Grading Standards for Scholarship and Citizenship
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HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL 2014-2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK “The Focus At Hilltop Is Academics.” This student handbook is available on line at hth.sweetwaterschools.org All Sweetwater Union High School District Board policies and regulations can be accessed at www.sweetwaterschools.org. Sweetwater Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics. SUHSD Board Policy 0410. Los programas y actividades del distrito escolar de Sweetwater Union deberán estar libres de discriminación basada en género, sexo, raza, color, religión, ascendencia, origen nacional, identificación con un grupo étnico, estado civil o discapacidad física o mental, orientación sexual o por la percepción de una o más o de dichas características. Política 0410 del Consejo de SUHSD. HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT At Hilltop High School our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and academically driven community in which all students have equitable access to a quality education so they may achieve post-secondary and career goals, as well as become productive, positive citizens. SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will be motivated, helpful & self-disciplined Students will be collaborative learners Students will be creative problem solvers & effective communicators 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS School Mission Statement …………………………..……………………………………. 2 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………..…………… 3-4 District and School Information………………………………………………………….... 5 Who To Ask For Help/Information……………………………………………………….. 6 Student Behavior Expectations and Guidelines Bullying , Harassment ……………………………………………………………. 7 Hazing, Sexual Harassment……………………………………………………….. 8 Challenge of Authority/Defiance………………………………………………….. 9 Clean Campus……………………………………………………………………... 9 Electronic Devices, Food, Honesty/Integrity of Students…………………………. 9 Graffiti/Vandalism…………………………………………………………………. 9 Student Dress Guidelines, Hat Policy……………………………………………… 10 Hall Passes, Prohibited Items, Searches & Seizures……………………………….. 11 Disciplinary Actions/Consequences Possible Disciplinary Actions, Detentions, Suspensions..…………………………. 12-13 Intradistrict Transfer, Expulsions………………………………………………….. 13 Attendance Office Information Attendance Policy and Procedures…………………………………………………... 14 Closed Campus…………………………………………………………………….… 14 Off Campus Permits…………………….…………………………………………… 15 Tardy Policy & Procedures………………………………………………………….. 15 Senior Ditch Day…………………………………………………………………….. 15 General Information for Students/Parents Emergency Authorization Cards…………………………………………………….. 16 Lunch and/or Breakfast……………………………………………………………… 16 Graduation Ceremony……………………………………………………………….. 16 Guests/Trespassers on Campus……………………………………………………… 16 Messages and Deliveries to students………………………………………………… 16 Transportation/Parking………………………………………………………………. 16 Withdrawal from School, No Smoking Policy………………………………………. 17 Emergency/Major Crisis General Procedures…………………………………………………………………… 18 Student Preparation…………………………………………………………………… 18 Student Retention /Release, Bus Transportation……………………………………… 19 Helicopter area & Distress Signal……………………………………………………... 19 Site Command Post Procedures……………………………………………………….. 19 Emergency Procedures………………………………………………………………… 19-20 ASB Office Information Athletic Information………………………………………………………………….. 21 Clubs and Organizations……………………………………………………………… 22 Lockers………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Lost and Found………………………………………………………………………. 22 Student ID/ASB CARDS…………………………………………………………….. 23 3 Counseling Center Information California Scholarship Federation (CSF)……………………………………………. 24 College Testing Information…………………………………………………………. 24 Community Service Requirements…………………………………………………… 24-25 Schedule Changes……………………………………………………………………. 25 Scholarship & Citizenship Grading Standards………………………………………. 26 Special Programs at Hilltop High School……………………………………………. 26 Southwestern College Courses at Hilltop High School……………………………… 27 Valedictorian & Salutatorian………………………………………………………… 27 Work Permits………………………………………………………………………… 27 Disclosure of Student Testing Data…………………………………………………. 27 Library Information Resources and Policies……………………………………………………………… 28 Hilltop High School ID Cards……………………………………………………….. 28 Library Lending Policy……………………………………………………………… 28 Textbook Fines and Fees……………………………………………………………. 28 Textbook Lending Policy…………………………………………………………….. 28-29 Nurse’s Office Information Health Info.…………………………………………………………………………… 30 Hearing Tests……………………………………………….…………………………. 30 Immunizations……….………………………………………….…………………….. 30 Medicine…………………………………………………………………………….… 30 Fight Song Alma Mater/Fight Song………………………………………………………………... 31 Map…………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES John McCann Administration Center 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91911 Dr. Ed Brand…………………………………………………………………………..Superintendent . Hilltop High School 555 Claire Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910 ASB Office: 476-4250 Counseling Center: 476-4220 Main Office: 476-4200 Mr. Ernie Zamudio ……………………………………………………… ............................. Principal Ms. Leila Kashani (A-GOM) .................................................................................... Assistant Principal Mr. Ricardo Gomez (P-Z) ......................................................................................... Assistant Principal Ms. Karen Hernandez (GON-O) ............................................................................. Assistant Principal Ms. Sasha Scott ……..………….....…………………………..Assistant Principal, Student Activities Ms. Rosemary Di Stefano ....................................................................................................... Counselor Ms. Debbie Gerlack .…………………………………………………………...……...…… Counselor Mr. Michael Kaine……………………………………………………………………..Head Counselor Ms. Martha Villalpando .......................................................................................................... Counselor Ms. Nancy Yamada ................................................................................................................ Counselor Ms. Kimberly Esparza .............................................................................................................. Librarian Ms. Priscilla Nueve………………………………………………………………………………Nurse Ms. Clarisa Gomez ................................................................................................. School Psychologist Hilltop High Learning Center 476-4280 Mr. Robert Freels ....................................................................................................................... Teacher Mr. Armando Melendrez ........................................................................................................ Counselor Mr. Peter Hosingloy ................................................................................................................... Teacher Ms. Nancy Acerrio ....................................................................................... Special Education Teacher 5 EVER WONDERED WHO TO ASK FOR HELP OR INFORMATION ? Subject Contact Person/Office Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Ms. Skalicky/Rm. 601 Academy of Information Technology Ms. Skalicky/Rm. 601 Afterschool Program Ms. Monica Del Rosario Associated Student Body (ASB) ASB Office Athletics Ms. Acerrio Athletic Clearance/Eligibility ASB Office Attendance Ms. Ansel Bilingual Program _____________________ Bulletin (Daily) Ms. Knapp/Main Office Bus Transportation ASB Office Checking In/Out of School Assistant Principal Club Information ASB Office College and Career Planning Counseling Center Custodian Assistance Mr. Duenas Facilities, Use of ASB Office Finance ASB Office FLAGS Program Ms. Renteria/ Rm. 209 GATE Program and Advanced Placement Ms. Kashani Illness/Injury/Personal Problems Ms. Nueve, Nurse Library Services and Lost Books Library Lockers ASB Office Lost & Found ASB Office Lunch Program Ms. Murphy/Cafeteria Newspaper (Lance) Ms. Petersen Parking Problems Assistant Principal Personal Problems Counseling Center Scholarships Ms. Gerlack/Counseling Center School Calendar ASB Office Senior Activities ASB Office Special Education Ms. Gomez/Counseling Center Student Government ASB Office Testing Assistant Principal Transcripts Ms. Munoz/Counseling Center Work Experience Counseling Center Yearbook Ms. Petersen PHONE NUMBERS TO DIAL DIRECT Academy Office 476-4276 Football Office 476-4237 ASB Office 476-4250 Library 476-4230 Attendance Office 476-4204 Main Office 476-4200 Cafeteria 476-4270 PE Boys 476-4247 Counseling Center 476-4220 PE Girls 476-4248 FLAGS Office 476-4302 Yearbook Office 476-4275 6 STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS/GUIDELINES BULLYING/HARASSMENT/HAZING/ WHAT DOES BULLYING AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT HARASSMENT HAVE TO DO WITH ME? Hilltop High School believes in creating and maintaining a safe, orderly environment in which You’re a victim if someone bullies you. students can learn. We believe that all students and You need to get help by reporting it to your staff have the right to attend a campus that is safe, teacher, Assistant Principal or other staff secure, and peaceful. member of HHS. You’re a bystander if you see someone BULLYING IS REAL! BULLYING IS being bullied. You need to help the victim WRONG! get help by reporting it. You need to show others