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John Campbell
Primary School
Parent/Student Handbook
2016-2017
We look forward to having a
great year with you at John
Campbell Primary!
If you have any questions
please contact our office at
698-8100.
Dr. Rob Darling
Principal
Mrs. Stephanie Andler Mrs. Tami Turner
Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Table of Contents
SCHOOL SCHEDULE………………………………………………………2
16-17 SCHOOL CALENDAR………………………………………..………3
SSD MISSION STATEMENT………………………………………..……..4
STUDENT ARRIVAL…………………………………………………………..5
LATE STARTS………………………………………………………………...5
EARLY RELEASES……………………………………………………………5
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES…………………………………………………7
STUDENT APPEARANCE & DRESS…………………………………..….8
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES ................................................................. 9
PARENT INFORMATION ........................................................................ 11
ITEMS FROM HOME ............................................................................. ……11
FIELD TRIPS……………………………………………………………..…12
PARENT PARKING ........................................................................................ 13
OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS…………………………………16
STUDENT CHECKOUT.................................................................................. 14
HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY....………………………………………………..17
SCHOOL & CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES………….….23
STUDENT PROMOTION PROCEDURES……………………………...29
STUDENT ASSESSMENTS ....................................................................... 37
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES............................................................. 38
FIRST AID AND MEDICATION………………………………………….41
SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM ......................................................... 44
STUDENT ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE……………………..47
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John Campbell Primary
School Schedule
The following schedule provides a general guideline for times at John
Campbell. Throughout the year it may be necessary to make changes
to parts of the schedule. This year, the Selah School District will have
a one hour late arrival every Monday. On Monday school will begin
9:35. There will be no morning recess on Mondays. Additionally,
some teachers offer extra physical activity time for their classrooms.
This is not indicated in the schedule
Breakfast is Served – 8:05-8:30
Student Arrival – 8:05-8:35
Classes Begin – 8:35
(Monday) Classes Begin- 9:35
School is Out – 3:05
Office Hours –
7:30am – 4:00pm
The best time to pay for
lunches in person is between
8:05am and 8:50am
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CALENDAR
2016-2017
August 24…………………………………………………………..No School
August 25…………………………………………………………..No School
August 26…………………………………………………….Non-School Day
August 29…………………………………………………...…Classes Begin
September 2………………………………………………….Non-School Day
September 5………………………………………..…Labor Day – No School
October 14…………………………………………………….Non-School Day
November 11………………………….................…Veterans’ Day – No School
November 24 & 25………………………….Thanksgiving Break – No School
December 21 – January 3………………………..…Winter Break – No School
January 4, 2017………………………………..………….…Classes Resume
January 16……………………….Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
February 17……………….………….Non-School Day or Snow Make-up Day
February 20……………………………………....President’s Day – No School
April 3-April 7…………………………………….…..Spring Break-No School
April 10………………………………………………………Classes Resume
May 29……………………………..………………Memorial Day – No School
June 9……………………………………...………….…Last Day of Classes
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
John Campbell Primary Office…………………………………………………....698-8100
Attendance Office…………………………………………………………………..698-8106
Counseling…………………………………………………………………………..698-8120
Health Room……………………………………………………………………...…698-8107
John Campbell Primary Office FAX…………………………………...…….509-698-8101
SNOW LINE…………………………………………………………………………698-8080
SCHOOL HOURS
Teachers Arrive…………………………………………………………………..…..8:00 am
First Bell ………………………………………………………………………………8:30 am
Classes Begin…………………………………………………………………...……8:35 am
Classes End…………………………………………………………………………..3:05 pm
Teachers Leave……………………………………………………..………………..3:30 pm
Office Hours………………………………………………………..…….7:30 am - 4:00 pm3
SSD MISSION STATEMENT Belief: Strong character is at the heart of preparing our students for lifelong success. Belief: Every student is worthy and capable of making meaningful contributions to his or her communities. Belief: In a culture of excellence, every student graduates on time prepared for college & career opportunities. 4
Student Arrival
The school day begins at 8:35. Students arriving after 8:35 need to
be brought to the office and checked in, as this is considered tardy.
For supervision purposes, students should not arrive at school
before 8:05.
School District Late Starts & Early Releases
Throughout the school year there will be days where school will
start late or release early. For supervision purposes, students should
not be on campus more than 30 minutes prior to the school day
beginning and must be picked up when the school day is over.
Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Late Starts
There will be district wide late starts on Mondays throughout the
year. These late starts will be used by the teachers to further
develop their instructional skills and knowledge of the content that
they are teaching. On those days classes will begin at 9:35.
Students should not be on campus until 9:05 due to lack of
supervision.
Early Releases
Selah School District has early releases for conference weeks,
before Thanksgiving break, and the last day of the school year.
Conference Weeks: We have two conference weeks. They
occur November 1st - 4th & March 28th - 31st . Classes will be
dismissed at 11:40 during these times.
Thanksgiving Break: On Wednesday, November 23th, classes
will be dismissed at 1:05 in honor of Thanksgiving Day.
Last Day of School: On Friday, June 9th, classes will be
dismissed at 11:35 for summer vacation.
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CHECK-IN WITH THE OFFICE
We require that all visitors and volunteers check in with the
office first and make us aware of your presence. At that time,
you will be given a visitor’s badge.
When picking up a child for appointments, etc., stop at the office
and identify yourself and sign the book provided for this purpose.
Students are not allowed to leave school grounds unless
accompanied by an adult.
No child will be released to a person other than the parent unless
the person’s name appears on the child’s emergency card, which is
on file in the school office.
For safety and supervision purposes, it is extremely
important that you have your child picked up promptly when
classes are dismissed.
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BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
This portion of the John Campbell Primary School Student
Handbook explains our behavior expectations for every student on
our campus. Viking PRIDE is the foundation of our behavioral
expectations. PRIDE stands for Positive, Respectful, In Control,
Dependable, and Engaged. Students need to understand what is
expected of them and that they have control over their actions.
This section includes expectations that constitute responsible
behavior in various school situations. It is not possible to list every
situation that may arise at school. We expect our students to be
able to apply these guidelines to whatever situation may arise.
All staff members will make every attempt to be fair, courteous, and
consistent in their dealings with students. Parental support of this
information and the school staff is important in helping children
learn that there are clear and definite limits to responsible behavior.
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Student Appearance & Dress
Expectations of Appropriate Student Dress
Students’ appearance, dress, or accessories shall not be disruptive or
interfere with the education, general health, and/or safety of other
students. Clothing that compromises modesty or depicts violence
or other inappropriate content is not in the best interest of
maintaining a healthy learning environment for students. Spaghetti
straps and shorts that are not fingertip length will not be allowed.
If the school administration determines that a student’s appearance
is inappropriate the student will be directed to correct the situation.
If the situation cannot be corrected the student will be removed
from class until the parent or school is able to provide suitable
clothing.
Appropriate Footwear
Students may wear footwear appropriate for the season and
temperature. Please keep in mind that regardless of the weather,
students must have appropriate athletic shoes to participate in PE
classes. For safety reasons, we recommend that students do not
wear flip flops. Shoes with wheels (such as wheelies) are not
allowed at any time on the John Campbell Primary campus.
8Attendance Procedures
Regular attendance is critical for student learning. Students are
expected to be at school on time every day. Selah School District
Policy and Washington State Law require students to regularly
attend school. Please assist your students in developing good habits
like regular attendance and promptness. In the event that your
student must be absent please refer to the following guidelines.
Excused Absence
Excused absences fall into two categories, medical and personal.
Students are only allowed a total of 15 excused absences
(combining personal and medical). After 15 excused absences we
may require a physician’s note to excuse any additional absences.
Washington State law requires a conference with parents when a
student has 5 or more excused absences in 1 month or 10 or more
for the year except when pre-arranged or a doctor’s note has been
provided. Parents must call within 48 hours upon a student’s
return to school or send a written note to the office for an
absence to be considered as Excused.
Personal Absence: This is any parent excused absence for
reasons other than illness. If a student is going to be absent
for five or more days the parent/guardian is required to
complete a prearranged absence form available in the office.
Medical Absence: This is any absence due to health reasons,
including doctor appointments and illness. After four
consecutive health related absences the school may require a
doctor’s note to excuse further absences.
Unexcused Absence
An unexcused absence (truancy) is any absence that is not health-
related or prearranged. In accordance with Washington State Law,
if your student accrues unexcused absences you will be contacted to
conference with the assistant principal.
9Tardies/Partial Days
Frequent tardiness can be as detrimental to success in school as
being absent. It is extremely important each child to be at school
the entire day and prepared to learn. Tardies will be considered
coming to school late as well as leaving school early. According to
Washington State Law (RCW 28A.225.020), any student not in
attendance for more than half of the school day may be considered
absent for the entire day. Therefore, any child coming to school
after 1:00, or leaving before 11:00 (four or more school hours), may
be considered absent for the entire day.
Children thrive on a consistent schedule. Thank you for your
efforts in establishing routines in the home that ensure regular
school attendance.
Becca Bill
The Becca Bill is a law that sets specific guidelines for schools to
follow regarding student attendance. The BECCA Bill (RCW
28A.225.010) requires each school to notify parents after one
unexcused absence and to schedule a conference with parents when
a second unexcused absence occurs. If a child has five unexcused
absences in one month or ten unexcused absences in a year we are
required to file a petition with Yakima County Juvenile Court. If
your child is absent please send a note to or call the office within
five days stating the reason. Please refer to the above attendance
policy regarding excused and unexcused absences. If your child will
miss class for any reason other than health concerns, it needs to be
prearranged in order for the absence to be considered excused. An
unexcused absence will be recorded if your child is absent from
school and the office is not notified.
10Parent Information
Student Messages
Student messages will not be taken after 2:30pm. Any messages
received after 2:30pm are Not guaranteed to reach your student
before the end of the school day. This is for the safety of your
child and to ensure that all messages get delivered.
Student Registration
Student registration will be done at John Campbell. Registration
packets can be picked up and turned in to the front office.
Questions about registration can be asked to the school counselor,
Suzan Kelley, or our building administrators; Principal Rob Darling,
Assistant Principal Stephanie Andler or Assistant Principal Tami
Turner.
Items from Home
Students may bring soft equipment to play with at recess. Students
are not allowed to bring electronic toys, cards (Pokémon, Yugioh,
or trading), MP3 players, IPods, baseballs, softballs, or bats.
Students carrying cell phones for safety reasons must leave them off
and in their backpacks at all times. The school is not responsible
for any item that is lost, broken, or stolen, including skateboards,
scooters and bikes.
John Campbell Primary is hosting two different back to school
events. Welcome Back Night is on August 25th from 5:00-6:00,
followed by an ice cream social hosted by our PTO from 5:30-6:30.
On September 15th, we are hosting an Open House from 6:00-7:00
11where teachers will provide parents with specific information
regarding our curriculum and our expectations for their children.
Visitors / Volunteers
We encourage parents and family members to be involved in our
students’ education. We love seeing you in the building and in the
classrooms helping out! If you are interested in helping out you will
need to come in and fill out a Selah School District Volunteer
Application. Selah School District Policy requires all visitors and
volunteers to be screened by the Washington State Patrol. The
process is simple. You can come into our office, fill out the paper
work, and we submit it to the district office who contacts the state
with your information. Please remember to sign in and out at the
office and wear a visitor badge.
Field Trips
Field trips are wonderful opportunities for our students to interact
with people and gain experiences outside of school. Most field trips
offer some parents an opportunity to participate with their child by
chaperoning. Unfortunately, not every parent can chaperone. The
number of chaperones for each field trip depends on space available
and time. The chaperones will be determined by the classroom
teacher. However, in order to be eligible parents must have
completed the district’s volunteer form. Younger siblings are
not allowed to accompany parent chaperones on any field trip.
Students must accompany their class to the field trip, but parents
are permitted to check them out with the teacher and take them at
the conclusion of the field trip. We appreciate your support in
ensuring that each field trip is a rewarding experience for all of John
Campbell Primary’s students.
12School Closure
Occasionally situations arise that may require us to close school.
The most common cause of such a situation is weather. If severe
weather, or any other situation, causes us to close school there will
not be anyone available to supervise your child. It is important
to listen to local radio and television stations. Selah School District
notifies local stations early in the morning, usually by 5:30 a.m. If
for some reason you are unable to find a local station, or are
concerned that you may have missed the announcement you can
also call (509) 698-8080 or look on-line at www.selah.k12.wa.us.
Emergency Communication Procedures
If for any reason our school has to go into an EMERGENCY
LOCKDOWN please do not call the school. No one will be
available to receive phone calls. Information will be relayed as soon
as possible through local radio and television stations.
Parent Parking
Parents can park in the John Campbell parking lot across the street
and in front or back of the Sunset building. Please do not double
park or park in an undesignated parking space. Please do not
park in the bus loading zone at any time.
PARENTS, FOR SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT PARK IN
THE BUS LOADING ZONE AT THE BEGINNING OR
ENDING OF SCHOOL DAY.
Parents who pick up their children at the 3:05 dismissal MUST
meet their child’s teacher inside of the gate and then escort their
child through the parking lot and cross-walks.
13Student Checkout
Students may be excused from school for medical appointments.
Parents must come to the office and sign their child out. Students
will be called to the office to meet their parent.
Snacks
Students are permitted to bring nutritional snacks to school to eat
under their teacher’s direction. Parents wishing to bring snacks for
birthdays or parties need to coordinate those with their child’s
teacher due to possible food allergies.
CHANGE OF PLANS AFTER SCHOOL
Any change of plans from the customary after-school routine, whether
bus, walking, friends, or pick-up……must be prearranged by parent
with a note or phone call to the office or teacher. This will avoid
student’s confusion over what to do after school. Without such
notification, school personnel are obligated to ensure students follow their
normal after school routines.
BUS PASS
If a student needs to ride a different bus than normal, or is going to get
off at a different stop, they will need a note from home. The note is to be
brought to the office first thing in the morning, and a bus pass will be
issued. According to WAC 392-145-020, brothers and sisters who do not
attend school may not ride with students to and from school.
14WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Please encourage your children to bring home all newsletters, bulletins,
and school notices. We make every effort to keep students and parents
informed about school activities by sending home notices on Fridays. A
school newsletter is sent home during the first week of every month and
can also be found on the John Campbell Primary School Website at
www.selah.k12.wa.us.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURE
A system has been devised with the cooperation of local area radio
stations (listed below with call numbers) to announce to Selah School
District patrons, teachers and students any emergency closure of schools.
You may also call the school district snowline at: 698-8080 or check the
Selah School District website at: www.selah.k12.wa.us.
KNDO TV channel 23 KIMA TV channel 29KAPP TV channel 34
KYXE 1020 AMKIT 1280 AM KMWX 1460 AM
The BULL 92.9 FMKATS 94.5 FM KWWW 96.7 FMKQSN 99.3
FMKHHK 99.7 FM KXDD 104.1 FM
KRSE 105.7 FM KFFM 107.3 FM
Other Safety Considerations
Please don’t double park in student drop-off or pick-up areas.
This forces children to walk between other cars where they may
not be seen.
Please don’t park in the designated handicap spots without
appropriate credentials.
Please don’t park in the bus zones in front of the school. This
is for District vehicles and school busses ONLY. Parking in this
area creates a risk for students and vehicles.
Please don’t drive through crosswalks when the crossing guard
is in the street and the flag is extended.
15Please don’t permit your child to ―J‖ walk across the street to or
from school. Insist your child use the crosswalk for their
protection.
Never block emergency vehicles.
Observe 20 mph speed limit in school zone.
Respect traffic patrol and give every courtesy.
Be watchful for children around cars.
THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION!!
JOHN CAMPBELL
PRIMARY
HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY
16The purpose of homework at John Campbell Primary is to:
Help children become active participants in their own learning
Involve parents in the education process
Build responsibility in students through creating positive study habits
Reinforce the learning taking place in the classroom
Although some variations may occur, homework should typically be
about:
10 - 30 minutes Monday through Thursday in grades K-2
If your child seems to have more homework than this on a regular basis,
please discuss this matter with your child’s teacher.
Parents are the key to making homework a positive experience for
children. We ask parents to help make homework a priority by:
Providing a quiet place to do homework
Setting aside a specific time for homework to be completed
Providing necessary help and supplies as needed
Review work to make sure it is complete
17Positive
Students will consistently demonstrate a positive attitude at all times.
Respectful
Students will treat individuals with dignity and compassion as well as
care for school property and property of others in a respectful
manner.
In Control
Students will keep hands, feet and other items to themselves as well
as demonstrate self-control by making appropriate choices and
taking responsibility for those choices.
Dependable
Students will be honest and forthcoming when dealing with staff
and their peers.
Engaged
Students will be an active participant in the classroom as well as
various other activities during the school day.
Students are expected to demonstrate Viking PRIDE at all
times in order to help John Campbell Primary be a safe and
effective place for learning.
18Appropriate Voice levels for John Campbell Primary
Please refer to the following guidelines to determine what voice
level is appropriate.
Level 0- No sound at all. Used during performances,
assemblies and classrooms when appropriate.
Level 1- Whisper sound. Used in hallways.
Level 2- Regular voice level.
Level 3- Outside voice
Appropriate Hallway Behavior
Students are expected to be quiet and orderly while in the hallways
so they do not disturb the classrooms. Please use the following
guidelines while in the hallways:
Positive: Yield to other classes
Respectful: Use a level one voice
In Control: Quiet walking feet
Dependable: Walk on right side; have a pass
Engaged: Pay attention and watch out for others
19Appropriate Bathroom Behavior
Students are expected to use the restrooms for their intended
purpose and not play or behave in an inappropriate manner. The
following guidelines should be used when considering appropriate
bathroom behaviors:
Positive: Keep it clean
Respectful: Respect others privacy
In Control: Use level one voices
Dependable: Flush toilet and wash hands
Engaged: Use time wisely
Appropriate Meal Behavior
The classroom can become very noisy if students do not monitor
their voice levels. It is important for students to maintain an
appropriate attitude and voice level while eating lunch.
Positive: Facing forward with your name ready
Respectful: Quite voices and cleaning up your eating area
In Control: Hands and feet to yourself
Dependable: Stick with your lunch choice
Engaged: Spend time eating lunch
20Appropriate Outdoor Traveling Behaviors are
expected to ensure safety of students and courtesy to
classrooms and learning environments.
Positive: Yield to other classes
Respectful: Use a level one voice
In Control: Quiet walking feet only, hands and feet to self–
running allowed on playground grass only
Dependable: Walk on the sidewalks and in the courtyard
with or without a teacher
Engaged: Look ahead and watch out for others
Appropriate Assembly Behavior
Positive: Give your attention to the speakers
Respectful: Remove hats during the Pledge of Allegiance
In Control: Hands and feet to yourself
Dependable: Sit flat on bottom during the presentation so
everyone can see
Engaged: Listening to speakers and presenters
(level 0 voice)
Appropriate Bus Line Behavior
Positive: Use kind and encouraging words
Respectful: Hands, feet and other items to yourself
In control: Maintain personal space
Dependable: Walk directly to your bus line
Engaged: Demonstrate Viking PRIDE to the
community
21Appropriate Crosswalk Behavior
Positive: Follow cross guards directions
Respectful: Stand behind lines while waiting
In control: Use walking feet while crossing
Dependable: Look both ways before crossing
Engaged: Pay attention for people and cars
22Appropriate Playground Behavior
Students are expected to treat others with respect at all times.
Recess is a privilege that students earn by consistently
demonstrating Viking PRIDE. Students must exercise control and
monitor their actions. Rough play will not be tolerated at any time.
Below is a list of guidelines regarding our expectations. Students
need to show Viking PRIDE in every situation and make
appropriate choices.
Positive
kind/encouraging words
helping and including others
sharing
Respectful
taking turns
obeying playground teachers
establish and follow game rules
In Control
hands & feet to yourself
play safely & fairly
walk on sidewalks
Dependable
going in or to designated line up spot when bell
rings
take only equipment from your tub
return equipment to correct place when finished
Engaged
stay in playground areas
enjoy yourself
be an active participant
23School and Classroom Discipline Guidelines
The teachers and administration will make every effort to ensure
that our students are successful and enjoy learning at John
Campbell Primary. However, there are consequences for students
who make poor choices in or out of the classroom. The teachers at
John Campbell Primary do an excellent job of managing student
behavior in their classrooms. They each have a behavior plan that
outlines the classroom expectations as well as the consequences if a
student chooses to not follow those expectations. The school
administration also has a behavior plan that is used when a student
continues to make poor choices. Below is a sample of what a
classroom plan may look like, and what the administration may use
as a guideline.
Sample Classroom Discipline Ladder
1. Non-verbal/verbal warnings to correct behavior
2. Time out from activity/area to make a plan for correction
3. Minor Referral: consequences such as loss of privileges, recess,
centers, free choice, stickers, restitution, etc.
4. Call home, notify parents by mail, or have Home Visitor
contact parents
5. Major Referral: After three minor incident reports on the same
behavior, the next incident is a major referral and will be processed
through the office.
Possible Office Referral Consequences
1. 1st referral: phone call home/conference with student
2. 2nd referral: phone call home/office consequence
3. 3rd referral: phone call home/2-3 days of office consequence
with loss of privileges and/or student plan
4. 4th referral: phone call home/3-5 days of office consequence
with loss of privileges, student plan and/or or in-school
suspension
5. 5th referral: phone call home/varying levels of suspension
24GENERAL PROVISIONS
Students whose behavior falls in the ―Exceptional Misconduct‖
category as set forth in the Selah School District Policy 3241P
will be subject to the corrective actions outlined in the policy.
Parent meetings with administration may be requested at any
time during the referral process by either party.
Special Education: Students on IEPs will follow the WACs
and/or their individual education plan when short term/long
term suspension or expulsion is warranted—Selah School
District Policy 2161P.
THE ADMINISTRATORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO
USE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT IN DETERMINING
DISCIPLINE OF A STUDENT
25Harassment
John Campbell Primary is committed to a positive and productive
educational environment free from discrimination including race,
religion, gender, and sexual harassment. Threatening and bullying
behavior is not allowed.
Discrimination
The district will provide equal educational opportunity and
treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and
activities program without regard to race, religion, creed, color,
national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military
status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or
identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or
physical disability participation in the Boy Scouts of America or
the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a
disability, District programs will be free from sexual harassment.
Bullying
John Campbell Primary recognizes the following definition of
bullying from the ―Steps to Respect‖ Bullying Prevention Program:
―Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps
hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on
purpose.‖
Other key elements in defining bullying
Bullying involves a power imbalance in which the child doing
the bullying has more power due to such factors as age, size,
support of the peer group, or higher status.
Bullying is usually a repeated activity in which a particular child
is singled out more than once and often in a chronic manner.
Bullying is carried out with an intent to harm a targeted child.
26Bullying includes physical aggression, verbal insults, the
spreading of malicious rumors or gossip, and threats of
exclusion from the peer group.
There will be no tolerance for bullying on campus, at school
functions or at bus stops.
There also will be no tolerance for any kind of retaliation for
having reported bullying to school officials.
Students involved in bullying at John Campbell Primary will be
subject to school discipline, including suspension or expulsion. (As
per Policy #3207P). There will be an investigation carried out, with
contact of the parents of the parties involved.
Definitions and related information provided by the “Steps to
Respect” Bullying Prevention Program.
Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises:
School Board Policy #4210
Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities — Penalty
— Exceptions.
(1) It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on,
public or private elementary or secondary school premises,
school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while
being used exclusively by public or private schools:
(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 objects designed 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 projectile by the discharge of
compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas.
27Mandatory one year expulsion, Subject to appeal, Notification to
parents, notification to law enforcement.
For safety of all students and staff, students are expected to
notify an adult or staff member if they are aware of any
weapons or potential threats and could be subject to
disciplinary actions for failure to report.
Use of Tobacco on School Property: School Board Policy
#4215
The Board of Directors recognizes that to protect students from
exposure to the addictive substance of nicotine, employees and
officers of the School District, and all members of the community,
have an obligation as role models to refrain from tobacco use on
school property.
Smoking or any other use of tobacco products shall be prohibited
on School District property. This shall include all District
buildings, grounds, and District owned vehicles.
Employees and students are subject to discipline for violations of
this policy, and District employees are responsible for the
enforcement of the policy.
Drug-Free Workplace: School Board Policy #5201
The Board has an obligation to staff, students, and citizens to take
reasonable steps to assure a high quality performance for the
students.
Alcohol, Chemical Substances, and Tobacco Products:
A student shall not knowingly possess, use, transmit, be under the
influence of, or show evidence of having used any alcoholic
beverage, illegal chemical substance, opiate, (or look a likes), or
tobacco product. This policy is mandatory.
28Students who violate this policy are subject to suspension and/or
emergency expulsion in accordance with the provision of Board
Policy and Washington State Law, as well as referral to law
enforcement.
29Student Promotion Procedures
JOHN CAMPBELL PRIMARY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Student retention is a seldom used method to provide severely
struggling students with more time at one particular grade for the
purpose of helping that student come closer to meeting grade level
standards. Because of the wide range of issues associated with
retention, it is a decision that is not taken lightly and one that
requires an exhaustion of other interventions before being
considered. If retention is to occur, it is an option that should be
used as early as possible in a child’s educational career to help
minimize any social impact it may have on the child.
In order for retention to be a consideration, the school and parents
must work together as a team in making the decision. The
elementary school in the Selah School District will address the issue
of student retention by using a team of people who will gather to
discuss student data, social/emotional concerns, behavior, and any
other piece of pertinent information that would help in making the
decision. This team must include, at the minimum, the following
people: a parent/guardian of the child, the child’s current teacher, a
building administrator, the school counselor, and a teacher from the
next grade. If a student is on an Individualized Education Plan
(IEP), then the child’s IEP team will act as the decision-making
body in regards to retention.
The purpose of gathering this group of people is to provide a wide-
range of perspectives about the child and to work as a problem-
solving team seeking the best possible solution for the child. The
team’s recommendation for retention will come through a
consensus decision and be documented on Form F1. If no
consensus can be reached, the final decision regarding retention of a
student rests with the school administration.
30The following is a process timeline to help guide both parents and
teachers:
First Semester
During this semester, a teacher may begin to see concerns
that a child is not progressing towards grade level standards.
At the October conference, the teacher will share this initial
concern with parents and work together to discuss
intervention ideas to help with the child’s progress.
During this semester teachers will continue to monitor the
student’s progress on a regular basis and report this
progress to parents. Intervention ideas will be modified or
added depending on the child’s progress.
Also during this semester, the teacher will inform the
principal of his/her concern about the child and outline the
communication with the parent to that point.
Second Semester
At March conferences, the teacher will inform the parents
that their child is a potential candidate for retention and
share up-to-date data to support that claim.
The teacher will convene the child’s decision-making team,
usually after spring break, and discuss his/her concerns.
At that meeting, or at a later meeting set by the team, a
consensus decision will be made regarding the child’s
retention or promotion for the following school year. This
decision will be documented on Form 2421.F1.
If no consensus can be reached, the final decision regarding
retention of a student rests with the school administration.
31Change of Classroom Policy
It is the job of the John Campbell Primary administration and counseling
department to ensure that each classroom is balanced according to
numbers, gender, special needs, and ability. The placement process that
happens each spring takes into account all of these factors with additional
input provided by parents and the prior year’s teacher. Class lists are then
posted prior to the beginning of the new school year. Because of the
number of factors considered into the placement of each child and the
make-up of every classroom, the following guidelines will be used when a
change of classroom is requested by a parent/guardian:
Request made prior to school starting (when class lists are posted):
If a parent/guardian is concerned with their child’s classroom
placement upon posting of the class lists, they are asked to contact
the John Campbell Primary office and fill out the placement form.
This form will be reviewed by building administration and
counselors to determine if an alternative placement can be made.
Each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by
administrators and counselors. Parents will be notified before the
first day of school whether or not their change request has been
fulfilled.
Request made at the beginning of school:
If a parent/guardian is concerned with their child’s classroom
placement, they are asked to contact the principal, assistant
principal, or the school counselor. During this contact, the school
official will listen to and document the placement concerns.
The parent/guardian will be asked to agree to a trial period in the
current classroom. The idea behind the trial period is to give the
student a chance to acclimate to the teacher and students in the
classroom.
At the conclusion of the period, the parent/guardian will provide
the administration/counseling department with input regarding
their child’s well-being. The wishes of the parent/guardian will
then be considered by the principal and the final determination of
placement will then be made. Parents will be contacted by either
32administration or the counseling department when a decision is
made.
Request made mid-year:
If a parent/guardian is concerned with their child’s classroom
placement of their child after 10 school days, they are asked to
contact the principal, assistant principal, or the school counselor.
During this contact, the school official will listen to and document
the placement concerns.
After this initial contact, a conference will be set up with the
teacher, parents, administrator and counselor. The administrator
or counselor will mediate a problem solving discussion with the
parties involved. At the conclusion of the meeting, a
recommended course of action will be made by the group. The
principal will use this input to make the final determination of
placement. Parents will be contacted by either administration or
the counseling department when a decision is made.
Special Circumstances:
The principal/dean of students reserves the right to bypass this
process and make classroom changes at any time when there are
special circumstances where the child’s ability to be successful or
to be safe are jeopardized in any way.
33Parking for John Campbell Families
Additional parking
is available in front
of or in back of the
Sunset Building.
34Release of Student Information
The District publishes student names and photographs when
reporting on student activities, to recognize student achievement,
and for public information purposes.
If you do not want your child’s photo and/or name published
please contact your child’s school within two weeks after registering
your child in the Selah School District, or by September 15th of each
school year. There is a non-publish form that must be filled out
annually, a copy of which will be on file at your child’s school with
the original forwarded to the Administration Office. If there is no
form on file it will be assumed that permission for release of
photos, names, and/or directory information has been granted.
Internet Use Policy
All students will be allowed to use the Internet unless the parent
requests otherwise in writing (see form #2022F1A). The Selah
School District Internet access is filtered by WebSense Internet
filtering software. In addition, permission is granted to allow
publication of student work and photos unless written withdrawal
is received.
Students misusing the Internet will lose Internet privileges.
35Books for Breakfast
One Tuesday per month, as indicated on the District Calendar,
John Campbell Primary hosts families in library. Parents,
grandparents, other relatives, and/or guardians can bring their
student(s) to drink coffee and juice, eat a muffin, and read a story.
You or your child(ren) may select a book from our library or you
may bring one from home. This is a great opportunity to be
involved in your child’s education and to visit their school. Books
for Breakfast begins at 8:05 and runs until 8:35. We would love to
see you there.
Party Invitations
If your child chooses to bring party invitations to school, they need
to be made out to all students in their class. We do not want to
create situations where students’ feelings get hurt. Thank you for
your cooperation with this.
36John Campbell Primary PTO
John Campbell Primary is fortunate to have such great support
from our parents. Our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is very
actively involved in the success of our students. They have a variety
of fundraisers throughout the year to support our students and the
efforts of our teachers. Volunteers are always welcome; you do not
have to attend the monthly meetings to volunteer at PTO events!!
Your involvement and help is always welcomed and appreciated.
Please contact the office for more information if you are interested
in participating in our PTO.
37Student Assessments
John Campbell Primary students are provided multiple
opportunities to demonstrate their academic proficiency throughout
the school year. We use a variety of reading, writing, and
mathematics assessment to help us monitor their progress and
make decisions about the instruction that the students receive.
Kindergarten Students:
Star 360 reading and math assessment performed three
times each year
DRA reading assessment performed each trimester
Other grade level assessments
First Grade Students:
Star 360 reading and math assessment performed three
times each year
DRA reading assessment performed a minimum of twice
per year
Semester Writing assessments
Mathematics and reading end-of-unit assessments
Second Grade Students:
Start 360 reading and math assessment performed three
times each year
DRA reading assessment performed a minimum of twice
per year.
Semester Writing assessments
Mathematics and reading end-of-unit assessments
38Student Support Services
John Campbell Primary and the Selah School District have a variety
of programs in place to assist our students. We offer supplemental
programs for our struggling and accelerated learns alike.
Special Education
We have Special Education Teachers who are assisted by several
support staff. They provide assistance both in the classroom and in
an alternative placement for students who have specifically
identified learning or health impairments. These students have
been referred and assessed by our resource room teachers and
school psychologist, and have qualified for special education
services in accordance with Washington State and Federal Laws.
LAP
Our LAP programs provide assistance for students struggling in
reading and mathematics. Assistance is provided in a variety of
models that include pullout and in-classroom programs. We use
assessment data to identify students who could benefit from these
extra services.
ELL
Our ELL, or English Language Learner, program is designed to
help students that are not fluent in English. We have several
bilingual aids that work under the direction of a certificated teacher
providing language and vocabulary skills for our ELL students.
39Speech / Language Program
John Campbell Primary’s Speech and Language program provides
support to students who have been identified as having deficiencies
in these areas. In order to qualify a student must be referred and
assessed by our Speech Language Pathologist. He/she will use the
assessment data in conjunction with State and Federal guidelines in
determining if a student qualifies for speech / language support.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy program provides support for students
who struggle in a variety of areas. They have programs for students
who struggle with fine and gross motor functions, visual /
perceptual problems, and self-monitoring problems. As will special
education and speech / language, students must first be referred
and then assessed in order to determine eligibility. However, in
accordance with Washington State and Federal Law, a student must
qualify for special education as well as occupational therapy in order
to receive services from our OT program.
40Counseling Services
The John Campbell Primary counseling department offers
individual and small group sessions to students throughout the
year. Our counseling services focus on various issues, including
self-esteem, social skills, problem-solving techniques, and specific
areas of concern such as divorce or grief issues. Our counseling
staff teaches Kelso’s choice as a whole class lesson throughout
school. Kelso’s choice teaches problem solving and conflict
resolution skills that are necessary to everyday life. The counselor
also uses the Second Steps programs in Kindergarten to improve
children’s social skills. If parents have any questions regarding
counseling issues please feel free to call Suzan Kelley at 698-8120 or
Brenda Milas at 698-8129.
41First Aid and Medication
John Campbell Primary provides basic first aid and opportunities
for students who are not feeling well to rest. Our health room has
several beds for students to rest and is staffed during the school
day by a para-professional who is trained to provide basic first
aid. Parents may or may not be notified when their child visits
our health room depending on the reason for the visit. However,
in cases of serious injury or illness (and temperatures of 100.4
degrees or more) parents will immediately be notified. Please do
not send students to school who have been vomiting or have had
a fever over 100.4 degrees in the last 24 hours.
District Nurse
Selah School District employs a district nurse who supervises our
health rooms. She oversees and develops care plans for students
who have specific health related concerns. She also provides first
aid in conjunction with our health room aid.
Medication
No prescription medication, over-the-counter medication,
treatments, or special diets can be given at school unless the
Permission to Administer Medication at School forms are signed
by the health care provider and parent regardless if the condition
is life-threatening. Medication of any kind cannot be carried
by students at any time. These forms can be picked up in the
office. Medication for students may be administered at school as
long as the district is provided with the following information:
42Written doctor’s instructions and parent’s permission for the
administration of the medication: Provided on the Permission
to Administer Medication at School form.
The medication must be in its original bottle with original label
from the doctor or pharmacist identifying the student and name
and dosage of the medication.
Immunizations
Washington State law (RCW 29A.31.118) specifies that children
enrolled in public education must either be immunized against
specific pathogens, or the parents/guardians must sign a waiver
indicating why the child has not been immunized. If a
parent/guardian chooses to not have their child immunized it may
be necessary, in the case of an outbreak, for the student to be
isolated away from school until it becomes safe for the student to
return to school. For more information regarding immunizations
please contact the school at 698-8100.
43School Nutrition Program
Selah Child Nutrition Program is excited to announce a new online
meal payment service! This option provides parents with a
convenient, easy, secure online prepayment method. Parents will be
able to deposit money into their children’s school meal account
online at any time. Parents will also have the ability to view the
children’s account balance through a web site called
MyNutriKids.com. When students have money in their account
before mealtimes, lunch lines move much faster allowing more time
to eat and be with friends.
Parents will also have the ability to view and print their children’s
breakfast/lunch account history. This report will show you dates
and times your children have purchased meals or snacks within the
last 30 days.
To access these services
1. Simply go to the district website at www.selah.k12.wa.us.
2. Click on Parents, Pay for Meals Online to access
myschoolbucks.com.
3. From this site you will create your account and add money to
your child's school meal account. All you need is your child’s
name, student ID number, and school ZIP code. The
instructions listed on the next page will guide you through this
easy online account set up process.
Student ID numbers can be obtained from your student’s
school or by calling Food Services at 698-8326.
44Things to know
If you have more than one child in the District you can
handle all online prepayments from the same online
account.
Payments may be made through an existing PayPal account
or with a major credit or debit card only. The minimum
prepayment amount is $10.00 per prepay transaction (total
sum of prepayments for all of your listed children in a single
transaction).
In order to use the online prepayment service, a small convenience
fee for each transaction will be assessed to cover the bank fees.
The convenience fee is 3.5% of total dollar amount deposited plus a
$0.30 transaction fee. Selah School District will not profit from the
use of this site.
If you have any questions about these new services, please feel free
to contact the Child Nutrition office at 698-8326 or 698-8327.
Add Students to Your Family Account
When you log in you will be taken to the homepage.
Click My Students from the main menu OR from the blue
navigation bar above.
This is a listing of the students in your account. It will be
empty on your first visit to the site.
Click Add Student and enter the required information.
Click Add next to your child’s name to continue.
Click Add Student to repeat the process for additional
children.
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