Handbook - Stadium High School

Attendance

Email: StadiumAttendance@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Phone: 253-571-3130

Attendance is the single-most important factor in determining academic achievement.

Please schedule appointments and family vacations outside of the school day.

Attendance can be reported in ParentVUE or by emailing StadiumAttendance@tacoma.k12.wa.us on or before the day of the absence. Partial-day absences must be reported through email (late arrivals, early dismissals, etc.) The email must include the student’s first and last name, the date(s) of the absence, and the reason for the absence.

If the parent/guardian was unable to email, the student brings a note from a parent/guardian to the Attendance Office following an absence. The note must include the student’s first and last name, the date(s) of the absence, and the reason for the absence.

An absence will be considered unexcused if the parent/guardian does not excuse the absence within two (2) days following the student’s return to school. The Becca process will be followed for unexcused absences.

Excused Absence

Becca Bill Attendance Requirements

Washington State Attendance Requirements

Planned Family Activities

Truancy

Extended Illness/Absence

Late Arrivals

Early Dismissals

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**Craig Moulton**

Attendance Specialist
253-571-3130

Graduation Requirements

Visit our college, career, and counseling section

Earn 24.0 credits in the required categories

The specific requirements for each class can be found on the Washington State Board of Education Graduation Requirements website.

Complete a Graduation Pathway

The specific requirements for each class can be found on the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's Graduation Pathways website.

Complete a High School and Beyond Plan

For detailed information, visit our High School and Beyond Plan page.

Library

Transportation

Student Drop Off/Pick Up

Students may be dropped off or picked up in the round-about by the flag pole. North Stadium Way/North 1st Street is our designated bus zone for loading and unloading of school buses only.

Busing

Tacoma Public Schools Transportation Information

Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. Proper behavior is expected on all buses at all times. Any student abusing the privilege of riding the bus could have their riding privileges revoked.

If you have questions regarding transportation (yellow buses only), contact us by calling 253-571-1855 or have your student check in with Campus Security.

Bell Schedule

Health & Wellness

The Health Room is available for students who are not well enough to attend class. The Health Room is available for temporary care, and is not intended for long-term care or for issues that can wait until the end of the school day. Students may also visit the Health Room to take pre-arranged medication. The Health Room is open daily during school hours. Students must have a timed and signed pass upon arrival in the Health room, unless it is during their lunch time. If medical attention is necessary during class time, students must obtain a pass from their teacher before leaving for the Health Room. Students may only visit the Health Room between classes if they have obtained a pass from the teacher whose class they will be attending next. All visitors to the Health Room will be signed in and logged for future reference. If students are too ill to return to class, a parent/guardian will be contacted and arrangements will be made for early dismissal.

For immunizations, medication at school and other health-related information, please visit Tacoma Public Schools' Health and Wellness page.

**Sarah Wiseman**

School Nurse, RN
253-571-3135

Closed Campus

All Tacoma Schools operate on a closed campus policy. When students arrive at school, they must remain on campus until dismissal, unless excused through the Attendance Office. Students must bring a written parent/guardian request to the attendance office before leaving campus for early dismissals. Students are subject to disciplinary action for going into the parking areas without permission during the school day or leaving campus without permission.

For the safety and security of our students, staff and the community, visitors to Stadium must check in at the Main Office and be approved to visit campus during the school day. Students may not have food or other items delivered to campus by outside vendors.

Students are not allowed to loiter around the businesses or residences near Stadium High School before, during or after school. Students must depart school by 3:00 p.m. daily unless they are in a supervised activity with a Stadium staff member. Offenders will be disciplined accordingly. Law enforcement may be notified.

Dress Code

Stadium’s Dress Code is designed to allow for student comfort while maintaining a safe environment conducive to teaching and learning.

If a student is out of compliance with the Stadium Dress Code, they will be asked to remedy the situation to become compliant with the following expectations.

For safety reasons, hats, hoods, visors, and other head coverings are discouraged. Ski masks and full face/head coverings are not permitted. There may be occasions where students are asked to remove their head covering for the purpose of identification. Students should comply with this request promptly. Religious/cultural/medical head coverings will be authorized by the administration.
Students must wear clothing including both a shirt/top with pants, skirt, shorts or the equivalent and shoes.
Shirts/tops must have fabric on the front, sides, back, and cover the abdomen. Muscle shirts, strapless shirts and shirts with more than 2 inches between the shirt hem and pant hem do not meet this criterion.
Pants, dresses, skirts, and shorts must have fabric on the front, sides and back, and must be long enough that there is fabric between your legs and a chair. This is a hygiene concern.
Given we have 6 flights of stairs, for the physical and emotional safety of our students, we recommend wearing shorts under skirts and dresses.
Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist. These specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.
Garments that have alcohol, drug, sexual, or negative ethnic/racial comments or connotations are not allowed to be worn at school or at school-related activities (home or away).
Clothing may not use or depict hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or any other protected groups.
Shoes are to be worn at all times. Laboratory or shop classes may require closed-toed shoes for safety.
Sunglasses are not permitted to be worn inside the buildings. Transition lenses are permitted.

In order to minimize disruption and loss of instructional time, students should have extra clothing items, especially if they believe they may be asked to change. Please check your student’s attire on a daily basis to assure that students maximize their learning opportunities and avoid attire that is not compliant with the Stadium Dress Code.

If you have reason to believe an item may not be school appropriate… it probably isn’t.

In all cases, school administrators will make the final determination regarding specific dress code violations. Students are expected to be cooperative whenever their attire is deemed noncompliant. Argumentative, hostile, or defiant behavior will be subject to disciplinary action.

Spirit or Special Event Days

All Spirit wear must comply with the Stadium Dress Code. Students are forewarned not to wear face paint, masks, skin-tight or suggestive attire, sunglasses, head coverings, or anything else that could cause a safety issue or a disruption to the learning environment.

Fees & Fines

Schools provide students with most of the books, materials and equipment they need for class. Fees may be charged to students for consumable supplies, materials used on projects that are taken home or field trips. Students will be charged for any property or materials that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

All fees and fines are to be paid to the Stadium Business Office. You can also make a payment online by clicking the button below. Please contact the Office Manager (253-571-3102) for financial assistance and/or payment plan information.

Cell Phones/Personal Electronic Devices

Stadium High School's cell phone policy is designed to help students stay focused, minimize distractions, and make the most of their learning time. Research and experience show that reducing personal electronic device use (phones, headphones, earbuds, etc.) during class leads to stronger engagement and academic success.

All students and staff will follow this policy:

No personal electronic device use during class time (bell to bell).
Devices must be silent, out of sight, and kept in bags during class.
When leaving class for any reason (bathroom, etc.), students will leave devices in their bag in the classroom.
Personal electronic devices will not be used for independent work time or as a reward during class.
Personal electronic devices may be used before school, during lunch, and after school.
External speakers are not permitted on campus.

To ensure students have the tools they need for learning, all students are provided with a district‑issued laptop. Families should make sure laptops are fully charged each night, so students are prepared for class. If a replacement laptop or charging cord is needed, please contact our main office.

Please refrain from calling or texting your student during the school day. If you need to reach them urgently while they are in class, contact our main office and we will notify them on your behalf. Phones used during class time will be confiscated, regardless of who the student is communicating with.

When phones, headphones, earbuds, or other personal electronic devices are confiscated:

Students must comply with staff to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
The device will be held in an assistant principal’s office until the end of the school day.
Repeat violations may result in a parent/guardian being required to pick up the phone/device and could lead to additional consequences.

Thank you for partnering with us in creating a focused and positive learning environment for all Stadium Tigers!

Students bringing personal property on to school district property do so at their own risk. The school district does not assume responsibility for lost, damaged, or stolen property.

https://www.tacomaschools.org/about/school-board/policy-manual/policy-details-page/~board/policy-6000/post/6540-school-districts-responsibility-for-privately-owned-property

https://www.tacomaschools.org/about/school-board/policy-manual/policy-details-page/~board/policy-6000/post/6540r

Flag Salute

Stadium High School adheres to the Washington State law regarding the United States flag procurement, display and exercises. RCW 28A.230.140 states:

"The board of directors of every school district shall cause a United States flag being in good condition to be displayed during school hours upon or near every public school plant, except during inclement weather. They shall cause appropriate flag exercises to be held in each classroom at the beginning of the school day, and in every school at the opening of all school assemblies, at which exercises those pupils so desiring shall recite the following salute to the flag: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all". Students not reciting the pledge shall maintain a respectful silence. The salute to the flag or the national anthem shall be rendered immediately preceding interschool events when feasible."

ID Cards & ASB Membership

We furnish an initial Stadium High School Identification (ID) Card to each student at no cost. It is the responsibility of the student to keep this ID card with them at all times during school. ID cards are required to purchase meals, check out books and make transactions in the business office. Although the first ID card is provided at no cost, there will be a $5.00 charge for each replacement card.

Students may purchase an ASB membership annually. The membership provides free admission to regular season athletic contests and reduced admission to dances and other ASB activities. An ASB membership is required for all students participating in clubs, activities, or sports. Designation of the ASB membership will be on the student’s ID card. ASB membership is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Internet/Computer Use

It is important that you and your student read and discuss the Student Use of District Technology page, which includes the District’s Acceptable Use Policy for Digital Resources. A summary of the regulation follows. Complete text is available on the Tacoma Public Schools website.

In using the district digital resources, students accept the responsibility to:

Utilize the digital resources for educational purposes only;
Abide by district policies and federal/state laws, including Copyright laws;
Adhere to school guidelines on use of the network, and notifying staff prior to using the internet;
Use good behavior and respect district property; do not destroy, modify, delete, or add software to district computers without permission.
Use digital resources in a legal, moral, and ethical manner. Do not access or process obscene, pornographic, or other inappropriate materials.

Tacoma Public Schools reserves the right to review and monitor activity on the network for responsible use consistent with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy for Digital Resources and Regulation; and to remove a user’s privilege to access the network at any time the District determines that the user is engaged in unauthorized activity or for violating the Policy. Disciplinary actions, if any, shall be consistent with the district’s standard policies and procedures.

Lockers

Individual lockers are available for all Stadium students upon request. Malfunctions should be reported to the main office. Do not use your locker to store items of significant value. For personal security, students should not tell anyone their combination. Students are requested to keep their belongings in their own lockers.

Stadium High School and Tacoma Public Schools are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Security Office

Our two Campus Security Officers have offices on the first floor of the main castle building. In addition to supporting the safety and security of Stadium High School and all of its students and staff, our Security Office handles the following issues:

Student parking
Transportation and busing
Lost or stolen items
Turning in items found on campus or belonging to Stadium students
Confiscated items

Students may access the Security Office before school, after school, and between 5th and 6th period. Students should refrain from visiting the Security Office during class time.

Security Officers

Security officers monitor all areas of the buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas of the school to maintain standards of conduct and behavior of students during class hours and at off-hour educationally oriented functions. They also interact with students in the social context of school and make contact with non-students who may come to campus. Security officers provide a liaison between the school and the community, assist in the investigation of alleged criminal activity, and make referrals to appropriate authorities for further investigation. Security also assists the students in better understanding the rules and regulations of the school, as well as city, state and federal laws. School security officers are responsible for the distribution of bus passes. Security and administration also conduct “hall sweeps” to ensure that all students are in class during instructional time, or have the proper pass to be out of class with teacher permission.

Search & Investigation Policy

Stadium High School will conduct searches and seizures per Tacoma Public Schools' Policy and Regulations. Please refer to Tacoma Public Schools' Student Rights page for detailed information.

Lost & Found

Students who find a lost article should turn it into the Security Office at their earliest convenience. To ensure prompt recovery, lost or stolen articles should be reported immediately to security.

Students bringing personal property on to school district property do so at their own risk. The school district does not assume responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen property.

Board Policy 6540

Board Regulation 6540R

Parking

Parking Protocols, Principles & Policies

Parking at Stadium is limited. If you are visiting Stadium, please contact the main office to arrange parking ahead of time or plan to park off site.

We regret that our parking facility cannot accommodate everyone who wishes to park at Stadium. The Stadium High School garage and other on-site parking is reserved for registered vehicles driven by Stadium staff and 95 Stadium Seniors who are selected via a lottery. Vehicles parked in Stadium’s reserved parking areas without authorization will be towed.

Parking on school district property is at the owner’s/driver’s own risk. The school district does not assume responsibility for damage to or loss of privately owned vehicles or property in vehicles.

Board Policy 6540

Board Regulation 6540R

Board Policy 6550

Board Regulation 6550R

Towing

Vehicles will be towed at the expense of the owner. Transact this expense with Burns Towing, not Stadium High School.

BURNS TOWING INFORMATION

burnstowing.com

(253) 472-4496

If you have further questions or concerns about parking at Stadium, please call our Security Office.

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Visitors & Volunteers

Parents/Guardians are welcome at Stadium High School during the day by appointment and in the evening for student events. Classroom visitations must be pre-arranged with individual teachers and/or through the Principal’s Office. Upon entering the building, visitors must sign in at the main office. Students attending other schools from within or outside the district will not be allowed to visit the building during school hours.

When visiting Stadium during the school day, please park on North 2nd Street, between the Performing Arts Center/Gym and the parking garage. Handicap accessible spaces are available by the flagpole and in the parking garage. Parking in the garage during the school day is RESERVED for those with parking stickers only. Visitors may park in the garage after 3:00 p.m.

Tacoma Public School’s volunteer registration process requires all parents/guardians and community members to complete a Volunteer Form and a Washington State Patrol Criminal History background check before being able to volunteer. Forms are available on the Tacoma Public Schools volunteer website. You must bring your current driver’s license to the main office when submitting your form. Forms should be completed a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to volunteering. You must complete the volunteer registration form each school year if you plan to work with or around our Stadium students.