School Policies A-Z

All accidents are to be reported immediately to a teacher or staff member. When necessary, parents will be contacted using the information provided on the “Emergency Contact Sheet.” As contact information changes, please notify the school registrar or registrar assistant.

Regular daily attendance is required in accordance with state law and Renton School District policy number 3122P; “Students will attend all scheduled classes unless officially excused by a school authority.” Washington state codes WAC 180-40-235 and RCW 28A 600.030 establish responsibility for attendance at school as resting primarily with the students; however, parents/guardians and the school also share responsibility for promoting and encouraging positive attendance habits in students. Regular and on-time attendance is critical to the educational process.   

Any absence that is or exceeds 3 periods in length will be counted as a full day absence. This includes absences at the beginning or end of the school day. 

The Attendance Office is open on school days from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Attendance Office personnel will work with students and/or parents/guardians to resolve discrepancies in the attendance records.   

Lindbergh has computers available in the Library. Other tech available: Chromebooks, video and digital cameras, Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and Excel. Printers are provided for assignment-related printing only. Teacher permission must be given for use of the color printer. All school equipment must be checked out through a staff member, including cameras, etc. Equipment may be used on school grounds only. 

Students may access computers during lunchtime as long as the Library is not scheduled for class use. Students requiring a computer to work on a school assignment are given preference during lunchtimes. Many students find that using a flash drive is helpful for transporting assignments back and forth from school to home. Students are not to download programs onto school computers, either through use of the Internet or from personal storage devices. Online gaming is not allowed. A signed “Technology Resources Form” is required for students wishing to use District-provided technology. Library computers are available from 7:00 to 2:30. During the school day, access to the Library is given with a teacher-signed pass. 

The Library’s computer lab is considered a classroom; therefore, students must follow the same classroom rules and procedures regarding food and electronic devices. Use of computers, printers and network storage space is limited to school-related assignments. Students who use technology for personal reasons or in an inappropriate manner will be subject to disciplinary action. Students do not have access to personal email accounts but do have access to the district supported Office365. Student folders and use of the Internet are routinely surveyed for inappropriate use. Please see the Student Discipline section of the student handbook for Inappropriate Use of Technology consequences and the Responsible Use Agreement on page 27. 

Lindbergh High School operates a “controlled campus” meaning Sophomore, Juniors, and Seniors have permission to leave campus during lunch; however, the privilege may be revoked if abused (ie: excessive tardies after lunch). Freshmen may apply for controlled campus permission only if they live within two blocks of the school and walk home for lunch.  They may not leave campus in a car with other students and may not take other students home with them.  Students leaving campus without permission will be subjected to progressive discipline.

Please Note:  9th Grade students must remain on campus during lunch.

Student safety and education are the highest priorities at Lindbergh High School. Appropriate behavior is expected of students at all times. As students are preparing for life beyond high school, they are expected to assume responsibility for their behavior and the resulting consequences. While many subjects are covered in this handbook, it is impossible to address every possible situation. Students are to use good judgment and appropriate discretion in their behavior. In all cases, corrective action for misconduct will reflect a good faith effort on the part of the staff to communicate expectations and apply rules in a consistent, equitable manner.  

It is the intent of the school to encourage students to correct undesirable/unacceptable behavior, attendance, or attitude problems whenever reasonably possible. Students who violate a rule the first time face disciplinary action commensurate to the violation. Second violations will result in stronger disciplinary action. 

At each intervention step, the intent is to assist students in identifying the problem, understanding what new behavior is necessary, and encouraging the student to accept accountability for his/her/their actions. Students must accept responsibility and consequences for the choices they make. The following list of offenses and the discipline which can be applied for these infractions is provided as a guide for administrators and for students’ and parent/guardian understanding. 

Schools are responsible for ensuring that student attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items do not interfere with the health or safety of any student and do not contribute to a hostile or intimidating environment for any student. 

Core Values

In relation to student dress, the school’s core values are the following: 

• Students should be able to dress and style their hair for school in a manner that expresses their individuality without fear of unnecessary discipline or body shaming. 
• Dress code enforcement will not create disparities, reinforce or increase marginalization of any group, regardless of racial identity, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity. 

Universal Dress Attire

Students must wear:

• Top (shirt, blouse, sweater, sweatshirt, tank, etc.) 
• Bottom (pants, shorts, skirt, dress, etc.) 
• Footwear 

This policy permits additional student attire requirements when necessary to ensure safety in certain academic settings (e.g. physical activity, science, or CTE courses). Additionally, this policy allows for reasonable variation in required student attire for participation in activities such as swimming or gymnastics. 

Students may not wear clothing, jewelry, or personal items that: 

• Are pornographic, contain threats, or that promote illegal or violent conduct such as the unlawful use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia. 
• Demonstrate hate group or gang association/affiliation and/or use hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or other protected groups. 
• Intentionally show private parts (nipples, genitals, buttocks). Clothing must cover private parts with material that cannot be seen through. 
• Cover the student’s face to the extent that the student is not identifiable (except clothing/headgear worn for a religious or medical purpose). This does not include mask mandates. 
• Attire worn in observance of a student’s religion are not subject to this policy.  

Enforcement

Staff will use reasonable efforts to avoid dress-coding students in front of other students and instead will privately and discreetly speak to the student. 

Students shall not be disciplined or removed from class as a consequence for wearing attire in violation of this policy unless the attire creates a substantial disruption to the educational environment, poses a hazard to the health or safety of others, or factors into a student behavior rule violation such as malicious harassment or the prohibition on harassment, intimidation, and bullying.  

Further, no student shall be referred to as “a distraction” due to their appearance or attire.  

Typical consequences for a violation of this policy include:  

• The directive to cover, change, or remove the non-complying attire. A student may be instructed to leave their classroom briefly to change clothes. Alternative resources for clothing will be made available to students when needed.  
• Parent/guardian contact for conference, if necessary. 
• The Principal or their designee should notify a student’s parent/guardian of the school’s response to violations of the student dress policy. 
• Repeated dress code violations may result in additional consequences as determined by administration. 
• Administration makes final decisions regarding dress code violations. 

Driving to school is a privilege and should be treated as such. Parking in the student lot is by permit only and permits must be properly displayed at all times in the lower left-hand corner of the front windshield. Applications and rules can be obtained from the bookkeeper in the ASB window. The speed limit on campus is 10 miles per hour. This and all other rules of the road must be observed at all times.

 Lindbergh High School is not responsible for vehicles and/or their contents. Loitering in parked vehicles or in any of the parking lots is prohibited during the school day. The parking lot is off-limits except to seniors and juniors with off campus privileges or students with parking permits coming to or leaving school at the end of the day. Student parking is located in the upper lot, near the pool. Vehicles parked in the Staff Parking lot or lower circle parking area will NOT be given a warning and may be ticketed.

Parking passes will be revoked if a driver is caught taking 9th graders off campus during lunches or driving in an unsafe manner.   

VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SEARCH

Any vehicle entering Lindbergh or on adjacent city streets (considered an extension of the school parking lot and campus) is subject to search and seizure. Such a search may be conducted for any reasonable purpose when related to a possible school violation. The vehicle search includes all compartments and components thereof. Once a search begins, the person in control of the vehicle will not be permitted to remove it from the premises during the reasonable duration of the search. Illegally parked cars may be ticketed, booted and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking in a Non-Student Designated Area

REGISTERED STUDENT VEHICLE:

NON-REGISTERED VEHICLE:

Food and beverages are to be consumed before school, during lunch, or after school.

• Breakfast:  Students may only eat in the Cafeteria.
• Lunch:  Students can eat in the following designated areas only: Cafeteria, Lower/Upper Commons, Washington House, and areas out of the building directly adjacent to the cafeteria or commons.

Food and beverages are not allowed in hallways or on football field. Eating or drinking in non-designated areas will result in assigned detention(s) or Work Detail (WD). The eating areas are to be properly maintained. Clear, unsweetened water may be brought into classrooms with teacher approval. Under special circumstances authorized by a building administrator, instructors may allow students to bring food or beverage into a classroom.   

Fines may be assessed for a variety of reasons (i.e. not returning a library book or textbook, fundraising commitments, NSF check fees, not returning athletic equipment or uniforms, etc.). NSF checks are subjected to a $25.00 surcharge and being sent to Renton Collections. At the end of each school year, any outstanding fines may be sent to the Renton School District Business Office for collection. Please see the bookkeeper at the ASB window to check for fines. All fines must be cleared or paid in order:

• to participate in athletics
• to obtain a parking permit
• to buy a Yearbook
• to attend a school dance, including Homecoming and Senior Prom
• to obtain transcripts or a diploma and to participate in graduation ceremonies.

The cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch offering a variety of foods for students wishing to purchase meals at school. Students are welcome to bring meals and/or snacks from home and use the cafeteria for dining. The cafeteria is open from 6:50 until 7:15 am for breakfast. Students in need of free or reduced lunch may complete an application online or pick up a paper copy in the Main Office. All food is to be eaten in the cafeteria or designated areas outside the school building. Open food and/or drink containers are not allowed in the halls. Students are responsible for picking up after themselves. Garbage and recycling containers are placed throughout the building as well as outside. 

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HALL PASSES

Students are required to have a Hall Pass when leaving class. Paper hall passes (colors vary) are required to go to any office on campus and must be signed by a staff member. Classroom hall passes (plastic-Red (1st floor), Blue (2nd floor), White (3rd floor)) must be completely filled out prior to leaving the classroom. Permission must be given by classroom teacher or staff member prior to using the pass. Teacher classroom expectations and procedures must be followed. The paper hall pass is required to go to the nurse and must be signed by a teacher or staff member. No student passes will be issued during the FIRST 10 OR LAST 10 minutes of class. Students arriving 10 or more minutes after the tardy bell will be recorded as absent unless they have a written excuse for late arrival. 

We are committed to a safe, civil learning environment where all students, employees, and patrons work, learn, and participate in an environment free from bullying, harassment, and intimidation. Lindbergh prohibits bullying, harassment, and intimidation, based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status, or other individual characteristics, including, but not limited to socio-economic status and physical appearance.

Bullying, harassment, and intimidation can take many forms and can include slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning

comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, ostracism, physical attacks or threats, other gestures, or written, oral, or physical acts relating to an individual or group which:

1. Have the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment;
2. Have the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or education;
3. Otherwise unreasonably affects an individual’s employment or educational opportunities; or
4. Violates the civility standard of the district.

This policy does not prohibit civil, respectful expressions of religious or political views and is a component of the district’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, and inclusive learning community.

Lindbergh High School employs a nurse who is in the building four days per week. Students have access to health appraisal, counseling and educational services on request. Some services provided are: 

• Vision, hearing, and dental screening 
• Injury and illness management and assessment 
• Arrangements for academic and/or P.E. adjustments related to health problems 
• Counseling on personal health concerns 
• Wellness information as well as a variety of material relating to health and personal safety 
• Case management of long- and short-term health conditions in the school environment 
• Resource and referral information to area health care facilities 
• Students may also visit the clinic if they begin feeling ill or are injured during school hours? 
• Information and assistance in obtaining health care coverage 

State law requires students to be immunized against certain preventable diseases. Proof of immunization status must be presented to the school prior to the student attending school. Exemptions are available for medical, personal or religious reasons. Students attending school with an immunization exemption will be required to stay out of school should there be an outbreak of a vaccine- preventable disease for which they are not immunized.

The Lindbergh High School Library is open from 7:00am until 2:30pm most days. Students visiting during class time must sign in and have a pass from their teacher. A current LHS student ID is required to check out books. Books and magazines are loaned for 21 days (3 weeks). Students with overdue books will not be allowed to check out additional books. Fines are assessed for overdue books and lost or damaged books.

All students are expected to assist in maintaining a clean campus, including helping pick-up litter left behind by fellow students within the surrounding vicinity. When students leave their tables, it is often difficult to establish ownership of litter left behind. As a result, administration or staff may request assistance in cleaning up the area. Students are expected to comply.  Failure to do so may result in school discipline.

Lockers are available via Google Form: Locker Sign-Up 2022-23 , and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only students assigned to a locker are authorized to use it.  Lockers are used at your own risk.  Padlocks are available to purchase for $7.00 through the ASB office.  You may not use your own padlock.

P.E. locker locks are the responsibility of the student. Locks will be handed out at the beginning of the school year. P.E. lockers are available through your P.E. teacher. Lock all property in a locker. Unfortunately, theft does occur. Please secure your property, and do not bring valuables to school.

School personnel may not provide students with medication of any kind. If a student is required to take medication at school, the following requirements must be met:

• Written permission from both a parent and the prescribing physician;
• Instructions from the physician including the dosage and duration of use;
• The medication must be in its original container.

The medication and consent form will be kept in a secure cabinet in the health clinic. This procedure must be followed for all medication, including non-prescriptive drugs such as aspirin, Tylenol, cough syrup, etc. For more information please contact the school nurse.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal or appropriate school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask Renton School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal or custodian of such records, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personal identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or parent or student serving on an official committee, such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the Renton School District will disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

The right to file a complaint with the Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4605.

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students who bring electronic devices and/or phones and equipment do so entirely at their own risk. These devices are often lost or stolen and rarely returned or found. Students may not be excused during class time to try and recover these items or to use them. 

If lost or stolen, the school district will not reimburse or replace the student’s lost or stolen item.  

PERSONAL ELECTRONICS USE

The use of electronic devices and/or phones and wireless equipment is often disruptive to the learning environment.  Students are required to comply with classroom expectations regarding the use of these devices and with Renton School District Policy/Procedure 3245. All use must be authorized by classroom instructors or administrators. Failure to do so may result in progressive discipline. 

Personal protection devices such as pepper spray or tear gas dispensers may be carried by students only when advance permission has been applied for and approved through the Main Office. The appropriate paperwork can be obtained in the main office. Students possessing protection devices under any other conditions will be dealt with under the district weapons policy.

There are primarily three types of assemblies held throughout the school year.

1. Pep Assembly: These assemblies are held to promote and build school spirit.
2. Recognition Assembly: These assemblies are held to recognize students participating in clubs or for receiving awards or special distinction.
3. Formal Assembly: General assemblies are held as observances and/or to provide information and/or entertainment.

Standards of Conduct for Assemblies

• Silence should be observed except for participation in the Pledge of Allegiance or singing of the National Anthem.
• No student is required to participate in either the Pledge of Allegiance or singing of the national anthem, however all students are required to show respect while they are being performed.
• Show your appreciation for presenters by giving generous applause at appropriate times.
• Remain seated throughout the assembly. No one should enter or leave during the assembly.
• Assemblies are required, however, an optional study hall is provided in the cafeteria for students not wishing to attend an assembly. Leaving campus during assemblies is not allowed and appropriate discipline will be enforced.

The school property is defined as the area bounded on the West by 128th Avenue SE, on the South by the edge of the upper parking lot, and East through the woods to the fence. The woods are off limits during the school day. All property beyond the above description belongs to our neighbors.

Lindbergh has a number of dances that are traditionally held annually. Other dances may be held throughout the year and will be advertised by the sponsoring club or organization.  

The following regulations apply to all dances, whether they are held on campus or at an off-site location: 

• Dances are primarily held for LHS students. Guests from other high schools that are currently enrolled high school students or guests who have graduated from high school (must be under 19) may be invited provided certain requirements are met. Those requirements are:  
  • A permission form must be obtained from the Attendance or Main Office and completed by the invited guest and invited guests’ high school; 
  • The completed form, along with a copy of the guest’s photo ID, must be turned in and approved prior to purchasing tickets; 
  • The guest must present valid photo ID at the door. 
• All school rules apply. 
• No person under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be permitted to attend a dance. 
• If a student or guest leaves a dance, he/she/they will not be allowed to re-enter the dance. 
• Dances will end no later than 10:00PM. 
• Students may not have any fines or outstanding detentions/discipline. 

School officials have authority to maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect students from exposure to illegal drugs, weapons, and contraband. The superintendent, the principal, and other staff designated by the superintendent, shall have the authority to conduct reasonable searches on school property as provided by Policy No. 3230. 

After the principal or designee determines that reasonable grounds exist, a student’s clothing, personal effects, desk, locker, assigned storage area or automobile may be searched. Lockers, desks, and storage areas are the property of the school district. When assigned a locker, desk, or storage area, a student will be responsible for its proper care. A student may be subject to a fine for any willful damage to school property. Students are encouraged to keep their assigned lockers closed and locked.   

A student’s locker, desk or storage area may be searched by district staff, if reasonable grounds exist to suspect that evidence of a violation of the law or school rules will be uncovered. School staff will report a student’s suspicious activity to the principal or designee prior to initiating a search, except in emergency situations when the risk of harm to students or staff demands immediate action. 

School officials may consult with local law enforcement officials regarding the advisability of a search on school premises by a law enforcement officer, if evidence of criminal activity is likely to be seized. The superintendent shall develop procedures regulating searches of students and their personal property.  

Campus security is available during school hours. Our security officer’s primary concern is student safety. Please check with the security office if you have lost an item. The school district and building staff, including security, are not responsible for recovering electronic devices brought to school that are lost or stolen.   

Only announcements relating to school activities may be posted in the school. Advertising of any nature must be approved by the club/activity advisor as well as school administrator. Signs and posters must be displayed properly, on a tack strip or bulletin board. All signs/posters must have an “Approved” stamp on them for posting. STAPLES MAY NOT BE USED on walls- only on the tack strips. For more detailed information, go to the Main Office.

Skateboards, scooters and similar equipment must be stored in a locker during school hours. If used or carried around during the school day, they will be confiscated and held until the end of the day. Repeated violations will result in the equipment being held until a parent or guardian picks up the item and/or the end of the school year.

Social media has many benefits, but when media postings violate the law or school policies, or create a disruption to the school community, school administrators may take appropriate action, including investigation and discipline. 

Students are expected to follow all school and district policies for internet and computer use when using e-mail, the internet, and social media as forms of communications with fellow students, teachers, and the community. Use good judgment with social media—what you post leaves a digital footprint. How you represent yourself online is an extension of yourself. Do not post anything you wouldn’t want friends, parents, teachers, or future colleges/employers to see. Our policies against bullying, intimidation, hazing, sexual or other harassment apply fully to the use of the internet and social media. Under certain circumstances, the school may discipline students who violate rules of appropriate conduct, which includes but is not limited to the use of social networking sites during or outside of school. Recording and/or distributing any digital video and/or audio of misbehavior that occurs on campus, or at a district-sanctioned event, is grounds for discipline. Staff members and students are not to be recorded at any time without permission. Recording staff members for any reason is not permitted. 

Lindbergh High School is not responsible for your use or misuse of social media.   

All students will be issued a Student ID. Students may purchase an ASB sticker for a one-time fee. Having an ASB sticker allows students to attend all home athletic events FREE. Students missing picture day can get their ID card on picture retake day or they can go to the ASB office to have an ID made. Lost or stolen ASB/Student ID cards can be replaced for a $5.00 fee.  ID’s must be carried at all times and be shown if asked to do so by staff.  ID’s are also required to check out library materials.

Parents are discouraged from calling students during the school day. It is disruptive to the educational process when messages are delivered to classrooms. In case of emergencies, the Attendance Office will take a message and attempt to deliver it to the student. Messages from anyone other than a parent or guardian are not accepted.

Deliveries of flowers, balloons and other gifts are not accepted at Lindbergh High School. Balloon are not allowed in the building at any time. If it is necessary for a parent or guardian to bring a school-related item for a student, they may drop it off in the Attendance Office. A message will then be sent to have the student retrieve the item between classes.

Students withdrawing from Lindbergh High School are asked to complete the withdrawal process prior to their last day of attendance at LHS. Parents must send a signed and dated note (at least one week before the student’s last day) including the following information:

• Student Name
• Date of the last day the student will be attending LHS
• Where the student will be attending school next

The student will receive a “Withdrawal Sheet” that will need to be checked off by all of his/her teachers, as well as the Library, Attendance Office, Bookkeeper and Main Office. Upon completion of this process, records will be ready to forward to the new school provided no fines are outstanding. State law (RCW 28A.225.330(2), RCW 13.04.155, and RCW 28A22.330(3)) states that official transcripts may be withheld for nonpayment of fees.

All fines owed must be paid at time of withdrawal.

Tutorial is provided to all students in teachers’ individual classrooms for students in need of extra help or additional time to do homework.  

Vending machines located in the building may be used before school, during passing time, during break, during lunch, and after school.  Refunds are not given to students who use the machines during class time, no exceptions. If a refund is needed, see the bookkeeper in the ASB Office. The refund process is not immediate. All vending machine products must follow state and federal nutrition guidelines.  All profits from the vending machines are given to the ASB. 

Students must get permission and a blue hall pass from the classroom teacher before going to the Nurse’s Office. During passing periods, students are required to check in with their teacher first. Students are responsible for signing in and out of the nurse’s office through skyward. Students must present a signed pass upon their return to class or the absence will be recorded as unexcused.

Students are not allowed to have visitors at school. We do not allow non-LHS students to come to school with our students. Any person not currently a staff member or enrolled student must report to the Main Office immediately upon arrival on campus. All approved visitors must check in at the Main Office and obtain a visitor’s badge.