Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2015-2016
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Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2015-2016 RED WHITE BLACK This is Etna High School elcome to your school. Etna High is a great place to learn. Here, teachers and students continue to establish high Wstandards of achievement in their classrooms and beyond. In college prep, honors, and AP courses, in the classes of five, developing career pathways, and in an interesting array of elective courses, Etna students experience exceptional opportunities to learn and prepare for further academic and career education. Beyond this, thriving and competitive interscholastic athletic teams, an outstanding FFA program, and other growing club opportunities combine to provide a diverse and well-rounded education experience. he purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with school procedures and policies designed to help you meet high Tstandards and achieve success, in a safe and positive learning environment. We trust this handbook will answer many basic questions students and parents might have about Etna High School. Etna High Contacts and School Hours Scott Valley Unified School District 400 Howell Avenue 11918 Main Street PO Box 721 P O Box 687 Etna, CA 96027 Fort Jones, CA 96032-0687 (530) 467-3244 Fax: (530) 467-5763 (530) 468-2727 Fax: (530) 468-2729 Web site: www.svusd.us/etnahighschool Web site: www.svusd.us Bus Transportation: 467-3297 Superintendent: Allan Carver ([email protected]) Board of Trustees: Regular Day 8:05 AM – 3:15 PM (Buses depart: 3:20 PM) Charnna Gilmore, President Jennifer Thackeray, Clerk Collaboration Day Tammy Bennett 8:05 AM – 1:35 PM (Buses depart 1:40 PM) Christine Hullquist Lance Banks School Office hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM School Motto, Mission, and Vision MOTTO: Lions Are Lifelong Learners MISSION: To promote the success of every student VISION: Etna High School is a learning community that helps all students become productive citizens through their academic success and their participation in the arts, technology, career technical education, athletics, social interaction, and leadership. The school is a partnership of staff, students, parents, and community members who share responsibility for nurturing a commitment to academic excellence and Lion Pride. 2 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2015-2016 Contents ASB / Class Officers and Advisors 4 Suspension and Expulsion 12 Student in Good Standing 4 Public Display of Affection 12 Etna High Fight Song 4 Food and Drink 12 In the Handbook and Beyond 4 Electronic Devices and Head Sets 12 Visitors 4 Safe, Respectful, Responsible 13 Etna High School Personnel 5 Bullying and Harassment 13 County and College Options Support Staff 5 Knives 13 Bell Schedules and District Calendar 6 Academic Integrity 13 Academic Reports Calendar 6 Honesty 13 Expected School-wide Learning Results 7 Ed Code on Suspension & Expulsion 14 Schedule Change Requests 8 Student Activities 14 On Time and Prepared 8 Associated Student Body (ASB) 14 Absence Verification 8 Fundraising and Activities 14 Absences and Schoolwork 8 Dances 14 Homework 8 Interscholastic Athletic Policy 15 Physical Education 8 Athletic Training 15 Grades and Course Credit 8 Academic Eligibility 16 Grading symbols 8 Athletic Attendance Policy 16 Credits 8 Off Campus Misconduct 16 Non-Etna High Coursework 8 Appearance Of The Athlete 16 Math Readiness 8 Travel 16 Graduation Requirements 9 Equipment 16 Scholarship and Academic Recognition 9 Awards 16 Library 10 Sports Tryout Policy 17 Guidance Counselor 10 Quitting A Sport 17 Lockers 10 Practice 17 Vehicles and Parking 10 Minimum Numbers 17 Video Camera Surveillance 10 The Athletic Board Of Control 17 Absence Notification 10 Transportation 17 Planned Absence 11 Activity Buses 17 Truancy and Procedures for Leaving School 11 Transportation by Private Automobile 17 Tardies 11 Athletic Events 17 Student Attendance Review Board 11 Special Circumstances Transportation 18 Internet Access 11 School Bus Rules 18 Open Campus and Off Limits 11 Consequences for Violations 18 Dress Code 11 Video Cameras on Buses 18 Referrals and Consequences 12 Immunizations 19 After School Detention 12 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2015-2016 3 Associated Student Body Officers, Class Officers and Advisors 2015-2016 Position Name ASB Advisor Shelly Kutzer Etna High Fight Song ASB President Rylie Munn ASB Vice-President Tania Burrone “Hail to Etna High School” ASB Secretary Lexi Morrill Hail to Etna High School; ASB Treasurer Drew Eastlick Hail to red and white; Senior Class Advisors Samantha Robinson, Joshua Bahen For we will always rally; Senior Class Representative Abby Whipple We will always Fight, Fight, Fight. Ours it is to conquer; ASB Spirit Leaders Jenny Rickey, Sophia Gomes, Claire Olson Ours to honor thee; ASB Rally Commissioners Henry Hanna, Payton Dickinson, Delaney Black True to Etna High School, ASB Dance Commissioners Hayley Evans, Lizzy Gamache, Angelee Dowling We’ll always be, Number 1. Senior Class President Jennifer Apland Senior Class Vice-President Lexi Morrill Senior Class Secretary Rylie Munn Senior Class Treasurer Abby Whipple In the Handbook Senior Class Representative Abby Whipple/Makina Jones and Beyond Junior Class Advisors John McGonigal, Asa Robinson In addition to this handbook, parents Junior Class President Megan Menne should go to the Scott Valley District website and download the booklet, Junior Class Vice-President Mikayla Wilson “Rights of Parents and Guardians of Junior Class Secretary Skylar Conley Minor Children.” Junior Class Treasurer Angelee Dowling California Education Code (EC) Junior Class Representative Gracie Duerr references are noted in a number of Sophomore Class Advisors Tracy Dickinson, Scott Forrester places in this handbook. Scott Valley Sophomore Class President Jorge Cruz Unified School District Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations Sophomore Class Vice-President Nathanael Munn (AR) references are also noted. Sophomore Class Secretary Dakota Watton California EC specifies that schools Sophomore Class Treasurer Carson Dickinson notify parents of their rights. The Sophomore Class Representative Brice Black Parents’ Rights booklet does that. Also Freshman Class Advisors Amy Walton, Les Helsley see http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/pf/ Freshman Class President Mason Justice Freshman Class Vice-President Wyatt Black Freshman Class Secretary Evie Duerr Visitors Freshman Class Treasurer Trevor Downey Anyone visiting the campus Freshman Class Representative Gwen Johnson during the school day must first report to the school office and receive a visitor sticker. The right Student in Good Standing to visit the school campus is subject to the principal’s approval. At Etna High School, a Student in Good Standing is a student: During school hours, • Without an outstanding school bill student visitors are generally • Who has served no more than one suspension in a quarter not permitted. In special • Without excessive tardies (more than 10 in a quarter) circumstances, prior approval • With no more than one truancy (or more than three unexcused or may be obtained from the unverified absences) [See Truancy and Procedures for Leaving...”, page11 ] principal. In order to attend and participate in extracurricular activities such as games, dances, and Senior Trip, a student must be in “Good Standing.” The period of ineligibility, involving the last three bulleted items, is 45 days (one quarter) from the point of the disqualifying infraction. 4 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2015-2016 Etna High School Personnel Phone / Teaching Staff Assignment Extension Email Address Joshua Bahen Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3/4, Computer Applications 1310 [email protected] Tracy Dickinson English 10, English 11 Honors, English 12 Advanced Placement, English Dept. Chair Career Exploration 1402 [email protected] Scott Forrester Physical Education 1, PE 2, Strength & Conditioning 1514 [email protected] Kristy Franklin Math Dept. Chair Math 1, Math 3, Algebra 2 1308 [email protected] Regina Hanna Counselor 1503 [email protected] Farm Mechanics 1, Farm Mechanics 2, Farm Mechanics 3, Jacob Hargett Personal Finance, Wood shop 1603 [email protected] Sustainable Agriculture Biology, Agriculture Biology, Agriculture Kellie Hargett Business, Horticulture, Natural Resources 1601 [email protected] Les Helsley Integrated Science, Biology, Pottery 1303 [email protected] Tammy Howerton Food Services/Culinary Arts 1511 [email protected] Amy Hurlimann English 9 1309 [email protected] Lynn Karpinski Drama, Journalism, Yearbook, Computer Graphics, Art 1, Art 2 1103 [email protected] John McGonigal Pre-calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Networking & Switching, Math Science Dept. Chair Tutorial 1202 [email protected] Heidi Pryor Resource Specialist, Basic Math 467-5279 [email protected] Asa Robinson English 11, English 12, Broadcast Communications, Guitar 1304 [email protected] Samantha Robinson Math 2 and Math Tutorial 1309 [email protected] Sean Stapleton World History, US History, AP US History, Civics, Economics 1401 [email protected] RSP, Health & Human Development, Health & Highway, Basic Amy Walton English 1201 [email protected] Phone / Support Staff Assignment Extension Email Address Lola Foster Custodian 1513 [email protected] Darrell Hanes Maintenance Tech 1605 [email protected] Manu Iannios Business Office Manager 1504 [email protected] Shelly Johnson School Secretary 1500 [email protected] Alan Kramer Maintenance Tech 1605 [email protected] Pam Rimmer Athletic Director 1506 [email protected] Ron Rudden Substitute Lead Maintenance Tech 1605 [email protected]