HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL
2017-2018
STUDENT HANDBOOK
“The Focus At Hilltop Is Academics.” This student handbook is available on line at hth.sweetwaterschools.org All Sweetwater Union High School District Board policies and regulations can be accessed at www.sweetwaterschools.org.
HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT At Hilltop High School our mission is to provide a safe, “Sweetwater Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.” SUHSD Board Policy 0410. Los programas y actividades del distrito Sweetwater Union High School District esteran libres de discriminación basada en edad, género, identidad o expresion de genero, o informacion genetica, sexo, raza, color, religión, ascendencia, origen nacional, identificación con un grupo étnico, estado civil, discapacidad física o mental, orientación sexual; o por la percepción de una o más o de dichas características, o la asociacion con una persona or grupo con una o mas dichas caracteristicas percibidas o reales”. Política 0410 del Consejo de SUHSD. SUHSD Board Policy 0410.
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES • Students will be motivated, helpful & self-disciplined • Students will be collaborative learners • Students will be creative problem solvers & effective communicators
ALMA MATER All Hail to Alma Mater!
FIGHT SONG Down the field the Lancer Team goes, !2
All Hail to Hilltop High The Spirit of the Westland Where Our Fond Mem'ries lie; Thy Guardian is the Mountain Beside the Silv'ry Sea; We Love Thee Alma Mater, All Hail, All Hail to Thee!
Fighting all the way To score those points that mean, we'll celebrate Another victory day. Rah, rah, rah! Hit them hard and see how they fall; Hilltop High will win over all. Hail, Hail the team's all here, So let's give them a Lancer cheer. Fight! Fight!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS School Mission Statement /Schoolwide Learning Outcomes/ Alma Mater/ Fight Song… Table of Contents……………………………………………………………..…………… District and School Information………………………………………………………….... Who To Ask For Help/Information……………………………………………………….. Student Behavior Expectations and Guidelines • Bullying , Harassment ……………………………………………………………. • Hazing, Sexual Harassment……………………………………………………….. • Challenge of Authority/Defiance………………………………………………….. • Clean Campus……………………………………………………………………... • Electronic Devices, Food, Honesty/Integrity of Students…………………………. • Graffiti/Vandalism…………………………………………………………………. • Student Dress Guidelines, Hat Policy, Prohibited Items, Searches & Seizures • Hall Passes…………………………………………………………………………. Disciplinary Actions/Consequences • Possible Disciplinary Actions, Detentions, Suspensions..…………………………. • Intradistrict Transfer, Expulsions………………………………………………….. Attendance Office Information • Attendance Policy and Procedures…………………………………………………... • Closed Campus…………………………………………………………………….… • Off Campus Permits…………………….…………………………………………… • Tardy Policy & Procedures………………………………………………………….. • Saturday School……………………………………………………………………... General Information for Students/Parents • Emergency Contact Information…………………………………………………….. • Lunch and/or Breakfast……………………………………………………………… • Graduation Ceremony……………………………………………………………….. • Guests/Trespassers on Campus……………………………………………………… • Messages and Deliveries to students………………………………………………… • Transportation/Parking………………………………………………………………. • Withdrawal from School…………………………………………………………….. • No Smoking Policy………………………………………………………………….. Emergency/Major Crisis • General Procedures…………………………………………………………………… • Student Preparation………………………………………………………………….... • Student Retention /Release …………………………………………………………... • Bus Transportation……………………………………………………………………. • Helicopter Area & Distress Signal……………………………………………………. • Site Command Post Procedures……………………………………………………….. • Emergency Procedures…………………………………………………………………
ASB Office Information • Athletic Information………………………………………………………………….. • Clubs and Organizations……………………………………………………………… • Lost and Found………………………………………………………………………. • Student ID/ASB CARDS……………………………………………………………..
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Counseling Center Information • California Scholarship Federation (CSF)……………………………………………. • College Testing Information…………………………………………………………. • Community Service Requirements…………………………………………………… • Schedule Changes……………………………………………………………………. • Scholarship & Citizenship Grading Standards………………………………………. • Special Programs at Hilltop High School……………………………………………. • Southwestern College Courses at Hilltop High School……………………………… • Valedictorian & Salutatorian………………………………………………………… • Work Permits………………………………………………………………………… • Disclosure of Student Testing Data…………………………………………………. Library Information • Resources and Policies……………………………………………………………… • Hilltop High School ID Cards……………………………………………………….. • Library Lending Policy……………………………………………………………… • Textbook Fines and Fees……………………………………………………………. • Textbook Lending Policy…………………………………………………………….. Nurse’s Office Information • Health Info.…………………………………………………………………………… • Hearing Tests……………………………………………….…………………………. • Immunizations……….………………………………………….…………………….. • Medicine…………………………………………………………………………….… Discipline/Behavior…………………………………………………………………………… Parent Information • Student/Parent/School Compact for Educational Success…………………………….. • Title I School-Level Parental Involvement Policy…………………………………….. Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………… Important Dates to Remember………………………………………………………………..
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SCHOOL COLORS: Kelly Green, White and Black SCHOOL MOTTO:
"The Focus at Hilltop Is Academics"
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arturo Solis – President
Paula Hall – Vice-President Board Members !5
Nicholas Segura
Kevin Pike
Frank A. Tarantino
Administration Center 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91911
Dr. Karen Janney
Superintendent Hilltop High School 555 Claire Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910
Attendance Office: 476-4204 Main Office: 476-4200
ASB Office: 476-4250
Dr. Thomas Gray Ms. Leila Kashani Mr. Ricardo Gomez Ms. Anna Gutierrez Mr. Mark Carpizo Mr. John Salts Ms. Ilyana Castaneda Ms. Rosemary Di Stefano Ms. Debbie Gerlack Ms. Carla Jacobo Ms. Lorena Villalpando Ms. Nancy Yamada Ms. Kimberly Esparza Ms. Priscilla Nueve Ms. Clarisa Gomez Ms. Nancy Acerrio
Counseling Center: 476-4220 Registrar: 476-4223 Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal, Student Activities Attendance Coordinator Counselor Counselor Counselor Counselor Counselor Counselor Librarian Nurse School Psychologist Athletic Director
Hilltop High Learning Center 476-4280 Mr. Robert Freels Mr. Peter Hosingloy Ms. Monica Perez
Teacher Teacher Counselor
EVER WONDERED WHO TO ASK FOR HELP OR INFORMATION? Subject Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Academy of Information Technology Afterschool Program
Contact Person Pamela Skalicky Ivan Rubio Ivan Rubio
Office Rm. 601 Rm. 1203 Rm 1203 !6
Associated Student Body (ASB) Athletics Athletic Clearance/Eligibility Attendance AVID Bulletin (Daily) Bus Transportation Checking In/Out of School Club Information College and Career Planning Custodian Assistance Facilities, Use of Finance FLAGS Program GATE Program and Advanced Placement Illness/Injury/Personal Problems Library Services and Lost Books Lost & Found Lunch Program Parking Problems Personal Problems Scholarships School Calendar Senior Activities Special Education Student Government Testing Transcripts Work Permits Yearbook
Nancy Acerrio Mark Carpizo Bonnie Ansel Sarah Young Karla Ortiz Assistant Principal
ASB Office Rm. 811 ASB Office Main Office Rm. 912 Main Office ASB Office Main Office ASB Office Counseling Center
Raleigh Dueñas
Ray Adachi Leila Kashani Priscilla Nueve Marla Cuevas Lisa McCaughey Assistant Principal Counseling Center Debbie Gerlack
Clarisa Gomez Assistant Principal Lourdes Ocampo Karla Ortiz Courtney Petersen
ASB Office ASB Office Rm 201 Main Office Main Office/Nurse Library ASB Office Cafeteria
Counseling Center ASB Office ASB Office Counseling Center ASB Office Counseling Center Main Office Rm. 1211
PHONE NUMBERS TO DIAL DIRECT Academy Office ASB Office Attendance Office Cafeteria Counseling Center
476-4276 476-4250 476-4204 476-4270 476-4220
Football Office Library Main Office PE Boys PE Girls
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS/GUIDELINES
BULLYING/HARASSMENT/HAZING/ SEXUAL HARASSMENT Hilltop High School believes in creating and maintaining a safe, orderly environment in which students can learn. We believe that all students and staff have the right to attend a campus that is safe, secure, and peaceful. WHY DO PEOPLE BULLY? • They want to hurt others. • They like to make fun of people who are different. • They like to feel powerful. • They’re trying to move attention away from themselves. • They think it’s funny and no big deal. BULLYING/HARASSMENT CAN INCLUDE: • Hurtful words, cruel jokes or tricks. • Verbal threats, mean looks or rude gestures. • Pushing, hitting, and pinching. • Making people do things they don’t want to do. • Picking on or ganging up on someone. • Ignoring or leaving people out. • Writing nasty notes. • Starting rumors.
you trust to help. It takes courage to stop being a bully! WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT BULLYING & HARASSMENT: As a Teen... • Know your school rules. Know your rights and responsibilities about bullying, harassment, and hazing. • Monitor the words, jokes and sense of humor you and your friend’s use. • Show others that you think bullying is NOT OK. • Get help if you are bullied or see someone being bullied. As a Parent... • Notice and talk about changes in your teen’s behavior. • Notice when your teen’s actions or words seem disrespectful of others. • Know the rules at your teen’s school about bullying, harassment and hazing. • On a regular basis monitor your student’s social media. As a Family... • Stop bullying acts in your family. • Notice put-down humor in TV shows or music.
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You’re a victim if someone bullies you. You need to get help by reporting it to your teacher, Assistant Principal or other staff member of HHS. You’re a bystander if you see someone being bullied. You need to help the victim get help by reporting it. You need to show others that bullying is unacceptable. You’re a bully if you make fun of, put down or deliberately hurt someone. Ask someone !8
HAZING Hazing, as described below, is a violation of the California Education Code. If a student is guilty of hazing, he/she will be disciplined according to district policy (Board Policy 5236) and the California Education Code (32050). Hazing in any form is considered dangerous conduct and forbidden by California law. “Hazing” includes any method of initiation or preinitiation into a student organization or any pastime or amusement engaged with respect to such an organization. No student shall conspire to engage in hazing or commit any act that caused or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental harm to any student(s) or other person(s). SEXUAL HARASSMENT All types of sexual harassment should be reported to school authorities immediately. • Sexual harassment can be physical, verbal or visual. • Sexual Harassment is unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior/attention, which interferes with your right to get an education or to participate in school activities. It results from conduct of a sexual nature that offends, stigmatizes, demeans, frightens, or threatens you because of your sex. • Sexual harassment can happen once or many times. Being the target of sexual harassment may make it scary to go to school or hard to concentrate. Incidents of sexual harassment may cause the target to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or threatened. • Agreement isn’t needed. Sexual harassment is determined by the victim and how he/she feels, not by the perpetrator’s intent. You do not have to get others to agree with you. • School district officials are legally responsible to guarantee an education for all students in a safe environment which is free from sexual harassment and sexual discrimination. • Some forms of sexual harassment are also crimes and can be considered sexual assault. These should be reported to the police or district
attorney so that the perpetrator(s) can be prosecuted.
Examples of Sexual Harassment/Assault: • Touching, pinching and/or grabbing body parts • Sending sexual notes or pictures, on paper and/or electronically • Writing sexual graffiti • Wearing clothing with sexual images or words • Making suggestive or sexual gestures, looks, jokes, or verbal comments (including “mooing,” “barking” and other noises) • Spreading sexual rumors or making sexual propositions • Pulling someone else’s clothes off or pulling your own clothes off • Being forced to kiss someone or do something sexual • Rape or attempted rape, including “date” rape
Hilltop High School is a designated “NO PLACE FOR HATE” ZONE.
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CHALLENGEOF AUTHORITY/ DEFIANCE/ DISRUPTION All school staff members are in a position of authority on campus and at all school-related activities. Students are expected to cooperate and do what is asked of them, i.e., give name, show ID, come to the office, etc. • Direct challenges or verbal abuse toward a staff member can result in automatic suspension. • If the verbal abuse is considered a threat of bodily harm to a staff member, the result of such action can be arrest and possible expulsion from Sweetwater Union High School District. • The classroom must have an environment that is conducive to learning. Students must respect the classroom and respond to the guidance from the teacher. CLEAN CAMPUS Help keep your campus clean. Place all paper, wrappers, and trash in the trash cans provided. It is the responsibility of each student to place his/her trash in the trash can at all times. Students can face disciplinary actions if they do not pick up their own trash. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: STUDENT USE ON CAMPUS California Education Code (48901.5) allows school districts to regulate the possession and use of electronic devices by students while on school grounds. •
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Students may only use cell phones on campus before and after school, during lunch and passing periods. Cell phones must be off and stored out of sight in purses, backpacks or pockets when in classrooms. Electronic devices, such as iPods, speakers and/or headsets are prohibited in class. Students who publish (in print, texts or on the Internet) photos, videos or taped conversations acquired at school or school events without
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permission of the person(s) who are subjects in the photos, videos or taped conversations are subject to discipline to include but not limited to Saturday School, suspension and/or transfer to another school or school program. Hilltop High School and the Sweetwater Union High School District accept no responsibility for breakage, theft or loss of personal electronic items.
FOOD All food and drinks should be consumed in the lunch areas or the cafeteria. Do not take any food or drink to a classroom or through a side gates. NO OFF CAMPUS FOOD IS ALLOWED. HONESTY/INTEGRITY OF STUDENT WORK POLICY No student shall engage in any activity that involves cheating, plagiarism (the taking of ideas or writing from another and passing them off as one's own), copying another student's homework or tests or allowing another student to copy his or her work. Students are subject to disciplinary consequences. GRAFFITI/VANDALISM • Any student caught scrawling graffiti, or in possession of markers and/or spray paint or etching tools, will be subject to suspension, prosecution and/or personal liability for damages. • Parents will be liable for expenses resulting from vandalism. • Any student who defaces or destroys any property belonging to the school or any person is liable for the damages. • Other possible administrative actions include police contact and transfer to another school. STUDENT DRESS GUIDELINES Hilltop High has the following dress guidelines for the 2017-2018 school year. Students are required to wear clothes that are neat in appearance and appropriate for school (CA Title V, See. 302; SUHSD Policy 5146). Guidelines !10
may be revised as needed at any time. All manner of dress is subject to administrative discretion as to its acceptance. A student may not remain in the classroom or on campus dressed in a manner which: • Creates a health or safety hazard for the student • Constitutes a serious or unnecessary distraction to the learning process
Hat Policy In accordance with California Senate Bill 310 and the State Education Code, Hilltop High School students may wear sun-protective clothing outdoors, while adhering to the following regulations: •
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Any article of clothing that is worn or altered in such a way as to identify students with non-school clubs, teams or gangs is not allowed. Apparel representing community organizations may be worn with prior approval of the school principal or designee. Pants must be the appropriate size, belted at the waist. Oversized, sagging or altered pants are not allowed. Pajamas are not acceptable attire during the school day or at school events/activities. Skirts, shorts and pants must be worn so that midriffs are not exposed. Accessories (such as jewelry, hair nets, belts, and bandanas) with non-school logos, insignias, colors or writing depicting non-school clubs, teams or gangs are not allowed. Any clothing or accessories which advocate, advertise or display any type of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, hate, violence, foul language, graffiti, or any acts which are illegal, obscene, sexual or hazardous to one's health, are not allowed. Attire, including clothing, masks, jewelry and other accessories, which is a safety hazard to the wearer or others, is not allowed. This includes wallet chains and jewelry or accessories with sharp studs. Half shirts, crop tops, tops which are backless, strapless, halter-type or have low cut necklines, fishnet tops, see-through tops, or blouses/tops which drape open to reveal the midriff or navel are not permitted at school. All shirts and blouses must be long enough to be tucked in. Tops must have straps at least 1 inch wide and cover bras. Undergarments should not be visible. Sock-like footwear and slippers are not appropriate and are not allowed.
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The allowed sun-protective hat wear includes: • school-designated Hilltop High or “Lancer” hats • appropriate commercial, store-bought baseball hats, beanies & visors that utilize common sports-team logos Hats may be worn “outdoors”. Hats may not be customized, personalized, or altered to serve as a “message”. This includes Old English style lettering. Non-regulation or inappropriate hats that are deemed distracting or offensive will be confiscated and, upon request, returned to parents by the Assistant Principals.
Students coming to school improperly dressed will be disciplined, loaned clean alternative clothing to change into and/or sent home to change. Consistent defiance of dress guidelines will result in further disciplinary action. PROHIBITED ITEMS • Explosives of any kind including stink bombs, fireworks and shells • Alcohol, controlled drugs, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and drug paraphernalia • Dangerous objects, knives, pepper spray, laser pointers, stun guns, or any type of object that could be used as a weapon • Obscene or pornographic materials • Gambling equipment • Graffiti marking pens or spray paint • Backpacks with studs, safety pins or other sharp metal accessories SEARCHES AND SEIZURES !11
The law provides school officials with wide latitude to search students, their possessions, and automobiles, in the ongoing effort to maintain a safe and secure campus. When a school official has a “reasonable suspicion” that a student may be in possession of contraband or dangerous objects, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the student will be asked to empty all pockets and provide the official access to other personal items (backpacks, PE lockers, electronic devices, cars, etc.) which may contain contraband or dangerous objects. HALL PASSES • • •
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NO hall passes will be issued during the first and last 10 minutes of class. Only one person may leave a class at a time. The student must be able to show ID to school officials, teachers, or campus security when requested to do so. Failure to go directly to and from the authorized destination will be cause for disciplinary action.
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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS/CONSEQUENCES POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
The following disciplinary actions are progressive in nature. Students who fail to comply with school rules, regulations and/or board policies will face any combination of these consequences. Teacher Conference The teacher will talk to the student with or without parent present to establish and reinforce appropriate behavioral expectations.
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Saturday School is assigned by an administrator for absences/tardies or infraction of school rules. Saturday School is held from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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Students are expected to attend Saturday School on the day they are assigned and each Saturday thereafter until all assigned Saturday Schools have been served. Students are to report to the cafeteria before 8:00 a.m. No latecomers will be admitted. Students must bring schoolwork they can do quietly for the duration of Saturday School. Students are to stay in the assigned room for the whole time to get credit for attending Saturday School. Leaving early for whatever reason invalidates the student’s attendance. Failure to attend an assigned Saturday School may result in suspension. A suspension will not remove the Saturday School obligation. Students may attend Saturday Scholars in lieu of Saturday School if a course they are enrolled in is offered.
• Counselor Referral The counselor will intervene to address ongoing problems. The goal, once again, is to establish expectations for behavior and opportunity to improve. Referral/Conference with Assistant Principal An administrator will meet with the student and/or parent, and any other school personnel as needed. DETENTIONS • Detentions may be assigned by teachers or administrators for infraction of school rules. • Teacher-assigned detentions are served with the teacher in his/her classroom after school. • Assistant Principal-assigned detentions are served in a room (TO BE ANNOUNCED). • Students are expected to attend detention on the day they are assigned and each day thereafter until all assigned detentions have been served. • If a student is assigned detention, this disciplinary action shall take precedence over participation in any extracurricular activity. • If a student is serving a detention, he or she may continue to participate in extracurricular activities prior to and after the designated time of detention. • Failure to serve detention will result in further disciplinary action.
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SUSPENSION Suspension from school means removal of a pupil from the classroom and/or school. The student is informed that he/she is subject to suspension (five days or less). Aside from administrators, teachers may also suspend a student from class for up to two (2) days. The student’s parent(s) or legal guardian is notified by telephone, if possible, and a copy of the suspension form is mailed to the parents if the suspension is made by an assistant principal. GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSIONS/OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
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• Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person (including fighting) • Aiding and abetting a physical injury or attempted physical injury • Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing any firearm, knife, explosive or otherwise dangerous object • Unlawfully possessing, using, selling, or otherwise furnishing, or being under the influence of any controlled substance, an alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind • Unlawfully offering, furnishing, arranging, or negotiating to sell any substance that is or represented to be a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or any intoxicant of any kind • Committing robbery or extortion • Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property • Stealing or attempting to steal school property or private property • Possessing, furnishing or using tobacco • Committing an obscene act or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity • Unlawfully possessing or unlawfully offering, arranging or negotiating to sell any drug paraphernalia • Disrupting school activities or otherwise defying the authority of school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties • Knowingly receiving stolen property • Possessing an imitation or "look alike" firearm • Committing sexual assault/battery or attempting to commit sexual assault • Harassing, threatening or intimidating a witness • Engaging in or committing any form of bullying, harassment, hazing, sexual harassment, hate, violence, intimidation and/or terroristic threats
A student may be transferred to another school within the Sweetwater District if he/she persists in misbehaving at Hilltop High School despite several attempts at changing his/her behavior. EXPULSION Expulsion means removal of a pupil from the school district. A student may be recommended for expulsion for suspendable offenses if one or all of the following conditions are met: • prolonged breaches of discipline by a student, or when other forms of discipline, including suspension, have failed to bring proper conduct; or • single acts of a severe nature; or • the student’s presence causes a continuing danger to other students or staff. According to Education Code, there are five acts of conduct which require a mandatory recommendation for expulsion: • Possessing, selling or furnishing a firearm. • Brandishing a knife at another person. • U n l a w f u l l y s e l l i n g a c o n t ro l l e d substance listed in the Health and Safety Code. • Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault. • Possession of an explosive.
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ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES
Attendance Office opens at 7:00 AM, Monday - Friday. The phone number is (619) 476-4204
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Students are expected to be on time and attend every class every day. Students may have a hard time learning if they are not in school. California schools no longer receive funding for students who are sick or “excused”. It is essential that your child attend school whenever possible-even if it is just for part of the day. Satisfactory explanation from the parent or guardian is required for the absence of a student for all or part of the day. The explanation may be given in person, by telephone, or in writing. Absences not excused within 10 school days will be recorded as unresolved/unexcused. To excuse an absence by phone, please call 476-4204. Although absences can be cleared through the aforementioned, it is strongly recommended for documenting purposes to excuse all absences in writing. It is the student’s responsibility to check their attendance on a weekly basis. This is especially important prior to report cards or if the student participates in extra-curricular activities. Students with excessive absences are subject to disciplinary action including assignment of Saturday School, referral to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB), and/or transfer to a district alternative program.
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Following an absence, students must report to the Attendance Office and turn in a note from parent to excuse the absence, if the parent hasn’t called the absence in. Students are NOT allowed to sign their own notes. Failure to excuse an absence via parent phone call or signed note will result in an UNVERIFIED ABSENCE and a Saturday School. An EXCUSED absence is when the parent calls in or sends in a note under the reasons listed below (may only have 5 per semester, must be within 10 schools days of absence). A CLEARED absence is when a student attends Saturday School. EXCUSED ABSENCES Students may be excused from school for the following reasons: • Personal illness, appointment for medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services • Quarantine by county or city health officer • Participation in religious instruction or exercises • Attendance at funeral services for member of immediate family. One day if in California, three days if out-of-state. • Religious Retreat • Students may only have 5 excused absences per semester. If the student will be out 5 or more days in a row, please contact the attendance office for an Independent Study Contract. !15
• It is expected that students who exceed five excused absences in a semester attend Saturday School. A student absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete class assignments and tests missed during the absence that can reasonably be provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit. Students should keep a line of communication open with their teachers concerning assignments and expectations during an excused absence when available. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES All other absences are not excused and may be recorded as unexcused absences by the school. •
Students who are absent or truant from school must clear absences in accordance with SUHSD Board Policy & Regulations AR 5113. AR 5112.1C – It is the parents’ responsibility to notify the school within 10 school days to excuse the student’s absence(s). Absences remaining unexcused 10 school days after the students return to school will become truant or unexcused for the remainder of the school year unless the student attends Saturday School to clear the absence. AR 5112.1D – The Sweetwater Union High School District has established that it is reasonable to be absent 1 day a month (equivalent to 5 days in a semester or 10 days in a school year). Students who have more than 5 days of excused absences per semester 10 excused absences during the year may be placed under an “Excessive Excused Absence Contract.” AR 5113(e) b – When a student has had 14 absences in the school year for verified illness, any further absences must be verified by a physician or the school Nurse.
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Students are required to attend the full day to participate in afterschool activities. Students who are absent on a Friday cannot participate in a school related activity on Friday or the following Saturday. Failure to attend Saturday School may result in non-participation at school activities such as: Graduation ceremony, school dances, senior activities, other extra curricular activities Parents are encouraged to regularly contact the attendance office, as well as Infinite Campus, to verify student attendance. Students who will be leaving school from 5 to 15 days need to contact the school attendance o f f i c e , a n d s u b m i t a “ S h o r t - Te r m Independent Study” contract for approval at least 5 days prior to the first day of the absence. Students must make arrangements for class assignments with their teachers before they are absent.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE To qualify for Perfect Attendance a student’s attendance record must not have any tardies or absences. Saturday School cannot be used to clear a record for the purposes of Perfect Attendance. CLOSED CAMPUS Campus is defined as all areas inside of the school fencing; the parking lot is off-limits during the school day. District policy mandates that schools in the district have closed campuses. When a student arrives at school, he/she must remain at school until the end of the school day. If a student has a valid reason to leave during school hours, he/she must present a written notice to obtain an “Off Campus” permit from the Attendance Office or, in the case of illness, from the Nurse. Students without current emergency contact information cannot be released nor have absences excused. The parking lot is off limits for all students during the school day, including passing periods, nutrition break, lunch, and class time. Students without a period 6 must display their ID card with a “No 6th” !16
sticker to the lunch supervisor in order to leave campus at the front gate. OFF CAMPUS PERMITS • Student delivers note from his/her parent/ guardian to the attendance office window before school. • Student returns to Attendance Office to pick up Off-Campus Permit during nutrition break or at lunch. • Students requesting off-campus permits without a note from parent/guardian will require a parent (authorized on the Student Information System) to come to the Attendance Office to request release of the student. Requests sent via FAX, with proper signature, will be honored. Students will not be given off-campus permits via phone requests. • Students must sign out in the Main Office as they exit the campus. If students return to school the same day, they must check in through the Attendance Office upon return. • In cases of emergency, students must secure permission from Attendance Office personnel or Assistant Principal before leaving campus. Students who leave campus without authorization from school officials are subject to disciplinary action, such as Saturday School, and truancy for periods missed. • Parents are encouraged to plan ahead for all off-campus requests. Office staff must have ample time to deliver requests to classrooms. Please consider delays that may occur due to lack of student or staff help, especially at critical times during the school day. Any student leaving school during the day due to illness must check out through the Nurse’s Office. If the student calls the parent directly to request to go home, the parent should inform the student that he/she must see the nurse first to secure an Off-Campus Permit. TARDY POLICY & PROCEDURES
Tardies are accumulated each semester. Citizenship grades for each grading period are averaged to determine the semester grade. Other factors such as class participation and regular attendance contribute to determining each student's citizenship grade. Each student must be aware of the citizenship grading policies of his/her individual teachers. Excessive tardies may result in non-participation in extra-curricular activities, Saturday School, and revoking of I.D. for students residing outside Hilltop High school boundaries. Procedures: • Students arriving late to school should go directly to the Attendance Office. • Tardies affect grades due to missed work or participation in class activities during time missed. • Students have the opportunity to make-up tardies (change tardy “T” to served detention “PQ”) and improve their citizenship grade by attending after school detention. One 20minute detention will clear one tardy. Students must be sure to turn in the clearance tardy slip to their teacher. • Tardy sweeps are conducted throughout the school year. Students picked up in a tardy sweep may be subject to Saturday School or after school detention. • Student can also clear 12 tardies by attending Saturday School.
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10 minutes
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Frequent lateness can add up to a considerable amount of learning lost, and can Seriously put you at a disadvantage.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACT: Provides an alternative to classroom instruction consistent with the district’s course of study. Attendance credit can be earned and reported as a product of ongoing instructional activities that are agreed upon in advance. An Independent Contract must be signed by student, parent, and each teacher before turning into the Attendance Office.
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arrangements for class assignments with their teachers before they are absent. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Communicate with all teachers and Attendance Office. Students are responsible for collecting their own work from teachers prior to leaving school. Submit all work completed during the Independent Study period to the Attendance Coordinator upon arriving at school on your first day back from extended leave. During Saturday School, Hilltop High will continue to remain a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave campus during Saturday School hours or they will not receive credit for the time attended. • A student may attend or be assigned Saturday School to clear absences/tardies. An administrator may also assign for an infraction of school rules. • Saturday School is held from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. • Students are to report to the cafeteria/ classroom before 8:00 a.m. No latecomers will be admitted. • Students are expected to attend Saturday School on the day they are assigned and each Saturday thereafter until all assigned Saturday Schools have been served. • Failure to attend an assigned Saturday School may result in suspension. A suspension will not remove the Saturday School obligation. • Students may be released from Saturday School for the following reasons: Arrive late to Saturday School Uncooperative behavior/defiance Not following the teacher’s rules Failure to attend with work/study materials Leaving campus during Saturday tutoring
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM Emergency Authorization listing the name of the physician chosen by the parent or guardian must be completed by the parent or guardian for reference in case of need or emergency. This is completed through the online registration process. If any changes in residential information occur, they must be reported to the registrar. Health changes must be reported to the nurse. Only persons listed in the Student Information System may have contact with students.
Students are not allowed to have friends, relatives (other than parents/guardians) or guests (including pets) attend school with them for any part of the school day. Trespassers will be issued written warnings and may be issued citations and arrested by the police.
LUNCH AND/OR BREAKFAST The Sweetwater Union High School District takes part in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Meals are served every school day. Students may buy lunch for $2.80 and/or breakfast for $1.60. Eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced price. Applications are available in the school cafeteria. NO OFF CAMPUS FOOD IS ALLOWED.
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MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS In an effort to maximize instructional time for students and decrease classroom interruptions, we have implemented the following policies:
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GRADUATION CEREMONY PARTICIPATION Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege. Students involved in disciplinary action in the week(s) leading to graduation may lose the privilege of participating in the ceremony.
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Seniors who fail to serve ALL assigned Saturday Schools may not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony at the end of the year. Students must also meet all credit requirements and complete their community service requirement.
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GUESTS/TRESPASSERS ON CAMPUS Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to visit the campus after registering in the office.
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Messages will be taken only from individuals listed on the student's emergency card. If the person is not listed, the message will NOT be given to the student. Emergency messages ONLY will be delivered to students or the student sent for immediately. All other messages will be sent at the end or beginning of a period. Emergencies are unexpected events such as: illness, accidents, and deaths. Reminders of doctor ’s appointments and other routine information are NOT considered emergencies. Lunches, money and personal items will NOT be delivered. We will send for the student by call slip requesting that they come to the office between periods, or during nutrition break or lunch. Money and other valuables will be kept in the safe until the student picks them up. Balloons, flower bouquets and other gift items will NOT be allowed on campus. They will be held in the office until the end of the school day and students notified to pick them up. Homework, projects, etc., will be placed in the appropriate teacher's mailbox.
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Please be aware that other than in an emergency situation, we cannot promise immediate response.
their skateboards on campus or carry them around from class to class. WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL •
Parent permission is required to withdraw a student from school.
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If the parent/guardian cannot accompany the student, the parent/guardian may call the student’s assistant principal to initiate the withdrawal procedure. The student may also bring a signed note from the parent or guardian stating the reason for withdrawal from school.
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Transfer releases must be obtained from the assistant principal's office and returned to the registrar after obtaining required signatures.
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A student withdrawing from school will present to his teachers a transfer release form. Each teacher will assign the grade earned up to the date of withdrawal and sign the form.
TRANSPORTATION/PARKING For questions regarding bus transportation, please call the Transportation Department at the District Office, phone number 691-5527. If you drive a car, motorcycle or bicycle: •
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Students who park on campus must park in marked parking spaces in the designated student parking lots (north and south ends of Claire St).
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Parking anywhere other than in the designated student parking lots may result in driving privileges being revoked and/or the vehicle being towed away.
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Motorcycles/scooters must be parked in the designated area in the South parking lot.
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Bicycles must be walked at all times on campus. Bicycle racks are located near the ASB and the I St. parking lot. All bicycles must be locked in a bike rack.
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NO SMOKING POLICY In accordance with state law, the Sweetwater Union High School District has adopted a policy which establishes all district facilities as tobacco free environments. No smoking is allowed on school campuses (even when students are not present), in school parking lots, at school activities or in school buses or other district vehicles.
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EMERGENCY or MAJOR CRISIS PLAN GENERAL PROCEDURES Hilltop High conducts emergency drills each year. Students and staff are trained in the procedures for earthquakes, lockdowns, evacuations and other emergency situations. In the event of a major crisis or emergency, the following plan will be initiated: •
Incident Commander or designee will call 911 • Necessary information will be shared with law enforcement. •
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PA system will be used to relay information to staff and students every 10 – 15 minutes. TV monitors and/or email will be used if PA system is down. If evacuated then check email on cell phones for updates.
Lockdown/Shelter in Place will occur upon direction of administration and/or law enforcement. No students will be released nor will parents have access to campus during this type of emergency. Parents should wait at home until notified by school authorities that students will be released.
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Evacuation will occur upon direction of administration and/or law enforcement. Student assembly area will be the basketball courts as noted on map.
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An Off-Site evacuation area will be announced in the event that the basketball
courts are unavailable. Students will be ushered to the designated location with assistance from CVPD. Parents will be informed via Connect Ed/email. STUDENT PREPARATION Students should know the following: • Drop, Cover & Hold position: Drop to knees; place hands over back of head with arms over ears and lay forehead on knees. • Evacuation routes to assembly area and to whom to report. • “Buddy” System: Know teacher’s “buddy” and be assigned a student “buddy.” • During practice or emergency, the student should be responsible for that person • If a “buddy” is injured or missing, report immediately to teacher or Incident Commander
Students Should Not: Use cell phones unless told to do so Touch any wires Leave their class group for any reason
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Students will be retained and supervised on campus by their teachers. Students will be released when law enforcement clears the school. Student Release will be conducted by verifying identity of parent/guardian, signing a release form, and locating student with assistance of staff. Release pickup area will be the cafeteria. • Those students not picked up will be held at the school site or transferred to an emergency center for proper care and shelter. • It’s important to note that many high school students will simply leave campus. It will !22
be impossible to keep records of those departures. It is also probable that many will return due to impossible conditions elsewhere. BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDENTS • No bus route will be driven until the District Command Post forwards to the Site Command Post and the vehicle operator the safe passage route provided by the officer of Disaster Preparedness. Bus transport students will be retained on-site pending reception of this information. • Adults desiring to obtain the release of a student must show identification and be named on the Student Information System. Upon receipt of an Off Campus Permit, exiting through the designated “Release Gate” will be allowed. Students will not be released to any adult not listed on the Student Information System.
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The primary Site Command Post will be located in the Administrative offices of the Administrative Building. A secondary Site Command Post will be identified should occupation of the primary Site Command Point be impossible. Site Principals shall ensure that the secondary post will be maintained in a condition that would permit immediate occupancy and effective functioning.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Earthquake Drill Procedures (Duck, Cover & Hold) When the ground begins shaking, a loud explosion is heard/felt, or a duck, cover & hold drill begins, everyone (students, staff, and all others present) are to take the following protective actions:
STUDENTS RESIDING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE • No student will be released to walk home until the Site Command Post is notified that the walking route is safe. • Students released to walk home must be reminded to proceed directly home, avoid fallen power lines or other dangerous impediments. • No student will be released to walk home without first “signing out.”
INDOORS: • Duck: Take cover under a nearby desk or table, positioning as much of the body as possible under cover. • Cover eyes by leaning the face against the arm. • Hold on to the table legs or side of the desk. Remain in position until the ground stops shaking, objects stop falling, or the teacher indicates that this phase of the drill has ended.
HELICOPTER AREA Each school site should identify a CLEAR area for helicopter landing, measuring 100 x 100 feet. This must be clear of trees, buildings, wires, poles, or any obstruction for landing. The area must be marked with an “X” which can be made from any white material: paint, flour, lime.
If there is no table or desk nearby, but there are chairs (such as an auditorium-style arrangement) • Duck, Cover, Hold: take cover under the chairs, if possible, and/or between the rows of chairs, dropping to the floor, holding on, and protecting the eyes with the arm.
DISTRESS SIGNAL Every school has an American Flag. The National Distress Signal is the Flag, flown upside-down. If the flagpole is not standing, any vertical structure can be used. SITE COMMAND POST LOCATION
If there is no table or chair nearby (or not enough): • Duck, Cover, Hold: take cover by dropping to the floor, against an interior wall, if possible. Select the closest safe place: between tables or against a wall. The “drop” position is preferred: on the floor, on the knees, leaning !23
over to rest on the elbows, hands clasped behind the neck, face down for protection. OUTSIDE: In the hallway: • Duck, Cover, Hold: take the “drop” position alongside the walls. Try to avoid earthquake hazards such as unsecured lockers, trophy cases, etc. Choose the closest safe place.
• Teachers are responsible for the well-being and behavior of their students during the crisis or drill until dismissed or given other directions from the administration. • Students are to remain away from windows and quite throughout the crisis or drill. Evacuation/Fire Procedure •
Teachers and students will exit the classrooms as soon as possible. Teachers will know and teach the prescribed route to their students so that evacuation to the basketball courts can be swift and smooth.
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With mobility impairments, but not in a wheelchair: • If sitting at onset of earthquakes, remain in place, protect head with arms and hold on. • If standing, sit down or brace body to avoid falling.
Teachers will line up their classes in the area according to the map. Students are to remain orderly and in line. Students may sit if they desire, but they are not to stray.
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Teachers will take attendance once the whole class has arrived and complete the Emergency Accountability Form.
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On stairs: Duck, Cover, and Hold: sit down, hold on to handrail, and cover eyes. People with disabilities: • In a wheelchair: Remain in the chair, set brake, and hold on. If you have a hard hat with you, put it on.
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Everyone is to report to a classroom as fast as possible. • The door is to be locked immediately. If, when locking the door, a teacher notices that any students or staff are still outside, allow them into the classroom as quickly as possible. Once everyone is in and the door is locked, the teacher will turn off the lights. • The door is not to be opened for any reason, even if the person knocking identifies him or herself as a police officer.
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ASB OFFICE INFORMATION
ATHLETIC INFORMATION Hilltop High School has a tradition of success in athletics. Involvement in athletics is a privilege, not a right, and contributes positively to student success. We are asking both students and parents to participate and support our athletic programs at Hilltop High School. The following sports are offered at Hilltop High School: FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS (Aug. – Nov.) (Nov. – Feb.) Cross Country (Coed) Boys' Basketball Football (Coed) Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Golf Roller Hockey (Coed) Girls’ Field Hockey Boys' Soccer Girls' Volleyball Girls' Soccer Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Water Polo Boys' Water Polo Boys’ Wrestling Cheer(Fall & Winter) Girls’ Wrestling SPRING SPORTS (Feb. - May) Boys’ Baseball Boys’ Golf Boys’ & Girls’ Lacrosse Girls’ Softball Boys’ & Girls’ Swim & Dive Boys’ Tennis Boys’ & Girls’ Track & Field Boys’ Volleyball Competitive Cheer (Coed) TO COMPETE, THE STUDENT MUST: • Have met residency requirements. • Be enrolled in at least twenty-five (25) semester periods of work: Five (5) classes on a traditional calendar schedule. • Have a 2.0 (“C”) average in both scholarship and citizenship and be passing a minimum of four (4) classes based on the most recent grade report period to compete in a scrimmage, game, meet, or match. • Not compete or practice on any outside team in the same sport during the school season of the sport.
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Have a current physical examination valid through the entire season of sport. (Ideally, physicals should be completed in July so they are valid for the entire school year and all sports.) Have current medical insurance. Student accident insurance is available for purchase in the ASB. Complete online athletic clearance paperwork through the ASB.
2017-2018 VARSITY COACHING STAFF Baseball – Boys’ Kurt Gritts Basketball – Boys’ Luke Kelley Basketball – Girls’ Brandon Alvarado Cheerleading (Coed) Maria Ruggeri Cross Country – Boys’ Chris Gentry Cross Country – Girls’ Mark Hedderson Field Hockey – Girls’ Janine Dare Football (Coed) Andrew Westling Golf – Boys’ Luke Kelley Golf – Girls’ Ron Bigbee Gymnastics – Girls’ Ron Mazer Roller Hockey (Coed) George Godinez Lacrosse - Boys’ Pete Bishop Lacrosse - Girls’ Kasey Simonds Soccer - Boys’ John Salts Soccer - Girls’ Rene Ortiz Softball – Girls’ Juan Reyes Swimming (Coed) Ernie Medina Tennis - Boys’ Anthony King Tennis - Girls’ TBA Track - Boys’ DeMarco Sampson Track - Girls’ Chris Gentry Volleyball – Boys’ Tyler Reeves Volleyball – Girls’ Tyler Reeves Water Polo – Boys’ Ernie Medina Water Polo – Girls’ Ernie Medina Wrestling – Boys’ Tom Juarez Wrestling – Girls’ Xavier Plascencia ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCEDURES: • Visit the school website and click on the Athletics tab. • Click on the link for Athletic Clearance information. • Make sure you complete all information requested and obtain a physical examination. Physical examinations are good for one year. Students should begin !25
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the clearance process allowing sufficient time to schedule and complete the physical exam prior to tryouts. Students will not be allowed to try-out for a sport without these items completed. If you have any questions, call Mr. Carpizo at the ASB office at (619) 476-4250 or Nancy Acerrio at the Athletics office at (619) 476-4366.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Within the first two months of school, many students and club advisors renew their club registration forms at the ASB Office, set a date for their first meetings, and begin planning events for the year. Since clubs are renewed each year, many of the pre-existing clubs return and some new clubs form. Listen closely to the bulletin to find out when these clubs will be meeting and attend. If you have any questions about clubs, please stop by the ASB and speak with the ASB Vice President. LOST AND FOUND A lost and found bin is maintained in the ASB Office. All lost textbooks will be taken to the library and a lost item fine will be placed on the student’s account. Physical education gear should be taken to the P.E. Office. Lost and found articles are kept for one (1) month in the ASB. Unclaimed articles are then given to charity. HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL ATTEMPTS TO PROTECT STUDENTS’ PROPERTY BUT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VANDALISM OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
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A Hilltop High School I.D. card must be carried at all times.
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A Hilltop High School I.D. card becomes a Lancer card with the purchase of a $30 ASB membership. A lost I.D. card or ASB card will be replaced in the Library for a fee of $5.00.
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A Lancer card provides free admission to all home athletic events, activities, a free Lancer t-shirt, and much more!
A Hilltop High School student I.D. card is REQUIRED to check out textbooks and library books, to use a hall pass, vote in school elections and gain admittance to school dances and athletic events. DANCE GUIDELINES Entrance/Departure • Students must have current high school picture identification (ID) in order to enter the dance. • Once students leave the dance, they may not return. • Students must obtain their own transportation to and from the dance. Parents must be aware of the ending time of the dance and pick up students no later than 15 minutes after the event ends. Failure to do so will subject the student to exclusion from participation in future evening activities. Students should not wait until the event ends to arrange transportation.
STUDENT ID/ASB CARDS • All students must have a Hilltop High School I.D. card, which is provided during orientation, free of charge. There is one makeup day a week after school begins.
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COUNSELING CENTER INFORMATION www.hilltophighcounseling.com CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CSF) California Scholarship Federation is an honorary, academic organization. Students in grades 10-12 who are eligible must apply each semester. Membership is determined on a point system. In order to be CSF eligible, a student must earn a minimum of 10 points in five subjects. An "A" = 3 points, "B" (Honors) = 2 points and "B" = 1 point. Seven of the 10 points must be from subjects in List I and II. A "D" or "F" in scholarship or citizenship automatically disqualifies a student from membership. To be a seal bearer (i.e. Life Member), a student must accumulate at least four semesters beginning in their sophomore year, with at least one semester of membership in their senior year. For more information, please contact the CSF Advisor. COLLEGE TESTING INFORMATION California State University (CSU): Requirements: SAT or ACT
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San Diego State University (SDSU): Requires seniors to take the SAT or ACT by November of the Senior year. University of California (UC): Test Requirements: SAT with essay or ACT w/writing & SAT Subject (Depending upon major!) by December of the Senior year. NOTE: Test dates and deadlines are available in the Counseling Center and at: www.collegeboard.org and www.actstudent.org . COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT Guidelines for fulfilling community service requirement:
SUSHD Board Policy #6404.1 requires a minimum of 30 hours of non-paid community service to be performed by students as part of their graduation requirements. A suggested schedule for completion is: • 9th grade: 6 hours • 10th grade: 8 hours • 11th grade 8 hours • 12th grade: 8 hours • •
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Students may complete the required 30 hours early, if they desire. New students, who enroll from out of the district, will be required to meet only the hours suggested for the grade(s) they need to complete. For example, a student entering as a 10th grader will need to complete 24 hours, the suggested hours for grades 10-12. Social Science teachers at each grade level will be responsible for monitoring and verifying that the community service hours have been completed for each of their students.
Examples of what IS community service: • Volunteering with a non-profit community service organization. (501c) • Community service club activities, not meetings • Assisting at Boys or Girls Clubs • Helping at a hospital, convalescent home or orphanage • Peer tutoring after school hours or on weekends • Weekend campus clean-up, beautification activities • Helping with a community team such as AYSO soccer or Little League (helping with sports events of younger children, referring, etc.) !27
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The state frameworks, which are tied to schoolwide assessment, require that instruction begin on the first day of each semester. Credits are earned for a full 18-week semester. For each semester, students have until the end of the first 2 weeks to request a possible change. Once the semester begins, there will be no student initiated schedule changes for a different teacher, elective or class period. Once school begins in July, changes will only be made by counselors for the purpose of balancing class size, per district policy. Teachers may also make a recommendation for a class change by level; for example moving a student from a regular class to an accelerated course, or from one math level to another within the first 3 weeks of the start of the semester. GRADING STANDARDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP In implementing the board policy on grading standards, the following guidelines shall be observed: Grading Letter grades will be utilized to evaluate a student’s scholarship and citizenship grades on semester report cards and progress reports: Scholarship/Citizenship A = Superior B = Above Average C = Average D = Below Average F = Unsatisfactory Work; No Credit
See your Counselor, Connect Crew, Teacher or Assistant Principal for help!
Scholarship grades will be based on impartial, consistent observation of the quality of a student’s work and his/her mastery of course content and objectives. Students should have the opportunity to demonstrate this mastery through a variety of channels, such as classroom participation, homework, and tests.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: Requests will be done online at: www.hilltophighcounseling.com
Assessment of a student’s performance should also include a variety of performance tasks, including,
Contacts for community service can be found online at: volunteersandiego.com
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but not limited to: portfolios, project exhibitions, performances, and experiments. Each teacher will develop a grading policy based on board regulations and will share these guidelines with students and parents/ guardians.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM AND ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
There are now two opportunities to become a member of a Career Academy that will help you get a head start on your future while in high school. Both academies offer academics as their primary focus, ensuring eligibility into four-year colleges and universities. Learning extends beyond the classroom setting with a multitude of career-related opportunities that are woven into the program, including: mentoring, internships and extensive exposure to the business and educational communities with job shadowing and guest speakers. For information, please call 476-4276 and ask for Ms. Skalicky or Ms. Garcia. ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM Hilltop High School offers AP classes in Art History, U.S. History, U.S. Govt., Calculus, Chemistry, Chinese, Biology, Economics, English Lang. & Comp., English Lit., European History, Human Geography, French, Physics, Psychology, Spanish Language, and Spanish Literature, Statistics, World History. Students can receive credit for college if they pass the AP exam with a score of 3, 4 or 5. A D VA N C E M E N T V I A I N D I V I D U A L DETERMINATION (AVID) This program is designed to help any student who would like to go to college and wants help in getting there. This program provides college tutors for students in Math and English. It teaches
students the college system through Cornell notetaking, SAT preparation, field trips and a variety of other college prep materials. Contact your counselor or Mrs. Williamson if interested. FLAGS (FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND GLOBAL STUDIES) Hilltop High School offers the ONLY specialized Foreign Language and Global Studies Program in the Sweetwater District. The FLAGS program emphasizes the study of foreign languages and the appreciation of other cultures. Program offerings include: • Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin and Spanish languages • Field trips, speakers, special assemblies • Foreign exchange programs for teachers and students • Cultural travel/study opportunities • Multicultural Faire • International telecommunications SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE COURSES Southwestern College (SWC) offers college courses at Hilltop High School. This is an opportunity for students to earn college credits which are transferrable to the UC/CSU system. All 10-12th grade high school students who have at least a 2.5 grade point average are eligible. To enroll, students must first talk to their counselor. Then, students must complete the two step process for Southwestern College. Step 1: Complete the SWC Online Application. Go to: http://www.swccd.edu/. Click on the ETools link apply online, follow the instructions and submit. Step 2: Print the High School Special Program Enrollment form. Complete the top portion of the form and turn it in to your counselor. (High School Special Form.pdf) Course offerings change each year, so please See your counselor for more information. !29
VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN The following is an abridged version of District Board Policy 5127, Regulation No. 5127.2. Valedictorian The valedictorian of the senior class shall be the student having the highest rank in his/her graduating class. The selection process is as follows: • The valedictorian shall be the student who has the highest GPA earned from 42 units based on 7 semesters for the courses taken in 9th through the lst semester of the 12th grade, using a 4.0 scale and a 5.0 scale for UC approved weighted honors, AP and IB courses. • If a student has completed more than 42 units, he/she may eliminate excess courses that are not required for graduation. • If a tie exists, the valedictorian shall be the student who has taken the highest number of UC approved weighted honors, AP and/or IB courses in which he/she received a grade of A. Salutatorian The salutatorian of the senior class shall be the student having the 2nd highest rank in the graduating class. The selection process is the same as above. These rankings will not necessarily coincide with the rankings on the transcript.
The Sweetwater Union High School District has the authority to validate student performance on college admittance tests. Validation occurs when the district receives the test results directly from the testing institution and places the results on a student’s transcript. This is beneficial to the student: • Facilitates the application process for college admittance. Often students forget or place the incorrect college code and/or incorrect student identification information and the college/ university does not receive the results in time to make application decisions. • Saves the student and his/her family the cost of having duplicate reports sent to the university when data is not received. Test results will automatically be placed on transcripts unless a Request to Omit Test Data form is submitted. The form can be obtained in the Counseling Center. Completed forms go to the Registrar.
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WORK PERMITS • All summer work permits expire at the beginning of the new school year. • All minors (under 18 years) must obtain a work permit before beginning paid employment or training. • Entertainment permits must be accompanied by a regular work permit. • Work Permits are available in the Main Office or on-line at www.sweetwaterschools.org • For information, call at 476-4200. DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT TESTING DATA
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LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AND POLICIES The following information is provided to help you use the resources of your library more efficiently. For further information or assistance please call (619) 476-4230 during the school day: Ms. Kimberly Esparza, Library Media Teacher, or Ms. Marla Michel-Cuevas, Library Assistant
HILLTOP HIGH ID CARDS Current school photo identification cards are required to check out library materials, textbooks, and other instructional materials. No exceptions, please. The first ID card is free. Replacement cards may be obtained in the library before school, during lunch, nutrition break, or after school for $5.00. New students will be issued a permanent I.D. card in the library. Students must carry a valid Hilltop High School picture I.D. while on the school campus. LIBRARY LENDING POLICY Library books may be borrowed initially for three weeks and may be renewed for an additional two weeks if another student has not requested the book. • The most current issue of all magazines does not circulate. • Students are encouraged to return materials as soon as they have finished using them. This allows resources to be used by several students during the course of the year. • Students are responsible for the care and preservation of all instructional materials checked out to them. • Students are financially responsible for any textbooks or library books lost or stolen.
IF YOUR BOOKS GET WET FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE RETURN THEM TO THE LIBRARY IMMEDIATELY! LIBRARY/TEXTBOOK FINES AND FEES Fines for repair or replacement of library or textbook materials are assessed when materials are abused during the time the student was responsible for the materials. Fines are assessed when a book is water damaged, the binding is damaged, pages have been torn or cut from the book, or damage due to ink, crayon, or writing has occurred. Students need to report any and all unmarked damages to the library staff within 5 days of checking out materials. Report cards and transcripts may be withheld if a student owes a fine for overdue or damaged materials. TEXTBOOK LENDING POLICY Students are responsible for the care and preservation of all instructional materials checked out to him/her. •
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Take care of and preserve all materials checked out to you as you are financially responsible for them: Use your current ID card to check out materials. • Never loan your ID card to anyone else or never tell your ID number. • Write your name neatly in ink in each book, as soon as it is checked out to you. Each textbook has a unique barcode number and students must return that textbook with the same barcode. • Cover your books, but do NOT tape your book cover to the book. No contact paper. NO RED CLOTH COVERS • Graffiti on notebooks or book covers is PROHIBITED. Teachers are instructed to have periodic book checks. Violators will be sent to the office. • Do not leave your books unattended in the classroom, as you are still responsible for them and do not loan your books to anyone. PLEASE NOTE: Even if a teacher allows a student to keep books in the classroom, the student is still responsible for his/her books. Damage Assessment Notice Code •
Page – Marks, $1.00 per page writing, torn or missing
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Barcode – missing or damaged
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Cover – marks, $5.00 writing, scratches
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Lost, paid, Full Refund is REFUND found, returned issued for items usable lost and paid for when returned in good, usable condition Overdue 10 cents per OVERDUE library books – school day returned after the due date
Ask your teacher for textbook checkout and return dates and return materials promptly to avoid loss and fines. Mobile devices, such as laptops, will be checked out to students in some grade levels. Sweetwater Union High School District mobile devices are provided as an educational tool for school work. The mobile device, an educational tool, is the property of the Sweetwater Union High School District. It may be confiscated and inspected at any time. The student should have NO expectation of privacy of any materials found on a mobile device. Sweetwater Union High School District encourages students to take their mobile device home daily for class work and to recharge the device daily. All mobile device rules and regulations apply at all times, both during the school day and at home. Students must bring a fully charged device to school every day. Failure to bring a device or any other class material(s) does not release the student from their responsibility for class work. If a student repeatedly fails to bring materials to class, including a mobile device, the student will be subject to classroom/school consequences. For more information about the Sweetwater Union High School District’s Acceptable Use Policy and Usage Agreement, please click here: 11-mobile-device-high-school !32
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Incoming students must return/pay for their previous schools’ textbooks before the new school year begins.
NOTE: Specific information about SUHSD regulations pertaining to lending and replacement of instructional materials can be found in Board Policy 6161.2 Please click here for more information” and add this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ 0B9zm6GSINUBYVjJacXl4TTBJaEE
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NURSE’S OFFICE INFORMATION
Students who need to see the school nurse must obtain a nurse’s pass from the classroom teacher. Students are not permitted to go to the nurse’s office between classes unless it is a medical emergency. The nurse’s office is open during the student’s nutrition break and lunch. Students do not need a nurse’s pass during their nutrition break or their lunch.
No student is allowed to take prescription medication at school, unless a doctor's note is on file in the nurse's office and the parent has signed a permission slip. The school medicine form used for prescriptions can be obtained from the school nurse or Hilltop High School website.
HEALTH INFO It is the parent’s responsibility to keep updated Health information on file during on-line registration. If this information changes during the year, parents are required to come in and update the information with the Nurse.
The parent or legal guardian may come to the school to administer medication to their student, but must notify the school via the school nurse and must show proper identification.
HEARING TESTS California law mandates that all 10th grade students have their hearing tested by a licensed audiometrist. Generally the school nurse holds this license and performs the initial screening test.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS Parents may now give permission for the school to administer over-the-counter medications. Parents must complete and submit the Over-TheCounter (OTC) Medication Authorization Form. This form is completed during on-line registration and is also available in the main office/nurse’s office.
Students who fail the screening test will be given a threshold hearing test (a longer test) by the school nurse. If the student fails the threshold test, he/she will be referred to a medical doctor for follow-up.
PE Excuses must be written out by the parent, as long as it is only for two or three days. The nurse can give PE excuses for a maximum of three days without a doctor’s note. If your student should have an injury, illness, or condition which would require a long term PE excuse, a doctor’s order or statement of the condition will be required. The order should include the reason for the excuse, i.e. fracture, sprain, strain, surgical procedure, or any other medical condition, as well as the duration of the excuse, and the type of restrictions required, with an approximate return to activity date. If there are special considerations, such as crutches, accommodations, diet restrictions etc., these should be included on the order. The order needs to be brought to the nurse, who will then alert the PE teacher to the situation. When the student is cleared to return to regular activity, the student should bring a written release from the doctor. All orders or statements of conditions must be written by a doctor licensed and practicing in California. It is important that the school nurse be alerted to any medical or physical condition which could in some way hinder your student's learning process, in order to assist in making the appropriate accommodations.
IMMUNIZATIONS California law requires that an immunization record be presented to the school nurse by the parent or guardian upon registration of a student. Usually this will be the child's personal immunization record given to parents by the doctor or clinic, which shows the month, day & year the required dose was received and stamped by the doctor or clinic. No personal belief exemption for vaccines will be accepted. A child's California School Immunization Record (CSIR card) from another school, like any other immunization record submitted, must be reviewed to make sure all entry requirements have been met. Usually, the school nurse does this review. If a student does not meet the State of California immunization requirements, they will not be able to proceed with registration until they return with proof of immunization.
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DISCIPLINE/BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS The Following Is An Overview Of Some Discipline/Behavior Issues And Possible Consequences. PROBLEM Alcohol Use/Possession Ed. Code 48900
DEFINITION This is a prohibited item and may not be used ( in school or school related events).
POSSIBLE DISCLIPLINARY ACTION(S) Suspension/referral to counseling /police intervention; transfer to another school Extreme cases – Expulsion
Bullying
Physical, verbal, mental abuse of fellow students When a student damages or disfigures school or private property
Suspension/referral to counselor/may transfer to another school Suspension/police intervention/restitution to school/transfer to another school expel
Student refuses to obey authority of any staff member.
Warning, Parent Conference, Saturday School and/or suspension
Defacement/ Damage to school/ Private property Ed. Code 48900 Defiance/ Disobedience/ Disrespect. Ed. Code 48900 Disorderly Conduct/ Profanity/Obscene Act. Ed Code 48900 Dress Code Violations
Drug Paraphernalia Possession/ Offering/ Selling Drug Use or Possession Fighting/Assault/ Battery Ed. Code 48900 Forgery of School Document Harassing/ Threatening/ Intimidating a Witness Ed. Code 48900 Hate/Violence Ed. Code 48900 Hostile Educational Environment Ed. Code 48900 Knowingly Receiving Stolen/ Private Property
Student causes classroom Warning, Parent Conference, Saturday School and/or suspension or campus disturbance by inappropriate conduct. Students are required to wear Detention, Saturday School Clothes that are neat in appearance and appropriate for school._____________________________________________________________________ These are prohibited items Suspension/police intervention/counseling referral/ may transfer on school campus or school to another school/ expulsion related events. Ed Code 48900 Under the influence or in Suspension/police intervention/counseling possession of illegal drugs referral/automatic transfer to another school for Ed Code on campus or at school 48900 minimum of one semester/expulsion related activity Two or more people Suspension/police intervention/may transfer to fighting each other. another school/expulsion Assault upon another person When a student signs Parent Conference, Saturday School/suspension someone else’s name Creating an intimidating/ Suspension/police intervention/expulsion hostile educational environment. Causing, attempted to cause, threatened to cause of
participated in hate violence. Disrupting classwork, creating disorder, invading rights of a student or group. When a student knowingly receives stolen property
Saturday School/suspension/police intervention/ expulsion
Suspension/police intervention/may transfer to to another school/expulsion Saturday School/ Suspension
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Ed. Code 4890 PROBLEM Possession of Dangerous Items Ed. Code 48900
DEFINITION Any explosive (i.e. fire crackers), gun, knife, chain, slingshot, dart or any other weapon or dangerous item is illegal at school. Defined in Health & Safety Code 11006.511058
Possession of a Firearm/Brandishing A Firearm/Selling Controlled Substance Ed. Code 48900 Possession of Replica of a firearm that Imitation Firearm is similar to an existing Ed. Code 48900 firearms. Robbery/Extortion/ Act of stealing school or Stealing private property Ed. Code 48900 Sale of Look-Alike Substance represented to be Drugs or Alcohol Ed. Code 48900 Saturday School Failure to attend assigned No Show Saturday School Sexual Assault/ Defined in Penal Code Battery Ed. Code 48900 Sexual Harassment/ Any act that threatens, Harassments/ injures, degrades, or Threats/Intimidation disgraces a fellow student. Ed. Code 48900 Smoking or Use Tobacco is prohibited Of Tobacco and may not be used on Ed. Code 48900 campus. Tardiness Not being in classroom at the final bell. Threat to Faculty Any act that threatens Member to injure, degrade or Ed. Code 48900 disgrace a school employee. Truancy When a student is absent from school without a valid excuse. Leaving school without school’s permission. Unverified Returning to school Absence without a note Violating Acceptable When a student chooses to Technology Use use any form of technology in Agreement an inappropriate warning
POSSIBLE DISCLIPLINARY ACTION(S) Suspension/police intervention/mandatory expulsion/transfer to another school
Suspension/police intervention/mandatory expulsion/transfer to another school
Suspension/police intervention/expulsion Suspension/police intervention/restitution/may transfer to another school/expulsion Suspension/police intervention/may transfer to another school/ expulsion Non-privilege list Suspension/police intervention/mandatory expulsion Saturday School and/or suspension/expulsion
Saturday School and/or suspension Refer to tardy policy Suspension/police intervention/ transfer to another school. Saturday School/excessive truancy results in alternative school placement
Saturday School Saturday School and/or suspension
STUDENT/PARENT/SCHOOL COMPACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS
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In order to provide a quality educational program, students, parents, and the school must equally share the responsibility for guaranteeing that the student will achieve the California State Standards and be prepared for a career or continuing education. Please review this compact information with your student to ensure our interactive partnership. As a School, we will: • Provide Saturday Intervention program and after school tutoring in English, Math, Science, and Social Science to support student learning. Students will be assigned to attend Saturday Interventions when offered, from 8 AM -12 PM, based on school data, teacher recommendation, or grades. • Notify parents via automated phone call system about important events and assignments, such as student assignment to Saturday Scholars. • Communicate regularly about the school programs, student progress, after school tutoring, and student achievement data to parents and students. • Maintain on-line grade access with programs such as Jupiter Grades or Infinite Campus. • Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction. • Hold parent trainings and meetings to inform and educate parents. • Participate in shared decision making with other school staff and families for the benefit of students. • Provide a safe, positive, and friendly environment for students and parents. As a Student, I will: • Attend the Saturday Intervention program and after school tutoring, as assigned to me by my teacher/school, to ensure that I master the standards. • Communicate with my parents about my assigned Saturday Intervention, my progress in school & ask for help as needed. • Monitor my grades on-line for all of my classes. • Believe that I can and will learn. • Attend school regularly, arrive to class on time, be ready to learn, and complete all of my assignments. • Demonstrate courtesy and respect for my school, classmates, staff, family and community. • Show responsible behavior by following the school rules. • Set aside time every day to complete my homework, including 30 minutes of reading. As a Parent/Guardian or Family Member, I will: • Require that my child attend assigned Saturday Intervention program and after school tutoring to ensure that my child has mastered the standards. If for some reason my student cannot attend, I will notify the school. • Talk to my child regularly about the value of education. • Make sure that my child attends school every day on time and is prepared to work. • Respect the school, staff, students, families and community. • Support the school’s discipline and dress codes. • Monitor my child’s progress in school with on-line grade access and communicate with the school if I have a concern • Participate in shared decision making within the school community. • Make every effort to attend school events such as parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Counselor Nights, etc. • Provide my child with the necessary materials, space and time needed to complete his/her schoolwork. "“Sweetwater Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.” SUHSD Board Policy 0410.
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CONVENIO 2017-2018 ENTRE EL ALUMNO, PADRES DE FAMILIA Y LA ESCUELA PARA EL ÉXITO EDUCATIVO
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Con el fin de proveer un programa educativo de calidad, el alumno, padres de familia, y la escuela deben compartir equitativamente la responsabilidad de garantizar que el alumno logre el dominio de los Estándares de California y prepararse para una profesión o seguir sus estudios. Con la firma del convenio reconoce el compromiso adquirido en nuestra sociedad interactiva. El personal escolar se compromete a: • Proveer el programa de Escolásticos Sabatinos y el programa de asesoría que se ofrece después del horario de clases para inglés, matemáticas, ciencia, y ciencias sociales con el objetivo de apoyar el aprendizaje estudiantil. El alumno será seleccionado a asistir Escolásticos Sabatinos y asesoría sabatina, de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en base a datos escolares, recomendación del maestro, o calificaciones. • Notificar a los padres de familia vía sistema automatizado de llamadas acerca de eventos y deberes importantes, tales como asistir a la Escolásticos Sabatinos. • Informar regularmente a los padres de familia y al alumno acerca de los programas escolares, el progreso estudiantil, asesoría después del horario regular de clases, y datos de rendimiento estudiantil. • Dar acceso en línea a las calificaciones a través de programas como Jupiter Grades. • Proveer un plan de estudios y enseñanza de la alta calidad. • Proveer capacitación y juntas de padres de familia para informar y enseñar a los padres. • Participar en la toma de decisiones con otros miembros del personal escolar y las familias en beneficio del alumno. • Proveer un ambiente seguro, positivo y acogedor para el alumno y padres de familia. Como alumno me comprometo a: • Asistir al programas de Escolásticos Sabatinos que se ofrece después del horario regular de clases para garantizar que domine los estándares. • Comunicarme con mis padres acerca de mi asignación a Escolásticos Sabatinos, mi progreso escolar, y solicitaré ayuda cuando la necesite. • Vigilar en línea las calificaciones de mis materias. • Estar seguro que puedo aprender y que aprenderé. • Asistir regularmente a la escuela, llegaré puntualmente a mis clases, listo para aprender, y con los trabajos terminados. • Demostrar cortesía y respeto por mi escuela, hacia mis compañeros, personal escolar, la familia y la comunidad. • Mostrar un comportamiento responsable siguiendo las reglas de la escuela. • Dedicar tiempo a diario a terminar mi tarea, incluyendo 30 minutos de lectura. Como padre de familia o tutor, o como miembro de la familia me comprometo a: • Encargarme de que mi hijo (a) asista al Programa de Escolásticos Sabatinos y a asesoría después de clases para garantizar que mi hijo (a) domine los estándares. Si por algún motivo mi hijo (a) no puede asistir, notificaré al personal escolar. • Hablar con mi hijo (a) regularmente acerca del valor de la educación. • Asegurar que mi hijo (a) asista a diario a la escuela, puntualmente, y preparado para trabajar. • Respetar a la escuela, al personal escolar, al alumnado, las familias y la comunidad. • Apoyar la disciplina de la escuela y el código de vestir. • Vigilar el progreso de mi hijo (a) en la escuela a través del acceso en línea a las calificaciones, y me comunicaré con el personal escolar en caso de que surja alguna inquietud. • Participar en la toma de decisiones dentro de la comunidad escolar. • Esforzarme por asistir a eventos escolares tales como, las juntas con los maestros de mi hijo (a), la junta de regreso a clases Open House, noches de consejeros, etc. • Proveer a mi hijo (a) los útiles necesarios, el espacio y el tiempo que necesite para terminar su trabajo de la escuela.
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TITLE 1 SCHOOL-LEVEL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY 2017-2018 Hilltop High School has developed a written Title I parent Involvement policy with input from Title I, SSC and ELAC parents. Parents are involved in the review, planning and improvement of our Parent Involvement Policy through their participation in our parent meetings, conferences, workshops, as well as welcomed individual feedback via email. The Parent involvement Policy is shared with all parents including Title I parents through a School wide mailer and the document being posted on our school website. The policy describes the means for carrying out the following Title I parental involvement requirements [20 USC 6318 Section 1118(a)-(f) inclusive].
Involvement of Parents in the Title I Program To involve parents in the Title I program at Hilltop High School, the following practices have been established: •
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The school convenes meetings each semester to inform parents of Title I students about Title I requirements and about the right of parents to be involved in the Title I program. o The meeting agenda and information for Title 1 programs is developed through input of multiple stake holders including but not limited to administration, DAC Representative, CIS Coordinator, Parents, and Students and is posted 72 hours ahead of said meeting. The school offers a flexible number of meetings for Title I parents, such as meetings in the morning or evening. o Title 1 meetings will be held once a semester and will be in the morning and in the evening on the same day. The school involves parents of Title I students in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review*, and improvement of the school’s Title I programs and the Title I parental involvement policy. ** o Parents are involved in the review; planning and improvement of our Parent Involvement Policy through their participation in our once a semester parent meetings, conferences, workshops, as well as input/feedback through emails. o The ELAC, DAC, and SSC Parent advisory Committees provide feedback into the Parent Involvement Policy as part the SPSA revision process annually. The school provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title Iprograms. o Information about Title 1 programs is conveyed through Schoolwide mailers, Jupiter Grades emails, Schoolmessenger phone messages, parent meetings, open house, incoming freshman night, student handbook, Schoolwide newsletters, conferences, and postings on the school website. The school provides parents of Title I students with an explanation of the curriculum used at the school, the assessments used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet.
Information regarding assessments, curriculum, progress, and proficiency levels are presented, discussed and detailed at Title 1 parent meetings. o All parents’ advisory groups such as ELAC, SSC, and Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) also receive information regarding curriculum and assessments. • If requested by parents of Title I students, the school provides opportunities for regular meetings that allow the parents to participate in decisions relating to the education of their children. o Parents are provided with multiple opportunities to be involved in the review; planning and improvement of our Parent Involvement Policy through their participation in our parent meetings once a semester as well as input/ feedback through emails, and phone conversations. o Parents are presented with current intervention programs (Saturday Scholars, tutoring, teacher office hours, ASSETS after school program, and South Bay Communities services – Promise neighborhood) and asked to give feedback on effectiveness and suggestions. o Counselors provide meetings for parents at various grade levels to discuss course placement, A-G requirements, and College/Career readiness. Such as but not limited to: Coffee with the Principal, Building Student Success and 9th grade 4 year planning meetings. *It may be helpful to include the parental involvement policy review in the annual review of the Single Plan for Student Achievement. **The policy must be updated periodically to meet changing needs of parents and the school. If the school has a process in place for involving parents in planning and designing the school’s programs, the school may use that process if it includes adequate representation of parents of Title I children. (20 USC 6318 Section 1118(c)(3) o
Politica de participación de padres de familia para escuelas Titulo I 2017-2018
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El personal escolar de Hilltop High School elaboró, por escrito, una política de participación de padres de familia de Título I con la colaboración de los mismos. Los padres de familia tienen la oportunidad de revisar el formulario y sugerir cambios. Los miembros del concilio escolar revisan, corrigen, y aprueban la política anualmente. Se distribuyó la política a los padres de familia de Título I. La política describe los medios para ejecutar los siguientes requisitos de participación de padres de familia de Título I. [20 USC 6318 artículo 1118(a)-(f) incluido]. Participación de los padres de familia en el programa de Título I Se establecieron las siguientes prácticas para involucrar a los padres de familia en el programa de Título I de Hilltop High School: • El personal escolar convoca juntas cada semestre para informar a los padres de familia de Título I sobre los requisitos de dicho programa y acerca de su derecho a participar en el mismo. O La orden del día de la junta y la información para el programa de Título I se elabora con la colaboración de las partes interesadas incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a: administradores, representantes del DAC, coordinador de CIS, padres de familia y alumnos y las agendas están publicadas 72 horas antes de la junta. • En la escuela se llevan a cabo juntas para padres de Título I en diversos horarios, tanto por la mañana, como por la noche. o La junta de Título I se llevará una vez cada semestre y en el mismo día se ofrecerá por latarde y en la mañana. • El personal escolar involucra a los padres de Título I de una manera organizada, constante y oportuna, en la planificación, revisión **, y mejoramiento del programa de Título I y la política de participación de los padres de familia.*** o Por medio de las juntas cada semestre, eventos, talleres, además de comentarios y sugerencias vía correo electrónico, los padres de familia participan en la revisión, planificación, y mejoras a la política de participación de los mismos. o Los comités ELAC, DAC, y el SSC comparten sugerencias para elaborar la política de participación de los padres de familia anualmente como parte de proceso de revisión anual del SPSA. • El personal escolar provee a los padres de Título I información oportuna sobre dicho programa. o La información sobre el programa de Título I se cubre en las circulares que se envían por correo regular, en correos electrónicos del sistema Jupiter Grade emails, mensajes telefónicos del sistema Schoolmessenger, juntas de padres de familia, Open House, boletín escolar, eventos, y en la página de Internet de la escuela. • El personal escolar provee a los padres de Título I una explicación del plan de estudios que se implementa en la escuela, las evaluaciones que se usan para medir el progreso, y la expectativa del nivel de competencia del alumno. o Durante las juntas de Título I, compartimos información sobre las evaluaciones, el plan de estudio, el progreso estudiantil, y se informa sobre el nivel de competencia de los alumnos. o A todos los grupos consultivos de padres de familia como por ejemplo: ELAC, SSC, y Enlace de padres, maestros, y alumnos (PTSO*) se les comparte información sobre el plan de estudio, y las evaluaciones. •
A petición de los padres de Título I, el personal escolar ofrecerá juntas ordinarias que permiten a los padres participar en el proceso de la toma de decisiones relacionadas con la educación de su hijo (a). oLos padres de familia cuentan con múltiples oportunidades para participar en la revisión; planificación y mejoramiento de la política de participación de padres de familia al participar en las juntas cada semestre de padres, además, comparten sus ideas y comentarios vía correo electrónico y llamadas telefónicas. O A los padres se les informa sobre los programas de intervención disponibles (escuela sabatina, asesoría académica, horario de oficina de los maestros, programa ASSETS que se ofrece después del horario regular de clases, y la agencia de servicio comunitarios de South Bay – Promise neighborhood), y se les pide que compartan sus ideas y sugerencias. O Los consejeros organizan juntas para padres de familia con hijos en los diversos grados escolares para discutir las materias de su hijo (a), los requisitos A-G, y la preparación del alumno para ingresar a la universidad, incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a: Café con el director, juntas de Building Student Success, y las de preparaciones de los 4 años.
** Puede ser útil incluir la revisión de la política de participación de los padres de familia en la revisión anual del plan único para el rendimiento estudiantil. ***La política se debe actualizar periódicamente para satisfacer las cambiantes necesidades de los padres y la escuela. Si en la escuela cuentan con un proceso establecido para la participación de los padres de familia en la planificación y diseño de los programas escolares, el personal escolar puede utilizar dicho proceso si incluye una representación adecuada de los padres del Titulo I. (20 USC 6318 articulo 1118(c)(3)
REGULAR SCHEDULE
PRO-STAR/MIN DAYS* TIME
Period
0
6:30-7:25
55
Period
0
6:30-7:25
55
Period
1
7:30-8:27
57
Period
1
7:30-8:18
48
Period
2
8:33-9:40
67
Period
2
8:24-9:22
58 !40
Nutrition Break
9:40-9:50
10
Period
Period
3 9:56-10:53
57
Period
10:59-11:5 6
4
57
3
9:28-10:16
48
Nutrition Break
10:16-10:2 6
10
Period
4
10:32-11:2 0
48 48
Lunch
11:56-12:3 0
34
Period
5
11:26-12:1 4
Period
5 12:36-1:33
57
Period
6
12:20-1:08
48
Period
6
1:39-2:36
57
Lunch
1:08-1:42
34
Period
7
2:42-3:39
57
Period 7 does not meet on these days STAR = Study Time for Academic Reinforcement
ASSEMBLY
First day of school July, 20, 31
July 24, 25, 26, 27, Sept. 8, Nov. 3,
Aug. 14, 18 (in lieu of Open House), 28
Jan. 26, Apr. 13
Sept. 11
Period
0
6:30-7:25
55
October 16, 23, 30
Period
1
7:30-8:20
50
November 13
Period
2
8:26-9:23
57
December 4, 15 (last day of semester)
9:23-9:33
10
Jan. 22, 29
Period
3 9:39-10:29
50
Feb. 5, 26
Period
10:35-11:2 5
50
Mar. 5
ASSEMBLY
11:25-12:1 0
45
Apr. 9, 23
Lunch
12:10-12:4 4
34
May 4 (Day of the Teacher), 7, 21
Period
5 12:50-1:40
50
June 6 (Last day of school)
Period
6
50
Nutrition Break
4
1:46-2:36
EOC (Dec 12-14, June 1, 4, 5) Period
PSAT (10th & 11th Grade ONLY)
Nutrition Break
1, 3, 5
7:30-9:35
125
9:35-9:50
15 !41
2, 4, 6
TEST
7:30-11:00
210
Period
Lunch
11:00-11:3 0
30
Lunch
Period
11:36-12:0 1 1
25
Period
12:07-12:3 2 2
25
SBAC (11th Grade)/CST (10th Grade)
Period
3 12:38-1:03
25
Period
Period
4
1:09-1:34
25
Nutrition Break
Period
5
1:40-2:05
25
Period
Period
6
2:11-2:36
25
11:56-12:3 0
1, 2
3, 4
34
7:30-9:40
130
9:40-9:50
10
9:56-11:56 120 11:56-12:3 0
Lunch Period
9:56-11:56 120
5, 6
12:36-2:36 120
HOLIDAYS & BREAKS – School Closed Monday, September 4
Labor Day
Monday, September 18 – Friday, September 29
Fall Break – Two Weeks
Friday, November 10
Veteran’s Day
Monday, November 20 – Friday, November 24
Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 18 – Wednesday, January 10
Winter Break – Three Weeks
Monday, January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, February 16 – Monday, February 19
President’s Holidays
Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 30
Spring Break – Two Weeks
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day PRO DAYS
July 20 (first day of school), 31 August 14, 18 (in lieu of Open House), 28
January 22, 29
September 11
February 5, 26 !42
October 16, 23, 30
March 5
November 13
April 9, 23
December 4, 15 (last day of semester)
May 4 (Day of the teacher), 7, 21 June 6 (Last day of school)
GRADE DAYS Friday, September 1
Progress Report #1
Friday, October 27
Progress Report #2
Friday, December 15
Semester 1 Final Grades
Friday, February 23
Progress Report #3
Friday, April 20
Progress Report #4
Friday, June 6
Semester 2 Final Grades TESTING DATES TO REMEMBER
October 11
PSAT
December 12, 13, 14
End-of-Course Exams
April 9-13
CST/CMA/CAPA Testing (10th Science)
April 16-27
SBAC Testing (11th only)
May 1 – May 11
AP Exams
May 29 – May 30
Senior Final Exams
June 1, 4, 5
End-of Course Exams OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, August 17
Open House
TBD
Graduation
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