Parent/Student Handbook

Welcome to the Washington Elementary School District. This handbook is your guide to how our schools operate — the values, expectations, procedures, and supports that help students thrive each day.

Your Guide Includes:

• District & school policies on student behavior, attendance, dress code, and discipline.

• Academic guidelines: homework, field trips, promotion/retention, report cards.

• Technology use: how students can safely use school devices, Internet and social media.

• Health & safety information: immunizations, screenings, first aid, emergency procedures.

• Parent & family rights: enrollment, records, volunteering, translation services, special education rights.

• Student supports: English learner programs, gifted services, social services, child-care & early education.

Why This Handbook Matters

It ensures students know expectations, families understand how to partner with us, and school staff operate with clarity and fairness.

What We Ask From You

• Review this handbook together as a family.

• Discuss the behavior and technology expectations with your student.

• Keep contact and emergency information up to date.

• Ask questions and stay engaged in your child’s education.

• Sign and return any required agreement forms (e.g., Acceptable Use Policy, Electronic Services Agreement).