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OTAY RANCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK 10th -12th Grade 2014-2015 Excellence in Standards for all Mustangs Jose Brosz Principal School Website: http: http://orh.sweetwaterschools.org/ Otay Ranch High School Compact An Exemplary Learning Community Otay Ranch High School is striving to become an exemplary learning community. This effort is enhanced when the various shareholders have a clear sense of the school’s mission and their contributions to transforming ideals into reality. Members of the Otay Ranch High School community will ensure that their school will be a standard-bearer of academic excellence by committing themselves to the following exceptional standards of performance. As a student I will: take a proactive approach to my education, be responsible and accountable for my decisions and actions, establish open lines of communication with teachers, staff, and parents while developing effective interpersonal skills, be active in my school and community, respect cultural diversity, individuality, and the choices and rights of others, promote a safe and healthy learning environment, develop and utilize my academic skills and work habits that will enable me to realize my individual goals and achieve success, be in class on time each day, prepared and ready to learn, and strive to meet the high expectations of my parents, teachers, and staff. I realize that my education is important and that I am the one responsible for my own success. Therefore, I agree to carry out the above responsibilities. _________________________________ _______________ Student’s Signature Date “At Otay Ranch, Mustangs Stand Together” TABLE OF CONTENTS Otay Ranch High School Compact…………………………………………………………... 1 Letter from Principal 2 Mustang Information /Policies/Procedures: Academic Honesty Policy ………………………………………………………….. 7 Alma mater …………………………………………………………………. ……. 42 Athletics/Coaching Staff...…………………………………………………………... 5-6 Attendance Policy…………………………………………………………………… 7-11 Bell Schedule ……………………………………………………… ………………. 37 Bullying Policy ……………………………………………………………………... 27 Calendar…………………………………………………………………. ………… 38-39 Campus Map……………………………………………………………….. ……….. 43 Career Pathways …………………………………………………………………… 32 Cell Phone Policy………………………………………............................................. 12 Clubs and Organizations……………………………………………………………. 6 Code Of Conduct/Discipline Plan…………………………………………………… 13-14 Counseling Center Information……………………………………………………… 28-31 Work permit, graduation requirement, Local colleges, PSAT, SAT, CSF, Scholarships, Valedictorian /Salutatorian Dance and Athletic Events Code of Conduct………………………………………… 20 Dress Standards……………………………………………………………… ……… 23-24 Emergency Plan Procedures……………………………………………………….. 15-16 General Information ………………………………………………………………… 17-20 o Lost & Found, Lunch/Breakfast, Golf Carts, Littering, Messages & Deliveries, No smoking, Student ID/ASB Cards, Closed campus, etc. Hall passes…………………………………………………………………………. 17 Hazing……………………………………………………………………………… 26 Important Dates to Remember……………………………………………………. 41 Library Policy…………………………………………………………….. ……….. 33-35 Non-Privileged List…………………………………………………………………. 11 Nurse Information……………………………………………….. ………………… 36 PE Lockers/Team Lockers…………………………………………………………… 19 Possession of Illegal Substances “Zero Tolerance”………………………………. 22 Prohibited Items………………………………………................................................. 21 Saturday Tutoring ………………………………………………………………….. 8 School Vision and Mission…………………………………………… ……….. 3 Sexual Harassment…………………………………………………………………. 25-26 Student Drop Off Areas………………………………………………………………. 19 Tardy policy………………………………………………………………………… 9 Testing Schedule…………………………………………………………………. 40 Transportation……………………………………………………………….. ………. 18 When Student Searches are necessary………………………………………………… 19 Where to go for Answers…………………………………………………………… . 4 Otay Ranch High School Home of the Mustangs 1250 Olympic Parkway Chula Vista, CA 91913 (619) 591-5000 (619) 591-5010 fax School Year 2014/2015 OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to Otay Ranch High School new and returning students! As a Mustang, you can be proud to know that you are part of a school with the highest standards in academics, athletics, and the arts. You have the opportunity to learn much more and meet teachers and friends who will become, and remain, a great part of your life. The Otay Ranch High staff is committed to providing you with a quality education that will prepare you for a bright and promising future. We offer a variety of AP classes as well as courses in career pathways that support both the sciences and the arts. Your responsibility as a Mustang is to become an active participant in the wonderful and challenging educational programs this school offers. Join our rigorous programs, take a leadership role in the Associated Student Body, participate in some of the many sports offered in our outstanding athletic program, become part of the outstanding Law Enforcement Academy, dive into drama, art, speech, Yearbook, Ballet Folklorico or the Marching Mustangs Band! These are some of the activities that will make your high school years exciting, productive, and most of all, unforgettable. Our “Open House/Curriculum Night” is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Gymnasium. Please place this date on your calendar and plan to attend. The 2014-2015 school year, brings with it many challenges, adventures and opportunities. Working together, we will continue with Otay Ranch’s traditions of academic excellence and human betterment. Have a great year Mustangs! Sincerely, Jose Brosz Lead Principal “The Sweetwater Union High School District does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry/ethnicity, marital or parental status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other unlawful consideration.” SUHSD Administrative Policy #2224 2 VISION All students will graduate with the skills, knowledge and commitment to be college and career ready. MISSION Our mission is to prepare students for post-secondary education and career options by fostering a culture of achievement, developing critical thinking skills across all subject areas and instilling a sense of responsibility and commitment. SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES 1. Students are able to apply math skills to real-world phenomena and problems. 2. Students use academic language in all subjects to communicate clearly with various forms and contexts. 3. Students honor commitments, schedules and responsibilities. 3 WHERE TO GO FOR ANSWERS Principal Jose Brosz 591-5005 Assistant Principals Teresa Kramer A – F 591-5000 Esther Wise G – N Charles Quillin O -Z Dean Nafarrete ASB 591-5051 Absentees (Reporting) Attendance 591-5130 Activities ASB Office 591-5050 Attendance Nathalie Quiroz 591-5004 Attendance Coordinator Sabino Muro 591-5014 Bulletin (to place notices) Main Office 591-5000 Cafeteria Nancy Guzman 591-5040 Career Information Counseling Center 591-5020 Communication with Teachers Through Web site www.schoolnotes.com https://jupitergrades.com Counselors Alex Santana A -- Campi 591-5020 Tentative alpha break down. Betty Camara Campo -- Esp Subject to change!! Gisela Lopez Esq – G Monica Duprat H-- Map Raquel Lopez Maq -- Pas Cinthya Cassani Pat -- Ser Amelia Cendejas Ses -- Z Financial Obligations ASB 591-5050 First Aid Nurse’s Office 591-5013 Insurance (Athletics) ASB 591-5050 Learning Center Learning Center 591-5080 Off Campus Attendance Office: FAX: 591-5042 [email protected] Parent Note [email protected] Library Shawn Pomatto 591-5031 Lost and Found Main Office 591-5000 Otay Ranch High Web Site Through District Web Site http://orh.sweetwaterschools.org/def ault.aspx Personal Problems Counseling Center 591-5020 Psychologist Isabel Lopez 591-5012 Registrar Imelda De La Torre 591-5015 Room Reservation ASB 591-5050 Speech Therapist Kevin Costa 591-5011 Student ASB cards ASB 591-5050 Tickets for school events ASB 591-5050 Transportation (Bus) District 691-5527 Visitors Permit Main Office 591-5000 Work Permits Counseling Center / Main Office 591-5020 4 MUSTANG INFORMATION, POLICIES & PROCEDURES ATHLETICS Athletics Requirements and Sports Seasons On behalf of Otay Ranch High School, we would like to extend to you a warm and friendly welcome from one of the most ambitious athletic programs in the Metro Conference. We feel our success is due to the excellent coaching staff we have assembled, whom provides a positive road to success; our student government, which continues to encourage a spirited student body; and our principal, who provides the leadership in the areas of academics and athletics. We are asking both students and parents to participate in and support our athletic program at Otay Ranch. The following sports will be offered at Otay Ranch High School: Sports and Seasons FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS (August - November) (November - February) (February - May) Cross Country B-Basketball Baseball/Softball G-Field Hockey G-Basketball Boy’s and Girl’s Lacrosse G-Volleyball Boys and Girls Soccer Boy’s Golf Boys' Water Polo Roller Hockey Boy’s Tennis Girl’s Tennis Wrestling Track Girl’s Golf Girls’ Water Polo Boys' Volleyball Football Swimming/Diving Cheer (Fall and Winter) Gymnastics TO COMPETE, THE STUDENT MUST: 1. Not be over 19 years of age on September 1 of the present school year. 2. Have attended high school not more than eight semesters after completing eighth grade. 3. Have met residency requirements.