2021-2022Auburn High School - Student Handbook
“YOU belong at Auburn High School”
T.R.O.Y. @ AHS...We are TOGETHER
We are RESPECTFULWe are ORGANIZED
And YOU belong hereAuburn High School 711 East Main Street, Auburn, Washington 98002
(253) 931-4880 School Website: www.auburn.wednet.edu/ahsEst. 1903
118 years of educational history
THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW
Now, it’s time to write your own history!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents p. 2
Principal Gardner’s Welcome p. 3
What is T.R.O.Y.? p. 4
AHS & ASD Mission and Vision Statements p. 5
Trojan Spirit Guide p. 6
2020-2021 Student Body Officers p. 7
Our Basic Bell Schedules p. 8-9
Online Academic Support with APEX p. 10
Grading Windows for SEM1 & SEM 2 p. 10
Student & Family Support Service contacts p. 11
AHS is a TITLE 1a school: What does that mean? p. 12
Academics & Graduation Requirements p. 13-18
Trojan Activities & Clubs p. 19-25
Trojan Athletics p. 26-27
Student Rights and Responsibilities p. 28-29
School Attendance: Show up, and Stand out! p. 30-32
General Information p. 33-36
Pro Social Schoolwide Behaviors p. 37-47
Behavior Management Plan p. 48
Student Consequence Framework p. 49-54
The Auburn Trojan Legacy of Bob Jones p. 55
Updated 8.25.2021
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DEAR TROJANS,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!
I am so proud of the positive climate that our students have helped us shape and develop at Auburn HighSchool because our students know they belong here. As we increase our belief and actions with T.R.O.Y.. webecome more Together, Respectful, and Organized. Because of our collective efforts, we are helpingimprove our community of learning that benefits YOU. Now, we need to take all of this and energize our fullreturn to school. We have learned so much because of distance learning and want to take as much of the goodthat came from that into a new and better school reality. I have never looked more forward to the start ofschool as I am this year. I hope that you will join me in my excitement and anticipation for the best year everbecause it’s something we can choose to work towards.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO AHSYou will soon learn how we “do school” at AHS, and you’ll find out within a very short amount of time that wecare about being here, online and/or in a brick and mortar setting, and we value the time that we have, eachday. With about 1,800 students and 200 staff members under one roof we really are a small “town” and it’simportant that we work together in very specific and agreed ways. We cooperate and we understand that we allhave important responsibilities as students, and as staff members. Respect is something we readily give andshould receive, always. Collectively, we will maintain the mindset that we are still under one roof, even whenwe can’t be, and although we are almost 2,000 staff and students, by working with our core values of learningtogether, respectfully, and in an organized fashion, you, our students, will experience the best outcomes,outcomes that you deserve.
One of our many strengths is the racial diversity that we have at AHS. Our students and staff are proud to be ata school where so many people are different. Diverse in their upbringings, cultural roots, and in their firstspoken language. I wholeheartedly believe that EVERYONE belongs at Auburn H.S. As long as we embracethe diversity of stories that make up the individuals in our school, everyone can find success when we worktogether. Just know that we are committed to these values and our staff is here to help you realize andexperience that.
The educational practices and support systems at Auburn High School are in place to help you graduate ontime. And this is where I ask that you trust your teachers and to trust in our programs and systems. This isespecially important when things get hard, because they will. Just know that we have designed our school’ssystems with your continuous success in mind. We feature supports that are proven to help students grow theirskills and their confidence to continue to do even more. The work can be hard and as long as you are willing tokeep trying, support is readily available, and will assist you during the times when you have to stretch yourselfthe most. We have agreements at AHS and we have worked awfully hard developing the type of culturewhere young people and staff members are able to learn, work, cooperate, and grow on a daily basis. We gotthis!
Let’s have a great year, Trojans!AHS Principal
Mr. Jeff Gardner3
WHAT IS T.R.O.Y.? IT’s REALLY ABOUT YOU
We are all bound for greater things, and T.R.O.Y. provides actionable behaviors supporting ourschool-wide philosophy that we can achieve more when we work together. Because nobody can trulyunderstand what levels of greatness await us, we will promote ourselves and we will promote eachother to help one another grow to that end. This belief can and will be achieved throughtogetherness, respect, being organized and actively supporting others so that, in a reciprocal way,you yourself have the best chance to achieve and be your best self. Everybody can achieve and thatis because you belong at Auburn High School.
Together = Working together will bring the most opportunities and results for all.
Respect = Through offering respect we gain respect and positively impact our school.
Organized = By being present and prepared daily we give ourselves an opportunity forsuccess.
You = You belong here. Through working together, being respectful, and organizingourselves for success, we make Auburn HS a place of growth, excellence, and belonging.
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MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
Auburn School District Mission In a culture of equity and excellence weengage, educate, and empower each student for success beyondgraduation.
Auburn School District Vision As an active citizen in a global society,each student will thrive as a champion for self, family, community andhumanity.
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TROJAN PRIDE & SPIRIT GUIDE
AHS Competition ColorsGreen, White, and Gold
AHS MascotTrojans
AHS Fight Song“Auburn Trojans hats off to thee,To our colors, true we shall ever be.Firm and strong, united are we.Fight for our fame, uphold our name,Rah rah to Auburn High!”
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2021-2022 STUDENT BODY OFFICERS
Associated Student Body (ASB) Officers
ASB President Addison ClaytonASB Vice President Ben WilliamsASB Secretary Lauren VanDerPuyASB Treasurer Rachel Crook
Associated Student Body (ASB) Leaders
Technology Director Bailey Whitehall-GilkesSpirit Ambassador Tanner HansonSpirit Ambassador Ethan SmetheramCommunity Outreach Emily HelmsCommunity Outreach Hannah ParkAssembly Coordinator Leah PeteloAssembly Coordinator Aubrie JilbertRecognition Coordinator Keona TruittSocial Media/Advertising Alyssa Napier
Senior Class Officers
President Aku DogbeVice President Raeanna OliverSecretary Alison OsteyTreasurer Gilberto Venecia
Junior Class Officers
President Natalie FoustVice President Mina YuSecretary Bailey BarkerTreasurer Julianna Cruz
Sophomore Class Officers
President Khysner Ghien AyoVice President Yeji LeeSecretary Osiris RomeroTreasurer Ali Tarsi
Freshman Class Election to be held in the Fall 2021
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STUDENT BELL SCHEDULE
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ONLINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT - should we need to move to distance learning
STRENGTHEN & BUILD on what you already know!AHS wants to personalize and amplify
learning for every Trojan!
Last year, as we prepared for full time onlinelearning, we purchased for every student an onlineacademic support account. It is called APEXIntervention Tutorials. AHS students will haveunlimited 24/7 access to academic support andenrichment in the courses they are taking now.
Tutorials provide an opportunity for closing learninggaps and are designed to get students back ongrade level. Students will be able to focus on whatthey need to learn, not what they already know.Tutorials can help raise exam scores and providemore college and career readiness. Our teacherswill be able to match their curriculum, sequencingand pacing requirements with the Tutorials.
Even advanced placement course tutorials will bemade available. Teachers will be able to monitor andgauge student growth with real-time data. Webelieve that having access to the APEX tutorials is awonderful practice in educational equity and onethat our students deserve to have.
ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES COLLEGE READINESS
● Language Arts 9● Language Arts 10● Language Arts 11● Language Arts 12
● Algebra I● Geometry● Algebra II
● Biology ● U.S. History ● ACT● SAT● Accuplacer
GRADING DATES FOR SEM1 & SEM2
● QUARTER 1 Begins: Wednesday 9/8/21○ Mid-QTR1 progress reports: Wednesday 10/6/21○ QTR1 Grading: Friday 11/10/21
● QUARTER 3 Begins: Tuesday 2/1//22○ Mid-QTR3 progress reports: Thursday 3/10/22○ QTR3 Grading: Wednesday 4/6/22
● QUARTER 2 Begins: Monday 11/13/21○ Mid-QTR2 progress reports: Wednesday 12/8/21○ QTR2/SEM1 Grades: Friday 1/29/21
● QUARTER 4 Begins: Monday 11/13/22○ Mid-QTR4 progress reports: Wednesday 5/18/22○ QTR4/SEM2 Grades: Friday 6/24/22
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STUDENT & FAMILY SCHOOL SUPPORT CONTACTS*Staff names are hyperlinked to school emails
Main Office253-931-4880
Counseling & College/CareerCounseling 253-931-4893 / Career Center 253-931-4929
Ms. Pamela Bolen, Office ManagerMs. Kerry Dalton, ReceptionistMs. Courtney Sullivan, Office Assistant
Ms. Carley Burton, Counseling AssistantMs. Anngie Woodward, AHS Registrar / TranscriptsMs. Michaela Herrera, Last names A to CLMs. Ashley Cho, Last names CO to HEMs. Judith Lutton, Last names HI to MEMr. Boone Borden, Last names MI to ROMs. Jacqueline Krezelak, Last names RN to ZMs. Anna Marshall: AHS College & Career CounselorMs. Sharon Englehart: College & Career Center Assistant
Administration253-931-4880
Attendance Office253-931-4886
Mr. Jeff Gardner, PrincipalMs. Stacy Jordison, Assistant Principal, Class of 2021Mr. Bobby Jennings, Assistant Principal, Class of 2022Ms.Lori Grimm, Assistant Principal, Class of 2023Ms. Jeanette Morse, Assistant Principal, Class of 2024Mr. Doug Burt, Dean of Student Success
Ms. Beth Shipe, Attendance Administrative AssistantMs. Victoria Powell, Office AssistantMs. Misty Richards, Office Assistant
AHS Library Learning Center253-931-4880 / ext. 702123
Athletics & Activities253-931-4888 / Bookkeeper: 253-931-4895
Ms. Molly Piccati-Baker, LibrarianMs. Gabrielle Jones, Library Para-educatorMs. Rebecca Orcullo, Library Para-educatorMs. Lori Lippert, Building Technology Specialist
Ms. Jennifer Skeel, Athletic & Activities AssistantMr Jordan Frost, Athletic & Activities DirectorMs. Janet Tarsi, Activities CoordinatorMs. Debbie Sumner, ASB Bookkeeper
Health Room253-931-4880 / ext. 701372
Family Engagement & SupportCounseling 253-931-4893
Ms. Laurie Wood, School NurseMs. Pam Stevenson, Health Tech
Ms.Sonia Amado, Family Engagement Liaison (ext 701431)Mr. Doug Burt, Dean of Student SuccessMs. Sheshana Mamood, Prevention & InterventionMs. Jessica Smith, AHS/APD Safety Resource OfficerMr. Angelo Herrera, AHS Campus Safety & Security
ASD/AHS Student Supports AHS Student SupportsMs. Robin Pratt, Native Education DirectorMs. Natasha Daily, Auburn Public Schools FoundationMs. Tremaine Frazier, College Success Foundation
Ms. Tremaine Frazier, Gear Up Specialist / AVIDMs. Jennifer Young, Gear Up Specialist / AVIDMr. Terrell Dorsey, Unleash The Brilliance Director
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AHS IS A TITLE /LAP SCHOOL: What does that mean?AHS is a Title 1a/LAP School: So, what does this mean?Based on our demographic reports, it is recognized that the majority of our students are at a financialdisadvantage and it has also been recognized and proven that when students from disadvantagedbackgrounds are provided best practice and evidence based support, those students will graduate, excel andtransition onto successful after high school experiences. We are proud to be a Title 1/LAP school and knowthat all of our students are worth every effort and every resource we can provide for them.
TITLE I/LAP Program InformationInformation from OSPI, Title I, Part A SectionRevised January 2019
Title I, Part A Title I, Part A is a federal program designed “To provide all children significant opportunity toreceive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.” Title I, PartA can support early learning and Kindergarten to grade 12. Title I, Part A programs and services providecustomized instruction and curricula that helps these students meet academic standards and take an active,engaged interest in what they learn and can do. As the oldest and largest federal education program, Title I,Part A programs build equity of opportunity for children whose struggles often keep them on the academicsidelines. One-third of the public schools in Washington State operate Title I, Part A programs, providingacademic services to over 350,000 students annually.
Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
LAP offers supplemental services for K–12 students scoring below grade-level standard in Englishlanguage arts (ELA) and mathematics. These services focus on accelerating student growth to makeprogress towards grade level. They may include academic readiness skill development or behavior supports.These services address barriers preventing students from accessing core instruction. The intent is for LAPstudents to increase academic growth during the period of time they are provided services. LAPemphasizes research-based best practices designed to increase student achievement.
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OUR AHS GOAL
ACADEMIC & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Always check with your school counselor for graduation requirement information.
Counselors are assigned by students’ last names.
Last Names Counselors Email Address
A to CL Ms. Michaela Herrera [email protected]
CO to HE Ms. Ashley Cho [email protected]
HI to ME Ms. Judith Lutton [email protected]
MI to RO Mr. Boone Borden [email protected]
RN to Z Ms. Jackie Krezelak [email protected]
Counseling Assistant Email Address Office Phone
Ms. Carley Burton [email protected] (253) 931-4929
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To View the full course catalog:https://www.auburn.wednet.edu/cms/lib/WA01001938/Centricity/Domain/1134/COURSE%20CATALOG%202021-2022%20w%20hyperlinks.pdf
Link to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction:https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/graduation/graduation-requirements
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TROJAN ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSAHS offers extended-day learning transportation. Clubs that include an academic component such asa study session, grade checking, or goal setting, may utilize this after school bus transportation.When we are back in school we will communicate the schedules, times, and routes. For the pastthree years we have been supported with two buses that leave AHS at approximately 4:40pmMondays through Thursdays and drop students off in our service area at the student’s nearest middleschool, elementary school, or public area, such as Game Farm Park.
Activity Eligibility:To be eligible to miss academic time and participate in a co-curricular activity you must:
● Be present one-half or more of the day on which the activity is scheduled. Exceptions aremade for verified doctor or dental appointments or other cases prearranged through a buildingadministrator. Be passing at least five full-time classes. Grade checks will be completed sevendays prior to the activity. Ineligible students will be notified at that time and have the sevendays prior to become eligible by turning in a grade check to the Activities Office.
● Have a current physical and emergency medical card on file with the athletic coordinatorbefore beginning athletic practices. This policy affects all co-curricular activities and studentsinvolved in them; i.e., sports, drama,music, debate, cheer, etc.
● Purchase an ASB card. Fee is $45 for students not on free/reduced meal status.● ASB cards are free for students with a free/reduced meal status.
(*) Clubs or organizations related directly to a class. Membership is contingent on enrollment inthe class.(cs) Clubs that meet criteria for community service.
WE LOVE OUR CLUBS AT AHS
STUDENT INTEREST IS WHAT POWERS OUR CLUBS
If you are a student with an interest, a curiosity, or a passion and want to share it with others youcan start a club at AHS. What do you need to make this happen? Great question! You needanother student who is interested, curious, and/or shares a passion similar to yours. Then you’llneed an advisor who can provide your club some guidance and a space to meet safely. This canhappen both in brick and mortar and/or a virtual setting.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE?: Contact Ms. Janet Tarsi - Activities Coordinator
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CURRENT CLUBS AT AHS
AUTO (Skills USA) (*)Supports student leadership activities such as conferences, contests, and other enrichmentactivities. Students must be active members of the auto technology class and pay dues toNational/State VICA.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Skills USA Automotives Advisor: Mr. Kurt Edwards
ANIMEFor students who have an interest in Anime.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Anime Club Advisor: Mr. Greg Watson
BLACK STUDENT UNION
Open to all AHS students with the purpose of increasing awareness and appreciation for AfricanAmerican issues, history and culture among the student body at Auburn High School.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.BSU Advisors: Ms. Sonia Amado, Ms. Trenescia Bellinger.
CHINESE CLUB
Open to all students with an interest in Chinese culture and language; some Chinese languageexperience helpful. Students will work to expand on our relationship with our sister school,Guanghan Middle School in Guanghan, Sichuan China.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address..Chinese Club Advisor: Mr. Lee Clow
CULINARY ARTS (*)Culinary Arts Club operates Cafe Auburn, executes catered functions outside of regular schoolhours and trains students to compete at regional, state and national culinary events.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Culinary Arts Club Advisor: Ms. Marci Killian
DECA: AN ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING STUDENTS (*) (cs)
DECA prepares emerging leaders to be college and career ready. Participate in travel, communityservice, leadership conferences, sporting events, and much more.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address..DECA & Marketing Advisors: Mrs. Janet Tarsi and Mrs. Hilary Hamlett
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DRAMA CLUB
Drama Club is open to all students and involves, information about the Theatre Department as wellas acting and improvisation activities.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Drama Club Advisor: Mr. David Cox
FFA CLUB
Supports student leadership activities such as conferences, contests, and other enrichmentactivities. Students must be active members of the Horticulture Science class or AP EnvironmentalCTE and pay dues to the National Future Farmers of America Organization.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.FFA Club Advisor: Ms. Ronda Kurka
FILIPINO CLUB
Open to all AHS students with the goal of celebrating and promoting “Pinoy” pride. The club willhighlight Filippine culture, food, and traditions throughout the school year.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Filipino Club Advisors: TBD if there is student interested, contact Mrs. Tarsi for information
FIRST NATIONS CLUB
First Nations club is for members to widen the knowledge and appreciation of their indigenousculture. Our purpose is to promote educational and cultural awareness for all our members throughenriching and educational activities.Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.First Nations Club Advisors: Ms. Leslie Mizuki and Ms. Robin Pratt
FRENCH CLUB
We do a variety of things to appeal to different tastes: cheese tasting parties, French videos,movies and plays in Seattle and Tacoma, organizing trips to France, etc. Anyone can join but it’smainly for French students.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.French Club Advisor: Mr. Greg Isham
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GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE CLUB
Brings together students to overcome homophobia and create a school environment free ofharassment by raising awareness of different sexual and gender identities and advocating equaltreatment for all youth.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.G/S/A Club Advisor: TBD if there is student interested, contact Mrs. Tarsi for information
GREEN CLUBBrings together students to discuss sustainability and ways for AHS to be a “green” school focusingon environmental issues and the local community.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Green Club Advisor: TBD if there is student interest, contact Mrs. Tarsi for information
GUITAR CLUBIf you play guitar, want to learn to play guitar, or just enjoy music with lots of guitars,this club is foryou!. We have two “community” guitars that are shared but if you would like to bring your own youmay drop it off in Mr. Hull room for the day on Thursday mornings.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Guitar Club Advisor: Mr. Justin Hull
JAZZ CLUBWhether students play jazz or simply enjoy jazz music, there are a variety of activities that willappeal to all. Jazz club has student jazz jam sessions, listening sessions, and we try to attend onelive jazz event every month.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Jazz Club Advisor: Mr. Anthony Paustian
KEY CLUB (cs)
Student-run community service organization. Dues are $15 and pay for official membership to earnvolunteer hours, receive volunteer insurance through Key Club International and club parties. MakeAHS and Auburn a better place by volunteering with us and partnering with Kiwanis.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Key Club Advisors: Ms. Cindy Barnette and Ms. Donna Foxley
LATINO CLUBLatino club is for members to widen the knowledge and appreciation of the culture. Our purpose isto promote educational and cultural awareness for all our members through enriching andeducational activities.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Spanish Club Advisor: Ms. Sonia Amado
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LEADERSHIP (*)(cs)
Learn to be a leader! Criteria for membership: Be enrolled in a leadership class. Class meets daily.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Leadership Advisor: Ms. Hilary Hamlett
MARSHALLESE CLUB
Marshallese club is for members to widen the knowledge and appreciation of their culture. Ourpurpose is to promote educational and cultural awareness for all our members through enrichingand educational activities.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Marshallese Club Advisor: Ms. Edna Salinas-Luchi
MATH CLUB
Members of the Math Club participate in events including: Math Day at UW, peer tutoring, t-shirtsales, the Imagine Tomorrow Competition at WSU, and other Mathematics competitions.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Math Advisor: TBD if there is student interest, contact Mrs. Tarsi for information
METALS – (Skills USA) (*)
Students must be enrolled in a metals vocational class, pay dues of $15.50, and pay for travelexpenses to contests. Costs may be offset through club fundraising.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Metals Club Advisor: TBD - Contact Mrs. Tarsi
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Requirements include a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.6 or higher, involvement in at least twoorganizations, completion of at least two service projects totaling 20 hours or more within the year,and regular participation in National Honor Society meetings.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.National Honor Society Advisor: Ms. Anna Marshall
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NEWSPAPER STAFF (TROY IN’VOICE) (*)
The Troy InVoice is a media publishing class that uses social media, the school monitors, and anonline website to publish the news and events of AHS, as well as to showcase student work invideo and photography. Directed by the student editors, the TIV staff meets during third period andevery Monday from 2:45-4:00 P.M. Advisers are Thomas Kaup and Anna Marshall. Journalismstudents in yearbook and newspaper will be members of the SWJEA (Student WashingtonJournalism Education Association) and compete in both state and national journalism competitions.Contact your counselor for information about enrolling in this course.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.In’Voice Advisor: Mr. Tom Kaup
PACIFIC ISLANDER CLUB
Open to all AHS students with the purpose of increasing awareness and appreciation for PacificIslander issues, history and culture among the student body at Auburn High School.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.PI Club Advisor: TBD if there is student interest, contact Ms. Amber Jefferson for information
ROBOTICS TREAD (Trojan Robotics, Engineering, And Design)
TREAD (Trojan Robotics, Engineering, And Design) Team 3219 is Auburn High's FIRST RoboticsCompetition team. We are not only involved in a yearly robotics competition but we also do othercommunity service, outreach, and volunteer activities. Come be a science and technology leaderthrough an exciting mentor-based program that applies your skills in new and exciting ways.Currently over $80 Million in scholarships and the opportunity to earn a Varsity Letter forparticipants. Join us at our weekly meetings to learn more, no experience necessary.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Robotics Advisors: Mr. Chris Zawlisak and Ms. Jackie Krezelak
SPORTS MEDICINE (*)
Sports Medicine club members learn and practice skills to serve athletes in the AHS community tothe best of our ability, extend our services to teach CPR and First Aid to staff and students and thecommunity, and to prepare for participating in student leadership activities locally, state-wide andnationally. Students pay dues ($20) toward our membership in the Washington Career andTechnical Education Association.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Sport Medicine Club Advisor: Ms. Krista Parsons
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TROY CREW
Troy Crew is a freshman orientation and mentorship program. Troy Crew Leaders run theorientation day before school starts and provides activities for freshmen in three areas: academicfollow-ups, social events and individually-lead activities. Prerequisite: Must apply and be selected.Contact an advisor for more information.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Troy Crew Advisors: Mr. Jason Capps and Ms. Kelly Jensen
VIS COM MEDIA CLUB
Open to all AHS students who are interested in video production, creation of marketing materialsthrough heat pressing of tee shirts, coffee mugs, and ceramic tiles. The club will be a part of theTSA (Technology Student Association) and compete in state and national competitions.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.VisCom Club Advisor: Mr. Tom Kaup
YEARBOOK (AUBURN INVADER) (*)
TBD if there is student interested, contact Mrs. Tarsi for informationo determine the editorial contentand photographs of the annual yearbook to record the history of the school year. Yearbook meetsduring fourth period and every Monday after school from 2:45-4:00. Advisers are Thomas J. Kaupand Anna Marshall. Journalism students in yearbook and newspaper will be members of theSWJEA (Student Washington Journalism Education Association) and compete in both state andnational journalism competitions.
Contact advisor for meeting dates/times. Advisor’s names are linked to their email address.Yearbook Advisor: Mr. Tom Kaup
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TROJAN ATHLETICS
Welcome to 2021-2022 Trojan Athletics!Auburn High School welcomes back our returning student-athletes for the 2021-2022 high schoolsports season. We also welcome our incoming freshman, class of 2025 to the Trojan Family! We’reexcited about the 2021-2022 school year! Hopefully you will find the following information helpful. Ifyou have any further questions please feel free to reach out to our athletic department staff or ourcoaching staff directly.
Athletic Department StaffJordan Frost- Director of Athletics & Activities (253-931-4888 or [email protected]
Mr. Frost provides overall direction and leadership for the Activities Office. He is responsible forcoaching staff, facilities, budget, and administrative aspects of extracurricular programs at AuburnHigh School.
Jennifer Skeel – Athletics & Activities Administrative Assistant (253-931-4888 [email protected]
Mrs. Skeel assists in the clearance of athletes, schedules, and supports the overall administration ofthe Activities Office.
Debbie Sumner – Bookkeeper (253-931-4895 or [email protected]
Mrs. Sumner manages finances, payments, and fines for the Activities Office.
Taylor Curry – Athletic Trainer ([email protected]
Ms. Curry’s primary responsibility is our athlete’s health and safety. She works closely with thecoaching staff and athletics staff to address injuries that occur during athletic events and practice aswell as injury prevention and rehabilitation.
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Sport-Specific Questions
For questions specific to a sport , such as practice schedules, tryout dates, game schedules, or otherteam-related matters, please reach out to the Head Coach directly.. Contact information can be foundby going to auburntrojanathletics.com and using the menu to find “Head Coach Directory”
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Stay Connected!
You can always find the latest athletics information at auburntrojanathletics.com and you can find uson Twitter @ASHSAthletics.
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Students are expected to know their rights as well as their responsibilities as a member of our schoolcommunity. At AHS we follow guiding principles that we call, “TROY.” T.R.O.Y. is our acronym forTogether, Respect, Organized, and You. Information about TROY is found on page 3 of thishandbook. We truly believe that our guiding principles of T.R.O.Y. are application to the following:
❏ TROY for yourself and all others❏ TROY for personal property❏ TROY for school property❏ TROY for school policies, protocols and practices
Self-respect is an essential ingredient for success in life. Respect for others is just as important, if notmore so. At AHS we treat people the way they want to be treated. AHS is a diverse community andthat is stated with the utmost amount of pride and respect. Students and staff at AHS must feel safeto show up to school and should expect this daily, regardless of their race, gender, religion, ethnicbackground, or style that AHS is a safe zone, free of bigotry and one that is welcoming and openminded. This respect is 100% a “two-way street,” as you must give respect to others to receive it.
TROY for yourself and all othersMany school communities model the golden rule and that is, “Treat others the way you want to betreated.” At AHS, we prescribe to the Platinum rule and that is, “Treat others the way that they wantto be treated.” So, we have many conversations at AHS about the way we want to be treated inclassrooms, in common spaces and at school events. The overarching goal is physical, social,emotional and intellectual safety at all times, for all staff and students.
TROY for personal propertyIf something does not belong to you, it is not to be taken. Students should not bring large amounts ofmoney or expensive personal belongings to school. Students accept full responsibility for theirpersonal items and should understand staff does not have the resource of time to look for missingthings.
TROY for school propertySimilar to personal property we expect school property to be taken care of with respect. Our studentsdeserve the best facility and equipment that we can offer and we work hard to keep our propertymaintained. If something is missing or if something breaks, let your teacher or another staff memberknow immediately.
TROY for school safetyLearning occurs best in a safe and welcoming environment. Behaviors that make school unsafeincluding threats, rumors, put-downs, inappropriate touching, inappropriate language, and fighting arenot acceptable. Behaviors that threaten safety of students and/or staff, including gang-like behavior,
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weapons, assaults, possession or sale of drugs and alcohol, extortion, harassment, intimidation, andbullying will result in recommendations for expulsion and may result in criminal prosecution.
TROY for school policies and practicesSometimes it’s difficult to realize what went into the decisions that created our policies and practices.It’s always a best practice to follow what you’ve been asked to do and to ask school officials the“Whys?” behind our practices and policies. When students approach matters this way, there’s a goodchance that discussion will follow and if adjustments or changes need to be considered, they will be.Students at AHS have a voice and learning how to use student voice in a respectful and dignified waytends to open up conversations versus shutting them down.
Links to Full Student Rights & Responsibilities:
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: Show up, Stand Out!
Students deserve to experience school success and to earn their high school diploma andstrong school attendance is directly linked to this aspiration. At Auburn High School studentsexpected to attend all assigned classes each day (virtually and in brick and mortar school).Students are also expected to complete required assignments to the best of their ability. Teachersshall keep a record of school attendance and will work hard to keep all students connected to thelearning. Auburn High School has implemented an attendance taking system called “PositiveAttendance.” Students will use their student ID to check/scan into class. The default status ofstudents in the Positive Attendance system is “absent” and once a student scans in, they will bemarked as present. Students who do not scan in will remain marked absent. Students are expected toremain in the class until the end of each period. Scanning-in is a student responsibility and a skillrequired at many colleges, tech schools, and job sites. Students will continue to use a teacher signedhall pass for trips to the nurse/library/career center/restroom.
● Auburn High School offers its students excellent educational opportunities.● Student participation in classroom activities is essential for optimal learning.● Students are preparing for careers after high school and need to develop appropriate attendance
behaviors and habits required in the working world.● Students participate in the school curriculum and are responsible for maintaining regular
attendance.● Parents/guardians are responsible for their children’s attendance in accordance with state law
and district policy and, therefore are responsible for notifying the school of an excused absence.● Teachers are responsible for accurately and responsibly monitoring attendance on a daily basis
and are expected to encourage good attendance through class expectations and participationrequirements.
● If we have to pivot to Distance Learning due to Covid:○ Teachers will take daily class-by-class attendance.○ Teachers will attempt (emails/phone calls/Google class) to reach students not engaging.○ A team of staff members will be reorganized to serve as a family connection group to
support student learning. Last year we called this A.C.T. (Auburn Connection Team)
The law of the State of Washington (RCW 28A.225.010) requires students under eighteen years ofage to attend the public school of the district in which the child resides. No later than the student’sfifth unexcused absence in a month the district shall enter into an agreement with the student andparents that establishes school attendance requirements, refer the student to a community truancyboard or file a petition and affidavit with the juvenile court alleging a violation of RCW 28A.225.010.15. This is a legal responsibility of all public schools in Washington State.
If such action is not successful, the district shall file a petition and affidavit with the juvenile courtalleging a violation of RCW 28A.225.010 by the parent, student or parent and student no later thanthe seventh unexcused absence within any month during the current school year or upon the tenth
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unexcused absence during the current school year. Hence, Auburn High School is committed toencouraging good attendance and monitoring daily student attendance.
If we have Distance Learning AHS will reorganize members of our staff to offer Family EngagementConnection and support. AHS wishes to partner with parents/guardians if/when their students are notable to engage in distance learning.
The school shall notify a student’s parent or guardian in writing or by telephone (automated calling),whenever the student has failed to attend school after one unexcused absence within any monthduring the current school year. The notification shall include the potential consequences of additionalunexcused absences. A conference with the parent or guardian shall be held after two unexcusedabsences within any month during the current school year. A student may be subjected to appropriatedisciplinary action for habitual truancy.
Therefore, Auburn High School supports attendance contracts in classes where contracts are statedin the syllabus. When a student accumulates excessive absences he/she is at risk of having his/hergrade lowered and with continued absences, he/she is at risk of losing credit for the course. Parentsand guardians are encouraged to monitor their student’s daily attendance online through FamilyAccess. In addition, parents will receive an automated call home anytime their student is absent fromone or more class periods. Please make sure all contact information is updated so that the school’sattendance office can reach you.
BACK IN THE BUILDING FOR 2021-22 If we go to DISTANCE LEARNING
What are acceptable reasons for absences?According to state law and Auburn SchoolDistrict policy, absences may be excused for:
● Illness or health conditions● Family emergency● Medical and personal appointments● School generated/related activities● Religious observances
Students must engage to be counted asconnected (attending).
Teachers will take attendance in Skyward foreach class and will have three basic options torecord attendance status, and one to documentwhen a student engages through anothermeans as approved by their teacher..
Absent - Present - Alt Time
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How does AHS excuse an absence? What about school work and practice that is missed?● A parent or guardian must clear absences within 48 hours.● Students must check in and out through the attendance office when leaving or returning
during the school day.● Students are entitled to make up work for credit missed due to excused absences● It is up to each individual teacher as to providing points or credit for work missed for
unexcused absences. All students are entitled to receiving any work that missed due to anytype of an absence.
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If one of these situations arises, parents should call the attendance office at 253-931-4886 or send anote or email to (Ms. Beth Shipe) [email protected] within two days of the absence.Students will be given an admit slip which is shown to each teacher verifying their right to make upmissed assignments. Work must be made up in order to earn credit.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences result when the student fails to get parent/guardianpermission for absences within 48 hours of the absence or when a parent indicates that the studentwas absent without permission. Students may not make up missed work and attendanceinterventions will be assigned.
Truancy/Skipping Class: Disciplinary measures can include, but are not limited to: lunch detentions,after-school extended day assignments, Friday Night School or Saturday School. Parent-studentconferences may also be held with the goal of improving student attendance.
Truancy / Skipping class: Disciplinary measures may include, but are not limited to: lunch detention,after school extended-day, campus beautification, or Saturday School. Parent-Student-Adminconference may also be held to determine the best course of action to improve attendance.
Home/Hospital: Home/Hospital status may be granted by the district if the student is expected tohave a prolonged absence of four weeks or more due to illness or injury. This provides the studentwith an opportunity to complete schoolwork and not lose credit. The nurse and/or counselor should becontacted before the absence begins or as soon as possible.
Trips: Trips need to be pre-arranged by having the parent/guardian request a prearranged absenceform from the attendance office at least two (2) days prior to the trip. The student should have eachteacher sign the form and return it to the attendance office before leaving. This process allows bothteacher and student to make arrangements for homework.
Homework Request (absences of 3 days or more): To request homework for absences of three ormore days, contact your student’s teachers directly. Use this link to search for a specific teacher.https://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/8 Please allow 24 hours for teachers to respond. Studentshave two days to complete make-up work for each excused day. Teachers are available before andafter school for thirty minutes to assist students as needed.
Tardiness: Students are required to report to their assigned class before the tardy bell rings. If thestudent has been detained by a staff member, a note signed by the staff member needs to beprovided for the next teacher.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Announcements:Announcements are made each day and can be viewed on the school’s website. Announcementsmay regard athletics, assemblies, graduation information, meetings, lost and found items, collegerepresentatives on campus, pictures, and special activities, etc.● During distance learning AHS will utilize emails, school website, social media, remind text,
phone calling and the United States Postal Service to communicate about school events.
Assemblies:Assemblies are a part of the curriculum and designed to be educational as well as entertaining.
Attendance at assemblies is required and you are to observe the following:● Prompt reporting to the assembly and sitting in the area designated.● Remaining attentive, courteous, and silent during any speech or performance.● Using applause as appropriate to show appreciation or recognition.● Returning to the assigned classroom area immediately following the assembly when
applicable. All covid related protocols must be followed to assure the safety for all.
Breakfast / Breakfast-After-the-Bell / Lunch:Serving meals in a school with almost 2,000 people takes a big effort and cooperation of all to makeeach meal timea success. Students are expected to throw their trash away in the trash cans and/orrecycle bins provided and clean up after themselves, after every meal. Below are the details for eachof our meal times at Auburn High School.
Breakfast Before School:Breakfast is served 30 minutes before the start of school in our school Commons.
● Grab and Go Breakfast are made available for students● Between 1st and 2nd periods
Our designated before school breakfast eating area is our Commons. Because the kitchen staff endsserving 5 minutes before the 1st period tardy bell rings, students are expected to be on time to theirfirst period class. Students are to line up and wait their turn in line. Be polite and always say,“Please.” and “Thank you.” Eat at one of the tables in the commons or courtyard and clean up yourtable and area before leaving. Inform a custodian or other staff member of any spill so that it may becleaned up right away. Show respect by leaving a clean area for the next student.
Breakfast-After-the-Bell:Breakfast is available during passing between 1st and 2nd periods. Distribution locations are in theCommons, the 200 main stairs landing, the 300 main stairs landing and the corner between the400/500 Hall north of the Café Auburn. Students are to choose the location closest to their 2nd periodclass, whenever possible.
Students are expected to get in line upon arrival and to walk directly to 2nd period once they havebeen served their breakfast. Students are to follow their 2nd period teacher’s classroom eating policy.
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NOTE: All students at AHS are allowed 1 free breakfast each day. Students who choose to take twobreakfasts must pay (from their school account) for the second breakfast.
Lunch:AHS will offer three lunchtimes during the school day; Lunch A, Lunch B, and Lunch C. Every studentwill be assigned one lunch.
No students have more than one lunch and must attend their scheduled lunch unless they haveadministrative permission to attend an alternative lunch.
Students have several options for a lunch location; the Commons, the West courtyard, the Eastcourtyard and our quiet eating areas (see below)..
*School lunch is not connected to our Breakfast-After-the-Bell program; students who do not qualifyfor free or reduced status must pay the full amount for lunch.
Eating with a teacher in their classroom:Only with teacher approval, are students allowed to eat lunch in the classroom. All covid relatedsafety measures must be followed.
Quiet Zone areas: As long as we have COVID - Quiet zones have a limited amount of spots.We feature several quiet eating areas for students. These are located on the 300 landing above ourlibrary and in the East and West Stairway landing on the 200 and 300 levels. These areas havesurveillance and administrative supervision during both lunches. Students in these areas areexpected to do the following:
● Remain in the quiet lunch location until the bell ending the lunch period rings.● Leave the area as clean, or cleaner, than it was found by throwing away all trash.● Keep voices at a low conversation level to respect our learning zones and classrooms.● Follow all staff directions to maintain clear access for people walking through the area.● Failure to respect the above will result in loss of this privilege for the remainder of the
semester.
Bulletin Boards and Posters:All announcements, bulletins, advertising, and signs must have signed approval of the activitycoordinator (Mrs. Tarsi) and be posted in designated areas only.
Campus Deliveries:No deliveries will be made to students on campus, i.e. flowers, cards, balloons, uber eats, etc. Alldeliveries will remain in the attendance office until the end of the school day where items can bepicked up.
Guest Teachers (Substitutes) / Guest Speakers:Because AHS is a welcoming environment, we will help all guests in our school. Guest teachers whocover a class have the important job of moving the learning forward without having the same level ofrelationship with students. We believe that everybody belongs at AHS. To that end, this year eachclass will have a designated student as a “Classroom Ambassador” to assist guest teachers withroutines, social contracts of that class, and any other questions. We will start the ambassadorpractice once we return to brick and mortar.
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Hallways/ Stairways / Common Areas/ Elevators:It is critical to move and stay on the right side of all hallways and stairways. Some hall and stairintersections where many students converge require additional patience and cooperation. Hallwaysand staircases are designed to help people move to where they are going, so standing in a hallwaywith large groups of people during passing time is unsafe and not allowed. When asked to move,understand that it is not about you, it is about allowing your classmates safe and easy passage. Wedo not allow sitting on our stairs during the school day due to the above reasons and local fire codes.Elevators are for approved students and staff. Students not approved will be referred to schoolsecurity and may be assigned a 30 minute detention.
Hall Passes:Out-of-class passes should be limited to emergency situations or requests from an administrator orcounselor. If you leave class, you must have a hall pass. Students in the hallway during class timewithout a hall pass will be subject to disciplinary measures.
Identification/ID Card:All Auburn Senior High School students need to have their Auburn High School ID card and/or ASBcard in their possession at all times. Stolen or lost cards--Contact Mrs. Skeel in the activities officeimmediately. The cost for a replacement card is $3.
Students will need their student ID card to:● Show identification upon request by a school authority● Check in to each class to record daily attendance.● Make school related purchases.● Check in and out of the attendance office.● Check out library resources.● Be admitted to athletic events and activities when validated as an ASB card.
Lockers:Lockers are provided for your convenience, but are school property and may be searched withoutprior notice. Please note the following:
● Use only the locker assigned to you. Security is compromised when lockers are shared.● Valuable personal items should be left at home. AHS is not responsible for items stolen from
lockers.● You will be held responsible for cleanliness and damage to your assigned locker.● If you have a problem with your locker or forget your combination, report it to Mrs. Skeel in the
activities Office.● PE lockers require a separate lock. These can be brought from home, purchased from the
bookkeeper or borrowed from a PE teacher.
Passing Period/Common Area Policy:AHS hallways, the Commons, courtyards and gym lobby are to be used for the movement of studentsand staff during passing. Students are to keep moving in order to arrive to class on time.
Skateboards/ Rollerblades / Scooters, etc.All skateboards and other items in this category must be kept in a student’s locker or locked up in ourskateboard rack in our West Courtyard. Students seen with skateboards will be asked to take them toan office until the end of the day.
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Surveillance Cameras:Auburn High School uses surveillance cameras in conjunction with establishing a safe schoolenvironment. Their use assists in providing for the safety of students, staff, patrons, and schoolproperty.
Visitors/Guests:To ensure a safe school environment, visitors and guests are allowed only if their visit is related to theinstructional program. Only current Auburn HS students are allowed on campus. Visitors must enterthrough the main entrance on East Main Street and check-in with either the main office or attendanceoffice receptionist.
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PRO SOCIAL SCHOOLWIDE BEHAVIORS
At Auburn High School we teach, remind, and celebrate pro social behavior. constantly. Studentsdeserve to enjoy everything that is good about going to high school in an environment that ischallenging in so many ways. We have to support one another! Pro social behavior helps provide theneeded support so that all students and staff can experience safety and success on an ongoingbasis.
Auburn High School has invested a great deal of time and financial resources to offer a welcoming,caring and culturally responsive environment and one that we are very proud of. We are a work inprogress but we have progressed, and we will continue to do so as we move forward, and we needeverybody to help with this.
Students in all classes will have the opportunity to help their teachers create classroom socialcontracts. These form class agreements about how to address all types of conflict in proactive andproductive ways. Students who enroll after social contracts have been developed are expected toadopt the contract and to speak to the teacher at an appropriate time, if there are any questions orconcerns.
The following expectations are our legal duty to inform our students of and also an opportunity fortransparency and accountability to all of our stakeholders. The times listed in this section arenegative and anything but pro social. Naming and defining them serves the purpose to identify wherewe don’t want our behaviors to go.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:Cheating, or copying the work of another person, or turning in another person’s work, project,computer programs, etc., as your own constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limitedto:
● Using another writer’s words or words without proper citation, rearranging or changing a few ofthe author’s words and presenting the result as your own work, and not using quotation markswhen citing a source;
● Having someone else write your paper, program, project, including asking friends, payingsomeone, using a paper writing service, or taking information word-for-word off of the internet.
● Copying another student’s work during a test, lab, or classroom activity and turning it in as yourown.
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ARSON:Intentionally setting a fire or causing an explosion. Setting a fire, using matches, lighters, or othermaterials, whether in play or through carelessness, is against policy. This includes lighting matches,flicking a lighter in play even when nothing else is set afire. Setting anything on fire is consideredarson and must be reported to the Auburn Fire Department immediately. Families may incur allemergency costs.
ASSAULT:Using unwarranted force or contact. Demonstrating a deliberate and immediate intent to be physicallyviolent towards another person (staff or students) including domestic violence and sexual assault.Intent is defined as taking deliberate actions towards physically harming another person resulting inthe person having an immediate expectation that his/her personal safety is now in jeopardy. Assaultdoes not include accidental contact unless it is flagrant, purposeful, repeated and/or results in injury.Domestic violence as assault includes physically harming, threatening, physically restraining, orstalking a romantic/dating partner or family member.
BOMB THREAT:In order to assure safety and a smooth and efficient operation of our day, falsely reporting a bombthreat or other threat that endangers the welfare or safety of our school population will be cause fordisciplinary action and/or referral to law enforcement. Families may incur all emergency costs suchas bomb dogs or robots.
CELL PHONES:Cell phone use (or non-use) in the classroom will be guided by teachers. Our school’s defaultpolicy is: cellphones are to be on silent and secured away in a backpack or pocket and 100% out ofsight. Teachers who allow students to use cell phones for learning activities will provide explicitinformation for their classroom and content area. Classroom cell phone practices established by ourteachers must be adhered to and should be reviewable in the course’s outline/syllabus. Teachershave the authority to refer students to an administrator.
Note: The most recent research indicates students not distracted by their phone (or another student’sphone) learn at a higher rate and achieve at higher levels. This does not imply that a cell phonecannot be an effective learning device when used within the instruction as directed by your teacher.
CHROMEBOOK READINESS: AHS’s SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTATIONAll AHS students have been, or will be assigned a Chromebook for their academic use. Teachers willuse these devices on a regular basis.
Exceptions for daily use may include physical education, fine arts, or career and technical education(CTE) courses. All other academic content areas will utilize 1:1 educational technology on a regularbasis. It is important to bring your device to school with a full charge daily. Students who forget theirChromebook can check out a loaner from our library-learning center beginning at *7:40am until8:05am, and after the first 10 minutes of their first class of the day. (*8:40am - 9:05am on PLC days)
Students are to return loaners to the library-learning center during the last 5 minutes of the school dayor after school, but not later than 3pm. There is a limited number of loaners; students run the risk ofnot having a device if loaners are not returned on time. Students who show a pattern (3 days, or moreper semester) of not having their Chromebook daily will meet with their counselor or administrator tohelp problem-solve the matter.
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Damaged Chromebooks need to be brought to the attention of our library-learning center staff assoon as possible.
● Tech Support: Contact Ms. Lori Lippert, our school’s tech contact for chromebook issues:[email protected].
CLOSED CAMPUS: School Board Policy 3242Students shall remain on school grounds from time of arrival until the close of school unless officiallyexcused.
Auburn High School is a closed campus school. After arriving at school, students are to stay onschool property and only in supervised areas of the campus. Students MAY NOT leave campusduring the day to eat lunch off-campus, even with parent/guardian permission. The AHS campus isclosed for reasons of student safety and supervision accountability.
Students leaving campus during the school day for pre-excused appointments must check outthrough the attendance office and check back in upon return. Tardiness or absences related toleaving school grounds without permission will be unexcused and appropriate disciplinary action willbe assigned. Parking lots are off limits during the school day unless administrative permission hasbeen given. Violations will result in disciplinary consequences.
DETENTION NOT SERVED:When students do not serve a detention due to an excused absence they are expected to attend thefirst detention opportunity upon returning to school. If students need to reschedule a detention, theymust go to their grade level administrator or Mrs. Bryan to re-schedule. Administrators may contact aparent/guardian and deny such requests. Students who “do not serve” will automatically bescheduled to the next discipline level.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP/COMPUTER ETHICS:When using school computers, software and networks, students must maintain appropriateboundaries. Each day that you sign into a Chromebook or a school device you are agreeing to followdistrict usage rules. Inappropriate usage includes violating copyrights, overriding passwords, alteringsystems, introducing viruses, entering confidential and non-designated files, sabotaging networks,hardware, or software, and publishing non-school, unauthorizedmaterials, etc.
DEFIANCE/DISRESPECT/RUDE:Students who are disrespectful (interrupt, yell at, use sarcasm, scoff or engage in any conductdeemed disrespectful by a reasonable adult) will be addressed promptly by teachers and may lead toadministrative referral, parent/guardian notification and school discipline.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT:Students who disrupt the learning environment are negatively impacting the learning process of theirpeers and themselves. Disruptive students will be addressed promptly by teachers and may lead toadministrative referral, parent/guardian notification and school discipline.
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Distance Learning: Students who share classroom meeting links with non-students will face schooland possible legal action.
DRESS GUIDELINES/APPROPRIATE ATTIRE:High School is the final step prior to entering your adult life; post-secondary education, the military, orthe workforce. In all three areas, appropriate dress will be expected. This mindset is no different atAuburn High School. We want to accomplish two things:
1. A safe school environment – This will always be our priority.2. A reasonable standard of dress allows students individualism, comfort, and freedom of
expression while not taking away from our school’s learning environment.
Students at Auburn High School have earned the privilege to wear hats and other head coverings inhallways and in common areas around our campus, as long as there is no violation of our priority forsafety. The administration reserves the right to make adjustments due to safety concerns, at any time.
Teachers will make their own classroom decision on whether hats/head coverings will be allowed tobe worn in their classrooms. The quickest way to go straight back to a “NO HAT” policy for our entireschool is to not respect your teachers and their classroom expectation. Please understand that thisprivilege has been earned.
Clothing and accessories that become a disruption to the learning environment and/or safeoperations of our school campus will result in an office referral. Violations are addressed in theoffices of administrators, Dean of Students, or Campus Security. Staff members will quietly anddiscreetly inform the main office of a violation. A good rule of thumb is, if you wonder if it is schoolappropriate, it probably isn’t. So leave it at home.
Parents and Guardians will be notified of any dress guideline referrals.
General Clothing instances that do not work at school:➢ Any clothing or accessory with messaging and/or visuals promoting alcohol, drugs, tobacco,
gang affiliation, and/or any type of harassment as outlined in our rules.➢ Tops that do not cover the midriff. General Rule of Thumb: If you can’t gently pull the top down
to cover your midriff, it’s too short for a school environment.➢ Pants/Shorts that don’t cover the student’s bottom.➢ Flip flops and bare feet are not recommended due to safety concerns.➢ Sunglasses are not to be worn in the school without a documented medical reason.
EXTERIOR DOORS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY:For safety reasons, exterior doors will be locked at 8:10am (9:10am on PLC Mondays). Openingexteriors doors between 8:10am/9:10am and 2:40pm is considered a safety violation. All visitors mustenter through our main entrance on Main Street. This policy also includes late-arriving students andvisitors. Although we understand this may be an inconvenience, safety is our priority. The onlyexception to this is our north end entrance (student parking lot) in the Gym Foyer. These doors willremain open until 8:15am / 9:15am on PLCs.
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FAILURE TO DISPERSE:In the event of a verbal or physical conflict, students are expected to leave the area immediately andinform an adult. When a staff member instructs students to move away or leave the area, studentswho do not comply immediately will receive a disciplinary action. Crowding around a conflict orphysical fight is considered a dangerous behavior as this endangers others including staff attemptingto intervene. Dispersing is defined as leaving the immediate area.
FAILURE TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF:Students are expected to have their 2020-2021 student ID card in their possession. When any staffmember asks a student to identify his/herself, the student must state their full name and show their IDcard. Failure to comply is considered a safety violation. Staff reserve the right to ensure safety for ourschool. Students are expected to respectfully comply with this reasonable request.
FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE:Students at AHS are expected to actively participate and engage in all learning activities.Assignments not aligned with a student’s beliefs will be substituted with an alternative activityapproved by the teacher and the parent/guardian. Choosing to not participate in your own learningwill result in a conference between the teacher, student and possibly a parent or guardian.
FALSE REPORTING:To knowingly report false allegations is a violation of school policy. False allegations include reportingfalse information and/or leaving out facts or information. Students found to have made a false reportwill be subject to appropriate discipline.
FIGHTING:Fighting is defined as participating in an incident involving physical violence. If a fight, recording of, orany events leading up to a fight, occurs on school grounds or has a connection to the school,administration has a duty to respond. Social media, texting, or gossiping about others falls under theAHS administrators duty to investigate. Fighting includes but is not limited to:
● Engaging in mutual physical contact involving anger, hostility or premeditation.● Teasing, harassing, and/or intimidating others resulting in physical contact involving anger or
hostility.● Retaliating physically for teasing, harassing, threatening, or intimidating behaviors.● Verbally inciting or physically supporting a fight by one’s encouragement or presence
Note: Attending a fight, or encouraging/promoting/recording a fight is dangerous behavior. Studentswill be disciplined accordingly.
GAMBLING:Gambling is prohibited.
GANG ACTIVITY:Per the Revised Code of Washington RCW 9A.94A.030 (12-14): A student who is enrolled in a publicschool or an alternative school may be suspended or expelled if the student is a member of a gangand knowingly engages in gang activity on school grounds. “Gang” is defined as a group which:
a) consists of three or more people; andb) has a common name, identifiable sign, symbol, or leadership; andc) on an ongoing basis, conspires, promotes, and acts in concert mainly for criminal purposes.
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HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/BULLYING (HIB): School Board Policy 3205Harassment, intimidation or bullying includes intentional written messages or images, including thosethat are electronically transmitted; a verbal or physical act, including but not limited to one shown tobe motivated by any characteristic in RCW 9A36.080(3), (race, color, religion, ancestry, nationalorigin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap) or other distinguishingcharacteristics, when an act:
● Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;● Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;● Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating/threatening educational
environment;● Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Our systems are continuously monitored 24/7/365. Please refrain from participating in any HIBbehavior in all scenarios. There are better ways to handle conflicts. Also, no recordings or photosfrom class sessions may be used without the explicit consent of the instructor and all students whoare in the session.
EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT / MISCONDUCT:1. Making unwelcome, offensive or inappropriate sexually suggestive remarks, comments, gestures,
or jokes; or remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s appearance, gender or conduct;2. Using derogatory sexual terms for a person;3. Standing too close, inappropriately touching, cornering or stalking a person;4. Displaying offensive or inappropriate sexual illustrations on school property;5. Making sexual propositions or pressuring a person for sexual favors;6. Touching of a sexual nature;7. Writing graffiti of a sexual nature;8. Displaying or distributing sexually explicit drawings, pictures, or written materials;9. Circulating or showing emails, social media, videos, or websites of a sexual nature;10. Making sexual jokes, suggestive remarks, sexual rumors, or derogatory comments;11. Physical interference with movements, such as blocking or following someone
INCITING CONFLICT:Students involving themselves with the passing of information that directly results in a verbal orphysical conflict will be disciplined. Parents will be notified and law enforcement may be involved.
INSUBORDINATION/NON-COMPLIANCE:Failure to comply with a reasonable request of a staff member including all district employees, guestteachers, and guest office staff.
INTERFERING WITH SCHOOL AUTHORITY:Interfering or attempting to interfere with the daily duties of district personnel by using direct,deliberate, or focused threats, force, or violence, such that the staff person believes his/her safety orwell-being of his/her property is in danger is against policy.
OFF-CAMPUS MISCONDUCT: School Board Policy 3242Students shall remain on school grounds from time of arrival until the close of school unless officiallyexcused. Reasonable discipline may be imposed for an off-campus act of misconduct if the eventimpacts the educational process or learning environment. The following criteria should be consideredto decide whether an act of misconduct is sufficiently connected to the educational process:
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1. Location of the misconduct (proximity to school grounds or to a school activity);2. Hour and date of the misconduct (during school hours, but off-campus; immediately before or
after school hours; on district-sponsored transportation, directly before entering or after leavingdistrict-sponsored transportation, or during school-sponsored activities);
3. Effect on other participants or victims to the misconduct (did the misconduct involve or affectother students or school district personnel);
4. Severity of the misconduct and its likely connection to student or school district personnelsafety (e.g., fighting or other violent or destructive acts, the selling of a controlled substance, orpossession of a weapon); and
5. Extent to which the off-campus activity affects the environment or safety of the school (e.g.,students are afraid to come to school or afraid at school because of it; it is disruptive to theschool atmosphere in that special precautions or actions need to be taken to protect studentsand staff; the arrangements for the activity were made on campus but conducted off campus,such as drug sales, a fight or assault, etc.; or there are likely repercussions such as studentsfrom other schools or non-students coming onto the campus to effect retribution).
The District will respond to off-campus student speech that causes or threatens to cause a substantialdisruption on campus or interference with the right of students to be secure and obtain theireducation. Substantial disruption includes, but is not limited to, significant interference withinstruction, school operations or school activities, violent physical or verbal altercations betweenstudents, or a hostile environment that significantly interferes with a student’s education.
NON-SUPERVISED AREA VIOLATION:Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary steps, parent/guardian contact, andpossible safety searches by school administration. Being in unsupervised areas is viewed as a safetyviolation and administrators reserve the right to ensure a safe campus for all staff and students.
Unsupervised areas at AHS are:1. Parking Lots - During the school day2. Areas north of Café Auburn - during lunch including the 500/700/800 halls3. All P.E. /Athletic Facilities - If not under direct supervision of a staff member4. Hallways / Learning Zones
PARKING LOT VIOLATIONS:Students must purchase a student permit to park on campus during the school day. Students whoabuse their parking privileges will receive school level discipline, tickets and/or parent contacts.Students parking on campus during school hours without a permit will be ticketed.
School Board Policy 3243 states, The board regards the use of motor vehicles and bicycles for travelto and from school as an assumption of responsibility by parents and students.
Parking lots are off limits during the school day● You are not permitted to sit in parked cars during the school day, including lunchtime.● Improper operation of a motor vehicle on or around school property will result in suspension
of parking privileges and/or other disciplinary measures.
Student Vehicle Infractions/Fines: (at the expense of the owner or driver)● No Permit/Not In View (current school year)………………………..…….$20● Parked In Staff Lot………………………………………………………...…$35
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● Lending/Using Another Student’s Permit……………………..……….…..$20● Fire Lane/Zone—City Citation (may be towed)……………………..….…$75● Disabled Stall—City Citation (may be towed).…………….……………...$300/$450
RECKLESS / DANGEROUS DRIVING:Students who endanger others and themselves through reckless and dangerous driving will receiveschool level discipline including contacting a parent/guardian and loss of parking privileges up to theend of the school year. Students may also be subject to legal citation.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONStudents are to exercise discretion and respect the rights of others at all times. Overt acts of affectionimpact the learning environment and are not appropriate at school.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE: School Board Policy 3230Personal privacy is a fundamental aspect of individual liberty. All students possess the constitutionalright to be secure in their persons, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.Staff shall take particular care to respect students’ privacy.
School officials have authority to maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect studentsfrom exposure to illegal drugs, weapons, and contraband. The superintendent, the principal, andother staff designated by the superintendent shall have the authority to conduct reasonable searcheson school property as provided by board policy.
A search is required when there are reasonable grounds to suspect a student has a firearm on schoolgrounds, transportation or at school events.
Prior to conducting a search, school officials shall ask that the student consent to be searched byremoving all items from pockets or other personal effects. If the student refuses to consent to thesearch, school officials may proceed to search the student, the student’s personal belongings, andthe student’s locker as follows:
1. Any search of a student conducted by a school district employee must be reasonably related tothe discovery of contraband or other evidence of student’s violation of the law or school rules.For the purpose of this policy “contraband” means items, materials, or substances thepossession of which is prohibited by law or district policy, including but not limited to, controlledsubstances, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or any object that can reasonably beconsidered a firearm or a dangerous weapon.
2. Staff shall conduct searches in a manner which is not excessively intrusive in light of the ageand gender of the student and the nature of the suspected infraction.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT: School Board Policy 3205See HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING section
SUBSTANCE USE/POSSESSION/DISTRIBUTION/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA:Any student will be disciplined who:
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1. Illegally uses, possesses, sells, or is under the influence of drugs, alcohol, controlled ormood-altering substances;
2. Illegally uses, possesses, sells, or is under the influence of medication which is not prescribedfor her or his use by a licensed doctor;
3. Illegally uses, possesses, sells, or gives to another, drug paraphernalia, delivery devices suchas vapes at school, or at a school-sponsored activity or event.
4. All prescribed medication must be administered from our school’s health tech office in ourcounseling center. Failure to follow this policy = See section (2) above.
TARDY/UNEXCUSED:Students who are late to school due to a medical appointment, illness, or family emergency musthave their tardy excused by a signed note or a phone call from their parent/guardian on the same dayof the tardy. Students arriving late to school (1st Period) must check in with the attendance office. AtAuburn High School our classes begin on time. It is important to be there to receive the fulleducational opportunity.
Students who are regularly late to class will be subject to teacher discipline. Teachers will referstudents to their grade level administrator or dean of students.
TECHNOLOGY & CELL PHONE MISUSE: School Board Policy 3245While on school property or while attending school-sponsored or school-related activities, studentsshall not use personal telecommunication devices including cellular phones in a manner that poses athreat to academic integrity, disrupts the learning environment, or violates the privacy rights of others.All Auburn School District staff members have the right to request that students put their phone awayand/or store it out of sight.
Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsionand losing the privilege of bringing their device onto school property. In addition, administrators mayconfiscate or, with reasonable suspicion, search the device which shall only be returned to thestudent’s parent/guardian. Content or images that violate criminal laws will be forwarded to lawenforcement.
Students are responsible for devices they bring to school and are strongly encouraged to secure allpersonal property while on campus. The district shall not be responsible for loss, theft or destructionof devices brought onto school property. If your phone is lost or stolen, report it to school security andfill out an incident report. When possible, AHS security staff will attempt to recover the stolen item. Inthe event of a theft, students are encouraged to contact their wireless provider to either trace thelocation of the phone or disable use/in-app purchases, etc.
THEFT/IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN ITEM(s):Stealing is prohibited. Students who say they were “just joking” or claim to have “found” the itemwhen in possession of property that is not theirs will be investigated and afforded due process andsubsequent finding from school officials.
THREATENING ACTIONS:Threats/Intimidation is defined as: Communicating threats of violence or harm to an individual orgroup of individuals, directly or indirectly, whether by physical, verbal, written, telephone, or otherelectronic means, which cause the other person to believe his or her life, safety, or property is in
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danger, or which cause a listener to believe that another person’s life, safety, or property is in danger.It is not necessary that the threat be communicated to the intended victim.Threats toward Staff: Making threats of violence or harm toward any person acting in their officialcapacity as an employee and/or agent of the Auburn School District is against Auburn School Districtpolicy. Staff and students, alike, have the right to work and learn in a safe and non-threateningatmosphere. Auburn High School has no tolerance for students directly threatening staff persons. Ifthere is an implied or direct risk of violence towards the staff person, students will face disciplinaryaction and referral to local law enforcement.
TOBACCO VIOLATION:Students, as well as adults, are not allowed to use or possess tobacco/tobacco delivery products (i.e.,cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco/vape devices) on the Auburn High School campus.Progressive disciplinary consequences will be administered to anyone violating this policy.
TRUANCY/SKIPPING CLASS:Skipping school or classes falls under unexcused absences and truancy. Students who miss classare subject to school discipline and will not be allowed to make up work for full credit. Additionally,students involved in extra- curricular programs will not be allowed to participate if they skip school orclasses and could lead to suspension or removal from student activities. Students who develop apattern of skipping classes will be subject to Washington State Truancy Laws RCW 28A.250.020.Students absent from school without permission, or absent from class without the teacher’s explicitpermission are considered truant. Any student absence from school that is not excused by theirparent/guardian within 2 school days of the student’s return to school will be considered truant.
VANDALISM/DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY:Auburn High School encourages students, teachers and every citizen to cooperate in reporting anyvandalism to property belonging to the Auburn School District and the name(s) of the personsbelieved to be responsible. Any act of vandalism (graffiti, breaking equipment, removing or switchingout components, etc.) shall result in disciplinary action, loss of school privileges, and restitution.Students and/or their parent/guardian will be billed for the repair or replacement of damaged items orfacilities as well as the labor costs for repair or replacement.
WEAPON VIOLATION:A weapon includes, but is not limited to:
1) a firearm2) an airgun or any item which appears to be a realistic firearm or air look-alike.3) a device commonly known as throwing stars, nunchuck sticks; sling shot; metal knuckles; any
knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, orby an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement; or any dagger openly or furtivelycarried, or any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and/or which iscommonly known as a stun gun, including a projectile stun gun, that emits an electrical shock,charge, or impulse
4) any knife which is a cutting or stabbing instrument with a sharp blade set in a handle. Thisincludes pocket knives.
Carrying firearms onto, or possessing firearms on, school property, school-provided transportation,areas of facilities being used exclusively as school district property, or at school-sponsored events oractivities is illegal and will result in a one year mandatory expulsion.
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Firearm is defined as a weapon from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosivesuch as gunpowder. It also includes an explosive, incendiary, or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket,missile, or mine.
Violators will be expelled from the Auburn School District for no less than one calendar year. See,RCW 28A.600.420. The Superintendent or his or her designee may modify the expulsion on acase-by-case basis. District Identified Dangerous Weapons
District-defined dangerous weapons include: BB gun of any type, pellet gun of any type, soft airgun, slingshot, switchblade knife, fixed blade knife, large folding knife with a blade over 2-1/2 incheslong; any knife with a blade that locks open; any knife with more than one blade; razor blade; boxcutter; blowgun, Taser gun, and bullets. The definition of a dangerous weapon may also include anyobject, such as pepper/gas spray, that can reasonably be used to inflict serious bodily injury when astudent uses such an object with the intent to harm or intimidate someone, or when there is no otherreasonable purpose for possessing the object except to use it as a weapon. A laser pen may beconsidered to be a dangerous weapon if the light is deliberately aimed at another person’s eyes,whether or not there is intent to cause harm. The normal discipline for a first-time possession of adangerous weapon is a long-term suspension. The administrator can elect to give a lesser correctiveaction based on the particular facts and circumstances.
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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
At Auburn High School our staff will teach our students behavior expectations during TROY Time. Ourgoal is to offer a welcoming, positive and safe atmosphere for all staff and students. Our students willplay a big role in this. Auburn High School’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) plan,taught in classrooms and during TROY Time, will enable our entire school community to reach thehighest levels of safety, respect, and success on a daily basis.
Expectations will be introduced in September and February and revisited as needed throughout theschool year. For new students, our counselors will schedule meetings to review essential informationduring TROY time. Additionally, new students will have the opportunity to check in with counselorsduring TROY Time as they adjust to the new campus and school culture.
During Distance Learning: Each teacher will provide you the information you will need and togetheryou will create a social contract that will serve you in the Distance Learning Setting. This is just as ajust in case if we need to pivot to Distance Learning.
Discipline/Interventions: It is the intent of the school to encourage students to correctinappropriate/unacceptable behavior, attendance, or attitude problems in a timely manner. Studentswho violate a rule the first time face disciplinary action commensurate to the violation for a firstoccurrence. There may also be natural consequences that come with mistakes or impulsivedecisions. The administration team at AHS will endeavor to be fair and to ensure student due processin all investigation, fact finding scenarios.
Repeated violations or extreme situations may result in more weighted disciplinary action andpossibly suspension. At each intervention step, the intent is to assist the student in identifying theproblem, to understand other choices and options, and to encourage the student to acceptresponsibility for his/her actions. In our effort to partner with parents and guardians, AHS staff willnotify parents/guardians by phone or email when disciplinary actions have been assigned to theirstudents.
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STUDENT CONSEQUENCE FRAMEWORK
RESTORATIVEUnderstanding one’s impact and learning howto consider other options is all about learning.AHS will endeavor to address offenses usingrestorative practices to better serve allstudents.● Admin/Student Conference● Counselor/Student Conference● Advocate/Student Conference● Student/Student Mediation● Teacher/Student Mediation● Parent/Guardian may be included
PUNITIVE w/ LearningSometimes a penalty will need to be assignedin the form of time taken away. Students willbe asked to reflect and explore other options.● Lunch Assignment (Detention)● After School Assignment (Detention)● Campus Beautification● Parent/Guardian notified
EXCLUSIONARY w/ Learning● In-School Suspension (ISS)● Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
■ Short Term (1-10 days)■ Long Term (11, or more)
● Emergency Expulsion (up to 10 days)● Expulsion (up to 45 days)● Possible Police involvement
TIER 1 NEED TO KNOWSAt Auburn High School students also learn school-wideexpectations (in the school and virtual setting) through ourpositive behavior program that is taught to all students at thebeginning of Fall Semester and reviewed periodically and atthe start of Spring Semester, and reviewed as needed.
At Auburn High School teachers and students collaborate tocreate, establish, and promote positive behaviors through thedevelopment of a classroom social contract.
Staff will provide reminders for their students through theapplication of our Four Questions:
CLASSROOM example CAMPUS example
What are you doing? Where are you going?
What are you supposed to bedoing?
Where are you supposed to begoing? (Pass will be checked)
Are you doing it? Are you going there?
What are you going to do aboutit?
Are you making the rightdecision?
How are you talking to me?How are you supposed to be talking to me?
OFFENSE TYPE RESTORATIVE PUNITIVE EXCLUSION
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT √ √ NOCheating, Plagiarism, Copying
ARSON √ √ √Willfully and deliberately setting anything onfire on school campus or school related event.
ASSAULT √ √ √Unwanted striking or contacting anotherperson, or people.
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OFFENSE TYPE RESTORATIVE PUNITIVE EXCLUSION
DETENTION NOT SERVED √ √ NODetentions not served will result in moredetention & parent notification
DISRESPECTFUL / RUDENESS √ √ NOInterrupting, yelling, using sarcasm, scoffing orengaging in conduct deemed disrespectful by areasonable person.(Upset, non-threatening)
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR MISCONDUCT √ √ NOBehavior disruptive to the education setting, inor out of the classroom deemed disrespectfulby a reasonable person.(Upset, non-threatening)
DISTANCE LEARNING VIOLATION √ √ NOOnline behavior that disrupts the learningenvironment for any participant.
DRESS/ATTIRE GUIDELINE DISTRACTION √ √ √Articles of clothing or accessories that are orhave the potential to be disruptive to thelearning environment and/or safe operations ofour school campus such as swastikas, nazisymbols, confederate flags, or language meantto incite. Admin reserves the right to adjust ourdress guidelines in response to school safety.
EXTERIOR DOOR - SCHOOL SAFETY √ √ NOOpening exterior doors during school isconsidered a breach of safety for our campus.During the school day all non-staff must enterthe school through the main entrance only.
FAILURE TO COMPLY √ √ NONot following a reasonable rule, regulation,policy, practice, protocol posted or spoken.
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OFFENSE TYPE RESTORATIVE PUNITIVE EXCLUSION
FAILURE TO DISPERSE √ √ √Not leaving the scene of a conflict is considereda dangerous behavior similar to aiding andabetting an illegal activity.
FALSE REPORTING √ √ √Knowingly reporting a false allegation is aviolation of school policy and student’s rights.False reporting can be both verbal or written.
FIGHTING √ √ √Engaging in physical, combative, aggressivebehavior towards another person.
FORGERY √ √ NOThe faking of a signature or turning in a falsenote. Falsified phone numbers, names andcontact info falls into this category
GAMBLING √ √ NOAny wager resulting in payoff of money or itemsis prohibited at school and school sponsoredevents.
GANG ACTIVITY √ √ √Clothing or gestures that imply gang affiliationcoupled with negative behaviors that detractfrom a safe and orderly school environment.
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING √ √ √RCW 9A36.080(3) describes acts intended toharm a student, damage property, and interfereswith their education. Negative behavior that ispersistent or pervasive that is intimidating orthreatening to the educational environment andhas the effect or potential effect of substantiallydisrupting the orderly operations of the school.
INCITING √ √ √Instigating or promoting conflict through secondparty communication, social media, face to face,written notes, or other communication methods.
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OFFENSE TYPE RESTORATIVE PUNITIVE EXCLUSION
INSUBORDINATION √ √ √Not following a reasonable request from anyadult at school. Sometimes requests are madefrom a staff member that a student may notagree with. Students are expected to complywith staff and bring their grievance(s) up laterwith an administrator. Students will be warnedand provide more than one chance to make agood decision.
LEFT CLASS WITHOUT PERMISSION √ √ NOStudents leaving class need to have a signed,dates, time stamped hall pass. High Schoolstudents are responsible for following this safetypractice during the school day.
NON-SUPERVISED AREA VIOLATION √ √ NOPhysically being in an area of campusdesignated as non-supervised without an AHSstaff member during the school day. Examplesare: Parking lots, gymnasium, performing artscenter, and the north end of the school duringthe school day.
OFF-CAMPUS VIOLATION √ √ NOWe are a closed campus from the time studentsarrive until the end of the school day. Studentswho leave campus without authorization will bemarked as truant and parents/guardians will benotified.
PARKING VIOLATION √ √ NOCity’s RCW apply
RECKLESS DRIVING ON AHS PROPERTY √ √ NOSpeeding, erratic driving, passengers in openbeds of trucks, endangering others.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION √ √ NOInappropriate intimate behavior that goesbeyond friendly affection not conducive to aneducational community.
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OFFENSE TYPE RESTORATIVE PUNITIVE EXCLUSION
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT √ √ √Sexual and/or lewd behaviors sometimesaccompanied with some aspect of personalpower over another.
SUBSTANCE POSSESSION/USE/DISTRIBUTION √ √ √Possession and/or use of any drugs and/oralcohol products or items used fordistribution/sales while on school grounds orschool related events and activities.
TARDINESS √ √ NOArrives to class after the tardy bell.
TECHNOLOGY / CELL PHONE MISUSE √ √ NOStudents shall not use personaltelecommunication devices including cellularphones in a manner that poses a threat toacademic integrity, disrupts the learningenvironment, or violates the privacy rights ofothers.
THEFT / POSSESSION OF STOLEN ITEMS √ √ √Stealing and/or found with stolen items.
THREATS √ √ √Actions that potentially threaten the safety andwelfare of another person.
TOBACCO & VAPE DEVICES √ √ NOPossession and/or us of tobacco products whileon school grounds or school related events.Vape device liquids and/or residue will be testedfor all illegal properties by the school SRO.
TRUANCY √ √ NOUnauthorized absence from school or a singleclass.
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OFFENSE TYPE RESTORATIVE PUNITIVE EXCLUSION
VANDALISM / DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY √ √ √Defacing or damaging school or another person’sproperty on school grounds or school relatedevents.
WEAPONS √ √ √In possession or having been seen with aweapon on school grounds or a school relatedevent.
● All Exclusionary Actions will include academic support and reengagement process.● Any 3-day or more exclusionary action will require a re-entry meeting to support a successful transition back into
the AHS school community.
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THE AUBURN TROJAN LEGACY OF BOB JONES
Mr. Bob Jones worked at Auburn High School from 1983 to 2017. During this time he heldroles as a science teacher, athletic coach, activities coordinator, and athletic director. Bobwas known as a leader and a caring man. Everybody saw Bob as a friend. A friend who lovedto help.
Those who knew of Bob knew that he was a heck of a football coach as well as a wrestlingcoach. He was enthusiastic, well organized, and loved to keep his practices up tempo,competitive, and fun. Under his leadership his teams had a lot of success and his studentathletes learned so much more than just what it takes to be successful with a sport.
Those who knew Bob well would attest that all of the above is true, and there was so muchmore that he offered to go with this. Bob was a family man. Bob cared about helping others.It’s because of this passion to serve our school and community that our school’s gymnasiumand the street between our north campus and Troy Field is named after him. The name on theside of our gym and on the road next to the Memorial Stadium truly mean something and thiswrite up is another way to keep Bob’s leadership legacy alive. Cancer cannot defeat the spiritand legacy of this man, as he will live on through the service and commitment that our AHSstaff and students provide year in and year out.
There is symbolism in placing Bob Jones at the end of your Student Handbook. This wasintentional because he would want everybody else to receive attention, credit, or honor aheadof himself as he put others first, daily.
“Focus on Today”
Bob Jones
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