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2420 High School Grade and Credit Marking

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that its high school students receive grades and credits…

(last updated: 2025 )

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2421 Promotion/Retention

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to recognize the concept of individualized instruction and the…

(last updated: 2022 )

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2422 Homework

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to recognize that homework can be a constructive tool…

(last updated: 2025 )

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2425 Conflict of Interest – Independent Educational Assessments

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that, when an independent educational assessment of students is…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3111 Children of Seattle School District Employees

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that, pursuant to state law, children of full-time certificated…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3114 Part-time or Home-based Students

Part-time students are permitted to enroll and receive ancillary services, provided that such students are otherwise eligible for…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3115 Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment Rights and Services

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that every student receives high-quality instruction, supports, and intensive…

(last updated: 2023 )

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3116 Dependent Students (Foster Care)

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that every student receives the high-quality instruction, supports, and…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3119 Residency

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that the basis for enrollment and school assignment for…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3121 Attendance

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that consistent attendance is essential to the Seattle Public…

(last updated: 2024 )

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3123 Withdrawal Prior to Graduation

Students age 16 or older identified by themselves or staff as potential dropouts shall become a focus of…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3124 Removal/Release of Student During School Hours

The Board recognizes its responsibility for the proper care of students during school hours. Students shall not be…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3125 Attendance/Participation and Grades

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that students' grades or credits may be affected by…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3126 Child Custody

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that the district presumes that the person who enrolls…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3127 Enrollment Reporting

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that accurate enrollment and attendance records are essential both…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3130 Student Assignment and Enrollment

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that students shall have the opportunity to attend an…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3131 District Attendance Area Transfers

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that each new student to the district be assigned…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3132 Non-Standard School Assignments

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board that resident students have a designated school assignment pursuant…

(last updated: 2024 )

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3140 Release of Resident Students

A student who resides within the boundaries of the district shall be released to 1) attend another school…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3141 Nonresident Students

Seattle Public Schools recognizes a primary obligation to school age children who reside within the District. However, any…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3142 International Student Exchange

The School Board recognizes the value of cultural and academic exchanges. Such experiences provide international exchange students with…

(last updated: 2022 )

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3143 Notification and Dissemination of Information About Student Offenses and Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm

Seattle Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all its students and staff.…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3201 Discipline Appeal Council

Student Rights to Appeal to the Discipline Appeal Council Students or their parent/guardian can appeal suspensions, expulsions, and…

(last updated: 2024 )

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3207 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying of Students

The district is committed to a safe, civil, and equitable environment that is free from harassment, intimidation, or…

(last updated: 2025 )

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3208 Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited

The Seattle School District is committed to a positive and productive educational environment free from discrimination and discriminatory…

(last updated: 2025 )

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