STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018
8756 Mast Boulevard, Santee, California 92071 (619) 956-0400 ~ FAX (619) 562-9342 http://wolfpack.guhsd.net
WE ARE ONE, WE ARE THE PACK RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE HONORABLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Dishonesty .............................36 Advance Placement Drop Policy………. 15 Administrative Staff ..................................7 Alpha Plus Club ......................................15 Associated Student Body (ASB) .............15 Athletic Clearances ................................19 Athletic & Extracurricular Eligibility ...........9 Athletic Information...................................8 Attendance / Tardy Policy.......................15 Attendance Laws ....................................18 Balloons .................................................19 Before & After School Supervision .........19 Bell Schedule ...........................................6 Bicycles, Skateboards etc. .....................19 Break and Lunch Areas ..........................19 Bullying / Harassment Policy ..................12 Bullying etc. ............................................37 Canine Detection ....................................19 Closed Campus ......................................20 Computer – Internet Ethics .....................20 Counseling / Guidance ...........................20 Counseling Staff .......................................7 Dance Regulations .................................21 Departments and Personnel .....................7 Discipline Policies...................................26 Dress Code ............................................37 Electronic Devices ..................................38 Excessive Displays of Affection ..............39 Field Trips ..............................................21 Finance Office ........................................21 Food Service ..........................................21 Gambling ................................................39 Gangs and Graffiti ..................................39 GUHSD Graduation/A-G Requirements ...4 GUHSD Vision Statement ........................1 Health Office ..........................................22 Honors Drop Policy………………….…...22
Important Dates........................................ 6 In School Alternative .............................. 22 Jurisdiction of School Rules & Policies ... 26 Library .................................................... 22 Loss of Privileges ................................... 22 Lost and Found ...................................... 23 Out-of-Bounds ........................................ 39 Parent / Teacher Conferences ............... 23 Parking ................................................... 23 Physical Education Lockers ................... 23 Policies................................................... 26 Responsible Use Policy.......................... 13 Safe and Secure Environment................ 23 Sex Education ........................................ 14 Sexual Harassment Policy ..................... 11 Student Identification Card ..................... 24 Student Insurance .................................. 24 Student Phone Messages ...................... 24 Student Withdrawal Procedures ............. 24 Support Staff ............................................ 7 Suspendable & Expellable Offenses ...... 27 The West Hills Way .................................. 2 Tobacco-Free District ............................. 24 Uniform Complaint Procedure ................ 25 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Grads ... 5 Valuables / Personal Property ................ 25 Visitors ................................................... 25 West Hills Mission Statement ................... 2 WHHS Alma Matter ................................ 40 WHHS Fight Song .................................. 40 WHHS Graduation Goals ......................... 3 Work Permits ......................................... 25 Please note: This handbook is a dynamic document and is subject to change throughout the school year. Current Update 7/10/17.
GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
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he Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students. The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers, administrators, parents, staff, students and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners, thinkers and successful contributors to the community. 1
WEST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens. ******* In 1987, West Hills High School opened with 300 students and fourteen teachers in temporary buildings and a special sense of what schooling was all about. In the fall of 2016, we will enroll nearly 1900 students and have over 120 teachers and support personnel on our staff. From those early beginnings, the staff and students have stayed true to their early commitment to a special kind of education, which came to be known as the "WEST HILLS WAY". This underpinning of commitment to making all students successful has aided this campus through periods of tremendous growth, which included moving to a beautiful new facility on 76 landscaped acres. We have established outstanding programs in academics, the arts, student activities, and athletics. Our students excel because that is the WEST HILLS WAY. The eight principles are simple but effective and stressed by every staff member, every day.
THE WEST HILLS WAY 1. Academics first--it's "cool" to study and work hard at West Hills. 2. Treat fellow students, teachers, staff and visitors well--the way you want to be treated. 3. No cliques--"We are One, We are the Pack." 4. No put-downs. 5. Say "hi" to members of the Pack, say "no" to drugs and alcohol. 6. Use appropriate language--use of profane or vulgar language only shows a lack of vocabulary. 7. Dress in a proper manner--clean and in good taste. 8. Play hard, but fair with sportsmanlike behavior.
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West Hills High School Graduation Goals & SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes) COLLEGE AND CAREER WEST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WILL: Use collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity to achieve mastery in subject area content. Effectively create, analyze, evaluate, and utilize information, media, and technology. Analyze, evaluate, and provide solutions to complex issues, problems, and events.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL WEST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WILL: Adopt a growth mindset to embrace learning and persist in the face of challenges. Demonstrate a commitment to service, community, nation, and world.
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GUSHD Graduation Requirements and A-G College Readiness Requirements for the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) COURSE AND UNIT REQUIREMENTS:
220 Credits Units Required of All Students
Units Recommended for CSU/UC College Bound
1. English
40
40
2. Mathematics
30
40
3. Science
20
30
4. Social Science
35
35
5. Computer Studies
5
5
6. Physical Education
20
20
7. Visual or Performing Arts and/or
10
10
10
30
50
40
SUBJECT AREA
Foreign Language 8. Electives Total Units Needed for Graduation
220
NOTES - (Numbers correspond to subject area listed above) 2. This requirement includes 1 year of algebra, as well as one course beyond algebra. 3. One year of Biology and one year of Physical Science. 4. One semester Geography (9th), one year World History (10th), one year U.S. History (11th), one semester American Government and one semester Economics (12th). 7. Twenty units of Foreign Language required for college bound students. Examples of Visual or Performing Arts courses: Art, Drama, Music. Technology Requirement met in geography Post Secondary Plan met through Guidance/Counseling Limitations Maximum of forty credits in P.E., Maximum of twenty credits of Office Experience/Library Assistant, Maximum of twenty credits from Adult School may be counted toward graduation.
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Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates 1. A Valedictorian Selection Committee will select valedictorian(s) from approximately the top one percent of the senior class, based on the accumulated transcript at the eighth semester, second progress report. The individual(s) with the highest ranking grade point average(s) shall be included as a valedictorian. Computation of overall grade point average(s) will include grades 9-12. 2. It is not the intent of this regulation to exclude students from consideration for valedictorian for completing supplemental or elective coursework. The deliberations may include additional students beyond the top one percent. 3. In choosing the valedictorian(s), it is recommended that the Valedictorian Selection Committee consider the following criteria: a. Academic achievement and curiosity, not school service b. Behavior that reflects the highest ethical standards c. Breadth and depth of program, to include number of courses completed and the number of AP and honors courses completed 4.
It is suggested that the Valedictorian Selection Committee be chaired by the principal. It shall be composed of, but not limited to, representatives selected from the following departments and approved by the principal: a. English b. Social Studies c. Mathematics d. Science e. Foreign Language f. Guidance/Counseling g. Other interested departments
5. There may or may not be a salutatorian designated by the Committee. 6. The 5-point "A" ("A" = 5; "B" = 4; "C" = 3; "D" = 1; "F" = 0) will be instituted at the Advanced Placement and Honors level. Only courses contained in the district Master Course Title List which are designated as Advanced Placement, and those courses designated as Honors in the following course academic departments (English, social science, mathematics, science, and foreign language) shall be counted in the 5-point A scale. 7. All students achieving a GPA of 3.5 or above, based on the accumulated transcript at the seventh semester, or the eighth semester second progress report, who have met all the requirements for earning a high school diploma, and completed all UC “a-g” coursework with a grade of “C” or above, shall be recognized as Honor Graduates. All students achieving a GPA of 3.5 or above, in non “a-g” approved courses based on the accumulated transcript at the seventh semester, or the eighth semester second progress report, and who have met all the requirements for earning a high school diploma, shall be recognized as Principal’s Honor Graduates.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2017-2018 .
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
4................ Labor Day Holiday – No School 6................ Open House (Back to School Night) 11 .............. Collaboration Day 18 .............. Collaboration Day 22 .............. Minimum Day - End 1st Student Progress Report 25 .............. Collaboration Day
FEBRUARY
5 ................Collaboration Day 12...............Lincoln Holiday – No School 16...............Minimum Day - End - 1st Student Progress Report 19...............Washington Holiday – No School 26...............Collaboration Day
OCTOBER
2................ Collaboration Day 13………….Homecoming Assembly 16 .............. Collaboration Day 23 .............. Collaboration Day 30 .............. Collaboration Day
JANUARY
8 ................School resumes and Collaboration Day 8 ................2nd Semester Begins 15...............Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School 22...............Collaboration Day 29...............Collaboration Day
15 .............. 1st Day of School 21 .............. Collaboration Day 28 .............. Collaboration Day
MARCH
2 ................Minimum Day – PACK Day 5 ................Collaboration Day 12...............Collaboration Day 16…………Spring Assembly 19...............Collaboration Day 26 – Apr. 6. Spring Recess – No School
NOVEMBER
3................ Minimum Day - End 2nd t Student Progress Report 6................ Collaboration Day 10 .............. Veteran’s Day Holiday – No School 13 .............. Collaboration Day 20 – 24 ...... Thanksgiving Recess – No School 27 .............. Collaboration Day
APRIL
9 ................Collaboration Day 16………… Collaboration Day 20...............Minimum Day - End – 2nd Student Progress Report 23...............Collaboration Day 30………… Collaboration Day
DECEMBER
4................ Collaboration Day 8…………..Winter Assembly 11 .............. Collaboration Day 19, 20, 21 .. Final Exams – Minimum Days 25 – Jan.5 . Winter Recess – No School
MAY
7 ................Collaboration Day 14...............Collaboration Day 21...............Collaboration Day 28...............Memorial Day – No School
JUNE
4, 5, 6 .........Final Exams – Minimum Days 7 ................Graduation
Bell Schedules for 2017-2018 COLLABORATION DAY BELL SCHEDULE Collaboration 7:45 - 8:45 (Teachers meet) Period 1 9:00 – 9:38 Period 2 9:44 – 10:22 Period 3 10:28 – 11:11 Break 11:11 – 11:19 Period 4 11:25 – 12:03 Period 5 12:09 – 12:47 Lunch 12:47 – 1:17 Period 6 1:23 – 2:01 Period 7 2:07 – 2:45
DOUBLE ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Break Period 4 Period 5A Period 5B Lunch Period 6 Period 7
7:15 – 8:01 8:07 – 8:53 8:59 – 9:47 9:47 – 9:55 10:01 – 10:47 10:53 – 11:39 11:45 – 12:31 12:31 – 1:01 1:07 – 1:53 1:59 – 2:45
MINIMUM DAY BELL SCHEDULE
REGULAR DAY BELL SCHEDULE 7:15 – 8:08 8:14 – 9:07 9:13 – 10:11 10:11 – 10:19 10:25 – 11:18 11:24 – 12:17 12:17 – 12:47 12:53 – 1:46 1:52 – 2:45
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Break Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Period 7
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Break Period 5 Period 6 Period 7
7:33 – 8:08 8:14 – 8:49 8:55 – 9:35 9:41 – 10:16 10:16 – 10:27 10:33 – 11:08 11:14 – 11:49 11:55 – 12:30
FINAL EXAM BELL SCHEDULE Dec. 19 and June 5 Period 1 or 7 8:14 – 10:11 Break 10: 11 – 10:27 Period 4 10:33 – 12:30 Dec. 20 and June 6 – Period 3 8:14 – 10:11 Break 10: 11 – 10:27 Period 5 10:33 – 12:30
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Dec. 21 and June 7 – Period 2 8:14 – 10:11 Break 10: 11 – 10:27 Period 6 10:33 – 12:30
DEPARTMENTS AND PERSONNEL Administrative Office Hours 7:00am to 3:30pm Voicemail (24 hours)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
COUNSELING STAFF
Robin Ballarin, Principal ......... 956-0411 April Baker, AP (A-G) ............. 956-0420 Joshua Reiderer, AP (H-O)….956-0421 JoAnn Johnson, AP (P-Z) ...... 956-0422
Mandy Albrecht A-Ed ........... 956-0445 Heather Eady Eg-Lam ........ 956-0444 Rodd Moses Lan-Rez .......... 956-0447 Jamie Bean Rhy-Z ............... 956-0446
DEPARTMENTS
SUPPORT STAFF
Art .......................................... 956-0526 ASB ....................................... 956-0479 Athletic Director ..................... 956-0530 Band ...................................... 956-0561 Choir ...................................... 956-0561 Drama .................................... 956-0557 English ................................... 956-0523 Guitar / Orchestra .................. 956-0563 Individual Instruction .............. 956-0508 Industrial Tech ....................... 956-0489 Learning Center ..................... 956-0514 Librarian ................................. 956-0461 Math....................................... 956-0538 Physical Education................. 956-0484 Science .................................. 956-0570 Social Science ....................... 956-0586 World Language .................... 956-0550
AP Secretaries ................... 956-0424 ....................................... or 956-0425 Attendance Office ............... 956-0431 24 hour attendance line ...... 956-0434 Counseling Office... ............ 956-0439 Finance Office .................... 956-0437 Guidance Information Specialist……. ………………… .956-0440 or 956-0442 Health Office ...................... 956-0471 Lead Supervisor ................. 956-0541 Manager School Facilities…956-0451 Principal’s Secretary ........... 956-0412 Receptionist ....................... 956-0400 Site Support Tech............... 956-0430 School Resource Officer..... 956-0473
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Athletic Information Athletic clearance information is on our website: http://wolfpack.guhsd.net. All athletes, cheerleaders, marching band and color guard members must be cleared BEFORE they can participate in any tryout, practice, or competition. Physicals are needed each year to clear. The physical examination is good for one year. The date of the physical exam must carry through to the end of the season.
Fall Sports Cross Country Boys Cross Country Girls Football Golf – Girls Tennis – Girls Volleyball – Girls Water Polo – Boys
Juan Naranjo Sarah Dion Casey Ash Jeff Armstrong Lianna Spieldenner Chris Boaz James Searls
Coach Phone Number 619-956-0553 619-302-5968 619-956-0527 619-956-0514 619-248-2693 619-368-0698 619-944-7656
Winter Sports Basketball – Boys Basketball – Girls Soccer – Boys Soccer – Girls Water Polo – Girls Wrestling
Jeff Armstrong Ryan Kinser Russ Shubert Robert Romero James Searls Michael Proctor
619-956-0514 619-956-0483 619-709-1153 619-840-5067 619-944-7656 619-843-4931
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Mickey Deutschman Todd Peterson Elizabeth Ladley Mike Applebaum James Searls Lianna Spieldenner Rufino Contreras Sarah Dion Eben Maat
619-274-2665 619-956-0521 619-368-6805 619-729-3006 619-944-7656 619-248-2693 619-788-3338 619-302-5968 619-964-8984
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Spring Sports Baseball Golf – Boys Gymnastics Softball Swim – Boys and Girls Tennis – Boys Track – Boys Track – Girls Volleyball – Boys Cheer Advisor Band / Color Guard
Coach Name
619-956-0561
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Coach Email
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Go Wolf Pack! ATHLETICS & EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY West Hills High School students are reminded that they must follow regulations established by the Grossmont Union High School District in order to participate in athletics and certain extracurricular activities, such as Cheerleading, Marching Band and Color Guard. Athletes should also remember that all athletic equipment and fines must be cleared before they will be eligible for the next season of sport.
A. Athletic Programs 1. Fall Sports - August through November Cross County, Football, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball, Boys’ Water Polo, Girls’ Golf 2. Winter Sports - November through February Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Wrestling, Girls’ Water Polo, Roller Hockey (club) 3. Spring Sports - February through May Baseball, Dive, Boys’ Golf, Gymnastics, Softball, Swimming, Boys Tennis, Track & Field, Boys’ Volleyball
B. Interscholastic Eligibility 1. Insurance All students participating on athletic teams must carry adequate insurance coverage, as required by the Education Code. Section 32220 ET seq. 2. Students on Administrative Exceptions, Interdistrict Transfers, and Custodial Agreements Effective July 1, 1995, students in the Grossmont Union High School District are residentially eligible to participate in extracurricular athletics from the date of their enrollment until graduation unless: a. otherwise determined by the respective site administration, or b. they are not in compliance with the rules and regulations as stated in the Grossmont Conference Constitution, or c. they are not in compliance with the rules and regulations as stated in the extracurricular Eligibility Book, (District Yellow Book) or d. a student transfers to a second school without a change of residence on the part of the student's original custodial parent(s), legal guardian(s), or original caregiver(s). Said student shall be residentially ineligible to participate at the varsity level for 90 school days (summer school and/or off-track are excluded) from the first date of attendance at the second school in sports in which the student has competed in any level of interscholastic competition during the 12 calendar months preceding the date of such transfer. (Ref: California Interscholastic Federation Green Book and District Yellow Book) 3. Club Activities Participants in club activities and extracurricular activities are required to comply with all C.I.F. eligibility guidelines and procedures. (Ref C.I.F. Green Book, and District Yellow Book) 4. Grade Point Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (C average) for all courses in which enrolled during the preceding six weeks and for which a letter grade was assigned. (This grade point average computation will include 2.5 unit courses in which the student was enrolled and is un-weighted.) 5. Course Enrollment 9
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 4 (5-credit courses) and 1 (2.5-credit course) within the regular school year and maintain this enrollment throughout each six-week period. Such enrollment will constitute satisfactory progress towards meeting the requirements for graduation.
6. Conduct Marks Upon receipt of unsatisfactory conduct grades ("U") in more than one course, the student will be declared ineligible for the next six-week school-wide grading period unless appealed to and subsequently placed on probation by the Administrator of Athletics at the local school following a student/parent contact. 7. Summer School Summer school credits will count toward addressing scholastic and conduct deficiencies incurred in the preceding semester grading period. Grades received in a summer course of equal or superior level to that of a previous course shall replace the previous grade for purposes of determining academic eligibility. New courses will not replace previous course work and any grade received will be averaged with all course grades from the previous semester. Scholastic and conduct marks received in summer school courses shall not unfavorably impact eligibility. (Ref C.I.F Green Book, and District Yellow Book)
C. Eligibility Appeal Process 1. Appeals for exemption from the loss of eligibility due to Choice or Administrative Exceptions may be submitted to a district committee for review. The Conference President will receive all appeals from the comprehensive schools and will convene the committee as deemed necessary. This process assumes prior compliance with existing San Diego Section, C.I.F. eligibility standards. (Ref: C.I.F. Green Book, and District Yellow Book) 2. For ninth-grade students, local school appeal for a probationary grading period applies to grade point average and conduct, excluding course enrollment (must maintain five 5-unit courses). For 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, the right of appeal for a probationary grading period applies to conduct marks only. 3. If conduct is the only criterion of eligibility for which the student has been declared ineligible, and she/he is eligible for probation, the school's Administrator of Athletics may place him/her on probation for the subsequent six-week grading period according to the following guidelines: a. Students receiving one “U” in conduct in any one grading period from a single teacher will still be eligible. b. Students receiving “U’s” in conduct in any one grading period from a second teacher will have the potential for one probationary eligibility period as determined by the school administrator. c. Students receiving “U’s” in conduct in any one grading period from three or more teachers are ineligible and not entitled to probationary consideration. 4. Only one probationary period per student per year is allowed. 5. No student may be granted a period of probation or exempted in any way from the minimal C.I.F. standard of passing in four classes.
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STUDENT NOTIFICATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Grossmont Union High School district is committed to making the educational environment for students free from sexual harassment. Board Policy 5145.7 prohibits sexual harassment as defined in the Education Code to mean unwelcome sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the educational setting. The District prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment. Students should report any sexual harassment to their school principal, vice principal, counselor, or teacher. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately, including suspension or possible expulsion. Employees who violate this policy shall be disciplined pursuant to Board Policy 4119.11. Complaints must be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date when the alleged discrimination occurred or when the individual first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination. Investigation of alleged discrimination complaints shall be conducted in a manner that protects confidentiality of individuals and the facts. The District prohibits retaliatory behavior against an complainant or any participant in the complaint process. The initiation of a complaint of sexual harassment will not reflect negatively on the student who initiates the complaint nor will it affect the student’s academic standing, rights or privileges. Sometimes harassment complaints can be settled at the school and sometimes at the District office. If the complaint is not settled after mediation and/or investigation, you have the right to discuss your concerns with the Superintendent. If it is not resolved there, you may go to the Governing Board Child Protective Services, and/or law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Office of Civil Rights, which may also investigate complaints of sexual harassment. The U.S. Office of Civil Rights may be contacted directly to file complaints. This notice is prepared and disseminated in compliance with Board Policies regarding student rights and required notifications. It is designed for students and paraphrases the details of actual Board Policies and Administrative Regulations. For additional information or the complete District policy governing sexual harassment (BP5145.7) contact:
Julie Mottershaw, Title IX Coordinator Grossmont Union High School District P.O. Box 1043 La Mesa, CA 91944-1043 (619) 644-8019
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GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BULLYING/HARASSMENT POLICY
The Grossmont Union High School District is committed to making the educational environment for students free from bullying and harassment. Board Policy 5131.2 prohibits bullying as defined in the Education Code to mean “any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, as defined, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, hate violence, or harassment, threats, or intimidation, that has the effect or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of placing a reasonable pupil as defined, in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupil’s person or property, causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantial detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health, causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance, or causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or privileges provided by the school.” The District prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Students should report any bullying/harassment to their school principal, vice principal, counselor, or teacher. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately, including suspension and possible expulsion. Complaints must be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date when the alleged discrimination occurred or when the individual first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination. Investigation of alleged discrimination complaints shall be conducted in a manner that protects confidentiality of individuals and the facts. The District prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process. The initiation of a complaint of bullying/harassment will not reflect negatively on the student who initiates the complaint nor will it affect the student’s academic standing, rights or privileges. Sometimes complaints can be settled at the school and sometimes at the District office. If the complaint is not settled after mediation and/or investigation, you have the right to discuss your concerns with the Superintendent or designee. If it is not resolved there, you may go to the Governing Board, Child Protective Services, and/or law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Office of Civil Rights, which may also investigate complaints of harassment. The U.S. Office of Civil Rights may be contacted directly to file complaints. This notice is prepared and disseminated in compliance with Board Policies regarding student rights and required notifications. It is designed for students and paraphrases the details of actual Board Policies and Administrative Regulations. For additional information or the complete District policy governing bullying (BP 5131.2) contact:
Theresa Kemper, Assistant Superintendent Grossmont Union High School District P.O. Box 1043 La Mesa, CA 91944-1043 (619) 644-8018
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Responsible Use Policy (RUP) Grossmont Union High School District All students in the Grossmont Union High School District are expected to embrace the following principles as they utilize technology to enhance their learning experience, collaborate, and communicate with school and community members:
Be empowered and be innovative. Do awesome things. Amaze us. Be smart and be safe. Make good choices. Protect yourself and others. Be careful and be courteous. Foster a community that is respectful, helpful, and kind. Act with integrity.
As a student in GUHSD, I agree to the following principles: 1. Respect and Protect Myself I will make school-appropriate judgements about the information and images that I view and share online. I will be careful with what personal information and images I share about myself. I will protect passwords, accounts, and resources. I will not use district resources for inappropriate and/or unlawful activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. 2. Respect and Protect Others Everything in Principle1 also applies to my treatment of others. I will not use any medium to bully, harass, or stalk other people. I will not share information and images about others without permission, and I will not tag them on social media without their consent. I will show respect for other people by not using/altering their passwords/accounts. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at others. 3. Respect and Protect Intellectual and Physical Property I will not plagiarize the work of others and I will abide by copyright laws. I will only use the school’s technology, network, and resources for school-appropriate activities and encourage others to do the same. I will treat the school’s digital equipment with care. I will follow testing protocols. I will not share or photograph testing materials. In today’s world of social media and extensive communication via the Internet, there is NO distinction between online and offline activities regarding school behavior and the assignment of disciplinary consequences. I understand that the rules for behavior set by the district and school cover both physical and digital actions by students and interactions among students. Additionally, these policies apply to use of district and personal devices both ON and OFF campus.
(Please note: Students will receive and sign a copy of this policy during the first month of school.)
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SEX EDUCATION The Grossmont Union High School District will offer the following semester, year-long, and summer school courses, which may include instruction regarding sexually transmitted diseases and/or sex education: Biology Child Development Civics Family Relations
Human Anatomy Integrated/Coordinated Science Life Management Skills
On Your Own Physical Education Physiology
Psychology Single Survival Sociology
The course descriptions for these classes are available at your student’s school site. If you are interested in discussing the course content or reviewing the materials for any of the above classes, please contact the principal at your school, who will make arrangements with a staff member to discuss questions or concerns. Through the Director of Curriculum, (619) 644-8036, you may obtain a list of films/videotapes that are available for review. The California Education Code (EC § 51934 et seq.) requires instruction in AIDS prevention and instruction in personal and public health and safety. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage pupils to communicate with their parents or guardians about human sexuality and HIV/AIDS and to respect the rights of parents or guardians to supervise their children's education on these subjects (EC § 51937). The Legislature intends to create a streamlined process to make it easier for parents and guardians to review materials and evaluation tools related to comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education, and, if they wish, to excuse their children from participation in all or part of that instruction or evaluation. The Legislature recognizes that while parents and guardians overwhelmingly support medically accurate, comprehensive sex education, parents and guardians have the ultimate responsibility for imparting values regarding human sexuality to their children. The California Education Code (EC § 51938): A parent or guardian of a pupil has the right to excuse their child from all or part of comprehensive sexual health education, HIV/AIDS prevention education, and assessments related to that education. It also requires written and audio visual educational materials used in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education to be available for inspection. The comprehensive sexual health education or HIV/AIDS prevention education will be taught by school district personnel or by outside consultants (within discretion of GUHSD). Parents or guardians may request a copy of instructional materials from the student’s school site. Parents or guardians who do not wish their child to receive comprehensive sexual health or HIV/AIDS prevention education may make their requests in writing to the student’s school site. The California Education Code (EC § 51939) states that if a written request has been received from the pupil's parent or guardian excusing the pupil from participation in comprehensive sexual education or HIV/AIDS prevention education, or participation in any anonymous, voluntary, and confidential test, questionnaire, or survey on pupil health behaviors and risks, then a pupil may not attend any such excused activity, may not be subject to disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction, and an alternative educational activity shall be made available to the pupil.
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INFORMATION ‘
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AND HONORS DROP POLICY
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Students may not transfer to a college prep course after the 9 week of the first semester. rd Students will not be permitted to transfer after the 3 week of semester two. Students with a C- or higher will be discouraged from transferring out of Honors/AP courses. The transfer grade will not be weighted. (e.g. C in Honors/Advanced Placement = C in College Prep) All students who enroll in an Honors/Advanced Placement course will be expected to sign, along with their parent or guardian, a statement acknowledging the school policy. A communication between the parent, teacher, counselor and student will take place prior to any transfer. Transfer to a college prep course is dependent upon availability in the lower level course and there is no guarantee that a transfer is possible. ***Transfer requests from Honors/Advanced Placement courses will not be considered until the second week of school during semester one.***
ALPHA PLUS CLUB In an attempt to honor students in all classes, the Alpha + Club was formed. Over and above the traditional Honor Roll GPA or Student of the Month, the Alpha + Club recognizes students in each class, each semester. Every class can participate. The club is not limited to a “select few” but to a “select many.” The criterion for selection varies somewhat from teacher to teacher although the basic blueprint is in place. The key criteria include scholarship, attitude, conduct, improvement, effort, and intellectual curiosity. A teacher’s choice in one class may reward a student for his/her attitude and conduct or even his/her great improvement in these areas. The club’s purpose is simply to recognize outstanding student learners by giving them something worthy of their selection. Each member of the Alpha + Club receives a club membership card and a pin. Students who earn 5 or more Alpha + Club recognitions wear a handsome stole at graduation.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB) ASB Card (Student Discount Sticker) The ASB card, (sticker attached to student ID card) provides many discounts for school activities. Purchase an ASB card from the finance office. Students participating in school activities are strongly encouraged to purchase an ASB card. This ASB card is non-refundable.
Student Senate Student Senate meets once a month and is made up of one elected student representative from each third period class. Various topics are discussed regarding school affairs. Bring your questions and concerns to your Student Senate representative.
Only ASB approved fundraising items may be sold on campus.
ATTENDANCE / TARDY POLICY West Hills High School, the Grossmont Union High School District and the state of California recognize the relationship between positive student attendance and academic success. We expect students to attend school regularly, be punctual, and we encourage parents to actively support this behavior. Truancy and tardiness to school or class result in a loss of opportunity for maximum time-on- task, a decreased level of learning, and a disruption to others' learning processes.
ATTENDANCE Parents will be notified in writing once a student has accumulated three (3) all day unexcused absences/ truancies in a class. If a student misses one or more periods in a school day, the student’s home will be notified via Infinite Campus Messenger. Absences must be cleared within 3 business days
To excuse an absence the parent/guardian must: Write a note and send it in with their student to the attendance office or 15
Fill out a J-31 Card, or Call the 24 hour absence line at 956-0434 or the attendance office at 956-0431. Please include student ID #, student first & last name, date(s), & reason for the absence.
Excused Absences - According to the CA Education Code (EC 48205), excused absences include: Illness (flu, fever, chicken pox, strep throat, etc.) Medical, dental, optometry, or chiropractic services Quarantine Funeral of immediate family, limited to 1 day in state, 3 days out of state Court appearance Illness of custodial child Religious holiday or ceremony* Other reasons pursuant to board policy* *These absences must be requested in writing by parent and pre-approved by a district-designated official. Assignments and test may be made up for excused absences. Student should make arrangements with their teachers and completed the work within a reasonable period of time.
Unexcused Absences include: Truancy Leaving school without first receiving permission from the Attendance Office or the Nurse Any absence which is not verified by a parent/guardian
To make-up an unexcused absence: Saturday School: If a student attends Saturday School, he/she can make up ONE calendar day of unexcused absences. Saturday School is from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Report to the PIT by 8:00 AM. Please watch the school website for Saturday School dates.
Loss of Privilege Excessive truancies, unexcused absences and/or tardies, may result in a loss of privilege. This includes, but is not limited to, field trips, dances, athletic events, and other school sponsored activities.
Leaving School Early Students need to bring a signed note (including name, date, time they are leaving and reason) to the attendance office before school. If a student needs to leave school due to an urgent situation, the parent/guardian needs to come into the Attendance office to release the student. Students must not leave school without permission, or it will be regarded as an unexcused absence.
Extended absence (minimum 5 days) Call the counseling office to apply for an Independent Study contract. An application must be received at least two weeks in advance. All Independent Study Contracts require Administrator approval. ISC’s will not be approved for more than 10 days.
Truancy Policy Students are truant if they are not in class and do not have an excused absence. Students with excessive period or all-day truancies will be referred to the Assistant Principal’s office.
Unexcused Absences, including truancies, may result in loss of credit. Other possible consequences for truancies include the following: Period Truancies Consequences in a class Phone call home to parent/guardian is generated automatically through school all-call All system Truancy notice placed in teacher’s mailbox for each truancy 1-2 Teacher may assign detention (TAD) Teachers may note truancies in 3 week grade monitoring notice to be sent home to parents Attendance generates report and issues referral to AP 3 Student assigned detention Teacher may assign detention (TAD) 4-5 Teacher may write a referral for defiance - Student assigned In School Alternative (ISA) Teacher may lower citizenship grade one full level for semester o (For example – O to S, or S to U)
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Attendance generates report and issues referral to AP Student assigned ISA Attendance laws signed and sent home with referral Teacher may assign detention (TAD). Teacher may write a referral for defiance - Student assigned ISA Teacher may lower citizenship grade to “U” for semester 7+ period truancies in Period 1, student may be referred to the counselor for a schedule change to become a late starter the following semester (Period 2 start) Handled directly by the Assistant Principal’s office Consequences may range from ISA to suspension Student may be placed on a behavior contract Students who accumulate more than ten unexcused absences in a semester class may not earn a passing grade (AR 5121) SART contract with parent conference
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Saturday School Assigned Attendance Laws Signed Refer to counselor / advocate Initiate SART process In School Alternative (ISA) assigned or Saturday School Refer to SARB Possible referral to Alternative Education Possible referral to District Attorney’s office
For all truancies: The points earned for the work due during the truancy may be lowered to zero at the teacher’s discretion.
TARDY POLICY Students must check in at the Attendance Office if they arrive late to school or late to any class. A tardy over 30 minutes late in the period, equals a period truancy Students are expected to be on time to class. Tardiness to class causes a disruption to the orderly operation of the classroom, is a violation of school rules and a defiance of the teacher's expectations of punctuality. Tardies will be documented by the classroom teacher and recorded by the attendance office. Tardies in a Consequences class Students will be sent to the attendance office to get an admit slip, or ALL Teachers have the discretion to keep a student in class (teacher will code the late [L] when taking attendance) Teacher will warn student about being tardy 1– 2 Phone call home to parent/guardian is generated automatically through school all-call system Teacher will make a phone call home to parent/guardian, or automated system will call home 3– 4 (if possible) Teacher may assign a detention (TAD) May lower citizenship grade one full level for semester o (For example – O to S, or S to U.) Teachers may note tardiness in 3 week grade monitoring notice to be sent home to parents Attendance generates a report for tardies 5 Students are assigned an ISA or detention through attendance office and AP’s office Teacher may lower citizenship grade to “U” for semester 6–8 Teacher may assign a detention (TAD) Attendance generates report and/or issues disciplinary referral for defiance to AP 9+ Student assigned ISA or possible 1-day home suspension
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Possible removal from the class when in conjunction with other disciplinary issues
Excessive tardies in Period 1 may result in referral to counselor for a schedule change to become a late starter the following semester (Period 2 start)
TARDY SWEEPS Tardy sweeps will be conducted randomly on campus. Students who are late to class and caught up in a tardy sweep will be assigned lunch detention. Failure to attend the assigned detention will result in additional consequences.
GRADUATING SENIORS If you stop attending any of your classes, you risk failing and not being allowed to walk at graduation.
ATTENDANCE LAWS The law in California regarding compulsory school attendance for minors is very specific and carries penalties for both parents and minors for failure to comply with these regulations. Education Code, Section 48200 requires: 1. Parents/guardians to send minors under their custody to school on a daily basis for the full length of the school day as established by the governing board of the district. 2. Minors six (6) to sixteen (16) years of age to attend compulsory full-time school on a daily basis for the full length of the school day (or district alternative programs as available.) 3. Minors sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years of age to attend continuation school on a daily basis for the full length of the school day (if not enrolled in a traditional high school or other alternative education program provided by the district. Education Code, Section 48260-48263 provides definitions and referral procedures for: 1. Any student subject to compulsory attendance who is absent without a valid excuse more than three (3) days in one school year is truant. 2. Any student who has exceeded the unexcused absences or tardies as described about and for when an appropriate district employee has made conscientious effort to hold at least one (1) conference with the parent/guardian and the student is deemed a habitual truant. 3. Any student defined as habitual truant who continue and unacceptable pattern of unexcused absences or tardies may be referred to the district’s School Attendance Review Board. (SARB) Education Code, Section 48320-48325 establishes the powers and duties of the SARB as: 1. The authority to require a written contract between the parent/guardian and the student with the board. 2. the authority to refer the student and/or guardian/parent to appropriate community service agencies for counseling. 3. The authority to request alternative school or program placement for the student within or outside to the district. 4. The authority to recommend that the parent/guardian attend school with the student. 5. The authority to refer the student and/or guardian to the juvenile justice system (Court) Education Code, Section 48293 establishes penalties against parents/guardians as: 1. Upon a first conviction, a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), parent education, counseling or community service. 2. Upon a second conviction, a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), parent education, counseling or community service. 3. Upon a third conviction, a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), parent education, counseling or community service. Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 601 (et al) describes the consequences for habitual truancy if a minor plead or is found guilty by trial to include but not limited to: 1. Being made a ward of the court (placed on probation). 2. Having a driver’s license revoked or denied until age eighteen (18). 3. Being placed in juvenile hall for a violation of the court. NOTE: Failure to appear for a court hearing will result in the parent and/or minor being cited, having a bench warrant issued and being arrested and placed in jail/juvenile hall.
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ATHLETIC / CHEER / MARCHING BAND / COLOR GUARD CLEARANCE All athletes, cheerleaders, marching band and color guard members must be cleared BEFORE they can participate in any tryout, practice, or competition. The following must be completed: 1. Physical examination (Good for one year. Date must be valid through the end of the season.) 2. Insurance purchase or parent signature indicating personal insurance and policy number. 3. Complete Athletic clearance on line. Go to http://wolfpack.guhsd.net/athletics. Bring completed forms to the Assistant Principals’ office, prior to tryouts for clearance “stamp.” Purchase of an ASB card is optional, but strongly encouraged.
BALLOONS No balloons are allowed on campus. They are a distraction to the learning environment. All balloon bouquets brought to school must be kept in the office until the end of the day. **Balloons are not allowed in the stadium during graduation.**
BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL STUDENT SUPERVISION Students must wait in staff supervised areas before school after being dropped off and after school while waiting for pick up. Supervision begins at 7:00 AM before school and goes until 3:30 PM after school. Supervised areas before school include the library, “The Commons” area in front of the cafeteria, tutorials in classrooms, and in the Pit. After school, students may wait in the Pit or Library until 3:30 PM for pick up or they may participate in a staff supervised activity such as detention, tutorial, a club or a sport.
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, etc. Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades and scooters are not allowed to be ridden on campus at any time. They cause a disruption to the academic atmosphere and are a potential safety issue. Students who ride bikes, skateboards or scooters to school must lock them in the bike rack or skateboard racks located outside room IT-3 at all times: Students may not carry any form of wheeled transportation during the school day. Students must proved their own locks. Consequences: Penalties will range from warning through suspension. Wheeled transportation will be confiscated and returned to student on the first offense. Additional violations will result in the parent/guardian being required to pick up the confiscated item Students must provide their own locks.
West Hills High School or the Grossmont Union High School District is not responsible for theft or damage of any wheeled vehicles.
BREAK AND LUNCH AREAS The school has designated areas where students may eat before school, during break and at lunch. Students must stay within the boundaries marked by the blue paw prints (see out-of-bounds). Food must be consumed in these areas only. No food or drink is to be consumed in classrooms except during designated meetings with teacher approval and supervision. Trash cans are provided for your use.
PLEASE KEEP OUR CAMPUS CLEAN!
CANINE DETECTION To provide another resource to help ensure safe schools, the Grossmont Union High School District has contracted with Interquest Group, Inc. to bring specially trained dogs on to high school campuses to sniff out contraband substances. The purpose of this effort is to serve as a deterrent to students who might bring illegal substances to school. All students are made aware of this program prior to its commencing each year. With his handler, the dogs are trained to sniff out: Illicit drugs (marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines) Alcohol beverages (beer, wine, liquor) Black gunpowder-based items (guns, ammunition, fireworks) Select prescription and over-the-counter medications (those medications with a greater potential for abuse: Valium, Darvon, caffeine preparations, etc.)
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The dogs will make random visits to all Grossmont District campuses during the school year. They will check gym areas, hallways, classrooms, parking lots, cars, school grounds and any area within 1000 yards of the campus for potential contraband items. When a classroom is searched, students will be asked to leave the room during the brief time the canine team checks the personal belongings left behind, (backpacks, etc.) Students are reminded that all prescription medication must be held with the nurse.
CLOSED CAMPUS All schools in the Grossmont Union High School District are closed campuses. While on campus, students must remain within the supervised areas of the school as marked by the boundaries (paw prints). Students may not leave the campus, or go out of bounds, until their school day has been completed. In an emergency, parents may call the Attendance Office and make arrangements for the student to leave early. Students leaving campus without the permission of the Attendance Office, Nurses Office, or Administration are considered truant. Students will not be allowed to leave campus to pick up forgotten items nor will they be allowed to retrieve or drop off items in cars as the parking lots are out of bounds. Students who are ill or have other emergencies must report to the Nurse or Attendance Office to receive parent permission to leave school. Students leaving school without permission will be considered truant, will be subject to search, and may receive an After School Detention or Suspension for time away from campus. Parents may drop off forgotten items from home (lunch, homework, sports equipment...) to the ATTENDANCE OFFICE for students to pick up at break or lunch. The attendance office will not send out a note to the student or call the student out of class, informing them of the delivery. The school will not make any deliveries (food, homework, money, flowers…) to a student’s classroom.
COMPUTER – INTERNET/NETWORK ETHICS The District does not have control of the information on the Internet, although it attempts to provide prudent and available barriers. Sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. While the Grossmont Union High School District's intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, account holders will have the ability to access other material, as well. The District believes that the benefits to educators and students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any disadvantages of access. Ultimately, the parent(s) and guardian(s) of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their students should follow. The student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) must understand that student access to the Grossmont Union High School District Network is being developed to support the District's educational responsibilities and mission. The specific conditions and services being offered will change from time to time. All students accessing the Network agree to the following: 1. My use of the Grossmont Union High School District's Network must be consistent with the Grossmont Union High School District's primary goals. 2. I will not use the Grossmont Union High School District's Network for illegal purposes of any kind. 3. I will not use the Grossmont Union High School District's Network to transmit threatening, obscene or harassing materials. 4. I will not use the Grossmont Union High School District's Network to interfere or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Students abusing network access could be denied further use of the network for the school year and possibly longer. This could result in the student being dropped from a class. Consequences range from an After School Detention to Expulsion. **See also – Academic Dishonesty Policy** **See also – GUHSD Responsible Use Policy**
COUNSELING / GUIDANCE The Counseling/Guidance Department at West Hills High School consists of four Counselors and two Guidance Information Specialists (G.I.S.). The Guidance Office is open from 7:00 – 3:30PM, and provides services to help students in a variety of areas including: 1. Defining educational goals. 2. Choosing classes to meet goals. 20
3. Assisting with school to career choices. 4. Planning for post-high school education and training. 5. Exploring scholarships and grants. 6. Understanding stated graduation requirements. 7. Explaining specially funded programs. 8. Assisting with academic or personal problems. Students may drop in to see a counselor before or after school, at break, or during lunch. If the counselor is unavailable, students may sign up for an appointment with the counseling secretary. Students may not request schedule changes after the third week of the semester.
DANCE REGULATIONS Dances are provided as an extracurricular activity for West Hills High School students. We want to provide an atmosphere where students can have fun and parents can feel secure about the environment and supervision provided. Administrators and supervisors are present at all dances. Attendance is a privilege and the following rules are set forth for all West Hills High School dances: 1. Students must clear all fines in order to attend a dance. 2. All students and guests will be subject to search upon entry to dance. 3. All students must have a student ID card in their possession to enter the dance. 4. The West Hills High School Dress Code will be enforced at all dances held at West Hills. Students not following the dress code will be asked to leave and possibly face discipline consequences. 5. Any student, who comes to the dance, tries to enter, or is in the immediate area of the dance & is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, will be denied entrance to the dance, disciplined under Governing Board Policy 5144.1 and/or 5144.2, & possibly expelled. Students may be subject to a breathalyzer test 6. Destruction of school or personal property, fighting, intimidation may result in above discipline. 7. Students may not leave the dance and return. 8. No loitering will be allowed. 9. Only West Hills students will be allowed to casual dances. Guest passes are for formal dances only. 10. All non-West Hills students must have a guest pass for formal dances, which may only be obtained, from the Assistant Principals' office prior to the event. Middle school students, regardless of age, are not permitted to attend any dance. Guests must be in possession of a valid picture ID. 11. Students shall not participate in 'freaking' or sexually explicit dancing. Consequences for violation of dance rules range from a request to leave the dance to expulsion. **A refund will not be given** Students who have been given an LOP (Loss of Privilege) for behavior and/or attendance will not be allowed to attend dances.
FIELD TRIPS All work that is due in other classes on the day of a field trip needs to be turned in to that class on the day of the field trip. Students need to find their teacher OR put work in teachers’ mailboxes prior to leaving for the field trip. It is the student’s responsibility to make up all work missed while attending any field trip. This work must be turned in at the next class meeting of any class missed or in the time frame designated by the teacher excusing the student. Each student must have a signed parent permission form on file with the teacher BEFORE the student may go on the field trip.
FINANCE OFFICE Office hours are 7:15 to 3:15 Monday through Friday. The office is closed for lunch during period 6. The finance office provides the following services: paying fines, sports clearances, purchasing ASB card, yearbooks, dance bids, spirit items, AP tests, etc.
FOOD SERVICE The cafeteria is open before school, during the nutrition break and during lunch periods. There are also snack bar carts open during nutrition break and lunch. Free and reduced price meals are available for students who qualify. The Free and Reduced meal forms are available on the school website or the AP office. Only the cafeteria or vending machines may sell food items on campus. No food can be ordered from an outside vendor and delivered to school for students at any time. 21
Vending Machines: Please be aware that there are NO refunds if you lose your money. The vending machines are for your convenience. Use them is at your own risk. Please do not come to the finance office or the cafeteria for a refund
HEALTH OFFICE Students need a pass to see the nurse during class time. The school nurse will give first aid to all students who become ill or are injured during school hours. If a condition is serious, the nurse will notify parents for transportation home or to their physician, or 9-1-1 may be called. All prescribed medications must be checked in with the nurse immediately upon arrival on campus, along with a parent signed verification form. The nurse will not dispense medication unless prescribed by a doctor. Students are NOT to self-dispense any medication while on campus or at a school function. All medicines must be picked up by the last day of school, or they will be discarded. The authorization on the Emergency Information Card will be used to reach parents at home or at work. In the event parent/guardian cannot be reached, the designated emergency person or the doctor will be notified. As changes occur, students and parents are asked to file current emergency information with the nurse. Students must check out through the Health Office if they become ill during the school day and request to go home.
HONORS DROP POLICY See Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors drop policy on page 15 of this handbook.
IN-SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE (ISA) Students may be assigned an in school suspension (In-School Alternative, ISA) as a discipline consequence. Students will be notified of the assigned date when they receive the behavior referral and are to report to the AP office at the beginning of their school day and will remain in ISA until the end of their scheduled day. The staff will arrange for the students’ school work for that day. Students in ISA will take breaks and lunch on a separate schedule. The following rules will be in operation for student’s assigned ISA: 1. Assigned seats 2. No sign-out privilege will be granted for visitation to other classrooms, counseling or the library 3. No talking or sleeping 4. No electronic devices
LIBRARY Library hours are from 7:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday. On Monday’s (Collaboration days) the library is open from 8:00 to 3:30. Students are welcome to study, read, and do research after school, during the break, and lunch without a library pass. Your ID card is needed to check out a book. Most books are available for three weeks. Fines are charged for overdue books.
LOSS OF PRIVILEGES From the “West Hills Way” we focus on “Academics First”--this means we expect students to exhibit appropriate behavior and attend classes on time and daily. Inappropriate behavior, excessive truancies, and unexcused absences and/or tardies may result in a loss of privilege. This includes but is not limited to:
Athletic events and intramural lunch time sports (Foosball; 3:3 Basketball, Dodgeball etc) Dances School elected courts and offices Clubs Work Permits Air band participation / competition Talent Show Performing Arts events Senior Activities (Senior Breakfast, Prom, etc)
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LOST AND FOUND The main Lost and Found is with the receptionist in the administration building. Valuables such as cell phones and wallets will be held with the AP Secretaries. If something is lost in the PE locker room, see your PE teacher.
PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES Concerns about your student or specific classroom problems can best be solved through parent/teacher conferences. You may call or e-mail the teacher at (first initial last name @guhsd.net.) Parents may also call the counselor and request a SST (Student Study Team) conference to discuss a student's academic and behavioral issues. Parents are always welcome to visit a classroom. Please make arrangements 24-hours in advance as a courtesy to the teacher.
PARKING Parking is a privilege on the West Hills High School campus. Two large paved areas are provided for student parking. The East Parking Lot is located in front of the Industrial Technology building and the West Parking Lot is in front of the tennis courts. Additional parking can be found at West Hills Park, just west of the school. Parking in the area directly in front of the school is reserved for staff and visitors, not students. In addition students are not permitted to park in the HOC parking lot. Students who park in the staff, visitor or HOC areas may lose parking privileges, have vehicles removed, have tires immobilized and receive an after school detention. Campus speed limit is 10 M.P.H. Speeding and reckless driving will result in lost parking privileges. Anyone using the school parking lot is deemed to consent to a complete search of the vehicle by school officials and/or law enforcement personnel. (CVC 2113). All student vehicles must display a West Hills parking sticker. Free parking stickers are available in room B8. The parking lots are out-of-bounds during break and lunch. Students will not be allowed to go to their cars during class to retrieve or drop off items.
All students requesting a parking permit to park on campus must participate in a Start Smart driving class hosted by the San Diego Sheriff’s or the California Highway Patrol’s Department. Check their web sites for locations and dates. West Hills High School and the Grossmont Union High School District are not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKERS Locks will be provided by the school and issued to each student. Only locks provided by the school will be allowed on the PE lockers. Each student will be responsible for keeping his/her lock on the proper basket. Locks not on the proper basket will be removed. Care of locks is the student's responsibility. If a student loses a lock, a fine slip for $10.00 will be turned into the Finance Office. The PE Lockers will be assigned in the PE class by the student's teacher the first week of school. All students will be required to furnish their own towels.
**DO NOT LEAVE POSSESSIONS UNLOCKED** West Hills High School and the Grossmont Union High School District are not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT AT SCHOOL EVENTS At all school-sponsored events, West Hills and Grossmont Union High School District rules are enforced. During extra-curricular events (football, basketball, dances, etc.) open beverages/containers may not be brought in by spectators and additional precautions such as breathalyzer equipment and metal detectors may be used to ensure maximum safety. Once a spectator leaves a school event, he/she may not return.
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STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD All West Hills High School students will be issued a student ID card. Students must carry this card at all times during school hours and to after-hours activities. Student ID cards are provided without charge. The student ID card is also used as your library card and will have a special bar code on the front. You will not be able to check out books from the library or use the computers without a student ID card. A replacement for a lost or stolen ID card and may be purchased at the Finance Office.
STUDENT INSURANCE Student insurance is available at a minimal cost and is optional. When a student is injured and is covered by the school plan, the student is to pick up a claim form from the Finance Office. This form must be completed by the student's parents and presented to the doctor or hospital. The school merely acts as a medium in supplying the insurance. It assumes no liability either for the injury or the subsequent negotiations with the company.
STUDENT PHONE MESSAGES West Hills High School will not interrupt a class to deliver a phone message to a student except in the case of an emergency. Please call the attendance office at 956-0431 and state the nature of the emergency. Once approved by an Assistant Principal, the emergency message will be delivered. Parents are strongly encouraged not to contact their student during class time, as this is a disruption to the learning environment.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES FROM WEST HILLS 1. Report to the Counseling Office with a written statement from your parent or guardian concerning the request to withdraw from school. Include in the statement the following information: a. The date and parent contact number. b. Name, address and phone number of the next school you will attend 2. Upon receiving the written statement, the counseling secretary will issue a withdrawal form that must be signed and returned to the site support technician before checking out of school. 3. All books, equipment, chromebooks and materials must be returned and/or all replacement costs paid in full before transcripts will be released. EARLY CHECK OUT 1. If a student leaves prior to the last two weeks of a semester, he/she will receive grades to date of leaving. Semester credit is not granted. 2. If a student leaves within the last two weeks of a semester, grade and/or credit may be impacted. 3. Students must complete all assigned work and must complete the "early checkout" procedure in both #1 and #2 above. If the reason for early checkout in either instance is to enroll in another school, the grade given will be grade to date of leaving and will not be lowered.
TOBACCO-FREE DISTRICT Student use and possession of tobacco products has always been prohibited in the Grossmont Union High School District. In compliance with the District’s Tobacco Use Prevention Education Plan and Proposition 99, Tobacco use (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, betel and e-cigarettes or hookah pens) is prohibited at all times, in all areas of school/district property and in district vehicles. This applies to all employees and visiting adults.
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UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (CAC 5-4600-4671) The Grossmont Union High School District has adopted procedures to address all complaints which allege that the District has violated federal or state laws or regulations governing educational programs, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act and other state and federal laws. The Grossmont Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status or religion in any of its policies, practices or procedures. Coverage applies to admission and access to, as well as treatment and employment in, any District program or activity. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to participation in any District program. Please refer to your Parents’ Rights and Annual District Notification Booklet for complete information regarding Uniform Complaint Procedure.
VALUABLES / PERSONAL PROPERTY Large sums of money or items of value should NOT be brought to school. It is recognized that on occasion students may bring personal property on campus (e.g. musical instruments, cell phones, cameras, MP3 players, iPod’s etc…). It is the responsibility of each student to care for his/her personal property. The school will not be responsible for, nor investigate the loss or theft of personal property brought to school.
West Hills High School and the Grossmont Union High School District are not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
VISITORS The school policy is to welcome visitors who have legitimate business at the school. All visitors must check in at the front office with the Receptionist and receive a visitor’s pass before coming onto campus. Parents are always welcome to visit a classroom. Please make arrangements 24-hours in advance as a courtesy to the teacher. During lunchtime, absolutely no visitors are allowed on campus. Any visitor who comes onto campus without checking in at the front office, will be stopped and questioned and may be referred to our School Resource Officer. .
WORK PERMITS Students may obtain a “REQUEST FOR WORK PERMIT AND STATEMENT OF INTENT TO EMPLOY MINOR” form (B1-1) from the main office. Complete sections #1, #2 and #3 and return form to the main office for validation. Work permits will be issued within 48 hours of receipt of the completed B1-1 form. State Labor Law requires an employer to have in their possession a valid Work Permit before they can put a student worker on a work schedule. Each school year a new Work Permit must be issued.
Work permits will not be issued to students with excessive absences/tardies and/or less than a 2.0 GPA.
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JURISDICTION OF SCHOOL RULES AND POLICIES (Education Codes 48900, 48915) School rules and policies are based on Education Code and District Policy, with the goal of creating a safe and positive learning environment for all students. All School rules will be enforced:
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While on school grounds, While coming to or going from school, During school hours whether or not off-campus, including while truant from school and, During or while coming to or going from a school-sponsored activity.
West Hills High School Behavior Code A behavior code is provided to each student because the students, the parents, and the staff expect and demand a safe, secure, and orderly campus. These procedures comply with Grossmont Union High School District Policies, as well as state and federal law, and are based on timely and consistent consequences for conduct which is disruptive to our campus. Staff, students, and parents developed this behavior code. The purpose is to ensure a safe and orderly education climate conducive to learning for all students and to promote, within each individual, good citizenship, which is necessary to function effectively in American society. The Grossmont Union High School District desires to build responsibility, respect for others, respect for the school, and respect for self. Students are expected to demonstrate responsible behavior, which does not interfere with the safety, well-being, or educational opportunities of themselves or others. Students are not born disciplined. Discipline, or self-control, is a learned behavior. The Grossmont Union High School District strives to teach students responsibility, self-discipline, and respect through defining student expectations and requiring acceptable standards of behavior. With this in mind, a set of SchoolCommunity Expectations has been developed as well as clear expectations of acceptable behavior and consequences for violations. The Grossmont Union High School District recognizes that a well-ordered and safe environment can only occur in cooperation with all members of the school community to include students, staff and parents.
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS STUDENTS
To be drug, alcohol and weapon free. To behave in a safe and orderly manner. To maintain a safe environment in the school. To treat all members of the school community with respect. To respect the property of others. To follow all school rules and respect the authority and direction of school staff. To seek nonviolent and constructive solutions to conflict. To attend school daily and be on time to class. To complete assigned work to the best of one's ability, turn assignments in on time and be a contributing member of each class. To practice responsible and honest behavior. To participate in maintaining a clean campus. To live healthy life-styles.
STAFF
To come to school prepared to teach all students regardless of their knowledge and background. To provide well-planned and well-conceived instruction each day. To be empathetic to the needs, concerns and problems of each student. To provide continual feedback to the students and parents. To remain well informed in assigned subject area(s). 26
PARENTS To support the school's rules and expectations. To provide the time necessary at home to support my child's academic program. To become a part of the school community, willing to provide assistance in whatever ways possible. To behave respectfully and orderly at all extracurricular activities. EVERY STUDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO AN APPROPRIATE AND ORDERLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. Any misbehavior which results in the loss of academic learning time, or is a disruption to the school environment, including all school sponsored events, is considered a violation of the behavior code. Consequences include: 1. Conference with student and parent. 2. Teacher Assigned Detention 3. Discipline referral and after school detention or Loss of Privilege 4. Second referral – additional after school detention, or possibly a full day of In School Alternative (ISA) and parent notified of possible removal from class/activity with the third referral. 5. Third referral may result in removal from class/activity with loss of credit
Students are required to serve assigned detentions. If a student misses a detention, additional consequences will be assigned, ranging from additional detentions to inschool suspension.
SUSPENDABLE AND EXPELLABLE OFFENSES (DISCIPLINE POLICY) The following list of offenses may result in suspension, referral to Student Support Services, or expulsion from the Grossmont Union High School District. All cases recommended for expulsion will be investigated and determined on specific articulable facts.
MANDATORY Recommendation for Expulsion [California Education Code Section 48915 (c)]: The Principal must recommend expulsion for the following: 1. Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. 2. Brandishing a knife at another person. 3. Selling a controlled substance. 4. Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault. 5. Possession of explosives (as defined in US Code, Section 921, Title 18)
QUASI-MANDATORY/PERMISSIVE Recommendation for Expulsion [California Education Code Section 48915 (a)]: The Principal shall recommend expulsion for the following: The Governing Board is required to make an additional finding that either of the following conditions exists: (a) Other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct; or (b) Due to the nature of the violation, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others. 1. Causing serious physical injury 2. Possession of any knife, explosive, or dangerous object of no reasonable use to a student. 3. Possession of any controlled substance 4. Robbery or extortion 5. Assault or battery on a school employee
DISCRETIONARY Recommendation for Expulsion [California Education Code Section 48900]: The Principal may recommend expulsion for the following if: (a) Other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct; or (b) Due to the nature of the violation, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others. a (1) Physical injury to another person a (2) Willfully caused physical injury by force or violence upon another person 27
b. Possession of weapons, explosives or dangerous objects c. Possession or use of controlled substance, alcohol or intoxicant d. Offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a substance represented to be a controlled substance e. Committed robbery or extortion f. Vandalism to school property or private property g. Theft h. Possession of tobacco i. Excessive use of profanity or repeated vulgarity j. Possession of drug paraphernalia k. Defiance or disruption of school activities l. Possession of stolen property m. Possession of an imitation firearm n. Commit or attempt to commit sexual assault or sexual battery o. Harass, threaten or intimidate a student witness p. Selling Soma q. Hazing r. Bullying 48900.2 Sexual harassment 48900.3 Hate violence 48900.4 Intentional harassment, threats, or intimidation 48900.7 Intentional terrorist harassment, threats or intimidation against school staff or property
Jurisdiction (Education Codes Sections 48900 through 48915) All school rules will be enforced: 1. While on school grounds, 2. While coming to or going from school, 3. During school hours whether on or off campus, including while truant from school and 4. During or while coming to or going from a school-sponsored activity.
SEARCHES AND SEIZURES 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, the student will be asked to empty all pockets and provide the official access to other personal items (backpacks, lockers, cars) which may contain contraband or dangerous objects. Reasonable suspicion may also warrant school officials’ use of a metal detector to identify concealed weapons or a Breathalyzer to determine if a student is under the influence of alcohol. It is hoped all students will be cooperative, as the school official will make every attempt to be unobtrusive and respectful of privacy. Students should be aware that grounds for suspicion commonly include being “out-of-bounds” without permission or a report by another student, parent or staff member of possession of contraband or dangerous objects. Students should also be aware that any contraband or dangerous objects found in their possession will be assumed to belong to them. Finally, if a student should discover contraband or dangerous objects on campus, he or she should go directly to a vice principal or other staff member and turn it over without delay (EC § 48905).
DEFINITION OF BEHAVIOR TERMS 1. Suspensions/Expulsions Suspension or expulsion will be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct. However, any pupil, including pupils with exceptional needs may be suspended--and possibly expelled--for any of the reasons enumerated in California Education Code Sections 48900 and 48915 (a), or if the school determines that the pupil’s presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process. Suspensions remove a student from campus from one to five days, after which time the student may return. Expulsion, by contrast, is a formal process that entails suspension and a hearing at the District Office to determine if a student will be dismissed from their current educational setting. Students with disabilities have additional due process protections. Students who have been expelled by the Governing Board may not attend any school or program operated by the Grossmont Union High School District until the Governing Board acts to lift the expulsion.
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2. In-School Alternative (ISA) ISA is an alternative to home suspensions. Students will be completely separated from the remainder of the student body for an entire day and may not participate in any extracurricular activities. The class climate will be strictly business, and students will be required to work the entire time they are in the ISA room. The rules will be simple: Students will do assigned work without talking, sleeping, or leaving desks. Lunch and breaks will be controlled, supervised, and taken when other students are in class. Failure to comply with ISA rules will result in home suspension. Note: Students are required to request work from their teachers 24 hours before attending ISA. Students must turn in makeup work upon returning from ISA. 3. Saturday School This program is a disciplinary and/or attendance alternative and is held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students must bring either schoolwork or appropriate reading material; talking is not permitted. Students who fail to bring work or insist on talking/misbehaving will be sent home. Credit for attendance depends upon full cooperation with the teacher. 4. Detention A teacher or administrator may assign detention. Detention may be held in a teacher’s classroom at lunch or after school, to be determined by the teacher. Detention assigned by the Vice Principal may be held during lunch, before or after school depending on when the student is scheduled with regular classes. Students must bring something to read or schoolwork to do. Talking, sleeping, passes, radios and all other distractions are not allowed. Students who are tardy will not be allowed to enter.
Violation of Ed Code 48900 Sections (a) - (q) and 48900.2-48900.7 All cases recommended for expulsion will be investigated and determined on findings of facts.
Behavior 48900 (a): 48915 (a)(1):
PHYSICAL INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON CAUSING SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY
Students are expected to seek non-violent and constructive solutions to conflict. 1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person (Mutual Combat) [EC § 48900 (a)(1)]. Mutual Combat means two or more students are both actively involved or engaged in a fight. An incident may begin as a battery but end as a mutual combat. For example, if an aggressor hits another student, and the victim strikes back and becomes engaged in a fight with the aggressor, this becomes mutual combat. 2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person [EC § 48900 (a)(2)]. If an aggressor strikes another student and the victim does not fight back, this is a battery. If two students are actively engaged in a fight, but one stops fighting or is no longer able to fight back, and the second student continues to beat him or her, this incident has turned into a battery. Interventions: 1. Student involved in a “first” fight will be referred to the S.T.E.P. (Systems to Encourage Peace) Program at Chaparral High School in lieu of suspension. If they complete the program satisfactorily, their absence will be coded as a field trip and they may make up work missed. 2. Students involved in verbal or physical confrontations may be referred to on site: a. Peer Mediation b. Anger Management/Conflict Resolution Counseling 3. Law enforcement will be contacted. Disciplinary Consequences: Students involved in fighting for the first offense within a four-year period while enrolled at a Grossmont District school: Suspension from three to five days. Students may be referred to the S.T.E.P. Program on a “first” fight and they will not be suspended. Consequence for a second offense while enrolled at a Grossmont District school: the student may be referred to alternative education. Students who commit an assault, battery, or cause severe injury are subject to arrest and/or referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. There will be mandatory contact with law enforcement (EC § 48902 (a)).
Behavior 48900 (b): 48915 (a)(2): 48915 (c)(2): 48915 (c)(5):
DANGEROUS OBJECTS POSSESSION OF ANY DANGEROUS OBJECT OR WEAPON BRANDISHING A KNIFE POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES
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Students may not possess, sell or otherwise furnish any knife, explosive, or other dangerous object unless, in the case of possession of any such object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, with concurrence by the Principal or the designee of the Principal. Definition: Students may not possess any dangerous object that constitutes a potential threat to the safety and security of the school. Students are hereby informed not to bring any of the following items to campus or any school-related activity (including but not limited to): gun, rifle, pistol, revolver, and semi-automatic weapon. Firearms represent a danger to safety and security of the school and must be recommended for a mandatory expulsion [EC § 48915 (c)]. Students may not possess the following items: BB gun, cap gun, dart gun, pellet gun, spot marker gun, stun gun, model gun, toy gun, squirt gun, replica gun, “zip gun,” model rifle, taser, model semi-automatic weapon, toy semi-automatic weapon, knife, locking blade, switchblade knife, butterfly knife, pocket knife, Swiss Army knife, pen knife, key chain knife, kitchen knife, box-knife, Exacto knife, dirk, dagger, ice pick, razor, razor blades, bombs, pipe bomb, time bomb, containers of inflammable fluids, clubs, billy club, blackjack, slingshot, nunchaku, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles, any metal plate with radiating points with one or more sharp edges, and spiked jewelry & apparel, chains (including wallet chains), pepper spray or mace, anything that expels a projectile by force of air or explosion, fireworks or any incendiary devices, pressurized cartridges, and replica weapons, and the using or flashing of laser pointers. These dangerous objects may be recommended for expulsion as a quasi-mandatory.
Disciplinary Consequences: Suspension and possible referral to the Governing Board for expulsion on the first offense. There will be mandatory contact with law enforcement.
Behavior 48900 (c) & (d): CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 48915 (a)(3): POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 48915 (c)(3): SELLING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Students are expected to be drug, alcohol and weapon free. Students may not possess, use, *sell, be under the influence of, or furnish any amount of controlled substance, alcohol, or intoxicant of any kind. These include, but are not limited to all alcoholic beverages, narcotics, marijuana, methamphetamines, inhalants, and hallucinogens. All prescription and over-the-counter medication must remain in the possession of the school nurse. In addition, students may not offer, arrange or negotiate to sell any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant and then furnish a substitute item intended to represent the controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA ON CAMPUS: While possession of prescription medical marijuana is legal in California, school districts are subject to federal law which makes it unlawful while under the jurisdiction of the school. The school district will continue to comply with federal law and state education code on this issue and students in possession of or under the influence of marijuana, even those carrying a medical marijuana card, will be subject to current disciplinary procedures and/or interventions. Also, the medical marijuana legislation itself prohibits smoking or being under the influence of marijuana on the school campus. *Students who unlawfully sell a controlled substance shall be recommended for expulsion (Mandatory) [EC § 48915 (c)(3)]. Interventions: [EC § 48900 (c)] Students will be referred to P.A.T.H. (Pointing Adolescents Toward Health), a five-day intervention program at Chaparral in lieu of suspension for first time involvement with alcohol, marijuana, or controlled substances (excluding selling of a controlled substance - a mandatory expulsion). If they complete the program satisfactorily, their absence will be coded as a field trip and they may make up work missed. a.Students who do not complete the program satisfactorily are transferred to an alternative education program. b. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug counseling Disciplinary Consequences: Alcohol/Controlled Substances/Marijuana: Students found in possession of alcohol, marijuana, or any controlled substance or who use alcohol/marijuana or any controlled substance while under the school’s jurisdiction will be suspended for five days. If this is the student’s first incident with alcohol, marijuana, and/or any controlled substance while enrolled at a Grossmont District school, the student may serve that five-day suspension at the P.A.T.H. (Pointing Adolescents Toward Health) program, a five (5) day intervention, at an alternative school before returning to the school of residence. If a student has a second involvement with a controlled substance (alcohol, drugs, prescription medicines, intoxicants, etc.) they will be offered the P.A.S.S. (Positive Actions for Student Sobriety) Program. This program requires both a counseling session and a random drug test once a week for 2 semesters. It is a voluntary program and a parent may opt for expulsion
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instead of enrolling their student in the PASS Program, or if the Principal feels the infraction is egregious enough, he/she will be referred to the Governing Board for expulsion. There will be mandatory contact with law enforcement.
Behavior 48900 (d):
FALSE REPRESENTATION
Students who provide other persons with an item intended to represent any alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, or controlled substance will be suspended from school and will be referred to the P.A.T.H. Program. Students may also be recommended for expulsion. Students who sell alcohol/marijuana or any controlled substance to another person will be suspended for five days and must be recommended to the Governing Board for expulsion.
Behavior 48900 (e): 48915 (a)(4):
ROBBERY ROBBERY OR EXTORTION
Students are expected to respect the property of others. Students may not commit or attempt to commit robbery or extortion. This includes the theft of any property not belonging to the student or any attempts made to force or create fear in others while attempting to steal or while stealing another’s property. Interventions: Schools will determine appropriate interventions (e.g. counseling, community service, campus projects, etc.) Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for robbery or extortion will range from suspension to referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. The student and/or parent will be responsible for returning the stolen property or for full payment. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (f):
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Students are expected to respect the property of others. Interventions: Schools will determine appropriate interventions (e.g. counseling, community service, campus projects, etc.) Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for attempting to cause or causing damage to other’s property will range from suspension to referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. The student and/or parent will be responsible for payment for the damage. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (g):
THEFT
Students are expected to respect the property of others. Interventions: Schools will determine appropriate interventions (e.g. community services, campus projects, etc.) Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for theft will range from suspension to referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. The student and/or parent will be responsible for returning the stolen property or for full payment of the property. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (h):
TOBACCO
Students are expected to live healthy lifestyles. Students may not possess or use tobacco, or any products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, betel, and e-cigarettes or hookah pens. Interventions: Student may participate in an appropriate program or counseling to deter use of tobacco and/or tobacco related products. Disciplinary consequences: Will range from ISA to referral for alternative placement.
Behavior 48900 (i):
OBSCENITY, PROFANITY & VULGARITY
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To treat all members of the school community with respect. To practice responsible and honest behavior.
Students may not engage in obscene acts or engage in habitual profanity or vulgarity, which includes: writing, speaking, gesturing or acting in contempt of sacred or holy things, or using irreverent, or coarse language. Interventions: Student may participate in an appropriate program or counseling to deter obscenity, profanity and vulgarity. Disciplinary consequences: Will range from detention to referral to the Governing Board for expulsion.
Behavior 48900 (j):
PARAPHERNALIA
Students are expected . . . · To live healthy lifestyles. · To be drug, alcohol and weapon free. Students may not possess, offer, arrange, or negotiate to sell any drug paraphernalia as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code. Examples of paraphernalia include, but are not limited to, pipes, bongs, roach clips, rolling papers, and any other devices used in conjunction with illicit substances. Interventions: Students who are found with drug paraphernalia on a first offense will be referred to the P.A.T.H. (Pointing Adolescents Toward Health), five-day intervention program, Students who are found with paraphernalia on a second offense may be recommended for a long-term substance abuse counseling program such as P.A.S.S. (Positive Actions for Student Sobriety). Disciplinary Consequences: Students who possess, offer, arrange or negotiate to sell drug paraphernalia will receive consequences ranging from suspension through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (k):
DEFIANCE & DISRUPTION
Students are expected . . . · To follow all school rules and respect the authority and direction of school staff. · To behave in a safe and orderly manner. · To maintain a safe environment in the school. · To treat all members of the school community with respect. Students may not be defiant, disruptive, disrespectful, or deceptive. These behaviors negatively impact the orderly operation of the classroom or general educational environment of the school. Interventions: Students may be referred to an appropriate campus support group that addresses anger management, conflict resolution, and decision-making. Disciplinary Consequences: Students who defy the directions of a school employee or disrupt the orderly operation of any schoolrelated activity will receive consequences ranging from a detention, suspension through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, students who run from or attempt to evade a school official may be referred to alternative education on the first offense.
Behavior 48900 (l):
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
Students are expected to respect the property of others. Interventions: Students may participate in a student support group that addresses: · Values clarification · Character education · Responsible decision making Disciplinary Consequences: Students who knowingly receive stolen property will be suspended and may be referred to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
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Behavior 48900 (m):
POSSESSION OF AN IMITATION FIREARM (Reference Penal Code 12556) Students are expected . . . · To maintain a safe environment in the school. · To be weapon free. As used in this section, “imitation firearm” means a replica of a firearm that is so substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm. This includes pellet guns, BB guns, air-soft guns, and or other “toy” guns that may be mistaken for a real firearm. Interventions: Student may be referred to an appropriate campus support group: · Anger Management · Conflict Resolution · Peer Mediation Disciplinary Consequences: Suspension and possible referral to the Governing Board for expulsion on the first offense. Law enforcement will be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (n): Section (c)(4):
COMMIT OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A SEXUAL ASSAULT OR SEXUAL BATTERY COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT SEXUAL ASSAULT
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. As used in this section, sexual assault includes any sexual acts performed against the victim’s will by means of force, violence, threats, or duress, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury on the victim. As used in this section, sexual battery means intentionally touching the breasts, buttocks, or groin area of another person without his/her consent. Disciplinary Consequences: Suspension and referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement will be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (o):
HARASS, THREATEN OR INTIMIDATE A STUDENT WITNESS
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. Interventions: Student may be referred to a campus support group for: · Character Education · Values Clarification · Peer Mediation · Conflict Resolution/Anger Management Disciplinary Consequences: Students who knowingly harass, threaten or intimidate a student who is a complaining witness or who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that pupil from being a witness or retaliating against that student for being a witness or both will face suspension and possible referral to the Governing Board for expulsion on the first offense. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (p):
SELLING SOMA (SOMA is believed to be harmful and dangerous)
Students are expected to be drug and alcohol free while at school or school activities. Students may not use, possess, or be under the influence of SOMA. Interventions: Students will be referred to PATH, a five-day intervention program for first time involvement with SOMA. Disciplinary Consequences: Students who are found to be in possession of, and/or under the influence of, and/or selling or attempting to sell the prescription drug, SOMA, will be suspended for five days. If this is a first time offense with SOMA at school or school activities, they may be referred to PATH, the five-day intervention program for SOMA violations. If the student has a previous incident on their records involving SOMA, marijuana, alcohol, or a controlled substance, as outlined in 48900 (c) and (p), they will be 33
offered the P.A.S.S. (Positive Actions for Student Sobriety) Program. This program requires both a counseling session and a random drug test once a week for 2 semesters. It is a voluntary program and a parent may opt for expulsion instead of enrolling their student in the PASS Program, or if the Principal feels the infraction is egregious enough, he/she will be referred to the Governing Board for expulsion. There will be mandatory contact with law enforcement.
Behavior 48900 (q):
HAZING (Reference Penal Code 245.6)
Students are expected… · To treat all members of the school community with respect · To practice responsible and honest behavior Intervention: Students may participate in an appropriate program dealing with appropriateness of behavior toward others. Disciplinary Consequences: Will range from a disciplinary referral to detention all the way to a recommendation to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900 (r):
BULLYING (See pages 11 & 37 of this handbook for more information)
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect “Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predited to have the effect of placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupils’ person or property or causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health. An ”electronic act” means the transmission of a communication, including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound, or image, or a post on a social network Internet Web site, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager. Interventions: Depending on the severity of the act, students involved in a “first” offense of bullying may be referred to the Respectful Relations program at Chaparral High School in lieu of suspension. If they complete the program satisfactorily, their absence will be coded as a field trip and they may make up work missed. Disciplinary Consequences: Will range from a disciplinary referral through a recommendation to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement may be contacted.
Behavior 48900.2: information)
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (See page 10 of this handbook for more
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. Students may not engage in conduct constituting sexual harassment such as, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including harassment for sexual orientation, severe enough to have a negative impact upon another student’s academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. Any student wishing to make a complaint of sexual harassment should immediately report it to a vice principal. (For additional information, or the complete District policy governing sexual harassment, (BP 5145.7) contact: Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Grossmont Union High School District Office). Interventions: Students may participate in campus support groups on: · Character Education · Values Clarification · Conflict Resolution · Counseling programs · Other Appropriate Activities Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for sexual harassment will range from a warning through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement will be contacted. 34
Behavior 48900.3:
HATE VIOLENCE
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. Students may not cause, attempt to cause, threaten to cause, or participate in an act of hate violence as defined in Education Code Section 33032.5 (Such acts include injuring or intimidating another person either verbally or physically; interfering with the exercise of a person’s civil rights; and or damaging a person’s property because of the person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.) This includes racial/ethnic/religious slurs. Interventions: Students may participate in campus support groups on · Anger Management · Conflict Resolution · Character Education · Peer Mediation · Values Clarification · Site programs on hate violence · Counseling programs Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for hate violence will range from suspension through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement will be contacted.
Behavior 48900.4:
HARASSMENT, THREATS & INTIMIDATION
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. Students may not intentionally engage in bullying behavior including: harassment, threats, or intimidation directed against any other student(s) that is severe enough to disrupt class work, create disorder, and invade the rights of the other student(s) by creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment. This includes verbal, non-verbal and physical acts. Interventions: Students may participate in appropriate campus support groups on: · Anger Management · Conflict Resolution · Character Education · Values Clarification Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for harassing, threatening or intimidating behavior will range from suspension through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion.
Behavior 48900.7: 48915 (a)(5):
TERRORIST THREATS ON SCHOOL STAFF AND/OR PROPERTY ASSAULT OR BATTERY ON A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. Students may not make terrorist threats against school officials and or property as defined in AB 307, Chapter 405 (such acts include any written or oral statement) by a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death, great bodily injury to another person or property damage in excess of $1000 with the specific intent that the statement is taken as a threat, EVEN IF THERE IS NO INTENT OF ACTUALLY CARRYING IT OUT. Interventions: Students may participate in campus support groups on · Anger Management · Conflict Resolution · Character Education · Peer Mediation · Values Clarification Disciplinary Consequences: The consequences for terrorist threats will range from suspension through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. In addition, law enforcement will be contacted. 35
OTHER BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students are expected to practice responsible and honest behavior, to complete assigned work to the best of their ability, turn assignments in on time, and be contributing members of each class. Academic honesty is to be valued by all students at West Hills. Acts of academic dishonesty, which will not be tolerated within the Grossmont Union High School District, include (but are not limited to) any of the following acts below: 1. Cheating on tests 2. Fabrication (intentional falsification or invention of date, citation, or authority in an academic exercise) 3. Unauthorized collaboration 4. Plagiarism (copying words or ideas from another source [such as the Internet], and passing them off as one’s own; lack of proper reference citing) 5. Theft or alteration of materials
First Offense: Loss of all credit for the assignment, project or assessment with no make-up permitted. The student’s parent will be contacted by the teacher, and the student will be referred to the AP and assigned detention.
Second Offense (in same class): The student’s parent will be contacted by the teacher, and the student will be referred to the AP for removal from the class with a “withdrawal failure” (WF) grade with loss of credit. AP will place the student on an academic dishonesty contract (signed by student, parent, and AP) stating that any further academic dishonesty, in any class, will result in removal from that class with a WF grade and loss of credit.
Second Offense (in another class during high school): Loss of all credit for the assignment, project or assessment with no make-up permitted. The student’s parent will be contacted by the teacher, and the student will be referred to the AP. AP will place the student on an academic dishonesty contract (signed by student, parent, and AP) stating that any further academic dishonesty in any class will result in removal from that class with a WF grade and loss of credit.
Third Offense (during high school): This will be considered a violation of the academic dishonesty contract. Regardless of the class, the student’s parent will be contacted by the teacher, and the student will be referred to the AP for removal from the class with a WF grade and loss of credit. The consequences for any act of academic dishonesty may range from detention to referral for alternative placement, depending on the severity of the incident of academic dishonesty. If a student is dropped from a class for academic dishonesty, he/she will not be placed in another class for credit during the same semester.
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
Student A is assigned a paper for her class. She finds a paper on her topic off the Internet. She uses the whole paper, or she takes parts of it from the Internet, to work into her paper and turns it in as her own work. Students B and C have been assigned a paper. B knows his sister wrote one on the same topic a few years ago. Student C knows his friend also wrote on the same topic for another teacher this year. They use work done by someone else and turn it in as their own. Student D is writing a creative story or poem for a class. He uses lines straight out of a book hoping his teacher hasn’t read that author or poet and won’t recognize the work. Student E has to do a paper, and she finds some answers in Cliff’s Notes. Even though her teacher has warned the class about using study guides or online study guides, she thinks it’s alright if she uses bits and pieces. Student F has a research paper. He finds some good explanations in a book and paraphrases (puts it in his own words), but he doesn’t give credit to the author and turns it in as his own original work. Students X, Y & Z are all doing the same assignment, so they work on it together at Z’s house. Since they are thinking of the answers together, they all write the same answers, even though they are turning in separate papers. Student T is almost finished with a test, but she needs the answers to 3 questions, so she looks at another student’s answer sheet to find out the answers to those questions.
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Student V did almost all of last night’s homework, but he still needs to answer the last couple of questions, Student W lets V take a picture of her homework so V can complete the assignment. (Both students are involved in academic dishonesty) Student X and Y are in the same science class, but different periods. Student X takes a picture of her completed test and forwards it to Student Y.
Standardized Testing Standardized testing security breaches are considered a serious matter. Consequences for violating test security could result in suspension through referral to an alternative education program. Examples of testing security breaches include any photographing of testing booklets or answer documents, and include sharing of test questions/answers with other students.
BULLYING, PUT DOWNS, DISPARGING REMARKS, RACIAL SLURS The Grossmont Union High School District is committed to making the educational environment for students free from bullying and harassment. Board Policy 5131.2 prohibits bullying as defined in the Education Code to mean “any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, as defined, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, hate violence, or harassment, threats, or intimidation, that has the effect or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of placing a reasonable pupil as defined, in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupil’s person or property, causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantial detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health, causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance, or causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or privileges provided by the school. The District prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Students should report any bullying/harassment to their school principal, vice principal, counselor, or teacher. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately, including suspension and possible expulsion. Complaints must be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date when the alleged discrimination occurred or when the individual first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination. Investigation of alleged discrimination complaints shall be conducted in a manner that protects confidentiality of individuals and the facts. The District prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process. The initiation of a complaint of bullying/harassment will not reflect negatively on the student who initiates the complaint nor will it affect the student’s academic standing, rights or privileges. ‘
Students are expected to treat all members of the school community with respect. Interventions: Students may participate in an appropriate program dealing with the appropriateness of behavior toward others. This may include mediation and/or group counseling, and/or referral to the GUHDS Respectful Relations program.
Disciplinary Consequences: Will range from:
A formal warning with documentation and parent contact A no-contact agreement Disciplinary referral for detention Suspension and a class on bullying prevention Recommendation to the Governing Board for expulsion and/or alternative placement In addition, law enforcement may be contacted
DRESS CODE Students will dress in a manner that reflects positively on themselves, their parents and their school. Just as adults must conform to workplace standards, so must students. Clothing must be in good repair and footwear must be worn at all times. Unacceptable dress includes, in part, the following: 1. Overly baggy/sagging pants. 2. Clothing with underwear/undergarments showing. 3. Underwear/undergarment type shirts.
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4. Shirts that are spaghetti strap or thin strap (strap must completely cover the undergarment), back-less (does not cover the back entirely), midriff (stomach may not be exposed), strapless/tube, excessively low-cut, see-through, halter. 5. Slippers, pajamas and blankets (flannel pants are pajamas). 6. Micro mini skirts and shorts; when standing in an upright position, shoulders relaxed, shorts or skirt must be longer than student’s longest finger. This also applies to holes in pants. 7. Garments displaying logos of racist groups or juvenile gangs (including red shoelaces), obscene language, vulgar gestures, racist, ethnic or sexist slurs or symbols of hate, prejudice, intolerance or discrimination. 8. Wearing apparel or jewelry advertising alcohol, tobacco, or bearing a likeness to an alcoholic beverage or tobacco product label or logo, drugs (including mushrooms), and gambling. 9. Any clothing or style of dress that may be construed to provoke fear, death, violence, weapons, (including brass knuckles, the word “straps”) or intimidation, including gang-related attire. 10. Waist chains (attached to wallets, keys…). 11. Spiked jewelry, including spiked earrings. 12. Overalls that act as the straps of the shirt. 13. Double entendre (ie double meaning) phrases on any type of clothing. Hats may be worn outdoors due to concerns for sun exposure however; indoors a teacher or staff member may require students to remove all hats or hoodies "head gear" to comply with classroom or office expectations. West Hills hats and colors are preferred but not required. Dress code still applies for school appropriate logos and messages.
The dress code is a dynamic document. Changes may be made at any time during the school year. Students and parents will be notified of any changes through the school bulletin and parent newsletter. Final judgment of the appropriateness of apparel lays with the school administration staff. Consequences: Range from a change of clothing, provided by the school to suspension. A parent may be called to bring a change of clothing. If a student fails to return borrowed school clothing, a fine will be assessed. Continuous defiance of the dress code may result in after school detention, loss of privileges and suspension. The school, at no time, is responsible for confiscated items.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones are not allowed in any capacity during instructional time, unless the teacher gives permission.
Devices capable of capturing, transmitting, or storing images or recordings may not be operated in restrooms, dressing rooms, or other areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
To protect personal property and avoid disruptions to the learning environment, all other electronic devices should not be brought to school. This includes any audio or video devices such as, iPods, MP3/MP4, headphones, game players, etc.
Consequences: First offense: Device may be confiscated. If confiscated by any staff person, the offense will be recorded in the students discipline record, and device will be returned to the student at the end of the day. Staff brings the confiscated item to the AP office at the end of their day at their convenience.
Second offense (in any class for the entire school year): Device may be confiscated. If confiscated by any staff person, device must be picked up by a parent. The offense will be recorded in the students discipline record. Any offense after the second will be considered an act of defiance.
Third offense (in any class for the entire school year): Device may be confiscated. If confiscated by any staff person, device must be picked up by a parent. The offense will be recorded on a referral, and a consequence will be assigned by the Assistant Principal.
Failure to relinquish your electronic device is considered defiance and may result in immediate suspension. West Hills High School or the Grossmont Union High School District is not responsible for confiscated items, theft or damage to any personal electronic devices and will not investigate the loss or theft of personal property. 38
EXCESSIVE DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION Excessive displays of affection are inappropriate on school grounds or at school sponsored activities. “Excessive” refers to kissing, petting, and other physical demonstrations considered to be inappropriate when conducted in public. Students involved will be warned and parent contact will be made. An after school detention and/or loss of privileges may result if behavior continues. This includes school dances, and students will be asked to leave the dance if it continues.
GAMBLING Any form of gambling is not allowed, including cards, dice, and pitching coins. Gambling devices will be confiscated and an after school detention to loss of privileges will be assigned. Consequences for continued violations will range from ISA through referral for alternative placement.
GANGS AND GRAFFITI A gang is any group of two or more people who form an allegiance for a common purpose, identify with or claim territory in the community, and engage, individually or collectively, in violence and/or other criminal activity. This includes any act of threatening or intimidating behavior or vandalism. According to CA Penal Code section 186.22 (a), a gang member is: any person who actively participates in any criminal street gang with knowledge that its members engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity, and who willfully promotes, furthers, or assists in any felonious criminal conduct by members of that gang. Students are not to identify themselves as a member of a gang, including by wearing colored bandannas, shoelaces, or other items. All “tagging” is considered an act of vandalism and may be considered gang related. Students may not be in possession of notebooks, binders, books with covers or any other items which display graffiti. In addition, students may not possess any type of permanent marking pen (other than high lighters) or other items typically used to write graffiti unless under the direct supervision of a staff member. Students who “mad dog” or stare at other students or who flash gang signs will be considered to be exhibiting intimidating behavior. As stated in Education Code 35294.1, at individual schools that have a dress code prohibiting gang-related apparel at school or school sponsored activities, the principal, staff and parents/guardians participating in the development of the school safety plan shall define “gang-related apparel” and shall limit this definition to apparel that reasonable could be determined to threaten the health and safety of the school environment if it were worn or displayed on a school campus.
Consequences: Penalties range from suspension through referral to the Governing Board for expulsion. Any student who is involved in a behavior code violation and it is determined that the violation was due in part to being affiliated with a gang, will be severely punished and local law enforcement will be contacted. Any clothing, monikers or graffiti identified with a gang will be confiscated and turned over to local law enforcement. Markers, notebooks, binders, book covers, or any other items displaying graffiti will be confiscated. Repeat offenders will be considered defiant and will be suspended. Students who write graffiti on school property will be subject to arrest, will be charged for damages and may be referred to alternative school on their first offense.
OUT- OF- BOUNDS Designated areas of the campus are closed to students during assemblies, breaks, lunch. Students are required to remain on campus within the paw prints at all times during the school day. Out-of-bounds areas are parking lots and any area outside the service road when not accompanied by a staff member. If a student is found in the out-of-bounds area during school, a search of the student, their belongings, and their vehicle may be conducted.
Consequences: Range from after school detention to referral to the Governing Board for expulsion.
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WEST HILLS ALMA MATER High above the River valley, Stand the Silver, Blue and Black. Strong beside our Alma Mater We are One, we are the Pack, So stand the Silver, stand the Blue, And stand the Mighty Black. West Hills forever, our Alma Mater, We are One, we are the Pack.
WEST HILLS FIGHT SONG Fight for the Wolf Pack Silver, Blue and Black With Spirit Brave and True Together we Attack As we defend Our Honor Never looking back Quick to the chase We fight as One The West Hills Wolf Pack Run with the Wolf Pack Moving side by side Onward we track Never to be denied Come join with the Wolf Pack Learn the West Hills Way Dignity, Purpose, Strength with Honor Run with the Pack Fight for the Pack West Hills Wolf Pack We Attack 40
