not be able to serve every student. However, because Pomeroy is a small school, a majority of students can be served through participation in some aspect of the overall program. Sub-varsity programs should provide the opportunity for participation by as many students as possible while developing their athletic abilities. Varsity programs will serve as a focus for individual athletic achievement and team success. Of utmost importance is student understanding that participation in school athletics is a privilege earned through proper academic achievement and prober personal conduct. Once a student earns the right to play, he or she then has the responsibility to represent the school in a manner that reflects positively on the community.

Eli ibilit Standards:

The Eligibility Code is distributed to prospective student-athletes and parents before each sports season. An Elgibility Code may be obtained in the Main Office.

CLASS OFFICERS

On the first day of the school year, each class will hold a meeting to elect officers for the year. The following officers will be elected:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Student Council Rep

DANCES

SR. HIGH DANCE RULES

1. Students who are dancing or acting inappropriately will be asked to stop.  If necessary, students may be asked to leave.
2. Dances shall be held within Pomeroy City limits and on school grounds. Any exceptions to this rule would need approval from the Pomeroy School Board. Dances must be held by and for high school students provided they are properly chaperoned by at least 5 adults one of which must be a Pomeroy School District employee. Written acceptance of responsibility for chaperoning the dances must be in the principal's office the day before the dance.
3. Each class/organization may sponsor any number of dances desired, provided they are approved by the administration and that each class/organization will abide by the rules for dances herein stated.
4. No one under the ninth grade is allowed to attend a high school dance.
5. The principal is to be notified immediately if any student shows signs of alcohol or drug use.
6. Only a member of the Student Body will be admitted without a "guest pass." The only exception will be one-year PHS alumni. Student from other schools may attend dances only when they are invited guest. Individuals wishing to bring such a guest must return a request form from the Principal no later than two school days before the dance is to be held. No one 21 years old or older may attend a high school dance.
7. When the students and their dates arrive at the dance, it will be understood that they will not leave the building before the dance is over. Those that leave the building will not be readmitted.
8. Pep dances will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 PM. Formal dances are to be held from 8:00 to 10:30 PM. No dances are to be held on school nights when classes will be held the next day.
9. Sound Control: WAC 248-84-320 states in paragraph 2; the occupants in a school shall not be exposed to amplified music exceeding 90 decibels.
10. Admission to any dance will be closed 45 minutes after the scheduled start of that dance. Students and guest will not be admitted to the dance after that time.
11. The sponsoring class/organization is responsible for cleanup.
12. All plans and preparations must be completed, approved by advisors, and turned into the principal for approval at least 1 week in advance of the dance date.

JUNIOR HIGH DANCE RULES

All high school rules for dances apply to the junior high in addition to the following:

1. The number of chaperones will be 4, one of which will be a school employee.
2. The number of dances held during the year is 3. Any more than this number must be approved by the class advisor and principal.
3. No one under the 7^th grade is allowed to attend (no spectators or guests)
4. No one over the 8^th grade is allowed to attend (no spectators or guests)
5. Dances for Junior High students will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 PM. 6. Students from other schools are not allowed.
6. Admission to the dance closes 30 minutes after the scheduled start.
7. All plans and preparations must be completed, approved by advisors, and turned into the principal for approval at least 1 week in advance of the dance date.