801 E. Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98203
Office: 425.385.6000
Fax: 425.385.6002
http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/cascade
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Welcome to CHS
CHS Mission / Everett Public Schools Mission ............................................................................. 1
Map of Cascade High School updated for ‘12-’13 ........................................... 2-3
Who to Contact – CHS Staff, Student Officers updated for ‘12-’13 .............................................. 4
Bell Schedules updated for ‘12-’13 .............................................. 5
Athletics, Clubs, and Activities
• Clubs & Activities updated for ‘12-’13 .............................................. 6
• Athletic Programs & Coaches updated for ‘12-’13 .............................................. 7
• Athletic Code of Conduct updated for ‘12-’13 ......................................... 8-11
• Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Activities ........................................................................... 12
General Information
• After-School Info (Academic Support, Library, Detentions) ...................................................... 13
• Assemblies ........................................................................... 13
• Attendance Policy ...................................................................... 13-16
• Campus Boundaries and Policies ........................................................................... 17
• Dances ........................................................................... 17
• Fees (Activities & Athletics, Dances) ........................................................................... 17
• Fines ........................................................................... 18
• Library ........................................................................... 18
• Lost & Found ........................................................................... 18
• Lunch (Eating Areas, Meal Pricing / Payment) .......................................................................... 18
• Open Campus (limited) ........................................................................... 19
• Parking for Students ........................................................................... 20
• Safety (Procedures for: Lockdowns, Evacuations, Earthquakes) ........................................... 21-22
• Schedule Change Policy ........................................................................... 23
• Textbook Return Policy ........................................................................... 23
• Visitors ........................................................................... 23
• Waiver Request for Credit ........................................................................... 23
Student Conduct
• Arson / Fireworks / Incendiary Devices ........................................................................... 24
• Bus Guidelines ........................................................................... 24
• Cheating / Plagiarism / Complicity / Altering Records .......................................................... 24-25
• Controlled Substances ........................................................................... 25
• Dangerous Weapons ........................................................................... 25
• Dress Code ........................................................................... 26
• Electronic Device Policy ........................................................................... 27
• False Alarms ........................................................................... 27
• Fighting / Assault updated for ‘12-’13 ............................................ 27
• Forgery ........................................................................... 27
• Gang Symbolism ........................................................................... 28
• Harassment/ Intimidation / Coercion / Bullying updated for ‘12-’13 ..................................... 28
• Identification ........................................................................... 29
• Indecent Speech / Expression ........................................................................... 29
• Off-Campus Violations ........................................................................... 29
• Public Displays of Affection ........................................................................... 29
• Sale of Items at School ........................................................................... 29
• Technology ........................................................................... 29
• Theft ........................................................................... 30
• Tobacco Use / Possession ........................................................................... 30
• Vandalism ........................................................................... 30
Resources
Online Student Information (LMS) ........................................................................... 31
Hotlines / Athletic Schedules & Scores ........................................................................... 31
Graduation Requirements ........................................................................... 32
State Testing Requirements updated for ‘12-’13 ............................................ 33
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Mission Statement
Cascade High School is a caring community committed to fully
developing each student’s academic, creative, emotional, social, physical,
and vocational potential by actively engaging each student in learning.
Everett Public Schools
Mission Statement
Inspire, educate, and prepare each student to achieve to high standards,
contribute to our community, and thrive in a global society.
The Everett School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age,
veteran status, or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in
educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or
grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX
Officer/Section 504 Coordinator, or ADA Coordinator.
Affirmative Action Officer: Carol Stoltz, (425) 385-4106, 3715 Oakes, Everett WA 98201
Title IX Officer/Section 504 Coord.: Randi Seaberg, (425) 385-4104, 3715 Oakes, Everett WA 98201
ADA Coordinator: Kristine McDowell, (425) 385-5250, 4730 Colby Ave, Everett WA 98203
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801 E. Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98203
Phone (425) 385-6000
Fax (425) 385-6002
Information Line (425) 385-6011
Administrative Team
Secretaries
Cath
y Woods
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Principal
Laura Phillips ................... Assistant Principal
(students A-G)
Dave Peters ...................... Assistant Principal /
Athletic Director
(students H-O)
Stefani Koetje .................. Assistant Principal
(students P-Z)
Principal’s Secretary: Ros Resch
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Counseling Secretary: Debbie Mehaffey ... 385-6010
Discipline Secretary: Debbie Mehaffey..... 385-6019
Registrar: Cristina Garcia ......................... 385-6015
Computer Records: Wendy Heiser ............ 385-6003
Attendance: Rhonda Covert ...................... 385-6004
Athletics Secretary: Elaine Garcia ............ 385-6018
Activities Secretary: Darcie Cooper .......... 385-6026
Treasurer: Kelly Ross ............................... 385-6020
Counseling Department
Shelly Raketty .................. 385-6022
sraketty@everettsd.org
Tim Gravelle .................... 385-6021
tgravelle@everettsd.org
Raj Kelckley .................... 385-6023
rkleckley@everettsd.org
Kim Taylor ...................... 385-6025
ktaylor@everettsd.org
Laura King ....................... 385-6024
lking2@everettsd.org
Health Room A
ssistant
Dawn Rudolph ................ 385-6006
Drug/Alcohol Intervention
Lynn Blackmore ................. 385-6013
Success Coordinator
Maureen Engnes ............. 385-6034
Laura King ...................... 385-6024
Stacey Cole………………385-6027
Career Center
Trish Roberts ...................... 385-6030
Psychologist
Zachary Crane ................. 385-6012
Speech & Language
Gail Orsillo ......................... 385-6049
Activities Coordinator
Roberta Hasstedt ..............385-6014
ASB Officers
Senior Class Officers
President
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Nate Balk
Vice President ...................Zach Duncan
Secretary ...........................Jamie Stewart
Treasurer ..........................Annie Stavang
President
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Alex White
Vice President ...............Michael Mercado
Secretary .......................Jade Benoit
Treasurer ......................Kevin Sun
Junior Class Offic
ers
Sophomore Class Officers
President
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Bria Jeanice
Vice President ...................Olivia Tinsley
Secretary ...........................Hannah Dowdell
Treasurer ..........................Jack Nazy
President
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Nicole Arayata
Vice President ...............Ashley Carlson
Secretary .......................Nick Janner
Treasurer ......................Sarah Brush
Freshman Class Officers
wi
ll be elected at the beginning of the
2012
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2013
school year.
This
information is accurate as of
August 20
12
and is subject to change.
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Regular
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A.M. Assembly
Schedule
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Lunch
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Friday Early
Release Assembly
P.M. Assembly
Schedule
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2 Hour
Late Start
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10:10
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L
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12:05
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12:40
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Lunch
Based on 4
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period class
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1:20
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12:45
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1:20
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2 ½ Hour Early Release Friday 75 Minute
Early Release
Early
Release
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7:30
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*PAWS = Productive Academic Work Session
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The following clubs are projected to be active at CHS
for the 2012-2013 school year:
Activities Director / ASB / Interhigh
Roberta Hasstedt
Anime/Manga Club
Asiana Club
ASL Club
Athletic Training
Band
Baseball
Basketball – Boys & Girls
Book Club
Bowling
Boys Track
Bruin Entertainment
Cheer
Choir
Cross Country – Boys & Girls
DECA
Drama Club
Environmental Arts Club
Football
Freestyle Wrestling
French Club
Freshman Class
German Club
Golf – Boys & Girls
Green Team
GSA
Hackey Sack Club
Hi-Q
Illustrated Movement
Junior Class
Martial Arts
Math Team
Multicultural Club
NAHS
NHS
Senior Class
Service
Soccer – Boys & Girls
Softball
Sophomore Class
Spanish Club
Stehekin
Swim – Boys & Girls
Teens for Change
Tennis – Boys & Girls
Track & Field
TSA
Tyro
Vista / Yearbook
Volleyball
Wrestling
Class Advisor – Freshmen
to be determined
Class Advisor – Sophomores
Jennifer Kink
Class Advisor – Juniors
Michelle Crews
Class Advisor – Seniors
Roberta Hasstedt
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Fall Athletics & Coaches
Football Cross-Country Boys’ Tennis
Joe Cronin
Kyle Bigham
Shamonta Dean
Eric Dinwiddie
Steve Eacrett
J.T. Flenoy
Michael Hodgins
Jordan Sieh
Steve Bertrand
Bill Hull
Ashley Layton
Brian Cherniak
Volleyball Girls’ Swim/Dive
Danielle Marks
Olivia Ramos
Madeleine Molenda
Eric Smith
Jenifer Sund
Girls’ Soccer
Jamie Gay / Paul Lara
Winter Athletics & Coaches
Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball Wrestling
TBD
TBD
TBD
Dan Hornaday
Andy Estes
Nate Krahn
Jason (Brooklyn) Obregon
Mike Wilson
Boys’ Swim/Dive Girls’ Bowling
Eric Smith
Jenifer Sund
Ron Hicks
Spring Athletics & Coaches
Track Golf Baseball
Steve Bertrand
Chris Crockett
Greg Font
Tim Gravelle
Nick Iverson
JD McDonald (Boys)
John Erickson (Girls)
Scott Stencil
Ed Bowers
Girls’ Tennis Fastpitch Softball
Ashley Layton
Brian Cherniak
Wendy Close
Ron Hicks
Boys’ Soccer
Jamie Gay / Philip Bartlow
Cheer Karla Rockey / Leah Stevens Trainer Kirsten Harvey
Bruin
Fight Song
Roll along - Bruins fight - roll down the field
On to victory.
Roll along - score those points - don't ever yield.
Always a winner be.
Get that ball - give your all - Crimson and Grey
Raise your banner high.
With firm endeavor - roll on forever
Cascade High.
All athletic schedules & scores: www.wescoathletics.com.....
CHS 8
Athletic Code of conduct
PHILOSOPHY- Participation in school sponsored athletics is a privilege. Lessons learned through participation in
athletics will assist students in their preparation for life after high school. By participating in athletics, students will
learn cooperation, respect, sportsmanship, hard work, and commitment to others.
PURPOSE- The Everett Public Schools’ athletic code outlines the rules and guidelines that must be followed by
students participating in the District athletics, dance and cheerleading programs. Following this code makes the
students responsible for their eligibility, accountable for their actions, and prescribes fairness to all participants.
DEFINITIONS
Appeal- The ability for the student to challenge a probation, suspension, or expulsion ruling.
Building Eligibility Committee- A group of coaches and/or administrators chosen by the building principal to
make recommendations on student eligibility. The principal makes all final decisions.
Expulsion- The student is removed from the team and can not practice or participate in contests.
Probation- A student may practice/compete/participate with the program but must correct a grade deficiency.
Suspension- With principal’s permission, a student may practice/participate but MAY NOT compete/perform
with the program until the terms of the suspension are met and the student is reinstated.
Violation- Not meeting the standards set by the Athletic Code or WIAA regulations.
WIAA- Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association
SPORTSMANSHIP- I, the participant, understand the importance of being a good sport. Sportsmanship is a
demonstration of generosity and genuine caring for others. It is a concrete measure of the understanding and
commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity. It is respect for one’s self and others. Although
sportsmanship is the responsibility of everyone, athletes and coaches have the biggest responsibility.
EXPECTATIONS- I understand that participation in the athletics program of Everett Public Schools is a privilege.
Because students involved in athletics perform and represent their schools in public, they are expected to conduct
themselves at all times in a manner that will reflect the high standards and ideals of their sport, team, school, and
community. I will be held accountable academically and behaviorally throughout the entire year.
I understand that this athletic code covers standards of conduct both in and out-of-season and shall remain in
effect 365 days after my signature.
Participation- I will attend all organized functions including practices, competitions, meetings, and
celebrations unless the coach/advisor designates such activities as optional. Coaches/Advisors may excuse me from
events for reasonable situations per his/her discretion.
School Attendance- Unless approved by a building administrator, I must attend and fully participate in all class
periods of the school day to be eligible for contests or practices that day. If I am absent from one or more classes
due to illness, I am ineligible to participate or compete that day. If I am suspended from school, including in-school
suspension, I may not participate in practices or contests.
Conduct- I will conduct myself in a way that promotes a positive image of the school, the community, and me.
If I act in a way that reflects negatively upon the school, the community, or me, I will be subject to discipline under
the Athletic Code. This may include suspension or permanent removal from the sport. Acts that reflect negatively
include, but are not limited to, academic fraud or cheating, plagiarism, criminal activity, harassment, intimidation,
and bullying. Such acts may occur during school or non-school activities performed either on- or off-campus.
Athletic Fees- In order to participate in Athletics, I must pay an Athletic Fee before the first contest of each
season to offset the cost of transportation, coaching stipends, and other costs. If I cannot afford the fee, I will
request a reduced fee or payment plan. Refunds will not be given after the first contest.
ASB Card- In order to participate in ASB-sponsored athletics, I must purchase an ASB card. The price of the
card will be determined by the ASB student council of my school. Accommodations may be made if I am a student
who qualifies for free or reduced lunch and cannot afford an ASB card. This shall apply to home-school and
Running Start students as well.
Athletic Rules- Each team will have rules and regulations unique to the team. The coach/advisor will provide
me and my teammates with a written copy of these rules. Violation of these rules may result in placing me on
probation, suspension, or expelled status.
Participation in Community Athletics- During any sports season, after joining a school team, I may not miss
events, practices or games for the purpose of participating in non-school athletics unless I have my coach’s
permission to miss the events, practice, or games. If I miss the school events without permission, I will be subject to
the attendance rules and consequences as determined by my coach.
Out-of-Season Participation- Except during the specific sports season, schools cannot offer nor can students
participate in any school activity that resembles a practice in a given sport. The exception is for that period of time
from the last WIAA spring activity until August 1 for fall sports and the first fall turnout for winter and spring
sports. Any such school-sponsored activity must be open to all students in the school and include a variety of
different activities.
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ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (See the WIAA handbook for more detailed explanations.)
To be eligible for athletic competition, the following requirements must be met:
Accurate information- If it is determined that my parents/guardians or I provide the school with false
information which caused the school to declare me eligible, I will be declared ineligible for interscholastic
competition for a period of one calendar year.
Current Physical- I must have a current physical within the last 24 months and it must be on file with my
school. Physicals must be performed by a licensed medical professional including MD, Doctor of Osteopathy (DO),
Certified Registered Nurse (ARNP), Physician’s Assistant (PR), or Naturopathic Physicians. Physicals performed
by Doctors of Chiropractic are not acceptable. If my current physical will expire during a sports season, I will not
be permitted to turn out for that sport until my physical is updated.
Insurance- I shall provide proof that I have a minimum of $25,000 in insurance coverage. If I do not have this
coverage, I will obtain insurance through the plan offered to all students in the school district. If I can not afford the
insurance premium, the district may approve a full or partial waiver of the premiums so that I may participate.
Paperwork- I must submit the following: a) completed and signed emergency card; b) eligibility questionnaire
which includes permission to play, proof of insurance, and acknowledgement of the Athletic Code of Conduct and
parent/coach/athlete communication; and c) acknowledgment of the risk of injury specific to the sport I wish to play.
I also understand that I must purchase an ASB card from the school where I am participating.
Member of School- I must be a member of the school in which I participate (enrolled a minimum of a half-
day). If I attend a private school, alternative school, or home school where a sport is not offered, I may participate
in the sport at the public school in my resident attendance area as long as all other eligibility requirements are met.
Private middle school students may play at their resident public school or the public school closest to their private
school as long as they live within the Everett School District boundaries. The student must play all sports at the
same school in 7
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Residence- I must reside with my natural parents or legal guardian within the boundaries of the school for
which I participate. I cannot transfer between schools for athletic purposes without a change of residence.
Previous Semester- I must pass five (5) of six (6) classes or six (6) of seven (7) classes in the previous
semester or trimester. Summer school is counted as part of the spring semester. In high school, if I do not meet
these conditions, I will be suspended from competition through the last Saturday of September and until the District
academic and attendance requirements are met. In middle school, if I do not meet these conditions, I will be
suspended from competition until the Monday of the third week of the current trimester/semester and until the
District academic and attendance requirements are met. Academic marks in the spring trimester of 6
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grade eligibility. *Seniors on track to graduate may be eligible spring semester of senior year if enrolled and
passed 4 classes in fall semester of senior year.
Current semester- I must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) full time classes in a six (6) period day or six
(6) classes in a seven (7) period day. *Seniors on track to graduate may enroll in one less class (4) in fall and
spring semesters.
Age- High school students- I must be under age 20 on September 1 for fall sports, on December 1 for winter
sports, and on March 1 for spring sports. Middle school students- I must not have reached my 15
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June 1 of the previous school year. If I am ineligible to compete at the middle school due to the age rule, I may
participate in all sports at the high school level with agreement between the middle and high school principals at the
schools involved.
Season Limitations- After entering or being eligible to enter the seventh grade, I shall have six (6) years of
interscholastic eligibility. If I repeat the seventh or eighth grade for documented academic reasons, the repeated
year shall not count against my six (6) competitive years. After entering the ninth grade, I shall have four (4)
consecutive years of interscholastic eligibility. If I choose not to participate or do not attend school, I forfeit my
eligibility for that period of time.
Fines and Equipment- I must not have unpaid athletic fines. I am responsible for all athletic gear issued to me
and must return the equipment in good condition with reasonable wear and tear.
Transfer of Resident/Non-Resident Students- If I transfer from one high school within or outside the Everett
School District to another high school within or outside the Everett School District, I am NOT automatically eligible
to participate in varsity athletic programs. If my parents/guardians move their primary residence to another school
service area and I meet all other eligibility requirements, I may be eligible at the varsity level at the new school. I
may need to petition the Northwest District (NW I) Eligibility Board for eligibility. If I am a transfer student, I will
contact the building athletic administrator.
Exchange Students- If I am a student from a foreign country, I will contact my building athletic director and I
must complete a form and be cleared by the WIAA to be eligible to compete on an interscholastic team for one year.
If I graduated from my home country, I am not eligible to compete at any level. If I am an Everett School District
student and plan to participate in a foreign exchange program, I will notify my building athletic administrator before
leaving.
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Amateur Standing- I must be in amateur standing to compete in interscholastic athletics. This means I may not
have accepted cash awards or merchandise of more than $300 in value for athletic activities, played with any
professional team in any sport, or entered a competition under an assumed name.
MAINTENANCE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETICS- Once a student is deemed eligible, the following
standards must be maintained to participate in athletic events.
Attendance -Unless my absence is approved by a building administrator, I must attend and participate in all
classes to be eligible to participate in a practice or game that day.
Academic Standards-After satisfying the initial eligibility requirements, I must be passing (no grade of F) all
scheduled class to remain fully eligible during the season. My academic progress will be checked by my coach
every two (2) weeks in middle school and every three (3) weeks in high school. The first grade check will occur the
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If I have earned an F grade in any class, I will be placed on academic probation for one week beginning the
following Monday. I may continue to practice and compete if I attend daily homework clubs or work with my
teacher for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to attending practice. If my grade(s) improve(s) within the week, I will
be removed from probation. My grade improvement will be verified by a progress tracking sheet initiated by me
and submitted to the athletic coordinator.
If after one week of probation my grade has not improved, I will move to academic suspension status beginning
the following Monday. I can continue to practice with my team if I attend daily homework clubs or work with my
teacher for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to attending practice but I cannot compete in a minimum of one contest
until my grade(s) improve(s).
If I am placed on probation or suspension status and I feel that I am working to my full capacity, I may
appeal my status to the building eligibility committee.
At the beginning of a new semester, the WIAA scholarship rule will take precedent as improving grades from
the previous semester will not be possible.
Ejected from Contest- If I am ejected from a contest by a contest official, I must sit out the next two (2)
contests at the same level of competition. Varsity players may not play sub-varsity and sub-varsity players may not
play varsity to avoid this two (2) game suspension. I may appeal to the building athletic coordinator to have the
suspension reduced to one (1) contest. If I am ejected from a second contest in the same sport during the same
season, I will be ineligible for the remainder of the season of that sport.
Suspended from School- If I am suspended from school, I cannot practice, compete or perform in an event
during the period of suspension. If I am a transfer from another school while on suspension from my previous
school, I will not be eligible to participate in athletic programs for the duration of the suspension.
Conviction of a Crime- If I am convicted of a crime by the criminal justice system, I may be subject to
ineligibility after review by my school’s administrators.
RUNNING START/HOME INSTRUCTION STUDENTS- Students involved in Running Start or home
instruction programs must meet the same eligibility standards as all other students. Such students may participate
only at the school in their residence area. Refer to the WIAA Handbook for further details.
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: I shall not be under the influence, possess, sell, deliver, and/or use alcohol, any form of
tobacco, or illegal drugs or a controlled substance not prescribed by a physician for me. I also shall not be in the
presence of, or remain in the vicinity of, others illegally using alcohol or using illegal drugs or controlled substances
not prescribed by a physician for the user. If I arrive at a party, function, or other location where illegal drugs or
controlled substances are being used, sold, or delivered or substances (such as alcohol) are being illegally used, sold,
or delivered, I shall immediately leave the premises. Failure to immediately leave the premises will result in the
same discipline as actual use. In all cases, if I am in violation, I must follow the reinstatement process outlined
below.
Drug Violations (from WIAA rule 18.26.2)
First Violation. An athlete shall be immediately ineligible for interscholastic competition in the current sports
program for the remainder of the season. Ineligibility shall continue until the next sports season in which the
participant wishes to participate unless the student accesses an assistance program. All athletes violating this rule
shall have two options:
1. The athlete will be ineligible for participation in contests for the remainder of that sports season and must meet
the school eligibility committee to be eligible for the next sports season. The school eligibility committee will
make a recommendation to the school principal. The school principal will have the final authority regarding the
student’s participation in further sports programs.
2. The athlete may choose to seek and receive help for a problem with use of drugs. Successful utilization of
school and/or community assistance programs may allow him/her to have eligibility reinstated in that athletic
season, pending recommendation by the school eligibility committee and principal. Minimum suspension
periods are outlined in the Alcohol Violations section of this code.
Second violation. The penalty shall be removal from all athletic participation for a period of one calendar year.
Third violation. The penalty shall be permanent ineligibility at all WIAA institutions for the remainder of the
athlete's high school career (WIAA Rule 18.22.0).
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Alcohol Violations
First violation. A first violation discovered through an investigation shall result in immediate suspension for forty-
two (42) calendar days or the remainder of the season, whichever is longer. This ineligibility also carries into the
next season (as previously defined) in which the student participates. A student who admits wrong doing and
cooperates honestly in the investigation may have their suspension reduced to twenty-eight (28) calendar days. A
student who self-reports a violation prior to any investigation or inquiry may have their suspension reduced to
fourteen (14) calendar days. All violations carry a minimum one-game suspension.
Second violation. The penalty shall be removal from all athletic participation for a period of one calendar year.
Third violation. The penalty shall be permanent removal from all athletic participation for the remainder of the
athlete's high school career.
Tobacco Violations (including smoking and smokeless tobacco)
First violation. The penalty shall be immediate suspension for fourteen (14) calendar days. This may be reduced to
seven (7) calendar days if the student self-reports prior to an investigation or inquiry. All violations carry a
minimum one-game suspension..
Second violation. The penalty shall be immediate suspension for twenty-eight (28) calendar days.
Third and subsequent violations. The penalty shall be immediate suspension for forty-two (42) calendar days.
*Suspensions for middle school violations shall be one-half the length of high school suspensions.
REINSTATEMENT PROCESS: Application for reinstatement following any form of athletic discipline will be
accepted by the principal upon completion of the following:
1. Letter of intent and purpose of reinstatement
2. Drug, alcohol and/or tobacco assessment by an individual agency that is acceptable to the school
district. Results will be shared with family and school administration.
3. Proof that a drug, alcohol and/or tobacco counseling or preventative education program has been
completed.
4. Treatment recommendations must be followed as a condition for reinstatement.
5. The principal may waive any or all of the requirements above if deemed appropriate. Final decision for
reinstatement resides with the school principal.
DUE PROCESS- If I feel that I am being unjustly punished, I may appeal in the following manner.
1. I may submit a written appeal to the building athletic administrator expressing my concern within three (3)
school days of being notified of my suspension. This appeal will be reviewed by the building eligibility
committee.
2. If the building eligibility committee finds against me, I may submit a written appeal to the District Director of
Athletics and Activities within two (2) school days of the eligibility committee’s finding
3. If the District Director of Athletics and Activities finds against me, I may appeal to the Discipline Appeal
Council in writing within two (2) school days. The findings of this committee shall be final.
TRANSPORTATION- When I participate in athletic events, I will ride district provided transportation to and from
the event when it is provided. My parents may transport me after events if they provide a written request to my
coach releasing the district of responsibility for me. I may transport myself under the following exceptions:
1. Transportation is not provided, the practice/event takes place within the Everett and/or select neighboring
schools, occurs after 4:00 PM, AND I leave campus in the interim.
2. The practice facility is off-campus, I provide proof of a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, AND written
permission from my parent/guardian to drive my own car to and from the practice. I will not drive other
students.
INJURIES- If I am injured, I will report it to the coach/advisor/trainer immediately. The coach/advisor/trainer may
provide some treatment if it is deemed appropriate. The coach/advisor/trainer may recommend I see a medical
professional for further evaluation. If I consult a physician, I must obtain written permission from that physician
prior to returning to practice or competition. If I am seriously injured (concussion, broken bone, surgery, etc.)
outside of school activities in season or out of season, I will notify my coach, athletic coordinator, and/or athletic
trainer so that they can monitor me in the event of re-injury or subsequent concussions.
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Co-curricular activities are those that directly relate to a body of courses offered by the school.
These include student groups that directly relate to the school’s curriculum, that address the subject
matter that is actually taught or soon will be taught in a regularly-offered course: if the subject matter of
the activity concerns the body of courses as a whole; if participation in the activity is required for a
particular course; or if participation in the activity results in academic credit. Such clubs would include
but not be limited to music groups, Leadership, Service club, language clubs, newspaper,
yearbook, literary magazine, debate, etc.
Extra-curricular activities are those that are sponsored by the school district as supportive of the
educational goals of the district and enriching to the students, but not meeting the definition of co-
curricular activities. Such clubs and activities would include but not be limited to Honor Society, Chess
club, Book club, etc.
All students participating in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities are required to conduct themselves
as role models, to demonstrate good citizenship, and to comply with all rules and regulations of Everett
Public Schools or be subject to suspension or expulsion from school and/or the activity involved. Coaches
or advisors may apply further reasonable and necessary rules unique to the particular activity for which
they have responsibility and which have been approved by the school administration in advance.
CHS requires that in order to participate in or travel to (if the travel includes missing school) any
competition against another school, the student(s) must be passing all of their regularly scheduled classes.
If they do not meet this requirement, they are not eligible to compete.
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After-School information
Academic Support – teachers are available throughout the week on most days to provide additional
support to students before or after school. Please note that because of required meetings and extra-
curricular responsibilities, teachers are sometimes not available on certain days for before/after school
help. Make sure you check with your teachers on their individual availability. It’s a good idea to make
arrangements ahead of time – our teachers genuinely want you to be successful and are here to support
you!
Library – Our library is typically open before and after school as a quiet place to study, to work on
homework, and to find valuable resources. Computers are also available for student use.
Detentions -- After-School detentions are issued for low-level behavior issues. Wednesday School
detentions are assigned for more significant behaviors that do not warrant a suspension.
• After-School Detentions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:10 pm until 3:00pm.
Students meet in the main office no later than 2:05 pm for their after school detentions.
There are no after school detentions on half days.
• Wednesday School Detentions are held every Wednesday from 2:10 pm until 5:00 pm. Students
meet in the main office no later than 2:05 pm for their Wednesday School. Wednesday School
detentions typically take place on most early release-days.
Please contact Debbie Mehaffey (Discipline Secretary) at 425-385-6019 if you need to reschedule an
After-School Detention or a Wednesday School Detention. This will help to ensure accurate discipline
records and to help you prevent being a “no-show” which typically results in increased consequences.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies are provided for the students’ benefit, often at a significant financial expense. They are part of
the regular school day and are viewed as a class period. All students are expected to attend the assemblies
unless an alternative has been prearranged by staff and approved by an administrator.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance procedures for high school students in Everett Public Schools are governed by the principles
outlined in Everett Public Schools Board Policy 3122 and in state law. Life-long attendance behaviors
begin with entry into pre-school and continue through middle school and into high school until the
student graduates. When student arrive in the classroom, it is expected that they will immediately begin to
prepare for the start of the day or the period, and be ready to engage in the learning process when the
school day or period officially begins.
Make-up Procedures
If you have an excused absence, you must see your teachers immediately upon your return to school to
determine make-up work and their deadlines. Although student academic success is our school’s priority,
failure to complete and turn in missed assignments in a timely manner will result in reduction of credit for
those assignments.
At a minimum, students will have an equal number of school days to make up the work as for which they
were absent. Additional makeup time may be provided at the discretion of the teacher of each respective
class. Schoolwork missed due to truancy or other unexcused absence is considered late and may
result in discipline and reduction of credit. This includes homework, quizzes, tests, projects, labs,
presentations, etc.
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General Attendance Information
1. Parents and guardians must verify absences. Approved reasons include the following:
illness/health related, religious observances, family emergencies, school-related, court
appearances and funerals
2. For effective record keeping, accuracy and verification, excused absence notes must contain all of
the following information: 1.) student name, 2.) student ID number, 3.) date(s) of absence(s), 4.)
phone number where note can be verified, 5.) signature of parent/guardian, and 6.) reason.
3. Teachers will provide make-up or alternate assignments as necessary for students to demonstrate
achievement of the class objectives whether the absences are excused or unexcused. Students are
expected to complete those assignments within a reasonable time period.
4. When teachers include participation/attendance as part of a grade for a course, they will state in
their course syllabus how student attendance relates to the instructional goals of the course and
include attendance and/or participation as a part of the grading for that course.
5. Absences, both excused and unexcused, that affect academic progress will result in interventions
as determined by the school including but not limited to parent contact, parent-student-teacher
conferences, and assignment of required make-up work and/or time.
6. Pre-Arranged Absences: Pre-arranging an absence is recommended whenever the parent knows in
advance that a student will be absent for more than a day. Steps to pre-arranging an absence are
as follows:
• Obtain a Pre-Arranged Absence form from the attendance office
• Circulate the absence form among the student’s teachers for signature and for indication of
what extent the student’s grades may be affected
• Obtain parent/guardian signature
• Return the form to the Attendance Office prior to the absence
7. Regardless of the time during the school day, when a student arrives late to school they are
required to sign into the attendance office and obtain a pass to class.
8. Students are required to sign out with the attendance office when leaving school early.
It is the collective responsibility of parents, students, and teachers to evaluate the effects of these absences
on students’ grades and progress, and to recognize that not all learning experiences or participation
experiences can be replicated in an alternate assignment.
Reporting an Absence
For excused absences, we will require a completed note signed by the student’s parent or legal
guardian WITHIN TWO SCHOOL DAYS of the student’s return. Handwritten notes may be turned in to
the attendance office or faxed to (425) 385-6002. Absences will be recorded as unexcused if appropriate
documentation is not received.
The following are absences that may be excused
with a parent/guardian-signed verification note
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Court date
• Absence due to the student’s homeless
status (admin approval if unaccompanied youth)
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School-initiated activities
• State-recognized search and rescue
activities
For effective record keeping, accuracy, and verification, excused absence notes must contain ALL of the
following information: 1) student name, 2) student ID number, 3) date(s) of absence(s), 4) reason for
absence, 5) phone number where note can be verified, and 6) signature of parent/guardian.
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Excused Absence Note forms may be picked up at the Attendance Office or downloaded and printed from
the school’s website at http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/cascade/attendance
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Attendance Record Access
Student attendance and grade information is available to students and their parents/guardians online
through LMS -- a secure, password-protected website (see pg. 31). Students and parents may also request
a printout of the student’s current attendance record from the Attendance Office secretary.
Definitions
Absences: Failure to attend class. Everett Public Schools views any absence as a time when a student is
not in class after the first 5 minutes.
Excused Absence: Absences for which there is parent/guardian documentation excusing the absence(s).
Everett Public Schools expects that when a student is not in class either a staff member has excused the
student or parents/guardians are aware and have given permission for one of the district-approved
reasons.
Unexcused Absences: No parent/guardian or staff documentation verifying the absence or an absence not
meeting district criteria of excused.
Truancy: A student out of class without an authorized pass during class time is considered truant. As a
matter of safety during the school day, it is important that all students are supervised and accounted for.
Truancy (skipping class) will result in disciplinary action. Forged notes/messages will result in discipline
for truancy and/or altering of records.
Tardies: Tardies are a discipline and safety issue and will be dealt with as such. Students are expected to
be in class ready to learn when the bell rings. If the lateness is excused, it is the student’s responsibility to
communicate this with the teacher with proper documentation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Students, parents, and school staff must work together to ensure student success and progress toward
graduation.
Teachers / Schools:
1. Ensure that attendance policies are tied to course objectives.
2. Communicate course objectives including participation requirements.
3. Communicate about any learning experiences which can only occur in the classroom (such as
participation in discussion, in a performance or practice, etc.)
4. Personally take and record attendance.
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5. Communicate absences to parents/guardians, schedule conferences and take steps to reduce absences
in accordance with state law.
6. Notify students and their parent/guardian when students are falling behind academically and indicate
whether or not attendance is a factor.
7. Provide make-up work which will be significant to the student’s academic growth and achievement.
8. Develop incentive programs for good attendance.
9. Communicate academic progress regularly.
District:
1. Track attendance data by grade and age and report as needed.
2. Develop on-line resources to help facilitate make-up work in relation to absences.
3. Support teachers and schools in the development and implementation of grading practices that reflect
our principles and goals.
4. Develop systems for consistent communication with parents/guardians when achievement is affected
by attendance.
Student:
1. Attend class regularly and on time.
2. Verify absences with the appropriate notes/messages.
3. Complete any and all class work needed to make progress.
Parents/Guardians:
1. Communicate absences through the form(s) expected by the school.
2. Excuse absences when appropriate.
3. Pre-arrange absences when appropriate to assist students with getting work prior to the absences.
Truancy (BECCA) Petitions
In order to keep students in school, the Washington State Compulsory Attendance Law requires schools
to file a petition with the courts when students have reached seven unexcused absences in one month, ten
within the current school year, or when excessive excused absences are having profound effects on the
student’s academic achievement (RCW 28A.225.010).
Incentives/ Interventions
Teachers and schools will develop systems for ensuring that parents and guardians are informed on a
regular basis of each student’s progress and attendance. Students will be required to participate in
opportunities for additional instruction if necessary.
Incentive programs promoting attendance might include setting public goals for attendance, competitions,
or discounts in the school and in the community.
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CAMPUS BOUNDARIES & POLICIES
Cascade High School has a general Closed-Campus policy. This means that once students arrive on
campus, they are to remain on campus until the end of the school day or until the school has received
appropriate authorization to release the student (see “LUNCH” on page 19 for more information about the
limited Open-Campus privileges during the lunch periods for Junior and Senior students who qualify).
This also means that visitors to CHS must check in with the main office to receive authorization to enter
our campus. A student may leave campus only with signed parent consent, and the student must sign out
through the attendance office.
Even though the actual boundaries of the school are more extensive, many parts of campus are considered
to be “out-of-bounds” areas during the school day without authorized approval and supervision. During
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while other students are in their regularly scheduled classes. All other areas for students during lunch are
considered “out-of-bounds” without permission.
DANCES
By entering a school dance, you commit to the following expectations:
• Maintain School Appropriate Dress
• No Freaking (defined as pelvis to pelvis or pelvis to rear with no separation)
Parent phone call and removal from the dance (possible exclusion from future dances) will result if these
expectations are not followed. No refunds will be given.
If you are unclear about these expectations, please ask for clarification before entering the dance.
Thank you in advance for creating an environment that makes all CHS students feel welcome!
FEES -- EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL EVENTS
All school rules and regulations apply at all school-sponsored events, regardless of location, date, or time.
Only CHS students with school ASB or ID cards will be admitted into school “after game” dances.
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Students must have school ASB or ID cards to enter special event dances (Homecoming, Tolo, and
Prom), and all guests must have a signed Guest Pass and picture ID with them.
Athletic event (away) – students with ASB card .... ........... $3.00
Athletic event (home) – students with ASB card .... ........... FREE
Athletic event – students without ASB card / adults ........... $5.00
Athletic event – children 12 and under / senior citizens ...... $2.00
Punch cards (10 game reduced price) are available ........... $35.00
After Game Dance – students with CHS ASB card will receive a discounted admission price.
FINES
Grades, transcripts, and/or diplomas will be withheld until all unpaid fines are settled. Participation in
athletics and other privileges (i.e. purchasing a parking permit, etc.) will not be allowed until unpaid fines
are satisfied. A charge for lost or damaged materials or equipment may be appealed to the Superintendent.
When damages are $100 or less, a parent and/or student has a right to appeal the imposition of a fine in a
manner similar to that specified for short-term suspension (district policy #3322). When damages exceed
$100, the parent and/or student may request a hearing in the manner provided for in a long-term suspension
(district policy #3323).
LIBRARY
The Cascade High Library is open 7:00-3:00 pm daily. Appropriate passes signed by classroom
teachers are required for students to be admitted to labs and library. Students using the library are
asked to please honor other students' rights to a quiet study, classroom environment. No food or
drink is allowed. Due to the fact the library is available for use by classes 6 periods each day- the
Library is open for lunches only when space is available! PLEASE check the morning
announcements, website and signs on the library door for lunchtime availability.
LOST & FOUND
It is strongly recommended that students not bring items of value to school! Lost items like clothing are
handled through the Attendance Office. Valuables like wallets and jewelry will be handled through the
Treasurer’s Office. Items not claimed within 30 days become the property of Cascade High School.
LUNCH
During lunch, food and drink should be Cafeteria and other designated eating areas in Building 2 and
outside. The other buildings are closed during the lunches (unless you have made prior arrangements
with a specific teacher) – thank you in advance for your help in helping maintain a learning environment
in our classrooms during lunch time!
Food may be purchased from the cafeteria (prices below) or from “The Cave” (student store) near the
entrance to Building 4. Vending machines with healthy snacks and beverages are also available.
Meal
Student Full Price
Student Reduced
Adult
Breakfast
$1.25
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$3.75 no beverage
Students may pre-pay by adding money to their account to be used for food services. Pre-paying helps save
daily time in the lunch lines and helps motivate students to use the funds for their intended purpose. Checks
or cash may be deposited with a cashier at the cafeteria registers.
Mealpay Plus is an online prepayment system that allows parents several conveniences. Once a Mealpay
Plus account is set up for a student parents are able to view their child's account balance at no charge, view
their child's purchase history at no charge, and make credit card or debit card deposits into their child's
account, for a fee. For more information, go to https://www.mealpayplus.com
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Open Campus (limited)
Open Campus is a privilege available to juniors and seniors meeting the following requirements:
Pass
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classes
NO Suspensions within the
previous semester
NO Expulsions (during H.S.)
NO unpaid obligations (fines)
No more than
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semester that include any unexcused
absences (AU)
NO excessive tardies (3+) after lunch
“On track” to graduate with credits
Parent Permission
Open Campus Application and Expectations:
1. Complete the Open Campus Permission Form – Student & Parent/Guardian signatures by
deadline (approximately first three weeks of each semester).
2. Complete the Private Vehicle TO and FROM District Activities Form – Student &
Parent/Guardian signatures
3. Submit forms to Mrs. Covert for approval by Ms. Phillips
4. Mrs. Covert will notify students of Open Campus approval
5. Open Campus sticker placed on ASB Card by Mrs. Covert
6. Open Campus sticker must be shown when you leave campus.
7. Open Campus sticker good for one year unless student violates conditions of the Open
Campus agreement. In the event of a violation the student will lose Open Campus privileges
but may reapply the following semester.
Ways To Have Open Campus Privilege Revoked Include:
1. Late to class following lunch more than 3 times
2. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco violation while off campus during lunch
3. Littering in restaurants/community/campus during Open Campus
4. Behavior that results in a suspension
5. Failure to comply with other conditions of the Open Campus agreement.
Questions
For more information about the Open Campus policy please contact Mrs. Covert or Ms. Phillips.
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PARKING FOR CHS STUDENTS: 2012 – 2013
Purchasing Instructions
1. Make sure all fines and fees are paid. This must be done in order to be considered eligible
2. Complete the “CHS Vehicle Registration” form. Make sure it is signed by you and your
parent/guardian
3. Provide a copy of your valid driver’s license (copies will not be made at the school)
4. Provide a current copy of vehicle insurance (copies will not be made at the school)
5. Each vehicle the student will be parking on campus must be registered. Please have vehicle
information ready at the time of purchase (license plate number, make, model, color)
6. The parking fee is $40.00 with an ASB card or $55.00 without.
Please make checks payable to: “Cascade High School”
Note: Parking permits cannot be issued to students who do not have the required completed paperwork at
the time of purchase.
Parking Guidelines
Your parking permit (hanger) is to be positioned on the rear view mirror with the number clearly
visible from the front of the car.
• Even if you own a permit, your car will be ticketed if your permit is not clearly visible on the
rear-view mirror. Please do not leave your permit on the dashboard, floor, glove compartment,
seat, etc…
The sharing of a parking permit with another student or its use on a car that is not registered with
CHS is prohibited. Violations may result in forfeiture of your parking pass without refund for the
remainder of the school year.
Parking permits cannot be transferred or sold from one student to another. Violations may result in a
fine and loss of future permit eligibility.
Parking with the use of a “counterfeit” parking permit will result in a fine and school discipline up to,
and including, suspension and loss of future permit eligibility.
Thank you for not parking in staff, visitor, or handicap labeled parking spaces – you will be ticketed
and/or the car may need to be towed at your own expense.
Parking penalties will also apply for any car parked in a spot not registered with the ASB office,
not authorized by their permit, or for any car not parked within the lines of a single spot.
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Despite rare high-profile tragedies, children in the United States are safer in schools than outside of them.
Contributing to this is the emphasis on awareness and preparation for possible disasters and threats to
safety by all staff and students.
Lockdown Procedures
The purpose of a lockdown is to protect students and staff from an unwelcome intruder or out-of-control
member of our own student body.
Signal -- you’ll hear the following from an administrator over the intercom:
“This is a lock down. This is not a drill. Please lock your doors and follow the lock down
guidelines.”
Action -- when you hear the above announcement you will immediately need to:
• Get inside the nearest classroom.
• Lock your windows and door(s).
• Cover the window of your door. (Note: that is the only time the window should be covered.)
• Shut blinds and turn lights off.
• Students should sit against a wall or as much out of view as possible...and remain quiet. (The
idea is to become invisible. It should look and sound as though no one is in the room.)
• Students must silence cell phones, but they are allowed to text a brief message to parents
informing them of the lockdown and that they are safe.
• Once locked down, let no one in. Anyone that should enter will have a key.
• Do not allow anyone to leave your classroom – even if an alarm is sounded – until you have
received official approval to do so.
All Clear – you must remain in lockdown until the “all clear” is given as follows:
“This is administrator name. This is an all-clear. You are now released from lockdown…”
In case of a prolonged lockdown (in excess of an hour), communication will take place between the office
and classrooms. Having the teacher out of sight but where he or she can answer the phone or access email
will facilitate that communication.
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Evacuation Procedures
Preparation
1. Review the evacuation maps posted near the door of your classrooms.
2. Make sure you know the PLANNED route from each of your rooms to the field.
When the Evacuation Alarm sounds:
1. Teacher will instruct students to evacuate the room and will take emergency backpack and red
clipboard.
2. Teacher will clear the room and turn off the lights.
3. Teacher will lead students to designated evacuation location quickly according to the evacuation
route map detailed on the red clipboard.
4. Teacher will take written attendance of all students in classroom.
5. If there is an urgent need, the teacher will signal for support by holding up their red clipboard.
6. Students are to remain quiet during the entire event. A P.A. announcement will signal the end of
the evacuation or further instructions.
7. At the end of the evacuation, the staff will lead the students back to class.
Earthquakes
During a drill or actual earthquake students and staff should:
• Drop…to their knees under a table or desk with back towards any windows
• Cover ... their heads with an arm and/or clasp hands behind their neck
• Hold... onto one leg of a piece of furniture ... or brace themselves in a doorjamb
After the tremor of an actual quake has stopped:
1. An announcement will be made with known information about the earthquake.
2. When instructed to do so, students and staff will carefully evacuate the building according to the
evacuation procedures described above.
Wait for “All Clear” Signal: An evacuation will only end when you receive an “all clear” bell signal.
This will be followed up by an “all clear” P.A. announcement on the loudspeaker from Principal Woods
or Ros Resch.
Reminders:
• Always assemble with your current period class
• If an evacuation alarm sounds during passing time, students will assemble with the teacher from
the class they had previously attended.
• If an evacuation alarm sounds during lunch, students are to leave through the nearest exit and
proceed to their 4
th
period assembly location.
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SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
Assuming there is space available, schedule changes may only be made for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Need to take a required course for graduation
2. Inappropriate skill level/placement
3. Lack of prerequisite
4. Taken and received credit previously
5. Failed subject with the same teacher
6. Mechanical error
Schedule changes will not be made based on lunch, period, or teacher preferences. It is expected that if a
student has a conflict with a specific teacher, he/she needs to meet with the teacher/parent/administrator to
work out a solution to the conflict.
A student who withdraws from a class after the 10
th
day of the semester will receive a FAILING (F) grade
unless there is a documented medical reason, in which case the student will receive NO CREDIT (NC).
TEXTBOOK RETURN POLICY
With the district's implementation of the new textbook inventory system, schools are expected to ensure
that textbook inventories are maintained at a sufficient level that will provide every student access to a
textbook. To meet that goal Everett Public Schools have instituted a policy that:
Students have 6 months from the date when a book fine is submitted for the student to return the
book and receive a refund. After 6 months the school will be required to purchase a replacement
book and for that reason the book fine cannot be revoked or refunded even if the book is returned.
VISITORS
For the security of our students and staff, ALL visitors must check in at the Main Office to receive a visitors
pass which must be clearly worn while on campus. Non-authorized or identifiable visitors will be considered
trespassing, and the police will be notified.
To help maintain an educational environment, student visitors are NOT allowed on campus during school
hours. Adult visitors must check in with the main office for a visitor’s pass.
WAIVER REQUEST FOR CREDIT
For a student to receive consideration for any waiver to a graduation requirement for a non-PE* course:
1) The student must write a formal request of the waiver to the student’s counselor prior to the
start of his/her senior year.
2) The counselor will check to verify the courses that need to be completed for the student to
graduate. The counselor will also verify that there is not sufficient room in the student’s full-
day schedule for the course to be taken.
After the counselor considers these two factors the counselor will submit the student’s request to the
principal with the counselor’s recommendation. The principal will then consider the request and will
make the determination if the waiver will be granted. Students need to be aware that any change to their
senior schedule may impact the decision to grant the waiver to the graduation requirement.
*For a Physical Education (PE) waiver, students must apply for and complete the Everett Public Schools
“Alternative Program to Meet Physical Education Requirement.” Application packets and information
are available in the Main Office.
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It is the intent of the students and staff at Cascade High School to create a safe environment where learning is
built on trust and honors diversity. It is our belief that individuals have the right to be treated with respect and
dignity and have the responsibility to treat others in the same way. Any person or persons who act in such a way
as to initiate, advocate, or promote activities that threaten the safety or well-being of persons or property on or
near school grounds, or at any school sponsored event, or who disrupt the school environment, will be subject to
disciplinary action consistent with CHS and Everett School District disciplinary policies and regulations.
ARSON / FIREWORKS / INCENDIARY DEVICES
ARSON: Intentionally setting a fire will result in suspension or expulsion and law enforcement referral.
FIREWORKS and INCENDIARY DEVICES: The possession or use of fireworks or incendiary devices
(defined as any object that may cause a fire, including but not limited to lighters and matches) at school or
school functions is a violation and will result in school discipline up to expulsion.
BUS GUIDELINES
While riding buses to or from school, students shall observe all school rules, in addition to the following
specific rules affecting conduct and safety on buses. Denial of the privilege of riding the bus may result from
violation of any of these rules.
1. Students must obey the driver promptly and willingly.
2. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct must be observed.
3. Students are to assist in keeping the bus clean by keeping their waste paper off the floor. Students must also
refrain from throwing refuse out of windows.
4. No student shall open a bus window on the school bus without first getting permission from the driver
5. No student shall at any time extend his or her head, hands, or arms out of the windows whether the school
bus is in motion or standing still.
6. Students must have nothing in their possession that may cause injury to another, such as sticks, any type of
firearms, straps or pins extending from their clothing.
7. Students must see that their books and personal belongings are kept out of the aisles.
8. Students are to remain seated while the bus is in motion and are not to get on or off the bus until it has come
to a full stop.
9. Students must cross the highway only in front of the school bus.
10. Students must not stand or play in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
11. Students who have to walk some distance along the highway to the bus loading zone must walk on the left
side facing the oncoming traffic.
12. Each student may be assigned to a seat by the driver or school authorities.
13. No student may sit in the driver's seat, nor may any student sit to the left or to the right of the driver
interfering with him or her in any manner.
14. In the event of an actual emergency, emergency exit procedures, as established by the emergency exit drills,
will be followed.
15. Students are to refrain from eating on the school bus.
16. Prior to riding a bus that is different than the student’s designated route, a written note from a parent must
be submitted to the attendance office by lunch that day.
The driver should report all cases of disobedience to the proper school authorities. Students removed from a
bus for disciplinary reasons cannot ride any bus until given permission by school authorities.
CHEATING / PLAGIARISM / COMPLICITY / ALTERING RECORDS
Cheating is the intentional use of, or attempt to use, unauthorized material, information, or study aids in
any academic activity to gain advantage. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, communicating
improperly with others, especially other students, during tests or the preparation of assignments for
classes; copying from books, notes or other sources during a test when this is not permitted; copying from
another student's work (reports, laboratory work, computer programs, files, etc.); making improper use of
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calculators or other devices during a test; illegitimately procuring or using copies of current examinations;
allowing a substitute to take an examination or write a paper for oneself.
Plagiarism is knowingly representing the work of another as one's own, without proper
acknowledgment of the source. The only exceptions to the requirement that sources be acknowledged
occur when the information, ideas, etc., are common knowledge. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited
to, submitting as one's own work the work of a "ghost writer" or work obtained from a commercial
writing service; quoting directly or paraphrasing closely from a source without giving proper credit; using
figures, graphs, charts, or other such material without identifying the sources. A teacher who suspects
plagiarism will ask the student to supply the source material. The student will be allowed 48 hours to
gather his/her sources.
Complicity in academic dishonesty A student is guilty of complicity in academic dishonesty if he
or she intentionally or knowingly helps or attempts to help another or others to commit an act of academic
dishonesty of any of the types defined above. Complicity in academic dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, knowingly allowing another to copy from one's paper during an examination or test;
distributing test questions before the time scheduled for the test; collaborating on academic projects when
students are expected to work independently; taking a test for another student; or signing a false name on
a piece of academic work.
Disciplinary consequences for cheating / plagiarism / complicity
The assignment/test will be given a score of zero (0). If a student has a second offense in any class for
the remainder of the student's high school experience at Cascade, the student will receive consequences
which may include loss of credit during the semester of the second offense. Subsequent offenses in any
other classes will be grounds for loss of credit in the respective class(es) and will also incur disciplinary
action up to expulsion.
Altering records includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized manipulation of a grade in a teacher’s
gradebook in written or electronic form, unauthorized changes in attendance records, and unauthorized
modifications to signed academic documentation.
Disciplinary consequences for altering records can include automatic loss of credit for the respective
class and/or disciplinary action up to expulsion depending on the type and extensiveness of the offense.
This applies to students directly involved in altering records as well as students who had knowledge of,
and benefited from, the alterations.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
I. Sale, delivery, or distribution of a controlled substance/alcohol will be grounds for expulsion.
II. Possession or use of a controlled substance or drug-related paraphernalia, being under the influence of
and/or using marijuana, alcohol, and/or other controlled substance not at the direction of a physician, will
be grounds for initiation of one or more of the following consequences:
A. First Offense
Long-term suspension of 45 days (possible expulsion for extreme offenses), law enforcement
referral. This may be reduced to a 10-day suspension (with the remaining 35 days held in
abeyance) if the student participates in a Youth Drug/Alcohol Assessment and Treatment
program and follows through with all recommendations. The initial assessment must take place
within 10 days of the offense. If the student does not satisfactorily complete the program, the
remaining 35 days of suspension will be reinstated.
B. Subsequent Offenses - Long-term suspension or expulsion, referral to law enforcement agency.
DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Students who carry onto or who possess on school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of
facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools any firearms, knives, other dangerous
weapons, nun-chu-ka sticks, throwing stars, air guns, or other projectiles shall be subject to expulsion.
Students who with malice display what appears to be a firearm shall be subject to suspension or expulsion
of up to one (1) year. Students carrying or possessing an actual firearm shall be expelled for a period of
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not less than one (1) year. Possession and/or use of light or laser pens by students at school or on school
buses could be considered a weapon and are prohibited.
Law enforcement agencies will be contacted in all cases involving dangerous weapons.
DRESS CODE
Students’ clothing (including hats) must be respectful, free of intimidation, and considerate of health and
safety issues. Clothing is considered inappropriate when it displays profanity, violence, alcohol, drugs,
tobacco, or is of a sexual nature, etc. Undergarments are not to be exposed. Gang related clothing and
accessories are prohibited. Bandanas and long chains off the belt and/or waist are prohibited. Bare feet are
not permissible in the building at any time.
Student dress will be regulated to preserve a beneficial learning environment and to assure the safety and
well-being of all students. Dress which presents a health or safety hazard, damages school property, or
which creates a material and substantial disruption of the educational process is prohibited as per Everett
Public Schools policy 3224.
Students will wear appropriate school attire, including shoes. Appropriate attire shall exclude any type of
dress or manner of grooming which school officials reasonably believe would disrupt or interfere with the
school environment, activities and/or educational process. School officials will work with students,
parents, and teachers to communicate descriptions of dress considered disruptive to the educational
process. The following are not permitted:
1. Attire that shows or displays undergarments; inadequately covers chest/breasts, midriff, buttocks
or thighs; display obscene, sexual, drug, alcohol, or tobacco related messages; or displays gang-
related symbolism.
2. Any clothing that would create, in fact, an atmosphere in which a student, staff member, or other
person’s well being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture or threat
of violence.
These standards will be applied in a consistent and nondiscriminatory manner. Students who violate
these standards will be subject to progressive discipline. Any student, parent or guardian who is
aggrieved by corrective action or discipline for dress code violations may appeal according to procedures
in the Student Rights and Responsibilities policy 3200.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
Personal electronic communication devices (ECD’s) include, but are not limited to, smartphones, tablets,
slates, notebooks, laptops, personal computers, cell phones, iPods and other similar electronic devices.
While these items may be approved for educational use in very specific circumstances, please be aware
that these are high theft items and can often create distractions to the learning environment.
Personal electronic communication devices have the potential of being used to enhance
learning. Staff members will inform students when these opportunities are appropriate.
ECD’s are not allowed to be used by students during class time unless students are otherwise
notified by teacher.
A. If a student chooses to use a personal electronic device without teacher approval or if its use creates
a distraction to the learning environment, the following intervention will be followed:
• First Violation
Student will be sent to the office to turn in the electronic device – it will be returned to the student
at the end of the school day.
• Second Violation
Student will be sent to the office to turn in the electronic device – it will be returned to a parent or
guardian at their convenience.
• Third or Subsequent Violation
Student will be sent to the office to turn in the electronic device – it will be returned to a parent or
guardian at their convenience. Student may receive a Wednesday School detention or suspension.
B. Use of ECD’s during state, district, or classroom testing is strictly prohibited!
C. Use of cell phones with cameras in restrooms and locker rooms is prohibited and will result in
disciplinary consequences up to expulsion.
D. Refusal to cooperate: Because of the distractions to the learning environment and/or issues related
to safety, refusal to cooperate with the request of a teacher or staff member with respect to the Electronic
Device policy will result in a Wednesday School detention or suspension (depending on prior
interventions). Students will be sent to the appropriate administrator.
E. Calls from family members: Emergency-related and other important calls should be made to the
Main Office at (425) 385-6000. The student will be notified by the main office.
F. Accommodations: Some students have accommodations that specify the use of electronic
communication devices as part of their IEP or 504 plans. These accommodations will be honored.
FALSE ALARMS
Pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code Section 13.203, false alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted
or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. Under the law, false alarms are
misdemeanors subject to a fine of up to $250. Such action or involvement by a student will result in a
suspension of up to 90 days from school. Return to school may be contingent on a satisfactory conference
with the Fire Marshall. Bomb threats are considered felonies.
FIGHTING / Assault
A student shall not intentionally cause or attempt to cause physical injury or behave in such a way as could
reasonably cause physical injury to any person. Any student involved in fighting, inciting or promoting
fighting shall be subject to disciplinary action. Fighting will be defined as a verbal or physical altercation
between students causing a disruption of the educational process. Fights are cumulative throughout a
student’s high school years. Assault/fighting may constitute a crime and legal authorities may be notified.
Students will be suspended for fighting (length depending on level of participation and severity) and may be
expelled for a serious assault. If a student video records a fight at school, it must be immediately turned
over to assist school security or administration to avoid disciplinary consequences for “promoting fighting.”
FORGERY
The illegal production of something, something counterfeit, forged, or fraudulent; i.e., signing someone
else’s name (teacher, parent, etc.) without authorization (RCW 9A.60.010; 9A.56.010(3); 9A.60.020);
duplicating identification symbols (parking passes, ASB/ID cards).
Consequences depend on extent of violation up to short-term suspension.
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GANG SYMBOLISM
Student behavior, dress, signing or symbolism intended to represent gang affiliation will not be tolerated
on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. Graffiti and artwork on notebooks, backpacks, etc. are
included in this policy. Violation of this policy may result in discipline, suspension, or expulsion. The
School District works with the Everett Police Department to determine what is gang related.
HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / COERCION / BULLYING
It is the policy of Everett School District to maintain a safe, respectful and secure learning environment
for all students that is free from harassment, intimidation and bullying. Harassment, intimidation and
bullying of students by other students, staff members, volunteers, parents or guardians are prohibited.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intentional written, verbal or physical act, including but
not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation or mental, sensory, or physical disability, or “other distinguishing
characteristics,” when the intentional electronic, written, verbal, nonverbal, or physical act:
• Is unwelcome; or
• Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or
• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or
• Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational
environment; or
• Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms, including but not limited to, slurs, rumors,
name calling, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures,
hazing, physical attacks, threats, or other electronic, written, verbal and nonverbal, or physical
actions.
A. First Offense
Review of policy (warning), possible short-term suspension, and referral to law enforcement agency.
B. Subsequent Offenses
Short- or long-term suspension or expulsion, referral to law enforcement agency.
Cascade High School and the Everett School District will take all complaints or harassment, intimidation
and bullying seriously and will in a timely manner address all such complaints. Staff members are
expected to intervene in school-related harassment, intimidation and bullying and report situations which
may require additional intervention.
Students and volunteers are encouraged to report school-related harassment, intimidation and bullying of
which they have knowledge. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to harassment,
intimidation or bullying in the educational environment is encouraged to bring his or her complaint to the
immediate attention of a teacher, counselor, or administrator for assistance in resolving the matter.
An incident report form may be filed anonymously, confidentially, or the individual may choose to
disclose his or her identity (non-confidential). No disciplinary action will be taken against an alleged
perpetrator based solely on an anonymous or confidential report. Confidential reports will be used in
investigations that may result in disciplinary consequences for the perpetrator; information from these
reports will be restricted to only those with a need to know, both during and after the investigation.
Retaliation against those who report or participate in an investigation of harassment, intimidation, and
bullying is prohibited and will result in appropriate discipline. Knowingly reporting false allegations of
harassment, intimidation, and bullying is also prohibited. Students and employees will not be disciplined
for making a report in good faith. However, persons found to knowingly report or corroborate false
allegations will be subject to appropriate discipline.
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IDENTIFICATION
Students must carry their student ID/ASB card with them at all times when at school or school sponsored
events. All students must, upon request, accurately identify themselves to proper school authorities
(including teachers, substitute teachers, administrators, para-professional educators, librarians, custodians,
food service workers, bus drivers, and other Everett Public Schools personnel). When requesting a
student’s identity, a staff member will first identify him/herself and state their title. For reasons of overall
school building safety, refusing to accurately identify oneself to a school authority shall result in
short-term suspension.
INDECENT SPEECH / EXPRESSION
The use of any gesture, innuendo, speech, or other expression that is deemed lewd, vulgar, indecent, or
obscene while at school or at a school-sponsored event is not protected under the 1
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Amendment and
will be subjected to progressive discipline cumulative on a one-year basis.
OFF-CAMPUS VIOLATIONS
Any person or persons who act in such a way as to initiate, advocate, or promote activities that threaten
the safety or well-being of persons or property in close proximity of school grounds, or at any school
sponsored event at another school or venue, or by the nature of the off-campus behavior causes
subsequent disruption of the school environment, will be subject to disciplinary action consistent with
CHS and Everett School District disciplinary policies and regulations. This includes CHS athletic events
taking place at other schools, off-site school dances or field trips, at district bus stops, or while on district
buses/vans or other transpiration.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Because they are a source of distractions and can be embarrassing or offensive to others, prolonged or
intimate embraces are not appropriate on campus. Our actions at school need to support our culture of
promoting personal pride and respect for others. So, please…no canoodling!
SALE OF ITEMS AT SCHOOL
The only sales allowed at school are for purposes specifically authorized by ASB and/or the CHS
administration. Selling items at school without school or district sponsorship is prohibited and may be
cause for disciplinary consequences up to, and including, suspension or expulsion.
TECHNOLOGY
1. Parental approval is required for students to have access to the Internet and e-mail. In the absence of
specific consent, the school will assume that access is permitted. Parents may update this status at any
time by contacting the Records Secretary for the necessary paperwork for parent and student
signatures.
2. Students using the Internet are held accountable to Everett Public Schools technology guidelines. The
Internet is to be used for school appropriate research only (for more information, refer to Technology
Policy 3245 and Procedure 3245P in the district Student Responsibilities and Rights handbook).
3. Files saved on the server should not include games, applications, or music files unless specifically
needed for a class. Students will have accounts locked and be referred to an administrator for abuse of
the school network or server.
4. Students may use email applications such as Yahoo or Hotmail provided it meets with the instructor’s
approval and is school appropriate.
• Any student using the internet without authorization or for purposes not authorized by the
classroom teacher will be subject to discipline up to short-term suspension and/or loss of
computer/network access privileges.
• Any student copying or downloading non-school authorized games, videos, music files, or
applications to an Everett Public Schools computer or account will be subject discipline up to short-term
suspension and/or loss of computer/network access privileges.
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THEFT
The act or instance of stealing Everett Public Schools property or stealing personal property at school or
at a school-related event.
Disciplinary consequences depend on extent and monetary value; examples of consequences may include:
A. First Offense
Short-term suspension (3-5 days) and referral to law enforcement agency.
B. Second Offense
Short-term suspension (10 days) and referral to law enforcement agency.
C. Subsequent Offenses
Long-term suspension or expulsion and referral to law enforcement agency.
TOBACCO USE OR POSSESSION
The Everett School District promotes and maintains a smoke-free environment. Therefore, students are
prohibited from using tobacco products or having tobacco in possession at any time during the school day
or at any school-sponsored activities. Before and after school, students are not to use tobacco products in
close proximity to school grounds. Violations of tobacco regulations are cumulative on a one-year basis.
Violations will result in the following actions:
A. First Offense
Wednesday School. Parent/guardian will be notified. Documentation with the School Resource Officer
may occur.
B. Second Offense
One day suspension. Parent/guardian will be notified. Documentation with School Resource Officer may
occur.
C. Third & Subsequent Offenses
Suspension from school will increase by three days above what was administered for the previous
offense. Continued violations will result in consequences up to and including a long-term suspension
from school consisting of up to ninety (90) school days with the possible loss of credit for that current
semester. Documentation with School Resource Officer may occur.
VANDALISM
Intentional damages to school district property or property of others. Consequences depend on extent of
violation up to expulsion and referral to law enforcement agency, and will typically include financial or
service restitution. Restitution includes, but is not limited to, necessary parts and labor costs to repair or
replace property, electronic equipment, computers, or networks.
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ONLINE STUDENT INFORMATION -- LMS
Student information is available online through a password-protected learning management system
(LMS). Features include access to student grades, class progress reports, attendance, unofficial
transcript information, and standardized test scores (including HSPE and EOC scores).
LMS replaces several older, outdated systems, and offers more information in an easy-to-use format that
is the “go to” place for everything—attendance, assignments, assessments, grades, and a curriculum
library (coming later).
Shortly after the start of the school year, parents will be mailed an information sheet with their own
personal log-in information. Students will be provided their own log-in information at school. More
information will be provided as the LMS system continues to expand over time.
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There are several hotlines available to CHS students and parents:
24-Hour Information Line .......................... (425) 385-6011
• Updated monthly or more often as needed
• Attendance, Activities/Sports, Directions to CHS, Early Dismissal/School Closures
Cascade Tip Line ........................................ (425) 385-6019
• To report information of drug/alcohol use or distribution at school or school-sponsored events
• To request information regarding drug/alcohol intervention services at CHS
• To report safety information regarding threats, fights, or dangerous situations
• Callers may remain anonymous or they may leave their contact information for a follow-up
conversation
Everett Public Schools Safety Hotline ......... (425) 385-5050
• To discuss a concern about safety in Everett Public Schools
• To report a possible threat to safety at CHS
• Those who call may remain anonymous
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To view schedules and scores for all our athletic teams, please visit the CHS
website at http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/cascade, then select “Athletics” from
the main menu, and then select “Schedules and Scores.”
You may view all Cascade or other Wesco schedules, scores, and standings
by visiting www.wescoathletics.com.
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Each semester class completed with a passing grade equals a one-half (0.5) credit.
Students must carry 6 subjects per semester or have permission of the principal for modification.
A. Culminating exhibition: Students will be required to document, demonstrate, and defend a body of
significant, rigorous work that is aligned with district learning standards. Cascade will determine
appropriate procedures which include time lines and criteria for this requirement. The criteria for
judging quality will be made public to students and parents before work on the culminating exhibition
is initiated.
B. Meet Standard on any required High School Proficiency Exams (HPSE) and End of Course assessments
(see next page for more details).
C. Students who meet the Washington State History requirement in middle school do not need to take
Washington State History in high school. College bound students will need to meet college entrance
requirements for Social Studies credit.
D. Up to 1.0 of the Physical Education credit may be met by participating in directed athletics, marching
band or NJROTC (taken at EHS).
E. Graduation requirements may be modified per Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for special needs
students.
“GET OUT” “GET IN”
Required Course of Study High School Graduation 4-Year College Entrance
Requirements Requirements
(Recommended for Community College)
Subject Credits Credits
English 3.5 4.0
Mathematics 3.0 3.0 or more
Science* 2.0 2.0 or more*
World History 1.0 1.0
U.S. History 1.0 1.0
Government 0.5 0.5
Social Studies Elective N/A 0.5
Career & Technical Education 1.0 1.0
Physical Education 1.5 1.5
Health 0.5 0.5
Fine Arts 1.0 1.0
Electives** 6.5 3.5 or more
Senior Seminar or Content CE class 0.5 0.5
World Languages _N/A__ 2.0 or more
Total Credits 22.0 22.0 or more
A WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY CLASS MUST BE PASSED either in middle school or high school
to meet graduation requirements.
*Some colleges will require Chemistry or Physics.
**Only a 1.0 elective credit within the 22 required may be earned as a TA or Office Assistant.
One semester of TA/OA equals a 0.5 credit.
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State Tests or Approved Alternatives
Our state graduation requirements are designed to ensure students have a solid foundation of reading,
writing, math and science skills, no matter the path they choose after high school.
To be eligible to graduate in Washington, high school students must: pass specific state exams, earn all
required state and local credits, and successfully complete a high school and beyond plan and a
culminating project. The state testing requirements are as follows:
Math
Class of 2013 and 2014: Students can meet the math graduation requirement by:
• Passing one math end-of-course exam (algebra 1 or geometry), or their
integrated math equivalents OR
• Submitting scores on the math ACT or math SAT (to be determined by summer 2012), or
3 or higher on calculus or statistics Advanced Placement course exams OR
• Submitting a GPA comparison (this is not considered a math assessment, and students
must still take a legislatively approved math assessment) OR
• Submitting a successful math Collection of Evidence
Class of 2015 and beyond: Students can meet the math graduation requirement by:
• Passing two math end-of-course exams (algebra 1 and geometry), or their
integrated math equivalents OR
• Submitting scores on the math ACT or math SAT (to be determined by summer 2012), or
3 or higher on calculus or statistics Advanced Placement course exams OR
• Submitting a GPA comparison (this is not considered a math assessment, and students
must still take a legislatively approved math assessment) OR
• Submitting a successful math Collection of Evidence
Science
Through the Class of 2014: Passing a state science exam (WASL/HSPE/EOC) is not required
for high school graduation.
Class of 2015 and beyond: Beginning with the Class of 2015, students must pass a biology
end-of-course exam, which debuts in spring 2012.
Reading & Writing
Class of 2013 and beyond: Students can meet reading and writing graduation requirement by:
• Passing the reading and writing high school HSPE
OR
• Passing a state-approved alternative, also known as CAA Option
For more information: Visit www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements
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