Home of the Hawks HANDBOOK

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1 Delhi High School Home of the Hawks HANDBOOK Vincent Gonzalez, Principal Brett Nickelson, Associate Principal Vincent Hoke, Associate Principal EVERY STUDENT, EVERY CLASSROOM, EVERY DAY! Visit our School Website at West Schendel Road Delhi, CA Attendance Reporting: (209) ext Records Department: (209) ext Food Service Department: (209) ext McCandless Library: (209) This agenda belongs to: Name: Address: City/Town: 1

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3 DELHI HIGH SCHOOL MOTTO Building successful futures one student at a time VISION STATEMENT The Delhi learning community offers its students a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning. Mission Statement Delhi high school will provide a collaborative learning environment, based on high expectations, accountability and respect, preparing students with 21 st Century Skills to become college and career ready. United We Stand Together We Soar! 3

4 DELHI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Cabinet Members Adolfo Melara Sue Gomes Jay Serratore Sharon Lampel Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Director of Human Services Board Members Fidel Cervantes Brenda Saavedra Laronna White Felipe Espino Zeke Nelson Maggie Reyes Lee Ridge President Vice President Clerk Member Member Member Member This handbook has been approved by parents, students and teachers. 4

5 Disclaimer: the contents of this handbook are subject to change due to safety and/or unforeseeable circumstances. 5

6 Tables of Contents General Information Parent Involvement Policy 5 Welcome to DHS 9 DHS Expectations 11 Rights and Responsibility 12 Instructional Calendar 14 DHS Staff 15 ESLRs 16 Academics Graduation Requirements 17 Test Dates 20 Graduation ceremony 21 Special Recognition: Cords 21 Scholarships 22 College bound students 22 Grading system 22 CSF 24 Attendance Summary of attendance 25 Definition of Absence 25 Attendance policy 26 Unverified Absence Policy 26 Clearing Absences 28 Tardy Policy 29 Campus Life Advice for success 31 Bell Schedules 31 Campus Activities & Policies Attendance 32 Behavior 32 Bus Rules 32 Cell Phones 32 Chromebooks 32 Closed Campus 33 Clubs and Activities 33 Counseling Services 33 Counseling Support 34 Conduct at assemblies 34 Cyber bullying 34 Dance Eligibility and Hours 34 Dress Code 35 Emergency Fire Drill 37 Emergency Injury 38 Emergency Lockdown 38 6

7 Identification card 38 Internet use 38 Items not allowed 39 Medication 40 Moving 41 Parking Permits 41 Passes 41 PE clothing 41 Restricted Area 42 Safe and secure school 42 Senior off Campus Pass 42 Senior Trip 43 Short independent studies 43 Student emergency card 44 Teacher s Aide 44 Textbooks 44 Visitors to campus 44 Work Permits 44 Uniform Complaint Procedures 45 Sexual Harassment 46 Other Remedies 47 Code of Conduct Classroom Standards 48 Grounds for Suspension or Expulsions 49 Extracurricular Athletic Eligibility 66 Pursuing Victory with Honor 67 Title I School Level Parental Involvement Policy Delhi High School has developed a written Title I Parental Involvement Policy with input from Title I parents. This policy has been reviewed by School Site Council and will benefit Delhi High School by providing parents with valuable information and allowing them to participate in educational and extracurricular programs. The policy is distributed to parents of Title I students during the parent meeting held at the beginning of the year Those parents not in attendance will have a copy sent home with students with a follow up telephone call. It will also be posted on the school website. Delhi High School s policy describes the means for carrying out the following Title I parental involvement requirements. [Title I Parental Involvement, 20 USC 6318(a) (f)] Delhi High School does the following: Convenes an annual meeting to inform parents of Title I students of Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program: 7

8 The school provides information to parents of Title I students of Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program at a general session held at the beginning of the year. These rights are also available on the school website. In addition to the annual information meeting on Back to School Night, presentations are also scheduled through the English Language Advisory Committee, School Site Council, and at the first Report Card Night normally schedule in October. Involves parents of Title I students in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of its Title I programs and the Title I Parental Involvement Policy: This procedure is ongoing through School Site Council and ELAC s regularly scheduled meetings were the focus is on student needs and academic achievement. Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs: This is executed systematically by ensuring that Title I concerns are added to regularly scheduled parent meetings or assemblies such as Back to School Night, English Learner Advisory Committee Meetings, Report Card Night, and School Site Council Meetings. Provides parents of Title I students with an explanation of the curriculum, assessments, and proficiency levels students are expected to meet This is primarily done at the Back to School Night and with individual meetings by the counselors and teachers reviewing the Common Core State Standards, student s most current proficiency level from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, and by developing academic goals. Together with parents and students as well as signing educational school compacts between parents, teachers, and student. Provides parents of Title I students, if requested, with opportunities for regular meetings to participate in decisions relating to the education of their children. Parents are provided information about the Response to Intervention program and formal and informal referral processes by our counselors and teachers and are encouraged to make a verbal or written request to hold a meeting with principal, teacher, or other school personnel to address a particular concern. 8

9 Delhi Unified School District Family Compact Staff Pledge We understand the importance of the school experience to every student and our role as educators and models. Therefore, we agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of our ability: Teach grade level skills and concepts Strive to address the individual needs of your student Maintain home/school communication through home visits, phone calling and written reports. Teach classes through interesting and challenging lessons that promote student achievement. Have high expectations and help every child to develop a love of learning. Provide a warm, safe, and caring learning environment. Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning and support the formation of partnerships with families and the community. Student Pledge I realize that my education is important. I know I am the one responsible for my own success. Therefore, I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability: Get to class on time every day and be ready to learn Be a cooperative learner Ask for help when needed Bring necessary materials, completed assignments and homework. Know and follow school and class rules. Limit my TV watching and instead study or read every day after school. Respect the school, classmates, staff and families. Family/Parent Pledge I understand that my participation in my student s education will help his/her achievement and attitude. Therefore, I will carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability: Provide a quiet time and place for homework and monitor TV viewing. Ensure that my child attends school every day, gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention and a healthy diet. Participate at school in activities such as school decision making, community meetings, volunteering and/or attending parent teacher conferences. Respect the school, staff, students, and families. Encourage my student to engage in reading activities for at least 20 minutes every Monday thru Thursday. Support the school s/district s homework, discipline and attendance policies. I certify that I have received the Delhi High School Student/Parent Handbook & Code of Conduct and we have read and understand the contents disclosed. We have reviewed the family compact and we pledge to work together to help our son/daughter achieve high academic standards. Student Name (print) Grade Level Date Student s signature Parent/Guardian signature Please indicate preference for notices sent home: Spanish English 9

10 Distrito Escolar Unificado de Delhi Convenio Familiar Escolar Promesa de Miembro Escolar Nosotros entendemos la importancia que tiene la experiencia escolar para todo estudiante y nuestro papel como educadores y modelos. De manera que hemos decidido llevar acabo las siguientes responsabilidades lo mejor de nuestras habilidades: Ensenar habilidades y conceptos a nivel de grado Esforzarse para dirigir las necesidades individuales de su estudiante Mantener la comunicación de la escuela/casa por medio de visitas a casa, llamadas telefónicas, y reportes escritos. Proveer un ambiente seguro, positivo y saludable para su estudiante Corregir y regresar tarea apropiada en cierto tiempo Comunicarse las expectaciones de la tarea y de la clase Promesa del Estudiante Yo comprendo que mi educación es importante. Yo se que yo soy el responsable de mi propio éxito. De modo, que yo estoy de acuerdo de llevar acabo las siguientes responsabilidades lo mejor de mis habilidades: Llegar a clase a tiempo todos los días Regresar la tarea completa y a tiempo Ser responsable de mis propios actos Ser cooperativo en el aprendizaje Pedir ayuda cuando la necesite Promesa del Padre Yo entiendo que mi participación en la educación de mi estudiante le ayudara en sus logros y actitud. De manera que, yo continuare de llevara acabo las siguientes responsabilidades lo mejor de mis habilidades: Ayudar a mi estudiante para que complete sus tareas Revisar toda clase de comunicación de la escuela Atender eventos de regreso de escuela, conferencias entre padres y maestros, y cualquier otra clase de eventos escolares Apoyar a mi estudiante a que se comprometa en actividades de lectura por lo menos 15 minutos cada día Proveer un lugar y tiempo para mi estudiante para que haga su tarea Asegurarme de que duerma lo adecuado y que tenga una dieta saludable Apoyar la tarea escolar y del distrito, sistema de disciplina y asistencia Certificamos que hemos recibido el Manual de Estudiante/Padres y Código de Conducta de la Escuela Preparatoria de Delhi, y que leímos y comprendemos el contenido. Hemos leído el convenio familiar escolar y prometimos trabaja junto para ajudar a nuestro hijo/hija para un mejor en sus académicos. Nombre del estudiante (print) Grado Fecha Firma del estudiante Firma de padre/guardián 10

11 Por favor indica la preferencia que quiere las notificaciones mandadas a casa: Español Ingles The History of Delhi Unified School District and Delhi High School Delhi School District was first opened in March Several families who had been teaching their children at home chose 3 members of the community to go to the Merced? County Office of Education and begin the process to start a school in Delhi. We celebrated our Centennial in March of 2011 with a celebration that included several of those families descendants. In 1994 the Delhi Board of Trustees decided to build a high school here in Delhi. A Bond committee was formed and in 1996 the Bond passed with 78% of the community voting in favor of the Bond. Construction began in 1997 and we opened the Delhi Educational Park on July 4, Classes began in August of 1998 with freshman and sophomores. The first graduating class was in June of

12 Welcome to the Home of the Mighty Hawks! Greeting to all stakeholders of Delhi High School! It is a pleasure to be with you for the third year now. The faculty and staff at Delhi High School of , made my transition as a 2nd year principal a success with their collaborative and cooperative approach. I truly thank each of you for the warm hospitality. Your summer days about to come to an end and your fall days are about to begin. The journey we will take this year will have some sharp curves, hills, straight and narrow paths. We will not turn around, but will strive to reach our destiny. We will learn from our past to work on the future. Our goal is moving forward to promote a culture of excellence for all stakeholders. Let us begin our journey to success. Again this year we have innovations and new programs that will be utilized in classrooms and school wide. However, we know that what you do on a daily basis is what constitutes the success of our students. We must continue to concentrate on the processes that spur continuing advancement: evaluating what we have, determining what we can do to improve, and identifying what we need to make those improvements. We as a team, will continue our collaborative communication and student focus for college and career success. Remember, we are the Best school with the Best students, parents, faculty and staff! Yours Truly, Vincent Gonzalez Principal 12

13 H ave respect A ct responsibly W ork with honesty and integrity K eep high expectations S upport the community by Setting Delhi High School Expectations Matrix It is the belief of Delhi High school to provide our students with the best education and build character based on values. The following matrix of character values will be expected of all students. 13

14 Delhi High School has adopted the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS). In an effort to maintain a school environment for all students where the social culture and behavioral supports needed to be an effective learning environment are in place. Location 1 Location 2 EXPECTATION 1 ave Respect for yourself and others EXPECTATION 2 ct with Responsibility EXPECTATION 3 Work with honesty and integrity EXPECTATION 4 Keep high expectations EXPECTATION 5 Support the Community Library, Counseling &Career Center, Study Halls Be considerate of others belongings Take care of school property Honor people s personal space Treat everyone in a positive and polite manner Engage in active listening Be punctual, prepared, and ready to learn Clean and organize your space Use appropriate language, tone, and volume Do your work Be proactive Be truthful Be accountable for your actions Do your own work Engage in academic rigor Set positive, challenging goals Report unethical or unsafe behavior to appropriate resources Encourage and model these expected behaviors Cafeteria, Theater, Gym, Office, Grounds Be considerate of others belongings Take care of school property Treat everyone in a positive and polite manner Clean up after yourself Honor people s personal space Clean and organize your space Use appropriate language, tone, and volume Be truthful Be accountable for your actions Foster an environment conducive to personal growth Report unethical or unsafe behavior to appropriate resources Encourage and model these expected behaviors 14

15 Delhi High School will provide a collaborative learning environment, based on high expectations, accountability and respect, preparing students with 21 st Century Skills to become college and career ready. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HAWK FAMILY Rights of Students Confidentially within limits of the law and district policy. To attend school unless removed under due process as specified in the Education Code. To enjoy the full benefits of their teacher s efforts. To be informed of school rules and regulations. To attend school in a secure academic and social climate, free of fear and violence. To enjoy a school environment of courtesy and respect. Responsibilities of Students To ask for help from school staff when needed. To attend school and classes regularly and on time. To be prepared for class with appropriate materials and work. To know and obey school personnel, students, and community. To demonstrate respect for school district and other person s property. To proactively participate in their educational activities. Rights of Parents/Guardians To expect that their student will spend their time at school in a safe, wholesome, stimulating atmosphere engaged in productive activity under the care and direction of a dedicated staff. To be informed of district policies and regulations and school rules. To review their student s record with a certificated staff member providing assistance. Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians To actively participate in their children s education, to include attending conferences with teachers, counselors and/or administrators regarding the academic and behavioral status of their student. To ensure their student attends school regularly, on time and ready to learn. To maintain consistent and adequate control over their student. To cooperate with the school in bringing about improvements designed to enhance the educational program offered students. To support and follow through with academic or disciplinary plans as applied by school personnel. To provide the school with current information regarding legal address, phone, medical data and other facts, which may help the school to serve their children. To become familiar with district policies, school rules and regulations. To provide quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits. To encourage their student to discuss their school experiences every day. To address concerns parents are asked to contact the teacher prior to contacting a site administrator to resolve a problem. 15

16 Right of Teachers To expect and receive the attention, effort and participation of the students attending their classes. To have parental and administrative support when enforcing rules designated to provide an optimum learning climate. To teach with interruptions held to an absolute minimum. To enjoy a school environment of courtesy and respect. To enjoy a safe and secure working environment. Responsibilities of Teachers To equally value each individual student. To hold students accountable for their actions. To deal with divergent ideas, opinions and expressions in an objective, balanced and unbiased manner. To inform parents and students about the student s school experience with timely and periodic reports. To continuously reflect on oneself behavior with the focus on improvement. To establish and enforce classroom and school rules consistent with school and district policies. To provide motivating and interesting learning experiences in the classroom using methods and materials appropriate for each student. To provide information regarding the goals, expectations, grading system, classroom and school rules to students and parents. To provide a safe and positive atmosphere for learning. To work with each parent to ensure their child s best possible education by providing on going, meaningful communication with the home. Rights of Administrators To establish procedures to maintain an environment in which positive learning and teaching conditions exist. To make educational decisions based primarily on what is best for the students. To hold students accountable for their conduct. To take prompt and appropriate actions that enforce classroom and school rules, maintains safety, and protects the rights of all school community members. To expect that all school employees assist and fulfill their role in maintaining campus control. To enjoy a safe and secure working environment. Responsibilities of Administrators To provide leadership that will establish and promote good teaching and effective learning. To establish, publicize and enforce school rules. To facilitate effective learning and promote good citizenship within the school community. To make an effort to stay attuned to feedback of students/staff/parent/community concerns and to react with sensitivity toward them. To facilitate meetings between staff and parents. To create a welcoming and positive environment for staff, students, parents, and the community. To communicate with students and parents about the school s mission, vision and goals. To promote the partnership between parents, students, and staff. 16

17 July 2016 M T W T F October 2016 M T W T F January 2017 M T W T F April 2017 M T W T F Teacher Preparation Day August 4, 2016 Staff Professional Development Non Student Day August 5, 2016 October 17, 2016 March 20, 2016 August 2016 M T W T F November 2016 M T W T F February 2017 M T W T F May 2017 M T W T F First day of School: August 8, 2016 Last day of School: June 2, 2017 Minimum Day/early dismissal for grades 4 12 each Wednesday September 2016 M T W T F December 2016 M T W T F March 2017 M T W T F June 2017 M T W T F Quarters End Dates October 7, 2016 December 16, 2016 March 17, 2017 June 2, 2017 Vacations & Holidays July 4 rd Independence Day Holiday September 5, 2016: Labor Day October 14, 2016: October break October 17, 2016: Professional Development Day No school for students November 11, 2016 : Veteran s Day November 21 25, 2016 : Thanksgiving November 25, 2016: In lieu of Admission Day Vacations & Holidays Dec 19, 2016 Jan 6, 2017 Winter Vacation January 16, 2017: M. L. King Jr., Birthday February 17 20, 2017 Presidents weekend March 20, 2017 : Professional Development Day No school for students April 14 21, 2017: Spring Break May 29, 2017: Memorial Day 17

18 Administration and Support Staff Vincent Gonzalez Principal Brett Nickelson Associate Principal Vincent Hoke Associate Principal Marta Fontes Office Manager Ana Guillen Principal s Secretary aguillen@delhiusd.org Ana Eakman Attendance Clerk aeakman@delhiusd.org Blanca Perez Registrar bperez@delhiusd.org Jennifer Bell Clerk jbell@delhiusd.org Nancy Raya Clerk nraya@delhiusd.org Erica Navarro ELD Clerk enavarro@delhiusd.org Claudia Navallez District Account Clerk cnavallez@delhiusd.org Counseling Flor Navarro Academic Counselor fnavarro@delhiusd.org Estela Ramos Academic Counselor esilvas@delhiusd.org Veronica Sandoval Support Counselor vsandoval@delhiusd.org Faculty Tanya Abrams Special Education tabrams@delhiusd.org Jose Aispuro Spanish jaispuro@delhiusd.org Don Blankenship Computer dblankenship@delhiusd.org Robert Boyle Math rboyle@delhiusd.org Matt Cabral Physical Education mcabral@delhiusd.org Angelina Castellanos Special Education acastellanos@delhiusd.org Susannah Castro Porche Health sporche@delhiusd.org Hannah Coleman Science hcoleman@delhiusd.org Maria Cuevas Spanish mcuevas@delhiusd.org Brian de la Porte Physical Education bdelaporte@delhiusd.org Anne Forsythe History aforsythe@delhiusd.org Fabian Gallegos History fgallegos@delhiusd.org Rosa Gonzalez Math rosagonzalez@delhiusd.org Ruprinder Jagpal Math rjagpal@delhiusd.org Gina Keeney English gkeeney@delhiusd.org Weston Kilbride History wkilbride@delhiusd.org Michael Kopulos English mkopulos@delhiusd.org Kelly Martino English kmartino@delhiusd.org Parmveer Masuta Art pmasuta@delhiusd.org Rod McCombs Science rmccombs@delhiusd.org Paige Parrott English pparrott@delhiusd.org Erika Pilcher English epilcher@delhiusd.org Joy Pressly Physical Education jpressly@delhiusd.org Lesa Prine English lprine@delhiusd.org Jorge Pulido Special Education jpulido@delhiusd.org Dennis Rabbie Special Education drabbie@delhiusd.org Martha Ramirez Spanish mramirez@delhiusd.org Rhonda Ramsey Science rramsey@delhiusd.org Carolyn Rodriguez ROP crodrguez@delhiusd.org Kevin Ross Public Safety kross@delhiusd.org John Schonwald History jschonwald@delhiusd.org William Snyder Agriculture wsnyder@delhiusd.org Christopher Starr English cstarr@delhiusd.org David Stewart Music dstewart@delhiusd.org 18

19 Howard Tremble Science/DMAS Kristin Turner Computers/Business Yee Vang Math Matt Ward Special Education Campus Security: Ed Clemens, Tami Tela, Joseph Cedres, Jazmine Cardenas Instructional Aides: Lizett Andrade, Dina Brindeiro, Andrea Iriyogen, Paola Hernandez, Julie Huber, Carmen Macias 19

20 Expected School wide Learning Results (ESLRS) Delhi High School is dedicated to creating a nurturing yet challenging environment which enables students to achieve their full potential while developing both a sense of community and life long learning. Students use technology to enhance their learning experience and inspire their curiosity in the 21 st century. Teachers and staff support their students wide variety of interests, values, and cultures through both mutual respect and an educational program rooted in the new Common Core Standards. Graduates of Delhi High School will be: Academically Integrated Students who: Demonstrate English Proficiency by researching, reading, writing and presenting information across the curriculum. Apply interdisciplinary skills to topics and collaborate with peers to produce academic products using various sources and technologies. Effective Communicators who: Write clear, concise, well developed focused text that follows English language conventions with and without word processing software. Interpret, create, analyze, and present written, verbal, graphic, and multimedia information. Collect, analyze, and present data using modern technological tools. Are active within the community and recognize their relationship to the world and the need for and use of community resources. Problem Solvers/Complex Thinkers who: Use logical and effective decision making processes to take ownership of their own learning. Demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving skills needed to function successfully as responsible global citizens. Identify, assess, analyze, integrate, and use available informational resources. 20

21 ACADEMICS Delhi High School Graduation Requirements Delhi high school will provide a collaborative learning environment, based on high expectations, accountability and respect, preparing students with 21 st Century Skills to become college and career ready. o English 40 credits o Mathematics 30 credits o Science 30 credits (Must include 10 credits of Life Science & 10 credits of Physical Science) o Social Studies 35 credits (5 credits of Geography) (10 credits of World History) (10 credits of US History) (5 credits of US Government) (5 credits of Economics) o Physical Education 20 credits o Foreign Language / Fine Arts 10 credits o Technology 10 credits o Health 5 credits o Electives 70 credits Total Credits 250 Mathematics Graduation Requirement Complete at least two courses in mathematics in grades 9 to 12 inclusive. One or a combination of these courses must meet or exceed the rigor of the content standards of Algebra I or Mathematics I. 21

22 FIFTH YEAR POLICY Students who are 18 years old and/or who have completed four years of high school, but are deficient on credits are not allowed to return to Delhi High for a fifth year. These students must transfer to the Adult School (C.L.A.S.S.) in order to receive a diploma. Students that have an IEP, English Learners or those with special circumstances will be considered on an individual basis. Students must remain in good standing. FINAL EXAM POLICY It is the policy of DHS not to allow early final exams. Teachers are required to give Final Exams at the end of each semester on designated days. WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT FORM If you wish to monitor your child s progress your student should pick up a progress report form in the Administration Building. The student will need to present the progress report to each teacher on Thursday or Friday and the teacher will write the current grade/comments the student is receiving. Weekly progress report forms will not be accepted for extracurricular eligibility purposes. PARENT PORTAL As part of Delhi Unifier s continuing effort to provide information regarding student progress and status, you are now able to view your student s information, over the internet, using the Parent Portal. Through this secure web page, you will have access to current assignments and grades, demographic data, unofficial transcripts, attendance records, class schedule, fees and emergency contact information. The following 5 items are required prior to creating a Parent Portal account: Internet Access Parent Portal is only available via the internet Account Required to verify account access and log into Parent Portal Student Permanent ID number a unique number assigned to each student (obtain from your school) Primary Phone Number As listed in your students contact information. Visit your school to set up an account if you do not have a telephone. Verification Code a random code containing numbers and uppercase letters (obtain from your school) STUDENT RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION MODEL (RTI) REFERRAL The Response to Intervention Team is a team of individuals invested in assisting a student who is experiencing difficulties. The RTI process is a function of students who are having difficulties in school of an academic, social, or emotional nature. The RTI Team meets to develop an understanding of the student s strengths and problem areas, review resources and strategies available, and formulate a plan of intervention to resolve those problems in the regular classroom. Students may be referred by grade level teams, individual teachers, other school personnel, or by parents. Improving student achievement is the focus of the process. 22

23 The purpose of the RTI team is to identify and intervene early with regular education students who have not already been identified as requiring federally mandated forms of academic support such as Special Education or Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) services. Through the RTI process, teachers, parents, and support staff work with students who are at high risk for academic failure due to any number of reasons including poor attendance, truancy, discipline issues, behavior problems, or other unidentified factors. HOME HOSPITAL Home Hospital is designed for students with a medical condition requiring them to be out of school, generally for 6 weeks or longer. Students on Home Hospital are not to be on school property or at school functions unless they receive prior written permission from a physician and approval from site administration. Academic/Discipline Referral to Shattuck Academic Any DHS Student deficient in credits from the DHS graduation requirement will be subject to transfer to Shattuck Continuation High School for credit recovery. Students are eligible to return to DHS after a credit recovery plan is complete. All transfers must have administrative approval through the transition team. The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility of a Shattuck Continuation School credit recovery placement: Sophomore (10 th ) student deficient by 20 or more credits will be eligible. Junior (11 th ) or senior (12 th ) student deficient by 10 or more credits will be eligible. Returning seniors need to have met all credits to be able August. No senior will be allowed to return 2nd semester of their senior year from Shattuck to Delhi High School. Summer School The purpose of education is not creating solutions, but creating movement in thinking in which people develop their own solutions with external support based on common core curriculum that promotes success in the global society as well as preparing the student to be college and career ready and to be lifelong learners. There are two session for summer school each are 12 days in length. Students are expected to be in school Monday through Friday. Each class is five hours in length. 23

24 Summer school is available for those students who have not completed all their assigned credits. Rarity registration is to those students in need. Students are allowed to take extra classes during summer session as room allows. 24

25 Discipline Any student who receives 5 days of suspension will be scheduled to meet with administration to determine future school placement and placed on a behavior/intervention plan. Students with 10 days or more of suspensions will be subject to a change of school placement and enrolled at Shattuck Continuation High School. Students must meet all criteria set forth in the behavioral intervention plan to return to DHS. Testing Dates Pre Assessments: August 22 to September 2 Benchmark Assessments: December 5 to December 16 8 week Formative Assessments: February 21 to March 3 Smarter Balanced April 24 May 5 PSAT/NMSQT PSAT test date is October 19, 2016 Advanced Placement tests 2017: May 2 Spanish Language May 3 English Literature May 9 Calculus May 5 U S History May 8 Music Theory Biology May 4 US Government and Politics May 9 Spanish Literature May 10 English Language 25

26 Graduation Ceremony The graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right. Seniors who have failed to meet academic graduation requirements will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. In addition, seniors may be declared ineligible for the graduation ceremony due to truancy, excess absences, or tardiness, or suspensions, or violation of the final step in the senior contract. Dress Code guidelines for the graduation ceremony will be enforced. Dress code includes a stipulation that the cap & gown may not be altered or decorated in any way. The school will provide caps and gowns for graduating seniors for use during the ceremony. Students also have the option to purchase a cap and gown from the school representative to keep for themselves. Special Recognition at the Graduation Ceremony Determining Valedictorian and Salutatorian The following is a guide in determining the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian at Delhi High School. This is an academic based award. By Definition: Valedictorian: will be the student that has the highest cumulative grade point average at the end of their eighth semester. In case of a tie dual honors will be awarded. The Salutatorian will have the second highest GPA. Policy Procedures: 1. To qualify for Valedictorian and Salutatorian at graduation a student must have earned at least twelve core academic credits in which a letter grade was given on the transcript throughout their seventh semester. 2. Any student who transfers into Delhi High School after the start of their senior year will not be eligible for consideration for Valedictorian or Salutatorian. 3. Any student, who retakes a class to better their overall cumulative grade point average, cannot use this to share or overtake a current Valedictorian or Salutatorian. The overall cumulative grade point average begins the start of their ninth grade year and will end at the conclusion of the second semester of their senior year for Valedictorian or Salutatorian. 26

27 Multi Gold Cord Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater are awarded a multi gold cord for Principal s Honor Roll. This is based on weighted GPA throughout first seven semesters. Multi Silver Cord Seniors with Multilingual Seal achievement. Gold Sash White Cap and Gown A student earns a white cap and gown to be worn during the graduation ceremony by becoming a Life Member of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF). CSF also awards a gold stole for 100% membership. Silver Cord Two years of service between LINK/ASB. White Cord The white cord will be awarded to graduates who have compiled and documented 100 hours of approved community service. SCHOLARSHIPS: The counseling office publishes information in the daily announcements and bulletin boards in the administration building to inform students of available scholarships and deadlines. COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS: See your counselor for requirements to attend the college of your particular choice. In general, you must take at least three years of college prep math, one year of chemistry or physics taken in the junior or senior year; two years of one foreign language; and four years of English. Usually extra credits of science or mathematics are expected. You must keep a B grade average. See your counselor for a listing of A through G college requirements. GRADING SYSTEM: Report cards are given out every 4 ½ weeks. Grades given are as follows: A, B, C, D, F and Incomplete. Students have 15 calendar days after the grading period in which to make up an Incomplete grade before it s automatically changed to an F. Credit is earned each semester (5 Credits per course). 27

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29 The Purpose of Grading and the Purpose of the Report Card Purpose of Grading: The purpose of grading is to communicate, to all stakeholders, student achievement toward specific standards at a certain point in time to inspire future achievement and impact change. The Purpose of the Report Card is to communicate separately: Student achievement toward academic standards. Student progress related to attributes that promote secondary and post secondary success. Coming in as a pilot is "Standards Based Grading." Why Standards Based Grading? On learning and grading: our purpose and principles The research and experts in the field have overwhelmingly asserted that standards based grading and reporting allows us to align our grading and reporting practices to our standards based instructional practices. When implemented, standards based grading and reporting (SBG) allows us to more accurately and consistently report student achievement to students and families as it relates to state and local standards. From the student s perspective, grades need to be accurate and meaningful. Students and families want an accurate picture of what has been learned and what still needs to be learned. Grading and reporting around specific standards, while using the accompanying strategy of formative assessment with feedback related to progress toward standards, has been shown to significantly boost achievement and motivation for students. Consider the research by Black and William (1998) and Hattie (2009), high quality formative assessment and feedback have a powerful impact on student learning, showing an effect size on standardized tests of between 0.4 and 0.7, which is larger than most known educational interventions. When a student makes progress they feel motivated and more successful because enhancing perceived competence is motivating in and of itself. Students begin to think about grades and other assessments which teachers use to provide informational feedback as helpful toward their success. 29

30 Academic Integrity Policy Cheating is Defined as, but not limited to, the following : You are cheating if you copy or allow to be copied any assignment by any method. You are cheating if you use any unauthorized aid on quizzes, tests, or exams. You are cheating if you steal, possess or view a copy of a test beforehand. You are cheating if you give or receive help on a test. You are cheating if you take someone else s work and submit it as yours. You are cheating if you scan, alter or forge any school document. You are cheating if you plagiarize, meaning you submit material written or designed by someone else without giving the author/creator credit or naming the source, or you submit work created by family, friends or tutors. Above all, you are cheating yourself of genuine learning when you copy or cheat in any manner. CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CSF): Is a statewide organization for the recognition of sustained academic excellence. CSF Life Members are honored during graduation ceremonies and universities recognize the accomplishment. Semester membership is awarded for the semester after the grades are earned. Applications, dues of one dollar, and a copy of the last semester s report card are accepted during the first three weeks of each semester. Semester membership is based on earning 10 points on the CSF point system with A=3; B=1 (AP and Honors B=2); C=0; D, F, or U in citizenship disqualifies a student for that semester. Only five classes can be used. College courses can be used. NO CSF points are given for PE; courses are placed into three lists. See the CSF advisor, for applications and details. The first 4 points must be from List I. The first 7 points (including List 1) must be from Lists I & II. The remaining points can be from Lists I, II, or III. List I English, Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Geometry, Pre Calculus, Trig, Calculus), Science (Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Social Science (World History, US History, Government, Economics), Foreign Language (Spanish, Spanish for Native Speakers) List II Health, Geography, Computer Animation I, II, Yearbook, Art, Drama. List III other courses (except PE, TA), repeated courses, pass/fail courses. 30

31 CSF Graduation Ceremony Recognition White Cap & Gown: A student earns a white cap and gown to be worn during graduation ceremony by becoming a Life Member of the CSF. Students must apply every semester to qualify. Students must qualify and join for at least 4 out of their last 6 semester including one as a senior. CSF also awards a gold stole for 100% membership, when a student has been eligible and joins for all 8 semesters of high school. Definition of Absence : An absence is defined as: (1) any period absence, (2) any all day absence, (3) any tardy more than 30 minute absence, (4) any early withdrawal more than 30 minutes. Verifying absences (Phone: ext. 5105) Parents are required by law to verify the dates and reasons for their students absences. A signed note or an authorized telephone call from a parent/guardian is required. Auto dialer: If the school has not received a note or phone call to verify an absence for the day, the auto dialer telephone system will automatically phone parents to notify them that their student was absent for all or part of a school day. The Attendance Office classifies absence in four ways: EXCUSED Absence due to illness, quarantine, death in the immediate family, medical, dental or optometric services. Work can be made up. UNEXCUSED Personal absence due to reasons the parent requests other than Excused. Absence is excused by the school, unexcused by the state. Work may be made up. 31

32 TRUANCY Is an absence from any class or classes for a period of time in excess of 5 minutes without a justifiable excuse. Teacher may use discretion regarding make up work. (Any unverified absence is a Truant absence). SUSPENSION Absence due to Administrative Suspension from full time daily attendance at school. Teacher discretion used regarding make up work. Students will be allowed to make up all work missed during an in school suspension. REQUEST FOR HOMEWORK Students who are absent have the responsibility for securing and completing the assignments missed during their absence. If a student is ill two days or more, a homework request may be submitted by calling the school office. Please allow at least 24 hours for your request to be filled. A TTENDANCE POLICY: Students Duties CCR Title 5,330 Duties of Pupils Every pupil shall attend school punctually and regularly; conform to the regulations of the school; obey promptly all the directions of his teacher and others in authority; observe good order and propriety of department; be diligent in study; respectful to his teacher and others in authority; kind and courteous to school mates; and refrain from the use of profane and vulgar language. EC Pupils Responsibilities; Policy Statements The governing board of each school district may issue policy statements setting forth the responsibilities of the pupils of the school district regarding academic performance, attendance, in school behavior, and any other aspects of school life. EC Compulsory Full Time Education Each person between the ages of 6 and 18 years is subject to compulsory fulltime education. EC Duties of Pupils All pupils shall comply with the regulations, pursue the required course of study, and submit to the authority of the teachers of the school. Unverified Absence Policy as covered in California Education Code 49067b: 32

33 An unverified absence is any absence from a class that has not been cleared by the Attendance office within three (3) days (72 hours). In order to encourage students to attend school and to realize the important relationship between school, attendance and learning, Delhi High School has established the following attendance policy. I. Absences, which will be considered excused, are as follows: A. Medical appointments (with a signed note from medical officer. (Ed. Code 46010). If a student does not bring a signed note from a medical officer, the absence will be considered unexcused. B. Illness. (Ed. Code 48205) i. Once a student has been ill more than 10 days of absence from any one period, the Principal/Designee may require a doctor s note for every subsequent absence. The principle/designee will call the parent and make a determination as to whether a doctor s note should be required for subsequent illness absence. This decision may occur any time after the 10 th illness absence in a semester. If the student does not bring a note from the doctor as requested, the subsequent absence will be considered unexcused for the purpose of this policy. (For attendance keeping purpose, it will be considered an unexcused verified absence.) Illness absences that have been cleared by a doctor s verification do not count towards these 10 days. C. School Business Absence D. Funeral of immediate family. Attending a funeral for a member of the pupil s immediate family to the extent of not more than one (1) day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three (3) days if the service is conducted outside the State of California. (Title 5, Sec. 420: Ed. Code ) Members of immediate family means; mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, spouse, brother, sister or relative living in the immediate household of the pupil. (Ed. Code E. Jury Duty (proof of service required) (Ed Code 48205) F. Absences covered under Education Code 48205, for example religious holidays and retreats, employment conferences. A pupil shall be excused 33

34 from school for justifiable personal reasons including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, or an employment conference, when the pupil s absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and is approved by the principal/designee pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board. For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed for (4) days per semester. (Ed Code 48205) II. Absences that will be considered unexcused: A. Truancies B. Unexcused Unverified C. Illness and medical appointments that are not verified as indicated D. Absences in excess of allowable for funerals. III. Absences for eighteen year olds who abuse the privilege of verifying their own absences will be referred to the administration. A meeting with the student, an administrator, and if possible, the student s parent will be held for the following purposes: To discuss the student s attendance pattern To state the reasons why the school feels the student is not giving valid reason for his/her absences; To allow the student or parent the opportunity to state why they feel the student has not abused the privilege; and To state the consequences for continued poor attendance. Parents will receive letters of notification when student accumulates 3 or more unverified absences per semester. Counselors are available in this instance for support in stopping the truancies, not to clear absences. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE STUDENTS TO LEAVE CAMPUS FOR ANY REASON BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY WITHOUT A PERMT TO LEAVE CAMPUS SLIP FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE. DELHI HIGH SCHOOL IS A CLOSED CAMPUS. 34

35 CLEARING ABSENCES/ABSENCE VERIFICATION If a student is absent from any or all classes during the school day the following apply: 1) Absences need to be cleared when the student returns from the absence. This is the student s responsibility. 2) Have parent/guardian call the Attendance Office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at ext 5105, the day you are absent. OR 3) Bring a note signed by a parent/guardian specifying the date(s) and reason for the absence and turn the note into the attendance office before the first bell to get a Re Admit. If not, you will be sent to the office by your teacher to get a Re Admit slip. 4) Any absence not cleared will be deemed truant. Excessive truancies may result in referral to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). ABSENCES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: For students to participate in extra curricular activities (dances, rallies, athletics, plays, etc.) they must have been in school all day the day of the activity. Absences that have been pre approved by the principal or his designee may be accepted. Truancy A student may not participate in extra curricular activities for nine weeks if the student is truant 4 times in any quarter. If a student is truant 5 times in any quarter, the student is ineligible for the remainder of the semester. It is important for a student to be successful to attend school regularly. We would like to implement a reward system for students with perfect attendance. Students receive recognition for perfect attendance for a semester/quarter. We would like to recognize not just the individual student but a class as a whole. A class that has 98% to 100% attendance for an entire week is rewarded. TARDY POLICY Students get a fresh start every quarter. Consequences for Violating Tardy Policy A student who is 5 minutes or less late to class is considered tardy. A student who is 5 minutes to 29 minutes late to class is considered tardy with an immediate phone call home. 35

36 A student who is over 30 minutes late to class will be considered a Cut, in order to return to class the student must present a readmit slip for the attendance office and is subject to disciplinary action. A student who fails to follow prescribed disciplinary actions is subject to suspension for defiance of school authority. Tardiness is cumulative by quarter. If a student has 3 or more cuts, the student will be deemed truant. (Please refer to S.A.R.B. Process) 36

37 Tardiness will be tracked and consequences assigned on a quarter basis. FIRST STEP TARDY : Student has 1 tardy for the quarter. Student warned. Next step will be to call parent. SECOND STEP TARDY : Student now has 2 tardies for the quarter. Student warned. Next step will be a detention. THIRD STEP TARDY: Student has 3 tardies for the quarter. Student will serve a one day of detention Parent contacted. Next incident will result in Saturday school placement. FOURTH STEP TARDY : Student has 4 tardies for the quarter. Student will serve a 4 hour Saturday school. Parent contacted and informed of the Saturday school Placement. Next incident will another Saturday school placement. Student will not be able to do Saturday School do to work this will be replaced with 1 day IC. FIFTH STEP TARDY: Student has 5 tardies for the quarter. Student will serve a 4 hour Saturday school. Parent contacted and informed of the Saturday school placement. Next incident will result in placement in on campus suspension for one day or alternative consequence. SIXTH STEP TARDY : Student has 6 tardies for the quarter. Student will serve one day in on campus suspension. Parent contacted and informed of the on campus suspension. Next incident will result in possible home suspension or Alternative consequences. SEVENTH STEP TARDY : Student has 7 tardies for the quarter. Student will serve one day in on campus suspension. Parent contacted and informed of incident. Next incident will result in loss eligibility for three weeks. EIGHTH STEP TARDY : Student has 8 tardies for the quarter. Parent Contacted by Admin Loss of incentives, loss of cocurricular and extracurricular activities, and loss of extra credit opportunities for 6 weeks NINTH STEP TARDY : Parent Conference 10th Offense Possible Referral for RTI or Alternative School Setting TENTH STEP TARDY : Student has 10 tardies for the quarter. Student will serve a three day home suspension or alt. consequences may be assigned and loss of eligibility for 9 weeks. Student is not to attend any extracurricular activities during this time. A recommendation for Alt. Ed. Placement will be submitted. 37

38 The best sources of information on campus life, activities, athletics, policies, and events, are the student handbook, the daily announcements, the outdoor marquee, and the website. The daily announcements are read each morning during first period. ADVICE FOR SUCCESS Student responsibilities include regular school attendance, conscientious effort in c lassroom work, and adherence to school and posted classroom rules and regulations (Ed Code 48921). Most of all students share with the administration and faculty a responsibility to develop a climate within the school that is conducive to wholesome learning. No student has the right to disrupt the education of fellow students. Daily Schedule Periods Daily Schedule M/T/R/F Wednesday Schedule Rally Schedule Period 1 8:00 8:52 8:00 8:42 8:00 8:47 Period 2 8:56 9:46 8:46 9:26 8:51 9:36 Brunch 9:46 9:55 9:26 9:35 9:36 9:45 Period 3 9:59 10:49 9:39 10:19 9:49 10:34 Period 4 10:53 11:43 10:23 11:03 10:38 11:23 Lunch 11:43 12:23 11:03 11:43 11:23 12:03 Period 5 12:27 1:17 11:47 12:27 12:07 12:52 Period 6 1:21 2:11 12:31 1:11 12:56 1:41 Period 7 2:15 3:05 1:15 1:55 1:45 2:30 Rally 2:36 3:05 38