Frontier Junior High School PE Uniforms are available in the student store
(shorts and shirts only), and are required for 7th grade.
Individual teachers may have additional required supplies for their classes.
School supplies and planners are available in the school store.
2. Counseling Center
The Frontier Junior High School counseling center staff would like to welcome
you! Our counseling program has one primary belief:
“We believe that our counseling department is an equal and complementary
component of the total school program!”
Students must develop sound emotional and interpersonal skills in order to reach
their potential. It is our goal to play an instrumental role in providing experiences
that will help all students to explore their unique talents and to build skills
for success now and in the future.
The FJH counseling program is comprehensive and developmental in nature. It’s
designed to include sequential and organized activities implemented by certificated
school counselors in partnership with school personnel and parents. All students
are provided with opportunities to acquire skills in understanding self and
others, educational planning, and career exploration.
Avenues for those students who need to resolve and/or learn coping strategies
for situations that could impede their healthy development are available as
an essential element of the program. These opportunities for students will be
presented through classroom curriculum, individual conferencing, small group
work, crisis intervention and home/school/community consultations.
Students can make appointments with the counselors before school or during their
lunch. Counselors will send passes for students who have made appointments.
Anger Management classes will be offered to students in the Fall and Spring.
The 6 to 8-week classes will be held one period per week on a voluntary basis.
They will require parent permission, and they will focus on:
• Identifying anger triggers (cues)
• Anger Styles
• Fight or flight responses—becoming aware of where anger is in
your body
• Relaxation/Calming mind and muscles
• Relating to others—how people feel (empathy)
• Make “I” statements, expressing how you feel
• Learning how to handle put-downs
• Making decisions in a logical way
3. Campus Safety
Mrs. Inman, Campus Safety Officer
The Campus Safety Officer’s responsibility is to ensure that students
are acting in a safe, responsible manner while on our campus. Her duties include
lockers, lost and found, walking passes, supervision of students during school
hours, and investigation of incidents including interviewing students. Students
will be treated respectfully. In order to keep this environment safe it is critical
that all students are honest and cooperative during the investigative process.
Disciplinary action will be taken against all students who are dishonest or
uncooperative during the investigative process.
a. Anonymous Reporting
To report information you have about unsafe activity in our building you can
call Frontier’s anonymous tip line at 683-8374. Remember these calls are
anonymous.
b. Lockers
Students are assigned individual lockers at the beginning of the year. Rules
for lockers are:
• Memorize your combination.
• Keep your locker clean.
• You will be held financially responsible for any damages to your locker.
• Do not put stickers, pop or candy in your locker.
• Do not leave food in your locker overnight.
• Do not write or draw on lockers.
• You must leave your backpacks and coats in your locker. They are not
allowed in class.
And the most important rule…
DO NOT SHARE YOUR COMBINATION OR LOCKER WITH ANYONE!!!
Locker searches are authorized under RCW 28.600.210-240. In these statutes,
the legislature decided that where the safety and welfare of school children
are threatened, searches of school-issued lockers, and the contents of those
lockers, are a reasonable and necessary tool to protect the interest of the
students.
c. Lost and Found
The lost and found is located across from the campus safety office. At the end
of each month, all items will be given to a charitable organization.
Please mark coats, purses, shoes, and other items for easy identification.
d. Personal Property Confiscation
DO NOT BRING iPods, skateboards, radios, cameras, pagers, cellular
phones, CD players, tape recorders, squirt guns, paintballs or paintball guns,
CDs, laser pointers, lighters, matches, or any other items that might interfere
with the educational environment. Any of the above items will be confiscated
by staff and secured by the campus safety officer.
All weapons are prohibited including EVERY type of knife. POSSESSION
OF WEAPONS AND SOME OF THE ITEMS ABOVE ARE SUSPENDABLE OFFENSES.
e. Walking Passes
Frontier is a non-walking school. Students who have special circumstances requiring
them to walk to or from school can ONLY do so by getting a walking
pass. Walking passes are available through our Campus Safety Officer
and must be renewed annually. Students who attempt to walk to or from school
without a walking pass will be escorted to the office to call parents for a
ride.
f. Fire Safety
If someone misuses fire at school, people could be seriously hurt or die. All
fires must be reported immediately upon discovery. “Arson”
is when someone maliciously and knowingly or recklessly starts
a fire or explosion. Students can get in legal trouble for committing a crime
such as arson. They can be arrested and charged with a crime such as arson,
malicious mischief, reckless burning or reckless endangerment (RCW 9A.48). Punishments
include two years or longer in jail, community supervision, community services,
and restitution. You can still get in trouble even if you are just watching
and never start a fire yourself. You could be considered an “accomplice”
and can be treated the same as the person who actually set the fire. Having
a crime on your record can affect your future. Remember, you have choices. You
can leave. You can tell an adult. You can report it! For more information contact
Myra Merdian at the Graham Fire Department. (253) 847-8811
g. False Alarms
Starting a false emergency alarm at school is an extremely serious offense.
Not only is it a major disruption to the educational process, it creates danger
in the school and surrounding community. Students found guilty of pulling a
fire alarm or creating a false emergency will be emergency expelled. Long-term
consequences shall include, but are not limited to, suspension, financial reparations,
and community service.
h. Disaster Procedures
In the event of any type of emergency all students will be held in the rear
of the building. The front gates will be closed and parents will need to provide
picture ID before their student can be released. Bethel School District and
the Red Cross recommend that all students keep an emergency kit in their locker.
4. Attendance Office
Mrs. Michlitsch – Attendance Clerk
At Frontier Junior High School we expect all students to attend every class
daily. Learning at Frontier is designed to take place in class, and is research
and resource based. Daily attendance is one of the keys to a student’s
educational success. Every subject taught requires a student’s active
and continuous involvement in order to develop skills and learnings of the particular
subject. Most classroom experiences cannot be duplicated on an individual basis;
an absent student loses the experience of lecture, discussion, group work and
participation forever.
Frontier’s attendance policies and procedures are in accordance with Bethel
School District policies #5250-5255. They are summarized for you in the following
paragraphs. Full language of the policies is available upon request.
a. District Policy 3121 - Daily Attendance
Parents are responsible for sending their children to school as required by
RCW 28A.225.10; to make sure their children are in school on time each day;
to encourage their children to come to school with a mental attitude which fosters
learning; to communicate accurately with the school concerning the reasons for
their child’s absence.
Students are responsible for attending school regularly and remaining in school
until they are officially excused. Any student whose absence is not excused
shall be the focus of remedial efforts and subject to progressively severe disciplinary
actions. Students are also responsible, not only for being in school, but for
maintaining a positive attitude toward learning so they will be able to take
advantage of the academic and extracurricular opportunities offered at school.
Teachers are responsible for notifying students of the attendance policy in
their classes and reporting student attendance; requiring written excuses from
a parent of guardian for all cases of students’ absences; for bringing
to the attention of parents students’ attendance patterns that may adversely
affect a student’s academic growth.
b. District Policy 3122 - Prearranged Absence. Students
whose parents desire them to be absent from school for full day or more should
prearrange their absence. If the activity is not of education value, the principal
may deny approval of a prearranged absence, and if the absence “does not
adversely affect”, the students educational program.
Students must bring a note to the attendance office to receive a prearranged
absence form. Students must take this form to each teacher for their initials,
then return the form to the attendance office. This must be done at least one
day before the planned absence.
Students will make up all work and tests as determined by their teachers. It
shall be the responsibility of the student to check with their teachers about
work that is to be made up and when the work is due to be turned in.
c. District Policy 3122 - Make-Up Work
A student will have the right to make up work for an excused absence provided
arrangements are made with the teacher to do so within a reasonable length of
time. A student may be required to make up work for unexcused absences.
d. Attendance and Activities
Any student participating in an after school or evening activity is expected
to attend classes on the day of the schedule activity. Attendance for all classes
the following day is also expected. For weekend activities, attendance in classes
the previous Friday is required. Failure to comply with these attendance regulations
may result in a student being declared ineligible and not allowed to participate.
Any exceptions require coach or advisor approval.
e. Excused Absences
Parents are asked to call the Attendance Office in the morning if their child
will not be attending school that day.
Excused absences are defined as illness, family emergencies, bereavement,
professional appointments, participation in authorized school related activities,
and opportunities of extraordinary educational value outside of school.
To be excused, absences must have a note from the parent/guardian within thee
days of the absence. Excessive absences will lead to parent contact, counseling
and referral to administration. Absences can also cause a student to fail a
class.
f. Returning From an Absence
Parents may call 683-8330 and leave a message explaining why their child is
absent. Students returning to school following an absence need to see the attendance
clerk before school starts and get an admit slip. Students will need a written
note from their parent/guardian explaining whey they were absent to have an
excused absence.
You may have your unexcused absence converted to excused by bringing a valid
note and presenting it to the attendance clerk within three days of the absence.
Points will be deducted if not taken care of before school.
g. Homework Requests
When a student is absent for an extended illness (three or more days), requests
for assignments may be made by calling the attendance office at 683-8392. Homework
packets will be ready no sooner than 24 hours after the request is made.
i. Early Dismissals
To be dismissed early from school for a medical, dental or other appointment,
you must bring a note signed by your parent or guardian stating the time and
reason for the early dismissal.
Please bring the note to the attendance office before school starts. You will
receive an early dismissal pass.
Parents must pick up students in the office and sign them out at that time.
Parents may be asked to show picture identification at that time. If your student
is to leave school with someone other than yourself, that person’s name
must be included on the note stating they may pick up your student, picture
ID will be required.
j. Unexcused Absences
Sleeping late and/or missing the bus are considered unexcused absences or
tardies.
Unexcused absences are considered truancy and have consequences including disciplinary
action.
k. Tardiness
Students are allowed five minutes of passing time. Being on time to class means
being in your seat with your planner out prepared to start class before the
bell rings. Students not meeting this expectation will be considered tardy.
l. Bus Passes
Students may get bus passes in the morning before school and during their lunch
in the Attendance Office. No passes will be issued after lunches. Students must
bring a note from home; no phone calls will be accepted.
5. Health Services
Health Clerk
The Frontier health room is an emergency facility and should be kept free for
that use. It is used for incidental and emergency treatment, NOT
long term care. The health clerk is on duty during the school
day and a nurse is here one day a week. It is vitally important that
we have up-dated emergency numbers on file so we many reach you in an emergency.
This includes all numbers possible, such as home, work, pager, cellular, next
of kin, etc. Please make sure that the person that is picking up your student
is listed on the emergency card. For the safety of your child, picture
identification is required.
a. I Feel Sick
If you feel ill, GET A PASS from your teacher and go
to the health room immediately. The health clerk will check you in, take your
temperature, and phone your parents if you need to go home. PLEASE STAY
HOME IF YOU FEEL ILL BEFORE SCHOOL.
b. Emergencies and First Aid
Care will be given up to the limits of state law. An aid car will be summoned
for injuries or illness which are judged to require more than basic first aid.
It is very important that you have current emergency contacts and phone numbers
on file in the health room.
c. Picking Up Ill or Injured Students
If your student becomes ill or injured at school and needs to go home, he or
she can only leave with someone listed on their emergency card. Please be sure
that anyone who you may want to pick up your student is listed on that card.
d. Health Screening
Each year, specialists for vision, hearing, scoliosis and kyphosis screen seventh
grade students. Ninth-grade students are screened for scoliosis and kyphosis
(BSD policy #5340). If you or your parents have questions, please talk to the
health clerk or nurse.
e. Immunizations
Every student must have proof of immunization on file at the school before the
first day of attendance. All students must be immunized according to WAC 248-100-163.
You can be excluded from school if your immunizations are not complete. For
details, please see the health clerk. (BSD policy #5435)
f. Medications
In order to administer medication at school, whether prescription or over-the-counter
medication, state law requires:
1. Written instructions from the doctor.
2. Written permission from the parent.
3. Medications must come in the original container with the student’s
name clearly printed on it.
4. The permission and instructions are good for one school year.
Medications are stored in a locked cupboard at the school. A physician must
specifically order medications that need to be carried by the student, such
as an inhaler or Epi-Pen. (i.e. student is to carry inhaler at all times.”).
If you are unable to obtain a note signed by the doctor, a parent must come
to the health room and personally administer the medication to the student.
This requirement applies to all forms of medications, even over-the-counter
preparation.
g. Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases are common among school-age children. “Infectious
Diseases” are defined in WAC 246-100-076.
It is the policy of the Bethel School District to exclude students who are suspected
of or have been diagnosed by a physician as having an infectious disease.
If you have questions, please talk to the health clerk or nurse. (BSD policy
#5436).
h. Lice
Bethel School District has a “no nit” policy . If you have any lice
or eggs in your hair, dead or alive, you cannot attend school. If you think
you have head lice, please see the health clerk. Do not be embarrassed if you
have them – lice like to live in clean hair. The nurse or health clerk
will help you and your parents learn how to remove the lice. You will be checked
again before you can return to school. (BSD policy 5346.5)
6. ASB Office
Mrs. Lee, ASB Secretary
The Frontier Junior High ASB provides many opportunities for students. Co-curricular
activities, clubs and sports are funded through the ASB. All students wishing
to participate in sports, activities or clubs must purchase an ASB card before
they turn out. The ASB office is open during all lunches unless otherwise posted.
Please make all payments at the ASB office.
a. Student Government
The executive cabinet of Frontier’s ASB is made up of President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a Senator for each grade level. The executive
cabinet meets once a week to go over student issues.
b. ASB Mission Statement
We, the Associated Student Body, of Frontier Junior High School will strive
to create a positive atmosphere for all students, where all students enthusiastically
show school spirit, do what is expected of them, and strive to do their best.
We will promote cultural diversity, recognize students for their positive attitudes
and great leadership, and encourage students to get involved so that their influence
is recognized by future classes. We will proudly support our school’s
“No one has the right to interfere with the learning, safety,
or well being of others” policy. We will recognize students
for their excellent achievements as well as encourage all students’ involvement
in school and community activities. Together we will continue to make a difference.
c. ASB Cards
ASB cards go on sale “Registration Day”. They will also be sold
the first day of school and remain on sale throughout the year. ASB cards provide
discounts on school dances and yearbooks, and also allow students to attend
Bethel School District athletic events at reduced prices. Many local businesses
provide discounts for cardholders. ASB cards cost $25.
d. Yearbook
The Talon, Frontier’s yearbook, is pre-sold in the beginning,
middle, and the end of the school year. We encourage you to purchase early,
since only a few extra are ordered, and there may not be any available in June.
The price of a yearbook will be determined in the fall and information will
be sent home as soon as it is available.
e. Clubs
Frontier has a number of clubs and activities available to students. Listen
for information in the morning announcements or in newsletters.
Frontier is also open to forming new clubs. If you are interested in starting
a club, find an advisor, write up a plan, and bring it to the ASB office.
Clubs/Committees and Advisors ASB Advisor………...…..…..Val Inman Yearbook Advisor…....….Diane Clayton Athletic Coordinator......….Jamie Thomas Band Club…….……..…Matt Armstrong Cheerleader Club ….........Karissa A Dance Club……………...Theresa Owen Friends of the Library….....…Judy Schulz Dignity Club……………........Jule Stoudt Honor Society Club……..Donna Dickson Strategic Games Club…...Michael Casem Anime Club…...……...…..Diane Clayton Guitar Club…………....…..Tom Mitchell FBLA..................................Mike Fowler
f. Dances
Dances will be held at intervals throughout the year.
• Music will be provided by a DJ
• Concession stand is open for pop, candy, and novelty items
• No guests allowed
• Dress code is the same as during the school day
• Sheriff is contracted for all evening dances
• Suspended students or students who did not attend school on that day
cannot attend that dance
• Interested in chaperoning, call the ASB Advisor
Times: Afternoon: 2:15 - TBD
Evening 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: With ASB card $4
Without ASB card $6
(subject to change based on sponsoring club and type of events planned)
g. Vending Machines
In order for ASB to keep the convenience of vending machines; we need your cooperation.
Please recycle cans and put your trash in the proper receptacles.
• Vending machines may not be used during class time.
• Beverages and food are not allowed in classrooms or hallways.
• Food and/or beverages outside the commons will be confiscated
and thrown away.
All revenue generated from the vending machine sales goes to ASB for student
use.
7. Athletics
Jamie Thomas – Athletic Coordinator
All students at Frontier are encouraged to turn out for a sport. In order to
participate in a sport students must purchase an ASB card, have a physical and
all other paperwork completed and turned in to their coach before they can practice.
a. Requirements to Play
To turn out for a sport, you must have:
• A current physical on file in the office
• A parent/student athletic agreement form on file in the office
• An ASB card
• Met the season’s grade requirement
• Must be passing five of six classes
b. Sports Offerings by Season
First Season: Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Girls Cross County, Football
Second Season: Girls' Basketball,
Wrestling
Third Season: Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Basketball
Fourth Season: Fastpitch,
Baseball, Track
c. Team Cuts
Sports are offered to all three-grade levels with Varsity, Junior Varsity, and
7th grade teams. Unfortunately, on certain teams only a select number can play
and there will be cuts. There are teams however, that do not cut. On the Football,
Wrestling, and Track teams, all students who turnout will be able to participate.
This school year will be pay to participate, the cost is still pending.
d. Manager
There are also opportunities to act as manager for all the sports teams. Contact
the coach of the team to find out more.
e. Practice Information
Your coach will give you the details of your practice schedule, but most practices
are held after school, 7th grade starts @4:00.
f. Game Information/Schedules
Most games begin at 3:30 p.m., here or away. Starting times will vary. Monthly
sports schedules are in the newsletter calendar, but sometimes dates change
at the last minute. When a game starts at a different time, it will be noted
in the newsletter whenever possible.
g. Cancellations/Changes
When a game time or location is changed at the last minute, information will
be announced over the intercom, before the end of school that day. Sometimes
we will not know before the end of the school day if a game will be cancelled
due to weather conditions.
h. Bethel Recreation
Bethel Recreation coordinates intramural teams at Frontier for basketball and
baseball. These teams require volunteer coaches. If you are interested in playing
on a recreational team or have questions about Bethel Rec. contact the Frontier
Recreation Coordinator.
i. Recognition
Athletes may earn certificates for participation, and letters for varsity team
participation (letters are $6.25 if earned). In addition, each sport usually
conducts some kind of end-of-the-season event at which individual athletes are
recognized.
8. Learning Resource Center
Judy Schulz, Librarian
Check out the library web page: library.bethelsd.org, the click on Frontier
Library. The library catalog can be searched from any computer with Internet
access. There are numerous links on the home page to help students with research
and reports. Students may login to renew books, place holds, and create booklists.
Students are encouraged to spend time reading, researching and writing in the
LRC. There are several computers available for student use.
Students need to make arrangements with Mrs. Schulz if they wish to stay after
school. During lunch students must have a pass to go to the LRC. Chess, checkers,
cards, computer games, and magazines are available for student enjoyment.
Books and materials are checked out on a loan basis and students are responsible
for paying for lost or damaged materials. A student ID or ASB card is required
to check out all materials.
9. Child Nutrition Services
Hydie Kidd, Manager
Frontier’s Food Court serves breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfast is served
between 6:45 and 7:10 am. Lunch is served in four sittings. Students can purchase
full lunches or ala Carte items. Check with Child Nutrition staff for breakfast
and lunch prices.
a. Lunch Tickets Sales
Frontier now uses a computerized point of sale system that will permit students
to pay for their meals or into their personal accounts with either cash or check
at the cashier terminals.
b. Free or Reduced Lunch
Applications for free and reduced lunches are available in the office. Free
and reduced lunch tickets are distributed Monday mornings only, in the commons.
c. Purchasing Meals by Internet
Meals can only be purchased online at pamslunchroom.com. A nominal fee is charged
for this service and there is a 48-hour processing time before the monies are
available at the school. Bank debit cards may also be used if it has a Visa/Mastercard
logo.
d. Student Expectations
Students are expected to do their part to keep the commons clean and neat. This
includes cleaning up after themselves, and helping adults clean up messes.
10. Other Information
a. Dress Code
Students are expected to dress in a manner, which is neat, tidy and appropriate.
Rather than having a uniform Frontier has this general guideline for student
clothing: Student dress and appearance must follow health and
safety standards and not cause disruption to the learning environment. The
school administration is the final judge to determine clothing appropriateness
should an item be questioned. In addition to the above guidelines, the following
limitations are to be observed:
• Flannel/pajama/lounge pants are not acceptable clothing for school.
• Any clothing, grooming, or behavior that symbolizes, represents, or
exhibits gang-related activity or hatred toward another person or group is not
permitted. This includes any item containing the confederate flag and/or swastika,
sagging, display of gang colors, or other clothing that implies gang membership
or affiliation.
• All shirts must have sleeves and cover the entire midriff area. Extremely
brief garments such as halter-tops, bare midriffs, tube tops, tank tops, spaghetti
straps and plunging necklines are not appropriate. Undergarments must be covered
at all times.
• Necklines must not be lower than four-fingers width from the bottom
of the neck.
• Pant waistbands must be worn within three-fingers width of your navel.
• Shorts and skirts must be long enough to hang below the fingertips when
arms are hung, with shoulders relaxed, at their sides. Undergarments must be
covered at all times.
• All students must wear footwear designed for public use at all times.
Slippers may not be worn at school.
• Hats and other headgear, including sweatbands, may not be worn during
the school day.
• Sunglasses may not be worn inside the school building.
• Clothing may not advertise or promote alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
b. School Insurance
An insurance program, whereby a private company offers an accident insurance
policy covering the student during school hours, is available to all students.
An information sheet is sent home at the beginning of the year. They are also
available in the attendance office.
We encourage all students who participate in athletics or other extracurricular
activities to take advantage of this option.
c. School Pictures
Photographers come to Frontier several times a year to take pictures. All students
will have their pictures taken for identification, ASB cards, and the yearbook.
Student cameras are not allowed at school.
d. School Sponsored Events
Students at all school-sponsored events are governed by school district rules
and regulations and are subject to the authority of school district employees
whether the event takes place on or off the school grounds.
Students who have been suspended from school are not to be in attendance
at after school or evening events.
e. Telephone Use
A pay phone is located in the commons for student use during the day. You must
have a pass to be at the phone during class time. Office telephones
are for school business and are available to students only in case of emergency.
If you are feeling ill, do not use the pay phone to call someone to get you.
Go to the health room and the health clerk will help you.
f. Textbooks Damages
Depending upon the class, Frontier Junior High will provide textbooks for our
students as either reference material or resource guides. Students whose
books are lost, stolen, or destroyed are responsible for replacement costs.
Textbooks are very expensive so take good care of them.
g. Theft
If you have something stolen, report it to the campus safety officer immediately.
Do not leave valuable items or money in your lockers, be sure you tuck in all
straps, shut and lock your locker (including PE) every time you use it.
Students are urged to leave extra money and valuables at home. If you have to
bring money to school, check it in with the main office. Frontier cannot assume
responsibility for money or other valuables unless they are brought to the office
for safekeeping. It is best to pay for ASB cards, yearbooks and lunch tickets
with a check.
Articles of value for class display should be locked in the teacher’s
cabinet.
h. Harassment
WAC 48-120-100 Section (19) malicious harassment.
Harassment consists of verbal or physical conduct relating to a person’s
actual or perceived national origin, disability, race, sexual orientation, or
religion, which has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile
or offensive academic, residential or otherwise adversely affects a person’s
academic or work opportunities. Harassment may include: name calling, gestures,
bullying, mimicking, mocking, derogatory jokes, remarks, or rumors, unwelcome
touching of a person or clothing, offensive or graphic posters, book covers,
notes or cartoons, graffiti, display or circulation of written materials or
pictures, or any other malicious or insensitive conduct of a severe or pervasive
nature directed at the characteristics of a person’s national origin,
customs, culture, disability, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
At Frontier Junior High School we have one rule that is the source for all others:
“No one has the right to interfere with the learning, safety, or well-being
of others.” It’s an obvious and fair enough rule. Learning
in class is hard if someone’s interrupting you or the teacher constantly.
It’s even harder if your safety is a concern.
But what about well being? What’s that all about?
Here at school, well-being is considered the ability a student has to get on
the bus, go to class, eat their lunch, socialize with friends, and go home,
ALL without being picked on or made uncomfortable by others.
The word harassment means repeated and unwanted behavior. A slur
is a derogatory insult such as a word, remark, joke, or phrase directed at a
fellow student or a group and based on a seeming difference, including sexual,
cultural, ethnic, or racial. Sexual harassment is a pattern of unwanted
sexual behavior whether written, verbal, or action with the intent of embarrassing,
intimidating, or controlling. Harassment can take place in a lot of ways. The
ones we hear the most often about in the adult world are racial and sexual harassment.
Both of these forms of harassment are serious and have legal consequences. But
there is another form of harassment that is far more common and in many ways
causes just as serious damage: the simple kind of picking on one another that
goes on at school. Get it straight now: IT’S NOT OKAY!
Even if you’re joking, you may be hurting someone’s feelings or
self-esteem. That is harassment!
Bullying is when one child or a group repeatingly picks on another child, often
one who is seen as weaker or more vulnerable. It can be about a real or imagined
difference a child might have. It is different than fighting or teasing in that
the bully repeatedly shows power over the other child. Bullying behaviors can
include mean spirited teasing, name calling, hitting, intimidating, and scare
tactics.
It is our goal that Frontier Junior High School is completely free from ANY
kind of harassment. That may sound impossible, but we can make it happen together
with your help in these areas:
1. Self advocate. What’s that mean? Stand up for yourself! It’s
the first step in stopping harassment. If someone is treating you in a way you
don’t like, TELL THEM!
2. Use the points and concerns portion of class to tell others when they are
interfering with you. Points and concerns only make a difference when you USE
IT!
3. If you have told the person(s) who are bothering you to leave you alone and
they won’t stop, come to the office and get our help! Ignoring the people
who harass you won’t make them stop. They might get tired of bugging you,
but they will probably move on to another victim and IT’S NOT
OKAY! By standing up for yourself you are helping ALL students at Frontier.
4. Be aware that YOUR OWN ACTIONS can hurt people’s feelings.
You may be bothering someone and you don’t even know it!
5. Take a stand against harassment even when it’s not aimed at you. If
you see harassment, speak up!
Imagine a place where kids could go, be themselves, have fun, and learn and
NEVER be picked on. This can be that place – but only
if we work together to make it that way.
Imagine a place where kids could go, be themselves, have fun, and learn
and NEVER be picked on. This can be that place - but only if we work together
to make it that way.
i. Visitors
Visitors to Frontier Junior High School must sign in at the main office and
wear an identification badge while in the building.
j. Bicycles, Skateboards, & Rollerblades
The safety of our students is very important to us. Because of the traffic conditions
and narrow roads, Frontier has been declared a “non bike-riding school”,
and students are not allowed to ride bicycles to school (BSD policy 5426). Use
of skateboards and rollerblades on school property is prohibited at all times
(BSD policy #5427).
k. Private Transportation
If you ride to and from school in a car, please be careful of the traffic around
the school at the beginning and end of the day. Watch for other cars, and do
not walk out in front of traffic. Students may not drive their own vehicle to
school and park in the FJH parking lot.
l. Riding with Someone Other Than Parent
If you will be picked up someone other than your parent or guardian, that person
must be listed on your emergency card, or be accompanied by a note from your
parent.
12. Transportation
Bus service is provided by the Bethel School District for all Frontier students.
It is your responsibility to meet your bus on time. It is a privilege for students
to ride the bus. Bus drivers have the authority to discipline students for misconduct
related to school district rules. A student who is cited for misconduct is given
a form to take home, have a parent sign, and return to the bus driver. Misconduct
may result in suspension of bus riding privileges. The Bethel School Transportation
department will answer questions about bus routes, time schedules, or bus discipline.
(BSD policy #6400)
a. Video Cameras on Buses
Frontier’s buses have video cameras installed in them. Transportation
Department staff members screen the videotapes for infractions. If you do not
follow the Bus Riding Safety and Conduct Procedures, you can lose your bus riding
privileges.
Many students have found themselves with their bus driver, parents, and assistant
principal watching a videotape starring themselves. Don’t’ embarrass
yourself - - follow the rules!
b. Bus Riding Safety and Conduct Procedures
The following rules and regulations apply to all students using school
district transportation to and from school and school-sponsored activities and
events
• While loading, unloading or being transported, the student is under
the jurisdiction of the driver whose reasonable direction must be obeyed promptly
and willingly.
• The student shall ride a regularly-assigned bus unless specifically
authorized to ride another by the building principal, supervisor of transportation
or designee.
• Students shall not use vulgar or obscene language or gestures while
being transported on a school bus or while waiting at bus stops and loading
zones.
• With the exception of ordinary conversation, students shall observe
regular standards of classroom conduct while on a school bus.
• Students shall not be permitted to leave the bus other than at their
regular stop without the written authorization of the building principal or
an administrator of transportation.
• Each student may be assigned a seat by the driver in which he/she shall
be seated at all times unless specifically authorized to change seats by the
bus driver or supervisor of transportation.
• Eating on the bus is not permitted.
• Balloons, skateboards and other objects that interfere with the safety
of students and driver are not permitted.
• Students shall not throw refuse on the floor or from the school bus
windows.
• Students shall not have or use tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, paraphernalia,
matches, lighters or any other flammable or sparking device on the school bus.
• Students shall not open a bus window without authorization of the driver
and at no time shall any student extend any part of his/her body (hands, feet,
head, etc.) outside the school bus, whether the bus is in motion or stopped.
• Students shall not carry on a bus any object that may constitute a danger
to another student (sticks, breakable containers, firearms, straps, pens extending
from clothing, chemicals, explosives, and skate boards).
• Students may take only those music instruments that can be secured on
the student’s lap or between their legs and that won’t disrupt the
loading and unloading of students, i.e., flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, trombone,
and alto saxophone are allowed; drums, tenor saxophone, cello, bass viola, baritone
horn, and French horn are not allowed.
• Animals, insects, reptiles, fish, or fowl are not permitted on the bus
with the exception of medical alert dogs.
• Bus aisles shall be kept clear of all books, personal effects and belongings
of students, except as authorized by the driver, building principal or supervisor
of transportation.
• Students shall not distract the driver by talking to him/her unnecessarily
or obstruct his/her view in any direction.
• Students shall remain seated while the bus is in motion and are not
to get on or off the bus until the bus has come to a full stop.
• Students shall board the bus in an orderly manner and remain within
the bus driver’s view at all times.
• Students shall cross the highway in front of the bus only after verifying
it is safe to do so and after obtaining the consent of the driver.
• Students shall leave home in time to arrive at the bus stop five (5)
minutes prior to bus departure time.
• At the bus stop, students shall remain out of roadways and avoid pushing,
shoving and damaging private property surrounding the bus stop. In general,
they shall remain orderly and disciplined while awaiting arrival of the bus.
• Students who must walk along a highway to and from a bus-loading zone
must walk where practicable on the left-hand side of the road facing oncoming
traffic. This also applies to students leaving the bus-loading zone in the evening.
• In event of an emergency, students shall follow emergency procedures
as established by emergency exit drills.
• Parents and/or guardians of students who damage school buses shall be
responsible for proper restoration or reimbursement to the school district.
• Students shall go directly to and from school bus-loading zones and
not loiter or run errands between the stop and home.
• Unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree is a class C felony.
c. Winter Weather Warning
The district’s transportation director and superintendent decide early
in the morning if students can safely reach school in case of ice, snow, or
other conditions. When a decision is reached, it is relayed to the local radio
and television stations listed below for broadcast.
Bethel Bus Driver’s Number One Concern is Your Child!
Each school year, Bethel bus drivers log nearly a million miles and deliver
more than 6,000 students per day to our schools and return them home safely.
Our goal is your child’s safe ride to and from school every day!
d. Emergency Plans
Each family should have a plan covering what to do when their children leave
late (or not at all) or arrive home early because of an emergency transportation
situation. What is the best route home if your student cannot be delivered to
the normal bus stop? Where could he or she go if help was needed? Who would
care for your child until you arrive? Is there someone your youngster can call
in an emergency situation?
e. Listen to Your Radio for Information
Morning announcements concerning school closures or late schedules are transmitted
by computer to the radio stations listed below. Announcements will begin at
6:00 a.m. and will be repeated every 15-30 minutes. Schools will be in session
and transportation will follow normal schedules and routes unless otherwise
announced. Early dismissal information should be announced by noon. Please DO
NOT call the radio station, the school district office, the transportation department,
or the individual schools for closure information. Jammed telephone lines only
compound emergencies.
School Closed: All schools will be closed for one day only.
All meetings, field trips, after-school activities, etc. will be cancelled for
the day unless specific exceptions are mentioned.
School Open, Limited Bus Transportation: Limited transportation
provided. Main roads may be the only ones traveled by buses, which may leave
on time, but could run late.
School Open, One (or More) Hours Late: Buses are delayed and school
will begin late but students will be dismissed at the regular time unless otherwise
announced
No Out-of-District Special Education Classes: No class for
Special Education students who travel to other districts for part or all of
their instruction.
No Kindergarten: Kindergarten classes only are cancelled.
When there is a widespread emergency in process, these stations will be continually
updated.
Every 30 minutes:
KIRO TV 7, KOMO, 1000 AM
KRPM 106.1, FM KCIS, 630 AM
KRPM, 770 AM, KRWM, 106.9
KIXI, 880 AM, SLSY, 92.5 FM
KSER, 90.7 FM, KLAY, 1180 AM
KPLU, 88.5 FM, KMTT: 103.7 FM & 88.5 AM
Every 15 minutes
KIRO, 710 AM, KOMO TV4
KING: 1090 AM & TV 5
KVI, 570 AM, KMPS: 1300 AM & 94.1 FM
**You can also find snow/ice/emergency reports on the Internet at: http://schoolreport.org.
Please visit the Bethel School District website, www.bethelsd.org,
for information about Bethel schools and transportation.