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1. Absences approved by the principal or his/her designee. (Field trips and prearranged absences fall under this category.2. Absences due to temporary illness or injury. (Doctor’s appointments fall under thiscategory).3. Absences for an extended period of time due to physical, mental or emotionaldisabilities.4. Absences resulting from a disciplinary/corrective action (e.g., short-term or longterm suspension, emergency expulsion).5. Absences for religious observances.If an absence does not fall into one of these categories, it will be considered unexcused.*Upon return from excused absences, it is the student’s responsibility to contacteach teacher to get make-up work and establish due dates for the assignments.EARLY CHECK OUTPARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COME INTO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THEIR CHILD OUTOF SCHOOL. If someone other than the parent is signing the student out of the buildingand the alternate’s name does not appear in the student information on Skyward, a writtennote from the parent is required.APPOINTMENTSStudents planning to check out of school for appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.) arerequired to bring a note from home in advance of leaving the building. Students will reportto the office prior to 7:50 am for an “EARLY DISMISSAL SLIP.”LATE ARRIVAL/TARDIESThe student arriving late to school MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN INBEFORE GOING TO CLASS. If a parent does not accompany the student to the office,the student MUST BRING A NOTE FROM THE PARENT EXPLAINING WHY HE/SHE ISLATE. Repeated tardiness may result in disciplinary action. If a student is tardy morethan 10 minutes to class, (8:05 am) the student shall be considered absent from the entireclass. Students who have chronic tardiness and/or absences, even if excused, may besubject to corrective action.The warning bell rings at 7:50 am. At both schools, the tardy bell rings at 7:55 am.GETTING TO CLASS ON TIME IS VERY IMPORTANT!UNEXCUSED ABSENCESIf parent contact is not made (phone call or note) within two (2) days after your childreturns to school, the absence will be considered unexcused. Students are expected to bein class on time. When a student’s tardiness becomes frequent or disruptive, the studentshall be referred to the principal or counselor for possible disciplinary actions.10 Page

Students who have chronic tardiness and/or absences, even if excused, may besubject to corrective action. All sanctions imposed for failure to comply with theattendance policies and procedures shall be implemented in conformance with Stateand District regulations regarding corrective action or punishment.HOMEWORK REQUEST/MISSING WORK1. It is the student’s responsibility to request and make up all class assignments missed during anabsence. Some class assignments (labs, activities, field trips, films, etc.) may not be able to bemade up. Individual arrangements may be made with the teacher.2. One school day for each day of absence will be allowed to complete make-up assignments.3. Parents may make arrangements to pick up the missed assignments by calling the main officeBEFORE 10:00 AM. PICK UP TIME IS BETWEEN 3:00-3:30 PM IN THE MAIN OFFICE.Please be sure to check Skyward Student/Family Access and/or Google Classroomfor up-to-date homework information at www.mlc.wvsd208.orgBUS NOTESAny student who wants to be dropped at another stop location other than their assigned regularstop MUST obtain a “School Bus Pass.” Students should bring a signed note from home or aparent may FAX the note (Middle School @ 972-5701 or Junior High @ 972-5801). Notes are tobe taken to the office before 7:50 am and must be authorized by the office in order for the studentto be allowed to ride the alternate bus. The School Bus Pass must be presented to the bus driverwhen boarding the bus. If a student boards without a Student Bus Pass they will be directed backto the school office to call/guardian for pick up. School buses are on a time-sensitive schedule andare not able to wait for student to obtain last-minute parent authorization and School Bus Pass.CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS/HOLIDAYSAny food items brought to school for classroom celebrations or holidays must beprepackaged, store-purchased food items. All purchased food items must have a listing ofthe ingredients displayed on the packaging.CLOSED CAMPUSWVMLC operates under a closed campus policy. Students are to remain on campus fromthe start of school in the morning until the end of the school day. Students are not to beoutside of the building except for supervised activities or other authorized purposes. Oncea student arrives on the school grounds, he/she is expected to remain until school isdismissed for the day or has permission from the office to leave. Students riding schoolbuses are considered on school grounds when they are at their bus stop. Bus studentswho leave the grounds after school is dismissed for the day are not to return to thegrounds and are assumed to have another ride home. NOTE: REGARDLESS OF AGE nostudent is allowed to drive and park a car on campus.11 Page

BACKPACKS AND HANDBAGSAt WVJH, all backpacks, handbags and purses are required to be stored in student lockersduring the school day (7:54-2:34). Backpacks are disallowed in classrooms, the cafeteria,gym and library. These items are a safety issue as well as taking up needed space.At WVMS, students may use “cubbies” in the classrooms to store items, however, studentsmay transport backpacks between classes to allow them access to their supplies. Pleaselimit items being brought to school to only school related items.BICYCLESBicycles may be ridden to school. The bicycle racks are located by the main entrances ofboth schools. Bicycles must be parked and locked upon arriving at school and are to beleft parked until school is dismissed. Bicycle riders are expected to obey traffic rules andride defensively. The rider should bring a good lock. THE STUDENT’S BICYCLE ANDGEAR ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY, NOT THE SCHOOLS.GUESTSHaving friends is an important part of growing up. Our “NO VISITOR” policy is based onthe premise that student visitors can often cause a disruption to the education process andthe safe operation of our school. It is therefore necessary to limit student participationduring the school day and at after-school socials to only students currently enrolled atWVMLC.CHROMEBOOKS Bring your CHARGED Chromebook to school every day. Leave your charger at home and charge your Chromebook every night. Carry your CLOSED Chromebook with two hands (like a lunch tray). Open your Chromebook on a flat surface. Transport your Chromebook SAFELY in your backpack. NEVER loan your Chromebook to other people. During class use your Chromebook only as instructed by your teacher. Report all issues promptly to the library. Use your best judgment when using and caring for your Chromebook.FINES AND FEESAny student with outstanding fines and fees will not be able to do the following:1. Check out books through the Library.2. Purchase any non-required item which includes but is not limited to: yearbooks,sweatshirts and ASB cards.3. Attend “last day” yearbook signing activity in the commons.12 Page

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMDISCIPLINE AND CODE OF CONDUCTThe purpose of the following policies is to ensure a safe and orderly learning environmentfor all members of the school community.Behaviors which interfere with teaching, learning, or personal well-being are notacceptable and will be addressed using appropriate consequences and/orinterventions. Interventions may be applied for behaviors that take place during the schoolday, at school activities, or are directly related to West Valley Middle Level Campus. Thegoal is for students to develop self-discipline, which results in self-control, good characterand civility. Unacceptable behaviors are outlined below, administrators and staff will usebest judgment based on available data when working with individual students to changeunwarranted behaviors.Policy #3240PIn regards to investigative procedures for student conduct, school personnel do not needreasonable suspicion to detain and question a student. “The broad authority of schooladministrators over student behavior, school safety, and the learning environment requiresthat school officials have the power to stop a minor student in order to ask questions orconduct an investigation even in the absence of reasonable suspicion, so long as suchauthority is not exercised in an arbitrary, capricious, or harassing manner” (People vRandy, 2000). When detaining and questioning a student, school personnel are notrequired to have the student’s parent/guardian present. School personnel are not requiredto notify the student’s parent/guardian that the student was detained and questioned.SEARCH AND SEIZURETo maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety and welfare ofstudents and school personnel, school authorities may, upon reasonable suspicion ofviolation of the law or school rules, search a student, student lockers or student belongings(RCW 28A.600.230). Illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in a searchwill be seized and law enforcement may be notified. In accordance with WVSD208 Policy3230, the campus may be subject to canine search for contraband including controlledsubstances, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and firearms. When conducting a search of astudent, school personnel are not required to have the student’s parent/guardian present.After the search is completed, school personnel will notify the student’s parent/guardianthat a search was conducted, explain the reasonable suspicion that led to the search, andinform the parent/guardian of the results of the search. Refer to District Policy 3240P.PBISWest Valley Middle Level Campus is a Positive Behavior and Intervention Systemscampus. PBIS is a group of systems that establishes a proactive approach in promotingthe behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students to achieve social,emotional and academic success. PBIS is a multi-tiered system that recognizes positive13 Page

behaviors while providing interventions for behaviors damaging to the educational processand environment.Examples of Unacceptable Behavior (include, but not limited to thefollowing): Disruption of learning/Not prepared for class Verbal or written profanity/obscene gesture Unsafe behavior/pulling out chairs, rubber bands/ running in hallways/spitwads/snowballs/laser pointers Being in unauthorized areas Forgery/cheating Defiance/insubordinate/disrespectful Intentional misuse of school equipment (ie: chromebooks), supplies, facilities andOthers’ personal property (ie: cell phones) Gambling Tardies/truancies Failure to pursue academic achievement Threatening/physical or verbal assault Fighting/assault Trespassing Possession or use of nuisance items—nuisance: anything that causes injury, harmor annoyance to the educational process. Extortion Possession of unauthorized medication/drugs Inappropriate use of COMPUTERS, CHROMEBOOKS or INTERNET False alarm or bomb threats/prank 911 call/theft/vandalism Gang activity Intimate displays of affection Harassment, intimidation, bullying Possession or use of weapons or firearms (see policy) Arson/possession of lighter Possession of fireworks or explosives14 Page

Observe Problem BehaviorTeacher/StaffManagedProblem Solve withStudent/sMinorIs BehaviorMinor or Major?MajorBegin OfficeReferral ProcessStep 1 PromptRedirectReteachProvide ChoiceExplain InterventionBehaviorstopsBehaviorcontinuesGive positiveverbal/socialacknowledgementExample BehaviorInterventions(logical & individualized) Temporary removalfrom activity Seat Change Student Contract Buddy room redirect Communication withparents Conference withstudent Reflection form Restorative Justice Other: Interventions are relatedto behavior beingcorrected Other exampleinterventions:www.PBISWorld.comMinor Teacher\StaffManaged Inappropriate verballanguage Not prepared for class Failure to pursue Inappropriate contact Defiance/ disrespect/non-compliance Disruption (talkingwhile teacher isspeaking; loud voicesor noises indoors) Tardy Tease/putdowns Taunt Property misuse Dress code violation Late to class Cheating/ plagiarism Misuse of Technology Food/Drink/Gum OtherMajor Office ManagedStep 11)2) Weapons Physicalassault/fighting Threats Drugs/alcohol Abusive language/profanity Forgery/ Theft Harassment Vandalism/Propertydestruction Skipping Abuse of Technology Actions consideredcriminal/ delinquent Dress Code violationwithout immediatesolution Continual defiance/disrespect/ noncompliance Disruption (sustainedbehavior intent oninterfering witheducation of others)Unacceptable behaviors are not limited to ones listed. Anybehavior/action which interferes with the teaching,learning, or personal well-being of any member of theschool community may be subject to interventions.Response to ALL student problem behavior is:Calm, consistent, brief, immediate, respectful,and private3)4)Inform student of ruleviolationState expectedbehaviorComplete office referralformStudent sent to OfficeAdministration actions Review incident Determine intervention Enter dataAdministration followsthrough oninterventionAdministration informsparent/ guardianAdministration providesteacher feedbackIf Behaviorcontinues Parent Contact Classroom ProblemSolving Process Complete referral forTier 2 TargetedIntervention15 Page

FIGHTING/PHYSICAL AGGRESSIONStudents caught fighting will be subject to a short-term suspension (0-10 days) fromschool. A repeated offense may warrant a long-term suspension (11-60 days) with all dueprocess rights afforded. Students who are instrumental in the promotion of fights, obstructstaff in dealing with fights, or serve in any way to encourage fighting, are also subject tosuspension from school.GANG ACTIVITYA student shall not knowingly engage in gang activity (District Policy #3240P). Any studentwhose behaviors includes the following common gang identifiers may be subject todisciplinary interventions: Clothing Styles and colorsGraffiti and ArtworkSymbols and NumbersHand Signs & Verbal callsStudents found guilty of knowingly participating in gang activity will be subject to thefollowing disciplinary interventions:1st Offense – Emergency Expulsion2nd Offense – Long-Term Suspension/ExpulsionWEAPONSPossession of a weapon on any school property is a serious offense. The State ofWashington now requires that any student who brings a weapon onto a school campus,school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities being used exclusively by public orprivate school will be subject to expulsion from school for 180 days.RCW 9.41.280 –(1) It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on, public or private elementary or secondaryschool premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by publicor private schools:(a) Any firearm;(b) Any other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250;(c) Any device commonly known as "nun-chu-ka sticks," consisting of two or more lengths of wood,metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means;(d) Any device, commonly known as "throwing stars," which are multi-pointed, metal objectsdesigned to embed upon impact from any aspect;(e) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectileby the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas; or(f)(i) Any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and which is commonly known as astun gun, including a projectile stun gun which projects wired probes that are attached to the device that emitan electrical charge designed to administer to a person or an animal an electric shock, charge, or impulse; or(ii) Any device, object, or instrument which is used or intended to be used as a weapon with theintent to injure a person by an electric shock, charge, or impulse.(2) Any such person violating subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person isconvicted of a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistollicense, if any revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under this subsection is prohibited from16 Page

applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. The court shall send notice of therevocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license.Any violation of subsection (1) of this section by elementary or secondary school students constitutesgrounds for expulsion from the state's public schools in accordance with RCW 28A.600.010. An appropriateschool authority shall promptly notify law enforcement and the student's parent or guardian regarding anyallegation or indication of such violation.In West Valley School District, we are serious about providing a safe environment forlearning and working. A look-alike gun/weapon will be treated the same as a real weapon.Please make sure that your child understands that any student violating this law will beexpelled from the West Valley School District.DISRUPTIVE ITEMSItems that are deemed unsafe and a disruption to the educational process (including butnot limited to cell phones) will be taken from the student and subject to discipline. As perBoard Policy 3245: “Students are responsible for telecommunication/electronic devicesthey bring to school or onto district-owned transportation. The District shall not beresponsible for loss, theft or destruction of such devices brought onto school property evenwhen confiscated. Nor will the school investigate the loss or damage of such an item.ELECTRONIC DEVICE / CONSEQUENCESAny personal electronic device not school issued should be put in a secure location andsilent during school hours.1st Incident: May be picked up by the student after school in the office.2nd Incident: Device will only be released to a parent or guardian.3 Incidents: Device released to parent or guardian. In addition, action will beconsidered insubordination, and additional interventions may beadministered.Parents please do not text or call students during class time. Please call the mainoffice to communicate with your student.GUMWest Valley Middle School is a no gum school.HALL PASSESDuring class time, hall passes are required at all times. If you are found in violation of thispolicy appropriate discipline will be assigned.CHEATING/PLAGIARISMPolicy-District Policy 3240-Any student who knowingly submits work of others representedas his/her own shall be considered to have cheated and shall be subject to correctiveaction. Cheating includes the aiding and abetting of cheating by others. Cheating is17 Page

defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work orimproved evaluation by any dishonest or deceptive means. Cheating includes, but is notlimited to: lying; copying from someone else’s work, taking or receiving copies of studentwork or an exam w

Middle School and West Valley Junior High. Your West Valley Middle Level Campus experience is very important to your future success. If you have any questions or clarification with any of the items in this handbook, please call the appropriate Administrator. Middle School: Mr. Tuman - Principal 972-5706