Policies

School Day (most days) 

The building doors will open at 7:10 AM.
Please make sure your child is following Dress Code(See information below).
Please make sure your child is here before 7:50.
The first transition bell rings at 7:55.
The first class starts at 8:00 AM.

Id Badges

For the safety of all Yakima School District's students, there is a District Policy that all staff and students must have their ID badges visible at all times (clipped to the shirt or hanging around the neck) while on school property or at school activities.

Electronics

Phones, earphones, and any other electronic devices are off and put away from 7:55 AM to 2:30 PM. Off and put away means out of sight in the backpack.

To contact your student during the school day-- call the Franklin main office: (509) 573-2100

Dress for Success Code

The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The Yakima School District expects students to dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or any school sponsored event. Student dress code requirements reflect fair, equitable and consistent practices for all students, while contributing to a safe and positive school climate. We believe it is one more component of preparing students for success.

Students who choose to dress inappropriately* will be asked to change. If they do not have other attire to change into, parents will be called and asked to either bring appropriate clothing or take their student home. Suspension is a viable option for students who repeatedly ignore dress code.

* Inappropriate clothing is any item deemed by administration as disruptive to the educational process, advertises illegal substances, or promotes/is identified with gangs.

The following is a guideline of how to wear some articles of clothing, as well as what is viewed as unacceptable.

Clothing must cover underwear and cover body areas from the top of one armpit to the top of the other armpit, and down to mid-thigh. Tops must have shoulder straps and be long enough to adequately cover the waistline and not expose the midriff. Jeans with rips/tears higher than mid-thigh that expose skin are not allowed ( if shorts or opaque leggings are worn underneath and cover the skin, then the jeans will be allowed)

Wear shoes that are appropriate and safe for a learning environment-including Physical Education and lots of stairs. No slippers.

Headgear- Appropriate caps and beanies are allowed if they do not cover the ears. Hoods and sunglasses may not be worn indoors.

Clothing and accessories displaying profanity, violence, discriminatory messages, sexually suggestive phrases, phrases or symbols of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs are unacceptable.

Gang related clothing, accessories, symbolism, or jewelry is everchanging and not tolerated. This includes gang symbolism, graffiti, and Old English writing. Gang graffiti drawn or worn on the person, in notebooks, folders, papers, backpacks, or hats will lead to a gang contract and further discipline. We collaborate with the Yakima Police Dept to update changes in gang related apparel. We publish the changes in our newsletter. At this time, the following have been designated as gang related and are not allowed:

Please Stay Away from Clothing or Accessories with the following:

Old English Writing
Dickies Brand Pants
Clothing that Represents Drugs & Alcohol(i.e. Cookies, etc.,)
Clothing with weapons or violence
The New York Yankee emblem
Bandanas
Belts, especially web belts, with the tails hanging down from the waist
Rosaries/Excessive Bracelets in a Specific Color(i.e. Red, Blue)
Too much red or too much blue(I.e., coordinating red/blue clothing with like accessories and shoe strings or the same color jumpsuit or sweat suit)
Extremely Baggy Pants& Sweats(These items need to fit your students well)
No Blue, or Red Pajama Pants or Plaid Pajama Pants