Student Handbook
Welcome to Fort Stevens
Welcome to Fort Stevens Elementary. Each new school year brings about change and great opportunities, and this year is no exception. The staff strives daily to create an atmosphere where children feel connected and can learn in a safe, fun, and caring setting.
It is our hope that you as parents/guardians will join us in promoting a positive attitude towards learning. Student success is more likely when home and school can work together as a team. Therefore, we encourage you to build a partnership with our school and become involved in all aspects of your child’s education through school activities, nightly homework, Booster Club, and our District Volunteer Program.
Communication is always the key to a successful partnership. We hope that the information found in this handbook will help to answer any questions you may have. School staff, community, parents/guardians, and students working together is what makes Fort Stevens Elementary a great place to learn.
If at any time, you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please do not hesitate to call us at 360.458.4800.
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*Handbooks are subject to change throughout the year based on board policy, OSPI Guidelines or State & Federal Laws.
Expectations
- Self-Regulate: controlling our actions to make good choices
- Overcome Challenges: using a growth mindset
- Act with Integrity: doing what is right even if no one is looking
- Respect Everyone: treating people the way you want to be treated
School Pledge
We are committed to creating a school that knows no limits to the social, emotional, and academic success of each student.
School Goal
Every student without exception and without excuse will achieve their full learning potential in reading, writing, and math.
Handbook Sections
- Optimal Learning Environment
- Attendance Information
- Discipline
- Parent Involvement
- School Procedures
- Student Learning
- Student Support & Services
Optimal Learning Environment
Yelm Community Schools embraces the diversity within our schools and seeks to create a nurturing and barrier-free learning environment for each student. To achieve this goal we commit to:
- Preparing our students to thrive in a multicultural and diverse society.
- Ensuring fair, equitable and inclusive principles are integrated into our policies, programs, operations and practices.
- Creating school and classroom cultures that are free of bias-based language or behaviors.
- Eliminating barriers that perpetuate negative outcomes.
- Providing all students the resources, opportunities and supports needed to succeed at high levels.
- Honoring and building upon the strengths and assets of every student.
- Welcoming and engaging families and community members as essential partners.
Attendance Information
Yelm Community Schools places a high priority on school attendance. Studies prove that daily attendance has a direct impact on student achievement. Our goal is to have every student arrive on time and attend a full day of school.
School Hours and Supervision
Regular school hours are 9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. The safety of students is of utmost importance to us. Students should not arrive on campus before 9:10 a.m. We do not have before or after school supervision available. To ensure student safety, all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m. Individual before or after school activities will be communicated by supervising teacher.
Tardiness
Students are expected to be in class on time. If a student’s tardiness becomes frequent (after 5 in a semester), the student shall be referred to our Principal for support. In addition, excessive tardiness may result in the school requiring an Attendance Agreement.
Late Arrival/Early Pick-Up
Students arriving between 9:16 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. will be marked tardy.
Students arriving between 10:01 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. will be marked absent for the morning.
Students leaving between 12:31 p.m. – 2:59 p.m. will be marked absent for the afternoon.
Students leaving between 3:00 p.m. – 3:44 p,m. will be marked with an afternoon tardy.
Definition of “Excused Absences”
Students are expected to attend ALL assigned classes each day unless excused by the parent/guardian for valid reasons below.
- Participation in a school-approved activity: This absence must be authorized by a staff member and prior notification must be provided to parent/guardian for approval. (IE. field trips)
- Illness, health condition, health care appointments, family emergency, or religious/cultural purpose: We encourage parents/guardians to schedule appointments during non-school hours whenever possible. School officials may require a health professional’s written note when a student has more than 3 consecutive absences. Parents/guardians are encouraged to acquire a health professional’s written note whenever possible and submit a copy to the Attendance Office. If a parent/guardian needs to pick up their child for an appointment, they must sign them out at the office.
- Parental/Family Pre-Arranged Absence: Parents/Guardians are to notify the school two weeks prior if there will be a pre-arranged absence from school. The absence may be classified as unexcused if the student is under an Attendance Agreement, BECCA order, or has an adverse effect on the student’s education or student has already reached 10 absences for the school year or 10% of the current year. The Pre-Arranged Absence Form is available at each school office.
- Court, judicial proceedings court-ordered activity or absences related to homeless or foster care status.
- Suspensions from school
Definition of “Unexcused Absences”
Unexcused absences are defined as “failure on the part of the parent/guardian to notify the school in a timely manner.”
Reporting Absence Procedures
When your child will be absent from school, you can notify the school in two ways:
- Send an email to: fs_attendance@ycs.wednet.edu and provide reason
- Call attendance line at: 360.458.8198 and provide reason
- Do NOT contact the teacher.
If your student has not arrived at school or the school hasn’t been notified of the absence by 10:30 a.m., an automated phone call, email, and/or text will be sent to the parent/guardian.
Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism incorporates all absences: excused, unexcused and suspensions. The focus is on the academic consequences due to the loss of instructional time and preventing absences before students fall behind. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than 10% of the school year.
Process for Truancy
The following truancy procedures will be followed prior to filing a full petition.
Tier 1
- 1-2 Unexcused Absences: Parent/Guardian will be contacted via School Messenger, E-mail, letter or phone call
- 3 Unexcused Absences: Schedule a meeting with school personnel to find solution
- IEP/504 Accruing Students: Case manager will convene an IEP meeting to develop a plan
Tier 2
- 4 Unexcused Absences/Excessive Excused Absences or 10% of the school year
- Students will be placed on attendance contract
Tier 3
- 5 Unexcused Absences/Excessive Excused Absences or 10% of the school year: The school will file a stay petition with Thurston county Juvenile court and schedule a Community Truancy Board Meeting.
- Students not attending school as court ordered results in school filing a contempt and progress report Thurston County Juvenile court.
- Monitor and review expiration date.
Discipline
The rules contained herein are meant to regulate student conduct at school, at all school-sponsored activities, and off-campus that adversely affects the school-learning climate. Depending on the circumstance of the student’s violation, school authorities may, in compliance with state law and the rules of the State Board of Education, Chapter 180-40 WAC, impose discipline. District Policies are available in the Student Rights & Responsibility Handbook.
Discipline procedures will follow district policies.
Student Conduct – Policy 3240
Classroom Management, Discipline & Corrective Action – Policy 3241
Exceptional Misconduct – Policy 3241
Student Sexual Harassment – Policy 3205
Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products & Delivery Devices – Policy 4215
District Policies are available in the on the website.
- Common Area Expectations
- CrimeStoppers 1.800.222.TIPS (8477)
- Dress Code
- Harassment, Intimindation and Bullying (HIB)
- Playground Expectations
Common Area Expectations
To help students be successful, we have established common area expectations that are posted in the building and taught throughout the school year.
Location |
Self- regulate |
Overcome challenges |
Act with integrity |
Respect everyone |
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Office |
Go to the student window. |
Have an office pass. |
Wait your turn. Wait to be spoken to. |
Respect adult directions. Have 0 voice level waiting. |
Hallways |
Walk facing forward on the right side with 0 voice level. |
Carry a hall pass. Go straight to your location. |
Follow directions. Hold the doors for others. |
Respect wall displays. Keep hands and feet to yourself. |
Bathrooms |
Do your business. Wash your hands. |
2 minutes or less. Keep space clean. |
Go, flush, & wash. Throw away your paper towel in garbage. |
Wait your turn. Close the door. |
Lunch Line-up |
Line up at 3 whistles. Get into the correct line for hot or cold lunch. |
Wait in line for the teachers. Volume 0-2. |
Follow adult directions. Walk with your class. |
Keep hands and feet to yourself. Stay in your spot in line. |
Cafeteria |
Wait your turn in line. Stay in one spot at the table. |
Walk Clean up your mess. |
Level 2 voice - table talk. Stick with your lunch choice from morning. |
Eat your own food. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. |
Assembly |
Be quiet when the speaker holds up a hand or says “Give me five”. |
Sit with your class. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. |
Follow adult directions. Stay seated on bottoms and be quiet. |
Be an active listener. Participate and clap when necessary. |
Bus |
Walk in a straight line on the sidewalk. Keep hands, feet, & backpack to yourself. |
Teachers walk students to each bus. Students stay on the bus once put on it by a teacher. |
When there is a late bus, wait patiently in line. |
Wait for an entire class to pass before joining the bus line. |
Parent Pick-up |
Stay seated until called. Keep hands and feet to self. |
Level 1 voice. Keep your backpack still. |
Sit with your grade level. |
Follow adult directions right away. |
CrimeStoppers 1.800.222.TIPS (8477)
- Calling 800-222-TIPS(8477)
- Submitting Online at p3tips.com
- Download the P3 App to your mobile device
As always, tipsters remain 100% anonymous and could possibly be rewarded up to $1,000. Remember to save your “tip number” in order to follow up and receive a reward. Anyone having knowledge about dangerous situations or crimes (past, present or future) can report a tip.
Dress Code
In order to facilitate learning for all students, YCS requires that student dress and appearance follow health and safety standards and not cause disruption to the learning environment. Students who do not follow these guidelines will be asked to change their clothing, cover up, and/or contact home if necessary.
Heads: K-5 students must remove all headwear while in the building. Headwear includes hats, hoods, headbands with animal ears, bandanas and head wraps. (Exceptions will be made for medical, religious and other approved reasons.)
Torso: Clothing must cover stomachs, backs, shoulders, chests and undergarments.
Legs: Shorts, skirts and dresses must be longer than mid-thigh. Undergarments must be covered.
Feet: Footwear must be worn at all times appropriate to the activity. Strapless shoes and high heels are discouraged for safety.
Guidelines
- Clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, is sexually suggestive, or displays inappropriate pictures or writing is prohibited.
- Any clothing worn in a manner identified as gang related is prohibited.
- Jewelry that can pose safety hazards is prohibited.
- Exceptions to dress code standards may be made for PE or school activities.
What students wear does affect the way they think about, and behave toward, their tasks at school, their peers, and adults. Please consider this as you help your child make appropriate choices for school clothes.
Harassment, Intimindation and Bullying (HIB)
Schools are meant to be safe and inclusive environments where all students are protected from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), including in the classroom, on the school bus, in school sports, and during other school activities.
View the full definition of HIB, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights and Gender Inclusive procedures.
Playground Expectations
Playground supervisors will ensure students know expectations and designated areas for play. Students that need to enter the building during recess will check in with a playground supervisor. The expectations for the most popular activities are here:
Location |
Self- regulate |
Overcome challenges |
Act with integrity |
Respect everyone |
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Big Toy and Blacktop |
Go down the slide feet first on your bottom. Keep bark, rocks, and sand on the ground. |
Tag (one hand touch) only in the field or wood chips, not on the Big Toy. Walk on blacktop. |
Keep hands and feet to self. Wait your turn.
|
Use kind words. Line up at 3 whistles. |
Four Square |
2-4 players Rotate to the right. |
Open hand hits. Hit ball into square, not on lines or out. |
One bounce per person. Judging by 1st, 2nd, and last person in line. |
Judge fairly. Be a good sport. |
Soccer |
Play by soccer rules: feet only. Pass with control. |
Use kind words. Keep hands and feet to yourself. |
Choose fair teams and stay on your team. Be a team player: pass and help your team. |
Be a good sport. Invite others to play. |
Swings |
Swing on your bottom. Get off swing with a big jump off. |
Swing forwards and backwards, not sideways or at a diagonal.
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Swing to a count of 100 if others are waiting. Keep chains straight, not twisted up. |
Give those on the swings space when walking or running near swings. |
Tetherball |
2 players Hit with an open hand. |
Hit the ball, not the rope. Stay on your half of the circle. |
Judging by 1st, 2nd, and last person in line. |
Wait your turn. Be a good sport. |
Wall Ball |
2 players at a time. Open hand hits only, no special rules. |
Follow judges’ calls without arguing. Ball bounces once before being hit or hitting the wall. |
Play within the boundaries. Judge fairly. |
Judges are 1st, 2nd, and last in line. Be a good sport. |
Parent Involvement
How can I help my child to be successful in school?
Parents can contribute to their child’s success in school by:
- Making sure your child/children have prompt and regular school attendance
- Reading to or with your child/children at least twenty minutes daily
- Talking with your child about school activities and being interested in his/her assignments
- Keeping yourself informed of school news through the office and classroom newsletters
- Teaching your child to have respect for rules, the rights of others, people in authority and public/private property
Family Access
Family Access is a web-based tool designed to give parents/guardians and students access to student information to support achievement. Students and parent/guardians each have their own access.
Need help with your access or need to access tutorials?
- Attendance
- Grades/Academic Progress/Test Scores
- Class Schedules & Teacher Contacts
- Lunch Balances
- Conference Scheduling
- And much more!
Volunteer
Volunteers are a vital part of our students' education. To volunteer in a school during the school year, an application must be completed online. All volunteers must receive clearance through the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) before volunteering. Clearance is granted for one school year only.
Volunteers can work directly with the office or a classroom teacher, with our Booster Club, or with our Counselor through our Watch D.O.G.S and M.O.M.S program.
School Procedures
- Assemblies
- Before and After School Drop off Information and Transportation Changes
- Celebrations
- Class Placement
- Emergency Closure
- Lost and Found
- Personal Property at School
- School & Class Photos
- Walkers and Bike Riders
Assemblies
At Fort Stevens, we celebrate student success and achievement. SOAR Assemblies are held most months to recognize students for SOAR characteristics, achievement in Math and/or ELA (Reading or Writing), and Eagle Achievement (progress or success in a category of the teachers choice). Teachers will notify parents/guardians in order to attend assemblies and celebrate their child/children.
Before and After School Drop off Information and Transportation Changes
Students are not to be on campus before 9:10a.m. (10:10 a.m. Late Start) or after 3:45 p.m.
Student Drop Off Procedures
When students are dropped off in the morning before school, vehicles must be in the right lane and students must exit the right side of the vehicle. Once students are dropped off, drivers must move to exit the parking lot. Please be respectful of other drivers and students when dropping off as this ensures the safety of our students.
Picking Up Children From School
When picking up students after school, please park and come into the building. Please remember to bring your ID as it is required for picking up any student before or during school. We ask that parents send a note to school with their child to notify the office if a student will be picked up before regular dismissal time. When picking students up, please come to the office, and your child will be called to the office to meet you there. If someone other than a parent is picking up the student, be sure you send written authorization indicating that. To ensure the safety of our students, all students who are picked up from school must be signed out in the binder in the office when checked out during the school day.
We teach bell to bell, as school attendance is important and early pick-ups are disruptive to the educational process, we encourage parents to wait until school is dismissed before picking up their child, whenever possible.
End Of Day Procedures
If there is a change from the normal routine, either bus, or parent pickup, a note is required. If you are unable to send a note with your student, you may email fs_attendance@ycs.wednet.edu by 2:00 p.m. Verbal directions to your child cannot be accepted as a change. Please notify the office, in writing, with any changes.
Riding The Bus
Our bus drivers review the bus rules with students at the beginning of the year. If you have questions about busing or need a copy of the rules, please call our transportation department at 360.458.4800.
If it is necessary to make a bus change (permanent or temporary), please email fs_attendance@ycs.wednet.edu prior to 2:00 p.m.
Celebrations
For students’ health and safety, treats or snacks must be store-bought. Please be sure to check with your child's teacher before bringing any treats to school. Because of severe food allergies, please do not bring products containing any nuts, including peanuts or peanut oil to school for classroom consumption.
Please do not have flowers, gifts or balloons delivered to school (these items are a possible allergen, a distraction in the classroom, and they are not allowed on the bus). Latex items of any kind are not allowed at school. Also, party invitations should not be given out at school.
Class Placement
We consider class placement to be a vital task and one in which we will invest a great deal of time. Anticipating class assignments for the coming year can be a source of anxiety for some children and families. Many have found that an understanding of the process can help to reduce this anxiety.
The goal is to maintain a balance of size, academic strengths, student leadership, gender, social skills, independent work skills, personalities, and students who are involved in special programs. The building principal is responsible for making final decisions on assignments to grade and teacher. Placement of children with disabilities is a shared responsibility with the district’s Director of Special Services. Either the building principal or the Director of Special Services, as the case may be, will gladly discuss with parents and will consider information presented by educational specialists and parents.
Emergency Closure
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Sometimes during the school year, we face the possibility of inclement weather resulting in school closure or schedule changes. Typically, families will be notified of emergency schedule changes by an automated phone call, email and/or text. We will announce closures and delays as early as possible but not later than 5:30 a.m. Occasionally circumstances change quickly and late announcements are unavoidable. The following information is for reference in the event that the schools are closed or buses operate on an emergency schedule:
- School Closure: All schools will be closed all day and any activities planned for the day or evening will be announced by 12pm on the district website.
- Emergency Schedule: Indicates that schools will start on a delayed schedule. Parents are reminded that although the buses will start the runs later, if we are on an emergency schedule, the buses may be slightly later near the end of the run. We request that parents make allowances for this.
- Limited Transportation: Limited transportation will prevail if some roads become inaccessible or if the county announces road closures. If we alter a route, we will send an automated message. School will be in session unless otherwise announced by the Superintendent’s Office.
Stay informed about Emergency Closures & Delays by
- Signing up for FLASH ALERT to receive an email notification.
- Updating your Family Access email and home & cell numbers
- Opting In for Text Messaging (Text YES to 67587)
- Following Yelm Community Schools social media platforms
- Visiting the district website for detailed information and updates
- Tuning in to other media outlets
It is requested that parents/guardians do not call the media stations for closure information.
AM Stations | FM Stations | TV Stations |
KGTK 920
KOMO 1000
KGY 1240
KITZ 1400
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KPLU 88.5
KMPS 94.1
KXXO 96.1
KGY 96.9
KIRO 97.3
KRWM 106.9
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KOMO 4
KING 5 / KONG 6
KIRO 7
KCPQ 13
|
Lost and Found
All lunch containers, hats, gloves, coats, and other articles of clothing should be plainly marked with your child’s name. Articles of clothing or other large items found on the school grounds are put in the lost and found. Small items are brought to the office and stored in a drawer. Efforts will be made to connect any articles marked with a child’s name to the rightful owner. If your child loses an item, encourage him or her to check our lost and found. Parents are equally welcome to check the lost and found for missing articles. All items not claimed will be donated to a local charity after each semester. Announcements of donation times will be posted in the newsletter.
Personal Property at School
Fort Stevens is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items brought to school from home. Please have your child keep personal items such as toys, sports equipment, electronics, or cell phones at home.
Cell Phones/Smart Watches
Cell phones and smart watches must be kept off and in students’ backpacks during the school day. Students are not allowed to use their phones, take photos, or send voice or text messages, without staff permission.
Disciplinary actions may be taken based on the severity of the incident. Using phones to bully or harass other students (through recorded /spoken/written words or pictures) violates RCW 9A.36.080 and will result in disciplinary action. For further details regarding students and telecommunication devices, please refer to YCS School Board Policy 3245 on the district website @ www.ycs.wednet.edu.
Money and Valuables
Please do not allow students to bring more money to school than what is needed during the school day. Valuables, electronics (i.e. I Pods, MP3 players, DSs, etc.) are NOT allowed at school. These items will be kept in the office until a parent can pick them up. School personnel will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Toys
Toys from home are not allowed at Fort Stevens.
School & Class Photos
Individual student pictures are taken in the fall and spring and classroom group pictures are taken in the spring at Fort Stevens Elementary. These photos are taken by a commercial firm and are available at a nominal cost. These individual and class photos are also published in a yearbook, which can be pre-purchased through the office in the spring.
If you do not want your child’s picture published in the school or local media publications, then inform the office. A form can be found on our website under family resources and then forms for those parents not wanting their photos distributed. Once this form is filled out, please turn them into the front office, so that those requests can be honored.
Walkers and Bike Riders
If parents/guardians choose to have their child/children walk, a permission slip needs to be signed and on file in the office. Parents/guardians who meet their child/children to walk home, can meet students in the grove across from the bus pick-up area.
If parents/guardians choose to have their child/children ride their bicycle or scooter to and from school, a permission slip needs to be signed and on file in the office. Bicycles and/or scooters need to be in the designated gated parking area at the front of the school. Helmets are strongly encouraged to help keep students safe. No bicycles, scooters, or skateboards are to be ridden on school grounds. Students who ride a bike or scooter to school and do not have a permission slip on file will be asked to leave their bike or scooter at school and ride the bus home.
Student Learning
District Technology Access
The district is dedicated to promoting and instilling principles of digital citizenship and media literacy in students and encourages guardians to play an active role in the process of educating students. While the district takes great care to monitor and filter inappropriate websites, students are expected to be responsible users of their access and the educational technology tools made available. For a complete list of Student Responsible Use Guidelines, review the Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook and/or Policy and Procedure 2022/P on the district website,
Students will be given a unique user login and password to access educational technology tools. The login portal icon is available at the top of the school and district website for students to access at school or home. It is essential students keep this information private to ensure security of their school files and online accounts.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
The vision of Yelm Community Schools is to prepare ALL students for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.
A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a service delivery framework focused on prevention and problem solving for all students. An integrated MTSS connects all of the academic and non-academic interventions, supports, and services available in schools and communities to support instruction and eliminate barriers to learning and teaching. Within an MTSS framework, multiple levels of instruction, assessment, and intervention are designed to meet the academic and non-academic needs of ALL students.
Essential Components of an MTSS Framework
- Core Instruction and Tiered Continuum of Evidence-based Interventions and Supports (Tier I, II, III)
- Universal Screening and Progress Monitoring
- Data-based Decision Making
- Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
- Creating and maintaining the infrastructure to support an integrated MTSS Framework
Student Support & Services
Food Service & Meals
Meal Service
The breakfast and lunch program is provided by our district’s Food Service department. Breakfast is served 8:55 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Lunch is served 11:20 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. Menus are available on the website.
Meal Costs
Please check the website for an updated fee schedule.
Free and Reduced Meals
Meal benefits are available to families that meet income guidelines. Free and Reduced applications are available online through Skyward Family Access. Paper applications are available at school upon request or on our Food Service website.
If you have questions regarding your child’s meal account, please contact your school. For assistance with Free and Reduced application, please contact the district Food Service Department at 360.400.1151.
Online Payments
As a convenience to families, Yelm Community Schools provides an easy way to make online payments from home or work, 24/7. With just one login, you can make payments for any child in your household using Discover, VISA, or MasterCard credit or debit cards.
Online payments can be used to replenish a student’s food service account or pay for any existing fines or fees, such as class fees, athletic fees, or ASB activities.
Yelm Community Schools is fully compliant with all data protection laws, including PCI Data Security Standards. Yelm School District does not store your billing or payment information at any time. Any personal information you enter related to your credit card through this website is purged immediately. Any contact information you enter is stored for your convenience when using our website. Information you provide to us will only be used by Yelm Community Schools. We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Health Information
Common Health Care Procedures
Accident or Head Trauma: Parents will be notified regarding any incident that necessitates an accident report. In addition, any student who suffers trauma to the head at school will be assessed in the health room and parents will be notified.
Allergy Accommodations: Latex Allergy - Yelm Community Schools prohibits the use of all latex products, including latex balloons, due to severe allergies. Peanut Allergy - Please refrain from sending any peanut products due to severe allergies.
Diarrhea: Any student who has been having diarrhea will be sent home and may return to school when they have been free of diarrhea for 24 hours.
Fever: Any student with a fever of 100.4 or higher will be sent home and may return to school once the child has been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.
Injury: If any child has an injury that prohibits them from participating in PE or other school activities, a note from the physician is needed to excuse participation. Please be sure the doctor includes when student can return to normal activity or provide a separate note.
Lice: The Infectious Disease Control Guide no longer recommends long-term exclusion for pediculosis/head lice. Head lice is a nuisance condition and is not known to transmit infection from person to person. Any student who presents with live lice will be sent home for treatment. Students may return to school when no live lice are present.
Rash: Any student with an undiagnosed rash will be sent home from school in order to be evaluated by a healthcare provider. The parent/guardian will be asked to provide a note from a healthcare provider upon return to school.
Vomiting: Any student who has been vomiting will be sent home and may return to school when they have not vomited in 24 hours.
Life Threatening Illness
If your child has an illness, which has the potential to cause death during the school day YCS must be made aware prior to the student’s first day of school. Examples of these conditions would be seizures, diabetes, allergies requiring an Epi Pen, severe asthma and/or any other condition that is considered to be life threatening. Parents/guardians are responsible to report this information to the Registered Nurse assigned to that school. Parents/guardians must provide the medication in its original container along with the medication authorization form prior to the first day of school. Students will be excluded from school until these requirements are met. (RCW 28A.210.320, District Policy 3413)
Immunizations
In order to protect children against a number of childhood diseases, Washington State Law requires that all children enrolled to YCS be immunized against varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, rubella, mumps and hepatitis b as appropriate. Parents may submit the Exemption from Immunization form. However, students will be excluded from school if they do not meet the requirements of the law. (RCW 28A.210.060, District Policy 3413)
Infectious Disease
In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases YCS will comply with the State Board of Health rules and regulations within the most current Infectious Disease Control Guide, provided by the State Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (District Policy 3414.
Medications
YCS requires signed authorization forms for the dispensing of any prescription or non-prescription medicines to students. Forms must be signed by the physician as well as the parent/guardian and are available from the office. Physicians may fax this information to our school at 360.458.6315. All medications must be delivered to and picked up from the school by the parent/guardian in the original container. Most medications can be dispensed by the parent/guardian before or after school. Please ask your healthcare provider for guidance on medication delivery times. (RCW 28A.210.260 & 270, District Policy 3416)