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Aptos High School “Home of the Mariners”
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003—9603 (831) 728-7832 FAX (831) 688-6430 Website: aptoshs.net College Board School Code: 050-119
TABLE OF CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS
CONTACTS AND POLICIES IN THIS HANDBOOK ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. REFER TO THE AHS WEBSITE FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSIONS OF POLICIES AND/OR POSSIBLE CHANGES.
Activities ............................................. Ext 5261
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Athletics ............................................... Ext 5201
Mission Statement ................................................. 4
Attendance .................... Ext 5291(E) and 5191(S)
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Discipline .............................................. Ext 5189
Campus Information .............................................. 4
Health ................................... Ext 5192 and 5180
Academic Program ................................................ 5
Library.................................................. Ext 5184
Graduation Requirements ..................................... 6
Migrant ................................................. Ext 5110
UC and CSU Entrance Requirements ................... 7
Principal ............................................... Ext 5170
Academic Programs and Alternatives ................... 8
Registrar .............................................. Ext 5190
Activities................................................................. 8
TIP LINE – ANONYMOUS
Dances................................................................... 9 Campus Organizations .......................................... 9
English/Spanish............................................. Ext 5295
Athletics ............................................................... 10 Your Rights as a Mariner ..................................... 11 Campus Rules ..................................................... 11 Attendance Policy ................................................ 12 Disciplinary Consequences ................................ 14 Dress Code .......................................................... 15 Mariner Responsibilities ...................................... 15 Code of Conduct and Discipline .......................... 16 Detention, Saturday School ................................. 16 Expulsion and Suspension .................................. 16 Parking................................................................. 17 Bullying and AB 537 Violations............................ 18 Smart Goal Description........................................ 19 AHS Discipline Matrix .......................................... 20
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APTOS HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT The Aptos High School community embraces its mission of providing appropriate educational opportunities, within a safe and nurturing learning environment, for each student in our culturally rich population. Our resources and energies are directed toward assisting students to reach high standards of academic achievement, social responsibility and emotional well-being which will prepare them to successfully pursue their chosen future. APTOS HIGH SCHOOL
CORE VALUES High Academic Standards Accountability Ethical Behavior Safe & Appropriate Learning Environment The Importance of The Individual The Necessity of Community EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS The Aptos High School community is committed to ongoing support of students in their achievement of these essential skills. We hold ourselves accountable to provide continual assessment of progress towards these goals of producing graduates who will be...
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Critical Thinkers Effective Communicators Responsible, Self-Directed Individuals Productive Members of the Community Health Conscious Individual
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CAMPUS INFORMATION EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS
Instructions for exiting all school areas are posted by the exit door in each room. When the emergency evacuation signal (a continuous loud tone) is sounded, students are to exit the classroom in an organized manner and to stay with their instructor. No one is to re-enter the buildings until the all-clear signal is given. The football field is the evacuation site.
HEALTH SERVICES Any student who becomes ill or is injured while at school should obtain a pass from his/her teacher and report to the Health Services Office in the admin building. No medication can be given to students unless accompanied by a doctor’s prescription and transported in the original container, and has written parental permission. Any student needing to bring prescription drugs to school must check in with the nurse and register the drugs with the Health Office. Students may remain in the Health Services office for a maximum of 20 minutes. After that time period, he/she must return to class or go home.
All students must have an up–to–date EMERGENCY CARD on file with Health Services. Parents are required to keep the school informed of their student’s special health problems.
Library The library hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Extended Learning Program hours are from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Collaboration Days. Current school ID is required for checking out books. Books can be checked-out for three weeks. A fine of 25 cents per day will be charged for overdue books after a seven-day grace period.
PERSONAL PROPERTY (LOST/STOLEN) Lost and found is located in the admin building. Students are encouraged to leave all unnecessary items at home. While we make every effort to minimize thefts — and there are severe consequences for students who take the belongings of others — the school cannot be responsible for LOST or STOLEN personal items on school ground (includes school
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related events such as dances, fieldtrips and athletic activities).
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PVPSA) The Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Services program provides counseling and referral services to any student who might be experiencing difficulties with alcohol or other drugs. They can also make referrals to outside agencies to help students address other issues like fighting, abuse, loss or family dysfunction. Referrals may come from any source and are confidential. Referral forms are available in the main office or from the student’s counselor.
every possible support in your acquisition of the skills necessary to foster academic success. Should you encounter a problem in a classroom, follow this chain of communication to resolve it: STUDENT AND/OR PARENT MEET WITH: FIRST .................................................................TEACHER SECOND ................................. COUNSELOR, CASE MANAGER, PSYCHOLOGIST OR NURSE THIRD ............................................... ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOURTH ........................................................... PRINCIPAL
SCHOOL INSURANCE It is mandatory for any student involved in extra–curricular activities to provide proof of adequate medical insurance and it is encouraged that all students have coverage. School insurance forms are available in the front office or from the Athletic Director.
STANDARD COURSES These courses are designed to meet the academic needs of most students and to offer challenging, exciting learning experiences.
ACCELERATED COURSES TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are furnished to students free of charge. Students are responsible to care for these materials and to return them at the end of the school year or before checking out. Students are accountable for the cost of replacing/repairing textbooks which are lost or damaged.
Accelerated courses are uniquely challenging and enriching learning opportunities that enable talented pupils to achieve their full potential. Students are selected based on academic performance. No extra GPA points are awarded in accelerated classes.
HONORS LEVEL COURSES PERMISSION TO PUBLISH Each student is asked to complete a permission form allowing their photo (taken at school-sponsored events such as concerts, games, dances, in class) to appear on the AHS website, yearbook, or local newspapers.
E-MAIL AND WEB HOSTING Each student receives a free internal (loopmail) e-mail account and has free web hosting privileges on Aptos High School’s web portal (School Loop). A signed Internet Use Agreement (IUA) is required to maintain accounts. E-mail and web services are designed to support classroom activities and assignments.
SCHOOL LOOP The Pajaro Valley Unified School District has a student data system for both students and parents to track student progress in attendance, grades, and discipline. Students, parents, and teachers login to School Loop on the Aptos High School website (web.aptoshs.net). Every student and parent can sign up and access current data regarding his/her student’s progress. Should you have any issues logging in to School Loop, call the front office and ask for the student information specialist. Parents can also access teachers’ assignments and attachments for current and future assignments through School Loop. The attendance portion of School Loop allows for parents to look at up-todate attendance of their student and this information can be used to address any attendance issues through the attendance office. We encourage both parents and students to monitor this information regularly and contact the school, should there be any concerns.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM AHS offers all students a full range of courses in all curricular disciplines. As a Mariner, you will be encouraged to achieve your academic potential and you can expect
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Honors courses which are more demanding versions of our standard high school courses are also offered. These courses provide advanced level work in areas recommended by the University of California. Eligibility for Honors courses requires teacher and department recommendations. Students are selected for honors courses based on academic performance. Students can earn an extra GPA point.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES These courses are designed to prepare students for an Advanced Placement Examination of the College Board in specific subjects from the University of California list (A—G) of college preparation subjects. Since Advanced Placement Courses are significantly more demanding than standard classes, the grades earned are weighted (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2) for Grade Point Average calculations. All students who enroll are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam. Students who pass the exam with a grade of 3, 4, or 5 may receive college credit (check with the college you plan to attend). There is a fee for each exam a student takes. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch qualify for a fee reduction for each exam. The fiscal clerk collects fees all exams taken.
SCHEDULE CHANGES According to PVUSD Board Policy, all schedule changes must be initiated within the first 20 days of the semester (with the exception of tutorial classes) and must be handled through the Guidance Office. Classes will be changed for students who are placed at the wrong ability level or for those scheduled in a class they have already passed. Changes will also be made to accommodate graduation needs. Changes will not be made for teacher preference or to align one student’s schedule with another. Students needing to make a schedule change should obtain a Class Change Request form. A parent signature or verification of a parent e-mail is required
MINIMUM NUMBER OF CLASSES
INCOMPLETES
In accordance with California State Education Code, all freshmen, sophomores and juniors must be enrolled in six classes. Juniors may be enrolled in five on-campus courses and one at Cabrillo. Seniors who are on track for graduation may be enrolled in only four on-campus courses and one at Cabrillo. Seniors enrolling in classes at Cabrillo College need to be enrolled in 5 periods at AHS until proof of enrollment at Cabrillo College is submitted to their counselor. However, all seniors and juniors are encouraged to maintain a full schedule in order to fully enjoy and take advantage of the high school experience. All athletes must be in a minimum of five classes to be eligible.
AHS does not issue grades of Incomplete. Students that do not complete a particular course will be issued the grade they earned at the end of the semester in which they were enrolled. However, a teacher may make a grade change if th warranted, up to but not after the 10 day of the following semester.
LETTER GRADES CAN BE INTERPRETED AS FOLLOWS:
A B C D F P W WF
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Outstanding Above Average Average Below Average Unsatisfactory Work (no credit issued) Pass Credit Withdrawal Withdrawal Fail
PROGRESS REPORTS It is the policy of the school to issue a report of student progress mid-way through each quarter grading period for all students who are in jeopardy of failing a course. This provides both the student and the parent a warning of possible failure in time to make positive adjustments in the student’s academic progress. Progress reports will be delivered to students in their tutorial classes on the dates designated on the AHS Important Dates Calendar. Students whose parents have signed up for a School Loop account will not receive a separate progress report. Parents are strongly encouraged to regularly monitor their student’s progress via School Loop. Please allow ample time for teachers to update their grades after students turn in assignments. If you view an academic deficiency on School Loop, you should immediately contact your teacher and develop a plan to bring up your grade,
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum 220 credits and students must pass the California High School Exit Exam. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE SET BY THE PVUSD SCHOOL BOARD
Students are required to complete 40 hours of Community Service (10 per year) for graduation.
Athletic eligibility requires a 2.0 GPA and enrollment in a minimum of five (5) courses.
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COURSES
UNITS
ENGLISH
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MATHEMATICS (Algebra 1 or equivalent required)
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30
SCIENCE
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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HEALTH
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FINE ARTS or FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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10
Applied Arts
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10
Electives
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WHAT’S A FULL-TIME AHS STUDENT? AHS enrolls only full-time students. A FULL-TIME FRESHMAN or FULL-TIME SOPHOMORE must take six classes at AHS. A full-time junior must take at least five classes at AHS plus at least one other class with approval from their counselor at another accredited institution. A FULL-TIME SENIOR must take at least four classes at AHS and at least one other class with approval from their counselor at another accredited institution. Remember that AHS athletes must be enrolled in and pass a minimum of five classes with a minimum 2.0 to be eligible.
Students may take up to 50 units from accredited institutions outside of Aptos High School.
No Cabrillo College Courses worth less than 1.5 units can be accepted WHAT CLASSES ARE WEIGHTED FOR GPA? Courses taken off campus are not weighted even if taken at a college.
HOW MANY COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION? All students must complete 10 hours annually for a total of 40 hours.
CAN I TAKE CLASSES SOME PLACE OTHER THAN AHS? Yes, from accredited institutions. Many students enroll in coursework at Cabrillo College. Seniors enrolling in classes at Cabrillo College need to be enrolled in 5 periods at AHS until proof of enrollment at Cabrillo College is submitted to their counselor. Students must complete a con-current enrollment form with parent, student, and counselor signatures and decide at the time of counselor signature if the course will be added to the high school transcript.
WHEN CAN I TAKE THE CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM? Dates for the HSEE are determined by the state, not by the school. SOPHOMORES take the test for the first time in March. After that initial testing, students are offered six additional times during their junior and senior years to meet the graduation requirement.
APTOS HIGH SCHOOL
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLANS
GRADE 12
GRADE 11 GRADE 10
GRADE 9
H.S. GRADUATION
UNIVERSITY OF CA (UC) CAL STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)
SELECTIVE COLLEGES, MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING
l. English (English 1) 2. Math (Alg. 1, Alg. A, Geometry) 3. Science (Bio, Life Science) 4. Health and Computer Lit. 5. PE (PE 1, Football PE) 6. Elective
l. English (Eng. 1, Eng. l Acc.) 2. Math (Algebra, Geometry) 3. Science (Biology) 4. Health and Computer Lit. 5. PE (PE 1, Football PE) 6. Foreign Language
1. English (Accelerated English 1) 2. Math (Alg., Geo., Alg. 2) 3. Science (Biology) 4. Health and Computer Lit. 5. PE (PE 1, Football PE) 6. Foreign Language
l. English (Eng. 2, Eng. 2 Acc.) 2. Math (Alg. B, Geometry, Alg) 3. Sci. (Phys. Sci., Integrated. Sci.) 4. Soc. Studies (World History) 5. PE (Weights, Advanced PE) 6. Elective
l. English (Eng. 2, Eng. 2 Acc.) 2. Math (Geo., Algebra 2) 3. Science (Physics, Chemistry) 4. Soc. Studies (World Hist., AP Euro Hist.) 5. PE (Adv. PE, Weights) 6. Foreign Language
l. English (Accelerated English 2) 2. Math (Geo., Alg. 2, Pre-Calc.) 3. Science (Chemistry H, Physics) 4. Soc. Studies (AP European Hist.) 5. PE (Advanced PE, Weights) 6. Foreign Language
l. English (American Lit) 2. Math (Alg.2, Math of Design) 3. Soc. Studies (US History) 4. Science Elective 5. Elective-Applied Art 6. Elective
l. English (Am. Lit., AP English Language) 2. Math (Algebra 2 ,Pre-Calculus) 3. Soc. Studies(US Hist., AP US) 4. Science (College Prep. Science) 5. Foreign Language 6. College Prep Elective
l. English (AP English Language) 2. Math (Alg., 2, Pre Calc., Calc.) 3. Soc. Studies (AP US History) 4. Science (College Prep Science) 5. Foreign Language 6. College Prep Elective, Fine Art
l. English (World Lit., Art of Writing) 2. Soc. Studies (US Gov.& Econ) 3. Elective. 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective (optional)
l. English (World Lit, Art of Writing, AP English Lit.) 2. Math (Pre-Calc., Calculus) 3. Soc. Studies (Gov., AP Gov. / Econ, AP Econ) 4. College Prep. Elective (Applied Art.) 5. College Prep Elective (Fine Art) 6. Optional College Prep. Elective
l. English (AP English Lit.) 2. Math (Pre-Calc., Calculus) 3. Soc. Stu. (US Gov. AP & Econ AP) 4. Science (College Prep. Science) 5. College Prep Elective 6. Optional College Prep Elective
THESE PLANS ARE ONLY BASIC GUIDELINES PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR TO CHOOSE THE BEST PLAN FOR YOU.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: Student should choose an area of emphasis to develop 11 and 12 grade. i.e., Art, Business, Entry-Level Job Skills offered in the Regional Occupational Program and Industrial Arts. UC AND CSU APPLICANTS: Must take one year of Visual or Performing Arts. UC AND PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICANTS: Must take at least an additional two years of academic courses in the Junior or Senior years. Four years of Science, Math and Foreign Language are strongly recommended. MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING / SELECTIVE SCHOOL: Students who want to major in engineering should take four years of College Prep Math and Biology, Chemistry and Physics. RECOMMENDATION: Senior year needs to be academically challenging and to be competitive.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE INFORMATION UC & CSU ADMISSIONS ENTRANCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE 4 COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH The same language Years MATH Algebra, Geometry Advanced Algebra SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY 1 year US History 1 year World History LABORATORY SCIENCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science
3 Years 2 Years
2 Years
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Art, Dance, Drama, Theater, Music
1 Year
ELECTIVES Additional courses from above area plus: Advanced courses (must check course list for qualifying grades)
1 Year
GRADES Grades of "C” or higher are required in a class to fulfill these requirements. See UC & CSU publications, or your Guidance Counselor for detailed admissions information.
(3 years recommended) 2 Years
* In order to be eligible for a four-year college students must complete 1 year of a fine art and at least 2 years of a foreign language. * Private colleges & universities set their own graduation requirements. See the Guidance Department for more information.
OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & ALTERNATIVES TWICE-WEEKLY TUTORIAL Tutorial provides students the time within the school day to start on homework, make up tests and get help from teachers. Tutorial time is academic and educational, not down time. Students must be engaged in an academic activity. These can include homework, testing, silent reading, research, quiet reflection, etc. Tutorial passes are required to be outside of a classroom. Students should wait until the morning announcements are completed BEFORE transitioning classes. Students should remain in a tutorial class for the duration of the period. Classroom discipline rules apply.
REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM ROP offers courses with job readiness and experience for students 15 years of age and older. Some courses are on campus, and some are off campus.
Transportation to off-campus classes is the student’s responsibility. A full description of each ROP class is available in the Career Center. This program is a great way to gain job skills and firsthand experience within a career area.
ACTIVITIES ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM Those students who achieve academic excellence will earn recognition through Departmental Semester Awards and Reward Assemblies. ROP works closely with local employers and the
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MARINER PACKAGE
DANCING: Appropriate physical contact only. Sexually suggestive dancing is not acceptable. If the behavior looks questionable, it will be stopped. Lewd dancing will result in student and/or couple being asked to leave the dance floor for a 10-minute break and after the second infraction they may be asked to leave the event.
The Mariner Package includes the YEARBOOK and the ASB STUDENT BODY CARD and can be purchased at the Finance Office. Payment plan is available. The yearbook is a creative compilation of Mariner memories for the entire school year. The ASB Card supports all student activities & athletics.
• No bending over beyond 45 degrees • No inappropriate touching • No overt and/or prolonged public displays of affection
STUDENTS WITH ASB CARDS GET...
to all home athletic events DISCOUNTS at away athletic events $5 OFF ADMISSION to the Winter Ball and Prom DISCOUNTS at all other dances and student activities FREE ADMISSION
If multiple warnings for inappropriate dancing occur, the lights may be turned on and/or music stopped or changed as a collective warning for everyone. WINTER BALL/PROM GUIDELINES: Appropriate formal dress is required. Please read and sign the following contract. Non AHS students must have an approved guest pass on file before bids will be sold to their host. All contracts and guest passes must be turned in at the time of purchase.
Please Note: The FINAL yearbook order will be placed at the end of January. NO EXTRA BOOKS WILL BE ORDERED. Payment plans are available. Students may order after the deadline and will be placed on a first-come, first-serve wait list.
GUEST POLICY: AHS students in good standing may bring a non-AHS guest to Winter Ball, or Prom. Guests must be under 21 years of age.
School and ID pictures will be taken within the first two weeks of school. The first ID card is provided FREE of charge. Lost or stolen cards will be replaced at a cost of $10.00 per card. Students and families wishing to purchase school pictures can purchase them from VanZante’s Photography on the day pictures are taken. Bring the form and money to school on the appropriate day
Guests are not allowed at any other dances. In order to bring a guest, the host must pick up a Guest Pass Application in the Mariner Center or at the ASB-in-the-Box where the bids (tickets) are being sold. There is a limit of one (1) guest per AHS student. In order to for a guest to receive approval to attend the dance, the completed Guest Pass Application must be turned in at the time the ticket/bid is to be purchased and accepted by the principal or his/her designee (the designee has the right to refuse or deny any guest passes).
DANCES The following policies are in effect for all AHS dances: GENERAL: All students must have valid picture ID to be admitted to the dance. Only AHS students are permitted to attend regular school dances such as the Welcome Back Dance and Homecoming. Students who are on AHS Exclusion List are not allowed to purchase dance ticket or attend dance. Appropriate dress is required. Girl’s dresses must be at least as long as a person’s fingertips fully stretched at their sides. Boys must keep shirts on at all times.
Upon acceptance, the host may purchase the ticket/bid to attend the dance. The administration reserves the right to deny any guest application. Non-approved guests will be asked to leave and may be referred to law enforcement. Guests will be expected to relinquish a picture ID from their home school while at the dance. If the guest is no longer in high school, he/she must give some other form of picture ID.
There are no in-and-out privileges. If you leave the dance perimeter you will not be allowed back in. In addition, there will be a moderate search upon entry (purse check/pat down). A breath-a-lyzer and law enforcement representative will be present to enforce this policy. Prescription drugs should be in original containers and officially marked as prescribed for the carrier. Both they, and any over the counter drugs, will be confiscated and held, but available for use during the event and returned upon participant departure.
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS Numerous clubs are chartered on campus serving a variety of student interests and starting a new club is easy. To find what options are available or start a new club, see or call the activities director or the Mariner Center (E-103)
ASB EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Student officers are elected the previous spring for one year’s service to the student body. ASB officers meet with the leadership class daily th during 4 period in the Mariner Center (E-103)
All school rules apply before, during, and after the event. Students who violate school rules, district policies, California Education Code will receive a five day suspension, and lose all further dance privileges for the remainder of the school year. Students who break the California Penal Code will deal with County Sherriff. This includes but is not limited to: possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of a weapon, or violent behavior. Parents will be called to pick up their student immediately.
CLUB SPORTS Aptos High School offers rugby, surfing, roller hockey, cycling, triathlon, and dance teams through a club basis. Check with the Athletic Director for contact information.
Aptos High recognizes that it is not in the best interest of students and the educational process to hold dances if alcohol or non-prescription drugs are being used prior to coming to the dance or while at the dance.
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berating opposing players,
ATHLETICS
obscene cheers or gestures, negative signs,
Athletic Department
artificial noise makers,
Mission Statement IT IS THE MISSION OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AT APTOS HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A QUALITY ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
EACH PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP ——THROUGH COMPETITIVE
ENDEAVORS —— ATHLETIC SKILLS AND
complaining about officials' calls (verbally or with gestures), face painting, body painting. The Athletic Program at Aptos High School is designed to provide as many students as possible with a physically, emotionally and socially competitive experience. This experience will be supervised and conducted within the framework of our school system by specially trained and certified coaches who have a primary interest in the development of young people into successful and happy adults.
QUALITIES OF HONESTLY, DETERMINATION, PREPAREDNESS, SELF—CONTROL, TEAM WORK, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
The athletes at AHS are asked to follow a behavioral code more strict than the average student. They will also be asked to spend many hours outside of the school day to achieve the level of skill necessary to successfully compete in athletics at the interscholastic level.
Aptos High School offers the following athletic programs:
See Athletic Director or your coach for a complete list of the Athletic Code of Ethics. We also believe that, although we are constantly striving to win, much can be learned from competing no matter the outcome.
FALL SPORTS (Begins in August)
(Initial eligibility is determined by 2nd semester grades plus summer school; continuing eligibility is determined by 1st quarter grades
Football
Boys/Girls Cross Country Boys/Girls Water Polo
Girls Golf Cheerleading
Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis
WINTER SPORTS Beginning November 1st
(Initial eligibility is determined by 1st quarter grades; continuing eligibility is determined by 1st semester grades
Cheerleading Boys/Girls Soccer
Boys/Girls Basketball Wrestling.
Participation in extra-curricular athletics is not the right of every student; is a privilege afforded students who qualify under established eligibility rules and who adhere to the adopted rules of Aptos High School and those of the team on which they are participating. The Athletic Department is committed to working together as a tem to support each other’s programs, and to encourage athletes to play more than one sport. Before a student will be allowed to participate in a sport, he/she must meet the minimum eligibility requirements established by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the Central Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE A STUDENT MUST...
Spring Sports
Beginning February 1st
have passed a minimum of twenty-five (25) semester units and achieve a 2.0 or better grade point average
if a student is taking a Cabrillo class, it must be a minimum of 1.5 units to be used in eligibility calculations
be under nineteen (19) years of age prior to September 1.
have reached the ninth grade
participate in no more than four (4) seasons of the same sport after enrolling in the ninth grade
follow any applicable transfer rules as established by CIF/CCS effective July 2007 since entering the ninth grade, not be in their ninth semester of attendance maintain amateur standing not have participated in any tryout for a professional team
(Initial eligibility is determined by 1st semester grades, continuing eligibility is determined by 3rd quarter grades)
Baseball Boys Tennis Boys Golf Lacrosse
Boys/Girls Swimming Boys/Girls Track & Field Softball Boys Volleyball
AHS is a founding member of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL) and the Central Coast Section (CCS). We adopt and promote their definitions of SPORTSMANSHIP: A person who can take a loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without gloating, and who treats his/her opponents with fairness, courtesy and respect. From the CCS: Coaches, players and spectators will respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials. The following behavior is unacceptable at all SCCAL CCS/CIF high school contests: berating your opponent's school or mascot,
Before a student will be allowed to tryout or participate in extra-curricular athletics he/she must have the following paperwork on file with the Athletic Department.
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work with the school to rectify concerns quickly and cooperatively so as to minimize disruption of instruction.
an annual physical examination sheet signed by a physician. proof of insurance signed by parent/guardian and athlete. Permission to Administer First Aid Form signed by parent/guardian. Aptos High School Athletic Code signed by parent/guardian and athlete.
Directory Information
THE CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION
If a parent or player has a concern, please observe the following chain of communication. This will streamline its resolution.
State law allows school districts to release information about students such as name, address, phone number, academic record, co-curricular participation, and previous school to agencies, the military, the media, employers, nonprofit youth organizations, and universities and colleges. A student or parent may block the release of this information to the military by notifying the registrar.
CAMPUS RULES
Frosh/JV Coach (if applicable)
Respect Yourself, Others, the Place
Varsity Coach
The following rules have been developed for the express purpose of making Aptos High School a safe, enjoyable place for you to pursue your education.
Athletic Director
Closed Campus
Principal
In the interest of student safety and in support of the instructional program, Aptos High School is a closed campus. Students leaving campus during the day must obtain an off-campus pass from the attendance office.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A MARINER As a Mariner, you enjoy the rights under the laws of the U.S. and California and the policies of the PVUSD. These rights include:
Pursuit of a Quality Education
As a Mariner, you are entitled to take any class or participate in any activity for which you are qualified. This includes the right to expect well prepared and competent instruction from your teachers with course syllabus outlining course requirements. You can expect teachers to post course descriptions on their website and communicate electronically regarding grades and assignments. You can expect adequate assistance from the Guidance Department, along with support and fair treatment from your administrators.
DIGNITY & RESPECT AHS supports every student’s right to be treated with dignity, courtesy and the respect he/she has earned while at school, and all are expected to demonstrate that same dignity and respect for others.
Due Process
Every Mariner has the right to due process in all dealings with AHS. Except as provided for in the law, prior to disciplinary action being taken by an administrator, the student will be informed of the reason. Evidence against him/her will be kept. The student will have the opportunity to present his/her defense.
Appeals & Concerns
You or your parents are entitled to pursue any concerns you have about the behavior of any school personnel and to appeal the decisions made by the administration or staff. First, meet with the person in private. If there is no resolution, contact your assistant principal. Although students or parents can appeal the grade received in a class, the school administration may not direct a teacher to change a grade unless it can be proven that miscalculation caused the error. We encourage students and parents to
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Out of Bounds
Being in any unauthorized place (i.e., parking lots, back trail) or in a way you are not suppose to be there (not in class, without a pass, being at a restroom furthest from your classroom) is considered Out of Bounds and may result in a Saturday School, possible search, and possible loss of parking privileges for the year or semester.
Visitors
Students are not allowed to bring visitors to campus. This includes friends from other schools, siblings, pets, or relatives. We do encourage parents and other members of the community to visit campus anytime but ask that they make arrangements in advance (at least 2 days) with the teachers and the administration. Visitors are expected to follow the Guidelines for Classroom Observations. Visitors that are minors must be accompanied by an adult. All visitors must sign in at main office to receive a visitor pass.
Student Parking
All student parking is by permit only. No student is guaranteed parking. Driving to school is a privilege not a right, and students are expected to follow all vehicular codes, speed limits, and parking regulations while driving and parking on campus. Students must purchase and properly display a valid parking sticker in order to park on campus. Student vehicles parked without a permit or out of the designated student parking areas will be cited. Continued parking infractions will result in the temporary or permanent loss of parking and driving privileges and receive disciplinary consequences. Tickets may be reported to the DMV and affect vehicle registration.to obtain a student parking permit, a student must demonstrate: a signed parent permission form current car registration proof of insurance indicating name of insured student a valid driver’s license
Field Trips
Signed Parent Permission Slips are required for all students participating in any off campus school trip. Students may NOT transport other students on any school-sponsored trip or event. Students must obtain signed permission from all instructors in order to be excused from class. Students are expected to represent AHS in a positive light while on field trips.
Hall Passes
Any student out of his/her assigned class during instructional time (including during tutorial) is required to be in possession of a valid and appropriate hall pass, properly filled out and signed by the teacher. Passes are to be readily visible by anyone. Being out of class without a hall pass is an “out of bounds” infraction. Specific tutorial passes should be bused during tutorial.
WORK PERMITS
Employed students under the age of 18 or minors who have not earned a high school diploma (or equivalent) must have a work permit. Students can apply for a work permit in the main office. The following is the minimal requirements for a student to be eligible for a work permit at AHS: 1. 2.
Student must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Student must not be a truant (includes uncleared absence/tardies)
the influence” for school purposes, means having ingested or consumed any amount of alcohol or controlled substance.
Behavior on Bus
Students are expected to follow the directions of the driver and to refrain from boisterous or dangerous behavior. Failure to behave properly on the bus or at bus stops may result in a bus citation, a loss of riding privileges or other disciplinary consequences.
Matches, Cigarette Lighters, Pepper Spray, Stunt Devices, etc.
These are considered dangerous objects. Students are not allowed to have these or any ignitable devices on campus.
iPods, Tablets, Computers, Phones
(Personal Electronic Devices) AHS Students may possess or use on school campus personal electronic devices provided that such devices do not disrupt the educational program or school activity and are not used for Illegal or unethical activities such as cheating on assignments or tests. If misused in the classroom, a teacher will confiscate such devices to hand in to the main office. First offense, student picks it up at end of the day. Second offense, parents pick it up. Third offense, school keeps the device until the end of the school year. Photographing, filming, or transmitting any video of any student disturbance will result in disciplinary consequence.
A truant is in violation of California's compulsory school attendance laws, and a school is not permitted to sanction violation of those laws by issuing a work permit (EC sections 48264, 48293, and 49112).
• STUDENT RETRIEVES DEVICE FROM THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE OR TEACHER AT THE END OF THE DAY.
Intimidation
AB537 is a state law guaranteeing school grounds as a place free from violence, name calling, and intimidation for all students and staff regardless of actual or perceived ability, appearance, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Unauthorized Sales
Students may not sell food or other items on the campus unless they represent a school–sponsored club or activity, which has been given permission to sell.
Gambling
Gambling is a violation of the California State Penal Code and is prohibited at AHS. Gambling or possession of gambling implements will result in disciplinary action.
Littering
Throwing your garbage into trash and recycling bins shows school pride, individual responsibility and saves school custodians time for more important work. Littering will result in disciplinary consequences. See Discipline Matrix.
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
Being under the influence or having possession of any amount of a controlled substanceincluding alcohol at school or any school related activitywill result in suspension, loss of activity and athletic privileges, possible expulsion and referral to law enforcement. “Being under
• PARENT OR GUARDIAN CAN ONLY RETRIEVE THE CONFISCATED DEVICE.
• STUDENT SERVICES RETAINS THE CONFISCATED DEVICE UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
1st Offense
3rd Offense
AHS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST/STOLEN/DAMAGED ITEMS AFTER CONFISCATION. THE COMPLETE MARINER DISCIPLINE POLICY CAN BE FOUND ON THE APTOSHS.NET WEBSITE UNDER “STUDENT SERVICES”
ATTENDANCE
Whenever a student is absent with parental consent for all or part of a school day, the parent is required to explain the absence in person, by telephone, or in writing. Students who present a written excuse to the Attendance Office must be in class before the tardy bell. Notes must be in ink and must include:
Bicycles & Skateboards
We encourage the use of these alternative modes of transportation. However, bicycles and skateboards are not to be ridden on campus during the school day. There is a secure lock up area provided for bicycles. During the school day the rule is “wheels up” for skateboards.
2nd Offense
the student’s name, ID number, grade level, and date(s) of absence(s)
reason for absence
signature of parent or legal guardian with date note was written.
Students who need to leave campus early for an appointment or other reason must check out with the attendance office (728-7832, X5291) or they will be considered truant. After checking out, a student must leave campus immediately. Please support academic success by trying to schedule all routine medical and dental appointments outside of school hours.
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If a student becomes ill once he/she has arrived on campus and cannot get to class, that student must check out at the Nurse’s Office. Leaving without an off-campus permit will be considered truancy. AN ABSENCE MUST BE EXCUSED WITHIN 72 HOURS BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN OR IT IS CONSIDERED TRUANCY. Homework may be requested by students and/or parents on nd the 2 day of an extended absence or illness. Requests should be directly to the teacher via email or a phone message. Students have two days for every one day of excused absence to complete their homework.
Students must have approval by note or phone call from a parent/guardian prior to leaving. Aptos High School has a CLOSED CAMPUS policy. Leaving campus at lunchtime, or any time during the school day is not permitted.
Tardiness Punctuality is a necessary part of classroom success. As such, it is imperative that students be in their seats and ready to begin class when the bell rings. Aptos High School has implemented a “TARDY DRAGNET” that will be performed every weekly. Students will be assigned after school detention(s) for tardies accrued during the previous month. PLEASE NOTE:
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES
A student is TARDY if he/she misses less than 15 minutes of class.
Absences extending beyond three days may require a doctor’s note. Students who establish a pattern of unexcused absences may be referred to a Student Study Team for assistance in improving their attendance. Students identified as a “habitual truant” (after 5 or more unexcused absences or tardies) may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) for truancy mediation. The appropriate assistant principal will counsel the student, notify parents and administer disciplinary action as necessary. Any concerns regarding student attendance may be resolved by one of more of the following methods: 1.
Contact the attendance office (728-7832, X5291)
2.
Contact the student’s counselor.
3.
Contact your student’s assistant principal.
A student is ABSENT or TRUANT if he/she misses more than 15 minutes of class.
Truancies Any absence without permission for fifteen minutes or more from any class constitutes truancy. When cutting classes or other unexcused absences (without parent permission) occur, any of the following will be referred to administration for assignment to detention, Saturday School, or suspension.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to follow the proper attendance procedures and to monitor their own attendance regularly (bi-monthly.) Any failure to do so will be treated according to the appropriate truancy consequences.
It is possible for students to make up all or some of the accumulated absences by attending Saturday School in increments of four hours. Students who have not cleared their Saturday School hours run the risk of being prohibited from school sponsored activities. As established by California Education Code 46010, only the following reasons can excuse a student for not being in class . . . 1. Illness:a doctor’s note may be required for extended illness.
California Education Code 48260 holds parents legally responsible for their student’s school attendance. The law provides penalties for parents who neglect this duty. School authorities will refer parents who do not comply to the Santa Cruz County School Attendance Review Board (SARB) and, if necessary, to the District Attorney’s office.
Consequences for Cuts, Unexcused Absences and Truancy Tardies and truancy are tallied monthly, throughout the school year. Students caught cutting class will be assigned a Saturday School by administration
2. Quarantine: directed by a doctor. Medical, dental, optometry or chiropractic 3. Medical, dental, optometry, or chiropractic appointment for treatment; elective treatment should be scheduled for outside of normal hours. 4. Attending the funeral service of an immediate family member; funeral service absence will not be more than three days unless the service is conducted outside of California. 5. Jury Duty.
6 cuts/unexcused absences = 1 Saturday School
12 cuts/unexcused absences = 2 Saturday Schools
18 cuts/unexcused absences = 3 Saturday Schools
Students with 18 or more cuts/unexcused absences are considered to be truant and subject to a referral to SARB and possible transfer to alternate site.
3 tardies/lates = 1 after school detention
6 tardies/lates = 2 after school detention
Detentions and Saturday School assigned due to tardiness and attendance must be satisfied monthly or further consequences will be assigned.
6. Absence to obtain required immunizations if the absence is not more than five days. 7. Court appearances either as a defendant or as a subpoenaed witness.
Consequences for Truancy Truant students are in violation of the Education Code and will be subject to disciplinary consequences and expected to improve their daily attendance. These consequences include — but are not limited to — detention, Saturday School,
8. Observation of a holiday or ceremony of the student’s religion.
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exclusion from school sponsored events and possible loss of class credit. THE APTOS HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
HAS THE RIGHT TO DENY OR PULL WORK PERMITS AND PARKING
if students have unresolved attendance problems or are not in good standing. Further truancy could also result in placement in an alternative program or referrals to District Student Services. Students will be informed in writing of consequences as a result of their truancy. PERMITS
Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or retaliating against a pupil who is a complainant or witness in a school disciplinary proceeding
Accumulation of twenty (20) days of suspension in any one school year
Fighting (physical or verbal)
Defiance of school authority
Discharging fireworks
Offer, arrange or negotiate to sell any substance represented as a controlled substance, alcohol, or intoxicant
Possessing, using, or being under the influence of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind
Tampering with a fire alarm (fire marshal/law enforcement will be notified)
Possession, offering, paraphernalia
Harassment, threats or intimidation toward other students
Sexual harassment
Ongoing or repeated violations of school rules or policies.
Off-Campus Passes Aptos High School is a closed campus. Once arriving to school, students may not leave campus without valid authorization from the attendance office. Students needing to leave campus during school hours may do so after acquiring the proper Off-Campus Pass. This requires a note or phone call from the student’s parent/ guardian. To avoid delay, parents may request an offcampus pass for their students 24 hours in advance. Students who leave campus without proper authorization will be subject to disciplinary action.
Make Up Work It is the student’s responsibility to understand the teachers’ missed work policy and to contact the teachers via voice mail, email or website. Parents may view student attendance records by checking School Loop on web.aptoshs.net
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES No person will be allowed to interfere with another student’s right to learn or to disrupt the normal educational process. AN EXAMPLE OF SOME OF THE BEHAVIORS THAT WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES…
Causing, attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or participating in any act of hate violence Possession for sale or providing any controlled substance including marijuana, and alcoholic beverages or intoxicants of any kind
or
selling
any
drug
Possessing, selling or otherwise furnishing a firearm (EXPULSION IS MANDATORY)
Causing or attempting to cause damage to school or private property.
Brandishing a knife at another person (EXPULSION IS MANDATORY)
Possession or use of tobacco or nicotine products
Selling any controlled substance (EXPULSION IS MANDATORY)
Stealing, attempting to steal, or knowingly receiving stolen school or private property
Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault or sexual battery. (EXPULSION IS MANDATORY)
Disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying school personnel or school rules
Profanity, obscene, or vulgar acts
Committing or threatening to commit assault or battery upon any school employee
Littering, throwing food, water balloons, or other objects
Making terroristic threats against school personnel or school property
Causing serious injury to another person except in self defense
Unauthorized use or possession of school lunch tickets or school forms
Failing to follow classroom procedures
Possession of or otherwise furnishing any knife, explosive, or other dangerous object
Academic cheating
Forgery
Possession of an imitation firearm
Committing or attempting to commit robbery
Truancy, cutting class, or out of class without proper authorization.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONSEQUENCES TEACHER ASSIGNED DETENTION Teachers may require students to report to them for detention during lunch time or after school. Students who fail to report to teacher assigned detention will be referred to the Student Services office.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION After school detention may be assigned by any school administrator and is usually assigned as a consequence for minor disciplinary infractions. After school detention requires assistance in cleanup; in case of rain, students must be prepared to sit quietly and use this time as a study hall or homework center. Attendance on the day assigned is mandatory. Failure to report to or to behave appropriately while serving detention will be considered defiance and will result in additional consequences. Lack of transportation, sports practice, or work is NOT considered a valid reason to reschedule or not attend.
SATURDAY SCHOOL Saturday School is assigned for students who have been truant or who are excessively tardy. It is also assigned when lesser consequences have failed to bring about proper behavior. Saturday School is held from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and students are required to bring schoolwork. Attendance is mandatory and transportation to and from Saturday School is the responsibility of the student or parents. Failure to attend or to behave appropriately while at Saturday School will result in additional disciplinary consequences.
are inappropriately dressed will not be allowed to attend classes until the situation is remedied. Continual or flagrant violations of the Dress Code will result in after-school detention, in-school suspension, or other disciplinary consequence. If you have any questions regarding the dress code, please contact your student’s assistant principal or the PVUSD Student Services Office. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS/ATTIRE ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED ON CAMPUS:
Gang Style Attire Gang style clothing may vary and change from year to year but specifically attire or articles of clothing commonly held to be related to a gang or gang activity are not permitted. No clothing or apparel which may intimidate others or provoke others to acts of violence will be allowed on campus or at any school related activity (District Policy 4508.31).
Dangerous Objects Articles of clothing, jewelry, or accessories which could pose a threat to the physical well-being and safety of students or others or disrupt the learning environment are not to be worn on campus.
Inappropriate Attire Any item of clothing or jewelry which depicts or suggests any illegal activity, is explicitly sexual, or portrays obscene gestures, pictures, logos, insignias or wording, or the use, abuse or promotion of drugs or alcohol in any form is not allowed on campus or at any school related activities. Students wearing clothing that is deemed excessively revealing will be asked to either put something on over the item or will be sent home to change into more appropriate clothing for attending Aptos High School.
COMMUNITY SERVICE At the discretion of the administration, students may be assigned to complete Community Service hours as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, at home suspension (California Education Code, Section 48900.6).
EVENT EXCLUSION At the discretion of the administration, students may be excluded from a future school event(s) such as the Winter Ball, Prom, Graduation Ceremony or an athletic event, particularly if the infraction occurred at a similar event. In order to attend an after-school event, the student must have attended classes that school day. Factors that will be taken under consideration are: attendance, discipline, parking and grades. The decision will be made with close consideration of the ENTIRE YEAR and not solely on most recent occurrences in the aforementioned areas.
MARINER DRESS CODE
MARINER BEHAVIORAL RESPONSIBILITIES Along with rights come responsibilities and expectations. The responsibilities of students include:
Knowledge of The Rules All Mariners are expected to know and obey the rules and regulations of the school and the district. If any rule or regulation or its purpose is unclear to you, please talk with the appropriate administrator for clarification.
Hours of School Jurisdiction Students are under the authority of school officials and are responsible for obeying school rules while at school or any school sponsored activity and while going to and from school or any school activity (California Education Code 48900).
Courteous Treatment of Others
(Revised May, 2010) No clothing, attire, jewelry, or accessories will be allowed that detracts from a safe and productive learning environment. The DRESS CODE was developed by students, parents, teachers, and administrators for the express purpose of helping to promote and support a safe, peaceful, positive learning environment, free from distractions, for all students. Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Standards with regard to cleanliness, modesty, safety, and appropriateness of dress will be maintained. Students who
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Just as you are entitled to enjoy dignity, courtesy, and respect from others at all times; you have a responsibility to afford this same treatment to other persons on this campus. This applies to other students as well as members of the staff.
Classroom Behavior As students, you are expected to follow the directions of your teachers. When in class, you are expected to obey the instructions of the teacher. If you have a complaint or concern about how a class is being conducted, you should meet with the teacher in private outside of class time to discuss it. If talking it over with the teacher at an
appropriate time does not resolve your concerns, please make arrangements to discuss the situation with your counselor and then assistant principal. Persistent misbehavior will result in progressive disciplinary action and may result in suspension from school and/or removal from the class resulting in a failing grade. Students who are removed from class because of inappropriate behavior will not be enrolled in a replacement class for credit.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION Detention is held in the cafeteria on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. On Wednesdays detention is from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Students who show up late or do not show will have their time doubled. The second no show offense will result in 4 hours of Saturday school.
CLASS SUSPENSION
MARINER CODE OF CONDUCT & STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Aptos High School has developed a code of conduct and disciplinary procedures to help students understand what is expected of them and the consequences that follow violation of the rules. Students are required to respond positively to staff requests to follow the school’s code of behavior that has been established to guarantee the rights of all students to an education in a safe and orderly environment. A positive school climate derives from an understanding among the total school community that statements and actions that degrade others will not be tolerated. [CA Ed. Code 32051] A standard procedure for dealing with violations of the school’s code of conduct has been developed to ensure fairness to students. For each offense there is a prescribed consequence ranging from a conference with the student to suspension for serious offenses. For a serious offense, the school may make an immediate recommendation for expulsion to student services. Certain Standards of conduct and behavior are essential to the functioning of a good school. We expect students to conduct themselves according to established standards when on school grounds, at any activity, or when representing the school. We expect students to be courteous and respectful to one another, to teachers, administrators, administrative staff and teacher aids. Finally, we expect all students to display good sportsmanship at all school-related events and contests.
BASIC MEANS OF CORRECTION FOR MISBEHAVIOR All teachers strive to implement engaging lessons to encourage positive behavior by students. Teachers also utilize basic classroom management strategies and seek parent support for minor behavioral issues. However, when there is a more serious infraction or classroom management strategies fail to bring about appropriate behavior, the teacher will seek support outside the classroom setting, including administration and counseling services where appropriate. The series of correctional measures are as follows:
PARENT CONFERENCE/COUNSELING/MEDIATION Student(s) will be counseled after the first offensedepending on the nature of the offenseand warned of the consequences if the offense is repeated. Counseling services may be provided by school administration, AHS guidance counselors or by Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance. Parent notification or conference and/or a behavior contract may be necessary.
A teacher may suspend any pupil from his or her class the day of the action and 1 day following for disruptive behavior in the classroom and /or defiance to the teacher. A suspension from class during a block day is considered a two day suspension from class. Teachers will send student(s) to an assistant principal with an AHS Student Referral Form.
SATURDAY SCHOOL (Saturday School is held at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) STUDENT AGREEMENTS FOR SATURDAY SCHOOL:
Students agree to be on the cafeteria stairs at AHS by 8:00 am and dressed appropriately. Students agree to bring books/classwork for study. Students who are assigned detentions and or Saturday school agree to be responsible for remembering the scheduled days. If unable to attend, the parent of the student agrees to notify the assistant principal. Please coordinate changes in advance with an Assistant Principal. If students become ill on the day of an assigned Saturday School, the parent agrees to call the Student Services office at ext. 5189 by 10:00 AM the following Monday
FAILURE TO SHOW to Saturday School assigned for
discipline may result in a 1 day out of School suspension. Any student arriving after 8:05 am on Saturday morning will be counted as a no-show and not allowed to attend. Any disruption/defiance at Saturday School will result in the student being sent home immediately by the instructor in charge. The student will then receive further disciplinary actions and possibly suspension from school.
SUSPENSION While a student is under suspension, he/she may not be on campus or at any school sponsored event, home or away, for any reason without specific administrative permission. Suspended students who are also athletes may not participate in practice or games during the days of suspension. When other consequences have failed to bring about proper behavior or for certain serious offenses, a student will be suspended from school. In compliance with the California Education Code, students who accrue 20 days of at home suspension must be recommended to the School Board for possible expulsion from the school district.
Work Missed Due to Suspension The teacher of any class from which a pupil is suspended may require the suspended pupil to complete assignments and tests missed during the suspension (California Education Code 48913). We recommend that students contact teachers directly through School Loop e-mail to request assignments.
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HOMEWORK WHILE SUSPENDED On notification from administration, homework may be requested by counselors from all teachers when a student is suspended for at least three days. Teachers are required to provide access to all academic information missed during a suspension however, the onus is on the student to complete the work in a timely fashion. Students are expected to check teacher websites to see what they are missing. It is strongly recommended that students email their teachers directly so that they have the most accurate and current information regarding their academics. If students/parents are requesting a prepared package of homework from teachers, please call the main office to confirm that homework is available for pick-up by or before 3:15pm. Remember that while suspended, a student is not allowed on campus.
INTER/INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER REVOCATION Students transferring to a school outside their attendance area are expected to maintain appropriate behavior and conform to school regulations, including good attendance. Students not meeting these standards may have their Inter/Intra-District Transfers revoked.
EXPULSION Expulsion is considered in specific serious offenses as defined in California Education Code 48900 and 48915. Expulsion means the removal of a student from the school of attendance and from any district school for no more than the semester in which the infraction occurs and the semester following. Upon successfully completing the terms of expulsion, as set forth by the School Board, the student may return to the district with the approval of the School Board. The decision of whether or not to recommend a student for expulsion is the responsibility of the Principal. As in all cases, this decision will be based on careful review of the circumstances surrounding the individual case and situation and will follow the procedures as prescribed in the California Education Code. A meeting will be held between the student, parents and the Principal (or the Principal’s designee) to discuss the issues and the procedures. The expulsion process has specific timelines in order to protect the due process rights of the students.
Causes for Suspension and Expulsion /Applicability of School Rules A student may be suspended or recommended for expulsion if the offense occurs while on school grounds, going to or coming from school or at a school related activity offcampus. They may also be suspended or expelled if the offense occurs at a school sponsored activity off campus or going to or coming from any school sponsored activity.
CAUSES FOR IMMEDIATE RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION 1.
Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm [Ed. Code 48915 (c) (1)].
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Brandishing a knife at another person [Ed. Code 48915©(2)]
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Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 [Ed. Code 48915©(4)].
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Possession of an explosive [Ed. Code 48915©(4)].
WHEN A STUDENT DEVELOPS A PATTERN OF BEHAVIORAL OFFENSES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL TO REACH A POINT WHERE ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF CORRECTION HAVE FAILED. IN THAT CASE, A STUDENT COULD BE RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION.
PARKING/DRIVING VIOLATIONS PARKING ON CAMPUS IS A PRIVILEGE. Students who obtain permits must park their vehicles in designated student parking areas. Automobiles illegally parked will be ticketed. Loitering around parked vehicles is prohibited. Parking lots and cars are considered out of bounds during the school day. Students found out of bounds are subject to Saturday School, possible search, and possible loss of parking privileges for the year or semester. Students may not go to their car without permission from the office. Campus lots are subject to both Ed. Code and Vehicle Code laws. Parking permits will be issued to Junior and Senior students ONLY upon presentation of car registration, driver’s license, and verification of insurance. The parking sticker MUST be clearly visible in the front window of the auto. Lost or stolen permits will be replaced for a fee of $5.00. We strongly discourage students from parking in residential areas. No student is to use the areas reserved for staff or visitor parking. Vehicles parked in undesignated areas or not displaying proper parking permits are subject to being ticketed, towed away at owner’s expense and violators are subject to disciplinary action. The District and School assume no responsibility for any damage done to vehicles. Students are expected to follow all traffic laws and will be cited according to vehicle penal code for violations of traffic laws. Students who abuse parking and/or driving privileges will receive consequences as described in the AHS Discipline Matrix included in this handbook.
“Karma & Hercules” THE SAFETY DOGS In our continuing effort to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all students, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District approved a program for all comprehensive high schools to detect the presence of drugs, alcohol, gun-powder based products and other contraband normally prohibited on campus. The program was piloted successfully and is currently in use in over 280 schools and school districts nation-wide. Facilitated by the use of non-aggressive detection dogs, the contractor, Proactive Canines of Central Valley, will make periodic, unannounced visits to our campus. The visits are intended to provide a deterrent as opposed to a method of apprehending violators. This program is intended to send a clear message to all concerned that prohibited contraband detrimental to student health and safety is prohibited at our school.
Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code [ Ed. Code 48915©(3)], CA Health and Safety Code Section 11351-11360].
These dogs are not used to sniff individuals and normally will check the following:
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LOCKERS (Changing Areas) Random searches can be conducted in the PE changing areas.
EMOTIONAL BULLYING: harm to another’s selfworth
BAGS Backpacks, gym/athletic bags, retreat luggage (overnight field trip), etc. Bags are not in the possession of the students when they are sniffed. If it is determined that a bag (or a car) needs to be searched, the search is conducted in the presence of the student. If a search needs to take place, parents will be informed immediately.
SOCIAL BULLYING: harm to another’s group acceptance
PARKING LOTS AND CARS Random searches can be conducted in student parking areas.
COMMON AREAS Gym Areas, and any other areas as identified by the school administration
Again, we want to emphasize that the goal of this program is deterrence! If a student is caught in possession of drugs, alcohol, or other contraband through this program, the school will follow our disciplinary policies as published in the AHS Student Planner. The use of detection canines is one of the steps we are taking in our drug and alcohol education and prevention efforts. As always, we will continue, and add to, all of the educational and preventative work that we do regarding this and other behavioral health, counseling and discipline issues.
BULLYING AB 537 VIOLATIONS Bullying is NOT TOLERATED at Aptos High School. We expect teachers, staff, and students to IMMEDIATELY report any type of bullying for administrative action. AB 537 is the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 and protects students and school employees against discrimination and harassment at all California public schools. This includes the actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. The state defines “gender” as “a person’s actual sex or perceived sex and includes a person’s perceived identity, appearance or behavior, whether or not that identity, appearance, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with a person’s sex at birth.” The nondiscrimination policy also prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability. Harassment is defined as “conduct based on protected status that is severe or pervasive, which unreasonably disrupts an individual’s educational or work environment or that creates a hostile educational or work environment.”
BULLYING/AB 537 VIOLATIONS MAY INCLUDE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
HOW DO YOU FILE A COMPLAINT? If you are being bullied or harassed you should begin by empowering yourself and telling the person who is harassing you to “stop!” and that you do not want them to do or say what they are doing or saying anymore. At this point you have the option to wait and see if it happens again. You can also begin with, or if it happens a second time, by telling a teacher, telling a counselor, or TELLING ANOTHER ADULT on campus, or by telling your parents. If harassment continues from the same individual it is imperative that you let an adult that you trust know that the disciplinary action failed and a stronger more serious disciplinary action will be required. Bullies can be intimidating. Try to stay in areas where there are plenty of people. Bullies do not like witnesses. If you ride the bus and someone has been bullying you, report the problem to an administrator. If you have to walk home, see if you can walk with other people. If you receive threatening phone calls or emails, tell your parents or an adult you trust. Be sure to keep all emails and/or voice messages to share with an adult. If you see someone else at school being bullied, do the right and find assistance. Tell an adult about your concerns. People who are being bullied need friends. If you can help someone who is being bullied, please do so.
BULLYING/AB 537 VIOLATIONS AT APTOS HIGH SCHOOL ARE UNACCEPTABLE. Be a proactive member of your school and community and seek assistance in ending the problem.
The protections cover any program or activity in a school, including extracurricular activities and student clubs through the Equal Access Act.
THE THREE (3) TYPES OF BEHAVIORS
Calling you names or making fun of you. Pinching, pushing, or shoving you. Taking things away from you. Damaging your belongings. Stealing from you. Spreading rumors. Saying or writing things about you. Making you feel uncomfortable or small. Excluding you from activities. Making you feel targeted or excluded.
PHYSICAL BULLYING: harm to another’s body or property
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Stanford University Office of Accessible Education SMART GOAL SETTING http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae/schwab/goal-setting
S = Specific M = Measurable A = Attainable R = Realistic T = Timely
By December 2016 I will improve my…
written biology lab report score from 85% to 90% as measured by the science department rubric for scoring lab reports.
SPECIFIC Specific goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. Specifics help us to focus our efforts and clearly define what we are going to do. Specific is the What, Why and How of the SMART model. WHAT are you going to do? Use action words such as direct, organize, coordinate, lead, develop, plan, build etc. WHY is this important to do at this time? What do you want to ultimately accomplish? HOW are you going to do it? (By…) MEASURABLE If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Choose a goal with measurable progress, so you can see the change occur. How will you know when you reach your goal? Be specific! By December 2016 I will improve my written Biology Lab Report score from 85% to 90% as measured by the Science Department rubric for scoring lab reports. Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. ATTAINABLE When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals. A goal needs to stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it, and it will need a real commitment from you. For Instance, if you aim to lose 20lbs in one week, we all know that isn't achievable. But setting a goal to lose 1 lb. and when you've achieved that, aiming to lose another 1 lb, will keep it achievable for you. The feeling of success that this brings helps you to remain motivated. REALISTIC This is not a synonym for "easy." Realistic, in this case, means "do-able." It means that the learning curve is not a vertical slope; that the skills needed to do the work are available; that the project fits with the overall strategy and goals of the organization. A realistic project may push the skills and knowledge of the people working on it but it shouldn't break them. Be sure to set goals that you can attain with some effort! Too difficult and you set the stage for failure, but too low sends the message that you aren't very capable. Set the bar high enough for a satisfying achievement! TIMELY Set a timeframe for the goal: for next week, in three months, by January 1, 2017, etc. Putting an end point on your goal gives you a clear target to work towards. If you don't set a time, the commitment is too vague. It tends not to happen because you feel you can start at any time. Without a time limit, there's no urgency to start taking action now. Time must be measurable, attainable and realistic. Everyone will benefit from goals and objectives if they are SMART.
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APTOS HIGH SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE MATRIX OFFENSE
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENSE
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
BEING IN SCHOOL/CLASS Out of Bounds Any time a student is out of class and away from where he/she is expected to be (i.e., extensive bathroom breaks, vending machines) Leaving Campus With Out Permission EC 48900(k)
Search, and Saturday School, phone call home
Search, Saturday School, phone call home, 1-5 day suspension
Search, Basic means of correction, 1-5 day suspension
Saturday School, phone call home
1-3 day suspension, parent conference
3-5 day suspension, parent conference
Public Displays of Affection: kissing, embracing, and/or other forms of physical contact
Basic means of correction, parent conference, possible notification to law enforcement
Basic means of correction, parent conference, possible notification to law enforcement
Basic means of correction, parent conference, notification to law enforcement
Unexcused absences (truancy)
6=1 Saturday school, parent/counselor contact
6=1 Saturday School, parent/counselor conference
Parent/counselor conference, identified as “truant”/possible referral to SARB
(Transporting other students off campus w/o permission.)
CLEANLINESS AND DRESS Littering (throwing food/object onto the ground/ campus)
Detention(s), or Saturday School, community service
Saturday School or suspension from School
Suspension from school
Spitting
Detention(s), Saturday School, and or phone call home.
1-3 days suspension, parent conference
3-5 days suspension, parent conference
Dress Code Violation
Detention(s), attire altered, may be sent home
Saturday School, contract, attire altered, parent conference.
Suspension
HONESTY Dishonesty
(Including Lying to Administration/Adults when being questioned.)
Falsification, possession, and or forging, altering school correspondence, passes, or absence admits. EC 48900 (k) Misuse of Computers/Internet (Including accessing an instructor’s computer, the viewing of pornography and or any violation of the AUA)
Possession of unauthorized articles/items (chains, video cameras, laser pens, cellular phones, I-pods, mp3 players that interrupt class time) PC 417.25, 417.27 EC 51512
Detention(s), or Saturday School
1-5 day suspension.
3-5 days of suspension.
Detention(s), or Saturday School
1-5 day suspension, Parent conference
3-5 day suspension, Parent conference
Warning, Detention(s), or Saturday School, or 1-3 day suspension and loss of access for a specified time
3-5 day suspension and loss of access for a specified time
5 day suspension and loss of access for the remainder of the semester or School Year
Parent notification, item confiscated until the end of the day
Parent notification, item confiscated until parent retrieval
Parent notification, item confiscated until the end of the School year
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OFFENSE
Cheating (Including attempting to change grades, and or accessing an instructor’s computer)
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENSE
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Student receives “F” grade or a 0 for that assignment/test/quiz, conference with student, parent, teacher required, possible Saturday School, Detention(s) or 1-3 day suspension.
Student receives “F” grade or 0 for that assignment, Saturday School, 3-5 day suspension, parent conference with administration required.
Student receives an “F” for the class (quarter/semester).
PARKING/DRIVING Parking violation
Ticket and or loss of parking or other privileges for a specified time
Ticket and or loss of parking or other privileges for a specified time
Ticket and loss of parking and/or other privileges for the semester
Transporting students off campus without permission.
Saturday School, parent notification, loss of parking or other privileges for a specified time, possible law enforcement notification, possible citation
Ticket and or loss of parking or other privileges for a specified time (semester), 1-3 day suspension
Law enforcement notification, Ticket and loss of parking or other privileges for the remainder of the year, 3-5 day suspension
Saturday School, parent notification, possible law enforcement notification, possible citation
Saturday School(s), 1-3 day suspension, parent notification, law enforcement notification, possible citation, possible loss of driving privileges (semester)
3-5 day suspension, law enforcement notification, possible citation, loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the year, parent notification
Reckless driving and disturbing the peace while driving on campus (Including driving the wrong way AHS roadways)
THEFT/DESTRUCTION Theft of school or private property of students, staff, or teachers Vandalism/destruction of school or private property. EC 48900(f) Robbery and/or extortion. EC 48900(e) EC 48915 (a)(4)
3-5 days suspension, parent conference, restitution, notification to law enforcement
3-5 days suspension, parent conference, restitution, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion
5 days suspension, parent conference, restitution, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, restitution, law enforcement notification
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, restitution, law enforcement notification
5 day suspension, parent conference, restitution, law enforcement notification, possible recommendation for expulsion.
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
Not applicable
ABUSE AND HARRASSMENT Insulting, abusing, disrespecting teachers or other school personnel EC 48900.4 EC 48900(k) Bias related incident Bullying/AB 537 (racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, etc.) or hazing, degrading/slurs, disgracing any person attending this school. EC 32050 EC 32051 EC 48900 (k)
Detention(s), or Saturday School, or 1-3 days of suspension, parent conference
3-5 days of suspension, parent conference, recommendation of opportunity contract
5 day suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
Warning, possible 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, possible law enforcement or basic means of correction
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, possible law enforcement notification and other basic means of correction
5 day suspension, parent/counselor conference, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion.
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OFFENSE
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENSE
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Use of Vulgarity (in the classroom or on the schoolyard) and/or vulgarity directed towards students, staff, instructors
Saturday School, parent conference 1-5 day suspension
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, recommendation of opportunity contract
3-5 day suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
Libelous Materials printed/distribution
1-5 day suspension, parent notification, possible law enforcement notification
3-5 day suspension, parent notification, possible law enforcement notification
5 day suspension, parent/counselor notification, law enforcement notification, possible recommendation for expulsion
Intentionally engaging in harassment, threats, bullying or intimidation EC 48900.4 EC 48900 (k)
Detention(s), or Saturday School, or 1-3 days of suspension, parent conference
3-5 days of suspension, parent conference
5 day suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
Sexual harassment EC 48900.2
1-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion
DEFIANCE No show for after school detention
1 Saturday School for each offense 1 day suspension, parent phone conference
1 Saturday School for each offense, parent conference 1 day suspension, parent conference
Detention after school, Saturday School
Detention, Saturday School parent conference
Defiance (confrontational behavior/language)
Detention, Saturday school, parent conference
Saturday School, 1-3 day Suspension, parent conference, recommendation for opportunity contract
3-5 day Suspension, parent conference, opportunity contract
Willful disobedience/disrupting school activities. EC 48900 (k)
1-3 day suspension, or alternative means of correction, parent conference
1-5 day suspension, parent conference.
5-day suspension, parent conference, possible recommendation for expulsion
Skateboarding, rollerblading, bicycling, riding a scooter on campus
Equipment confiscated, detention(s), or Saturday School Confiscation, Detention(s), or Saturday School. Phone call home, and or Possible administrative referral to PVPSA Detentions(s), or Saturday School, or 1-5 day suspension. 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, fire marshal notification, law enforcement notification, possible expulsion recommendation
No show to Saturday School General defiance: (breaking classroom behavioral norms, procedures and or protocols)
1-5 days suspension 1 day suspension, parent conference Saturday School, 1-5 day Suspension, parent conference, recommendation for opportunity contract
UNSAFE BEHAVIOR
Possession of matches, lighters, lasers and any unsafe object (as determined by administration)
Disorderly conduct (Intentional actions that may cause injuries to others)
Causing or Setting Fires EC 48900 (f) PC 451,452
Videotaping (Creating an unauthorized photo/video of any student, staff, instructor on any electronic device)
Confiscation of device, Saturday School, 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement.
Equipment confiscated, 1-3 days Suspension, parent conference Confiscation, Detention(s), or Saturday School. Phone call home, and or Possible administrative referral to PVPSA 1-5 day suspension, Possible administrative referral to PVPSA 5 day suspension, parent conference, fire marshal notification, law enforcement notification, recommendation for expulsion Confiscation of device, Saturday School, 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement possible recommendation for expulsion.
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Equipment confiscated, 3-5 days suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement Confiscation, Detention(s), or Saturday School. Phone call home, and or Possible administrative referral to PVPSA 3-5 days of suspension. Administrative referral to PVPSA
Not Applicable
Confiscation of device, Saturday School, 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion.
OFFENSE
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENSE
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
False Fire Alarm. False 911 call-emergency call EC 48900 (k)
1-5 day suspension, parent conference, Fire Marshall notification, law enforcement notification, possible recommendation for expulsion
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, Fire Marshall notification, law enforcement notification, restitution, possible recommendation for expulsion
Not Applicable
VIOLENCE Throwing food or other objects at and or toward students/staff/teachers. Fighting EC 48900 (a)
Battery EC 48900 (a.2) Play fighting/”body blows”’ Rough physical Interactions (consequences based on perceived level of violence) Verbal Conflict/ Posturing/ Challenging Others to engage in violent behavior Sexual Assault/Battery EC 48900(n), 48915©(4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault. EC 48915©(4)
3-5 day suspension, parent conference, possible law enforcement notification, possible recommendation for expulsion
Basic means of correction, parent notification, possible 1-3 day suspension.
1-3 day suspension, parent conference, possible law enforcement notification
5 day suspension, parent conference, law enforcement notification, administrative referral to PVPSA 5 day suspension, parent conference, law enforcement notification, administrative referral to PVPSA
5 day suspension, parent conference, law enforcement notification, recommendation for expulsion. 5 day suspension, parent conference, law enforcement notification, recommendation for expulsion.
Warning 1-5 day suspension
3-5 day suspension
3-5 day suspension
Warning,1-5 day suspension and/or CRT
3-5 day suspension
3-5 day suspension
Not applicable
Not applicable
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion 5-day suspension, law enforcement notification, recommendation for expulsion.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Possession or use of tobacco or any product containing tobacco or nicotine EC 48900 (h) Possession, sale, and or trade of drug paraphernalia EC 48900 (j) Furnishing any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant. reco mmendation for EC 48900© In possession of alcohol or narcotics or in the immediate vicinity of others in possession of alcohol or narcotics (and or paraphernalia)
Parent notification, Detention(s), or Saturday School, confiscation, referral to PVPSA Basic means of correction, 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, referral to PVPSA 5 day suspension, notification to law enforcement, administrative referral to PVPSA
1-3 day suspension, parent conference
3-5 day suspension, parent conference
Basic means of correction, 1-5 day suspension, parent notification, notification to law enforcement, referral to PVPSA
1-5 days suspension, parent notification
5 day suspension, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion, referral to PVPSA expulsion. Possible recommendation 3-5 day suspension, Administrative referral to PVPSA, possible recommendation for expulsion
1-5 day suspension, Possible administrative referral to PVPSA
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Not applicable
3-5 day suspension and recommendation for expulsion
OFFENSE
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENSE
ADDITIONAL OFFENSES
Possession and or use of a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant. EC 48900©
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, referral to PVPSA
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
Not applicable
Selling a controlled substance. EC 48900© EC 48915©(3)
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
Not applicable
WEAPONS/PRANKS-VIOLENCE Possession of any look-alike weapon at school or school activity EC 48900 (m) Possession, use of, sale, or otherwise furnishing of a knife or other dangerous object. EC 48900(b) Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. EC 48900(b) EC 48915©(1)
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion 5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion 5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion. 5- day suspension, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion 5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not Applicable
Not applicable
Not Applicable
Not applicable
Possession of an explosive. EC 48915 ©(5)
5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, recommendation for expulsion
Not applicable
Not applicable
Pranks (involvement)
Detention(s), Saturday School, 1-5 day suspension, parent conference, notification to law enforcement, possible loss of privileges
3-5 day suspension, restitution, notification to law enforcement, possible loss of privileges, possible recommendation for expulsion
5 day suspension, restitution, notification to law enforcement, possible loss of privileges, possible recommendation for expulsion
Brandishing a knife at another person EC 48915 © (2)
The Exclusion List: REMEMBER… Aptos High School students will be added to the exclusion list (for 8 weeks) if they are suspended from school, truant, fail to attend detentions that result from tardiness, and/or fail to attend Saturday School as a result of unexcused absences. Revised 6/22/16
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SUCCESS SKILLS
{preparing for college}
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE The College Application Process {1}
The application process begins in NINTH grade. Your grades and coursework will directly impact your admittance to college. {2} Fill your schedule with a variety of subjects and difficulty. Colleges are looking for well-rounded students who are highly motivated. Do your best in each class. Do not let a class slip because it does not interest you. Colleges look for a consistent performance in all subjects. {3} Take the SAT or ACT in time to include your scores on college applications. {4} Look at as many potential colleges as possible. Do not limit your options. {5} {6} {7} {8} {9}
Visit as many campuses as possible and talk to students, staff and the office of admissions while at the college. Send applications to prospective colleges beginning in early fall of your senior year. You can obtain applications and information in the guidance office or online at university and college websites. Fill out any potential scholarship forms and send them to the appropriate personnel. Allow at least two weeks for your counselor to process your applications. Many schools will respond to your application within four to six weeks.
Steps for Juniors {1}
Talk to your counselor about filling your junior-year class schedule with coursework in English, foreign language, social studies, science, and mathematics. It is recommended that students take as many mathematics courses as possible. {2} Colleges are looking for well-rounded students in the arts, business, drama, and speech. {3} Find out when potential universities are visiting your school or when your school is going on visitations to potential colleges. {4} It is best to visit campuses when classes are in session, not spring break, Christmas, etc. {5} Take a course that prepares you for the SAT or ACT. {6} At the beginning of your junior year, take the PSAT exam to practice and gauge yourself for the SAT. {7} Take the SAT or ACT in the spring of your junior year. If you feel the score does not reflect your ability, retake the exam during your senior year. {8} Start applying for any scholarships for which you feel you are qualified. {9} If you know your intended field of study in college, schedule your senior year with an emphasis in that area. {10} Plan to visit as many colleges during the summer as possible. Steps for Seniors {1}
Attend as many college fairs as possible in your local area. Visit as many institutions and universities as possible. It is best to visit campuses when classes are in session. (Not spring break, Christmas or any major holiday.) {3} When visiting colleges, meet with the admissions office and financial aid office as well as speak with professors in your intended field of study. {4} Talk to older friends and students about that particular college or university. {5} Ensure that your SAT or ACT scores meet the requirements of the colleges and universities that interest you. If necessary, retake the entrance exams. {6} Make a list of admission deadlines at the colleges you are interested in attending. {7} Submit completed college applications to your guidance counselor, and be sure to include any application fees. {8} File a financial aid form. {9} Inquire about any available scholarships, and be sure to meet the appropriate requirements and deadlines. {10} Keep a file of any correspondence from potential colleges for future reference. {2}
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CHARACTER C
H What’s
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“Character is power.”
~BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
“ What
lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” ~RALPH WALDO EMERSON
As you wind your way through this world, you inevitably come to a fork in the road: You can either be noted for your character – or be known as a character, to paraphrase a high school principal’s advice to his graduating class. Your character determines whether your friends, classmates and family members see you as a leader, respect you as a role model and, ultimately, feel their interactions with you help them become better people. But what values and personal attributes comprise character? To name just a few, character is defined by:
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CARING Caring and concern for others are at the root of the
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HONESTY Be honest with yourself and with others in every
A
ACTIONS Your actions – not your intentions or words – are what
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RESPONSIBILITY Your sense of responsibility is what compels you to do the right thing, follow through on your promises and be accountable for your actions. Personal rights are only possible if they’re accompanied by responsibility.
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ACCEPTANCE Character demands that we accept others’ dif-
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CITIZENSHIP People of strong moral character don’t sit on the
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TRUSTWORTHINESS Trust can’t be granted; it can
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EMPATHY When you empathize with others, you go beyond kindness
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RESPECT Respect for yourself and for others is an integral component of character. Without respect, caring and empathy are empty expressions. Respect is what enables us to accept and appreciate others’ differences.
Golden Rule – “Treat others as you want them to treat you.”
interaction. Honesty and integrity are the core values that make respect, courage and trustworthiness possible.
define your character. Often, these become acts of courage, such as taking a stand against injustice, prejudice, cruelty and other inhumane behaviors.
ferences and appreciate how diversity strengthens our society.
sidelines. Contribute your “fair share” – participate fully as a concerned student, volunteer and voter.
only be earned. Deliver on your promises. Act honestly at every turn.
and caring; you truly begin to see the world from someone else’s perspective.
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LANGUAGE ARTS COMMON PREFIXES Prefix
autobicomcondisenextrailimininterirmidmisnonpostpreresubsupertransun-
Meaning
self two or twice with with do the opposite of to make beyond not not or within not or within between not middle wrong not or without after before back or again below above, outside across, over not
{common prefixes & suffixes}
A PREFIX IS A SYLLABLE ADDED TO THE BEGINNING OF A WORD TO CHANGE ITS MEANING.
Examples
automobile, autopilot bicycle, biannual, biweekly compare, communicate, company conference, concert, confide disappear, dislike, distrust ensure, enlarge, enable extraordinary, extrasensory illegal, illogical, illiterate impossible, immature, impatient insecure, incomplete, indoors, ingrown international, interact, intersection irresponsible, irregular midnight, midstream, midway mistake, misguide, misunderstood nonsense, nonfat, nonfiction postgraduate, postwar prehistoric, precaution, preschool return, rewrite, recycle, react submarine, subzero, subtitle supernatural, supermarket, superpower transplant, transcontinental, transport unsafe, unusual, unsure
A SUFFIX IS A SYLLABLE ADDED TO THE END OF A WORD TO CHANGE ITS MEANING. IN MOST CASES, WHEN ADDING A SUFFIX THAT STARTS WITH A VOWEL, DROP THE FINAL E OF THE ROOT WORD. FOR EXAMPLE, NERVE BECOMES NERVOUS. ALSO, CHANGE A FINAL Y IN THE ROOT WORD TO AN I BEFORE ADDING ANY SUFFIX EXCEPT -ING.
COMMON SUFFIXES
Suffix
-able -al -an -ance -ant -ative -ent -ful -ian -ity -ive -less -ment -ness -or -ous -ship -ward
Meaning
able to be of, like or suitable for relating to, belonging to or living in the condition or state of being a person or thing that does something having the nature of or relating to characterized by full of relating to, belonging to or living in quality or degree have or tend to be without or lacking act of state of person or thing that does something characterized by quality of or having the office of in the direction of
Examples
payable, movable, portable logical, natural, comical American, European, librarian performance, allowance contestant, peasant, servant imaginative, talkative, decorative different, reverent, independent thoughtful, beautiful musician, magician activity, fatality, popularity active, attractive, impressive homeless, thoughtless payment, employment, achievement happiness, thoughtfulness actor, accelerator nervous, courageous, famous friendship, leadership, companionship backward, homeward, westward
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LANGUAGE ARTS
{root words & their derivatives}
acer, acid, acri | bitter, sour, sharp
grad, gress | step, go
salv, salu | safe, healthy
ag, agi, ig, act | do, move, go
here, hes | stick
scope | see, watch
hydr, hydra, hydro | water
scrib, script | write
acerbic, acidity, acrid, acrimony
agent, agenda, agitate, agility, navigate, ambiguous, action, react
anni, annu, enni | year
anniversary, annually, centennial
arch | chief, first, rule
archangel, architect, archaic, patriarchy
aud | hear, listen
audiology, auditorium, audition
belli | war
rebellion, belligerent, bellicose
capit, capt | head
decapitate, capital, captain
clud, clus, claus | shut
include, conclude, recluse, claustrophobia
cord, cor, cardi | heart
cordial, concord, discord, courage
corp | body
corpse, corps, corporation, corpulent
crea | create
creature, recreation, creation
cresc, cret, crease | rise, grow
crescendo, concrete, increase
cycl, cyclo | wheel, circular
bicycle, cyclic, cyclone, Cyclops
dem | people
democracy, demography, epidemic
dict | say, speak
dictation, dictionary, benediction, dictator, edict, predict, verdict
dorm | sleep
dormant, dormitory
dura | hard, lasting
durable, duration, endure
equi | equal
equinox, equilibrium, equipoise
fall, fals | deceive
fallacy, fallacious, falsify
fid, fide, feder | faith, trust
confidante, perfidy, fiduciary, fidelity, confident, infidel, federal, confederacy
fin | end, ended, finished
final, finite, finish, confine, fine, refine, define, finale, infinity
fort, forc | strong
fortress, fortify, forte, fortitude
geo | earth
geography, geocentric, geology
grade, gradual, graduate, progress adhere, cohere, inherent, cohesion
dehydrate, hydrant, hydraulic, hydrogen
ignis | fire
ignite, igneous, ignition
ject | throw
deject, project, eject, interject
lau, lav, lot, lut | wash
launder, lavatory, lotion, ablution
liter | letters
literary, literal, alliteration
magn | great
magnify, magnificent, magnitude, magnanimous, magnum, magnate
man | hand
manual, manage, manufacture, manicure, manifest, maneuver
mem | remember
memo, commemoration, memento, memoir, memorable, memory
migra | wander
migrate, emigrant, immigrate
mit, miss | send
emit, remit, submit, commit, transmit, mission, missile, commissary, emissary
nat, nasc | to be from, spring forth
innate, natal, native, renaissance
nov | new
novel, novice, innovate, renovate
omni | all, every
omnipotent, omniscient, omnivorous
path, pathy | feeling, suffering
pathos, sympathy, apathy, telepathy
ped, pod | foot
pedal, impede, pedestrian, centipede, expedition, tripod, podiatry
pel, puls | drive, urge
compel, dispel, expel, repel, propel, pulse, impulse, pulsate, repulsive
salvation, salvage, salutation telescope, periscope, kaleidoscope scribble, inscribe, describe, prescribe, subscribe, manuscript, inscription
sent, sens | feel
sentiment, consent, dissent, sense, sensation, sensitive, sensory, sensible
sign, signi | sign, mark seal
signal, signature, design, insignia
sist, sta, stit | stand
assist, persist, stamina, status, state, statue, stable, stationary, establish
solv, solu | loosen
solvent, absolve, soluble, solution
spir | breath
spirit, expire, inspire, respiration
tact, tang, tag, tig | touch
tactile, tactual, contact, intact, tangible, contagious, contiguous
tempo | time
temporary, contemporary, temporal
ten, tin, tain | hold
tenant, tenure, detention, pertinent, contain, pertain
terra | earth
terrain, terrarium, territory
tract, tra | draw, pull
tractor, attract, tractable, abstract
trib | pay, bestow
tribute, contribute, attribute, distribute, tributary, retribution
uni | one
unicorn, unify, universal
vac | empty
vacate, vacuum, vacant, evacuate
ven, vent | come
convene, venue, venture, advent
ver, veri | true
verdict, verify, verisimilitude
poli | city
vict, vinc | conquer
port | carry
viv, vita, vivi | alive, life
punct | point, dot
voc | call
ri, ridi, risi | laughter
zo | animal zoo, zoology, zoomorphic, zodiac
metropolis, police, politics, acropolis portable, transport, export, support punctual, punctuation, puncture deride, ridicule, ridiculous, risible
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victor, convict, convince, invincible revive, survive, vivid, vitality
vocation, convocation, evoke, vocal
LANGUAGE ARTS
YOUR WORKS-CITED LIST
{MLA style of documentation}
Your works-cited list should appear at the end of your essay. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the essay. Each source you cite in the essay must appear in your works-cited list; likewise, each entry in the works-cited list must be cited in the text.
According to the Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Edition: {1} {2}
Double-space all entries. Begin the first line of an entry flush with the left margin, and indent lines that follow by one-half inch. {3} List entries in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. If you are listing more than one work by the same author, alphabetize the works according to title. Instead of repeating the author’s name, type three hyphens followed by a period, and then give the title. {4} Italicize the titles of works published independently. Books, plays, long poems, pamphlets, periodicals and films are all published independently. {5} If the title of a book you are citing includes the title of another book, italicize the main title but not the other title. {6} Use quotation marks to indicate titles of short works included in larger works, song titles and titles of unpublished works. {7} Separate the author, title, and publication information with a period followed by one space. {8} Single space after a colon. {9} Use lowercase abbreviations to identify parts of a work (for example, vol. for volume), a named translator (trans.), and a named editor (ed.). However, when these designations follow a period, the first letter should be capitalized. {10} Use the shortened forms for the publisher’s name. When the publisher’s name includes the name of a person, cite the last name alone. When the publisher’s name includes the name of more than one person, cite only the first of these names. {11} Commonly used with electronic sources, the abbreviation n.p. indicates that neither a publisher nor a sponsor name has been provided. Use n.d. (for no date) when the web page does not provide a publication date.
WebSites (General guidelines)
Author’s last name, first name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. Publisher or sponsor, date of resource creation (if available or n.d. if you don’t know the date). Web. Date of access.
page on a website
“How to Change Your Car’s Oil.” eHow.com. eHow, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.
article in a journal from a website
Wheelis, Mark. “Investigating Disease Outbreaks Under a Protocol to the Biological and
(also in print)
article in a periodical (General guidelines)
Toxin Weapons Convention.” Emerging Infectious Diseases 6.6 (2014): 595-600. Web. 8 Feb. 2015. Author’s last name, first name. “Article title.” Periodical title. Date: inclusive pages. Medium of publication.
BYLINED article from a daily newspaper
Barringer, Felicity. “Where Many Elderly Live, Signs of the Future.” New York Times
unBYLINED article from a daily newspaper
“Infant Mortality Down; Race Disparity Widens.” Washington Post 12 Mar. 2015: A12.
article from a monthly or bImonthly magazine
Willis, Garry. “The Words that Remade America: Lincoln at Gettysburg.” Atlantic
7 Mar. 2014, nat. ed., sec. 1: 12. Print.
Print.
June 2015: 57-79. Print.
article from a weekly or biweekly magazine
Hughes, Robert. “Futurisms Farthest Frontier.” Time 9 July 2015: 58-59. Print.
editorial
“A Question of Medical Sight.” Editorial. Plain Dealer 11 Mar. 2015: 6B. Print.
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LANGUAGE ARTS
{MLA style of documentation}
book
Author’s last name, first name. Book title. Additional information.
(General guidelines)
Book by one author
Wheelen, Richard. Sherman’s March. New York: Crowell, 1978. Print.
two or more books by the same author
Garreau, Joel. Edge City: Life on the New Frontier. New York: Doubleday, 1991. Print.
book by two or three authors
Purves, Alan C., and Victoria Rippere. Elements of Writing About a Literary Work.
City of publication: Publishing company, publication date. Medium of publication.
---. The Nine Nations of North America. Boston: Houghton, 1981. Print.
Urbana, Ill.: NCTE, 1968. Print.
book by four or more authors
Pratt, Robert A., et al. Masters of British Literature. Boston: Houghton, 1956. Print.
book by a corporate author
The Rockefeller Panel Reports. Prospect for America. New York: Doubleday, 1961. Print.
book by an anonymous author
Literary Market Place: The Dictionary of American Book Publishing. 2003 ed. New York:
book with an author and an editor
Bowker, 2002. Print.
Toomer, Jean. Cane. Ed. Darwin T. Turner. New York: Norton, 1988. Print. Morris, William. “The Haystack in the Floods.” Nineteenth Century British Minor Poets.
a work in an anthology
Eds. Richard Wilbur and W. H. Auden. New York: Dell, Laurel Edition, 1965. 35-52.
Print. an edition other than the first
Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Riverside Chaucer. Ed. Larry D. Benson. 3rd ed. Boston: Houghton, 1987. Print.
signed article in a reference book
Wallace, Wilson D. “Superstition.” World Book Encyclopedia. 1970 ed. Print.
unsigned article in a reference book
“Tharp, Twyla.” Who’s Who of American Women. 17th ed. 1991-1992. Print.
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Healthy Living
{stress — signs of stress}
wellness S t r e ss
Signs of Stress Feeling irritable Always rushing Forgetting things
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” — William James
Grinding your teeth at night Feeling like you’re being picked on Getting a sore neck or shoulder Losing stuff Feeling sad or anxious
What Causes Your Stress?
Chill Out
What’s stressful for some is nothing to others and vice versa. What sets you on edge?
Take deep breaths Step away from the situation Go for a walk
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Take a break
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Get good rest
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Eat healthy foods
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Get some exercise Find someone to listen
How Will You De-stress?
Give yourself positive messages
When you’re as taut as a rubber band, what’s going to help you relax?
Set priorities
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HEALTHY LIVING
{social media safety for teens}
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