General Information
Breakfast / Lunch
Breakfast and lunch are provided each school day on a nonprofit basis. Thank you for cleaning up after yourself and helping keep the cafeteria clean. Listed below are the general guidelines related to the cafeteria:
Lunches are to be eaten in the commons or any of the RED Chair areas
PE hallways are off limits for non-PE students during lunches
Lunch lines are single file and students should not cut into the lunch line
Do not throw food or any other objects
Students are expected to appropriately utilize recycling and trash containers and clean their own area
Classes are in session - thanks for keeping noise to a minimum
Follow the requests of school adults
Food deliveries are not appropriate. See "Closed Campus" section for more information.
Library
The Learning Commons is designed to accommodate a wide range of student learning needs. This area is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, and 7:30 - 3:00 on Friday. It provides students with access to multiple seating arrangements, learning environments, and academic services. Modeled on Future Ready Library concepts, we strive to assist students "to become increasingly self-directed as they create digital products of their learning that engage them in critical thinking, collaboration and authentic, real-world problem solving." (Future Ready Library)
In addition, the space "fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation to empower teachers and learners." (Future Ready Library)
Students who wish to access the Learning Commons during non-class time may do so freely.
Students who wish to access the Learning Commons during class time will need to have teacher permission and will sign in by visiting the Chromebook Kiosk.
Students will also need to sign out using the Chromebook Kiosk as well.
Student identification numbers will be needed if a student wishes to check out a book or to have access to technology.
Food and drinks are allowed in the Learning Commons in designated areas to include the Viking Café.
When visiting the Learning Commons, please respect the learning rights of others. Make use of headphones and place cell phones in silent mode.
Maker Space
The Maker Space - located in the Library, is an innovative learning space providing students with a space to foster their creativity. With sewing machines, Cricut machines to 3D printers, it has everything to help bring to reality what you've been dreaming of.
Use of Maker Space and its resources require permission from the library staff.
Hall Passes
Students are to remain in class as much as possible.
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 hall pass, including TAs.
Halls are for walking. Running belongs on the track or field. Horseplay belongs off campus.
Respect the rights of teachers and students in classrooms.
Thanks for taking care of any trash in the hallways before you leave your area.
Since you'll want to get back to learning quickly, use the bathroom closest to your classroom.
Vending machines are open before school, during passing period, at lunch, and after school. 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.
Hall passes do not allow students to visit their car. Cars are off limits during the school day. See Student Driving.
Eighteen Year Old Students
Eighteen year old students wishing to write their own notes and sign for field trips, etc. must first secure written verification from their parents approving and acknowledging the student's' responsibilities in signing for themselves. Once parents/guardians have approved, students will meet with an administrator who will review the student's attendance, academic, and discipline habits. Administrators reserve the right to deny a student this privilege based on the review. Parental acknowledgment and approval to sign notes does not alleviate the student's responsibility to adhere to all of the rules and attendance policies of the school in order to maintain enrollment and credit. Student abuse of this privilege will result in termination of this privilege.
Student Directories
Student names may appear in several directories at the high school - including, but not limited to the following: attendance cards, daily attendance forms, data processing scheduling cards, the annual, teacher's grade books, counseling office files, athletic eligibility lists, class lists by grade, athletic programs, drama programs, music concert programs, business office records, honor roll lists, baccalaureate program, commencement program, emergency locator cards, permanent records/files/folders, banquet programs, roster and activity bus lists, athletic rosters, health cards, school insurance lists, and transportation lists for bus routes.
Student Finances
The business secretary will handle all money - except cafeteria transactions - in the business office. In-person ASB and yearbook purchases will take place before school or during lunch hours only. If paying by check, make the check to LSHS for the exact amount of purchase. Checks written over the amount CANNOT be accepted. Online payment options will be available as well. Change cannot be made at the high school office at any time.
Lunch funds: the cafeteria accepts cash or checks. Credit cards payments can be made at the finance window. For malfunctioning vending machines, for reimbursement purposes, the student needs to contact the vendor whose phone number is posted on the front of the machine.
Visitor Policy
Mount Si High School is a closed campus. Non-students are not allowed on campus without administrative approval. Visitors are allowed for educational reasons, not social visits. Students wishing to bring student visitors to the high school must complete the student visitor form and receive approval from administration at least one (1) school day in advance. Students are allowed one high school age visitor per year. No student visitors will be permitted near the end of a semester or during any testing time. All visitors are required to register with the main office immediately upon arrival on the campus. All visitors must be of high school age.
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 425-831-8100. Students will be called from class to take a call in emergency situations only. The attendance counter phone may be used by students.
Voter Registration
Students, age 18 or older, are eligible to register to vote. Registration is required before you can exercise the right to vote. The main office has a supply of voter registration cards that are to be mailed to the county. The office will be happy to assist you.