1. Shadle Park High School Student Handbook 2015-2016

2. HISTORY SHADLE HISTORY Shadle Crest In 1954 it was very apparent that a new school was needed on the north side of Spokane. In the spring of that same year the school board officials were presented with plans for a new Northwest High School to be named Shadle Park High. Once the plans were made, the dream finally became a reality. The generous amount of land was donated to the city by Jessie Comstock Shadle, the widow of Eugene Shadle, for the city to build a park. Only a small fraction of this land was taken to build Shadle Park High School. In May of 1956, the firm of Culler, Gale, Martell and Norrie started construction. The structure was completed in 1957 with the total cost coming to $2,787,475. This building was the first high school built in Spokane since 1932 and at the time of construction was the most expensive one in the area. In September, 1957, the first principal, William W. Taylor, with an excellent staff, was ready greet the very first enrollment of 1,331 students. During that first year, the group of students held an all-school election and chose green and gold as their colors and the Highlanders as their nickname. In 1960, the very first class held their commencement exercise for a graduating class of 403 Highlanders.

3. Shadle Park FIGHT SONG Figh Fight when you face the foe. Fight ever on to victory You'll have the heart to go, go, go. Show them your courage Highlanders, We'll cheer you on to fame. When you fight for the pride of Shadle High, Green and gold you will win the game.

4. ACADEMIC HONESTY Please do your own work and your own thinking. It is the only way to grow. Cheating is defined as; knowingly submitting the work of others represented as his/her own (i.e., copying from others, using information or technology not authorized by the teacher, asking someone for improper help on an assignment/exam, an/or gaining or providing unauthorized access to the exam materials).

5. Forgery Students involved with forging notes passes, or using the phone system to excuse their own absences, may receive an in school intervention or restitution in addition to school discipline.

6. Tardies Being on time to class is an expectation at Shadle Park High School. Failure to be on time may result in an administrative intervention designed to change behavior. This may include detention and/or in school suspension.

7. ATTENDANCE Hotline = 354-6864Hotline = 354-6864 must 2 school daysStudent absences must be cleared by parent/guardian note or call within 2 school days after the absence, or the absences will remain unexcused and considered truancies. State law recognizes excused absences as those involving illness, medical appointments, family emergencies and observance of religious holidays.

8. ATTENDANCE continued Level 1: After the 1 st and 2 nd UNX absences the computer phone system will call home Level 2: Continued UNX absences may result in school intervention. Level 3: BECCA Bill Mandatory Attendance Law –“Upon a child’s 7 th unexcused absence in a month, or upon a 10 th unexcused absence in a year, the school district shall file a Truancy petition in the juvenile court”

9. BECCA BILL Mandatory Attendance LawMandatory Attendance Law –“Upon a child’s 7 th unexcused absence in a month, or upon a 10 th unexcused absence in a year, the school district shall file a Truancy petition in the juvenile court”

10. What is the 15% Rule? District policy states that once a student’s total absences, both excused and unexcused, reach 15%, the school may require a doctor’s note for any subsequent absences to be excused.

11. What do I do if I know I will be gone? Pre-Arranged absence form:Pre-Arranged absence form: –Available in the Student Office –3 or more days (absence) –Parent should fill out the form & sign it –Take the form to all teachers –Return form to the Student Office

12. What if I need an Early Dismissal? Pick up an Early Dismissal slip from the Student Office prior to leaving the building (Best if done before the school day begins) STUDENTS MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE CONSIDERED A TRUANCY AND WILL NOT BE CLEARED!STUDENTS MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE CONSIDERED A TRUANCY AND WILL NOT BE CLEARED!

13. Unexcused Absences State law recognizes excused absences as those involving illness, medical appointments, family emergencies and observance of religious holidays. After any absence a student should contact their teacher to determine coursework that needs to be completed.

14. Tardies Shadle Park High School practice is that any student who arrives 10 or more minutes after the bell may be considered absent for that period. –Students who are consistently tardy should expect in school interventions including detention and/or in school suspension.

15. CLOSED CAMPUS onlyShadle Park is “closed” during regular class hours. 11 th and 12 th grade students may leave only during open campus lunch days. During lunch time, all properties within identified lunch time school boundaries will be considered part of the school campus.

16. ______________________ After school begins the only unlocked entrance will be the Main Office doors (west side near the flagpole). Please do not open doors for others to enter.

17. Dress Shadle Park students should not dress in a way that it is disruptive to the educational environment. This includes clothing with references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or sexual innuendos.

18. Dress Revealing tops, short skirts, saggy pants, short shorts are not acceptable and students may be asked to change. Underwear should be worn, but not visible. Bandannas are not allowed. –Including green ones Any gang affiliated attire is not acceptable for school or school events.

19. Electronic Devices The use of personal electronic devices in the classroom for educational purposes is at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Students must always follow district expectations for appropriate use of electronic devices. If a teacher determines that the technology in the classroom is a disruption, that item may be confiscated and turned over to the Student Office, where parents may make arrangements to collect the device. Refusal to comply with a request for a disruptive item by a teacher may result in an office level intervention.

20. What about my skateboard or ball? Not to be used inside the building, such items may be confiscated. Cannot ride skateboards, scooters, etc. on school grounds. May be ridden to and from school, but must be stored during the school day.

21. Lunch Time Expectations- Showing our Shadle Pride! Please don’t sit or stand on tables (We don’t want you to fall and get hurt. Besides, we eat on those tables and we don’t want to taste your shoes!) All garbage from tables should be put in trash cans prior to leaving the commons. Please respect folks in line and wait your turn (We have plenty of food).

22. Lunch Time Expectations- Showing our Shadle Pride! Free time behavior should match school setting and school expectations. During lunch hours students are not allowed in designated restricted areas (stairwells, 2 nd & 3 rd floors and locker rooms). P.E. locker rooms are closed during lunch time.

23. Fighting Students will not fight at Shadle Park High School. Students will be suspended/sent home if they engage in violence. There will be a re-entry meeting with students and parents prior to returning to class.

24. Weapons Weapons are not allowed at Shadle Park. Any student in possession of such items can be expelled from ALL Washington schools. Be aware of this. If you see any potential violations, report it immediately to a teacher, officer, administrator or any other adult with whom you feel comfortable.

25. Safety Students are required to share any safety concerns with a staff member OrCALL354-SAFE(354-7233)

26. Theft Please keep valuable items and excess money at home. Items placed in lockers must be locked in those lockers. Shadle Park will provide a lock for physical education classes. The school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

27. What do I do if I think I have lost an item? Check with the Book Room or Student Office.Check with the Book Room or Student Office. Next go to Officer Mongan in the Student Office and complete a stolen property report.Next go to Officer Mongan in the Student Office and complete a stolen property report.

28. Bus Conduct All school district rules/policies apply on the bus.

29. Garbage Students are allowed to eat in the Commons, halls, and outside. Please take pride in our school and its appearance.

30. What is the policy on alcohol, drugs and tobacco? Possession of alcohol, drugs and tobacco products by students is prohibited in school buildings, on school property, on school busses or other vehicles used for school functions, at school-sponsored events or activities. The law and our schools observe no difference between cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

31. Current Procedure 3200 Language for Drugs/Alcohol 1 st Offense: Referral to substance abuse intervention & short term suspension. 2 nd Offense: Long term suspension from Shadle Park for the remainder of the semester or 12 week drug/alcohol treatment program. 3 rd Offense: within 24 months-expulsion from all Spokane Public Schools.

32. All school rules apply during school hours and at all Spokane Public Schools events. Remember you are representing the Shadle Park community!