Central Kitsap High School

• Arrive to class before the bell rings
• Be prepared with materials to work with
• Present a pass when tardy or after having been absent
  • If a student is late to school or for any periods throughout the day, the student MUST go to the Attendance Office for a tardy pass.
• A tardy is excused if the student arrives to class with a pass given by administrator, attendance office or another staff member.
  • Tardies/late arrivals to school are excused only if a parent/guardian has completed one of the following steps:
    • Called and left a voicemail on the CKHS 24 Hour Attendance Phone Line (360-662-2430).  Parent should leave the student’s name, reason for tardiness and approximate time of arrival
    • Emailed the Attendance Secretary Patty Aflleje at pattya@ckschools.org
    • Sent a note with the student
    • Stopped by the Attendance Office
• An unexcused tardy in excess of 5 minutes is considered a truancy.
• If a student is accidentally marked as unexcused or unverified, it is the student’s responsibility to stop by the Attendance Office for a clearance form.  

The use of cell phones and other electronic devices require teacher permission in the classroom.  A student may use personal listening devices during non-instructional time, during his/her lunch period in the cafeteria, outside or approved alternate eating areas, and before and after school hours.  Listening devices require the use of head phones.

(See Electronic Devices Policy )

Central Kitsap High School dances are for CKHS students and their guests.  To bring a guest, students must obtain a Guest Pass.  No guest may be 21 years of age or older.  No guest passes are issued the night of the dance.  No blank guest passes are issued.  Each pass is for a specific person.  Students are expected to follow the dance rules and procedures as follows:

• All school rules apply
• Administration must pre-approve all guests.
• A sheriff will be on duty for the duration of the dance
• Students and guests are admitted at the door and must present a Photo ID card.  (School, Military or driver’s license ID is accepted)
• Students will not be allowed to re-enter after leaving the dance.
• Central Kitsap High School dress code applies at all school-sponsored events.
• Most  CKHS dances are formal/semi-formal events.  It is both the guest’s and the student’s responsibility to read and know the Dress Code for Dances.  These rules are posted and it is required that all students read and sign off that they have read the rules before purchasing a ticket.
• Tickets will not be sold at the door or venue.
• Personal bags or backpacks brought into a dance are subject to search.

Inappropriate suggestive dance movements will not be tolerated nor will freak dancing or grinding.  Staff will follow their best judgment on CKHS “Dance Code Etiquette” to determine inappropriate dancing.  A warning will be given if the dancing is perceived as inappropriate and may be followed by consequences if the warning is not adhered to.

After School Detention: After School Detention is a consequence assigned to students for truancy, chronic tardy and other discipline as determined by an administrator.  After school detention takes place Monday – Wednesday 2:45pm – 4:00pm, and Thursday 1:15pm – 2:45pm.  Students must pre-arrange their own transportation home.

 In-School Suspension:  ISS is an alternative to out of school suspension.  Students in ISS will spend the school day with a supervisor and are not allowed to attend or participate in any extra-curricular activities after school.

Student dress should be appropriate for school and work setting. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems, cause disruption, or create a risk of disruption at school or school-sponsored activities. Students whose dress may cause distraction to the educational environment, or are deemed inappropriate for a work setting will be asked to change or go home.

• Sun glasses are not allowed during the school day.
• Students may not wear clothing and/or accessories that:
  • Advocate or convey alcohol or drug usage messages
  • Promote violence or illegal activity
  • Demean or degrade individuals or a group of people
  • Exhibit sexual innuendoes, blatant sexual messages, vulgarity, profanity or other inappropriate language
  • Is determined by local law enforcement to be affiliated with gangs, including bandanas and other paraphernalia
• Undergarments (and clothing worn as undergarments) must be covered by outerwear.
• “See-through” material is not appropriate for school.
• Tube tops, halter-tops, sleepwear and swimwear are not appropriate for school.
• Shirts must meet the following criteria:
  • The stomach, lower, mid-back and sides are covered
  • Tops must have both shoulder straps
  • Tank top does not have “spaghetti straps”
• Pants, shorts and skirts must meet the following criteria:
  • Must completely cover past mid-thigh even when walking (use “past the finger-tip length when hands are at rest at sides” as a guideline).
  • Pants, shorts or skirts are not skin-tight or see through
• Any clothing determined to be disruptive to the educational environment will not be allowed.

Students referred to the office for dress issues will be asked to change into appropriate clothing or cover the offensive clothing or message. Students who refuse to comply will be sent home. A repeated offense of this policy may result in a parent/student meeting and/or disciplinary action in accordance with school policy and procedures.

If you have questions about this dress code, please see Mrs. Danner or Mr. Johnson (662-2400).

In order for a student to take medication at school (even over-the-counter medications), a licensed healthcare provider’s order for medication must be on file at school. Visit our Medications page for forms and full information.

Medication may not be transported to or from school by students. Any unused medication must be picked up by parent/guardian at the conclusion of the school year or the designated school staff will properly dispose of it. 

Under certain conditions, students may be allowed to carry prescribed inhalers and/or prescribed Epi Pens for asthma or severe allergies.
Written directions for this must come from both the parent/guardian and the physician. The school nurse shall consult with the parent/guardian and/or physician before the student is allowed to carry a prescribed inhaler. If you have any questions regarding medications at school, please contact your child’s school nurse or the CK Health Services Department at 662-1070. 

Student Drivers must complete a student parking packet and a parking fee plus tax.  All vehicles the student may drive to school must be registered and a parking sticker must be displayed at all times.  Failure to display a parking permit on the rear view mirror; vehicle will be considered unregistered and will receive a parking citation.  Parking in staff or visitor parking is not permitted.  Students may park in designated junior or senior lot only.  Failure to follow these rules may result in having driving privileges revoked.  The driver of the vehicle may also be fined and/or vehicle clamped for violation of these expectations.

 Citations are issued for the following violations:

• Failure to display a parking permit on the rear view mirror
• Parking in an unauthorized area
• Reckless and unsafe driving
• Unregistered vehicles

Parking fees are as follows:

• 1^st offense:  $5.00
• 2^nd offense:  $15.00
• 3^rd offense:  Clamp & $30.00 fine
• 4^th offense and subsequent:  $30.00 and subject to driving privileges revoked

 All citations are to be paid to the ASB Secretary in the ASB office.  If the fine is not paid, it will become part of the student’s permanent fine record.  Students stopping for a brief visit to the building (running-start or part-time students) may not park in visitor parking without checking in to the Main Office.  Failure to do so can result in being clamped and ticketed.

All students must have their picture taken regardless of whether or not you plan to purchase pictures.  An ID card is provided to each student free of charge however, replacement cards will have a fee of $3.00.  School photo packets are available for purchase through the photographer during the August MAZE Days. 

There is a phone located in the Attendance Office for students’ use during lunch and before and after school.  The office phones are for business and emergencies only and require office permission.  Use of cell phones is described in the CKHS Electronic Devices Policy.