Being part of a learning community means acknowledging the rights we have as members of that community. It also means recognizing the responsibilities we have towards each other and the learning community as a whole. Along with those rights and responsibilities, it’s important to remember that as Wildcats we strive to live our core PRIDE attributes. Living these core attributes will help us create an environment where we’re able to fulfill our commitment to prepare every student for the realities of college and/or career.
We believe Perseverance means that we work to realize our potential, focus on our goals, and demonstrate grit
We believe Respect means that we will listen with an open mind, embrace the differences in others, and look for the good in everyone
We believe Integrity means that do what we say & say what we do, do the right thing even when no one is looking, and we honor our commitments
We believe Dependability means we give our best effort bell to bell, develop skills to be prepared and organized, and are reliable
We believe Encouragement means we build courage in others and acknowledge their effort, practice giving thanks and showing appreciation, and work to stay positive
... we know that if we each pay attention to living the attributes noted here, we’ll not have to worry about the student discipline process. However, we also understand that young adults make mistakes. The following sections outline how school adults will work with students who struggle to follow the student code of conduct for our learning community.
Overall, our student discipline process will aim at helping students:
take accountability for their actions
take advantage of opportunities to “make it right”
change their behavior to that positively supports our learning community.
All Wildcats have an obligation to help maintain a safe, supportive campus. Thank you for being part of the solution by reporting any issues that need to be addressed.
Reports can be made in-person to any trusted adult at school. Students, families, or any member of the community at large - can also report at any time of day or night by connecting with school officials through the Vector Alert system using the web, email, phone, or text. Reporting in either fashion is always confidential. Reporting through Vector Alert can be done anonymously.
Regardless of how you choose to report, we strongly encourage you to also report to a trusted adult at home. This makes sure school and home are on the same page.
Academic integrity speaks to a student’s commitment and responsibility to pursue scholarship openly and honestly. It respects the concept that learning is the primary purpose of education, secondary to grades and credits. Academic Dishonesty is defined as any action(s) that may result in creating an unfair academic advantage for oneself or an unfair academic advantage or disadvantage for any other student. A student shall not attempt to earn credit or receive a grade for coursework (tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, essays) in a manner other than defined by each instructor in their syllabus.
Academic Integrity violations may include, but are not limited to:
Cheating – using notes or other materials without a teacher’s permission on tests and assignments.
Collusion – partnering with another student to engage in academic dishonesty, as in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another.
Distribution - Obtaining and sharing of class assignments or test information from another student without teacher permission
Plagiarizing - The use of another’s words ideas, data, or product without permission and/or citation, including the inappropriate use of A.I.
Technology Malpractice – Any misuse of private or public technology to acquire an advantage
Incidents of academic dishonesty will be dealt with on a case by case basis and in a progressive manner for each student. The student's alpha administrator and department administrator will partner to ensure that the student is held accountable in alignment with department policies. Consequences may include:
Meeting with an administrator
Meeting with Parent/guardian and administrator
Communication home
Proctored handwritten reassessment
Loss of reassessment opportunity
Academic dishonesty on the original assessment = reassessment with tightened supervision
Academic dishonesty on the reassessment = keeping the grade on the original assessment
Our teachers will support your learning and guide you on when it is appropriate to use A.I. and in what manner. Use of A.I. outside of their established expectations can be an Academic Integrrity violation as noted above.
Personal Telecommunication Devices including, but not limited to cellular/wireless phones, airpods/headphones, photographic and/or video devices, smartwatches) that may interfere with the academic learning environment will not be allowed during instructional time. All students will be expected to put their personal telecommunication devices away in provided call phone pockets in the classrooms. Students will still be permitted to have access to their personal telecommunication devices before and after school, during passing period, and lunches.
The best way to avoid these interventions is to act responsibly with your device. Learning how to do so now, is a great habit to take with you into the workforce and college.
For student non-compliance (refusing to hand over their personal telecommunication device and/or disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior), the staff member may either send the student to the main office with the device or call the main office/security for assistance. More intense student interventions would apply in these cases.
Mount Si High School’s dress code is designed to support equitable educational access and is written in a manner that does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type/size. The purposes of this standard are reflective of the local community and are to:
Help students be college and career ready.
Reduce potential distractions while increasing opportunities for learning.
Differentiate social dress/behavior from professional and career dress/behavior.
School dress standards set a tone, which reinforces the learning environment and school culture. As such, student dress and grooming - whether during the school day or at school-related events - will promote a clean, safe, and positive learning environment.
The dress code is divided into three sections: what students must wear, what students may wear, and what students may NOT wear.
Every student must wear:
A shirt with fabric* on the front, back, and sides under the arms AND
Pants/jeans or the equivalent - for example: a skirt, dress, shorts, leggings, sweatpants, etc.), AND
Shoes that are appropriate to the students educational setting (e.g., open toed shoes in a welding class are NOT a good idea).
*Fabric covering the body’s private parts and underwear must not be see through. Clothes must be worn in way such that private parts of the body are fully covered at all times. With the exception of waistbands and bra straps, undergarments must not be visible and must be covered with opaque fabric.
Every student may wear:
hats and hoodies (with the hood up) in such a way that allows the face to be visible to staff (it's a safety thing)
tank tops and halter tops - even those with spaghetti straps - if the majority of the front and the majority of the back of the torso are both covered and do not show undergarments (except bra straps and waistbands)
sheer (see through) fabric as part of their outfit as long as the fabric covering undergarments and private parts of the body is opaque (not see through)
ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed
To support the learning environment, promote school safety, and enhance overall school culture, students may not wear:
Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (visible waistbands and visible straps are allowed)
Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice)
Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
Any item that obscures the face (except as a religious observance)
Clothing (or other items) that promote or reference alcohol, tobacco, drugs, weapons, violent language or images, hate speech, profanity, or that contains pornography or sexual innuendo.
Clothing or other personal items that have been recognized by MSHS administration as implying a student’s gang affiliation or gang lifestyle. Additionally, students who identify themselves as gang-affiliated (or who are identified as such by law enforcement officials) may have additional clothing restrictions established by administration.
FINALLY,
These guidelines are not intended to be an exhaustive list of do’s and don’ts. MSHS administration and security retain the right to identify other factors that they deem to be a concern for student safety or an interruption of a positive college and career ready learning environment.
Students whose appearance is not in line with the dress code will be addressed separately - generally away from other students - so as to respect the dignity of the individual. At this point, the student will be asked to remedy the situation. Usually, there are three options that can easily address the concern:
Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed more to standard for the remainder of the day.
Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed more to standard for the remainder of the day.
If necessary, the student’s parent(s) may be called during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.
Washington State law states that any student suspected of being under the influence of, in possession of, or soliciting for use or sale of drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, and other illegal substances will face significant consequences including but not limited to suspension, emergency removal.
As as heads up, student behavior expectations apply in the following situations:
On or near school grounds before school, during school, and after school hours.
At all sporting events and student activities, regardless of the time of day the activity takes place.
On or near the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group.
Off the school grounds at a school activity, function, event, athletic events and/or bus stops, including travel to and from school.
Students making serious verbal, electronic, and/or written threats of physical harm toward themselves or others may be subject to emergency removal. Emergency removal may be converted when the school receives a satisfactory report from a mental health professional and/or other mandated protocols (i.e. Threat Assessment, administrative approval) have been followed.
Students who choose to be bystanders and record a fight are also subject to disciplinary action in the same way someone who encourages a fight. At MSHS, every member of our school community carries an expectation to help keep our campus safe, and to immediately report any unsafe behavior.
Students must obey the lawful instructions and reasonable requests of school district personnel at school, during the day, and at all school sponsored events. This includes the right by MSHS personnel to confiscate electronic devices being used inappropriately. All students must, upon request, identify themselves to proper school authorities in school building, on the school grounds, or at school sponsored events. Being defiant, disrespectful and being disruptive is may result in either a minor or major consequence depending on the specific incident and the level of disruption.
Hazing includes, but is not limited to, any ritual or tradition that endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation a person into a group. This can be on or off campus, and often victims of hazing are willing participants. Hazing is prohibited. In many instances, hazing would be considered a safety concern and could result in extensive discipline consequences.
If hazing occurs by an organized / recognized group of criminals according to law enforcement, it can be considered gang intimidation / activity.
Definitions (For purposes of this policy):
Electric Bicycle (E-Bike): A bicycle equipped with an electric motor that assists propulsion. In the cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend an e-bike will never exceed 750 watts of power.
Class 1 E-Bike
Motor provides assistance only while the rider is pedaling.
Motor assistance stops at 20 mph.
Class 2 E-Bike
May be propelled by a throttle without pedaling.
Motor assistance stops at 20 mph.
Class 3 E-Bike
Motor provides assistance only while the rider is pedaling.
Motor assistance stops at 28 mph.
Equipped with a speedometer.
Riders must be at least 16 years old under Washington law.
Electric Scooter (E-Scooter): A standing or seated scooter powered by an electric motor.
Electric Motorcycle (E-Motorcycle): Any electric-powered motor vehicle designed for operation on public roads or trails that exceeds 750 watts of power.
Student Use and Operation
Students who ride an e-bike, e-scooter, or e-motorcycle to school must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
No one under the age of 16 may ride a Class 3 e-bike or e-motorcycle
Class 3 e-bikes and e-motorcycles can be ridden on roads but not on sidewalks, public trails, city parks, or open spaces
E-motorcycle riders must have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement. Electronic motorcycles must be registered with the Washington State Department of Licensing and display a valid license plate. Operators must carry required insurance and ensure the vehicle meets the requirements of RCW 46.61.705 for use on public roads.
Operators must follow all traffic laws, signage, and safety regulations while traveling to and from school.
Helmets and other required safety equipment must be worn as required by law.
Reckless, unsafe, or disruptive operation of any device is prohibited.
School Property Restrictions
E-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles may not be operated on sidewalks, playgrounds, athletic fields, courtyards, covered walkways, or other pedestrian areas on school property except as necessary to enter or exit designated parking areas.
Riders must dismount and walk their device when entering campus beyond designated arrival routes.
Devices may not be ridden inside any school building.
Parking and Storage
E-bikes and e-scooters must be parked only in designated bicycle racks or other locations approved by the school.
E-motorcycles must be parked only in designated student vehicle parking areas and must comply with all student parking requirements.
Devices may not block entrances, exits, sidewalks, accessibility routes, or emergency access points.
The district is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to personal transportation devices parked on school property.
Charging and Batteries
Charging of personal e-bikes, e-scooters, e-motorcycles, batteries, or related equipment is prohibited on school property unless specifically authorized by school administration.
Batteries may not be brought into classrooms, offices, libraries, gymnasiums, or other school facilities for charging or storage.
Devices or batteries that appear damaged, modified, overheating, leaking, or otherwise unsafe may be prohibited from campus.
Registration and Permits
The district may require students who operate e-bikes, e-scooters, or e-motorcycles to register their device, obtain a parking permit, or provide proof of compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Violations
Failure to comply with this policy may result in:
Loss of privileges to bring the device onto school property;
Confiscation of the device until it can be released to a parent/guardian, as permitted by district procedures;
Disciplinary action consistent with the Student Code of Conduct; and/or
Referral to law enforcement when required by law or when safety concerns warrant.
The Superintendent or designee may establish administrative procedures to implement this policy and may impose additional restrictions as necessary to protect student and staff safety.
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying can be defined as an intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act that:
Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property.
Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education.
Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment.
Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
MSHS Staff and Administration will follow the policy and procedures set forth in School Board Policy #3207 if a harassment incident is reported.
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING POLICY (HIB): SVSD is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and parents/legal guardians that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. It is a violation of District Policy/Procedure 3207 for a student to be harassed, intimidated, or bullied by others in the school community, at school-sponsored events, or when such actions create a substantial disruption to the educational process.
If your child feels they have been harassed or bullied, the incident(s) should be reported immediately to a teacher, counselor, or administrator either in person or through the text line at 360-587-4726, by email to the appropriate Assistant Principal or by completing a HIB Incident Reporting Form. Students bullied on the bus may report information to the Transportation Director. Please visit the Snoqualmie Valley School District's Legal and Official Notices page for more information.
Profanity/lewd behavior are defined as behavior that goes beyond generally accepted rules of common courtesy, common decency, and common sense. Profanity is not allowed on school grounds or at any school function.
The Snoqualmie School District is committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and bias-free space where every student feels a sense of belonging and is treated with dignity and respect. We strive to create a school community where every student feels safe, respected, and valued, regardless of race, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, language, political beliefs, or socioeconomic status.
Our community includes individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not tolerate hate speech, harassment, bullying, or discrimination in any form. A safe, inclusive environment is essential for student well-being and academic success.
To support these expectations, students receive age-appropriate instruction on respectful behavior, identity, and reporting processes.
Students are expected to:
Use respectful, inclusive language in person and online.
Treat others with dignity, even when differences exist.
Be mindful of the impact of their words and actions.
Take responsibility for their behavior.
Every member of the Snoqualmie Valley School District has a shared responsibility of maintaining a positive school environment. Students are expected to speak up and/or report behavior they witness in person or online that harms others or disrupts inclusion in one or more of the following ways:
Speaking up in a safe and appropriate way when witnessing harm if comfortable.
Telling a teacher, staff member, or trusted adult.
Submitting an anonymous report through the district’s tip line (include details such as names, time, and location).
The district prioritizes:
Keeping students engaged in learning whenever possible
Partnering with families early
Using discipline to teach and restore rather than punish
Discipline will be:
Fair, age-appropriate, and non-discriminatory
Proportionate to the behavior
Follow Washington State laws and Snoqualmie Valley School District discipline policies and procedures
Unintentional harmful expression: indirect or subtle speech, actions or writing that negatively target a person or group based on race, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, language, political beliefs, or socioeconomic status.
Targeted hate expression: direct, harmful, and/or threatening speech, actions or writing that express prejudice on the basis of race, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, language, political beliefs, or socioeconomic status.
First offense: Education, non-exclusion discipline & restorative actions (when appropriate)
Additional offenses: *Exclusion Discipline, further education, AND restorative actions (when appropriate)
First offense: *Exclusion discipline, further education, AND restorative actions (when appropriate)
Additional offenses: More significant *exclusion discipline, further education, AND restorative actions
Education may include:
Review of expectations
Targeted lessons on behavior and impact
Social-emotional learning
Understanding intent vs. impact
Appropriate language use in different settings
Non-Exclusion discipline may include:
Conference with parents/families and administration
Detention
Exclusion discipline may include:
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Expulsion
*Students receiving special education services may receive additional or differentiated supports and/or discipline depending on the behavior and a student’s disability.
Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment / sexually inappropriate conduct by anyone in any school program or activity. This includes anywhere on the school campus, on school busses, during all off-campus, school-sponsored activity, regardless of the time or day the activity takes place.
The term sexual harassment / sexually inappropriate conduct may include:
acts of sexual violence;
unwelcome sexual or gender-directed conduct or communication that interferes with an individual’s educational performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment;
unwelcome sexual advances;
unwelcome requests for sexual favors;
sexual demands when submission is a stated or implied condition of obtaining an educational benefit;
sexual demands where submission or rejection is a factor in an academic, or other school-related decision affecting an individual.
You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member. Please visit the Snoqualmie Valley School District's Legal and Official Notices page for more information.
If it is not yours, do the right thing by turning it into the main office. Taking / forcefully taking or knowingly being in possession of district property or the property of others without permission could lead to school discipline and/or involve law enforcement.
Like all public schools, we're a tobacco/nicotine free campus. Possession or use of any tobacco, nicotine, or delivery device products, or related paraphernalia is prohibited on or near school district property, on or near MSHS or at any school-sponsored events, regardless of the time of day the activity occurs. This shall include all district buildings, grounds and district-owned vehicles such as school buses.
What counts as a tobacco or nicotine product? Tobacco and nicotine products and delivery devices include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, snuff/chew, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, nicotine, liquid nicotine, electronic smoking/vapor devices (and related paraphernalia), "vapor pens," non-prescribed inhalers, nicotine delivery devices or chemicals that are not FDA-approved to help people quit using tobacco, devices that produce the same flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances and any other smoking equipment, device, material, or innovation.
Any tobacco items confiscated by school officials will not be returned to the student or the family.
Beginning the 2025-26 school year, all bathrooms and locke rooms will be equipped with vape sensing devices, which are reported to the administrators immediately upon detection.
The Snoqualmie Valley School District supports the use of video cameras throughout the school district to preserve district assets, enhance school safety and security for students and staff, and allow visitors access to district buildings. Security cameras are installed in public areas throughout district buildings, grounds and school buses. This supports the District’s goals to foster a safe and secure teaching and learning environment, to ensure public safety for community members who visit or use school property, and to diminish the potential for personal or district loss or destruction of property. (Policy 6608)
State laws (RCW 28A.600.420 and RCW 9.41.280) and District Policy (4210) prohibit any student from possessing a weapon or weapon look-alike on school district property or at any school related event. Violating this policy by possessing any weapon will result in immediate referral to legal authorities, parent notification, and removal from school. Possession of a weapon look-alike on school property will be dealt with based on the circumstances of the situation, and discipline responses may include a long-term suspension.
Mount Si High School is a Gun-Free Zone.
Students who violate our District’s Policy #4210 will be subject to discipline that includes a one-year mandatory expulsion for firearms, in accordance with RCW 28A.600.010.
School officials shall notify the student’s parents or guardians and the appropriate law enforcement agency of known or suspected violations of this policy.
The superintendent, or designee, may modify the one-year expulsion on a case by case basis.
For starters, you're not the first to make a mistake, and you're not going to be the last. Our promise to everyone is that we'll make the safety of the larger learning community our number one priority.
After that, we promise to work with you to make sure you're taking accountability for your actions, making it right, and ultimately helping you make changes to your behavior so you can get out into the world of career or college and be successful.
Mount Si High School and the Snoqualmie Valley School District are committed to providing a positive and orderly learning environment for all students. As such, MSHS discipline is reasonable, consistent, and progressive. Students who do not change behaviors in response to teachers, counseling/counselors, or administrative interventions (such as detention, behavior/attendance contracts, in or out of school suspension, or parent conferences, etc.) and continue to violate the student code of conduct may forfeit their right to attend MSHS. Furthermore, MSHS administrators are obligated and certified to consider a change in academic placement for students who consistently struggle to be successful in light of discipline, behavioral issues, or lack of academic progress in their current setting.
The following are definitions of some possible discipline interventions students may experience at MSHS:
Informal talk – Discussion between school adult and student and/or parent/legal guardian
Admin Conference – Formal conference between school adult and student
Classroom Exclusion – Exclusion of a student from a classroom or instructional area/activity for behavioral violations that disrupt the educational process
Detention: Assignment of student to supervised study at lunch or after school.
Parent Contact: Telephone call or letter to legal guardian
Friday School: Assignment to Friday supervised study for two and a half hours (1:00 pm to 3:30 pm)
In-School Suspension: Temporary removal of student from regular classes for all or portion of their day
Short-term Suspension: Temporary removal of student from attending school and school activities. Short-term suspension can last for a maximum of ten (10) school days.
Long-term Suspension: Removal of the student from attending school and school activities. Long-term suspension can last a maximum of one (1) semester or 90 school days.
Emergency Removal: Removal of the students for up to 10 days for due to immediate and continuing danger to other students or school personnel; or (b) An immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process.
Expulsion: Denial of the student of the right to attend school and school activities for the length of an academic term (up to 90 days)
Students possess the right of privacy of person as well as freedom from unreasonable search and seizure of property. MSHS administration have the authority to conduct a search when they determine to have "reasonable suspicion" that a student is in possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons or any other item that students are not allowed to have at school. Illegal substances and paraphernalia (based on state law) will not be returned to families. District Policy #3230 (Student Privacy and Searches) may be obtained at any school.
Authority to Conduct a Search
The law allows school authorities to search students, their lockers, their motor vehicles and personal property when they have a reasonable suspicion that a particular student is in possession of something prohibited by the law or school rules or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement may be contacted if a search yields illegal items (such as drugs, alcohol, weapons).
Vehicle, Locker, Desk, Storage Area Inspections, All lockers and other storage areas provided for student use while at school and are subject to be searched if a building administrator or designee develops reasonable suspicion that a student is in possession of any item in violation of school or district rules and/or violates state law.
School staff has a duty to ensure student safety. Refusal to be searched will be considered an assumption of guilt for the alleged misconduct.
If a student's actions violate the law, local law enforcement will be contacted.
Committing or participating in activities which are among those defined as criminal under the laws of the State of Washington and King County, in schools, on school property, at school sponsored events, regardless of the time of day the event occurs, is prohibited. Appropriate corrective action (long term suspension or expulsion proceedings) will be taken against those who commit such crimes regardless of whether or not criminal charges result.
The Department of Social and Health Services and/or Child Protective Services may be contacted in cases of abuse or assault. If the victim is 18 or older and developmentally disabled, Adult Protective Services may be called.
Examples of Criminal Activities include, but are not limited to:
arson, assault, burglary/theft, dangerous weapons, explosives, extortion, blackmail, or coercion, firearms, gang paraphernalia, lasers, malicious mischief, possession of drugs, alcohol and/or paraphernalia, or being under the influence of drugs and or alcohol, sexting, unlawful assembly, unlawful interference/intimidation with school authorities.
A complete copy of District Policy #3240- Student Conduct and other related policies may be obtained at any school.