University Place School District

Sunset Primary Handbook

PREFACE

A warm welcome to each of you from every member of the Sunset Primary School staff.

We are here to provide the best possible learning experience to meet the individual needs of your child.

We believe that we are partners with you in educating your child. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome. Teachers are available before and after school to talk with you.

The principal's door is always open to parents, students and community members. You are encouraged to call, write or come in person to discuss any concerns or educational ideas. You may also observe or visit in a classroom. To insure having adequate time , please call 566-5640 to set up an appointment.

The staff is looking forward to working together with you in the coming year.

Sunset Primary Goals

We are counting on you as an active partner in your child's education to be involved, to keep us well informed about how your child is progressing and also to let us know if you feel what we are doing is effective. The following goals were created at the staff spring retreat based on our previous goals, current needs perceived by the staff and your ongoing input.

1. In partnership with the PTSA, we will research equipment and raise funding to increase the developmental appropriateness and handicapped accessibility of our playground.

2. To be better prepared for any disaster, we will work with PTSA to revise our drafted plan and to add necessary equipment, We will continue practice on a regular basis with students and staff.

3. To develop the social and emotional child, we will work on developing the skill of maintaining a positive attitude as our climate/behavior theme for the year.

4. To assist students who need additional support, we will pilot an after school homework and skills development program from 2:30 to 3:30 two days a week if funding is available.

5. With PTSA financial support, we will add experiences in the form of field trips, assemblies and classes to enrich the experiences of all students.

6. To insure all parents have a voice in our improvement plan, we will continue to gather data about our program annually and report back to parents each fall. We will also mail an annual report to parents each spring as required by the legislature.

7. As a staff, we will continue to study Howard Gardener's research on Multiple Intelligences and work cooperatively to design lessons and activities using this information.

8. We will continue our work to integrate curriculum, to adapt and compact our program as dictated by individual student needs in order to make lessons meaningful for all students. We will continue to look for additional ways to assess student progress.

9. We will continue to add software and hardware to assist students in their ability to use technology to enhance their learning.

10. As a part of the district study team, our K-2 team will continue to study the potential of developing a more flexible structure for our students in the primary grades.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY PLACE COMMUNITY,
IS
TO DEVELOP COMPETENT, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS
FOR A CHANGING WORLD
BY
ENSURING QUALITY
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND GUIDANCE
IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
District Learning Outcomes
Positive self-esteem
Self esteem is the feeling and belief that one is a lovable, capable and worthwhile human. Self-esteem can be viewed as the relationship with self, and this relationship determines the quality of relationships with others. To feel capable is to think one can confront and eventually resolve challenges and problems of everyday life, and take advantage of opportunities. Students who are accepted, respected and valued learn to believe in themselves and their abilities. A strong sense of self-worth is developed through positive and successful experiences in school and at home. The student with high self-esteem and self-confidence can become a committed, responsible and productive member of society.

Concern for others
Students concerned for others exhibit a sense of caring for their fellow students, school, community and nation, and the global environment of which we all are a part.

Responsibility/Accountability
A responsible person is one who can be counted on to do his/her work, contribute his/her share and carry his/her load. An accountable person accepts responsibility for his/her decisions and behavior and does not blame others.

Broad Knowledge base
A "broad knowledge base of information" is the content defined by the Kindergarten through Grade 12 curriculum.

Proficiency in basic skills
Basic skills are communication (reading, writing, speaking, listening), computation, adaptation, accessing and processing information, and effective interpersonal relations.

Proficiency in higher order thinking skills
Higher order thinking skills include the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas and information - that is, to conceptualize and use ideas/information creatively to solve problems and make decisions.
Self-directed learning
The learner is self-motivated and capable of learning independently.

As a district we believe that . . .
Education is essential to a quality life.
Public education is essential to the successful functioning of a democracy.
A shared set of basic values and ethical standards is essential to a community.
Trust is fundamental to a quality relationship.
A diverse population enriches a community.
The success of every individual is dependent upon meeting the challenges and opportunities brought about by change.
Every individual has value.
Every individual has the right to have the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and safety met.
Every individual has a responsibility to others.
Every individual is responsible for his or her decisions and behavior.
Every individual has the right and the responsibility to reach for his or her potential.

SUNSET MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
We, the Sunset Community, will strive to motivate all individuals to become caring, independent, well informed, lifelong learners, by establishing an environment that provides for the development of the whole person - intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically - so all can reach their maximum potential and become contributing members of society.
Sunset Philosophy
We believe that each individual is unique and has an important contribution to make to society and to our school.

As a Staff we feel that we all have equal responsibility in helping each of our students grow academically, emotionally, socially and physically.

We believe that parents and staff should work as partners to help their students achieve their full potential.

We expect that all students will do their best to work to reach their full potential.

We at Sunset pledge...
...to create a learning environment that is: relevant, stimulating, challenging, open, organized, positive, success-oriented, productive, caring, supportive, and designed to meet individual needs.
...to help each student learn...
...to make responsible decisions.
...to be accountable.
...to accept consequences.
...to be realistic about their own strengths and limitations.
...to have a good self concept.
...to develop respect for each other and for authority.
...to develop good study skills and an attitude of lifetime learning.

As a staff we believe...
...that those skills which are considered basic and life skills should be given priority.
...that all curriculum should be carefully analyzed, logically sequenced and constantly updated.
...that all teachers should work to consistently teach to their objectives, to monitor students progress carefully, to make good teaching decisions and to use the principles of learning to make their teaching as efficient as possible.
...that all students should be carefully and continually diagnosed so that they work at their correct level of difficulty.

We aim...
...to be positive and proactive in all our dealing with our students and parents.
...to be open to new ideas and to sharing those ideas.
...to be good role models for our students.
...to support, accept and respect the individuality of all others.
...to deal with problems that arise in a positive, productive manner.
...to maintain an attitude of personal and professional growth.
...to be firm, fair and consistent in helping students move toward self discipline and independent learning.
...to help students develop higher level thinking skills and positive attitudes toward change and growth.

FACTS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Sunset School was completed in 1966.
During the 1990-91 School year we became a primary school (Grades K - 4).
The Sunset mascot is the tiger. The mascot's name is Toby( Try Our Best, Yes!)
The school colors are red, white and blue.
Our school song is "Sunset, Best Yet" (by Keith Loftis)

Chorus
Get set Sunset you bet
The students and the staff are so fine
Get set Sunset best yet
We're all gonna have a good time
Well together we learn and play most everyday
We try to do our best it's the only way
Oh-oh-oh get set Sunset The fun has just begun....

1. Well welcome to the Sunset family
Even if you're someone new
Everybody needs friends that's plain to see
People like me and you
So put each other up never put 'em down
Help each other off the ground
It's a lot more fun when all is said and done
To have lots of friends instead of one (Chorus)

2. Well we get lots of reading and arithmetic
And writing thrown in too
History and science can be a kick if you
Learn it like we do
There's lots to do that's expected of you
Maybe things you forgot
But even a beginner can be a winner if they give it their
best shot (Chorus)

DAILY SCHEDULE

School Day
Kindergarten a.m. ..........................8:15 - 10:50
Kindergarten p.m. ..........................11:45 - 2:25
Grades 1 - 4 .....................................8:15 - 2:25

Morning Recess

Kindergarten ...................................9:35 - 9:50
Grade 1 & 2 ..................................9:50 - 10:05
Grade 3 .......................................10:20 - 10:35
Grade 4 .......................................10:05 - 10:20

Lunch

Grade 1 & 2 ................................11:00 - 11:40
Grade 3 .......................................11:30 - 12:10
Grade 4 .......................................12:00 - 12:40

Afternoon Recess

Kindergarten .................................12:50 - 1:05
Grade 1 & 2 ....................................1:20 - 1:35
Grade 3 ..........................................1:35 - 1:50
Grade 4 ..........................................1:05 - 1:20

SUNSET PTSA

There's a place for everyone in the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) at Sunset. We invite all parents to participate in any of a number of volunteer activities and to keep abreast of school happenings through our monthly PTSA newsletter. This Year all our board meetings are open to the general membership. Please watch for these dates on the monthly newsletter calendar and plan to attend.

GOLDEN ACORN AWARD
The Golden Acorn Award is presented by PTSA to recognize any person who has given service to children and youth. A sum of $30.00 is donated in the recipient's name to the State PTSA Financial Grant Program for Education for college scholarships.

DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY

Providing a positive structured atmosphere conducive to learning is a combined responsibility of all staff members.

Students
The teaching-learning process is of prime importance at Sunset. Students' behavior must assist, not interfere with, this process. All students need to assume responsibility for their own behavior. They need to be proactive, not reactive. They need to learn to consider all possible actions in a situation and understand the consequences of their chosen actions. All inappropriate actions will result in consequences.
Staff
Expected student behaviors will be taught, modeled, practiced and reinforced. Students will be taught decision making and problem solving skills. Staff members will
use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior as opposed to enforcement by negative reinforcement when possible.
Principal
The principal will deal with those cases that can't be handled with the normal motivation and discipline techniques. Student interaction with the principal will be documented and, depending on the seriousness of the problem, parents will be called. Students who have a past history of behavior problems will be sent at the first of the year to a "preventive medicine" conference and periodic follow up will occur in an attempt to catch and reinforce those students in the act of making appropriate behavior decisions.
Parents
Parents need to act as partners in developing good behavior patterns and will be kept informed on a regular basis of a student's behavior at school.
Disciplinary Action
Depending on the age of the student, the following actions may be taken by school officials.

Informal Talk
Teachers or principal will talk to the student and discuss the problem. This will generally be done away from the office setting. This process is used with minor problems and parents are not usually notified b y the office.

Formal Conference
A documented conference is held between the student and teacher and/or principal. To assist in helping the student learn more appropriate behavior and to make those decisions independently, the following steps are used:

1. Analyze what happened:
Tell me what happened?
What did you do?
What did you want to have happen?
Did your actions help solve the problem or make it worse?

2. Check recall and understanding:
What is the rule?
Why do we have this rule?
What does it mean?

3. Explore more appropriate actions:
What other choices did you have?

4. Plan ahead:
Which actions will you choose next time a similar problem occurs?

5. Consequences are based on:
a. The number of times a similar problem has occurred.
b. The amount of time since the last problem occurred.
c. The seriousness of the problem.
d. The student's attitude and cooperation in discussing the problem.
e. The student's ability to make appropriate choices since a similar problem last occurred.

Consequences/Philosophy
Students who make inappropriate choices will be subject to consequences that match the problem as closely as possible.

For example:
A student who litters will be assigned time picking up garbage on the playground.
A student late to class will make up the time after school.

Standard consequences:
Time out (office visit)
The student is removed from the place, class, activity, recess period or lunchroom where the inappropriate action occurred for a period of time.

Phone call or letter written home by the student
The student must explain to parent his/her inappropriate action(s). Principal and parent determine if further consequences are necessary.

Community Service
The student may be required to do simple tasks, such as cleaning walls, or sweeping sidewalks as a service to the school, for misbehavior that causes damage to school property.
Denial of Privilege
The student may lose a classroom or school privilege, such as using a hall or library pass, and special equipment, for a specific period of time.

Restriction
The student will be restricted from certain areas of the classroom, school building, or playground for a specific period of time.

Parent Conference
School staff will conference with the parent or guardian of a student either via the telephone, at the school, or through a home visit.

Staffing
School staff meets to review a child's behavior problem(s) and to develop a plan to improve the child's behavior.

Contract
The student agrees on a new behavior, and to refrain from using the inappropriate one. A contract is signed for a period of time and the student's behavior is monitored.

In-house suspension
The student is isolated, supervised and given work to do (a portion of a day, up to 3 days.) The student will receive informal counseling from the principal, counselor and/or teacher during this time. Parents will be informed of this action.

Short-term suspension
The student is not allowed to come to school (5 days or less.) The student is informed of the due process procedure and parents will be notified by telephone, or by letter, if they cannot be reached by phone.
Long -term suspension or expulsion
A long-term suspension or expulsion may be imposed by the building administrator only after a fair hearing is made available to the student and parent. Written notice of the hearing shall be delivered to the parent and student by certified mail or in per son. The notice shall be in the primary language and shall supply: (1) the alleged misconduct and the school rules alleged to have been violated, (2) the recommended corrective action or punishment, (3) the right to a hearing, (4) the notice that if a written request for a hearing is not received by the staff member named in the notice within three school business days after the notice is received, the hearing shall be waived and the recommended corrective action or punishment shall take effect, and (5) the date by which the request for a hearing must be received.

Once a student is expelled in compliance with district policy, the expulsion shall be brought to the attention of appropriate local and state authorities, including, but not limited to, the local juvenile authorities acting pursuant to the statutes dealing with the Basic Juvenile Court Act, in order that such authorities may address the student's educational needs.

SEVERE MISBEHAVIOR

Most student behavior problems are most effectively resolved by the school staff directly responsible for supervising a group of students. However, severe misbehavior will result in the student being referred to the Principal for corrective
action.
1. Disrespect or Defiance of Adults
Disrespectful or defiant behavior is defined as the direct and immediate refusal to comply with a reasonable adult instruction within a specified period of time. It also includes verbally abusive and/or threatening language. Examples include walking away while being corrected, talking back, name calling, and threatening physical harm.
2. Chronic Defiance of a School Rule or Procedure
Chronic defiance of a school rule or procedure is when a student continues to defy classroom, and/or school expectation, after a number of corrective actions have been taken by a staff member. Examples include: refusing to do assignments, leaving class without permission, and going into restricted areas.
3. Dangerous Violation of a School Rule or Procedure
When a student does an act that has the potential to cause harm or injury to themselves or another, it is considered a severe misbehavior. Examples include: jumping off the top of the equipment or pulling a chair out from under another student.
4. Classroom Disruption
A classroom disruption is willful behavior that significantly disrupts the order in a classroom. Examples include: persistent interruptions of the learning process by speaking without permission or not following directions.
5. Physically Dangerous Behavior: Fighting and Assault
Fighting and physical acts such as hitting, kicking, biting, choking, tripping, and throwing objects that cause injury to another student are considered physically dangerous behaviors.
6. Verbal Abuse or Intimidation
Language that is intended to harass, humiliate, and intimidate another student is considered severe misconduct. This includes: racial slurs, threats of physical harm, and derogatory sexual language.
7. Threatening the Safety or Well Being of Others
Acts by students which have the potential to cause significant injury to others. Examples include: pulling the fire alarm, use of or possession of explosive devices (e.g. caps, fireworks, bullets, lighters, matches etc.), use of or threatening the use of dangerous objects (e.g. bats, sticks, nails, pins, etc.), or hitting another student with intent to cause physical harm.
8. Stealing
Students who purposely take items that do not belong to them are to be referred to the office for corrective action. Only the principal has the authority to conduct student searches. Staff may search a student's clothing and other personal property only if there is reasonable cause to believe that something is concealed that may be of immediate danger to the student or to other students, in violation of school rules or in violation of the law.
9. Damaging Personal or School Property
Willful destruction of property is considered severe misconduct. Students are required to pay for the repair or replacement of the items(s) damaged and are also subject to suspension or expulsion.
EXCEPTIONAL MISCONDUCT
The following acts are considered very serious and may result in short or long term suspension or expulsion from school:

1. Illegal possession, trading, selling, or using of alcohol, narcotics, stimulant drugs or controlled substances.
2. Arson, vandalism, theft or damage to property.
3. Possession or use of explosive devices.
4. Threatening or causing serious physical injury to another student or staff member.
5. Verbal abuse or intimidation.
6. Gang membership activity.
7. Possession of any dangerous weapon.

POSSESSING OR USING ANY FIREARM WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION.
(As per state law and district policy.)

See addendum for more detail
STUDENT RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom
Each member of the class has the responsibility and will be expected to do his/her part to make the classroom an orderly, productive place in which all students can learn.

A Student is doing his/her part when he/she:

1. Follows all the classroom rules and routines as established and taught by the teacher without being reminded.
2. Respects the rights and belongings of others and does not invade their space or interfere with their work or property.
3. Does not talk in a disruptive manner (loudly without permission) or make noises that disturb others.
4. Does not throw objects, hit, kick or do anything to endanger another student's safety.
5. Respects the feelings of others by not teasing, calling names or making unkind remarks.
6. Assumes responsibility for having materials and completed assignments at school each day.
7. Keeps his/her desk and work area organized and clean.
8. Listens carefully during lessons, follows directions and makes good use of time.
9. Shows respect to all adults and follows directions given, willingly.
10. Remembers that a student's job is to learn and that his/her teacher's job is to teach and that they do not have a right to interfere with this process in non-constructive ways.
School - General Rules
(Written by and for Students)

Students have the responsibility to help maintain a safe environment.

1. Students are to walk in the building, to and from lunch, recess, specialists and all other activities.
2. Students are to use reasonably quiet voices inside the building.
3. Students may not arrive before 8:00 a.m. and must go directly to their room upon arrival. They are to enter using the student doors.
4. Students are responsible for taking good care of all text books, library books, school materials and property.
5. Students may not write, draw or put stickers on any school property.
6. Students should label all items with their names that are their own personal property.
7. Students may not use other's things without permission.
8. When students leave a line for any reason they need to go to the back of the line. There will not be any places saved or cuts allowed.
9. Students may enter the staff room, work room, P.E. room, and storerooms only with a teacher or a teacher's permission.
10. At no time may a student be in a classroom when a teacher is not there to supervise them.
11. Students may not bring uncaged pets, matches, bullets, firecrackers, squirt guns, knives, bean shooters or any other dangerous or disruptive items to school.
12. Students may not bring their own P.E. equipment to school except baseball mitts.
13. Students will be responsible to be on time to school and in from recess.
14. Students will be permitted to use the office phone only with teacher's permission and for school business.
15. Students may not go home for lunch or leave the school grounds during the day without permission.
16. Students may not pass out party invitations in school.
17. Students may not chew gum during class or on the playground.
18. Students are responsible to keep the playground and building litter free.
19. Radios and tape recorders, toys and other personal belongings that are not of
direct educational value are not to be brought to school.
20. Skateboards, roller blades and bikes are not allowed at school.
21. Students may not sell items for their own personal profit on school grounds.
22. Visiting friends/relatives may not attend class with students.

Library Rules

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: when a student is in the Library/Media
Center, he/she shall:

1. Respect others -- space, property, feelings, and rights.
2. Respect library materials -- use shelf markers, check out
materials before leaving, take good care
of them, and return them on time.
3. Make responsible choices -- listen during lessons, use time
constructively during check out and free
time, share quietly with others, use the
centers, and handle the animals with care.

CONSEQUENCES FOR INFRACTIONS:

1. Verbal warning will be given
2. Student will be separated from the group
3. Work order will be sent to be signed by teacher, parent, and
student and must be returned the next day to the librarian.
4. Conference will be held with the teacher, parent, student, and
librarian in which the student will help make a plan for a
change in behavior.

LIBRARY MEDIA/CENTER PROCEDURE: when students come to the
Library/Media Center for a scheduled class, they will:

1. Enter through the door closest to the GYM
2. Proceed through the Library/Media Center in an orderly,
quiet manner and return materials to the book return
3. Students will proceed to the story corner, walking around the
blocks, find a place to sit, and visit quietly until librarian sits
down
4. When excused from the story area, students will use shelf markers
when browsing for a book and return the marker to the can on
the check out desk when ready to check out library materials
5. Check out materials by giving their patron number to the librarian,
student assistant, or volunteer at the circulation computer
a. if number can not be recalled, they are listed beside the
student's name on the class page in the BLUE PATRON BOOK
kept on the check out counter
6. Stamp the date stamper on the date due slip located at the back of
the book on the next available space
7. Find a quiet place to read, use the CD-ROM, use a center (putting
materials away after use), share materials quietly, or handle the
animals
8. Line up quietly at the door they came in when given the 1,2,3 signal
by the librarian

BORROWING MATERIALS: students may check out materials for a period of
one week.
1. Third and Fourth graders may check out up to 10 items if they do
not have any overdue materials
2. Second graders begin the year checking out two items at a time
and may increase this number to four items if they show respon-
sibility in returning items on time
3. First graders check out one item in the fall and may increase this
to two items after Winter Break if they show responsibility in
returning items on time
4. Kindergarten students begin checking out in October and check
out one item at a time
5. Students may visit the library before school from 8:00 until the
morning music signals the start of school, after school until
2:45 or the buses arrive, and any time during the day when we
have free checkout periods or with a class pass
6. Students are encouraged to return materials that do not interest
them or that they find offensive in any way and check out
alternatives
7. Parents may check out multiple items for their children's use and
keep them two weeks
8. Students may check out videos (if they are available) and must re-
turn them the next morning before school begins

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: books may be renewed up to two times without
permission of the librarian with the exception of books marked 7 DAY
BOOKS
1. If books needed for a longer period, students must check with the
librarian
2. VIDEOS may not be renewed and are for overnight checkout only

OVERDUE MATERIALS: a student MAY NOT check out further materials if
she/he has overdue materials unless prior arrangements have been
made with the librarian

LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS: please notify the librarian as soon as pos-
sible when materials are lost or damaged
1. Bills will be sent home after 30 days for materials not returned
2. If a student is unable to pay for damaged or lost materials, arrange-
ments can be made with the librarian to do some "library chores" as a means of restitution.

Playground Rules
1. No closed games
2. No bouncing balls in portable areas or on building walls
3. Report all unknown adults on the playground to the Duty
4. Kick only soccer and kick balls
5. No piggy-back type activities or games
6. No fighting, hitting, spitting, tackling, tripping, pushing, swearing, or name calling
7. No rock, grass, mud, pine cones, sand, or stick throwing
8. Do not climb on the backstops, wooden area around slide, swings, fences, poles, or the cement wall
9. Respect personal space. Do not interfere with others' games. Hands to yourself
10. Do not play in mud or mud puddles
11. Snowballs are to be thrown only with permission in the assigned areas
12. Use bathrooms in 2nd grade hall during recess. Get permission and a pass from duty before entering the building
13. You must stay in fenced area of playground where playground supervisor can see you at all times.
Big Toy
1. Do not give cuts or take cuts. Lineup and wait your turn.
2. No tag around Big Toy.
3. Do not play in the sand under the Big Toy. Use the sand pit.
4. Do not stand or walk up or down the Big Toy slide.

Horizontal Ladder
1. Do not stand on top or chicken fight
2. Wait in line on one side

Track Slide
1. Return track to line side by riding or walking it over (one person at a time)
2. Line up on the high side
3. Make sure the area is clear before you begin your ride

.Platforms
1. No jumping from top two platforms
2. No crowding or pushing

Parallel Bars
1. No more than 3 at a time.
2. No standing or walking on bars

Jungle Gym
1. No tag
2. No jumping from the structure
3. One hand must be on the bars at all times

Tire Ladder
1. No more than two at a time
2. No pushing

Tire Roll
1. One at a time
2. Use the hand rails
3. The line forms at one side
4. 60 second time limit

Tire Swing
1. No standing or kneeling
2. Keep legs and arms inside
3. Two people ride and one pushes (Riders & pushers have one 60 sec. turn.)
4. First person in line does the counting - 60 seconds
5. No fast or high swinging
6. Line forms behind tire swing support closest to 1st grade building
7. Do not ride if you feel sick
8. No violent spinning
9. If a student asks to be let off, stop the swing to let them
10. Stop the swing when the whistle blows for line up
Long Slide
1. No more than one on the slide at a time
2. Keep dirt, rocks, sand, etc. off the slide
3. Clear bottom of the slide quickly
4. Feet first, bottoms on the slide and face up
5. No building in sand or jumping from wood structure around the slide
Large Tire Apparatus
1. No pushing or shoving off tires
2. No throwing of gravel
3. No jumping across the middle of tires
4. No tag
Swings
1. Sit in center of swing, holding on with both hands
2. Don't roll swing chains up
3. Don't stand or kneel on swing
4. Don't under duck
5. Don't parachute or jump out of swing
6. Don't swing sideways or do flips
7. Don't play directly in front or back of the swing area
8. Don't twist swings
9. No saving places for others
Tether ball
1. No hanging on the rope or tether ball
2. Line forms outside the circle
3. No climbing on pole
Basketball Area
1. No hanging on hoops or nets
2. Don't climb on pole
Sandbox
1. No sand throwing
2. Sand structures may only be destroyed by the person who builds them
Football
There will be no football games because of safety issues and lack of equipment.
Ball Wall
1. No climbing
2. Do not write on the wall
Four Square
1. A volleyball or 8" rubber ball should be used for this game.
2. The object of the game is to advance to square #4 and stay there as long as possible.
3. The game is started by #1, who bounces the ball and taps it with the open hand into another square.
4. The player to whom the ball was served returns the ball to one of the other three squares after 1 bounce.
5. Play is continued until a player:
(a) Fails to return ball correctly to another court. On the line is out.
(b) Momentarily holds the ball.
(c) Hits the ball with his/her fist.
6. If the ball hits a player while he or she is standing in his own square, he is committing a violation.
7. When a player goes down because of a violation he or she must go to the end of the line.
8. Everyone then moves one position forward - 1 to 2, etc.
9. The person at the head of the line steps into the #1 square and the game continues.
Baseball Rules
1. Playground supervisors will pick captains.
2. The order you are picked is the order you bat.
4. Everyone bats for themselves and no one else. (no pinch hitting)
5. No stealing.
6. No leading off base, if you do, you are out.
7. You cannot get in the way of the base line.
8. No throwing the bat or you are out.
9. If you are not batting you MUST be behind the backstop.
10. The fielding team supplies the catcher.
11. One base on an overthrow.
12. If you miss a base in the running of the bases, you must go back and touch that base in order to continue to the next.
13. You can overrun first base to the right and not be put out.
14. No arguing or stalling.
15. Batting off T only

BE CAREFUL AT ALL TIMES WHEN YOU HAVE A BAT IN YOUR HANDS
WATCH FOR OTHER PLAYERS - BATS CAN INJURE WHEN NOT USED CORRECTLY!
Tether ball Rules
Object of the Game: Each player tries to hit the ball so that the rope winds completely around the pole in the direction in which he has been hitting the ball.
Serving: First person in line serves the ball, the other person picks side and direction they wish to play. The server must toss the ball in the air before contact is allowed.
Fouls: If any of these fouls are made during play the player is automatically out.
catching or holding the ball
touching the pole
touching the rope
throwing the ball
touching the ball with any part of the body except hands or forearms
crossing over the line
Soccer Rules
Safety:
1. No violent charging
2. No charging from behind
3. No jumping in the air at opponent
4. No kicking above the knees
5. No hands
Playing Rules
1. Use the soccer court
2. Use soft soccer balls only (chosen by Playground supervisor)
3. No one may use their hands except the goalie
4. Only the goalie may be in box when throwing or kicking off

In all disputes, the Playground Supervisor's word is final.

Goal Keeper
1. Is allowed to handle ball within his/her area by catching, batting or deflecting with hands.
2. Can take four steps with ball only. Must throw in or kick in immediately
3. Can use hands for throw in
4. No switching goalie once game has started

Throw-in
1. From spot closest to where ball went out of bounds. Feet placed one behind the other, rear toe trailing along ground. Ball raised behind head using both arms, release ball forward, arms outstretched.

Ball out of Play
1. When ball is out of play (out of boundary lines of game) it can be put back into play with a throw- in.
2. The team that last touched or caused the ball to go out of play loses possession of the ball. The other team throws the ball in.

Scoring:
1. To score, the ball must be kicked beneath shoulder height into the opposing team's goal (or below orange box)
2. After a score is made the ball is put into play by the other team
3. Time- outs are called when there is an injury, or when players need to ask the Playground Supervisor a question. After time-out, play is started at the same spot when time out was called
Time Out or Cool Down Area:
1. Located at the end of 1st grade wing - inside yellow lines - blue table
2. No one is to play in this area at any time unless given permission by playground supervisor .
End of Recess Line Up:
1. Line up immediately after hearing three consecutive whistles
2. Put all equipment in the proper buckets: do not hit the tether balls as you pass them to line up.
3. Stand quietly and do not touch other people around you
4. Wait for your teacher or playground teacher to excuse you to class
Lunchroom Rules
1. Enter in the following order:
A. students buying lunch with cash, prepaid/free and reduced
B. students buying milk only
C. students with sack lunches who aren't buying anything
2. Students need to enter single file quietly walking, respectful of other's space.
3. In line, students are to face forward using responsible in-line behavior.
No "cutting" or allowing "cuts"
Follow the pattern of traffic.
Stay on black line away from divider (wall)
4. Students need to have money ready for cashiers. (Correct change is appreciated)
5. If students are not buying anything they are to go directly to their assigned table.
6. If buying lunch you are to :
take the top tray (do not take trays from the middle)
pick up silver, napkin and straw
get lunch
pay cashier or say your name clearly & loudly (prepaid, free and reduced)
7. Stay in your own seat, sitting down (12 students to a table)
8. Do not beg food or trade it
9. Eat in a mannerly fashion (use good table manners: hands and food kept in own space. USE INSIDE VOICES.)
10. Clean up own lunch space when finished (table and floor) Take trays and silver to assigned place Empty lunch bucket in garbage cans
11. Wait to be excused
12. Exit the lunchroom with all belongings in orderly fashion walk along the utility path, away from the building to the recess area.
13. When outside, place lunch boxes against the wall. Students with passes should re-enter the building through middle hall doors and go directly to assigned places.
14. No student will be allowed to re-enter their classrooms at lunch recess without permission.

Rainy Day Recess
1. You may draw, read, play quiet games or do homework.
2. You may not run, write on the chalkboard or use P.E. equipment in the room.
3. Classroom voices, NOT playground voices, are to be used.
4. Board games may be played, but should be put away by the person who takes them off the shelf.
5. Lights out signal the end of recess.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Absence
Please call the school office between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to let the secretary know your child will be absent. For your child's safety, we will call to check after 9:30 a.m. if we have not heard from you. We appreciate knowing the nature of your child's illness, so we can monitor epidemic illnesses. A written excuse is required when a child returns to school.
Animals
Only animals in cages may be brought to school by students with teacher's permission.
At no time may animals ride the bus.
Animals need to go home the same day.
Parents may bring uncaged animals. Previous permission from the teacher required.

Dogs running loose on the playground will be picked up by the Humane Society.
Appointments
Please call the school office after 7:30 a.m. if your student will be late arriving at school during the day because of a doctor or dental appointment. Parents are encouraged to make appointments outside the school day if at all possible.
Arrival Time
Students are not allowed to arrive at school before 8:00 a.m. Supervision of the children is not available until that time. Adults will be meeting the busses, mann ing the crosswalks and supervising children at 8:00. Doors are opened at 8:00 and students need to enter through the main doors near the library. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria beginning at 8:00. Students not in their rooms by 8:15 a.m. are tardy and must report to the office before going to class. Student doors are locked after 8:15 for security reasons.
Bicycles
Riding bicycles to school is prohibited. Streets surrounding Sunset offer poor access to bike riders and there are no sidewalks. There is also no secure area for bike storage on the school grounds.
Birthdays
Students are wished Happy Birthday over the intercom the morning of their birthday. Out of consideration to those not invited, students may not pass out party invitations at school. Balloons, flowers, etc. sent to school will not be delivered to classroom s. They cause a disruption in the classroom and cannot be taken home on the school bus. Room parties and treats are discouraged. If you would like to commemorate your child's birthday, a book donated to the school library in your child's name is an excellent alternative and beneficial to the entire school. Contact Mrs. Orlando for suggestions on suitable titles. Please let your child's teacher know if you do not want your student's birthday acknowledged.

Closed Campus
Once a child arrives at school, he/she may not leave without permission from the school office. Parents need to send a note or call if a child is to go home for lunch, leave early, ride a different bus or be picked up by an adult other than the parent. Students need to be signed out and picked up in the school office.
Communication
You will receive a monthly calendar of events and a newsletter from the PTA. Individual classrooms also send fliers/information/newsletters and packets of class work.
Community Youth Activities
Brochures regarding community youth activities are available in the school office. The University Place Parks Department may also be called for further information. 564-1992
Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in the fall of each year to discuss your child's educational program.

Parents may call and request an appointment for a conference at anytime during the school year.
Curriculum
A guide containing the District adopted curriculum is available to all parents. Call the school office to obtain a copy. A notebook containing specific grade level objectives is available in the reference section of the library. If you wish to preview a textbook, check with you child's teacher or the office. Our program is reviewed annually and updated based on current research. A community curriculum advisory council (CAC) and the school board review and approve program changes.
Day Care
Latchkey is available on site with before and after school care for morning Kindergarten through 4th grade students Care begins at 6:30 am and continues until 6:00 pm on all school days, school conference days and some holidays. For more information, plea se call 536-2967 or 564-4234 (msg.)
District Calendar
Information on the following topics are included in the district calendar:

School Board, emergency information, graduation requirements, student registration, special education, summer school, immunization and Title IX. If you did not receive your copy, please call the school office.
Dress
The Board of Directors of University Place School District, in accordance with recent court decisions, ask that students' dress be non-disruptive and not present health or safety problems.

Students who fail in this respect may be sent home to properly dress for school. To assist students and parents in their responsibility of determining the propriety of clothing for students, the school recommends a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. Clothing which is normally considered grubbies or beachwear should not be considered appropriate for school.

Hats (in the building), swimsuits, short shorts, halter tops, half shirts, thongs or flip flops are not allowed.

Wearing clothing that is drug, alcohol, tobacco or gang related is prohibited. Pictures, designs and writing on clothes must be in good taste. Shoes are required.

See addendum in back of handbook for District Policy that supports building procedures.
Early Out Days
In order to prepare for conferences, write report cards, and train staff it is sometimes necessary to dismiss school early several days during the year. Please check your district calendar and/or classroom newsletters for these dates.

Earthquake/Emergency Preparedness
UPSD requires each student have an Emergency Comfort Kit for use in case of an emergency where students would remain at school for an extended period of time. Kits are kept in the classroom. Earthquake and fire drills are practiced monthly.
Emergency Dismissal
In the event of a sustained power failure, inclement weather or other unusual circumstances, it may be necessary to dismiss school early. Parents must formulate emergency plans should this occur and there is no parent at home. It will not be possible to call ahead of time. Each child should know exactly where to go and what to do in advance.
Emergency Schedule News
News of any changes will be broadcast 6-8 a.m. on: AM radio stations KVI-570, KIRO-710, KTAC-850, KJR-950, KNBQ-970, KOMO-1000, KING-1090, KASY-1210 KMPS-1300 and on FM stations KMPS-94, KNBQ-97.3 and KZOK-102.5. The four types of announcements are as follows:

Schools closed
all schools will be closed for one day, and all meetings, field trips and after-school activities postponed or canceled.

Schools open late
schools will open one or two hours late and will be dismissed at the regular time, unless otherwise announced in updates.
Schools open, emergency schedule
limited bus service because of ice or snow-coated roads, or thawing.

Schools open, no transportation
parents/guardians will need to transport students to/from school.
Excuses
In accordance with state law, the only valid excuse for absence from school is personal illness of a student. Written excuses from parents are required for all cases of absences and tardiness .
Extended Vacations
Some schoolwork can be made available for a vacation, although teachers cannot duplicate the classroom curriculum for an extended period. We suggest having the student keep a journal of their trip with emphasis on activities that coincide with class work. Teachers can offer other suggestions as far as reading material, missed tests or oral reports.

Federal Forms
Federal forms are sent home once a year to families who are in the military or federally employed. The forms need to be completed, signed and returned to the school office. This assists us in qualifying for federal funds for our school district.
Homework
Homework is for enrichment and practice and the purpose of increasing the potential for long term retention of content.

Parent Responsibility for Homework:
1. Provide a place to study.
2. Show support for the child's effort.
3. Establish a routine for when homework is to be done.
4. Have necessary supplies available (paper, pencil, dictionary, etc.)
5. Contact the teacher if the child is having difficulty.

Homework is generally available for students who have missed school. Please notify the school office as early in the day as possible to allow the teacher time to prepare the assignments. Homework may be picked up in the school office at the end of the da y or sent home with another student.

HOMEWORK FOR KINDERGARTEN
The Kindergarten learner will be assigned periodic homework , which is developmentally appropriate and is congruent with the units of learning being studied. (e.g.. . . . "Find all the circle shapes at home and be ready to tell us tomorrow.")

FIRST GRADE HOMEWORK
Parents are encouraged to read to their child and have the child read to them. Students will be responsible for activities appropriate for their classroom.

SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK
1. Students are encouraged to read a minimum of 45 minutes a week.
2. Spelling words should be practiced each day.
3. Addition and subtraction facts to 18 need to be memorized and then reviewed all year.
4. Unfinished classroom work will be sent home to be completed at home when appropriate.

THIRD/FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
1. Homework will usually only be assigned Monday through Thursday.
2. Teachers who share students will coordinate the amount of homework assigned.
3. Families need to be encouraged to set aside a regular 15-20 minute time period for homework (whole family involvement if possible) per day.
4. Families are encouraged to have students read, work on math facts, review spelling words, increase vocabulary or review previously learned material, when no homework is assigned.
5. Long term projects done at home will have written instructions sent home, so parent can assist when appropriate.
6. Triad students will be expected to make up work missed in class if appropriate or to demonstrate mastery.
7. Students in LAP, Chapter I, Special Ed. programs will have homework adjusted based on their schedules and needs.

Insurance
Student insurance is available. Information is sent home early in the year.
Lunch/Breakfast Program
Students may purchase a hot breakfast or lunch at school Lunch may also be brought from home. Milk can be purchased separately. A menu is sent home monthly. In situations when students forget their lunch or lunch money, they may get a peanut butter sandwich and milk . We ask that they pay back 50 cents to cover the cost. The office can also loan small amounts of cash (under $1.00) in case of lost lunch money. Students are expected to repay the money the following day.

Free or reduced price lunches are available to families who qualify according to family size and income. Application forms are available in the school office.

The office does not have money available for making lunch change in the office. Prepaid lunches are available for purchase before school in the office. Lunch "tickets" may be purchased in groups of ten or any other combination desired. The amount of lunch es purchased is entered into a computer and each lunch is debited against your account as it is used. These records are kept and maintained by the lunchroom cashier and our automated system.

The price of lunch and milk is subject to change. A note will be sent home informing you of the prices at the beginning of the school year.

Occasionally, the school will have special a la carte items available at lunch (cinnamon rolls or cookies). An announcement is made with the price and day. The lunch menu for the next day is announced each morning and any changes will be given to the children at that time.
Lost and Found
The closet in the hall near the office contains all lost and found items. Students are given several opportunities to view the items during the year. Items not claimed at the end of the year are given to charity. Please label all articles of clothing, etc. to help us return your child's belongings when found.
Medical Emergencies
In the event of a medical emergency that requires professional aid, school personnel will call 911 and notify parents. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL EMERGENCY INFORMATION BE KEPT UPDATED DURING THE YEAR. If it is determined by the aid personnel that a hospital assessment is necessary, a staff person will ride in the ambulance with the student and remain at the hospital until a parent arrives.
Messages to Students
In order to insure interruptions be kept at a minimum, please limit messages to serious or emergency situations.
Outdoor Play
Children perform better during the school day, if they can go outside for recesses and P.E.. Students should come with adequate outer clothing. If students are returning from an illness that requires them to remain inside, a note from home must be sent each day/or a note sent from a doctor covering the period of time the student is to remain inside.
Parent Volunteer Program
Sunset has a very active parent volunteer program. Volunteers assist the students and staff in a wide variety of ways. If you are interested in helping, please call the school for more information. There is a volunteer sign-up book in the office f or recording hours worked.
Picking Up Students
Students MUST use the crosswalk and may not cut between the buses to reach a car. Please do not park in the bus zone along the curb in front of the building.
Pick-up, Delayed
The school office closes at 3:30. We expect that students who are not riding the bus home, who need to be picked up, would be picked up within 10 minutes after school dismissal. On occasion, if that is not possible we would appreciate a call to notify the office of a late pick up.
Recess Supervision
Two staff members will supervise all outside recess periods. Their primary responsibility is to see that safety rules are followed. Classroom teachers and the principal will assist in solving interaction problems with students that can't be quickly resolved on the playground.
Room Parents
Room parents, in cooperation with the classroom teachers, help in planning many activities. They also assist (if they wish) with other school related events such as field trips. Let the PTA chairman know if you would like to volunteer.
School Pictures
Both individual and class pictures will be taken during the school year. You will be notified prior to the date. Parents are under no obligation to purchase these items.
School Supplies
A suggested supply list is created each year by teachers and is available in August.
Smile of the Day (student/staff recognition)
Smile of the Day recognition is given to any individual or group that has done something special or out of the ordinary. For example: an act of kindness, honesty, politeness, thoughtfulness or improvement in behavior or work. Individuals and groups will have their names announced on the intercom. Students may be recommended by any staff member. Double smiles are given on rare occasions for extra special behavior.
Snow Days
If school is closed on account of snow, days missed will be made up at the end of the school year.
Staying After School
It may be necessary for students to remain after school for extra help and/or for disciplinary reasons. I f this is necessary, the student will call home to inform the parent. If the parent is unavailable, a note will be sent to arrange another day for the student to remain after school.
Student Placement- Building Policy
Each year we have a number of parents who would like to request a specific teacher. With the exception of a very small percentage of children, the majority of children are well equipped to adjust to any classroom placement. The small percentage of students with special needs who should receive special placement consideration are:

1. Students with handicapping conditions
2. Students with professionally documented academic needs.
3. Students with diagnosed emotional or behavioral needs.

If you have a child that falls into any of these categories there is a form available in the office which can be filled out to assist us in placement.

Requesting specific teachers creates several problems for the school community. First we are never really sure until late August who will be teaching which gr ade level. Students and parents often become very disappointed, especially if they had their heart set on a specific teacher, and the assignment is changed prior to school opening. Secondly, because of numbers, not all requests can be honored. It is difficult to explain to one parent why one request wasn't granted, while someone else's was. Third, we are a public school which can not discriminate, relative to a student's placement. By granting some requests and not others, the school is put in the posit ion of discriminating.

We spend a great deal of time and effort dividing children into classes.

Step I - Teachers in the grade level discuss each child's placement based on a number of criteria (math level, reading level, LAP, Chapter I, Special Education, gifted, behavior, independence in working, gender.)

Step II - Students are divided into equally balanced groups with the idea that any teacher in the building can successfully teach any of the groups.

Step III - The principal assigns a teacher to each group.

Step IV - The sending and receiving teachers review the group and student assignments. Any changes on student placement involve a trade between 2 students and must be okayed to insure group balance is maintained.

Step V - (August) New students are added to the class lists and the lists are posted on windows and made available to students and parents. Every effort to keep the groups balanced is made by gathering information from new parents about their children.

Our goal is to see that your child has the privilege and opportunity of working and learning with a variety of teaching styles and personalities during their time at Sunset. Not only are we preparing your children for the wide variety of teaching personalities they will meet in late r school years, but more importantly, we are preparing your children to deal with the wide variety of people they will work with during their lives.
Student Records
When moving from the area to another country, student records may be hand carried, if necessary. We would appreciate 1 to 2 days notice. In most states, the receiving school will request records directly from us. You will be asked at the receiving school to fill out a form for that purpose.
Student Security
Unauthorized Pickup of Students/Custody Concerns
If you have custody paperwork, a copy must be on file in the office. If someone other than those authorized on your emergency card is to pick up your child, you must notify the office. Parents are encouraged to establish a code word or pa ssword to be shared only within your family. In case an emergency should arise, instruct your child to only go with someone who knows the code word.

Playground Supervision
Any non-school person appearing on the grounds is immediately contacted as to the nature of their business. The playground is fenced and students are supervised by two adults at all times.

In-Building Security
Outside doors (except office ) are locked after the start of school. All visitors to the building, including parents, are required to sign in and to wear identification.

Personal Property
Every effort is made to secure personal property. Classrooms are locked during lunch time and recess when the teacher is not present. Items inadvertently left in the building, or on the playground are brought to the office. They will be put in lost and found or locked up. We strongly recommend that irreplaceable or expensive items not be brought to school by a student - parents are welcome to bring special items for classroom sharing. Any personal item (including clothing and lunch boxes) coming to school should be marked with student's name!
Telephone- Student Use
Students may use the school office phone with teacher's permission. Calls should be kept short. No long distance calls may be made. Only calls of a business nature may be made.

Toby's Trunk (Borrowed Clothing)
The nurse's office has clothing available - underwear, shirts, and sweatpants - for students who need an immediate change. Please wash and return within a few days.

Visitors
Community and parent visitors are always welcome, but are required to stop in the office first or to call and make arrangements for the best days and times to visit.

Student visitors (younger children and visiting relatives, etc.) are not allowed to attend school, but may come for a brief pre-arranged visit accompanied by a parent.
Withdrawal of Students
To withdraw a student, it is necessary you notify your child's teacher AND the office a week prior to the date the child will be leaving.

A withdrawal slip is prepared in the office, which is to be hand carried by the parent/guardian to the child's new school. Copies of immunization records may be hand carried, but all other records will be mailed when the new school sends a record request form. (Exceptions are made for moving overseas.)

Students need to return all library books, school books and materials and pay all charges and fines before leaving.

*Please note, if there are unpaid charges or fines remaining and books are not returned, report cards may be retained at Sunset until these matters are settled.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Computers
The computer lab in our school exists to support the regular curriculum. All students have scheduled times to work in the lab. The lab is open one night per month for families.
Counselor
The counselor at Sunset maintains a preventive focus by teaching skills in all classrooms that promote safety, acceptance, responsibility and problem solving. The counselor is available to provide additional assistance to students individually and in small groups for friendship skills, communication skills, study skills, anger control and other reasons. The counselor works with families, the Multi-Disciplinary Team and community agencies (such as Child Protective Services). In addition, the counselor is part of a school wide program to reinforce students who are doing well.
Developmental Pre-School
This program is designed for 3-5 year old special education students.
ESL ( English as a Second Language)
Our ESL teacher comes to the individual building to work with students who do not speak English as their primary language. An aide is also provided to help students gain sufficient command of English to function in the classroom.
Triad Program ( Highly Capable)
The University Place School District has a gifted/talented enrichment program for students whose needs are not met by the regular program. Children are placed into the program based upon ability testing and parent/teacher nominations. The selection process is completed in the Spring preceding the next school year, with some places left open for incoming new students. If you feel your child should be considered for placement, contact your child's teacher or the building Triad Coordinator.
Health
School Nurse
There is a nurse in the building two days per week. The school nurse's role is to strengthen the education program by improving and protecting the health status of students. The nurse maintains health records, evaluates student health concerns and consults with students, parents and teachers.
The school nurse works to prevent and control communicable diseases and give advice on immunization requirements. The nurse is responsible for screening vision, hearing, and the general physical health of the children. The nurse serves as a health consultant and resource person by providing current information.
The school nurse is available for home, office, or telephone conference. If you wish to contact the nurse regarding your child's health, please feel free to call the school.

Medication- School Board Policy #5143
The State Legislature has passed laws about medication given at school. If it is necessary for your child to take medication at school, please contact the school before you send the medicine.

All medicine (including over-the-counter cough syrups, aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) given at school must be prescribed by a physician or dentist .
All medicine must have a written request by the parent or guardian and the physician and must come to school in the prescription bottle labeled by the pharmacy. This includes inhaled medication for asthma.
The school may not administer ear/eye/nose drops.

If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Injuries/illness
In case your child has a serious injury or illness, you will be contacted. Our school nurse is always available for advice or assistance. It is critical that your child's emergency card be kept up to date. If any changes occur during the school year, please contact the office or send a note with your child.

Health Screening
All students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade are screened annually in October for vision and hearing, as required by law. A student may be screened at any time during the year by parent or teacher request.
LAP/Title1
The LAP (Learning Assistance Program) program is a state funded program designed to remediate the basic skill areas of reading and/or mathematics. LAP supplements regular classroom teaching.
Chapter 1 is a federally funded program that also remediates basic skills in reading and/or mathematics.
Library
The library is open to serve students, staff, and parents from 8:00 to 2:45. Students check out books for 1 week and may renew titles. Kindergarten students check out only 1 book at a time. Grades 1-4 may check out more than one book. Parents are encouraged to check out materials for their children or from the Parent Shelf.
Back to the Library Night:
One evening each month, the library and computer lab will be open for families to check out books and use the computers. The evenings will be held on different nights of the week and notes will be sent home announcing the date and time. The dates are also listed on the District calendar. This is a great opportunity to choose family read-alouds, see new materials, try the software your child is using, and explore our multi-media collection.
School Reading Program:
Discover the World of... is our library reading theme this year. Students will be encouraged to set personal reading goals and take p art in the class reading competitions. A reading booklet is available for students to record reading minutes and/or titles. Activities will be provided in the areas of geography, math, science, writing, and problem solving. Students who complete the activities will have their photographs displayed on the library s Hall of Fame bulletin board.

Music Program
All K-4 students participate in a classroom general music program twice a week.
Occupational Therapist
A part time registered Occupational Therapist is available for eligible students demonstrating a delay in functional motor skills . Therapy includes activities within the classrooms, and/or 1:1 or group activities outside the classroom. Referrals are processed through the school Child Study Team. Please contact the principal to request assessment and program placement.
Physical Education Program (P.E.)
The University Place School District provides a P.E. program for all elementary students twice a week. If your child is unable to participate for health reasons, please write a note to the teacher.
Physical Therapist
The school physical therapist is registered and licensed in the state of Washington as well as being board certified. The physical therapists' responsibilities include evaluation/assessment, upon referral of school psychologist, of gross motor skills, (such as running abilities, skipping, motor coordination, catching and throwing balls, as well as difficulty with participation in physical education classes and participation in playground activities), one to one direct physical therapy intervention to assist any of the above mentioned areas according to eligibility criteria, modification of equipment for children who receive physical therapy intervention, and consultation with teachers and other related services staff, (such as the occupational therapist, communication disorder specialist, school nurse, and school psychologist), as well as other staff . The school physical therapist may also be the medical community liaison for a student. T he school physical therapist works with the student's primary teacher and other educational staff to provide the least restrictive environment for those students who need assistance with physical/mobility limitations.
Psychologist
A school psychologist is available to consultation with teachers and parents regarding students who are having difficulties with some aspect of learning. The school psychologist also completes psycho-educational assessments with students to determine eligibility for special education services. The school psychologist serves as the special education team leader and is the case manager for all students eligible for special education services.
CST (Child Study Team)
The U.P. school district utilizes a 5 building-based CST process for studying the educational needs of all students.
504
Section 504, part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, provides each student with a diagnosed disability specific rights. These rights include an educational accommodation plan. This plan will include changes a teacher or staff member may need to make in the program for your child to help them be more successful.
Special Education - Learning Disabilities
If your child has any problems that require special attention, please contact the principal to request assessment and program placement.
Speech
A speech-language pathologist is available to work with students experiencing difficulty in speech/articulation, receptive/expressive language, dysfluency, communication problems relative to hearing deficits, voice and language/information processing. Selection of students to participate in group and individual therapy is based on standards set forth by the state of Washington which consider age, severity of problem and impact on educability.
Swimming
All 2nd graders receive three weeks of swimming instruction at the high school pool.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Assemblies
Assemblies are a way to enrich our regular program and to provide an opportunity for students to learn to be good listeners and members of an audience.
Enrichment Classes
After-school enrichment classes are sponsored several times a year by the PTA.
Field Trips
Field trips are a continuation of classroom learning experiences, giving students an opportunity to see firsthand things they have studied. The district and PTA provides transportation. Parents may be occasionally asked to pay a small fee to cover transportation or entrance fees, etc. Permission slips are required. Forms will be sent home for you to sign several days before the trip. Slip s are not required if students are traveling to another school in the district. Parents are sometimes needed to assist on trips. Let your child's teacher know if you are interested.

TRANSPORTATION

Bus Contract:
A bus contract and transportation information booklet will be sent home at the beginning of the year to be read by parents and students. The bus contract will need to be signed and returned to the school.

We ask that parents help monitor students at the bus stops and support all efforts by the school to insure safety and appropriate behavior.

Questions or concerns regarding bus transportation should be directed to Lorrie Parker, our transportation supervisor, at 566-5700.
Drop Off Instructions for Those Driving Students to School
1. Students may be dropped off on 97th. They need to go to the cross walk near the office. Students may not come through the parking lots to reach the building.
2. Students need to be dropped off in the drop off zone near the building. Students need to enter the building through the student entry doors near the library, not the office doors. Kindergarten students ONLY may enter through the Kindergarten hall. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:00 because there is no supervision available before that time. Doors are opened at 8:00 for student entry.
3. No students may be dropped off in the bus zone between 7:55 and 8:20 a.m. or picked up between 2:20 and 2:45 p.m. when buses are arriving and departing.
4. Parents who come to pick up students need to park in the pick-up parking only area. No cars may be left parked or unattended in the drop-off zone (curb area).
5. Students needing to be picked up during the school day for appointments must wait in the office for sign out by a parent. Students should re-enter through the front office. (Sign-in is not necessary) Visitor parking spaces are provided in front of the building and on the side.
Instructions for Students Walking to School
1. Walkers may not be on the grounds prior to 8:00 without special permission from the office.
2. Students need to walk at the edge of the street or on designated paths. Students may not cut through private property without permission from owners.
3. Students need to use the crosswalk on 97th if appropriate and proceed up the path to the parking lot crosswalk. Students may not cross the school driveway and entry areas.

ADDENDUM

University Place School District Policy which supports building procedures

EXCEPTIONAL MISCONDUCT

As directed in Policy 3300, the representative ad hoc committee has reviewed the prescribed corrective actions listed below and recommends board adoption of these procedures. These corrective actions may be prescribed by the building administrator for a first offense of these listed misconducts.

The appeal process for short- and long-term suspensions does not change as a result of this set of prescribed corrective actions.

Exceptional Range of
Misconduct Corrective Action Action That May Be Taken

1. Illegal Possession and/or use Minimum Long-Term Suspension
of alcohol, narcotics, Maximum Expulsion
stimulant drugs or controlled
substances

2. Selling a Controlled Minimum Long-Term Suspension
Substance or substances Maximum Expulsion
purported to be a controlled
substance

3. Possession of drug and/or Minimum Long-Term Suspension
related paraphernalia Maximum Expulsion

Illegal possession, use or sale of alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, controlled substances, or substances purported to be a controlled substance and possession of related paraphernalia.

Students possessing, using, selling or under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, stimulants and/or other controlled substances while school is in session or at school sponsored activities will receive a long-term suspension of 90 school days or the remainder of the semester.

Building administrators of the schools have the authority to reduce long-term suspensions to a shorter duration provided the building administrator is convinced that a plan is in progress which will result in elimination of future involvement with drugs and alcohol.

4. Arson, vandalism, theft Minimum Short-Term Suspension
or damage of property Maximum Expulsion

5. Possessing and/or using Minimum Short-Term Suspension
explosive devices Maximum Expulsion

6. Threatening or causing Minimum Short-Term Suspension
physical injury, verbal Maximum Expulsion
abuse or intimidation

7. Possessing and/or using
weapons , weapon replicas
or any device used to
threaten or intimidate

a. Any firearm Minimum Expulsion
Maximum Expulsion

b. Any dangerous weapon as Minimum Short-Term Suspension
defined in RCW 9.41.250 Maximum Expulsion
RCW 9.41.260, RCW 9.41.270
RCW 9.41.280

c. Any device commonly Minimum Short-Term Suspension
known as "nun-chu-ka Maximum Expulsion
sticks", consisting of
two or more lengths of
wood, metal, plastic, or
similar substance connected
with wire, ropes, or other
means

d. Any device, commonly Minimum Short-Term Suspension
known as "throwing stars", Maximum Expulsion
which are multi-pointed,
metal objects designed to
embed upon input from any
aspect

e. Any air gun, including any Minimum Short-Term Suspension
air pistol or air rifle, Maximum Expulsion
designed to propel a BB
pellet, or other projectile
by the discharge of compressed
air, carbon dioxide, or
other gas

8. Disrupting the educational Minimum Short-Term Suspension
process Maximum Expulsion

GANG AFFILIATION/ACTIVITY

The building administrators of all district facilities shall ensure that:

1. Gang affiliation and activities are included in printed rules and regulations provided to staff, students and parents.

2. Students identified as possibly involved in gang related activities receive counseling to enhance self-esteem, encourage interest and participation in wholesome activities, and promote membership in authorized student organizations.

3. Parents/guardians will be notified of the school's concerns.

4. Staff in service training regarding gang activities, methods of operation, and current methods of identification available to staff.

5. All gang affiliation or gang type incidents are referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

6. Affiliation with a gang, gang activities or claiming gang membership by students is considered exceptional misconduct and subject to the following corrective actions:

Gang Membership/Activities Minimum Short-Term Suspension
Maximum Expulsion

Claimed Gang Membership Minimum Short-Term Suspension
Maximum Expulsion

7. Any student suspended for gang activities or affiliation may be required to sign a negotiated behavior contract between the student, parent and administrator before he/she will be readmitted.

8. Building administrators have the authority to reduce long-term suspension to a shorter duration provided the building administrator is convinced that a plan is in progress which will result in elimination of future involvement with gangs.

9. Students who have been expelled or suspended for gang-related activities may loose their rights to remain in school during the appeal process. Gang affiliation or membership poses a clear and present danger to the educational community and students charged with such activity will remain out of the educational setting until the matter is resolved.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS
University Place is a tobacco-free district. No student will be permitted to use or have in their possession tobacco products while on school grounds or under school jurisdiction. The possession or use of tobacco products at school or at school-sponsored events may result in suspension. Lighters and matches are prohibited. See Policy 5500.

REGULATION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PREMISES
It is a violation of district policy (Policy 3300) and state law (RCW 9.41.250-280) for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises, school-provided transportation or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities. See Exceptional Misconduct section for consequences.

ILLEGAL POSSESSION, USE OR SALE OF ALCOHOL, NARCOTICS, STIMULANTS, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, OR SUBSTANCES PURPORTED TO BE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF RELATED PARAPHERNALIA (See exceptional misconduct section of District Policy 3300)

Students possessing, using, selling or under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, stimulants and/or other controlled substances while school is in session or at school sponsored activities will receive a long-term suspension of 90 school days or the remainder of the semester or an expulsion..

Building administrators of the schools have the authority to reduce long-term suspensions or expulsions to a shorter duration provided the building administrator is convinced that a plan is in progress which will result in elimination of future involvement with drugs and alcohol.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVOLVING STUDENTS
It is the policy of the University Place School District (see Policies 3213 and 5245) to maintain a learning environment and a workplace free from sexual harassment and intimidation. The existence of such conditions is contrary to federal and state laws and interferes with individual opportunity for successful learning and/or job performance and organizational achievement of the district mission and goals.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, agent, parent, volunteer, or student of the district to harass any other employee, agent, parent, volunteer, or student through conduct or communications of a sexual nature.
Generally, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or activity, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
A. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a part of the individual's employment or academic environment, including benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available through the school;
B. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as basis for decisions affecting that individual's employment or education;
C. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interference with an individual's job performance or education or the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work/learning environment;
D. Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work/learning environment for other district employees, agents, volunteers, parents, or students.

HARASSING SLURS

The University Place School District recognizes that regardless of intent, racial, ethnic, sexual and other harassing slurs have the capacity of substantially harming both individuals toward whom the slurs are addressed and the educational community as a whole.

Slurs are defined as derogatory remarks, words, phrases, pictures or gestures referencing or directed toward and individual or group(s).

Staff or students who make racial, ethnic, sexual or other harassing slurs shall be subject to disciplinary action. See Policy 5238.

NONDISCRIMINATION

The district shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, previous arrest (unless a clear and present danger exists) or incarceration or non-program-related physical, sensory or mental handicaps. See Policy 3210.

STUDENT DRESS (see Policy 3224)

The student and parent may determine the student's personal dress and grooming standards, provided that the student's dress and grooming shall not

A. Lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming shall disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or detract from the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives.

B. Create a health or other hazard to the student's safety or to the safety of others.

C. Create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person's well-being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture or threat of violence;

D. Imply gang membership or affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing, painting, design, emblem upon any school or personal property or one's person; or

E. In any other way promotes other prohibited conduct.

The principal, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity if the principa

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