Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015

LIONS by Thane Forrester This is Etna High School elcome to your school. We feel that high expectations and consistency are key factors in the establishment of a Wpositive learning environment. The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint students with school procedures and policies designed to help them meet high standards and achieve success, in a safe place. We trust this handbook will answer many questions students and parents will have about Etna High.

Etna High Contacts and School Hours Scott Valley Unified School District 400 Howell Avenue 11918 Main Street PO Box 721 P O Box 687 Etna, CA 96027 Fort Jones, CA 96032-0687 (530) 467-3244 Fax: (530) 467-5763 (530) 468-2727 Fax: (530) 468-2729 Web site: http://sisnet.ssku.k12.ca.us/~etnahigh/ Web site: http:/www.svusd.us/

Bus Transportation: 467-3297 Superintendent: Allan Carver ([email protected]) Board of Trustees: Regular Day 8:05 AM – 3:15 PM (Buses depart: 3:20 PM) Charnna Gilmore, President Jennifer Thackeray, Clerk Collaboration Day Tammy Bennett 8:05 AM – 1:35 PM (Buses depart 1:40 PM) Christine Hullquist Lance Banks School Office hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

School Motto, Mission and Vision

MOTTO:

Lions Are Lifelong Learners

MISSION:

To promote the success of every student

VISION:

Etna High School is a learning community that helps all students become productive citizens through their academic success and their participation in the arts, technology, career technical education, athletics, social interaction, and leadership. The school is a partnership of staff, students, parents, and community members who share responsibility for nurturing a commitment to academic excellence and Lion Pride.

2 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 Contents

ASB / Class Officers and Advisors 4 Dances 12 Student in Good Standing 4 School Discipline 13 Etna High Fight Song 4 Referrals and Consequences 13 In the Handbook and Beyond 4 After School Detention 13 Visitors 4 Suspension and Expulsion 13 Etna High School Personnel 5 Bullying and Harassment 13 S. C. O. E. & College Options Support Staff 5 Other Behavior 14 Bell Schedules and Calendars 6 Public Display of Affection 14 Academic Progress Reports Calendar 6 Knives 14 Expected School-wide Learning Results 7 Food and Drink 14 Schedule Change Requests 8 Electronic Devices and Head Sets 14 On Time and Prepared 8 Academic Integrity 14 Absence Verification 8 Suspension and Expulsion Offenses 15 Absences and Schoolwork 8 Interscholastic Athletic Policy 15 Homework 8 Athletic Training 15 Physical Education 8 Academic Eligibility 16 Grades and Course Credit 8 Athletic Attendance Policy 16 Grading symbols 8 Off Campus Misconduct 16 Credits 8 Appearance Of The Athlete 16 Graduation Requirements 9 Travel 16 Scholarship and Academic Recognition 9 Equipment 16 Vehicles and Parking 10 Awards 16 Video Camera Surveillance 10 Sports Tryout Policy 17 Attendance Policies and Procedures 10 Quitting A Sport 17 Absence Notification 11 Practice 17 Planned Absence 11 Minimum Numbers 17 Truancy and Procedures for Leaving School 11 The Athletic Board Of Control 17 Tardies 11 Transportation 17 Student Attendance Review Board 11 Activity Buses 17 Internet Access 11 Transportation by Private Automobile 17 Open Campus 11 Athletic Events 18 Dress Guidelines 12 Special Circumstances Transportation 18 Student Activities 12 School Bus Rules 18 Associated Student Body (ASB) 12 Consequences for Violations 18 Fundraising and Activities 12 Video Cameras on Buses 19

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 3 Associated Student Body Officers, Class Officers and Advisors 2014-2015 Position Name ASB Advisor Rhonda Daws Etna High Fight Song ASB President Renee Finley ASB Vice President Becca Menne “Hail to Etna High School” ASB Secretary Catie Schott Hail to Etna High School; ASB Treasurer Abby Whipple Hail to red and white; ASB Publicity Commissioner Rylie Munn For we will always rally; Jennifer Apland, Delaney Black, Makina Jones, We will always Fight, Fight, Fight. ASB Spirit Leaders Lexi Morrill Ours it is to conquer; Ours to honor thee; ASB Rally Commissioners Zac Hansen, Kent Johnson, Marquis Pitts, Wade Thackeray True to Etna High School, ASB Dance Commissioners Natalie Aldrich, Hanna Little, Angela Rickey We’ll always be, Number 1. Senior Class President Catie Schott Senior Class Vice-President Hannah Little Senior Class Secretary Becca Menne Senior Class Treasurer Angela Rickey In the Handbook Senior Class Representative Izzy Duerr and Beyond Senior Class Advisors Lynn Karpinski, Sean Stapleton In addition to this handbook, parents Junior Class President Brenna Black should go to the Scott Valley District website and download the booklet, Junior Class Vice-President Lexi Morril “Rights of Parents and Guardians of Junior Class Secretary Rylie Munn Minor Children.” Junior Class Treasurer Abby Whipple Education Code references (EC) Junior Class Representative Jennifer Apland, Makina Jones are noted in a number of places in Junior Class Advisors Joshua Bahen, Samantha Robinson this handbook. Scott Valley Unified Sophomore Class President Megan Menne School District Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations (AR) Sophomore Class Vice-President Mikayla Wilson references are also noted. Sophomore Class Secretary Skylar Conley California Education Code specifies Sophomore Class Treasurer Angelee Dowling that schools notify parents of their Sophomore Class Representative Tania Burrone rights. The Parents’ Rights booklet does that. Also see http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ Sophomore Class Advisors John McGonigal, Asa Robinson pf/pf/ Freshman Class President Carson Dickinson Freshman Class Vice-President Dakota Watton Freshman Class Secretary Julianna Gamache Freshman Class Treasurer Madison Meyer Visitors Freshman Class Representative Brice Black Adults who are not employees of the school district. who wish to visit Freshman Class Advisors Tracy Dickinson, Amy Walton the campus during the school day, must first report to the school office and receive a visitor sticker. The right to visit the school campus is Student in Good Standing subject to the principal’s approval. At Etna High School, a Student in Good Standing is a student: During school hours, student visitors • who has served fewer than three days of suspension in a quarter to the Etna High School campus are • without excessive tardies (more than 10 in a quarter) generally not permitted. In special • with no truancies (or more than three unexcused or unverified absences) circumstances, prior approval may • without an outstanding school bill be obtained from the principal. Consecutive, multiple days of In order to attend and participate in extracurricular activities such as games, visitations are not allowed. dances, FFA functions, and senior trip, a student must be in “Good Standing.”

4 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 Etna High School Personnel

Phone / Teaching Staff Assignment Extension Email Address Joshua Bahen Spanish 25 [email protected] Tracy Dickinson English 10, English 11 Honors, English 12 Advanced English Dept. Chair Placement 32 [email protected] Kristy Franklin Integrated Math, Math 1, Math 2, Math Dept. Chair Algebra 2 21 [email protected] Shannon Griffin PE, Strength and Conditioning, Freshman Preparation 39 [email protected] Mary Guida Music Appreciation 28 [email protected] Regina Hanna Counselor 12 [email protected] Jacob Hargett Personal Finance, Ag Business, Farm Mechanics, Woodshop 38 [email protected] Kellie Hargett Agriculture Sciences 37 [email protected] Les Helsley Integrated Science, Pottery, Strength & Conditioning 24 [email protected] Tammy Howerton Food Services 46 [email protected] Lynn Karpinski Drama, Publishing, Computer Graphics, Art 40 [email protected] John McGonigal Pre-Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ACE Math 42 [email protected] Heidi Pryor Scott River High, RSP 467-5279 [email protected] Asa Robinson English 9, 11, 12, 23 [email protected] Samantha Robinson Math 1, Geometry, Computer Applications, Ace Math 27 [email protected] Sean Stapleton World History, US History, AP US History, Civics, Economics 31 [email protected] Amy Walton Resource, CHE 2 43 [email protected]

Phone / Support Staff Assignment Extension Email Address Ron Best Custodian, Groundskeeper 48 Rhonda Daws Activities Director 30 [email protected] Lola Foster Custodian, 48 Darrell Hanes Maintenance Tech 48 Rob Hileman Technology 36 Manu Iannios Business Office Manager 20 [email protected] School Secretary 10 Shelly Johnson Athletic Director 17 [email protected] Al Kiep Technology 36 Kyle Kaae Maintenance & Operations Director 48 [email protected] Alan Kramer Maintenance Tech 48 [email protected] Carol Spencer Librarian/Media Tech 34 [email protected] Sheryl Towne Technology Supervisor 36 stowne@ svusd.us Melissa Tupman Paraprofessional Special Education Aide 43 [email protected] Phyllis Wood Custodian 48

Phone / Administration Assignment Extension Email Address Mark Evans Principal 13 mevans@ svusd.us Tracy Dickinson Dean of Students 32 [email protected]

Siskiyou County Office of Education and College Options Support Staff Phone / Support Staff Assignment Extension Email Address Diana Barden Nurse 842-8446 Annie Kramer Psychologist 842-8450 mkaaemunson@ Maryann Munson College Options Counselor 921-3763 ucdavis.edu

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 5 Bell Schedules and Calendars

Regular Bell Schedule Scott Valley Unified School District Calendar Period 1 8:05-8:55 2014-2015 Passing 8:55-9:00 27 August 2014 First day of school (8:05 AM start) Period 2 9:00-9:55 1 September 2014 Labor Day (no school) Breakfast 9:55-10:10 31 October 2014 End of first quarter Period 3 10:10-11:00 10 November 2014 Staff Development Day (no school) Passing 11:00-11:05 11 November 2014 Veterans’ Day) (no school) Period 4 11:05-11:55 26–28 November 2014 Thanksgiving break (no school) Lunch 11:55-12:35 22 December 2014 – 4 January 2015 Christmas break (no school) Period 5 12:35-1:25 5 January 2015 School resumes Passing 1:25-1:30 19 January 2015 Martin Luther King Day (no school) Period 6 1:30-2:20 23 January 2015 End of first semester Passing 2:20-2:25 13 February 2015 Lincoln’s Birthday (no school) Period 7 2:25-3:15 16 February 2015 President’s Day (no school) 27 March 2015 End of third quarter Collaboration Friday 3 April 2015 Snow day—if unused (no school) Bell Schedule 6 – 10 April 2015 Easter break (no school) Period 1 8:05-8:41 27 April 2015 Senior Project Display Night Passing 8:41-8:46 18 May 2015 Senior Project Day (no school) Period 2 8:46-9:25 25 May 2015 Memorial Day (no school) Breakfast 9:25-9:40 11 June 2015 Last school day (end of semester 2) Period 3 9:40-10:16 12 June 2015 High School Graduation ceremony Passing 10:16-10:21 Period 4 10:21-10:57 Passing 10:57-11:02 Academic Progress Reports Calendar 2014-2015 Period 5 11:02-11:38 Report Report Period Date Lunch 11:38-12:18 Progress Week 4 26 September Period 6 12:18-12:54 Midterm Progress Grade Week 9 31 October Passing 12:54-12:59 Progress Week 13 5 December Period 7 12:59- 1:35 D and F Notices Week 16 9 January Semester 1 Report Card Week 19 23 January Progress Week 23 20 February Midterm Progress Grade Week 28 27 March Progress Week 32 1 May D and F Notices Week 35 22 May Semester 2 Report Card Week 36 11 June

Seniors in danger of not graduating will be assessed more frequently. Grades can be viewed online at any time.

6 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 Etna High School Expected School-wide Learning Results

1. Every student will be able to effectively with others. communicate effectively. For example, the student will: For example, the student will: • Successfully and equitably participate in a • Write a logical, coherent essay that group project (operates in a democratic clearly follows a task, has a logical process with assigned roles and the success structure, includes support for an opinion, of each individual depends on the success of and is relatively free of grammatical error. the group). • Research, using multiple sources, a well- prepared timed speech, demonstrating 5. Every student will be able to “speech skills” in the delivery. demonstrate an understanding of basic living skills. 2. Every student will be able to For example, the student will (through hard copy demonstrate the higher order or electronic means): thinking skills of application, analysis, • Devise a personal budget. synthesis, and evaluation. • Develop positive fitness and nutritional For example, the student will, through discussion, habits and analyze his or her own progress. writing, project or other method of presentation: • Discuss personal goals including time • Plan, execute and problem solve during management and financial obligations. the process of the senior project. • Demonstrate competence in the use of • Transfer learned skills to something new. a computer including saving files, using • Show how to effectively analyze (i.e. take basic programs such as word processor/ apart) and synthesize (i.e. put together). spreadsheet/graphics, and effectively • Produce a meaningful evaluation. navigating a network.

3. Every student will be able to 6. Every student will be a community integrate the basic skills of reading, contributor. writing, and math into a meaningful For example, the student will: activity or project. • Participate in documented community For example, the student will: service. • Gather data and present it by way of a writing assignment, presentation, etc. 7. Every student will develop a roadmap • Create a product that illustrates for the high school years and beyond. understanding of a reading task or For example, the student will: science/math problem in a new and • Have a written plan that governs meaningful unique way. class selection and extra-curricular • Apply core content to fine, creative, and participation with long-term goals in mind career technical education classes. and have a written plan that outlines his/ her possible goals beyond high school 4. Every student will be able to work graduation.

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 7 three consecutive days of PE must bring a written excuse from General Information an authorized health care professional. Students must wear designated PE clothing, appropriately. Schedule Change Requests Once a student registers at the beginning of the school year, Grades and Course Credit class change requests will be accepted during the first five days of each semester. Student-initiated changes made after Students earn grades based on their academic performance. this time may result in a loss of credit. Reduced credits may This performance includes, but is not limited to: knowing the be given to those students who enroll in a course after the subject matter, mastering thinking skills, demonstrating good second week of the grading period. work habits, and exhibiting an attitude conducive to personal learning and the learning of others.

On Time and Prepared Students receive news of their grades in various ways. All Every student is expected to report on time to each class, instructors post grades online in our Aeries records system. sitting in the assigned seat before the tardy bell rings. Every Check with the school secretary for your student password student is expected to be prepared for class each day. required to check grades in Aeries. Also, teachers regularly Preparation includes possessing all information, materials, post grades, by student identification number, in the their equipment, and work necessary for the specific class. classrooms.

Absence Verification Grading symbols When returning from an absence, planned or unplanned, These symbols measure student academic performance: students must bring a note explaining the reason for missing A = Superior B = Above Average C = Satisfactory school. This note should be handed to the school secretary D = Unsatisfactory F = Fail I = Incomplete before school begins. The secretary will then give the student an absence verification form to take to each class. Students who earn an Incomplete have two weeks after the grading period ends to complete all work; if still incomplete, Absences and Schoolwork the grade will become an F. It is the responsibility of the student to complete assignments For sports eligibility, incomplete grades are not allowed. (The missed because of an absence. Students who are absent CIF scores an Incomplete as an F.) because of athletics or other school related activities are expected to request their assignments at least 24 hours in Credits advance of the absence and to turn in their assignments on the day they return to campus, or before. All year-long courses have the same credit value for graduation. For each year-long course completed with a Upon returning from an unplanned absence, students should passing grade of D or better, students earn 10 credits. (one- consult with teachers to determine what work was missed semester classes earn 5 credits). Students who withdraw and the procedure for making up this work. The deadline from a class before the class ends will receive a WF (withdraw for completing work missed because of an absence will be with a fail). A WF will affect eligibility and count towards the determined by each teacher. current, grading period GPA. When they are absent, students may request that work be Advanced Placement courses and some college courses enable collected for them. A phone call to the school secretary students to earn additional GPA points. Only eight high school before 9:00 AM will initiate this process. A relative or friend semesters of Honors, Advanced Placement, and college course may pick up the work at the end of the school day. work can be applied toward an academic weighted GPA. Please remember that schools do not receive any funding for With advance permission, college credits earned while students who do not attend, regardless of the reason. enrolled at Etna High may be used to meet elective credits. Etna High will grant 3.33 credits for every college credit Homework earned. If the course is used to meet EHS graduation requirements, the class must be used in the grade point Homework is an integral part of a student’s educational average calculation for the semester in which the final college program. The staff believes that students must not only grade is earned. develop proficiency in subject matter, but must also learn to budget time efficiently to complete assignments on Non-Etna High Coursework time. Homework may be assigned for a variety of purposes, including reinforcement of classroom learning and preparation Extension/Correspondence courses may be accepted for any for a future classroom experience. high school course not offered at Etna High School. The grade earned will be calculated into the student’s grade point average Students should check with individual teachers for late work for the semester in which the course was completed. Courses policies. need to be approved in advance. Math Classes Physical Education In order for a student to progress to the next level of math, All students enrolled in physical education (PE) are expected the student must pass the current math class with a C grade to attend and participate in all PE class activities unless or better. All students will also take a readiness test at the end excused for medical reasons. A student missing more than of the school year to determine readiness for the next math

8 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 class. Note: Seniors must submit all schoolwork one week before graduation in order to participate in the graduation Etna High Graduation Requirements ceremony. In order to graduate, a student must: Scholarship Recognition & Academic • Earn a total of at least 260 credits • Earn a passing score (350) on the California High Honors Eligibility School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), in mathematics and in At the conclusion of each semester, Etna High School English/language arts* recognizes students who have attained Honor Roll or • Complete Algebra I with a D grade or better. Honorable Mention status. To make Honor Roll, students • Successfully complete all Senior Project components must earn a 3.5 Academic grade point average (GPA) or higher, with no D or F grades. *For any senior who has not yet passed the CAHSEE, additional school services will be available for up to two years. The Honorable Mention GPA range is 3.0 to 3.49, with no D (Valenzuela Settlement [AB 347/Valenzuela]) or F grades. Students earning academic honors are publicly recognized for their achievement. To be eligible for this award Specific Subject and Credit Requirements a minimum of four classes must be taken from Lists I and II. At least two of those must be taken from List I. Seniors may Years Classes Meeting qualify for Honor Roll or Honorable Mention by Subjects Re- Credits taking at least 4 classes in Lists I and II. Requirements quired English I college prep (CP) Class Lists for Determining English II CP, English III CP or Honors Qualifications English 4 40 Honors English III List I List II List III Applied English IV, English IV Economics Applied English Art I, Advanced CP or AP English Art Math I, Math II, Geometry, US History (H, AP) Into to Agriculture Pottery Math 3 30 Algebra II, Pre-calculus (Earth Science in Agriculture) Integrated Science or Intro Physical COS US History Integrated Science 1 Applied English 1 10 to Agriculture, Chemistry, Science AP Chemistry, Physics English I,II,III,IV Ag Business /ROP ROP Computer (CP,H,AP) Ag Business Graphics & Web Life 1 10 Biology or Ag Biology Design Science Integrated Math; Computer World History, US History Math 1, II, or III; Applications or AP US History, Civics Geometry; Algebra Social II; Pre-calculus 3 30 (one semester) Economics Studies Physics Journalism Publishing (one semester) or ROP Ag Business Spanish I, II, III, IV ROP Natural CHE II Resources Physical Education I, Physi- Physical Biology, Ag Biology Accounting/ROP Choir 2 20 cal Education II, Strength & Ed Accounting Conditioning World History COS online classes* Drama Art I, Art II-III, Advanced Fine Arts, Drama, Spanish I, Chemistry, AP ROP Food Fine Arts 1 10 Spanish II, Spanish III, Span- Chemistry Services ish IV Civics Wood/ ROP Wood Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Science Approved Online COS: Humanities, Personal Finance 1 10 Physics, Horticulture, Natural Elective College Algebra or Philosophy, Math Resources Calculus Psychology, Speech CHE II 1/2 5 CHE II (one semester) ROP Ag Business Farm Mechanics, Woodshop, ROP Computer Vocational 1 10 Computer Graphics, Foods, Apps Arts Ag Business ROP Farm Mechanics Computer ROP Horticulture Applica- 1 10 Computer Applications tions Classes not included in Academic or College Electives 75 GPA calculation: Any course graded on a pass/fail basis, teacher aide, RSP/Basic classes, physical education, ACE/Title I, Note: PE students who have not passed the Physical independent study, study Hall. Education State Test must continue taking PE II, beyond the 20 credits required for graduation, until they pass the state test. * Depends on the class taken.

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 9 Academic Block E Award lockers, these lockers remain the property of the school and should be treated as such. Each students is responsible for This is an award traditionally given by the Etna High School the condition of his lockers and the contents of those lockers. Parent Teacher Organizaion, in association with Etna High Students will be financially responsible for repair of damages School. Award eligibility is based on the type and number for which they will have been responsible. The following rules of classes taken during each semester of attendance. To be and regulations pertain to lockers and locker use: eligible for this award, a minimum of four classes must be taken 1. Every student will be issued a hallway locker and P.E. from Lists I and II. First-time recipients of this award receive locker (if necessary). an Academic Block E. Students who qualify in subsequent 2. Students should use a school-issued lock for each of their semesters, receive a decorative pin (to be attached to the lockers. Block E) for each of those times. 3. Students must use their own lockers only and must not share a lock combination with anyone else. California Scholarship Federation 4. Students found tampering with lockers, locks, and locker contents will be subject to disciplinary measures. The California Scholastic Federation is a state organization 5. All lockers issued to students are school property and the that recognizes students who have attained academic school reserves the right to search lockers in the interest excellence. Students completing semesters in the 10th, 11th of the safe and orderly operation of the school. and 12th grades are eligible to apply. CSF requirements are 6. Request for a change in hallway locker assignment must be updated annually. Check with the CSF advisor for current made through the school secretary. Request for a change membership requirements. in P.E. lockers must be made through the PE Staff. 7. Students are cautioned not to leave money or other Etna High School students have been very successful in valuable items in their lockers. Cash or other items of earning scholarships and awards from many different sources. personal value should not be brought to school. The EHS students have been well supported by the Scott Valley school is not responsible for the loss and/or theft of those community, through the generosity of the donors to Scott items. Valley Educational Awards and Scholarships, Inc. Students who 8. Pictures, photographs, and other representations depicting wish to learn about scholarships should contact their guidance illegal substances, alcohol, tobacco or topics that are counselor. sexual in nature are not permitted in or on lockers.

Student Services Vehicles and Parking Library The district provides parking for student vehicles on campus. However, the district assumes no responsibility for vehicle The Etna High School Library is intended for the use of loss, theft, or damage. Vehicles parked on school property are students and faculty. Our librarian is present during the school subject to search by the school principal or designee. Campus day to provide materials and assistance to students and staff Way is a city street and citations may be issued for traffic members, alike. Students are encouraged to use the library as violations. Students should not park in staff parking spaces. a valuable resource and to: Video Surveillance • Handle all books with care and respect • Return books promptly The principal or designee shall supervise the use and • Make every attempt to keep lost books to a minimum maintenance of video cameras. Students and staff shall not tamper nor interfere with video equipment. Students who do not return books or have other fines at the end of a quarter will be placed on campus restriction until Video cameras record events in school hallways, the weight the books are returned and fines are paid. Having financial room, and in several locations outside. Video recordings may obligations will remove the student from Good Standing status. be reviewed at any time by the principal or designee and may result in disciplinary action against a student if there is Guidance Counselor documentation of student misconduct. The importance of the Guidance Counselor becomes more Tapes retained as part of an individual student’s disciplinary apparent as students enter high school. Guidance counselors record shall be maintained in accordance with law and Board provide a variety of services to Etna High School students, policy governing the access, review, and release of student including: records. Tapes retained as part of an expulsion record • Choosing a course of study at Etna High School are non-privileged, disclosable, public records pursuant to • Assisting students in determining their abilities and areas Education Code 48918. of special interest • Explaining graduation requirements to students • Assisting students experiencing academic difficulties Attendance Policies and Procedures • Providing and interpreting information on ACT, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, PLAN, competency, and other tests Regular and punctual attendance is expected and essential for • Supplying information about career areas, college all students. Success in school is directly related to consistent placement, trade schools, financial aid, and scholarships attendance. • Developing a “success plan” for required graduation tests—including the California High School Exit California state law requires that all people under the age of Examination 18 attend school, except for those who have already graduated • Discussing student concerns on an informal basis from high school. The only exceptions to this are in cases of personal illness, medical appointments, quarantines, a death in the immediate family, court appearances, and for school- Lockers sponsored activities. All other absences (i.e. baby-sitting, taking Although Etna High School provides students with the use of care of a sick family member, work, personal trips/vacations,

10 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 etc.) are considered unexcused by the State of California and After six tardies in a quarter a student will serve an after- Etna High School. school detention with the Dean of Students. Excessive tardies (beyond 6) may result in a parent meeting and/or SARB referral. Absence Notification Parents are encouraged to phone the school the morning of Excessive tardies will remove a student from Good Standing a student’s absence. This phone call will verify the student’s status. legitimate absence and will function as a note. Otherwise, students returning to school from an absence must supply a Teachers may have their own discipline plan for tardies. note, written by a parent or legal guardian, to the attendance office. The note should contain the following information: Student Attendance Review Board 1. first and last name of the student 2. date or time of absence School officials may make Student Attendance Review Board 3. the specific reason for the absence (SARB) referrals upon the third unexcused absence. (Note: 4. parent signature three unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence). The purpose of SARB is to divert students with school attendance Students must submit absence notes before period 1 begins. or behavior problems from the juvenile justice system by providing guidance and coordinated community services to If the school does not receive this note within two school days meet special needs. following the student’s return to school, the uncleared absence will automatically convert to a cut (truancy). A SARB is made up of representatives from school districts, probation, social services, law enforcement, youth services, A parent note may excuse a tudent’s absence for illness for health services, and other community institutions. SARB three consecutive days. On the fourth day, a doctor’s note guarantees students with truancy or school behavior problems is required. If a student’s absences due to illness become a hearing and provides that available school and community excessive within a semester, all subsequent absences may resources are exhausted before the student is referred to require a doctor’s note, or remain unexcused. Notes must juvenile court (EC 48321, 48322 and 48324). specify the dates absent and the reason(s) for the absence. Schools initiate the SARB process by notifying parents of their Students excessively absent from school will be referred student’s attendance problem with the first of a series of three to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) or to the letters. All three letters request a conference to explore ways District Attendance Review Team (DART), which could result to address the identified problem. If the measures established in a change of school placement to Scott River High School or during these conferences do not solve the attendance Scott Valley Community Day School. problem(s), a SARB meeting is scheduled. If the SARB intervention does not correct the problem, a Planned Absence fourth letter is mailed to the parent and the case is referred to Students who know in advance that they will be absent are the criminal justice system. encouraged to complete a Planned Absence Form and to obtain teacher permission & assignments prior to absence. Internet Access In order for students to access the Internet at Etna High Truancy and Procedures for Leaving School School, they must have a parent-signed/student-signed Student Generally, truancy is an unexcused absence. Specifically, a Acceptable Use Agreement on file. The form is available in the student is truant if he or she: registration packet. It is also available in the EHS office or on • Leaves school without prior permission from a parent or the school website. If a student violates the Internet Access legal guardian agreement, internet privileges may be revoked. • Leaves school without first reporting to an office secretary Open Campus • Comes to school but does not report to class or the office within 10 minutes Etna High School has an open campus at lunchtime, only. • Leaves a teaching area without permission Students may not drive or walk off campus at any other time • Fails to return from lunch without a parent or legal without receiving prior permission. guardian informing the office. Since the Governing Board of the Scott Valley Unified School Consequences for truancy include detention and possible District permits students of Etna High School to leave the suspension. school grounds during the lunch period, the following notice is given to all parents and guardians by section 4890 of the California Education Code: “The Governing Board of the Tardies Scott Valley Unified School District, pursuant to section A student shall be considered tardy if he or she is not in 44808.5 of the California Education Code further states assigned seat or at assigned workplace when the bell rings ‘Neither the school district nor an officer or employee thereof signifying the beginning of class. Students who arrive at school shall be liable for the conduct and safety of any pupil during later than 10 minutes after the tardy bell must report to the such time as the pupil has left the school grounds pursuant to office for an admit slip. this section.’” Students who are tardy to class are subject to the school Additionally, students are subject to the EHS discipline plan if discipline plan with consequences increasing in severity as their behavior during lunch violates district policies. Students tardies accumulate. Students who are absent without excuse exhibiting inappropriate, dangerous, or illegal behavior while off from any class for more than 10 minutes will be marked truant.

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 11 campus during the lunch period may be referred to the proper activity. authorities and may lose their off campus lunch privileges. Dances Off Limits at Breakfast and Lunch Dances are a privilege. All school rules apply. During breakfast and lunch, students are to be on “lower campus.” This means within the buildings, or adjacent to the Regular, school dances are sponsored by the Etna buildings. Students may not be on the athletic or PE fields, on High School Student Council—or by clubs and other the school grounds above the fields, or anywhere within the organizations—with approval from the Student Council, Etna City Park. Activities Director and Principal. Dances are provided as extracurricular activities for the enjoyment of Etna High Dress Guidelines School students.

While clothing may be a personal choice at many places and Dance Security, Contracts, and Behavior times, the business of Etna High School is education; at this place, students and staff are expected to dress appropriately Students will check all coats, backpacks, and purses with and modestly. Student clothing and personal appearance school officials before entering a dance. should promote an environment of school pride and professionalism. These details will help make this clear: Any student who comes to a dance (presenting himself at the entrance, displaying ID for admission and/or attempting 1. All clothing, including hats, must be free of any reference to pay for entry), possessing or after consuming alcohol, any to alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, violence, obscenities or illegal substance, or prescription medication not prescribed gangs. for that student, will be referred to a peace officer and 2. Pants must be worn high enough to allow no exposure subject to the school disciplinary system. The offending of undergarments or derrière. Ripped or torn pants may student may be released to the custody of his or her parent, be deemed inappropriate. subject to school disciplinary action and/or referral to a 3. Tops and dresses must not reveal cleavage. peace officer. 4. Tops shall cover undergarments. 5. Tube tops, strapless tops, backless tops, nor halter tops Students will be given a wristband at the door. If students may be worn. are warned about inappropriate behavior (including 6. Sleeveless shirts must have sewn edges, with armholes inappropriate “rubbing/touching”, “grinding”, or “lewd small enough to fit closely around the arms. dancing” which is not allowed at dances) their wristbands 7. Pajama pants and/or lounge wear shall not be worn. will be cut off. If they are approached a second time about 8. Tops must be long enough to continually cover the such actions, they will be ejected from the dance and their stomach and the top of the pants. parents will be notified. 9. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh in length and not designed for swimming. Once students enter the dance, they may not leave the 10. If worn, leggings or tights must be covered by shorts, a chaperoned dance area. If a student decides to leave the dress, or a skirt of appropriate length. dance more than 30 minutes before the scheduled end of 11. Hoods may be worn outdoors only. Hats may not be the dance, school officials will make a reasonable attempt to worn in classrooms. notify parents. 12. Bandannas/handkerchiefs of any color shall not be visible. 13. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times; slippers are After being ejected from one dance, a student will not not acceptable at school. receive future warnings at subsequent dances, but will be 14. Any uniforms for school sports, that do not conform immediately ejected for any, inappropriate conduct. After a to these dress guidelines, may not be worn during the second ejection, the student will not be allowed to attend school day. any other dances for the remainder of the school year, including Prom. See the dance contract for more details Student Activities about this policy. Dance-Related School Attendance Associated Student Body (ASB) Requirements Student Council schedules student activities, provides students In order to be eligible to attend a dance, students must with representation to the school community, and acts as a attend school, for the full day, on the day of the dance general advocate for Etna High School students. Elections are (or on Friday, if the dance is on Saturday). When unique held in the spring for the following year for both school-wide circumstances arise, students can make special arrangements officers and class officers and representatives. with the principal at least 24 hours before the dance begins.

Fundraising and Activities Remember, only students in “Good standing” may attend dances. All fundraising activities sponsored by student council, classes, clubs, or any other group must be pre-approved. Funds Dance Guest Passes received through unapproved fundraising activities will be assigned to the ASB General Fund. Guest passes and dance contracts are required for all non- Etna High School students attending school dances. Guest All requests for student activities must be submitted on the passes must be signed by the student, the student’s parent proper written form to the Activities Director no later than or legal guardian, and the principal before the guest will one week prior to the activity/event. All proposed student be admitted to the dance. The principal has the right to activities must be approved by the Student Council, Activities refuse any guest pass. All guest passes must be completed Director, and the Principal. Each has the authority to veto any and returned to the office no later than 3:30 PM on the

12 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 Wednesday before the dance. Each Etna High School student Disciplinary strategies provided in Scott Valley Unified School may have one dance guest, but that student must be at the District Board of Trustees policy, regulation, and law include, dance for his or her guest to be admitted. but are not limited to: Guests will be expected to adhere to all Etna High School • Referral for advice and counseling rules and standards of student conduct. If a guest violates any • Discussion or conference with parents/guardians of Etna High School’s rules or standards of conduct he or she • Lunch restriction will be asked to leave and will not be eligible to attend any • Campus restriction school dances for the remainder of the school year. Junior • Detention during and after school hours High School students are not eligible for guest passes and will • Removal from class not, under any circumstances, be admitted to an Etna High • In-school Suspension School dance. Guests may be no older than 19. • Suspension • Expulsion Late Arrival and Early Departure • Reassignment to an alternative educational environment Students and guests arriving to the dance more than one- Students on in-school suspension or campus restriction may half hour after the starting time of the dance will not be not attend athletic practices, games, or other extra-curricular admitted. Once in, no student or guest may leave the dance activities on the day of their suspension. and subsequently reenter. Again, school officials will make reasonable attempts to contact the parents of students who leave the dance early. After School Detention After school detention may be assigned in order to bring Dance Dress Code about a change in behavior. The after school detention session is held each week on Wednesday afternoon, from 3:30 to 4:30 The School dress code sanctions for strapless and haltered PM. Parents will be notified 24 hours in advance of detention. tops and gowns will be eased at dances. However, attire must fully cover the body, as stated in the dress code. (For example, Detention students may not attend athletic practices or revealing necklines, and high hemlines and cutouts will not be athletic games on the day of the after school detention, even if permitted.) In addition, the back of a dress, top, or gown may the detention ends before the practice or game has ended. be cut as far as mid-way down the back—half way from the Students who do not attend their assigned detention session neckline to the natural waistline—but no lower. Dresses must will be placed in In-school Suspension. This suspension will be at least mid-thigh in length and not so tight that they will usually take place during the next day. Students may not attend “ride up.” If you are in doubt, have your dress checked before athletic practices, games, or other extra-curricular activities on the dance by a school official. Students wearing inappropriate the day of an In-school Suspension. clothing will not be allowed into the dance or will be asked to leave. Suspension and Expulsion School Discipline A student may be suspended or expelled for acts listed in The Governing Board and the staff of Etna High desire to the Suspensions and Expulsions Chart, if the act occurs on prepare students for responsible citizenship by fostering school grounds, at a school-sponsored activity, while going to self-discipline and personal responsibility. High expectations or coming from school, off campus during the lunch period, for student behavior, effective classroom management, and or going to or coming from a school-sponsored activity. parent involvement can minimize the need for school-imposed During the term of suspension, students may not enter any disciplinary action. Yet when misconduct occurs, school staff school campus without the written permission of the site members shall implement appropriate disciplinary measures administrator. and attempt to identify and address the causes of the student’s The District Administrative Review Team (DART) shall serve behavior. as the review body for recommendations and decisions regarding: expulsions, voluntary and involuntary transfers, At all times, the safety of students and staff and the new student placement, readmission placements, and inter- maintenance of an orderly school environment shall be district transfers. DART is composed of all site administrators priorities in determining appropriate discipline. and the superintendent. The team may also include teachers, The Etna High School Discipline Plan consists of two levels. counselors, and others. The first, or informal level, occurs with the classroom teacher. In the classroom, teachers have rules and will manage their Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy (BP 5131) classes appropriately. Examples of behavior that would be addressed by the classroom teacher might include: The Scott Valley Unified School District believes that all inappropriate classroom language, lack of preparation for class, students have a right to be educated in a positive learning tardies, rudeness, etc. Typically, neither the principal nor the environment, free from disruptions. A student shall not parent is involved at this informal level. If a student cannot intimidate or harass another student through words or actions modify his/her behavior to the satisfaction of the teacher, for any reason including race, religion, and sexual preference. the teacher will call a parent and/or refer the student to the Such behaviors include, but are not limited to: direct physical principal—the second level of school discipline. contact, (hitting/shoving); verbal assaults (teasing/name calling); social isolation or manipulation; and cyberbullying. Referrals and Consequences Cyberbullying includes the transmission of communications, In the case of persistent classroom misbehavior, or more posting of harassing messages, direct threats, or other harmful overt misbehavior, a referral will be made to the principal. texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social networking The principal or dean of students will speak to the student sites, or other digital technologies using a telephone, computer, and assign consequences for the student’s chosen actions.

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 13 or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also appropriate times. includes breaking into another person’s electronic account and assuming that person’s identity in order to damage that person’s reputation. Academic Integrity We value academic integrity, highly, and do not permit any If such activity is engaged in on campus, coming to or going form of dishonesty or deception that unfairly, improperly or home from school, during lunch (even if off campus), during illegally enhances a grade on an individual assignment or a school-sponsored activities (including sports activities), on course grade. Cheating represents a violation of mutual trust any district provided transportation, at a school bus stop, or and respect between teacher and student. The following is a is received with the assistance of school provided/owned list of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. This list equipment, then the student responsible shall be subject to may be incomplete due to new forms of cheating, plagiarism, disciplinary action. and other forms of dishonesty that may arise as technology becomes more advanced: That action may include, but is not limited to: suspension, 1. Cheating on exams expulsion, transfer to an alternative program, or denial of the 2. Copying from others privilege of participation in extracurricular or co-curricular 3. Having or using notes, formulas or other information in activities— according to board policy and administrative a programmable calculator or other electronic device regulation. The principal or designee shall notify local law without explicit teacher permission. enforcement as appropriate. 4. Having or using a communication device such as a cell phone, pager, PDA or electronic translator to send or Other Behavior obtain unauthorized information. 5. Taking an exam for another student, or permitting Here at Etna High School, other inappropriate behavior someone else to take a test for you. includes, but is not limited to: horseplay, running in the halls, 6. Providing or receiving information about all or part of an throwing snowballs, cheating, violent conduct, dangerous acts, exam, including answers. use of inappropriate language, sexting, and any other action 7. Having or using a “cheat sheet” that is not authorized by that is not safe, respectful, and responsible. the teacher. 8. Altering a graded exam and resubmitting it for a better grade. Public Display of Affection 9. Working together on a take-home exam, unless The only allowable public display of affection is holding hands. specifically authorized by the teacher. Kissing; affectionate hugging; and arms around neck, waist, and 10. Gaining or providing unauthorized access to examination shoulders of one another are not permitted. materials. 11. Plagiarism in papers and assignments • Including in any assignment turned in for credit any Knives materials not based on your own research and writing. This includes: using the services of a commercial term While many of our students come from a rural background paper company, using the services of another student, where knives are tools used to perform many tasks, these and copying part or all of another person’s paper and tools are not allowed on campus. Students need to be aware submitting it as your own. and pay particular attention to obey this rule. Possession of • Acting as a provider of paper(s) for a student or any knife or other dangerous object at school may lead to students. expulsion EC 48915 (2). • Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit in more than one course without Food and Drink consulting both teachers. • Failing to use quotation marks where appropriate. Food and drink (except for water in a clear container) is not • Failing to properly acknowledge paraphrased materials allowed in classrooms during regular classroom time. via textual attribution, footnotes, endnotes, and/or bibliography. • Making up data for an experiment. Electronic Devices, Cell Phones, Ipods, MP3, • Citing nonexistent sources. and Head Sets 12. Misrepresenting your academic accomplishments. 13. Deceiving a teacher or making up a false reason or excuse While administration and teachers understand the educational to get special consideration on an exam or paper. value and safety features of mobile phones and other devices, 14. Failing to promptly stop work on an exam when the time phones have increasingly become a major distraction to the allocated has elapsed. educational process on campus. We believe students should 15. Forging a signature. have the right to possess these items, but they must be turned 16. Copying or letting someone copy on homework off and out of sight during class time. assignments. For the first offense, phones will be confiscated, in class, by the If you have any doubt as to whether a particular act teacher and turned into the office for pick-up by the student constitutes academic dishonesty, ask a teacher for clarification. at day’s end. Upon a second offense, the item will be sent to the school office and released to the parent or guardian, after If a student is found to be cheating, he/she will receive an school. Upon a third offense, the student will not be allowed “F” or a zero on that assignment. If that student cheats on a to possess such items during school hours. Emergency phone subsequent assignment, the student will, at the discretion of calls can be directed through the office (467-3244). Any the teacher involved, receive an “F” for the grading period. student caught using their phones for sexting or any other A third occurrence may result in failure of the course for inappropriate behavior will be punished accordingly. the semester in which the incident occurs. Parents will be Headsets, ear speakers (around neck or near or in the notified of each occurrence of plagiarism and/or cheating. ears) are to be used only with teacher permission and at Incidents of cheating will be reported in writing to the

14 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 counselor/administrator and will be placed in students’ The principal, superintendent or designee shall discipline files. Certain severe acts of cheating may result in a recommend and the Board shall expel any student recommendation for expulsion. found at school or at a school activity committing any of the following acts: Education Code 48900 Violations (Suspension • Possessed, sold, or furnished a firearm (EC48915 c1) • Brandished a knife at another person (48915c2) / Expulsion Offenses) • Unlawfully sold a controlled substance (48915c3 • Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault A student may be suspended or expelled for the (48915c4) following offenses: • Stolen or attempted to steal school property or private • Possessed an explosive (48915c5) property (EC 48900g) • Drug paraphernalia (EC 48900j) • Disrupted school activities or willfully defied the Interscholastic Athletic Policy authority of school personnel (EC 48900k) • Knowingly received stolen school or private property The term “athlete” in this document shall be defined as any (EC 48900l) student participating as an individual, or group member, under • Possessed an imitation firearm (EC 48900m) staff supervision of an interscholastic athletic team. • Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault (EC 48900n) Success depends upon the attitude and behavior • Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil (EC 48900o) (performance) of those who hope to achieve it. Hard work, • Forgery self-discipline, dedication, loyalty, teamwork, fair-play, sacrifice, • False fire alarm a belief in oneself and those with whom one works, are all • Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause strong factors to achieving success as an athlete. Because of physical injury (EC 48900a1) the public nature of the interscholastic athletic program, it can • Possessed, sold or furnished firearm, knife, explosive, or be one very forceful and effective means of developing school- other dangerous object (EC 48900b) community pride. • Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished or been under the influence of any controlled substance Since the athlete represents the student body and the Scott or intoxicant (EC 48900c) Valley Community, interscholastic participation is considered a • Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any privilege and an honor. Therefore, the athlete must adhere to controlled substance or intoxicant, and either sold, the rules set forth by the California Interscholastic Federation delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person a (CIF), and the North Section California Interscholastic controlled substance or intoxicant (EC 48900d) Federation (NSCIF), the Etna High School Athletic Board of • Committed robbery or extortion (EC 48900e) Control, and the team on which he or she is a member. • Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or to private property (EC 48900 f) There are expectations for the parents of our athletes as well. • Possessed or used tobacco (EC 48900h) If a parent feels a need to talk to a coach about a problem, • Willfully used force or violence upon the person of the parent should let the coach choose the appropriate time another, except in self-defense. (EC 48900a2) and place. In addition, some issues are up for discussion while • Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual others are not. profanity or vulgarity. (EC 48900i) • Committed sexual harassment (EC 48900.2) Appropriate concerns to discuss with your child’s coach: • Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or • Mental and physical treatment of your child participated in an act of hate violence. (EC 48900.3) • Ways to help your child improve • Engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation directed • Concerns about your child’s behavior at a student or a group of students (EC 48900.4) Inappropriate areas of concern that parents should not discuss with their child’s coach include: Education Code 48915 Violations (Mandatory • Playing time Suspension / Recommendation for Expulsion • Team strategy or play calling Offenses) • Other team members

Unless the principal or superintendent finds 1. ATHLETIC TRAINING that expulsion is inappropriate due to particular A. Smoking, drinking, and the use of drugs are circumstances, the principal, superintendent, or definitely detrimental to an athlete. Possession, or designee shall recommend a student’s expulsion use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs is a violation of for any of the following acts: this standard of behavior and will result in action • Caused serious physical injury to another person (EC described in B below. 48915a1) B. The use or possession of any of the above • Possessed a knife or other dangerous object (EC mentioned substances while on campus, attending 48915a2 a school sponsored activity, or otherwise under • Unlawfully possessed a controlled substance (EC the authority of Etna High staff members, will 48915a3 result in the imposition of penalties as prescribed • Committed robbery or extortion (EC48915a4) in the Student Handbook. In addition to the school • Committed assault or battery upon any school employee imposed penalties, on any violation during the season (EC 48915a5) and or school time, further actions by the Athletic Department will include the following: Education Code 48915 Violations (Mandatory 1. 1st OFFENSE during school year: The athlete Recommendation and Mandatory Expulsion will be removed from game play for 25% of the weeks in a regular season (start of organized Offenses) practice to final regular season game). If the

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 15 punishment covers the last week/weeks of nature, tends to bring discredit to the Etna High regular season the player will not be eligible School athletic program and school in general, will for any playoff competition and the suspension be dealt with on an individual basis by the Principal, extends into the season of the next sport. Athletic Director and coach, with the Athletic At the end of the suspension time, the coach Board of Control acting in an advisory capacity. may reinstate the player if all the coach’s expectations are met. The coach has the 5. APPEARANCE OF THE ATHLETE option of not reinstating the player. During the A. Since an athlete represents not only himself but the suspension, the athlete is not allowed to attend team, school, and community, it is necessary for him practice. Also see “Awards”. This is minimum /her to appear well-groomed while in this capacity. policy and coach may have a more strict policy. With this in mind the following standards have 2. 2nd OFFENSE during school year: removal been adopted. from the team and not athletically eligible for B. The hair must be clean and neat in length so as to remainder of school year. conform to the requirements of the sport being played in such a way as to not detract from the 2. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY player’s ability to perform. A. Student athlete must have compiled a 2.0 Total GPA, C. When traveling to out of town for games, athletes with no more than one F, and on track to graduate should dress in a manner prescribed by the coach. during the previous grading period. Grading periods will include end of quarter, end of semester, and 6. TRAVEL progress report grades. A mid-term probationary A. An athlete must travel to and from all away period for those falling between 1.75 and 1.99 contests by means of transportation provided by or GPA, with no more than one F, and on track to under the auspices of the school. graduate, will be allowed. The student must then B. Any exceptions to this policy will be made by the obtain a 2.0 Total GPA or higher (and no more school administration and only as a result of a than one F—and be on track to graduate) for the written parent (or legal guardian) request and a grading period following the probationary period, telephone call to the principal at least one day prior or the ineligible period, to become eligible again. A to the event. A school form is available (Permission student must have taken and be taking a minimum to ride with another adult) and must be completed of five full-credit courses during the previous and properly. current grading period to maintain extracurricular C. On the return trip an athlete can be signed off eligibility. Eligible athletes must attend Etna High the bus at the site of the contest by a parent or School classes on a regular basis and be a “Student guardian only. If athletes are not signed off, or if in Good Standing.” they have not completed the Permission to Ride B. Coaches will encourage academic achievement. With Another Adult form, they are required to The Director of Athletics will set up a procedure return in the vehicle in which they rode to the to facilitate communication between teachers event. Refer to the section on Activity Buses in the and coaches regarding an athlete’s academic Student Handbook for description of the penalties achievements. which will be imposed on those who violate the C. Eligibility will take effect on Monday following the district return trip policy. issuing of grades. D. During bus trips to athletic events, male and female D. For incoming freshmen and transfer students, students may not sit together, after dark. Nor may eligibility will be determined from the student’s they sit together any time the bus driver or coach most recent grading period from their former prefers that they sit apart. school. E. Ineligible players are not allowed to travel to games 7. EQUIPMENT and/or play. They may practice with the team at the A. The athlete will be held personally responsible discretion of the coach. for all issued school equipment. Ineligibility for participation in any interscholastic contest will 3. ATHLETIC ATTENDANCE POLICY result until the equipment is collected and/or paid In order to participate in any athletic contest, student for. During this time of ineligibility, the athlete must athletes MUST: attend all practices and contests to remain a team • Be in school all day in every class until dismissed to member. attend a game. • On game day, have no tardies in excess of 10 minutes 8. AWARDS to any class. A. The athlete must attend the award activity concluding the season unless permission to be Any exceptions to the above rules, require advanced excused is granted by the coach BEFORE the clearance approval by the Athletic Director or Principal. awards activity. The athlete must, where possible, Legitimate reasons that permit exceptions to the above contact the coach personally to explain the rules are: extenuating circumstances. Failure to comply • Doctor Appointments (Medical, dentists, chiropractor with this requirement will result in the athlete’s etc.) forfeiture of the rights to any and all awards. • Religious observances B. All Varsity team members (VB, FB, CC, S, BB, WR, • Bereavement SB, BA, TR, TEN) will receive a Varsity Block “E” • Other extraordinary circumstances as approved in provided they complete the season meeting that advance by the Athletic Director or Principal head coach’s expectations. Any athlete placed on athletic training violation will not letter in that 4. OFF CAMPUS MISCONDUCT sport. A. Any conduct on the part of an athlete at any time C. Only one Varsity Block “E” is awarded to an (including weekends), which, because of its extreme individual during the four years of high school.

16 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 Sport emblems will be given each season in those minimum numbers can be met. Financial resources sports in which the athlete qualifies. can only be provided to those programs that D. Every JV athlete on an interscholastic team (VB, meet the following minimal numbers of athletes: FB, BB, WR, TR, SB, BA) will receive a participation cross country-6, baseball-12, softball-10, tennis-6, award. soccer-13, basketball-8, wrestling-6, football-13, E. Athletic Department responsible for perpetual volleyball-8, track-10. Individual sports can still trophies: Varsity M.V.P. each sport, League compete if a certified coach would be willing to Championship Trophy, Outstanding Senior Athlete supervise but no district funds will be supplied to (Male/Female plus individual award), Don & Emily that sport. Duncan and Suzanne Wilkins Trophy. 13. THE ATHLETIC BOARD OF CONTROL 9. SPORTS TRYOUT POLICY A. This board consists of all High School A. Athletes trying out for a team must have passed Interscholastic Varsity Head Coaches, the Athletic a sports physical administered by a physician, Director, and the Principal. show proof of medical insurance, and signed a B. Duties: Concussion Awareness form prior to participation. 1. Make recommendations regarding athletics and Students who have not completed a sports physical athletic policy to the Superintendent and Board and/or shown proof of insurance and/or completed of Trustees. the Concussion form may observe practices but 2. Hear appeals and render decisions regarding will not be allowed to participate in any way. athletic code violations. B. A student athlete may petition to compete in dual 3. Appeals can only be heard if reported to the sports during a single season. They will need to Principal or Athletic Director in writing and meet all of the following criteria: signed by an adult. 1. completed petition form into AD before 4. A majority vote of the members present season starts. determines the outcome of the appeal. 2. have and maintain a 3.0 Grade Point C. Two thirds of the Athletic Board of Control must Average-unweighted. be present to constitute a quorum and one of 3. consent from parents, academic Counselor, those present must be an Athletic Director or the both head coaches and Athletic Director. Principal. 4. student-athlete must designate a priority D. Select individual coaches for a committee to sport of the two in case of conflicts or interview Athletic Director candidates. default because of grades. C. When players are cut from a team, they may try out for another sport with that coach’s consent. Transportation D. Prospective athletes must tryout within the coach’s The Scott Valley Unified School District provides “home- established tryout period. (EXCEPTION: Students to-school” bus service in accordance with the district on a team still in season (playoffs) will need to let transportation policy. The privilege of riding these buses is the next sport coach know their intention to play granted to all eligible students as long as they follow the rules in order to tryout when playoffs are complete. ) and regulations found in the Guide to Student Responsibilities while Riding the Buses (BP 5131.1). 10. QUITTING A SPORT A. If a participant, prospective or otherwise, quits a sport after the final cut, they are not allowed Activity Buses to “try-out” for any other sport during that sport season or practice for another sport until School buses and/or vans are provided to transport EHS the original sport season is ended. Any special students to and from many school-sponsored activities such circumstances will be referred to the Athletic as field trips, concerts and athletic events. Students riding Board of Control for decision. to and from these events are subject to the same rules and regulations as home-to-school riders. Permission slips are 11. PRACTICE required on all school-sponsored trips with the exception of A. All sports will have conditioning as a regular part athletics. of the practice plan. Athletes in every sport are expected to practice or have competitions for an Transportation by Private Automobile average of at least 1 ½ hours 4 days per week. B. Athletes in fall sports must participate in a The Superintendent or designee may authorize the minimum of 10 days of practice before competing transportation of students by private automobile for approved in scrimmages or games. Athletes in winter or field trips and activities when the vehicle is driven by a spring sports must participate in 5 days of practice responsible adult (non-high school student) with a completed before competing unless they could not because of School Driver Certification Form, copy of the Driver’s License a playoff competition in a previous sport. and Proof of Insurance on file with the district office. This form C. Athletes must be well supervised at all times. If must be resubmitted each school year. a sport has more than 13 participants after the completion of tryouts, then an additional certified volunteer or paid coach must be in attendance Athletic Events on a regular basis or the squad must reduced to Students participating in athletic contests are subject to all multiples of 13, depending upon the number of district transportation policies and specifically those policies certified coaches. relating to transportation to and from athletic events. 12. MINIMUM NUMBERS A. A minimum number of athletes is needed to have a quality athletic program. Teams will only exist if

Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 17 Special Circumstances Transportation without the authorization of driver. Riders shall never tamper with any bus controls. Any Etna High School student participating in a school- 10. Nothing shall be thrown at the bus, in the bus, nor sponsored activity will utilize the transportation provided by from the bus. the district (bus, van, private automobile, etc.) to and from the concerned activity except in cases where prior approval is 11. Riders shall keep the bus and the area around the bus given by the principal for the student to be transported to and stop clean. No litter is to be left in the bus or at the from the activity by his or her parent, or legal guardian. bus stop. 12. Riders shall not damage, deface, nor vandalize any If a parent or legal guardian wishes to transport his or her part of the bus nor anything at or about the bus stop. child home from the event to which the child traveled via 13. No animals shall be allowed on the bus without district transportation, the parent or legal guardian, and only express written permission from the transportation the parent or legal guardian, may sign for the release of said crew leader. child. This signed release must be made in the presence of the 14. Riders shall be alert for traffic when exiting or district transportation driver or designee. entering the bus and when arriving at or departing from the bus stop area. Requests by parents for their child to ride home with another parent must be turned in on the request form the day prior to 15. Riders shall board or exit the bus only at their the event. No phone call requests will be accepted. We must regularly designated bus stop. Exceptions to this rule have a signed document. In addition, a confirming telephone will require a written authorization from the site call must be made to the secretary by the parent or legal principal. guardian before the event. This form is also available on our 16. Riders must provide the bus driver with proper website. identification when requested. 17. Riders shall not ride in any district school bus while If a student rides home with someone other than his or her under a written order of bus riding suspension. parent or legal guardian without the properly signed release, that student may be suspended from district transportation 18. On field trips, the boys and girls shall be seated privileges and from participation in extra-curricular activities separately with the coaches, advisors, or adult for a period not to exceed one school year. chaperones seated between the boys section and the girls sections. 19. Bus drivers may assign seating on the School Bus Rules buses. Because school bus passengers’ behavior can directly affect their safety and the safety of others, the following regulations Consequences for Violations apply at all times when students are riding a school bus, including school activity trips. Riders who fail to comply with any of the above rules shall be reported to the school principal in a written citation. The 1. Riders shall follow the instructions and directions of school principal shall determine the severity of the misconduct the bus driver at all times. CCR, Title 5, Education, and take action, accordingly. In all instances of misconduct, the §14263. rider and his/her parent/guardian shall be given a written copy of the citation, indicating the nature of the violation and the 2. Riders shall arrive at the bus stop on time, stand in a action taken by the principal. In the case of a severe violation safe place, maintain orderly and appropriate behavior, or repeated offenses, the rider may be denied transportation and wait quietly for the bus. for a period of time determined by the principal, up to the 3. Riders shall enter the bus in an orderly manner and remainder of the school year. Bus drivers shall not deny go directly to their seats. transportation except as directed in writing by the principal. 4. Riders shall remain seated and face forward while the bus is in motion and shall not obstruct the aisle with Consequences Minor Violations their legs, feet, or other objects. When reaching their destination, riders shall remain seated until the bus 1st Citation Warning stops and only then enter the aisle and go directly to 2nd Citation up to 2-day loss of riding privilege the exit without causing disruption. 3rd Citation up to 2 week loss of riding privilege 4th Citation up to 6 week loss of riding privilege 5. Riders shall remain quiet at all railroad crossings. 5th Citation possible loss of riding privilege for year 6. Riders shall be courteous to the driver and to fellow passengers. The use of profane language or obscene Consequences for Major Violations gestures is prohibited. 7. Because serious safety hazards can result from noise 1st Violation up to 2 week loss of riding privilege or behavior that distracts the driver, loud talking, 2nd Violation up to 6 week loss of riding privilege laughing, yelling, singing, whistling, scuffling, arguing, 3rd Violation up to a loss of riding privilege for the shoving, slapping, hitting, pinching, hair pulling, fighting, year threatening, bullying, harassing, throwing objects, smoking, lighting of matches or lighters, eating, Video Camera Surveillance on Buses drinking, facing to the rear, standing, or changing seats are prohibited actions that will result in The Superintendent or designee shall supervise the use and written citation and may lead to suspension of riding maintenance of video cameras. Students and staff shall not privileges. tamper nor interfere with video camera equipment on school 8. No part of the body, hands, arms or head shall be put buses. Camera supports shall be installed in all buses, and out of the window. cameras shall be rotated among the buses and activated at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee. 9. Riders shall not open, exit from, close, nor tamper with any windows, doors, nor emergency exits 18 Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015 The Superintendent or designee shall notify students, parents/ guardians and staff that video surveillance may occur on any school bus and that video recordings may be used in student disciplinary proceedings. This notification shall include a copy of the district’s policy and regulation on bus conduct. In addition, a prominent notice shall be placed in each bus, stating that the bus is equipped with a video monitoring system. The Superintendent or designee shall routinely review video recordings taken on school buses and shall document any evidence of student misconduct. Two weeks after this review, the Superintendent or designee may erase any recordings that do not show incidents of misconduct. Video recordings retained as part of an individual student’s disciplinary record shall be maintained in accordance with law and Board policy governing the access, review and release of student records. Recordings retained as part of an expulsion record are non-privileged, disclosable, public records pursuant to Education Code 48918.

Video Cameras on Buses Video recordings may be viewed by persons other than the Superintendent or designee under the following conditions: 1. When student misconduct is revealed as a result of school bus videotape or reported to the superintendent or designee by a student, staff member or parent/guardian, students involved in the incident, and their parents/guardians, may ask the superintendent or designee for an opportunity to view the recordings. A. Requests for viewing must be made within five school days of receiving notification that misconduct occurred. B. A viewing shall be provided or denied within five days of the request. C. Viewing will be limited to those frames containing the incident of misconduct. 2. Bus drivers and school administrators may ask to view a video recording in order to observe a specific problem and work toward its solution. Viewing shall occur only at a school-related site and in the presence of the Superintendent or designee. All persons who view a recording shall be identified in a written log.

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