Meadowdale High School 2012-2013 Parent Resource Guide 6002-168th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98037-2730 425/431-7650 Press 1 - Attendance Office Press 2 - Counseling Office Press 3 - ASB Office Press 4 - Staff Member Voice Mail Press 6 - School Address and Driving Instructions Press 9 - Main Office www.edmonds.wednet.edu (Our Schools tab) Office Hours 7:00 am - 3:30 pm School Hours 7:10 am - 1:50 pm This handbook has been prepared by the Parent Resource Group to help answer many of the questions that frequently come up during the school year. We hope you find this resource guide helpful.

Items in this handbook may change without notice. Please see The Connection (found on the MHS website) for monthly updates.

Welcome to Meadowdale High School and to the 2012-2013 school year! The staff at MHS is highly trained, empathetic, and committed to our students’ all-around success. Meadowdale has a fine history of academic and extra-curricular accomplishments. It is a great place for students to explore and achieve their goals. Below are important phone numbers you may need during the school year. Administration

Kevin Allen, Principal Tracy Stoops, Assistant Principal Andrea Hillman, Assistant Principal Julee Valoff, Dean of Students

425/431-7651 425/431-7652 425/431-7653 425/431-7663

Attendance Office 425/431-7654 Counseling Office 425/431-7658 Activities Office 425/431-6449 Career Specialist 425/431-6408 Main Office Manager 425/431-6400 Registrar 425/431-6428 ASB Secretary 425/431-6450 Athletics Secretary 425/431-6401 For individual teacher websites and their contact information, see the Meadowdale website and click on the Staff tab. Office Assistance

An important piece of correspondence you will want to read monthly is The Connection. This publication contains up-to-date information regarding MHS activities. It is sent out by email and can also be found on the MHS website. To access SKYWARD, the website that assists parents and students in monitoring grades, attendance, etc., contact the Counseling Office for your Login and Password. With that information, go to www.edmonds.wednet.edu and click on the Skyward Family Access tab at the top of the page.

WELCOME * PHONE NUMBERS * COMMUNICATION

2012-2013 MAVERICK SCHEDULES 3 Period Day (1, 3, 5 on M & W; 2, 4, 6 on T & Th) Block Schedule 7:10 - 7:25 Tutorial 7:30 - 9:06 9:06 - 9:21

1st block class Achievement Time with Announcements

9:27 - 10:16 10:16 - 10:31 10:31 - 11:01 11:05 - 11:53

2nd block class (with 1st Lunch) - 1st half Achievement Time First Lunch 2nd block class - 2nd half

9:27 - 11:05 2nd block class (with 2nd Lunch) 11:05 - 11:20 Achievement Time 11:23 - 11:53 Second Lunch 11:58 - 1:35 1:35 - 1:50

Friday Schedule 7:10 - 7:25 Tutorial 7:30 - 8:23 1st Period 8:29 - 9:22 2nd Period 9:28 - 10:24 3rd Period with Announcements 10:24 - 10:54 1st Lunch 10:59 - 11:52 4th Period with 1st Lunch 10:30 - 11:23 4th Period with 2nd Lunch 11:23 - 11:53 2nd Lunch 11:58 - 12:51 5th Period 12:57 - 1:50 6th Period

3rd block class Achievement Time

Tutorial is the time when students can meet with their teachers to ask questions, turn in late assignments or get further explanation about class work. Achievement Time (AT) - The last 15 minutes of class are known as AT or Achievement Time. Teachers may use this time to provide instruction to students who are below the C grade level or who need additional support. Those students not in AT may use this time between classes to meet with other students, do projects or homework or use the library.

Winter Operations During the winter, weather conditions may sometimes cause changes in the hours of school operation. Typically that would result in a two hour delay, meaning a 9:10 AM start time. Parents/students should listen to local television, radio, check the Edmonds School District website, or go to www.schoolreport.org for specific information.

Altered Schedules Pre-planned altered schedules (half day, late arrival, early dismissal, final exam, and district testing), will be posted on the MHS website, or found in The Connection.

BELL SCHEDULES * TUTORIAL & ACHIEVEMENT TIME

PARKING Students driving motor vehicles to school are required to complete an application for purchase of a permit. The cost of the permit is $45 for the school year. Valid permits must be visible in vehicles parked in the student parking lot. Cars are not to be entered or used in any way other than transportation to and from school without expressed permission from the principal or designee. Students who park improperly in the parking lots or fail to adhere to driving rules may have their vehicle towed, lose their parking permit, and/or have progressive discipline imposed in accordance with state law (WAC 392-400-225).

OFF-CAMPUS PASSES Juniors and Seniors may fill out an off-campus application with the appropriate assistant principal. If attendance, grades, and discipline history are all satisfactory, they will receive an off campus sticker for their ASB card.

CELL PHONES / ELECTRONICS Electronic communication devices are not to be used on campus during school hours. Such devices will be confiscated. Progressive discipline will be imposed for students who continue to violate policy. Students have access to a phone in the main office as well as pay phones. The school is not liable for lost or stolen items. In the event of an emergency, parents are urged to contact the Attendance Office 425/431-7654 so that the student can be notified immediately.

MEDICATION POLICY Students may bring one dosage of either prescription or non-prescription medications to school, provided the medication is in its original packaging and accompanied by a parental note granting permission for the student to take medications at school.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Check current graduation requirements on the Edmonds School District website, www.edmonds.wednet.edu under: Students