Lake Stevens High School - Washington State

SAFETY / HEALTH

ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE

All students are strongly encouraged to have insurance coverage while at school and/or participating in school related events. All students participating in interscholastic athletics are required to have insurance prior to their first turnout. If a student is injured at school or during a school sponsored activity, he/she must make a report of the accident to the office. Accident insurance to cover all school activities may be purchased through the school. There is some variation in the cost of insurance depending on the sports involved. Students are urged to take advantage of this insurance unless the family has insurance at home which will cover them.

FIRE / EARTHQUAKE / LOCKDOWN DRILLS

Fire and earthquake drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The teacher in each classroom will give the students instructions.

HEALTH CENTER SERVICE

If a student becomes ill at school, he/she is to report to the health center with a pass from his/her teacher. A decision as to what should be done concerning the illness will be made. If assigned to the Health Center, the student must sign in and out with an office secretary. Stays in the Health Center in excess of 30 minutes must have administrative approval. Excessive use of the Health Center by students will necessitate a parent conference to determine needed medical attention. A school nurse is available for discussing individual health problems with students. The Health Center is the only authorized area for ill students. The student will be considered truant if when ill and out of class he/she does not report to the Health Center. Cots, bathrooms, medical supplies and part-time nursing care are all available in the Health Center.

MEDICATION

Lake Stevens High School students may not self-medicate. Students may have access to their medication in the nurse’s office to be administered by designated personnel, usually the school nurse. Chronic long term medication, prescription or over the counter, needs to be administered through the nurse’s office. If medication needs to be administered by school personnel, a written, current and unexpired request from a licensed physician or dentist must accompany the medication. Such request shall state that it is necessary for the school to administer medication to the student to permit the student to attend school. In a situation when parent, physician, principal and school nurse believe it is in the best interest of the student to carry medication, the medication is to be accompanied by written permission from the parent indicating the name and dosage of the medication and the dates and times to be administered, needing to follow the LSHS medicine taking protocol. It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the principal or school nurse, in writing that the child will be self-medicating. Students may carry a one day dose of short term over the counter medication for self medication as long as it is accompanied by a parental note. A violation of this privilege may result in disciplinary action.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

A memorandum of understanding exists between the Lake Stevens School District and the Lake Stevens Police Department. The following incidents will be reported to the police: Fights, arson, assault, bomb threats, burglary, dangerous weapons violations, disturbances, explosives, extortion, harassment, blackmail, coercion, forgery, tampering with fire apparatus or alarms, theft, destruction of property, robbery, sale, use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, drug and/or criminal trespass. This list is not limited in scope.

SCHOOL CLIMATE

A school building is not a school until it is occupied by students. When a building becomes a school, it takes on a character and meaning and expresses itself to the student body and visitors in relation to the respect it is given by the students in its appearance and daily care. We feel it is a matter of personal and school pride that each and every student makes a commitment to do everything possible so that the appearance of our school and grounds expresses a positive message for everyone. This commitment includes using a common sense approach. Trash belongs in trash cans. Food is to be eaten only in designated areas. Gum, graffiti, and spit have no place on the sidewalks, floors, or walls, and the furniture and equipment in your school are for your use and not abuse. Consequences will range from litter detail to long term suspension for chronic repeat offenders. Students who disfigure property, break windows, or do other damage to school or personal property, or equipment will make restitution in addition to being subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.