Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook 2014-2015
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
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