Playground Rules, Vandalism, Student Rights, and Student Responsibilities

Playground Rules

School playgrounds are provided for students' enjoyment. To reduce the possibility of injury, students are expected to be considerate of others and to obey the instructions of playground supervisors. Students are to observe the following when on the playground:

• Throwing rocks, sand, sawdust or any object other than balls, Frisbees, etc., is not allowed.
• Baseballs or hard "softballs" are not approved for playground use.
• The school is not responsible for personal items that may be lost or broken. Toys and other personal belongings from home will not be allowed on the playground.
• Climbing on fences or rooftops to retrieve balls is not allowed. Students should seek assistance from playground supervisors.
• Fighting is not allowed. Quarrels or difficulties should be reported to the playground supervisors.

In addition, each school may have additional playground rules. In the event of an accident, the playground supervisor should be notified immediately.

Vandalism

Vandalism and theft are problems that are costly to taxpayers. When vandals are identified, it is the practice of the Evergreen Public Schools to seek legal restitution for damage resulting from their destructive activities.

During non-school hours, please call the police (emergency telephone number 9-1-1) if anyone is observed behaving suspiciously on school grounds, doing graffiti, throwing rocks at windows, destroying shrubbery, etc. Callers to 9-1-1 do not need to give their name.

Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities, Conduct, Due Process, and Sanctions Consonant with the laws of the state of Washington, the Washington Administrative Code, the Washington State Constitution, and the United States Constitution, states that students attending Evergreen Public Schools 114 shall be entitled to the following substantive and procedural rights:

Student Rights

Students shall have the right to:

• citizenship as delineated in the United States Constitution.
• be secure in their persons, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• freedom of inquiry, speech, expression, and assembly subject to reasonable limitations upon the time, place, and manner of exercising such rights.
• present petitions, complaints, or grievances to school authorities and the right to prompt authoritative replies subject to reasonable limitations upon the time, place, and manner of exercising such right.
• equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination because of race, religion, sex, national origin, economic status, marital status, pregnancy, previous arrest or incarceration, or a physical, mental, or sensory handicap.
• use established channels to voice their opinions in the development of curriculum.
• advise in the development of rules and regulations to which they are subject and to be instructed on rules and regulations as related to their rights and corresponding responsibilities.
• consult with teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school personnel.
• freedom of dress and personal appearance as long as appearance and dress are consistent with health and safety regulations and the maintenance of an orderly educational process.
• expect fair and equitable treatment from school authorities-be free from unlawful interference in their pursuit of an education while in the custody of school authorities.
• view the contents of their Cumulative Academic Record and to be apprised, with parental permission, of the contents of their Supplemental Record at reasonable times during school hours upon request.
• know the requirements of the course of study and to know on what basis their grade will be determined.
• be involved in school activities provided they meet the reasonable qualifications of the sponsoring organizations.
• procedural due process whenever they are subject to disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion by school authorities.
• physical safety and protection of personal property.
• safe buildings and sanitary facilities.
• act in their own behalf in matters which affect their role as students at the time they become eighteen years of age, except that parents or guardians of a dependent student shall receive notification of matters affecting such student.

Student Responsibilities

Students attending the Evergreen Schools shall have the responsibility to:

• attend school daily and be on time to all classes and pursue his or her course of studies.
• be aware of all rules governing student behavior and to conduct themselves accordingly.
• submit to reasonable corrective action or punishment imposed by school authorities.
• express their opinions and ideas in a respectful manner so as not to libel or slander others.
• dress in a manner that is not disruptive to the educational process and is not threatening to the health and safety of themselves or others.
• conduct themselves in a manner that will not disrupt their education nor disrupt or deprive others of their education.
• exercise self-discipline in adhering to established rules and regulations so as not to limit or impede the due process rights of others.
• follow established procedures in seeking changes in those policies, rules, or regulations that affect them and with which they disagree.
• comply with the lawful instructions of school employees in the performance of their duties.
• identify themselves, upon request, to any school district personnel or authorities in the school building, on school grounds, at school sponsored events, or on school buses.