HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 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 age, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.” SUHSD Board Policy 0410. “Los programas y actividades del distrito Sweetwater Union High School District esteran libres de discriminación basada en edad, género, identidad o expresion de genero, o informacion genetica, sexo, raza, color, religión, ascendencia, origen nacional, identificación con un grupo étnico, estado civil, discapacidad física o mental, orientación sexual; o por la percepción de una o más o de dichas características, o la asociacion con una persona or grupo con una o mas dichas caracteristicas percibidas o reales.” Política 0410 del Consejo de SUHSD. HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL OUR MISSION Hilltop High School will provide an academic, supportive, and collaborative culture that is safe and inclusive so that each student may become an advocate for his or her own success. OUR BELIEFS The Hilltop High School faculty and staff commit to the Hilltop High School mission statement based upon the following beliefs: We believe in solution-oriented, effective collaboration between all stakeholders. We believe in understanding each student’s needs and providing support on their road to success. We believe in promoting a positive and equitable school culture through inclusion, support, and involvement. We believe in cultivating a drive for continuous learning through active engagement and growth opportunities. We believe in community engagement that provides further opportunities for student success. LOCAL CONTROL & ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) GOALS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS School Mission Statement /Schoolwide Learning Outcomes…………………………...… 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, Prohibited Items, Searches & Seizures 10 Hall Passes…………………………………………………………………………. 11 Disciplinary Actions/Consequences Possible Disciplinary Actions, Detentions, Suspensions..…………………………. 12-13 Intradistrict Transfer, Expulsions………………………………………………….. 13 Attendance Office Information Attendance Policy and Procedures…………………………………………………... 14-15 Closed Campus…………………………………………………………………….… 15 Off Campus Permits…………………….…………………………………………… 15 Tardy Policy & Procedures………………………………………………………….. 16-17 Saturday School……………………………………………………………………... 17 General Information for Students/Parents Emergency Contact Information…………………………………………………….. 18 Lunch and/or Breakfast……………………………………………………………… 18 Graduation Ceremony……………………………………………………………….. 18 Guests/Trespassers on Campus……………………………………………………… 18 Messages and Deliveries to students………………………………………………… 18 Transportation/Parking………………………………………………………………. 19 Withdrawal from School…………………………………………………………….. 19 No Smoking Policy………………………………………………………………….. 19 Emergency/Major Crisis General Procedures…………………………………………………………………… 20 Student Preparation………………………………………………………………….... 20 Student Retention /Release …………………………………………………………... 20 Bus Transportation……………………………………………………………………. 21 Helicopter Area & Distress Signal……………………………………………………. 21 Site Command Post Procedures……………………………………………………….. 21 Emergency Procedures………………………………………………………………… 21-22 3 ASB Office Information Athletic Information………………………………………………………………….. 23 Clubs and Organizations……………………………………………………………… 24 Lost and Found………………………………………………………………………. 24 Student ID/ASB CARDS…………………………………………………………….. 24 Counseling Center Information California Scholarship Federation (CSF)……………………………………………. 25 College Testing Information…………………………………………………………. 25 Community Service Requirements…………………………………………………… 25 Schedule Changes……………………………………………………………………. 26 Scholarship & Citizenship Grading Standards………………………………………. 26 Special Programs at Hilltop High School……………………………………………. 27 Southwestern College Courses at Hilltop High School……………………………… 27 Valedictorian & Salutatorian………………………………………………………… 27-28 Work Permits………………………………………………………………………… 28 Disclosure of Student Testing Data…………………………………………………. 28 Library Information Resources and Policies……………………………………………………………… 29 Hilltop High School ID Cards……………………………………………………….. 29 Library Lending Policy……………………………………………………………… 29 Textbook Fines and Fees……………………………………………………………. 29 Textbook Lending Policy…………………………………………………………….. 29-31 Nurse’s Office Information Health Info.…………………………………………………………………………… 32 Hearing Tests……………………………………………….…………………………. 32 Immunizations……….………………………………………….…………………….. 32 Medicine…………………………………………………………………………….… 32 Discipline/Behavior…………………………………………………………………………… 33-34 Parent Information Student/Parent/School Compact for Educational Success…………………………….. 35-36 Title I School-Level Parental Involvement Policy…………………………………….. 37-38 Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………… 39-40 Important Dates to Remember……………………………………………………………….. 40 MASCOT: Lancer SCHOOL COLORS: Kelly Green, White and Black SCHOOL MOTTO: "The Focus at Hilltop Is Academics" 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kevin J. Pike – President Frank A. Tarantino – Vice-President Board Members Nicholas Segura Arturo Solis Paula Hall Administration Center 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91911 Dr. Karen Janney Superintendent Hilltop High School 555 Claire Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910 Main Office: (619) 476-4200 Attendance Office: (619) 476-4204 ASB Office: (619) 476-4250 Counseling Center: (619) 476-4220 Registrar: (619) 476-4223 Ms. Karen T. Hernandez Principal Ms. Nicoleta Bogart Assistant Principal Mr. Nathan Horner Assistant Principal Ms. Brenda Garcia Assistant Principal Mr. Mark Carpizo Assistant Principal, Student Activities Ms. Adrienne Cornish School Psychologist Mr. John Salts Attendance Coordinator TBD Counselor Ms. Rosemary Di Stefano Counselor Ms. Carla Jacobo Counselor Ms. Lorena Villalpando Counselor Ms. Nancy Yamada Counselor Ms. Kimberly Esparza Librarian Ms. Priscilla Nueve Nurse Ms. Nancy Acerrio Athletic Director Hilltop High Learning Center (619) 476-4280 Mr. Peter Ho sing Loy Teacher Ms. Katina Rondeau Teacher Ms. Monica Perez Counselor 5 EVER WONDERED WHO TO ASK FOR HELP OR INFORMATION? Subject Contact Person Office Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Jennie Pyles Rm. 601 Academy of Information Technology Ivan Rubio Rm. 1203 Afterschool Program Ivan Rubio Rm 1203 Associated Student Body (ASB) Mark Carpizo ASB Office Athletics Nancy Acerrio Rm. 811 Athletic Clearance/Eligibility Mark Carpizo ASB Office Attendance TBD Main Office AVID Sarah Young Rm. 912 Bulletin (Daily) Karla Ortiz Main Office Bus Transportation ASB Office Checking In/Out of School Assistant Principal Main Office Club Information Mark Carpizo ASB Office College and Career Planning Counseling Center Custodian Assistance Jaime Escalante Rm 205 Facilities, Use of Mark Carpizo ASB Office Finance Bernadette Judal ASB Office FLAGS Program Ray Adachi Rm 201 GATE Program and Advanced Placement Nicoleta Bogart Main Office Illness/Injury/Personal Problems Priscilla Nueve Main Office/Nurse Library Services and Lost Books Marla Cuevas Library Lost & Found ASB ASB Office Lunch Program Lisa McCaughey Cafeteria Parking Problems Assistant Principal Main Office Personal Problems Counselor Counseling Center Scholarships Nancy Yamada Counseling Center School Calendar Mark Carpizo ASB Office Senior Activities Mark Carpizo ASB Office Special Education Adrienne Cornish Counseling Center Student Government Mark Carpizo ASB Office Testing Assistant Principal Main Office Transcripts Lourdes Ocampo Counseling Center Work Permits Karla Ortiz Main Office Yearbook Courtney Petersen Rm. 1211 PHONE NUMBERS TO DIAL DIRECT Academy Office (619) 476-4276 Football Office (619) 476-4237 ASB Office (619) 476-4250 Library (619) 476-4230 Attendance Office (619) 476-4204 Main Office (619) 476-4200 Cafeteria (619) 476-4270 PE Boys (619) 476-4247 Counseling Center (619) 476-4220 PE Girls (619) 476-4248 6 STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS/GUIDELINES BULLYING/HARASSMENT/HAZING/ WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT BULLYING SEXUAL HARASSMENT & HARASSMENT: Hilltop High School believes in creating and As a Teen... maintaining a safe, orderly environment in which Know your school rules. Know your students can learn. We believe that all students and rights and responsibilities about bullying, staff have the right to attend a campus that is safe, harassment, and hazing. secure, and peaceful. Therefore, this type of behavior Monitor the words, jokes and sense of will not be tolerated. humor you and your friend’s use. Show others