1 Quartz Hill High School Student Digital Planner 2018 - 2019 www.qhhs.org @qhhsactivities @QHHS2017 @QHHS2018 @QHHS2017 @QHHS2019 2 3 PowerSchool/ Mission Statement/ Alma Mater 4 QHHS ESLRs 5 School Directory 6 Bell Schedules 8 QHHS Calendar/ Fall Sports Schedules 11 Behavior Standards and Consequences 12 Attendance 13 Guidance Office 16 Transcripts, Records, and Grades 17 Activities 19 Clubs and Organizations 20 ASB Card Information 21 Athletics 22 Emergencies 22 General Information 26 District Policies 26 Dress and Appearance Policy 28 AVUHSD Sexual Harassment Policy 30 AVUHSD Behavior Consequences 35 Student Store Information 36 Writing in the Margins: Six Strategies 37 Google Apps for Students 38 ASB Balloon Bouquet Order Form 39 Acknowledgement of Receipt Form QHHS Student Store Open 5 days a week Before School, Snack, Lunch, & After School Flex Days Beverages, Chips & Snacks, Slushies, School Supplies, Balloon Bouquets, Spirit Wear, ASB Cards, Dance Tickets, Pay Fees, Photo Pick-up 3 PowerSchool is the Antelope Valley Union High School District’s system providing students and parents real-time information including attendance, grades and detailed assignment descriptions, school bulletins, and personal messages from the teacher. Features: View real-time grades and attendance, teacher comments, school and class bulletins, get e-mail notifications: daily, weekly, monthly. Log In to PowerSchool Parent Portal Before you can log in to PowerSchool Parent Portal, you will need your username and your password, which will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. How to Log In to PowerSchool Parent Portal 1. Go to the school website: http://www.qhhs.org and click on PowerSchool. 2. The Log In page appears. 2. Enter your username in the first field. 3. Enter your password in the second field. 4. Click Enter. The PowerSchool Parent Portal start page appears. The mission of Quartz Hill High School is to produce responsible citizens who are able to communicate effectively, to set and achieve realistic goals, and who become lifelong learners. Where the almond blossoms bloom And the mountains meet the sky Stands our alma mater dear Grand old Quartz Hill High Quartz Hill High Quartz Hill High To you we’ll all be true Tho’ the years pass swiftly by We’re loyal to the gold and blue. 4 Through a rigorous and relevant curriculum, Quartz Hill High School will prepare students to be . Responsible Citizens Students will improve the quality of life in our school and community at large by displaying tolerance, respect, poise, self-control, empathy, and concern for others. Effective Communicators Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas clearly and respond appropriately to the messages of others through reading, writing, listening, speaking, and creative expression. Bold Problem Solvers Students will work to analyze and evaluate information in order to build critical thinking skills that can be used to create innovative solutions to real- world problems. Self-Directed Learners Students will demonstrate a positive work ethic by practicing organizational strategies, planning ahead, and using effective study skills independently. 5 Mailing address: 6040 West Avenue L Quartz Hill, CA 93536 School phone: 661-718-3100 School website: http://www.qhhs.org Administration & Support Staff Mr. Zach Mercier…………………………………………………………………...Principal Mrs. Barbara White …………………………………………………..Principal’s Secretary Mr. Chris Andrews……………………………………………………....Assistant Principal Mrs. Donna Bock…. ……………………………………….Assistant Principal’s Secretary Mr. Mike Ybarra….……………………………………………….…Vice-Principal Activities Mrs. Jessica Malone….…………...…………………………….………Activities Secretary Mrs. Nicole Hendricks…………………………………………..…Vice-Principal Athletics Mrs. Heather Cusick……..…………….………………………………..Athletics Secretary Mr. Gary Pierson……………..…………………………..Vice-Principal Special Education Mrs. Paula Murphy….. ……………………………………….Special Education Secretary Mr. Neil Love…..………………………………………Vice-Principal Alternative Programs School Directors/Coordinators Mr. Stu Manthey………………………………………………………….Director of Activities Mr. Lance Pierson…….………...………………………………………..Director of Athletics Mr. Robert Fields……………..…….……….…………………………….Director of Security Mr. Tim Fields………..…Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Coordinator Mrs. Stephanie Harris………….…….English Language Development (ELD) Coordinator Mr. Jeff Cassady……………………………..International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator School Counselors Ms. Tameiko Rose, Mr. Dana Roth, Mr. Larry Queen, Ms. Debbie Weilbacher, Mr. Jeff Tepper, Head Counselor Attendance Office Computer Lab Technician Last name A-K…………………………….ext. 451 Mrs. Conaway……....Room 205 Last name L-Z……………………………..ext. 461 6 Regular Day Schedule Period Time Mins 0 6:23 – 7:23 60 1 7:30 – 8:30 60 2 8:37 – 9:40 63 Snack 9:40 – 9:50 10 3 9:57 – 10:57 60 “A” Lunch 10:57 – 11:32 Per 4 11:39 – 12:39 35/60 Per 4 11:04 – 12:04 “B” Lunch 12:04 – 12:39 60/35 5 12:46 – 1:46 60 6 1:53 – 2:53 60 Flex Day Schedule Period Time Mins 0 6:47 – 7:23 36 1 7:30 – 8:06 36 2 8:13 – 8:49 36 3 8:56 – 9:32 36 “A” Lunch 9:32 – 10:07 Per 4 10:14 – 10:50 35/36 Per 4 9:39 – 10:15 “B” Lunch 10:15 – 10:50 36/35 5 10:57 – 11:33 36 6 11:40 – 12:16 36 Final Exam Minimum Day Schedule TIME MINUTES WED THUR FRI 6:23 – 7:23 60 Period 0 Period 0 7:30 – 9:30 120 Period 1 Period 3 Period 4 9:30 – 10:00 30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 10-:07 – 12:07 120 Period 2 Period 5 Period 6 Minimum Day Schedule (Back To School Night) Period Time Mins 0 6:48 – 7:23 35 1 7:30 – 8:05 35 2 8:12 – 8:47 35 3 8:54 – 9:29 35 4 9:36 – 10:11 35 Lunch 10:11 – 10:46 35 5 10:53 – 11:28 35 6 11:35 – 12:10 35 Please note: Flex Days are subject to change to meet the needs of required state testing dates. 7 60-Minute Lunch Schedule Period Time Mins 0 6:23 – 7:23 60 1 7:30 – 8:26 56 2 8:33 – 9:31 58 Snack 9:31 – 9:41 10 3 9:48 – 10:44 56 4 10:51 – 11:47 56 Lunch 11:47 – 12:47 60 5 12:54 – 1:50 56 6 1:57 – 2:53 56 2ABC Assembly Schedule Period Time Mins 0 6:23 – 7:23 60 1 7:30 – 8:16 46 2/Assemblies 2A: 8:23-9:10 2B: 9:10-9:57 2C: 9:57-10:37 47/47/40 Snack 10:37 – 10:47 10 3 10:54 – 11:38 44 “A” Lunch 11:38 – 12:13 Per 4 12:20 – 1:11 35/51 Per 4 11:45 – 12:36 “B” Lunch 12:36 – 1:11 51/35 5 1:18 – 2:02 44 6 2:09 – 2:53 44 3ABC Assembly Schedule Period Time Mins 0 6:23 – 7:23 60 1 7:30 – 8:14 44 2 8:21 – 9:07 46 Snack 9:07 – 9:17 10 3/Assemblies 3A: 9:24-10:11 3B: 10:11-10:58 3C: 10:58-11:38 47/47/40 “A” Lunch 11:38 – 12:13 Per 4 12:20 – 1:11 35/51 Per 4 11:45 – 12:36 “B” Lunch 12:36 – 1:11 51/35 5 1:18 – 2:02 44 6 2:09 – 2:53 44 Homecoming Schedule Period Time Mins 0 6:23 – 7:23 60 1 7:30 – 8:16 46 2/Assemblies 2A: 8:23-9:23 2B: 9:23-10:23 60/60 Snack 10:23 – 10:33 10 3 10:40 – 11:23 43 Lunch 11:23 – 12:23 60 4 12:30 – 1:13 43 5 1:20 – 2:03 43 6 2:10 – 2:53 43 8 College Clothing Day is the first Wednesday of each month; Blue & Gold Day- Rebel Spirit Wear EVERY FRIDAY! August 13 First Day of Semester/Flex Day Schedule August 15 Flex Day Schedule (and every Wed thereafter) August 17 Welcome Back Rally August 17-26 Antelope Valley Fair August 31 Senior Sunrise September 3 Labor Day- No School September 6 Back to school night/ Minimum Day September 7 Class Ring Orders with Jostens October 1-5 Homecoming Week/Assembly and Carnival on Friday October 12 1st Quarter Ends October 6 Homecoming Dance October 11 Salute To Youth October 17 Blood Drive in Small Gym 12:00 – 6:15 October 24 Student Free Day November 8 Talent Show November 12 Veteran’s Day- No School November 19-23 Thanksgiving Break December 19, 20, 21 Final Exams/ Minimum Days/ End 1st Semester December 21 – January 11 Winter Break *Dates subject to change 9 College Clothing Day is the first Wednesday of each month; Blue & Gold Day- Rebel Spirit Wear EVERY FRIDAY! January 21 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day- No School January 25 Club Rush Day January 28-February 1 Winter Spirit Week/ Assembly Friday February 6 Student Free Day February 11 Lincolns Birthday - No School February 18 Presidents Day – No School February 20 Blood Drive March 15 3rd Quarter Ends March 18-22 Spring Break April 3 Prom Ticket Sales April 8-12 Spirit Week/ Assembly Friday April 27 Prom at the Gardens of Paradise May 3 Car Show & Club Carnival Friday May 27 Memorial Day- School Closed June 4 Senior Sunset/Assembly June 6 Class of 2019 Graduation *Dates subject to change 10 Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is conducive to learning. There will be different expectations for each class and from each teacher. Teachers will give each student entering their class a written list of expectations in the area of classroom behavior. Violations of these expectations will result in consequences through the SOS (Success Oriented Schools) system. Students will avoid the infractions listed in the offense/penalties section of this document. Students choosing to violate these expectations face the listed consequences.