Official Site of the Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, WA
If you are looking for more information about the Peninsula School District, please visit our website at: https://psd401.net.
The Peninsula School District has established its presence on social networks including Facebook, Twitter, and others as a method of increasing communication with parents, the community and the general public.
The Peninsula School District has an “Electronic Resources” policy and procedure that defines acceptable and unacceptable use of the district’s electronic, computer and network resources. Procedure 2022P states that “Online communication is critical to our students’ learning of 21st Century Skills and Internet Tools such as blogs, wikis, social networks, podcasts, email, new media or other Internet tools offer an authentic, real-world vehicle for student expression.”
The regulation also states that the: “District holds those using these web tools to the same acceptable use, terms of agreement, standards and expectations and must follow all established Internet Safety guidelines.” Also, “the District reserves the right to monitor appropriate behavior and adherence to instructional guidelines. Anything deemed to be inappropriate will be subject to deletion.”
If you would like to read these policies and procedures in their entirety, you can find them at the following link: https://psd401.net/about-us/district/board-of-directors/policies-procedures#2000
State law also has specific guidelines regarding elections. RCW42.17.130 prohibits the District from using its facilities, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or the promotion of or opposition to any ballot proposition.
The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX and Compliance Officer, Dan Gregory, at (253) 530-1009, email [email protected] or the Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, Dolorita Reandeau, at (253) 530-1080, email [email protected]. Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
MISSION:
In partnership with family, business and community, the Peninsula School District will provide a learning-focused environment in which every student will acquire the knowledge, skills and character to become a productive citizen in a changing world.
BOARD GOALS:
* Provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff
* Provide challenging educational programs which prepare all students for global
living, learning and working
* Recruit and retain a high quality workforce throughout the district
* Employ innovative and effective fiscal management strategies in a transparent
manner which supports the district's strategic plan
* Provide quality facilities and technology to support and strengthen student
learning and protect the community investment
* Provide communication which informs and invites community participation,
parent and staff involvement, and which encourages partnerships
BELIEFS:
This we believe...
...about students:
* Students should be prepared to live and compete in a global society.
* All students can learn -- but in different ways and at different rates.
* Personal responsibility is the basis for successful learning and positive
behavior.
* Students must be able to transition successfully through their learning
experiences.
* Positive self image enhances higher achievement, mutual respect, and a
safe school environment.
...about home and community:
* Parents and family have the greatest influence in, and responsibility for,
their child's learning and behavior.
* Collaboration with our community strengthens learning.
...about the school system:
* Sound fiscal management is essential for the operation of the school district.
* High expectations lead to high achievement; low expectations lead to unmet
potential.
* Respect for diversity contributes to a strong community and learning
environment.
* A highly effective staff creates an environment for student success.
* Staff and community members serve as role models for all students.
* A safe, nurturing environment is critical to student success.
K-12 Education Programs
Preschool/ECEAP Programs
