SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES
What are Tumwata's three schoolwide expectations?
Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind & Caring
True or False: It's fine to stand around or walk while eating in the cafeteria.
False — students should stay seated while eating
How many class periods does a Tumwata student have in a regular day?
6
What are Tumwata's four Core Values?
An Ethic of Excellence, A Community of Care & Collaboration, A Commitment to All Means All, A Culture of Joy
During a HOLD, what should students do?
Clear the hallways and remain in their room or area until the "All Clear" is announced
Which side of the hallway should students walk on?
The right
What are students allowed to drink outside of the cafeteria — anywhere else in the building?
Only water — no "sticky drinks" (juice, soda, sports drinks, etc.) allowed outside the cafeteria
Name one good routine to build the night before, to help set yourself up for success in the morning.
(Any one) Pack your backpack, get homework ready, set alarm, or pick out clothes and shoes
Which core value is about making sure every single student succeeds?
A Commitment to All Means All
During a LOCKDOWN, what are the three things students should do?
Move away from sight, maintain silence, and do not open the door
What should students do with their Chromebook before leaving it for the next class?
Close it, return it to the correct cart slot, and make sure it's plugged in
What is the "No Thank You" table for?
Placing unwanted food (packaged/unopened items or whole, uneaten fruit) into bins so it can be reused, instead of throwing it in the trash (or anywhere else)
On the grading rubric, what score represents "Proficient at grade level standard"?
3
Which core value is about working together and supporting one another?
A Community of Care & Collaboration
What's the difference between HOLD and LOCKDOWN?
HOLD means clear the halls and stay in your room doing business as usual; LOCKDOWN means lock the door, get out of sight, stay silent, and do not open the door
Name one "Be Responsible" bathroom expectation.
(Any one) Leave the stall area when done, return quickly to class, treat doors/walls/toilets/faucets with care, or put trash in the trash can
According to Snack Expectations, how soon should snacks be put away once class starts?
Within 10 minutes
What letter grade corresponds to an average proficiency score between 2.5–3.49?
B
Which core value is about finding laughter and fun in our community?
A Culture of Joy
During an EVACUATE, what should students do with their belongings?
Leave stuff behind
Where do students wait for their bus during dismissal, and is it true the bus comes to that spot?
They wait at their assigned post or cafeteria space — the bus does NOT come to the post; students must listen for their route to be called and walk to the bus
Who are the two groups of staff students should be kind and caring to during lunch and recess?
Nutrition / Kitchen Staff and Lunch + Recess Staff
Where can students and parents see letter grades?
On StudentVue
Which core value acknowledges that mistakes are necessary in learning and pushes students and staff to work hard until we get it right?
An Ethic of Excellence
When should a student self-evacuate, and where should they go?
When they are in immediate danger and no adult is directing them — they should go away from the building