Student Handbook
Student Handbook
Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
Licton Springs K-8 emphasizes creative, hands-on learning, community engagement, and culturally responsive practices that nurture respect. We incorporate Native experiences, cultures, and historical perspectives while serving a diverse student community. We connect learning in the classroom to real-world context to foster integrity, self-discovery, and a joy of learning.
Vision
Licton Springs K-8 aims to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world by developing critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and our core values of collaboration, respect, equity, innovation, and resilience. Licton Springs K-8 strives for excellence academically, socially, and emotionally while recognizing the uniqueness of individual learners.
Motto
Rising to Justice — Learning with Joy — Building our Future
Teamwork – Respect – Equity – Courage – Innovation
School-Wide Expectations
We Are Kind – We Are Scholars – We Are Leaders
Library
Licton Springs K-8 Library is a physical space full of human and other information resources. It is often the connecting center for building community including students, staff, parents and friends of Licton Springs K-8. Come in and visit!
Basic Rules, Student Rights and Responsibilities
Basic Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities at SPS
Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying are not accepted or allowed at Licton Springs, the full policy can be found under Resources on the LSK8 webpage
Dress Code
Dress appropriately for school in ways that will not cause safety or health problems or disruptions. Clothing that displays drugs, alcohol, violence, illegal activities, obscenities, vulgarities and/or depiction of discrimination does not align with our community values and is unacceptable. Students will be asked to change/cover clothing.
Use of Classroom Phones
Students may only use school phones in the classroom for official school use or emergency purposes. Student must obtain permission from classroom teacher or office personnel.
Tech policy can be found in full on the Technology Policy page
Personal Items at School
Cell phones and personal computers
Licton Springs K-8 has made a commitment to intentionally support students in their effective use of technology. We have a variety of school related technology available throughout the school day, students will have access to their school issued iPads or laptops for a variety of educational purposes, directed by school staff.
Licton Springs K-8 school adheres to a no personal device policy in the school building. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, and devices with internet access. The following is in effect:
- Personal electronics must be left at home or placed in backpacks before entering the building.
- Students must put away ear buds during the school day
- Exceptions will be made if a student has accommodations in place for use of electronics (E-Readers, earbuds for music, etc.)
The school is not responsible for the care of students’ electronic devices. Students bring these to school at their own risk. Licton Springs is not staffed to conduct investigations into lost or missing devices.
Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, etc.
Skateboards, scooters, and bicycles may be ridden to and from school, but not on campus. Licton Springs K-8 is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please secure your equipment and do not bring valuable items to school.
Tech policy can be found in full on the Technology Policy page
Toys
Toys should not be coming to school from home unless it is for a specific classroom event or lesson. If teachers or staff, see toys in the classroom or at recess, they will give a reminder that the toys should stay in the backpack and if they see them again the adult will hold them for the student until the end of the day. If needing to hold toys for students more than once the staff will bring the toys to the office until a parent/guardian comes to get them.
Scholars have access to many games at recess, including 4-square, soccer and playing on the play structure. Recess is a great time for students to move their bodies to help prepare them to focus in the classroom. Please talk with your child about what they can do at school instead of trading cards.
Licton Springs believes in supporting a diverse population of student’s needs. Many of our students and staff benefit from having fidgets. Our school describes fidgets as something that fits in your hand and is a tool, not a toy. The teacher should not be able to see it or hear it. The fidget should ideally be used under the table/in the lap and should not make a sound. In addition, you should not have to look at it and it should only have one piece, not multiple pieces that come apart. If your student would benefit from having a fidget as described above, we have plenty here for them to use that stays at school. IF you choose to send one in, we ask that it fits the description above AND has your scholar’s name on it. Please remind your student not to share it with anyone as fidgets are used to support their own learning.
Transportation and After School Plans
A safe bus ride, to and from school, is expected for your child. If a student does not follow the bus rules or does not exhibit appropriate behavior, s/he will be referred to administration. Exclusion from the bus can result from repeated referrals. If you have questions or concerns please contact the Transportation Office at 206-252-0900.
Yellow Bus Pass
If a student needs to ride a bus other than the one assigned to him/her, the student must get a yellow pass. An office staff member will issue the yellow pass upon parent request from the student’s guardian. The note must be taken to the office or an email received before 1:00 pm and arrangements cannot be made over the telephone.