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Mountain View High School 3535 Truman Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040 Telephone: (650) 940-4600 Website: www.mvla.net Fax: (650) 961-6349 Attendance 24 Hour Reporting Number: (650) 968-2406 2019-2020 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Academic Calendar………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Academics…………………………………………………………………………………………….26 Administrative Organization……………………………………………………………………….. 2 Alternative Education……………………………………………………………………………….51 Attendance Boundaries & Residency Requirements………………………………………… 49 Attendance & Tardy Policy……………………………………………………………………….. 22 Bell Schedules…………………………………………………………………………………………3 Behavior Policies……………………………………………………………………….……………13 Campus Info & Student Materials…………………………………………………………………. 7 Campus Map………………………………………………………………………………………….70 Classes Available at MVHS……………………………………………………………………….. 38 Community Resources…………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Crisis Hotlines & Community Agencies…………………………………………………………54 Directory of Services………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Emergency Information……………………………………………………………………………. 53 Financial Assistance (Bus Passes, Food Services)………………………………………….. 68 Getting to School…………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Graduation & University Requirements………………………………………………………… 32 Guidance/Counseling/Naviance………………………………………………………...……….. 25 Homework Policies…………………………………………………………………………………. 35 Immunization Clinic Schedule (English & Spanish)……………………...………………….. 69 Letter from the Superintendent………………………………………………………………….. 47 Math Placement Protocol – Grade 8 to 9……………………………………………………..... 36 Mental Health & Support Services Notice……………………………………………………… 56 MVLA District Organization………………………………………………...…………………...... 48 MVLA Foundation……………………………………………………………………………………45 Parent Organizations………………………………………………………………...…………….. 42 PTSA Directory……………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Required Annual Notification…………………………………………………………………….. 58 Senior Information…………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Sports & Athletics………………………………………………………………………………….. 42 Student Activities & Clubs…………………………………………………………………………41 Student Performance-based Recognition……………………………………………………… 40 Support Services…………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Test & Exam Dates…………………………………………………………………………………..39 Tutorial Center………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Welcome Letter……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Classes Start Monday, August 19th Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. In this brochure we’ve put together information that will help you throughout the school year. You’ll find important phone numbers, dates, policies and procedures. It’s not the most exciting reading ever, but it is important. At Mountain View High School, we strive to be responsive to the needs of our students and their families. MVHS VISION We at MVHS value an equitable and collaborative learning environment in which students and staff respect the diversity of our society. We value the intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being of our community. We are committed to empowering lifelong learners who can think critically, solve problems creatively, and participate ethically at MVHS and in our greater democratic society. Administrative Organization PRINCIPAL David Grissom 940-4603 Instructional Leadership Academic Liaison: Mathematics, TED, Performing & Visual Arts Athletics Board Meetings MVLA Foundation PTSA Sports Boosters Field Trips Public Relations School Budget Professional Development Leadership Team Student Services Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Coordinator Daniella Quiñones Teri Faught William Blair Huong Vo 940-4607 940-4605 940-4621 940-7473 Academic Liaison: Academic Liaison: World Language, ELD Science, Counseling, Academic Liaison: & Health Library & Career Center English & Academic Liaison: Class of 2020 & Class of 2019 & Social Studies PE & AVID All ELD Class of 2022 A-L Class of 2021 & Facilities Master Schedule Special Ed Class of 2022 M-Z CHAC Coordination ELAC Opening of School ASB/Student Activities Therapists Tea Time/LPO Middle School Liaison Ambassadors Challenge Team PIQE Professional Camp Mettamorph School Avoidance Folklorico Development Cheerleading Student Success Team LSU Graduation 504 Coordinator Assessments Finance Student Wellness Disaster Planning Work Scholarships Testing Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Adiit ti A it t Mountain View High School 2 2019-20 BELL SCHEDULES Regular Schedule TUESDAY WEDNESDAY B THURSDAY C Period MONDAY A FRIDAY A Tutorial Block Day Block Day Staff Meeting 0 7:15 – 8:05 7:20 – 8:05 7:15 – 8:45 7:15 – 8:05 7:30 – 8:05 1 8:10 – 9:00 8:10 – 8:55 2nd pd. 8:10 – 9:00 1st pd. 8:50 – 10:25 8:10 – 9:45 9:05 – 10:00 2 9:05 – 10:00 9:00 – 9:50 Brunch Brunch Brunch Brunch Brunch 10:00 – 10:10 9:50 – 10:00 10:25 – 10:40 9:45 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:10 3 10:15 – 11:05 10:05 – 10:50 10:15 – 11:05 4th pd. 3rd pd. Tutorial 10:45 – 12:15 10:05 – 11:35 4 11:10 – 12:00 11:10 – 12:00 10:50 – 11:25 Lunch 4th Pd Lunch Lunch 12:00 – 12:45 11:30 – 12:15 Lunch 11:35 – 12:20 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch 12:15 – 1:00 5 12:50 – 1:40 12:50 – 1:40 12:15 – 1:00 5th pd. 5th Pd 6th pd. 12:25 – 1:55 6 1:45 – 2:35 1:45 – 2:35 1:05 – 1:50 1:05 – 2:35 6th Pd Dept. Mtg. 7th pd. 7 2:40 – 3:30 2:40 – 3:30 1:55 – 2:40 2:35 – 3:30 2:00 – 3:30 7th Pd 2:45 – 3:30 Alternative Bell Schedules Schedule D Schedule E Schedule F Schedule G (Modified Wed. (Modified Thurs. Block) Block) (Minimum Day) 0 7:15-8:15 1 8:10-9:10 0 7:30-8:00 0 7:20-8:05 2 8:20-9:20 3 9:15-10:15 1 8:05-8:35 1 8:10-8:55 Brunch Brunch 2 8:40-9:10 2A 9:00-9:45 9:20-9:30 10:15-10:25 4 9:35-10:35 5 10:30-11:30 3 9:15-9:45 2B 9:50-10:35 6 10:40-11:40 7 11:35-12:35 4 9:50-10:20 Brunch 10:35-10:45 Lunch Lunch Brunch 3 10:50-11:35 11:40-12:25 12:35-1:20 10:20-10:30 Staff Dev Staff Dev 5 10:35-11:05 4 11:40-12:25 12:25-3:30 1:20-3:30 6 11:10-11:40 Lunch 12:25-1:00 7 11:45-12:15 5 1:05-1:50 6 1:55-2:40 7 2:45-3:30 Mountain View High School 3 2019-20 2019 - 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR August 19 First Day of School August 29 MVHS Back-to-School Night September 2 No School - Labor Day Holiday September 18-19 Teacher In Service (Schedule D & E) October 11 END of 1ST QUARTER November 11 No School - Veteran’s Day Holiday November 27 No School – Thanksgiving Recess November 28-29 No School - Thanksgiving Holiday December 18-20 Finals December 20 END of 1ST SEMESTER December 21 - January 3 No School - Holiday Recess January 6 No Students - Teacher Service Day January 7 2nd Semester Begins January 20 No School - Martin Luther King Day February 5-6 Teacher In Service (Schedule D & E) February 19-21 No School - Winter Recess (Feb.19 Washington Day/Feb.20 Lincoln Day) March 13 END of 3RD QUARTER March 16 No School – Recess Day March 17 No School - Teacher In Service April 6-10 No School - Spring Recess May 25 No School - Memorial Day June 1 & 2 Senior Finals June 3-5 Finals June 5 Graduation ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL MVHS CALENDAR - AT - A – GLANCE All dates are subject to change August 21-25 Homecoming Week February 12 Freshmen Orientation 21 Homecoming Schedule G 5/6 Modified Block Days 8am – 3:30pm 25 Homecoming Schedule F 17-21 Winter Break 13 Sophomore BTS Prep 25 Homecoming Game 8am – 9:30am 26 Homecoming Dance March 13 Junior BTS Prep 16 Recess Day 10:30am – 12pm November 17 Teacher In-Service Day, 13 Senior BTS Prep 11 Veteran’s Holiday No school 2pm – 3:30pm 27 Thanksgiving Recess 19 Orientation Picture 28-29 Thanksgiving Day, No School April Make-up Day 15-19 Spring Break 28 12th Grade Parent Night 22-26 SBAC Testing 29 Back to School Night December 18-20 Finals May September 21-31 Holiday Break 6-17 AP Testing 16 Picture Make-ups January 30 Prom 18/19 Modified Block Days 24/25 MVLA Foundation 1-3 Holiday Break 6 Teacher In-Service Day, Phone-a-thon June no school 20 Martin Luther King Day, 3/4 Senior Finals October 5-7 Finals no school 2 Financial Aid Night #1 th 7 Graduation, 6:30 pm 16 PSAT Testing/College 23 8 Grade Info Night Awareness Day 25 Winter Ball SENIOR INFORMATION Mountain View High School 4 2019-20 ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE January August 23 Senior Panorama 13 Senior BTSP 2pm – 3:30pm 25 Winter Ball 28 12th Grade Parent Night September May 16 ID & Picture Make-ups 4-15 AP Testing 27 Senior Awards October 30 Prom 2 Financial Aid Night #1 21-25 Homecoming Week June 25 Homecoming Parade, Schedule F 1 & 2 Senior Finals 25 Homecoming Game 3 Senior Check out 26 Homecoming Dance 4 Senior Picnic 5 Graduation Rehearsal 8:05 am December Graduation Line up 5:30 pm 18-20 Finals Ceremony begins 6:30 pm Mountain View High School 5 2019-20 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES AREA CODE: 650 Mountain View High School 940-4600 Mountain View High School Fax 961-6349 Go to www.mvla.net/MVHS for complete listing of district staff phone numbers and email addresses Department/Coordinators: Activities Office, Stacy Freitas 940-4621 Athletic Director, Shelley Smith 940-4626 Athletics FAX 691-2490 Athletic Trainer, Achilles Walker 691-2495 Counseling Secretary, Carol Johnson 940-4614 Counseling FAX 691-2497 Library Services, Susan Lamarche 940-4619 Music, Instrumental, Jason Kneebone 940-4608 Music, Vocal, Jill Denny 940-4649 Oracle Publications, Student Newspaper, Amy Beare 940-4690 Tutorial Center, Nancy Rafati 940-4624 Yearbook, Meghan Engle 940-7468 Service Areas: Attendance Clerk, Josie Esparza 940-4648 Attendance 24 Hr line 968-2406 Attendance Fax 691-2489 College/Career Center, Jessica Yazdani 940-4616 Finance Office, Pearl Herrera 940-4622 Health Office, Marivic Cagato 940-4607 Lost and Found, Library 940-4628 Parking Permits (Students), Pearl Herrera 940-4622 Registrar, Rose Russo 940-4615 Registrar FAX 960-0418 School Resource Officer (MVPD) 940-4607 Student Insurance, Pearl Herrera 940-4622 Textbooks (TBC), Sharon Hetrick 940-4692 Transcripts/Records, Rose Russo 940-4615 Work Permits, Grade Level Asst.