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.
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“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
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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.
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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
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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. 4. Have passed in 5 semester periods of work the previous report period with a 2.0 G.P.A. and no more than one “F” in scholarship or one F in citizenship. 5. Be an amateur according to C.I.F. rules. 6. Not compete on any outside team in the same sport during the school season of the sport. 7. Receive a physical exam after June 1, 2014 and complete the clearance packet.
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCEDURES/PACKET: 1. Pick up an athletic eligibility packet in the ASB Office. 2. Make sure you complete all information requested as well as the physical examination by a physician licensed in the U.S. A physician’s seal/stamp must also accompany the examining physician’s signature to be valid. 3. Return all signed and completed forms prior to tryouts to the ASB Office in order to be cleared to practice or participate. Students will not be cleared if debts are owed to library and/or ASB. 4. Clearance packets are given preliminary review by athletic commissioners during nutrition break, lunch and after school until 3PM during the first two weeks of the sports season only. 2014-2015 Varsity Sport Coaches Baseball Bob McCurdy Swimming/Dive Ernie Medina Girls Lacrosse TBD Roller Hockey Dylan Mahr B-Basketball Howard Suda B-Tennis Fernando Mendez G-Basketball Johnny Parra G-Tennis Fernando Mendez Gymnastics Ron Mazer B-Track Ian Cumming Cross Country Ian Cumming Girls' Track Ian Cumming Field Hockey Brianne Martinez B-Volleyball Janis Redmond Football Lance Christensen Boys Golf Joe Rankin G Volleyball Janis Redmond G-Water Polo Ernie Medina Girls Golf Greg Sullivan B-Water Polo Ernie Medina Boys Lacrosse Adrian Rodriguez Wrestling Gabriel Ruz Girls' Soccer Erick De la Rocha Softball Dave Marin Boy’s Soccer Brian Lewis
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Joining a club at Otay Ranch High School is easy. Within the first two months of school, many students and club advisors renew their club charters at the ASB, set a date for their first meeting, and begin planning events for the year. Since clubs are renewed each year, many of the pre-existing clubs return and some new clubs form. Listen closely to the bulletin to find out when these clubs will be meeting and attend. Listed below are samples of clubs and organizations currently hosted at SUHSD high schools. If you have any questions about clubs, please stop by the ASB and speak with the Assistant Principal ofr Student Activities.
CLUB CLUB AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION MECHA ANIME CLUB NATIONAL. HONOR SOCIETY ART CLUB JAPANESE CULTURE CLUB BOOK CLUB KIWINS CLASS OF 2015 GET OUTSIDE CLUB CLASS OF 2016 LIBERAL ARTS CLASS OF 2017 PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENT ASSOCIATION CLASS OF 2018 PHOTO CLUB DUAL LANGUAGE TAE KWON DO CLUB JAPANESE CLUB SPEECH CLUB KISA AND MANY MORE1
Students interested in starting a club must submit a completed charter, available in the ASB, to become an official group or club at Otay Ranch High School. Organizations or clubs conducting meetings and/or fundraising on campus without ASB approval will result in charter revocation. Charters and officers are to be renewed annually. A democratic election is mandatory for selecting officers of each club. Remember, only employees of the Sweetwater Union High School District can be considered a club advisor.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
HONESTY / INTEGRITY OF STUDENT WORK No student shall engage in any activity that involves cheating, plagiarism (the taking of ideas or writing from another and passing them off as one's own), or copying another student's homework or tests or allowing another student to copy his or her work or tests. No student shall engage in activity for the purpose of receiving a grade by means other than honest work.
For example: No student shall plagiarize or copy the work of another person and submit it as his/her own work. No student shall complete any examination or assignment for another person. No student shall alter graded class assignments or tests and then resubmit them for re-grading or submit substantially the same material in more than one course.
All students will have due process in the handling of the above infractions. Penalties for infractions include but are not limited to: parent notification, zero on assignment/test with no opportunity to make up, lowering on citizenship grade, Saturday Tutoring, suspension and/or expulsion.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
One of the most significant factors affecting school success is regular attendance. Students must be in class on time and prepared to learn (homework completed, necessary books and supplies ready).
Students may occasionally need to be absent for illness, emergencies, etc. In such cases, they must make up all work missed. o Students have the responsibility to arrange make-up work with their teachers. o Students have the opportunity to attend Saturday tutoring to make-up the work and the day they lost due to illness, emergencies, etc.
Otay Ranch High School accepts a joint responsibility with parents to give special emphasis to habits and qualities of character which promote an upright and desirable citizenry. o Schools and parents should expect students to have regular attendance. o Be punctual, be appropriate in their conduct, and be responsible for their behavior.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY Continued
Students who miss class must have a parent/guardian call the school or provide a note to excuse the absence within ten (10) school days of the absence. If it is not excused within the ten days, students must attend Saturday Tutoring to clear the absence. An unexcused absence/truancy is when a student is deliberately absent from school and/or class without the knowledge or consent of their parents or the school. Student absences relating to participation in approved school activities (athletics, debate, etc.) are considered school excused. Student absences may be monitored by parents. Contact the Attendance Office at 591-5004/-5039. The automated attendance School Messenger will call home after each unexcused absence. Each term, upon the fifth absence (parent excused), students will be referred to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) at the District Office. Punctuality is an important life skill and tardiness is extremely disruptive in the educational process. A student is considered tardy if he/she is not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings. Each student is allowed two (3) tardies per class per semester without disciplinary action. On the 4th tardy, the student may receive a referral to Saturday tutoring and a reduction in their citizenship grade Morning tardies exceeding 15 minutes must be excused with a written note and submitted to the attendance office upon arrival to school. Parents will be notified via School Messenger, if students are chronically tardy.
Saturday Tutoring A student may attend or be assigned Saturday tutoring(s) to clear absences/tardies. Saturday tutoring is from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. One (1) Saturday tutoring will clear up to 12 tardies or one full day’s absence Students may be released from Saturday tutoring for the following reasons: 1. Uncooperative behavior/defiance 2. Failure to study or work on academic material 3. Student is late either arriving to Saturday tutoring or from their break Attendance Appeals Process After the initial five (5) parental excused absences, parents must appeal in writing for additional absences. Appeals are reserved for unusual, uncontrollable attendance problems, i.e., medically verifiable illness. o It is expected that students who exceed five absences will attend Saturday Tutoring or be placed on the Non-privilege list to be excluded from participating in any school activities (i.e. school dances, prom, and graduation ceremony). NOTE: Exemptions from the Attendance Policy are rare. Appeals dealing with catastrophic illnesses are determined by ORHS administration.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY Continued
Tardy Policy Number/semester Consequence Responsible 4 or more Saturday School/Tutoring Asst. Principal 12 or more 2 Saturday Tutoring Sessions will clear up to 12 tardies. Once the Administration student is assigned Saturday tutoring, the student will not be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities until the Saturday Tutoring is completed.
Truancies/Unexcused Absences Number/semester Consequence Responsible 1-6 hours Saturday Tutoring Assistant Principal 3 days Parent-Student Contract (Pre-SARB) and Saturday Tutoring Administration 5 days Referred to SARB Committee District / Inter-district transfer revoked Administration Work permit revoked Teacher Excused Absences Number/semester Consequence Responsible 5 days Doctor’s note required for subsequent absences Administration Absent more than No extra-curricular for one semester Administration 5 times without Work permit revoked verification May be referred to SARB May be referred to Alternative Education More than 15 Alternative placement Administration absences
ATTENDANCE
Students cannot learn if they are not in school. California schools no longer receive funding for students who are sick or “excused”. It is essential that your child attend school whenever possible – even if it is just for part of the day. Satisfactory explanation from the parent or guardian is required for the absence of a student for all or any part of the school day. The explanation may be given in person, by telephone, or in writing. Absences not excused within 10 days will be recorded as unresolved/unexcused. To excuse an absence by phone, leave a message at 591-5004 or send an email to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Although absences can be cleared through the aforementioned, it is strongly recommended for documenting purposes to excuse all absences in writing.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY Continued
EXCUSED ABSENCES The Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Education adopted the following attendance policy:
Notwithstanding Education Code 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is: 1. Due to his or her illness. 2. Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. 3. For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometry, or chiropractic service rendered. 4. For the purpose of attending funeral services of a member of his or her immediate family, as long as the absence is not more than 1 day if the service is conducted in California, and not more than 3 days if the service is conducted outside California. 5. For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided by law. 6. Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is a custodial parent. 7. For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, or attendance at an employment conference, when the pupil’s absence has been requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative.
A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can reasonably be provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit. The teacher of any class from which a pupil is absent shall determine the tests and assignments reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES All other absences are not excused and may be recorded as unexcused absences by the school. Unexcused absences may result in:
1. Referral to administrator for disciplinary action. 2. Loss of a full letter grade in citizenship for unexcused absences documented by an Unexcused Absence Referral. A teacher may issue an Unexcused Absence Referral upon confirmation of at least 2 unexcused absences. Once a student has received an Unexcused Absence Referral, the teacher may lower the letter grade again upon sending a second Unexcused Absence Referral (and so on).
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM Students absent for any reason more than 5 days in any semester may be required to present medical verification for each subsequent absence. Students with excessive absences may be referred to an administrator.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY Continued
HABITUAL TRUANCY According to the Education Code Section 48260, a pupil who is absent from school without a valid excuse for 3 days in one school year or is tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on 3 occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, is a truant and shall be reported to the district’s attendance supervisor. Students reported truant 3 or more time per school year are “habitual” truants. Habitual truants will be referred to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) and are subject to the suspension or delay of their driving privilege per section 13202.7(s) of the California Vehicle Code, and/or placement in an alternative educational setting.
TARDIES Tardiness interferes with the instruction of all students. It is expected that all students respectfully arrive on time for all classes. Excused tardies are issued when a student returns from a medical or dental appointment during a period or if the student is on a valid errand outside of the classroom with permission and a written pass. Students are responsible to make up all missed work that period. If an assignment was due, students must turn it in to the teacher that day, or it will be considered late. Students who are continually tardy will be referred to their administrator. Ultimately, excessive tardies may result in detention, in-house suspension, and/or Saturday Tutoring. Students tardy for their arrival period may receive an excused tardy and entry to class if they present a note from their parent or guardian to the attendance office. Students are permitted 2 such notes each semester.
NON-PRIVILEGED LIST If a student does not clear an assigned Saturday tutoring they will be placed on the Non-Privileged list. Students on the non-privileged list will not attend any school-sponsored dance or event on or off campus. Seniors on the non-privileged list will not participate in SENIOR ACTIVITIES.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Pursuant to California Education Code, it is the duty of each parent, guardian or person having control or custody of a minor, to compel and guarantee regular and prompt attendance to class. When a student is absent, the PARENT or GUARDIAN must contact the school and verify the reason for and the dates of the absence within 10 days.
LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY In order to leave school early, a student must obtain a Permit to Leave Campus from the Attendance Office. Permits will be issued during office hours only if the parent/guardian has given written permission to the school. Students who leave early without first obtaining permission from the office will be assigned a “TRUANT” which may result in disciplinary action and/or assignment failure.
CLOSED CAMPUS Our campus is a CLOSED campus by action of the Board of Education. No student may leave during the school day without first obtaining a Permit to Leave Campus in the Attendance Office.
EMERGENCY MESSAGES Only emergency messages FROM PARENTS will be sent to student through the Attendance Office. NOTE: This is NOT to be used as a reminder service.
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CELL PHONE POLICY
STUDENTS CARRY CELL PHONES AT THEIR OWN RISK. THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTAY RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS, OR DAMAGE, ITS MISUSE, OR THEFT, OF THE DEVICE BY ANY PERSON.
Otay Ranch High School students may use cell phones before School, during passing period, nutrition break, and lunch and after school ONLY. All phones and electronic devices are to be turned off during class time. Bringing a cell phone or any electronic device to school is the student’s sole responsibility. The school cannot be held responsible for finding or investigating lost or stolen devices.The use of cell phones during instructional time will not be permitted without prior approval from administration.
In the event of an emergency, parents/guardians and caregivers can relay emergency information to their student through the main office phones. Students may not call their parents/guardians directly if they feel sick; students must report to the nurse’s office and the nurse will contact their parents/guardians if necessary.
1. Cell Phones must not disrupt the educational process or school activities.
o Students may not use cell phones inside school buildings or offices (including restrooms).
o Students may not use cell phones during class, school assemblies, and other special events.
2. Cell phones must be turned off AND out of sight at all times during instructional time, no exceptions! Otay Ranch students who violate this cell phone policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
a. A student who violates this regulation shall receive a referral to the Assistant Principal and assigned a trash pick-up.
b. A student who violates this regulation a second time will receive a Saturday school, shall have the electronic device confiscated and held for release to the parent(s)/guardian(s)/caregiver(s).
c. A student who violates this regulation a third time and any other time after that shall have the electronic device confiscated and shall be suspended for a period of up to three days.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Otay Ranch High School has a proactive, school-wide system of support that is consistent with the philosophy of positive behavioral interventions. The goal of the ORHS Code of Conduct is to define, teach, and support appropriate pro-social behaviors in a way that establishes a culture of success for all students. Discipline is defined as the steps or actions teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and students follow to enhance student academic and social success. As such, discipline is conceived as an instrument for success at ORHS.
DISCIPLINE PLAN
PROBLEM DEFINITION POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTION(S) Alcohol Use/Possession This is a prohibited item and may Suspension; Counselor/Police intervention; Transfer to Ed. Code 48900 not be used (or in possession) at another school school or school related events. Campus beautification Student does not complete Saturday School incomplete assigned trash pick up Cheating When a student copies Zero on assignment/ test with no opportunity to make up; work, plagiarizes, or allows work lowering of citizenship grade; Saturday School. to be copied. Defacement/ Damage to When a student damages Suspension; Police contact; Restitution; School Property. or disfigures school or private Transfer to another school; Expulsion property. Defiance/ Student refuses to obey the Detention; Saturday School; Suspension Disobedience/Disrespect. authority of any staff member. Disorderly Conduct/ Student causes classroom or Detention; Saturday School; Suspension Profanity/Obscene campus disturbance by Act. Ed Code 48900 inappropriate conduct. Drug Paraphernalia These are prohibited items on Suspension; Police/Counselor intervention; Transfer to Possession/Offering/ school campus or school related another school; Expulsion Selling Ed. Code events. 48900 Drug Use or Possession Under the influence or in Suspension; Police/Counselor intervention; Transfer to Ed. Code 48900 possession of illegal drugs on another school; Expulsion campus or at a school related activity. Fighting/Assault/ Two or more people fighting each Suspension; Police/Counselor intervention; Transfer to Battery Ed. Code 48900 other. Assault upon another another school; Expulsion person. Forgery of School When a student signs someone Saturday School; Suspension Document else’s name Harassing/ Threatening/ Creating an intimidating/ hostile Suspension; Police intervention; Transfer to another school Intimidating a Witness. educational environment. Ed. Code 48900 Hate/Violence Ed. Code Causing, attempted to cause, Saturday School; Suspension; Police/Counselor intervention; 48900 threatened to cause or participated Transfer to another school; Expulsion in hate violence. Honesty/Integrity of Principle of upholding the Parent/Teacher conference; Saturday School; Zero on Student Work integrity of student writing, and assignment/test with no opportunity to make-up; Citizenship protecting fairness of student grade lowered; Suspension grading. *For any consequences that deem a suspension, senior students may loose their “senior privileges” as a consequence.
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DISCIPLINE PLAN (Continues)
Hostile Educational Disrupting class work, creating Saturday School; Counselor intervention Suspension; Environment Ed. Code disorder, invading rights of a Transfer to another school 48900 student or group. Inappropriate School A student may not wear hats or Change of clothing or sent home; Detention; Saturday School; Attire clothing with vulgar or violent Suspension language racial slurs, or clothing that causes a classroom disturbance. knowingly Receiving When a student knowingly Detention; Saturday School; Suspension Stolen/ Private Property receives stolen property Ed. Code 48900
Littering When a student litters on school Campus Clean Up; Detention grounds Possession of Dangerous Any explosive (i.e. fire Suspension; Police intervention; Transfer to another school; Items Ed. Code 48900 crackers), gun, knife, chain, Expulsion slingshot, dart or any other weapon or dangerous item is illegal at school. Possession of a Defined in Health & Safety Suspension; Police intervention; Transfer to another school; Firearm/Brandishing A Code 11006.5-11058 Expulsion Firearm/Selling Controlled Substance Possession of Imitation Replica of a firearm that is Suspension; Police intervention; Expulsion Firearm Ed. Code 48900 similar to an existing firearm. Prohibited Items(see These items are considered Item confiscated and returned to parents Detention; Saturday Discipline Guidelines) inappropriate for school. School
Robbery/Extortion/ Act of stealing school or private Suspension; Police intervention; Restitution; Transfer to Stealing Ed. Code. property another school; Expulsion 48900 Sale of Look-Alike Suspension; Police intervention; Transfer to another school; Substance represented to Expulsion be Drugs or Alcohol Saturday School No Failure to attend assigned Non-privilege list; Suspension; Seniors will not participate Show Saturday School in SENIOR ACTIVITIES Sexual Assault/Battery Defined in Penal Code Suspension; Police intervention; Expulsion Ed. Code. 48900 Sexual Harassment/ Any act that threatens, injures, Detention; Saturday School; Suspension; Police intervention; Harassments/ degrades, or disgraces a fellow Transfer to another school; Expulsion Threats/Intimidation student or staff member. Ed. Code. 48900 Smoking or Use Of Tobacco is prohibited and may Saturday School; Counselor intervention; Suspension Tobacco Ed. Code. not be used on campus. 48900 Tardiness Not being in classroom at the Refer to tardy policy Tardy sweeps = detentions/Saturday final bell School Threat to Faculty Any act that threatens to injure, Suspension; Police intervention; Transfer to another school; Member Ed. Code 48900 degrade or disgrace a school Expulsion employee Truancy A student is absent from Saturday School; Court intervention; Transfer to another school/class without a valid school excuse; leaving school without school permission. *For any consequences that deem a suspension, senior students may loose their “senior privileges” as a consequence.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
All of us at Otay Ranch High School do everything in our power to create and maintain a healthy and safe environment for our students. At the same time, all schools face the potential to experience a multitude of hazards. Staff and students are better equipped to handle emergency situations when we work together to avert possible danger. All of us should take the time to review emergency response procedures so we know what to do in case of an emergency. Knowing what to do if a crisis arises may save a life.
The intercom will be used to instruct staff and students. If intercom messages are not possible, a portable speaker will be used to relay messages to the staff.
Earthquake, Airplane Crash Response: Duck, Cover, and Hold Indoors- Take cover under a nearby desk or table, cover your eyes, and hold on to the legs of the desk or table. Outdoors- Move away from buildings and power lines, then sit down and cover your eyes.
Sniper or Gunfire, Unusual Odor or Sound, Skin or Eye Irritation Response: Lockdown/Shelter in Place Close and lock classroom doors and windows. Open the door for students seeking safety. Tell students to get on the floor. Turn off heaters/air conditioners. Close drapes and stay away from windows. Non-class time (before school, passing periods, nutrition break, lunch, after school) - Go to the nearest open classroom/office and wait for instructions.
Fire, Bomb Threat Response: Evacuation Follow evacuation routes to the evacuation area. One buddy teacher should be in front of both classes and the other buddy teacher should follow behind making sure that all students have evacuated. In case of injuries, one buddy teacher will stay with the injured student(s) and wait for assistance. Non-class time (before school, passing periods, nutrition break, lunch, after school) - Go to the evacuation area and line up with your Period 1 teacher.
Non-Class Time Procedures If you are called to go to the evacuation area, line up in the area assigned for your Period 1 classroom. Office staff will assist teachers with student roster sheets. In the event of a lockdown, go to the nearest open classroom/office and begin lockdown procedures.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, continued
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Throughout the year, we will conduct practice Disaster Drills with students. It is important that parents are aware of the school’s plan for releasing students in the event of a school emergency or natural disaster. Our concern is for the safe and orderly dismissal of all students. In a disaster, as many as 1000 parents could arrive at our school at approximately the same time to pick up students. Parent cooperation and patience are essential. Emergency personnel and law enforcement officials may be in control of the release of students to parents and school officials will work in conjunction with them.
Parking will be very limited, so please be prepared to park at least a block or two from the school. Do not Double Park in the school parking area, as this may block emergency vehicles.
When you arrive at school, come to the “Student Request Gate”, which will be located at the west entrance near the football stadium. For the safety of your child, we must document to whom he/she is released before allowing him/her to leave school. Accordingly, please do the following:
1. Sign the Student Release Log and complete a Student Release Form (available at the Student Request Gate).
2. Give the form to the school secretary (or other authorized personnel) who will check it against the Emergency/Disaster Card completed by you at the beginning of the school year for proper authorization. Be prepared to present a picture identification card if requested.
3. Wait for your child in the “Student Release Gate” also located at the west entrance near the football stadium.
It will take some time for the orderly dismissal of all students, so please be patient and be prepared to wait. The less confusion there is, the quicker students will be reunited with parents/guardians.
It is imperative that you keep all information on your child’s Emergency Card up-to-date. Students will be released only to those listed on the card. Please share this information with everyone you list on the Emergency Card so each is familiar with our procedures.
Your cooperation and support during a disaster will help maintain a safe, positive learning environment for all students.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CLOSED CAMPUS
1. District policy mandates that schools in the district have closed campuses. When a student arrives at school, he/she must remain at school until the end of the school day. If a student has a valid reason to leave during school hours, he/she must present a written notice to obtain an “Off Campus” permit from the Attendance Office or, in the case of illness, from the Nurse. Students without current emergency card information cannot be released or have absences cleared. 2. The parking lot is off limits for all students during the school day, including passing periods, nutrition break, lunch, and class time. 3. Students without a 6th period schedule must display an ID card with the no 6th period sticker.
CRIME STOPPERS: Keep our campus safe, report all crimes to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-TIPS. You will remain anonymous and earn cash reward.
GOLF CARTS Golf carts are for SCHOOL STAFF ONLY, no student shall sit in a golf cart without a supervising adult. For safety reasons, policy prohibits any student from handling or using any machinery without proper education and supervision by administration. Students violating this policy will be disciplined.
HALL PASSES 1. No hall passes will be issued during the first and last 10 minutes of class. 2. No hall passes will be given to go to vending machines or the office to conduct personal business. 3. Only one person may leave class at a time. 4. Students are not permitted to use cell phones during class time when out on a hall pass. 5. Failure to go directly to and from the authorized destination will be cause for disciplinary action.
LITTERING All students are required to pick up after themselves, students that continue to litter will be reprimanded through trash pick up, detention, and Saturday school. Serious offenders will be disciplined with harsher penalties.
LOST AND FOUND A lost and found department is maintained in the Main Office. Items not reclaimed after 2 weeks are donated to local charities. All personal items must be claimed with proper identification. All lost books should be taken to the library. Physical education gear should be taken to the P.E. Office. Any theft should be reported to an Assistant Principal
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LUNCH AND/OR BREAKFAST INFORMATION The Sweetwater Union High School District takes part in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Meals are served every school day. Students may buy lunch for $2.25 and/or breakfast for $1.50. Eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced price of $.40 for lunch and/or breakfast for $.25. IF INTERESTED, APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAFETERIA.
MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS In an effort to do all we can to maximize instructional time for our students and decrease classroom interruptions, we have implemented the following policies:
1. Messages will be taken only from individuals listed on the student's emergency card. If the person is not listed, the message will NOT be given to the student. 2. ONLY emergency messages will be delivered to students or the student will be sent for immediately. All others will be sent at the end or beginning of a period to avoid interrupting classes. Emergencies are unexpected events such as: illness, accidents, and deaths. Reminders of doctor's appointments and other routine information are NOT considered emergencies. 3. Money and personal items should be delivered to the Principals Office. Office staff is not responsible for personal items. 4. Balloons, flower bouquets and other gift items will NOT be delivered nor stored in the front office. Office staff is not responsible for personal items. 5. Homework, projects, etc., will be placed in the appropriate teacher's mailbox. Please be aware that other than in an emergency situation, we cannot promise immediate response.
NO SMOKING POLICY The Sweetwater Union High School District has adopted a policy, which establishes all district facilities as tobacco free environments. No smoking is allowed on school campuses (even when students are not present), in school parking lots, at school activities or in school buses or other district vehicles.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Driving to school and using student parking are privileges, not rights, and can be revoked. Anyone speeding, driving erratically or making excessive noise will not be allowed to park in any school parking lots. 2. Students who park on campus must park in marked parking spaces in the designated student parking lots. Students are not allowed to park in staff parking areas. Cars may not be parked overnight. 3. Parking anywhere other than in the designated student parking lots may result in parking privileges being revoked. 4. Bicycles must be walked at all times on campus. All bicycles must be locked to a bike rack. 5. Students may keep their skateboards during the school day as long as they do not cause a distraction in the classroom. Skateboard use on campus is prohibited. 6. Student vehicles may be subject to search if there is reasonable cause to believe that drugs, alcohol, stolen property or other contraband or dangerous articles are present.
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7. Cars and motorcycles must be registered with the ASB and display a parking permit. 8. ORHS attempts to protect students’ property, but is not liable for vandalism or theft of personal property
STUDENT DROP OFF AREAS The following procedures are designed to ensure the safety of students as they come to and leave from school each day. Your cooperation in following these procedures is greatly appreciated. 1. Visitor parking is located in the main parking lot in front of the Administration Building. Please park in marked stalls only. 2. Student Drop Off and Pick Up areas are located at the gym parking lot and at the west entrance off Olympic Parkway near the soccer fields. 3. Loading and unloading zones are for a quick drop off or for picking up students who are already waiting on the curb. Continue to circle until your child is at the curb. 4. Please do not wait or leave car unattended in loading zones. Do not double park or block any vehicles. 5. Do not stop in front of fire hydrants, red zone, or double-park. The C.V.P.D will ticket you. SUHSD and Otay Ranch High School are not liable for any tickets incurred at anytime while on campus. We thank you for your cooperation in keeping all students safe.
P.E. LOCKERS/ TEAM LOCKERS 1. P.E. lockers and Team lockers are located in the P.E. dressing rooms and will be issued only to students in P.E. classes and to students currently playing a team sport. 2. The locker is to be used only by the student to whom it is assigned. 3. Students should not leave items of value in lockers. We do our best to ensure locker room security; however, the school is not liable for the cost or replacement of books or personal articles lost through theft or negligence. 4. Electronic devices including cell phones, video cameras and cameras are prohibited at all time.
With reasonable suspicion, school administration reserves the right to enter school lockers at any time to ensure a safe and secure school climate. SEARCHES In accordance with California Education Code, student cars, lockers, backpacks or other personal items may be searched when either the administration, school resource officer or campus security assistant have reasonable cause to believe that student safety is in jeopardy, or that a crime is being committed. Searches may be made at any time when it is deemed necessary for maintaining a safe school environment. Searches by “drug abatement dogs” may also be carried out on campus throughout the year, including the parking lot and immediate perimeter of the school.
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STUDENT ID CARDS 1. All students must have a school I.D. card which is obtained during picture day. 2. A student I.D. card must be carried at all times. 3. A student I.D. card is REQUIRED to check out textbooks and library books to use a hall pass, vote in school elections and to gain admittance to school dances and other activities. 4. If you lose ID card, please stop by the ASB to purchase a new one.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL DANCES AND ATHLETIC EVENTS
Students must have current high school picture identification (ID) in order to enter the dance. Once students leave the dance, they may not return. Students will be issued a wristband upon the entrance of a dance and may be subject to a random breathalyzer test. Students must obtain their own transportation to and from the dance. Parents must be aware of the ending time of the dance and pick up students no later than 15 minutes after the event ends. Students that are picked up later than 15 minutes after the event ends will be assigned a Saturday school by the administration. Students on the non-privilege list may not attend any dance or event on or off campus. All students are subject to search of their possessions, including pockets, purses, jackets as well as a review by metal detector. It is recommended that all students bring as few possessions/valuables as possible to avoid possible loss or theft. 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 environment for all students. In the event that inappropriate item(s), illegal substances, etc, are found in a student’s possession, parents, guardians and/or local authorities may be contacted and the student will be asked to leave the premises. Simulated and/or explicit sexual behavior including, but not limited to “freaking/bumping/grinding” and prolonged kissing, is prohibited. Students are not allowed to sit on laps of other students. No outside food and drinks are allowed at any ORH event. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner during assemblies, dances and all athletic events. Booing, offensive cheers, chants, provocative acts, inciting confrontation and distracting noises are not acceptable and may be grounds for removal from games and/or events without a refund. The Otay Ranch High/SUHSD dress code policy (Policy #5132) will be enforced at all school dances. Formal dance attire requires that students wear clothing that is not suggestive, revealing or provocative as deemed by the school advisors and administrators. Guest Passes are required for all non-Otay Ranch Students and must show a current driver’s license to prove identity and age. Guest passes may be obtained from the ASB and must be submitted 48 hours before an event. An Assistant Principal from the guest school must approve the pass as well as the host/ORH parent. Non high school students must meet with an Assistant Principal prior to the event. Guests 21 or older are not allowed.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
BIRTHDAYS AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS The following items are prohibited because they can cause a disruption to the learning environment in and outside the classroom: home baked goods, store bought items, cakes, donuts, cupcakes, etc.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ILLEGAL AT SCHOOL:
1. Explosives of any kind (including firecrackers and shells). 2. Alcohol, narcotics and drugs (including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco). 3. Obscene or pornographic materials. 4. “Slam books” which promote gossip and degrade others 5. Gambling equipment (dice & cards) of any type. 6. Knives and shooting devices of any kind (including guns, darts, slingshots, bow and arrows or imitations). 7. Lighters or matches, volatile and hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to aerosols, spray paint, permanent marking pens, fuels or glues. 8. Water guns or water balloons. 9. Laser lights or other devices, which may cause a disruption in the classroom or at a school activity. 10. Any item of apparel, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming, which by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, is recognized as, or denotes membership or affiliation with, any gang. Student notebooks and materials must remain free of graffiti and inappropriate writing. 11. Any jewelry or apparel that may be deemed as potentially dangerous to oneself or others, including but not limited to studded jewelry, large or webbed belt buckles, wallet chains, dangerous body piercing (other than ear lobes), etc. NOTE: All unacceptable items will be confiscated. Parents will be contacted and the items returned only to the parent.
THE SALE OF FOOD AND MERCHANDISE
The selling of food items and/or merchandise on school campus without proper authorization is prohibited. This includes chips (Tostitos, Takis, etc.) candy, and energy drinks. Any student caught selling on campus will forfeit all proceeds/goods and will face school consequences.
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POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Otay Ranch High School must be a safe place for students to learn and work. We take this responsibility seriously in order to ensure an environment that is positive and geared toward student success. The drug canine unit may make random visits to the school campus, including classrooms, PE locker areas, and student parking lots. The following is Otay Ranch High School’s policy with respect to illegal substances on campus. The policy states:
When a student possesses uses, sells, furnishes or is under the influence of any controlled substance, the following will result:
1. Parent/guardian contact.
2. Law enforcement contact.
3. Up to five (5) days suspension
4. Restriction from all school activities.
5. Referral to an appropriate community counseling program.
6. Student MAY be transferred to an alternate school at least through the end of the semester. A student may apply to return to Otay Ranch High School following the minimum transfer provided that:
a) There is evidence of ongoing counseling.
b) The student has made satisfactory academic progress in all classes.
c) The student has maintained a 90% attendance rate.
7. Student MAY be recommended for expulsion.
8. Student may be taken into custody by law enforcement.
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SCHOOL DRESS STANDARDS
Our school must be a safe place for students to learn and work. Our responsibility as administrators is to ensure that students are free from harassment and intimidation. The staff at Otay Ranch High has agreed upon the following dress guidelines for the 2013-14 school year. We reserve the right to revise guidelines throughout the year, as we deem appropriate.
Students are required to wear clothes that are neat in appearance and appropriate for school (CA Title V, See. 302; SUHSD Policy 5146). In order to maintain a safe and orderly environment at Otay Ranch High School, the following policies will be enforced.
A student may not remain in the classroom dressed in a manner which:
Creates a health or safety hazard for the student Constitutes a serious or unnecessary distraction to the learning process Tends to disrupt the campus order Is in conflict with the district's “Zero Tolerance” policy
As such, the following guidelines will be enforced on the Otay Ranch High School campus:
Clothing with non-school club and/or gang writing is not allowed. Apparel representing community organizations may be worn with prior approval of the school principal or designee.
Pants must be the appropriate size, belted at the waist and no chains from belt to pocket are permitted.
Sunglasses, hats, and hoods are not allowed during class time or assemblies.
Attire and accessories which advocate or advertise or display any type of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sexually explicit, provocative, graffiti tagging themes or acts which are illegal, obscene, or hazardous to one's health are not allowed. Graffiti or spray painting on any part of clothing is not allowed.
Attire, including clothing, jewelry and other accessories, which is a safety hazard to the wearer or others, is not allowed.
Shoes and/or sturdy sandals must be worn at all times. Sock-like footwear, corduroy slipper shoes and other type of slippers are not appropriate and are not allowed.
Bra or Undergarments should not show.
Pajamas are not acceptable attire during the school day or school events/activities.
Half shirts, tube tops/ bandeaux, crop tops, strapless, low cut necklines, spaghetti straps, halter tops, fishnet tops, see-through tops, or blouses/tops which drape open to reveal the midriff or navel are not appropriate for school and are not allowed.
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SCHOOL DRESS STANDARDS, continued
All shirts and blouses must be long enough to be tucked in. Tops must have straps at least 1 inch wide and cover bras. Shorts must have at least a 3 inch in seam and skirts must be no shorter than the fingertips when standing upright.
Undershirt type tank tops/A-Shirts are not allowed.
Hat, Beanie, Visor and Hood Policy
In accordance with California Senate Bill 310 and the State Education Code, Otay Ranch High School students may wear sun-protective clothing outdoors, while adhering to the following regulations:
1. All hats must adhere to the dress code policy.
2. Hats and hoods may not be worn inside classrooms or other campus buildings.
3. Non-regulation or inappropriate hats will be confiscated and, upon request, returned to parents by the Assistant Principals.
4. Otay Ranch High School hat regulations are in effect before school and during the school day.
5. Bandanas, hairnets, du rags, and any other head covering not specified above are PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES.
Consequences for failure to follow dress guidelines
Students arriving at school improperly dressed will be disciplined, loaned alternative clothing and/or sent home to change. Consistent defiance of dress guidelines will result in a Saturday School assignment, parent conference or, if the problem persists, suspension.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
We, the students of Otay Ranch High School, do hereby declare that all students and staff of Otay Ranch High have the right to an environment free of sexual harassment. Any acts of sexual harassment will not be tolerated on school grounds, or any off campus activity, at any time.
Otay Ranch High School is committed to having a positive learning environment for its students and staff and will not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual violence. Sexual harassment violates TITLE IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and TITLE VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as other state and municipal codes.
Otay Ranch High School defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: such behavior causes unsafe or uncomfortable feelings that result in a hostile environment, or when such conduct is offered as a condition for academic or social advancement. Sexual harassment is demeaning and degrading. It affects an individual’s self-esteem and can have a negative impact in performance at work or in class. It can make an individual feel angry, powerless and fearful. Students are responsible for reading and committing to memory the SUHS districts policy on sexual harassment.
Target’s Responsibilities
If a student or staff member is a target of sexual harassment: DO Write down who, what, when, and where the harassment occurred. Write down everything that was said or done in as much detail as possible. Be sure to note any witnesses. If you were physically threatened or coerced in any way, report it immediately. If not physically threatened or coerced, you may wish to discuss the incident with a trusted friend, a staff member or someone in the academic environment who may contact the correct source for assistance Confront the harasser if possible, either verbally or in writing. Be specific regarding the behavior which was offensive to you. State time and place of occurrence. Be brief and to the point, but ensure he or she clearly understands you expect the inappropriate behavior to stop. Maintain a dated log of events if several incidents are involved. Research complaint procedures to ensure you are well informed concerning your rights and your responsibilities. If the offensive behavior continues, notify those in authority immediately. Be sure to follow the proper procedures. DON’T Ignore offensive behavior; Seventy-five percent (75%) of the cases that are ignored get worse. Try to handle it on your own if you feel physically threatened or coerced. Pretend it’s a joke if you are offended. Try to out wit or embarrass the harasser, or get physical in return. Let the behavior continue without taking action.
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DON’T (continued)
Sexual Harassment is unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior, which interferes with your right to get an education or to participate in school activities. In school, sexual harassment may result from works or conduct of a sexual nature that offend, stigmatize, demean, frighten, or threaten you because of your sex. Sexual harassment can happen once or many times. Being the target of sexual harassment may make it very scary to go to school or hard to concentrate. Incidents of sexual harassment may cause the target to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or threatened. Agreement isn’t needed. The target of sexual harassment and the perpetrator (the one doing the harassing) do not have to agree about what is happening. Sexual harassment is subjective, defined by the person being targeted himself or herself. You do not have to get others to agree with you. School district officials are legally responsible to guarantee an education for all students in a safe environment, which is free form sexual harassment and sexual discrimination. Some forms of sexual harassment are also crimes and should be reported to the police or district attorney so that the perpetrator(s) can be prosecuted.
Examples of Sexual Harassment in Schools: Touching, pinching and grabbing body parts Being cornered Sending sexual notes or pictures Writing sexual graffiti Making suggestive or sexual gestures, looks, jokes, or verbal comments (including “mooing”, “barking” and other noises Spreading sexual rumors or making sexual propositions Discrimination, teasing or other negative behaviors regarding someone’s sexual orientation Pulling on someone’s clothes or pulling them off Pulling your own clothes off Being forced to kiss someone or do something sexual Attempted rape and rape
HAZING/BULLYING
Hazing, as described below, is a violation of the California Education Code. If a student is guilty of hazing, s/he will be disciplined according to district policy and the California Education Code.
Education Code 32050 As used in this article, “hazing” includes any behavior which causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any student.
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BULLYING IS REAL! BULLYING IS WRONG!
Being a bully or being bullied are NOT “just natural parts of growing up.” Putting others down or hurting them, not feeling safe because of what someone is doing to you, is unhealthy.
At Otay Ranch High School, we do not accept bullying as “a normal part of growing up” and have taken a strong school-wide stance to eliminate it. Our Anti-bullying campaign works with individual students, teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, and the community to make our school a safe and welcome learning environment for everyone.
You might think bullying happens only to little kids. The truth is that being a bully or being bullied has no age limit. Bullying is mean, cruel and disrespectful. It’s NO WAY to treat anyone. Being a bully or being bullied are not “just natural parts of growing up.” Putting others down or hurting them, or not feeling safe because of what someone is doing to you, is not healthy.
WHY DO PEOPLE BULLY? They want to hurt others. They like to make fun of people who are different. They like to feel powerful. They’re trying to move attention away from themselves. They think it’s funny and no big deal.
BULLYING CAN INCLUDE: Physical (i.e. hitting, pushing, spitting on, causing damage to or taking someone else’s belongings, etc.) Verbal (i.e. name-calling, teasing, making offensive remarks about one’s identity, religion, sexual preference, race, etc.) Emotional (i.e. spreading rumors, exclusion from social groups, intimidating through gestures, etc.) Electronic /cyber (i.e. bullying carried out through technology or any electronic media (cell phone, camera, internet, social network, chat room, etc)
WHAT DOES BULLYING AND PEER ABUSE HAVE TO DO WITH ME? You’re a victim if someone bullies you. You need to get help by reporting it to your teacher, Assistant Principal or other staff member of ORHS. You’re a bystander if you see someone being bullied. You need to help the victim get help by reporting it. You need to show others that bullying is unacceptable. You’re a bully if you make fun of, put down or deliberately hurt someone. Ask someone you trust to help. It takes courage to stop being a bully!!
Peer Abuse / Bullying WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AT Otay Ranch High School REPORT ANY BULLYING AND PEER ABUSE TO THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, COUNSELOR, AND/OR ANY STAFF MEMBER IMMEDIATELY!
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COUNSELING
Schedule Changes The new state frameworks, which are tied to school wide assessment, require that instruction begin on the first day of each semester. If a student changes his/her schedule two weeks into the semester, the student is already behind and thus results in a loss of learning. Therefore, Otay Ranch High School has a schedule change policy that promotes academics.
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
Work Permits
All minors (under 18 years) must obtain a work permit from the Counseling Center, before beginning paid employment or training. All summer work permits expire at the beginning of the new school year – 2014-2015 A student will not be granted a work permit if their academic grade point average is below a 2.0 and if they have not cleared all their absences, truancies and tardies through the Attendance Office.
SUHSD Graduation Requirements for class of 2015:
All students are required to complete the following requirements in order to graduate with a diploma.
Passage of both the English Language Arts and Mathematics sections on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). 30 hours of Community Service 44 Credits in the following areas: o English – 4 years (8 credits) o Math - 3 years (6 credits) Must complete the Algebra sequence. o Social Sciences – 4 years (8 credits) (World Geography, World History & Cultures, US History, US Government & Economics) o Foreign Language or Visual Performing Art – 1 year (2 credits) o Physical Education – 2 years (4 credits) 4 years if Fitness Gram has not been met o Life Science or Biology – 1 year (2 credits) o Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics – 1 year (2 credits) o Comprehensive Health – 1 Semester (1 credit) o Electives (11 credits)
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SUHSD Graduation Requirements for class of 2016, 2017, 2018: All students are required to complete the following requirements in order to graduate with a diploma.
Passage of both the English Language Arts and Mathematics sections on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). 30 hours of Community Service 44 Credits in the following areas: o English – 4 years (8 credits) o Math - 3 years (6 credits) Must complete through Integrated Math III or Intermediate Algebra. o Social Sciences – 4 years (8 credits) (World Geography, World History & Cultures, US History, US Government & Economics) o Foreign Language – 2 years (4 credits) o Visual Performing Art – 1 year (2 credits) o Physical Education – 2 years (4 credits) and must pass Fitness Gram or will continue taking P.E. o Biology – 1 year (2 credits) o Chemistry or Physics – 1 year (2 credits) o Comprehensive Health – 1 Semester (1 credit) o Electives (5 credits) Local Colleges and Universities
Local Universities Local Community Colleges
San Diego State University (SDSU) Southwestern College
University of California San Diego San Diego City College (UCSD)
University of San Diego (USD) Mesa College
Point Loma Nazarene University Grossmont College
Cal State San Marcos Miramar College
PSAT Dates and Fees
The PSAT/NMSQT is on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. You must sign-up for the PSAT/NMSQT at the Otay Ranch ASB. This test is administered by high schools, not through test centers.
Fees The fee for the 2014 PSAT/NMSQT is $14. (Note: Schools sometimes charge an additional fee to cover administrative costs.) The College Board makes fee waivers available to schools for students in eleventh grade from low-income families who can't afford the test fee. See your counselor for more information about fee waivers. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/reg/dates.html
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ACT Test Dates - 2014-2015 Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20–October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8–21, 2014
February 7, 2015* January 9, 2015 January 10–16, 2015
April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14–27, 2015
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9–22, 2015
Please check with your counselor to get the proper advice on registration. For more information you may visit http://www.actstudent.org/index.html for additional information. SAT Test Dates 2014-2015 Test Dates (anticipated)
October 11, 12 November 8, 9 December 6, 7 January 24, 25 March 14, 15 May 2, 3 June 6, 7
Registration packets are available in the Counseling Center or register on-line at:www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org/
Scholarship & Financial Aid Information: We understand that going to college can be an expensive process and become a financial hardship for students and parents. At Otay Ranch, we have been able to assist students with scholarship information. Ms. R. Lopez and Mrs. Cendejas are currently designated as our scholarship counselors. Each month Ms. R. Lopez/Mrs. Cendejas generates a monthly scholarship bulletin. If you would like to review the bulletin, you can do so here or have your student pick up a copy with the counseling secretary.
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Here are some internet sites with information on scholarships and grants for college: http://www.fastweb.com http://scholarshipexperts.com/ http://iefa.org/ www.sdsu.edu/scholarships http://collegefund.org/ http://uncf.org/ http://www.americorps.org/ http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/ http://www.finaid.org/ http://www.collegenet.com/ http://www.collegescholarships.com/
California Scholarship Federation
California Scholarship Federation is an honorary, academic organization. Students in grades 10-12 who are eligible must apply each semester. Membership is determined on a point system. In order to be CSF eligible, a student must earn a minimum of 10 points in five subjects. An "A" = 3 points, "B" (Honors) = 2 points and "B" = 1 point. Seven of the 10 points must be from subjects in List I and II. A "D" or "F" in scholarship or citizenship automatically disqualifies a student from membership. To be a seal bearer (i.e. Life Member), a student must accumulate at least four semesters, one of which must be in the student's senior year. Incoming 9th graders who were members of CJSF at graduation will be junior members in the first semester of 9th grade, and must apply for Associate membership in the second semester of 9th grade and the first semester in 10th grade. For more information, please contact Ms. Cording, CSF advisor.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Ever wondered how the valedictorian and salutatorian are chosen each year? If you're curious, the following is an abridged version of District Board Policy 5127, Regulation No. 5127.2.
Valedictorian The valedictorian of the senior class shall be the student having the highest rank in his/her graduating class. The selection process is as follows:
The valedictorian shall be selected on the basis of 42 completed units.
The valedictorian shall be the student who has the highest GPA earned from 42 units based on 7 semesters for the courses taken in 9th through the lst semester of the 12th grade, using a 4.0 scale and a 5.0 scale for UC approved weighted honors, AP and IB courses.
If a student has completed more than 42 units, he/she may eliminate excess courses that are not required for graduation.
If a tie exists, the valedictorian shall be the student who has taken the highest number of UC approved weighted honors, AP and IB courses in which he/she received a grade of "A".
Salutatorian The salutatorian of the senior class shall be the student having the 2nd highest rank in his/her graduating class. The selection process is the same as above.
These rankings will not necessarily coincide with the rankings on the transcript.
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Career Pathways 2014-2015
Otay Ranch High School offers Career Pathways to help students be college and career ready.
A Career Pathway is a sequence of courses designed to help students explore and prepare for a specific career area. A career and academic sequence is recommended for all students regardless of post-secondary intentions. These sequences include progressive exposure to the workforce world.
Students that successfully complete six semesters of courses within the Career Pathway are guaranteed a graduation distinction. Architectural Design Design, Visual, and Media Arts Health Science and Medical Technology Performing Arts Public Safety
Please see your counselor to enroll in a Career Pathway today!
For more information please visit: http://orh.sweetwaterschools.org/career-pathways/
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Student/Parent Textbook Guidelines and Responsibilities
The district provides each student with an adopted textbook. Each student is issued a textbook with a unique barcode number and students must return that textbook with the same barcode. Textbooks are on loan to students and must be returned in good condition.
Ed. Code Section 48904(a) (1) holds students, parents or guardians responsible for the cost of replacing textbooks ($60 - $190 per textbook) that are defaced/damaged or not returned including lost or stolen textbooks. All replacement costs and damage fines must be paid in cash. Be sure to review each textbook when it is checked out to you and report any previous damage.
Please follow the guidelines below: Write your name on the inside cover as soon as it is checked out to you. Cover textbooks to keep them from incurring serious damage. Do not let your friends borrow your textbooks because YOU are responsible for each textbook on loan to YOU. Important Note: Even if a teacher allows a student to keep books in the classroom, the student is still responsible for his/her books.
Student and Parent Responsibilities: Students must return/pay for all their textbooks before withdrawing/checking out to another school or program including within the Sweetwater Union High School District. Ed. Code Section 48904(b)(1) allows schools to withhold student grades, diploma and transcripts. Students must return/pay for all their previous year’s textbooks before the new school year begins. Students must return/pay for all their textbooks before they are allowed participation in extra curricular activities (athletics, dances, field trips) including promotion and graduation ceremony. Incoming students must return/pay for their previous school’s textbooks before the new school year begins.
Failure to return/pay textbooks will result in (Ed. Code 48900-48927; BP 6161.2): Students will be placed on the non-privileged list until the entire debt is cleared. Students will not be allowed to participate in extra curricular activities (athletics, dances, field trips) including the promotion and graduation ceremony. School will withhold grades, transcripts, attendance records, promotion certificates and graduation diplomas.
Textbooks Online Option - Students may have an option to use online (via internet) textbooks instead of printed version if the textbook is available online and student has a computer/internet at home. Parent signature and other requirements apply. See website: http://curriculum.suhsd.k12.ca.us
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LIBRARY BOOKS • Students ID cards are required in order to check out library materials and textbooks. If you are waiting to receive your ID card, a class schedule or report card will be accepted. Your old ID will work just fine!
• LIBRARY books are due after 2 weeks -- we do not count weekends or days when school is not in session. Books may be renewed two additional times, providing four more bonus weeks of reading, unless another student has put a hold on the book.
• The fine for late books is 10¢ a day; the maximum late fine per item is $5.00. • Regarding lost or damaged books and bar codes, please refer to the chart below. If you find damage in a book please speak with a library staff member immediately so you won’t be held responsible. You will be charged a replacement cost if a book is returned in an unusable condition.
• Students with excessive fines may not be permitted to check out books (except for textbooks that they must have) until the fines are paid.
• Students with excessive overdue books may not check out more library books until the books are returned to the library. Only 5 non-required books may be checked out at a time.
• Students may renew books with their ID card. However, for security, a renewal will not be transacted without an ID card if the book itself is not presented for renewal.
TEXTBOOKS • Check the condition of your textbooks when they are issued to you. If you find damage that is not marked with a stamp, inform a staff member immediately. You have 10 days from the day the textbooks are issued to advise the library of book damages. You may be held responsible for damage if you wait too long.
• Do not store your textbooks in your teacher’s classroom. You are responsible for the book at all times.
• It is strongly recommended that all textbooks should be covered. Book covers help you distinguish your book from other people’s books. Covered books do not get taken by other students or switched around as often as uncovered books
• Students will be assessed fines and replacement cost for damaged or lost books and bar codes. If you find damage in a book please speak with a library staff member immediately so that you will not be held responsible for the condition of the book. You will be charged a replacement cost if your book is returned in an unusable condition. Students are responsible for any damage caused to book.
• If textbooks are stolen make a police report then submit the report to your assistant principal who will determine how the matter will be handled. The library staff accepts the determinations of the administration.
• Semester Textbooks need to be returned promptly to the library at the end of each semester. Do not keep these books for the entire year. • Treat books with care. Do not drop books to the ground; this act damages the book spines. You are responsible for your books every minute of the day. For this reason, do not leave a book unattended; keep books in your backpack or on your school desk. Do not permit books to become weather-damaged; do not write in your books or spill food and water on them. Write your name on the inside cover of all your texts.
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• Lost books usually turn up. If you have lost your textbook, stop by the library to see if it has been returned. Students, custodians, teachers and community members stop by and turn in books that have been left in all sorts of places. One of those books could be yours. ALL books that are found should be returned to the library
• Library charges must be paid in cash or with a money order; personal checks will not be accepted.
LIBRARY AND TEXTBOOK FINES Overdue books 10¢ per day ($5.00 max fine per book) Lost book 100% replacement cost Damaged: unusable (includes mold damage) 100% replacement cost Damage: writing on pages, torn/missing pages $1.00 per page Cover damage but usable $10.00 Severe cover damage/broken bindings $15.00 Missing or damaged bar code $1.00 Other to be determined
O R H L I B R A R Y U S A G E P O L I C Y The library staff is here to help you be successful. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Library hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. when school is in session. The library is a learning environment. Please be considerate of others using the library for study. Food, drinks and gum are not allowed in the library. Cell phones are to be turned off inside the library. During class time, individual students may not visit the library without a signed pass from the classroom teacher. The permission slip should note the date, time and purpose of the visit. If the visit is unscheduled, priority will be given to scheduled classes.
O R H L I B R A R Y C O M P U T E R - U S A G E P O L I C Y Class-time usage of the library’s computers is by appointment only. It is recommended that teachers utilize the LIB outlook calendar to schedule a week in advance. Library computers may be used by students during non-class times. To use school/library computers, a student must possess a school ID and have established a computer account. Ask a library staff member for assistance in establishing an account. Computer-usage should be limited to school-related activities. Video games are not permitted. Internet access is available to students who have an internet-usage card on file (signed by a parent or guardian) with the library. Students, with parental permission, will be issued Internet stickers for their school ID cards.
Online Textbook Availability:
Online textbook access is limited to the following courses at this point:
o MATHEMATICS: Algebra 1, Formal Geometry, Intermediate Algebra
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NURSE INFORMATION
1. OFFICE HOURS: Open – 7:25am - 2:40pm, the office is closed from 12:30-1:15pm. If you need the nurse’s assistance during the time the office is closed, please see any Assistant Principal.
2. Health Office Pass (Pink): All students must have a pink, health hall pass in their possession to be seen in the health office during class time. A PINK HEALTH PASS IS NOT NEEDED DURING NUTRITION BREAK OR LUNCH TIME.
3. EYE EXAM: Students who have difficulty with their vision can be evaluated and a referral made by the nurse IF NEEDED.
4. HEARING TEST: Routinely performed on all 10th graders. If you feel you need evaluation, see the nurse.
5. ILLNESS: If you become or feel you are ill; see the nurse prior to calling your parent in order for your absence to be excused.
6. INJURY: If it occurs at school, tell any staff member immediately, obtain a pink pass and go to the health office for an evaluation.
7. MEDICATION: Medication is not allowed on campus unless prescribed by a doctor from the UNITED STATES (FOREIGN DOCTOR INSTRUCTIONS OR PRESCIPTIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE). Medication that is needed must have the Physician’s Recommendation for Medication form signed by the doctor who prescribed it. You may obtain this necessary form from the nurse’s office.
When medication is brought to school, it must be kept locked in the health office. Keeping any medication, including any over the counter products (drugs) in the student’s possession while at school is ground for suspension, unless otherwise indicated by a physician.
OTC-(Over- the- Counter) medication consent form is available at the Nurse’s office. This will allow the school nurse to manage an episodic, unplanned situation in school. When a student has used an over the counter medication more than very episodically, further administration of this medication requires a medical referral to determine causes for underlying chronic or recurrent symptoms.
8. REFERRAL INFORMATION: Referrals to clinics, doctors, and social services, etc., are available for a variety of health concerns. Come to the health office if you have a concern (for yourself or someone else) and the nurse will assist you.
9. IMMUNIZATIONS (VACCINATIONS): are required by California State Law. All students must show proof of adequate vaccinations in order to be and remain enrolled in school. This includes the Whooping Cough or TDAP vaccine.
10. MESSAGE TO ALL MUSTANGS: Please eat breakfast prior to starting your school day. Eating healthy foods and being active will promote such things as healthy skin, give you energy and maintain your weight. It will also allow you to concentrate and focus on your studies so that you can do well. 36
2014-2015 BELL SCHEDULES
FULL MENU DAY REGULAR BLOCK DAY WITH ELP PERIOD 1 (59) 7:30 – 8:29 PERIOD 2 (59) 8:36 – 9:35 BLOCK A (106) 7:30 – 9:16 NUT.BREAK (10) 9:35 – 9:45 NUT. BREAK (10) 9:16 – 9:26 PERIOD 3 (59) 9:52 – 10:51 BLOCK B (106) 9:33 – 11:19 PERIOD 4 (60) 10:58 – 11:58 ELP (44) 11:26 – 12:10 LUNCH (30) 11:58 – 12:28 LUNCH (30) 12:17 – 12:47 PERIOD 5 (59) 12:35 – 1:34 BLOCK C (106) 12:54 – 2:40 PERIOD 6 (59) 1:41 – 2:40
PRO-HOUR MONDAY MINIMUM DAY
PERIOD 1 (48) 7:30 – 8:18 PERIOD 1 (40) 7:30 – 8:10 PERIOD 2 (48) 8:25 – 9:13 PERIOD 2 (40) 8:17 – 8:57 NUT.BREAK (10) 9:13 – 9:23 PERIOD 3 (40 9:04 – 9:44 PERIOD 3 (49) 9:30 – 10:19 NUT.BREAK (10) 9:44 – 9:54 PERIOD 4 (48) 10:26 – 11:14 PERIOD 4 (40) 10:01 – 10:41 LUNCH (30) 11:14 – 11:44 PERIOD 5 (40) 10:48 – 11:28 PERIOD 5 (48) 11:51 – 12:39 PERIOD 6 (40) 11:35 – 12:15 PERIOD 6 (49) 12:46 – 1:35 LUNCH (30) 12:15 – 12:45 PRO-HOUR (65) 1:35 – 2:40
ADVISORY FINAL EXAMS
ADVISORY (12) 7:30 - 7:42 PERIOD 1 (56) 7:49 - 8:45 FINAL EXAMS 1 (120) 7:30 – 9:30 PERIOD 2 (56) 8:52 - 9:48 LUNCH (30) 9:37 – 10:07 NUT.BREAK 9:48 -9:58 FINAL EXAMS 2 (120) 10:14 – 12:14 PERIOD 3 (56) 10:05 - 11:01 PERIOD 4 (56) 11:08 - 12:04 LUNCH (30) 12:04 - 12:34 ALL SCHEDULES REFLECT DUTY PERIOD 5 (56) 12:41 – 1:37 TIME OF 7:25 TO 2:40 PERIOD 6 (56) 1:44 – 2:40
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Otay Ranch High School 2014-2015 School Year SEMESTER 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 21-Jul 22-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul 25-Jul Pre-service no students Pre-service no students Opening Day Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Advisory Per 1-6 28- Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 1-Aug Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 8-Aug Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP - 4 Full Menu Day 1-6 MINIMUM DAY Open House 7:30 to 12:15 (1-6) 11-Aug 12-Aug 13-Aug 14-Aug 15-Aug Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 18-Aug 19-Aug 20-Aug 21-Aug 22-Aug Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 25-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 29-Aug Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 1-Sep 2-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 5-Sep Legal Holiday Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Progress Report 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP-5 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4
******* September 22th through October 3th Fall Break- School Closed ******* 6- Oct 7- Oct 8- Oct 9- Oct 10- Oct In-Service Day Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6/ ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 13- Oct 14- Oct 15- Oct 16- Oct 17- Oct Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 20- Oct 21- Oct 22- Oct 23- Oct 24- Oct Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30- Oct 31- Oct Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Progress Report 3 Nov 4- Nov 5- Nov 6- Nov 7- Nov Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP - 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP - 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 10- Nov 11- Nov 12- Nov 13- Nov 14- Nov Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Holiday: Vet. Day Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Full Menu Day 1-6 17-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6/ ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 24- Nov 25-Nov 26-Nov 27-Nov 28-Nov Non-Instructional Day Non-Instructional Day Non-Instructional Day Holiday- No School Holiday- No School No School No School No School Thanksgiving 1- Dec 2- Dec 3- Dec 4- Dec 5- Dec Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 8-Dec 9-Dec 10-Dec 11-Dec 12-Dec Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 15- Dec 16- Dec 17- Dec 18- Dec 19- Dec Full Menu Day (1-6) Per. 1 & 4 Finals Per. 2 & 5 Finals Per. 3 & 6 Finals MINIMUM DAY FINAL EXAMS FINAL EXAMS FINAL EXAMS REPORT CARDS ******* December 22, 2014 through January 9, 2015 Winter Break- School Closed *******
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Otay Ranch High School 2014-2015 School Year SEMESTER 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan Non-instructional Day School Resumes Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Full Menu Day (1-6) Advisory Per 1-6 19-Jan 20-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan Dr. MLK Legal Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Holiday! 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Full Menu Day (1-6) Lincoln Holiday! 16-Feb 17-Feb 18-Feb 19-Feb 20-Feb Washington Holiday! Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Progress Report 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 2-Mar 3-Mar 4-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP - 6 9-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / No ELP Per. 4-5-6 / No ELP Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP - 6 (CAHSEE) (CAHSEE) ******* March 23 through April 3 Spring Break School Closed******* 6-Apr 7-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr 10-Apr Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP - 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 SBAC 11 grade SBAC 11 grade SBAC 11 grade SBAC 11 grade Progress Report 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3/ ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 No ELP Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 STAR-CST 10th LSC 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 1-May Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 4-May 5-May 6-May 7-May 8-May Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 11-May 12-May 13-May 14-May 15-May Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Full Menu Day (1-6) Minimum Day (1-6) Teacher Appreciation 18-May 19-May 20-May 21-May 22-May Pro-Hour Per 1-6 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 3 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 5 Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 1 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 6 25-May 26-May 27-May 28-May 29-May Memorial Day: Per. 1-2-3 / ELP- 2 Per. 4-5-6 / ELP- 4 Full Menu Day (1-6) Minimum Day (1-6) No School Senior Grade Day 1-June 2-June 3-June 4-June 5-June Minimum Day (1-6) Per. 1 and 4 Finals Per. 2 and 5 Finals Per. 3 and 6 Finals MINIMUM DAY FINAL EXAMS FINAL EXAMS FINAL EXAMS REPORT CARDS GRADUATION TBA
Revised: 6/4/14
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2014-2015 EXAM SCHEDULES CELDT 9th – 12th grade August 12-15, 2014 & September 11, 2014
GATE Testing 9th and 10th grade ONLY TBD
CAHSEE English-Language Arts 10th grade March 17, 2015 (Tuesday) May 12, 2015 (absent Feb. or new) 11thgrade November 04, 2014 February 3, 2015 12th grade November 04, 2014 February 3, 2015 May 12, 2015
Mathematics 10th grade March 18, 2015 (Wednesday) May 13, 2015 (absent Feb. or new) 11th grade November 05, 2014 February 4, 2015 12th grade November 05, 2014 February 4, 2015 May 12, 2015
SBAC State Testing 11th grade April 14-17, 2015 STAR State Testing 10th grade April 22, 2015
Final Exams 9th – 12th grade December 15 - 18, 2014 12th grade ONLY May 27 – 29, 2015 9th – 11th grade June 2 – June 4, 2015
PSAT/NMSQT 9th -12th grades Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Physical Fitness Test 9th & NM 10th & 11th February 2 – March 13, 2015
2015 Advanced Placement Exam Schedule Week 1 Week 2 Monday, May 4 Monday, May 11 12:00 p.m. Psychology 8:00 a.m. Biology 12:00 p.m. Physics C:Mechanics Tuesday, May 5 Tuesday, May 12 8:00 a.m. Calculus AB 8:00 a.m. U.S. Government 12:00 p.m. Spanish Literature and Culture Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 13 8:00 a.m. English Literature and Composition 8:00 a.m. English Language and Composition 12:00 p.m. Statistics Thursday, May 7 Thursday, May 14 8:00 a.m. Spanish Language and Culture 8:00 a.m. World History 12:00 p.m. Art History Friday, May 8 Friday, May 15 8:00 a.m. US History No exams offered 12:00 p.m. European History, Studio Art
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“DATES TO REMEMBER” SPECIAL DAYS CALENDAR 2014-2015 School Calendar:
First Semester Second Semester
July 21-22, 2014 Teacher In-Service Day Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 Teacher In-Service Day Wednesday, July 23, 2014 First Day (Advisory) Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 School Resumes (Advisory) Monday, Sep. 1, 2014 Labor Day - No School Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Day – No School Friday, Sep. 5, 2014 Progress Report Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 Lincoln’s Day – No School Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 Open House Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 Washington’s Day – No School Sep. 22 - Oct. 3, 2014 Fall Break-No School Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 Progress Report Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 School Resumes March 17-18, 2015 CHASEE Census Testing Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 Progress Report March 23-April 3, 2015 Spring Break- No School Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 Veterans Day - No School Monday, April 6, 2015 School Resumes November 24-26, 2014 Non-Instructional Day April 14-17, 2015 SBAC Week November 27-28, 2014 Thanksgiving- No School Friday, April 17, 2015 Progress Report December 16-18, 2014 Semester Finals Friday, May 15, 2015 Staff Appreciation Day Friday, December 19, 2014 First Semester Report Card Monday, May 25, 2015 Memorial Day – No School Dec. 22, 2014-Jan. 9, 2015 Winter Break – No School June 2-4, 2015 Second Semester Finals Friday, June 5, 2015 End of School Year
Regular Block Days 7:30 am – 2:40 pm Bus Loading at 2:43 pm
Min Days & Exam Days 7:30 am – 12:14 pm Bus Loading at 12:17 pm
Full Menu Days (Per. 1-6) 7:30am to 2:40am Minimum Days (Per. 1-6) 7:30am –12:45pm
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 Monday, June. 1, 2015 Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 Thursday, May 14, 2015 Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 Friday, June 5, 2015 Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 Thursday, May 28, 2015 Friday, May. 15, 2015 Friday, Jan 16, 2015
Final Exam Days (7:30 am – 12:14 pm) Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 Thursday, June 4, 2015
Pro -Hour Days (Periods 1-6): 7:30 pm to 1:35 pm Bus Loading at 1:45pm
First Semester Second Semester Monday, July 28, 2014 Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 Monday, April 6, 2015 Monday, Aug, 4, 2014 Monday, Oct 20, 2014 Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 Monday, April 13, 2015
Monday, Aug 11, 2014 Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 Monday, April 20, 2015 Monday, Aug, 18, 2014 Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 Monday, Feb 23, 2015 Monday, April 27, 2015
Monday, Aug, 25, 2014 Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 Monday, March 2, 2015 Monday, May 4, 2015 Monday, Sep. 8, 2014 Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 Monday, March 9, 2015 Monday, May 11, 2015
Monday, Sep. 15, 2014 Monday, Dec . 1, 2014 Monday, March 16, 2015 Monday, May 18, 2015 Monday, Dec. 8, 2014
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Alma Mater By Rose Buchanan
Otay Ranch we stand united and pledge allegiance to thee,
For thy name receives our highest loyalty,
Otay Ranch, with knowledge in hand and pride in our hearts
forever we’ll keep the memories
With strength truth and honor we vow to build a legacy.
Now cheer our Alma Mater
Hail Otay, Hail Otay
As we go on life’s journey
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