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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

LSSD middle school staff practice the PBIS approach to providing a safe and meaningful school environment. PBIS is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture and needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success. Student Recognition: Students who consistently exhibit positive behaviors (noted in our school-wide matrix) are acknowledged throughout the year with PRIDE Tickets, privileges and opportunities to participate in special events.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION (Take a Break and TAB Out and Back)

Teachers are expected to teach and reinforce school-wide and classroom behavior expectations to use as they teach their students appropriate classroom behaviors. Take a Break gives students a chance to “take a break” and step back to reflect upon their behavior, the choices that they are making, and the impact those choices are having on others’ learning. TAB Out and Back is intended for minor disruptions and is intended to be a learning opportunity for students and is not used as a disciplinary action. This is a chance for students to quietly pull themselves together before losing control and potentially getting themselves into trouble. Once the student reflects upon his or her behavior and develops a plan for re-entering the classroom environment successfully, the originating teacher welcomes the student back into the classroom to the learning that is taking place.

Steps for TAB Out and Back

After the teacher has stated expectations and behavior to correct, the student will exit the classroom and go straight to the buddy teacher’s classroom.
1. The buddy classroom should be in line of sight and near your class.
2. The teacher will stand at the door until the student arrives at the buddy teacher’s classroom door.
When the student arrives at the buddy teacher’s classroom, the student will open the door quietly, stand in the doorway until addressed by the teacher who will direct them where to sit to complete the student reflection form.
The student completes the form quickly and quietly. Then, the student will raise their hand to let the teacher know they are ready to return to the class.
The Teacher will review the student reflection form and will dismiss the student back to class and note time of return on the form.
Upon return, stand in the doorway quietly and wait to be addressed by the teacher.
The student will then give the completed TAB form to the originating teacher and re engage back to the learning community. How this looks may differ from classroom to classroom but students should expect some type of “quick conference” with the teacher.

CAFETERIA

Breakfast & Lunch

School breakfast is available from 8:10 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. The menu may include toast, cinnamon rolls, milk, dry cereal, fruit, and muffins. We have two lunches (A & B) times ranging from 10:46 -12:16, lunch placement is based on the student's 4th-period teacher.

Students have free seating but must stay seated while in the cafeteria unless making a trip to the bathroom or garbage can. All food and drink must be consumed in the cafeteria. Students should be sure to leave their lunch table and the area surrounding it clean, and throw garbage into the trash even if someone else left it behind! ALL students are equally responsible for leaving a clean table. Trays should be emptied of garbage and then stacked at the dishwashing window.

Alternative places to eat may be available, announcements will be made for these options. After eating students may use the library, play games on the stage, go outside, or stay and sit in the cafeteria. When students are outside, they are not to go past the yellow lines marking the lunch boundaries.

Food deliveries are not appropriate. See the "Closed Campus" section for more information.

Care Of Campus

The school campus is an attractive asset to the Lake Stevens community. Students, parents, and community members are proud of our school. As members of the community, it is our responsibility to take good care of the campus by keeping it clean and tidy. You can do your part by following these rules and procedures:

Consume all food and beverages in the cafeteria. No food or beverages may be consumed outside.
Place all litter and trash in trash cans or proper recycle bin.
Respect the landscaping on the campus. Use the walkways: do not walk through or on the bushes or plants.

LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The library provides a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to collaborate, research, read and explore the world of technology. Students may use the library before school, during the school day (with a pass from the teacher) and during their lunches. All books are due two weeks from date of checkout and may be renewed. Return books in the book drop in the circulation counter in the library. Students are welcomed and encouraged to use the library services. In order to keep the library and materials in the best condition possible, there is no gum, food or drink allowed in the library spaces. [link to library webpage]

Hallways

Hallways get crowded during passing times. Some of the hallways are one-way so please watch for the signs. For safety, all students are expected to walk on the RIGHT side of the hallways and exit through the RIGHT door at all times. It’s dangerous to stop in the middle of a crowded hallway to hug or chat with friends. Pulling on backpacks or making “trains” also makes it hard for people to move safely in the halls. Teachers and students take great care in putting up creative, educational bulletin boards. If students see anyone vandalizing displays, please take responsibility for reporting it immediately. Students must have the teacher’s permission and a hall pass before leaving the classroom for any purpose. Because classes are in session, students should not be in the halls during their lunch. Students may not bring food or pop into the hallways. Students must have a hall pass to be in the hall or anywhere outside of class. Staff members are instructed to send any student back to their class who does not have a pass, including TAs.

Respect the rights of teachers and students in classrooms
Thanks for taking care of any trash in the hallways before you leave the area
Since you'll want to get back to learning quickly, use the bathroom closest to your classroom
Vending machines are open only at lunch, it's not appropriate to get a hall pass to visit vending machines during class.
Hall pass abuse/misuse or disciplinary/attendance/academic concerns may result in revocation of all hall pass privileges for that student

Student Finances

Our mission is for all students to have equitable access to school-based activities within Lake Stevens School District. If these fees prevent your child from participating or cause hardship for your family, funding may be available. Please complete the confidential contact form, or call our Family Engagement and Student Success Specialist, at 425-335-1534 for assistance.

Visitor Policy

All visitors must register in the main office before entering the campus. In order to let students and staff know that the visitor has legitimate business at the school, a ”Safe Visitor” Pass will be issued by the office staff and must be worn while on campus.

Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians are welcome to visit the school. If your parent wants to sit in on your classes, he or she should contact the school at least 24 hours in advance in order to make an appointment for their visit.

Student Visitors

In order to maintain your and your classmates’ focus on learning, we do not permit students from other schools, including relatives and family guests, to accompany you to school or attend classes with you.

Semester Awards

High Honors Recognition - Semester Awards

Scholarship Awards are presented to students who earn a 3.6 GPA or above.

Staff members recognize 5 students per semester in these categories:

Leadership - Students lead in words and actions, often inspiring others to excellence.

Citizenship - Students exemplify integrity—doing what is right, even if no one is looking. They accept and promote diversity, and are kind to all, helping make a place where everyone feels welcome.

Workmanship - Students demonstrate a strong desire to meet and or exceed standard, setting goals for continued progress and achievement.

Telephones/Emergency Calls

The telephones in the office and classrooms are for school business only. Emergency messages from parents need to be directed to the main office - the number is 425-335-1544. Students will be called from class to take a call in emergency situations only. The main office counter phone can be used by students.

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