Grizzly Student Handbook

Glacier Peak High School
7401 144th Place SE
Snohomish, WA 98296

Main Office
360-563-7500
Monday-Friday 6:45 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.

Attendance
360-563-7505
gph-attendance@sno.wednet.edu

Fax
360-563-7631

Website
www.sno.wednet.edu/gphs

GP Athletics website
www.glacierpeakathletics.com

Classroom teacher hours
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Administrators
Dr. Alicia Mitchell, Principal
Brittany Elliott, Assistant Principal (A-G)
Holly Applegate, Assistant Principal (H-N)
Lance Peters, Assistant Principal (O-Z)
Rory Rosenbach, Athletic Director
Teri Corwin, ASB Advisor

1. Get organized. Making a plan for what you're going to do and when you're going to do it will make sure you're always ahead of the curve - literally.
2. Do not multitask. Studies have shown that multitasking is physically impossible.
3. Divide it up. Studying isn't fun to begin with, and forcing yourself through a study marathon will only make it worse. Dividing your work into manageable chunks and rewarding yourself when you finish each chunk will make studying (more) fun.
4. Sleep. Don't underestimate the importance of those eight hours of zzz's every night! Getting a good night's rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working memory.
5. Set a schedule. Do you work better right after school or after you've eaten dinner? Are you more productive in 90-minute blocks or half-hour spurts? Find a schedule that works for you, and stick to it.
6. Take notes. Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around. It's much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook!
7. Study. This one might be obvious, but did you know that there's a right and a wrong way to study? Review your material several days ahead of time, in small chunks, and in different manners (for example, write flashcards one day and take practice tests the next). In other words, don't cram.
8. Manage your study space. Find a place that will maximize your productivity. Look for places away from the television and other distractions. Whether it's your local library or just the desk in your bedroom, set aside a study space that you'll want to spend time in. Don’t forget to turn off or silence your phone so you can focus.
9. Find a study group. Sitting down with a group of people who are learning the same things as you is a great way to go over confusing class material or prepare for a big test. You can quiz each other, reteach material, and make sure that everyone is on the same page. After all, teaching someone else is the best way to learn.
10. Ask questions. You're in school to learn, so don't be afraid to do just that! Asking for help- from a teacher, a tutor or your friends - is a surefire way to make sure you truly understand the material

• We are a respectful, ethical and cohesive learning community that believes in helping each student reach their full potential. We strive to provide meaningful recognition and to celebrate all GPHS accomplishments with grace, humility and dignity.
• Our students are focused, enthusiastic and active participants in learning, who always act with the highest academic and social integrity for the good of the GPHS community.
• We have open, honest, and friendly communication from our positional leaders. We work together to build the leadership capacity of all school members.
• We are a school of strong academic and social integrity; where students are actively encouraged and motivated to perform at the highest levels.
• GPHS is both a physically and emotionally safe place that fosters positive social interaction and high student achievement.
• Our staff is highly professional, always working collaboratively, ethically, and respectfully. We are inclusive and open to diverse viewpoints and new ideas to continually improve GPHS.
• GPHS staff embraces innovative and productive methodologies and technologies that advance the school’s learning goals.
• GPHS is committed to relevant and rigorous program offerings that are aligned and promote high student achievement in academics, arts, activities and athletics.

We Are GP!

Academic integrity can be simply defined as “the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.” (The University Faculty Senate Policies for Students. Retrieved March 13, 2003, from Penn State University: http:// www.psu.edu/ufs/policies/) GPHS expects that all students will uphold a high standard of ethical behavior in all academic endeavors. This means that students will be honest and sincere in putting forth their best effort in all academic work produced. Any work submitted by a student will be taken as “a guarantee that the thoughts and expressions are the student’s own, unless when properly credited to another”. (Academic Rules and Regulations 2002-03. (2002) Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Bulletin) Students are never to engage in, or tolerate in others, cheating, plagiarizing or any deceptive misrepresentation of their school work. To protect the rights and maintain the trust of honest students, the GPHS faculty will communicate high standards of integrity and reinforce them.

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.

2. Have a signed, current physical examination from a medical doctor (athletics).

3. Have parent permission.

4. Have a current athletic/activity code signed by both the student and parent.

5. Have proof of health/medical insurance (athletics).

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.

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 officer 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 require 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. The duties shall be split amongst the officers, delegated to the cheerleaders, or delegated to a committee of the Senate.

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. Write an article for the school newspaper regarding the decisions made by the Student Senate.

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

F. Write thank you notes when appropriate.

G. Write daily bulletin announcements.

H. 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 four (4) 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: 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:

The members of this senate will attend all senate meetings.
They shall be responsible for such committees as assigned by the President of the Association.
They shall enact legislation for normal functioning of the Association and carry out the wishes within reasonable judgment of all the student body.
They shall impeach and try members of the Association under provisions of Article XVI.
They shall set up any organization which may be necessary for proper functioning of the Association.
They shall define the powers and duties of such Association officers which are not covered by this constitution. They shall amend this constitution or adopt bylaws such as would by necessary for the functioning of the Association.
They shall represent all students equally and fairly.
They Shall Actively support the Class Officers in planning and executing class sponsored activities.

Section 5. Meetings: 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. When determined by the State or Local District that school will be virtual, the ASB Senate will also meet remotely to continue business. Meetings may be called for special sessions by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the senators.

Section 6. Negligence: 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. 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: To regulate the finances of the association and organizations. To grant charters to organizations within the school upon receipt and approval of their constitution. To establish the bylaws for the government and any other laws regarding its operation. To facilitate the handling of ASB Glacier Peak High School business and activities and foster action to the general advantages. 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. Shall be nominated by GPHS staff members.

B. After nomination, the Justices must be approved and selected by the Senate.

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 declaration for Office.

B. The GPHS Staff shall then nominate a candidate(s) to the ASB Judicial Branch subject to established guidelines.

Section 9. In addition to the student Judicial Branch, the ASB Advisor shall appoint a staff member to serve as an advisor to the Judicial Branch. This advisor shall have nonvoting powers except in the event of a tie.

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.

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 a monthly report written by the secretary of the club containing the following information.

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, such change or addition must be submitted to the bookkeeper and student senate for their record.

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.

ARTICLE XIII: SPORTS

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

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.

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.

Being present in class every day creates a strong foundation for academic, social, and emotional success. All state and school board policies regarding attendance will be implemented.

GPHS Attendance

Attendance definitions and procedures

Bell Schedules

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.

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.

All students shall obey the board policy, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations and directives from district personnel. Failure to comply with rules and regulations established for the governing of the school district shall constitute sufficient cause for discipline (exclusion, detention), suspension or expulsion. Methods of student control for misconduct generally shall be progressive in nature with the exception of severe misconduct. There is no requirement, however, that each potential disciplinary step be tried before resorting to suspension. Students and families are entitled to due process when student discipline becomes an issue.

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.

Expectations

Students at Glacier Peak are expected to treat each other as they would wish to be treated themselves. We take pride in saying “We are GP”. That means we take care of our schoolwork, we take care of our building, and most importantly we take care of each other.

Behavioral Violations

All students shall obey the board policy, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations and directives from district personnel. Failure to comply with rules and regulations established for the governing of the school district shall constitute sufficient cause for discipline (corrective action, exclusion, detention), suspension (short term, long term) or expulsion. Methods of student control for misconduct generally shall be progressive in nature with the exception of exceptional misconduct. There is no requirement, however, that each potential disciplinary step be tried before resorting to suspension.

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):

• Arson
• Assault
• Being under the influence of drugs, alcohol and mind-altering substances or other violations related to such substances, including possession, sale or delivery
• Bomb threats or false alarms that cause a disruption to the school process
• Cheating or disclosure of exams
• 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 activity; Defaming another person
• Destruction of property
• Disruptive dress and appearance
• Endangering self, other students or staff
• Engaging in extortion, blackmail or coercion
• Fighting including instigating, promoting, or escalating a fight, and failure to disperse from a fight, regardless of who initiated the fight
• Gang-related activity
• Harassment, intimidation or bullying
• Lewd conduct 
• Lying
• Making false statements or accusations that undermine the health, safety and security of the community
• Refusing to cease prohibited behavior or follow the lawful instructions of school personnel
• Sexual misconduct that could constitute sexual assault or harassment
• Theft
• Threats of violence or to kill another person
• Trespassing or refusing to leave when ordered to do so
• Verbal abuse
• 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 of motor vehicles on school property in a way that jeopardizes safety
• Use or possession of weapons or explosives
• Violation of terms of suspension.

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.

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

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.

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.

Counselors, counseling support staff, college and career center, and student support advocate staff members

Counseling services

Schedule change policy

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Progress reports serve as a continuous evaluation of the student’s performance. Semester 1 report cards and progress notes will be distributed to students to take home. In addition, progress reports will be mailed to the homes of students that are in danger of failing a course. Semester 2 report cards will be mailed home within a week of the last day of school. All letter grades except for F earn credit towards graduation. G.P.A. points will be assigned as follows:

Grade: A
GPA: 4.0

Grade: A-
GPA: 3.7

Grade: B+
GPA: 3.3

Grade: B
GPA: 3

Grade: B-
GPA: 2.7

Grade: C+
GPA: 2.3

Grade: C
GPA: 2

Grade: C-
GPA: 1.7

Grade: D+
GPA: 1.3

Grade: D
GPA: 1.0

Grade: F
GPA: 0

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Click here for disciplinary action for cell phone/personal electronics.

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 ideas, words, artistic productions of another; to use without due credit the ideas, expressions, or productions of another.” The MLA Handbook defines plagiarism as “the use of another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without giving proper credit to the source.” 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. It is academically dishonest as well as ethically offensive.

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.

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.
• Look into Sno-Isle Public Library Help Sites found on the GP LMC Site.

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

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.

To reset your password, click on the Forgot your Login/Password, which will then prompt you to enter your email address or username, and an email will be sent to you allowing you to reset your password information. Please note that in order for this reset to work, your current email must be in our system. If you need to update your email address, please contact our registrar at 360-563-7600.

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.

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.

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.