Grizzly Student Handbook

The mission of the Glacier Peak High School Counseling Team is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program to meet the academic, social/emotional, and college/career needs of all students. Counselors are certificated professionals with a master’s degree in School Counseling and Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification. Counselors advocate for and support students throughout their high school career and help students prepare for their post-secondary plans.

GP Counselors

Sam Roberson- A-Del
Amanda Hansen- Dem-I
Kari Windkler- J-Mi
Ben Chertok- Mo-Shin
Danielle McHugh- Ship-Z

Counseling Office Support Staff

Ruthie Nicholson- Counseling office assistant
Cecilia Goritsas- Registrar and records
James Elzie- Mental health therapist
Heidi Scott- Mental health therapist

Who's Who in the Glacier Peak Counseling Center?

Please see the Counseling Center webpages for:

• Counseling Services
• How to meet with your counselor
• Schedule Change Policy
• Transcript information

Glacier Peak High School Counseling Center

 

College and Career Center Services

The College and Career Center offers support in the following areas:

• College Planning and Research 
• Assistance with the Scholarship Search
• College visits
• Career exploration and apprenticeships
• Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center information
• Job board postings
• Summer enrichment and internship postings

college and career center

Student Support Advocate (SSA)

The Student Support Advocate offers support in the following areas:

• Homelessness/McKinney Vento
• Substance use support
• State health insurance information
• Documentation support (ID, birth certificate, social security)
• Low-income barriers
• LGBTQAI+ resources
• Free/reduced lunch applications and Snohomish Food Bank

Student Support Advocate

Students can request transcripts through Cecilia Goritsas, the GP Registrar or online at www.sno.wednet.edu/gphs/transcripts.

Students must meet all district (policy 2410) and Washington State graduation requirements, including earning 24 credits, completing a High School and Beyond Plan, satisfying a Graduation Pathway, and meeting additional district requirements (Washington State History and 8 hours of senior-year community service). The policy also notes that the graduation requirements in effect when a student enters ninth grade remain in effect through graduation.

Graduation Requirements

As students, life gets busy, we can get overcommitted and find ourselves falling behind in our homework, grades, or may generally feel overwhelmed with school.  If you find yourself in a place of needing assistance and not sure where to start, the following is a list of ideas and resources available to you to help in your success as a GP student.

• Email or contact your teacher—Staying in communication with your teachers is a great way to stay on track
• Write out your small and large academic goals you want to achieve.  For example:  no missing assignments this quarter; study 10 minutes a day, or get an A in geometry
• Take time to learn how to be an organized learner 
• Check Skyward often for your current grades and missing assignments
• Use an academic planner/calendar (digital or paper) to keep track of important due dates & goals
• Find a friend to study together
• Make a plan for how you will spend your Grizzly period (time to get support from a teacher)
• If retakes are available, take the opportunity and do it!
• Visit PM at the Peak and use it as a designated day to stay caught up on homework or get help on difficult homework
• Utilize the Library Media Center and LMC web links to find the help you need.  Open Monday—Thursday 7 am– 3:00 pm and Fridays 7 am—1 pm 

Remember:  We are all here to help YOU succeed.  Reach out to an adult at GP!

Good attendance at school is very important, and the Snohomish School District encourages all students to be in school every day, except in cases when they are ill or have a personal emergency. In accordance with state law (known as the ‘Becca Bill’), our district has policies which specifically define acceptable absences and the procedures that principals will follow regarding student absences. Please see the School Attendance form for additional information.

Washington State Law requires all parents to have their children enrolled and attending school full time in the district in which they reside. Washington State Law requires us to schedule a conference with the parents of any child with two unexcused absences in a month. After the third unexcused absence in a year, we are required to meet with you and establish an agreement for attendance. At the seventh unexcused absence in a month or the tenth unexcused absence in the school year, we may be required to file a truancy petition. A student whose absenteeism exceeds what is acceptable within the guidelines of the policy will lose academic credit.

Parents/guardians should contact their child’s school when he or she will not be in school. After an absence, students should bring a written and signed absence note to the office or teacher when returning to school.

Students who will be absent from school for an extended period of time for any reason should complete the Pre-Arranged Absence Form and make arrangements with their teacher(s) in advance.

Every day counts- Attendance matters

• Students learn best when they are present and engaged in class.
• Missing school, even for excused reasons, can affect academic progress, classroom participation, and social connections.
• Students who miss 10% or more of the school year are considered chronically absent and are at greater risk of falling behind academically.

Plan ahead for extended absences - Pre-Arranged Absence Request Form

• Families should communicate with their school as early as possible when planning an absence of more than three (3) consecutive school days.
• A Pre-Arranged Absence Request Form is required and must be submitted for administrative review. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/attendancematters to download the form. Note: These forms should be completed and returned to your child's school at least one week before the planned absence, whenever possible. This gives the school time to review the request and communicate next steps.
• Approval is based on district policy and attendance requirements.
• Before scheduling an extended absence, contact your school office, review district attendance procedures, and submit the required Pre-Arranged Absence Request Form. Working together helps ensure students remain connected to their learning and on track for success.
• Understand academic expectations
• Students are responsible for completing missed assignments and coursework.
• Teachers are not required to provide assignments before an absence occurs.
• Extended absences may affect classroom instruction, participation, assessments, and learning opportunities that cannot be fully replicated outside the classroom.

We are partners in student success.

• Schools are committed to supporting student attendance and academic achievement.
• Families are encouraged to contact their school if attendance challenges arise.
• Additional attendance plans or interventions may be required when absences contribute to chronic absenteeism.

Did you know?

• Attending school on-time, all day, every day will give your child the best chance of graduating from high school.
• Starting in kindergarten, missing on average just two days a month, whether excused or unexcused, makes it more likely that your child will not meet academic standards in math and reading by third grade.
• By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
• Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other potentially serious difficulty.
• By 9th grade, regular attendance is a better predictor of high school graduation rates than 8^th grade test scores.

For more information, see the forms in the back of this annual calendar/handbook or visit www.sno.wednet.edu/everydaycounts

Absence Definition

A student who misses ten or more minutes of a class is considered absent. The following description of absence apply:

Excused Absences: illness, health condition, medical appointment, family emergency, religious or cultural purpose, court or judicial proceeding, post-secondary or technical school program visit, scholarship interview, and search and rescue activities.  In addition, absences related to homelessness, deployment of a guardian, disciplinary consequences, safety concern, migrant status, and other activities with prior administrative approval.

Unexcused Absences: skipping, truancy (off campus without permission), staying home to complete homework, leaving campus for lunch or when a student fails to submit a note, verification through Family Access or parent phone call within 48 hours of returning from an absence.

School-related Absences: in-school appointments and meetings, field trips, athletic trips, and suspensions.  Student must obtain a field trip form from their teachers or advisor for planned extended school-related absences, and they must have their form signed by their parent prior to departure.

Tardies

Punctuality is a learned skill that will serve our students well as they strive for success. Our schoolwide expectation is for students to arrive on time to each class they attend. Accordingly, the behavior of being tardy has an adverse effect on the classroom environment and student learning.  Students who accumulate multiple tardies will be subject to progressive discipline.  Discipline may include conference with student, parent contact, lunch detention, and/or administrative referral.

Excusing Absences

Parents and Guardians may excuse students in the following ways:

• Logging into Family Access (Skyward)
• 24-hour attendance line at 360-563-7505 or email gph-attendance@sno.wednet.edu 
• Sending a written note

All absences must be excused within 2 school days, or it will remain unexcused.  Students who are 18 years or older can seek information from the Attendance Office about excusing themselves from school.

Pre-Arranged Absences/Early Dismissal

If a student needs to leave campus early during the school day, they must check out through the Attendance Office before leaving school grounds.  Phone or note approval from a parent or guardian (preferably before school) is required before the student is issued a pass to leave.  Students who leave campus without signing through the Attendance Office or without approval will be considered truant and subject to disciplinary action.  Before scheduling an extended absence, contact your school office, review district attendance procedures, and submit the required Pre-Arranged Absence Request Form. Working together helps ensure students remain connected to their learning and on track for success.

Attendance Office

Students are expected to follow all School Board policies, district procedures, school rules, and the lawful directions of district staff. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including corrective action, detention, exclusion, suspension, expulsion, or denial of attendance, consistent with Board Policy 3241 and applicable law. Whenever appropriate, discipline will be progressive in nature; however, the District is not required to use every level of discipline before imposing a more significant consequence. Exceptional misconduct or situations in which a student's presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to others, an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption to the educational process, or an immediate and continuing threat to the student's own safety may result in denial of attendance or other appropriate disciplinary action. Students and families are entitled to due process throughout the disciplinary process, including notice of disciplinary actions and the opportunity to appeal as provided by law and District policy.

Purpose

• Supporting students in meeting behavioral expectations, including providing for early involvement of parents/guardians;
• Administering discipline in ways that respond to the needs and strengths of students and keep students in the classroom to the maximum extent possible;
• Promoting fairness and equity in the administration of discipline;
• Providing a safe environment for all students and for district employees.

Behavioral Violations

In accordance with the other provisions in school board procedure 3241, the types of behavioral violations for which the district may administer a short-term or in-school suspension include the following categories of behaviors, among other behavioral violations, including those set forth in RCW 28A.600.015(6)(a)-(d):

Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, forgery, or unauthorized disclosure of examinations or assignments;

• Arson or attempted arson;
• Assault, physical aggression, or battery;
• Being under the influence of, possessing, using, selling, distributing, or delivering alcohol, controlled substances, cannabis, mind-altering substances, drug paraphernalia, or other prohibited substances;
• Bomb threats, false alarms, or making false reports that disrupt school operations;
• Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation, hazing, discrimination, or retaliation;
• Conduct which knowingly creates a disturbance, including but not limited to: occupying a school building or school grounds in order to deprive others of its use; blocking the entrance or exit of any school building or room in order to deprive others of passing through; preventing students from attending a class or school activity; blocking normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a school campus; interfering seriously with the conduct of any class or activity;
• Criminal conduct occurring on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or otherwise impacting the school environment;
• Defamation, false accusations, or knowingly making false statements that undermine the health, safety, or security of students, staff, or the school community;
• Destruction of, defacement of, or vandalism to school or personal property;
• Disruptive behavior that materially and substantially interferes with the educational process, including classroom disruption, disorderly conduct, or inciting others to disrupt school activities;
• Dress or appearance that violates the District's student dress policy;
• Endangering the health, safety, or welfare of oneself or others;
• Extortion, blackmail, coercion, intimidation, or attempted extortion;
• Failure to comply with the directions of school staff, insubordination, or refusal to cease prohibited behavior;
• Fighting, including instigating, encouraging, promoting, recording, escalating, or failing to leave the scene of a fight;
• Gang-related activity or displaying gang-affiliated symbols, clothing, or behaviors prohibited by District policy;
• Gambling or wagering;
• Inappropriate use of technology, district networks, artificial intelligence, electronic devices, or social media in violation of District policy or the Student Acceptable Use Agreement;
• Lewd, obscene, or indecent conduct, language, materials, or gestures;
• Lying, forgery, falsification of records, or misuse of school documents;
• Making false statements or accusations that undermine the health, safety and security of the community;
• Misconduct on school buses or district transportation;
• Possession, use, sale, or distribution of tobacco products, nicotine products, vapor products, electronic smoking devices, non-prescribed inhalers, or other nicotine delivery systems prohibited by law or District policy;
• Sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, or other unwelcome sexual conduct;
• Theft, possession of stolen property, robbery, or attempted theft;
• Threats, intimidation, or acts of violence toward students, staff, or others, including threats to kill or cause bodily harm;
• Trespassing or remaining on school property without authorization or after being directed to leave;
• Verbal abuse, abusive language, profanity directed toward others, or discriminatory or hate-based speech;
• Violation of the terms or conditions of disciplinary action, including suspension, exclusion, denial of attendance, behavioral agreements, or safety plans;
• Use of motor vehicles on school property in a manner that jeopardizes safety or disrupts school operations;
• Use, possession, sale or delivery of tobacco substances including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking/vapor devices and vapor products, nonprescribed inhalers, nicotine delivery devices or chemicals that are not FDA approved to help people quit using tobacco, devices that produce the same flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances and any other smoking equipment, device, material or innovation;
• Use, possession, transfer, or distribution of weapons, look-alike weapons, knives, explosives, incendiary devices, or other dangerous objects prohibited by law or District policy; and
• Any other behavior that violates District policy, school rules, or substantially disrupts the educational process or compromises the safety, security, or rights of others.

This list does not reflect all types of behavioral violations for which the district may administer discipline. The district is not required to administer a short-term or in-school suspension for the above behavioral violations and may administer appropriate discipline as allowed in this procedure after consideration of the individual circumstances involved.

Gun Free Schools (RCW 9.41.280)  

If a student brings a gun to school the following applies: 

• Expulsion is mandatory for anyone possessing firearms at school, on school grounds, in school provided transportation, or at school events. 
• Chief school officer may modify one year expulsion requirement
• Law enforcement must be notified
• Parent/guardian must be notified
• Parents have the right to appeal

At GPHS, students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity by completing their work honestly and responsibly. This means all submitted work must reflect the student's own effort and ideas unless properly credited to others. Cheating, plagiarism, or any form of dishonesty is not acceptable, and the GPHS faculty will actively uphold and reinforce these standards to protect the integrity of the learning environment.

Cheating Defined

According to the Funk and Wagnalls’ Standard Dictionary of the English Language, to cheat is, “to deceive and act dishonestly.” Cheating includes, but is not limited to:

• Obtaining test or quiz materials prior to assessment without instructor’s knowledge.
• Inappropriate use of graphing calculators, programmable watches, cell phones, and other computer or electronic devices.
• Sharing student work that should be individually/independently produced.
• Using crib notes during test situations.
• Substituting another source, such as Cliff Notes, in place of completing an assignment.
• Discussing information about a quiz or test with students who have not completed the assessment.
• Submitting AI as your own work.

Plagiarism Defined

According to Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language, to plagiarize is “to steal or purloin and pass off as one’s own the ideas, words, artistic productions of another; to use without due credit the ideas, expressions, or productions of another.” Plagiarism can be viewed as a continuum. At one end is the use of a few phrases or lines of text without citation or with incorrect citation. More serious actions could include use of multiple paragraphs of someone else’s work—whether a published work or that of a peer—the use of significant portions of text without citation, or with incorrect citation, or use of copyrighted graphics without permission or proper citation. More serious than that would be submitting someone else’s work, in its entirety, as the student’s own. Repeat violations will be viewed as exceptional misconduct. Students with questions on proper citations should seek assistance from their teacher or librarian. It is the responsibility of the student to follow proper APA (American Psychological Association) guidelines and ask for help when needed. Plagiarism is cheating.

By School Board Policy, GPHS is a closed campus. Students are to remain on campus from time of arrival until the close of the school day. Students are not allowed to leave campus for reasons described in the “Unexcused Absences” section previously mentioned. Violation of this policy will result in progressive discipline. Students are not allowed to have food delivered to the school.

Dances are intended for Glacier Peak High School students. All students must show school identification to attend dances. Those attending dances are expected to follow the school dress code and to dance appropriately. No inappropriate dancing, including grinding, is allowed. Students unclear of the definition of “grinding” are responsible to ask for clarification prior to entering a dance. Anyone in violation of these expectations will be removed from the dance without warning or refund. GPHS will not be responsible for students leaving a dance early. Once a student exits a dance the student may not return.

Permission may be obtained for guests to attend designated dances. The appropriate paperwork must be completed and submitted by the announced deadline in order for an administrator to review and approve or deny requests for guest passes. Students are not permitted to bring middle school students or guests 21 years of age or older. Any alcohol/drug related involvement or other infractions of school rules at dances will result in school discipline and police notification. Remember that guests will be held to the same expectations as GPHS students.

GPHS will practice emergency drills regularly. In the event of an evacuation due to fire, earthquake, or other emergency, students are to find their emergency evacuation destination on the football field. Remember to stay calm and quiet so that everyone can hear instructions from the person in charge of the emergency.

Skyward Qmlativ provides students and parents access to a variety of student information, such as attendance, grades, food service balance and history, and student and family demographics. Parents and students have different logins and passwords with a different level of access to this information. Students are encouraged to use Family Access to monitor their grades and attendance. Parents may request their personal login and password information by emailing the school registrar.

Skyward Qmlativ

Students who have teacher permission to leave the classroom for any reason, including restroom, library, and nurse’s clinic, are to have a hall pass. All students will display appropriate hall pass given by teacher. Only one student will be allowed to leave class at a time. Students are to use the restroom nearest to their classroom. TAs are expected to display a TA badge while out of the classroom on an assigned task.

Student guests (including alumni) are not allowed on campus during the school day. Guest speakers for classes must check in at the Main Office before proceeding to the classroom.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 report cards will be distributed mailed to the homes of students within two week of the end of the semester.

All letter grades except for F earn credit towards graduation. G.P.A. points will be assigned as follows:

• The following grades earn credit, but do not impact the GPA: P (Pass) and S (Satisfactory).
• The following grades do not earn credit and do not impact the GPA: NC (No credit) and U (Unsatisfactory).

Grade	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-	D+	D	F
GPA	4	3.7	3.3	3	2.7	2.3	2	1.7	1.3	1	0

Grizzly Period is an important part of the school day designed to support your academic success. Students are expected to arrive on time, stay in the classroom for the entire period, and engage in meaningful academic work. This includes checking grades in Skyward, completing assignments, studying for quizzes or tests, organizing materials, and meeting with teachers for support. Hall passes will only be given for restroom use. Students may choose to attend Grizzly Period with one of their current teachers. All classroom expectations apply, including working quietly, respecting others, and using time productively.

Cell phone use is not permitted during Grizzly Period, and the same device rules apply as in all other classes.

Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phone Policy

The Snohomish School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. Any physical, verbal, or written act of abuse, violence, threat, harassment, intimidation, vulgarity, profanity, derision, or hazing will not be tolerated. Such behavior will result in disciplinary action and may be grounds for immediate suspension or expulsion. Any unwanted behavior should be reported to a counselor, administrator, or other staff member without fear of retaliation. Refer to school district policies on the website at www.sno.wednet.edu for more information.

Be advised that bystanders overhearing offensive conversations or actions are entitled to protection under the harassment law. Students and staff who are offended, threatened, or intimated by the actions of others have the right to file a harassment complaint as a third-party victim.

Students are automatically granted Internet Access at school unless a parent/guardian requests (via permission slip) that their student’s access be blocked or a student’s behavior warrants a suspension of their internet privileges. The District rigorously endeavors to block questionable websites and monitor student accessibility during school hours.

Students with late arrival may come to campus no sooner than 10 minutes prior to their first class. Students with Early Dismissal must leave within 10 minutes of the end of their last class. Students may see their administrator if extenuating circumstances exist.

If a student chooses to bring their cell phone or other personal electronic device (PED) on campus, the device must be turned off or silenced and put away. Students who choose to bring their cell phone or other PEDs to school may only access them before and after school, at lunch, and during transition periods. Smartwatches may be worn but must be on school mode during class time.

1st offense

urn phone into the office for the day, parent phone call, lunch detention

2nd offense

Turn phone into the office, parent has to come pick up the phone, 2 lunch detentions

3rd offense

Turn phone into the office at the start of the school day and pick up at the end of the day for 1 week, and/or progressive discipline.

*Repeated incidents beyond the 3^rd offense are considered insubordination and will result in further progressive discipline. 

disciplinary action for cell phone/personal electronics.

Students who ride the school bus to and from school are expected to follow all rules and directions of the bus driver. Each student is responsible to catch the bus at the designated location and time. Students must get off the bus in the morning at Glacier Peak High School and must board the bus in the afternoon at Glacier Peak High School. Students who ride the bus to school and then do not attend classes will be reported as truant and bus privileges will be questioned.

Students who need to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop must bring a note signed by a parent to the Attendance Office by lunch of the date the bus pass is needed.

Bus passes will not be issued at the end of the school day.

Students who attend classes at the Sno-Isle Skills Center are required to ride the Snohomish School District bus to and from the Skills Center. Exceptions can be made with administrative approval.

Sno-Isle Skills Center

Student P.E. lockers are the property of the school district. They are subject to search when either reasonable cause exists or for a general random inspection of all lockers. A minimum $5 fine will be imposed for excessively damaged lockers. Money and valuables should not be kept in any locker on campus

All students shall be free from unreasonable searches of their persons, clothing, and other personal property. However, a student may be subject to search by school officials if reasonable suspicion exists to suspect that the search will yield evidence of a student's violation of the law or school rules governing student conduct. An administrator must conduct the search with another adult present.

In accordance with Snohomish School District policy 3224, Glacier Peak High School adheres to the following standards regarding Student Dress. Preserving a beneficial learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of the Snohomish School District. Students’ choices in matters of dress should be made in consultation with their parents. Student dress will only be regulated, when, in the judgement of school administration, there is a reasonable expectation that:

1. A health or safety hazard will be presented by the student's dress or appearance;
2. Damage to school property will result from the student's dress; or
3. A material and substantial disruption of the educational process will result from the students’ dress.

For the purpose of this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student’s dress is inconsistent with the educational mission of the school district.

Students must wear: 

• Clothing including both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent and shoes.
• Shirts and dresses must have fabric that covers the front, back, mid-drift and sides.
• Clothing must cover undergarments.
• Fabric covering all private parts must not be see through.
• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist.
• Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking and job readiness) may include assignment-specific clothing.

Prohibited dress includes:

• Offensive images or language, including profanity, hate speech and pornography.
• Images or language depicting or advocating violence or the use of tobacco, vaping, alcohol or drugs.
• Attire that intentionally shows private parts.
• Apparel identified by local law enforcement as belonging to or identifying with of any gang, violent or criminal group.

The uniforms of nationally recognized youth organizations, and clothing worn in observance of a student’s religion are not subject to this policy.

Dress code enforcement will not:

• Create disparities, reinforce or increase marginalization of any group, nor will it be more strictly enforced against students because of racial identity, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity.
• Result in unnecessary barrier to school attendance.

The Superintendent will establish procedures applicable to all district schools providing guidance to students, parents and staff regarding appropriate student dress in school or while engaging in extracurricular activities.

Students authorized to purchase a parking permit will pay a fee and complete a GPHS parking contract. Students may not park on campus without a GPHS parking permit. Students with parking permits are expected to display the permit while in the lot and follow GPHS student parking rules. This includes parking in designated areas. Students are not to park in the staff nor visitor lot. Exiting buses are our priority. Please do not get in front or between buses at the end of the day. Students may retrieve items from vehicles with administrative approval. Students should not use their car as a location to store items they may need throughout the day. Cars in the student parking lot are subject to search when reasonable suspicion exists. GPHS is not responsible for theft or vandalism of the contents of a vehicle or the vehicle itself. Consequences for parking violations are outlined on the parking permit application.

Sophomores and freshman will not be allowed to park at GPHS and will forfeit their eligibility to purchase a parking permit their junior year. Junior or senior students parking at GPHS without a parking permit may forfeit their opportunity to purchase a parking permit in the future. Parking violations may be subject to school discipline. From 6:30 am - 2:30 pm cars without the appropriate parking permit displayed that are parked in the staff or student lot may be ticketed or towed at owner’s expense.

Athletic/Activity Code of Conduct

All students participating in any activity at GPHS are subject to the general school rules, the athletic/activity code, and the WIAA regulations. All participants must:

1. Possess a current ASB card ($45)
2. Have a signed, current physical examination from a medical doctor (athletics) uploaded to FinalForms.
3. Have parent permission via FinalForms.
4. Have a current athletic/activity code signed by both the student and parent via FinalForms.
5. Have proof of health/medical insurance (athletics) via FinalForms.
6. Maintain a C- or better in each class or meet terms of an academic contract.
7. Follow all directions or rules of each sport/activity.
8. On the day of the event, be in attendance for at least three of six periods in order to practice or perform in a game/activity.

Students suspended from school for any reason may not practice or perform during the suspension period. Other absences from participation should be communicated to the coach or advisor in advance if possible. Coaches and advisors will monitor student progress consistently throughout the activity season. Students who are not progressing satisfactorily in any course may be placed on an academic contract or be required to attend extra course sessions after school. If the student is not progressing, the student may be removed from the sport or activity. An academic progress report can be obtained at any time by a student through the counselor.

How do I sign up to play a sport at Glacier Peak High School?

• All Athletes must meet the SSD academic standards.  Athletes will be allowed to practice, but not participate in contests until academic standards are met. 
• Make sure your sports physical examination is up to date (exams are good for 2 years and must be valid during the duration of the entire sport season)  The SSD physical forms are available to print and submit in FinalForms.
• ASB Cards ($45):  All students participating in sports are required to have an ASB card and are available for purchase in the bookkeeping office or online.
• *Athletic Fee:  A fee is required per sport with both individual and family caps (for cut sports, please wait until after the teams have been established to pay the athletic fee).  All student/athletes are required to pay the fee prior to the team’s first contest.  Fees can be paid in the bookkeeping office or online payments and purchases option.
• Refunds will be provided under following conditions:  Student quits due to illness or injury prior to 1st contest.  Student quits after the first interscholastic contest.  No refunds will be approved for students who are dropped for athletic code violations or who quit after the first interscholastic contest.   

*Free/reduced lunch program documentation must be on file with the bookkeeping office to have teh athletic fee waved.

Glacier Peak Athletics Information

Participation Fees	Sibling 1	Sibling 2	Sibling 3	Sibling 4
First Sport Cost	$100	$100	No fee	No fee
Second Sport Cost	$100	$100	No fee	No fee
Third Sport Cost	No fee	No fee	No fee	No fee
Cost per Sibling	$200	$150	No fee	No fee
Total Cost for Family	$200	$350	$350	$350

 

List of sports per season and start dates

Details can be found on the Clubs and Activities webpage or subscribe to the ASB Canvas page.

ASB Clubs:

• Art club
• ASB/Leadership
• Band
• BSU
• Book Club
• Cheer
• Chinese Club
• Choir
• Club America
• Cultural Collective
• Dance Team
• DECA
• Debate
• E Sports
• FCCLS
• FFA/Vet Science
• Finance Club
• Game Club
• German Club
• Grizzly Cubs
• HOSA (Sports Medicine)
• Ignite 2 Unite
• Impact Club
• Indian Student Association
• Key Club
• Knowledge Bowl
• Latinos Unidos
• Link Crew
• Math Olympiad
• National Honors Society
• One Voice
• K-Pop Club
• RAKE Club
• Robotics
• ASB Senate
• Science Research Club
• Skills USA
• STEM
• Strings Club
• Student Media
• Theatre Club

Glacier Peak Clubs and Activities

Preamble

We, the students of Glacier Peak High School, in order to promote a friendly and purposeful relationship between school and community, encourage the participation of more students in extra-curricular activities; promote a better understanding of democratic government; establish high standards of leadership, cooperation, citizenship, scholarship and constitution and bylaws in accordance with Washington State law. 

ARTICLE I: NAME

Section 1
The name of this Association shall be the “Associated Student Body of Glacier Peak High School.”

Section 2
The colors of this Association shall be navy blue and white.

Section 3
The extra-curricular teams of this Association shall be called the “GRIZZLIES.”

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1
All students of Glacier Peak High School shall be eligible for membership in this Association.

Section 2
Students holding Associated Student Body cards may participate in school athletics, be an elected or appointed student-leader in any part of this Association, and receive the discount associated with holding an ASB card.

Section 3
Faculty members are not eligible to hold office in any part of this Association.

Section 4
All students officially enrolled at Glacier Peak High School shall be voting members of this organization and shall be issued a Glacier Peak High School identification card.

ARTICLE III: OFFICERS

Section 1
The officers of this Association shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and Treasurer elected by the Association., and the appointment of Public Relations.

Section 2
These officers shall hold their respective offices in the executive council.

Section 3
Vacancies
A. With the exception of the presidency, a vacancy in vice president, secretary or treasurer’s or Public Relations office will be filled by holding a re-election following the election procedures.

B. In the vacancy of the presidency, the vice-president will then take over the president’s office.

Section 4  
A. Time of Elections

1.The ASB officers shall be elected at least one week before the end of the first semester.

B. Election Procedures:

1. The Elections Committee shall consist of the current ASB Vice President and other members selected from the Association. Election procedures established shall be approved by two-thirds vote of the Senate.

2. The ASB Advisor and/or his/her designee shall be in charge of the election process.

3. All potential candidates shall apply to the election committee, and fulfill any other requirements put forth by that committee.

4. A candidate must have a plurality, a number greater than another, of the votes cast to be elected.

5. The elections committee shall control all election procedures to include but not limited to length of speech, duration of campaigning, holding of primary election, etc.

6. In the result of a two- or three-way tie in a Glacier Peak High School Associated Student Body or class office election, the winner will be decided by a mutually agreed upon game of chance. The Associated Student Body advisor shall convene and oversee the meeting between the affected parties to determine the method. The Principal of Glacier Peak High School shall then administrate the method of deciding the tie.

7.  First semester executive council shall appoint the public relations officer through an application and interview process. This process shall include but is not limited to the ASB Advisor, an Administrator and the current ASB Officers. The executive council shall appoint a Public Relations Office prior to ASB induction of new executive council.

C.   All candidates have the right to campaign with administrative approval.

D. All elected candidates shall take office Within 30 days of the election.

E. Any member of this Association contriving in any manner to hinder a proper and orderly election of officers of the Association, or any of its umbrella organizations, shall forfeit his/her right to run for office or vote in any future elections.

ARTICLE IV: DUTIES OF ASB OFFICERS

Section 1
The duties of the ASB President shall be:

A. To serve as a liaison to the school administration, school board, community, and other schools.

B. Appoint members of standing committees, except where it conflicts with the constitution.

C. Appoint necessary committees and members.

D. At the first meeting every month, recommend to the senate such measures as he/she shall judge necessary and expedient.

E. Oversee all ASB functions as described in the constitution.

F. Keeping a calendar and schedule for the officers of the Associated Student Body.

Section 2
The duties of the ASB Vice-President shall be:

A. To act as president in case of the President’s absence.

B. To serve as liaison to the ASB President in matters concerning all activities and have general knowledge of their plans.

C. To conduct and keep a record of all ASB elections.

D. To chair the assemblies committee and be responsible for the planning and production of all assemblies.

E. To check all candidates running for all offices of the assembly to assure they meet the requirements set forth by the ASB.

Section 3
The duties of the ASB Secretary shall be:

A. To keep minutes of all senate meetings, post minutes on the hall bulletin board, print, and distribute minutes to senate members.

B. To keep a book of all senate meeting and business which will be passed onto the next ASB secretary.

C. To keep notes of all the executive meetings.

D. To assist the vice president in the activity programs.

E. Carry out all ASB correspondence.

Section 4
Duties of the ASB treasurer/bookkeeper shall be:

A. To maintain a financial record of all ASB expenditures and income, in accordance to Washington State law. To provide the student senate with periodical financial reports

B. To have available to any school organization dates and information on all ASB funds.

C. To make sure monies are or will be available.

D. To head committee to provide senate with a cost and income analysis of any anticipated project involving financial responsibility.

E. To sign and verify all student activity purchases.

F.  All request for expenditures of student funds and Fundraisers requires the signature of the designated ASB Treasurer acting on behalf of the ASB Senate/Associated Student Body.

Section 5
Duties of ASB Public Relations Officer shall be:

A. To serve as a liaison to GPHS, the GPHS ASB, and all other schools in the Snohomish School District as assigned.

B. To attend Snohomish area meetings such as, but not limited to school board and city council meetings to share and promote events.

C. To oversee all Glacier Peak High School social media presence and informational apps and promote all GPHS ASB activities, including pre and post details as assigned.

D. To work directly with the Director of Communications for the Snohomish School District on all GPHS/Community events as needed.

E. To serve as the technology liaison for all ASB related/sponsored events as assigned by the ASB advisor.

Section 6
The following duties will be delegated by the officers of the Associated Student Body at the beginning of their term. 

A. To review each year the student handbook.

B. Communicate with the band for pep assemblies.

C. Communicate with the cheerleaders for pep assemblies.

D. Keep a list of all Senate committees and committee members.

E. Write thank you notes when appropriate.

F. Write daily bulletin announcements.

G. Prepare signs and posters advertising school spirit.

ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1
The executive powers shall be vested in the Association officers and shall be known as the executive council.

Section 2
The officers shall be chosen by the membership for a one (1) year term as prescribed in this constitution.

Section 3
The officers shall supervise all committees as described in this constitution.

Section 4
Duties of the officers shall be prescribed in the bylaws, Article IV.

Section 5
The executive council has the power to veto any action of the student senate with a unanimous vote of the five (5) executive officers. The senate must be given notice of the veto at the next regular senate meeting and may, at that meeting, override the veto with a vote of two thirds (2/3) of the voting senators.

ARTICLE VI: STUDENT SENATE

Section 1
This group shall be known as the student senate:

Section 2a
The student senate shall be composed of four (4) elected class officers, nine (9) voting elected senators and one (1) appointee senator from each class, the vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Associated Student Body. The ASB president shall preside over the Senate and shall only vote in the event of a tie. Senators will be elected by election procedures specified in Article III.

Section 2b
An appointee is appointed by each class advisor. An appointee shall be present each senate meeting but shall only be a voting member    if a quorum is not present.

Section 3. 
Vacancies

A. Should a vacancy occur in the course of the senator’s term of office, the class advisors whose class senator’s seat was vacated shall make an appointment. The appointee will sit for the remainder of the term.

Section 4
Duties of the Members

A. The members of this senate will attend all senate meetings.

B. They shall be responsible for such committees as assigned by the President of the Association.

C.They shall enact legislation for normal functioning of the Association and carry out the wishes within reasonable judgment of all the student body.

D. They shall impeach and try members of the Association under provisions of Article XVI.

E. They shall set up any organization which may be necessary for proper functioning of the Association.

F. They shall define the powers and duties of such Association officers which are not covered by this constitution.

G. They shall amend this constitution or adopt bylaws such as would by necessary for the functioning of the Association.

H. They shall represent all students equally and fairly.

I. They Shall Actively support the Class Officers in planning and executing class sponsored activities.

Section 5.  
Meetings

A. Meetings of this department shall be once monthly as directed by the president and approved by the administration so as to create the least interference with the educational process. Other special meetings deemed necessary will be called by the Association’s President and/or administrative department.

1.  When determined by the State or Local District that school will be virtual, the ASB Senate will also meet remotely to continue business.

B. Meetings may be called for special sessions by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the senators.

Section 6
Negligence

A. If a member of the senate is absent from more than 50% of calendared meetings in a semester, they shall be removed from their position as a senator, without impeachment or a trial.

B. If the negligent member is a class, club, or Association officer, negligence shall qualify as grounds for impeachment, and they must be impeached before they can be removed from office.

ARTICLE VII: LEGISLATIVE POWERS

Section 1
All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in the student senate.

Section 2
A majority of the members will constitute a quorum to do business.

Section 3
The Senate has the power:

A. To regulate the finances of the association and organizations.

B. To grant charters to organizations within the school upon receipt and approval of their constitution.

C. To establish the bylaws for the government and any other laws regarding its operation.

D. To facilitate the handling of ASB Glacier Peak High School business and activities and foster action to the general advantages.

E. To send non-binding proposals to the school board to deal with issues beyond their power. These shall deal with issues beyond the power of the senate, but with which the senate still feels the need to provide input to the school board.

Section 4
Any member of ASB at Glacier Peak High School may initiate a proposal to the executive council. Propositions are to be voted upon by the student senate.

Section 5
The senate shall appoint a parliamentarian.

ARTICLE VIII: JUDICIAL POWERS

Section 1
The judicial powers shall be vested in the Judicial Branch.

Section 2
The Judicial Branch has the power to hear impeachments and adjudicate ASB conflicts that may include but not limited to elections, impeachments, ASB constitutional matters subject to interpretation and any other matters that may arise.

Section 3
 Judicial Branch shall be composed of two (2) ASB justices from each class.

Section 4  

A. Interested students will apply for the position of justice.

B. Applications will be reviewed by the Class Adviser. The Class Adviser will appoint the justice.

C. In order to qualify the student must be a member of ASB to be eligible for nomination.

Section 5         

A. Serving term shall be through the conclusion of their senior year in high school.

B. ASB Justices shall serve while eligible.

C. ASB Justices may resign position at a time when they cannot fulfill their duties.

Section 6        

A. Decisions made by the Judicial Branch are final.

B. Only appeal would be to the Administrative Department.

Section 7
ASB Justices shall hold offices during good behavior according to Student/Disciplines and Conduct as disclosed in the Parent/Student Handbook.

Section 8         

A. Should an ASB Justice run for ASB Office and/or Senate, they shall resign their position effective upon their election to Office or Senator.

ARTICLE IX: ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

Section 1
The administrative department of this organization shall consist of the principal of Glacier Peak High School or his/her designees. He/she may appoint a member or members from the faculty to act as advisor(s) of the associated students, but not to vote in senate or in committee.

Section 2
The principal and advisor(s) shall be ex-officio members of organizations and committees. The power to enforce any act of the senate is vested in the principal or his/her designee.

Section 3
The administration shall have the power to veto any action or policy by the Associated Student Body of Glacier Peak High School that they determined to be detrimental to the educational process. The school board will be the appeal body.

ARTICLE X: COMMITTEES

Section 1
All standing committees of this Association shall be appointed by the executive council.

Section 2
All committees of this Association shall be prepared to make a report on their activities when the executive council feels it is necessary.

Section 3
Standing committees of this Association shall be budget, assemblies, and elections.

Section 4
Duties

A. The budget committee (each spring) shall formulate a tentative budget for the following year. This committee shall be chaired by the Association Treasurer.

B. The Assemblies committee shall plan and carry out the production of assemblies, as needed. This committee shall be chaired by the Association Vice-President.

C. The Elections Committee shall plan, organize, and set requirements for all major elections of the Association, except for Homecoming.

D. These major elections are for Executive offices, Class offices, and senators.

E. The Homecoming election committee shall consist of the junior class officers. They shall replace the standing election committee for this election.

F. This committee shall be chaired by the Association Vice-President. 

ARTICLE XI: CLASS OFFICES

Section 1
Every class at Glacier Peak High School shall have officers to represent them.

Section 2
Class Officers:

A. Class office elections shall be the responsibility of the Associated Student Body Vice President.

B. Class officers shall be elected in the spring so they will assume their office on the first day of the summer after their election.

C. There shall be four class officers elected.

D. All class officers must comply with the principles set forth in this constitution.

E. Class officers will serve for a term of one (1) year.

F. All standards and regulations for the election of Association officers shall also apply to the election of class officers.

In the event an office is unfilled in the election process the following will occur:

i. An extension to apply for the office will be provided.  Candidates who meet the deadline for application will be added to the ballot.

ii.   Following the election, if an office remains unfilled, an extension to apply will be communicated at the Spring Class Meeting.

iii.   Applications will be due within two weeks of the Class Meeting.

iv.   A “special” meeting of the Senators representing the grade level of the unfilled office will be called by the ASB President. 

v.   Candidates will give their speeches before their Class Senators.

vi.   Candidates will then be excused from the meeting.

vii.   The ASB Vice-President will provide the Senators with the candidate’s questionnaire.  Senators will be provided time to review and discuss.

viii.   Senators will then vote by ballot for their candidate.

ix.   The ASB Vice-President, accompanied by the Judicial Branch members, will count and validate the election.

x.   The ASB President will notify the candidates of the outcome.

Section 3
Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy, the senators from the class whose office was vacated will select a successor.

Section 4.
All potential candidates shall apply to the election committee, and fulfill any requirements put forth by that committee.

Section 5
Duties of the Class Officers shall be:

A. Work as a team

B. Encourage membership, attendance, and participation

C. Know Parliamentary Procedure

D. Know time management

E. Know the Constitution and By-Laws

F. Accept responsibility

G. Lead by example

H. Show good public relations skills

I. Develop the budget

J. Know the state laws

K. Prepare a financial report for each meeting

Section 6
All Officers shall perform the following duties while in office:

A. Facilitate the meetings  

B. Know Parliamentary procedure

C. Keep members informed

D. Help with program of yearly activities

E. Develop the agenda for the meetings

F. Spokesperson/role model for the organization

G. Assure that committee heads are ready to report at meetings

H. Supervise standing & special committees

I. In charge of yearly program of activities

J. Prepare and read the minutes

K. Keep a file of all correspondence

L. Assist in the preparation of the agenda

M. Keep a record of all minutes

N. Read communications at meetings

O. Keep accurate financial records

P. Oversee fund-raisers 

ARTICLE XII: CLUBS

Section 1
Students who wish to form a new club must write a charter (to establish, enable, or convey by contract) and find an advisor before their club can begin formal activities.  All clubs must be chartered by this Association.

Section 2
Each club must present its constitution to the bookkeeping office upon request. This constitution will be filed with the Association Secretary and Bookkeeper.

Section 3
All endorsed clubs by the ASB shall submit meeting minutes at the end of the year to the Bookkeeper.

Section 4
After review by the executive council, any new club constitution will be submitted to the senate for approval.

Section 5
Membership in a club is open to any member of the student body, who is able to satisfy the eligibility requirements of that club.

For a club to receive a Senate Grant, all members to the club must hold an ASB card.

Section 6
At the request of the senate, a club must submit a constitution for charter review. Failure to perform as requested is a forfeiture of charter.

Section 7. When a club wishes to make a change or addition to a club constitution, following their amending policy and approval of the club, such change or addition must be submitted to the student senate for final approval.

Section 8. The Association’s senate has the power to change any club constitution to meet rules and regulations of the Association, taking into consideration the ideas and opinions from that club on the subject at hand.

Section 9
If a club becomes inactive, the funds will be transferred to the General ASB account.

Section 10
Any student club or organization that submits an ASB Budget detailing line items and projected expenses for the upcoming school year and receives approval from the Associated Student Body (ASB) leadership, shall be granted authorization to spend funds in accordance with the approved budget without requiring additional meeting minutes for each requisition.

ARTICLE XIII: SPORTS

Section 1
This Association shall be a member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Section 2
Any student club or organization that submits an ASB Budget detailing line items and projected expenses for the upcoming school year and receives approval from the Associated Student Body (ASB) leadership, shall be granted authorization to spend funds in accordance with the approved budget without requiring additional meeting minutes for each requisition. 

ARTICLE XIV: LETTERING

Section 1
Members of every extra-curricular activity sponsored by the Association shall have the ability to receive a letter award.

Section 2
Criteria for lettering shall be proposed by the Coach or Advisor for each activity.

Section 3
Once the coach or advisor has formed criteria, they shall meet with the executive council, club officers or captains from that group, Association Advisor, and Athletic Director, and review the proposed criteria. This group shall then send their proposed criteria to the Senate for final approval.

Section 4
The senate shall review all new lettering criteria and accept or reject all criteria. However, they shall not have the power to amend the criteria before them.

Section 5
Priority for the approval of lettering criteria shall be given to new criteria before amendments to previously existing criteria.

ARTICLE XV: ASSEMBLIES

Section 1
All assemblies shall be approved by the Administration and Advisor. The ASB Vice-President shall approve all assemblies and be in charge of proper functioning.

Section 2
Assemblies shall be held as authorized by the administration department.

ARTICLE XVI: RESTRICTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1
The major offices of this association shall be the Association offices, class offices and senators.

Section 2
The ASB officers may not be class officers during their term of office. They may be club officers, cheerleaders, or participate in any other ASB organization whose criteria they meet.

A. They may be on committees or other such groups.

B. They may serve in an advisory capacity to class officers and the cheer-staff.

Section 3
The class officers may not hold another major office during their tenure.

Section 4
Executive and Class must sign an executive code of behavior, written by the Executive council, and refrain from actions prohibited by the code. A violation of this code will result in the impeachment process.

ARTICLE XVII: AMENDING

Section 1
The student senate may amend this constitution by a two thirds (2/3) vote of those members present. A group of members of this Association may request that the whole Association be allowed to vote on the amendment by a signed petition of twenty percent (20%) of the signatures of the members of this Association.

Section 2
The amendment must be in typewritten form and presented to each member of the student senate at least two days prior to the time it is voted on.

ARTICLE XVIII: IMPEACHMENT

Section 1
The senate has the power to impeach and remove from office senators, executive, club, and class officers.

Section 2
Those initiating impeachment must supply all senators with a written form stating the reasons for impeachment.

Section 3
The senate shall consider the reasons presented, and then decide whether they merit impeachment.

Section 4
Grounds for impeachment include, but are not limited to:

A. Regular absences from meetings.

B. Behavior contradictory to the values of society.

C. Abuse of power.

D. Failure to fulfill the duties and leadership responsibilities of office.

E. Behavior not becoming of an elected officer.

Section 5
A majority vote of the Senate is required for impeachment.

Section 6
After his or her impeachment, a member will have at least one (1) week for preparation of his or her defense before he or she is tried by the senate. He or she must then be given the opportunity to present his or her case during their trial.

Section 7
Two-thirds (2/3) of those voting members of the student senate must concur to remove a person from office or from this Association or any organized thereof. 

ARTICLE XX: INTERPRETATION

Section 1. Any areas in which this constitution is unclear shall be resolved by the Executive Council, who shall then make any efforts required to formally clarify the constitution as soon as possible.

ARTICLE XXI

Section 1.
The Senate shall have the power to call for a Constitutional Convention by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members provided a quorum exists.

Clause 1
The purpose of said Convention shall be address, in a manner to be determined by the Convention, issues of the Glacier Peak Senior High School Associated Student Body Constitution.

Section 2
The Constitutional Convention shall consist of 5 (five) seniors, 5 (five) juniors, 5 (five) sophomores, and 5 (five) freshmen, the current executive counsel, and in a non-voting capacity, 2 (two) faculty members, the current ASB activities advisor and a convention parliamentarian.

Clause 1
Members of the Constitutional Convention shall be elected from the senators currently holding office.

Clause 2
The Executive Council shall have the power to appoint up to eight members of the Constitutional Convention from the ASB at large based upon recommendations from the senate.

Section 3
In the event of a tie vote, the two faculty representatives shall have one vote amongst them to break the tie.

Section 4
Upon completion of the work of the Convention, changes to the Constitution shall be presented to the sitting senate for their approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.